Hillsborough Beacon 2017-03-17

Page 1

SERVING THE VALLEY’S COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS SINCE 1956

TIMEOFF

SPORTS

A puppet master

Stroke of success

Paul Zerdin at the Stress Factory. PLUS: Faith Bahadurian reviews Aja Asain Cuisine.

The swim team is looking to the future after a successful Meet of Champions. Page 7A

VOL. 61, NO. 11

Published every Friday

Friday, March 17, 2017

609-924-3244

centraljersey.com

hillsboroughbeacon.com

$1

Dems name Burke, Staats for committee race By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Weeks before a county deadline for partisan candidates to file for the 2017 primaries, two Democrats in Hillsborough have officially thrown their names in the ring for a pair of spots on the township council. On Sunday, the Hillsborough Democratic Organization (HDO) formally announced its endorsement of Jane Staats and Harrison “Harry” Burke in their respective bids for a pair of three-year terms on the governing body. “The HDO is proud to stand behind Jane Staats and Harry

Burke,” HDO Chairman John Beggiato said. “We believe that Jane and Harry have already demonstrated a strong commitment to the community and will bring fresh, new ideas to Hillsborough.” The two township committee hopefuls were named the party’s choice during the HDO’s nomination meeting on Wednesday, March 8. If they make it through the primary process, Staats and Burke will vie for the two seats currently occupied by incumbent Republicans Douglas Tomson and Gloria McCauley, whose terms will come to a close at the end of the year.

Though neither incumbent has formally announced their intention to run for re-election, Hillsborough Township Republican Committee Chair Helen Haines said the group will vote on the matter this Saturday. Looking forward to their candidacy, Beggiato said he was confident in their ability to represent the residents of Hillsborough. “Jane and Harry are long-term residents that care deeply about Hillsborough,” he said. “They want to ensure every resident has a voice and that the township government focuses on everyone’s concerns.” According to the HDO, Staats

is a 30-year resident of Hillsborough who raised her son Wayne with her husband Gregory Staats in the township. She received her bachelor’s degree from La Salle University in Philadelphia and her master’s degree at Rutgers University. Having taught math for more than three decades as a public school teacher, the recent retiree spent more than half of her career at Hillsborough High School, where she also created and facilitated a smoking cessation group for the students. Burke, the HDO said, was born and raised within the township. He received his bachelor’s

degree in government and politics from St. John’s University; he is currently enrolled at Rutgers University, where he is pursuing his master’s degree in Political Science: United Nations and Global Policy studies. He was actively involved in varsity sports in school and played lacrosse at St. John’s, a Division 1 team. He worked at various programs for children and adults with disabilities, including ARC of Somerset County, Camp HEART of Hillsborough Recreation Department and Meals on Wheels. In high school, Burke traveled to Uganda, where he assisted buildSee DEMOCRATS, Page 5A

County to host self defense classes for students By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson and Somerset County Police Academy Director Dr. Richard Celeste, announced that the Somerset County Police Academy will be offering a community program titled “Personal Safety for High School Seniors.” The program will be open to all Somerset County high school seniors. As high school seniors prepare to graduate, many will be leaving home for new and exciting educational opportunities and job opportunities in unfamiliar areas. Some may remain at home in Somerset County taking advantage of the county’s many available resources and opportunities. In preparation for this exciting, post-graduation time, the Academy will be offering this program to prepare graduates for their new adventures, whatever they may be. The three hour program will be conducted once on Tuesday, April 11 and again on Thursday, May 4. Participants need only attend one session, and each session will be limited to 50 participants. The classes will commence at 6 p.m. at the Somerset County Public Safety Center located at 402 Roycefield Road, in Hillsborough Township. Participants should dress in loose, comfortable clothing since the program will be both informative and interactive. Additionally, a writing instrument and notebook, along with and a bottle of water or other fa-

vorite hydrating beverage are also strongly recommended. Topics will include victimization, predators, situational awareness, personal safety tips, identifying potential safety issues, dealing with a physical confrontation, being a good witness and basic unarmed defense techniques. It is the intended goal of this program to prepare our graduating seniors with an additional life skill set, namely, the ability to identify potential real world safety concerns and to provide suggestions and training on how to respond to those situations. Each session is free, and participants must pre-register by Friday, April 7, 2017, parents/guardians are also welcome to attend. Individuals may register by visiting the Somerset County Police Academy website. Additionally, the Somerset County Association of Chiefs of Police is sponsoring its annual five day Police Youth Week program from July 17-21. This program is free and open to all Somerset County high school students. For more information about the Police Youth Week program, please visit www.somersetcountypoliceacademy.com clicking on the “Community Events” tab and then clicking on the tab marked “Police Youth Week.” For more information about these programs, please contact Detective Brian Giannini, Somerset County Police Academy at 908541-5038 or giannini@co.somerset.nj.us.

Courtesy photo

Buzzing with words Nearly 50 students grades 3-8 from throughout Somerset County faced off in the 2017 Bee Spectacular on Saturday, March 11. This year’s first place winner, Anmol Bhatia, of Green Brook Middle School (pictured above) will go on to represent Somerset County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this spring. Contestants from Hillsborough Township included fourth grader Sara Newalkar, of Woods Road Elementary School (pictured top left), fourth grader Ria Chandola, of Woods Road Elementary School (pictured middle) and sixth grader Tara Khosia, of Immaculate Conception School.

Domestic abuse shelter helped by local teens By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Three local field hockey teams out of Hillsborough High School took some time from their love of the game to share some love with another group of women and their families in their time of need. Earlier this month, the Hillsborough High School Girls Field Hockey Teams at the freshmen, junior varsity and varsity levels worked together to collect and do-

nate boxes of toiletries and school supplies to Safe+Sound Somerset, an organization aimed at helping survivors of domestic abuse. “The teams wanted to do something in addition to the annual Pink Games which support breast cancer and we decided to do something literally in our front yard, with Safe+Sound,” Head Coach Barrie Foley said. Safe+Sound Somerset, located on Homestead Road in Hillsborough, works to “empower sur-

vivors of domestic abuse and engage the community to break the cycle of violence.” According to Safe+Sound Somerset, approximately one-infour women and one-in-seven men will experience some form of domestic violence in their life, with just 25 percent of all physical assaults committed by intimate partners being reported to the police. The group also estimates that there are 1.5 million high school

Index Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A Classified . . . . . . . . . . C/D/E Editorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A Lifestyle . . . . . . . . . . . . 1BA

students experiencing physical abuse in a dating relationship every year, nationwide and “at any given moment, 42,000 individuals are suffering in a domestic violence relationship” in Somerset County. For Junior Varsity Captain Lauren Alexander, the opportunity to help out a local cause was well received. “It was great to be able to help an organization so close to home,” Alexander said.

Call us Movie Times . . . . . in TIMEOFF Senior Corner. . . . . . . . . . . 6A Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3A Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7A

News: (609) 924-3244 Classified: (609) 924-3250 Advertising: (609) 924-3244 To subscribe: (609) 874-2205

2A Hillsborough Beacon

www.hillsboroughbeacon.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

CALENDAR Lenten soup sale

Fri. March 3 to April 7 Eat in and take out every Friday from 4 - 6 p.m. at Holy Ghost Church, located at the corner of Roosevelt & 6th Ave, Manville. Also on the menu will be pirohi and potato pancakes. To pre-order takeout, call 908-722-1561 or email HolyGhostOC@gmail.com each Thursday.

Indoor farmers market

Sat. March 18 — The Indoor Winter Farmers Market of Hillsborough believes in the importance of supporting our local food sources and businesses year round. We desire to make local, sustainably grown food available to all in our community. The market will be held inside of the Peter J. Biondi

Building, located at 379 South Branch Road on Saturday, March 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Other dates include April 15. The market is in partnership with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of NJ headquartered on River Rd in Hillsborough as well as the Hillsborough Township Agricultural Advisory Committee. More details can be found on the Facebook page or online at www.KennetteProductions.com.

