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Globally-Renowned Pianist Robert Taub performs at Princeton University

Jun 29th – Jul. 8th, 2018

In the arts by Ken Downey Jr.

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rench guitarist - and now Princeton resident - Jean Chaumont released his debut album last week, “The Beauty of Differences.” Chaumont grew up in a small village in France with a large family. His parents belonged to a theater company, where Chaumont immediately became attached to the composer of the group. “I was always drawn to pianos and instruments,” Chaumont said. “I liked to make noise with anything. So he saw that early on and he encouraged my parents to get me into more formal lessons; so that’s what they did. I did that from 3 years old. I was not very studious, I would improvise a lot. I would make my own little ideas.” At 16, Chaumont needed to decide what to further his education in and decided to go to music school in Paris, where he played guitar. “It ended up being fantastic,” he said. “The teacher in the school was amazing and he saw that I was really interested. I was progressing the fastest; I was practicing anytime that I could. He offered me private lessons at his house. He got me a few gigs around town and it was pretty cool because I was 16 years old. When you have a teacher like that, you really fall in love with the music also.” Chaumont continued his education while composing music for documentaries, advertisements and short films. He ended up meeting his American wife in France, where she was studying theology. “When we got married in 2011, we said we would live for three years in France without kids,” he said. “Then we would spend three years in America and have children, this way we could experience each other’s culture.” Chaumont composed his own music during his time in France and continued to do so when he and his wife came to Princeton in 2014. Chaumont’s wife continued her studies in theology and had to do field work; this brought them to a small church in Al-

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Jean Chaumont lentown, where Chaumont met the music director. “I met the music director there and he is a talented jazz pianist,” he said. “I went onto his website and found out he had a label and had already produced four albums at the time. We just connected. I told him that I was planning out my first album and he asked me to play all of my songs for him. He loved the songs and I told him it would be cool if he got on board. He was excited.” The music director’s label had a different aspect than most. Any album produced has to have some sort of service aspect to it. “His label, Misfitme Music, has an original idea that every project released has a service component,” he said. “It can take any form; the artist has to decide. We can release an album, and we can do a tour where we only perform in retirement homes or in hospitals. We can find a way to connect to the public in a different way and perform a service for the community. I found that idea awesome.”

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Pianist Robert Taub performs at Princeton University G

lobally acclaimed pianist Robert Taub performed last week as part of Princeton University’s 23rd annual International Conference on Plasma Surface Interactions in Controlled Fusion Devices. The recital, which was held on June 19 saw an estimated crowd of 100 people gathered in the Richardson Auditorium on campus. Taub, who is known for his performances of Beethoven’s compositions, played three of his piano sonatas and gave a short background into the life of the composer. Taub’s love for Beethoven has been a big part of his life, as the composer has been a big personal interest of his. “My strong passion for Beethoven evolved over the course of many years,” Taub said. “When I was very young, all of my piano teachers had me learn one Beethoven piano sonata every year, so I got an early start. Then, when I was here [Princeton] as an undergraduate, I took a couple of courses with Lewis Lockwood, who is an eminent Beethoven scholar. He opened my eyes to exploring Beethoven’s creativity in a different realm. That forged an interest into understanding how Beethoven worked, so I gradually increased my repertoire to include all of the piano sonatas, and then all of the piano concertos and a lot of chamber music. It’s just such great literature and you keep coming back to it.” Taub has been playing the piano all of his life. He doesn’t actually remember the act of starting to play; so for him, it was something he always had done. “I was told that I was 3 and my conscious memory doesn’t go back before that,” he said. “So, as far as I’m aware, I have always been playing the piano one way or another. I do remember when I was very young, my parents took me to a Steinway retail showroom. I remember reaching up to the base notes of the piano and being enthralled with the full sound. I have a vague memory of the piano being deliv-

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Pianist Robert Taub, known for his performances of Beethoven’s compositions, performed last week at Princeton University. The recital saw an estimated crowd of 100 people gathered in the Richardson Auditorium. ered to my parents’ house, but I don’t remember actually starting; so it’s something I’ve always done.” Taub’s love for Steinway pianos followed him throughout his life. He even used a Steinway piano during his performance at Princeton. “I have a very good relationship with Steinway,” he said. “I love their pianos. I am, like many other people are, a Steinway artist, which means that I play Steinway pianos, and they provide the instruments and a very valuable service, which is to be able to rehearse worldwide at any of their Steinway representatives.” During his time at Princeton, Taub created a book, “Playing the Beethoven Piano

Sonatas,” which has become the standard for Beethoven literature around the world. “The first time that I played the Beethoven sonatas as a group, as a cycle, was actually in Princeton,” he said. “To play the cycle of some 32 sonatas for a pianist is a little bit like climbing Mt. Everest. It’s a goal. It’s an extremely rewarding goal. I enjoyed playing the concerts and I gave pre-concert talks, and I also wrote extensive program notes. I remember writing some program notes and rereading the draft and thinking that I would actually like to express more detail into them. I realized there was no book that was written on the piano sonatas that was written from the pianist perspective. There had been many

good books written from the musicological perspective, but no pianist has taken the time or made the effort to write what it’s like to actually live with these works and play them.” During Taub’s time as an undergraduate student at Princeton, he took all of the prerequired courses, without realizing it, to apply to schools for a pre-medical education. After applying and getting into a number of colleges for med school, and also having gotten into Juilliard for graduate work, Taub was faced with a very important decision. “Doctor or musician,” he said. “I imagined two scenarios. One was, 10 years after making such a decision: I imaged being a doctor, and going with a friend to a performance at Carnegie Hall and saying to him, ‘You know, I could have been a pianist.’ Then, I imagined the inverse of the situation, and saying, ‘You know, I could have been a doctor.’ Which one of those scenarios could I have lived with? Well, the answer was obvious.” But after making the decision to go to Juilliard for graduate studies in music, Taub soon realized that making a career path for himself wasn’t going to be the easiest thing to do. “I realized early on that I had to create my own pathways, my own niche. I had to do what I wanted to do and build my own career,” he said. “So, I looked at ways of building my own career. I won some smaller competitions; I met some people; I made a couple of recordings. But then, I had an opportunity to apply for the Peabody Mason Award and it looked extremely attractive.” The Peabody Mason International Piano Competition was inspired by Peabody Mason’s commitment to the arts and serves to showcase upcoming piano talent. The competition was first held in 1981

