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Man deals to avoid prison in child sex case By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Former Princeton animal control officer Saul “Nate” Barson, facing sex crime and other charges involving a minor in Pennsylvania, accepted a deal from authorities that keeps him out of prison and means he will not be a Megan’s law sex offender. The case resolved itself Monday, the same day that his trial was scheduled to begin in Bucks County, before Judge Raymond F. McHugh. Authorities accused Barson, then 29, of sex crimes last year involving a then-13-year-old

boy whom he allegedly had met over the internet. He faced multiple years in prison if found guilty. But instead, Barson pleaded no contest to a first-degree misdemeanor of corruption of minors, the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said Monday. He was sentenced to five years’ probation, must perform 500 hours of community service, undergo sex offender treatment and meet other conditions that include not having a Snapchat account, Bucks County Deputy District Attorney Kate Kohler said by phone Monday. “He won’t be a registered

Megan’s law offender, he’s going to be on probation,” said Steven M. Jones, his lawyer. “He’s happy to move on from it.” Barson, 30, had faced the prospect of a much longer prison term had he been found guilty at trial. He had been charged with sexual assault and related offenses stemming from an alleged incident at a park in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania, on Feb.3 2017. At a hearing in March, the boy testified that in an effort to make friends, he downloaded a hookup app for gay and bisexual men, where he came across Barson’s

account. The two allegedly corresponded through Snapchat, the boy had claimed, and agreed to meet in Pat Livezey Park, not far from where Barson resided in Hunterdon County. Authorities alleged the two had sex in Barson’s truck. He was later arrested and charged. The town initially suspended him from his $53,398-a-year-job that he had held since July 2015, and then later fired him. Coincidentally, the Princeton Council was scheduled Monday to appoint his replacement. Mayor Liz Lempert had no comment Monday.

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No price tag yet on school referendum By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The Princeton School District does not have a total dollar amount yet for the facilities bond referendum that is scheduled to go on the ballot Oct. 2, Superintendent of Schools Stephen C. Cochrane said last week. Cochrane, speaking Feb. 8 at a public forum about the referendum at John Witherspoon Middle School, explained that officials are “floating some design ideas and they may cost out differently depending on which direction we go in.” Officials, he continued, are committed to keeping the tax impact “as low as possible,” in what he called “the range of hundreds of dollars annually on an average assessed home, not in the range of thousands of dollars.” The district is facing rising enrollment, and expects even more students to enter the school system in the coming years, he said. “All of our schools are at or significantly over capacity,” Cochrane said. “And the projections for enrollment are ones that have us rising steadily and steeply over the next ten years.” Revised demographic forecasts show the district having anywhere from 4,284 to 4,820 students, by 2027. By comparison, enrollment last year was at 3,769. In response, the district is considering building a new school for fifth-and sixth-graders, on the site of the Valley Road School, expand Princeton High School, in what could mean building an addition, See PRICE TAG, Page 5

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Stuart Country Day School second-grader Ruby Matthews is all smiles after having her hair clipped to benefit Locks of Love.

Unlocking the love Stuart students clip ponytails for charity By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Sofia Valencia, an eighthgrader at Stuart Country Day School, on Tuesday needed a few snips from a hair stylist’s scissors for her ponytail to come off and

become an act of charity. She and 11 other students, two staff members and the sister of a staff member donated their hair to Locks of Love, a Florida-based charity that makes wigs for children and young adults with medical conditions that resulted in

their hair loss. Stuart, a private allgirls school, has been doing this right around Valentine’s Day for the past 18 years — an idea that began with a former student and has continued ever since. “It’s so awesome,” said Patty Fagin, the head of school, as stu-

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MEDICATION CONCERNS

Largely because older adults take more medications to treat agerelated conditions, they are twice as likely as other adults to suffer adverse drug events that are serious enough to land them in emergency rooms. The risk of unwanted side effects also increases as aging bodies are likely to gain more fat and hold less water than they once did. As a result, ingested medications tend to become more concentrated in seniors’ bodies and linger longer in their systems. To compound matters even further, medications may move more slowly through older adults’ digestive systems, possibly leading to increased absorption and increased risk of side effects. With all this in mind, seniors are urged to monitor the effects of their prescribed medications. As you get older you may be faced with more health conditions that you need to treat on a regular basis. It is important to be aware that the increased use of medications and the normal body changes caused by aging can increase the chance of unwanted or maybe even harmful drug interactions. ROBERT PLATZMAN, D.O. at 609-9218766. My areas of emphasis include Alzheimer’s, dementia, urinary incontinence, osteoporosis, geriatric assessment and end of life issues. 7KH RIŵFH LV ORFDWHG DW 601 Ewing St., Suite C7, in Princeton. Our website, www.drrobertplatzman. com, has more information about our practice. HINT: Older adults should have no qualms about discussing drug side effects with their prescribing physicians, even if they aren’t sure whether a symptom is a side effect of the medication they are taking.

Early this month, Watershed Wally the Woodchuck ventured out of his burrow to make his prediction on winter’s duration. As New Jersey’s only woolly weather forecaster, Wally hesitantly inched forward as a gentle snow drifted down from the skies. He was greeted by a crowd who came to the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed to celebrate this annual rite of spring. Wally slowly turned in a circle and, spotting his shadow, dashed back into his shelter. Given the legend, this means Wally predicted six more weeks of winter instead of an early spring. Unlike his Pennsylvania brethren, Wally has the Watershed’s amazing resources at his disposal, including live information from a wide array of weather parameters from njweather.org/station/3526 on the Watershed Reserve. Coaxed by the chants of “how much wood could a woodchuck chuck?” Wally later re-emerged from his hiding spot and took up the crowd’s challenge. Using a trebuchet, he flung several

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Pat Heaney, education manager at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed, introduces Wally the Woodchuck, who was getting ready to chuck some wood with the help of a trebuchet, on Groundhog Day. blocks of wood far into the field, proving that a woodchuck can chuck wood. Wally’s forecast follows his adventures on Jan. 27 when about 70 visitors

came to the Watershed to explore the life and habitat of woodchucks with a nature hike and other activities. Scores of people used both a catapult and a tre-

buchet to toss wooden blocks in a target game, roasted marshmallow’s around a campfire and danced with Wally. Groundhogs, a term

used interchangeably with woodchucks, are formally named Marmota monax. They’re also known colloquially as whistle-pigs and land beavers.

Delayed Mary Moss Playground renovation moves forward By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The delayed renovation of Mary Moss Playground at the corner of John and Lytle streets will move forward with the town this week hiring a Middlesex County-based construction company to do the job in time for the summer. V&K Construction Inc., the low bidder on the project, received a con-

tract capped at $794,404. The town intends to remove the wadding pool and install a “sprayground,” or a sprinklerbased play area, and “play equipment” and make other improvements. The start of the project is weather-dependent, the town has said. V&K has to complete the job by the middle of June, town engineer Deanna Stockton said Tuesday.

The project has taken longer than officials had thought. In 2016, the Princeton Council unanimously approved making the improvements; the municipality had intended to have it ready for last summer. But delays postponed the job by a year. The town had a $767,000 grant from Mercer County — originally acquired by Princeton

Borough and Princeton Township to install an artificial turf field — to apply toward the project. Along with matching funds totaling $383,830 the towns had to put up, there was some $1.1 million available for Mary Moss, the town had said. It was not clear how much of the grant was going to be used. Located in the once black section of town, the

playground is a link to Princeton’s segregated past. Local blacks, prohibited from using any other public swimming pools, turned to the playground on hot summer days. Many had learned to swim there as children. The playground is named for a now deceased local woman, remembered as a maternal figure by those who grew up in the neighborhood.

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Township explores options for tax relief By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Montgomery Township taxpayers, already reeling under recent changes in federal tax law capping state and local tax deductions to $10,000 for federal income tax purposes, may be offered some relief at the state level. Gov. Phil Murphy suggested a plan last week that would allow property owners statewide to make an end run around the $10,000 cap by making voluntary contributions to charitable funds set up for municipalities and school districts. The mayors of several New Jersey towns have already pledged to introduce the charitable contribution plan in their towns, allowing taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to funds that would use the money to pay for local services, such as schools, law enforcement and infrastructure.

