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Lead water testing missteps cause concern for schools Officials say previous testing vendor did not properly follow state guidelines By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Issues with how an environmental services company tested for lead in the Hillsborough Township Public School District’s water has raised some concerns with officials, as a second company has since revealed “discrepancies” during the process. According to officials, at least nine fixtures that had previously been designated as safe for use by the first vendor, PARS Environmental, Inc., should in fact have been closed for months by state regulatory standards. During the Oct. 9 school board meeting, Business Administrator Aiman Mahmoud was joined by the district’s Buildings and
Grounds Director Wilson Quintero and Tim Roman, of Environmental Designs, Inc. to publicly discuss the findings. “There’s a lot of things we still need as far as information, so for us to say tonight exactly what the number of units are that may be in question, we’re not there yet,” Mahmoud said. As per state regulations, public school districts are required to test for lead in their drinking and general use water every six years. Board President Gregory Gillette said testing at Hillsborough was conducted by PARS during the 2016-17 school year, at which point 60 units were found to exhibit higher than acceptable levels of lead.
Murphy, Guadagno offer differing property tax plans By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
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In what was a prelude to their gubernatorial debate Tuesday, ambassador and former Goldman Sachs executive Phil Murphy and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno went Friday before the state chapter of the AARP to offer different remedies for the state’s property tax woes, an issue both agreed was paramount in the minds of voters. Murphy, the front-running Democrat ahead by double digits in a recent poll, and Guadagno, the Republican, appeared separately at a conference the organization had in the Princeton Marriott, to sit down with Ingrid Reed, formerly of the Eagleton Institute, for a talk-show style interview. In their remarks, they sought to touch on concerns people have about being able to continue living in a state with the highest property taxes in the country. “For too long, New Jerseyans have been promised the moon and stars by any number of candidates for office, on both sides of the aisle, I might add, each coming up with their own special plan for property taxes,” Murphy said. He noted that the biggest portion of the property tax bill goes to fund public schools, despite the Christie administration under funding education by more than $9 billion “over the past eight years.” He has proposed fully funding educa-
tion. “Funding public schools and public education isn’t just about kids’ educations, it’s also about property tax relief,” he said. “Each dollar we put back into our public schools is a dollar we don’t have to ask for from property tax payers.” Guadagno said it is “still too expensive to live in New Jersey” and called property taxes the main issue in the campaign. She has proposed tying residents’ household income to what they pay in property taxes. “You should never pay more than five percent of your household income for your school property taxes,” she said. In her remarks, she pivoted to portray Murphy as a candidate who has “promised to raise your taxes,” including hiking the sales, income and property taxes and reinstate the estate tax. “He’s made promises that he can’t keep,” she said of $75 billion of additional entitlements, including free community college and universal health care. In their remarks, Guadagno and Murphy sought to transcend party labels. “I’m not partisan for the sake of being partisan,” he said. “And it must be said, certain crises we face as a state began a long time ago, long before this administration.” Guadagno, the standard bearer for a party with Gov. Chris Christie having low job approval ratings, urged the audience to “set aside your party affiliation for just one minute.” “This campaign is not about Washington D.C., this campaign is not about who’s the governor today,” she said. “This campaign is, quite frankly, about your pocket books.” She differed with Christie over his veto, earlier this year, of a plan to end the state Department of Treasury’s control of the police and firefighters pension fund. Murphy also touched on public employee pensions.
Officials said it was at that time that PARS interpreted regulations from the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Education as saying that the systems leading to the affected units should be flushed and retested. After following the company’s recommendations, Quintero said some fixtures still showed elevated levels of lead when tested again. EDI was then hired later in July to conduct the remediation step of the process, officials said the company reviewed its predecessor’s efforts and found them to be inconsistent with the state’s actual rules, which state that remediation of affected units should
take place immediately. “We haven’t seen any evidence that the testing was faulty...only that the protocol used did not comply with the state protocol,” Gillette said. Both the DEP and DOE have weighed in and sided with EDI’s interpretation that PARS did not follow state guidelines. As a result, Gillette said the district will be looking into potential legal action against PARS. Since then, there remain nine areas throughout the district that are still in need of remediation: four water fixtures at Hillsborough Elementary School, three at Sunnymead Elementary School and two at Woodfern Elementary School. Officials said some of
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those fixtures could be located in classrooms. While some of those affected fixtures have since been designated as “hand washing only” stations, others have been shut off completely to deter students and staff from drinking potentially contaminated water. Some of those units, Roman said, were ones that PARS said were safe to remain in working condition. “The outlets which were in question, that should have probably been shut of several months ago, were shut off last week,” he said. “We will be looking to see if there’s any others that may be in question. If there are, we will take immediate action to shut those See LEAD, Page 3A
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Erin Wallace, of Hillsborough, kept her eyes forward this past weekend, as one of the many participants in this year’s Jersey Shore Half Marathon at Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hood.
Youth sells Pokémon cards to help disaster areas in need By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
An eight-year-old with a penchant for Pokémon cards has given up his hobby and sold his collection to help the millions in Puerto Rico and Mexico affected by hurricanes last month. Brandon Bender, born roughly 13 years after the Japanese franchise became a household name, said he made the decision to cut ties with his hobby for the greater good after learning about the destructive force of both Hurricane Harvey, Irma and Maria while coming back from a family trip to Boston. “When we came back, I was going to my grandma’s house a See CANDIDATES, Page 4A few times and on the TV it showed
the hurricanes,” he said. “I was like, ‘Instead of keeping the money for myself, I can give it to the disasters that are happening.’” According to Brandon’s dad, Billy Bender, the socially conscious child had been thinking of selling his collection, as well as some of this other personal items, for some time in an effort to earn some spending money for himself. Seeing this as a potential teaching opportunity, Billy said he and his wife decided to instill the idea of donating a portion of any proposed allowance to charity. When Brandon came up with the idea of selling his Pokémon cards to help those in need thousands of miles away, the Hillsborough man said it was “a very proud moment” for him and his wife.
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“I think it was a combination of our conversations with our kids about making sure that there’s people that need help and him putting two and two together and realizing this was something that he could do,” Billy said. “It was a very proud moment to know that the various discussions you’ve had over the years really stuck.” In order to raise the money, the Benders decided to sell the collection on eBay. When the auction ended on Saturday, the entire collection went for $31 and was sold to another individual from Hillsborough. After reaching out to the buyer, Billy said he was able to work it out with them that the additional $10 in shipping costs would also go to Brandon’s dona-
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Sat. Oct. 14 - A chicken cordon bleu will be held at the South Branch Reformed Church, 870 River Road, Hillsborough, on Saturday, October 14 from 4:30-7 p.m. Adults $15, children 6-10 $6, and children under 5 are free. For reservations, call 908-369-4956. Take out will be available.
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Sat. Oct. 21 and Sun. Oct. 22 - The East Amwell Historical Society will host a free open house at the Clawson House on Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22 from noon to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to check out the historic Federal-style home, built around 1810, and see the incredible improvements Republican made within the past year. campaign dinner EAHS members will give tours of the house and disThurs. Oct. 19 - You are cuss its past. cordially invited to a campaign dinner to support the Household re-election of Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Com- hazardous waste mitteeman Doug Tomson drop-off from 6-9 p.m. at the Landing Sat. Oct. 21 - Somerset Restaurant, 311 Amwell County Freeholder Deputy Road. Director Patrick Scaglione, The event will have a recycling liaison, invites cocktail hour, buffet dinner residents to take advantage and a beer/wine bar. Dinner of Household Hazardous will include salad, fruit, Waste (HHW) drop-off flounder, short rib, chicken events to clean up housescaloppini, penne vodka and hold hazardous waste items more. that accumulate around the Tickets are $90 per perhome. son, $160 for couple. Checks The last Household Hazshould be made payable to Hillsborough Republican ardous Waste drop-off in Election Committee. Mail 2017 for Somerset County check to: Hillsborough Re- homeowners and farmers is publican Election Commit- Saturday, Oct 21, from 9 tee, P.O. Box 7362, a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South County Public Works Hillsborough, NJ 08844. R.S.V.P by October 14 to Garage, located at 410 mccauleytomson2017@com Roycefield Road, Hillsborough 08844. cast.net. Household hazardous waste includes banned or outdated pesticides, antifreeze, transmission fluid, brake fluids, wet-cell car batteries, motor oil (2-gallon maximum), fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent light bulbs, ammoniabased cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, mercury switches, oil-based paints, pool chemicals, propane tanks and rechargeable and button-
cell batteries. For more information on types and quantities of materials accepted, contact the Somerset County Division of Solid Waste Management at (908) 231-7031, email solidwaste@co.somerset.nj. us or visit www.co.somerset.nj.us/HHW
Children’s Halloween party Thurs. Oct. 26 - Join us for a fun filled afternoon of Halloween fun from 4:306:30 p.m. at the municipal building. Take a hayride to our pumpkin patch and walk through our haunted house. Don’t forget to wear your costume. The fee is $5 per child and pre-registration is required.
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.
Howl-o-ween Sat. Oct. 28 - The annual Howl-o-ween at the Dog Park will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28 in the dog park at Ann Van Middlesworth Park (570 Pleasant View Road). Residents are encouraged to dress up their dogs in their Halloween best to participate in this year’s costume contest. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the parade starting at the pavilion at 9 a.m. The dog park is a leash-free area for dogs over six months old. Dogs must be spayed or neutered and cannot show any signs of aggression to enter the dog park. For more information, call 908-369-4832.
Hillsborough Radiology Centers provides a full range of MRI scanners- Two High-field MRIs and an Open MRI for claustrophobic and larger patient imaging. Providing sub-specialty radiologists in neurology, breast, orthopedic, pediatric, and body imaging, we are the right choice for all of your imaging needs.
Slavic dinner Wed. Nov. 8 - St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church will sponsor the Slavic Dinner on Wednesday, November 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. The dinner will be held in the St. Mary Parish Center, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough. The cost is $15 for adults (ages 9 and up) and $5 for children (8 and under) and includes all you can eat pirohi, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa and sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert and beverage. Each month a special entrée will be specially selected and prepared by St. Mary’s chef John Pagano. Dinners are held on the second Wednesday of every month throughout the year. Orders to go are available. For more information contact: St. Mary’s at 908-7250615.