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Princeton Junction’s Robin Park joins National Youth Orchestra R obin Park, a 17-year-old from Princeton Junction, has been selected to join Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Ensemble for 2018. Each summer, Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute chooses young adults from around the country to form the National Youth Orchestra of the United Stated of America (NYO-USA). Park, who was a part of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, was chosen along with seven of his fellow musicians to tour the world with NYO-USA. “To me, NYO-USA was always some kind of golden apple at the top of the hill,” Park said. “Ever since I was in middle school, which was when first I witnessed the inaugural season of NYO thanks to my sister being a part of it, I would always think, ‘Wow, I wish I could be a part of that group at least once in my lifetime.’ Having seen NYO evolve and develop over the years indirectly through my sister, I now see NYO in a very intimate way. And I think it is because of this that I am all the more excited and feel very thankful that I was given the chance to be a part of NYO this year.” Park, who was accepted into NYO-USA for playing the cello, didn’t start his musical career with his preferred instrument. “I actually began with the piano at the age of 4. However every time I played the piano, I would cry and complain about how hard it was to reach the keys and to coordinate both hands at the same time,” he said. “So, my mom tried to get me to play the violin because my sister was rather good at it; but alas, I couldn’t even keep the violin on my shoulder, much less play it. Because of all this, my mom gave up on trying to make me into a musician for a solid three years, until I saw the cello for the first time. The cello looked like it would be the perfect instrument for me – I loved its rich

tone, I loved how the cellist seemed to play it with their whole body, and, most importantly, I could play it while sitting down in a relatively comfortable position.” When Park first began to play the cello, he didn’t see it as a chore but as a form of amusement. “I was only interested in learning it for the fun of it,” he said. “To me, the cello was merely a toy, just a mode of entertainment. However, when I reached the age of 12, I began to get into music and ever since then - through various programs, such as camps, seminars and masterclasses - I learned the diversity and depth of the world of music; and through competitions and performance experiences, I was able to learn of the joy of playing before an audience.” The West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North student had a long preparation for the audition process to even be considered for NYO-USA. “The audition process was very stressful to say the least,” Park said. “I knew that trying to prepare for it close to the deadline would be a risky choice, so I began to prepare for the audition early on. I have to say that it wasn’t exactly the most fun thing because NYO’s audition requires not only recordings of my solo works, but also orchestral excerpts. Throughout my entire preparation stage, I focused mainly on my excerpts, since I had received advice from many NYO alumni that excerpts were the most important part of the audition. Nevertheless, I have to admit that the audition process allowed me to greatly improve as a musician in many aspects, such as musicality, responsibility and perseverance.” The summer tour for NYO-USA will begin at Carnegie Hall and makes its way to New York, and then the orchestra will fly to Asia, where they will tour from China to See PARK, Page 8B

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things to do STAGE A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, presented by the Princeton Festival at the Matthews Acting Studio, 185 St., Princeton. Classic musical featuring songs my Stephen Sondheim, in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to gain his freedom by winning the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, through June 30; $50-$75; princetonfestival.org. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s outdoor stage on the College of St. Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown. Italian romp featuring Truffaldino, the servant, making the audience privy to and complicit in his increasingly complicated attempts to serve two masters at one time. By Bonnie J. Monte, translated and adapted from the play by Carlo Goldini. Patrons are encouraged to pack a picnic for al fresco dining on the lawn before the show begins, June 20 through July 29; www.shakespearenj. org; 973-408-5600. Tick, Tick…Boom, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical story of a composer searching for his big break, June 21July 8. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732-997-0205. “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Shakespeare ’70 presents comedy in which Falstaff decides to seduce both Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, respectable married women of Windsor, in the hopes that he can improve not only his love life, but his wallet, June 22 through July 1. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. The Little Mermaid, Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Music and Lyrics and Book by Alan

Menken, Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater & Doug Wright. Based on Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written and directed by John Musker & Ron Clements. Originally Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, July 6 - 22. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-397-3337. “42nd Street,” Bucks County Playhouse 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Classic backstage musical brings Broadway golden-age glamour, a large tap-happy cast and a score chock-filled with American songbook classics to Bucks County Playhouse in an all-new production. Directed by Bucks County Playhouse Artistic Associate Hunter Foster and choreographed by Jeremy Dumont, June 29 through Aug. 4, $40-$80; www.bcptheater.org; 215-862-2121. “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Mermaid Ariel lives in an enchanted undersea country, her father is a King, and she has the most beautiful singing voice. But she is a passionate, headstrong teenager, and wants what she cannot have, to live on land. When she falls in love with a handsome human prince, Ariel is more determined than ever to gain a pair of legs, July 6-22. Performances: Fri.Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. Tickets cost $22; www.musicmountaintheatre.org; 609-3973337. Uncommon Women and Others, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Wendy Wasserstein’s debut play follows a group of graduates from Mount Holyoke College at the dawn of secondwave feminism as they make new friendships, fall in and out of love, and imagine a brighter future for themselves, July 1222. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732997-0205. “Titus Andronicus,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madi-

