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Township introduces $28.9 million budget By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

For the fourth consecutive year, officials in Hillsborough were touting a flat municipal tax rate as they introduced the 2017 municipal budget on Tuesday. If passed by the committee next month, the proposed $28.9 million budget will call for households throughout the township to contribute to the municipality’s daily operation at a rate of 33

cents per $100 of assessed value. “It has been the position of this township committee to take a fiscally responsible stand when dealing with the township’s finances,” Mayor Carl Suraci said. Since 2015, homes assessed at $350,000 have had to pay $1,155 a year in taxes. Officials said the taxes have continued to remain flat thanks to an increase of $112.5 million in the township’s total ratable value. “The increase in ratable value

within the township helps to hold the municipal property tax flat ... by providing more dollars over which the tax levy can be dispersed,” Hillsborough Chief Financial Officer Nancy Costa said. Officials said the proposed budget saw an overall decrease from the previous year, as attrition in the police department brought a $43,288 reduction in public safety salaries, insurance and benefits costs decreased by $182,483 and utilities costs dropped by $83,000.

The mild winter also caused a reduction in public works costs by $115,000. In total, the budget saw a spending reduction of $423,771. The proposed budget comes with a tax levy of $18.9 million, or 1.994 percent. Officials said the township was able to keep that figure under the state mandated two percent cap without utilizing allowable levy cap exceptions for the seventh year in a row.

Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley said the township could have utilized exceptions on items such as pension obligation increases, deferred charges to future taxation, health insurance increases and increases in debt service and capital improvements, but the governing body opted out of that course of action. “If the township were to take advantage of the allowable exceptions and exceed the levy cap, the See BUDGET, Page 3A

School program gives students a look into consequences of DWI

By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Standing near a scene of twisted metal, broken glass and emergency personnel, 18 year-old Alyssa Cseh didn’t know what happened. One minute she was driving down the road with friends and the next, people were being flown to nearly hospitals and others weren’t responding at all. Speaking with Officer Russ Wilde of the Hillsborough Police Department, she still didn’t know what happened - other than that she’d had some alcohol before taking the wheel. Her friends joined her in the car that ultimately crossed into the oncoming lane and crashing head-on with an SUV. It was a single decision that changed her life and those of her family, friends and everyone else involved. At least, that’s what was portrayed in the Hillsborough High School parking lot as Alyssa and a number of her classmates participated in an annual anti-drunk driving program at the school called Every 15 Minutes.

Touted by district officials as a “school and community-based alcohol prevention program,” Every 15 Minutes has used simulated scenarios since 2011 to safely expose students to the consequences that can come crop up from decisions made under the influence. “I think the most important thing is that this program is about saving lives,” HHS Student Assistance Counselor and program coordinator Rebecca Balaguer said. “If one life is saved by the program, it’s worth it.” According to a 2012 study on teenage drinking and driving by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drivers between the ages of 16 and 20 are “17 times more likely to die in a crash” when they have a blood alcohol level of .08 percent than when they were sober. The same report estimated that one out of every 10 teen drivers surveyed reported that they had driven while under the influence. During the afternoon on April 20, the senior class participated in activities that emphasized a statistic that someone dies in an alco-

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As her classmates watch in the background, EMT workers assisted Hillsborough High School senior Niya Roman, 18, for injuries sustained in the simulated head-on collision as part of the anti-drunk driving program Every 15 Minutes. hol-related motor vehicle accident every 15 minutes. To do that, 19 students were selected to participate in the program to serve as the “living dead.” In that role, the once senior was pulled out of their classroom every 15 minutes throughout the day by

an individual dressed as the Grim Reaper, a Hillsborough police officer and Hillsborough High School Principal Karen Bingert, who read a prepared obituary for that student. At that time, the pupil is made to look dead with makeup and

tagged before returning to their classroom. For the rest of the day, they are barred from interacting with their fellow classmates as a silent reminder of a drunk-driving death. See PROGRAM, Page 5A

Mountain View Park opened by local, county officials By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Years of planning and work at a former government site culminated last weekend in the reopening of the property as a new “state-of-the-art” sports complex for the surrounding region. Mountain View Park, located at 141 Mountain View Road, was formally opened on Saturday, April 22 , as officials from the

Somerset County government, the Somerset County Park Commission and Hillsborough Township participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony. “This beautiful and functional park is the result of cooperation among many agencies including the GSA, the Freeholders, the Improvement Authority, Hillsborough Township and the Park Commission,” Freeholder Director Peter Palmer said. “Without

the cooperative effort, we would not be standing here today.” The new county regional park sits on a 369-acre piece of property that was once part of the former GSA Belle Mead Depot. Though Hillsborough and the county agreed to jointly acquire the property back in 2009, it was ultimately acquired by the Somerset County Improvement Authority on year later for just under $15.8 million.

Following the purchase, the county and township established a committee of municipal and county officials to oversee the remediation, development and maintenance of the property. The funds from the purchase were placed in escrow accounts and have been used toward a massive clean-up of the site. “Mountain View Park is significant for many reasons, including the transition of an

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Sat. April 29 - A roast beef dinner will be held at the South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, Hillsborough at 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-10 $6, and children under 5 are free. For reservations, call 908-369-4956. Take outs will be available.

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Sat. May 6 - The Watercolorist Unlimited artists will have a show and sale of their artwork including local scenes, florals, barns, landscapes and seascapes. The group consists of 10 experienced watercolorists who meet monthly to critique and inspire each other. The Blackwells Mills Canal House, located at 598 Canal Road in Somerset, is a picturesque old home of masonry and stone, bordering the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal in Franklin Township built in the 1830s.

Clothing and Toy Drive at school

Sat. April 29 - From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 29, the annual Woods Road Elementary School Clothing and Toy Drive will be held at the front of the school. The Clothing Drive helps the Woods Road School and Home Association fund projects for the school. Funds received are based on the weight of the items donated. Acceptable items in well-tied plastic bags include: wearable and usable clothing, shoes, belts, handbags, backpacks, hats, gloves, scarves, pillows, blankets, quilts, sheets, curtains, table linens, stuffed animals, bikes and hard toys. Contact Lara Schachter at lara_schachter@mckinsey.com or Nicole Radis at nicoleradis@gmail.com for more information.

Kids Clothing, Book & Toy Sale

Sat. April 29 - The Neshanic Reformed Church Christian Nurturing Center, located at 715 Amwell Road, will be holding its annual fundraiser sale of preloved infant and children’s clothing, books and toys. Most items $1. Cash only. Contact the church office at

Sun. April 30 - Enjoy good food, good company, and a fantastic opportunity to meet Harry Burke and Jane Staats, Democratic candidates for township committee. The event, starting at noon, will take place at 308 East Mountain Road. Contact Anne Iannone to RSVP at 908-359-5188 or send an email to event@borodems.org. Suggested donation: $30 per person, $50 per family.

Reservations available for Outstanding Citizen dinner Thurs. May 4 - The Somerset County Business Partnership has announced that Gail Rosen, CPA, of Martinsville, New Jersey, has been selected as the 67th Somerset County Outstanding Citizen of the Year. Ms. Rosen will be honored at a dinner reception on Thursday, May 4, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Bridgewater Marriott, 700 Commons Way in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Reservations are available at $110 for Business Partnership members and their guests and $150 for non-members if paid for by Friday, April 28, 2017 ($140 for members and $180 for non-members after April 28). Reservations may be made by calling the Business Partnership at 908-2184300 or ordering online at http://bit.ly/2017citizen. Deadline for reservations is Monday, May 1.

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Day. Proud to be an American Day will be held on May 25, with events beginning at 8:30 a.m. The purpose for the day is to teach students the importance of honoring our veterans and the reasons we celebrate Memorial Day. In an effort to expand the event county-wide, invitations have been sent to all high schools within Somerset County. Following the events, a luncheon will be held for all of the attending veterans, honorees and their families. For more information contact James Strickhart at 908526 -8900, x7169 or jstrickhart@scvts.net.

Memorial Day Breakfast and Parade

Sat. May 27 - Each year the Hillsborough community comes together to honor the service and sacrifice of all Veterans during the Annual Salute to Veterans Breakfast, Memorial Day Parade and Garden of Honor Commemoration Program. The breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. and is held rain or shine. The parade begins at 10:30 am and the rain date for the Parade and Garden of Honor Ceremony is Sunday, May 28. Veterans can register for the Breakfast by either calling the Recreation Department or visiting their website and follow the “Register for Activities” link on their homepage. Proud to be an Non-profit Community organizations wishing to parAmerican Day ticipate in the parade are Thurs. May 25 - For the invited to sign up online third year, Ed Graf, a Social through the Parks and Studies Instructor at Somer- Recreation website as well. set County Vocational & Technical High School, has Annual Green put together an event titled Fair Proud to be an American Sat. June 3 - The Annual Thurs. May 18 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. The program this month will be a Gardening Roundtable and Plant Auction. Bring your gardening questions where someone will be sure to have the answer. Come to the light luncheon at 12 p.m. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, please contact club president Marion Nation at 908359-6317.

Green Living and Wellness Fair, which will be held rain or shine, is from 9 a.m. until 12 noon at the Peter J. Biondi Municipal Building on Saturday, June 3. Participating local businesses will have informative presentations, displays and demonstrations to raise awareness of the many facets of living a healthy lifestyle, including making sound nutritional choices, making long-term life planning decisions, choosing a green lifestyle as well as many health screenings. There will be a poster contest open to all school aged Hillsborough residents to design a “Living Green” themed poster. Submitted posters should communicate a positive message on the benefits of living a Green Lifestyle, on an 8 Â½” x 11” size paper. Please include name, address, home phone number, age, grade and school on the back of the poster. Posters must be submitted to the Administration Office by Friday, June 2 at 4:00 p.m. for consideration for the contest. All participants will receive a certificate of participation from Mayor Suraci and finalist prizes will be presented at a future Township Committee meeting. Those organizations wishing to participate in the fair must register in advance by calling the Health Department at 908-369-5652. To register to participate in the YMCA Hop 5K, please visit the YMCA’s website at http://www.somersetcountyymca.org/giving/hillsborough-ymca-hop5k.

this summer. Once again, the camp will be held at Mary, Mother of God, in Hillsborough. The camp, in its eleventh season, will be directed by Dan Schantz, former Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth. There will be three sessions offered this summer: Week #1: June 26th 30th, is open to girls in grades 5 through 8 (as of September 2017) Week #2: July 10th 14th, is open to boys in grades 5 through 8 Week #3: July 24th 28th, is open to boys in grades 5 through 8 This camp will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and will include contests, games, prizes, lectures and drills. All campers will participate in three full court games per day and receive a camp T-shirt. For a camp brochure, or more information, please contact Dan Schantz at s c h a n t z b b a l l camp@gmail.com, or call 908-334-3771.

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VFW meetings: Monthly meetings of Hillsborough VFW Post 8371 are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the county nutrition center, 339 South Branch Road. The post’s mission is to honor and help other veterans. All veterans with foreign service are welcome. For information about activities, contact Ron Miller at 908-369-5195. Coping with addiction: Parents of Addicted Children helps parents understand and Summer with drug problems Basketball Camp cope they are facing, and will The Dan Schantz Bas- face, with their children. ketball Camp has an- Meets first and third Monday nounced the camp dates for of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road. Swim lessons at HRC: The Swim Academy at HRC, located at 30 Brower Lane, Hillsborough, is offerMartha Dudich, Conductor ing swim lessons for all ages and levels. Call HRC Fitness at 908-359-3600 to register or visit www.hrcfitness.com for class schedules.

