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World champion swimmer visits high school girls swim team

By Rich Fisher Correspondent

One would think that 16/100ths of a second cannot make much of an impact in a person’s life. Most folks can’t even fathom just how incredibly brief that measure of time is.

And yet, it meant the world to Megan Romano in a very disappointing way. Three months after setting an American record in the 200-meter freestyle in 2012, the Florida native finished seventh in the Olympic trials by that excruciating flit of a sub-second. Only the top six swimmers went to London that summer, so Megan stayed home to contemplate whether anything else in the world could be accomplished during such a miniscule sliver of time.

It could have been devastating.

Instead, it planted the seeds for Romano to enjoy success and pass on her gift to a new generation.

As part of the Megan Romano Swim Clinic Tour being sponsored

by New York-based 4UElite which stages events worldwide Romano and her advisor Jack Villacis stopped by Hillsborough High School on Friday, Feb. 9, to talk to the Raiders girls swim team.

Highlighting the event was the presentation of a certificate to senior Alexandra Temple, which allows her to take part in one of Romano’s swim clinics.

“I think it’s honestly a great opportunity to be able to go and learn how to improve my strokes with someone who has competed at an

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World champion swimmer Megan Romano (left) with Hillsborough High School senior Alexandra Temple, who received a certificate to participate in the Megan Romano Swim Clinic. Romano visited the high school on Feb. 9. international level, and won world championships,” Temple said.

“It’s so exciting.”

So too, was Romano’s presentation, which stressed the importance of not letting setbacks stop a swimmer from chasing their dreams.

The 45-minute session began with a video of the 2013 World Aquatics Championship in Barcelona, when Romano an-

chored the women’s 4x100 freestyle relay to a gold medal by overcoming a 7/10ths of a second deficit. Her personal best split of 52.60 enabled the team to set a U.S. record of 3:34.24.

After the video, Megan spoke of the gut-wrenching heartbreak she experienced just a year earlier, and how she fought back.

“That was like a dagger in my heart, I did not know what to do,”

Romano said. “I had a million emotions. I didn’t know whether to quit, whether to sit in my hotel and throw myself a pity party. I was mentally out of it.

“But at the end of the day, I’m not the type to sulk. I went back to see what I did wrong and tried to figure out how to do it better. I’m a huge believer in goals. I set goals and don’t stop until I get them. I always see the success, I don’t

ever see the downfall.”

Thus, the disappointment of ‘12 was drowned in the deep end of the pool in ‘13, when Romano celebrated the 4x100 relay record as well as a gold medal in the same games in the 4x100 medley relay.

Megan’s University of Georgia squad also won the NCAA women’s team championship that year.

“That’s why I want to share my story,” Romano said. “It’s OK to fail. That’s what makes you successful.”

Romano opened it up to questions and provided answers on everything from tips on how to avoid burnout, to what it’s like to swim in college, to the importance of setting goals and visualizing the perfect race just prior to competing.

She also had advice for the Raiders, who are in the midst of competing in the NJSIAA Tournament, about savoring the moment.

“Treasure it, because it goes by so fast,” Romano said. “Have fun and see where it takes you. Work hard, figure out what you want to achieve and go out and achieve those goals.”

She added that getting to that point requires some sacrifice, recalling how she had to miss a family function as a youth due to having to train.

“Ultimately, it’s all on you,” she said. “It’s all on how much you want to accomplish. When you look back on it, if you don’t make

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School board recognizes Kinst Youth headed to 4-H

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

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Years of service on the Hillsborough Township Board of Education culminated for Thomas Kinst in one final act of gratitude from his former colleagues, as district officials took time out of their recent public meeting to send him off.

During the Feb. 12 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff commended Kinst for his commitment to the district.

“Over the years, Thom’s stewardship of the Hillsborough Township schools has been characterized by thoughtful and well-researched decision making, strategic planning and fiscal responsibility,” Kinst said. “By all measures, we have moved forward as an organization while Thom has been a member.”

Kinst’s time on the board

began when he first elected in April 2010. Since then, he was reelected to two three-year terms.

He most recently won a re-election bid in 2016, which was slated to end on January 6, 2019.

At the time of his regisnation, Kinst said his professional life had made serving out the remainder of his latest term difficult.

Throughout his time on the board, Schiff said Kinst sat on every available committee and had served four terms as the board’s president from 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 20152016.

During his statement, Schiff continued to praise Kinst for his work on the board, citing his financial acumen and belief in the district as a whole.

“Thom has been an integral member and leader of the Hillsborough Board of Education. The time and energy that he has de-

voted during his tenure has made this a stronger board and district,” Schiff said. “He has been a firm supporter of the good work that goes on at each and every one of our schools in our district and he has led the board when it comes to prioritizing the district’s goals while balancing the need to be fiscally responsible.”

School Board President Judith Haas and Vice President Dr. Lorraine Soisson were on hand to present Kinst with a plaque to commemorate his service on the board as Schiff spoke.

After receiving praise from his former colleagues on the board, Kinst reminisced about his time on the board and how life has changed over the years.

“When I first started, my oldest was a fifth grader here - he is now in college and now my youngest is a sixth grader here. It’s

leadership conference

Middle schoolers in the 4-H program hailing from seven counties will get the opportunity to participate in an annual leadership conference this Saturday.

Among those youths heading out to the Gloucester County town of Clayton for the Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Conference is Hannah Golden, of Hillsborough Township.

Touted by officials as a way to “provide an opportunity for middle school age youth to learn about and develop leadership knowledge and skills,” the leadership conference from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. this weekend will give attendees a chance to work in large and small groups through a number of hands-on activities.

Additionally, officials said the conference will be an opportunity See KINST, Page 3A for participants to “meet 4-H’ers

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This will not be the first time that Golden will attend a 4-H leadership conference, having gone to last year’s event. This year, however, she is the sole representative from Somerset County.

The other attendees to this year’s conference will be Zachary Lewis, of Burlington County; Mirsab Milhan, of Camden County; Elizabeth Schalick, of Cape May County; Emma Cohen, of Cumberland County; Kielee DeJesus, Kate Hiller, Kandence Holston, Callie Smith and Caroline Wisniewski, of Gloucester See 4-H, Page 3A

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Sun. Feb. 18 - The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on the First Sunday in Lent, February 18.

Our sermon will be based upon Genesis 9:8-17 and Mark 1:9-15. We will be celebrating Communion during worship.

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.

“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 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 gather among your caregiving peers. Feel free to bring a caregiver friend.

For further information or to register, please call Carol Jorgensen at 908-3697143 or email carolj623@comcast.net.

Pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Sat. March 24 - The Hillsborough Township Volunteer Fire Company #3 and Auxiliary are holding their annual pancake breakfast, featuring the Easter Bunny at 324 Woods Rd, Hillsborough. Bring your cameras to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!

The first Seating will be at 8:15 a.m., with doors set to open at 8 a.m. The second seating will be at 10:45 a.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, yogurt, fruit, assorted beverages and more.

For reservations or questions, email Genene Rozycki at nenerie22@aol.com with “Easter Bunny Breakfast” in the subject line, or See CALENDAR, Page 3A

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Swimmer Continued from Page 1A

it you can only blame yourself.”

Romano’s words, particularly those about how amazing it is to swim in college, resonated with Temple, who will swim for the University of Miami at Ohio next year. Ironically, Alexandra swims the same events as Romano - the backstroke and freestyle.

“I’ve been doing swimming since a very young age; it’s just become such a big part of my life,” Temple said. “I can’t really see where I’d be without it. I’ve learned so many big lessons from swimming for basically my whole life. I’ve been so grateful to have something so great in my life.”

Temple is a Raiders co-

captain and coach Todd Sudol noted that she has been a team leader throughout the years. Sudol chose Temple to receive the clinic certificate.

“I just thought it would be a nice experience,” he said. “When you get these opportunities you try to reward the kids with them.

Alexandra represents what it means to be a student ath-

lete here and has always represented our team with pride along with all my other girls.”

In fact, he felt Romano’s visit was beneficial for the entire team.

“It allows them to make the connection with someone who’s on the elite level, as far as swimming goes,” Sudol said. “Hopefully, they get inspired and get moti-

Calendar Continued from Page 2A call 908-829-4447. Include your name, phone number, preferred seating, and number of tickets requested.

Tickets are $12 per person. Children under 2 years old attend for free if they sit on an adult’s lap. When ordering, please provide a break down by the number of kids under 2, how many kids and how many adults.

Payment is due once you receive an email confirming your reservation. Mail your payment to: HTVFC #3 C/O Rozycki, 30 Joshua Drive, Hillsborough, NJ 08844.

Make checks payable to: HTVFC #3 Auxiliary. No refunds and no strollers, please.

Stream cleanup

Sat. April 14 - Want to help make streams in your community cleaner and healthier? Join Raritan Headwaters, the region’s watershed watchdog, for its 28th annual Stream Cleanup on Saturday, April 14, at dozens of sites in Hunterdon, Somerset and Morris counties.

Online registration is now open for the Stream Cleanup, which will include about 50 sites. Two new

vated. It’s just a unique experience to meet someone at that high level of swimming. It’s pretty special.”

Romano, who is currently on a swimming sabbatical, says that other than the un-Florida like weather she is used to, the speaking tour has been fun for her.

