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Republicans hold on to committee seats By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
When it comes to two members of the Hillsborough Township Committee, the next three-year terms will look a lot like the previous three-year term, as Republican incumbents Gloria McCauley and Douglas Tomson held on to their seats on the governing body in Tuesday night’s election. According to unofficial results provided by Township Clerk Pamela Borek, McCauley and Tomson garnered 6,150 and 6,232 votes respectively. By contrast, their Democrat counterparts Jane Staats earned 5,601 votes and
Harrison “Harry” Burke received 5,392 votes. “Gloria and I are humbled to be re-elected in the town we love,” Tomson said. “The voters once again chose a team that has fought hard to hold the line on taxes, fight against onerous state mandated affordable housing requirements and worked to keep over a third of Hillsborough out of the hands of developers.” The results provided by the clerk are not official until they are certified by the Somerset County Clerk. The Republicans’ win at the polls came in spite of a pair of ethics complaints against McCauley, Business Administrator
Resident charged with recent bank robberies
A 50-year-old man accused of conducting two bank robberies in the Somerset section of Franklin Township was formally charged with two counts of first degree robbery. Quintin D. Watson, of Hillsborough, was taken into custody by local and county law enforcement officials at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3. Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Chief of Police Lawrence Roberts said in a joint announcement that the arrest was the result of a weeks long investigation into a string of bank robberies throughout the county. According to Prosecutor Robertson, the first robbery took place just before 1 p.m. on Sept. 3 when Franklin Township Police responded to an alarm activation at the TD Bank on Route 27. Once police arrived on the scene, bank employees reported that an unknown black man had approached a bank teller and handed them a note announcing the robbery. After receiving an undisclosed amount of money from the teller, police said the man allegedly fled on foot. Detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department, and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to conduct the investigation. The unidentified man was described as a dark skinned black male, standing approximately 6’2” tall and having a muscular build. Officials said the second incident that Watson is allegedly re-
sponsible for took place at approximately 6 p.m. on November 1 when Franklin Township Police again responded to an alarm activation - this time at the Chase Bank on Elizabeth Avenue. Like the September 3 robbery, bank employees told responding officers that an unknown black male approached a bank teller, handed them a note announcing the robbery and gestured to his waistband as if he had a weapon. Once he was handed an undisclosed amount of cash, the man again fled on foot. As a result of the two robberies, detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Crime Scene Investigations and Forensics Unit, along with Special Agents from the Franklin Township Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) field office, sprang into action and began an investigation. Two days later, Watson was identified by authorities and apprehended without incident in a Hillsborough restaurant parking lot. Soon afterward, detectives executed a search warrant of Watson’s Stratford Court home. Watson was charged with two counts of first degree robbery. He was subsequently taken to the Somerset County Jail, in Somerville, where he is being held without bail pending a detention hearing. Officials said an ongoing investigation into a strong of recent bank robberies throughout central New Jersey could result in additional charges for Watson. Anyone with information regarding either of the bank robberies is asked to contact the
Anthony Ferrera and Committeeman Gregory Burchette that were filed with the Hillsborough Ethics Standards Board on October 17. Though the complaint against Burchette dealt with an alleged conflict of interest in the wake of the Robert Wood Johnson EMS decision, McCauley came under suspicion for selling Ferrera’s home. The complaint alleges that after she received a commission for the sale, the administrator then received a more than five percent raise from the township. McCauley works as an area realtor during the day. In response to the allegations, Township Attorney William Willard said the complaints were
“nothing more than an unsubstantiated partisan attack launched just prior to the upcoming election.” Regardless, voters opted to keep the governing body completely Republican. “We look forward to keeping Hillsborough moving in the right direction for years to come,” Tomson said. The unofficial tallies also show that voters in Hillsborough largely voted along party lines, with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno earning 6,109 votes while New Jersey’s Governor-elect, Democrat Phil Murphy earned 5,714 of the township’s votes. In the 16th Legislative District
race for State Senate, Democrat and Hillsborough native Laurie Poppe, who had 5,325 votes, lost to incumbent Republican Senator Christopher “Kip” Bateman, who had 6,494 votes. In the general election, Bateman ultimately retained his seat. Republicans Donna Simon and Mark Caliguire, 6,046 and 5,954 votes, earned more support in Hillsborough than Democrat incumbent Andrew Zwicker and Roy Freiman, 5,732 and 5,543 votes, in the race for the 16th Legislative District seats in the state Assembly. Both Zwicker and Freiman won in the overall election.
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Lunchtime with the law
Auten Road Intermediate School students and staff observed School Violence Awareness Week last month with a lunch visit from members of the Hillsborough Township Police Department as a way of promoting safe students and safe schools. Members of the Hillsborough Township Police Department came in during lunch periods to sit and talk with students. Pictured above, ARIS students Tegan Groff, Margaret Harding, and Emily Enna have a laugh with Sgt. Richard Evans.
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Haas, Soisson, Harris elected to school board By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Two incumbents and a newcomer will join the Hillsborough Township Board of Education this January, as voters chose to elect Judith Haas, Dr. Lorraine Soisson and Ann Harris to three-year terms on the school board. The three incoming board members won in a race of seven,
with Linda Fu-Fung, Nicole Risher, Kiru Thangavelu and Thomas Zobele also running for one of the three spots to the nine person board. Current board member Jennifer Haley, whose term ends this year, did not seek reelection to the board. According to unofficial results provided by the Somerset County Clerk’s Office, Haas took in the largest number of votes with
4,251, while Harris earned 3,555 and Soisson earned 3,333. Of the remaining candidates, Fu-Fung earned 2,858 votes, Zobele earned 2,455 votes, Risher earned 1,946 votes and Thanavelu earned 1,330 votes. The results are not official until they are formally certified by the county clerk. Tuesday night’s results mean that Haas will begin her fifth con-
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CALENDAR Red Cross blood donation drives
November - With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many regular donors delay giving due to holiday activities and travel. This often decreases
the amount of donated blood available for patients. Drives will be held at the following locations: Basking Ridge on Nov. 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 184 S. Finley Ave.; Skillman on Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Johnson & Johnson South, 199 Grandview Road; Somerset on Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Aon Hewitt, 400 Atrium Drive.
Veterans Day Sat. Nov. 11 - Hillsborough Township will host its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Garden of Honor at municipal complex at 8:30 a.m. Following the ceremony, there will be some light refreshments served inside the municipal building.
UNICO fundraiser and comedy show
served before dinner. Admission is $50 per person. Tickets can be ordered in advance by calling 908-2964345 or by sending an eSat. Nov. 11 - Three New mail to Jersey comedians will team HillsboroughUNICO@gma up for laughs and a good il.com cause Saturday, Nov. 11th at the Somerville Elks Club, Clover Hill 375 Union Ave. (Route 28), Reformed Bridgewater. The Veterans Day dinner Church show is a fundraiser preSun. Nov. 12 - The sented by the Hillsborough Clover Hill Reformed Chapter of UNICO, an ItalChurch Worship and Sunian-American social organiday School will be at 10 zation. A portion of the a.m., on Twenty-Third Sunproceeds will benefit Operaday after Pentecost, Novemtion Shoebox New Jersey, a ber 12. Our sermon, based non-profit organization upon Leviticus 19:9-10 and based in Hillsborough that 2 Corinthians 9:8-13, will packs and ships personal be entitled “Gleaning.” care packages to United The Clover Hill ReStates troops deployed formed Church is located at around the world. 890 Amwell Road, HillsborDoors will open at 6 p.m. ough, in the historic village The show begins after dinof Clover Hill. Since 1834 ner. Hors-d’oeuvres will be we have been providing worship, education, fellowship and mission opportunities for individuals and families in Somerset and Hunterdon Counties. For more information, please call 908-369-8451 or visit our website at www.cloverhillchurch.org.
Simple Charity Ham Dinner
21st century grading practices
Saturday, November 18, 2017
4:00-7:00pm Proceeds of the dinner go back to the community.
Adults $15: Price includes ham, escalloped potatoes, vegetables, cole slaw, applesauce, rolls & butter, apple cake and beverage. Children 10 & Under $6 Bake Sale and Mini Bazaar will also be held! First United Methodist Church, 48 W. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876 For more information call 908-725-1473, or visit fumcsomerville.org
Tues. Nov. 14 - Hillsborough Township Public Schools will host a workshop to discuss grading topics such as purposeful homework, second chance learning, and extra credit practices. This district-wide grading conversation will be held from from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the Auten Road Intermediate School Cafeteria at 281 Auten Road. The evening will begin with an overview of current district grading practices followed by small group discussions, moderated by
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district curriculum supervisors. The workshop is open to parents, teachers, and staff. Please visit www.htps.us to register. Walk-ins on the evening of the workshop are also welcome.
Woman’s Club of Hillsborough meeting Tues. Nov. 14 - The Woman’s Club of Hillsborough is having their next general meeting on Tuesday, November 14 in the rear Multi-Purpose Room at the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker for the evening is Sheila York, mystery writer, who will discuss the censorship of movies during the golden age of Hollywood. Any questions, please contact Carolyn Treffinger at 908526-1989.
Night of Conversation Thurs. Nov. 16 - To support parents’ efforts to prevent children from experimenting with alcohol and drugs, Somerset County YMCA, Hillsborough Township School District, Empower Somerset, the Safe Communities Coalition of Somerset County, Hillsborough Municipal Alliance and Hillsborough Youth Services Commission are partnering to host a Night of Conversation on November 16 at 7 p.m. at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Building. Parents and children (grades 7-12) from Somerset County and Hillsborough are invited to attend the event to engage in conversations about alcohol and drugs, gain information on prevention and intervention resources, and learn more
about the drug and alcohol problem in the county. Somerset County Prosecutor, Michael H. Robertson will participate as a panelist, underscoring the harsh reality of addiction that exists in Somerset County. Space is limited and registration is encouraged please visit www.somersetcountyymca.org or call 908369-0490 to register.
Neshanic Garden Club
Thurs. Nov. 16 - The Neshanic Garden Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the Station House on Olive Street in Neshanic Station. The program this month will be “Design and the new NGC Handbook for Flower Shows” The National Garden Club has issued a new Handbook for Flower Shows with new and updated rules for design submissions. The book will be presented and reviewed by Susan O’Donnell and the flower show judges from District IV. Susan is a former president of the Garden Club of NJ. The presenters will demonstrate how to translate design concepts into arrangements and creation which will reflect how to apply the new rules. Lug your mug to the light luncheon at 12:00 p.m. Prospective members are encouraged to attend. For further information about club meetings, please contact either club co-president, Cathy Heuschkel at 908359-6881 or Kathy Herrington at 908-359-6835. For more information regarding the club, go to www.nes h a n i c g a r d e n c l u b . o rg . See CALENDAR, Page 3A
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Used clothing and toy drive
Sat. Nov. 18 - The Hillsborough Band Parents Association will hold its annual used clothing and toy drive on Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Drop off will take place in front of Hillsborough High School. For questions, e-mail kim.gross@comcast.net.
