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Area officials vote to keep senior center open By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
With less than three months before a threatened shutdown of the Hopewell Valley Senior Center, Hopewell Township and Hopewell and Pennington boroughs have approved resolutions in support of keeping it open. The governing bodies of the three towns each adopted a resolution affirming their support for the Hopewell Valley Senior Center, located on Reading Street in
Pennington Borough. They each pledged to work together to make needed repairs to the building, which belongs to Pennington Borough. The resolutions acknowledge that building a new senior center will take time, and therefore they will work together to get community donations, in-kind donations and possibly a Mercer County grant to make interim repairs and upgrades to the Hopewell Valley Senior Center on Reading Street. Hopewell Township has al-
Gubernatorial candidates offer different remedies for property tax woes 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 education. “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.
ready taken one step toward meeting its pledge. The township committee has accepted an offer from Trap Rock Industries to donate more than 200 tons of asphalt to resurface the parking area and access to the senior center. The Hopewell Valley Senior Center grew out of a Community Development Block Grant in 1985 to create a regional senior citizens center. The grant was used to renovate a Pennington Boroughowned building on Reading Street, creating a senior citizens
center that serves residents of the three Hopewell Valley towns. But during the past 10 years, the building had begun to deteriorate. The Hopewell Valley Senior Advisory Board also said it did not meet the seniors’ needs. Several months ago, Pennington Borough put Hopewell Borough and Hopewell Township on notice that it could not pay for the needed repairs and that it would close the doors on Jan. 1, 2018. Faced with the impending closure of the Hopewell Valley Sen-
ior Center, Hopewell Township officials commissioned a nonbinding survey earlier this year to find out what Hopewell Valley residents would like to see in a new facility. The survey results indicated support for a multi-use community center that would include dedicated space for Hopewell Valley senior citizens. Hopewell Township officials are still evaluating the survey results and alternatives for a replacement facility.
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The final brick
On Sunday, Oct. 8, members of the Pennington Fire Company inserted a final, comemorative brick to an addition to their firehouse that was completed last year.
Local candidates to hold a public forum prior to November election By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Candidates for the Hopewell Township Committee and the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education will make their cases for election at a pair of back-to-back candidate forums next week. The Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters is sponsoring the candidate forums - one for the school board candidates on Oct. 18 and one for the township committee candidates on Oct. 19. Both sessions start at 7:30 p.m., and are open to the public. Four candidates are vying for See CANDIDATES, Page 3A three seats on the school board -
incumbent school board members Alyce Murray and Adam Sawicki, and newcomers Darius Matthews and Sarah Tracy. School board member Roy Dollard is not seeking re-election. All have been invited to appear at the Oct. 18 forum, which is being held at the Hopewell Valley Central High School’s television production studio at the high school at 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. In the township committee election, four candidates are seeking election to two seats currently held by township committeeman Kevin Kuchinski and township committeewoman Vanessa San-
dom. On the Democratic Party ticket, Kuchinski - who is serving as mayor this year - is running with Michael Ruger. Sandom is not seeking another term. The Republican Party is fielding the ticket of Luis Nicolao and Philip Volpe for the two township committee seats. All have been invited to take part in the Oct. 19 candidates forum, which will be held in the auditorium at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road. The two candidate forums will See FORUM, Page 3A
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Got a couple of hours to spare to support the arts? The Arts Council needs volunteers to help at the Amazing Pumpkin Carve, a walk-through exhibit of fifty giant pumpkins transformed by some of the region’s best artists. Mingle among pumpkins, take tickets or help us promote our upcoming events. The Amazing Pumpkin Carve is happening Oc-
tober 11-15 at Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, NJ. Email us at hvartscouncil@gmail.com for details about how you can help.
Birthday breakfast Please join us for a birthday breakfast in your honor, along with other Hopewell Valley Seniors celebrating birthdays in the months from July -December. We welcome and encourage spouses and guests to attend at a cost of $15, which may be paid at the door. Friday, October 13 at 9 a.m. at Hopewell Valley Golf Club.
Just a Walk Join Sourland Conservancy Executive Director, Caroline Katmann, for a relaxing walk on a lovely Sourland preserve. Once a month, Caroline chooses a new trail to explore in the Sourlands. Open to the public - invite a friend. No need to register, just come! This month, visit Goat Hill Overlook in Lambertville. Friday, October 13, 3:30-5 p.m., Goat Hill Overlook.
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Explore the forests and fields of Baldpate Mountain in search of primal sustenance — the fruits, nuts, and other vegetable products in our local flora. Jared Rosenbaum will lead the hike and highlight edible and medicinal species. Cover plant identification, conservation priorities, and preparation techniques will also be covered. Space is limited. Saturday, October 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Baldpate Mountain. Advance registration required: http://tiny.cc/fall_ foraging.
duction, “Spirits of Hopewell Valley,� will be presented on October 15 at 2 p.m. among the headstones at the Old Methodist Cemetery on PenningtonTitusville Road. o-sponsored by Pennington United Methodist Church, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and Pennington Public Library, the production will allow the public to hear voices from the past and experience history featuring eight local figures buried at the Methodist Cemetery and the Pennington African Cemetery. These two burying grounds contain the remains of some of Hopewell Valley’s first settlers, dating back to the early 1700’s and 1800’s. The live theater presentation will recount their lives, their deaths, and the joys and hardships in the historic times they lived. Period music will be provided by Hopewell Hall, an a cappella ensemble specializing in 18th and 19th century repertoire. A post-performance reception with light refreshments will be held at Pennington Public Library.
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Hope is in the Bag Shop to help. Shop for hope. Pennington Quality Market teams up with Capital Health’s Center for Comprehensive Breast Care to raise awareness about the disease that affects one out of eight women, and inform women about breast health the importance of early detection. Come shop at Pennington Quality Market on Saturday, October 21, and PQM will donate 5 percent of their total sales to Hope is in the Bag. Funds raised through Hope is in the Bag will enhance services that support women undergoing breast cancer treatment at Capital Health’s Center for Comprehensive Breast Care. Pennington Quality Market is once again proud to support an organization helping members of our local community whose lives have been impacted by the effects of breast cancer. To learn more about this event, please visit pqmonline.com or capitalhealth.org/hopeinthebag.
Stroke is a leading cause of serious impairment and death in the United States, but it can be prevented through early recognition and treatment. Join us to learn the signs and risk fac- Ghosts in the tors for stroke, presented by Sourlands Capital Health. Wednesday, Jim Davidson, local East October 18, 10 a.m. at the Amwell historian, has lived HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.
