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East Windsor plans post-holiday food drive By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Thanksgiving and Christmas have both passed, but that should not signal the need to stop donating food to area food pantries for residents in need. That’s why East Windsor Township is launching a monthlong food drive during January to keep the shelves full in the food pantries at RISE and St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.
The New Year’s Food Drive kicks off Jan. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, Mayor Janice S. Mironov said. “As the holiday season and its special focus on good deeds passes, we want to remind everyone that the need for assistance to people in our area continues,” Mayor Mironov said. “(And) as we begin a new year, let us remember our neighbors who need our help and support, especially during
the winter months,” the mayor said. Residents can jump-start the food drive by bringing non-perishable food items to Township Council’s reorganization meeting, set for 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day at the Senior Center at 40 Lanning Boulevard. Donations of non-perishable food items also can be dropped off at the East Windsor Township Municipal Building at 16 Lanning Boulevard on week-
days, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Additional drop-off sites are the East Windsor Township Police/Court Building at 80 One Mile Road, where items can be left off at any time of the day or night, and the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Co. No. 2 firehouse at 69 Twin Rivers Drive. Mayor Mironov pointed out that donations typically drop off after the holidays, and that’s one reason why the township is
launching the post-holiday food drive. She said she hopes this special effort will help to feed area residents who are in need of some assistance. All food donations will be given to the food pantry at RISE and to the Green House Food Pantry at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church to be distributed to local families and individuals. For questions, call 609-4434000, ext. 240.
East Windsor presents annual business awards By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Three East Windsor Township businesses - a restaurant, a shopping center and a pharmaceutical company - were honored by Township Council for their contributions to the community. It is an East Windsor Township tradition to recognize businesses how important they are to the community, how proud the township is of them and how they contribute to the community - every year, Mayor Janice Mironov said. There are three awards - the Business Beautification Award, the Community Service Award and the Community Enhancement Award, Mayor Mironov said. The East Windsor Township community is invited to nominate companies for those awards. For 2017, the Beautification Award was given to the East Windsor Village shopping center at Princeton-Hightstown Road and Lanning Boulevard. Anchored by the Target department store, it is a thriving shopping center, Mayor Mironov said. Patel Brothers Grocery and the Kohl’s department store are recent additions to the shopping center, she said. Other stores include Kay Jewelers and TJ Maxx, all of which contribute to the “great mix” of businesses at the shopping center, she added. Mayor Mironov noted the ongoing steps that are being taken by Kimco Realty, which owns the East Windsor Village shopping center, to enhance and maintain its appearance. There is always work being done to enhance the grounds and the landscaping, she said. Property manager Matt Kells thanked Township Council for the award. Kimco Realty puts a lot of time, effort and resources into maintaining the shopping center, he said, adding that “it is quite an honor” to receive the award. The Americana Diner on Route
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Sweet treats Children ages 2 to 18 were invited to the Hightstown Public Library recently for the Candy Wonderland Workshop conducted by Liz Hughes. Above, Sarah Melvin, 4, of Hightstown, crafted a holiday tree made from sweets. At right, Timour Vidrenki, 8, of East Windsor, was accompanied by one of his stuffed animal friends as he crafted his sweet holiday tree. The event was sponsored by the Hightstown Library Association.
130 is one of the many businesses “that put East Windsor on the books,” Mayor Mironov said, as she announced that it had been given the Community Service Award. “The Americana Diner has always taken its civic responsibility seriously,” Mayor Mironov said. “It works with RISE - A Community Service Project, and also supporting the East Windsor Township Senior Center.” Mayor Mironov said the Americana Diner was at the top of the list of supporters for the East Windsor Township Senior Center’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Constantine Katsifis, the Americana Diner’s owner, said that helping out with the Thanksgiving luncheon “gives us a lot of happiness (and that) to get an award for it, it’s a little unfair,” as he accepted the award. The Community Enhancement Award went to Aurobindo Pharma USA, which recently built a 567,000-square-foot warehouse and manufacturing facility on Windsor Center Drive. It is visible from Princeton-Hightstown Road and Old Trenton Road. The India-based pharmaceutical company completed the project within a year, Mayor Mironov said. Its North American headquarters is located next door in the Patcentre office building on Princeton-Hightstown Road. Mayor Mironov said Aurobindo’s decision to locate in East Windsor Township will provide a “tremendous boost” in the township’s ability to attract pharmaceutical and high-tech companies to move here. Aurobindo’s move also will create hundreds of new jobs, Mayor Mironov said. “We are really happy and proud to be part of East Windsor Township,” said Sanjay Singh, Aurobindo Pharma USA’s senior vice president North America, as he accepted the award.
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East Windsor to swear in three Township Council members By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
East Windsor Township Council members Denise Daniels, Alan Rosenberg and Perry Shapiro will be sworn into office for four-year terms when Township Council holds its reorganization meeting on New Year’s Day. The Township Council reorganization meeting, which starts at 2 p.m., will be held at
the East Windsor Township Senior Center at 40 Lanning Boulevard. The public is invited to attend. The oaths of office will be administered to the three newly reelected Township Council members. Then, Township Council will choose a mayor and a deputy mayor from among its members. Township Council also will conduct routine reorganization business, such as appointing the
municipal attorney, the Municipal Court Prosecutor and the Municipal Court Public Defender. The mayor and Township Council also will make appointments to the various volunteer advisory boards and committees, ranging from the Commission on Aging to the Economic Development Committee. Appointments also will be made to the township Planning Board and the township Zoning
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The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017:
A 29-year-old North Brunswick woman was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, having an unclear license plate, maintenance of lamps, obstructed view, speeding and refusal of breath testing after being stopped at 12:54 a.m. Dec. 15 on Route 130. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle speeding and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the driver was suspected of operating the vehicle under the influence.
A 41-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, failure to keep right, consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, being a suspended driver, being an unlicensed driver, having a license plate light out and failure to wear a seatbelt after being stopped at 9:55 p.m. Dec. 15 on Dutch Neck Road. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated in the opposite lane of travel against oncoming traffic and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the
driver was suspected of operating the vehicle under the influence. A 19-year-old from Cranbury was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 10:38 a.m. Dec. 16 on Route 130. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle parked illegally in a posted fire lane and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The driver was arrested and later released pending court action. A 20-year-old East Windsor man was charged with DUI, reckless driving, careless driving, having an unclear license plate, maintenance of lamps, having an obstructed view and for being under the influence of a control dangerous substance after being stopped at 12:32 a.m. Dec. 18 on Dutch Neck Road. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle being operated with an inoperable headlight and a motor vehicle stop was conducted. The investigation revealed that the driver was suspected of operating the vehicle under the influence. The driver was given field sobriety tests, arrested and later released pending court action.
