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Four hopefuls running for board of fire commissioners By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
A group of four candidates will be vying for a pair of three-year terms on the Hillsborough Township Board of Fire Commissioners later this month when voters determine who will help guide the municipality’s fire response efforts. On Saturday, February 17, the polls will open from 2-9 p.m. at the municipal building on South Branch Road. This year, incumbent members Mike Carone and Pat Buckley will hope to return to their posts against newcomers Judy Faulkner and Rollin Rathbun. In anticipation for the upcoming election, all four candidates were asked a series of questions regarding their qualifications and what they sought to achieve if elected to the board.
Mike Carone, an incumbent fire commissioner and 20-year Hillsborough resident, said he was seeking re-election because he felt the board’s “forward-moving direction must be maintained.” “I am proud to be a part of the fire commission and am running for re-election because I feel continuity on the board is very important to continue to address the needs of the community in the coming years,” he said Having been a member of the board for the last three years and a firefighter for the last nine years with the Flagtown Fire Department, Carone feels that his budgetary experience in his professional life can be a continued benefit to the board. “I have experience with budgeting in my professional career, and have managed both large- and small-scale projects,” he said. “All
of these have given me the background necessary to both understand and properly address the issues brought to the township’s fire district.” Carone said the biggest hurdle facing the township’s fire departments has been “the transition of services from the former rescue squad to our fire departments, and continuing to provide the township’s residents with the necessary emergency services while keeping within the constraints of our budget.” Since the township’s EMS services have been transferred to Robert Wood Johnson, the local fire departments have had to take on responsibilities, such as extrication and water rescue. Carone said those responsibilities come with additional educational needs for first responders and training at the Somerset County Emergency
Services Training Academy. Additional equipment for all three fire departments are also a consideration for the board, he said. Looking forward, Carone said he wants to see a continued push for “recruitment throughout the fire district, as our numbers are down.” “The fire departments welcome men and women of all ages who would like to serve their community,” he said. “It would be great to bring more youth into the fire service so that they can become educated in community response efforts while rooted in Hillsborough and gain valuable experience that will instill in them a sense of community.” Fellow incumbent member Pat Buckley has been a member of the Hillsborough Fire Company No. 2 since 1996, where he has held every leadership position, includ-
ing recently as the chief. He has also been a member of the Hillsborough Township Board of Fire Commissioners since February 2015. Outside of the board, Buckley is a state Level 2 Fire Instructor and a Fire Instructor at the Somerset County Emergency Services Training Academy in Somerset County, where he teaches the Truck Company, Bailout, Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO), Pump Operations and Rules of Air Management Utility Control. He also is an instructor for many of the firefighter 1 and 2 courses. In addition, he has developed several courses. Much like his fellow incumbent member Carone, Buckley said attracting and retaining volunteers proves to be the biggest challenge for the township’s fire
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Local man charged for burglaries By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office announced earlier today that a 25-year-old Hillsborough man was taken into custody for allegedly burglarizing four Montgomery Township residences late last month. According to a joint announcement made by Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Montgomery Township Police Director Captain Thomas L. Wain, detectives found Thomas P. Gall Jr. was responsible for the alleged burglaries. Photo by Kirk W. Batzer Officials said the burglaries in question took place between January 22 and January 24, when residents reported the incidents to the Though other parts of the world got a better view of the rare and spectacular “Super Blue Blood Moon,” residents in Hillsborough had a Montgomery Township Police. In chance to catch a small glimpse of the cosmic event if they got up early enough. This photo, taken at Woodfield Park East, shows a poreach case, items were reported tion of the lunar eclipse. stolen from the homes. Following the reports, detectives from the Montgomery Police Department initiated an investigation into the matter, with assistance from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Burglary Task Force. On January 25, Gall was apprehended his River Road home in the ship competition opportunity for municipal government while rais- State League of Municipalities. Belle Mead section of Hillsbor- By Andrew Martins Managing Editor At all levels, each submission our students,” Superintendent of ing awareness of municipal govough Township after detectives exwill be judged on an essay’s “apernment in general,” he said in a Hillsborough Township Schools ecuted a search warrant on his Juniors and seniors in Hillspropriateness of theme, effective letter announcing the competition. Dr. Jorden Schiff said. home and motor vehicles. Officials borough High School with an inarticulation of the theme, originalIn order to participate, students Named after Louis Bay 2nd, a See BURGLARIES, Page 3A terest in a life of service in local former mayor of Hawthorne in are required to write an essay on ity and technical composition, government will have another shot Passaic County and 60 year mem- the them “What My Municipal spelling and syntax.” at one of three $1,000 scholarships ber/former president of the Government Does Best,” based on The league’s committee will through the New Jersey League of League of Municipalities, the their “perceptions and experiences then select 15 finalists and three Municipalities’ Louis Bay II, Fu- scholarship competition is in its with [their] local government.” winners. All finalists will be ture Municipal Leaders Scholar- 24th year. Each year, the competi- Officials said entries should be ap- awarded certificates, but the three ship Competition. tion offers three $1,000 scholar- proximately 500 words and winners will receive the $1,000 During a recent township com- ships for the entire state. should consider the “public con- scholarship from their respective mittee meeting, Mayor Gloria McLeague of Municipalities tributions of your municipal gov- mayor at a hometown ceremony. Cauley announced that the Scholarship Committee Chairman ernment.” Winning essays will also be feamunicipality and the Hillsborough Chuck Chiarello said the overall Once all entries are submitted tured in the New Jersey MuniciTownship Public School District goal of the competition was to em- to McCauley by the March 1 palities magazine. were teaming up again to partici- phasize the importance of the men deadline, she will select one state More information regarding pate in the statewide competition. and women who make local gov- semi-finalist to move on to the the scholarship competition can be “We are delighted to partner ernment run. next round. From there, that indi- found on the Naviance Program with the township through the “The purpose of this scholar- vidual’s essay and application will used by the school district, as well New Jersey League of Municipal- ship is to advance the virtues of be reviewed by the Scholarship as the guidance office at the high ities to participate in this scholar- elected and volunteer positions in Committee of the New Jersey school.
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Sat. Feb. 10 - The Hillsborough Band Parents Association are holding another used clothing and toy drive on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillsborough High School. Anyone looking to donate any used items of clothing can drop their donation off at the front of the school. For questions, contact Kim.gross@comcast.net.
Sun. Feb. 11 - Think the flu has really been making news this year? It’s nothing compared to the epidemic during the years of the first World War. Somerset County Historical Society is pleased to announce the first of a series of free presentations. The first, about the Great Flu Epidemic, is on Sunday, February 11 at 2 p.m. at the Somerset County Historical Society headquarters (9 Van Veghten Drive, Bridgewater). Brian Armstrong, an active member of the NJ historical community will speak. Light refreshments and tours of the historic Van Veghten House (circa 1725) will follow the presentation. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. RSVP to the Society at 908-218-1281.
2018 Cupid’s Chase
Sat. Feb. 10 - Community Options, Inc. invites runners, walkers, and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) to help make difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in their annual Cupid’s Chase 5K. Finisher medals guaranteed while supplies last. Limited Edition Cupid’s Chase shirts will be first come, first served on race day if you do not register by December 31. Not a fan of the cold weather? Instead of bundling up, cuddle up with your sweetheart and support people with disabilities. Cuddle up for the cause today and become a Virtual Participant. For more information, please email cupidschase@comop.org.
Clover Hill Reformed Church Sun. Feb. 11 - The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on Transfiguration Sunday, February 11. Our sermon will be based upon 2 Kings 2:1-12 and Mark 9:2-9. The Clover Hill Reformed Church will partner with our neighbor Neshanic Reformed Church to do an Ash Wednesday service to kick-off the Lenten season. This year, Ash Wednesday is on February 14 and our service will be hosted here at Clover Hill Reformed Church at 7:30 p.m. Our sermon, based upon Isaiah 58:1-12, will be entitled “Lighting a Candle.“ Please join us for this meaningful service.
The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. Since 1834 we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.
Slavic dinner Wed. Feb. 14 - St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the Slavic dinner on Wednesday, February 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held in the St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough. The cost is $18 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for Children (8 and under). Admission includes all you can eat pirohi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and a beverage. Each month, a special entrée will be specially selected and prepared by St. Mary’s chef John Pagano. Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of every month throughout the year. Orders to go are available. For more information, contact St. Mary’s at 908-7250615.
“Calendar Girls” auditions Mon. Feb. 19 & Tues. Feb. 20 - The Somerset Valley Players, Hillsborough’s award-winning community theatre, is looking for a few good women for their third production of the 2018 season, “Calendar Girls.” “‘Calendar Girls’ is an uplifting comedy by Tim
Firth based on the widely popular 2003 film that starred Helen Mirren and Judi Dench,” explains Todd Bennington, vice president of production for SVP. “The play and the film were based on a true story that followed the sometimes comical, sometimes touching experiences of a group of women who decide to pose for a pin up calendar to raise money for leukemia research.” Auditions will be held Monday, February 19 and Tuesday, February 20, from 7-10 p.m. at the SVP theatre on 689 Amwell Road (Route 514) in Hillsborough. Director Darren Nye will be looking for nine females, ages late 20s to 70s, and four males, ages 20s to 50s. Readings from the script will be provided, and there will be no callbacks. “Calendar Girls” will open on Friday, April 20, and run through Sunday, May 6. Performers interested in auditioning can go to svptheatre.org for a complete breakdown of characters and other information.
Neshanic Garden Club meeting Tues. Feb. 20 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20 at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. The program this month will be “Sharing the World with Raptors,” presented by a member of the Raptor Trust. The Raptor Trust in the Great Swamp rehabilitates a wide variety of raptors damaged by collisions and other accidents. Learn what raptors are and discover the
different adaptations that these fascinating predatory birds use as daytime (diurnal) and nighttime (nocturnal) hunters. Some of the species of hawks and owls are common residents in New Jersey and are important to the natural world that we all share. Bring a bag lunch. Dessert and beverage will be served at 12:00 p.m. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, please contact either club co president, Cathy Heuschkel at 908359-6881 or Kathy Herrington at 908-359-6835. For more information regarding the club, you can visit us at w w w. n e s h a n i c g a r d e nclub.org and like us on Facebook.
