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Local school counselor earns top honors in state

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Standing beside a lectern during the Hillsborough Board of Education meeting on Monday, Angela Cleveland was beaming as friends, family, and students gathered to extol her contributions to the district after being named the 2017 New Jersey School Counselor of the Year.

As the school counselor at Auten Road Intermediate School for the last decade, Cleveland’s colleagues praised her work with the fifth and sixth graders who attend. “[Cleveland] is passionately dedicated to the students and staff

at Auten Road. She is well respected within the community and a pleasure to work with,” ARIS nurse Valerie Newman said. “She exemplifies the qualities of the dynamic leader by creating a nurturing, caring and engaging learning environment for students and coworkers.”

According to Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff, the accolade is given annually by the New Jersey Association of School Counselors to one professional who “represents the very best of counseling in the state.”

In order to be named the state’s School Counselor of the Year, Schiff said a potential winner must “implement a comprehen-

sive, data-driven program; demonstrate leadership and collaboration; demonstrate continued professional development; represent school counseling in a professional manner; and maintain the highest standards of personal and professional conduct.”

According to ARIS Principal Chris Carey, Cleveland earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from William Paterson University in her undergrad years before returning there to get a Director of Guidance certificate later. She has since earned three master’s degrees: one in Instruction from The College of New Jersey, one in Organizational Leadership from Rider University

and one in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania.

Last year, Cleveland was named Somerset County Counselor of the Year. She has also been the recipient of the Outstanding Counselor Award from Mercer County Community College and the Unsung Hero Award from Carrier Clinics in previous years.

“We are thrilled to have Angela represent not just Auten Road or Somerset County, but the state,” Carey said. “That’s a fantastic accomplishment.”

Along with her work as the school counselor, Cleveland also serves as ARIS’ anti-bullying spe-

cialist, a co-chair on the district’s Boro Safe Committee and as chairperson for ARIS’ Climate and Safety Team.

“Angela [Cleveland] has an innate gift of connecting with people and making the feel at ease, not with her, but with themselves,” ARIS teacher Diane Lyons said.

That innate ability to connect was also touted by Jane Caliguari and her daughter Gracie, who had been dealing with grief over the loss of her cousin Andrew Russoniello, who was killed after being struck by a motor vehicle back in August.

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Eagle Scout project brings respectful end for old flags

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

A newly minted Eagle Scout’s project is providing a “respectful end” to retired and tattered American flags in Hillsborough after recently installing a flag retirement drop-off bin at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building.

Max Steimel, a 17 year-old member of Hillsborough Boy Scout Troop 89, attained the rank of Eagle Scout last month after successfully constructing and donating the bin to the township as part of his Eagle Scout Project.

“I was just trying to bring more patriotism to the township,” Steimel said. “I wanted to help the community remember what the flag stands for.”

According to the United States Flag Code, a flag should be disposed of when it “is so tattered that it no longer fits to serve as a symbol” for the country. The code calls for each flag to be “destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning.”

Since the code also designates that the flag cannot “touch the ground or any other object,” collection boxes like the one Steimel constructed are generally used to collect old and worn out flags.

Troop 89 Scoutmaster Kenneth R. Norgard commended Steimel for choosing a project that honors the country in a dignified manner.

“When that flag grows tired and weary of flying high and proud, it should be retired respectfully,” he said. “In creating this

box ... Max not only has honored our great flag, but his community, and Boy Scout Troop 89.”

The flag code also designates the Boy Scouts of America as one of the organizations tasked with properly burning the flag for disposal, so Norgard said Troop 89 will regularly collect the bin’s contents for a “beautiful and solemn ceremony.”

As the project was coming together, Steimel said he was enthusiastically backed by Township Administrator Anthony Ferrera and other municipal officials.

“They were really excited about this because they’ve been waiting for a flag retirement bin for years,” Steimel said. “They were definitely a part of the process.”

According to the Hillsborough High School senior, the bin is currently located outside Mayor Carl Suraci’s office so the general public can easily find the receptacle.

Steimel said the overall project was funded by his family and required three weekends of work from himself, his fellow scouts and his father Kirk Steimel.

Having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on March 16, Steimel said he feels like a major hurdle has been conquered.

“I definitely feel accomplished because this was one of my major goals in life,” Steimel said. “I just learned so much through scouting that basically shaped my life. Getting Eagle Scout is just even better.”

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Focused under pressure Senior center defender and co-captain Courtney Neary (left) was one of three Hillsborough field hockey players to receive recognition from the North New Jersey Athletic Conference for the 2016 season. She earned the All County Second Team and played in the North Jersey Senior all-star game in December. Junior goalie Macy Brandwein received All County Honorable Mention and junior midfielder Allie Benadon received All County First Team and All Conference Team.

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Police honor trio of "Top Cops" for 2016 Three veteran officers of the Hillsborough Police Department were recently venerated for their work on the force after being selected as the agency’s “Top Cops.”

Officers Joseph Paschall, Jason Beverett and Craig Heindrichs were awarded the title for their work throughout 2016.

According to department officials, two officers are normally selected each year, one from each patrol squad, based on a score

from the Annual Job Performance Evaluations and the opinions of their supervisors and fellow officers.

Officials said this year was special, however, as it was the first time that two officers were tied for the highest ranking in the same squad.

All three officers were formally recognized by the department and received an acknowledgment of their accom-

plishment in their personnel files.

In addition, they will have their names engraved on a plaque in the police headquarters’ lobby and will be awarded a merit bar to be worn above their badge.

Committeeman Frank DelCore said Officers Paschall, Beverett and Heindrichs were prime examples of the township’s police force.

“We are fortunate here in Hillsborough to have a force of supe-

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Sat. April 8 - You’ve heard about the one that got away. But have you ever heard the one about the monster pike named “Grendel’s Mother”? Or the ones about a ghostly fisherman that resembles a heron, a demon scarecrow that terrorized a town, or an angler who reeled in…a corpse?

A lifetime of fishing the waterways in and around Hillsborough has filled the creel of resident author Mathew V. Spano with stories and insights enough to fill a book. And that’s just what he has done. Join him for an afternoon of mythical poems and tall tales from his new book Hellgrammite (Blast Press, 2016), as well as insights into the very real issues of habitat protection, wildlife exploitation, endangered species and nature education.

Following the presentation, the author will sell and sign books with all proceeds going to student scholarships.

GiGi’s Playhouse fundraiser

Sat. April 8 - There will be an Open House Fundraiser for GiGi’s Playhouse at Hillsborough Massage Therapy LLC’s offices at 601A Omni Drive in Hillsborough on Saturday, April 8 from 12-4 p.m.

There will be complimentary chair massages and refreshments as well as an opportunity to win some wonderful prizes and to learn more about GiGi’s Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Achievement center located in Hillsborough and open to all. Call 908-359-

5777 for more information or visit www.hillsboroughmassage.com. All donations will benefit GiGi’s Playhouse, a non-profit organization.

Bake Sale & Butter Lamb Sale Sat. April 8 & Sun. April 9 - Sponsored by the Christ the Redeemer Altar Rosary Society, a Bake Sale and Buttered Lamb Sale will be held before and after the 4:30 p.m. mass at Christ the King and 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Manville.

Anyone who ordered buttered lambs can pick them up at either of those times or call 908-725-0072.

For more information, call 725-0072.

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.

Easter bunny breakfast at Foothill Acres Sat. April 8 - Somebunny Hungry? Join us at Foothill Acres for breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to

noon.

Attendees will be able to make their own waffle, as well as participate in a dance contest and try their hand at arts and crafts. Prizes will be available, along with an Easter egg hunt. All grandparents receive a gift.

Foothill Acres is located at 39 East Mountain Road in Hillsborough. An RSVP is required, so call 908-3698711.

Ladies Auxiliary Flea Market Sat. April 8 - The Ladies Auxiliary of Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Flagtown) is sponsoring their semi-annual flea market on April 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building at 379 So. Branch Road.

There are over 30 vendors who will be participating.

Woman’s Club meeting Tues. April 11 - The Hillsborough Woman’s Club will be having their April meeting on April 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building in the Health Conference Room. The guest speaker for the evening will be Samantha Nuzio, Registered Dietitian from ShopRite of Hillsborough.

If interested, please contact Ginny at 732 246-2108.

Manville Ladies Auxiliary Easter Flower Sale Thurs. April 13 - The Manville North End Volunteer Fire Company #3 and Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their Annual Easter Flower Sale. A variety of plants for gift giving will be available. A Special Preview

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Sale Night will be held on Thursday, April 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse located at the corner of North 8th Avenue and Louis Street.

The sale moves outside to the parking lot of South Main on Friday, 4/14/17 opening at noon and Saturday, 4/15/17 starting at 9 am.

Indoor farmers market Sat. April 15 — 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. We seek to develop a market consisting of local farms and artisans that not only provide quality goods to our general population but also enables families enrolled in the food bank program to be better served and nutritionally educated.

The market aims to: provide community outreach through education, engage our community with their local food system, give farmers and local artisans a winter outlet for their products and provide assistance to the Hillsborough food pantry.

The market will be held inside of the Peter J. Biondi Building, located at 379 South Branch Road on Saturday, April 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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.

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household items, bicycles and toys will also be accepted. No VCR tapes, CDs, books or large outdoor toys will be accepted.

Sat. April 15 - From 10 All proceeds will go dia.m. to noon on April 15, the rectly to the Hillsborough Montgomery Evangelical band.

Free Church will host its Easter Egg Hunt. Registra- 4-H carnival tion starts at 9:30 a.m.

Sat. April 22 - The SomLoacted at 246 Belle Mead-Griggstown Road in erset County 4-H Association Belle Mead, the church will is pleased to invite the public put over 6,000 eggs on the to its 2nd Annual Spring Carlawn for children to seek nival. This event will be held out. There will also be on Saturday, April 22 from games, prizes, cookie deco- 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the rating, crafts and an Easter Ted Blum 4-H Center located story time. The hunt is at 310 Milltown Road in BYOB - bring your own Bridgewater. basket - and free for all.

Admission for the carnival is $12 per participant, Register for the which is all-inclusive for games, activities, crafts and HBA social prizes. Adults are free. There Wed. April 19 - Network will also be food for sale with the Hillsborough Busisuch as hot dogs, pizza, cotness Community, exchange ton candy and popcorn. business cards, build conThe carnival will once nections and develop relaagain have a petting zoo, face tionships during the annual painting, magic shows, and HBA Social. many other ways for families The event will be at 6 to have fun. In addition, 4-H p.m. at the Restaurant at staff will be on hand to proRoyce Brook. The price of vide information about the 4admission is $15, which includes fruit, cheese, salad, H Youth Development in Somerset pasta, chef’s choice of main Program County. course, soft drinks, coffee, All proceeds will go totea and dessert station. A ward supporting the Somercash bar will be available. set County 4-H Youth Development Program. For Hillsborough additional information visit Band Clothing www.4histops.org, email Drive somersetcounty4h@co.somSat. April 22 - The Hills- erset.nj.us, or call 908-526borough Band Parents Asso- 8242.

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ciation will host a used clothing drive on April 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the front entrance of Hillsborough High School.

Gently used articles of clothing for all seasons and ages will be accepted. Donated clothes must be dropped off in tightly sealed plastic bags. Other items, like select baby accessories,

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Run Around The Park

Sun. April 23 - Come enjoy Hillsborough’s newest fun run at the Ann Van Middlesworth Park. The fourth annual Run Around the Park is a non-competitive, recreational, three-mile fun run/walk. Walkers are welcome.

This race is open to all ages, with check-in time starting at 8 a.m. and the race kicking off at 9 a.m. Sign up as an individual, or get a group of friends together and come as a team.

After the run, join us for breakfast and music. Pre-registration is required: Adults $25, children under 12 - $20.

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The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m.

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 - April 15, 1:50-4 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddy - April 22, 1:50-4 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.

Special events • Poetry Reading and Workshop with Charles H. Johnson - Join us for an afternoon of poetry, as Hillsborough poet Charles H. Johnson reads from his works, and discusses the craft and business of poetry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase his books and have them signed. Sat. April 15, 2-3:30 p.m.

Adult programs (registration required): • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting.

Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. April 10 & April 17, 7-8:30 p.m.; Wed. April 12 & April 19, 1011:30 a.m. • Spotlight Learning Spotlight Learning, in partnership with LVSC - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organ-

ization - will offer customized, goal-oriented ESL classes for high beginner and intermediate level students. Classes will be held at the Manville and Hillsborough library branches. A portion of the full course fee supports LVSC’s free literacy tutoring program. Mon. April 10 & April 17, 7-8:30 p.m.; Fri. April 14 & April 21, 2-3:30 p.m. • Fish Tales: A Celebration of Hillsborough’s Biodiversity in Poetry and Myth - A lifetime of fishing the waterways in and around Hillsborough has filled the creel of resident author Mathew V. Spano with stories and insights enough to fill a book. And that’s just what he has done.

Join him for an afternoon of mythical poems and tall tales from his new book “Hellgrammite�

(Blast Press, 2016). Following the presentation, the author will sell and sign books with all proceeds going to student scholarships. Sat. April 8, 23:30 p.m. • Caregiving: Balancing

“I want to be outdoors and be a leader,� he said. “Scouting helped shape this because I was also a camp counselor as a scout too. It was so much fun and I want to continue doing that.�

Though academics will continue to be a focus moving forward, Steimel said he

will continue his scouting career with earning an Eagle Palm as his next major goal. “It’s just more work with the troop and whatever community service I can do,� he said. “After college, I’ll look for more community-based work up there to help contribute.�

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Next fall, Steimel will begin his collegiate career at the State University of New York at Cortland, where he intends to pursue a major in recreation - a decision that he said came directly from his achievements as a scout.

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April 11, 7-8 p.m. • Friends of the Hillsborough Library Book Discus-

sion - “Before the Fallâ€? by Noah Hawley. Tues. April 11, 7:30-8:30 p.m. • Meditation for a more Peaceful & Healthy Life Please join Jim Rose, retired executive with Johnson & Johnson and long time meditator, for this engaging and informative workshop and learn to incorporate a simple yet powerful technique into your life. Thurs. April 13, 78:30 p.m. • Poetry Reading and Workshop with Charles H. Johnson - Join us for an afternoon of poetry, as Hillsborough poet Charles H.