Setting up a charitable fund would allow property owners to claim the contribution as a charitable deduction, reducing their federal tax bill. The Internal Revenue Service allows taxpayers to “write off” or deduct the money they give to charities. Gov. Murphy said he had begun working with state lawmakers to protect New Jersey taxpayers, adding that “we must eliminate any and all barriers to creating a system that will provide tax relief to property taxpayers who make charitable contributions to their municipality.” Montgomery Township officials are trying to find every opportunity to alleviate the added tax burden, Mayor Mark Conforti said. The governor’s suggestion to create a charitable fund is an option, he said. “It is way too early to dismiss any option and I want to make sure whatever we do - a charitable founda-

tion or another solution - is legal,” Mayor Conforti said. “The key is, it has to pass muster with the Internal Revenue Service. I don’t want to do this twice. We have to get it right the first time,” Mayor Conforti said. Meanwhile, state Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-26th) introduced a bill in the Senate last month that would drop New Jersey’s own long-standing cap on property tax deductions for state income tax purposes. New Jersey capped the deduction for property taxes - for state income tax purposes - at $10,000 many years ago. It preceded the new federal move that caps the state and local tax deduction (also $10,000). Sen. Pennacchio’s bill, which is under review, would allow taxpayers to deduct the total amount of their property taxes for state income tax purposes. It would apply to a taxpayer’s primary residence, but not

to a vacation home. U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance (R-7th Congressional District) wrote to Gov. Murphy to seek the governor’s backing on that bill in a Feb. 8 letter to the governor. “I respectfully request your advocacy and support for (state) legislation that would eliminate New Jersey’s $10,000 cap on deductions for property taxes on taxpayers’ state income tax returns,” Rep. Lance wrote. New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the United States, Rep. Lance wrote, and capping state and local tax deductions to $10,000 at the federal level “negatively and dispropportionately” affects state residents, compared to those of other states. Repealing New Jersey’s own $10,000 cap on property tax deductions for state income tax filers “would alleviate some of that newly increased financial burden” imposed at the federal level, Rep. Lance wrote.

Crime stats help township rank among the safest in N.J. By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Montgomery Township has been ranked as one of the safest communities in New Jersey, based on crime statistics reported by the Montgomery Township Police Department to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Montgomery Township was ranked as the 12th safest community in New Jersey by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. It is a national trade organization that includes licensed alarm installers, contractors and other relevant trade groups

across the United States, according to its website, www.alarms.org. The group reviewed the most recent FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics, which is reported to the FBI by police departments. The Uniform Crime Report lists eight major criminal offenses - four of which are violent crimes and four of which are non-violent or property crimes. Montgomery Township’s violent crime rate is .17 per 1,000 people and the property crime rate is 4 per 1,000 people. Statewide, there are 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people and 14.9 nonviolent crimes per 1,000

people. The FBI’s Uniform Crime Report defines violent crimes as murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault. Nonviolent or property crimes are burglary, theft, motor vehicle theft and arson. The National Council for Home Safety and Security eliminated communities that did not submit crime statistics to the FBI. A community also had to have a population of more than 10,000 people to be included. Montgomery’s population is 22,856. Mayor Mark Conforti and Deputy Mayor Christine Madrid were pleased

with Montgomery Township’s high ranking as among one of the safest communities in New Jersey. “Our police department deserves recognition for its outstanding work protecting our community,” Mayor Conforti said. “As elected officials, it is gratifying to see our commitment to public safety yielding excellent results.” Deputy Mayor Madrid agreed, and added that Township Committee plans pro-actively to meet the police department’s needs by hiring the bet personnel and ensuring that the police officers have the equipment that they need.

TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO BRUSH

The best way to instill the habit of brushing teeth in children is to have them learn by example. Once children have watched their parents perform this twicedaily ritual and get the hang of it, parents should encourage their kids to brush their own teeth. First, children should learn to dab only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste on their soft-bristled toothbrushes. They should then concentrate on gently brushing back and forth on the inside surface of each tooth, where bacteria-laden plaque is most likely to accumulate. After that, the outer surfaces should be brushed with the brush turned at an angle along the gumline. Before rinsing, children should try some tongue-brushing to introduce an element of fun into the process. Taught early enough, healthy habits turn into healthy lifestyles. Begin with proper brushing and flossing techniques and a toothfriendly diet. Continue with

regular professional care and cleanings for a beaming smile that will last a lifetime. If you would like more information on how to get your child’s dental experience off to a good start, we welcome your call at 609-924-8300. We have both children and adults as patients here at Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, because everyone, regardless of age, deserves a winning smile. “Our commitment is to relationships of partnership, respect, and appreciation.” “We offer cosmetic and family dentistry as well as Zoom!® and Invisalign®.” Please e-mail your questions or comments to: drjamescally@yahoo.com

P.S. Parents should floss for their children beginning at age four. By the time they reach age eight, most kids can begin flossing for themselves.

Roosevelt Elementary Public School is part of the Interdistrict Choice Program and is now accepting applications from students outside the district to attend free of charge for the 2018-2019 school year. The New Jersey Interdistrict School Choice program provides the opportunity for non-resident students to attend Roosevelt Public Schools at no cost to their parents/guardians. This program also includes transportation options for School Choice students. The Roosevelt Public School Choice program covers grades Kindergarten through six. WHO WE ARE: Situated in the heart of the historic New Deal town of Roosevelt in western Monmouth County, Roosevelt Public School is a Pre-K -6 district currently serving 88 students. Our small class sizes enable us to nurture and challenge the unique potential of every child as life-long learners and leaders. WHY ROOSEVELT U Low teacher-student ratio U Full-day Kindergarten U Before and After-School Program U Creative Arts and Music Programs across all grade levels, with Instrumental Music in grades 4-6 and free extra-curricular Studio Art classes in grades 1-6 U Challenging Curriculum HOW TO APPLY In order to be considered for admission for the 2018-2019 school year, please contact Roosevelt Public School at 609-448-2798.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It’s the guns: And more of them isn’t the answer

To the editor: At the post-gun massacre press conference in Florida, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel urged all Americans to notify law enforcement if they spotted something ominous on social media or the web. But it wasn’t the Internet that killed 17 students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, it was the AR-15 assault rifle and the bullets used by the shooter. It was the gun. When they’re not saying “it’s too soon to talk about gun control legislation,” gun lobby shills like Florida Gov. Rick Scott deflect the issue by claiming that the problem is America’s mental healthcare system. But Americans have no more mental health problems per capita than other wealthy nations. Our mental healthcare spending rates, mental health professionals per capita, and rate of mental health disorders are all in line with those of other wealthy countries. And our country is no more prone to crime than other developed countries, according to a landmark 1999 study by Franklin E. Zimring and Gordon Hawkins of the University of California, Berkeley. What’s different, in data that has been repeatedly confirmed, is that American crime is simply more lethal. It’s the guns. Americans comprise 4.4 percent of the world’s population but own 42 percent of the world’s guns. And, according to a 2015 study by University of Alabama Professor Adam Lankford, 31 percent of the gunmen in mass shootings from 1966 to 2012 were American. It’s the guns. More gun ownership corresponds with more gun murders across virtually every axis: among developed countries, among American states, among American towns and cities, and when controlling for crime rates. Gun control legislation tends to reduce gun murders, according to a recent analysis of 130 studies from 10 countries. It’s the guns. The fear-mongering gun lobby would have you believe, despite tragic evidence to the contrary shoved in front of our eyes on a regular basis, that more guns is the answer. Of course they’d say that, they’re in the business of selling guns. But Americans have nearly half of all firearms in the world. Those weapons aren’t making our children safe, they’re making them dead. The Valentine’s Day gun-massacre in Parkland, Florida, was the 18th school shooting since 2018 began. It’s the guns. And more of them is obviously not the answer. Patrick Walsh Princeton

Patrick Walsh served four years as an infantry officer in the US Army’s 25th Infantry Division. He has in support of gun control with articles, essays, and letters published in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Princeton Packet, and online at The Rumpus and scene4 magazine, for which he is a senior writer.

We must act to prevent more mass shootings

To the editor: Yet another mass shooting occurred at a school in Florida on Feb. 14, killing at least 17 people and wounding at least 14. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families. But we must do more than offer thoughts and prayers, we must act to prevent more mass shootings. They are now occurring in the U.S. at an average of more than one per day. It is especially alarming that this is the 18th school shooting of 2018. We don’t yet know this shooter’s motives, but we do know that he used an assault weapon, mass shooters’ weapon of choice. They are meant for the battlefield, which is the only place they should be allowed. They can rapidly fire bullets as fast as the shooter can pull the trigger. We need to again ban them nationally. In 1993, we in Ceasefire NJ helped successfully defend the NJ Assault Weapons Ban against an NRA effort to rescind it. The fact that we were successful in breaking the NRA’s stranglehold in New Jersey helped inspire the 1994 passage of a 10-year National Assault Weapons Ban, resulting in a two-thirds reduction in crimes using them. We must pass into law a National Assault Weapons Ban again. We also urgently need a national Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO), which would allow law enforcement, family members or acquaintances to petition a judge to re-

move guns from anybody deemed to be at high risk of using them. For the five states that already have such laws, the removal can be immediate for up to two months, and can be extended for up to a year. It is estimated that in Connecticut, one of the five states, a life is saved for every 10-20 such ERPO orders issued. But it will take average citizens to persistently and effectively advocate for such steps. To learn more, visit peacecoalition.org and click the Ceasefire NJ icon on the right. The Rev. Robert Moore Princeton The Rev. Robert Moore is executive director of the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action, of which Ceasefire NJ is a Project.