“It’s more for motivation than anything,” she said, prior to her presentation “I

just kind of tell my story, not to give up. I was swimming for so long I never really had time to go around and do things like this because you can’t miss practice, you’re traveling, all that. Now that I’m kind of taking a break, I like giving back, going around and telling them how I was successful and what they can do to be successful too.”

Kinst sites were added this year: Raritan Borough in Somerset County and Hampton Borough in Hunterdon County. To sign up, go to raritanheadwaters.org/strea mcleanup to view an interactive map of cleanup sites, then click the registration link to reserve a place at your preferred site.

Groups of more than 15 people should contact Angela Gorczyca, water quality manager for Raritan Headwaters, directly at agorczyca@raritanheadwaters.org or 908-234-1852 ext. 315 to make arrangements.

Individuals and groups who register by March 1, will be guaranteed a free custom-designed t-shirt for each person; those who register by March 26 will be guaranteed stream cleanup supplies like gloves and trash bags. Individuals and groups can still register after March 26, but they may have to provide their own cleanup supplies.

The stream cleanup will be held on April 14 from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

Continuing events Hillsborough Baseball Winter Training registra-

tion 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.”

Alzheimer’s caregiver support group Following the guidelines of the Alzheimer’s Association, the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group is “a

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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.

Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Fellowship Bible Church building, 109 New Amwell Road. The group says it meets to “laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood.” Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church, it hears speakers, has a craft or project and lots of conversation and refreshment. Child care is provided. For information, s e e www.crossroadsnj.org/MO PS. Registration fee is required.

Send items to amartins@centraljersey.co m or fax to 609-924-3842.

The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.

Continued from Page 1A been a good run and it’s been important to see all the work that we’ve done together as a full board,” Kinst said. “While this plaque is nice, really the reward is the work and the value that you’ve brought to serving not only the district but the community.”

Last month, the school board selected Christopher Pulsifer to serve the remainder of Kinst’s term.

Recognizing the amount of work that goes into serving on the school board,

Schiff said he was proud of the work that takes place every year.

“The men and women who sit at this dais twice monthly do so as volunteers.

They receive no payment as part of this elected position,” Schiff said. “In addition to these board meetings, they also attend monthly committee meetings, review materials, reading minutes, attend student, school and staff events and meet with community members to get an understanding of the will of the people.”

4-H Continued from Page 1A County; and Marina Errera and Isabella Wansleeben, of Salem County.

The annual leadership conference is held in conjunction with the 4-H Youth Development Program, which is part of Rutgers, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station - Cooperative Extension.

4-H educational programs are offered to all youth, grades K-13, on an age-appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ances-

try, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, domestic partnership status, military service, veteran status and any other category protected by law.

For more information about the New Jersey 4-H Youth Development Program visit the website at http://nj4h.rutgers.edu or contact Jeannette Rea-Keywood, State 4-H Agent at reakeywood@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Health of the Township of Hillsborough that the organization meeting for the year 2019 shall be held on January 7, 2019, at 7:30 PM.

Offered by: Dr. Matros

THE STATE WE’RE IN

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By Michele S. Byers

From whale songs to poetry, a remarkable journey In 1968, biologists were working to unravel the mystery of the other-worldly sounds made by humpback whales.

What did they mean?

Looking for help, biologist Roger Payne came to New Jersey to visit Scott McVay, who years earlier had researched dolphin communications. Scott knew how to use a sound spectrograph, a machine that turns sounds into visual graphs, and Payne brought him new recordings of humpback whales.

Scott and his mathematician wife, Hella, converted the whale recordings into sonograms. They pored over printouts spread across their living room floor.

Suddenly it dawned on them: the graphs showed repeating, structured patterns. Together, they and Payne discovered that humpback whales sing six-octave songs with distinctive themes, over and over again. The sounds are musical, one of nature’s most beautiful songs!

This discovery ignited the worldwide movement to save endangered whales from over-hunting, and is recounted in Scott’s 2015 memoir,Surprise Encounters with Artists and Scientists, Whales and other Living Things.

The book covers eight decades of Scott’s forays into science, art, history, philanthropy, travel and conservation and his brushes with some of the most influential minds of our time.

In addition to researching whales and dolphins, Scott founded one of the country’s leading poetry festivals, served as an Army counter-intelligence agent in post-World War II Berlin, directed two philanthropic organizations, ran the renowned Chautauqua Institution for the Arts and was Princeton University’s first recording secretary.

To this day, he’s a tireless cheerleader - and an inspiration - for all who try to make a positive impact in the world.

Surprise Encounters recounts Scott’s life and adventures but, unlike most autobiographies, it’s not really about him.

“Overall, the book is composed of my heroes,” he explains.

“Their lives have been dedicated to something larger than their own lives.”

His heroes include conservationists and researchers fairly unknown outside scientific circles. Among them are Lester Brown, a South Jersey native who farmed tomatoes as a teenager but went on to found the Worldwatch Institute and Earth Policy Institute; and fellow South Jersey native Sylvia Earle, a respected marine biologist, explorer and author.

Then there’s George Archibald, who protected the habitats of endangered cranes in Wisconsin; Tom Kimball of the National Audubon Society, who helped reduce interna-

tional whale hunting by leading a boycott of products from Japan and Russia; and John Terborgh, who saved 2 million acres of rainforest in South America.

On Sunday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m., Scott will share stories about his conservation heroes as he reads excerpts from Surprise Encounters at the Watershed Center in Pennington. The event is jointly sponsored by the Stony BrookMillstone Watershed Association, New Jersey Conservation Foundation and the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

Admission is free, but advance reservations are required. To register, go to https://interland3.donorperfec t.net/weblink/weblink.aspx? name=E8258&id=119 Scott said he hopes his talk will inspire people to pay attention to the “miracles” that occur throughout the natural world, and restrain the human impulse to exploit nature for our own gain.

Scott styled his book as a series of stories based on The Decameron, an Italian classic containing 100 tales told by ten people sheltering in a secluded villa in the 1300s to escape the Black Death. “My thought was to do 100, but the stories kept coming until I reached 152,” he said.

Scott is also a poet, and several of his poems are included in Surprise Encounters. He and Hella were the force behind the Poetry Trail at Greenway Meadows in Princeton.

Here’s one poem, “Unexpected Journey,” embodying the spirit of the book: What is life but an Unexpected Journey?

We arrive, unscripted, trying to discover our role in this play.

Some lucky few do.

The passionate few are ever awe-struck full of wonder at each new discovery.

Scott considers himself one of the lucky few. He radiates joy in scientific and artistic discoveries, and hope that humanity will strive for a sustainable future for all of Earth’s inhabitants.

To get a copy of Surprise Encounters, go to https://www.amazon.com/Surpris e-Encounters-ArtistsScientist s-Whales/dp/1941948022.

And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website atwww.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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Unanimous approval I, Karen Sowden, Secretary to the Health Department hereby certify that the above resolution is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Health of the Township of Hillsborough at the February 5th, 2018 meeting. In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Board of Health of the Township of Hillsborough this 6th day of February 2018.

Karen Sowden Health Department Secretary

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HB, 1x, 2/16/18, Fee: $20.46 Hillsborough Township Board of Health Resolution

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 2018 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Health of the Township of Hillsborough that the following is established as a schedule of regular public meetings of the Board of Health to be held during 2018.

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February 5, 2018 March 5, 2018 April 2, 2018 May 7, 2018 June 4, 2018 July 2, 2018 August 6, 2018 September 10, 2018 October 1, 2018 November 5, 2018 December 3, 2018

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LOCATION Municipal Complex 379 South Branch Road “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE- CONTACT THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONFIRM DATE AND TIME.

In accordance with the dictate of the Open Meetings Act a copy of this resolution shall be immediately: A.

Posted on the Township Hall Bulletin Board and shall remain posted for 2018.

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Be mailed to the Hillsborough Beacon, and the Courier News.

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Unanimous approval I, Karen Sowden, secretary to the Health Department hereby certify that the above resolution is a true & correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Health of the Township of Hillsborough at the February 5th, 2018 meeting. In testimony whereof, I have set my hand and affixed the seal of the Board of Health of the Township of Hillsborough this 6th day of February 2018.

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These statements include claims of incorrect voting procedures, lack of oversight and claims that the fire district was involved with the township committee’s decision to sever ties with the Hillsborough Rescue Squad/HEMS Corp. The Board of Fire Commissioners feels it is necessary to respond.

The board of fire commissioners in Hillsborough is held to the same regulations as all fire districts within the state of New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 40A. This includes the submission of all budgetary items to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs as well as a certified annual audit conducted in accordance with NJ state law. Ms. Faulkner has filed a number of OPRA requests and, in accordance with state law, all of them have been fulfilled.

What Ms. Faulkner fails to mention in her several press releases is what the findings were from these records requests. The fact is that the records provided to her prove that the fire district had no involvement in the termination of the rescue squad, it verified the actual number of firefighters trained in extrication and that the single firefighter’s fraudulent certificate was discovered by an internal review of the training documents. Once this record was discovered, appropriate disciplinary action was taken against the one member identified. Well before her OPRA requests were made.

Ms. Faulkner’s claim that there is a lack of transparency is incorrect. The fire district must adhere to all of the Department of Community Affairs requirements including the posting of all meeting minutes, audits and budgets on their website, holding advertised public meetings and providing all records upon request. The budget election she claims violated “numerous” election laws was not in fact an election, it was a vote held in accordance with state statute to gain voters’ approval to list proposed capital expenditures on the general election ballot held in February; this special vote did not authorize the spending of any funds. The October 12, 2017 special election was nullified due to a procedural error, the voters sign in sheet was inadvertently forgotten to be provided. Upon discovering this error, the fire district voided the vote and re-advertised for a new

vote. Her statements that this vote was not properly advertised or that there were other election violations is not true.

