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Frey is Company No. 1 ‘Firefighter of the Year’ By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

A five-year veteran of the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 has been named the Firefighter of the Year for 2016, in connection with Fire Prevention Week, which was held Oct. 8-14. Michael Frey, who joined the volunteer fire company in 2012, was honored at Township Council’s Oct. 24 meeting. He received a proclamation from Mayor Janice Mironov.

Frey graduated from the Mercer County Fire Academy, where he was named the class valedictorian, Mayor Mironov said. Over the past five years, he has served as engineer and company treasurer. He is currently serving as recording secretary and trustee. Frey, who is one of the two fire company lieutenants, “has demonstrated excellent efforts and commitment” by responding to 242 calls and attending 24 drills in 2016, the mayor said. He also at-

tended 19 work details at the firehouse. “Frey has embraced the position of engineer, continually volunteering to fix items to working condition,” according to the proclamation. He enjoys teaching younger members about equipment and the trucks, plus his specialty, which is tying ropes and knots. Mayor Mironov said Frey is also an emergency medical technician and volunteers with East Windsor Rescue Squad District 1.

She noted that the last time she had seen Frey, it was honor him as Emergency Medical Technician of the Year. Mayor Mironov said the community appreciates the personal sacrifices that Frey has made. “In a short time, you have risen to outstanding responsibilities. The other (fire company) members felt you stood out and they were compelled to name you as Firefighter of the Year. We are very proud of you,” Mayor Mironov told Frey.

Fire Chief Jim McCann agreed and said that “it was actually a very easy choice. Beyond that, “Mike is the ‘go-to’ guy to fix things.” Frey thanked Mayor Mironov and Township Council for the proclamation. “I am not one for recognition or honors, but every volunteer here does a phenomenal job. They put the town before themselves when the pager goes off. It is an honor to serve the people of East Windsor,” Frey said.

Watershed installs floating wetlands at Meadow Lakes

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The Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association recently installed floating wetlands at the Meadow Lakes retirement community in East Windsor and, if successful, this innovative approach to improving water quality may be expanded elsewhere in the watershed. This pilot project moved from concept to actuality in mid-October as a result of a yearlong partnership between the Watershed and Meadow Lakes, a continuing care retirement community, which is also an internationally accredited arboretum. Last year, Joe Greipp, the arboretum director for Meadow Lakes reached out for information on the Watershed’s River-Friendly Business Certification program. He was also interested in the Watershed’s experience with this method of improving water quality. Steve Tuorto, PhD, Director of Science and Stewardship, said the Watershed staff was eager to embark on this pilot project, excited by both its scope and innovative approach. “We were especially excited that Joe was interested in employing scientific process around the floating wetlands,” Tuorto said. “Measuring the water quality at Meadow Lakes before and after the wetlands are deployed will help assess their usefulness as a tool for restoring water quality.” He said Greipp wanted to tackle the algae growth in Meadow Lakes’ interconnecting lake and ponds, and suggested building floating wetlands to reduce the nutrients in the water - primarily nitrogen and phosphorus. Greipp had a secondary goal of decreasing the suspended solids and mitigating the loss of dissolved oxygen in the waterways, which would improve the aquatic life in the ponds and lake. “The goal is to remove as much See WETLANDS, Page 9

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Halloween in Hightstown

It was another memorable Halloween in Hightstown as children took to the streets for trick-ortreating. The borough once again closed Stockton Street between Church Street and Summit Avenue to allow for safe Halloween activities Police officers passed out more than 1,500 glow-sticks until they ran out. Downtown Hightstown Inc. and the businesses got involved by collecting more than 7,000 pieces of donated candy. “It was great seeing everyone enjoying their Halloween last night, whether they were trick-or-treating, listening to live music, seeing actors perform, or taking a photo on a stage as a family,” Mayor Larry Quattrone.

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Marijuana manufacturing facility busted in Hightstown

A Millstone Township resident was charged with maintaining and operating a marijuana manufacturing facility in Hightstown after police officers responding to a fire alarm detected the odor of marijuana inside of a building. On Oct. 19, the Hightstown Fire Department and the Hightstown Police Department were dispatched to 109 Mercer St. to investigate a fire alarm. Fire and police personnel inspected the inside of the building for fire hazards and while doing that, detected the odor of raw marijuana, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Police obtained a search warrant for the building and

executed that warrant on Oct. 20. Officers seized 80 pounds of a substance believed to be marijuana, $2,449 in cash and products containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), including 808 energy drinks; 3,489 pill bottles containing what authorities called highgrade designer marijuana; 448 bags of assorted edible THC products (hemp gummies, trail mix, honey bars); 2,144 vials of THC powder; 122 jars of THC ointment; seven boxes of massage oil; 40 jars of relief balm; three boxes of dog biscuits; and 26 boxes of THC pretzels, according to the prosecutor’s office. Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said the seized mar-

ijuana products have an approximate street value of more than $900,000. During the investigation conducted by the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, Neil E. Schloss, 46, of Millstone Township, was identified as the owner/operator of CannaSense, a supplier of marijuana products. The prosecutor said Schloss was charged with maintaining and operating a marijuana manufacturing facility, possession of marijuana over 50 grams, possession with the intent to distribute, a first degree offense, possession with the intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of a school and possession with the intent to distribute within 500 feet of public housing.

The first degree offense carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison. Schloss was released pending future court appearances, according to the prosecutor. The investigation indicated that orders for marijuana products were being placed by customers using a CannaSense website and allegedly being shipped from 109 Mercer St. via the U.S. Postal Service. Members of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crimes Unit served court orders freezing approximately 26 bank accounts totaling approximately $777,900 belonging to Schloss and his associates. Schloss is represented by

attorney Joshua D. Altman, of the firm Benedict and Altman, New Brunswick. On Oct. 30, Altman declined to comment on the prosecutor’s press release regarding Schloss’ arrest. As described on his firm’s website, one area in which Altman focuses his practice is “complex narcotics conspiracies.� Asked if the case involving Schloss is a complex narcotics conspiracy, Altman said, “I don’t know. I do not have any discovery. It is too soon to make any comments.� “The market for marijuana edibles has dramatically increased as medical cannabis legalization has spread across the country,� Onofri said. “The fact that

they are a very tantalizing, tempting way for people to experiment poses even greater risks to keeping marijuana out of the hands of children and teens.� The prosecutor said that taken in large doses, marijuana edibles can lead to anxiety attacks, paranoia and hallucinations. He said several reports have found that respiratory insufficiency can also be a major side effect in young children. Officers with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Hamilton, Hightstown and Trenton police, under the command of the prosecutor’s Special Investigations Unit, assisted with the investigation.

on Route 571. An officer was dispatched to a report of a shoplifting in progress at the Kohl’s store. The investigation revealed that the suspect had concealed items on her person and then attempted to leave the store without paying for them. The suspect was arrested A 22-year-old East and later released pending Windsor woman was charged court action. with shoplifting after an inciA 25-year-old from dent at 5:42 p.m. Oct. 21 at Millstone was charged with the Kohl’s department store DUI, careless driving, reckless driving, improper use of multiple beam headlights and following too closely after being stopped at 2:53 a.m. Oct. 22 on One Mile Road. An officer was dispatched to a report of an erratic driver on Route 571 in the area of One Mile Road. The vehicle was located and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investiga-

tion revealed that the driver was suspected of operating the vehicle under the influence. The driver was given field sobriety tests, arrested and later released pending court action.

rant out of Hightstown Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on North Main Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released after posting bail.

processed, and turned over to the custody of the Robbinsville Police Department, in lieu of bail.

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The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

A 64-year-old East Windsor man was charged with DUI, careless driving, reckless driving and failure to observe traffic signal after a motor vehicle crash at 2:13 p.m. Oct. 19 on Route 571. An officer was dispatched to a report of a

motor vehicle crash on Route 571 at the intersection of Route 535. The officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from one of the drivers involved. The driver was given field sobriety tests, arrested for DUI and later released pending court action.

The Hightstown Police Department initiated the following police reports from Oct. 20 through Oct. 25, 2017. A 30-year-old man from Browns Mills was arrested Oct. 20 for an active warrant out of Eastampton Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Mercer Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued motor vehicle summonses with a pending court date and released on his own recognizance. A 26-year-old East Windsor man was arrested Oct. 21 for an active war-

A 22-year-old Hightstown man was arrested Oct. 22 for DWI, during the course of a motor vehicle accident investigation. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses with a pending court date, and released to a friend. A 44-year-old East Windsor man was arrested Oct. 22 for an active warrant out of Robbinsville Municipal Court, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Leshin Lane. He was transported to police headquarters, booked,

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A 21-year-old man from the Westerlea Apartments and a 22-year-old woman from the 200 Block of Academy Street, were both arrested Oct. 25 for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Franklin Street. He was transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, issued several motor vehicle summonses and later released on a summons complaint with a pending court date. She was also transported to police headquarters, booked, processed, and released on a summons complaint with a pending court date.

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Documentary salutes fire company’s 40-year history

It became official on Nov. 9, 1977, the day that the fire station on Twin Rivers Drive become its own fire department, no longer “a part of Co. 1,” the fire station on One Mile Road. In allowing the departure, the judge ruled that the name “Co. 1” implied that, as the town grew, there would ultimately be a Co. 2. And so it was. To the public, there was no noticeable difference; the big yellow trucks rolled out just like they always did. But to the all-volunteer members, it was a feeling of independence. In recognition of this

40-year milestone, television producer Dick Cunningham went to work on a documentary. Cunningham is also Co. 2’s photo unit and director of public information. His objective, he said, was to find out “why” - why these guys “volunteer” for, what is considered to be, “the most dangerous occupation there is.” “The film succeeds in bringing a human element and personality to my men,” says Co. 2 Chief Mario Batista, “Our department consists of highly trained members who are your neighbors, regular guys, fathers, sons and husbands,

who respond when needed to serve the community.” After viewing the program, Mayor Janice Mironov directed its airing on Comcast channel 27 and Verizon channel 38. “Seeing this program will let East Windsor residents realize how fortunate we all are to have such dedicated volunteers protecting our community 24/7,” said Mayor Mironov. The half hour program will air Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., immediately following the 7 p.m. broadcast of “Spotlight East Windsor,” beginning Wednesday, Nov. 8.

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Producer Dick Cunningham interviews Station 46 Chief Mario Batista as part of a television documentary on the 40 year history of the fire department. It begins airing on Wednesday, Nov. 8, on the East Windsor channels of Comcast/27 and Verizon/38.

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Annual Halloween party

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 Station 46 hosted its annual Halloween party at its headquarters on Twin Rivers Drive on Oct. 28 attracting approximately 300 local residents and their costumed-clad-children. Here, Achmad Fladger and daughter, Taliah, pose as firefighters at the station's Halloween display.

