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Creative cooks in Cranbury By Mike Morsch Regional Editor
Can you smell what the Cranbury School is cooking? You can if you’re around the school on March 29 when 10 students in grades first through fifth will compete in the school’s firstever “Future Chefs” competition. Cranbury School students are joining more than 2,600 students in 1,300 school sites in 30 states across the nation to use creativity to show off their culinary skills to make healthy comfort foods in the “Sodexo Future Chefs Challenge.” “The idea for the event came from the initiative to get students to use their creative minds and think about healthy choices while encouraging them to be active and creative in the kitchen,” said Liz Alioto, general manager/Sodexo Dining Services for Cranbury School. Sodexo is the food service company that sub-contracts with the school. Alioto also serves as food service director for the school. She said that the 10 student finalists were chosen based on their usage of healthy ingredients and of healthy preparation methods. “For example, whole grain products versus white flour products, turkey meat versus red chopped meat, brown rice versus white rice, healthy fats such as low fat cheese and avocado, low sodium products and things to that nature,” said Alioto. “As for preparation, baked versus fried, boiled and broiled. We had a total of 48 entries and 10 students were chosen based on the explained criteria.” The 10 finalists chosen include Kara Keegan-Nichols, first grade; Brooke Kemmer, first grade; Nathan Christopher, second grade; Charlie Raymond, second grade; Amanda Strapp, third grade; Leah Bornstein, third grade; Catherine Zhang, fourth grade; Shaan Zaveri, fourth grade; Erin Carney, fifth grade; and Annie Callahan, fifth grade. Starting with dismissal at 3:15 p.m. on March 29, each student will be preparing their own recipe using the Cranbury School kitchen facilities. Judging the recipes will begin at 6 p.m. The theme for the day is “Healthy Comfort Foods.” The
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A big crowd, above, came to Cranbury last weekend as the town hosted its 20th Annual Cranbury Craft Show March 11-12 at Cranbury School. Crafters showcased their work in a variety of media including jewelry, fabric arts, ceramics, toys, wood crafts, food, florals, glass, clothing, and more. The show was sponsored by the Cranbury Education Foundation as a yearly fundraiser for the Cranbury School. At left, vendor Lisa Meyer helps Lisa Beamer, of Cranbury, try on one of her designs. Below, Bettye Niedt, of Ewing, shows off the German craft of Scherenschnitte, which she has been doing for 28 years.
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The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, March 8, 2017.
Dante Lamont Blair, 33, of Woodbury, N.J., was charged with possession of a prescription legend drug, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after being stopped at 9:05 a.m. March 3 on Route 33 East. While on patrol, an officer observed that a vehicle was being operated while a passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the occupants the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The investigation revealed that Blair, the passenger, was in possession of marijuana, prescription legend drugs
and drug paraphernalia. He careless driving, failure to was arrested and later re- maintain lane, having an unleased pending court action. safe vehicle and failure to report an MVA after being Marissa Segal, 25, of stopped at 4:48 p.m. March East Windsor, was charged 4 on Rembrandt Way at with possession of drug Sussex Drive. An officer was disparaphernalia and maintenance of lamps after being patched to investigate a restopped at 1:05 p.m. March port of a motor vehicle accident. The investigation 3 on Probasco Road. While on patrol, an offi- revealed that the driver was cer observed a vehicle being involved in a hit-and-run operated without a function- accident and was driving ing brake light and a motor under the influence. Vyas vehicle stop was conducted. was arrested and later reWhile speaking with the leased pending court action. driver the officer observed a Carlos A. Taffur, 19, of prescription bottle that was not prescribed to the driver. East Windsor, was charged The investigation revealed with possession of marithat the pill bottle was used juana and possession of as drug paraphernalia. drug paraphernalia after Segal was arrested and later being stopped at 12:51 a.m. released pending court ac- March 5 on Hickory Corner Road. tion. While on patrol, an offiShyam A. Vyas, 52, of cer observed a vehicle East Windsor, was charged speeding and a motor vehiwith DUI, reckless driving, cle stop was conducted. While speaking with the occupants the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the Taffur, the front seat passenger, was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and later released pending court action. Timothy Shaun Sass, 19, of Robbinsville, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of mar-
ijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, obstructing justice, hindering apprehension, underage possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and failure to wear a seatbelt after being stopped at 2:42 p.m. March 6 on Etra Road at Disbrow Hill Road. While on patrol, an officer observed that a vehicle was being operated while a passenger was not wearing a seatbelt and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the occupants the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The investigation revealed that Sass, the passenger, was in possession of marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and later released pending court action. Mark Anthony Palacios, 20, of East Windsor; Miguel Angel Benegas, 22, of East Windsor; and Minor Perez, 24, of East Windsor were all charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, distribution of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school zone and possession
of cocaine after an incident at 6:45 a.m. March 8 on Twin Rivers Drive North. A drug investigation led to the issuance of a search warrant for a Twin Rivers Drive North residence. During the search officers located marijuana, cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Three residents were arrested and later released pending court action. Ninoskka RiveraLopez, 23, of Philadelphia, was charged with obstructing justice, giving false information, hindering apprehension, speeding, having an obstructed view, maintenance of lamps, having an unregistered vehicle, failure to inspect, having an uninsured motor vehicle, driving while suspended and being an unlicensed driver after being stopped at 11:07 a.m. March 8 on Route 133. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle speeding and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that Rivera-Lopez had provided false information as to her identity and had outstanding arrest warrants. She was arrested and later released pending court action. Tajmateen F. Hall, 26, of Englishtown, N.J., was charged with possession of
marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, having an unclear plate, having an obstructed view and having a CDS in a motor vehicle after being stopped at 9:22 p.m. March 8 on Route 133 and Route 33. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle speeding and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer detected the odor or marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle. The investigation revealed that Hall was possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action.
Jeffrey M. Schoener, 45, of Hamilton, was charged with DUI, speeding, careless driving and reckless driving after being stopped at 10:55 p.m. March 8 on Route 130 South. While on patrol, an officer observed a vehicle speeding and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer detected the odor of alcohol coming from the interior of the vehicle. Schoener was given field sobriety tests, arrested for DUI and later released pending court action.
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Purim is a minor holiday, but its message is quite serious By Steve Guggenheim Correspondent
Victoria Shaw of East Windsor likes the costumes. Her sister Naomi likes the carnival. And brother Justin likes making noise. What the triplets are referring to is the just concluded Jewish holiday of Purim. Cantor Larry Brandspiegel of Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor says he likes watching the joy of the kids faces celebrating this fun holiday. But it’s not all fun and games. He says the serious side is that with everything going on concerning anti-semitism nowadays, it harkens back to the time when Queen Esther had
to hide her Judaism. Brandspiegel says with this holiday we are free to be serious but also to have fun. We are free of tyranny from our adversaries and we can enjoy our Judaism. Beth El Rabbi Jay Kornsgold says Purim goes back to the time when Haman was an official in the Persian empire under King Ahasuerus. He wanted the Jewish people to bow to him, which they refused since they don’t bow down to anyone. He then went to the king for an order to destroy the Jews, which the not too bright king ordered. When Queen Esther found out she tried having the order rescinded, but a king’s order can not be re-
versed. So the Jews had to go to war and eventually defeated those who wanted to destroy them. Rabbi Kornsgold says Purim is about the hatred Haman had of foreigners. He says one can contrast the stories of Chanukah and Purim. With Chanukah King Antiochus told the Jews they could live but not practice their religion, but in Purim Haman wanted the Jews dead. He says the holiday is about not disrespecting others and the need to be tolerant. During the service the Megillah, or the Book of Esther, is read. When Haman and his wife Zeresh are mentioned everyone drowns out their names by
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From left to right, Kim Keenan of Robbinsville, Mike Livstone, Danna Livstone, Ariella Livstone and Andy Granett of East Windsor. shouting and using noisemakers. Kornsgold says they wanted to destroy us so we blot out their names. The rabbi says the story relates to current times since so many people are intolerant and the message we need is to have one of dia-
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Pine Barrens prescribed fires: A renewal force By Michele S. Byers
Pillars of smoke could be seen reaching high into the sky from this week’s Pine Barrens fire, which burned about 1,000 acres of the Franklin Parker Preserve in Burlington County. The blaze was not an accident, the result of a lightning strike, a cigarette tossed from a car window or a campfire gone awry. Rather, it was a “controlled burn,” or prescribed burn, performed under exacting conditions of temperature, humidity and wind by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service, in cooperation with New Jersey Conservation Foundation. A similar controlled burn scorched 800 acres of the same preserve two weeks earlier. While 1,800 acres of charred forest in a nature preserve may sound like an ecological catastrophe, it’s actually just the opposite. Fire is an essential ingredient in making and keeping the Pine Barrens what they have been for thousands of years. “Many people tend to think of these fires as a destructive thing,” said Russell Juelg, NJ Conservation’s senior Pine Barrens land steward and educator. “Ecologists and others tend to look at it as a renewal force. It’s always surprising how fast the Pine Barrens bounces back from a hot fire.” The Pine Barrens are dominated by pitch pine trees, which are uniquely suited to survive - and thrive - in fire conditions. Thick bark protects them from serious fire damage, and they are often able to generate new shoots right out of fire-blackened stumps. Flames consume dry leaves, needles and twigs on the forest floor, while thinning the tree canopy overhead. Heat induces pitch pinecones to open and release their seeds. Seeds can reach the soil and germinate in the newly-available sunlight. Hot fires kill more oak trees than pitch pines, helping maintain the Pine Barrens forest as a pine-dominated system. Without fires, the balance eventually tips toward oak trees, altering the character of the Pine Barrens and making habitats unsuitable for rare and characteristic species. Shrub oaks, unlike larger tree-form oaks, are well adapted to fires. Shrub oak species like blackjack and scrub oaks have large, thick, tuberous root systems unaffected by fire. “It’s like a big, woody potato underground,” noted Russell. “It responds by putting out vigorous shoots.” Pitch pine/scrub oak forests are globally rare habitats, and fires enhanced their value for all kinds of birds, including northern towhees, prairie warblers and a host of other species whose mid-Atlantic stronghold is in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. After a large, hot fire sweeps through the crowns of the pine trees, the result is some areas of open canopy, open understory, abundant sunlight on the forest floor, and richer soil due to ashes. This open habitat is a type of Pine Barrens savanna, and it’s perfect for a wide variety of native grasses and wildflowers. Before New Jersey was settled by European colonists, lightning and probably Native Americans periodically ignited major fires that scorched large swaths of the Pine Barrens, creating and maintaining the savanna landscape. Because so many people now live in and around the Pine Barrens, we’ve become skilled at controlling and preventing wildSee FORCE, Page 5
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CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT Ciattarelli answers governor’s challenge on school funding reform Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli accepted Gov. Chris Christie’s challenge March 13 to find a consensus on a new school funding formula in the next 100 days. Ciattarelli outlined his own specific plan to fix what he called a “blatantly unfair and terribly flawed” school funding formula in a letter addressed Christie, Senate President Steve Sweeney, Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, Senate Minority Leader Tom Kean and Assembly Minority Leader Jon Bramnick. “Our school funding formula is unnecessarily complex. It’s time for something new,” said Ciattarelli. “The formula disadvantages children, taxpayers and educators in far too many middle class, blue collar school districts throughout the state, leaving some communities, for example, to sacrifice libraries for classroom space.” While he believes in the “thorough and efficient” clause in the state constitution, Ciattarelli said the current distribution of state school aid violates the “equal benefit” clause, which is meant to protect against any community benefiting at the expense of another. “When a $300,000 home in Delran, Egg Harbor Township, Lakewood, Manville, Freehold Borough, Red Bank and Woodbridge pays more in property taxes than an $800,000 home in Jersey City, something is wrong,” wrote Ciattarelli. “Far too often, we hear that the answer to the school funding crisis is simply ‘fully fund the current formula.’ This is a flawed solution designed to protect the status quo and shirk responsibility. “We need a comprehensive and bold plan that reforms the current school funding formula and addresses our property tax crisis. A plan that is fair to all New Jerseyans. A plan worthy of bi-partisan support.” In his letter (see attached), Ciattarelli offered the following plan and specific reforms: * Reduce excess aid in the most extremely overfunded school districts by 20 percent per year over five years, with the savings re-directed to the most severely underfunded school districts in places like Delran, Egg Harbor Township, Lakewood, Manville, Freehold Borough, Red Bank and Woodbridge and other middleand working-class towns across the state * Redefine ‘local fair share’ so no community funds less than 25 percent of their school operating budget or construction costs through the local property tax levy, phased in over five years or 20 percent a year * Recognize that simply spending more money per student does not guarantee better educational outcomes. Change the state aid formula by reweighting cost-per-student spending targets (i.e., ‘adequacy’). This will better serve non-Abbott middle- and workingclass towns and shore communities across the state by reallocating state aid to distribute today’s needs, not the 1980s * Prevent communities from abating school taxes on new development with 75 percent of negotiated payments-in-lieu-of-taxes (i.e. PILOTS) dedicated to the local school district * Ensure that state-funded pre-K is not unfairly limited to a small handful of districts by reforming the system to redirect state pre-K funds making means-tested pre-K available to all families at no additional cost to taxpayers.
