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School district makes ‘nonbinding’ offer on property By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The Princeton School District will make a “nonbinding” offer to acquire an undisclosed property at market value so that officials can move administrators and other staff out of the Valley Road administration building so it can be turned into a school again. The Board of Education voted Tuesday to authorize the district take that step on a property that board President Patrick Sullivan said after the meeting is in Prince-

ton. He and other officials would not say where the parcel is located exactly, but a source familiar with the matter said the property is not the former Princeton Packet building on Witherspoon Street. Board Vice President Dafna Kendal, chairwoman of the board facilities committee, said Wednesday that the district had signed a confidentiality agreement with the seller, and that the property already has a building on it. The purchase, however, is contingent on voters next year approving a facilities bond

referendum that the district has said it plans to have on the ballot in October. Moving employees out of the Valley Road building would free that space up to become a school for fifth-and sixthgraders, although it is not clear at this stage whether that will mean renovating the building or demolishing it and constructing a new one. During the board meeting, Superintendent of Schools Stephen C. Cochrane touched on the “many needs that are driving our planning for a facilities referen-

dum” from security, athletic and other needs to what he called the “most critical need” of “space.” “And that need is being driven plainly and simply by rapidly rising enrollment,” he said in pointing to enrollment data. Since he has been leading the district starting in January 2014, enrollment is up 10 percent, or some 350 students, he said. Princeton, he continued, is “at or over capacity at all (grade) levels.” Enrollment at the four elementary schools, as of last Thursday,

stood at 1,432 students, he said of a district that is already exceeding its demographer’s forecast at the elementary level. Meanwhile, John Witherspoon Middle School, at 725 students, and Princeton High School, at 1,620, also are over capacity, according to a slide Cochrane showed as part of his presentation. “The numbers are there, and people are continuing to move into our community,” he said. “So I do think that we have a need to be looking very responsibly at exSee PROPERTY, Page 7

School district delays plan to start school year early By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

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’Tis the season for caroling The Princeton High School Choir braved the cold temperatures to sing carols on a brisk morning Dec. 10 in Palmer Square.

Rezoning of Alexander Street corridor likely to happen By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The town “eventually” will rezone the Alexander Street corridor that Princeton University is eyeing for residential mixed-use development at the southern entrance to the community from Route 1, said the leader of the Princeton Council on Monday. Council President Jenny Crumiller, speaking at Mayor Liz Lempert’s press conference, gave no timetable for when the governing body will act to change the

regulations of an area now zoned for service businesses that have gone away. “I think that’s it’s probably going to be rezoned,” Crumiller said. Rezoning lower Alexander was explored by university and then-township officials, pre-consolidation, but “put on hold,” Mayor Lempert said. Yet as Nassau Hall incrementally reshapes that part of town, including the recently completed arts and transit neighborhood, this might be the time for those discussions to re-

sume. “I think it’s something where there’s been a desire I think from some council people to say, look, it’s like we should bring that back and discuss now that the arts and transit project is built out and we have a better sense of what the impact of that is,” Mayor Lempert said. Mayor Lempert said that in early January, the governing body would meet to set its priorities for 2018, with any rezoning taking a lot of time by the governing body and the municipal planning staff.

“I would not be surprised if somebody brought this up as something they would like to explore in 2018,” she said. “And I think it’s just a question of council needs to have the discussion and decide if this is something we have the capacity to put on the list and the interest to do now versus later.” Mayor Lempert, married to a university professor, would have to recuse herself from any rezoning of the area. “We will ask to begin a discusSee CORRIDOR, Page 7

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The Princeton School District will not start the next school year in August, Superintendent of Schools Stephen C. Cochrane said in announcing that the change will be pushed back until 2019. “While much of the feedback we have received about moving the start date for the 2018-2019 school year to the end of August has been positive, the board and I believe there is value in waiting another year to implement this change,” he wrote in a letter Friday to parents. “We are now looking at implementing an earlier start date for the 2019-2020 school year.” In October, Cochrane had proposed that school start for students on Aug. 29, 2018, and end June 14, 2019. He had sought to make the case, then, that there was an educational benefit in that students are “more engaged at the beginning of the year than they are at the very end of June.” Instead, he said this week that the start date of 2018/19 for students would be after Labor Day “We hope to present the 20182019 calendar at the board meeting in January, with a vote to finalize the calendar planned for the Board meeting in February,” he said. Cranbury Chief School Administrator and Principal Susan L. Genco, in an email last week, said that Cochrane and PHS Principal Gary Snyder had “discussed this with parents of incoming ninth grade students at our recent board of education meeting.” “They continue to keep us abreast of all updates as they arise,” she said.

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YWCA’s all-girls robotics teams tops in regionals

CHILDREN AND ASPIRIN DON’T MIX Reye’s syndrome is a rare but potentially fatal disease of the brain and liver that strikes during recovery from viral illnesses such as the flu or chicken pox. It occurs most frequently in children between the ages of 4 and 16. While scientists are not sure of its cause, it is believed that aspirin may play a role by interacting with a virus to trigger the condition. Because it is often difficult to determine whether the source of a child’s illness is viral or bacterial, children under the age of 18 should not be given aspirin or stomachupsetting medications that contain silicates (which are in the same drug family as aspirin). Instead, both acetaminophen and ibuprofen are considered safe alternatives. Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than 2, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. Early diagnosis and treatment of Reye’s syndrome can save a child’s life. If you suspect that your child has Reye’s syndrome, it’s important to act quickly. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, please call ROBERT PLATZMAN, D.O. at 609-921-8766. My practice is located at 601 Ewing St., Suite C7, in Princeton. I accept Medicare and most insurance. The website, www. drrobertplatzman.com, has more information about our practice. P.S. To date, there is no known cure for lupus.

YWCA Princeton’s allgirls competitive robotics teams, Orange Power and Orange Alert, competed at the “Steinhart Slam” qualifying event on Nov. 18, with each placing among the top teams. The teams competed in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL), grades 4-8, where they researched a real world problem and built and programed a robot for competition. At the event the teams were judged on core values, project, and robot design. Orange Alert won first place for the Core Values Presentation, while Orange Power took second place in STEM Project Award and earned a spot at this year’s North NJ FLL Championship, to be held Dec. 9 at Mt. Olive High School in Flanders, N.J.

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YMCA Princeton’s all-girls competitive robotics team Orange Power competed at the Steinhart Slam on Nov. 18. This is the third year YWCA Princeton has sponsored the all-girls competitive robotics teams. Current board President Dr. Cheryl Rowe-Rendleman was responsible for spearheading the intitiave three years ago.

“My expectation for the program was to create a positive exposure to young, potential scientists by showing them a path to an interesting range of careers. I want these girls to know that a career path in science

should not be arduous but should be fun,” said Dr. Rowe-Rendleman, a scientist herself who has mentored numerous young girls over the years. “Programs such as FIRSTÂ® LEGOÂ® League Robotics

provide an understanding of how things work, develop problem-solving skills and promote hands-on learning, and more importantly makes it possible for kids to love science.” “Women make up 47 percent of the overall workforce and constitute only about 27 percent of the science and engineering workforce. Fewer than 1 in 10 employed scientists and engineers are minority women,” said Judy Hutton, CEO of YWCA Princeton. “As part of our mission to empower women, we strongly believe the time has come to encourage young women and girls to pursue interests and careers in STEM.” To learn more, contact YWCA Princeton Robotics at robotics@ywcaprinceton.org.

Riverside won’t be named after former principal By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

Riverside Elementary School will not be named for former Principal William Cirullo, despite efforts by the late administrator’s colleagues to have him recognized in that way. Instead, the school board is poised to approve a policy that would forbid naming a school after a person, “including current or former employees or officers of the board,” the document read in part. The policy came up for a first reading at the board meeting Tuesday, and is on track to be approved early next year. Cirullo, who grew up in Princeton, was a fixture at Riverside for 30 years, part of an overall career in the dis-

trict that began in 1970. He died Feb. 15, 2016, at 67. A group of former colleagues known as the “Bill Committee” urged the district to rename the school in his honor, a step that the school board, ultimately, declined to take. “In my personal opinion, it would have to be a very high bar, high standard, to name a building after a person other than (John) Witherspoon, which is already its name,” school board President Patrick Sullivan said Tuesday, Charles Cirullo, a brother of Bill Cirullo, said Wednesday that he was disappointed by the decision. “I’d like to see my brother’s name on the school, he deserves it,” he said by phone.

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Holocaust survivors present a strong message to students By Lea Kahn Staff Writer

Even when it looks like you may not survive until tomorrow, you have to keep hoping and fighting. And if you do survive, do not allow your past experiences to make you bitter but instead, go on to make life better for all. That is the message that two survivors of the Holocaust - the concerted effort by the Nazis to wipe out Jews and other “undesirables” - delivered to Montgomery High School freshmen and juniors. Gerda Bikales, who was born in Germany, and former U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Max, who was born in Newark, N.J., spoke to the students in a program brought to the high school by the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest. The federation covers five New Jersey counties, including parts of Somerset County. Setting the stage for the presentation, Barbara Wind, director of the Holocaust Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest, told the students that genocide - whether it is focused on Jews or on other groups is still very much alive. Anti-Semitism, which is prejudice against Jews, is still prevalent, Wind said. It has no basis in fact. It is based on malice. Nor does prejudice end with the Jews, she said, pointing out that radical Muslims are killing other Muslims. “We are here to inspire you to work against antiSemitism,” Wind said. Bikales and Max, who are both Jewish, brought very different stories to the students. Bikales and her mother, along with a friend, fled from country to country as

they tried to stay one step ahead of the Nazis while Max, the American soldier, was captured in battle and sent to a slave labor camp. The Holocaust is part and parcel of World War II and cannot be separated from it, Bikales said. The Holocaust was designed to kill Jews, “and kill they did,” she said. Of the 6 million Jews who were killed, about 1.5 million were children. “I am the exception (to the children who were killed). I survived,” said Bikales, who was 7 years old when her father left the family for the United States in 1938, hoping to bring over his wife and daughter later. Life was good for Bikales and her parents in the years leading up to World War II and the Holocaust. She was born in Breslau, Germany, and life was comfortable - until the Nazis came into power. The Jews became marginalized - they could not work, they were taxed, any debts owed to them by Germans were canceled, and if they owned a business, they had to sell it to a German. Recognizing the deteriorating conditions, Bikales’ father left Germany for the United States in 1938. Neither she nor her mother had visas and could not follow him. As the situation worsened, they tried to stay one step ahead of the Nazis and fled from country to country across Europe. They had several close calls, she said. Later in the war, arrangements were made to send her to Switzerland, which was a neutral country, Bikales said. She stayed in a boarding school until World War II ended and she was reunited with her mother. “The world seemed so

new to me, and full of possibilities,” Bikales said. Bikales and her mother were reunited with her father in the United States, but it was not a successful reunion. Nevertheless, they had all survived - whether on the run, or safe in the United States. But Max, the American soldier who was captured by the Germans, had a different story to tell the students. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was shipped off to Europe. He was captured when his unit became separated from the Allied forces on Dec. 16, 1944. Max and several soldiers volunteered to go out and scout around to find the location of the battle lines. The soldiers, who were in a Jeep, came to a bend in the road and found themselves face-to-face with a Nazi tank. They fled and found shelter in an abandoned house, but the Nazis caught them even as they tried to fight back. Max was taken to a Nazi sergeant. When Max asked the sergeant what would happen to him, the sergeant - who spoke English - said he would have to kill him. But Max engaged the sergeant in conversation. The sergeant took out his wallet and showed Max a photograph of his son, who was also a Nazi soldier. The sergeant’s son was about the same age as Max, and had blonde hair and blue eyes. Max had light brown hair and blue eyes, and there was some resemblance to the sergeant’s son. The Nazi sergeant softened his stance and sent him to a slave labor camp. It was not much of a favor, because of the harsh conditions. The Nazis took away the soldier’s winter clothing.

Fortunately, the Nazis did not see Max’s dog tags, which indicated that he was Jewish. He would likely have been killed on the spot or sent to a concentration camp. Meanwhile, the prisoners were sent on a forced march in the middle of winter, Max said. They slept on the ground and had very little food. He was starving and began to sense that death was imminent. All around him, the men were dying. “I had to think of something to give me hope,” Max said. He began to think about the food that his mother used to prepare, and that is what sustained him emotionally and psychologically. At the slave labor camp, the prisoners were forced to work on the railroad tracks. They found ways to sabotage them by not putting in

all of the spikes to hold them together, he said. Aware of the approaching Allied soldiers, the Nazis put the prisoners on another forced march. This time, Max and two other soldiers made their escape. They found refuge with an elderly man and his wife, who risked their own lives to save the soldiers. Max and his companions were rescued by American soldiers who were passing by in a Jeep. Max had lost weight - from 155 pounds to 88 pounds when he was rescued. He spent nearly a year in the hospital, recovering from his ordeal. “I had many sleepless nights (after being freed). I had survived when I should not have survived. There must be a reason,” said Max, who is now 94 years old. He decided to devote his life to philanthropy and to see the

goodness in others. Wrapping up her remarks during the questionand-answer session that followed their presentation, Bikales urged the students not to take a passive role and to speak up when deniers claim the Holocaust never took place. “You are among the very last people to interact directly with Holocaust survivors, and this imposes a very heavy burden on your young shoulders,” said Bikales, who is 86 years old. “There are people out there who will deny it every happened. They say it was a plot by the Jews, but you, of course, will know better. Speak up and do not sit there in silence. You know it happened,” she said. “By speaking up, I hope we will avoid it happening again,” Bikales said.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR U.S. takes a more realistic posture toward North Korea

To the editor: I commend Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for dropping the unattainable precondition that North Korea agree to denuclearize prior to negotiations. This more realistic posture could be just what we need to de-escalate tensions and jumpstart the diplomatic process. North Korea would be wise to accept this olive branch and agree to come to the negotiating table without delay. I also urge the US to suspend its threat-

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ening military exercises, which include a possible decapitation of North Korea’s leadership. The successful Iran Nuclear Agreement was only possible because the U.S. and Iran came to the negotiating table without preconditions. The Iran agreement couldn’t have been reached without diplomats setting aside past differences and negotiating intensively to find common ground. The same could be said for any future nuclear agreement with North Korea. While this is a critical step towards de-escalation and a diplomatic process to address the crisis, both the U.S. and North Korea need to show restraint.

