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‘Unhealthy’ heat forces early dismissals at schools By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Students from all nine of the Hillsborough Township School District’s schools were sent home early this week, as a lack of consistent air conditioning resulted in what officials said were “unhealthy conditions.” As the mercury rose to upward of 95 degrees outside, district officials decided to close schools early on Monday and Tuesday, as kids prepare for finals and graduation during the final week before summer break. According to district officials, all afternoon kindergarten and
preschool classes were canceled and lunches were not served as a result of the early dismissal. Additionally all after-school activities were canceled, along with afterschool care services provided by Catholic Charities. District Business Administrator Aiman Mahmoud said the decision to close early was made by Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff. “As with all early dismissals, the decision was made ... after consulting with individuals including building principals, district administration, buildings and grounds personnel (and others),” he said.
With the school year coming to a close, officials said the district will not be required to make up the lost time. As a result of the early dismissal this week, students at Hillsborough High School were sent home by noon, Hillsborough Middle School students went home at 12:30 p.m. and Auten Road Intermediate School students left at 1:15 p.m. Morning kindergarten students at both Amsterdam Elementary School and Triangle Elementary School left at 10:20 a.m. Similarly, morning kindergarten students at Hillsborough Elementary
School, Sunnymead Elementary School, Woodfern Elementary School and Woods Road Elementary School were dismissed at 11 a.m. The remaining students at Amsterdam and Triangle Elementary Schools left at 11:50 a.m. and the rest of the student body at Hillsborough Elementary, Sunnymead, Woodfern and Woods Road were dismissed at 12:30 p.m. Since the decision to close schools early came at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday morning, Mahmoud said parents were alerted to the early dismissal in a number of ways, including the
district’s SchoolMessenger system, its social media, the educational access channel and a posting on the district’s website. Though there was little notice for parents leading up to that moment, Mahmoud said the district had contingencies in place. “On the first day of school, parents are sent home an emergency dismissal form which they complete and return to their child’s school for such instances as today,” he said on Monday. “The form reminds parents to talk with their children about their emergency plans.” See HEAT, Page 3A
4-H program names 10 scholarship winners By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
A group of ten students from throughout Somerset County were recently named as the recipients of this year’s Somerset County 4-H scholarships. The scholarship program, which is open to members and alumni of the Somerset County 4H Youth Development program, is awarding a total of $16,500 to this year’s winners to help fund their continuing education. Recipient of the Joseph J. & Florence K. Klimas Scholarship is Alyssa Peterson of Middlesex; 4H Trainmasters Scholarship and Rob Fellows Memorial Scholarship, Melanie Quick of Flemington; 4-H Alpaca Club Scholarship, Melissa Bright from Hillsborough; 4-H Prep Scholarship, Melissa Bright from Hillsborough and Wil Staats of Bridgewater. Recipients of the Somerset County 4-H Association Scholarships are Brianna Ames of Hillsborough, Christine Arcoleo of Basking Ridge, Owen Busler of Bridgewater, Erin Kopecky of Bound Brook, Hannah McCray of Hillsborough, Megan Parise of Skillman, Melanie Quick of Flemington and Wil Staats of Bridgewater. Brianna Ames has been a Somerset County 4-H member for the past eight years. Throughout that time she has been a member of the Woof Dog Club, Stablemates 4-H Horse Club, Beef Clubs, Hippology, as well as Teen Horse Council. Her leadership and mentoring roles have been recognized within each club she has been an active member. She has dedicated numerous hours and days to a plethora of county activities and
outreach initiatives. Through her work with the Stablemates Horse Club, Brianna helped organize and run the benefit horse show for a young girl named Campbell Grace Hoyt who battled Anaplastic Ependymoma. Brianna is currently a senior in High School. She will be attending the University of Delaware in the fall to pursue a degree in Animal Science. Christine Arcoleo has been a Somerset County 4-H member for the past ten years. Throughout that time she has been a member of the Crazy Frog Hoppers and 4-H Senior Council. She has been a mentor to the younger members within her clubs and has participated in a variety of community service projects over the years. On a 4-H National Level, Christine was chairman of the Healthy Living and Congressional Living Workshop Committee during her attendance at the Citizenship Washington Focus Conference in Washington DC. Christine is currently finishing her freshman year at The University of Notre Dame. Melissa Bright has been a Somerset County 4-H member for the past eight years. Throughout that time she has been a member of the Woof Dog Club, Senior Council and New Centre Dairy Club. Since Melissa does not live on a farm she became part of the Loan-a-Calf program, which allows her to borrow a calf and assist in training it to maturity. Melissa has been part of the County Dairy Quiz Bowl team and has competed in the National Dairy Quiz Bowl, Jeopardy,
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Ready for takeoff Students at the Triangle Elementary School celebrated Flag Day on Wednesday. Second-grader Alan Mathew sits in the cockpit of a military helicopter as he is given a rundown of what the controls do. MIlitary personnel were on hand after a helicopter landing during the school’s event.
Class of 2017 to graduate By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Hundreds of students from Hillsborough High School will reach a new platform in their adult lives next week, as they head to the Sun National Bank Center in Trenton for the Class of 2017’s graduation ceremony. On June 20, at 3 p.m., nearly See 4-H, Page 3A 550 HHS seniors will don their
customary caps and gowns, listening to the addresses of Joyce Lu, this year’s valedictorian, and Chitra Parikh this year’s salutatorian, and waiting their turn to receive their diplomas. Hillsborough High School Principal Karen Bingert said she was thrilled with the culmination of four years of student and activity that the Class of 2017 experienced.
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CALENDAR Har Sinai Temple Women’s Red Tent Shabbat
Fri. June 16 - The Har Sinai Temple will hold an outdoor shabbat service for its female members from 5:15-8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 16. Attendees will meet at Baldpate Mountain parking lot, at the Fiddler’s Creek Road entrance in Titusville, for a picnic dinner under the red tent. After dinner, there will be a 30 minute walk up the mountain for shabbat service, after which there will be a walk back down the mountain for Oneg. Attendees are urged to wear comfortable shoes, a jacket and to bring a folding chair or blanket. Entry will be $12 for members and $20 for nonmembers. To RSVP, e-mail hstsisco@yahoo.com. For weather related questions, call the Har Sinai Temple at 609-730-8100.
Sourland Music Festival
Sat. June 17 - Tickets are on sale now for central New Jersey’s premier Music Festival. The Sourland Music Fest brings the community together through good music, delicious local food, and a spectacular view at the Hillsborough Country Club from 3-10 p.m. Enjoy seven awesome bands, food trucks, beer and wine garden, local artists and vendors, climbing wall, Critter Corner animals and more. Hosted by the Sourland Conservancy, a non-profit organization working to protect, promote and preserve the unique character of the Sourland Mountain region.
For tickets or more information, visit www.sourlandmusicfest.org. Follow the Sourland Music Festival’s Facebook page or subscribe to Sourland Conservancy’s e-newsletter on sourland.org to be the first to know about the music, food, vendors and more. Rain date - June 18 from 2-9 p.m.
Rotary Club Golf Classic Mon. June 19 - The Rotary Club of Hillsborough’s annual charity Golf Classic has been scheduled this year for Monday, June 19 at the Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough. Golfers and sponsors are invited to be part of this important fundraising event benefitting local community organizations. Over the years, the Rotary Club of Hillsborough Golf Classic has raised funds to support a wide variety of local community organizations and other Rotary Foundation philanthropic efforts. This year’s beneficiaries are Hugs for Brady, an organization dedicated to helping children with childhood cancers, and the Hillsborough Rotary Foundation, a non-profit, philanthropic organization supporting the Hillsborough community. Registration for the Classic begins at 11 a.m. at the Royce Brook Club House, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Registration fees are $175 per golfer and $700 per foursome, and include access to the driving range, a golf cart, greens fee, lunch and dinner, two beverages, awards, a raffle and music. Golfers may also download the registration form on line by visiting The Rotary Club of Hillsbor-
ough on Facebook. Those with questions on registration or becoming a Golf Classic sponsor should contact the event coordinator, Tricia Marciano, at 908578-7125.
Summer Basketball Camp The Dan Schantz Basketball Camp has announced the camp dates for this summer. Once again, the camp will be held at Mary, Mother of God, in Hillsborough. The camp, in its eleventh season, will be directed by Dan Schantz, former Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth. There will be three sessions offered this summer: Week #1: June 26th 30th, is open to girls in grades 5 through 8 (as of September 2017) Week #2: July 10th 14th, is open to boys in grades 5 through 8 Week #3: July 24th 28th, is open to boys in grades 5 through 8 This camp will focus on the fundamentals of basketball and will include contests, games, prizes, lectures and drills. All campers will participate in three full court games per day and receive a camp T-shirt. For a camp brochure, or more information, please contact Dan Schantz at s c h a n t z b b a l l camp@gmail.com, or call 908-334-3771.
Continuing events Fire Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary flea markets: Join the Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary on Saturday, June 3 for their series
of flea markets throughout 2017. Located at 375 Rt. 206 in Hillsborough, the flea markets will feature merchandise from local vendors. Spaces are always available for $15. No reservations necessary, though potential sellers must provide their own tables. The flea markets serve as fundraisers for the auxiliary and will take place on June 17, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19, September 9 & 23, October 7 & 21. For more information, call 908-359-6819, 908-5785202, or 908-725-4908. Pop warner: Calling all 5-7 year olds. Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner are offering free Flag Football registration to first time players. We are offering an instructional and safe environment with fun training activities to teach core skills. Every child plays every game and the Dukes are the only organization that requires coaches to be USA Football Heads Up Certified. There are no tryouts or team drafting. Visit register.hillsboroughdukes.com to register. Use Promo Code: newfamily. Offer expires on June 30 and a refundable work bond is required at time of sign up. For any questions, contact football@hillsboroughdukes.com. VFW meetings: Monthly meetings of Hillsborough VFW Post 8371 are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the county nutrition center, 339 South Branch Road. The post’s mission is to honor and help other veterans. All veterans with foreign service are welcome. For information about activities, contact Ron Miller at 908-369-5195. Coping with addiction: Parents of Addicted Chil-
dren helps parents understand and cope with drug problems they are facing, and will face, with their children. Meets first and third Monday of month, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road. Alzheimer’s support group: The Alzheimer’s Association has a support group in Hillsborough. Family members and caregivers come together to share information and support in a safe, confidential atmosphere. Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Brookdale Hillsborough, 600 Auten Road. Call 908-431-1300. Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Fellowship Bible Church building, 109 New Amwell Road. The group says it meets to “laugh, cry and embrace the journey of motherhood.” Sponsored by Crossroads Community Church, it hears speakers, has a craft or project and lots of conversation and refreshment. Child care is provided. For information, see www.crossroadsnj.org/MOP S. Registration fee is required. Divorce support group: A nondenominational support group to help separated and divorced people to a new beginning. The group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hillsborough Presbyterian Church, Route 206 at Homestead Road. Call 908-295-6740. Catholic divorcee program: The Mary, Mother of God Church, on Triangle Road, are offering a ministry for divorced men and women in the area. Hosted by Deacon Jake
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Heat
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The early dismissal and cooling issues throughout the entire district are a continued problem for officials that dates back as far as last September, when similar conditions caused parents and officials to raise an uproar over the lack of air conditioning for students.
At that time, schools were not dismissed early and teachers were left to find solutions for their kids, including moving their classrooms into cooler areas of their respective schools. During a recent Board of Education meeting, Schiff said the district was still working out how it can address its air conditioning
problem, even after having contracted an AC provider to install three 25-ton units at ARIS and HMS. Those three units, two at ARIS and one at HMS, are being used to provide cool air to the gymnasiums at those schools. Once cool, teachers have the option to sign up on an “excessive heat schedule” with school
administration to allow for students to cool off throughout the day. Those options were available to classrooms earlier this week. “Cooling stations and schedules are temporary fixes,” Hillsborough Education Association President Henry Goodhue said. “It’s not completely constructive for learning to move, say, a
math class there when there are already literacy classes going on there.” Goodhue said the situation proved to be difficult for teachers and staff, as well as the students. “We’re still having issues with maintaining climate controls within our buildings, both heating and cooling. We have elemen-
tary schools that do not have adequate cooling zones,” he said. “They’ve taken steps to address this at the middle school and Auten Road, and I appreciate their decision with consideration to the staff and students for today and tomorrow, but there is still a lot of work to be done on our infrastructure.”