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Deer management at Baldpate The Mercer County Park Commission will conduct a deer management program at Baldpate Mountain on select days from Dec. 4, 2017, through Feb. 10, 2018. This program is a method for reducing the overabundant deer herd in the greater Hopewell Valley area. The Baldpate Mountain Deer Management Program is open only to participants who have applied and been accepted to the program. The deer management program is open for permit and winter bow, six-day firearm, permit shotgun and
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Local officials recognized as ‘trailblazers’ By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Hopewell Township Administrator Paul Pogorzelski and former Lawrence Township Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun hardly think of themselves as trailblazers. Yet the two men were honored last week when the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corp. presented them with the annual Trailblazer Award for their work in supporting the Lawrence Hopewell Trail. The award was created to honor organizations or individuals who provided extraordinary support to the effort for at least three years - whether it was leadership, professional expertise, financial contributions or advocacy for the bicycle- and pedestrian friendly Lawrence Hopewell Trail. “The Lawrence Hopewell Trail benefited from Rich Krawczun’s knowledge of the commu-
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nity, finance, government relations and construction, as well as his superb problem-solving skills,” said Eleanor V. Horne, co-president of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corp. Horne pointed out that most of the trail segments in Lawrence were built while Krawczun served as the Lawrence Township municipal manager. He retired from the top administrative post earlier this year. Pogorzelski, who holds a private pilot’s license, used his passion for flying to take aerial photographs of the terrain in Hopewell Township, said Becky Taylor, co-president of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corp. That was in the time before online maps were available. “Because of Paul’s avocation, we were able to establish the Lawrence Hopewell Trail route, using a perspective that other-
wise would not be available to us,” Taylor said. Cartoonist Mike Scott, who created caricatures of each winner, drew a cartoon of Pogorzelski in his Cessna airplane, grinning as he flew the private aircraft. Krawczun’s caricature featured him relaxing in a chair along the trail as he thought about his new, post-retirement life in Florida. Since its inception in 2001, 19 miles of the 22mile-long Lawrence Hopewell Trail have been built throughout Lawrence and Hopewell townships. Neighboring towns are looking to get on board by extending the trail. The off-road Lawrence Hopewell Trail connects Bristol-Myerrs Squibb Co. campuses in the two townships, as well as the EducaCourtesy photo tional Testing Service and the Mercer County-owned Former Lawrence Townshp Municipal Manager Richard Krawczun (left) and Hopewell Township Administrator Paul Pogorzelski (right) were recognized earlier this month. Mercer Meadows Park.
from October through May. Bring a yoga mat, a beach towel as well as any other props you like to use and wear stretchable clothing. This class is open to the public and all levels are welcome. Come out and practice yoga to calm your mind, relax your body and restore your spirit. For questions, email Nancy McCormack at mccormackne@comcast.net or call 609-333-1188.
every month at the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Soup and cookies are served at 12:30 p.m. followed by shared memoirs. A topic is assigned, but one may write on any topic or just eat and listen. All ages are welcome. Call Howard Bennett at 267-980-6518 for info. Â Send items to amartins@centraljersey.co m or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.
Memoir Group meetings The Memoir Group meets the third Thursday of
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minute opening statement. Next, they will be asked a series of questions that have been prepared by the Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters. During a second round of questioning, each candidate may
pose a question to one other candidate. Once the round of questioning have been completed, each candidate will be given one minute for a closing statement.
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 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 Continued from Page 1A Murphy also touched on public employee pensions. “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
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Kuchinski, Ruger campaign misrepresents facts To the editor:
Fiscal conservatives should back Dems for committee To the editor:
Does anyone really believe that Democrat candidates Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger; their Campaign Manager Peter Sandford; and supporter Courtney Peters-Manning are not aware that, in 2013 and 2014, Democrat Vanessa Sandom was mayor with a Democrat majority on the Hopewell Township Committee, when they complain about prior tax increases? Or is something more sinister than mere ignorance going on when they falsely claimed that Republicans controlled the township committee during those years, in each of their recent letters to the editor? Apparently, the Kuchinski-Ruger campaign has so little respect for the voters, or for themselves, that they can make such a blatantly false claim, which is easily subject to being disproven by fact-checking or a good memory. Similarly, both Kuchinski (10/6 HVN) and Pete Sandford (9/29 HVN) falsely claimed in their letters that “Hopewell Township once again has the lowest equalized tax rate in Mercer County,” which is another easily disproven falsehood. A visit to the Mercer County Board of Taxation website shows that Hopewell Township is not even one of the lowest three equalized tax rates in Mercer County in 2017. We were not the lowest equalized tax rate last year, in 2016, either according to the County Board of Taxation website - proving a double distortion. Is deceiving the public fun, candidates Kuchinski and Ruger? Apparently so, when you choose to run a dishonest campaign. Harvey Lester Titusville
I read with interest that one of the newly announced Republican candidates for Hopewell Township Committee claims to be a fiscal conservative. If that’s really the case, perhaps he should drop out of the race and endorse Democratic candidates Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger for township committee. They are the true champions of fiscal responsibility in Hopewell Valley. Over the past two years, Mayor Kuchinski has reined in out-of-control spending and delivered a 2017 budget that is below 2015 spending levels. The township is doing more with less, while restoring bulky waste, rebuilding our Public Works fleet after the fire, and paying down debt, so that we and our children are not held hostage to high future interest costs. Michael Ruger, as a member of the Finance Advisory Committee, has gone through the township’s budget line by line, challenging unnecessary spending and championing debt reduction so that we can eliminate the $1.5 million plus in interest expenses that prior Republican Committees burdened us with. Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger aren’t just talking the talk on fiscal responsibility; they have taken concrete actions to cut spending and keep taxes as low as possible. And they will continue to do so if re-elected. On November 7, please join me in supporting the true fiscal conservatives in Hopewell Township by voting for both Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger, Democrats for Hopewell Township Committee.
Kuchinski says he and Ruger are environmentally friendly To the editor: Hopewell Township is undeniably a special place, with its rolling hills and farmland, miles of recreational trails, strong schools, and a cohesive community spirit. The people of Hopewell Township look out for one another and we’ve worked together over the years to build a strong community. I believe in giving back to the community and that’s why I have served on the Hopewell Township Committee the last three years, and am running for re-election. Together, we have made strong progress in protecting Hopewell Valley’s rural character. With FoHVOS, the Watershed, the NJ Conservation Foundation, and other area groups and municipalities, we worked to preserve open space across Hopewell Township. This includes the dedication of the new Mt. Rose Preserve that prevented the construction of hundreds of new homes and the resulting traffic. With our Agricultural Advisory Committee, we have sourced outside grant monies to preserve working farms, ensuring families can afford to continue farming their land and pass it on to the next generation. And we have fought to keep sewers and the associated unchecked development out of currently pristine areas of the township. Looking ahead, we must continue the fight to protect our quality of life. This includes stopping the PennEast pipeline. I have been and will continue to be on the front lines of this battle, in partnership with fellow residents, other elected officials and environmental organizations. We will also partner with the Lawrence Hopewell Trail organization to complete the trail and make Hopewell a more walk-able/bike-able community. Just this year, we lobbied for and were granted a $1 million state grant (one of only seven in the state) to complete one of the last remaining segments off of Carter Road. My running mate, Michael Ruger, currently serves on the Environmental Commission and shares these values. He and I are committed to protecting Hopewell Township and preserving its rural character. Let’s work together to keep Hopewell Township green and affordable. On November 7, please vote for both Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger for Hopewell Township Committee. Kevin D. Kuchinski Democratic Candidate for Hopewell Township Committee
Billie Moore Hopewell Township
Democrats are the right choice for township seniors To the editor:
Hopewell Township is a great place to live for seniors. My mother moved here several years ago and has made many new friends. My mother in law, June Vogler, lived in the township for over forty years. She moved to Four Seasons in Brandon Farms shortly after it was built. But we can make the township even better for seniors. Our seniors have given much to our community through their taxes and civic involvement. And our community needs to give back in return. We particularly need to ensure that everyone—including nonprofit groups, religious organizations, and local government—take the steps necessary to allow seniors who want to remain in their homes to do so. Last year, Hopewell Township hired a new senior services coordinator. She serves as a single point of contact for our seniors to call to learn about all the services and activities in the community. Last week, the township committee approved an agreement to keep the Senior Center in Pennington Borough open. Thanks to an innovative, cost-effective solution, repairs and improvements will be made through contributions from the municipalities, the county and local businesses. And earlier this year, the township committee approved funding to explore design options for a new senior and community center. This action, coupled with the survey to collect local opinion on a center (a requirement to unlock $1.5 million in Mercer County funds), represents significant progress towards construction of a center. All of these actions happened under a Democratic-led township committee. Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and I will continue to support our seniors. We will not turn the clock back on the progress that has been made, or turn our backs on our seniors. Please vote for Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger for Hopewell Township Committee. For more information about our campaign, please visit our Facebook page at Kuchinski and Ruger for Hopewell Township.
