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Local Trump supporter enters race for 15th District By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
In the past presidential election, Lee Eric Newton was best known as the Donald Trump supporter who sat on Nassau Street in front of Princeton University and had lots Trump lawn signs in front of his home in West Windsor. Now, he’s running for office himself, in a bid to defeat an incumbent lawmaker with a hefty war chest to defend her seat in the 15th Legislative district spanning parts of Mercer and Hunterdon counties.
Newton has filed to run as a Republican against state Sen. Shirley K. Turner, who has served in Trenton first as an Assemblywoman starting in 1994 and then as a senator since 1998. Neither Newton nor Turner could be reached for comment Tuesday. Turner, in a campaign finance report filed earlier this year, had $675,196 available to spend on her race. The 15th district is made up of 10 towns, in the two counties, including Hopewell Township and Hopewell Borough. Assembly-
man Reed Gusciora, who is part of the legislative delegation for the area along with Turner and Assemblywoman Liz Muoio, said Tuesday that he did not think the district is compatible with President Trump’s vision for America. He called it a “diverse” district with challenges that include urban education and revitalization. But Rimma Yakobovich, a Republican from West Windsor running for Assembly against the two Democrats, said Tuesday that she is unhappy with the direction of the state. For example, she points to Gusciora as someone who has
spent more than 20 years in Trenton voting to raise taxes, like hiking the gas tax last year. She said that as a lawmaker, she would vote to repeal that increase. She also points to a “huge problem” with drugs in the state, and supports longer prison sentences for drug dealers and drug manufacturers. Yakobovich is running with Emily Rich, of Lambertville, for the two Assembly seats. Rich could not be reached for comment. Political observers see 2017 as shaping up as a good year for De-
mocrats in the state. They already control both houses of the Legislature, 52-28 in the 80-member Assembly and 24-16 in the 40member state Senate. The top of the ticket race will be the battle to replace Gov. Chris Christie, the two-term Republican whose public support has sunk. A poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University, in March, found he had a 20-percent-job-approval rating, which represented a slight improvement.
Hopewell artisans to ply their trade this weekend By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
More than three dozen artists and artisans - from the makers of handmade soap and handcrafted teas to photographers, jewelry designers and sculptors - will display their wares on Seminary Avenue in Hopewell Borough at the second annual Handmade Hopewell Makers Street Fair, set for May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beth Judge, who organized the inaugural event last year with Jen Ghannam, said the street fair was so successful that they decided to do it again. Both women have shops on Seminary Avenue, which runs between East Broad Street and Columbia Avenue. “It’s a whole warm, fuzzy Hopewell Borough thing,” Judge said of the street fair. The Handmade Hopewell Makers Street Fair is a juried show, which means artists and artisans are invited to apply, Judge said. The applications are reviewed, and those who are ac-
cepted are invited to participate. Those who have been accepted are professional artists, she said. “The focus is on high quality work. There will be a nice balance of painters, sculptors, makers of fabric arts, jewelry designers and other crafts people,” Judge said. The artists and artisans will display their items underneath tents on Seminary Avenue, which will be closed to cars for the day, she said. There will be live music, but no food vendors, she said. There are restaurants nearby. Some of the business owners, such as herself and Ghannam, will open their shops and studios to fair-goers, she said. Judge is a jewelry designer and Ghannam has a store that specializes in toys. Both women live in Hopewell Borough. Among the arts on display will be custom signs made from discarded license plates, signs and furniture from reclaimed wood, Courtesy photo glass art, place mats and floor cloths, as well as handmade soap, and handmade sauces, compound Artists like Liza Lina Schuck, of Bella Doci, will 0display and sell their pieces during the annual Handmade Hopewell Makers Street Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 7. butters and dressings.
Kids celebrate Arbor Day in Pennington Murder victim identified By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
With a little help from their young friends at the Toll Gate Grammar School, the Pennington Shade Tree Committee planted a Kwanzan cherry tree on Main Street and East Welling Avenue April 28 in honor of Arbor Day. The first-grade students from Toll Gate Grammar School gathered outside for the ceremony, and read poems they had written about trees for the celebration. Mayor Arthur Persichilli officially declared April 28 as Arbor Day in Pennington. Toll Gate Grammar School Principal Faye Lewis pointed out
that much of the children’s education is about making connections. “On Arbor Day, the children are making connections between the lessons in the classroom, the art they created through their poems, and the environment in which they live,” Lewis said. Gabe Rosko, who chairs the Pennington Shade Tree Committee, agreed and added that “it is never too early to teach our children about the value of trees in our community and on our planet.” “We are happy to spend Arbor Day with the first-graders at Toll Gate Grammar School, to plant this tree and to hear their thoughts about trees,” Rosko said. Pennington has achieve Tree
City USA status for 30 years. The Arbor Day Foundation sponsors the Tree City USA program, which honors cities and towns across the country that meet the program’s requirements. To be designated as a Tree City USA, a city or town must have a tree board or department, such as the Shade Tree Committee, and also have adopted a tree care ordinance. Cities and towns in the Tree City USA program also must spend at least $2 per capita, or per person, on urban forestry. The cities or towns must also celebrate Arbor Day.
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Details surrounding the alleged murder of a 37 year-old woman remain scarce nearly a week after the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office revealed the victim’s identity. According to officials, Laura M. Perez, of Trenton, was found in a Washington Crossing-Pennington Road residence at approximately 8:30 p.m. on April 25 after receiving a call from the homeowner. A search of the surrounding area showed no sign of forced entry into the home, officials said. Hopewell Township Police Department and the Mercer County Homicide Task Force detectives
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The Hopewell Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Unit will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hopewell Firehouse. The organization is looking for volunteers. The event will feature fun, food, games and a tour of the facility.
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The Hopewell Valley September 11th and Emergency Services Committee will host their sixth annual golf outing on May 8 at the Hopewell Valley Golf Club. Foursomes and hole sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact Mike Chipowsky at 609-737-8869 or mchipowsky@comcast.net.
Mother’s Day flower sale
The Pennington Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual Mother’s Day Flower Sale on Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 11, 12 and 13. The sale will be held at the Pennington Firehouse, which is located at 120 Broemel Place. Cash or check only. Come early for the best selection. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Americana, the Rhythm of Life
On May 12, the Hopewell Valley Chorus will present “Americana, the Rhythm of Life,” a lively blend of jazz, swing, and contemporary music as well as songs from the American folk and spiritual traditions. Seen here, drum-
mer Gian Lombardo, of Pennington, in performance at the 2016 Montreux Jazz Festival, will accompany the chorus in two songs. Lombardo, a senior at Hopewell Valley Central High School, was awarded an honorable mention in the chorus’ 2017 scholarship auditions. The concert takes place at St. James Church, 115 E. Delaware Avenue, Pennington, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased through PayPal, at www.hopewellvalleychorus.org, or by contacting hopewellvalleychorus@gm ail.com, or calling 609-7373177.
Plant sale and family fun Get set for Spring. The Hopewell United Methodist Church will host a fundraising Plant Sale and Family Fun Gardening Day on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 20 Blackwell Ave., Hopewell. The plant sale will include many types of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetable plants in flats. The day will include a Gardening “Yard Sale,” featuring used tools, pots, gardening ‘bric-a-brac’ and sheep manure for those who need to “feed” their plants. For families, there will be children’s “Art for the Garden” activities. There will also be a herb-themed baked goods area, including pies, cookies, breads and the like. The United Methodist Women will have pickles for sale, too. There will be refreshments, for sale, too. The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome. The activities will be held outside, weather permitting. The fundraising plant sale and family fun
day will support the ministries and mission of HUMC and is part of its Earth Awareness Month. For more information visit www.hopewellmethodist.org or call 609466-0471.
Cuba Day at UUCWC Enjoy an evening of authentic Cuban music and images on Saturday, May 20 for a multi-media experience with a live performance from Grupo Warachando. Come hear a Latin band while viewing imagery from the travels of Laura Brandt, Bob Laramie and others who traveled to Cuba for nine days on a photography expedition of a lifetime this past March. Price also include light snacks/desserts/beverages at intermission. Advanced tickets are $35 per person and $40 at the door. Advanced e-tickets may be purchased through EventBright or by emailing craftshow@uucwc.org.
Pennington Day Pennington Day will take place Saturday, May 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Centered on the crossroads of E. Curlis Avenue and Main Street, Pennington Day highlights the best of the town of Pennington and historic Hopewell Valley. More than an average street fair, this event combines community with art as well as family friendly fun and local vendors. Grant applications are received until April 15, booth and food vendor registration is open now and all event information can be found on the website at www.penningtondayorg.
Pennington Day Quilt Show Hopewell Valley Quilters are planning their annual Pennington Day show to be held on May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Toll Gate Grammar School cafeteria. The quilts on display are made by members and reflect a great variety of styles, from beautiful traditional patterns to contemporary works of fiber art. Viewers will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite quilt in the show. The Viewers’ Choice Prize has been donated by Pennington Quilt Works. Admission to the show is only $1, and proceeds benefit Pennington Day. Hopewell Valley Quilters is an informal group that has been meeting for over 30 years. The group meets both in the daytime and in the evening in the Hopewell Township branch of Mercer County Library. All are welcome. More information about the quilt group will be available at the show. For more information about the show, contact quilt show Chairperson Nancy Breland either by e-mail (nbreland@tcnj.edu) or by phone (609) 737 - 2527.
Rummage Sale Calvary Baptist Church, located at 3 East Broad St, Hopewell, will hold its spring rummage sale on June 1, 2, and 3. Thursday and Friday Hours are 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Grab bag days are Friday and Saturday. Clothes, Christmas decorations, furniture, glassware, jewelry, kitchen items, shoes, tools and toys are bargain priced. Donations are being accepted
from May 15 -May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Computers, computer parts, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, mattresses, stoves, magazines, text books, encyclopedias or typewriters will not be accepted. For more information, call 609- 466-1880.
Lacrosse open registration Registration is now open for the Spring 2017 season of Hopewell Valley Lacrosse, a recreational program for boys and girls in grades 3-8. The group also has a “Little Laxers” program for younger kids. Players at all skill levels are welcome for competitive play against teams from nearby towns. Please visit our website www.hovallax.com to register.
Join the Hopewell Twp. Republicans Any Hopewell Township resident interested in becoming involved in the local Republican organization, or running for elected office please contact Mary Jane Chipowsky at (609) 7378869 or mjchipowsky@hotmail.com
HVYF&CA registration open Hopewell Valley Youth Football and Cheer Association offers two youth programs. Jr. Bulldogs Spring Flag League is open to boys and girls, grades kindergarten through eighth grade. Fee is $75 for six sessions starting April 9, held Sunday evenings 6-7 p.m. Each session consists of instruction and game play. In the fall, HVYF&CA offers tackle and cheer. These pro-
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HVSA soccer registration open
Registration is now open for the Spring 2017 season of the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association, a recreational program for players of all skill levels. We are open to boys and girls from 3 years old through eighth grade. Games are held Sunday afternoons starting on April 23. For more information, visit www.hvsasoccer.org.
Community Closet clothing
The Hopewell Community Closet has reopened and has fall and winter fashions for all ages and sizes newborn to 3X. There’s something for everyone — men, women and children — for a freewill donation or free to those who are financially struggling. Shop hours are Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Hopewell Community Closet is in Burton Hall of the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Hopewell Borough. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags are accepted at business hours. The mission of the Hopewell Community Closet is to provide access to free or low-cost clothing to struggling individuals and families. This ongoing outreach is operated by the United
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Briefs Continued from Page 2A Methodist Women of Hopewell United Methodist Church. The freewill donations support UMW missions. The church is at 20 Blackwell Ave. More information is available at www.hopewellmethodist.or g.
Heirloom blanket on sale
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hopewell Fire Department is selling a one-of-akind heirloom blanket featuring nine historic sites in Hopewell. It is available in four colors: cranberry, hunter green, duke blue and black on a natural background. The blanket measures 48 by 68 inches and includes a brief history of each landmark shown on the blanket. The cost is only $40 each. The landmarks are St. Michael’s Orphanage (1898), Old School Baptist Church (1715), Hopewell Academy (1756), Hopewell House (circa 1700), John Hart Monument (1865), Hopewell Fire Department (1911), Pierson/Gantz residence (1891), chocolate factory (circa 1900) and railroad station (1882). Blankets can be purchased by calling Mary Anne Van Doren at 609466-3060 or emailing hopewellblanket@gmail.co m. Supplies are limited. Proceeds support the auxiliary.
Yoga for all
One Spirit Yoga holds a class for all levels of experience in the Hopewell Train Station every Wednesday at 9 a.m. Bring a yoga mat, beach
towel, water bottle and wear comfortable stretchy clothes. Classes are designed to calm the mind, relax the body and restore spirit. For questions, contact Nancy McCormack at 609333-1188 or email mccormackne@comcast.net.
Adopt a flag for Pennington The Pennington Parks & Recreation Commission is seeking donations to buy flags to display along Main Street and Delaware Avenue through September. The flags cost $42 and can be purchased as a donation on behalf of someone special or in memory of a loved one. The commission will send a letter of acknowledgment to the person for whom the flag was purchased, noting the name of the donor and reason for the donation. Donors will also be acknowledged in the local newspapers and at borough hall. To Adopt A Flag, pick up a form at Borough Hall or go to http://www.penn i n g t o n boro.org/Adopt_a_Flag.pdf. For information, contact Michelle Needham at 609818-1450.
Mahjongg Thursdays in Hopewell Beginners and experienced players alike can come down to the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, located at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd. in Titusville, from 1:303:30 p.m. on Thursdays for weekly Mahjongg. New players are encouraged to attend and shadow
experienced players. Entrance is free, but pre-registration is required for first-time players. For more information, 609-737-0605, ext. 668.
Grief support group meets Group and individual grief support and Biblical counseling are offered in day and evening hours at Calvary Baptist Church, 3 West Broad St., Hopewell, by Joseph A. Immordino Jr., a Walk of Faith counseling ministry. Call 609-4661880 or 609-209-6046 or email info@calvarybaptisthopewell.com. The website is w w w. C a l v a r y B a p tistHopewell.com or www.AWalkofFaith.net. Registration is appreciated.
125th flags on sale Hopewell Borough’s 125th anniversary flags are on sale for $25 at Borough Hall, 88 E. Broad St. The price includes the pole for the flag. Members of the 125th Anniversary Committee urge residents to “fly a flag to show your pride in the borough.”
Postcard collection group Formed in 1972 to encourage interest in postcard collecting, the Washington Crossing Card (Postcard) Collector Club meets at the Union Fire Company, 1396 River Road (Route 29), Titusville. (Parking and entrance are in the rear of the fire house). The program is preceded by a bourse and followed by an auction. Meetings are usually the second Monday of the
month at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 to let the collectors and dealers buy and sell or just examine. In all instances, see www.wc4postcards.org for a list of the lots. For information, call Betty at 215-598-7534 or Carol at 609-737-3555.
Stamp club posts schedule Coryell’s Ferry Stamp Club is open to anybody interested in stamp collecting and related subjects. In August the group meets socially at homes. Monthly meetings are on the first and third Mondays. On the first Monday of any month, the site is the Deats Building, 122 Main St., Flemington. On the third Monday of the month, the site is The Crossing United Methodist Church, 1896 Wrightown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa. For information, call 215-598-7534 or 908-8067883.