Night of Conversation Thurs. Nov. 16 - To support parents’ efforts to prevent children from experimenting with alcohol and drugs, Somerset County YMCA, Hillsborough Township School District, Empower Somerset, the Safe Communities Coalition of Somerset County, Hillsborough Municipal Alliance and Hillsborough Youth Services Commission are partnering to host a Night of Conversation on November 16 at 7 p.m. at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building. Parents and children (grades 7-12) from Somerset County and Hillsborough are invited to attend the event to engage in conversations about alcohol and drugs, gain information on prevention and interven-
tion resources, and learn more about the drug and alcohol problem in the county. Somerset County Prosecutor, Michael H. Robertson will participate as a panelist, underscoring the harsh reality of addiction that exists in Somerset County. Space is limited and registration is encouraged please visit www.somersetcountyymca.org or call 908369-0490 to register.
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Thurs. Nov. 16 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. The program this month will be “Design and the new NGC Handbook for Flower Shows” The National Garden Club has issued a new Handbook for Flower Shows with new and updated rules for design submissions.. 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.
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Hometown entrepreneur wants to make weddings easier By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
In the eight years since graduating from Hillsborough High School, Flora Wu Ellis’ life went through some major changes. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Princeton University with a degree in economics and finance in 2008, earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and within a few years, she moved to California to pursue her career. And while each of those life changes were major steps in their own rights, she says her wedding to her husband Matt last year was one of the biggest. “I wasn’t one of those brides that was dreaming of their wedding day all their life,” she said. “After I got married and went through that process though, I realized that wedding planning didn’t have to be this difficult.” It was that realization
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tion efforts. In addition to the charity, Billy said another Pokémon collector in California followed suit, selling that collection for $65 and adding it to Brandon’s donation. Proud with their son’s accomplishment, Billy said he and his wife then matched the total amount raised and another friend added an additional $31 to
that caused the 31-year-old Hillsborough native to leave a career in tech to start her own online wedding planning web app called Unveil. Along with her cofounder Michael Huang, Ellis described the company as a way for couples to tackle the “big project management nightmare” that should be one of the happiest times of their lives. “During the wedding planning process, you generally reach out to three, five, 10, even 20 vendors for each category and that includes photography, videography and venues,” she said. “In life, there are a lot of tools to make you efficient and keep you organized, but surprisingly in the wedding industry, there are none.” Through Unveil, couples can organize their plans, seek out wedding-related businesses in their areas and compare those services. Ellis said she began working on the project
shortly after her own wedding was done. After the celebrations were over and life slowly began returning to normal for her and her husband, she began researching what went into most weddings and planned dozens of weddings for others to learn more about the process. “I wanted to learn what brides need, what’s missing today and areas that we can be helpful, so we spoke with over 100 brides to understand what they need to plan their own wedding well and without stress,” she said. Since putting in the legwork, Ellis said she and Huang are funding the company themselves and offering the app as a free tool for couples, with additional services coming at a premium. With a large segment of newlyweds being in their 20s and 30s, Ellis said she felt connected to her target audience as a fellow millennial. As such, she said she’s
keen to the wants and needs of that often coveted market. “As millennials, we’re used to going online...and knowing exactly what’s available in our price range, but people before us are okay with calling 10 or 15 vendors because that’s the way life was,” Ellis said. “For us, we expect information to be online but the wedding industry is not like that. It’s not transparent.” According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, more than 2.1 million weddings happen each year. Separate studies have shown that the average wedding in the United States costs approximately $35,329, making the wedding industry more than $70 billion annually. Noting the success of online juggernauts Amazon and Airbnb for their popularity with that market, Ellis said most of her contemporaries look to businesses like hers to ensure money can be
the pot. By the end of it all, Brandon’s $31 ended up being $243. “I feel really good and I feel like [everyone] really tried to help me with this,” Brandon said. Since collecting the funds, Billy said $37 has been spent on supplies to be shipped over in a shipping container to Puerto Rico, $96 was sent to United for Puerto Rico and another $100 was sent to the Mex-
ico Earthquake Relief Fund on GlobalGiving. With his first taste of fundraising in the books, Brandon said he would be interested in helping out again “if there’s another disaster somewhere.” “Even if you like something, you can use them to help other people and the things you like are not as important as other people,” he said.
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outlets off as well.” Roman said EDI’s review of PARS’ work also revealed that some administrative paperwork critical for ensuring the results were in compliance with state regulations was missing. Though he said it would be premature to assume that everything PARS did was wrong, he said EDI will be receiving data in the coming days that may shed some light on what was and was not done during the initial testing process. “We are working through that data and we are expecting a significant delivery of electronic files this
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used elsewhere - like a down payment on a house. “A lot of my Harvard Business School classmates have money for a wedding planner but they actually chose not to. I think millennials really care about value - they’re savvier than ever and they care about control,” she said. Since the business launched this past summer, Ellis said she looks back to her youth at Hillsborough
and remembers dreaming big, but within reason. “I always thought it would be cool to start my own company, but I didn’t want to start a company just to start one,” she said. “It’s a very long, lonely process and it’s a lot of hard work to start a business, but it makes me happy to hear from a user who found that what I made was helpful to them. That’s been really fulfilling.”
week from that company, which we will then start poring through to understand in better detail what was done,” Roman said. “As we get through that analysis, we will have some more specific recommendations to the district in terms of next steps going forward. Henry Goodhue, president of the Hillsborough Education Association, said he was concerned that the issue could have done harm to anyone in those classrooms. “My main concern arises from the fact that...it’s foreseeable that we possibly did have an outlet open that staff or student could have consumed water from
which we are now revisiting and saying they shouldn’t have,” Goodhue said. As a result of these findings, district officials said parents with children in the affected schools and classrooms will receive notification both online and in a mailed notice. Additionally, Superintendent Dr. Jorden Schiff said bottled water will be made available to students in the affected areas. “Our level of concern and the board’s level of concern is heightened,” Mahmoud said. “We’re talking about student safety and the amount of what’s involved with this is certainly high.”
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Endorsement letter for Jane Staats To the editor, I am writing this letter today to endorse Jane Staats and her candidacy for Hillsborough Township Committee. I have known Jane for the past three years, as she has volunteered significant amounts of her time to helping the Hillsborough High School theater program paint sets. Even prior to my time as Theater Director, Jane was a staple in the HHS theater community; using her amazing talents as an artist, she has bestowed many astounding set pieces upon the theatre department. When I first met Jane, I was in the process of directing and producing my first full-length musical. Jane, knowing that I was new to the program, reached out to me and immediately offered her services of painting the set pieces. I graciously accepted the help, and I was delighted to discover not only her natural talent for painting, but also her incredible desire to dedicate her time to students in her community. Jane is incredibly hardworking, and exhibits a true passion for giving to others. The students are always thrilled to see her, and they truly cherish her support for their program. Furthermore, she always focuses on finishing her paint projects for our sets in accordance with our hectic production schedule. Jane is always willing to offer a helping hand; our productions would not be nearly as high quality without her incredible skills. Beyond her volunteering, Jane is a truly thoughtful and compassionate woman. She always has the interest of others at heart. One of her greatest qualities is her ability to take care of others. Several months ago, I sustained a minor head injury. As I was reaching out online for advice, Jane contacted me directly. She called and asked what my symptoms were, and offered to drive me to the hospital in order to assure that I was all right. Despite the fact that it was late
on a Sunday evening, Jane made my health and safety a priority, something I know she would do for anybody in need. Jane Staats is truly an individual who wants to make a difference for the Hillsborough community. She is invaluable to our student organization, and has proven repeatedly to be reliable, compassionate and attentive. For the aforementioned reasons, it gives me great pleasure to fully endorse Jane Staats for the Hillsborough Township Committee. Casie Fitzgerald Hillsborough
Republicans have been good for farmland To the editor:
As a member of the Hillsborough Open Space Committee and Agricultural Committe in Hillsborough, I have seen firsthand the tremendous job Committeeman Doug Tomson, and the rest of the Republican led township committee have done in preserving open space and farmland. The numbers are outstanding — over 11,000 acres, with much of it designated for public use for passive recreation. My family boards horses and we appreciate the planning for connecting trails for horseback riding as well as jogging, birding and just plain enjoyment of nature, land owned by the township and the 5,000 acres in the county’s Sourland Preserve, the largest county and township park in the state. I support Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Committeeman Douglas Tomson because of their dedication to the township, their good fiscal management practices, and their efforts to keep Hillsborough one of the best places in NJ to live.
Greg Hawzen Hillsborough
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973-214-7764 or cfem23@aol.com Legal Notices Notice is hereby given that John SUDIA applied to the HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, File HHPC-17-01, for the Commission’s consent for a Demolition and Waste Removal Application to allow the demolition of a structure on property listed in the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Plan Element, Hillsborough Township Master Plan, Adopted April 5, 2001, as “Somerset County ID 18-10-170” “Vernacular residence” located in the proposed North Hillsborough-Raritan River Historic District.
college debt payments start coming due, it’s wise to pay off the loans with the highest interest rates first. Also, there is typically a small interest rate reduction offered to those who opt to make monthly payments via direct deposit. Some lucky students who take a job with the federal government may be eligible to have their student loans forgiven after they have been employed for ten years. Similar programs exist in some areas for teachers who work in impoverished neighbor-
hoods. In short, students should borrow the least amount possible and pay it off as quickly as possible. Living frugally in the short run may allow graduates to live lavishly later on. Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by Ivy League educated instructors, for more than 20 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com
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Jersey Performing Arts Center, There will be a second debate Oct. 18. A Monmouth University poll released Oct. 3 showed Murphy with a 14-point lead “among likely voters,” 51 to 37 percent. But the Guadagno campaign said Oct. 4 that its internal polling has the race closer, with Murphy up seven points.
Candidates “We have no choice but to stand up and meet our obligations,” he said of funding them. “We have to get there as fast as humanely possible because there’s no other choice. We’ve left public sector employees and retirees at the altar, now, for essentially twenty years.” The two debate for the first time Oct. 10 at the New
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Applicant is seeking favorable recommendation from the Hillsborough Township Historic Preservation Commission for a demolition permit, pursuant to Section 188-109D(5) of the Code of the Township of Hillsborough, to demolish an existing structure, on property located at 712-714 River Road, known as Block 145.02, Lot 32 (formerly known as Block 145, Lot 20) on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps. Property is currently owned by Glenn Kleissler and Kathryn Kleissler.
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Any person or persons affected by said project will have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on the application scheduled for Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, The Peter J. Biondi Building, located at 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey. The application is on file and available for public inspection in the Planning & Zoning Department at 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.
