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East Windsor adopts budget with no tax increase

East Windsor adopted its municipal budget Tuesday night, which for the fifth consecutive year shows no tax increase. The 2017 municipal tax rate component remains the same at 43 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. For the average current residential assessment of $258,287, the municipal tax is $1122. “The East Windsor municipal component of the total local property tax bill remains at less than 15 percent,” said Mayor Janice Mironov. “The municipal tax component is among the lowest amounts in the entire region and well below the statewide average.”

The mayor called it a fiscally conservative budget that retains all existing service levels. “East Windsor has worked hard to keep its spending levels tight and continually seek out additional efficiencies, cooperative purchasing avenues and service sharing opportunities, and maintained a very low debt level,” she said. “This positive outcome results from the pro-active efforts of the township to carefully plan and to closely monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the year.” The Mayor noted that the budget “reflects several cost savings, revenue generating initia-

tives, including, for example the new solar array at the police/court facility, and the shared services agreement with Hightstown Borough for dispatch services.” The township 2017 tax base has increased by more than $18.5 million - to $2,757,172,885 in 2017 as East Windsor has been pro-active in supporting existing business, seeking to expand business opportunities and attract new commercial retables, according to the mayor. In addition to many new stores and restaurant openings and new retail developments as The Shoppes at East Windsor and Galleria at Twin Rivers and Light-

bridge Academy, several new pharmaceutical companies have located to or expanded within the township. Other current township projects include another Shiseido expansion (to 311,000 square feet); Hovione expansion doubling it size to 52,000 square feet; Aurobindo Pharma on Windsor Center Drive (599,000 square feet); Gateway Twin Rivers on Milford Road (411,000 square feet); and redevelopment of the former NL site on Wyckoff Mills Road 2,757,172,885 (635,000 square feet). The 2017 municipal budget of $22,015,365 is 2.15 percent more

than the 2016 approved budget of $21,552,312. The 2017 municipal tax levy amount is well below the available state cap levy amounts. While the mayor and council have introduced a no tax increase budget, the available tax levy allowance would enable a further increase of $1,713,920 that is an additional 6.2 cents on the municipal tax rate. “At the same time, the State of New Jersey continues to flatline municipal state funding and unjustly divert millions and millions of municipal dollars which should be going to towns for property tax relief for our taxpayers,” said the mayor.

Recycling poster winners named By Michael V. Crismali Correspondent

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Vhoysy Alvarez, of East Windsor via the Philippines, receives his certificate from USCIS Newark District Director John Thompson.

The end of a long journey Newest U.S. citizens lauded, and then challenged By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

From inside a lecture hall at historic Princeton University, Elena Grigoryeva stood Wednesday as one with the 45 other men and women ready to become U.S. citizens. In as many words as can fill a Twitter posting, they recited the oath of allegiance, flavored by the accents of the 28 countries they had hailed from. They originally came from places like China, Brazil and South Africa and had

gathered for a naturalization ceremony on a college campus where the fight for liberty and freedom occurred 240 years ago. “It’s been a long journey to get to here,” said Ravi Kollu, originally from India, who became a citizen with his wife, Sudha Katta. The 46 new citizens included two university professors and one university student. During the ceremony, they all were challenged to be active citizens, told of their rights as Americans and lauded for the journey that had brought them to a coun-

try of immigrants. “Some of you have faced great difficulties in coming here,” Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert said. “Some of you may be fleeing violence. Many of you are hoping for a better life and each of you has a story to tell.” “I feel admiration for what all of you have accomplished in your lives, gratitude for the perspective and talent that you will bring to our country and joy at welcoming you as fellow citizens,” Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber told them in recalling his par-

ents had become naturalized citizens. The federal government said that in the fiscal year 2016, 752,772 people had become naturalized citizens, 40,517 of them in New Jersey. They had to take English and civics tests and meet other criteria culminating in a ceremony where they say the 140 words making them citizens. “The oath of allegiance to the United States is unique because it’s not to a person,” said John E. Thompson, Newark District DiSee CITIZENS, Page 8

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Many of the East Windsor Regional School District’s youngest and brightest students and their families came out to the April 18 East township council meeting to be recognized for their hard work and creativity during the Recycling Poster Contest this year. This is a contest is open to all students from kindergarten through fifth-grade students from all the elementary schools in the district. The contest is done in conjunction with Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22, and held annually to encourage young students to think about Earth Day and the environment. The task for the students is to create a poster which incorporates as many of the 4 R’s of the EW township Recycling logo -recycle, reuse, reduce and rebuy. There were two groups judged: kindergarten through second grade and third through fifth grade. Mayor Janice Mironov appointed a committee consisting of Ed Kelly, chairman of the Planning Board, and a member of the Environmental Commission, Gary Fournier, vice chair of the Clean Communities Committee, and a liaison, Councilman John Zoller to review all entries and choose the winners. Mayor Mironov began the presentation by praising all participants, stating that everyone did a

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Spc. Ryan Baur, team leader with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was chosen as the winner of the brigade “Soldier of the Year” during a competition March 16, 2017, at Fort Stewart, GA. Baur competed against seven other soldiers during the competition. He will now compete for the 3rd ID Division SoY title later this month. Baur is the son of JJ and Pamela Baur of Hightstown, NJ. He is a graduate of Highstown High School and Mercer County Technical School. The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Monalisa Kalina of Monroe was initiated at Fordham University; Brandon Quinn of Monroe Township was initiated at Fordham University. These residents are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of

juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Brandon Cortese of East Windsor, N.J., won $2,500 for placing in third at the McDaniel College Innovation Challenge Finals on April 10, 2017. Five student teams competed for a top prize of $10K at the event by presenting their entrepreneurial ideas and products to a panel of experts. Cortese, a senior sociology major, was a member of the team that presented BookSwap, a mobile application used for students on college campuses to sell and buy textbooks conveniently from their peers. Caitlin Douglass, a television-radio major at Ithaca College hailing from East Windsor, N.J., was one of more than 150 IC students to be named to the Empire 8 President’s List. In order to be considered for the President’s List, a student-athlete must earn a 3.75 grade point average or higher while participating in a conference-sponsored sport. The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016

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semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Matt Erman, of East Windsor, is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences, To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units. Hannah Wallach, of Monroe Township, is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences, To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units. Zander Mintz, of East Windsor, a senior at Connecticut College, has been named to the 2017 NESCAC Winter All-Academic Team by the New England Small College Athletic Conference. Mintz is a graduate of Highstown High School and is the son of Alice Weisman and Cliff Mintz. He is on Connecticut College’s Men’s Indoor Track & Field team. Mintz is one of 72 Connecticut College student athletes selected by the conference. To be honored, an individual must have reached sophomore academic standing and be a varsity letter winner with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.40. A transfer student must have completed one year of study at the institution. Delaware Valley University has announced the recipients of the university’s top three merit-based Admission scholarships. Academic merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on GPA and test scores.

Local students who earned Delaware Valley University scholarships include: Laurel Fox of Monroe Township; Kerron Johnson of East Windsor. Delaware Valley University is an independent, comprehensive university with more than 1,000 acres in Bucks and Montgomery, PA, counties. Brendan Daly, of East Windsor, a member of the Class of 2019, has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at Stonehill College. He is majoring in Psychology. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered. Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus, located in Madison, N.J. have been named to the Dean’s and Honors Lists for the Fall 2016 semester. Loretta Amaning of East Windsor; Matthew Hanna of Monroe; Kaveena Bullock of Monroe Township; Madyson Schepisi of Monroe. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). The following local residents made the Dean’s List at Rochester Institute of Technology for fall semester 2016-2017: Joseph Oh of Monroe Township, who is studying in the web and mobile computing program; Charvonne Tsang of Monroe Township, who is studying in the film and animation program.

POLICE BLOTTER The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, April 12, 2017. A 27-year-old Morrisville, PA, woman was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, CDS in a motor vehicle, maintenance of lamps, driving while suspended, being an unlicensed driver and failure to surrender suspended license after being stopped at 10:44 p.m. April 6 at Hickory Corner Road and Dutch Neck Road. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated with an inoperable brake light and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action. A 21-year-old East Windsor woman was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and CDS in a motor vehicle after being stopped at 11:19 p.m. April 7 at Oak Creek Road and Heathwood Drive. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated while speeding and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer observed suspected drugs in the interior of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action. A 37-year-old Trenton man was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to signal turn, failure to exhibit registration, failure to exhibit insurance card, improper

window tint, uninsured motor vehicle and refusal to submit breath samples after being stopped at 2:43 a.m. April 8 on Route 130 at Dutch Neck Road. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle make several turns without signaling and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer detected the odor of alcohol coming from the interior of the vehicle. The driver refused field sobriety tests, was arrested and later released pending court action. An officer was dispatched at 3:21 p.m. April 8 to a report of a fraud in progress at the Sprint Store in the Windsor Crossing Shopping Center. The investigation revealed that the suspect, a 21-year-old New York woman, was attempting to purchase telephones using the identity of someone else. The suspect was arrested and later released pending court action. A 19-year-old North Brunswick woman was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and maintenance of lamps after being stopped at 11:12 p.m. April 8 at Route 130 and Route 571. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated with an inoperable brake light and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer observed suspected drugs in the interior of the vehicle. The passenger was arrested and later released pending court action. A 24-year-old Ewing man was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, hindering apSee BLOTTER, Page 3

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By Michael V. Crismali Correspondent

You may soon notice a new addition to Disbrow Hill Park in the form of an “informational Sign,” which will provide a map of the park, upcoming events and perhaps even a brief history of the park. This is the project that John Greaves, from Boy Scout Troop 6284, presented at the April 18 Township Council meeting as part of his Eagle Scout project presentation. Greaves’ presentation was detailed, and he drew some of his inspiration from looking at other informational signs located at local parks such as Etra Lake. He shared a comprehensive list of supplies that will be needed for the project, including a few optional items such as different colors of paint based on whatever the council members prefer in terms of color. Greaves envisions the overall cost of the project to be approximately $410, but has already come up with a few plans for securing donations to help fund the project. He plans to utilize other Scouts, some friends and family to help construct the box, which he estimates will take one to two weekends to complete. He plans to handle construction of the box at his

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Boy Scout John Greaves with East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov. home, and will then transport and install the box at the agreed upon location once completed. Some of the benefits Greaves hopes to bring to the park are the include: visitors and residents would be able to get an overview of the park layout, including playing fields, garden and trails; providing town officials an easy way to post announcements and schedule of upcoming events; that it can be easily updated, and will be safe from weather concerns; and that it will become a long-lasting part of the park.

Members of the council praised Greaves for his well thought and informative presentation. Councilman Alan Rosenberg posed a question about adult supervision during construction, and John explained that the Boy Scouts have a mandatory rule that there must be a minimum of two adult leaders present during all Scout events. One humorous moment that occurred during the presentation was when Councilman John Zoller asked Greaves who he planned to entrust with the

key to the box, which will remain locked. John started to give his answer, and then just stopped by saying, “Well, the mayor,” which caused a brief chuckle among everyone in attendance. “That’s an excellent answer!” said Mayor Janice Mironov. No specific timeline was given for completion of the project at this time. For more information on Boy Scout Troop 6284, visit www.troopwebhost.org/ Troop6284Hightstown/Inde x.htm.

Hickory Corner Library to present exhibit by local artists

The Hickory Corner Library will present the exhibit “Allegories” by local artists Joy Sacalis and Susan Winter that will run from May 1 through June 27, 2017, during regular library hours. A reception will be held

from 7 to 9 p.m. at the library on May 4 to celebrate the art show. All are welcome to attend and browse. Joy and Susan are storytellers through their art, with very different styles. Susan tells stories through touching reality while Joy

tells them through abstraction. Their works produce an interesting contrast. “I like to paint intuitively, in an exploration of imaginary worlds and ideas,” said Sacalis. Ms. Winter “likes to paint reality with abstract qualities,

using the freedom of abstraction to express depth.” The library is located at 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, NJ. For information, contact Jennifer Worringer by email at jworring@mcl.org or by phone at (609) 448-1330.

prehension, obstructing justice, maintenance of lamps, unregistered motor vehicle, driving while suspended, unlicensed driver, uninsured motor vehicle and CDS in a motor vehicle after being stopped at 3:05 a.m. April 10 on Route 130. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated with an inoperable head light and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. While speaking with the driver the officer detected the odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle and discovered that the driver had provided false information as to his identity. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action. The Highstown Police Department initiated the

following police reports from April 9 through April 13, 2017.

A 31-year-old Hightstown man was arrested April 9 for an active warrant out of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Wyckoff Mills Road. The suspect was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released after posting bail.

A 23-year-old East Windsor woman was arrested April 11 for an active warrant out of Woodbridge Twp. Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Stockton Street. The suspect was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released after posting bail.

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State targets illegal dumpers in parks, forests By Michele S. Byers

It’s a gorgeous day, you’ve arrived at your favorite park and are looking forward to a hike, some bird-watching, photography and soaking in the sights and sounds of nature. You’ve gone a short distance when you come across - yikes! - a pile of construction debris, an old refrigerator, bags of trash and other junk. This scene is encountered by New Jersey outdoor lovers all too often. But it’s one that the state is working to combat through a beefed-up enforcement and awareness campaign. This month is the third anniversary of “Don’t Waste Our Open Space,” a coordinated effort launched by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection in response to increased dumping on the state’s natural lands. “Public lands all over New Jersey are being used as dumping grounds,” according to the Department of Environmental Protection. “Litter, garbage bags, tires, televisions, electronic waste, appliances, yard waste and construction debris are being dumped and threatening our local environment, animals and public.” The state owns and manages more than 170 parks, forests, wildlife management areas and preserves on some 813,000 acres of open space in this state we’re in. Not only does illegal dumping mar the natural beauty of these lands, it can cost taxpayers a lot of money to clean up. It also jeopardizes public health when hazardous chemicals are dumped. Since the start of the “Don’t Waste Our Open Space” campaign, State Park Police and Division of Fish and Wildlife conservation officers have arrested more than 130 people. Investigations have been initiated in all 21 counties. Those nabbed in the past year include a Mercer County man charged with dumping drums of dry-cleaning chemicals along the towpath at the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park; a hauler who allegedly collected trash from a park site in Philadelphia and dumped it in a Gloucester County wildlife management area; and a Passaic County man accused of discarding a couch at Allamuchy Mountain State Park in Sussex County. Owners of abandoned boats, trailers, campers and motor vehicles have also been caught. Technology is assisting in the crackdown, as State Park Police and conservation officers have installed motion-sensor cameras in strategic locations. The Department of Environmental Protection has created an app to allow park visitors to take photos on their phones and submit them directly to enforcement officers. Visitors without smartphones can call 1-877-WARNDEP to report possible violations. Hats off to the state for clamping down on illegal dumping! Hopefully, the combination of better surveillance, citizen assistance, more arrests and stiffer penalties will discourage would-be polluters from dumping their waste at taxpayer expense. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.