Caregiver retreat Sat, March 18 - St Joseph’s Parish, Caregiver Ministry is hosting their second caregivers retreat from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Sat. March 18. If you are the caregiver of a special needs child, an elderly parent, sibling or

spouse, a mentally or physically challenged person, or are responsible for the health and well-being of another, you are invited to share in a gentle, spiritual and uplifting morning. The morning will begin with an optional mass at 8:30 a.m. The program will be held in the Parish Center and run from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., including lunch. The program will include professionals who will share spiritual, financial and legal support to caregivers. St Joseph’s Parish is located at 34 Yorktown Road in Hillsborough. There is a time to give, and a time to receive. Please consider taking time for yourself and accept our invitation. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Carol Jorgensen at 908-3697143 or email carolj623@comcast.net

The event will take place on March 19 from 2-4 p.m. at 62 Peterson Road, Hillsborough. Entry is $20/person, with kids getting in for free. For information or to RSVP, contact Anne Iannone at 908-359-5188 or e m a i l events@borodems.org.

High school fashion show

Sat. March 25 - The Class of 2017 is holding its Hillsborough High School Project Graduation Fashion Show and Food Tasting event on Saturday, March 25. Titled “Look Out World, Here We Come,” the food tasting will start at 6-7:15 p.m., with the fashion show slated to start at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. All proceeds will benefit Project Graduation. Meet the Tickets to the food tastDemocratic ing and fashion show are candidates $35. Admission to just the fashion show will cost $15 Sun. March 19 - Join the for adults and $10 for senHillsborough Democrats for iors and students. “Coffee and Candidates,” an informal gathering to get to “The Jewish know each other and share thoughts with Township Mayflower” Committee candidates Harry Tues. March 28 - “The Burke and Jane Staats. Cof- Jewish Mayflower - The fee and tea will be served Amazing Saga of America’s along with dessert. Feel free Earliest Jews” will be preto bring a dessert or snack to sented by Leora Isaacs, share. Ph.D on Tuesday, March 28 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. The fee is $5.00. Leora Isaacs will lead us on an amazing journey of discovery about how our ancestors helped discover and establish the United States.

Women’s Auxiliary Bunny

Breakfast Sat. April 1 - The Hillsborough Township Fire Company No. 3 Women’s Auxiliary will host its annual breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 1. Starting at 8:15 a.m., the breakfast will have two separate seating opportunities, where attendees can enjoy pancakes and french toast, hash browns, scrambled eggs and other breakfast staples. All tickets are $12, with children under two years old getting in for free if they sit on an adult’s lap - please, no strollers. Bring your own camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny. For reservations or questions please email Genene Rozycki at nenerie22@aol.com or call 908-829-4447.

March Madness and music Sat. April 1 - Join the Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties for a March Madness & Music event in support of JFS’ children, family and older adult services. March Madness & Music will be held on Saturday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at the SSBJCC, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater. Highlights of this community wide event include Final Four Semi-Final Games on big screen TVs, a Main Event DJ, door prizes, Pop-A-Shot Games and photo booths. Refreshments include beer, wine, game time food, snacks and soda (Kosher dietary laws observed). Tickets purchased in advance are $36/person (includes 2 beer/wine tickets).

A table for eight can be reserved in advance for $260 (includes 2 beer/wine tickets per person). Tickets can also be purchased at the door. To register for this fun event contact JFS at www.JewishFamilySvc.org, 908-725-7799 or Admin@JewishFamilySvc.org.

Rotary Club Easter Egg hunt

Sat. April 8 - The Annual Hillsborough Rotary Club Easter Egg Hunt, a Hillsborough tradition for the past 16 years, is scheduled this year for Saturday, April 8, beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Youth Football Complex on Triangle Road. The Easter Bunny and 3,000 treat-filled eggs await children 8 years old and younger, who will be organized into three age groups with different starting times for the hunt. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served afterwards. Participation in this Rotary event is free. Family and friends are encouraged to bring cameras. Sat. April 15 - From 10 a.m. to noon on April 15, the Montgomery Evangelical Free Church will host its Easter Egg Hunt. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Loacted at 246 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road in Belle Mead, the church will put over 6,000 eggs on the lawn for children to seek out. There will also be games, prizes, cookie decorating, crafts and an Easter story time. The hunt is BYOB - bring your own basket - and free for all.

Send items to amartins@centraljersey.co m or fax to 609-924-3842. For details, call 609-8742163.

Hillsborough Beacon

www.hillsboroughbeacon.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

3A

IN THE LIBRARY

The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Starting this year, the Hillsborough library will be open on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. throughout the year except for the following dates: April 16, May 14, May 28, June 18, Sept. 3. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddy - March 18, 1:50 p.m. - 4 p.m. For the month of March, view the collections of the

Somerset County Culture & Arts Commission. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Adult programs (registration required): • Discover Traditional Origami - Learn origami, the Asian art of paper folding. Enjoy a hands-on experience and take away a piece of this traditional art form that you create. The teacher, Joy Ann Cabanos, is a featured artist in the Welcome Neighbor: Sharing Cultural Art Traditions II art exhibition on display at the library in March. Adults and ages 13 and up. Sat. March 18, 12 - 1:30 p.m. • You Can Have a Rain

BONDED & INSURED

Garden - Pat Rector, Toby Horton and Chris Obropta from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, with other colleagues, installed the rain garden in front of the Hillsborough Municipal Building. The design was by landscape architect Toby Horton of the Rutgers Landscape Architecture Department. Now, Pat will share how rain gardens work and how you can have one in your yard. Thurs. March 23, 7-8 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Discover Traditional Origami (Ages 8-12) - Learn origami, the Asian art of paper folding. Enjoy a hands-on experience and take away a piece of this traditional art form that you create. The teacher, Joy Ann Cabanos, is a featured artist

in the Welcome Neighbor: Sharing Cultural Art Traditions II art exhibition on display at the library in March. Sat. March 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Spring Craft - Stop by the Children’s Room to do a craft while supplies last. Mon. March 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime (For Parents/Caregivers and children up to 36 months) - Engage in a world of learning through play with Miss Liz from the Hillsborough Gymboree as we fly our parachute, sing songs, and shake our maracas. Mon. March 20, 10 - 10:45 a.m. • Toddler Time (18-36 months) - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child with stories, songs and

more. Tues. March 21, 9:30 10 a.m. • Rhyme Time (Newborn-24 months) - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Tues. March 21, 10:30 - 11 a.m. • Story Time - Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills. Tues. March 21, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Public Speaking & Leadership Skills Workshop (Grades 5-8) - During this workshop series, students will be immersed in an environment conducive to improving public speaking skills while learning about topics such as vocal inflection, creating effective visuals, impromptu speaking, and steps to become a leader in your school & community. Hosted by the Hillsbor-

FAMILY OPERATED SINCE 1960

Larry’s RESIDENTIAL WINDOW CLEANING RAIN GUTTER CLEANING

PA - (215) 946-3097 NJ - (609) 688-1880 COMPETITIVE PRICES

10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD. Offer expires 3/31/2017

Pools • Spas • Supplies • Sales Service • Installation • Inspection Renovation • Salt Generators and Heat Pumps • Leak Detection Liners • Resurfacing • Coping Tiles • Decking • Full Retail Store Fibre Tech With 25 Year Warranty Open All Year 7 Days A Week Call now for a

FREE ESTIMATE! 747 Route 18 East Brunswick NJ www.Stardust-Pools.com Phone: 732-691-4038 Fax: 732-238-4605

customerservice@stardust-pools.com License 13VH04384800

Good Mood Restaurant BREAKFAST • LUNCH • BRUNCH OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 7am – 2:30pm

609-755-2525

Capital Plaza 1560D North Olden Avenue, Ewing, NJ 08638

BUY ONE ENTREE RECEIVE A 2nd ENTREE

FREE!*

2nd Entree to be of equal or less value with a minimum purchase of 2 beverages. HB

* Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on Weekends and Holidays. Not Valid for take-out.

