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School board wrestles with water bottle donations By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
A donation of 100 reusable water bottles from a local teachers union sparked a debate among members of the Hillsborough Township Board of Education earlier this week, as the district continues to take measures to remediate lead levels in some water fixtures. Weeks after district officials announced that some water fountains and faucets were still showing high levels of lead after remediation efforts, the school board voted during its Sept. 25 meeting to accept a donation of reusable water bottles from the
Hillsborough Education Association. The bottles, which would be made available to four classrooms at Sunnymead Elementary School that did not have easy access to potable water, feature an NJEA logo that calls for pride in the public school system. The donation was offered during the previous board meeting. For some school board members, like Brett Cooper, that logo was tantamount to advertising, could result in future legal trouble and as a result, meant that accepting the donation was not allowed. “I think this opens the Pandora’s box that if McDonald’s
wants to send in water bottles and we say no because it’s marketing, we’ve already set precedent here if we accept this,” he said. “Baby steps lead to big steps.” Since school started, students in affected areas have been allowed to bring reusable water bottles for use throughout the day. “It is a nice donation and it’s somewhat needed, but we want to make it clear that there are water bottles available in the rooms...it’s not an issue that some of our kids are starving with thirst,” Cooper said. “My issue is that it does have what could be considered advertising on it.” Board member Thomas Kinst
agreed in part with Cooper, saying the donation posed a potential issue for the district. According to Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff, the district’s attorney advised against accepting the donation, though it was not necessarily wrong to do so and could warrant policy changes in the future. Board member Judith Haas questioned her colleagues’ concerns by pointing out existing marketing on water bottles and other items in the district’s schools. “Right now, we have no problem with water bottles that say Nestle or Poland Spring,” Haas
said. “That’s a direct advertisement of a company and nobody says anything about that when they’re in the classrooms.” When Cooper said those companies pay to have their products in the schools, members of the HEA wondered whether their donation was causing a problem because of a monetary issue. “Next time something like this comes up, do we need to pay? Does there need to be a dollar attached to a donation? We had absolutely no intent in this beyond serving the needs of our children,” HEA President Henry Goodhue said. See BOTTLES, Page 3A
Disaster preparedness takes forefront during drill By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
The emergency may not have been real and the packages handed out by municipal employees may have been filled with promotional giveaways, but township employees emphasized the real-world implications of Hillsborough’s latest emergency preparedness drill on Wednesday. Members of the Hillsborough Township Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the township’s health department and the Business Advocate’s Office, conducted a point-ofdistribution drill at Mountain View Park. Described by officials as a way to test the township’s ability to distribute supplies in the wake of a natural or man-made disaster, Committeeman Frank DelCore said the drill was an important part of keeping the general public safe and informed. “This is just a means to ensure that we are prepared to respond to issues and emergencies as they come up and we can share as much information with the public on how this process would work during an event,” he said. “So really the more involvement we get from our residents, the more of an understanding we have for what we need to do to react.” From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., members of the township’s OEM, the Hillsborough Police Department and other first response units were on hand to distribute bags full of donated discounts and coupons from local businesses to everyone who arrived at the park. In the event of an actual emergency situation, officials said residents would receive any relevant
supplies, such as medicines or bottled water. “There are times that we may be called upon to be able to distribute items to the residents, particularly in the case of a pandemic or epidemic,” he said. “We have a whole host of people, both employees and volunteers, that we could deploy as needed if we have an event that’s real.” According to the committeeman, the last time Hillsborough needed to distribute supplies to the general public en masse was during the bird flu scare that took place several years ago. Additionally, DelCore said the township is no stranger to flooding and other natural occurrences that may prompt a response from the municipality. “In the event of flooding, where we’ve had issues in town, we’ve set up emergency shelters to be able to accommodate residents and then opened up the food pantry for people who need that help,” he said. “But in the event where we need to distribute items, as soon as we knew what would need to be distributed quickly, we would be going out on every available mode of communication advising residents where to go for that distribution.” Along with testing exactly how employees would work under such a circumstance, officials said the drill allows emergency response personnel to find ways to make the distribution process more efficient. “Participation is key, so we can make sure that if we get a large swarm of people descending upon the distribution point, that we can effectively and efficiently move them through,” DelCore said.
Gridiron weekends The Hillsborough Dukes celebrated their 50th anniversary during their home opener of the season. Above, Aiden Glennon takes the ball downfield, while Mighty Mites Lucas Rollan and Tyler Pirog (pictured below) take on the competition. See Page 7 for more Dukes coverage.
Local pupils named semi-finalists in scholarship By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
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Three seniors at Hillsborough High School moved on to the semi-final stage of the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program, moving them into an exclusive group of high performing students throughout the country. At the Hillsborough Township Board of Education meeting on Sept. 25, district officials touted the capabilities and successes of HHS seniors Iris Liu, Catherine Nguyen and Diana Voronin.
According to Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff, this year’s semifinalists were selected from a large group of potential students because of their achievements in the classroom. “To be named a National Merits semi-finalist, students must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, submit a written essay and earn SAT scores that confirm their earlier performance on the PSATs,” he said. “Congratulations to Iris, Catherine and
Diana.” Created in 1955 by an independent, not-for-profit organization known as the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, the National Merit Scholarship Program is an “academic competition for recognition and scholarships.” Since its inception in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has recognized more than three million students throughout the country and awarded more than 400,000 scholarships worth more than $1.6 billion. High school students enter the
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Wed. Oct. 4 - The Somerset County 4-H Program will hold its open house on Wednesday, October 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ted Blum 4-H Center at 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater. The purpose of the open house is to attract new members to the Somerset County 4-H program. 4-H is a youth development program for youth in kindergarten through their first year in college, with the primary goals of teaching public speaking, leadership, community service, and interpersonal communication. Representatives from a variety of 4-H clubs throughout the county will be at the open house to speak about their clubs. New members will be able to sign up that night. Adults interested in serving as 4-H club leaders or other volunteers can also find out how to get started by attending the open house. It will be an informative, as well as fun evening for anyone interested in learning more about 4-H.
and many prizes including flat screen TV, outdoor grill, Kitchen Aid mixer, iPad, two day vacation at a Pocono Resort, household items, appliances, designer handbags, theme baskets, door prizes, food and a 50/50. Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, which includes one sheet of tickets, door prize ticket, delicious desserts, coffee and tea. Stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut sandwiches, meatball sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, eggplant parmesan, pierogi, soda and water can be purchased, so come early. Tickets can be preordered by contacting Marge at 908-722-5894 or Betty at 908-725-0615. Bring your friends and be ready for an evening of fun, good food and winning some great prizes. Attendees must be 18 years of age. More information available on www.trickytray.com.
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Fri. Oct. 6 - St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Brooks Blvd., Hillsborough, will present a tricky tray auction on Friday, October 6. Over 100 gift certificates
Sat. Oct. 7 - The Hillsborough High School Class of 1974 is holding its 43rd reunion on Saturday, October 7, from 6-11 p.m. at Café Graziella, 390 US 206, Hillsborough. Hotel accommodations are available at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Bridgewater. Mail a check of $60 per person, made payable to Debbie Petrock-Kirch, to 1246 Millstone River Rd. Hillsborough, NJ 08444 by September 23. Questions? Send them to Hillsborough1974reunion@gmail.c om. Be sure to RSVP on Facebook or
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Neshanic Garden Club meeting Thurs. Oct. 26 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 26 at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. The program this month will be “Diabolical Botany: The World of Poisonous, Irritating and Illegal Plants” presented by Dorothy Smullen. Dorothy is past president of the NJ Mycological Association, and former board member of the Friends of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. She serves as a teacher/naturalist at the NJ Audubon Society and has been a nature and garden club speaker for 35 years. She will present an illustrated program exploring plants that are insect eaters, poisonous, irritating, thorny, smelly, or illegal. She will discuss how to identify and avoid any of these plants that are local to our area. Lug your mug to the light luncheon at 12:00 p.m. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, please contact either club co president, Cathy Heuschkel at 908359-6881 or Kathy Herrington at 908-359-6835. For more information regarding the club, you can visit us at w w w. n e s h a n i c g a r d e nclub.org and like us on Facebook.
Ladies Auxility Flea Market Sat. Oct. 28 - The Ladies Auxiliary of Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company
No. 1 (Flagtown) is sponsoring a flea market on October 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building at 379 So. Branch Road Hillsborough. Vendor tables are available at a cost of $20 for 1 and $35 for 2. For additional information or to reserve a table please call 908-392-0015 or 908-5283586.
Continuing events Volunteers needed for leaf clean-up Would you like to help an elderly or disabled person get his or her yard ready for the winter months? The Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services is looking for volunteers for its annual fall leaf clean-up program. Volunteers are needed to rake leaves for elderly and disabled homeowners around the county who have no other means to do yard work. The annual leaf clean-up project will take place Saturday, Nov. 18. However, anyone who would like to help but cannot make it on Nov. 18 is welcome to schedule an alternative date and time. For information and to sign up as a volunteer, call the Office of Volunteer Services at 908-541-5715. Elderly and disabled residents who need the leafraking service are asked to call after Oct. 1. ARIS/HMS discount card on sale ARIS/HMS 2017-2018 discount cards are on sale now at a cost of $10 each, with all proceeds going to ARIS and HMS school programs and staff grants. The card includes reusable discounts from 34 local businesses including
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ShopRite’s $4 off a $100 purchase, McDonald’s, Super Sundaes, Lenny’s Philly Pretzel, Revival Barbershop, Olympia Sports and many more. Discounts are valid through 9/30/18. Buy five cards, get one card free. If you would like to purchase a discount card, please email wenholt@aol.com. Free anxiety, depression, alcohol dependency screenings Carrier Clinic has announced free, confidential Anxiety and Depression Screenings and Alcohol Dependence Screenings through the end of the year. Adults concerned with their mental health or alcohol dependency are invited to attend to receive a free, confidential screening conducted by a licensed clinician. No appointment is necessary. All screenings will be held on the Carrier Clinic campus, located at 252 County Road 601 in Belle Mead. Carrier Clinic’s Anxiety and Depression Screenings will be held July 11, September 12, and November 14, 3-7 p.m. Carrier Clinic’s Alcohol Dependence Screenings will be held August 17, October 19, and December 7, 3-7 p.m. In addition to the screenings, Carrier Clinic hosts free weekly support groups on the campus throughout the year. These support programs include: Weekend Codependency Program, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bright Futures for Kids, Sundays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Parents Support Group, Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Mood Disorder Support Group, Thursdays, 7:30-
9:15 p.m. For more information about these or other services and programs available at Carrier Clinic, visit CarrierClinic.org or call 908-2811513. If you or someone you know may have a mental health or substance abuse concern and you’re not sure what to do, visit CarrierClinic.org/WhatToDo. Looking for 2019 Town Calendar photos: Individuals interested in submitting photographs for consideration can email their high resolution image to the township clerk at pborek@hillsboroughnj.org. A photo release will need to accompany the pictures and there is no guarantee that the photo will be used. For advertising opportunities, contact Jim O’Dowd at 973-650-2736 or jimodowd@townplanner.com. Midweek meals: The Wednesday, Mid-Week Meals held in Asbury Hall, at the United Methodist Church of Bound Brook have started back up. All seniors are invited for a full course meal for the low cost of $4. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a good meal and warm fellowship. We hope you have a healthy and enjoyable summer and look forward to seeing you in September.
