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School board hopefuls share ideas for the district’s future By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Candidates for three seats on the Hopewell Valley Regional School District Board of Education fielded an assortment of questions - from how the school district can prepare students for life after high school, to how they would gain consensus on the school board - at a candidates forum last week. Only three of the four candidates attended the Oct. 18 candidates forum, held at Hopewell Valley Central High School and sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Hopewell Valley. The fourth candidate - Sarah Tracey - had a a conflict and could not attend. That left three candidates newcomer Darius Matthews and incumbent school board members Alyce Murray and Adam Sawicki - to answer questions posed by moderator Joann Held of the League of Women Voters of Hopewell Valley. One of the first questions put to
the candidates asked their opinion on how well the school district prepares its graduates to compete in the post-high school world, plus any suggestions they might offer for improvement. Matthews and Murray said the school district does a good job in getting the students ready for the next phase in their lives. Matthews said the high school graduation rate exceeds 90 percent and that many graduates go on to attend college. He said he would like to see increasingly more rigorous Advanced Placement courses. Students need to be ready to handle a complex world, Matthews said. There is still room for improvement, he said, adding that “we will have to see what works and what does not work.� “(The district) does an amazing job in supporting students,� Murray said. They do well in college and in their work in the global marketplace. She agreed that students should have access to more challenging courses.
Sawicki said the district has programs for high achievers, such as Advanced Placement courses, and programs for those who need help - but it needs to do more for the students in the middle. Another question posed to the candidates addressed the issue of violence and substance abuse in the district, and how they would protect students. The state-mandated violence and vandalism report for 2016-17 listed 11 incidents of violence and 21 incidents of substance abuse.
“By and large, it is important that we reflect on issues as they occur,� Matthews said. The district must have policies and initiatives in place. He also suggested that an increase in the number of incidents may be attributable to better reporting. Murray said those numbers are not a true reflection of what occurred in the district. She said that a small group of students were responsible for many of the substance abuse incidents. It was the same group of students who com-
mitted the offenses, she said. Sawicki said there are substance abuse counselors at the high school and middle school who are available to help students who are struggling. It would be worthwhile to look to other school districts and the programs they have enacted, he said. And finally, the candidates were asked about their approach to reaching consensus on issues. Sawicki replied that listening, keeping an open mind and being See BOE, Page 3A
Dog park a possibility in Hopewell Borough By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
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Fido may have his own park to play in, if Hopewell Borough dog owners such as Clark Reed have their way. Reed has approached Hopewell Borough officials about creating a “bark park� for dog owners in the borough. “I drove my two German shepherd puppies to the dog park on Federal City Road in Pennington,� Reed told Hopewell Borough Council earlier this month, referring to the dog park at the Mercer County-owned Rosedale Park. One section of the dog park is set aside for large dogs and another one is set aside for small dogs. There is a picnic table for the dog owners, and a water pipe that the dogs can run through, Reed said. While he was letting his dogs exercise in the dog park, he said, he met a woman who traveled from Stockton to use the dog park. “People come from all over (to use the dog park). It occurred to me, this could be an attraction of sorts,� Reed said. Mayor Paul Anzano said the topic of a dog park had been raised previously, and that he had suggested the former Rockwell Au-
tomation property on Somerset Street as a possible location. But there was “no appetite� to pursue it at that time, he said. Anzano said he would contact the owners of the Rockwell Automation property as a first step. It is the only property in Hopewell Borough that would be a good location for a dog park, he said, adding that Hopewell Park, at S. Greenwood and Columbia avenues, would not be suitable.
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More charges filed against corrections officer A 44-year-old Mercer County corrections officer who was arrested and charged with sexual assault last week has been linked to another alleged incident, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri and Trenton Police Director Ernest Parrey Jr. Donald J. Ryland has been charged with kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault in relation to in incident that took place on Oct. 12. According to officials, Trenton patrol units responded to a home on Riverside Avenue after receiving an unknown trouble call. Once officers arrived on the scene, officials said they found
“an adult female victim with a visible laceration and swelling of her left eye.� The woman then told officials that she had gotten into Ryland’s vehicle and was taken to an unknown home. Once there, she told police that Ryland allegedly “grabbed her by the throat, put her in a headlock, struck her head against the porch and punched her in the head before sexually assaulting her and fleeing the area.� Ryland was already in custody for another incident that allegedly took place on October 6 when a woman entered his vehicle in the area of South Broad Street. According to the woman’s account, Ryland then drove to Cadwalader
Park where she got out of the vehicle. Moments later, the woman said she saw Ryland running toward her before being knocked to the ground and sexually assaulted. She then fled the area and sought held from two guards at a park security gate. That following week, the Trenton Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office conducted operations in the city aimed at identifying the suspect. On October 15, Ryland was taken into custody without incident. He is scheduled for a detention hearing on October 25 at 10
a.m. The case was investigated by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Cyber Crimes and Special Investigations units, and the Trenton Police Special Victims Unit, with assistance from the Street Crimes Unit. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the case should contact Mercer County Prosecutor’s SVU Detective Anthony Petracca at 609-9896424 or Trenton Police Detective Laurel Rogers at 609-989-4155.
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Two days before the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Rev. Kenneth Good will present an hourlong overview of this important period of time reviewing the German, Swiss, Scottish Reformations, and Lasting Legacy of the Reformation on Sunday, October 29 at 4 p.m. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Barbara Matlack at 609 737-1385 or visitwww.titusvillechurch.org. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, one mile north of the Washington Crossing Bridge and six miles south of Lambertville.
How to pick a device Are you in the market for new technology and not sure where to start or what exactly you are looking for? This course will provide an overview of the types of devices on the market today, such as tablets, laptops, smartphones, readers and more. This class is presented by Ruth Quiles of High Five Technology. Registration is required by calling Randi, 609-537-0236. There is a $5 fee for the class, please bring
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www.hopewellvalleynews.com a check made out to Hopewell Valley Senior Foundation. Wednesday, November 1, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.
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AARP Safe Driver Course
In the United States, 50,000-60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s Disease are diagnosed each year, adding to the one million people who are currently living with the disease. Join Dr. Alexandra Landen, Parkinson’s Disease specialist and fellowship trained neurologist to understand how Parkinson’s is diagnosed and what current treatments are available. Also, learn about new options for treatment recently approved by the FDA. Wednesday, November 8th, 10:00am at HV Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.
he AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course designed especially for drivers 50 and older. Participants learn defensive techniques, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. Through interacting with one another, they find out how to safely adjust their driving to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. Graduates receive a certificate of completion that entitles them to a reduction in their auto insurance premiums in NJ. Participants must attend the whole day to complete the course. AARP membership is not required. Thursday, November 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hopewell Township Municipal Building Auditorium, 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. $15/person for AARP Members and $20 for non-members. Registration required by calling the Hopewell Valley YMCA at 609-737-3048.
Senior Citizen Social Join us for an afternoon with light refreshments and the high school fall play preview. To register, call Randi 609-537-0236. Please do not arrive before 3:15 p.m. as school ends at 2:45 and the students will be leaving the parking lot as you are entering. Thursday, November 2, 3:30 p.m. at Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Penning-
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Technology Class: SettingUp Your Device Once you have selected and purchased your new technology item, there is a lot to learn. We will review basic tasks you can perform to get started using you device. We will touch on email, downloading/installing programs or apps, virus protection and more. Registration is required by calling Randi, 609-5370236. There is a $5 fee for the class, please bring a check made out to Hopewell Valley Senior Foundation. This is part of the 3 class series. Wednesday, November 8, 1:30-3 p.m., Hopewell Valley Senior Center, 395 Reading Street, Pennington.
Veterans Day ceremony The Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will hold their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Saturday,
November 11 starting at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Hopewell Township’s Woolsey Park. The park is located on CR546 next to the Hopewell Township Municipal Complex. Please bring a lawn chair. Light refreshments will be served. This event will be held rain or shine.
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 permit muzzleloader hunting. Hunting will take place Monday through Saturday, 30 minutes prior to sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset with no hunting taking place on Dec. 25. The park will be closed to the public Wednesday through Saturday. The park will remain open for public use on Monday and Tuesday, when only bow hunting will be permitted. Interested parties should visit www.mercercountyparks.org/activities/deermanagement or call 609-303-0706 for program rules and regulations, application and zone maps for hunting. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served bases starting Monday, Oct. 16, in person or via mail at the Historic Hunt House 197 Blackwell
Road, Pennington N.J. 08534. Applications must be received by Friday, Nov. 3.
Pennington Farmers Market
The Pennington Farmers Market is now open for its ninth season on the lawn in front of Rosedale Mills on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will find fresh organic vegetables, grass-fed meats, award-winning wine, artisan roasted coffee (and beans personally ground for you), bouquets of flowers and more. Weekly vendors include Beechtree Farm, Caribbean Delights, Chickadee Creek, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Nine Acre Farm, Skyroast Coffee, TreeLicious Orchard & Just Made Bakery, Uncle Ed’s Creamery, and Whipped Confections by Katie. The Pennington Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to November on the lawn at Rosedale Mills (101 Route 31 North in Hopewell Township). To find out more, sign up for the weekly email at PenningtonFarmersMarket@gmail.com, visit penningtonfarmersmarket.org, find them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.
Senior Picnic Volunteers Needed
It’s almost that time of year again for the Hopewell Valley Senior Picnic. Once again we are looking for people to ask for and collect door prizes for the picnic. Please contact Randi Knechel, 609-537-0236 or rknechel@hopewelltwp.org , if you are interested in volunteering. You will be asked to distribute flyers for the
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Committee candidates at recent forum outline their platforms
Taxes, development and sustainability - and how they would handle it - dominated the Hopewell Township Committee candidates forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Hopewell Valley. The four candidates for township committee - Democratic Party Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and his running mate, Michael Ruger, and Republican Party candidates Luis Nicolao and Philip Volpe - outlined their positions at the Oct. 19 forum at the Municipal Building. Noting that the school
district tax makes up the largest portion of the property tax bill, the candidates were asked to share their views on the relationship between the Hopewell Valley Regional School District and township committee. While Ruger and Volpe agreed that the committee has no control over the school district‘s budget, Volpe said it would be helpful to create more sources of revenue and that he would look at the school district budget. Ruger pointed out that Hopewell Township is assessed more money per stu-
dent than Hopewell Borough and Pennington Borough as its share toward the budget, and promised to “work on it” if he is elected. Kuchinski suggested looking at shared services between the school district and the township to reduce expenses. He also was concerned that the the township is paying more in property taxes per student than the two boroughs. Turning to the topic of development and sewer extensions, all four agreed that sewer service should not be extended to areas of the township that do not have
service now. Kuchinski said that “in principle,” he would like to stop sewer expansions and to keep them out of “pristine areas” to discourage development. On development, Nicolao and Volpe said the prospect of approximately 3,000 new housing units which builders say are needed for them to provide 653 units of affordable housing - does not thrill them. “We don’t want to add 3,000 more (housing units) in 10 years. We have to fight to keep Hopewell Township
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on Wednesday mornings 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.
12:30 p.m. at the 24 Club in the North Princeton Shopping Center. The meeting focuses on studying the 12 Steps for gaining and maintaining freedom from nicotine based on the 12 Steps of AA. You do not need to have already quit smoking in order to attend. Call 908829-4414 for details.
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businesses and receipts after/at the time the item is picked up. We have a list of past donors, however, new ideas are always welcome. Any door prizes that are collected may be dropped of at Hopewell Township Municipal Building to Randi in Senior Services located downstairs in the Health Department.
Men’s Pool League
Hopewell Valley Senior Services are working in collaboration with the Hopewell Valley YMCA in starting a pool league. They are looking at an afternoon during the week from 1-3 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley YMCA Building, 62 South Main Street, Pennington. This new group would require a group leader to work directly with Randi to make any necessary changes or improvements to the program and manage the overall group of participants. Please call Randi 537-0236
GrandPals volunteers needed The new school year is just around the corner. We will start our second year of GrandPals. We are looking for volunteers for this rewarding program. Our volunteers will read to groups of students weekly at Bear Tavern Elementary School. The volunteer will have the same group of students every week from October to May and your relationship with them will blossom. You will watch them grow from the young Kindergartener to the confident student ready for first grade. Please contact Randi Knechel, 609-537-0236 for more information or if you are interested in volunteering for the program.
One Spirit Yoga One Spirit Yoga returns to the train station at 9 a.m.