Johnson reads from his works, and discusses the craft and business of poetry.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase his books and have them signed. Sat. April 15, 2-3:30 p.m. • Car Shopping Talk We’ve invited Hillsborough’s own car finding expert, Fred Ritorto, to cut through the confusion and talk about what matters in choosing a car. We’ll also let you in on some easy, free ways to get the latest car reviews and news, including See LIBRARY, Page 9A

but she helped hundreds of kids with their pain and that’s truly amazing,� she said.

Though she was happy to receive the praise and award, Cleveland said she was proud to be a counselor and to share that title with other talented men and women throughout the state.

“As school counselors, we make sure that our students have a place in our schools, in our district, in our community, in our state, our country and our world we make sure that everyone is included,� she said. “Being a school counselor is a huge responsibility and a great honor.�

Cleveland Continued from Page 1A 2016-17 school year, Jane said her daughter was having a hard time dealing with that sudden loss in the family. After reaching out to Cleveland, Jane said things slowly but surely started working out for Gracie. “Not only did [Cleveland] respond promptly to my e-mail, she offered to have Gracie and me come in to school to meet with her,�

Jean said. “She sacrificed her time on her first day, when things are generally hectic ... when we arrived, she greeted us with a smile and a hug.�

Ever since then, Cleveland has regularly conducted check-ins with Gracie to see how she was faring in school. Though Jane admitted that there are still some tough mornings from time to time, Gracie said she was thankful for Cleveland’s continued support. “Mrs. Cleveland has done so much for my family and me. Not only has she helped me deal with the pain of losing my cousin,

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Angela Cleveland (center) was commemorated during the school board meeting. Board President Greg Gillette (left) and Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff were among those who honored the ARIS school counselor.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cut Leonard Lance some slack To the editor:

Over the past several months, despite his victory in the November election, our congressman Leonard Lance has constantly been under fire due to the results of the national election. In the weeks after Donald Trump took office, Lance had to face protesters at his office on a nearly constant basis, protesting issues that he couldn’t even deal with at the time. Many of the protests focused on the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act, which Lance had been a proponent of throughout the electoral process. The real irony was that, as people were protesting Lance’s position on the ACA, the replacement hadn’t even been fully drafted yet!

However, showing his devotion to his constituents, in late February, during the President’s Recess, when all other Republican congressmen in New Jersey refused to hold in-person town halls in their districts, Lance did so, holding multiple town hall sessions. While there, he got lambasted for much of the President’s policy, over which he has no control. While talking about healthcare, he did gain some praise for supporting keeping parts of the ACA, most importantly the pre-existing conditions clause, banning lifetime caps on coverage and allowing kids to stay on their parents’ coverage until they turn 26. However, it was clear that many of the people at the town hall there were protesting the larger issues over the decisions our President has made and had unrealistic expectations for our congressman to somehow fix them. Still, Leonard Lance showed his courage and showed up to these town halls, doing his best to talk to his constituents and deal with their concerns while never becoming cross with them, despite numerous interruptions.

By showing his commitment to reach his constituents when many of his New Jersey colleagues were too afraid to do so, Leonard Lance showed his courage and dedication to the people he serves.

Then, a month later, in March, Lance was somewhat vindicated when the proposed version of the AHCA was released in full form. Once he read the bill, which would have taken health care away from 24 million Americans, he publicly announced that he would vote against it because it didn’t make healthcare more affordable or accessible for the people of New Jersey and his district.

Lance was one of just 25-30 Republican representatives in the house (out of 247) who had the courage to go against their own party and president by refusing to vote for a bill that would have a negative effect on his people, showing that he has not lost his values or his concern for those he serves. Hopefully, those unhappy with him in New Jersey’s 7th District will come to realize that Leonard Lance is not the one responsible for the problems they protest; rather, the very opposite is true.

By promising to vote against the wishes of his own party, Leonard Lance has shown his principles and courage to do what he believes is right, even in trying political times.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Outsourcing EMS is a mistake To the editor: On Tuesday, March 28 at the Hillsborough Township Committee meeting, a packed room represented many residents’ concerns about outsourcing Hillsborough’s emergency medical services. Over twenty people spoke at length supporting our current HEMS and expressing dismay about outsourcing. Nevertheless, the township committee comprised of Doug Tomson, Gloria McCauley, Carl Suraci and Frank DelCore voted 4-0 to outsource Hillsborough’s emergency medical services to Robert Wood Johnson.

Residents pointed to possible conflicts of interest. But what the residents emphasized repeatedly was the high quality of service provided by our HEMS. Over and over again, for hours, one resident after another praised the HEMS for their knowledge, expertise, medical care, prompt service, and efficient transportation. Several offered personal stories about how the HEMS provided wonderful care, sometimes saving their lives or the lives of their loved ones.

Unfortunately, the residents’ concerns were not considered.

The committee alluded to the following considerations regarding their decision: financial issues (HEMS building mortgage, and savings of $300,000, which is only one percent of the township budget); the failure of HEMS to submit a bid (because the township committee required bidders to have their own call center, which the township never needed before); strained communications with the HEMS chief.

You know the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it?” Well, at the risk of mixing metaphors, if it’s only broken a little, don’t throw the baby out with the bath water. The proven excellent service provided by our HEMS far outweighs the concerns expressed by the committee. The committee’s concerns are inconsequential compared to saving lives and providing emergency care and efficient transportation. RWJ’s bid is a theoretical proposal on paper. Our current HEMS has proven themselves for decades.

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To the editor: As a resident of Hillsborough for 29 years, I have enjoyed a strong sense of community through Girl Scouts, volunteering in the school system, as a Board of Ed member and as a member of Friends of Hillsborough Open Space to oppose the township committee’s ballot question to divert Open Space funds in 2013. A key strength of the social fabric of our community were the familiar faces of the Hillsborough Rescue Squad members at sports events, Marching Band Festival and at graduation, to name a few events. They always welcomed requests from Scout troops for a tour of their facilities. This sense of community cannot be measured in dollars and it cannot be replicated by RWJ EMS. But on Tuesday March 28, the Hillsborough township committee voted 4-0 on a resolution to choose RWJ EMS as our emergency service provider. This will pro-

vide substandard services. RWJ EMS will only provide two ambulances in Hillsborough, while the Hillsborough Rescue Squad has maintained a minimum six ambulances at two locations within Hillsborough.

It was appalling that the resolution was put on the agenda only the evening before the meeting. This lack of transparency is a pattern that happens over and over. The township committee noted that RWJ EMS would provide coverage from 24/7, free of charge. However, minutes from Green Brook Township showed that RWJ EMS wanted to charge between $250,000 to $500,000 (the cost for 12 hours of evening and weekend coverage) when they were requested to provide 24 hour coverage because the volunteer squad did not have adequate staffing. What motivates RWJ to have unequal levels of service, especially for Hillsborough which is a much larger town than Green Brook?

The township committee members also mentioned several times that they wanted to have a stronger volunteer rescue organization similar to Montgomery. Who would want to volunteer in Hillsborough after they saw how our township treats our first responders? Residents, a chief of a neighboring emergency squad who had worked closely with our squad on joint rescue efforts, and EMS volunteers, had all presented their concerns to no avail. I asked the township committee to postpone their vote on the resolution to at least show respect to the many people who provided testimony in favor of retaining our current squad. It is their disdain for public opinion that compelled me to write this letter.

We all need to do our part to keep our community healthy and strong. Mine is to be vigilant about troubling decisions by our elected officials that weaken the social fabric of our beloved town.

Thuy Anh Le Hillsborough

EMS issue not an ‘emotional’ one To the editor: I am appalled that the township committee approved contracting with Robert Wood Johnson EMS for Emergency Medical Services, subjecting residents to the forces of hostile takeovers, exorbitant innetwork and out-of-network medical bills and totally unproven emergency response times and service. The township committee passed this resolution after hours of testimony from the public, who appealed to the township to stay with the Hillsborough Rescue Squad/HEMS. Testimony came from many EMS professionals from all over Somerset County and residents whose lives were saved by their current hometown service. But while the township committee was calling this an “emotional issue for some,” they were actually leaving out a lot of facts: 1. At the March 16 meeting of the township committee, resident Robert McDonell asked Township Attorney William Willard, “are you counsel for any other towns that may have gone through this?”

Willard's answer? "No." However, Mr. Willard was township attorney for Green Brook in 2015 when that township, which had earlier outsourced their 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. EMS to RWJ, needed to change their coverage to 24/7/365 when their volunteer squad lost members. They received an es-

timate from RWJ for a cost of $250,000$500,000 a year for this service. Green Brook chose a shared service with North Plainfield instead for no cost. Note this is a 4.4 square mile township, less than one tenth the size of Hillsborough! When Willard was asked at the March 28 meeting why he answered no to this question, he seemed to have no recollection of being asked or what happened. How would he not know who he represents? Why wouldn’t Green Brook’s experience bear sharing?

2. At the March 28 meeting, Committeeman Frank DelCore insisted this was a fair process. However, the consultant study by Fitch in 2014 included a disclaimer that a Fitch affiliate provides management services under contract for RWJ EMS. The township should have recognized that Fitch benefits from expansions of service at RWJ, but they stayed with Fitch. Then, the report states that information was recently provided to the township by RWJ regarding the provision of basic life support services in Hillsborough.“The Consultant has spoken with RWJUH officials who confirm their interest in becoming Hillsborough Township’s BLS provider. They stand by their original proposal of requiring zero subsidy…and would bill third party payers and users of the services.” If this proposal was already made in 2014, was it done in person or by phone, by and to whom, and was it before and/or during this consultancy? And why did a consultant that was supposed to evaluate our current services recommend another service for whom they worked?

Why won’t the township committee answer these questions? Maybe because what they should have done as soon as this was disclosed, was to walk away. But instead, they continued with an apparently tainted process. This was followed by an RFP that excluded all providers who didn’t have their own PSAP dispatch system, which only RWJ had.

3. On March 28, the Hillsborough Rescue Squad's attorney alleged that the proposal from RWJ may have violated the federal anti-kickback statute because of the provision of free services to capture hospital revenue from patients transported.

Additionally, Committeeman Greg Burchette was mentioned as having business and financial interest in this process due to his ties to RWJ EMS through his vehicle repair business. Shouldn’t Mr. Burchette have disclosed the potential conflict, and recused himself from all deliberations? Regrettably, he actually made the made the motion to contract with Fitch for their study in 2014, and made the motion to approve the RFP issuance as part of a consent agenda in 2016.

I really do not appreciate being told by the township committee that this is an “emotional” issue for residents. This was a decision that required facts, transparency, honesty and freedom from conflict of interest, which unfortunately seem to be in short supply with our current township committee.

Meryl Bisberg Hillsborough

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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A

We are currently featuring our exciting and scenic bus trip to the Finger Lakes region in New York State June 21 to June 23. We will stay two nights in the Holiday Inn at historic Auburn, NY and see the fascinating Corning Museum of Glass, tour the beautiful restored 1839 Rose Hill Mansion overlooking Seneca Lake, enjoy a tour and lunch at New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua; tour and wine tasting at Casa Larga Vineyard in Fairport; and cruise picturesque Lake Skaneateles. See details below.

At our May 4 meeting we have the Hillsborough Rockettes perform for us. In June we expect to hear about the Hillsborough credit card program.

Trips & Programs The AARP Foundation provides free income tax service for low and moderate income tax payers. The taxpayer does not have to be a member of AARP. The closest tax help locations to Hillsborough are: Somerset County EMT facility on Roycefield Rd., Manville Public Library, and Montgomery Community Center in Skillman. Call 908541-5710 to set up an appointment.

Thurs., Apr. 20 — Papermill Playhouse “Million Dollar Quartet” with lunch at nearby FM Kirby Carriage House.

The show was inspired by a recording session featuring Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. The bus departs from the Lowes parking lot at 10:15 a.m. This trip is filled.

Wed., May 17 — Broadway matinee “Waitress” and lunch on the way at Casa Di Napoli in Union City. Final payments are required by the April 6 meeting. $173. Departs Lowes parking lot at 9:45 a.m. This trip is closed.

Sat., June 10 - Indoor Flea Market, sponsored by Chapter A, will be held at the Hillsborough Municipal Building.

All vendors are welcome; spaces are non-refundable. Reserve at table for $20 or for more information call Amy 908-904-4822.

Wed., June 21 to Fri., June 23 - Finger Lakes bus trip with two nights stay in Auburn, NY. The trip includes visits to the Corning Museum of Glass, a guided tour of the Rose Hill Mansion, tour and lunch at New York Wine & Culinary Center, a tour and tasting at Casa Larga Vineyards, and a cruise of Lake Skaneateles. The trip’s cost is $443 for triple occupancy, $483 for double occupancy and $603 for single occupancy; plus optional insurance. Reservations require a $300 deposit, with final payment due on May 4. Depart Hillsborough Municipal Building 8:00 a.m.

Tues, July 11 - River Belle Cruise at Point Pleasant, NJ with lunch at Doolan’s Shore Club. Cruise 90 minutes seeing sights and sounds of Manasquan River, Barnegat Bay and Point Pleasant Canal. Cost $75. Depart Lowes parking lot at 10:00 a.m.

Canadian Rockies by train from Aug. 19-27, 2017, seeing Vancouver, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff and Calgary.

Trip includes tour and guide, airfare, 13 meals, all transfers (including pickup in Hillsborough) for $4,799 double occupancy.

For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362.

News & Notes

All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-3348091 with questions.

General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted.

On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting.

Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting.

Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com.

— Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson

CHAPTER B

The monthly meeting will be held April 13 during the spring luncheon. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events.

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2017-02 An Ordinance titled, “An Ordinance amending Chapter 188 (Land Use and Development) of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey to define and regulate certain utility facilities in the Township”. was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on February 14, 2017 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on March 28, 2017.

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB, 1x, 4/7/17 Fee: $19.53 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

The Township of Hillsborough has awarded a contract under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(27) “The lowest responsible bidder is the one who conforms to all requirements of a specification and applicable statutory provisions”. This contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey:

Awarded:

BLACK LAGOON

Type of Service:

CONTRACTOR

Goods/Services:

Pond Management Services at AVM Park

Cost:

Not to exceed $6,050.00

Year:

2017

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

HB, 1x, 4/7/17 Fee: $20.46 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD

The Township of Hillsborough has awarded a contract under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (f) “Permits the award of a contract without public bidding for the rendering of any service by a public utility subject to the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities”. This contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey:

Awarded:

XTEL

Type of Service:

CONTRACTOR

Goods/Services:

Provide Phone Lines and Maintenance Services for the Township Telephone System

Cost:

Not to exceed $28,654.80 per year

Year:

Three year agreement

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk

HB, 1x, 4/7/17 Fee: $22.32

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 April 27. 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 Thurs. April 20: See “Million Dollar Quartet” at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Tickets for the show, which features hits by Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, will include lunch. $90.