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Sun. Nov. 19 - Put the gift of life at the top of your shopping list this season. Stop by The Landing, 311 Amwell Rd., Hillsborough between 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. at our DKMS bone marrow registration event to honor Naomi, a local teen battling Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Adults ages 1855 are eligible to register. Naomi was first diagnosed with Leukemia back in 2010. She’s endured more than 4 1/2 years of chemotherapy but, most recently, the cancer returned for the third time. Naomi’s positive attitude, courage, determination and faith have helped her along the way. Please come out and register to be a donor for Naomi or someone else fighting blood cancer. Help us make a match today to save a life tomorrow.
Holiday lantern workshop
Sun. Nov. 26 - The South Branch Reformed Church Women’s Group will sponsor a Holiday Lantern Workshop on Sunday, November 26th from 14 p.m. Tickets will cost $25
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NGC greens workshop Mon. Dec. 4 - The public is invited to participate in Neshanic Garden Club’s 2017 Greens Workshop. There will be five holiday designs to choose from, several which were brought back by popular demand. This year’s workshop will be held on Monday, December 4 at 7 p.m. at the Hillsborough Municipal Building. Sign-up will begin Wednesday, November 1 and the sign-up deadline is Tuesday, November 21. A $35 donation will cover material needed for the designs. Beginning November 1st, e-mail Marion Nation with your first and second design choices, as listed below, by e-mail at mrsnation@comcast.net or call at 908-359-6317. Instructions for the Victorian Style Centerpiece, Boxwood Tree, Pillar Candle Centerpiece, Door Wreath, and Candle Centerpiece will be given by club designers Arline Pagliaro, Carmella Shepley, Georgette Migliore, Jean Stives and Patricia Curran. For further information , please contact Co-Presidents Kathy Herrington at 908-359-6835 or Cathy Heuschkel at 908-359-6881.
2018 Cupid’s Chase Sat. Feb. 10 - Community Options, Inc. invites runners, walkers, and rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs) to help make difference in the lives of people with disabilities by participating in their annual Cupid’s Chase 5K. Finisher medals guaranteed while supplies last. Limited Edition Cupid’s Chase shirts will be first come, first served on race day if you do not register by December 31. Not a fan of the cold weather? Instead of bundling up, cuddle up with your sweetheart and support people with disabilities. Cuddle up for the cause today and become a Virtual Participant. For more information, please email cupidschase@comop.org.
Continuing events Looking for 2018 Town Calendar photos: Individuals interested in submitting photographs for consideration can email their high resolution image to the township clerk at pborek@hillsboroughnj.org. A photo release will need to accompany the pictures and there is no guarantee that the photo will be used. For advertising opportunities, contact Jim O’Dowd at 973-650-2736 or jimodowd@ townplanner.com. Send items to amartins@centraljersey.co m or fax to 609-924-3842. The deadline for submissions each week is 3 p.m. on Friday. For details, call 609-874-2163.
The Hillsborough Township Police Department reported the following incidents from August 28 to September 14, 2017. The charges are no more than an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. —A 24-year-old Heshanic Station man was taken into police custody on Aug. 28 for possession of marijuana after he was stopped in his vehicle on Route 206. He was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor ehicle and failure to maintain his vehicle’s lamps. He was processed and released pending a court appearance. —A 19-year-old Raritan Borough resident was apprehended by police for marijuana possession on Aug. 31 after he was stopped in his vehicle on Johanson Avenue. He was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, failure to stop and failure to maintain his vehicle lamps. He was processed and released pending a court appearance. —A 19-year-old Hillsborough resident was arrested
on Sept. 2 by police for possession of marijuana after he was stopped in his vehicle on Route 206. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and operating an unregistered vehicle with fictitious plates. He was processed and released pending a court appearance. —A 39-year-old man from Newark was arrested by police for driving while intoxicated after he was stopped in his vehicle on Route 206 on Sept. 5. His blood alcohol content was found to be above the legal limit. He was also charged with driving with a suspended license, failure to maintain lane and failure to maintain his vehicle’s lamps or inspect his vehicle. He was processed and released pending a court appearance. —A 36-year-old Hillsborough woman was taken into custody on Sept. 7 for shoplifting at the CVS store on Triangle Road. She exited the store and left with three multi-packs of toilet paper that she did not pay for. The value of the stolen items was $14. She was processed and released pending a court appearance. —A 28-year-old Somerset
man was arrested for possession of marijuana on Sept. 11 after he was stopped in his vehicle on Route 206. He was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and issued several summonses for motor vehicle violations. He was processed and turned over to the Somerset County Sheriffs Department on an outstanding arrest warrant. —A 29-year-old Somerville man was taken into custody on Sept. 13 for driving while intoxicated after his vehicle became disabled on Route 206 after allegedly striking a curb. He was issued additional summonses for having an open container of alcohol in the vehicle and careless driving. He was processed and released pending a court appearance. —A 67-year-old woman from Hillsborough was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Sept. 14 after her vehicle was found driven into a ditch on Valley Road. Her blood alcohol content was found to be above the legal limit. She was also charged with careless driving. She was processed and released pending a court appearance.
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Robberies Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100, the Franklin Township Police Department at 732-8735533, the FBI Franklin Field Office at 908-231-2800, or via the STOPit app by downloading STOPit from Google Play or the Apple Store and enter the access
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Texas shooting a gun control issue
more complicated than what people make it seem and in the end it would do more harm than good. Minimum wage should stay they same, so more jobs
To the editor:
stay available and companies don’t find other alternatives
President Trump asserts that the recent massacre of 26 people in a church in Southerland Springs, Texas, is a mental health problem and not a gun problem. That assertion must be challenged. The instrument involved was a semi-automatic rifle. If the assailant, Devin Patrick Kelley, had used a hatchet or a knife, of necessity he would have had to be within the congregation. Most likely he would have been quickly overwhelmed and disarmed. The use of this highly lethal gun provided the shooter with a safe distance from the congregation and allowed the rapid delivery of many, many lethal bullets in a very short time frame. This makes this a gun problem, as well as a mental health problem. Devin Kelley was separated from the Air Force with a “bad conduct” discharge because of violence against his family. This behavior was sufficient to prevent his legal purchase of guns and bullets, yet he was able to obtain a semi-automatic rifle. Attempts to follow gun transfers from manufacturers to the crime scene have been denied by our various legislatures. Similarly, attempts to label bullet casings have been thwarted by these manufacturers and the NRA. Why is President Trump trying to divert our attention from our country’s gun use policy? He follows the will of the National Rifle Association to maintain the weakest gun laws possible. The final result of averting our attention from reasonable gun laws is 33,000 dead Americans a year and yet another massacre on our conscience. Amadeo F D’Adamo Jr. Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH: Minimum wage should stay flat
to human employees. Bella Kurtas Hillsborough
Athletes should not disrespect sacrifice of veterans To the editor:
The commissioner of the NFL wants respect for teams
and players in his organization which he states provides
great value to our nation. How? The team owners and
coaches want unity among their team members allowing them to protest inequality and oppression. When one man leaves the pack of millionaire zombies to honor his coun-
try, he is ostracized. They complain that such behavior un-
dermines the unity of a 50-man team that plays a game on
Sunday and has no impact on the condition of the country or the world. What professional sporting event has ever advanced the cause of liberty or quality of life in the world? My team has more than 40 members. Our fist engage-
ment was at Concord Bridge on April 19, 1775. They drove the oppressors from this land. Then in 1812 they took on the British invaders and secured this nation. Since that time and
continuing up to now, our military forces have liberated oppressed people around the world. Of our numbers, more than 1.2 million Americans have made the supreme sacrifice to keep our flag flying. Has my
To the editor:
team made an impact on the quality of life in the world? Recently, raising minimum wage has been a largely debated topic. Many people are in favor of this because they believe that it would mean having all minimum wage jobs pay their employees more. However, this is not the case. If the minimum wage were to raise, many companies would not be able to afford as many employees, so people would end up losing jobs and their wage all together. Companies like McDonald’s have started to experiment with electronics to take orders instead of having employees do it. Minimum wage jobs are not meant to support a family, they are for teenagers and other low skilled workers. They are supposed to be a starter job, where a person can gain some work experience, and then move up from there. Of course making more money at a fairly simple job seems like a great idea, but based on the facts this would not happen. Raising minimum wage would also raise the price of products produced, so even if people are paid more they will have to pay more as well. In the long run raising the minimum wage just doesn’t make sense, it is extremely
You bet it has. Ask a Holocaust survivor, ask a Korean, a
Filipino or the many others we have liberated from concentration camps and forced labor.
It is a slap in the face to every American serviceman, whether living or dead, when these arrogant, self-centered, overpaid professional athletes disrespect our flag and our country.
Members of my team do kneel. But, they kneel in rev-
erence before our God, the power that has made and preserved our nation. Big difference. For God and country.
Richard A. Pender
Senior Vice Commander American Legion Post 459
North Brunswick
COLLEGE CONNECTION
Where in the world are students going to college? Nearly 40 percent of U.S. colleges are experiencing a decline in applications from international students. The most dramatic decrease has been in the number of applicants from India, China and the Middle East. In recent years, students from India and China alone made up almost half of the international student body at U.S. colleges and universities, contributing about half a million students. Another 100,000 students, hailing the Middle East, made up about 10 percent of our country’s international student enrollment.
International student recruitment professionals report a great deal of concern from students and families all over the globe due to the new political climate in the U.S. There is a perception that the U.S. is less welcoming to individuals from other countries. There is concern over the rise in student visa denials at U.S. embassies and consulates in China, India and Nepal. There are fears that the restrictions regarding visas could change, affecting students’ ability to travel, re-entry after travel, and employment opportunities.