Support Montgomery Fire District No. 2 elections To the editor: I would like to urge all residents of Montgomery Township Fire District #2 (Skillman, Blawenburg, parts of Belle Mead) to vote in the district’s annual election from 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, in the meeting hall of the Fire House (east end of the building) at 529 Route 518, Blawenburg, NJ. On the ballot are the following important initiatives: • Election of two fire commissioners for three-year terms. • Approval of the annual operating budget for the fire district. • Approval for the expense to overhaul and upgrade our rescue engine to extend its life (from existing capital funds). I have had the privilege to serve on the Board of Fire Commissioners of District #2 (BOFC) for two years and have served as its chairman for the past year. The BOFC is the publically elected five-member body responsible for administering the taxpayer funds used to purchase and maintain the fire equipment utilized by the fire company as well as train and equip the members of the fire company, all of whom are volunteers, as are all members of the BOFC. We are proud to provide the taxpayers of Fire District #2 with superb fire service protection at a fraction of the cost of a paid service and to do so without incurring any debt in the procurement of our equipment. As the only member of the BOFC who is not and has not been an active firefighter, I have gained a unique perspective as a private citizen/taxpayer on the commitment and sacrifice demonstrated each day by the men and women who make up the membership of Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company #2 (MTVFC #2). Like many of you, I always assumed that when you call 911, someone will always come. What you may not realize is that in Montgomery Township all emergency calls for fire or medical services are answered by 100 percent volunteer organizations. The members of these organizations answer these calls because they are committed to saving lives and protecting property, not because they are paid. In short, they do it because they want to, not because they have to. They deserve our ongoing support. Today, MTVFC #2 is made up of 66 men and women, including 39 certified firefighters, three probationary firefighters, five fire police, 11 associate members and, very importantly, eight junior members from our high school, all of whom are learning important life skills about responsibility, accountability, leadership and teamwork. These people are your friends, neighbors and area business providers from the community. If you think you might be interested in joining us, please visit the fire house any Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. for a tour and a chance to speak with many of our members. In 2017, the members of MTVFC #2 answered 328 calls for emergency service and contributed more than 13,000 combined hours for training, drills, community outreach and maintenance of the district’s equipment. It has been my honor to work with them to help make this community a safe place to live. Please join me in supporting the efforts of this important organization by turning out for our Election and voting in favor of the initiatives on the ballot. Peter G. Martin Chairman, Board of Fire Commissioners Montgomery Township Fire District #2

Video games, social media could save someone’s life

To the editor: I am writing in response to an article written by Lea Kahn published on Jan. 18, 2018, titled “Mercer County superintendents work together to save lives”. The article discusses a meeting that the superintendents and parents of Mercer County attended to learn possible reasons why the teenage suicide crisis is occurring in our community and how to combat it. There is one point within the article with which I refute: that social media and video games do not allow for social interaction. Right now, I know that parents all over Mercer County are concerned about teen suicide. Parents are scrambling to figure out why this is happening to the children and teenagers of our community and many fear that it could happen to their own child. As a teenager and current college student of the community who has been in such a situation, I’d like to share my thoughts and experience. I have been a Mercer County resident ever since I was born. I have never been formally diagnosed with any mental illness and I have grown up in a wholesome loving family, but I admit that I have had very negative thoughts, including suicide. Many factors went into what was going on in my mind. I would constantly compare myself to others and I’d always believe others were doing substantially better than me in academics or extra-curriculars. I also had self-esteem and self-image issues. Finally, after many years of pent up stress and insecurities, it got to a point where I felt like I couldn’t handle anything anymore. I was being pushed to the edge, but something saved me: social media. Although many parents are concerned about what their child is being exposed to on the internet, it is important to understand that social media is a place where social interaction thrives. While not all interactions may be positive, it is not to be forgotten that there are communities that offer acceptance, like the gaming community. It is a concern to many parents that video games and the use of social media can have a negative effect on their child’s social ability, but it is misguided to say that video games absolutely do not allow for social interaction. In a 2014 study, “Video Games Do Affect Social Outcomes,” it was found that violent video games did affect levels of aggression. However, it was also found that video games that promoted social interaction, such as multiplayer games, positively affected social behavior and decreased levels of aggression (Greitemeyer, Mugge). Some parents may not know that many games that are considered to be violent include a cooperative element in which players can form teams to accomplish a mission. In recent studies, it was suggested that the social elements within violent video games can counteract the negative effects they may have on the player. There are plenty of video games on the market that promote social interaction like League of Legends, Overwatch, or Splatoon. It is also noteworthy that video game culture has fostered a massive community around the world. There are clubs, organizations and even conventions that base themselves around video games which allow people to interact and socialize because of their common love for the medium. Through social media and the communities of which I belonged to, such as the gaming community, I was able to socially flourish and find the people who could relate to me. Without social media, I would have never met one of my best friends who lives on the other side of the world. While my family does give me plenty of love and support, my best friend and the online community was the rock that constantly reminded me that I am not alone, that I am valued and loved. It is important to see that video games and social media are more than solely a suicide risk. What may seem to be a danger, can be a blessing in disguise. These platforms can serve as a safe haven for those who are struggling with their everyday problems. I am not saying to introduce your 5-year-old child to violent video games or sign them up on Facebook or Instagram, but I am suggesting that monitoring your child’s activity on video games and the internet is better than taking them away. Try to understand why your children is using social media or playing video games. Everyone has their own way to cope, and by revoking video games or social media, you could potentially cut off an entire support system that could save someone’s life. A life like your child’s or a life like mine, a teenager from Mercer County.

Ina Patricia Perez East Windsor

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U.S. military veterans residing in Mercer County should now obtain their county photo identification card that also designates their status as a veteran. The low cost identification card is available to all Mercer County veterans in acknowledgement for their service rendered to the United States of America. Outside of this weeklong period, veterans would pay a special reduced fee of $10, half the normal price for an ID card, which makes now the perfect time for veterans to pick up one for free as Veterans Day approaches. There are several benefits for the ID cards which have an increased expiration period of 10 years and include the book and page that indicate where a veteran’s honorable discharge is recorded in the County

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DD-214 form is free of charge to all honorably discharged Mercer County veterans. A Certificate of Release - Discharge from Active Duty, or DD 214 form for short, is generally issued when a service member is honorably discharged from active military duty. The document contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Veterans can receive their photo ID card by visiting the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 240 W State Street, 7th floor, in Trenton. The clerk’s office is open from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information on how to obtain a Mercer County photo identification card, call 609-278-7108 or visit www.mercercounty.org.

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Price tag Continued from Page 1 and make security and HVAC upgrades. Yet the referendum will be about more than bricks and mortar, as the district envisions the improvements as a way to change how students are educated. “How do the facilities that we improve also improve learning, how do transformations of space

transform learning for our kids?” Cochrane asked at one point. “The space dictates the instruction. And our teachers are asking us, give us the flexibility, the freedom to be able to use space in different ways.” The district has hired architect Prakash Nair and education expert Heidi Hayes Jacobs to help officials reimagine what classrooms and education look like in

the 21st century. In his presentation at the forum, Nair showed examples of schools where students don’t sit in desks, in ordered rows, but rather in more relaxed settings. Nair recommended rather than an addition, the district should seek to capture space within the existing building, like in courtyards, to increase the capacity for more students.

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time, said stylist Lily Nejad. The volunteers’ hair was put in 10-inch-ponytails and then cut away, as fellow students and staff rooted them on. “We need lots of cheering and lots of support because it’s not easy to say goodbye to your hair,” Michelle Dowling, head of the lower school, told the crowd that had gathered to watch. Once each ponytail was cut off, it was placed in a marked zip lock bag that would be shipped to Locks of Love. “My hair was always like a teensy bit longer than this,” said fourth-grader Anna Androulakis afterward waiting for her hair to be styled. “So it’s actually really weird seeing my hair

this short. I’ve never seen it this short before.” In Sofia’s case, Tuesday was the fourth time overall — and second year in a row — she had participated. “I want to help people, and it feels good,” she said of what had motivated her to get involved. For Anna, this was her first time donating — an act she did for her late grandmother, who had cancer. “I’m very proud (of) her,” said Anna’s mother, Marianthi, standing nearby. The history of the donations to Locks of Love goes back to the late 1990s and a then-student who was moved to help other kids. Shannon Rangecroft, a former third-grade teacher at Stuart and now its director of events, recalled her thenkindergarten daughter, Alexa, had seen on the TV

news a story dealing with pediatric oncology treatment and the accompanying image of bald children. Wanting to help in some way, she agreed to donate her hair, and did it at school, in front of people to inspire others, her mother said. The following year, nearly 40 people followed suit, Rangecroft said. “And we’ve had roughly twenty kids, every year, do it since,” she said. To get volunteers, the school in the fall will let students know the date of the Locks of Love donation and remind them not to cut their hair over Christmas break. All volunteers, who cannot have color-treated hair, have to get parental permission to participate. Stuart, a Catholic school, seeks to have students look beyond themselves.