Wed. May 17: Trip to Tomasello Winery and Atlantic City: Enjoy a winery tour at Tomasello Winery, as well as a casino visit, for $56. Admission includes the tour, a casino bonus and lunch with wine.

June 19-22: Coastal Maine and Boston Tall Ships. $723 for double occupancy, $939 for single Occupancy, four days, three nights, six meals included, two with lobster.

Partial payments due now.

If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s).

Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details.

Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details.

— Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231

SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment.

Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the countyoperated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Its phone is 908-369-8700.

Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. There will not be a class on Jan. 24.

From 12:30-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year.

For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee.

If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15.

Learn to play mah jongg Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

A free 10-week Tai Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15

a.m. Aptly called “moving meditation,” Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information.

Every Friday at 10 a.m., the Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club will spend time outside playing, weather permitting.

This group is great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. Transportation is available.

Blood pressure screenings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m.

Caram (an East Indian game similar to billiards) and other games can be played every day. Cards are available every day. The bocce court and horseshoe pit are available daily.

Help Summer, the Friendly Doberman, fulfill her certification requirements to become a therapy dog. As part of her training she must be exposed to people in different situations and master various commands. Learn how to teach and practice the commands with Summer who must master them to achieve certification. Please call 908-369-8700 to find out Summer’s schedule as it may vary from week to week.

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

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

Center schedule:

April 7, 21 & 28 - Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy time outside while being part of our Bocce and Horseshoe Clubs! Great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. (Weather Permitting) April 10 - Craft: Creating Star Trinket Boxes with Pam. Using different painting techniques and acrylic paint we will decorate terra cotta star shaped trinket boxes with lids to keep or share.

April 10, 17 & 24 - Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble; with sufficient interest, we may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area scrabble clubs.

April 10, 17 & 24 - In the News, 10:00 a.m. Join us as we discuss breaking news around the world and current events of interest.

April 10, 17 & 24 - Canasta Card Club, 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. Although many variations exist for two, three, five or six players, it is most commonly played by four in two partnerships with two standard decks of cards. Players attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank and “go out” by playing all cards in their hand.

April 11 - FREE Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Screenings with Saint Peter’s University Hospital, 10:00 a.m. No appointment is necessary.

April 12 & 19 - Book Club, 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. New book club is forming. Meet friends, read and discuss books, poems, short stories and articles. Current book selection is the Mystery and Thriller “Defending Jacob” by William Landay. Call 908-369-8700 for more information.

April 12 - “New Jersey Vintage Views” by Walter Choroszewski, Photographer, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Walter presents Vintage Views of New Jersey in Art and Photography from engravings, paintings, and photos found at museums and the Library of Congress. He discusses the Art Periods that influenced the artwork and give biographical information about each artist. Walter revisits some of the New Jersey locations and offers comparative views through his own photography. This program is made possible, in part, by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State through the State/County History Partnership Program Grant and administered in Somerset County by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission.

April 12, 19 & 26 - Mahjong Club, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong or are you familiar with the game but just in need of fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Call 908369-8700 for more information.

April 13, 20 & 27 - Puzzle Club, 10:00 a.m. Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles together.

April 13 - “Who Am I?” 10:15 a.m. Ask clever questions while exercising your mental abilities to determine the identity of famous historians, celebrities, authors and public figures.

April 14 - Holiday - Center Closed

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. A representative from St. Peter’s University Hospital Community Mobile Health service will be on hand to do blood pressure and sugar screening. Please come between 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. for the screening.

There will be a short talk about heart health prior to the meeting.

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 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30

p.m. from April 7 to June 30. Fee is $20.

Senior chair aerobics classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 3 to June 28. Fee is $15.

Senior low-impact chair aerobics are on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 4 to June 27. Fee is $7.50.

Senior Zumba Gold classes will be held on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 6 to June 29. 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 meetings on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting.

Recreation events 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.

Monday, May 8 to Thursday, May 11 — Trip to Ocean City, Md. Attendees will get a guided tour of Assateague Island, a Magic Show at Dickens Parlor Theater in Bethany Beach, gaming time at The Casino Ocean Downs, a scenic nature cruise aboard the Ocean City Explorer, evening Sing-A-Long Entertainment at the Red Roost Restaurant and shopping at the Tanger Outlet Center. All the while, members will get time to enjoy the sun and sand of Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk. Cost is $619 for double occupancy and $769 for a single. Contact Kathy

Petrone at 908-526-2948 for information and reservations.

Wednesday, June 14 — Doolan’s Spring Lake Rock and Roll Show. Cost is $76.

Three entree are available.

Must give your choice when making your reservation.

Contact Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156.

Sunday, September 10 to Wednesday, September 13 — Trip to Lake George.

Tour Lake George, visit Adirondack Winery, Saratoga Springs and much more. Cost is $585 for double and $745 for single.

Contact Kathy Petrone at 908-526-2948 for reservations.

Wednesday, December 5 — A Slice of Brooklyn: Christmas Lights Tour and luncheon at Chimney Rock Inn. Cost is $90. Reservations can be made with Jo Pschar at 908-722-0156.

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Volleyball team hosts annual tournament

By Justin Feil Correspondent

Some hosts invite a few lesser opponents and maybe one more serious challenger with the hopes of collecting a trophy from their own tournaments.

Not the Hillsborough High School boys volleyball team.

For the last 12 seasons, Hillsborough has been inviting the best of the best to their Raider Invitational to start the season.

“Our goal is to always invite the top teams in the state every year,” said Raiders head coach Todd Sudol. “We try to get as many teams in the state Top 10 and Top 20.”

On Saturday, Hillsborough welcomed seven teams currently ranked in the Top 12 out of eight teams in the tournament. Southern, St. Peter’s Prep, Hunterdon Central, Fair Lawn, St. Joseph’s Metuchen and East Brunswick are all highly ranked. North 13th Street Tech came as an unranked but solid squad.

“During the scrimmage season, I scrimmaged a lot of teams that were also ranked in the Top 10,” Sudol said. “For me as a coach, I put together a tough scrimmage schedule where you’re playing the top teams in the state, we host a tournament every year on opening weekend, and the reason I do that as a coach, it’s almost like a yardstick to measure where my varsity guys are as a program, what are the things we have to improve on?

“When you play the top teams, they’re going to expose some of your weaknesses. My job as a coach, the only way we’re going to get better, is if we work on some of the things we’re not as strong in yet. I like doing that because I think that only benefits us in the long run.”

Hunterdon Central ended up winning the Raider Invitational, but Hillsborough gained plenty of encouragement from its strong showing. They split sets with the current No. 1 Southern, beat Fair Lawn in two sets, lost two sets to Hunterdon Central and went 2-1

against East Brunswick. Hillsborough is currently ranked fifth in the state.

“All the coaches when they first got here Saturday morning said, no one is going to go undefeated with the teams here,” Sudol recalled. “You know you’re going to have some games you’re going to win, you know you’re going to have some you lose, but you can’t ever be afraid to go out and challenge yourself. That’s what I did to my guys. I definitely challenged my guys and I think they’re only going to be stronger for it. I think it’s going to help us start the season off this week. You want to build your players’ confidence, but at the same time you want to get better.”

Hillsborough opened the regular season with a 25-10, 25-12 blanking of Hopewell Valley on Tuesday. Logan Conway had 20 assists. Vivek Mantha had nine kills and three digs. Eric Ross had five kills and two blocks. Jake Powell had four kills and two digs.

Connor Sweeny had eight digs.

Dan Duffek, Matt Hendrix, Mike Jeney, and Rupak Stephen all had at least one kill.

Marcus Urrutia had four digs.

Kevin Cole had two assists and TD Le had a block.

As it headed into Wednesday’s scheduled quad meet at St. Joseph’s that will feature tougher competition again, this year’s group was eyeing maintaining the program standards.

Hillsborough has been ranked in the Top 15 in the state the last 11 years straight.

“We’re a team that’s ranked in the Top 20 every year and we want to play those teams so that we remain there,” Sudol said. “The guys want it. The guys like playing high level competition. I think that’s the only way you get better. You have to push yourself mentally, you have to push yourself physically and we have a high standard in this volleyball program and we want to make sure we’re at the top or near the top and are contenders every year. It’s kind of what you have to go through. You have to challenge yourself.“ Hillsborough opens the year as a highly regarded team

thanks to the return of a core of experience that is mixing in with players now in bigger roles with the varsity. Ross, Sweeny, Powell and Hendrix are four seniors that have good experience.

“The four of those guys played a good amount of varsity time last year and Connor and Jake even got some varsity time as sophomores,” Sudol said. “So I have a nice strong senior class that’s going to give me what I always look for in all the teams I coach - that senior leadership. I think that goes a long way.”

Manthan is a talented right side hitter who leads the junior class. Sudol sees good improvements in his all-around game that will make him a bigger threat. Conway is a junior and is stepping into the key starting role as setter.

“He really put a lot of time in during the offseason playing club volleyball,” Sudol said.

“Even though he’s a junior, he’s already shown a lot of promise that he can lead the team this year and get the ball in the hands of our hitters. I’ve been real impressed with that.

He played JV last year and he got varsity time last year so he had some time to set. He was challenged as a sophomore.

“I think the setter is a big role on a volleyball team, and his asset other than his athletic abilities and talent at setting is he really holds his composure well on the court. He doesn’t get frustrated. He’s looking to rebound and get the next play.

He’s a calm, cool, collected leader you need so guys don’t get frustrated and we can run our system, we can control the tempo of the game. He’s doing a nice job of that and that’s not easy to do.”

Sudol has liked how the group is shaping up in the early going. The Raiders have looked strong, particularly on defense.

“I’ve really liked the way we’ve played defense on the net, blocking other teams’ best hitters,” Sudol said. “We’re doing a solid job of winning what I call the net game. That is taking another team’s best hitter out of a game by blocking him. We’re blocking, we’re

getting a lot of touches, we’re

into thinkers; to inspire creativity through scientific stimulation; and to create students interested in pursuing the beauties of the natural world. Sat. April 8, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

• Reading Buddy (Grades 1-4) - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer. Each child will be given a 15-minute time slot.

Sat. April 8, 2-4 p.m.

• Online Catalog Training (Grades 3-8) - Parents, learn side-by-side with your children some tricks to conduct a successful search.

Students, bring your library card and district-issued Chromebook and practice borrowing eBooks and audiobooks. Mon. April 10, 11-11:45 a.m.

• Toddler Time (Ages 18 months - 36 months) - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child with stories, songs and more. Tues. April 11, 9:30-10 a.m.

• Yoga for Kids (Grades K-5) - Loring Nagle, of Traveling Yoga Roadshow/freedOM Yoga Studio, will guide children through 60 minutes of yoga instruction. Children will practice skills to focus, stretch and find calm within.

Bring or borrow a yoga mat.

Tues. April 11, 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.

• Drive-In Movie (Grades K-2) - Make your own kid-sized car and

buckle up to watch an animated mini-movie collection! Feel free to bring your own snack to eat in your car. Wed. April 12, 2-3:30 p.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Rabbit Craft (All ages) - Stop by the Children’s Room to do a craft while supplies last. Fri. April 14, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Reading Buddy (Grades 1-4) - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer. Each child will be given a 15-minute time slot.

Sat. April 15, 2-4 p.m.

• Monday Morning Playtime - Join Ms. Ada from “The Little Gym” for an age-appropriate session and experience The Little Gym way. For parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months old. Mon. April 17, 10-10:45 a.m.

• Math Matters - We’ll read some stories and do STEM activities that will get our math brains working. Ages 3-6. Tues. April 18, 10-10:45 a.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 Hillsborough High School Loudspeakers Club. Tues.

April 18, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

• How to Pay for College with as Little Out-of-Pocket as Possible - Premier College Funding will talk about the financial aid process,

slowing down other team’s hitters.”‘ Good defense will give Hillsborough more chances to run its offense. The Raiders will get tougher as they finetune the little weaknesses that Sudol has seen.

“We have to tighten up our passing, we have to play hardnosed defense, we have to be able to run down balls, dive for balls,” he said. “I’d like to see us keep working on that. We’re trying to run a fast-tempo offense and that’s not easy. I want us to continue to work on that so we’re quick when we play our opponents.”

Nothing has given Hillsborough better practice than its Raider Invitational and some

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Free throw champs

tough pre-season games to challenge them. Hillsborough has been in tough spots early so they can adjust and be good when faced with them late in the season and postseason.

“Even in practice, is I want to put my guys in pressure

Above, Eric Albee, Jr., 9, won the Knights of Columbus State Free Throw Shooting Championshipon April 2.

He took the trophy after besting six other regional champions, winning the State Championship by making 21 of 25 free throws. Below, Brianne Patten won the Knights of Columbus, Diocese of Metuchen Free Throw Regional Tournament on March 25 in Parlin in the 14 years old age roup for girls.

cooker situations where they have to think fast and react quick, they’re under stress to score a point,” Sudol said.

“With a really tough scrimmage schedule and having the top teams in the state at our tournament, that put us through some really early season tests.

Can we handle being down a few points and battling back, or can we be up against a good team and take them out like we did against Southern in one of the two sets? That is invaluable experience and I like how we came out of those situations. I always think we can do better and get better and that’s my job, to make sure these guys are focused and keep getting improvements.“

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• Personal Finance Demystified: Preparing for Medicare - Katherine Woodfield is an educator, speaker, author, and a licensed health insurance advocate for consumers. She will provide an introduction and current information about the Medicare Program, and end with a question and answer session.

Thurs. April 20, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Evening Movie - “Arrival”, starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker. (PG-13) Fri. April 21, 7-9 p.m.

Youth programs (registration required): • Special Storytime: Silly Stories - We’ll read silly stories and do a craft. Fri. April 7, 10-10:45 a.m.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Grades K-4) - Spend time reading to a Therapy Dogs International certified dog.