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HILLSBOROUGH SENIOR CORNER CHAPTER A
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. Nominations for Chapter A officers 2018-2020 will be accepted from the floor at the November meeting, candidates will each speak and elections will take place at the December meeting. On December 7, Raritan Valley Chorus will entertain us with wonderful holiday music. Trips & Programs Member sign-up continues on November 2 for the Broadway matinee of “A Bronx Tale” on May 16, 2018. A reservation requires a deposit of $100 toward the total package of $156 including bus, lunch at Casa di Napoli and gratuities. Final payment is due by April 5. Fri., Oct. 27 - Pizza and a Movie “Rear Window.” Noon pizza lunch in senior activity with movie at 1 p.m. Cost $5 for lunch; movie is free. Wed., Nov. 1 - Special Presentation at 2:30 p.m. Hillsborough Senior Activity Room of a planned trip to Maritime Canada Coastal Wonders - with all its rugged and pristine beauty Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2018. See Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables, Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy, and Lunenburg. Tues., Nov. 7 - Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. 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. Wed., May 16 - Broadway matinee of “A Bronx Tale”
with lunch at Casa di Napoli is filled. We are taking waitlist only. Final payment is due by April 5. April 15-21 - Golden Isles of Georgia. Guided tour of beautiful and historic sites in Georgia and South Carolina: Beaufort, St Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Savannah. Includes a harbor cruise, theatre show, mansion and museums. 7 days, 9 meals. Cost $1,259 double includes gratuities. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362. Â News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-3348091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson
CHAPTER B The next monthly meeting will be held on November 9. The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. The meeting will start at noon. Meeting attendees can bring a bag lunch if they would like, since coffee and tea are provided. New members are welcome.
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. 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
AT THE LIBRARY
The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. 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 October, view the collections of the Photographic Society of NJ and Ping Zuo. Beginning in November, view the collections of Olivia Holmes and Judith Snedeker. 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, text-
books, reference, holiday, literature, selfhelp, 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. • Halloween Comic Fest - Celebrate Halloween Comic Fest at the Library. Visit the children, teen, and adult departments to browse our free comic books. Program available while supplies last. Comics generously donated by Comic Fusion in Flemington, NJ. All ages. Sat. October 28, 10 a.m. - 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 16, 23, 30 at 7-8:30 p.m.; Wed. October 18, 25, November 1 at 10-11:30 a.m. • US Citizenship Course - Free 16-hour course is taught in two-hour sessions over eight weeks. Sat. October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10 a.m.-noon • 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. • Culinary Creations Cooking Demo by Chef Andrew - Chef Andrew Pantano will demonstrate and serve some of his favorite recipes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hillsborough Library. Mon. October 16, 78:30 p.m. • Family Memory Scrapbooking - Preserve and share your precious family photos and the stories that go with them on vintage-look scrapbook pages. No experience necessary. All materials provided. Wed. October 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Nonfiction Book Discussion - This month’s nonfiction is No.1 New York Times
and No.1 Wall Street Journal bestseller, “Lost City of the Monkey God” by Douglas Preston. Tues. October 24, 10-11 a.m. • Identity Theft & You: Detecting & Protecting Your Digital Footprint - Presented by Robert J. Lackie, professor-librarian and department chairperson from the Franklin F. Moore Library at Rider University. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hillsborough Library. Thurs. October 26, 7-8:30 p.m. • Writers Group - Writers can receive constructive feedback at these sessions, during which participants read their work and members offer suggestions. Thurs. October 26, 7-8:30 p.m. • Friday Afternoon Movie - “Rear Window,” originally released in 1954. Fri. October 27, 1-3 p.m. • The Holiday Talk: Getting to Know Your Family’s History - Discover methods to learn your family’s ancestral connections and traditions through family activities at holiday gatherings. Presented by professional genealogist Michelle Tucker Chubenko. Thurs. November 2, 7-8 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. October 14, 21, 2-4 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 5-12. Sat. October 14, 2-3:30 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social time with toys available for play. Parents/caregivers and children up to 36 months. Mon. October 16, 10-10:45 a.m. • SAT vs. ACT - Learn the history of the tests, help students determine which one to take, and discuss some strategies for how to best deal with them. Grades 9-12 and parents/caregivers. Mon. October 16, 7-8 p.m. See LIBRARY, Page 7A
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HILLSBOROUGH DUKES RECAP
On Sunday, October 8, the Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner football and cheer program hit the road to play on a rainy and humid day in both Metuchen and Bridgewater. Dukes Flag, Mighty Mite and Jr. Pee Wee teams took on the Metuchen Bulldogs while the Pee Wee team traveled to Bridgewater to take on the East Orange Jaguars.
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The Hillsborough Dukes flag football team played a messy game in the rain in Metuchen. Bryce Hayden and Aaron Feath both scored touchdowns for the Dukes and John Billings had nice 30-yard run that to get the Dukes into scoring position on the 5-yard line. All Flag players did had an exceptional game in the early morning rain storm. The 2017 Dukes Flag team, John Bilings, Harry Bugal III, Aaron Feath, Matthew Fedora, Aidan Glennon, Bryce Hayden, Jack Hayes, Logan Jankowicz, Jake Jones, Jackson Karsay, Jaxxon Lugo, Josiah Malek, Tommy Silagy, Tyler Zysk.
Mighty Mite
On Sunday, the Dukes Mighty Mite football team played an intense game against the Bulldogs of Metuchen. The Dukes pulled out a 12-0 victory increasing their record to 5-1 with Quinn Hayden and Kevin Jones both reaching the end zone. Defense played a strong game in the rain with William Hayes recovering two fumbles and Sanjay Mills grabbing a slippery interception. The Dukes defense proved superior with Quinn Hayden, William Hayes, Lucas Scott and Cayden Walinsky on defense with key tackles and keeping the Metuchen Bulldogs out of the end zone. The offensive line, Lucas Rollan, William Hayes, Cayden Walinsky, Shaun Keker, Adam Vandermeer, Tyler Pirog
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• Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child. Join us for stories, songs, and more. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. October 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 17; 10:30-10:50 a.m. • Lego Club - We supply the LEGO bricks and you supply the creativity. Grades 3-5. Tues. October 17, 4-4:45 p.m. • Mandala Art Workshop: Greeting Cards and Bookmarks - Indulge in the process of expressing yourself and recognizing inner light, wisdom and peace, by learning how to create mandala bookmarks and greeting cards for special occasions. Grades 5-12. Tues. October 17, 6:30-8 p.m. • Neshanic Garden Club: Gourd Creations - Create something fun with the members of the Neshanic Garden Club. Grades 1-4. Wed. October 18, 4-4:45 p.m. • littleBits Gizmos & Gadgets: Rotolamp - Learn how to create a rotating light projector that creates light patterns that dance in the dark. Then remix the lamp into a rolling vehicle. Grades 7-12. Wed. October 25, 6-8 p.m.
and Gavin Glazewski controlled the line of scrimmage all day and converted on two key fourth downs. The Dukes Mighty Mite team will return home on Sunday, October 15 to take on the Watchung Hills Wolverines.
Jr. Pee Wee On Sunday, October 8, the Hillsborough Dukes Junior Pee Wee team took on the Metuchen Bulldogs and came up with a wild win of a 27-0. Leading the way on offense was Heath Miller with a 10yard touchdown run, Logan McDermid with a 40-yard touchdown run, Cole Hayden with a 30-yard touchdown run, and Peter Sorbera with a 10-yard touchdown run. Also running the ball well was Edrin Morales and James Grohe with an added extra point run. The Dukes had big blocks from Josh Malek, Austin Sieberg, and Mitch Miller. On defense the team came through with a big shutout. Led by Brenden Barker, Edrin Morales, Mitch Miller and Cole Hayden. Other players to be recognized are Jamel Powell, Jimmy Wagner and Jason Strachan for big plays on defense and offense. The “Road Warriors’” last regular season road game ended with a shut out win, bringing the team’s overall record to 5-1. We’ll be home this week against the Watchung Hills Gold.
Pop Warner Conference championships last year. The first two quarters saw strong runs by Zion Harrison and Luke Scott, as well as pass completions by quarterback Jack Moran to Kyle Kolans and Jack O’Donnell, and at halftime the Dukes trailed the Jaguars by a score of 6-0. However, the full might of the East Orange offense was on full display during the third quarter when the Jaguars hung three additional touchdowns on the Dukes. A 65-yard touchdown pass from Moran to O’Donnell late in the third quarter represented the Dukes only points of the day as East Orange would go on to win by a score of 32-6. Veterans O’Donnell, Scott and Chris Spinelli led the Dukes defense in tackles, and Philip Unangst also had several tackles for negative yards during the second half. “East Orange is a heck of a team,” Dukes Head Coach Mike Spinelli said after the game. “This is exactly the kind of challenge we need as we move closer to post-season play.” Next week the Dukes Pee Wee team concludes regular season play as they host the undefeated Watchung Hills Wolverines in what should be an epic battle between conference perennials.
Cheer
Under blue-gray October skies and unseasonably warm temperatures, the Hillsborough Dukes Pee Wee football team battled the East Orange Jaguars Sunday afternoon on the neutral ground of John Basilone Memorial Field in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The out of conference matchup, the Dukes second of the season, was against an undefeated Jaguars team whose organization earned two North Jersey
On Saturday, October 14, the Hillsborough Dukes Cheerleaders will compete for the Jersey Valley Conference title at Montgomery High School beginning at 4 p.m. Come out and support Dukes Cheer. Also, the Dukes are hosting their first Annual Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, October 21. Visit www.cornhole.hillsboroughdukes.com for more information for entry fees and being a board sponsor.
• Math Matters - An interactive program that includes stories and activities that will get your math brains working. Ages 3-6. Thurs. October 26, 10-10:45 a.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Make-a-Mask - Make a mask in the children’s room while supplies last. All ages. Fri. October 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Tail Waggin’ Tutors - Each registered child will get 10 minutes practicing reading skills while a specially trained dog listens. Grades K-4. Fri. October 27, 3:45-4:45 p.m. • First Roots Music - Ms. Jenni will present an entertaining music class that helps your child develop language, literacy, social, and listening skills in a fun, nurturing, family-friendly setting. Birth-36 months. Mon. October 30, 10-10:45 a.m. • littleBits Gadgets and Gizmos: Wireless Doorbell Learn how to create a wireless doorbell and then remix it. Grades 3-6. Mon. October 30, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Halloween Bash - Halloween stories and adventures with games and crafts. Please wear your costumes. Ages 2-6. Tues. October 31, 10-10:45 a.m. • Baby Songs - Spend time making music with your little one. Birth-24 months. Fri. November 3, 10-10:30 a.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. Interested in being a teen volunteer at SCLSNJ’s Hillsborough Library branch? Email hil.teens.scls@gmail.com for an application and additional information. Grades 712. 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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October 20th from 1:00-4:30pm Oktoberfest
Celebrate Autumn with us at our Juniper Village Oktoberfest. Bavarian Food, Games, Tattoo, Raffles and much, much more. Come join in on the fun and meet new friends! All raffle proceeds go to our Music and Memory Program. Stay a little longer as Live Entertainment with The Steven Pollack Band begins at 7pm.
