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Hillsborough boys soccer earns first state playoff victory since 2013

By STEVEN BASSIN Staff Writer

Winning. That’s been the message that Coach Eric Puma has been trying to instill in his Hillsborough High School boys soccer team in preparation for the state tournament this fall.

After losing back-to-back years at home in the first round of the sectional tournament the past two seasons, Puma wanted to see his club break its “mental hurdle” and secure the first state playoff victory for the program since 2013.

Puma saw his squad do that in clinical fashion on Nov. 17 against Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School in the quarterfinals of the Central West B, Group 4 Tournament.

In front of its hometown crowd at Dan A. Noonan Field, Hillsborough put together a strong second-half performance to defeat its Somerset County rival 2-0 and advance to the semifinals.

“It’s a huge mental obstacle that we overcame,” Puma said of the victory.

“I am happy for the boys. A state tournament game win always builds confidence and always feels good. It’s emotional because you’re faced with going home and your season ending and for the seniors, their high school careers are over. When you come out on the right side of that it feels really good and there is a big sense of relief and accomplishment,” he said.

Hillsborough High School boys soccer player Dimitri Ramirez steals the ball and dribbles with it up the sideline during the team’s game against Bridgewater-Raritan on Nov. 17 in Hillsborough. Hillsborough defeated BridgewaterRaritan 2-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Central West B, Group 4 Tournament.

Hillsborough High School goalkeeper Daniel Guerrero Nieto punts the ball up the field during the team’s game against Bridgewater-Raritan on Nov. 17 in Hillsborough. Guerrero Nieto had eight saves in the victory for Hillsborough.

Hillsborough High School boys soccer player Mark Rudden dribbles the ball into the BridgewaterRaritan zone during a game played on Nov. 17 in Hillsborough. The Raiders defeated Bridgewater-Raritan 2-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Central West B, Group 4 Tournament.

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Deadlocked in a scoreless contest against Bridgewater-Raritan going into the second half, the Raiders recorded the game’s first goal in the 45th minute off the foot of senior Michael Digiovanni.

Junior Braedyn Tucker made a great run up the field with the ball and crossed a beautiful pass to Digiovanni, who smacked in his second goal of the season to give Hillsborough a 1-0 lead.

“It’s a great feeling to score a goal and see us move forward in the playoffs,” Digiovanni said. “It was really nice getting past the first round. It was a great goal and a great game.”

Puma believed getting the first goal of the contest was a “really

important” momentum booster for his squad and allowed Hillsborough to establish control of the action.

The Raiders got a gameclinching score with just over six minutes remaining from Tucker, who recorded both his second goal and second assist of the fall in the victory.

Seeing the loose ball bounce to him perfectly right by the 16-yard line, Tucker used his left foot to bash in the clincher for Hillsborough and put a stamp on his great performance off the bench for the Raiders.

“There’s just no better feeling in the world,” Tucker said on scoring a goal.

“It feels amazing to come off the bench and do that to help the team move on. We thought we may not play this year or have a season. We got to, and even had sectionals, and now we’re moving on to the semifinals. It’s awesome.”

Senior Dimitri Ramirez recorded the assist on Tucker’s goal, giving the senior captain two assists on the season for Hillsborough.

The two-goal lead was plenty enough for senior goalkeeper Daniel Guerrero Nieto and the Hillsborough defense.

As they have done now in six of their seven victories this season, the Raiders kept their oppo-

nents off the scoreboard.

Guerrero Nieto recorded eight saves in his sixth shutout victory of the season to help Hillsborough hang on to earn its first state playoff victory in seven years.

Describing his emotions after the victory as indescribable, Guerrero couldn’t have been happier to earn a shutout victory and help his team advance in the playoffs.

“It proves what we’ve known all season that we’re a good defensive team,” Guerrero Nieto said. “We have a good solid defense that keeps shutouts.”

Standing now at 7-4-1 on the season, Hillsborough will face off against another Skyland Conference rival in the semifinals, traveling to play Hunterdon Central Regional High School on Nov. 19.

Hunterdon Central squeaked by the Raiders in the two’s first matchup of the season on Oct. 23 with a 1-0 victory.

Securing that elusive state playoff victory over BridgewaterRaritan is a big confidence booster in the eyes of Puma, who believes the win gives Hillsborough some “belief and momentum” going into its matchup against Hunterdon Central.

“It gives us belief. It gives us momentum and that’s what we need,” Puma said. “We’re trying to peek at the right time and make the most of this opportunity. Now that we’re over the hump, we’re going to continue this momentum and see if we can put together another good performance in our next game.”

Bridgeway Senior Healthcare medical director named national infectious disease clinician of the year

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Ronald Nahass, MD, MHCM, FIDSA, medical director at Bridgeway Senior Healthcare in Bridgewater and Hillsborough, has been selected by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to receive its prestigious 2020 Watanakunakorn Clinician Award.

Named to honor the memory of Dr. Chatrchai Watanakunakorn, a model clinician who worked tirelessly to advance the clinical practice of infectious disease, this award is given annually by the IDSA Education and Research Foundation to an IDSA member or fellow in recognition of outstanding achievement in the clinical practice of infectious diseases.

“I am really humbled to be included on such an exclusive list of awardees,” Nahass said in a prepared statement.

A pioneer in state-of-the-art treatments for complex infectious diseases, Nahass has been working with the Bridgeway nursing

Nahass has been awarded several outstanding honors throughout his career, including the American Medical Association’s Physician Recognition Award for Continuing Medical Education with a special commendation for self-directed learning. He is consistently recognized as a Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly magazine, Best Doctor by New York magazine, and nominated one of the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors, according to

Watanakunakorn Clinician Award visit www.idsociety.org/aboutidsa/awards/the-watanakunakornclinician-award/ Bridgeway Senior Healthcare operates long-term care and rehabilitation facilities in Hillsborough and Bridgewater; and assisted living and memory care facilities at Avalon Hillsborough and Avalon Bridgewater.

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team to develop, approve and implement infection prevention protocols to keep patients, residents and staff at Bridgeway safe.

“Bridgeway staff is grateful for Dr. Nahass’ leadership during the challenges of COVID-19 as we strive to stay on the forefront of the latest infection control and prevention practices,” Jessica Pelligrino Tsoukalas, director of Business Development and Strategy, said in the statement.

Nahass’ work at Bridgeway began many years ago when he and his team implemented rapid response protocol to decrease dangerous, costly and undesired re-hospitalizations. This means that patients who have changes in condition get the best care possible as soon as possible, according to the statement.

the statement.