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The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. 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 September, view the collections of Chihyu Fan and Ping Zuo. 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 Event: • Friends of the Hillsborough Library Annual Book Sale - The Friends of the Hillsborough Public Library will host its annual used book and media sale at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. The huge selection includes recent used books for adults, children, and teens, as well as electronic media. Some of the categories of books for sale include: current fiction, sci-fi, romance, history, biography, sports, science, business, cooking, crafts, gardening, textbooks, reference, holiday, literature, self-help, and much more. There will be DVDs of movies and TV series for adults and children as well as many music CDs, books on CD, and games. All proceeds of the sale support SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch. Sat. October 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. October 22 1:30-4 p.m. Adult programs (registration required): • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. October 2, 9, 16 at 7-8:30 p.m.; Wed. October 4, 11, 18 at 10-11:30 a.m. • Afternoon Movie - To Sir, With Love starring Sidney Poitier. Friday, September 29, 1-3 p.m. • Country Line Dancing - Have some fun stepping out to some of the latest songs on country radio as well as a few of the classics. And don’t be surprised if you find yourself dancing to a little pop, too. Mon. October 2, 7-8 p.m. • Needles, Hooks, and Books Fiction Book Discussion - “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. Bring your knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint for a casual night of needlework and book conversation. No registration required. Tues. October 3, 7-8:30 p.m. • Geeky Grown-Ups Group - Geeky Grown-Ups, otherwise known as adults who are enthusiastic about sci-fi, fantasy and gaming topics, are meeting at the Hillsborough library. Come make friends and share your interests. Thurs. October 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • US Citizenship Course - Free 16-hour course is taught in two-hour sessions over eight weeks. Sat. October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10 a.m.-noon • Circuits on Paper: Hands-on Workshop for Adults (Presented by Robodyssey) - Learn the techniques for developing a self-contained, battery operated illuminated drawing. To develop your skill, each participant will make and keep their own illuminated greeting card. Mon. October 9, 7- 8:30 p.m.
• Ghostly Discussions - Share your Ghost Story or Paranormal Experience - Nationally recognized ghost hunter Gordon Thomas Ward will share his knowledge of ghostly experiences in NJ. Following his introduction the audience is invited to share their paranormal experiences. Tues. October 10, 6:30-8 p.m. • Friends of Hillsborough Library Book Discussion “Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett. Tues. October 10, 7:308:30 p.m. • Weapons That Changed History with Gerard Guarniero - From ancient times to modern warfare, weapon improvements have turned the tide of battles. Learn about some of the weapons that have changed the course of history. Wed. October 11, 1-2 p.m. • Understanding Insurance - Personal Finance Demystified - Rescheduled from September 21. Learn about the different types of insurance available and how they fit into a personal financial plan. Thurs. October 12, 7-8 p.m. • Evening Movie - The summer of 2017 blockbuster “Wonder Woman,” based on the DC Comics character. Starring Gal Gadot. Rated PG-13. Fri. October 13, 7-9 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Tail Waggin’ Tutors (grades K-4) - Each registered child will get 10 minutes reading to a specially trained dog. Friday, September 29, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 24 p.m. • How to Pay for College: Without Spending a Lot (parents/caregivers and grades 9-12) Presented by Premier College Funding. Monday, October 2, 7-8:30 p.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child. Join us for stories, songs, and more. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. October 3, 10, 17; 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with twenty minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Newborn-24 months. Tues. October 3, 10, 17; 10:30-10:50 a.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social time with toys available for play. Parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months. Mon. October 2, 10-10:45 a.m. • KIDZ Art Zone: Paul Klee Owls - Budding artists can have fun creating masterpieces with their friends. Grades K-4. Wed. October 4, 4-4:45 p.m. • Understanding the College Essay - This program will explain the expectations for what an outstanding college essay entails, going over the common application and other common questions students will encounter. Parents/caregivers and grades 9-12. Wed. October 4, 7-8 p.m. • Movin Munchkins - Creative movement program for the child and parent/caregiver. Ages 3-6. Thurs. October 5, 10-10:45 p.m. • Teen Advisory Board - Earn community service hours and be the teen voice at the SCLSNJ‘s Hillsborough Library Branch. Grades 7-12. Thurs. October 5, 6-7 p.m. • STEM Stories: Night Wings - Fri. October 6, 10-10:45 a.m. Ages 3-6; Fri. October 6, 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-2 • STEM Stories: Night Wings - October 6, 10-10:45
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Continued from Page 1A of commendation, just 16,000 will be selected as semi-finalists and allowed to move on in the competition. Only the highest scoring pupils in each state end up being selected as semi-finalists in order to ensure that “academically talented young people from all parts of the United States are included in this talent pool.” All semi-finalists must continue performing at a high academic level if they are to advance to the next round. Just 15,000 semi-finalists will continue. The scholarship program has 2,500 National Merit scholarships, worth $2,500 each, up for grabs. An additional 1,000 corporate-sponsored scholarships and 4,000 college-sponsored
awards are also available through the competition. Finalists will be notified in February and scholarships will be distributed between April and July. National Merit $2,500 Scholarships: Every finalist competes for these single payment scholarships, which are awarded on a state-representational basis. Winners are selected without consideration of family financial circumstances, college choice or major and career plans. Corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards: Corporate sponsors designate their awards for children of their employees or members, for residents of a community where a company has operations, or for finalists with career plans the sponsor wishes to encourage. These scholarships
may either be renewable for four years of undergraduate study or one-time awards. College-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards: Officials of each sponsor college select winners of their awards from finalists who have been accepted for admission and have informed NMSC by the published deadlines that the sponsor college or university is their first choice. These awards are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study. Even if none of the three Hillsborough students advance to the next round, NMSC officials said semifinalists have the chance to receive special scholarships outside of those awarded to finalists.
was always meant to be for students coming from less fortunate homes. “I find it ironic that we’re having an argument about a water bottle that demonstrates our pride in public schooling next to two coolers selling energy drinks,” he said. “I’m sure we can all agree that research has proven (those drinks) are one, addictive, and two, are dangerous to young children - yet we have them in a fifth and sixth grade school.” With no votes coming from Jennifer Haley, Cooper and Kinst, the school board ultimately voted to accept the donation with a 4-3 count. Gillette did not vote in the matter. In related news, Schiff said the district is still work-
ing to remediate lead levels in some of the district’s water fixtures. Since the last meeting, the superintendent said the district was “in the process now of receiving information from the manufacturers” regarding which filters would finally address the issue. Though he said all fixtures have been remediated, some are still seeing elevated levels. “We did receive a report (on Monday) of a recommended filter, however that filter is too large at this point to fit underneath (existing fixtures),” Schiff said. “It may take a little bit longer than what we first anticipated to remediate that.”
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Caitlin Sonier, a first grade teacher at Sunnymead who works in one of the four affected classrooms, said she has witnessed how the water bottle issue has impacted her classroom, since some of her students come from homes that can’t regularly afford to buy bottled water on a regular basis. “I have students in my classroom who are getting breakfast served to them because they cannot afford to have it at home,” Sonier said. “Drinking water should not be a concern in 2017 in this district.” Sunnymead has one of the highest number of students in the district who are on free or reduced lunch. Goodhue said the donation
a.m. Ages 3-6; October 6, 4-4:45 p.m. Grades K-2 • Halloween Craft Club - Make fun Halloween crafts to take home. Grades 1-5. Sat. October 7, 2-3 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social time with toys available for play. Parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months. Mon. October 9, 16, 10-10:45 a.m. • littleBits Gadgets and Gizmos: Megablaster - Learn how to create a Megablaster and then remix it. Grades 3-6. Mon. October 9, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Teen Read Week - Book Cover Bingo - Celebrate Teen Read Week by playing book cover bingo. Learn about both the hottest new must read books and young adult librarian recommend titles. Win prizes and books. Grades 7-12. Wed. October 11, 6-6:45 p.m. • Let’s Dance! - Learn briefly about the history of Swing, Waltz, and Rumba dancing. Then get out on the dance floor and learn the steps to each style of dance. Grades 7-12. Wed. October 11, 7-8 p.m. • Art Adventures: Owl Babies - Get those creative juices flowing and take your own masterpiece home. Ages 3-6. Thurs. October 12, 10-10:45 p.m. • Storytime - Drop into the Hillsborough branch for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. All ages. Thurs. October 12, 1-1:20 p.m. • littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets - Bitbot - Learn how to create a rover that does your bidding from a smart device. Then remix it into a drawbot. Grades 7-12. Thurs. October 12, 6-8 p.m. • Pumpkin Carving - Learn about the history behind Jack-o’-lanterns and the different techniques to carving pumpkins. Then carve your very own pumpkin. Grades 512. Sat. October 14, 2-3:30 p.m. Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for reliable teen volunteers to provide assistance during our programs. Community service hours will be awarded at the end of the school year. Space is limited. Grades 8-12. Reading Buddy - Sat. September 30, October 7, 1:50-4 p.m. Halloween Craft Club - Sat. October 7, 1:30-3:15 p.m. littleBits Challenge - Mon. October 9, 4-5:45 p.m. Pumpkin Carving - Sat. October 14, 1:30-4 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. Book Discussion Kits - Do you belong to a book discussion group or would you like to start one? Are you looking for a good book to share and have copies for everyone in your group? Our book discussion kits contain ten books that can be checked out for six weeks.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Resident supports democrats for township committee To the editor: With Election Day quickly approaching, many township residents have begun displaying lawn signs in support of their candidates of choice. I am one of those residents, proudly displaying my support the Democrats for Township Committee, Jane Staats and Harrison Burke. Over the weekend, someone who obviously does not share my support stole all the Staats and Burke lawn signs in my neighborhood, including the one on my lawn. I say obviously because the thief left all McCauley and Tomson signs in place. Hillsborough is a diverse township with voters who support Democrats, Republicans or Independents, though our current Township Committee does not reflect this diversity. While we may not agree with one another, we need to respect each other’s points of view and property. Mary Beth DeLisi Hillsborough
A country divided To the editor: Ever since President Trump’s inauguration, there has been a strong divide in the country. There are those who support the president, and those who are highly critical of his actions. In daily conversation involving politics, the republicans are intolerant of everything the democrats believe, and the democrats are closed minded to what the republicans have to say. Rather than trying to come to a happy medium, nowadays liberals and conservatives are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, and are too blind to see anything good in the other party’s views. Recently, Hurricane Harvey struck the state of Texas, causing an exorbitant amount of damage and claiming the lives of innocent civilians. However, Americans from all over the country stood by Texas following the tragedy to help in any way possible. Many sent donations in the form of money, while others contributed clothing and food. Concurrently, thousands went down to Texas to help physically, by rebuilding houses and cleaning up damage. No matter what their political views were, citizens came together in light of the natural disaster. The divide that was so prominent in the country fizzled out for a small window of time. After months of hatred, violence, and fighting, America was unified. Unfortunately, as the days went on the divide grew back, and the country lost that valuable sense of unity and support. That is what we as Americans need to get back to. Being a conservative or liberal does not have to be so black and white. It is possible to share the beliefs or both political parties. It is also possible to be an extreme conservative and still respect the views of liberals, and vise-versa. The kindness and acceptance that was present following Hurricane Harvey was so rare and cherished. It should not have to take another tragedy to bring those feelings back into society. It is up to us as Americans to stand together. No matter who the president is or what your political views happen to be, it is important to be accepting of others. Political views do not define someone as a person. It is how one acts that is the true teller of their character. Although it took Hurricane Harvey to temporarily weaken the divide, we can still
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Jane Staats endorsement To the editor:
I strongly endorse Jane Staats’ candidacy for Hillsborough Township Committee. I’ve known Jane for almost ten years as a result of our close working relationship as volunteers on the Arts and Environment committee for our church. It’s my great pleasure to continue to serve our parish community with Jane. I find her to be a proven role model who demonstrates care and compassion in all of her endeavors. Jane is extremely diligent and dedicated to ensuring the successful completion of projects in the best interests of our church community. One of the most outstanding traits I find in Jane is her ability to listen to ideas and concerns and make informed decisions about the problems at hand. She does this while always being considerate, honest and fair. Jane was recently asked to take on a leadership role for our Children’s Liturgy Ministry. She willingly accepted and has brought a wealth of talent and enthusiasm to the group. Not only has she been able to effectively help lead our group’s efforts, but it is truly inspirational to watch her interact with our parish children. Again, she shows that strong desire of caring and wanting to help others. For the reasons described above, I fully endorse Jane Staats for Hillsborough Township Committee.