Jersey Institute of Technology School of Engineering and Albert Dorman Honors College in the fall. Christine Jensen has been a Somerset County 4H member for the past six years. Throughout her time in 4-H she has been a member of the Discover Prep Club, Wags N’ Whiskers Club and Senior Council. Hannah McCray has been a Somerset County 4H member for the past six years. Throughout that time she has been a member of Udder Club, Sheepfold, Branchburg Beef Dairy and Livestock, Exchange and a peer member for the Clover Explorers. Hannah has been the recipient of the Veterinary Science, Goat and Personal Development County Awards. She is an intern at the Mid-Atlantic Equine
Medical Center as a foal sitter. Hannah is enrolled as a pre-veterinary student at the University of Delaware for the fall of 2017, but has also been offered a Guaranteed Transfer Option to Cornell University for the fall of 2018. Erin Kopecky has been a member of Somerset County 4-H for the past 11 years. Throughout that time she has been a member of the Discovery Prep Club, Fantastic Fiber Club, Fantastic Foto Fanatics Club and the Wags ‘N’ Whiskers Dog Club. Wags ‘N’ Whiskers is where Erin bloomed as a mentor and found herself within 4-H. While balancing school work and a new job as a Veterinary Clinic Administrator, Erin has managed to remain an active member of the Wags
‘N’ Whiskers Dog Club. Megan Parise has been a member of the Somerset County 4-H program for the past nine years. Throughout that time Megan has been a member of the Branchburg Beef, Dairy and Livestock, Chaps n’ Spurs and 4-H Exchange clubs. She has excelled in all the clubs, holding many offices and chairing multiple committees. Megan has shown beef cattle at the Somerset County 4-H Fair and has competed successfully as a member of the Livestock Judging team. Megan was one of the high scorers at the Delaware Valley University contest last April. Alyssa Peterson was a member of Somerset County 4-H for seven years. She was a member of the Country Kickers and Senior
Council. Alyssa generously gave her time towards programs such as 4-H TOPS Camp, the Somerset County Youth Council and Beats Inc., a therapeutic riding program for children with different disabilities. Alyssa is currently attending Kean University and will graduate in 2018. Melanie Quick has been a member of the Somerset County 4-H program for the past nine years. During those nine years she has been a member of The Mighty Cavits & Rodents Club, People Pick Me Ups Pet Therapy Club, Senior Council Community Service Club, and Village Hidden in the Clovers Amine and Manga Club. Melanie will be attending West Virginia University Honors College in the
fall where is she plans to
three years of math courses, among others. Though some students will move on from high school to enter the workforce, join the military or pursue other endeavors, information provided by the district suggests that approximately 87 percent of the student body plans to
continue their education at either two-year or four-year institutions. According to the district, students will be attending a wide range of post-secondary institutions, including: Adelphi University, American University, Arizona State University, Binghamton University, Boston
College, Carnegie Mellon University, Case Western Reserve University, Centenary University, Chapman University, College of William and Mary, Cornell University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Institute of Technology and Florida State University. Regardless of where this
graduating class ends up, Bingert said she was confident they would find success and happiness in the years ahead. “This graduating class is full of hope, enthusiasm, and promise,” she said. “The graduates have carved their own way at HHS, creating new clubs and activi-
ties, excelling in their academics, earning accolades in virtually every arena, and giving their all to their many other pursuits, showing that being a Raider is about perseverance, passion, devotion, citizenship, and artistry, no matter what the field of interest.”
4-H Continued from Page 1A Speech and Tri-fold contest for the past five years. Melissa was selected the 2016-17 New Jersey State Dairy Princess. Melissa is currently finishing her freshman year at Raritan Valley Community College. She is completing her prerequisites and is planning to continue her studies in Animal Science at Rutgers University. Owen Busler has been a Somerset County 4-H member for the past five years. Throughout that time he has been a member of the Roboforce Club. He has also been a 4-H TOPS Camp Counselor and 4-H Fair Herdsman for the last several years. Owen earned the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boys Scouts of America. Owen will be attending The New
pursue a degree in Psychology and Women’s Studies.
Wil Staats has been a
member of the Somerset
County 4-H program for the
past 12 years. Wil is a mem-
ber of the Woolly Ones, Exchange,
Branchburg
Livestock and the Fine Arts Club. Wil serves as a role
model and friend to his fel-
low club members, and
even took on the additional responsibility of leasing his
animals to youth who do not live on farms. This fall, Wil plans to attend Raritan
Valley Community College,
to begin his studies in early childhood education.
Grad Continued from Page 1A proud of them and offer them my sincerest congratulations.” Under state regulations, students looking to graduate from high school must have completed 120 credits, including four years of English literacy courses and
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Elect Dems to committee To the editor: There are several interesting aspects in the lead story about the primary election printed in The Hillsborough Beacon on June 9. In the voting for Hillsborough Township Committee, the Democrats Harry Burke and Jane Staats garnered 1,622 and 1,646 votes, to the Republicans Gloria McCauley and Doug Tomson’s 1,643 and 1,639. In the 25 years that I have voted in Hillsborough, the Democratic vote has usually trailed well behind the Republican vote. What is equally surprising is that this came about with the long-time Hillsborough leg-
islator Jack Ciattarelli at the top of the Republican ticket. With our increasingly complex culture, we need a broad spectrum of expertise. Jane Staats is a thirtyyear resident of the township. She has taught high school mathematics for 32 years, 18 of which were at Hillsborough High School (HHS). Her skill in problem solving will be useful in the yearly municipal budget process. Ms. Staats has many interpersonal skills and a history of student assistance beyond the school experience. She continues to volunteer at Mary Mother of God Parish for the Children’s Liturgy and the Arts and Environment Committee. She is also an artist for the HHS Theatre and the Somerset Valley Playhouse here in Hillsborough.
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Mr. Harry Burke is a remarkable Hillsboroughborn young man. He is committed to the study of government on both the local and global scale. He has worked on programs for children and adults with disabilities and in the Meals on Wheels program for senior citizens. He has worked in Uganda where he assisted in building a home for a family of seven and where he taught lacrosse to youths. Mr. Burke played Division I lacrosse at St. John‘s University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He is currently an employment specialist for people with disabilities. Our town needs the perspective of Harry Burke. The election for township committee is several months away, but both Jane Staats and Harry Burke are already interacting with voters and listening to their suggestions for a better Hillsborough. Volunteers such as myself will help in their election. Let us go to it! Amadeo D’Adamo Jr. Hillsborough
Happy Father’s Day to dad To the editor: I have a unique experience this time of year. Memorial day has just past, and Father’s Day is around the corner. I say unique because my father is both my parent, and a U.S Army Veteran. He served in Vietnam from 1968-69 with the 101st airborne Screaming Eagles. He was only 18 years old and volunteered for the draft. But he also is the best father a son could ask for. He is understanding
and quiet, but passionate and morally righteous at the same time. He keeps to himself, but fights against things he considers to be unethical and unjust. My father is my role model in every sense of the word, and I am the proudest son in the world when I get to say that my father was a U.S. Army Veteran. He, and my mother, taught me and my siblings the value of public service. They taught us the importance of helping everyone in the community, because it was imperative for the road to progress. His service in the Armed Forces is a clear representation of the deep rooted connection he has with public service. That there is something in this world bigger than each one of us individually. We recently went to the Hillsborough Memorial Day breakfast and I was able to see just how much love and support he receives. Not just from me and our family, but from the residents here in Hillsborough. It was great to see the smile on his face when we walked down Beekman Lane with me at his side. Especially considering the lack of a warm welcome many Vietnam veterans received when they came home from the war. This truly was a special reception for my father. Such a commemorative occasion should and is important for thanking him, and all veterans who have served and those who continue to serve this great country. I’m writing this letter because I want to thank him for everything he has done for me. It is truly a relationship that has helped me grow, and continues to further me as a person and a
citizen of the United States. Happy Father’s Day Dad, and Happy Father’s Day to all of you out there. Harry Burke Hillsborough
Biofuels negatively skew food production To the editor: For the past few decades, the idea that our food production will not be able to sustain a growing world population in the future has aroused apprehension. An increased demand of food in developing economies, instability in fuel prices, climate change, and a transition to biofuel production have all contributed to the trend of escalating food prices. These exorbitant prices in turn engender childhood malnutrition, as around one-third of all child deaths are ascribed to this. According to the World Bank, we need to produce at least 50 percent more food to cater to a population of 9 billion people by 2050, but at this rate, that is something far from attainable. Essentially, this global food crisis jeopardizes the fate of the human race. My solution to this issue implements our new understanding of biofuels and the danger they bring. First, biofuel production is attributable to around 30 percent of the spike in global commodity prices, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute. Previously thought of as an innocuous energy alternative, biofuels from crops such as corn have spurred a shift in the agriculture sector, as farmers have now fo-
cused more on producing crops for fuel rather than for food. By limiting the cultivation of crops for biofuels, attention can once again be diverted towards yielding food, a scenario that will lower food prices as well. Even though biofuels constitute a sizable portion of the world’s energy supply, there are various energy alternatives and frankly, we may not have any choice if our intention is to save the human race. In order to achieve popular support needed to implement my solution, I would organize grassroots movements and potentially reach out to NGOs in an attempt to spread awareness about the dangers of biofuels. Similarly, I would try to contact several state officials, and propose a steady decrease in the production of biofuels in New Jersey. Hopefully, if my solution is feasible at a state level, the movement can extend to the rest of the United States and the world.
Aayush Goradia Hillsborough
The PennEast pipeline is no good To the editor:
The Sourlands are an extensive group of different parks and preserves that stretch through many townships including Hillsborough, Montgomery, Hopewell and Lambertville. It is comforting to know that there are clean quiet places that people can exist in nature, to exercise and relax, birdwatch and take
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by Susan Alaimo
Volunteering overseas creates a memorable summer mer…..and the summer after that! The choice of locations is vast. Students can choose from over 100 countries, from those with which they are likely familiar (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland) to those that may not be on their radar (Benin, Cameroon, Malawi, Myanmar, Vanatu). The opportunities are almost limitless. Volunteer programs are offered in a wide variety of fields including: elephant, primate or sea turtle conservation, orphan, elderly or disabled care, computer literacy, refugee or disaster relief, women’s rights, reforestation, veterinary service, education, agriculture, business, teaching, tourism, and
Volunteer work is a great way for young people to travel cheaply while doing some good. Ideally, students will choose to visit a part of the world that fascinates them, and a type of volunteer work that coincides with their interests and potential life work. Some volunteers seek opportunities through their church, school, or local organizations, while others search through sites such as GoOverseas.com. This travel abroad site offers students the chance to read about hundreds of programs, ask questions of travelers who have been there, and then apply to programs of interest. Of course this can’t all be done in a day, but it’s never too early to think about next sum-
so many more. In reality, it would be difficult for a student not to find an area of interest! Although there are volunteer opportunities abroad at any time of year, there are many that exclusively run during the summer. For example, students can live in beautiful Tenerife, Spain and work with the island’s threatened whale and dolphin populations. Or, students can choose to live with host families outside of Zambia, Africa and teach local students, work with orphans, help out at hospitals, or participate in construction projects. Volunteers seeking a chance to see the wildlife, beaches, historical sites and moun-
tain in the Andes, Peru can work in the heart of the Amazon on a rainforest conservation program. With all of the opportunities available in every part of the world, students who are bored in the summer really have to wonder why! Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by IVY-League educated instructors, for more than 20 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com
Letters Continued from Page 4A photos. I grew up a short drive away from the Hillsborough preserves, often visiting throughout the year. These recreational spots are threatened by the proposed PennEast Pipeline. This pipeline has support because it will both lower the price of natural gas and create jobs. These are clearly both great benefits, but it would be irresponsible for people to not consider the environmental effects and consequences. Undeveloped land is easier to use when creating pipelines, which is why preserved land in the Sourlands has become part of the proposed line. The digging up will disturb wildlife and the peace the sanctuary creates. Allowing these pipes to pass through New Jersey will also put our state in danger of becoming a pipeline route, where our grounds get dug up for pipes that lead to and benefit other states, not ours. Once they start fracking, who will know when they
stop? It has also been proven that there is arsenic in the bedrock under parts of the proposed path which could be a health hazard. All in all it is important to take a step back and consider every possible problem. No pipeline in our Sourlands! Megan Moore Hillsborough
We need to reject the AHCA from a moral perspective To the editor: Perhaps one of the most highly divisive issues in our nation right now is American healthcare. However, I am not writing to advocate support of partisan views in regards to healthcare; in short, my main concern is the rejection of the American Healthcare Act for a simple reason that has nothing to do with being a Democrat, Republican, liberal, or conservative. Rather,
such reasoning lies in the ideas of basic ethics and morality, and the upholding of humanistic ideals in regards to the issues of real people. Allow me to explain. With a Republican controlled Congress and President Trump in the Oval Office, the United States government is working to completely dismantle the years of work that were put into forging Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act. In turn, over the course of the past few weeks the government has released its replacement Obamacare, the American Health Care Act. Although many people see a myriad of problems written in the lines of the AHCA, to me, one of these issues is more pressing than any other, and that is in regards to the treatment of those with pre-existing conditions. Under the new bill, if states are able to meet specific conditions, then they can permit insurers to raise health care premiums substantially for those with pre-existing conditions. Al-
though many supporters of the AHCA are quick to state that the bill still does not allow insurers to deny coverage outright to people with pre-existing conditions, the impacts of the bill will, in essence, produce the same result. Based on the AHCA, insurers will be able to increase premiums so significantly for people with pre-existing conditions that their health insurance will be virtually unaffordable. And, thus, this is why the American Health Care Act to me is not an issue of partisan politics. Instead, it is an issue of humanity; I genuinely hope that we, as humans, can all agree that pricing people with pre-existing conditions out of the market for health care is inherently wrong. Take the famous television star, Jimmy Kimmel, as an example. His son was born with an extremely rare heart disease that required hours and hours of immediate surgery. Although Kimmel was able to successfully finance the procedures, if the
American Health Care Act is passed, there will be plenty of people that will not be able to afford health insurance for their babies with pre existing conditions and that will not be able to finance such extensive procedures. No matter how expensive an operation may cost, no one’s child deserves to die simply because they can not afford to save them. Under Obamacare, those with pre-existing conditions are particularly well-protected, as the bill was forged with a common awareness of the fundamental rights of every American citizen as a human being, regardless of their economic standings. Thus, we are brought around to a common issue that has plagued American politics in recent years. I understand that the Republicans are eager to repeal Obamacare, and I agree that the bill has major issues that need to be flattened out sometime in the future. However, we as a nation should not repeal and replace Obamacare until said
replacement is actually an improvement from the Affordable Care Act. So far, the American Health Care Act is clearly not a step up from the Affordable Care Act, especially in regards to its treatment of those with pre-existing conditions. In fact, Obamacare’s approval rating is substantially higher than that of the American Health Care Act at the moment. Thus, in order to protect each other as humans, and in an effort to improve America’s overall system of healthcare rather than abide by partisan agendas, we as a nation need to reject the American Health Care Act and keep Obamacare until we create a better replacement. In the end, what matters more, partisan politics or the proper treatment of human life?