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Local gymnasts looking to win a national championship By Andrew Martins Managing Editor

Three local teens are taking their gymnastic talents to the national stage this weekend in a bid to potentially bring the championship back to Hillsborough Township’s Paramount Gymnastics. Alyssa Christopulos, of Somerville, and Cindy Liu and Jocelyn Moore, of Hillsborough, qualified for the Eastern National Championships taking place this weekend after earning three of the top five spots of the Region 7 Regionals Championships during the weekend of April 6. During that competition, the top seven competitors earned in each division were selected to represent Region 7 at the Eastern National Championships, held this year in Lansing, Mich. from April 26 to April 29. According to Bryan Kostelansky, the gym man-

ager at Paramount Gymnastics, the honor of having gymnasts compete at that stage is not a regularly occurring one. “[Paramount Gymnastics] is a youth gymnastics facility that’s been in Hillsborough for more than 20 years. It’s hard for gymnasts to get to that point, so it’s important that we show our support,” he said. All three teens were coached by Paramount Gymnastics’ Ben Dungee, Katya Orlova, Christina Rhoades, Melissa Fox and John Min. Christopulos has also been a member of the Somerville High School varsity gymnastics team for the past three years, while Liu has been a member of Hillsborough High School varsity gymnastics team for the last two years. During the USA Gymnastics Eastern (National) Championships this weekend, Moore, Liu and Christopulos will vie for the

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taxpayers would have incurred an additional $194,071 in taxes,” she said. Though the tax front was touted by officials, the anticipated revenue of just more than $10 million for 2017 showed a downturn from the previous year due to decreases in licenses and fees, municipal court revenues, interest on delinquent taxes and uniform construction code fees. Officials said decreases in the township’s court revenues stemmed from a reduction in available grants for enforcement funding. State aid also remained at the same level since 2010,

national spotlight, as well as top honors within their team. To get to the national level, Kostelansky said the three level 9 gymnasts competed exceptionally well. Christopulos, a junior at Somerville High School, placed fifth overall at the competition, with a total score of 36.975 and event scores of 9.175 on vault, where she tied for 19th place; 9.425 on uneven bars, where she tied for seventh place; 9.000 on balance beam, where she tied for 11th place; and 9.400 on floor exercise, where she tied for fifth. Her performance landed her a spot in the Senior 7 Division as a representative of Region 7. A sophomore at Hillsborough High School, Liu placed third overall at the regional competition, with a total score of 37.100. She had event scores of 9.225 on vault, where she placed

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Hillsborough teens Alyssa Christopulos (right), Jocelyn Moore (center) and Cindy Liu (left), earned a spot at the Eastern National Championships in Michigan this weekend. tenth; 9.325 on uneven bars, where she tied seventh; 9.300 on balance beam, where she took second place; and 9.250 on floor exercise, where she placed sixth. She will represent Region 7 in the Senior 6 Divi-

sion. Moore, an eighth grader at Hillsborough Middle School, placed fourth overall with a total score of 36.825. She earned event scores of 9.650 on vault, where she placed third; 9.525 on uneven bars,

where she placed second; 8.650 on balance beam, where she placed 11th; and 9.000 on floor exercise, where she tied 13th. She will represent Region 7 in the Junior 6 Division.

“When this first started back in 2005, we had a developer that came into town and did a public meeting to show their vision of that property. Their vision was 800 homes,” he said. “I think we did much better.” County officials said the project “continues to promote the goals of the Somerset County Parks Recreation and Open Space Master Plan” by following a plan to provide open space for a wide range of recre-

ational activities. The property is contiguous to the county’s 5,500acre Sourland Mountain Preserve and is in close proximity to Hillsborough Township’s Ann Van Middlesworth Park. The property is flat and relatively open, providing a sweeping vista of the Sourland Mountain. In its current state, Mountain View Park has two adult baseball fields, four youth baseball fields

and one special needs Challenger field. Each field is lighted and feature amenities like batting cages, playgrounds, a pavilion, a concession stand and restroom facilities, a park maintenance facility and a paved perimeter multi-use trail with associated parking. Officials said the park also has the potential for the future addition of up to six more baseball and softball fields.

Park with funding from Trenton totaling nearly $3.27 million. With the budget slated for a second reading and vote on May 23, Suraci said residents can find the budget document on the township website before attending the public hearing. “Introducing a balanced municipal budget is never an easy task,” he said. “However, by maintaining the business-like approach to government and managing taxpayer dollars in a fiscally prudent way, we are once again able to achieve a balanced budget.”

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CAPITOL NEWS Assembly panel to hold hearing on airline passengers’ rights Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto and Assemblyman Paul D. Moriarty announced April 21 that the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee will hold a hearing to address the rights of airline passengers. The forcible removal of a United Airlines passenger from a plane in Chicago, Illinois earlier this month prompted the lawmakers’ call for an effort to ensure travelers are respected and airlines are held accountable. “The majority of flights leaving from Newark Liberty International Airport are United Airlines flights. This incident is cause for concern among many New Jersey residents who have to choose between flying United and not flying at all,” said Prieto (D-Bergen / Hudson). “Everyone who boards a plane in New Jersey deserves to know that they will be respected. A hearing will allow the legislature to ask questions and then take any necessary action to ensure that passengers are safe and treated with dignity.” “The recent horrific incident on United is indicative of what seems to be a larger systemic problem within the airline industry,” said Moriarty (D-Camden / Gloucester), chair of the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee. “Expecting a traveler who paid for a seat on the plane to forfeit his or her reservation shows an utter disregard for the rights of consumers. New Jersey can have By Michele S. Byers no tolerance for such business practices.”

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Vernal pools: Now you see ’em, now you don’t

O’Scanlon on school funding: Dems can’t have it both ways

If you were a frog or salamander, where would you lay your eggs? In a pond filled with fish that feast on eggs and larvae, or a pond without fish? If amphibians had the ability to choose, undoubtedly they would pick fish-free ponds where the odds of their offspring surviving are better. It seems as though they’ve made the choice. Several species of frogs and salamanders breed exclusively in fishless ponds - known as vernal pools, intermittent ponds, ephemeral ponds or temporary ponds. This state we’re in has an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 vernal pools that get their water from snowmelt, rain and rising groundwater. Spring is the season when they’re usually full - hence, the name vernal, meaning “of, in, or appropriate to spring.” By mid-summer, most of these seasonal pools dry up. Vernal pools can be natural or manmade, large or small, with ponded water for at least two consecutive months between March and September. Because they’re dry for most of the year, fish can’t survive. Seven New Jersey amphibians are entirely reliant on vernal pools. They include state-endangered Eastern tiger salamanders and blue-spotted salamanders; marbled and Jefferson salamanders, both species of special concern; and spotted salamanders, wood frogs and Eastern spadefoot toads. Another 16 New Jersey amphibians breed in vernal pools but are more flexible and can sometimes reproduce in pools with fish. These species include state-endangered Southern gray treefrogs; Pine Barrens

Assemblyman Declan O’Scanlon, the Republican budget officer, called out Democrats April 24 for trying to blame the administration for underfunding school districts when they have not presented a plan to fund education. Following today’s budget hearing, O’Scanlon said it was unfair for Majority Leader Lou Greenwald to ask acting Commissioner Kimberley Harrington why the education department hasn’t been able to find a solution to the funding problem. “School funding has been a problem that Democrats have been unwilling to address for years,” said O’Scanlon (R-Monmouth). “Thankfully they are now talking about the inadequacies of the formula, but they can’t have it both ways. They have to man up and admit that their solutions will result in massive billion dollar tax increases or they need to accept that we need to come together to solve this problem which will unfortunately involve picking winners and losers. But, we as legislators are the folks whose obligation it is to tell the truth. “The fact is we have a $4 to $6 billion budget hole. We are not going to magically find another $1 or $2 billion to fully fund the formula,” he continued. “We need responsible and essential reforms to state health benefits and pension systems, but the assemblyman and his fellow Democrats are so far unwilling to admit that. They claim we have already reformed the systems. Yes, we have made some progress, but more reforms are needed. The longer they put off that discussion, the more painful the solution will be for taxpayers and public employees who pay taxes as well. “All that being said, I accept Majority Leader Greenwald’s challenge to work toStudents, at all grade levels, should have gether to solve the undeniable problem of a game plan for success - knowing what school funding. He has been a good partner they are going to do, and when they are in the past. I look forward to working with going to do it, in order to reach their goals. him again now and going forward.” Young students should try to identify their areas of academic interest and pursue experiences that will help them excel in later years. For example, students who are paswww.hillsboroughbeacon.com sionate about science should join science421 Route 206 Hillsborough, NJ 08844 themed clubs at school and attend outside Bernard Kilgore, Group Publisher 1955-1967 programs, year-round, at places in New JerMary Louise Kilgore Beilman, Board Chairman 1967-2005 sey like The Environmental Education Center, World of Wings, Franklin Mineral Andrew Martins Joseph Eisele Museum &amp; Nature Center, the Newark, Managing Editor Publisher Monmouth and Morris museums, and, of Mike Morsch Donna Kenyon course, The Liberty Science Center. Regional Editor Executive Editor Middle school students who are adept at math should be sure to complete at least AlMichele Nesbihal General Manager gebra I (and possibly even Geometry) bemnesbihal@centraljersey.com fore moving onto high school. Doing so will allow them to get through Calculus, and Corporate Offices 198 Route 9 North, Suite 100 hopefully even an Advanced Placement

treefrogs and long-tailed salamanders, both state-threatened species ; carpenter frogs and Fowler’s toads, both species of special concern; and Northern gray treefrogs, Northern spring peepers, bullfrogs, and four-toed salamanders. Vernal pools are also important for wading birds, turtles, snakes and mammals, as well as rare plants and invertebrates like fairy shrimp and dragonflies. Turtles found in New Jersey’s vernal pools include wood turtles, a state-threatened species; and spotted turtles, a species of special concern. Most vernal pools are not protected by wetlands regulations and face many challenges, including pollution, filling for development projects outside of the regulated Pinelands and Highlands regions, and damage from off-road vehicles. On public lands for the last few decades, irresponsible riders have ripped through vernal pools during both wet and dry seasons - leaving deep tire tracks, crushing rare animals and destroying plants. When vernal pools are turned into mud pits, our rare species can’t reproduce. These creatures are hard-wired to follow the same path each year to breed and lay eggs, so they’re out of luck when vernal pools are destroyed. Recently, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection launched a pilot project to protect vernal pools in the Pine Barrens, many areas of which are being ravaged by illegal off-road vehicles. With the help of volunteers, the Department of Environmental Protection built wooden barriers around four pools in Wharton State Forest in an attempt to prevent illegal vehicle access.

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“Now that these barriers are in place at pilot locations, Park Service personnel and State Park Police will monitor these areas,” said Mark Texel, State Park Service director. “Our goal is to expand to other sensitive areas.” Hopefully the pilot project in Wharton State Forest will be the start of stronger protection for vernal pools throughout the state. Consistent enforcement of environmental and motor vehicle laws will also be needed, as well as stronger regulations about sensitive areas that are off-limits to motorized vehicles. Spring is a perfect time to sit quietly by an undisturbed vernal pool in the deep woods and witness ancient rituals. As dusk approaches on an early spring evening, listen for male frogs courting females and look for salamanders heading toward their breeding ponds from their hibernation sites in the forest. If spring rains are dependable, the pool will stay wet just long enough for the eggs to hatch into larvae, grow and metamorphose into adults, and finally leave the temporary pools for the dense forest. To learn more about vernal pools, go to the state Division of Fish & Game webpage at http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw /ensp/vernalpool.htm. And for more information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.

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to gain the experience that will help them reach their highest potential. Since students are now able to pick and choose their highest SAT test scores from multiple tests (referred to as “super-scoring”), students should plan to prepare for, and start taking, the SAT early in their high school years. This provides students with time to identify, and remediate, their areas of weakness, and finish taking the SAT in time to file “early” college applications that greatly increase their chances of acceptance. Advance planning and preparing are key ingredients that help students attain their dreams and establish good habits. Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by IVY-League educated instructors, for more than 20 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com.