Join Girl Scouts Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportunities in art, science, nature and community service when they join Girl Scouts. For information, go to gscsnj.org/join or email hvgsinfo@gmail.com with contact information.
Auxiliary meetings slated The Hopewell Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the firehouse, South Greenwood and Columbia avenues, Hopewell. New members are welcome. Contact membership
Chairwoman Mary Anne Van Doren at 466-3060 for more information.
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Alzheimer caregiver groups
The Hopewell Township Police Department at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road is a drop-off site for Project Medicine Drop, developed by the N.J. Division of Consumer Affairs as part of its effort to halt the abuse and diversion of prescription drugs. It allows consumers to dispose of unused and expired medications anonymously 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at “prescription drug drop boxes” within the headquarters of participating police departments. Police departments in Lawrence, Princeton and West Windsor also are dropoff sites.
Those with a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia disorder, an Alzheimer’s Association support group can offer an opportunity to find out more about community resources and learn from others who are going through similar experiences. Support groups meet monthly. To find out what groups are meeting in the Greater Mercer County area, call the helpline at 800-272-3900 or visit www.alz.org/nj.
Artists gather at railroad station Artists gather to paint and draw at the Hopewell Railroad Station on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is time to practice with other artists. There is no fee. Bring art supplies and projects. There are tables and chairs to use. Contact Lucia Stout Huebner at grassfedbeef@gmail.com to be put on the email list or call 609466-0277.
Join Cub Pack 1776 Cub Scout Pack 1776 of Titusville invites boys in grades one to five to join the pack. Learn to tie knots, shoot an arrow, build a birdhouse, make and race derby cars and go on hikes. To learn more about the programs, email Cubmaster Joe Gribbins at gribbons@comcast.net or call at 309-1962.
Let Me Run offered
Let Me Run is a nonprofit that meets twice a week over the course of the seven-week program for boys in grades four and five. The mission is to inspire boys through the power of running to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships and to live an active lifestyle. If interested, contact Michelle Brennan at l e t m e r u n hopewell@gmail.com. For information, visit www.letmerun.org. Contact Anne Bancroft (acbanc3@verizon.net) for information.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CSAs are more productive than reported To the editor: I read with great interest Michele Byers’ recent article encouraging readers to join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). I would like to offer a correction to one statement and an expansion of her explanation of how a CSA works. Ms. Byers’ opening statement that “Fresh New Jersey produce will not be available for another month or so” is simply not true. As a member of the Chickadee Creek Farm CSA in Pennington, I have been able to purchase fresh organic New Jersey produce throughout the winter. Thanks to the innovative farming techniques and management practices utilized by Chickadee Creek owner/farmer Jess Niederer, her local CSA members have enjoyed the opportunity to order fresh organic produce on a weekly basis since the Pennington Farmers Market closed for the season last Fall. The CSA run by Jess and the Chickadee Creek crew employs an innovative approach to sales and marketing, too. Rather than supplying each member with a share of whatever crops are harvested in a given week, Jess allows us to choose which products to use and when to use them. In this “market-style CSA”, members begin a discounted debit account with the farm, and pick-up their choice of produce from the Chickadee Creek tent at the farmers market using their account credit. This style allows minimal food waste and maximal flexibility in choosing the composition of a share of produce, fruits and flowers. Chickadee Creek can be found at seven local farmers markets during the season for added convenience. Ms. Byers makes an excellent case for joining a CSA ~ supporting farmers, saving money and eating better. Jess and crew take it even further by adding convenience and choice of products. Terri Riley Titusville
Nursery school met local community members To the editor: On Thursday, April 27, students from Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School’s three and four year-old classes were led across Main Street by members of the HVCHS band and Officer Thomas to meet the shopkeepers and community helpers who serve Pennington. This is the sixth year of Busytown, and it has become a beloved annual tradition for the preschoolers and kindergartners in the town. From the mayor, firefighters, EMTs, public works employees, and police, to the bank personnel, pizza maker, librarian, farmer, veterinarian, UPS driver, doctor, dancer, and store owners, each person made the children feel special and cared about as they shared the important work that keeps Pennington a vibrant and busy town. One of best parts of the experience was that every place we visited displayed books that complemented the specific presentation. Thank you to Kristin Tunkel for coordinating this event with us, the Pennington Public Library, the many volunteers who kept things running smoothly, and to all the community helpers and business owners who gave up part of their day to make Busytown possible. Special thanks to Cindy Persichilli, who conceived of the idea in 2012 and has shepherded since then. We are blessed to live in a caring community surrounded by people who treasure our children. Hope Anderson Director of the Pennington Presbyterian Nursery School
STATE WE’RE IN Ever wonder how New Jersey towns like Marlton and Marlboro got their names? Look no further than “marl,” a soil also known as greensand. Marl deposits date to the time when the southeastern half of this state we’re in was the sea floor, and greensand was deposited in coastal bays and freshwater river mouths. The marl contains fossils of ancient shelled invertebrates and freshwater and marine forms of every vertebrate group - fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and even primitive mammals! Colonial-era farmers discovered that marl - which contains clay and calcium carbonate - made great fertilizer. Many marl pits were dug in the narrow geographic band now known as the Inner Coastal Plain. Greensand was sold to farmers all over New Jersey and beyond. Marl pits contained more than fertilizer. In about 1838, a farmer in Haddonfield, Camden County, spotted gigantic bones in a sand pit on his property. Two decades later, fossil hobbyist William Parker Foulke heard about the bones while vacationing nearby. Foulke called in his friend, paleontologist Joseph Leidy, and hired a crew of diggers. They excavated the bones of an animal larger than an elephant, with structural features of both a lizard and a bird. The fossilized bones were the world’s first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton. The dinosaur died along the shallow coastline during the Cretaceous period 65 to 145 million years ago and sank to the bottom, where its skeleton fossilized in the greensand. The creature was named Hadrosaurus foulkii after Foulk and Haddonfield, and was the first mounted dinosaur ever to be displayed to the public when it was put on exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in 1868. Nearly 160 years after the dinosaur dis-
MICHELE S. BYERS covery made Haddonfield the birthplace of American paleontology, the Garden State is still rich in fossils. “New Jersey is a great place to be if you’re a paleontologist,” says David Parris, paleontologist and head curator of natural history at the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. The state’s most productive fossil region is the Inner Coastal Plain, which runs from Raritan Bay to the upper reaches of the Delaware Bay in Salem County. During the Cretaceous period - when New Jersey was located much closer to the equator, the Earth was warmer and sea levels higher the Atlantic coastline was located there. Thanks to their ancient history, the sediments of the Inner Coastal Plain contain fossils of both sea creatures like mosasaurs and giant crocodiles, and land creatures that lived in swamps on the edge of the continent, like the hadrosaurus. Two Inner Coastal Plain sites where land has been permanently preserved are especially good for finding fossils. The first is within Monmouth County’s Historic Walnford Park, preserved with the help of New Jersey Conservation Foundation in the 1970s. The dig site, called Ellisdale, is yielding thousands of fossils of all sizes, from large to microscopic, all being studied at the New Jersey State Museum. The second is the former Inversand Quarry in Mantua Township, Gloucester County, where mosasaurs - ancient sea lizards resembling Komodo dragons - were excavated. Thanks to donors, Rowan University purchased the quarry in 2016. It is now called the Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park and is available to Rowan students as well as schools and individuals attending “Community Dig” days. The former quarry must be continually pumped to keep out water, but the marl there is so soft that paleontologists can dig
WHERE TO WRITE The names, addresses and telephone numbers of elected officials representing Hopewell Borough, Hopewell Township and Pennington Borough at the federal and state level follow:
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with a garden trowel rather than having to chip through rock. Due to suburban development, the site where “Haddy” the hadrosaurus was discovered is no longer a viable dig site. In fact, its exact location was lost until 1984 when a local Boy Scout named Chris Brees used old maps and Joseph Leidy’s descriptions to rediscover it. Thanks to Brees’ Eagle Scout project, the site is marked with a plaque commemorating its amazing history. If you want to learn more about New Jersey’s Inner Coastal Plain and the fossils discovered there, take time to visit the New Jersey State Museum. Among the exhibits are a full-size hadrosaurus, made from casts of the original bones excavated in Haddonfield in 1858, and a giant crocodile from Burlington County just found in the last couple of years! You can even watch as scientists carefully remove this fossil crocodile from the rock in which it is embedded. The original Haddonfield dinosaur is kept at the Academy of Natural Sciences and is too fragile to be displayed. Find out more about the NJ State museum exhibit at http://www.nj.gov/state/museum /dos_museum_exhibit-written- rocks.html. For a great online dinosaur exhibit, go to the Academy of Natural Sciences website at http://ansp.org/explore/online -exhibits/dinosaurs/. And to learn more about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
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Groups regularly take to the Mount Rose Preserve to enjoy nature walks. The conversion of a former corporate campus on Carter Road was touted by local conservationists.
Mount Rose Preserve to celebrate successful fundraising campaign
Thanks to the generosity of area residents and the Robert Wood Johnson 1962 Charitable Trust, $200,000 was raised to convert a former corporate campus on Carter Road into a new public park known as the Mount Rose Preserve. The campaign’s success helps kick off three free events this spring: a bird walk on April 30; a “Bioblitz” on May 20; and a dedication and hike on June 3, National Trails Day. Michele S. Byers, executive director of New Jersey Conservation Foundation, said campaign funds will be used to help improve public access, blaze trails, create meadows, restore wildlife habitat and link the Preserve with the popular Lawrence Hopewell Trail. “We’re extremely grateful for the community’s support of the Mount Rose Preserve stewardship campaign, and invite the public to come out to visit this beautiful new preserve,“ said Byers. The first event, a bird walk on Sunday, April 30, is sponsored by the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space and the Washington Crossing Audubon Society. Participants will walk the preserve’s new trail watch and listen for spring migrants. To find out more about the hike, go to http://www.fohvos.org. On Saturday, May 20, the public is invited to come out and count plants and animals at the Mount Rose “Bioblitz.” Participants will inventory birds, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, invertebrates, plants, fungi and invasive species on a series of 10 hikes with experts between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. To learn more and register, go to the Bioblitz web page at http://www.njconservation.org. The Mount Rose Preserve will be officially dedicated on Saturday, June 3 - National Trails Day. After a dedication ceremony to thank the partners, donors and sponsors, participants will enjoy a guided nature hike. More details on the dedication and hike will be released in the coming weeks. The 320-acre property straddling Carter Road was preserved in April 2015 by a partnership of more than a dozen public agencies and nonprofit organizations. The land was originally built in the 1950s as a multi-building Western Electric/AT&T corporate park, and most recently belonged to Equus Capital Partners. Equus and its predecessor, Berwind Property Group, proposed to develop the property for more than 800,000 square feet of commercial space. Had the land not been preserved, the development would have added up to 4,000 vehicles a day to rural Carter Road. Preservation partners included Mercer County, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Hopewell Valley Citizens Group Inc., Hopewell Township, Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, NJ Green Acres Program, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, Lawrence Hopewell Trail, Hopewell Borough, Pennington Borough, Friends of Princeton Open Space, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Lawrence Township and Princeton. Named after a nearby historic village and rocky landmark, the Mount Rose Preserve is now jointly owned and managed by New Jersey Conservation Foundation, the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space, Hopewell Township and Mercer County. The Preserve is part of a corridor of preserved farmland and open space between Hopewell Valley and the Sourland Mountains. In addition to providing critical habitat for threatened and endangered species, it provides a key link for the northern loop of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail, a 30-mile regional trail system for walkers and bicyclists. Since April 2015, much progress has been made. An abandoned conference cen-
ter on the property was demolished in 2016, and a new trail has been blazed by the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space and volunteers. “We were thrilled to raise $200,000 for the stewardship of Mount Rose and we greatly appreciate all donations, large and small,” said Byers. “The success of this campaign shows how deeply local residents care about transforming this property into a beautiful place where the public can enjoy nature. We also want to thank the Robert Wood Johnson 1962 Charitable Trust for its generous matching grant.” In 2008, the Hopewell Valley Citizens Group, a non-profit environmental advocacy group represented by counsel Katherine Dresdner, was organized to file a legal challenge against land use approvals for an 800,000-square-foot major commercial development on the east side of Carter Road. Byers also praised Katherine V. Dresdner, general counsel of the Hopewell Valley Citizens Group, and the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. “The project could not have been successful without Katherine Dresdner’s persistence and determination, and the leadership of the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space,” said Byers. “We are pleased to have completed the longest trail on any of our properties at Mount Rose,” said Lisa Wolff, executive director of the Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space. “The path will stretch through areas of mature trees, along scenic streams and second growth forest. This year is our 30th anniversary and we are thrilled to make the grand opening a part of our yearlong celebrations.” “Mount Rose Preserve is land saved from development and protecting our natural resources,” said Dresdner. “The resolution of the litigation via the settlement and land purchase was a win for everyone.” New Jersey Conservation Foundation is a private nonprofit that preserves land and natural resources throughout New Jersey for the benefit of all. Since 1960, New Jersey Conservation has protected over 125,000 acres of open space - from the Highlands to the Pine Barrens to the Delaware Bayshore, from farms to forests to urban and suburban parks. For more information about the foundation’s programs and preserves, go to www.njconservation.org or call 1-888LAND-SAVE (1-888-526-3728). The Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space is a nonprofit land trust that is dedicated to preserving Hopewell Valley’s character
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Events at the Pennington Public Library include: College Options & Strategies for the Average Student: With over 30 years experience as an educator, Bobbi Hannmann understands the challenge that academic decisions can create for parents and for students. Bobbi’s goal is to simplify the process, encouraging the student to discover how special he or she is and how to convey this special personality as an applicant. Regist r a t i o n : kha@penningtonlibrary.org Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m.