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MOSA Cup champions

The East Windsor PAL U14 Girls Travel Soccer team was crowned MOSA Cup champions on Sunday in the final game against Jackson SC Explosion by a score of 4-2. This single elimination tournament includes all U14 girls teams in MOSA from all different divisions. This journey started with a tough first round draw versus divisional opponent Old Bridge Invaders on a Friday evening match-up under the lights. Evolution needed a goal in the last minute of play to seal the 3-2 victory. Their quarter-final round opponent was National 3 team Berkley Sounders, who the Evolution handled convincingly with a 6-0 win at home. The Evolution needed to play on the road for their semifinal match up versus the higher ranked Premier Division opponent Tinton Falls Tornadoz. This is the game where Evolution clicked on all cylinders and handed Tinton Falls a 5-1 defeat. The Evolution would need to pull off a major upset in the finals against the Jackson SC Explosion who is a top Premier Division team. Evolution fell behind quickly in the first half but stormed back with three unanswered goals and was able to grind out a 4-2 upset victory. Evolution is the first East Windsor PAL girls team to bring this trophy home. Team members include Isabella Benitez, Marie Capasso, Nora Devine, Zoe Eckel-Cifrese, Danielle Franke, Mia Huang, AnnElyse Kosa, Julia McDaid, Megan McDonough, Karly McKenna, Jessica Meidhof, Saachi Mishra, Lauren Morabito, Anna Mrvica, Jillian Patricolo, Julianna Santoro, Sarah Smires, Emilia Vallejos. The coaches: Michael Mrvica, Dan McDonough and Tracy Smires.

WHAT’S GOING ON Fri., Nov. 3 Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Join us for singing & rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.

Sat., Nov. 4 Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents the Improv Comedy Group, Deadbeats & Hustlers, at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of laughs, desserts, coffee and tea. RSVP by Nov. 1, 2017 to (609) 443-4454 or admin@bethel.net. The cost is $20 per person. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net. Hightstown High School is having a Bingo Night in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. and bingo will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Admission is $25 and includes four cards and 15 games as well as light snacks and beverages. Additional boards will be available for purchase. There will also be prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Must be 18

years or older to participate. All proceeds will benefit the Hightstown High School’s 2018 After Prom event.

Sun. Nov. 5 Make a hat at Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury, from 1 to 4 p.m. See the exhibit, “Millinery on Main Street: Mrs. Harder’s Hat Shoppe. Features hats, purses, gloves and accessories from the early 1900s. Movie: Wonder Woman at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Gal Gadot. Rated PG-13, 141 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

Mon., Nov. 6 Introduction to Ayurveda at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago and is the oldest continuously practiced health-care

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system in the world. The goal of Ayurveda is to teach people how to attain optimal health through a deeper understanding of themselves and their own particular nature in relationship to the world around them. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Sleep Disorders: How Did You Sleep Last Night? will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join Tara Scoles, a registered polysomnographic technologist with University Medical Center of Princeton, for an eye-opening discussion on sleep disorders and whether a sleep study could help diagnose your condition. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Preschool Art Class with Mrs. Mehta and Mrs. Poonam from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will learn drawing & painting techniques from local art instructors. Messy play clothes, please. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 1114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through

the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th grade Tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474.

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Paper Crafts for Adults will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a paper crafting workshop and create a purse card holder made of paper. All supplies provided. This is the same class which is being held on November 2; please register for only one session. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Call the library to register at (609) 4480957. Movie Club at 6:30 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Join us for a lively discussion of new and current DVD titles. See CALENDAR, Page 5

Legal Notices NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS Docket No. F-023165-17 Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division Middlesex County (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Angela Greco, her unknown heirs, devisees and personal representatives and her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon Buckley Madole, P.C., counsel for the plaintiff, with an address of 99 Wood Avenue South, Suite 803, Iselin, NJ 08830, with a telephone number of 732-902-5399, an Answer to the Complaint filed in a civil action where JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC is the plaintiff and Angela Greco, her unknown heirs, devisees and personal representatives and her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest, et al. is the defendant. The action is pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Middlesex County, and bears Docket No. F-023165-17. Your Answer must be filed within thirty-five (35) days of November 3 2017, excluding that date, or if this publication runs after November 3, 2017, within thirtyfive (35) days after the actual date of publication, excluding that date. If you fail to file an Answer, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your Answer and Proof of Service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex – CN 971, Trenton, NJ 08625, with a copy to Buckley Madole, P.C., in accordance with the NJ Rules of Court. This action has been instituted for the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated January 22, 2001 made by Angela Greco as Mortgagor to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, recorded in the Middlesex County Clerk's Office on February 13, 2001 in Book 06527, page 0470, which mortgage was assigned to the above named Plaintiff, which has the right to enforce the note secured by the mortgage; and (2) to recover possession of the land and premises commonly known as 6 Kossman Street, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 and is further described as Lot 19, Block 143. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the New Jersey Bar Association by calling 732-249-5000. You may also contact the Lawyer Referral Service of the County of venue by calling (732) 828-0053. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact the Legal Services office of the County of venue by calling (732) 249-7600. YOU, Angela Greco, her unknown heirs, devisees and personal representatives and her, their or any of their successors in right, title and interest, are made a party defendant to this foreclosure action because Angela Greco executed the note and mortgage. You, unknown heirs, may be liable for any deficiency, and for any right, title and interest you may have in, to or against the subject property. Michelle M. Smith Clerk of Superior Court of New Jersey


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East Windsor, Hightstown voters have clear choices By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

East Windsor Township and Hightstown Borough voters will go to the polls Nov. 7 to choose candidates for elected office - from local municipal officials and school board members to state- and county-level officials. The polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. At the local level in East Windsor Township, the

three incumbent Township Council members - Democrats Louise Daniels, Alan Rosenberg and Perry M. Shapiro - are running unopposed for four-year terms. The Republican Party did not field a slate of candidates. In Hightstown Borough, incumbent Borough Council members Connor Montferrat and Charles “Lee” Stults - both Republicans are running unopposed for another three-year term on the governing body. The

Democratic Party did not field a slate of candidates. At the East Windsor Regional School District Board of Education, the three incumbent school board members - one who represents East Windsor Township and two who represent Hightstown Borough - are running unopposed in their quest for another three-year term. Incumbent school board member Erica DiRaimondo, who represents East Windsor Township, and incumbent

school board members Peter J. Bussone and Jennifer P. Drake, who represent Hightstown Borough, are assured of re-election. At the top of the ballot, Democratic Party nominee Philip Murphy is squaring off against Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno, a Republican, for the office of Governor. There are five additional candidates running for governor on assorted tickets. The term is for four years. In the 14th Legislative District, incumbent State

Sen. Linda R. Greenstein, who is a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Party nominee Ileana Schirmer. The term is for four years. For the General Assembly in the 14th Legislative District, Democratic incumbent Assemblymen Daniel R. Benson and Wayne P. DeAngelo are facing Republican Party challengers Kristian Stout and Steven Uccio. The term is for two years. Incumbent Mercer County Sheriff John A.

“Jack” Kemler, a Democrat, is seeking re-election to a three-year term. He is being challenged by Republican Party nominee Charles “Chuck” Farina. And at the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, Republican Party nominees Jeff Hewitson and Michelle Noone are seeking to unseat incumbent Freeholders John A. Cimino and Lucylle R.S. Walter - both Democrats for a three-year term on the Freeholder board.

choices with the holiday foods we all love. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Achieving the Dream of Home Ownership Workshop will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. This workshop will explore some of the key reasons why people hesitate to begin the process of purchasing a new home. Common misconceptions about obtaining a mortgage will be discussed, and a review of the do’s and don’ts once you’ve decided to move forward. Presented by Alterra Home Loans. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial

Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors. Cranbury resident Richard Moody will discuss his recent trip to Greece, including his visit to the Ritsona Syrian Refugee Camp, at 7 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Slide presentation included. Please register online or at the library. LinkedIn for Jobseekers at 1 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Learn the basics of using LinkedIn for your job search and how to effectively use its major features of LinkedIn. Feel free to bring your own laptop. Please enroll online or at the library.

beth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call the library to register at (609) 4481330. Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s: The Basics will be discussed at 2:00 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn about the symptoms, cause, risk factors and effects of Alzheimer’s disease, the benefits of early detection and how to deal with a diagnosis. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey. Call the library to register at (609) 4480957. Stuffed Animal Workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 4-8 can make their own stuffed animal reading buddy & listen to a story together. Registration required at www.mcl.org.

Dried Floral Arrangements at 11 a.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Come alone or with a partner to create a seasonal bouquet. Norma Swale will be on hand to help with design details. Children 12 and under are invited to collaborate with their caregiver. Limit 15. All materials provided. Please enroll online or at the library.

chase & signing. Registration required beginning 10/27 at www.mcl.org.

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Exchange recommendations, cinema trivia, and the occasional Hollywood gossip. Baby Play and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Babies birth to 18 months are invited to get ready to read. Fifteen minutes of stories, songs and socialization, then stay and hang out. For children and their caregivers, babies only, please. Enroll online or at the library. Limit six babies with caregivers.

Wed., Nov. 8

Healthy Eating Choices will be discussed at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Eating healthy during the holiday season can be challenging: delicious family recipes, rich ingredients and lots of calories. Atrium Post Acute of Princeton dietician Joann Hughes has “Healthy Tips” on how to make healthy

Thurs., Nov. 9 Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Eliza-

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Fri., Nov. 10 Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society Pot Luck Supper at 6:30 p.m. and preservation program at 7:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury, 22 S. Main St., Cranbury.Sat. Nov. 11 Children’s Author Visit with Barbara DiLorenzo from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join local author/illustrator Barbara DiLorenzo as she shares her new book “Renato and the Lion.” Afterwards paint your own watercolor pictures. Copies of the book will be available for pur-

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Coupon Swap all day at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in anytime during the day to bring coupons to share and take what you need. Coupons will also be available all month under our magazine collection. Preschool Art Class with Mrs. Mehta and Mrs. Poonam from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will learn drawing and painting techniques from local art instructors. Messy play clothes, please. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through See CALENDAR, Page 6


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Calendar Continued from Page 5 the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th grade tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at (609) 448-1474. Craft Circle from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Adults & teens 14 & up. Crafters of all skill levels are invited to join the library’s new crafting group. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, paper or other project and work on it with other crafters. Drop in anytime during this monthly meeting to work on a project, share what you’ve made and chat over light refreshments.

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Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Blood pressure monthly checks from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown.

Drop in for a blood pressure check from our local public health nurse. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474. for any of these three classes. Baby Play and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Babies birth to 18 months are invited to get ready to read. Fifteen minutes of stories, songs and socialization, then stay and hang out. For children and their caregivers, babies only, please. Enroll online or at the library. Limit six babies with caregivers. Spinning Yarns Craft Circle at 6:30 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library. Join us for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation.

Wed., Nov. 15 Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors.

Thurs., Nov. 16 The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor, Werner Lecture Fund, will present

the film, “An Unknown Country,” at 7 p.m. The film presents the story of European Jews who fled Europe escaping the Nazi terror to find refuge in an unlikely destination: Ecuador-barely known at the time. This event is free and tea, coffee and dairy desserts will be served. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-443-4454; www.bethel.net. Friends of the Hickory Corner Library Fall Book Sale will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. for Friends members only and from 6 to 8:30 p.m. to the general public at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Browse through thousands of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds are used to purchase materials for the library and provide special programs for adults and children, including the Summer Reading Program. New: Brown Bag Book Club from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us as we begin a lunch time book discussion group! In this first get-together we will discuss books we’ve read & pick a title to read & discuss at our next meeting. Bring your lunch. Beverages and a light dessert will be provided. The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors welcome Rabbi Jay Kornsgold as he presents “When laws go wrong: Is there defense against bad laws?” at 1 p.m. Laws are presented, passed and enacted. But sometimes, this is done in a vacuum where their specifics are decided upon

without thought given to reality of shifting lifestyles and needs. What do we do then? Some last for far too long and become so ingrained in the political thought process that they are never reviewed or even considered for review. They may be obsolete, invalid because of changes in living conditions or even permit actions of citizens that are directly opposed to the safety or rights of others. With this in mind, join us as we review a number of laws that affect us civilly and religiously and their significance, relevance and present day morality. The meeting is free and light refreshments will be served. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609443-4454; www.bethel.net.