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math course, while in high school. This is really an expectation for college bound students seeking to major in Engineering or any math intensive major at a top university. High school students, including freshmen and sophomores, should take SAT II Subject Tests in the sciences as they complete each course, if they are hoping to attend one of the more competitive colleges. It is much easier for students to take the Biology, Chemistry, or Physics exam at the end of the school year in which they are taking the course (and preparing for their final exam) then to take it years later when they realize they may need it for college applications. Students should likewise plan for the allimportant PSAT and SAT exams. While the junior year PSAT exams counts as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Exam (NMSQE), many students also take the PSAT as sophomores, and even as freshmen,

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“We try to get a cross section that’s reflective of the student body,” Rebecca Balaguer said. “We’re a very large school, so we try to get all groups represented so our students get the idea that it can happen to them or someone they’re affiliated with.” For the chosen students like Liana Bruno, 18, the day’s activities were a challenging test of her dedication to the program and its message. “I have some of my best friends in class and walking in and not talking to them at all was very difficult,” she said. “Everything happens daily and you reset, go to the next day and whatever happened the previous day can be fixed or rearranged, but in this case, you were playing a person who isn’t coming back the next day.” Later that afternoon, the aforementioned simulated car crash, complete with students playing the dead

and disabled and mangled vehicles, was staged in the high school’s large parking lot. During that simulation, emergency services removed fatalities and injured students from the scene as police arrested and booked Alyssa. The dead, district officials said, were taken to the morgue while the injured were flown by helicopter to the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Somerset. While the injured and dead were tended to, Alyssa was taken to police headquarters, processed and then taken to the municipal court for a mock hearing. “You live in this town and you have these perfect lives and you think that this can’t or wouldn’t happen to you,” Alyssa said. “When I walked into that courtroom in the orange jumpsuit and shackles ... it was really hard and I almost immediately started crying.“ Once there, parents of

the injured and deceased testified against the teen, blaming her for what happened. Alyssa’s parents also testified before the judge, asking for mercy and blaming themselves for what happened. When it was all said and done, Alyssa had been sentenced to roughly 25 years in jail. She would be close to 45 years old when she regained her freedom. “Even though I knew it was fake, it felt so real,” she said. “It really hit me about how one decision can end up with me losing most of my life.” For Alyssa, the program also had a personal connection, as her father had been involved in a drunk-driving accident when someone under the influence collided with his car on New Year’s Eve when he was in high school. No one was killed, but the people in his car and the drunk driver sustained injuries. “Seeing what might

have happened to my dad definitely put an emotional aspect on the program,” Alyssa said. “You don’t want this to happen to anybody and definitely brought it to a personal note.” Though only 20 seniors participated in the day’s events, a video chronicling their experiences were shown the following day to the high school’s 520 seniors. When it was all said and done, Liana said she was proud of her fellow seniors and their willingness to participate in the program, since she believed the message was more important than the day’s events. “Even if one person knows and you’re doing everything right, there’s still other people out there that may not have had the message brought to them,” she said. “That’s the importance of this program. It’s not just affecting the 20 people involved - it’s affecting the student body.”

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As the Grim Reaper, played by Station 36 firefighter Chris Simon looks on, 19 year-old Victoria Rivera lies motionless on the hood of a vehicle involved in a drunk driving accident simulation at Hillsborough High School. The display was done for the Every 15 Minutes program.

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The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Starting this year, the Hillsborough library will be open on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. throughout the year except for the following dates: May 14, May 28, June 18, Sept. 3. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Volunteer Opportunity: Reading Buddy - May 6, 1:50-4 p.m. Volunteer Opportunity: Lego Buddies - May 6, 3:50-5 p.m. Volunteer Opportu-

nity: Reading Buddy - May 13, 1:50-4 p.m. For the month of March, view the collections of the Somerset County Culture & Arts Commission. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Special events • Turtle Dance Music The Sensory-Friendly Music, Bubble and Comedy Show is a “turtle-riffic” musical experience that is designed to engage children through song, movement, stories, projections and interactive music technology. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum, and a great time for parents and

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sion - A discussion on the importance of early detection and intervention in children with communication disorders. Topics that will be covered include: signs of communication disorders, developmental milestones, and the importance of acting early. Attendees will receive 1.5 CE hours. Tues. May 9, 7-8:30 p.m. • Spring Music is in the Air - Christine De Leon will showcase songs in honor of spring, getting back to the great outdoors and post winter, fair weather merriment. Clap your hands and sing along with this performer who is a three category nominee in the 2013 Jersey Acoustic Music Awards. Thurs. May 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Adult programs (registration required): • Spotlight Learning Spotlight Learning, in partnership with LVSC - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - will offer customized, goal-oriented ESL classes for high beginner and intermediate level students. Classes will be held at the Manville and Hillsborough library branches. A portion of the full course fee supports LVSC’s free literacy tutoring program. Mon. May 1 & May 8, 7-8:30 p.m.; Fri. May 3 & May 10, 10-11:30 a.m. • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. May 1, 78:30 p.m.; Wed. May 3, 1011:30 a.m. • Spotlight Learning Spotlight Learning, in partnership with LVSC - a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - will offer customized, goal-oriented ESL classes for high beginner and intermediate level stu-

dents. Classes will be held at the Manville and Hillsborough library branches. A portion of the full course fee supports LVSC’s free literacy tutoring program. Mon. May 1, 7-8:30 p.m.; Fri. April 28 & May 5, 2-3:30 p.m. • Afternoon Movie “Camelot” tells the story of England’s King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, the Knights of the Round Table, and the affair between the lovely Guinevere and the dashing Sir Lancelot, which threatens to ruin the King’s marriage. With music by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Fri. April 28, 14 p.m. • LinkedIn Marketing John Biancamano, chairman of the Princeton chapter of SCORE, will guide you on how to use LinkedIn to expand your business network, make your expertise available to others, and prospect in a low key way to make this networking website into a valuable marketing tool. Tues. May 2, 7-8:30 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Craft in the Children’s Room: Arbor Day (All ages) - Stop by the Children’s Room to do a craft while supplies last. Fri. April 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Reading Buddy (Grades 1-4) - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer. Each child will be given a 15-minute time slot. Sat. April 29, 2-4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime (For Parents or Caregivers. Children up to 36 months old) - This program will have different topics of discussion along with recommended resources. Mon. May 1, 10-10:45 a.m. • Toddler Time (Ages 18

- 36 months) - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child with stories, songs and more. Tues. May 2, 9:30-10 a.m. • Rhyme Time (Newborn - 24 months) - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Tues. May 2, 10:30-11 a.m. • Story Time (Ages 3-6) - Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready to read. Enjoy stories together and build language skills. Tues. May 2, 1-1:30 p.m. • Movin’ Munchkins (Ages 3-6) - Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver. Wed. May 3, 10-10:45 a.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Mother’s Day (For all ages) - Stop by the Children’s Room to do a craft while supplies last. Sat. May 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Reading Buddy (Grades 1-4) - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a Reading Buddy Volunteer. Each child will be given a 15-minute time slot. Sat. May 6, 2-4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime(Parents/caregivers/chil dren up to 36 mo.) - This program will have different topics of discussion along with recommended resources. Mon. May 8, 1010:45 a.m. • Toddler Time (18-36 mo.) - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child with stories, songs and more. Tues. May 9, 9:30-10 a.m. • Rhyme Time (newborn to 24 mo.) - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Tues. May 9, 10:30-11 a.m. • Story Time (Ages 3-6) - Help your preschool or kindergarten child get ready See LIBRARY, Page 11A

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Boys’ tennis looks to ‘ace’ the rest of the season By Justin Feil Correspondent

Andrew Henderson and David Spinrad had the chance to play singles last year, but they are enjoying playing doubles together on a more successful team this year. The seniors at first doubles have helped the Hillsborough High School boys tennis team to a 6-2 start, already doubling last year’s win total for the Raiders. “Unfortunately last year, I don’t think either of us were very strong at the singles position, so to be honest we were excited to see how we would fit into the doubles ladder,” said Henderson, who played second singles last year. “I played doubles my sophomore year and I had a winning record. So far, we’re 5-1 or 6-1. I think we definitely have our momentum going so it’ll be interesting to see how we do later in the year.” Spinrad played third singles last year, but his game is translating well for doubles in his first year of playing doubles at the varsity level. He did play doubles on JV two years ago. “As a singles player, obviously the game is really different, but playing singles, you develop more skill sets that you wouldn’t have if you didn’t play singles,” Spinrad said. “Both playing singles, me for a year and Andrew Henderson for a year, I think it helped us develop skills that really coor-

dinate well into doubles, like being able to watch rackets and being able to predict that the other team is planning on doing, and using that to our advantage. “I like playing doubles because I have a big serve,” he added. “It’s fun for me to be able to hit my serve and then Andrew has me at net. Having that one-two punch, it’s fun to play with, and it also works.” Above them in a newlook singles lineup that has helped bolster the team. Alan Dogan graduated from the top of last year’s singles lineup, so the Raiders now have three new singles players this year, two freshmen and a transfer. Max Kim has taken the top spot in the lineup as a freshman. “He’s talented,” said Hillsborough head coach Larry Johnson. “He’s allaround. He has just about every shot in the book.He‘s a talented player.” At second singles, the Raiders picked up a transfer, Kritik Kotharu. The junior played previously at North Brunswick and J.P. Stevens, and he’s been welcomed to the Hillsborough lineup. “He’s another smart player,” Johnson said. “He’s got really, really clean ground strokes, plays good defense and really knows how to figure out what his opponent is doing. Even if he has to change something that’s not something he normally does, he can do it. He’s smart enough to do that.”

At third singles is another freshman. Shrish Shenoy is a player that Johnson knew like the other two singles players was coming, but didn’t know how he would fit in their ladder. He edged Henderson in their best-of-three challenge matches. “He’s also a talented player,” Johnson noted. “You can tell he spent some time and put some work in on the tennis court. He has to learn to be a little patient with his points, and he’ll continue to do well for us.” The Raiders complete their team with a new doubles tandem. Tyler Vu and Shibi Balamurgan both played doubles for the Raiders varsity last year, but they had different partners. Balamurgan’s partner left, and Vu’s former partner Nimish Mishra is playing doubles on JV. Vu and Balamurgan are learning how to play together. “They’re still figuring things out,” Johnson said. “They’re still figuring out how to work together as partners also.” The doubles teams haven’t had a lot of practice time due to inclement weather along with a hectic season schedule that has them playing on almost any good-weather day. It hasn’t left much time to practice, but they are sorting through their strengths. “One of Andrew’s biggest strengths is his consistency,” Spinrad said. “As a singles player, he devel-

oped this ability to hit pretty neutral ground strokes and deep returns cross-court. That ability to be consistent and have a really nice bite to his ball have given us the opportunity to be more aggressive at the net.” Said Henderson: “I think definitely our net game and our baseline game is strong. Really wherever we are in the doubles match, we’re going to have some shots we’re comfortable with and can hit really well. I don’t know if other doubles teams can say that. That’s my biggest strength and I think that’s David’s strength too.” The two are a good combination even if they don’t get a lot of time to practice together, but they have made up for it with solid communication and trust in each other. They have known each other for a long time, and they are making the most of playing together as seniors. “David and Andrew are both still figuring each other out,” Johnson said. “Fortunately they’re smart kids and communicate well with each other so they’re figuring it out.” They are relying on their experience as they go forward. While this is Spinrad’s first year of varsity doubles, he picked up doubles experience on JV. Henderson played doubles on varsity as a sophomore with Dale Babey. “It was definitely helpful,” Henderson said. “It’d be much tougher if I had to

go into the season playing doubles never having played doubles before. I definitely learned strategies and how to communicate with a partner my sophomore year. All those skills made it much easier to transition to this year with a new partner. I think it definitely helped out.” The two hope to have an even better knowledge of what they need to do to win as the Raiders head into the Somerset County Tournament. Hillsborough opens play Friday at Green Knolls. The tournament concludes Sunday. “We’re excited heading into counties because a lot of the teams we would face there, we‘ve faced already,” Spinrad said. “As our 6-2 record explains, we’re in a much better place than we were last year. Based off that and based off how well we’re performing in each of our flights, I think we have a pretty good shot at counties, and I think we’re all excited.” Montgomery goes in as the overwhelming team favorite, and even getting one flight off them will be tough, according to Johnson. The counties will give Hillsborough a chance to confirm how much it has improved since last year. Their first doubles may have the best chance at a deep run. “We were able to beat first doubles on Pingry which is a very big rival of ours,” Henderson said. “We

have not played Montgomery yet, but it’ll definitely be exciting. We hope to play them. We’re winning our matches for the most part. Our only loss is to Westfield. I think we’re pretty comfortable with each other. We know how each other play and we communicate well with each other.” Added Spinrad: “For me and Andrew to improve, we’re definitely focusing on starting off strong ... We’re working on that as we move forward.” Moving forward is a theme for the entire team. Hillsborough has a brighter outlook after a strong start to the season, and Johnson thinks they can play even better. The Raiders have the second half of the season beginning with the county tournament to showcase their improvements. “We’re off to a great start,” Henderson said. “Hopefully we can keep that momentum going. We hope to have a winning record at the end of the season. It looks like that will happen if we just keep going with how we’re doing. We also have goals of beating some of the teams we lost to last year. For example, we lost to Bridgewater once, we lost to Hunterdon Central and so far we’re beating those teams this year. Hopefully we can extend that to other teams we play in the future.”