October 29th from 12:00-4:00pm E-A-G-L-E-S Tailgate
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Come join us and our friends from Vista Healthcare for a fun and festive Eagles football tailgate. All tailgate essentials including upbeat music, scrumptious food, entertainment games and the Bensalem Cheerleaders will be at Juniper Village for the day. Beginning at the 1pm kickoff time, we will be streaming the game against the 49ers on a large screen in our Fellowship Room. Don’t miss out on an enjoyable and casual party with your friends at Juniper Village.
October 31st at 10:30am Halloween Talk, Tour, Taste Your spirit is summoned to Juniper Village at Bucks County on October 31st at 10:30am. So creep, float or crawl over for a Talk, Tour and Taste, Enjoy a delicious lunch and tour of our fabulous Life Plan Community to learn all about the Juniper Difference! Costumers are strongly encouraged − a spooktacular prize will be awarded for the best dressed!
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Michael Pratt is marking his 40th anniversary as the conductor of the Princeton University Orchestra By Anthony Stoeckert
Michael Pratt and the Princeton University Orchestra will open a new season with music by Mozart, Beethoven and Mahler.
hen Michael Pratt steps to the podium at Alexander Hall on Oct. 20, he will begin his 40th anniversary season as the conductor of the Princeton University Orchestra. It’s a milestone that continues what he calls quite simply “a great job,” and a dream he has had since childhood. Pratt has loved music for as long as he can remember. When he was around 3 years old, growing up in Georgia, he would sit under the family piano as his older sister practiced. “I would go and just sit under the piano to feel the vibrations,” Pratt says. “I loved doing that and I remember doing it very distinctly, and it was all right with her; I wasn’t being that annoying.” A few years later, when he was around 10, he made a discovery at the local library, which he says he “haunted” as a child. “And I realized they had some recordings, they had some LPs,” Pratt says. “I took some of them home, and one of them was the boxed set of the four Brahms symphonies with Arturo Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony. I put one on and I was a goner, I just ate them alive. I listened to them again, and I imagined myself conducting them.” Another important impression was made when Pratt watched televised Young People’s Concerts, conducted by Leonard Bernstein. “I didn’t miss a one,” he says. “And I saw this man and I said, ‘I want to be him.’” The Princeton University Orchestra will kick off Pratt’s milestone season at Richardson Auditorium, Oct. 20-21. The concerts will open with the overture of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” followed by Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concert in G Major. “Which to me is really his most miraculous work for piano and orchestra,” Pratt says. “There’s nothing else like it in the repertoire. It is a work of power and mystery and love and drama.” The soloist for the Beethoven will be Geoffrey Burleson, a faculty member at Princeton who performs around the world and is working on a recording of Camille Saint-Saens’ solo piano music “I’m very excited to be performing with Jeff,” Pratt says. The concerts will conclude with Mahler’s First
Symphony. “We’re doing the Mahler First because I love Mahler,” Pratt says. “Mahler and Mozart may be my deepest musical loves. We’ve done Mahler for several years in a row and I keep doing it, number one, because it’s Mahler. Because I love it so much and I’m afraid orchestras are somewhat bound to the taste of their conductors. . . . And also it’s a particular style and sound that has to be learned. We’ve got three-quarters of the orchestra who played the Mahler Five last April, that will carry, they will have more of a sense of how the music sounds. I don’t want to waste that.” Pratt’s office is in the Lewis Center for the Arts’ New Music Building, which recently opened on campus off Alexander Avenue and University Place. During an interview in late September, there were still framed posters resting against a wall next to an upright Steinway Boston model piano. Pratt calls the new building “dazzling” and says it does what it’s supposed to do. “We’re in it, we’re making music, it’s working,” he says. “It’s a beautiful place to be. It feels good in here. For the first time, we have a facility that is a platform for musical performance.” It’s a long way from how things were at Princeton in 1977, when Pratt first arrived on campus. Before Princeton, he was living in Boston and working at the New England Conservatory, as an assistant for Gunther Schuller, who was in his last year of serving as president of the conservatory. “He took a shine to me and he was one of my most wonderful mentors,” Pratt says. “He was leaving the conservatory but he said, ‘Look I still need an assistant if you want to stick around.’” Pratt was living on “next to nothing” when he got a phone call from Peter Westergaard, who was chair of Princeton’s music department at the time, and is now a professor emeritus at the university. He told Pratt about the conducting job and that Schuller and another mentor, Gustav Meyer, recommended him for the job. Pratt auditioned and after talking it over with Meyer, decided to take it. “Princeton was a very different place then,” Pratt says. “Musical performance at that time was really on the margins of what was done in the music department. It was a place set up for scholarship and theory and composition, the so-called academic side
of the study of music. Performance was something you did just in your spare time, although if you’re doing the other stuff right, you shouldn’t have much spare time.” Pratt adds that at the time, if graduate students were in practice rooms, they’d be approached by a musicologist who would remind them they were at Princeton to study musicology, not performance. Pratt says the university was already making moves that were focused on performance when he got there, and that there have been a few watershed moments in the move toward giving more attention to performance. The first was the renovation of Alexander Hall when it became Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. “People see it now and think, ‘It’s always been like this,’” Pratt says. “No, no, it has not always been like that.” Prior to those renovations, the only bathroom was in a hallway. Using it required locking doors on either side, which meant no one else could work through the hallway while the bathroom was being used. “It was a hard-packed dirt floor, with cockroaches the size of guinea pigs,” Pratt says. “No acoustic treatment at all, no reflecting panel. And it’s all we had. Then we started doing operas in there, the orchestra was sounding more like a real orchestra. And the department and the university decided, We need a place that’s going to be a good forum for how good some of our music making is getting.” Other changes included a new stage, adding acoustic panels and creating a space for an orchestra pit. “Suddenly it was a showcase,” Pratt says. “And it became more and more a popular destination for professional ensembles to perform there and record there.” Another key change came in 1990 when the music department established a program in musical performance and named Pratt its director. “That was a special program for performers in the midst of this strong academic department,” Pratt says. “That was the first time the activity of performance itself had been positively addressed by the university. They said, ‘Yes this is worth having, something to attract outstanding performers who are also academically ambitious.’” Continued on page 7B
Also Inside: Also Inside: The face maps of Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie • Reviewing ‘Sleuth’ at Kelsey Theatre
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MUSIC By Anthony Stoeckert
A Symphony Fit For an Organ
The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey is opening its fifth season with something it hasn’t done before. For its Oct. 21 concert, the philharmonic will feature the Moller theater pipe organ at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. For the concert, Joseph Jackson, will join the orchestra for a performance of Camille Saint-Saens’ Symphony No. 3, “Organ Symphony,” Op. 78. Jackson is the organist at First Presbyterian Church Royal Oak in Michigan and also is the accompanist for the Rackham Symphony Choir and the Michigan Opera Theater, for which he also is a touring artist. Jackson says it’s hard to talk about the Saint-Saens without getting over-poetic about it. “It’s a very exciting and grand work, it’s so well crafted,” he says. “It really is Saint-Saens at his best. The term ‘organ symphony’ for the work is a bit of a misnomer. It‘s a symphony with organ, really. The organ does not really feature as a solo instrument, but as part of the ensemble.” Jackson says the organ is heard during the symphony’s allegro movement but isn’t as prominent as it is later in the piece. “In the final movement, it has some big, crashing chords that draw attention to it,” Jackson says. “But really it’s about
tones. Then there are fundamental organ tones. “If you heard that sound, you’d say, ‘Yes, that’s an organ,’” Jackson says. “There are basic, what we call foundation sounds, and we have color sounds. And you combine those in a way as part of your training. But each instrument is unique unto itself. So you’re always sort of making adjustments, you’re always in search of the elusive sound that you have in your mind.” In addition to studying the stop list, Jackson says he will get a day to practice on the organ, prior to rehearsing with the orchestra. “As an organist, I know in my head, the sounds I would like to hear, given an understanding of the type of piece it is, the nationality of the composer, all of those things affect the ideal sound you’re looking for,” Jackson says. “And then it’s my job, once I get there, to find the sounds on that instrument that come closest to what I already have in my ear.” It’s a challenge organists face, unlike, say, violinists, who own and are familiar with their instruments. “There are joys in that and there are sorrows in that,” Jackson says with a laugh. “You come to an instrument and you go, ‘Oh my, this is the most beautiful flute stop I’ve ever encountered. I’m just so happy with this particular sound, I wish this were on every organ I encounter.’ Or you Organist Joseph Jackson will join the Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey for its first concert might encounter a stop and go, ‘That’s the ugliest reed I’ve ever heard, I won’t use that at all.’” of the season. In addition to the organ symphony, the philharmonic will play Hector Berlioz-Roman’s Carnival Overture, Op. 9 the organ as an ensemble instrument.” and Alan Hovhaness’s Mysterious Mountain, Opus 132. Jackson and Daniel Spalding, music director of the CapAnd Jackson will play two solo pieces prior to the conital Philharmonic of New Jersey, have worked together on cert, as people enter the theater. These include an arrangeconcerts when Jackson was the musical director at First ment of themes from Bizet’s opera “Carmen.” The Presbyterian in Philadelphia. They also collaborated on a arrangements are by Edwin Lemare, who Jackson describes recording of an organ concerto by the American composer as an organ “rock star.” Howard Hanson for the Naxos recording label. Last spring, “What he did was these arrangements of important orthey agreed to collaborate for this concert. chestra pieces for the organ. because at that time, the small The Patriots Theater organ was originally used to create towns, or smaller communities, of America, did not have music to accompany silent movies. “It’s a very fine example of a theater organ,” Jackson resident orchestras,” Jackson says. “This was, for many says. “It was built for the cinema, so its sounds are some- people, their only exposure to this music.” what different from the traditional church organ tone, or Jackson also will play a variation of “America” by concert organ tone. So I had to select a piece that I thought Charles Ives. would adapt well to that type of instrument. “He himself played it and he said, ‘It’s more fun than “A theater organ has very specific colors that make it playing baseball,’” Jackson says. “It’s a fun piece, and it’s different from the church organ sound. They’re both organs, great for audiences who don’t know organ music because they operate on the same principal, but it’s a different ap- it‘s a theme or tune that they recognize.” proach to organ building.” Every organ is different, and to prepare for the concert, The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will perform Jackson has looked at lists of the Patriot Theater organ’s music by Hector Berlioz, Alan Hovhaness, and Camille “stops,” which are tabs that are hit to create different Saint-Saens at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Mesounds. Flute stops, for example, create sounds that are morial Drive, Trenton, Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. For tickets and flute-like. There also are flutes for reed tones and string information, go to www.capitalphilharmonic.org.