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Toys for Tots donation This holiday season the staff of Abel HR, a human resources firm in Cranbury, collected toys to donate to the U.S. Marnie Corps Toys for Tots in Metuchen to brighten the holidays for local children and families in need. From left to right are Anne-Marie Smith, benefits administrator; Maribel Campagnolo, receptionist; Jennifer Bracco, operations manager, Rosemary Bracco, payroll assistant; Doug Abronski, general manager; Jo-Ann Panno, benefits analyst; Lorrie Koch, 401k coordinator; and Nella Renna, executive assistant (front right).
Interstate 95 being re-designated in New Jersey By Philip Sean Curran Staff Writer
Interstate 95 in Mercer County is being “re-designated” in a step requiring New Jersey to spend around $1.2 million to install new road signs reflecting the change to I-295, the Christie administration said last week. Seven interchanges in New Jersey will be renumbered — the old exit numbers will be displayed temporarily — and new mile markers will be installed, the state Department of Transportation said. “It’s everything from mile markers because as the
road becomes 295, the mile markers will have to match up with the 295 mile markers,” DOT spokesman Steve Schapiro said Friday. Work is scheduled to move in three phases beginning in January and ending in August, the state said. GPS companies also have been notified, Schapiro said. The changes affect a stretch of I-95 north of Philadelphia; parts of the highway in Pennsylvania also are being renamed I295. The changes, mandated by Congress, come as a new interchange is being built in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and will connect I-95 with the I-
276/Pennsylvania Turnpike, which then links up with the New Jersey Turnpike at exit 6 through an extension road. “When this new interchange is completed in Bristol, these highways will be re-designated as I-95, which will create a continuous I-95 through New Jersey,” according to a document the New Jersey DOT provided. Interstate 95 is a major highway along the East Coast — connecting Maine to Florida — although there is a “gap” in it in New Jersey, where I-95 breaks up at exit 7A on the New Jersey Turnpike. Interstate 295 turns into I-95 at the Route
One interchange in Lawrence. “Anything that can add clarity for motorists traveling through our region is welcome,” Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes said Friday. Statistics from the DOT paint a picture of how many vehicles are on that Mercer County stretch of I-95, in both directions, on a typical day. “The average daily traffic volume on I-95 between the Scudder Falls Bridge and exit eight/Princeton Pike ranges from 55,000 vehicles a day near the bridge to 89,000 vehicles a day near exit seven/Route 206,” Schapiro said.
Gourgaud Gallery to feature open call exhibit in January The Gourgaud Gallery will present its ninth annual open call exhibit in January. The theme this year is “Trees and Plants.” Trees and plants will include any art medium that illustrates any form of plant (including flowers) and or trees (any type). The art medium can portray these items as the main subject, or included with a landscape, still life or people. A variety of mediums will be exhibited, including painting, drawing, collage, photography, or other mediums. The exhibit will run from Sunday Jan. 7 through Friday Jan. 26. A reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan 7. As part of a non-profit Cranbury Arts Council, the Gourgaud Gallery donates
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The Gourgaud Gallery will present its ninth annual open call exhibit in January. The theme this year is “Trees and Plants. 20 percent of art sales to the Cranbury Arts Council and it’s programs that support Arts in the community. Cash or check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council will be accepted. The gallery is located in Town Hall, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury,
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Family Movie: Despicable Me 3 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Gru teams up with his long-lost brother to defeat a new enemy named Balthazar. Rated PG. Running time: 90 minutes. Preregistration is preferred. This program was made possible by generous funding from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch.
Tues., Jan. 2
Upcycling: Fringe TShirt Tote Bag, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Dr., East Windsor. Use an old t-shirt to make a fringe tote bag to carry to the market or for everyday use. Please bring an old large sized t-shirt to craft with. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474 for any of these three classes. Hatha Yoga will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improves respiration, energy and vitality, maintains a balanced metabolism and improves cardio and circulatory health. Led by certified yoga instructor Anuradha Puri. Call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.
Wed., Jan. 3
Evening Meditation from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Develop clarity to make the right decisions, help control anger & reduce stress & anxiety. Come join us for guided meditation & feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Socrates Café will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Socrates Café is a gathering where participants pose questions, listen to others, raise challenges and consider alternative answers. Background in philosophy not required; no preparation necessary.
Thurs., Jan. 4
Movie Club: Atomic Blonde at 6:30 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Discuss the American action spy thriller based on the graphic novel The Coldest City. Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5. Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.
Fri., Jan. 5
Baby Toy Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Li-
brary, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Socialize and play with others ages 6 months - 2 years in our activity room. Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Join us for singing and rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys.
Sat., Jan. 6 Learn Crochet! from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For adults and teens 14 and up. This introductory class led by instructor Anastasia Popova, will have you well on your way to creating warm & cozy items for yourself & others. All materials will be supplied. Registration required at www.mcl.org.
Sun., Jan. 7 The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Israel Affairs Committee presents the film “The Settlers” at 2 p.m. The film traces the history and growth of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank by interweaving archival footage with current interviews of settlers, Palestinians, academics and politicians. Enjoy an intimate look at life inside these settlements and examine the incremental protests, governmental policies, and political calculation that have led to the current situation. RSVP by calling the Synagogue Office at 609-443-4454 or send an email to admin@bethel.net. Beth El Synagogue is at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609-4434454; www.bethel.net. Movie: The Glass Castle at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Nicole Kidman. Rated PG-13, 127 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
Mon., Jan. 8 Baby Time, 10:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, music, and play for ages 6 months - 2 years. Sci-Fi Movie Night: “They Live” (1988), 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. When two men put on special sunglasses they see subliminal messages and the aliens that have taken over the earth. Rated R; 97 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch. Make It! Monday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 with a caregiver can drop in during the program to make this week’s craft and stay to play with the library’s toys. Lunch Time Meditation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Join us for some guided mediation during your lunch hour. Help yourself regain the peace lost through busy mornings and smoothly get through the rest of the day. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10-year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation.
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Candy land Eight-year-old Surya, right, and Siri Katikireddy, 4, left, of Plainsboro, crafted holiday trees made from sweets at the Candy Wonderland Workshop, conducted by Liz Hughes, middle, recently at the Hightstown Public Library. Adult English Learner Writing Class from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Improve your writing skills for school and work. Taught by an experienced volunteer from Literacy NJ (formerly Literacy Volunteers). K-6th grade Tutoring from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children in grades K-6 will get homework help. Registration required in person or by phone at 609-448-1474. Craft Circle from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Adults & teens 14 & up. Crafters of all skill levels are invited to join the library’s crafting group. Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, paper or other project and work on it with other crafters. Drop in anytime during this monthly meeting to work on a project, share what you’ve made and chat over light refreshments. Art of Living Yoga & Meditation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Discover how to relax and recharge your mind and unlock your full potential through gentle stretches, breathing and guided meditation. Call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.