Bill investing in colleges, universities becomes law Legislation authored by Senator Paul Sarlo that will provide funds to invest in New Jersey’s colleges and universities was signed into law March 13. The law, A34 / S2897, will fund upgrades and expansions for higher education facilities, helping to improve educational opportunities for students. The law appropriates $34.3 million from the Building Our Future Bond Act, a state bond program dedicated to capital improvement projects at New Jersey’s four-year public institutions of higher learning with an endowment less than $1 billion. “This is an investment in higher education that will support enhanced opportunities for students at New Jersey’s colleges and universities,” said Senator Sarlo, the chairman of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. “Improved facilities will help keep our institutions of higher education on the forefront of research and development, which translates into economic growth for the state. We want to have the best schools for our students and the best opportunities for progress and economic opportunities.” Enacted in 2012 and approved by the voters, the Building Our Future Bond Act authorized a $750 million general obligation bond issue to support New Jersey’s academic infrastructure. In August 2013, the Legislature appropriated $716 million to finance capital
project grants that had been submitted for its approval that April. The $34 million appropriation in this bill represents the balance of the proceeds of the initial $750 million bond issue.
Bateman applauds decision to abandon PennEast Pipeline
Following recent news reports that PSE&G plans to sell its share in the proposed PennEast Pipeline and abandon its involvement in the controversial project, Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman urged others involved with the pipeline to reconsider their support as well. “I think this decision by PSE&G can be traced directly back to the overwhelming opposition by local residents who don’t want this pipeline cutting through their communities and damaging the environment,” Senator Bateman said. “It’s time for the other companies involved to realize that this project is unneeded and unwelcome.” The proposed pipeline would carry natural gas on a 110-mile journey from Pennsylvania to New Jersey. The 36-inch pipe could cut over the Delaware River and through some of New Jersey’s most beautiful landscapes in Hunterdon and Mercer counties. Ever since the project was announced, Senator Bateman has stood alongside local residents and organizations that remain concerned about the damage it would do to the community. He applauded PSE&G’s decision and reaffirmed his commitment to finding alternative ways to improve New Jersey’ energy infrastructure. “This news will only boost our spirits and strengthen our resolve as we continue to push back against the pipeline,” Senator Bateman said. “We must work with energy providers and local leader to develop a plan that helps the state meet its future energy needs without putting invaluable open space and property values at risk.”
Bill to strengthen penalties for creating false public alarms
Assemblyman Gordon Johnson (D-Bergen) announced plans March 13 to introduce legislation that would strengthen the law against a person who initiated a false public alarm, such as bomb threats, by adding the crime to the list of crimes under the state’s bias intimidation law. “The recent incidents occurring in this state and across the country have raised numerous concerns for the safety of our Jewish community centers and synagogues,” said Johnson. “Calling in bomb threats is a crime that uses up valuable resources in our communities. These acts of hate and anti-Semitism must not go overlooked.” The bias intimidation law would apply if the crime is committed purposely to victimize a specific class of people. The bias crime law would add an additional charge that would be one degree higher than the perpetrated crime of creating a false public alarm. Under the bill, if an individual is charged with committing a fourth degree false public alarm and its intended victim was of a protected class, the individual can also be charged with bias intimidation in the third degree. Similarly, if a person commits a third degree public alarm, they can also be charged with second degree bias intimidation. “By strengthening the statute, we ensure the court’s ability to use the fullest extent of the law to punish perpetrators who threaten the safety of residents and burden law enforcement by creating false alarms,” Johnson continued. A person is guilty of the crime bias intimidation if he commits, attempts to commit, conspires with another to commit, or threatens the immediate commission of an offense with a purpose to intimidate an individual or group of individuals and knowing that the conduct constituting the offense would cause an individual or group of individuals to be intimidated because of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity. Also, a person is guilty of the crime of bias intimidation under circumstances that caused any victim of the underlying offense to be intimidated and the victim, considering the manner in which the offense is committed, reasonably believed either that (a) the offense was committed with the purpose to intimidate or the victim or any person or entity in whose welfare the victim is interested or (b) the victim or the victim’s property was selected to be the target of the offense because of the victim’s race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity. Johnson’s bill is scheduled to be introduced on March 16 during the next Assembly session.
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lives are better protected, but Pine Barrens savannah habitats have dwindled, leaving fewer species of savanna plants and the animals that depend on them - including redheaded woodpeckers, bluebirds, bobwhites, various moths, butterflies like the frosted elfin, and scores of rare wildflowers. The two prescribed burns of the past month will bring back patches of savanna habitat while protecting villages like Chatsworth - surrounded by the Franklin Parker Preserve - from the hazard of wildfires. “Only about 10 percent of pine trees will ac-
tually die,” predicted Dr. Emile DeVito, New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s staff biologist. “But the extra patches of sunlight, fallen logs and bare sand will create critical habitat needed by rare populations that depend upon fires.” The pines, ferns and huckleberries will resprout quickly. In a few months, it will be difficult for casual observers to notice that a hot fire occurred … unless they rub their hands on the charcoal-laden tree trunks! The preserve is a fascinating place for botanists and researchers studying the effects of fire. One researcher, Steve Mason from Drexel
University, is conducting a study of how insects respond to fires in the Pine Barrens. Dr. Nicholas Skowronski of the U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station brought a team of international climate scientists to study the burn, including researchers from Germany, Venezuela and Great Britain. Anyone interested in seeing how a Pine Barrens forest rebounds from fire is invited to visit the Franklin Parker Preserve this spring and summer. Most of the preserve’s trails go through the burned areas, and all are open. Kudos to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service for their expertise in conduct-
ing the prescribed burns safely and effectively! To learn more about their work, visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/ par ksandforests/fire/. For more information about the Franklin Parker Preserve, including trail maps, go to http://www.njconservation.org/ franklinparkerpreserve.htm. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.
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Open Play for Babies & Toddlers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Little ones ages birth-2.5 years can play with the library’s toys in the Community Room. Drum Circle at 10:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join musician and teacher Reed Thomas to create simple rhythms using hand held drums and various percussion instruments. No experience required. Call 609-448-1330. Friday Movie: The Magnificent Seven (2016) (Denzel Washington; Ethan Hawke) Rated PG-13; 133 minutes, at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The town of Rose Creek is under the deadly control of Bartholomew Bogue, the
Sat., March 18 Yoga for Beginners from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn simple and powerful yoga postures to improve stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Bring a mat or large towel. Instructor, Aruna, is a trained Isha facilitator. Please register at www.mcl.org.
Sun., March 19 Sahaja Yoga Meditation Sundays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Sahaja yoga meditation is based on “Kundalini awakening,”
practiced in more than 90 countries. Experience the peace and joy you can derive from this state of selfrealization and feel its benefits in your life. Call 609-448-1330. The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Genealogy Club will be sponsoring a discussion titled, ‘DNA and Jewish Genealogy” at 7:30 p.m. The use of DNA is rapidly becoming an important tool for aiding genealogical studies and for understanding history in general. This discussion, led by Nathan Reiss, president of the Genealogy Committee of the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey, will identify the properties of DNA that make it so useful and describe some examples of how it has been used for genealogical research. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520. www.bethel.net. Contact the synagogue office with any questions, (609) 443-4454. The Princeton High School Baseball Team will
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Mon., March 20 Sing-Along with Kim Yarson from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For ages birth to 5 and a caregiver. Dance to Kim’s high-energy guitar music as she plays classics and original songs. Please register at www.mcl.org. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during lunch hour. This short mediation will help us regain the peace that we lose through our busy mornings and it will also help us get through the rest of our day smoothly. Mystery Book Club at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King. New members welcome. No registration. Call 609-448-1330. Embroidery Circle at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Whether you are looking to
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Heart Disease: Prevention, Signs & Symptoms from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn about the first signs of the disease, common risk factors, prevention and when to seek the advice of a physician. Presented by health educator Lessley Chiriboga, MD. Call 609-448-1330.
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Tues., March 21 Story time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474. for any of these three classes.
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Crazy 8s Math Club from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in Grades K-3 are invited to make math fun with this weekly math club. We will explore math concepts with fun activities like glow stick See CALENDAR, Page 7
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Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division County Middlesex Docket No. F-032563-16 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: ADRIENNE PARQUER YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon Udren Law Offices, P.C., plaintiff's attorneys, whose address is Woodcrest Corporate Center, 111 Woodcrest Road, Suite 200, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003, telephone number (856) 669-5400, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a civil action, in which Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-R4 is plaintiff, and ADRIENNE PARQUER, JANE DOE, TENANT (NAME BEING FICTITIOUS), JOHN DOE, TENANT (NAME BEING FICTITIOUS), FICTITIOUS SPOUSE OF ADRIENNE PARQUER, WOODEDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Middlesex County, and bearing Docket F- 032563-16 within thirty-five days after March 17, 2017, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your Answer and proof of service with the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, 25 W. Market Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the rules of civil practice and procedure. This action has been instituted for the purpose of 1) foreclosing a Mortgage dated 04/27/2005 made by Adrienne Parquer, as mortgagor(s), to Ameriquest Mortgage Company recorded on 05/12/2005 in Book 10613 of Mortgages for Middlesex County, Page 0598 ; Said Mortgage was then assigned to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc. Asset-Backed PassThrough Certificates Series 2005-R4 on 06/17/2016, recorded on 09/12/2016, in Book 01190, Page 0184 ; and 2) to recover possession of, and concerns premises commonly known as 32A Woodedge Avenue, #8, Edison, NJ 08817, Block 182; Lot No. 1A (C32A8). If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may contact the Lawyers Referral Service in the county of venue by calling (732) 828-0053. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the county of venue by (732) 249-7600. You, Adrienne Parquer are the mortgagor and Real Owner of the premises.