Capital purchases and payments of expenses made by fire commissioners are common in all forms of government and are conducted in accordance with the rules, regulations and oversight of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Her claim that the fire commissioners operate further from the taxpayers expectations has no basis in fact and is nothing more than her opinion.

Ms. Faulkner’s accusations of wrong doings by the Hillsborough Fire District began shortly after the Hillsborough Rescue Squad/HEMS corp. was removed by the Hillsborough Township Committee. Her actions and claims appear to be an attempt at some type of revenge for a poorly conceived notion that the fire district is somehow to blame for that organizations failure. Although HRS/HEMS served the township well, it appeared that there was internal issues and had little to no governmental oversight or accountability for the hundreds of thousands of tax dollars that it was provided by the township. Ms. Faulkner was a member of the leadership of HRS/HEMS. She now feels that there is not sufficient oversight of a state regulated fire district, we believe that this irony bears mentioning.

The facts are that the fire district has been in place for over thirty years and has successfully met the needs of a growing community while maintaining a low tax rate for the services provided, all while under the rules and oversight of the state of NJ DCA. This has been accomplished by a dedicated group of volunteers, fire commissioners and fire district staff. The constant OPRA requests, anonymous letters of complaint, accusations and the politicizing of a nonpolitical governing body has created a distraction for the already overworked members of the fire district and has required the expenditure of tax dollars in legal fees and personnel’s time. As with any governmental body, corporation or organization there are often ways discovered to improve or correct operations, the fire district has as always strived to improve and make corrections as necessary.

We welcome any member of the public to verify the information in this article by coming to a commissioners meeting or reaching out to the fire district at 908-369-4313 ext. 7178. Please don’t base your vote or opinions on one person’s statements filled with half-truths and in many instances lack of facts.

Charlie Nuara Chairman of the Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners

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.

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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.

—The University at Albany congratulates Daniel Mon-

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Campus Continued from Page 4A doro 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.

—Muhlenberg College students with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher were recognized for their academic achievement and named to Dean’s List for Fall 2017.

Hillsborough students receiving this recognition include: Kiara Ryan, Pooja Menon; and Alison Calamoneri.

—Jeremy Shipley, of Hillsborough, was named to The Citadel’s Dean’s List for their academic achievements during the 2017 fall semester.

The Dean’s List is a recognition given to cadets and students who are registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.20 or higher, with no grade of I (Incomplete) and no grade below C for work in a se-

mester.

—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 and is a graduate of Hillsborough High School.

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.

—The University of Maine recognized 2,229 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2017 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,609 are from Maine, 559 are from 32 other states and 61 are from 27 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for fall 2017, completing 12 or more credit hours in the semester and earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Hillsborough: Steven Alboum —The following students earned dean’s list honors for the Fall 2017 semester at Saint Joseph’s University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean’s List status for a semester.

Melissa Bijas, Julia Bower, Lindsey DeFeo, Kara McLaughlin, Taryn Grober, Victoria Rivera and Spencer Russo.

—Michael Senoo, of Hillsborough, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Senoo was among approximately 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech’s 254th Commencement exercises on December 15-16, 2017, at the McCamish Pavilion.

—Christopher Bayer, of Hillsborough, was named to Susquehanna University’s dean’s list for the Fall 2017 semester.

The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester. To qualify, students must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours.

Bayer, an early childhood education major, is a 2014 graduate of Hillsborough High School, and is the son of Ken and Michelle Bayer.

—Ryan M. Sellar of Hillsborough, was recently named to the highly selective Dean’s List at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year.

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AT THE LIBRARY

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 19, 26, March 5; 7-8:30 p.m. and Wed. February 21, 28, March 7; 10-11:30 a.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.

• Your Home, Your Haven: What You Need to Know About Hiring a Contractor - Local contractor Richard Skydell will discuss why to use a contractor, how to choose one, time frames for potential projects, and what to expect with home renovations/additions and your contractor. Tues.

March 6, 7-8 p.m.

• Grant Money for Nonprofits - Is there really grant money for your nonprofit? Explore the recently upgraded Foundation Center database to locate foundations and corporations who may support your organization. Tues. March 6, 7-8 p.m.

• Geeky Grown-Ups Group - This is a monthly meeting of Geeky Grown-Ups, otherwise known as adults who are enthusiastic about science fiction, fantasy and gaming topics. Come make friends and share your interests. Wed.

March 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• Introduction to Microsoft Word - An introductory presentation to the popular Microsoft Word word-processing program followed by a Q&A session. Thurs. March 8, 7-8 p.m.

Youth programs (registration required): • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. February 17, 24, March 3; 2-4 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 20; 9:30-10:15 a.m.

• Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Ages birth - 24 months. Tues. February 20; 10:30-10:50 a.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 entertaining music class that helps your child develop language, literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-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 empowered to take action when it comes to experiencing or observing abuse. Community service hours will be awarded.

Grades 7-12. Wed. February 28, 6-8 p.m.

• Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child.

This week: Hillsborough Pediatric Dentistry, Amy Planz, DDS. For parents/caregivers with children birth - 36 months. Mon. March 5, 10-10:45 a.m.

• STEAM Lab: Tech Take Apart - Get a hands-on experience as you explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design, and Math (STEAM) while gaining 21st cen-

tury skills. Grades 5-8. Mon. March 5, 5-6 p.m.

• Storytime: Bedtime Stories in the Children’s Room Wear your pajamas if you wish and snuggle up with your favorite stuffed animal friend or doll for this drop-in storytime. All ages. Tues. March 6, 7:30-7:50 p.m.

• Teen Internships & Job Searching Resources - We will cover where to find internships and jobs, how to create your first cover letter and resume, plus tips for the interview and managing your digital presence. Grades 7-12. Wed. March 7, 7-8 p.m.

• Art Adventures: O’Keeffe Clouds - Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about artist Georgia O’Keeffe and making your own O’Keeffe creation. Ages 4-6. Thurs. March 8, 10-10:45 a.m.

• Storytime - Drop into the Hillsborough library for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. All ages. Thurs. March 8, 1-1:20 p.m.

• Beginning Coding - Kids will learn basic programming skills through a fun combination of animation and video game design projects. Using building blocks of coding and technology, kids will build their own video games.

Grades 1-3. Thurs. March 8, 4-5 p.m.

• Beginning Robotics - This program will give your child a introduction to building and programming robots using LEGO® bricks and WEDO software. Kids will build robots, friendships, and confidence. Grades K-3. Thurs.

March 8, 5-6 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough 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 assignments, 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 online 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 discussion 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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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A

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 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.

Tues., Mar. 6 - Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading.

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.

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.

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 908-3348091 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

The next bingo will be held on March 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.

Check out Hillsborough’s Senior Club Chapter B’s website for the latest up-to-the-minute information at hsccb.webs.com. 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, Wednesdays 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.

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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER

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 senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the January program schedule.

All Somerset County-operated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and above.

Menu choices include a hot meat-based or meatless entrée and a cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations before 10 a.m., at least one business day

in advance. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for lunch. Or come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs.

If you drive or have your own ride, you can attend any of the centers. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the countyoperated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Its phone is 908-369-8700.

Enjoy lunch for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more.

(Price for guests under 60 is $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation.

Center schedule: February 16 & 23 - The Week in Review, 10:30 a.m.

Join us as we recap the new headlines of the week and discuss with the group articles of interest. Bring an exciting event to share or join in our lively weekly discussion of local and national events.

February 16 - Chinese New Year Traditions and Calligraphy Lesson, 10:30 a.m. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival in modern China, or simply the Lunar New Year, is an important Chinese festival celebrated as the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. We will celebrate the Chinese New Year at the center by learning about some of the traditions surrounding the festival, learn some simple calligraphy and enjoy a special lunch.

February 19 - Holiday - Center Closed February 20 - Trivia Time, 10:15 a.m. Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new, mind-stretching exercises can stimulate the brain and enhance your critical thinking processes? Join us for some mind-tingling brain stumpers and a fun-filled intellectual workout.

February 20 & 27 - Social Networking Group, 12:30 p.m. Join a group of people that get together to chat about everything under the sun. Themes can range from the best local restaurants to coupons for shopping. This is a great way to get out and meet and connect with friends.

February 21 & 28 - Mahjong Club, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong or are you familiar with the game but just in need of fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Please call 908-369-8700 for more information.

February 21 - “Passports to Penguins” by the Somerset County Park Commission, 10:45 a.m. Travel to the bottom of the globe on an adventure of learning. During this hour presentation you will learn about our black and white, waddle-y friends, penguins; information about the many different types of penguins, where they live, what they eat, and much more will be discussed and presented.

February 22 - Puzzle Club, 10:00 a.m. Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles.

February 22 - Name “5” Game, 10:15 a.m. Pick a category and see if you can name “5” things in that category.

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Maria Schneider and her orchestra will perform music about the joys of nature, and the horrors of technology, at McCarter Theatre

By Anthony Stoeckert Maria Schneider's Feb. 23 concert at McCarter Theatre will feature her newest music, as well as songs from her Grammy-winning album, "The Thompson Fields."

n the spring of 2014, the jazz musician Maria Schneider was working on an album when she got a call from a fellow musician who wanted to write a song with her. She was busy on her own project, but agreed because, after all, it’s not every day David Bowie wants to write a song with you.