Tues., Jan. 9 Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5. Adult Craft: Plastic Bottle Butterflies, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Use recycled plastic bottles and nail polish to make these pretty plastic butterfly decorations. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 448-1474 for any of these three classes. Monthly Drop-in Blood
Pressure Checks from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Drop in for a blood pressure check from our local public health nurse. There will also be health information and activities for children. Hatha Yoga will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improves respiration, energy and vitality, maintains a balanced metabolism and improves cardio and circulatory health. Led by certified yoga instructor Anuradha Puri. Call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.
Wed., Jan. 10 Excel Basics, 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Learn how to input data and format spreadsheets for everyday tasks. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Preregistration required. Teen/Tween Craft: Beaded Snowflakes, 5 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. For ages 12 - 17, join us to make a decorative snowflake to hang in your room or decorate your locker. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes & a craft.
Siblings welcome. Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., in Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors. Evening Meditation from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Develop clarity to make the right decisions, help control anger & reduce stress & anxiety. Come join us for guided meditation and feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Paper Crafts with Lonie will be held at 2 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m. at the HickSee CALENDAR, Page 4
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Calendar Continued from Page 3 ory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a paper crafting workshop to create beautiful decorative tiles. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library. Register for one session only; call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.
Thu., Jan. 11
Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5. Lego Play, 1 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Build with a variety of Legos with friends,
for ages 2 - 5. Adult Movie: “The Glass Castle” (2017), 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. A woman reflects on her family’s past as she pursues a life that is different from her upbringing. Rated PG-13. Running time: 127 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by funding from the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch. Friends of the Twin Rivers Library meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Friends’ monthly meeting. New members always welcome. Come out and support the library. Book Worms & Wiggle Worms from 10 to 10:30
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a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For young children and their caregivers. Children will play with the library’s toys while caregivers will discuss “Woolly” by Ben Mezrich. Brown Bag Book Club from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Join our new lunch time book discussion group! This month’s title is “The Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman. Bring your lunch. Beverages & a light dessert will be provided. Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Call the library to register at (609) 4480957.
Fri. Jan. 12 Baby & Toddler Time from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., in Hightstown. For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Join us for singing and rhyming fun followed by play time with the library’s toys. Movie: My Cousin Rachel at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a screening of the popular movie starring Rachel
Weisz. Rated PG-13, 106 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
Sat., Jan. 13 Writers’ Group, 2 to 5 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Please bring five pages of a work in progress to discuss.
Mon., Jan. 15 Movie: Selma at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join us for a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day screening of the popular movie. Rated PG13, 128 minutes. A small snack will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hickory Corner Library.
Tues., Jan. 16 Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5. Adult Craft: Let It Snowman, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Use paper to make a festive 3-D snowman to hang on your wall. Ages 15 and up. Preregistration required. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Beginning Spanish class from 5 to 6 p.m., Citizenship Exam Review from 6 to 7 p.m. and Learning English with Victor from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. Register in person or by calling (609) 4481474 for any of these three classes. Hatha Yoga will be held at 10 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Yoga increases flexibility, muscle strength and tone, improves respiration, energy and vitality, maintains a balanced metabolism and improves cardio and circulatory health. Led by certified yoga instructor Anuradha Puri. Call the Reference Desk to register at (609) 448-0957.
Wed., Jan. 17 Back to Basics: Introduction to Computers and the Internet at 1 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. For those that want to learn the basic functions of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to access the Internet, how to search the Internet and more. Enroll online. Word Basics, 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Learn the basics of creating and formatting documents in Word. Mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Preregistration required. Adult Movie: “The Beguiled” (2017), 2 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. In this psychological drama, an injured soldier is taken in by the women at a Southern boarding school. Rated R. Running time: 94 minutes. Preregistration preferred. This program was made possible by funding from
the Friends of the Twin Rivers Branch. Reading Genius Club, 6 p.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Each month we pick a theme and talk about the books we read. Then we’ll do a related activity. Call the branch for more information. Story Time with Miss Liz from 10:30-11:15 am at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Children ages 2-6 will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Siblings welcome. Midweek Math Tutoring from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Drop in math help for first grade-high school students with Peddie School student tutors. Evening Meditation from 8 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St., Hightstown. Develop clarity to make the right decisions, help control anger and reduce stress & anxiety. Come join us for guided meditation and feel relaxed and rejuvenated. Facilitated by library staff member Leena, a 10- year practitioner of Rajyoga meditation. Read Your Labels! will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. A dietitian from Atrium Health & Senior Living of Princeton will explain how to decipher nutrition labels on canned and frozen food products. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Embroidery Circle will meet at 7 p.m. at the Hick-
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Calendar Continued from Page 4 ory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Whether you are looking to create your first stitch or expand your skills, learn new methods and techniques, or share embroidery art and craft ideas, the Embroidery Circle is open to all skill levels - including absolute beginners. Bring embroidery projects you are working on to share with others or work in the good company of fellow embroiders. No registration is necessary.
Thurs., Jan. 18
The Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor Seniors group presents Dr. Jack Kirschenbaum, ‘Putting More Living in Your Life” at 1 p.m. Come to the meeting and find out how you can take the experience and life that you have and learn how to tweak them to thrive a bit more. RSVP to the Synagogue office. Beth El Synagogue is located at 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, NJ, 08520; 609443-4454; www.bethel.net. Story Time, 11 a.m. at the Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor. Stories, songs, and a craft for ages 2 - 5. Conversational English as a Second Language from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Join librarian Mary Elizabeth Allen to learn how to improve your English language speaking skills, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and fluency. Must have some basic knowledge of English. Please call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.
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Library Apps Class will be held at 2 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Learn how to use library apps for downloading ebooks, audiobooks, comics, music and magazines to your tablet, laptop or smartphone. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957. Common Problems of the Hip & Knee will be discussed at 7 p.m. at the Hickory Corner Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor. Knee and hip problems can make even simple, everyday tasks seem challenging. Join Brian M. Culp, MD, specializing in orthopedic surgery and a member of the Medical Staff of Princeton HealthCare System, to learn more about the common causes of hip and knee pain and their treatment options; including non-surgical options for osteoarthritis and the advancement in joint replacement. Call the library to register at (609) 448-0957.