CAPITOL NEWS AND COMMENT Bateman calls for school funding reform for underfunded districts Senator Kip Bateman (R-16) said that Manville Mayor Richard Onderko’s testimony at a bipartisan school funding roundtable in Parsippany April 17 demonstrates the urgent need to reform the state’s broken school funding formula. Manville, a borough within Senator Bateman’s district, is the eighth most underfunded school district in New Jersey. “A lot has changed in Manville since the State enacted the School Funding Reform Act in 2008,” Senator Bateman said. “Years of underfunding have forced the school district to cut programs and lay off dedicated teachers, despite steady enrollment. Severe flooding events have caused property values to plummet. Businesses and families are leaving because they can’t afford skyrocketing flood insurance premiums on top of a mortgage and rising property taxes. “If the SFRA was distributing aid as intended, Manville families would be getting the property tax relief they need to stay in their homes, and their children would have a fair shot at a quality education. We need a fair school funding formula to ensure that every town, especially communities like Manville that have lost so much of their tax base, get the State aid they deserve and not a penny less.” “Manville receives less state aid this year than we received back in 2010, even with student enrollment up over 100 students,” Mayor Onderko said. “A positive school aid adjustment would help stabilize property taxes and allow for a quality education to be offered to our students without cutting curriculum and teachers. Unfortunately, we cannot wait 3-5 years for a new funding school formula. Manville may be the ‘forgotten town’ when it comes to flood mitigation. We cannot afford to become the ‘forgotten town’ in acquiring more State aid for our schools.” “I commend Mayor Onderko for speaking out on behalf of the 10,000 Manville residents who cope with the financial impact of this crisis every day,” Senator Bateman said. “My colleagues in the Senate are working hard on a bipartisan basis to fix the formula now. It’s time for the Assembly Leadership to come to the table. Families in Manville, and underfunded school districts statewide, can’t afford to wait any longer for school funding reform.”

Resolution calls for accountability on Superfund cleanup liability

An identical resolution sponsored by Senators Bob Smith and Christopher “Kip” Bateman in the Senate and Assemblyman Tim Eustace in the Assembly urging relevant federal and state authorities to investigate actions taken by an Argentinian state-owned oil company to discharge Superfund obligations through bankruptcy proceedings advanced in a joint legislative committee meeting April 18. The resolution, SR107 / AR219, urges the New Jersey State Michele S. Byers is executive director of Commission of Investigation to examine actions taken by YPF the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in S.A., and its subsidiary Maxus Energy Corporation, to use United States bankruptcy proceedings in an apparent attempt to avoid reMorristown. sponsibility for environmental liabilities related to the cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, the Passaic River, and other Superfund sites in New Jersey. The resolution also calls on the United States Attorney General and the New Jersey Attorney General to investigate any potential violations of federal or State law by www.windsorheightsherald.com YPF S.A. and Maxus, including any violations of the federal or www.cranburypress.com State racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) acts, Bernard Kilgore, Group Publisher 1955-1967 and to pursue all appropriate legal remedies. Mary Louise Kilgore Beilman, Board Chairman 1967-2005 “We have an obligation to hold those responsible for environmental contamination and for dumping toxins into our ground and Mike Morsch Donna Kenyon water accountable for paying their fair share of the cleanup costs,” Regional Editor Executive Editor said Senator Smith (D-Middlesex, Somerset), chair of the Senate Joseph Eisele Michele Nesbihal Environment and Energy Committee. “Bankruptcy laws are dePublisher General Manager signed to help those who have a legitimate need for protection from mnesbihal@centraljersey.com creditors, not to assist companies or individuals to avoid paying for environmental damages that they caused. We need to hold these 145 Witherspoon Street Princeton, N.J. 08542 bad actors accountable and set a precedent that New Jersey will not Corporate Offices allow this to happen now or in the future. This is about protecting 198 Route 9 North, Suite 100 Manalapan, N.J. 07726 our environment for future generations of New Jerseyans and send© Packet Media, LLC. 2017. (609) 924-3244 ing a clear message that we will not allow any company to cheat All Rights Reserved. FAX (609) 921-2714 (Advertising) our residents or sidestep its obligations.” FAX (609) 924-3842 (Editorial) “Companies that engage in environmental contamination should not be able to hide behind bankruptcy laws. These laws are meant to protect companies and individuals who have a legitimate need

for protection from creditors; not lucrative companies that want to avoid responsibility for the damage they have caused,” said Eustace (D-Bergen / Passaic). “This is a clear attempt by YPF S.A. to avoid responsibility for this immense clean-up and to shift the cost to New Jersey taxpayers,” said Senator Bateman (R-Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and Somerset). “We’ve worked for years to advance measures that preserve our invaluable open space and ensure future New Jerseyans can live in a clean and healthy environment. We cannot allow businesses that have profited by creating some of the most polluted sites in our state to avoid their financial obligations to clean up the messes they created.” The Argentinian state-owned oil company, YPF S.A., acquired Maxus Energy Corporation (formerly the Diamond Alkali Company) in 1995, presumably with full knowledge of the environmental liabilities it would inherit with this acquisition after the EPA and the NJ DEP found high levels of toxins and hazardous substances at its former site in Newark and in the Passaic River and placed the site on the Superfund National Priorities List in 1984. In June 2016, YPF placed Maxus under bankruptcy following the EPA’s announcement of its Record of Decision in March 2016 to remediate contaminated sediments found in the lower 8.3 miles of the Passaic River, a part of the Diamond Alkali site, at a cost of $1.38 billion. The toxins and hazardous substances continue to affect the soil, groundwater, air, surface water, and building structures at the site. The legislation also urges the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to prepare a report for submission to the Legislature that would include a listing and description of all Superfund sites where Maxus Energy Corporation is a potentially responsible party, an assessment of the potential impacts a bankruptcy declaration may have on the pace of the remediation at those sites, and the added burden this declaration would place on other potentially responsible parties and taxpayers. The report would also include an examination of the precedent that YPF S.A.’s actions would set for other companies facing Superfund obligations. In addition, the resolution calls on the US Congress to request a report from the United States Government Accountability Office that would examine current Superfund obligations tied to foreign, state-owned corporations and any actions those corporations may be taking to avoid paying their environmental liabilities in the United States including, but not limited to, the use of bankruptcy proceedings. It also urges Congress to make appropriate changes to the federal “Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act” to prevent foreign corporations from avoiding their Superfund liabilities. The resolutions cleared the Senate Environment and Energy Committee and the Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee unanimously.

Sweeney joins roundtable on sex assault, intervention

Senate President Steve Sweeney joined with the executive director of the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault for a tour of the Salem County Women’s Services and a roundtable discussion on sexual assault prevention and intervention. Participating were Lori Davenport, Executive Director, Salem County Women’s Services, Patricia Teffenhart, Executive Director, NJCASA, board members and direct care professionals. The discussion, part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month observed nationally every April, highlighted the availability of intervention services and the importance of increasing public awareness of sexual assault as an effective means of prevention. “Sexual violence is a deplorable crime that can have long-lasting, damaging effects on those who are subjected to assaults and their entire families,” said Senator Sweeney. Research shows that the lifetime economic burden of rape per victim is $122,461, according to a 2017 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that takes into account the cost of physical and mental health treatment, lost work productivity and other factors. Nearly 40 percent of victims of sexual violence experience problems at work or school as well as difficulty in relationships with friends and family. Sexual assault can also affect a survivor’s long-term physical health, the study found. There is a high prevalence of these crimes going unreported, oftentimes because the victims are afraid or fear they will not be believed, according to advocates.

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East Windsor mayor to present state of the township address

East Windsor Mayor Janice Mironov will deliver the annual State of East Windsor Township Address on Thursday, May 4, at a luncheon event at the Holiday Inn East Windsor, 399 Monmouth Street, East Windsor. Mayor Mironov’s annual address will include a report on accomplishments in 2016 as well as the township’s goals for 2017. The address will include new business and commercial development updates, budget and financial subjects, recreation and open space projects, local roadway improvements, envi-

ronmental initiatives and other topics of interest. “East Windsor continues to be a vibrant, progressive growing community with many significant commercial projects moving forward - including the former NL site redevelopment, Aurobindo, Gateway Twin Rivers and mayor expansions by companies Shiseido and Hovione, and additional stores and retail developments along Route 130 and 33,” said the mayor. “The township has undertaken several projects and planning studies to achieve our goals to provide a welcoming environment

in which taxpayers and local businesses can thrive. We look to best position East Windsor to retain and grow high value high quality business and to provide exemplary services and programs to best serve our residents. I look forward to sharing our achievements and future plans with the local business community.” Robert Prunetti, MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, stated, “It is a privilege for the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce to host Mayor Janice Mironov for the Annual State of East Windsor Township Address on May 4.

“The mayor has always been a champion for economic development and has created a strong economic foundation in East Windsor,” said Robert Prunetti, MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “The mayor’s address always brings out an interested audience to learn about the full-plate of initiatives in the vibrant township. The event as a whole provides an opportunity for the Mid-Jersey business community and township residents to come out and learn about the various projects and developments happening in East Windsor.”

East Windsor offers business advantages including a central location in New Jersey with quick access to East Windsor Exit 8 of the New Jersey Turnpike and to Interstate Routes 195, 295 and Route 1. There is also a wide variety of commercial, office and industrial sites in the township as well as a diverse and work force. The major development corridors in the township are the Routes 571/535 campus corridors, the Route 130 retail corridor and the N.J. Turnpike/Route 33 corridor with both commercial and retail areas.

Networking for the event begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. The program begins promptly at 1 p.m. All businesses and interested members of the community are invited to attend. The cost of the luncheon is $40 per member paying in advance and $45 per member paying at the door. The future member rate is $55. For further information or to register, visit http://www.midjerseychamber.org” www.midjerseychamber.org, or call the MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce at (609) 6899960, ext. 14.

MERCER COUNTY NOTES

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will host a program titled “Integrated Pest Management for the Homeowner” on Saturday, April 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township. Mercer County Agent Meredith Melendez will talk about Integrated Pest Management, a strategy and decision process developed for agricultural producers that can also be applied by homeowners to limit or avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Particpants will learn how to use these principles for long-term prevention of pests and their damage through a combination of techniques. Whether you hire a professional landscaper or do it all yourself, you need to know the very best practices. This program is co-sponsored with Howell Living History Farm and will include a short presentation about Howell Farm. Pre-registration is recommended for this program. Email registration at rmgofmcprograms@gmail.com is preferred or you may call (609) 989-6830 to sign up.

for sale, as well as many of their 2017 offerings. The event will also feature a variety of food trucks where visitors will be able to purchase meals and dessert options throughout the day. The Funktion and Goldenseal will provide musical entertainment on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. For the younger visitors, a Kids Zone will be available with a bounce house, face painting and craft activities to get involved in. Advance discount sampling tickets to “UNCORK Spring” at Mercer County Park are on sale now for only $15 (must be 21 or older to purchase). Sampling tickets at the gate are cash only each day for $20. Non-sampling tickets (21+) are $5 and can only be bought at the gate. Those under 21 have free admission but must be accompanied by a full-paying adult. For complete details about the festival and to purchase advance sampling tickets, visit www.newjerseywineevents.com. For more information, contact Kathy Bullock (GPS Inc.) at (609) 758-5400 or e-mail Kathy@gpsinc.net or Beth Glasgow (GPS Inc.) at (609) 752-4122 or e-mail beth@gpsinc.net.

‘UNCORK Spring’ wine festival planned at Mercer County park

Master Gardeners to hold Plant Expo, Garden Market

Mark your calendar for the first event of the festival season at Mercer County Park: the “UNCORK Spring” wine festival on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30, from noon to 5 p.m. “UNCORK Spring” at Mercer County Park will feature some of New Jersey’s best wineries including: Cava Winery, Chestnut Run Farms, Coda Rossa Winery, DiMatteo Vineyards, Four Sisters Winery, Monroeville Winery, Plagido’s Winery, Sharrott Winery, Southwind Vineyards, Terhune Orchards Winery and more. The selected wineries will bring numerous award-winning wines for sample and

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County will hold it annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market on Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Hopewell Township, adjacent to the Mercer County Equestrian Center, rain or shine. The sale will feature Rutgers Master Gardener homegrown perennials and a garden market of plant material sold by selected top-notch nurseries from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. (Visit www.mgofmc.org for a complete listing of vendors and other sale details.) This is a unique op-

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Teen arts festival on the horizon

Hundreds of teenage artists and performers will experience the 2017 Mercer County Teen Arts Festival on Friday, May 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The festival provides high school and middle school students from the County’s public, private and parochial schools an opportunity for a day of full arts immersion at the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. The day is filled with master classes, workshops and hands-on art-making activities. Through these sessions, teens have the opportunity to make new friends and network with their peers, learn new artistic skills, enhance skills they already have and become better prepared for their future. Sessions are offered across artistic disciplines. Among the many offerings are: plein air painting, ceramics and portfolio review for those engaged in visual arts; performing arts students can explore music improv, modern dance or rock vocals; and students with literary ideas can work on creative storytelling and publishing workshops. Questions about the Mercer County Teen Arts Festival or other Division of Culture and Heritage programs may be directed to teenarts@mercercounty.org or 609-278-2712.

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Kindergarten through secnod-grade winners include Yudhveer Singh, Shakthi Shyam, Chase Bradshaw, Erica Spero, Jazmin Quisphe-Guzman Keylee Quisphe-Guzman, Kelvin Quisph –Guzman with Mayor Janice Mironov.

Third grade through fifth-grade winners include: Kristen Rodrigues Prabhu, Manwinder Kaur, Shalini Shankar, Samantha Aque, Kayla Arumugam, Rachna Achary, Rashida Udaipurwala with Mayor Janice Mironov.