Your SHIP Has Come In: Medicare Talk: The NJ State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) offers free, confidential and impartial advice on the different parts of Medicare, when and how to enroll and what programs are on offer to help with the costs of Medicare. We have a fleet of trained SHIP counselors ready to help with Medicare questions. This session provides an overview of Medicare in 2017. Registration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org. Monday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Legal Notices NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Borough Administrator of the Borough of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey for the following: Solid Waste Collection and/or Disposal Services Bids will be opened and read in public in the Court Room at Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, New Jersey on July 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., local prevailing time, and at that time and place publicly opened and read. Bid packages are available for inspection in the office of the Borough Administrator and may be obtained by prospective bidders during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from the office of the Borough Clerk located at Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ 08525. Bids must be submitted on the proposal forms contained in the bid package. They must be in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder. The name of the project must be on the outside and addressed to the Borough Administrator of the Borough of Hopewell, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, New Jersey, 08525. If the bid is sent by overnight or express mail, the above designation must also appear on the outside of the courier company envelope. The guaranty accompanying the bid proposal shall be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the maximum delivered price, but not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000), and may be given at the option of the bidder by a certified check, cashier’s check or a bid bond from a reputable insurance company licensed in the State of New Jersey. Bidders are required to comply with the affirmative action requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27. Michele Hovan Borough Administrator HVN, 1x, 5/5/17 Fee: $31.62 Aff: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3212 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-012653-14
BETWEEN: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs MARK C. LELIE AND DENISE M. LELIE
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 333 ROCKTOWN ROAD Tax lot 4 IN BLOCK 21 Dimensions: (approx): 4.45 AC Nearest Cross Street: ROCKTOWN HILL ROAD The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $248,034.34 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. SUBJECT TO: Delinquent taxes/utilities/sewer in the amount of $5,04097 as of 4/1/2017. Sales subject to subsequent taxes, utilites, liens and interest since 4/1/2017. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. (856) 858-7080 DATED: November 24, 2015 HVN, 1x, 4/28/17, 5/5/47, 5/12/17, 5/19/17 Fee: $ 200.88 Aff: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3214 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-001283-15
BETWEEN: M&T BANK vs JANET FOOSHEE, ET AL
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Premises commonly known as: 58 FERRY STREET
Tax lot 9 IN BLOCK 1042
Dimensions: (approx): 14 X 57
Nearest Cross Street: SOUTH MAIN STREET The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $380,254.14 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *ALSO SUBJECT TO SUBSEQUENT TAXES, WATER AND SEWER PLUS INTEREST THROUGH DATE OF PAYOFF. SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PARKER MCCAY P.A. (856) 810-5815 DATED: November 30, 2016 HVN, 4x 4/28/2017, 5/4/2017, 5/11/2017, 5/18/2017 Fee: $208.32 Aff: $15.00 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3204 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION,HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-58365-10 BETWEEN: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE vs JANE C. COLLASO Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 215 HOLCOMBE WAY Tax lot 13
IN BLOCK 1002.02
Dimensions: (approx): 114.00' X 66.60' Nearest Cross Street: MCDOWELL DRIVE The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $718,315.92 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO : Any unpaid taxes, water and sewer charges and liens. You must check with the Tax Collector for exact amounts due. Also subject to the amount of real estate taxes due. This sale is also subject to prior mortgages and judgments, if any(none known) and any existing open building permit(s) issued, if any by the municipality. You must check with the construction official for the status of permit(s). SURPLUS MONEY: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN &MELLOTT, LLC (914) 949-2909 DATED: October 27, 2015 HVN, 1x, 4/14/17, 4/21/17, 4/28/17, 5/5/17 Fee: $212.04 Aff: $15.00
Ongoing: Adult book discussion group: First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Drop by the monthly book discussion group for conversation. Registration is not necessary; all welcome. Too-Busy-for-Books book club: Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Designed for busy people, this club will read only a short work, one classic novel per month — nothing longer than 120 pages. English language conversation sessions: Tutor Bambi Hegedus will lead relaxed and informal sessions on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Participants should have some knowledge of English. Emphasis will be on learning practical phrases and will be determined by the needs of participants. Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life! Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month.
Brazilian Portuguese Story Time: For children ages birth to 3 years. Join us for some fun with Brazilian Portuguese stories, songs and rhymes led by local volunteer Ms. Patricia Veldink. Last Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Learn to download: Register for a 30-minute session with a librarian for one-on-one guidance in downloading free audio and eBooks from eLibraryNJ, streaming free movies, TV shows, music and audiobooks from hoopla, accessing online periodicals with Flipster, or using Freegal to stream or download music or stream videos. To make an appointment, email avanscoy@mcl.org or call 609-737-2610. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume. One-on-one help with library digital resources, like e-books, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-7372610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Karen Taylor-Ogren at 609-7372610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Every fourth Monday at
7 p.m. at the library, the library will be hosting a new social issues book club and discussion. The library will have each month’s book available for check out. The goal is to learn about and discuss various kinds of social issues that affect our society. The next meeting will be May 22. Hopewell Public Library’s Wednesday Night Out Series is held at the Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place in Hopewell Borough, on the first Wednesday of the month. In partnership with the Islamic Circle of Mercer County, join local speakers for an in depth and personal perspective on what it means to be an American Muslim woman living in the United States today. Discussion will include the rights and equality of women in Islam, Islamic feminism, and the relationships of women in Islam in the context of culture of the Muslim world. Speakers include Heba Macksoud and Sabiha Ansari. Heba Macksoud, a native New Yorker, has been a South Brunswick resident for 20 years and is a current Board of Trustees member of the Islamic Society of Central Jersey. She is a Digital Marketer with over 24 years working major media companies. Ms. Macksoud is the director of ING-NJ, an organization that provides cultural literacy about Islam for nonMuslims. She is also co-leader of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom. Sabiha Ansari, CoFounder of the American Muslin Consumer Consortium dedicated to developing the American Muslim consumer market. She is also a Certified Empower-
ment Coach, and a consultant with CanaVox, an interfaith
program
Witherspoon
of
Institute
at
Princeton University dedicated to promoting marriage
and family values. May 17 at
7 p.m.: at the Hopewell Train Station For more information
contact the library at 4661625.
Book Club: Meets the
first Monday of each month
at 7 p.m. at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for checkout. Cookbook Book Club:
Meets the third Thursday of each month at the library
from 7 to 8 p.m. As well as book discussion, each partic-
ipant will choose a recipe
from the cookbook of the month and prepare a dish to share at the meeting.
The meeting is free, but
signup is required. Stop by
the library to sign up for the
meeting and pick up a copy of the cookbook selection.
Storytime: Every Monday
morning
at
10:30,
preschoolers and their adult
companions are invited to
gather in the upstairs chil-
dren’s room for stories, songs and activities. Hopewell Public Library
(609-466-1625) is at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is
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D&R Greenway preserves final acres of farm D&R Greenway Land Trust is announcing to the community its most recent preservation success: the final 20 acres have been acquired that complete its St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell. Funding came from Mercer County’s Open Space Program with about 2/3 coming from several generous private donors. More than $600,000 was raised to purchase the land, which serves as the pedestrian entrance to the property. The St. Michaels Farm Preserve was created in 2010 by D&R Greenway and local citizens who rose to the occasion and donated their personal funds, together raising $11 million, as an alternative to an immense development that would have destroyed the small-town character of Hopewell Borough. With the new property, the St. Michaels Farm Preserve is now expanded to over 400 acres. “We have had our eyes on preserving this parcel since we closed on the first transaction with the Diocese of Trenton,” says D&R Greenway Vice-President Jay Watson. “The Diocese could have sold it for development. It was our persistence that put us in a position to complete the deal.” The property will be used for passive recreation, says Watson, and a group of advisors will be assembled to properly honor and care for the space, which was the site of the St. Michaels Orphanage from 1897 until the building’s demolition in 1973. “Many may not remember that the Diocese kept these 20 acres from the original acquisition with the intention to build a parish house on this site,” says Linda Mead, President & CEO of D&R Greenway. “When they decided to divest themselves of this property, it was only natural that it become a part of our preserve and a special place to honor the many children who lived here for nearly a hundred years.” Mead continues, “D&R Greenway has become known for our ability to act quickly to raise the funds that enable preservation in times when public funding is reduced. We are all so grateful to those that stepped forward to enable this legacy.” There are historic remnants and artifacts D&R Greenway plans to preserve to help tell the story of the children who once lived on the property. “We hope to engage a landscape architect to create a park-like setting where visitors can contemplate nature,” says Watson. “This part of the preserve will become a place for healing and reflection.” The 20-acre open space parcel will serve as a transition from Hopewell Borough to the farm preserve and includes a tributary to Bedens Brook. D&R Greenway will clean up the site, conduct an inventory of the trees and enhance the pedestrian entrance and setting as funds become available to support the vision. “This acquisition adds to the St. Michaels and the larger Hopewell Borough greenbelt, a priority project in the
County’s Master Plan since 1995,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “In total the greenbelt provides close to 600 acres of preserved land that protects spectacular views of the Hopewell Valley and the Borough, as well as protecting environmentally significant open space for the region.” D&R Greenway has protected an additional 700+ acres on the north side of the borough that extends the greenbelt. St. Michaels Farm Preserve is managed by D&R Greenway as a community resource with active farmland, native plant meadows, trails and green space. Sheep, kestrels, purple martins, bluebirds and pollinator meadows ablaze with wildflowers create a magical wonderland that draws walkers, nature lovers, photographers, filmmakers and community members. The story of the St. Michaels property began at the end of the 19th century. As urban areas grew, the Catholic Church rose to the crisis of providing homes for orphans and children living in abusive situations, according to local historian Jack Koeppel. The Catholic Diocese of Trenton built the St. Michaels Orphanage to address the problem in the Trenton area. Koeppel told the story to a packed house at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center recently, “Try to envision a crowd of 10,000 who came to attend the groundbreaking in 1896, with a parade of 3,000 people marching from the Hopewell Train Station to the site. Orchestras played, choirs sang and officials delivered in-depth speeches on the subject of child welfare.” Another parade along the same route occurred in 1898 for the dedication, with marching bands, choirs, and drum and bugle corps from all over the state. Ex-heavyweight champ of the world Jack Dempsey visited the orphanage, mounting the steps to address an adoring crowd as the band played. “I suppose you are all planning to be someone worthwhile when you grow up,” he told them. “Whether a firefighter, doctor or lawyer, success depends on clean living. Do not smoke or drink, and be obedient to those who have charge of you.” He shook the hand of each child and distributed candy into every hand. The facility operated until 1973, housing more than 400 children at its peak. “I am sure that stories and images will continue to be discovered about this property, and we will capture, honor and share them as appropriate,” says D&R Greenway Vice-President Jay Watson. “This is a story much larger than the 20-acre parcel. This land has been a fixture of the community for well over a century.” Visit D&R Greenway Land Trust at the Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, to learn more about protected lands you can enjoy in central New Jersey and how you can become involved in preserving Land for Life. www.drgreenway.org
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St. Matthew’s Episcopal — The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages 4 years through 8th grade, meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under 4. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visit www.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist — Sunday services at the church start at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. Nursery care provided for infants and children younger than age 4. Sunday school for adults and children age 5 and older starts at 9 a.m. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs. It is wheelchair accessible via an elevator. Individual wireless hearing aids are available, as is handicapped parking. The church 60 S. Main St. has off-street parking. For information, call the church office at 609-7371374 or visit www.pumcnj.com. St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespennington.org for more information. Hopewell United Methodist —The Morning Worship begins at 10 a.m. Rev. Kate Hillis will be giving the morning message. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Children’s Sunday school meets during the morning worship service. The church at 20 Blackwell Ave. offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. It is handicap accessible. For information, contact Pastor Hillis at 609-466-0471 or visit www.hopewellmethodist.org. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at
7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229. Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation. The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available starting at 8:45 a.m. The Christian Education hour is at 9:00 a.m., and worship service begins at 10:15 a.m. PPC also offers youth groups for junior high through high school students, and several senior focused programs. There are monthly local mission projects. May 7 is Older Adult Sunday, and we will be celebrating our older members. Returning as guest preacher is Rev. Dr. John E. White, Dean at Princeton Theological Seminary and former pastor at Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church. His sermon is “By Name.� A special fellowship hour will follow the service. Call the church office at 609-737-1221 or visit pennpres.org or see Facebook.com/PennPres. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Kids Connection classes will take place in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the Heritage Room. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted and open to the public. The church is at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River. More info is at www.titusvill e c h u r c h . o r g , facebook.com/titusvillechurch or by calling 609737-1385. Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-7370922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events.
Titusville United Methodist — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Sunday School is held for preschool children through fifth grade during worship; nursery is available for younger children. The Rev. John Morrison is pastor. Questions? Call 609-7372622 or visit www.gbgmumc.org/titusvillenj. The church is at the intersection of Church Road and River Road (Route 29) in Titusville. St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703. Parish phone is 609-737-2015. Abiding Presence Lutheran — Regular worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school.
The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609-882-7759. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held
Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is
pastor. For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org. Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, See RELIGIOUS, Page 10 A
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Religious Continued from Page 9A Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available. Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through
the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609-7301114. First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Special needs accommodations are available. Child
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His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937. Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on
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vantages. Storm drainage will be improved with the addition of a concrete curb and drainage structures along the east side of the roadway to properly convey the existing runoff. Also, the reduced roadway width and pedestrian safety improvements will serve as traffic calming measures. Funding totaling approximately $500,000 for this leg of the trail comes from federal highway funds, administered through the N.J. Department of Transportation, with Lawrence Township serving as the grant applicant on behalf of the LHT and the residents and users of the trail from Lawrence and Hopewell Townships and beyond. “Patience and a commitment to getting the job done - no matter how long it takes - are two attributes that have enabled the Lawrence Hopewell Trail
trustees and our many partners to build this community amenity,” said LHT Co-President Eleanor Horne. “We can hardly wait to see members of our community walking and riding their bikes along this critically important leg of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. Within a few months, we will all be able to walk or ride on the trail from ETS through BMS, down Province Line Road, over Princeton Pike and into the Maidenhead Meadows Park, staying on the trail the whole time,” said LHT Co-President Becky Taylor. “That’s progress.” The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) is a more than 22-mile bicycle and pedestrian trail and transportation corridor through public and private land in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships in Mercer County. The idea for the LHT
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HOPEWELL VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Last weekend, the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association continued the spring season. The following is a submitted collection of the weekend’s results.
HVS TRAVEL U13 Girls
The U13 Hopewell Heat started off their spring season strong. After a tight match and loss to West Morris 0-1 on April 22, the Heat came back with a big win (9-1) on one week later to Middletown. Devin Mullowney had a hat trick followed by Sofia Venezia and Kate Tillman each with two goals and Diana Benford and Anna Gill each with one. Anna Gill had three assists and Ella Zimmerman, Sarah Yancey , and Tillman each had one assist. The strong Heat defense consisting of Samantha Shaw, Emily Neal, Ellie Hill, Adele Cappucci, and Benford gave up only one goal. Megan Gordon and Gillian Lee rounded out the Heat offense.
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The Blaze burned through two games last weekend beating both Millburn S.C. Blues and Plainfield JA Equador each by scores of 5-2. Tallying goals on Saturday were Ava D’Alessandro and Caileigh Ross with two a piece. Casey von Oehsen assisted two goals and scored one with an assist from Julie Somers. On Sunday, Emme Muller drove in two goals, bending in one direct kick. Charlotte Kavanaugh and Caileigh Ross each scored, one with an assist from Gillian Magner. Casey von Oehsen had one assist and scored on a penalty kick. Throughout the weekend Sarah Javick and Juliana Silva led
the defense with strong support from Charlotte Tellier and Brooke Hutchinson. Additional midfield support came from Emma Coyer and Naomi Dede. Christina Zelin stayed sharp in goal all weekend.
U11 Girls HVSA 06G Nor’easter played the Westfield Burn on Saturday for a 2-1 win. Goals by Husna Kahn and Katy Gray led the charge. HVSA 06G Nor’easter played a 0-0 game against the Piscataway Storm on Sunday. The solid defensive wall of Maura McGrath, Emily Eschleman, and Hallie Carrick held the Storm at bay.
U10 Girls The ‘07 girls Reign defeated the SPF Dunn 5-2. Goals were scored by Charlotte Barnes, Sofia Swindell, Emily Fang, Gianna Azura, and Ava Duggan. Excellent defending from Clara Mayer, Megan D’Alessandro and Shelby Ruf.