Danny Kozimbo Hillsborough
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Friday, June 16, 2017
HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A
At our July 6 meeting there will be Intergenerational Bingo where 30 Day Camp kids age 5 to 10 years will play Bingo with us. Rotary Club will prepare lunch boxes. At our August 3 meeting, Melissa Harvey will speak about the Somerset County Recycle Program. Trips & Programs Tues., June 30 - Pizza & Movie “Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade” Pizza at noon in Senior Activity Room $5. Movie at 1 p.m. Tues, July 11 - River Belle Cruise at Point Pleasant with lunch at Doolan’s Shore Club. Cruise 90 minutes seeing sights and sounds of Manasquan River, Barnegat Bay and Point Pleasant Canal. Cost $75. Depart Lowes parking lot at
10 a.m. This trip is filled but we are taking a wait list. Fri., Aug. 11 - Monmouth Park Horse Track in Oceanport. Grandstand admission and buffet lunch at the track; jackets required for men. Cost $80. Depart 10:45 am Lowes parking lot. Thurs., Sept. 21 - Mummers Museum and Historic Philadelphia. Museum is dedicated to the Philly parade celebration of New Years. There will be a string band concert and buffet luncheon at the museum. Guided bus tour of key historic sites. Depart 8 a.m. Lowes parking lot. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-3694362. News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited
Legal Notices NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD
The Township of Hillsborough has awarded a contract with competitive bidding under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-4.1(g). This contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey:
Awarded:
Russell K. Sterling, Sterling DiSanto & Associates
Type of Service:
APPRAISAL SERVICES
Goods/Services:
Provide appraisal of Block 198, Lot 2, Hamilton Road, Hillsborough, NJ
Cost: Not to exceed
$7,500.00
Year:
2017
Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk
HB, 1x, 6/16/17 Fee: $20.46 TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY OF SOMERSET PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH shall expose a vehicle for sale in accordance with R.S. 39:10A-1 at public auction on June 28, 2017 at the below listed location and time. The below-described motor vehicles came into possession of the Hillsborough Township Police Department through abandonment or failure of ownership to claim same. The motor vehicle may be examined at the below listed identified location. All sales will be final and shall be made in cash June 28, 2017 at 9:00 AM Mike's Towing & Recovery, 643 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 2000 HYUNDAI ELENTRA VIN# KMHJF35FXYU957267, JUNK TITLE June 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM Value Towing, 65 Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 1998 PLYMOUTH BREEZE VIN# 1P3EJ46CXWN157204, JUNK TITLE 1998 DODGE DAKOTA VIN # 1B7FL26X9WS694654, JUNK TITLE June 28, 2017 at 11:00 AM Dave's Towing, 87 Old Camplain Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 2012 NISSAN VERSA, VIN# 3N1CN7AP6CL901032, JUNK TITLE 2001 HONDA ACCORD, VIN# 1HGCG32791A007076, JUNK TITLE
HB, 1x, 6/16/17 Fee: $24.18 NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, June 08, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolution was memorialized:
Pierson Properties, Inc. - File 15-PB-05-MSRV (2017 Wall) – Applicant GRANTED amended minor site plan approval to construct a wall necessary to meet the State standards for daytime noise limits of 65 decibels, and nighttime noise limits of 50 decibels, to operate an outdoor asphalt manufacturing production facility and related office space, as required by the Applicant’s original Resolution of Approval for application 15-PB-05-MSRV, dated 01-07-16, on Property known as Block 151.09, Lot 220 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 340 Valley Road, in the GI, General Industrial Zone District, with conditions.
The above-referenced Resolution has been filed in the Planning & Zoning Department and is available for public inspection at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 6/16/17 Fee: $24.18 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment will hold the following special meeting as set forth below: DATE:
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
LOCATION:
The Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex The Peter J. Biondi Building 379 South Branch Road Hillsborough, NJ 08844 Municipal Courtroom
TIME:
7:30 P.M.
AGENDA:
DISPOSITION OF MEETING MINUTES DISPOSITION OF RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC HEARING VERIZON WIRELESS – Hillsborough 5 (324 Woods Rd) – File BA15-18 – Block 205.03, Lot 26 (formerly Block 205, Lot 37) – 324 Woods Road. Continued from June 7, 2017 without notice. Formal action may be taken. The public is invited to attend.
David K. Maski, P.P., AICP Board of Adjustment Secretary
HB, 1x, 6/16/17 Fee: $27.90 Legal Notice Please Take Notice
In compliance with the Municipal Land Use Law of the State of New Jersey adopted January 14, 1976 as amended and supplemented, notice is hereby given that I/we Steve Potamis & Nonna Akopyan applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for an approval to permit the conditions outlined below. 'C' Use Variance(s) Specify variances involved, if applicable - 'C' Use Variance applicable to 188-66D(3) of the provisions as required by the Board of Adtustments involving 9.47% additional impervious coverage allowance needed above the 30% limit for this property and any other variance that the board deems necessary. I/we hereby propose to construct a raised outdoor patio of 1,309.4 sq. ft. requiring an additional 9.47% Impervious coverage. On property located at 39 Boehm Way, known as Block 180.09, Lot 62 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Steven Potamis & Nonna Akopyan.
Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled July 19th, 2017, at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey. The application is on file and available for public inspection within the Planning Office of the Municipal Complex located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey, during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Steve Potamis & Nonna Akopyan 39 Boehm Way Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 HB, 1x, 6/16/17 Fee: $31.62 Aff: $15.00
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to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-334-8091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson
CHAPTER B The monthly meeting will be held July 20. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. The luncheon/meeting will start at noon. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. Meeting attendees can bring a bag lunch if they would like, since coffee and tea are provided. New members are welcome. The next bingo will be held on June 15. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Cost of $3 for one double card or $5 for two and includes lunch with two hot dogs, chips, drink and a dessert, along with prizes and surprises. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips June 19-22: Coastal Maine and Boston Tall Ships. $723 for double occupancy, $939 for single Occupancy, four days, three nights, six meals included, two with lobster. Partial payments due now. July 26: Bushkill Falls, Penn. Lunch and entertainment, including a showing of “Cabaret.” Many activities will also be part of the docket, including access to the fitness center, bingo, horseshoes and more. Beer, wine and soda will be served for the family style luncheon. Tickets are $80 and will be available at the
May meeting. August 24: Stegmaier Victorian Mansion/Mohengan Sun Casino. $90 Complete luncheon in award-winning mansion restaurant including beer tasting. Then to casino with a $10 slot play bonus. Sept 5-8: Rocking Horse Ranch. All inclusive trip for four days and three nights of daily activities and show horses. $490-$620. S, T, Double occupancy. If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231
SENIOR ROOM In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CENTER Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the county-operated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Its phone is 908-369-8700. Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program
changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. From 12:30-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15. Learn to play mah jongg Wednesdays at 10 a.m. A free 10-week Tai Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aptly called “moving meditation,” Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. Every Friday at 10 a.m., the Horseshoe and Bocce Ball Club will spend time outside playing, weather permitting. This group is great for all ability levels; instruction will be available. Transportation is available. Blood pressure screenings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Caram (an East Indian game similar to billiards) and other games can be played every day. Cards are available every day. The bocce court and horseshoe pit are available daily. Help Summer, the Friendly Doberman, fulfill her certification requirements to become a therapy dog. As part of her training she must be exposed to people in different situations and master various commands. Learn how to teach and practice the commands with Summer who must master them to achieve certification. Please call 908369-8700 to find out Summer’s schedule as it may vary from week to week. Enjoy lunch for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more. (Price for guests under 60 is $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation. Center schedule: June 16 - Thrill’n & Grill’n: A Picnic at Colonial Park, 10:30 a.m. Join us for summer fun, food and friends at the Annual Picnic in the Park. Get sizzling as we groove to the tunes of
the season provided by DJ Gio. Remember, a picnic isn’t complete without good old fashioned games such as beach volleyball and horseshoes. Also, test how limber you are and join the crowd to see how low you can go in a friendly game of Limbo…all followed by lunch grilled under the sun! Rain or Shine (Pavilion/Tents Available) June 19 - Father’s Day History, Trivia and Games, 10:45 a.m. Father’s Day is steeped in history. Let’s discuss its origins, enjoy some lively trivia and share stories about Dad’s. Finish the morning off with a special Father’s Day Lunch. June 19 & 26 - Scrabble Friends, 9:30 a.m. Enjoy a friendly game of scrabble; with sufficient interest, we may plan opportunities for members to compete with other area scrabble clubs. June 19 & 26 - Canasta Card Club, 12:30 - 2:45 p.m. Although many variations exist for two, three, five or six players, it is most commonly played by four in two partnerships with two standard decks of cards. Players attempt to make melds of seven cards of the same rank and “go out” by playing all cards in their hand. June 20 & 27 - Trivia Time, 10:15 a.m. Did you know that solving puzzles or challenging yourself with new, mind-stretching exercises can stimulate the brain and enhance your critical thinking processes? Join us for some mind-tingling brain stumpers and a funfilled intellectual workout. June 21 & 28 - Mahjong Club, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn how to play mahjong or are you familiar with the game but just in need of fellow players? Lessons and refreshers are available. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. June 21 - Book Club, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. New book club is forming. Meet friends, read and discuss books, poems, short stories and articles. Current book selection is the Historical Fiction Novel and New York Times Best Seller “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana De Rosnay. Call 908-3698700 for more information. June 21 - “The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow” by Linda Barth, Author & Historian, 10:45 a.m. BandAids, movies, color television, bubble wrap, barcodes and the modern submarine. What do all of these things have in common? Give up? They were all invented in the great state of New Jersey! New Jersey is truly the land of inventions. Learn about the many inventions and innovations that came from the minds of Garden State people.
MANVILLE SENIOR CORNER The Manville Senior Citizens meet at noon on the second Thursday of each month at the VFW on Washington Avenue.In lieu of the picnic there will not be a July meeting. The next meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 10. Membership is open to anyone age 50 and older, residents and non-residents.Registration for recreation department exercise activities for seniors can be done at the library as well as the recreation department. Just pay at the facility when you register. All classes are at the Community Room in the Library. Senior chair yoga with Carrie is scheduled on Fridays at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from April 7 to June 30. Fee is $20. Senior chair aerobics
classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 3 to June 28. Fee is $15. Senior low-impact chair aerobics are on Tuesdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 4 to June 27. Fee is $7.50. Senior Zumba Gold classes will be held on Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. from April 6 to June 29. Fee is $7.50. Senior aqua aerobics classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Cooper Pool. The classes start on June 26 and run until August 30. Registration fee is $15 and you can register at the Manville Recreation Department. Movie and a buffet will
continue on announced dates. Canned goods or nonperishable food items will continue to be collected before each meeting. Remember to bring one item per member to help stock the Food Bank. The executive board will continue to hold its meetings on the Thursday prior to the regular meeting. Recreation events Atlantic City — The bus normally leaves at 9 a.m. from the VFW parking lot the third Wednesday of each month for Caesar’s. The next trip to Atlantic City will be Wednesday, July 19. The cost is $35, of which $30 will be returned. Thursday, June 29 — Trip to the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, Penn. The bus leaves from the Manville
VFW at 10 a.m. The cost is $30, with $20 back and $5 for food. Contact Josephine Pschar at 908-722-0156. Sunday, September 10 to Wednesday, September 13 — Trip to Lake George. Tour Lake George, visit Adirondack Winery, Saratoga Springs and much more. Cost is $585 for double and $745 for single. Contact Kathy Petrone at 908-526-2948 for reservations. Wednesday, December 5 — A Slice of Brooklyn: Christmas Lights Tour and luncheon at Chimney Rock Inn. Cost is $90. Reservations can be made with Jo Pschar at 908-722-0156. — Gerry Klimowich
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AT THE LIBRARY
The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Starting this year, the Hillsborough library will be open on Sundays, 1-5 p.m. throughout the year except for the following dates: June 18, Sept. 3. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Through the end of June, view the collections of Sunita Somasundaram and Survana Nagaraju. Beginning in July, view the collections of Rali Ramalingam and Rob O’Brien. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Special events • “Build A Better World” Summer Reading Challenge - SCLSNJ is pleased to invite you and your children to join our Summer Reading Challenge. Our Summer Reading Challenge is open to people of all ages from preschoolers to adults, with programs, prize drawings, and more. To register stop by or visit us online at sclsnj.org beginning on Mon. June 19.