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The Cooperative Shares will be sold as is, subject to superior liens (including outstanding arrearages to the Cooperative Corporation), if any, subject to the rights of tenants or occupants in possession, if any, and subject to the rights of the Cooperative Corporation. The Cooperative Corporation may have the right to approve or reject any purchaser. In the event a successful purchaser is rejected by the Cooperative Corporation, through no fault of the successful purchaser and prior to completing its bid, the deposit may be returned to the bidder with no penalty. Direct any inquiries to: Buckley Madole, PC Attention: Shari Seffer, Esq. CP, 4x, 3/17/17 Fee: $186.00 Aff: $15.00
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Keely Lyons has always enjoyed playing field hockey. But she’s also grown to find she enjoys being part of the ‘other’ team on the field as well. In addition to being a player, Lyons, a senior at West Windsor-Plainsboro High South, is also a field hockey umpire. She got interested in being on the other side of the whistle while still playing for the Pirates and has taken the necessary steps to get started with the sport as an umpire as well. “I played field hockey all four years of high school and one year in middle school, so I played a long time,” said Lyons, who plans to attend the University of Vermont next year. “I got into umpiring because my guidance counselor at school, her daughter had Cris (Maloney) as a coach for a league team and they had volunteer opportunities to coach. I mentioned I had wanted to umpire forever Cris encouraged me try umpiring. He said we‘d would love to have you and I showed up. I started coming every week as a volunteer coach and eventually he asked would you like to umpire?” Lyons took the online course and gained her Level 1 indoor certification. She is an umpire member of USA field hockey and recently umpired an indoor tournament where she called U14 and U16 games. “I think it is a lot of fun,” Lyons said. “It is something I really wanted to do for a long time. I love the sport so much. I wish more people would do it. It is a mental exercise and not just physical. A few weekends ago I went to a tournament in Feasterville (PA) and that was U14 and U16. Recently I got my indoor certification so I can do U14, U16 and U19 and umpire at national indoor tournaments. “What was cool was that
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Kelsey Fithen and Keely Lyons (right) get ready to take the field before a college club game at The College of New Jersey last fall. I got to play for a large portion of my life and now I get to see field hockey from different perspective. This perspective is different. It’s cool learn all the rules and applying them in a game situation. It’s way different than the way than I looked at the game before.” Lyons took the online course offered by Maloney at UmpireHockey.com. She and Kelsey Fithen, a sophomore at Hopewell Valley High, are two of the local players to complete the course and officiate games on the field. She has found the older officials she works with to be very helpful on and off the field as she learns the game from a different perspective. “The people are so nice and that has been the coolest part,” Lyons said. “I’ve always found in field hockey that people are so kind and wonderful and easy to get to know. People love to help and love that you are a part of the sport. The older people love to be mentors and people in college want the sport to grow and love it as much as you love it.”
Lyons will take her next big step forward in her officiating career when she travels to Miami of Ohio next month to work three spring hockey games at the college level. It will be a big step but one she is looking forward to. “The players will all be in college,” Lyons said. “I think it will be a challenge because college field hockey is really fast paced and very good. But I am excited for it because I like a challenge. It should be fun and I think I will learn a lot and will meet a lot of cool people. “I umpired a club college game between Montclair and TCNJ, but that was just a club game. This will be a lot different.” It will be a great opportunity for Lyons as she breaks into umpiring at a younger age than most. “Hopefully other people my age will see that it is possible and decide to try it,” Lyons said. “It is a fun way to stay involved with the game. Hopefully I can continue when I get to college at Vermont.”
No matter what March Madness prediction show you watch, every pundit reminds us all of one important detail. The 12th seed in the NCAA Tournament is the most dangerous upset pick out there. It’s like the rabbit’s foot/horseshoe/leprechaun of underdog seeds. On the website, oddsshark.com, they write “For college basketball bettors, it is not whether you are going to pick an upset involving a No. 12 seed every year, but how many are you picking.” Even if you’re not a bettor getting points — if you’re just picking the winner straight up on your NCAA “For Entertainment Purposes Only” pool - No. 12 looks good. In the past five years, 12th-seeds are 10-10 vs 5th seeds in the first round. At least one 12 seed has won a first-round game in 27 of the past 31 tournaments, dating back to 1986. Last March, two 12s won in the first round, including Yale. Yes, Ivy League Yale. Which brings us to the good news for Princeton fans. The team that’s legendary for frightening the big guys in NCAA play, has finally gotten the seed that nearly guarantees a giant be slayed. When the West Region bracket was unveiled on Sunday, there was Princeton (23-6), fresh off its historic Ivy League Tournament title, being seeded No. 12 and taking on No. 5 Notre Dame (25-9) in Buffalo at
Brian Dean Wallace, 57, of Winchester, Virginia passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at his home. Brian was born in 1959 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the son of Roy Lee and Mary Ann Wallace of Boyce, Virginia. He grew up in Cranbury, New Jersey; as a student at Hightstown High School he was homecoming king and an all-around athlete with a special talent for soccer. He moved to Maine, where he became a yacht broker. Sailing was his passion, and he spent a portion of his time delivering sailboats to locations along the East Coast and as far south as Belize. His family enjoyed the thrilling tales of storms and long, fast reaches. Along with his parents he is survived by a sister, Wendy W. Gooditis (Christopher) of Boyce, Virginia; brother, John D. Wallace (Ann) of Ipswich, Massachusetts; nieces and nephews, Evan, Dylan, and Rachel Wallace and Chloe and Locke Gooditis. An adoring uncle, he enjoyed playing with his nieces and nephews as little ones and conversation with them as they grew. Brian was and is much-loved, and his passing has left a great gap in his family. All services will be private. Memorial contributions in memory of Brian may be made to Blue Ridge Area Intergroup, Inc., P.O. Box 3939, Winchester, Virginia 22604 MEMO: supporting the Winchester area Alcoholics Anonymous. Please view obituaries and tribute wall atwww. ompsfuneralhome.com
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said. “Steve Vasturia is a senior; he is a local kid (from Medford) that we recruited. He is a terrific player. They have Matt Farrell. In some ways, it is a similar looking team (to us). They are smart, they play together, they take care of the ball well. It will be a real challenge but we will get to work (Sunday night) and be ready to go.” “They are an incredible team,” said Weisz, the Ivy League Player of the Year. “We will watch a lot of video on them over the next few days. We are just looking to stick to our principles, stick to what has got us here. We are excited for the game.” A difference maker could be on defense as the Tigers are 10th in the nation, allowing 61.5 per game, while the Irish yield over 69 per contest. Then again, ND plays Duke, North Carolina and, well, you know the list, while Princeton plays Brown, Columbia, etc. Of course, that doesn’t always matter during this magical time of year. Even going to Buffalo is a treat, according to Weisz. “As long as we are dancing, it doesn’t matter to me,” the senior said. “It is a dream come true. You always dream about this as a kid. To have it cut short last year by a game and a few possessions, tears your heart out. It is so much sweeter this year, doing it in the fashion that we did.” And looking back on March Madness history, being seeded 12th could be what’s best for the Tigers.
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12:15 p.m. Thursday. While that may be a good omen, Tigers coach Mitch Henderson doesn’t feel the Tigers need a good luck seed to make a run in the tournament. He thinks they can do it thanks to talent and their system(s). “It can be done in a second,” Henderson said. “What they have is what I think is useful in tournament play - we make adjustments. We don’t play one specific way that they can figure out. I think that is useful in tournament games when circumstances take you one way and you have got to figure it out.” Princeton takes a 19game winning streak into the contest while the Irish are coming off a grueling, 75-69 loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament championship game. ND is definitely tournament tough, as it’s the lone team in the nation to reach the Elite Eight each of the past two seasons. The Irish average 78 points per game and have Bonzie Colson (17.5 ppg), VJ Beachem (15.0), Matt Farrell (14.2) and Steve Vasturia (13.3) all averaging double figures. Princeton also has four in double figures in Devin Cannady (13.7), Steven Cook (13.7), Myles Stephens (12.6) and Spencer Weisz (10.4). Although those aren’t as high as the Irish’s top four, the Tigers are averaging 71 per game. Don’t look for any recent trends between the two teams, as they have only played three times (ND winning two), with the last meeting coming in 1977. “We don’t know a whole lot about them,” Henderson
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“America’s Got Talent” champion Paul Zerdin is bringing his act to New Brunswick
hen London-born Paul Zerdin was 10 years old, a family friend made him a puppet theater, and the imaginative kid used it to create and perform his own shows. “My biggest influence was anything to do with The Muppets. Jim Henson and Frank Oz were my heroes and I owe them more than anyone else,” he says. “I remember as a child watching ‘Sesame Street’ and being hooked, and seeing Ernie and Bert, Kermit, and Cookie Monster having conversations with a kid, and that interaction between the puppet and a child was just magical. Henson made puppets cool.” It wasn’t until he was 15 that Zerdin learned about ventriloquism, and he was given a book about the subject written by the legendary UK ventriloquist Ray Alan, who Zerdin had seen on a TV special. “He absolutely blew me away and I learned his act, even though I didn’t know about the ventriloquist technique. I just loved mimicking and doing the silly voices,” Zerdin says. “When I was given the book, my other hobby was magic and I wanted to become a professional magician.” To earn money, he was doing close-up magic in restaurants and parties, making more money than his friends who had paper routes. As he got older, he added some comedy to his routine, then eventually ventriloquism, and set out to forge a career. “I look back at my naivete at the time and that really carried me through. It was a gamble,” he says. “I wasn’t interested in really anything at school except English and drama, and just decided to go for it.” Zerdin spent two years learning and perfecting ventriloquism and by 17, went to see an agent in London about his routine. She told him she had plenty of magicians on the books and was looking for something new. That’s when he brought out his ventriloquism act. “She sent me out on a cruise ship in Scandinavia and I introduced a puppet into my magic act and eventually the ventriloquy became stronger and the comedy came along, and I phased out the magic,” he says. “It just evolved and I took that show on the road.” For the next 25 years, Zerdin performed his act around London and the States, and was able to make a living. In 2015, Zerdin’s life would change forever. He competed on “America’s Got Talent,” and suddenly millions of people knew who he was. The judges loved him, audiences went crazy, and by the time all the votes were cast, the fun-loving ventriloquist was named the winner of the season. “That really took it up a level because the exposure and the platform is massive, and not just in the States,” Zerdin says. “You get seen around the world and it really helps your career. For anyone who watched the show, I was an overnight success, but it took me 25 years to get there.” As part of the prize, he spent last year in residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, and now he’s touring his hit show, “Mouthing Off” around the country, including a stop at the Stress Factory in New Brunswick, March 23-26.