Beyond his work at Bridgeway, Nahass mentors students and younger physicians in both clinical research and clinical care.

He also spends time volunteering with the IDSA to help champion the highest quality of care on a national basis. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the IDSA, and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA).

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Hillsborough’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony was held on Nov. 11 at the Garden of Honor. Guest speakers included Hillsborough Township Police Lt. John Carney, Officer Chris Kennedy and Officer Brian Gorka, each of whom shared about their time in the service and what being a veteran means to them. To view the ceremony, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q86eMRpBfQs&feature=youtu.be

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The Metlar-Bodine House Museum has reopened after months of closure due to COVID-19.

Discover Piscataway’s exceptional 354-year-old back story told in a docent-led tour. Learn why and how America’s tradition of celebrating July 4 began in Piscataway in 1778. View a map display of the museum’s theme “From Indian Trail to Interstate,” a journey through time. Visit the museum’s Dutch Door gift shop.

Current hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 5, 12, and 19; and noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 13.

Schedule subject to change due to COVID-19. Call ahead or visit the website.

Admission is $5 per person; children under 5 free. Pay at the door, cash only.

Group tours of four must schedule in advance.

Official COVID-19 guidelines include limiting tours and gift shop visits to one group of four people at a time to maintain social distancing; masks required for children and adults before entering the museum and to be worn during the visit; and the

availability of hand sanitizer at the admission desk and in the gift shop.

The museum is located at 1281 River Road, Piscataway.

For more information, call 732-4638363, email metlarbodine@gmail.com or visit https://metlarbodinehousemuseum.org

Submissions are being accepted for the 2021 Princeton Environmental Film Festival (PEFF), a signature Princeton Public Library event featuring films and filmmaker presentations which explore sustainability and environmental issues.

The festival will be presented in two main sessions in 2021 with special screenings taking place throughout the year.

Entries received by Jan. 15 will be considered for both the all-virtual session in April, and the festival’s second session in October. The October session will also be presented in a virtual format but will feature some live events if restrictions on public gatherings are lifted. The submission deadline for the October session is July 15.

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Beginning Fri., November 20

The Greater Princeton Mental Health Coalition (GPMHC) is hosting a virtual art exhibit surrounding mental health.

In these times of isolation and stagnancy, open discussion surrounding mental health has grown exponentially more crucial.

The Breaking the Chains Within art exhibit features visual art and literature from 14 teenage artists impacted by the mental health climate of Princeton. Trigger and content warnings are integrated into the exhibit in a sensitive manner so that viewers can deliberately decide what work to view.

The artwork can be found on Instagram @greaterprinceton.mhc starting Nov. 20 and is also posted on https://greaterprinceton.weebly.com/breaking-the-chains-within-art-exhibit.html

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Morven Museum & Garden’s first Pop-Up Holiday Craft Sale will be held from 1-9 p.m. Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 21 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nov. 22 inside the Stockton Education Center, 55 Stockton St., Princeton.

Admission is $10, which includes entrance to the Festival of Trees inside the museum.

All participants must wear a mask, and adhere to social distancing and capacity limits.

For more information, visit https:// www.morven.org/

Saturdays, through November 21

The West Windsor Community Farmers Market will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 21 in the Vaughn Lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station, West Windsor. Entrance is east of the intersection of Alexander Road/Vaughn

Drive. Use 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor, for directions.

Information on the winter markets will be released soon.

For more information, visit https:// www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org/

Through Sat., November 21

The Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton will give area residents the opportunity to honor their hero in the inaugural Flags For Heroes program, Nov. 1-21, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton.

Local residents and businesses can sponsor an American flag, 3 feet by 5 feet, on the grounds of RWJUH-Hamilton along Whitehorse-Hamilton Square Road and Klockner Road.

Each American flag will honor someone’s local hero including military, mother, father, grandparent, son, daughter, family, friend, neighbor, COVID-19 hero, fire and rescue, police, teacher, nurse, doctor, medical professional, clergy, business, and others who have made a difference in someone’s life.

Each donor will receive a keepsake flag medallion with their name, message and sponsor’s name, and acknowledgement on the display banner at RWJUH-Hamilton and on the Rotary’s website, www.RHRotary.org.

Flag Sponsorships start at $50 for individuals and $250 for businesses and can be purchased at www.RHRotary.org. Supplies are limited and sponsorships are available on a first come, first service basis.

For more information about the Rotary and its charitable initiatives, email Info@ RHRotary.org or visit www.RHRotary.org.

Sat., November 21

The Arts Council of Princeton will present a Watercolor Mono-Prints Workshop from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 in the studio, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton.

Mono-printing is an off the press hand printing technique created by painting with watercolors on an alum infused acrylic plate.

This class will be taught using social distancing measures and students will be required to wear a mask.

Cost is $35 for members or $45 for nonmembers.

Register at https://public.artscouncilofprinceton.org/public/classdirect/1528.

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Opening the Door to Communication with Young Children

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etting your children to talk to you can sometimes feel harder than getting them to eat their vegetables or brush their teeth.

But creating an environment in which your children feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings is just as important to their well-being as helping them with their school work.

And opening the door to communication when children are young can help keep it from being slammed shut when they reach adolescence.

Six Levels of Validation In simplest terms, validation is a way to show your child that you get it. It is the ability to communicate that their thoughts, feelings and actions are understandable, and to create a psychologically safe space for them to open up.

Validation does not necessarily mean you agree. It means you hear your child and understand where they are coming from.

In using validation as an effective communication tool, it can be helpful to think in terms of the following six levels: • Paying attention. At the very minimum, validation means paying attention. It means putting down your phone, turning off the TV and tuning in to what your child is trying to say to you. Parents are good a multitasking, but when it comes to communicating with your child it is important to push distractions to the side to show them that they have your full attention.

Try setting aside at least 15 minutes every day to have a conversation with your child.

• Reflective listening. Reflective listening shows your child that you really do hear what they are saying. The act of reflective listening involves repeating back to your child what they said and asking if you got it right. For example, if your child is upset about not getting invited to a birthday party, you might say: “I hear you are sad about not getting invited to the party, is that right?” Try not to use language or a tone that may perceived as judgmental, and try not to get them to change their mind. Even though you know there will be other parties, it is important not to minimize the hurt your child is feeling at that moment.