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We are currently featuring our exciting and scenic bus trip to the Finger Lakes region in New York State June 21 to June 23. We will stay two nights in the Holiday Inn at historic Auburn, NY and see the fascinating Corning Museum of Glass, tour the beautiful restored 1839 Rose Hill Mansion overlooking Seneca Lake, enjoy a tour and lunch at New York Wine & Culinary Center in Canandaigua; tour and wine tasting at Casa Larga Vineyard in Fairport; and cruise picturesque Lake Skaneateles. See details below. At our May 4 meeting we have the Hillsborough Rockettes perform for us. In June we expect to hear about the Hillsborough credit card program. Trips & Programs Wed., May 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Broadway matinee â&#x20AC;&#x153;Waitressâ&#x20AC;? and lunch on the way at Casa Di Napoli in Union City. Final payments are required by the April 6 meeting. $173. Departs Lowes parking lot at 9:45 a.m. This trip is closed. Sat., June 10 - Indoor Flea Market, sponsored by Chapter A, will be held at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. All vendors are welcome; spaces are non-refundable. Reserve at table for $20 or for more information call Amy 908-904-4822. Wed., June 21 to Fri., June 23 - Finger Lakes bus trip with two nights stay in Auburn, NY. The trip includes visits to the Corning Museum of Glass, a guided tour of the Rose Hill Mansion, tour and lunch at New York Wine & Culinary Center, a tour and tasting at Casa Larga Vineyards, and a cruise of Lake Skaneateles. The tripâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cost is $443 for triple occupancy, $483 for double occupancy and $603 for single occupancy; plus optional insurance. Reservations require a $300 deposit, with final payment due on May 4. Depart Hillsborough Municipal Building 8:00 a.m. Tues, July 11 - River Belle Cruise at Point Pleasant with lunch at Doolanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shore Club. Cruise 90 minutes seeing sights and sounds of Manasquan River, Barnegat Bay and Point Pleasant Canal. Cost $75. Depart Lowes parking lot at 10:00 a.m. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362. News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-3348091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson

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The monthly meeting will be held May 11 during the spring luncheon. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. The luncheon/meeting will start at noon. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. Meeting attendees can bring a bag lunch if they would like, since coffee and tea are provided. New members are

welcome. The next bingo will be held on May 18. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of $3 for one double card or $5 for two and includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, drink and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips Wed. May 17: Trip to Tomasello Winery and Atlantic City: Enjoy a winery tour at Tomasello Winery, as well as a casino visit, for $56. Admission includes the tour, a casino bonus and lunch with wine. June 19-22: Coastal Maine and Boston Tall Ships. $723 for double occupancy, $939 for single Occupancy, four days, three nights, six meals included, two with lobster. Partial payments due now. July 26: Bushkill Falls, Penn. Lunch and entertainment, including a showing of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabaret.â&#x20AC;? Many activities will also be part of the docket, including access to the fitness center, bingo, horseshoes and more. Beer, wine and soda will be served for the family style luncheon. Tickets are $80 and will be available at the May meeting. If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; right where we hold our meetings. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231 SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the countyoperated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Its phone is 908-369-8700. Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. From 12:30-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note, prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee.

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The Manville Senior Citizens meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue. The next meeting will be on Thursday, May 18. Membership is open to anyone age 50 and older, residents and non-residents.Registration for recreation department exercise activities for seniors can be done at the library as well as the recreation department. Just pay at the facility when you register. All classes are at the Community Room in the Library. Senior chair yoga with Carrie is scheduled on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from April 7 to June 30. Fee is $20. Senior chair aerobics classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 3 to June 28. Fee is $15. Senior low-impact chair aerobics are on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 4 to June 27. Fee is $7.50. Senior Zumba Gold classes will be held on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 6 to June 29. Fee is $7.50. Movie and a buffet will continue on announced dates. Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting. Remember to bring one item per member to help stock the Food Bank. The executive board will continue to hold its meetings

on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting. Recreation events Atlantic City â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The bus normally leaves at 9 a.m. from the VFW parking lot the third Wednesday of each month for Caesarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. The next trip to Atlantic City will be Wednesday, May 17. The cost is $35, of which $30 will be returned. Wednesday, June 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Doolanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Lake Rock and Roll Show. Cost is $76. Three entree are available. Must give your choice when making your reservation. Contact Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156. Thursday, June 29 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Penn. The bus leaves from the Manville VFW at 10 a.m. The cost is $30, with $20 back and $5 for food. Contact Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156. Sunday, September 10 to Wednesday, September 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Trip to Lake George. Tour Lake George, visit Adirondack Winery, Saratoga Springs and much more. Cost is $585 for double and $745 for single. Contact Kathy Petrone at 908526-2948 for reservations. Wednesday, December 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; A Slice of Brooklyn: Christmas Lights Tour and luncheon at Chimney Rock Inn. Cost is $90. Reservations can be made with Jo Pschar at 908-722-0156. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Gerry Klimowich

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If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15. Learn to play mah jongg Wednesdays at 10 a.m. A free 10-week Tai Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aptly called â&#x20AC;&#x153;moving meditation,â&#x20AC;? Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. Every Friday at 10 a.m., the Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club will spend time outside playing, weather permitting. This group is great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. Transportation is available. Blood pressure screenings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Caram (an East Indian game similar to billiards) and other games can be played every day. Cards are available every day. The bocce court and horseshoe pit are available daily. Center schedule: May 1, 8, 15 & 22 - Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble; with sufficient interest, we may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area scrabble clubs. May 1 - Craft: Creating Patriotic Bandana Placemats with Pam, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Red, white and blue bandanas will be cut into strips. Select your pattern and hot glue or Modge Podge your design. May 1, 8, 15 & 22 - Canasta Card Club, 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. Although many variations exist for two, three, five or six players, it is most commonly played by four in two partnerships with two standard decks of cards. Players attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank and â&#x20AC;&#x153;go outâ&#x20AC;? by playing all cards in their hand. May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 - Trivia Time, 10:15 a.m. Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new, mind-stretching exercises can stimulate the brain and enhance your critical thinking processes? Join us for some mind-tingling brain stumpers and a fun-filled intellectual workout. May 3, 17 & 31 - Book Club, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. New book club is forming. Meet friends, read and discuss books, poems, short stories and articles. Current book selection is the Thriller and Suspenseful Novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defending Jacobâ&#x20AC;? by William Landay. Please call (908) 369-8700 for more information May 3 - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aroma Tea Partyâ&#x20AC;? by Alison Trotta, Rivers Edge, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Alison Trotta of Rivers Edge, hosting company, for an Aromatherapy-Tea program. You will have an opportunity to enjoy a soothing blend of scents and flavors to relieve tension and relax the mind. May 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 - Mahjong Club, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong or are you familiar with the game but just in need of fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Please call (908) 369-8700 for more information May 4, 11, 18 & 25 - Puzzle Club, 10:00 a.m. Strike up conversation, make new friends and enjoy assembling puzzles together. May 4 - Mandala Art & Tea Workshop, 10:15 a.m. Mandalas are created with intricate geometric patterns that are thought to represent the universe. The basic mandala is a square with â&#x20AC;&#x153;four gatesâ&#x20AC;? containing a circle. As an art form they are exquisitely beautiful when color is added. No art experience is necessary. Enjoy creating your won mandala over a cup of herbal tea. May 5, 12, 19 & 26 - Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy time outside while being part of our Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Clubs! Great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. (Weather Permitting) May 5 - Genealogy Search with Janet, 10:45 a.m. Janet is very into genealogy and has traced her family back many generations. Learn a bit about her family tree get tips on how to research. Please call 908-369-8700 to register. Obituaries

Michael J. Zedalis, 90 Michael J. Zedalis, WWII / Korea war veteran, teacher and coach at Somerville H.S. passed away peacefully on April 21, 2017 at the age of 90. Mike was born in Freeland, PA and always HAD A PASSION FOR lSHING and sports. After serving in the US Army during WWII, Mike went to Loyola College in Baltimore, MD where in 3 seasons (â&#x20AC;&#x2122;47-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;49), Mike scored 1,138 points. Mike was also a standout in baseball, and after college signed professional contracts with both the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Bullets. Mike was again drafted into the Korean War and sent to Ft. Dix, NJ where he met his future wife, Phyllis Clark (deceased 2003). Mike was honored to teach and coach at Somerville H.S. for over 30 yrs. In 1968, Mike was named Coach of the Year by the NY Daily News after a 20-2 season. -IKE S lRST LOVE WAS TEACHING AND HE LIVED BY THE SAYING â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not a teacher, but an awakenerâ&#x20AC;?. Mike is a member of the Loyola College, Hazleton YMCA and Somerville HS Halls of Fame. Mike was predeceased by wife Phyllis and his grand daughter, Molly Zedalis, and is survived by his son Michael, daughter-in-law, Nellie, of Mendham, NJ; grandson, Brian (wife, Chelsea) of Oceanside, CA, grand daughters Mary (husband, Keven) Hendricks of Milltown, .* AND +ATHRYN :EDALIS )N LIEU OF mOWERS -IKE WOULD want you to donate to your local YMCA.

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assignments from our teen volunteers. Grades 5-12. Tuesday through Thursday: 6-8 p.m. Program Closed: April 11-13, April 27 Homework Help Center - Kids who need homework assistance can meet with a teen volunteer after school for help on a variety of subjects. Grades 312. Monday and Thursday: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 4:308:30 p.m. Program Closed: March 20-23, April 10-13, April 27 Divide & Conquer with Cassie - A 100 percent free math tutoring service at the Hillsborough Public Library, provided by Cassie, a senior at Hillsborough High School. Math tutoring will be offered in half-hour slots for

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The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment held a public meeting on Wednesday April 19, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized: Michael DUDZINSKI (Dec 2016) - File #BA-16-13 - Applicant GRANTED 'c' Bulk Variance for relief from Maximum Impervious Coverage (17.6% approved where 15% required) to install a paver and brick walkway and patio around an existing in-ground swimming pool on property known as Block 174.06, Lot 7 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 34 Murray Drive, in the R District, with conditions. William and Kristen BANNISTER - File #BA-17-02 - Applicant GRANTED 'c' Bulk Variance for relief from Maximum Impervious Coverage (25% approved where 15% required) to install an in-ground swimming pool with concrete patio on property known as Block 203.14, Lot 15 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 201 Stephen Way, in the R District, with conditions. Christopher and Melissa PFEIL - File #BA-17-03 - Applicant GRANTED 'c' Bulk Variance for relief from Maximum Impervious Coverage (17.1% approved where 15% required) to construct a 1 story addition to an existing single family dwelling and a detached one car garage on property known as Block 152.02, Lot 3 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 345 Triangle Road, in the R District, with conditions. The above-referenced Resolutions have been filed in the Planning and Zoning Office of the Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, and is available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. David K. Maski, PP, AICP Board of Adjustment Secretary HB, 1x, 4/28/17 Fee: $33.48

LEGAL NOTICE HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD APPLICATION # 15-PB-05-MSRV (2017-Wall)

Notice is hereby given that Pierson Properties, LLC (the “Applicant”) has filed an application with the Hillsborough Township Planning Board for Amended Minor Site Plan approval to install a sound wall on the property located at Block 151.09, Lot 220 (formerly known as Block 151, Lot 2), with the street address of 340 Valley Road in the Township of Hillsborough.

The Applicant previously received Minor Site Plan approval and bulk variance relief to convert the pre-existing concrete production facility on the property into an asphalt production facility and to convert the pre-existing single-family residential dwelling on the property into an office to support the operations of the asphalt production facility. As a condition of approval, the Applicant was required to install noise barriers and mitigation measures to ensure compliance with all local and State noise requirements. In order to comply with evening noise requirements, the applicant proposes to install an 18-foot high by approximately 700-foot long sound wall on the property. The sound wall will be set back approximately 180-feet from the property line for the majority of its course, but will angle towards the road along the driveway on the eastern side of the property, reaching a setback of approximately 80-feet at its closest point to the roadway. The proposed sound wall will also be buffered by existing vegetation and additional landscaping. The Applicant is not aware at this time of any variances, exceptions or waivers required as a result of the application.

Testimony will be presented at the time of the hearing in support of the application. The Applicant will seek whatever variances or waivers are required, in the opinion of the Board and their professionals, or identified by the Board professionals in their review, in order to implement the proposed plan and design. The Applicant will also seek whatever variances or waivers are required, in the opinion of the Board, in order to grant approval. Amendments to the application and the plan may be made at the time of the Public Hearing based upon comments from the Board and its professionals.