Jean Jawidzik Hillsborough
Local veteran supports Tomson, McCauley To the editor:
I have been fortunate to be a Hillsborough resident for the past 19 years and can’t think of a better place to call home. As a US Navy veteran, I see the care and compassion shown by our current local officials to those who have served, including dedicating the Municipal Complex main road as Veterans Way, the Veterans Breakfast that precedes the Memorial Day Parade, in November a Veterans Day Ceremony held in the Garden of Honor, and being designated as the first Purple Heart Community in Somerset County. This is a testament to the efforts of our township leadership, including Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Committeemen Doug Tomson, who embody the respect of our military service. I encourage residents to turn out and vote for Tomson & McCauley on November 7.
Robert Peason Hillsborough
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Legal Notices Notice of Special Meeting
Please be advised that the Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 in the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, shall hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 12, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844, to secure voter approval for the purchase of a pumper tanker truck, a pumper truck, fire safety vehicles, rescue boats and firefighter turn out gear. At said meeting the legal voters shall either approve or disapprove of said proposed capital projects and determine the amount of monies to be expended concerning the projects. The Commissioners of Fire District No. 1 Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset
NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Hillsborough Township Board of Adjustment held a public meeting on Wednesday September 20, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Courtroom of the Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolution was memorialized: NYSMSA LP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS – Hillsborough 5 (324 Woods Rd) – File #BA15-18 – Applicant DENIED Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval, ‘d’ Use Variances, c’ Bulk Variances and other relief to construct a 120 foot wireless telecommunications monopole with fenced equipment compound on property known as Block 205.03, Lot 26 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located at 324 Wood Road in the RA District. The above-referenced Resolution has been filed in the Planning and Zoning Office of the Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ, and is available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HB, 1x, 9/29/17 Fee: $14.88 NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Qualified Purchasing Agent, for the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Hillsborough Court Room at the Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 at which time and place bids will be opened and read in public for: THE ACQUISITION OF ONE (1) 2017 OR NEWER GRANITE MHD MODEL GU 432 OR EQUIVALENT AXLE FORWARD WITH DUMP BODY, PLOW AND SALT SPREADER Specifications and other bid information may be obtained at the Finance Office, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 (908-369-4313) during normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by contacting Nancy Costa at ncosta@hillsborough-nj.org. Bids must be made on Standard Proposal Forms in the manner designated in the instructions to bidders and must be enclosed in sealed envelopes addressed to: Nancy Costa, QPA, Hillsborough Township, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey 08844 and must be accompanied by all documents as required in the bid documents.
David K. Maski, PP, AICP Board of Adjustment Secretary HB, 1x, 9/29/17 Fee: $21.39 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: Chad and Kelly Corner applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT for approval to permit the conditions outlined below:
“C” Bulk Variance for relief from maximum impervious coverage, 20% requested where 15% is permitted.
I/we hereby propose to construct a 418 square foot family room addition on the rear of the home, on property located at 51 Anne Street, Hillsborough, New Jersey, known as Block 183.01 Lot 63 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, owned by Chad and Kelly Corner.
Nancy Costa Qualified Purchasing Agent Hillsborough Township
Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for October 18th, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Complex located 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.
HB, 1x, 9/29/17 Fee: $26.97
HB, 1x, 9/27/17 Fee: $21.39 Affidavit: $15.00
By Order of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough.
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HILLSBOROUH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A
On October 5 meeting, we will have Mark Boos present some important factors for seniors regarding Medicare such as retirement income, health expenses, extended care and final expenses. We are making items from our flea market available during the October meeting for Best Offer; but please do not bring any more flea market items to sell. Operation Shoebox will return at our November 2 meeting, when we honor our veterans. Please bring items to ship to our deployed troops.Most wanted items are batteries, athletic socks (any sizes), beef jerky, small boxes of cereal, cookies or snack crackers. Trips & Programs Tues., Oct. 3 - Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. Tues., Oct. 12 - Germanfest at Silver Birches Waterfront in Hawley, Penn. Oktoberfest food, demonstrations, music, dancing and open bar for great autumn fun. Cost $83. Depart 8 a.m. Lowes parking lot; return approximately 5 p.m. Fri., Nov. 17 - Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Holiday Show. Lunch, desserts and the special holiday show. Cost $67. Depart 10:30 a.m. Lowes parking lot. Thurs., Nov. 30 - Peddlers Village Cock ‘N Bull Lunch and showing of “A Dickens of a Murder.” The trip includes shopping and a chance to view holiday light displays. Cost $67. Depart 11 a.m. from Lowes parking lot. Sign-ups start on October 5. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362. News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-3348091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, un-
less 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 next monthly meeting will be held on the day of our Fall Luncheon, October 12. 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. You must have bought your ticket at September’s meeting. 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 October 19. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Entry into the game will be $3 for one double card and $5 for two. A lunch with two hot dogs, chips, drink and a desert will be included in the price. 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 October 24: Octoberfest at a beautiful mansion at Mt. Lakes. Tickets are $80, which includes a luncheon, band performance, a comedy show and two free drink vouchers. Tickets will be sold during the August meeting. December 6: Cabaret by the Sea at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant. Trip is $77 and includes a three course luncheon, as well as admission to the “Christmas
Cheer” show by Vincent Talarico. December 29: Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. Year End Celebration. Tickets are $88. Family style lunch, music, dancing, two drink vouchers and more. Tickets sold at October meeting If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the 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.
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 Oktoberfest, there will not be an October meeting. The next meeting will be November 9. 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 low impact chair aerobics will be held on Tuesdays from September 5 to December 26 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at a cost of $10. Senior chair aerobics will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from September 6 to December 27 from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at a cost of $20. Senior chair yoga with Carrie will be held on Fridays
from September 1 to December 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $20. Registration is also open for the Adult Walking Program sponsored by the Recreation Department. The walking program is held Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Manville High School starting October 3 until April 26, 2018. The cost is $20. 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 Wednes-
day, October 18. The cost is $35, of which $30 will be returned. Thursday, November 30 — 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 Jo Pschar at 908-722-0156. 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. Wednesday, March 21 — Trip to Sight and Sound, “Jesus” in Lancaster, Penn. with lunch at Shady Maple. The cost is $120. Reservations can be made with Jo Pschar at 908-722-0156. — Gerry Klimowich
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HILLSBOROUGH DUKES RECAP
After a celebration of 50 Years at The Landing in Hillsborough on Saturday night, the Dukes Football teams and cheerleaders took the field for their home opener. During this Sunday’s game, the Dukes also honored many that have volunteered numerous hours over the last 50 years to continue making the Hillsborough Dukes the wonderful organization it is today. Councilmen Doug Tomson presented the Dukes with a Township Proclamation and Timothy Clark, who traveled from Florida, said a few words honoring his Father, Joseph Clark, the first Dukes President that got the leagues charter and funding in 1967. Hillsborough High School Football coach Kevin Carty also joined the festivities saying a few words of encouragement and thanks. The four Dukes Football teams played tough opponents in the unseasonably high temperatures having a successful and exciting day. Flag The Hillsborough Dukes Flag team held strong against the Panthers of Bridgewater with a tie of two touchdowns a piece. Aiden Glennon and Logan Jankowicz both reached the endzone for the Dukes. Mighty Mite The Hillsborough Dukes Mighty Mite team brought home another win against the Bridgewater Panthers. The 25-0 score was curtesy of a strong showing by the offensive line making way for Sanjay Mills, Quinn Hayden, Lucas Rollan to all make it into the endzone for touchdowns and
Ryan Spinelli on an extra point conversion. The line allowed Matthew Deville and Kevin Jones to also contribute runs towards reaching the endzone. The Dukes defense was led by Cayden Walinsky with two forced fumbles by William Hayes and both recoveries by Quinn Hayden. The Dukes will again play at home on Sunday, October 1 against the So. Plainfield Tigers. Jr. Pee Wee On Sunday, the Hillsborough Dukes Junior Pee Wee team went into the game with high hopes against their opponent, the Watchung Wolverines. Sadly, we could not come out with the win. The Wolverines won with a score of 13-0. With saying that, offensively we picked up several first downs and moved the ball on a very talented team. Defensively holding them with just 13 points is something our boys should be proud of. Outstanding defensive players today are Edryn Morales coming up with big tackles, David Dewberry on some monster hits, and overall defense for playing so strong. Offensively we were led by Peter Sorbera with some powerful runs and picking up first downs. Cole Hayden was on his game and had a good overall performance. Shout out to Logan McDermid and Jason Roser for a solid effort by blocking and running with the ball. Coach Jay said we’ll put this behind us, build from it, and come out on our game next week against the South Plainfield Tigers.
Pee Wee Sunday afternoon the Hillsborough Dukes Pee Wee football team hosted the Bridgewater-Raritan Panthers for their home opener resulting in a 26-0 win and improving their record to 3-1. The scoring began on the second play of the game when Jack Moran found the end zone on a 52-yard-run. On the next possession, Jack O’Donnell connected with Moran for a 21-yard touchdown pass. Following a blocked punt by Luke Scott in the second quarter, rookie sensation Jackson Roberts led a ground attack before Moran connected with him for a 15-yard touchdown pass. Chris Spinelli ran for a touchdown in the second quarter giving the Dukes a 26-0 advantage with less than two minutes left in the first half. Shortly thereafter, Ryan Vandermeer tackled the Panther’s running back inside the red zone as time expired before halftime. While the Dukes defense featured prominently led by veterans Luke Scott, Logan Press and Doug Toth, newcomers Joelle Stout, Donovan Miller and Luke Laifer also assisted with tackles. JB McCrea, Brady Post and Julian Brunelle platooned in the backfield with impressive runs and Tyler Oram tacked on a field goal in the first quarter. Over all great day for the Hillsborough Dukes! Come out next Sunday, 10/01/17 to watch the Dukes they’re second home game of the season.