• Reading between the lines. Try to be sensitive to what is not being said as much as you are to what you hear. Though you may not be able to read your child’s mind, you can sense when something is off. For instance, if your child is normally

talkative at dinner and then one night is unusually quiet, don’t ignore it. Say to them: “You’re unusually quiet tonight. How are you feeling?”

• Understanding. Tell your child that you understand how they feel. For instance, let them know that it’s understandable to feel anxious about appearing on video for their virtual class or that it makes a lot of sense that they’re feeling angry that they can’t see their friends because of COVID-19 and the need to social distance.

• Acknowledging what is valid. Acknowledge when your child’s feelings make sense and that their behavior makes sense when there are facts and logic that support it. For example, if your child can’t sit still for class, acknowledge that it makes sense they are feeling tired and distracted, and might not want to sit at their desk.

• Showing equality. Show your child that even though they are young, their feelings carry equal weight. Avoid dismissing their feelings as childish or immature. There is a time and a place for parents to share their own experiences, but in the immediate situation that could come off as invalidating or oneupping. Keep the focus on your child.

Modeling and Light-Hearted Conversations In addition to practicing the six levels of validation, parents can also encourage communication by practicing what they preach. By modeling positive communication in their own interactions, parents are showing their children how it can be done.

It is also important to remember that not every conversation has to be serious and deep. In fact, making room for lighthearted conversations can help make the more difficult conversations easier.

One way to encourage your children to talk is for each family member to write down a question on a popsicle stick or piece of paper, put them in a jar and pick one to discuss each night at dinner.

You might be surprised to learn what kind of superhero your child would be or who is their favorite athlete.

When Help Is Needed Sometimes, children may not be able to express their emotions or handle their feelings effectively, even in households where open communication is practiced and valued.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preven-

tion (CDC), up to 1 in 5 children living in the United States experience a mental health disorder such as anxiety or depression in a given year.

Warning signs that your child may be struggling with a mental health disorder include: • Increased isolation, withdrawing from friends and family.

• Changes in sleep.

• Changes in appetite.

• Increased argumentativeness.

• Tearfulness.

• Neglecting activities of daily living such as showering, brushing their hair, or getting dressed in the morning, • Self-harm, such as cutting, scratching or hitting.

If you are concerned about your child’s mental health, talk to your pediatrician and seek help from a mental health professional.

The Children’s Program at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health offers intensive outpatient treatment services for children ages 6-12 with emotional and behavioral problems that interfere with functioning at school and home. The program helps children with impulse control problems, depression, and aggressive or self-destructive behavior.

The program features a comprehensive evaluation and medical management by a board certified child psychiatrist and age-appropriate therapeutic interventions from licensed master’s level clinicians and registered nurses. Currently, the program is offered via telemedicine three or five days per week for three hours per day. The program helps children: • Improve self-control and coping ability.

• Express emotions in a positive way.

• Function in healthier ways at school and home.

• Improve self-esteem.

To learn more about the Children’s Program at Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health, call 888-437-1610 or visit www.princetonhouse.org.

To listen to the Mind on Mental Health podcast by Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health visit mindonmentalhealth.podbean.com.

Chelsea DeMaio, L.C.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker and a senior primary therapist with Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health.

Princeton company develops rapid saliva-based test to detect COVID-19

By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer

A new rapid saliva-based antigen test has been developed in Princeton as COVID-19 cases rise again across Princeton, New Jersey, and America.

Created by RICOVR, a Princeton company located on Nassau Street, the saliva-based test named Xaliva will be a portable test able to detect the virus for businesses, state and federal agencies and school districts.

Xaliva is a point-of-care test (POC). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, POC tests provide results within minutes of the test being administered, which allows for rapid decisions about patient care.

RICOVR has developed their device to have a detection time of 5-10 minutes.

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RICOVR is going B2B, because regulatory hurdles are not as high as they are for direct to consumer, he said.

Piyush Sadana, co-founder and chief operating officer of RICOVR, said as soon as the company gets approvals for direct to consumer, the test can be done at home.

“For COVID, we are working expeditiously to get ready by December for B2B, so basically what I mean is that we will be ready to submit to FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by December. Currently, the EUA is prioritizing these rapid antigen tests and the processing time for approvals is four to six weeks,” Sadana said. “So hopefully if everything goes well and we get approval in time, the test should be out there in early January of next year. Five hundred thousand portable tests can be produced a month once we get approvals. Then we will scale up, naturally.”

For testing purposes, there is a swab that is supplied for the user to collect a small amount of saliva. You put that into the syringe and squeeze that syringe onto the device sensor, which is called a U-shaped fiber optic sensor because of its shape. The machine (reader) then basically reads out the amount of analyte (substance whose chemical constituents are being identified), in this case the saliva.

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that has the U-shaped fiber will be under $10 and the device reader will be one-time cost of about $500. There is an estimated two-year shelf life for continuous use of the reader.

The collection swab and cartridge reader strips are disposable kits that will come with the reader. As many of the strips RICOVR can make is what has been requested, according to the company.

“Our goal is to launch this with about 90% sensitivity.

Right now we are in the lab setting and we are close to that, but the real test for sensitivity comes when you do expanded test and do additional sampling, which is still to be done,” said Dr. Himanshu Bhatia, founder and CEO of RICOVR. After you insert the sensor into the device, you press the calibration button, which takes about two seconds to calibrate, and has a specialized LED light shining through the U-shaped fiber sensor. The saliva that has been collected is then deposited straight onto the U-shaped fiber, which is where the device can read the amount of what is being looked at for detection, such as COVID-19 or even THC, the illegal substance found in marijuana.

“Our test is in the category of what is called an antigen test. An antigen is basically a protein component of the virus. The biggest difference with other saliva tests for COVID is that you do not have to send a sample anywhere,” Bhatia said. “Think of the device reader as a glucometer (device utilized for blood sugar monitoring) and the strips that come with the glucometer.”

Working off initial gray lab prototype versions, the company has been working toward a commercial version of the final product that uses batteries instead of a power cord.

“We have already signed letters of intent (LOI) for north of 500,000 tests per month,” Sadana said. “Our research and development partner is in India and is the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM). The majority of research and development is happening in India and also the initial scale up of manufacturing is happening in India, but we are actively talking to U.S. manufacturers to do the contract manufacturing here.”

Before testing for COVID-19, RICOVR had developed the device to be a portable test to detect THC levels for for marijuana use for employers and others, such as colleges and police departments.