Fri., Nov. 17 Friends of the Hickory Corner Library Fall Book Sale will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Browse through thousands of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds are used to purchase materials for the library and provide special programs for adults and children, including the Summer Reading Program. Russian Music & Story Time from 10:30 to 11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 6 month-4 years will enjoy stories & music from Russia. Then socialize with other children and their caregivers.Your Balance & Fall Prevention from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Li-

brary, 114 Franklin St., in Hightstown. Learn to improve your balance & what to do to prevent falls. Please wear sturdy shoes & comfortable clothes for the exercise component. The class will be taught by a health educator with Princeton Healthcare Community Education & Outreach. Please register at www.mcl.org.

Sat., Nov. 18 Friends of the Hickory Corner Library Fall Book Sale will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Browse through thousands of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds are used to purchase materials for the library and provide special programs for adults and children, including the Summer Reading Program. Yoga for Beginners from 10:30 to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Learn simple and powerful yoga postures to improve stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Bring a mat or large towel. Bilingual instruction (Spanish and English) by a trained Isha facilitator. Please register at www.mcl.org.

Sun., Nov. 19 Friends of the Hickory Corner Library Fall Book Sale/Bag Sale will be held 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Browse through thousands of gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds are used to

purchase materials for the library and provide special programs for adults and children, including the Summer Reading Program.

Mon., Nov. 20

Mystery Book Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz. New members are always welcome and no registration is necessary. Sing-Along with Kim Yarson from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. For ages birth-5 & a caregiver. Dance to Kim’s highenergy guitar music as she plays classics and original songs. Registration suggested at www.mcl.org. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10 year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers).K-6th grade Tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown See CALENDAR, Page 7


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Calendar Continued from Page 6 Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474. A History of Hightstown from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Local historian, Cappy Stults, will talk about the early history of Hightstown. Come learn more about your community and how it came to be what it is today! Please register at www.mcl.org.

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Library Apps for Android Devices class will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to access free magazines, movies, music and books directly on your device through the Mercer County Library System. This includes ebooks and audiobooks using Overdrive, magazines using Flipster; music on Freegal and movies and books using hoopla. Bring your device, charged and ready to go, and your library card. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the

Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474. for any of these three classes. Baby Play and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Babies birth to 18 months are invited to get ready to read. Fifteen minutes of stories, songs and socialization, then stay and hang out. For children and their caregivers, babies only, please. Enroll online or at the library. Limit six babies with caregivers.

Wed., Nov. 22 Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Siblings welcome.

Sun., Nov. 26 Movie: The Big Sick at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Kumail Nanjiani & Zoe Kazan. Rated R, 120 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.

Mon., Nov. 27 Nonfiction Book Group will meet at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. The group will be discussing Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. No registration is

necessary and new members are always welcome. Preschool Art Class with Mrs. Mehta and Mrs. Poonam from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will learn drawing and painting techniques from local art instructors. Messy play clothes, please. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Presented by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2-3 pm at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th grade tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at (609) 448-1474. Tween-Parent Book Club from 7-8 pm at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children in Grades 3-5 and their parents are invited to enjoy snacks and discuss this month’s book. Call the library at (609) 448-1474 for the book title.

Tues., Nov. 28 Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft. Come in Halloween costume. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Register in person or by calling 609448-1474 for any of these three classes. Free Immigration Legal Clinic from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Register in person or by phone at 609-448-1474 for a free 15- minute consultation with an immigration lawyer. Baby Play and Learn from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main St. Babies birth to 18 months are invited to get ready to read. Fifteen minutes of stories, songs and socialization, then stay and hang out. For children and their caregivers, babies only, please. Enroll online or at the library. Limit six babies with caregivers.

Wed., Nov. 29 Adult Craft Circle at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us to make a beautiful hanging snowflake. Ages 14 to adult. Sponsored by Friends

of the Hickory Corner Library. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Embroidery Circle will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Whether you are looking to create your first stitch or expand your skills, learn new methods and techniques, or share embroidery art and craft ideas, the Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels - including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders. No registration is necessary. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors.

Sun., Dec. 3 The Cranbury Lions Club annual pancake breakfast will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Cranbury School cafeteria on School House Lane off Main Street in Cranbury. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets are available at the door. Have your picture taken with Santa as well. Proceeds from the breakfast support the club’s work with charitable causes in the community.

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Spinning Yarns Craft Circle: This club meets the first and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Visit the Gambino Room for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. Toddler Stay and Play: This event is held Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury. Early literacy story time helps prepare children with future reading skills. After singing, reading, and talking, children ages 12-24 months with a caregiver stay and play. Movie Club: This club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Cranbury Public Library at 23 N. Main St. in Cranbury Join the lively discussions about movies. Central Jersey Chapter 148 of Korean War Veterans Association: Any veterans who served during the war from June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953 or who have served in Korea from July 27, 1953 to the current date can join the group that meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month (except January, February, March and April) at the Monroe Township Municipal Building. Requirements for membership include paying dues of $25 to the Korean War Veterans Association and a $10 chapter fee per year. For more information, contact Charles Koppelman at 609-655-3111 or email him at KWVANJ@yahoo.com.


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Former park commission chief indicted on public corruption charges By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Kevin B. Bannon, the former executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission, was indicted Tuesday on public corruption charges that could send the once promising college basketball coach to prison. In a 10-count indictment, he is charged with six counts of second-degree official misconduct and related offenses focusing on the intersection of his job at the commission and at the Friends of Mercer County Parks, the nonprofit he ran with his brother. The state Attorney General’s Office laid out how Bannon would have money that should have gone to the county go instead to the Friends and how he obtained benefits for himself

and others close to him. For instance, the United States Tennis Association had tennis tournaments at Mercer County Park, but authorities claimed that Bannon had court rental fees — totaling $9,000 for 2013 to 2015 combined — paid to the Friends. He also allegedly waived more than $37,000 in fees for Friends’ golf outings, more than $19,000 in fees for outings for the New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association and fees for his family golf outings, authorities alleged. He also allegedly would have county employees work on Friends golf events, to solicit sponsors; and have sponsorship signs made up at county expense costing more than $8,000, the Attorney General’s Office said. In another instance, Bannon allegedly approved a

contract with a promoter to have three music concerts, in 2015, at Mercer County Park, in which he was able to secure free admission for himself and 30 to 50 others and access to a VIP hospitality tent, authorities alleged. As part of the deal, he also secured a $2 per ticket donation to the Friends, raising some $21,000, authorities claimed. “We allege that Bannon corruptly used the Friends organization to divert county funds and expand his power over park facilities and events, while also conferring unauthorized benefits like free golf and VIP concert tickets on himself, his family and his inner circle,” said Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino in a news release announcing the indictment. Porrino’s office claimed

that in another instance, Bannon had waived golf fees for an accountant working for the Friends, who, instead of being paid by the organization, got to play some 200 rounds of free golf from 2013 to 2015, “for which the waived fees totaled over $8,000,” the news release said. Bannon’s lawyer, Jack Furlong, on Tuesday released a statement saying Bannon “wants a trial, and the sooner, the better.” “In an age where people are presumed guilty, a trial is the fastest route to vindication,” Furlong said in predicting that Bannon would “prevail.” “Permit me to publicly advise witnesses who plan to lie under oath, this will not go well for you,” Furlong said. “Talking to investigators is not the same as

testifying in open court.” Furlong said Bannon would not be permitted to testify before the grand jury. Bannon, 60, of Lawrenceville, could not be reached for comment. He does not have a court date scheduled as of yet, and was not taken into custody. “Kevin Bannon served Mercer County proudly for over twelve years,” Furlong said. “He cut expenses, built revenue and did both while adding award-winning facilities and events. He did all of this under the watchful eye of the public and the Park Commission without receiving a single nay vote.” But in the spring of 2016, the Attorney General’s Office raided the Park Commission offices. Bannon, a county employee since 2004 earning $133,728 a year, was fired

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MERCER NOTES Electronics recycling, document shredding event

The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host an Electronics Waste Disposal Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, for county residents who wish to recycle electronics. The event will take place at Parking Lot 4 on South Broad Street, across from the County Administration Building in Trenton, and will be held rain or shine. While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver’s license. No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted. Also on Nov. 4, the MCIA will offer a document shredding service. Up to eight boxes or bags of paper may be discarded. Acceptable used electronic items include: camera equipment, central processing units (CPUs), circuit boards, computer mouses, copiers, electric wire, fax machines, keyboards, laptops and peripherals, microwave ovens, networking equipment, phones, printers, scanners, stereo equipment, televisions and VCRs. For more information, individuals should call (609) 2788086 or visit www.mcianj.org.

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Steve Tuorto, left, director of science at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, positions a floating wetlands at the Meadow Lakes retirement community in East Windsor. If successful, this innovative approach to improving water quality may be expanded elsewhere in the watershed. This pilot project moved from concept to actuality in mid-October as a result of a yearlong partnership between the Watershed and Meadow Lakes, a continuing care retirement community, which is also an internationally accredited arboretum.

Wetlands Continued from Page 1 nutrients as possible in a limited amount of space, in an aesthetically pleasing feature and without treating the lake with chemicals,” Tuorto said. “Because of the filter matrix, these floating wetlands potentially have the equivalent nutrient uptake of three-quarters of an acre of natural wetlands.” Tuorto and his Watershed crew explored sources for the floating wetlands, including academic groups and several companies. In the end, his team built a

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100-square-foot floating wetland composed primarily of Poly-Flo filter material and marine foam for the lake. He also purchased a 100-square-foot commercially built island to evaluate its price and performance. Both floating islands were planted with a total of 416 plants, including red twig dogwoods, Asian willows, blue flag irises, water plantains and native grasses. This spring, if all goes as planned, the islands will burst with color, and the plants of various heights

and textures will grow and fill in the island surfaces. The two floating islands are expected to remain in the waterways for many years. If the results are promising, additional floating wetlands will be built and installed, Tuorto said. Erin Stretz, assistant director of Science and Stewardship, visited the site periodically and sampled the water quality - before and after rainfalls - to ascertain the health of the water and get baseline measurements. She plans on returning to take water samples on

Meadow Lakes’ ponds on a regular basis to gather data on the effectiveness of the floating wetlands. “We have been monitoring the chemistry of the lakes for the past year to get a baseline, and are hoping to see an overall reduction in nutrients in the water with the installation of the wetlands,” Stretz said. “In short, success will be realized if we see a decrease in algal blooms in the next season.” For more information on this project, please contact Erin Stretz at (609) 7373735 x17.

In response to Mercer County’s new Vote by Mail initiative for all registered Mercer County voters, the Office of the Mercer County Clerk, the County Superintendent of Elections, and the County Board of Elections have extended their hours for Vote-by-Mail processing in order to make it more accessible and convenient for all voters who wish to utilize the Vote-by-Mail services. Locations for extended hours: Office of the Mercer County Clerk - 240 W. State Street, 7th Floor, Trenton. Mercer County Superintendent of Elections & Board of Elections - The Joyce McDade Administration Building, 640 South Broad Street, Room B-08, Trenton. Extended hours for the Mercer County Clerk and Superintendent of Elections: Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extended hours for Mercer County Board of Elections: Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sample ballots available online for November general election

General election sample ballots are now available for preview on the Mercer County Clerk’s website. By placing sample ballots for each of Mercer County’s 12 municipalities on the web, the public is able to preview candidates for State and local races on the ballot for Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Voters are encouraged to use these sample ballots to familiarize themselves with the ballot layout, and where candidates are located on the ballot. To request a Vote-by-Mail application, voters can call 609-989-6494.


