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Board approves later start time at high school By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The starting time at Princeton High School was moved back 30 minutes beginning in September, as officials this week addressed concerns about student wellness at a school where nearly a third of all students were chronically absent in the past academic year. The school board voted Tuesday to go from 7:50 a.m. to 8:20 a.m., in a time difference that Superintendent of Schools Stephen C. Cochrane acknowledged was “not a magic bullet.” School now will end at 3:21 p.m., compared to

the current 2:51 p.m. “There are many other measures that we can take, both at school and at home, to promote more sleep and less stress for our children,” he said during the school board meeting. “Nevertheless, the research is clear. A later start time does make a difference. Students do get more sleep.” The change was a reaction to the results of a survey that PHS students had taken in the fall of 2016 in which they said they averaged less than seven hours of sleep per night, below the recommended eight to 10 by health experts. Students also reported

averaging three to three and half a hours of homework per night and most go to bed late. “And more and more research is coming through to say that this is a tremendous red flag,” board member Greg Stankiewicz said before the vote. Fellow board member Jess Deutsch called the survey a “rallying cry to think about what we need to do in order to protect and preserve our student wellness.” “I don’t, by any means, think that changing the start time is a silver bullet,” she said. “I don’t believe there is a silver bullet in this effort.”

Officials had floated a series of proposed starting times, including as late as 8:45 a.m., before settling on what officials approved Tuesday. Brian Lu, a PHS student representative to the school board, said the change “would be a benefit to student health.” For her part, board member Michele Tuck-Ponder said she would be abstaining from the vote, instead looking for a more comprehensive approach. “I think that if we’re going to be courageous, let’s just go for it and let’s address all the issues,” she said. “That’s my problem with it, not that I don’t think … that we

should have a later start time and students don’t need more sleep. I just think we have not been thorough and holistic in our approach.” Earlier in the meeting, she said she has heard from the public about the impacts the change will have on after-school activities and sports. “Parents who are working parents want to be sure that their kids get to school on time will not be able to do that with the later start time,” she said in also pointing to the “significant expense” for Cranbury. Officials in that comSee START, Page 9

Discrimination lawsuit is filed against school district By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The husband and the daughter of the only black member of the Princeton Board of Education have filed with the municipality a discrimination complaint alleging that minority students in the school district are “disproportionately” disciplined with out-of-school suspensions. Jamaica Ponder, a PHS alumnae now a freshman at Northwestern University, and her father, Rhinold, lodged the complaint. In it, they rehashed the suspension that Jamaica Ponder had received last year for including, in the high school yearbook, a photo showing her and friends seated in front of pieces of her father’s art that had the n-word and men being lynched. The Ponders alleged that she was suspended because she is a black woman who had advocated “for racial justice and equity.” According to the compliant, the “wrongful” suspension was “lifted” after she wrote a “letter of reflection” after graduating from PHS. The complaint says the Board of Education, of which former township Mayor Michele TuckPonder now sits on, and the district administrators “must be held to account for policies and practices which remain in place endangering the rights of all students and parents, especially those of color and those who do not have the resources to overcome discriminatory treatment.” They seek, among other things, that the town’s Civil Rights Com-

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Fifth-grader Rick Feng, center, demonstrates his creation as Elliot Sciaraffo and Daniel Sgro observe at the 8th annual Science and Invention Convention at Montgomery High School.

Creativity meets imagination Montgomery Science and Invention Convention features both By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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Take one empty shoe box, line it with paper towels and cover them with aluminum foil. Add one cardboard shelf covered in aluminum foil, and what do you have? A home-made cooler - and the ultimate in recycling. That’s what sixth-grader Tommy Whalen created out of maSee LAWSUIT, Page 9 terials he found around the house. He entered it in the 8th annual Science and Invention Convention at Montgomery High School last weekend. “I needed a cooler, and you can’t always buy one. I thought, ‘Why not create one that will work and be environmentally friendly,’ so I came up with a way to make it out of recycled material,” said Tommy, who attends the Montgomery Upper Middle School. The food and drinks are placed on the bottom of the shoe boxturned-cooler, and ice is placed on the shelf or tray to keep the food and drinks underneath it cool.

Tommy’s shoebox/cooler “invention” was one of about 240 entries in the non-competitive event, which aims to encourage students in grades 3 through 8 to use their imagination and critical thinking skills - all while increasing their curiosity in science, technology, engineering and math. The event, which is jointly sponsored by the Montgomery Elementary Schools Parent Teacher Association and the Montgomery Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, drew about 240 entries. The exhibits ranged from Tommy’s shoe box/cooler to an exhibit of Bernoulli’s Principle by Aryan Kapoor, who used a hairdryer to keep a ping pong ball floating in the air. (In case you are wondering, Bernoulli’s Principle is mostly about how airflow over and under the wings on an airplane generates lift and allows it to fly not the jet engines.) Kevin Jaeger and Owen Lee presented an exhibit that explained how watching video games can increase tolerance to pain - mostly

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Fourth-graders, from left, Sienna Kulynych, Gia Alam, Brooklyn Jang and Diya Gopan with parents at the convention. by distracting the viewer/participant. A patient cannot play sports or board games if he or she is in severe pain, but video games will work. And besides, it’s easier to kick the video game habit than a drug habit. Fourth-graders Soham Mishra and Kavin Rupani created a vol-

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Township backs proposed property tax deduction bill By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

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Montgomery Township officials have come out squarely in support of proposed legislation, sponsored by U.S. Reps. Leonard Lance and Josh Gottheimer, to allow property owners to deduct their entire 2018 property tax against their 2017 federal income taxes - provided the property taxes were paid before Dec. 31, 2017. The new federal tax reform bill, which was signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, caps taxpayers’ ability to write off their property taxes at $10,000. The write-off reduces their taxable income for federal income tax purposes. The deduction had been unlimited. “New Jersey residents rightfully believed that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

signed into law last month would allow 2018 property tax prepayments to be fully deductible on their 2017 federal tax returns,” said Lance. He is a Republican whose 7th Congressional District includes Montgomery Township and Rocky Hill Borough. That’s why many property owners rushed to the Tax Collector’s Office - in Montgomery Township and elsewhere - to prepay part or all of their 2018 property tax before Dec. 31, 2017. But it took the Internal Revenue Service five days after the new tax law was signed - and four days before the end of the year - to issue a ruling that would limit the deductibility based on the date of the property tax assessment, said Gottheimer (D-5th Congres-

sional District). “Many people, in good faith and based on existing law, lined up to prepay their 2018 property taxes and save their families money. But the IRS rushed a baseless decision to limit taxpayers’ ability to deduct these payments on their 2017 returns,” Gottheimer said. The IRS ruling, issued Dec. 27, 2017, said the agency would allow the full deductibility of 2018 property taxes paid in 2017 only if the property taxes had been assessed in 2017. Lance suggested expanding the deduction to cover all 2018 property taxes, regardless of the date of assessment. In New Jersey, property taxes are assessed in the spring - after municipal, school district and county budgets have been adopted. Property

tax payments are spread across two years. The first of four payments was due Aug. 1, 2017, and the second one was due Nov. 1, 2017. The third quarterly payment is due Feb. 1, 2018 and the final quarterly payment is due May 1, 2018. The cycle begins again in late spring 2018. The IRS ruling allowed taxpayers to pay the 2018 February and May property tax bills, but not an estimated property tax bill for the 2018 August and November quarters. But many towns estimated the payments for the second half of 2018 - for August and November - and allowed property owners to make those estimated payments. Meanwhile, Montgomery Township Mayor Mark Conforti said he was “fully supportive” of

Rep. Lance’s proposed legislation. Mayor Conforti said he expected that the proposed legislation would provide a provision allowing residents who only paid the first two quarters of 2018 property taxes - in accordance with IRS guidelines - to be given a window in which to make the remaining two payments for 2018 and receive credit for it against their 2017 income. “In addition, Montgomery Township, along with other municipalities, is working towards finding a long-term solution that provide relief for our residents from the arbitrary $10,000 cap on property tax credits imposed under the recently approved federal tax reform bill,” Mayor Conforti said.

School Parent Teacher Organization. “It’s much more hands-on,” Bhattacharya said. The students come up with their own scientific experiments and new ideas, based on what they have learned in school. Bhattacharya pointed out that “evalu-

ators” - parents, teachers, and even the Montgomery High School Science Club members walk around and ask the children about their entries. This, in turn, offers the children an opportunity to practice their public speaking skills and boosts their confidence.

“It’s a learning opportunity for everyone. The high school students were at those tables two or three years ago, and now they are on this side, talking to the younger children,” added Angela Sgro of the Montgomery Elementary School Parent Teacher Association.

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are four types of major volcanoes and three categories - active, extinct and dormant,” Kavin said. That’s the point of the Science and Invention Convention - to get the students thinking about projects and exploring

concepts. “We wanted to create an opportunity for the children to apply the skills they learned in science classes,” said Mita Bhattacharya. She is the vice president of the Science and Invention Committee at the Montgomery Middle

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Fatal fire ‘likely’ caused by bedroom candles By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Burning candles in a bedroom of a 73-year-oldtennant of the Griggs Farm apartment building “likely” caused the the Dec. 27 fire that left her dead and displaced more than 30 people, authorities said. Police Chief Nicholas K. Sutter, whose agency investigated the blaze along with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and the municipal fire marshal, said Wednesday that the investigation had concluded “there was no foul play and or

electrical issues that led to the fire.” “Though the cause will be officially labeled ‘undetermined,’ we feel that more than likely candles burning in the bedroom were the cause,” he said by email. Larisa Bartone was the resident who had perished. Mayor Liz Lempert said Wednesday that Bartone’s cause of death will not be “confirmed until the coroner releases (an) official report.” In the meantime, 17 households who could not find other accommodations are living in an extendedstay hotel that Princeton

Community Housing, the nonprofit owner of the apartments, is providing for them. Overall, 35 people were displaced by the fire, in the 24-unit-affordable housing building. PCH executive director Edward Truscelli, at Mayor Lempert’s press conference on Monday, said his agency is helping the displaced with housing and other needs and raising money to provide the emergency accommodations. “Right now, we’re able to support the temporary housing. It can’t be infinite, of course,” he said. “But

what we’re trying to do is balance the needs of people to kind of get a footing, get some stability, with our ability to provide that stability through the … emergency housing.” The town has appealed to the community for help. “We’re still interested in, if there’s people who have an extra room in their house or who are willing to rent something out probably for up to about a year,” Mayor Lempert said. “We still have individuals and some families in need.” Truscelli said his agency and the town have been in

touch with local organizations they deal with, like houses of worship and institutions, to see if they can help. “We’re hopeful that a house of worship may help a household subsidize their rent,” he said. PCH received a $36,000 challenge donation that has been matched, and is continuing to raise money for, Truscelli said. Seven households had renters insurance to help them with “finding more long-term temporary housing,” he said. The apartment building,

which was in compliance with fire regulations, will be reconstructed, in a process expected to take 10 months. The Griggs Farm Condo Association, the owner of the building, is responsible for the work, Truscelli said. The association will hire architects and engineers, who will help put a price tag on the cost of the repairs, he said. “It is a tragedy,” Truscelli said of the fire, “but sometimes out of tragedy good things occur. And this is an example of that, the outpouring from the community.”

Seminary increases financial contribution to school district By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The Princeton school district is looking to the nonprofit education sector in town for financial contributions to support the school system. On one hand, officials are turning to entities that pay no taxes but whose employees or students send children to the public schools. At the same time, the district wants Princeton University to contribute more financially than it does today through property taxes, in an arrangement similar to the one it has to provide annual contributions to the municipality. A school official, speaking at Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting, announced one such institution had stepped up its support. Board member Dafna Kendal said the Princeton Theological Seminary, responsible for about 20 students in the district,

has agreed to increase by 25 percent its voluntary contribution, from $72,000 to $90,000, that it has been making for “many years” to the school system. “This increase in funding reflects Princeton Theological Seminary’s historic support for the Princeton public schools and our eagerness to contribute to the district’s needs,“ said John Gilmore, senior vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at the Seminary. “We are grateful for the outstanding educational programs provided by our schools, and we are committed to being a supportive community partner.” The money from the Seminary goes into the district’s operating budget, school business administrator Stephanie Kennedy said Tuesday. Kendal said the Seminary also agreed to raise its contribution by an additional 25 percent “if the number of students they

send to Princeton public schools continues to rise.“ Kendal leads a fivemember board committee created last year for this purpose: finding alternative revenue sources. The impetus behind forming the group, she said, was that officials are getting ready for a facilities referendum and “conscious that we’re going to the community to ask for more money.” School officials want to tap other revenue sources, like the municipality does to fund the town government. In 2014, for instance, Nassau Hall and municipal officials reached a sevenyear-agreement for the university to make voluntary, annual contributions that the town can use anyway it wants. For this year, the amount is $3.2 million. Kendal said a member of the committee had met with the university on Wednesday with the aim of “seeking a voluntary payment to the district’s operating

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budget.” She had no dollar have been taken off the tax amount in mind. She said rolls. The total of $4.3 milthe committee also plans to lion does not include school meet with the Institute for Advanced Study, and has met already with the Hun School. “The Institute is proud of its longstanding ties to both the Princeton community and the Princeton Public Schools and makes a contribution every year to the local municipal government,” the IAS said in a statement. But as for Nassau Hall, the university this week touched on ways it already contributes to the schools. “The university provides very substantial support to the Princeton Public Schools every year,” Princeton spokesman Michael E. Hotchkiss said Wednesday by email. “In calendar year 2016, for example, the university’s tax payment to the schools was $4.3 million. Of that amount, more than $2.7 million was paid voluntarily on properties that could

taxes paid on Merwick/Stanworth, which are fully taxpaying properties.”

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Lawrence community conversation was productive

To the editor: Congratulations to the Lawrence Township Community Foundation (LTCF) for sponsoring a very productive community conversation about the best ways to deliver news to township residents. Ninety residents and media professionals, including Joe Eisele, publisher of the Newspaper Media Group (publisher

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of The Princeton Packet), discussed the challenges and opportunities of keeping us informed about everything from local events to critical news that impacts our safety and well-being. The group identified an impressive list of ideas with significant consensus. Better yet, a number of participants volunteered to explore ways of transforming our ideas into action. As a result of Mr. Eisele’s announcement about the return of The Lawrence Ledger in March 2018, the group did not have to make that a top priority. Three cheers to the Lawrence Township Community

Foundation for effectively addressing a major need, bringing members of our community together to clarify issues and propose solutions, and reminding us of how fortunate we are to have LTCF and so many neighbors working together to make life in Lawrence Township better. And three cheers to the Newspaper Media Group for resuming publication of The Lawrence Ledger!

Eleanor V. Horne Lawrence Township

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Lawrence conversations: Spreading the news

Sometimes communities, and societies, leap past immediate issues to tackle underlying situations or problems. Recently the Lawrence Township Community Foundation held its 12th annual town meeting and conversation, at Conant Hall on the ETS campus, to discuss just such a challenge. In past years, town residents have addressed environmental issues, and those of sustainability, and even the presence of arts in the town. This year members and residents voiced a concern about how news is delivered to the public. No doubt the national debate stemming from the presidential election helped stoke this concern, but it is also one that has been building for some time. Former Mayor Pam Mount introduced both the subject and the panel of 10 which included a number of newspaper publishers, editors and reporters. The problems they described are neither simple nor easily solved. And yet most agreed they are important to the viability of the town, and indeed to the nation. According to the panel, and audience members, the problem of news delivery has arisen from several behavioral and technological developments. First, some of the evening’s speakers acknowledged that people simply do not read as much as people did years ago. Part of this comes from our increasingly busy lives. In our filled-up weeks, we no longer can, or choose to, make the time. Another part of this change arises from

the increasing number of competing information sources. Beginning a hundred years ago, radio and telephones introduced new modes of communication and informationsharing. They were followed by television, computers, and more recently all the media accessed by smart phones and tablets. In addition, television (cable) and radio have increased the number stations offering news and opinion. This increase, with its differing coverage, reporting, and views, leads audiences to question what is complete, accurate, and objective. That is, what is true, what is false? Many citizens now claim they don’t trust the media. Young people, logically if not wisely, question why they should spend time reading newspapers (and books) when their phones and computers provide, seemingly, the same information more efficiently. (The librarian of a local school noted that students no longer take books out, as they figure the needed information can be Googled.) At the same time that these information sources have increased, the readerships of newspapers and magazines has decreased, driving a number of newspapers and magazines out of business. Many of those who have survived have reduced their staffs and their scope of coverage. Ironically, these necessary steps may lead to further decline as readers find fewer stories to attract them. One result can be, as a panel member noted, some communities now exist in “news deserts.”

