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District discusses safety in wake of Florida shooting By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Twelve days after a 19-yearold gunned down 14 of his former classmates and three faculty members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., members of the public took to the Hillsborough Township Board of Education meeting on Feb. 26 to discuss safety in the district’s nine buildings. It may have been the first time since the Feb. 14 shooting that the school board met publicly, but it was not the first time that a school shooting dominated a board of education meeting in Hillsborough. At the start of the evening’s proceedings, school board President
Judith Haas called for a moment of silence before reading the names of those killed in the Valentine’s Day shooting. Though more attention has been placed on school safety in the days since the shooting, Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff said district officials are constantly considering how to ensure the safety of thousands of students each day. Whenever a school shooting takes place, Schiff said the Hillsborough school district conducts an “after-action analysis” where recommendations for modifications to things like drilling procedures or the hardening of any other targets are made by officials. “This is something that we
take extraordinarily seriously each and every day,” Schiff said. “I’m very proud of the teachers, the staff members, our students, the parents, our law enforcement officials, our administrators, all of whom play a very important role in making sure that our kids are safe every day.” According to the FBI, there have been 50 mass murders, or attempted mass murders, in schools around the country since the April 20, 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. In those incidents, 141 people have been killed in the nearly 19 years since. In the hours following the incident last month, Schiff said he began working with the Hillsborough Police Department and other
school administrators in an effort to try to ease worries the next day. “My first call on Valentine’s Day was to the chief of police, Darren Powell, and I also spoke that evening with three of our principals in the larger schools to talk about the following day and what that following day would be looking like,” Schiff said. “[We wanted] to provide additional police visibility and coverage in our schools during that day.” Since then, Schiff said district officials have been looking at emergency plans and the school board received a report during its executive session on Monday to discuss security measures. He said the district was being purposeful in not publicly sharing those
methods, since that same information could be used in an attack. “We talk about that during executive session because we don’t publicize how we intend to keep kids safe every day,” he said. “There may be people out there that don’t have the best of intentions and we don’t want to give them any additional information or intelligence about how we keep our kids safe.” Moving forward, the superintendent said the district will continue to take an “all of the above approach” to school safety, looking closely at how secure the buildings are, how active shooter drills are conducted and the surSee SAFETY, Page 3A
School board extends superintendent’s contract to 2022, adjusts salary By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
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Though the Hillsborough Township Board of Education had until June 2019 before its employment agreement with Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff was set to expire, board members voted to enter into a new agreement that will last until June 2022. The move, which was described by officials as a way to ensure Schiff would stay within the district for the foreseeable future, not only extends his terms, but adjusts his base pay and subsequent salary increases over the next five years. “I support the new contract because I do believe Dr. Schiff is an excellent educational leader and I do think it’s within Hillsborough’s best interest to retain his leadership,” board member Jean Trujillo said during the school board’s meeting Monday. Out of the school board’s nine members, only Dana Boguszewski and Gregory Gillette voted against the measure. Ann Harris, who joined the board earlier this year, abstained from the decision. Maria Delucia, a Hillsborough resident, former teacher and past member of the Hillsborough Education Association Executive Board explained why she vehemently opposed the measure. “My primary reason is I do believe you can do better. It’s no secret that I don’t hold Dr. Schiff in high regard - in fact I have previously requested his resignation,” she said. “I’m a township taxpayer and I do take issue with this con-
tract.” Delucia, who retired after 16 years at the district more than a year ago, said she disagreed with the way Schiff was running the school district after getting an “incredible insight” to how she alleges things are done behind the scenes. “This position gave me an incredible insight into the way things work under Dr. Schiff and if I’ve learned anything, it’s not what is said but what is left unsaid that is important,” she said. The former educator also took issue with the fact that the school board was awarding the new contract before Schiff’s next evaluation, which is currently set to take place before June. District officials said the push to rework Schiff’s contract with the district stemmed from a revision to the superintendent salary caps that came into effect last May. Previously, under the Fiscal Accountability and Efficiency and Budgetary Procedures of 2011, the state set mandatory salary and benefit caps for superintendents based on student enrollment. Under that provision, the base salary cap for a superintendent in school districts with similar enrollment figures as Hillsborough’s was $191,584 per year. The provision also allowed for an additional $5,000 stipend if the school district in question had a high school. Haas said that decision by the state caused a mass exodus of superintendents that left many districts scrambling to find someone new to helm the schools. “While the caps were in effect since 2001, many quality superintendents left the state for New York, Pennsylvania and the private sector. While the caps were in effect, many New Jersey districts were forced to hire interim superintendents when their long-term superintendents, under the prospect of major cuts in pay, left their districts,” Haas said. “Many districts took a chance on new superintendents with minimal or no relevant experience in the position.” After the salary caps were revised last year, Haas said the school board began discussing re-
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Defense on the mat Hillsborough High School's Emilio Guerrero Nieto (pictured left) tries to avoid an attack with St. John Vianney's Steven Giannios during the quarter-finals of the 2018 NJSIAA Region wrestling tournament on Feb 23.
Township hires three police officers By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Three new, young faces are patrolling the streets of Hillsborough, thanks to the recent hiring of Patrol Officers Brian William Gorka, John Anthony Johnson and Kevin Patrick Kirsh by the township committee. During a public committee meeting last month, the trio of new hires were flanked by friends and family as they were formally sworn in by Mayor Gloria McCauley. Committeemen and Liaisons to Public Safety Greg Burchette and Carl Suraci, as well as Police Chief Darren Powell, were also on hand to mark the occasion. Officials said approximately 40 candidates applied for the three positions. After whittling down the potential additions through two separate interviews and background checks, Powell said he was confident in recommending the three newcomers to the committee See CONTRACT, Page 3A for final approval.
“We’re just happy to have [Gorka, Johnson and Kirsh] aboard,” Powell said. “They seem like three fine young men and I think they’re going to be a tremendous asset to the police department. Hopefully they enjoy long careers with us.” Powell said the decision to hire three new patrol officers stemmed from an existing need to fill empty spots on the roster. “Just getting the boots on the ground and getting up and running and on the street is important in itself,” Powell said. “We had a number of high-quality candidates, but we are very happy with the officers that we selected and brought on board.” The Hillsborough Township Police Department has an authorized strength of 52 officers. Powell said these three hires gets the department to that limit. Both Gorka and Kirsh are alternate route academy graduates, meaning they attended their respective county police academies on their own time and at their own
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expense. According to officials, Gorka graduated from the Mercer County Police Academy last September. He is 27 years old and served in the United States Navy from 2012 to 2016. Kirsh is 22 years old and graduated from the Cape May Police Academy in January 2018. At 21 years old, Powell said Johnson is the most experienced of the three new officers, having been working as a police officer for the Camden County Police Department before joining the Hillsborough department. “[Johnson] brings a unique experience, having police experience from a department that’s a lot different than ours,” Powell said. “He’s someone with experience that you don’t necessarily deal with here in Hillsborough.” All three men will serve on the police department as probationary patrol officers for one year.
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CALENDAR St. Mary Byzantine Church lenten series
Starting Fri. March 2 On the first four Fridays of the Great Fast 2018 (March 2, 9, 16, 23) a short Lenten Service will be celebrated at noon and 7 p.m. in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough. The service will be followed by a Lenten fasting meal with a series of guest speakers in the St. Mary Parish Center. The service, program and meal are scheduled to last about 90 minutes. For more information call 908-725-0615 or go to stmaryhillsboroughnj.org. There is no charge for this event. All are welcome.
RoboRaiders pasta dinner
Sat. March 3 - Please support the Hillsborough High School’s Robotics Team by taking part in its “All You Can Eat Pasta Dinner” on Saturday, March 3 from 4-8 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Take out is available. There will be STEM activity tables for the kids, as well. Ticket prices are $10 (adult), $7 (senior citizens), children
(under 8) $5. Questions? Send an e-mail to info@roboraiders.com.