Join Girl Scouts Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportunities in art, science, nature and community service when they join Girl Scouts. For information, go to gscsnj.org/join or email hvgsinfo@ gmail.com with contact information.
Nicotine Anonymous Nicotine Anonymous offers a daytime meeting in Princeton every Thursday at
(the way it is),” Nicolao said. But Ruger said there is no guarantee that 3,000 units would be built. It would be up to the developers to build the new units, and if there is no market, they likely would not be built. And finally, asked how Township Committee could
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and determine the common goals. Sometimes there are winners and sometimes there are losers on an issue, but everyone must be heard, he said. “We behave that way on the school board,” Murray agreed. “We share respect for one another. At the end of the day, if we don’t agree, we have to find common ground.”
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Kuchinski favored solar energy. Ruger focused on water conservation.
Nicolao said that while he, too, favors solar energy,
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mittee’s responsibility to tell the residents how to live.
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Smiling is Contagious! When we see someone smile, we often cannot help smiling ourselves. That’s because when we observe another person’s smile, mirror neurons will fire in our brain, increasing mood enhancing hormone levels, such as endorphins which lead to feeling happy. Then we start smiling and in turn pass along happiness to the next person who starts smiling and the cycle continues. Smiling should be an epidemic! However, not everyone is
pleased with how their teeth look so they are less likely to smile. Everyone should benefit from smiling and your teeth should not get in the way from “catching” this feeling of happiness. Orthodontics can spread happiness so you can brighten your life and the lives of others. It all starts with scheduling a complimentary consultation by calling us at 609-737-8000or visiting www.desimoneorthodontics. com.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vote where your outrage is To the editor: To everyone who was upset by the 2016 election. Now is the time to put your vote where your outrage is. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2017. In New Jersey, we have important races going on, from the Governor on down. There are clear choices to be made. Like many of you, I woke up on November 9, 2016, resolved to get off the sidelines and into the political arena. Since then, I’ve been working hard to get involved in local politics, and I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger, who are the Democrats running for Hopewell Township Committee. They are both thoughtful, smart, and committed to fiscal responsibility and inclusive, progressive values. You don’t have to take my word for it. See for yourself by watching the debate that took place last week. It soon will be available at the Hopewell Valley League of Women Voters website. Kevin and Michael were prepared, knowledgeable, and there was a clear difference between them and their Republican opponents. Local elections matter. Vote November 7. Courtney Peters-Manning Hopewell Township
Longtime resident stumps for her husband, Michael Ruger To the editor: Hopewell Township has been home for me since I was a child, even when I pursued my career elsewhere. In 1998, I had the chance to move back to the farm where I grew up with my parents, Ed and June Vogler. Joining me were my husband, Michael Ruger, and my son. Hopewell Township has changed a lot since the 1960s, but it still remains a wonderful place to live. My mother moved to the Four Seasons section of Brandon Farms, where she lived here until she died in 2012. Michael’s mother moved to Hopewell Township several years ago. When I was growing up in Hopewell Township, sports were pretty much limited to the athletically talented. For the rest of us, there wasn’t much to do unless our parents or an older sibling or friend drove us, often a significant distance. This was a challenge for those of us with two working parents. That’s one of the reasons I support a community center. A community center isn’t just a place for athletics, although that is one important use. It’s also a place to come together to play, to learn, to engage with our community. There aren’t a lot of public spaces for these things. If you go to the Mercer County Library after school or in the evenings, you see how much need there is for such places. Michael supports building a community center. Many people talk about getting things done. Michael is not just words - he will make it happen within the budget and on time. Michael understands the challenges facing our community. He knows that keeping taxes under control is critical to maintaining affordability for us. Through his work on the Finance Advisory Board, he understands everything that goes into our municipal budget (and what doesn’t, which includes school and county taxes). He will be a watchdog against unbridled spending. He will make sure we have the services we need. Because of my mother and his own mother, Michael understands the challenges of senior living in a largely rural community. Aging in place has challenges here that are different that those living in an urban or suburban community. That’s why he supports a community center which would include dedicated spaces and services for seniors. Many people are all talk and like to tell the world about their accomplishments. Michael isn’t comfortable talking about his accomplishments, although they are impressive. Michael listens to others and acts. He is not about self-promotion. Michael is hardworking and always looks out for other people. He is a creative thinker, and develops creative solutions to problems. Michael does it quietly so he often isn’t credited, but it gets done. Those qualities will serve us well in Hopewell Township. He is not running for Hopewell Township Committee for himself. He is running for all of us. There is no one I would rather trust with protecting our quality of life here in Hopewell Township, by fighting the pipeline and uncontrolled development. Please join me in voting for Michael Ruger on November 7. Theresa M. Vogler Pennington
Ruger says Democrats will preserve Hopewell’s rural character To the editor: Over the past months, Kevin Kuchinski and I have worked hard to earn your vote for Hopewell Township Committee by explaining how we will continue to move the Township forward. Under Mayor Kuchinski’s leadership and with the support of fellow Democrats, the Township’s spending has been brought under control. The 2017 operating budget is below 2015 spending levels (when the Republicans were last in charge). The township’s debt has been reduced by $11 million. And the township’s rate of tax increase has been reduced from 5.28 percent in 2015 to just an average of 1.1 percent for 2016-2017. It’s official. Hopewell Township has the lowest equalized municipal tax rate in Mercer County.
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As a member of the Finance Advisory Committee, I know what it takes to prepare the township budget, and as a member of the township’s Environmental Commission, I know what it takes to preserve the Valley that we all love. I strongly believe in protecting the township’s rural character. One of the reasons Tracy Vogler and I moved back here in 1998 to the home where she grew up is because of all the open space. We’ve done our part to preserve open space personally, and I will do so on the committee as well. Kevin and the Democrats on the committee have led the way in protecting our environment, particularly in opposing the PennEast pipeline. I have stood with Kevin and our fellow residents in strong opposition to the pipeline. As a committee member I will never compromise on the pipeline. I oppose the extension of sewers into areas outside of sewer service areas. If development comes to Hopewell Township, I will work to ensure any new construction is environmentally sustainable, built in keeping with the township’s rural character, and sensitive to surrounding neighborhoods. I enjoyed meeting my opponents at the candidates’ forum. But after hearing them speak, I realized they are woefully unprepared to govern the township. They gave vague answers that showed a lack of understanding of issues like the budget and affordable housing and offered no proposals, detailed or otherwise, to move Hopewell Township forward. If elected, I am ready to step in and work for you starting from day one. I will never forget that it is your money that is being spent and our community that we are working to make a better place for us all. I consider it a privilege to be a candidate for the township committee. Please vote for Michael Ruger and Kevin Kuchinski on November 7.
Michael Ruger Hopewell Township
Forum showed that Kuchinski, Ruger are the only choice
To the editor: After watching the League of Women Voters forum, I’ve concluded that there are only two legitimate choices for Hopewell Township Committee: Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger. All four candidates seem friendly and likable, and they agreed on a surprising number of things. If the election were about finding some easygoing guys, we couldn’t go wrong. But right now Hopewell Township is facing some truly major issues: how are we going to stop the Penn East pipeline? How are we going to continue negotiating with the state about affordable housing? How we are going to fend off developers? How are we going to continue to deliver more services while reducing our spending? The times require knowledge and experience. In addition to serving as our current mayor, Kuchinski has a long resume of community and professional service, including being a vice president for marketing of a major U.S. company. A lawyer with over 25 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Ruger is on the township’s Finance Advisory Committee and the Environmental Commission. Both candidates have detailed knowledge of the issues facing Hopewell Township. Both have the experience to handle these issues prudently. Their opponents do not. Anyone who watches the forum on television will agree that Volpe and Nicolao came to the debate woefully unprepared. They didn’t know the rules set forth by the League of Women Voters. Instead of asking their opponents probing questions, they invited each other to tell us their life stories, again. They had no command of the facts, and they hadn’t studied the budget, which anyone can access on the township website. Watch the forum on television and you will see that they had almost nothing substantive to say. They did not do their homework. For all the sugar and cream they poured into the evening, it was kind of insulting to see how little Volpe and Nicolao had prepared. I wanted to say, “This is our future, dudes. Work for it!” If I was looking for someone to have a lazy Sunday beer with, I guess I’d have four good choices. But I want committee members who respect me enough that they are willing to earn my vote. Smiles and stories just aren’t going to hack it with the likes of Penn East. Challenging times demand experienced committee members like Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger. As Thursday’s Forum showed, they are the only candidates willing to do the tough work to know and represent our community. I’ll be voting for them on November 7.
Russell Swanson Hopewell Township
Don’t fall for Republicans’ “trust me” attitude
To the editor: Entering office, “believe me,” said the man in the White House. Seven years earlier, “I’m full of hope for the future” said the man soon departing the New Jersey Statehouse.
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Both promised to fix government finances, but promises don’t make a real plan. The federal deficit is $100 billion higher than a year ago and is expected to nearly double. Over seven years, credit agencies pummeled New Jersey state debt, reducing our rating 11 times. Once rated AAA, the gold standard, Moody’s graded recently-issued state bonds Baa1 and warned they “may include speculative characteristics.” Now, Hopewell Township Republicans want their turn. The Republicans running for township committee promise “conservative fiscal principles.” They promise to “make Hopewell affordable for all.” No plan, no specifics, just promises. Echoing the men in the White House and the Statehouse, they make it sound easy. It is not easy. I served on the Hopewell Township Committee for five years, in the White House Office of Management and Budget for six years, and on a state budget oversight panel for four years. Local budget decisions are between the things that people need and want, the requirements of federal and state law, and how to pay for it all. Good choices need careful study, listening to the public, full debate, and tough votes. Democrats Kevin Kuchinski and Michael Ruger helped Hopewell Township make the hard choices to earn our current AAA debt rating, the demonstrated application of conservative fiscal principles. Both are well-informed and dedicated to the work of public service. On November 7, vote for proven performance over promises. Vote for Kuchinski and Ruger. David Sandahl Hopewell Township
School board president weighs in on elections
To the editor: As president of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s Board of Education, I begin by making clear that this letter is personal. Thoughts here are completely my own and do not necessarily represent views from the BOE. Polarity and attitudes exhibited across our state and nation since the 2016 election are distressing. I take solace in my belief that our BOE is not only is nonpartisan, but also a positive model that welcomes disparate views, believing that community input and healthy disagreement strengthens our ultimate decisions. A perfect example occurred in this election cycle. Currently two incumbents and two newcomers are vying for three open positions. Incumbents Adam Sawicki and Alyce Murray and newcomer Darius Matthews were the only attendees at the League Forum making their respective cases to voters.