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Face to Face
By Anthony Stoeckert
Trenton City Museum is showcasing work by Bruce Katsiff, including his ‘face maps’
Bruce Katsiff’s photography isn’t meant to be looked at passively. His images aren’t conventionally beautiful; he focuses his lens on things we might not otherwise look at. “I am not a pretty picture maker,” Katsiff says. “I have always tried to look at things that people frequently turn away from. I’ve always tried to make pictures that can be challenging, that can be troubling. You’re not going to see me photographing sunsets on the sea. I don’t mean to put down people who want to make those kind of pictures, but that is not my interest.” His interest is bringing his own point of view to photography, and he has done that most recently with his socalled “face maps,” in which he takes dozens of pictures of a person’s face to create one portrait. “I work with something called a macro-lens, which is a lens that allows you to get very close and I’m basically mapping,” he says. “It’s as if a satellite was mapping the sky and doing 1,000 photographs that were then going to be reconstructed to create the space. I’m basically walking around the subject, photographing around them and bringing all these many, many, many photographs together to make one image.” The results are akin to having more than one copy of a jigsaw puzzle and putting pieces from the second puzzle on top of the finished puzzle, though Katsiff’s works are more seamless than that concept. His face maps are on view at Trenton City Museum at Cadwalader Park through Nov. 12. An image of Claudine Ascher focuses on piercings in Ascher’s nose, above her lip and above her eyebrow. A tattoo of an eye on her left hand creates the effect of three eyes staring at the viewer. “I’m often putting together different pieces to create these things,” Katsiff says. “They’re visual decisions but they’re also, sometimes, decisions of availability. I may not have a good image of the top left, and I need to steal something from another side, and hope that it works and that people aren’t really put off in seeing the difference. And I am combining, very often, a side view with a front view. And I also have that sense, this kind of voyeurism of being able to look at somebody’s face with a magnifying glass.” Katsiff describes himself as a “directorial photographer” meaning he builds or creates the worlds he photographs, as opposed to photographers who focus on capturing images in life and nature as they are. “In those assembled pictures, I’m working as a painter might work; where you bring the objects to the studio and photograph them,” he says. “In the case of the face maps, I’m basically cutting things apart, rearranging them, rebuilding them, creating my own universe.” People can be self-conscious about having their picture taken, and Katsiff is zooming in close on details of peo-
Bruce Katsiff’s face maps, including this one of Claudine Ascher, are on view at Trenton City Museum. ple’s faces. “Most of the subjects do not like these pictures,” Katsiff says. “For example, there is a photograph of my wife there, that she had not seen and she is not happy with it.” Another critic of his is his granddaughter, Emily Katsiff. Two years ago, Bruce excitedly told his granddaughter that her picture was in a museum, after Lehigh University Art Galleries bought that print for its collection. “I told Emily she was now in a museum, at which point she broke into tears,” Katsiff says. “She was absolutely devastated because she has always hated the picture.” There are some people who like their face maps, such as Peter Paone, an artist and print maker. “He’s probably the exception,” Katsiff says. “If I were to survey the people whose pictures are included in here. I would guess that fewer than 10 percent would say, ‘Oh, I really like that picture of myself.’” He says his face maps are not typical portraits, where people expect a flattering image, and that’s consistent with his work. In addition to the face maps exhibit, Ellarslie also is presenting a mini-retrospective of Katsiff’s work, featuring images from his series, “Mysterious Bucks County” and “Historic Taxidermy.” The taxidermy photos are particularly “not pretty” as they show lifeless animals in life-like situations,the scars of taxidermy visible, particularly an image of a Diana Mon-
key with lifeless eyes and nails in its mouth. “Those are pretty scary figures, pretty frightening, particularly the monkey with the nails in his mouth, holding the skin down,” Katsiff says. “These are not pretty pictures. I still think there’s a kind of beauty in them and hopefully there’s some degree of truth in them but they’re certainly not flattering.” The face maps exhibit also includes sculptures of faces by various artists. Among those artists Isabel are Case Borgatta, whose marble works “Summertime,” “Luna” are included. The exhibit also showcases a sculpture titled, “Francesa,” which is the last work created by Borgatta, who died in April. A series of bronze faces by Harry Georgeson are based on paintings the artist made of people riding the New York City subway; not surprinsgly, these faces aren’t smiling. Joan Perkes is the president of the Trenton Museum Society and the curator of the exhibit. Perkes has worked with Katsiff for nearly 50 years, dating back to when she ran a gallery in New Hope and Philadelphia. She focused on paintings and sculptures, not photographs. “He said, ‘I’m a good photographer, I’ve been reviewed in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal,’” Perkes says. “And I said, ‘then I think we’ll be selling photographs.’ It sounds opportunistic, but it was really kind of magical.” They became friends and have worked together in various ways over the decades. That led to a third exhibit running in conjunction with the two of Katsiff’s works, “The Artist/Dealer Relationship — Match Made in Heaven?” explores the relationships between four artists and their dealers: painter Joseph Barrett and Rhonda Garland of the Silverman Gallery in Buckingham, Pennsylvania; Beatrice Sager and Cheryl Hazan of the Cheryl Hazan Gallery in New York City; Russian artist Andrey Remnev and Colm Rowan of Colm Rowan Fine Art in Philadelphia; and abstract artist Michael Madigan and Ruth Morpeth of Morpeth Contemporary in Hopewell. “I like the idea of that long-term relationship between the artist and the dealer and I always wanted to talk about that,” Perkes says. “I thought this was the perfect moment to take that idea and weave it together.” Special events tied to the exhibits include a talk by Katsiff titled “Katsiff on Katsiff,” Oct. 15, 1 p.m. Admission costs $15. On Oct. 29, the museum will present a panel discussion on the artist-dealer relationship. The Museum is located at Ellarslie in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Hours are Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. For more information, go to ellarslie.org or call 609-9893632.
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STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
‘Sleuth’ at Kelsey Theatre Maurer Productions presents a top-notch, and very fun, version of a comedy thriller
“Sleuth” isn’t a mystery so much as it’s a puzzle. Indeed, one of the play’s main characters is a mystery writer who loves games, tricks and bits of deceit. At no point is the audience wondering whodunit, instead we’re trying to figure out how it all the pieces fit together. The play by Anthony Shaffer debuted on Broadway in 1970 and won the Tony for Best Play. It was adapted into a hit film starring Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine, and was the last movie directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. A remake starring Caine (now playing the older character) and Jude Law was released in 2007, and was less successful. Maurer Productions OnStage is presenting “Sleuth” at Kelsey Theatre through Oct. 15, and reviewing it accurately without spoiling the fun is a challenging task. Having seen the movie years ago, it’s impossible for me to not know the story’s twists and turns. Even seeing the original movie spoils a key twist because of Caine’s stardom. The story is set in the home of Andrew Wyke (played by George Hartpence). He’s a successful mystery writer who is visited by a young man named Milo Tindle (Dan Keyser). Milo is in love with Andrew’s wife and is asking permission to marry her. An-
drew seems fine with this, and admires Milo for asking permission. But he has his doubts, “Can you afford to take her off my hands?” he asks Milo. The situation gets tense as they talk about the wife, Marguerite. Milo gets angry when Andrew insults her and says he’s disparaging the woman he loves. “On the contrary, I was reminiscing about my wife,” Andrew shoots back. Still, Andrew says he wants to help Milo. He hatches a scheme in which Andrew breaks into the house and steels Marguerite’s jewelry, this way he can sell them and Andrew can claim the insurance. It’s a crazy scheme, but Andrew convinces Milo, “You have an expensive woman and no money,” he tells the young man. Regardless of how well you know the play, or what you figure out if you don’t know it, this is well worth seeing because “Sleuth” is fun even if you know it, and because the acting is great. Hartpence is fantastic as Andrew. He carries the swagger of a successful, somewhat cocky, man, who enjoys having power over this younger, somewhat intimidated man. Hartpence does The cast of Mauer Productions OnStage’s “Sleuth.” a lot of talking and is in full command of his lines, filling the theater with a voice that is near royal. He also gets plenty of laughs, vincing bust of Hartpence is featured, and leads to a joke. Also important is a painting both with zingers, and physical comedy. Keyser is also quite good. His part is of Andrew’s wife, which is a painting of tricky, as he starts off intimidated by this Hartpence’s real-life wife, Carol Thompson. The direction by Diana Gilman Maurer powerful man, but subtly gains confidence. Keyser also has to master a few accents and is pitch-perfect, the pace is lively but never does a terrific job with them. He deserves rushed, and all the plot turns are quite clear more praise, but heaping it on would ruin a in Maurer’s hands. It’s a really fun night. If you don’t know few plot turns. The set by John M. Maurer is one of the the show and can’t figure out what’s going best I’ve seen at Kelsey. It’s a terrific repre- on, don’t stress out too much, just enjoy it. sentation of an English country home, Everything will work out in the end. owned by a mystery writer. A stair case leads to a small upstairs room, weapons “Sleuth” continues at Kelsey Theatre on the decorate the wall and other mysterious camps of Mercer County Community Colitems, such as a mummy’s tomb are fea- lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, tured. There’s also a bookshelf full of An- through Oct. 15. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 drew’s mysteries, a grandfather clock, and p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18, $16 senMontgomery Shopping Center windows with a glass-stained appearance. iors, $14 students/children; www.kelsey609-924-8282 Most impressive is the artwork. A con- atmccc.org; 609-570-3333.
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THINGS TO DO
HALLOWEEN
Jerry Topinka, Tavern on the Lake, 101 N. Main St., Hightstown. Concert by jazz guitarist in Tavern on the Lake’s upstairs room, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m. $25; www.rejsjazz.com. La Fiocco, Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 407 Nassau St., Princeton. Concert titled “Bach and Before,” by ensemble performing on period instruments, featuring countertenor Daniel Moody, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. $25, $10 students; lafiocco.org; 917-747-6007.
STAGE “The Rocky Horror Show,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical about a young couple whose car breaks down. They make their way to the home of a strange scientist. Featuring Randy Harrison as Dr. Frank-n-Furter, Oct. 13-29; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121.
BALLET Dracula, Presented by Roxey Ballet at Canal Studio Theater, 243 N. Union St., Lambertville. Ballet adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire novel, Oct. 20-29. Tickets cost $40-$42, $37-$39 advance; www.roxeyballet.org.