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Friday, November 3, 2017


A Showcase for Indies

Movies from around the world will be shown at the Princeton Independent Film Festival By Anthony Stoeckert

he Princeton Independent Film Festival is ready to make its mark. The festival was started by Sara McDermott, who ran it herself in 2015 and 2016. This year, McDermott is being joined by Ryan McDonald, chief operating officer, and Claire Elaine, chief creative officer, to create a twoday festival featuring screenings at three locations: Princeton University Women's Center, the Princeton Garden Theatre and Triumph Brewery, Nov. 9-10. "We are really in our first year of establishing our true identity and are rooting ourselves in the importance of our festival as a means to highlight women in filmmaking,"Elaine says. "In the future, we hope to build on that idea and also use the power of film to touch on subjects including environmental protection and the sustainment of the use of film in filmmaking." The festival will focus mainly on short films, but opening night will include a free screening of "Most Beautiful Island," the Grand Prize-winning feature at the South By Southwest Film Festival. The screening will include a Q&A with Ana Asensio, who wrote, directed, and stars in the film. Another feature, "One Year on a Bike," about Martijn Doolaard cycling from Amsterdam to Singapore, will be shown Nov. 10 at the Princeton Garden Theatre. Elaine says that as an international festival, the organizers received submissions from around the world, including one from a finalist from Iran, Hazhir As'adi, who submitted his film, "Blows With the Wind," which will be shown Nov. 10 at the Garden. "[He] was hoping for a submission waiver since he was not able to access his accounts online in Iran to submit a payment," Elaine says. "It's things like that that make you really understand the international community you are addressing as a festival. The films that were ultimately selected hold up to our now established standard of filming technique, acting, production and story. Although we do have a number of well-established films on the festival circuit, that does not affect our decision. If a film had no previous recognition, but met our standards and had a strong presence, it was included." The Nov. 9 program at the women's center will focus on films made by women about women's issues. They include a short, animated film by Canadian Lori Malépart-Traversy, which is billed as a humorous and instructive film about the female anatomy. That will be followed by "Hold On," a short by Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Scott Wilson about a cellist who has to overcome her fears in order to keep her spot in an orchestra. The first evening will wrap up with "Most Beautiful Island," made by Asensio, who was born in Spain and now lives in Brooklyn. Shot on Super 16 film, the movie is a psychological thriller about a young immigrant woman who's trying to survive while also trying to escape her past. Before her day is over, she ends up participating in a cruel game for the entertainment of the privileged. Screenings of movies categorized by themes will be featured Nov. 10, beginning with the theme "Relationsh*ts" at the Princeton Garden Theatre at noon. Next up will be a group of films based on the theme of "Meditations," followed by films fitting the theme "Half Way There." Films also will be screened at Triumph Brewery

Movies scheduled to be shown during the Princeton Independent Film Festival include (from top) "Enemies Within," "Lunch Time" and "Tough."

on Nov. 10. Themes for Triumph include "Before They Were Famous" and "Don't Bring Your Kids." "Since one of our goals is to ultimately bring light to women in film, both behind and in front of the camera, our first night is dedicated solely to that," Elaine says. "We are very excited to be hosted by the Princeton University Women's Center for this purpose and hope to maintain this relationship as we grow. As for the following day, our individual blocks were designed to give our festival attendees a number of cohesive groups that speak to one idea. Perhaps the subject matter differs greatly, but in each and every block, there is an underpinning motif that brings the films together. So it was really starting with the movies themselves and working backward.

We looked to them to define our themes." When asked to mention films that are standouts, Elaine noted the Oscar-nominated "Enemies Within," by French director Selim Azzasi, which will be shown at Triumph, Nov. 10. She also pointed out Student Academy Award winners "Nocturne in Black" and "Invention of Trust" and Cannes nominees, "Lunch Time", "Pepe Le Morse", "Under The Sun" and "Lejla", and less-known films such as "Telephone Me," a 16mm short film by British filmmaker Michael Demetriou.

For more information on the Princeton Independent Film Festival, including a full schedule and ticket information, go to www.prindie.org.

Also Inside: An all-Mozart concert from Princeton Symphony Orchestra • The curtain rises on Music Mountain Theatre


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MUSIC By Anthony Stoeckert

Shai Wosner will join Princeton Symphony Orchestra for a concert of Mozart music, Nov. 12 at Richardson Auditorium.

Bring on the Mozart!

Princeton Symphony Orchestra is putting the spotlight on the most famous composer of all

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here isn’t a pop star, rock god or metal head who can compete with Mozart. More than two centuries after Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s death, the composer’s music is known by anyone who’s ever listened to music, watched a movie, or seen a commercial. Popularity has not damaged his critical standing — try finding a classical musician who doesn’t love playing his music — and concerts of Mozart’s music continue to pack concert houses.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present an all-Mozart program Nov. 12 at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. The concert will feature pianist Shai Wosner performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, K. 414. Also on the program is one of Mozart’s most famous works, “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” (“A Little Night Music”) and Symphony No. 29 in Major, K. 201. In talking about Mozart’s enduring star power, Wosner says his place in popular

culture has been sustained through such factors as his status as a child prodigy and the play and movie “Amadeus.” “But it is very important to remember that none of that would have mattered, in other words, people would have been unlikely to remember his feats as the child prodigy and playwrights and filmmakers would have not written about him with such reverence, if the music itself did not have such radiantly penetrating power into the human soul,” Wosner says. In talking Mozart’s operas, Wosner says they aren’t just about counts and their servants, but contain convincing portraits of their characters, and that all of Mozart’s works are similarly dramatic. “And their stories, including the less plausible ones, are always conveyed with such depth and brilliance that their impact is irresistible,” he says. “The same is true for other works, including the concertos. They are like mini operas in their own right and contain real dialogue and drama between the instruments.” He says the 12th concerto is one of the first Mozart wrote for himself to perform after moving to to Vienna. “[It’s] one in a string of concerto masterpieces that would cement his place in music history,” Wosner says. “It is rather intimate, written for a small orchestra of mostly strings and in fact Mozart himself allowed for it to be performed also as a chamber piece for piano and string quartet. So it is, in a sense, a combination of the brilliance of dialogue that is typical of Mozart’s concertos with tenderness and introspection of a more chamber work.” Wosner was born in Israel and began studying piano and composition at a young age. He studied at The Juilliard School, and is on the faculty at the Longy School of

Music in Boston. He and his family live in New York. He is known for his work on Schubert’s music, and this season launched his recital series, “Schubert: The Great Sonatas,” which he is performing in New York, Washington D..C., and throughout the United States and Japan. His most recent recording, “Impromptu” was released earlier this year on the Onyx label and features improvisations inspired by such composers as Beethoven, Schubert, George Gershwin and Charles Ives. Wosner has performed with Princeton Symphony Orchestra before and says he’s excited to team up again with Music Director Rossen Milanov, who will conduct the concert. “Rossen is a fantastic conductor and collaborator, and when the opportunity to do something with him [and] the Princeton Symphony came up it was naturally a very exciting idea,” Wosner says. Wosner says his life in music began with a piano that was in his family’s home, which he taught himself to play. “That was one reason, the other, speaking of Mozart, was having seen ‘Amadeus’ as a kid with my parents, three times,” he says. “In spite of a lot of historical inaccuracies, it actually does tell you a lot about Mozart and has a great soundtrack with some of the greatest pieces, including lesser-known ones.”

Princeton Symphony Orchestra will perform an all Mozart program, including Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12 with Shai Wosner at Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus, Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Tickets cost $35$85; www.princetonsymphony.org; 609497-0020.


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ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert

The Great Indoors

Ginny Brennan and her staff from the Open Air Theare have opened up a new home in Lambertville

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or the past eight years, Ginny Brennan has been running the theater presentations at the Open Air Theatre at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville. With artist directors Jordan Brennan (Ginny’s son) and Louis Palena, the company presented shows, mostly musicals, virtually every week beginning in May into October. The venue gave actors a place to perform and entertain audiences in an outdoor setting that could be wonderful under the right circumstances. But acting and singing outdoors also presents challenges, and after years of rainouts, wind, and cicadas louder than the actors, the group has settled into a brand-new, indoor theater. The Music Mountain Theater opened its doors in October with “Yeston & Kopit’s Phantom,” and the season will continue with “Hairspray,” running Nov. 3-19. The theater is located on Route 179 in Lambertville. The building is in what was a warehouse owned by Strober-Wright Roofing. Upon walking in, visitors enter a lobby with a piano, a concession stand to the left, and a The auditorium at the Music Mountain Theatre, box office to the right. The lobby also is decorated with which opened in October. signs and programs from the old Lambertville Music Circus, the famous concert venue that was located just down viously run a restaurant in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, she was confident that if she found the right space, she could the road from the Music Mountain Theatre. Large wooden doors with brass handles lead to the 250- build the theater of her dreams. They formed a nonprofit seat auditorium. Bathrooms are on either side of those en- and searched for a spot. The made some progress in Flemington, which was trances, even the bathroom doors are cleverly decorated (a looking to revitalize its Main Street, but the project didn’t barbershop quartet-style mustache on the men’s room door, pan out. That led to what Brennan calls a oft-told “family for example) and wallpaper featuring a forest scene is a joke.“ nod to the company’s era of performing outside. “I would ride by anything and go, ‘That looks like it Behind the scenes are classrooms for musical theater and dance, as well as a costume shop, prop storage area, a could be a theater,,’” she says. “And the joke got to be, you’d go past a little, tiny shed, ‘That could be a theater.’ green room, lighting, sound system and backstage area. The company will present its shows the first three And that’s exactly what happened. I was on my way to the weekends of each month, with the last weekend designated studio and there was a little sign posted outside, ‘warefor rentals (a high school staged a show there in late Octo- house for lease’ from Strober-Wright Roofing.” She had previously talked with owner Mike Strober ber) or rehearsals. This season will feature a musical of “A Christmas Carol,” Dec. 1-17, a holiday concert, Dec. 22- about a possible project that didn’t pan out, and when she 23, “42nd Street,” Jan. 5-21. Other upcoming shows in- walked in, Strober remembered her. “He knew who I was, he knew the studio had been clude “Seussical” in February and “A Chorus Line” in around for a long time,” Brennan says. “I said, ‘What do March. The theater also will host children’s shows year-round, you think about converting your 12,000-foot warehouse including “Babes in Toyland” in November and “A Char- into the theater?’” Brennan then makes a “boom” sound to describe her lie Brown Christmas” in December. Performances for the falling on the floor after Strober said yes. children’s shows are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., FriThat was about a year ago. Brennan and her staff aldays and Saturdays during the summer. ready had some ideas for their theater based on on plans Ginny Brennan was the artistic director for children’s they had worked on with an architect for the Flemington shows at the Bucks County Playhouse under its prior ownspace. ership. In 2001, she started the Downtown Performing Arts “We knew what we wanted,” Brennan says. “After Center on Main Street in Lambertville to offer training for being in so many theaters and schools you realize what’s her young performers. right and what’s wrong about design. So we started on the “We managed to do a few performances but we always design and away we went.” had to look for a church basement or a school, and work They had hoped to open the new theater in the spring, around someone’s schedule,” Brennan says. but that didn’t pan out, so Brennan and her staff presented After Jordan graduated from college with a dance deone last, abbreviated, season at the Open Air Theatre. gree, he and Palena started to teach at Ginny’s school, and “We couldn’t not do anything and we needed people to they started presenting more productions, which led to realize we’re still around,” Brennan says. them moving to a larger spot, also in Lambertville. Then After all of her years in theater, and all that work it took the opportunity with the Open Air Theatre came about. to get to this moment, Brennan says designing her own the“So we took it over and we did eight seasons,” Brennan ater space from scratch was special. says. “And that’s what really grew both our audience base “As each step progressed, you’re seeing the walls going and our performer base. We got more and more adults to up for the dressing room you planned, and the walls go up come.” It reached the point where 250 kids were auditioning for the box office that you planned, it was magical,” she for shows at the Open Air. More adults got involved as says. Being indoors, and presenting shows all year long, also well. Brennan often shares a story about a production of “Annie,” for which adult male actors were needed to play will give the company the chance to stage shows it couldn’t at the Open Air. For example, Brennan says it would parts in a scene involving FDR’s cabinet. “We were like, Where are we going to get them?” she have been impossible for the cast of “Phantom” to rush off says. “So of course there’s 15 little girls in the show. [We the stage in a hurry in case of rain because of the show’s asked] ‘Anybody’s dad want to be in the cabinet?’ They’re costumes. “That is the other key to being inside,” she says. “Bestill performing with us today.” One of those is a mechanic, who continues to perform cause every show that we planned at the Open Air Theatre, you had to consider the weather. You couldn’t do a certain with the group. “That part of it is, for me, really special,” Brennan says. set piece that could be damaged if you couldn’t get it off “We’re able to offer someone who maybe wouldn’t think the stage, and you didn’t want a set that was too involved. about doing it, but has their shot, loves it and is now a sta- Even costume-wise, we tried to pick shows with pretty simple costumes.” ple here on stage.” They are starting off with shows audiences are likely to Wanting a change from the outdoor venue, Brennan and be familiar with, but Brennan says that as the theater her staff decided to look for something new. Having pre-