U11 Boys The HVSA Boys U11 Riptides exploded for three goals in the final ten minutes to blow open a tight game, taking a 7-3 victory over Berkeley Heights. Lukas Ansari scored two goals, while Lucas Medina, Alex Romano, Dean Mantuano, Brandon Napoleon and Garrett Wille each scored one. Josh Temple and Napoleon each had two assists, while Charlie Stocks-Natalias, Rex Peters, and Wille each had one. Max Matticoli was the key playmaker for the Riptides throughout, and Goals Chris King and Chris Young preserved the win. The next day, the Riptides did it again, breaking open a 1-1 halftime tie with five unanswered second half goals.
Napoleon recorded the hat trick (3 goals) and Wille added two goals. Romano also scored with a long direct kick. Assists came from Temple (2), Mantuano, Napoleon, and Peters. Goalies King and Young each recorded tough saves, while Daniel Golian, Ansari, Medina, and Stocks-Natalias helped the Riptides control possession much of the game.
U8 Boys
On Saturday, the U8 Hopewell Hurricanes defeated the North Brunswick Cosmos, 7-2. The Hurricanes scored from the kickoff, with amazing passing from Dylan Kawalek to Jaxson DeRossett to Archie Seas, who launched the ball past the keeper. The Cosmos tried to retaliate, but defenders Trevor Baratta and Ethan Garber wouldn’t let the ball pass midfield. Seas scored again within minutes, and DeRossett displayed fancy footwork to increase the score to 3-0. Michael Cappucci took the ball to the net, and when his shot bounced off the goalpost, Jacob Berman scored off the rebound. Two minutes later, Baratta increased the Hurricanse’ lead to 5-0 off a perfect backwards pass from Patrick Slajchert. North Brunswick launched an aggressive offense, but insane defense by Snayhin Sharma and unstoppable goalkeeping by Jack Pachtinger sent the Cosmos into halftime scoreless. The second half started with Logan Gonsalves in goal, saving two ridiculous attempts by the Cosmos. The score increased to 6-0 when Ethan Garber capitalized on a penalty kick after a handball inside the eighteen. With minutes left the Cosmos scored twice, but Seas scored his hat-trick goal nearing the end of the game, leading the Hurricanes to their 14th win of the year.
HOPEWELL VALLEY RECREATIONAL BASEBALL
Teams with the Hopewell Valley Recreational Baseball League continued last weekend. Here are the results.
MAJORS GAMES
April 27: The Vito’s Pizza Athletics played the Kuppek Landscaping Mets. The Mets won by a score of 8-0. The winning pitcher was Brendan Myers who threw a strong two innings with zero hits. Alex Helmrich of the Mets hit a two out single in the second inning to score two runs. Jake Lengle of the Mets had a double to add two more runs.
April 29: The Hogan Self Storage Phillies played the Montgomery Metsâ⇔‹. The winning team was the Phillies by a score of 8-6 in a seesaw battle. The winning pitcher was
Paul Warznak who threw two solid innings. Jordan Everett had two hits and two RBI for the Phillies, and Michael Avanzato had a pair of doubles to help in the win. Late in the game, Jackson Sgro made a great catch in the outfield and Chris Salmon had a two run single to help win the game. The Vito’s Pizza Athletics beat the MLB Yankees with a score of 12-4. The winning pitchers for the Athletics were Jeffery Blake, Keith Lesko, Jayden Shin and John Vlassic. Declan Kyler had a double in the fifth inning as well as a nice hit from Gerald Sebastian.
BABE RUTH GAMES April 27 Colavita Jewelers played Ewing Kiwanis. The winning team was Colavita Jewelers and the final score was 6-
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April 29 Horizon Services played Aztec Graphics. The winning team was Aztec Graphics with a score of 8-7. Austin Hill pitched six innings with Trevor Hvizdos closing out. Trey Hill had a walk off hit in the bottom of the seventh to win the game.
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The TV legend is coming to the Bucks County Playhouse By Keith Loria for a mysteriously funny show ith two Emmys to her name and roles on two of Time magazine’s Top 100 TV shows of all time (“All in the Family” and “Gilmore Girls”) Sally Struthers is an actress people of all generations seem to know. “People used to say to me after ‘All in the Family’ was finished, ‘You got the brass ring and that doesn’t happen in many people’s careers, and you’re very young but probably the rest of your career will be downhill,’” Struthers says. “But then ‘Gilmore Girls’ came along and I feel like I got the brass ring again because that writing was superb.” In addition to her notable roles as Gloria and Babette in the aforementioned shows, Struthers has achieved a long list of acting credits in TV and theater throughout her more than 47-year career, including everything from “General Hospital” to Marc Maron’s show on IFC, to doing voice over work for “The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show.” This month, the veteran actress stars as Mrs. Peacock in the world premiere of “Clue: On Stage” playing at the Bucks County Playhouse through May 20. Based on the classic board game and the 1985 movie, “Clue” is a comedy whodunit that aims to keep audiences guessing, and laughing. The story revolves around the death of Mr. Boddy, who on a dark and stormy night, is murdered by one of six colorful characters who are attending a dinner party at his home. “All of the board players are covered in the show,” Struthers says. “Early in the show, Mr. Boddy gives each of us a gift and inside is a weapon, and they’re the standard ones from the game. There are nine rooms on the stage and it’s just controlled mayhem.” “Clue: On Stage” is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn with additional material by Eric Price and Hunter Foster. Foster, who often directs at the Playhouse, has a long history with Struthers. “About 23 years ago I was cast in the national tour of the Broadway musical, ‘Grease,’ and was working with a whole bunch of young people — all of them in their younger 20s,” Struthers says. “I was out with them for three years and that experience bonded all of us in a way that I had never bonded with a large group before. All of those kids called me ‘Mom’ — I was Mother Struthers to all of them. Hunter Foster and Jenn Cody married not long after the production and I’ve stayed in touch with them all these years.” Foster contacted Struthers last year to tell her he was doing a workshop of “Clue” and that he wanted her to be a part of it.
“I had played the board game my whole childhood with my sister Sue and my cousins John and Betsy, so I know the game really well,” she says. “He asked if I had seen the movie, but I hadn’t, so he sent me a script. To tell you the truth, I didn’t like it. It wasn’t funny and it didn’t grab me.” Foster assured Struthers the script was going through a rewrite and would be funny, and she trusted him and accepted the part. “On April 2, I showed up in New York and we had three weeks of rehearsal and when we all read it around the table the first day, it had changed dramatically for the better,” she says. “It was hilarious and it got more so as we rehearsed it. Now, I’m very excited I am in it because I think it’s going places.” The show also stars Erin Dilly as Mrs. White, Kevin Carolan as Colonel Mustard, Brian J. Carter as Mr. Green, Clifton Duncan as Professor Plum, Lindsay Nicole Chambers as Miss Scarlet, Carson Elrod as Wadsworth and Claire Simba as Yvette. The cast also includes Cassandra Dupler and William Youmans playing multiple roles. “There’s not a rotten apple in this barrel and I can’t say that for all the productions I’ve done in my life,” Struthers says. “This group is all sweethearts and we’re very supportive of one another.” The set was designed by multiple Tony-nominated set designer Anna Louizos, and it’s the biggest, heaviest and most expensive set that’s ever been put on the Bucks County stage. “It’s formidable. It’s its own character,” Struthers says. “And we go into all nine rooms through a series of screens that slide in and slide out. For the most part, we move around the stage in a clump, taking the same amount of steps at the same time, turning our heads at the same time, gasping at the same time, it’s just fascinating.” Struthers says she’s having a blast with the show and is so happy to be a part of it. She believes that “Clue” will be a big hit and will connect with people of all ages. “Most all of us of a certain age have played the game Clue, or saw the movie, so I think there’s an interest built into that,” she says. “The show’s a lot of fun and I’m sure audiences are going to have a good time watching their favorite Clue characters come to life.”
“Clue” continues at Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, through May 20. Tickets cost $40-$75; buckscountyplayhouse. org; 215-862-2121.
Also Inside: Timothy B. Schmit to rock Havana • George Street Playhouse stages ‘Curvy Widow’
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ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert
Life, Love and Middle Age George Street Playhouse closes out its longtime home with ‘Curvy Widow’
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or its final show in its longtime home on Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, George Street Playhouse is promising the kind of show its audience just loves. “Curvy Widow” is a musical by Bobby Goldman, inspired by her experiences after her husband, the writer James Goldman, died. Bobby found herself in a spot she never expected to be in, and that experience allowed her to tell the kid of story that isn’t often told. She first adapted her experience into a one-woman show, “Curvy Widow,” (Cybill Shepherd starred in a San
Nancy Opel stars in “Curvy Widow” at George Street Playhouse. Francisco production in 2008) about her experiences re-entering the dating scene. She then turned it into a musical, which premiered in North Carolina last year. The same creative team behind that North Carolina production is bringing “Curvy Widow” to George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, through May 21. “This is a show about a woman who finds herself suddenly widowed and she’s trying to figure out what she’s going to do with the rest of her life,” says Nancy Opel, who is playing Goldman in the show. “When you have an audience base of a lot of subscribers, which George Street has, luckily, there are a lot of people who are experiencing very similar things in their own lives, or certainly know a lot of people who are experiencing those things in your life.” Opel has appeared at George Street a few times before, most recently in the hit “Toxic Avenger” in 2008. She says that after the North Carolina run, she thought the show’s next stop should be at George Street. “It went so well, we said, ‘We need to find another home and keep working on this,’” Opel says. “And it just so happens, amazingly, we were able to get in at the end of the season here at George Street. George Street is kind of a favorite place of mine.” Artistic Director David Saint says George Street’s audience is one that appreciates a comedy, particular those that touch people emotionally in addition to making them life. “My audience, I know they want a heart in the piece,” Saint says. “Whether it’s a drama, a comedy or musical,
there has to be some heart, someone they can get behind and someone with whom they can identify or emphasize. That’s sort of been the mantra for me in searching out new works.” Opel’s Broadway credits include “Urinetown” (for which she received a Tony nomination), “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Memphis,” and “Honeymoon in Vegas.” Also in the cast as Alan Muraoka (who plays Alan on “Sesame Street), Elizabeth Ward Land, Ken Land, Aisha de Haas, and Andrea Bianchi. Opel says she appreciates a chance to play the kind of character who is often ignored, someone who is middle aged and trying to figure out what to do after her life is rocked. “It’s all about saying ‘Gosh, I’m alone — do I feel lonely, and if I do, what do I do about that, and how do I pick up the pieces and move on?’” Opel says. “There are some touching moments in the show, and there’s an awful of comedy and there’s a lot of talking about sex. And let’s face it, there aren‘t a lot of people talking about middleaged sex — in a musical.” “Curvy Widow” also marks George Street’s last production in its current theater space. A new theater center with two spaces, one with 450 seats for musical and larger shows, and one with 275 seats for more intimate plays. The project, which is reported to cost $167 million, will be in the location that is currently home to George Street and Crossroads Theatre. It also will include rehearsal studios, academic space, residential space and residential apartments. Saint says keeping things intimate was a major goal in designing the new theater space. “I think that’s what makes things so special at George Street, you feel like you’re right a part of the play,” he says. “Originally, as is the case with most architects, they said, ‘Oh we’ll build you a beautiful, new 1,000-seat theater.’ And I said, ‘No, no, you do that and we’re dead.’” The new space is expected to be ready for the 2019-20 season. For the next two seasons, George Street’s plays will be presented at Rutgers. And as exciting as the future is, saying goodbye to George Street’s current home will be difficult. Saint is in his 20th season there and has worked with such legends as Uta Hagen, Arthur Laurents and A.R. Gurney in that time. “It’s going to be very bittersweet leaving, because I’ve had so many great memories with so many great artists over the years,” Saint said.
“Curvy Widow” is at George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, through May 21; georgestplayhouse.org or call 732-246-7717.
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IN CONCERT By Mike Morsch
Keeping the Faith Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles and Poco will make a stop at Havana in New Hope
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fter the demise of Buffalo Springfield in the late 1960s, members Richie Furay and Jim Messina, along with the band’s road manager Rusty Young, decided to start a new group, a Southern California country rock band they called Poco. But they needed a bass player. At the time, Timothy B. Schmit was in a Sacramentobased band called the New Breed, which had changed its name to Glad and was recording the album “Feelin’ Glad� in 1968. “I had a friend, this girl, who knew some of the guys from Buffalo Springfield. She put it in their ear that I was around, and I auditioned for them,� Schmit says. “They seemed to really like me and they asked me to come back in two days. It turned out they had somebody else come in the following day.� That somebody else was Randy Meisner, and he got the job playing bass for Poco. Schmit believes he didn’t get the job for a couple of reasons, primarily because Young, Poco drummer George Grantham and Meisner were all from Denver, and they already knew each other. “The other thing was, there was a Selective Service issue on my part. So it was questionable as to whether I would be available,� Schmit says. After Poco’s first album, “Pickin’ Up the Pieces� which was released in 1969, Meisner quit the group and the band immediately called Schmit to be its new bassist. “It was exactly what I wanted to do at the time and it was doubly sweet because I had been originally turned down for the gig,� Schmit says. “I thought that it was my one and only chance to really do music at that level and that I blew it.� It would not be the last time that Schmit would replace Meisner in a band. In 1977, it happened again, when Schmit replaced Meisner as the bassist for the Eagles, just after the band had completed its tour in support of the “Hotel California� album. All of that Poco and Eagles history will be on display May 11 at Havana in New Hope, Pennsylvania, when Schmit performs a concert in support of his sixth solo album, “Leap of Faith.� The tour, which began in mid-April and includes 17 dates, is winding down. The New Hope show is among the final three solo dates for Schmit before he takes a week off, then goes straight into rehearsals with the reunited Eagles,
Timothy B. Schmit is touring in support of his new album, and is making a stop at Havana in New Hope. Next up is rehearsals for two major concerts with the Eagles, for whom he’s been the bass player since 1977. who will be part of the Classic shows July 15-16 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and July 29-30 at Citi Field in Flushing, New York. In addition to the Eagles, the shows will also feature Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Journey and Earth, Wind & Fire. And no, Schmit isn’t saying at this point who, if anyone, is replacing the late Glenn Frey for the Classic shows. Schmit is still concentrating on finishing up the solo tour and exposing fans to the “Leap of Faith� album. “My show is mostly my last two albums, and I sprinkle it with my history,� Schmit says. “But I’m fortifying this show with a little more Poco this time because I think there are a lot of people in the area who are Poco fans.� Schmit said he doesn’t have any illusions about making a hit record these days.
“I write what I write, I record the songs and I enjoy it,� he says. “It’s my creative outlet these days.� Like “Leap of Faith,� Schmit believes all his solo albums have been leaps of faith. “You put stuff out there and you hope that people like it,� he says. “I know I like the album and that’s really what matters more than anything at this point in my career. I want to keep going. I feel like I’m getting better and better at it and I’m enjoying touring as a solo artist. I didn’t start that until later in my career, within the past 10 years.� For an artist who has played the biggest venues in the world, Schmit welcomes the opportunity to be up close and personal in more intimate venues, like Havana. “When it’s my show and I play in these smaller places, it’s very different. Sometimes people are sitting right at my feet,� he said. “They’re very close. It can be a little more intimidating. It’s almost easier in some ways to play for thousands and thousands of people than it is to play a smaller place. It’s like you’re in someone’s living room and I enjoy that. But I enjoy the big venues, too. I’ve been lucky to have had all of it.� As for the Classic concerts, Schmit says that he and the remaining Eagles — Don Henley and Joe Walsh — have already decided that Frey is irreplaceable. “We’ve already gotten together to sort of hash things out and get a general outline of how this is going to go,� he says. “We’ll have some people come and play with us and then we’ll sort of outline it in a meeting. I’m looking forward to seeing how this all goes.� Whether it’s touring in support of a solo album or reuniting with the Eagles for a couple of what are — at this point — big one-off shows, Schmit is still having fun. “That’s really what it’s all about,� he says. “A lot of people ask me if I have any advice for their sons and daughters who are trying to do this, because it’s kind of a crapshoot on how well you’ll do popularity-wise. For various reasons, there are a lot of people who have a ton of talent who is just doesn’t work out for. So I just tell them to make sure that wherever it takes you, let it take you. Keep the fun in it. Remember why you started.�
Timothy B. Schmit will perform at Havana, 105 S. Main, St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, May 11, 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.havananewhope.com or call 215-862-5501.