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really great job, and by expressing how proud she was of everyone who participated. “To show an interest and to get involved is the most important thing,” said the mayor. Those recognized were awarded a certificate signed by the mayor and

gift certificates from Barnes & Noble. All winning posters will be on exhibit in the town hall for the next few months, including the students’ names and schools. Winners in the Kindergarten through second grade were: Honorable Mention: Keylee Quisphe-Guzman,

Jazmin Quisphe-Guzman and Kelvin Quisphe-Guzman, who all attend kindergarten at Ethel McKnight School; third place: Erica Spero from Walter C. Black School, and Shakthi Shyam from Ethel McKnight School; second place: Yudhveer Singh from Grace N. Rodgers School, and Chase Bradshaw from

Grace N. Rodgers School; first place: Nina Marie Drago. Winners in the third through fifth grade were: first place: Rachna Achary from Perry L. Drew school and Rashida Udaipurwala from Grace N. Rodgers School; second place: Samantha Aque from the Grace N. Rodgers School,

Kayla Arumugam from Perry L. Drew School; third place: Shalini Shankar from the Walter C. Black School; Honorable Mention: Kristen Rodrigues Prabhu from the Perry L Drew School and Manwinder Kaur from the Grace N. Rodgers School. After all individual award winners were rec-

ognized, the mayor reiterated the importance of participation and getting involved, and followed by awarding the Earth Day proclamation to Grace N. Rodgers Elementary School. This proclamation is earned by the school that had the most student participation in the poster contest.

scholar, shared how he, too, had to take an oath to support the Constitution upon becoming university president in 2013. He laid a challenge before his new fellow citizens. “If you and I are to fulfill our shared promise to support the Constitution, we

must dedicate ourselves to the ideals that animate it,” he said. “Each of us must be willing to investigate the content and the meaning of those ideals. We must challenge ourselves and our fellow citizens to live up to them fully. And we must demand that our government

strive always to achieve them more completely.” Like students at a graduation, they came up, one at a time, to collect their certificate of citizenship at the end of the ceremony. On their way out to a reception, some posed by an American flag for pictures to record

the moment. “It’s a great country,” said Grigoryeva, a Lawrenceville resident originally from Russia. Mayor Lempert recalled how America is a country of immigrants, a nation of diverse people bound by a

“shared belief” in the “freedoms enshrined in the Constitution.” “This ceremony is an affirmation of our best selves,” she said. “And, thankfully, you’ve become part of our country.”

Citizens Continued from Page 1 rector for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. “What you’re taking an oath to (is) to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States.” Earlier in the ceremony, Eisgruber, a Constitutional

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Vhoysy Alvarez, of East Windsor via the Philippines, takes the Oath of Allegiance.

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To conform with the Sunshine Laws regarding meetings, the Monroe Township Board of Education hereby gives notice that the Board of Education will hold a Public Board of Education Meeting and Public Hearing as related to the 2017/2018 Budget on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831. Formal action will be taken at this meeting. Respectfully submitted, Michael C. Gorski Business Administrator/Board Secretary CP, 1x, 4/21/17 Fee: $13.02 Aff: $15.00 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Docket No. F-007500-16 Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division Middlesex County (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Padam Bansal

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon Buckley Madole, P.C., counsel for the plaintiff, with an address of 99 Wood Avenue South, Suite 803, Iselin, NJ 08830, with a telephone number of 732-902-5399, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a civil action where The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York, as successorin-interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association f/k/a JPMorgan Chase Bank, as Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset Backed Securities Trust 2003-2, Asset Backed Certificates, Series 2003-2 is the plaintiff and George Varges, et al. is the defendant. The action is pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Middlesex County, and bears Docket No. F-007500-16. Your Answer must be filed within thirty-five (35) days of April 21, 2017, excluding that date, or if this publication runs after April 21, 2017, within thirty-five (35) days after the actual date of publication, excluding that date. If you fail to file an Answer, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, Trenton, NJ 08625, with a copy to Buckley Madole, P.C., in accordance with the NJ Rules of Court. This action has been instituted for the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated October 9, 2001 made by George Varges as Mortgagor to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for SIB Mortgage Corp., recorded in the Middlesex County Clerk's Office on November 27, 2001 in Book 07013, Page 0183, which mortgage was assigned to the above named Plaintiff, which has the right to enforce the note secured by the mortgage; and (2) to recover possession of the land and premises commonly known as 8 Golden Pond Drive, Township of East Brunswick, NJ 08850 and is further described as Lot 22, Block 308.03. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey Bar Association by calling 732-249-5000. You may also contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of venue by calling (732) 828-0053. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact the Legal Services office of the County of venue by calling (732) 249-7600. YOU, Padam Bansal, are made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because of the following civil judgment entered by the Clerk of the Superior Court of New Jersey, which may be against Plaintiff's Mortgagor, George Varges. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY JUDGMENT: J-182550-2005 ACTION TYPE: OTHER GE CASE NUMBER: C 000195 04 VENUE: MIDDLESEX ENTERED: 07/18/2005 SIGNED: 07/18/2005 AWARD: $57,500.00 ATTY FEES: $500.00 CREDITOR(S): PADAM BANSAL ATTORNEY: LESSLER & LESSLER DEBTOR(S): ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS INC (No Address) ATTORNEY: MAURO SAVO CAMERINO GRANT VARGHESE GEORGE A/K/A VARGES GEORGE A/K/A VERGES GEORGE (No Address) ATTORNEY: MAURO SAVO CAMERINO GRANT INAMCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (No Address) ATTORNEY: MAURO SAVO CAMERINO GRANT MEDICOS LABORATORIES INC (No Address) ATTORNEY: MAURO SAVO CAMERINO GRANT NOTE: J&S *** End of Abstract *** Michelle M. Smith Clerk of Superior Court of New Jersey PP, 1x, 4/21/17 Fee: $69.75

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Open Play for Babies & Toddlers including a eating and nutritional development talk from a health educator for the caregivers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Little ones ages birth-2.5 years can play with the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toys in the Community Room. Foods and Flavors of Thailand with local resident, Jennifer Diamond, 6:30 p.m. at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Jen will talk about her travels to and the foods of beautiful Thailand. Samples. Part of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Booking the Cooks series. Library Playdate. Organize a playdate at the Cranbury Public Library. A box kit of books and activities will be available, as well as new toys. Music, dancing, Books. Toddlers and preschoolers welcome with caregiver. The library is at 23 N. Main, Cranbury.

companied by an adult. Contact Brittany at bmusolino@thewatershed.org to register groups larger than 10. For more information, visit our website at thewatershed.org/streamcleanups.

Mon., April 24 Preschool Art Class with Mrs. Mehta from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will learn drawing & painting techniques from local art instructor Mrs. Mehta. Messy play clothes, please. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during lunch hour. This short mediation will help us regain the peace that we lose through our busy mornings and it will also help us get through the rest of our day smoothly. Tween-Parent Book Club Planning & Pizza Party from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in Grades 3-5 and their parents are invited to enjoy snacks and discuss this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book. Please call the library for this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s title.

make math fun with this weekly math club. We will explore math concepts with fun activities like glow stick geometry and toilet paper roll measuring! Please register at www.mcl.org.

Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474 for any of these three classes. Free Immigration Legal Clinic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by phone at (609) 448-1474 for a free 15 minute consultation with an immigration lawyer.Wed., April 26

Fri., April 28 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have You Had the Conversation?â&#x20AC;? at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. It is critical to make your wishes known to others through advance care planning. The New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute is sponsoring a community film screening and discussion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bucket Listâ&#x20AC;? starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, to highlight the importance of discussing your end of life wishes with family, friends and your doctors. Additions and Alterations to Historic Homes at 7 p.m. with Eric Holtermann, AIA, at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. The program will look at historic patterns of residential additions, and will include images of homes which meet the standards, as well as some that do not. Library Playdate. Organize a playdate at the Cranbury Public Library. A box kit of books and activities will be available, as well as new toys. Music, dancing, Books. Toddlers and preschoolers welcome with caregiver. The library is at 23 N. Main, Cranbury.

Embroidery Circle at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. If you enjoy hand embroidery and want to meet up with other enthusiSat., April 22 asts, come and join us at the Cranbury Township, in Embroidery Circle. The association with Stony Embroidery Circle is open Brook-Millstone Watershed to all skill levels, including Association, will have its absolute beginners. We en11th annual stream cleanup courage you to bring emfrom 9 to 11 a.m. at Village broidery projects you are Park, 38 Maplewood Ave., working on to share with Cranbury. Volunteers are others or work in the good asked to wear long pants company of fellow embroiand boots and to bring water Tues., April 25 ders. and work gloves if you have Story Time with Miss Hickory Corner Book them. Children must be acDiscussion at 7:30 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch Obituaries of the Mercer County Library, 138 Hickory Corner Harold Roy Malsbury Road, East Windsor. The March 3, 1931 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 9, 2017 group will be discussing â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Lab Girlâ&#x20AC;? by Hope Harold Roy Malsbury, Jahren. No registration. better known to friends Story Time with Miss as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dustyâ&#x20AC;?, was born in Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 Imlaystown, NJ on March 3, a.m. at the Hightstown Me1931. He was the youngest morial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children of three children born to the ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, late Roy and Lillian (Kimble) songs, rhymes & a craft. Malsbury. He was a longSiblings welcome. time resident of Hightstown, Thurs., April 27 NJ. A resourceful and Conversational ESL determined man with many from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch strengths and talents, he of the Mercer County Liovercame obstacles and challenges that would have brary, 138 Hickory Corner stopped others in their tracks. Road, East Windsor. Join liHe and his late wife, Frances, were proprietors of brarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to imMalsbury Door Sales, his proudest and most successful prove your English lanbusiness venture. After retirement he moved to the guage speaking skills, Florida Keys and later enjoyed RV traveling with his wife pronunciation, vocabulary, Joyce. They eventually settled in Malabar, FL. grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge Harold was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting, BOATING AND DEEP SEA lSHING (IS LIFELONG PASSION of English. Call (609) 4481330 to register. for â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything with an engineâ&#x20AC;? led him to racing stock Heartful Meditation cars on tracks in central Jersey and Pennsylvania. He Workshop at 7 p.m. at the was especially fond of East Windsor Speedway where Hickory Corner Branch of he won over 50% of the Sportsman Features that he the Mercer County Library, ENTERED CARRYING THE CHECKERED mAG IN HIS SIGNATURE 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a maroon and cream colored â&#x20AC;&#x153;777â&#x20AC;?. He was honored for practical workshop on his role as a legend driver, for helping start the New heartfulness meditation Egypt Speedway. with yogic transmission. Learn simple, yet effective, He took his last lap in life on April 9, 2017. guided relaxation and med(E IS PREDECEASED BY HIS lRST WIFE OF YEARS itation techniques to reduce Frances and is survived by his present wife, Joyce stress, calm your mind and improve the quality of your Farrands, an older brother Leroy Malsbury of Red Oak, life. Call (609) 448-1330 to VA., his children, Nancy Forer of NC, Linda Malsbury of register. Princeton, NJ and Douglas Malsbury of Ewing, NJ. Crazy 8s Math Club Step children: Lori Kocher of Hightstown, NJ, DeAnna from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Hollis of Toms River, NJ Library, 114 Franklin St. in Grandchildren: Leif Forer of Durham, NC, Taj Forer of Hightstown. Children in Saratoga Springs, NY, Kayla Cifelli of Hamilton, NJ, 2 Lt. Grades K-3 are invited to

Sat., April 29 Clase de la Computadora en EspaĂąol from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Hay que registrarse en persona o por telĂŠfono: (609) 448-1474. Hamilton Township Philatelic Society, 10:30 a.m. at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Members of this stamp-collecting group will be available to evaluate your collection to see if it has any value. Will provide info on local dealers, auction houses, and charities that accept stamps. Will also help Scouts achieve their Stamp Collecting Merit Badge. St. Davidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church will be holding its annual Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Party at 3 p.m. Featured will be an Afternoon Social Tea with assorted teas, pastries and finger sandwiches. A program featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sound of Musicâ&#x20AC;? will celebrate two music groups coming to the church to perform. Visits the website for more information at www.stdavidscranbury.com or call (609)655-4731. Tickets are $30 per person. The church is at 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, N.J.

Sun., April 30 Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 1 .m. Make your ap-

pointment by signing up using the smart phone app. To download the app, search â&#x20AC;&#x153;American Red Cross bloodâ&#x20AC;? in your App store. Enter sponsor code: BethElSyn. Please bring a picture identification, remember to eat a healthy breakfast and drink a lot of fluids before donating. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520, (609) 443-4454, www.bethel.net. The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Genealogy Club will be sponsoring a discussion titled, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Family: Dead or Alive,â&#x20AC;? at 7:30 p.m. Sandra Lanman will update everyone on new developments in her family research and discuss how to mine documents, family stories, the Internet and other resources to locate relatives and even long-lost friends. In 1997, Sandra found her motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biological family 70 years after and an ocean away from where she was given up for adoption. She also located her family and friends of her father, separated by the Holocaust. Join the group for Sandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delightful, well documented and informative presentation. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520. www.bethel.net Contact the Synagogue office with any questions, (609) 443-4454.

Tues., May 2 The Werner Lecture Fund will presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art in the Afternoon - Chagall in Paris,â&#x20AC;? at noon at Beth El Synagogue. Barbara Tomlinson, an art lecturer, will present the program. A light luncheon will be served. Admission is $10. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609443-4454; www.bethel.net.

Fri., May 12 On a Roll: Sushi Making with Sofia Milner at 7 p.m. at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Come learn the basics of sushi making with local resident and culinary instructor Sofia Milner, and try some samples. Part of the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Booking the Cooks series.

Sat., May 13 Second Saturday Story Time at 11 a.m. at Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Join us for a family story time featuring songs, stories, and a craft! With caregiver. Ages 2-5.

Continuing events Spinning Yarns Craft Circle: This club meets the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Visit the Gambino Room for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. The Monroe Township Police PBA #255 & SOA #203 is having its second annual toy drive between

now and Dec. 9. Residents are asked to drop off an unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation for children of all ages at the police department, 3 Municipal Plaza. For more information, contact Lt. Lisa Robinson at 732-521-0222, ext. 149 or email lrobinson@monroetwppolice.org; or Officer Wesley Panckeri at 732-521-0222, ext. 210 or email wpanckeri@monroetwppolice.org. Read It and Eat It! Cook Book Club: This club takes place the third Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Call the library to reserve a copy of this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book or visit www.goodreads.com/topic/ group_folder/264622. Toddler Stay and Play: This event is held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Early literacy story time helps prepare children with future reading skills. After singing, reading, and talking, children ages 12-24 months with a caregiver stay and play. Central Jersey Chapter 148 of Korean War Veterans Association: Any veterans who served during the war from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953 or who have served in Korea from July 27, 1953 to the current date can join the group that meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month (except January, February, March and April) at the Monroe Township Municipal Building. Requirements for membership include paying dues of $25 to the Korean War Veterans Association and a $10 chapter fee per year. The chapter is involved in various functions throughout the year including parades with color guard, flag raisings, Korean War memorial ceremonies, funerals and more. For more information, contact Charles Koppelman at 609655-3111 or email him at KWVANJ@yahoo.com. Community dinner: Rise and the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen offer free hot meals at the First Presbyterian Church, 320 N. Main St., Hightstown, on Mondays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and the First United Methodist Church, 187 Stockton St., Hightstown, on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Food Pantry: The Rise Food Pantry is open 52 weeks a year from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and from 5 to 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Baby care items, personal products and all nonperishable and perishable food items are needed for local families. The pantry welcomes locally grown fruits and vegetables. Food can be donated directly to the pantry at 225 Franklin St., Hightstown, during operating hours or to the Greater Goods Thrift Store, 114 Rogers Ave., Hightstown. Contact info@rise-communityservices.org for more information.