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Autumn Colors Art lovers have lots to explore this season By Anthony Stoeckert here is beauty to be discovered during the fall, and not just at the leaves changing colors. Museums and galleries are hosting exhibits showcasing all sorts of creations by artists from around the world. From photography to watercolors and even notebooks, the offerings promise creativity while saying something about the world we live in. For the first time ever, Gallery 14 is exhibiting paintings, including this work by Alice Johansson.
Opening Oct. 7 at Princeton University Art Museum is “Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895–1925.” White was a leader in the early 20th-century effort to position photography as art an form. The first retrospective devoted to the photographer in over a generation, the exhibit will survey White’s career from his beginnings in 1895 in Ohio to his death in Mexico in 1925. The exhibit will draw on the Clarence H. White Collection at the Princeton University Art Museum and the holdings at the Library of Congress, and loans from other public and private collections. Also included will be photographs by contemporaries of White's, as well as a selection of paintings and prints by other artists he knew and admired and was influenced by, including William Merritt Chase, Thomas Wilmer Dewing, Max Weber, Edmund Tarbell and John Alexander. The exhibit will be on view through Jan. 7. The museum is located on the Princeton University campus. Hours: Sun. noon to 5 p.m., Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, go to artmuseum.princeton.edu. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park will present "Bruce Katsiff: 50 Years — Looking Back & Forward," through Nov. 12. The exhibit will explore the career of Katsiff, director emeritus of the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Running concurrently with that exhibit will be "Face Maps: Explorations in Shape, Space and Soul," in which Katsiff’s images will share space with five regional sculptors whose explorations in bronze, stone, terracotta and wood explore the question, “What’s in a face?” The museum is located in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Hours are Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. For more information, go to www.ellarslie.org.
Artwork by Nancie Gunkelman is on view in the exhibit, “Same Moon: Diverse Voices of Nature,” at the D&R Greenway's Johnson Education Center.
The Arts Council of Princeton is celebrating half a century of art in the community with its 50th Anniversary Invitational Exhibition in the Taplin Gallery at the Paul Robeson Center of the Arts through Oct. 17. The show features works by artists who have been involved with the arts council as instructors, artistsin-residence and artists whose work has been featured in arts council exhibits. Featured artists include Rory Mahon, Peter C. Cook, Marie Sturken, Ben Colbert, Leon Rainbow, Susan Hockaday, Ruthann Perry and more. The exhibit also is being showcased at the Princeton Public Library and at Princeton Day School’s Anne Reid ’72 Gallery. For more information, go to www. artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777. There’s something different going on at Gallery 14. The photography gallery in Hopewell is exhibiting water colors by 12 artists, who are students of Jo-Ann Osnoe and use the Gallery 14 as their learning facility. This marks the first time an art form other than photography is being exhibited at Gallery 14. The paintings are on view at the gallery’s Goodkind Gallery. The main gallery is featuring photography through “Iceland: A Land No Other” showcasing photographs by Martin Schwartz. The gallery is located at 14 Mercer St., Hopewell. Hours are weekends noon to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.photogallery14.com or call 609-333-8511. D&R Greenway Land Trust’s “Same Moon: Diverse Voices of Nature,” shows how artists around the world view nature. Artists in the exhibit are Kenneth J. Lewis Sr., Nancie Gunkelman, and Chih Yu Fan. "The artists in this exhibit evoke nature in three very different styles, showing how a common love of land can be celebrated in myriad ways, from Chinese calligraphy to photo-realistic painting to large-scale
Photographs of Iceland by Martin Schwartz are on view at Gallery 14 in Hopewell.
abstracts," says Curator Diana Moore. The exhibit is on view through Oct. 22. A reception is scheduled for Sept. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Johnson Education Center is located at 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. For more information, or to RSVP for the reception, email rsvp@drgreenway.org or call 609924-4646. The Gallery at Plainsboro Library will exhibit a collection of illustrative journals by Plainsboro artist Paula Ridley, Sept. 29 through Oct. 25. The sketchbooks are filled with drawings and commentary on life and objects. The exhibit will feature several journals, each accompanied with a page-by-page display. A reception will be held Oct. 1, 2-4 p.m. Ridley will talk about her work during the exhibit. The Plainsboro Library is located at 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Hours are Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 609-275-2897.
The Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School will present an exhibit by members of the school's visual and design arts faculty, Oct. 16 through Nov. 9. Faculty members will present work they have recently completed in the gallery. Included will be work by architecture teacher David Burkett; video and fine arts teacher Jerry Hirniak; furniture design teacher Chris Maher; art teacher Jennifer Gallagher, Visual Arts Department Chair and art teacher Susan Reichlin, and art teacher Karen Stolper. The exhibit will also include work by two new faculty members, photography teacher Thatcher Cook and ceramics teacher Eric Rempe. Princeton Day School is located at 650 Great Road, Princeton. Exhibit hours will be Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when school is in session. For more information, go to www.pds.org or call 609-9246700.
Also Inside: The Bailsmen are bringing old-time jazz to the Hopewell Theater • Your guide to theater, music, art and more
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MUSIC By Anthony Stoeckert
That Old-Time Jazz Direct from Brooklyn, The Bailsmen are performing at the Hopewell Theater
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or the Bailsmen, music is all about the rhythm. The Brooklyn-based group plays Gypsy jazz and old-time swing music that is designed to get people moving. “It’s got a driving rhythm, it really pushes forward,” says Abe Pollack, the group’s bass player. “It’s music based on dancing, and based on having a great time. A lot of jazz that came out after the oldtime era, and after the traditional jazz and gypsy jazz, it moved from the dance hall to the concert hall.” Old-time jazz, he says, has a seediness in the tradition of Jelly Roll Morton and the New Orleans sound. “That’s what draws me to it,” Pollack says. “It has that rough-around-theedginess you also hear in punk rock and hip-hop nowadays. We still get that by playing this kind of jazz.” The group has a weekly gig in Brooklyn, playing the Belfry club every Wednesday and also can be found at the St. Maisy club regularly. The Bailsmen also tour and will bring their music to the recently opened Hopewell Theater, Oct. 5. In addition to the concert, the theater will offer food from local restaurants, as well as standard snack fare. The Bailsmen’s repertoire includes the music of legendary Gypsy jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt, and also swing music of giants such as Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Sydney Bechet. Pollack says the group uses the gypsy jazz formation, which consist of two guitars and a bass, while adding a saxophone. In 2014, the group released its first, self-titled album, and followed it up this year with a second release, “Le Mensch.” The Bailsmen play a mix of classic songs by their influences as well as originals. Some of their songs, particularly instrumentals, feel like they should be accompanied by credits to a Woody Allen movie. Pollack says he’s been listening to this music for most of his life.
“I grew up listening to blues records, old jazz,” he says. “I was big into John Coltrane and Louis Armstrong and a lot of the folk music traditions as well — bluegrass and folk music and some of the Preservation Hall jazz music.” Around 2012, he began to pursue this style of music seriously and around that time met up with the group’s other members. In 2015 and 2016, The Bailsmen spent residencies in New Orleans, a true home to their style of music. They rented a house and played in clubs, while also busking and performing at swing dances. “They were wonderful people and they opened their doors to us, showed us a good time and showed us the history and tradition of that city,” Pollack says. The Bailsmen are bringing jazz to Hopewell, Oct. 5. He adds that the trips also involved a lot of collaboration and sharing with other musicians. “I think with jazz, especially with this style and this tradition, there’s a lot of sharing that happens,” he says. “So when you meet a musician outside of your circle and outside of your comfort zone, there’s definitely a tendency to show them the ropes, and show them what you want to pass on to them. So for anybody that we met down there that was deeper into the New Orleans music than us, they were very happy to show us what they knew. “And we came from a place where we were a little bit more versed with gypsy jazz, the Django Reinhardt tradition of it. So we were happy to share that with them too. And of course we have that New Yorknorth east coast mentality about approaching life and approaching music. It’s a little bit more aggressive, a little bit more fastpaced, just the way that we live up here, so we had that to offer to them too.” The Bailsmen will perform at the Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, Oct. 5, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964.
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ARTS NEWS By Mike Morsch
Walk to Greatness The Philadelphia Music Alliance will honor the members of its 2017 Walk of Fame class
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uring a meeting with with songwriters Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, Atlantic Records President Jerry Greenberg was describing the four siblings in the all-female singing group Sister Sledge. It was right at the height of the disco-dance music era in 1978, and Greenberg was fascinated by the concept of “nice girls” being in the midst of the booming disco scene. Kathy Sledge and her sisters Debbie, Joni and Kim formed Sister Sledge, which had some minor success overseas with their first two albums for Atlantic, but had yet to attract a big U.S. audience. “As the story goes, Jerry was describing us to Bernard and Nile,” Kathy Sledge recalls. “He said, ‘These girls, they’re family. So there’s a good title for a song right there. And they flock together like birds of a feather when they come into the office.’ And while Jerry was giving his description of us, Nile and Bernard took out their pencils and starting writing everything down.” Rodgers and Edwards would write the song, “We Are Family,” which would be the title track of the third studio album by the group. And it would be the one that propelled Sister Sledge into superstardom. Bucks County resident Kathy Sledge will repreThe single “We Are Family” made it to No. 3 on the Bill- sent Sister Sledge at the Philadelphia Music Alboard Hot 100 singles chart in 1979 and the album itself — liance Walk of Fame induction. which featured another Top 10 hit in “He’s the Greatest • Gene McFadden and John Whitehead, a songwriting and Dancer,” which made it to No. 9 on the singles chart — recording duo. would climb to No. 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums. • Sister Rosetta Tharpe, considered the “Godmother of Kathy Sledge was only 16 at the time, and she was choRock ’n’ Roll,” for her significant contributions as a guitarsen to sing the lead on “We Are Family.” “Nile Rodgers was so confident in the song. He just playing gospel star from the 1930s to the 1960s. • The vocal group The Soul Survivors. knew,” Kathy says. “He was like, ‘This is going to be huge’ • Hip-hop artists Chris Schwartz and Joe Nicolo. and he said it with such authority.” • Bob Pantano, host of the long-running Saturday Night Kathy Sledge said she’ll never forget the day the album Dance Party on 98.1 WOGL. was released. • Labelle — Patti LaBelle, Sarah Dash and Nona Hendrix “The day our album came out, that’s what woke me up for school that morning on the radio,” she says. “But it was- — who formed as a funk-rock female vocal group in 1971, n’t ‘We Are Family,’ that was the second release. It was ‘He’s adding glam rock to the mix with the disco anthem “Lady the Greatest Dancer.’ I was like, ‘Wow, they’re playing our Marmalade.” “The main point of my gratitude is that when a group record on the radio.’” Philadelphia natives Sister Sledge will be one of the splits up, the lead singer goes on and gets all the accolades groups inducted into the Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Music and no one ever thinks about the start of that group, the shoulWalk of Fame Class of 2017 with a gala, Oct. 4, at the Fill- ders that were stood on, what jump started that career,” says Sarah Dash, who was born in Trenton and still lives there. “I more Philadelphia. “We’re very excited. It’s heartwarming because this is our am just so excited that someone had the graciousness and was hometown,” said Kathy, who resides in Bucks County, Penn- kind enough to remember Nona and myself and the group sitsylvania, and will be representing the group at the induction uation.” Dash says the group first got the song “Lady Marmalade” ceremony. Joining Sister Sledge in the Walk of Fame Class of 2017 on the way to New Orleans to record the “Nightbirds” album. “It was the last song chosen for the album. We didn’t even is: • Jill Scott, a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer- have a chance to rehearse it,” Dash says. “I looked at it and songwriter, New York Times best-selling poet and critically thought about the past and how artists who sang a little bit of Spanish or a little bit of French or Italian always seemed to acclaimed actress.
rise in the charts. I thought, ‘Oh wow, to speak French in this song . . . I felt pretty positive about it.” “Lady Marmalade,” written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, had a sexually suggestive chorus in French that translates into “Do you want to sleep with me tonight?” Patti LaBelle sang lead on the song. The single, recorded in late 1974, reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. It also went to No. 1 in Canada and the Netherlands. “We had never recorded in New Orleans, and it was a culture change for us,” Dash says. “The musicians that made the ‘Nightbirds’ album were the sweetest people and they had the funkiest sound. Here we were, we took our respective selves to another climate and element of creativity. But there was something about that ‘Nightbirds’ album that just seemed to work.”