“David was really attracted to my dark music, and this piece was very, very dark, that we wrote together," Schneider says. “He just reveled in that and it got me really into it too.”

The song, “Sue (Or in a Season of Crime),” appeared on “Nothing Has Changed,” a Bowie retrospective released in 2014. Bowie’s interest in jazz continued with his final studio album, “Blackstar,” which he recorded with jazz musicians, including saxophonist Donny McCaslin, who plays in Schneider’s band.

Schneider had never met Bowie before they collaborated on the song, but she knew he had seen her perform.

“It was a couple of years later that he reached out about collaborating on something, which was quite a shock and very scary for me," Schneider says.

"But he was so into the risk taking, he was so into just throwing crazy things out there and just reveling in the risk of whether it works or not and not worrying about the risk if it doesn't work.”

Bowie left an influence on Schneider not only musically, but in his attitude toward making music.

“He left me with that, that’s just the greatest gift," Schneider says. “And I feel like these two new pieces that I’ve

written, the risk-taking crazy elements were largely because he made me feel like, 'Hell yeah, what's it's all worth if we don't dare to just try something?'

Like he said, 'If the plane goes down, everybody walks away. We're so lucky, what's to worry about?'"

The two new pieces she's talking about are “Don’t Be Evil” and “Data Lords.” They're both dark, as they're about technology and how it’s affecting us. The songs, Schneider says, can be intense and scary, different from what she had been writing in recent years, and more like her earlier music.

“It's kind of like that's coming out again between David having brought me back to, 'Wow it's really fun to write dark stuff,' combined with my fear and actually bitter hatred of these Big Data companies," Schneider says. "It's quite a cocktail.”

Schneider and her group, The Maria Schneider Orchestra, will play those two pieces during a concert at McCarter Theatre in Princeton, Feb. 23. She also will play music from throughout her career, including two songs from “The Thompson Fields,” Schneider’s 2015 album about nature and the landscape of her home in Southwest Minnesota.

That album won the Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album.

“I wanted to play two brand-new pieces which really reflect what I've been spending a lot of time on, a subject for which I've felt a lot of passion in the last few years, and that is our rights and the destruction of our rights of privacy and our creative work and all these things that are happening because of Big Data," Schneider says.

The two new pieces are “Don’t

be Evil,” which takes its name from Google’s motto for its code of contact.

“Dark Lords” is about Big Data taking over, and the moment when it becomes more intelligent and powerful than humans, and eventually destroys us.

Schneider has long been a proponent of artists rights, particularly in terms of music being shared for free on the internet, and that connects to how technology is intruding on the lives of everybody.

“What I would say about artists is we've been the canary in the coal mine, and everybody should have been paying more attention," she says.

"Instead of looking at us complaining whining artists, they should have been paying attention because these issues are now taking everybody over. “ Schneider hasn’t completely escaped technology, she has an iPhone (though she’s thinking of getting a flip phone) and shops online. “It's hard to escape it," she says. "I have an Amazon account, I'm ashamed to say.” She says she’s also noticed the boxed that are piling up at her apartment building in New York City, which emphasizes the impact online shopping and shipping is having on the environment. That connects her new music with her music about nature.

Schneider says her music is influence by where her psyche is at at any point, and that she doesn’t make a conscious decision to write about a specific topic.

“Whatever I’m doing, it comes out, so in the period in which I wrote 'The Thompson Fields,' I was spending a lot of time — much more time than I had in literally decades — in the country,

spending time bird watching, which is something I love to do,” she says.

"And in doing those things, it started to bring me back to my childhood; that was just central to my childhood, being in nature. The music in that period really reflects that. Now I’ve become obsessed with Google and Big Data companies, so there's a dark side emerging from that.”

She likes the contrast that develops in a concert when she plays her music about technology and follows it with her nature-inspired work.

“Usually when we finish [Dark Lords], there's just silence," she says. "I think people are starting to wake up to this stuff and it is kind of a scary piece, I will say" After that, the orchestra will play two songs from "The Thompson Fields" — the title song and "The Arbiters of Nature.

“I'm going to leave everybody with nature after putting the fear of the devil — and I mean that literally — into everybody," she says. "Then I'll bring them back to beauty and the nature and evolution.”

When asked how she creates music that can be scary or peaceful, she compares it to a biologist looking at a tree and seeing how everything connects that other people don't see.

“You would see a world of connection and logic in this tree," she says. "Music is the same thing.

Inside of music, there's this intricate web of things, musical laws that make something sound lifted and optimistic, or dark and heavy. So many musicians, myself included, we write intuitively but we also write with a knowledge of Continued on page 3B

Also Inside: "Groucho" pays a visit to Bucks County • The story and music of Brute Force in Bordentown

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ON STAGE

By Mike Morsch

Hello, He Must Be Going Frank Ferrante is playing Groucho Marx at the Bucks County Playhouse

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he first time Harpo Marx — the silent Marx Brother — ever spoke a word on stage was during a 1941 production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner“ at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Already an established star on Broadway and in films with the Marx Brothers, Harpo played the role of “Banjo” in the production — written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart — which had just finished a 739-performance run starting in 1939 at the Music Box Theatre in New York City before rolling into the Bucks County Playhouse.

Kaufman himself, who played the lead role in that same New Hope production of “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” was also already well-known to the Marx Brothers as well.

A playwright, director, producer and humorist, Kaufman had collaborated on musical Broadway shows that showcased the talents of the early Marx Brothers like “The Cocoanuts” in 1925 and “Animal Crackers” in 1928. Both of those shows would go on to be hit films for the Marx Brothers, in 1929 and 1930 respectively.

Kaufman and Hart had written “The Man Who Came to Dinner” in 1939, and the fact that it was being performed in New Hope in 1941 with an established star like Harpo Marx, wasn‘t unusual at all. The Bucks County Playhouse was quickly becoming one of the most famous regional theaters in the country at that time and would eventually attract a roster of American theater royalty that included Helen Hayes, Kitty Carlisle, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Bert Lahr, Walter Matthau, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli and many more.

But it was also convenient because Kaufman owned an estate just south of New Hope, between Lahaska and Doylestown, and Harpo was a frequent guest. A Sept. 6, 1937, Life magazine story headlined “Life Goes to a Party” featured several photos of Harpo and his wife, actress Susan Fleming, who had married a year before, visiting the Kaufman estate with other guests. The cover of that magazine also featured a photo of shirtless Harpo, wearing a Caesare-like head wreath.

The Kaufman estate, his primary residence from 1936 until he sold it in 1950, is now home to The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm, a historic bead and breakfast in Bucks County, owned by Mark Frank.

The inn and its connection between Kaufman and the Marx Brothers provided the perfect backdrop for a media event to preview the Bucks County Playhouse’s latest production, “An Evening with Groucho,” starring Frank Ferrante as Groucho Marx, that opened on Valentine’s Day Feb. 14 and will run through Feb. 25.

Ferrante, described by The New York Times as “the greatest living interpreter of Groucho Marx’s material,”

Frank Ferrante is playing Groucho Marx at the Bucks County Playhouse through Feb. 25. At right, Ferrante photographed at the Bucks County home of playwright George S. Kaufman, holding a Life magazine featuring Harpo Marx on the cover. will offer a 90-minute show that features the funniest of Groucho’s one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including “Hooray for Captain Spaulding” from the 1930 Marx Brothers film “Animal Crackers” and “Lydia, the Tattooed Lady,” both from the 1939 film “At the Circus.”

“Groucho loved George Kaufman,” Ferrante says.

“They go back to around 1925, when they were both in their mid-30s. It was perhaps the greatest American comedy writer and perhaps the greatest American comedian together. What Groucho said about George was that ‘Kaufman gave me the walk and the talk.’ Meaning that Kaufman helped define Groucho’s persona, gave it intelligence, and East Coast sensibility. Groucho referred to George S. Kaufman as his ‘god’ with a small G.” Ferrante has been portraying Groucho Marx for nearly 35 years. He was discovered by Groucho’s son, Arthur Marx, when Ferrante was a drama student at the University of Southern California.

He originated the off-Broadway title role in “Groucho: A Life in Revue” — written by Arthur Marx — portraying the comedian from age 15 to 85. Ferrante then reprised the role in London’s West End was was nominated for the Lau-

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rence Olivier Award for “Comedy Performance of the Year.”

Ferrante has now performed the Groucho role more than 2,500 in more than 400 cities worldwide.

He remembers how liberating it was to first play Groucho right out of school.

“His humor was so free and so wild and outrageous,” Ferrante says. “At my core, I’m fairly shy actually. So be able to run wild on the stage and hear that kind of laughter and to improvise for the first time, there was nothing more exhilarating.”

The role has evolved has Ferrante has matured.

“It’s wilder, there is more improvisation, there is more audience interaction,” he says. “As I get older, my point of view changes. I think it’s [the show] smarter now that it was 35 years ago and I think it reflects Groucho’s own interest in music and reading. It’s not just a wacky show. It think there are slices of Groucho’s spirit throughout. And it matters as I get older to really represent this great comic master to audiences around the world.”

Ferrante will be accompanied in the Bucks County Playhouse performances by musical director Gerald Sternbach.

Dreya Weber will direct.