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By Anthony Stoeckert
‘The Explorers Club’ ActorsNET of Bucks County is getting lots of laughs with a very English comedy
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hings have gotten ridiculous at the Heritage Center Theatre. That’s because ActorsNET of Bucks County is staging “The Explorers Club,” a wonderfully silly and hysterical play. It’s the kind of show where five educated men pray for a guinea pig who was eaten by a snake in front of the Queen, who was slapped by a blue jungle man. Perhaps some context is needed. Nell Benjamin’s play is set in London, 1879. The esteemed Explorers Club is holding its annual meeting, which begins with a song and a toast to science (the first of many). The meeting is being led by Lucius Fretway (D.J. Holcombe), who is the acting president. He proudly announces that two members of the club have an audience with the queen — Professor Cope (John Bergeron) who has discovered a new (poisonous) cobra, who he has named Rosie and wears around his neck. Meanwhile, Professor Walling (Ed Patton) has an audience with Her Majesty for his work with guinea pigs. He put food outside their cages to see if they could learn to work the latches. They did, and then they all left, except for Jane, who hasn’t figured out the latch and has become his favorite pet. “They said a man who studies snakes and a man who studies prey could never be friends, but we’ve proved them wrong!” Walling says of his friendship with Cope. Also present is Professor Sloane (Rupert Hinton), who studies biblical science and has determined the Irish are Jewish and should move to Palestine, which will cause some trouble later on. Missing is the president Harry Percy (Aaron Wexler), who’s off on his pole expedition, in search of the East and West pole. As Percy notes, “What a world we’re living in when the Irish are Jewish and all four poles are being mapped — to science!” The business Lucius really wants to get to is his nomination of Phyllida Spotte-Hume (Kyla Donnelly) to join the club. Her credentials are impeccable, as she’s discovered a lost civilization, and has brought back one its members, she calls him Luigi (played by Matthew Whiteside). He’s the blue guy, who wears red genie-like pants, no shirt and an orange tuft of hair. The reaction to Phyllida joining meets some resistance, especially from Sloane, who runs in fear from the very idea of even touching a woman. She is allowed in but Percy draws the line at her joining the men for brandy and cigars. He says she must wait in the lounge with the other ladies. When Phyllida notes there are not other ladies, Sloane quips, “I told you she’d be difficult.” Percy and Lucius both have their eyes on Phyllida, but it’s more of a conquest for Percy, where as Lucius is truly smitten — he’s even named a flower after her, never mind
Aaron Wexler and Kyla Donnelly in ActorsNET’s production of “The Explorers Club.” that the flower can lead to comas, it’s still sweet. Director Joe Doyle has assembled a marvelous cast, from top to bottom. Holcombe combines intelligence, decorum and sweetness as Lucius. Donnelly plays Phyllida as an intelligent and strong woman, one minute she tossing off a funny line, the next Phyllida is baffled as to what’s happening around her. Donnelly also has a great moment playing a countess who shares information about Phyllida. Bergeron and Patton have great comedic chemistry, Cope and Walling’s friendship is tested to hysterical results, thanks to these two actors. Wexler has a lot of fun as Percy, who is revered for his spirt and knowledge, after all if there are north and south poles, it only stands to reason there also are poles at the east and west. He has some of the night’s best lines, such as when Percy talks of naming a mountain for a sherpa girl, but it got him nowhere, “She said it already has a name.” Wexler delivers these lines expertly without pushing them or making them jokey. Hinton plays Sloane as wonderfully stuffy, but also with heart. George Agalias brings a sense of royal entitlement as Bernard Humphires, the Queen’s secretary, and Dan Hickey gets laughs as a monk with New York attitude. And then there’s Whiteside, who is fantastic as Luigi. He could have gone over the top, but he’s so subtle, and al-
ways doing something interesting while never diverting from the story. Some of his movements reminded me of Harpo Marx, and a bit where Luigi is posing as the club’s bartender (you’ll understand where he sees it) and slides drinks to Lucius is done perfectly, thanks to Whiteside and, especially Holcombe. The set by George Hartpence is one of the best I’ve seen at The Heritage Center. It’s adorned in rich wood. A stairwell with entrances on both ends of the stages leads to two doors. A bar area is decorate with artifacts, a small statue, a skull and glasses. Faux windows provide views of painted scenes. As crazy as the story is, this isn’t a door-slamming farce, it’s all done in a more proper, English sort of way. Doyle and his actors are presenting a wonderful night of muchwelcomed silliness. Opening night was a perfect evening of comedy — except for that glass that fell during the curtain call.
“The Explorers Club” continues at The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania, through May 14. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.actorsnetbucks.org or call 215-295-3694.
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ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert
Starting a Dialogue Playwright David Lee White wants to remove the taboo surrounding mental illness While addressing mental illness in “Fixed,” White also is writing a drama, and wants to do more than inform people about facts involving mental illness. “One thing I didn’t want it to be is a brochure on mental illness or bipolar disorder,” White says. “I didn’t want to to be a docudrama about ‘How you too can get treatment.’ So I hope that strikes a cord.” In writing these plays, he says he’s also considering not only of what the plays address but if they’re doing it the right way. “I’m very conscious of, ‘We’re talking about it but are we talking about the right way and are we telling the right kind of story?’” he says. He points to the Netflix show, “13 Reasons Why,” which has been the subject of controversy because of its approach to teen suicide and mental illness. “I got mad at it without ever seeing it because I had a knee-jerk response, ‘They’re David Lee White’s “Fixed” is on stage at Passage Theatre. not telling the right story,’” White says. “Any kind of mental illness or treatment is so personalized, I think the talking about it, while good, has made people conscious of, ‘Are we telling the right story?’ Sometimes there’s a thin line between exploitation and honesty. I don’t know, I think it’s possible people could watch my play and think, ‘This is [ticking] me off because it’s not like that.’ I’m not sure what to do with that.” White’s plays are often funny, and while “Fixed” has less humor than some of his other plays, White did include some funny moments, which he said was a delicate balance. “I think those three friends are funny, and they’re not particularly politically correct, especially in 2000 when they’re 17 years old,” he says. “People have come back to me and said, ‘This particular joke, I think people are going to stop listening.’ And I’ve gone, ‘Oh come on.’ But then in the end, I’ve listened to their arguments and said, ‘OK for the greater good.’ People understanding the story is more important than that one joke, but it’s a difficult dance.”
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When David Lee White writes plays about characters with mental illness, he’s looking do many things — entertain an audience, get them thinking, get them laughing, and create a story and characters audiences will relate to.” One of the things I’m really interested in is this idea of making it not such a taboo,” says White, whose play “Fixed” is being presented by Trenton’s Passage Theatre in Trenton through May 21. The play is about three friends from high school who reunite because one of them, Ronnie (played by Maria Konstantinidis), is suffering from schizoaffective disorder symptoms of which can include hallucinations, delusions, and mood disorders. One of the ideas of the play is that Ronnie’s friends, Valerie (Alicia Isabel Rivas) and Daryl (Phillip Gregory Burke), didn’t know Ronnie dealt with mental illness back when they were friends, and White says the taboo factor is likely a reason why.” And I think that was one of the reasons why I didn’t notice the signs,” says White, who wrote about his struggle with depression in his one-man play, “Panther Hollow.” “I didn’t recognize it, no one really talked about that stuff.” The play’s writing came about in part because of “Panther Hollow,” in which White addressed some of his experiences in high school.” It dredged up a lot of high school stuff,” White says. “But then I got really interested in (the idea that) people who show symptoms of mental illness start showing it kind of young, but no one really gets it. No one really sees it and yet it can have this kind of profound impact if you’re around it.” The character of Ronnie, he says, is somewhat based on someone from his college days. “I just didn’t see it at the time,” he says of that college friend dealing with mental illness. “I didn’t notice everything that was happening.” He adds that as he wrote about friendship, he found himself thinking about friends from high school, and how we think those friendships could never end, yet some of them inevitably do.
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PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): A Quiet Passion (PG13) Fri. 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4, 6:45; Mon. 5:15, 8; Tues. 4, 8; Wed.-Thurs. 2:15, 5:15. Their Finest (R) Fri. 4, 7, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:25; Sun. 4:15, 7; Mon.-Tues. 5; Wed. 5, 8; Thurs. 4, 8. Royal Opera House: Madama Butterfly (NR) Sun. 12:30 p.m. Exhibition on Screen: The Curious World of Hieronymus Bosch (NR) Mon. 7:30 p.m.Exhibition on Screen: The Artist’s Garden (NR) Wed. 2 p.m. WWI Centenary: All Quiet on the Western Front (NR) Wed. 7:30 p.m. National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead (NR) Thurs. 7 p.m.
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“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, 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, 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, through May 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, through May 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. “Rent,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 20th anniversary tour of smash Broadway musical about artists in New York’s East Village, May 5, 8 p.m.,
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May 6, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-2467469. “Annie,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical favorite about Annie and, Daddy Warbucks, May 7, 2 p.m., 8 p.m. www.statetheatrenj.org; 732246-7469. “Boy from Oz,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Pierott Productions’ staging of musical based on the life of famed singer-songwriter Peter Allen, May 12-21; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. CHILDREN’S THEATER “Biscuit,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Based on the books by Alyssa Satin Copucilli about a girl who learns there’s a lot to owning a puppy, May 20, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333.
DANCE Mercer Dance Ensemble, Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. The ensemble will perform “Roots to Wings: MDE in Concert.” The show includes 15 dances ranging from modern styles to contemporary ballet, tap, ballroom dancing, theater art and improvisation, May 6, 8 p.m., May 7, 2 p.m. www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “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, a handsome prince, and a servant girl who 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. Andrew Ruggieri stars as Peter Allen and Christina Kosyla is Liza Minnelli in Pierott Productions’ presentation of “The Boy from Oz” at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of West Windsor Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, May 12-21. The show tells the story of the performer-songwriter Allen, and includes such songs as “Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You Can Do)” “I Honestly Love You” and “I Go to Rio.” Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students. For tickets and information, go to www.kelseytheatre.net or call 609-570-3333.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The orchestra will perform a concert titled “Metamorphosis” featuring the U.S. premiere of Zhou Tilan’s “Broken Ink,” as well as music by Claude Debussy, Paul Hindemith and Carl Maria von Weber, May 7, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $33-$82; princetonsymphony.org; 609-4970020. Murray Perahia, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University campus, Princeton. Piano concert featuring works by Bach, Schubert, Mozart and Beethoven, May 11, 8 p.m. $25-$50; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220.
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THINGS TO DO The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe. Under the direction of Chui-Tze Lin, the orchestra will perform Beethoven’s “Leonore Overture No.3” and SiCong Ma’s “The Mongolian Dance,” May 13, 7 p.m. $3; monroetownshipculturalarts.com; 877-772-5425. JAZZ, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. 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 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. Gordon Lightfoot, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Concert by the singer-songwriter whose songs include “If You Could Read My Mind,” “Carefree Highway,” “Sundown,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” May 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25-$65; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Audra McDonald, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. The six-time Tony winner will perform a concert of Broadway songs and music from the Great American Songbook, May 13, 6 p.m. $35-$75. Tickets for the State Theatre’s including a live dance band, food, auction and the concert cost $700; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-2467469. Dark Star Orchestra, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Grateful Dead cover band that recreates historic concert set lists, May 15, 7:30 p.m. $38-$40; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.
MUSEUMS
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 34. Juried exhibit supporting area artists, May 6 through June 25. VIP Night including preview of art sale, meet-and-greet with artists and announcement of prizes, May 5, 6-8 p.m. $15, $10 at door. Ellarslie Open Night 2, open to the public, May 6, 68 p.m. Gallery talk with winning artists, June 4, 2 p.m. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 14 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Bruce Springsteen: A Photography Journey.” Curated by the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live. Exhibit features more than 40 photographs of the rock legend, and video interviews with the show’s five photographers: Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Pamela Springsteen, and Frank Stefanko. Together they revisit Springsteen’s career as a frontman and songwriter, capturing his charisma and off stage vulnerability, and documenting a great American musical legend, through May 21, 2017. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “The Berlin Painter and His World: Athenian Vase-Painting in the Early Fifth Century B.C.,” The exhibition will present 84 vessels and statuettes from the period, including 54 of the finest vases attributed to the Berlin Painter, providing a window into the world of Athenian society 2,500 years ago, through June 11. “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund
Art by Teachers “The Path” by Linda Gilbert is on view in an exhibit by the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class from the New Jersey outreach chapter at The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranbury, May 7-24. Gilbert is an instructor in the class. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 7 and May 21, 1-3 p.m. A reception will be held, May 7, 1-3 p.m. For more information, go to www.cranburytownship.org. 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
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.
DANCE
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, May 10, 8 p.m. (Instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $9; Saturday Night Country Dance, May 13, 8-11 p.m. (instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Department of Recreation and Community Services, 641 Plainsboro Road. Ballroom dancing. Coffee and dessert, then take a dance lesson, June 10, 7-8:30 p.m., $12, $10 Plainsboro residents; 609799-0909, ext. 1719. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.