FAMILY FUN Hometown Halloween Parade. All are invited to dress in their costumes to join the Arts Council of Princeton for the Annual Hometown Halloween Parade on Palmer Square Green for music by the Princeton University Marching Band before the parade will make its way through Downtown Princeton and end at the Princeton YMCA. Following the parade, there will be music, a bounce house, trunk or treat, food and drink, crafts and more, Oct. 27, 5:15 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton.org; 609-924-8777.
STAGE
“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; 609-258-2787. “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, through Oct. 15. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333. Phantom, Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179 Lambertville. Musical by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit based on Gaston Leroux’s lifestyle, through Oct. 22. www.muscimountaintheatre. org; 609 397 3337. “Bonnie and Clyde,” Yvonne Theater on the Rider University campus in Lawrenceville. Tony-nominated musical performed by Rider University’s Musical Theatre. At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in West Texas to America’s most renowned folk heroes and Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares, through Oct. 15, $25; rider.edu/arts. “A Night with Janis Joplin,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Blues rock opera featuring the music of Joplin and her influences including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone, and Bessie Smith. Kacee Clanton and Kelly McIntyre will sing on alternating performances and will be back by a band, through Oct. 29. Tickets cost $25-$97.50; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Shakespeare in Love,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s F.M. Kirby Shakes Theatre, Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave. Play based on the Oscar-winning movie in which Shakespeare struggles with writer’s block and a forbidden romance, through Nov. 12. $29-$69; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. “It Can’t Happen Here,” The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. Adaptation of Sinclair Lewis’ drama by Tony Taccone and Bennet S. Cohen. The play imagines the dire consequences had Franklin Delano Roosevelt been defeated in his bid for a third term. Elected instead is pseudo-populist “Buzz” Windrip, who initiates martial law, prompting many to flee the
Life in Morocco “Essaoulra” by John Clarke is among the images on view in “Road to Morocco” at Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell, Oct. 13 through Nov. 12. The exhibit showcases work by three photographers, Martha Weintraub, David Wurtzel and John Clarke, who traveled with photographer Ron Rosenstock on a 12-day excursion across Morocco. An opening reception is scheduled for Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m. A “Meet the Photographers” event is set for Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m. Gallery hours are Sat.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m. For more information, go to www.photogallery14.com or call 609-333-8511. country and/or join resistance movements, Oct. 13-29. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $17 seniors (65 and over), $15 students; www. actorsnetbucks.com; 215-295-3694. “Jersey Boys,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons featuring their music, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., Oct. 14-15, 2, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$118; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732246-7469.
MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Svetlana Smolina, Recital Hall at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Recital presented by The Greater Princeton Steinway Society. A social hour with refreshments and conversation with Ms. Smolina will follow the performance, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. $18, $10 students; www.steinwaysocietyprinceton. org. Music at the Museum, Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick. A repertoire by Russian composers Mussorgsky, Sviridov and Prokofiev, performed by . Mason Gross Extension Division faculty — Jeongseon Ellen Lee and Marilia Caputo, both on piano, and Chang Ho Lim on violin. Concert coincides with the museum’s exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, Oct 15, 1:30 p.m. Free. www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers. edu; 848-932-7237. Princeton University Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Program featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 with Geoffrey Burleson, piano, Oct. 2021, 7:30 p.m. $15, $5 students; music.princeton.edu; 609258-9220.
JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. Gerald Clayton and his trio, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Concert by Grammy-nominated pianist and composer. Concert presented by Jazz at Princeton University, Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $15, $5 students; music.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220. Katie Welsh, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. “The History of the Broadway Musical Heroine” in which Welsh explains how Broadway’s leading ladies have changed over time. Featuring songs from “Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific,” “Bells Are Ringing,” “Sweet Charity,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Into the Woods,” and others, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-298-5465. Alfred Rodriguez, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Piano Cuban jazz concert, Oct. 21, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $56; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Songs of Freedom, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Songs of Joni Mitchell; Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone interpreted for us by three contemporary singers: Theo Bleckmann, Alicia Olatuja, and Jazzmeia Horn, all under the musical direction of the Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., Oct. 22, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $68; mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Rhythm N’ Sound, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence. Trio of musicians whose program cover classic oldies, rock ‘n’ Roll, classic rock, Motown, disco, and songs from the great American song book, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Registration suggested: email lawprogs@mcl.org or call 609-989-6920.
MUSEUMS
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. Two exhibits: Bruce Katsiff: 50 Years - Looking Back & Forward and Face Maps: Explorations in Shape, Space and Soul Photography and Sculpture, through Nov. 12. Hours: Wed.Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Architect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural drawings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princetonhistory.org. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania. George Sotter: Light and Shadow, through Dec. 31; Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections, through Jan. 7; www.michenerartmuseum.org; 215-3409800. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925,” The first retrospective devoted to the photographer in over a generation, the exhibit surveys White’s career from his beginnings in 1895 in Ohio to his death in Mexico in 1925, through Jan. 7; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is
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PACKET PICKS Oct. 14 Historic Burial Grounds talk at Trent House Dr. Richard Veit will give a talk, “Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds,” beginning at 1 p.m. at the 1719 William Trent House Museum in Trenton. New Jersey’s historic burial grounds are treasure troves of information for historians, genealogists, archaeologists, and art historians. This illustrated presentation by Veit examines New Jersey historic cemeteries from High Point to Cape May. The Trent House Museum is located at 15 Market St. Admission costs $10. For more information, go to www.williamtrenthouse.org or call 609-989-3027.
Wreath making and yoga at Morven Morven Museum & Garden will host “Create a Dried Wreath with Morven’s Famed Wisteria & Heirloom Flowers,” 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join Morven’s gardener Nancy Nicosia for this workshop featuring dried foliage and heirloom flowers from our gardens. All materials, tools, and instruction will be provided. No previous experience required. The cost is $55. Morven also will host Yoga in the Garden with Gemma Farrell at noon. Bring a yoga mat, towel, and bottle of water. For more information, go to morven.org or call 609924-8144.
Oct. 17 Author talk at library Joseph Williams will discuss his book, “The Sunken Gold: A Story of World War I Espionage and the Greatest Treasure Salvage in History,” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library. Williams’ book is the first full-length account of the quest for the gold being carried by the HMS Laurentic, which struck two German mines off the coast of Ireland. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
Oct. 19 Westminster noontime recital The Westminster Conservatory at Nassau recital series continues with “Something’s Brewing, Music in the Spirit of Hallowe’en,” beginning at 12:15 p.m. in the Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St. in Princeton. The program by pianists Carol Comune and Patricia Tupta Landy includes movements from Robert Schumann’s opus 66 and opus 85; Claude Debussy’s Preludes, Book II and Petite Suite; Modeste Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition; and John Corigliano’s Gazebo Dances. The recital concludes with a Mystery Medley created by the performers, who are members of the Westminster Conservatory faculty. Admission is free.
Princeton students helping to raise money for Puerto Rico via a GoFundMe campaign. From left: David San Miguel, Shanila Shakil, Soraya Morales, Diego Negron-Reichard, Sophie Helmers, Samuel Vilchez, Maddie Wu, Samuel Fortuo.
Sending help back home Princeton University student Diego Negron-Reichard is working with a GoFundMe project that is raising money for Puerto Rico
By Rich Fisher Special Writer If it’s possible to say that anything good comes from natural disasters, it’s that they create heroes. Diego Negron-Reichard is not heroic in the sense he ran into burning buildings or descended into piles of rubble. But considering what he was limited to and the mental anguish he had to endure, the 21-year-old senior at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School can truly be considered a fund-raising champion. It is difficult to be a college student, particularly at an institution like Princeton, where the pressure to perform can be mind-numbing. So, imagine how tough it must be for one whose regular academic challenges are compounded by concerns of whether friends and family are safe; or even alive. Actually, there’s no need to imagine, as Negron-Reichard laid it out as a guest contributor for The Daily Princetonian. After Hurricane Maria ripped through his homeland of Puerto Rico, the San Juan native penned the following lead to his story: You’re sitting in class, trying to take notes, but the only thing on your mind is the fact that your family group chat is quiet. Reports then come out with the body count, news articles pop up detailing the damage, and images of a home you once knew cover your feed. Negron-Reichard expounded on that in an interview; saying, “It was honestly terrible and anxiety-inducing — you had no idea of knowing if your
family was okay. And on top of that, you have to somehow manage senior year. The worst part is looking at the pictures on social media and realizing you don’t recognize your island anymore.” Fortunately for Negron-Reichard, his friends and relatives survived — although were still affected. “Thankfully, everyone is okay, considering,” he said. “No power, no water, but that’s the best-case scenario.” The torture of waiting to hear anything, however, was excruciating as news came in dribs and drabs. “I was in contact with my parents most of the time, as they managed to keep cell reception,” Negron-Reichard said. “However, it took a few days to hear from my grandparents, cousins, and uncles and aunts who live on the west coast of the island. I didn’t hear from Katy, the woman who helped my parents raise me, until five days later. She’s like a mom to me, it was unbearable.” Diego knew he was one of the lucky ones; as thousands of others lost homes, family members or their own lives on an island that is home to more than 3.4 million American citizens. Sitting in safety at Princeton, it would have been easy for Negron-Reichard to just count his blessings and resume working toward a degree. Or would it? Myriad emotions ran through the young man’s mind — guilt that he was not there to help; frustration that classmates had no idea Puerto Rico was U.S. territory and that mainstream media shed little light upon that fact;
anger over statements by President Donald Trump; and above all, helplessness because he felt there was nothing that could be done. That all changed when his high school friend, Jose Diego Toro, who attends Penn, called and insisted that the two needed to do something about the situation back home. They promptly coordinated with several other campus leaders to organize a nation-wide “Students With Puerto Rico” Gofundme campaign with other U.S. colleges. That led to the local “Princeton for Puerto Rico” chapter. “Princeton for Puerto Rico is the initiative I started on campus as part of the larger movement [Students With Puerto Rico],” Negron-Reichard said. “On campus we have raised over $7,500 from individual student, faculty and administration contributions.” The Students With Puerto Rico fundraiser is far surpassing its goal of $150,000. The account was set up Sept. 20 and as of Tuesday, Oct. 10, had raised $201,419. More than 3,300 students from 22 colleges have donated, while “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon provided a whopping $20,000. “He found out about the initiative through social media,” said NegronReichard, who said the gofundme account will remain posted for several more weeks. “As students, we were active on all platforms and were able to reach thousands of people. One of them, it just so happened, was Jimmy Fallon. Fallon has a special connection with the island, it’s a regular va-
cation spot for him.” For Negron-Reichard, it’s home. He attended the Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola before coming to Princeton, where he has minors in entrepreneurship, Latin American studies and French. If his fund-raising ability reflects what he can do as an entrepreneur, Negron-Reichard is headed in the right direction. He, however, gives the credit to others. “This shows that people care, and that when we mobilize we have the capacity to have a large impact,” Negron-Reichard said. He noted that the Princeton students are offering several other ways to donate, including: • Through Venmo at diego-negronreichard. • The Eating Clubs have been active in recollection efforts, raising more than $1,200. • A Puerto Rico relief party was held last Friday at the Cloister Eating Club. • The student campus center has been tabled, asking people for their donations. After being discouraged by several influential American leaders and groups to shed more light on the situation, Negron-Reichard’s faith has been renewed by fellow college students. “I am,” he said, “absolutely inspired by the number of individuals on this campus and across the nation coming together to help Puerto Rico.” To make a donation to Students With Puerto Rico, go to www.gofundme.com/studentswithpr.