Each registered child will get 10 special minutes practicing reading skills while the dog listens. Fri. April 7, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

• Stimulating Scientific Minds (Grades 5-8) - Stimulating Scientific Minds (SSM), made up of HHS students, will share their passion of STEM with young students through an interactive, live-action presentation to develop children

how to send your child to schools you thought you could never afford and the importance of having a plan. Presented by Martin Nielsen, College Planning Specialist. Parents/Caregivers and Grades 9-12.

Tues. April 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

• Preschool Book Club We will read books by Bill Martin, Jr. and share bookrelated activities. For parents and children ages 3-6.

Wed. April 19, 10-10:45 a.m.

• Neshanic Garden Club: Lavender Lotion - Create something fun with the members of the Neshanic Garden Club. Grades 1-4.

Wed. April 19, 4-4:45 p.m.

• Tail Waggin’ Tutors Spend time reading to a TDI (Therapy Dogs International) certified dog. Each registered child will get 10 minutes practicing reading

skills while the dog listens.

Grades K-4. Fri. April 21, 3:45-4:45 p.m.

• C2 Bridgewater New SAT Practice Test - This FREE practice test, administered by C2 Bridgewater, is designed to prepare students for the NEW SAT and offers a great opportunity to get hands-on experience.

Bring two sharpened #2 pencils, a calculator and a snack (if desired.) Please note: C2 Bridgewater requires at least 15 students to register for the test. Test results will be provided when you schedule a free test analysis and consultation at the C2 Bridgewater by appointment. Grades 9-12.

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Married couple Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish formed the group My Darling Clementine, and will perform in Bordentown, April 15.

Two Voices, Singing to Each Other

My Darling Clementine brings the classic country sound to The Record Collector

By Anthony Stoeckert nglish-born country musician Michael Weston King uses an expression to describe bringing a distinctly American genre of music across the Atlantic, from the U.K. to the States.

“It’s like bringing coal to Newcastle,” he

says.

King and his wife Lou Dalgleish perform together as My Darling Clementine and will bring their music to The Record Collector in Bordentown, April 15.

Both are veteran musicians, and a few years ago they decided to write songs together. That led to their first album, “How Do You Plead?” which was released in 2011 and featured them singing duets.

“I’ve always been a fan and influenced by the great country duets, so the first album that we made was all original songs, but kind of a homage to some extent, to the great classic country duets,” King says.

Those included songs made famous by teams such as George Jones and Tammy Wynette; Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash; and Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn.

“We’re now up to our third album and the music has evolved so that it’s not so overtly country,” King says. “It’s developed more into a country-soul kind of a gospel way. But it’s still two voices, it’s still a man and a woman singing to each other.”

While it may be unexpected for Americans to learn that country is popular in the U.K., it has been growing there, as is reflected in festivals such as the annual CSC: Country to Country festival, where current mainstream artists perform. But those new musicians aren’t who inspires King and Dalgleish.

“It is growing but it’s pop country, which one could argue isn’t country music,” Dalgleish says, “It’s pop music branded as country that didn’t come out of

Nashville. It’s not what we would call country, it’s pop country, the kids love it and it’s very big over here. But we’re steering clear of that. Who needs success when we can be interesting and un-hip?”

“For a long time, there’s been an interest in what I would call the purists, the real country, and great Americana, whether you get back to people like Dwight Yoakam or Lyle Lovett first came along,” King says of country’s popularity in England. “Or even bands before that were kind of country-influenced even if they weren’t out-and-out country like Jason and the Scorchers or Green on Red. King and Dalgleish also are influenced by noncountry artists, including Elvis. But not the Elvis that first comes to mind.

“The main influence that brought Michael and I together was Elvis Costello,” Dalgleish says. “We’re both massive fans of Elvis Costello. He released an album of country music (1991’s “Almost Blue”), which sort of gave everybody here permission to listen to country music, and not be too un-cool. That was a great influence on us, but obviously we’ve come through the punk era and all the other great genres of music, but somehow our collaborative work and our duet writing did seem to fit the country genre. So Elvis gave us permission and here we are.”

Dalgleish says her songwriting is influenced by iconic country performers such as Wynette and Dolly Parton. “Even though I’m not writing songs with the same experience as them because I’m in a different era than them,” she says. “I would count myself as a different kind of feminist writer.”

For example, My Darling Clementine’s 2013 album “The Reconciliation,” features a song by Dalgleish titled, “No Matter What Tammy Said (I won’t stand by him).” On the band’s website, Dalgleish notes the song

is a response to Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man.” “I wanted to write a song which said actually it’s OK to NOT stand by your man,” she wrote. “I love Tammy Wynette and I love her voice, but that song has a lot to answer for.” She wanted to write an anthem, but one with a better message. And the song gets dark as the woman sings about being abused by the man.

“There’s an influence from those old, classic country people who are the legends, but we try to carve our own path with it,” Dalgleish says. “We write original music with a nodding reference to those guys who did it the first time around.”

Dalgleish say she and her husband write songs both individually and collaboratively.

“One of us will write a song and we’ll bring it to the other one over the kitchen table, and we work it out and we argue about it,” she says. “So I throw some dishes around and break a few things in the classic tradition of country. And then we make up and decide I was right all along and get the song finished.”

My Darling Clementine is set to release a new album, “Still Testifying,” in June. In addition to the stop in Bordentown, their U.S. tour behind the new album includes stops at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton (April 13) and at Rosie’s Cafe Concert Series in Brick (April 14). Also joining them on tour is their 11-year-old daughter, who Dalgleish says is a budding musician.

“We take full advantage of that because she comes cheap,” Dalgleish says with a laugh. “She’s a free musician who can come on the road and help us out.”

My Darling Clementine will perform at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, April 15, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $12 advance; www.therecord-collector.com; 609-324-0880.

Also Inside: Faith Bahadurian reviews Thai Pin • Your guide to theater, music, art, and more

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By Anthony Stoeckert

Three Men and a Painting ‘Art’ at the West Windsor Arts Council is powerful, intimate and funny

egasus Theatre Project’s staging of Yasmina Reza’s “Art” isn’t just a terrific presentation of a funny and insightful play, it’s an example of a creative team perfectly using a small, intimate space to create an evening that is as powerful as it is funny.

Pegasus is a new company that made its debut last fall with a production of “Proof” at the West Windsor Arts Council. The group was started by Jennifer Nasta Zefutie, Peter Bisgaier and Judi Parrish. The gallery at the arts council is the perfect home for this company. Past shows I’ve seen there by other groups set up seating around the middle of the room. For this show, at least, the cast performed on a stage with a more traditional theater-seating arrangement. The set by Parrish is sleek and simple. A black couch and chair look fash-

ionable, if not homey. Walls are gray with white molding. At stage left are some chairs and a bookshelf.

This space serves as the apartments of two characters, but mostly of Serge (played

by David Nikolas) who has recently made a major investment. He has bought painting that is essentially a white canvas, with some slight lines. Serge paid 200,000 francs for this work. He can barely contain his excitement as he shows it to his friend Marc (played by Bisgaier).

To say Marc hates the painting is an understatement. The art, and his friend’s gushing over it, are insulting to him. Serge is equally offended by Marc’s dismissal of it.

That begs the question, who’s more arrogant, the person who buys a painting and possibly is enamored with it only because it’s expensive and representative of status,

From left: Peter Bisgaier, Matthew Cassidy and David Nikolas in Pegasus Theatre Project’s production of “Art.” or the person who refuses to accept that anyone could find value in something that he doesn’t value? There’s more than a hint of smugness when Serge tells Marc there are colors in the painting, or when he recommends March read the ancient philosopher Seneca because it’s “incredibly modern.” I rolled mye eyes when Serge told Marc he didn’t have to read anything else.

For his part, Marc sarcastically tells Serge his painting ingeniously eliminates form and color, “those old chestnuts,” he says.

In the middle of this squabble is Yvan (wonderfully played by Matthew Cassidy).

Yvan is willing to put his opinion aside and let Serge enjoy his painting, even if Yvan doesn’t understand it. Yvan’s reactions to the painting lead to some of the play’s biggest laughs. When Marc tells Yvan the painting is all white with some lines, Yvan asks how you can see the lines if it’s all white. Later, Yvan politely tells Serge he likes the painting, only for Marc to press Yvan into saying what he likes about it.

Serge insists there are colors in the artwork, and Yvan talks about seeing yellow, gray and ochrish lines, then says he’s moved by

the colors, which he clearly doesn’t see.

But Yvan has his own problems. He’s getting married and is dealing with stress from all sides. Cassidy is fantastic during a long speech where Yvan complains about an issue involving the wedding invitations.

In playing Marc, Bisgaier lets his anger out early, then tries to keep it under control, but we always see it simmering. As Serge, Nikolas’ anger is more subtle, but it’s just as biting, particularly when he criticizes Marc’s girlfriend for an action she takes on a regular basis. All three of these actors effectively capture their characters, and have mastered this tricky dialogue (translated by Christopher Hampton).

Zefutie’s direction is fantastic. The use of space, the pacing, and the staging are all pitch-perfect, the show moves along, but never feels rushed, it all seems to flow effortlessly, though it’s clear a lot of work was put into this show.

“Art” continues at the West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction, through April 9. For tickets and information, go to www.pegasustheatrenj.org.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

By Faith Bahadurian

The Blended Tastes of Thai Pin

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pen for about a year, Thai Pin Southeast Asian Cuisine in Lawrenceville offers Thai and Malaysian dishes, plus a smattering of Chinese.

Some dishes represent the Nyonya (or Nonya) cuisine of the Peranakans, descendants of Chinese migrants who settled in Malaysia centuries ago. The blending of cultures resulted in a varied and unique blending of cuisine, with flavorful dishes often highlighted with a generous use of herbs.

The restaurant is situated next to a longtime local favorite, Palace of Asia, and its décor is clean and contemporary with wooden floor and tables, cushioned chairs with grid-like backs, large paintings, and depictions of Buddha on the walls. Banquette seating lines both walls, with colorful throw pillows for comfort. There’s even a back room for private dining behind a colorful fabric curtain, ideal for a special office lunch or family dinner.

Knowing that the dessert selection was basic, and therefore not going to tempt us (mango sticky rice, fried ice cream and the like), I ordered an indulgent Thai iced tea with two straws so my friend and I could share. Sometimes I find this too sweet because of the sweetened condensed milk, but this version, in a handled Mason jar style mug, was not too sweet thanks to the strong tea. I kept returning to sip on it until it was finished.

We shared two appetizers, one Chinese, the other Thai.

The Duck Buns were a trio of plush white buns, each folded over a slice of duck and batons of cucumber. The menu also mentioned scallion, although I didn’t see it, and while there was a bit of hoisin sauce inside, a little more would have been nice. But overall, this is an addictive treat that I could easily make a meal of.

We also made short work of Nam Tok, a Thai salad of sautéed beef. It was tender but not insipidly so, made with onion, scallion, cilantro and mint with lime juice. The meat was coated with a spicy sauce or glaze and served on what I later thought of as a “desecrated” iceberg lettuce leaf, because the edges had been inartistically hacked off instead of thoughtfully trimmed — and why trim at all, unless the edges were limp? I noticed this in more than one dish, but the food is otherwise presented in a visually pleasing way.

Two entrées followed, one of them from Nyonya cuisine.

Kam Heung with Chicken (shrimp also available), was from the Signature Dishes section of the menu. The lightly battered and fried chicken was juicy and tender because the chef wisely used dark meat instead of white. The dish, which the hostess proudly mentioned was unique to Thai Pin in our area, was “dry,” i.e. without sauce, and came with a toss of crispy errant bits of batter, red pepper, and many, many curry leaves attesting to the typically generous use of

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Appetizers at Thai Pin include Duck Buns Nam Tok. At left is the restaurant’s Pattaya Ginger. herbs in Nyonya cuisine. The name, from Cantonese dialect, means “golden fragrance.”

Pattaya Ginger, from the “All Time Favorites” list, is named after a resort city in Thailand. It comes with your choice of four proteins (including tofu); we opted for shrimp. The dish included thin slices of ginger, Chinese celery, snow peas, carrot, button mushrooms, scallion and onion in a mild brown sauce, but none of the black fungus the menu also listed. My alert friend noticed this immediately, and the hostess explained they‘d taken it out of the dish, because it was difficult to keep it fresh in the kitchen for just that one dish it appeared in. To me, that would have added extra interest to what was, for my taste, a very mild dish, although I liked the vegetables. The shrimp, while on the small side, were fine. Both entrées came with jasmine rice.

The menu at Thai Pin includes all the usual Thai curries, too, your choice of proteins — chicken, beef, shrimp or vegetarian — in your choice of curry — Red, green, Masamman, or Penang. There are several Thai salads, and soups run the gamut from Thai to Chinese. Main course noodle and rice dishes are mostly Malay and Thai, but with a nod to China.

The staff was very pleasant. Our young waiter appeared quite tentative as I started to order, but the alert hostess jumped right in and helped us all through it. While our appetizers seemed to take slightly longer than usual to come out, entrées were timely, and staff checked in with us to be

sure all was well. Thai Pin is a very pleasant option for Thai food in our area, and I noticed quite a few take-out orders being picked up in addition to the dine in customers, many of whom appeared to be southeast Asian themselves.

Faith Bahadurian blogs at njspice.net (also Twitter @njspice).

Thai Pin

560 Lawrence Square Blvd. S. Lawrenceville 609-586-1888 thaipinnj.com Rating: Good-plus Ambiance: Contemporary Asian décor with punches of color reflect the flavorful Southeast Asian cuisine served up by an attentive staff.

Prices: Appetizers/soups/salads $4-$13, Noodle/rice dishes $10-$15; Other entrées $15-$22, Lunch $8.50-$9.50.

Hours: Open daily for lunch and dinner Essentials: Major credit cards; BYO; wheelchair accessible; reservations suggested for large parties; parking lot.

(Rating includes the overall experience, including food and service, and range from Fair to Excellent. Reviews are conducted anonymously.)

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STAGE “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, 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, through April 9; bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121.

“Big Fish,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical adaptation of Tim Burton movie about the relationship between a salesman, Edward and his son, Will. through April 9. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.

“Art,” West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Pegasus Theatre Project presents Yasmina Reza’s comedy about three friends whose friendship is thrown into chaos when one of them buys a modern painting that another considers a joke, through April 9. Tickets cost $18-$22; www.pegasustheatrenj.org; 609-759-0045.