Once the panel and audience had voiced these developments, the discussion turned to ways to deal with them. How to reach citizens either literally turned off and those bewildered, or simply not reached, by the many, if incomplete, news sources? Several broad guidelines were recommended: go where the people are; become or remain relevant, by addressing issues, along with culture and sports; build relationships (and trust) within communities. But the number of proposals spoke to the fact that there is no silver bullet. Because community populations are diverse in their identities and technologies, so must the approaches to news, information, and announcements also be diverse. Thus news providers, and community organizations, need to not only produce printed news and information, but they should also have websites to inform, and use email (and email blasts,) and texting for dissemination. Interestingly, one panel member reported that radio is still the single most popular information source, particularly for those in the middle of the age spectrum. (Our area is served by several radio stations, and Princeton has its own public-access television station.) And because our communities have significant Spanishspeaking populations, communication and information should also be in Spanish, or other representative languages. Another, probably unacknowledged, fact was noted: that a significant percentage

of residents do not have children - something else for communities and communicators to be aware of in choosing coverage. On the other hand, several speakers recommended enlisting the support of students, particularly journalism students trained in this field, to help reach out and address the many issues. Several simple ideas were suggested for all media: a.) use images or pictures where possible; b.) encourage letters to the editors, as both sources of information and a means of engaging residents; c.) provide links to further information on topics and issues; d.) create means to record ideas and the histories of community initiatives and developments. But many of these suggestions require more time, commitment, and cost - another aspect to be addressed. In summary, efforts to more effectively and engagingly reach the public need to be multi-faceted, just as the public itself is. As we all can hardly avoid noticing, our lives, communities, and technologies have, and will continue to, become more complex and interdependent. Our modes and the amount of communi-cation is a large part of this, but the technologies and hardware have gotten ahead of our abilities to adroitly, adequately, and wisely use these new capabilities. This year’s Lawrence Township Community Foundation conversation both raised the issues and contributed to the necessary responses.

Lawrence Township voters approve school bond referendum By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Lawrence Township voters approved a $25.1 million bond referendum Tuesday to make improvements to each of the seven school buildings in the Lawrence Township Public School District. The vote was 1,066 “yes” votes to 434 “no” votes, for a total of 1,500 votes cast. There are 22,149 registered voters in

Lawrence, which means the voter turnout was less than 10 percent. The State of New Jersey will pick up 40 percent of the tab for the new debt. The bond referendum earmarks $20.6 million to pay for installing air conditioning in classrooms and spaces where it is lacking in all of the school buildings. Air conditioning has been added to classrooms, gyms, cafeterias and auditoriums over the past several years.

Also, there is money in the bond referendum to install an elevator and restroom modifications at the Lawrence Middle School, increasing accessibility to all floors in the school. The boilers at the Lawrence Middle School and Lawrence High School will be replaced. Improvements are planned for the modular classrooms outside of the four elementary schools, such as the re-

placement of windows and siding on the modular buildings. Improvements will be made to the stairs and ramps, also. Security vestibules will be installed at the main entrances to the Slackwood and Eldridge Park elementary schools, and at the Lawrence Intermediate School and Lawrence Middle School. All of the other schools have a security vestibule in place.

No bugs or crowds interfere with New Jersey’s winter hikes By Michele S. Byers

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Got cabin fever? If you’re already stircrazy from spending too much time indoors this winter, it’s time to get out and hike, cross-country ski or even snowshoe! New Jersey’s parks and forests are lovely in winter, especially with a fresh coating of white fluff. Without leaves on the trees, you can enjoy views that are hidden in other seasons, and fresh snow will reveal animal tracks. All without ticks, chiggers, mosquitos or crowds! A brisk winter hike is a great cure for the winter blues, also known as “seasonal affec-

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tive disorder.” Studies show that being outdoors in nature - any time of year - increases feelings of well-being, decreases depression and even improves the ability to maintain focus and attention. Finding places to explore this winter just got easier with Trail Tracker, a new interactive map for smart phones, developed and launched by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry in November. Trail Tracker can help you search New Jersey’s 50 state parks, forests and recreation areas for places to hike, bike, ride horses and more. You can view trail maps, learn about points of interest, search for park activities, track your current location, and download PDF maps to your smartphone before entering areas of limited cell service. Simply go to www.spstrailtracker.nj.gov, tap the map link and choose a park. Zoom in, and all of the park’s trails will pop up on the screen. From there, click on each trail individually to find out its length, difficulty rating, surface material, and permitted activities. Tap the snowflake icon at the top of the screen to find out what winter activities like cross-country skiing, sledding, ice fishing and ice boating - are permitted at each state park. “The State Park Service gathered information on our vast network of trail over the past 10 years and now we’re excited to debut Trail Tracker and put this tool in visitors’ hands, too,” said Mark Texel, director of the Division of Parks and Forestry.

• Plan ahead, keeping in mind that you have fewer hours of daylight. Remember that if there’s snow or ice on the ground, the same trail you hiked quickly and easily last summer could take a lot longer. Allow plenty of time to get back before dark. • Don’t hike alone. This is good advice any time of year, but especially important when venturing into the woods in winter. If you’re a novice at hiking in the snow, go with someone more experienced. Make sure someone not on the hike knows where you are. • Pack safety gear. For hikes in the forest, you should bring a printed trail map, basic first aid kit, compass, pocket knife or multi-tool, hand warming packets, matches or lighter, whistle, extra snacks, and a headlamp. If it’s really cold out, you may want to put hot water, tea, coffee or cocoa in a thermos, since water in an uninsulated bottle can freeze. • Extra socks, gloves and hats are also good to have. • Consider traction aids. If trails are icy, you may want to invest in spikes, crampons or creepers to pull over your hiking books, as well as trekking poles. In addition to the Trail Tracker tool, find great places to hike this winter by visiting the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference website at www.nynjtc.org, the New Jersey Trails Association at www.njtrails.org, or New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s trail locator map at http://njconservation.org/recr eation.htm.

At the northern tip of the state, zoom in on High Point State Park to check out the park’s rugged trail network. Tap on the white line and you’ll learn that it’s the Appalachian Trail, rated moderate to difficult. If that sounds too strenuous, a tap on the orange trail reveals an easy to moderate hike, with horseback riding and biking also allowed. At Allaire State Park in the central part of the state, use the Trail Tracker to find both hiking trails and points of interest like historic buildings. You’ll find that most of the trails are easy to moderate, and allow biking, too. At the southern tip of the state, zoom into Cape May State Park and you’ll see the Monarch Trail, a boardwalk path rated easy, which connects to the sandy Plover Trail. You’ll also see the locations of wildlife viewing platforms, as well as the famous Cape May lighthouse. But no matter where you hike this winter, please be prepared. Here are some winter hiking tips from the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference: • Dress like an onion - in layers. Just as you don’t want to be too cold, you don’t want to sweat, either. Experts recommend moisture-wicking long underwear; a warm, insulating middle layer; and a windproof, waterproof outer layer, and a warm hat that covers your ears. Good hiking boots are a must, as well as “smart” wool socks to keep Michele S. Byers is executive director of your feet warm and dry. If there’s snow on the ground, you might also want a pair of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown. gaiters to keep snow out of your boots.

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PACKET BRIEFS Princeton Ballet School plans auditions for summer programs

audition is possible. To pre-register and for more information, visit www.arballet.org/summer-program or call (609) 921-7758.

Princeton Ballet School, the official school of American Repertory Ballet, will have auditions for its 2018 Summer Intensive programs on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Princeton Ballet School, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Leading the audition will be Douglas Martin, artistic director, American Repertory Ballet, and Pamela Levy, director, Princeton Ballet School. For 16 years old and above, registration 12:15 p.m., audition 12:45 to 2:15 p.m.; for 13 to 15-year-olds, registration: 2:15, audition: 3 to 5 p.m. First held in 1982, Princeton Ballet School’s Summer Intensive is one of the longest running Summer Intensive programs in the United States. The Summer Intensive program runs from June 25 through July 27, 2018. Students will receive individualized attention and intensive training led by ARB Artistic Director Douglas Martin, Resident Choreographer Mary Barton, and master teachers Kathleen Moore and Maria Youskevitch. Guest faculty have included Franco De Vita, Raymond Lukens, Kirk Peterson, Trinette Singleton, Aydmara Cabrera,Sterling Baca and Unity Phelan, among others. Auditions are conducted by Princeton Ballet School faculty members throughout the United States and Europe to select 100 students for the program. The audition will give students the opportunity to experience the approach to classical ballet technique that Princeton Ballet School is known for teaching. Students must be 13 and older; classes are held at the Princeton Studio location with optional housing at Princeton University. There is an audition fee of $30 (the pre-registration audition fee is $25). For those unable to make the in-person audition, a video

Winter class registration now open at YWCA Registration is open for winter classes and activities at YWCA Princeton. The new semester starts just after the New Year with several program choices for all ages. The Young Wonders Child Development Center has some remaining openings for those wishing to enroll their children in January. The center has two convenient locations, in Princeton and Hamilton. Before School Programs and After School Programs are open for registration as well. YWCA Princeton provides state licensed programs in the following schools. Lawrence Township Ben Franklin Elementary, Eldridge Park Elementary, Lawrence Intermediate, Lawrenceville Elementary, and Blackwood Elementary, Princeton Regional Community Park, Johnson Park, and Riverside. English as a Second Language(ESL) program offers specialized classes such as Conversation, Listening Skills, Life Skills, Beginning and Advanced Reading, and Grammar. Free HSE and Citizen Prep classes are also available to the public. Classes are held in Princeton. Additionaly, Basic ESL and HSE/GED prep classes are available at YWCA Princeton’s facility in Trenton. Adapted Art, Continuing Piano, Poetry Workshop, Book Clubs, Newcomer’s, and Taekwondo are just some of the additional offerings the Winter. YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center, open year-round, has a number of valuable support groups and wellness classes available for breast cancer survivors. Aquatics lessons and lap swims are also available for residents

of West Windsor and Plainsboro. American Red Cross Learn-toSwim, Lifeguarding, and Water Safety Instruction, Teen Swim, Lap Swim are some of the classes available this Winter. With an indoor heated pool, this provides an opportunity to develop critical swim skills before the summer season. Classes are offered at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North. For a complete list of classes and to register online, go to www.ywcaprinceton.org. For more information, call (609) 4972100 ext. 0. Financial assistance may be available through the Pearl Bates Scholarship Fund.

PSRC’s Evergreen Forum spring courses announced

The Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Evergreen Forum is ready to present its much-anticipated list of spring classes, offering 28 courses in a wide range of subjects. Did you know that America’s major revolutionary leaders were not happy with the results of the Revolution? (“America’s Revolutionary Tempest”) Did you ever ponder “The Artistic Life of Birds”? Is foreign policy your cup of tea? (“Great Decisions 2018”) Does the history of Princeton intrigue you? (“A Journey of Proud and Contributing African Americans in Princeton”). This is just a sampling of the courses being offered to the community this spring through the Evergreen Forum. You might choose a class in science (“Cosmology,” “Topics in Human Evolution”), the arts (“Appreciating Opera,” Japanese Art”), current affairs (“America in the 2000s”), literature (“Miss Brooks: Gwendolyn Brooks”, “Moby Dick”), or the social sciences (“Making Sense of the Economy,” “Building Acceptance of Diversity”),

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Briefs Continued from Page 6 among many others. A singularly popular program of PSRC, the Evergreen Forum is a continuing education series of daytime courses for interested adults. Evergreen instructors are experienced teachers, often former professors at local colleges and universities, and experts in a variety of professions. Most courses, which begin this semester on Feb. 26, meet once a week for two hours for six to eight weeks. Many classes are held at PSRC’s Suzanne Patterson Building, â⇔¨45 Stockton Street, Princeton; others take place at Monument Hall, at the Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville, the Jewish Center of Princeton, the Princeton University Art Museum, and the Municipal Building at 400 Witherspoon Street. Fees are $85 for six-to-eight-week courses and $60 for shorter courses. Financial assistance is available to those for whom the fee is a hardship; contact Susan Hoskins, Executive Director of PSRC, to apply. Although some Evergreen courses are lecture-oriented, many are discussion-based, and therefore can accommodate a smaller number of students. Due to the popularity of The Evergreen Forum, oversubscribed courses will be decided by lottery on January 30th. Participants will be notified of their status by phone, email, or mail. Complete course information, including reading assignments, class participation, and required texts, is currently available online, and will also be made available to students before classes begin. Registration is now open online at www.theevergreenforum.org. For more information, contact: Abigail Meletti, Evergreen Forum program coordinator: ameletti@princetonsenior.org, or by phone at 609-924-7108.

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Princeton police arrest murder suspect after he threatens to jump off parking garage By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A North Brunswick man who was wanted for murder in New York State was apprehended at the Spring Street garage Wednesday night, after he threatened to jump off the five-story parking garage as police closed in to arrest him, according to the Princeton Police Department. The Princeton Police Department was notified by

the New Jersey State Police that Lloyd Neurauter, 45, of North Brunswick, had been tracked into Princeton. He was about to be arrested for murder in connection with the death of his ex-wife at her home in Corning, N.Y. in August 2017, according to published reports. A silver Toyota Prius, driven by Neurauter, was spotted on the roof of the Spring Street garage shortly before 6 p.m. by a Police Department communica-

tions officer who was checking municipal surveillance cameras, police said. Princeton police officers went to the Spring Street garage and found Neurauter there. He threatened to jump off the parking garage, but he was talked out of it by Princeton and New Jersey State Police detectives, police said. Neurauter was taken into custody, pending extradition to Corning, N.Y. Neurauter, along with

his daughter, Kerrie Neurauter, 20, of Syracuse, N.Y., have been charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of 46-year-old Michele Neurauter at her home in Corning. N.Y. The victim is Neurauter’s ex-wife and Kerrie Neurauter’s mother. Kerrie Neurauter was arrested at her Syracuse, N.Y. apartment on Wednesday and sent to the Steuben County (N.Y.) jail, according to published reports.

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MERCER COUNTY NOTES New county counsel named

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has named Paul Adezio of Hamilton as the Mercer County Counsel, succeeding Arthur Sypek Jr., who is retiring. Mr. Adezio, who has served as Deputy County Counsel since May 2014, begins his new role Feb. 1, 2018. Advancing into the Deputy Counsel role will be Lillian Nazzaro of Hopewell. “It has been a privilege working with Arthur Sypek, and I am confident that Paul Adezio, with his knowledge and experience, will be an excellent chief legal adviser who will effectively lead a very capable staff,”Hughes said. Prior to being Deputy County Counsel, Mr. Adezio was Hamilton Township’s Municipal Attorney for eight years. “I am grateful to County Executive Hughes for this appointment,” Adezio said. “I look forward to continuing to provide Mr. Hughes and his administration with sound legal counsel, consistent with that which Mr. Sypek provided on a daily basis.” Adezio earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Arizona; a juris doctorate from Widener School of Law; and Master of Laws degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He and his wife, Suellen, reside in Hamilton and have a son, Derek.