Princeton Arts Council gala to support education The Arts Council of Princeton will host its annual Dining By Design gala, Oct. 28, beginning at 6 p.m. at Frick Chemistry Laboratory at Princeton University, Princeton. “The gala’s theme, Edge of Dawn, was inspired by the daily if not hourly contradictions we face and the decisions we need to make that are not as black-and-white as we hope. This led us to the Garden of Eden and the decisions that were made and the consequences of those decisions,” said Dina Riad of Dina Riad Interiors who will transform the space at Frick Chemistry Laboratory into a modern Garden of Eden. The evening will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner and dessert catered by Jules Boutique Catering; wine-pairings; party boards; a live auction with guest auctioneer Sebastian Clarke of Rago Auctions and “Antiques Roadshow;” a live dance performance curated by Dawn Berman of The Pennington Studio in Pennington, New Jersey, and more. In recognition of the Arts Council of Princeton’s 50th Anniversary, Dining by Design is one of several events throughout the year celebrating 50 years of the organization’s mission of
The Arts Council of Princeton’s annual fall gala, Dining by Design, will be held Oct. 28 at Frick Chemistry Laboratory, Princeton University. Pictured are Princeton residents Jess Deutsch and Arts Council of Princeton Board of Trustee/former president, Ted Deutsch, at last year’s gala. building community through the arts. Other events include Communiversity ArtsFest 2018, on Sunday, April 29; and Pinot to Picasso, the Arts Council of Princeton’s annual art and wine
fundraiser on Friday, May 18, 2018. Funds raised support arts programs that enrich the lives of underserved youth and seniors. Tickets for the full evening at Din-
ing by Design are $250 per person. Dessert and dance party tickets are $125 per person. To reserve tickets, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777, ext. 109.
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Rooms can serve double duty
Many homes do not have space for guest rooms, kids’ play areas and home theater lounges that are possible in homes with substantial square footage. But they may not be missing out at all. While large homes remain popular, many people are embracing the benefits of smaller residences. Small homes help homeowners save money, require less maintenance, have smaller environmental impact, and reduce the temptation to accumulate “stuff.” Owners of small homes or apartments can still enjoy the benefits of larger spaces, they just need to equip rooms to perform double duty.
Living room/guest room Entertaining guests is easier when there’s a dedicated space where visitors can feel at home. When furnishing a living room, keep the guest room in mind. A sofa that opens up to a bed or a convertible sectional can be a
comfortable place for guests to lay their heads. Side tables provide guests with places to store their belongings, and an empty storage chest can house bed linens or guests’ clothing. Den/playroom Children tend to accumulate toys and games. And as kids grow from children to young adults, their list of musthave items — from video gaming systems to other electronics — grows along with them. Storage can make a room functional for both adults and children. Devote an entire wall to a closet or drawer system where toys can be stored out of sight when necessary. Storage ottomans can be used for extra seating while also providing somewhere for homeowners to stash stuffed animals or games for easy access. When choosing furniture, look for fabrics that are resistant to stains and modular pieces that can be moved around as necessary to
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Bedroom/home office In 2015, 24 percent of employed people in the United States did some or all of their work at home, says the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bringing work home means men and women will need a space to work. In tight quarters, bedrooms may be the only available area. An armoirestyle desk will blend in with the decor and can hide paperwork and electronics behind doors. Otherwise, a makeup vanity can serve the dual purpose of providing a place to get ready for a night out and a ready space to house a laptop during the day. In smaller homes, homeowners may be forced to turn rooms into dual purpose areas. — Metro Creative Connec- A trundle sofa bed enables overnight guests to sleep comfortably right in the living room or den. tion
Antimicrobial tiles help create sanitary spaces
Tile can be a worthy addition to rooms with potential moisture issues or areas in a home that may routinely necessitate quick cleanup. Because they are not damaged by constant contact with water, tiled floors and walls are often found in bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and entryways. Although tile is resilient, it is not impervious to the microorganisms that tend to proliferate in areas where moisture and humidity are commonplace. Microbes can grow rapidly in warm areas, especially if food is present. Mold or mildew issues also can become problematic seemingly
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LOOSE ENDS
Pam Hersh
Hulit’s is closing up shop
Ryan Simone reassured me that my hyperactive, noisy, and annoyingly rambunctious grandkids played no part in a life-changing decision affecting his life and the lives of hundreds of Princetonians, including Grandma Pam. The 38-year-old Ryan and his 68-year-old father Chuck Simone have decided to end the 88-year-old life of Hulit’s Shoes at 142 Nassau St. in Princeton, a business that has been a Hulit family affair for its entire existence. (Simone is the married name of a Hulit daughter.) The decision to pull the plug and close Hulit’s doors by the middle of November was based on logic that does nothing to mitigate the family’s emotional distress over the decision. “We are good friends with our customers — many are like family members. I really like them,” Ryan said. These sentiments even apply to my wild-and-crazy grandkids, who upon entering the store behave as though it were a recreational shoe-theme park. An added benefit of this shoe-theme park was Hulit’s mascot — the lovable golden retriever Sonny, who, according to Ryan, thrived on the attention and hugs from customers, both child and adult. For the past few weeks, the merchandise clearance-sale signs have been decorating the store windows at an unlikely clearance-sale time of the year. Loyal customers filed in to ask what was going on. Once told, they all said something like, “You can’t do this to me,” and, recounted their many decades of multi-generational shopping trips to Hulit’s. Princetonian and actress Georgine Stauffer Hall, was not acting when she told Ryan that her first shoe-buying recollection was at Hulit’s, 88 years ago. Far less impressive is my 40 years of shopping at Hulit’s,
After 88 years, the shoe store on Nassau Street is shutting its doors liked, and in some cases sat in the store and ordered the shoes online for maybe less money, but minimally less. “People also today want immediate gratification. Although we can order anything you want, people want it overnight — and we can’t do that. Hulit’s might be able to hang on a little longer if I worked seven days a week, but that lifestyle,” said the father of a 3-and-a-half year old son, “is unacceptable to me — and ultimately unsustainable, considering that I believe the economics of the business are bound to only get worse.” Chuck Simone is ready to fully retire, especially since the recent death of his wife Phyllis, who owned and managed the business with Chuck. Ryan at the age of 12 worked in the store and never questioned that he would become the fourth generation of Hulit family owners and operators of the store. Opened in 1929 by Warren Hulit, Warren’s children Ralph, Pete, Clara, Nellie, and Lillian
The Hulit’s staff. From left: Dave Killeen, Chuck Simone, Ryan Simon, and Keith Lindsay. In front is Sonny, the store’s mascot. whose sales team endured not only my kids’ and grandkids’ behavior, but also my behavior — endless angst about the pains in my arches, soles, heels, toes, and other parts of my body attached to my aging feet. “More than anything what really has impacted all of us is the emotional attachment we have formed with our customers,” Ryan said. “Whether they are taking pictures of their
children or grandchildren getting their first shoes, taking a picture in the store after returning for the first time in 20 years, or getting a picture with Sonny, people continue to tell us what the store has meant to them and their family. We have watched children grow into adults and then bring their children and grandchildren in.” And the reasons for imposing this shopping trauma on the town “are nothing you haven’t
heard already” from owners of family-owned retail businesses, said Ryan, who graduated from Widener University with an accounting degree. The bricksand-mortar shop on Nassau Street cost a lot of money in rent and salaries, “and we no longer can do the volume to cover our costs. The online shopping is a huge factor. . . . People have come into our store, gotten fitted, copied the serial numbers of what they
were all involved in the store that was passed onto Clara Simone’s son Chuck and his wife Phyllis and their son Ryan. Ryan acknowledged that the transition is going to be very weird for him. “I have known nothing else as far as a profession,” he said. So in addition to feeling very sad about losing the relationships with his customers and his employees (Keith Lindsay and longtime associate Dave Killeen), he is feeling uncertain about “what’s next.” He is pretty certain, however, that this is the right time for him to be making this monumental change. I tried to brainstorm ways for him to be able to keep the store operating. Offering pedicures? Providing day care services led by Sonny? Going on house calls as Pete Hulit did for Albert Einstein? All I can say is that Hulit’s has been a great fit for Princeton for nearly nine decades, and I thank the entire family from the bottom of my heart — and soles.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Dr. Stuart Levine, M.D.
Keeping your ankles and feet healthy
The ankle is one of the more stable joints in the body, but it does a lot of heavy work — supporting up to eight times your body weight when you run. With that kind of pressure, it is no surprise ankle injuries are among the most common orthopaedic injuries. At University Medical Center of Princeton, orthopaedic surgeons provide comprehensive care for chronic and sudden ankle injuries — from conservative therapies to advanced, minimally invasive surgery. Their goal is to preserve range of motion while getting patients back on their feet as soon as possible.
Common ankle problems Ankle problems can involve any of the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons surrounding where the ends of the lower leg bones meet the foot. Common problems include: • Sprains. An estimated 25,000 people stretch or tear ligaments in their ankles each day, according to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society. • Achilles injuries. The Achilles tendon moves the foot down and can rupture suddenly or wear down (tendonitis) over time. • Bone injuries. Fractures are common, but the ankle joint can also wear down from arthritis or develop bone outgrowths
(bone spurs). Treating ankle problems If you have a sudden injury that causes ankle pain or swelling, see a doctor immediately. If you experience mild discomfort that does not resolve in a week or two, it also is time to see a doctor. Treatment for ankle injuries range from physical therapy and joint injections to complex surgical procedures. Most sprains can be treated with a combination of rest, compression, immobilization and ice. Achilles injuries and fractures may require surgery, though some fractures can heal without surgery.