Paul Zerdin describes his act as standup with puppets. “The show is a bit edgier, with things you can’t say on prime time television. It’s definitely cheekier,” Zerdin says. “Plus, on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ each spot is so short, so you have very little time to make an impact. I like to think of that as a taster for my real show.” Among his noteworthy puppets are cheeky pre-teen Sam, his cantankerous grandpa Albert and the precocious Baby. “It’s like a little family and I’m just the babysitter,” Zerdin says. “They are always trying to have a go at the audience and I’m trying to rein them in.” One of the highlights of his time on TV was turning judge Howie Mandel into a human puppet, and he does that routine in his live act with audience members. “Howie was just the best dummy, but we couldn’t do the full routine on the TV show because it was too long,” he says. “On live television, it was a risk, but it was a risk worth taking. There is a structure to it, but you never know how people are going to react, and that’s the great thing about doing a live show.” Zerdin notes that there’s a lot of audience interaction throughout the show and no two shows are ever the same. “There’s lots of improvisation and ad-libbing because each audience brings out something new, which I love as it keeps it fresh,” he says. “Don’t let the word ‘ventriloquist’ put you off. It’s a proper, funny standup show with puppets. If you liked what you saw on AGT, you’re going to really enjoy this.”
Paul Zerdin will perform at The Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, March 23, 7:3 p.m., March 24-25, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., March 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.
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A long-empty spot may have finally found a long-term dining option
ope springs eternal, even for difficult locations, so new owners have taken over a long-empty restaurant space on Route 206 in Montgomery. This roadside spot has seen a succession of food and beverage businesses over many years, including a “cowboy bar” with country dancing, Irish pub, upscale Italian, and sports bar. Most recently it was Tusk Fusion which took years longer to open than it lasted. I think Aja Cuisine & Lounge (Aja means “welcome” in Hindi), which opened in January, might have more staying power. It’s not the owners’ first rodeo, as the brothers-in-law also have another Aja in New Brunswick in addition to Ganga Asian Bistro, a Southeast Asian spot, in Matawan. Their restaurants offer trendy pan-Asian cuisine with an emphasis on sushi and sashimi. Hot items also encompass aspects of Chinese and Thai cuisine, often in creative ways. The building, which holds up to 250, has a long sushi bar visible behind a towering openwork wall just inside the entrance. The sushi bar abuts the drinks bar. To the left, there is a variety of seating options, including a large round table inside a hanging screen of vertical rods that provides some privacy. A purple backlit wall of teakettles displayed inside little cubicles adds high drama, and there’s a koi pond too, along with two private dining rooms. An outdoor patio awaits summery weather. While we among the first patrons in the door for our weeknight dinner, by the time we left the place was bustling. We were seated at a banquette table, which was comfortable enough, although our table was on the small size, leading to a constant ballet of rearrangement during our meal. But all was forgiven thanks to our wonderful (wonderful!) waiter, Marvin, who offered helpful tips and additional information throughout. I had decided to order the slow-cooked baby back ribs for one appetizer and was undecided about a second. Marvin’s suggestion of the Toban-Yaki Claypot Beef was perfect, and I would likely not have ordered
it otherwise. He mentioned it was a generous serving, which it was, full of tender pieces of meat and several green vegetables, including snap peas, zucchini, and okra (not slimy!). I am glad the dishes at Aja are not full of strongly flavored green pepper and hard broccoli, often a drawback (to me) in Asian restaurants. My friend thought she spied asparagus, too, but I couldn’t vouch for that, even after examining my leftovers at home. The beef and vegetables were in a savory brown sauce, which the menu referred to as “wok satay sauce” although it did not resemble the kind of Thai satay that I’m familiar with and associate with lemongrass and peanut. The ribs were good, too, not too sweet, but a little over-tender for me, as if they were steamed. I like ribs that require a little tugging to pull off the bone, but this will be The dining area at Aja Asian Cuisine & Lounge in Montgomery. a minor point for most. Happy Hour runs 4-7 p.m., Monday sticks to my mouth. I may have resorted to through Thursday, with many drinks, wines, a fork. and draught beers 30 percent off. My Our hot entrée was tangerine duck, and 1736 Route 206 friend’s Tanqueray martini was served with we couldn’t begin to finish it. Much of the Montgomery olives on the side, as she requested, a detail meat had been sliced off the bone, which 908-262-2512 many places can’t seem to get right. My was very nice. Two drumsticks stuck up www.ajamontgomery.com glass of Montes Sauvignon Blanc was cool from the middle, and the dish had many of and crisp. The wine glass itself was of nice the same vegetables as the claypot beef, Rating: Good-plus quality, too. plus strips of tangerine peel. It was not parAmbiance: Dramatic contemporary A nearby table received a large order of ticularly sweet, either, which, like the ribs, Asian décor is the backdrop for good to sushi on a wooden tray highlighted with a was a relief. We were forgetting to sample very good pan-Asian cuisine and very wine goblet containing a color-changing the coconut-infused black rice next to the helpful service. LED light concealed inside a nest of shred- duck until a waitress made sure we each had Prices: Appetizers $3-$12 (Oysters ded daikon. It was so over-the-top that I a dollop before she took the leftovers to $16); Fusion/Sushi & Sashimi entrées, asked their permission to snap a quick pack up for me. Like Marvin, she was alert $13-$54; Individual Sushi/Sashimi $2photo of it, never realizing that we’d receive and really wanted us to enjoy the food at its $7; Wok/Grill entrées $17-$26. Lunch a mini version of this display (nestled in a best. The glutinous rice was a tad mushy, $13-$17. baby wicker basket instead of a glass) with but three juicy lychees on the side were a Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinour special Aja roll, one of our two entrées. nice, additional fruity touch. ner This signature roll had a long list of ingreI gather that Aja has been busy since Essentials: Major credit cards; full dients: shrimp tempura, mango, and as- opening, so fingers crossed for this nice, liquor license; wheelchair accessible; priparagus topped with lobster salad and new addition to my own neighborhood. vate parking lot; reservations accepted. tobiko, and garnished with chef’s special Rating includes the overall experisauce. It tasted good (and fresh), in spite of Faith Bahadurian blogs at njspice.net (also ence. Reviews are conducted anonyso many elements, but the pieces were large Twitter @njspice). mously. and fell apart as I maneuvered the chop-
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STAGE REVIEW By Stuart Duncan
‘Twelfth Night’ at ActorsNet A charming and funny staging of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy
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t has been suggested that William Shakespeare wrote “Twelfth Night,” at the request of the Queen Elizabeth I to be part of the Jan. 6 celebration of the end of the Christmas season. The Bard was at the height of his writing powers (he had just finished “Hamlet“) and he gave the show a title fitting of the occasion, adding a subtitle: “What You Will.” The famous diarist, Samuel Pepys grumbled that the title was meaningless since the comedy had nothing to do with the date or the function, but the play has become a favorite. “Twelfth Night” is being presented by ActorsNET of Bucks County through March 26, this is one of the finest productions of any work in many years. It showcases a stunning veteran company, superb direction, and the kind of confident presentation that comes from polished actors completely trusting each other on stage. The play is hardly a simple one. The sense of comedy is complex and often missed, touched with real moments of passion and often very deep. For example, in an early scene in which Olivia first meets Viola, the latter is in a boy’s clothing and disguise. She has been shipwrecked and believes her twin brother is dead. Olivia is much attracted to her (him) and as the scene turns slightly toward flirtation, Shakespeare switches from prose to blank verse. Subtle, but this cast grabs the moment quickly and easily — with distinct style. Moreover, the comedy contains some of the Bard’s best-
Ken Ammerman as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and George Hartpence as Sir Toby Belch in “Twelfth Night.” loved characters: Sir Toby Belch; Sir Andrew Aguecheek; the sinister Malvolio, and Feste the clown. And there is a veteran actor in each of those roles. George Hartpence brings years of acting to the role of Sir Toby (he also co-directed and handled the set design). Dale Simon also co-di-
rected, and these two have found small pieces of fun that are often missed. Sir Andrew is superbly realized by Ken Ammerman who has been playing major roles for many years and here brings down the house as the weak-kneed wannabe hero. Feste is played by Mort Paterson, a veteran of TV and musicals, mostly in Philadelphia. There are many others in the large company (18 actors) who stand out. Carol Thompson is exciting as Lady Olivia. Susan Fowler steals scenes as Maria, Olivia’s servant. Cat Miller, who is in her 14th season with ActorsNET, plays Viola. Barry Abramowitz, yet another veteran, has appeared in many local production with several companies in works as varied as “Hamlet” and “A Christmas Carol,” and he is first-rate as the much abused Malvolio. Two additional stalwarts are Olivier Leroux, as Count Orsino and C. Jameson Bradley, as sea captain Antonio, of course, both veterans. “Twelfth Night” is a great comedy, and this production has a superb cast, strong direction, and the kind of stage confidence that lets you know instantly that you’re about to see something special.
“Twelfth Night” continues at the Heritage Center, 635 Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania, through March 26. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors, $15 students, $10 children; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694.
The Life and Music of Sarah Vaughan
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rossroads Theatre Company’s more than twodecade run at 7 Livingston Ave. in New Brunswick is coming to an end this month with the world premiere of Stephanie Berry’s Sarah Sings a Love Story, running through March 26. The show is a musical play that weaves the life and music of the great Sarah Vaughan through the enduring romance of two devoted fans. The play opens as Elaine Torbry is getting ready to see one of Vaughan’s final concerts in New York City, while Russell, her beloved husband of more than 30 years is hos-
pitalized. The event will be bittersweet. She cannot remember a time without Russell or the music of Sarah Vaughan. As music and muse in their lives, Vaughan offers a dreamlike memory book of recollections and songs that carry Elaine back to their courtship and through their life together. Along the way, Vaughan’s life parallels theirs, providing a musical biography of one of the jazz world’s greatest performers. The play features Tamar Davis (Sarah Vaughan), who gained fame as the muse and protégé of her mentor, the late Prince. They co-authored the Grammy-nominated duet,
“Beautiful, Loved and Blessed.” She appeared on NBC’s “The Voice,” and in “Motown the Musical.” Director Jeffery V. Thompson’s history with Crossroads goes back to 1980 when he starred in “Purlie!” under the direction of Ricardo Khan. “Sarah Sings a Love Story” will be Crossroads’ final production in the building it has occupied since 1991 as the City of New Brunswick plans to raze 7 and 9 Livingston Avenue, home of George Street Playhouse, to make way for a new performing arts complex that will house the two companies and the American Repertory Ballet. It is expected to be completed by the summer of 2019. Over the next two seasons, Crossroads will partner with performing arts venues around the state to present its 201718 and 2018-19 seasons. Tickets cost $25-$45. For more information, go to crossroadstheatrecompany.org or call 732-545-8100.