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MCCC opens new Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
Mercer County Community College (MCCC) rolled out the latest in high-technology workforce development programs, highlighted by the ribbon cutting on the college’s new $1.2 million, 3,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory on the West Windsor Campus. “As technology changes the way we live and work, Mercer County Community College is committed to leading the way we educate our future workforce,” said MCCC President Dr. Jianping Wang. “We want our students to learn what their future employers expect them to know while they are with us, not after they leave.” More than 100 individuals attended the event, including state, county, and local elected officials from throughout the region, New Jersey Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Aaron Fichtner, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, and Mercer County Freeholder Chair Pat Colavita, as well as dozens of representatives from Mercer County business and industry. The Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory is a first of its kind in the region, with the next closest facility located in Camden. The state-of-the art laboratory features vertical and horizontal mills, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) mills, lathes, CNC lathes, drill presses, vertical and horizontal band saws, surface grinder and power press. Students now have the option of earning a degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, a
program that began with the Fall 2017 semester. “Employers need to be able to find qualified candidates, and that’s especially true in manufacturing, which has become a highly technical field,” Hughes said. “This new facility will enable our students to develop the skills they need to succeed, benefitting our business community and making county even stronger.” Groundbreaking for the laboratory was in August 2016. It is the first major construction project on the West Windsor Campus since the Welcome Center was built in 2009. Funding for the project was made possible through the Building Our Future Bond Act, approved by New Jersey voters in 2012. In addition to the new Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory, the event highlighted MCCC’s new highdefinition digital production and broadcast studio, made possible by a four-year, $100,000 grant from Dow Jones. MCCC’s Television and Digital Film students now have the opportunity to gain real-world experience in live, mobile production, and will be using the unit to broadcast and live stream local sporting events this fall, beginning with a Robbinsville High School football game on Oct. 27. The unit was used to live stream the ribbon cutting event on YouTube. (View an archived copy of the broadcast here). MCCC also showcased two brand new programs designed to give students real-world experience and skills: The new Unmanned
Aerial Systems (UAS), or drone pilot certification program, and the Domain Tech Academy@ Mercer. Both programs give students the ability to immediately transfer their learning experience to employment opportunities, and in some cases, qualify for paid internships. In addition, two new MCCC programs designed to give students real-world experience and skills were on display: The new Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drone pilot certification program, and the Domain Tech Academy@Mercer. The Domain Tech Academy, a partnership with Domain Computer Services, is a full-service operation located on the West Windsor Campus providing computer technical support for home, small business, and commercial customers. Paid student interns, under the supervision of Domain engineers, provide diagnostic and repair services for personal computers, hourly and contract technical support for businesses, and Smart Home services. The UAS program, which begins Oct. 24 with MCCC’s seven-week session, is a cooperative partnership with ABJ Drones. ABJ will provide instructors and the latest in hands-on drone technology for the program, and will include MCCC students in the company’s network of commercial drone pilots, with opportunities for employment upon completion of the UAS curriculum.
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St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday worship schedule is at 8 a.m. for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 10 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Sunday morning children’s program for ages four years through eighth grade meets during the 10 a.m. service. Nursery care is also provided for children under four years. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visitwww.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in
Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available. The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com. St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and
Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespennington.org for more information. Hopewell United Methodist — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small group meets at 9 a.m. The study is led by
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From the earliest years, tombstone symbolism has reflected the prevailing beliefs of the time. The recurrent theme of the skull and crossbones among the Puritans was based upon their contempt for mortal existence. Over time, with increasing hope of a desirable immortality and faith in the Romantic notion of perfectibility, there came a shift to a portrayal of winged cherubs on gravestones. As grief became the primary emotion, tombstone art shifted toward willow trees, ornate urns, and grieving angels. Now, technology and changing perceptions are giving shape to new notions about the symbols and artwork we see carved in stone. Today, heightened interest in Internet imagery has led many people to display realistic laser-etched portraits on headstones.
Selecting a headstone for your loved one is an important step in the healing process. The completed headstone is an everlasting tribute that can be cherished for years to come. To learn more about the funeral services we offer, please call 609-737-2900. We offer a variety of ways for you to honor their life, pay tribute, and celebrate special memories as you begin to heal and find closure. Our funeral home is located at 21 North Main St. Continuous Family Service Since 1881. “Perhaps they are not stars but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are happy.” Eskimo legend
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Pastor Kate. Children’s Sunday school will continue with its fall study of People in the Old Testament. They meet during the morning service time. Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible. For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at 609466-0471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.or g. You can also visit us on Facebook. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609466-0862. The fax number is 609-466-4229. Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation. The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings. There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website. All are welcome. The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-7371221 or visit facebook.com/PennPres and pennres.org for more information.
First Presbyterian of Titusville — The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville announces its weekly schedule. The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Kids Connection classes have kids gathering in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 10:45 a.m. the Adult Education class, which is currently studying Galatians, meets in the Heritage Room. On Sunday, October 22, the church will host StoneHearth Bluegrass Band for a concert at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 pp (family rates are available). Food concession begins at 4 p.m. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drivealong the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found by v i s i t i n g w w w. t i t u s v i l l e c h u r c h . o r g , facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling (609) 737-1385. Bethel AME Church Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-7370922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events. Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m. The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. TUMC Youth Group meets Sunday evenings, twice a month. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an after-worship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday. TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and family-friendly. All are welcome, come as you are. TUMC was founded in 1806, and is located at 7 Church Road in Titusville. For more information visit www.titusvilleumc.org or contact the church office 609-737-2622. St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609-730-1703. Parish phone is 609-7372015. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service
only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org. Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available. Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609-7301114. First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Special needs accommodations are available. Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington. Questions? Call 609-7372282. Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org. Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — The Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski, of Lambertville, is settled minister of the church at 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Services are at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests. For info, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org. His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937. Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing. To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609-771-8819 or charlieshirley@verizon.net. With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to amartins@ centraljersey.com so it arrives by 3 p.m. Friday.