Community spelling bee Sat. Feb. 24 - The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County will hold their 2nd Annual Community Spelling Bee for Adults on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 2-5 p.m. at the Hillsborough Public Library. This is a one-of-a-kind, fun-filled event that brings the community together for a friendly competition that supports the LVSC’s free adult programs. To compete, teams of two teens or adults must register for $300 a team. Sponsors can support a team at varying levels. To join in the fun as an audience member, tickets are $5 each for everyone 12 years old and up. For more information, or to register, visit LiteracySomerset.org, call 908725-5430 or e-mail info@literacysomerset.org.
RoboRaiders pasta dinner
Sat. March 3 - Please support the Hillsborough High School’s Robotics Team by taking part in its “All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner” on Saturday, March 3 from 4-8 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Take out is available. There will be STEM activity tables for the kids, as well. Ticket prices are $10 (adult), $7 (senior citizens), children (under 8) $5. Questions? E-mail info@roboraiders.com.
Basket auction
Fri. March 16 - On Friday, March 16, 2018, Triangle Elementary School will ‘rock down to Electric Avenue’ with their 80’s themed basket auction. The event will take place at the Falcon’s Nest on Falcon Road in Hillsborough. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and ticket prices will be forthcoming, once determined. Approximately 300 guests are expected to attend, and there will be a cash bar. Guests can bring their own light refreshments, and dress to impress with their 80’s style attire. The event will feature over 250 baskets for auction from local businesses, and national retailers. Past donations have been received by: New Jersey Devils, Super Sundaes, Frank’s Pizza, New York Jets, iHeart Radio, Bentley Jewelers, local hair salons, and more. All donations will be recognized in the event program, and will be announced by the emcee throughout the evening. Guests can also expect
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Commissioners past experience on the board, Faulkner said she would draw on a different set of experiences in local and county-wide emergency services, with nearly 30 years as an EMT, along with time on the Hillsborough Rescue Squad. “I am credentialed as a NJ EMT and also hold a NJ Firefighter 1 certification. I have taken over 100 courses and earned nearly 500 continuing education credits in areas including search and rescue, hazmat, extrication, administrative/management issues and a variety of medical matters,” she said. “I have a background in billing and bookkeeping for several employers.” Faulkner, a life-long Hillsborough resident and mother of three children, would be the first female fire commissioner to serve in Hillsborough Township. If elected, she said she would use her experience to “find inefficiencies while maintaining service levels, to question the status quo, to inject accountability in the spending of millions of taxpayer dollars and to open
Continued from Page 1A companies. “Volunteerism is down nationally. Without the volunteers, residents would face a huge financial crisis,” he said. “The cost to staff a career fire service would add millions to the tax burden of the township residents.” If elected, Buckley said he wants to “ensure the firefighters are trained and certified to the latest standards for their safety as well as the safety of the public.” “As an incumbent, I feel my track record over the past three years speaks for itself,” Buckley said. “I feel I have made positive contributions to the district and the residents of the township. As a state certified fire instructor, I’m required to stay current and up-to-date with all of the new standards, which plays a major role and influences my decisions pertaining to firefighter safety and training while being fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds.” While Buckley and Carone can rely on their
up a real information channel to the public.” With a focus on the board’s budgets and taxpayer costs, Faulkner said she was recently worried by how much those budgets increased over the years. “Attending commissioner meetings, I observed a common theme in the commissioner discussions around their financial strain which assuredly could be reduced by not triplicating vehicles, equipment and training,” she said. “Forcing volunteers to spend their valuable time training on items they may have little interest...results in minimally committed firefighters mediocre at many skills rather than experts at their job.” As for the board’s transparency, Faulkner said, was a key reason for her candidacy. “I expect to improve accountability and transparency in the Board of Fire Commissioners‘ use of public funds. They have operated in a glaringly unchallenged and unchecked manner, raising
Burglaries Continued from Page 1A said approximately 85 percent of the property reported stolen by residents was found in Gall’s possession. Gall was charged with two counts of third degree burglary. The prosecutor’s
board and I am an ex-chief out of South Bound Brook, so I can bring some management experience in that way,” he said. “I think I would be able to bring a lot of experience and insight into a board position.” Having been with Fire Company No. 2 for the last 15 years. Rathbun said the biggest issue facing the township’s fire response capabilities isn’t so much a problem, but a matter of adaptation, as construction and expansion continues within the township. “It’s a matter of adapting to the amount of new construction in the township and keeping up with the training and equipment needed to maintain the very high standard we set for firefighters,” he said. Though he said the board would need to focus on equipment and training, Rathbun said the current training regiment used by the township’s fire companies was already “very high,” stating that the municipality’s current standards “exceed the state standards.”
If elected, Rathbun said he would look to continue going down that road. “The best thing we can do is get the best possible equipment for the firefighters and make training available to them,” he said. In the event that he becomes the newest member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, Rathbun said he would be able to avail himself more readily to the board’s needs, since he is retired. As a retiree, Rathbun said he could be a “good asset” for the board that could be ready and willing to work when he’s needed. “I’ve also, during my time when I was working, I worked to sell fire equipment over the years, so I’m familiar with the aspects of purchasing equipment like turnout gear, trucks and so on,” he said. “I have varied experiences to bring to the table and I have the time to devote to it that some other people might not have if they’re trying to be on the board and have a job also.”
CAMPUS CORNER The following students from Hillsborough have been named to the fall 2017 Dean’s List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a “C” and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2017. Olivia Delorenzo, a doctor of physical therapy student; Michelle Marzolini, a doctor of physical therapy student; Saranya Srinivasan, a doctor of pharmacy student. —The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester: Zachary Fong is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in Information Technology and Systems. Nicholas Klacik is a member of the Class of 2019 and is majoring in Computer Science. Victoria Schubert is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Communication.
office said additional charges are also pending. After he was taken to Montgomery Police headquarters for processing, he was taken to the Somerset County Jail in Somerville, pending a detention hearing.
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my interest to look further into their activities,” she said. “I filed a number of requests under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) focusing on the Fire District’s involvement in the termination of the Hillsborough Rescue Squad, the accuracy of the incumbents’ claimed numbers of members trained, and the handling of fraudulent certifications in the possession of fire chiefs and commissioners...These items highlight a comfort level that exists among the Fire Commissioners as they operate further and further from the expectations that taxpaying residents have of elected officials.” As for Rathbun, who has served as a firefighter since 1970 at four different fire companies (South Bound Brook, Franklin Park, East Middlebury Fire Department in Vermont and Hillsborough Fire Company No. 2), he said his professional experience would be a boon to the board. “I’m current with all of my certifications, so I bring a vast experience to the
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The University at Albany congratulates Daniel Mondoro on being named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List earned at least a 3.5 GPA. —James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students made the dean’s list for the fall 2017 semester: Kelly Ann Drake and Nicole Sierra Wishard, both of Hillsborough. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. —Nicole Fazio, of Hillsborough, has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. As a Junior in the fall, Fazio studied Occupational Therapy at Alvernia. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.
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Friday, February 9, 2018
By Michele S. Byers
Working for a cleaner, greener New Jersey
What will New Jersey be like in 30 years? If bold recommendations from Governor Murphy’s Environment and Energy Transition Team become reality, this state we’re in will be cleaner and greener along with more urban parks and protected wildlife habitats. Talk about a breath of fresh air! The year 2050 figures prominently in a report just released by the governor’s Environment and Energy Transition Advisory Committee. First, 2050 is the year when New Jersey is projected to be fully built out, with all land either developed or preserved. Second, it’s the target year for the state to complete its transition to 100 percent clean, renewable energy and say goodbye at last to fossil fuels. Here are some highlights: Clean Energy - Touted in the report as “New Jersey’s most promising clean energy,” off-shore wind energy received a jump start this week with Governor Murphy’s signed order. The report also recommends ways New Jersey can once again become the “solar capital of the East.” Energy Efficiency - Under the former governor, over $1.5 billion of the state’s
Clean Energy Fund was used to plug budget gaps. Instead, the report recommends using 100 percent of these funds - which come from a surcharge on consumer energy bills - to improve energy efficiency, create clean energy jobs and reduce carbon emissions. Pipeline Projects - The state should deny permits for projects that don’t meet our strict environmental standards. The report recommends companies proposing to build natural gas or oil pipelines must prove public need and prove that cost-effective, clean alternatives are not available. Special attention should be paid to ecologically sensitive areas like the Pinelands, Highlands and coast. Climate Change - New Jersey must prepare for the impacts of a warming climate, especially along our coastline. This means strengthening coastal land use planning and preparing for sea level rise. Key environmental laws, like those relating to coastal development, should also be updated. Another recommendation - rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) - was acted on by our new governor this week! Clean Water - The report recommends ways to protect our drinking water and fix
problems with aging water infrastructure. The state Water Supply Plan should be updated. Governor Murphy acted to protect clean water this week by announcing that New Jersey will support a ban on fracking in the Delaware Watershed. Preserving Open Space - The report recommends that the governor launch a comprehensive plan for the management of the state’s public lands. Comprehensive planning based upon current science will better protect the state’s rare animals, plants and critical habitats, as well as scenic, historic, and recreational resources. Urban Parks - The report recommends halting efforts to privatize Liberty State Park, and proceeding with the proposed Capital City State Park in Trenton. In addition, the Department of Environmental Protection should create additional state parks in cities like Camden, Paterson, and Newark. Unique and Treasured Places - The report recognizes many places that make the Garden State special, including its coastline, Pine Barrens, Hudson River Palisades, Highlands region and Delaware Bayshore. Recommendations include fighting offshore oil drilling and improving beach and
coastline access. For the Highlands and Pinelands, the report recommends appointing members who are fully committed to protecting natural resources. Rare Species - Some of New Jersey’s rarest and most important wildlife species have declined to near extinction and have been ignored for many years. The report recommends using the best available science to shape decisions leading to their long-term survival. Congratulations to the Environment and Energy Transition Advisory Committee on a job well done! Kudos also to Governor Murphy for taking action this week. We look forward to seeing these important recommendations implemented. To read the report, go to http://nj.gov/governor/news/reports/docs/E nvironment%20and%20Energy%20Transition% 20Report.pdf. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
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New Jersey students post impressive SAT scores
As the deadline arrives to register for the March SAT exam, New Jersey students recognize that the bar is high. While the national average SAT score for the graduating class of 2017 was 1060 out of 1600, New Jersey students scored significantly higher. Statewide, they averaged 1085. But locally, many high schools posted average scores hundreds of points higher, topping at 1477 at the Middlesex County Academy for Mathematics, Science & Engineering Technologies. Also in Middlesex County, the Academy for Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences
placed second with average SAT scores of 1413 and John P. Stevens High School placed third at 1273. In Somerset County, students at Montgomery High School earned the highest average SAT scores of 1313. Ridge High School came in next at 1281, followed by Somerset County Vo-Tech at 1231. In Mercer County, the West WindsorPlainsboro high schools earned top SAT scores, with “South” posting an average score of 1321 and “North” earning 1317. Princeton High School rounded out the top three with average SAT scores of 1302.