Once the forum concluded, Sawicki and Murray believed that Matthews made clear his dedication to meeting BOE commitments, and his intended method for improving district outcomes to ask many questions and build on current strengths. While unusual this late in an election, but consistent with current BOE philosophy, the incumbents welcomed the committed newcomer and the three have joined forces to run together. When everyone is committed to process, they welcome disparate views and collaborate to rise above dug-in, dysfunctional bickering that defines the general election landscape. Current township committee leadership embodies a similar philosophy. Among his first actions as newly-elected mayor, Kevin Kuchinski reached out to HVRSD administration to solicit creative ways to benefit our shared community. Township officials sought district input on reducing expenses, improving services, and reducing negative development impact. The district happily complied with the township request to restructure school payments and reduce the overall local tax burden. We certainly would have done that sooner if asked. Conversely, the previous mayor never initiated contact with the BOE or administration leadership to seek common solutions. To further differentiate leadership style, upon leaving the township committee, the previous mayor has spent countless hours all year sniping and attacking township committee attempts to move forward. Contrast this with exits from Pennington’s Jon Butler, Hopewell’s Gordon Lewis, and the township’s Bruce Gunther — the last three elected officials exiting the BOE. Personally representing different municipalities and political ideology, all worked hard to support the BOE future path, vision, and management. Moreover, our township leadership experience was not an anomaly. The last Republican mayor that reached across the aisle and worked collaboratively with committee members and school officials was treated badly by his committee and own party. Michael Markulec now serves as a respected leader on our board of education. Providing hints at attitude should leadership revert back, the current township committee challenger publicly vowed to find waste in our school budget. His comments, made with no supporting evidence, were particularly saddening because he’s always had an open door to me and other BOE members and could easily check facts. Please vote for Column B Township Committee, and 1H, 2H, and 4H Board of Education to support open, respectful, and collaborative Hopewell Township leadership. Thank you. Lisa Wolff Hopewell Township
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An open letter to scientists and environmentalists To the editor: Hopefully you’re not skipping the upcoming election because you’re too busy in the lab or office, thinking that’s okay because this isn’t a big national year after all. That’s true but this election will determine the next governor of New Jersey who will strongly influence state science and environment policy. Look again and remember that local candidates become the foundation supporting the weight of the whole apparatus, and realize there is great risk thinking that Nov 7 is not important. In Hopewell Township for example, the candidates for township committee are light years apart in perspective on issues of major importance - such as climate change, and the need to take local action and develop intelligent plans to foster solar energy and green infrastructure and reduce fossil fuel dependency. The two parties sponsoring the local candidates present markedly different views on the need for protective measures on open space and wildlife habitat preservation and the issues around biodiversity loss. We are decades beyond the time when backwards-thinking, unscientific, climate-denying candidates with environmental exploitation mindsets can be accepted for such important leadership positions. Please go to the polls on Nov 7 and make the choice based on your scientific sense, knowing that the needed change on the big scale requires serious attention to the local stage now. Rex Parker, PhD Hopewell Township
Volpe’s character a good fit for committee To the editor:
recognized by civic groups over the years. Phil has been the recipient of Hopewell Valley Mayor’s Breakfast 1999 Award by the Municipal Alliance, the Pennington Fire Company 2008 Person of the Year, The Mid-Jersey Chamber of Commerce Hopewell Chapter Business Person of the Year 2013 Award, and The Hopewell Valley YMCA 2015 Larry Rothwell Social Responsibility Award. We served together during most of his 17 years on the Hopewell Valley YMCA Board, six years as president. When we first joined the Y Board, annual donations approximated $5,000 which he, as head of the development committee, increased to an average of $100,000. While Phil’s efforts have benefited all residents, he has been especially supportive of seniors and teens. Phil is the reason Hopewell Valley received funding for the Director of Seniors. Phil and I hosted a dinner in 2005 with Barry Rabner, CEO of Princeton Healthcare System. Mr. Rabner asked how he could support our residents, and Phil encouraged the funding of a Senior Director which they did for several years. Phil has also assisted seniors of Brandywine and homebound seniors as Eucharistic Minister of St. James. As a Hopewell Township Committee member, Phil would prioritize a Senior Center. Phil has also positively influenced the Valley’s youth through his coaching of athletic teams, teaching CCD, and hiring 55 students at his Cream King business. During the summer Mondays, 20 percent of Cream King’s sales were contributed to local charities, amounting to over $46,000 the last ten years. Phil is fiscally responsible with ‘Big business’ expertise in budgeting and negotiating contracts as large as a couple hundred million dollars He is committed to cutting the Hopewell Township’s high debt to revenue ratio. Phil is a visionary, is loyal to family and community values, is respectful of viewpoints, and he will be a tremendous asset to the Hopewell Township Committee. He emulates high quality and commitment. I strongly endorse Phil Volpe as a member of the Hopewell Township Committee.
I am honored to know Phil Volpe for 20 of his 24 years as a resident of Hopewell Township. His integrity, charity, enthusiasm, leadership, and commitment to maintaining the traditional values of Hopewell Valley have been
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MERCER COUNTY NOTES
Veteran ID cards available U.S. Military veterans residing in Mercer County should now obtain their county photo identification card that also designates their status as a veteran. The low cost identification card is available to all Mercer County veterans in acknowledgement for their service rendered to the United States of America. Veteran ID cards are always available free to U.S. veterans during the following periods: the week of Veterans Day (Nov. 10 - Nov. 22); Pearl Harbor Remembrance Week (Dec. 4 - Dec. 15). Outside of these weeklong periods, veterans would pay a special reduced fee of $10, half the normal price for an ID card, which makes now the perfect time for veterans to pick up one for free as Veterans Day approaches. There are several benefits for the ID cards which have an increased expiration period of 10 years and include the book and page that indicate where a veteran’s honorable discharge is recorded in the County Clerk’s Office. Also, the ID cards that indicate a veteran’s status have additional benefits as many local retailers now offer discounts to veterans. A booklet of participating vendors and retailers in Mercer can be obtained by anyone who visits to receive their Vet ID card. The requirements for a Mercer County ID card are: must be a Mercer County resident for at least six months; must produce the following: A valid birth certificate with a raised seal, a United State’s passport, or a naturalization certificate, a valid NJ motor vehicle license or voter registration
card or, lease agreement. To have their U.S. military veteran status designated on the ID card, veterans must also produce (or have registered) their DD-214 discharge papers with the County Clerk’s Office. Moreover, the recording of a veteran’s DD-214 form is free of charge to all honorably discharged Mercer County veterans. A Certificate of Release - Discharge from Active Duty, or DD 214 form for short, is generally issued when a service member is honorably discharged from active military duty. The document contains information normally needed to verify military service for benefits, retirement, employment, and membership in veterans’ organizations. Veterans can receive their photo ID card by visiting the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 240 W State Street, 7th floor, in Trenton. The clerk’s office is open from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further information on how to obtain a Mercer County photo identification card, call 609-278-7108 or visit www.mercercounty.org. 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 quali-
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A special election will be conducted at the Board of Fire Commissioners of Hopewell Township Fire District No.1 in the County of Mercer, New Jersey regular scheduled meeting on November 30, 2017. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:14-84 in order to determine whether the legal voters of the Fire District want to purchase a sport utility vehicle for use by Hopewell Valley Emergency Services Unit in the amount of $55,000 in its 2018 budget. Official action will take place.
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, New Jersey, held on Monday, the 23rd day of October 2017, the following ordinances were read a second time and adopted:
Donald C. Kintzel Secretary Board of Fire Commissioners
O R D I N A N C E N O. 17-1665 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL ACCEPTING DONATIONS __________________________________________________
PP, 1x, 10/27/17 Fee: $11.16 O R D I N A N C E N O. 17-1666 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WOODMONT AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH N.J.S.A. 40A:12A -7 AND AMENDING CHAPTER XVII, “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT,” ARTICLE VIII, “ZONING-GENERAL PROVISIONS,” SECTION 17-138.b, “ZONING DISTRICTS” TO ADD SUB-PARAGRAPH 20 TO THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF A STORMWATER MAINTENANCE AND ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT FROM CARTER ROAD III, LLC, ENCUMBERING BLOCK 40, LOT 14.03
Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
This ordinance permits the Township of Hopewell to accept the conveyance of a Stormwater Maintenance and Access Easement as conveyed from Carter Road III, LLC over Block 40 Lot 14.03
HVN, 1x, 10/27/17 Fee: $23.25
A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection.
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL COUNTY OF MERCER, NEW JERSEY
This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on October 23, 2017. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 13th day of November 2017, at the Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE CONVEYANCE OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT FROM CARTER ROAD III, LLC, CARTER ROAD IV, LLC AND CARTER ROAD OFFICE AND RESEARCH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. ENCUMBERING BLOCK 40, LOT 14.03 This ordinance permits the Township of Hopewell to accept the conveyance of a conservation easement over a portion of Block 40, Lot 14.03 as conveyed from Carter Road III, LLC, Carter Road IV, LLC and Carter Road Office and Research Condominium Association, Inc. A copy of the ordinance is available at no cost at the Municipal Clerk's Office, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey during regular business hours and posted on the municipal bulletin board for public inspection.
HVN, 1x, 10/27/17 Fee: $25.11 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3344 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-003280-17
This Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer on October 23, 2017. It will be further considered for final passage after public hearing at a meeting of the Hopewell Township Committee to be held on Monday the 13th day of November 2017, at the Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, New Jersey, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at which place and time all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance.
BETWEEN: HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. vs CHERYL GRUETZMACHER, ET AL
Laurie E. Gompf Municipal Clerk
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:
HVN, 1x, 10/27/17 Fee: $26.97 HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3349 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-027384-16
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
BETWEEN: OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC vs GLORIA SCHELLHORN, ET AL
Premises commonly known as: 26 BRITTON ROAD
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
Tax lot 17.04
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:
IN BLOCK 26
Dimensions: (approx): 8.725 AC
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Nearest Cross Street: EASTON TRENTON TURNPIKE 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
HVN, 1x, 10/4/17, 10/13/17, 10/20/17, 10/27/17 Fee: $208.32 Affidavit: $15.00
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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
IN BLOCK 23
Dimensions: (approx): .30 AC 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.
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, P.C. (609) 250-0700 DATED: August 8, 2017
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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:
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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. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF STERN & EISENBERG, PC (609) 397-9200 DATED: April 26, 2017 HVN, 4x, 10/6/17, 10/13/17, 10/20/17, 10/27/17 Fee: $204.60 Affidavit: $15.00
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BOROUGH OF HOPEWELL TAX SALE NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF 2016 TAXES AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I, Donna M. Griffiths, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Hopewell, in the County of Mercer, pursuant to the authority of the statutes in such case made and provided, will on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017
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at the Borough's Municipal Office at 88 E. Broad St., Hopewell, NJ, at 3:30pm or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said land respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1 et seq., as computed to the 21st of day November 2017. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of the municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest bid, not to exceed (18) per cent per annum in accordance with said act of legislature. Industrial Properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10 23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A 1 et seq.), and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K 6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. Parcels are to be sold subject to rollback taxes under the Farmland Assessment Act of 1964, improvement assessment installments not yet due, and any omitted or added assessments for improvements as provided in N.J.S.A. 54:4 63.2 and 54:4 63.l. Any parcel may be redeemed before the sale by payment of amount due thereon to the date of such payments including all costs to such date. Payment for the sale shall be made before the conclusion of sale or property will be resold. ONLY CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR MONEY ORDER WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PAYMENT FOR THE PARCELS PRIOR TO TAX SALE OR AT THE TIME OF TAX SALE BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER. The following is a description of the lands and owners of record obtained from the 2017 tax duplicate together with the total amount due thereon as computed to the date of sale including costs. The names shown are as they appear in the tax duplicate and do not necessarily mean that the parties are the present owners of the property: IN THE EVENT THE OWNER IS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE MILITARY, THE TAX COLLECTOR SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY. BLOCK
LOT
DESCRIPTION
TYPE
TOTAL
1
44
FERRANTE, JOSEPHINE M.
NAME
70 N. GREENWOOD AVE.
W/S
$ 142.45
4
16
MILLER, SANDRA & JASON
63 HART AVE.
W/S
$ 734.44
9
26
PAPE-WHITE, DELIA
138 TAYLOR TERRACE
W/S
$ 657.02
9
44
TYG INVESTMENTS
130 W. BROAD ST.
T/W/S/
$11,811.16
11
15.01
FOUNDATION SERVICING LLC
58 MODEL AVE.
TAX
$ 3,099.73
31
1
RANPD LLC C/O MASTROIANNI, JOHN
71 E. BROAD ST.
TAX
$15,715.39
31
2
RANPD LLC C/O MASTROIANNI, JOHN
E BROAD ST.
TAX
$ 4,408.62
31
19
RANPD LLC C/O MASTROIANNI, JOHN
COLUMBIA AVE.
TAX
$ 3,602.80
HVN, 4x, 10/27/17, 11/3/17, 11/10/17, 11/17/17 Fee: $327.36 Affidavit: $15.00
fications 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 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.