“The idea behind this is to use saliva as a diagnostic medium to read out different biomarkers, as you may. We first started testing for THC and that is what we initially began with, but when COVID came we kind of explored whether we can use the same cold technology for COVID detection as well,” Bhatia said. “We now have two use cases for both THC and COVID detection using our device.”

Bhatia added that the THC version of the device is ready to go out and the company is working on the commercial manufacturing.

The reader is not different for both forms of detection, so manufacturing of the reader stays the same, the difference is in the cartridge strips or rather the way the strips function – they functionalize differently for one versus the other for each test, due to biochemistry.

RICOVR offices are in Tiger Labs on Nassau Street; the company was founded in 2018. Bhatia had joined Tiger Labs in April 2018. He then began working toward technology for marijuana detection. He met Piyush Sadana See RAPID TEST, Page 8A

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n 1958, Toyota opened its first American car dealership inside a former Rambler dealership in Hollywood.

The Japanese importer sold a whopping 288 cars that year – mostly a failed vehicle called the Toyopet Crown that was way too heavy and miserably slow.

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But it wasn’t until 1965 when Toyota introduced the Corona Sedan that this Japanese auto maker really began to make inroads into the highly desired American market.

While it was the Corona that knocked on the door of the American market it was the Corolla, introduced in 1968, that actually

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kicked it in – starting the Toyota worldwide expansion that at this point is a runaway freight train.

By way of contrast, Toyota sold a modest 20,000 cars in the American market in 1966.

Fast forward to last year, when Toyota – now widely recognized as the world’s largest auto maker – produced a mind boggling 10.4 million cars for the world market in one year.

But a lot has changed along the way for the Japanese automaker.

From its humble beginnings, Toyota initially made its bones by producing small, fuel efficient sedans that were known to be high quality, long lasting and durable.

As of last count, Toyota now offers 18 different models at its typical American car dealership.

Who would have ever envisioned after seeing that first little Corolla – now the biggest selling car in automotive history – that Toyota would someday be making something as large and fuel inefficient as the 229inch long Tundra pickup truck that gets a whopping 15 miles a gallon from its massive 5.7 liter, V8 engine?

Or that they would have ever produced an 8-seat Sequoia SUV that’s 205 inches long and weighs a massive 6,025 pounds?

Well, as Toyota infiltrated the American market, it changed its marketing strategy to provide Americans with the massive style SUVs and pickups they had been used to getting from the American car makers.

I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 AWD to see just how refined that Japanese automaker has become with its mid-sized SUV. Toyota made a lot of changes with the 2020 version of the Highlander, the fourth generation of this model.

First off, it sports a fresh new sculpted, sporty and aggressive look and stance from the ground up. It measures about 2.4 inches longer than the 2019 model, adding space to the cargo area.

It now offers two powertrains as well.

The conventional 295 horsepower, 3.5 liter V6 and a 240 horsepower hybrid four cylinder.

The model I test drove for one week was the 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 AWD version that came in an attractive Moon Dust exterior color and a handsome sepia leather interior.

The base sticker price of the model I drove is $41,200. With added options and $1,120 for destination and delivery, the bottom line sticker price comes in at $44,498.

The added options included: $1,040 for the premium audio package that included an upgraded audio system as well as an 8-inch touch screen dynamic navigation system; $425 for the special exterior paint; $318 for carpeted floor mats and carpeted cargo mats; and $395 for paint protection film.

I found my Highlander to be more attractive and aggressive looking than its predecessor. As far as interior room and comfort go, I feel it exceeds expectations. It has plenty of leg and head room and offers a smooth, comfortable ride.

The interior ergonomics are solid, but not exceptional.

Overall, this Highlander gets above average grades all around for the total package it presents.

The 3.5 liter, V6 engine gives it enough power so you can make aggressive lane changes on the interstate and cruise quite nicely at high speeds in the left lane on the Turnpike.

Put more simply, it drives like you would expect a Toyota to drive. I don’t mean that in any sarcastic way either. It just has a sound overall good ride quality to it, without ever providing you with that tremendous “wow” feeling. Because, in reality, that’s not what Toyota is all about.

It’s akin to buying a box of Kellogg’s Cornflakes at ShopRite. You know what to expect before you open the box. Chances are you won’t be disappointed, nor will you be blown away once you take that first bite.

Toyota plays it safe all around, so you know what to expect from the moment you step into the cabin.

As far as the EPA fuel consumption ratings go, this Highlander gets an overall 23 miles per gallon in gas mileage – 27 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in city driving.

The EPA estimates that it will cost on average about $1,750 per year in gas to run the Highlander as it uses about 4.3 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven.

The new model Highlander has not been given the government’s five star safety crash test rating yet.

The 2020 Highlander comes standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Sirius XM, Waze and Amazon Alexa compatibility.

There are six different trim levels: the base LE; LE Plus; Limited; Platinum; SE and XLE. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears weekly. For comments and questions, he can be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com.

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Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists is now scheduling appointments in Bordentown (1 Third Street), but will eventually move to the new, state-of-the-art Capital Health – Bordentown facility (pictured here).

Appointments are also available in Hamilton.

Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists, part of Capital Health Medical Group, is now scheduling appointments at a new office location at 1 Third Street, Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 (just off Park Street). Current and new patients can now see Drs. Christi Weston and Arvind Bhasker, as well as licensed clinical social workers Kristin Cardona-Coccia and Chelsea Hoagland, at the new secondary location. The phone number is 609.689.5725 and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“During these unprecedented times, many people are facing a variety of mental health challenges,” said Dr. Christi Weston, medical director of Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists. “We’re happy to expand our presence in Burlington County and make access to this important area of specialization more convenient to those who need it most in that part of Capital Health’s service area.”

As part of Capital Health’s expansion into Burlington County, construction of its multi-specialty Capital Health – Bordentown facility is nearing completion. Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists will eventually relocate to this new, state-of-the art building, which is currently home to Capital Health

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According to the National Institutes for Health, more than 44 million adults in the United States are living with a mental health issue, yet less than half of them receive treatment. Addressing the need for behavioral health services in our community, the team at Capital Health Behavioral Health Specialists provides compassionate psychiatric care and counseling services in a warm, calming environment. The team of highly skilled psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and advanced practice clinicians use innovative treatment modalities to help people overcome obstacles and lead healthier, happier lives. They diagnose and treat a broad range of behavioral health conditions and offer a variety of psychotherapy groups that provide safe, comfortable and non-judgmental spaces to help people connect with others who share similar struggles and together learn skills to improve their lives.