HEADSTARTS & BREAKFAST BREAKS cannot be used with any coupon offer. One coupon per party. Value up to $7.00

Grand Opening March 18th

ough High School Loudspeakers Club. Tues. March 21, 5-6 p.m. • ACT vs. SAT (Grades 9-12 and parents/caregivers) - A presentation about demystifying the two different exams, in which C2 Education of Bridgewater will explain the exams as well as help students determine which test is right for them. Tues. March 21, 7-8 p.m. • Digital Economy: Analytics (Grades 7-12 and adults) - Social, Mobile, Analytics and Cloud (SMAC) are the four technologies currently driving business innovation. The social and economic impact of these technologies are widespread and accelerating. Learn from a 45-minute presentation by technologies experts on each topic. Wed. March 22, 7-8 p.m.

TOWN FORUM 4A

Hillsborough Beacon

Friday, March 17, 2017

COLLEGE CONNECTION

College Fairs shed light on schools By Susan Alaimo

Where should students start the information gathering process in their search to find the perfect college? The answer may be very close to home. Hillsborough High School is hosting its 11th annual College Fair this Wednesday, March 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from over 120 colleges, universities, technical schools and the military will be hosting tables filled with materials, and will be available to answer individual questions on any college-related topic. Next month, Mercer County Community College will hold a similar fair on Tuesday, April 25th starting at 6 p.m.. On a larger scale, the Meadowlands in Secaucus will host a National College Fair on Wednesday, April 26 (9 a.m. to noon and 5-8 p.m.) and on Thursday, April 27 (9 a.m. to noon). The grand scope of this event provides the opportunity for students to attend workshops on topics including: College Search Process, How to Write a Great College Essay, College Athletics, Performing Arts, Applying to Health Professions, Test Optional Admissions, and Financial Aid and Scholarships. The best news is that admission to all of these fairs is free, so students and parents have the perfect opportunity for “one stop shopping” to gather answers to all of their college-related questions. To make the most of this opportunity, students should do their homework in advance. They should make a list of the colleges in which they are specifically interested, and questions to which they are seeking answers. Then, while talking to each college representative, students should ask for a business card. Once home, students should email the reps of colleges in which they are particularly interested, thanking them for their time and information and expressing interest in their school. This is the basis of establishing a relationship with the college rep, who is often the same person who will be making the decisions as to who is accepted or rejected to the school. Attending a college fair is likewise the perfect opportunity for parents to get answers regarding their concerns - often related to financing a college education. There is nothing like touring the grounds of a college campus and experiencing, first hand, what the school has to offer. But with more than 3,500 colleges in the U.S., and more than 800 colleges within 300 miles of central New Jersey, students should narrow down their search to potential “good fit colleges” before embarking on their road trips. A local college fair can provide the muchneeded information to start a productive college search. Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by IVYLeague educated instructors, for more than 20 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com

www.hillsboroughbeacon.com 421 Route 206 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Bernard Kilgore, Group Publisher 1955-1967 Mary Louise Kilgore Beilman, Board Chairman 1967-2005

Andrew Martins

Joseph Eisele

Managing Editor

Publisher

Mike Morsch

Donna Kenyon

Regional Editor

Executive Editor

Michele Nesbihal General Manager mnesbihal@centraljersey.com

Corporate Offices

198 Route 9 North, Suite 100 Manalapan, N.J. 07726

(609) 924-3244 © Packet Media, LLC. 2017.

All Rights Reserved.

FAX (609) 921-2714 (Advertising) FAX (609) 924-3842 (Editorial)

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GOP healthcare plan could do more harm than good To the editor: The CBO report on the GOP’s American Health Care Act confirmed that it will have a crippling effect on the health coverage of Americans, and I am concerned that Governor Christie and New Jersey’s Congressional representatives are not taking this impact seriously enough. Christie has previously expressed only mild concerns about the cuts to the Medicaid expansion, which has insured over 550,000 more adults in New Jersey. He even said he was “heartened by the idea” that nothing would change for four years, as if four years fix the fact that many low income people will lose their health insurance. His attitude toward thousands of New Jerseyans who won’t be able to afford health care after a freeze on funding levels and drop in federal funding is far too unconcerned and aloof. Also with less people covered, more people will use the emergency room for their health care. Christie is supporting the bill that will make this charity care in hospitals more likely, and yet he also recently

proposed a $50 million cut to charity care. Why is he endorsing a policy that will put greater strain on hospitals and at the same time cutting funding to those hospitals? This certainly does not show that he cares about health care for New Jersey residents, especially care for poor, elderly, and disabled people. It’s encouraging that Christie has met with some Congressional representatives in NJ to discuss the impact of the Medicaid rollback. However, if he and other representatives were truly concerned that this bill would harm vulnerable people, they would not be so indecisive about their support of it. Lower income people in New Jersey will lose coverage. Premiums for older people living in New Jersey will increase - and increase drastically for low income older people. Our healthcare system does need reform to combat the problems that exist, but this bill that the GOP is rushing through is clearly going to hurt thousands of the most vulnerable New Jersey residents. Especially in light of the CBO report which showed exactly how many Americans across the country would lose coverage ($14 million by 2018, $24 million by 2026), Governor Christie and other New Jersey Republicans should withdraw their support from this bill. Emily Simroth Hillsborough

THE STATE WE’RE IN

Lance misses the mark with claim against protesters To the editor:

As a constituent in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional district, I was surprised to hear and read Rep. Leonard Lance’s remarks condemning New Jersey citizens. Rep. Lance said without any evidence that the New Jersey voters who attended his town hall meetings protesting his vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act and his support of President Trump’s executive order discriminating against religion are paid by a Hillary Clinton Super PAC. Such a dishonest accusation belies the integrity he swore to uphold as an elected representative. Such dishonest behavior on his part misrepresents his constituents. As Abraham Lincoln, the greatest elected official of the Republican Party, said: ``You can fool all the people some of the time and you can fool some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool all the people all of the time.’’ Here’s hoping Rep. Lance takes Lincoln to heart and apologizes for taking his constituents for granted. Lisa K. Winkler Summit

Michele S. Byers

Pine Barrens prescribed fires: A renewal force 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.” 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 Bar-

rens 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. 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 wildfires. Homes and human 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 actually 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 re-sprout 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. Kudos to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service for their expertise in conducting 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. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

Democrats

Continued from Page 1A ing a home for a family of seven, coached lacrosse to youths there and participated in other various projects throughout that country. Party officials said both candidates were interested in increasing public participation in their local government. “Our residents have great ideas, and I am ready to actively pursue a more cohesive community dynamic and a vibrant economy in Hillsborough,” Burke said. “Participation in

Hillsborough Beacon

www.hillsboroughbeacon.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

politics and government, especially at the local level, is the oldest tradition in American history and should never be taken for granted.” “By promoting transparency and open communication, residents’ concerns could finally be addressed,” Staats said. Along with Staats and Burke, the Hillsborough Democrats also have Laurie C. Poppe running for a seat as member of the state Senate. She formally joined the race after Zenon Christodoulou, the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican state Sen.

Kip Bateman, quit the race. She joins the ticket of incumbent Assemblyman Andrew P. Zwicker and Assembly candidate Roy Freiman in the 16th District, made up of parts of Mercer, Somerset, Middlesex and Hunterdon counties. In an effort to promote their candidates, Beggiato said the HDO will be hosting a “Coffee and Candidates” fundraising gathering at his home on March 19. Billed as an “informal gathering to get to know each other and share thoughts” with how the township should be run, the

event will let participants chat with Burke and Staats from 2-4 p.m. at 62 Peterson Road, with the $20 entry fee going directly to the campaign effort. Beggiato said that sort of interaction is just one way that the HDO is looking to energize its local base leading up to the 2017 election and beyond. “Our growing base of supporters want a more inclusive and participatory government,” he said. “They are energized and are rolling up their sleeves in support of Jane and Harry.”