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IN CONCERT By Mike Morsch
He Is Experienced Gerardo Velez will be sharing stories about, and playing the songs, of Jimi Hendrix It was his birthday, his first professional performance and he was playing in a band with Jimi Hendrix. At Woodstock. One might say that Gerardo Velez’s experience was the epitome of being at the right place at the right time. “It’s been amazing over the years to see Woodstock become a defining moment in music history and when something of that magnitude is your first major concert gig, you hope to just go onto maintain a career,” Velez says. “That moment obviously set in motion an opportunity for my name to become known to not only the fans but the music business as well. I seized the opportunity and knew that I could follow my vision to bring many things to the table musically and beyond.” Indeed he did. Velez was just a teenager in 1969 when he met Hendrix at a jam session. Hendrix was impressed enough with the young percussionist that he invited Velez to join his band, Gypsy Sun and Rainbows, for Hendrix’s now legendary Woodstock appearance. Velez would go on to become one of the top percussionists in the world and a founding member of the bestselling jazz-fusion group Spyro Gyra. He also was a touring member of the band Chic and recorded with an endless list of top artists including Elton John, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Beyonce. Velez will bring all that rich history to the area for one performance at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, at The Vault at
Gerardo Velez will perform in Berlin, March 24. Victor Records in Berlin. He will be the special guest performer with Kiss the Sky, the Jimi Hendrix Re-Experience tribute band. “I am really looking forward to this event. It will be a
combination of a concert by the band and myself and a storytelling session by me,” Velez says. “I’ll spin more tales about Hendrix and other amazing performing and creative producing experiences that I have had.” Velez says he expects performing with Kiss the Sky will capture the essence of performing with Hendrix in a full sight and sound show. “The musicians are all world class and take care to bring the authenticity front and center, especially Jimy Bleu who performs as Hendrix,” Velez says. “He works hard to recreate Hendrix’s signature riffs and moves. The world knows Jimi Hendrix was in a league of his own and there is no better band that captures the essential Hendrix legacy or a more exact tribute to Jimi than Kiss the Sky. This is my only endorsement of any tribute show and believe me I only give it because I can picture my friend Jimi himself smiling down with approval.” Velez doesn’t lose sight of the fact that he’s had a career rich is experiences. “I have been very fortunate to have a career at this level and play with the best in the world of music,” he said. “I like to think I am blessed and that I’ve had a pretty successful and enriching career.” Kiss the Sky and Gerardo Velez will perform at The Vault, 150 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, March 24. Tickets cost $15-$25; www.goo.gl/fo4L57.
MOVIE TIMES
Movie and times for the week of March 17-23. Schedules are subject to change.
HILLSBOROUGH
HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Beauty and the Beast (Luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.-Sat. 1:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:35; Sun.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:35, 7:35. Beauty and the Beast (PG) Fri.-Sat. 11:45, 12:15, 1:10, 3:15, 4:10, 5:50, 6:15, 7:10, 9:15, 10:10; Sun. 11:45, 12:15, 1:10, 3:15, 4:10, 5:50, 6:15, 7:10; Mon.Thurs. 1:10, 3:15, 4:10, 5:50, 6:15, 7:10. Beauty and the Beast 3D (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:45; Sun. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Mon.-Thurs. 3:45, 6:45. Kong: Skull Island (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 1:15, 4:05, 6:55. Kong: Skull Island (Luxury Recliners, Reserved Seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25; Sun.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:45, 7:35. The Shack (PG13)
Fri.-Sat. 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15; Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:15. Logan (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:45, 8:50; Sun.-Thurs. 2:45. Logan (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:40, 3:50, 7, 10:10; Sun. 12:40, 3:50, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 3:50, 7. Get Out (Luxury Recliners) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55, 10:25; Sun. 12:25, 2:55, 5:25, 7:55; Mon.-Thurs. 2:55, 5:25, 7:55.
MONTGOMERY Montgomery Cinemas (609-924-7444): The Sense of an Ending (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55; Sun.Thurs. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25. Land of Mine (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:40, 9:20; Sun.-Thurs. 4:40. Kedi (Unrated) Fri.-Thurs. 2:30, 7:10. The Last Word (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15. The Salesman (PG13) Fri.Sat. 1:25, 4:15, 7:05, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 1:25, 4:15, 7:05. A United Kingdom (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40;
Sun.-Thurs. 1:55, 4:30, 7:05. Lion (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10.
PRINCETON
PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-2791999): The Sense of an Ending (PG13) Fri. 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4, 6:45; Mon. 5:15, 8; Tues. 2, 4:45, 8; Wed. 2, 8; Thurs. 2, 4:45 8. 20th Century Women (R) Fri. 7; Sat. 1, 7; Sun. 7 Mon. 8; Tues.-Thurs. 5:15. I Am Not Your Negro (PG13) Fri-Sat. 4:15 9:30; Sun. 4:15; Mon: 5:30; Tue: 2:30; Wed. 8; Thurs. 2:30. Exhibition on Screen: Revolution: New Art for a New World (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Paths of Glory (1957) (NR) Thurs. 7:30 p.m. Saturday Family Matinee: Annie (2014) (PG) Sat. 10:30 a.m. National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler (NR) Tues. 7:30. Deconstructing Sgt. Pepper (NR) Wed. 6 p.m.
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THINGS TO DO
STAGE
“Sarah Sings a Love Story,” Crossroads Theatre Company, 7 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Play with music by Stephanie Berry about Sarah Vaughan, played by Tamar Davis, through March 26, $25-$55; crossroadstheatrecompany.org; 732-545-8100. “Rumors,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Neil Simon comedy about glamorous guests who arrive at a dinner party, and find out their host is absent, through March 26. Performances: Fri.Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “Twelfth Night,” Performed by ActorsNET of Bucks County at the Heritage Center, 635 North Delmorr Ave., Morrisville. Shakespeare comedy about a shipwreck which leads to romantic complications, through March 26. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215295-3694. “Murder on the Orient Express,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic mystery by Ken Ludwig, through April 2; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Theater to Go presents adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel about Scout Finch, as she watches her lawyer father, Atticus, take on a controversial case, March 17-26. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Bad Jews,” George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The night after their grandfather’s funeral, Liam and his cousin Daphna argue “Poppy`s” Chai necklace. The verbal battle rages until Liam stakes claim to the necklace, and a brawl about family, faith and legacy begins, March 21 through April 9; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Brad Zimmerman’s story about the grit and passion it takes to make it as an artist and the sweet rewards that come from never giving up,” March 23 through April 9; bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121.
MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC
Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, on the campus of Princeton University. “Restless Romantics” concert featuring violinist Philippe Graffin, conducted by Christopher Lyndon-Gee. The program will feature two late-romantic works: Edward Elgar’s Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61 and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, Op. 29 “The Inextinguishable,” March 19, 4 p.m. (Pre-concert talk at 3 p.m.) Tickets cost $33-$82; princetonsymphony; 609 497-0020. Mahan Esfahani, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Harpsichord concert featuring old and new works by Cowell, Tomkins, Kalabis, Farnaby, Saariaho, Bach, Scarlatti and Reich, March 19, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $50; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Sebastian Grand and Noelle Casella Grand, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, corner of York and Main streets, Lambertville. Sebastian Grand, pianist, and Noelle Casella Grand, cellist, will present a concert titled “Springtime.” The program will feature Bach Cello Suite no. 2 in D minor, Beethoven Cello Sonata no. 3 in A Major, Rachmaninoff “Vocalise” Op. 34, No. 14 and Popper “Hungarian Rhapsody” Op. 68., March 19, 5 p.m. $20 suggested donation; www.standrewslambertville.org; 609-397-2425. Hilary Hahn and Robert Levin, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Violin-and-piano concert of works by Bach, Abril, Mozarst, Schubert, March 20, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$58; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.
JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Joe Jencks, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Concert presented the Princeton Folk Music Society featuring Jencks, a singer-songwriter and storytellers who sings about the lives of working people, March 17, 8:15 p.m. (Doors open at 7:15 p.m.) Tickets are sold at the door and cost $20, $10 students, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944. Luiz Simas, Recital Hall at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrenceville, Jazz concert presented by Greater Princeton Steinway Society. Simas’ program will feature original piano compositions and improvisations in various Brazilian styles in addition to pieces by Ernesto Nazareth, Jacob Bittencourt, and Carlos Jobim, March 19, 3 p.m. For more information, go to www.steinwaysocietyprinceton. org. Luiz Simas, Recital Hall at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrenceville, Jazz concert presented by Greater Princeton Steinway Society. Simas’ program will feature original piano compositions and improvisations in various Brazilian styles in addition to pieces by Ernesto Nazareth, Jacob Bittencourt, and Carlos Jobim, March 19, 3 p.m. For more information, go to www.steinwaysocietyprinceton. org. Cosmic Crossing Concert Series, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Concert featuring electro-music ensemble, Twyndyllyngs and thereminist Kip Rosser, March 25, 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 7 p.m. and cost $10.
MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. Willem de Kooning Drawn and Painted,” through March 19; “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund Clark, Daniel and Geo Fuchs, Tim Hetherington, Pieter Hugo, Liu Zheng, Zanele Muholi, Robert Polidori, Alec Soth and Miwa Yanagi. The photographs from the Christopher E. Olofson Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum, through July 2; “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” The exhibition will present 84 vessels and statuettes from the period, including 54 of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter, providing a window into the world of Athenian society 2,500 years ago, March 4 through June 11. Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Bruce Springsteen: A Photography Journey.” Curated by the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Exhibit features more than 40 photographs of the rock legend, and video interviews with the show’s five photographers: Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Together they revisit Springsteen’s career as a frontman and songwriter, capturing his charisma and off stage vulnerability, and documenting a great American musical legend, through May 21, 2017. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144.
GALLERIES “Philip Pearlstein: A Legacy of Influence,” Taplin Gallery at the Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Group exhibition featuring figure painter Pearlstein and those he has influenced through his career as an artist and educator. Visitors can expect original works from artists Philip Pearlstein, Janet Fish, Stephen Lorber, Charles David Viera, Altoon Sultan, Tony Phillips, George Nick, Lorraine Shemesh, and Thomas Corey, through March 25. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777. Art Times Two, the gallery at Princeton Brain and
Spine, 731 Alexander Road, Suite 200, Princeton. “Mandala.” Paintings and prints featuring mandalas from four regional artists are brought together in this exhibit. Associated with Hindu and Buddhist cultures where, consecrated and purposed for ritual, the mandala is understood to be the abode of the deity, through March 31. www.arttimestwo.com; 609-203-4622. “A Grounds For Sculpture History: The Land in Pictures and Words,” Lakefront Gallery, located in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Works by members of the Princeton Photography Club tell the story of how the former site of the New Jersey State Fairgrounds became Grounds For Sculpture, beginning in 1984 when the Atlantic Foundation purchased 12 acres of the old fairgrounds property adjacent to the Seward Johnson Atelier, through April 2. www.princetonphotoclub.org/LakefrontGallery.html; 732-422-3676. “Nature’s Healing Gifts,” D&R Greenway Land Trust at the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Exhibit includes “Mystery and Magic — New Jersey’s Pinelands” featuring a decade of photographs by Albert Horner. Artists Priscilla Snow Algava, William Dix, Karen McLean, Dallas Piotrowski, Michelle Post and Ray Yeager highlight gifts from nature, through April 7. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-9244646. SUBMISSIONS Wild New Jersey Juried Art Exhibit, NJ Audubon Plainsboro Preserve is hosting the third annual juried art exhibit of all artwork representing the wild life of New Jersey, flora and fauna. Photographers, printmakers, painters, and other creative artists can feture the work in the exhibit. To enter your artwork, bring framed and ready to hang pieces to the Plainsboro Preserve. Registration dates are March 24-25, 1- a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 26, 1-4 p.m. Registration fee is $25 for up to five pieces. Exhibit dates are April 2-30. The preserve is located at 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro.
COMEDY
Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Buddy Fitzpatrick, March 17, Wali Collins, March 18; Mike Gaffney, March 24-25; catcharisingstar.com; 609987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Kyle Kinane, March 17-18, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $27; Paul Zerdin, March 23, 7:30 p.m., March 24-25, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., March 26, 7:30 p.m., $32; stressfactory.com; 732545-4242.