Goddard Schools book drive Sat. March 3 - The Goddard School in Hillsborough is holding a book drive that will benefit children in need. Through March 3, The Goddard School will be collecting new and gently used books for underprivileged children. For more information, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
Clover Hill Reformed Church Sun. March 4 - The Clover Hill Reformed Church Worship and Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., on the Third Sunday in Lent, March 4. Our sermon will be based upon Psalm 19 and John 2:13-22. The Clover Hill Reformed Church is located at 890 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, in the historic village of Clover Hill. Since 1834 we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.
Library card art contest Mon. March 5 to Sat. March 24 - Calling all artists! Enter the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Library Card Design contest
to have your art featured on a special, limited edition library card. The competition will launch on March 5 with entries accepted until March 24. The winning artwork will be featured on limited edition Library cards, which will be available Summer 2018 while supplies last. The design must incorporate books and/or reading and consist of original artwork. There will be two categories: Children (birth-12) and Teen/Adult (13-adult). There will be one winner chosen from each category. All eligible entries will be posted on SCLSNJ’s Facebook page, facebook.com/SCLSNJ, for online voting from April 9-22. You may also vote in person, call your local branch, or email your name and vote to designcontest@sclibnj.org. For complete rules and contest details visit: sclsnj.org/library-card-artcontest
Democrat monthly meeting Wed. March 7 - The Hillsborough Democrats will hold their next regular monthly meeting on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at Avalon Assisted Living, 393 Amwell Road. At the meeting, local, state, and national issues will be discussed, ranging from taxes to over-development to affordable housing to gun control. Your input is requested on what is facing residents in our township and in our country today and what can be done about it, especially looking ahead to the 2018 elections. Light refreshments at 6:30 p.m., meeting begins at 6:45 p.m.
Spelling bee Sat. March 10 - From 26 p.m. on March 10, the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) will host their Third Annual Spelling Bee Spectacular, for children up to eighth grade, at the Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School, located at 14 Vogt Drive in Bridgewater. The winner of SCLSNJ’s Bee Spectacular will be eligible to attend the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. at the Library System’s expense. Additional prizes will be awarded including a one-year subscription to M e r r i a m - We b s t e r Unabridged Online. For more information about SCLSNJ’s 3rd Annual Spelling Bee Spectacular: contact Jessica Trujillo at jtrujillo@sclibnj.org or at 908.458.4933.
Woman’s Club meeting Tues. March 13 - The Woman’s Club of Hillsborough is having their March meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building in the Community Room. The guest speaker for the evening is Natalie Zaman who will speak of interesting things/places in New Jersey. If there are any questions, please contact Dee Lagattuta at 908-8740424.
‘Wok with Us’ Wed. March 14 - The Hillsborough Democrats will have a “Wok with Us” family style dinner at Bombay Wok, 438 Route 206, on Wednesday, March 14
from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tickets will be $30 per person and each attendee will enjoy plentiful Asian-fusion food. RSVP with Anne by March 9 either via telephone at 908-359-5188 or e-mail at anne.iannone@gmail.com.
Band parents clothing drive Sat. March 17 - The Hillsborough Band Parents Association are holding another used clothing and toy drive on Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hillsborough High School. Anyone looking to donate any used items of clothing can drop their donation off at the front of the school. For questions, contact Kim.gross@comcast.net.
Dems host trivia contest Wed. March 21 - On Wednesday, March 21st, local Democrats will sponsor a trivia contest night at Mariana’s Pizzeria and Latin Grill, 381 Triangle Road. There will be challenging questions in several categories, and you can bring your own team or team up with someone there. Led by DJ Cris, with lots of great prizes. Food available to order, BYOB. Very reasonable $10 fee.
Neshanic Garden Club meeting Thurs. March 22 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 22 at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station.
The program this month will be “Flowering Shrubs” presented by Mr. Jon Richart, of Frog Hollow Horticulture, Califon, NJ. Jon will speak on the large variety of flowering shrubs that flourish in our area of Central Jersey, including their beauty, uses, and ease of care. A light luncheon will be provided at 12 p.m. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, please contact either club co president, Cathy Heuschkel at 908359-6881 or Kathy Herrington at 908-359-6835. For more information regarding the club, you can visit us at w w w. n e s h a n i c g a r d e nclub.org and like us on Facebook.
4-H Science-sational Day
Sat. April 14 - Somerset County 4-H will open itself up to kids in grades 1-5 for its annual 4-H Science-sational Day on Saturday, April 14. This fun-filled event will take place at the Ted Blum 4-H Center located at 310 Milltown Rd., in Bridgewater, from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Science-sational Day is open to 4-H members, as well as non-members. The cost is $25 per child. Parents can attend for free. For more information, including how to register go to 4histops.org, under Open to the Public. Registration is due March 23. Send items to amartins@centraljersey.co m or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.
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Continued from Page 1A veillance systems currently in place. Schiff also pointed out that the district is looking to address the mental health of its students. “Whether it’s the safety and security of our school, but also how we address mental health issues and provide support, how we liaise with our township law enforcement officers, and we also look at the county level,” Schiff said. Earlier this year, Haas said the board approved a measure that gave district officials and local law enforcement agencies the ability to have real-time access to the district‘s surveillance systems during an emergency. That move, officials said at the time, would allow first responders to get an idea on what was going on inside and how best to respond. Outside of the district’s own measures, a group called the Somerset County School Task Force, which
Schiff has been a member of for the last three years, meets quarterly to discuss safety issues. He also pointed to work being done at the state Department of Education that would help districts plan how to best address the safety and security needs of students. “We talk about it in terms of what threats may be out there, what we’re hearing through law enforcement channels and to open up the line of communications between the educators in the county, as well as law enforcement,” Schiff said. While school board officials were mum about the potential safety issues that need to be addressed, students who attended the meeting spoke up about specific problem areas they witness on a daily basis. One Hillsborough High School junior named Nicole said the Parkland shooting “changed [her] perspective completely,” stating that she now has a hard time seeing
her home town and school district as a safe space. “This event has affected me in an immense way and over the past week and a half...most of us [students] here can relate to it. We can put ourselves in the shoes of the victims and the survivors. We can imagine ourselves in that school, hiding and being completely afraid,” she said. “I realize that I should not have to think like this. I should not have to fear for my life in a place that’s supposed to make me feel safe, where I spend more than seven hours of my day.” She, along with fellow student Jonathan Seaton, pointed to specific moments throughout the school day where holes in the high school’s security could make it easy for one or more people from the outside to gain access and create havoc. Seaton suggested that the district take advantage of a piece of legislation signed into law back in
2016 that allows districts to hire armed, retired police officers under the age of 65 to serve as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III. “The fact that we only have one [school resource officer] and he is stationed only in the high school could lead all the other schools [being] at risk of an active shooter,” he said. “That may be a budget issue, but my solution to that would be to take advantage of the Special Law Enforcement Class III legislation that was recently passed.” Students at the meeting said the student body has already begun planning a walkout against gun violence in schools on March 14 and April 20, following a wave of activism by youths across the country. Henry Goodhue, president of the Hillsborough Education Association, praised the students’ efforts to raise awareness on the issue.
vising Schiff’s contract last July to reflect changes at the state level. Under the newly passed agreement, Schiff will earn a total salary of $200,516 for the 2017-18 school year. In the 2018-19 school year, he will earn $204,526; 2019-20 he will earn $208,617; 2020-21 he will earn $212,789; and in 202122 he will earn $217,045. The totals in each of those years includes the yearly $5,000 high school salary stipend. The contract also covers
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“They live this. They’re seeing this every day and by all means will play a role in solving this issue and should absolutely have a voice in how this is addressed,” Goodhue said. Board members agreed that the students’ active participation in the discussion was welcome, but affirmed that action must be taken in a calm and collected manner in order to ensure that whatever comes next works to keep everyone inside the district’s walls safe. “We have to look at this through a deliberative process and try to understand the recommendations of school security professionals and educators and bring to the board the best advice on any changes that may be coming as we move forward,” Schiff said.
a portion of Schiff’s health care costs, as well as 100 percent of his dental and optical care. If he waives that coverage, the agreement states that the board of education will “pay him the lesser of $5,000 or 25 percent of the premium saved by the board as a result of the waiver.” Under the contract, the board eliminated the often criticized merit bonuses based on criteria that the superintendent himself sets each year. In the past, those bonuses have totaled upward of $22,000 in merit
pay. “We noted that we, the superintendent and the public genuinely disliked the merit increase part of the superintendent’s salary because it did not accurately reflect the important good work that was going on every day at all levels in this district,” Haas said. When it was all said and done, Haas cited the numerous accolades that the district has received since Schiff joined the district, having been “called upon by state and national organizations to present our ac-
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tivities and accomplishments at conferences so that other districts may benefit from our work.” “In the short time that I have been president, I see multiple times on a daily basis the decision making of our superintendent, which is always based on intelligence, experience, law, equity and a deep caring and consideration of what is best for our students, our staff and our community,” Haas said. “I feel our district is in very good hands.”