“Once on this Island,” Yvonne theater on the campus of

Nights at the Opera Avery Peterman will sing the role of Marie and Evan Stenzel will play Jenik in Westminster Opera Theatre’s production of “The Bartered Bride,” at the Robert L. Annis Playhouse on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, April 7-8, with performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. The opera will be performed in Czech with English supertitles and chamber ensemble. Tickets cost $25, $20 seniors/students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.

Rider University, Lawrence. Caribbean adaptation of the popular fairy taleâ⇔¯”The Little Mermaid.” â⇔¯It tellsâ⇔¯the story ofâ⇔¯Tiâ⇔¯Moune, a peasant girl who falls in love with theâ⇔¯well-born Daniel and is aided byâ⇔¯the gods of earth, water and love in her quest to be with him. Presented by Rider University’s Musical Theatre program, April 7, 7:30 p.m., April 8, 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m., April 9, 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $20 seniors/students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-896-7775.

Graeme of Thrones, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Avid ‘Thrones’ fan Graeme just wants to recreate his favorite fantasy saga on stage as it should have been done. He doesn’t quite have the same budget as the TV show or the performance skill required, but he does have Michael Condron (“Game of Thrones,” “Bowen Marsh”) and he’s sure George R.R. Martin would approve.

Created by a team of the U.K.’s comedy writers and the producer of “Potted Potter,” April 7, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25$50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

“Lawrence Library PlayFest,” Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrence. Ninth annual one-act play festival. Local actors will perform the staged script-inhand readings of six one-act plays selected for performance, April 19, 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Tickets are free. Registration is required and begins April 10, 9:30 a.m. 609-989-6920.

OPERA “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Kendall Main Stage Theatre at The College of New Jersey Center for the Arts, 2000 Pennington Road in Ewing. Based upon the Sir Walter Scott novel “The Bride of Lammermoor,” this Gothic romance tells a tale of the emotionally fragile Lucia Ashton who is caught in a liaison between her own family and that of the Ravenswoods. The setting is the Lammermoor Hills of Scotland in the 17th century.” Sung in Italian with English supertitles. April 7, 8 p.m., April 9, 3 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.bohemeopera.com.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC

VOICES, Mayo Concert Hall of The College, Ewing.

VOICES Chorale will present a concert titled “Songs of Wonders and Triumph,” which includes excerpts of the piano four-hand “London edition” of the Brahms Requiem, played by pianists James Lubrano and Joshua Wilson, and conducted by Lyn Ransom. Also on the program will be “Choose Something Like a Star” and “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” poems by Robert Frost expressing the wonders of life through images of nature and aptly set to music by Randall Thompson, April 8, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; tcnjcenterforthearts.tcnj.edu; 609-771-2775.

“Barging Ahead: Channeling Songs of the Delaware & Raritan Canal,“ Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike See THINGS TO DO, Page 6

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(Route 1), Lawrence. Concert by Westminster Choir College students who will be performing songs related to the Delaware & Raritan Canal and the time period of its heyday, April 9, 2 p.m. Registration is suggested. lawprogs@mcl.org; www.mcl.org; 609-989-6920.

“Bach’s Mass in B Minor,“ McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Performed by the Gächinger Cantorey with the chorus and orchestra of the Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart, Hans-Christoph Rademann, conductor. Celebrate Easter Sunday with one of the greatest choral works, April 16, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$75; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Under the direction of Chui-Tze Lin, the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No.3” and SiCong Ma’s “The Mongolian Dance,” May 13, 7 p.m. $3; monroetownshipculturalarts.com; 877-772-5425.

JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153.

Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Pianist Anthony de Mare asked 36 of today’s leading composers to “re-imagine” their favorite Sondheim songs as solo piano works? Participants range from Wynton Marsalis, Duncan Sheik, Ethan Iverson, and Steve Reich to Nico Muhly, Fred Hersch, Paul Moravec — and even Sondheim himself, April 25, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $50; www.mccarter.org; 609-2582787.

“Ireland: Two Views,” Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. Exhibit of photos by husband and wife photographers, Martha Weintraub and David Wurtzel, who traveled to Ireland and returned with two different perspectives, through April 16. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511.

Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. Photography by David Nissen. The exhibit will include images from three sources: Cranbury, New York City and Western Deserts, through April 28. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, 1-3 p.m. Admission is www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

Princeton Day School Lower School Art Exhibit, Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. Exhibit includes the work of more than 200 Princeton Day School Lower School students in grades Pre-K through four, and will be the culmination of the interactions, collaborations, and contributions the school’s youngest students, through April 28. Reception for pre-K through grade 2, April 17, 8-9 a.m., reception for grades 3 and 4, April 18, 8-9 a.m. www.pds.org; 609-9246700.

“Schools for the Colored,” James Kerney Campus Gallery, Mercer County Community College Trenton Hall Annex, 137 N. Broad St. (across from the James Kerney Building). Exhibit by Wendel White featuring black-andwhite images with digital media to depict the racially segregated school buildings and landscapes that existed northern states, through May 4. Hours: Mon. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to noon, 3-6 p.m., Sat. noon to 5 p.m. Opening reception, April 12, 5-8 p.m. www.mccc.edu/jkcgallery.

“Gallery 33 at Comisky’s Greenhouses,” 315 Franklin St. (Route 33), Hightstown. Exhibit of landscape oil paintings by artist Paul Mordetsky. Opening reception featuring Mordetsky as well as other artists, along with live music and light refreshments, through May 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/comiskys or call 609448-1705.

Sculpture Exhibit by Patrick Strzelec, Graves Terrace at Paul Robeson Center of the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Outdoor exhibit of works by Patrick Strzelec, who makes abstract sculpture using a full range of materials.

This Graves Terrace exhibition will provide the public with an introduction to Strzelec’s work preceding the installation of his work on Witherspoon Street at the site of the new Avalon Princeton residencies, through June, 2017. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.

Author Geraldine Brooks, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. The author of the Pulitzer-prize winning “Marchand” will discuss her novel, “The Secret Cord,” which has recently been released in paperback. The novel is about the life of King David, April 7, 6 p.m. www.princetonlibrary.org; 609-924-9529.

Dr. William Campbell, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Ave., Princeton. 2015 Nobel Prize winner Dr. William Campbell will be the featured speaker at an annual event to benefit the United Front Against Riverblindness (UFAR). Campbell was co-awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in developing Avermectin, the parent of Ivermectin, a medicine that has nearly eradicated river blindness, April 8, 5-9 p.m.

Campbell will speak in advance of UFAR’s 11th annual “African Soiree” fundraiser. His remarks will take place in the Princeton United Methodist Church sanctuary. There is no charge to attend the talk. Donations to support the organization are encouraged. Tickets to the Soiree cost $100.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m., African Soiree fundraiser will begin at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.riverblindness.org.

The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Starting at Marquand Park parking lot, Lover’s Lane between Stockton and Mercer streets, Princeton. Join Bob Wells, associate director of arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, as they share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection, April 8, 11 a.m.

Free. Registration is required. Register at Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St., Princeton. Founding member of legendary hip-hop group Run DMC will discusses his career and the evolution of hip-hop culture. A survey of contemporary and old-school music videos suggest strategies for deploying sound in resistant and innovative ways. April 11, 7:30 p.m., $11; princetongardentheatre.org; 609-279-1999.

Authors Gino Segre and Bettina Hoerlin, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton. The authors will discuss their book, “The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age.” Hear about the life and work of the man who was called the Pope of Physics by his peers and was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions, April 12, 6 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-4971600.

Princeton Garden Statesmen Men’s Learn to Sing Program, West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Middle School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. All men who enjoy singing are invited to attend a free, five-week program.

Students will learn the basic techniques of great singing, and have the opportunity to sing in small groups, and a chorus environment. Class dates are: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 7:30-8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, go to www.gardenstatesmen.org or call 888-636-4449.

Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands Arbor Day Celebration and Lichen Walk, Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. Dr. James Lendemer, a lichenologist from the New York Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, will lead a lichen walk in the Mapleton Preserve. He will identify and talk about these unique and fascinating organisms, some of which are considered to be among the oldest living things, and their importance, April 22, 2-4 p.m. Free; www.fpnl.org; 609-683-0483.

Cookbook author Joy Stocke, Labyrinth Books,122 Nassau St., Princeton. Join Wild River Review co-founder Joy E. Stocke and West Coast Editor Angie Brenner for mezes and conversation to celebrate the publication of their cultural and culinary cookbook, “Tree of Life.” Stocke and Brenner will be joined by cocktail whisperer Warren Bobrow who will make and serve Bosporus Fizzes, which he created for “Tree of Life.” Poet and Translator Edmund Keeley will be read his poem Moussaka, April 27, 6 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-497-1600.

MUSEUMS

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. “Kay Hackett of Stangl.” Exhibit of ceramic dinnerware created by artist Kay Hackett in the “Thistle” pattern. In celebration of National Women’s History Month, through April 7; “On the Edge,” invitational and juried exhibit for for young and emerging artists, through April 30; The Essential Paul Robeson, consolidates material from previous major exhibit on Robeson, through April 30. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.

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.

Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “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, through June 11. “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; 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.

COMEDY Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Mike Faverman, April 7-8; Ben Hague, April 14-15; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Gary Owen, April 7-8, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., April 9, 7:30 p.m., Andrew Schulz, April 13, 7:30 p.m., April 14-15, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242.

DANCE Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Saturday English Country Dance, April 8, 8-11 p.m. (instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, April 12, 8 p.m. (Instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $9; www.princetoncountrydancers.org.

Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Department of Recreation and Community Services, 641 Plainsboro Road. Coffee and dessert, and a dance lesson, April 15, 7-8:30 p.m., $12, $10 Plainsboro residents; 609-799-0909, ext. 1719.

Dancing by Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road in Hightstown.

Instruction in swing, foxtrot,waltz and latin dancing. Classes will begin April 27 and April 28 for four weeks. Class starts at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $60 per person for four-weeks; candaceclough1987@yahoo.com, 732-995-4284.

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April 7 Geraldine Brooks at Princeton Library Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks will discuss her novel, “The Secret Cord,” beginning at 6 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library.

Recently released in paperback, the novel is about the life of King David. It brings David to life in Second Iron Age Israel and traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage.

The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

April 6 Marquand Park tour in Princeton Bob Wells, associate director of Arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, will share the history of Marqand Park, highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection.

The program begins at 11 a.m., and starts at Marquand Park parking lot, Lover’s Lane between Stockton and Mercer streets. Registration is required. To register, go to www.princetonhistory.com.

April 9 Magic show in Lawrenceville Magicians from the Society of American Magicians Assembly #181 will perform at Adath Israel Congregation of Lawrenceville, beginning at 1 p.m.

Proceeds from the family show will benefit the Arlene Sharlin Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tickets cost $12, $8 children; www.adathisraelnj.org; 609-896-4977.

Wright Brothers musical in Ewing “The Wright Brothers: an Original Musical” at 1867 Sanctuary at Ewing, beginning at 7 p.m.

The one-hour, familyfriendly show portrays the challenges facing the Wright Brothers as they persevere and triumph in achieving their dream of being the first humans to fly.

The venue, run by nonprofit group Preservation New Jersey, is a historic church, converted into an arts and cultural center.

Tickets cost $20, $5 students (including college stud e n t s ) ; www.1867Sanctuary.org.

April 12 Film screening in Princeton The New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities will host a free screening of “Starving the Beast,” at 7:30 p.m.

The documentary about the systematic defunding of public higher education throughout the country will be followed by a discussion with NJASCU CEO Michael Klein.

The theater is located at 160 Nassau St., Princeton.

For more information, go to www.thegardentheatre.com or call 609-279-1999.

Labyrinth is Princeton’s destination for books and special events featuring authors.

A local store with a worldy mission Labyrinth Books is dedicated to a love of reading, and serving the community The French booksellers (known as “bouquinistes”) and their stalls along the Seine are fixtures in Paris, dating from the 16th century. Tour guides call them “literary entrepreneurs.”

The one and only bookseller on Nassau Street, Labyrinth Books, has become a Princeton fixture, dating from the 21st century with its “stalls” in the form of tables pushed out onto the sidewalk. It too is a literary entrepreneur, as indicated by the fact that in spite of enormous changes and challenges in the bookselling industry, the store is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Labyrinth Books has grown stronger each year in its role as an anchor to the street life of downtown Princeton and a connection between town and gown. Furthermore, the store performs miracles.

Thanks to the magic literary dust floating in the atmosphere of the store, countless kids, including my grandkids belonging to that yet unnamed generation addicted to their screens, have been inspired to read books they can feel and smell and “get real close to,” in the words of my granddaughter.

With a passion for learning and academia, Labyrinth’s owners — Dorothea von Moltke and her partners husband Cliff Simms and brother-in-law Peter Simms — believe that the joy of reading a physical book still is relevant for people of all ages, even though many have written the obituary of the printed book several times over the past couple of decades.

“Four or five years ago, many thought that e-books would spell the end of print as we know it,” said von Moltke, who lives with Cliff and their two daughters in Princeton. “Maybe because we operate in a bit of a niche market that values print as its own . . . we were perhaps less nervous than others about this trend.

“And in fact, publishers have seen their e-book sales not only level off, but decline of late, so it seems that both e-books and print books are here to stay. Interestingly, there is now a substantial body of neuroscientific study that confirms what many readers experience: retention when reading from a page is markedly better

than when reading from a screen.

Add to that the persistent interruption and auto-interruption when reading on a connected device, and it becomes easy to see how reading a book is a far more immersive experience than reading a data file can be. Students everywhere, too, are showing a clear preference for a printed book over an e-book when price is not the overriding factor.”

The success of their independent bookstore, according to Dorothea is due to partnerships with Princeton University; Great Jones Books, a wholesale book warehouse located in Pennington; and the community.

Labyrinth came to Princeton at the invitation of Princeton University and has had a very close partnership with the university as its official book provider. “Princeton University truly went against the trend of the day in bringing an independent, scholarly and community bookstore to town for all their book needs and has remained an incredible partner and supporter over the years,” von Moltke said.

Although the Labyrinth team used to have a store in Manhattan catering to the Columbia University market and in New Haven for the Yale University market, Labyrinth Books in Princeton now is their only bookstore. Their former stores did well, but the business model of the Princeton store is more sustainable for an independent bookseller.