Taking care of your ankles One of the most important things to remember when it comes to protecting your ankles is not to wait too long in seeking medical attention for any problems. Delaying treatment can make injuries worse and more difficult to treat. Other actions you can take to protect your ankles include: • Maintaining a healthy weight. More weight means greater pressure on the ankle. • Warming up before exercising. Many Achilles injuries are caused by tightness in the tendon. • Cross train. Doing the same exercise over and over, such as running, can cause overuse injuries. • Paying attention and looking up when you walk or run. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, orthopaedic injuries are increasingly associated with distracted walking, including walking and texting. • Practicing ladder safety. Falls from ladders lead to hundreds of thousands of orthopaedic injuries every year. Make sure your ladder is secure and stable and that you are wearing proper shoes. Save the flip-flops and sandals for the beach. Don’t forget your feet Your foot is an extension of your ankle with 26 bones and 33 joints making up the two. Common foot prob-
irritated and inflamed.
Dr. Stuart Levine lems include: • Bunions. Anyone can get bunions — painful bony lumps on the edge of the foot at the big toe joint — but they are more common in women and typically caused by squeezing your feet into shoes that are too tight and narrow. • Corns. These painful callouses form on the toes and are usually caused by shoes that do not fit properly. • Hammer toes. A hammer toe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toe and is characterized by a bend in the middle joint. • Heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain on the bottom of the heel. Approximately 2 million patients are treated for this condition every year, according to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Plantar fasciitis occurs when the strong band of tissue that supports the arch of your foot becomes
If the shoe fits Many common foot and ankle problems can be relieved or prevented by wearing the proper footwear. When selecting shoes follow these tips: • Consider a lower heel height. The higher the heel the more pressure there is on your toes, and the ball of your foot. • Make sure your shoes fit your toes. Do not squeeze your toes to fit your shoes. • If you wear high heels, limit the amount of time they are on your feet. • Choose a heel with a wider sole for greater stability. • Make sure there is at least a half-inch space between your longest toe and the tip of your shoes. In general, the average person takes about 10,000 steps a day or 3 million steps each year. That’s a lot of work for your feet and ankles every day. By taking steps to protect them, you can avoid injury and keep them healthy for miles and miles to come. To find an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 1-888-742-7496. Stuart Levine, M.D., is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle surgery. He is a member of the medical staff at University Medical Center of Princeton.
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Continued from Timeoff Page 5 free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-
924-8144. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237.
Oct. 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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Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Anthony Jeselnik, Oct. 13-14, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $38; Pat House, Oct. 19, $20; Marlon Wayans, Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m., 9 p.m. $44; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Bob Nelson, Oct. 13-14; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Deadbeats & Hustlers, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. Improv comedy group, Nov. 4, Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on 7:30 p.m., $20; www.bethel.net; 609-443-4454. Rider University’s campus, 2038 Lawrenceville Road, in Lawrenceville. “Paintings, Pastels, Prints and Watercolors, 1977-2017,” 40-year survey of work by Bill Scott. The exhibit includes still life and figure compositions made before The Amazing Kreskin, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower Scott’s painting veered toward abstraction. His recent abstractions include references to garden and landscape im- York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Performance by the agery: flowers, foliage, and tree branches, through Oct. 29. famed mentalist, Oct. 14, 8 p.m. $35; www.therrazHours: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 p.m. zroom.com; 888-596-1027. Woodwind Day, Douglass campus of Rutgers, 85 For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts. Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., George St., New Brunswick. Performances, master classes, Cranbury. Helen M. Rudnick, “Everything with Wings II.” and exhibits. Faculty at Mason Gross School of the Arts at The exhibit mixes real with fantasy in watercolor, acrylic Rutgers University will lead the classes, instructing and ofand photographic mixed with ink, through Nov. 17. Hours: fering tips in bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone. Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m. It is open to professionals, amateurs, students, teachers, parents, and music directors from the greater New Jersey, www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Cheryl Jackson Oddphotog Exhibit, Lawrence Branch Pennsylvania, and New York, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $25, Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Photo- $20 in advance; www.masongross. rutgers.edu/woodwindgraphic journey of cemeteries and other works, through day.
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In its first year, the program had about seven or eight students, and now it has almost 30, according to Pratt. And as that program drew better musicians, other areas of performance, such as dance, saw more and more talent arrive. “Princeton started to slowly become more a target for high school students who wanted a high level of performance training within the context of the great academics of Princeton,” Pratt says. As that growth continued, a day came about 10 years ago when then-president Shirley Tilghman held a meeting at Nassau Hall about the university and the arts. “She came in and she just knocked out socks off when she said — ‘I want Princeton to become as well known for excellence in the arts as it is excellence in anything else,’” Pratt says. “She set that as a goal, I think she wanted that to be a big part of her legacy.” There were committees and consultations with architects about what a new building would include. The economy forced some changes, such as scrapping plans for a
new concert hall, but Pratt says faculty members were involved in offering ideas for what the new building would include. “We were consulted — ‘What do you need? What’s your dream? Let me hear your dream, don’t dream little, dream big,’” he says. He got his wish. The New Music Building has more practice rooms, teaching studios and a place for the orchestra to rehearse, the Lee Music Performance Center, which is on the ground floor of the Lewis Center’s new arts complex, off an area known as the Forum. Pratt’s orchestra held its first rehearsals there in late September. The Princeton University Orchestra will perform the overture of Mozart’s “Magic Flute,” Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D major at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus, Oct. 20-21, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15 and are available at music.princeton.edu.
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Edward DiLorenzo BARNEGAT TWP. $315,300 A 4 BR & 2 full BA vacation getaway, has EIK, HW floors, master en suite w/ lagoon views, wood-burning fireplace & 1-car garage. (Web ID 7048058) 609-799-3500
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CHESTERFIELD $529,000 This stunning 4 BR, 3 full BA Colonial is located on one of the best lots in Chesterfield Downs. Relax on your paver patio w/ a beautiful wooded view. (Web ID 7062664) 609-448-1400
CRANBURY $520,000 A 4 BR Col. on 2/3-acre lot w/ fenced yard, lg kit. w/ bay window ovrlks yard, FDR, lg LR w/ FP. Also has sun porch & 2-car gar. (Web ID 7063819) 609-921-1900
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EAST WINDSOR $164,000 Location means everything! Don`t let this desirable 2 BR, 2 BA Wyckoff Mills first level condo slip through your fingers. Spacious, sought-after Chatham Model. (Web ID 7046525) 609-448-1400
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EAST WINDSOR $262,000 This home on a cul-de-sac features 4 BRs, 2 full BAs and needs some remodeling. A deck off the LR w/ steps leads to a lg yard w/ a patio & koi pond. (Web ID 7060577) 609-448-1400
FRANKLIN TWP. $439,000 Fabulous 4 BR Colonial on a great lot & location! Beautifully maintained & updated incl. kitchen & BAs. Move-in cond. (Web ID 3405892) 908-874-8100
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FRANKLIN TWP. $515,999 8 Barclay Court. Beautiful Colonial with welcoming front porch. Enter this lovely home through custom leaded glass entry door. DIR: Easton Ave to Demott Ln, R on Richmond, L on Barclay Ct. (Web ID 3419559) 908-874-8100
HAMILTON $529,000 Unique home full of charm & character w/ cstm woodwork throughout. Features 4 BRs, 2 1/2 BAs, lg EIK w/ new stove, double oven & microwave. (Web ID 7054693)
HILLSBOROUGH $293,900 1401 St. James Court. A 3 BR, 2.5 BA end-unit w/ fin. bsmnt, updtd kit./BAs, new HVAC, windows/doors, too! DIR: St. James unit 1401. (Web ID 3414831)
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HILLSBOROUGH $485,000 107 Norstand Rd. One of the Best Locations in `Courtland` w/ part. brick front, 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2-car gar. & full fin.-part. bsmnt. Dir: 107 Nostrand Rd. (Web ID 3414962) 908-874-8100
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JACKSON TWP. $389,900 Don`t pass up this very well-maintained Colonial w/ 12 rooms including 4 BRs & 2 1/2 BAs. The back yard is huge, fenced in w/ a lovely deck & tiki bar! (Web ID 7051354) 609-448-1400
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MONTGOMERY TWP. $779,900 12 Red Maple Lane. This cstm Col. has 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, 3-car gar. & fin. bsmnt. You`ll find out everything is on your wish list here. Dir: 12 Red Maple Ln. (Web ID 3407948) 908-874-8100
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PENNINGTON $549,900 A 3 BR, 2.5 BA Col. on tree-lined street w/ EIK, LR w/ WB FP & lg windows ovrlkng front yard, has lndscpd back yard & stone patio. (Web ID 6987387)
PRINCETON JCT. $500,000 A 3 BR & 2 full BA home has updtd kit. w/ brkfst bar, master en suite w/ multiple closets, HW flrs & sunroom. WWP Schools. (Web ID 7059250)
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK $389,000 Upgraded Ashbury model w/ 3 BRs & 2.5 BAs, HW flrs, patio, gas FP, 2-car attach. gar. in 55+ Community. (Web ID 1804504)
SOUTH ORANGE $485,000 A 3 BR & 2 full BA Col. w/ HW flrs, WB FP, heated sunroom, bonus rm on 2nd fl, full bsmnt, det. 2-car gar. & back yard w/ deck. (Web ID 6998946)
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TITUSVILLE $620,000 Historical farmhouse on 4.5 acres is beautifully maintained, surrounded by gardens, pool & trees, has guesthouse w/ BR, full BA, loft & gas FP. (Web ID 6975733) 609-921-1900
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WEST WINDSOR TWP. $545,000 This 4 BR, 2.5 BA Col. has an EIK, HW fls, 1st-flr lndry, solar panels, backup generator, full bsmnt, lg deck, I/G pool & 2-car gar. (Web ID 7053039) 609-799-3500
WEST WINDSOR TWP. $945,900 Staycation has pool, hot tub, 2 decks, 5BRs, 3.5BAs, cath. ceil. w/ main level ste & separate bonus rm & office, 3-car gar & bsmnt to finish to own desire. (Web ID 7061832). 609-921-1900
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real estate news Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Helps to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief Services Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. invites neighbors to join the effort to raise funds for those impacted by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey by donating to one of two campaigns, the Realogy Disaster Relief Fund (RDRF) and the Realogy Foundation’s Florida Hurricane Fund. Funds are being collected through the Realogy Charitable Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) public charity supporting the philanthropic and volunteer activities of Realogy Holdings Corp. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the charitable arm of the local company, is a chapter of the Realogy Charitable Foundation. The sole purpose of RDRF is to provide direct financial assistance to affected employees and sales agents affiliated with a Realogy franchised or companyowned real estate brokerage office (e.g., as a broker, sales agent or employee), including Coldwell Banker. Donations to RDRF are tax-deductible and will be used to help those affected to address some of their emergency financial needs not covered by insurance. Donate to the Realogy Disaster Relief Fund or visit www.events.org/rdrf for more information.
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