As students are frequently in competition with their peers, seeking seats at the most competitive colleges in the country, the drive to earn top SAT scores starts early in a student’s high school years. Students are allowed to take the SAT as often as they like. The test is offered annually in October, November, December, March, May, June and August. When the time comes to apply to colleges, students are allowed-for most colleges-to pick and choose which scores to send. Many colleges even allow students to “superscore,” choosing their highest math
score from one test date and their highest evidence-based reading and writing score from another test date. The regular deadline for the March 10 SAT exam is this Friday, February 9. But students can submit a late registration, paying an additional fee, through February 28. Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by Ivy League educated instructors, for 25 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com or call 908369-5362.
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Continued from Page 2A grand prizes and a cash 50/50. The event is sponsored by the Triangle School Home and School Association, and is being chaired by Stephanie Goldberg and Vivian Wallens. For more information on this event, contact: Stephanie Goldberg at sacarlin@comcast.net; Vivian Wallens at hazel17904@aol.com; or the Triangle HSA at trianglehsa@gmail.com.
Caregiver ministry
Sat, March 17 - St Joseph’s Parish, Caregiver Ministry is hosting their 4th Caregivers Retreat from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. If you
are the caregiver of a special needs child, an elderly parent, sibling or spouse, a mentally or physically challenged person, or are a professional caring at your workplace, you are invited to share in this spiritual morning of reflection. Caregivers need support and we strive to offer hope, resources and a gentle ear as needed. Please join us for a kind and spiritual morning which will begin with mass at 8:30 a.m., (which is in the church & optional). The program will be held in the Parish Center and run from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., including lunch. St Joseph’s Parish is located at 34 Yorktown Road in Hillsborough. There is a time to give, and a time to receive. Please consider taking time for yourself and
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Continuing events Hillsborough Baseball Winter Training registration open They say that great players are made in the off season, so help him or her prepare with Hillsborough Baseball League’s winter training sessions. Hillsborough High School Varsity Coach Eric Eden and Coach Ryan Kane will work with your child (ages 7+) in one of our hitting, pitching, or catching courses. Sessions take place on Saturdays and Sundays, are six weeks long, and are capped at 10 kids so that players get maximum instruction. A six-week session is $170, and players who sign-up for multiple sessions receive a discount. Hurry—sessions begin on January 6. To register, go to http://hbl.leag1.com, scroll over “Training/Camps,” and click on “2018 Winter Training.” Also, registration is still open for the 2018 spring baseball season. For more information, go to http://hbl.leag1.com, scroll over “Spring 2018,” and click on “Spring Registration.” Franklin Woman’s Club meetings Now that the holidays are behind us, is the frigid weather already leading you to dream of summer? Adult women (age 18+) wishing to stave off cabin fever, are invited to Franklin Woman’s Club meetings in which a variety of interesting, entertaining and/or educational programs are presented as part of the evening. Following the program portion of the meet-
ing, members report on upcoming volunteer projects, initiatives and educational or social outings, providing many opportunities for community involvement and comradery. The programs scheduled for the first quarter of 2018 are as follows:• Feb. 13 “Getting Heart Healthy,” by Jenifer Morack, DirectorGarden State Go Red for Women, • March 13 “Queen Victoria” presented in costume by Alisa DuPuy from The Ladies of History Historical Productions. If you are interested in learning about the Woman’s Club and attending any of these programs, please contact Membership Chairperson, Kecia Baptist at FWCmembershipinfo@gm ail.com for a guest invitation. FWC meetings are held at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, Somerset, on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. between September and May with special meetings held at alternate locations. For more information about club events, philanthropic and other initiatives or Scholarship and Girls Career Institute opportunities, visit www.franklinwomansclub.com. To follow the club’s activities on Facebook, visit: www.facebook.com/frankli nwomansclub. Become a literacy tutor Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County is recruiting volunteer tutors to teach literacy skills to adult learners. Tutors receive 15 hours of training in basic literacy and English for Speakers of Other Languages during five weekly sessions. Upon completion of the training, tutors are matched with an adult learner. They generally meet once a week for tutoring sessions, typically at a local library. LVSC will offer its winter tutor class on the follow-
ing consecutive Tuesdays, Jan. 23, Jan. 30, Feb. 6, Feb.13 and Feb. 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the PeopleCare Center in Bridgewater. For information and to register, visit www.literacysomerset.org or call 908725-5430. Alzheimer’s caregiver support group Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.” The group meets the first Monday and second Wednesday of each month at the Bridgewater United Methodist Church, 651 Country Club Road, Bridgewater. All are welcome. ARIS/HMS discount card on sale ARIS/HMS 2017-2018 discount cards are on sale now at a cost of $10 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and staff grants. The card includes reusable discounts from 34 local businesses including ShopRite’s $4 off a $100 purchase, McDonald’s, Super Sundaes, Lenny’s Philly Pretzel, Revival Barbershop, Olympia Sports and many more. Discounts are valid through 9/30/18. Buy five cards, get one card free. If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email wenholt@aol.com. Free anxiety, depression, alcohol dependency screenings Carrier Clinic has announced free, confidential Anxiety and Depression Screenings and Alcohol Dependence Screenings through the end of the year. Adults concerned with their mental health or alcohol dependency are invited to attend to receive a free,
confidential screening conducted by a licensed clinician. No appointment is necessary. All screenings will be held on the Carrier Clinic campus, located at 252 County Road 601 in Belle Mead. Carrier Clinic’s Anxiety and Depression Screenings will be held July 11, September 12, and November 14, 3-7 p.m. Carrier Clinic’s Alcohol Dependence Screenings will be held August 17, October 19, and December 7, 3-7 p.m. In addition to the screenings, Carrier Clinic hosts free weekly support groups on the campus throughout the year. These support programs include: Weekend Codependency Program, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bright Futures for Kids, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Parents Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Mood Disorder Support Group, Thursdays, 7:309:15 p.m. For more information about these or other services and programs available at Carrier Clinic, visit CarrierClinic.org or call 908-2811513. If you or someone you know may have a mental health or substance abuse concern and you’re not sure what to do, visit CarrierClinic.org/WhatToDo. Swim lessons at HRC: The Swim Academy at HRC, located at 30 Brower Lane, Hillsborough, is offering swim lessons for all ages and levels. Call HRC Fitness at 908-359-3600 to register or visit www.hrcfitness.com for class schedules.
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At our general meeting on March 1, Mike Reilly of the Hillsborough Funeral Home will share information on final planning. Our April 5 meeting will have our appreciation lunch served after a brief business meeting; sign-ups will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Trips & Programs Tues., Feb. 13 - Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. Thurs. Feb. 22 - Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Penn. Bus pickup at Stop & Go on Main Street in Bridgewater at 10 a.m. Five hour stay. Tickets are $30 and come with $35 for slots. Lunch on your own. Wed. Mar. 7 - Philadelphia Flower Show - “Wonders of the Waters.” Lunch at Spasso Italian Grill, admission to show. Cost $90. Depart 10:30 a.m.; return approximately 9:30 p.m. Sat. Mar. 17 - Hunterdon Hills “Irish Show,” a musical. Show, lunch, desserts. Cost $65. Depart Lowes at 10:30 a.m. April 15-21 - Golden Isles of Georgia. Guided tour of beautiful and historic sites in Georgia and South Carolina: Jekyll Island tram tour and mansions, Beaufort, St. Simons Island and lighthouse, Savannah with a harbor cruise, theatre show, mansion and museums. Seven days, nine meals. Cost $1,259 double includes gratuities. Depart Hillsborough Municipal Bldg. at 7:30 a.m. Wed., May 16 - Broadway matinee of “A Bronx Tale” with lunch at Casa di Napoli is filled. Final payment is due by April 5. Tue., June 5 - New York Botanical Gardens. Bus, admission, free tram tour, lunch voucher, special display featuring Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Depart Lowes at 8:30 a.m. Maritime Canada Coastal Wonders with all its rugged and pristine beauty. Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2018. See Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables, Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy and Lunenburg. This Collette trip includes hometown pickup, airfare Newark to/from Halifax, 10 nights in top hotels, 16 meals. Cost $3,749, double.
For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362. Â News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson
CHAPTER B The next monthly meeting will be held March 8. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want. Coffee and tea will be provided. The meeting starts at noon. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held on Feb. 15. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3.00 for one double card, $5.00 for two; this includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, a drink, and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Trips in 2018: Save these dates. Signups
will take place in January and February with details to follow: Doolan’s, Spring Lake - March 16 SOLD OUT (Waitlist available) Martin Guitar Factory, Nazareth, Penn. - April 24 Ocean City, Md - May 6-8 If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231 SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Obituaries
Frederick “ Fritz” Drift
Frederick “ Fritz” Drift peacefully passed away on February 1st, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He lead a life many people envied. Fred was born on October 18th, 1934, to the late John and Katherine (Stritter) Drift and grew up with 4 siblings in Belle Mead, NJ; The original homestead is now owned by Dwayne and his wife. Fred was a Jersey guy; raised and schooled in Montgomery Township and Princeton, NJ. He was a Navy man and served 8 active years in the naval reserves. Fred lived briefly in California and B.C. Canada, and traveled to every state in the USA, meeting interesting people while exploring our country. When an amputation stopped him from running “bulldozers/backhoes: thirty years ago, he and his wife opened Pear Tree Creations ( a local retail shop) and he started running embroidery machines, creating logos and beautiful embroidery for clients in the USA and abroad. He never quit. Fred had an upbeat personality. He was always smiling, quick to help others and loved to travel/explore. With a curious and mechanical mind, Fred enjoyed nature, sports and always stood ready with the Duct Tape to fix anything. We think a UFO was hovering over our home ready to carry him to his next adventure – to conquer outer space – which fascinated him. He was more than just a faithful and loving husband and awesome father who adored his children, he was a true friend to everyone. Fred lived life to the fullest and leaves behind precious memories – he will be greatly missed. Besides his parents , Fred was predeceased by his loving daughter, Dana Leigh Drift, his brothers Donald of TX and Raymond of PA. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Gwen “ Wendy” (Saums) Drift, his loving son Dwayne and his wife Lisa(Liscik), brothers John of Canada and Richard of FL, plus many cousins, nieces,nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, February 13th, in the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Us Hwy 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844. Visiting for relatives & friends will be the same day from 4:00 – 6:00 pm in the funeral home.