County clerk announces notary oath nights

Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello will have N.J. Notary Oath Nights at the Mercer County Connection on the first Thursday of every month throughout 2018. County residents who have received their initial notary public commission, or renewal, from the Department of Treasury office must be properly sworn in by the County Clerk’s Office in order to officially become a notary public. “Becoming a public notary is a way to diversify a small business, create additional sources of income, and to provide extra services for an already established business or firm,” notes Sollami-Covello, “Many individuals, such as lawyers and realtors, find providing these additional services to be extremely beneficial.” The NJ Notary Oath Nights for 2018, all on Thursdays, are: Feb. 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, Aug, 2, Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. The county fee is $15 and payment can be made via check, money order, or credit card. The Mercer County Connection is located in the Hamilton Square Shopping Center at 957 Route 33 and Paxson Avenue in Hamilton. For those who will be unable to participate in Notary Public Night, the Mercer County Clerk’s office swears in notary commissions on a regular basis, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays until 6:45 p.m. at the County Clerk’s Office, 240 West State Street in Trenton. For further information and to download an official Notary Public application, go to www.mercercounty.org/CountyClerk and click “Office Services” and then “Notary Public.” Note that the clerk’s office location will change in fall 2018 to the Courthouse Annex at 209 S Broad St, Trenton.

Park Commission to start accepting picnic reservations

The Mercer County Park Commission will begin accepting reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas on Feb. 20 at noon for the 2018 season. These include the West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer County Park, Rosedale Picnic Area in Mercer

Meadows, Princeton Country Club Picnic Area in West Windsor, and Valley Road Picnic Area in Hopewell Township. For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit the Park Commission website at http://mercercountyparks.org/facilities/picnic-areas. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation. Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, firstserved basis. For those residents without an Internet connection, reservations also can be made over the phone or in-person at the Events &amp; Recreation Center at 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550, also starting at noon on Feb. 20. For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at (609) 443-8560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Wildlife center seeks volunteers The Mercer County Wildlife Center, which accepted and treated more than 2,400 birds, mammals and reptiles in 2017, will be holding orientations for new volunteers at the facility in Hopewell Township. New animals are constantly arriving. Volunteer orientation sessions for 2018 are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17, and 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 25, at the Wildlife Center. Those who are interested are required to attend only one of the two sessions for this unique opportunity. Volunteers must be able to commit to one four-hour shift per week, from April through September. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have a current tetanus vaccine, and are required to attend one orientation session. No other sessions will be offered this year. Volunteer duties are varied and include enclosure cleaning, diet preparation, laundry and many other behind-thescenes opportunities. The Mercer County Wildlife Center is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. The center is located on Route 29 in Hopewell Township, approximately 12 miles north of Trenton. To register for either orientation session, or for more information, contact Volunteer Coordinator Jane Rakos-Yates at jrakosyates@mercercounty.org or call 609- 303-0552, ext. 103. For more information about the Mercer County Wildlife Center or other facilities within the Mercer County Park Commission, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Veteran ID cards available U.S. Military veterans residing in Mercer County should now obtain their county photo identification card that also designates their status as a veteran. The low cost identification card is available to all Mercer County veterans in acknowledgement for their service rendered to the United States of America. Outside of this weeklong period, veterans would pay a special reduced fee of $10, half the normal price for an ID card, which makes now the perfect time for veterans to pick up one for free as Veterans Day approaches. There are several benefits for the ID cards which have an increased expiration period of 10 years and include the book and page that indicate where a veteran’s honorable discharge is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office. Also, the ID cards that indicate a veteran’s status have additional benefits as many local retailers now offer discounts to veterans. A booklet of participating vendors and retailers in Mercer can be obtained by anyone who visits to receive their Vet ID card. The requirements for a Mercer County ID card are: must be a Mercer County resident for at least six months; must produce the following: A valid birth certificate with a raised seal, a United State’s passport, or a naturalization certificate, a valid NJ motor

vehicle license or voter registration card or, lease agreement. To have their U.S. military veteran status designated on the ID card, veterans must also produce (or have registered) their DD214 discharge papers with the County Clerk’s Office. Moreover, the recording of a veteran’s DD-214 form is free of charge to all honorably discharged Mercer County veterans. A Certificate of Release - Discharge from Active Duty, or DD 214 form for short, is generally issued when a service member is honorably discharged from active military duty. The document contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Veterans can receive their photo ID card by visiting the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 240 W State Street, 7th floor, in Trenton. The clerk’s office is open from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information on how to obtain a Mercer County photo identification card, call 609-278-7108 or visit www.mercercounty.org.

Park Commission to conduct deer management programs

The Mercer County Park Commission will conduct a deer management program at Baldpate Mountain on select days through Feb. 10, 2018. This program is a method for reducing the overabundant deer herd in the greater Hopewell Valley area. The Baldpate Mountain Deer Management Program is open only to participants who have applied and been accepted to the program. The deer management program is open for permit and winter bow, six-day firearm, permit shotgun and permit muzzleloader hunting. Hunting will take place Monday through Saturday, 30 minutes prior to sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. The park will be closed to the public Wednesday through Saturday. The park will remain open for public use on Monday and Tuesday, when only bow hunting will be permitted. Each entrance and trailhead to Baldpate Mountain will be posted with a large bright orange “closed” sign as a reminder to the public that the program is taking place. The deer management program complies with all of the hunting regulations set by the State; in addition, the Park Commission has adopted County rules for the program. All hunting must be done from an elevated tree stand; hunters are not permitted to hunt from the ground. There is no shooting across park trails. The Park Commission will also conduct a deer management program at Mercer Meadows from now through Feb. 17, 2018. The Mercer Meadows Deer Management Program is open only to participants who have applied and been accepted to the program. Mercer Meadows will be open to hunting on a limited number of days during both the Permit Bow and Winter Bow seasons, and will remain open to the public during the program. Hunting will take place Monday through Saturday, from 30 minutes prior to sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. Entrances to the park will be posted with bright yellow signs to notify park users of the hunting program. The Park Commission is asking park users to kindly keep their recreating to the finished gravel paths, the Lawrence Hopewell Trail and Maidenhead Trail. The Park Commission will conduct a Pilot Hunt in Curlis Woods. Maps of the hunting boundaries are available on the Park Commission website. Interested parties should visit www.mercercountyparks.org/activities/deer-management or call (609) 303-0706 for program rules and regulations, application and zone maps for hunting. Applications will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis, in person or via mail at the Historic Hunt House 197 Blackwell Road, Pennington N.J. 08534.

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CALENDAR Tues., Jan. 30

Lecture: “Three Minutes in Poland: Discovering a Lost World in a 1938 Family Film” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. at The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. Come hear author Glenn Kurtz speak about his book, answer questions and sign copies. In 2009, Kurtz stumbled upon a home video shot by his family that included three minutes of footage in Nasielsk, Poland, shot in 1938. Kurtz set out to restore the film and find the people in it. His book is based upon this remarkable journey. Kurtz, a Guggenheim Foundation fellow, currently lives in New York. The event, open to the community, is free for TJcCmembers and $5 for nonmembers. For more information, contact the TJC office (609) 921-0100, ext. 200 or email info@thejewishcenter.org.

Thurs., Feb. 1

“Architecture and Manufactured Climates: The art and science of designing buildings that make

people comfortable,” will be the topic of a presentation by Forrest Meggers, Assistant Professor jointly in the School of Architecture and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, at the meeting of 55-Plusâ⇔‚at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, with a $3 donation suggested. In the second half of the 20th century, our centralized heating, cooling and ventilation systems created indoor climates focused on making rooms comfortable. By shifting the focus to making people comfortable we can construct more efficient heating and cooling paradigms. The CHAOS (Cooling and Heating for Architecturally Optimized Systems) Lab does just that. Dr. Meggers will present his work at the building and urban scale, and demonstrate how the enormous flow of energy being used to condition our built environment can be optimized through a better consideration of the full range of heat

transfer modes, and the value of energy as it is transformed for different uses at different temperatures, all while recognizing the human body and its thermal needs as the driver.

The Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce will once again

partner with the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce for its first multichamber event of 2018 featuring Chris Sugden, managing partner of Edison Partners. The event will take place from 8 to 10 a.m. at the DoubleTree Princeton, 4355 US-1, Princeton, N.J. Sugden is a financial technology investor on the East Coast, having invested in the industry for more than 15 years. Among the topics he will discuss are: What to consider before businesses should expand; Most common errors in expansion; Best practices to improve success; How to find the answers businesses need. Tickets for members of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and Middlesex County Regional Chamber are $35, and $40 for future members and include keynote, networking, and hot breakfast. Sponsorships are still available. For information, contact the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce at 732-745-8090; email info@mcrcc.org; or

using a third party transportation service or purchasing our own busses will be made during our annual budget preparations. We will expect a final decision in early March. Based upon preliminary estimates, this cost could be anywhere from $150,000 to $290,000 additional. We are unable to provide a more concrete number as the final cost will be based upon public bid.”

While Cochrane touched on chronic sleep loss by students, the district also has faced chronic student absences at the high school. For the school year that ended in June, nearly 31 percent of PHS students were chronically absent and 58 percent were absent for more than 10 days, according to data released by the state Department of Education. The state said that

“chronic absenteeism is defined as being absent for 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year.” The problem was most acute among minority students, where nearly 47.4 percent of blacks and nearly 51.8 percent of Hispanics were chronically absent. Cochrane has made student wellness a cornerstone of his administration.

usage rate for out-of-school suspension and all other disciplinary interventions are monitored for their impact on children of color and special needs students.” Rhinold Ponder and Jamaica Ponder declined to comment when contacted Wednesday, as did Michele Tuck-Ponder, who said Tuesday that she would recuse herself from the matter.

Superintendent of Schools Stephen C. Cochrane on Tuesday declined to comment about a story first reported by local blog Planet Princeton. As a PHS student, Jamaica Ponder wrote a series of online articles, notably exposing a Nazi-themed beer drinking game that fellow PHS students had played in a private residence. The complaint said

her past writings had brought “international attention to the racial inequality and injustice that permeates Princeton public schools.” In recalling the yearbook imbroglio, she and her father alleged that they along with Michele Tuck-Ponder “were denied their due process rights in accordance with school policy and state law.”

Sun., Feb. 4 Fun For Foodies: The Gefilte Manifesto, 2 p.m. at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. A talk by Jeffrey Yoskowitz, the author of The Gefilte Manifesto.” Gefilte is not just about your bubbe or a foodie revolution. Gefilte is about taking food traditions seriously and reclaiming the glory of Ashkenazi food - what has been and what it can be. The even is open to the Community. The Jewish Center members: $20 (includes cookbook); nonmembers: $25 (includes Cookbook). Register in advance. For more information, contact the TJC office (609) 921-0100, ext. 200 or info@thejewishcenter.org.

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visit the website www.mcrcc.org.

Thurs., Feb. 8 Workshop: Creating Your Self Portrait at 7 p.m. at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. Trudy Borenstein Suguira presents The Many Faces of Judaism Art Exhibit through the end of February. Come learn the technique of paper collage. The event is free but registration is required. RSVP to info@thejewishcenter.org by Jan. 30. For more information, contact the TJC office (609) 921-0100, ext. 200 or info@thejewishcenter.org.

Thurs., Feb. 22 The Princeton Battlefield Society will celebrate George Washington’s birthday with the program, “George Washington’s

Finest Hour: Trenton & Princeton, 1776-77,” a lecture by Edward Lengel, chief historian at the White House Historical Association, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Princeton Friends School. The program is the first of three educational forums planned by the Princeton Battlefield Society in 2018. They are made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission/Department of State and the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Seating is limited. Attendees must register online at PBS1777.org or by contacting the Princeton Battlefield Society, P.O. Box 7645, Princeton, N.J., 08543. A donation of $10 is requested. 2018 Members of the Society are invited as guests, but must register.

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mission investigate the district’s out-of-school suspension practices and policies, which they allege “disparately impact students of color and special needs students.” Also, they seek an overhaul of out-ofschool suspension policies so that such punishments are used “only as a measure of last resort and that the Legal Notices

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WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARDS

The Township Council of West Windsor has awarded the following contracts without competitive bidding as professional services pursuant to NJSA 40A:11-5(1)(a) at their January 16, 2018 Business Session. These contracts and the resolutions authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk. Awarded To

Services

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Cost: Not to Exceed

Ruderman, Horn & Esmerado

Labor Attorney

1/1/18-12/31/18

$50,000.00

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC

Bond & Redevelopment Attorney

1/1/18-12/31/18

$40,000.00

Suplee, Clooney and Company

2017 Auditing Services

1/1/18-12/31/18

$27,450.00

Sockler Realty Services Group

Valuation Services

1/1/18-12/31/18

$ 1,000.00

Harry Haushalter, Esq.

Special Tax Attorney

1/1/18-12/31/18

$40,000.00

Piazza & Associates

Affordable Housing Consultant

1/1/18-12/31/18

$18,000.00

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Delores A. Williams Deputy Municipal Clerk PRINCETON PP, 1x, 1/26/18 Fee: $15.75 Ordinance #2018-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCETON, AUTHORIZING THE VACATION OF AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON BLOCK 31.04, LOT 21, PRINCETON MUNICIPAL TAX MAP. WHEREAS, there exists a sanitary sewer easement on Block 34.01, Lot 21, Princeton Municipal Tax Map, property commonly known as 260 Hawthorne Avenue, Municipality of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey; and WHEREAS, the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee ("PSOC") has confirmed that a sanitary sewer easement in the center portion of the property has been abandoned by PSOC and is no longer needed for sanitary sewer easement purposes; and WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4) authorizes the Princeton Council to extinguish and vacate said easement and to execute a Deed confirming same provided that said action is authorized by Ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Princeton Council as follows: 1. The Princeton Council on the advice of PSOC is satisfied that a former sanitary sewer easement within the center portion of Block 34.01, Lot 21, Princeton Municipal Tax Map (260 Hawthorne Avenue) is no longer needed for a public purpose. 2. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-13(b)(4) to execute a Deed extinguishing and terminating said easement from the aforementioned property being the existing lateral sewer connection shown on the property on the attached portion of the Princeton Tax Map attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. 3. The Mayor and Clerk shall execute the aforementioned Deed in the form reviewed and approved by the Municipal Attorney on the final adoption and publication of this Ordinance as required by law. 4. Upon final adoption of this Ordinance, a certified true copy shall be furnished to the owner of 260 Hawthorne Avenue, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 as well as to the Manager of the Princeton Sewer Operating Committee, One Monument Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication as provided for by law.

Not only is saliva critical for eating and digesting food, it also plays a primary role in keeping teeth clean, strong, and free of decay. Unfortunately, saliva production slows as we age. In addition, older adults are more likely to take medications that cause dry mouth (xerostomia). Among the most common culprits are antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics and other blood pressure medications, pain pills, and drugs used to treat urinary incontinence and enlarged prostates. As a result of these and other potential causes, “dry mouth” may arise, which leads to bad breath and also increases the risk of gum disease. To guard against these risks, it is advisable to have regular dental checkups and keep an updated list of medications. Our purpose in presenting this column is to exhibit the virtues of professional care in achieving and maintaining a healthy, vibrant

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MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

NOTICE is hereby given that a Resolution #18-48, authorizing a Contract with New Venture Benefits Group to provide Health Insurance Brokerages for 2018 in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 was introduced and adopted at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held on January 22, 2018. Said resolution is for the period of January 22, 2018 through December 31, 2018 and will be available to the public for public inspection, free of charge, in the Office of the Clerk, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey.

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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Princeton at its regular meeting on January 18, 2018 adopted the Findings of Fact:

The 2018 Assessment List of t he Township of Plainsboro will be open for inspection on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Assessor's office in the Plainsboro Municipal Building 641 Plainsboro Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m .