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Events at the Pennington Public Library include: 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-or-treat 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 Living History: Mark Twain 2020: What if Mark Twain were alive today? One part campaign rally and one part rant, Mark Twain 2020 is a one-man show featuring Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain and his commentary on elections past and future. Anchored by the campaign slogan, “You could do a lot worse!” Twain announces his candidacy for President of the United States in 2020. His political base—The Unreliables, as he fondly calls them, are certain to put him over the top (if they show up to vote). After all, “Hain’t we got all the fools in town on our side. And ain’t that a big enough majority in any town.” Tired of grand promises and feeble returns? Join Twain’s Army. Donate to his political action committee, or just show up to this campaign rally. Sunday, November 5, 3:00 pm, 60 min. 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 destress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month. Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September. Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our long-running, 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 Friday, October 27 at 1 p.m. 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. Local historian Jack Koeppel returns to tell some the lesser-known stories of Hopewell village on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 7-8 p.m. at the newly renovated Hopewell Theater, as part of the Hopewell Public Library’s Wednesday Night Out series. While much of Hopewell’s architectural past has survived, many stories from the village‘s past have been lost to time. The Frog War. St. Michael’s Orphanage. The utopian community of Ralston Heights and the Castle. Many residents are aware of these legends, but don’t know the details. Join local historian Jack Koeppel as he sheds light on these better-known stories as well as the lesser-known tales of Hopewell: ES Wells’ Stock Farm and his Rough-OnRats fortune, John Piggott’s Hopewell Valley Agricultural Warehouse, Miss Boggs’ Hopewell Female Seminary, Hoproco tin toys, and Cox’s Shaving Parlor. Jack Koeppel’s well-researched and illustrated historical presentations about Hopewell are always community favorites. This lecture is free and open to the public. The Hopewell Public Library’s Wednesday Night Out talk series is held on the first Wednesday of each month. Due to the size limitations of the library building these talks are usually held at the Hopewell Train Station. To accommodate a larger attendance, this month’s Hopewell history talk will be held at the newly renovated Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Avenue, in Hopewell Borough. For more information, check www.redlibrary.org or Facebook, or call 466-1625. Next month’s First Friday Film is American Pastoral (2016) and will be shown on Friday, November 3 at 1:30 p.m. A Jewish-American businessman watches his life unravel after his daughter commits a terrorist act in protest of the Vietnam War. R, 108 minutes. Join us on Saturday, November 4 at 10:30 a.m. for Princeton and the American Revolution. Learn about
local history and the remarkable events of the “Ten Crucial Days,” which took place in our own back yard, from Christmas 1776 to January 3, 1777, and marked the turning point of the Revolutionary War. Presented by Barry Singer, who has taught the five session course, “Princeton and the American Revolution” at Rutgers Continuing Ed. (OLLI). Registration requested - online or call 609-737-2610. Take advantage of an opportunity to see Betty Bonham Lies and Lois Marie Harrod join young poets from local schools in a Poetry Reading on Saturday, November 4 at 3 p.m. An author of three volumes of poetry and four other books, Lies is the senior poetry editor of US 1 Worksheets, as well as a Geraldine R. Dodge poet. Harrod, also a Dodge poet, has published 16 poetry collections and teaches parttime at The College of New Jersey. Registration is requested - online or call 609-737-2610. Join us for our newly formed book group, AfricanAmerican Author Spotlight, on Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m. This month we’ll discuss contemporary AfricanAmerican author, Kimberla Lawson Roby. Roby is best known for her Reverend Curtis Black Series. Roby has been recognized for her work numerous times over, including the 2013 NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work - Fiction, as well as the 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2013 the Author of the Year - Female award presented by the African-American Literary Award Show in New York. Registration is requested - online or call 609-737-2610. 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 ebooks, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-737-2610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-737-2610. 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 6:308 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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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. 29. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small group meets at 9 a.m. The study is “Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life,� which is led by 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 609-4660471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. 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 church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. At 9:30 a.m., Grace Academy classes have youth gathering in the Youth Room, located in the
Bannerman Building. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Music Directors bring the message. 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 29, at 4 p.m. “Celebration of the Reformation.� Rev. Ken Good will be offering an overview of this important era in history. Light refreshments will follow. 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 Drive along 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 visiting 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.
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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. Abiding Presence Lutheran — Regular worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school. The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609-882-7759. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held
Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609466-0939. 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. 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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Returning to the Scene of the Crime John Grisham talks about his newest books, including one with a Princeton connection
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John Grisham discussed his career and newest books during a talk at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus.
our days before the release of John Grisham’s newest legal thriller, “The Rooster Bar,” The Washington Post ran a review by Carrie Dunsmore, a lawyer and book blogger, praising Grisham for what he gets right about the law in his books. She wrote that becoming a lawyer ruined a lot of legal fiction for her because it strays too far from reality. However Grisham, she wrote, largely gets it right. “I’m shocked to hear that because I normally don’t get it right and I don’t care,” says Grisham with a laugh during a phone interview. “I get close to being right but if I have to fictionalize some law, or create a new courthouse or a new judge, I’m going to do that and not worry about that.” But Grisham, who worked as a lawyer before becoming one of the world’s best-selling authors, said it was nice to hear that praise. “She’s exactly right,” Grisham says. “I can read the first 20 pages of a book about the law and tell you if the writer is a lawyer or not. If the writer is not a lawyer, the mistakes are piling up immediately and I lose interest. A lawyer can always spot that. I get close enough to the law to make it believable but I’m not bound by what the law really is.” “The Rooster Bar” is the second novel of Grisham’s to be published this year. The first, “Camino Island,” was released in June and was about the theft of rare F. Scott Fitzgerald manuscripts from Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Grisham didn’t visit Princeton in researching the book but he was scheduled to give a talk, “Appearing at the Scene of the Crime, John Grisham Visits Princeton," Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall. “When the book came out back in June, I was a little bit nervous about how the book might be received at Princeton,” he says. “I kept waiting, thinking I might hear something from somebody at Princeton.” A few months after the book was published, he received a letter from University Librarian Anne Jarvis. “It was a very nice letter; she invited me to come to Princeton and have a chat,” Grisham says. “And I said, ‘Well, at least you have a sense of humor.’ So that’s why I’m coming, I got invited.” Being a book collector himself helped Grisham come up with the plot for “Camino Island.” In the early 1990s when he was living in Oxford, Mississippi, a friend was interested in selling a copy of “The Marble Fawn,” a book of poetry self-published by William Faulkner in 1924. Grisham said there are four known copies of the book in existence. “Obviously they’re very, very rare, they didn’t sell back when he published them,” Grisham says. “This
friend was looking to sell a copy of ‘The Marble Fawn’ and my wife kind of went behind my back and bought it as a gift for me. That was my first rare book and I kind of got the bug and I started buying more 20th-century novelists: Faulkner, Hemingway, Steinbeck, Fitzgerald. After 25 years I probably have about 75 books, and I’ve also picked up other writers — Mark Twain, William Styron and Updike, people I enjoy reading.” Grisham says he likes collecting because those books have histories. “It’s a real thrill to look at them and to think this book was published almost 100 years ago, the way they published then, the way they printed and bound them,” Grisham says. “And the way some books are preserved over time and some are not. I’ve got several first editions where the dust jackets are torn, or they’re stained. They’re not in good shape and that really affects the value. But it’s just fascinating to think that a collector held this book for 80 years and decided to sell it, or a family decided to sell Grandpa’s library. And they’ve been very good investments over the years.” Grisham is, of course, best known for his legal thrillers, starting with “The Firm” in 1991. He’s also written a good amount of books that aren’t about lawyers, starting with “A Painted House," his 2001 autobiographical, coming-of-age story about a 7-year-old boy growing up in a family of cotton farmers struggling to pay its debts. Since then, he has also written a comedic holiday novel (“Skipping Christmas,”) a work of non-fiction (“The Innocent Man”), books about sports, and the “Theodore Boone Kid Lawyer” young adult fiction series. For Grisham, the chance to branch out and try other genres stemmed from a drive to see where else his talents could take him. “You ask yourself, can I do something else? What are my limits? That was the question,” Grisham says. “So I had this great childhood memoir that I wanted to write while my parents were still alive and they could help me write it with the research. That was ‘A Painted House’ and it found an audience. Then next I had a really funny story about skipping Christmas, something I wish I could do every year.' Those books also were best sellers, starting with “A Painted House.” “That was very gratifying because we had no idea what to expect,” Grisham says of what the reception to his first non-legal thriller would be. “It’s become one of the favorites of all the stuff I’ve written because there’ not a single lawyer in the story.” Still, he says he can’t imagine not writing legal thrillers. He writes one every year, starting with a few
sentences on New Year’s Day and finishing by July 1 of each year. “The books are still very popular, there are still a lot of people who expect one a year - they want two a year, but I can’t do two,” Grisham says. “They’re still a whole lot of fun to write, to piece together the intricate plots, to build the characters. I feel very, very lucky to be able to do this.” In recent years, Grisham’s legal thrillers have been tied to issues, such as coal mining in Appalachia (2015’s “Gray Mountain”) and judicial corruption (2016’s “The Whistler”). “There’s no shortage of problems with the legal system,” he says. “We talk about injustice, criminal injustice, penal injustice, social injustice. Sadly, there are a lot of problems and a lot of fascinating stories that are born because of human suffering and injustice. And those stories are, to me, irresistible and I’m always looking for stories like that.” “The Rooster Bar” looks at for-profit law schools, something Grisham learned about from an article in The Atlantic titled “The Law-School Scam.” It follows three law school students who realize the forprofit law school they attend is owned by a hedgefund operator who also owns a bank that specializes in student loans. They hatch a plan to get out of debt, one that involves quitting law school just a few months before graduation. “It was about for-profit law schools and how they were attracting a lot of students who really have no business going to law school but they’re able to borrow huge sums of money from the government and go to law school and hand over all their tuition money to law schools who are making a profit,” Grisham says. “It’s a bad situation, and I never heard of a for-profit law school at that time.” He says those schools are pretty much out of business, which is why his book is set in 2014. “What they found out starting several years ago was that these kids, these students, who had borrowed heavily, did not receive a very good education, could not pass the bar exam and could not find jobs, and so the whole thing is crumbling right now,” Grisham says. Issues tend to be the sparks that lead to a new book, but Grisham’s goal is to write something his readers will enjoy. “I don’t care what I write, initially it’s going to be something that I hope is very entertaining,” he says. “Sometimes I’ll write a legal thriller without an issue, or write a story without an issue, it’s just oldfashioned suspense, and those are still enjoyable to write. I think in the last 10 or 15 years of my career, Continued on page 5
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Music in the Dark
Just in time for Halloween, a horror film, accompanied by a live score, at the Princeton Garden Theatre
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egulars at the Princeton Garden Theatre have likely noticed Adam Sterr playing his viola outside the theater on occasion. As Halloween approaches, Sterr will be playing inside the theater, as his music will be accompanying a horror film classic. On Oct. 30, the Garden will present a screening of “Carnival of Souls,” the 1962 horror movie written and directed by Herk Harvey. Sterr will accompany the film with a live performance of a score he created, played on viola. Sterr is a Milwaukee native whose career as an artist began as a ballet dancer. He danced professionally with Milwaukee Ballet for 10 years, while also studying viola at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music “At the time, that was just a hobby, a side hobby that helped enhance my work as a dancer,” Sterr says of music. A back injury led to his retiring from professional fulltime dancing. He continued to dance and and play music as a freelance performer. Sterr was working with Portland Ballet in Maine when he met Allison Bonin, who has since become a partner. She works in costuming and was offered a job as wardrobe assistant with American Repertory Ballet in Princeton. “That’s what brought both of us here,” Sterr says. “When I moved here, I started busking out in front of the Garden. It’s something I enjoy doing; I enjoy performing out in public and I thought it would be a nice addition to the city.” Sterr teaches at the Princeton Ballet School and also works on his music, recently releasing an album he describes as avant-garde, and which involves him playing all the parts using multi-tracks. “When I finished the album, I was thinking, What do I want to do next? What do I want to do with this music? Because there aren’t a lot of performing opportunities with avant-garde music, it’s really kind of a niche music,” Sterr says. “And until you kind of make your name, there’s not a lot of opportunity to perform the music. “I was always interested in trying to re-score a film because I enjoy doing collaborative projects, working with other artists. In this case, instead of working with another artist, I’m working with another piece of art, as it were, that’s already been created.“ He wanted to use the music he’s made and rearrange it for a film score. “Carnival of Souls” was a good fit because it’s in the public domain. The movie, released in 1962, is about a woman named Mary who after experiencing a car accident moves to a different city where she has trouble fitting in, and finds herself at an empty carnival. It’s also a good Sterr worked with a digital copy of the movie, removing sound from all scenes that didn’t have dialogue, so that he can replace the film’s organ score. He then
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Adam Sterr, performing his score for “Carnival of Souls.” had to re-insert some effects, such as footsteps and a door closing, so that his score works seamlessly with the film. Sterr has performed his score accompanying “Carnival of Souls” at fringe festivals, starting in July at Providence, and also in Rochester, New York, and Scranton, Pennsylvania. After the Princeton performance, he’ll play it in Baltimore. He started busking outside the Garden almost immediately after he and Bonin moved to Princeton in July of 2016. “While I was waiting for things to get up and started with my teaching at the ballet, I decided, ‘No time like the present, just get out there and start playing,’” Sterr says. “And there was a strong and immediate response, so I felt like, this is something I’m going to continue doing given how much people seem to be enjoying it.” Sterr’s score also involves the use of looping pedals, with which a musician can hit the pedal, and record a phrase and repeat the phrase when hitting the pedal. He also uses a digital delay peddle for reverb and a multi-octave pedal
that allows him to play outside the viola’s natural range. That helps enhance the score at times because the movie‘s character plays the organ and using that octave pedal can create an organ-like sound. “It allows you to essentially multi-track as an individual musician,” Sterr says. “I use that to help build atmospheric music for the film. When you’re playing a string instrument, it’s not playing a piano or organ, which you can use to create a lot of different textures. On a string instrument, more often than not, [you’re playing] just a through line, a melody, you’re not playing the harmony line or the chords unless you have multi-tracks or other musicians to play those parts. One of the challenges for me was I wanted to play this solo; I wanted to play it by myself but I didn’t want to to limit it to one person playing viola.”