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Notice is given that the Re-Organization Meeting of the Monroe Township Council will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. in the Monroe Township Senior Center, 12 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, N.J. PATRICIA REID Township Clerk CP, 1x, 12/29/17 Fee: $13.02 Affidavit: $15.00
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To conform with the Sunshine Laws regarding meetings, the Monroe Township Board of Education hereby gives notice that the Board of Education will hold a Public Board of Education Organization Meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at Monroe Township High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey 08831. Formal action will be taken at this meeting. Respectfully submitted, Michael C. Gorski, CPA Business Administrator/Board Secretary CP, 1x, 12/29/17 Fee: $13.02 Affidavit: $15.00
BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG NOTICE OF FINAL ADOPTION The ordinances published by title herewith have been finally adopted at the meeting of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Jamesburg, held on December 20, 2017. Susan Boulogne Acting Municipal Clerk Borough of Jamesburg ORDINANCE #08-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING LIMITS FOR SALARY AND COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN OFFICES, POSITIONS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. ORDINANCE #09-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER XV (SEWERS) OF THE "REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG, (2000)" ORDINANCE #10-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES OF THE BOROUGH OF JAMESBURG CP, 1x, 12/29/17 Fee: $26.97
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MONROE OF FIRE DISTRICT NO. 2 that a fire district election will be held on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2018, between the hours of 2:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. prevailing time, in Monroe Township, for the purpose of: 1. To vote an appropriation of $4,452,175.00 of which $4,307,055.00 is to be raised by taxation for the general fire purposes for the fiscal year, January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018; and 2. To elect two (1) Commissioner, to serve a three (3) year term, expiring at the year 2020 election; and
Fri., Jan. 19 Painting Antarctica at 7 p.m. at the Cranbury Public Library, 23 N. Main, Cranbury. Cranbury resident Pierre Bernay will narrate his incredible journey on a sailboat to paint in “plein air” Antarctica, an extraordinary artistic experience he shared with his 23-year-old son. Enroll online. Open Play for Babies & Toddlers from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Hightstown Memorial Library, 114 Franklin St. in Hightstown. For children ages birth-2.5 years and a caregiver. Play with the library’s toys & socialize.
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PETITIONS for all candidates for Commissioner must be filed no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018 at the new Monroe Township Fire District #2 & EMS building, 10 Halsey Reed Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey. BOUNDARIES are in accordance with Schedule “A” incorporated in the Establishment of Fire District No. 2.
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DANCING IN THE STREETS 'West Side Story' is one of the great American musicals, and PinnWorth Productions is bringing it to Kelsey By Anthony Stoeckert Tara Keelen is playing Maria and Mason Kugelman is Tony in PinnWorth Productions’ “West Side Story,” opening at Kelsey Theatre, Jan. 5.
he Sharks and the Jets are at it again, and this time the turf is the Kelsey Theatre stage. PinnWorth Productions will welcome 2018 with one of the most beloved musicals of all time, “West Side Story,” running for three weekends, Jan. 5-21. The show is a New York City-set adaption of “Romeo and Juliet,” with a gang rivalry standing in for the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. Its songs feature a legendary score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The show’s book was written by Arthur Laurents. “West Side Story” centers around the rivalry between the white gang, the Jets, and the Puerto Rican gang, the Sharks, as they fight for control of their neighborhood. As the battle heads toward its boiling point, Tony, a former Jet and best friend of the gang’s leader Riff, falls in love with Maria, sister of Bernardo, leader of the Sharks. “West Side Story” opened on Broadway in 1957, and ran for almost two years. It won two Tonys, for Jerome Robbins’ choreography and Oliver Smith’s scenic design, and lost Best Musical to “The Music Man.” Following a national tour, it returned to Broadway in 1960, running for about eight months. Three Broadway revivals followed, most recently, a 2009 staging, directed by Laurents. That version included the Sharks singing songs in Spanish, but PinnWorth will be presenting the original version because of rights issues. The movie adaptation, released in 1961, starred Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer and Rita Moreno reprising her Broadway role as Anita, Maria’s friend and Bernardo’s girlfriend. It was a box office smash and won 10 Oscars, the most of any movie musical, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress for Moreno, and Best Supporting Actor for George Chakiris as Bernardo. LouJ Stalsworth, PinnWorth’s artistic director and the director of the show, says he has tried before to secure the rights to “West Side Story,” and wants to direct it simply because “it's beautiful.” “What do you say after it’s beautiful? At that point
Playing the members of the Jet gang are (from left) David Williamson, Evan Krug, and Matthew Snyder.
we’re gilding the lily,” Stalsworth says. “The music! My gosh, you listen to it and you are moved. And of course, it all goes back to the root work, ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ I do like Shakespeare, I react to it. So here I have beautiful music, a Shakespearean love story, an iconic show and it was time for PinnWorth to do it.” The show has several legendary songs — “Maria,” “Tonight,” and “America,” among them. One of the actors singing those songs is Mason Kugelman, who’s playing Tony. And this production is serving as a sort of second chance for the actor. “I have loved ‘West Side Story’ my entire life,” Kugelman says. “I did it over the summer at the Count Basie, but during that run of the show, I had laryngitis and I also had an infection, so I wasn’t able to give the show 100 percent. I want to be able to sing the way I can sing, and now I can sing this role.” For Kugelman, the best of “West Side Story” is the music. “Even though I love the story, for this particular telling of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ I think the music really
makes you feel the connection between the two,” he says. “The music is what makes you feel the entire show.” Among his favorite songs to sing is the Quintet, based on “Tonight,” which features the Jets, Sharks, and Tony and Maria. “It’s the only time I get to be on stage with everyone,” Kugelman says. He does get to sing often with Tara Keelen, who is playing Maria. Kugelman says there was a connection between the two of them from the start. “I’m really happy because I felt this connection, it was this instant connection,” he says of singing with Keelen. “We sang the ending of ‘Tonight’ for the callback and there was this kind of instant connection where we knew what we were going to say without saying it.” Other actors in the show include Lorraine C. Perri as Anita; Evan Krug as Riff; and Kevin Albanese as Bernardo.
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HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT By Anthony Stoeckert
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ew Year’s Eve is the night to reflect and say goodbye to 2017 while heading into 2018 with the optimism of a new start, good fortune, health and bettering ourselves with resolutions we’ll forget by February. It’s a holiday that often involves parties, but you also can take in a show, or enjoy a festive dinner out, to make the most of the evening. If you’re looking to do something a little different this year on Dec. 31, there are lots of options. New Year’s marks the end of the holiday season, and it’s also the last night to see some of the Christmas-themed shows being performed at area theaters. Because New Year’s Eve falls on a Sunday, performances this year are matinees, making a show a great option for a family outing on a day that is largely designed around drinking.
McCarter Theatre will perform a 1 p.m. matinee of its annual production of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 31. The acclaimed version of Charles Dickens’ story is a Princeton tradition, and features Scrooge, ghosts, and a rousing party at Fezziwig’s. For tickets and information, go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-874-2159.
Bucks County Playhouse is presenting a different take on “A Christmas Carol.” “Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show” features five actors telling the story of Scrooge and the ghosts who teach him a lesson. It’s filled with laughs and also packs an emotional wallop. It’s short, running under 90 minutes, making it a perfect introduction to theater for kids. The New Year’s Eve performance starts at 2 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.bcptheater.org or call 215-862-2121.