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Events at the Pennington Public Library include: Spirits of Hopewell Valley: Come and hear voices from the past with a historical reenactment featuring eight local figures buried at the Methodist Cemetery on PenningtonTitusville Road and the Pennington African Cemetery on South Main Street. These idyllic burying grounds contain the remains of some of Hopewell Valley’s first settlers, dating back to the early 18th and 19th centuries. Spirits of Hopewell Valley recounts their lives and deaths, the historical times, and the joys and hardships they shared. Period music will be performed by the Hopewell Hall, a small a cappella ensemble specializing in 18th and 19th century repertoire. History is more than dates and times. It is people: stories of their lives, hopes, joys and sorrow. Come and listen to how life was lived right here in Hopewell Township in its earliest years. Post-performance reception with light refreshments to be held at the Pennington Public Library, featuring photography by Cheryl Jackson. Sponsored by the Pennington Public Library, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and the United Methodist Church of Pennington. Sunday, October 15, 2 p.m.; Rain date: October 22, 2 p.m. Halloween Drop-In Craft Week: Leading up to and on Halloween, stop by the library to create spooky and fun Halloween-themed crafts. Decorate your very own pillowcase trick-ortreat bag. Bring your own bag or we will provide one (while supplies last). Great fun for the whole family. October 24-31, New Jersey
Room & designated areas throughout the library. Local Author Reading & Family Art Workshop: The Day I Met My Shadow: Join us on Saturday, November 4 at 11 a.m. for a shadow themed morning! Local author Melissa Brun will read her recently published picture book, The Day I Met My Shadow. Then create your own personal shadow puppet theater from a combination of recycled and new materials. This workshop is intended for pre-school aged and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult assistance with craft is preferred. About the book: When a little boy goes out to play, he discovers something mysterious, which he can’t seem to get away from, no matter how hard he tries. About the author: Melissa Brun teaches preschool, owns a photography business, and lives in Pennington with her husband Dan, stepson Luke and fur-kid Rocket. Co-sponsored by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. Registration: kha@penningtonlibrary.org Ongoing: Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to de-stress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read,
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watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month. Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September. Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our longrunning, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. November 2 - The Art of Hearing Heartbeats; December 7 - Book and Film Hidden Figures. First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month— nothing longer than 120 pages. Nov 14 - The Lifted Veil by George Eliot; Dec 12 - The Lemoine Affair by Marcel Proust. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Take a break at the library Friday afternoons in September for Relaxing Art Fridays — enjoy knitting, coloring, quilting, or other relaxing craft you bring along, and share the company of other fellow craft enthusiasts. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack. RAF will be held Fridays, October 13 & 27 at 1 p.m. Join us on Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. as the Anime Aficionados watch the first three episodes of the action, Sci-Fi series Tokyo ESP. Plot Summary: Rinka is a financially struggling high school girl living
with her single father in Tokyo. One day, while going home from school, she sees a penguin flying in the sky towards the Tokyo Sky Tree. She chases after it only to find fish swimming in the air. One of the fish goes through Rinka and causes her to pass out. She wakes up to find that she has developed the ability to slip through solid objects. Please note: Anime will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Films are for an adult and older teen audience and may include adult (rating of 17+) content Try our new book club, The Short of It, which focuses on the short story. Each month we’ll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month’s author is Alice Munro and her short stories, “Walter Brothers Cowboy,” “Day of the Butterfly,” and “Boys and Girls.” No registration necessary. The group meets on Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m., and copies of the stories are available at the Reference/Information Desk. Join us for this month’s Adult Craft on Wednesday, October 18 at 10 a.m. Materials will be provided. Registration is required; to register, contact the library at www.mcl.org or call us at (609)737-2610. Join canal author and historian Linda J. Barth on Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. for History Talk: The Delaware & Raritan Canal. She will introduce you to the people, the bridges, the locks, and the aqueducts that made the canal work. This waterway, now the centerpiece of a popular state park, transported men and supplies between New York and Philadelphia during three wars. Inventor John Holland used the canal to deliver his Holland VI
submarine to Washington for its Navy trials, and luxury yachts, like J .P. Morgan’s Tarantula, cruised the waterway. Come learn more about this gem of central New Jersey. Join us on Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m. for our newly formed book club, African-American Author Spotlight, which celebrates contemporary AfricanAmerican authors. This month we’ll discuss A.L. Herbert, as well as her Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mystery series. The first two books, Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles and Murder with Macaroni and Cheese) are being lauded for their delicious plots and engaging characters. Cozy mystery fans aren’t the only readers consuming her books. Join us as we discuss Herbert’s tasty whodunits. Registration is requested. Stop by the library for this month’s Movie for Adults: La La Land (2016) being screened on Wednesday, October 25, 1:30 & 6:15 p.m. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as Mia and Sebastian, an actress and a jazz musician pursuing their Hollywood dreams — and finding each other — in a vibrant celebration of hope, dreams, and love. No registration necessary. PG-13, 128 minutes. Take advantage of one of the two opportunities this month to learn the fundamentals about preparing wills, healthcare directives, and powers of attorneys with our Estate Planning Information Sessions. The next session will be on Saturday, October 28 at 2 p.m. The session will include a description of the probate process. Registration requested. Resume reviews are available by appointment. Call Andrea Merrick at 609-
737-2610 to register for a convenient time for help in creating or reviewing your resume. One-on-one help with library digital resources, like e-books, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-7372610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-7372610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30 a.m., preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities. Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Cookbook Book Club: Cookbook Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the library from 6:30-8 p.m. As well as book discussion, each participant chooses a recipe from the cookbook of the month and prepares a dish to share at the meeting. The meeting is free but sign up is needed. Please stop by the library to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the current cookbook selection. Hopewell Public Library (609-466-1625) is at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available at redlibrary.org and on Facebook.
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Sandy Millspaugh: Conservation Trailblazer
The year was 2002, and New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s board of trustees faced a tough decision. The owner of a nearly 10,000-acre cranberry farm in the Pine Barrens was getting out of the business. He wanted to know if NJ Conservation would buy his property for $12.5 million and turn it into a nature preserve. The opportunity was incredible. The land was surrounded on almost all sides by public forest and parkland, and this 10,000 acres was referred to as both the “hole in the doughnut” and “the heart of the Pine Barrens.” But the board was divided over the daunting prospect of raising so much money, which could potentially detract from land preservation efforts elsewhere in the state. That’s when Gordon “Sandy” Millspaugh spoke up and reminded his fellow trustees of the organization’s core mission to preserve land and natural resources throughout the Garden State. “If we don’t do it, what are we here for?” he asked. That clinched the vote, and the rest is history. The property is now known as the Franklin Parker Preserve - named for the first chairman of the state Pinelands Commission - and it’s a true ecological treasure in the heart of the Pine Barrens. It is home to many rare plants and animals, and researchers from around the world have conducted scientific studies
there. It has 27 miles of trails, including a section of the popular Batona Trail, and two wildlife observation platforms from which bald eagles can often be spotted. Without Sandy Millspaugh’s voice of reason and responsibility, this amazing public preserve might not exist today. Sandy passed away on Sept. 12 at the age of 83. He was a champion of land conservation, the environment, and humanity. He was known for his intelligence, integrity, kindness and generosity. “Sandy Millspaugh was one of those special people who not only cared deeply about his community, but was willing to dedicate all his free time to making the world around him a better place,” reflected former New Jersey Governor Christie Todd Whitman. “He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.” Sandy was a tax and estate attorney and devoted a substantial amount of his time to nonprofit and charitable organizations. He was a trustee at the Victoria Foundation, a Newarkbased philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in need, protecting water resources and preserving open space. “Sandy Millspaugh served as a beloved trustee of Victoria Foundation for over 40 years,“ said Irene Cooper-Basch, Executive Officer at Victoria Foundation. “With his heart of gold, Sandy kept us focused on