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At the same time that international students are thinking twice before heading to the U.S., many American students are contemplating the advantages of seeking their college degree abroad. It’s hard to beat the price tag of Europe’s public universities, which are largely free in Germany, Norway, France and Austria. As an added perk, health care is often fully covered and housing aid is available. In some other countries, including Turkey, Thailand, Brazil, and Iceland, college is either free or less than $7,000 a year. Students willing to pay a bit more (between $7,000 and $13,000 a year) sometimes opt to attend one of 42 universities in the Netherlands. There, they find a choice of 300 English language undergraduate degree programs. Prestigious universities in the United Kingdom and Australia may exceed $20,000 a year in tuition. But the fact that diplomas are earned in three years in
the United Kingdom, and for many programs in Australia, still makes these international colleges a bargain by typical U.S. college price tags. Also popular with American students, and just a short flight from many U.S. cities, is Canada. According to the latest statistics, there are more than 8,000 American students enrolled in Canadian universities. The most popular, McGill University in Montreal, offers students the opportunity to enjoy a vibrant bi-lingual city (French/English) while getting a world-class education. And American students don’t have to cross an ocean to head home for the holidays. Susan Alaimo is the founder and director of SAT Smart in Hillsborough that has been offering PSAT, SAT, and ACT preparation courses, as well as private tutoring by Ivy League educated instructors, for more than 20 years. Visit www.SATsmart.com.
Legal Notices NOTICE OF DECISION HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
The Hillsborough Township Planning Board held a public meeting on Thursday, November 02, 2017 at 7:30 pm in the Courtroom of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, at which time the following Resolutions were memorialized:
Distinctive Properties, LLC - File 09-PB-06-SRV (2017 Extension) - Applicant GRANTED three-year extension through June 30, 2019, to extend the preliminary and final major site plan approval granted by Board Resolution, dated, August 05, 2010, on Property known as Block 163, Lot 40, on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located on Amwell Road, in the GA, Gateway A Zoning District, with conditions.
Raymond DRAKE - File 17-PB-03-SV - Applicant GRANTED preliminary and final subdivision approval; and 'c' bulk variance for relief from front yard setback (Proposed Lot B), to subdivide 2.91 acres into two lots: Proposed Lot A to contain 1 acre; Proposed Lot B to contain +/- 1.51 acres (existing dwelling ), on Property known as Block 11, Lot 57 on the Hillsborough Township Tax Maps, located on 59 East Mountain Road, in the R, Residential District, with conditions.
The Resolutions referenced above have been filed in the Planning & Zoning Department at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844, and are available for public inspection during the regular business hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Debora Padgett Administrative Assistant / Planning Board Clerk HB, 1x, 11/10/17 Fee: $27.90
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Elections for Chapter A officers will be held at our December 7 meeting. The Raritan Valley Chorus will entertain us with wonderful holiday music. Some of our own members are in the chorus. On January 4, we will start an exciting new year with Chinese Folk Dancers performing. On February 1, there will be a fashion show. Trips & Programs We are featuring our wonderful trip to the Golden Isles of Georgia from April 15-21. Guided tour of beautiful and historic sites in Georgia and South Carolina: Jekyll Island tram tour and mansions, Beaufort, St. Simons Island and lighthouse, Savannah with a harbor cruise, theatre show, mansion and museums. Seven days, nine meals. Cost $1,259 double includes gratuities. Depart from the Hillsborough Municipal Building. at 7:30 a.m. Tues. Nov. 14 - Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. in the Senior Activity Room. Attendees will share a report of their latest reading. Fri., Nov. 17 - Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Holiday Show. Lunch, desserts and the special holiday show. Cost $67. Depart 10:30 a.m. Lowes parking lot. Fri., Nov. 17 - Pizza and a movie: “No Time For Sergeants.” A pizza lunch will be held at noon in senior activity room, with movie slated to start at 1 p.m. Cost $5 for lunch; movie is free. Thurs., Nov. 30 - Peddlers Village Cock ‘N Bull Lunch and showing of “A Dickens of a Murder.” The trip includes shopping and a chance to view holiday light displays. Cost $67. Depart 11 a.m. from Lowes parking lot. Sign-ups start on October 5. Wed. Mar. 7 - Philadelphia Flower Show - “Wonders of the Waters.” Lunch at Spasso Italian Grill, admission to show. Cost $90. Depart 10:30 a.m.; return approximately 9:30 p.m. Sat. Mar. 17 - Hunterdon Hills “Irish Show,” a musical. Show, lunch, desserts. Cost $65. Depart Lowes at 10:30 a.m. Wed., May 16 - Broadway matinee of “A Bronx Tale” with lunch at Casa di Napoli is filled. We are taking waitlist only. Final payment is due by April 5. Maritime Canada Coastal Wonders - with all its rugged and pristine beauty. Aug. 22 to Sept. 1, 2018. See Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, Cabot Trail, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables, Hopewell Rocks, Bay of Fundy and Lunenburg. This Collette trip includes hometown pickup, airfare Newark to/from Halifax, 10 nights in top hotels, 16 meals. Cost - $3,749, double. For information on any of our upcoming trips, call Diana Reinhardt at 908-369-4362. Â News & Notes All Hillsborough seniors age 60 and older are invited to
join Chapter A. Younger spouses of seniors are also eligible for membership. Dues are $5 a year and new members may join at any meeting. Call Dorrie Guarniero at 908-3348091 with questions. General meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month unless otherwise announced. Executive Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted. On meeting days, doors open at 11:30 a.m., allowing time to review upcoming events and make reservations. Refreshments are available when doors open and after the meeting. Help our Food Bank by bringing an item to each meeting. The suggestion box is available at each meeting. Visit us at www.HillsboroughSeniorsChapterA.webs.com. — Gene Reinhardt Publicity Chairperson
CHAPTER B The next monthly meeting will be held Dec. 14, the holiday luncheon. You must buy a ticket at the November meeting. Details to be announced. At regular meetings, doors will open at 10:30 a.m. for members to buy tickets for future trips and other events. You can bring a bag lunch if you want with coffee and tea provided. Business meetings start at noon. Tickets for all special events will only be sold at monthly meetings before the event. They include the following: spring luncheon, June celebration, June anniversary (every five years), fall luncheon and holiday party. The next bingo will be held on November 16. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. Entry into the game will be $3 for one double card and $5 for two. A lunch with two hot dogs, chips, drink and a desert will be included in the price. If you have a new email address or want to be added to Club B’s email list, see Ralph Fariello at the next meeting. Activities and Trips December 6: Cabaret by the Sea at Crystal Point Yacht Club in Point Pleasant. Trip is $77 and includes a three course luncheon, as well as admission to the “Christmas Cheer” show by Vincent Talarico. December 29: Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. Year End Celebration. Tickets are $88. Family style lunch, music, dancing, two drink vouchers and more. Tickets sold at October meeting If you want to bring a friend on any overnight trip, they do not have to be a club member. If any trips are sold out, you may call to add your name to a waiting list. On all trips, you should bring photo ID and health insurance card(s). Community Events Keep in mind the township’s Mr. Fix-It program, run by the Social Services Department. Minor home repairs can be arranged on Wednesdays between 8 and 11 a.m. for
Hillsborough seniors 60 and older. Call 908-369-3880 for details. Free exercise classes for all ability levels are available to all Hillsborough seniors in the municipal building Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for 45 minutes — right where we hold our meetings. Certified instructors lead classes. Free transportation is available. Call 908-369-3880 for details. — Chickie Haines Call 908-874-3231
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In the Senior Activity Room, shuffleboard, pool table, darts and ping pong are available for all Hillsborough seniors to use in the first and largest area. Cards and games are played in the middle area. Computers are in the third area for your use and enjoyment. Monday: Knitting, crocheting and needlepoint from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bridge, pinochle and other card games Wednesday: Mah jongg from noon to 4 p.m. Canasta from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday: Bridge from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday: Mah jongg from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER Adults age 60 and older are invited to visit the countyoperated Hillsborough Senior Center at 339 South Branch Road. The center is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. All programs begin at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Its phone is 908-369-8700. Fit & Flex with Rose every Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. This free weekly exercise program changes frequently and is suitable for all. Included are stretches, strength training, laugh yoga, breathing exercises and more. From 12:30-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, the Healthy Bones Exercise Class, a peer-led, 24-week exercise and education program, will be held for individuals at risk or who have osteoporosis. Exercises focus on balance, strength, flexibility and posture. Advanced registration is required, as well as a doctor’s note, prior to the first class and then once every year. For a new participant, the price is $45, which will include ankle weights, a participant manual and the class fee. If ankle weights are not needed, the price is $15. A free 10-week Tai Chi session with Janet O. will start on Jan. 11 and run weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Aptly called “moving meditation,” Tai Chi consists of slow, repetitive movements that improve balance, flexibility, control and stability while promoting relaxation. Call 908-369-8700 for more information. Enjoy lunch for a suggested donation of $1.50 or more. (Price for guests under 60 is $5.35). Call 908-369-8700 before 10:30 a.m. the day before to make a lunch reservation.
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AT THE LIBRARY The Hillsborough Library’s schedule is as follows: Monday through Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. The library is looking for reliable teen volunteers to help out at various programs. Community service hours will be awarded to all volunteers at the end of the school year for their attendance and space is limited. Through the end of November, view the collections of Olivia Holmes and Judith Snedeker. The SCLSNJ Hillsborough Library branch will close at 5 p.m. on November 22. The library will be closed November 23 and December 2-4. Visit SCLSNJ.org or call 908-369-2200 for information or to register. Program dates and times are subject to change. All programs are free and registration is required unless otherwise indicated. Adult programs (registration required): • US Citizenship Course - Free 16-hour course is taught in two-hour sessions over eight weeks. Sat. November 11, 18, 25 from 10 a.m.-noon • English Conversation Group - Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Basic English skills required. Hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County. Mon. November 13, 20, 27 at 7-8:30 p.m.; Wed. November 15, 22, 29 at 10-11:30 a.m. • Evening Movie - Fri. November 10, 79 p.m. • Make a Seasonal Wreath - Create a beautiful wreath for the holiday season to enjoy in your home. All materials provided. No experience necessary. Sat. November 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • DiversiTEA & Culture Chat: Creating A World Full of Harmony, Love, and Diversity - Learn about other cultures while you sample freshly brewed teas from around the world. Mon. November 13, 78:30 p.m. • Friends of Hillsborough Library Book Discussion - “Finding Jake” by Bryan Reardon. Tues. November 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. • Historical Fiction Book Discussion “Distant Hours” by Kate Morton. Wed. November 15, 3-4:30 p.m. • Friday Afternoon Movie - “No Time For Sergeants,” originally released in 1958. Fri. November 17, 1-3 p.m. Youth programs (registration required): • STEM Stories: Animal Homes - Fri.