The Philadelphia Music Alliance’s Music Walk of Fame Class of 2017 will be honored during the a gala at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Oct. 4; www.philadelphiamusicalliance.org.
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Rockit Live to Honor Drummer
s a young drummer working the New York club scene in the early to mid-1960s, Carmine Appice idolized jazz and big band drummers like Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. It was at that time when Appice met another young drummer who he liked, Dino Danelli, then with a group called Ronnie Speeks and the Elrods, which was opening for Krupa at the Metropole Cafe in New York City. “Dino was doing a really cool groove. I was there watching and I eventually got to talk to him,” Appice recalls. “I said, ‘Man, that was a great beat you had. Can you write it out for me?’ And he said, yeah, and he wrote it out for me. He wasn’t a name yet and he was more into the club circuit at the time. And I was still underage.” Danelli would go on to become the drummer for the Young Rascals. Between 1966 and 1968, the group — eventually changing its name to the Rascals — reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with nine singles, including three at No. 1: “Good Lovin’” in 1966, “Groovin’” in 1967 and “People Got to Be Free” in 1968. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Appice also would break out of the club circuit and go on to be the drummer for Vanilla Fudge, known predominantly for extended rock arrangements of contemporary hits, most notably “You Keep Me Hangin’ On.” The band was a link from the 1960s psychedelic to what was to become heavy metal, and is cited as an influence on such bands as Deep Purple, Yes, Styx and Led Zeppelin. But Appice never forgot what Danelli did for him in that New York club. And five decades later, he has returned the favor to a group of young musicians at the Rockit Live Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps develop, nurture and inspire those young performers to reach their full artistic potential through live music education offered at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. Along with other notable artists like Steven Van Zandt of the E Street Band and Eddie Brigati of the Rascals, Appice has shared his experience and expertise with the Rockit Foundation over the past few years.
Drumming legend Carmine Appice will be the guest of honor at the Rockit Live Foundation’s annual gala, Oct. 8. And in recognition of those efforts, the foundation is honoring Appice at its second annual gala, Oct. 8 at Buona Sera Palazzo Banquet Hall in Ocean Township. The gala will feature live musical performances by Appice, the Rockit musicians and special guests. “When I was a kid playing drums, if I would have met one of my idols and be able to hang out with them and pick their brains, that would have been amazing,” said Appice. “I think that it’s very inspiring, if nothing else, to have these kids hang out with people who have made it and who can be their mentors, people who are icons in the music business.” According to Bruce Gallipani, founder and executive director of the Rockit Academy and a Brooklyn-based drummer himself, a close friend and supporter of the foundation, photographer Mark Weiss, made the initial introduction of Appice to the foundation. “It’s an introduction that I’ll always cherish,” Gallipani says. “Carmine was performing in the area on the same day that Rockit was to perform songs from 1969 and featuring, The Who’s ‘Tommy’ at the Count Basie Theatre. Carmine’s performance was in the late afternoon and ours was in the evening, so Mark asked if I’d like for him to reach out to Carmine about possibly joining the kids on stage. One thing led to another
and the next thing I know, Carmine invited the kids to rehearse with him in New York City. For the early part of the show, the kids performed the Cactus version of ‘Evil’ along with a drum wars segment with Carmine and Rockit student, Alex Silvergold. When Carmine realized that the Rockit kids were more than the average young musicians, he took them all under his wing. The rehearsal was very emotional to watch.” Gallipani says it’s an honor for the foundation musicians to be able to learn from Appice. “Just imagine Carmine Appice complimenting you. He’s the creator of hard rock drumming,“ Gallipani says. “He’s serious about his craft. I saw how sincere he was when working with the kids. Carmine has brought a special magic to Rockit.” Along with his work for Vanilla Fudge, Appice later joined Tim Bogert and formed the band Cactus, seen as an influence on
King X and Van Halen. In the mid-1970s, Appice then joined Grammy-winning guitar hero Jeff Beck to form the supergroup Beck, Bogert and Appice. And in 1976, Appice joined Rod Stewart’s touring band and co-wrote two of Stewart biggest hits, “Do You Think I’m Sexy” and “Young Turks.” Appice, who serves on the foundation’s advisory board, still performs with Vanilla Fudge and Cactus. He and his brother Vinny, also a drummer, have an album coming out in late October titled “Sinister.” Appice also authored a 2016 memoir called “Stick It! My Life of Sex, Drums & Rock ’n’ Roll.”
The Rockit Live Foundation will hold its 2017 gala at Buona Sera Palazzo Banquet Hall in Ocean Township, Oct. 8, 4 p.m. General admission dinner tickets cost $200. For tickets and information, go to www.rockitlive.com.
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Cranbury. Helen M. Rudnick, “Everything with Wings II.” The exhibit mixes real with fantasy in watercolor, acrylic and photographic mixed with ink, Oct. 1 through Nov. 17. Reception, Oct. 1, 1-3 p.m. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open Oct. 1 and Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Cheryl Jackson Oddphotog Exhibit, Lawrence Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Photographic journey of cemeteries and other works, Oct. 1-31. Opening reception, Oct. 8, 1-3 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 12:30-5. www.mcl.org/branches/lawrbr.html.
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“Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical about the legendary DJ featuring original music and rock ‘n’ roll classics, through Oct. 1; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “What the Butler Saw,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s F.M. Kirby Shakes Theatre, Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave. Joe Orton’s 1969 farce that unveils the fragile state of truth in the hands of those in power, and the power of truth despite our easy ability to twist it, through Oct. 1. $29-$69; www.shakespearenj.org; 973408-5600. “Barefoot in the Park,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Neil Simon’s comedy about newlyweds and their struggles in their Manhattan apartment, through Oct. 1. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. Simpatico, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Sam Shepard drama in which a simple phone call causes Carter and Vinnie’s shady past to resurface, and fierce loyalties that were once hot-blooded begin to run astray. Collaboration between McCarter and Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, through Oct. 15; mccarter.org; 609258-2787. “Sleuth,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Mystery by Anthony Shaffer in which a crime writer and his wife’s lover play a game fueled by jealousy and generational conflict. Presented by Maurer Productions OnStage, Oct. 6-15. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
MUSIC Barokksolistene, Princeton University Concerts presents its first PUC125: Performances Up Close concert of the season with two concerts by Norwegian Baroque ensemble Barokksolistene. There will be two parts of the program, titled “It’s Just Old Pop Music,” highlighting 17th-century music, Oct. 5. The first will take place at Richardson Auditorium, starting at 6 p.m. The second will be an “alehouse session” at the new Lewis Arts complex, starting at 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220. Philly Pops, Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. “Broadway’s Greatest Hits”, with Music Director Michael Krajewski, and Broadway performers Christiane Noll, Doug LaBrecque, Dee Roscioli, and the Voices of the POPS. Presented by the Foundation of Morris Hall/St. Lawrence, Inc., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$90; www.ticketphiladelphia.org; 215-893-1999. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Natalie Douglas, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Performing a concert, “To Nina…a tribute to Nina Simone,” featuring songs such as “I Loves You Porgy,” “My Baby Just Cares For Me,” “I Put A Spell On You,” & “Mississippi Goddam,” Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $35-$45; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. The Bailsmen, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Gypsy jazz and old-time jazz concert, Oct. 5, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964.
MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Transient Effects: The Solar Eclipses and Celestial Landscapes of Howard Russell Butler.” Exhibit brings together experts from the sciences and art history to present the history of Howard Russell Butler’s paintings and the story of the artist who created them. Butler (1856-1934) was a graduate of Princeton University’s first school of science, through Oct. 8; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-
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New Jersey Film Festival, Voorhees Hall 105, 71 Hamilton St., College Avenue Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Two films from Italy: Short film “Siamo Playwright Barry M. Putt’s “Inside Out,” will reLa Fine Del Mondo (We Are At The End Of The World),” ceive a staged reading during the next New and feature “Life by the Landfill,” documentary about the Feathers series at the Raven Resort, 385 Bridge environment of a great world city, and a group of activists, St., New Hope, Pennsylvania, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. In who took on the notoriously mismanaged system of trash the play, high school senior Ben discovers a collection in Rome, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. “You Have A Nice newfound talent. His parents forbid it, leaving Flight,” feature film comedy about a young man from Viethim torn between the pressure to make a living nam takes an international flight that goes awry very quickly as a cookie-cutter citizen or risk it all to pursue leading to cultural clashes. Also shown will be short films his own track in life. Tickets cost $15 ($10 addi“Stowaway” and “Swiped Right,” Oct. 6, 7 p.m. $12; tional for pre-show gathering). For tickets, go to www.njfilmfest.com; 848-932-8482. eventbrite.com. Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. 10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.prince- “Sex and Broadcasting — A Film About WFMU,” docuton.edu; 609-258-3788. mentary about Jersey City-based radio station. Featuring Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cad- post-film discussion with Ken Freedman, station manager, walader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. Two ex- Oct. 7, 7 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. hibits: Bruce Katsiff: 50 Years - Looking Back & Forward and Face Maps: Explorations in Shape, Space and Soul Photography and Sculpture, through Nov. 12. Hours: Wed.Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Piff the Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, Magic Dragon, Sept. 29-30, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., Oct. 1, 7:30 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Archi- p.m., $32; Steve Trevino, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 6, 7:30 tect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural draw- p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Joel McHale, Oct. 7, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., ings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m., $40; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the 4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princeton- West Windsor. Emma Willman, Sept. 29-30; Bob Nelson, Oct. 13-14; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. history.org. Tracy Morgan, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Performance by former ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member and star of ‘30 Rock,” Sept. 30, 8 p.m. TickArtists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. Exhibit ets cost $35-$65; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. featuring paintings by Carol Sanzalone and Michael Gilbert Gottfried, The Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State Schweigart, through Oct. 1. Closing tea and conversation, St., Newtown, Pennsylvania. Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m., Oct. 1, 3-6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. $30; www.thenewtowntheatre.com. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St. Hopewell. “Iceland: A Land Like Not Other,” photography by Martin Schwartz. In the Goodkind Gallery: “Watercolor Wonders” featuring art by 12 painters. This is the first time the gallery has taken the M R Square Dance Club, Manors Clubhouse, 26 Fairopportunity to exhibit fine art photography but another form way Court, Lawrenceville. Square dance for fun. No prior of wall art. The water colorists are students of Jo-Ann experience needed, not special clothing needed. Office caOsnoe and use the Gallery 14 as their learning facility. sual is suggested attire, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. $10 suggested through Oct. 8. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.pho- donation; richd1squarerounddancer@msn; 609-844-1140. togallery14.com; 609-333-8511. Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson CenRider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on ter, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday ConRider University’s campus, 2038 Lawrenceville Road, in tra Dance, Oct. 4, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), Lawrenceville. “Paintings, Pastels, Prints and Watercolors, $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. 1977-2017,” 40-year survey of work by Bill Scott. The exFriday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, hibit includes still life and figure compositions made before 45 Stockton St., Princeton. One-hour instruction most Scott’s painting veered toward abstraction, through Oct. weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 29. Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 609-912-1272. p.m. For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts. Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Exhibit of illustrative journals by Plainsboro artist Author Katherine Nouri Hughes, Robertson Hall of Paula Ridley. Created over a period of more than 10 years, the sketchbooks are filled with drawings and commentary the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International on everyday life and objects. The exhibit will feature sev- Affairs at Princeton University. The author will discuss eral journals, each accompanied with a page-by-page dis- her book, “The Mapmaker’s Daughter’s” in which Queen play, Sept. 30 through Oct. 25. Reception, Oct. 1, 2-4 p.m. Mother Nurbanu is determined to understand how her 609-275-2897. bond with an Ottoman sultan shaped her destiny, Oct. 9, Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., 4:40-7:30 p.m. 609-258-2943.