Threats, insults, and aggressive military posturing must stop as we continue to pursue good faith negotiations. The administration should accept South Korea’s request for a delay in joint military exercises, which could widen an opening for talks. Rev. Robert Moore Princeton

The Rev. Robert Moore is executive director of the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action, the largest peace group in the region.

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Princeton has made progress sustaining town and life

A number of concerned citizens and community groups joined together in 2009 to enable Princeton to address a range of environmental, educational, transportation and efficiency issues, in order to make the town sustainable. The then-borough and township councils adopted a Sustainable Princeton Community Action Plan, and a way to track its progress. The underlying idea was to first develop a long-term vision for the town, and then a plan for realizing it. It has been six years since the last progress report. Here are the latest findings, along with the opportunity to refine and refocus. The original plan laid out six goals in order to keep the community functioning smoothly, healthily, and efficiently. Those goals were: 1. Greening the built environment; 2. Improving transportation and mobility; 3. Building a strong, local green economy; 4. Protecting environmental health and natural resources; 5. Curbing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change through energy conservation and renewable energy; 6. Fostering an educated, engaged, vibrant and socially responsible community. The guiding piece was the non-profit organization, Sustainable Princeton, started in 2012, whose purpose was to help draw together the many interested

citizens, and help realize ideas and efforts. Since then, it has served as both the chief operating office and a spur and connector to implement the six goals. Just how important sustainability is became clearer in October of that year when Hurricane Sandy swept through the town, flooding streets, downing trees and power lines, closing businesses and schools, and leaving many homes without power. This year’s even stronger hurricanes elsewhere and the still-raging forest fires remind us of our changing climates, and the need to respond. Driven by the town’s engaged, alert citizenry, responses have gone in many directions. Schools are teaching their students about the environmental changes. The Princeton Library is an ever accessible source and forum for ideas. Sustainable Princeton oversaw the first EV charging station in the center of town. The shopping center subsequently installed its own facility. Bikers, with SP’s assistance, have, through the town’s Bike and Pedestrian Plan, increased awareness, added infrastructure and encouraged biking, in part by making it safer with the assistance of the police department, and by making bikes available to the public. Traffic and parking needs and limits

are being discussed with sustainability in mind. While a number of businesses and homes have installed solar power and saved money, the town’s municipal buildings and schools remain potential locations for that emissions-cutting, money-saving technology - as Princeton University has demonstrated, for solar and other green technologies. In addition to the university and its several research and experimental programs, the town is the home for the research center, Climate Central, and, just outside, to the Stony Book-Millstone Watershed Association. These institutions help us turn to renewables, use resources more efficiently, adopt ways to preserve land and water, and in doing so, improve the health of our biosphere and citizens, as well as educate us with the information necessary preserve and transform. With all of this available, it should come as no surprise that the town has made significant progress, much of it abetted by Sustainable Princeton. The town received a Silver Level certification, from the NJ League of Municipalities, with the third-most points in the state behind Woodbridge and Summit. Three Public Schools (John Witherspoon, Littlebrook, and Johnson Park,) earned Bronze certifications from Sus-

tainable Jersey, with more following. A town bike plan is in the works, as part of the Princeton Master Plan’s look at circulation in our not-uncrowded streets and roads. In addition to the town’s recycling program, which slows the filling up of landfills and their methane emissions, the town also runs a purchasable composting service, with more than 1,000 participating households, again to reduce waste, transportation costs, and emissions. With much accomplished in just a few years, and more ideas coming from many residents, organizations, businesses, and outside sources, the town, and Sustainable Princeton, should be proud of what has been done, even as both look ahead. In fact, with our changing climates, and our interdependent world, participation and cooperation are essential. (Mayor Lempert joined other mayors from across the country in Chicago for a National Climate Summit.) But with our engaged, educated citizens, and innovative institutions all contributing in many ways, and with the leadership and organization that Sustainable Princeton provides, the town is responding to the challenges we face, while recognizing that there is more to do, and that we’re not in it alone.

An immense green oasis: Keep Liberty State Park free and open By Michele S. Byers

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Amid the glittering high rises along New Jersey’s “Gold Coast,” there’s an immense green oasis. It’s a place for the public to walk, play, relax and enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island all at no charge. It’s Liberty State Park in Jersey City, located along the Hudson River waterfront, home to some of New Jersey’s most valuable real estate. But for the second time in two years, Liberty State Park is threatened by a development proposal that could change its very nature. The firm that operates an upscale private marina at the north end of the park wants to build a new yacht marina at the less developed south end. Although no formal application has been filed, park advocates fear that plans are quietly advancing in the waning days

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of the Christie administration. On Dec.2, about 250 advocates staged a public protest to draw attention to attempts to commercialize the park. “The south side of Liberty Park is where the people come to picnic, relax and fish,” declared Sam Pesin, president of the Friends of Liberty State Park. “It’s the people’s side of the people’s park, the uncommercial side of the park.” Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop vowed to use every resource at his disposal - governmental, political and legal - to stop commercial development there. Advocates have long maintained that Liberty State Park should remain a free and non-commercial public open space, similar to Central Park in Manhattan. Liberty State Park opened in 1976, the result of a two-decade effort to create public open space on the New Jersey side of Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Since then, development proposals have abounded. Only a year after its opening, a large theme park was proposed. That plan was shot down fol-

and still is today. Parks are part of the public trust and exist to serve the public good. Liberty State Park is a green refuge in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty that can be enjoyed by all. Its south end has a unique character that should be respected and preserved. Liberty State Park is the largest piece of undeveloped land between the George Washington and Verrazano bridges, and thus absolutely irreplaceable. Continued vigilance is essential to ensure that future generations have access to the same land and views that the public has enjoyed for the past 40 years. For more information about the marina proposal, go to the Friends of Liberty State Park website at www.folsp.org. And to learn about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Foundation website at www.njconservation.org or contact me at info@njconservation.org.

lowing public outcry, but others followed: a theme park and luxury condo development, a 25,000-seat amphitheater, golf courses, a water park and even a Formula One racetrack. In 2015, the state proposed a “sustainable parks” initiative to make state parks pay for themselves. A report recommended privatizing parks with commercial vendors. Proposals for Liberty State Park included a hotel and conference center at the north end. The initiative also suggested ideas for the south end: a marina, boathouse, amusement park, amphitheater and field house. The “sustainable parks” proposal was shelved after widespread public criticism … but now part of it may be back. According to the Friends of Liberty State Park, a private marina at the south end of Liberty State Park would mean the loss of two public parking lots, land for recreation and relaxation, and priceless water views. Michele S. Byers is executive direcCommercialization of Liberty State tor of the New Jersey Conservation Park has always been a terrible idea, Foundation in Morristown.

Mercer County clerk announces holiday charity drive The Mercer County Clerk’s Office will conduct it annual holiday drive to benefit the Trenton and Ewing Animal Shelters. Food and pet supplies, such as warm blankets and toys, are welcome for those that are sometimes forgotten during the holiday season. The collection box for this drive is at the County Clerk’s Office, 240 West State Street, 6th Floor, Trenton. For further details on our animal shelter drive,

please contact Liz Pagano or Dorothy Flego at 609-989-6465. Also, the County Clerk’s Office annually collects toys and clothing for the Children’s Home Society by adopting one family. This year, however, rather than adopting one family, the office is conducting a general collection so people may bring in clothing, or a toy, for a child (or a parent). Leave the unwrapped gift with a label denoting the

age or size of your recipient. The Children’s Home Society will distribute the gifts to the needy child, teenager, or adult for us. The December holiday donations should be brought to the County Clerk’s Office by Dec. 18. The clerk’s office conducts holiday drives knowing that people have limited resources, so any decision to participate is voluntary, but deeply appreciated by all.

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The Plainsboro Fire Companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Rideâ&#x20AC;? will take place today and Saturday, Dec. 16. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be making a scheduled stop in each Plainsboro neighborhood,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Brian Wagner of the Plainsboro Fire Company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That allows us to bring Santa Claus to each development and cover the entire township.â&#x20AC;? Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s itinerary has stops in 24 neighborhoods. The schedule with approximate times for each stop can be accessed at www.plainsbo-

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Diane Clare Phoenix Duffy, 79 Diane Clare Phoenix Duffy, 79, devoted wife, mother, daughter and friend, passed away peacefully at home on December 5th surrounded by her loving children after a valiant and grace-ďŹ lled battle with cancer. She was happily married to Jim Duffy for ďŹ fty years until his passing in 2012. Daughter of the late Adrian and Gertrude Phoenix, and mother of the late Ellen Marie Duffy, Diane is survived by four children, Lynn Duffy Maloney of Kensington, Maryland and her husband Christopher; James Duffy, Jr. of Princeton and his wife Leslie Angel Duffy; Michael Duffy of Pennington and his wife Kaitlin Small Duffy; and Kathryn Duffy Bavuso of Rumson, NJ and her husband Daniel; nine grandchildren, Kathryn, Margaret and Abigail Maloney; James G. (Jamie) Duffy, III; Elizabeth (Ellie) and Wilson Duffy; and Matthew, Thomas and Jane Bavuso. Diane was a talented and contented homemaker who was as comfortable in a canoe as she was in a ball gown. A nature-lover at heart, she was well-known for her lovely gardens and great enjoyment of birds. Diane was a woman of genuine faith who had a bountiful network of treasured friends. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy, followed closely by her home on West Long Drive in Lawrenceville. Originally from Southbridge, Massachusetts, a small New England town that remained an important presence in her life, Diane graduated from Georgetown University in 1960 where she met her husband Jim at a pep rally on his 19th birthday. After a brief career in nursing in Massachusetts, she moved to Lawrenceville where she and Jim resided and raised their family for ďŹ fty years. The last several years of her life included extended stays at the home she and Jim owned in Fort Myers, Florida. During her time in New Jersey, Diane was a member of the Junior League, the Lawrenceville Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club, the Trenton Country Club, and a faithful parishoner at St. Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Lawrenceville. She was an enthusiastic member of the Stuart Country Day School and Lawrenceville School communities where her children attended school. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 20th at 11am at St. James Roman Catholic Church, 115 E. Delaware Avenue in Pennington, New Jersey. The family will receive friends on December 19th from 5-7pm at M. William Murphy Funeral Home, 935 Parkway Avenue in Ewing, NJ and at the church on Wednesday from 10-11am. Interment will be private. Please visit information.

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Those who wish to honor and remember Diane are encouraged to lovingly tend to their garden and feed the birds. In addition, in lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, we invite you to honor Dianeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory by supporting Georgetown University where her family is naming a space to recognize the important place that Georgetown played in Diane and Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. You can make a gift online at https://giving.georgetown.edu/ and note that it is in memory of Jim and Diane Duffy. In addition, donations may be made to Riverview Cancer Center, 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, NJ 07701, which provided Diane with excellent care during her illness.

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Plainsboro Town Center, Macnamee and Wilson - 5 p.m.; Wyndhurst Drive, Community Meeting Center - 5:25 p.m.; Hunters Glen Drive, Building 4300 - 5:40 p.m.; Tamarron Drive, Building 8000 parking lot - 5:45 p.m.; Hampshire Drive, Lot 39-51 by Tot Lot - 6 p.m.; Ravens Crest Drive, Lot 1100 by the volleyball court 6:10 p.m.; Ravens Crest Drive, Lot 39 - 6:20 p.m.; Gentry, Franklin Drive at the pool lot 6:30 p.m.; Gentry, Madison Drive at Adams Court - 6:45 p.m.; Quail Ridge Drive, Lot 2000 at management office - 7 p.m.; Quail Ridge Drive, Lot 4300 - 7:30 p.m.; Brentwood Drive, Brentwood at Poplar Drive - 7:40 p.m.; Princeton Manor, Kinglet Drive South at Falcon Court - 8 p.m.; Estates at Plainsboro, Woodland Drive at Oriole Court - 8:15 p.m.; Pheasant Hollow, Building 20 by the pool - 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 Princeton Collection, Parker Road and Dennison Place - 3:45 p.m.; Princeton Collection, Silvers Lane at Major Lane - 4 p.m.; Barclay Square, clubhouse - 4:20 p.m.; Walker Gordon Farms, Walker Gordoon Drive at clubhouse - 5:05 p.m.; Country Village, Ruedemann Drive at Knight Drive - 5:25 p.m.; Country Village, Linden Lane at Wethersfield Drive 5:35 p.m.; Stults Drive, Stults

Drive at Cooks Corner Drive 5:50 p.m.; Grovers Mill Estates, Harvest Drive at Colonial Drive - 6:05 p.m.; Grovers Mill Estates, Alfalfa Circle at King Haven - 6:15 p.m.; Beechtree Estates, Beechtree Lane at Red Oak Drive - 6:45 p.m.; Brittany, Thoreau Drive opposite No. 69 - 6:55 p.m.; Ashford, Ashford Drive at pool - 7:15 p.m.; Aspen, Aspen Drive at Building 24 - 7:35 p.m.; Deer Creek, Deer Creek Drive at tennis court - 8 p.m.; Fox Run, Fox Run Drive at tennis court - 8:20 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 16 Princeton Ringers Holiday Handbell Concert: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ring and Sing Glory to the Newborn King!â&#x20AC;? at 2 p.m., Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary. The concert will feature a musical celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. There will be an opportunity for the audience to sing along to a selection of popular carols while the Princeton Ringers provide accompaniment. Under the direction of James Klotz, the Princeton Ringers are comprised of Seminary students, spouses, staff, and friends from churches across the community. All events are free and open to the public with the exception of Carols of Many Nations, which requires advance

VOID SHARING SALIVA WITH BABIES While babies are born without the germs that cause tooth decay, they can get them from their parents. Research shows that, in effect, babies can â&#x20AC;&#x153;catchâ&#x20AC;? caries (tooth decay) from their parents. More correctly, when mothers and fathers have high levels of the bacteria that cause cavities (Streptococcus mutans), the bacteria can be transferred to their toddlers through mouth-to-mouth kissing or sharing of utensils. Once these bacteria establish themselves in babiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mouths, the incidence of cavities becomes more likely. If parents are concerned about the transmission of bacteria to their babies, they can ask for a dental caries test, which measures the concentration of these bacteria in the mouth. In the meantime, saliva transmission should be avoided. Do you have questions about your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dental

health? Our philosophy is not only to treat dental needs, but more importantly, to educate our patients to prevent future problems. To this end, our mission is to provide open and free communication and the highest standard of personalized care in an environment of health, mutual understanding, and respect. We have office hours by appointment at Montgomery Knoll, 192 Tamarack Circle, Skillman. Please call 609924-8300. We offer cosmetic and family dentistry, as well as ZoomÂŽ and InvisalignÂŽ. Please e-mail your questions or comments to: drjamescally@yahoo.com

P.S. The most critical period for decay formation is within the first few months of eruption of teeth, when the enamel is still soft and development is finishing.

registration. For more information, visit ptsem.edu/events. Candle-making Workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Celebrate the approaching Winter Solstice and the return of the light by making candles with the teacher-naturalists. We will create hand-dipped candles and sand candles. Learn how to shape candles and add embellishments, then go home with your unique handmade gifts. For adults and families with children ages 8 and up. Fee per person: $20 ($15 for members).