Classifieds Classifieds

Great Content Great

Fascial Stretch TherapyTM is a unique, complete & comprehensive system of table-based assisted stretching, focusing on the joint capsule & connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones & joints. %HQHĸ WV • Increases Flexibility & Joint Range of Motion • Lengthen & Re-aligns Muscles • Improves Posture • Decreases Aches & Pains Results Felt in One Session! Cumulative Results with Multiple Sessions!

Christine Femia,

centraljersey.com GET GET CONNECTED! CONNECTED!

Stiff Joints? Tight Muscles?

Exercise Physiologist.

MyoFascial Stretch Therapist Local News Local

973-214-7764 or cfem23@aol.com

5A

6A Hillsborough Beacon

www.hillsboroughbeacon.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER coming a victim of fraud and identity theft. For the May meeting, we plan to have the Hillsborough Rockettes perform for us.

CHAPTER A

provides free income tax service for low and moderAt our April meeting, ate income tax payers. The Christine Newman of AARP taxpayer does not have to be will discuss current trends in a member of AARP. The frauds and scams along with closest tax help locations to Trips & Programs Hillsborough are: Somerset information, tips, and reThe AARP Foundation County EMT facility on sources to help prevent beRoycefield Rd., Manville Legal Notices N OTICE Public Library, and MontLEGAL NOTICE Yo u c a n ema i l gomery Community Center The Hillsborough Township Board of Fire Commissioners a l l Leg a l s a d will conduct a work meeting on March 21, 2017 starting at in Skillman. Call 908-5417:00 pm. The meeting will be at the Hillsborough Township c o py t o : Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, 5710 to set up an appointNew Jersey. Date changed from March 14, 2017 to March 21, 2017 due legalnotices ment. to weather. @centraljersey.com Thurs., Apr. 20 — PaHB, 1x, 3/17/17 Fee: $6.82 permill Playhouse “Million Legal Notices Dollar Quartet” with lunch NOTICE OF DECISION at nearby FM Kirby CarHILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD riage House. The show was The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, March inspired by a recording ses09, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolution was memorialized: sion featuring Elvis Presley, Yannuzzi Group, Inc. - File 16-PB-11-SRV - Applicant GRANTED preliminary and final major site plan approval; ‘c’ bulk variances (consolidation of lots required) for relief from Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee maximum lot coverage; minimum front yard setback; minimum rear yard setback; and design waivers for parking; design waiver for lighting; and submission waivers from having Lewis and Carl Perkins. The to submit an EIS, CIS and TIS, to renovate an existing building to operate a repair shop for machines and equipment to be used for the Applicant’s business, on Property known as bus departs from the Lowes 300 Sunnymead Road, Block 183, Lots 36.02 and 37 on the Hillsborough Township Tax parking lot at 10:15 a.m. Maps, located in the I-1, Light Industrial Zoning District, with conditions. For information on any The above-referenced Resolution has been filed in the Planning & Zoning Department and is available for public inspection at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 of our upcoming trips, call South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Diana Reinhardt at 908Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk 369-4362. HB, 1x, 3/17/17 Fee: $24.18 News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors NOTICE TO BIDDERS age 60 and older are invited HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION REFUSE/GARBAGE REMOVAL SERVICES to join Chapter A. Younger Notice is hereby given that the Hillsborough Township Board of Education will be receiving sealed bids at the board offices located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, spouses of seniors are also New Jersey 08844, for Refuse/Garbage Removal Services. eligible for membership. A copy of the bid instructions, bid forms and specifications may be inspected and picked up from the Business Administrator at the board offices between the hours of 8:30 Dues are $5 a year and new a.m. and 4:00 p.m., except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, or on the Board’s website: www.htps.us. Further information may be obtained by calling the School Business Administrator at 908-431-6600. All bidders must use and complete all bid forms and must comply with every requirement contained in the instructions and specifications. Bids are to be marked in a sealed envelope and delivered to Mr. Aiman Mahmoud, School Business Administrator, with the name of the work, “Hillsborough Township Board of Education – Refuse/Garbage Removal Services" plainly marked on the front of the envelope. Every bid must be accompanied by a certified check or a bid bond in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid or $20,000.00, whichever is less. Pursuant to P.L. 2004 c.57, all bids must be accompanied by a New Jersey Business Registration Certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 et seq., "Law Against Discrimination" and Affirmative Action, N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1. et seq. No bidder who is on the State Treasurer's, the SDA's or the Federal Government's List of Debarred, Suspended or Disqualified Bidders shall be eligible to bid on this work. Bids must be submitted to the Hillsborough Township Board of Education no later than 10:00 a.m. on April 5, 2017. All bids will be opened and read to the public at that time by the School Business Administrator at the board offices. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the opening of the bids. The Hillsborough Township Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding process if it is in the best interest of the Board of Education. The contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. No bid shall be deemed accepted until the adoption of a formal resolution by the Hillsborough Township Board of Education. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq. pertaining to the "Public School Contracts Law", and all applicable federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, including N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1.1 et seq. regarding Affirmative Action of all authorities having jurisdiction over the provision of goods and services, shall apply to the contract. THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 ET SEQ. HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION Aiman Mahmoud School Business Administrator HB, 1x, 3/17/17 Fee: $54.87 Aff: $15.00

members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson

CHAPTER B The monthly meeting will be held April 23 during the spring luncheon. The doors will open at 10:30

a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. Meeting attendees can bring a bag lunch if they would like, since coffee and tea are provided. New members are welcome. The next bingo will be held on March 23. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of $3 for one double card or $5 for two and includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, drink and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Mon. March 20: An Italian celebration with great food, open bar and entertainment will be held at Li-

Greci’s for St. Joseph’s Feast. SOLD OUT. If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231

MANVILLE SENIOR CORNER The Manville Senior Citizens meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The next meeting is April 13. Membership is open to anyone age 50 and older, residents and non-residents.Registration for recreation department exercise activities for seniors can be done at the library as well as the recreation department. Just pay at the facility when you register. All classes are at the Community Room in the Library. Senior chair yoga with Carrie is scheduled on Fridays from Jan. 6 to March

31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee is $20. Senior chair aerobics classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 4 to March 29 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The fee is $15. The adult walking program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. The program will run until April 2017. Participants will meet at Manville High School. There is a $15 entry fee and reservations are being taken at the Manville Recreation Department during normal office hours. Senior low-impact chair aerobics are on Tuesdays

from Jan. 3 to March 28 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. The fee is $7.50. Senior Zumba Gold classes will be held on Thursdays, Jan. 5 to March 30 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Registration fee is $7.50. Movie and a buffet will continue on announced dates. Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting. Remember to bring one item per member to help stock the Food Bank. The executive board will continue to hold its meet-

ings on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting. Recreation events Thursday, March 30 — Trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Penn. Bus leaves from the Manville VFW at 10 a.m. The cost is $30, with $20 back and $5 for food. Contact Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156. Atlantic City — The bus normally leaves at 9 a.m. from the VFW parking lot the third Wednesday of each month for Caesar’s. The next trip to Atlantic City will be Wednesday, April 19. The cost is $35, of which $30 will be returned. — Gerry Klimowich

$

Free es at m i t Es

100

Exterior Car Wash

Inst OF New allatio F Driv n of ewa y

263 Rt. 31 N, Washington, NJ 07882 Residential & Commercial Pot Hole Repairs • Crack Filling Resurfacing • New Parking Lot Construction Private Roadways • Tar & Chip • Heavy Duty Seal Coating