doing everything humanly possible to alleviate the suffering of children and families living in poverty in Newark. As chair of the Environment Committee, Sandy cared deeply about saving those lands that held the state’s precious drinking water supply. And as chair of the Personnel Committee, he cared as much about the Foundation’s employees as he did about our mission.“ He was a board member at New Jersey Conservation Foundation for over 20 years, including two terms as president and several years as honorary trustee. He was instrumental in establishing the Red Oak Society to promote planned giving. He served for two decades as trustee and counsel to the Upper Raritan Watershed Association (now Raritan Headwaters), where he conducted a feasibility study on protecting land through conservation easements. Easements allow conservation organizations to acquire and extinguish development rights on designated properties, without purchasing the land itself. “Sandy helped so many of us in the land preservation business,” said Cindy Ehrenclou, executive director of Raritan Headwaters. “He provided guidance to us and was the reason we started accepting conservation easements.” He was a charter trustee of the New Jersey Chapter of the Nature Conservancy and served for 12 years as a member of the NJ Haz-
ardous Waste Commission. He was also a trustee at the Matheny School in Peapack, which serves children with disabilities. Even as his health declined, Sandy remained active in causes close to his heart. Last winter, he attended a Bernardsville town council meeting to speak out in favor of a proposed law to protect underground
aquifers. “I strongly believe you can’t take water for granted,” Sandy told the council. After Sandy’s passing, accolades poured in. Ken Klipstein, current NJ Conservation president, described him as a “kind, generous and an inspiring leader.” Chris Daggett, president of the Geraldine
R. Dodge Foundation, remembered him as “a great person - down-to-earth, thoughtful, smart, insightful, kind, and a good guy to have on your side.” Tom Wells, director of government relations for The Nature Conservancy, described him as “a kind-spirited human being ... in the same mold as Frank Parker, Ed
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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Howell Farm corn maze now open through October
Howell Farm’s 21st annual Corn Maze opens with wild and wooly challenges for those prepared to navigate its 10-foot-tall corn and match wits with its MazeMaster. The maze is a giant, walk-on puzzle whose pathways form the image of a shepherd and flock of sheep, a familiar sight at the nearby Howell Farm. Maze-goers who find the puzzle pieces can solve its three-way game board and will be eligible for prizes, boasting rights and top billing on the maze’s big scoreboard. Those seeking the ultimate challenge can try solving the maze in the dark, when moon, stars and lamplight are needed to find the way out. Team-building challenges for schools, community groups and businesses are available on weekdays, by reservation. General admission is $10 for ages 10 and older, $8 for children ages 5-9 and free for children 4 and under. In October, entry hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. On all dates, the maze closes one hour after the latest entry time. The maze includes a courtyard with music, games, photo-ops and pedal tractors for kids. Hayrides, food, a farm stand with pumpkins, and the farm’s traditional hay bale maze is also offered. In connection with the maze theme, shepherd and working dog trainer Gene Sheninger will demonstrate the art and science and herding sheep with border collies during special presentations Oct. 14 and 15. The maze is the annual fundraiser of the all-volunteer Friends of Howell Farm, a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Proceeds from the maze are used to support the farm‘s historic preservation projects and its educational programs for schools. Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County
Park Commission. The corn maze is located on Valley Road one mile west of the farm. GPS address: 17 Valley Road, Hopewell Township, N.J. 08530. The farm’s Visitor Center and historic site are located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Visiting hours at the farm are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call the farm office at (609) 737-3299 or visit www.howellfarm.org or www.mercercountyparks.org.
Entries sought for photography show Attention, photographers. “Mercer County Photography 2017,” a juried competition, will take place Oct. 26 through Dec. 8 at the Silva Gallery of Art at The Pennington School. The exhibit, which is sponsored by the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage, is open to all artists, 18 years or older, currently living, attending school or employed in Mercer County. Images must have been created within the past three years utilizing photographic processes including black and white photography, color photography, non-silver processes, book art and computer processed photography. Work must be appropriately presented for gallery installation. Two-dimensional work must be framed and properly wired for hanging. The juror for this exhibit will be Anita Allyn, Associate Professor of Art at The College of New Jersey and an interdisciplinary artist whose works combine photography, video, animation and print. Monetary and merit awards will include Best in Show, Juror’s Choice, Honorable Mentions and Mercer County Purchase Awards. Entries must be hand-delivered to the Silva Gallery of Art, 112 West Delaware Ave., Pennington, on Saturday, Oct. 21, between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Accepted work
will be posted Oct. 21 at 3:45 p.m. An opening reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., with an awards ceremony to begin at 5:45 p.m. The exhibit will close Friday, Dec. 8. Work not accepted for the exhibit must be picked up Oct. 21 between 3:45 and 5 p.m. Exhibited work must be picked up Friday, Dec. 8, between 6 and 8 p.m., or Saturday, Dec. 9, between 9 a.m. and noon.
Home energy assistance available to eligible residents Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes is reminding residents that assistance is available for energy costs for those who qualify. The county’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), offered in coordination with the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, allows individuals meeting various income qualifications to apply for bill payment assistance, energy crisis assistance and energy-related home repairs. LIHEAP is designed to help low-income families and individuals meet home heating and medically necessary cooling costs. This
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Continued from Page 7A Babbott, and so many other past NJ Conservation trustees.” “Sandy was an outstanding president of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation board,” said David Moore, former Executive Director. “Sandy’s calm insight and acumen was a major asset to the organization and he was always
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ready to lend a helping hand to the board and employees. We got to be friends over the half century of our mutual involvement with NJ Conservation and I will miss him, and our talk of old times.” Sandy is already deeply missed, but those of us lucky enough to know him will never forget him. May Sandy’s life inspire others to become kind-hearted and
generous conservation trailblazers, too. To learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
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NOTICE OF PENDING BOND ORDINANCE 808 AND SUMMARY
Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 810 was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Hopewell, County of Mercer, on October 5, 2017, and that second reading/public hearing will be held on November 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Hopewell Borough Council meeting to be held at the Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, at which time all persons interested shall be given the opportunity to be heard on the Ordinance.
The bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, on October 5, 2017. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Borough Hall in the Borough on November 2, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full bond ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Clerk's office for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond ordinance follows:
HOPEWELL VALLEY NEWS PUBLISH: October 2017
Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. 809 was introduced and passed on first reading at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Hopewell, County of Mercer, on October 5, 2017, and that second reading/public hearing will be held on November 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as possible, at the Hopewell Borough Council meeting to be held at the Hopewell Borough Hall, 88 East Broad Street, Hopewell, NJ, at which time all persons interested shall be given the opportunity to be heard on the Ordinance.
year, the application started Oct. 2, 2017, and runs through April 30, 2018. To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent; and have gross income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. An eligibility chart can be found on the Mercer County website at https://goo.gl/Lj6jCY. Clients may register at the McDade Administration Building, Room 106, 640 South Broad St., Trenton, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays until 6:30 p.m. through April 30, 2018. Clients also may be served during specific hours at County Connection, Route 33 at Paxson Avenue, Hamilton. County Connection hours will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon by appointment only, and Saturdays, Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during the Saturday hours. Please note: All Mercer County offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 7, for Election Day; and Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day.