APPLICANT: GARDNER & ASPLUNDH – 12/7/17 Appeal of HPC decision – Tusculum Fence File #P1717-477PM LOCATION: 166 Cherry Hill Road; Block 5201, Lots 4.03, 4.03 Q10 NATURE OF APPLICATION: Pursuant to Section 10B-380(7), the applicant filed an appeal with the Planning Board based on the denial of request to the Historic Preservation Commission regarding fencing. The Planning Board found that the replacement fence is historically appropriate and satisfied the other standards of Section 10B-386 of the Princeton Code, granting the appeal. ADOPTED: 1/18/18 Copies of the documents are on file in the office of the Planning Board of Princeton, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours. Ilene Cutroneo, LUA Assistant to the Planner/Board Secretary PRINCETON PLANNING BOARD PP, 1x, 1/26/18 Fee: $25.20 Affidavit: $15.00

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON NOTICE is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2018-1 An Ordinance of the Municipality of Princeton Increasing the Number of Members on the Citizens Finance Advisory Committee and Amending Section 2-111 of the “Code of the Township of Princeton, New Jersey, 1968” And Section 2-84 of the “Code of the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey, 1974” was introduced on first reading at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held on January 22, 2018. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of the ordinance is to amend section 2-111 of Princeton’s consolidated Administration Ordinance (Chapter 2 of the “Code of the Township of Princeton, New Jersey, 1968”) in order to increase by one the number of members on the citizens finance advisory committee. The ordinance also authorizes the Mayor to adjust the terms of the existing members of the committee as needed to ensure that no more than two members’ terms shall expire in the same year. Said ordinance is available to the public, free of charge, in the Office of the Clerk, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey and on the Princeton Municipal Website at http://www.princetonnj.gov/ordinances.html

The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held on January 22, 2018 and will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing thereon at a meeting of said Mayor and Council to be held at the Princeton Municipal Building, Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street on February 12, 2018 which begins at 7:00 p.m.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said ordinance will be will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing thereon on February 12, 2018 at a meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Princeton Municipal Building, Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street, in the Main Meeting Room at which time and place any person interested may be heard.

Delores A. Williams Deputy Municipal Clerk

Delores A. Williams Deputy Clerk

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MERCER COUNTY

Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office ready to return to renovated Annex By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

This summer, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello and her 34-member-staff will be moving across Trenton back into their old digs at the renovated courthouse Annex on South Broad Street. Her office, the Mercer County Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and a human resources office for the state Judiciary have been tenants in a former Holiday Inn turned office building on West State Street for two years. The move, due to take place in early August, will mean transporting records and around 120 staff in all. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that people know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving,â&#x20AC;? she said in an interview last week, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because my office, more than any other office in this building, serves the public.â&#x20AC;? The clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office is responsible for recording deeds, handles passport applications, does election functions and has a search room library for the public to look up records. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So when we moved last

time, we tried to publicize as much as possible that we were going to be relocating on a temporary basis,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to do it again to let the public know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moving back and to let them know that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try to make it as seamless as possible so that they can have their business taking place one week before and they can come back the following week and they can continue to have that business take place.â&#x20AC;? The Annex, built during the Great Depression, has undergone an extensive renovation to turn a six-storybuilding constructed in the 1930s to functioning office space for 21st-century needs with new electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems. Work is ongoing and on schedule. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The building has been completely gutted inside,â&#x20AC;? said Allan C. Collins, deputy executive director of the Mercer County Improvement Authority, the agency that undertook the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We demolished the building down to, basically, the exterior shell. We could see the brick and the

limestone construction of it.â&#x20AC;? The contract for the job was $21 million, he said of a project that also involved removing asbestos. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was necessary, because there were some safety concerns in the building, which is why they undertook this and the Freeholders approved the project,â&#x20AC;? Sollami Covello said of renovating the Annex. She pointed to fire code violations and a faulty heating system. Collins said the renovated building was designed and built to LEED standards, to be ecofriendly. Among other things, the plumbing has water conservation fixtures; lighting will be energy-efficient; the HVAC systems Courtesy photo are high-efficiency. The Mercer County Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office will move into its former location this summer after There was some thought renovations at the courthouse Annex on South Broad Street are completed. of constructing a new building, officials said. is looking forward to mov- was one phase of a series of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to deterâ&#x20AC;&#x153;But you really couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ing back. Her current office projects for that part of mine the highest and best find the proper location in on West State Street has Trenton, including a new use for that courthouse the city of Trenton,â&#x20AC;? Collins been on the sixth floor, courthouse that opened in building (in terms of) which said. Demolition was not an which could make accessi- 2013 on South Warren offices make the most sense option, either, of a building bility a challenge for older Street and plans to renovate to be in there,â&#x20AC;? Collins said. eligible for the historic reg- customers when the eleva- the 1908 courthouse on â&#x20AC;&#x153;That space is needed for tors are not working. South Broad Street that will the overall court complex, ister, he said. For the county clerk, she Renovating the Annex be renovated. in terms of expansion.â&#x20AC;?

County executive touts â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;healthyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; state of the county By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes used his annual state of the county address on Tuesday to tout the ways county government helps the public by aiding displaced families, protecting the streets and reducing homelessness. For little more than 16 minutes, Hughes touched on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;healthyâ&#x20AC;? state of the county and commended the government he leads. Speaking from behind a podium at the Freeholders meeting in Trenton, he mostly read his prepared remarks that avoided any mention of the law enforcement investigation into the county jail or the alleged scandal in the county park commission that led to the indictment last year of its ex-director, Kevin Bannon. Rather, he devoted his speech to â&#x20AC;&#x153;a few of the services we provide, stories that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily make headlines but that our residents rely on every day.â&#x20AC;? For instance, he pointed to a 70 percent reduction in homelessness that he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;was achieved through a host of players on the local, county, state and federal levels.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased to

announce that every chronically homeless person we identified in 2016 has a place to call home in 2017,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a track record we aim to keep, and I look forward to the day when anyone who needs shelter has a home.â&#x20AC;? Elsewhere in his remarks, Hughes said the county â&#x20AC;&#x153;will benefit from change at the state level,â&#x20AC;? with fellow Democrat and Gov. Phil Murphy now in office. He said Murphy â&#x20AC;&#x153;has vowed to make New Jersey a state of equity and inclusion.â&#x20AC;? Hughes indicated he would look forward to work with Murphy to â&#x20AC;&#x153;fulfillâ&#x20AC;? a campaign pledge the new governor had made to invest in infrastructure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our greatest challenges is dealing with an aging infrastructure,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. The county, he continued, will look to build â&#x20AC;&#x153;four or five new bridgesâ&#x20AC;? in 2018 and six in 2019. He did not specify where they are located. Another â&#x20AC;&#x153;potential new projectâ&#x20AC;? is renovating the old county courthouse, in Trenton, on South Broad Street, he said. The county is in the midst of renovating the courthouse annex building, which will reopen in

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the work they Through his remarks, Liz Muoio, (D-15), who August to house the County Clerk and Prosecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of- do is often gratifying,â&#x20AC;? Hughes also touched on resigned to become state fices and a human resources Hughes said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it can also be open space preservation, ex- treasurer in the Murphy dangerous.â&#x20AC;? panding programs at the administration. A slew of office of the Hughes rec- park commission and sup- Democrats, state judiciary. including ognized three porting education at Mercer Freeholders Samuel T. At Trentonmembers of the County Community Col- Frisby and Anthony S. Mercer Airport, office, Detec- lege. he said that beVerrelli, are eyeing the tives William Yet he and county gov- seat. ginning in April, Perez, Joseph ernment begin the year with Frontier Airlines â&#x20AC;&#x153;As I look ahead to the Tuccillo and the jail under investigation coming year, I know that intends to add Steven Niederer, by the Mercer County Pros- we face many hurdles,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;more direct who were in- ecutorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office and Bannon Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But governroutes to multijured during a looking to stand trial on ing is never easy. It reple western lengthy standoff state corruption charges â&#x20AC;&#x201D; quires cities,â&#x20AC;? with the embracing with an armed topics Hughes avoided challenges and overcoming routes still to be Brian M. Hughes man, in Trenton, mentioning. announced. obstacles. And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m confiin May. All three On the political front, dent we will continue to â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the meantime, commercial men, also sitting in the front Hughes also will have to move forward no matter flights at Trenton-Mercer row, received a standing navigate finding a replace- how formidable these obment for Assemblywoman stacles may seem.â&#x20AC;? continue to be very popular, ovation from the audience. and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing our best to help the airlines manage the Obituaries huge demand,â&#x20AC;? he said. Stanton L Greenberg â&#x20AC;&#x153;This past November, we saw a thirty six-percent inStanton L Greenberg passed away Thursday January 18, 2018, at St Mary crease in passenger traffic Medical Center in Langhorne, PA. He was 2 weeks shy of his 89th birthday. over last year. Our carriers are constantly evaluating Born in Mt. Holly, NJ he was the son son of Tillie and Harry Greenberg. He loved their routes and tweaking to cook, read history and non ďŹ ction, walk his dog, but most of all to play golf. He them as they deem neces- was an avid golfer at Greenacres Country Club in Lawrenceville, NJ. sary.â&#x20AC;? He was kind, honest, unpretentious, and known to his family and friends as He stressed that â&#x20AC;&#x153;there totally â&#x20AC;&#x153;unphonyâ&#x20AC;?. are no proposals to lengthen either of the two runways at He is survived by his wife Vivian E. Greenberg, his children, Bill Greenberg, Susan TTN or expand the airFeltman, Mike Greenberg, Andrea Keats, Jill Reitschmeid, Robert Rosenthal, Bruce field.â&#x20AC;? Rosenthal, and his brother Harlan Greenberg. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, Earlier, Hughes touted and 4 great grandchildren. the work of the county Memorial services were held Sunday (January 21) at Orlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ewing Memorial Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, with Sheriff Jack Kemler sitting in the Chapel,1534 Pennington Road, Ewing Township. Burial was private. The family front row of the meeting respectfully requests memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. The room. period of mourning will be private.

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Friday, January 26, 2018 Obituaries

Obituaries

Marie Sturken, 96

Robert Hudson Bradsell, 73

Nov. 5, 1921 – Jan. 8, 2018

Robert Hudson Bradsell, 73, of Langhorne, PA passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.

Marie Sturken, an artist and longtime resident of Princeton, died peacefully at home at the age of 96. She was still creating and exhibiting her art well into her mid-90s. Born to Susan and Richard Ryan of Stamford, Connecticut, she drew early inspiration from her father, a printer at Condé Nast and a freelance artist for the local paper. After graduating from Sacred Heart Academy, she studied in New York City under well-known magazine illustrator Mario Cooper at Grand Central School of Art and attended Pratt Institute and the Art Students League. She began as a fashion illustrator at McCall’s and the Abraham & Strauss store, and after marrying Robert Sturken, an engineer with DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware, she found her “dream job” as head fashion illustrator for the John Wanamaker department store in Philadelphia. In 1962 she and Bob and their three children moved to Princeton. After working in oil painting, Marie took up printmaking, joining a group of artists studying under printmaker Judith Brodsky who, as the Queenston Press, created works including the “Woman” portfolio that opened at the New Jersey State Museum in 1979. She began working in monotypes and handmade paper which remained her primary media throughout her career. A founding member of the Princeton Artists Alliance, she taught printmaking and lithography at the Princeton Art Association and handmade paper at the Printmaking Council of New Jersey. A retrospective of her work was held at Rider University in 2015. Her work is in the collections of the New Jersey State Museum, Museum of Modern Art, Hunterdon Museum of Art, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Newark Library Print Collection, Princeton University, and many others. Marie was full of life, loved to travel, socialize with others and learn new things. She was a devoted member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton. She will be missed by many. Marie was predeceased by her beloved husband Bob. She is survived by her sister Barbara Wild, children Barbara Peterson and husband William, Carl Sturken and wife Cheryl-Anne, and Marita Sturken and husband Dana Polan, and grandchildren Kelly Sturken, Leigh Peterson, Kyra Sturken, Moira Peterson, and Leo Polan. Memorial service on Saturday March 10, 2018, at 2 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, followed by a reception at the Nassau Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her honor may be made to Goals of Care, http://www.goalsofcare.org/donate/ and the Arts Council of Princeton, http://artscouncilofprinceton.org/donate/. Obituaries

Michael “Mike” Orlowicz Michael “Mike” Orlowicz of Somerset, New Jersey previously of Skillman, New Jersey passed away on January 17th, 2018, at HealthPark Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida, surrounded by his family. Mike was diagnosed with acute leukemia seven years ago and underwent two stem cell transplants at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City and stayed at the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Manhattan while undergoing treatment. Over the years he continued to live his life with great courage, dignity and optimism.

Rose Bowl Parade of 1966.

Bob Bradsell was born in New York City on September 26, 1944 to Robert Husted Bradsell and Doris Pennie Bradsell, and raised in suburban River Edge, New Jersey. He graduated from River Dell High School, and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in 1967. Bob proudly marched in the Michigan State Marching Band as a trumpeter, including participating in the celebrated

Bradsell began his career at Michigan Public Television, later moving to Iowa Public television to be the Executive Producer of Public Affairs producing news and public affairs series including the popular “Iowa Press” with Dean Borg. In 1977 Bradsell went to work for little known Iowa Congressman Charles Grassley as his Press Secretary. Later, Bradsell served as Grassley’s Campaign Manager in his 1980 upset election to the U.S. Senate. Throughout the eighties, Bradsell worked as a Vice President at Ailes Communications designing winning campaign strategies, and writing and producing media for numerous campaigns, including New Jersey Governor Tom Kean, and U.S. Senators Al D’Amato of New York, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, and Phil Gramm of Texas. Bradsell was senior producer for the Emmy winning “Television and the Presidency”, a two hour internationally syndicated special. In addition, he was coordinating producer for “Television: Our Life and Times”, another award winning syndicated retrospective series. Bradsell is survived by his wife of 35 years, Barbara, and his brother, the Reverend Kenneth R. Bradsell. Together, Robert and Barbara have 4 grown daughters; Cari Bradsell Rudd of Washington DC, Renee Petz Cohen of Langhorne PA, Claudia Petz Allatt of Somerville, NJ and Lori Bradsell Kugler, of Flemington, NJ. Barbara and Robert have been blessed with 7 grandchildren - Sara, Ethan, Noah, Skylar, Makenna, Lucas and Ava - each of whom adored their “Grampy”. Bradsell, an avid outdoor lover spent many happy years hiking the Adirondack Mountains with his family in annual visits to Chimney Mountain. He and his brotherin-law, Dr. George Michael, participated regularly in an annual canoe race for charity down the RoJann River in the Hudson River Valley. Bradsell served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees to the Swan Historical Foundation, which owns one of the great private collections of Revolutionary War artifacts located at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. He also served as a Trustee to the Family and Community Services of Somerset County, an organization the provides professional and affordable mental health, family and addiction counseling services to families in need. He was an elder and deacon at the Blawenburg Reformed Church in Skillman, NJ, a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and the American Association of Political Consultants. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations can be made to the Blawenburg Reformed Church at 424 County Route 518, Skillman, NJ, 08558. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 27th at 11am at Blawenburg Reformed Church with coffee and light refreshments to follow.

Obituaries

Lauraine Warfield, 92 Lauraine Warfield 92 Formerly of Princeton.

He had a successful career in the IT industry. Mike was formerly a Principal with Lawrence Associates, LLC. Prior to joining that company, Mike was the Director of IT Business Strategy Consulting at Immediant Corporation. He earlier spent over 20 years at AT&T Corporation in both Basking Ridge and Piscataway ending as a District Manager.

Lauraine Warfield passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2018. A 1946 graduate of Cornell University, she married George Warfield and they moved to Princeton, NJ when he was hired by the University. Here they raised their family (Pamela Elizabeth Warfield of Prescott, AZ, Richard Warfield of Dallas, TX, and Cheryl Mitchell of New Haven, VT) and opened their hearts and home to neighbors, friends, students, clients, and strangers. Lauraine was an active volunteer for the Girl Scouts, the YM/YWCA and the AAUW. Her professional work included teaching young children with autism, teaching people with disabilities how to do food service work, and serving as cook and housemother for a group home.