“Columbia and Yale both contracted with Barnes & Noble as their official bookstore,” von Moltke said. “We carried a very large portion of the course books in both places as well, simply because faculty members are free to order their books where they choose, and they often chose the local, independent store. But Princeton University chose to partner officially with a small independent provider.”

Even though Dorothea acknowledges that the printed book is preferred over e-books “when price is not a factor,” price is a “huge factor when buying textbooks,” and the partnership with the university has been invaluable in helping to keep the price under

control.

“For better or worse, students have become very savvy at finding ‘free’ books online, at circulating pdfs of textbooks, at substituting video tutorials for textbooks, and at using social media for buying and selling from each other. So you can see why our course book operation has needed to adapt,” she said. “Fortunately, in all of this Princeton University has remained always willing to sit down with us to come up with joint solutions that benefit the students and the university while helping to support the store. As a result since 2012 we’ve been able to offer an across-the-board 30 percent discount to all students, which keeps us in the mix as a competitive option for students when they are deciding what and where to buy. As for our non-course book sales, we are happy to have been able to either hold steady or grow a little each year, and are grateful to our varied customer base, without whom we would not be here.”

Great Jones Books, a wholesale warehouse located in Pennington, and Labyrinth are separate companies, with the same owners, thus a partnership made not in heaven but on the bookshelves. “We opened Great Jones before we opened our first store at Columbia, and it has been crucial to our business model to be, as it were, our own supply line for what in the industry are called ‘remainders and returns,’ the books other stores have returned to publishers and the leftovers of print runs, both of which publishers auction off to remainder dealers such as GJB,” von Moltke said.

“This allows us both to bring books back into circulation, which other stores have given up on, and to offer these books at often very steep discounts. You could say that in order to be the kind of booksellers we are, we also have to be book wholesalers.”

Finally, the close relationship with the community is in the store’s equivalent of bookbinding glue. This spring, the store will be averaging three to four events per week. “The events are central in allowing the store to engage with the community we serve and, we

hope, in creating dialog around books that also connects people with one another,” von Moltke said.

Events scheduled for the busy month of April include authors Gino Serge and Bettina Hoerlin discussing their book, “The Pope of Physics: Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age” on April 12; David Kazanjian and Zahid Chaudhary in conversation about Kazanian’s book “The Brink of Freedom: Improvising Life in the 19th Century Atlantic World” on April 13; and Peter Brooks and Philip Nord in conversation about Brooks’ book, “Flaubert in the Ruins of Paris: The Story of a Friendship, a Novel, and a Terrible Year.”

A tasty event is scheduled for April 27 when Joy Stocke discusses her book, “Tree of Life: Turkish Home Cooking.” She will be joined by “Cocktail Whisperer” Warren Bobrow.

Labyrinth also has forged close relationships with a host of other community institutions including: departments at Princeton University; Princeton Public Library; the NJ STEP prison education program for which Labyrinth supplies books and helps to build prison libraries; Arm In Arm (PrincetonTrenton Crisis Ministries); Rescue Mission of Trenton; Princeton Young Achievers; Trenton Young Scholars Institute, and others.

What is in store for this independent bookstore in the next decade of its life? On a local level, the bookstore would like to continue to serve with excellence and compassion the town and gown communities and to be a forum for groups both from campus and the greater Princeton area that “are trying to defend democracy and justice.”

More globally, this literary entrepreneur par excellence aspires “to be a world-class scholarly bookstore,” a goal that is within reach in that Labyrinth’s online customers order, quite literally, “from every corner of the world,” von Moltke said.

Labyrinth Books is located at 122 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.labyrinthbooks.com or call 609-497-1600.

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Shade-tolerant plants help to complete landscapes

Plants need sunlight to thrive and grow, but some need less sunlight than others. People who find their landscapes are less supportive to sun-loving plants can choose from a variety of shade-tolerant plants, shrubs and trees.

Shade tolerance refers to a plant’s ability to withstand low levels of light. Certain plants have adapted this feature to survive in the wild. Plants that grow at the base of forest floors, for example, will get less sunlight than others outside of the tree canopy. Such adaptations enable a wide variety of foliage to grow even though they are not exposed to much sunlight.

While sun-loving plants often have broad leaves and expend significant energy to capture sunlight for photosynthesis, shade-tolerant plants expend less energy and tend to be more efficient consumers of soil nutrients and sunlight.

Penn State Extension’s Plant and Pests division says the amount of shade a plant is growing under will directly affect the density of the foliage and the plant’s flowering and fruiting characteristics. Blending shade-tolerant plants into

the landscape can be an effective use of space. Before choosing plants for an existing landscape, it’s important to assess the level of shade or sun the plants will receive.

Heavy shade. Heavy shade is when no direct sunlight reaches a plant. This occurs at the base of northern-facing walls or beneath thick tree canopies.

Full sun. Areas that receive full sun enjoy direct sunlight between six and eight hours per day.

Moderate shade. These sites have reflected sunlight that may come off of water features.

Light shade. Plants in these areas will get partially filtered or dappled sunlight.

Once homeowners understand which type of shade they are dealing with, they can then visit plant nurseries and select their plants. Most greenery comes with care instructions that include recommendations regarding the amount of shade/sunlight the plant will need to do well. If further assistance is needed, a knowledgeable employee can make suggestions based on landscape needs.

Those who are looking for

Shade-tolerant plants, such as coleus, can add color and appeal to shady areas of a landscape. some preliminary guidance have a variety of different leaf when it comes to selecting colors and striations. shade-tolerant shrubs, plants or trees can consult the following list.

Bleeding heart. Bleeding heart, or Dicentra spectabilis, is typically found in woodlands.

It’s a perennial in the poppy family that produces mounded foliage and arching vine-like stems of heart-shaped flowers in the spring.

Amethyst flower. Browallia hybrids offer star-shaped blooms of blue and violet.

These plants will billow out of hanging baskets or containers, and they prefer warm shade or filtered sunlight.

Coleus.

The coleus, Solenostemon scutellarioides, is another perennial that can

Create a safe backyard play area

Homeowners often aspire to have attractive backyards that look like they belong in a magazine. While these can be picturesque and functional for adults, they may not be entirely practical for homeowners who have young children, especially when the majority of the yard is covered with paving stones or concrete.

When young children are part of a household, homeowners may benefit by designing yards that are both functional and fun. Incorporating safe play areas for kids is one way to unlock the potential of both big and small backyards.

As children run off to enjoy a playground, safety is the last thing on their minds. Kids are most interested in scaling ladders to treehouses or coasting down slides. That’s why adults must take it upon themselves to keep injury prevention in mind.

When considering playground equipment for the yard, parents need to make safety a

priority. Consider following the “5 S’s of Playground Safety”: Surface, structures, site, supervision, and safety.

Surface. Parents should assume that children will fall. To lessen the blow of falls, choose playground equipment with a perimeter of 6 feet of a softer surface, such as sand, pea gravel, rubber pieces or wood chips. This material should be between 6 and 12 inches deep.

Structure. The structure of the play equipment should be built from sturdy materials.

Pressuretreated lumber was once the standard, but it’s not advisable for kids’ playgrounds, as the chemicals used in the lumber can leach and young children may actually bite or pick at the wood. Use cedar or another wood that resists decay.

Once the structure is built, inspect it frequently for damage.

Site. Look around the landscape for an ideal place to locate the play set. There

should be no obstacles that children can hit while sliding or swinging. Avoid overhanging branches and do not place equipment too close to trees or fencing. Try to keep the set out of direct sunlight, which can make components heat up and scald young bodies.

Supervision. Do not leave children alone while they are playing. Prevent children from using the play set in an incorrect manner.

Safety. Follow the directions for installation. Make sure all

posts are anchored into the ground securely.

Railings should be spaced so that children cannot get stuck between them. Check that metal components have not rusted and that there is no additional excessive wear.

Be sure that no tools or other dangerous items are left around the yard.

Backyard playgrounds should be built with safety in mind. Learn the rules of play equipment and yard safety. — Metro Creative Connection

Witch hazels. These are a genus in the family Hamamelidacea, which has four different species in North America. This shrub or small tree features arching branches with dense, multi-stemmed clumps. Witch hazel produces flowers in the late autumn when most other plants are sparse.

Bayberry. Myrica pensylvanica can grow in partial shade as a hedge or natural property divider. The leaves of this shrub are aromatic when crushed. The shrub will produce tiny, gray/white fruits in

late summer.

English Ivy. Also known as Hedera helix, this trailing plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It will spread easily and can become invasive.

Those searching for shadetolerant trees can choose among sugar maple, black alder, flowering dogwood, and white spruce, among others.

Shade-tolerant plants can make welcome additions to the landscape, offering greenery and color in the darker areas of a property. — Metro Creative Connection

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Dealing with spring allergies Avoid sniffling and sneezing by taking some steps that can help you enjoy the season

By Keith Loria Special Writer

Spring has arrived, and everyone is excited about baseball, warm weather, and spring break.

But for many, there is a dark side to this bright season: the dreaded allergies.

The most common allergies in the spring occur from tree pollen, and as many as 60 million Americans suffer from hay fever attacks. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology list 11 types of trees that are common triggers for hay fever: oak, western red cedar, sycamore, maple, elm, birch, ash, cypress, walnut, hickory, and poplar.

“Allergy symptoms in the spring time are due to the trees pollinating. A moist, short winter could mean a worse spring pollen season,” says Neeti

Gupta, an M.D. with the Mercer Allergy & Asthma Center, East Windsor. “Tree pollens are responsible for the typical hay fever symptoms people associate with allergies such as itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, and nasal congestion in the spring season; if bad enough, pollen sensitivities can also affect the airways, resulting in allergic asthma, or the skin, causing itching and rashes.”

People with allergies often get relief on rainy or cloudy days, or when there’s no wind to make the pollen airborne, but when the weather is warm and dry, and especially when the wind picks up, allergies are likely to become worse.

Knowing your triggers before the pollen season starts can be helpful in order to take precautionary measures. There are a wide variety of over-thecounter medications such as

antihistamines and nasal sprays that can be taken prophylactically.

“People can keep track and monitor daily pollen counts; there are apps that allow tracking of symptoms alongside pollen counts to note for symptom trends on a particularly bad day,” Gupta says. “Windows at home and in cars should be kept shut to avoid pollen from coming inside.

Also, if spending a lot of time outdoors on a ‘high pollen day,’ it would be important to take a

shower and change into fresh clothes right away.”

For someone showing symptoms, there is action they can take early to prevent a fullblown attack. For those with nasal and ocular symptoms, antihistamines would be the treatment of choice. People presenting with more severe symptoms such as unremitting sinus pressure or respiratory symptoms should consult with a physician as soon as possible.

“If presenting with mostly ocular symptoms, cool compresses and allergy eye drops may be helpful as well,” Gupta says. “A nasal sinus rinse could help wash out pollens in the sinuses. A cool shower may help if presenting with a generalized feeling of itchiness.“ You can track the pollen counts in your area by contacting the National Allergy Bureau (www.pollen.aaaai.org).

Typically, local news and

weather stations also post current pollen counts.

Mold spores are another culprit of bad allergies in the spring. Yeast and mildew release seeds called spores that are carried by the wind. Outdoor molds include alternaria, xladosporium, and hormodendrun, while inside molds include aspergillus and penicillium. Mold also causes typical allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, or watery eyes that are itchy.

One of the prime defenses in allergy prevention is to keep the doors and windows of your house closed. If possible, use allergy filters on your air conditioning unit, wash your clothes and take a shower after you’ve been exposed to pollen and mold spores, and avoid doing yard work or exercising outdoors on days when pollen counts are high.

It is also important to vacuum your floors at least twice a week in order to keep the pollen levels at a minimum. If you have pets, try to give them a wash more frequently than at

other times of the year, at least twice a month. Avoid air-drying any of your clothes, dry your laundry inside.

When driving, keep your car windows up. It’s tempting to roll the windows down to feel the breeze on a car ride, but during peak season, that breeze is loaded with allergens. Instead, run the air conditioning to keep temperatures at a comfortable level. This will prevent most of the pollen, dust, and mold out from entering your automobile. Be sure to point your air conditioner vents away from your face to avoid irritating your nasal passages and exacerbating your allergies.

“If nothing seems to be working and someone is sill miserable with uncontrolled symptoms, seeking advice from an allergist may be helpful for acute symptoms,” Gupta says.

“However, more importantly, it would be prudent to be evaluated for allergen sensitivities and have a treatment plan in place for future spring seasons to come.”

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Michael Bizzarro

Helping those who keep us safe

On a daily basis, first responders — police, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers and military personnel — put their lives on the line to protect others.

Their professional training equips them with the skills they need to save others from danger, but when it comes to seeking help themselves, taking the first step can be challenging.

Unfortunately, the consequences of not seeking help can be dire.

Princeton House Behavioral Health, a unit of Princeton HealthCare System, provides First Responder Treatment Services to meet the unique needs of first responders and help them develop healthy ways to cope with the chronic and acute trauma associated with the critical incidents they handle.

Running toward danger While most people run away from danger, first responders run toward it, and given the nature of their job, they are constantly exposed to tragedy. But they are trained to keep their emotions in check and compartmentalize so they can quickly control the situation and identify a solution.

However, after a long, difficult day it is not easy for first responders to flip the switch, so to speak, and turn their emotions back on. Too often, the switch stops working at all.

It is no surprise then that first responders have higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than the

general population. The National Institutes of Mental Health reports that 7.7 million American adults are affected by PTSD in their lifetime — about 6.8 percent men and 9.7 percent women in the general population. However, the rate for first responders who are affected by PTSD climbs to between 28 and 35 percent.

Many first responders feel the pressure to appear —and to be — invincible, even when they’re under tremendous stress. Signs that someone may need help include: • Increased alcohol and drug use • Feelings of isolation and anger • Absenteeism • Problems maintaining relationships • Sleep disturbances, including nightmares • Difficulty concentrating The perils of going untreated First responders tend to be the last ones to seek help with mental health or substance abuse issues.

The view of mental illness as something shameful can keep them from seeking the help they need. First responders worry that if they undergo treatment, colleagues may question their stability and integrity or lose confidence in them. Many fear they could jeopardize their careers. And in a job where trusting the unknown can be dangerous, putting trust in a therapist or counselor is often a major psychological hurdle.

However, left untreated, PTSD and trauma can have a devastating impact, including divorce, addiction, and in some cases suicide.