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Friday, February 16, 2018

MERCER COUNTY NOTES Howell Farm to offer ‘Winter Kitchen’ program A kitchen equipped with a wood-burning stove, an icebox and a butter churn wouldn’t hold much appeal for most modern-day 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. Visitors can experience the sights, smells and tastes of these two very different kitchens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, when Howell Living History Farm features its annual Winter Kitchen program. Cooking activities, recipe sampling and handson experiences are planned for all. Parking and admission are free. 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 young and old 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. In the farmhouse parlor, visitors can learn how to darn socks, crochet, knit and more. Upstairs, there will be opportunities to see how quilt squares are made and see a treadle sewing machine in use. Cooks interested in the all-day open-hearth or wood-stove workshops should contact the farm office. During the workshops, participants use authentic circa 1700 and 1800 equipment and cookware to prepare recipes they will serve and eat. The series begins on March 10 with hearth cooking. There is a $60 fee for each workshop; pre-registration is required. For more information, call the farm office at (609) 737-3299, or visit www.howellfarm.org or www.mercercountyparks.org.

Most county offices to be closed for Presidents Day Most Mercer County offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in observance of Presidents Day. The following county offices and facilities will be closed to

the public on Monday, Feb. 19, and will reopen for business on Tuesday, Feb. 20: McDade Administration Building, 640 South Broad St.; Criminal Courthouse, 400 South Warren St.; Civil Courthouse and Office of the County Surrogate, 175 South Broad St.; Office of the Mercer County Clerk, 240 West State St.; Mercer County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Hamilton; and all branches of the Mercer County Library System. The following county facilities will remain open: TrentonMercer Airport (except administrative offices), Correction Center, Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services Communications Center. The following Mercer County Park Commission facilities will be open on Presidents Day: Ice Skating Center, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.; Tennis Center, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Equestrian Center, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wildlife Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mercer Oaks West and Princeton Country Club golf courses will be open if conditions permit - call pro shop for updates. Howell Living History Farm, Tulpehaking Nature Center, the Mercer Oaks East and Mountain View golf courses, and Park Commission administrative offices will be closed. For more information on Park Commission facilities, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Park Commission to start accepting picnic reservations The Mercer County Park Commission will begin accepting reservations for the five county-owned picnic areas on Feb. 20 at noon for the 2018 season. These include the West and East Picnic Areas in Mercer County Park, Rosedale Picnic Area in Mercer Meadows, Princeton Country Club Picnic Area in West Windsor, and Valley Road Picnic Area in Hopewell Township. For a link to the online Community Pass reservation system, visit the Park Commission website at http://mercercountyparks.org/facilities/picnic-areas. Interested parties should have either a MasterCard or Visa card ready to make a reservation. Reservations will be made automatically on a first-come, firstserved basis. For those residents without an Internet connection, reservations also can be made over the phone or in-person at the Events

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&amp; Recreation Center at 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550, also starting at noon on Feb. 20. For more information, call the Recreation and Events Center at (609) 443-8560 or visit www.mercercountyparks.org.

Electronics recycling, document shredding event scheduled

The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host an Electronics Waste Disposal Day on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for county residents who wish to recycle electronics. The event will take place at Parking Lot 4 at 651 South Broad St., across from the County Administration Building in Trenton, and will be held rain or shine. While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted. Also on Feb. 24, the MCIA will offer a document shredding service. Up to eight boxes or bags of paper may be discarded. Acceptable used electronic items include: camera equipment, central processing units (CPUs), circuit boards, computer mouses, copiers, electric wire, fax machines, keyboards, laptops and peripherals, microwave ovens, networking equipment, phones, printers, scanners, stereo equipment, televisions and VCRs. For more information, individuals should call (609) 278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.

‘Women of Achievement’ dinner reservation deadline is March 12

The Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women will honor six outstanding women this year at its annual awards dinner Tuesday, March 27, at Mercer Oaks Clubhouse in West Windsor. The cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person, and advance reservations are required by March 12. Since this event typically sells out, tickets will not be available at the door. Registration and payment for this reception honoring these Mercer County residents are due March 12.

Legal Notices NOTICE OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT

NOTICE OF CONTRACT AGREEMENT

TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey has awarded the following contract without competitive bidding executed as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) at a meeting held on February 12, 2018. The contract and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk as follows:

TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey has awarded the following contract without competitive bidding executed as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) at a meeting held on VV. The contract and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk as follows:

NAME

SERVICE

AMOUNT

NAME

SERVICE

TIME

AMOUNT

Sustainable Princeton

Provide Services and Programs to 2018 Assist the Municipality to Achieve its Sustainability Goals

Not to Exceed $30,000.00

Miller, Porter and Muller, P.C.

Representing Planning Board

2018

Not to exceed $34,000.00

BRB Valuation & Consulting Services

Assist the Princeton Tax Assessor and Princeton’s Special Counsel for Property Tax Appeals

2018

Not to exceed $15,000.00

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

Professional Surveying Services with the Harrison Street North/ Hamilton Avenue Easement Surveying and Documents

2018

Not to exceed $4,900.00

TIME

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $19.60

N OTICE

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NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held February 12, 2018 an ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2018-2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCETON, AUTHORIZING TO VACATE AN EXISTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT ON BLOCK 31.04, LOT 21, 260 HAWTHORNE AVENUE, PRINCETON MUNICIPAL TAX MAP was passed on second and final reading and adopted.

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Gregory Sandusky, P.E., P.L.S. Amending Professional Services Expires 4/30/2018 Agreement for Development Application Land Surveying Services

Not to exceed $5,000.00

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $35.00

Kathleen Brzezynski Municipal Clerk PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $11.55

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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. at the Central Office, 321 Village Road East, West Windsor. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a Board Retreat to discuss the 2018-2019 budget. No action will be taken.

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NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held February 12, 2018 an ordinance entitled: Ordinance #2018-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCETON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS ON THE CITIZENS FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND AMENDING SECTION 2-111 OF THE “CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, 1968” AND SECTION 2-84 OF THE “CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, 1974” was passed on second and final reading and adopted. Kathleen Brzezynski Municipal Clerk

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $11.55 Affidavit: $15.00

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Princeton Board of Education will hold a series of Board Community Sessions “Meet the Board” on the following dates: Wednesday, March 7th Thursday, June 7th Thursday, September 13th Tuesday, December 4th

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. – Princeton High School Cafeteria; 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – VR Conference Room A 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – VR Conference Room A 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – VR Conference Room A

The meeting will be open to the public, and no action will be taken. PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $12.60 Stephanie Kennedy Business Administrator/Board Secretary

NOTICE MERCER COUNTY INSURANCE FUND COMMISSION

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $16.80

REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION

NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that the Mercer County Insurance Fund Commission has scheduled a meeting on February 26, 2018 at 10:30 AM with an EXECUTIVE SESSION to be held in Room 211 of the Mercer County Administration Building, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ, for the express purpose of the following:

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February 2018 at 7:30 P.M., Main Meeting Room, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of Princeton will hold a hearing on the application of the undersigned, at which time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Any business properly brought before the Board Pending or Anticipated Litigation and Strategies The above is the information known at the time of publication. Additions and or deletions may change without further notice. PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $18.90 NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE 2018-02 TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM SYED REALTY, LLC LOCATED AT BLOCK 5, LOT 77 – 59 CRANBURY ROAD

The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of West Windsor, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, held on February 12, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held in the West Windsor Township Municipal Building, in the Township on February 26, 2018 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., and during the weeks prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available at the Clerk's office to the members of the general public who shall request the same. Sharon L. Young Township Clerk West Windsor Township PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $25.20 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday the 28th day of February, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Princeton Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting at which a hearing will be held on the application of the undersigned, at which time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. This application is for the property known as 259 Edgerstoune Road, designated as Block 8204, Lot 6 on the tax map of Princeton and being situated in the R2 (Twp) zone. The applicant seeks (i) bulk variances for the lot area, width and frontage to permit the development of a single-family dwelling (32,299 square feet of minimum lot area is existing and proposed, where 65,340 feet is required; and where 125 feet of minimum lot width and frontage is existing and proposed and 175 feet is required); and (ii) for such other variances, waivers and other and further relief as may be required and which the Board believes to be necessary or proper. A copy of the plans and all supporting documents are on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Princeton Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey and are available for public inspection Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Daniel L. Barsky Applicant PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $27.30 Affidavit: $15.00 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 3/01/18 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for: US Route 1, Over US Route 1 Business NB, Deck Replacement, Contract No. 005144380, Township of Lawrence, Mercer County, Federal Project No: NHP-0001(319) UPC NO: 144380

Location of premises: 283 Mt. Lucas Road, Princeton, NJ Nature of application: Prevailing front yard setback required 49.17 ft.; Existing 27.92 ft. Right side yard setback required 15 ft.; Existing 14.83ft. The Applicant will also apply for such other variance relief, exceptions, waivers, permits, approvals or licenses that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Applicant or the Board, and which may arise during the course ofthe hearing process. All documents relating to this application are on flle in the office of the Zoning Board in the Municipal Complex, 400 Witherspoon Street and are available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Lou Alloway for LBB Construction, LLC

Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid.