Mike always had a smile on his face and enriched the lives of all he knew with his calm demeanor, wise judgement and wry sense of humor. He was an avid reader and enjoyed traveling with his family whenever the opportunity presented itself including many trips to Europe and the Caribbean.

During George’s sabbatical in Switzerland, they became avid hikers and travelers. Moves to Delaware and Golden Colorado brought new lifelong friends and introduced Lauraine to quilting, a passion she continued for the rest of her life. After their first grandchildren were born, they resettled in Vermont.

He is survived by his mother Alice, his wife Debbie, his children Christine and Andrew, and all eight of his siblings (Martin, Joe, Charlie, Frank, Steve, Cathe Morrow, Stephanie Bartz and Mary Bashore.

You can honor her life with a gift of time or money to an organization you love, remembering her with a smile, or sharing a hike or dance with a friend.

He was born May 7th, 1952, in New Brunswick, and raised in Sayreville. He graduated from Sayreville High School in 1970 and from Rutgers University with a degree in Economics in 1974. He met his future wife Deborah Wade in 1973 while attending Rutgers University. Mike served on the Rutgers Commuter Council and was instrumental in first bringing Bruce Springsteen to Rutgers where tickets to the concert were sold for 25 cents. He had a lifelong love of all genres of music from from classical to jazz to rock.

A mass was held on Monday, January 22nd at St Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church Skillman NJ. Donations may be made in his memory to either the Leukemia and Lymphoma society, or to the New York City branch of Hope Lodge. Obituaries

ENGEL, Jane Demarest, 97

ENGEL, Jane Demarest. Died January 19, 2018 at Meadow Lakes, East Windsor, NJ at the age of 97. Jane was born in Manhattan and grew up there as a proud New Yorker. She graduated from Wells College in Aurora, New York with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. After graduation, she went into personnel work in New York City. Her most important job was as the Head of the Emergency Leave Section of the domestic office of the American Red Cross during World War II where she worked with military personnel on leave and with the war brides of combatants. She stopped her paid employment in 1947 when she married Joseph G. Engel, to whom she was married for over 52 years until his death in 2000. Jane and Joe raised their family in Westfield, NJ for 38 years before moving to Princeton, NJ in 1990. Jane moved to Meadow Lakes in East Windsor in 2008. Jane was the consummate volunteer and friend, working with a number of non-profit organizations. She was a co-founder of Mobile Meals of Westfield which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Jane is survived by her three sons, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren: William V. Engel; Richard F. Engel (the late Brenda) – children: John J. Engel (Megan) and their son Hunter B. Engel, Robert M. Engel (Abi) and their son Graham B. Engel, and Elizabeth A. Engel; Robert J. Engel (Patricia) – children: William R. Engel, and Elizabeth E. Piombino (Michael), and by many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers. The family would like to express their gratitude to Jane’s caregivers, especially to her good friend and chief caregiver, Eileen Wintersteen. Funeral services will be private. Donations in Jane’s name would be appreciated to Wells College, Office of Advancement, 170 Main Street, Aurora, NY 13026 or to New Jersey SEEDS, 494 Broad Street, Suite 105, Newark, NJ 07102

Obituaries

Paul Sigmund, 53 Paul Sigmund, 53, passed away on January 11 after a long illness. He was living in Riverside, California at the time. Paul was a native of Princeton, NJ, a graduate of Stanford University and Michigan Law School, a banker, lawyer, technology industry executive and a Freeholder in Mercer County, New Jersey. Survivors in his loving family include his two daughters, two brothers and his former spouse. He is predeceased by his parents, Paul Sigmund III and Barbara Boggs Sigmund, of Princeton. Throughout most of his life Paul was a vibrant, joyful person who lived, loved and connected to others fully. As one cousin put it this week, Paul had a “fierce confidence in life.” He was a surfer and lifeguard and loved the ocean. He collected comic books, music, and books and was widely interested in politics, history and lively conversation. He believed in the power of putting people together in business deals to build connections and create new vibrancy in the world. And he travelled all over the world and lived and worked in Spain and Chile. And Paul brought others into his world fully. Everyone who came in contact with Paul came out better for it. His generosity knew no bounds. He had limitless knowledge and charm (and charm enough to make others believe he held knowledge about a number of subjects in which he had little to none). And pushing others to join him in his pursuits brought out the best in them, producing travelers, surfers and new converts to the music, books and culture that he loved. And he loved his family and friends with an energy that could be overpowering. The later part of Paul’s life brought an illness that has and is taking the lives of so many and touching every family, proving again that addiction knows no barriers of race, income, ability, or deservedness. It takes indiscriminately, and it took down this man who had so much to live for and so much to give. In lieu of flowers, Paul’s family asks that contributions be made to Womanspace, Inc.,1530 Brunswick Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (womanspace.org)

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RESULTS Skyland swimming The Montgomery High girls’ swim team finished fourth in the Skyland Conference Championship meet, which the Cougars served as the host to last Saturday. Montgomery finished the meet with 131 team points, trailing first-place Bridgewater-Raritan (265), Pingry (162) and Hillsborough (157). The Cougars picked up second-place finishes from Hailey Roberti in the 200yard freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Serena Sharpless was third in the 100 butterfly and fourth in the 200 free. Veronique Di Blasio was third in the 100 backstroke and Allison D’Allegro finished fourth in the 50 free and 100 breaststroke. The Montgomery boys’ swim team finished sixth in the Skyland Conference meet, which was won by Pingry. Colin Liu finished third in the 100 breaststroke and sixth in the 100 free.

State relays The Princeton High boys’ track and field team finished sixth in the Group IV state relays, which were held on Jan. 19 in Toms River. The Montgomery boys finished in 22nd place as a team. East Orange Campus was the Group IV champion. Princeton finished fourth in the distance medley (Tucker Zullo, Jackson McCarthy, Nick Delaney and Will Hare) and ninth in the 4x800 relay. Simon Schenk finished second in the pole vault with a height of 13-feet, 6-inches, while Paul Brennan was second in the shot put with a distance of 52-3. Montgomery’s top finish was a fourth in the sprint medley relay. The Montgomery girls finished 16th in the Group IV relays, which were won by Randolph. The Cougars’ top finish came in the high jump, where Abrianna Barrett was first with a height of 5-4. Peyton Schnackenberg finished sixth in the shot put with a distance of 37-1.

UPCOMING MCT swimming The Mercer County Swimming Championships were scheduled to begin on Thursday with the girls preliminaries at West WindsorPlainsboro High North and will continue with the boys prelims on Friday at WW-P North. The top 12 qualifiers in each event will advance to the consolations and finals, which will be held on Saturday at WW-P North beginning at noon.

MCT track The Mercer County Indoor Track and Field Championships will be held Sunday at the Lawrenceville School’s Lavino Field House. The events begin with the pole vault at 9 a.m. with the running events set to get underway at 10:15 a.m. Trenton captured the boys’ championship a year ago, edging Princeton by a 64-54 margin. Allentown won the girls’ meet with 60 points as Princeton finished sixth. The Princeton boys are expected to be in the running for a team championship this season after finishing as the runner-up in 2017.

Goldberg makes PHS hockey deeper By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

Keith Goldberg spent the first month of the season watching the Princeton High boys’ ice hockey team from the sidelines. Goldberg played his first two seasons of high school hockey with the Hun School before transferring to Princeton this year. He was forced to sit out the first 30 days of the season due to the state’s transfer rules, but has returned to the ice with a bang. On Monday night Goldberg scored two goals to help the Little Tigers to an 8-2 victory over Hopewell Valley. Since being able to take the ice with the team on Jan. 3, Goldberg has recorded 11 goals and six assists. “He had to sit out the first half of the season and that makes a difference,” Princeton coach Tim Chase said. “He’s a big, physical body with good offensive skills. Having him on the ice we are a different team. He’s a lot more of a physical player than a lot of the guys on our team and that brings the energy up. When you are trying to find that momentum at the beginning of the game having that guy out there pushing people around and flying around, that’s a

big help. And he’s good with the puck.” Princeton, which improved to 11-5-2 with the victory over Hopewell Valley, had played the Bulldogs to a 2-2 tie when the teams met for the first time on Dec. 15. This time the Little Tigers jumped to a 5-0 lead and cruised to the triumph. Aidan Trainor scored three goals, while Justin Joyce and Goldberg scored two apiece. Stepen Avis also scored a goal, while Harry Skopas made 20 saves in goal. “We started a little slow this season, dropping two big games and we tied Hopewell,” Goldberg said. “We were able to come back in this one. We dropped a game to Hunterdon Central. I wasn’t able to play in the beginning of the year because I transferred from Hun. I was able to come back in January. I think we have been playing pretty well. “What I remember from the first Hopewell game was we came out a little slow. We kind of changed it up a little bit. We came out a little faster and a little more physical and get a lot of shots on goal.” Goldberg had a goal and two assists for Hun last year. Now, as a junior, he’s making a much bigger impact for Princeton.

“I like it a lot better,” Goldberg said. “I was friends with a lot of people at the Hun School, but it just wasn’t the place for me. So I was able to switch. I played with these guys when I was younger. So a lot of these kids I have a ton of chemistry with. I think the entire team meshes pretty well.” While he couldn’t play for Princeton at the start of the season, he was able to stay on the ice with his club team and joined the Little Tigers ready to contribute. “I play down in Philly, AAA, so I was able to focus on that a little bit more,” Goldberg said. “I went to every Princeton game I was able to. I think I bring a little bit of a leading figure. I think a few of the kids kind of look up to me and follow me. Once I start hitting they start hitting. Once I start shooting they start shooting. It is working out well. “We’re playing a lot better competition. We play Bishop Eustace. We played Middletown South, which we dropped, 8-4, but I thought we played pretty well. And then we have the MCTs (Mercer County Tournament) coming up.” Princeton has played some very good competition outside of the Colonial Valley Conference. And the Little Tigers seem to be

playing their best as they get closer to the Mercer County Tournament and state tournament. “It was a good win,” Chase said of the victory over Hopewell Valley. “It was good to finally play at the level we should the whole game as opposed to going out there thinking we’re going to win and not putting the work in. We went out there and we got some penalties against us but we still played hard and battled and played the body when we should and we finished our plays. “I think early on I had just started taking over the team and I think we were trying to feel out how we wanted everybody to play. I think they are buying into it now. And we’re playing some good teams and we’re getting used to the quicker pace. We played Wayne Hills and Westfield who are both teams that you can’t take a shift off.” Goldberg has also given the Little Tigers another scoring threat. He has 11 goals, while Trainor leads the team with 15. “Between (Joyce), Rocco (Salvato), Aidan and Keith, we have four guys that can put the puck in the net at any time,” Chase said. “Now if we can just clean up in our end a little bit we’ll be all right.”

PDS pulls out hockey thriller against Hun By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

Staff photo by Philip Sean Curran

PU hoops set to return from break Devin Cannady and the Princeton University men's basketball team will return from their exam break when the Tigers play as the host to Rowan University on Sunday at 1 p.m. at Jadwin Gym. Princeton is 98 overall and 2-1 in the Ivy League. The Tigers are coming off a weekend sweep of Columbia and Cornell Jan. 12-13. The Tigers have been off since the sweep. They will resume Ivy League play on Feb. 2 when they play Yale at Jadwin Gym.

Young Cougars exceeding expectations By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

The ceiling is high and keeps getting higher for the Montgomery High girls’ basketball team. It was just a year ago that the Cougars finished 4-20 with a roster filled with freshmen and sophomores. This year those players a year older and that expereicne is paying dividends to the tune of a 10-3 start to the season. “We’ve improved so much since last year and I am so proud of my team,” sophomore point guard Bria Johnson said after scoring nine points in a 50-45 victory over Princeton last Saturday. “We have really kept it together and we’re a totally different team than we were last year.” Montgomery can see just how far it has come this season just by looking its results against Watchung Hills. The Cougars opened the season with a 69-51 loss to the Warriors. When the teams met again on Jan. 18, Montgomery came away with a 59-48 victory over a Watchung Hills team that was still undefeated at the time. “That boosted our confidence so much,” Johnson said of the triumph over Watchung Hills. “We

came in saying we were the underdogs and we had nothing to lose and they had everything to lose since they were undefeated at the time. So we just came in with our heads up and played hard.” Johnson scored 16 points and was one of four Cougars who scored in double figures in the victory. Sophomore Carolyn Prevost hit on 11 points, while freshman Andrea Katramados and junior Abby March contributed 10 points apiece. The balanced offense was what Montgomery has been getting most games this season. “It has been great,” said Montgomery coach Megan Pisani, whose team was scheduled to face Hillsborough on Thursday and will be home to Nottingham on Saturday. “Our growth as a team has been outstanding and so fun to watch. Even from our first game of the season to where we are now has been such improvement. We’re actually a very young team so we’re still working on the mental game. We start three sophomores, one junior and one senior.” In last Saturday’s victory over Princeton, Katramados led the Cougars with 15 points, while Johnson and senior Dana Schaar sank nine points apiece. The Cougars have won seven of their last eight games, with the

Watchung Hills triumph being the biggest. But they have also beaten other good teams like Hopewell Valley, Princeton and Ridge. The Cougars topped Ridge, 45-35, on Tuesday as Prevost scored 13 points and Kristen Lucht recorded 12 points. “It shows us how much potential we have and we’re really going to become a great team in the future,” Johnson said. The core group of players on the team have been playing together for years, bringing a cohesiveness to the program. “We used to play travel basketball from fourth to eighth grade together, so we have that chemistry,” Johnson said. “Coming into high school we carried that chemistry onto the court. We all have out strengths and weaknesses and we kind of utilize that on the court. We play well together. “Last year I know I didn’t really play to my full potential. This year I am trying to show myself as a different player and an improved player. I have been going to camps and I have been practicing my shot a lot lately.” Johnson’s improved play has been symptomatic of the progress the team has made as a whole. And she’s given the Cougars a See COUGARS, Page 13

You can always count on an exciting game when the Princeton Day School and Hun School ice hockey teams get together. And their matchup on Tuesday didn’t disappoint. Hun battled back from a twogoal deficit to force a 4-4 tie at the end of regulation and send the game into overtime. When overtime ended with the two teams still tied, the game went to a shootout, where Princeton Day emerged as the winner. With the victory, the Panthers improved to 11-6-1 overall and 4-1 in the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League. The top four teams in the MAHL make the post-season playoffs, with the top two earning home games for the semifinals. Princeton Day held a slim lead for the second spot heading into Thursday’s scheduled game against Lawrenceville. “We are definitely in a playoff spot and we want home ice in the semifinal,” PDS coach Scott Bertoli said. “We’re going to have to be better than we were today. At times we were really good and at times we looked lethargic. And we absolutely have to be better in net. But on the flip side, we had so many Grade A opportunities in the second period that our kids to bear down. “We scored three goals on three shots in the shootout. They had those same opportunities in the second period. If they bear down it is a 5-1 or 6-1 game. That’s not to take anything away from Hun. They came out with the mindset they were still in the hockey game and early in the third period here we are right back in a 3-3 game. I give Ian (McNally, the Hun coach) a ton of credit for getting his guys to believe. It was a great game for the last 10 minutes and a lot of fun. I give our kids credit for pulling it out in the end.” Princeton Day jumped to a 3-1 lead after two periods on goals by Ryan Lisk, Coby Auslander and Russell Friedman. But Hun battled back and tied the game on goals by Kyle Mandleur and Kyle DePalma. Friedman gave the Panthers a 4-3 lead before Mandleur scored for Hun to tie the game with a power

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play goal in the closing minute of regulation. “It is always really fun,” Friedman said of the atmosphere surrounding the game. “It’s nice seeing the whole school come out. Sometimes it can be tough, especially for the young guys, playing in front of the big crowd. It was a fun game. And getting a win makes it even better. “Going into the shootout it is nerve-racking. You have to lay your trust in the shooters and the goalie. We trust our goalie and our shooters have a lot of skill so we were confident.” In the shootout, PDS re-

Thunder turns into Pork Roll on Fridays ceived goals from Luke Antonacci, Ty Eastman and Nic Petruolo to come away with victory. Evan Evaldi scored in the shootout for Hun, while Boris Gorelenkov came up with a big save for the Panthers. “We knew it was going to be a challenge,” Bertoli said. “Every year they come in and give us a battle because they play physical and they do some things differently. When they are getting pressed in their zone they take some chances that other teams are not willing to take. They do some creative things. I’m glad we found a way to win and I’m glad we got the two points.” Added Friedman: “It

feels good getting a win, especially against a rivalry school.” Hun fell to 9-6-2 with the loss and is still in the mix for the fourth and final spot in the MAHL playoffs. The Raiders battled and nearly pulled off the upset. “That same script has kind of gone with us losing by a bunch of goals,” McNally said. “We’re in the game and hanging around and all of a sudden we’re down two goals. Instead of taking our usual penalties and getting mad, we came out in the third period and gave it one last push. You can’t ask for more. It was a great game.”