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The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized:
814 CRE, LLC / 814 Development (Veterinary Hospital) - 17-PB-04-MSPV– Applicant GRANTED preliminary and final major site plan approval ; ‘c’ bulk variances for relief from minimum lot width; and minimum side yard setback ; parking design waivers ; tree mitigation waiver; submission waiver from providing a CIS; and design waivers, to construct a new veterinary hospital with parking and stormwater improvements on property known as Block 142, Lot 33 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 212 Route 206, in the I-1, Light Industrial Zone (Highway approaches adhere to I-2 Zoning standards), with conditions.
814 CRE, LLC / 814 Development – File 17-PB-12-MSPV- Applicant GRANTED preliminary and final major site plan approval; ‘c’ bulk variances for relief from minimum lot width, minimum lot area, minimum front yard setback, minimum side yard setback, and minimum lot depth; parking design waivers; submission waivers from providing a CIS and EIS; and design waivers, to construct a temporary parking area and maintain a temporary trailer, on property known as Block 142, Lot 32.02 (parking) and Lot 33.01 (trailer) on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 198 (Lot 32.02) and 210 (Lot 33.01) Route 206, in the I-1, Light Industrial Zone (Highway approaches adhere to I-2 Zoning standards), with conditions.
The Resolutions referenced above have been filed in the Planning & Zoning Department at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, and are available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 3/2/18 Fee: $33.48
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The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Adult programs (registration required): • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by The Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. March 5, 12, 19; 7-8:30 p.m. and Wed. March 7, 14, 21; 10-11:30 a.m. • Your Home, Your Haven: What You Need to Know About Hiring a Contractor - Local contractor Richard Skydell will discuss why to use a contractor, how to choose one, time frames for potential projects, and what to expect with home
renovations/additions and your contractor. Tues. March 6, 7-8 p.m. • Grant Money for Nonprofits - Is there really grant money for your nonprofit? Explore the recently upgraded Foundation Center database to locate foundations and corporations who may support your organization. Tues. March 6, 7-8 p.m. • Geeky Grown-Ups Group - This is a monthly meeting of Geeky GrownUps, otherwise known as adults who are enthusiastic about science fiction, fantasy and gaming topics. Come make friends and share your interests. Wed. March 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Introduction to Microsoft Word - An introductory presentation to the popular Microsoft Word word-processing program followed by a Q&A session. Thurs. March 8, 7-8 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. March 3, 10, 17, 24; 2-4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social interactive time with literacy resources and activities for you and your child. This week: Hills-
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home. Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about artist Georgia O’Keeffe and making your own O’Keeffe creation. Ages 46. Thurs. March 8, 10-10:45 a.m. • Storytime - Drop into the Hillsborough library for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. All ages. Thurs. March 8, 1-1:20 p.m. • Beginning Coding Kids will learn basic programming skills through a fun combination of animation and video game design projects. Using building blocks of coding and technology, kids will build their own video games. Grades 1-3. Thurs. March 8, 4-5 p.m. • Beginning Robotics This program will give your child a introduction to building and programming robots using LEGO® bricks and WEDOâ„¢ software. Kids will build robots, friendships, and confidence. Grades K-3. Thurs. March 8, 5-6 p.m. • STEM Stories: Our Alphabet - Can you build an alphabet tree? Discover this hands-on way to challenge
children’s thinking and problem-solving skills. Ages 3-6. Fri. March 9, 1010:45 a.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors Each registered child will get 10 minutes to read to a specially trained dog. Grades K-4. Fri. March 9, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail.com for an application and additional information. Grades 7-12. Homework Help Center Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-8 p.m. January 8 - March 15 The homework help center is available to students in grades 3-12 in all subjects. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Writing Center Get help with informational and creative writing assignments, proofreading, grammar, spelling, college
essay peer review, and midterms/finals writing assignments. The writing center is available to students in grades 3-12. Drop-in only, no registration needed. Tuesdays - Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Library resources Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the online catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme. Book Discussion Kits Do you belong to a book discussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.
HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A Our April 5 meeting will have our appreciation lunch served after a brief business meeting; sign-ups will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Trips & Programs Tues., Mar. 6 - Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. Wed. Mar. 7 - Philadelphia Flower Show - “Wonders of the Waters.” Lunch at Spasso Italian Grill, admission to show. Cost $90. Depart 10:30 a.m.; return approximately 9:30 p.m. Sold out. Wait list available. Sat. Mar. 17 - Hunterdon Hills “Irish Show,” a musical. Show, lunch, desserts. Cost $65. Depart Lowes at 10:30 a.m. Sold out. Wait list available. Thurs., Mar. 29 - Casino Night in the Afternoon. Noon to 2 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Free. Food, prizes, and fun! Limit of 100 people. April 15-21 - Golden Isles of Georgia. Guided tour of beautiful and historic sites
in Georgia and South Carolina: Jekyll Island tram tour and mansions, Beaufort, St. Simons Island and lighthouse, Savannah with a harbor cruise, theatre show, mansion and museums. Seven days, nine meals. Cost $1,259 double includes gratuities. Wed., May 16 - Broadway matinee of “A Bronx Tale” with lunch at Casa di Napoli is filled. Final payment is due by April 5. Tue., June 5 - New York Botanical Gardens. Bus, admission, free tram tour, lunch voucher, special display featuring Georgia O’Keeffe paintings. Depart Lowes at 8:30 a.m. Thurs., July 26 - NYC River Cruise on Bateaux. Narrated site-seeing of New York Harbor with pianist entertainment, plated lunch on board. Depart Lowes at 9:45 a.m. Cost $95. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908369-4362. News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson
CHAPTER B Check out Hillsborough’s Senior Club Chapter B’s website for the latest upto-the-minute information at hsccb.webs.com. Contact Ralph Fariello with additional items at the next club meeting. The next monthly meet-
ing will be held March 8. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want. Coffee and tea will be provided. The meeting starts at noon. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held on March 15. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost is $3.00 for one double card, $5.00 for two; this includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, a drink, and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Trips in 2018: Save these dates. Signups will take place in January and February with details to follow: Doolan’s, Spring Lake March 16 - SOLD OUT (Waitlist available) Martin Guitar Factory, Nazareth, Penn. - April 24 Ocean City, Md - May 68 Philadelphia Liberty Tour, Penn. - June 6 If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231
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In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT HILLSBOROUGH
The senior centers operated by the Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services have announced the program schedule for the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, located at 339 S. Branch Road. All Somerset Countyoperated senior centers offer a nutritionally balanced lunch, Monday through Friday, for a suggested donation of $2.50 for anyone age 60 and above. Menu choices include a hot meat-based or meatless entrée and a cold meat-based or meatless boxed lunch. Please make reservations before 10 a.m., at least one business day in advance. Why not invite a friend or neighbor to join you for lunch. Or come earlier in the day and enjoy one of the center’s many programs. If you drive or have your own ride, you can attend any of the centers. To stay up to date with Somerset County events and information, sign up for free email alerts at www.co.somerset.nj.us/subscribe or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the county-operated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Janet Timari, the manager, at 908-3698700.