The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award.

Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690

One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623

New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 HVN, PP, 2/9/18, 2/16/18, 2/23/18 Fee: $332.64

2018-03 TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM COREY J. AND MINDY S. LANGER LOCATED AT BLOCK 5, LOT 50 – 67 CRANBURY ROAD

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $25.20 Affidavit: $15.00

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $25.20 NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE 2018-01 TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM CHRISTOPHER A. PALMER AND KATE DONALD LOCATED AT BLOCK 5, LOT 52 – 63 CRANBURY ROAD The ordinance published herewith was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Township of West Windsor, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, held on February 12, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held in the West Windsor Township Municipal Building, in the Township on February 26, 2018 at 7:00 o'clock P.M., and during the weeks prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said ordinance will be made available at the Clerk's office to the members of the general public who shall request the same.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON

NOTICE is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: 2018-3 Ordinance Amending the "Code of the Township of Princeton, New Jersey, 1968" to Establish a Four- Ton Weight Limit on Olden Lane was introduced on first reading at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held on February 12, 2018.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of the ordinance is to impose a four ton weight limit on Olden Lane in accordance with endorsements from the Princeton Police Department and the Traffic Safety Committee.

Said ordinance is available to the public, free of charge, in the Office of the Clerk, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey and on the Princeton Municipal Website at http://www.princetonnj.gov/ordinances.html

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

Sharon L. Young Township Clerk West Windsor Township PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $25.20

Kathleen Brzezynski Municipal Clerk PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $25.20 NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day of February, 2018 at 7:30 P.M.,Main Meeting Room, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey, the Zoning Board of Adjustment of Princeton will hold a hearing on the application of the undersigned, at which time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. Location of premises: 183 Jefferson Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 Nature of application: The owner is seeking a c(2) variance to permit the construction of screen porch over an existing deck in exception to the required side yard setback. Two variances are needed: (i) the right side yard setback is required to be 8 feet but the existing setback and that which the owners are seeking is 5.2 ft; and (ii) the combined side yard setback is required to be 20 feet but the existing setback and that which the owners are seeking is 18.2 feet. The Applicant will also apply for such other variance relief, exceptions, waivers, permits, approvals or licenses that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Applicant or the Board, and which may arise during the course of the hearing process. All documents relating to this application are on file in the office of the Zoning Board in the Municipal Complex, 400 Witherspoon Street and are available for inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. William D. Hare - Applicant

DP No: 18101

NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $28.35 Affidavit: $15.00

MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF PRINCETON NOTICE is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: 2018-5 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCETON AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF VACANT REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 224 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD AND DESIGNATED AS BLOCK 601, LOT 2 ON THE PRINCETON TAX MAPS TO THE NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION FOUNDATION was introduced on first reading at a meeting of the Mayor and Council of Princeton held on February 12, 2018.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The purpose of the ordinance is to authorize the conveyance for $1.00 of a vacant parcel on Cherry Valley Road to the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, which shall use the property for passive recreation and conservation purposes only, and to authorize municipal officials to execute documents related to the transfer.

NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of Princeton, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on February 12, 2018. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Princeton Municipal Building, Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ on March 12, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk’s office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows: Title: #2018-4 BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR SANITARY SEWE R IMPROVEMENTS ON LINDEN LANE AND SPRUCE STREET IN AND BY PRINCETON, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $471,000 THEREFOR, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $447,450 BONDS OR NOTES OF PRINCETON FOR FINANCING THE COST THEREOF AND DIRECTING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF PART OF THE COST THEREOF. Purpose: Sanitary sewer improvements on Linden Lane and Spruce Street, including sanitary sewer house connection video inspection, television inspection, sanitary sewer lateral replacement and testing, sanitary sewer cleanout inspection riser at building and related road and property repairs, all as set forth on a list on file in the Office of the Clerk, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto Appropriation: $471,000 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $447,450 Grant Appropriated: N/A Section 20 Costs: $5,500 Useful Life: 40 years Kathleen Brzezynski, Clerk

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $29.40

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday the 28th day of February, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Princeton Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, the Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a meeting at which a hearing will be held on the application of the undersigned, at which time and place all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.

This application is for the property located at the northeasterly corner of Valley Road and State Road (Route 206), designated as Block 7002, Lot 1 and Block 7003 Lot 1 and the adjoining roadbed of Terhune Road, all as shown on the tax map of Princeton and being located in the R-6 (Twp.) zone. The applicant seeks (i) preliminary and final major site plan approval for a two-story headquarters building for the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad; (ii) a use variance to allow for the development of that building in a zone which permits only residences; (iii) a variance to allow for the height of the building to be 34 feet where 30 is permitted, such height to be only for any solar panels which may be installed there; (iv) bulk variances for: front yard setback (25 feet required, 10 feet proposed on Mt. Lucas Road and 20.4 feet proposed on State Road); floor area ratio (25% permitted, 25.3% proposed); parking stall size (9 x 19 feet required, 9 x 18 feet proposed) parking lot island size (9 feet wide required, 6 feet proposed); parking lot island terminus (9 feet required, 5 feet proposed) parking lot lighting (14 feet permitted, 18 feet proposed); and signs (none permitted, five proposed, including one ground- mounted sign of 52.4 square feet, four building-mounted signs of 19.64, 19.51, 41 and 19.64 square feet, all illuminated but on timers); and (iv) for such other variances, waivers and other and further relief as may be required and which the Board believes to be necessary or proper.

A copy of the plans and all supporting documents are on file in the office of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Princeton Municipal Building, 400 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey and are available for public inspection Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17.

Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, Inc. Applicant

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $40.95

PP, 1x, 2/16/18 Fee: $36.75 Affidavit: $15.00

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Friday, February 16, 2018

PACKET BRIEFS NMG plans second annual Health and Wellness Expo

La Convivencia to present social justice conference

Newspaper Media Group will host its second annual Health and Wellness Expo on Sunday, Feb. 25, from noon to 3 p.m. at MarketFair, located at 3535 Route 1 in Princeton. The event will provide the community with information, resources and interactive activities for people of all ages. The event is free to attend, but registration is requested. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit https://nmg.ticketleap.com/wellness2. For more information about participating in this event, contact Michele Nesbihal at mnesbihal@centraljersey.com.

La Convivencia will have its first social justice and interfaith leadership conference from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at Princeton University’s Carl Fields Center, 58 Prospect Ave. in Princeton. This half-day conference will feature speakers, leadership workshops, youth workshops, and Latin, Spanish and Sephardic music by Zorzal Music Ensemble. Keynote speakers include Dr. Ruha Benjamin of Princeton University and Dr. Patricia Fernandez-Kelly of Princeton University and Chair of LALDEF Latin American legal defense ed-

ucation fund. All are welcomed to come and explore our workshops to develop leadership and advocacy skills as well as important knowledge and understanding of critical social justice. Spaces are limited. La Convivencia is a New Jersey-based non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and celebrate the differences and shared values of a pluralistic community based on the principals of acceptance, trust and mutual respect. By uniting a diverse citizenry through community service and civic engagement, we seek to create a more inclusive and peaceful society. For more information visit www.laconvivencia.org or email laconvivencia.peace@gmail.com.

CALENDAR tion camp, composer Rafael fight back. Through hunger, disease and slave labor, the Sunday afternoon at the Princeton, 435 Nassau St. Im- Schächter and fellow inmates Jewish inmates of Terezin Movies: Defiant Requiem at 4 prisoned in a Nazi concentra- use the power of music to hold onto their humanity by staging plays, composing Obituaries opera and using paper and ink to record the horrors around Cary Robert Klotz, 68 them. Cary Robert Klotz, 68 years old, beloved husband, Special Guest: Murray father and friend, died peacefully in Albuquerque, Sidlin, distinguished conducNM on December 19, 2017. Cary was born in Klein tor, educator and artistic inno– Auheim, Germany on May 14, 1949. He came to vator, accompanied by Patti Kenner. the United States in the spring of 1954, one of the The event open to the comlast immigrants to be processed through Ellis Island. munity. Cost is $10 TJC memCary was raised in Princeton, NJ and attended schools bers, $15 for community there. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene members. For more informaKlotz Boccanfuso, his father, Frank Boccanfuso, and tion please contact the TJC ofsisters, Petra Laube and Uta Bosch, both of Germany. fice 609-921-0100, ext. 200 or m a i l He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Joyce e info@thejewishcenter.org.