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The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Through the month of February, view the collection of Survana Nagaraju (student artwork). Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Adult programs (registration required): • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. February 12, 19, 26; 7-8:30 p.m. and Wed. February 21, 28; 10-11:30 a.m. • Matinee Movie - “The Big Sick” starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan. Rated R. Sat. February 10, 2-4 p.m. • New Year, New You: Zumba - Zumba® uses dance steps to Latin and international music, combined with aerobic exercises, to tone your entire body in a dynamic, exciting, and effective way. Mon. February 12, 7-8 p.m. • Friends of Hillsborough Library Book Discussion “Once We Were Brothers” by Ronald Balson is a compelling tale of two boys and a family who struggle to survive in war-torn Poland, and a young love that struggles to endure the unspeakable cruelty of the Holocaust. Tues. February 13, 7:30-8:30 p.m. • Friday Afternoon Movie - “The Thomas Crown Affair”, originally released in 1969, starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway. Fri. February 16, 1-3 p.m. • Spanish Conversation Group - Native Spanish speakers Rosa Maria Merlo and Alicia Fontana will lead a new Spanish conversation group. Basic knowledge of Spanish is preferable, but all are welcome. Wed. February 21, 28; 6:30-8 p.m. • Your Home, Your Haven: About Building Permits Learn about the building permit process from members of the Hillsborough Township Building Department. Thurs. February 22, 7-8 p.m. • Writers Group - Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Thurs. February 22, 7-8 p.m. • Time to Read Book Discussion - “Truly Madly Guilty” by bestselling author Liane Moriarty. Tues. February 27, 10-11 a.m. • Folksy Fun with the Poorhouse Pickers: An Acoustic Americana Musical Celebration - The Poorhouse Pickers will play acoustic Americana, with a special love for those singer-songwriters who have an understanding and appreciation for the folk and country music of their roots. Thurs. March 1, 7-8 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Ages birth - 24 months. Fri. February 9, 10-10:30
a.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Grades K-4. Fri. February 9, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Valentine’s Day Cards - Create Valentine’s Day Cards in the children’s room while supplies last. All ages. Sat. February 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Hip Hop History: How it All Began - Learn about the birth of hip hop in New York City during the 1970s. Then write and produce your own hip hop song using an online music generator. Grades 7-12. Sat. February 10, 2-3:30 p.m. • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. February 10, 17, 24, March 3; 2-4 p.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Valentine’s Day Cards - Create Valentine’s Day cards in the children’s room while supplies last. All ages. Sat. February 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social time with toys available for play. This week: Samantha Nunzio, RD from ShopRite. For parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months. Mon. February 12, 10-10:45 a.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Rousseau Jungle Collage - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Grades K-4. Mon. February 12, 4-4:45 p.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. February 13, 20; 9:3010:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 24 months. Tues. February 13, 20; 10:30-10:50 a.m. • Art Adventures: Rousseau Jungle Collage - Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home. Ages 4-6. Thurs. February 15, 10-10:45 a.m. • Chinese New Year Craft Club - Make a Chinese lantern for your own lantern festival. We will be raffling off a copy of “The Year of the Dog” by Grace Lin. Grades 5-7. Thurs. February 15, 5:15-6 p.m. • Neshanic Garden Club: Flower Show Preparation Get ready for the NJ Flower & Garden Show. Create something fun with the members of the Neshanic Garden Club. Grades 1-4. Tues. February 20, 4-4:45 p.m. • Storytime: Preschool Book Club - Listen to stories from some of your favorite authors and share book-related activities. Theme: hugs and kisses. Ages 3-6 and their parent/caregiver. Wed. February 21, 10-10:45 a.m. • STEAM Lab: Making Stuff - Get a hands-on experience as you explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, and Math (STEAM) concepts while gaining 21st century skills. Grades 5-8. Wed. February 21, 5-6 p.m. • Finding the Right Colleges - This seminar will teach you how to be a savvy college shopper. Grades 9-12 and parents/caregivers. Wed. February 21, 7-8:30 p.m. • Math Matters - An interactive program that includes stories and activities that will get your math brains working. Ages 3-6. Thurs. February 22, 10-10:45 a.m. • STEM Stories: My Heart is Like a Zoo - Discover
geometry in non-fiction books and during a hands-on activity. Ages 3-6. Fri. February 23, 10-10:45 a.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10
minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Grades K-4. Fri. February 23, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • First Roots Music - Ms. Jenni will present an enter-
taining music class that helps your child develop language,
literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, fam-
ily-friendly setting. Ages birth - 36 months. Mon. February 26, 10-10:45 a.m. • Crafts for Kids - Children will create a fun craft. Grades 3-5. Tues. February 27, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
• Speak Up: How to Call Out Abuse - Become empow-
ered to take action when it comes to experiencing or ob-
serving abuse. Community service hours will be awarded. Grades 7-12. Wed. February 28, 6-8 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hills-
borough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail.com
for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. Homework Help Center Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. January 8 - March 15 The homework help center is available to students in
grades 3-12 in all subjects. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Writing Center
Get help with informational and creative writing as-
signments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college essay
peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The
writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. Dropin only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Library resources Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the on-
line catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the
Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages.
Bag of Books to Go - You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme.
Book Discussion Kits - Do you belong to a book dis-
cussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone
in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.
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GEORGE STREET PLAYHOUSE STAGES A TRIUMPHANT NEW PLAY BY THE AUTHOR OF ‘AMERICAN SON’
hen George Street Playhouse presented Christopher Demos-Brown’s “American Son” last year, I said it would rock your foundation. Demos-Brown returns with another “must-see” drama that packs a punch. “American Hero,” at George Street through Feb. 25, is riveting, upsetting, provocative and yes, entertaining. This is the second in what will be a trilogy of plays that explores conflicts within the American psyche. In this production’s program, Demos-Brown answers a question about what drive his plays: “I like when people with vastly different experiences and points of view are forced to confront each other. I like deeply flawed people struggling to be noble.” In doing so, he seizes on small events that he can dig into and puzzle out for their much wider social impact. In this play, the backdrop is the American military intervention in Iraq. With just four characters, Demos-Brown teases out just what it means to revere a war hero, both for the military, the American public, the celebrated soldier, as well as his platoon and his family. The hero is Rob (Armand Schultz), an ex-Marine captain who was gravely wounded in a firefight in Iraq. For his actions — jumping on a grenade to protect his comrades — he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. Back home in a wheelchair, he is trying to protect and defend what remains of his broken family — his teenage daughter, Shawn (Kally Duling). Rob has resumed civilian life as the owner of a chain of successful small businesses. However, disruption threatens this hard-won serenity. A former military buddy, Mary (Laiona Michelle), appears unexpectedly on his doorstep. She’s Army, who is black and lesbian. She enjoys reefer and defying convention. She’s a person of “vastly different experiences and points of view” from the God-fearing Catholic Rob. A boisterous, joyful reunion ensues, with reminiscences of shared times in the field. Mary even wins over the skeptical Shawn, who is emboldened to share her music as the member of an all-girl-band. As the real reason for Mary’s visit gradually unfolds,
Top photo from left: Armand Schultz and Laiona Michelle in "American Hero" at George Street Playhouse. Middle photo from left: John Bolger and Armand Schultz; bottom photo: Kally Duling and Michelle.
however, it’s not pretty. The event that won Rob his great honor is for Mary literally life-threatening. The scene shifts back to the times when Rob is being proposed for the medal. His Marine commanders — a colonel, a general — and a government functionary (each played by John Bolger), all have ulterior motives and agendas of their own. It’s clear that Rob is more a pawn in their own game competing with other military branches and somehow elevating his heroism to a higher plane. America wants a clean, selfless hero to admire. Any extenuating circumstances that would diminish this are to be edited out of the text. To create the character of Rob, Demos-Brown draws on an experience that made him wonder what it takes to make a public hero. He attended a talk by a Congressional Medal of Honor winner, whose racist comments about Barak Obama went unchallenged
by his audience. Having America’s highest honor seemed to make him unassailable. He was in a sense untouchable. Likewise, Rob is shielded by his celebrity, which he trades on in his business and in the goodwill of his community. The dark side of his heroic deed is kept hidden at all costs. Which is why Mary’s visit turns from rollicking and playful to desperate and accusatory. Their social and racial differences play a part. But in the end, it’s the morally corrupting effect of the medal that is Rob’s undoing. In one 90-minute act, this explosive play ratchets up the tension to a searing finale that will shock you. Through Demos-Brown’s rich dialogue and frank language, the cast powerfully brings these characters to life. Bolger, who plays at least four different characters (I lost count), appeared in "American Son," the first of the trilogy at George Street last year. As father and daughter, Schultz and Duling play characters whose relationship utterly transforms over the course of the drama. Michelle’s character Mary is both engaging and troubling. She’s the source of the highest humor and of the deepest anguish. Jason Simms’ set is a marvel of battle-torn remnants that fade in and out of the action as the characters emerge from past to present in flashbacks and flash-forwards. Lighting by Christopher J. Bailey and sound design by Scott Killian punctuate the shattering effects of battle. George Street has created a space in its cabaret room to reflect on veterans’ experience in a display of letters and commentary gathered from the Center for American War Letters. This display, “Operation Homecoming,” invites you to respond through “A Million Thanks,” a nonprofit organization that supports service members and veterans through letters and donations. “American Hero” confirms Demos-Brown’s reputation as an important emerging playwright of the uniquely American experience. This is a play that will have you in its grip from beginning to end.
“American Hero” continues at George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick, through Feb. 25. For tickets, go to www. georgestreetplayhouse.org or call 732-246-7717.