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Art of Sound in Lambertville is presenting a series of intimate concerts By Anthony Stoeckert
Frank Bell’s March 9 concert will open a series of intimate music performances at Art of Sound in Lambertville.
rank Bell’s career as a musician finds him performing in many venues that are not traditional theaters. Working with a company called Sofar Sounds, he plays his music in homes, lofts, warehouses and cathedrals. “As long as there are people to listen, anything can be a stage,” Bell says. “I think it’s cool to step out of conventional listening spaces as well because it creates more of a shared experience between the performer and the audience.” That makes Bell the perfect musician to open “The Art of Sound Unplugged,” a springtime acoustic series presented by The Art of Sound in Lambertville. Art of Sound is a showroom devoted to creating intimate music experiences. It was opened by John Nirmaier, who worked as a sound engineer, and his wife, Patti Giro. Art of Sound creates sound systems using high-end, stylish equipment. The show room in Lambertville features a listening room, designed for the ultimate music experience. The unplugged series will open March 8 with the concert by Bell. Next will be a tribute to Sarah Vaughan, April 12, and a program titled “Poetry, Prose & Potions,” May 10. Closing the series will be a tribute to Dave Brubeck with the Eric Mintel Jazz Trio, June 7. “The space is just really, really cool,” Bell says. “That building, it’s an old paper mill, and the way they have it set up, there’s exposed brick and wood vaulted planks and things. It’s a really cool environment, and it made sense.” Bell’s career in music started with training as a classical cellist before he started playing other instruments. “I eventually started writing my own music, kind of interpreting life’s experiences in my own words and notes,” Bell says.“It became something people seem to enjoy and something I enjoy.” He released a five-song EP, “On Passion and Reason” in 2010, followed by an album, “Everything Falls Into Place,” released in 2011. His concert will feature just him and a guitar, playing his original songs. In between tunes, he’ll share stories about his life and music. And these days, acoustic concerts are fitting his interests. “I prefer the intimacy,” he says. “And when it’s just me, it’s easier to catch a vibe, or not necessarily catch a vibe, but a different kind of vibe.” The concert will feature songs from throughout his career. “It’s a hodgepodge,” he says. “I very rarely make a set list or plan for these things in advance as far as what I’m going to play. But there’ll be a little bit of old, a little bit of new. Don’t get me wrong, there’s definitely merit to playing with a band, communicating and kind of having a family on stage. But sometimes, depending on the kind of mood I’m in and the size of the room, it makes more sense to just play solo and I can bring a lot to the table.”
Art of Sound in Lambertville will host an "Unplugged" series of concerts at its listening room this spring.
He writes songs about his life, what he observes about other people around him, and also about our shared experiences as human beings. Although he hasn’t released an album in nearly seven years, Bell says he’s done some recording and is figuring out the best way to release that music. “I’m not in a hurry to come out with a new record, but the last record I released, I was believe was in 2011, so obviously I’m always writing and recording a bit,” Bell says. There’s a lot going on in the world, of course, and he says like anybody else, all of that affects his
music, directly or indirectly. “It definitely influences my writing,” Bell says. “I try to be aware of where we are and where we’re potentially headed. One thing that’s always been consistent is the power of art, the power of music. I have a social responsibility, more or less, to create.”
Frank Bell will perform at The Art of Sound, 201 S. Main St., Lambertville, March 8, 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 609-483-5000. For more information, go to theartofsoundllc.com.
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Music for the Season Spring is offering a variety of classical concerts
It’s time to get out of hibernation and hear the music play. The next few weeks will see a bevy of classical concerts and performances from regional ensembles and concert series performed throughout the area. These concerts promise performances of great music, performed in beautiful settings by both professional and amateur groups. And affordable tickets for many of these shows make this the perfect time to log out of Netflix and get out of the house for some culture and entertainment. The Princeton Singers will perform a concert titled “In a Celestial Garden,” March 3 at Princeton University Art Museum. Conducted by Steven Sametz, the program will offer sacred music by Gregorio Allegri, Arvo Part and ! DAY William Byrd. Sign up TO ! s p There will two performances, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and m a c mer MUSIC m u S d n 8 p.m. at the museum’s medieval gallery. There will be a rea g Sprin ception between concerts. Tickets cost $15. For more inMontgomery Shopping Center 609-924-8282 formation, go to www.princetonsingers.org. West Windsor 609-897-0032 (lessons only) The Dryden Ensemble will present harpsichordist farringtonsmusic.com Adam Pearl in a performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations, March 4, beginning at 3 p.m. at Miller Chapel. Pearl, a laureate of the 2001 Jurow and 2004 Bruges international harpsichord competitions, will perform Bach’s Goldberg Variations, a monumental work for harpsichord with two manuals consisting of an aria followed by 30 variations. Dr. Pearl, a member of the Early Music faculty at Peabody Conservatory, has performed throughout the United States as well as in Europe, South America and Asia. He has been principal harpsichordist for Philadelphia’s Baroque orchestra, Tempesta di Mare since 2005. He has recorded on the Chandos, Dorian and Plectra labels. His recording of virtuosic works from the late French baroque will be released in 2018. The concert is part of the Dryden Ensemble’s seasonlong celebration of Bach, which will continue April with “Organic Bach,” an all-Bach organ recital featuring Eric Plutz, and “Bach & Beyond,” a chamber concert featuring music by J. S. Bach, Janitsch, Telemann, and J. C. Bach. Miller Chapel is on the campus of Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Tickets cost $25, free for students with ID. For more information, go to www.drydenensemble.org. Parents can share the joys of classical music with the children during Princeton University Concerts’ “Baby Got Bach: String ‘Stravaganza” with Orli Shaham and the Rolston String Quartet, March 17, beginning at 1 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Classifieds Classifieds
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Harpsichordist Adam Pearl will join the Dryden Ensemble for a performance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.
Shaham is a pianist and will act as a host for the concert, which introduced preschool kids to classical music. She will be joined by the Rolston String Quartet for a concert of chamber music with string and piano. Tickets cost $10, $5 children and are available at princetonuniversityconcerts.org or by calling 609-258-9220. La Fiocco will perform a concert titled “Vivaldi & Company; Sparkling Instrumental Works in the Italian Style,” March 17, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church in Princeton. Music on the program will include Baroque concertos and sonatas for oboe and strings, including the Oboe
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Jean Négulesco’s “Still Life” from 1926 is on view in “The Artist Sees Differently” at Princeton University Art Museum.