The State Theatre has its own New Year’s Eve tradition with its annual “Salute to Vienna” concert. Inspired by the famed New Year’s concerts in Vienna, the performance features operetta, ballroom dance, ballet and, of course, waltz with singers, dancers and a full symphony orchestra. The concert begins at 6 p.m., in time for a dinner out before ringing in 2018. The Strauss Symphony of America will provide the music with singers Micaela Oeste (soprano), Tilmann Unger (Tenor) and dancers from Kiev-Aniko Ballet of Ukraine and International Champion Ballroom Dancers. Tickets cost $55-$125 and are available at www.stnj.org or by calling 732-246-7469. Villagers Theatre in Somerset is presenting a “Memories of Motown” concert with two shows, a show-only performance at 7 p.m. and a 9:30 p.m. performance featuring the show, buffet and party. Admission for the 7 p.m. performance costs $25. Admission for the second show costs $65 and includes a buffet featuring fried and roasted chicken, string beans, collard greens, mac and cheese, vegetable lasagna, desserts, beverages,coffee and tea, and a champagne toast at midnight. The theater is located at 475 DeMott Lane in Somerset. For reservations, call 732-8732710. Salt Creek Grille in Plainsboro will mark New Year’s with an alla carte menu, served from 4-10 p.m. Entrees include wild mushroom pappardelle, made with butternut squash, roasted beets, pappardelle, truffled cream sauce and mesquite-grilled baby back ribs. Festive desserts will include an eggnog creme brulee, made with custard and caramelized sugar. There will also be a live band and cover of $25 after 9 p.m. The music of one of the greatest singers of all time will
be heard when The Rrazz Room presents “Simply Barbra! An Elegant New Year’s Soiree,” beginning at 8 p.m. Steven Brinberg’s show offers seasonal tunes and beloved Streisand classics. Brinberg has been portraying the legendary superstar for over a decade all over the world. The Rrazz Room is located at 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Tickets cost $45-$60. For more information, go to www.therrazzroom.com or call 1-888-5961027. The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will perform its annual New Year’s Eve concert at Patriots Theatre at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, beginning at 8 p.m. The program will feature Paul Dukas’ “Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and “Tango” from the movie “Scent of a Woman” as arranged by John Williams and with violin soloist Meichen Barnes. The evening’s festivities will be hosted by WWFM radio personality David Osenberg. Tickets cost $40-$75; www.capitalphilharmonic.org; 215893-1999.
Comedy lovers have two shows to head to as they say goodbye to 2017. Princeton Catch a Rising Star will present a show with co-headliners Kevin Brown (Dot-Com on “30 Rock”) and Mike Marino. A gala ball will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the show.The club is located at the Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center Drive in West Windsor. For information on pricing and dinner options, go to www.catcharisingstar.com or call 609-987-8018.
The Stress Factory comedy club in New Brunswick will present its New Year’s Extravaganza with Bret Ernst and Vinnie Brand. There will be a 7:30 p.m. show, costing $59 and a 10:30 p.m., costing $109. For more information, go to www.stressfactory.com or call 732-545-4242.
MOVIE TIMES
Movie and times for the week of Dec. 29 through Jan. 4. Schedules are subject to change.
HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908-874-8181): Father Figures (reserved recliners) (R) Fri.-Mon. 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:40; Tues.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:20, 8. Downsizing (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45, 10:45; Tues.Thurs. 1:45, 4:45, 7:45. Pitch Perfect 3 (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:25, 2:50, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05; Tues.-Thurs. 2:50, 5:15, 7:40. The Greatest Showman (reserved recliners) (PG) Fri.-Mon. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15; Tues.-Thurs. 2:45, 5:15, 7:45. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12, 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Tues.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. Ferdinand (PG) Fri.-Mon. 12, 2:35,
5:10, 7:45, 10:20; Tues.-Thurs. 2:35, 5:10, 7:45. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (reserved recliners) (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:45, 4:05, 7:25, 10:45; Tues.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:25. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:20, 3:40, 5:20, 7, 8:40, 10:20; Tues.-Thurs. 3:40, 5:20, 7. All the Money in the World (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:35, 4:35, 7:35, 10:35; Tues.-Thurs. 1:35, 4:35, 7:35. Coco (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 12:05, 2:40; Tues.-Thurs. 2:40. MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609-924-7444): I, Tonya (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 9:50; Tues.-Thurs. 1:50, 4:30, 7:10. Darkest Hour (PG13) Fri.-Mon. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45; Tues.Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. Wonder Wheel (PG13) Fri.-Thurs. 4:45 p.m. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:45;
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Stalsworth has high praise for his Tony and Maria, comparing them to the cast of PinnWorth’s acclaimed 2016 production of “Miss Saigon.” That show’s cast included Lianah Sta Ana, who played Kim, and was then cast as an alternate for the same part in the current Broadway revival of “Miss Saigon.” “These voices actually blend more beautifully than did our ‘Saigon’ leads,” Stalsworth says. “They are outstanding.” Stalwsworth says the audition process for “West Side Story” was long because so many people want to do it. After the initial auditions, there were callbacks where eight performers were up for Maria and four competing for Tony. Music director Francois Suhr rotated the actors to team up different Marias and Tonys. “With Tara and Mason, the first time they paired up, you got that thrilling magical build when you know the harmonies are
perfect, they do what harmonies are supposed to do, they physically move you, they give you a chill,” Stalsworth says. “The two of them sang and the all the creative heads in the room, they made eye contact, they kind of nodded. We continued to give everyone their opportunity to shine, dazzle and have a fair shot. But the two of them, their voices matched.” He also knew they were right for Kelsey, where, he says, the audience expectation is high in regard to singing. “At that moment,” Stalsworth says, “we knew we had our show.” “West Side Story” will be performed at Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Jan. 5-21. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-5703333.
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Tues.-Thurs. 1:30, 4:15, 7. Call Me By Your Name (R) Fri.-Mon. 1:15, 4:05, 6:55, 9:45; Tues.-Thurs. 1:15, 4:05, 6:55. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (R) Fri.-Mon. 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10; Tues.-Thurs. 2, 4:40, 7:20. Lady Bird (R) Fri.-Mon. 2:30, 7:10, 9:25; Tues.-Thurs. 2:30, 7:10.
PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Darkest Hour (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 1, 4, 7, 9:35; Sun.-Mon. 1, 4, 7; Tues.-Wed. 2:15, 5:15, 8; Thurs. 2:15, 8. The Shape of Water (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45, 9:30; Sun.-Mon. 12:45, 3:45, 6:45; Tues.-Thurs. 2, 5, 8. International Cinema Series: Slack Bay (NR) Thurs. 5:30 p.m.