Mon., Dec. 18 Winter Nature Crafts for Home Schoolers from from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. We dedicate one Monday per month to families who home school their children. Each month we will offer a different topic. Students may be divided into two groups to ensure the activities are age appropriate. In this class, children will create with seeds, pods and other natural items. For ages 5 to 12 and families. Cost is $15 per child ($10 for members).

Thurs., Dec. 21

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Threefold Root of (all?) Evilâ&#x20AC;? will be the topic of a presentation by Christian Wildberg, Professor of Classics at Princeton University, at the meeting of 55-PlusĂ˘â&#x2021;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;&#x161;at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Admission is free, with a $3 donation suggested. What is evil, and where does it come from? In this talk Dr. Wildberg will first introduce the audience to Parmenides, an ancient, all but forgotten thinker in our Western tradition. He will briefly interpret the profound and perplexing message of Parmenidesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; obscure writing, develop his view by applying it to the realm of ethics, and discuss whether or not it helps us find an answer to one of the most pressing questions of our time. Wildberg will be joining the University of Pittsburgh in the spring of 2018, as Andrew W. Mellon Professor of Classics. He is retiring from his current position of Professor of Classics at Princeton University. 55-Plus was organized in 1986 as a non-sectarian group to promote social contacts and friendships among men and women who are either retired or who have flexible working hours.

District considers lights for PHS football field By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer

The Princeton School District is considering installing permanent lights at the high school football field, only if school dismissal time is moved back to later in the day when athletes would have less natural light to practice safely. The idea grew out of the district mulling starting and ending the day later - perhaps as late as 3:45 p.m. compared to the current 2:51 - to address concerns that PHS students are overworked and not getting enough sleep. That change, if the district goes ahead with it or some variation, would have implications for sports teams when it gets darker sooner in the fall. Lights would address that issue, although it is unclear if the district would look to have night games or

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limit the lights to practices only. “The thing is, it’s not a plan yet, it’s only a proposal,” school board President Patrick Sullivan said Thursday. “And it’s a proposal that’s based on a contingency, which is if the schedule turns out to be a certain way, then a proposal would be made to the (school board’s) facilities committee, who would then consider that.” At this stage, the district has not decided whether to change the schedule. That would be the first decision officials make before moving on to whether to pay for installing lights, the cost of which was not immediately available. “And one of the things that we shouldn’t take as a given is that either the start time or the end time will end up being what’s proposed. I think we need to

listen to the feedback of all the people who are impacted by it and act accordingly,” Sullivan said. “We certainly wouldn’t consider a light proposal before we have arrived at a schedule proposal that we all think makes sense.” To hear from the public, the district sent to 600 households who live in the area of the field a letter to let them know what officials had in mind and invite them to a public meeting that was held Dec. 6. Officials said residents had aired qualityof-life concerns. “They’re really concerned about the consequences of what comes with it, like the noise, the traffic, garbage,” board Vice President Dafna Kendal said Thursday. Mayor Liz Lempert said Thursday that she could “not speak specifically” to a plan she has not seen.

dents by 2020 and 900 by 2026; the high school will have 1,825 students by 2025; and the elementary schools will be up “another” 130 students by 2025. This comes with the municipality still waiting on a Mercer County Superior Court judge’s ruling on what its affordable housing requirement will be, one of the considerations for the district. For the referendum, the

district has hired Spiezle Architectural Group, with the firm also working with Fielding Nair International on the “design phase” of the project. That phase will start in January, when the district has scheduled back-to-back information meetings for parents and the community, Jan. 10 starting at 7 p.m. and the other on Jan. 11 at 9:30 a.m., both in the middle school auditorium.

Corridor Continued from Page 1 sion about rezoning the Alexander corridor, but with no specific timetable,” said University Vice President and Secretary Robert K. Durkee by email, when asked Monday if the university planned to ask for a rezoning in 2018. The university has amassed properties along that stretch, including a former service station. The timing of this comes with Nassau Hall having last week released a “planning framework” to guide

its land use decisions in the coming years. Representatives of the university, including Durkee, were on hand at the council meeting Monday to present the report and field questions. As it relates to Alexander Street, the report said: “If rezoned for residential mixeduse, the corridor could be developed in a manner that included housing of various kinds, along with some mix of retail, office, innovation partnership and convening space, potentially a hotel and other uses of interest to the commu-

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panding our facilities and our space for what is an inevitably a rising enrollment.” No relief is in sight, either. He said the district’s demographer has projected “continued growth for the next ten years,” something Princeton needs to “plan for,” in Cochrane’s words. He showed that JW is forecast to have 800 stuLegal Notices

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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Princeton at its regular meeting on December 7, 2017 adopted the Findings of Fact:

Apartment Waiting List Opening

Ilene Cutroneo, LUA Assistant to the Planner/Board Secretary PRINCETON PLANNING BOARD PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $23.10 Affidavit: $15.00

NOTICE OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AWARD

The Princeton Housing Authority will reopen the waiting list for all apartments for a one week period beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending January 5, 2018 at 4pm. The waiting list for the senior and disabled apartments will remain open throughout the year.

The Township of West Windsor has awarded Change Order #2 for the contract with Municipal Maintenance Company for the following reasons:

All applications, except for senior/disabled apartments, must be returned to the Housing Authority office at 1 Redding Circle on or before January 31, 2018 in order to be eligible for placement on the waiting list.

Change Order is required due to unforeseen circumstances, since there was no way to know that the valve does not fully close off and seal the force main. It is unreasonable for the Township to delay this Contractor by attempting to separately bid out for this valve replacement as an independent contract. The Contractor is experienced in the proposed work and the Project Engineer has determined their proposed fees to be fair and reasonable. To further delay the work would expose the Township to significant delay claims from the Contractor, as well as additional costs to retain a consultant to prepare plans and specifications to publicly bid the additional work. It would also push the construction of the project into the middle of the winter season, where it could be further delayed by unfavorable site conditions.

Any questions can be directed to the Princeton Housing Authority’s main office at:

Change Order #2 $55,027.74 which amends the total not to exceed to $141,949.74

1 Redding Circle Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-3448

This contract, disclosure certification, and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk.

PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $25.20 Affidavit: $15.00

Sharon L. Young Township Clerk West Windsor Township

Applications can be completed and submitted online at our website www.princetonhousing.org, picked up at the Housing Authority office at 1 Redding Circle, Princeton NJ 08540, between the hours of 9am-4pm, mailed by calling our office, or downloaded from our website at www.princetonhousing.org.

PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $28.35

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Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance entitled:

Sealed bids for SPORTS PROGRAMS / CAMPS will be received by the

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Princeton at its regular meeting on December 7, 2017 adopted the Findings of Fact:

ORDINANCE 2017-32 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TOWNSHIP CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST WINDSOR CHAPTER 4 ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT, ARTICLE 14, “PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT”; TERM; PRESIDING OFFICER; ANNUAL MEETING

Township Clerk Township of Plainsboro Municipal Building 641 Plainsboro Road Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536 on Friday, December 29, 2017 until 11:00 a.m., at the address set forth above. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER 11:00a.m., BIDS RECEIVED AFTER SUCH TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO THE BIDDER. SEALED BIDS WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED AND READ ALOUD AT ADDRESS AND TIME SET FORTH ABOVE. Specifications and other information may be obtained at the Purchasing Office of the Township of Plainsboro between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 4:30p.m. 609-799-0909 extension 1406.

was duly approved and adopted on Second and Final reading at a regular meeting of the West Windsor Township Council held on June 26, 2017 and was approved by Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh on December 11, 2017. This Ordinance shall become effective on December 31, 2017.

Copies of the documents are on file in the office of the Planning Board of Princeton, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours.

PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $22.05

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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Princeton at its regular meeting on December 7, 2017 adopted the Findings of Fact:

ATTEST: Carol J. Torres, Township Clerk PP. 1x. 12/15/17 Fee: $30.45

APPLICANT: INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY – 9/14/17 Major Site Plan w/variances File # P1616-433P LOCATION: Einstein Drive; Block 10501, Lot 1.03 NATURE OF APPLICATION: Major site plan with variances to construct 16,875 square feet with associated parking and driveway improvements throughout the site. ADOPTED: 12/7/17

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Addendum #1 Princeton Public Library Cleaning Services Request for Bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the original bid specifications dated Dec. 8, 2017 for the Princeton Public Library Cleaning Services are amended as noted in Addendum No. 1 and that this Addendum shall become a part of the bid specifications. Addendum No. 1 clarifies, adds and/or changes the original bid specifications and provides information requested by prospective bidders.

Copies of the documents are on file in the office of the Planning Board of Princeton, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours. Ilene Cutroneo, LUA Assistant to the Planner/Board Secretary PRINCETON PLANNING BOARD

A copy of the bid specifications including Addendum No. 1 may be examined and obtained at the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, New Jersey, 08542, Administration Office, third floor, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or can be mailed or emailed. Prospective bidders may request these documents by calling 609-924-9529 x1250. The Princeton Public Library reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any minor informalities or irregularities in the Proposal received and to accept the bid which is in the best interest of the Library. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 17:27-1. A. 40A: 11-1 et seq. and N.J.A.C 5:34.

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Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Princeton at its regular meeting on December 7, 2017 adopted the resolution: RESOLUTION: ADOPTED:

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APPLICANT: CAP & GOWN CLUB OF PRINCETON - 10/19/17 Minor Site Plan w/variances File # P1717-443PM LOCATION: 61 Prospect Ave; Block 4902, Lot 7 NATURE OF APPLICATION: Minor site plan with variances to construct 1,770 square foot one story with basement addition on the west side of the existing building. The addition will provide 96 additional seats for dining at 12 tables. ADOPTED: 2/7/17

NOTICE MERCER COUNTY INSURANCE FUND COMMISSION CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR THE REGULAR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTICE is hereby given that the Mercer County Insurance Fund Commission has rescheduled the December meeting to December 21, 2017 at 3:00 PM with an EXECUTIVE SESSION to be held in Room 211 of the Mercer County Administration Building, 640 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ, for the express purpose of the following:

Any business properly brought before the Board Pending or Anticipated Litigation and Strategies The above is the information known at the time of publication. Additions and or deletions may change without further notice. PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $19.95

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TAKE NOTICE that the Mayor and Council of Princeton, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey has awarded the following contract without competitive bidding executed as an extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1) (a) at a meeting held on December 11, 2017. The contract and the resolution authorizing them are available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk as follows: SERVICE

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On November 21, 2017 the Princeton Housing Authority by Resolution adopted a schedule of regular meetings for the year 2018. The time, date and location of these meetings are accurately set forth therein. Consistent with the Open Public Meetings Law: P.L. 1975 c231, which requires that all meetings of public bodies shall be open to the public at all times, a notice of these meetings was provided to the Clerk of the Municipality of Princeton, the Princeton Packet, and is posted on the Authority’s website and public bulletin board at the PHA administrative office.

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Schedule of Regular Board Meetings For Calendar Year 2018 Princeton Housing Authority

Jeffrey R. Surenian and Assosciate & Buzak Law Group

Amended PSA-Special Counsel - Affordable Housing Litigation

2017

Not to exceed $15,000.00

University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro

Well Baby/Child Health Conference Clinic

2018

Not to exceed $6,000.00

Anjali Sharma, D.O.

Pediatric Services for Princeton’s Well Baby Clinic

2018

Not to exceed $12,000.00

Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC

Amended PSA – Deer Carcass Removal

2017

Not to exceed $5,000.00

Deer Carcass Removal Service, LLC

Deer Carcass Removal

2018

Not to exceed $5,000.00

Montgomery Township

Back-up Animal Control Services

2018

Not to exceed $8,100.00

Date Tuesday, January 16 Tuesday, February 20 Tuesday, March 20 Tuesday, April 17 Tuesday, May 15 Tuesday, June 19 Tuesday, July 17 No meeting in August Tuesday, September 18 Tuesday, October 16 Tuesday, November 20 Tuesday, December 18

Small Veterinary Animal Endowment (SAVE)

Animal Boarding Services

2018

Not to exceed$13,000.00

PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $35.00 Affidavit: $15.00

A & E Consulting

Environmental Consulting Services

2018

Not to exceed $2,500.00

Montgomery Township

Health Education Services

2018

Not to exceed $7,500.00

Carol Nicholas

Supplemental Public Health Nursing Services

2018

Not to exceed $28,000.00

Kathryn Korwin

Public Health Nursing Services

2018

Not to exceed $28,000.00

HiTOPS

Adolescent Education Services

2018

Not to exceed $10,000.00

Miller, Porter & Mueller

Amended PSA – Matter of Hadaya vs Planning Board

2017

Not to exceed $12,000.00

PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $75.25

2018 Annual Calendar 12/7/17

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Board of Princeton at its regular meeting on December 7, 2017 adopted the Findings of Fact:

Pat McAvenia, Facilities Manager Princeton Public Library PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $38.85

PUBLIC NOTICE: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at the Central Office, 321 Village Road East, West Windsor. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a Board Retreat to discuss the 2018-2019 budget. No action will be taken.