USAF Tyler Malsbury of Fort Walton Beach, FL. Step grandchildren: Hallie Kocher, Michael Eoff, Jennifer Beeh and Julie Beeh. Great-grandchildren: Soren and Rowan Forer. Many nieces and nephews and his beloved three little Yorkie companions! A private memorial service is being planned. )N LIEU OF mOWERS CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO First United Methodist Church of Hightstown, Stockton St., Hightstown, NJ 08520; Palm Bay Hospital, 1425 Malabar Road NE, Palm Bay, FL 32907; Palm Bay Fire and Rescue, 899 Starland Street SE, Palm Bay, FL 32909; Pet Rescue by Judy, 401 Laurel Ave., Sanford, FL 32771.

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The Sixties Spectacular is coming to the State Theatre By Mike Morsch

uring the summer of 1967, music producer Jeff Katz had gone to a swim club to hear a band he hoped to sign to a record deal. He had gotten his hands on a demo the group had cut that contained four original songs, and Katz liked what he heard. Katz and Jerry Kasenetz were partners in a production company called Super K Productions, under the auspices of Buddha Records. Negotiations between Katz and the band went back and forth for a few months. By October 1967, the group had signed with Super K Productions/Buddha Records. “Probably a month later, in November, Katz said, ‘I’ve got this song I want you to record.’ And he played it for us,” says Frank Jeckell, whose band Jeckell and The Hydes had formed in New Jersey in 1966 and whose members would form the nucleus of the new band. “We said, ‘Well, that’s nice, but it wasn’t what our deal was. We were going to record our original material and move forward with that. That’s what you agreed to, right?’” Katz brushed off the concern. “He goes, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, but I think this is a hit. Can you guys take it and see what you can do with it?’” Jeckell says. “We had a little powwow, and the unanimous decision was that this song was a piece of crap, we want nothing to do with it and we’re not gonna touch it.” At the time, the band members were mostly all teenagers, with Jeckell being the oldest at 21. The others included Mark Gutkowski, Floyd Marcus, Pat Karwan and Steve Mortkowitz, all from Linden. As the oldest band member, though, Jeckell was the de facto voice of reason within the group. “I said, ‘Listen, yeah, you’re right, this is crap,’” Jeckell says. “‘We don’t want to play this kind of music. It’s stupid and it’s dumb. But if this is what they want us to do, what the hell, let’s just see what we can do with it and get it over with.’” So the band put together its version and it didn’t sound any better than the original demo tape that Katz had given them to listen to. “It was still a piece of crap and it wasn’t going to go anywhere,” Jeckell says. But then he had an idea: Why not give the song a “Wooly Bully” feel? “Wooly Bully” was a single from an album of the same name by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs that sold 3 million copies and reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart a few years earlier in June 1965. So that’s what the band did. It gave a “Wooly Bully” feel to the song that Katz was certain was going to be a hit. And then the band members took it to Katz for a listen. “Jeff jumped out of his chair and yelled, ‘That’s it!’ And in December, we recorded it,” Jeckell says. As it turned out, Katz was right. By January 1968, the single “Simon Says,” by his new band, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, went to No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and got as high as No. 2 on the charts in both the United Kingdom and Australia. Not only that, but the song is often cited as one of the songs that helped establish what was to be known as the “bubblegum pop” genre of music. The 1910 Fruitgum Company (“Simon Says” and “1, 2, 3 Redlight”), with original member Jeckell on guitar, will be on the bill for the Spring Sixties Spectacular show, April 29 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. The show will also feature other hitmakers from the 1960s, including Peter Noone, original lead singer for Herman’s Hermits (“Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter” and “I’m Henry VIII, I Am”); B.J. Thomas (“Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head” and “Rock and

Roll Lullaby”); and Dennis Tufano, original lead singer of the Buckinghams (“Kind of a Drag” and “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy”). It’s been just more than 50 years since the Chicagobased Buckinghams had their first and only No. 1 hit single, “Kind of a Drag,” written by fellow Chicagoan Jim Holvay and released by the Buckinghams in December 1966. The song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in February 1967 and eventually sold more than 1 million copies. “We were doing covers at the time and we immediately connected with the song because we were excited that we had original material to do,” says Tufano, who will be backed by the 1910 Fruitgum Company for this show. “The songs Jim Holvay was writing for his band, the Mob, at the time were more R&B flavored. But he felt this song wouldn’t lay into his band the best, so he was very happy to give us a try and see what we could do with it.” It turned out to be a big year for the Buckinghams after the success of “Kind of a Drag.” Throughout the rest of 1967, the band had four more Top 20 singles, including “Don’t You Care” at No. 6, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” at No. 5, “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song)” at No. 12 and “Susan” at No 11. And according to Tufano, those songs still resonate with audiences today and he never tires of singing them. “I’m grateful for the songs we had,” he says. “We couldn’t have had better material to go out there and play. I can still sing these songs from my heart with real emotion and meaning. “But the fact is, the energy that the audience gives

The Sixties Spectacular at the State Theatre will feature performances by (from top) Dennis Tufano, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, and Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits.

you, because what they bring to the songs, is amazing history. And that’s what I love,” he said. “When I grab the microphone now, I’m 19 again.”

The Spring Sixties Spectacular will be at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, April 29, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$85; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469.

Also Inside: Children’s music fave Laurie Berkner, in concert and in print • Actor Andrew McCarthy talks about his first novel

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BOOKS By Keith Loria

’80s Star Has a New Role Actor Andrew McCarthy will discuss his first YA novel at Barnes & Noble

illions of people remember Andrew McCarthy from his performances in ‘80s favorites such as “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “Pretty in Pink” and “Weekend at Bernie’s,” but in addition to his movie roles, McCarthy has also found success on Broadway, as a TV director and more recently as a writer. In 2012, his travel memoir, “The Longest Way Home,” became a New York Times best seller and was named as one of the best books of the year by the Financial Times of London. He’s also served as guest editor for the prestigious Best American Travel series and is an editor-at-large at “National Geographic Traveler.” Last month, McCarthy released his first novel, “Just Fly Away,” a young-adult thriller that is written from the perspective of a 15-year-old girl named Lucy. “I had been writing a different book; I spent seven to eight years writing about a man who had a child out of wedlock and kept the secret from his family, and my favorite character was always the 15-year-old daughter,” McCarthy says. “One day, I decided to change the perspective of it and started writing the story from her point of view, and I became an accidental YA author.” On April 25, McCarthy will be discussing his book at a reading and book signing at the Barnes & Noble at MarketFair in West Windsor. Although he has young kids of his own, McCarthy doesn’t have any teens. Once he started writing the story, he says, he heard the voice clearly and followed where it led. “When I finished, I gave the book to my 15-year-old neighbor and asked her to read it, and she said it sounded just like her and her friends, so that was a relief,” he says.

ing footsteps. His daughter Willow recently played the title role of Matilda on Broadway and his son, Sam, is currently filming the movie, “All These Small Moments,” where McCarthy’s former co-star Molly Ringwald will be playing his son’s mom. Although he himself has been concentrating more on directing over the last decade, including episodes of “Blacklist” and “Orange is the New Black,” last year he did get back into acting to take on the role of a troubled sex offender in ABC’s short-lived drama, “The Family.” “I hadn’t acted in a number of years before that and I Andrew McCarthy’s “Just Fly Away” is about a really loved it,” he says. “I forgot how much I really en15-year-old girl who discovers a secret about joyed acting so it was nice that I got to do it again. I would her father. like to do more of it, but I have been busy with directing.” Next month, McCarthy will get to work as producer and “It’s not based on anything I know; I don’t have a secret family out there or anything, but I wanted to write some- director of a 10-part series, “Condor” based the James thing about secrets and families and marriage and what se- Grady novel, “Six Days of the Condor,” which was adapted into a 1975 movie (“Three Days of the Condor”) starring crecy can do.” McCarthy spent years and wrote draft after draft of his Robert Redford. Until that project starts shooting, he’ll be original idea, but once the new format clicked, he said it on the road promoting “Just Fly Away.” “What’s really interesting is that I’ve had about two came much easier. “I knew the world; I knew the family, the town and all dozen people come up to me and tell me they have secret the secrets, so once I got inside her head, the rest was easy siblings, or their parents who they thought were step-parbecause I was so familiar with it,” he says. “The rest of ents are really biological parents, so there’s a lot of secrewhat I had worked on over the years is gone, and good rid- tive people out there,” he says. “I was surprised at how fairly not uncommon this all really is” dance in a certain way.” He was also surprised to learn that a majority of YA Although people have asked him what happens next to the character, McCarthy says he doesn’t see Lucy’s story readers are adults and that many of these books get into continuing because the book’s ending is strong. He does some serious issues. “It ain’t the Hardy Boys,” McCarthy says. “They are resay the story isn’t finished because “stories never are.” But that doesn’t mean he might not change his mind in ally dealing with some interesting subjects and social isthe future. And more can even come in the form of a dif- sues full-on and I think it’s great.” ferent medium. “I’m an actor and director and see things visually so I Andrew McCarthy will discuss and sign copies of his book, am sure as I was writing it, I could see it being a movie, so “Just Fly Away” at Barnes & Noble, 3535 Route 1, West Windsor, April 25, 7 p.m. For more information, go to barif it’s successful I can see that happening,” he says. Two of McCarthy’s three kids are following in his act- nesandnoble.com or call 609-750-9010.

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FAMILY FUN By Keith Loria

Stories and Songs for Kids Laurie Berkner will read her new book at Barnes & Noble, and sing at McCarter Theatre

aurie Berkner has been a pioneer in children’s music over the last 20 years, responsible for such family favorites as “Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz),” “Victor Vito” and “Pig on Her Head.” In addition to being a children’s music superstar, Berkner is also an author, having penned three picture books that will be released by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers over the next two years. The first, “We Are the Dinosaurs” was recently released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the release of her beloved “We Are the Dinosaurs“ song on her very first album. “When I’m writing a song, I’m thinking about whether the kids will like it and whether I’m going to connect to them through it,” says Berkner, who grew up in Princeton. “I’m also thinking about whether I want to sing it over and over again, so I guess that’s the part that connects with adults. ‘Old MacDonald Had A Farm’ is a great song for kids, but I couldn’t sing it 100 times!” On April 28, Berkner will be at Barnes & Noble in MarketFair, beginning at 6 p.m., to read her “We Are the Dinosaurs” book aloud, sing some favorite tunes and sign books at a meet-and-greet for fans. The next day, she will perform two concerts at McCarter Theatre in Princeton. The first will be at 11 a.m., and will be a relaxed performance, and then a show at 3 p.m. “On Friday, I’ll be doing a couple of songs and reading the book, and playing ‘We Are the Dinosaurs.’” Berkner says. “On Saturday morning, it’s a solo show, relaxed and sensory-friendly, and this will be my first time doing that. It’s about making the space friendly for kids who may find a normal concert a bit overwhelming.” For the later show on Saturday, Berkner will be appearing with her full band (Susie Lampert on keyboards, Brady Rymer on bass and Bob Golden on drums and percussion) and performing a selection of her top

Laurie Berkner grew up in Princeton and is returning to the area for two concerts at McCarter Theatre, including a sensory-friendly show, April 29. The kids music star also will talk about her book, “We Are the Dinosaurs” at Barnes & Noble at MarketFair, April 22. songs — mostly greatest hits and superhero songs. At both performances, audience members can expect lots of interaction. “All of my songs are interactive in some way, whether it’s hand motions or dancing or jumping or singing, there’s always something for kids to do and they don’t have to just sit in their seats,” she says. “I’ll be playing with my band and the main thing I ask is that if kids want, they can bring a stuffed animal to put on their heads for my song, ‘Pig on Her Head.’ It’s always fun to look out and sing about the different animals I see the kids have brought.” A former preschool music teacher by day and indie rocker by night, Berkner first

began selling her music nearly two decades ago out of her living room on her own label, Two Tomatoes Records. “I was a music specialist, which means I would go in as a freelancer and do music in preschools and daycare centers, and I struggled to find music that I could use in the classroom that made sense and gave them guidelines on how to use their bodies safely and also have fun,” she says. “One day I came in and asked the kids what they wanted to sing about. One kid yelled out ‘dinosaurs’ and I made up a song over the course of the next couple of classes.” That led to her recording an album, and her career really started to take off. At the

time, she was working in an all-female cover band at night, but eventually doing both was too much to handle and she decided to concentrate on children’s music exclusively. “The kids would yell out names of songs I had written, as opposed to people in a bar yelling ‘Free Bird’ every break,” Berkner said. “I realized it was much more fun, I was getting paid more, the hours were better and I got to write my own music.” Eventually, Berkner’s music started appearing on TV, with regular play on Nick Jr., in music videos played between programs and on the program “Jack’s Big Music Show.” In 2013, her short-form animated series, “Sing It, Laurie!” debuted on 24-hour preschool television channe Sprout. That show features original music written for the series. “I’ve been continually on television since about 2005,” she says. “I’m working on a new musical right now, which will be coming out in November. It’s called ‘Interstellar Cinderella,’ and it will be the third musical I have done with the New York City Children’s Theater.” She also has a new album of remixed songs coming out this year and has developed a teacher training program based around her music and traditional songs.

Laurie Berkner will perform two concerts at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place Princeton, April 29. A solo acoustic, sen sory-friendly concert will begin at 11 a.m. and a concert with her full band will begin at 3 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

Berkner will read her book, “We Are the Di nosaurs” and sing songs during an ap pearance at Barnes & Noble in MarketFair 3535 Route 1 South, West Windsor, April 22 11 a.m. For more information, go to stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2368 or call 609-750-9010.