Sun., Feb. 18

p.m. at the Jewish Center

and son, Jason; brothers Volker Klotz and Bryan Boccanfuso and sister, Aimee Boccanfuso-Roman as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Cary lived life on his own terms. He was a gentleman who loved his hats, had a quirky sense of humor and hearty laugh. He was creative and adventurous. He was a carpenter by trade and built custom homes and furniture. He was a hippie and free spirit at heart, customized his own van and traveled all over the country. He loved road trips and always wanted to know what was around the next bend in the road. He was a rock and roller, attended many of the big festivals in the 60’s and 70’s and attended concerts right up until his death. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, hiking and ﬁshing. He was a published photographer with a focus on nature and indigenous peoples. He opened his own art gallery when he lived in New River, Arizona where he sold his photographs and southwest art. He helped more than one artist get a start in the art world, as well as selling the work of well known artists. Cary had a green thumb. He worked as an interior plantscaper and an exterior landscaper. At home he grew many interior plants and tended a large outdoor garden, orchard and grape vines. Cary loved to cook. Friends and family will attest to his prowess as a Christmas cookie maker. The world is a sadder place without him. He will be missed by his family and his many friends all over the country. Cremation has occurred. Services will be held in Princeton, NJ at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com.

The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, and Pinelands Preservation Alliance welcome Scott McVay to speak to the environmental threads of his 2015 book, “Surprise Encounters with Artists and Scientists, Whales and Other Living Things” from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Watershed Center in Hopewell, New Jersey. The free presentation will feature Scott as he guides us through lessons of land, water, and air conservation from ornithologists, biologists, artists, and others, suggesting how articulate, dedicated leadership can win the day. Introduction by Emile DeVito, one of the lead biologists in New Jersey.

Thurs., Feb. 22 The Princeton Battlefield Society will celebrate George Washington’s birthday with the program, “George Washington’s Finest Hour: Trenton & Princeton, 1776-77,” a lecture by Edward Lengel, chief historian at the White House Historical Association, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Princeton Friends School. The program is the first of three educational forums planned by the Princeton Battlefield Society in 2018. They are made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission/Department of State and the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Seating is limited. Attendees must register online at PBS1777.org or by contacting the Princeton Battlefield Society, P.O. Box 7645, Princeton, N.J., 08543. A donation of $10 is requested. 2018 Members of the Society are invited as guests, but must register. Great Minds Salon with Brad Lawrence, 8 p.m. at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau St. The lecture will be “Winning Election Campaigns 75 Words at a Time: The innovative media campaigns that helped elect Governor Phil Murphy and Cory Booker.” The event is open to the public. Non-member fee is $5.

Mon., March 12 Joint Princeton PFLAG

and Transgender-Net meeting at Trinity Church from 7 to 9 p.m. at 33 S. Mercer St. PFLAG is a support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Ramona Sharples, a 25year-old trans woman, UX designer, and comic artist based in San Francisco, will share her experience of coming out, transitioning on the job, and being an out, trans millennial in the workplace. Her presentation will be followed by confidential, non-judgmental peer-facilitated discussion. Newcomers welcome. Visit www.pflagprinceton.org for more information.

Sun., March 25

The eighth annual Princeton 5K road race is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Presented by Princeton Pacers Running, the race benefits the Princeton High School Cross Country and Track & Field Programs. The USATF-sanctioned course begins and ends at Walnut Lane and Guyot Avenue, between Princeton High School and John Witherspoon Middle School. Entry fee is $30; $25 for Princeton High School athletes. Race T-shirts are guaranteed for first 350 registrants. For online registration and information visit www.princeton5k.com.

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Dems choose Reynolds-Jackson to take Muoio’s vacant seat By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Trenton East Ward Councilwoman and Mercer County Democratic Chairwoman Verlina ReynoldsJackson will join the state Legislature on Thursday after winning an intra-party contest over the weekend to replace former Assemblywoman Liz Muoio in the 15th Legislative District. She beat Mercer County Freeholder Anthony S. Verrelli and West Windsor Councilwoman Ayesha Hamilton during a convention Saturday of Democratic county committee members from the 10 towns, in Mercer and Hunterdon counties, that make up the district. “It has not quite hit me

yet,” Reynolds-Jackson said in a phone interview Monday. “Never did I think I would be able to go from a ward seat to the statehouse. This is amazing.” The outcome settled a race that sparked wide interest among Democrats to replace Muoio, who left her seat last month to become state Treasurer. The contest was seen as a twoway battle between Reynolds-Jackson and Verrelli, a first-term freeholder with ties to organized labor as the president of the Northeast Regional Council of Carpenters Local 254. But during the run-up to the convention, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, a key player in county politics, raised con-

c e r n s ten this about s e a t , ” having Hamilton an allsaid Tueswhite Asd a y . sembly “She’s a delegapassionate, tion in strong adthe three vocate. I Legislathink it’s tive distime that tricts that Trenton represent has someMercer one who’s C o u n t y, a little bit, the 14th, sort of, foVerlina Reynolds-Jackson 15th and cused on 16th. Trenton. They’ve gotten left Five of the six Assembly in the dust a little bit over seats are filled by male De- the last few years.” mocrats, with ReynoldsNew Jersey prohibits Jackson, an people from holding multiAfrican-American woman, ple public offices, so now in the sixth seat. Reynolds-Jackson will have “I think she is absolutely to resign her council seat, the right person to have got- but she said she plans to re-

main the chairwoman of the party. Reynolds-Jackson, 46, is a graduate of Trenton State College, now the College of New Jersey, with a bachelor’s in sociology, and of Central Michigan University with a master’s in administration, according to her biography on the Trenton municipal web site. She has worked for SERV Centers of New Jersey, the Mercer County Board of Social Services and the state Department of Community Affairs. She will have to give up her state job. Reynolds-Jackson joins a legislative delegation that includes state Sen. Shirley K. Turner and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, both Democrats. “This is historic. We

have two Assembly people from the city of Trenton at the same time,” said Gusciora, who also lives in Trenton, in an interview Monday. “And we’ll be able to both work on economic development issues and having a true partnership with the new governor in getting funding to the capital city.” Reynolds-Jackson will have to run in and win a special election this year to fill out the rest of Muoio’s two-year-term. Democrats, though, might have another vacancy in the legislative district sooner rather than later. Gusciora has announced plans to run for mayor of Trenton this year. If he wins, that means his seat would become available.

Obituaries

Frank “Wayne” Birch

March 31, 1938 - February 1, 2018 Frank Wayne Birch liked to be called Wayne. He died peacefully at home in New Gloucester, Maine on February 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife Beth, children Larry, Sharon, Vikki and stepdaughter Katie, five grandchildren and one great granddaughter and, of course, their dog, Belle. Wayne spent most of his life in and around the construction industry. Over his lifetime he worked in hardware, painting, carpentry, and a stint at VEPCO before settling in as a senior Construction Official for Plainsboro Township and eventually Montgomery Township, both in the State of New Jersey. He graduated from Princeton High School, served in the Army and was a volunteer fireman for many years. Wayne retired from Montgomery Township in 2001 and moved to his beloved Maine with Beth and their golden retrievers. He loved the woods, fishing, and taking care of home. He was a quiet, gentle man who noticed when a relative, friend or neighbor needed a hand and was quick to selflessly help out. He also had many wonderful stories to tell. One of his favorites was about making snowshoes with fellow building contractor and local personality, Sully Greenwood in Farmington, Maine and selling them to L.L. Bean. In his last year and a half, he received the most wonderful, compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to: Maine Cancer Foundation - https:// mainecancer.org/or Androscoggin Home Hospice - https://www.ahch.org/ Contributions may also be made to Androscoggin Animal Rescue https://www. coastalhumanesociety.org/for-you-your-pets/other-maine-shelters/

Maria G. Harvey Maria G. Harvey died on January 31, 2018. She was a longtime resident of Fisher Place in West Windsor. Born Maria Gabler on July 26, 1932 in Sopron, Hungary and lived there with her parents, Margit and Karoly Gabler and sister, Erika (now all deceased) until she started her university-level science education at Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest. She immigrated to the United States, leaving her family behind, after the defeat of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence of Hungary. Princeton became her new home. In Princeton, she continued her studies in physics and started her more than fifty-year distinguished career with RCA Corporation – subsequently David Sarnoff Research Center – where, in later years, she contributed greatly in the field of laser research. Throughout her work, her superb skills resulted in numerous patented innovations earning high respect from her colleagues. Throughout her life, her passions also included nature, animals, and photography. She traveled widely in Europe, Africa, and South America always looking toward new experiences and discoveries. Her friends will remember her for her trailblazer attitude, uncompromising in her principles, quick wit, boundless energy, and love of life. Maria’s first marriage with Richard Falk ended in divorce. Her husband, Robin Harvey, whom she later married, survives Maria. Her loving memory will remain with her friends both in Hungary and in the United States.