MISCELLANY
Princeton Symphony Orchestra BRAVO! Master Class, Hamilton House on the campus of Westminster Choir College, Princeton. Philippe Graffin will lead a violin masterclass at Westminster Choir College’s Hamilton House, March 18, 2-5 p.m. Observation of the masterclass is free and open to the public; princetonsymphony.org. “Home in the Country,” D&R Greenway Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Lecture about St. Michaels Farm Preserve by Jack Koeppel, local historian and former D&R Greenway curator, March 21, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by emaling rsvp@drgreenway.org or calling 609-924-4646. Author David Price, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Lawrenceville resident and historical interpreter at Pennsylvania’s Washington Crossing Historic Park, David Price will present to the patrons of the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System his book “Rescuing the Revolution: Unsung Patriot Heroes and the Ten Crucial Days of America’s War for Independence.” Copies of his book will be available through the Friends of the Lawrence Library for sale and signing, March 30, 7 p.m. Registration is suggested. E-mail lawprogs@mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.
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Friday, March 17, 2017
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PACKET PICKS March 17 St. Patrick’s Day green fundraiser D&R Greenway Land Trust, in partnership with VOICES, will “Celebrate the Green” with a St. Patrick’s day party and fundraiser, beginning at 7 p.m. at Music Together, 225 Hopewell-Pennington Road, Hopewell. Wear green and bring your dancing shoes. Enjoy wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres, a green silent auction and performances by VOICES, Rince O’ Chroi School of Irish Dance, Amy Zakar and Teamwork Dance. Money raised will benefit D&R Greenway and VOICES. Tickets cost $65. For more information, go to www.drgreenway.org or call 609-924-4646.
March 18 NJ history at Trent House The Trent House will host “Life on the Street in 19th Century New Jersey,” a presentation by Dr. Kristin O’Brassil-Kulfan, beginning at 1 p.m. In this lecture, public and early American historian Dr. Kristin O’Brassill-Kulfan will reverse that tendency, discussing the ins and outs of life on the streets in late-18th- and 19th-century New Jersey. O’Brassill-Kulfan teaches in the Department of History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she serves as coordinator of public history. Admission costs $10. Complimentary light refreshments will be served. For more information, go to williamtrenthouse.org.
March 19 Book expert at Princeton Library Rare- and valuable-books expert Ray Rickman will present, “The Value of the Book,” a hands-on workshop, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library. Rickman will discuss what determines a book’s value and how and why that value changes over time. Attendees are invited to bring up to three books to be assessed. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
March 20 Film and discussion in Princeton The Princeton Public Library will host a screening of “Equal Means Equal,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. The documentary examines how women are treated in the United States today. Examining real-life stories and precedent-setting legal cases, director Kamala Lopez uncovers how outdated and discriminatory attitudes inform and influence seemingly disparate issues including workplace harassment, domestic violence, and more. Amada Sandoval, director of the Princeton University Women’s Center, will lead a post screening discussion. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
WHAT’S IN STORE
Rich Fisher
Food, family, and friends at JoJo’s Tavern One of the most important things to know while watching your NCAA pool go up in flames, is that misery loves company. When you’re in the midst of losing two Final Four teams in the second round, you don’t feel quite as bad when the guy you’re sitting next to lost his national champion in the first round. “And that guy,” said Joe Scharibone, “is probably me.” But Scharibone won’t be sitting next to you, unless he’s taking a rare break from the kitchen. As the man who runs JoJo’s Tavern, just off the Five Points in Mercerville, Scharibone is usually in the kitchen preparing a pizza, some wings or any number of delectable main courses ranging from pasta to lamb chops to chicken to humungous grilled pork chops. And while he and cousin Justin Russomanno are preparing meals, his brother Mike is serving drinks behind the bar that he runs, while Aunt Nancy is waiting on tables. It’s a family affair with the owners, and it’s pretty much the same with the patrons. It’s all about camaraderie, and that’s exactly what one gets when celebrating March Madness at JoJo’s. Aside from a bar and food menu that offers variety that many establishments would envy, JoJo’s is much more than a place to eat and drink. It’s a restaurant and a sports bar, as witnessed by TVs on every wall that will all have NCAA games on throughout the tournament. Somehow the tavern has managed to make itself a family eatery and classic hangout bar all at once. “Yeah, without any separation,” Scharibone said, noting the entire establishment is one room, with the bar and dining area separated by a pathway that barely allows waitresses to get through. “I don’t know how we do it sometimes.” Actually, Scharibone knows exactly how they do it, as it has been in his blood forever. One of the oldest bars in Hamilton, JoJo’s opened on Nov. 15, 1962 under Joe’s grandfather, JoJo Scharibone. It started as a shot-and-beer bar until installing a kitchen in 1965. That led to the start of the legendary pizzas along with a few sandwiches. In 1974, Bob Bucci came on board and the pies went up another level as “Booch” is considered one of the great pie makers in New Jersey. For a stretch in the 1980s a pool table was in the middle of the place and the bar became a hangout for many of the thousands of recreation softball players in Mercer County.
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By then, JoJo’s son, Carmen, had taken over many of the responsibilities and decided to expand the kitchen in 1989, adding stoves, a walk-in box and numerous other items to make full-course meals. Carmen’s son, Joe, began helping out by sweeping floors and doing other odd jobs as a pre-teen. “This is all I know,” Scharibone said. “It’s really all I wanted to do.” Joey quickly learned the ropes under his dad. Russomanno went to chef school and learned about preparing dishes JoJo’s had never dreamed of. He shared his ideas with cousin Joey. While pizzas would remain the hub of JoJo’s galaxy, fancier dinners were about to lend a delicious complement. Pasta and chicken dishes would improve and expand, while items such as steak, pork chops, lamb chops and fish would enhance the menu. “In the late ‘90s, dinners kept going further and further, to where they’re at now,” said Scharibone, who has taken over since his dad relocated to Florida. Not just the dinners. Appetizers include gigantic shrimp cocktails, steamed clams, mussels, scallops in bacon and a plethora of other treats. There are numerous salads that can serve as meals, a tasty tandem of sandwiches from Italian hot dogs to Delmonico steak, and desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth. Pizza remains the favorite and barely 5 minutes go by where another order of wings doesn’t fly out the door. Scharibone has a martini menu that takes an hour to read, there are mixed drinks you’ve probably never heard of, and the beer choices have gone from Schaefer and Budweiser in 1962, to more than 20 different draughts. And yet through all this, JoJo’s never turned into a stuffy restaurant in which you feel you must whisper for fear of being overheard. Folks feel they can be themselves because everyone is just cutting loose. “When you walk in it’s like walking into your house,” Scharibone said. “It’s warm and cozy, and someone better greet you and say hello. People don’t want to come into an empty restaurant. People enjoy coming into a restaurant that’s packed. They know people, they can look across the room and see people.” And if the noise is too much and they want to leave, it won’t hurt business. The other “problem” people have with JoJo’s is it’s too crowded. That means it’s good, of course. Reservations can be made, but even then you might have to wait a bit.
Joe Scharibone, who runs JoJo’s Tavern. Behind Scharibone is a painting of his grandfather, Jo Jo, the restaurant’s original owner, and Carmen, who ran JoJo’s. Scharibone is quick to point out there is a reason for delays. “Everything we do is fresh, that’s why people have to wait,” he said. “You have to wait for perfection. Our steaks are fresh-cut every day. Our soups and sauces are made fresh daily, we only use fresh ingredients. We work hard to do that. We get deliveries seven days a week.” Because of the massive crowds, which sometimes makes getting around the bar a little tough, people ask Scharibone to expand. The way he figures it, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. “We’ve expanded as much as we could and in this case, bigger is not always better,” Scharibone said. “It would lose something. When you come here, you know it’s going to be busy but you know you’re going to know at least six people when you walk in the door. It‘s exactly like Cheers, everybody knows everybody’s name. Dianne Fisher celebrated her 80th birthday there last year, and visits JoJo’s more frequently now while living in Skillman, than she did in her 30s while living in Hamilton. “I love it because of the friendly environment, football Sundays, and the efficiency and friendliness of the wait staff and the bartenders,” Fisher said. “The selection of drinks is pretty awesome too. And of course, I love watching Giants Joe in action.” “Giants” Joe Ramirez is one of the characters that make JoJo’s an interesting place to be, along with “Redskin” Russ, Matt “Da Cat”, Bells, Superman, Tiger, and numerous others who all bring a special something
to the crowd. Ramirez feels the tight-knit atmosphere is what sets JoJo’s above others. “Great food, a polite and comfortable environment are all good reasons to go back to any restaurant,” Ramirez said. “But at JoJo’s, fun and friendly clientele is what makes you look forward to returning.” And while one would expect that attitude from regulars, newcomers are immediately taken by the atmosphere and soon become regulars themselves. Take Liane Singh of Monroe Township. The mother of four, she went to meet friends at JoJo’s for the first time 10 years ago. She’s still making the 35-minute trip. “I started as a stranger in this bar and the patrons and staff made me feel like one of the locals,” Singh said. “And then the friendly banter of rooting for opposing teams is always fun; along with the best bar pies around.” As for how many people go there at least once a week, Scharibone said “I couldn’t even put a number on it. It’s just amazing how everybody has watched one another grow up.” One of the most animated times of the year are football weekends from September through January. Saturdays nights feature bands, bringing in a whole new clientele depending on the band playing. JoJo’s will definitely be a destination for March Madness, with specials planned while the games are being shown. “This place is what it is because of the customers, they’re just great,” Scharibone said. “The staff is wonderful, the customers are wonderful. I try to have a good reputation.” But he does not try to live on that reputation alone, as the competition comes from all over. In the past 10 years, many of Chambersburg’s top pizza and burger joints re-located to Hamilton, along with several big-time chain restaurants. All could have threatened JoJo’s. None have. “I take nothing for granted in this business,” said Scharibone, who puts in 16-hour days at least six days a week. “People are here one day and they could go down the street to another bar the next minute. I always feel I have something to prove because I don’t want to be the one to let the family tradition die.” Fear not Joe. Judging by the continued masses that flock to JoJo’s, the family tradition still has a long and prosperous life ahead. JoJo’s Tavern is located at 2677 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. For more information, go to www.jojostavernnj.com or call 609-586-2678.