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Laptop Orchestra’s Anniversary Concert

On May 3 at 8 p.m. in Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall on the Princeton University Campus, the Princeton Laptop Orchestra will present “PLOrk[10]: Tenth Anniversary Show”, featuring guest artists HPrizm, Iarla O Lionaird, and members of So Percussion (Princeton University Edward T. Cone Artists in Residence). HPrizm is a rapper/producer, also known as High Priest and a founding member of the Antipop Consortium collective. Lionaird is an Irish singer and producer. This special celebratory program, performed on elec-

tronic and acoustic instruments, will include an arrangement of a pop tune from Zimbabwe, a group-composed piece inspired by a space-themed poem written by Tracy K. Smith, and an unusual work that turns the performers into an interconnected “brain,” using a computational model of a giant squid axon as an instrument. This celebration invites the community to experience the sounds and sights of neurons firing, lasers spinning, stars glimmering, and voices transforming. Admission is free and open to all; no tickets required.

The group is directed by composer and instrument designer Jeff Snyder, and features new electronic instruments that arise from his research. Over the past 11 years, PLOrk has performed widely — presented by Carnegie Hall, the Northwestern Spring Festival in Chicago, the American Academy of Sciences in DC, the Kitchen (NYC), the 92Y and others — and has inspired the formation of laptop orchestras across the world, from Oslo to Bangkok. For more information, go to www.princeton.edu/music.

Princeton Summer Theater Season

Princeton Summer Theater has announced its 2017 season, which will run June 22 through Aug. 17. This summer’s season explores the interplay between the past and the present. The four selections reflect the challenges posed to us today by a society that is divided over whether it is better to look to the past for inspiration or to move in the direction of future progress. The characters in each play demonstrate vastly different ways of dealing with their individual histories, and are made stronger by facing this adversity. The season will begin with “Pippen,” running June 22 through July 9. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Roger O. Hirson, this Tony Award-

winning musical is a mystical coming of age tale of adventure. A mysterious troupe, spearheaded by the enigmatic Leading Player, follows a young prince as he sets out to discover his purpose in the world. The summer will get mysterious when Princeton Summer Theater presents Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web,” July 13-23. Christie’s play follows eccentric socialite Clarissa, who discovers a man murdered in her drawing room after years of spinning extraordinary tales of mystery to anyone who would listen. Next up will be Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” July 27 through Aug. 6. The play uses the proceedings of the Salem witch trials to examine the manic effects of mass hysteria

in society. As an increasing number of upstanding townspeople are accused of witchcraft, The fourth, and final, production of the season will be “Appropriate” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Aug. 10-20. In this play, members of the fragmented Lafayette family reconnect to settle their father’s affairs, but soon discover that they must first tackle their unresolved issues with each other. Performances are Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. The season also will include a family show to be announced, which will run July 6-29. For tickets and information, go to www.princetonsummertheater.org or call 732-997-0205.

MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of April 21-27. Schedules are subject to change.

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HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Born in China (G) Fri.-Sat. 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7,9:05; Sun. 12:45, 2:50, 4:55, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 2:50, 4:55, 7. The Promise (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05; Sun.-Thurs. 1:20, 4:15, 7:10. Unforgettable (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50; Sun. 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25; Mon.Thurs. 2:35, 5, 7:25. The Fate of the Furious (PG13) Fri.Sat. 6:05, 8:10, 9:10, 9:40; Sun.-Thurs. 6:05, 7:30. The Fate of the Furious (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:50, 3:55, 7, 10:05; Sun. 12:50, 3:55, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 3:55, 7. Smurfs: The Lost Village (PG) Fri.Sun. 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 4:45, 7. The Boss Baby (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.Sat. 1:45, 4:15, 7, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:15, 7. The Boss Baby (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 4:55. Beauty and the Beast (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.-Sat. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05; Sun.-Thurs. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05. Beauty and the Beast (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:05, 3; Mon.-Thurs. 3. Kong: Skull Island (PG13) Fri.Sat. 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:30, 7:15.

MONTGOMERY

Montgomery Cinemas (609-924-7444): Going in Style (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40; Sun.-Thurs. 2:40, 5, 7:20. The Lost City of Z (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1, 4, 7, 10; Sun.Thurs. 1, 4, 7. Their Finest (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05. Gifted (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:45, 7:10. The Zookeeper’s Wife (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:20, 7:10. Frantz (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 1:55, 7:15. Tommy’s Honour (PG) Fri.-Sat. 4:30, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 4:30.

PRINCETON PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): The Lost City of Z (PG13) Fri. 3:45, 6:30, 9:25; Sat. 12:45, 3:45, 6:30, 9:25; Sun. 12:45, 3:45, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 2, 5, 8. Get Out (R) Fri. 9:35; Sat. 1, 7, 9:25; Sun. 7:15; Mon.Tues. 5; Wed. 4:30; Thurs. 8:35. Paterson (R) Fri.-Sat. 3:30; Sun. 4:30; Mon.-Tues. 2:15; Wed. 2; Thurs. 2:15. National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Art on Screen: Cave of Forgotten Dreams (NR) Mon. 7:30 p.m.

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“Blood Wedding,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Presented by The Academic Theatre and Dance program at Mercer County Community College, April 21-30; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Bubbly girlabout-town Holly Golightly couples with an up-and-coming writer to take a whirlwind tour through the exotic enchantments of urban life, April 28 through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “Curvy Widow,” George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical comedy that follows the daily exploits of a feisty 50-something widow. Her adventures inspire laughter and reveal unexpected truths about life, love, survival and sex, May 2-21; www.georgestreetplayhouse.org; 732-246-7717. “Intimate Apparel,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Historical romance by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage about woman’s discovery of her own empowerment and the true meaning of intimacy, Derek Hughes will perform at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, April 24, 7:30 p.m. The May 5 through June 4; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. magician has been featured on “Penn & Teller’s Fool Us” and was a finalist on “America’s Got Talent.” Tickets cost $50 and are available at www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787. CHILDREN’S THEATER “The House at Pooh Corner,” Kelsey Theatre on the vant girl who, against all odds, finds true love, May 6, 4 guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old p.m., May 7, 2 p.m. There will be a special relaxed per- drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Trenton Road, West Windsor. Presented by Virginia Reperformances for families with ASD and special needs, sensiHome Free, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New tory Theatre as part of the Kelsey Kids Series. Faithfully tivity issues, or young children, May 6, 1 p.m. Brunswick. Country a cappella group and winner of seabased on the 1928 A. A. Milne classic, Winnie-the-Pooh and www.roxeyballet.org/cinderella. son 4 of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” April 22, 8 p.m. Tickets friends make a visit to the magical Hundred Acre Wood in a cost $30-$50; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. tale of imagination, fun and friendship, April 22, 2 p.m., 4 Liaisons: Re-Imagining Sondheim, McCarter Theatre, p.m. $12, $10; seniors/students/children; www.kelseythe91 University Place, Princeton. Pianist Anthony de Mare atre.net; 609-570-3333. CLASSICAL MUSIC asked 36 of today’s leading composers to “re-imagine” Pekka Kuusisto and Nico Muhly, Richardson Audito- their favorite Sondheim songs as solo piano works? ParDANCE rium on the campus of Princeton University. Finnish vio- ticipants range from Wynton Marsalis, Duncan Sheik, Black Grace, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New linist Pekka Kuusisto with the youngest composer to ever be Ethan Iverson, and Steve Reich to Nico Muhly, Fred HerBrunswick. New Zealand-based contemporary dance comcommissioned by the Metropolitan Opera, Nico Muhly, at sch, Paul Moravec — and Sondheim himself, April 25, 7:30 pany, performing a collection of short and full-length works, the piano. The program will include works by J.S. Bach, p.m. Tickets cost $50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. April 21, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $27-$57; www.statethecontemporary works by Philip Glass and Arvo Part, recent Dante Fiore, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 atrenj.org; 732-246-7469. compositions by Nico Muhly, and Finnish folk songs, April Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tenor Dante Fiore will perSoledad Barrio, 91 University Place, Princeton. 30, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; princetonuniversityconcerts. form a spring concert featuring fun and romantic songs, Madrid-based flamenco company will perform its adaptaorg; 609-258-9220. April 30, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-298-5465. tion of “Antigone,” April 28, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$55; The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard P. mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville “Within the Quota,” Richardson Auditorium at AlexanRoad, Monroe. Under the direction of Chui-Tze Lin, the order Hall on the Princeton University Campus, Princeton. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No.3” Reimagined version of 1923 pantomime-ballet with a score and SiCong Ma’s “The Mongolian Dance,” May 13, 7 p.m. walader Park, Trenton. “On the Edge,” invitational and juby Cole Porter, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $5 stu$3; monroetownshipculturalarts.com; 877-772-5425. ried exhibit for for young and emerging artists, through dents; tickets.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220. April 30; The Essential Paul Robeson, consolidates mate“Cinderella,” The College of New Jersey’s Kendall JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. rial from previous major exhibit on Robeson, through April Main Stage Theater, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. ClasLe Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., 30. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m., Sun. sical, family-friendly production that is accessible to all auNew Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peter- 1-4 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. diences. Enjoy the story of the stepsisters’ comic antics, son, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princesome fairy dust, a handsome prince, and an ill-treated ser-

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ton. “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.

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Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Exhibit of nature photography by Roberta C. Scott, through April 26. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. 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. www.pds.org; 609-924-6700. “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. “The Natural Muse,” West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Exhibit featuring 32 works by area artists, juried by Joy Kreves, through May 6. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.westwindsorarts.org.

Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, April 26, 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. Ballroom dancing. Coffee and dessert, then take a dance lesson, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m., $12, $10 Plainsboro residents; 609799-0909, ext. 1719. Dancing by Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road in Hightstown. Instruction by Candace-Woodward-Clough 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-week session. Registration required, emailcandaceclough1987@yahoo.com or call 732-995-4284. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.

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The Art of Preservation D&R Greenway Land Trust is hosting the exhibit, “Eternal Beauty, Perpetual Green: Preserves through the Seasons” at the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, through June 16. The exhibit intends to celebrate preservation, with many of the works depicting D&R Greenway preserves. Pictured is a landscape by Lora Durr featured in the exhibit. A reception will be held April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.drgreenway.org or call 609-924-4646.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Eternal Beauty, Perpetual Green: Perpetual Green: Preserves through the Seasons,” Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Works by seven artists celebrating preservation, through June 16. Reception, April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Sculpture Exhibit by Patrick Strzelec, Graves Terrace at Paul Robeson Center of the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Outdoor exhibit that provides 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 609-9248777. “Mercer Family and Friends 2017,” Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), Lawrenceville. Art exhibit featuring the work of lara Sue Beym, John A. Brecko, Jr., Giancarla Macaluso, Bill Plank, Helene Plank, Margaret Simpson and Margaret Woo, May 2-31. Reception, May 6, “Gallery 33 at Comisky’s Greenhouses,” 315 Franklin 2-4 p.m. www.mcl.org; 609-989-6920. 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 Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, light refreshments, through May 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/comiskys or call 609- West Windsor. Adam Kerr, April 21-22; Goumba Johnny and Steve Trevelise, April 29; catcharisingstar.com; 609448-1705. “The Black South in the Sixties,” Bernstein Gallery at 987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Bobby the Woordrow Wilson School in front of Robertson Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Exhibit of photography Slayton, April 21, 22, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Vinnie by Julius Lester, who photographed major portions of the Brand: Stories You Haven’t Heard Before, April 27, 7:30 black South and the civil rights movement from 1964 to p.m., Dave Attell, April 28-29, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. Sunday 1968, when he was a leader of the Student Nonviolent Co- Night Live with Talent and Friends, April 30, 8 p.m. stressordinating Committee, through May 18. Hours: Mon.-Fri. factory.com; 732-545-4242.

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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. Artists Studio Open House, 148 Monmouth St., Hightstown. Tour the historic building filled with the works of painters, potters, silk tapestries and other works. Admission is free. Artwork will be available for sale. There also will be door prizes, live music and light refreshments, April 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. artstationstudios.com. 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 25, May 2, 9, 7:308:30 p.m. For more information or to register, go to www.gardenstatesmen.org or call 888-636-4449. 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 reading his poem Moussaka, April 27, 6 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-497-1600. Political Button Show, Titusville United Methodist Church, at the corner of River Road (Route 29) and Church Road, Titusville. East Coast collectors of political buttons, badges, ribbons and related ephemera will meet to sell, trade and display memorabilia from the 2016 campaigns, as well as from elections throughout the centuries, April 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission costs $3, free children 12 and under; tonylee08560@gmail.com; 609-310-0817. “UNCORK Spring” wine festival, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Wineries will offer samples of wines, as well as selling wines, including may 2017 offerings. Food trucks will be selling meals and dessert. There also will be live music and a kids zone, April 30, noon to 5 p.m. Sampling tickets at the gate cost $20 (cash only), non-sampling tickets cost $5. Advance sampling tickets cost $15. Must be 21 or older to purchase sampling tickets. www.newjerseywineevents.com.

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PACKET PICKS April 21-22 Westminster Choir to sing in Trenton The Westminster Choir and Bang on a Can All-Stars, conducted by Joe Miller, will perform Julia Wolfe’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Anthracite Fields” in the space of the Roebling Wire Works in Trenton, April 21 and 22, with concerts beginning at 8 p.m. both nights. Semi-staged by Doug Varone and utilizing video projections, Anthracite Fields is a docu-oratorio about the mining industry and the Pennsylvania mining community that thrived in the early 20th century. Coal from those mines played a vital role in Trenton’s industrial success. Roebling Wire Works is located at 675 S. Clinton Ave., Trenton. Tickets cost $20, $15 seniors/students. For tickets and information, go to www.rider.edu/anthracite_ fields or call 609-921-2663.

April 23 Artists Studio open house The Artists Studio will host its annual open house at its studios located at 148 Monmouth St., Hightstown, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour the historic building filled with the works of painters, potters, silk tapestries and other works. Admission is free. Artwork will be available for sale. There also will be door prizes, live music and light refreshments. For more information, go to artstationstudios.com.

Rep. Muoio lecture at WW Arts Council Representative Elizabeth Maher Muoio will be speaker during the next lecture presented by United State of Women-Mercer County, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Muoio represents the 15th legislative district in the New Jersey State Assembly, and is the director of the Economic Development and Sustainability for Mercer County. She will discuss how residents can get educated, empowered and engaged in environmental policy decisions. The program is open to all. RSVP at heidikleinman@gmail.com.