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RESULTS PDS hockey The Princeton Day School boys’ ice hockey team advanced to the championship game of the Mid-Atlantic Hockey League with a 4-2 victory over La Salle in the semifinals on Wednesday at Lisa McGraw Rink. Luke Antonacci scored a pair of goals, while Ryan Lisk and Ty Eastman added one goal apiece in the triumph. The Panthers, who improved to 17-7 on the season, will play as the host to Wyoming Seminary, which upset top-seeded Hill School, in the championship game on Wednesday.

Hun hoops The Hun School boys’ basketball team was eliminated from the state Prep A tournament with a 64-63 loss to Peddie on Tuesday. Last weekend, the Raiders had advanced to the semifinals of the Mid-Atlantic Prep League Tournament before dropping a 74-43 decision to the Hill School. Hun had opened the tournament with a 72-70 win over Mercersburg as Tyler Washington led the way with 25 points. The Hun girls were eliminated from the state Prep A tournament with a 59-34 loss to Pennington on Tuesday. The Raiders had reached the semifinals of the MAPL tournament, where they dropped a 64-35 decision to Blair. In the opening round, Hun topped Lawrenceville, 70-59, as Kai Volcy scored 25 points and Kennedy Jardine added 23.

PU hoops The Princeton University men’s basketball team fell to 11-12 overall and 3-5 in the Ivy League with losses at Harvard and Dartmouth last weekend. Richmond Arirguzoh finished with nine points in a 66-51 loss to Harvard. Devin Cannady produced 12 points in a 72-56 loss to Dartmouth. The Tigers will play at Cornell tonight and at Columbia on Saturday. The Princeton women moved into first place in the Ivy League with a 60-40 victory over Penn on Tuesday at Jadwin Gym. Bella Alarie had 18 points and 15 rebounds as the Tigers improved to 17-5 overall and 7-1 in the Ivy League. The Tigers had defeated Harvard and Dartmouth last weekend and have won four in a row. Princeton will play at Cornell on Friday and Columbia on Saturday.

MCT hoops The 17th-seeded Princeton High boys’ basketball team opened the Mercer County Tournament with a 50-46 victory at 16th-seeded Lawrence in the tournament’s play-in game on Tuesday. Yannick Ibrahim scored 18 points to lead the Little Tigers, who improved to 3-20 with the victory. Princeton was scheduled to play at top-seeded Nottingham on Thursday. Princeton Day School is seeded 10th and was scheduled to play at seventh-seeded Hopewell Valley on Thursday. The Princeton girls are seeded 10th in the MCT and were scheduled to open the tournament at seventh-seeded Stuart Country Day on Thursday. PDS is seeded 16th and was scheduled to open the tournament at top-seeded Trenton Catholic Academy on Thursday.

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Pictured are players and coaches from the Stuart Country Day School basketball team that captured the state Prep B title with a 62-22 victory over Academy of St. Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Stuart wins Prep B hoops title By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

No one at Stuart Country Day School could say for sure whether the basketball team had ever won a state Prep B championship. So Tartans’ coach Justin Leith went to a pretty reliable source to find out. “It’s our first Prep B, according to the trophy, in school history,” Leith said after Stuart Day had topped Academy of St. Elizabeth, 62-22, on Wednesday to win the state Prep B girls’ basketball title. “One of our goals for this year was to win it. (St. Elizabeth) is a good team. They upset (top-seeded) MorristownBeard. We were so happy have it here and have the girls experience it for the school community.” Stuart won the state Prep A title in 1979, but had not won a state basketball crown in the 39 years since winning that championship. Bey-Shana Clark led the Tar-

tans with 22 points, while Jalynn Spaulding connected on 15 points and Jasmine Hansford chipped in with 11 points. Stuart raced to a 35-7 lead by halftime against the Morristown school and was never threatened in winning the school’s first state basketball championship since ‘79. “Jalynn and Bey are upperclassmen and they led the way,” Leith said. “They were relentless and that was what we talked about. We wanted to be relentless and just focus on the work.” Leith took over as Stuart’s athletic director and head basketball coach four years ago. Spaulding was a freshman on his first team and she has been a huge part of the growth of the program. “My coach always says focus on the work, because that is what it is all about at the end of the day,” Spaulding said. “I knew if we kept working we were going to get here eventually.” The Tartans, who were scheduled to face Princeton in the opening round of the Mercer County

Tournament on Thursday, improved to 15-8 with the victory. They earned the title before an enthusiastic crowd that came out to support the team on its home court in Princeton. “I’ve been here for four years and the girls, in every sport, have been so supportive,” Leith said. “We went over to PDS two years ago for the field hockey final and we had more people than they did. The school is anxious for this. It’s great that we have performed so well.” The crowd support, plus the chemistry of this young team coming together, made all the difference in a state title run that also included a 67-29 victory over Newark Academy in the semifinals on Sunday. “I feel like the chemistry now is better than it has ever been,” Spaulding said. “We just mesh so well off the court and on the court and that makes it easier. It’s natural for us and the whole team plays so well together.” Each season under Leith the

team has made progress. This group, with the leadership of seniors Spaulding and Madeleine Michaels, as well as Clark, a junior, has combined with an injection of youth from Hansford, a sophomore, and freshmen Aleah James and Nia Melvin and Catherine Martin. “They just all like each other,” Leith said. “Some teams you coach and there is inner-team squabbling. There is none of that. They are great kids who love each other and it comes out on the court. I never have to talk about sharing the basketball.” The Prep B title checks one of the goals of the list of what Stuart hoped to accomplish this year. “It means that we are heading in the right direction,” Leith said. “We set a goal in the beginning of the season and we achieved that goal.” Spaulding felt satisfaction. “It’s a good thing. Because this is my senior season and it’s good to bring this to the school and it was good to get it.”

PHS rallies for share of state sectional track title By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

It’s going to take quite some time for Ben Samara to completely come to terms with the magnitude of his team’s comeback. Samara’s Princeton High boys’ track and field team trailed West Windsor-Plainsboro South by 17 points with two events left in last Saturday’s Central Jersey, Group IV state sectional indoor track championship meet. When the two events were over, Princeton had rallied to tie the Pirates and earn a share of the Central Jersey, Group IV state championship in a meet held at the Bennett Center in Toms River. The state sectional title is the third straight for the Little Tigers. “For me, it was the biggest display of heart I have seen since I have been at Princeton,” said Samara, whose team earned the tie with WW-P when its 4x400 relay team finished third in the final event. “For those guys to come from being seeded eighth to finish third coming out of the unseeded heat, it was amazing. “We just said to them before the race that we need six points and that is third place. We know you might think this is impossible, but you are going to do it because you have to. And they did it. To see the look on their faces, they could see that anything is actually possible.” Princeton was down by 17 points heading into the 3,200 meters but closed the gap to six points after Acasio Pinheiro won the race

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Pictured are athletes and coaches from the Princeton High boys track and field team which captured a share of the Central Jersey, Group IV championship last Saturday at the Bennett Center in Toms River. in 9:18.05 and Will Hare placed second in 9:18.87. West WindsorPlainsboro South’s Sameer Das was third and his teammate Jake Williams was sixth, as the Little Tigers narrowed their deficit. In the 4x400, the Little Tigers’ Nils Wildberg, Jackson McCarthy, Jack Whetstone and Matt Perello put up an impressive time of 3:31.15 in the first heat. The wait was then on to see if their time would be good enough for a top three finish after the second heat was run. When only two teams finished with a faster time, PHS had earned a share of the sectional

title. “It was unbelievable,” Whetstone said. “We knew we had to step up for that one and we just went all for it. When the season initially started our coaches told us we could be a team to compete for section title all throughout the season we have been training for that. It came down to the 4x4 and we were in the heat before the top heat. Our coach told us this is a chance to form a brotherhood and try to get third and get as many points as possible and run the race of your life. None of us wanted to let the team down.”