Frank Ferrante is appearing in “An Evening with Groucho” at the Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14-25. For tickets and information, go to www.bcptheater.org or call 215-862-2121.

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MUSIC

By Anthony Stoeckert

Finding That Natural Sound Andrew Bird is bringing his music to McCarter Theatre

Andrew Bird’s “Echolocations” project has involved the multi-instrumentalist recording music in site-specific locations, starting with the 2015 release “Canyon,” which was recorded in a canyon in Utah. He followed that up with “River,” released last year and recorded in the Los Angeles River underneath the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge.

The recordings also were filmed, showing, for example, Bird standing in the Los Angeles River and also capturing the sounds of the river. For his Feb. 26 concert at McCarter Theatre, Bird will play the music from those recordings, accompanied by the film and the sounds captured when they were made.

“That kicks off the show and then I’ve got a band coming on,” Bird says. “A great new keyboard player I’m playing with, a great new drummer and a bass player. For me,

it’s more of a jazz thing for me. I’m still doing my songs but they’re just a little looser and a little more improvisational.”

The musicians he’s playing with are keyboardist Tyler Chester, drummer Abe Rounds, and bass player Alan Hampton. One of the things Bird was looking to do was to feature acoustic piano playing, showcasing Chester, who Bird says has a feel similar to what’s heard on gospel/soul records by artists such as The Staple Singers.

“That sort of roomy sound to those records is sort of inspiration for what I’m doing these days,” Bird says, adding that he has long had the desire to make music in various styles.

“When I was still in a student phase, around age 26, I was ravenous for new things every week,” he says. “Not

just to appreciate it, I wanted to learn that language, no matter how disparate it was from what I was doing before.”

Bird started playing the violin at 4. He studied music, and played in orchestras. He also plays guitar, glockenspiel, and is known for his whistling — that talent of his was featured in the 2011 movie, “The Muppets.”

“I was really kind of creating my own majors, and was kind of eager to breakout and start making music,” he says of his student days. “I enjoy the whole picture of making records, how songs relate to each other.”

theories that need to be learned, but when it’s unveiled and students see why and how those theory work, it can be thrilling.

“The answer is, it’s all there, the intuitive and the math,” Schneider says. “In the end, I’m trying to create a piece that grabs somebody’s attention and draws them through time to the end of the piece without losing their attention. That’s my goal, that you’re not sitting there thinking about your day, you’re not even sitting there an-

alyzing that piece, that you get lost in what the musicians are creating and where the music is trying to bring you.

That’s my wish for my pieces, that’s what I set out do when I write.”

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Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 7:10, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 7:10. Call Me By Your Name (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:25, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 4:25. 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. 4:50, 7:15, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 4:50, 7:15.

Andrew Bird will play McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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but we also write with a knowledge of certain mathematical, you could call it, theory. I’m always digging and trying to understand more of what’s intuitive and trying to understand, ‘Why does this piece sound optimistic?

Why does this piece sound like it’s just filled with dread and intense darkness?’ And I’ve started to really break through for myself with observations about that.”

She recently taught this concept to students in Edmonton, and says that studying music can seem like a bunch of

The Maria Schneider Orchestra will perform at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Feb. 23, 8 p.m.

Tickets cost $30-$64; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

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Movie and times for the week of Feb. 16-22. Schedules are subject to change.

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IN CONCERT

By Anthony Stoeckert

A Force To Be Reckoned With

An artist banned by the Beatles label will share his story and music at Randy Now’s Man Cave

Brute Force caught the attention of the Beatles, but their label wouldn’t give him a chance.

In 1969, Stephen Friedland, who recorded under the name Brute Force, wrote a song called “The King of Fuh.” It’s a piano- and bass-drive melodic tune about a beautiful land called “Fuh” and its king, which led to Friedland singing the king’s name so that it sounds like a particular curse word.

A girlfriend of Friedland’s left him for a musician named Tommy Dawes. Dawes and Friedland became friends. Dawes was a member of The Cyrkle, a group that opened for the Beatles during a 1966 tour of the U.S. The Cyrkle’s’ manager, Nat Weiss, was friends with Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ manager. When the Beatles announced their label, Apple Records, Friedland was working on “King of Fuh” with the Tokens, the group known for “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

“I felt that I would submit the track to the Beatles for the Apple project, so I gave the track to Tommy,” Friedland says. “He gave it to Nat and one day, when George Harrison was visiting, Nat played it for George, who loved it and the rest, as they say is history.

Harrison added strings to the recording, and 1,000 singles were pressed, but Capitol/EMI, the Beatles’ U.S. distributor, refused to release it in the States. John Lennon and Yoko Ono even visited an executive at Capitol/EMI to push for the song’s release, something Friedland found out about 30 years later.

“Now let’s be clear about this,” Friedland says. “I was denied worldwide credibility, a scandalous entry into the music business . . . and all that would follow.”

Those vinyl singles of “King of Fuh” have become collector’s items, and the song was eventually released on “Come and Get It,” a 2010 compilation of songs recorded for the Apple label.

Friedland continues to make music and will perform a free show at Randy Now’s Man Cave in Bordentown Feb. 17. He will be joined by his daughter, who performs as Daughter of Force, and the event will include a screening of a 15-minute documentary, “Brute Force,” which tells the story of “King of Fuh.”

Stephen Friedland, known as Brute Force, will perform at Randy Now’s Man Cave in Bordentown, Feb. 17. “‘King Of Fuh’ is an attack upon language taboo,” says Friedland, who notes that said together, the words “Fuh” and “King” sound like a curse word, but that word is never used, which means the song was banned even though it technically doesn’t contain any curses. “The mind of the listener is tricked. Anything which is connected to the use of a curse word or qualities defined as bad or sexy are shattered and turned into a comedic experience when listening to the song.”

He adds that the song makes people laugh and that language taboo is broken when people hear it. “At least this is something I have learned,” he says. “It wasn’t that way when I wrote the song, not all this analysis.”

There’s much more to Brute Force’s career than “King of Fuh.” He worked with the Tokens, and wrote songs for artists including Del Shannon and Chiffons. He released an

album, “I, Brute Force — Confections of Love” on Columbia records in 1967, which was re-released in 2010. He says the concert in Bordentown will showcase love songs.

“In honor of Valentine’s Day, Daughter of Force and I will be singing lots of love songs,” he says. Love, of course, is a theme of his music. The liner notes for “I, Brute Force, Confections of Love,” contains an illustration of Cupid riding a battleship. He’s also written a musical based on “King of Fuh,” which he says is “a story of love being brought into the military mind.”

Friedland says his love of music began with parents who educated him about music and who had a great record collection. His mother had a piano, which Friedland would play after dinner. Later in high school, he began writing poetry, and he eventually combined his poetry with music. He also learned about recording through the family’s wire recorder. His first experience in a studio came in the 1950s at the house of a friend who lived on the Jersey shore. In 1964, he got a job as a songwriter in New York City.

He made a living outside of music, but never stopped writing songs. After he and wife separated he put an act together. He was then contacted by people about his “Confections“ album and “King of Fuh,” and he was contacted about his songs being featured on compilation albums.

He has released songs on the internet and has started some websites but describes himself as a “techno-klutz” and still uses cassette tapes to record music he plays at the piano because much of his music is improvisational.

He says he continues to perform because he loves the music and has enjoyed being the center of attention since he was a toddler.

“And that’s it when you perform, you are the center,” he says. “It’s such a great, important place because you can enlighten, uplift, raise consciousness.”

Brute Force will perform at Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Feb. 17, 8 p.m. The performance also will include a screening of the documentary, “Brute Force.” Admission is free. For more, go to www.mancavenj.com or call 609-424-3766.

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“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, through Feb 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.

“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.

“Groucho: A Life in Revue,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St. Frank Ferrante portrayisthe comedian from age 15 to 85. Ferrante originated the role off-Broadway, won 1987’s New York’s Theatre World Award and was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award, through Feb. 25. $35-$55; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121.

DANCE “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.

“The Name of the Game,” Hearst Dance Theater at the Lewis Arts complex on the Princeton University campus.

An evening of dance choreographed by Princeton senior Clark Griffin in collaboration with his cast, investigating the inherent social and relational dynamics of the human body through forms of non-classical virtuosity, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts‘ Program in Dance, Feb. 2223, 8:30 p.m., Feb. 24, 6 p.m., 9 p.m., free; arts.princeton.edu.

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “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,” through Feb. 24. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Westminster Choir College Art Song Festival, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Concert titled “Lovers, Devils, Wanderers: The Romantic Lied.” Featuring Professor J. J. Penna, piano, and Westminster Choir College students, Feb. 16-17, 7:30 p.m. The Feb. 16 performance will focus on works by Brahms and Schumann, including his song cycle Frauenliebe und Leben in which a female speaker narrates her own story. The Feb. 17 performance will focus on settings of the poet Heine. Admission for each recital costs $15, $10 seniors/students;

www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.

The Mambo Kings and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Music of Latin America and the United States, from Astor Piazzolla and the Afro Cuban rhythms of Tito Puente to the rhythmic playfulness of Dave Brubeck’s jazz and the pop strains of The Beatles, Feb. 18, 3 p.m. $20-$72; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

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.