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LIFESTYLE LOOSE ENDS

By Pam Hersh

Landau’s and the history of Lindy

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or kids growing up in Princeton in the 1980s and 1990s, a highlight of Princeton’s Nassau Street scene was Lindy. Everyone loved Lindy, the 200-pound stuffed ram, who often served as a designated gathering spot for middle school and high school students heading in town, uptown, downtown. Lindy’s adoptive parents, Robert and Henry Landau, told me that a Princeton University student even wrote a senior paper about Lindy’s role as a community convener.

Lindy, whose full name was Lindbladier, had the prestigious job of being the mascot for Landau woolens store, a Princeton retail destination for 65 years, located at 102 Nassau St., that soon will be closing its doors. For a few decades of those 65 years, Lindy perched himself outside the store near the curb (I am amazed that Lindy never got a ticket for violating historic State Highway Route 27 right of way) and watched the passers-by, a few of whom would pet him a little too aggressively or try to ride him like a pony.

Lindy was “ram-napped” twice, both times causing great consternation among his fans in town. The first time, he was returned within 24 hours. The second time, the nappers were less benevolent, and Lindy’s remains were never located. The Landaus adopted another stuffed ram named Bjartur, sounds like Bea Arthur, but he has been kept inside the store for safe keeping. His base was made of Styrofoam, making him weigh far less than Lindy and therefore more napprone. Thus, the ram’s iconic role of watching over Nassau Street was diminished.

When my daughter heard that Michael and Henry Landau were retiring and selling the store, she was one of hundreds of fans reacting with shock and sadness – similar to how she reacted when Lindy was stolen. The Landau-Lindy era was coming to an end.

The reaction among many Princetonians stemmed not only from an anticipated loss of a source for European wool sweaters, jackets, coats and scarves, but also from an anticipated loss of a source for countless Princeton community service projects that were inspired by the Landau brothers. Lindy’s adoption and subsequent community role reflected the commitment and energy that went into numerous community projects in which the Landaus invested their time, energy and money.

Particularly memorable to me were the following – and this is only a partial list: • The Landaus installed in the back of their store the only museum in the country dedicated to Albert Einstein.

• They were the longest promoter of Communiversity – a role ended this year by COVID-19.

• Some may remember the kittens crawling around the front windows of the store when the Landaus were dong their kitten adoption initiative that placed 1,000 kittens over a three-year period.

• With the support of Princeton University, the Landaus organized an annual picnic for hundreds of senior citizens – or “experienced humans,” as Robert called them. It became so popular that they were unable to handle the numbers.

• Also, for “experienced humans,” the Landaus started a holiday wish list that matched seniors and what they wanted/needed with generous donors. “My sons Simon and Matthew and I would spend Christmas Day delivering wish list gift to the seniors,” Robert said.

• And does anyone remember Sonny Perrine? Decades ago, Sonny, confined to a wheelchair, was as much part of the Nassau Street sidewalk scene as Lindy. He would wheel his way up and down Nassau Street selling candy, gum, and if I remember correctly, other random stuff, including good conversation. The Landaus dedicated a handicapped seat in McCarter Theatre to Sonny.

My daughter Rebecca was the first one to inform Robert Landau that his store made it as a question on “Jeopardy!” in 2018. The answer was: “The only U.S. museum devoted to Albert Einstein.” And the question was: “What is tucked inside a woolens shop in Princeton, New Jersey?”

The filming 25 years ago in Princeton of the movie “IQ” starring Walter Matthau and Meg Ryan inspired Robert and Henry to create a museum filled with Albert Einstein memorabilia. Even though the “IQ” film stars never came into the store to see the Einstein memorabilia donated by local residents, the museum became a star in its own right.

Robert said that the Historical Society of Princeton would adopt the contents of the museum after the Landaus retire. As far as the contents of the non-museum portion of the store, the Landaus are looking to sell the business to a retailer from Ireland who “will offer somewhat different from but not incompatible with what we now are selling,” said Robert, who acknowledged that the motivation for their retirement at this time was the stress associated with trying to operate their business during a pandemic, combined with the fact that both Landaus are “experienced humans” – Robert is 74 and Henry is 70.

The legacy of Landaus goes far beyond that of hardworking merchants selling fine woolen clothing to keep the body warm and cozy. They were weavers of an exuberant community spirit that has warmed countless hearts.

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“We are truly a proud Princeton company and success story,” Bhatia said.

The company’s first investor would also end up come out of Tiger Labs.

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Fast forward, the company now has 10 full-time employees in addition to multiple consultants, and is continuing its work on developing the commercial use for the final product.

“As a company we see expansion into different use capabilities for our devices.

Overall, there is a lot of society impact our company can have from COVID to THC to other forms of screening,” Bhatia said. “The idea is to not only help these businesses, but make a drastic change in how economies open up and how police screen for marijuana use.”

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Gov. announces additional $60M to fulfill pipeline of small business grant applications Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a commitment of at least $60 million in additional Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to fulfillment of grants under Phase 3 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA’s) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.

This funding is in addition to $70 million in federal funds already allocated for the current phase of the program and will enable the NJEDA to fulfill grants for the entire pipeline of eligible businesses that applied for Phase 3 funding prior to the application deadline, according to a Nov. 11 press release from Murphy’s office.

Without this supplemental funding, approximately 13,000 of the nearly 22,000 businesses that applied for Phase 3 grants would have been declined based on the program being oversubscribed, according to the press release.

“COVID-19 is above all else a severe health crisis, but its economic impact has been incredibly difficult for New Jersey’s small business community,” Murphy said.

“Small business owners have been diligent in their efforts to protect the health of their employees and customers, and they deserve our support. This new round of funding will help ensure that many more businesses emerge from the pandemic stronger than before.”

The NJEDA’s suite of COVID-19 relief programs provides a variety of resources for businesses of all sizes, including grants for small businesses, zero-interest loans, support for private sector lenders and CDFIs, and funding for entrepreneurs, according to the press release.

Its largest COVID-19 relief program is the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, which provides grants to small businesses impacted by the pandemic.

To ensure equitable distribution of funds, the NJEDA set aside one-third of the funding for this program to support

qualified businesses located in one of the 715 Census tracts that were eligible to be selected as a New Jersey Opportunity Zone.

This targeting has helped to ensure minority- and women-owned businesses that were hardest hit by the pandemic’s economic impact were able to get the support they need, according to the press release.