Copies of the documents are on file in the office of the Planning Board of Princeton, 400 Witherspoon Street; Princeton, NJ and may be viewed during normal business hours.

PP, 1x, 12/15/17 Fee: $22.05 Affidavit: $15.00

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by using the Princeton Public Library – Acknowledgment of Receipt of Addenda form included in the original bid specifications and return same with their bid. Addendum No. 1 shall become a part of the original specifications and is to be attached thereto. All bidders who requested a copy of the bid specifications on or prior to the date of this notice will be provided a copy of Addendum No. 1 as required by law.

APPLICANT: 20 PALMER SQUARE EAST, LLC – 9/28/17 Major Site Plan with Historic Preservation Plan approval File # P1616-343PM LOCATION: 20 Palmer Square East; Block 20.02, Lot 70 NATURE OF APPLICATION: Major Site Plan & Historic Preservation Plan for the readaptive conversion of existing post office building to a 222 seat restaurant/brew pub with a 76 seat bar. Expansion of the mezzanine level to approximately 1052 square feet and will contain a dining area. ADOPTED: 12/7/17

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Bidders are required to comply with the Requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. and N.J.A.C.:17:27

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nity and the university.” “Such a redevelopment of this corridor,” the report continued, “could significantly enhance the streetscape and create an attractive gateway to town and campus.” “And I think it’s one of those areas where you’d want whatever goes in there to meet community needs,” Mayor Lempert said. She said the community loses “a lot of revenue” to hotels that carry the name Princeton but are located in another town. The municipality has the ability to charge a hotel tax.

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WHAT’S UP

Stuart’s Spaulding nets 1,000th point in win

RESULTS

By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

AAU cross country Montgomery Middle School students Sean Scarpa and Arianne Bilodeau competed in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships, which were held on Dec. 9 in Tallahassee, Fla. Scarpa finished 197th out of 432 runners competing in the boys 11-12 race with a time of 11:20, while Bilodeau was 101st out of a field of 369 runners in the girls race, finishing in 12:16. The two runners qualified for the national meet with strong performances at the Region 2 Junior Olympic Championship meet, which was held Nov. 19 in Youngwood, Pa. Scarpa finished 17th in the 3,000 meter race for runners 11-12 years old, covering the course in 11:28. Bilodeau was sixth in the girls race, covering the course in 11:50. Both Scarpa and Bilodeau are seventh graders at Montgomery Middle School.

Princeton U hoops The Princeton University men’s basketball team improved to 3-6 on the season with a 69-58 victory over Monmouth on Tuesday at Jadwin Gym. Myles Stephens scored 19 points and Devin Cannady hit on 18 in the triumph for the Tigers. Princeton heads west and will return to action on Saturday at CalPoly before facing Southern California on Dec. 19. The Princeton women’s basketball team fell to 6-3 with a 70-50 loss at Rutgers on Wednesday. Sydney Jordan and Abby Meyers scored 11 points apiece in the loss, which snapped a three-game Princeton winning streak. The Tigers are back in action on Sunday at Wagner.

Jalynn Spaulding may not have her tebeen thinking too much about how close she was to scoring her 1,000th career point, but the rest of the Stuart Country Day School basketball community was. With balloons in the background, players from the middle school team crept closer and closer to the court as Spaulding drew closer to the milestone. When her layup with 2:10 left to play in the opening quarter against Princeton Day School on Wednesday produced her 1,000th career point, the younger players were as happy as anyone. “I just wanted to play like normal,” said Spaulding, who finished the game with 15 points as the Tartans topped PDS, 60-35. “I still wanted to pass and do the right things. I think it is important, but I am just trying to focus on winning. It has come into my mind, but I have not been super focused about it.” Spaulding’s basket helped Stuart build a 22-0 lead after the first quarter. The lead grew to 26-0 before the Panthers started to get back into the game. “I feel like when we get a lead we have to maintain the lead and not get lazy,” Spaulding said of the win. “So it is important to keep the defense going.” The victory lifted Stuart’s record to 4-1 on the season, while

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Stuart Country Day School's Jalynn Spaulding scored her 1,000th career point in Wednesday's 60-35 victory over Princeton Day School. She is pictured with family members David Spaulding, Michele Spaulding and Jared Spaulding, as well as Tartans' head coach Justin Leith. PDS fell to 1-4 with the loss. BeyShana Clark led the Tartans with 16 points, while Jasmine Hansford scored 11 and Nia Melvin scored 10. “I think the team chemistry this year feels like it is the best it has ever been,” said Spaulding, a senior who is in her third year with Stuart. “I feel like we are meshing

well together and have a really good shot at competing in the Prep B and the Mercer County Tournament. “I want to try to keep us more together. If we get down and we have problems in a game we have to come together.” The triumph over PDS came after a weekend at the Mercers-

Cougars’ chemistry could lead to success By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

PDS hockey The Princeton Day School boys’ ice hockey team defeated Delbarton, 1-0, on Wednesday as Russell Friedman scored the lone goal of the game with assists from Birch Gorman and Cade McLaughlin. Boris Gorelenkov recorded the shutout in goal for the Panthers, who improved to 5-3 on the season with the victory. PDS was coming off an impressive 4-3 overtime victory over Wyoming Seminary (Pa.). Ty Eastman, who had two goals in the game, scored the game-winner in overtime for the Panthers.

COLLEGE Wagner swimming The Montgomery High graduates Jenna D’Allegro and Michelle D’Allegro are members of the Wagner College women’s swim team that captured its second straight ECAC Championship in a meet held Dec. 1-3 in East Meadow, N.Y. Jenna D’Allegro, a sophomore, finished 11th in the 200 breaststroke, while Michelle D’Allegro, a freshman, was part of the 200 medley relay that finished in third place. Wagner finished the threeday meet with 1,277.5 points to easily outdistance secondplace Fairfield, which finished with 830 points. The Seahawks, who are 6-1 on the season, will return to action on Jan. 5 with a tri-meet at Fairfield where they will also face St. Peter’s.

burg (Pa.) Tournament, where Stuart posted victories over St. Anne’s-Belfield of Virginia and Stone Ridge of Maryland. “I don’t want to look at the scoreboard,” said Stuart coach Justin Leith, whose team will host New Hope-Solebury today. “I just want them to be consistent. We See SPAULDING, Page 9

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Bell leads Tigers Amir Bell scored 11 points and added four assists as the Princeton University men's basketball team improved to 3-6 with a 69-58 victory over Monmouth on Tuesday night at Jadwin Gym. Myles Stephens led the Tigers with 19 points, while Devin Cannady contributed 18 points. Princeton will be on the road for the next week as they travel to California to take on Cal-Poly on Saturday and USC on Tuesday. The Tigers will then play three games in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu from Dec. 22-25.

Young PHS hoops team will grow with experience By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

The Princeton High boys’ basketball roster is deeper this year than it has been in a number of years. But what the Little Tigers have in numbers, they lack in experience. The Princeton lineup will feature a number of newcomers this season as the team looks to improve on last year’s 12-14 record. “We lost nine seniors, so there is not as much returning as we might like,” said second-year head coach Patrick Noone. “We’re a young team that works hard and we’ll have to pick things up as we go. I’m excited about the potential. The only problem is the youth. But with the youth comes enthusiasm. We’re just going to have to be patient with them and know we’re going to make some mistakes.” Seniors Tommy Doran and

Sam Tartar are back at the guard positions. The other seniors on the roster are Charles An, Michael Frost, John Girouard, Yannick Ibrahim and Will Poston. The junior class includes Ben Amon, Ev Filion, Jaylen Johnson, Jack McMahon, Brendan Rougas and Isaac Webb. The sophomores are Jay Jackson, Amon Jakisa, Riley McMahon. “This is a fun group to coach,” Noone said. “Tommy Doran took a giant step forward from last year to this year. Jaylen Johnson is really starting to come into his own. Jay Jackson, Riley McMahon and Brendan Rougas are all looking stronger. We have a nice core of players that I think will develop and be successful.” The team has a pair of senior starters in Doran and Tartar. The rest of the starting lineup could be young and will have to grow as it gains experience.

“We might start three sophomores,” Noone said. “We’re going to be young and we’ll probably take some lumps early on as we develop. This is year two of the program and we can see the difference from last year to this year. Things are going in the right direction.” Princeton will open the season tonight at home against Lawrence. Outside of the Colonial Valley Conference, the Little Tigers will play in the Montgomery Holiday Tournament, where they will face Medford Tech and Montgomery. There are also games with Morristown, Princeton Day School, St. John Vianney and Wall. “The CVC is tough and we have some tough games outside of the league,” Noone said. “I’m excited to see what these guys can do. It’s a great group of kids to be around and they have been working hard. They have a lot of energy and are really willing to learn.”

Kris Grundy likes the makeup of his Montgomery High boys’ basketball team. “We have really good team chemistry,” said Grundy, who is in his 13th season as the Cougars’ head coach. “Our kids are playing tough. We played Plainfield in a scrimmage and hammered them. We played well against Westfield. We have to fine-tune some things, but we’ve been working hard. We have Pennsauken coming in for our first game on Saturday and we’re excited. We have great leadership from the three senior captains. We will rely on the play of the seniors and the experience of our juniors.” Montgomery has three seniors on the roster and those players share the co-captain role for the squad. Mack Bloom, Lawrence Levy and Aaron Thomas will provide the leadership on a roster that also includes nine juniors, many of whom played big minutes a year ago when Montgomery finished 10-14. The juniors on the roster are Kevin Fromelt, Riley Greene, Joe Elicone, Kyle Howard, Rohan Prakash, Ben Heubach, Will Marrapodi, Andrew D’Avino and Anthony Bellavia. “Fromelt and Bloom were both starters last year,” Grundy said. “”Prakash also started some games and Levy was out first guy off bench. Howard started some last year. We have a lot of experience coming back. Riley Greene has had an amazing preseason and is playing well. The talent this there. We just have to mesh and we have to play hard defensively. We have to shoot the ball well from the outside. We’ll take a lot of three-point shots this year.” As is always the case with a Grundy coached team, Montgomery will emphasize the defensive end of the floor. See COUGARS, Page 9

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Raiders hope to overcome early-season injury bug By Bob Nuse Sports Editor

The Hun School girls’ basketball program appears to be on the way back. Just two years removed from a one-victory season, the Raiders are off to a 2-3 start this year and have given veteran head coach Bill Holup plenty of reason for optimism. “Two years ago we had

one win and then last year we won 10,” recalled Holup, whose team dropped a 49-38 decision on Wednesday against Baldwin School (Pa.). “Last year Anna (Maguire) missed 11 games with an injury and that hurt us. This year we have had some hard luck with the injury bug. “We have actually been battling injuries most of this season. Two girls are out

until January and two more have been missing practice due to injury but played in the last game.” The Raiders have been without freshman Kennedy Jardine, who played in the season-opener but has missed the last four games, as well as junior Leah Sutphen. Holup expects both players to return to the lineup in January. “We have some nice, tal-

ented players and it is a good group of girls and that helps,” said Holup, whose team will compete in the Westtown School Tournament this weekend in Pennsylvania. Those players who have been healthy enough to play have helped Hun get off to a nice start. The Raiders opened the season with a 49-27 win over Germantown Friends, and after losses to Padua Academy

and Lawrenceville, bounced back with a 52-35 victory over Agnes Irwin. In the win over Agnes Irwin, junior Jada Jones filled the stat sheet with 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists. senior Kai Volcy had 12 points and 13 rebounds, while sophomore Alexis Harvell had 10 points and eight rebounds. “Jada is our leading returning scorer and she has

Jalynn has really been from last year to this year,” Leith said. “She has been finishing around the basket and pushing the basketball. She has been shooting the ball well and overall she has been a leader to our eight freshmen. We have eight freshmen this year and the expectations have been set for her for three years and Maddie for four years so they’re really helping them with the transition period of being freshmen.” Spaulding and Madeline Michaels are the two key seniors in the lineup. Clark is a junior, Hansford a sophomore and the roster includes eight freshman. Among them is Melvin, who has taken over as the Tartans’ point guard. “She is a good addition

to the team,” Spaulding said. “She stays calm and runs the offense really well. She is our main point guard now and that is really good for us.” Leith likes the direction his young team has taken this year, building on each game. “As long as we continue to get better every practice and every game I will be happy and we have certainly done that so far,” Leith said. On the other side, PDS shook off a rough start to the game and played Stuart even over the last three quarters of the game. After trailing by as much as 26 points, the Panthers outscored Stuart the rest of the way. “We just have not been

healthy,” PDS coach Kamau Bailey said. “In no game thus far have I had all five starters. We went to the tournament at Hill with only two of our starters. We were missing Maddie Coyne and Kate Bennett had a knee injury. So that was tough going into that tournament with just two starters. “We just have to work on our execution a little bit better. This is one of those teams that if we played them a little later in the season maybe it would have been a different result.” Bridget Kane finished with 15 points and Coyne had 12 in the loss to Stuart. The Panthers fell to 1-4 but showed enough after the opening quarter to be encouraged going forward. “I have a really good

group of girls right here and they are working hard in practice,” said Bailey, who has also been with starter Ryan Robinson all season. “As soon as we tweak a few things and everyone is back and healthy we’ll be good to go. “I think we are going to have a really solid season. I am optimistic about who we have and where we are at right now. On this particular day we didn’t get off to a good start.” Once they are healthy, the Panthers have plenty of experience with a senior group that includes Kane, Coyne, Robinson and Bennett. “We’ll be fine,” Bailey said. “We have all the right pieces. It’s just a matter of putting them all together.”