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Works by renowned artists are on view at Princeton University Art Museum
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aul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, those are just some of the artists featured in “The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection,” on view at PUAM through April. 29. The 38 paintings in the exhibit are from the collection of Duncan Phillips and the artist Marjorie Acker Phillips. Duncan Phillips was an artist and collector, and a major figure in showcasing modern art in America. The exhibit displays several important still lifes of fruit, including Pierre Bonnard’s 1920 work, “Bowl of Cherries.” Wall text explains that the artist was more interested in how objects interact with each other to “create a harmonious construct of color, light, and shadow,” than in rending the object itself. In this painting, the cherries rest in a glass bowl
on a wooden table, with white pieces of china behind the bowl. Cezanne’s “Ginger Pot with Pomegranate and Pears” (1893) shows the fruits strewn about a wooden table. A table cloth is bunched together, and a plate holding a piece of fruit is half on the cloth, half on the table. To the left is another table with books and behind the table is a gray curtain. Harold Weston’s 1929 work “Melon” is an example of his colorful works depicting everyday life, according to wall text. In the work, melon slices are spread out on a plate, in a star-like shape. The plate sits on a table, covered by a light green-blue checkered cloth. A decanter and a glass also are on the table, which is pushed into the corner. To the left, a sliver of red floor can be seen. See ARTIST, Page 9B
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STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
‘Moon Over Buffalo’ at Kelsey M&M Productions gets big laughs with Ken Ludwig’s farce about life in the theater
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pening and shutting doors may not seem like a special talent, but the cast of “Moon Over Buffalo” at Kelsey Theatre makes it an art form. During one of the highlights of Ken Kudwig’s backstage farce, all of the play’s characters are looking for one another, and they’re frantically entering and exiting the green room of a theater. A door opens, a panicky character enters the room, sees no one there, and exits in haste. Just as that door closes, another opens, with another character continuing the bit. It’s a classic farce move, one that always works when in the right hands, and the folks with M&M Productions, who are staging “Moon Over Buffalo’ at Kelsey through March 4, have very capable hands when it comes to comedy. In addition to the business with the doors, the actors in this production get laughs with their timing, physical antics and facial expressions. As is typical with farces, there’s a lot going on with the plot. The scene is Buffalo, 1953. George and Charlotte Hay (John Pinto and Maureen Hackett) are a married theatrical couple. They’ve had some success, but a few flops have led to them touring “Cyrano de Bergerac” and Noel Coward’s “Private Lives” in repertory. In case you don’t know, “Cyrano” is about a swordsman with a big nose who’s in love with Roxane. “Private Lives” is a sophisticated Noel Coward comedy about a divorced couple who both remarried and are honeymooning in the same hotel. They’re very different plays, and that’s important. Anyway, Charlotte dreams of Hollywood stardom, but George loves the theater and sees it as more noble than movies. Charlotte’s deaf mother Ethel (Linda Cunningham) doesn’t agree with her son-inlaw on much, but she’s on his side in this debate. Without theater, Ethel says, “We’d all be republican.” Charlotte and George have a daughter, Rosalind (Angela Fasanella). She used to be engaged to the stage manager Paul (Tim
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From left: Tim Moran, John Pinto and Angela Fasanella in “Moon Over Buffalo” at Kelsey Theatre.
Moran), and is now engaged to Howard (Christopher “Lars” Schmalbach), a weatherman, and big fan of Rosalind’s parents. Rosalind is nervous about introducing Howard to her family, but he can’t wait. Howard even bought an old general’s costume George wore in a show. Meanwhile, George has had a fling with Eileen (Jennifer Litzinger), an actress in the show, and it turns out Eileen is pregnant. Meanwhile, Richard, “the accountant to the stars” (played by Matthew Cassidy) is in love with Charlotte and promises her a luxuri-
ous life if she leaves her husband for him. There’s more, including a huge fight between Charlotte and George over that bun in the oven. Then George finds out Frank Capra is coming to see the company perform because he‘s directing “Twilight of the Scarlet Pimpernel” and star Ronald Colman has broken both his legs. Capra needs a replacement, opening the door for Charlotte and George, and George is elated to tell his wife the news. “The most wonderful thing in the world has happened, Ronald Coleman is crippled,” he says with joy. But Charlotte thinks it’s a ruse to keep
her in Buffalo, making her even madder at her husband. She storms out, George gets drunk, and all seems lost. Pinto and Hackett have terrific comic timing and very funny facial expressions in playing this bickering couple, who deep down are quite fond of each other. Cunningham gets lots of laughs with her digs at George, who she blames for ruining her daughter’s Broadway career. George is such a ham, she says, “They should stick cloves in him and serve him with pineapple. As the daughter, Rosalind, Angela is playing the most normal character in the show, and gets plenty of laughs, particularly her jab about Buffalo being “like Scranton but without the charm.” Cassidy brings desperation, energy and heart to Richard (he also has a fun moment interacting with audience members). Schmalbach is funny breaking into weatherman mode; Litzinger plays the wronged young lover spot-on; and Moran gets big laughs as the stage manager, trying to woo his ex while holding the company together. M. Kitty Getlik directed the show. Getlik is the artistic director at Kelsey, and does lighting design for most productions there. She doesn’t get to direct often (the last time she did was in 2009), and she has a sure hand and keeps the pace face — the first act flew by. It culminates with a wonderful scene where the company performs “Private Lives” — or is is “Cyreno?” One of the characters gets it wrong, and thank goodness for that. We can all use a few good laughs right about now, and “Moon Over Buffalo” has plenty of them. Ï“Moon Over Buffalo” continues at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, through March 4. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
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“Moon Over Buffalo,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. M&M Stage Productions presents Ken Ludwig’s farce about a theater couple with a last chance at stardom, through March 4. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333. “Red Velvet,” ActorsNET of Bucks County, Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. In the early 1800s, a black American Shakespearean actor finds he is not welcome on the London stage, but triumphs in Europe, March 2-8. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors 62 and up, $10 children 12 and under; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “A Chorus Line,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Classic musical about 17 dancers vying for a spot in the chorus line of a Broadway musical. Songs include “One,” “What I Did For Love,” and “I Can Do That,” March 2-18. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Relaxed performance, Feb. 11, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. “California Suite,” Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Neil Simon’s comedy about four different stories that take place in the same hotel room, March 2-18; www.svptheatre.org. “Trying,” George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. Play about Francis Biddle, Chief Judge of the Nuremberg trials, and attorney general under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, March 13 through April 8; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Fiddler on the Roof,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Maurer Productions OnStage presents musical classic set in a small village in Imperial Russia circa 1905. The plot focuses on Tevye, a poor dairyman struggling to hold onto his religion, his Russian-Jewish traditions, and his five daughters. Songs include “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker, and “Sunrise, Sunset,” March 16-25. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
CHILDREN’S THEATRE “Goldilocks and the 3 Bears,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Kaleidoscope Theatre presents the fairy tale musical about a little girl with the golden curls who encounters a family of bears who live peacefully in the woods. With the helpful participation of the audience, Goldilocks’s three furry friends teach her important lessons in kindness and acceptance, March 3, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Tickets cost $12, $10 seniors/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Annie Jr.,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Shortened version of classic musical designed to be performed by kids. The show follows
the adventures of a depression-era orphan who gets to spend the holidays with the wealthy Daddy Warbucks, March 10-31. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.
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A Jazzy Night at the Philharmonic Soprano Gianine Campbell will join the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey during its “The Jazz Age” concert at the War Memorial George Washington Ballroom, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Campbell will sing songs from Kurt Weill’s “Three Penny Opera.” Also on the program is Igor Stravinsky’s “Ragtime,” Darius Milhaud’s “Creation of the World” and “Jazz Symphony” by Trenton-born composer George Antheil. Tickets cost $30-$65; www.capitalphil-harmonic.org; 215893-1999.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC The Princeton Singers, Princeton University Art Museum on the Princeton University campus. Concert titled “In a Celestial Garden” featuring sacred music of Allegri, Pärt, and William Byrd’s Mass for 5 voices in the Medieval Gallery of the Princeton University Art Museum, March 3, 5:30 p.m., 8 p.m. (There will be a reception between concerts.) Admission costs $15; www.princetonsingers.org. Princeton University Concerts’ “Beyond the Music” series. Following a collaboration with the Brentano String Quartet, pianist Jonathan Biss returns March 7 for two free events as part of PUC’s “Beyond the Music” programming. Biss will present this season’s final Live Music Meditation at 12:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The program offers an opportunity for the community to experience a half-hour meditation, guided by Associate Dean Matthew Weiner of the Office of Religious Life, to live music performed by Biss. At 4 p.m. Biss will teach Princeton University piano students in a Performers as Teachers workshop in the Lee Music Performance and Rehearsal Room in the Lewis Arts complex. For more information, go to princetonuniversityconcerts.org. “Baby Got Bach: String ‘Stravaganza,” Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University campus. Princeton University Concerts’ family concert for kids ages 3 to 6. Hosted by pianist Orli Shaham, pre-school-aged kids are introduced to the joy of live classical music, joined by special guest artists the Rolston String Quartet, March 17, 1 p.m. Tickets cost $10, $5; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220. La Fiocco, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton. Program titled “Vivaldi & Company: Sparkling Instrumental Works in the Italian Style,” featuring Baroque concertos and sonatas for oboe and strings by Vivaldi, Al-
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binoni, A. Scarlatti, Stradella, Lotti, and Brehy, March 17, 7:30 p.m. The concert also will be performed at Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, Pennsylvania, March 18, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $10 students; lafiocco.org. Baroque to romantic organ recital, St. Paul Church, 216 Nassau St., Princeton. Members of the American Guild of Organists will perform a program on St. Paul Church’s four-manual, 65- rank organ, March 18, 2:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.agohq.org/chapters/centralnewjersey or call 609 921 7458. Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, on the campus of Princeton University. Cellist and composer Joshua Roman performs his 2015 work “Awakening” under the baton of guest conductor Teddy Abrams. Joan Tower’s “Made in America” is also on the program, performed as part of the Princeton Migrations project. Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 “Pastoral” concludes the concert, March 18, 4 p.m. $35-$85; princetonsymphony.org; 609 497-0020.
JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Princeton University Glee Club, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton. Featuring the United States premiere of John Tavener’s “Total Eclipse.” The program also includes George Frideric Handel’s Dixit Dominus, as well as a new work by Princeton University senior Shruthi Rajasekar, March 3, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15; music.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220. “The Magic of Disney Love Songs,” Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Alexis Cole will sing songs including “When You Wish Upon A Star” from “Pinocchio” and “So This is Love” from “Cinderella.” Cole will be joined by music director Scott Archangel and backed by a jazz ensemble, string quartet and the Bordentown Regional Middle School Chorus, March 11, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-298-5465. Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral Reading of Haydn, “Paukenmesse” and Brahms, “Nanie.” Choral singers welcome. No auditions, no rehearsal, just the joy of song, March 11, 4 p.m. Members and students sing for free. Admission for guests costs $10. For more information, email musical.amateurs@gmail.com. Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Concert featuring Steven Van Zandt, guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band and producer who used the “soul horns-meet-rock ‘n’ roll guitars” approach he first pioneered on Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes’ classic first three albums, April 29, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $55-$125; www.stnj.org; 732246-7469
MUSEUMS
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. “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. “The Bigger Picture,” an exhibition of paintings and sculpture by four recognized local artists that have combined forces to make a statement that supports the relationship between larger paintings, sculpture and the timely celebration of cultural differences, March 3 through April 29. Opening reception, March 3, 7-8 p.m. Reception and
Scenes of the City “Trenton Coliseum” is among the paintings by Suzanne Dinger featured in the exhibit “Outside/Inside,” at Rider University Art Gallery in the Bart Luedeke Center on the Rider campus, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, through April 15. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts. conversations with the artists, March 25, 2-4 p.m. 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, through June 3. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144.
Gallery. “Aldo Rossi: The Architecture and Art of the Analogous City.” Second retrospective of Aldo Rossi (19311997) in the United States since 1979 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. Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. “Art for a Wintry Season,” mixed media exhibit featuring works by Lauren Curtis, Mary M. Michaels, Debra Pisacreta, and Mickie Rosen, through April 20. For more information, go to princetonphotoclub.org. Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight, Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, drawing from the university srchives and the public policy papers of Princeton University Library, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu. 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, through March 8. 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. The Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on the Rider campus, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. “Outside/Inside,” an exhibit of works by alumna Suzanne Dinger featuring local infrastructures, as well as natural settings, through April 15. Artist’s talk, March 8, 7 p.m. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 p.m. For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts.
COMEDY
Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Francis Ellis from Barstool Sports, March 3, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., March 4, 7 p.m., $20; Dom Irrera, March 9-10, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $22; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Tommy Savitt, March 2-3; James Goff, March 9-10; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.
DANCE
SUBMISSIONS Ellarslie Open 35 Annual Juried Show. The Trenton Museum Society announces Ellarslie Open 35 Call for Art. Every May and June, the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park in Trenton has hosted an open, juried show, “The Ellarslie Open, the most popular exhibit in its roster. Originally conceived to encourage local artists to submit their work for judging and display, the Ellarslie Open has grown to be one of the region’s most prestigious shows. Submissions are limited to six entries: March 1618, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trenton City Museum Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park. For more information, go to ellarslie.org.
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, March 7, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; Second Saturday English Country Dance, March 10, 8-11 p.m. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. M R Square Dance Club, Saint Luke’s (Episcopal) Church, 1620 Prospect St. Ewing. Weekly progressive dances. No prior experience is needed. Please be prompt. Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; richd1squarerounddancer@msn.com; 609-844-1140.
GALLERIES
FILM
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. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. Princeton University School of Architecture North
Not-So-Silent Cinema: Charlie Chaplin, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Program featuring short films Chaplin made in 1916 and 1917 accompanied by original scores by Brendan Cooney, March 2, 8 p.m. $25; http://bcptheater.org; 215862-2121.
MISCELLANY
“Brexit, Ireland and the Rise of English Nationalism,” East Pyne Room 010 on the Princeton University campus. Fund for Irish Studies at Princeton University presents lecture by Irish Scholar and theater critic Fintan O’Toole. O’Toole’s writing on Brexit, the prospective withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, has won the European Press Prize and the George Orwell Prize for Journalism in 2017, March 2, 4:30 p.m. Free; fis.princeton.edu.
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Friday, March 2, 2018
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March 4 Radio play at Princeton Library Raconteur Radio will present a staged radio play of “Sunset Boulevard,” beginning at 2 p.m. at Princeton Public Library. Based on the 1950 film, “Sunset Boulevard” tells the story of a forgotten silent film star and the events that led up to the murder of a struggling screenwriter found in the swimming pool of her mansion. The show features theatrical lighting, period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment and sound effects. Community Room The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
March 7 Bernard Shaw lecture in Princeton Fintan O’Toole will present a lecture titled, “Bernard Shaw and the Uses of Celebrity,” beginning at 5 p.m. at the Friend Center, 65 Olden St., Princeton University. Daniel Mulhall, the Ambassador of Ireland to the United States, is scheduled to attend as an esteemed guest. The lecture, sponsored by the Friends of the Princeton University Library, will focus on Shaw, Nobel prizewinner and Academy Award winner, who is perhaps best known as the author of “Pygmalion” (his most popular and most frequently performed play). O’Toole’s new book, “Judging Shaw,” was recently published by the Royal Irish Academy. O’Toole is a lecturer in Irish Letters at Princeton University. He has been a drama critic for The Irish Times, New York Daily News, Sunday Tribune (Dublin), and In Dublin Magazine. Admission is free. For more information, go to library.princeton.edu.
Heifer living gift market in Skillman St. Charles Borromeo Parish will host the 2018 Heifer Living Gift Market, March 7, 6-8 p.m. Living gift markets supports the organization Heifer International, by raising awareness and revenue in order to help poor families throughout the world. Heifer International provides the animals as well as the technical training and follow-up support that recipients need to turn their animals into income that will support their families and even their surrounding community. The event will be set up like a farmers’ market. Participants can come to learn how life changing these animals can be to those who are in need. There are also many ways and price points for participants to financially support Heifer International at the event. St. Charles Borromeo Parish is at 47 Skillman Road, Skillman. For more information, email dsileo@ borromeo.org or call 609-466-0300, ext. 23.
March 8 Garden talk at Morven Marta McDowell, author of “All the Presidents’ Gardens,” will host a talk at Morven Museum & Garden, beginning at 7 p.m. Marta McDowell, New York Botanical Garden landscape historian and award-winning author, will explore the ways gardens are unwitting witnesses to history. Discussion highlights to include President Buchanan’s greenhouse, and Emily Dickinson’s, Mark Twain’s, and Harriet Beecher Stowe’s conservatories all contemporaries of Commodore Robert F. Stockton. Morven is located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. Tickets cost $18. To register, go to morven.org.