The performances of the 4x400 as well as Pinheiro and Hare in the 3,200 capped off a day when Princeton had many big performances. Hare was second and Pinheiro finished sixth in the 1,600 meters, Simon Schenk was second in the pole vault at 14-feet, 6inches, and Paul Brennan won the shot put (55-8). “Paul had a monster throw in the shot put and put the pressure on the rest of the field,” Samara said. “He was the class of the field. He put himself in a good position moving forward to compete See TITLE, Page 11

Hun, PHS set for MCT hockey final rematch By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

When the Princeton High and Hun School ice hockey teams met on Dec. 1, they played to a 3-3 tie. The two teams have earned a chance to see how far each has come since that game. Today, Princeton will square off with Hun in the Mercer County Tournament championship game at Mercer County Park. The game will begin at 5:30 p.m. “It’ll be good to play Hun again,” Princeton coach Tim Chase after his second-seeded Little Tigers defeated third-seeded Notre Dame, 5-4, in overtime in Tuesday’s semifinals. “We’ve played them twice, once in a scrimmage and once in a regular season game. They were good games and we are looking forward to it and we have

been chomping at the bit to get them again.” Hun, the top seed and the MCT champion the past four years, advanced to the final with a 6-1 victory over Paul IV of Haddonfield in the other semifinal on Tuesday. Matthew Argentina scored two goals in the semifinal triumph as the Raiders improved to 12-8-2 on the season. The MCT final will also be a rematch of the 2017 title game when Hun skated to a 4-3 victory over Princeton. “It’s pretty neat to be going for a fifth championship,” Hun coach Ian McNally said after the victory in the semifinals. “We had the (Blake) Brown and (Tanner) Preston group that won one all four years they were here. Now we have a new group that wants one. We know Princeton will be fired up.” Hun jumped to a 6-0 lead

against its Mercer County League foe, Paul IV, and skated to an easy victory. In addition to the two goals from Argentina, the Raiders received one goal apiece from Eddie Evaldi, Brian Nelson, Kyle Mandleur and Zach Kandel. Jackson Cole and Jack Carney combined for 20 saves in goal. “It’s fun to be playing with great players and racking up some points,” said Evaldi, who was the MVP of last year’s tournament. “We are hoping to bring home the trophy again. The finals are great, you have 700 people in the rink and they are all cheering. It’s a great experience and a great atmosphere. “We tied them early in the season and we want some revenge. We are looking forward to playing them again. It was important to get a good start in any game we play. It gives us some

breathing room down the stretch.” While Hun eased to its semifinal victory, Princeton needed to rally from a 4-2 deficit to force overtime and then won the game on a goal by Rocco Salvato in OT. “We did a poor job by getting penalties and they capitalized on them and we have to do a better job of killing penalties,” Chase said. “But we fought through it and kept the pressure on and we dominated in the third period. Once they got to 4-2, I think our guys kind of woke up and realized they had to step it up and they did.” Aidan Trainor scored three goals, including the one that tied the game with less than four minutes to play in the third period. Max Garlock also scored for the Little Tigers, who improved to 16-7-2 with the result.

Montgomery girls reach state sectional swim final By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

The Montgomery High girls’ swim team is proving that you can never underestimate team chemistry when it comes to winning in high school sports. “We’re swimming really well,” said Montgomery senior Katelyn Chen, who helped the Cougars to a 105-65 victory over Hunterdon Central in the Central Jersey A sectional semifinals on Tuesday. “This year, out of all my four years I have been here, the team spirit has been great and we are really unified as a team and work together well.” Montgomery finished first in every event on its way to the victory, which put them in the Central Jersey A

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sectional final against Hillsborough in a meet that was scheduled for Thursday. There were four double-winners in the individual events for the Cougars as Serena Sharpless won the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly, Hailey Roberti won the 200 individual medley and 500 free, Allison D’Allegro won the 50 free and 100 breaststroke, and Veronique DiBlasio won the 100 free and 100 backstroke. Chen helped provide depth for the Cougars as she finished third in the breaststroke and fourth in the IM. Her third in the breast capped a 1-2-3 finish for Montgomery as she came in just behind D’Allegro and Cathy Yang. “This year has been the best for me,” said Chen, who

plans to swim in college next season at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken. “I have been struggling to get my times back. I know in two of my events my freshman year time is still my fastest time. So I am still trying to get back down.” Chen is part of a senior group that has provided outstanding leadership for the Cougars. The group has been a key part in building the chemistry that has led to the team’s success. “I think they have been pretty consistent the whole season,” Montgomery assistant coach Kelli Kallens said. “Everyone swam really well. It’s a positive group of girls who really cheer each other on and support each other.” While Montgomery ad-

vanced to the sectional final, the Princeton boys fell short with a 96-74 loss to Manasquan in the Central Jersey B semifinals on Tuesday. Dan Barberis won the 50 free and Jeshurun Reyen won the 100 breaststroke. Reyen was swimming breaststroke in a meet for the first time this season.

Title Continued from Page 10 at states and hopefully the Meet of Champions. Will and Acasio showed the continued strength of the distance guys. That two-mile has pulled us out of the depths the last three years.” Princeton has won three straight sectional titles, and each time, it needed to get strong performances in the final two events. Last year the Little Tigers went 1-2-3 in the 3,200 and pulled out a twopoint victory over Franklin. “Realistically we knew it was a long shot,” McCarthy said. “We’ve won sectionals the last two years and it has been crazy how it always comes down to the end. Not being in the top heat certainly left us anxious. This was the first time the four of us have run together as a relay.” Whetstone expressed what he and his teammates felt as they pursued the title. “We knew that because we were not in the top heat we couldn’t just run and get the best place. We knew that even if we were ahead we had to go all out no matter who was ahead. I normally run the 400 and the 4x4 and sometimes the 200. This meet I ran the 400 first and didn’t do as well as I hope. But I knew I could make it back in the 4x4.”

The result was certainly a team victory for the Little Tigers, who got contributions throughout the squad. All of Princeton’s top six finishers advanced to the state Group IV meet, which will be held on Saturday at the Bennett Center. The top six performers in each event earn a ticket to the state group meets. The Montgomery boys finished 12th at the Central Jersey, Group IV meet. Ryan Cashman placed fourth in the 55-meter dash, Jason Knight was fifth in the 55-meter hurdles and Jeffrey Meyer ended fifth in the 800 meters as each advanced to the Group IV state meet. The Montgomery girls finished in fifth and the Princeton girls placed 10th in Central Jersey, Group IV. For Montgomery, Julia Hans was first in the 3,200 meters in 11:24.88. Abrianna Barrett captured the high jump (5-2) was was fourth in the 55-meter hurdles, while Peyton Schnackenberg placed third in the shot put. For Princeton, Colleen Linko placed sixth in the 400 meters and Siena Moran was sixth in the 800 meters. The 4x400 relay team of Jackie Patterson, Justice Taylor, Moran and Link advanced with a fourth-place finish.

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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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February 16, 2018

ON STAGE By Mike Morsch

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

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.

Schneider Continued from Page 1B

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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February 16, 2018

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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CROSSWORD PUZZLE “POLITICAL INSIDERS” By ALAN ARBESFELD

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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. 609-275-2897. 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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PACKET PICKS Feb. 16 WWFM concert at Miller Chapel WWFM The Classical Network, located on Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus, will present “Deep River: The Art of the Spiritual,” featuring the Washingtonbased PostClassical Ensemble and bass-baritone Keven Deas in concert, beginning at 8 p.m. at Princeton Theological Seminary’s Miller Chapel. 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. The 45-minute presentation 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. For more, go to www.howellfarm.org or call 609-737-3299.

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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.

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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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Kitchen Continued from Page 6B cooked through). Remove chicken and keep stock warm. 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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$798,000

Renov 4/5 BR, 3.5 BA home. Gourmet kit w/grand ctr island, granite counters, cust cabinets, dec backsplash, high end ss appl’s. Adj formal LR w/fplc, French doors to wooded lot. Formal DR. one or 2 BRs & full BA on 1st flr. Upstairs MBR w/balcony, sitting rm, huge WIC, BA w/infinity spa tub, WI shower, his/hers sinks, designer tile. Full fin bsmt. elegant patio, gardens, concrete heated IG pool/spa, views of 30+ acres of preserved land. Close to top Montgomery twp schools, amenities & more.

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343 Nassau Street, Princeton NJ 08540

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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

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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

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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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3010 windy BusH rd. upper makeFieLd twp. 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

Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Honors Sales Associates as Princeton Junction Office Leaders Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® salutes sales associates in the Princeton Junction Office for being the office leaders for the month of January, 2018. Annie Battash has been recognized for Listings. Licensed since 2000, Battash, Associate Broker, is a recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence Award. She resides in Hightstown. Virginia Santana-Ferrer has been recognized for Volume. Licensed since 1998, Santana-Ferrer resides in Monmouth Junction. Brandon English has been recognized for Units. Licensed since 2015, English resides in Willingboro. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services. The company has more than 4,500 sales associates in over 65 sales offices across the Tri-State area. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing and title, property and casualty insurance. BHHS Fox & Roach is the #1 broker in the nationwide BHHS network of 1,400 broker affiliates. Our companysponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $5.5 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.

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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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Kari Adams Riddick

Dennis McGill III

Joseph Baylis

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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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Deborah Coles

HILLSBOROUGH $209,000 Spacious 2 BR Townhouse in great location w/ closet space, all applcs. Many updates and finished basement. (Web ID 3394958)

John “Jack” Grund

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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Yoomi Moon

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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Lori Janick

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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