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The Princeton Girlchoir has opened a boy division to fill the gap left by the closing of the American Boychoir School
Oct. 1 Westminster faculty recital at Bristol The Westminster Choir College 2017 Faculty Recital Series continues with a performance by tenor Eric Rieger accompanied by J. J. Penna, beginning at 3 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. The program, titled “Voyage of Life,” explores journeys of life, love, death, and the subconscious in the songs of Duparc, Schubert, and Britten. It includes Benjamin Britten’s The Holy Sonnets of John Donne, Op. 35, which will be part of their new recording “Poet’s Journey,” a collection of songs by Britten scheduled for release in 2018. Westminster Choir College is located at the corner of Hamilton Avenue and Walnut Lane in Princeton. Admission is free. For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts or call 609921-2663.
Opera lecture at Dorothea’s House “Building a Nation with Music — Opera and Italian Nationhood from the Risorgimento to the First World War” will be the topic of a lecture by Jonathan Hiller at Dorothea’s House in Princeton, beginning at 5 p.m. Hiller, a professor at Adelphi University in New York, will explain opera’s crucial role in Italian society from the time of the country’s move to unification in the mid-19th century to the First World War. Using examples from masterpieces such as “Nabucco” and “La Bohème,” as well as lesser-known works such as “Cristoforo Columbo” and “I Medici,” he will show the intimate links between Italy’s history and its drive toward building a national consciousness. The lecture is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4:45 p.m. Dorothea’s House is located at 120 John St., Princeton. Seating is limited and programs frequently fill to capacity. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at the reception following the program.
Oct. 3 Emmet Gowin at Labyrinth Books Emmet Gowin, the renowned photographer and emeritus professor of photography at Princeton University, will discuss his book “Mariposas Nocturnas: Moths of Central and South America, A Study in Beauty and Diversity,” beginning at 6:30 p.m. The book is the result of a 15year project during which Gowin captured the beauty of more than 1,000 species of nocturnal moths in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana and Panama. Community Room This special event of the Princeton Environmental Film Festival is co-sponsored by the library, Labyrinth Books and Princeton University Press. Labyrinth Books is located at 122 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.labyrinthbooks.com or call 609-4971600.
Oct. 4 Film screening at Princeton Library The Princeton Public Library will host a screening and discussion of “Heaven in Auschwitz,” beginning at 7 p.m. The film chronicles the efforts of Fredy Hirsch to ease the suffering of the children in Czechoslovakia’s Terezin Ghetto and the Auschwitz concentration camp. Director Aaron Cohen will participate in a Q-&-A session via Skype. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St. Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
By Rich Fisher Special Writer Bidding farewell to the American Boychoir School was a sad moment, but saying hello to the Princeton Boychoir provides a happy new song that helps ease the pain considerably. When the ABS, which located in Hopewell and previously called Princeton its home, announced Aug. 15 that it was shutting down after 80 years due to enrollment and financial issues, a sudden void was left for young male voices in the area and beyond. That same evening, administrators at the Princeton Girlchoir immediately huddled to put a plan into action that had been on a slow burn up to that point. Since ABS only went through 8th grade, the Princeton Girlchoir had been contemplating a division for high school boys. Once the American Boychoir released its closure notification via email, Girlchoir Executive Director Hilary Butler promptly rounded up key personnel, and the Boychoir division of the Princeton Girlchoir was formed. It will include boys from grades 4 through 12 in two different divisions of after-school rehearsals. “I remember seeing the announcement that they were closing come through on my computer screen and the email popping up,” Butler said. “I immediately copied it to our board president [Barbara Burke DiCostanzo[ and president-elect [S. Tina Biswas]. We actually had a conversation that evening about what can we do. We knew we needed to move quickly because there was a lot of uncertainty in the community about what was going to happen and where these boys could go to sing.” They were also aware of the fact that Fred Meads, who worked part time with Girlchoir and full time for the ABS, would not be unemployed for long. “Being the phenomenal musician that he is, Fred was going to be snapped up by someone really quickly,” Butler said. “We knew if we wanted to keep him at the Girlchoir and get him for the boys, we had to jump on that as quickly as we could to be able to engage him and put plans in place for the future. We literally started planning that evening.” Meads was quickly hired full time and by early September everything became official except for the name — which will legally be Princeton Boychoir within the next few weeks. “I was completely surprised that they moved on this so quick,” Meads said. “I had thought, ‘OK what are we gonna do with all these boys looking for a place to sing?’ Somehow there has to be a Princeton boys choir come about. “It wasn’t until I spoke to Lynnel [Joy Jenkins, artistic director] and Hilary that I found out a Boychoir was in the plans before, and they moved up the schedule to [start it] a little sooner. I was completely thrilled with the opportunity. Number one, I cared about the boys and wanted to make sure there was some place for them to sing. And the fact we can expand this offering to boys everywhere; it’s great. I’m thrilled. I feel very fortu-
Fred Meads is the conductor of the new boy choirs at Princeton Girlchoir. nate.” Princeton Girlchoir feels the same way about having Meads and his vast experience. Prior to arriving in Princeton eight years ago, he was artistic director of the Fort Wayne Children’s Choir in Indiana, where he led the group on national and international tours. He earned his master’s in choral conducting from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He completed his Kodály training at Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, where he was a scholarship recipient. Meads was selected as a participant in master classes for Chorus America and the Toronto Children’s Chorus. He has been invited to conduct various honor choirs and all-state choirs in Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Nebraska and Ohio. Meads looks back fondly on his time as director of vocal studies at American Boychoir School which was a boarding school. “It was like entering a whole new world when I came to the school,” he said. “I had never been in a place where music was the focus of your life. These boys had rehearsals and classes. It was the intensity that was at first overwhelming to me and to the boys, but they gradually came around and it just becomes a natural part of their lives. “I had to adjust to a day that started at 8:30 and ended at 6 for every boy. It was long days, but it was part of their schooling. It was an intense experience but also completely gratifying; not only for me personally but for the boys too, to have this opportunity to really dig into what we’re doing. Whether it was learning music for a concert or getting ready to do orchestra work or just learning the latest music reading skills and getting better at those. I just feel blessed that I was part of that experience.” Meads will continue to work with Girlchoir ensembles, and will conduct both of the new choirs for boys, while also serving as the director of education. “I’ll be busier than I’ve ever been,” Meads said. “I’ve worked with both and loved working with the girls and loved working with the boys.” Princeton Boychoir held its first public auditions this past week. The first rehearsals will be Oct. 19 and Meads hopes the boys will be able to start performing in 2018. There could
be times when boys and girls collaborate on performances, but they will remain separate and distinct organizations. The Boychoir’s first level choir will include treble voices for grades 4 through 8 who will rehearse on Thursdays from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.; and the advanced choir will be for grades 6 through 12 and will include changed voices and treble voices. “It’s very similar to the program that existed at ABS so it makes it even more comfortable to make this transition,” Meads said. There can be exceptions to the rule. “We have a rough idea on what the age groupings will be, but the placements are more by ability than by grade,” Butler said. “We’ll have some unchanged voices in the second group as well but that will be more of the advanced level of choirs. There will be some overlap in age and some overlap with unchanged voices in both groups. We’re definitely looking for more of an intermediate group that sings treble literature, and then an advanced group that will sing mixed voice literature.” Whereas the internationally acclaimed ABS was an actual school that ran all day with academic and musical classes, Princeton Boychoir will follow the girls’ model of being an after-school program. Butler feels that may help avoid the pitfalls that led to the failing enrollment at ABS, since it offers more flexibility for students who enjoy singing but cannot commit to it full time. “There are a lot of boys in our community who like to sing and the Boychoir School just wasn’t the right fit for them,” Butler said. “So rather than being part of a school, we will pull boys from throughout the community regardless of where they are attending. We’re seeing those boys coming out of the woodwork who are interested in what we’re going to do.” Princeton Boychoir is not able to offer the extended tours over the course of the school year that ABS students enjoyed. But, as Butler noted, “the flip side of that, is that we will be able to serve a number of boys coming from a lot of different places who are engaged in other activities and other priorities at their schools as well. “It’s a lower time commitment level to participate in the Princeton Boychoir than it was at the Boychoir School. Over the years, we’ve had
families of boys who would tell us ‘The American Boychoir School does amazing things but it’s not what we’re looking for. Is the Girlchoir going to do something similar?’ “We feel confident, given the interest that was shown even before we started the Boychoir, that this is a program we will be able to get the necessary buy-in and interest in participation. It’s a brand-new endeavor, it will take us a while to build those numbers, but we’ve been really excited about the amount of interest that’s been shown.” As an added bonus, Princeton Girlchoir will have the capability to handle the increased enrollment as a new headquarters is currently being outfitted for them at 231 Clarksville Road in Princeton Junction. Butler hopes the move from the current Nassau Street location takes place by Nov. 1. “The timing of this couldn’t be more perfect,” she said. “We’re perfectly situated for the Boychoir to come on board.” Butler praised the area schools as “doing a phenomenal job in laying a musical foundation for students,” and said that it was important to maintain the Boychoir to take things to the next level. “We’re able to spend a little more time and get more in-depth with some of the things that the boys are learning,” she said. “We are able to approach things sometimes from a little bit of a different angle. Having a twohour intensive rehearsal that is sometimes driving toward different sorts of performance experiences just creates a different sort of environment in that rehearsal. I would think one of the things that we are striving to do is to create and develop different performance experiences as well.” Meads, who has already received calls about the Boychoir touring next summer, says the short-term goal is simple. “Just to get a choir going,” he said. “I’ll take as many boys I can get, there is no limit. My concern is to create a level in terms of their abilities, their musicianship and their skills that we can then share with the public. We want to get these choirs rehearsing but also want them out there to perform.” As for the long-term goals, Butler said the obvious aim is to grow the Princeton Boychoir into a robust choir with good standing in the community. He added that the choir is equipped to do that with Meads and Jenkins on hand. But Hilary would like to see it go beyond that. “We want to continue the tradition that both ABS and Princeton Girlchoir have of really seeing these boys as people and helping them grow in confidence and leadership skills; and to develop into the kinds of men we want to have in our community as people, not just as musicians,” Butler said. “That’s a short- and long-term goal for us. To build the kind of program in an environment where it really fosters that type of development.”