$654

plus tax

State-of-the-Art Equipment Spot Free Rinse Shammy Dried

$1495

plus tax

Wash Your Car As Often As You Like! Fast Sign-up Just Ask Our Attendant

Visit Our Website: www.ChPaving.com Serving New Jersey

1-855-4CHPAVE

NJ Lic. #13VH01381000

609-737-6972

3/30/17

UNLIMITED MONTHLY PLAN

SPORTS 7A

Friday, March 17, 2017

Hillsborough Beacon

Swim team finishes strong at Meet of Champions By Justin Feil Correspondent

The end of another season brought with it more medals for the Hillsborough High School swim teams. It’s become a given that the Raiders will close each year well, and this year that again was true. At the Meet of Champions, Megan Bull finished second in the girls 200 freestyle in 1:49.39, just nine-hundredths of a second behind Ocean City’s Amanda Nunan. Alexandra Temple took sixth in the 100 backstroke in 57.01 seconds. The girls 400 free relay of Haley Tevnan, Rachel Karan, Temple and Bull was third in 3:32.05. The 200 free relay of Temple, Jordan McChesney, Tevnan and Bull was fourth in 1:37.34. The 200 medley of Temple, Bull, Liliana Passalacqua and Tevnan took 12th in 1:49.86. On the boys side, Josh Franco took seventh in the boys 100 free in 46.75 sec-

onds while Matt Sanders closed his career with a 12th-place finish in the 100 free in 47.60 seconds. The Hillsborough team of Franco, Karl Conrad, Derek Kosydar and Sanders finished eighth in the 400 free relay in 3:15.49. They posted a season-best 3:13.07 to advance to the finals. The 200 free relay was 11th in 1:28.69 with Franco, Alex Gonzalez, Kosydar and Sanders. “They were their best times of the season,� said Hillsborough head coach Todd Sudol. “From where we started, to be competing for another state sectional title and have these finish in the state top 16, it was a nice way to end the season.� The boys finished second in the Central Jersey Public A championship. One year after winning it, the second-seeded Raiders lost to a top-seeded Hunterdon Central team, 93-77. Franco and Sanders won two events apiece in the final meet, and they helped Hillsborough

Obituaries

$PDQGD 0DF'RXJDOO 'DQLHO $PDQGD 0DF'RXJDOO 'DQLHO SDVVHG DZD\ 0DUFK DW KRPH DIWHU DQ H[WHQGHG EDWWOH ZLWK FDQFHU %RUQ 0D\ LQ 1HVKDQLF 1- VKH ZDV D PHPEHU RI WKH ORFDO 6RPHUVHW &RXQW\ + %RRWV DQG 6DGGOHV (TXHVWULDQ &OXE ZLQQLQJ QXPHURXV DZDUGV $PDQGD JUDGXDWHG IURP 7RPV 5LYHU +LJK 6FKRRO 6KH EHJDQ ZRUNLQJ IRU WKH 7UXPS RUJDQL]DWLRQ DV D VHFUHWDU\ LQ 1HZ <RUN &LW\ WKHQ ZLWK -RVHSK 'HPDUFR 5HDO (VWDWH &RUSRUDWLRQ LQ %RVWRQ 0$ 6KH WUDYHOHG WR 6DXGL $UDELD DQG ZDV 6DOHV 0DQDJHU IRU -2,&2 +DLU &DUH SURGXFWV 8SRQ KHU UHWXUQ $PDQGD ZRUNHG IRU 6DOO\pV 6DORQ 'LVWULEXWLRQ 6\VWHPV DQG &2,))$1&( 86$

give Hunterdon Central a scare when the 200 free relay went 1-2 to tighten things up late in that meet. The Raiders put together quite a run despite having replaced several key swimmers lost to gradution. “When you graduate swimmers, you always have to find a way to have the younger ones step up and replace them,� Sudol said. “We did lose quite a bit to graduation. From where we started at the beginning of the season to the end we had a lot of improvement. A lot of our guys got faster. To compete again in the sectional final was a big accomplishment.� Now the Raiders have to focus on replacing another good crop of seniors. This year’s senior class helped Hillsborough maintain its high standards. “We’re graduating Matt Sanders, who’s been on varsity all four years,� Sudol said. “He has a school record in the 2 free relay ... We’re graduating Alex Gonzalez, who turned out to be a real quick sprinter for us, Karl Conrad who does fly and sprints, Berton Wang who’s our breaststroker and Jack Kinst, another talented freestyler for us.� It’s no different on the girls side. The Raiders will have to find a way to replace one of the best in school history in Bull. “She finished second

place in the two free, and just missed out on being a state champion for the second time,� Sudol said. “She was a state champion her sophomore year in the 200 IM. She was on the thirdplace 400 free relay, the fourth-place 200 free relay and 12th-place 200 medley relays. “She graduates as another well decorated swimmer. She has four individual school records - 200 free, 200 IM, 500 free and 100 breaststroke.� Bull helped to push the girls back to repeat as sectional champions. The girls crushed Montgomery, 10070, to win the Central Jersey Public A title for the second straight season. The Raiders fell in the Public A semifinals, 98-72, to Morristown. “To repeat as Central Jersey sectional champs, that’s quite an accomplishment for these girls,� Sudol said. “They set out to do it. It was by no means easy.� The graduates leave with top honors. Bull qualified as All-American in the 200 free. The Skyland Conference coaches selected her first-team All-Conference for 200 free. Temple was selected first-team All-Conference for backstroke. Franco was named firstteam All-Conference for 100 free, and Sanders second-team All-Conference

It helps that Hillsborough swims in a talented conference

that

doesn’t

have a lot of givens. Even

with that competition, the

Raider girls went 10-2. The

boys were 5-5 before losing their sectional finale.

“We have a tough sched-

ule which is exactly what we want,� Sudol said. “We

want to face the best teams

in the state for the boys and

girls to both be ranked in the top 20 year in and year out.

That’s what makes you better.�

The Raiders used their tough schedule and kept

their focus this season to go

after their goals. It paid off

in the long run with another

strong finish for the Hillsborough boys and girls.

“I was definitely impressed,� Sudol said. “As a coach, that’s all you can ask for, for them keep working

hard and keep improving

and realize what the team

goals are and be a contribut-

ing member. I was very pleased.�

See the School in Action Open House March 19th 9:15-11:30

A Welcoming Jewish Reconstructionist Community

(908) 359-0420 • www.kehilatshalomnj.org 253 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road Belle Mead, NJ 08502

Directory of Worship Services ST. PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 609-924-1743

Mass Saturday Vigil 5:30pm Sunday 7am, 8:30am 10am, 11:30am & 5pm Mass in Spanish at 7pm Msgr. Joseph Rosie, Pastor

worshipdirectory@centraljersey.com

Contact Ashley Smalls to Advertise

• ServiceTimes • Seminary Classes • Ministry Events!

All Denominations Welcomed! (609) 874-2179

Glasgold Group 31 River Road, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Aging Gracefully NON-SURGICAL SOLUTIONS 50 , -89('( ÂŽ /,)7 ( 1 $ / < 5(67 $ÂŽ 92/80 ÂŽ & %272; ÂŽ 57 '<632

group.“

• k-7th grade • Hebrew & Judaic Studies • Sunday 9-12 • Jewish Cooking, Art & Music • Small Class Sizes • Our Kids have Fun!

**information can be viewed free of charge**

ÂŽ

especially with the sprint

Kehilat Shalom Religious School

GET CONNECTED!

https://hillsborough.newjerseytaxsale.com

them to be leaders as well,

Your Jewish traditions start here.