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Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application to be held on May 11, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844. The application is available for public inspection at the Planning Board office in the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844, during normal business hours from 8:00 am to 4:00pm. Alexander G. Fisher, Esq. Savo, Schalk, Gillespie, O’Grodnick & Fisher, P.A. 77 North Bridge Street Somerville, NJ 08876 Attorneys for Applicant HB, 1x, 4/28/17 Fee: $44.64 Aff: $15.00

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Phil McAuliffe will celebrate the release of his first album at The Record Collector By Mike Morsch

Phil McAuliffe and the Trenton Makes band will play songs from McAuliffe’s debut album during a concert at The Record Collector, May 6.

hil McAuliffe isn’t an award-winning photographer who does a little music on the side. He’s a musician who does a little award-winning photography on the side. But when his two worlds do cross paths, that combined creativity can spark inspiration. And the result of that is McAuliffe’s debut album, “The Great Road.” A CD launch party for the record will be held May 6 at the Record Collector in Bordentown. Hired in 1996 as a staff photographer for the Princeton Packet, McAuliffe also picked up some freelance work that had him photographing national and international news, like the space shuttle launches in Cape Canaveral, Florida, until they ended in 2011; the war in Kosovo in 1999; and the aftermath of 9/11. “It felt like there was a war zone at home after 9/11 and music kind of fell off the map for me,” McAuliffe says. “It didn’t seem important to me at the time. It seemed like it was more important for me to cover the stuff I was covering. So I ended up putting the music down.” The match that eventually re-lit the creative writing fuse, though, happened closer to home. In 2005, McAuliffe was photographing the Roosevelt String Band for the Packet and met David Brahinsky, who had a folk band. Brahinsky told McAuliffe he had a couple of upcoming gigs and he needed a bass player. Earlier in life, from the mid-1970s through the mid-1990s when photography was still just a hobby, McAuliffe had been a bass player for bands in New Jersey and Florida. But he hadn’t picked up the bass in about six years at that point. No worries, though. McAuliffe got the gig and about six months later, started learning to play bass for folk songs. “I was listening to the lyrics of some of these folk songs I was being turned on to and it gave me ideas for song lyrics,” says McAuliffe, who is from Hamilton. “It seemed like the drought that I was in for songwriting ended. I was inspired to start writing, and a lot of the writing I was doing was about things I had photographed. I had actually seen the stuff that everyone else saw in the newspapers and on TV.” Over the next several years, McAuliffe continued writing songs, eventually compiling between 40 and 50 new tunes. It had always been a bucket list item for him to make an album, and now he had the original material he needed to get it done.

His earlier life as a musician had also introduced McAuliffe to other great musicians, many of whom he still knew. While maintaining his media and freelance photography jobs, McAuliffe started to relearn the guitar, taking lessons from Trenton guitarist Ernie White, who produced “The Great Road.” The two had known each other and written songs together in the 1970s, which White’s band, called Wind, would occasionally perform. “I thought, Well, I have these great resources, I know all these great musicians. And everybody loved the material. Ernie had a recording studio, so I recorded there,” McAuliffe says. Along with making a record, McAuliffe also put together a band, Phil McAuliffe and the Trenton Makes Band, and booked gigs at the Cedar Gardens Restaurant on Route 33 in Hamilton. “The Great Road,” recorded at LeBlanc Studio in Hamilton, features all of McAuliffe’s bandmates and friends: Ernie White on lead guitar; Tom Reock on keyboards; Charles Laurita on bass; Guy DeRosa on blues harp and harmonica; Steve Mosley on drums and percussion; Joe Grillo on saxophone; Bronwyn Bird on Nyckelharpa; Lisa Bouchelle on backing vocals; and Paul Prestopino — a member of the Chad Mitchell Trio in the 1960s who played on some of John Denver’s albums in the 1970s and still performs today with Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary — on banjo, mandolin, dobro and acoustic guitar. When it came time to package the CD, McAuliffe drew on his expertise as a photographer. And why not? Photography has been a big part of his life. The

front cover features a night shot from atop one of the skyscrapers in Chicago looking west. “I was trying to find something that wasn’t a cliche, but that would work with the title ‘The Great Road,’” McAuliffe says. “I had originally planned to fly out west to shoot something in the desert, but what I ended up doing was choosing a shot I had of all the roads coming together on the horizon in Chicago. It sort of said something about life itself, the journey of life. That photo summed it up.” For the back cover, McAuliffe drove to Pennsylvania Dutch country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, looking for a winding road to use as a juxtaposition for the front cover. In side cover formal portrait of McAuliffe was taken by Barbara Weaber. As for the 16 tracks on the album, McAuliffe says he’s pretty happy with the end result. Sort of. Like a lot of artists, he wishes there were a few things he could go back and improve on. “My lead vocals have gotten better with experience,” he says. “I always used to just do harmonies. But with the coaching of these guys who have been doing this for decades, I’m getting better at it. I almost wish I could go back in and re-cut the lead vocals because I think I’m better now than when I was first in the studio. But overall, I’m happy with it.”

Phil McAuliife and the Trenton Makes Band will perform at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, May 6, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $12 advance; www.the-record-collector.com; 609324-0880.

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ON STAGE By Keith Loria

A ‘Rent’ Party at the State Theatre The groundbreaking musical is coming to New Brunswick for three performances

hen he was in middle school, Aaron Harrington remembers seeing a video for “Seasons of Love” on MTV, but aside from that, he knew very little about Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical, “Rent.” Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina, Harrington didn’t have much interest in musical theater or acting until college. During his senior year, he found he had a light schedule, so he was looking for something extracurricular to do, and discovered a small theater nearby. “I did it originally because I was bored and I wanted some excitement,” he says. “I didn’t think I was good enough for the big time, but thought I was good enough to do a small role. It’s always been a small dream to act, but never big enough to make that big a commitment to.”

After it was over, he graduated from Shaw University in Raleigh and started pursuing his career. “I went to school for marketing and moved to New Jersey to stay with my family and relocate for a PR/marketing job in New York,” he says. “It turned out, they gave away the position and I didn’t have a job. Many months later, a friend sent me audition information for ‘Rent’ at a community theater and thought I would be good for the role, so I went and did it.” He landed the part of Tom Collins and started researching show, eventually finding the Broadway show on YouTube. “I loved the music. I think it’s something that grabs everyone’s attention — just how The cast of “Rent” will be on stage at the State Theatre, May 5-6. different it is,” he says. “Plus, how human different personalities of people I know.” “It just seemed like such a cool thing bethe experience is in this show. It truly can More specifically, Harrington says he cause I could see myself through the actions represent anyone you know, and there are was drawn to the character of Tom Collins. of Tom, I recognized his spirit,” he says. different aspects of the show that pull out “That’s what first drew me to the part and Harrington is one of nine children in his the show.” family and says he’s used to being in the A year later, he auditioned for the 20th same type of space with the same group of anniversary national touring version of people, and he compares touring to his up“Rent” and booked Tom Collins again. The bringing. landmark musical will be coming to the “It’s really cool being with a group of State Theatre in New Brunswick for three likeminded people and who love the show shows, May 5 and 6. as much as you do. They are all very sweet “Rent” received its world premiere off- and caring people,” he says. “I’ve always Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop, been a people watcher and I really enjoy Feb. 13, 1996, and transferred to Broadway being with these people and going to differon April 29, 1996, and ran for 12 years. Di- ent cities. I hadn’t traveled off the East rector Evan Ensign has restaged Tony-nom- Coast before this, and now I’ve been to inated director Michael Greif’s show for Japan, California and all these other great this anniversary tour of the musical based places.” on Puccini’s “La Bohème,” about struggling He’s committed to the tour until June artists. and then Harrington says he plans on purSince starting the tour, Harrington has suing his acting career. And he says he’d be heard many tales from the original “Rent willing to stick with “Rent” even longer. Heads” who slept on the sidewalk to get “This show means so much to me and I tickets and entered the lottery almost daily. would go with it for as long as I could,” he He says he loves meeting them and hearing says. “I don’t know what my future holds about their stories from back in the day. yet, but I’m so grateful that I have had this “We get a large group of people who opportunity.” have seen the show before and talk about the feeling that they had when they first saw “Rent” will be performed at the State Theit with the original cast,” Harrington says. atre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, “They still get the same feelings. But my fa- May 5, 8 p.m., May 6, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. For vorite are the people who never saw the tickets and information, go to www.statethshow and I like seeing what draws them to eatrenj.org or call 732-246-7469. it.”

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ON STAGE

By Anthony Stoeckert

The Fabric of Life Quincy Tyler Bernstine stars in ‘Intimte Apparel’ at McCarter Theatre ynn Nottage’s “Intimate Apparel” is about Esther, an African American woman who works as a seamstress in Manhattan in the early part of the 20th century. Esther creates beautiful lingerie for prostitutes and for wealthy, married women. There is an irony to Esther making these garments for her customers while she does not have love, or intimacy, in her life. Esther is a strong, intelligent (if illiterate), independent, and witty woman, but as can happen so often in life, she lets her guard down for the prospect of love. She receives a letter from George Armstrong (played by Galen Kane), who is working on the digging for the Panama Canal. George is working with the son of Esther’s Deacon, who talks to George about his church and life in New York. “…I find comfort in his recollections,” George writes. “I ask if I may write you? And if you so please, I’d welcome your words.” Esther also has a flirty relationship with Mr. Marks (played by Tasso Feldman), who is Jewish, and sells her fabric. Actually, the relationship is as flirty as it can be, since Marks’ religion doesn’t allow him to be even touched by a woman who isn’t his wife, but the attraction between the two is clear. George, being the more realistic option, is who Esther ends up with. Esther is saving her money with the dream of opening a beauty parlor where black women will be treated as well as white women. But George is not the man she hoped for, and her dream is dashed, but she remains determined to see it come to life. Quincy Tyler Bernstine, who is playing Esther in McCarter Theatre’s production of “Intimate Apparel,” May 5 through June 4, says that most of us, even the strongest of us, can get vulnerable at the prospect of love. “We do, every time,” she says. “You think you’ve learned, and then it hits you. Her standards are so high, she’s so strongwilled, and then all of a sudden, she’s not. Love will make you do funny things, sometimes.”

Bernstine has a long history with this play, as she was a reader during auditions for its earliest productions in 2003. “I was the reader and just foaming at the mouth to play her,” she says of Esther. Bernstine also played a different character in a previous production and a few years ago, she played Esther during a benefit reading of the play. That reading was directed by Jade King Carroll, who is helming the McCarter production. “Now I feel like I wake up every morning, grateful and it really is like an actor’s dream, even though I’m so tired,” Bernstine says of playing Esther in a fully staged production. “Every day is a gift because Lynn’s Photo by Matt Pilsner writing and what we’re doing with the production, Jade and everybody attached, it’s a Tasso Feldman and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in rehearsals for McCarter Thegreat space to be in and a wonderful char- atre’s production of “Intimate Apparel.” acter to sink my teeth into.” She says she has long wanted to play Esther because “she’s just a remarkable lady. She is so strong, and she is so strong-willed, and so gifted. She just inspires me.” She adds that she knows women who are similar to Esther. “I certainly know a lot of strong women, and I know a lot of gifted women,” she says. “I think I’m surrounded by women like that in their life, women who have gone through adversity and who are able to pick themselves up and keep going. I have family members like that, I have friends and colleagues like that.” Another aspect of the play she admires is its language. “Lynne’s writing, she just has a gift, there’s not an extra word,” Bernstine says. “She‘s able to sculpt her plays, the language she uses is just so perfect. She has an amazing ear for these characters.” “Intimate Apparel” will be performed at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, May 5 through June 4. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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McCarter Announces Theater and Events Season

cCarter Theatre Center has announced its 201718 season, which will include a rarely produced Sam Shepard play, the story of a rock icon, an Irish comedy, a gospel musical, and the world premiere of Christopher Durang’s newest play. The season will kick off with Shepard’s “Simpatico,” featuring Chicago’s A Red Orchid Theatre. The play, set in the world of thoroughbred racing, is about secrets, blackmail and false identities. It will star two-time Oscar nominated actor Michael Shannon (“Revolutionary Road,” “Nocturnal Animals”) and the Red Orchid ensemble. The play will run Sept. 8 through Oct. 8. Next up will be “A Night with Janis Joplin,” written and directed by Randy Johnson. The show will be fueled by a live band and psychedelic performances of classic Jopln songs. The show will be on McCarter’s stage Oct. 10-29. The holiday season means the return of McCarter’s annual staging of “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 5-31. The new year will bring in a contemporary revival of Marie Jones’ Irish comedy “Stones in His Pockets.” In the play, two Irishmen hope to hit it big when they are hired as extras for an epic American movie filming in their scenic County Kerry village. It will run Jan. 12 through Feb. 11. The season will continue with “Crowns,” written and directed by Regina Taylor, adapted from the book by

Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. The musical weaves together faith, fashion and fortitude into an inspirational musical celebration of African American women and their church hats. It will run March 13-April 1. McCarter’s season will wrap up with Durang’s “Turning Off the Morning News,” a world premiere of a McCarter commission. Directed by McCarter Artistic Director Emily Mann, the play features eccentric characters and is described as a timely, outrageous black comedy that exposes the mayhem of contemporary family life in a time of alternative facts, non-stop streaming news, and social media saturation. It will run May 4 through June 3. Subscription packages are on sale now and are available at www.mccarter.org, at the McCarter box office, located at 91 University Place, Princeton, or by calling 609-2585050. Individual tickets will go on sale July 31. McCarter also has announced its “Presented Events” season, which consists of music, dance and signature events. The music series will begin with the holiday tradition of Brach’s Brandenbergs, performed by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Dec. 18. Next up will be violinist Nikolaj Znaider with Robert Kulik on piano, performing works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Brahms and Shostakovich, Jan 29, 2018. On Feb. 4, pianist Daniil Trifonov and baritone Matthias

Goerne will perform. Jeremy Denk will play music by Beethoven, Schumann and Prokofiev on March 20. On March 25, the National Symphony of Cuba will perform at McCarter. Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway will perform a flute recital with Phillip Moll on piano, March 26. The Silk Road Ensemble, Yo-Yo Ma, artistic director, whose members hail from 20 countries along the routes of the ancient Silk Road, will perform April 9, 2018. McCarter’s music series will wrap up April 25 with a piano recital by Yundi, featuring music by Chopin. Malpaso Dance Company will open McCarter’s dance season, Oct. 18-19 with works by Artistic Director Osnel Delgado, Ron K. Brown, and Azure Barton. Tap star Savion Glover will return to McCarter on Nov. 17 with “PLaYz’ Trane,” which combines Glover’s mastery of the complexities of jazz phrasing with wild improvisations, structures, and deconstruction. Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is making its 40th anniversary tour, and will make a stop at McCarter, Jan. 16, 2018. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male comic dance group, who perform parodies of classical works in drag. It will perform at McCarter, April 22, 2018. McCarter’s Signature Series will open with The JCT Trio, Oct. 20. Featuring Conrad Tao, piano; Stefan Jackiw, violin; Jay Campbell, cello, the evening will include music by Mozart, the Charles Ives Trio, and Dvorak. The Signature Series also will include the McCarter debut of pianist Alfredo Rodriguez (Oct. 21); Songs of Freedom featuring the songs of Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, and Nina Simone (Oct. 22); violinist Joshua Bell (Nov. 1); pianist Ludovico Einaudi (Nov. 2); the flamenco guitar of Paco de Lucía (Nov. 14); a holiday program from the Hot Sardines (Dec. 14); Handel’s “Messiah” at Richardson Auditorium (Dec. 15); “Broadway’s Golden Couple” Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley (Dec. 16); the Yamato Drummers of Japan (Jan. 27, 2018); Garrison Keillor (Feb. 9); the Accordion Virtuosi of Russia (Feb. 10); “Sleeping Beauty” by the State Ballet Theatre of Russia (Feb. 11); the Maria Schneider Orchestra (Feb. 23); Erth’s Dinosau Zoo Live (Feb. 24); alto saxophonist Rudresh Mahanthappa and his Indo-Pak Coalition (March 16); folk singer Anais Mitchell (March 17); the John Pizzarelli Quartet paying tribute to Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra (March 18); the Tony-winning “Million Dollar Quartet” (April 3); David Sedaris (April 7); Grammy-winning Cuban pianist Chucho Valdes with Edmar Castaneda on jazz harp and Gregoire Maret on chromatic harmonica (April 13); juggling champion Greg Kennedy (April 15); the Roberto Fonseca Quintet (April 24); India percussionists Zakir Hussain and Dave Holland with guest artists (May 2); the dance troupe Cirque Eloize (May 11); saxophonist Joshua Redman and string quartet Brookln Rider (May 18); and Arlo Guthrie (May 19). For information on packages, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-5050. Individual tickets will go on sale July 31.

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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, through April 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. “The Explorers Club,” Performed by ActorsNET of Bucks County at The Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Nell Benjamin’s comedy in which a female explorer attempts to join an all-male bastion for explorers, and brings in tow a primitive blue-painted man from a previously lost tribe, April 28 through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “Clue,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical based on the movie (based on the classic board game) in which six unique guests, plus a butler and a maid, assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy, who turns up dead, May 2-20; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “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, May 5 through June 4; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Annie,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical favorite about Annie, an orphan, Daddy Warbucks, and dog Sandy in depression-era New York City, May 7, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. BALLET Soledad Barrio, 91 University Place, Princeton. Madrid-based flamenco company will perform its adaptation of “Antigone,” April 28, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$55; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Within the Quota,” Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus, Princeton. Reimagined version of 1923 pantomime-ballet with a score by Cole Porter, May 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $5 students; tickets.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220. “Cinderella,” The College of New Jersey’s Kendall Main Stage Theater, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. Classical, family-friendly production that is accessible to all audiences. Enjoy the story of the stepsisters’ comic antics, some fairy dust, a handsome prince, and an ill-treated servant girl who, against all odds, finds true love, May 6, 4 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m. There will be a special relaxed performances for families with ASD and special needs, sensitivity issues, or young children, May 6, 1 p.m. www.roxeyballet.org/cinderella.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC The Princeton Singers, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton. Rachmaninoff: All Night Vigil. Also known as the “Vespers,” the piece consists of settings of texts taken from the Russian Orthodox All-night vigil ceremony. It has been praised as Rachmaninoff ’s finest achievement and “the greatest musical achievement of the Russian Orthodox Church”. It was one of Rachmaninoff’s two favorite compositions, and the composer requested that its fifth movement be sung at his funeral, April 29, 7 p.m. Pre-concert

JLCO-commissioned works, to arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and many more, May 6, 8 p.m. Performance-only tickets cost $75-$100. Gala tickets (including preferred performance seating and access to the after-party) cost $250. For more information, go to www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

MUSEUMS

Music of the World Princeton Symphony Orchestra will perform the U.S. premiere of composer Zhou Tian’s “Broken Ink,” during its “Metamorphosis” concert at Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, on the Princeton University Campus, May 7 at 4 p.m. The concert also will feature works by Claude Debussy, Paul Hindemith, and Carl Maria von Weber. Tickets cost $33-$82, $25 students; princetonsymphony.org; 609 497-0020. lecture by Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky, professor of music at Rowan College at Gloucester County, 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $10 students; www.princetonsingers.org; 1-800-8383006. Pekka Kuusisto and Nico Muhly, Richardson Auditorium on the campus of Princeton University. Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto with the youngest composer to ever be commissioned by the Metropolitan Opera, Nico Muhly, at the piano. The program will include works by J.S. Bach, contemporary works by Philip Glass and Arvo Part, recent compositions by Nico Muhly, and Finnish folk songs, April 30, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; princetonuniversityconcerts. org; 609-258-9220. JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Spring Sixties Spectacular, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Featuring Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, Dennis Tufano (lead singer for the Buckinghams), and BJ Thomas, April 29, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$85; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. Laurie Berkner Band, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Berkner will perform two concerts, April 29. A relaxed performance that will provide a relaxed and safe environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs will begin at 11 a.m. She also will perform a concert at 3 p.m. www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Dante Fiore, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Tenor Dante Fiore will perform a spring concert featuring fun and romantic songs, April 30, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-298-5465. Jazz at Lincoln Center, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Fifteen-member group of jazz soloists and ensemble players, which has been Jazz at Lincoln Center’s resident orchestra since 1988. Under the leadership of music director Wynton Marsalis, the JLCO performs a vast repertoire: from rare historic compositions and original

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Bruce Springsteen: A Photography Journey.” Curated by the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Exhibit features more than 40 photographs of the rock legend, and video interviews with the show’s five photographers: Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Together they revisit Springsteen’s career as a frontman and songwriter, capturing his charisma and off stage vulnerability, and documenting a great American musical legend, through May 21, 2017. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” The exhibition will present 84 vessels and statuettes from the period, including 54 of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter, providing a window into the world of Athenian society 2,500 years ago, through June 11. “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund Clark, Daniel and Geo Fuchs, Tim Hetherington, Pieter Hugo, Liu Zheng, Zanele Muholi, Robert Polidori, Alec Soth and Miwa Yanagi. The photographs from the Christopher E. Olofson Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum, through July 2; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788.

GALLERIES

“The Black South in the Sixties,” Bernstein Gallery at the Woordrow Wilson School in front of Robertson Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Exhibit of photography by Julius Lester, who photographed major portions of the black South and the civil rights movement from 1964 to 1968, when he was a leader of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, through May 18. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 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 of works by Patrick Strzelec, who makes abstract sculpture using a full range of materials, through June, 2017. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Taiko Lyding exhibits her latest collection of traditional Japanese paintings, April 29 through May 24. Reception, May 7, 2- 4 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. “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, 2-4 p.m. www.mcl.org; 609-989-6920. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. Exhibit of the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class from the New Jersey outreach chapter, May 7-24. Reception, May 7, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, 1-3 p.m. Admission is www.cranburyartscouncil.org.

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April 28 Author reading at Lewis Center Author Kevin Barry will read from his novel “Beatlebone ,” beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Lewis Center for the Arts’ James M. Stewart ‘32 Theater, 185 Nassau Street. The book follows a fictional John Lennon as he travels in 1978 to Dorninish, his small private island located off the west coast of Ireland. Legendary Beatles musician John Lennon actually purchased this uninhabited property, known as “Beatle Island” or “Hippie Island,” and owned it until his death in 1980. The reading, which is free and open to the public, concludes the 2016-2017 Fund for Irish Studies series at Princeton University. For more information, go to arts.princeton.edu.

April 29 Princeton Singers’ Rachmaninoff concert The Princeton Singers will perform Rachmaninoff’s All Night Vigil at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton., beginning at 7 p.m. Also known as the “Vespers,” the piece consists of settings of texts taken from the Russian Orthodox Allnight vigil ceremony. A pre-concert lecture by Dr. Natalka Pavlovsky, professor of music at Rowan College at Gloucester County, will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $25, $10 students; www.princetonsingers.org; 1800-838-3006.

May 2 Film screening and talk at library The Princeton Public Library will host a screening of the documentary “Incarcerating US,” beginning at 7 p.m. The movie examines America’s prison problem and explores criminal justice reforms is followed by a discussion with author (“From the Block to the Boardroom”) and advocate Tracey D. Syphax. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

May 3 PSO Soundtracks at Princeton Library The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present a discussion of the compositional influences on “Broken Ink,” an orchestral work inspired by Song dynasty poetry, at the Princeton Public Library, beginning at 7 p.m. The talk will feature with PSO Music Director Rossen Milanov and Chinese-American composer Zhou Tian. “Broken Ink” will receive its U.S. premiere at the Princeton Symphony’s Orchestra concert, “Metamorphosis,” May 7 at Richardson Auditorium. The talk, presented by the orchestra in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, is part of PSO’s “Soundtracks” series. Admission to the talk is free. For tickets to the concert, go to princetonsymphony.org. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Wynton Marsalis’ connection to Princeton includes performing, recording, and being a keynote speaker in the town. Next, he will perform during McCarter’s annual gala with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orhcestra (pictured below).