Copies of this ordinance are available in the Municipal clerk's office. BY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Copies of this ordinance are available in the Municipal clerk's office. Michele Hovan Borough Administrator/Clerk
BY ORDER OF THE BOROUGH COUNCIL Michele Hovan Borough Administrator/Clerk Summary of Ordinance No. 809: Capital Ordinance to authorize roofing repairs for the Hopewell Public Library
Summary of Ordinance 810 An ordinance to amend Chapter VII of the “Revised General Ordinances of the Borough of Hopewell, 1975” as amended, by adding N. Lanning Avenue to the schedule of streets prohibiting trucks over 4 tons. HVN, 1X, 10/13/17, FEE $20.46
Title: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR EAST PROSPECT STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II IN AND BY THE BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL, IN THE COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY, APPROPRIATING $370,000 THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $370,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH TO FINANCE THE COST THEREOF Purpose: East Prospect Street Road Improvements Phase II, including all work and materials necessary therefor and incidental thereto Appropriation: $370,000
HVN, 1x, 10/13/17, $21.39 Bonds/Notes Authorized: $370,000 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3336 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-020058-16 BETWEEN: WILMINGTON TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs LOUIS F. SIWY, ET AL
Grant Appropriated: A grant expected to be received in the amount of $240,000 from the State of New Jersey Department of Transportation Section 20 Costs: $45,000 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3331 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-043440-13
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
BETWEEN: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs DIANE K. SHALJIAN, ET AL
Useful Life: 10 years Michele Hovan, Clerk This Notice is published pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-17. HVN, 10/13/17, 1x, $34.41 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3344 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-003280-17
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
BETWEEN: HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. vs CHERYL GRUETZMACHER, ET AL
Premises commonly known as: 23 OLD YORK ROAD
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
Tax lot 5 IN BLOCK 38 Dimensions: (approx): 283 FEET WIDE BY 100 IRR .63 AC FEET LONG
Premises commonly known as: 77 KINGWOOD STOCKTON ROAD
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Tax lot 14 IN BLOCK 30
Nearest Cross Street: WOODWARD LANE The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $549,706.66 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
*Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation. To ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Dimensions: (approx): .3000 Nearest Cross Street: ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $531,736.10 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, P.C. (609)250-0700 DATED: February 6, 2017
HVN, 4x, 9/29/17, 10/6/17, 10/13/17, 10/20/17 Fee: $219.48 Affidavit: $15.00
Premises commonly known as: 26 BRITTON ROAD Tax lot 17.04
IN BLOCK 26
Dimensions: (approx): 8.725 AC Nearest Cross Street: EASTON TRENTON TURNPIKE
Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64:3 and 4:57:2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF RAS CITRON, LLC (973) 575-0707 DATED: August 17, 2017
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
HVN, 1x 9/22/17, 9/29/17, 10/4/17 10/13/17 Fee: $208.32 Aff: $15.00
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $500,703.72 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and exent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3337 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-011924-16 BETWEEN: PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs JOSEPH C. DISTEFANO, JR Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, October 25, 2017
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, P.C. (609) 250-0700 DATED: August 8, 2017 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3334 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-013281-16 BETWEEN: REPUBLIC FIRST BANK D/B/A REPUBLIC BANK vs RICHARD R. ANDERSON, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Premises commonly known as: 161 SANDY RIDGE ROAD
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Dimensions: (approx): 190.30FT X 228.40FT X 190.27FT X 228.40FT
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Nearest Cross Street: LAMBERTVILLE HEADQUARTERS ROAD
Premises commonly known as: 207 GOAT HILL ROAD
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
Tax lot 1.07 IN BLOCK 28
*Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. ***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3349 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-027384-16 BETWEEN: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC vs GLORIA SCHELLHORN, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:
Tax lot 6 IN BLOCK 39
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $225,130.14 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
HVN, 1x, 10/4/17, 10/13/17, 10/20/17, 10/27/17 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 540 ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD Tax lot 5
Dimensions: (approx): 8.5 AC
IN BLOCK 23
Dimensions: (approx): .30 AC
Nearest Cross Street: CHIMNEY HILL DRIVE The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $1,887,121.84 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding liens or encumbrances remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed hereby and, if so, to ascertain the current amount due thereon. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
Nearest Cross Street: DELAWARE DRIVE
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $162,018.04 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
Taxes: Current through 3rd Quarter of 2017* Sewer: Open balance amount of $l,048.24, good through 9/30/17* *Plus interest on these figures through date of payoff and any and all subsequent taxes, water and sewer amounts. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: August 17, 2017
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SALDUTTI LAW GROUP (856) 779-0300 DATED: August 21, 2017
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: April 26, 2017
HVN, 1x, 9/29/17, 10/6/17, 10/13/17, 10/20/17 Fee: $226.92 Affidavit: $15.00
HVN, 4x, 9/22/17, 9/29/17, 10/6/17, 10/13/17, Fee: $212.04 Aff: $15.00
HVN, 4x, 10/6/17, 10/13/17, 10/20/17, 10/27/17 Fee: $204.60 Affidavit: $15.00
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HOPEWELL VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION RECAP
Last weekend, the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association continued its fall recreational season. The following is a submitted collection of the weekend’s results. D2 Boys Modells lost 2 - 1 on Saturday against Carnegie Cat Clinic in a close matchup. Allen Ye, Brady DeCore and Joseph Troiano led the charge in the first quarter but were not able to find the right formula against this tough defensive team. Patrick Schouten, Anthony Rinaldi and Joshua Rheinhardt fought hard in the second quarter and were able to convert with Josh Rheinhardt scoring the goal. Logan Turnbull, Brett Sirolly, Chance Hutnik and Jackson Ruf led a solid defensive effort keeping Carnegie at bay during their many offensive runs. Modells player of the game goes to Roman Scaturro. Roman has really picked up his game in providing solid defense for Modells and helping move the ball down field. Modells won 4 - 3 on Sunday against Kuppek Landscaping. Brady DeCore and Joseph Troiano started off the first quarter with two quick goals while Brett Sirolly, Roman Scaturro, Allen Ye and Anthony Rinaldi ran defense keeping our opponent to one goal that quarter. Ryan Batcha and Chance Hutnik helped in many of the pushes down field while in offense. Patrick Schouten scored our third goal in the third quarter and Josh Rheinhardt was able to score the fourth quarter goal to keep Modells in the lead for the win. Modells player of the game is Logan Turnbull. Logan had many crucial plays in stopping drives to goal by Kuppek, but also stepped it up in goal with a few game winning saves. Team Stelitano had a nail-biter of a game on Saturday, Oct. 7, which resulted in a tie. Substantial defensive plays by two team Stelitano players, with superb goal keeping by Peter Merk and Lukas Yiacas of team Stelitano making numerous saves to ensure a tough game. A fast break by Charlie Clark almost resulted in a winning goal. Team Stelitano tied 2-2 with Seamus Manning & a HVSA own-goal from a corner kick were the goal scorers. Team Stelitano had another nail-biter of a game against Burwood’s Landscape and Patio Design on Sunday, Oct. 8 which resulted in a win. Outstanding play by Lukas Yiacas both in goal and on the field, he made enormous contributions to the result of the game. Quite a few shots on the opponents goal failed to make their target. Team Stelitano won 3-2 with Lukas Yiacas (2) & Zack Lubas being the goal scorers. Burdwood’s Landscape and Patio Design played Kuppek Landscaping on Saturday. Eli Angarone and Ryan Fornal ran up and down the field tirelessly, making great defensive and offensive plays. Defenders Juan Geller, Dylan Somma, and Matthew Sarni put up a great fight. Burdwood’s fighting spirit paid off with a last minute goal scored by Vincent Matticoli, assisted by Eli Angarone and Dylan Hersh. Burdwood’s lost to Kuppek, 5-1. On Sunday, Burdwood’s Landscape and Patio Design challenged Stellitano Heating & AC in an action packed game. Eli Angarone netted an early first quarter goal for Burdwood‘s. Christopher Mackin drove in another goal for