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“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. 31; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “West Side Story,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. PinnWorth Productions presents classic musical inspired by “Romeo and Juliet.” The Sharks and the Jets are preparing to do battle over their small piece of New York’s Upper West Side, while star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria are on a collision course toward tragedy. Famed score by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, Jan. 5-21. Tickets cost $20; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “42nd Street,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Show biz musical favorite about Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer who comes to New York with stars in her eyes. Broadway director Julian Marsh, gives her a spot in the chorus a show whose star gets injured, giving Peggy her shot at stardom. Featuring the songs “We’re in the Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway,” Jan. 5-21. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-3973337.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Choral Reading of Gilbert & Sullivan, Trial by Jury & Cox and Box. Members of the community gathered together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music, to sing through for their own pleasure the great works in choral literature, with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. The meetings are informal readings in which any musically interested person may join the chorus, Jan. 7, choir rehearsal at 3 p.m., reading at 4 p.m. Admission for guests costs $10; www.princetonol.com.
JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Tommy Conwell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Acoustic concert, Jan. 6, 9:30 p.m. (7:30 p.m. show is sold out.) $15; www.mancavenj.com; 609-424-3766. Mammas Marmalade, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Classic bluegrass instrumentation (banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass) and acoustic music, ranging from the blues to Old Time, from gypsy jazz to bluegrass, Jan. 6, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609466-1964.
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
lections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609-924-8144.
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All Aboard for Art Linda Bradshaw’s watercolor of the Hopewell Train Station is on view in the exhibit “The Artists At The Station,” at the Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn through Jan. 15. The exhibit features works by a group of artists who meet at the station to practice their art. They work on individual projects Tuesday mornings. All artists who wish to work in an open studio environment are welcome. The Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn is located at 15 E. Broad St., Hopewell. For information, go to www.hopewellvalleybistro.com or call 609-466-9889. For information on the Artists At The Station group, email artistsatthestation@gmail.com. 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; “Rouge: Michael Kenna,” photographs by Kenna of the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan, 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. The artworks on paper include several sophisticated processes: collagraphs and digital prints, shaped paintings on paper, watercolor collages, very fine graphite drawings, etching, and mixed media, through Jan. 14; “Trenton’s Christmas Past,” 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. Hours: Wed.Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Festival of Trees” holiday tradition sees the museum’s galleries, hallways and porches decorated by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations, through Jan. 7; “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private col-
D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton. “Feather & Flight: Juried Exhibit,” celebrating birds, as well as highlighting conservation’s significant role in supporting crucial travel patterns for the 4,000 species that migrate, through Feb. 9; Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.drgreenway.org; 609-924-4646. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. “Memories,” featuring works by lla Podolsky, Joseph Zogorski, Gail Bracegirdle and Debbie Pisacreta. The images apture each artist’s memory of a location, scene or life moment, through Dec. 31. “Naturally Inspired,” 4x4 winter group exhibition. Works by Bill Jersey, Maxine Shore, Beatrice Bork and Joe Kazimierczyk showcasing the great outdoors, Jan. 4-Feb. 4. Opening reception, Jan. 7, 1-4 p.m. Hours: Thurs.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. Artist Ken Wilkie exhibiting his collection of cartoons, including holiday cards he has created over 35 years, through Jan. 3. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri.Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-275-2897. Princeton University School of Architecture, Princeton University Campus, “ARE WE HUMAN? The Design of the Species: 2 seconds, 2 days, 2 years, 200 years, 200,000 years.” The installation is designed by Andres Jaque and the Office for Political Innovation, an international practice that explores material politics at the intersection of design, research and activism. The entire School of Architecture will be filled with a dense collage of overlapping works by architects, artists, designers, scientists, filmmakers, research groups and think tanks. The effect is a kaleidoscope of artistic, technical, philosophical, theoretical and ethical reflection on the intimate relation between “design” and “human.” It is the first time the exhibition will be shown in the United States, through Jan. 5. soa.princeton.edu/arewehuman. Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “The Red Dot 10x10 Fundraising Exhibition.” Showcasing more than 200 Trenton-area artists creating works on 10-by-10-inch canvases. Professional and novice artists created works in oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pastel, watercolor and more, through Jan. 9; Inaugural Members Show, through Jan. 9. For more information, go to artworkstrenton.org or call 609-394-9436. Hopewell Valley Bistro and Inn, 5 East Broad St., Hopewell. “The Artists At The Station,” groups show of artists who together at the Hopewell train station to practice their art, through Jan. 15; www.hopewellvalleybistro.com; 609-466-9889.
AUDITIONS
Capital Singers of Trenton is a 100 voice choir founded in 2006. Rehearsals are held twice a month on Sunday evening at Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton. The choir is currently welcoming singers of all voice parts, particularly tenors and basses. For more information, or to schedule a placement hearing, go to www.capitalsingers.org or call 609-434-CST1. Voices Chorale is an auditioned, semi-professional community chorus with members from central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Richard Tang Yuk, Voices Chorale’s Artistic Director, is seeking altos, tenors and basses. Rehearsals are held Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell. Upcoming performances are scheduled in Princeton, March 4 and April 29. For information and to schedule an audition, please email: richardtangyuk@gmail.com. To learn more about the Chorale, please go to www.voiceschorale.org.
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PACKET PICKS Dec. 30 Noon Year’s Eve at Princeton library The Princeton Public Library will host a Noon Years Eve at the library, located at 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. Too young to stay up until midnight? Join the library for a celebration the day before New Year’s Eve for a countdown to noon. There will be music, dancing and crafts. For children ages 3 and up. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org or call 609-924-9529.
Hogmanay celebration at Trent House The Trent House Museum in Trenton will present a Hogmanay celebration of the Scottish New Year, beginning at 1 p.m. Bagpipers will perform outside. George Washington will discuss his time in Trenton. There also will be choral music, hot mulled cider, eggnog and Scottish snacks. The museum is located at 15 Market St., Trenton. For more information, go to www.williamtrenthouse.org or call 609-989-0087.
Jan. 1 First day hike in Kingston Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands will host a “First Day” hike, noon to 2 p.m. The hike will will begin and end at the Mapleton Preserve/D&R Canal State Park Headquarters at 145 Mapleton Road in Kingston. The hike will be an easy 1.5mile loop through the Mapleton Preserve. For more information, go to www.fpnl.org or call 609683-0483.
Jan. 4 Film screening at Lawrence library The Lawrence library will present a screening of the 2016 Chinese film, “Soul on a String,” beginning at 6 p.m. as part of its “Foreign and Independent Films at Your Library” series. After discovering a sacred stone in the mouth of a deer, Taibei, a solitary Tibetan cowboy, embarks on a mission: to bring it back to the holy Mountain of Buddha’s Handprint. Pursued by black market traders who seek the priceless artifact for themselves, as well as two brothers seeking vengeance for the long-ago death of their father, Taibei's journey will be a long and difficult one. The film is not rated and will be shown in Tibetan with English subtitles. The library is located at 2751 Brunswick Pike in Lawrence. To register, call 609-989-6920.