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Continued from Page 8 talked about that last week. We beat a top team in the state of Virginia on Friday and then we had a game on Saturday. It was about consistency. The week before that we beat Peddie by one point and then we lost to Pennington and we looked like two different teams. “The idea coming in today was to be more consistent and not worry about the score and make sure we just played tough defense and ran our offense.” The gym had a special feel to it as Spaulding edged closer to he 1,000th career point. She needed seven points coming into the game and with each basket the excitement grew. “The biggest jump with

Cougars Continued from Page 8 “Defense is going to be our calling card, like it has been since I took over at Montgomery High School,” Grundy said. “We will defend hard for 32 minutes and I hope our defense keeps us in games. We are playing some very

good teams. Our division of the Skyland Conference is loaded this year. I hope our offense takes care of itself. We just have to defend.” Montgomery will play in the Raritan Division of the Skyland Conference along with Hunterdon Central, Watchung Hills, North

Hunterdon, Phillipsburg and Immaculata. There will also be a number of nonleague games against some top-notch competition. “We are playing some different teams this year,” Grundy said. “Pennsauken is new. We’re also playing a couple of showcase games. We’re playing up at

County College of Morris against Chatham and that will be a tough game. We’re in the Prime Time Shootout playing Moorestown and they are very good. And we’re hosting the Coaches Vs. Cancer at Montgomery again this year with six games where we hope to raise a

lot of money for cancer research. That should be a fun day and we’ll play the final game of the day against Somerville.” The Cougars will also be the host to their own holiday tournament, facing Bridgewater (Dec. 27) and Princeton(Dec. 29) in the two games.

been off to a terrific start,” Holup said of Jones, who is averaging 18.2 points per game through the first five games of the season. The Raiders added a pair of talented newcomers in Jardine and Volcy. Jardine had seven points and four rebounds in the opener, but has missed the last four games. Volcy is a post-graduate from Bloomfield and has given the Raiders a strong inside presence. She had 19 points and 19 rebounds in the loss to Baldwin. The Raiders will once again face some huge challenges on their schedule. Blair Academy is the favorite in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League, which also includes a strong Lawrenceville team. Legal Notices Take Notice, that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 et seq., application has been made to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to receive title papers authorizing the sale of 2002, Mercedes, C L K 4 3 0 , WDBLK70G92T112101 on December 27th 2017, and 12pm by means of public/private sale. This described motor vehicle which came into possession of Union Line Garage through abandonment or failure of owners to claim it may be examined at 1545 Reed Rd. Pennington, NJ 08534. Objections to this sale, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the following address: State of New Jersey, Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Titles Unit, 225 East State Street, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, NJ 08666. PP,12/8/2017 & 12/15/2017 Fee: $22.40, Aff: $15.00 Take Notice, that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 et seq., application has been made to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, to receive title papers authorizing the sale of 2004, Mercedes, S500, WDBNG84JX4A430068 on December 27th 2017, and 12pm by means of public/private sale. This described motor vehicle which came into possession of Union Line Garage through abandonment or failure of owners to claim it may be examined at 1545 Reed Rd. Pennington, NJ 08534. Objections to this sale, if any, should be made immediately in writing to the following address: State of New Jersey, Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Titles Unit, 225 East State Street, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, NJ 08666. PP, 2x, 12/8/17, 12/15/17 Fee: $21.70 Aff: $15.00

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He Really Does Want to Go Home Steven Van Zandt will end his ‘Soulfire’ tour right where it began, at the Count Basie Theatre By Mike Morsch

teven Van Zandt had been writing songs for five or six years, but wasn’t really happy with anything he had produced. He just couldn’t find his way in the music business. Despite that, he did score a gig as a guitarist in the early 1970s on what was then informally called an “oldies circuit” — jobs reserved for those successful American artists whose careers had been steamrolled by the British Invasion, led by the Beatles, in the mid-1960s. The “oldies circuit” featured multiple act arena shows that not only played places like Madison Square Garden, but also Las Vegas casinos and smaller hotels. “It was a circuit that unless you were on it, it was kind of invisible,” Van Zandt, 67, says. “The artists really resented it being called an ‘oldies circuit.’ Many of them were only in their late 30s and early 40s, the prime of their life. Suddenly they were put out to pasture and it was a real tragedy.” Although it was a difficult existence for once-famous artists, Van Zandt was having a great time. He was meeting some of the pioneers of the industry, many of them his musical heroes. “So I said to myself, I gotta go to school in my head as far as writing goes because I’m just not getting anywhere,” Van Zandt says. “And I asked myself, ‘What’s the beginning of rock ’n’ roll songwriting?’” The answer, he determined, was Leiber and Stoller. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were songwriting and record producing partners who in the 1950s and 1960s penned such hits as “Jailhouse Rock” for Elvis Presley, “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown” for the Coasters, “There Goes My Baby” and “On Broadway” for the Drifters and “Stand By Me” for Ben E. King, the one-time lead singer for the Drifters. It just so happened that King and the Drifters were among the artists who were on the “oldies circuit” with Van Zandt in the early 1970s and he decided he was going to write a song for them. The result was a tune titled “I Don’t Want to Go

Steven Van Zandt will wrap up his “Soulfire” tour with a concert at the Count Basie Theatre, Dec. 23.

Home,” but King and the Drifters never saw the song. “I never quite had the courage to give it to them and it ended up with Southside” Johnny Lyon, Van Zandt says. A few years later, Van Zandt hooked up with Bruce Springsteen for Springsteen's “Born to Run” tour in 1975 and also with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes to develop what has come to be known as the Sound of Asbury Park, or the “Jersey Shore sound” — where soulful horns meet rock ’n’ roll guitars. Van Zandt would produce and offer his song, “I Don’t Want to Go Home,” as the title track to the

A highlight of Steven Van Zandt's “Soulfire” tour came in London when Paul McCartney joined him for a performance of "I Saw Her Standing There."

Asbury Jukes' debut album in 1976. That song and Van Zandt’s evolution as a producer, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee as a member of Springsteen’s E Street Band, have come full circle with the release of his latest solo album, “Soulfire,” which dropped in the spring. Among the songs on the album is “I Don’t Want to Go Home” in its original sound. “I produced it a little bit differently for Southside than I originally pictured it because the Jukes didn’t have that kind of harmony,” Van Zandt says. “So for ‘Soulfire,’ I went back to what I originally envisioned, which was the singer sings and the background vocals answer. It was a return to what I had first pictured as a Drifters song.” Despite what he wrote in the song, it turns out Little Steven does indeed want to go home. The “Soulfire” tour — with Van Zandt’s band the Disciples of Soul — which kicked off at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank in the spring, will end this run at the Basie with a show titled “Little Steven’s Holiday Homecoming" on Dec. 23. The Basie is the home field venue for Van Zandt, who grew up in neighboring Middletown in the 1960s and went to the theater — then called the Carlton Theater — to see all the popular films of the day. “It was my local movie theater when I was growing up. That was like going to the big city, 20 minutes away,” Van Zandt says. “It’s where I saw ‘A Hard Day’s Night,’ ‘The Nutty Professor,’ ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ all the important movies.” Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen, have been supporters of the Basie for some time. Van Zandt has played a series of performances that have supported the non-profit theater’s $20 million capital campaign and expansion plan, which broke ground earlier this fall. Continued on Page 5B

Also Inside: Bob Brown reviews ‘A Christmas Carol’ at McCarter • Your guide to holiday events, live music, art and more

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STAGE REVIEW

By Bob Brown

‘A Christmas Carol’ at McCarter The classic is told with breathtaking sets, dazzling effects, and a whole lot of heart

s traditions go, Princeton’s annual staging of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is about as fundamental as flaming figgy pudding and just as scrumptious. Over the decades, many Scrooges have humbugged their way across the stage at McCarter Theatre, each with a different twist. The present production, adapted by David Thompson and directed by Adam Immerwahr, continues through New Year’s Eve. This show has always been a spectacle, with breathtaking sets and dazzling effects — not that you need these to make a classic palatable. England’s entire socio-economic spectrum is crammed into this compact morality tale, from the grinding poverty of the Cratchit’s flat to the conspicuous comfort of nephew Fred’s parlor. You may remember fondly the productions of Christmases past, directed by Michael Unger, with elaborate, looming sets by Ming Cho Lee and music by Michael Starobin. For years, Scrooge was embodied in the person of Graeme Malcom, as Scroogely a Scrooge as Scrooge could be. Good as these productions were, a fresh-up was needed. Last year of this version. McCarter still uses Thompson’s adaptation with a few significant differences — some in the story line and others in the production values. Daniel Ostling’s sets are perfect in period detail, but they are much more mobile and modular. Scrooge’s office is a compact one-story affair, and Fezziwig’s is suggested with bolts of cloth and papers on rolling racks Where an entire façade had once represented Scrooge’s house, now a disembodied front door makes do, suggesting the rooms behind it. (The knocker has a little more personality.) Scrooge’s interior walls and staircase, gloomy and foreboding as ever, fly up and away as the spirits of Christmas descend, one by one. Lighting by Lap Chi Chu does much to create the shifting moods. And the marvelous period costumes by Linda Cho transport you right back to London circa 1843. Music is front and center this year. Before the curtain goes up, the evening begins with a sing-a-long, “In Dulci Jubilo” led by a small chorus holding cue cards (sometimes upside down). And there are songs peppered throughout the production. Music Director Charles Sundquist, the force behind these moments for the past 26 seasons, makes his final bow with this production. The richly evocative musical soundtrack for the production is by the late Michael Friedman. Of course, there’s dancing at every opportunity, choreographed by Lorin Latarro. As always, the heart of the show is Dickens’ simple tale of transformation, wrapped in a ghost story. The shade of Jacob Marley (Michael Genet, aided by aerial effects) in-

Greg Wood as Scrooge and Mimi B. Francis as the Ghost of Christmas Present in McCarter Theatre’s production of “A Christmas Carol.” terrupts the miserly Scrooge (Michael Wood) in his bedtime ritual, leading to a sleepless night of serial hauntings: The ghosts of Christmas Past (Adeline Edwards, lit up in a sparkling outfit), Christmas Present (Mimi B. Francis, who ebulliently commandeers a mobile staircase), and Christmas Future (Christopher Livingston, silent but on solid ground — no more marionette ghosts). There are many new faces in major roles, including Jon Norman Schneider and Jessica Beford as the poor but happy Mr. and Mrs. Cratchit and their brood: Peter, Martha and Belinda (Ethan Chang, Ayla Delvalle and Amelia Cutter), along with Tiny Tim (Roman Engel). Uptown is Scrooge’s nephew Fred with his wife, Lilly (John Hudson Odom and Jamila Sabarres-Klemm — both of whom double in other roles). They, like Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig (Thom Sesma and Anne L. Nathan), enjoy a good party, providing occasion for dancing and parlor games. The central role of Scrooge links it all together, and Wood makes the character his own. Fiercely anti-Christmas, he gradually melts with each visitation. By the end, he’s virtually a kid who’s having his first Christmas. Wood

is purely giddy as the reformed Scrooge. Even Mrs. Dilber (Sue Jin Song) breaks down in tears at the sight of her miserly master now reborn. Unlike most of his countrymen, Dickens had lived in two worlds. As a boy, he was thrown to work in a factory when his father was cast into a debtor’s prison. As an adult, he endured the pleasures and the pressures of his fame. One can’t help feeling that Scrooge’s comeuppance is a projection of Dickens’ guilt for having risen above what others couldn’t. Dickens reminds us that if we are comfortable, we should be blessed by our generosity rather than our privilege — this season and all year long. Sentimental as it is, this production of A Christmas Carol under, Immerwahr’s unerring direction, is no less dazzling and a bit more sprightly in the telling than those before. It’s a holiday essential. You’ll exit the theater singing.

“A Christmas Carol” continues at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, through Dec. 31. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787.

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IN CONCERT By Anthony Stoeckert

Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas Richie Cole and his quartet will play holiday faves at Randy Now’s Man Cave Looking to get jazzed up over the holiday season? Then Randy Now’s Man Cave is the place to be. The record store in Bordentown will present a Christmas concert by Richie Cole, a Trenton-born jazz musician whose career spans 40 years. Along with his quartet, Cole will perform a “Holiday Madness” concert at the Man Cave, Dec. 22. The concert follows Cole’s Christmas album, “Have Yourself an Alto Madness Christmas,” which he released last year. “At this time of the year, I do my jazz Christmas show,” Cole says. “I’ll be playing some Christmas stuff, it’s not ‘Jingle Bells,’ it’s jazz.” He says the concert will feature a lot of Christmas favorites performed in Cole’s style, along with some original tunes. “It’s mostly songs you’re familiar with, done my own way,” he says. “I wrote a couple of original songs, too. I do a version of “Bad Santa” that I sing, that’s an original song. It’s swinging Christmas music.” Cole says creating arrangements for well known holiday songs begins with him thinking of a concept. “Half the record is with my Alto Madness orchestra, with four horns, like a little big band sound,” he says. “I

also have a vocal group on there and then I have some quartet things, so it’s a combination of instrumentation. I just hear it a certain way and write it down.” It would seem Cole was destined for a life in music. Born in Trenton, his father owned jazz clubs in the city in the 1950s and ‘60s. Cole started at a young age, playing a saxophone that was in his house. “Somehow I grew up with a saxophone all my life,” he says. “Either somebody hocked it, or left it, or sold it to my father.” In 1969, he was studying at the Berklee College of Music in Boston when a friend told him legendary drummer Buddy Rich was looking for an alto sax player. That led to Cole’s first professional music job, playing for Rich until 1971. “I was with him for two and a half years, it was a fabulous time in my life,” Cole says. “I’ve been very fortunate in my life. I had a lot of good breaks and I was ready to take them when it came time. My first big break was Buddy Rich, you can’t get any bigger than that. He was wonderful. I did my job, I minded my own business and I treated him with the respect that he deserved, so we got a long just fine.” He also played in Doc Severinsen’s band, including

playing on “The Tonight Show” on occasion when the Johnny Carson-hosted version of the show was based in New York City. After Carson left for California in 1972, Cole stayed in New York, working with singer Eddie Jefferson in the 1970s before focusing on his own music. Cole lives in Pittsburgh these days, and is making the Bordentown stop as part of a tour that also will include gigs at Frddie’s Tavern in Ewing, Dec. 20, and the 1868 Sanctuary arts and Cultural Center in Ewing, Dec. 23. Cole says he likes living in Pittsburgh, in part because the people there are similar to people from his home state. “I feel very comfortable here, very at home because the people here are like Jersey people, they’re for real,” Cole says. “I lived down in L.A. for a while and they’re a bunch of bull——ers, you can’t believe a word they say. But here it’s like being in Jersey, what you see is what you get.”

piece brings the famous story to life, through Dec. 30; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. “A Christmas Carol,” McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. David Thompson’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ story of the miserly Scrooge and the spirits who change his life on Christmas Eve, through Dec. 31; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Comedic take on classic story with five actors, three ladders and lots of music, Dec. 8-31; bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121.