Montgomery down to the wire. On Tuesday the Little Tigers got back to the .500 mark with an impressive 6028 victory over Hightstown. “In the Allentown game we didn’t play well at all,” said Kosa, whose team was scheduled to play at Princeton Day School on Thursday and will play at Stuart Country Day School on Saturday. “We came back and we talked about making a concerted effort to sticking with what we’re doing. “We had some success early on and then we ran into Ewing and Allentown. We competed for three quarters against Ewing. And then we followed that up with the Allentown game which was not a good effort from us. I think it is just a matter of the girls understanding where we want to be at the end of the season.” Princeton was 5-3 before suffering three straight losses to West WindsorPlainsboro North, Ewing

and Allentown. But the Little Tigers have bounced back since that losing streak. “They need to understand that we need to become more consistent,” Kosa said. “We want to be playing our best basketball at the end of the season. We followed (the three-game losing streak) up with the Trenton win and then this (Montgomery) game showed us we can really hang with a very good team. We can play with the better teams. It’s just a matter of taking that next step and believing. It’s the first time we’re in this position in a while.” Taylor Stone had 19 points and Erin Devine added 11 in the victory over Trenton. In the loss to Montgomery, Catherine Dyevich led the Little Tigers with 19 points. Against Hightstown, Dyevich led the team with 20 points, while Devine scored 16.

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The 2018 season at ARM & HAMMER Park is right around the corner and the Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance, will reveal one of the most significant promotional nights of the 25th season in franchise history. Beginning on Friday, May 18, the Thunder will become the Trenton Pork Roll. The team will wear a special uniform that they will showcase each Friday night throughout the season. “Pork Roll is a New Jersey staple that can be served on everything from breakfast sandwiches to burgers

and we’re thrilled to celebrate it on a daily basis at ARM & HAMMER Park,” said Thunder GM/COO Jeff Hurley. “Re-branding ourselves as the Trenton Pork Rolls on Friday nights is the perfect way to celebrate a Garden State favorite.” May 18 will feature a special Pork Roll Apron giveaway to the first 1,025 fans, ages 21 and older, when the Thunder serve as the host to the Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles). The night will be a Pork Roll Celebration, presented by Case’s Pork Roll, with special $1 Pork Roll sand-

wiches available throughout the game. Unique Pork Roll themed merchandise will also be made available online and in-person at the Thunder Company Store later in the spring. The 25th season in franchise history begins on Thursday, April 5 when Trenton plays home to the Richmond Flying Squirrels (San Francisco Giants). Season tickets, Pic-A-Plans, Mini Plans and Group Tickets are on sale now at www.TrentonThunder.com and by phone at 609-3943300.

Dillon basketball results Mason & Griffin Pierson defeated McCaffrey’s, 3520, in the 4th/5th Grade Division of the Princeton Recreation Dillon Youth Basketball League last Saturday at Princeton University’s Dillon Gym. Asher DeLue led the way with 15 points for MGP, while Travis Petrone chipped in with 10 points. Alexander Betrue scored six points in the loss for McCaffrey’s. In other action in the division, University Orthopedic Associates defeated Louis Baldino Painting, 139, as Jamie Duffy scored seven points and Branden Barlag scored six points in the win. Andrew Foreman scored five points in the loss for Baldino. In the Boys 6th/7th Division, Princeton Pi defeated Baldino & Brothers, 42-29, as William Brandt led the way with 15 points and Je-

remy Sallade added 13 points. Alex Winters scored 10 points in the loss for Baldino & Brothers. Princeton Youth Sports topped Restorative Dental, 39-37, as Jihad- Jasin Wilder scored 14 points and Owen Biggs chipped in with eight points. Will Pittman scored 13 points in the loss for Restorative Dental. Majeski Foundation took down Jefferson Plumbing, 38-24, as AJ Surace scored a gamehigh of 22 points and Ethan Roth added eight points. Jack Kolano scored 12 points in the loss for Jefferson Plumbing. Cross Culture topped Corner House, 24-22, as Cole Thomas scored 14 points and Henri Mama added nine points for Cross Culture. Henry Zief scored six points in the loss. In the Girls Division, Princeton Dental Group took down Lependorf and

Silverstein, 21-14, as Holly Howes scored 11 points and Irene Dumitru added six points in the win. Macayla Rodriguez had eight points in the loss for Lependorf. Princeton Pettoranello defeated Caliper Farms. In the Boys 8th-10th Grade Division, Jaxon Petrone scored 10 points and Andrew Deluca chipped in six points in a 29-28 victory by Woodwinds over Ace Hardware. Samuel Borovoy, Mikyo Kalabacos and Peter Hare all scored five points in the loss. In other action in the division, Bank of Princeton defeated PNC Bank, 38-30, as Jonah Yuan scored 14 points and Nicola Carusone sank eight points in the triumph for Bank of Princeton. Jaiden Johnson scored 10 and Drew Petrone added eight in the loss for PNC Bank.

Cranbury CPLL registration underway Cranbury-Plainsboro Little League registration has begun for the Spring 2018 season, offering Little League baseball, softball

and T-Ball for children ages 3Â½ to 12 years old. Register online at cpll.org through Feb. 28. The season goes from April to mid-

June, with all activities on fields in Cranbury and Plainsboro. For more information, infor@cpll.org.

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arie Jones’s fastpaced, frantically funny play is a pot of Irish gold at the end of the rainbow, now at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre through February 11. Helmed by distinguished English director Lindsay Posner, “Stones in His Pockets” proves that two actors with the chops and the stamina can conjure up an entire cast of 15 and A Hollywood movie crew invades an Irish town leave you helpless with laughter. The setting is “a scenic spot near in ‘Stones in His Pockets’ at McCarter Theatre a small village in County Kerry,” By Bob Brown Ireland. Having been to Ireland last summer, I wonder: Are there are even any un-scenic spots in County Kerry? Plunk down anywhere and it could be a film location for an Irish tale. Charlie Conlon (Garrett Lombard), from Ballycastle in Northern Ireland, and Jake Quinn (Aaron Monaghan), recently returned from New York, are standing on an Irish-green, grassy plot among a pile of film-equipment cases. They’re local extras in a feature film, on lunch break between takes. An American crew is in Ireland filming “The Quiet Valley,” a story of how an Irish estate is returned to the people. Others pop in: Mickey (a bent-over Monaghan), who claims to be the oldest remaining extra from “The Quiet Man” (the 1952 classic starring John Wayne and Maureen O’hara). Assistant directors, flapping arms wildly, rush extras back to the set before the light fades. Later, at the local pub, teenager Sean (Monaghan), a drug addict, storms out in a drunken rage. He complains of being disrespected by the cast and crew. He can’t even get work as an extra. The Americans’ cultural insensitivity is a sore pont. The Giovannni, is desperate to nail the business that’s “s--t.” The next film’s female lead, Caroline local Irish accent. She lures Jake morning, Sean’s body turns up on to her hotel room and tries to pick shore, his pockets full of stones. up his speech patterns (Lombard, His childhood dreams of going to Irish himself, is hilarious as this America are finally drowned. American diva who’s mangling the But business must go on, and accent badly). the American director and crew Jake tells Caroline she should try to push filming at the time of rather have an Anglo-Irish accent Sean’s funeral. As Hollywood’s as a landowner, she tells him he glamourous aura fades, the extras should stay out of the movies, a are beginning to see things in a

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different light. A film script Charlie has in his back pocket — his ticket to fame and fortune — now assumes a larger role in saving the locals’ pride and self-respect. In typical Irish fashion, this is a work that mixes high humor with hard truths. Along with the excitement of being in a movie, the characters uncover the hollowness of fantasy. The Hollywood version of their story exposes the sober reality of their condition. But their Irish spirit, their humor, and a keen appreciation of life’s iornies may save them yet. It’s exhilarating to watch Lombard and Monaghan, supremely talented actors, cram all these characters into an hour and a half. Having been an extra myself in two films, I found their version of frenetic assistant directors, male and female, dead-on hilarious. They morph so easily into different characters — with different genders, nationalities, ages, socioeconomic strata — they give a tour de force acting lesson in two acts. Beowulf Borritt’s set, an open grassy plot, allows them to roam freely and wheel about as they quickchange from character to character, sometimes in mid-sentence. In a show-stopping performance in the second act, the two play an entire village, Irish step-dancing, reeling, and twirling. Lindsay Jones’s inspiring filmic score and soundscape, along with lighting by Japhy Weideman, create the illusion of filming, as Jake and Charlie over-act in take after take. Boritt’s projections augment the film-set feeling. And, as in the movies, don’t file out too soon after the lights go up. I’m telling you, you’ll miss a brilliant finale. “Stones in His Pockets” is a heady delight, the most frothy indulgence this side of a pint of Guinness. Make that two pints.

"Stones in His Pockets" continues at the Berlind Theatre at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, through February 11. For tickets and more information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

Also Inside: Dan Zanes brings the ‘Night Train’ to McCarter • ‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at ActorsNET of Bucks County

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MOVIES By Anthony Stoeckert

Stories on the Screen

A documentary about rap and an animated short highlight the NJ Film Festival’s opening weekend

Sacha Jenkins is a music journalist and filmmaker who has devoted much of his career to sharing insights into rap and hip-hop. “I think the value of rap is often discounted, particularly when it comes to the influence that it has,” Jenkins says. “We know the influence it has on popular culture but I think its influence on language is often overlooked in the fact that a lot of these kids come from environments where they have no social capital. They use words and language as a way to reinvent their lives, to rewrite history, and to influence and affect language. As someone who has been documenting the culture, writing about it for a long time, I felt like there should be something that explores the writing and the literary aspects of rap and hip-hop.” As an example, he notes the word “bling,” which was used in hip-hop to describe jewelry, diamonds and things that shine, and which is now part of the lexicon. “You look at a word that came from street kids who wound up becoming millionaires and it’s a word that they used in their songs to reference how they adorn themselves with this jewelry that is super-expensive and how that word has crossed over into everyday speak with everyday people,” Jenkins says. “That’s a singular example of how the hip-hop mindset, or the hip-hop language, has crossed over into daily life.” Jenkins’ film “Word Is Bond,” will be screened Jan. 27 as part of the opening weekend of the New Jersey Film Festival on the Rutgers University campus. The festival will start Jan. 26 and continue through March 2, showcasing a variety of feature-length narrative films and documentaries, along with short subjects. Jenkins started out as a music journalist, writing for magazines like Spin and Rolling Stone, and working as the editor of Vibe magazine for many years. He also writes books and makes films. “Word is Bond,” is about the process of writing rap lyrics. In making the film, Jenkins talked with artists such as Nas, Rakim, J Cole, Paak and many others about their writing process. Jenkins is a fan of all sorts of music. He grew up in New York and as he read about bands like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, he liked the music but felt removed from it. Hip-hop, however, was music he grew up with. “It’s a culture that was shaped in the streets, these are things, aesthetically, musically, culturally, that are directly tied into my experiences as a youth growing up in New York City,” Jenkins says. “So I felt that, ‘Hey I know this stuff better than most people because I’m of the culture.’ I also thought, not only am I an insider but I felt that it’s important for history to be reflected by the people who are participants in a particular movement.”

“Two Balloons,” a stop-motion animated short, will be shown during the NJ Film Festival. He says fans of hip-hop don’t have to have the same experiences as his to like it, but that he can get close it in ways others can’t, and that he felt a responsibility to write about the music, and get it right. “I would read stories that were completely wrong,” he says “I would read stories that were disconnected from the essence of where it comes from. It’s easy for anyone to enjoy the music — it sounds great, even if you don’t understand what they’re saying, there’s something to it that’s rhythmic, there are things that can be appreciated from the music if you know nothing about it. But when you understand where the music is coming from, when you understand the influence that society has on the lyrics and the music that these folks create, and when you can relate directly to that influence as it was an influence on your own life, it puts you in a unique position to tell these stories. I always felt that my role in this position was very important and something that I never took lightly.” The Jan. 27 program also will feature a short film, “Breathless,” made by Brooklyn filmmaker Anaiis Cisco. The film tells the story of a middle-aged African-American man, known as a father figure in his Brooklyn community. The festival will open Jan. 26 with a slate of short films, including “Two Balloons,” a stop-motion animated film by Mark Smith of Portland, Oregon. “Two Balloons” is a touching, nine-minute movie in which a lemur living in a wooden vessel carried by a balloon connects with another balloon-traveling lemur. The film is warm, both in visuals and tone. The lemur’s home is filled with jars of preserved food, and a coffee pot brews on a wood-fired stove. He charts his course with maps and wooden pencils, and uses the help of a bird to send his loved one a message, which she responds to with a touching gesture.

Smith says the original plan was to make the movie live action, but hangars large enough to house the dirigibles weren’t available. Long fascinated by stop-motion, he decided to move in that direction. He and Andrew Brown, Smith’s friend and story board artist, spent 16 months story boarding and building sets in Portland. “Each element that you’re viewing, they’ve all been built,” Smith says. “I think that’s one thing that makes stop motion really fulfilling and challenging but also gives filmmakers the opportunity to get their fingerprint on the film, you’re actually building the world, that scale world.” Smith says the stop-motion format made “Two Balloons” more lyrical than it would have been in live action. Another influence is that many people working on the film became parents shortly before working on the movie. “I think that had this tactile effect on the film a little bit because there were kids around all the time,” Smith says. Smith thought of the story for the movie when he and his wife found an old sailboat in South Carolina. “We had done some sailing back home on the Atlantic River, which is nothing compared to an ocean, but we just decided to get this boat and fix it up and we got it back into the water,” he says. Music also is important to the film, as a gentle, piano score (written by Peter Broderick) drives the story, which is told without dialogue. Smith says the movie is influenced by music, and how a song can can take people to a different place in their minds. “I wanted to try to take an audience to that place that music can take us,” he says. “To that place with instinct and intuition and where that kind of becomes the in-between for dialogue.” This is the first film Smith, a professional photographer, has directed. He has previously worked as a production designer and producer on two films, including “A House, A Home,” which was an award winner at the 2013 New Jersey Film Festival. “I think getting more out front and directing a film was probably just a natural progression,” he says. “Two Balloons” is being shown at several festivals, including qualifiers for next year’s Academy Awards. If the film were to win an academy qualifier, it would then be eligible for an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Short. Screenings for the New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2018 take place at Voorhees Hall #105, 71 Hamilton St. on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Admission costs $12, $10 seniors/students. For a full schedule, go to www.njflmfest.com. For more information, call 848-932-8482.