6KH LV VXUYLYHG E\ KHU PRWKHU /RLV VLVWHU 'DQD 0LOOHU QLHFH /LEHUWH 0LOOHU 6WHS )DWKHU 2UODQGR 5LYHUD DQG 6WHS 6LVWHUV 0DUJDURW DQG .DWKU\Q ,Q OLHX RI IORZHUV GRQDWLRQV PD\ EH PDGH WR 6DLQW +XEHUWpV $QLPDO :HOIDUH &HQWHU 86 6RPHUYLOOH 1- $ q0HPRULDO &HOHEUDWLRQr ZLOO EH DQQRXQFHG LQ WKH IXWXUH )RU IXUWKHU LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW RUOQULY#JPDLO FRP

The TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH announces the sale of 2016 and prior year delinquent taxes and other municipal charges through an on-line auction. Bids must be in prior to 8:00 am on 4/10/17. For a listing of all parcels, delinquencies and costs, please visit

for 100 free. Losing an AllAmerica like Bull can be tough, but Hillsborough finds a way to recover each season. “It kind of happens every year for us,� Sudol said. “There will be more coming up. The younger girls want to push hard. They want to get faster. It’s a team that realizes that it can be in contention for titles every year. I think that motivates them.� The team is on board with outlook. They come in knowing they have the chance to improve dramatically over the season, and the team spirit and chemistry helps them get there. “It’s the same year in and year out,� Sudol said. “We have so many strong traditions on this team. We have a standard. I say to the kids, we don’t lower the standard, we don’t lower the bar.� Sudol will keep expectations high again. He already sees a good starting point for next year when the Raider girls will try to win a third straight sectional crown. “The juniors like Alexandra Temple, Rachel Karan, they’ll be seniors next year,� he said. “I have two very talented sprinters, in the sophomore class, Haley Tevnan and Jordan McChesney. We’ll look to

To receive a complementary consultation, just mention this ad! We offer surgical solutions to aging: • Facelifts • Eyelid Surgery • Fat transfers

732-846-6540

'U 5REHUW DQG 0DUN *ODVJROG DUH GRXEOH ERDUG FHUWLĂ° HG LQ (17 and Facial Plastic Surgery.

8A Hillsborough Beacon

www.hillsboroughbeacon.com

Friday, March 17, 2017

“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.

Also Inside: Faith Bahadurian dines at Aja Asian Cuisine • Stuart Duncan reviews “Twelfth Night” at ActorsNET

2 TIMEOFF

March 17, 2017

RESTAURANT REVIEW By Faith Bahadurian

Aja Asian Cuisine & Lounge

H

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-

Aja Asian Cuisine

GET CONNECTED!

Classifieds Classifieds Great Content Great Local News Local Job Listings Job

March 17, 2017

TIMEOFF 3

STAGE REVIEW By Stuart Duncan

‘Twelfth Night’ at ActorsNet A charming and funny staging of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy

I

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

C

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.

$29

Ewing Green Team | Lawrence Green Team | Sustainable Lawrence | Sustainable Princeton | Hopewell Valley Green Team (DVW :LQGVRU *UHHQ 7HDP _ :HVW :LQGVRU (QYLURQPHQWDO &RPPLVVLRQ _ 0HUFHU &RXQW\ 2IŰFH RI 6XVWDLQDELOLW\

4 TIMEOFF

March 17, 2017

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.

March 17, 2017

TIMEOFF 5

CROSSWORD PUZZLE “BIG APPETITE” By CHERI KEDROWSKI and VICTOR BAROCAS 1 5 9 13 17 18 19 20 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 33 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 45 47 49 53 56 58 59 60 61 68 69 70 71 73 78 79

ACROSS Plymouth Reliant, e.g. Spanish cathedral city Yawner Flakes in geology class Language that gave us “bard” Magazine founder Eric Graceful leap Wasn’t plumb Practice good web courtesy? With merchandise, say, as payments Snack cake that can be deep-fried Author Morrison Bening of “The Kids Are All Right” Proof-ending abbr. Description of the start of some Road Runner cartoons? Foot bone Graceful leap Clarifying words Non-discriminatory hiring abbr. Et __ Cruised through Cool play area, maybe “Erie Canal” mule Frequent mother-and-child painter Last verb in the Gettysburg Address Bar game Nibbles on Friskies? Supreme Roman Pamplona’s kingdom ’70s extremist gp. Boast opener Warning for a snoopy Snoopy? Scads Chilean pronoun Cellphone setting Rock band member Treatment for a milk hangover? 1921 Valentino role Breastbones

81 83 85 86 88 89 91 93 94 95 99 100 101 102 106 107 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 23

Not let go of __ Moines Jackie’s designer Tobacco plug Record, in a way Mystery author Grafton Distinctive flavor Like details you’d rather be spared In the stars Line that might not calm down Richard III? Tool for Cinderella Remove from the box The __: Horace works Small detail 1958 hit that won the first Song of the Year Grammy Song that inspired this puzzle Puts up Level Humor that evokes winces Myrtle or hazel Thing to do Postulates Joint for jumping Large septet DOWN Surrey neighbor Fox’s fabled flattery victim Italian sparkler Burger successor Shocking Kitchen extension? Bump-log link Snugly situated Muslim spirit Make anew, as a trench Downed Lang. of Luther Pretend Ab __: from the start Middle of England? Threw in Housekeeping concern Sicilian province or its capital Maui music

24 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 40 41 42 44 46 47 48 50 51 52 54 55 57 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67

makers Combine Port-au-Prince pal Pink-slip “That’s enough!” Poses Middle X, in a game Roman wings Hall of Fame WNBA star __ Leslie Ones seeking change Books with legends Warehouse job Savings plan letters European peak “This comes __ surprise” Leave in the garage Kept down Sitcom with the episode “Stable for Three” Lead singer on “The Joshua Tree” Not a copy: Abbr. Green Hornet’s driver Trick ending? First book of the New Testament Feudal peasant Pickup artists? Bountiful locale Left the ground Advantage Turkish coin Corp. raider’s ploy Cad

72 Devastating 2008 hurricane 73 Comic strip mother of Hamlet and Honi 74 “You __”: Lionel Richie hit 75 Launches 76 Departure notice? 77 Emulated Arachne 80 Word with musical or muscle 82 Reel partner 84 With 92-Down, Monopoly prop. bordering the Electric Company

86 87 89 90 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Russian Civil War fighter Maximilian I’s realm: Abbr. Chihuahua neighbor Ben and Sam See 84-Down Gathered steam Affectionate Bed cover Playwright Moss Baklava sweetener Glade targets “The Wrong Sort of Bees”

102 103 104 105 107 108 109

author Seconds Shipping deduction Planning session input Positive words “__ Not Easy Being Green” Soul seller Nantes negative

Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

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.

LIFESTYLE 1B

Friday, March 17, 2017

A Packet Publication

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.

LOOSE ENDS

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.

The Week of March 17, 2017

A Packet Publication 2B

3B A Packet Publication

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.

centraljersey.com Classifieds

GET GET CONNECTED! CONNECTED! Great Content

Local News

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.

A Packet Publication 4B

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-

GET CONNECTED! CONNECTE

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.

COMMUTER BUS SERVICE

COMMUTER BUS SERVICE

BETWEEN: TWIN RIVERS SOUTH BRUNSWICK AND JERSEY CITY

BETWEEN: HILLSBOROUGH AND ND 42 STREET - NY STARTS 6:00AM DAILY BUY TICKETS HERE: WWW.SUBURBANTRANSIT.COM 732-249-1100

STARTS 6:50AM DAILY BUY TICKETS HERE: WWW.SUBURBANTRANSIT.COM 732-249-1100

Classifieds Classifieds Great Conte Content Cont Great Local News Local

www.facebook.com/SuburbanTransitBus

www.facebook.com/SuburbanTransitBus

Happily Ever June 26 - 30

Party In The USA July 10 - 14

JOIN US THIS SUMMER! Keep the kiddos busy this summer! Each camp includes a week full of fun art activities that correlate with the theme of the camp. Let the kiddos pick their favorite theme and enjoy a week of making memories and masterpieces MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM AGES 6 - 11

Night At The Museum July 17 - 21

Under The Big Top July 24 - 28

CONTACT US: WINE & DESIGN PRINCETON 609-375-8991 1378 ROUTE 206. SKILLMAN, NJ 08558 WWW.WINEANDDESIGN.COM/PRINCETONNJ PRINCETONNJ@WINEANDDESIGN.COM

Wizard Academy July 31 - August 4 BOOK BEFORE MAY 15th and SAVE!