Battle talk at Historical Society The Historical Society of Princeton will host local author Larry Kidder for a lecture in conjunction with the anniversary of the Battle of Princeton, beginning at 7 p.m. The story of Trenton in the American Revolution is more than just the two battles that led to the Battle of Princeton. The town played several military and political roles throughout the war and became a crossroads of the Revolution. Author Larry Kidder will examine those roles and how the stories of Trenton and Princeton were closely entwined throughout the war for independence. Copies of the book, “Crossroads of the Revolution: Trenton 1774-1783,” will be available for purchase ($34), with proceeds benefitting the Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton Battlefield Society. Admission is free. To make a reservation, go to www.princetonhistory.org, or call 609-921-6748, ext. 102.
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Pam Hersh
Here’s to a fun new year Anne Reeves wants to see people put down their phones, connect with each other, and enjoy the experience Has anyone noticed what I have dubbed the “Giving Bench” outside of the headquarters building of Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts? For the past couple of weeks, coinciding with the holiday season, a person (or persons) has been leaving all sorts of stuff on the bench — clothes, milk, bread. Anyone can take whatever he or she would like. I have no idea who is doing this, and I would never divulge even if I did know. I do know that the Giving Bench reflects the creative and giving spirit of my longtime friend Anne Reeves whose heart and soul is the foundation of the Arts Council of Princeton, where she served as its director for 24 years from 1983 until 2004. The Giving Bench inspired me not only to contribute to the stash on the bench, but also to make Reeves the community personality recipient of my annual endof-year question: “In one word, tell me how you would like to describe Princeton in 2018.” With that characteristic twinkle in her eye and lilt in her voice, she said “fun.” “We need to be ambassadors of fun,” Reeves said. “It strikes me as though people nowadays seem be having a lot less fun in their daily lives. All it takes is to simply look up from their phones and tablets, look around at their surroundings, look people in the eye and greet them with a smile. That would be a big start. Not all fun has to be about possessions and orchestrated activities,” said Anne, who in her role as the arts council’s founding director has been associated, ironically, with some of the community’s most orchestrated events. She noted, however, that the events in which she was involved were born out of creativity, and thus had an element of surprise and quirkiness, “just plain fun,” she said. Earlier this year, the Arts Council of Princeton celebrated its 50th birthday and used the occasion to celebrate Anne’s contribution to the organization. Even though the arts council was born in 1967, Reeves was the “founding director,” because the organization had no full-time director when it was first established. Her stamp on the community arts scene was characterized by her creative and whimsical approach to the world around her, and her refusal to put the kibosh on any creative idea, born out of passion. Although Reeves and the Arts Council are so closely identified with the spring season, thanks to the Communiversity town/gown arts and entertainment festival, I more often think of her during the Christmas/New Year’s season. I worked closely with Reeves on two traditions that no longer are part of the Princeton scene —the Princeton Borough Merchants window decoration contest and Curtain Calls, the
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Anne Reeves (second from right), pictured at the Arts Council of Princeton’s 2016 Dining by Design event. Also pictured, from left, are Veronica OlivaresWeber, Marlyn Zucosky, andSarah Collum Hatfield. community New Year’s Eve party that brought the town and gown communities together to ring out the hold and ring in the new. Reeves and I were part of group of downtown aficionados that also included then Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed, Historical Society of Princeton Director Gail Stern (sadly deceased), and other town personalities who rotated in and out of the group. We walked the Central Business District from Moore Street to Bayard Lane and down Witherspoon Street to Paul Robeson Place and judged the window decorations in several different categories. “As judges, we often were freezing cold, we agonized, we debated, but we laughed and had fun,” said Reeves, a resident of Princeton since the mid 1960s. Curtain Calls was a non-alcoholic town/gown New Year’s Eve festival that went on for a number of “magical” years. “There was nothing like ringing in the New Year with your friends and neighbors who you knew and those who you just met, Reeves said. “It was complicated and exhausting to implement, we never could have done it without the incredible skills of the coordinator Anne Brener [now executive director of the Princeton Adult School]. There were all sorts of challenges, but it the end it was so rewarding — and fun.” She also reminisced about her close friend and soul mate in fun, the now
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Anne Reeves with a work of robotic art at the Arts Council of Princeton’s 2016 Pinot to Picasso fundraiser. deceased and former Princeton Borough Mayor Barbara Sigmund. “We remember Barbara for more than her ‘accomplishments.’ We see her smile, hear her laugh, and recall her irrepressible sense of humor,” Reeves said. Anne Reeves and Barbara Sigmund’s definition of fun has little connection to self-indulgence, but rather more to do with a relentless crusade to help others. She mentioned specifically a few of her favorite fun initiatives, such as: ‘Hats For the Homeless,’ when students on campus got together to laugh, de-stress, and knit hats that then are taken to those in need; and the HomeFront partnership that for years has been bringing the children of local
homeless families to the Arts Council each week for a variety of arts experiences and mentoring. Another interest of hers is the Petey Greene Program, which supplements education in correctional institutions by preparing volunteers, primarily college students, to provide free, quality tutoring and related programming to support the academic achievement of incarcerated people. “I am also obsessed with . . . the prison system and the Petey Greene Program, where university students provide companionship and tutoring for prisoners,” Reeves said. “It truly is a learning experience in both directions.” So, let’s toast to a 2018 filled with fun — a la Anne Reeves.
Mark Rosman
Freehold resident seeks life-changing transplant A serious medical issue has made life a challenge for Lynn Kava of Freehold Township, but she has maintained a positive outlook as she searches for a living kidney donor. Kava, 54, was diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease in 2010. Biopsies performed in 2010 and 2013 led to a diagnosis of interstitial nephritis, i.e., an inflammation of the spaces between renal tubules. The inflammation was caused by an auto immune disease known as Sarcoidosis, which is a multi-system disease that causes inflammation of the body and inflammation of the tubules. In 2014, a decreasing level of kidney function put Kava on a regimen of dialysis that requires her go for the procedure three evenings a week for
two hours and 45 minutes each session. Today, she has one kidney that is non-functioning and one kidney that functions at 14 percent. For the past two years, Kava, who is a 1981 graduate of East Brunswick High School, has actively been seeking a living kidney donor. For a variety of reasons, no one in her family is a suitable match. Kava, who works part-time as a school bus aide, is reaching out and attempting to network with anyone who may be able to provide her with a kidney that could mean a healthier life and the end of the dialysis treatments. She said a paired kidney exchange program offers the prospect of widening the net for a potential donor. “I was in denial for awhile,” Kava said, recalling the time when the is-
sues manifested themselves. “I managed to stay off dialysis for three years. I don’t want to be on dialysis for the rest of my life. I’m going to be 55. I want to live my life.” A kidney donor can be male or female, of any ethnicity, and within a wide age range, according to Kava, who has become well educated about issues that affect her health. She said an individual who donates a kidney to her would undergo a laproscopic procedure, while she would undergo major surgery to complete the transplant. Kava and I share one thing in common, as I, too, have dealt with a kidney issue for a number of years, although nowhere near the level she deals with every day. Her search for the person who can provide her with
the gift of a healthier life hits close to home for me. Anyone who would like to reach out to Kava may email me at news@thenewstranscript.com and I will forward those responses to her. Somewhere out there, the person Kava is searching for is waiting to be identified. It would mean everything to her to find that person and to make the connection that would be the lifechanging moment she is trying so hard to find. Mark Rosman is a managing editor with Newspaper Media Group. He may be reached by email at news@thenewstranscript.com.