“Carnival of Souls,” featuring a score performed live by Adam Sterr, will be screened at the Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St., Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $13.50; www.thegardentheatre.com; 609-279-1999.
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IN CONCERT By Mike Morsch
Prog Rock Royalty King Crimson will bring its classic sound to NJPAC on Halloween Night
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ony Levin was in the kitchen-turned-photography studio of his New York apartment late one evening developing pictures when the phone rang. It was December 1980 and Levin was just a few months removed from playing bass on the recording sessions for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Double Fantasy” album. By that point in his career, Levin had been a session bassist on Lou Reed’s “Berlin” album in 1973; Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years” album in 1975; Alice Cooper’s “Welcome to My Nightmare” album, also in 1975; had joined Peter Gabriel’s band after Gabriel left Genesis; and had played on the 1979 album “Exposure,” a solo effort by Robert Fripp of King Crimson. When it came time for Lennon to record “Double Fantasy” in 1980, Levin had established himself as a solid and talented bassist and, through his connection with Fripp and Bill Buford of King Crimson, was asked to join the “Double Fantasy” recording sessions. “When I met John, he said, ‘They tell me you’re good. Just don’t play too many notes.’ And I smiled because I know I don’t play too many notes,” recalled Levin. “I was very happy to be there and I was looking forward to seeing how it really was, how it would really be and how John Lennon would really be to play with live and in the studio. The answer to all of that is better than I ever expected. He was so consistent and, of course, his songs were great.” But nothing could have prepared Levin for the phone call that night in his apartment. It was a reporter from The New York Times. John Lennon had been shot outside his Manhattan apartment. “I don’t know how, but they had a database of everybody who knows everybody. They said he had been shot and wanted a quote,” Levin says. “I was shocked. I had no quote. Those of us who don’t get asked for quotes — and I usually don’t — don’t think about how difficult it is when some tragedy happens, when famous people are asked to say what they think in a way that is wise and useful.” It took several years for Levin to come to grips with Lennon’s death. “There was a 10-year period where I wouldn’t have answered that question. I would just say I didn’t want to talk about it,” Levin says. But once he was able to reflect on his experience of recording “Double Fantasy,” Levin fondly recalls that part of his career. “The easiest way I can describe it is that you’re in the studio and John Lennon is sitting in front of you and he’s playing this new song he wrote, he’s playing guitar and he‘s singing it. And playing the bass on that is about the easiest thing in the world for any bass player, so I’m not the only guy who could have done it,” Levin. says “But I was honored to be the one who was there. It thought, I’ll just play Beatles style, I’ll play John Lennon-style music and I’ll join in and have a ball doing this.” It would be what happened the year after Lennon’s death, though, that would cement much of Levin’s musical future. That’s when he was asked to join Fripp’s new band in 1981. It was to be called Discipline, but the band’s name was soon changed to the next incarnation of King Crimson. And Levin — specializing in electric bass, Chapman Stick and upright bass — is now in his third stint with the progressive rock icons King Crimson, a band that has gone through several lineup changes and continued to evolve over the course of five decades. King Crimson will perform a Halloween show, Oct. 31, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark as part of its 2017 North American “Radical Action Tour.” The current eight-piece lineup includes founder Fripp on guitar, Levin on bass, singer-guitarist Jakko Jakszyk, and Mel Collins on flute and saxophone, alongside the drummers and multi-instrumentalists, Gavin Harrison, Pat Mastelotto, Jeremy Stacey and Bill Rieflin. This iteration of the band has been touring since 2014,
King Crimson continues to record music and play live, and will perform in Newark, Oct. 31.
honoring King Crimson’s strong reputation with three albums and shows across the globe, a testament to the band’s timeless and original sound. “Robert just doesn’t do things by the book,” Levin says. “He has his own ideas and he’s constantly, in my opinion, re-inventing the way rock bands can be. A good example is that we have three drummers and those three drummers are not pounding out the same parts. They’ve devised intricate strategies for working on very complex drum parts and that’s a fascinating show on its own.” The complexity of music and the fact that no two shows are the same keeps Levin challenged, he said. “The caliber of musicians in the band is always very high, and it’s super high now,” Levin says. “It’s a challenging situation on all counts musically for me. And I’m very comfortable with that, I love that, in fact. “Another thing that’s unusual about the band is that we change the set list from night to night. We realize that some of our fans come for multiple shows and we want
them to hear a variety of music.” Might there be some surprises for this show, since it’s on Halloween night? Even Levin isn’t sure. “King Crimson, being a progressive rock band with not a flamboyant show — we’re all about the music — one would guess that our audience won’t be going crazy with Halloween outfits,” Levin says. “But that’s up to the audience to have fun. The band has not discussed it, but I can pretty much predict that we will wear our suits and ties as usual and we won’t have special Halloween outfits. But let me add that many of my predictions about King Crimson turn out to be wrong. It’s a band that not only surprises its audience but sometimes surprises me as well.” King Crimson will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.njpac.org.
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STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ A classic tale with Disney songs at Kelsey Theatre The musical of “Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Kelsey Theatre features songs from Disney’s 1996 animated film of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, but this isn’t a kiddie show. The story sticks closer to the book than the movie does, covering some serious themes and containing a few intense moments. Even the movie was darker than typical Disney fare, considering its scenes of Esmeralda dancing in fire, and the cruelty aimed at Quasimodo. The stage adaptation premiered in Germany and had runs at the La Jolla Playhouse in California and at the Paper Mill Playhouse, but unlike other Disney stage adaptations (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin”) it never reached Broadway. It’s a solid show, with a good story, of course, and melodic songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz that range from touching to powerful. Pennington Players has done an impressive job with its version, running at Kelsey through Oct. 29. Set in 15th-century Paris, the show tells the story of Quasimodo (played by C.J. Carter), the hunchbacked bell ringer at Notre Dame Cathedral. He is being raised by Frollo (Gregory Newton), the archdeacon at Notre Dame, and brother of Quasimodo’s father. The father had an affair with a gypsy, both parents died and Frollo agreed to raise the deformed child. “I will save this ... thing,” Frollo says early on, as a sort of penance for not being able to save his brother’s life, or soul. Frollo gives the child the cruel name of Quasimodo, which mean half-born. He gives him food and shelter, but hides him in the cathedral’s bell tower, where his only “friends” are stone statues. The statues come to life in Quasimodo’s mind and the costumes for these statues by Sally Sohor are a wonder. Quasimodo disobeys Frollo and sneaks out of his prison to go to the Festival of Fools, the one day of the year gypsies are
allowed to dance and sing. Quasimodo is humiliated there when the crowd sees his face, but he also meets the kind and beautiful Esmeralda (Alicia Rose Dishon), who treats him like a human being. She also draws the wrath and lust of Frollo. Director Frank Ferrara has assembled a talented cast, starting with Carter, who brings a strong and passionate voice to Quasimodo. He gets to sing the favorite “Out There” and you can sense the character’s longing and optimism in every beat. Dishon brings her soaring voice to songs that are celebratory (the rousing “Rhythm of the Tambourine”) and inspiring (“Top of the World”). And of course, she gets to belt out a love song, “Someday,” which Esmeralda sings with the noble solider Phoebus (Scott Johnson). Newton does fine work as Frollo. His voice is deep and powerful, both when singing and talking. During a scene where Frollo performs mass, Newton was so convincing, and spoke Latin so well, that I felt an impulse to cross myself. He also sings powerfully and is convincing as Frollo goes from flawed man to one who is frighteningly consumed by his feelings for Esmeralda. Andrew Timmes plays Clopin, a narrator of sort, and gets us off to a fine start with “The Cathedral of Notre Dame.” He’s funny at times, but also has a mischievous, almost sinister side. But the best moments come when the company gets together. Accompanied by the excellent musicians in the orchestra and a chorus of singers, the company sings wonderfully together and also handles some nifty choreography by Rachel Tovar.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” continues at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, through Oct. 29. For tickets and information, go to www.kelseyatmccc.org or call 609-5703333.
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HALLOWEEN
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, through Oct. 29; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “The Secrets of Mercy,” Mercer County Library, West Windsor Branch, 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction. Halloween-themed musical play by Michael Kerr, with music by Laura Liao and Nikita Jain. Performers range in age from 12 years to adult and are mostly from the Mercer County area, Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Oct. 28, 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Admission is free.
BALLET Dracula, Presented by Roxey Ballet at Canal Studio Theater, 243 N. Union St., Lambertville. Ballet adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire novel, through Oct. 29. Tickets cost $40-$42, $37-$39 advance; www.roxeyballet.org.
MUSIC Westminster Community Orchestra, Robert L. Annis Playhouse on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton. “Witches Dance” story and Halloween-themed program features Hector Berlioz’s “Witches Sabbath” from Symphonie Fantastique, “Festival at Baghdad” from Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherezade, de Falla’s Ritual Fire Dance and selections from the score for the film T”he Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” composed by Harry Gregson-Williams. The concert also will feature Westminster Conservatory’s Suzuki Violin Program, performing its own “Witches Dance,” Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $10 seniors/students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.
PARTICIPATORY DANCE Rum and Onions, Pond Road Middle School, 150 Pond Road, Robbinsville. Halloween Contra dance presented by Princeton Country Dancers. Calling by Diane Silver, Oct. 28. Afternoon dance for experienced dancers will begi at 3 p.m. A potluck supper will begin at 6 p.m. and the evening dance will start at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $16 for the afternoon dance, $18 for the evening dance, and $30 for both; www.princetoncountrydancers.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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“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. “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 country and/or join resistance movements, through Oct. 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.
“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. “Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel and featuring songs from Disney’s animated movie. Featuring songs by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. NOTE: Not recommended for children, through Oct. 29. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333. “Dearly Departed,” Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. When “mean and surly” Mr. Turpin suddenly dies, his nitwit relations from church and county come together to merrily mark his demise, through Nov. 5. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “The Good Person of Setzuan,” Bart Luedeke Center Theater on the Rider University campus in Lawrenceville. Bertolt Brecht’s comic moral fable about the gods coming to earth in search of a thoroughly good person. They encounter Shen Teh, a goodhearted but penniless prostitute, who offers them shelter. Rewarded with enough money to open a tobacco shop, Shen Teh soon becomes so overwhelmed by the demands of people seeking assistance that she invents a male alter ego, Shui Ta, to deal ruthlessly with the business of living in an evil world, through Oct. 29.Tickets cost $20, $10 seniors/students; rider.edu/arts; 609-896-7775. “Dogfight,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Rock musical presented by Pierrot Productions about Eddie Birdlace, who returns home from Vietnam in 1967 burdened with the emotional scars of war, Nov. 3-12. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC 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. Westminster Symphonic Choir, Princeton University Chapel. The Westminster Symphonic Choir, conducted by Joe Miller, will perform William Walton’s choral masterwork Belshazzar’s Feast. The choir will be joined by Princeton University organist Eric Plutz and Westminster faculty member Mark Moliterno, bass-baritone, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $20; www.rider.edu/arts;609-921-2663. Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Concert featuring the New York City-based LARK Quartet performing Schulhoff ’s Concerto for String Quartet and Winds on a program with See THINGS TO DO, Page 6
Grisham Continued from Page 1 I’ve spent more time with issues that I care about and exposing things that are wrong in the system through a legal thriller. The goal is to get readers caught up in the story through entertainment and expose or illuminate a particular issue. Maybe not my feelings about the issue, though my feelings are usually pretty evident. I think the better books I write are when I entertain and inform.” A few years ago, The Washington Post wrote another story about Grisham, which included quotes from a book store owner in the South who
said the author’s books helped bring new readers to his store. “That’s really satisfying,” Grisham says. “The one thing I hear occasionally is when people say they were not reading or they had stopped reading and one my books inspired me to start reading again, and that’s as good as it gets.” John Grisham’s “Camino Island” and “The Rooster Bar” are available at Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., and at other area bookstores.