son. Shakespeare’s rarely produced violent tragedy about a general seeking revenge, July 18 through Aug. 5; www.shakespearenj.org; 973-408-5600. The Children’s Hour, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Lillian Hellman’s play in which one child’s lie throws a girls’ boarding school into chaos. This fiery American classic depicts a world where rules are rigid, rumors fly faster than truth, and the hint of scandal is enough to bring two schoolteachers’ lives crashing down, July 26 Through Aug. 5. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732997-0205. The Baltimore Waltz, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. Paula Vogel’s play follows Anna and Carl through Europe on a film-noir-inspired trip, filled

with mysterious detectives, devious doctors, and alluring men as they search for a cure for Anna’s disease, Aug. 9-19. Performances: Thurs.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m., 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. There also are 8 p.m. performances on select Wednesdays; www.princetonsummertheater.org; 732997-0205. OPERA Madama Butterfly, Presented by the Princeton Festival at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. Puccini’s opera tells of the unrequited love of a young Japanese geisha, Cio-Cio-san (the Butterfly of the title), for B.F. Pinkerton, a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy who is visiting Japan, July 1, 3 p.m., $45-$150; princetonfestival.org. CHILDREN’S THEATRE Alice In Wonderland, Music Mountain Theatre, Route 1483 Route 179, Lambertville. Join Alice on her trip through Wonderland as she meets some beloved characters, A Garden of Beautiful Flowers, See THINGS TO DO, Page 6B

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In Concert Continued from Page 5B a truly Mad Tea Party, a mysterious grinning cat and of course the Queen and King of Hearts and their court, June 29 - July7. Performances are Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The June 23 performance will be ASL interpreted. $8; www.musicmountaintheatre.org.

MUSIC CLASSICAL MUSIC Princeton Festival Baroque Chorus & Orchestra, Princeton Theological Seminary, Miller Chapel, 64 Miller Street, Princeton. Playing to sold-out crowds since 2015, the Princeton Festival Baroque Orchestra features rising young stars of historically-informed performance playing period instruments, June 30, 7:00 p.m. Tickets for this event are sold out. princetonfestival.org Zora String Quartet, Richardson Au-

ditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Concert featuring music by Franz Joseph Haydn, Atar Arad, and Joannes Brahms, July 2, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Poulenc Trio, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Trio features James Austin Smith on oboe; Irina Kaplan on piano; and Bryan Young on bassoon, July 8, 3 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. Fife & Drum Taptoe Concert Series, Old Barracks Museum, Trenton. The Taptoe recreates a summer evening in 18th century Trenton, when the music and the

guard would march through a garrison town signaling the time for the taverns to close their taps and for the soldiers to return to their barracks, July 14, 28, 8 p.m. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for reserved balcony seating with included light refreshments; $10 lawn seating. Advanced tickets are available at www.barracks.org. Daedalus String Quartet, Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall on the Princeton University campus. Program features music by Beethoven, Fred Lerdahl and Joannes Brahms, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available at tickets.princeton.edu one week before the concert. Tickets also will be available at the Richardson Auditorium Box Office at 6:30 p.m. the night of the concert. www.princetonsummerchamberconcerts.org. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Le Cabaret Francais, The Mansion Inn, 9 So. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Cabaret hosted by Barry Peterson, with lyric books, sing-along and special performing guests, first Wednesday of each month, 7:45-10 p.m. $10 drink minimum; 215-740-7153. The Blawenburg Band, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. Showcasing the golden age of concert band music featuring American patriotic. The Blawenburg Band is one of the oldest bands in the state, founded in 1890, June 28, 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket, and enjoy the free concert series every Thursday; artscouncilofprinceton.org. James Maddock, 5 S. Greenwood Ave. Hopewell. The best singer-songwriters serve the song. The songwriter’s songwriter, James Maddock, who has earned the respect of masterful writers such as Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nile, has built his acclaimed legacy on humbly honoring purity of expression, July 7, 8 p.m.; hopewelltheater.com Karen Akers, RRazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road New Hope, Pennsylvania. Concert titled “Sing the Shadows Away,” including songs by Dory Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Mercer & Mancini, Dietz and Schwartz,

Kander and Ebb, and others. With Alex Rybeck, musical director, July 7, 8 p.m. $45; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. A.J. Lambert, RRazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road New Hope, Pennsylvania. A.J. Lambert, granddaughter of Frank Sinatra, presents her concert titled, “Sing the Shadows Away,” including songs by Dory Previn, Stephen Sondheim, Mercer & Mancini, Dietz and Schwartz, Kander and Ebb, and others. With Alex Rybeck, musical director, July 8, 8 p.m. $35; www.therrazzroom. com; 888-596-1027.

MUSEUMS Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton. Ellarslie Open 35. Annual juried exhibit continues a tradition of supporting area artists and bringing the finest in visual art to patrons and visitors. Juried by Heather Campbell Coyle, through July 1. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 1-4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632. Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” Between 1984 and 1999, the American artist Frank Stella executed four ambitious print series, each of which was named after a literary work that had a distinctive narrative structure: the Passover song Had Gadya, a compilation of Italian folktales, the epic novel MobyDick, and the illustrated encyclopedia Dictionary of Imaginary Places. Through these four bodies of work, Stella evolved printmaking projects of unprecedented scale and complexity that both transformed the artist’s visual language, May 19 through Sept. 23; 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. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. “It’s Just a Job: Bill Owens and Studs Terkel on Working in 1970s America.” Multimedia exhibit pairs the

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chaumont Continued from Page 2B Chaumont’s album, “The Beauty of Differences,” benefits the nonprofit Villages in Partnership, which funds the excavation of wells in the African nation of Malawi. “Malawi is actually the poorest countries there [in Africa],” he said. “One of the most critical things is access to clean water. It was kind of prophetical because the church in Allentown, they have a strong push for mission work and they have different organizations. Around that time, I got a flyer for a Christmas donation to come and buy some mission work in someone else’s name instead of giving a gift. One of the options was to excavate one well for a village. I was blown away

by that idea: For only $3,000, you could provide water for up to 300 families. So I did the math: If I sell one CD, I can provide a person water for their entire life. So I decided this is what we’re going to do.” Chaumont stated his compositions reflect his spiritual journey and they are a celebration of the diversity that is our humanity. “It made sense for me to give away all of my proceeds for a cause; I think it’s part of my calling as a Christian,” he said. “I thought it was a great way to combine my faith with my art.” “The Beauty of Differences” is now on sale and is an incredible work of jazz. All proceeds for the album will benefit the nonprofit Villages in Partnership.