grows, they’ll be able to stage things that aren’t as well known. Ultimately, she says, quality performances will make the Music Mountain Theatre a success. “We are very confident that once we get people in the theater, they’ll be back,” she says.

“Hairspray” will be performed at the Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, Nov. 3-19. Tickets cost $22, $20 seniors/students/military; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337.

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STAGE REVIEW By Bob Brown

‘Shakespeare in Love’ A play based on a movie that gets to the heart of what theater is all about

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he Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey has mounted one of its most ambitious productions in years with “Shakespeare in Love,” on the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre stage through Nov. 12. Although Lee Hall adapted this play from the film of the same name, the screenplay was created by two stage veterans, Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. In fact, its issues really are those of the theater, right down to the bones. On opening night, director Bonnie Monte choked up a bit. She admitted she has been more emotional about this work than others, because it gets at the heart of what is so special and unique about theater. In any theater performance, what we see on stage started when a writer sat alone at a desk and began to shape what would become magic. And that’s how the play opens, as Shakespeare (Jon Barker), alone in candlelight, struggles with opening lines. His writer’s block is loosened by kibbitzing from Kit Marlowe (Anthony Marble), a playwright who had already established his reputation with Tamburlaine the Great. But magic can happen only if the complex mix of producers and players and audiences comes together. The spark of inspiration is not enough to pull a rabbit out of the hat. How it all happens despite every impediment is a mystery, which is a major theme of “Shakespeare in Love.” As theatrical entrepreneur Philip Henslow (Edmond Genest) says to the moneylender Fennyman (Ames Adamson), “Allow me to explain about the theater business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.” So what to do? Nothing. “Strangely enough, it all turns out well. . . . It’s a mystery.” The love of the title is Viola de Lesseps (Whitney Maris Brown), daughter of a wealthy merchant, Sir Robert (David H. Littleton), who has arranged for her to marry the impoverished Lord Wessex (Marcus Dean Fuller). One might turn the title around as “In Love with Shakespeare,” which Viola is, both literally and literature-ly, after she hears lines from a Shakespeare sonnet. In one of many turns derived from Shakespearean plots, Viola disguises herself as “Thomas Kent” so she can audition for a part in a forthcoming Shakespeare play, “Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate’s Daughter.” The play is to have a pirate and a dog, because Queen Elizabeth (Erika Rolfsrud) likes plays to have a dog (debuting as “Spot” is Boston Terrier Dublin Delancy McFinnigan — with his own credits). Inspired by Viola, Shakespeare reworks his play into “Romeo and Juliet,” leaving dogs and pirates in their wake — for the time being. But its production is hampered along the way by a contretemps with Richard Burbage (David Andrew Macdonald), who is competing for another play, and

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Whitney Maris Brown and Jon Barker in “Shakespeare in Love.” by Viola’s impending marriage to Lord Wessex, not to mention the eventual outing of “Thomas Kent” as a woman. This is a theatrical scandal that leads Master of Revels Edmund Tilney (Colin McPhillamy) to threaten closing the play down for public indecency. To save his production, Shakespeare places a wager with the Queen that a play can show the true nature of love. And thereby hangs a tale, which brings the plot, the play, and the love to conclusion. This production has many characters, and many actors who double up on several roles. Brian Clinnin’s marvelous Globe-like set is often crammed to the rafters with actors and action — period-correct dances choreographed by Danielle Liccardo and sword fights (of course!) directed by Rick Sordelet. Music is another rich offering, with recorded performances augmented by onstage players of recorder, mandolin, and drum. Kris Kukul is music director The cast, the largest of recent Shakespeare Theatre offerings, is sublime. Standout performances include Barker as the intense, love-struck Bard, who has an inferiority complex next to Marlowe (also well played by Marble). Brown is fine as Shakespeare’s equally intense, stage-struck lover, who stands in for anyone ever bitten by the acting

bug. And Genest as Henslow and Adamson as Fennyman are the perfect comic foils. Although you don’t need a degree in English literature to appreciate the wit and humor of this play, you’ll get more of the “inside” jokes if you have a little background on the historical characters. For example, there’s a very funny line near the end of the play when the Queen asks young John Webster, who would go on to write The Duchess of Malfi, what part of Romeo and Juliet he liked best. I highly recommend checking out STONJ’s online “Know the Show Guide” before seeing the play. If you love theater, this production is a must. Under Monte’s unerring direction, and the incomparable forces of the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, it’s an absolute winner.

Shakespeare in Love continues at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, through Nov. 12. For tickets and information, go to www.shakespearenj.org or call 973-4085600.

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THINGS TO DO

STAGE

“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. “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. “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. “Hairspray,” Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179 Lambertville. Musical favorite set in the 1960s Baltimore about Tracy Turnblad, who dreams of dancing on the “Corny Collins Show,” Nov. 3-19. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3, 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22, $20 seniors, children, military; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. Princeton Triangle Club, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Celebrating 127 years, Princeton’s Triangle Club will present the premiere of its new original show, “Spy School Musical.” The show features disguises, exploding gadgets, and newly discovered laws of physics. It will end with the Triangle’s famous all-male kickline, Nov. 10-11, 8 p.m., Nov. 12, 2 p.m. Tickets cost $25; www.triangleshow.com; 609-258-2787. “Arcadia,” Hamilton Murray Theater on the Princeton University campus. Tom Stoppard’s play about chaos and order by examining the lives of two groups of knowledgeseekers working centuries apart, Nov. 10-18; www.theatreintime.org. “The New World,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical re-imagining the myth of the first meeting of the Pilgrims and Native Americans. The year is 1620. The Native Americans are enjoying a gluten-free, low-carb, artisanally happy life when they are invaded by the nation’s first immigrants — Pilgrims, Nov. 11-Dec. 2;$40-$75; 215-862-2121; buckscountyplayhouse.org.

MUSIC

CLASSICAL MUSIC 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. Westminster Jubilee Singers, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton. Concert titled “Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” The program will chronicle the plight of the children of Israel during the Exodus from Egypt, featuring works by Moses Hogan, Nathan Carter, Walter Hawkins and R. Nathaniel Dett, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $15 students/seniors; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663. 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. Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University Campus. All Mozart concert featuring pianist Shai Wosner performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, K. 414. Also on the program is Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 and the Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201, Nov. 12, 4 p.m. princetonsymphony.org; 609 497-0020. Westminster Choir, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton. The choir will perform a concert titled “Listen” centered on Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir, Nov. 12, 3 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $15 students/seniors; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663. OPERA Princeton Sound Kitchen, Wallace Theater at the Lewis Arts complex, Princeton. Princeton Sound Kitchen will present a workshop performance of a new comic opera, “The Analysing Engine,” by British composer and Princeton University’s composition faculty Andrew Lovett, Nov. 6-7, 8 p.m. A free panel discussion, “What’s funny about comic opera?” will take place at 7 p.m. before both performances. Admission to both performances is free; www.music.princeton.edu. 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. 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. See THINGS TO DO, Page 6

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MUSEUMS

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. Two exhibits: Bruce Katsiff: 50 Years - Looking Back & Forward and Face Maps: Explorations in Shape, Space and Soul Photography and Sculpture, through Nov. 12. Hours: Wed.Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Architect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural drawings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princetonhistory.org. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania. George Sotter: Light and Shadow, through Dec. 31; Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections, through Jan. 7; www.michenerartmuseum.org; 215-3409800. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photography, 1895-1925,” The first retrospective devoted to the photographer in over a generation, the exhibit surveys White’s career from his beginnings in 1895 in Ohio to his death in Mexico in 1925, through Jan. 7; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is 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.

GALLERIES

Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury. Helen M. Rudnick, “Everything with Wings II.” 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. 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

War Story With Songs Pierrot Productions will present “Dogfight” at Kelsey Theatre, Nov. 3-12. The rock musical is set in 1967 as Eddie Birdlace returns home from Vietnam, burdened by the emotional scars of war. Through flashbacks, the show tells the story of Eddie’s deployment, and a reunion with a woman he met during a night of carousing. The score was written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, composers of “La La Land” and “Dear Evan Hansen.” Pictured (from left) are cast members Kyrus Keenan Westcott, Andy Boettcher and Matt Staley. Kelsey Theatre is located on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton, West Windsor. Performances are Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors, $16 students. For tickets and information, go to www.kelseytheatre.net or call 609-570-3333. 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. The Galleryâ⇔¨ at Mercer County Community Collegeâ⇔¨, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. “#RealNews,” works by Michael Scoggins. The exhibit features large-scale works by Scoggins, in which he lampoons American and art world politics and provincialism in disarming schoolboy-style doodles and writings, through Nov. 30. Hours: Mon.-Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery. Morpeth Contemporary and Frame Studio, 43 W. Broad St., Hopewell. “Requiem,” Jody Miller Olcott’s exhibit remembers extinct animals and calls attention to endangered ones. The artist found inspiration for these works while traveling in Russia and seeing traditional Byzantine icons (sacred images representing saints and other religious figures). The animals in Olcott’s form of altarpieces — species of birds, frogs, tigers, wolves, turtles — are as diverse as the reasons they are extinct, Nov. 4-26. Reception, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. morpethcontemporary.com; 609-333-9393. Princeton University School of Architecture, Princeton University Campus, “ARE WE HUMAN? The Design of the Species: 2 seconds, 2 days, 2 years, 200 years,

200,000 years.” The installation is designed by Andres Jaque and the Office for Political Innovation, an international practice that explores material politics at the intersection of design, research and activism. The entire School of Architecture will be filled with a dense collage of overlapping works by architects, artists, designers, scientists, filmmakers, research groups and think tanks. The effect is a kaleidoscope of artistic, technical, philosophical, theoretical and ethical reflection on the intimate relation between “design” and “human,”Nov. 6 through Jan. 5. Gallery talk by curators, Nov. 6, 5 p.m. soa.princeton.edu/arewehuman. Bernstein Gallery, Robertson Hall at Princeton University. “Shadows and Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapons,” a multi-faceted exhibit, Nov. 6 through Dec. 7. Discussion panel and reception, Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m.