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Respighi’s Gliucelli and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 “Reformation,” Oct. 29, 4 p.m. Tickets start at $35; princetonsymphony.org or 609 497-0020. Joshua Bell, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Violinist will perform a concert featuring music by Mendelssohn, Grieg, and Brahms, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$107.50; www.mccarter.org; 609-2582787. Ludovico Einaudi, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Pianist known for neoclassical-age minimalist music and film scores including “Black Swan,” Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$75; www.mccarter.org; 609258-2787. Princeton University Concerts Family Concert, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton. “Meet the Music: Four Harmonious Friends.” Family concert for kids ages 6-12, hosted by Bruce Adolphe featuring The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and musicians from the Silk Road Project, Nov. 4, 1 p.m. Tickets cost $10, $5 children; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-2589220. Princeton University Glee Club, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall, Princeton University. “Yale at Princeton: The Football concert. Annual choral face-off featuring choral classics, traditional college songs, skits, and more from the Princeton University Glee Club and Yale Glee Club, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $15; music.princeton.edu; 609-258-9220.
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. Tommy Femia is Judy Garland, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Awardwinning impersonator will being his acclaimed portrayal of the legendary Garland, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. $30; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. Radam Schwartz, South Brunswick Jazz Cafe, Herb Eckert Auditorium in the Senior Center, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction. Concert by jazz organist and pianist, Nov. 3, 8 p.m. $6; www.sbarts.org; 732-329-4000, ext. 7635. Eric Mintel Quartet, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Concert paying tribute to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Mintel and also will play originals, Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-1191.
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
Violin Virtuoso Violinist Joshua Bell will play a concert at McCarter’s Matthews Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. The program will include Mendelssohn’s Sonata in F; Grieg’s Sonata No. 3, Op. 45; Brahms’ Sonata No.1 in G, Op. 78, and other works to be announced. Tickets cost $35-$107.50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. 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 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; 609924-8144. 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.
The exhibit mixes real with fantasy in watercolor, acrylic and photographic mixed with ink, through Nov. 17. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open Oct. 15, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Cheryl Jackson Oddphotog Exhibit, Lawrence Branch Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Photographic journey of cemeteries and other works, through Oct. 31. 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. Visual & Design Arts Faculty Exhibition, Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. Members of the visual and design arts faculty will present work they have recently completed. The artists are architecture teacher David Burkett; fine arts teacher Jerry Hirniak; furniture design teacher Chris Maher; art teacher Jennifer Gallagher; art department chair and art teacher Susan Reichlin, and art teacher Karen Stolper, through Nov. 9; www.pds.org; 609-924-6700, ext. 1772. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St. Hopewell. “Iceland: A Land Like Not Other,” photography by Martin Schwartz. “Road to Morocco,” featuring photography by John Clarke, David Wurtzel and Martha Weintraub, through Nov. 12. Gallery hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511. Reconstructed History, Taplin Gallery at Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Featuring work by artists Wendel White, Annie Hogan, Casey Ruble, Leslie Sheryll and Ann LePore. These artists transform documentary images by obscuring the primary data through layers of processes, both analog and digital. By doing so, the artists create visual narratives that speak to a broader historical complexity in content and technique, through Nov. 25. For more information, go to artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-9248777.
COMEDY
Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Michelle Wolf, Oct. 27-28, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; Keith Robinson, Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3-4, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; The Amazing Kreskin, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., $30; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Davin Rosenblatt, Oct. 27-28; Johnny Watson, Nov. 3-4; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Deadbeats & Hustlers, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. Improv comedy group. Evening will feature desserts, coffee and tea, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., $20; www.bethel.net; 609-443-4454.
DANCE
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Nov. 1, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Friday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272. M R Square Dance Club, Saint Luke’s (Episcopal) Church, 1620 Prospect St. Ewing. Weekly progressive dances. No prior experience is needed. Please be prompt. Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center on richd1squarerounddancer@msn.com; 609-844-1140. 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 Scott’s painting veered toward abstraction. His recent abstractions include references to garden and landscape im“Elvis & Me - An Evening with Priscillia Presley,” agery: flowers, foliage, and tree branches, through Oct. 29. State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. PresHours: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sun. noon to 4 p.m. ley will talk about her life in an interview format where she For more information, go to www.rider.edu/arts. will answer audience questions and share stories. Hosted Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., by Max Weinberg, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $45-$150; Cranbury. Helen M. Rudnick, “Everything with Wings II.” www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469.
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Dating after 50
Sweaty palms, heart palpitations and nervousness are common first date symptoms. Many people can remember the feelings of excitement and fear they felt the first time they went out on a date as a teenager. But those who find themselves back in the dating pool as mature adults quickly learn that dating jitters still may be present even after all this time. Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau finds that those over the age of 50 are now divorcing at double the rate of younger people. Loss of a spouse is another reason the over 50 crowd may once again be dabbling in dating. Recent reports say that 40 percent of online daters today are over the age of 50. Successfully navigating the waters of matchmaking sites or old-fashioned meet-and-greets means reacquainting oneself with a few handy tips. • Don’t open up with your extended history. Older daters have more life experiences and potentially a greater number of past relationships. Recognize that you both may bring former spouses and even children to the table, but don’t feel the need to delve into all of your adventures (or misadventures) on the first date. Early dates are not for setting the entire course of your relationship. They’re for getting acquainted and seeing if this is a relationship you want to continue. Getting too personal right off the bat can sabotage a relationship before it starts. • Take it slow. There’s no need to rush anything along. Biological clocks or perceived societal notions no longer may be causing pressing relationship deadlines. Take the first date and any other subsequent dates at a pace that’s mutually
agreed upon. It may take several months to years before all of your truths come out, but for now focus on having fun until you’re both ready to share more. • Look for the positives. Before you decide a person is not for you, make a note of all of his or her positive attributes. What do you like most about him or her? Initial negativity or doubts may stem from your fear of rejection. Be open to others who may not fit your type. • Don’t get discouraged. The person you first meet may not be the right fit. Don’t let this turn you off of dating. The right person may be the next one around the corner. • Meet in public places. Many dates begin with online conversations with the intention to meet for a physical date later on. Always keep safety in mind when setting a rendezvous with someone you don’t know well. Choose a public meeting spot, such as a busy restaurant. Ask a friend to check in on you via phone call. Consider a double-date if you’re weary. Take your own car and meet at the date location rather than being picked up at home. • Wait for intimacy. It may take a while before you feel comfortable getting intimate with someone new. This person should respect your feelings and not pressure you into a physical relationship until you are both ready. Also, give the other person time to grow comfortable with intimacy. Dating after 50 means taking chances, going slow and exploring new relationship possibilities that make you feel comfortable. — Metro Creative Connecton
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life to the next. When a Christian dies, it’s seen as the end of his or her life on earth. A funeral is held for friends and family to grieve for the person who has died as well as give thanks for their life. At a burial, this is when the coffin is lowered into the grave. The symbolism is similar at a cremation when the curtains are closed around the coffin. “We, therefore, commit (his or her) body to the ground; earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust; in the sure and certain hope of the Resurrection to eternal life.� We are nothing but fertilizer for the earth, according to many atheist beliefs, but nevertheless, atheists too find a way to cope with the grief of losing someone. Although, accepting the finality of death can be excruciatingly painful, it also makes the recognition of life exceedingly beautiful. Atheists do not comfort themselves with thoughts of seeing their loved ones after they die, making the urgency for love, fulfillment, and connection in this life very real in each passing moment. With all of these varying beliefs, cultures, and ways to cope with death, it continues to be the constant and joining experience of the human condition. Every single person will deal with death at some point. Why not acknowledge and accept it as part of life instead of avoiding anything that serves as a reminder of it? Becoming comfortable with the idea of death can challenge us to appreciate those we love and celebrate the time we were given with those we’ve lost. Perhaps when you see a hearse and the word “inappropriate� comes to mind, reframe that thought and think of how our mortality can allow us to have a renewed passion for our life today, in this moment. — The Hopewell Memorial Home - 609-FUNERAL.
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PACKET PICKS Oct. 27 Halloween parade in Princeton The Arts Council of Princeton will present its Annual Hometown Halloween Parade, beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Palmer Square Green. The Princeton University Marching Band will play before the parade, then make its way through Downtown Princeton and end at the Princeton YMCA. The parade will leave Palmer Square Green at 5:45 p.m. The festivities continue at the YMCA with live music, a bounce house, trunk or treat, food and drink, crafts and family-friendly activities, and more. For more information, go to www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-9248777.
Oct. 28
Hella McVay took this photo of Cecil the lion during a safari in Africa in the early 2000s.
A World of Nature
Science expo at Princeton library The Princeton Public Library will present its Fall Science Expo, beginning at noon. The three-hour event for people 5 and older will feature scientists and engineers from Princeton University sharing their research through hands-on demos. Areas include materials science, chemical, biological, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as chemistry and physics. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
Author talk at Labyrinth Books Geoff Cook will discuss his children’s book, “Victoria and the Volcano,” beginning at 3 p.m. “Veronica and the Volcano” is an educational adventure story for grades 4-6. It is designed to stir young readers’ interest in science while entertaining them. Labyrinth Books is located at 122 Nassau St. Princeton. For more information, go to www.labyrinthbooks.com or call 609-497-1600.
Nov. 2 Bamberger talk at Morven Linda B. Forgosh, author of a biography of Louis Bamberger, will host a book talk and signing at The Present Day Club, 72 Stockton St., Princeton, beginning at 7 p.m. Bamberger was a department store icon, philanthropist, and friend of Albert Einstein. Bamberger, along with his sister, co-founded The Institute for Advanced Study, and was instrumental in bringing Einstein to Princeton. The program is being presented by Morven Museum and Garden in conjunction with its current exhibit, “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” A private viewing of the exhibit with co-creator Roy Pedersen will take place at 5:30 p.m. prior to the talk. Morven Museum and Garden is located at 55 Stockton St., Princeton. Reservations are required. Tickets cost $18. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. For reservations, go to www.morven.org/programs or call 609-924-8144, ext. 113.