Burdwood’s after connecting with Eli Angarone’s throwin pass. Gavin Gola, Adhithya Siva, and Dylan Somma fought hard on defense to keep Stellitano at bay. In a hard fought game, Stellitano defeated Burdwood’s with a score of 3-2. On Saturday, Capital Health fell 8-1 to an organized J & V Trophies. Chris Miliaresis scored the Capitals’ lone goal on an opening run in the second quarter. John Grgurich and Donald Chen provided consistent support in midfield and on defense throughout the game. On Sunday, the Capitals played a hard-fought game, but fell 3-0 to HVSA after single goals in each of the last three quarters. The J&V Trophies team played against Capital Health on Saturday and was able to get the third game won this season. Luke Rodefeld scored four goals and Conor O’Boyle scored four more. Final score was 8-1. J&V Trophies played against Wilson Apple Funeral Home on Sunday on a really intense game. J&V Trophies was winning 2-1 but Wilson Apple Funeral Home tied up the game at the end of third quarter. Adam Rusell and Gavin Seibold played furiously as strikers. No substitutions for J&V Trophies worn down the team and J&V Trophies lost for a final score 5-2. Luke Rodefeld, midfielder, scored both goals for J&V Trophies. The Kluppek Landscaping team had a relatively easy game with Burwoods Landscapes on Saturday Oct 9 - a team they had played and won against before. They quickly went up by two goals in the first half thanks to star player Aiden Luciano. In the third quarter Aiden scored one more goal with some individual brilliance while James Todd had a good sense of position in the middle of the penalty box to score the fourth goal. Aiden scored another goal in the fourth quarter before Burwoods got one back. Final score was 5-1 The next day, Sunday Oct. 10, Kluppek played the Modells, scoring their first goal with some individual skills by Aiden Luciano. After some back and forth in the first half, the match was very evenly tied at 2-2 - with both of the goals coming from Aiden. In the third quarter, Modells mounted pressure on the Kluppek defense, bringing the score to 2-4. In the last quarter, Kluppek went all out, putting their best players in the offense. Modells did good thwarting our attacks for a while by clearing with big kicks. Ultimately, time ran out and Kluppek fell to Modells with a final score of 3-4. D2 Girls Stark and Stark Team Bob had their best weekend yet with two wins. Saturday, they beat Francos on a beautiful goal by Caroline Sirolly which came off of a beautiful assist by Sydney Young. Rebekka Siegelheim threw up a shutout. Sunday saw Team Bob beat Nectars 2-0 with goals from Angelyn Zhao and Sydne Youngy. Rebekka Seigelheim and Reagan Silvestri combined for the shutout. 2007G The 2007 Reign came home the U11 champions at this weekend’s Hamilton Tournament. Saturday morning they battled it out with the Northern Burlington Galaxy. It was
a close game but the Reign powered through winning 4-3. Goals were scored by Charlotte Barnes and Gianna Azura. Outstanding defense came from Shelby Ruf, Sofia Swindell and Claire Dumont. Saturday afternoon the girls took on the LNUSC Blizzard. Again the Reign came out on top winning 4-2. Goals were scored by Charlotte Barnes and Sophia Swindell. Sunday’s championship game was played again against the Northern Burlington Blizzard. The Reign didn’t back down and strong offensive and midfield play from Gianna Azura, Emily Fang, Grace Koziol, Megan D’Alessandro, Bridget Holden, Clara Mayer, Ava Duggan and Chloe Levicchi kept the pressure on. With nine minutes left in the game Charlotte Barnes scored what would be the winning goal. 2004G The Hopewell Heat U14 Girls sailed to a win in the Mt. Laurel Columbus Tournament this past weekend in fine fashion. The team was undefeated and shut out their opponents through three games of play as a result of solid defense in the backfield and from goalies Sophia Parsons and Gillian Lee. After beating Concord Red from Delaware solidly 2-0 on Saturday, the Heat went on to defeat Voorhees Flash 1-0 and Twin County SA Wildcats 4-0 on Sunday. 2003B The Hopewell Valley Avalanche took home first place in their division of the Hamilton SC Columbus Day Tournament, winning three of their games and taking one draw. The Avalanche opened up the tournament on Saturday with a decisive 6-2 victory over the Hamilton Raiders. Striker Nick Tagliareni came away with four of the goals, and Alex Tagliareni and Scotty Hunt each had one. Avalanche’s strong midfield of Will Hanks, Armaan Singh and Ben Thompson kept the pressure on, while defenders Alex Javick, Cameron Confer and Christopher Sawicki continued to hold the line. Their second game against the equally matched RVSC Redbulls ended in a 1-1 tie, with the only goal coming from Alex Tagliareni. Good ball movement was demonstrated by midfielders Jared Greenzang, Andrew Neal and Kyle Doherty, while offensive players Will Hanks and Scotty Hunt continued to be scoring threats. After getting out to a slow start and giving up a goal in their first game Sunday against Voorhees SA Surge, the Avalanche responded with two goals, one each from Alex and Nick Tagliareni. The Avalanche came out with a 2-1 win. The final victory for Avalanche was a rematch against Hamilton. Avalanche took an early lead with a goal by Alex Tagliareni. They then rallied in the second half with two straight goals from Christopher Sawicki and Nick Tagliareni. After a charge by Hamilton with a goal, Avalanche’s Gabe McDonnell secured the team’s victory with a 4-1 win. The Avalanche goalkeeping tandem of Michael Moonan and Austin Roell was stellar throughout the entire tournament.
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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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ART
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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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.
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“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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Your Home from savings to luxury
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
create room for playing or entertaining.
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
overnight. But certain modifications can help homeowners alleviate the proliferation of microorganisms. Various manufacturers have developed their own innovative tile that contributes to cleaner, and sometimes more eco-friendly, home environments. The application of certain treatments can make ceramic tiles even more impervious to water and moisture. Some tile may help reduce the spread of certain strains of bacteria, such as E. coli and staph, without requiring the application of potentially harsh chemical detergents. Others treatments may protect against
Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year. Falls account for the largest percentage of home accidents, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that around 30,000 fall-related fatalities occur each year in the United States. Many home accidents are entirely preventable when proper caution is exercised. As homeowners prepare for home-improvement projects, improving safety inside
and outside the home should be a priority.
yeast, molds and fungi that can cause stains and odors and result in the degradation of tile. Antimicrobial products inhibit the growth of microorganisms and suppress their reproduction. Some tiles are treated with micrometric particles of titanium dioxide (TiO2), which is activated by sunlight or artificial light. This causes a photocatalysis process, which is responsible for the product’s antipollution and bactericidal properties. Antimicrobial ceramic tile can be advantageous in rooms where sanitation and hygiene are an utmost priority. This includes not only public places,
but private residences. Worktops and floors where microbes can be transferred are particularly beneficial areas to install antimicrobial tile. A potential side effect of antimicrobial tile is a reduction in reliance on harsh cleaning products. Although regular washing is recommended, residents may not need to use odoriferous or strong chemical cleaners to sanitize their homes. This helps improve indoor air quality and reduce the potential contamination of the environment from chemical runoff. — Metro Creative Connection
patio stones, bricks and pavers are secure and level to reduce tripping hazards. Fix areas of the landscape where water may pool and freeze, creating potential hazards.
slip stair treads, and many other devices can make homes safer for people of all ages and abilities. Outfit cabinets and closets with organizers that put frequently used items within easy reach. A sturdy step stool can reduce the risk of injury while reaching for items stored on high shelves. Taking measures to reduce the risk of falling around the home is a worthwhile home improvement project. — Metro Creative Connection
Five ways to make your home safer Improve lighting One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of falls is to improve lighting around the home. The National Institutes of Health state that adequate lighting is important at entrances to the home, stairways, hallways, and other frequently traversed areas. Make sure lighting fixtures are using the highest wattage light bulb allowed. Artificial lighting sources become even more vital in fall and autumn, when
natural light is less abundant in a home. In addition, install lighting outdoors by the front door, over the garage and where garbage pails are stored to facilitate safe passage. Eliminate slick surfaces Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs. Use shoe trays to reduce
puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matte- or texturedfinished flooring to improve stability underfoot. Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates. Make needed repairs Repair loose floorboards and pull carpet taut if it has started to stretch out. Address cracks outdoors and ensure that
Declutter all spaces Remove unnecessary items and furniture from rooms to free up more space to get around. Be sure there are no obstructions in walkways, entryways and near doors. Keep staircases clear at all times. Invest in assistive devices Handrails, grab bars, non-
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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.
MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of Oct. 13-19. Schedules are subject to change.