Taub Continued from Page 3B and only has had four grand prize winners. The grand prize winners receive a stipend of living expenses for two years, as well as a recital of their own in New York and Boston. The sole requirement to apply for the competition was to be between the ages of 25 and 35. Taub turned 25, six days before the application deadline and was eligible. “There were guys there that were 34 and 35, and I was the youngest by nine years,” he said. “I thought that I had no hope, but I just went up there and played and had a good time playing, and they ended up choosing me as the winner.” Taub was the first person to win the Peabody Mason Award in 1981 and only

one of four people to win the grand prize since. “Now I had the resources, courtesy of the award, to be able to study more, learn more,” he said. “The luxury of time, to think about music and to build my repertoire in an encompassing manner. At the end of that two-year stipend period, I launched recitals in the Lincoln Center and the equivalent in Boston, and that helped enormously for my career. That was great.” Since then, Taub has performed globally. Taub has performed as a guest soloist with the world’s leading orchestras. Based in Princeton for more than 25 years, Taub and his wife are now moving to England, where he will be building a concert series and festival for Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth.

Park Continued from Page 4B Taiwan to South Korea. “Having been accepted this year is also a huge stroke of luck for me because thanks to one of NYO’s tour destinations being South Korea, I will be able to finally see my extended family in Korea and show

them how much I’ve grown as a person and as a musician,” Park said. “Being able to visit all of these famous Asian cities and being able to play in their most famous concert halls - in front of vast and diverse audiences - will truly be an honor and an unforgettable experience.”

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two iconic documentarians of work life, underscoring how the decade was a dramatic time of transition for the American workforce. It is not simply a look back: many of the themes that Owens and Terkel identified remain strikingly relevant, engaging visitors to consider their own perspectives about working, through July 29. Artists talk with Bill Owens, April during Art After Hours: First Tuesdays. Museum hours: Tues.Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. Join the Old Barracks on the Second Saturday of every month for a fun afternoon of Revolutionary War activities. Children 11 and under will enjoy story-time, scavenger hunts, snacks and activities around the Old Barracks Museum, through July 14. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.barracks.org; 609396-1776.

GALLERIES The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main St., Cranbury. Exhibit of works by members of the New York City United Federation of Teachers Painting Class exhibit. The UFT Painting Class began in 2010 at the Monmouth County Library, through June 29; www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University campus. “Learning to Fight, Fighting to Learn: Education in Times of War,” exhibition at World War I and its effect on education, drawing from the university srchives and the public policy papers of Princeton University Library, through June 2018. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. during the academic year; library.princeton.edu. Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Mercer County Community College campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. “Mercer County Artists 2018,” featuring 28 works in a variety of media including oil, acrylic, graphite, mixed media, ceramic, wood and more, through July 9; www.mccc.edu/gallery. Lakefront Gallery, 1 Hamilton Place, Hamilton. “Mel and Leon,” paintings by Mel Leipzig & Leon Rainbow. Free and open to the public, the exhibit titled Mel & Leon is sponsored by the Princeton Photography Club, From June 30 through Sept. 5. Hours: 8

a.m. to 8 p.m. ART SUBMISSIONS Franklin Day Festival - ArtWalk. Franklin Township is accepting free submissions for ArtWalk. The 2018 theme is Celebrate New Jersey. Submit your twodimensional art for display and sale in this juried exhibit. Accepted art will be on view at the Franklin Day Festival, Sept. 22, held in Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road, Somerset. Submissions must be received by Aug. 4. The notification of acceptance will be mailed by Aug. 11. Submission forms and guidelines can be found at Franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/ f/ArtWalkCall4Art.

COMEDY Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. JP Sears, June 29-30, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. $27; Gary DeLena, July 5, 7:30 p.m., July 6-7, 7:30 & 9:45 p.m., $20 www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Jerrold Benford, July 6-7; Dean Napolitano and Jen Hellman, July 20-21; catcharisingstar. com; 609-987-8018.

The RRazz Room, The Clarion Inn & Suites, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Vickie Shaw June 30, 8 p.m. $35; therrazzroom.com; 888596-1027.

DANCE Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Wednesdays, 8-10:30 p.m (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10 (no dance on July 4); Afternoon for experience dancers (admission costs $23); Evening dance (admission costs $17). Admission for both costs $27; 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.