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Welcome Back Otter Actor Tim Matheson to help celebrate 40th anniversary of ‘Animal House’ at NJPAC
A week before filming was scheduled to start on “Animal House,” director John Landis had brought in the actors who were to play the Detla Tau Chi frat boys so that they could bond as their characters before the cameras started to roll for real. Tim Matheson as Eric “Otter” Stratton, Peter Riegert as Donald “Boon” Schoenstein, Bruce McGill as Daniel Simpson “D-Day” Day and James Widdoes as “Robert Hoover,” president of Delta house, were among those who showed up in the fall of 1977 in Eugene, Oregon — home of the University of Oregon, parts of which would serve as the film’s fictional Faber College — to hang and out get to
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know each other. “It was ostensibly called ‘rehearsal’ and it was only the Deltas,” Matheson says during a recent telephone interview. “But it wasn’t really a rehearsal. We walked around campus, we hung out and we went to see the Deathmobile being made. The only rehearsal kind of thing we did was the following Saturday. Everybody was there by then and we were all in a cramped room at the Roadway Inn, with 30 people reading the script.” But Matheson says there were two events during that advance week where the Delta actors did bond in character. The first was when Landis invited the cast members to a campus fraternity house were the interiors of the movie would be shot as Delta house. “Landis allowed us to decorate — or un-decorate — the walls by spray painting graffiti,” Matheson says. The second, in what may have been a preview “of things to come for the Eric “Otter” Stratton character — who was always damn glad to meet you — was that Matheson met a couple of women on campus who invited him and the other actors to a real campus frat party. “One of the girls said, ‘Oh, we go out every Friday night to a different fraternity house. Why don’t you go with us?’ And I didn’t know any better, so about 10 of us went with these two girls,” Matheson says. They all ended up at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house, which according to Matheson was the jock frat at the University of Oregon. “It was like a scene in the movie,” he says. “It was this massive Colonial upscale house with a giant disco room that
had a skyline mural of New York City on the wall. We eventually got thrown out of there and got into a huge fight out on the lawn with the football team. They said, ‘You Hollywood [types] can’t come up here and try to steal our girls.’ And they proceeded to thump us. We escaped with our lives and with a little of our dignity. But only a little.” It’s stories like those that Matheson will share with audience members who attend a screening of the 40th anniversary of the 1978 release of the iconic “Animal House,” Feb. 16, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark. Hosted by film critic Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine, the film will be shown on the center’s wide screen after which Travers will welcome Matheson onstage to talk about his recollections of making the film. “I love Peter Travers and Rolling Stone, so I think it will be fun to sit down with him and reminisce,” said Matheson. “We’ll talk about things that people maybe don’t know about the making of the movie and maybe some about my personal relationship with John Belushi.” At the time of the filming, Belushi — who portrayed John “Bluto” Blutarsky in the movie — was still committed to “Saturday Night Live.” He would spend Monday through Wednesday filming “Animal House” scenes in Oregon, then fly back to New York to do “Saturday Night Live” Thursday through Saturday. “Bruce McGill [who played D-Day] and I would pick John up at the airport when he came back from shooting ‘Saturday Night Live’ on Sunday afternoon,” Matheson says. “We’d take him back to his house where he was staying with his wife, Judy, and we’d hang out. But there wasn’t too much partying going on because we were working pretty hard.” Matheson has had a 50-year career as an actor, director and producer. In addition to his role in “Animal House,” Matheson has received two Emmy nominations for his work on NBC’s “The West Wing” and recently starred in “Killing Reagan” for National Geographic. Some of Matheson’s feature films include “1941,” “To Be or Not To Be,” “Fletch” and “Van Wilder.” He began his career at the age of 13 in Robert Young’s series “Window on Main Street” and in 1964 provided the voice of the title character in the animated cartoon “Jonny Quest.” “I auditioned for the part when I was 15 and got the part when I was 16,” Matheson says about doing the Jonny Quest role. “I remember my mother dropping me off at Hanna-Barbera Studios. When a kid worked on a set, you had a teacher and you’d go to three hours worth of school. Then you had an hour lunch and then you’d work for six See MATHESON, Page 5B
February 9, 2018
TIMEOFF 3B
STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
‘Seussical’ at Music Mountain Theatre Terrific singing and beloved characters make this a fun show for the whole family
If a show for the family is what you’re looking to see, then Music Mountain Theatre is the place to be. For it’s there in Lambertville, up on a stage, where you’ll see characters you know from the page. There are stories, and dancing and colorful sets. And of course lots of singing, even some duets. Few Broadway musicals are more family friendly than “Seussical,” and Music Mountain Theatre’s current version of the show, on stage through Feb. 18, is sure to entertain for various reasons, but especially for the singing. The cast is filled with terrific voices, from the largest elephant to the smallest Who. “Seussical” is based on various stories by Dr. Seuss. It opened on Broadway in November of 2000. Expectations were high, but reviews were tepid and it ran for less than a year. It’s no “Guys and Dolls” but it’s fun and often performed by regional groups. The show features lots of Seuss characters, including The Cat in the Hat (played by Louis Palena) who helps a boy imagine the story we’re about to see. The Cat sticks around as our host for the show and is joined by two other cats (played by Tara Keelen and Travis Gawason). The main story focuses on the elephant Horton (Tim Chastain) who can hear the tiny folk known as the Whos living in a speck of dust. One of those Whos is a boy named JoJo (played by different young actors on different weekends) who is in constant trouble for his creative thinking (a nod to the book “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think”). Horton is ridiculed by everyone around him except for his neighbor Gertrude McFuzz (Jill Palena). Gertrude is sweet on Horton and has her own insecurities because of her single-feathered tail. Gertrude takes pills to have a tail that’s more like Mayzie La Bird’s. My guess is Dr. Seuss’ original story taught kids to love themselves as they are, but in this century Gertrude’s plight also works as a joke on overmedication and plastic surgery. Chastain brings terrific singing to Horton. His voice is strong and also conveys the character’s kindness and sensitivity, especially during “Alone in the Universe.” Chastain also is a good actor, capturing Horton’s goodness and his being steadfast in his belief in the Whos and that “a person is a person no matter how small.” Horton’s song “Horton Hears a Who,” sung with the three “Bird Girls” (Morgan Tarrant, Elizabeth Honan and Lucinda Fisher) is an early highlight. Jill Palena is a wonderful as Gertrude. Not only is her singing voice lovely, she brings a lot of heart and personality to her numbers, especially “The One Feather Tail of Miss Gertrude McFuzz.” She and Chastain team up for a sweet “Notice Me Horton,” and Palena gets some of the show’s biggest laughs with the running joke of Gertrude’s tail growing … and growing. Her facial expressions during
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Music Mountain Theatre in Lambertville is presenting “Seussical” through Feb. 18.
this bit are priceless. Siiyara Nelson is wonderful as Mayzie La Bird, bringing down the house with “Amazing Mayzie” and playing it coy as Mayzie tricks Horton into sitting on her egg. Edward Honan also gets laughs as General Gengus Khan Schmitz, particularly during the number “The Military” in which the General boasts of getting the Who boys in line. One of them couldn‘t color in the lines and one actually had an opinion. The set pieces by Karl Weigand are very Seuss-like, and directors/choreographers Jordan Brennan and Louis Palena set a fun tone while keeping the story moving. Also keep in mind the run will include a relaxed performance for special needs audience members on Feb. 10. “Seussical” is at Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, through Feb. 18. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337.
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February 9, 2018
IN CONCERT By Anthony Stoeckert
Finger Picking Good Tony Trischka’s banjo concert will showcase the versatility of the instrument Tony Trischka’s career as a banjo player has taken him around the world. Over his nearly 50-year career, he’s collaborated with musical giants such as Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice and Steve Martin, played in the band for a Broadway show, and has appeared in movies. But even he was a little surprised to find himself playing banjo, accompanying Mile Cyrus for a version of Elton John’s “The Bitch is Back” a few weeks ago. This year’s Grammys included Cyrus and John performing “Tiny Dancer.” Coinciding with the awards show was a tribute concert to John, recorded at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden, to air on CBS later this year. “She [Cyrus] wanted a banjo in one song so I got to sit in with her and Elton
John’s band, because Elton John was there and he sang also,” Trischka says. “So I was playing with his band, backing up Miley Cyrus.” On Feb. 16, Trischka will be at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton to perform a concert presented by the Princeton Folk Music Society. And in talking about Cyrus, he jokes, “She won’t be coming with me.” Trischka grew up in Syracuse, New York, and discovered the banjo when he was a teenager in the early ‘60s when he heard the Kingston Trio’s version of the song “M.T.A.” “I just fell in love with it,” he says. “There was a banjo solo on there by Dave Guard; when I heard that, all bets were off. I thought, ‘OK, I’m going to be a banjo
Tony Trischka will play a banjo concert at Christ Congregation Church, Feb. 16.
player now.’” He was already a guitar-playing folkie, influenced by his parents who listened to Pete Seeger, The Weavers and Lead Belly records. “I had a good upbringing,” he says. He was 14 when he started playing banjo and soon found other banjo players to collaborate and tour with. “I was lucky to always be in the right place at the right time,” Trischka says. “It was never a plan, it just happened, I was very fortunate that way.” He started playing traditional bluegrass music, and made his recording debut with the band Country Cooking on the 1971 album “15 Bluegrass Instrumentals.” His career eventually took him to Broadway, playing in the show “The Robber Bridegroom” in the 1970s. He made his film debut in 1984’s “Foxfire,” starring Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn and John Denver. He also has an online banjo school at www.artistworks.com, and continues to write and record music. He expects to re-
lease a new album about the Civil War, titled “This Favored Land,” later this year. Bluegrass remains the foundation of Trischka’s banjo playing, but he’s also influenced by jazz, classical and rock. All of those styles will be heard in his concert. “It’s a combination of things,” Trischka says of his show. “It’s a solo concert, all banjo all the time. I use, depending on what I end up doing, four or five banjos from different eras, giving different sounds. So it’s not just one sound. I do some traditional bluegrass, I do a Beatles medley, I do a ‘shameless pandering’ medley where I play all the tunes people want to hear, all the overplayed banjo tunes. He’ll also play original songs, a Pete Seeger medley, an arrangement of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and some singalongs. “It’s a big musical party, I guess you can say,” he says. The various banjos he plays create different sounds and showcase the instrument’s versatility. “In some cases, I use a banjo to inspire me to write a tune,” Trischka says. “I have a banjo which is an octave lower, it’s a low-sounding banjo that I got some years ago. When I played bluegrass on it, it didn’t feel right so I ended up writing a couple of tunes on it. That sort of got me into the instrument.” Another banjo has nylon strings, resulting in a quieter tone that sounds like classic march and ragtime music of the turn of the century. “I delve a little into the history of the banjo without being too pedantic,” Trischka says. “I try to bring a lot of different flavors to keep it interesting, keep things moving along.”