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Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. “Dolores.” Documentary about Dolores Huerta, who bucks 1950s gender conventions by starting the country’s first farm worker’s union with fellow organizer Cesar Chavez, Nov. 3-5; “Discovery and Adoption: The Hanji Box,” The stormy relationship between a mother and her adopted teenage daughter is complicated by issues of adoption. When an object of great significance to the daughter is broken, the mother travels to New York’s Koreatown to see if she can get it fixed. Followed by a post-film discussion with director Nora Jacobson and Joni S. Mantell of The Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, Nov. 4, 7 p.m. “Pottersville.” Maynard (Michael Shannon) is a beloved local businessman who is mistaken for the legendary Bigfoot. The sightings set off an international Bigfoot media spectacle and a windfall of tourism dollars for a simple American town hit by hard times, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. “Frozen” sing along, Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Sing-along led by the cast members of Theater To Go, who appear as characters from the movie and lead the audience in a costume contest and trivia contest. Audience members will receive a gift bag of activities that accompany the action in the movie, Nov. 4, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Amadeus,” Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents the Academy Award-winning “Amadeus” as part of its Soundtracks series, Nov. 8, 6 p.m. Admission is free. princetonsymphony.org; 609-497-0020.

COMEDY

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Keith Robinson, Nov. 3-4, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $20; The Amazing Kreskin, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., $30; Rocky Dale Davis, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., $20; Christopher Titus, Nov. 10-11, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $28; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Johnny Watson, Nov. 3-4; Ryan Maher, Nov. 10-11; 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. Jessica Kirson, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. The comic who has been seen on “The Tonight Show” and “The View” will present her show, “Talking to Myself, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. $30; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027.

DANCE

Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Family Dance with the Mixed-Age Dance Band, Nov. 5, 3-5 p.m. $7, $20 per family; Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Nov. 8, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org.


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PACKET PICKS Nov. 4 Moonlight corn maze at Howell Farm Howell Farm will hold its “Last Chance to Get Lost” day, Nov. 9, noon to 9 p.m., allowing visitors to explore the maze for the final day of the season. Maze-goers will be able to walk through the 10-foot-tall pathways, which form an image of a shepherd and a flock of sheep. Teams can collect puzzle pieces to solve its three-way board game for prizes, boasting rights and top billing on the scoreboard. Those up for the ultimate challenge can navigate the maze in the dark when the moon, stars and lamplight are needed to find the way out. General admission costs $10 for ages 10 and older, $8 for children ages 5-9 and free for children 4 and under. The maze includes a courtyard with music, games, photo-ops and pedal tractors for kids. There also will be food for sale and hayrides. The cost for the rides is $3, $2 for children. The corn maze is located on Valley Road, one mile west of the farm. The GPS address is 17 Valley Road, Hopewell. For more information, go to www.howellfarm.org or call 609737-3299.

NAMI Mercer’s ‘sock hop’ benefit gala NAMI Mercer will host its annual Night Out with NAMI benefit gala with an old-fashioned “sock hop” at the Windsor Athletic Club in West Windsor, 6-10 p.m. The evening will feature dinner, dancing to rock ‘n’ roll music, entertainment, games, and live auction. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1950s/1960s fashions and to wear soft-soled shoes on the gymnasium floor. Tickets cost $150 and can be purchased at www.namimercer.org.

‘Frozen’ sing-along at Kelsey Theatre Theater To Go will present a “Frozen” sing-along at Kelsey Theatre, with two performances beginning at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The sing-along will be led by cast members from Theater To Go, who appear as characters from the movie and lead the audience in a costume contest and trivia contest. Audience members will receive a gift bag of activities that accompany the action in the movie. Kelsey Theatre is located on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333.

Nov. 8 Author talk at McCosh Hall Journalist and author Katherine Boo will discuss “Notes From An Ethical Minefield” and the lessons she has learned in 25 years of investigating injustice in dis-empowered communities, beginning at 6 p.m. in McCosh Hall’s Room 50. Boo’s 2012 book :Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity” won nonfiction prizes from PEN, the Los Angeles Times Book Awards, the New York Public Library, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters, in addition to the National Book Award for Nonfiction. She has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 2003. Her awards include the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service (2000) and a MacArthur Foundation Genius Award (2002). This event is free and open to the public with no ticket or reservation required. For more information, go to lectures.princeton.ed.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Pam Hersh

An internet hall of famer Princeton resident Ira Fuchs is being honored for his groundbreaking work As a lifelong New York Yankees fan with a youthful obsession for Mickey Mantle, I have been a fan of only one hall of fame, the Baseball Hall of Fame. At the end of September, however, another hall of fame entered my consciousness, because a good friend of mine hit it out of the park — metaphorically and virtually. Ira Fuchs, longtime Princeton resident and former Princeton University vice president of computing and information technology, is among the 14 people who were inducted into the 2017 Internet Hall of Fame. According to the hall’s press release, inductees are from all over the world and have “contributed significantly to the internet’s inception, evolution and global growth . . . [and are] responsible for significant improvements in connectivity, key technical contributions and advancements that promoted the internet’s use. . . . [They] comprise influential engineers, evangelists, and entrepreneurs.” Who knew there was such a thing as the Internet Hall of Fame? It’s is a recognition program and virtual museum. It celebrates the living history of the internet and individuals whose extraordinary contributions have made the internet, its worldwide availability and use, and its transformative nature, possible. The Internet Society launched the Internet Hall of Fame in 2012. And according to the internet, the Internet Society is a non-profit established in 1992 to provide leadership in internetrelated standards, education, access, and policy, with its stated mission “to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world.” And who knew that the guy with whom I shared office space in Nassau Hall in the 1990s was a Mickey Mantle among his internet colleagues? With only a very rudimentary knowledge of computer technology, I had no idea whatsoever about Fuchs’ accomplishments in the world of IT. I knew him as someone who: often wore baseball caps; had a wry sense of humor; spent a lot of time in front of a computer; was very well respected among his colleagues in spite of the fact he’s a nonPrinceton alumnus (bachelor and master’s degrees from Columbia University); and cheered up the office when his wife, youngest child Steven (then a toddler who grew up to be a Princeton alumnus), and the family dog came to visit. On several occasions, the unfamiliar (to me) word BITNET would waft out of his office into the shared reception space that we occupied. And it turns out that this BITNET thing was

Ira Fuchs is being inducted to the Internet Hall of Fame for his work on BITNET, a precursor to the modern Internet. the main reason Fuchs landed the hall of fame honor. The Internet Hall of Fame recognized Fuchs in the “Global Connectors Category,” applicable to individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth, connectivity, and use of the internet either on a global scale or within a specific region that resulted in global impact. The Internet Hall of Fame cited him for being the co-founder of BITNET, a precursor to the internet that offered many of the internet’s core services years before its commercialization. BITNET, an acronym for “Because It’s Time Network,” was established in 1981 between City University and Yale University as a tool for liberal arts scholars to exchange messages. This cooperative university computer network provided email, file transfer and instant messaging. When Ira led a computing center at City University of New York, he and Greydon Freeman, an IT administrator at Yale University, devised this virtual communications vehicle for academics. Before BITNET, scholarly exchanges usually involved months of delay waiting for the publication of

scholarly articles in journals. BITNET changed that dramatically, putting scholars in daily communication at zero cost to them. Fuchs, pursuing his goal of connecting every scholar in the world to every other scholar, worked tirelessly to expand BITNET to a network that grew to connect scholars at more than 1,400 universities in 49 countries that spanned the globe. BITNET laid the groundwork that gave universities the incentive to create the National Research and Educational Network, which evolved into the internet. Fuchs’ hall of fame award also cited other acronyms for which he is responsible. He is the co-creator of LISTSERV, the first networked list manager, and a founder of JSTOR, a non-profit dedicated to archiving and providing access to important scholarly journals. Is there life after becoming a hall of famer? Fuchs was retired before his honor and will remain so afterward, he said. After working 15 years at Princeton University (from 1985 to 2000) and developing the university’s website and working to connect the entire campus to the internet, he became a vice president and program officer at

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, working there from 2000 to 2010). Since 2010, he has been speaking and writing about a variety of technology connectivity issues, including how technology should be used to create a better learning environment for students — one that is personalized and individualized to the unique learning needs and styles of the student. He also serves on two corporate boards corporate boards, Ithaka and The Philadelphia Contributionship. He is president of BITNET, LLC , a company he created to do consulting on applications of technology in education. He takes courses online and at Princeton University to stay current with all the advances in computer science, and continues to so some programming. And best of all, he offers IraCare — analogous to a techy Dear Abby, to a small group of friends who may understand how bats connect with balls — but nothing about technology connections. Yes, I am an IraCare client, who often connects to Fuchs for help. By the way, Ira, I just sent you an email — my computer refuses to connect with my printer!

A new season of skating at Mercer County Park The Mercer County Ice Skating Center will open for the season on Nov. 6. Located at Mercer County Park, the Skating Center is open to the public seven days a week during the operating season, which runs from Nov. 6 to March. 11. “Generations of Mercer County residents have enjoyed our Skating Center, which continues to grow in popularity,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “Ice skating is a great way for everyone in the family to stay active during the cold winter months.” The center has a full snack bar, a fireplace, lounge area and dining tables. Vending machines, skate rentals, a skate sharpening service and lockers also are on site. The center offers general public skating sessions, skating lessons, birthday parties and ice time for hockey. Group rates and private party rentals are available as well. Registration for group skating lesson is open. Applications are available at www.mercerskatingschool.com. General public skating hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3

p.m.; Fridays, 7:45 to 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. and 8 to 10 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Senior skates for people 62 and older are offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Adult only skates for skaters 21 and older are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Ticket prices are: adults, $8; juniors (11 and under), $6; and seniors, $6. Skates can be rented for $4 per pair. Frequent skater passes and season passes also are available. Group lessons for adults and children ages 5 The Mercer County Ice Skating Center will begin its new season on and older begin Nov. 9, Nov. 6. from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 11 and 12 from 9:45 to on Thursday evenings, Saturday and 20 minutes is $26. 11:45 a.m. The lesson programs run Sunday mornings. A private lesson for For more information, go to for five weeks with rolling admission. one person for 20 minutes is $22. A www.mercercountyparks.org or call Lesson prices are: adults, $65; juniors, semi-private lesson for two people for 609-371-1766. $65. Private skating lessons are held

Nature art by students at D&R Greenway “The Stony Brook: Connecting Us,” a multi-media art exhibit by Hun School students, is on view in D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Olivia Rainbow Gallery through January 3. The Stony Brook, rippling from the Hun School to D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center in Green-

way Meadows Park, inspired art teacher Stacy Collingham to bring her students to this body of water for inspiration. Many of the students had not previously experienced the Stony Brook, even though the brook is on the school’s property. It serves as a re-

minder of Richard Louv’s best-selling book, “Last Child in the Woods,” about children’s spending too little time in nature. The students inspirations were varied, with one young artist choosing to sit in the water to achieve his nature study. The Olivia Rainbow Gallery,

founded and funded by Chris and Leslie Kuenne, honors the memory of their 5-year-old daughter, Olivia, who loved nature and art. The address is 1 Preservation Place, Princeton.Hours are Mondays through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information: drgreenway.org or 609-924-4646.