For more information, go to princetonboychoir.org, email boychoir@ princetongirlchoir.org or call 609-688-1888.
NAMI to host ‘Harvest of Hope’ Hoops star Chamique Holdsclaw to speak during annual mental health conference NAMI Mercer will welcome women’s basketball champion, Chamique Holdsclaw, as the keynote speaker at its Harvest of Hope Wellness Conference, Oct. 7. Holdsclaw won three NCAA women’s basketball championships plaing for the University of Tennessee, coached by the legendary Pat Summitt. After finishing her college career, Holdsclaw joined the WNBA and was a sixtime all-star in the league. For all the challenging competition she faced on the basketball court, Holdsclaw’s toughest opponent has proven to be her own mental health condition. She grew up in the projects of New York City, raised first by young parents struggling with alcoholism, and then by her devoted grandmother. The documentary, “Mind Game,” details how Holdsclaw turned to basketball to cope with her anxieties and frustrations.
Unknown to many of her teammates over the years, Holdsclaw struggled with undiagnosed depression. Only once in her college career, at the urging of Summitt did Chamique speak with the team psychologist. Holdsclaw began her professional career with the Washington Mystics as the No. 1 draft pick. However, the next few years were rocky ones due to injuries, disappointing losses, undiagnosed mental health issues, and the sudden death of her grandmother. She finally sought psychiatric treatment. Like many others though, Holdsclaw went off her medication and soon found herself Chamique Holdsclaw will share her in the back of an ambulance, fol- story during NAMI’s “Harvest of lowing a suicide attempt. She sub- Hope” conference. sequently retired from basketball sclaw believes she has many lesand started sharing her story to sons to teach about winning at the raise awareness about mental game of life. “Basketball has health and decrease the stigma of given me a voice,” she said. “That mental illness. Although she con- may be my real talent.” tinues to battle depression, HoldHoldsclaw’s keynote address
at Harvest of Hope will take place Oct. 7, beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the meeting house of the Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 2688 Main St. (Route 206), Lawrenceville. This talk is open to the general public at no charge but reservations are required. Keynote tickets may be reserved by emailing home@namimercer.org. Those wishing to attend the day-long conference can register online at www.namimercer.org. Harvest of Hope is part of a weekend of wellness activities marking Mental Illness Awareness Week; additional information is available on NAMI Mercer’s website. NAMI Mercer, based in Lawrenceville, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through education, mutual support, and advocacy. It is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Westminster Choir College has released “Lumina,” a new recording by Westminster Kantorei, conducted by Amanda Quist. “The Latin word Lumina means to illuminate, shine, brighten, or reveal,” Quist said. “Each of the works on this recording speaks to the presence of light throughout our life journey: from birth to death, through love, disappointment, forgiveness, and transcendence. These pieces are drawn primarily from Renaissance and Baroque com- Westminster Kantorei has released a new recording, tiposers of England and Germany, tled “Lumina,” featuring music from the Baroque and with the inclusion of two special Renaissance periods. 19th-century works by composers who were deeply inspired by the ideas Westminster Kantorei has also collaborated with and musical styles of these earlier time periods.” the Westminster Choir to perform Bach’s St. Recorded in the Princeton University Chapel, Matthew Passion with the New York Philharthe new recording’s repertoire spans the mystical monic, conducted by Kurt Masur. Quist is chair of the conducting, organ and 12th-century chant of Hildegard von Bingen through J.S. Bach, Henry Purcell and Thomas sacred music department at Westminster Choir Tallis through Felix Mendelssohn and Josef College. She served as chorus master for the premiere of Toshio Hosokawa’s opera “Matsukaze” Rheinberger. “Lumina” is the debut solo recording by at the Spoleto Festival USA and the Lincoln Westminster Kantorei, an ensemble dedicated to Center Festival. Quist has also worked with the the study and performance of early music. The Westminster Symphonic Choir and collaborated ensemble has performed at the Boston Early with the New York Philharmonic, The PhiladelMusic Festival, the American Handel Festival phia Orchestra, Dresden Staatskapelle and comand the Reformation 500 Anniversary Concert as posers Ola Gjeilo and Tarik O’Regan. Lumina is available on Amazon, iTunes and well as in England and France, where it performed at the Festival Musique en L’ile in Paris. Spotify, as well as other major recordings sites.
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Powerful, historic and dramatic McCarter Theatre is hosting play readings as part of the Princeton and Slavery Project
I got the chills one bitter cold night, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, as I sat inside a warm room at McCarter Theatre Center. Attending a special mid-winter “cabaret” event, I listened to play readings by emerging and multi-award winning artists, one of whom was Emily Mann, the longtime artistic director and resident playwright of McCarter Theatre. The goose bumps surfaced when Mann read her play “Under the Liberty Trees,” set in the kitchen of Maclean House in July of 1766 when Princeton University was called The College of New Jersey. The short play with a powerful punch and long-lasting effect on me described the process of selling slaves, which were the possessions of the College President Samuel Finley, who, along with his wife, had just died. The sale notice stated: “Sale of all possessions of the Finley household. Furniture, cattle, books, 2 negro women, a negro man
its way into my psyche until “Under the Liberty Trees” got under my skin. Princeton residents are going to have the opportunity for the same transformative experience in the near future. Tickets to hear Emily Mann’s play at McCarter on Nov. 18 and 19 will be available in October. My reaction was exactly what Dr. Martha Sandweiss, a Princeton University history scholar and the project director of Princeton and the Slavery Project, was trying to achieve when she approached Mann two years ago about a collaboration between playwrights and the academics researching Princeton’s history and its connection to slavery. “From the start, we’ve wanted to bring our findings [about Princeton and slavery] to a broad public in ways that extend well beyond the conventional academic symposium. The historical records sometimes fall flat, remaining silent, when we so want to
newly commissioned plays were developed in response to research conducted by Sandweiss and Princeton University Archivist Daniel Linke, along with a team of doctoral history students and undergraduates. Playwrights had access to historical material, letters, and artifacts and collaborated directly with scholars. “I knew of Emily’s interest in race, human rights and American history, so I was optimistic that she would be responsive,” Sandweiss said. In addition to Emily Mann, the other renowned playwrights participating are: Nathan Alan Davis, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Dipika Guha, Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, Kwame KweiArmah, and Regina Taylor. The public readings, directed by Carl Cofield and will be performed in McCarter’s Berlind Theatre. The public readings will anchor an academic symposium coinciding with the November 2017 national rollout of the Princeton and Slavery Project. “Princeton has a long history involving slaves, slave holders and free people of color, “said Mann, who is in her 28th season as McCarter’s artistic director. “The first Princeton University presidents were slaveholders, Princeton streets are named after slaveholders, and we have a statue of Princeton University President John Witherspoon, who was a slaveholder. “Discovering that slaves were sold under those trees, seeing the notice of the slave auction, seeing the bill of sale for the family that was sold jolted me into creating the script . . . It just came tearing out of me,” she said. Though other schools have researched their relationships to slavery, the Princeton and Slavery Project is distinctive in building community ties so as to explore the topic through more creative venues, Dr. Sandweiss said. The professor can footnote my goose bumps as evidence that her idea for a play writing/historical research collaboration is a brilliant and effective communications tool.
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Professor Martha Sandweiss addresses playwrights and scholars during a November meeting about the Princeton and Slavery Project at the Mudd Library on the Princeton University campus.
and 3 negro children. The negro women understand all kinds of housework, and the negro man is well fitted for the business of farming in all its branches. The slaves not sold beforehand will be auctioned off on August 19th at the President’s house in the shade of the Liberty Trees.” The Liberty Trees referred to the sycamore trees outside of the Maclean House, built in 1756 at 79 Nassau St., where the college’s first 10 presidents resided. The goose bumps returned last week, on a 90-degree day, when I read Mann’s play as I sat in the courtyard of the Maclean House that no longer houses presidents, but houses the staff of the Princeton University Alumni Council. Although I have walked past and walked into the Maclean House hundreds of times in my life, I never will walk by it again without getting those goose bumps, and thinking about slavery in Princeton. This topic, I am embarrassed to admit, never really burrowed
hear our characters’ voices,” Dr. Sandweiss said, noting that historians communicate by presenting facts that are footnoted. “Artists have different rules of their craft. Playwrights can use their imaginations and creativity without the constraints of annotations to get inside the heads of the individuals.” The historian/playwright collaboration leads to “a richer and more imaginative, but historically grounded, understanding of the past . . . My goal is to communicate the findings of the Princeton and Slavery Project research to a broad audience and in a way that I knew I would be unable to do. The historians and researchers unearthed the stories — the playwrights have brought these stories to life,” she said. Thanks to Sandweiss reaching out to Mann, McCarter has partnered with Princeton University by commissioning seven professional playwrights to write short (10-minute) plays to be presented with the 2017 launch of the Princeton and Slavery Project. These
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Increase your breast cancer awareness, talk to your doctor
With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching what better time is there than now to talk with your doctor about your risk for breast cancer and screening and early detection? Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. More than 300,000 will be diagnosed with the disease this year alone. Fortunately, when breast cancer is detected early it is often treatable. Today, as the American Cancer Society notes, there are more than 3.1 million breast cancer survivors in the United States thanks in large part to finding breast cancer early through screen-
ing and increased awareness, as well as better treatments. The University Medical Center of Princeton Breast Health Center offers sophisticated breast care technologies, including 3D mammography, for the detection and treatment of breast cancer. Know your risk factors Age and gender are the two biggest risk factors for developing breast cancer. While breast cancer can affect men, it is 100 times more common in women and the risk goes up with age. Other risk factors include: • Changes in breast cancer-related genes (BRCA1
or BRCA2) • Having your first menstrual period before age 12 • Never giving birth, or being older when your first child is born • Starting menopause after age 55 • Taking hormones to replace missing estrogen and progesterone in menopause for more than five years • A personal history of breast cancer, dense breasts or some other breast problem • A family history of breast cancer • Getting radiation therapy to the breast or chest • Being overweight, especially after menopause Signs and symptoms Most of the time there
Dr. Rachel P. Dultz are no symptoms with breast cancer. It is usually found in a mammogram or as a lump in the breast that isn’t painful. Other warning
signs may include: • Thickening in the breast • Redness, swelling, warmness or darkening of the breast • Puckering or an indentation in the skin visible when you lift your arm over your head • Pulling or tightening in the breast • Pain or tenderness not tied to your monthly cycle • Nipple tenderness, discharge or physical changes to the nipple such as inversion While other conditions can cause these symptoms, any change in your breast should be checked by your doctor.