Adult programs (registration required): • Evening Movie “Lion,” starring Dev Patel, Rooney Mara and Nicole Kidman. (PG13) Fri. June 16, 7-9 p.m. • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Wed. June 21 at 1011:30 a.m. • West African Drumming - Dave Merritt and the Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble will lead an interactive demonstration with the West African Djembe Orchestra. Adults and children ages 6 and up. Mon. June 26, 7-8:30 p.m. • Nonfiction Book Discussion - “Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot” by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard. Tues. June 27, 1011 a.m. • Understanding Immigration Basics - Get an overview of the legal immigration process and the roles of various government agencies. Wed. June 28, 67:30 p.m. • Afternoon Movie - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” Originally released in 1989, starring Harrison Ford. Fri. June 30, 1-3 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Craft in the Children’s Room: Father’s Day - Stop by the Children’s Room to do a craft while supplies last. Sat. June 17, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
• Monday Morning Playtime (Parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months) - A social time with toys available for play. Mon. June 19, 10-10:45 a.m. • Teen Game Night Monday (Entering grades 612) - We have UNO, Mad Gab, Cranium, Apples to Apples, Scattergories, and a few other classics. Already know how to play? Want to learn a new game? Join us for snacks and gaming at the library. Mon. June 19, 78 p.m. • Trivia Tuesdays Tuesday (Entering grades 2-5) Train Your Brain. Put your knowledge to the test at our weekly trivia contest. Tues. June 20, 4-5 p.m. • Preschool “Summer Celebration” (Ages 2-6) Begin our “Build a Better World” Preschool Summer Reading Challenge with a story, games and crafts! Wed. June 21, 10-10:45 a.m. • Neshanic Garden Club (Entering grades 1-4) Painting With Flowers Create something fun with the members of the Neshanic Garden Club. Wed. June 21, 4-4:45 p.m. • Admission 201: Highly Selective Colleges (Parents/caregivers and grades 9-12) - How do students who get accepted to the nation’s most selective colleges set themselves apart from the rest of the applicant pool? We’ll show you at this seminar. Wed. June 21, 7-8:30 p.m. • Design a T-Shirt (Entering grades K-5) - Please
bring your own t-shirt and we’ll supply the rest! Thurs. June 22, 2-4 p.m. • College Process: Everything You Need to Know (Parents/caregivers and grades 9-12) - Discover the early steps of college prep, PSAT/SAT/ACT test prep, how to effectively choose colleges, strategies to increase your chances for acceptance, scholarships and financial aid. Presented by Susan Alaimo of S.A.T. Smart. Thurs. June 22, 78:30 p.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors (Entering grades K-4) Each registered child will get 10 minutes practicing reading skills while a TDI (Therapy Dogs International) trained dog listens. Fri. June 23, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • Stage Fighting and FX Makeup Magic (Entering grades 6-12) - Develop the tools you need to make a stage fight look realistic and how to apply special effects makeup. Sat. June 24, 3-4 p.m. • Reading Buddy (Entering grades K-4) - Children register for a 15 minute time slot to read with a Teen Volunteer. Beginning June 26 and ending August 17. Monday-Thursday, 10Noon; 4-6 p.m. • First Roots Music (Newborn to 36 months) Ms. Jenni, a Kindermusik educator and owner of First Roots Music Studio, will present an entertaining music class that helps your child develop language, literacy, social and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-friendly setting.
Mon. June 26, 10-10:45 a.m. • Life Hacks & Life Skills - Vacation (Entering grades 9-12 and college students) - From road trips, to going to the shore, to flying off to Europe or Asia, there are plenty of life hack tips and tricks that will help you make the most of your vacation. Mon. June 26, 7-8 p.m. • Trivia Tuesdays (Entering grades 2-5) - Train your brain. Put your knowledge to the test at our weekly trivia contest. Tues. June 27, 4-5 p.m. • MAKE a Difference Warm Up America! (Entering grades 7-12) - Learn to crochet or knit a rectangle that will be contributed to a Warm Up America! afghan blanket, and earn service hours. Tues. June 27, 6-8 p.m. • Puzzle It Out (Entering grades 3-5) - Do you like puzzles? Join us as we “puzzle it out” with different activities, and then you can create your own jigsaw puzzle to take home. Wed. June 28, 2-2:45 p.m. • Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band (All ages) Clap along, sing, dance, and improvise with Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band. Thurs. June 29, 2-3 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime (Parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months) - A social time with toys available for play. Mon. July 3, 10-10:45 a.m. • Perler Bead Magnets (Entering grades 6-12) Connect with other teens while you make magnets of
your favorite emojis, characters, or whatever your imagination thinks of using Perler Beads. Mon. July 3, 7-8 p.m. • My Friend Chief - Visit with a Therapy Horse (All ages) - Hear a fun story about Chief, a full-sized Appaloosa who lives at Hope’s Promise Farm. Followed by a visit by a miniature therapy horse. Wed. July 5, 2-3 p.m. • Art Adventures - Miro Stick Figures (Ages 4-6) Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home. Thurs. July 6, 10-10:30 a.m. • Free Build (All ages) “Build a Better World” by trying out our different building stations. Sat. July 8, 2-3 p.m. Library resources Book A Librarian - Get personalized help with the online catalog, databases, research questions, storytime plans, locating materials, library apps and readers’ advisory. Parents, children and teens can request an appointment at the Youth Services desk by filling out a simple form. All ages. Bag of Books to Go You can request, at the Children’s Desk, a bag filled with books related to a theme.
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James Madison University is pleased to announce the following students who graduated during the May 5, 2017 commencement exercises. Allison Gill, of Hillsborough, who graduated with a degree in marketing and Devon Wetter, of Hillsborough, who graduated with a degree in communication studies. —Miranda Ricci, of Hillsborough, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring Semester 2017 at Youngstown State University. Ricci is a Civil Engineering major. The Dean’s List recognizes YSU’s best and brightest students. The list includes those full-time undergraduate students who have earned at least a 3.4 GPA for not less than 12 semester hours’ credit in the semester just ended.
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Music of the Land J.D Malone is one of the performers at this year’s Sourland Music Festival By Mike Morsch
.D Malone has discovered that the most important thing for songwriters is they have to constantly create, and hone their skills. So that’s what he does — he constantly creates. “I’ve heard it said so many times, beginning songwriters get caught up in the excitement of the inception of the idea,” Malone says. “What happens is that the inception of the idea is an amazing feeling, it’s a euphoria. But mature songwriters know that once that euphoria of the inception wears off, then comes the hard work of refinement. And that’s what most people don’t have, either the skill or the determination to push through.” Malone has both the skill and the determination to continue to push through the art of making music, and the result of those efforts will be on full display when J.D Malone and the Experts is one of the featured bands at the 14th annual Sourland Music Festival, presented by the “It’s kind of like when you’re trying to master Sourland Conservancy, June 17 at the Hillsborough an instrument, you have to learn the rules of the Golf and Country Club. instrument,” Malone says. “Then you want to be able The other artists performing that day include The to push the boundaries. The thing with songwriting John Ginty Band, Russell Norkevich, Lisa Bouchelle, is that it’s a delicate balance. You want to keep that Tom Tellitsch, the Karl Dietel 5 and the High Hearts. feeling that you had when you were 13 or 14 years This is the second time Malone has appeared at old and you pick up a guitar or you learn your first the Sourland Festival. chord and the magic that happens there. And then “With outdoor festivals, people are pretty excited you go through the whole process of becoming a to go to them and it’s usually a good vibe, as long as craftsman with it. You don’t want to become cynical, the weather is nice,” he says. you want to retain that magic of honing the craft. And Originally from Bennington, Vermont, Malone that’s a difficult part of it. But it’s also exciting, too.” was always interested in music. While in the Navy, Malone — who brings with him a high-energy he played in a band, and upon his discharge, moved stage presence — does two types of shows, one that’s to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania — where he is still singer-songwriter with just him and his guitar; the based — and paid his dues playing in bar bands. other is with the Experts, an experienced and skilled Malone had his most commercial success as an group of musicians that includes Avery Coffee on artist with his own band, Steamroller Picnic, from electric guitar, Jim Miades on bass guitar, Tommy 1993 through 2004. The group played up and down Geddes on drums, Nate Gonzalez on keyboards, the East Coast, was sponsored at different times by Tom Hampton on lap steel guitar and mandolin and Budweiser and Coors Light, put out one album and Michael Ronstadt on cello. The show at the Sourland got some air time on MTV. Festival will be with the band. But he wanted to put more time and effort into his “I try to make every song be like its own complete songwriting, so he left Steamroller Picnic and struck entity,” Malone says. “The difference between out on his own. songwriting and maybe poetry is that with poetry, “As I was getting older, the music inside me you have the words and you create images. With was changing,” Malone says. “It was more singer- music, you have another realm in which to create the songwriter versus pop rock, stadium rock.” image. It’s an amazing thing for a lyric, a word and He says his evolution as a songwriter was a sound to be able to work in conjunction, to create organic, something that developed through a series music.” of epiphanies. “There are certain things that music can do. It can
Photo by Matt Stover The Sourland Music Festival is marking its 14th year of music and food to help the cause of preservation. Top photo: J.D Malone will bring his brand of rock to this year’s festival.
create tension, it can create a sadness, a happiness, all on its own.” Malone’s last album, “Town and County,” was released in March 2016 and garnered several good reviews. “With 25 years of keeping on keeping on under his belt, if Malone sounds like a college coffeehouse folk rocker letting loose, bet on it being organic,” Chris Spector of Midwest Record wrote about the album. “With feel-good jangly guitars leading the way, this cat has been around the block a few times but he still enjoys the sights and sounds — as well as the exercise. Making them the way they don’t anymore, this is a dandy, diverse set that you can tell comes right from the heart throughout. Check it out.” Malone said he’s looking forward to returning to the Sourland Music Festival, and he’s confident that his future looks bright. “I always say myself and to other people — and I really believe it — I feel the depth of my music career is yet to come,” he says. “Even though I may have already had some musically related awesome times, I feel the best is yet to come because I believe that my songwriting is getting better and better all the time.” For a lot of festival-goers, food is as important as the music. Food trucks and vendors will offer such dishes as pulled pork, burgers, hot dogs, kettle corn, cheesecake on a stick and more. Available at the adult beverage tent will be specialty drinks form Sourland Spirits, local beer, and award-winning wines from Unionville Vineyards. Discounts are available to attendees who buy a festival mug. Free water will be available. Bringing a refillable bottle is recommended. No coolers will be admited. New this year is a VIP experience including a buffet using locally sourced, sustainably grown food, a “Sourland Punch” and a Ryland Inn gift certificate. Proceeds from the festival help the Sourland Conservancy in its stewardship and advocacy initiatives. The Sourland’s 90-square-mile contiguous forest provides habitat for many threatened and endangered species. Sourland streams are headwaters of the Delaware and Raritan rivers that provide drinking water to millions of people.
The Sourland Music Festival will take place at the polo field at Hillsborough Golf and Country Club, 146 Wertsville Road, Hillsborough, June 17, 3-10 p.m. Rain date is June 18, 2-9 p.m. Admission costs $35, $25 online, $10 children ages 7-12. VIP tickets cost $80 and are available only online; www.sourlandmusicfest.org.
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STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
Oh, What a Knight! The Princeton Festival brings ‘Man of La Mancha’ to the Matthews Acting Studio
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don’t know what it is with me and “Man of La Mancha,” but it just doesn’t get to me. Here’s a show about a dreamer who keeps dreaming despite the dreariness of the world around him, and who convinces a woman who’s given up on life to believe in herself. It’s the kind of story I get choked up over just thinking about, and it has some terrific music. But I’ve seen two versions of this legendary musical now and I’ve been unaffected both times. Having said that, if you’re like the millions of people who have made “Man of La Mancha“ a beloved part of the musical theater canon, you’re bound to love the production being presented by the Princeton Festival at the Matthews Acting Studio in Princeton through June 25. I can’t imagine having many opportunities to see performers so good in such an intimate setting. Photo by Jessi Franko Inspired by “Don Quixote,” “Man of La Mancha” was written by Dale Wasserman, Sandra Marante as Aldonza/Dulcinea and Jesse Malgieri as Don with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Quixote/Alonso Quijana in “Man of La Mancha.” Joe Darion. Based on a teleplay by WasserCervantes has been imprisoned because fight is jarring. man, it opened in 1965, ran on Broadway he’s worked as a tax collector (hey, artists The inmates set up a trial and charge for more than 2,300 performances and won have to pay the bills you know) and fore- Cervantes with being an idealist, a bad poet five Tonys, including Best Musical. closed on a church. His manservant is with and an honest man. He pleads guilty, “I’ve The show is set during the Spanish Inhim because he posted the notice to the never had the courage to believe in nothquisition. Miguel de Cervantes has been imchurch door. ing,” he says. prisoned to a dungeon with his manservant. They are soon attacked by their fellow Cervantes convinces them to put him on Cervantes is a poet and actor. A fellow ininmates, and we get our first hint of how trial. If found guilty, he hands over his posmate asks if being a poet is a crime. When powerful this production can be. Seeing the sessions, except a manuscript the others Cervantes says no, the inmate says, “too violence and the faces on the actors as they want to burn. The leader, known as the Govbad.” ernor, agrees. The actor uses his tools of the trade — makeup, costumes, props — to become Alonso Quijano, an older man who renames himself Don Quixote. Cervantes gets the other prisoners to help act out his play, and soon Quixote is at an inn where he meets Aldonza (Sandra Marante), who he thinks is Lady Dulcinea. As Quixote pledges his loyalty to Dulcinea, Aldonza, accustomed to being belittled, even abused, is skeptical, but part of her is intrigued by this would-be knight. The best scenes are between Jesse Malgieri as Quixote, Marante as Aldonza, and Jordan Bunshaft as Sancho Panza,
Quixote’s loyal sidekick. Aldonza knows Quixote is delusional, but she starts to believe in herself, and in some ways, for him. The studio is set up with black box staging — seating set up in front and at the sides of the performance space, with some action taking place in the catwalk. This set-up is so intimate you’re likely to be within a few feet of actors at some point. But, if you’re at the side seating (as I was on opening night), you’re likely to have your view impeded by an actor’s back at some point. During one key scene between Quixote and Aldonza, a pole was between the two of them. As for the people facing the front of the space, it seemed the use of bright lighting in one scene led to some audience members shading their eyes. But those are small prices to pay for such an intimate experience. The thrill of this production is seeing these actors up close. Marante is a standout as Aldonza. During the number “What Does He Want of Me” you sense the character’s humanity, her grappling with her well-earned cynicism, and the possibility that she is worthy of the admiration this false knight shows her. Malgieri holds the show together as Cervantes/Quixote. His voice is wonderful and he captures the essence of this character, the nobility, the pride, the optimism. Banshaft gets a lot of the show’s laughs as Sancho Panza and the actors who play the prisoners and various characters are all terrific, particularly Patrick James as the Governor/Innkeeper. Of course, the show has some good songs: “Man of Mancha,” “What Does He Want of Me” and, most famously, “The Impossible Dream.” It also has a quote from Quixote that resonates much differently today than the character intends: “Facts are the enemy of the truth.“
Don Quixote continues at the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St., Princeton, through June 25. For tickets availability, call 609-258-2787.