Rotary College Possibilities Night at TCNJ The six Rotary Clubs of Mercer County are hosting a free “Rotary College Possibilities Night” at The College of New Jerseys Brower Student Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m. The event for high school students and their parents will include the participation of the following schools: TCNJ, Rider, Mercer County Community College, Stockton University,
and Mercer County Technical School. Presenters will include Kevin Wong, a Princeton University graduate and co-founder of PrepMaven; Give Something Back financial aid and mentoring; Janssen Pharmaceutical; Don Betterton, founder of Bettertoton College Planning; Bill Carter, consultant on the financial aid form; United Way; Andrew Miglione, director of client services from NJ Higher
Education Student Assistance Authority; and Rotary, the largest civic organization in the world. The six local Rotary Clubs each provide scholarships. The event also will include presentations on “The Importance of Seeking Higher Education Opportunities” and “College Planning, Options and Admissions” (in five parts). Tables will be outside the hall with
scholarship applications and financial aid information and applications for local colleges and trade schools. There also will be experts available to answers questions and assist in other areas of the college admissions process. A full house is expected. To register, go to http://community.tcnj.edu/2018RotaryCollegePossibilitiesN ight.
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Catching Barrett’s esophagus early can help prevent cancer
Almost everyone experiences a little acid reflux every now and then. But when acid reflux is frequent or chronic, it can contribute to more serious digestive disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett’s esophagus. At University Medical Center of Princeton’s Center for Digestive Health, patients have access to high-quality screening, testing and treatment for common and complex gastrointestinal conditions, including GERD and Barrett’s esophagus. What is Barrett’s esophagus? In simplest terms, Barrett’s esophagus is a precancerous condition that is often associated with GERD. In patients with Barrett’s esophagus, the cells in the esophagus change and are replaced by a different type of tissue similar to the lining of the intestine. If left undiagnosed and untreated, these changes may lead to esophageal cancer. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that Barrett’s esophagus affects between 1.6 to 6.8 percent of Americans. Are you at risk? The biggest risk factor for Barrett’s esophagus is GERD, a condition in which the contents of the stomach flow backward into the esophagus. Over time, stomach acid can harm the esophageal lining and cause damage to the cells. As many as 64 million people living in the United
States have GERD, and up to 15 percent of them will develop Barrett’s esophagus, according to the NIH. Barrett’s esophagus is also more likely to affect men, Caucasians, and individuals over age 50. Obesity, smoking and family history are also risk factors. How do you know if you have Barrett’s esophagus? Barrett’s esophagus does not cause any symptoms, but GERD does. The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, a burning sensation deep in your chest. Other common signs of GERD include: • Problems swallowing or painful swallowing • Sore, raw throat or hoarse voice • Feeling that food is stuck in your throat • Frequent sour or bitter taste of acid, especially when lying down • Burping acid into the mouth • Feeling of choking that may wake you up Doctors can diagnose Barrett’s esophagus through images provided by an upper endoscopy. During an endoscopy, a slender, flexible tube carrying a light and video camera is passed down the throat into the esophagus. The patient is briefly sedated and normally feels nothing during the five-minute procedure. Endoscopy is typically recommended for patients who have been taking medication over an extended period of time to control GERD or who have persistent or recurrent heartburn.
vanced diagnostic and treatment techniques for GERD and Barrett’s esophagus including: • Wireless esophageal pH monitoring and impedance pH testing for GERD. • High resolution esophageal manometry measuring function of the lower-esophageal sphincter and muscles of the esophagus. • Stetta therapy, a miniCan Barrett’s esophagus mally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency abbe prevented? You can lower your risk lation to stimulate and the lower for Barrett’s esophagus by strengthen esophageal sphincter, propreventing GERD. Limiting the amount of fatty food you eat, and eating small, frequent meals rather than the traditional three big meals a day can help prevent GERD. Doctors also advise against certain food and drinks that can make GERD worse, such as greasy food, chocolate, coffee, spicy food, tomatoes and alcohol. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and vitamins has also been found to decrease the chances of developing Barrett’s esophagus. dergo radiofrequency ablation remain free of Barrett’s esophagus for at least five years. Radiofrequency ablation has also been shown to prevent esophageal cancer in high-risk patients. Additionally, your doctor may recommend acidsuppressing medications called proton pump inhibitors to prevent further damage.
Dr. Anish A. Sheth How is Barrett’s esophagus treated? Treatment for Barrett’s esophagus is based on the level of severity. Patients with more advanced disease who have evidence of dysplasia on biopsy will move directly to treatment. Most patients, however, do not have dysplasia and will be followed with periodic endoscopy and biopsy. For high-risk patients, a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure called radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, uses radio waves to heat and destroy diseased cells from the esophagus before they become cancerous. This outpatient procedure requires moderate sedation and typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. Patients may experience mild chest discomfort for a few days after the procedure, but there are few other side effects. In most patients, the diseased tissue is replaced by healthy esophageal tissue within three to four weeks time. Studies show that the majority of patients who un-
Talk to your doctor Because Barrett’s esophagus can be diagnosed only by a gastroenterologist, it is best to seek medical advice if you have the risk factors or suffer from GERD. Talk to your doctor, and review your medical and family history. Your doctor may recommend screening for Barrett’s esophagus. Early detection and treatment can prevent the disease from progressing, and allow you to live a fuller and healthier life. The Esophageal Program at UMCP provides ad-
viding long-term relief from GERD. • Radiofrequency ablation to remove precancerous cells from the esophagus. To learn more about UMCP’s Center for Digestive Health or to make an appointment, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 609-853-7272.
Anish Sheth, M.D., is board certified in gastroenterology. He is Chief of Gastroenterology at UMCP and Co-Medical Director of the UMCP Center for Digestive Health.
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