Pam Hersh
Dedicated to the well-being of others Despite this week’s harsh winter and the Grinch-like news that 24 million people are expected to lose health insurance within a decade if Obamacare is replaced with the plan currently being considered, I left a recent dinner at the Princeton Hyatt with an optimistic spring in my gait. Spring began for me on March 9 at the Princeton YWCA Tribute to Women Awards dinner, where a group of inspiring and selfless women, committed to improving the lives of others, gave me hope — the same feeling I get when I see those crocuses pushing their purple blooms through the cold mud. The honorees all seemed capable of leading us out of the tweet storms into a healthier and happier environment. I had the honor of nominating one of the extraordinary women — Princeton council member Heather Howard, who 24/7 thinks and talks about the health and well-being of others. As former New Jersey commissioner of Health and Senior Services, Heather now is a faculty affiliate of Princeton University’s Center for Health and Wellbeing and director of two Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded programs to assist states implementing the ACA and reforming the delivery of health care services. She also teaches courses in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, state and local health policy, public health, and the social determinants of health. Echoing the words of many of the other honorees, Heather said she feels embarrassed by the honor, because in her opinion she is no more deserving
than countless other unsung men and women who are doing so much for others. Embarrassing Heather, however, serves a purpose — because it puts focus not only on her accomplishments, but also “far more importantly,“ she said, on her issues that can mean the difference between life and death to millions of New Jersey residents. The 24 hours before and after the YWCA Tribute dinner, Heather spoke on two panels (March 9 at the Rutgers Center for Health Policy and Friday, March 10 at New Jersey Policy Perspective “Progress 2017” Conference) and shared her words of wisdom about the Affordable Care Act — past, present and future. As I noted in her nomination application, Heather Howard is a fast talker, for all the right reasons. When she talks about social justice and equal access to health services for everyone regardless of economic or social status, she is the master of the powerful “elevator” speech. Her passion pushes her to relay information quickly and intensely, but her talk is unrelated to pontificating. Prior to talking, she listens. Then she acts by putting forth practical, implementable strategies to achieve reforms leading to better health for more people. The conversation and debate about repealing the ACA can be healthy, Heather said, if people are thoughtful about the solutions. The current proposed reform of ACA, however, is unhealthy, she said. “Think about it,” she said. “We in New Jersey have made a lot of progress in the past seven years, nearly 800,000 residents now have in-
surance that never had insurance before. . . . The number of uninsured in the state has been cut in half. . . . This has had a dramatic human and financial impact. Furthermore, over $3 billion in federal funding is now coming into the state to support health care providers. . . . The ACA is not perfect, however. We are at a crossroads, which path to take to improve the bill without trashing the progress we have made. . . . We are challenged to find a way to innovate in a climate of shrinking resources, to preserve the safety net.” She suggested looking at the work of Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, executive director of the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers who developed an innovative way to use data for identifying and improving the care of high-need, high-cost patients. “A relatively small percentage of the population, about 20 percent, drives the cost of health care,” Heather said. “If we can do a better job of managing the health of this population, intervene in their care to make them healthier, everyone will benefit. . . . We need to invest, create healthier neighborhoods since it has been shown that your zip code determines how healthy you are.” The theme of creating healthy neighborhoods is evident in the way Heather approaches her job as a local elected official. “Princeton is thought to be a ‘wealthy’ community, but in fact we have significant pockets of need among our residents,” she said. “I am especially happy that we won the battle for keeping the Princeton Women’s
Infants and Children’s (WIC) clinic.” Princeton WIC provides supplemental nutritional food to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of 5. Services include nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, immunization screening, and health care referrals. In her role as police commissioner, she has worked with Princeton’s “outstanding” police department to strengthen the department as a trustworthy “guardian” of the community, rather than a penalizing enforcer or warrior. The Princeton Police Department is an entity “that helps residents live healthier, physically and mentally, lives,” she said. It was her role as mother that triggered Heather’s lifelong passion to create healthier environments for everyone. When her son Nate was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with cancer, a soft tissue tumor in his foot. “When pursing world-class treatment for Nate, it hit me how incredibly fortunate my husband Hunter and I were,” she said. “We only had to focus on Nate getting better, not where we were going to get the resources to provide that treatment (at Johns Hopkins). Hunter and I both had health insurance, and Nate got everything to ensure he developed into the healthy 14-year-old teenager he is today. Many others I met were not so lucky, and I made up my mind to do something about it.” We all are lucky to have Heather in our neighborhood.
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SHOP TALK
The Week of March 17, 2017
Rich Fisher
Deals and promotions available at area stores
Shop Talk is a weekly notebook covering the latest deals and events happening in the area’s stores and businesses. To submit an item, email rfisher@centraljersey.com, and enter “Item for Shop Talk” in the subject field. This week’s items are as follows: During the weekend of March 18-19, Flutter Boutique will premier its spring collection during an open house featuring the newest trends. Flutter Boutique is located at 20 S. Main St., Pennington and is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from noon to 5 p.m. For more information go to www.flutterstyle.com. * * * Origins skin care shop on 56 Nassau St. in Princeton is holding a “Spring Skin MustHave” special through March 26. Shoppers get a free gift with any $45 purchase, and two more free must-haves with a $75 purchase. For more information, go to www.origins.com or call 609-430-9440. * ** Pure Barre at 31-D Hulfish St. in Princeton is offering a new member special. New members can get four weeks of unlimited classes for $99. For more information, go to purebarre.com/nj-princeton or call 609-921-2745. *** ShabTooChic, a furniture refab shop that services custom vintage furniture and décor, is moving from its location in the Tomato Factory in Hopewell, to its new location at 37 W. Broad St. in Hopewell. The
Grand Opening will be March 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. and April 1 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will feature refreshments, door prizes and a min painting demonstration. Owner Elizabeth Murphy is teaming up with Sophia Rose Designs, as ShabTooChic provides furniture painting and workshops of all levels starting in April. Learn how to transfer a treasure from shab too chic. For more ,call 609-571-6100. * ** Suburban Transit/Coach USA has announced two new commuter lines; South Brunswick (8A Park & Ride) to Jersey City; and Hillsborough to midtown Manhattan. Both routes are available round trip and are currently up and running. Effective immediately, enjoy the comfort of temperature controlled, rest room and WiFi-equipped motor coaches during the daily commute to and from work. The bus company is committed to delivering safe and reliable service to all its potential customers. Tickets for both routes are available at www.suburbantransit.com. *** A pair of Pennington small business owners are teaming up to contribute to the Philadelphia Flower Show, running through March 19. Adriene Presti, artistic director and owner of Dahlia Florals, 107 Route 31 N., and Robin Hepburn, jewelry designer and owner of Orion Jewelry Studio, are collaborating on an ex-
hibit, “A Night Under the Red Light,” which will feature their creative floral and jewelry “Fantasy Fashion” designs. For more information, go to orionjewelrystudio.com, dahliaweddings.com, or theflowershow.com. Grover’s Mill Coffee House & Roastery holds open mic night Thursdays starting at 7 p.m. Sign-up begins at 6:45. On Saturday, March 25, acoustic singer songwriters Rodney & Eva will perform at 7 p.m. For more information, email info@groversmillcoffee.com, go to www.groversmillcoffee.com, or call 609-716-8771. *** Scrap U & Artistry Too of 2 Clerico Lane, Suite 201 in Hillsborough is hosting a number of events over the coming months, including: Kids Craft Club during school holidays. The club will encourage children’s creativity as they hang out with other kids, listen to music, and create projects. It is open to boys and girls in grades K-8, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full or half days are available. Before- and aftercare are available. The club runs the week of April 10-14 and April 27. Summer camps include: July 5-7, Water World Theme: Create a variety of projects related to water — water bombs, watercolor fun, clay water swirl bowl and sensory water jars. July 10-14, Summer Breeze: Celebrate being outside and enjoying summer. Create projects related to the outdoors, such as wind chimes, rock people, grass heads, bird feeders and patio paint. July 31-Aug. 4: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun: Kids try new things and create masterpieces. Create a variety of projects, such as washer pendants/key chains, tie dye totes, clay creations, all about that paint and duct tape art. Aug. 14-18 I SEA You: Explore the beach and create projects related to the ocean such as sand art terrariums, beach frames, glow in the dark sand and tide pool canvas. Aug. 28-Sep. 1 Vacation Vibes: Retrace summer steps, record all the fun things that were done and try something you haven’t done but wanted to do. Summer fun memory book, travel collage, fun with friends and memory cube. To register, go to www.scrapunj.com or call 732-239-5003. *** Hillsborough YMCA’s summer camps are now open
for registration for the entire community. The Y offers financial assistance for qualifying families. Hillsborough YMCA is located at 19 East Mountain Road. For more information, contact Matt Gray at mailto:mgray@somersetcountyymca.org or go to www.somersetcountyymca.org. The camp offers: • Sports, fitness, swimming, and nutrition • Fitness classes including yoga, Zumba, karate, and Ttumbling • Activities such as creative arts, games, music, art, and more • Weekly bus trips and enrichment opportunities • Community projects and visits from local safety organizations • Opportunities to make new friends • Learning experiences, relaxation, and more! Camp runs June 19 through Aug. 25, 2017 and offers full day (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), half days, partial weeks, and ex-
tended care. For more information, go to www.hrcfitness.com/summercamp. *** Scrap U & Artistry Too of 2 Clerico Lane, Suite 201 in Hillsborough is hosting a number of events over the coming months, including: Kids Craft Club during school holidays. The club will encourage children’s creativity as they hang out with other kids, listen to music, and create projects. It is open to boys and girls in grades K-8, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full or half days are available. Beforeand after-care are available. The club runs the week of April 10-14 and April 27. Summer camps include: July 5-7, Water World Theme: Create a variety of projects related to water — water bombs, watercolor fun, clay water swirl bowl and sensory water jars. July 10-14, Summer Breeze: Celebrate being out-
side and enjoying summer. Create projects related to the outdoors, such as wind chimes, rock people, grass heads, bird feeders and patio paint. July 31-Aug. 4: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun: Kids try new things and create masterpieces. Create a variety of projects, such as washer pendants/key chains, tie dye totes, clay creations, all about that paint and duct tape art. Aug. 14-18 I SEA You: Explore the beach and create projects related to the ocean such as sand art terrariums, beach frames, glow in the dark sand and tide pool canvas. Aug. 28-Sep. 1 Vacation Vibes: Retrace summer steps, record all the fun things that were done and try something you haven’t done but wanted to do. Summer fun memory book, travel collage, fun with friends and memory cube. To register, go to www.scrapunj.com or call 732239-5003.
Arts Council gallery voted favorite
The Arts Council of Princeton’s Taplin Gallery was named the state’s favorite in JerseyArts.com’s People Choice Awards. The Arts Council of Princeton was named “Favorite Art Gallery” in the 2017 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards. Presented by Discover Jersey Arts, a program of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation and New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the annual Awards highlight the work of New Jersey’s vital and diverse arts community. “We are honored to be recognized for our beloved Taplin Gallery and to be among the top arts organizations in the state,” said Taneshia Nash Laird, the Arts Council of Princeton’s executive director. “The Princeton community, and surrounding area, is fortunate to have a vibrant local arts scene that we are grateful to be a part of. We appreciate the wonderful support from peer organizations and our constituents.” This year, nearly 18,000 arts lovers cast their ballots for their favorite local groups and downtowns. The Arts Council of Princeton was among those honored this morning at the 2017 N.J. Conference on Tourism in Atlantic City. “For the ninth year in a row, the people of New Jersey have told us loud and clear that the arts matter,” said Nick Paleologos, executive director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “In every corner of the state, from the smallest town to the biggest city, we rely on the work of these exceptional artists and arts organizations to make our communities vibrant, unique places to live, work and visit.” The Arts Council of Princeton was one of 98 arts organizations and 11 downtown districts nominated in 16 categories, including favorite performing arts center, dance company, art gallery, choral group and more. Nominees were determined by their peers in the Jersey Arts Marketers network, made up of hundreds of arts groups from around the state. “The arts organizations highlighted in the JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards will not come as a surprise to many. The winners and nominees alike inspire hundreds every day,” said Adam Perle, President & CEO of ArtPride New Jersey. “These groups help our neighborhoods reach new heights and give us permission to fly to Neverland, dance on rooftops or simply take a longer, deeper look at the beauty that surrounds us. All of the nominees should be very proud of the important and impactful work they are doing.” For detailed results and more information, go to jerseyarts.com/peopleschoice.