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Leadership and Morals Shakespeare ’70 is bringing ‘Measure for Measure’ to Kelsey Theatre
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he themes Shakespeare covers in “Measure for Measureâ€? include power, love, lust, leadership, and decaying morals. It’s about how leaders lose touch with their people, and hypocrisy in those who would judge and condemn others. In other words, it’s about how people haven’t changed over the last 400 or so years. “Measure for Measure,â€? which Shakespeare ’70 is performing June 23 to July 2 at Kelsey Theatre in West Windsor, is set in Vienna. Duke Vincentio (John Bergeron) is upset with the decline in morals he is seeing in his people. He puts his deputy Angelo (Ray Fallon) in charge while he supposedly goes on a diplomatic mission. In truth, he stays in Vienna, disguised as a friar. The newly in charge Angelo arrests Claudio (a role that will be shared by John Fischer and Michael Krahel) because Claudio impregnated his fiancĂŠ, Juliet (Kelly Colleran) before they were married. To set an example, Angelo sentences Claudio to death. Claudio has a sister, Isabella (Morgan Petronis), who is set to enter a nunnery. She pleads her brother’s case to Angelo, who is taken by Isabella and makes a deal with her: He’ll let Claudio go if she sleeps with him. “Once you get into it, it’s interesting to see that people don’t change, people look at things in black-and-white and view themselves in black-and-white,â€? says Janet Quartarone, who is the assistant director for the production. “And then they learn something about themselves and go on a journey, and power can corrupt. All of those things never change.â€? “Measure for Measureâ€? is typically labeled one of Shakespeare’s “problem playsâ€? because it doesn’t fall neatly into the comedy or tragedy categories. “There is so much nuanced character stuff going on, and it’s not necessarily clear on the page,â€? Quartarone says. “When you first start to read it, you say, ‘What is going on with this guy, or what is going on with that woman?’ It’s more nuanced and it’s one of the ones they like to call a problem play. It’s not a history, and it’s not a clear comedy because it’s not lighthearted all the time, but it’s not a tragedy either because the stage is not littered with bodies at the end. It’s different, and it’s about some problems, so they call it a problem play, because it’s about disorder.â€? Bergeron says even the most dramatic scenes have some irony. “For my character, there are scenes that would seem to be bereft of comedy, and I’m hoping while working on it to find, maybe not gut-busting comedy, but find the irony, the humor, the difference in the world views between the characters that can be funny,â€? he says. During the rehearsal process, Quartarone said the cast
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John Bergeron will play the Duke when Shakespeare ’70 brings “Measure for Measure� to Kelsey Theatre. and crew were still exploring how much of the play is drama and comedy. Some moments are clearly part of the dramatic conflict, while others involving the street people, or the character Pompey, servant to Mistress Overdone, are clearly meant to get laughs. “But then there are scenes where these two worlds come together and kind of overlap, and we’re exploring how you
strike the right balance in those scenes, where both of those types of people are present,� Quartarone says. “I think it’s going to be very dynamic, I think it’s going to be shifting and I think that will be interesting to the audience.� In some ways, the Duke is a character modern-day audiences can relate to, as he exits his sequestered life to interact with the people he leads. “As a duke he’s been able to get away with that, he has people bring things to him,� Bergeron says. “He has the intention, even the arrogance, that he’s going to be proved right and justified in his thinking that all the laws of Vienna are ultimately correct, that all of the strict statutes as he calls them are ultimately the proper decisions no matter how fierce they may be.� Shakespeare ’70’s production, which is being directed by John F. Erath, also is focusing on the black-and-white thinking of the characters, in that many characters think they are all right and others are all wrong. Quartatone says the production will emphasize that with sets and lighting. As for the time frame, Shakespeare ’70 is keeping “Measure for Measure� in a traditional era. “Despite the fact that these folks are going to be in period costumes, the stakes, the situations, the way they interact with each other, the faults that they have are the same as today, they’re very relatable,� Quartarone says. “Other than Shakespeare’s language, I don’t think it feels very removed at all from the way people act now. The time frame is kind of medieval, we wanted to make it gritty.�
Shakespeare ’70 will perform “Measure for Measure� at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, June 23-July 2. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
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STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
‘The Glass Menagerie’ at Kelsey
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ennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” is one of the great American plays, and Mauer Productions OnStage is presenting a solid version of it at Kelsey Theatre through June 18. The drama has a small cast, just four characters, five if you count the absentee father whose picture looms over his wife and kids. Although this play is oft-performed, it’s a challenge for actors, because there’s no place for them to hide. Thankfully, the actors in this version are up to the task, particularly Laurie Hardy who play Amanda Wingfield. Amanda is the mother of two children, Tom (played by Robert Forero) and Laura (Jessica Braynor). Tom is our narrator and host. He tells the audience he has tricks in his pocket, but he is not a magician. “He gives you illusion that has the appearance of truth, I give you truth in the pleasant disguise of illusion,”
Tom says. We can tell Tom is a sailor, based on how he is dressed. He tells us he’s taking us back to the ’30s in St. Louis, where he lived with his mother and sister. There will be another character, a Gentleman Caller (Malik Khaaliq). Amanda is the most challenging character here, and Hardy does a good job of playing her. Amanda is overbearing to her kids in different ways. She is hard on Tom, getting on him for the way he eats, his smoking, and the way he spends his time (he says he goes to the movies but its clear he’s up to more nefarious activities). Amanda may seem more patient with Laura, who is disabled (a more politically incorrect term of the time is used in the play), but Amanda is equally hard on her daughter as on her son. She talks of Laura being ready for gentleman callers, though Malik Khaaliq and Jessica Braynor in “The Glass Menagerie.” Laura never has had one. Laura also has quit going to typing school, which leaves Amanda exasperated, with no skills and no husband, there is no hope for her daughter. Laura copes by speding a lot of time looking at the figures in her glass menagerie of the title. You could even say she loses herself in the delicate figures. Worried about Laura, Amanda insists that Tom invite a friend over to join the family dinner. She wants someone for Laura. So Tom brings Jim, who has a history with Laura, dating back to high school. When Laura told Jim she has a disease called Pleurosis, Jim thought she said “blue roses,” and that’s what he always called her. It was an act of kindness Laura never forgot. Laura’s life is dreary, but she and Jim do have a moment together, and this scene is one of the best of the evening. Braynor is wonderful as Laura begins to see hope for her future, and Khaaliq is charming and kind, his Jim has genuine feelings for Laura. Jim is Tom’s best friend at the warehouse where they both work (Jim is Tom’s boss). Tom is a budding poet, someone who’s desperate for something better, and
Jim is the only person at the warehouse who understands, and calls Tom “Shakespeare” (Jim has a way with nicknames). But it turns out Tom doesn’t know much about Jim’s personal life, and this being a Tennessee Williams’ play, Laura is bound to be disappointed. Director Judi Parrish gets fine work out of the actors, and the set by Parrish and John M. Maurer is quite good, with the dining area on a raised platform in the back. In front are well worn pieces of furniture and a Victrola on which Laura plays music, providing her a bit of joy that others find annoying. The ending isn’t as devastating as it usually is; when it was over, I felt as if Laura will be all right, and that this cast and crew have put together a commendable production of an American classic.
“The Glass Menagerie” continues at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, through June 18. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelsetheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
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ARTS NEWS By Anthony Stoeckert
New Programs at Princeton Ballet School
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rinceton Ballet School has announced a restructuring of its programs for school-aged dancers. Changes by the official school of American Repertory Ballet include a new conservatory program for serious students seeking a more disciplined and intense dance training program. The program will be led by School Director Pamela Levy. Previously, students were selected by faculty or the director to participate in this more rigorous track, currently known as the PLUS Program. Under the new restructuring students can choose to participate until they reach the advance division. The school also is introducing a FLEX program for students who love to dance and are seeking training without the intensity and time commitment of the conservatory pro-
gram. Students will still study with Princeton Ballet School’s faculty, but with more flexibility. “Students who wish to gain all of the benefits of studying dance, in an excellent training atmosphere, but do not want to commit to the rigor of the conservatory program, may opt to study in the FLEX program,” Levy says. “Mrs. Estey believed that all students should have the opportunity to dance in an environment that is appropriate for their level of commitment.” The school’s syllabus remains the same one that was created and developed by Mary Pat Robertson over her 30year tenure running the school. Another new development is the launch of the Douglas Martin Scholarship for Male Dancers which provides full
tuition for all school age males interested in ballet training. “I’m excited to see the restructuring and enhancement of the programs that have been initiated since I’ve become artistic director,” says Douglas Martin. “The Trainee program has grown from seven dancers to over 30 during the past seven years. The apprentice to the company, which will now become ARB2, our second company will give burgeoning young dancers the performing experience they need to get into a professional company. These programs have proved invaluable to ARB producing world class dancers for ARB and companies all over the U.S. and the world.” For more information about American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School, go to arballet.org or call 609921-7758.
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Movie and times for the week of June 16-22. Sched- 1, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 5:45. My Cousin Rachel (PG13) Fri. 3:45, 6:45, 9:15; Sat. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15; Sun. 1, 3:45, ules are subject to change. 6:45; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 5, 8. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Cars (PG) Tues. 7:30 p.m. (Special presentation with Princeton 3 (sensory friendly) (G) Sat. 10 a.m. Transformers: The Last Knight (PG13) Tues. 7, 9, 10:15; Wed.-Thurs. 12:15, 2:40, 3:35, 6, 6:55, 9:20, 10:15. Rough Night (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Thurs. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10. Cars 3 (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (G) Fri.Thurs. 1:40, 4:20, 7, 9:40. Cars 3 (G) Fri.-Thurs. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Megan Leavey (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 2, 7:10; Tues. 2 p.m. It Comes at Night (R) Fri.-Mon. 4:45, 9:55; Tues. 4:45. The Mummy (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:20. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (PG) Fri.Thurs. 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50. Wonder Woman (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 12:25, 3:35, 6:45, 9:55. Wonder Woman (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:50, 2:20, 4, 5:30, 7:10, 8:40, 10:20; Tues. 12:50, 2:20, 4, 5:30, 7:10, 10:20; Wed.-Thurs. 12:50, 2:20, 4, 5:30, 7:10, 8:40, 10:20. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (PG13) Fri.-Thurs.1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 10:05.
MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): The Book of Henry (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:15, 4:40, 7:05, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 2:15, 4:40, 7:05. My Cousin Rachel (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:50, 7:20. Dean (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 5, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 5. Churchill (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:40, 7:10. Paris Can Wait (PG) Fri.-Sat. 2:40, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25; Sun.-Thurs. 2:40, 4:55, 7:10. I, Daniel Blake (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20; Sun.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:40, 7. The Women’s Balcony (NR) Fri.-Sat. 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40; Sun.-Thurs. 2:40, 5, 7:20.
PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Paris Can Wait (PG) Fri. 4, 7, 9:15; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:15; Sun.