4/14/17

5B A Packet Publication

The Week of March 17, 2017

Packet Media Group

Week of March 17th 2017

classified

real estate

1D

careers

at your service

wheels

real estate

to advertise, contact Tracey Lucas 908.415.9891 | tlucas@newspapermediagroup.com

Anna Shulkina Sales Associate Office: 609-921-9202

Cell: 609-903-0621 | Email: ashulkina@yahoo.com

Q

. 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.

“

Top 1% of REALTORS Nationwide NJ REALTOR® Circle of Excellence® 1998-2016 Platinum Level 2012-2016

“

” ”

In 2016, Anna Closed 80 Transactions, Totaling at Over $35 Million!

though Princeton is a historical town, there is a high demand for newly built homes. I offer extensive marketing efforts on behalf of the builders, as well as my deep knowledge of the area, ties to the community and international clientele.

Q

. What is the advantage to the seller who chooses to work with you? A. I am a seasoned marketing expert with extensive knowledge of the Princeton area. In my 20 years of experience, I have built a broad network of potential buyers, including international buyers who have demonstrated a growing interest . Is there a certain community in the area which has in buying Princeton area real estate, both as an investment and become your main focus? residence. In the past several years I have closed over $180 A. I enjoy having a very versatile and expansive business Million in sales. I dedicate substantial efforts to internet and throughout the area. Nonetheless, quite a bit of my focus goes to print marketing which provide great exposure for the subject Princeton Landing. I have lived on Sayre Drive for over a decade listing. and have sold over 300 homes there. Because my family and I call . What is the buyers’ advantage in working Princeton Landing our home, I am very knowledgeable about the with you? market there. It is such a beautiful, park-like community with all A. Buyers benefit from my experience in the of the amenities of a 5-star resort and close proximity to major industry, knowledge of real estate trends and procedures, roadways and Princeton Junction Train Station. Many of my clients as well as my attention to clients, passion for finding them have found their perfect home in Princeton Landing and I am happy the perfect house and the ability to secure it for them. I have the to call them neighbors. pleasure of working with many repeat clients and am honored to

Q

Q

Q

. What is your specialty? mention that a lot of referrals come from happy buyers. A. Overall, I have a vast client-base and I work with . What are the current market everyone who is looking for Real Estate guidance. Lately, I have conditions in Princeton? been specializing in the growing Princeton new construction and A. Although it is still winter, the am working closely with a few of Princeton’s luxury builders. Even spring market is upon us! More buyers are either entering the market for the first time, or 343 Nassau Street continuing their search after taking some time off during the winter Holidays. At the moment, Princeton NJ 08540 some sellers are still waiting for warmer weather and a blooming landscape in order to list, but I of Princeton must say that right now is the perfect time to list! Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Q

609-921-9202

featured homes 00261659.0317.02x4.9.REMax.indd

Princeton

00261697.0317.04x4.9.BHHS.indd

$1,199,000

Incredible location for this three year old home, built by R.B. Homes, Inc. Located minutes to Downtown Princeton in a serene cul-de-sac. This sunlit house features 4BR, 3.5BA, 2-car garage, and a full finished basement with full bath. Custom details and use of the finest materials, appliances and finishes throughout!

Anna Shulkina Sales Associate

of Princeton

Cell: 609-903-0621 ashulkina@yahoo.com

Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide

343 Nassau Street, Princeton NJ 08540

609-921-9202

00261780.0317.04x4.9.BHHS.indd

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. 00261659 00261519.0317.04x4.9.REMax.indd

MONMOUTH JCT.

$370,000

83 Jaime Court OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/19 1-4pm

CRANBURY

$939,000

11 South Main Street OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 3/19 1-4pm

1,592sq.ft. Townhome: 3BR w. 2 full & 2 half Baths BRICK Facing with Vinyl Siding & Covered Front Porch Monmouth Walk. Fully Finished & Carpeted Basement MstrBdrm: WalkIn Closet/full bath. LvR: stone fireplace Jan, 2016: New hot water heater June, 2016: New A/C Feb. 2017: wood lam flr. Mar. 2017: Granite Ctr. Tops Backyard, deck, patio. Assn.pool, tennis+basketball crt clubhouse, playground. S. Brunswick HS is #45 in NJ Rental: $2,300/mo.

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

Listed by Cyril “Cy” Gaydos Realtor Associate

Cell: 609-509-0777 or 609-651-6659

609-951-8600 ext.144

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Cell: 267-980-8546

253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540

realestate@cygaydos.com

00261519

Rocco.Darmiento@FoxRoach.com www.roccodarmiento.foxroach.com

609-924-1600 ext 7601

a member of the franchise system of BHH affiliates, LLC.

00261780

2D

Packet Media Group

Week of March 17th 2017

real estate news Fox & Roach Charities Makes Contribution to Anchor House “We are so pleased to continue our annual charitable giving on behalf of our offices and departments to help so many in need,” explains Kassie Erb, Fox & Roach Charities president. Since its inception in 1995, Fox & Roach Charities has contributed more than $5.5 million, through office fund donations and board of trustee grants, to more than 250 local community organizations in the Tri-State and Lehigh Valley areas. Unique to Fox & Roach Charities, the offices and departments not only contribute to the charity fund, they also recommend to the board of trustees which eligible organizations in their community receive donations. Through Fox & Roach Charities, the Princeton Junction Office recently made a charitable contribution to Anchor House, in Trenton, for family and youth services. Pictured here (left) Claire Walton, Anchor House representative, accepts a check from Virginia Santana-Ferrer, Princeton Junction sales associate and charity representative. Fox & Roach Charities, a charitable foundation sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® and The Trident Group, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances. One hundred percent of every dollar received is donated back into the communities we serve. In addition, the company matches 25 to 50 percent of donations made to Fox & Roach Charities. The majority of funds are raised through voluntary contributions from sales associates and employees through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach/Trident real estate transactions and payroll donations to Fox & Roach Charities. In addition, sales associates and employees make substantial contributions of time and effort to local charities in need, volunteering more than 201,000 hours since the program launched. For more information please visit: www.foxandroachcharities.org.

Tri-State area. Through its affiliate, the Trident Group, the company provides onestop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing and title, property and casualty insurance. BHHS Fox & Roach is the #1 broker in the nationwide BHHS network of 1,400 broker affiliates. Our company-sponsored charitable foundation, Fox & Roach Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over $5.5 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® is a part million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. Visit our of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider of total home services. Website at www.foxroach.com. The company has more than 4,500 sales associates in over 65 sales offices across the

Call to Advertise with us in Greater Media and Packet Media contact Tracey Lucas 732-358-5200 x 8319 For All Your Advertising Needs In Print & Digital Justin Corporate Center 198 Route 9 North, Suite 100 Manalapan, NJ 07726

Tracey Lucas

Advertising Consultant Cell: 908-415-9891 tlucas@gmnews.com

centraljersey.com/events

Packet Media Group 00261508.0317.06x20.5.Weichert.indd

Week of March 17th 2017

Cynthia Conshue

Allen Rudner

Lori Janick

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

Jenifer Janis

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)

609-799-3500

609-448-1400

Yuen Huang

EAST WINDSOR $329,900 This 3 BR, 2.5 BA ranch in Hickory Acres offers 10 ft ceils., updtd master BA, original HW in BRs, new carpet in LR, has EIK & brick patio. Near major routes. (Web ID 6927183) 609-799-3500