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HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908874-8181): The Foreigner (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; Sun. 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50; Mon.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:15, 7:50. Only the Brave (PG13) Thurs. 7:35 p.m. The Snowman (R) Thurs. 7:45 p.m. Happy Death Day (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55, 10:20; Sun. 12:40, 3:05, 5:30, 7:55; Mon.-Thurs. 3:05, 5:30, 7:55. The Mountain Between Us (reserved seating, recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:40; Sun. 12, 2:40, 5:20, 8; Mon.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:20, 8. My Little Pony: The Movie (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Sun. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45; Mon.-Wed. 2:45, 5:15, 7:45; Thurs. 2:45, 5:15. Blade Runner 2049 (reserved seating, recliners) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12, 3:30, 7, 10:30; Sun. 12, 3:30, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 3:30, 7. Blade Runner 2049 (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:30, 6, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 2:30, 6. Flatliners (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 7:35, 10:10; Sun.-Wed. 7:35. MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609924-7444): Faces Places (PG) Fri.-Sat.
2:35, 7:05, 9:15; Sun.-Thurs. 2:35, 7:05. Mark Felt: The Man Who Brought Down the White House (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55; Sun.-Thurs. 2:25, 4:55, 7:25. Professor Marston and the Wonder Women (R) Fri.-Sat. 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30; Sun.Thurs. 2, 4:30, 7. Victoria and Abdul (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2, 3:25, 4:35, 6, 7:10, 8:35, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 2, 3:25, 4:35, 6, 7:10. Lucky (NR) Fri.-Thurs. 4:55 p.m. Battle of the Sexes (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:50; Sun.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:20, 7:05.
PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Victoria & Abdul (PG13) Fri. 3:45, 6:45, 9:25; Sat. 1, 3:45, 6:45, 9:25; Sun. 1, 3:45, 6:45; Mon. 5:15, 8; Tues. 4:45, 8; Wed.-Thurs. 2, 4:45, 8. Battle of the Sixties (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 9:35; Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:35; Sun. 1, 4, 7; Mon. 5, 8; Tues. 5:15; Wed. 2, 5:15; Thurs. 2:30; 5:15. Art on Screen: The Age of Innocence (1993) (PG) Tues. 7:30. Cinema Today: Strong Island (NR) Wed. 7:30. (Followed by Q&A with director Yance Ford. Free for Princeton University students, faculty, and staff.) To Have and Have Not (1944) (NR) Thurs. 7:30.
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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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The most discriminating buyer will not be disappointed. Located in the highly coveted neighborhood of Shadow Oaks, this lovingly maintained & updated home is ready to go! Designer kitchen has plenty of (granite) counter and storage space, WOLF 6-burner gas range w/SS vented hood (to outside), Groche faucet, GE Profile wine/beverage refrigerator, JennAir refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. Kitchen opens to the spacious family room w/raised hearth, wood-burning frplce, recessed lights & built-in bookcases. A great house for entertaining, larger gatherings can be accommodated in a second 20 x 20 family room addition (2007) that includes vaulted ceiling, recessed lights & sliding glass door to the newer TREX deck. The large MBR has a spacious walk-in closet w/built-in organizer and light filled loft with skylight, vaulted ceiling & railing that opens to the office below. Newer master bath includes soaking tub, porcelain floor & shower stall. Dual zone HVAC systems. Hrdwd flrs throughout. Top-rated K-8 & Princeton High School.
Welcome to this historic mill circa 1744, which has been transformed into over 4000 square feet of creative living space. Property also includes a 19th century stucco-over-stone farmhouse with two separate dwellings, 8 park-like acres, fenced paddocks, trout filled creek, pond, barn, and more. Located minutes from the heart of Doylestown!
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253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
Richard “Rick” Burke Broker-Associate
45 N. Main Street Lambertville, NJ 08530
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18 Manchester Court - OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 10/15 1-3pm Burlington County - Come visit this spectacular newer home nestled in the pristine Covington Estates Community! Rural setting yet close to major highways & shops! Home sits on near 1 acre offering a serene view of the community Pond. The home boasts 4-5 BRs, 4.5 BAs, 3 Car Side Entry Gar, Lrg Fin Walk-out bsmnt w/lovely full Bath, Gourmet kit w/island, Granite, SS Applncs, 9 “ ceilings, gorgeous master suite w/sitting room, upper level loft can be finished to make a 5th BR. If you need to be close to Philadelphia or New York, this is an ideal location not to mention the School district is one of the best........Northern Burlington Schools! For more details, please visit my website at: www. juanitanegron.com.
Anne Nosnitsky Broker, Sales Associate Cell: 609-468-0501
Listed by Juanita Negron REALTOR®
2313 Burlington-Mt.Holly Rd Burlington, NJ 08016
609-386-0066
Custom, Contemporary 3 BR, 3.5 bath Ranch w/cul de sac location on private acre+ lot in ELM RIDGE PARK. Over 3200 sq ft of flexible living space including 2 story solarium w/skylights, finished bsmt & 2 tiered deck overlooking ingrd pool which creates plenty of room for entertaining/relaxing w/friends & family. Near to Capital Health Hospital, Mercer County Airport, parks, shopping and highly ranked Hopewell Valley Schools. Listed by
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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
John “Jack” Grund
Michael Jarvis
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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Mary “Lynn” Robertson
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
Freddie “Fred” Gomberg
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
Mary “Lynn” Robertson
LAWRENCEVILLE $479,900 This 4 BR and 2.5 BA home has an updated kitchen w/ granite, SS gas range, brick FP, master w/ WIC & fin. basement. (Web ID 6915573)
MONROE $345,000 If you`re looking for that charming & unique ranch home in desirable Monroe Township, this is it! Features 3 BRs, 2 full BAs and located on .69 acres. (Web ID 7054526)
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LAWRENCE TWP. $314,900 Looking for charm & convenience of location? Look no further! Applegate Farm has both! This half house is the one for you! (Web ID 7047578)
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MONTGOMERY TWP. $369,900 A 3 BR/2.5BA fully upgraded townhouse in highly coveted The Manors subdivision w/ full, fin. bsmnt & awardwinning schools. (Web ID 7057989)
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Linda Twining
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
Lori Janick
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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Veronica Vilardo
PRINCETON JCT. $525,000 This 4 BR & 2.5 BA home is on a cul-de-sac, has kit. w/ brkfst area, updtd master BA, W/B FP & 2-car gar. WWP Schools. (Web ID 7060531)
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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Freddie “Fred” Gomberg
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
Teresa Cunningham
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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N.Y., a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 52 offices with approximately 3,000 affiliated real estate agents serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. NRT is the company-owned brokerage operations of Realogy Holdings Corp. (NYSE: RLGY). Visit www.ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more The Realogy Foundation’s Florida Hurricane Fund was organized to support information. all victims affected by Hurricane Irma. The proceeds of this campaign will benefit the American National Red Cross. Donate to the Florida Hurricane Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. are independent contractor sales Fund or visit www.events.org/flhurricane for more information. associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Realogy has additionally announced a company gift to match the first $75,000 New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. donated to either the company’s new Disaster Relief Fund for employees and affiliated agents, or to its foundation’s Florida Hurricane Fund To date, Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents and employees, along with Realogy colleagues, have contributed approximately $350,000 to the American Red Cross to support impacted areas in Texas. “We greatly appreciate the generosity that so many have shown in helping to support the ongoing relief efforts in Florida and our colleagues who suffered devastation this hurricane season. There continue to be individuals and organizations in great need, and we are thankful for your continued assistance,” said Hal Maxwell, president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County,
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