To date, more than 22,000 small businesses have been approved for grants worth a total of more than $64.9 million through phases 1 and 2 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program. The average grant award has been about $3,000, which indicates the average approved business has three full-time equivalent employees.

Phase 3 significantly expands eligibility for the grant program and increases the amount of funding businesses can receive, according to the press release.

Any business or nonprofit located in New Jersey, including home-based businesses, with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) is eligible to receive grant funding during Phase 3, including businesses that received funding in previous phases of the program.

To ensure funding goes to businesses hit hardest by the pandemic, Phase 3 sets aside funding for restaurants, micro-businesses and businesses based in the state’s 715 Opportunity Zone-eligible Census tracts, according to the press release.

The application period for Phase 3 grants has closed, and to date, 873 businesses have been approved for grants totaling more than $10.9 million, according to the press release.

In addition to the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program, the NJEDA administers technical assistance and low-cost financing programs for small and mid-sized businesses impacted by COVID-19. More information about these programs and other state support is available at https://covid19.nj.gov

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10A Hillsborough Beacon Legal Notices NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD The Township of Hillsborough has awarded a contract with competitive bidding under N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a)(i). This contract and resolution authorizing it are available for public inspection in the office of the Township Clerk at the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey: Awarded:

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_________________________________ Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB. 1x, 11/20/2020, Fee: $23.25 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE 2020- 27 An Ordinance titled, “OrdinanceVacating A 0.1625 Acre Portion Of The Shelburne Place Cul-De-Sac Right Of Way, Township Of Hillsborough, County Of Somerset, State Of New Jersey.” was introduced at a Meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hillsborough, County of Somerset, State of New Jersey held on October 13, 2020 and was passed and approved by the said Township Committee at a regular and duly convened meeting held on November 10, 2020.

Pamela Borek Hillsborough Township Clerk HB. 1x, 11/20/2020, Fee: $25.11 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWNSHIP OF HILLSBOROUGH PLANNING BOARD COUNTY OF SOMERSET, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board (the “Board”) of the Township of Hillsborough (the “Township”) will hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. (the “Hearing”) remotely, by means of an electronic “livestream” broadcast on the “zoom” platform available through the link provided below, or at such other time and place as the Board may adjourn to thereafter as it deems necessary, or by such other means or methods of broadcast as the Board may employ, to consider an application by Campus Associates, LLC (the “Applicant”) for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval with Bulk “C” Variance Relief and Waiver Relief (the “Application”) to permit construction of a residential development with a total of 96 units, 23 of which will be set-aside as affordable to low and moderate income families and individuals, within 4 three-story multifamily buildings, a clubhouse and pool, 204 parking spaces as well as typical and ancillary site improvements including but not limited to a tot lot, dog run, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, curbing, striping, trash enclosures, stormwater management structures, landscaping, lighting, utilities, project identification sign and signage (the “Project”), on property located in the Township at 4 Campus Drive and identified as Block 58, Lot 1.05 on the Townshipʼs tax map (the “Property”). The Property is currently vacant, consists of approximately 13.75 acres and is located within the Townshipʼs I-3 Light Industrial District. The Property is also subject to the Multifamily Inclusionary Overlay District zoning ordinance which was recently adopted by the Township pursuant to the court approved Settlement Agreement between the Township and the Fair Share Housing Center in the affordable housing litigation captioned In the Matter of the Application of the Township of Hillsborough, and docket no. SOM-L-00900-15.

Applicant seeks Bulk “C” Variance Relief, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) and the Townshipʼs ordinances, to permit: an accessory building height of 30 feet whereas the maximum permitted is 20 feet; removal of 38.3% of the trees on the Property whereas the maximum permitted is 20%; ungated trash enclosures screened by landscaping on 1 side of the eastern-most enclosure and 2 sides of the western-most enclosure whereas gated enclosures screened by landscaping on 3 sides is required; a 2 sided freestanding project identification sign with 17.5 s.f. sign area per side and a height of 6 feet 4 inches, whereas the maximum permitted height is 4 feet and the maximum permitted area is 20 s.f; and, from landscape buffer requirements from internal parking areas to adjacent residential properties to the extent required by the Board. Additionally, Applicant requests a waiver from the Townshipʼs tree mitigation and stream corridor buffer requirements. Applicant will seek any other such variances, waivers, approvals, exceptions, authorizations or other relief that the Board or its consultants deem necessary during the Hearing, without further public notice.

Due to the Governorʼs Executive Orders and pursuant to P.L. 2020, c.11, the public may only participate in this Hearing remotely. At the time of the Hearing the public will be given an opportunity to participate as follows: Remote Participation through Zoom: When: Thursday, December 03, 2020 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada) Please enter the link below to join the meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95292511376?pwd=UWk0Si9Tb2kvQW9VaWxISmlqaXBnZz09 Passcode: 5FxNpA Or iPhone one-tap: US: +13126266799,,95292511376#,,,,,,0#,,265999# OR +19292056099,,95292511376#,,,,,,0#,,265999# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 OR +1 929 205 6099 OR +1 301 715 8592 OR +1 346 248 7799 OR +1 669 900 6833 OR +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 952 9251 1376 Passcode: 265999 To help ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate, members of the public are encouraged to notify the Hillsborough Township Planning and Zoning Department no later than noon on the date of the Hearing if they intend to ask questions or conduct any crossexamination, by contacting the Planning Board Clerk at dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org.

The Application documents will be available for inspection at https://hillsboroughnj.civicclerk.com/ at least 10 calendar days before the scheduled meeting date. If you are unable to access the Application material online at this address or prefer to inspect the Application file in person, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at (908) 369-8382 or dpadgett@hillsborough-nj.org to make arrangements.

Applicantʼs attorney is also available to provide the Application and supporting documentation upon advance request by email to mcastore@ghclaw.com, with “Request for Campus Associates, LLC Application Documents” in the subject line, or by calling (732) 741-3900 x3009 and asking for Michael Castore, Esq. This Notice is given in accordance with the Municipal Land Use Law N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq., and related Guidance for Remote Public Meetings issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services. Any interested person may appear via telephone or via the electronic meeting platform, through his attorney, or through his designated agent at the above-referenced public Hearing at the time, place, and manner herein stated and be heard.

CAMPUS ASSOCIATES, LLC Marc D Policastro, Esq. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 300 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Attorney for the Applicant HB, 1x, 11/20/2020, Fee: $90.21 Affidavit: $15.00 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Hopewell (“Boardʼ) will hold a public hearing on the application submitted by the undersigned (“Applicant”).