Westminster Conservatory Annual Showcase, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University. Westminster Conservatory will present its annual showcase featuring Westminster Community ensembles and students. The performers will be the Westminster Community Orchestra conducted by Ruth Ochs; Westminster Conservatory Children’s Choirs conducted by Patricia Thel and Yvonne Macdonald; Westminster Choir College students enrolled in Westminster’s Opera Workshop, and winners of the Westminster Conservatory Concerto Competition: Clarissa Cheung, flute; Hope Lacson, soprano and Alex Liu, clarinet, Feb. 25, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $10 seniors/students; www.princeton.edu/utickets; 609-2589220.

Danish String Quartet, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The quartet will perform two concerts, Feb. 28. The first concert, the music of Jorg Widmann and Johannes Brahms will begin at 6 p.m. A concert of Scandinavian folk music will start at 9 p.m. There will be a Dancebreak event at 7:30 p.m. Dancebreaks are taught by a professional dancer, offering audience members See THINGS TO DO, Page 5B

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THINGS TO DO Continued from Page 4B the chance to immerse in Scandinavian folk culture. Tickets for the concert cost $25, $10 students. Dancebreak is free for ticket holders; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609258-9220.

JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. 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.

Mnozil Brass, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Brass septet from Vienna performs music with comedy. The group will perform its new show, “Cirque,” in which the musicians combat the monkey business of daily life with music and humor, transforming the stage into a musical flea circus, Feb. 22, 8 p.m. $25-$70; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. “Africa Now! Contemporary Art by African Women.” Ugandans Ritah Nabuyungo and Lilane Nabulime, Rwandan Durhiwe Rushemeza, and Mercy Moyo from Zimbabwe all come from countries of recent conflict. For this exhibit, curator Kali McMillan has selected works by these artists from the collection of Diana Tyson, a frequent traveler to Africa, who has been collecting the works of these artists for years, through Feb. 25; Gallery walk and panel discussion on women shaping contemporary African art with the artists, curator and guest speaker Curlee Holton, Feb. 17, 1:30 p.m.

Closing reception with artists, Feb. 25, 1-3:30 p.m. “Going for the Gold: Trenton and the Olympics.” There have been 14 Olympic athletes associated with Trenton, from the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Games through the 1996 Atlanta Summer Games. Only two win medals: a gold and bronze. Discover who these Olympians are. Olympic posters from 12 Olympics attended by TMS trustee Karl Flesch are on display along with other Olympic memorabilia, through April 29. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “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.

Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George

Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29.

Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.

GALLERIES 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.

Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “Human/Landscape,” a collection by four artists who share an interest in the natural world and an impulse toward personal narratives, through Feb. 24; “Decomposing Vistas,” solo exhibit of painting and fiber pieces by Philadelphia-based artist Jenna Howell. The exhibit features oil paintings and silk fiber pieces that speak to dichotomy of the vast picturesque landscapes seen on postcards and beauty Howell finds in deteriorating landscapes, through Feb. 24. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436.

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.

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Nassau Club, 6 Mercer St., Princeton. Long Island painter and commercial fishing and sailing captain Bob Sullivan will exhibit never shown before still life and plein air oil paintings. The exhibition will offer for sale framed original canvases painted during the artist’s last two years’ travels in Ireland, the Hamptons and Maine, through March 4.

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 Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Curt Swan, John Buscema, Jack Davis, Steve Ditko and other great 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 609924-8777.

Princeton University School of Architecture North Gallery. “Aldo Rossi: The Architecture and Art of the Analogous City.” Retrospective of Aldo Rossi offers a new assessment of his multifaceted achievements as architect, designer, and theorist of architecture and the city, through March 30; soa.princeton.edu/aldorossi.

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.

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

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Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Andrew Dice Clay, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17, 7 p.m., 9:45 p.m., Feb. 18, 7 p.m., $40; Pat House, Feb. 16, 9:45 p.m., $20; George Lopez, March 1-2, $53; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Julia Scott, Feb. 23-24; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

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Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Somerset Valley Players will hold open auditions for its production of “Calendar Girls.“ The comedy by Tim Firth is based on the 2003 film that starred Helen Mirren and Judi Dench. The play requires very brief partial nudity for six of the actresses. This scene will be done in a very PG-rated manner, as the art and the humor lies in what is withheld from the audience. Auditions will be held Feb. 19-20, 7-10 p.m. Performances will take place April 20 through May 6. Information, including character breakdowns, is available at www.svptheatre.org.

McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton. As part of its produciton of “Crowns,” McCasrter Theatre is looking for non-union gospel singers to perform with the professional cast. This production will include a featured moment for a soloist from the local community. Crowns is a play with music based on a book of photographs and stories of African-American women in their church hats celebrating faith, fashion, and family. Auditions will be held Feb. 25, 46 p.m. in four-minute scheduled slots. Come prepared to sing the first verse of “How I Got Over.” McCarter will cast between two and six local African-American women who will each sing at multiple performances of Crowns. Singers will perform a portion of “How I Got Over” as a solo and then the professional cast will join them for the rest of the song. Singers must be willing/comfortable to sing in front of an audience of up to a thousand people. Singers must be over the age of 18; there is no upper age limit. To schedule your audition, contact Emily Ultan at casting@mccarter.org.

The Lawrence Library PlayFest, 2751 Brunswick Pike Route 1, Lawrenceville. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch Library is hosting PlayFest, its annual one-act play festival, April 28. The Festival directors are seeking actors to fill a variety of roles in the staged readings from the selected works of local playwrights. The audition consists of a cold reading from selected scripts and will be held at the library, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., March 3, 1-4 p.m., March 5, 68 p.m. To schedule an audition, interested actors should contact branch manager James Damron at jdamron@mcl.org or call 609-989-6915.

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The concert will be broadcast live as part of WWFM’s PostClassical concert broadcast series and will be hosted by WWFM host David Osenberg as well as PostClassical’s co-founders, Music Director Angel Gil-Ordonez and music historian Joseph Horowitz.

The program will focus on the work of Henry Thacker “Harry” Burleigh, an African American classical composer, arranger and professional singer.

A student of Antonín DvoÅ™ák, Burleigh introduced the composer to African American spirituals and helped introduce them to a broader audience through his own arrangements and compositions. The program will include performances of Burleigh’s work, including his arrangements of “Deep River,” as well as a discussion of Burleigh’s work and influences.

Admission to the concert is free. Due to the live broadcast nature of this concert, the audience is requested to be in their seats no later than 7:50 p.m. For more information, email info@wwfm.org or call 609-5878989.

Feb. 16 Tea, talk and tour at Morven Morven Museum & Garden will present Commodore Robert F. Stockton’s Unceasing Quest for Fame & Glory.

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by Dr. Joseph E. Wroblewski will cover Commodore Robert F. Stockton and what historians have called his “unceasing quest for fame and glory.” Between the War of 1812 and the Civil War Robert F. Stockton, played a crucial role in the development of the United States and of his beloved New Jersey.

The event begins with tours at 11 a.m. and noon, followed by tea at 1 p.m., and then the talk at 2 p.m.

Admission for the tour costs $10. Morven Museum & Garden is located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. For more information, go to morven.org or call 609924-8144.

Feb. 17 Winter kitchen program at Howell Farm Howell Living History Farm will present its annual Winter Kitchen Program, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A kitchen equipped with a wood-burning stove, an icebox and a butter churn wouldn’t hold much appeal for most modernday families, but for those who lived at Howell Farm in the year 1900, it was probably seen as a welcome improvement over the one that great-grandma had used.

During the morning, the kitchens of the farm’s two houses will be used to prepare meals that farmers would have had for their noontime dinner. Visitors will have opportunities to help in both kitchens, modeled from circa 1785 and 1900, from bringing wood to fuel cooking operations, to sifting flour, making butter and washing dishes. Those who want to help outside can gather eggs, split firewood and get ice from the farm’s icehouse.

Parking and admission are free. Howell Farm is located on Valley Road, off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township, N.J. 08530.

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Lance Liverman’s taste for life Catching up with a Princeton council member who is stepping down at year’s end Princeton Council member Lance Liverman no longer indulges his sweet tooth and that means no more munching on Reese’s Pieces — something he used to buy in bulk. His abstinence, however, has nothing to do with a special diet. Instead, he has a special disability in that he lacks a functioning sweet tooth. Since his surgery and other treatment for throat cancer, he has lost his ability to taste sweets.

“That’s perfectly OK with me,” said the 55-year-old native Princetonian, “because my life is sweet — every minute of it.”

Five years ago, he was given only a 40-percent chance of surviving a diagnosis of stage-four throat cancer. In addition, he was told that if he did survive, there would be a high probability of living with a variety of debilitating side effects, including permanent voice damage and a total loss of taste. Today, he is full of life, cancer free, with a strong voice and the ability to taste everything except sweets.

With a healthy and hearty voice, he announced a few weeks ago his intention to retire at the end of 2018 from his position as a Princeton Council member. His mental/emotional health, as opposed to his physical health, was the dominant factor in his decision.

“I felt that it was time for me to move on for the cliché but true reason, I just want to spend more time with my family and do so in a relaxed fashion — without the pressure of having to be someplace else connected with political or council responsibilities,” said Liverman, who will have served as a Princeton elected official for 15 years when he steps down.

The way he does his council job amounts to a 15- to- 20-hour — “sometimes 25-to-30-hour” — perweek time commitment. Liverman intends to use the extra time enjoying life with LaTonya, his “amazing and 100 percent supportive” wife of 25 years and three “talented and inspiring” daughters, ages 21, 17, and 12.