Early intervention is crucial to changing, or even saving, the life of a first responder.

Finding help, and hope PHBH offers confidential help and services designed to address the unique needs and concerns of first responders. Each patient’s treatment team includes a licensed clinical social worker, a board certified psychiatrist, dedicated nursing staff, clinical therapists and clinical dietitians.

Additionally, the treatment team includes peer-liaisons, fellow officers who have first-hand knowledge of the work first responders do and the stresses they face. Each first responder’s care includes: • Evaluation and assessment • Individualized treatment plan • Individual and group therapy

• Family therapy and psychoeducation • Round-the-clock nursing coverage • Psychotropic medication management • Nutrition counseling • Expressive therapies and a fitness gym During treatment, patients learn skills to help them transition from their professional role as a first responder to their personal roles in their families and social relationships. They also learn techniques for taking care of themselves physically, mentally and spiritually.

Each first responder’s return to work and community is facilitated with a recommendation for follow-up care, referrals to 12-step programs or Bottles and Badges support groups and communication with a department or union liaison to ensure a smooth transition.

Taking care of yourself There are few, if any, jobs more stressful than a first responder’s. The following tips can help first re-

Dr. Michael Bizzarro sponders cope with the stress of their jobs in a healthy manner: • Eat a healthy diet, rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in fat and sugar. Avoid excess alcohol and caffeine.

• Get adequate amounts of sleep and rest.

• Exercise — physical exercise is not only good for your body, but also good for your brain. Deep breathing, gentle stretching and medi-

tation can help reduce physical and mental tension.

• Use time off to decompress and recharge by doing something you enjoy — read a book, watch a movie, listen to music.

• Talk about it. Talk about your emotions and reactions with coworkers at appropriate times.

• Recognize the warning signs of PTSD and chronic stress, and don’t wait to seek help. Making the decision to seek treatment could end up being your greatest act of bravery.

For more information about First Responder Treatment Services at PHBH, go to www.princetonhouse.org or call 800242-2550.

Michael Bizzarro, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., B.C.D. is a board certified, licensed clinical social worker. He is the director of Clinical Services for First Responder Treatment Services at Princeton House Behavioral Health and has served in the U.S. Army and as a law enforcement officer.

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He wrote the book on consolidation Chad Goerner will talk about ‘A Tale of Two Tigers’ at Labyrinth Books next month

This column requires some disclaimers.

I am no relative of Chad Goerner, former mayor and last person to serve as mayor of the now defunct Princeton Township. Acting like an annoying Jewish mother toward him is different from being a relative who actually shares his DNA. I never voted for Chad Goerner, I was a resident of the now defunct Princeton Borough.

I have no financial investment in the success of Chad Goerner’s book.

I did edit his book, mostly making sure the writing complied with my obsessive standards of grammar. If anyone more compulsive than I am about grammar finds mistakes — and I am sure they exist — blame me. I simply will vouch for the fact that all mistakes are typos and the fault of computer auto-correct.

Chad told me I was the best editor he ever had, but that’s because I am the only editor he ever had. The book, published several weeks ago, is the only book he ever wrote.

Finally, the book, “A Tale of Two Tigers,” is terrific! Anyone who is interested in New Jersey government and politics should read it and learn how New Jersey went from 566 municipalities to 565, thanks to the merger of Princeton Township and Princeton Borough. Many people reading this column will think they know the whole tale of Princeton’s consolidation that had extended over a period of six decades and became a reality Jan. 1, 2013. But even I, who had been following and involved in the issue for four decades, found fascinating facts and lessons in Chad’s account of the history of Princeton Borough and Princeton Township’s efforts to consolidate, as well as in the

post-consolidation data. I refuse to spoil the “plot,” by revealing any juicy consolidation tidbits, but instead invite everyone to hear the revelations straight from the author’s mouth, May 7, beginning at 3 p.m. at Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton.

What I would like to uncover is the story of Chad himself.

Chad came to Princeton when he was in his 20s for the purpose of launching his career in the financial services industry. He is now first vice president - investments for UBS Financial Services in Princeton. With an undergraduate degree from George Washington University and professional certifications from Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Chad said he had “zero” expectations of launching New Jersey’s first major municipal merger in over a century.

He was at the ripe old age of 37 when Princeton’s consolidation became a reality, thanks to his efforts and the efforts of “open-minded elected officials, incredible municipal staff and volunteers,” all exhibiting intelligence, persistence and patience.

Born and raised on a farm in New Jersey, Chad’s hometown is Wantage Township in northern New Jersey’s Sussex County. Wantage Township attempted to consolidate with Sussex Borough in 2009, and failed, but this happened long after Chad left his hometown and his agrarian lifestyle.

So what ingredient in Princeton’s soil caused the political activist in him to blossom?

The fertilizer was the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO). “I went to my first PCDO meeting just to meet people and learn more about the people in my community,” he said. “I had no particular political plans or strategic vision.”

In the fall of 2005, Chad became a member of the PCDO and met Jenny Crumiller, current Princeton Council president, who then was a community activist and very involved in the life of the PCDO. She encouraged newcomers and outsiders to try for leadership roles both in the PCDO and in the local government. In March 2006, the announced retirement of a Princeton Township Committee member Bill Hearon led to a PCDO “call for candidates” to replace Hearon.

“I decided that, while I probably wouldn’t win this time around, it would be good for me to get my name out there,” Chad said. “As a result, I put my name forward. Five candidates including myself appeared at a PCDO candidates night where we each gave a several-minute speech and then answered questions from the audience afterwards.

“In my presentation, I highlighted my interest in starting a dialogue with Princeton Borough. The last failed consolidation attempt in 1996 left the two governing bodies constantly bickering. Lack of communication between the two towns was at an all-time low.

“To that end, I also felt that consolidation should be a key issue for the towns as it presented an opportunity to save money and make our towns’ services more effective. The governing bodies seemed focused on minutiae when there were clearly large structural improvements, like consolidation, that could make a real impact. I was willing to dedicate myself to furthering that cause and I wanted to make it clear to the membership.”

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Chad’s victory in the June 2006 Democratic Primary election, has elements of a local political soap opera. Ultimately, Chad prevailed and found himself on the Princeton Township Committee for his first term in January 2007.

Throughout his time as a Princeton Township elected official, Chad kept coming back to the cents and sensibility of the consolidation concept. But his approach to succeeding in implementing a real change in municipal structure was neither haphazard nor superficial. He was determined to learn the lessons of prior consolidation efforts. When his democratic colleagues on Princeton Township Committee elected him mayor, Chad wrote the original proposal for the successful consolidation study after conducting thorough research into previous attempts going back to 1953.

In nearly every conversation I have had with him about consolidation, Chad credits others for both the successful vote to consolidate and then the successful implementation during the transition year. Gina Genovese, the executive director of CourageToConnectNJ, wrote the forward to Chad’s book and gives him unequivocal credit for being the leader of Princeton’s consolidation movement.

“Many residents, elected officials and employees worked just as hard for the success of this effort, but Chad Goerner was its leader throughout the process,” said Gina, who explained that CourageToConnectNJ is a nonprofit, non- partisan organization whose purpose is to educate the public about the impact of “Home Rule.”

“We provide venues for engagement and present a model for connecting

communities’ administrative structures including fire districts, school districts, police departments and municipal governments.”

One of my friends, who still is my friend despite his opposition to consolidation, joked with me how Chad “skipped town” after the successful vote to merge and “refused to hang around” to see the consequences. In fact, Chad was a member of the transition task force to implement successfully the merger after the referendum passed overwhelmingly by both towns in 2011.

Chad “skipped” to a location very near Princeton, a farm in Hopewell, where he returned to his agrarian roots, as well as to a municipal situation featuring an unconsolidated borough and township. Furthermore, since he moved out of Princeton, he has been no wilting violet on the topic of consolidation. He continually advocates for state legislative policy changes to encourage municipal and school district consolidations and regionalized police and fire services. He has delivered numerous speeches and presentations on the subject, including the 2016 keynote address to the New York State Local Government Innovation Conference sponsored by the NY Division of Local Government Services.

Actually, my theory on Chad’s motivation is that he did this whole Princeton consolidation project just to be able to write a book that would feature his own creative piece of art as the book’s cover. Chad’s talents as a renowned local artist have merged quite elegantly with his talents as a financial analyst and local and state government aficionado.

Rich Fisher

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To submit an item, email rfisher@centraljersey.com and put “Item for Shop Talk” in the subject line.

This week’s items are as follows: Fun & Fit Summer Camp at HRC Fitness is now offering registration for summer. A Readers Choice Winner 2016 as One of the Best in Somerset County, the camp offers: Sports, fitness, swimming, and nutrition Fitness classes including Yyga, Zumba, karate, and tumbling

Activities like 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 to Aug. 25 and offers full day (8 to 4 p.m.) half days (a.m. and p.m.) and partial weeks, as well as extended care.

For more details and registration information, go to www.hrcfitness.com/summer-camp. *** Get a hop on your Easter reservations at Salt Creek

Grille for April 16 as new Executive Chef Dan Luber will prepare a special holiday menu. Available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the menu promises such as mesquitegrilled rack of lamb, sesame-crusted yellow fin tuna and asparagus-stuffed Gnocchi. For more information, go to www.saltcreekgrille.com. *** The Pennington Golf Center is staging its 16th Annual Multi-Vendor Demo Day & Sale, April 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free to the public and top vendors will be in attendance, including Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Mizuno, Taylor Made, Cobra, Cleveland and Tour Edge. Register at the event to have a chance of winning the top prize of a custom fitted Ping G driver.

PGC is located at 29 Route 31 South. For more information, go to www.penningtongolfcenter.com or call 609-737-2244. *** Bella Boutique, locally owned and operated by Christina DiDonato, has recently opened in the Princeton Shopping Center and offers a highly edited selection of the season’s best fashion for women. A onestop shopping experience, Bella presents a unique collection of emerging and established designers, specific to the lifestyles of its Princeton clients.

Bella strives to inspire your personal style with an expert combination of trend and function. For more information, call 609-4545680. *** Smith’s ACE Housewares, located in the Princeton Shopping Center, is offering a 25 percent discount on the SousVide Supreme, the world’s first See SHOP TALK, Page 7

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Movie and times for the week of April 7-13. Schedules are subject to change.

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HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908874-8181): The Fate of the Furious (PG13) Thurs. 7:45 p.m. The Fate of the Furious (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Thurs. 7:05 p.m. Going in Style (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; Sun.-Thurs. 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45.

Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20; Sun.-Thurs.

12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05. Ghost in the Shell (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20; Sun.-Wed. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45; Thurs. 12, 2:35, 5:10. The Boss Baby (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.Sat. 1:25, 3:50, 6:15, 8:40; Sun.-Wed. 1:25, 3:50, 6:15; Thurs. 1:25, 3:50. The Boss Baby (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:30, 3:10, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; Sun. 12:05, 2:30, 3:10, 4:55, 7:20. Power Rangers (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20. Kong: Skull Island (Luxury Recliners, Reserved Seating) (PG13) Fri.Sat. 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25; Sun.-Thurs.

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Montgomery Cinemas (609-9247444): Cezanne And I (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05. The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Fri.Sat. 1:30, 3:05, 4:20, 6, 7:10, 8:55, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 3:05, 4:20, 6, 7:10.

Frantz (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 2:10, 4:45, 7:20. The Last Word (R) Fri.-Thurs. 1:55, 7. A United Kingdom (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 4:25, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 4:25. Lion (PG13) Fri.Sat. 4:25, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 4:25.

PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Fri. 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4, 6:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 5:15, 8. Paterson (R) Fri.-Sat. 6; Sun. 4:30; Mon. 3:30. Personal Shopper (R) Fri.-Sat. 8:35; Sun. 7:15; Mon. 8; Tues.-Thurs. 5.

Exhibition on Screen: I, Claude Monet (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Exhibition on Screen: The Artist’s Garden (NR) Wed. 1 p.m. Starving the Beast (NR) Wed. 7:30 p.m.

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Sous Vide cooking locks in the flavor and preserves the nutritional quality of whatever food is cooked inside. It promises steak perfectly cooked edge-to-edge, vibrant vegetables, juicy tender chicken breasts, and ribs with the meat literally falling off the bone. All at the push of a button. *** Princeton Learning Cooperative has announced that Jon Lambert, owner of the Princeton Record Exchange, will be recognized at the Celebration of SelfDirected Learning, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m. The event is being held at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center at 1 Preservation Place in Princeton.

The Self-Directed Learning Award is given to community members who took an independent educational path and have gone on to create successful and meaningful lives.

The Princeton Record Exchange is listed as one of the best music stores in America by Rolling Stone, CNN, Time, and others.

Current teen members, parents of former members and PLC staff members will

also share inspiring stories of young people taking control of their time and education. Food and drinks will be donated by Small World Coffee; Lillipies; The Bent Spoon; McCaffrey’s; and Nomad Pizza, among others. Event sponsors include Classical Pilates; Kenney, Chase and Costa; Shibumi Farm; Pinneo Construction.

Live music will be performed by current teen members.

For more information and to reserve a free ticket, go to www.learningcooperatives.org.

For more information on Princeton Record Exchange, go to www.prex.com or call 609921-0881. *** Pure Barre at 31-D Hulfish Street in Princeton is offering a New Member special. New members can get four weeks of unlimited classes for $99. For further information or to sign up call 609-921-2745 or visit HYPERLINK “http://purebarre.com/nj-princeton/” http://purebarre.com/njprinceton/. *** BRIO Tuscan Grille in the Quakerbridge Mall on Route 1 in Lawrenceville is offering an array of new dishes for its “A Variety of Flavors” promotion, taking

place through Saturday, April 15. The lunch and dinner menus present two exciting new appetizers, three entrées (including two mouthwatering seafood dishes), and a divine dessert. The appetizers include Calamari Fritto Misto: Peperoncini, aioli, Pomodoro and spicy shrimp and eggplant. Entrees include Peroni beer-battered fish and chips; lobster and black pepper shrimp ravioli; and braised beef pappardelle. The dessert it butterscotch budino (Italian for pudding).

For more information, go to www.brioitalian.com or call 609-799-3169. *** 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.