Public Library; $4 general admission tickets, free for Garden Theatre/library members). Hollywood Summer Nights: The Lion in Winter (PG) Wed. 7:30 p.m. Ninotchka (NR) Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
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“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. The story of Buddy Holly told through his songs, including “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Sue,” “Everyday,” “Words of Love,” “Oh, Boy!” and more, through June 17; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “An Inspector Calls,” Performed by ActorsNET of Bucks County at The Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. In an English industrial city, a rich family is having dinner when a man turns up at the door, saying he is an inspector investigating the suicide of a young woman, through June 18. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “The Glass Menagerie,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Tennessee Williams’ classic about Tom, his mother, Amanda, and his sister Laura. Presented by Maurer Productions OnStage, through June 18, $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children;www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Evil Dead, the Musical,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Comic rock musical based on the horror film series, through June 25; Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “Man of La Mancha,” Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau St., Princeton. Musical classic based on “Don Quixote,” presented by the Princeton Festival, ∫, $40-$50; through June 25; princetonfestival.org. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Outdoor stage on campus of the College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Station, Morris. Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about love, acting and fairies, set in a magical forest, through June 30; shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. “The Nerd,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Comedy by Larry Shue about about Willum, who while celebrating his birthday is surprised by a visit from Rick, who saved Willum’s life in Vietnam, and who he never met, June 23 through July 15; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “Pippen,” Hamilton Murray Theater on the campus of Princeton University. Stephen Schwartz’s musical in which a troupe, lead by the Lading Player follows a young prince who sets out to discover his purpose, June 22-July 9; www.princetonsummertheater.org. OPERA Fidelio, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Beethoven’s only opera, in which Florenstan is imprisoned by his political enemy, Pizarro. Florenstan’s wife, Leonore, disguises herself as a man named Fidelio in order to rescue him. Presented by The Princeton Festival, June 18, 3 p.m., June 25, 3 p.m. $35-$140; princetonfestival.org; 609-258-2787.
A Seaside Vision
“By the Sea” by Princeton resident Karen Anderson Hartl is featured in the exhibit, “Three Visions,” at the Peggy Lewis Gallery in the Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lilly St., Lambertville, through June 30. The show features paintings by Hartl and Samia Hafiz Shaaban, and mixed media works by Anabel Bouza. For more information, go to www.lambertvillelibrary.org.
MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC VOICES, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the campus of Princeton University. Choral concert featurinng Brahms’ Requiem and Randall Thomas’ “Frostiana.” The chorus will be accompanied by the Riverside Symphonia with soloists Rochelle Ellis, soprano and Mischa Bouvier, baritone. Conducted by Lyn Ransom, June 16, 8 p.m. tickets.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220. Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra, The Princeton Abbey, 75 Mapleton Road, Princeton. Chamber concert featuring music by Biber, Handel, Mozart and more. Presented by the Princeton Festival, June 17, 4 p.m. $25-$35; princetonfestival.org. Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra, Miller Chapel at the Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Full orchestra concert performing a program featuring music by Stradella, Handel, Bach and others. Pre-
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sented by the Princeton Festival, June 21, 7:30 p.m. $30$35; princetonfestival.org. Westminster Summer Choral Festival Chorus, Miller Chapel on the campus Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton. The chorus will perform Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 with The Renaissance Band, conducted by Joe Miller,director of choral activities at Westminster Choir College of Rider University and conductor of the Westminster Choir, July 1, 7 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken at the concert. www.rider.edu/arts.
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. Keith Sweat, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. R&B singer-songwriter known for such hits as “Freak Me,” “Twisted,” and “I Like,” June 16, 8 p.m. $45$90; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. Peter Martin Trio, McCarter Theatre Center’s Berlind Stage, 91 University Place, Princeton. Jazz concert presented by the Princeton Festival, June 17, 8 p.m. $45-$55; princetonfestival.org.
MUSEUMS
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Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 34. Juried exhibit supporting area artists, through June 25. Hours: Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Revealing Pictures.” Exhibit presenting works by 11 leading international artists: Nikolay Bakharev, Edmund Clark, Daniel and Geo Fuchs, Tim Hetherington, Pieter Hugo, Liu Zheng, Zanele Muholi, Robert Polidori, Alec Soth and Miwa Yanagi. The photographs from the Christopher E. Olofson Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum, through July 2; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, June 16 through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144.
GALLERIES
“Eternal Beauty, Perpetual Green: Perpetual Green: Preserves through the Seasons,” Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. Works by seven artists celebrating preservation, through June 16. Hours: Mon.Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Morpeth Contemporary + Frame Studio, 43 W. Broad St., Hopewell. Jeffrey Yuan, still life/images on aluminum, James Jansma/Something of that nature/glazed earthenware, through June 25; 609-333-9393. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. Main gallery: Images from a Cluttered Mind: Charles Miller; Goodkind Gallery: All Mixed Up: Heidi Sussman, through June 25. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. photogallery14.com; 609333-8511.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE “POP CULTURE” By GAIL GRABOWSKI ACROSS 1 Physics calculation 5 They may be broken on purpose 9 “You gotta be kidding me!” 14 Aussie bedrolls 19 Comics pooch 20 Put in other words, say 21 British county 22 Garlicky mayo 23 Brand created in Toronto in 1904 25 23-Across buyer 27 Bank protection 28 Country 29 Web search tool 30 Cleared out 33 British peers 34 Some basilica singers 35 “How about that!” 36 Kin of -trix 37 “The Dark Mirror” antagonist, e.g. 41 Infamous 1974 bank robbers: Abbr. 42 School social worker’s concern 47 Plastic __ Band 48 Hypotheticals 49 Noisy disturbance 50 Fence material? 51 “I’m getting to it” 52 Curious to a fault 54 Galileo’s birthplace 55 Partner of 46-Down 56 Talk show medium 59 Cat Nation people 61 Industry heavyweights 63 Airport sign 64 Flutter 66 Colorful appetizer platter items 68 “The Call of the Wild” ride 69 Outdoor party focal point 72 Run off 74 “Swing Shift” Oscar nominee 77 Free sample constraint 78 Farm denizen 79 Exiled Shah Mohammad __ Pahlavi 81 Press Secretary Spicer 82 Taylor’s husband between Wilding and Fisher 83 City near Tulsa
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Sculpture Exhibit by Patrick Strzelec, Graves Terrace at Paul Robeson Center of the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Outdoor exhibit of works by Patrick Strzelec, who makes abstract sculpture using a full range of materials. This Graves Terrace exhibition will provide the public with an introduction to Strzelec’s work preceding the installation of his work on Witherspoon Street at the site of the new Avalon Princeton residencies, through June, 2017. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. “Three Visions,” The Peggy Lewis Gallery in Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lilly St., Lambertville. Group show of three artists who explore three concepts of artistic expression. The three artists are Samia Hafiz Shaaban, Karen Anderson Hartl and Anabel Bouza, through June 30. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. “Small Works by Watercolorists Unlimited” featuring paintings by a group of 13 New Jersey artists, through June 30. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. The Gallery at JKC, Mercer County Community College, Trenton Hall, 137 N. Broad St., Trenton. “Beloved Trenton” by photographer Habiyb Ali Shu’Aib, June 19July 17. Reception and artist’s talk, June 23, 5-8 p.m. www.mccc.edu/jkcgallery.
DANCE
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Country Dance, June 21, 8 p.m. (Instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $10; Fourth Saturday Contra Dance, June 24, 8-11 p.m. (instruction starts at 7:30 p.m.), $11; Special event: Emily Abel with Contraforce, June 28, 8-11 p.m., $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Dancing by Peddie Lake with Candace-WoodwardClough, 112 Etra Road in Hightstown. Offering instruction in swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin dancing. Classes will begin June 29, and June 23 for four weeks. The cost is $60 per person for a four-week session. To register, email candaceclough1987@yahoo.com or call 732-995-4284. Friday Night Folk Dancing, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272.
COMEDY
Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Noah Gardenswartz, June 16-17; Mike Hanley, June 23-24; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, Gilbert Gottfried, June 16-17, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $25; Joe “Sun Setting” is among the photographs by Heidi Sussman that is on view at Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., DeRosa, June 22, 7:30 p.m., June 23-24, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 Hopewell, through June 15. Sussman’s works are showcased in the exhibit, “All Mixed Up” in the gallery’s Goodkind Gallery. On view in the main gallery is “Images from a Cluttered Mind,” an exhibit p.m., $20; 732-545-4242. by Charles Miller. Hours are Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.photogallery14.com or call 609-333-8511.
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MISCELLANY
JaZams Summer Block Party, Palmer Square West, Princeton. Annual outdoor block party will take place, June 16, beginning at 6 p.m. Live entertainment at the free event will include drummers, 6-7 p.m., music by Lolly and Yoko, 7-8:30 p.m., and the movie “The Iron Giant,” beginning at 8:30 p.m. There also will be live Kendama, pogo stick demonstrations, crafts, activities, food for sale and more. www.palmersquare.com or call 609-924-8697. Dairy Day, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Hopewell Township (GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township). Visitors can meet milking goats, see a cow and calf, and help farmers make cheese, butter and ice cream. There will be milking demonstrations and demonstrations of cheese and butter making, June 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free; www.howellfarm.org; 609-737-3299. Friends of the Princeton Public Library Annual Book Sale, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Prince-
ton. The 2017 Friends of the Princeton Public Library Book Sale will take place June 23-24 in the library’s Community Room. This year’s sale includes more than 10,000 books for all ages and across a wide variety of topics. Most books are priced between $1 and $3, with art books and special selections priced higher. The event opens with a preview sale, June 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets for the preview sale cost $10. Numbered tickets will be available at the door starting at 8 a.m. Customers enter the sale in numerical order. Barcode scanners will be permitted at the tables, but collecting books to scan will not be allowed. Starting at noon, admission to the book sale is free for the remainder of the sale. Hours are noon-8:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday; www.princetonlibrary.org; 609924-9529. Vintage Baseball, Greenway Meadows Park, 275 Rosedal Road, Princeton. The Historical Society of Princeton will present its annual 19th-century “base ball” game
in which the Flemington Neshanock and the Talbot Fairplays Base Ball Club of Maryland will play a competitive match of bare-handed baseball, wearing period uniforms and using rules from 1864 or 1873. The event will also include a short lesson on the history of the game and a recitation of “Casey at the Bat” by Brad “Brooklyn” Shaw, June 24, 11 a.m. Admission is free; princetonhistory.org. Firefly Festival, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence. Children can dress up as fireflies after painting wings and making antennas in the craft area. Miss Amy and the Big Kids Band will perform a concert. Circus Place circus training facility will showcase its Youth Circus Performance Troupe. Bring a blanket and lay down in the grass at twilight to watch the glow of fireflies, June 25, 3-9 p.m. Admission is free. There is a cost for for kids to create and craft, and food will be for sale; www.terhuneorchards.com; 609-924-2310.
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June 17 The lives of lichens at Mercer Meadows The Mercer County Park Commission will host lichenologist Dennis Waters as he unveils the mysterious lichens commonly found throughout our natural world, beginning a 10 a.m. Waters will lead two hours of exploration along the trails of the Mercer Meadows Pole Farm District, shedding light on the ecological importance of lichens. Commonly seen as grayish-green patches on tree trunks, most people never think twice about these unassuming, undervalued life forms, but Waters will be bringing lichens into the spotlight. He will talk about how to identify some of the common lichens, and teach about their ecological importance, behaviors and lifestyles. Wear appropriate footwear and bring water. This program is free. Registration is required. To register, email natureprograms@mercercounty. org or call 609-888-3218.
Dairy Day at Howell Farm Howell Living History Farm will hold its annual Dairy Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can meet milking goats, see a cow and calf, and help farmers make cheese, butter and ice cream. Howell Living History Farm is located on Valley Road, just off Route 29, in Hopewell Township. The GPS address is 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Parking and admission are free. For more information, go to www.mercercountyparks.org or call 609-7373299.
Princeton Suppers Club program The Princeton Suppers Club will host a program, Fermenting With Indian Spices, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at a private residence in Princeton. Join Dorothy Mullen and Masala Suppers intern Ruchika Goel for an Eastmeets-West morning filled with learning the traditional European style of fermentation involving Indian spices. Make easy and delicious kraut and pickles and learn about the positive effects fermented food has on your gut biome, digestion and blood sugar. The program costs $10 for ingredients. Bring a cutting board and kitchen knife as well. For registration and more information, go to thesuppersprograms.org.
June 19 Playful Engineers at Library Playful Engineers will present the program, “Build a Better Rube Goldberg Machine,” beginning at 4 p.m. Learn about basic forces and motion physics by designing, building, testing and redesigning a simple Rube Goldberg machine. Everyday objects such as dominos, Popsicle sticks, rubber bands, string, ping pong balls, pulleys, buckets, tracks, and ramps will be used in this hands-on, problem-solving workshop. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
Top photos: Kohlrabi from Duke Farms (left) is used in a salad that is a favorite of Chef Josh Falzone. Joann Held, manager of Pennington Farmers Market, recommends Isacc’s Stir Fry (right), which her husband contributed to a Girl Scout project. Bottom photos: Chris Cirkus of the West Windsor Farmers Market says kids can help create her carrot salad (pictured are Sofia DiGioacchino and Rebecca Slater). At bottom right, Cirkus’ Potato-Green Bean Salad.