Tony Trischka will perform at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Feb. 16, 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $10 students, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org or call 609-7990944.
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MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of Feb. 9-15. Schedules are subject to change.
HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Black Panther (reserved recliners) (PG13) Thurs. 7:35. Black Panther (PG13) Thurs. 7. The 15:17 to Paris (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05; Sun. 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45; Mon.-Thurs. 3:05, 5:25, 7:45. Peter Rabbit (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; Sun. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 4:55, 7:20. Fifty Shades Freed (reserved recliners) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05; Sun. 12:05, 2:35, 5:05, 7:35; Mon.Thurs. 2:35, 5:05, 7:35. Winchester (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35, 10; Sun. 12:20, 2:45, 5:10, 7:35; Mon.-Thurs. 2:45, 5:10, 7:35. Maze Runner: The Death Cure (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15; Sun.-Thurs. 1, 4:05, 7:10. 12 Strong (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:25, 4:20, 7:15, 10:10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:25, 4:20, 7:15. The Post (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05. Hostiles (reserved recliners) (R) Fri.-Sat. 1, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15; Sun.-Wed. 1, 4:05, 7:10; Thurs. 1, 4:05. The Greatest Showman (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Sun. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:45, 5:15, 7:45. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun.Wed. 1:30, 4:15, 7; Thurs. 1:30, 4:15.
Matheson Continued from Page 2B hours. She’d drop me off and I’d spend three hours doing my homework. And then I’d walk around and watch the animators drawing ‘Ruff and Ready,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘TheJetsons,’ ‘Jonny Quest.’ It was awesome.” And although Matheson had previously worked in the film industry — most notably in the 1973 Clint Eastwood movie “Magnum Force” as a rouge cop — “Animal House” was his first comedy role. Among his favorite “Otter” scenes in the movie, which helped propel Belushi’s to stardom, were what Matheson calls “the date with a dead girl” Fawn Leibowitz scenes; the “Otter Defense” courtroom hearing scene; and the grocery store cucumber scene with Verna Bloom, who played Marion Wormer, wife of Faber College Dean Vernon Wormer (played by John Vernon). “Verna was incredible. She came in and jumped right into the spirit of things and was committed 100 percent,” Matheson says. “Oftentimes you get a job and you think, ‘This is some B.S. movie.’ And you get actors who come with attitude. But not with Verna. She couldn’t have been sweeter and more charming and sexy.” Matheson said there wasn’t any of himself in the “Otter” character during the filming of the movie. But after the movie, became a hit, things changed a bit for him. “I certainly had wished to be that guy, but I was a very inexperienced young dater,” he said. “I think as I got older — and being an actor is sort of an entry to meeting people — I was aware of that kind of behavior but I was never that guy. I was never that glib and funny and that sure of himself. But after the movie came out, I got credit for that kind of behavior and I could adopt it when it suited my purposes.” Matheson believes “Animal House” is a rite of passage film, something that is passed on from parents to children. “My kids had never seen the film before they got to college,” he says. “My oldest daughter called me one time from the University of Miami and said, ‘Dad, I’m at a toga party! You’ve got to talk to some of my friends!’” I think that speaks to why the movie is so revered and loved, because it does say things about college. And it certainly is also nostalgic to a certain time in America.” In that context, Matheson considers “Animal House” among the highlights of his career. “It opened the door to so many things for me. I learned so much from John Landis, the actors and the writers,” he says. “I’ve been very fortunate to work with people who shared so many wise things with me and helped me figure out a little something in this crazy business.” Tim Matheson will appear during a 40th-anniverary screening of Animal House at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $29$150; www.njpac.org.
MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): Phantom Thread (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 1:20, 4:10, 7. I, Tonya (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Sun.Thurs. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10. Darkest Hour (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:15, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:15. Call Me By Your Name (R) Fri.-Thurs. 1:50, 7. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) Fri.-Sat. 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 2, 4:40, 7:20. Lady Bird (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:45, 7:10, 9:25; Sun.-Thurs. 4:45, 7:10.
PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): I, Tonya (R) Fri. 3:45, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 3:45, 6:45; Mon.-Tues. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45; Wed. 1:45, 4:45, 8; Thurs 1:45, 4:45, 7:45. Phantom Thread (R) Fri. 4, 7, 9:45; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:45; Sun. 4, 7; Mon.-Tues. 2, 5, 8; Wed. 2, 5; Thurs. 2, 5, 8. Royal Opera Rigoletto (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Before Sunrise (1995) (R) Wed. 7:30 p.m.
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February 9, 2018
CROSSWORD PUZZLE “SUBSTITUTE MEASURES” By ED SESSA
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“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. “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, 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, through Feb. 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; 609-397-3337. “Honk! A Musical,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical about a chick named “Ugly.” Shunned by the other barnyard animals for being different, he ultimately finds acceptance when his special kind of beauty is revealed. Performed by The Yardley Players, Feb 9-18. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Fly,” Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St. on the Princeton University campus. Play inspired by the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American Army Air Corps fighters who flew over the skies of Europe and North Africa during World War II. Presented by Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater, featuring senior Nemo Teferi and directed by guest director Whitney White, Feb. 9-10, 8 p.m. Admission is free. For reservations, call 609-258-9220. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Tony-winning musical packed with magic, romance, and glass slippers, in addition to the Rodgers & Hammerstein’s original songs like “Impossible/It’s Possible,” “In My Own Corner,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 10, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$98; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. BALLET “Sleeping Beauty,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. The State Ballet Theatre of Russia and its company of 40 dancers returns to McCarter with another of classical ballet’s timeless fairy, set to the familiar Tchaikovsky score. The traditional Petipa choreography tells the age-old story of the sleeping Princess Aurora and the handsome prince who awakens her with a kiss, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $30-$87.50; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. CHILDREN’S THEATER “Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. A school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such songs as “Just A Bill,” “Unpack your adjectives” and “Conjunction Junction,” Feb. 10-24. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.
MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Dryden Ensemble, Miller Chapel, located on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Program featuring Bach’s Cantatas 85, 111, and 138. Scored for four solo voices with an ensemble of two oboes, strings, and chamber organ, the cantatas will feature a quartet of Baroque specialists: soprano Teresa Wakim, mezzo-soprano Kristen Dubenion-Smith, tenor Jason McStoots, and baritone William Shar, Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. $25; www.drydenensemble.org. Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian
Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral Reading of Schumann, Requiem, Opus & Thompson, Alleluia & Lauridsen, O Magnum Mysterium. Choral singers welcome. No auditions, no rehearsal. Scores will be provided if you need one, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. Admission costs $10 for guests; www.princetonol.com. Brentano String Quartet with pianist Jonathan Biss, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Program features Mozart’s String Quartet No. 19 in C Major; Webern’s 6 Bagatellen for String Quartet, Op. 9; and Elgar’s Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84. Presented by Princeton University Concerts, Feb. 15, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$40; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220. Eastern Wind Symphony, Nicholas Auditorium at Rutgers, 85 George St., New Brunswick. “Fiesta!” concert of Spanish and Mexican music. Featuring a guest performance by the JP Stevens HS Wind Ensemble, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. $30, $20 seniors/students; www.easternwindsymphony.org; 215530-0165. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Laugh & Love Red Cabaret Show, Masonic Temple, 100 Barrack St., Trenton. Norwood Young, of Ewing Township, will headline a cabaret show. Young was a winning contestant on “Star Search” in the 1980s and later was the lead singer of the jazz band, Pieces of a Dream. She will be joined by Luenell, an actress and stand-up comedian, Feb. 9, 8 p.m. $40; 609-577-5672. Accordion Virtuosi of Russia, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Consisting of dozens of master accordionists and an ace rhythm section of percussion, electric guitar, bass and more, the Virtuosi amaze and delight their audiences with daredevil feats of keyboard and button prowess, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. $25-$45; mccarter.org; 609258-2787. Arts Council of Princeton’s Cabernet Cabaret, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Sixth annual Cabernet-infused performance with Sarah Donner and special guests Mark Applegate, Matthew Campbell, and Rebecca Mullaney for a night of live music filled with drama, romance and comedy, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. A tapas reception provided by Mediterra Restaurant will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777. Tony Trischka, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Banjo player will perform a concert of progressive acoustic music, Feb. 16, 8:15 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $10 students and people under 22; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944. The Hot Club of Philadelphia, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Acoustic jazz quartet, mainly influenced by the music of the original Hot Club of France, Feb. 16, 7 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. “The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection. Exhibit of 38 paintings from The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C., offers an analysis of the modernist still life, including rarely seen works by European and American masters such as Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Marsden Hartley,
Milton Avery, and Georgia O’Keeffe, through April 29. 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. “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” Exhibit reveals the findings at Morven from Hunter Research’s excavation of one of New Jersey’s earliest greenhouses, Feb. 16 through June 3. Opening event, Feb. 15, 67:30 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144.
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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. Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall, 23A N. Main St., Cranbury. “Art from The Trenton Community A-Team.” The Trenton Community A-TEAM supports, develops, and promotes self-taught, local artists because art can be transformative by reframing the artist’s connectedness to self and others and by enhancing community pride, through Feb. 23. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Monday, Feb. 19. Also open Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Artist Mimi Zhong will exhibit pastels. Her representational works include landscapes, still life, and portraits, through Feb. 27. Reception, Feb. 10, noon to 2 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. Brodsky Gallery, Chauncey Conference Center, Educational Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton. “Then and Now,” oil and pastel paintings by Janet Purcell. Exhibit includes a new body of work by Purcell — eight pastel paintings, all created at the historic Hopewell Train Station as part of the Artists at the Station group, through March 6; www.janpurcellart.com. The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Communications Building on MCCC’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. “Passing the Palette: Arts Educators and Students,” showcasing the talents of high school art teachers and their students, through March 8. Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery. Arts Council of Princeton’s Taplin Gallery, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts,102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Heroes of Comic Art, featuring original published artworks by artists that created many of the comic heroes that we enjoy in today’s books and films, through March 10. Workshop, Super Heroes Like Me, led by local illustrator/author Rashad Malik Davis, Feb. 24, 1-5 p.m. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. “adaptation: an exploration of scale” featuring works by Lindsay Feuer, Carrie Norin, and Madelaine Shellaby, Feb. 12 through March 8. Reception, Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is in session. For more information, go to www.pds.org or call 609-924-6700, ext. 1772.