In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA 10:4-6 et seq., and Executive Order 103 issued by Governor Murphy on March 9, 2020 declaring a State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency in the State of New Jersey, in order to project the health, safety and welfare of area citizens while ensuring the continued function of government, the meeting of the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will be held electronically only.

Members of the public who wish to participate in the meetings by telephone may do so by calling 1-646-876-9923 and followed by meeting number ID: 978 8558 1736. Individuals calling into this number will be able to fully participate in the meeting, and provide public comment.

Members of the public who wish to participate via the video conferencing platform may Join Zoom Meeting by accessing the following link: https://zoom.us/j/97885581736?pwd=ejQwb2FWR1lIREw2Z05nemttRDgyUT09 Meeting ID: 978 8558 1736 Passcode: 755966 One tap mobile +16468769923,,97885581736#,,,,,,0#,,755966# US (New York) +13017158592,,97885581736#,,,,,,0#,,755966# US (Washington D.C) Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 978 8558 1736 Passcode: 755966 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aPxLa3Qhk At said hearing, any and all interested parties may participate in the electronic meeting through any of the means described above, either individually or through counsel, and present any questions, comments and/or objections they may have regarding this application.

The application, plans and other documents and materials relating to this application are on file with the Secretary of the Hopewell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment at the Hopewell Township Municipal Building, 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville (Hopewell Township), New Jersey 08560, and are available for public inspection on the Township Website under the case heading.

Zoning Board page: https://www.hopewelltwp.org/294/Zoning-Board-of-Adjustment For individuals without access to the website, application materials are available for public inspection by appointment only. Contact the Zoning Board of Adjustment Secretary at 609537-0243, or at mkataryniak@hopewelltwp.org Applicant seeks a ¬bulk variance from the requirements of the Townshipʼs Land Use and Development Ordinance so as to permit: • a deck in our back yard • the placement of two condensers for air-sourced heat pumps Neither of these proposed additions currently conform to the required 100ʼ front set back.

The premises involved in this application is located at 1 Mountain Church Rd, designated as Block 3, Lot 8 on the Hopewell Township Tax Map. The property is located in the Townshipʼs MRC/R250 Zoning District.

In addition to the variance(s) referred to above, Applicant will also seek any and all other variances, waivers or relief that the Board may deem to be necessary or appropriate in connection with this application.

Applicant – Eric Teitelbaum HVN, 1x, 11/20/2020, Fee: $74.40 Affidavit: $15.00

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By JENNIFER AMATO Managing Editor

One of “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” cast members from the 1990s has reunited with her fellow Mouseketeers to record a special holiday album.

“Why? Because It’s Christmas” features Princeton resident Lindsey Alley, along with 17 ‘Teers who recorded 15 holiday classics.

The Disney stars from all seven seasons reunited 30 years later. Recorded during the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the album will be released on Princeton resident Nov. 27.

Lindsey Allen The group is donating a portion of the gross proceeds to two organizations that support those extremely affected by COVID-19. MusiCares provides critical assistance to members of the music community in times of need. The Brave of Heart Fund provides much needed financial support to the families of frontline healthcare workers and volunteers who lost their lives due to COVID-19.

“Music has such a unique ability to heal and unify us, and we are so grateful for our position to continue to support music creators and professionals in these uncertain times. The direct impact we have been able to make on our music community during the pandemic would not be possible without the generosity of partners like Always In The Club,” said Laura Segura, executive director of MusiCares, in the statement.

“We are grateful to Always in the Club for its efforts to raise awareness for the Brave of Heart Fund,” Holly Welch Stubbing, president and CEO of E4E Relief, said in the statement. “Contributions like this one will allow the fund to support even more families of fallen healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as they navigate their unimaginable losses.”

Aside from Alley, the singers are Rhona Bennett, Deedee Magno Hall, Tony Lucca, Nikki DeLoach, Dale Godboldo, Chasen Hampton, Tasha Danner, David Kater, Jason “Blain” Carson, Jennifer McGill, Mylin Brooks-Stoddard, Raquel “Roque” Herring, Nita Young, Jason Minor, TJ Fantini and Marc Worden.

Alley moved to Princeton in the summer of 2019 with her husband and young son; they had moved to Brooklyn, N.Y., from Los Angeles the year prior, and after living in a basement apartment for nearly a year, decided they needed a bit more space, she said in an interview with Newspaper Media Group/ Packet Media LLC. “We looked at a lot of towns in New Jersey and New York, but Princeton just felt ‘right’ to us. And we also found the perfect house, so it all made sense. We hadn’t been here too long before COVID hit, but it still gave us plenty of time to find our favorite spots and meet some great new friends.

“We love our walks along the D&R Canal, in Palmer Square and through the Princeton University campus. We have spent a lot of time playing at Marquand Park. And nothing beats a meal at Mistral or Mediterra, followed by a scoop from the Bent Spoon,” she said.

Alley said she watched a lot of movie musicals as a child and remembers saying to her mother, “I can do that,” she recalled.

“She took me to an audition for ‘The Sound of Music’ at a dinner theater in my hometown of Lakeland, Fla. I landed the role of Gretl and I have been working in the theater ever since,” she said.

Reflecting on her days as a Mouseketeer, she said, “doing what I loved to do with such wonderfully talented people was pure joy. And there’s just no way of paying for that kind of learning experience, you know?”

Alley has starred on stage in “First Wives Club, the Musical,” and in TV shows, movies and theatrical productions. She has had roles in “How I Met Your Mother,” “Lethal Weapon”

and her critically acclaimed one-woman show, “Blood, Sweat & Mouseketears!” on Broadway.

“Choosing a favorite project is impossible. Every project I have been involved in has been a gift in one way or another.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done some bad shows. But I would classify those as learning experiences.

“If I had to play favorites, I would say ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ has had the most profound impact on my life. Learning to river dance for a role in ‘Legally Blonde’ was the hardest thing I have ever done. And doing my one-woman show, ‘Blood, Sweat and Mouseketeers’ is the most cathartic ongoing process,” she said.

Alley is currently working on a new club act/one-woman show called “After Ever After.”

“It’s mostly about being a mom. About marriage and family and friends. Juggling real life with my show business hopes and dreams. I obviously need a better elevator pitch, but that, too, is a work in progress. I’m hoping to bring something to a local stage when it is safe to be back indoors,” she said.

That being said, COVID definitely affected the recording process of “Why? Because It’s Christmas.”