Learning, and teaching, by doing Princeton Professor Michael Littman makes engineering accessible to students The biggest mistake I have made thus far in my role as a grandparent was showing my kids a picture of Princeton University Engineering Professor Michael Littman. He was standing with his structural creations — a pendulum clock taller me, bridges, and the Eiffel Tower — all made from Legos and Connex building blocks. Most notably, I said, he constructed these objects as part of his job. The occasion of my grandparenting miscalculation was Thomas Edison’s birthday on Feb. 11. I was trying to make a point that New Jerseyans should celebrate in February not only the legacies of Presidents Lincoln and Washington, but also New Jersey’s heritage of science and innovation, as represented by Thomas Edison. Professor Littman, a longtime acquaintance of mine, is someone who truly appreciates the importance of that heritage. The result, however, was that my grand babes wanted to adopt him as a grandparent and relegate me to the waste bin of those grandparents who simply spend a fortune on Legos, but can do nothing cool with them. A third picture of Dr. Littman, standing in front of a motorcycle that he built, threw Littman into superhero status in the minds of my kids. He told me to refrain from taking their rejection personally. With all of his cool toys and creations, he is an engineering Pied Piper to kids. One of the youngsters in his neighborhood was always requesting play dates with him, said Professor Littman, the father of grown children, but grandfather to none — yet. My grandkids announced that they first, wanted to go to work with him; and second, were convinced that they could build an Eiffel Tower, but not so sure about the motorcycle. Both comments would be structural music to the ears of educator Littman, who wants to do nothing more than enlighten and inspire people of all ages about the joys of engineering. His bio is intimidating, but for the nearly three decades that I have known him, I vouch for his completely down-to-earth demeanor and non-patronizing behavior toward engineering morons like myself. He is a professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, with a bachelor’s from Brandeis
Michael Littman uses his knowledge to make teaching engineering fun by building everythng from motorcycles to a model of the Eiffel Tower.
(Physics) and Ph.D. from MIT (Atomic Physics) and a string of publications with titles that boggle my mind. Littman’s research interests include automatic controls, tunable laser design, and bio-mimic robotics. His principal research concerns the Terrestrial Planet Finder, a project involving design and control of a high-contrast coronagraph. Most telling is the fact that in 2015 he won the Distinguished Teaching Award, the highest faculty honor conferred by Princeton’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. What he is doing now is combining his love of education with a love of laboratories and the history of science and engineering. His area of specialty for the past several years has been teaching engineering in a way that is accessible and compelling to both engineering and non-engineering students in the university. His signature course for engineering accessibility is Engineering in the Modern World, developed two decades ago with Dr. David Billington, who before his retirement taught at Princeton from 1960 through 2010. “That course got me very ex-
cited about [the] history of science of engineering and the engineering pioneers who revolutionized the world,” Littman said. “I started to dig deeper into the subject and needed to be certain that I understood the subject well enough to communicate the information effectively.” The way he learns — and the way he teaches — is by doing. “I believe that this is the most effective way to learn,” he said. “I taught myself electronics and mechanics not by just using a machine, but by actually building equipment and making it work.” This semester he is teaching his hands-on seminar and laboratory course about the engineering design of motorcycles. Students restore a vintage motorcycle — examine, disassemble, model test and rebuild a vintage motorcycle. No previous shop or laboratory experience is needed, liberal arts students as well as engineering students are welcome. “My learning-by-doing approach is analogous to what a soccer coach told me years ago. . . you can tell students something, show them, but the lesson only sinks in when you actually do it. .
. . Building the object and getting it to work also builds confidence,“ he said. Also fascinating to him is the history part, understanding how early scientists did so much with so little. Joseph Henry, who Littman calls “the most important” scientist of the early 19th century and first secretary of the Smithsonian, was a physics professor at Princeton from 1832 to 1846. His chief scientific contributions were in the field of electromagnetism, where he discovered the phenomenon of self-inductance. Littman said students are amazed that Joseph Henry’s measuring instrument was a magnetic compass, and his voltage source was a chemical battery and wires. He was able to do these elegant studies of electricity and magnetism without any expensive equipment. “When the students recreate his experiments, they learn the principles of physics and a lesson [perhaps a life’s lesson] of how you can do a lot with very little,” Littman said. Similarly, students comprehend computer technology when they build the equivalent of the Apple 1 computer and then program it. Professor Littman often takes his learn-by-doing projects outside of the Ivory Tower. He and his students have become ambassadors in the community (at the public library and Communiversity, for example) through the program known as Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS). In EPICS, students earn academic credit for their participation in multidisciplinary design teams that solve technologybased problems for local, not-forprofit organizations. Littman and his EPICS team are proud of the role they played with ISLES, a Trenton-based community development organization, that a few years ago saved and redeveloped the historic Mill One on the Trenton-Hamilton border. Princeton University’s Department of Engineering led the rebuilding of the factory’s 1895-era mechanical clock and developed a course through which students worked alongside the Isles design team to explore potential sustainable design elements of the mill restoration. One can say that the students engaged in well-timed, hands-on learning.
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HEALTH MATTERS
The Week of Friday, March 2, 2018
Dr. Satyen Govan, DO
What are hospitalists and what do they do? In the past, when patients were admitted to the hospital, their primary care physician would come to the hospital to check on them and coordinate their care if they were treated by specialists or other healthcare professionals. Today, however, many primary care doctors spend their time only seeing patients in their office, and entrust hospitalists to care for their patients during a hospital stay. A hospitalist is a doctor who provides care exclusively for patients in the hospital. Hospitalists typically do not have outpatient practices, which means they can devote the majority of their time caring for hospitalized patients. If you or someone you know is hospitalized, it is important to understand what a hospitalist does and what you can expect from their care. What is the role of a hospitalist? The role of the hospitalist is to provide direct care to patients and to coordinate and manage a patient’s care from admission to discharge. A hospitalist looks at all aspects of a patient’s care and is the leader of the care team, which typically includes specialists, nurses, social workers, case managers and primary care physicians. In other words, a hospitalist can be thought of as a quarterback, coordinating the actions of the healthcare team.
What type of training do hospitalists have? The vast majority of hospitalists are doctors trained in internal medicine. At Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC), all hospitalists are board certified internal medicine doctors who have undergone the same training as other internists, including medical school, residency training and board certification examination. Board certification is a process over and above medical licensure that demonstrates a physician’s exceptional expertise in a particular specialty. What are the advantages of having a hospitalist? Because hospitalists are on site and lack typical office time constraints, they are typically available to provide focused, face-to-face care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year round. Put simply, they are there when you need them. Given they work in the hospital every day, hospitalists are familiar with the hospital’s protocols and processes, and have close working relationships with nurses and other staff. Additionally, hospitalists look at the big picture. While a patient may see multiple specialists during their stay, it is the job of the hospitalist to evaluate various treatment recommendations, coordinate testing and develop a plan of care that is right for the patient. Hospitalists are available to answer questions, discuss test results and engage in family discussions. They also keep current
charged and will provide the physician with a record of the patient’s hospital stay and discharge plan. How does a hospitalist work with a patient’s specialists? Often patients in the hospital have more than one health problem — or comorbidities in medical terms. In these instances, the goal of care is to treat the primary diagnosis that led to the hospitalization, while ensuring the other conditions are stable. It is the role of the hospitalist to communicate with the specialists and coordinate care.
Dr. Satyen Govan
on the latest advances in hospital medicine. Do hospitalists communicate with primary care physicians? Yes. Normally, if a patient is admitted trough the Emergency Department, the hospitalist will inform the primary care physician. If the admission is planned, the primary care physician will request that a hospitalist provide care during the patient’s stay. When a patient is admitted, the hospitalist will request their medical history and list of current medications. The hospitalist will also let the primary care physician know when a patient is dis-
Do hospitalists change during a patient’s stay? Depending on their length of stay, a patient could see more than one hospitalist. Hospitalists work in teams so when one hospitalist is off duty, another hospitalist who is familiar with the patient’s case will provide care. When a hospitalist goes off service they provide a detailed report to the hospitalist who sees the patient for the first time the following day to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of care. Do hospitalists communicate with a patient’s family? Patients who want to give a family member access to their health and treatment information must first give their hospitalist written permission. The hospitalist will likely request one point of contact — a spouse, partner, child, sibling — who can dissem-
inate information to other family and loved ones. If the patient is unable to provide written permission at the time of hospitalization, the hospitalist will refer any advance directives the patient may have.