COMEDY
Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Joe List, Feb. 9-10, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $20; Big 10 Comedy Show with host Gordon Baker-Bone, Feb. 13, 8 p.m., $10; Valentine’s Day with Mike Vecchione, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., $25; Andrew Dice Clay, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17, 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., $40; www.stressfactory.com; 732545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Shuli, Feb. 9; Goumba Johnny with Jon Bramnick, Feb. 10; Valentine’s show with Jerrold Benford and Ashley Gavin, Feb. 14;catcharisingstar.com; 609-9878018.
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PACKET PICKS Feb. 9-10 SweetART Market at Arts Council The Arts Council of Princeton will present its SweetART Market Valentine-themed sale, Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m. and Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the arts council’s pop-up studio, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. The sale will offer original work by local artists. Attendees can expect unique jewelry, ceramics, glassware, textiles, sweet treats and other forms of fine art and craft for gift-giving. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Feb. 10 Multi-cultural concert in Lawrenceville Adath Israel Congregation in Lawrence will present Heal the World, a multi-cultural, interfaith concert, beginning at 7 p.m. The performance will showcase music from diverse genres in the themes of communal healing, peace, cooperation and friendship. Featured will be: Trenton Capital Singers Chorale, Adath Israel Ensemble, Saint Ann’s 12:30 Band, Grace Church Taiwanese Choir, and Eggerts Crossing First Baptist Gospel Choir. In addition, the attendees will help create a communal art piece and student art will be displayed. Admission costs $12, $10 students. For more information, go to www.adathisraelnj.org or call 609-896-4977.
Feb. 10-11 Chinese New Year in Plainsboro The Plainsboro Library will mark Chinese New Year with a weekend of art, live performance, crafts, games and more. On Feb. 10, from noon to 1:45 p.m., artist Mimi Yang will hold a reception for her exhibition of pastels and Chinese knotting. The artist will answer questions regarding her work. At 1:45 p.m., the dragon dance team from the Huaxia Chinese School will kick off the performances with a dragon dance that will start outside and wind through the library. Afterward, music and dance performances by local groups will take place in the Community Room. Performers will include the Bravura Orchestra, Huaxia Chinese School, Yinghua International School, Todd Tieger Tai Chi, and more. Tickets will be passed out at the event. On Feb. 11, local artists and calligraphers will demonstrate the arts of Chinese brush painting and Chinese calligraphy. There also will be games, activities, a program on Chinese knotting and more. For more information, go to www.plainsborolibrary.org.
Feb. 13 JaZams to host book launch party Airlie Anderson, local award-winning illustrator/author, will mark the release of her new picture book “Neither” during a launch party at JaZams, 25 Palmer Square E. in Princeton. This colorful and touching story celebrates diversity and what makes each of us unique. A little creature that’s not quite a bird and not quite a bunny — it is “neither” — searches for a place to fit in. The event will include cake, a craft activity and a reading by Anderson. For more information, call 609-924-8697.
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Pam Hersh
A new view on climate change A new initiative has taken on the mission of educating people in an accessible and non-partisan way On the cold, windy, dreary February day when Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, my mind kept drifting to visions of the springtime French Market of the Garden Club of Princeton. At this longtime Princeton rite-of-spring — taking place each Friday morning at the petite plaza where Mercer Street intersects with Nassau Street, club members sell cut flowers, potted perennials and native plants often brought from their own gardens. My musings about the flower market, however, had nothing to do with dreaming about a warmer climate, but rather more to do with contemplating climate change. Specifically, I was thinking about a “C-Change” of difference taking place in the way we think about climate change. I learned last week that the same energetic individuals associated with the joyful market are among those who make up the dynamic force behind C-Change Conversations. This climate change communications initiative has a mission to educate about climate change by providing accessible, non-partisan information usually in a small, casual discussion group setting. Princeton resident Kathleen Biggins planted the seed for the initiative that is growing and thriving thanks to the efforts of a team of 10 gardening aficionados — from the Garden Club of Princeton and the Stony Brook Garden Club — who are committed to promoting discussion about the risks and opportunities associated with climate change. “We present clear, unbiased, scientific information to our fellow citizens without politics and with the hope of creating awareness of how climate change will affect them personally,” said Biggins, who has a professional background in advertising and journalism. “People seem to bandy about the term ‘climate change’ without really comprehending or even wanting to comprehend its impact,” she said. “This resistance to understanding climate change may be because climate change issues have been communicated in a hyper-partisan environment and in overly technical terms.” Ultimately, through more effective communications, the CChange group hopes to encourage bipartisan action to blunt the most significant threats and support efforts to adapt to a changing environment. “Many people don’t realize that the garden clubs throughout the country are far more than flower markets and growing wonderful gardens. We have a very strong environmental education mission. I became inspired to establish CChange Conversations four years ago, when I attended a national garden club conference whose theme
The team of determined C-Changers comprise Princeton area residents, many of whom are well known for working on sustainability and environmental issues: Kathy Herring, Catherine Sidamon-Eristoff, Kim Haren, Sophie Glovier, Kathleen Biggins, Katy Kinsolving, Margaret Sieck, Pam Mount, Harriette Brainard, Carrie Dyckman. was climate change. The conference featured non-partisan, educational, scholarly research on the topic. It was after Superstorm Sandy, and many weird weather stories and frightening scenarios were being presented from experts with no political axes to grind and only presenting factual data on the effects of climate change.” Biggins came away from the conference “a changed woman” with the realization that in her own community, not enough people were talking about climate change and its ramifications. The team of determined CChangers includes Princeton area residents, many of whom are well known for working on sustainability and environmental issues: Kathy Herring, Catherine SidamonEristoff, Kim Haren, Sophie Glovier, Biggins, Katy Kinsolving, Margaret Sieck, Pam Mount, Harriette Brainard, Carrie Dyckman. They currently are implementing two initiatives — the salon-styled conversations series, and the Climate Change Primer. The C-Change Conversations lecture series, which started in 2014, provides a forum for community members across the political spectrum to learn from and question experts on the potential impacts of climate change on our economy, geopolitical security, health and
safety. The discussions generally take place in the living rooms of the C-Change team members. Speakers have included: Christine Todd Whitman, former New Jersey governor and former administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency; Dr. Max Holmes, senior scientist, Woods Hole Research Center and adviser to the U.S. Department of State; Dr. Robert Kopp, Rutgers University, Director of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences Institute; Dr. Stephen Pacala, professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University, former Head, Princeton Environmental Institute, chair, Climate Central; Michael Lemonick, science editor for Scientific American, former Time Magazine journalist and author of first Time Magazine cover article on climate change. The other initiative from CChange Conversations is the Climate Change Primer, a Power Point presentation developed with support from the Princeton-based Climate Central (an independent organization of scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about the changing climate) and the Yale Program for Climate Communications. “It [the Primer] provides answers to many of the questions most Americans have about climate change,” Biggins said. “We present
the Primer to national and local associations, business groups, and schools and in private homes. In 2017, we launched a nationwide tour of the primer which continues to be received with enthusiasm by civic minded citizens, of all political persuasions. “It has been an amazing experience. First to be part of this incredible group of volunteers who have so generously given their energies and talents to create something truly unique. And secondly, to see how strongly our Primer presentation resonates with audiences across the country. People seem hungry for the information we are sharing and to truly value our approach.” Terhune Orchards’ co-owner Pam Mount, renowned throughout New Jersey for her volunteer work in the area of preservation and sustainability, calls herself the “senior stateswoman” or “just the oldest” of the group. “Even though I have been involved in environmental advocacy for a number of years, I am particularly impressed with this CChange team,” she said. “It is amazing what a group of determined women can accomplish. We are all volunteers. We have no paid staff. But we are a force.” And this other Pam would add: a force of nature and change for the better. For more information, go to www.c-changeconversations.org.
Events to honor Black History Month By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor February is Black History Month, and various organizations are marking the month with lectures, programs, exhibits and the performing arts. These events promise to educate people about lesserknown chapters of African-American history, and to bring people together. The 1719 William Trent House Museum is hosting the exhibit, “Lift Every Voice: African American Poetry from Colonial Times to Today,” through Feb. 28. On display in each room of the museum are selected poems focusing on the experience and legacy of slavery in America from colonial times to the present with brief information about the poet and the historical context for the poem. Featured poets range from Phillis Wheatley, a woman taken into slavery as a child who became a celebrated published poet in the 1700s while remaining enslaved in the household of a Boston merchant, to contemporary poet Terrance Hayes,
winner of the 2010 National Book Award for Poetry. An opening reception will be held Feb. 11, from 24 p.m. On Feb. 25 at 4 p.m., the exhibit culminates in an illustrated talk by Dr. Cassandra Jackson about African-American poetry from Colonial times to the present day. Jackson is the current scholar-inresidence at the Grounds for Sculpture and is an author and professor of English at The College of New Jersey. Admission to the talk costs $10. The museum is located at 15 Market St., Trenton. Regular admission costs $5, $4 seniors/children. For more information, go to williamtrenthouse.org. The Plainsboro Library will present a program, “From Africa to America,” Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. The presentation will include dance and song with Carol WatsonJohnson and a troupe of teenage dancers from her school in Trenton to chronicle the history of AfricanAmericans in the U.S. — from the time of slavery through the Civil Rights movement and the election
of Barack Obama as the first African-American president. Gospel songs, music of the Harlem Renaissance, and songs of the Civil Rights movement will all be part of the program, for which Watson-Johnson has choreographed contemporary dance steps. The Plainsboro Library is located at 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. For more information, call 609-275-2897. The Lawrence Library will celebrate Black History Month by hosting two programs by presenter Al Corbett, “The Logistics of the Underground Railroad” and “Black Lives Matter: The John Woolman Effect.” On Feb. 15 at 7 p.m., the library will host “Logistics of the Underground Railroad.” Historian Corbett will use his systems engineering background to discuss and explore the Underground Railroad as a complex, secret network of underestimated people and resources that aided in the liberation, emancipation and education of thousands of slaves. On Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., the library
will present “Black Lives Matter: The John Woolman Effect.” In this presentation, Corbett will discuss how Woolman’s essay “Some Considerations on the Keeping of Negros” and his road from New Jersey to North Carolina helped create the moral environment to abolish slavery. The library is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. For more information, email lawprogs@ mcl.org or call 609-9896920. Local historian Larry Kidder will describe the experiences of African-American families living and working in Pleasant Valley, Hopewell Township, from the time of slavery into the 20th century, Feb. 20 at the Hopewell Branch Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. Kidder will discuss how the families’ stories contribute to a fuller understanding of changes in our society as well as the evolution of agriculture in New Jersey. The program will begin at 7 p.m.