November 10, 10-10:45 a.m. (ages 3-6); Fri. November 10, 4-4:45 p.m. (grades K-2) Learn about animal habitats through nonfiction books and a hands-on activity. • Reading Buddy - Your child will increase their love of reading while reading aloud with a reading buddy volunteer. Grades K-4. Sat. November 11, 2-4 p.m. • Monday Morning Playtime - A social time with toys available for play. This program will have different topics for discussion along with recommended resources. For parents/caregivers with children birth36 months. Mon. November 13; 10-10:45 a.m. • Storytime: Toddler Time - Introduce the pleasure of books to your child through stories, songs, and a simple activity. Ages 18-36 months. Tues. November 14, 21, 28; 9:30-10:15 a.m. • Storytime: Rhyme Time - Build brain power with 20 minutes of nursery rhyme fun. Birth-24 months. Tues. November 14, 21, 28; 10:30-10:50 a.m. • LEGO Club - We supply the LEGO bricks and you supply the creativity. Grades 3-5. Tues. November 14, 4-4:45 p.m. • Admission 201: Highly Selective Colleges - How do students who get accepted to the nation’s most selective colleges set themselves apart from the rest of the applicant pool? We’ll show you at this seminar. Parents/caregivers and grades 8-11. Tues. November 14, 7-8:30 p.m. • Neshanic Garden Club: Autumn Harvest Basket Arrangement - Create something fun with the members of the Neshanic Garden Club. Grades 1-4. Wed. November 15, 4-4:45 p.m. • Storytime - Drop into the Hillsborough branch for 20 minutes of stories with Ms. Jenn. All ages. Thurs. November 16, 1-1:20 p.m. • Mehndi: The Art of Henna - In this hands-on workshop you will learn to draw traditional Indian motifs and application techniques, and then use real henna paste to make your own designs. Grades 5-12. Thurs. November 16, 7-8 p.m. • Special Storytime: World Peace Day Enjoy fun-filled stories about small acts of kindness. Ages 3-6. Fri. November 17, 1010:30 a.m. • Craft in the Children’s Room: Thanksgiving - Create a Thanksgiving craft in the children’s room while supplies last. All ages. Fri. November 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Former MythBuster Adam Savage has teamed up with YouTube star Michael Stevens to create 'Brain Candy Live!' By Anthony Stoeckert
dam Savage isn't finished blowing stuff up in the name of science. For 14 years on the Discovery Network's hit show "MythBusters," Savage and Jamie Hyneman led a team of special effects experts, designers, builders and stunt drivers as they created scenarios to test urban legends, tall tales and scenes from movies to see if they could happen in real life. They weren't scientists, but scientific principles were a big part of the show, and Savage says the job led to a knowledge and appreciation for science. “I came around to realize I deeply, deeply love the story of science and how it helps us as a species and as a planet to better ourselves,” Savage says. “And telling those stories turned out to be the most important thing in those 14 years we made ‘MythBusters.’” “MythBusters” ended its run in 2016. Savage and Hyneman also had a live show they toured, which wrapped up in 2015. Savage wanted to continue performing live and was connected with Michael Stevens — creator of the science- and math-themed YouTube channel VSauce — through the agency they share. “I’m a huge fan of Michael's,” Savage says. “It turned out that Michael and I were uniquely suited to be collaborators and we had the most fun writing this show together.” The show they created is “Brain Candy Live!” in which they use props, tools and demonstrations designed to entertain audiences while also educating them about science. Savage and Stevens are bringing the show to the State Theatre in New Brunswick, Nov. 15. “‘Brain Candy’ is our two-hour celebration of the pleasure of learning new things,” Savage says. “If your high school science teacher had a Vegas-style budget, that's the kind of show we decided to write.” Savage says the show starts with a magic trick, which leads to him and Stevens talking about smoke and mirrors. “By the time we're done talking about smoke in various ways over 20 minutes, you will understand how air molecules move on an almost atomic level,” Savage says. “That's how deep down the rabbit hole we keep going.” He adds that just as “MythBusters” used explosions to trick people into learning, “Brandy Candy” ends with an explosion he calls “pretty spectacular.” “It is deeply part of Michael Stevens' and my overall goal to educate people about science and critical thinking,” he says. “For me, what we're really doing is helping people understand that science is not a series of facts to memorize, it is a set of stories we come up with in order to explain the phenomena that we see. If you understand the story, you understand the science and that's the most important thing, to help people realize what a rich, varied, creative intense, enjoyable field the sciences are.” Savage and Stevens also collaborated with Michael Weber, a magician who has worked with David Blaine among others, to create the show. They spent about eight months sharing ideas and establishing a framework for "Brain Candy" before beginning rehearsals.
'MythBusters' star Adam Savage is bringing his new show to the State Theatre.
“I wanted to structure this science/variety kind of like a magic show, but instead of at the end of each vignette, a mystery, in this case at the end of each vignette is a little bit of knowledge, a little bit of a deeper understanding,” Savage says. Savage did some acting as a child (he played Mr. Whipple’s stock boy on an old Charmin commercial) but didn’t have serious thoughts of being on TV or on stage when he got the call from Hyneman about putting together an audition reel for “MythBusters.” Savage was working in special effects, creating models for Industrial Light and Magic, the special effects arm of George Lucas’ LucasFilm. “I had also started to do public speaking on behalf of LucasFilm,” he says. “I told them that I was a good public speaker and they had started to send me around to different film festivals to give talks about LucasFilm and the special effects process, it was really fun. So that type of public outreach and public communication was something that I was exploring at the very moment 'MythBusters' showed up. It was fascinating timing.” “MythBusters” started off testing well-known urban legends, such as whether or not a penny thrown of the Empire State Building will kill someone or if a duck’s quack echoes. Many of the myths they tested came from movies, such as if shooting a scuba tank could cause the explosion at the end of “Jaws” or whether a person would suffocate if completely covered in paint, as explained in “Goldfinger.” Savage says he still gets ideas that would make for good segments for the show. “I can’t stop collecting myths,” he says. “I read the news and I see something that happened and I have a running list for the last two years of stories I still would have loved to do on the show.” And while there are no plans for the “MythBusters” team to reunite, Savage says he never says never.
“I loved making that show,” he says. “I love and still work with that crew as much as I possibly can, they're my family.” In this age where prominent people in the media and in politics attempt to discredit science, through denying climate change for example, Savage says promoting science is an important part of his work. “I can't not worry about what definitely feels like an attack on science, it is something that pains me greatly,” Savage says. “And then I remind myself that one of the things I think is my mission is to help people understand. It's not to battle the anti-science [crowd], yes, there's a battle but on an individual level, to me, it's just about talking, it's about a conversation. I'm pretty sure that a fair number of my Twitter followers don't agree with me politically, but even if that's the case, I try and deal respectfully with those issues. I'm very vocal but I'm also very polite. Adam Savage and Michael Stevens will perform “Brain Candy Live!” at the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$75; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.
Also Inside: 'Princeton and Slavery' plays at McCarter • Reviewing 'Hairspray' at Music Mountain Theatre
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STAGE REVIEW By Anthony Stoeckert
‘Hairspray’ at Music Mountain Theatre A new venue in Lambertville stages a ‘60s-set musical filled with song, dance and laughter
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usic Mountain Theatre in Lambertville is a new venue that opened in October with “Phantom,” a musical not by Andrew Lloyd Webber, but by Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit. The theater’s inaugural season continues with “Hairspray,” and it’s a fun night of theater, filled with laughs and a whole lot of impressive singing. The theater is new but many of the cast members will be familiar to people who have seen shows at the Open Air Theatre in Washington Crossing Park over the past eight summers. Ginny Brennan produces, Jordan Brennan and Louis Palena direct, and the cast includes Colby Langweiler, Jill Palena, Lauren Brader, and Anna Hentz, all of whom were regulars at the company’s old outdoor home. They, and everyone else in the cast, bring energy and talent to this show, set in 1960s Baltimore. “Hairspray” began its life as a 1988 movie by John Waters. It was a departure for Waters, more mainstream than his previous films, and rated PG. The stage musical, with songs by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan opened on Broadway in 2002. It won the Tony for Best Musical and ran until 2009. The film version of the stage musical was released in 2007. “Hairspray” tells the story of Tracy Turnblad (played by Lucinda Fisher), a Baltimore teen who is obsessed with “The Corny Collins Show” an American Bandstand-like broadcast in which local teens dance to the music of the day. All the dancers are white and the show’s producer Velma Von Tussle (Hentz) is determined to keep it that way, she wants more Connie Francis music, not R&B. “Steer them in the white direction,” she orders. Velma also wants the show to spotlight her daughter Amber (Jill Palena), who’s dating Link Larkin (Matthew Robertson), the show’s heartthrob dancer. A dancer spot becomes open when Brenda (Jamie Geddes) has to leave the
Music Mountain Theatre is staging “Hairspray” through Nov. 19. show for a period of time, nine months to be exact. Tracy has the moves and wants to audition but she’s discouraged by her mother Edna (a part played in drag, here by Michael Moeller). Edna doesn’t want Tracy to do it, they’re both plus-sized, and Edna wants to protect her daughter from certain rejection. But Tracy’s father Wilbur (David Whiteman), owner of the Hardy Har Hut joke shop, thinks his wife and daughter are both beautiful, and encourages Tracy to go out for the show. Tracy’s audition earns her a spot on the show. Back at school, she gets sent to detention because her hair is so big it blocks the chalkboard. She meets some of the school’s black students, who get to dance on Corny’s show once a month, but Tracy wants everyone to dance together. Brennan and Palena’s direction is very good, they’ve set the perfect tone and keep the story moving, not so easy with so many characters. They’ve also created some terrific choreography that this company handles wonderfully. Rarely have I seen so
many people dancing so fast while staying in sync. Fisher is terrific as Tracy, starting everything off with a rousing “Good Morning Baltimore.” She also shows her serious vocal talents during “I Can Hear Bells” and other numbers. Moeller and Whiteman make a charming couple as Tracy’s parents. Edna isn’t a villain trying to keep her daughter down, she’s over-protective, a shut-in who’s been ridiculed for her looks trying to protect her daughter. “They don’t put people like us on television,” she says. But she breaks out of her shell in glorious style during “Welcome to the ‘60s,” during which Moeller brings down the house. Edna also has a lot of zingers, which Moller delivers with punch, but this is a character with real depth, and the relationship between Edna and Wilbur is touching, and their duet “You’re Timeless to Me” is a delight. Hentz and Jill Palena play the motherdaughter villains, Velma and Amber, and both give wonderful performances. Palena
plays Amber, the girl trying to keep Tracy off the show while also holding onto her boyfriend, Link Larkin (Matthew Robertson) who’s smitten with Tracy. Palena can sing and also has a knack for comedy, her best line is when Amber tells Link, “Whatever happened to the bland, spineless boy I fell in love with?” Louis Palena brings charm and confidence to Corny Collins, the show’s host. Typically, a host like this would be played as dim and superficial, but Corny is on Tracy’s side. “It’s time we put kids on the show who look like the kids who watch the show,” Corny says, using his star power for good. Other standouts include Taylor PickettStokes as Motormouth Maybelle, who sings a powerful version of “I Know Where I’ve Been.” James LeGette plays Seaweed J. Stubbs, Motormouth’s son, and brings a great voice to the show. His character gets involved with Penny Pingleton (played by Colby Langweiler), and the two actors have some nice chemistry together. Also deserving praise is young Suryi Williams, who plays Little Inez and shines whenever she’s on stage. Other highlights include wigs designed by Louis Palena and the costumes by Jordan Brennan — lots of poofy dresses, bow ties and saddle shoes. And then there’s the theater itself. The new venue is welcome setting to see a show, comfortable seats with good sight lines and terrific lighting and sound. The cast sings to a recording, and while I always prefer live accompaniment, the balance between the recording and vocals was perfect. The new venue also has a nicesized lobby, with easy access to the box office, concessions, and rest rooms.