“The process was pretty hilarious. I had never recorded anything from home before, so there was a lot of trial and error. Lots of starts and stops. I started recording in a refrigerator box (that we saved for our son’s playroom) in the basement.

But my vocals were ultimately drowned out by a family of very loud crickets.

“I moved my setup upstairs to a small closet and everything seemed to be going well until one of our producers asked to see my ‘studio’ via FaceTime.

“I gave him a quick tour and he confirmed my sound was still off, as I had been singing into the back of the microphone.

Whoops.

“We got there in the end, but it was definitely a process!

I’m actually so grateful to have gone through everything, as I now feel like I could record my own little album from the hall closet,” she said.

Calling her fellow Mouseketeers “some of my most favorite people on the planet,” Alley said they all picked up where they left off.

“To be a part of a project like this with them … during a global pandemic, and for three great charities, gave me all the feels including joy, hope and pride, to name a few. Creating this album together, yet apart, was an honor and a privilege,” she said.

She was also delighted to record a Christmas album.

“Christmas is my favorite time of year. If I could start decorating in September without the neighbors raising an eyebrow, I would.

“My favorite Christmas songs of all time are Nat King Cole’s ‘The Christmas Song,’ Bing Crosby’s ‘I’ll Be Home Christmas’ and Judy Garland’s ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’

“When I hear those folks singing those songs, all is right in the world. And when I have had a hard day, I immediately go to my Pandora Christmas staObituaries tion for a fix. Christmas music is a balm for challenging OBITUARY times,” she said.

Frederick John Heintz Alley’s Christmas memories include her dad risking St George, Utah - Frederick John Heintz, his life to hang a giant star age 78, passed away on October 29, on the chimney, singing “Si2020 due to Covid 19. He was born on lent Night” at Christmas Eve September 13, 1943 in Somerville, New Jersey to John Rudolph and Florence church and her mom’s shoeElizabeth Heintz. Frederick graduated peg corn casserole. from Somerville High School in New “Christmas is my favorite.

Jersey and then joined the Army and And while this year is going specialized in the military police division to be hard being away from because of his passion for training the our families, my husband and deployment of war dogs in 1962 and I are going to try to start some finished his service in 1965. While stationed in Maryland he met and married Janie Evelyn new traditions with our 3-year Carpenter and they had two children together Leanne Faith and John Frederick Heintz. old son. Like decorating a bit After finishing his army service, he joined the police academy where he then became an officer too early. of the Hillsborough Police Department in Hillsborough New Jersey. He eventually became a “We are trying not to fosergeant and retired in 1984. Upon retirement he moved to Port Charlotte, Florida where he cus on all the things that are owned and operated Friendly Ride Transportation Services and met his beloved wife for the past missing, but rather on all we 24 years and soul mate Donna Mae Upshaw. have right here and right now.

Frederick loved on people and his passions were the Elks, cards, traveling, and spending time Because if 2020 has taught us with his law enforcement and personal family. He will always be notoriously remembered when anything, it’s that every single he was stationed in Hawaii and while traveling with his German Shepherd when Ethel Kennedy day counts,” she said. accidentally ran into him and knocked him off a cliff in his jeep.

“Why? Because It’s Frederick is survived by his beloved spouse Donna Mae Heintz of St George Utah, His daughter Christmas” will be released Leanne Schwarzmann (Mark) Waxhaw, NC, John (Talya) Heintz of New South Wales Australia,

by Always In The Club/M12/ Brother Frank (Edna) Heintz Orangeville PA, Elizabeth Cronce Englewood FLA, Robert Heintz Universal and is available for (Connie) Manville, NJ, many step children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and many pre-order at www.MMCHolinieces and nephews. He loved unconditionally and with a full heart. days.com. The album will be In lieu of flowers the family requests that everyone take Covid 19 seriously. Please wear a available as a commemoramask, wash your hands and wait 6 feet apart. Practice social distancing and the families wishes tive holiday CD and as a digiare to raise awareness to how serious this virus can be to those that cannot handle it. Frederick tal download. was a healthy man and would want everyone to take care of themselves until a cure is found.

The 17 ‘Teers will come His wishes were to be cremated and for the family to gather once it is safe for travel and a together digitally for a virtual reunion and celebration to occur. record release party that same Frederick asked his beloved wife Donna to make a promise to family and friends by asking day, which will be streamed everyone who knew and loved him to remember him exactly the way his was prior to Covid 19. live on M12.tv.

Frederick always lived life to its fullest and his personality and those he made laugh will never Contact Jennifer Amato be forgotten. at jamato@newspapermediaArrangements entrusted to the care of Pine View Mortuary 435-986-4222. Please visit our group.com website www.pineviewmortuary.com for full obituary and funeral service listing.

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EAST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Beth M Steffanelli $699,000 MLS# 3545483

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Jane Henderson Kenyon $925,000 MLS# NJME299780

PRINCETON Olga Barbanel $2,450,000 MLS# NJME299948

WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP Nina S Burns $424,000 MLS# 3671253

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Jennifer E Curtis $725,000 MLS# NJSO112968

ALLENTOWN BORO David M Schure $950,000 MLS# NJMM110468

PRINCETON Norman T Callaway $2,700,000 MLS# NJME295330

CRANBURY TOWNSHIP Gail Ciallella $450,000 MLS# 1008356062

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Bedford Drive $725,000 MLS# NJSO113750

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Michelle Blane $1,199,000 MLS# NJSO113858

PRINCETON Martha ‘Jane’ Weber $2,795,000 MLS# NJME301188

DELAWARE TOWNSHIP Cynthia Shoemaker-Zerrer $2,000,000

MLS# NJHT106198

NEWLY PRICED

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LAMBERTVILLE 609.397.1974

MONTGOMERY 908.874.0000

PRINCETON Denise L Shaughnessy $450,000 MLS# NJME297100

PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $735,000 MLS# NJME299438

PRINCETON Norman T Callaway $1,250,000 MLS# NJME276250

PRINCETON Owen ‘Jones’ Toland $2,900,000 MLS# NJME302272

FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $849,900 MLS# NJHT105918

MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Victoria R Rutkowski $1,295,000 MLS# NJSO113718

609.737.7765

PRINCETON

NEWLY PRICED

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Brinton H West $459,000 MLS# NJME301522

PENNINGTON 609.921.1050

NEW HOPE BOROUGH Sarah Strong Drake $2,989,000 MLS# PABU500760