April 27 Womanspace awards at Forrestal Village Womanspace will hold its 23rd Annual Barbara Boggs Sigmund Award Reception at the Westin in Forrestal Village in Plainsbor, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Two-time USA Olympic gold medalist in judo, Kayla Harrison will talk about her personal tragedy as a childhood sexual abuse survivor, and working through that hardship. The evening also will include a vacation raffle, offering a trip for two to Cancun, and a technology raffle with prizes including iPads, Amazon Echo, espresso machines and more. For more information, go to www.womanspace.org or call 609-394-0136.

IN THE KITCHEN

Faith Bahadurian

The joy of Facebook cuisine Our food columnist went online to find some delicious recipes I know the phrase “Facebook cuisine” may seem like some sort of oxymoron, but ever since I “got busy” on Facebook early last year, I’ve tried several recipes I’ve found there. I don’t count the recipes posted by traditional cooking sites that represent established magazine and network shows, but more the recipes from internet sites like delish.com that post videos, and from relatively unknown blogs. A discerning eye comes in handy here. When only a fast-action video is posted, sometimes without a link to a written recipe, you have to strain to catch the ingredients and measurements, much less the directions. These videos tend to have strange ingredient combinations, oddball measurements, painful amounts of sweeteners, etc. Or they gloss over instructions that may not work so well in practice. (I have a good eye for that kind of thing, thanks to years of “interpreting” recipes for my In The Kitchen columns.) But if you can winnow those out, there are some good dishes to be discovered, like the Balsamic Glazed Chicken below, now one of my go-to one-dish dinners. I also found a simple idea for quick baked potatoes that I couldn’t help trying, where you halve white or sweet potatoes and plant them face down on a baking sheet prepped with melted butter, grated Parmesan, and seasonings like garlic, salt, and pepper. Pop into a 400 degree oven for about 45 minutes, let sit undisturbed for a good 5 minutes once out of the oven (so cheese adheres), and then flip and enjoy. Especially good drizzled with a little ranch dressing.= Maybe too virtuous for me are the individual servings of The Perfect Bite Sized Breakfast from buzzfeed.com. You distribute spinach leaves, chopped tomatoes, and egg whites among oiled muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until whites are set. I’d probably use whole eggs and/or add a sprinkling of cheese. The website’s Roasted Veggie Salad with Avocado Dressing sounds very nutritious too. There are also sweet treats galore on Facebook, and someday I may try the slow-cooker Bananas Foster or the French Toast (made without sweeteners, actually) found at cooktopcove.com. I’m also sorely tempted by the To Die For Carrot Cake at momontimeout.com, with its addition of pineapple. It uses applesauce in place of oil. Some dessert recipes sound too sweet, even for me, although I was tempted by the Apple Dapple Cake at southernplate.com. But that’s not true of the Caramel Cheesecake Dip from snappygourmet.com, which recommends real, unsweetened whipped cream. And then there are the things that Facebook friends post, that send me racing to the market and kitchen. I

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From pan to plate, Balsamic Glazed Chicken, made from a recipe on delish.com. didn’t even know what a Take 5 candy bar was until Take 5 Brownies came along. (Hat tip to Jenny Hartin of The Cook Book Junkies and EatYourBooks.com.) The Take 5 bar, a combination of chocolate, caramel, peanuts, peanut butter and pretzels, has apparently been the inspiration for countless brownie recipes. Some contain the actual candy bar, others mimic the ingredients in it. I checked out several versions online, then decided to go my own (lazy) route, using a favorite brownie mix, Ghirardelli’s Double Chocolate (or whip up your own from scratch). I bury mini Take 5 bars in the batter, and scatter peanuts and maybe some mini pretzel squares on top, before baking according to package or brownie recipe directions. The sweetness is balanced by the salty in these treats, and the crunch-factor is perfect. Oh my! Balsamic Glazed Chicken Adapted from delish.com. Next time I might slip some shallots or

wedges of onion among the potatoes, too. — F.B. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1 Â½ tablespoons whole-grain mustard 3 cloves garlic, minced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (use boneless-skinless if you must, but don’t overcook) 2 cups baby red potatoes, halved (quartered if large, no larger than 1inch chunks) 1 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3-4 rosemary sprigs, for skillet Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, combine vinegar, honey, mustard, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Whisk until combined. Add chicken thighs and toss until fully coated, then transfer to the fridge to marinate at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour. (Mine were mari-

nated closer to 3 hours.) Meanwhile, toss potatoes in a medium bowl with chopped rosemary and 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. In a large oven-proof skillet, over medium-high heat, heat remaining tablespoon oil. Add chicken (reserve marinade) and sear, skin side down, 2 minutes, then flip and sear 2 minutes more. Add reserved marinade and bring to simmer; turn off heat, and then add potatoes to the skillet, nestling them between chicken, and rosemary sprigs. Transfer to oven and bake until potatoes are tender, and chicken is cooked through, 20 minutes. If potatoes need longer to cook, transfer chicken to a platter to rest and continue cooking potatoes until tender. (I did gently turn over potatoes about halfway through to encourage browning.) Serve chicken and potatoes with pan drippings. Faith Bahadurian blogs at njspice.net (also Twitter @njspice).

Pam Hersh

Affordable education is a beast of a challenge While the 60 audience members were feasting on food for thought and popcorn, the discussion taking place at Princeton’s Garden Theatre April 12 was focused on starvation — particularly state-government fiscal starvation of public higher education institutions. The Trenton-based New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU) hosted a free screening of the documentary “Starving the Beast,” with a postscreening discussion led by Pennington resident Michael Klein, the CEO of NJASCU. The film conveys, through a series of interviews with academics, administrators, and governing board officials some fierce and destructive political and philosophical battles being waged at public higher education institutions in Louisiana, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and North Carolina. Dr. Klein — aided by a PowerPoint presentation and two decades of policy research and advocacy experience in the higher education arena — presented data about New Jersey’s public institutional financial challenges, relative to the situations described in the film. He noted that over the 25-year period from 1991 to 2016, state-operating appropriations to New Jersey’s state colleges and universities

decreased by more than $8.4 million. Across all of New Jersey’s public institutions of higher education, per-student funding dropped nearly 40 percent over the same time fame as enrollment at public institutions increased by more than 100,500 students, about 58 percent. My first reaction to the film was a greater appreciation for how good things are in New Jersey — yes, shockingly good, despite the reduction of direct state aid. New Jersey’s public higher education institutions are renowned throughout the world for high-quality and diverse academic offerings, excellent graduation rates, and consistently modest tuition increases. Even though tuition is relatively high (as is New Jersey’s cost of living), the education is affordable, because state aid and grants are among the highest in the nation. Also, the facilities at the institutions have been substantially improved thanks to the voter approval in 2012 of a $750 million bond act — the first statebacked financing for higher education facilities in New Jersey since 1988. Is this excellence sustainable considering the dwindling state operating support? I work for Dr. Klein, known to me as Mike, whom I first met when he was a student at Princeton University, class of 1987. Only after I

watched “Starving the Beast” — presenting some apocalyptic scenarios for the future of public higher education — did I ask him: “Now what? Is there any hope?” “The state colleges and universities for the past two years have been flat-funded, and considering the fiscal challenges facing the state, I do not think the colleges and universities can count on increased operational support,” Mike said. “But I do see some ways that the state can help sustain the health of our public higher education institutions without further burdening taxpayers or increasing student tuition and fees.” Those include: • Restore the public-private partnership program that, because of a political logjam, expired in August 2016. The program had financed enormously successful redevelopment projects at our public institutions, most locally, Campus Town at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), a privately financed, mixed-use development on the TCNJ campus. • Reform the procurement and construction provision of the State College Contracts Law, whose mandates put the state colleges and universities at a considerable disadvantage when doing major construction projects.

• Provide regulatory relief from those statutes and regulations that cost the schools millions of dollars and fail to pass the common-sense benefit test, such as the environmental rule that requires public colleges to obtain special approval to recycle consumer electronics, like computer parts. Mike also suggested looking to certain states like Washington, which is not mentioned in the film, that have made exceptional progress in keeping the cost of a four-year public college/university education affordable without starving the institutions. In 2015, Washington’s public colleges and universities agreed to cut tuition by up to 20 percent over two years after lawmakers agreed to provide $200 million to make up for the shortfall. The deal aimed to roll back tuition increases over the previous 10 years; some of Washington’s universities had doubled tuition, after state funding fell 20 percent per student after the recession. After watching “Starving the Beast,” I became hungry for practical — not pie-in-the-sky — solutions to keep colleges healthy and fit, and satisfy the needs of their students and all the residents of the state. NJASCU’s proposed menu of reforms seems like an excellent place to start.

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Soul searching for the artist within Rhinold Ponder ‘right-sized’ his law practice in order to pursue his true passion

For Rhinold Ponder, longtime Princeton resident and Princeton University graduate, class of ‘81, art is his soul food. When he paints he is feeding his soul, and his paintings reflect his soul. It took decades of soul searching, however, before he realized what he needed to do to find the right kind of nourishment. The recipe turned out to be simple. He needed to paint — and paint in two figurative dimensions — aesthetics and social ethics. With support and encouragement from his wife, former Princeton Township Mayor Michele TuckPonder, he made the decision to give up his law practice and devote his life to painting, despite having a daughter about to go to college and a son in fourth grade. In January of 2017, he closed his physical law office and opened a new era of his life. The impetus for what he called the “right-sizing” of his law practice (he still has a few clients whom he can help remotely) occurred 15 years ago, when Rhinold “retired” from being on non-profit boards, because he loved being on the boards too much. I first met Rhinold when he was working as a busy New Brunswick-based lawyer, while also serving as president of the Crossroads Theatre board, a full-time unpaid job. He led the effort to rescue Crossroads Theatre from bankruptcy. Once the theater was resuscitated, Rhinold decided it was time to rescue himself and retire from all of his boards, in order to pursue painting, an avocation he started in high school in Chicago. Simultaneously learning that his mother had terminal cancer, Rhinold felt more compelled than ever to follow his heart. “As a teenager, I majored in commercial art, even won a National Hallmark competition,” he said. “When I came to Princeton University (graduating cum laude as a political science major), I did cartooning for some of the student publications. My desire to paint was always lurking in the background. I collected paints with the intention that I would start painting — soon.” “Soon” became 20 years. Rhinold eventually did unpack those paints, but not until after he and his packed-up paints went on to graduate school for master’s degrees in African American studies and journalism at Boston University and then law school at NYU. After all of his academic successes, he still was unsure about the direction of his career. He liked being creative and helping people and needed a way to apply his law degree to those desires. It was the dentist who fixed his teeth who also fixed his career ambivalence. “I was completing an internship at the appellate division in Jersey City and had no idea what to do with my life, until my dentist, Dr. Chester Peterson in New Brunswick, gave me the inspiration,” Rhinold said. “Dr. Peterson (the widower of Burnetta Griggs of the renowned Griggs family of Princeton) suggested that I come to New Brunswick

Rhinold Ponder with Taneshia Nash Laird, the new executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton. to start a law practice that focused on the needs of the lower- and middle-income population. Dr. Peterson had space upstairs in his office building. The concept of a socially responsible law practice really clicked with me,” said Rhinold, who looked forward to helping resource-limited individuals navigate everyday problems as well as entrepreneurial business ventures. In a no-degrees-of-separation world, Dr. Peterson also fixed Rhinold’s marital status. Dr. Peterson and the Griggs family hired Rhinold as the attorney overseeing the sale of the Griggs property, 26.5 acres of land on State Road in Princeton, to Princeton Township. The purpose of the sale was to create the Griggs Farm housing development, which would feature low, moderate and market rate housing, a project that was so significant for achieving Princeton’s housing goals. It was a socially responsible use of Rhinold’s legal talents. It also turned out to be a vehicle for Rhinold to meet the woman who would become his wife — Michele Tuck, a purchaser of one the units at Griggs Farm. Thanks to a recommendation from Dr. Peterson, Michele hired Rhinold to be the attorney representing her interests in the purchase

of a Griggs Farm home and then subsequently in the refinancing of the property. As Rhinold cutback on his socially responsible legal work, he increased his socially responsible voice in society through his artwork and his writing. He started a political and social justice blog Freestateofponder, which is the outgrowth of a Facebook page called Non-Black and White discussion Group. But for the past nine months, much of his time has been spent communicating with images. He specializes in two categories of work. The bestknown type of Ponder art appeals to the viewer’s sense of aesthetics with an underlying message. “I want to focus on expressions of hope and faith as unifying elements in a diverse society, which I find I best expressed by the human form in motion as in sports, dance, prayer, and play,” he said. His bodies-in-motion artworks are characterized by explosive color and expressionist style. He works mostly in acrylics but has been experimenting in all sorts of mixed media “My painting techniques are constantly evolving — for me the joy of practice is continual growth and experimentation,” he said. His experimentation is evident in his second category of artwork as social commentary whose goal is to use art through provocation to break communication barriers regarding race and justice, and how we view one another. His signature provocative social commentary art project is “The Rise and Fail of the N-Word: Beyond Black and White,” a sociological art project, first exhibited at Princeton University’s Carl Field Center. The art show featured work by 20 artists, 10 from the United States and 10 from other parts of the world. The “rules” were to create a logo using the N-word and make a captivating logo in color, not black-and-white. The results, which Rhinold intends to publish, revealed, “exactly what I suspected. The Americans had problems and felt constrained, where as the nonAmericans were not intimidated by the N-word. The racial dynamic stifled the Americans who could not get beyond the race issue,” he said. Rhinold’s well-received art show in August, 2016, at the Arts Council of Princeton’s Pop-up studio in the Princeton Shopping Center was titled: “Gotta Believe,” the name of the first painting Rhinold made as an adult, and it was created in honor of his mother. And I gotta believe that he will succeed, even though his effort to retire from all non-profit boards has failed. Three years ago, he joined the board of the Arts Council of Princeton, which hosted at the end of March a reception that served to welcome Taneshia Nash Laird as the Arts Council’s new executive director, and to reconnect me with Rhinold Ponder and his soulful art.