“Hairspray” continues at the Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179, Lambertville, through Nov. 19. Tickets cost $22, $20 seniors/students/military; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337.
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ON STAGE By Anthony Stoeckert
History Meets Theater
McCarter Theatre will present readings of short plays as part of the Princeton and Slavery Project
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n 2013, Martha Sandweiss, history professor at Princeton University, taught a class about Princeton’s history with slavery, which she thought would be one-time thing. “I had recently moved to Princeton, I was curious, I was ignorant [as to] what might the story be about Princeton and its engagement with the historical institution of slavery,” Sandweiss says. “Lots of other schools had done these studies but when I got to Princeton I discovered no one was really looking into that here.” Sandweiss and her undergrad students studied materials at Princeton’s archives with archivist Daniel Linke. During that research she saw the beginnings of a bigger story. With help from the university’s humanities council, the endeavor grew from a one-time class to a comprehensive resource known as The Princeton and Slavery Project. Sandweiss says the core of the project is a website containing the equivalent of 800 pages of historical stories written by Princeton students, undergrad and graduate, and professional colleagues. It also contains videos, maps and other information. Also available on the site are about 350 primary source documents. “I think it will be a really rich resource for teachers and students moving forward, and we hope the website will continue to grow as other people contribute documents and stories of their own,” Sandweiss says. The website launched Nov. 6, and coinciding with the project is a series of events with the project’s community partners, including performances of short plays about Princeton’s history with slavery at McCarter Theatre, Nov. 19. Sandweiss says that early on in the project, she realized community partners would add an impact and create a broader conversation because other outlets can explore Princeton‘s history with slavery in ways historians cannot. “History lies at the core of this project, but historians have rules,” Sandweiss says. “We cannot speculate about things, we cannot assert things for which we do not have evidence. We live and die by our footnotes. Creative artists engage the past in a different way, they can engage their artistic imaginations, they can imagine what people said or imagine what people were thinking.” She says Emily Mann, McCarter’s artistic director, immediately supported the theater’s involvement with the project, and decided to commission playwrights to write short plays based on the historical documents. Mann herself wrote a play, “Under the Liberty Trees,” which was inspired by a 1766 sale notice for slaves sold by Samuel Finley, then-president of the university (then known as The College of New Jersey. Dipika Guha’s “Elizabeth” is about the American Col-
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Professor Martha Sandweiss addresses playwrights and scholars about the Princeton and Slavery Project.
onization Society, a group that supported slaves who wanted to return to Africa, and helped found the nation of Liberia in the early part of the 19th century. The short play examines the society’s efforts from several points of view such as slave traders, both American and African, a wealthy Philadelphia African American businessman who debates lending a ship to the society, and a young Princeton minister dealing with a spiritual crisis. “The play is completely true,” Guha says. “The only voice that I made up was the African slave trader’s voice, I couldn’t find primary source material but I did read about that and people like that. Everyone else’s point of view has been collected from primary source material — from letters, from the Colonization Society and from their annual minutes.” Guha is a New York-based playwright who got involved with the project after she participated in a residency at the theater. She says writing a short play on such a big topic was a challenge. “The process is exactly the same as writing a longer play, only you’re trying to distill your ambitions down to 10 minutes,” she says. “It has been challenging and this play has gone through [a lot of] drafts. The process of reading and finding your way into a point of view and then finding a structure that will support that point of view was identical, for me, whether the play is full length or 10 minutes.” She also says she’s considering writing a full-length play on the subject. “There’s an interesting way to tell it, to share it with people, that challenge is exciting,” she says. “I fell in love with the characters and I would love to find a way to expand it.” Other playwrights whose plays will be read during the weekend include Nathan Alan Davis; Jackie Sibblies Drury; Branden Jacobs-Jenkins; Kwame Kwei-Armah; and
Regina Taylor. Anna Morton, literary manager for the project, says the playwrights spent about a year working on their plays. “They were given an overview of the research and what their findings were so far,” Morton says. “And they were shown and introduced to certain documents from all of the archives the scholars had found that might help to be jumping-off points to help inspire them about what they wanted to write.” The playwrights also toured the university and the Princeton area to see the locations related to their research. Guha’s “Elizabeth” is one of two plays written about the Colonization Society. Another story being told in two plays is that of James Johnson, an escaped slave who arrived at Princeton and worked at the campus. He was recognized by a student who lived near the plantation Johnson worked at and turned in Johnson, who was sent back to the plantation in Maryland. “I think it’s going to be a special event for the community to have this research made available and see these plays and learn all these things that we don’t know even though we’ve lived here for so long,” Morton says. Other events tied to the website’s opening is keynote address by Toni Morrison. There also will be a screening of a documentary featuring interviews with Princeton graduates who are descendants of slaves and slaveholder. Both Morrison’s talk and the documentary screening are sold out. The Princeton University Art Museum is installing a sculpture in front of Maclean House by artist Titus Kaphar. The museum’s galleries will showcase works by Kahar. The Princeton Library is hosting an exhibit drawing from historical documents to show how deeply slavery was ingrained in Princeton well into the 19th century. The library also will host a screening of the acclaimed film, “I Am Not Your Negro: James Baldwin and Race in America” featuring a discussion with Ruha Benjamin, assistant professor of African-American studies at Princeton University. On Nov. 20, the library will host a post-show conversation on the Princeton and Slavery Plays with Not in Our Town Princeton. On Nov. 28, the library will screen four films by undergraduate student filmmakers that explore resonance of family stories about slavery, based on research from the project. The screenings will be followed by a discussion with the student filmmakers.
Public performances of the Princeton and Slavery plays will take place at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Nov. 19, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Tickets are free and must be reserved at www.mccarter.org.
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IN CONCERT By Mike Morsch
Rickey Medlocke is Ready to Turn it Up
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The Lynyrd Skynyrd member is bringing his other band, Blackfoot, to New Hope
n the 20th anniversary of Rickey Medlocke rejoining Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2016, the band decided to mark the occasion in a somewhat low-key way. After a gig one night, Medlocke returned to the band’s bus and found a Snickers bar and $1.50 taped to his seat. That took Medlocke back two decades, to the premiere of “Freebird . . . The Movie,” a part documentary, part concert footage film about the iconic southern rock band released in 1996. Medlocke had appeared with other Skynyrd members in a jam session the night before the film’s premiere and the mini reunion had stirred memories from the early 1970s, when Skynyrd first formed and Medlocke was a part of it. Skynyrd co-founder and guitarist Gary Rossington had been toying with the idea in the mid-1990s of inviting Medlocke back into the band. Medlocke’s appearance at the jam session and film premiere had provided an opening. “Gary didn’t have Allen [Collins, who had died in 1990] anymore and he didn’t have a solid rock guitar player. I was about the closest thing to Allen that he figured he could get,” Medlocke says. The call came and Medlocke got the message via his
Rickey Medlocke and Blackfoot will play Havana in New Hope, Nov. 12. telephone answering machine, which in the 1990s used cassettes to record the messages. “I still have the tape. I was at my studio in Fort Myers, Florida, working on new material and I called home to see if there were any messages,” Medlocke says. “And there was one from Gary. He said, ‘I want you to learn “I Ain’t the One,” “Saturday Night Special,” “That Smell” and “Freebird” and when you’re ready, I’m gonna come down and audition you. And if you pass the audition, I’ll give you $1.50 and a Snickers bar and put you back in the band.’” Medlocke passed the audition, but didn’t collect on the $1.50 and Snickers bar until 20 years later. In the early 1970s, Medlocke was in a band called Hammer — which he would eventually reform in 1972 as Blackfoot — then based in Princeton, but was frustrated with the band’s progress and uninterested in continuing with it. So he called Skynyrd co-founder and guitarist Allen Collins looking for a job. “I got a-hold of Allen and asked him if they needed a guy to set up the equipment or drive the truck or whatever,” says Medlocke. “He said, ‘You need to call Ronnie.’” As in Ronnie Van Zandt, co-founder and lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Medlocke did just that, and asked Van Zandt if Skynyrd needed anybody to help with the band. “So, are you still playing drums?” Medlocke recalled Van Zandt asking him. “He said, ‘We’re losing [drummer] Bob Burns and we’re booked to start recording our first record at Muscle Shoals. Would be be interested in becoming the drummer of the band?’” Medlocke certainly was interested. Van Zandt sent him a plane ticket and within a few weeks, Medlocke was in re-
hearsals for what would become “Lynyrd Skynyrd’s First and . . . Last” record. Although the recording sessions for that album were originally recorded in 1971 and 1972 at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama, and planned as the band’s debut album, the songs were shelved and not released until 1978 as a posthumous compilation album after the band’s tragic airplane crash in 1977 that killed Van Zandt; guitarist/vocalist Steve Gaines; his sister, backup singer Cassie Gaines; assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick; pilot Walter McCreary; co-pilot William Gray; and seriously injured the other band members. Medlocke had left Skynyrd to form Blackfoot in 1972, and songs that he had written, co-written and performed on in those early recording sessions, appeared on “Lynyrd Skynyrd‘s First and . . . Last” album. A year later, in 1979, Blackfoot’s third studio album “Strikes” charted at No. 42 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The original Blackfoot eventually disbanded, but Medlocke — who still plays with Skynyrd — reformed the band in 2012. Today’s version of Blackfoot, featuring Medlocke as special guest guitarist, will appear for one show, Nov. 12 at Havana in New Hope, Pennsylvania. “I think that in a way, that’s the way for a classic band to keep the name and the heritage very current,” Medlocke says about today’s Blackfoot, which performs the band’s classic tunes while also mixing in new music. “I gotta tell you, the original band was a really incredible live band,” Medlocke says. “We had great songs. We had a really good run at it man, from about 1978 to 1985. We toured the world, we sold a lot of records. I just felt like, you know what, instead of letting all that great music just die and be put way where nobody could ever hear it again, I thought it was a really good idea to have young guys who appreciated the music to take it, make it their own and go out and play it for people.” Today’s Blackfoot features lead vocalist Jeff Shields, guitarist Seth Lester, drummer Matt Anastasi, guitarist Tim Rossi and bassist Derek DeSantis. “You know what man, these guys have been going out and kicking butt. There is another even newer generation that is showing up listening to the band and appreciating it,” said Medlocke, who owns the naming rights to Blackfoot. “As long as the guys go out there with integrity and respect for the music . . . what I want them to do is play the classics until one day what they can do is create their own classics. And that’s what they’re doing.”