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FAMILY FUN By Keith Loria

A Musical Journey for the Family Grammy winner Dan Zanes is bringing his newest show to McCarter Theatre

fter a successful debut at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., last fall, Grammy winner Dan Zanes is bringing his latest family-friendly show, “Night Train 57,” to McCarter Theatre in Princeton, Feb. 3. “It’s a folk opera with a lot of audience participation and singing along,” Zanes says. “It has a good story about a train that goes into outer space that’s powered by music. Like everything that I’ve done, we tried to consider young people but make it an all-ages experience so that everyone could have an emotional connection to it.” The story unfolds in unexpected ways, with songs moving the plot along throughout. During this joyous dusk-todawn trip through the stars, passengers on Night Train 57 will discover the power of friendship and community with the sounds of 21st-century handmade sing-along music. “Every single song was created with the idea that people could sing along, even if they haven’t heard it before,” Zanes says. “The songs aren’t simplistic, but they were created to be social music so everyone could find a way in.” Joining Zanes on stage are musician Claudia Eliaza (his wife) and Yuriana Sobrino, a Mexican singer and percussion player. “People experience music in a number of different ways, and we’ll have this instrumentation entry point, but there is a lot of space for singalong and space for dancing,” Eliaza says. “However people want to get involved — music or movement — we encourage throughout the show.” The trio will sing and play instruments such as guitar, trombone, mandolin, flute, harmonica, ukulele and percussion. And there’s also a puppet. “There will be some projections and it’s a little bit psy-

Dan Zanes (left) and Clauda Eliaza (second from left) will bring a new family show to McCarter Theatre, Feb. 3. chedelic in its own way but it‘s homespun and artful and sophisticated,” Zanes says. “The show is really funny and takes the audience on a great journey. Plus, it’s sensoryfriendly, which I think is an amazing thing.” The performances provide a welcoming and judgementfree environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs so that they and their families may enjoy live performance together. “We started doing sensory-friendly shows about three years ago and it was through the work of the Kennedy Center [in Washington D.C.] that we found out what that’s all

about,“ Zanes says. “It’s such an easy and obvious way to open the door wider. We’re relaxing the ideas on how an audience will react and behave at a show and inviting everyone. We made a few accommodations to put the show on, but we want everyone to be considered in the show.” Eliaza says that she enjoys the collective experience of the production, and that makes performing even more special. “In a society where we are so ‘I-centric,’ it’s incredible to have these experiences that can be shared and enjoyed by the family as a whole,” she says. “I think it creates unity and also allows children and their parents to see each other through a different lens. It’s a beautiful way to bring people together.” Audiences have been loving the show and Zanes enjoys talking with people after performances to ehar how they walk away with a head full of songs that they sing over and over. “In everything we try to do, we hope it’s a stepping stone for people to walk away and make their own music,” he says. “Maybe we encourage them to sing or play trombone like Claudia, or do something else in music. It’s not an end, but a step in doing their own stuff.” In addition to the sensory friendly nature of the performance, professional staff will be on hand to assist parents and caregivers, a family restroom will be available, and there will be designated activity and relaxation areas in the lobby.

Dan Zanes will perform “Night Train” at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Feb. 3, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$40; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

STAGE REVIEW

‘Witness for the Prosecution’ at ActorsNET here isn’t a sleuth to be found in Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution.” No persnickety Belgian mastermind or nosy spinster outsmarting suspects and figuring out whodunit. But the Queen of Mystery’s courtroom drama is filled with classic Christie elements. There’s a murder, suspects, investigating (by a solicitor instead of a detective), colorful characters and a lot of twists. And ActorsNET of Bucks County’s current production of the play, on stage at the Heritage Center in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, through Feb 4, works. The play opens in the chambers of Wilfrid Robarts, a barrister (played by Tom Stevenson). He and solicitor Mr. Mayhew (Ken Ammerman) are visited by Leonard Vole (John Helmke). Vole is a suspect in the murder of a woman, Miss French. Vole helped her after she dropped her groceries one day and they became friends. He says he felt sorry for her, she was an old lady — of 56! — who reminded Vol of his favorite aunt. The newspaper reports that French named Vol the benefactor in her will. Vole claims he didn’t know. Vole is handsome and charming, but broke. He has trouble holding down a job — he last worked as a mechanic a few months ago. He considers himself an inventor and was considering asking French to invest in his latest gadget. Vole is married to an actress named Romaine (Dara Lewis). Key to Vole’s case is Romaine testifying that he was home before the murder took place. Even that is shaky because no one else saw him and juries are often unpersuaded by the testimony of spouses. In playing Robarts the barrister, Stevenson does most of the detective work. He likes Vole, believes him, and wants to prove his innocence. Stevenson plays the part well, bringing intelligence, stature and wit to the role. Helmke does a solid job as Vole, playing him in a way where it’s truly hard to tell whether or not the character is innocent. We want to believe him but doubts are always lingering. As his wife, Romaine, Lewis is mysterious and often funny. Marilyn Licciardello is a scene-stealer as Janet MacKenzie, Ms. French’s maid, who doesn’t like Vole but has a motive of her own since she was the benefactor before

Vole was. DJ Holcombe plays the prosecutor who’s trying to convict Vole and gets laughs in the grandstanding role, particularly when he makes a show of adjusting his wig. Plays written by Christie (and plays adapted from her work) can be talky, even tiresome. A lot of them spend too much time on detectives questioning suspects. This play is structured more interestingly. It starts with one key suspect, and the question of whether or not he committed the deed. As doubt creeps in, other possibilities are raised smoothly. Also impressive are the sets by Helmke and James Cordingley. Robarts’ chambers feature a wooden desk,

book shelves and a glowing fireplace. When the set pieces are turned, they create a convincing court room. On opening night, after the swift set change, the audience applauded the effort. The applause continued throughout the show, and it was well deserved. — Anthony Stoeckert

“Witness for the Prosecution” continues at the Heritage Center Theatre, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville Pennsylvania, through Feb. 4. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors 62 and up, $15 students, $10 children 12 and under; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694.

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“Love, Lies & The Doctor’s Dilemma,” Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Joan lives with the great love of her life and in an effort to hide their relationship from her overbearing sister-in-law, she lies about his identity. One little white lie leads to another and then others as Vinny the mob enforcer, a dress-wearing son, and a walking catastrophe neighbor add to the chaos and confusion, through Feb. 4. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org. “Witness for the Prosecution,” The Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom drama about a dashing young man accused of murdering an older woman for her inheritance, presented by ActorsNET of Bucks County, through Feb. 4. $20, $17 seniors, $15 students; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “Stones in His Pockets,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Two actors play all the parts in this play about extras in a Hollywood movie being filmed in Ireland, through Feb. 11. www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Twentieth Century,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Theater To Go presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy about a train trip from Chicago to New York City that has lots riding on it — including the future of a legendary producer and his Broadway show, Jan. 26-Feb 4. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “American Hero,” George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. New play Christopher Demos-Brown (author of last year’s “American Son”) that examines how America honors its veterans and the true meaning of heroism, Jan. 30 through Feb. 25; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Seussical the Musical,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Musical featuring Dr. Seuss characters as the Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, Feb. 2-18. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Relaxed performance, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609397-3337.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “The Snow Queen’s Frozen Adventure,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. When a troll drops the Mirror of Disenchantment, it shatters into pieces, which get blown around the world. A piece ends up in the eye of a young boy and the Snow Queen comes to take him back to her winter palace, where she erases his memories of his family, through Jan. 27, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

MUSIC

CLASSICAL MUSIC Pianist Simone Dinnerstein and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, on the campus of Princeton University. Renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs J.S. Bach’s Keyboard Concerto No. 7 in G Minor with Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) and a new concerto written for her by Philip Glass and co-commissioned by the PSO. Also on the program are Mason Bates’ Auditorium and Maurice Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin, Jan. 28, 4 p.m. For more information, go to princetonsymphony.org or call 609-497-0020. Nikolaj Znaider, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Violinist Znaider will be joined by Robert Kulek piano for a program featuring Beethoven’s Sonata No. 8; Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 2; Brahms: Sonata No. 3, Op. 108, and a selection of Shostakovich’s Preludes Op. 34, written for piano and transcribed for violin, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. $25-$65; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Daniil Trifonov, piano, and Matthias Goerne, baritine, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Concert featuring works by Schumann, Berg, and Wolf, Feb. 4, 3 p.m. $25-$65; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Willie Nile, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave.,

Hopewell. Concert featuring songs from throughout Nile’s career, and Bob Dylan covers from Nile’s album, “Positively Bob,” Jan. 27, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. Yamato Drummers of Japan, 91 University Place, Princeton. Taiko drum ensemble, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Its 12 drummers travel the world with several dozen of Japan’s traditional Wadaiko drums, Jan. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $50-$58; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Charlie Hunter Trio feat. Silvana Estrada, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. With a career spanning 16 years and almost 20 albums, Charlie Hunter consistently ups his game as an innovative writer and bandleader. He has worked with the likes of Norah Jones , Mos Def, John Mayer, D’Angelo and countless others, Feb. 1, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964.

MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Hold: A Meditation on Black Aesthetics,” During the 1960s, black artists and intellectuals embraced the idea of a black aesthetic as an ideological alternative to Eurocentric notions of beauty and taste. Since then, black aesthetics has served more broadly as a site of convergence across the African diaspora, weaving a history of placelessness and belonging, support and constraint, holding and being held. The works in this exhibition, ranging from the 1950s to the present, embody various ways the aesthetic realm has enabled re-imaginings of blackness, through Feb. 11; “Rouge: Michael Kenna,” photographs by Kenna of the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, through Feb. 11. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. “Abstractions and Distractions,” paintings by Nancie Gunkelman. The exhibit reflects Gunkelman’s longstanding interest in the visual beauty of the landscapes and traditional cultures of Africa, where she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer many years ago, through Jan. 30. Hours: Mon.Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-

275-2897. Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. Featuring the work of artists Charles Bryan and Diana Weymar. The exhibit explores the personal narratives of two accomplished artists working in different mediums. Charles Bryan uses oil on canvas to portray his personal stories and assimilate cultural history. Diana Weymar’s studio work is based in the traditions of writing, text, textile, handmade objects, and storytelling, through Feb. 1. www.pds.org. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. “Naturally Inspired,” 4x4 winter group exhibition. Works by Bill Jersey, Maxine Shore, Beatrice Bork and Joe Kazimierczyk showcasing the great outdoors, through Feb. 4. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. “Imagine This,” photography by Charles Miller, through Feb. 4. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.photogallery14.com; 609333-8511. D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. “Feather & Flight: Juried Exhibit,” celebrating birds, as well as highlighting conservation’s significant role in supporting crucial travel patterns for the 4,000 species that migrate, through Feb. 9. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Considine Gallery at Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. “Lenses on Cuba.” Exhibit inspired by images taken by members of the extended Stuart community during a visit to Cuba, through Feb. 16. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session. www.stuartschool.org. Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton. Long Island painter and commercial fishing and sailing captain Bob Sullivan will exhibit never shown before still life and plein air oil paintings, through March 4. Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. “Art for a Wintry Season,” mixed media exhibit featuring works by Lauren Curtis, Mary M. Michaels, Debra Pisacreta, and Mickie Rosen, through April 20. For more information, go to princetonphotoclub.org. Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight, Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “Human/Landscape,” a collection by four artists who share an interest in the natural world and an impulse toward personal narratives, Jan. 27 through Feb. 24. Opening reception, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. “Decomposing Vistas,” solo exhibit of painting and fiber pieces by Philadelphia-based artist Jenna Howell. The exhibit features oil paintings and silk fiber pieces that speak to dichotomy of the vast picturesque landscapes seen on postcards and beauty Howell finds in deteriorating landscapes, Jan. 27 through Feb. 24. Opening reception, Jan. 27, 7-9 p.m. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436.

SUBMISSIONS New Jersey Equine Artists’ Association “NJEAA Art of the Horse.” Prallsville Mills, Stockton. Seeking submissions of horse art in all mediums. Entry deadline is March 1. Exhibit is May 20-June 17. For more information and/or prospectus, email xochitlb@comcast.net.

COMEDY

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Godfrey, Jan. 26-27, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $23; Bob Marley, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., $25; Lavell Crawford, Feb. 2-3, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $32; www.stressfactory.com; 732-5454242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Jeff Pirrami, Jan. 26-27; Shuli, Feb. 9; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

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The heroes behind the heroes The Arts Council of Princeton is showcasing artwork from legendary comic book artists

Jan. 26-Feb. 4 Lawrence library book sale The Friends of the Lawrence Library January Book Sale will begin Jan. 26 with a preview night, 6-8 p.m. Admission for preview night is $5 for the general public, $20 for booksellers. The sale will continue Jan. 27 through Feb. 4. The sale will offer gently read books for readers of all ages. Proceeds fund programs and other library services that benefit library patrons of all ages. For more information, go to www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.

Jan. 28 Choir College faculty recital Thomas Faracco, James Goldsworthy and Frank Abrahams Present a Westminster Choir College Faculty Recital Sunday, January 28 The Westminster Choir College’s Faculty Recital Series continues with a performance by tenor Thomas Faracco, accompanied by James Goldsworthy and Frank Abrahams, beginning at 3 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. The program ranges from the classical and romantic periods with music by Mozart and Schubert, as well as Cole Porter and Ben Moore. Admission is free.

Feb. 1 Immigration talk at Nassau Presbyterian Author Sonia Nazario will give a talk on immigration reform, beginning at 7 p.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St. in Princeton Nazario is the author of “Enrique’s Journey,” about a 17-year-old boy from Honduras who travels to the United States in search of his mother, discusses the reasons children migrate from Central America, how those reasons have changed in recent years and what she thinks can be done about the issue. The program is being presented by The Hun School, the Princeton Public Library and Nassau Presbyterian Church. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Classic movie at Garden Theatre The Princeton Garden Theatre will present a screening of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” beginning at 7:30 p.m. The movie musical stars Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell as two showgirls on their way to Paris. Blonde Lorelei is tracked by a private investigator who was hired by her future father-in-law. But the detective has eyes for her brunette friend, Dorothy. The screening is presented in partnership with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra in advance of its Saturday Evening POPS! concert, featuring songs from stage and movie musicals, on Feb 10. The Garden Theatre is located at 160 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.thegardentheatre.com or call 609-279-1999.