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Dr. Brian Culp
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older adults. The amount of time between when a fracture occurs and when surgery is performed plays an important role in how much function you may regain and future quality of life. Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s (PMC) Hip Fracture Program is designed to treat patients quicker, improving their chances of making a full recovery.
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managed through a variety of non-habit forming drugs such as a prescriptionstrength Tylenol or Motrin. This approach minimizes medication side effects. Prevent falls to prevent fractures When it comes to hip fractures, the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is true. There are many actions you can take to prevent falls and prevent fractures, including: • Reviewing medicines with your doctor to determine if any might make you dizzy or sleepy. • Get screened for osteoporosis and treated if necessary. Calcium supplements and certain medications can help treat osteoporosis. • Doing exercises that strengthen your legs and improve your balance. However, talk to your doctor before beginning a new exercise regimen. • Getting your vision checked at least once a year and updating your eyeglass prescription as necessary. Keep your glasses clean. • Always keep objects off the stairs, and fix loose or uneven steps. • Rid your home of tripping hazards such as area rugs and general clutter. • Install handrails along stairs and in bathrooms and showers. Put a nonslip rubber mat on the floor of the tub or shower. • Don’t let water sit on
the floor. Clean up messes or spills and dry your floors immediately. • Make sure there are lights — and light switches — at the top and bottom of the stairways. Install nightlights, especially in the bathroom and bedroom, and keep a lamp close to the bed where it is easy to reach. • Move commonly used kitchen items to lower shelves. Never use a chair as a step stool. • Use tools such as a cane or a walker to help maintain balance. • Avoid going out in snowy or icy conditions. If you must go out, avoid walking on ice and wear appropriate footwear. • Talk to your doctor about your risk for falls and about specific things you can do to prevent a hip fracture. Learn more Penn Medicine Princeton Health, through its Community Wellness Program, will host a discussion titled Hip Fractures: What You Need to Know from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the South Brunswick Wellness Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction. To register for the free session or for more information, go to www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 888-897-8979. Brian Culp, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon on the Medical Staff of Princeton Health.
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Artful Displays at Galleries By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor
The groundhog may have predicted six more weeks of winter, but the area’s galleries are in full bloom. The exhibits being presented by galleries offer opportunities to view, and purchase art, in various settings. Paintings, sculptures and mixed media are being showcased, and many exhibits include receptions that offer the opportunity to meet artists to discuss their work. Exhibits in the area include: Princeton University’s Bernstein Gallery in Robertson Hall will present “Sidewalk Sightings: People Without Homes,” an exhibit of mixed media works by Fanny Allié, Feb. 12 through April 12. Allié tears apart and re-assembles pieces of found fabric, mixed media and newsprint images to create characters of the street. From her small fabric doll-like figures to her life-sized poignant silhouettes, all are informed by her daily observation of people living on the New York City sidewalks, people she crosses paths with every day. “My work shows traces of a fleeting moment, an ephemeral existence and most of all, a narrative that links us to each other in our daily life,” Allié wrote in an artist’s statement. “Several pieces of the work on display were made in 2014 during and after her Engaging Artists Residency, a project organized by Artist Volunteer Center and More Art, New York City, which focused on homelessness. An opening reception is scheduled for March 2, 6-8 p.m. Admission to the reception and exhibit are free. Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to wws.princeton.edu/about-wws/bernstein-gallery. The Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School is presenting “adaptation: an exploration of scale” featuring the work of artists Lindsay Feuer, PDS science teacher Carrie Norin, and Madelaine Shellaby, Feb. 12 through March 8. The exhibit features microscopic cell photography, biological fantasies, and botanical imagery from three accomplished artists. Feuer’s porcelain sculptures animate everyday organic plants and turn them into whimsical daydreams. Feuer creates capricious sculptural forms using luminescent porcelain, which invoke the natural world while remaining beautiful imaginary sculptures. Princeton Day School biology teacher Dr. Carrie Norin uses digital microscopy to investigate dried and living plant material to visually explore structures important to biological evolution. All plants were sourced from the PDS campus and greenhouse, then sliced, stained, and photographed at high levels of magnification. She
At left: "Lambertville Station," a wood stain by Lawrence teacher Sean Carney, is among 30 works by high school students and their teachers on view in “Passing the Palette” at the MCCC Gallery. At right, a sculpture by Lindsay Feuer is on view at Princeton Day School’s Anne Reid '72 Art Gallery. manipulates images to accentuate the intersection between art and science. “My photography aims to honor the evolutionary adaptations that have shaped the plant kingdom for hundreds of millions of years, while revealing their hidden beauty at the cellular level,” she says in a statement. Madelaine Shellaby’s digital photographs combine exotic organic forms to create playful still lifes. Her hybrid fruits and flowers are added to collage, drawing, and painting, taking us into her imaginary world. The exhibit is on view Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is in session. A reception is scheduled for Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. For more information, go to www.pds.org. Mimi Zhong will exhibit pastels at the Plainsboro Library Gallery, Feb. 3-17. The representational works include landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Zhong is from Taiwan, and is a graduate of National Taiwan University of Arts’ Department of Western Art. She came to the United States in 1994, and presently lives in Edison. Ms. Zhong returned to her artwork in 2005 after she was in-
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troduced to the pastel medium. Now retired, she teaches painting to children and Chinese knotting to adults at the Mid-Jersey Chinese School. Zhong has shown her work in many juried shows, including the Pastel Society of America’s 40th Annual Exhibition. Her awards include the Flora Giffuni Memorial Award from The American Artists Professional League’s 87th Grand Annual Exhibition; the Jack Richeson & Co. Gold Brush Award and the Marquis Who’s Who in America Artist Reference Award from Audubon Artists 68th and 69th Annual Exhibitions; and honors from the New Rochelle Art Association’s exhibitions. She is a member of Audubon Artists, The American Artists Professional League, and Taipei Pastel Association. The library is located at 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reception will be held Feb. 10, noon to 2 p.m. and will kick off the library’s Chinese New Year festival. For more information, call 609-275-2897. The Gallery at Mercer County Community College is showcasing the talents of high school art teachers and their students in “Pass-
ing the Palette: Arts Educators and Students” on view through March 8. Among the participating high schools are Lawrence, Hopewell Valley, Trenton Central West, Allentown, and the Peddie School. Thirty works will be on display. According to Gallery Director Lucas Kelly, the Gallery hosted a similarly-themed show several years ago that was well received. “An exhibit like this is important for students,” Kelly said. “In the classroom, they learn the foundations of creating art. In this exhibit, they have a chance to see how their teachers are applying those principles in their own work outside the classroom. Students will also experience the satisfaction of having their artwork recognized and displayed in a college gallery space.” The gallery is located on the second floor of the Communications Building on the college’s West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Hours are Mon.-Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, go to www.mccc.edu/gallery.
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Linda Mead honored with YWCA tribute to women award
The YWCA Princeton has announced that D&R Greenway Land Trust President & CEO Linda Mead is one of eight winners of this year’s Tribute to Women Award. Presented to women of excellence who live or work in the greater Princeton area, and whose accomplishments reflect the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, this award celebrates leadership that results in positive impact on the awardees’ professions and communities. Linda Mead has been president and CEO of D&R Greenway Land Trust for 20 of the Princeton-based organization’s 29-year existence. Under her leadership, D&R Greenway has preserved more than 20,000 acres of land that provides central New Jersey communities with clean water, fresh air, locally-produced food, and places to play and enjoy the health benefits of nature.
“When I started working for a land trust in the 1980s, I often found myself the only woman at the table,” Mead said. “Engineers, land use planners and attorneys who helped us preserve land were all men. Today, that has changed, though we still have more work to do to ensure equality for all.” Her vision led to the creation of the D&R Greenway’s Conservation Campus and its Johnson Education Center that supports land preservation and stewardship, with art galleries and programming that inspire a conservation ethic. Speaking of her own inspiration, Mead is clear, “Nature inspires me to care for the places in our community that nurture us,” she said. Mead has also made it possible for D&R Greenway’s Conservation Campus on Rosedale Road to become the home of the YWCA Princeton Breast Cancer Resource Center
Linda Mead, pictured here with Wade Martin of the MartinRizzo Group at Morgan Stanley, is being honored with a Tribute to Women Award by the YWCA. (BCRC) clubhouse. The women of the BCRC benefit from the spacious preserved park with healthy walks and bike rides, a nature and nurture approach. Mead talks about a new tool that will highlight this
connection with nature, “Our Healing Trails tour will be on an app that can be downloaded free by anyone. It will guide walkers through Greenway Meadows park, highlighting the ways that nature heals our
bodies and souls and sharing inspirational stories of people in their own words.” Mead is not only responsible for the effort of preserving land in the Princeton-Trenton area. She also serves as an adviser on the Leadership Council of the national Land Trust Alliance. Her partnership with Princeton-area financial adviser Wade Martin connects land trusts across the country with financial tools, and has resulted in preservation of a mountain in Alabama and farms in Maryland, among others. Recognition of her work includes the 2002 International Paper Conservation Partnership Award from The Conservation Fund, the 2013 Environmental Achievement Award from Plan Smart New Jersey, the 2013 Women in Wildlife Leadership Award from Conserve Wildlife New Jersey, and the 2014 Zone IV Civic Improvement Commendation Award from the Garden
Club of America. “I’ve seen land preservation bring families together, heal bodies and spirits, and inspire art and action for the greater good,” Mead said. “Two hundred years from now, no one will know who we were, but we will be heroes.” This quote truly exemplifies her passion and drive for the work she does. Over the last four decades, more than 300 exemplary women have been honored by YWCA Princeton through this award program. This year’s winners include Carolyn Biondi of Arm in Arm; Patricia Clearwater, BCRC Mission Supporter; Catherine Milone, Junior Achievement of NJ; Carol M. Ober, AARP Foundation; Carolyn P. Sanderson, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management; Fern Spruill, YMCA Committed and Faithful Princetonians; and Paula Troy, RWK, LLC.
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