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85 86 87 ACROSS 88 Tip off 91 Iridescent stones 92 Broadway restaurant founder 94 Fancy window feature 95 Bizet’s “Habanera,” e.g. 97 Frequent co-star of Sly 98 From the top 100 Large volume Bottom of a pie 101 Quality bedding material 104 Gourmet gastropod Puts at risk 108 Ring components 112 Fish caught in pots Stock ending? 114 Historic 1804 contest 116 Texas city in the film “Friday 117 Night Lights” 118 Org. with a New London 119 academy Sites with jets Leading the line 120 Where Petaluma is 121 Switchboard connection: 122 Abbr. 123 Mil. driller For hire to sire It may be a lot 1 Wistful remark 2 Burn the toast, say 3 How much sautéing is done Hate the idea of 4 Org. founded on the 100th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth 5 “Dark of the Moon” poet 6 Hummus scooper Fam. tree member Religious faction Room in some posh residences 7 Made off with Barely done 8 Road closing? Amazon predator 9 Brand with a Creamy Vodka 10 sauce 11 1954 Ford debut Great Plains tribe 12 Unc, to Dad “It’s not my first __!” 13 Choral part 14

Teaching model Hugs, on cards Manning of football Tex-Mex dipper Botch Carriers of carriers Pre-college, briefly Female folklore fiend Scoffing sounds Rel. title “She Believes __”: Kenny Rogers hit Lash out at Like parts of the Great Plains Invited Oakland-based environmental group 2009 Meryl Streep role Author Dinesen Ruin, with “up” Part of PGA: Abbr. Singer on a 2007 Black Heritage postage stamp, familiarly Is just right Bring to a boil Lots of paper Overly curious DOWN Pub hardware Shillelagh’s land “__ With a ‘Z’”: 1972 TV special Like the most summery day Non-Rx City awarded the 2024 Summer Olympic Games Donor drive target Sylvester’s problem Fill completely Palatable Wellcoordinated Super Bowl XXXIV champs 24 horas On trial

15 Fifth-century Roman Empire foe 16 Revolution prefix 17 “Seriously?” 18 They’re often cooped up 24 Pub round 26 Separately 29 Mumbai melody 32 Altar sacrifice, at times? 34 Enjoyed some courses 35 Initial stages 36 College offering 37 Struggling student’s option 38 Freed, in a way 39 iTunes Store category 40 Mil. authority 41 Intangible quality 42 Game player’s purchase 43 Suit 44 Part of a plan 47 “__ Mio” 48 2002 Nobel Peace Prize laureate 49 View from much of U.S. Highway 101 52 Samaritan’s offering 55 Can’t get out of it 58 Like many soup veggies 61 Performer’s place 62 Keep the beat? 63 Use, as one’s resources 66 Last Supper question 67 Meditative discipline 68 Long, thin mushroom

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91 Air out 93 Predatory fish with an acute sense of smell 96 Former car-financing org. 98 Green word? 99 Glowing piece 100 Beat around the bush, e.g. 101 “Get real!” 102 Response to un capitán 103 Administrative hub 104 Wallop 105 Just shy of shut

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Trojan Horse, for one Rick’s “kid” Drug bust unit Some annexes 1944 turning point Rip off Coolers, briefly, that span two words in the nine longest answers

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strong immune system can go a long way toward ensuring one’s overall health. But bolstering one’s immune system is no small task, as even medical researchers admit there is still much to learn about the links between lifestyle and immune function. The Harvard Medical School notes that a strongly functioning immune system requires balance and harmony. So it stands to reason that a highly unhealthy lifestyle will compromise the immune system, but it’s also worth noting that pushing the body too hard in the other direction also can adversely affect immune function. Researchers continue to study the potential links between immune response and variables such as diet, exercise, age, and psychological stress. Though studies are ongoing, the Harvard Medical School notes that the immune system is bolstered by various strategies associated with healthy living. • Don’t smoke. Smoking is linked to a host of diseases and ailments, so it’s no surprise that it also compromises the immune system. The National Cancer Institute notes that cigarette smoke contains high levels of tar and other chemicals, which compromise the immune system’s ability to effectively combat infections. The effects of smoking on the immune system are both immediate and long-term. Smokers’ immune systems may not be able to fend off common infections like the common cold as effectively as the immune systems of nonsmokers. And over time, as smokers keep smoking, their immune systems will continue to weaken, which the NCI says makes them more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. • Eat a healthy diet. There is no magical food or foods that can strengthen the immune system to a point where infection is impossible. However, the Cleveland Clinic notes that a balanced, healthy diet that includes a mix of vitamins and minerals plays a role in strengthening the immune system. Fresh fruits and vegetables contain a bevy of vitamins

and antioxidants that help the immune system fight off potential infections. Many people bemoan the absence of fresh fruits and vegetables at their local grocery stores during certain times of the year. But the Cleveland Clinic notes that manufacturers typically free frozen fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness. That means frozen fruits and vegetables provide similar nutrition to fresh fruits and vegetables during those times of year when foods are not in-season. • Exercise regularly. Like a healthy diet, routine exercise provides a host of benefits, and one such benefit is its impact on the immune systems. The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that the precise relationship between exercise and immune system function remains a mystery. Some researchers suspect that physical activity may flush bacteria out of the lungs and airways, reducing one’s risk of getting a cold, flu or other illness. Another theory suggests that exercises causes changes in white blood cells, which the immune system uses to fight disease. These exercise-related changes may make it possible for the cells to detect illnesses earlier than they would if the body was not exercised regularly. While it’s important to note that these are just theories, the Harvard Medical School suggests that it’s reasonable to consider moderate regular exercise an important component of a healthy, immune-boosting lifestyle. • Don’t buy the hype. Men and women interested in boosting their immune systems will no doubt find many products claiming to do just that. The Harvard Medical School urges consumers to be skeptical of such products, many of which make dubious claims that are not rooted in recognized scientific research. The immune system remains a mystery in many ways. But several healthy strategies may help people bolster their immune systems and potentially reduce their risk of infection.