Jazzed up for McCarter’s gala A concert by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will highlight the theater’s key fundraising night Here’s a trivia question for Princeton history buffs: What started in Princeton with a princess in 1977 and is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2017 with a prince? It’s the McCarter Gala Benefit, not a ball for royalty, but rather a real ball for everyone who wants to support McCarter’s many ongoing artistic and educational initiatives throughout the region. The tradition of holding a fundraising gala began in 1977 with the main attraction being Princess Grace of Monaco, who mesmerized audience members with her poetry reading. For this year’s 40th McCarter Benefit on May 6, the often-dubbed “Prince of Jazz” Wynton Marsalis will mesmerize with his music. McCarter’s Special Programming Director Bill Lockwood who has been reaching for the stars — and snagging them — for McCarter’s special programs (including the gala) over the course of a half a century, said the term “prince” or even “king” of jazz fails to describe Marsalis’ influence on the world of arts and culture. He is an “incredible talent” as a musician (trumpet player), composer, bandleader, educator, and leading advocate of American culture. He is the world’s first jazz artist to perform and compose across the full jazz spectrum from its New Orleans roots to bebop to modern jazz. Wynton Marsalis, said Bill Lockwood, is the “heart and soul of American jazz. . . . He is at the center of American jazz; the international spokesman, the ambassador, the professor, and preeminent advocate for jazz.” And furthermore, said Lockwood, “Wynton is an exceptionally nice guy with a real connection to Princeton.” Lockwood began bringing the first of thousands of internationally renowned and emerging artists in every genre to the McCarter stage around the time 6year-old Wynton Marsalis got his first trumpet from famed Dixieland jazz trumpeter Al Hirt. Nearly two decades later in 1984, Marsalis accepted Lockwood’s invitation to perform at McCarter. Since then Marsalis has been a regular visitor to both Princeton University and

McCarter Theatre. In addition to the several times he has performed on the McCarter stage, Wynton Marsalis has come to Princeton to: record a classical music album, “On the 20th Century” (1992); be the keynote speaker and performer at Princeton University’s Martin Luther King Day ceremony (1996); and receive an honorary doctorate degree (1995). “Bill Lockwood is the greatest, one of the greats of all times,” Marsalis said in a recent interview. He and Lockwood offered their words of praise for one another without any knowledge of what the other had said. Marsalis also asked about “his friend,” former Princeton Township Mayor Jim Floyd, now 95 years old, whose granddaughter Isabella worked for Mr. Marsalis. But as the managing and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Mr. Marsalis was most intent upon talking about education — a passion he shares with Princeton University, Lockwood, and McCarter’s Artistic Director Emily Mann. The Marsalis vision has transformed Jazz at Lincoln Center into an international university of jazz. “We don’t just play jazz — we teach it,” he said. “We write it, we dance it, we sing it, we present it, we photograph it, we film it, we produce it, we archive it, we record it, we broadcast it, we commission it, we celebrate it, we live it, share it.” This sentiment has led to the extensive education programs driving Jazz at Lincoln Center’s efforts to advance the appreciation, understanding, and performance of jazz. During visits to schools throughout the nation, Mr. Marsalis observed that the caliber of jazz education was often inferior to that of other fine arts. In response, Jazz at Lincoln Center now offers a continuum of jazz education programs designed for youth and adults of all ages, interests and capabilities. Today, over two-thirds of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming is educational — reaching more than 1 million individuals in all 50 states through concerts, webcasting, direct musical instruction and distribution of music scores free of charge.

McCarter has demonstrated this same “unwavering commitment” to educating its audiences, said Director of Public Relations Tom Miller. In addition to the productions and the postand-pre educational discussion sessions associated with each theater production, McCarter offers numerous innovative educational outreach programs that serve an estimated 20,000 students a year — many of whom would have no access to the arts without McCarter’s efforts. Wynton said his renowned passionate dedication to education started with his father, Ellis Marsalis Jr. As a leading educator at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, the University of New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana, Ellis has influenced the careers of countless musicians, including Terence Blanchard, Harry Connick Jr., Nicholas Payton, as well as his four musician sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason. “My father was my teacher — he inspired me, taught me the value of teaching,” said Wynton, who taught his first class at Lincoln High School in East St. Louis, Missouri when he was 18 years old. He has been teaching ever since. The theme of the McCarter Gala “A Night in Old Havana” taps into the Marsalis jazz missionary spirit. In 2015, Mr. Marsalis released an historic album “Live in Cuba,” recorded before live audiences in Cuba’s capital city of Havana in October of 2010. The record release came in the wake of President Barack Obama’s July 2015, announcement that the U.S. and Cuba had reached a deal to re-establish diplomatic relations for the first time in 50 years. Featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the album explores the connections between American jazz and Afro-Cuban music. The Cuban Institute of Music invited Mr. Marsalis with the orchestra to come to Cuba after Obama’s initial easing of travel restrictions between U.S. and Cuba seven years ago. Famous for educating others, Wynton Marsalis has never stopped

educating himself and continuing to evolve as a musician. “You can’t change something you do not know,” he said. “But I know jazz, I know that change is good.” He has made more than 40 music recordings in both jazz and in classical music, and has won nine Grammy awards. Never content to focus solely on his musicianship, Marsalis has devoted equal time to developing his compositional skills with collaborations with the dance community. He has written symphonies, collaborated on Broadway musicals, blues, bebop, gospel music and his latest learning endeavor is composing an opera. Words are inadequate to describe the breadth of the Marsalis talent and character. “You have to experience him,” Mr. Lockwood said. The gala promises to be an evening of American jazz, Old Havana flare, fine food, live and silent auctions, and dancing. The gala will be co-chaired by Reggie and Aliya Browne of Newtown, Pennsylvania; Ed Matthews and Vilma Keri of Princeton; and Christiana Foglio-Palmer and Douglas Palmer of Princeton. McCarter’s Gala is one of the most celebrated events of the season and is the largest fundraising event for the theater. In the course of the past four decades, it has raised millions of dollars to support the theater’s artistic and educational missions. The evening begins with a cocktail reception and dinner in a specially designed tent on McCarter’s back lawn followed by the performance by Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Guests with gala tickets (as opposed to concert-only tickets) then return to the tent for an after-party with food, entertainment, and dancing. While the dinner quickly sells out each year, tickets to the performance and after-party remain available. Concert-only tickets cost $75$100. Gala tickets, including performance seeating and access to the after-party, start at $250. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-258-2787.

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Discover a world of artists at Communiversity Princeton’s annual event gives groups an opportunity to spread the word about what they do By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor

Communiversity ArtsFest is a celebration of all things Princeton, and among the things that help make the town special are the groups and non-profit organizations whose goals are to bring art, entertainment and culture to the area. And for those organizations, Communiversity can be an opportunity to spread the word about what they do, and, when time permits on such a busy day, communicate with other groups in the area. They do this largely through booths that are set up throughout downtown Princeton during Communiversity ArtsFest, which this year will take place April 30, 1-6 p.m. It is at these booths where visitors can learn about these organizations and what they offer. There also may be art and other items for sale, and even the opportunity to win prizes. Christine Hacker of the Princeton University Art Museum says Communiversity ArtFest plays an important role in getting out word about the museum and what it offers. “It’s our way to literally come outside of the gate and really interact with the visiting public, which is wonderful,” Hacker said. “So many people don’t know where the museum is, they don’t realize what a wonderful museum it is. So it’s really a great time for us to talk with people in a festive, informal setting. The response has always been terrific.” Visitors to the museum’s booth can purchase items that are sold at the museum’s store. Most items are made by area artists. People also can learn about what the museum offers, not only in terms of exhibits, but also programs for children. “For families, that’s a huge thing,” Hacker said. “The museum is free, and the museum has wonderful programs for children, and a lot of people don’t know that. And it’s just fun to be with people, it’s great. We sell a lot of jewelry and people love it, they just love it. They love looking at the stuff, it’s always interesting, it’s always different, and that’s what the art museum is all about.” Communiversity ArtsFest, she said, offers lots of benefits to the museum. “We’ve been doing it for many years, and people know our booth,” she said. “That’s the other piece, too, we meet a lot of new people but it’s also a nice opportunity to say ‘hello’ to our friends.” Richard Tang Yuk, the artistic director of The Princeton Festival, says the festival sets up a booth every year with a display highlighting performances and marketing materials. The booth hosts games with giveaways such as tote bags, pens, cups, and tickets to performances. “We try to engage people at our booth, rather than just handing out marketing materials,” Tang Yuk said. “It worked very well last year, it was very busy from the time we opened to the time we closed.” The Princeton Festival is a summertime festival of live performances, including an opera, a musical, concerts and more at various venues in the area. This year’s festival will take place June 3 through June 25. The opera will be Beethoven’s “Fidelio” and the musical is “Man of La Mancha.” Tang Yuk said that Communiversity helps The Princeton Festival get the word out about what it does. “The vast majority of people that we encounter at Communiversity, maybe 85 to 90 percent of the people who stop by the booth, have never heard of The Princeton Festival,” he said. “In that sense, this is very good for us, it’s very good in building community awareness and that’s why we do it.” Steven R. Runk of the Lewis Center for the Arts says the Lewis Center, in conjunction with Princeton’s Department of Music and Princeton University Concerts, are teaming together for a booth focused on the opening of the new Lewis Center for the Arts complex, scheduled to open in the fall in the Arts and Transit Neighborhood near McCarter Theatre. “From Oct. 5-8 a Festival of the Arts will be held at the arts complex and in venues across the campus to mark the opening,” Runk said. “We will have information in our booth about the weekend and prize drawings for tickets to opening events and other prizes. We will also, as we usually do at Communiversity, share information about the ongoing Lewis Center for the Arts programming — over 100 public performances, exhibitions, readings, screenings, concerts and lectures each year, most of them free.” He added that Communiversity offers people the chance to learn about what Princeton area arts groups and artists offer,

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Visitors to the Princeton Festival booth at Communiversity ArtsFest can win prizes and learn about the festival’s offerings. whether via performances on stage, art activities and demonstrations, or booths. “We are incredibly fortunate in this region to have a wide range of very strong arts opportunities,” Runk said. “It is fun to visit one another’s booths to see what everyone has coming up.” He also says that during the big event, the booth will be visited by people who don’t know the Lewis Center is part of Prince-

ton University, and that the center is both an academic department and a provider of public arts programming. “What we try to convey is that our programming differs a bit from some of the other programming available in the area with a lot of guest-artist visits and conversations that are free to the public,” he said. He adds that those projects represent experimentation and risk taken by students with new perspectives through the work they create. Music lovers also will want to stop by Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s booth, where they‘ll find an instrument “petting zoo” where kids can blow on a flute, blast a trumpet or bow a violin. “This is a first-time experience for many, so PSO musicians are on hand as guides to ensure happy musical sounds,” said Carolyn Dwyer of Princeton Symphony Orchestra. “For others, it’s a walk down memory lane as they pick up instruments they last held while students long ago. The smiles of surprise and nostalgia are priceless.” The booth also will offer information about PSO’s 2017-18 season, including a drawing for tickets to te season-opening concert, Beethoven’s 9th on Sept. 16. “We’re happy to be able to point the way to our concert hall, Richardson Auditorium, just steps away from our booth,” Dwyer said. She says PSO enjoys the opportunity to participate in Communiversity ArtsFest with such partners as American Repertory Ballet, Princeton University Art Museum, the Princeton Garden Theatre, the Arts Council of Princeton and Westminster Conservatory, as well as such non-profits as Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Public Library. “We’re all proud of contributing to Princeton both independently and in collaboration,” she said. “With booths offering handson interaction with a variety of cultural, visual art, dance, and music organizations — it’s one great, creative party immersing everyone in all that Princeton has to offer.”

It’s Communiversity ArtsFest time! The Arts Council of Princeton, in collaboration with the students of Princeton University and the town of Princeton, will present Communiversity ArtsFest, April 30, from 1-6 p.m. The annual festival offers music and dance by local performers, along with artists, crafters, merchants, and community groups making art and sharing information about what they do. Communiversity ArtsFest will feature six stages of non-stop live performances. Performance highlights for this year’s event include music by returning artists Lauren Marsh, The Blue Meanies, Sarah Donner, Eco Del Sur, Fresh Fire and Princeton School of Rock. Newcomers include Sarah Copley, Just 6 Hours and Helen O’Shea & the Shanakee Project. Communiversity is known for unique performers, such as the Princeton University Marching Band, Nacha Nation and flash mobs. Also scheduled to perform on stage are a variety of dance groups including newcomer The Pennington Studio and returning groups Fiesta Flamenco, Circus Place and the YWCA Dance Department. More than 200 booths will line the streets of Nassau and Witherspoon, Palmer Square and the University campus near Nassau Hall. Popular art attraction and Arts Council-sponsored activity, “Nana’s-Make-A-Mess,” is a highlight for children at Communiversity with this year’s activity being tie dye flags. Art activities at this annual station encourage kids to express their creativity with an assortment of messy materials to make their own

original artwork. Other Arts Council activities include tissue paper flowers, experimenting with acrylic paint, animal portraiture, character design and more. The “Paint Out Princeton” will be back again this year with talented local painters capturing the excitement of Communiversity. The finished artwork will be on display and open to the public beginning May 12 at the Arts Council’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. “This year attendees can expect an exceptional array of unique performances, art and art activities, food from around the globe, local businesses and many nonprofit organizations and volunteers that make up the community of Princeton and beyond,” said Taneshia Nash Laird, executive director of the Arts Council of Princeton. Communiversity ArtsFest takes place in downtown Princeton, with parking options including parking garages — the Chambers and Hulfish garages can both be accessed via Chambers Street and the Spring Street garage can be accessed via Wiggins Street. Additional parking can be found in Princeton University’s parking lots, free and open to the public for Communiversity. Go to www.princeton.edu/parking for details. Princeton Shopping Center will sponsor a free shuttle bus for attendees who park at the Princeton Shopping Center, 301 Harrison St. The shuttle will run continuously throughout the event. For more information, go to artscouncilorprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.