Monster, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, Dec. 18, 3, 6 p.m., $35$55; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469.

Richie Cole will perform at Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $15; www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. For information on Cole’s music and performances, go to www.richiecole.com.

THINGS TO DO

HOLIDAYS STAGE “A Christmas Carol,” Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179 Lambertville. Musical adaptation of Charles Dickens holiday story about Scrooge and the spirits who change his fate, through Dec. 17, $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. “The Charitable Sisterhood Christmas Spectacular,” ActorsNET of Bucks County’s Heritage Center theater, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pennsylvania. The ladies of the Charitable Second Trinity Victory Church have a mystery on their hands after their Baby Jesus is stolen, through Dec. 17, $20, $17 seniors (62 and up), $10 children 12 and under; www.actorsnetbucks.org; 215-295-3694. “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre on the Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. A group of actors and technicians gather in a 1940s radio station at holiday time to perform a live broadcast of It’s a Wonderful Life. Replete with Foley sound effects, commercials from the era, and sprinkled throughout with a generous dose of humor and music, this charming

CHILDREN’S THEATRE “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Music Mountain Theatre, 1483 Route 179 Lambertville. Stage version of the “Peanuts” special in which Charlie Brown searched for the true meaning of Christmas, through Dec. 17, $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical based on the classic TV special featuring Rudolph, Yukon Cornelius, Hermey the Elf, the Abominable Snow

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BALLET “Nutcracker” for kids,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Abridged, narrated version of the classic ballet, Dec. 15-17; www.kelseyatmccc.org; 609570-3333. American Repertory Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” American Repertory Ballet’s production of Tchaikovsky’s ballet featuring professional dancers and students from the Princeton Ballet School: State Theatre of New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. www.arballet.org.

CLASSICAL MUSIC “Handel’s Messiah,” Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. Performed by members of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Xian Zhang, conductor. Featuring Erin Wall, soprano; Nancy Maultsby, mezzo-soprano; Miles Mykkanen, tenor; Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone; and the Montclair State University Singers, Heather

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE “TWO FOR ONE” By JIM HOLLAND ACROSS 1 “Don’t panic” 7 Lincoln who was the first screen adult Tarzan 11 Adlai’s 1956 running mate 16 Japanese theater form 19 Astronomy Muse 20 “King __” 21 Lacking company 22 “What have we here?!” 23 Athlete Jackson discusses immunization options? 26 Put an end to 27 Bit of porch furniture, perhaps 28 Beauty pageant band 29 Cruise purpose 31 Seville : Sra. :: Seattle : __ 33 Wee amount 35 Quick, as service 36 Spring spelling event could face cancellation? 44 __ Sea 45 Rotting results 46 General Bradley 47 Writer Bagnold 49 Places with courts 52 NBA nickname since the ’70s 53 Actress Gaye of “Ali” 54 Former Renault 56 “Could be trouble” 57 Forgers of a sort 59 Roof rack items 61 Basic French infinitive 62 Greiner of “Shark Tank” 63 Brief moments 65 Denver-to-Omaha dir. 66 What “it takes,” at the start of many macho mantras 68 Nile biter 71 Seaman’s complete canvas expense? 75 Tarzan player Ron 76 How rural areas are populated 78 “More than I wanted to know” 79 Garden invader 81 Actor Diggs 82 Rover’s turf 84 Chooses 86 Checked (out)

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Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Nichols Lewis

THINGS TO DO J. Buchanan, conductor, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m., $30-$80; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Hopewell Valley Chorus holiday concert, St. James Church, 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. Concert titled “Deck the Halls” will feature music, sacred, secular, classical and contemporary by composers including Mozart, Busto, and PDQ Bach, Jerry Herman and LeRoy Anderson. Before and after the concert, the audience is invited to shop at a jewelry sale and bid on a handmade quilt or a set of Lenox dinnerware, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 seniors/students; www.hopewellvalleychorus.org; 609-737-3177. Princeton Ringers Holiday Handbell Concert, Miller Chapel at Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer St., Princeton. Concert titled “Ring and Sing Glory to the Newborn King!” will feature a musical celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. There will be an opportunity for the audience to sing along to a selection of popular carols while the Princeton Ringers provide accompaniment. Under the direction of James Klotz, the Princeton Ringers are comprised of Seminary students, spouses, staff, and friends from churches across the community, Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Free; www.ptsem.edu. Princeton Symphony Orchestra Holiday POPS! concert, Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. Concert featuring holiday arrangements of carols performed by the PSO and the Princeton High School Choir, Dec. 16, 4 p.m., 7 p.m. www.princetonsymphony.com; 609-497-0020. Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral reading of Handel’s “Messiah.” Choral singers welcome. No auditions, no rehearsal. Scores will be provided if needed, Dec. 17, 4 p.m. $10; www.princetonol.com/groups/psma. Bach’s Brandenburgs, Richard Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. This Princeton holiday tradition brings together the 20-plus resident members of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center plus guest artists in an all-star lineup performing one of music’s most enduring masterpieces all in one evening, Dec. 18, 7:30 p.m., $25-$92.50; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. JAZZ/POP/ROCK, ETC. Ernie White Band and Friends Best of Christmas Benefit Concert, The Grand Ballroom at Cedar Gardens Banquet, 661 Route 33, Hamilton. For over 16 years Trenton guitarist Ernie White and his Band have spearheaded a rock Christmas concert with the help of area musicians. This year’s concert will feature “Best Of” performances selected from previous shows and will benefit The Hamilton Elks Handicapped Children’s Fund who help our neighbors, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. $25; www.erniewhite.com. Phil Vassar and Kellie Pickler, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Country Christmas concert featuring hits by Vassar and Pickler, and holiday favorites, Dec. 20, 8 p.m., $35-$75; www.stnj.org; 732-246-7469. “It’s a Fruitcake” The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Tom Orr and Meagan Hill, host and co-host of the former Bucks County Cabaret, will present an evening of merry musical moments and crazy yuletide parodies, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m., $20; www.therrazzroom.com; 1-888-596-1027. The Richie Cole Quartet, “Holiday Madness,” Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Holiday concert by jazz saxophonist, Dec. 22, 8 p.m. $15; www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766.

nesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations, through Jan. 7. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; www.morven.org; 609-924-8144. Trenton’s Christmas Past, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, 199 Parkside Ave., Trenton. Exhibit featuring historical photos of downtown Trenton during the holiday shopping period. From Trenton Magazine, Curator Karl Flesch has compiled images of advertisements from dozens of Trenton stores with their suggested gift ideas, through Jan. 15; www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.

STAGE “An Act of God,” George Street Playhouse, 103 College Farm Road, New Brunswick. Comedy in which the Almighty (played by Kathleen Turner) attempts to correct people’s misconceptions of her, through Dec. 23; www.georgestplayhouse.org; 732-846-2895.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Mercer County Symphonic Band Winter Concert, Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Program will include a wide range of music, including a 19th-century opera overture, contemporary composers, pops favorite, traditional marches and seasonal selections. The performance concludes with the band’s traditional holiday sing-along and a rendition of John Philip Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Admission is free; www.mercerband.org. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Listen Local Coffee House, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Garry Pearsall and his band So It Goes, featuring Drew Turock, John Mazzeo, and Eric Heller perform. Also appearing will be guitarist/singer Tommy Abousselman and friends, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. Free; www.princetonlibrary.org; 609-924-9529. Michael Smith, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Singer-songwriter whose song “The Dutchman” has been covered by Steve Goodman, The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, John Gorka, Suzy Bogguss, The New Kingston Trio, and Celtic Thunder. He has set poetry to music, creating programs such as “And the Poet Sang,” based on the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca, Pablo Neruda, and others, Dec. 15, 8:15 p.m. Admission costs $20, $10 students under 22, $5 children; www.princetonfolk.org; 609-799-0944. Soraia, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Full band acoustic concert by rock group led by lead singer Soraia. The band’s songs have been selected as “The Coolest Song in the World” on Little Steven’s Underground Garage, Dec. 15, 8 p.m. $10; www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Concert featuring “Broadway’s Golden Couple” Marin Mazzie (“The King and I,” “Ragtime”) and husband Jason Danieley (“Candide,” “The Full Monty,” “The Visit”) celebrating love and marriage on the Great White Way, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $72; www.mccarter.org; 609-258-2787. Daniela Cotton, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. New York City-based singer-songwriter originally from Hopewell, Dec. 16, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964.

FILM “Miracle on 34th Street,” Princeton Garden Theatre, 160 Nassau St., Princeton. Classic 1947 about a skeptical girl who meets a very convincing Macy’s Santa Claus, Dec. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, 16, 10:30 a.m. $5; www.thegardentheatre.com; 609-279- 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Archi1999. tect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural drawings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, MUSEUMS telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the Festival of Trees, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stock- Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through ton St., Princeton. The holiday tradition sees the museum’s Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princetongalleries, hallways and porches decorated by local busi- history.org.

MUSEUMS

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; “Making History Visible: Of American Myths and National Heroes,” artists whose work is featured include Titus Kaphar, Thomas Hart Benton, Elizabeth Catlett, Glenn Ligon, Sally Mann, William Ranney, Faith Ringgold, William Rush, Kara Walker, Carrie Mae Weems, Charles White, John Wilson, and Hale Woodruff, through Jan. 14; “Hold: A Meditation on Black Aesthetics,” During the 1960s, black artists and intellectuals embraced the idea of a black aesthetic as an ideological alternative to Eurocentric notions of beauty and taste. Since then, black aesthetics has served more broadly as a site of convergence across the African diaspora, weaving a history of placelessness and belonging, support and constraint, holding and being held. The works in this exhibition, ranging from the 1950s to the present, embody various ways the aesthetic realm has enabled re-imaginings of blackness, through Feb. 11. 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. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. “DrawCutShootPrintAssemble.” Exhibit featuring six artists who created works on paper through collagraphs and digital prints watercolor collages, graphite drawings, etching, and mixed media, through Jan. 14. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. 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, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144.

COMEDY

Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. Billy Gardell from “Mike and Molly,” Dec. 15-16, 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m., $37; Joey Kola, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m., Dec.22-23, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., $20;www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Johnny Mac, Dec. 15-16; Buddy Fitzpatrick, Dec. 22-23; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018.

DANCE

Dancing and Dessert, Plainsboro Recreation Department, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. Candace Woodward-Clough will teach a variety of dances to beginners and intermediate dancers. Homemade desserts, coffee and tea will be served, Dec. 16, 7-8:30 p.m. $15, $10 Plainsboro residents. Register at www.plainsboronj.com or 609-7990909, ext. 1719, or pay at the door. Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Dec. 20, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Friday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609-912-1272. M R Square Dance Club, Saint Luke’s (Episcopal) Church, 1620 Prospect St. Ewing. Weekly progressive dances. No prior experience is needed. Please be prompt. Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; richd1squarerounddancer@msn.com; 609-844-1140.

LIFESTYLE 1B

A Packet Publication

Friday, December 15, 2017

PACKET PICKS Dec. 16 Christmas crossing talk at Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville will host a lecture on the Christmas night crossing, beginning at 2 p.m. at the park’s Visitor Center Museum. Mark Sirak, resource interpretive specialist for the park, will use diaries and letters written by participants to illustrate the significance of the crossing and the Battle of Trenton. The park is located at 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road in Titusville. For more information, call 609-737-0623.

Winter Wonderland at Princeton library The Princeton Public Library will host a “Winter Wonderland,” beginning at 3 p.m. The library’s community room will be decorated by Teen Advisory Board members who will lead games and other winter-themed activities. This fun-filled afternoon will also feature a cocoa bar and other tasty treats. The library is located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.

Symphony concert in Skillman The Eastern Wind Symphony will perform its holiday concert, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Montgomery High School in Skillman. This year’s program will feature a performance by the South Brunswick High School concert band, as well as performances of many favorite holiday songs, including “Sleigh Ride.” Tickets cost $20 at the door. Advanced tickets cost $15 and are available at easternwindsymphony.org.

Dec. 18 Bach’s Brandenburgs at Richardson The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will continue its Princeton holiday tradition with a performance of Bach’s Brandenburgs, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. The Chamber Music Society will be joined by guest artists for a concert of one of music’s most enduring masterpieces all in one evening. Tickets cost $25-$92.50 and are available at mccarter.org, by phone at 609258-2787 or in-person at the McCarter ticket office at 91 University Place in Princeton.

Dec. 19 J. Seward Johnson book signing in Hopewell Sculptor and philanthropist, J. Seward Johnson will sign copies of his book,”Midnight Snack Art,” 5-7 p.m. at Twine, located at 8 Somerset St., Hopewell. The book is a catalogue of Johnson’s painted trays featuring images of Nantucket, Key West and Hopewell. Books will be available for purchase. For more information, call 609-466-2425.

Yes we CAN! got its start with a group of volunteers campaigning for Barack Obama during the 2008 election. Today, its efforts include raising fresh produce at the West Windsor Farmers Market, including indoor markets held during the winter.