Retired Nurse Returns to Active Life After Cardiac Rehabilitation at Capital Health

ith mid-week lunch plans with friends on her calendar, Ewing, NJ resident Christine Beckett wasn’t going to let a March snowfall stand in her way. After clearing her driveway without a hitch on Tuesday afternoon, the retired nurse was feeling fine and met with friends the following day. But by 8 p.m. on Wednesday night, Christine began feeling out of sorts. Women can have different heart attack symptoms than men, and when she felt pain in her cheeks and throat, Christine didn’t know what to think. “I was a nurse for 42 years (retired for five), so I should’ve known better than to sit around with these symptoms,” Christine recalled. When she arrived in the nearby Emergency Department at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell near dawn on Thursday, there was no chest pain or nausea, but laboratory tests returned a frightening diagnosis. It was a heart attack. Christine received a stent, and after recovering from her procedure, her referring physician provided Registered Nurse Kathy Rowe and Exercise Physiologist Jack Stolte from the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center at Capital Health information about cardiac Medical Center – Hopewell with Christine Beckett (center). rehab programs offered by several area hospitals. Aside from the convenient location, Christine’s recent experiences Stolte, and other staff. “It’s a lovely group of people that doesn’t push, but rather encourat Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell (including excellent care during an outpa- ages you to challenge yourself,” Christine added. tient surgery several months prior to her heart attack) made the hospital’s Cardiac RehaThe Center also offers individual and group classes on a regular basis. Covered topics bilitation Center the natural choice. include heart health, risk factor reduction, nutrition, stress management, exercise, and The Center offers a full complement of aerobic exercise equipment and free weights, medication guidelines. “The entire staff does such a great job providing support with very but according to Christine, it’s the people who make a difference. Working with referring informative classes,” Christine observed. “It was good for me physically and emotionphysicians, Capital Health’s team of physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists and regis- ally.” tered dietitians helps each person achieve their heart healthy goals through personalized Upon completion of the cardiac rehab program, patients are provided with verbal and exercise, nutritional counseling, risk factor management, and psychological support. printed recommendations for the continued use of weights and treadmills, though ChrisChristine lives with her son who has a disability. Scheduling rehab around his needs tine still enjoys walking in the great outdoors the most. presented challenges, but according to Christine, the Cardiac Rehabilitation team knew “I do more now than I did at rehab, but I’m so glad I took advantage of the experithat Christine’s son was also her biggest motivation. ence,” she said. “If the need arises, I’d go back to Capital Health in a heartbeat!” “They were very understanding,” she said. “I’d been walking on my own for three Visit capitalhealth.org/cardiacrehab for more information about our Cardiac Rehabilimonths after my heart attack, but I’m so glad I chose to pursue cardiac rehab.” Her prog- tation Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. To schedule an appointment, ress was closely monitored by Registered Nurse Kathy Rowe, Exercise Physiologist Jack call 609.537.6420.

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‘Voices of Princeton’ inspire, educate

have been hearing voices lately – at three Princeton funerals and one Princeton celebration of new book. All the voices were transformative, inspiring and they motivated me to spread the word about another inspirational voice, albeit an institutional one - The Princeton Public Library’s “Voices of Princeton” initiative. The recent funerals of longtime Princeton residents Ray Wadsworth, Ann McGoldrick and Jim Floyd, renowned for their selfless and passionate commitment to the health and well-being of the residents of the Princeton community, were all in perfect sync with the personalities of the deceased. Closing my eyes during the services, I could hear their voices. The fourth inspiring voice I heard came from a living person - Jim Florio, the former governor, who spoke at a June 20 Princeton Public Library program. Gov. Florio, who for a few years lived in Princeton in a big house on Route 206, exhibited iron-willed, principled, moral leadership that has sustained my faith in democratically elected government officials during these governmentally despairing times. Renowned state political reporter Charles Stile interviewed Gov. Florio, who was promoting his recently published book, appropriately titled, “Standing on Principle: Lessons Learned in Public Life.” After weeks of absorbing the profound messages of these different voices, I concluded that I enjoy stories from the living more than stories about the dead – no matter how much I laugh and sigh and cry at the stories about the dead. As a result, the

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New Jersey Political columnist Charles Stile held a conversation with former NJ Governor James Florio at the Princeton Public Library on June 20, 2018. Public Library’s “Voices of Princeton” initiative took on great significance for me. It replaces the “would have” statements (he/she would have said this, would have liked that, would have done this) with the real-time, unfiltered-by-anyone-else, statements of the individual’s opinions and reflections. Voices of Princeton, which was launched in May, is a collaborative oral history project among the Princeton Public Library, the Historical Society of Princeton, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society, according to Hannah Schmidl, the library’s National Endowment for the Humanities fellow, who is

overseeing the Voices Project. The goal of the project is to collect, share and archive stories and memories of Princetonians of all social, ethnic, economic and reputational backgrounds. This project aims to capture and preserve a contemporary moment in Princeton’s history, and also record resident’s recollections and experiences of previous periods in Princeton’s history. Two people who know one another sign up together, one as the interviewer and one as the interviewee. Oral history, said Hannah, is a method for studying the past by interviewing people who lived through it. The oral history technique is especially useful for capturing the voices, stories and memories of indi-

viduals and communities who might not otherwise be represented in history books. It can provide rich detail about the daily lives and experiences of people who are not famous or powerful. In order to preserve the interviews for future generations, oral histories are usually recorded, transcribed and placed in a library or archive. The voices of Floyd, McGoldrick and Wadsworth during their respective lifetimes were front and center in the community as passionate activists for improving the lives of their fellow citizens. Because they all were very intense about their missions, Jim, Ray and Ann could be a bit scary to those who disagreed or lacked the commitment for the various causes each championed. Instead of being a fly on the wall, I would have loved to have been in the room at a Princeton Public Library Voices session with each one of these remarkable individuals when they were still alive. Questions that might have been asked include: “What are your best memories of Princeton” or “How would you describe Princeton to someone who never has been here?” “What made you focus on your particular priority for Princeton?“ “How do you think you have changed your community?” At each memorial service, I gleaned little tidbits I previously never knew about these community service giants. Jim Floyd had a “soft” side, reflected in the love of his family (sobbing at the news of his wife Fanny’s death), enjoyment of cruises and passion for jazz, to the extent that internationally famous jazz trombonist Wycliffe

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HEALTH MATTERS

Don’t let injuries, illness spoil summertime fun Summertime is typically a fun time for families, often filled with outdoor activities from morning until night. But did you know that summertime is also a time when emergency room visits spike? Whether you are lounging on the beach, gathering around the campfire or simply enjoying your own backyard this summer, take precautions to avoid illness and injury, and be sure to know when to get medical help. • Don’t get burned. Sunburn is not only painful, but it also can increase your risk for skin cancer. Protect yourself from sunburn by using a sunscreen containing an SPF of 15 or higher. When possible, cover up with clothing to protect exposed skin and wear a hat with a wide brim to shade your face, head, ears and neck.