By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor When talking about his collection of original comic art, David Viera avoids the term “pop culture.” “Pop” has a connotation that chips away at the importance of the artists and the characters they helped create. For Viera, these characters represent us as much as characters in novels, plays or films. “They’re so reflective of culture,” Viera said. “Captain America during war time, he was a hero, he was fighting. Does art imitate culture or does culture imitate life?” Viera is a fine artist and says his love of comics books was not a conscious influence when he was studying art. But he is an admirer of the artwork, and a fan of comic books, and has amassed a collection of the actual drawings made by legendary comic book artists. Viera also is an art instructor and teaches classes for the Arts Council of Princeton. Selections from his collection are on view in “Heroes of Comic Art” at the Arts Council of Princeton’s Taplin Gallery in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts through March 10. Running through Feb. 3 at the center’s Lower Level Gallery is “Narrative Paintings,” showcasing original art by Viera. Influences from comics can be found in his paintings. For example, the comic book exhibit features a stunning full-page drawing by Gil Kane from a 1961 issue of “Showcase.” It shows a man, wearing a suit and tie, diving off a bridge. The man is the focal point of the drawing, behind him is a bridge. Part of the bridge’s railing is missing. Standing on the bridge is a woman looking down at the man. Next to her is a car. The drawing is, of course, part of a story, but looking at it as a separate work, I considered it the way I look at fine art. Who is this guy? What’s going on? There are clues — the wrecked bridge and the look of determination on the man’s face, not to mention the fact I know this is from a comic book — that tell me this man is on some sort of heroic mission. Not knowing the full story is fine with Viera. “I’m not really interested in the stories as much as I am in the artwork,” he said. One of Viera’s paintings seems influenced by the Kane drawing. It shows a man in the sky, his hands and legs spread out so that he resembles a parachute. He is outside a city building, and we can see the torso and arms of a woman in one of the windows. I assumed the man was falling; Viera said that’s one possibility, another being that he’s flying. In art school, Viera learned about artists who created heroic art, and he sees connections between that art and the art in comic books. “The Sistine Chapel, if you look at it, it’s like a comic book,” Viera said. “It’s broken up into sections and it’s stories of fantastic, mythological, perhaps, characters who did these great deeds.” He didn’t read comics while in art school, but after getting his master’s, he found stores that sold old comics. Then he started attending conventions, where dealers sold not only back issues of comics, but the original drawings made by artists. He made his first purchase at a convention in 1992. It was a Jack Kirby drawing of a page featuring the Marvel character Thor. It cost about $300. Viera later realized the fairly low price was because the page didn’t show Thor’s face; the more panels a hero appears in, the more the page is worth. “That’s good for me because at this point, I’m buying the art,” he said. “I would choose a page that I thought was beautifully drawn if I could get it a little cheaper because it didn’t have the hero. If I could get one that was beautifully drawn that had the hero, all the better.” Kirby’s works is prominent in the show, and he’s one of the most important comic book artists of all time. He worked for Marvel and in a famous, sometimes contentious, partnership with Stan Lee collaborated on such books as “Iron Man,” “Hulk,” “Thor” and many others. These characters are now legends and featured in a billiondollar movie franchise. “You can’t talk about comic book history without talking about Jack Kirby,” Viera said. “Even though Stan Lee was the media face of Marvel Comics and was the spokesman.” Kirby started out drawing newspaper comic strips in the 1930s and shortly found himself working for the

Artwork by Gil Kane, drawn for a 1961 issue of the comic book, “Showcase.” The work is featured in an exhibt of comic book art at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. growing comic book industry. In 1941, he and Joe Simon created Captain America for a company called Timely Comics. Kirby and Simon were drafted by the Army to serve in World War II. After the war, Kirby and Simon created all sorts of comic books — crime stories, sci-fi, westerns and romance titles. A 1963 page from a western titled “Rawhide Kid” shows a classic setup. A man on a horse enters a town, he’s broke and looking for a way to make just enough money for a meal. Westerns, romance and science fiction became prominent in part because of the campaign against violence in comics, prompted by the book “Seduction of the Innocent,” which claimed violent images in comics created juvenile delinquents. The book led to hearings that virtually ended one company, Entertainment Comics, which specialized in gory horror stories. William Gaines, who ran EC, then created MAD magazine — funny didn’t have to be violent. In the late 1950s and early ’60s, Marvel was named Atlas Comics. The company was struggling when Kirby went there looking for work. “Guys like Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Carmine Infantino, they were bouncing around,” Viera said. “They’d work for a page rate like $15 a page, no health insurance, no guarantee that you’d even have work next week. They’d say, ‘You wanna do this work? Here’s 20 pages.’ When you brought the work in, they gave you the money, they took the work and you lost all rights to anything you created.” Kirby made a name for himself at Marvel drawing monsters for titles like “Strange Tales.” In the early ‘60s, he began a partnership with Lee, when the duo created “The Fantastic Four.” These were different characters. One of the Fantastic Four, The Thing was self conscious about his appearance. This was angst teenagers could relate to. “The Fantastic Four” also grew in popularity after the Kennedy Assassination as the Vietnam War escalated, making struggling heroes appealing as opposed to the perfect Captain America of the World War II era. “[The Thing] would talk about, ‘Yeah I’m a hero but I’m ugly, nobody even wants to look at me,’” Viera said. “It kind of reflected where we were post World War II. We went from being

clearly the hero to Korea and Vietnam, where this war thing wasn’t working out so well.” Kirby eventually left Marvel for DC, came back to Marvel and later in his career created characters for Pacific Comics. For years Kirby, who died in 1994, didn’t get the credit for creating characters that most people think he deserved. His relationship with Lee was never great, and Kirby’s family settled a legal dispute with Marvel over rights to characters Kirby created in 2014. Kriby’s feelings toward Lee may be evident in a 1983 drawing from a book called “Silver Star” in which a No Standing sign is cropped to read “No Stan.” “Stan deserves a lot of credit but Jack deserves credit too,” Viera says.

“Now Jack’s finally getting credit close to what Stan got.” Events being held in conjunction with the exhibit include a presentation about comic strips led by Patrick McDonnell, the creator of the comic strip, “Mutts.” That will be held at the arts council’s Solley Theater, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. There also will be a workshop, Super Heroes Like Me, led by illustrator/author Malik Davis, Feb. 24, 15 p.m. Artists ages 8 to 15 are invited to learn how to create their own super heroes. For registration information, go to www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts is located at 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.

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Sam Bunting wants to get Princeton biking and walking

Dr. Sam Bunting, a well-known Princeton community activist and cheerleader for America’s democratic values and principles, is an immigrant. He hails from a country that the current administration in Washington D.C. might find tolerable as a source of immigrants to the United States. A native of Ireland and married to a woman born in Scotland, Bunting, educated at the universities of Cambridge and Oxford in biochemistry, is now an assistant professor at Rutgers where he investigates pathways regulating cell survival and DNA repair. Holder of a green card, Bunting noted that when he does obtain his citizenship in 2020, it will be just in time for the presidential election. “If the current president of the United States were to get to know me, I doubt he would be happy about my being able to vote,” he said. And the Bunting family will have double the democratic voting power in the next election. His wife, whom he met when they were both students at Cambridge, is a biology professor at the College of New Jersey and also will become a voting citizen in 2020. Bunting’s method of preserving the ethical, welcoming and humanitarian qualities that make the United States a desired home to immigrants of all ethnicities is to give back to one’s local community and assist

those not quite as lucky as he and his wife have been. “I can’t vote yet, but I can make a difference by volunteering,” said Bunting, who when living in Washington D.C. (as a researcher for the National Cancer Institute) received a President’s Volunteer Service Award, the premier volunteer award to encourage citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. This honor, presented in 2008 during the Obama Administration, noted Bunting’s community service achievement of completing more than 100 hours of service over a one-year period. He worked with an organization called One Brick, a volunteer matchmaking organization, analogous in its mission to the Princeton-based VolunteerConnect. Princeton got lucky when a few years ago, he and his wife relocated to the town because it’s halfway between their respective jobs. He decided he would focus his community service on two issues: affordable housing and safe biking on Princeton streets. Both of these issues have implications for climate change, one of his overarching concerns for society. I first met Bunting at a Princeton Planning Board hearing about the Avalon Bay residential development on Witherspoon Street. He was an ad-

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vocate of the project because of its “Smart Growth” qualities (access to mass transit and biking/walking distance to community services and employment), as well as its significant contribution to the affordable housing stock in Princeton. The two issues are related, he said, in that people living in affordable housing often are unable to afford a car. Biking and walking for them are a necessity — they have no choice. And biking and walking, in his opinion, should be more than an occasional recreational activity for citizens regardless of their socio-economic status. Biking and walking should be a way of life in a town like Princeton. Reducing the number of car trips is crucial to the health and well being of the individual, the community, the nation, and ultimately, the world, he said. “Princeton is similar to Cambridge, England, but substantially smaller,” Bunting said. “In Cambridge, biking is a priority. Everyone bikes. When I came to Princeton, the lack of biking was startling. A cyclist in Princeton is thought to be ‘strange’ or different. A car is the usual/normal mode of transportation here. It can be very challenging to bike in Princeton — as opposed to Cambridge whose transportation priority is biking and whose town center is off limits to

cars,” he said. Our paths crossed again, when we both ended up on the Princeton Complete Streets Committee (formerly the Princeton Traffic and Transportation Committee). Also an active participant in the Princeton Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, Bunting, who is about to turn 40 years old, has been a tireless champion for better biking accommodations in town. He has had significant input into the town’s Bicycle Master Plan 2017 and helped write the 2015 grant for federal money supporting the town’s Bike Share Program that TDBank has sponsored. “The Princeton Bicycle Master Plan 2017 is a good document that will accomplish incremental improvements benefiting those who bike out of choice or out of necessity. The master plan, however, is not transformative,” he said. “We still have a long way to go to change the culture of the community that favors driving [and therefore parking] over walking and biking. “I have had lots of thrills in my day job [as a cancer researcher focusing on genetics such as the BRCA gene mutations, the most common cause of hereditary breast cancer], but [in my volunteer role] the most thrilling thing occurred in early 2015,” he said.

He was the primary mover and shaker in organizing the Safe Bike Lanes on Hamilton Avenue initiative. Thirty-five people attended a Princeton Council meeting to show support for having safe bike lanes on Hamilton Avenue. “For a moment it looked like Princeton was going to do something genuinely innovative among suburban New Jersey towns,” Bunting said. “I was very excited. We were getting statewide coverage in the Star-Ledger and elsewhere. But then council members voted to abandon the idea. It was a big disappointment after we had mobilized so many people, but I don’t regret anything.” The council meeting raised the profile of the town’s bike riders, who took a big step (or pedal push) toward changing the image of a bike rider from ‘strange’ to ‘normal.’ “The Bike Master Plan will take more work. And I am willing to put in the years to make that happen. Initially I thought I was doing this for the sake of my children,” Bunting said of his daughter, one who is 3, the other 1. “But I have concluded that I must do this for the sake of my own grandchildren — and society in general.”

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Preparing for motherhood after 35

The face of motherhood is changing. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, pregnancy among women over 35, including women in their 50s, is on the rise while the pregnancy rate among women 30 and under has declined. Many women are focusing on their personal, educational or career goals before starting a family. While the majority of babies born to women over age 35 are healthy, having a baby later in life does have some increased risks. That is why it is vital for

women over 35 years old who are attempting pregnancy to seek preconception counseling and early prenatal care. In general, they should also see their OB-GYN more frequently than younger women to monitor their progress during pregnancy. Concerns for Mom Age puts everyone at greater risk for health problems such as heart disease and diabetes that are unrelated to pregnancy, but puts women over 35 at greater risk for complications during pregnancy. Getting existing medical con-

ditions under control prior to conceiving will reduce the chance of complications. This is especially important for women with cardiovascular conditions. In fact, for women who are overweight for example, even a moderate amount of weight loss can improve the chance of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Concerns for baby While countless women have successful pregnancies well into their 40s, increasing age does put women at increased risk for

preterm labor, stillbirth and the need for a cesarean delivery. Though C-sections are common and safe, they do increase the risk of infection or internal injury related to the surgery. Additionally, women over the age of 35 face a higher risk for miscarriage and congenital fetal anomalies, such as Down syndrome. Though the overall risk of having a child with a birth defect is small, it’s increased in older women. According to the American

College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the risk of having a baby with any chromosomal birth defects rises from 1 in 525 at age 20 to 1 in 200 by age 35. Preconception planning From pre-conception to delivery, it’s important that mothers-tobe are proactive about their health. For women over 35 intending to become mothers, preconception planning is especially important. Many factors can affect a pregnancy, and the goal of preconception planning is to identify these

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Health Matters Continued from Page 6B and plan accordingly. Preconception planning involves meeting with your OB-GYN to review your lifestyle, diet, medications, personal and family medical history, and prior pregnancies. Identifying any factors that can affect the pregnancy before conception can allow you to make changes that increase the chance of having a healthy baby. Eating a healthy diet, for example, is important to ensuring both you and your developing baby get enough vitamins and nutrients. Folic acid — taken before and during pregnancy — is especially important in preventing neural tube defects. Moreover, if you have an existing medical condition, your doctor can help you make sure the condition is under control and adjust any medications as necessary. This measure is particularly helpful for diabetes, thyroid

disorder, and hypertension. Prenatal genetic screening tests Prenatal genetic screening tests allow doctors to identify whether the fetus has certain genetic disorders. Such testing is especially useful for mothers-to-be over 35, given the increased risk for genetic disorders. The choice is with you when it comes to these tests. Some mothers-to-be may want to know the likelihood of the baby having a genetic disorder, and some may want to test for specific disorders. Other mothers-tobe may not want to know at all. A maternal-fetal medicine specialist, working with an OB-GYN physician, should be able to offer advice based on your personal and family health history and your own beliefs and values. Plan ahead and know the risks

Planning and consulting your doctor will go a long way toward making pregnancy easier, safer and healthier for both yourself and the baby. The Center for Maternal & Newborn Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center provides expert maternity and newborn care for women of all ages, including preconception testing and genetic screening. To learn more about the Center for Maternal & Newborn Care, or to find a gynecologist or obstetrician affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Health, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 1-888-742-7496. Antonio V. Sison, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton Health.

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Princeton Adult School’s spring schedule will offer more than 200 classes, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 13. With many classes beginning every day of the week with start dates throughout the term, students have a wide choice of topics, class times and locations. Classes will include English as a Second Language and 11 other world language classes. Some of the important and special courses for spring 2018 include: An eight-week lecture series, “This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land…” in collaboration with Migrations, the community-wide collabora-

tion of more than 30 organizations, featuring exhibitions, readings, performances, lectures, and workshops. McCarter Theater and the Princeton Adult School are bringing history, culture and music together, in “Cuba, Past, Present and Future, a Series of Lectures and Performances”. The history of people and their world comes home with “I Hear My People SingingVoices of African American Princeton: A Group Reading and Discussion. Kathryn Watterson, the author, will join Penney Edwards-Carter and Shirley Satterfield to bring this story to light from its beginnings as an oral history project.

With the range of start dates and the variety of classes, students may find it possible to plan on more than one course during the spring 10-week term. Some of the skill and special interest classes are: yoga, acrylic painting, orchid growing, touring the Princeton Campus at dusk, fly fishing, salsa dancing, Reiki, crochet, Excel, and video editing. The spring 2018 brochure is available at the Princeton Public Library or online at www.princetonadultschool.org. For more information, email at info@princetonadultschool.org or call 609-683-1101.

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. Tell us about yourself. A. I grew up in a small town called Silver Creek, which is in the western section of Chautauqua County, NY, an hour past Buffalo on Lake Erie. I’m still a diehard fan of the Buffalo Bills. I then worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines for 18 years, traveling the world, before going into Real Estate.

. Tell us about your family. A. My husband Tom works for American Airlines as a 777 Captain Check Airman. He recently had the honor of serving as one of the four captains who flew Pope Francis during his U.S. visit. We have three children, who attended St. Paul’s School in Princeton and Notre Dame High School (’09, ’11, ’13) in Lawrenceville. Jonathan graduated Rutgers Engineering program and works for TD Securities, Abigail is a grad student at Rider going for a Masters in Clinical Mental Health, and Laurel is graduating Seton Hall in May 2017 and continuing there in the fall for grad school.

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. What do you see in the future for Real Estate? A. Real Estate is continuing to change quickly with the times. More listings will have interactive floorplans, 3D virtual tours, aerial drone pictures, etc., and the industry will continue to find new innovations for enticing buyers. Buyers search online, wanting to be equipped with as much information as possible before choosing to visit a home, and I anticipate that trend continuing with the aid of technology.

. To what do you attribute your success in Real Estate over the past 20 years? A. I am patient with my clients and enjoy educating them on real estate in our area. I do my best to treat each client and property with the same care. I don’t believe in cutting corners when it comes to providing service or marketing a home as I would my own, no matter the size of the home or the price point. My motto is “From starter to stately homes, and everything in between.” I also maintain my knowledge of the ever-changing inventory, have excellent negotiating skills, and stay up to date on industry technology. Here are my two dogs, Shamrock and Sebastian, playing in our backyard.

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Princeton Mailing Address, New Construction! Custom Built Home. 5 Beds, 4 Full Baths. Front & Back Staircases. Gourmet Kitchen with Breakfast Room, Granite & Stainless Steel Appliance Package. HW Floors throughout. Walkout Basement with Full Size Window & Extra Height Ceiling. Private Entrance. Great for Extended Family or Home Business. Many More Features! Please Stop in on Sunday & Preview.

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