Blackfoot will perform at Havana, 105 S. Main St., New Hope Pennsylvania, Nov. 12, 8:30 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.havananewhope.com or call 215862-5501.
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“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. “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, through Nov. 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,” through Nov. 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. The musical includes a book by Regina DeCicco and L.F. Turner, music by Gary Adler (“Altar Boyz”) and lyrics by Phoebe Kreutz, Nov. 11-Dec. 2;$40-$75; 215-862-2121; buckscountyplayhouse.org.
MUSIC
CLASSICAL MUSIC 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 Audito-
Flamenco at McCarter The Paco de Lucía Project will perform at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Paco de Lucía, a legendary flamenco guitarist died in 2014. His legacy is being continued by Javier Limón, a Grammy nominee and collaborator, who has reassembled the original band that toured with de Lucía for the last decade of his career. Tickets cost $46$60; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. rium 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. Westminster Conservatory noontime recital, Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton. The Westminster Conservatory at Nassau series presents flutist Barbara Highton Williams and pianist Ikumi Hiraiwa performing a program titled “Colors of Minor,” featuring works by Bach, Ferruccio Busoni and Melanie Bonis, Nov. 16, 12:15 p.m. Free. Westminster Williamson Voices, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton. Concert titled “Journey into Spiritual Space” including works by Ola Gjeilo, Arvo Part, James Whitbourn, Urmas Sisask, William Duckworth, and others, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20, $15 seniors/students; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663.
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. The Bunkhouse Boys, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Close-to-the-roots, unvarnished Cajun/Creole-style music, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. Brit Floyd, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Concert by Pink Floyd tribute band, Nov. 10, 8 p.m. $35-$75; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. The Fab Faux, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Beatles tribute featuring Will Lee of David Letterman’s band and Jimmy Vivino of Conan O’Brien’s band. The concert will cover the Beatles’ recordings originally reSee THINGS TO DO, Page 6
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leased on the Apple label from 1968 to 1970, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. $45-$125; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. Frank Viele Band, The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Concert by singer-songwriter who plays an acoustic funk style with tastes of rock, soul and pop, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., $12; www.the-recordcollector.com; 609-324-0880. Kepi Ghoulie and Vic Ruggiero, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Nov. 12, 5 p.m. Tickets cost $12; www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. Regina Soektor, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Singer-songwriter known for the “Orange Is The New Black“ theme “You’ve Got Time” and other hits such as “Fidelity” and “Bleeding Heart,” Nov. 13, 8 p.m. $35-$75; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. Dan Bern, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Singer-songwriter whose music is inspired by Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, the Beatles, and Bob Dylan, Nov. 16, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. Angy Estrada and the Latin Pulse, Tavern on the Lake, 101 N. Main St., Hightstown. Concert marking the release of the jazz artist’s new album, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. $25; rejsjazz.com.
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
Back to the Roots The Princeton Folk Music Society will present a concert by Martin Grosswendt and Susanne Salem-Schatz at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Nov. 17, 8:15 p.m. The show will feature American roots, blues, old-time, and honky tonk music. Tickets cost $20, $10 students under 22, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944. 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 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. 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. 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. 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, through Nov. 26. Reception, Nov. 4, 6-8 p.m. morpethcontemporary.com; 609-333-9393. The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, 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 schoolboystyle 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. Mercer County Community College James Kerney Campus Gallery, Trenton Hall, 137 N. Broad St., Trenton. “Shot,” an exhibit of photos of survivor of gun violence by Kathy Shorr, through Dec. 6. Reception and discussion, Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m. Hours: Mon. and Wed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.mccc.edu/jkcgallery. Bernstein Gallery, Robertson Hall at Princeton University. “Shadows and Ashes: The Peril of Nuclear Weapons,” a multi-faceted exhibit, through Dec. 7. A discussion panel and reception will be held Nov. 13, 4:30 p.m. 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.” It is the first time the exhibition will be shown in the United States, through Jan. 5. soa.princeton.edu/arewehuman. “A Quiet Defiance: The Women’s War in Mali,” Anne Reid ‘72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton. Exhibit by Katie Orlinsky of photographs she took in Mali in 2013. Orlinsky is a photographer and cinematographer based in New York City, and has spent more than a decade as a photojournalist covering news and feature stories around the world, Nov. 20 through Dec. 14. Artist’s reception, Nov. 28, 12:30-1 p.m. www.pds.org; 609924-6700, ext. 1772.
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Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. “Jane.” Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage that has been tucked away in the National Geographic archives for over 50 years, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, a woman whose chimpanzee research challenged the male-dominated scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world, Nov. 11-21; www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964.
COMEDY
Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Christopher Titus, Nov. 10-11, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $28; Nate Bargatze, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 17-18, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $23; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Ryan Maher, Nov. 10-11; Open Mic Night, Nov. 16; Geno Bisconte with Bronson Jones, Nov. 17-18; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. 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. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Nov. 15, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Friday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-9121272.
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PACKET PICKS Nov. 10 Sing ‘Hamilton’ at Princeton library The Princeton Public Library will present a “Hamiltunes” program, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Fans of the Broadway smash “Hamilton: An American Musical” are invited to sing along to music from the show. Participants are encouraged to wear period costume. Note: Lyrics contain profanity. The event is open to all ages, but children 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
Nov. 11 Bookmaking workshop at Morven Morven Museum & Garden will host a contemporary bookmaking workshop with Dave DiMarchi, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In this workshop, explore binding in fun and contemporary ways, creating multiple book structures for highly personalized soft and hardcover artists’ books. Every artist/writer/poet will leave with a minimum of six handmade books, and all the knowledge needed to explore binding in his or her own work. Beginners are welcome. Bring several favorite decorative papers and one yard of lightweight fabric. The program costs $55. To register, go to www.morven.org or call 609-924-8144.
Woman in military talk at Trent House The Trent House in Trenton will present “Women in Military Service,” an examination of the career of Admiral Michelle Howard, beginning at 1 p.m. This lecture by Melissa Ziobro, professor at Monmouth University, will explore Michelle Howard’s career and predecessors. The Trent House is located at 15 Market St. Admission costs $10;williamtrenthouse.org; 609-989-3027.
Nov. 13 Veterans Day Parade The Spirit of Princeton Committee invites the community to honor the nation’s veterans, as well as those young men and women still actively serving in the military, by attending at the Princeton Veterans Day ceremony, at the All Wars Monument at Mercer and Nassau streets in Princeton. The event will feature keynote speaker Kevin J. Meara, a founding member of the non-profit City of Angels NJ Inc., a community-based, peer-to-peer, grass-roots recovery center. The Marine Corps League, Detachment 207 from Trenton and the Princeton Police Department Color Guard will preside over the program and provide a color guard and rifle salute. Roger Williams, board secretary of the Princeton Battlefield Society, also will speak briefly on the history of Princeton and its connection to Veterans Day. For more information, go to www.spiritofprinceton.com.
IN THE KITCHEN
Faith Bahadurian
Cornbread for inside or outside the turkey While I enjoy cornbread year round, I really crave it in the fall and winter. With today’s popularity of southern food, cornbread is getting more attention than ever, and debate rages about what constitutes the “real deal.” Some say sugar, some say none. Some say white corn (very southern), while most use yellow. While you can use buttermilk, both recipes below happen to use regular milk. The proportion of cornmeal to flour is also important; I like a good amount of corniness in my own, but others don’t like the slight interior grittiness that can come from that. One of my favorite turkey stuffings of yore was a southwestern version based on cornbread made with green chile and cheddar cheese. I made it on Thanksgiving for my family years ago. I adored it, but my parents and sister, not so much, and they went right back to their traditional sage sausage stuffing the following year. See Pati Jinich’s stuffing with chorizo and pecans below, which you can bake inside your bird (i.e. stuffed) or as a separate “dressing.” Today I make cornbread with one or two additions that might include the aforementioned green chilies and cheddar, jalapenos, corn kernels or creamed corn, pecans, or dried cranberries (thank you Whole Foods for that idea). I’ll freeze a few portions, and if I have some going stale, I’ll cut them up and oven-dry the cubes for croutons. Local restaurants get in on this act, too. I see maple cornbread on Hopewell’s Brothers Moon Thanksgiving take-home menu, and at the Turning Point in Mercer Mall, sweet cornbread serves as a base for some egg dishes. When the Dinky Bar & Kitchen opened, the menu included pork ribs with a rich jalapeño cornbread. I like the not-so-sweet version at Morgan’s Island Grill in Hightstown, and legions swore by the chili and cornbread at the mourned Main Street Bistro. I had a hard time choosing recipes for this column, so for two more recipes check out Bon Appétit’s Cauliflower Gratin with Mustard-Sage Cornbread Crumbs and The New York Times Cooking’s Pumpkin Cornbread. So much corny goodness! East coast grill cornbread Adapted from The New York Times Sunday Magazine, “The Cornbread Matters Most,” by Sam Sifton (4/1/2012). Serves 6 to 8. I was lucky to visit the East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for brunch in its heyday (it’s still open,
1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups milk 1 large egg 3 tablespoons maple syrup Preheat oven to 425 degrees, coat 9-inch baking pan (or cast iron skillet) with bacon grease. Sift cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk butter, milk, egg, and maple syrup. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Scrape batter into greased pan and sprinkle over the cooked bacon. Bake about 20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cornbread can used in all sorts of ways, including as the basis for stuffing on Thanksgiving. but not with the original owners). Sam Sifton wrote his Sunday Magazine column around the restaurant’s cornbread, making some adjustments of his own, like adding the corn kernels. — F.B. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½-¾ cup white sugar (depending on how sweet you like it) ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 large eggs 1½ cups whole milk 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil ¼ cup melted butter 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels Preheat oven to 350. Lightly oil a 9-inch cast-iron skillet and put it in the oven to heat up. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and oil. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients, add the melted butter and the corn and stir
together until just mixed. Remove the hot cast-iron pan from the oven and pour in the batter, then give the pan a careful horizontal shake to even it out. Return pan to oven and bake, approximately 1 hour, until it’s browned on top and a toothpick or a thin knife inserted into the top comes out clean. Maple-bacon southern cornbread Adapted from Whole Grains for a New Generation,” Liana Krissoff, Steward Tabori & Chang (2012). Serves 8. 4 ounces diced bacon, cooked until crisp, use 1 tablespoon drippings to grease pan ¼ cup (½ stick) butter, melted 1½ cups raw fine white or yellow cornmeal 1 cup white whole wheat flour, whole spelt flour, or whole wheat pastry flour 4 teaspoons baking powder
Chorizo, pecan, apple, and cornbread stuffing Adapted from “Pati’s Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking,” Pati Jinich, Rux Martin/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2013). Serves 10 to 12. Use your preferred cornbread as a base, maybe a double batch of the Southern Cornbread above minus the bacon and maple syrup. — F.B. 1 pound Mexican chorizo, loose, or casings removed 1 ½ white onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced (about 1 ¼ cups) 2 granny smith apples, cored and chopped 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans ½ teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried marjoram ½ teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt 1½ pounds corn bread, cubed (about 8 cups) 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Once it is hot, add chorizo and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned and crisped, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onions, saute 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, less than 1 minute. Add celery, apples, pecans, thyme, marjoram, and salt and cook 56 more minutes, until celery and apples have softened. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Add cornbread, pour over the chicken broth, and mix gently with a spatula or large wooden spoon until well combined. Can be made up to two days ahead, covered, and refrigerated.