“I want people to know that I am not going anyplace,” he said. “I might go on more vacations and do other things I never had time to do before, but I intend to keep helping Princetonians in any way I can.”

For Liverman, helping people is akin to breathing — just something that comes naturally, effortlessly and continually. I interviewed him on a day that he did the following: counseled and comforted another Princetonian who was about to start treatment for throat cancer; got emergency help and probably saved the life of a severely injured man who crashed his car into a

Princeton council members Lance Liverman and Heather Howard recently announced that they will not seek re-election this year. tree on Witherspoon Street; did boiler repair work at his church (First Baptist Church of Princeton; dealt with two public safety issues (he is the Princeton Council liaison to the Public Safety Committee); and discussed the responsibilities and challenges of serving on the council with two of the candidates vying for his seat. For that he was joined by Heather Howard, who is also retiring from the council on Dec. 31.

Without formal council duties and without the numerous meetings, Liverman said he will be able to focus not only on his family, but also on his passions: social justice — equal treatment for all, regardless of race, gender or socio-economic status, and ensuring the health and well being of Princeton’s youth.

“But I will be able to do this on my own schedule instead of council’s schedule,” he said. “I want to make Princeton a model for social justice, and I will continue to give my time to make that happen.”

The boards and commissions on which he currently serves or previously served reflect his interests. He is a board member of Corner House (providing counseling for youth and their families dealing with alcohol and drug addiction), Princeton Affordable Housing, Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, Princeton Housing Authority and the Princeton Human Services Commission.

At the heart of his social justice responsibilities is his role as chairperson of the board of the First Baptist

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Church. He initiated the church’s free dinner program on Tuesday nights — an initiative with the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen. He has been the force behind a Malawi orphan outreach program, in which the church sends money to the orphanage in the nation, in southeastern Africa, helping to support the education ad healthcare of 1,000 youngsters.

His paying job that gives him the ability to pursue his non-paying job of helping others is real estate management and investment for Liverman Associates. “Before 9/11, I had a thriving courier delivery service business,” he said. “Because I was my own boss, I had no company retirement benefit. So I started buying Princeton-area properties to generate income for my retirement. My delivery business after 9/11 evaporated [much of my business was in Lower Manhattan], but luckily I had initiated this real estate investment strategy that soon became my full-time job and not just a retirement savings plan.”

His real estate investment skills also have been used on behalf of his church. Even though the number of worshipers has dramatically decreased over the years (only 50 regular attendees and 147 on the membership rolls), the church is financially viable and able to sustain the various social justice initiatives, because Lance invested the church’s assets in real estate on Green Street in the Witherspoon neighborhood. Some of these properties are rented at reasonable rates to community residents,

who, because of age or mental handicaps, need some extra financial support to remain in the community.

Even though he hopes his 15 years on council will be remembered for his social justice activities, he anticipates that he will be remembered for Princeton issues that have no obvious social justice component, a pool and a parking garage. “In fact, my positions on both of these issues are rooted in my commitment to fairness and social justice,” he said.

The upgrade of the Community Park Pool was “so important, because it is such an invaluable asset serving the entire town, but especially the kids in the John Witherspoon neighborhood,” he said.

Liverman also was the champion of the two-hour free-parking for Princeton Public Library patrons using the Spring Street parking garage. He argued for this when it was decided to rebuild the library downtown, rather than relocate it to the Princeton Shopping Center.

“The parking would have been free for everyone in the Princeton Shopping Center, so it seemed only fair that those who lived too far to walk to the downtown library, should be given at least two hours of free parking access to the library,” he said.

“I fear that this initiative may be in jeopardy as soon I leave council.”

One might be able to take away an ordinance or resolution, but no one can snatch Lance Liverman’s resolve, spirited voice, and his taste for the value of life.

Faith Bahadurian

Chinese New Year recipes for the Year of the Dog Chinese New Year starts Feb. 16 and continues for two weeks until the Spring Lantern Festival on March 2.

This is a dog year on the Chinese zodiac, which happens to be the sign I myself was born under. Dog people are supposed to be loyal and honest, smart and straightforward, and possess a strong sense of responsibility.

(I’ll spare you the negatives.)

There are several foods associated with the holiday that are supposed to bring good luck, health, and prosperity. Dumplings, noodles, fish, spring rolls, fruit, rice balls and cakes, all have their meaning and are enthusiastically consumed during the celebrations.

The recipes below incorporate some of those foods and could bookend a celebratory meal since soup is often served near the end rather than the beginning in Chinese cuisine.

While whole fish, which exemplify abundance, are especially popular for Chinese New Year, I came across Martin Yan’s New Year Fish Salad, which will please sushi lovers, too.

The chicken soup is from a book

by Mark Bittman that most will not have heard of because it predated his famous “Minimalist” and “Everything” titles. I figure that with a national flu epidemic in full swing, every household could benefit from keeping some form of chicken soup on hand.

And — just to be playfully offtopic — I’m including a treat for your real life four-legged friends, a doggie

Peel, remove pith, and segment grapefruit. Combine melon, grapefruit, ginger, carrot, and jicama. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

Remove skin and any bones from fish and slice thinly across the grain into pieces about 1 by 2 inches. Fan the slices on a serving platter, alternating pink and white. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, oil, and pepper, and drizzle that over the fish.

Mound the fruit salad mixture in center of fish and spoon dressing over salad. Garnish with peanuts, sesame seeds, and green onions.

Chicken Soup With Chinese Cabbage and Thin Noodles Adapted from “Leafy Greens,” Photo by Metro Creative Connection Mark Bittman, Wiley (1995). Four servings.

No Chinese New Year celebration is complete without delicious food. biscuit.

New Year Fish Salad Adapted from “Martin Yan’s Feast,” Martin Yan, Bay Books (1998).

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Just as sushi restaurants are required to, I suggest using fish that has been previously frozen which kills the parasites that are common in fish. — F.B. 6 ounces salmon fillet 6 ounces firm white fish fillet, such as sea bass 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon cooking oil One-half teaspoon white pepper 1 tablespoon lightly toasted sesame seeds

EITHER: 6 cups chicken stock and One-quarster cup chopped roasted 1 pound boneless chicken breast, slivpeanuts ered 1 green onion, slivered OR: 6 cups water, 1 whole (bonein) chicken breast, 1 carrot, and 1 Salad mixture: onion.

One-half cantaloupe or one-quarAND: Salt ter honeydew melon 1 pound bok choi, washed and 1 grapefruit trimmed One-quarter cup thinly sliced 1 tablespoon peanut oil sweet pickled ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 teaspoon minced ginger Quarter-pound jicama, shredded (a 1 tablespoon soy sauce 3-inch wedge) 8 ounces dried thin Chinese egg noodles Salad dressing: If you have the stock already, sim3-4 tablespoons cooking oil mer the slivered breast in stock for 1 teaspoon sesame oil about two minutes (does not have to be 3 tablespoons plum sauce See KITCHEN, Page 7B Peel melon and cut into crescents.

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If you’re starting from scratch, bring water to boil, and add breast, carrot, and onion; lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes. Remove chicken and vegetables. Rinse chicken under cold water, then pull it off the bone, discarding skin and vegetables. Return the bones to stock and continue to simmer while you prepare the rest. Cut chicken meat into slivers.

Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut cabbage into 1- to 2-inch pieces, smaller for stems, larger for leaves. Add peanut oil to wok and stir-fry garlic and ginger for 15 seconds, then add cabbage.

Raise heat to high and stir-fry until cabbage is fairly tender, about 10 minutes. Add soy sauce, check for salt, and turn off heat.

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Cook noodles in boiling salted water to al dente and drain. Remove chicken bones from stock. Add noodles, cabbage, and chicken meat to stock and heat through. Serve immediately, passing additional soy sauce at table.

Bill’s (Dog) Biscuits Adapted from “Cookie Love,” Mindy Segal with Kate Lahey, 10 Speed Press (2015).

Makes about 90 small biscuits.

According to Segal, pumpkin is full of enzymes that aid doggie digestion, so she developed this recipe for her sensitive dachshund, Bill. She writes that beef, lamb, pork, or chicken drippings are all good, and if you have leftover sweet potatoes, you can substitute that for the pumpkin.

Two-and-half cups whole wheat flour 3 tablespoons flax seed 2 tablespoons nonfat milk

powder One-half teaspoon kosher salt 2 extra-large eggs, room temperature 1 cup canned pumpkin One-quarter cup creamy peanut butter Meat drippings for brushing Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a half sheet pan (13by-18-inches) with parchment.

In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, mix flour, flax seed, milk powder and salt on low. In another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin, and peanut butter. Add to the dry mix on low speed and mix until it feels like Play-Doh. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a log about the length of the sheet pan.

Transfer logs to parchment in pan and brush with drippings.

Bake until cooked through, about 40 minutes. Cool completely on the pan.

Dumplings are a traditional food for Chinese New Year.

On a cutting board with a serrated knife, slice the logs into quarter-inch slices. Brush slices with more meat drippings and return to oven on

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. Hamilton, NJ. An exceptional Hamilton, NJ, 5+ acre property available for sale.

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. Hamilton, NJ. Established tavern & liquor store with full liquor license. Also includes an eat in/take out restaurant as well as two apartments for additional rental income.