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The Week of Friday, November 3, 2017

Dr. Alicia Brennan

Nasal suctioning can help relieve RSV symptoms in children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common illness among infants and young children, especially during the fall and winter months when cooler temperatures drive people inside, allowing germs to spread quickly. And though the virus can be distressing for parents and little ones alike, most infections will go away on their own in a week or two. In fact, updated protocols for diagnosing and treating RSV call for a lessis-more approach focused on reducing symptoms, and minimizing unnecessary testing and the over prescription of antibiotics. Nonetheless, if your child is showing signs of RSV, or you are concerned about respiratory symptoms, consult a pediatrician or seek emergency care.

Premature infants at greater risk Almost all children will have had an RSV infection by their second birthday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and most of the time the virus will cause a mild, cold-like illness. In some cases though, RSV can lead to more severe illnesses such as: • Bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) •Pneumonia (infection of the lungs) Those at greater risk for severe illness include: • Premature infants • Very young infants, especially those 6 months and younger • Children younger than 2 years old with chronic lung disease • Children younger than

2 years old with chronic heart disease • Children with weakened immune systems • Children who have neuromuscular disorders, including those who have difficulty swallowing or clearing mucus Cold-like symptoms Symptoms of RSV include coughing, sneezing, fever and wheezing. Infants may exhibit irritability and fatigue. More serious symptoms include: • High fever that does not resolve in two to three days • Thick nasal discharge • Dehydration (infants are not producing wet diapers) • Trouble breathing Signs that your infant may be having trouble breathing include: • Flaring or widening of the nostrils • Grunting when trying to breathe • Tightening and squeezing the muscles under the rib cage to try and get more air in and out the lungs • High-pitched whistling sound each time they breathe out • Trouble drinking • Bluish color around lips and fingertips because they are not getting enough oxygen If your child exhibits these symptoms, call your pediatrician immediately or seek emergency care. Nasal suctioning first line treatment approach In general, pediatricians can often diagnose bronchiolitis with a simple physical exam. Years ago, doctors may have also recommended chest X-rays, but

today X-rays are typically not necessary to diagnose normal cases of RSV or bronchiolitis. When it comes to treating RSV and bronchiolitis, nasal suctioning to remove mucus from the nose and relieve congestion is the recommended first line approach in most instances. Your pediatrician may also suggest acetaminophen to control fever, and clear liquids to prevent dehydration. Still, some children may need to be treated in a hospital for breathing problems or dehydration. Oxygen and medicine to open up the airways can help with breathing issues and intravenous fluids can treat dehydration. Stop the spread Children are often exposed to RSV in school or child-care centers. The virus is highly contagious and can spread when someone coughs or sneezes. Infection can occur when you get droplets from the cough or sneeze in your eyes, nose or mouth, or if you touch a surface that has the virus on it, like a doorknob or a toy, and then touch your face before washing your hands. The virus can survive for many hours on hard surfaces such as tables and crib rails. Additionally, people infected with RSV are usually contagious for 3 to 8 days. To protect your child and help prevent the spread of the virus, the CDC recommends taking the following precautions: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and help young children do the same. If soap and water are not available, use hand sani-

Dr. Alicia Brennan tizer. • Keep your hands off your face and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact with sick people. Avoid

kissing, and do not share cups or eating utensils with people who have cold-like symptoms. • Cover your cough and sneezes. Throw your tissue in the trash after using it. • Clean and disinfect surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, frequently. • Stay home and keep your child home if you or they are sick. The Center for Emergency Care at University Medical Center of Princeton provides emergency care for children each year. Pediatric patients are quickly evaluated by a team of board certified emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants and specially trained nurses. Pediatricians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) are on site at

the hospital 24/7 for emergency consultations, and a pediatrician from CHOP is in the Emergency Department every day from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., during the hours when children visit most frequently. In addition, the Emergency Department offers an area specifically designated for infants, children and adolescents who require acute care. To find a pediatrician with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-7427496.

Alicia Brennan, M.D., is board certified in pediatrics and Medical Director of Children‘s Hospital of Philadelphia Pediatric Care at University Medical Center of Princeton.

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Princeton-Blairstown Center honors David McAlpin Jr.

Reverend David McAlpin Jr., Princeton University Class of 1950 and Honorary Trustee of the Princeton-Blairstown Center, was awarded the 2017 Frank Broderick Award at the PrincetonBlairstown Center’s Fall Fundraiser, Soirée Under the Stars on Oct. 13. The Frank Broderick Award is given to an individual who demonstrates a deep commitment to social justice, compassion, and selflessness, qualities that supported Dr. Broderick, Princeton University Class of 1943, in his efforts to achieve racial integration of the Princeton Summer Camp and to mobilize those who advocated for racial integration of Princeton University in the 1940s. Jane Fremon, Princeton-Blairstown Center advisory council member and head of Princeton Friends School, introduced McAlpin in front of the 175 guests who attended the annual event. She recalled her personal memories of him through the years, saying he was “universally adored.” A Princeton native, McAlpin received a master’s of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in 1953. After graduation, he settled in Princeton with his wife, Joan Rockefeller

him. In 1957 McAlpin was installed as the first associate pastor of the historically black congregation. “I don’t see anything unusual about my new position,” he told the local press at the time. “It’s quite natural for me, quite natural for the people of the Witherspoon Church, and quite natural for Christians.” In his role, McAlpin became keenly aware of discriminatory housing practices affecting African American citizens who were beginning to purchase homes in all-white neighborhoods. He was soon determined to establish an integrated housing development in the Princeton area. His efforts helped to establish two acclaimed integrated housing developments: “Glen Acres” in West Windsor Township off Alexander Road and “Maplecrest” at Dempsey Avenue and Walnut Lane in Princeton. In 1970, he and his family moved to Detroit, where he served as a pastor working on civil rights and establishing affordable housing organizations. In the early 1980s, he and his family returned to the Princeton area where he helped found the Trenton chapter of Habitat for Humanity in 1986 and served as President of the Board until 2012. In 2015, he received the Vivian Award for Community Service from the Princeton Area Community Foundation. He was also honored by the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church and the Robeson House Committee in 2015.

Reverend David McAlpin Jr. (center) with Jane Fremon and Joseph Broderick at the Princeton-Blairstown Center’s Under the Stars fall fundraiser. McAlpin. He met with Benjamin Anderson, the minister of the Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, who invited McAlpin to assist

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Kelly McCaffrey & Ali VanCleef “A Family Tradition”

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Cell: 908-304-8101 (Kelley) | Email: YourCentralJerseyRealtors@BHHSNJ.com Cell: 908-403-8208 (Ali)

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. What are the buyers/sellers advantage to be working with you? A. As far as Ali and I go, we were both born and raised in Hillsborough/Belle Mead NJ, we love Central New Jersey farms, lakes, rivers and being in the country, but also close to town.

Ali grew up on a farm right in town. When her mom grew up here Rt. 206 was just a dirt road. Kelley has lived in many Somerset county homes, so we both know the area well. As far as our company Berkshire Hathaway Home Services New Jersey Properties, it’s definitely the tools they have to market your home, they are without a doubt state of the art and keep current with the new trends seamlessly.

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. What are the 3 things that separate you from your competition? A. 1: Knowledge of this area, Ali’s experience in real estate and Kelley’s knowledge of today’s technology, we make a unique team. 2: Again, it’s our company’s tools that are outstanding for marketing your home or purchasing a house you can call home. 3. It’s our mission to provide outstanding service, after all this is one of your biggest life decisions.

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. What do you do in your freetime when you are not working? A. Kelley works mostly, but enjoys fishing, the outdoors, the Jersey shore and family – and of course her cats! Ali is extremely talented in crafting with gourds, gardening and loves spending time with her dogs, grandchildren and her children – in that order.

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37 Thornton Street OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 11/5 1-4pm Beechwood Acres. Updated & upgraded, this custom-built home is as comfortable as it is sophisticated. 4 BRs, 2.2 BAs, high end kitchen, fabulous great room w/ FP & built-ins, beautiful HW floors, grand master suite & an amazing lower level w/wet bar & walk out to patio. Located on a quiet tree lined street, this property is surrounded by mature landscaping offering beauty and peaceful seclusion. Glorious views of it all can be enjoyed from the large Azek deck. Truly a one of a kind property! Please call to see it today. Brokers protected.

36 Cedar Grove Lane. Commercial or/Residential use. There are 2 lots for one price. One is 1.39 acres w/house on lot. The other lot is 1.39 acres. Currently used as a residence. This is an all brick 2 Story home w/hardwood flrs; 5 BRs, 4 baths and more.

Listed by Carole Tosches

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609-924-1600

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Kelley McCaffrey & Ali Van Cleef Sales Associates C: 908-304-8101

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253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540

This beautiful Delray Model is the largest single family home in this 55+ Hearthstone Community. Complete with a 2 car garage. The open floor plan boasts lovely pillars, moldings & tray ceilings. Completely painted & carpeted. The home is bright w/an abundance of windows & cath ceilings. The LR/DR combo is stunning. The kit opens to 2 story great room. It boasts a center island, butlers pantry & sep dining area. The 1st floor MBR is complete w/full bath & walk in closet. A 2nd BR first flr is next to a full bath & laundry. The 2nd floor has open loft that could be an office & 2 more large BRs share a jack and jill bath. All with fin bsmnt. A must see!

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real estate news Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/Trident Hold 22nd Annual Community Service Day Giving Back Sales associates and employees of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/The Trident Group volunteered on October 5th to lend a hand across the Tri-State area at more than 250 nonprofit organizations for their 22nd annual Community Service Day. Volunteers from the Princeton Home Marketing Center (pictured here) spent the day at the Princeton Nursery School cleaning and assisting the office. Each fall, the Tri-State area’s largest real estate brokerage closes its doors for the company-wide Annual Community Service Day so that sales associates and employees can spend the day at local nonprofits helping to paint, repair, stock food banks, and cook meals to help the less fortunate in their communities. “Community Service Day is the heart of Fox & Roach Charities,” explains Fox & Roach Charities President Kassie Erb. “This annual service day makes a difference in all of our lives, volunteers and recipients alike. We are pleased to be able to continue to offer more than the financial support we donate, through volunteer, hands-on help with all of their much needed projects and

tasks,” explains Erb. Fox & Roach Charities, a charitable foundation sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances. Fox & Roach Charities has contributed over $5.5 million, as well as 201,000 volunteer hours, since its inception, to more than 250 local community organizations in the Greater Philadelphia and Tri-State areas. One hundred percent of every dollar received is donated back into the communities we serve. The majority of funds are raised through voluntary contributions from sales associates and employees through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach/Trident real estate transactions and payroll donations to Fox & Roach Charities. In addition, sales associates and employees make substantial contributions of time and effort to local charities in need. For more information please visit: www.foxandroachcharities.com.