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D&R Greenway has a ball D&R Greenway Land Trust hosted its masquerade ball on Oct. 28 at the 52-acre Muscente property in Hopewell to celebrate the organization’s preserving more than 20,000 acres. The spirits of preservation took shape in costumes such as butterflies, bees and a beekeeper, fall foliage and even invasive species. Trustee Betsy Sands came dressed as Poison Ivy. “I wanted to remind folks that invasive plants are poison to our environment,” Sands said. “The masquerade ball is a great way for adults to share in the fun of Halloween while raising funds for the preservation of land in our communities so that future generations can have open space to enjoy.” The Muscente property, at 166 Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road, is the first property to be preserved through D&R Greenway’s Revolving Land Fund. Guests enjoyed wine and hors d’ouevres while listening to the music of Acoustic Jazz and having their costumes immortalized at Nic’s Photo Show, with its crescent moon backdrop. It was an ideal setting in which to fall in love — and in fact, the Masquerade Ball has indeed united at least one couple. Pennington-based artist, singer and business consultant Mary M. Michaels, a D&R Greenway volunteer and supporter, came to last year’s ball dressed as a butterfly. Against the starry starry night backdrop of Nic’s Photo Show she
was captured with environmental hydrogeologist Philip Getty, dressed as a Green Man. “We immediately connected and fell in love,” Michaels said. “It was completely unexpected but we’re both extremely happy.” Michaels and Getty attended as a couple this year, dressed as “Getty Van Gogh” and his “Starry Night.” After a dinner of food from local farms, guests had the chance to stargaze through Amateur Astronomers’ Association of Princeton’s telescopes. The crisp fall evening offered a clear sky, revealing the moon and stars. Astronomers Dave and Jennifer Skitt and Victor Davis explained the constellations. Phyllis Marchand, Chair, D&R Greenway Board of Trustees, wearing a Princeton Tigers cap, black clothing, an orange lei, and boxer shorts printed with large pumpkins on either hip, carried a sign that read “Halloween is every day in Princeton—wear the colors!” “There’s nothing spooky about saving land,” said Marchand, former Princeton Township Mayor. “We all celebrated Halloween together and we have to remember that clean air and water, and saving land and our planet is not a political issue. The Earth doesn’t know your voting affiliation, we all want to leave a healthy planet for our children and their children.” Guests also watched Garden State Watercolor Society artists
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Best costume winners Eli Wyman and Hava Amsbury at D&R Greenway’s masquerade ball. work on a round-robin series of painting, collaborating to create four masterpieces — and showing how, when we work together, we can preserve land essential to the health of the planet. D&R Greenway Gallery Curator Diana Moore and wildlife artist Jim Fiorentino judged the earthi-
est costume and best mask competitions. Completely covered in fall foliage, Eli Wyman of REI won for best costume, with significant help from Hava Amsbury. Bridgette Kunst won for best mask, and Andy Krassowski won for his Tree of Life design carved into a pumpkin.
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Steps to save energy this winter
Conserving energy is not just an eco-friendly endeavor, but a potentially lucrative one as well. Homeowners who attempt to conserve energy may do so to promote the longterm health of the planet, but such efforts also greatly reduce energy bills. Thanks to air conditioning systems, energy bills might spike in summer. But winter utility bills also can be costly, especially in homes that have not been winterized or audited to ensure energy is not being wasted. Winterizing a home involves taking steps to conserve resources and save a little money along the way.
Windows A home’s windows can be a great place to start when winterizing a home. If the residents of a home feel cold when sitting near certain windows even though the windows are closed, the windows likely have drafts. Feel around the edges of the window and frame to determine if any cold air is coming in. If so, seal the leaks immediatel. Unsealed leaks can make air inside homes cold, prompting many to turn up Close your fireplace’s dampers when it’s not in use in order the temperatures on their to prevent cold air from entering your home. thermostats, which can lead conditioning units may bento the unnecessary conefit by removing these units Air conditioners sumption of energy and conHomeowners who cool from windows before the artribute to high energy bills. their homes with window air rival of winter. Window
units left in windows may be allowing cold air into a home, leading to more energy consumption and higher energy bills. If removing the units is too difficult or impossible, purchase window unit covers that can be wrapped around the outside of the unit to prevent cold air from entering the home. Water heater According to the U.S. Department of Energy, heating water accounts for roughly 18 percent of the energy consumed in a typical home. The DOE recommends setting water heater temper-
atures to 120 degrees. Doing so will save energy and money while still providing plenty of warm water when residents need to bathe. Fireplace Homeowners who have fireplaces in their homes should make sure dampers are closed whenever fires are not burning. Open dampers are akin to open windows, allowing plenty of cold air to enter a home. The DOE recommends opening dampers in the bottom of the firebox when using the fireplace to reduce heat loss and allow homeowners to lower their thermostats while the fireplace is in use. — Metro Creative Connection
Factors to consider when choosing carpeting When the time comes to choose flooring for their homes, homeowners may be overwhelmed by the vast array of options at their disposal. The choice between carpet and hardwood flooring, laminate or tile is a matter of personal preference. People have long extolled the virtues of hardwood flooring, but carpeting can be just as stylish and provides a host of other benefits as well. Carpeting insulates rooms in the summer and winter, adding that extra level of protection against the elements. Carpeting also absorbs sound in a home. Many appreciate the warmth and cozy feeling of carpet, especially when stepping out of bed. Carpeting also can increase the level of safety at home. Today, there are many different types of carpeting available. Selecting the right carpeting for a room comes down to identifying the level
of traffic in a particular room, the attributes homeowners would like the carpet to have and any other needs that fit with their lifestyles. The following guidelines can make carpet shopping a bit easier. Type of carpeting There are many different types of carpeting, some of which are best suited to certain situations. For example, plush and saxony carpets are better in low-traffic areas. These carpets may show footprints and also vacuum tracks and dirt, but they’re higher on the comfort spectrum than other types of carpet. Berber, which is more flat and dense, helps mask stains and tracks. It is durable in high-traffic areas. Textured carpets like frieze are cut from fibers of different heights, so they mask stains and are also softer on the feet than berber.
Padding Padding can impact the way carpeting feels and how long it lasts. It isn’t always necessary to purchase the most expensive or thickest padding. However, it is wise to pick a pad that matches the type of carpeting you’re selecting and one that aligns with how you plan to use the room. You may be able to go with a thinner pad in low-traffic rooms and beneath dense carpeting like berber. In high-traffic rooms, choose a thicker, more durable padding. Padding prevents carpet backing and fibers from coming apart over time. It pays to invest in a padding that will last as well. Installation Select a reliable carpet retailer and installer for your business. Competent installers will lay the carpeting in the correct manner so that it will look beautiful and maintain its durability for the life of the
Proper installation of carpeting is important for appearance and safety. product. Shop around to find the right installer or even do the work yourself if you feel capable.
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terial is chosen and installed correctly. — Metro Creative Connection
How to make bedrooms more conducive to sleep
Insufficient sleep causes more problems than many people may know. Fatigue after a poor night’s sleep might seem like an inconvenience that can be easily rectified, but the long-term effects of insufficient sleep are significant. According to the National Sleep Foundation, researchers have found a link between insufficient sleep and an elevated risk for type 2 diabetes. In one such study exploring that potential link, researchers asked
healthy adults to sleep just four hours per night for six nights. At the conclusion of that period, participants’ ability to break down glucose had decreased by an average of 40 percent and reached levels that are consistent with those of older adults at risk for diabetes. Insufficient sleep may be linked to any of a host of factors, including one’s bedroom environment. An environment that promotes restful sleep can help people suffering from insomnia or restlessness improve the
quality of their sleep. The NSF offers the following tips to make bedrooms more conducive to sleep. • Set the right temperature. The NSF notes that research indicates a bedroom temperature of roughly 65 degrees makes for the best sleep. Human beings’ body temperatures rise and fall throughout the day, reaching their lowest level around 5 a.m. each day before slowly climbing as morning begins. A room that is too warm overnight may interfere with this nat-
ural dip, leading to restlessness. If necessary, install a programmable thermostat in the bedroom so the temperature in the room remains steady and in line with your body’s natural temperature fluctuations. • Address allergens. Some people may trace their sleeping difficulties to allergies. Dust and pollen in the bedroom can make for a disruptive night’s sleep. Wash bedding once per week in hot water if dust mites are proving problematic. If pillows cannot be
washed, dry them using high heat to kill dust mites. In addition, cover the mattress in a mattress protector that guards against allergens and dust mites. If pollen is finding its way into the bedroom, always keep bedroom windows closed during allergy season. • Use a white noise machine. Noise is another potential contributor to poor sleep. The NSF notes that the constant ambient sound created by white noise machines masks activity both inside and outside the
house, helping people enjoy more restful sleep. • Draw blinds, shades or curtains. Early morning rays from the sun might be triggering your body to wake up before it’s had adequate rest, so make sure blinds, shades and curtains are drawn before going to bed at night so you are not woken up prematurely in the morning. Making bedrooms more conducive to sleep is one way men and women can improve the quality of their nightly sleep.