Though the guidelines for screening mammograms may have changed in recent years, it remains clear that mammograms save lives. A mammogram is a low-dose radiation X-ray that is used to look inside the breast. Mammograms can detect cancers when they are very small and still confined to the breast. The UMCP Breast Health Center offers the latest in mammography technology — a procedure known as digital tomosynthesis. The procedure produces a 3D view of the breast by taking multiple X-rays of breast tissue slices. For many patients, especially those with dense breast tissue, 3D
Mammograms save lives
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Health Matters Continued from Page 5B mammography offers a clearer view of the breast compared with traditional 2D technology. Some studies have suggested that 3D mammography might lower the chance of being called back for follow-up testing, and may also be able to find more cancers. Decisions about when to start screening, the frequency of screening and when to end screening are unique to every woman and should be discussed regularly with your doctor. With an emphasis on shared decision-making, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists this summer updated its recommendations for screening mammography. They recommend: • Woman at average risk
of breast cancer should be offered screening mammography at age 40. If they have not initiated screening in their 40s, they should begin screening by no later than age 50. The decision about the age to begin mammography screening should be made through a shared decision-making process. This discussion should include information about the potential risks and benefits. • Women at average risk of breast cancer should have screening mammography every one or two years based on an informed, shared decision-making process that includes a discussion about the benefits and harms of annual and biennial screening and incorporates patient values and preferences. • Women at average risk of breast cancer should con-
tinue screening mammography until at least 75 years. Beyond age 75, the decision to discontinue screening mammography should be based on a shared decision making process informed by the woman’s health status and longevity. Lower your risk When it comes to lowering your risk for breast cancer, there are some things that are simply beyond your control like age, gender and family history. However, there are certain steps you can take to lead a healthy lifestyle and reduce your risk, including: • Maintaining a healthy weight • Exercising regularly • Getting enough sleep • Limiting alcoholic drinks to no more than one per day
• Avoiding exposure to chemicals that cause cancer • Breastfeeding any children you have, if possible • If you are taking hormone replacement therapy, talking to your doctor about the risks and benefits For women with a family history of breast cancer or inherited changes in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes, there are medicines, as well as preventive surgery, that could help reduce the risk for developing the disease. Center of excellence Since the first Breast Cancer Awareness month was celebrated in the 1980s, tremendous progress has been made in screening and treatment for breast cancer. New screening technology in addition to advanced surgical options and new medical and radiation treatments
have improved outcomes over the past several decades. Breast cancer can be treated successfully if it is detected early. Talking to your doctor is the first step. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons, awarded the threeyear full accreditation to the breast care services provided at UMCP and the UMCP Breast Health Center in East Windsor. The UMCP Breast Health Center has also been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the
American College of Radiology, signifying that UMCP meets the highest standards of the radiology profession. For more information or to make an appointment, call 609-688-2700. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare System, call 888-742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.
Rachel P. Dultz is fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist and board certified surgeon as well as a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is the medical director of the Breast Health Center at University Medical Center of Princeton.
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Princeton professors join labor task force
Princeton University professors Edward Felten and Alan Krueger will serve on a new task force aimed at transforming America’s labor market to a 21st century, skills-driven model. Formed by the Markle Foundation, the Rework America Task Force (Rework America) brings together a coalition of influential leaders with diverse backgrounds and experience. The goal is to develop policy on how to fix what many believe is America’s broken labor market. Across the country, 6 million-plus jobs are unfilled because employers cannot find skilled workers, yet millions of Americans with in-demand skills, or job seekers who are capable of obtaining those skills, are unemployed or underemployed. Rework America seeks comprehensive reform toward a skills-based labor market, which includes training workers over the course of their lives in the skills that employers need to compete in the 21st-century economy. The task force will seek to use the same digital technology that is disrupting the economy today to rewire the labor market; connect relevant stakeholders, trainers and educators; and bring new clarity and trans-
parency to the job-search process so workers develop in-demand skills. “Artificial intelligence and automation have tremendous potential to increase prosperity, save lives and address social problems,” said Felten, the Robert E. Kahn Professor of Computer Science and Public Affairs at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. “At the same time, they will change the workplace and demand new skills and practices from workers. Rework America aims to map out a better future for workers, so that automation can benefit everyone.” Rework America will also highlight successful training programs and deploy new training experiments to create practical solutions that will transform America’s labor market from one based largely on traditional credentials, such as degrees and work history, to one rooted in the skills valued in the digital economy. “The nature of work is changing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world because of technological change and globalization,” said Krueger, the Bendheim Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Woodrow Wilson School. “I am pleased to
participate in this effort and look for ways to prepare workers and improve skills training for the job market of the future.” Felten, who serves as director of Princeton’s Center for Information Technology Policy, studies the intersection of public policy and information technology. His specific topics include software security, internet security, electronic voting, cybersecurity policy, technology for government transparency, network neutrality and internet policy. He served as deputy U.S. chief technology officer at the White House during the Obama administration from May 2015 to January 2017. He previously served as chief technologist at the Federal Trade Commission from January 2011 to August 2012. Krueger is the founding director of Princeton’s Survey Research Center. His primary research and teaching interests are in the general areas of labor economics, education, industrial relations, economics of terrorism and social insurance. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as chairman of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers in November 2011. Previously, Krueger served as assistant secretary for
economic policy and chief economist of the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2009 to 2010 and, from 1994 to 1995, as chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor. Rework America is chaired by Denis McDonough, former White House chief of staff to President Barack Obama, and includes members from some of the world’s leading organizations and institutions — including Siemens USA, Microsoft, IBM, Hearsay Systems, the Walmart Foundation and Coursera. The Markle Foundation Advisory Board will work closely with Rework America, providing counsel and feedback. The Rework America task force will consist of small groups, drawing on each member’s expertise. The task force will deliver its recommendations to key stakeholders and create a path from idea to feedback, to policy and action. The Rework America Task Force is supported, to date, by the Carnegie Corporation, the Markle Foundation, Microsoft Philanthropies, the Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund.
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Growing Families are Snapping Up Single-Family Homes at K. Hovnanian’s® Tanglewood Estates at Chapel Hill Estate-Style Homes Feature Four or Five Bedrooms in Charming Middletown Township Neighborhood
With a limited collection of just 20 estate-style homes conveniently located in the desirable Chapel Hill section of Middletown Township, buyers from throughout New Jersey and New York are homing in on K. Hovnanian’s® Tanglewood Estates at Chapel Hill. The community has been a popular choice for expanding families, in particular, who are attracted to its diverse floor-plan line-up that includes four and five bedrooms, two- and three-car garages, and up to 4,666 square feet of open living space. Pricing starts from the upper $700s (subject to change) for the upscale homes which are situated on spacious home sites, many of which can accommodate swimming pools. With closings underway and quick-delivery homes available, Tanglewood Estates is rapidly transforming into a picturesque residential enclave. “We carefully selected this Monmouth County location for its familyfriendly attributes and designed a portfolio of upscale homes that would complement the area while meeting the demand for expansive living spaces,” said Jay McDermott, Northern NJ/NY Area President at K. Hovnanian® Homes. “The intimate atmosphere inherent in a community of just 20 homes has also resonated with buyers who are looking for a genuine neighborhood setting.” Four distinctive designs are available at Tanglewood Estates. Buyers can tour the community’s furnished Boulder II model home to experience the beautiful interior spaces and endless decorating possibilities first hand. Spread throughout the home’s 3,818 squarefoot design are four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a two-story great room, gourmet kitchen with casual dining area, formal dining room, home office, living room, and a spacious owner’s suite with dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bath. All homes at K. Hovnanian’s® Tanglewood Estates at Chapel Hill offer deluxe interior spaces with distinctive features and finishes, including hardwood floors, elegant entry foyers, staircases with finely crafted solid oak railing and treads, fireplaces with mantels and slate surrounds, and designer light fixtures. Gourmet kitchens boast granite countertops, GE® stainless steel appliances and a choice of either hardwood flooring or ceramic tiles. Luxurious baths are also well-appointed, with Moen® chrome faucets, granite vanity tops with drop-in sink, ceramic tile walls in tub and shower area, ceramic tile flooring, and beautifully-crafted cabinetry with choice of finishes. The Chapel Hill section of Middletown Township is widely regarded for its winding country roads, forested properties and horse farms. It is ideally situated for commuters, with ferry terminals, a train station and entrances to Route 35, Route 36 and the Garden State Parkway all just a few miles away. The NJ Transit Middletown train station is less than two miles away, offering direct service to Manhattan on the North Jersey Coast line. The NY Waterway Belford Ferry in the Belford section of Middletown whisks commuters to midtown Manhattan, the World Financial Center, Wall Street, and Jersey City. Seastreak also provides ferry service to Manhattan, Jersey City and Hoboken from its terminal in the neighboring town of Atlantic Highlands, as well as service to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Families at K. Hovnanian’s® Tanglewood Estates at Chapel Hill will appreciate being a part of the Middletown School District and its proximity to numerous shopping, dining and recreational destinations nearby. The celebrated shops, cafes, restaurants, entertainment venues and waterfront parks of Red Bank are just a five mile drive away. The popular beaches
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LAWN MOWER - Bob Cat, 48in walk behind. Hydraulic driven. 1 hr on mower. $4200. 609-882-1757 or 609-815-1684
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HILLSBOROUGH MOVING SALE Friday 9/29 10 am - 6 pm Saturday 9/30 8 am - 4 pm Furniture, collectibles, housewares, clothing, jewelry, books, and much more! 565 South Woods Road
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY? Up to $2,671/mo. (based on paid-in amount) FREE evelation! Call Bill Gordon & Associates 1-800-450-7617. Mail: 2420 N. St. NW, Washington, DC. Office: Broward Co. FL., member TX/NM Bar.
RECEPTIONIST – Temporary part time position at Rehab/Long Term Care facility in Cranbury. Flexible availability and some holidays required. Call Rosemary 609-395-0641 Ext. 0
PRINCETON 38 Pardoe Road. Fri. Sept. 29 & Sat Sept. 30, 9-4pm. No early birds! Fabulous Princeton Estate Sale. 40 year accumulation! Everything must go! Antiques, furniture, kitchen items, hockey equipment, collectibles, books and much much more. GG Estate Sale. 215-962-7222
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DENTAL INSURANCE. Call Physicians Mutual Insurance company for details. NOT just a discount plan, REAL coverage for 350 procedures. 844255-5541 or http://www.dental150plus.com/ [TRACKING ITEM2]AD#6118 PENNINGTON Saturday 9/30 Sunday 10/1 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Contents of a Beautiful Home! Ethan Allen Furniture, Dining Table and Chairs, Henredon Breakfront, Kawai Baby Grand Piano, Large Quantity Outdoor/Poolside Furniture, Riding Mower, Garden Tools, Full Garage, Household, and Much More! For photos, visit evelyngordonestatesales.com 75 West Shore Drive Autos for Sale Toyota Avalon 2007 - Limited edition, black, 26K miles, excellent condition. $8,900. 609882-1757 or 609-815-1684
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Houses for Rent HOPEWELL BORO - 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Screen Porch, Laundry Hook up, Kitchen/dining Room/ Living Room. $1900 per months plus utilities Call 609-209-5561 or 609-466-2592 Condo for Rent PRINCETON AREA Beautiful two bedroom, two bath, appliances, wall to wall carpeting, central air, deck, storage space, pool/tennis. $1195/month. 732-536-6960
Executive Administrative Assistant, Office of the Headmaster The Administrative Assistant reports to the Headmaster and Associate Head of School. This position requires excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Essential competencies include high-level office management skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and academic management software. The ideal candidate will also possess an appreciation for secondary school life and culture. This is a twelve-month position with competitive salary and benefits. Inquiries should be addressed to Mrs. Geeta Torno at gtorno@peddie.org.
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