Photographs from Hella McVay’s travels are on view at the Millstone River Gallery in Plainsboro By Ilene Dube Special Writer There are many luxurious spots in which to sit and relax in the home Hella McVay shares with her husband Scott, from the kilim-covered sofas to the wicker chairs on the patio and in the garden — yet it’s hard to imagine she ever takes the time to sit. In her 82 years, McVay has traveled to as many countries. Photos from her extraordinary journeys, richly printed on canvas to look like paintings, are on view in the exhibit, “Patterns in Nature” at the Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, Plainsboro, through Nov. 17. From an arrangement of bones in a shaman market in Zimbabwe and beloved skulls of ancestors in Papua, New Guinea, to zebras in Zambia, spotted leopards in Zimbabwe and pelicans in Ghana, these images of wildlife focus on visual elements that repeat themselves with calculated rhythms, drawing on McVay’s background as a mathematician and environmental advocate who is at home in nature, surrounded by animals. Her husband Scott displays photos from his own lens with Hella feeding monkeys in Kyoto, kangaroos in Australia, holding an orangutan in Borneo and perching her arms for parrots in Honduras. “Animals are just attracted to her,” he says. “She is an explorer of the flipper-powered, belly glides of Adelie penguins in the Antarctic, the dancing Morpho butterfly on the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica, the willowy Sifalks in Madagascar, and the plentiful bats of Venezuela.” Married for more than half a century, the couple completes each other’s sentences, and it’s often hard to separate one’s quote from the other. “That orangutan just jumped into her arms and sat on her hip,” says Scott, himself a champion of education, conservation and the well being of mammals. The founding executive director of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Scott discovered and documented the six-octave song of the Humpback whale, along with Roger Payne, and has led expeditions to the Alaskan Arctic to study, record and film the Bowhead whale. “Having grown up in Europe I always wanted to see the rest of the world,” Hella says. “Scott’s whale work and our interest in environmental issues has helped make this possible. “Wild animals can be so cuddly and friendly,” she adds. Among the other magnificent creatures Hella has brought back home, in photographic form, is Cecil, the worldfamous Zimbabwe lion that was an attraction to the national park and studied and tracked by Oxford University. McVay was on a safari in the early 2000s, following Cecil for three days. “He took such good care of all four of his families, making the rounds to check on them,” she says. Without a telephoto lens, McVay leaned over the edge of the truck to make her shot, getting within 10 feet of Cecil and his family, but she may have come too close. “He started to charge
me,” she recalls, and she pulled back and laid flat on the floor of the truck. Cecil’s death by an American dentist’s bow-and-arrow in July 2015 resulted in world-wide outrage. “The whole country mourned,” recalls McVay, whose portrait of Cecil is accompanied by a Patrick McDonnell cartoon with the caption “I can’t blame you for having a fear of the dentist.” McVay also got up close to hippos — she paddled in a canoe to photograph them. She tells a story: “According to Zimbabwe mythology, when the creator created the world and had stuff left over, it was used to make an ugly fat creature. The hippopotamus was so embarrassed it went to live in the water, but the water animals complained it was eating all their food so at night the hippo goes out on land to eat the grass.” At night in her tent she could hear the hungry hippo eating grass. “They’re not too smart but have beauty.” There are also patterns closer to home: a peregrine falcon in Cape May, pitcher plants in the Pinelands. And while McVay has called central New Jersey home for more than a half century, home has not always been a secure thing. Her childhood residence in East Berlin was bombed in 1943 and she and her family fled for West Berlin where she went to school. “I was 9 when the war was over,” she says. “We were always moving. My father worked in finance for a Jewish com-
pany so we were suspect. I had a spectacular grandmother who made me feel safe — she had a way of calming everything.” McVay recounts a time her grandmother put on a babushka and called in an officer of Russia’s White Army, asking him what his mother would think of all the rape and killing. “From then on, my grandmother’s house became a safe house.” She also recalls spending her childhood taking care of animals in the stable. Scott shows a photo of her as a little girl with a lamb in Berlin. McVay says she, and most Germans, don’t like to talk about the war years. “I’m blessed to have a great husband, fabulous daughters and sweet and spectacular grandchildren,” she says. Hella met Scott in 1956 at a student jazz hangout in Berlin, he was with the U.S. Army Intelligence. The American told her he wanted to improve his German and came to meet Hella’s family. “I had zero interest in terms of a relationship, but one thing led to another,” she says. Scott served three years but had to lengthen his tour while Hella completed her master’s degree at the University of Berlin. They married in Berlin in 1958 and came to Princeton to be near Scott’s parents. “We bought Danish furniture and I wanted to live in San Francisco but then got a job in Fine Hall Library at Princeton. All the famous mathematicians had been chased out of Germany, and here they were in Princeton — it was the epicenter for
“Flukes of a Humpback Whale,” taken by Hella McVay in the Saint Lawrence River in Canada.
math and physics. I was in seventh heaven, so Scott had to find a job.” With her knowledge of math and ability to transliterate Russian, German and French, Alonso Church hired her as assistant editor of the “Journal of Symbolic Logic.” Her courage in the wild has lead to having the courage to carry out her convictions. Around the birth of the McVays’ daughters Hella became interested in natural childbirth and La Leche — “we embraced all that ‘hippie stuff,’ because I like to be conscious and know how things work.” They briefly moved to Coconut Grove, Florida, when Scott worked with a dolphin laboratory, and Hella wrote the math program for a Sacred Heart school. When they returned to Princeton she founded the math department at Stuart Country Day School, and on the first Earth Day in 1970, she founded the Whole Earth Center, a non-profit organic food store that raises funds for environmental organizations. “There were very few places where you could buy organic food then. We supported local farmers, helped to educate about pesticides and toxins, and paid employees properly with a pension and health insurance.” She served as president of the board for many years, but now she is just a shopper at the Whole Earth Center. “The prices are high but they are honest prices.” She recounts how Wild Oats, a national chain that opened a store across the street, could not compete because the Whole Earth Center customers remained loyal. “The Whole Earth Center will be 50 in three years,” she says proudly. Among her other convictions she put into action: As a volunteer for Planned Parenthood, she donned a white coat and worked as an assistant in the exam room, greeting patients. She had to give that up when the doctor she worked with was forced to close his practice because of threats he received. She later joined the board of D&R Greenway Land Trust where, with Scott, she founded the Scott and Hella McVay Poetry Trail. So how is it that, after more than half a century of marriage, she and Scott continue to work together—she has helped select poems and photographs for his books — and even share a single e-mail address? “We complement each other,” says Hella. “He’s the English major/poet, and I’m the mathematician.” In the late 1970s, their home burned to the ground. “She was the one who kept us all together,” Scott says. “I’d already lost everything as a child, when my mother had to pack all our possessions in a small suitcase,” Hella says. “I knew life goes on.” They built a new and better house. Featured on a 1984 green house tour in Princeton, and on the site where their previous stone house burned, the 1981 passive solar house gets most of its heat from a wood-burning stove. A greenhouse serves as a dining area and allows warm sunny air into the rest of
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Talking about the Arts and Transit Center
The existence of the Lewis Center for the Arts within Princeton University’s Arts and Transit neighborhood plays an non-traditional and unanticipated artistic role in the lives of Princetonians. Since the project’s public celebration on the weekend of Oct. 6, I have observed that the Lewis Center provides a “safe” topic of conversation and debate, thus serving as art therapy for town residents suffering from angst, depression, and sleepless nights over political, social, environmental, and natural disasters. Dining recently at the new restaurant Cargot, housed in one of the former Dinky Station buildings, my friend and I joined a nonhostile, non-depressing, animated discussion with neighboring diners about the new Arts and Transit complex. The first topic on the table was the architecture — aesthetically pleasing or not? The group of eight was split. Some thought it was “big, bulbous, ugly, looks like a pregnant turtle, unfriendly, too close to the road,” while others described it as “beautiful, elegant, soaring like an eagle,” using “imaginative use of space, incredible geometric lines,” to create “an interesting street-scape.” I generally refrain from offering a critique of architectural design, beauty truly is in the eyes of the beholder. If it works for the client’s needs without offending the general public, then it is OK with me. I only added my observation that the lighting at night transforms the area into Princeton’s most stunningly dramatic nighttime space. Having more than four decades of experience walking, driving, parking and taking transit in Princeton, however, I rarely refrain from offering functionality criticism. So we transitioned to the next discussion item on the menu: Does the Arts and Transit Center work to benefit the community, irrespective of arts programming for the public? The group of individuals comprising different ages, genders, races, and bank accounts unanimously gave the new project an Aplus for functionality. Simply said, the redesign works. It significantly improves the University Drive/Alexander Road traffic circulation and, and offers amenities (special shout-out to the bathrooms) for commuters, car-drivers, bike-riders, and walkers. Three people were shocked at how easy it is to walk to the train. The comment is a reflection of the convoluted access during construction, as well as the intense town/gown controversy that erupted over the plan to move the station “further from the center of town” by 460 feet. I fully concur with the urban planning principle that proposes train stations be located in the center of a town. But the new location, even though further from the center of town, adds only two additional minutes to one’s commute. Plus, getting to the train is actually faster for those who stop at Wawa to get a coffee or snack — because WaWa is right at the train platform, rather than a half a block away from the station, as it was in the pre-development era. Particularly noteworthy from my point of view is how the traffic flow on Alexander Road is much improved, thanks to traffic planner and engineer Georges Jacquemart’s brilliant and trademark roundabouts. Finally, the development featuring the two restaurants in the former train station buildings (everyone effusively praised the design of the restaurants) has created an area of vibrant activity in stark contrast to the formerly dark, barren landscape surrounding the train station. It may sound a little pathetic, but one of my favorite activities on a warm evening is to grab an inexpensive dinner at Wawa and sit on one of the wooden benches in front of the Dinky Bar/Cargot or at the Nakashima table outside of the train station waiting room and watch the people go by, while contem-
plating the long and stressful journey that ultimately led to this good outcome. Over a six-year period (beginning in March 2006), according to University Vice President and Secretary Robert K. Durkee, “we discussed this project at some 15 borough council meetings, nine township committee meetings, 15 planning board meetings, three joint meetings of these bodies, two historic sites council meetings, one NJ Transit Board meeting, one meeting of consolidated Princeton Council, at least 14 other public information meetings, and many . . . private meetings with members of the public and local officials.” An assortment of master plans, strategic plans, visioning plans, and the municipal consolidation plans intensified the meeting mania associated with the train station redevelopment project. In-
Princeton Library to host benefit The Princeton Library will host its benefit, “Beyond Words: An Evening to Benefit Princeton Public Library,” Nov. 4. Acclaimed playwright, screenwriter and librettist David Henry Hwang will open the event with a talk at 6 p.m. at Nassau Presbyterian Church. Cocktails, dinner and a silent auction follow at the library. The revival of Hwang’s Tony Award-winning play “M. Butterfly” opens on Broadway in October. At Beyond Words, Hwang will speak on “Transformations of a Butterfly: Identity and Creativity in America Today.” “Our library is a hub for partnerships and public service,” says Brett Bonfield, the library’s executive director. “We are fortunate to have dozens of devoted partners, and over 350 volunteers. Beyond Words, put on by The Friends of the Library, is an ideal showcase of our community’s spirit and talent.” The evening’s dinner will be catered by Elements Restaurant, the presenting sponsor. A variety of premium items and experiences curated especially for Beyond
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HEALTH MATTERS
Dr. Elliot B. Sambol
Varicose veins: common, genetic and treatable
Your grandmother had them, your mother had them, and now you have them too. Varicose veins. They’re undoubtedly a family affair. But while you may have inherited the troublesome vascular condition, treatment options for varicose veins have changed over the years, making it easier to make them disappear. At the Center for Vascular Care at University Medical Center of Princeton, board certified vascular surgeons along with skilled nurses and trained vascular staff offer a variety of treatment options for vascular conditions, including varicose veins.
How veins work Veins are thin-walled, lowpressure conduits that return blood from the body to the heart. Muscular contractions in the extremities propel blood forward in the veins, and one-way valves prevent the blood from flowing backward. When the valves become weak or damaged, however, they fail to close all the way allowing blood to flow backward and pool in the veins. Over time, varicose veins develop as the collected blood causes the veins to get bigger and to twist and bulge. Though not a life-threatening condition, varicose veins can be cosmetically distressing and can cause other symptoms and complications such as: • Swelling of the ankles and feet • Painful, achy or heavy-feeling legs
• Throbbing or cramping in the legs • Itchy legs, especially on the lower leg and ankle • Discolored skin • Sores or ulcers • Bleeding • Superficial blood clots that occur close to the skin Family history a risk factor Varicose veins are a common condition. Federal health statistics indicate that about every one in five adults — the majority women — suffers from varicose veins. Further, family history is one of the main risk factors for developing varicose veins. About half of all people who have varicose veins have a family member who has them too, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Other risk factors include: • Increasing age. • Gender. Hormonal changes that occur during puberty, pregnancy and menopause make women more likely to develop varicose veins. • Prolonged standing. • Heavy lifting. • Being overweight or obese. • Prior history of blood clots in superficial or deep veins Not Your grandmother’s treatment If your varicose veins aren’t causing many symptoms, your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes such as losing weight, increasing physical activity and wearing compression stockings. However, in cases where varicose veins are causing uncomfortable symptoms and complications, medical treatment is normally
necessary. Treatment for most varicose veins has advanced from what was once a hospital-based procedure with a lengthy recovery time to a minimally invasive approach that can essentially be performed during your lunch hour. Among the most common treatment approaches are: • Sclerotherapy, which involves injecting a medical solution into the vein causing the vein walls to swell, stick together and seal shut. This stops the flow of blood in that vein and the vein fades as it is absorbed into the body. Sclerotherapy is effective for spider veins and varicose veins. • Radiofrequency ablation, a technique in which a small probe is inserted through a catheter placed in the vein. Using radiofrequency energy, a device at the tip
arts and a regular at Princeton-area gallery openings, this is the first time McVay has ever exhibited. “I never even thought about exhibiting until (Curator Sheila Geisler) approached me. I love the idea of doing it in a rehab center,” she says. “The patterns of nature are comforting for those
who are healing. I feel blessed to have looked at so many things —moss in Patagonia, lichen in Argentina, tree trunks in Indonesia.” Though having traveled to Nepal, South and Central American, Africa, Russia, the Arctic and Antarctica — and having recently returned from a
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of the probe heats up the inside of the vein and closes it off. Blood flow is rerouted to healthy veins around the closed veins. • Ambulatory or micro-phlebectomy, a technique in which tiny cuts are made in the skin enabling doctors to pull the vein out of the leg. With this procedure, very large veins can be removed while leaving only very small scars. These procedures can be performed in the doctor’s office with local anesthesia for radiofrequency ablation and micro-phlebectomy and no anesthesia for sclerotherapy. Patients are typically able to return to their normal activities within one to two days. Give your legs a rest While you can’t control your genetics, you can take steps to delay the onset of varicose veins or keep them from progressing. Here are some things you can do from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: • Exercise regularly to improve your leg strength, circulation, and vein strength. Focus on exercises that work your legs, such as walking or running. • Control your weight to avoid placing too much pressure on your legs. • Elevate your legs when resting as much as possible. • Don’t stand or sit for long periods of time. If you must stand for a long time, shift your weight from one leg to the other every few minutes. If you must sit for long periods of time, stand up and move around or take a short walk every 30 minutes. • Wear elastic support stock-
ings and avoid tight clothing that constricts your waist, groin, or legs. • Avoid wearing high heels for long periods of time. Lowerheeled shoes can help tone your calf muscles to help blood move through your veins. • Eat a low-salt diet rich in high-fiber foods. Eating fiber reduces the chances of constipation, which can contribute to varicose veins. High-fiber foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, and whole grains, like bran. Eating less salt can help with the swelling that comes with varicose veins. Learn more Princeton HealthCare System, through its Community Education & Outreach Program, will host a discussion titled Varicose Veins: Now You See Them, Now You Don’t, Nov. 14, 7-8 p.m. at Princeton Fitness and Wellness in Montgomery To register for the free session or for more information, go to www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or call 888-897-8979. For more information about UMCP’s Center for Vascular Care or to find a physician affiliated with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.