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Often sunburn can be treated at home with cool, damp compresses and Ibuprofen to relieve pain. However, a blistering sunburn that covers more than 15 percent of your body may require medical attention. • Stay cool. Heat-related illnesses claim the lives of hundreds of people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for

from a garden hose, sponging them with cool water, or placing them in a cool shower or a tub of cool water.

Dr. Craig Gronczewski Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To prevent heat-related illnesses, drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages, wear lightweight loosefitting clothing that is light in color, reduce strenuous activities or do them during cooler parts of the day and stay indoors with air conditioning, if possible, during the hottest parts of the day. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and occurs when the body is unable to control its temperature. Warning signs of heat stroke may vary, but include a body temperature over 103 degrees; red, hot and dry skin (no sweating); rapid, strong pulse; throbbing headache; dizziness, nausea; confusion, and unconsciousness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If you suspect someone has heat stroke, call 9-1-1. Get the person to a shady area and cool them down rapidly whether by spraying with cool water

• Leave fireworks to the pros. On average 230 people go to the emergency room every day with fireworks-related injuries– most commonly burns and eye injuries– in the month around the July 4th holiday, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Moreover, most injuries are associated with easy-to-buy firecrackers, sparklers and bottle rockets.

The best way to avoid injuries and trip to the emergency room is to leave fireworks of any kind to the professionals. Never allow children to play with fireworks. • Practice water safety. Summer and swimming go together like camping and S’mores. But waterrelated activities can be dangerous if the right precautions aren’t followed. In fact, every day about 10 people die from unintentional drowning and more than half of near drowning victims treated in emergency departments require further hospitalization, according to the CDC. Further, about one in five peo-

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TOP PICK Cirque Italia brings international village of performers to Woodbridge An international village of jugglers, contortionists, wire walkers, clowns and roller skating daredevils from Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cuba, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Portugal, Romania, Russia and even the United States will be part of Cirque Italia, the Water Circus non-animal show, from July 12-16 and July 19-22 at Woodbridge Center, 250 Woodbridge Center Dr., Woodbridge, in the Boscov’s parking lot. Performances are 7:30 p.m., July 12 and 13; 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., July 14 and 15; 7:30 p.m., July 16, 19 and 20; and 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., July 21 and 22. After the shows, join the performers for photos

and autographs. Tickets are $10-$50 depending on availability. Cirque Italia offers one free child admission with every full-priced paying adult ticket in levels 2 or 3. Call 941-704-8572 for the promo code. The box office opens on-site on Tuesday of the week of the show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on non-show days and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on show days. Visit cirqueitalia.com/tickets or call or text 941-704-8572 for tickets. For more information, visit www.cirqueitalia. com.

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FILM 1776 (1972), State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 2-hour 21-minute musical retelling of the American Revolution’s political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence, July 3, 7 p.m.; Free Summer Movies, www.stnj.org. Coco (2017), State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 1-hour 45-minute animated movie about aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-greatgrandfather, a legendary singer, July 10, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Free Summer Movies, www.stnj.org. Despicable Me 3 (2017), State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 1-hour 29-minute animated movie. Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last crime heist, July 17,10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Free Summer Movies, www.stnj.org.

The Lion King (1994), State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 1-hour 28-minute animated movie, a lion cub crown prince is tricked by a treacherous uncle into thinking he caused his father’s death and less into exile in despair, only to learn in adulthood his identity and responsibilities, July 24,10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Free Summer Movies, www.stnj.org. The Great Muppet Caper (1981), State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 1-hour 37-minute movie, Kermit, Gonzo and Fonzie are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy, July 31,10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Free Summer Movies, www.stnj.org. Wonder (2017), State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 1-hour 53-minute movie telling the story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters 5th grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time, Aug. 7,10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Free Summer Movies, www.stnj.org.

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Loose Ends Continued from Page 19B Gordon, “out of love and respect for Jim,” he said, was one of the jazz musicians who performed at Jim’s funeral. Ann McGoldrick, known for her direct, no frills and insightful opinions when she served on the Princeton zoning and school boards, wrote out detailed instructions for her funeral service – 15 years ago, when she had no inkling of when

or how she would die. She banned any eulogies in her service, but of course that did not prevent everyone from eulogizing her contributions to the community outside of the church. Ray Wadsworth was a member and chaplain of the Red Knights, an international firefighters motorcycle club, whose members gave a touching tribute to him at the service. Learning these tidbits whetted my

appetite for the impossible - more stories from them in their own voices. The Stile/Florio conversation format – mirroring the format of The Voices Project – lent itself to a host of fascinating revelations about the governor personally and professionally. Reflecting on his personal traits that characterized his political career, Gov. Florio indicated his love for political independence and

hatred of political shackles fueled his efforts to act in the best interests of New Jersey’s citizens. He referred to the famous Janis Joplin lyric from “Me & Bobby McGee” - Freedom’s just another word for nothin’ left to lose. Best of all, as I soaked up words of wisdom from Gov. Florio, I knew it was possible to hear more from him. I would love to get Gov. Florio and his wife

Lucinda to participate in a Voices session, and hear how they interacted with the community during his term as governor. I feel an urgency to have as many Princeton people as possible participate in the Voices process before they no longer can participate. My list includes those with extensive Wikipedia entries to those without a Facebook or Twitter account. Thus far, only five in-

terviews have taken place. “But I’d be happy to take suggestions of specific people to reach out to for the project. In terms of collecting, we are interested in hearing the stories of all Princetonians, whether they’re new to the area or have lived here for many years,” said Hannah in a most welcoming voice. Questions? Contact voices@princetonlibrary.org.