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A leader at work, and in the community Elizabeth Protage Walsh was honored by the Princeton library for her efforts as an ‘energetic ambassador’
I want to reassure Elizabeth Protage Walsh that I am no stalker, in spite of the fact that I followed her around last week at Hulfish Street, Starbucks, Springdale Golf Clubhouse, and the Nassau Presbyterian Church. Elizabeth is my “street” friend, always welcoming, supportive and encouraging no matter what my angst du jour. We see each other on the streets of Princeton as I walk to coffee and/or work and she walks to coffee and/or work at Bryn Mawr Trust on Chambers Street. It wasn’t until this past week, however, that I realized that my street friend was actually a superhighway kind of gal. My week of Beth concluded Nov. 4, when she was honored at the Princeton Public Library benefit, the lecture portion of the event, taking place at Nassau Presbyterian Church. Library Executive Director Brett Bonfield recognized Walsh as “one of the library’s most energetic and steadfast
ambassadors. [She is] the treasurer of the Princeton Public Library foundation and a member of the foundation’s board of directors and investment committee. . . . Her work benefits everyone who works at the library and everyone who benefits from the library.” On Nov. 2, I sat with Walsh at Springdale Golf Club, where the Princeton Area Community Foundation Fund for Women and Girls hosted its annual grant-making dinner. The Fund for Women and Girls comprises committed community philanthropists who have pooled their financial resources to invest in organizations and programs aimed at improving the lives of women and girls throughout Mercer County. In addition to providing funding, the members of the Fund for Women and Girls lead the annual grant-making process. The 2017 event, which reminded me of a community service version of “American Idol,” featured presentations
from six inspiring community service providers vying for individual grants of $25,000. Walsh’s role at the foundation is serving on the asset building and professional advisers committees. Earlier in the week, in addition to greeting one another on Hulfish Street, Walsh and I had a brief conversation at Starbucks about her being honored with an invitation to join the advisory board of the Griswold Center for Economic Policy Studies at Princeton University. The Benjamin H. Griswold III, Class of 1933, Center for Economic Policy Studies at Princeton University, founded in 1989, sponsors faculty research as well as a number of programs each academic year. During one of our encounters, I learned that Walsh recently hosted a friend-raising luncheon at the Nassau Club for the Corner House Foundation in her role as advisory board member. The Princeton-based Corner House promotes the health and well
being of Princeton area young people and their families as they confront substance abuse and other emotional issues. And she has a very fulltime job — leading the Princeton team for Bryn Mawr Trust and she is responsible for new business, community visibility, and brand development. There’s more. The longtime Princeton resident is married to Patrick Walsh, a writer, and she’s the mother of 6-year-old, Maeve. Who is this woman? Does she wear the Wonder Woman costume under her business suit? “No, but I did have a wonderful mentor,” someone many Princetonians called a wonder woman, Chris Lokhammer, the recently deceased philanthropist and wealth manager with whom Walsh worked for a number of years. In fact, Walsh, who graduated from Princeton University in 1988, is just doing what she always loved to do, nurturing. Not just for the sake of
making someone feel good for the moment, but for purposeful nurturing with a longer-term goal of making a difference in someone’s life. “When I graduated from Princeton as a history major, I was not sure what I was going to do professionally,” Walsh said. “Chemical Bank offered a training program — and I always had heard that a person could indulge one’s nurturing characteristics in the profession of private banking. My challenge, however, was that I knew no finance. I studied hard after graduating and learned a lot. I love what I do and I have never looked back,” said the native Californian. For Walsh , wealth management is far more than moving money around. It involves listening, empathizing, understanding and then crafting individualized investment strategies. She brings that same philosophy to all the volunteering and philanthropy in her life. “The grant-making dinner
was a reminder that we all need perspective,” she said. “We spend our days wrapped up in issues which feel profound to us, but they can pale in comparison to the stark, urgent needs of people so nearby. “The six Fund for Women and Girls grant finalists each had a compelling story and a significant need. With every proposed program, there’s an element of nurturing that is important to help vulnerable women find their strengths and realize the difference they can make. That underlying sense of care and consideration is exactly how I approach my life, personally and professionally. For every hour I spend volunteering with PACF to promote local philanthropy and support the Fund for Women and Girls, I’m rewarded far more than I contribute.” This is one wealth manager who had made all of us wealthier.
Spread the cheer with YWCA’s St. Nicholas Project
YWCA Princeton’s St. Nicholas Project is seeking help to spread cheer this holiday season. The project provides holiday presents to help local families in need create the magic of Christmas in their own homes. Gifts are donated by community members, individuals, families and businesses. The St. Nicholas Project was founded in 2000 by
Princeton resident Jill Jachera, who saw the need to help families in Princeton. “With limited resources, many parents, especially those new to this country, struggle to make the holidays special for their children,” Jachera said. “My husband and his family moved to the USA when he was 4, with no money and no English-speaking skills. But he still remembers the acts of kindness from
strangers that made his family feel welcome. We want to pay it forward and do the same for immigrant families and those in similar situations throughout Princeton.” The project, originally called the “YWCA Adopt-aFamily”, was renamed after its first year in memory of Jachera’s nephew Nichols Nutile, who was killed in an automobile accident in 2001. She continues to lead the
drive each year encouraging businesses and individuals to join her effort to enrich the lives of local families and strengthen our community. Any individual, organization, family, and business can participate. You can become “St. Nicholas” and choose to sponsor a large family, a small family, or an individual. Toys, clothes, gift cards and food are needed. Contact Jachera at
jill.jachera@ gmail.com by Nov. 17 with your contact information (name, email address, and phone number) and you will be provided with a “wish list” for a particular family and/or individual. Gifts should be new and unwrapped and must be dropped off on Dec. 12th, between 8 a.m. and noon at the YWCA Princeton’s Bramwell House located at 59 Paul Robeson Place (at the corner
of Route 206). For those who wish to contribute and cannot shop, a tax-deductible donation can be made to the YWCA Princeton. By indicating the donation is for the St. Nicholas Project, the entire donation will be used to provide scholarships for some students in the Young Wonders Child Development Center.
MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of Nov. 10-16. Schedules are subject to change. HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Justice League (PG13) Thurs. 6 p.m. Murder on the Orient Express (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:10, 6:50. Murder on the Orient Express (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:40; Sun. 12, 2:40, 5:20, 8; Mon.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:20, 8. Daddy’s Home 2 (luxury recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30, 9:55; Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:30; Mon.-Wed. 2:40, 5:05, 7:30; Thurs. 2:40. Daddy’s Home 2 (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:55, 3:20, 5:45, 8:10, 10:35; Sun. 12:55, 3:20, 5:45, 8:10; Mon.-Thurs. 1, 3:20, 5:45, 8:10. Thor: Ragnarok (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:15, 1, 2:30, 3:15, 4, 5:25, 6:15, 7, 8:20, 9:15, 10; Sun. 12:15, 1, 2:30, 3:15, 4, 5:25, 6:15, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 1, 2:30, 3:15, 4, 5:25, 6:15, 7. A Bad Moms Christmas (luxury recliners) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; Sun. 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30; Mon.-Thurs. 2:30, 5, 7:30. A Bad Moms Christmas (R) Fri.-Sat. 2, 4:30, 7, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 2, 4:30, 7. Thor: Ragnarok (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG13) Fri.-Sat.
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Arts council hosts gala
On Oct. 28, the Arts Council of Princeton celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala fundraiser, Dining by Design: Edge of Dawn, a modern take on the Garden of Eden held in Princeton University’s Frick Chemistry Laboratory. Funds raised will support arts programs that enrich the lives of under-served youth and seniors and scholarships to ensure the arts are accessible to all. Pictured from left are Daniel Justino; Dan Fatton, Arts Council of Princeton advisory board member; Dining by Design sponsor Timothy M. Andrews; and event chair, Dina Riad.
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Meticulously updated 3BR/2Bath duplex on treelined street just minutes from Nassau Street. Stylish Kitchen w/ Granite, center island and S/S appliances. Both full baths have also been upgraded with modern amenities but in keeping with the style and era of the this gem. Full, room sized, built-in closet on the 2nd floor. Move-in ready, light filled haven with every convenience. Newer windows, roof and a backup generator, plus 2 off-street parking spaces. Listed by Richard “Rick” Burke Broker-Associate
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In desirable Hopewell Township, with sweeping views of the peaks of Pennsylvania, sits this classic 3 bedroom, 3½ bath home, on 11+ acres. The home features hardwood floors, oversized windows, two fireplaces and many updates, including a newly remodeled kitchen and bath.This home also has a guest wing with first floor private entrance. This is the perfect fulltime home or weekend retreat. Listed by Donnie Pheor Realtor® 45 N. Main Street Lambertville, NJ 08530
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At the Middlesex County Multiple Listing Stockholder’s meeting held on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Pines Manor in Edison, Andrew Zastko, Broker-Owner of Gloria Zastko, Realtors in North Brunswick, was one of the recipients of the Middlesex County Multiple Listing President’s Award, in recognition of having the third greatest number of listings taken and closed for the fiscal year from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017. This is the 27th year Zastko has received the President’s Award. He was the 1st place recipient for 18 years, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1999-2003, 2006-2015. Zastko is a graduate of Rider University and has his GRI, Graduate Realtor® Institute, designation. Zastko credits his success to hard work, keeping on top of market conditions, and to the power of the Gloria Zastko, Realtors’ team, its associates and
administrative staff. Zastko says, “If there were ever a time to sell, it is now. There has been a low inventory of homes and high buyer demand. In addition, interest rates continue to remain historically low.” Moreover, Zastko adds, “One should demand a real estate agency with proven knowledge of the current market conditions and a consistent record of achievement.” Gloria Zastko, Realtors, located at 1582 Route 130, North Brunswick, is open 7 days a week, and can be reached by calling 732-297-0600, or by visiting www.zastko.com. The friendly and responsive sales associates are neighborhood specialists who constantly study the local real estate market in order to share their expertise with you whenever you are ready to buy or sell a home.
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