trip to Norway — the McVays still consider the biggest miracle in their own backyard, with visits from a great blue heron, frogs, bats, butterflies and pileated woodpeckers who set the drum beat.
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Elliot Sambol, M.D., R.P.V.I., F.A.C.S. is double board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. He is a registered physician in vascular interpretation, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the medical staff at University Medical Center of Princeton.
McVay Continued from Page 1B the house and in warm weather, the house benefits from a two-foot overhang blocking the sun as well as overhead fans to draw in the cool air. When it was complete, “we had a festival with the families of the workers, with live music and a barbecue.” Though an ardent supporter of the
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Historical society to present house tour
The Historical Society of Princeton will host its 16th annual house tour, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event celebrates significant architecture and design in the homes of HSP’s supportive community. This year’s tour features five homes, each one a distinct example of its own time and style. Visitors will be able to see modifications, redesigns, furnishings, and personal art collections in a self-guided tour of the homes throughout the day. This year’s tour will feature: 75 Cleveland Lane: This Princeton landmark, the former estate of J. Seward Johnson Jr. and Kristina Johnson, was designed by Ernest Flagg in the 1920s. Flagg, a notable American architect, also designed the Scribner Building in New York City and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Recently spared from demolition, this estate underwent a top-to-bottom renovation from Grant Homes Custom Builders. The Chateau-style stone mansion and carriage house now feature countless high-end, custom details, including a Christopher Peacock kitchen and a built-in sound system with 26 speakers. Historic architectural features, like exposed stone walls and beams, carved banisters, and a cement tile floor, remain preserved. 73 Library Place: Designed in 1897-1898 by the Philadelphia-based architectural firm, Cope
and Stewardson, this half-timbered Tudor Revival house was built for Princeton University Mathematics professor and Dean of Faculty H.B. Fine, after whom Fine Hall is named. Cope and Stewardson famously designed several Princeton campus buildings, such as Blair Hall and Ivy Club. The homeowners have preserved remarkable historic architectural features, such as decorative plaster ceilings, hand-leaded windows, original wood paneling, carved wooden archways, and gargoyles. Previous owners added to the home’s history by installing chandeliers from the famed Paramount Theater in New York City, when the theater closed in the mid-20th century. 44 Patton Ave.: Also known as “The Warehouse,” this historic building served as Michael Graves’ personal home for over 40 years and was recently purchased by Kean University. The University’s College of Architecture and Design bears Graves’ name. Graves was a Princetonbased, world-renowned post-modernist architect who took on the renovation of this home himself. The Warehouse, built in 1927, originally served as a storage warehouse for the Italian stonemasons building Princeton University’s neo-Gothic campus buildings. The house serves as the prime and personal example of Graves’ design philosophy. 50 Patton Ave.: With a golden stone façade,
This home at 75 Cleveland Lane is one of the destinations on the Historical Society of Princeton’s annual house tour. broad porch, and spectacular views of the Michael Graves residence, this bungalow, built in the nineteen-teens, encloses a creative and efficient renovation by local interior designer Katie Eastridge. Unique historic features, such as a Moravian tile fireplace, a claw-foot tub, and original hardwood floors coexist with contemporary additions, such as glazed cement tiles in the fully renovated kitchen. The playful interior design alludes to the owners’ love of books throughout this cozy gem. 40 Mercer St.: Prolific Princeton architect Charles Steadman built this house and its semidetached neighbor in the 1830s, as part of the
most intact surviving neighborhood for Princeton’s early middle-class settlers. Sometimes referred to as Princeton’s first real estate developer, Steadman designed more than 70 buildings in Princeton, including the Nassau Presbyterian Church. As the leader of Princeton’s Greek Revival, Steadman leaves a visible architectural legacy in the town, with about 40 of his designs still standing. This house features a luxurious renovation, adding a curtained sun porch, a breakfast room, and fully modernized kitchen, while preserving period details, like knobs, plaster molding, and fireplaces. “Princeton’s uniqueness and historicity as a town is grounded in its remarkable built environment,” said Izzy Kasdin, executive director of the historical society. “This year‘s tour, in particular, showcases and recognizes homeowners who have been excellent stewards of Princeton’s historic architectural gems. The House Tour provides an opportunity to truly connect with the places we pass every day, and is always an enjoyable experience for all involved!” Tickets cost $50. For more information, call 609.-921-6748, ext. 105. Tickets also may be purchased at www.princetonhistory.org. On the day of the tour, tickets will be available at the Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, or by cash and check at any of the five homes on the tour.
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nature trails in the area. I also love to entertain and enjoy volunteering in the community. Most importantly, I cherish when my family of five can coordinate our busy schedules to spend some quality time together.
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. What do you see in the future for Real Estate? A. Real Estate is continuing to change quickly with the times. More listings will have interactive floorplans, 3D virtual tours, aerial drone pictures, etc., and the industry will continue to find new innovations for enticing buyers. Buyers search online, wanting to be equipped with as much information as possible before choosing to visit a home, and I anticipate that trend continuing with the aid of technology.
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. To what do you attribute your success in Real Estate over the past 20 years? A. I am patient with my clients and enjoy educating them on real estate in our area. I do my best to treat each client and property with the same care. I don’t believe in cutting corners when it comes to providing service or marketing a home as I would my own, no matter the size of the home or the price point. My motto is “From starter to stately homes, and everything in between.” I also maintain my knowledge of the ever-changing inventory, have excellent negotiating skills, and stay up to date on industry technology. Here are my two dogs, Shamrock and Sebastian, playing in our backyard.
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$538,000
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24 Grant Way OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 10/29 1-4pm Sprawling 4 BR, 2.5 BA Ranch on cul-de-sac in desirable West Trenton neighborhood. Brazilian Cherry hdwd flrs & updated kit w/brkfst area, ctr island, granite counters, custom Thomasville Cherry cabinets, Elkay faucets/fixtures, skylight, tile flr & dec tile backsplash. Formal LR & DR w/crown molding. FR w/skylight, paneled oak walls, built-ins & a raised hearth fplc w/brick surround. MBR offers WIC, skylight & well-appointed private BA. 3 more spacious BRs w/recessed lts & modern BA. Fin bsmt & custom brick patio. Close to I-95, D&R walking trail & Francis Lore ES.
Thoughtfully updated Ranch w/great curb appeal. Quiet street w/easy access to MC Park. Hdwd flrs throughout. Comfortable DR & LR w/ lg picture wind & brick wood burning fplc. EIK w/Oak cabs & tile back splash. Renov full BA w/designer fixtures. Hallway w/4 closets to MBR suite w/tray ceil, sitting area & French doors to private deck. Luxurious BA w/soaking tub, shower w/mult heads & his/hers sinks. 3 more BRs w/ample closets. Waterproofed WO bsmt. Newer A/C, furnace, well pump. New septic & windows. Gas generator & 2 sheds w/electric. Rear yard w/paver patio backs to preserved farmland.
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Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR
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253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
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donna.murray@foxroach.com 2016 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award® Winner -Platinum
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
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MONMOUTH JUNCTION
Updated 3 BR townhome in great location w/fin bsmt! New gleaming hrdwd flrs, fresh stylish paint & designer lighting. Spacious formal DR & inviting formal LR w/corner gas fplc & sliding door to cozy private deck. Ample EIK w/new SS applncs. New carpet on stairs & 2nd flr. Relaxing MBR w/WIC & full private BA boasting a Jacuzzi tub & sep shower. Two other large BRs share a full BA. All BAs renovated w/new vanities, counter tops, sinks, toilets & fixtures. Don’t miss this wellmaintained home in desirable Montgomery Hills w/easy access to top schools & downtown Princeton. Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR
$765,000
donna.murray@foxroach.com 2016 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award® Winner -Platinum
609-924-1600
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“I live here. I work here.” Servicing Montgomery Township
Great chance to own this side by side two family home, over 3100 square feet total with three bedrooms, living room, dining room. eat in kitchens and laundry/ mud room on each side. Two full baths in one, 1 1/2 baths on the other. Walk up attics, partial basements and fenced in yards. Extra deep lot.
224 Forsgate Dr, Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
Listed by Bobbi Lebbing, Realtor® Associate
Listed by Robert Chang Realtor Associate
SRS, ABR, SRES, AHWD
732-616-1155 Ext. 304 Cell: 732-616-1155
Gorgeous & upgraded 4 BR, 2.5 BA, NE facing Brick Front Colonial home in Princeton Gate situated on a wonderful private wooded lot, professionally landscaped. Ceramic tile floor in kit, HW floors throughout the remainder of the main level. Kit has upgraded appliances & 42” maple cabinetry. Family room has woodburning frplce w/stone surround. Luxury sized MBR has vaulted ceiling & 2 large walk-in closets. Additional features; Large deck, newer gar door opener, 2-zone high efficiency HVAC system & high efficiency water heater.
BobbiLebbing@comcast.net Each office is independently owned and operated
Cell: 609-772-5828
1 New Road Kendall Park, NJ 08824
732-240-1228
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
Jennifer Dionne
Sales Associate Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609.921.1050 Office 908.531.6230 Cell
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lamberTville ciTY $689,900 609-397-0777 MLS# 6837229
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pHilaDelpHia $430,000 215-862-9441 MLS # 7072865
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Help Wanted SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD -Hopewell Township is accepting applications for a Substitute School Crossing Guard. This position could be 2 hours a day, Mon. - Fri. when school is in session, on an as needed basis. Applications are available at Hopewell Township Police Department, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, 08560 or by calling 609-737-0605 ext 5300. Applications due by November 13, 2017. Houses for Rent HOPEWELL 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. Quiet country setting in East Amwell with Hopewell address. Call for details. 609-234-7380
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PRINCETON - Canal Pointe. 2 bdrm condo. Completely renovated, hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances, a/c, water & heater, windows, fireplace, recessed lighting. Great amenities, Close to transportation. $295,000 609-613-1530 or 973-669-1751.
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Real Estate ONLINE ONLY REAL ESTATE AUCTION- 13,879 SF, 2 UNIT RETAIL COMPLEX IN SALEM, NJ. BID ONLINE NOV. 2- NOV. 8 AT WARNERREALTORS.COM. WARNER REAL ESTATE & AUCTION, 856-769-4111
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Garage Sale
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Garage Sale PRINCETON - Saturday, October 28. 8:30am – 1:30pm. Please no early birds. 86 Moore Street, Princeton. Downsizing. Something for everyone.
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