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using EPA-registered insect repellents that contain at least 20 percent DEET for protection against mosquitoes, ticks and other bugs. Additionally, to prevent ticks, stay out of tall grass, brush or heavily wooded areas and walk in the center of hiking trails. Be sure to check yourself for ticks after being outdoors. To safely remove a tick, use tweezers and pull straight up. Do not twist or jerk, as this can cause the

mouthparts of the tick to break off and remain in the skin. People with a history of severe allergic reactions to bee stings or other insect bites, should carry an EpiPen. Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction include: trouble breathing; hives that appear as a red, itchy rash and spread to areas beyond the sting; swelling of the face, throat, or mouth tissue; wheezing or trouble swallowing;

restlessness and anxiety; rapid pulse and dizziness or a sharp drop in blood pressure. Seek emergency care if these symptoms occur.

gency Care at University Medical Center of Princeton sees 50,000 patients each year, including 8,000 children. The Center offers a designated pediatric emergency area where pediatricians from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are on site 24/7 to consult on emergency cases involving infants, children and adolescents. The Center also offers a Senior Care emergency unit designed especially for older adults. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare System, call (888) 742-7496 or visit www.princetonhcs. org.

Health Continued from Page 24B ple who die from drowning are children 14 and younger. Stay safe in the water by learning how to swim and never swimming alone. Wear a lifejacket and avoid alcoholic beverages while boating. Always watch children in and around water, and if you have a swimming pool at your home, the CDC recommends in-

• Guard against bites and stings. People aren’t the only ones who enjoy warm summer weather. Insects do, too. Insect bites normally don’t require emergency care, but bugs like mosquitos and ticks can carry dangerous diseases, which makes it important to guard against them. The CDC recommends

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The Thrills In This Kingdom Haven’t Fallen

By Paul Hall

inosaurs walking the Earth. The original dream of John Hammond has been featured in four films to date. From Jurassic Park in 1993 to Jurassic World released in 2015, moviegoers have experienced the rise and fall of a couple of parks, witnessed dinosaurs running amok and been introduced to multiple individuals who shared Hammond’s vision. In the new film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, the dinosaurs are facing a threat posed by a series of volcanic eruptions on the abandoned island of Isla Nublar. And if those eruptions continue, they just might eliminate all life that remains on the island. While the United States Congress debates whether they should rescue the remaining dinos or let natural selection take over, Hammond’s former friend and business partner Benjamin Lockwood (James Cromwell) wants to act. He instructs his foundation, under the direction of Eli Mills (Rafe Spall), to get the best in the world to rescue as many of the remaining species living on the island. Enter the woman who cares most about the safety of the dinosaurs: Claire Dearing (Bryce Dallas Howard). She is leading the campaign to rescue those who remain, and she is also the one who will need to bring Owen (Chris Pratt) back onboard if the raptor Blue is going to be saved. As they head back to the island, the pair quickly realizes that this mission may not be exactly what they were anticipating. Mr. Mills, it seems, has a different plan,

one that involves enriching his own pocketbook, regardless of what his boss wants. It will be up to Owen, Claire and a host of others to keep the dinosaurs alive and well as they are taken to the United States. Fallen Kingdom is not what we’ve come to expect from the better films in the franchise, but for the most part it is acceptable. Visually, it is another fairly amazing spectacle. But many of the plot points and dialogue step into the realm of the wacky and detract from the beauty that exists. The aggressive and violent nature of some sequences leads to a darker and more disturbing film. Before jumping in, I’d recommend previewing the film before unleashing it on younger viewers. And

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yes, there is a scene after the credits that just might lead you to guess the probable setting for the next installment. I bet the strip of land is easily recognizable. I didn’t hate Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom by any means. I just have come to expect more from the films in the franchise and of this caliber. Fairly or not, this film has some flaws that are very distracting, but the new dinosaur is really cool, and I love a number of these characters. I can’t wait to see how they finish this part of the franchise. Strap in and get ready for a violent and

thrilling film that will explode the senses. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom overcomes its lack of depth in storytelling with another amazing thrill ride of adventure, and that’s just fine with me.

Sicario: Day of the Soldado Rated R Stars: Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Isabela Moner Director: Stefano Sollima Dangerous steps need to be taken on the U.S. and Mexican border as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists in addition to drugs. To combat this additional problem, CIA operative Matt Graver enlists the help of his old friend Alejandro to address this rising tide.

Dax has lost everything, including the basketball team he invested his life savings in, to enter the Rucker Classic in Harlem. When he meets the legendary Uncle Drew, Dax convinces the aged athlete to assemble his old team for one last shot at glory.

Paul’s Grade: BJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Rated PG-13 Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Jeff Goldblum Director: J.A. Bayona

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Uncle Drew Rated PG-13 Stars: Kyrie Irving, LilRel Howery, Shaquille O’Neal Director: Charles Stone III

Woman Walks Ahead Rated R Stars: Jessica Chastain, Sam Rockwell, Michael Greyeyes Director: Susanna White Catherine, a portrait artist, travels from Brooklyn to the Dakotas with the intention of painting the legendary Sitting Bull. In the course of her journey, she finds herself immersed in the troubles facing the Lakota people.

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