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WHAT’S IN STORE

Rich Fisher

A pop-up worth popping into Umbrella has set up temporary shop in downtown Princeton

Rejoice Princeton! Now in its ninth year as one of the most inviting antique/mid-century/modern home furnishing centers in the state, Umbrella Home Décor has set up shop downtown for the next three months. For those who live to decorate and re-decorate their abode, this is truly a moment to relish. While the main business is located above the Tomato Factory antique center in Hopewell, Umbrella Home Décor opened a pop-up store April 1 at Judy King Interior at 44 Spring St. in Princeton. Owners (and sisters-in-law) Fay and Linda Sciarra have imported samplings from each of their 10 Hopewell dealers to the pop-up shop, along with merchandise from the acclaimed Olde Good Things, for which Umbrella is the New Jersey distributor. If you are looking for that truly distinct item to set your home apart from the rest, this is a pop-up worth popping into. Or, even if you just want a little zest in your life, stop by because you never know what you might discover there. One thing you can be sure of, it will be a pleasant experience. For one thing, Fay and Linda are as charming as the store is fascinating. They will patiently, intelligently inform and assist every customer to procure what’s right. They consider themselves “purveyors of beautiful things for the home,” and realize that each home needs a different type of beauty. What really makes the store so cool is its unique, eclectic, well-crafted and reasonably priced inventory. “You’re going to find one-of-a-kind, beautiful, unexpected items for your home,” Linda said. “It can be accessories, furniture, lighting, art.” “I would say, ‘Expect the unexpected,’” Fay said. “This is not a mass-produced mall for your furnishings. It’s inspiring, it’s fun, it’s uplifting, it’s higher end and it’s much less expensive. If you were going to buy a George Smith-style sofa new today it would be $12,000, here we have it for $4,500. It’s for the sophisticated buyer, and you’re going to get incredible high style at a really good value.” She explains that when people visit a home and ask, “Where did you get that farm table, or that amazing lamp, or that beautiful handmade pillow, “the answer is Umbrella.” The Princeton locaton is scheduled to be open through June at least. A recent pop-up in Frenchtown stayed open for nearly a year. “There’s always a chance we’d want to stay,” Fay said. “You start to have an emotional connection with your customers. This is a beautiful store and being in downtown Princeton is prime.” Especially because Princeton is a market Umbrella wants to cover, since the shop reflects the town itself in many ways. “We just to get our name out there and show what we’re about and tap into people that don’t know about us,” Linda said. “We’ve had buyers on-line from California, Texas, Chicago, even Saudi Arabia,” Fay added. “We’re known nationally and we’ve grown every year for eight years but a lot of Princeton people don’t know we’re there. We’re hoping three months here will change that. It’s an amazing town.” The journey started on a Ferry Boat to Martha’s Vineyard, which is where they first met after coming from different backgrounds. Fay grew up just outside of Detroit and graduated from the University of Michigan. Wishing to relocate to a big city, she became a TV producer in San Francisco. Proving that love conquers all, she moved East to marry David Sciarra and become a stay-at-home mom. Her own mother, an artist who died just after she got married, suggested Fay try painting to help fill a void as she acclimated to the East Coast. One thing led to another and Fay became a commercial artist whose work was solid at the now-defunct Go For Baroque in Princeton, as well as in galleries throughout the country. That lasted for 15 years until the economic downturn hit, and her paintings weren’t paying the bills. As luck would have it, Linda started dating

Umbrella owners Fay and Linda Sciarra in their new pop-up location in Princeton. David’s brother, Peter. The two women met on a Sciarra family outing to Martha’s Vineyard and became immediate friends. Linda was born and raised in Wildwood Crest and is proud to still call herself a Jersey Shore girl. She and Peter split time between Wildwood and their home in Stockton. After 18 years of teaching special education for Cape May County Special Services, Linda began looking for different work. Fay, a Lawrenceville resident, was still selling art at the Tomato Factory when space upstairs became available. She approached her sister-in-law, and in 2009 they opened a small landing that has now grown to the entire upper level. They chose the name “Umbrella” because they collected a collaborative group of creative people all under the same ceiling. Current dealers include Gary Gandelman, Russell Hutsko, Richard Hoffman, Nancy Furey, Susan Weatherley, Maria Gage, Kevin McPheeters, Kathleen Jamieson, Judy King and Sholeh Djahanbani. “We kind of cover ourselves by picking the best dealers in the area,” Fay said. “They are the best in the greater Princeton area from as far as New Canaan, Connecticut, Far Hills, Lambertville, New Hope and Princeton, of course. Most of them have been in the business for 20 to 30 years and they continue to come up with amazing things.” And while the owners may not be attracted to all their dealers’ creations, they understand that one size does not fit all when it comes to decorating. “We don’t have to personally love every item,” Fay continued. “I don’t want to necessarily live with it in my house but part of the thrill is seeing what these 10 different fabulously creative people come up with. Taste is so subjective, so for us, we didn’t want to put ourselves in a position of judging what is good or bad. Our job is to curate it, not to reject. We need to make sure we’re very transparent and truthful about how old it is and whatever we need to honor the customer — where’s it from, how old it is.” “And,” Linda added, “to fairly price it and make it look good in the environment.” Aside from their dealers, the Sciarras are proud to be the Jersey outlet for Olde Good Things, a Scranton, Pennsylvania-based company with four stores in New York City and one in Los Angeles. Olde Good Things hails itself “The Place of the Architecturologists” as it creates unique tables and benches. “Our clientele like the eclectic, more unusual home furnishings,” said Fay, who sells some of her paintings at Umbrella. “We have a mix of things that have a story behind them. One of the reasons we call ourselves Umbrella Home Décor instead of Umbrella Antiques is we’re not an antique store. We’re like a hip, eclectic, continuously changing combination of old and new. You’re not going to find a repeat of the look of our store anywhere.” Thus, they are looking to further establish their own identity closer to home, which led to

the Princeton pop-up. Once nationally renowned interior designer Judy King closed down her Princeton establishment to devote herself to designing rather than designing and selling, she rented it to different businesses. But it had been sitting empty for a while and she approached the Sciarras, who carry the works of Judy’s mother, top designer Kathleen Jamieson, at Umbrella. In what they term a win-win situation, the women negotiated a price, King got a tenant and the two businesses combined forces. Joanne Palmer, who works for King, has an office in the pop-up. If customers cannot find what they are looking for in the store, the sisters-in-law refer them to Joanne, or other merchants in the field. “We have a very large rolodex,” Fay said. “If they need an upholsterer, we know upholsterers. When we get asked to do interior designs, we refer people to Judy. We don’t have connections to get the new couches and window treatments and rugs and paint color. That’s a whole other thing. What we specialize in are the one-of-akind, interesting, antiques and mid-century, gently used high-end brands.” The main reason for their second pop-up endeavor is to improve Umbrella’s visibility in Princeton and the surrounding areas. The store will become more a part of the local fabric by setting up a booth at CommuniversityArtsFest on April 30. “A pop-up is a valuable, attractive marketing tool,” Fay said. “It’s like a three-dimensional ad-

vertisement, where people get to really experience what you’re all about. Even though we are at Judy King Interiors — it is her building — we are Umbrella Décor, our logo is on front of the building and our signs are on the front of the sandwich board. This gives us a chance to try out a new location to see how well a store performs here, with very little risk. There is no long-term lease and minimal chance of losing money.” The pop-up store consists of a front and back room, and the inventory is set up in a way that makes a visitor want to look at darn near everything on the floor. And while Linda is considered the “businesswoman” and Fay the “artist,” both know how to set up a display to make it look pleasing. The two bounce ideas off each other constantly and help decorate each other’s homes. “We always did antiquing together,” Fay said. “We’re both visual and we both care about the beauty of our own houses so whenever we’d be on vacation together we’d go to the flea market every weekend. Then we’d get together and make our houses look pretty.” While the store is a sight to behold, a lot of sales come online using the 1stdibs.com website. But while online shopping is nice for those from distant lands, it would truly behoove local consumers to visit the Umbrella pop-up. Fay and Linda are about people as much as they are about product, and just chatting with them induces a good mood. “I think we’re just open to the customers,” Linda said. “We listen to them and make suggestions and have gone above and beyond a lot of times for the customers. If we don’t have it we help with what they’re looking for. We want the customer to feel they can come in here and get our full attention and full respect for our product.” “We love our business, we’re excited and inspired by what we sell and we want other people to get design inspiration,” Fay said. “That’s how you get repeat customers. This is furniture, it’s not somebody coming in and buying an ice cream cone. Someone comes in and they think about the farm table, they measure it, they send us pictures of where it‘s going to go, they want to know ‘Should I do this stain or that?’ We’re of service, we like to help them, it’s part of what we do and it creates relationships.” It also creates a Mecca for those who wish to be amazed and astounded by home décor. Truly a reason to rejoice! Umbrella is at 44 Spring St., Princeton. Hours: Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thurs.Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, email mailto:sales@umbrelladecor.com, go to www.umbrelladecor.com, or call 609-466-2800.

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SHOP TALK

The Week of Friday, April 21, 2017

Rich Fisher

Inside the area’s latest deals and sales

Shop Talk is a weekly notebook that informs readers of news, promotions, and sales happening at area businesses. 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: The Optical Shoppe at 419 Harrison St. in Princeton is hosting a trunk show, April 27, 5 to 8 p.m. to celebrate Parisian eyewear company Lafont’s 30th anniversary. The Optical Shoppe will be presenting a limited-edition frame, as well as Lafont’s newest collection of spectacular frames for sight and sun. For more information, go to www.princetoneyegroup.com.

*** Twine. gift shop at 8 Somerset St. in Hopewell will be staging drive-in movie nights (without the car) in the backyard, running from various nights through the spring and summer starting with “Harry Potter and he Sorcerer’s Stone” on April 28. A cost of $10 per person includes a movie, unlimited popcorn and lemonade. Come as a family and kids are $5 each. Bring a chair or blanket, and also bring wine if you so choose. Upcoming movies feature “Raiders of the Lost Ark” on May 19 and “Back To The Future“ on June 23. For more information, go to www.twinehopewell.com.

*** Blue Mercury at 72 Palmer Square West in Princeton is offering Spring Makeup Parties on the following dates: April 21-22: Trish McEvoy makeover event April 28-29: Chanel makeover party May 12-13: Laura Mercier makeover party May 19: LaMer facial event May 20: Chantecaille facial and makeup event May 27: YSL Makeover party *** Art Station Studios at 148 Monmouth St., Hightstown, is holding a spring boutique open house and artist marketplace, April 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Twice a year the artists convert their working studios into galleries and open

them to the public. On view will be a wide array of fine art in all mediums, including functional pottery, oil paintings, white-line woodblock prints, photography, sculpture, watercolors, pastel, silk painting, collage, and more. Art will be available for viewing and purchase. This is an opportunity to see artwork in progress and talk to artists about their techniques and the content of their work. For those interested in taking art lessons, several of the artists have classes available. While strolling through the restored historic train depot, local musicians will be performing and light refreshments will be available in the artists’ studios. There will be free parking and admission. For more information, go to artstationstudios.com. *** Brooks Brothers on 17 Palmer Square E., Princeton, is holding a “Made To Measure Trunk Show,” April 22. Enjoy the ultimate tailoring experience and personalize a one-of-a-kind garment with the help of Brooks Brothers’ expert associates. Brooks Brothers is also accepting donations for Make-A-Wish through April 30. For more information, go to www.brooksbrothers.com or call 609-6886879. *** Palmer Square’s Girls Night Out will be held May 184 to 9 p.m. The event features an evening of exclusive promotions and discounts brought to women by the shops and restaurants in Princeton’s Palmer Square. To register visit www.palmersquare.com/events/girls-night-out. *** Princeton HealthCare System will celebrate Cancer Survivor Day, June 8 by hosting Amy Robach at the Hyatt Regency Princeton on 102 Carnegie Center Drive. Robach is news anchor for ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a New York Times bestseller; and breast cancer survivor. She will share her very public cancer journey and describe how it has given her a different perspective on life. Everyone is welcome for coffee, tea and desserts prior to the start of the program.

The event is free but registration is required. Register at www.princetonhcs.org or by calling 1-888-897-8979. *** Carter & Cavero Old World Olive Oil Company at 27 Palmer Square E., Princeton, is offering 200-ml bottles of rosemary olive oil and garlic cilantro balsamic vinegar for $10.95, and 500-ml bottles of the same two items for $20.95. Each marks a $3 discount. All Spanish pottery is 20 percent off. Deals last through April 30. For more information, go to www.carterandcavero.com or call 609-3560215. *** 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/summercamp. *** Princeton Learning Cooperative has announced that Jon Lambert, owner of the Princeton Record Exchange, will be recognized at the Celebration of Self-Directed 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

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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 609-921-0881.

*** Scrap U & Artistry Too of 2 Clerico Lane, Suite 201 in Hillsborough is accepting registration for its summer camps, which include: July 5-7, Water World Theme: Create a variety of projects related to water — water bombs, watercolor fun, clay water swirl bowl and sensory water jars. July 10-14, Summer Breeze: Celebrate being outside and enjoying summer. Create projects related to the outdoors, such as wind chimes, rock people, grass heads, bird feeders and patio paint. July 31-Aug. 4: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun: Kids try new things and create masterpieces. Create a variety of projects, such as washer pendants/key chains, tie dye totes, clay creations, all about that paint and duct tape art. Aug. 14-18 I SEA You: Explore the beach and create projects related to the ocean such as sand art terrariums, beach frames, glow in the dark sand and tide pool canvas. Aug. 28-Sep. 1 Vacation Vibes: Retrace summer steps, record the fun things you did and try something new. Summer fun memory book, travel collage, fun with friends and memory cube. To register: www.scrapunj.com or call 732-239-5003.

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Be the host with the most Design your home in a way that brings spring entertaining to a new level By Keith Loria Special Writer

Hosting an evening of entertainment can present an array of challenges. Aside from providing food and drinks, creating an atmosphere of fun and relaxation for your guests sounds easier said than done. You’ll want to ensure there’s enough room to accommodate your guests and create a look they will not soon forget. There are a variety of ways to turn your home into everyone’s favorite spot, and one of the best ways is by distinguishing it with some high-end, luxury design. Deborah Leamann, owner of Deborah Leamann Interior Design in Pennington, says luxury design speaks volumes about home owners. “In the design arena, they are not interested in following trends or current fashion-forward items, but mainly investing in classic pieces with longevity — art, antiques and acquisitions that appeal to their personal style,” she says. “Why is it a good idea to do things a little unique? I do not believe in cookie-cutter design or following what every other design firm is doing. Having a unique twist to the design keeps interiors from being static and falling short on visual appeal.” Making some renovations to the home is one way to help make a house really stand out. For instance, upgrading electrical systems to a Forbes or Lomax switching system and becoming a “smart” house with a Lutron or Crestron system not

only can make you the envy of the neighborhood. Then of course, you can work on the physical design. “Investing in art and rugs that have value and can set a tone for the overall design is always a great idea,” Leamann says. “Having luxury baths and kitchens with upgraded appliances and finishes are timeless investments. Radiant heated floors, sound systems, elevators and custom closet designs round out the luxurious lifestyle.” The kitchen is often a focal point at parties. It is where food and drinks are prepared and meals are shared. Therefore, making sure that your kitchen is prepared is an essential aspect of hosting a party. Size is not a prerequisite for a great entertaining kitchen, although square footage will determine whether you can include features like an island or butler’s pantry. When it comes to creating the ideal kitchen for parties, one of the most vital aspects is that your kitchen serves as an effective entertaining space. This is determined through the specialty features that are integrated in the space to enable serving food and drinks to be easy tasks. The look of your kitchen is the essence to the vibe you want your party to have. A sleek look for your kitchen is recommended. When designing a one-wall, or single-wall kitchen, consider the placement and spacing of the elements of your work triangle: refrigerator, sink and stove/oven.