Francesca D’Antuono

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

Mary Saba

Sheila Castellano

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

3D

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

Mary Robertson

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

Open Sunday 1 - 4pm

Mary Robertson

Linda Twining

Rana Bernhard

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

Jean Budny

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

Yoomi Moon

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

Joseph Plotnick

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)

609-921-1900

609-799-3500

609-921-1900

Open Sunday 1 - 4pm

Carol Faaland Kronmaier

Rujira Sirihorachai

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)

609-799-3500

609-448-1400

Shehla Rupani

Anne Haas

Rajendra Shah

Lori Janick

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)

609-799-3500

609-448-1400

609-799-3500

Denise Varga

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

Philip Muller

908-874-8100

Anh Trang

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

4D

Packet Media Group 00261664.0317.06x20.5.RabbitRunCreek.indd

Week of March 17th 2017

Packet Media Group

Week of March 17th 2017

5D

careers

to advertise, call 609.924.3250 | Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5:00pm 00260474.0310.6.0x5.03.Apprise.indd

Data Analyst and Research Assistant Immediate Openings for Full-Time Positions APPRISE (www.appriseinc.org) is a public policy research organization in Princeton focusing on Energy Efficiency and Energy Affordability Research and Evaluation. We offer full benefits including medical, holidays, and vacation pay. Data Analyst Position: $41,600 Annual Salary

Research Assistant Position: $31,200 Annual Salary

We require: • Bachelor’s Degree • Demonstrated workplace experience with MS Excel and Databases • Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook • Strong internet skills • Attention to detail • Ability to travel • Valid driver’s license and access to a car

We require: • Bachelor’s Degree • Strong internet skills • Good phone manner • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook • Attention to detail • Ability to travel • Valid driver’s license and access to a car

Please send cover letter and resume to Rebecca Young • Rebecca-young@appriseinc.org 00261774.0317.03x5.03.Amazon.indd

marketplace Help Wanted

DRIVERS – Class A CDL We are seeking a CDL Automotive Parts Dedicated Route Specialist Monday thru Friday NIGHT dedicated routes Black Horse Carriers has Driver openings for experienced Drivers at our new Robbinsville, NJ Location – It’s an exciting time to join our new team of drivers, APPLY TODAY! Dedicated routes, 5-day work week, Home daily IN Robbinsville, NJ. PM Routes. Guaranteed $1200 a week with potential to earn more based on miles and stops. Driver will handle freight. Automotive parts delivery experience a plus. New Equipment (2013) or newer with XM Radio. These are full time positions with benefits. Candidates must have at least 2 yrs. Exp. and a Class A CDL with a solid MVR. We also have openings in Cranbury, NJ Please email jobs@blackhorsecarriers.com or call 800 358 5939 EOE. Drug Testing is a condition of employment www.blackhorsecarriers.com

Looking for work?

Check for opportunities in our

CAREERS section

Call

609-874-2205 to subsCribe

Announcements Part Time Deputy Court Administrator The Borough of Jamesburg in Middlesex County is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Deputy Court Administrator. Candidate must be an accredited Deputy Court Administrator, certified or in the process of being certified. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing information and guidance to the staff, clients and court customers. Review and monitor daily, weekly and monthly reports. Comply with the New Jersey Rules of Court, Supreme Court directives, laws and established policies and procedures governing the operation of the Municipal Courts. Perform related and other duties as required. Please send resume with salary requirements by the end of business on March 31, 2017 to: Scott M. Frueh Borough Administrator 131 Perrineville Road Jamesburg, NJ 08831

NEED TO REACH MORE PEOPLE? Place your 25-word classified ad in 130 NJ newspapers for $560. Call Peggy Arbitell at 609-3597381, email parbitell@njpa.org or visit www.njpa.org. (Nationwide placement available.) Ask About our TRI-BUY package to reach NY, NJ and PA!

Or via facsimile at 732-521-3455 Or email at sfrueh@jamesburgborough.org

Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace at little or no cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1-800489-7701

The Borough of Jamesburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Real Estate ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS: Do you want to reach over 2 million readers? Place your 25-word classified ad in over 130 newspapers throughout NJ for $560. Contact Peggy Arbitell 609-3597381 or visit www.njpa.org Business Services A PLACE FOR MOM - The nation's largest senior living referral service. Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation. Call 1-800-813-2587 Health Care Medical Billing and Coding. Career Training at Sullivan and Cogliano Training Centers. Call 1-888-535-9909 or click learn.sctrain.edu Financial Aid Available to those who qualify. Sctrain.edu/disclousures.

Keeping an eye on your governments? Manually search the site or register to receive email notifications and/or save your searches. It's a free public service provided by NJ Press Association at www.njpublicnotices.com Miscellaneous DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 800-263-5434

DISH TV - BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/mo Internet (where avail) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms) FREE HD-DVR 1-800-886-1897 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon and Associates at 1-800-450-7617 to start your application today! Deliver your message to over 3 million readers! Place a 2x2 Display Ad in 114 NJ weekly newspapers for ONLY $1400. Call Peggy Arbitell at 609-3597381, email parbitell@njpa.org or visit www.njpa.org. Ask About our TRI-BUY package to reach NY, NJ and PA!

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING - Get FAA certification to fix planes. Approved for military benefits. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-827-1981.

PLOTS 4 double deep graves at Princeton Memorial Park, Robbinsville. Each grave is for 2, includes 2 concrete volts. $16,000 for all 4 or 1 for $4500. Current transfer fee of $150 will be paid for by the buyer. Call 609-397-1940 ask for Gail.

IF YOU HAD A HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Packet Media Group

6D

Week of March 17th 2017

at your service

to advertise, call 609.924.3250 | Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

• SHOWCASED • 00238203.0826.04x02.AllensPainting.indd

Want Customers to Call You? Advertise on this Page.

Want Customers to Call You? Advertise on this Page.

Call 609-924-3250

Call 609-924-3250

Home Repairs

4056971.0429.02x02.GroutGeek.indd

Electrical Services 4056757.0415.02x03.CifelliElec.indd

Contractors

Painting 4056867.0422.02x02.RJPaintingLLC.indd

Home Improv Spec 4056761.02x02.YPHomeImprove.indd

00261081.0310.2.0x2.0.ArminaManalo.indd Caregivers

ADULT CARE PROVIDER/COMPANION Filipino woman seeking live-in job 24/7 as home health care provider for elderly.

Reliable, Responsible & Trustworthy

Y.P. HOME IMPROVEMENTS, LLC

15 years experience Excellent references

• Painting • Spackling • Carpentry • Windows & Doors • Tiles & Wooden Floors • Bathrooms

609-316-7364

Home Health Aide/ Nurse Kind, Caring, Honest Will live in or out of your home

• Deck additions • Basements • Roofing & Siding • All types of masonry • Vinyl & Wooden Fencing

Call 732-207-4006

00224548.0506.02x02.Allens.indd

00258642.0217.02x02.AlexanderPainting.indd NJ LICENSE # 13VH0213300

LICENSED & INSURED

Interior Painting, Bathroom Renovations & Tile Work

• Excellent care • Excellent References

% 10 OFF 3 or More Rooms Painting Project

Call Vanessa

732-309-2125

4056966.0429.02x02.BillsPainting.indd

4056970.0429.02x02.CreativeWood.indd

Carpentry 4056766.0415.02x02.ADGCarpentry.indd

Building4056842.0422.02x02.Twomey.indd Services

609-466-2693 R

I

PE

L

C

A

S

2014 Recipient of NJ Dept. Historical Preservation Award

A NTRY DET

Alterations • Additions • Old House Specialist Historic Restorations • Kitchens • Baths • Decks Donald R. Twomey

Princeton, NJ 08540

t t r r o o p p p p u u SS l l a a c c o o l l r r u u o yyo S S e e S S S S e e n n i i S S u bbu Call 609-874-2205 to advertise or subsCribe

Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.