Farmers market specials Put all those delicious summer veggies to use with these dishes from area market managers It’s mid-June, and area farmers markets are up and running and it’s a race to make our favorite summer dishes while vegetables are at their peak. I polled some of the local weekly markets to find their best recipes. Some are from the managers, others are from volunteers and other market organizers. The overriding theme seems to be one of simple, no-fuss preparations that let you save time for other summer pursuits and maybe let the kids help out. Enjoy them, and enjoy your own local market. West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market (www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org) manager Chris Cirkus says, “Fresh salads featuring farmers market produce and a simple vinaigrette remains one of my all-time favorite things to make. . . The carrot salad is something I grew up eating. Most people think of carrot salad with mayo and raisins, but this one is magical when the garlic and carrots meet.” Both the carrot salad and the potato-green bean salad provide opportunities for kids to help, too. Carrot Salad from Chris Cirkus Red wine vinegar Dijon mustard Fresh garlic Extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 2 pounds carrots, shredded (organic preferred as they really do taste better) In a large mixing bowl, mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with about a tablespoon of mustard. Whisk together. Add 2 crushed cloves of garlic (the kids like to squeeze the garlic press and it builds their hand muscles for writing). Add 1/2 cup of olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add carrots and toss well. Keeps about 4 days in fridge. Potato-Green Bean Salad From Chris Cirkus Swap out the garlic in the carrot salad dressing for finely chopped shallots — about 1-2 tablespoons. Make the vinaigrette the same way as the carrot salad, swapping out champagne vinegar for the red wine if you like a milder vinegar flavor. Add a small handful of chopped chives. Boil about 2 pounds cut up red potatoes, new potatoes, purple or fingerling potatoes — drain when fork tender. The salad is better if you dress it
when the potatoes are warm. Add ½ pound cut up green beans, par-boiled if you don’t want them too crunchy. Toss well. Chill and then, if you like, add hard-boiled eggs, greens, halved cherry or sun gold tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper before serving. Lorette Pruden, manager of the Montgomery Friends Of Open Space Farmers’ Market (montgomeryfriends.org/farmers-market), loves to make a Southern family favorite, “Corn Maquechoux (ma-shoo), simple, delicious, travels well, easy to make ahead, even better next day. . . what’s not to love? “As written, it is a vegan dish, but the classic version has ham or sausage. So you could always add cubed ham or smoked sausage. Local kielbasa would make it a truly Jersey dish. “This is pretty much from a ‘Southern Living; recipe from March of 1995. You can tell how good it is by the fact I still have it!” Corn Maquechoux from Lorette Pruden 6 to 8 servings 5 large ears of corn 2 tablespoons oil 1 green or red bell pepper 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bay leaf 1 16 ounce can of tomatoes, chopped (or use fresh in season) ½ cup water ½ teaspoon hot sauce (Try Hot Sauce 4 Good, available at local markets, or use the classic Tabasco) Salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl, remove the corn from cob with a sharp knife. In a large skillet, sauté bell pepper and onions in oil until just wilted. Add corn, bay leaf, tomatoes, water, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with scallions. Good hot, cold, or room temperature. Joann Held, manager of Pennington Farmers Market (penningtonfarmersmarket.org), sent along Isaac’s Stir-Fry recipe, which her husband Isaac contributed to a Girl Scout market project. One scout has just begun a Gold Award Project to prepare simple recipes using fresh vegetables that can be distributed by food pantries along with the produce that they give
out. The recipe uses carrots and green beans, but you can find many other delicious combinations at your farmers market, Ms. Held advises, for example broccoli and cauliflower. Isaac’s Stir-Fry from Joann Held Carrots Green beans Wok oil (canola or vegetable oil) Soy sauce Sesame oil (the toasted kind) Peel 3 or 4 carrots. Cut off ends and slice into ¼- to ½-inch pieces (to be fancy, slice on a diagonal, then rotate the carrot less than half way around, then slice, rotate, slice, rotate — this makes pieces that have a lot of sides which are good for stir-frying.) Snap ends off green beans. Use about the same amount as the carrots or maybe a little more. Wash both carrots and beans, and dry with towel. Heat up wok on high and add a few tablespoons of wok oil. When the oil is hot, add all of the vegetables. Stir to get the vegetables coated with the oil. Add soy sauce to taste. I use 4 or 5 shakes (if you don’t like soy sauce, add salt to taste). Stir for a few seconds, then add 3-4 ounces of water from the tap. Cover, and cook on medium for 3 minutes or so, but do not let all of the water evaporate away. Taste a piece with a fork (be careful, it’s hot). It should be easy to chew but not too soft. If the vegetables are not done, add some more water and cook for another minute. When vegetables are done, uncover and stir until all of the water is gone. Turn off the heat. Add a few drops of sesame oil and stir once or twice. Duke Farms Market provided a recipe from their chef, Josh Falzone, who does weekly recipes for the market. Here he polishes up his favorite from last year using kohlrabi. Kohlrabi Salad Recipe and Introduction by Chef Josh Falzone (More recipes are available at www.dukefarms.org) My favorite example of a unique vegetable that simply needed some exposure to make its way to the dinner table is kohlrabi. . . This unfamiliar vegetable is actually in the same family as cabbage and kale and is more versatile than most people realize. Kohlrabi can be cooked like pota-
toes, grated like cabbage for coleslaw or even sliced like radishes for salad. 4 heads kohlrabi 1 lemon Extra-virgin olive oil Fresh herbs Salt and pepper Peel kohlrabi, leaving enough stem to hold onto while slicing. Shave the peeled bulb into a bowl using either a mandolin slicer or a very sharp knife. Zest lemon and save juice. Season shaved kohlrabi with salt and pepper, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Mix well. Add your favorite herbs and lightly fold. Can be served chilled alone or even mixed with baby kale for a leafier salad.
Chelsea Jackson, market manager at Trenton’s Greenwood Avenue Farmers Market (www.greenwoodavefm.org), which is focused on healthy living for Trentonians, provided “a great southern-style seafood gumbo recipe we like to call The Greenwood Gumbo.” It’s made with ingredients found at the market. The catch comes in fresh from 130 Seafood in Asbury Park, our celery and onion comes from Trenton’s urban farm. D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Capital City Farm, our okra and pork are from Norz Hill Farm in Hillsborough, and the delectable herbs for garnish come from Isles!
The Greenwood Gumbo from Chelsea Jackson ½ cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped Chopped garlic to taste 1 ½ cups fresh okra slices 1 cup chopped celery 3 tomatoes, diced 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon thyme ½ pound of pork sausage 1 to 1 ½ pounds medium shrimp Chopped parsley for garnish Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in olive oil. Add okra, celery, tomatoes, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer for 20 minutes until soft. Add sausage and shrimp. Cook for 15 minutes or until seafood is cooked; add parsley for garnish. Enjoy! Faith Bahadurian blogs at njspice.net (also Twitter @njspice).
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SHOP TALK
The Week of June 16, 2017
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Shop Talk is a weekly notebook that gets out the word about sales, promotions, and new businesses that are opening in the area. Send items about your business to a s t o e c k ert@centraljersey.com. Please put “Shop Talk” in the subject field. This week’s items are as follows: Princeton Running Company is being rebranded as Princeton Running Company by JackRabbit. Specialty running retailer JackRabbit announced the first wave of the rebranding of its collection of specialty running stores in New Jersey and one in New York. The company acquired the New Jersey stores under the Running Specialty Group in 2011 and moving to the consistent JackRabbit branding is part of the brand expansion at both a store level and through the JackRabbit.com platform. Changes will take place over the coming weeks and fully embrace the complete
product ranges for running, walking, crossfit, gym goers and active lifestyles. The rebranding will focus on exterior branding and signage with the goal of offering customers a consistent brand experience coupled with the same expert local expertise at each location. *** Ed Crochet has been named executive chef at Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton. Crochet will also oversee all of Grounds For Rat’s Restaurant at Grounds For Sculpture anSculpture’s food services in nounced Ed Crochet is its new executive chef. his new role. A graduate of L’Acade- ward Johnson. It is named tion at Rat’s Restaurant.” The restaurant is open mie de Cuisine, Crochet after the gregarious characworked in the kitchens of ter “Ratty,” from Kenneth Tuesdays through Sundays, Tom Colicchio’s Colicchio Grahame’s children’s story, offering lunch, dinner, and & Sons, and Craft before “The Wind in the Willows.” Sunday brunch menus in “We are excited about addition to happy hour joining Philadelphia-based Starr Catering Group at the fresh perspective Chef which takes place Tuesdays Caffe Storico. He brings his Crochet brings to the dining through Fridays, 4-7 p.m. vast culinary experience to experience at Grounds For Dining reservations are Rat’s, a French-focused Sculpture,” says Gary strongly encouraged and restaurant set within the 42- Schneider, executive direc- can be made through tor of the sculpture park. opentable.com or by calling acre sculpture park. Rat’s was conceptually “His impressive experience 609-584-7800. For more indesigned to be reminiscent in some of the best kitchens formation, go to www.ratof Claude Monet’s in the United States are a srestaurant.com. *** “Giverny” by sculptor Se- wonderful compliment to the French-inspired tradiWare Malcomb, an
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award-winning international design firm, announced that its Princeton office has relocated to a new larger location at 188 Nassau Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 1. Ware Malcomb’s Princeton office will continue to be led by Marlyn Zucosky, director of interior architecture and design. Zucosky has 30 years of experience in commercial office, education, hospitality, retail, and residential interiors — 19 of which have been spent in the Princeton market. Ware Malcomb opened its first New Jersey office in Woodbridge in 2005 and has completed more than 500 projects throughout the state. Key clients in the firm’s Princeton office include: Boston Properties, Ivy Realty and Vision Real Estate. Select clients serviced by Ware Malcomb’s Woodbridge office include: L’Oreal, Fratelli Beretta, and Lexus and Medline. *** Step away from the grill, and treat Dad to a Father’s Day dinner at Salt Creek Grille in Plainsboro, June 18, 4-9 p.m. The special menu will feature specialties such as wood-fired filet mignon and mesquitegrilled baby back ribs, along with desserts such as the Bourbon Fudge Tarte and Passion Fruit Creme Brulee. For reservations, call 609419-4200. *** Farrington’s Music is offering a summer music camp at its Montgomery and West Windsor stores. The camp is for students ages 6-12. Learn the basics of a few musical instruments (piano, guitar,
ukulele, percussion, and more). Learn repertory and music theater from qualified instructors. There also will be games and educational activities. Full-day costs $77, halfday costs $39. For more information, go to www.farringtonsmusic.com.
*** JaZams will host its annual Summer Block Party, June 16, beginning at 6 p.m. at Palmer Square West. Live entertainment at the free event will include drummers, 6-7 p.m., music by Lolly and Yoko, 7-8:30 p.m., and the movie “The Iron Giant,” beginning at 8:30 p.m. There also will be pogo stick demonstrations, crafts, activities, food for sale and more. For more information, go to www.palmersquare.com or call 609-9248697.
*** 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. 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 include “Back To The Future” on June 23 and “Mildred Pierce” on June 29. For more information, go to www.twinehopewell.com.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Dr. Anshu Bhalla
Fighting dementia with a healthy lifestyle
Most everyone knows that a healthy diet and regular exercise are good for your heart, but growing evidence suggests they’re good for your brain too. More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia in the United States, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. As the number of people age 65 and older continues to increase, so does the number of new Alzheimer’s cases. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease and raise awareness about how to keep your brain healthy as you age. What is dementia? Dementia is an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Dementia is caused by damage to brain cells, and the majority of cases are linked to Alzheimer’s disease in which high levels of certain proteins, both inside and outside brain cells, make it difficult for cells to stay healthy and communicate with each other. The second most common type of dementia is
vascular dementia, which occurs after a stroke. Many dementias are progressive, meaning symptoms start out slowly and gradually get worse. Symptoms of dementia can vary greatly. Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of dementia, though many people have memory loss issues that are not linked to dementia. Other cognitive difficulties associated with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias include: • Challenges in planning or solving problems • Difficulty completing familiar tasks • Confusion with time or place • Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships • New problems with words in speaking or writing • Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps • Decreased or poor judgment • Withdrawal from work or social activities • Changes in mood and personality If you or a loved one experience trouble with memory or other cognitive skills, see a doctor to determine a
cause. Early diagnosis and treatment may be able to help slow the progression of dementia and improve quality of life. Reduce your risk As the Alzheimer’s Association reports, research suggests that combining good nutrition with mental, social and physical activities may have a greater benefit in maintaining or improving brain health than any single activity. Many of the same healthy lifestyle habits that are good for your cardiovascular health also benefit your brain. This is because your brain is nourished by a rich network of blood vessels, and anything that damages these vessels can deprive your brain of vital fuel and oxygen. *** To help reduce your risk of cognitive decline, follow these tips: Control your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Have your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked regularly by your doctor. If you are on medication to help control your blood pressure or cholesterol, make sure you are taking it as prescribed and that it is working effectively. High blood pressure and cholesterol can lead to
vascular disease and stroke, which can in turn lead to dementia. Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese puts you at risk for a range of other health complications including heart disease and diabetes, which can increase your risk for developing dementia. Eat a healthy diet. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, what you eat may have the greatest impact on brain health through its effect on heart health. Evidence suggests that following a Mediterranean diet may help protect the brain. A Mediterranean diet includes relatively little red meat and rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, olive oil and other healthy fats. In addition, limiting salt intake and refraining from processed foods is part of eating healthy. Exercise. Regular physical activity not only helps you maintain a healthy weight and a healthy heart, but research shows it may directly benefit your brain by increasing blood flow and oxygen to your brain cells. Moreover, exercise releases feel-good endorphins that help combat depression, another risk factor for dementia. Minimize alcohol consumption. Excessive alco-
hol consumption can increase the risk for high blood pressure and heart disease, and therefore increase the risk for dementia. Federal health guidelines recommend limiting alcohol to no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men. Protect your head. Brain injury can increase your risk for cognitive decline and dementia. Always buckle your seatbelt; wear a helmet while riding a bike, skiing or participating in contact sports, and take steps to prevent falls. Sleep well. Be sure you are getting enough quality sleep each night. Sleep helps recharge your body and your brain so you can think clearly and keep your memory sharp. The National Sleep Foundation recommends older adults get between seven and eight hours of sleep every night. Keep a full calendar. Studies indicate that when
older adults engage in social activities they experience less cognitive decline than those who are more isolated. Having a daily routine and schedule also aids memory. Learn something new. Study a new language. Pick up a new instrument. Take art classes. Challenging your brain strengthening its web of connections and creating new connections. By adopting healthy lifestyle habits for your brain and your body, you can reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias and stay sharp as you grow older. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496. Anshu Bhalla, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and geriatric medicine. She is a member of the medical staff at University Medical Center of Princeton.