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515 Crown st. This twin house transformed into duplex is located on a quiet street with beautiful views. Completely renovated with two bedrooms and full kitchen and appliances on each floor. (ID#6951323 ) 215-862-9441

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313 Pigott Dr. Upgraded 4 BR, 2.5 BA Col. Pristine Cond. Dir: Delaware Ave to L on Broad to R on W. 6th to Oak Mill.(ID#6914524)

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21 Malaga Dr. Spacious Bi-level fresh paint, refinished HW floors.4 BR, kit. open to DR, lg LR, lower level FR, BR/office, work shop & oversized 2 car garage.( ID#6948829) 609-921-2700

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52 Barberry Ct. Sparkling 2 BR/2 BA, 1st flr condo offering newer carpet throughout! Updated appliances, sinks, faucet & backs to trees!

(ID#6884016) 609-921-2700

200 Carter Rd. Situated in the Greater Princeton Area this charming Colonial Cape is sure to please. Updates include kitchen & baths with flexible floor plan - private lot w in ground pool. (ID#6941111) 609-737-1500

1 Kentview Ct. A superbly maintained home w/ custom upgrades - gorgeous lot with incredible view (ID#3371840) 908-782-0100

95 Quince Ct. Society Hill 2 BR condo with Balcony.

New heat, lovely kitchen, all major appliances. Just painted and ready to move-in!

(ID#6943607) 609-737-1500

225 Nancy Ln. Hillwood Manor with an enclosed back lot. 4 BR 1 ½ BT, newer kitchen and baths. New HVAC. Beautiful condition. Vinyl sided, basement, family room.

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Lawrence Twp.

Lot Alcazar Ave. Build a nice one-family home on a 60’x140’ lot in Eldridge Park. Water, sewer, & gas at the street. To be sold as one buildable lot.

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$2,250,000

10 Chase Hollow Rd. Truly a one of a kind. Main floor master wing w/ full spa bath w/sauna, gourmet kitchen open to two story great room. 4 BR 4/2 BT. (ID#6926836) 609-737-1500

$484,000

20 Winthrop Dr. Expanded Vernon Col, 5 BR, Great Rm & FR w/gas stone FP, 2 rm skylit kit,SS appl. & granite counters, freshly paint, 2+car gar. newer system, window & doors. (ID#6650764) 609-921-2700

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You’ll love this charming 4 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath home, with generous space to move about. Sprawling entertainment spaces flow through the open concept family room, living room with full-wall fieldstone fireplace, dining room and music room and into the huge heated and air conditioned solarium with floor to ceiling windows. The kitchen is a chef ’s delight featuring granite counter-tops and backsplash, birch cabinetry, double oven, garbage compactor, Subzero refrigerator, recessed lighting, and crown molding. If the weather isn’t perfect, the finished basement provides plenty of options! When you want to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, go for a swim in your in-ground pool or relax on the 2-level Azek deck overlooking beautiful grounds with flower beds, a fenced vegetable garden, Gazebo and so much more!

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CHESTERFIELD TWP. $439,000 This 4 BR, 2.5 BA Col. has 2-story foyer, master suite w/ WIC, new carpet in LR, DR, stairs & hallway, a full bsmnt, 2-car garage & park-like yard. (Web ID 6794758) 609-799-3500

Mary “Lynn” Robertson

CRANBURY $949,900 5 BR & 5 BA, full finished basement, in-law suite, gourmet Kit, fp, large screened in porch, natural style in-ground pool, waterfall, 3 car garage, WWP Schools.

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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) 609-448-1400

Mary Saba

Francesca D’Antuono

EWING TWP. $199,500 A stunning 2 BR, 2 BA, 3rd flr Arlington model in Jefferson Development is one of a kind. Features upgraded kit. w/ cstm backsplash & SS applcs. (Web ID 6902714)

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(Web ID 3369210) 908-874-8100

Julie Harrison

Mary Robertson

HAMILTON $259,000 A 3 BR, 1.5 BA home near train & hwys, has newer kit., granite ctr & glass tile backsplash, sunroom, fin. bsmt w/ new pergo style flr, fenced yard w/ patio & gar.

(Web ID 6947609) 609-921-1900

HAMILTON $295,000 A stunning 4th flr end-unit condo w/ elevator access, many upgrades. Desirable Union model. A short walk to the Hamilton Train station. A commuter`s delight.

(Web ID 6933631) 609-448-1400

FRANKLIN TWP. $579,900 Elegance abounds in this home w/ finished bsmnt that has full BA & wet bar! This spacious home sits on a premium lot w/ a great size yard & upgrades t/o.

(Web ID 3364008) 609-921-1900

Shirley Olsen

HIGHTSTOWN $189,900 A premium locat. ovrlks beautiful, open space in Wyckoffs Mill, 2nd floor end unit w/ 2 BRs & 2 full BAs. Upgraded Manchester model w/ newer furnace & A/C. (Web ID 6899015) 609-448-1400

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Adam Chu

Rana Bernhard

HILLSBOROUGH $329,000 This home is a fixer upper. Being sold “as is.” Great for horse lover w/ 2 barns on property. Beautiful property, small pond on lot, woods w/ trails. (Web ID 3324736) 908-874-8100

Christina Grant

Linda Twining

HILLSBOROUGH $464,900 70 Nostrand Road Well-kept by orig. owner. This 2,072 sq ft, 3 BR duplex in “Courtland” has 2-story foyer, HW flr in LR & DR. Dir: Rt.206 to Dukes pkwy East, RT on Dickerson, right on Nostrand. (Web ID 3375919) 908-874-8100

Lori Janick

HOPEWELL TWP. $974,900 Stunning NW facing cstm designed home on 1.99 acres w/ park-like outdoor area, prof. lndscpd w/sweeping front lawn & semi-circular drive, has 4 BRs, 4.1 BAs. (Web ID 6951845) 609-921-1900

Norma Cohen

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Joseph Plotnick

LAWRENCEVILLE $369,000 A 3 BR & 2.5 BA Col. w/ EIK, cherry cabinets & SS applcs., open floor plan, master w/ dual WIC, upper level laundry & new lg deck.(Web ID 6945817)

LAWRENCEVILLE $1,450,000 Magnificent 5 BR, 4 1/2 BA cstm-built home situated on 5 acres in an enclave. Minutes from downtown Princeton. (Web ID 6902840)

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Rajendra Shah

MONTGOMERY TWP. $810,000 A picturesque setting offers natural woodlands & manicured gardens on a tree-lined road. A popular Bradford model built by Grosso in the Hidden Estates area. (Web ID 3372737) 908-874-8100

HOPEWELL TWP. $525,000 Tucked away, yet just up the hill from Hopewell Boro; is this retreat, set on over 3.5 acres w/ a gorgeous lap pool. This home has 3 BRs & 2 BAs. (Web ID 6932524)

PLAINSBORO TWP. $1,175,000 Come see this brick-front, St Andrews II model on a 1plus acre, wooded lot in the Crossings at Grover Mills East Estate. Home has 5 BRs & 5 1/2 BAs. (Web ID 6924429) 609-448-1400

PRINCETON $799,900 This 4 BR & 2.5 BA Col. on premium lot backs to the woods has solid HW flrs, profess. finished 2-car garage, patio. WWP schools. (Web ID 6950635) 609-799-3500 SOUTH BOUND BROOK 45 Swing Bridge Lane

Christina Wang

Geraldine Giles

PRINCETON $929,900 A 5 BR, 2.5 BA home on corner lot has master w/ 2 WICs, marble BA w/ high-end finishes, updtd EIK, full bsmnt, screened porch, FP. Close to major commuters rt. (Web ID 6806776) 609-799-3500

SOMERVILLE $384,900 This stunning newer Colonial w/ brand new kit. & master BA has HW flrs on 1st level, 4 lg BRs w/ tons of closets, 2 WICs, new HWH & fenced yard (Web ID 3374723)

Eric Branton

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Shehla Rupani

WEST WINDSOR TWP. $579,900 This Marlborough model patio home in Canal Pointe has tons of upgrades, Viking Range, Miele Dishwasher & new Samsung fridge in open EIK, upgraded flrs t/o.

(Web ID 6949637) 609-921-1900

WEST WINDSOR TWP. $1,099,900 This 5 BR, 4.5 BA in Princeton Oaks has brick front, in-law suite, kit. w/ granite, cherry cabs., SS applcs., lg pantry, master w/2 WICs, fin. bsmnt. WWP schools.

(Web ID 6856164) 609-799-3500

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Beautiful 2 BR, 3 full BA model w/ 9 ft. ceil. in Canal Crossing.

Great Commuter Locat., close to major roads, NJ Transit & train station. Development is FHA approved. Dir: Main St to Canal Crossing, Left on Liberty, Right on Swing Bridge, #45.

(Web ID 3361277) $275,000 908-874-8100

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Joseph Baylis

WRIGHTSTOWN $435,000 Largest bldng has 4 units. The 2 ranches house a single dwelling unit & 2 separate units. There is 6,250SF of rentable space & room for 12 cars.

(Web ID 6903722) 609-448-1400

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55 Dey Road. Beautiful 2 family Bi-level home on over 3/4 acre lot. Main flr has all refinished hdwd flrs, Kit. has newer SS appls. 4BR, 3 full BAs. Upper level has 3BR, LR, DR, Kit, 2 Full BAs. Main level has FR, 1BA, EIK, Laundry room and garage. Relax on the upper deck and look out over the open space.

First floor is great for an in-law suite. New kitchen and full bath. Freshly painted thru out. Minutes to train station, Rt 1, Rt 95 and NJ turnpike. Walk to parks, golf course and shopping center. Excellent West Windsor Plainsboro school system.

6319 Lower York Road, New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-3385 Ext. 8409 | Direct: 215-862-0202

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1 Bowmans Drive East

$1,200,000

Princeton

8 Players Ln. Enter through an automatic gated entrance to a private enclave of 6 homes, in the most prestigious Jasna Polana Estates & a stone’s throw from the 230 acres Jasna Polana Golf Course, includes FREE membership. 7BR, 7BA & two 1/2BAs home to call your own private luxurious retreat that sits at the top of the cul-de-sac with custom built-in pool. So much to see.

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$389,000 53 North Union St. In the heart of Lambertville. Walk to shops. 1st flr office/retail 1200 sq ft. totally renovated 2nd/3rd flr 2BR apt. Retail/ office for lease at $1500/ mth.

474 Route 22. 4BR Colonial zoned for residential and commercial use, on 7 acres. Many possible use.

his stunning property offers the discerning buyer an opportunity to move into a custom built home with its impressive amenities and features that new construction could not duplicate for a comparable price. The attention to details is evident throughout the house and in the beautiful, mature landscaping that provides nourishment to the senses. The many architectural features include extraordinary custom millwork, lighting for function and ambiance, built-in cabinets and shelves, skylights, four fireplaces, wet bar, wine rack & three walls of windows and natural light in the sunroom. The spacious kitchen has white cabinetry, large Cherry Island with seating, beautiful granite countertops and a separate desk area 5 well-proportioned bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Lower level is a retreat with stadium seating home theater, full bath, recreation room and beautiful sitting area with fireplace and raised panel wood cabinetry and wall. This idyllic property has a regulation size tennis court, pool w/hot tub & four waterfalls, 3-car garage, maintenance free exterior and 100 specimen trees adjoining the conserved land of Washington Crossing State Park. Pennsylvania is taxfriendly for retirees and property taxes are lower than those in NJ and NY for similar properties. It is an easy commute to Princeton, Philadelphia and NYC. This home has everything you could dream about or want. Great value, great location, great property!!!

$5,799,000

Princeton Junction

$55,000

1871 Pennington Rd. Great income property,and recently renovated for 8 student rental units plus 3500 sqft doctors office that is fully rented.

15 Cranbury Rd. Business Only For Sale: Day spa and skin care business all equipment and fixtures included.

East Windsor

Pennington

$15/sq ft gross.

$325,000

339 Princeton Hightstown Rd. Office building w/ plenty of onsite parking and close to trains, NJ Tpke & Rt 95. 1500sqft avail. - All util includ

23 W. Delaware Ave. Fine dining Italian Restaurant business & building for sale. EVERYTHING INCLUDED! For lease $3,500/mon

Princeton

Lawrenceville For Lease or Sale $799,900

$1,200,000

Medical/Office building 3000 sq ft total. Current use is a Dermatologist office formerly a dentist office. Many possible uses with township approval. The 1500 sq ft of doctor’s office hosts waiting room, reception area, 3 exam rooms, kitchen, private office, and much more. Business for sale also for additional $150k. Another 1400 sq ft of building is home to 4 bedroom, 2 full bath apartment currently being leased with great income.

Easy walking distance to Nassau Street & the heart of Princeton’s shopping, restaurants, University, and tourist attractions!

2025 Princeton Ave. Beautiful 7,000 sq ft office building for sale or lease.

Former doctor’s office on 1st flr w/6 exam rms, waiting rm, 6 BA, conf rm, kitchenette, lab & private office. 2nd flr is 3,500 sq ft & has many potential uses w/2 BA. 35007000 sq ft for lease. 38 parking spaces avail. Great exposure from Lawrenceville Rd & Princeton Ave. Mins from Rte 1 & I-95.

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Job Openings Shipping Co-ordinator $20/Hr Electronic Repair $17/Hr Inventory Assistant $17/Hr Health & Life Ins, dental &401k Contact: hr@crest-ultrasonics.com

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Huntsman Amwell Valley Hounds Train all hounds to hunt as one body under hand, voice and horn commands. Diplomacy, tact, and excellent riding skills to lead the hunt and all participants and liaising with local landowners. Responsible for breeding, raising, showing, training, and daily care of hounds and horses for hunt club; vet care and treatment for minor injuries/illnesses for up to 50 hounds including administering medicines, vaccinations, suturing of wounds and worming; attend to animals during and after cubbing and whelping; breed according to animals’ physical characteristics for desired offspring; operation of farm vehicles and machinery; liaising with landowners and farm managers. Requirements: Being knowledgeable of the MFHA’s “Code of Hunting Practices,” and complying with all its recommendations when hunting, plus three years hunting and breeding experience as Huntsman or five years as First Whip.

Responsible for daily care of hounds and horses, including feeding, grooming, maintaining physical status of animals, maintaining hunt kennels, farm machinery, and assist in the field and in stable with care and exercise of hunt horses.

Must be expert rider over all terrain. Must have three years experience using tractors and animal trailers. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain driver license. Salary $55,000 per year. Send cover letter with resume and three references to: Stephen Buxton MFH, 48 Saddle Shop Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551. No calls, faxes, or emails accepted.

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