COMEDY
Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Rory Albanese, May 5-6; James Goff, May 12-13; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Dan Soder, May 5-6, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Christopher Titus, May 12-13, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $28; stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. “Gallery 33 at Comisky’s Greenhouses,” 315 Franklin Demetri Martin, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., St. (Route 33), Hightstown. Exhibit of landscape oil paint- New Brunswick. “Daily Show” regular performing ings by artist Paul Mordetsky. Opening reception featuring standup, May 12, 8 p.m., $25-$55; www.statetheatrenj.org. Mordetsky as well as other artists, along with live music and light refreshments, through May 18, 6-8 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/comiskys or call 609448-1705. Poets at the Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 With“The Black South in the Sixties,” Bernstein Gallery at erspoon St., Princeton. Poets read from their works followed the Woordrow Wilson School in front of Robertson Hall on by an open-mic session, May 8, 7 p.m. www.princetonlithe Princeton University Campus. Exhibit of photography brary.org; 609-924-9529 by Julius Lester, who photographed major portions of the Friends of the Lawrence Library Open House, black South and the civil rights movement from 1964 to Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike (Route 1), 1968, when he was a leader of the Student Nonviolent Co- Lawrenceville. Historian and musician Matthew Backes will ordinating Committee, through May 18. Hours: Mon.-Fri. discuss the origins, styles, and interrelated histories of a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. range of fiddle traditions while providing demonstration of “Eternal Beauty, Perpetual Green: Perpetual Green: technique and repertoire. The Friends of the Lawrence LiPreserves through the Seasons,” Johnson Education Cen- brary will also award two scholarships to outstanding local ter, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Works by seven artists students, May 11, 2-4 p.m. For more information, go to celebrating preservation, through June 16. Reception, www.mcl.org or call 609-989-6920. April 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Joyce Carol Oates, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Princeton. The author will discuss her newest novel, “A Sculpture Exhibit by Patrick Strzelec, Graves Terrace Book of American Martyrs.” Oates tells the story of two very at Paul Robeson Center of the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., different and yet intimately linked American families. Luther Princeton. Outdoor exhibit of works by Patrick Strzelec, who Dunphy is an ardent Evangelical who envisions himself as makes abstract sculpture using a full range of materials. acting out God’s will when he assassinates an abortion This Graves Terrace exhibition will provide the public with provider in his small Ohio town while Augustus Voorhees, an introduction to Strzelec’s work preceding the installation the idealistic but self-regarding doctor who is killed, leaves of his work on Witherspoon Street at the site of the new behind a wife and children scarred and embittered by grief, Avalon Princeton residencies, through June, 2017. For May 17, 6:30 p.m. www.labyrinthbooks.com; 609-497more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 1600. 609-924-8777. “The Natural Muse,” West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. Exhibit featuring 32 works by area artists, juried by Joy Kreves, through May 6. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.westwindsorarts.org.
MISCELLANY
LIFESTYLE 1B
Friday, May 5, 2017
A Packet Publication
PACKET PICKS May 6 ‘Shear Fun’ at Howell Farm Howell Living History Farm will hold its annual “Shear Fun” event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program features sheep shearing, sheep herding, and related arts, crafts and demonstrations. Sheep-shearing demonstrations will be at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Shearers will use hand shears and children can crank a set of circa 1900 “automatic shears,” the precursor to electric shears. A children’s craft program, “Corn Cob Sheep,” will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $3. In the event of rain, all shearing and wool processing will be held inside barns and the farm’s Visitor Center. Howell Farm is located on Valley Road, off Route 29 in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. For more information, go to www.howellfarm.org or call 609-737-3299.
Soul food at Easy Speak Easy Speak deli in Princeton will host a “Pop Up Soul Food Night” with Chef Sally Kornegay, beginning at 4 p.m. The menu will include southern fried chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, green beans, cole slaw, corn bread and sweet potato pie. Easy Speak deli is located at 44 Leigh Ave., Princeton. For more information, go to www.easyspeakdeli.com or call 609-423-2462.
May 7 Beethoven movie at library The Princeton Public Library will present a screening of “Beethoven Lives Upstairs,” beginning at 2 p.m. Featuring more than 25 excerpts of Beethoven’s bestloved works, this family movie tells the story of a young boy who develops a friendship with a boarder in his parents’ house, Ludwig von Beethoven. The film is being presented in partnership with The Princeton Festival Guild in advance of its June production of Beethoven’s opera Fidelio. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
May 10 Princeton photo club meeting Architect John Clarke FAIA will give a talk titled “Images From the Street” at the Princeton Photography Club’s next meeting, 7:309:30 p.m. at the D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Way in Princeton. Clarke will discuss the influence that three significant street photographers, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Fan Ho, and Peter Turnley, have had on his photography. He will also present the concept of ‘making photos to DIE for’ as put forth by Graig Semetko and describe how this idea relates to the evolution of his street photography work over the past 5 years. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.princetonphotoclub.org.
Photos by Wiebke Martens
A tiger sculpture by Bruce Moore at Adams Mall. Below, Henry Hall in full bloom creates a perfect scene for spring.
Let’s take a walk around Princeton A new book shares insight into town and gown, through words and pictures By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang want to take you for a walk around Princeton. They want to show you the architecture, natural beauty and history of Princeton. And they’re doing that with their book “Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours” (Schiffer, 2017). The book is described as a “photographic guide” with five illustrated walking tours. The tours’ themes are: “Historic University,” “Downtown Princeton,” “West Around Mercer Hill,” The University in the TwentyFirst Century,” and “From Seminary to Institute.” The book also offers information about attractions in Princeton and surrounding areas, covering such topics as history, nature and gardens, the arts, hiking, biking and more, local food, and the sciences. Martens took the photos and Jang wrote the text. Both have lived in Princeton for about 10 years, and with Martens’ talents with a camera and Jang’s background as a historian and educator who led walking tours for the Historical Society of Princeton, they thought they could create a new kind of book about Princeton. “We thought, well, maybe we can do this together and delve more deeply into Princeton’s history, because there has to be a lot we don’t know and it would be fun to look at it with new eyes, hence the name ‘Discovering Princeton,’” Jang said. “Whether you’re a longtime resident or an alumnus or maybe a visitor… we thought, ‘maybe we can show it in a little bit of a new light.’” The authors — who will discuss their photographic guide at Labyrinth Books in Princeton, May 6 — said it became pretty obvious early on that history was going to be one of the themes for a walk. Doing justice to 300 years was a challenge, and they also wanted to do justice to more modern times. “Because I think, as is the case in almost any history you’re tackling, sometimes there isn’t that much written about the last 10 or 15 years,” Jang said. “We’re not saying this is comprehensive but we try to really tell the story pretty much up to now. I think we were deeply curious throughout the process, and still are, as to how Princeton became what it is today.” The walk themed around Princeton University in the 21st century came about because it explores a lesserknown aspect of Princeton, where the older a building is, the more it resembles what people think of as the university’s architecture. “We thought that was very important, sometimes those buildings get short shrift,” Jang said. “Not always, there’s a great modern architecture book, but some people say, ‘That‘s not the real Princeton.’ We thought, ‘These are beautiful, interesting buildings.’” Also important to the authors was the idea that people would learn about Princeton as they take these walks. “We tried to devise walks that have an arc and tell a story,” Martens said. “So the first walk [on the history of]
the campus is from the founding of the university to the 1940s more or less where the gothic phase ended with Firestone.” Martens says the 21st-century chapter covers the campus’ modern architecture but also developments at the university in terms of science, sports and campus life. “There is sort of a backstory behind each of the walks,” she said. The book is designed to be taken along on walks, and also read at home, where readers can learn about the town, look at the photography and make plans for future walks. In addition to showing the places of Princeton, the photos sometime
show people, or signs of people. For example, a wintertime image of Cannon Green on the university campus is decorated by a group of snow people with their arms stretched as if they are performing on stage. The University Chapel is pictured as a group of people enter it, a man is buying a ticket outside the Princeton Garden Theatre, and fireworks light up the university’s football field. “We wanted it to be alive. I think photos have more of an impact if, at least sometimes. you see somebody in the photograph,” Martens said. The authors also learned a lot about Princeton as they worked on the book.
“We had to do a lot of research,” Jang said. “Even having worked at the Historical Society, there’s so much to know. Everything we wanted to mention, we had to do our best and our due diligence.”
Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang will discuss and sign copies of “Discovering Princeton: A Photograph Guide with Five Walking Tours” at Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton, May 6, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. They also will hold a talk, followed by a walk on the Princeton University campus. For more information, go to www.labyrinthbooks.com or call 609497-1600.
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The Week of Friday, May 5, 2017
WHAT’S IN STORE
Rich Fisher
Dedicated to Dance Pennington Studio teaches in an informative, patient and understanding way
If a resume alone made for a good instructor, The Pennington Studio would be standing tall amongst area dance and performing arts studios if only for that. But owner/instructor Dawn Cargiulo Berman knows it takes more than a good background to be a good teacher. Therefore, The Pennington Studio not only provides successful artists in their field who know how to communicate their skills to their students, whether they’re learning dance, vocals, visual art, or fitness. Their presence, along with Berman amassing a lifetime of knowledge that allows her to develop curriculum necessary for each level, has made TPS a burgeoning success since opening last year. Berman started teaching at the ripe old age of 11 at her mother’s studio in Freehold. She quickly pointed out she is a better teacher in her 40s than her 20s just through life experiences. She has danced around the world and, through her vast network, brought in some of the best at their profession to instruct. “You can get great training here and I’ll only bring people in that I really believe in, who have a lot of experience and experience with teaching children,” Berman said. “One can be a very successful performer but it’s important to have the experience in teaching as well. Working with children is a whole other education. . . . “I was in no way the teacher (in the mid 1990s) that I am now. A lot of the teachers are older, you become a different kind of teacher after having children. You think you know, until you have children. It’s a lot easier to be a bit more compassionate or notice things you didn’t notice before.” The Pennington Studio teaches adults as well but the concept is similar, one still must communicate in an informative, but patient, understanding manner. Having those instructors is one of the perks provided by TPS — which teaches students starting at age 2 — while another is making sure pupils gain an understanding of their capabilities by exploring their creative energy and ability through modern dance. “What sets us apart is we are also providing some great jazz and modern dance training along with ballet,” Berman noted. “Modern dance training allows the student to have an opportunity to create their own movement, have a voice inside of their dance technique. So while the technique we’re sharing with the children is very important, it’s paramount that we always stay focused on them as artists and as children and are able to develop their voice. “Students can be recreational dancers and take one class a week that’s jazz, one that’s ballet. And that is perfectly fine too. We’re here to teach them steps, technique and musicality but, in addition, thread something into a class that pulls out a bit of what‘s happening with them, or some kind of creative component. So that’s a bit different.” To appreciate the qualities The Pennington Studio has to offer, one should also appreciate the extraordinary history of its owner. Growing up in Freehold Borough, as a preschooler Berman began taking lessons from her mom, Gail Cargiulo, who gave them for free at the local YMCA. Gail also built the gymnastics program there and Dawn took every class she taught. When Dawn was in high school, Gail opened Gallery of Dance in Freehold, which is still in operation. By that point, Dawn was all over the place with her interests. “I was very active, so I did everything,” she said, “I loved gymnastics, dance, soccer and riding my bike. I loved running track in high school and I loved music. I drove my mother crazy because I wanted to do everything, but I loved dancing.” So much so, that in her final two years, she took her academic courses at Freehold, but spent half a day at nearby Howell High School to study jazz, ballet and modern dance. “That was the first time I was exposed to modern dance,” she said. “I also did theater and acting classes. Modern was a bit of a fusion of my athleticism and creativity, and a place where I could take all these things and put them into one space.” Suddenly, it all clicked. Berman realized that dance was another way to express herself and further discover her talents and capabilities “I hadn’t considered studying dance in college before having that experience,” she said. “I was thinking of going to college for visual arts. But it was very challenging physically and it was my first experience with a particular teacher that wasn’t in an acting class, where physically I got to create things. You do exercises and structured improvisations that draw from who you are and build something with your body and music. It was a bit of a culmination of all my worlds.” Next stop was the University of Arts in Philadelphia where, during her sophomore year, Berman was floored by a performance by the Transitions Dance Company from the Laban Centre in London. “I thought they were incredible,” Dawn said. So much so, that she applied to, and was accepted by Laban Dance Centre — the largest school for contemporary dance in the world, and one of Europe’s leading and largest, institutions for contemporary dance artist training. Berman planned on just one year abroad, and was the lone American in the program. But that year was so rewarding that she opted to get her degree from Laban with a B.A. in dance and theater. Upon graduating in 1995, she successfully auditioned for the same Transitions Company that originally lured her to Laban. “It’s a post-graduate course, but very competitive and an incredible experience,” Berman
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Young dancers show off the moves they’ve learned at Pennington Studio. said. “That was one year of literally just 365 days of dance, with a handful of days off.” A group of 12 worked with four different choreographers as they traveled and performed like a professional company throughout Europe. Japan and Taiwan. They would dance, teach, and learn percussion instruments to assist each other. Only eight lasted the entire year. “It was so intense and physically very difficult,” Dawn said. “Some people’s bodies couldn’t keep up with it. But it broadened my horizons. I had already been traveling a lot from living in London, but this was traveling and performing and teaching. We had to push ourselves.” After that year, Berman returned home to live with her parents and was burned out. For a brief time, dance was on the back burner. “It was an intense year,” she said. “You come home and you’re like, ‘I don’t know if I ever want to do that again.’” Berman worked in her mom’s studio for a year and the urge slowly came back. “I wanted to get traveling again, I missed that, and I missed teaching,” she said. “And I loved performing.” She went to some auditions and one paid off big as she joined the MOMIX Dance Company, performing throughout America and Europe, while also teaching master classes at the university level. That lasted for eight years, while Berman also performed with New York City-based Neo Labos, Shoestring and Isadora Dance Legacy. She collaborated with Vienna-based Blue Moon Productions performing in Vienna, Belgium and New York. Over time, Berman developed a desire to “take ownership of a program.” She created and directed the dance program at Mainland High School in South Jersey but after two years it was not working logistically. She took on the same role at Middlesex Vocational School but that was not the right fit either. At that point her first child came along, followed by three more (now ages 7 to 14). She and her husband landed in Pennington, where Berman lent her talents to the Lawrenceville School, Rider University and Princeton Ballet School, among others. She also still performed with several companies in Philadelphia. But Berman still had that itch to create her own source of performing artists. “For the past two years I had this desire to have ownership over something and build something,” she said. It was fulfilled a year ago, when Pennington Dance closed down after 30 years. Dawn’s friends immediately contacted her about opening her own studio. “That’s always nice to be wanted,” she said with a laugh. “It’s a lot of work and not great hours for having kids but it was always sort of ruminating in my head. I would look at spaces and think of what I wanted to do, so it was always there. However, the reality of what it would take was something I was very aware of.” Berman had little time to analyze the situation if she wanted to maintain many of the students who went to Pennington Dance. She decided to give it a go and a soft opening last June was followed by the official opening in September. She has been extremely pleased with the first year, which drew more than 100 students. If the studio maintains the same growth rate through the next year, Berman will need to find a larger space. Not every student is looking for a dancing career, but for those serious about embracing their training, The Pennington Studio offers a CORE program for dancers 9 and older. Dancers are required to take two 90-minute ballet classes each week and encouraged to take an additional jazz and modern class. “This expands their technical capacity,” Berman said. “Ballet is going to help dictate what kind of a dancer you are. Even if you are modern or jazz dancer, you’re going to be a better dancer if you’re studying ballet technique. But to study just ballet is limiting.”
And in today’s professional dance world, diverse talents are necessary as choreographers put their own modern interpretation on routines. “At one time, 30 or 40 years ago, to study just ballet and get into a ballet company would have been more typical,” said Berman, who mainly teaches modern dance. “But it’s much more competitive to get into a ballet company now. Ballet choreography has become more contemporary to sell seats. “They still do classical pieces but they’ll use more contemporary choreographers. They are different styles; so you are very limited if you’re just studying ballet. But for us, if we tell you to just study jazz and not have great ballet training, it’s also a disservice to your training.” TPS ballet coordinator Mary Pat Robertson, the director of Princeton Ballet School for 30 years, is the CORE teacher. Robertson has been cited by the U.S. Congress, among others, for her work in the field; and is one of an all-star faculty
that was quickly assembled by Berman. Also on staff are dance instructors Brandon Joshua Jones, Taylor Miller, John Barrella and Gabriella Profitt; vocal teacher Elizabeth Sutton; and Jen DeFilippi, creator and instructor for the Wake & Shake fitness class. Space prohibits listing the impressive accomplishments of each instructor, but their complete bios are on the website. “Their experience and professionalism completely carries the studio,” Berman said. “The ability to be able to rely on people’s talents and professional work ethic is invaluable.” There are several other special classes at The Pennington Studio. Once a week, a group from the Eden School of Autism takes lessons, and the students also supply some of their artwork that adorns the studio walls. The nearby Pennington School has students walk over three times a week for classes in jazz, ballet and modern.