When do hospitalists typically make rounds? At PMC, hospitalists typically make rounds in the morning and see most patients before noon. However, hospitalists are available day or night for questions, test results and family discussions. In addition, PMC provides notebooks for patients and their family to write down questions they want to remember to ask their hospitalist and to take notes. To learn more about hospitalists, Penn Medicine Princeton Health will air a pre-recorded USTREAM video with me on March 14 at noon on its Princeton Health on Demand USTREAM channel at http://www.ustream.tv/princetonhealth. To register to watch the premier and be entered for a chance to win a gift card visit httpwww.princetonhcs.org/events. To find a physician with Princeton Health, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.
Satyen Govan, DO, is board certified in internal medicine and sports medicine. He is the medical director of Princeton Medicine Physicians Hospitalist Service and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton Health.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Lisa Steinhilber
Animal-assisted therapy boosts mental health
Throughout history, animals have served as loyal companions to humans. Dogs particularly, have long been known for their unconditional love, offered freely and without judgment. It’s no wonder they’re called “man’s best friend.� Over the past decade, an increasing body of research has shown the physical benefits of pet ownership from reducing blood pressure to improved cardiovascular fitness. In addition, studies have shown that animals can also help reduce stress and improve mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression. At Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, animal-assisted therapy is helping patients of all ages overcome mental illness, emotional difficulties or substance abuse.
What is animalassisted therapy? As defined by the American Counseling Association, animal-assisted therapy is the incorporation of pets as therapeutic agents into the counseling process. More specifically, animalassisted therapy is a tool used to help individuals —
Good listeners It is believed that people relate to dogs so well because dogs seem to express some of the same feelings people experience. Just like people, dogs can be scared, sad, or excited. They can read body language and communicate through their own body language. For instance, a dog that rolls over on its back for a
belly rub is allowing itself to be vulnerable and showing it trusts you. Additionally, because dogs can only listen and do not judge, they provide a sense of safety for individuals, helping people to open up about their emotions and allowing them to start processing their feelings so they can manage them in a healthy way. For children especially, dogs or other animals in a therapeutic setting can help build self-esteem and leadership skills and teach impulse control and empathy. As part of animal-assisted therapy, individuals are encouraged to think about how the therapy dog might handle a certain problem or situation. Doing so enables the individual to see the problem from a different perspective and begin to identify solutions. Moreover, dogs sense when someone is struggling or sad and their presence can be soothing and calming. The sensory aspect of petting a dog or other animal can also help reduce stress, teach people how to be present and mindful, lower cortisol (the stress hormone) and release ‘feel good’ hormones that promote happiness.
late Baroque, and Albinoni’s oboe concerto is among the period’s greatest hits. But we will also hear lesser-known composers, including Brehy, who, though based in Brussels, was a follower of the Italian style. We hope the audience will find the entire program upbeat and enjoyable.� La Fiocco will also perform the concert at Trinity Episcopal Church in Solebury, Pennsylvania, March 18 at 3 p.m. Tickets cost
$25, $10 students. Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check. For more information, go to lafiocco.org. Members of the American Guild of Organists will perform an organ recital featuring composers from Baroque to Romantic, March 18 at St. Paul Church in Princeton. The musicians will play on the church’s historic 1925 Aeolian-Skinner organ, beginning at 2:30 p.m. The church is located
children and adults, men and women — process difficult emotions. Therapy dogs (or other animals) should not be confused with service animals, which live with their owners and are trained to assist their owners with specific medical conditions such as blindness or epilepsy. Moreover, therapy dogs are different than emotional support or comfort animals, pets that provide support to a person with mental illness. To be designated an emotional support animal, the pet must be prescribed by a licensed mental health professional for a person with mental illness. At Princeton House, therapy dogs are trained and certified to participate in the mental health treatment process, directed by a mental health professional.
As noted by the Ameri- planning can Psychiatric Association, • Evidence-based treatthe mental health benefits of ment animal assisted therapy in• Group and individual clude: therapy • Expressive therapies • Decreased anxiety like art and yoga •Increased sense of com• Psychoeducation fort and safety groups, with an emphasis on • Reduced loneliness family involvement and • Enhanced self-esteem support and confidence Princeton House’s ani• Increased prosocial bemal-assisted therapy prohaviors gram is directed by a • Decreased behavioral licensed clinician and curproblems rently involves a cockapoo Customized care Princeton House offers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs that are customized to meet the needs of children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults, along with specialized programs for men and women. Care is provided by board certified psychiatrists and physicians, registered nurses, master’s-level social workers, therapists and addiction counselors. Inpatient and outpatient programs are designed to meet unique developmental, diagnostic, and gender-related needs. Treatment programs feature: • A comprehensive evaluation • Personalized treatment
Concerts Continued from Page 2B Concerto in D minor by Tomaso Albinoni (Op. 9 No. 2); Vivaldi’s Concerto in C Major (RV 87) for Recorder, Oboe, and Continuo; and the Sonata for Oboe, Strings, and Continuo in G minor by Petrus Brehy. “The music in this concert is marked by its buoyancy, melodiousness, and rhythmic vitality,� says Lewis R. Baratz, artistic director for La Fiocco. “Vivaldi was one of the most influential composers of the
named Sadie. For more information, go to www.princetonhouse.org or call 888-437-1610.
Lisa Steinhilber, Ed.S., L.P.C., A.C.S. is a licensed professional counselor and approved clinical supervisor. She is a senior primary therapist with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, a division of Penn Medicine Princeton Health.
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Marjorie Phillips’ 1922 work “Poppies and Cornflowers� is a stunning, deceptively simple work. Beautiful flowers of various colors are in a glass vase on a wooden table against a black background. Two books are on the table, and most fascinating is the view of the flowers through the glass vase. Another simple image is depicted in Walt Kuhn’s “Bread and Knife,� from 1934. In it a loaf of bread is nestled in a soft, white cloth, a sharp knife is placed in front of the bread. Like Phillips’ painting, the background is black.
And of course, visitors to the exhibit won’t want to miss the two works by Pablo Picasso — “Studio Corner� (1921) and “Still Life with Glass and Fruit (1939). “The Artist Sees Differently� is on view at Princeton University Art Museum on the Princeton University campus, through April 29. Hours: Tues.-Wed. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 .m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. For more information, go to artmuseum.princeton.edu/ or call 609-258-3788.
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At first glance, you will be captivated by the impressive curb appeal of this extraordinary Colonial home located in Elm Ridge Park. This meticulously maintained home boasts a plethora of amenities. In autumn and winter months, enjoy and embrace the chilly evenings by cozying up to any one of this home’s 3 wood-burning fireplaces. Watch your favorite movie in the privacy of your own home theater. Celebrate the spring and summer months in your private back yard oasis. Enclosed gunite pool, tranquil waterfall, lush landscaping and darling tree house complete this wonderful outdoor space. Live the life you imagined at 5 W. Shore Drive. $899,000 Listed by Alison “Ally” Steffans of the Pennington Office (609) 737-9100, cell (609) 558-2555.
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Tucked on a cul-de-sac, this 3 Bedroom, 3.5 bath Contemporary defines convenient, one story living. A spacious & flexible floor plan offers a variety of multi-generational living options. Sky-lit, vaulted living room with adjacent dining room & comfortable family room, the spacious kitchen with SS appliances includes a pass-through to the breakfast room & an office w/private entrance. Master suite boasts updated bath. Finished lower level w/recreation room w/wet bar, game/craft room, full bath & unfinished storage space. Enjoy the resort-style, acre plus yard, poolside or on the generous deck! $674,900 Listed by Michelle Needham cell (609) 839-6738, and Ann Nosnistsky cell (609) 468-0501 of the Princeton Office (609) 921-2600
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