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Whether you’re entertaining indoors or outdoors, the right design can help create an elegant space for you and your guests. If you’re looking to make a statement on the exterior of your property, be it with a deck or patio, Leamann says natural surfaces are a must. “Blue stone, brick and field stone add a fabulous dimension and immediately speak luxury,” she says. She also recommends hiring a professional landscaper to enhance your home‘s curb appeal. Heated pools, hot tubs and fire features along with specialty lighting also can take summertime entertaining to new levels. Another idea is to invest in a fire pit and your guests will never want to go indoors, even

on chilly nights. Bring out the inner-kids in your guests by ending the night with everyone making their own s’mores. It’s a delicious way to keep the fun going. Bowden’s Fireside Hearth & Home in Hamilton can help you install a fire pit, and also has a great selection of barbecues and other outdoor living products. A secluded seating area becomes prime real estate for a fire pit setup. A grouping of weather-resistant chairs should surround any fire feature, and use decorated stones to call attention to the space. A great addition to a home

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Philippe J. Khouri

Treating major depression with ECT the ‘Brain Defibrillator’

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, affecting more than 16 million adults across the nation, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Often, depressive disorders can be treated with medications, psychotherapy or a combination of the two. However, in cases of severe depressive disorders not responding to medications, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has proven to be a safe and effective treatment approach that provides rapid relief. What is ECT? Electroconvulsive therapy is a procedure that causes changes in brain chemistry that can reverse the symptoms in severe depression and other conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder that are not responding to medication. During ECT small electric currents are sent to the brain through electrodes placed on the surface of the patient’s head. These electrical currents trigger a brief seizure, which helps to release certain chemicals known to improve cellular-level connections within the brain. Patients are administered general anesthesia prior to ECT and are unaware of the treatment as it is being administered. Is ECT safe? Yes. Electroconvulsive therapy is a wellresearched, highly effective procedure during which the patient is closely supervised. At the ECT Suite at Princeton House Be-

havioral Health, a unit of Princeton HealthCare System, every patient is closely monitored before, during and after the procedure by an anesthesiologist, a nurse certified in advanced cardiac life support, and an ECT psychiatrist. Not everyone will experience side effects from ECT, but some of the treatment’s more common side effects include: • Headache • Upset stomach • Muscle aches • Short-term memory loss While short-term memory loss has been associated with ECT, research shows that memory problems seem to be more associated with the traditional type of ECT called bilateral ECT, in which the electrodes are placed on both sides of the head. Today, ECT is being administered unilaterally, which involves applying the electrodes to only the right side of the head — the non-dominant hemisphere for most individuals. Unilateral ECT has been found to be less likely to cause memory problems, according to the NIH. Additionally, other advancements are significantly minimizing the risk. There is no longer a one-size-fits-all treatment approach. Rather the dose of the electrical stimulus is individualized for each patient. Further, older ECT equipment delivered a continual current, but today much shorter, brief pulse current frequent is used. While

the procedure takes only minutes, patients cannot drive immediately after and must have someone to drive them home. Who is a candidate for ECT? Patients with severe, treatment-resistant depression often find relief with ECT. Advances in ECT monitoring have expanded the ability to treat patients with co-existing conditions such as cardiovascular disease and sleep apnea. In addition to checking for signs of memory loss, doctors carefully monitor heart activity, blood pressure, oxygen consumption and other parameters. What are the benefits of ECT? As the NIH notes, two major advantages of ECT over medication are that ECT begins to work quicker, often starting within the first week, and older adults respond especially quickly. For many patients, ECT makes a significant difference in terms of coping abilities. It can relieve anxiety and mood instability, while restoring sleep, appetite, concentration, and the ability to feel and express emotion. In a sense, it is like resetting brain function. In addition, treatment with ECT can reduce lost work time, the need for hospitalization, the cost of medications and the number of side effects from taking multiple medications or having to take higher doses of medications to achieve symptom relief. How many treatments are generally given? Everyone is different and should receive

an individualized course of treatment. Initially, patients usually receive six to 12 treatments administered three days a week. The number of treatments is determined by the improvement in symptoms. After the initial treatment course, maintenance treatment may be needed to reduce the chances that symptoms will return. In many cases, patients who undergo ECT will also take antidepressant or a mood stabilizing medication as part of an ongoing treatment plan. While everyone feels sad or down sometimes, severe depressive disorders have significant biological correlates and are serious medical conditions that require treatment. If you struggle with severe depression that does not get better with medication and psychotherapy, ECT may help. Talk with your doctor about ECT and whether the treatment approach is right for you. For more information about ECT services at Princeton House, go to www. princetonhouse.org or call 609-613-4780.

Philippe J. Khouri, M.D., is board certified in adult and geriatric psychiatry. He is the Director of the Psychiatry Consultation Service at the University Medical Center of Princeton and Associate Medical Director of electroconvulsive therapy services at Princeton House Behavioral Health.

The top foods for a healthy heart By Keith Loria Special Writer

Dr. Perry Herman, on staff at Princeton Healthcare System, reminds his patients, “You are what you eat.” “What you put into your mouth translates into the fuel that is available to your body. Put in another way — food is medicine,” he says. “If we paid more attention to what we ate, then we would have less cardiovascular and other chronic diseases in this country. Diets high in saturated fat and simple sugars are toxic to your heart and entire body. They cause inflammation and ultimately with chronic exposure coronary and arterial vascular disease.” As an MDVIP-affiliated primary care physician who focuses on measuring risk for chronic

disease, and primarily cardiovascular disease, Princeton-based Dr. Simon Murray works very closely with his patients on exercise, diet and nutrition. Together with those in his care, he makes a plan that can work 365 days a year where both doctor and patient are accountable for helping to prevent and control heart disease. “Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death among men and women, and will affect half of all men and one-third of all women over the age of 40,” Dr. Murray says. “More than half of those who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest had no prior symptoms. The good news? An individual’s lifestyle can greatly reduce the chance of developing heart disease and reduce the chance of a survivor having a recurrent event.” Among his tips for healthy eating are to consume between five and nine servings of fruits

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lemington Subaru, proud member of the Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Brands, announced today the results of its 2016/2017 Subaru Share the Love Campaign which raised money for national charities as well as a designated “hometown charity.” Tim Morley, General Manager of Flemington Subaru; Charlie Smith, General Manager of the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Brands; and David Sammons, President and CEO of Subaru Distributors Corp. presented a check for $14,628.27 to Christina O’Malley, Senior Vice –President of the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation (HHF). This check represented the amount contributed to Flemington Subaru’s chosen “hometown charity.” Beginning November 17, 2016 and running through January 2, 2017, customers who purchased a new Subaru selected from a list of organizations to receive a $250 donation from Subaru of America (SOA) in their name. The ninth-annual Share the Love program allowed customers the opportunity to make donations to four national charities: the ASPCA©, Make-A-Wish©, Meals on Wheels America© and the National Park Foundation. Additionally, customers of Flemington Subaru were given the opportunity to choose Flemington Subaru’s designated local charity, The Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation (HHF). HHF is the fundraising organization for Hunterdon Medical Center and supports the medical center’s mission to provide high quality healthcare for their community. “We are always happy to support this worthy program and raise money in the name of our long standing community partner, Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation” stated Steve Kalafer, Chairman of Flemington Subaru and the Flemington Car & Truck Country Family of Brands. “At Flemington Car & Truck Country we whole-heartily support the foundation’s mission to provide high quality, cost-effective healthcare for our local community, and welcome the opportunity to validate their cause.” “We are proud to give back to our local community anyway we can,” added Tim Morley, General Manager at Flemington Subaru. “Subaru’s Share the Love Program falls in line with who we are as an organization. We always look for opportunities to strengthen our community and build a better life for those less fortunate.” Subaru of America donated more than $23.4 million to national and local charities during its annual “Share The Love” campaign bringing the total donated through the life of the program to more than $94 million. Conveniently located at 167 Route 31 in Flemington NJ, Flemington Subaru, recipient of the 2017 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award and a Subaru Stellar Performer Dealer, proudly offers for sale and services a full line of New & Certified Pre-Owned Subaru vehicles. The Flemington Car and Truck Country Family of Brands, “Family, Independent… Not Corporate,” is comprised of 16 manufacturer brands and 8 dealership locations on Routes 202 & 31 and is now in its 40th year of operation. For further information call 1-800- Flemington or visit Flemington. com.

and vegetables daily, limiting alcohol, choosing whole grains, lean proteins (fish, chicken without skin, beans) and low-fat dairy products, and limiting daily salt/sodium intake to around 2,000 mg. “Research suggests sodium retains fluid, which can increase blood volume thereby increasing blood pressure,” he says. “Read food package nutrition labels for sodium level. Frozen, processed and fast foods tend to be highest.” When buying produce, Dr. Murray suggests buying locally grown items, as a lot of fruit and vegetables imported from other countries lose some of their nutritional value by the time they hit the shelves. He adds that frozen produce works because the freezing locks in the nutrients. The American Heart Association recom-

mends eating fish (particularly fatty fish) at least two times (two servings) a week, especially fish high in omega-3s, such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, herring and trout. There are a number of things people can do in their diets to be more healthy. For instance, a handful of nuts such as almonds or walnuts will satisfy your hunger and help your heart. Berries are chock-full of heart-healthy phytonutrients and soluble fiber, so adding blueberries, strawberries, cranberries or raspberries in cereal or yogurt is a smart thing to do. Flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and phytoestogens to boost heart health, and people should take them in ground or milled form to reap the greatest benefit. Here are some other foods people should

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Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s tango in the night Spring gala raised funds for education outreach program in Trenton The Jasna Polana golf club in Princeton was transformed into a milonga (tango club) during Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s gala Under the Stars in Buenos Aires on April 8. Tango music performed by violin virtuoso Daniel Rowland and PSO musicians, professional tango dancers, and exotic décor evoked a sultry summer night in the city. The evening raised funds for the orchestra and its PSO BRAVO! education programs, particularly for a new initiative to bring the PSO’s music into the Trenton Public Schools. “Our goal this year was to introduce new elements and a unique look to keep the event fresh and full of energy,” said Stephanie Wedeking, gala chair. Among the additions were a party board sign-up for a cabaret evening with award-winning clarinetist/composer Derek Bermel, an extended cocktail hour, live-auction glow stick “bid paddles,” new auction items such as a private box at a Billy Joel concert and a special dinner orchestrated by PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov, plus the new theme of tango. Ms. Wedeking and her gala committee took inspiration from Daniel Rowland’s September 2016 PSO concert performance of Astor Piazzolla’s “Invierno Porteno” movement from the composer’s tango-infused Four Seasons of Buenos Aires. “We were honored and excited that Daniel reprised his stunning performance at the gala. His passionate playing absolutely captivated gala attendees,” Wedeking said. To complement the music, red,

yellow, and orange flowers lit by amber pin-lights echoed ceiling illumination to create an ambience evocative of an evening in Buenos Aires. Professional tango dancers circulated among guests for conversation and photos, then performed a tango demonstration before choosing partners to whirl around the dance floor. A tango trio with bandoneón kept the dance floor in constant motion. This year’s gala included a special PSO BRAVO! Challenge to attendees to participate in a new initiative to bring the Princeton Symphony Orchestra to Trenton public schools in a runout performance of the orchestra’s popular School Day Concert. “Transporting hundreds of school children from Trenton to Princeton just isn’t feasible for Trenton Public Schools, so the Princeton Symphony Orchestra is being pro-active and bringing the orchestra to Trenton,” said David Tierno, PSO board president emeritus and honorary gala chair. “Now school children there will be able to experience the joys and inspiration of a live orchestra performance in their own backyard.” More than 100 PSO BRAVO! performances and events each year engage students at every age level, and are presented free of charge to schools and throughout the community. The PSO relies on fundraising support to bring music to the concert hall and beyond. For more information on PSO BRAVO! and how to contribute to the PSO BRAVO! Trenton initiative, go to www.princetonsymphony.org/education.

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Violinist Daniel Rowland during a performance by PSO musicians of Astor Piazzolla’s “Invierno Porteno” from “Four Seasons of Buenos Airea” at the orchestra’s gala, April 8.

From left: Dave Tierno, chair emeritus, honorary gala chair Stephanie Wedeking, and violinist Daniel Rowland. At right, Stephanie and Robert Wedeking.

Heart Continued from Page 8 consider to help their heart health: • Crisp, fresh broccoli florets dipped in hummus are a terrific hearthealthy snack with a whopping list of nutrients, including vitamins C and E, potassium, folate, calcium and fiber. • Oatmeal is not only a favorite comfort-food but a nutrient powerhouse. • Dark beans, such as kidney or black beans, are high in fiber, B-vita-

mins, minerals and other nutrients good for your heart. • Asparagus is filled with mighty nutrients such as beta-carotene, folate and fiber, and provides just 25 calories per cup, or 5 calories per large spear. And just because you’re trying to keep your heart healthy doesn’t mean you can’t indulge once in a while. Dark chocolate is considered good for

your heart health, as long as its at least 70 percent cocoa. On the other side of the equation, there are plenty of things in people’s diets that are considered to be dangerous for the heart. Soda is one of the worst, as it raises sugar levels and puts stress on your artery walls and increases risk for cardiovascular disease. Heavily processed meats like hot

dogs, sausage, and most deli cuts tend to be loaded with additives. They’ve also repeatedly been linked to higher rates of heart disease. Then there’s refined carbs, which tend to be pumped up with sugar and additives, none of which are doing your heart any favors. Dr. Herman notes that making simple changes in what you eat, how often you exercise and how you man-

age stress can help put the brakes on heart disease. “My advice, first and foremost, is to eat ‘real food’ throughout the day and phase out needless sugar products and artificially processed junk food,” he says. “Diets high in lean proteins including fish, poultry, small amount of nuts and seeds and low fat diary are cardio protective.”

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