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15 pagoda Ct. LawrenCeviLLe Well maintained 2 BR, 2.5 bath townhome in Society Hill in Lawrence. Hardwood floors downstairs, updated kitchen and baths, new HVAC. MLS#7124155

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331 BarCLay st. BurLington City Classic brick 3 bed, 1 bath in Historic Yorkshire neighborhood. Feat: living, dining & family rooms with hwd floors, remodeled kitchen and bath.

MLS#7100115 1300/mth 609-298-3000

118 e. deLaware avenue pennington Spacious 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Cape Cod with an open floor plan & double lot located in Pennington Boro. MLS #7112693 $649,000 609-737-1500

31 riCHey pLaCe trenton A rare opportunity to own one of Trenton’s grand old homes. 5 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths. Beautifully restored and updated with modern conveniences of today. A must see!!! MLS#7127251 $305,500 609-586-1400

30 w deLaware avenue HopeweLL twp.

4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Colonial style home located in Pennington Boro.

MLS # 77084061 $466,990 609-737-1500

76 peBBLe rd. east windsor 3 BR, 2.5 BA Oak Creek Estates townhome has numerous updates throughout, fantastic floorplan, EIK w/abundant cabinets & countertops, Appliance package included.

MLS# 7113701 $252,000 609-5861400

19 persHing ave. ewing twp.

In the Glendale area of Ewing is this totally renovated multi family home. Perfect for Owner Occupied or Investment, live in one and have the other two help pay your mortgage. MLS#7050937 $385,000 609-921-2700

76 FederaL City rd. ewing twp.

Sprawling and beautifully maintained 4bed,2bath, ranch style home on gorgeous hilltop lot! Full bsmt, 2 car gar, huge rear porch! MLS#7116849

4 siLvers Ct. HopeweLL twp.

5 Bedroom 5 and ½ Bathroom 3 story home located in Hopewell Township.

MLS # 7054166

25 aunt moLLy rd. HopeweLL twp.

4 Bedroom 3 and ½ Bathroom 2 story home located in Hopewell Township.

MLS #7114902

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4412 nottingHam way HamiLton square Appealing 3 BR, 1 ½ BA Split located in desirable Hamilton Square. Hardwood flooring, spacious LR, EIK, family room, 3 tier deck and central air. MLS# 7052596 $279,900 609-586-1400

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9 CLinton st. LamBertviLLe City An exclusive opportunity to own one of three luxury townhomes in the heart of Lambertville with the D&R canal in your backyard. Pricing starting at 699,900.

MLS# 6837213 $699,900 609-397-0777

240 HoLComBe way LamBertviLLe City Beautiful 3 BR, 3 Full Bath Townhome, Lambert’s Hill. Premium lot on open space.

1st floor MBR, gourmet kit, generous living areas & loft. Partially finished bsmnt, 2-car garage. MLS# 7112512 $575,000 609-397-0777

193 n union st. LamBertviLLe City Live in one & rent the other! Vintage townhouse w/2 units: upstairs/downstairs apts have sep utilities, CAC, new furnace, built-ins, new windows in front. Walk to all amenities! MLS #7058498 $429,000 609-397-0777

4 vista dr. LawrenCeviLLe This outstanding 6,500sf home with Princeton address is situated on 1.92 professionally landscaped property. Beautifully restored w/ approved new septic. MLS#6968372

5 Logan way readington twp.

Custom built & beautifully upgraded Colonial on perfect cul-de-sac lot!

MLS # 3419028

$1,134,999

$650,000

2 pond view Lane HopeweLL twp.

Stunning 4 bed, 2.5 bath, 3800 sf home in desirable Hopewell Ridge on 1.84 acre lot. Upgrades galore! MLS#7118306

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1152 Lower Ferry rd. ewing Three bedroom split level home with large dining room, deck, central air, hot tub, galley style kitchen. MLS#7120116

2028 syLvan park BurLington Lake Front Property offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, family room, upgraded kitchen, baths plus 3 car garage. Renovated & ready for its new owner. MLS#7113940

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8 wiLLow rd. Bordentown This lovely Cape Cod in Bossert Estates includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basement and all appliances. Located close to schools and is Move In Ready!

MLS#7119197 $243,500 609-298-3000

113 BaCk Brook rd. e amweLL twp.

Spacious 5 BR Colonial w/1st flr BR & full BA! Perfect for entertaining.

MLS # 3406523

20 BramBLe dr. pennington 4 Bedroom 3 and ½ Bathroom traditional home located in Estates at Hopewell.

MLS #7091426 $1,019,000

609-737-1500

$579,900

209 Harrison ave. HamiLton Well maintained 4 unit apt building features (1) Two bedroom and (3) One bedroom apts.

Located near public transportation.

MLS#7061222 $299,900

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C.1890 Windy Bush Estate is a 10 acre oasis of country farmlands & rolling hills. Many possibilities horses, crops etc. Original Fieldstone House features generously sized rooms. MLS # 7103893 $1,400,500 215-862-9441

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BARNEGAT TWP. $315,300 A 4 BR & 2 full BA, waterfront vacation getaway, w/ EIK, HW fls, master ensuite, WB FP and 1-car garage.

(Web ID 7048058)

BRIDGEWATER $669,000 This custom 4 BR, 2.5 BA home features a park-like setting, brick front and mature trees w/ circular driveway.

(Web ID 3406590)

CRANBURY $489,000 A 4 BR Col. on 2/3ac w/fenced yard, lg kit. w/bay window, FDR, LR w/ FP w/gas log insert & sun porch.

(Web ID 1817899)

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DAYTON $315,000 A 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA duplex on cul-de-sac.

Kit. comes w/ pantry, gas top cooking & new linoleum flooring.

(Web ID 7047286)

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Allen Rudner EAST WINDSOR TWP. $322,500 Completely remodeled!! Three BR, 1.5 bath Bi-Level in Cranbury Manor, features hardwood flooring.

(Web ID 6906598)

CRANBURY $1,195,000 Elegant cstm-built Col. by Kaiser Home Builders, in heart of Cranbury. Built in 2007, has open floor plan.

(Web ID 1815825) 609-921-1900

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Dennis McGill III

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EWING TWP. $229,000 You will love the great curb appeal of this beautifully upgraded 3 BR expanded cape home in Brae Burn Heights. (Web ID 7074450)

FRANKLIN TWP. $154,000 Beautiful, well-maintained 2 BR, 2 full BA unit in 55+ community. Perfect for anyone looking to downsize.

(Web ID 3439546)

FRANKLIN TWP. $439,000 Bright & airy 2 BR corner Andover model that faces South & looking down on a tree-lined wooded area.

(Web ID 3442530)

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HAMILTON TWP. $175,000 This 2 BR & 2 full BA Ranch is move-in ready, has updated kit., new front porch, new deck, new garage & 1-car garage.

(Web ID 7112666)

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Felix Gonzalez HAMILTON TWP. $250,000 SHORT SALE. Waiting for bank confirmation. Welcome to this spacious well-kept 2/3 BR home w/ 1.5 bathrooms.

(Web ID 7083581) Christina Wang

William Mazzucca

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Angel Rivera

HILLSBOROUGH $625,500 Welcome home to this 2-story 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial in Brittany Estates on a cul-de-sac. Lots of updates.

(Web ID 3440403)

JACKSON TWP. $384,900 Don`t pass up this very well-maintained Colonial with 12 rooms including 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths w/ huge back yard. (Web ID 7051354)

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HILLSBOROUGH $209,000 Spacious 2 BR Townhouse in great location w/ closet space, all applcs.

Many updates and finished basement.

(Web ID 3394958)

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MONTGOMERY TWP. $325,000 Large 2BR townhome w/ a 20 x 16 loft.

Newer WH & AC 2012. Near Princeton & New Brunswick train station direct to NYC. (Web ID 3436313)

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Adam Chu

Mary “Lynn” Robertson

Veronica Vilardo

MONTGOMERY TWP. $795,000 A 4 BR, 2.5 BA brick fronted Col. w/ HW floors, renovated eat-in kit. w/high-end SS applcs. & granite island.

(Web ID 3443642)

PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS $415,000 A 4 BR & 2.5 BA, OFP, fresh paint, EIK, HW fls, master suite w/ WIC, in-ground pool, detached 1-car garage.

(Web ID 3428161)

PENNINGTON $627,900 You will instantly fall in love with this 4 BR, 3 1/2 bath Colonial located at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac.

(Web ID 7114166)

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Shehla Rupani

Ingela Kostenbader

PLAINSBORO $207,500 This 2 BR & 2 full BA Condo is 55 + offers open layout, fresh paint, hardwood fls, full Kit w/ granite & SS appliances. (Web ID 7019140)

PLAINSBORO $469,900 A 3 BR & 2 full BA home, move-in ready w/ fresh paint, granite countertops, 2-zone heating, WWP schools.

(Web ID 7067615)

PRINCETON $2,100,000 New construction, w/ 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs. Home tastefully designed to meet the needs of today’s lifestyle.

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Eric Payne

PRINCETON JCT. $735,000 This 5 BR & 3 full BA has 1st fl BR, master suite, loft, EIK, gas FP, solid oak HW, in-ground pool, WWP Schools. (Web ID 7120529)

WEST AMWELL TWP. $1,170,000 Extraordinary, unique, special: these are just a few words used to describe such a magnificent home on 20 acres.

WEST WINDSOR TWP. $1,195,000 Home w/ 3-car gar w/Tesla charger, pool/spa, great rm w/FP, kit. w/granite ctrs, 5th BR & full BA on 1st flr, plus fin. bsmt.

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