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Dr. Anish Sheth
Keys to diagnosing colon cancer
Once a disease that primarily affected people over age 50, colorectal cancer is on the rise among young and middle-aged adults in the United States. A recently released study by the American Cancer Society found that compared to people born around 1950, when colorectal cancer risk was lowest, those born in 1990 have double the risk of colon cancer and quadruple the risk of rectal cancer. While it remains unclear what is causing the trend, researchers theorize that the rise in colorectal cancer rates among younger adults could be linked to the rise in obesity rates. What is certain, however, is that no matter how old you are, paying attention to your colon health and taking symptoms seriously is key to diagnosing cancer in its earliest stages when it is most treatable. Home to trillions of bacteria Excluding skin cancers, colorectal cancer is the third-most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than
95,500 new cases of colon cancer and more than 39,900 new cases of rectal cancer will be diagnosed in 2017. Further, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States and the second-leading cause in men. Though it’s not exactly certain what causes colon cancer, researchers have identified certain risk factors that may increase your chances of developing the disease including: • Being overweight or obese • Lack of physical activity • A diet high in red meat and processed meats • Smoking • Heavy alcohol use In addition, your colon is home to trillions of bacteria that make up your gut microbiome. Changes or imbalances in the microbiome may affect your gastrointestinal function and increase your risk for colon and other cancers. What’s more, your colon health can have a direct affect on your overall health, as the colon is home to trillions of bacteria that not
only affect your gastrointestinal function, but may also play a role in immunological, metabolic, and neurological diseases. Pay attention to changes Almost everyone will experience a case of diarrhea or constipation every now and then. This type of occasional gastrointestinal upset is normal and may be related to something you ate, stress or medication. However, if you notice any of the following symptoms, especially if they get worse over time, see your doctor: • Changes in your bowel habits • Persistent diarrhea • Chronic constipation
have an advantage being at TPS. Due to the plethora of influential theater arts people she has befriended over the years, Dawn can help set up opportunities for deserving pupils. “Having connections is definitely an advantage,” she said. “Dancing is such a competitive art form that you couldn’t guarantee anybody anything. But could you get
them in the door, get them an audition, say to someone ‘Hey look at this person, I had a great experience with them.’” Yeah we can do that. And that’s a lot.” Her main reason for opening The Pennington Studio is to provide area residents a chance to become involved with the arts, no matter what level they are at.
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• Abdominal pain • Increased gas production • Changes in the caliber of your stool • Blood in your stool Your bowel movements can tell you a lot about your colon health so pay attention when you go to the bathroom and remember to look before you flush. More of the good, less of the bad One of the best ways to maintain your colon health is to lead a healthy lifestyle with more of the good things and less of the bad. Exercise. Increasing your level of activity lowers your risk of colorectal cancer and pre-cancerous polyps. Eat a healthy diet. A diet high in vegetables, fruits and whole grains and low in red and processed meats have been linked with lower colorectal cancer risk. Limit processed and sugary foods. Studies have also shown that fiber in the diet may reduce colorectal cancer risk. Additionally, food-based probiotics found in items like yogurt and fermented foods can help keep your microbiome healthy.
Limit alcohol use. Alcohol use has been linked with a higher risk of colorectal cancers, especially among men. Don’t smoke. Smoking is linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, as well as many other cancers and health problems. Quitting smoking may help lower your risk of colorectal cancer and other types of cancer. Early detection is key Colon cancer is most treatable when it is detected before it has spread beyond the bowel. Screening should begin at age 50, or earlier for people with a family history of colon cancer. There are a variety of screening options for colorectal cancer, but colonoscopy is the most effective at detecting small polyps and enabling doctors to remove them before they become cancer. University Medical Center of Princeton, through a partnership with local gastroenterologists, offers a “Direct Access Colonoscopy” program to help speed the process of scheduling a routine screening colonoscopy for certain patients ages 50 and over.
Individuals can call UMCP’s Surgical Scheduling Office directly to make an appointment for a colonoscopy and if they meet certain screening criteria, will be scheduled for the procedure within days. Learn more Princeton HealthCare System, through its Community Education & Outreach Program, will host a discussion titled Ease Your Anxieties About Colonoscopies from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on May 12 at the Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton. To register for the free session or for more information, go to www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 888-897-8979. To find a gastroenterologist with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.
Because for Berman, the arts matter. “I believe the arts play an integral and positive role in the health and success of children, communities and culture,” Berman said. “The arts, self expression and creative work help us define our uniqueness and develop our personal voice. It’s a kind of learning and exploration that brings
connection and energy to all the other learning and facets of our life.” “The arts bring people together with their ability to draw connections within darkness and light, and throughout all human culture. Teaching technique is a passion of mine, yet the most profound experiences are those moments when my students find their voice.
For me, this is the ultimate goal.”
Anish Sheth, M.D., is board certified in gastroenterology. He is Chief of Gastroenterology and Director of the Esophageal Program at University Medical Center of Princeton.
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“We just started to create a dance program for Pennington that’s completely equal to the program I was involved with for eight years at Lawrenceville,” Dawn said. “That’s brand new, we’ll just keep expanding that program moving forward.” For talented dancers who want to move forward, they
The Pennington Studio is at 114 Straube Center Blvd; Suite K-2, Pennington. For more information, go to www.thepenningtonstudio.com, email info@thepenningtonstudio.co m or call 609-737-1264.
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Home is where the art is Works from HomeFront’s ArtSpace program will be on view in Princeton for three weeks By Ilene Dube Special Writer
Is creating artwork a privilege only those with means can afford? Not at HomeFront, where the creative process is used as a tool to heal, and to break down barriers to celebrate the human spirit, says ArtSpace Founding Director Ruthann Traylor. Traylor and her dedicated team are busy preparing for ArtJam, the pop-up gallery that will open Friday, May 19, at 19 Hulfish St., Princeton, and run for three weeks. This is the seventh year for the annual event that brings together professional artists, such as Judith K. Brodsky and Nell Painter, along with HomeFront client-artists. All the artwork is for sale, and money raised helps to pay for the ArtSpace program, including art supplies — which are, indeed, a luxury. “Simply being able to buy supplies is a challenge both for clients and for the program,“ says Traylor. “ArtSpace encourages creativity and self-expression in a safe and nurturing environment. Many HomeFront clients have found a sense of purpose, renewal and confidence through our ArtSpace programs, which allows them to discover their talents. This exhibit is where their creativity is on display and they take pride in what they have accomplished.” There are many reasons people become homeless, from having employment outsourced, a home burn down or raising a child with a disability as a single parent, to suffering traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident or having to care for elderly parents when resources are tight. Anxious and uncertain about her future, one client, after becoming reacquainted with her love for painting in ArtSpace, said, “Now my confidence is back. I don’t feel like I have limits anymore.” The stories of people who have found their life’s direction through HomeFront could fill a book — and they have. “New Ways of Seeing My World” is a book commemorating HomeFront’s 25th anniversary and offers photos of seven ArtSpace artists, their stories in their own words and their art. Interspersed are quotes and images of works by other ArtSpace clients. The book will be available for sale at ArtJam. HomeFront’s Family Campus opened in September 2015 in a decommissioned Naval training station at the Trenton Mercer Airport. Previously housed on the campus of the nearby Katzenbach School, the 42,000-square-foot campus accommodates 38 families, offering on-site access to childcare, job training, computer skills and other services designed to break the cycle of homelessness. The building, at one time described as an ugly hulking block with only five windows, has undergone a $6 million makeover to become an inviting haven for families. The light-filled lobby includes a stacked-stone fountain and a quilted donor recognition wall that is itself a work of art. Directed by artist Kate Graves and executed by ArtSpace and SewingSpace participants and volunteers, each bronze donor plaque is placed in its own fabric square, carefully selected to express something about each donor. It reads like the hall of fame of the greater Princeton area’s generous humanitarians. A visitor is struck by how clean and organized the center is, without seeming institutional. According to the website, the Family Preservation Center is “first-class without being luxurious, a place where parents and children stand taller.” In addition to the 38 furnished dorm rooms, there are comfortable lounges and sitting areas where residents and visitors can watch TV, check for e-mail messages or read a book. Residents of the Family Preservation Center are avid readers — there is a library filled with inviting books that is open until 1 a.m., staffed with volunteer librarians. With plush seating, it is a relaxing environment in which to read alongside stuffed animals. “I’d rather be READING,” says a sign on the wall. When clients first come to HomeFront, they are tested for reading and math levels, according to Lynne Wise, who runs the Higher Expectations program. HomeFront has 34 retired educators who work one-on-one with clients to get their high school diplomas. HomeFront is a state-certified testing center, and of those who successfully complete their diplomas, 78 percent go on to college or job training, according to Wise. In addition to shelves filled with textbooks, the Higher Expectations program has its Wall of Success, where each graduate is pictured in cap and gown. Page through any high school yearbook and you will not find a happier crew than pictured on the Wall of Success. Besides textbook learning, youngsters at HomeFront are treated to performances, such as a recent one by the Westminster Players. Each child sat rapt throughout the show. Connie Mercer founded HomeFront 25 years ago when
The painting “Birch Trees” by a member of HomeFront’s ArtSpace program will be on view at a pop-up gallery on Hulfish Street. she saw families warehoused in motel rooms along U.S. 1 with no privacy, no place to cook meals, no place to refrigerate infant formula, no place for children to play or do homework. “These families were living across the hall from drug dealers and prostitutes,” she says. “I knew I had to do something.” Offering much more than temporary housing, HomeFront has become a one-stop social-service campus that emphasizes practical training while restoring the spirit. A typical family may stay 45 days to two months, when government funding runs out and private funding kicks in, but the goal is to get the families permanent housing and provide support services as needed. A “free store” of donated furnishings helps to make the housing home, and in the SewingSpace program, clients can make pillows and curtains. There is a cafeteria where clients are served three meals a day, and Bubbie’s Kitchen, named for Mercer’s mother, the late Bernice Roud, who volunteered daily at HomeFront for 20 years until turning 91. “We think of our grandmothers’ kitchens, so it’s nice to have a kitchen named for a grandmother,” says Mercer. Bubbie’s Kitchen is an elegant space where families learn to cook nutritious meals. An anonymous donor made the kitchen possible, and designed it as well, with stone counters, stainless steel ranges, sleek modern cabinets and All Clad pots and pans. The backsplash is tile, designed to resemble wood, and above it are colorful photographs of
artichokes and eggplants. “The best ingredient is confidence, the best nutrient is love,” says a sign on the wall. Stainless steel shelves are fully stocked with canisters of flour and sugar and canned goods. There are Cuisinart processors and blenders and stainless steel sinks. Each drawer of utensils is fully stocked with the best equipment — no messy kitchen junk drawers here! According to Mercer, the donor held a house party, inviting friends who brought the best kitchenware available. A childcare center is clean and cheerful, with tiny tables and play kitchens, helping provide a safe environment while parents get trained and get back to work. And, thanks to ArtSpace, brightly colored artwork lights up the hallways. “We had a vision of what would work to help families move from homelessness to self-sufficiency, and now only after a year of having it up and running, putting all the resources in one spot, including partner agencies on site, we have turned swords into ploughshares, creating a fertile environment to help people become whole,” Mercer said. ArtJam includes paintings, photography, glass, sculpture, jewelry and products created at SewingSpace, a branch of HomeFront’s ArtSpace program teaching HomeFront clients how to sew and develop entrepreneurial skills. Opening reception: Friday, May 19, 6-9 p.m. In addition, the Wondrous on Witherspoon Pop-Up Art Gallery, 14 ½ Witherspoon St., Princeton, also benefitting HomeFront’s ArtSpace, will be part of the May 19 “Art Walk” reception.
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Rich Fisher
The inside scoop on deals and news happening at area stores
Shop Talk is a weekly notebook that gets out the word about sales, promotions, and new businesses that are opening in the area. This week’s items are as follows: There will be a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the newly constructed Family Support Center at Daytop New Jersey at Crawford House, May 23 at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno will serve as guest speaker. The welcome and dedication with comments from Lt. Governor Guadagno will run from 2 to 2:30, followed by an open house from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public. To RSVP email Francesca Viola at fviola@daytopnj.org. The new family support center at Crawford House helps mothers rebuild broken relationships and re-establish trust with their children and other family members in a space designed to foster the motherchild bond and family connection. The project was made possible by funding from the RWJ 1962 Charitable Trust, NJ Department of Community Affairs and MontgomeryRocky Hill and Hillsborough Rotary and a gift in memory of Shirley Martin. Crawford House is located at 362 Sunset Road in Skillman. For more information, go to daytopnj.org or call 888432-9867. *** Labyrinth Books‘ annual storewide sale will be held May 5-7. Customers can save 10- to 20-percent on new books, 20to 30-percent on used and sale books, and up to 50-percent on selected gift and stationery items. The bargain basement will feature additional discounts up to 50 percent off many of the already-discounted new and used books. There will also be bargain
books for $1-$10. Spend $75 and receive a Labyrinth tote bag. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., authors Wiebke Martens and Jennifer Jang will sign copies of their new book — “Discovering Princeton: a Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours.” There will also be a free bagel brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Labyrinth Books is located at 122 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to labyrinthbooks.com or call 609-497-1600. *** Phil McAuliffe and the Trenton Makes Band will celebrate the release of McAuliffe’s first album, “The Great Road,” with a concert at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 at the door, $12 in advance. For tickets and information, go to www.therecord-collector.com or call 609-324-0880. *** Treat Mom to an unforgettable meal at Salt Creek Grille Princeton, May 14. The special Mother’s Day menu will feature delicious favorites like the Ahi Tuna Stack, 14-ounce Dry-Aged Delmonico and Cheesecake Brownie Swirl. To make a reservation, call 609419-4200. *** Creative Marketing Alliance (CMA), a full service, award-winning, strategic marketing and integrated communications firm in Princeton Junction, welcomed Brian Reynolds as the new director of business development. “Brian has incredible knowledge of marketing and sales, plus his way of intuitively connecting with people, listening to their needs and presenting innovative, long-term strategic solutions made him a clear fit for the team,” said Jeffrey Barnhart, president and
CEO of CMA. “We have tasked him with the goal of updating our business development efforts and our business process and taking us to the next level of growth. I think we have a tremendous business development team that is poised to take CMA to new heights.” Reynolds will use his more than 20 years of front-line sales and strategic marketing experience to work with clients to help them meet their growth goals with marketing services. His experience with his own businesses and in key leadership roles in large corporations gives him the client-side service that is a hallmark of CMA. “He was a clear fit for our core values,” said CMA COO Christian Amato. “Brian has already embraced them and is sharing his knowledge with the new business team to enhance their existing skill sets, which is what we look for in a leader. His innovative sales strategies will be a perfect match for what our clients are looking for and help catapult CMA to the next level.” For more information, go to cmamarketingsolutions.com. *** Blue Mercury at 72 Palmer Square West in Princeton is offering Spring Makeup Parties on the following dates: 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. *** 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. Next up to be shown is “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” on Friday, May 19.