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Shop Talk is a weekly notebook that gets out the word about sales, promotions, and new businesses that are opening in the area. 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: Cambio, European pant line, is at Hedy Shepard in Princeton for a trunk show through April 30. Trunk shows involve vendors bringing their lines to a boutique for a special in-store showing for select customers. This trunk show will feature all spring 2017 stock to sell. Hedy Shepard is at 175 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to

www.hedyshepardltd.com or call 609-921-0582. *** Orion Jewelry Studio in Pennington has moved up the road on Route 31 North to The Shoppes of Pennington; adjacent to the Pennington Post Office. The new address is 21 Route 31 North, and the store has a fresh new look with some beautiful new additions. Orion now carries locally sourced gifts such as hand-painted silk scarves, pottery, candles, soaps, handbags. All items are handpicked and of the finest quality, providing worthy complements to Orion’s own fine jewelry. For more information, go to orionjewelrystudio.com or

call 609-737-7235. *** The Farmhouse Store at 43 Hulfish St. in Princeton is holding a Bella Notte Sale, May 6-20. Bella Notte Linens manufactures vintage-inspired, high-quality, eco-friendly luxury bedding. Receive 20 percent off custom orders of their merchandise for two weeks in May. For more information, call 609-688-0777. *** Treat mom to a massage gift certificate this Mother’s Day at Cranbury Therapeutic Massage. A free bar of dark chocolate is offered with every purchase. Instant gift certificates are available a t www.cranburymassage.com

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or by calling 609-655-1801. *** Ivivva Bridgewater will be at Pure Barre on 31-D Hulfish Street, Princeton on Friday, Apr. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Anyone already knowing what they would like to reserve can email victoriamckay@ivivva.com . For more information, call 908-243-4856. Pure Barre is also offering a new member special of four weeks of unlimited classes for $99. For more information, go to purebarre.com/nj-princeton or call 609-921-2745. *** Blue Mercury at 72 Palmer Square West in Princeton is offering Spring Makeup Parties on the following dates: 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. For more information, go to www.bluemercury.com or call 609-497-9100. *** 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. *** 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 200ml 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. *** Celebrate Spring in Bordentown on historic Farnsworth Avenue, May 13. Events include the Franklin Carr Memorial Iris competition and Hats in Bloom exhibit and competition at Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks St., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information and applications, contact Vicki Gaudier at 609-203-0541. *** Fun & Fit Summer Camp at HRC Fitness is now offering registration for summer. A Readers Choice Winner 2016 as One of the Best in Somerset County, the camp offers: Sports, fitness, swimming, and nutrition Fitness classes including Yyga, Zumba, karate, and tumbling Activities like creative arts, games, music, art, and more Weekly bus trips and enrichment opportunities Community projects and visits from local safety organizations Opportunities to make new friends Learning experiences, relaxation, and more. Camp runs June 19 to Aug. 25 and offers full day (8 to 4 p.m.) half days (a.m. and p.m.) and partial weeks, as well as extended care. For more details and registration information, go to www.hrcfitness.com/summer-camp.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. Bert Mandelbaum

Fostering healthy habits in children

Getting children to get up and get moving can sometimes be as hard as getting them to eat their peas. But both physical activity and a nutritious diet, along with adequate sleep, are the building blocks for a healthy future. Fostering healthy habits in your children now will help them grow to be healthy adults. Here are some helpful tips to get you started: Control screen time. Research has shown that children spend more time with electronic media than they do in any other activity aside from sleep. Moreover, studies indicate that overuse of electronic media can increase the risk for obesity, interfere with sleep, negatively effect school performance and increase the risk for cyberbullying and exploitation. However, it doesn’t have to be all or nothing when it comes to screen time. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends developing a personalized media use plan for your children. Media plans should take into consideration the AAP recommendations that children not sleep with their devices in their bedrooms and designating media-free times together (such as family dinners) and media-free locations (such as bedrooms) in homes. A good rule of thumb is to limit screen time to onehour periods. Once an hour is up, have your child power down and do something else for an hour. Make fitness fun. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recom-

mends that children get at least 60 minutes of exercise every day. Yet only one in three children are physically active each day. Make fitness fun by identifying an activity your child enjoys — whether it’s an organized sport like soccer or something less structured like biking or snowboarding — and encouraging it. Playing on the playground or hiking through the woods are also good ways to get exercise. If your child is not currently active, start out slow and build up activity over time. Some exercise is better than none. Also, why not make fitness a family affair? Take a bike ride together. Plan a weekend camping trip. Hit the rock climbing gym or simply go for a walk around the neighborhood as a family after dinner. Ensure your child gets enough sleep. In general, toddlers need 12 hours of sleep a night, elementary and middle school children need between 9 and 10, and high schoolers need at least 8. According to the AAP, children who get enough sleep have a healthier immune system, and better school performance, behavior, memory, and mental health. To help your child get enough ZZZs, establish a regular bedtime and stick to it, even on weekends. Restrict electronics in the bedroom at night and do not allow a TV or computer in the room. Keep the bedroom cool, dark and quiet and start winding down at least 30 minutes before bed-

about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Engage the entire family in making healthy choices. Planning meals together can help children learn about nutrition, and sitting down at the table with each other not only provides the opportunity for you to set a good example, but also helps foster conversation so you can learn what’s on your child’s mind. When you unplug, eat right and make getting enough sleep and exercise priorities, your kids will too.

Dr. Bert Mandelbaum time. Watch portion sizes and follow the 15-minute rule. Food portion sizes in the United States have doubled or tripled over the past 20 years, contributing to the country’s obesity epidemic, according to the National Institutes of Health. Generally, portions should be “child-sized” until adolescence. Meals should include a protein and a variety of fruits and vegetables. In simplest terms, aim for a colorful plate. In addition, encourage your child to wait 15 minutes before having seconds. Waiting allows their brain to catch up with their stomach. If they’re still hungry after 15 minutes, allow them to have seconds but make sure they take a little of everything. Practice what you preach. Modeling healthy behavior is one of the best ways to teach your children

Kids marathon Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS) in partnership with Princeton Fitness

PHCS programs that work to promote wellness and prevent obesity and chronic disease in children. If cost is an issue, eligible children can receive free scholarships. To register for the Kids Marathon, go to www.princetonhealthinmotion.com. For scholarship details or more information call 609.897.8982. To find a pediatrician associated with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496. Bert Mandelbaum, M.D., is board certified in pediatrics and chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at University Medical Center of Princeton.

& Wellness Center is hosting its ninth Annual Kids Marathon for children in grades Pre-K through 8. Children are invited to walk, run or roll 25 miles over 10 weeks beginning in July. Any physical activity — from organized sports to household chores — can count toward the total. On Sunday, June 11, hundreds of area youngsters will come together for a 1.2-mile fun run that serves as the final leg of the Kids Marathon. Children may also sign up solely for the 1.2-mile Fun Run. Parental permission is required. Registration costs $25 per child for the Kids Marathon or $20 for the Fun Run. Proceeds benefit

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EAST AMWELL TWP. $699,000 Contemp on 11+ acres, renovated 2010 & packed w/ designer elements & style. Features stone FP, kit. w/ granite, SS applcs., wet bar, 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, full w/o fin bsmt. (Web ID 6966482) 609-921-1900

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EAST WINDSOR $280,000 This 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA Bi-level has gleaming HW floors, is freshly painted & has a new furnace (Dec. 2016). This corner unit is surrounded by trees. (Web ID 6906598)

EWING TWP. $138,900 A well-maintained 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA home on a double lot. Close to TCNJ. Features hardwood flooring t/o and an eat-in kitchen. (Web ID 6911930)

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Kari AdamsRiddick FRANKLIN TWP. $449,900 Gorgeous, light-filled 3 BR, 2 BA contemporary home in the bucolic outskirts of Princeton. On close to 1.5 acres of land, this home offers beautiful views. (Web ID 6944300) 609-921-1900

EWING TWP. $195,000 This 2 BR, 2 BA, 3rd-floor Arlington Model in the desirable Jefferson Devel.is one of a kind. Features upgrd kit. w/ cstm backsplash & SS applcs. (Web ID 6902714) 609-448-1400

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HAMILTON $209,000 Call the movers, this 2/3 BR Cape is ready immediately. Everything is updated, full basement and fenced yard. Don`t miss it. (Web ID 3368479)

HIGHTSTOWN $180,000 A lg Colonial w/ wraparound front porch, 4 BRs, 2 BAs & HW flooring, plus full basement and walk-up attic. Needs some gentle TLC. (Web ID 6865838)

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$289,900 This 3 BR, 2.5 BA condo has kit. w/ granite, SS applcs, island, pantry, HW fls, 2nd-flr lndry, master en-suite w/ WIC & 1-car garage (Web ID 6917466)

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HIGHTSTOWN $189,900 Premium location overlks open space in Wyckoffs Mill. This 2nd-flr end unit has 2 BRs, 2 full BAs, upgrd Manchester model w/ newer furnace & A/C. (Web ID 6899015) 609-448-1400

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HILLSBOROUGH $442,500 Best Location. Excellent condition 5 BR, 2.5 BA, updated throughout. Includes 2-car garage, deck, patio, fenced yard. (Web ID 3363589)

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HILLSBOROUGH $569,900 Colonial with 4 bedrooms, study, huge kitchen, twostory family room, oversized deck and walk-out basement. (Web ID 3377869) 908-874-8100

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HOPEWELL TWP. $499,000 Tucked away, yet just up the hill from Hopewell Boro. is this retreat. Set on over 3.5 acres w/ a gorgeous lap pool. This home has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. (Web ID 3367000) 609-921-1900

MANVILLE $239,000 918 Washington Ave. Beautiful brick Cape w/ updtd center isl. kit., 3 BRs, 2 full BAs, HW flrs on 1st. flr & a full fin. bsmnt. Situated on lg corner lot. Dir: 918 Washington Ave. (Web ID 3363840) 908-874-8100

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MONROE $665,000 A 5 BR, 3 full BA home w/ updtd kit. w/ marble backsplash & 42” cherry cabs, gas FP, master w/ WIC, 2-zone heating, 2-car garage & lg back yard. (Web ID 6888592) 609-799-3500

MONTGOMERY TWP. $857,000 43 Brandywine Rd. Blder`s 5 BR, 4.5 BA on 1.02 acres w/ brick, deck, grnite, 2 strs, wndw walls, cath/try ceils, gs-FP, wd flrs, MBR w/ stdy, 3 WICs, ovrsze MBA, Jacuzzi, 300 amps. Dir: 43 Brandywine Rd. (Web ID 3378888) 908-874-8100

MONTGOMERY TWP. $1,549,999 Pristine! Elegant! Spacious 5 BR, 4.5 BA Col. home majestically positioned on a scenic, wooded lot in a culde-sac. Loaded w/ premium details. (Web ID 3375749)

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PLAINSBORO TWP. $899,900 This 5 BR, 5 BA home has full fin. bsmnt, in-law suite, grmt kit., FP, lg screened-in porch, natural style I/G pool, waterfall & 3-car gar. WWP Schools. (Web ID 6857046)

PLAINSBORO TWP. $1,149,000 This beautiful St Andrews II model on a 1+ acre wooded lot in the Crossings at Grover Mills East Estate has 5 BRs & 5 1/2 BAs. (Web ID 6924429)

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

SOUTH BRUNSWICK $479,900 This 4 BR, 2.5 BA home has kit. w/ maple cabs. & SS applcs., master en suite w/ WIC, W/B FP, full bsmnt & fenced yard. South Brunswick Schools. (Web ID 6953610) 609-799-3500

WEST WINDSOR TWP. $830,000 Located on a cul-de-sac, this 4 BR, 2.5 BA home has open floor plan w/ solid oak HW flrs on main level, gas FP & fin. bsmnt. WWP schools. Move-in condition. (Web ID 6945727) 609-921-1900

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SKILLMAN $549,000 This home has a GR w/ gas FP, high ceils. & windows ovrlkng back yard, kit. w/ Corian counters, pantry, center isl w/ granite top, sunroom, 2 BRs, 2.5 BAs & full bsmnt. (Web ID 3379315) 609-921-1900

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