A fresh approach to helping the hungry Yes We CAN! is continuing its efforts for Arm in Arm at winter farmers markets in West Windsor Yes We CAN! is continuing its efforts for Arm in Arm at winter farmers markets in West Windsor By Anthony Stoeckert For the past nine years, a group of volunteers has been helping to raise food for needy families in Mercer County. Among the relationships the groups has formed is with the West Windsor Farmers Market, creating a partnership that brings fresh produce to families dealing with food crises, both short and long term. And this year, the effort is continuing through the winter. Yes We CAN! Food Drives got its start during the 2008 election, when volunteers campaigning for Barack Obama collected donations of nonperishable foods at the Democratic office in Princeton. Those donations were sent to Crisis Ministry, which in 2016 switched its name to Arm in Arm. Arm in Arm is a Trenton-based organization that offers food, housing and job support to people in need, people who are unemployed, underemployed and homeless in Mercer County. They also help veterans and deliver foods to senior citizens. It was founded 37 years ago by Trinity Church and Nassau Presbyterian Church. “We partner with our community to achieve stability for our neighbors in need,” said Carolyn Biondi, executive director for Arm in Arm. “We do so by providing food, housing assistance and job support to low-income people in Mercer County. Our largest service is food distribution through our food pantries, so we’re helping to fight hunger and promote food security for families in Mercer County.” People using the food pantry may be going through a rough stretch because of an unexpected expense, or loss of income, and may use the pantry just once. Others are in need of the pantry’s service on a longer basis. The pantry is set up like a supermarket so that people take things home to prepare meals. Fran Engler, one of Yes We CAN’s founders, said the volunteers wanted to continue their food-raising efforts after the election. “So our group got together, we never called ourselves a board, or an organization with rules and bylaws and all of that,” Engler said. “We’re really just a group of volunteers.” Those volunteers continue their mission through food drives at McCaffrey’s in Princeton and Pennington Quality Market. A drive at the ShopRite in Lawrenceville before Easter collected 1,500 pounds of food, according to Engler. Volunteers ask shoppers for a donation, or provide a list of things Arm in Arm needs. Engler said that over the years, Yes We CAN! has collected 150 tons of food. Biondi said Arm In Arm receives donations from throughout the community via partnerships with schools,

congregations, civic groups, small businesses and food drives held by larger corporations. “Yes We CAN! is one of our strongest supporters in terms of collecting food for us throughout the year,” she said. Yes We CAN! also has a special relationship with the West Windsor Farmers Market. The outdoor market is held weekly from April up until Thanksgiving, and Yes We CAN! is there every other week. The market also holds indoor markets at the Windsor Athletic Club, 99 Clarksville Road in West Windsor. This year, the indoor markets are taking place twice a month (past years saw one a month), on the first and third Saturdays of each month, and Yes We Can will be at markets held Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17 and April 21. The system used for donations at the markets connects shoppers, farmers and Arm in Arm. People can make donations at Yes We CAN’s booth, and that money is then spent at tables run by farmers. Or shoppers can buy food from farmers and vendors and donate what they purchased to Yes We CAN! “We let people know we’re collecting food or cash so that we can help people with hunger emergencies,” Engler said. “They’ve been extremely generous.” Biondi said Yes We CAN’s work is helping Arm in Arm fulfill an important part of its mission in helping people. “Fresh food is just so welcome in their diet and for their recipes they’re making at home,” she said. “We feel incredibly lucky that they have chosen us to benefit so that we often have a wonderful offering of fresh food for the people who come to us. Hunger is a real hardship, it’s painful to be hungry and it’s a hardship to not be able to eat healthily. Getting this donated produce is such a benefit to us.”

For the 2017 spring and summer markets, Yes We CAN! raised more than 10,000 pounds of food, plus $7,700 in cash that was used to buy food. Engler said the farms also help. “At the end of the market day, which is about 1 o’clock, many of the farmers will bring us their produce that they can’t sell because they’re not going to have another market day,” Engler said. “We get very generous donations of tomatoes, apples, collard greens, onions, all sorts of things.” Chris Cirkus, manager of the West Windsor Farmers Market, said the model used by Yes We CAN! allows the farmers and vendors to contribute without losing money. “For us the reason that it really works is that we never ask our farmers for handouts, people give cash donations as they’re shopping,” Cirkus said. “You’ll walk by and put a couple of dollars in the can and then the volunteers go and shop from the farmers. So they’re spending money, there’s commerce at the market. That’s a big difference from a lot of different models in that they’re specifically asking farmers for donations at the end of the market day. So the farmers, in turn, have become extremely generous in their pricing and are selling wholesale or less, so at least they’re covering their cost. What we find is that they’re even more generous in that they do end up giving produce.” Farmers know in advance which markets yes We CAN! will be at through newsletters and text updates, so that they bring more food when the volunteers are there. At the market’s closing, a truck is loaded, and the food is brought to the pantry in Trenton. Yes We CAN! purchases food that has a shelf life, avoiding foods that rot fairly quickly. It also asks Arm in Arm which vegetables people tend to use and which tend to get ignored. Cirkus said other vendors aside

from the farmers have gotten involved as well. LoRe’ Pasta, which makes pasta with locally sourced grain, vegetables and eggs, allowed customers to add $1 to the cost of the purchase, and for every dollar, owners Mario and Richard Zeck donated a pound of pasta to Arm in Arm. Cirkus said that brought a food to the pantry that otherwise wouldn’t get there because the pasta is high end, and not the type of item people buy to donate. The Zecks’ efforts led to 30 pounds of their pasta being donated after the first indoor market of the winter. Another aspect of Yes We CAN’s mission is educating people about the need to help people who don’t have enough food — families sitting at empty tables or kids who aren’t getting enough fresh fruits and vegetables. Engler said that during markets, she’ll ask children whose parents made a donation if they’d like to go to the farmers’ tables and see what their money can buy. “And most of them say yes,” she said. “Last time we were there, I took a child with me, their parents come with us of course, and I told the farmer that we had $5, and what could we get. The child wanted to get apples and he wanted to get gala apples, he knew very specifically what he wanted. So she gave him a whole basket of apples, much more than the $5 would have bought. it was a wonderful lesson and then I said, ‘Who’s going to get this?’ And he said, ‘Children who don’t have enough to eat,’ and I said, ‘Can you think about what that would be like?’ And so we had a dialogue about that.” Another way to help is to become a volunteer. Engler said volunteers can participate in just one drive a year, or weekly during the summer markets. Information about volunteering for Yes We Can is available at the Arm In Arm website: www.arminarm.org.

2B A Packet Publication

The Week of Friday, December 15, 2017

HEALTH MATTERS

Dr. John A. Heim

Lung Cancer Screening in High Risk Patients Improves Survivorship While lung cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, catching lung cancer early through screening can save lives. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why people with a history of smoking should talk to their doctor about screening for lung cancer, using a low-dose CT scan. Screening can help detect lung cancer at its earliest stages, when treatments are most effective. At University Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP), the Lung Cancer Screening Program is a collaborative effort involving radiologists, surgeons, pulmonologists and oncologists who work together to detect and treat lung cancer. Leading cancer killer Lung cancer is the lead-

ing cancer killer for men and women in the United States, causing more deaths then the next three most common cancers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; colon, breast and prostate â&#x20AC;&#x201D; combined, according to the American Lung Association. The most common risk factor for lung cancer is smoking, which contributes to between 80 and 90 percent of lung cancer cases. If lung cancer is caught before it spreads, the likelihood of surviving improves from 11 percent to 55 percent, according to the American Lung Association. Criteria for screening The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual screening for lung cancer for people be-

tween the ages of 55 and 80 as well as the following: â&#x20AC;˘ People who have a tobacco smoking history of at least 30 pack-years (the number of packs per day, multiplied by the number of years) â&#x20AC;˘ Anyone who is a current smoker or has quit smoking within the last 15 years Low-dose screening uses X-Rays to create cross-sectional views of the lungs to identify abnormalities. As the American Lung Association notes, if you and your doctor determine you should be screened for lung cancer, it is important that you receive a low-dose CT scan at a facility with staff who have expertise in lung cancer screening. Chest X-rays are not recom-

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mended for lung cancer screening. A physicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s order is required for the scan at UMCP, ensuring that the results, and any necessary follow-up care, are discussed with your physician and, if appropriate, a specialist who treats pulmonary nodules. To help make lung cancer screenings more affordable and accessible, PHCS makes these screenings available at no cost to patients who meet the eligibility criteria to have lung cancer screening. The scans are available at UMCP and Princeton Radiology locations in Princeton, Monroe, and Mercerville. If a lung nodule is found during screening, doctors may decide to monitor it with additional tests throughout the year, biopsy it to determine if it is cancer, or surgically remove it right away. Treatment depends on the nature of the nodule, including its size and its location. Surgery for lung nodules can often be performed using a minimally invasive approach. At UMCP surgeons are using the da Vinci Xi System to perform robotic surgery for complex lung procedures including: â&#x20AC;˘ Thoracoscopy (biopsy and nodule removal) â&#x20AC;˘ Wedge resection (the removal of a small wedgeshaped piece of lung that contains cancer) â&#x20AC;˘ Lobectomy (the removal of an entire lobe in the lung that contains cancer) â&#x20AC;˘ Lymph gland removal Because surgery is performed through a few tiny incisions between the ribs,

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Remove reminders of smoking. Throw away all cigarettes, lighters, matches, ashtrays and any other items that remind you of smoking. Identify your reasons to quit smoking. Whether you want to be healthier, save money or be around to see your children and grandchildren grow up, identify your reasons for quitting and remind yourself of them every day. Identify your smoking triggers. Certain activities, feelings and people may be linked to your smoking. Identify these triggers and develop healthy ways to address them, such as going for a walk or a jog, taking slow deep breaths, or distracting yourself by doing something else and staying busy. Consider medication. There are several FDA-approved medications like nicotine patches or gum that can help people quit. Talk to your doctor about what may be right for you. Visit the Princeton Health on Demand UStream channel at www.ustream.tv/princetonhealth to watch a prerecorded video to learn more about lung cancer screening. To schedule an appointment with UMCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lung Cancer Screening Program, call 609-853-7070. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare call 888-7427496 or visit www.princetonhcs.org.

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Inspired by her mother and her daughters, Jill Christen refuses to let cancer control her

I see all sorts of people and behavior at the gym, providing fodder for a television series that could be watched while working out on the elliptical. Some individuals socialize in full makeup and sexy workout clothes, others work out with several layers of shabby clothing and talk to no one. Some attack the machines in such a frenzy that I fear for the life of the machine, others have the gentle, barely exercising approach, fulfilling a half-hearted resolution to “go” to the gym. And this past Saturday, a chubby Santa Claus — looking wistfully at the machines with the knowledge that he should be riding the exercise bike, instead of his reindeer — wandered around the gym in search of someone who would pay attention to him. I was one of the Grinches who cared less about sad Santa, because from my perspective, the gym already had yielded a holiday present that would stay with me forever. It’s called perspective, a gift from longtime Princetonian and exercise aficionado Jill Christen. Three weeks ago, my path crossed with Christen’s at the check-in desk, and I asked her about the orthopedic boot on her ankle. My question concerned the cause of her injury and how she still managed to do her energetic workout. She cheerfully announced that she had two hairline fractures, sustained when she tripped over a tree root while walking her dog in the woods. She said she felt fine, but added that her exercise on the elliptical that morning was nothing compared to the workout she endured Nov. 5, when she ran the New York City Marathon with her brother, her sister — and her two bone fractures. It took the trio more than six hours to finish, but they finished and ran it as a team on behalf of “STOMP the Monster,” an organization to which she and her siblings feel particularly connected. STOMP The Monster provides financial and other support to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers when they need it most, during their fight with the disease. I gave Christen a “you have got to be kidding” look, and she gave me back that thing called perspective. “You can call me crazy, but that is OK, because it is good crazy, the kind that pushes me forward,” she said. “If you looked up ‘crazy’ in the dictionary, my name would be next to it.” I smiled and looked at her more intently and saw a bandage peeking out of her workout top. I recognized the bandage as a cover for a chemotherapy port and gasped a rather un-profound “Oh, geez.” “Yes, I am getting treated for Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, but I refuse to let the cancer define my life,” said the 52-year-old

Pictured from left: Jill Christen, with her daughters, Julia and Simone. Christen, who prefers to be defined by the C word ‘crazy’ rather than the C-word ‘cancer.’ Clearly the only definitions applicable to Jill Christen are all the synonyms for remarkable, as she goes forward and provides perspective to those of us mired in our far less dramatic complaints about our lives. More than 10 years ago, Christen, the mother of two grown daughters, ran the New York Marathon in three and a half hours. She had taken up running after her daughter at the age of 12 became a highly competitive swimmer, which required a regimen of frequent and intense workouts. “I started running to train empathetically with how hard my daughter and her training group all trained,” Christen said. “I had never even participated in a 5K, when I signed up to run the NJ Marathon. Finishing that race qualified me for the NYC Marathon and the Boston Marathon. It was three weeks after running the NYC Marathon that I felt a small mass in my right breast. I went to my gynecologist telling him that ‘I can’t have breast cancer, I just ran the NYC Marathon’ to which he asked, ‘are they mutually exclusive?’ and I replied ‘I believe so.’” She was wrong about how running the New York Marathon could prevent the onset of cancer, but has been right about how

maintaining a rigid workout schedule of five hours per day divided into two workout sessions, one at the beginning and one at end of each day, has helped her deal with the overwhelming emotional, physical, and mental challenges of the disease. During the past 10 years, Christen has run three more marathons and endured setbacks with her cancer, but stubbornly has refused to let the medical issues define her. “I need to make my days about others — not about myself,” she said. She focuses on her other roles. She is the wife of Joe Christen (well known in the community as the third-generation owner of Lahiere’s, the now defunct landmark restaurant that formerly defined Princeton); mother of two “amazing” daughters — one in graduate school on her way to a career as a prosecutor and the other graduating from college this June. Christen is an alumna of Notre Dame; a financial services professional (Merrill Lynch and Johnson & Johnson); a volunteer for community non-profits that particularly benefit from her financial and fund-raising expertise; and “persistent“ athlete. More than a year ago, Christen had to give up her full-time job because the medical treatment schedule interfered with her professional obligations. Since the time of her self-imposed unemployment, she has put heartfelt energy into another defining role, that of daughter. She was caring for her mother who died 10 days before her 89th birthday, a few months before the New York Marathon. Christen’s behavior and approach to life is inspired by her mother Joan Kenny, who also was diagnosed with breast cancer more than three decades ago — two years after the death of Jill’s father. Defying a very pessimistic prognosis, Joan Kenny, who worked for a decade in Princeton University’s Annual Giving Office, continued to push herself to attend to her job, her health, and her six children. “I tell my daughters ‘life’s tough, you have to be tougher,’” Christen says. “Some days are easier than others but even a bad day is just that, one bad day, it’s only 24 hours long and then it will be over. My mom had it so much harder and never complained, daily I think of what she went through and how afraid she must have felt. She was the strongest person I have ever known.” Much to my regret, I never knew Christen’s mom. Much to my good fortune, I do know Jill, and I doubt that ‘strong’ is a strong enough word to define Jill. The next time I see Santa Claus, wandering in a gym or sitting in a mall, I am going to ask him for the gift of good health for Jill, so she can go forward and give her gift of perspective and strength to everyone she meets.