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Elaine Wittman

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BARNEGAT TWP. $315,300 This 4 BR & 2 full BA home is a waterfront vacation getaway, offering an EIK, HW floors, master en suite, wood-burning fireplace & 1-car garage. (Web ID 7048058)

BRIDGEWATER $695,000 This cstm 4 BR, 2.5 BA home features a park like setting, brick front, mature trees w/ circular drive, 1st-flr MBR & BA, lg garage & full bsmnt. (Web ID 3406590)

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Eric Roney EAST WINDSOR TWP. $155,000 Location means everything! Don`t let this 2 BR, 2 BA Wyckoff Mills 1st level condo slip through your fingers. Spacious sought after Chatham model. (Web ID 7046525)

EAST WINDSOR TWP. $318,900 Everything has already been done for you in this beautifully maintained & upgraded 3 BR, 2.5 BA townhome in desirable Haymarket Square. (Web ID 7067366)

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609-448-1400 EAST WINDSOR TWP. $343,000 This 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA townhome in desirable Windsor Meadows is a fantastic find! Features an EIK & upgrades w/ granite counters & cstm backsplash. (Web ID 7069748)

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EAST BRUNSWICK $429,000 A 4 BR & 2.5 BA townhome has upgraded EIK w/ granite, cabinets & applcs., HW flrs, upper floor lndry, full basement w/ home theatre & 1-car garage. (Web ID 7032365) 609-799-3500

Allen Rudner EAST WINDSOR TWP. $322,500 Completely Remodeled! Updtd 3 BR, 1 ½ BA home w/ fresh paint, new kitchen w/ new applcs. & new tile floor. All new windows & new furnace. (Web ID 6906598) Mary “Lynn” Robertson

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John “Jack” Grund

Joseph Baylis

EAST WINDSOR TWP. $439,000 Warm & welcoming 5 BR home in desirable Wendover Commons on a beautifully lndscpd lot. Plenty of storage w/ attic, lots of closets & 2-car gar. (Web ID 7042719)

FRANKLIN TWP. $439,000 A Fabulous 4 BR Colonial on a great lot & location! Beautifully maintained & updtd incl. kitchen & BAs. Absolute move-in condition. A must see! (Web ID 3405892)

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Francesca D’Antuono

Veronica Vilardo

FRANKLIN TWP. $499,900 Stunning Exeter on premium lot. This 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home offers many upgrades and is in move-in condition. (Web ID 3393760)

FRANKLIN TWP. $597,000 A 6-year-old brick front Caledonia Model, w/ new SS applcs., granite ctrtps & backsplash, wood style tiles in kit. & HW floor in FR. (Web ID 3420022)

HAMILTON TWP. $339,000 This 4 BR & 3 full BA split-level offers an updated kitchen & BAs, fresh paint, lg screened-in porch & attached 2-car garage. Hamilton Twp. schools. (Web ID 7066936)

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HIGHTSTOWN $270,000 Lovely 4 BR, 2 BA home in historic Hightstown, a few short blocks from downtown w/ its quaint shops & restaurants. Features a lg kit. & nice deck. (Web ID 6989360)

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HOPEWELL $649,000 A 6 BR, 2 full- and 1-half BA home w/ 3,600 sq ft, 2 BR in-law/prof. ste w/ sep. entr., kit. & BA. Upgrades include: roof, central air, Andersen windows, waterproofed bsmnt & gas heat. (Web ID 7069748) 609-921-1900

HILLSBOROUGH $214,000 34 Dorchester Ct. Spacious 2 BR townhouse w/closet space, all applcs. Many updates including BAs, kit., windows & more, has fin. bsmnt too. Dir: 34 Dorchester Ct. (Web ID 3394958) 908-874-8100 LAWRENCE TWP. $314,900 Set on a 1/2 acre 4 mi S. of Princeton center, property has wide plank HW flrs, crown mldng, built in cabs. & oak paneled staircase create cozy comfort. (Web ID 7047578)

HILLSBOROUGH $282,500 New Price! Lots of updates! Quick close possible, 3 BR, 2.5 BA end-unit w/ fin. bsmnt, updtd kit./BAs, new HVAC, windows/doors, too! move-in ready. (Web ID 3414831)

908-874-8100

Angela Klink

Mary Saba

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Ingela Kostenbader

MONROE TWP. $579,900 Elegant, spacious & beautifully upgraded Carlton model in Ridgewood Estates! Bright & sunny sits on a great size lot w/open floor plan & spacious rooms. (Web ID 1802753) 609-921-1900

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Norma Cohen

Shehla Rupani

MONTGOMERY TWP. $775,000 32 Grayson Drive. No Brainer! You don’t need to be a genius to know you should check it out when a 4 BR, study, fin. bsmnt in Grayson Estates w/ city water/sewer is avail. Dir: 32 Grayson Dr. (Web ID 3389392) 908-874-8100

Beatrice Bloom

Eric Branton

PLAINSBORO $490,000 A 3 BR & 2 full BA home is move-in ready, freshly painted, has upgraded kitchen applcs., granite cntrtps & BAs, 2-zone heating & WWP schools. (Web ID 7067615)

PRINCETON $799,900 Multi-level townhouse has LR w/W/B FP, kit. w/ lg eat-in area & sliders to balcony. Master BR has en suite BA & sliders, plus 2 more BRs & full BA in hall. (Web ID 7019410)

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Lori Janick

PRINCETON $885,000 Bright and expanded split level home in desirable Littlebrook location. Features HW floors, fireplace and other features, plus 2-car garage & fenced yard. (Web ID 7053785) 609-921-1900

Scott Hartman

PRINCETON JCT. $475,000 This 3 BR & 2 full BA home has an updated kit. w/ breakfast bar, master en suite w/ multiple closets, HW floors, sunroom & WWP schools. (Web ID 7059250) 609-799-3500

PRINCETON JCT. $975,900 A 5 BR & 3.5 BA home w/ HW flrs, EIK w/ walk-in pantry, SS applcs., master ste w/ 2 WICs, fin bsmnt w/ wet bar & lndry rm, plus heated pool & WWP schools. (Web ID 7064826) 609-799-3500

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8 Players Lane. Enter through an automatic gated entrance to a private enclave of 6 homes, in the most prestigious Jasna Polana Estates & a stone’s throw from the 230 acres Jasna Polana Golf Course, includes FREE membership. 7BR, 7BA & two 1/2BAs home to call your own private luxurious retreat that sits at the top of the cul-de-sac with custom built-in pool. So much to see.

3735 Lawrence Rd. This English estate features country-like gardens, arbors, gazebos & water features. This unique 6 BR, 4.5 bath home borders the prestigious Jasna Polana Golf Course and features a coffered study/ cigar room w/exotic woods & floors, a roman indoor pool and an elegant sunroom. Indoor movie theater w/full size popcorn machine. Outdoor gourmet kit w/full size outdr frplc great for entertaining in the warmer seasons. Fully upgraded kit featuring Crystallo Granite countertops, 2 ovens, a chef’s dream! So much to see.

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55 Dey Road. Beautiful Bi-level on over 3/4 acre lot. Main flr has all refinished hdwd flrs, Kit. has newer SS appls. 4BR, 3 full BAs. Upper level has 3BR, LR, DR, Kit, 2 Full BAs. Main level has FR, 1BA, EIK, Laundry room and garage. Relax on the upper deck and look out over the open space. First floor is great for an in-law suite. New kitchen and full bath. Freshly painted thru out. Minutes to train station, Rt 1, Rt 95 and NJ turnpike. Walk to parks, golf course and shopping center. Excellent West Windsor Plainsboro school system.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Raises Approximately $100,000 for Local Charities Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares, the philanthropic arm of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., recently raised approximately $100,000 for charities assisting local communities at its second annual Cares Cup event at the Meadowlands Racetrack. Approximately 500 guests attended the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Cup on Sept. 15. It was a great night of fun that featured more than 200 gift baskets and silent auction items, a cash raffle, casino games, food and drink. The success of the event matched last year’s Cares Cup, which also raised $100,000 for community causes. The funds raised through the 2017 Cares Cup will enable Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares to support 10 local charities: The 200 Club of Union County, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Children’s Aid and Family Services, Holiday Express, HomeFront, Liam’s Room, Morris Habitat for Humanity, PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network), Table to Table, and United Hospice of Rockland.

COMMERCIAL Cranbury

$749,000 55 N.Main St. Great building in the heart of Historic Cranbury. Charming town w/ great mix of Retail stores & restaurants. 3,000 sq ft of retail. There are 2 additional flrs that could be converted to 2 nice size apartments. Property has 5 parking spots attached to an off street additional parking lot. Owner is retiring & willing to sell business for an additional amount TBD. Business has been operating for 25 plus years. Seller has township approvals for restaurant & apartments. ROCCO D’ARMIENTO REALTOR®, e-Pro, SRES Five Star REALTOR award since 2010. Selling Residential & Commercial • Licensed in NJ & PA NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Award® Winner - Gold 2012

Cell: 267-980-8546 Office: 609-924-1600 ext. 7601

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real estate news Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/Trident Hold 22nd Annual Community Service Day Giving Back Sales associates and employees of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®/The Trident Group volunteered on October 5th to lend a hand across the Tri-State area at more than 250 nonprofit organizations for their 22nd annual Community Service Day. Volunteers from the Princeton Home Marketing Center (pictured here) spent the day at the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank, in Ewing, sorting and loading food onto vehicles for distribution. Each fall, the Tri-State area’s largest real estate brokerage closes its doors for the company-wide Annual Community Service Day so that sales associates and employees can spend the day at local nonprofits helping to paint, repair, stock food banks, and cook meals to help the less fortunate in their communities. “Community Service Day is the heart of Fox & Roach Charities,” explains Fox & Roach Charities President Kassie Erb. “This annual service day makes a difference in all of our lives, volunteers and recipients alike. We are pleased to be able to continue to offer more than the financial support we donate, through volunteer, hands-on help with all of their much needed projects and tasks,” explains Erb. Fox & Roach Charities, a charitable foundation sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS®, is committed to addressing the needs of children and families in stressful life circumstances. Fox & Roach Charities has contributed over $5.5 million, as well as 201,000 volunteer hours, since its inception, to more than 250 local community organizations in the Greater Philadelphia and Tri-State areas. One hundred percent of every dollar received is donated back into the communities we serve. The majority of funds are raised through voluntary contributions from sales associates and employees through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach/Trident real estate transactions and payroll donations to Fox & Roach Charities. In addition, sales associates and employees make substantial contributions of time and effort to local charities in need. For

PHOTO: Hal Maxwell, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage group president, at the Meadowlands Racetrack during the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Cup on Sept. 15.

“Thanks to everyone who came out to the second Cares Cup to support organizations doing important work in our communities, and to everyone who donated or worked behind the scenes to make it a success,” said Hal Maxwell, group president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. “The Cares Cup is a crucial part of our fundraising efforts, and of Coldwell Banker’s mission to give back.” The premier sponsors of the 2017 Cares Cup were NRT Title Agency, Coldwell Banker Home Loans, Castle Edge Insurance Agency, The VIP Program, US Inspections and Coldwell Banker Home Protection Plan. Numerous individuals and businesses donated a wide variety of prizes for the silent auction and raffle, and a large team of volunteers ran the event. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares Chairperson Dan Mancuso was instrumental in organizing the Cares Cup. Since its inception in 2005, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares has given more than $1 million to charities supporting local communities, along with countless volunteer hours donated by affiliated sales associates, managers and staff. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares’ primary purpose is to provide financial assistance to charitable organizations where Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has a presence. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Cares is a chapter of the Realogy Charitable Foundation, Inc. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y., a leading residential real estate brokerage company, operates 51 offices with 3,400 affiliated real estate agents serving all communities from Rockland County, N.Y. to Monmouth County, N.J. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. is part of NRT LLC, the nation’s largest residential real estate brokerage company. Visit www. ColdwellBankerHomes.com for more information. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y. are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in New Jersey and Rockland County, N.Y.


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