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Hauser-Andrade Michelle Hauser and Christian Andrade were married April 2, 2016 in St. Augustine, Florida. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hauser of Belle Mead, New Jersey. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Andrade of Morristown, New Jersey. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Connecticut and received a Master’s Degree from Rider University. She is employed as a guidance counselor at the Union County Vocational Technical High School in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. The bridegroom is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickenson University and is employed as a unit representative at the Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, New Jersey. The couple reside in Hillsborough New Jersey.
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The Week of March 17, 2017
HEALTH MATTERS
Dr. Nisha Dhir
Robotic surgery helps hernia patients recover faster
A hernia occurs when part of an internal organ or tissue protrudes through a weak area of muscle. Many hernias are in the lower abdomen, also called the inguinal or groin region. Inguinal hernias are especially common among men. In fact, about 25 percent of men will develop an inguinal hernia in their lifetimes, according to the National Institutes of Health. Surgery is the only method to repair an inguinal hernia, which left untreated can cause pain and lead to other complications. At University Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP), robotic assisted surgery is helping patients with inguinal hernia return to their normal, active lives more quickly than ever.
Common Condition While there are several types of hernias, inguinal hernias are among the most common and typically are associated with a telltale bulge on one or both sides of the groin. The bulge may increase in size over time and usually seems to disappear when lying down. Other signs and symptoms of an inguinal hernia can include: · Pain or discomfort in the groin, especially when lifting, coughing, exercising or straining · Feelings of weakness, heaviness, burning or aching in the groin · A swollen or an enlarged scrotum in men or boys Hiatal hernia is another common type of hernia that occurs when the upper part of the stomach bulges through the opening of the diaphragm. This may allow acid to come back up into the esophagus, a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Symptoms of hiatal hernia may include: • Indigestion • Heartburn • Reflux • Difficulty swallowing
• Bloating • Shortness of breath Variety of causes Inguinal hernias have a variety of causes. They may be congenital defects or may result from a weakness in the abdominal wall exacerbated over time. Hernias may be more likely to form because of: • Family history of hernias • Obesity • Chronic cough due to smoking or disease • Pregnancy • Constipation • Straining to urinate • Enlarged prostate • Undescended testicles • Ascites, the buildup of abdominal fluid • Certain medical conditions, like Marfan syndrome • Weakened abdominal muscles due to poor nutrition or heavy lifting Hiatal hernias may be caused by: • Injury to the area • Being born with an unusually large hiatal opening • Persistent and intense pressure on the surrounding muscles, such as when coughing, vomiting or straining during a bowel movement, or while lifting heavy ob-
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Dr. Nisha Dhir jects Additionally, hiatal hernias are most common in people who are age 50 or older or obese. Diagnosing and treating An inguinal hernia is frequently diagnosed through physical examination, but your physician may order diagnostic tests such an ultrasound, CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis. Hiatal hernias are typically diagnosed with an upper endoscopy and other tests to assess how well the esophagus is working. To repair a hernia of any type
surgery is necessary. Surgery is usually recommended when hernias are large or are interfering with the patient’s normal activities, but may also be performed to prevent the danger of future incarceration or strangulation. When strangulation occurs and blood flow is cut off to the tissue, that tissue begins to die and gangrene is a possible consequence. Once this happens, emergency surgery is required. In cases of hiatal hernia, doctors may first prescribe antacids or other medicines to manage symptoms before recommending surgery. Robotic-assisted surgery At UMCP, surgeons are using the da Vinci Xi Surgical System to repair inguinal and hiatal hernias. The da Vinci system enables surgeons to operate through quarter inch incisions with dramatically enhanced vision, precision and control. Traditional open surgery for hernia repair involves large incisions, and often results in pain, a longer recovery time, and risk of infection. Patients who undergo traditional open surgery for hernia repair are usually advised to wait up to six weeks before resuming strenuous activities and are often
prescribed narcotic pain medication. With da Vinci surgery, most patients resume normal activities within a week and can manage their pain with over-the-counter medications.
Prevention Not all hernias can be prevented, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk for developing a hernia and to prevent a hernia from recurring after surgery: • Maintain a healthy weight • Do not smoke • Avoid heavy lifting; use the legs, not the back, when lifting • Prevent constipation and straining during bowel movements • Eat a healthy diet with foods high in fiber To learn more about roboticassisted surgery at UMCP’s Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496. Nisha Dhir, M.D., F.A.C.S., is board certified in general surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the medical staff at University Medical Center of Princeton.
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. What designations do you have and what does it mean for the people you work with? A. I am honored to announce that I have been awarded the highest designation that Realtors can attain – Platinum Level by the NJAR Circle of Excellence, another year in a row, since 2012! In today’s complex market, Real Estate professionals have to be innovative, diligent and consistent in order to excel. I have also been recognized to be in the Top 1% of all Realtors nationwide. For clients, this means that they can be assured that my years of experience and real estate knowledge will get them the results they are looking for.
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Beautiful historic home, built in 1846, this home has been the featured home in the Historic Cranbury Home Tour. one of the most highly desirable & sought after homes in Cranbury. This home is rich in history and has been impeccably updated, featuring pumpkin pine hardwood flooring throughout, beautifully updated kitchen w/granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, Five-star industrial 6 burner stove and so much more. Plenty of living space awaits w/4 BRs, 2 full & 2 half baths. Detached 2 car garage w/second story features large game room for additional living space. Resting on almost one acre with blue stone patio and screened in deck perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. Listed by Rocco D’armiento Team Wendy, Rocco, Melissa ReaLToR®, e-Pro, SReS
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BRIDGEWATER $518,223 Location! Lovely! Meticulously maintained ranch best describes this hot property! Blue ribbon school, close to shopping. Too much to mention. What are you waiting for? (Web ID 3349005) 908-874-8100
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CHESTERFIELD TWP. $439,000 A 4 BR & 2.5 BA Colonial w/ 2-story foyer, master suite with WIC, new carpet in LR, DR, stairs & hallway, full basement, 2-car garage & park-like yard. (Web ID 6906598)
EAST WINDSOR $295,000 This 3/4 BR, 1 1/2 BA Bi-Level that has gleaming HW floors, has been freshly painted and has a new furnace (Dec. 2016). This corner unit is surrounded by trees. (Web ID 6906598)
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EAST WINDSOR $599,500 This custom 9-yr-old home has 4 BRs, each w/ WIC, 3.5 BAs, loft, 3-car gar., full bsmnt, grmt kit. w/ built-in wine cooler & ceramic tile floor, cast iron staircase & HW flrs. (Web ID 6933479) 609-921-1900
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FRANKLIN TWP. $469,999 This mint condition Colonial (Saratoga model), across the street from the golf course won`t last long! Features 4 BRs, 2 1/2 BAs, full basement and 2-car garage. (Web ID 3347327) 908-874-8100
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FRANKLIN TWP. $317,500 Carefree living at its best! When living in the Enclave its easy just to take off at a moment’s notice. Beautiful 2 bedroom Cambridge that is move-in ready! (Web ID 3369210) 908-874-8100
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FRANKLIN TWP. $589,900 Elegance abounds in this 4 BR, 3.5 BA Caledonia model w/ finished basement w/ full BA & wet bar! Upgrades throughout. Features premium lot w/ great size yard. (Web ID 3364008) 609-921-1900
HAMILTON TWP. $295,000 A stunning 4th-floor, end-unit condo w/ elevator access & many upgrades. Desirable Union model. Close to the Hamilton Train station makes this a commuter`s delight. (Web ID 6933631) 609-448-1400
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HAMILTON TWP. $529,000 Unique home w/ cstm woodwork throughout is full of charm & character. Features 4 BRs, 2 1/2 BAs, lg EIK including a new stove w/ double oven & microwave. (Web ID 6927071) 609-448-1400
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HILLSBOROUGH $789,900 7 Gumble Ct. A full Brick front Country Classics Brentwood IV on a premium lot with tree-lined back yard. Many upgrades. Top-rated school system. Dir: Amwell Rd, (Rte 514) to Amsterdam Dr. to Gumble Ct. (Web ID 3366561) 908-874-8100
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HOPEWELL TWP. $525,000 Tucked away, yet just up the hill from Hopewell Boro is this retreat. Set on over 3.5 acres with a gorgeous lap pool. This home has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. (Web ID 6932524) 609-921-1900
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LAWRENCEVILLE $299,000 A beautiful, 3 BR, 2 ½ bath town house in the Manors w/ new kitchen, hardwood floors and new windows. A must see! (Web ID 6934869)
LAWRENCEVILLE $489,000 A 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial w/ HW flrs, EIK w/ granite, SS applcs. & maple cabinets, master w/ WIC, fireplace, plus large back deck. (Web ID 6920348)
LAWRENCEVILLE $1,450,000 A magnificent 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA cstm-built home situated on 5 acres in an enclave, minutes from downtown Princeton. (Web ID 6902840)
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MANVILLE $219,900 828 South Main St. This 4 BR Cape Cod has ref. wd flr. t/o main level. Fenced back yard. Full unfinished dry bsmnt. Not in Flood Zone. Great location. Dir: S Main St. to #828. Easy parking on 2 side streets. (Web ID 3332286) 908-874-8100
NEW BRUNSWICK $315,000 A 3 BR & 2 full BA expanded Cape Cod on 0.24-acre corner lot, newly renovated w/ paint, 2 BAs, laminated wd flr, HVAC & applcs., fin. basement & lg fenced yard. (Web ID 6936144)
PLAINSBORO TWP. $399,000 Nothing left to do but move in! Not to be missed, this mint condition, much sought-after 2 BR, 2 1/2 BA McCarter model in Princeton Landing has it all. (Web ID 6923340)
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Anne Haas
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PLAINSBORO TWP. $515,000 A 3 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial w/ EIK, fresh paint, new carpet & front door, master suite w/ 2 Calif closets & updtd BA, new deck, 2-car gar. & fin. bsmnt. WWP Schools. (Web ID 6929153)
PLAINSBORO TWP. $1,175,000 Come see this beautiful St Andrews II model on a 1-plus acre wooded lot in the Crossings at Grover Mills East Estate. This brick front house has 5 BRs & 5 1/2 BAs. (Web ID 6924429)
PRINCETON JCT. $709,000 This 4 BR, 2.5 BA Contemporary has EIK, cherry cabinets, SS applcs., granite countertops, WB FP, master suite & HW floors. WWP schools. (Web ID 6868525)
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ROCKY HILL $449,000 An opportunity in Rocky Hill Boro., on nearly 3 acres w/ single-family home & 2 oversized, 2-car garages ready for renovation & possible expansion/subdivision. (Web ID 6890061) 609-921-1900
SOUTH BOUND BROOK A beautiful 2 BR, 3 Full BA model w/ 9 ft. ceil. in Canal Crossing. Great commuter location, close to major roads, NJ Transit & train station. Development is FHA approved. (Web ID 3361277) $285,000
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WEST AMWELL TWP. $386,000 One mile from Lambertville & New Hope, sits this totally redone, impressive 4 BR, 2 BA ranch. You will be very impressed with this house set well back & above the road on nearly 3 acres. (Web ID 3349308) 609-448-1400
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