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. *** Pure Barre on 31-D Hulfish Street in Princeton is 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. *** 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 at www.cranburymassage.com or by calling 609-655-1801. *** 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 per-
spective 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. *** 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/summercamp. *** Scrap U & Artistry Too of 2 Clerico Lane, Suite 201 in Hillsborough is hosting a num-
ber of events over the coming months, including: Kids Craft Club during school holidays. The club will encourage children’s creativity as they hang out with other kids, listen to music, and create projects. It is open to boys and girls in grades K-8, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full or half days are available. Beforeand after-care are available. The club runs the week of April 10-14 and April 27.
Summer camps include: July 5-7, Water World Theme: Create a variety of projects related to water — water bombs, watercolor fun, clay water swirl bowl and sensory water jars. July 10-14, Summer Breeze: Celebrate being outside and enjoying summer. Create projects related to the outdoors, such as wind chimes, rock people, grass heads, bird feeders and patio paint. July 31-Aug. 4: Kids Just Wanna Have Fun: Kids try new things and create masterpieces. Create a variety of projects, such as washer pendants/key chains, tie dye totes, clay creations, all about that paint and duct tape art. Aug. 14-18 I SEA You: Explore the beach and create projects related to the ocean such as sand art terrariums, beach frames, glow in the dark sand and tide pool canvas. Aug. 28-Sep. 1 Vacation Vibes: Retrace summer steps, record all the fun things that were done and try something you haven’t done but wanted to do. Summer fun memory book, travel collage, fun with friends and memory cube. To register, go to www.scrapunj.com or call 732239-5003.
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Pottery by Cliff Lee will be among the craft items for sale during Morven in May this weekend.
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As a neurosurgeon, Cliff Lee performed delicate brain surgery. Today, the former doctor now applies his surgical skills to creating magnificent porcelain vessels, which “American Craft Magazine,” says “are prized for their elegant forms, exquisite carving, whisper-thin walls, and luminous glazes. Evoking classical Chinese pottery and the natural world, they are unlike anyone else’s.” The master porcelain potter’s work is highly prized, and can be found in the permanent collection of the White House, the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a rare distinction for a living artist. Lee will be making his Morven in May debut, May 67 at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton. The juried exhibition and sale of contemporary, American-made fine craft will feature works by 37 professional fine craft artists from across the country. Jill M. Barry, executive director of Morven Museum & Garden, encourages attendees to visit with each artist in the show. “They each have stories to share about their inspiration and technique that will make each purchase that much more of a treasured part of your collection,” Barry says. “It is a privilege for Morven to present this extraordinary group of artists who are among the top echelon of their chosen craft.”
The festivities begin with a Preview Party on Friday evening, May 5 and then opens to the public for two days of art and garden treasure hunting, on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7. Along with an array of beautifully crafted art objects, Morven will offer for sale a distinct collection of perennials and heirloom annuals. All proceeds from Morven in May help fund the museum’s exhibitions, historic gardens, and educational programs. This year’s Morven in May also welcomes for the first time world-class furniture maker David S. Talley who began his professional career as a dentist; Dave and Patti Hegland, who left behind the corporate world to pursue their artistic passion of studio glass; and Mary Raivel, who practiced environmental law as a federal and state government attorney, and is now a full-time metalsmith and jeweler. “Although I didn’t realize it at the time, the origins of the work come from my experience as a young dental student, infatuated with the shape and curves of teeth, and then later, as a boatbuilder and worldcruising sailor, with a deep appreciation for the appealing shape of boats. In the later stage of my boating days, while living aboard ship I spontaneously began making sculptural furniture,” Talley says. The Heglands’ creative life began as dedicated collectors
of fine craft. “In the back of our minds, we knew that someday we, too, would like to create fine craft at the quality level we were collecting,” Patti Hegland says. “So, when the time came to leave behind our successful corporate careers in business and engineering, we called on our analytical decision-making skills to answer the question of what type of fine craft we would create.” Other newcomers are Danielle Blade, glass artist; Rob Caperell, contemporary ironwork; Jupi Das, who creates paper cut art; Lucy Dierks, ceramic artist; Linda Doucette, hand felted art; and Beth Farber, jewelry designer. “Morven in May: A Celebration of Art, Craft and Garden,” begins Friday May 5 with a Preview Garden Party, from 6:30 to 9 p.m.; tickets, which must be purchased in advance, are available on Morven’s website or by calling 609-924-8144 ext.113. Tickets start at $175. The show then opens to the general public on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets for the Saturday and Sunday Art Tent are available at the door and are $10 per person, $8 for Friends of Morven. The artists’ work will be displayed in a tent on the Great Lawn at Morven Museum & Garden, located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. For tickets and information, go to www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144.
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$339,500
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$628,800
Lawrence
$419,000
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In a quiet neighborhood, this well-maintained Cape is minutes to the river towns. In the living room is a stone fireplace, the kitchen is open to the dining room and French doors lead to a family room. 1st floor bedroom & full bath. 2 bedrooms & a full bath on the 2nd floor. A backyard retreat has a Koi pond and tiered patios. Attached garage & many new systems.
15 Polonia Avenue OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/7 12-4pm
161 carter road Open HOuse sunday 5/7 1-4pm
Custom built 4BD/4.5BA Center Hall Col. on premium cul-de-sac lot. Only 12 yrs old & lightly lived in. 2-story foyer, 9” ceilings, gourmet kit w/brkfst area, granite counters, SS appl’s, cent isl & 42”cabs, fam rm w/sliders to multilevel patio, professionally fin bsmt w/full BA. MBR w/lrg WIC & en-suite BA. 2nd MBR/Princess suite, 2 more spacious BRs, upstairs laundry & a home office on 2nd level. Best value in Lawrence!
Spectacular park-like 1.83 acre lot at the edge of Princeton in Lawrence Township is home to a handsome stucco Colonial. A classic 4 bdrm, 1.5 bath home with all the charming detail intact including a patina of original hardwood flooring throughout, chestnut woodwork staircase anchored by a stain glass window & “rocking chair” front porch. Additional features include new septic system, waterproofed basement, detached 2 car grg, & enormous walk up attic.
Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR®
Listed by Virginia DiLeo Realtor® 45 N. Main Street Lambertville, NJ 08530
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-397-3007
Listed by Michelle Needham Sales Associate Cell: 609-839-6738
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609-924-1600
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BELLE MEAD
$544,000
PENNINGTON
$595,000
33 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-921-2600 Ext.5628
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BELLE MEAD
$579,000
59 Staats Farm Road OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/7 1-4PM
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6 Liberty Bell Court OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 5/6 1-4PM
Owner-built custom 4 BR Contemp Col. home sits atop 1 acre of lush landscape, surrounded by 80 acres of preserved farmland. A Main for BR w/access to a full bath provides optional space for in-law quarters or easy 1-level living. E-I Kit & DR w/hrdwd flrs. All-season Sun Rm. 2nd level features a spacious Mast BR. Full bsmnt is clean & dry. The backyard has a park-like picnic area.
This 4 BR, 2.5 BA SF Brandon Farms home is waiting for you! Main flr has 9 Ft ceilings, crown & chair rail moldings and recessed lighting thruout. Features LR & DR, Eat-in kit w/center-island, walk-in pantry & all new 2017 LG SS applncs. Over-sized Fam room w/large windows & gas frplce. 1st flr laundry, ample closet storage & newly refinished mudroom closet. on 2nd level 3 BRs & hallway Bath. Full fin. bsmnt. Located in the highly acclaimed Hopewell Valley School district.
Located in desirable Montgomery Twsp on a park-like cul-de-sac setting. This Grosso-built 4 BR, 2.5 BA Col. offers additional int & outdr living space. A welcoming ceramic-floored Center-Hall, w/a LR & DR that leads to an over-sized eat-in kit that features granite counter tops & attractive cabinetry. FR w/brick frplce . An extra Main flr Rm (11’x 13’) provides opportunities for an Office, Library, Den, Playroom. Much more!!
Listed by John J. Rooney Sales Associate
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609-921-2600
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$939,000
Cranbury
$769,000
11 South Main Street OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 5/7 1-4pm
43 Washington Drive OPEn HOuSE SunDay 5/7 1-4pm
BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOME - Built in 1846, this home has been the featured home in the Historic Cranbury Home tour. Impeccably updated, featuring pumpkin pine hrdwd flrs throughout, updated kitchen w/granite counters, SS appliances. 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 half baths, det 2 car garage. Blue Stone patio perfect for entertaining.
This move-in ready Claridge model in Shadow Oaks is ready to impress. 5 BR, 3.5 bath. The kitchen has granite island w/stool seating, granite counters, SS GE applncs. Fam Rm w/granite breakfast bar. The DR & LR w/hrdwd flring. The MBR is the perfect getaway w/a WIC. Paver patio overlooks flower gardens & koi ponds with waterfall. Also has Cent Vac sys, newer HVAC & roof.
Listed by Rocco D’armiento Team Wendy, Rocco, Melissa REALTOR®, e-Pro, SRES
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
Listed by Rocco D’armiento Team Wendy, Rocco, Melissa REALTOR®, e-Pro, SRES
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253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
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Lawrenceville $749,000 60 Green Ave. Expect to be impressed! This custom Colonial features 5 BR, 3full bth, custom woodwork, gourmet kitchen and a short walk to center of town.
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Chesterfield
$448,000
609-298-3000
5/7 1-4pm
151 Recklesstown Way. Chesterfield Brick Charmer with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths offers a great location and many upgrades. (ID#6961623)
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Franklin Twp.
$249,990
13 Canterbury Cir. 3 BR, 2 ½ BA townhouse, private patio on a cul de sac. New cab, granite, floors & windows. (ID#3384165) 609-586-1400
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Hamilton
$189,900
$189,900
10 Fernwood Ct. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath single w/1 car garage has been updated throughout. (ID#6969586) 609-298-3000
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Plainsboro
$779,000
3 Merrick PL.. Light filled with striking architectural detailing & a wonderfully convenient location – truly make this home a unique example of beautiful practicality. 4BR 4BT. (ID#6969044) 609-737-1500
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Mansfield
Hopewell Twp.
$245,000
3811 Graham Ct. Fantastic 2 BR end unit with lots of natural light. Great floor plan for entertaining. (ID#3381454) 908-782-0100
Raritan Twp.
$479,900
4 Colts La. Premium location - “Preakness” model in Carriage Gate w/ with a private back yard. (ID#3381735) 908-782-0100
Ewing Twp.
$309,900
1134 River Rd. 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 bath Ranch Style home located in the “Mountain View” area. A “true gem” for all the generations to relax and enjoy the good life.(ID#6969044) 609-737-1500
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Hopewell Twp.
$315,000
204 Reservoir Rd. Serene wooded location for this older home w/ 3BR, 2BT and open family room on the 2nd level. 2 car detached garage. Nature’s Paradise. (ID#6970574) 609-737-1500
Lawrenceville
$525,000
3 Tall Timbers Dr. This 4,000sq ft home sits on over 1.5 acre on a secluded street, 6 BR, 4.5 BA, Close to ETS, BMS, I-95, Rt 1. 62 acre Village Park. (ID#6965445) 609-921-2700
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$948,800
16 Harvest Dr. Exceptional 5BR, 3.5BA, stunning sunlit col Augusta, in picturesque The Crossing at Grovers Mill West. 1st fl in-law suite, patio,etc. (ID#6966708) 609-921-2700
Bridgewater Twp.
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241 Richland Ave. This custom-built 3 BR, 1 ½ BA home was remodeled down to the studs back in 2007/2008. Fireplace, 200 amp service, attached garage, patio, central air. (ID#6963875) 609-586-1400
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Roebling
$134,900
Trenton
$133,500
136 7th Ave. Completely Renovated, 3 bed brick row home in Historic Roebling Village. Feat: new kitchen & appliances, new floors, carpet and professionally painted (ID#6965171) 609-298-3000
538 2nd St. Multi family with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, full basement and enclosed sun porch! An Investors Dream! (ID#6964538) 609-298-3000
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Hopewell Twp.
$749,000
Rocky Hill
$399,900
Delaware Twp.
135 Seabrook Rd. A superbly maintained home w/ custom upgrades - gorgeous lot with incredible view (ID#6963297) 609-397-0777
$489,500
97 Sandbrook Headquarters Rd. A gorgeous, lovingly refurbished home on 4 wooded acres in rural Delaware Township. Features a beautiful new kitchen with lots of cabinet space. (ID#6965762) 609-397-0777
Delaware Twp.
$475,000
Hopewell Boro
30 2nd St. 4BR 2 ½ BT. There is room for every one and every thing in this sought after location! This is a house you will love to call home. (ID#6959829) 609-737-1500
$680,000
Lambertville City
$689,900
Lambertville City
$599,995
Lambertville City
$549,500
Lawrence
$249,360
Lawrenceville
$494,000
2 Silo Rd. Walk to Pennington Boro from this 4BR 2 1/2 bath cape with soaring ceilings and flexible floorplan sits on almost 2 acres. Designed by the world-famous architect Robert A.M. Stern. (ID# 6897041) 609-737-1500
11 Clinton St. An exclusive opportunity to own one of three luxury townhomes in the heart of Lambertville with the D&R canal in your backyard. Three levels of luxurious living space! (ID# 6837229 ) 609-397-0777
53 Cresent Ave. Commercial building - Village Residential Zoning. Truss construction with open floor plan. (ID#6768074) 609-921-2700
268 Holcombe Way. This beautiful end unit Patterson model townhome is situated on a professionally landscaped premium. (ID#6937522 609-397-0777
102 McDowell Dr. Welcome to Lambert’s Hill! This stunning three-bedroom townhome is meticulously maintained and situated on a premium wooded lot. (ID#6939845) 609-397-0777
83 Point Ct. 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 car garage, 55+ community. Kitchen boasts a passive solar sun lighting panel, fresh carpets & paint, security system. (ID#6944675) 609-586-1400
23 Hamilton Ct. In the desirable Lawrenceville Green neighborhood 4 BR, 2.5 Bath Alexander Model at the end of a cul-de-sac. Newer HAVC & windows. (ID#6957674) 609-921-2700
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TITUSVILLE - Community yard sale. 30 + families. Lots of good stuff. Sat May 6, 8-2pm. Off Rt 29 near Washington Crossing State Park.
LAWRENCE TWP - May 5, 6, & 7, 9am-4pm. 114 Copperfield Drive. 4 generations of high quality items. Amazing sale whether your a collector, dealer or just love unique beautiful items. This sale is for you!
PRINCETON, NJ FRIDAY MAY 5TH AND SATURDAY MAY 6TH 9:30 - 3:00 27 MOUNTAIN AVE ESTATE SALE Selling tools, machinist tools, bicycles, Mid Century Danish furniture Dansk China and glass, Herman Miller 4 fiber glass chairs, GE refrigerator, GE electric oven, Whirl pool dishwasher, bedroom furniture, framed art, handmade Turkish runner, kitchenware, Kosta Lasse stemware, cameras, books, CD's, etc. Please park across the street in the park parking lot.
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