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Rich Fisher
Hedy Shepard: Clothing and customer relationships that last
As Rachel Reiss sat within a colorful and tasteful ambience of women’s clothing discussing her shop, Hedy Shepard, she noticed a customer checking out a garment in the mirror. What happened over the next 10 seconds encapsulated what the Princeton boutique is all about. Reiss began her comment like a typical salesperson trying to make a quick commission. “That’s great on you,” Reiss said. But she noticed the woman struggling to deal with the pucker on the side of the attire, and quickly switched gears from salesperson to concerned friend. “It’s the tucks that are in the fabric,” Reiss told her visitor. “We have this in two colors and it’s meant to do that. But if that’s a little thing that bothers you, it may always bother you.” Just like that, Reiss talked someone out of a possible sale because she cares more about what happens to the clothes after they leave the store, than the money she can make from selling them. When it was suggested that many merchants might try and reel someone in who was indecisive, Reiss assured that will never be the case in this Nassau Street women’s paradise. “You have to tell them,” Reiss said. “Did you ever go out and buy a shirt and you put it on, you’re not sure about it but you buy it anyway? You put it on, take it off, put it on, take it off. And it ends up hanging in your closet. “I want the customer to walk out of here, so confident and loving what they buy, that these clothes don’t hang in their closet. Clothes are meant to be worn. You can’t wear them out although sometimes you wish you could. With the price point and the quality that these customers are buying here, these clothes last forever. She needs to live with what she buys for a long time and like what she sees every time she puts it on.” It is that kind of attitude that helped Rachel and her mother — co-owner Lynn Rabinowitz — celebrate their 17th year in business last week since taking over the shop in 2000. The shop caters to women ages 40 and older. Reiss refers to her customers as “suburban women,” women who want to look their best, but are not continually working out in order to squeeze into a size 2. They have other constructive activities to occupy their lives that they need to dress nicely for. “I’m very fortunate to have women who are working, who care about how they present themselves,” Reiss said. “They’re high profile. They get dressed every day. You look outside and people are walking around in jeans and activewear. You look at our store, and sometimes we wonder about it ourselves. . . ‘Where is everybody wearing these beautiful clothes we bring in?’ Fortunately, they do wear them, they have places to go, they travel, they work.” And they love the fact they can get their size at Hedy Shepard. Reiss noted that several contemporary stores limit
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Rachel Reiss has been running Hedy Shepard in Princeton for 17 years. The store specializes in clothing for women 40 and older. their sizes from zero to 8. She and her mother have seen numerous 40-and-overs come into their store “in tears coming from other stores that say, ‘We don’t carry your size.’ It’s horrific to some of them.” Thus, Hedy Shepherd carries sizes from 0 to 14 or 16, depending on the vendor. The key is, this apparel isn’t meant to just cover the body. It is designed to enhance the appearance. “Dressing a suburban woman is about a woman who has interests, hobbies, brains, careers,” Reiss said. “They’re not spending all their time trying to have these perfect size 0 and 2 bodies. They care about their appearance but they’re not fighting to keep the figure they had in their 20s. “We have a lot of women who aren’t size 2, who come here because they know when they walk out they’re going to love what they’re wearing and how they feel and how they represent themselves. They feel good about it. That’s important to us. I’d rather someone walk out and buy nothing, then walk out of here not looking as they should.” Rachel and Lynn keep this in mind while attending countless shows in New York City. Be it classy or casual,
they keep an eye out for their suburban ladies. “I have to cover my women up,” Reiss said. “They’re not sleeveless, they don’t want strappy. They want to be elegantly covered whether it’s their jeans and T-shirts or their evening wear. We run the gamut. We can dress someone for evening, but we’re not cocktail; we’re not mother of the bride. “We’re providing clothes where a woman can go to the event, but we’re not dressing the hostess of the event. Jeans to career clothing, we have everything. Some of my customers can go real high in designer clothes, and they do go to those places, but they’ll use me for their everyday clothes.” It has been a remarkable career for daughter and mom. Growing up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, trend-setting Reiss “was interested in fashion, but I had a knack for not wanting to dress like everyone else.” She worked in real estate at the time and was a loyal customer of the Hedy Shepard shop in Yardley. “She just loved clothes, she had to be dressed for the See SHOP TALK, Page 6
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Tracy K. Smith named poet laureate
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced the appointment of Tracy K. Smith as the library’s 22nd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2017-2018. Smith will take up her duties in the fall, opening the library’s annual literary season with a reading of her work at the Coolidge Auditorium. Smith is a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, and a professor of creative writing in the humanities at Princeton University, and director of the university’s program in creative writing in the Lewis Center for the Arts. She succeeds Juan Felipe Herrera as poet laureate. “I am profoundly honored,� Smith said in a press release. “As someone who has been sustained by poems and poets, I understand the powerful and necessary role poetry can play in sustaining a rich inner life and fostering a mindful, empathic and resourceful culture. I am eager to share the good news of poetry with readers and future-readers across this marvelously diverse country.� Smith, a resident of Princeton, joins a long line of distinguished poets who have served in the position. Allen Tate, who served as poet laureate in 1943-44, helped to found the creative writing program at Princeton. Smith is the author of three books of poetry, including “Life on Mars� (2011), winner of the
the 2015 National Book Award in nonfiction.
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Tracy K. Smith, director of the Lewis Center for the Arts’ program in creative writing at Princeton, has been named U.S. Poet Laureate. 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry; “Duende� (2007), winner of the 2006 James Laughlin Award and the 2008 Essence Literary Award; and “The
Body’s Question� (2003), winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize. She is also the author of a memoir, “Ordinary Light,� (2015), a finalist for
In learning the news of Smith’s appointment, Christopher Eisgruber, president of Princeton University, said, “Tracy K. Smith is a gifted writer whose work sparkles with insight, imagination, and grace. We are fortunate that she teaches at Princeton, and I am delighted that she will now be our country’s poet laureate.� Michael Cadden, chair of the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton, added, “A brilliant artist and a deeply engaged member of the Princeton community, Tracy will now have even more opportunities to engage with communities across the country about how poetry addresses what it is to live fully, deeply, and consciously at this particular moment in time. When she lifts her voice, we would all do well to attend to what she has to say and how she has to say it.� Born Massachusetts in 1972, and raised in California, Smith earned a B.A. in English and American literature and Afro-American studies from Harvard University and an M.F.A. in creative writing from Columbia University. In addition to Princeton, Smith has taught at Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, at the University of Pittsburgh and at Columbia University.
Shop Talk Continued from Page 5 part in her industry,� Reiss said. After graduating from the George School, Reiss tried college for a year and instantly knew it wasn’t her thing. She went to her mom’s favorite clothes store and got a job at age 19 in the late ‘80s. “She hired me on the spot and my next day I was in New York doing buying for her,� Reiss said. “I think that’s when the bug really hit me.� Hedy soon opened a store in Princeton. After deciding to merge the two shops, they found their current site (a former boutique that was closed due to smoke damage from a fire); and Rachel was sent to work there. She left for slightly over a year to manage a restaurant but returned just in time to have Hedy offer to sell Rachel the store. Thanks to the emotional and financial support of Lynn, Hedy Shepard opened under new ownership in June 2000. “I couldn’t have done it by myself, that’s where my mother came in,� Reiss said. “She got into all of this because of me. She believed in me at a turning point in my life, and wanted to partner with me and make all this happen. I had a mother who believed enough in me in watching me evolve as a young lady, to say ‘I’m leaving what I do and I’m going to partner with you and we’re going to do something together.’ That’s a pretty proud thing for a daughter to be able to say.�
And the two can be pretty proud of the business they have built, with Rachel serving as the creative side and Lynn tending to the business end. While both women go on the buying trips, Rachel has the final say on the inventory but quickly adds “We’ve lasted for 17 years because of my mom’s business brains.� When the two took over they already knew the regular customers so the clientele did not drop off. Instead, it has increased, as the combination of fine clothing, honesty and friendliness makes Hedy Shepard a virtual paradise for wardrobe seekers. The shop features clothing from more than 70 designers, including esteemed names like Peserico, Liviana Conti, Cambio, Planet, Estelle & Finn and Splendid. The atmosphere is a byproduct of the nice people who run the shop. Victoria Pace is assistant to the owners, while two parttimers comprise the remainder of the five-woman staff. “It’s a kind, gentle atmosphere,� Rachel noted. “We’re not pushy. When you walk in it’s like you get greeted by your neighbor. There’s something about a small community store where you have an identity and you feel comfortable going into it with your money. “We are all about customer service here. My customers can travel anywhere, go to any community and get what they want. But we have a really loyal customer base who
stays here because of what we all do for them. We all appeal to people differently in how we put women together. “Once I get a new customer, I’m so grateful I have them for life. Some become friends, some become family. And there’s a trust level that we all build. I think it’s more than trust. We really evolve into each other’s lives.� That’s because Hedy Shepard is Rachel’s life, and she would have it no other way. “I leave my home and I come to my second home every day,� said Reiss, whose equally fashion-minded husband owns a men’s store specializing in suits in Ewing. “I don’t have a career or a job. It’s just what I do. This is who I am. I love what I do. “I’m very lucky. I get to work with my mother, who made this all happen. And our customer base is why we have what we have. The loyalty they have shown us over these years and the belief in us, that what we’re giving them is the best quality, the best price, the best service. I wouldn’t have this without our customers.� Which is why no one will walk out of her store with a pucker they don’t feel comfortable with. Hedy Shepard is located at 175 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.hedyshepardltd.com or call 609-921-0582.
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$5,799,000
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CRANBURY CUSTOM DESIGNED ARCHITECTURAL GEM
in a park-like setting, this Contemporary home is unique in Historic Cranbury. Situated on over two acres of private, peaceful landscaped luxury, this home is an easy 50 miles from both NYC and Philadelphia and down the road from the new University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Complex. You’ll love this charming 4 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath home, with generous space to move about. Sprawling entertainment spaces flow through the open concept family room, living room with full-wall fieldstone fireplace, dining room and music room and into the huge heated and air conditioned solarium with floor to ceiling windows. The kitchen is a chef ’s delight featuring granite countertops and backsplash, birch cabinetry, double oven, garbage compactor, Subzero refrigerator, recessed lighting, and crown molding. If the weather isn’t perfect, the finished basement provides plenty of options! When you want to enjoy the beautiful outdoors, go for a swim in your in-ground pool or relax on the 2-level Azek deck overlooking beautiful grounds with flower beds, a fenced vegetable garden, Gazebo and so much more!
$1,050,000
his 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 Cell: 267-980-8546 Rocco.DArmiento@FoxRoach.com www.roccodarmiento.foxroach.com
ROCCO D’ARMIENTO TEAM REALTOR®, e-Pro, SRES Five Star REALTOR award since 2010. Selling Residential & Commercial • Licensed in NJ & PA NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award® Winner - Gold 2012
Cell: 267-980-8546 Office: 609-924-1600 ext. 7601 Wendy, Rocco, and Melissa
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A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
253 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600 A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
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Place your ad now at centraljersey.com Real Estate IDEAL LOCATION A 34,785+ SF school, gymnasium/ auditorium and related outdoors areas available for lease in Keansburg, NJ. Former grammar school in very good condition. Will make an ideal business or charter school. VACANT LAND North Hanover. Commercially zoned 13+ acre parcel with abundant road frontage on all 4 sides. Site has 2 corners. Call for details. INVESTMENT PROPERTY Trenton, NJ. A 4,671+ SF mixed use building available for sale. Well maintained, fully Tenanted investment property with fenced parking for 16+ cars. HAMILTON An exceptional Hamilton, NJ, 5+ acre property available for sale. Conceptual plan available. GREAT OPPORTUNITY Princeton, NJ. 1,800+ SF of office space directly on Nassau Street. Corner location. Functional office space at a very competitive rate. Available for lease. RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE! acres in West Houses0.75 for Rent Windsor. Will not last. BORDENTOWN AREA - 206 across bedMIXED from USE shoprite, Hamilton,1NJ. A room Dining liv3,388+house. SF mixed useroom, building ing room, for kitchen bath. available sale and or lease. Private driveway. Easy access to $950/month Routes/ + utilities & 295, security Interstates 95, deposit. 33 206, Available now.New 215-547-0619. 130 and the Jersey Turnpike. SUPERB LOCATION Robbinsville, NJ. A 3+ acre parcel of ground with an existing diner and bungalow. Heavily traveled Route 130/33. Close proximity to Interstate 195 and the New Jersey Turnpike. DEVELOPMENT SITE Windsor, NJ. 2.08± acres of
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