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He also lends his expertise and talent to the Rockit Live Foundation, a nonprofit group where young musicians between the ages of 8 and 18 join in a premiere rock ‘n’ roll band experience by auditioning, learning a specific repertoire of songs supplemented with private instruction and then performing a concert on the Basie stage. Van Zandt says that when he was putting together the songs for “Soulfire,” he was a little bit surprised by how well the songs had held up over the years. “I think I took the songs for granted when I wrote them back in the 1980s. I don’t think I fully appreciated them until now,” he says. “It’s fun having that kind of distance from your own material as well as the fact that most of it was written for other people. It’s almost like a brand new acquaintance. There is a newness and freshness to it that I’ve really enjoyed performing.” Steven Van Zandt is wrapping up his One highlight of the “Soulfire” tour hap- tour with a show at the Count Basie pened in London, when Paul McCartney Theatre. joined Van Zandt on stage Nov. 4 for a spirAnd then there is always The Boss. ited rendition of the Beatles’ “I Saw Her “I got to see what Bruce wants to do. Standing There.” He’s doing [his Broadway show] until Van Zandt was aware McCartney was in June,” Van Zandt says. “We’ll see if he the audience that evening and had a conwants to go out on tour or if he wants to versation with the former Beatle before the make another E Street Band record. I want show. Van Zandt said he told McCartney not to make sure I’ll be there for that.” to feel any pressure to come up on stage that As for keeping pace with the now-faevening, to relax, take a night off and enjoy mous Springsteen stamina during his threethe show. to four-hour live shows, Van Zandt says he “I did not expect him to come up at all is still keeping up. and suddenly he was there for the encore. “I’ll tell you the truth, the answer is the What a thrill,” Van Zandt says. “You don’t music,” he says. “That’s the simple answer get any better validation than Paul McCartand I’m not trying to be glib. That’s a fact. ney coming on stage with you. Him coming You might feel tired, you might feel sick, on stage with Bruce is one thing, which is you might be feeling worn out before a already fantastic and great for Bruce and the show or in the middle of a show, but the E Street Band, but coming on my stage and music just lifts you up, man, and that’s what endorsing me and what I’m doing was rekeeps you going. That’s the greatest and ally, really meaningful.” most wonderful gift about what we do.” As for what’s next, Van Zandt says he wishes he knew. This year’s “Soulfire” tour was dependent on having Citibank as its Steven Van Zandt will perform “Little sponsor and Van Zandt does not yet know Steven’s Holiday Homecoming” at the Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red if that will continue into 2018. In addition, he has written five television Bank, Dec. 23, 8 p.m. For tickets and inforscripts and plans to talk with TV executives mation, go to www.countbasietheatre.org or call 732-842-9000. about those possibilities.

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Take in a holiday show this weekend By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor

It may be hard to believe, but the final countdown to Christmas has begun, and that also means time is running out on being able to take in one of the many holiday-themed events taking place in the area. The good news is that lots of shows and cone are taking place this weekend, making it the perfect time to see a show, enjoy a concert, or even see an exhibit that will get you in the holiday spirit.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is marking the season with an adaptation of a treasured holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” on stage through Dec. 31. A group of actors and technicians gather in a 1940s radio station at holiday time to perform a live broadcast of “It’s a

Wonderful Life.” The show includes an actor making sound effects, as well as commercials from the Golden Age of radio, music and humor, all while telling the story of George Bailey and the angel who shows him that life is special. Performances are at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison. For tickets and information, go to www.shakespearenj.org or call 973-4085600. Princeton Symphony Orchestra is continuing its annual holiday tradition with its Holiday POPS! concert, Dec. 16. The festive program will include music by John Williams from “Home Alone,” Franz Waxman‘s 1938 Suite from “A Christmas Carol,” waltzes by Johann Strauss Jr., and more. Another traditions includes a sing-along, with the audience invited to join in on carols arranged by Leroy An-

derson. The 4 p.m. concert is sold out. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show were available at press time. For tickets and more information, go to princetonsymphony.org or call 609-497-0020. The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie is hosting an exhibit “Trenton’s Christmas Past,” showcasing photos of downtown Trenton at holiday time from the 1940s to the ‘60s. The exhibit brings back memories of the Christmas decorations put up by the city in the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s and the many department and other stores that people came from all over to visit and shop in for the holidays. Gift boxes found under many an area Christmas tree are included in the display from stores such as R.A. Donnelly, Mason’s, Dunham’s, Lit Brothers, Nevius Voorhees, Arnold

The Shakespeare Theatre is staging “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” through Dec. 31. Constable and others. The exhibit also features a ventriloquist doll made by Trenton doll manufacturer Horsman and a 60th anniversary edition Slinky that was

made originally with Roebling wire. Also featured are vintage Christmas decoration. On the first floor a Boehm Nativity set is on display along with one of the original boxes.

The exhibit is on view through Jan. 15. Museum hours are Wed.-Sat. noon to 5 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. For more information, go to www.ellarslie.org or call 609-989-3632,

How to cut back on holiday waste

The holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that household waste increases by more than 25 percent during the holiday season. Reducing waste come the holiday season does not mean celebrants have to forgo big family meals or beautifully wrapped gifts. In

fact, there are several ways to reduce waste without spoiling the spirit of the season. Give eco-conscious gifts. The environment may not be the first thing that comes to mind when holiday shoppers are looking for gifts for their loved ones. But giving reusable gifts can have a positive, longterm impact on the planet. Reusable coffee mugs or water bottles can dramatically reduce waste over

time, and such items make great stocking stuffers. Shoppers also can look for items made from recycled materials, which run the gamut from home furnishings to calendars to clothing, as eco-friendly alternatives to gifts produced without the environment in mind. Reuse holiday-specific items. Gift wrap, gift boxes and gift bags are oftentimes discarded after Christmas morning. But these items

can be reused to cut back on holiday waste. Reusing wrapping paper from year to year can be especially beneficial to the environment. That’s because wrapping paper tends to be dyed or laminated, and many wrapping papers contain nonpaper additives that cannot be recycled. Reusing wrapping paper, purchasing only recyclable paper or wrapping gifts in old newspapers or magazines can help holiday celebrants reduce their carbon footprints. Prepare less food and donate any leftovers. The

Worldwatch Institute notes that, during the holiday season, celebrants generate three times as much food waste as they do during other times of the year. Large family meals are a tradition of the holiday season, but hosts who routinely find themselves discarding leftovers can plan on preparing less food this year. Consider how much guests are likely to eat and plan meals accordingly instead of buying enough food to feed a small army. Donate leftovers to nearby shelters so nothing goes to

waste. Recycle live Christmas trees. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, 25.9 million real trees were sold in the United States in 2015. Trees put out on the curb for collection after the holiday season typically end up in landfills, but some communities recycle Christmas trees each year. Real tree enthusiasts can contact community officials to determine if they can recycle rather than discard their trees. — Metro Creative Connection

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Christmas celebrants participate in many different traditions year after year, but some may not fully understand the meaning behind such activities. A Christian holiday, Christmas did not originate with all activities centralized to the church. In fact, many of the traditions people hold dear have pagan roots, which were adapted as Christmas celebrations evolved. People who hang mistletoe in doorways may be surprised to learn that this tradition dates back to the ancient Druids. The Druids believed mistletoe possessed mystical powers that brought good luck to the household and warded off evil spirits. Evergreen trees are now associated with Christmas trees, but evergreen boughs were once used to decorate homes during the winter solstice to help people envision the spring to come. Christians often look

at evergreen trees as a sign of everlasting life and their relationship with God. However, while many Christmas traditions continue to be an integral part of annual celebrations, there are some customs that have fallen out of favor. Although these traditions may no longer be widely practiced, anyone can revive them and make them part of their holiday celebrations. Wassailing is a custom that has ancient origins and is not as popular today as it once was. “Wassail” comes from the Ango-Saxon phrase “waes hael,” which means, “good health.” Wassail is a drink made of mulled ale, spices and other ingredients. To go wassailing meant to travel door-todoor singing and offering a drink from a wassail bowl in exchange for gifts. Wassailing has been mentioned in certain Christmas carols, including

Wassail is an ancient spirited beverage that was brought house-to-house with the goal of spreading Christmas cheer. “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Largely an English tradition, wassailing was brought to America by British settlers. Jan. 17, the old Twelfth Night, is the traditional date for wassailing. Although wassailing

has largely fallen by the wayside, increased interest in ales and craft brewing may help revitalize this Christmas tradition, which can inspire community spirit. Terhune Orchards hosts an annual wassailing the apple

trees event, with this season’s event scheduled for Jan. 28, 14 p.m. During the event, Terhune will honor the trees that provide apples. Activities include singing, dancing and playing of primitive instruments, toasts of hot cider and placing gifts of cider-soaked bread in the tree branches while chanting the lively words of praise and New Year. For more information, go to www.terhuneorchards.com or call 609924-2310. Gifting with fruit cake is another tradition that has been much maligned and does not enjoy the same popularity that it once did. Fruit cake is a cake made with chopped candied fruit, nuts and spices and is occasionally soaked in spirits. Fruit cakes have been enjoyed all over the world, but Americans may never have embraced the Christmas fruit cake tradi-

tion as much as those from other countries. However, with the right recipe and an open mind, it may be possible to resurrect the fruit cake tradition once again. Mummers plays are another British tradition that arrived in North America with settlers but has largely fallen by the wayside. Mummers plays involved miming folk dramas, and the plays were commonplace around the holiday season. Celebrants may want to research such dramas and include them in this year’s festivities. Traditions passed on through the years help make Christmas a favorite time of celebration. People may want to explore the less popular traditions today and once again make them interesting parts of this year’s festivities. — Metro Creative Connection

All about Boxing Day

For much of the world, Dec. 26 represents just another day. However, in Canada, the United Kingdom and other former and current British colonies, its’ Boxing Day. Boxing Day is a significant holiday for people with ties to Great Britain. The holiday began more than 800 years ago during the Middle Ages and gets its name from alms boxes, which were collection boxes that were kept in churches to collect money for the poor. On Boxing Day, the boxes are traditionally opened so that contents can be distributed to needy people. Boxing Day also references a time when servants of affluent individuals were given a

day off so they could spend time with their families. The servants normally would have to work on Christmas, and Boxing Day was their respite. These servants may have been given small gifts and boxes of leftovers to take home. Dec. 26 also marked a day when postal workers, butchers, milkmen, and other people who plied their trades might collect their Christmas box or tip. Boxing Day celebrations in modern times are quite different from those of the past. Today, Boxing Day provides a chance to shop sales and exchange gifts received on Christmas. However, people can put their own unique spins on the Boxing Day festivities. Go horseback riding. Dec.

26 is also the feast day of St. Stephen, who is the patron saint of horses. Celebrants can enjoy a stroll on horseback, watch a horse race, visit a farm to interact with equines, or engage in other horse-related activities. Donate to charity. To pay homage to the early traditions of Boxing Day, individuals can spend time filling boxes with nonperishable foods or belongings before donating them to charity. People also can volunteer for church functions that involve helping the needy. Tip service providers. Use Boxing Day as a chance to tip doormen, postal workers, favorite delivery persons, salon employees, or other service workers with whom you rou-

tinely interact. Celebrate Wren’s Day. Wren’s Day also takes place on Dec. 26. This is a Christmastime tradition with Celtic roots. While the traditions surrounding Wren’s Day vary in different parts of Europe, the myth most widely told in Ireland is that God wanted to know which bird was the king of all birds, ultimately noting the one who flew the highest and longest would earn the distinction. The birds took to the air, with the eagle outlasting all other birds until it began to drop. When the eagle began its descent, a wren appeared from under its wing and soared higher and further than all other birds.

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Located at the intersection of South Main Street and Old Trenton Road, the community of 54 townhomes represents the culmination of a years-long process of transforming an underutilized tract of land – three adjacent parcels that had been deemed by the Township of Cranbury as an “area in need of redevelopment” because of obsolete uses – into an aesthetically pleasing residential enclave that serves as a connection between Cranbury’s downtown and its outlying neighborhoods. As a result, the community presents a rare opportunity for buyers who appreciate the rare combination of product, location and value. Home exteriors, which feature brick and fiber cement siding, reflect the desire of Township residents and officials to create a community that fits seamlessly into the existing landscape of Cranbury Township. Conveniently located near Interstate 95 and Route 130, midway between New York City and Philadelphia, The Gateway is approximately 40 miles southwest of NYC and can be reached via Princeton Junction train station. To schedule a private tour, visit www.gatewaycranbury.com or call 732-406-5680.

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