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Bracketing comes to ballots Experts say change creates chance for confusion in school board election by Rob Anthes
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Ballots in New Jersey look a little different this year, and the change has experts and officials concerned about the potential for Election Day confusion. A law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy May 30 allows school board candidates to file joint nominating petitions and to be bracketed on the ballot. The change to petitions has little effect on voters. But allowing school board candidates to be grouped together—similar to candidates of the same party for political office—has altered how county clerks construct the ballot, and ultimately
changed the appearance of the final product voters see on voteby-mail ballots and in booths on Election Day. This change in appearance is what worries some, especially because no one knows what the effects of the change will be. The law calls for the initial elections with bracketing to be used as a study period for lawmakers. Much of the burden falls to county clerks, who have been left no choice but to obey the law with little guidance on how to enact it. Ballots already looked different in every county in New Jersey, and clerks across the state have had to figure out how to best layout the ballot with the addition of bracketing. In Mercer County, clerk Paula Sollami Covello has added a bold blue line across the ballot to separate races for political office from the school board election. This alteration will appear in every Mercer municipality, but
only three will also have bracketed candidates: Hamilton, Lawrence and Robbinsville. Voters in each of these townships will see school board candidates laid out horizontally side-by-side at the bottom of the ballot, with bracketed candidates stacked beneath their running mates. At the far left, underneath the office title, are instructions on how many candidates voters can pick. Voters can select that number of candidates, regardless of if they part of a bracket or not. For example, if there are three open seats, you can select any three of the candidates in that race—the row and column do not matter. You do not have to vote for all, or any, of the bracketed candidates. And one vote counts only for one candidate— if want to vote for all of the candidates in the bracket, you must select them individually. See BRACKET, Page 16
Local artist takes a ‘Mind Stroll’ Alia Bensliman’s show on display at Artworks Nov. 3–24 by miChele AlpeRin
Thomas Wang checks out some old books from Windsor School during the Village of Windsor’s 200th birthday party celebration Sept. 29, 2018. For more photos, turn to Page 23. (Photo by Suzette J. Lucas.)
The work of Tunisian American artist Alia Bensliman is wide ranging. It integrates and contrasts the Eastern symbolism and experiences of her native North Africa with the peculiarly American and Western impressions of her married life in New Jersey. But it also follows the emotional journeys of a woman exploring the meanings behind her experiences.
Of her upcoming show, “Mind Stroll” at the Artworks Community Gallery from Nov. 3-24, she says, “When you go to that show, you really go through my brain and see all the many and different thoughts I have, and it is a sort of roller coaster of thoughts. It’s going to be interesting even for me when I go there and see all my pieces hanging in the same space—it is beautiful and also challenging.” Bensliman has always loved to tell stories, and because she is dyslexic, the storytelling always happened through art. “It was difficult for me to write or read,” and “my art was sort
of therapy, so I didn’t feel really different from people who could write.” Bensliman traces her artistic talent to her grandmothers, both artists. As a youngster, she took lots of art classes, but the artistic technique she still uses today started to develop as a teen while she talked on the phone with friends. “I was doing many lines and felt like I was putting my feelings in those lines,” she says. “The drawing was detailed, with textures, lines, and dots—not light and shade—and many, many colors, with pens, pencils and markers.” See STROLL, Page 14
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Cream Ridge $899,000 Sitting on 6 wide open acres bordered by trees in Chesterfield $495,000 the heart of Cream Ridge horse country, this custom built br, “must 3.5 basee” colonial has a spacious floor plan 4br, 42ba home. Beautiful views charmofing over 4,000 sq ft. Mature landscaping surround this little town. Formal liv rm w/hdwd flrs & wbfp impeccably kept property. w/insert. Eat-in Kit, tiled flring and many surprises.
Robbinsville $659,000 Gorgeous 4 br, 3.5 ba on a serene lot which backs to the Bordentown $440,000 woods. First floor features hardwood floors in the foyer, 4br, 2.5ba 13 Acre farm. Barn has 9 stalls plus office, living room and dining room. Spacious bedrooms, had been an office situated on 1 acre finished basement andarea. an inHome ground pool! Come make lot,home offers almost this your own! 2400 sq. ft. MLS#6614668 Agent: Debbie Melicharek MLS#7188670 Agent: Anna Coriasco
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Hopewell $710,000 A small community located just minutes from Hopewell Robbinsville $310,000 Boro, this beautiful 5 br, 3 ba colonial is nestled at the Great location in desirable Crossing section end of the cul-de-sac situated Miry on almost 2 acres and surrounded by farmland. If you like to entertain, of Foxmoor in Robbinsville. 3br 2.5ba TH. this Full house is for you. bsmnt fin as a great recreation rm/home office. MLS#7249034 Agent: Verna McShane/Patrick McShane MLS#6646988 Agent: Susan Brooks
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Yardley Players will present the Disney musical Beauty and the Beast at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theater this month. Dates and show times are: Fridays, Nov. 2 and 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Nov. 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. (A special daytime show for groups will be presented Monday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m.) Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night perSee AROUND TOWN, Page 9
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AROUND TOWN continued from Page 7 formance Nov. 2. Based on the 1991 animated Disney film, the show features the popular songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice. Starring are Katie Conn as Belle; Harrison Singer of as the Beast; Tom Chiola as Lumiere; Marc Suznovich as Cogsworth; William Walters as Maurice; Nicky Elridge as Lefou; Brian Davis as Gaston; Erin Wurtz as Babette; Jennifer Torres as the Wardrobe; Jessica Corriveau as Mrs. Potts; Tristan Davis as Chip; and Jonathan Stanley as Monsieur D’Arque. Also featured are Caroline Corriveau, Kelsey Egan, Makenna Katz; Jillian Lee, Jessica Marcinkowski, Isabella Papaccio, Marti Wynn and Katie Young of Robbinsville. The adult ensemble includes William Augustin, Krista Coleman, Kelly Fratz, Bridget Fry, Shannon Gafgen of Robbinsville, Tanya Hibbs, Douglas
Kelvy, Leslie Kraus, Nicholas La Russa, Barry Leonard, Rachel Shebek and Gretchen Zimmer. The youth ensemble features Aimee and Hayden Clark, Abigail and Ashley Gafgen of Robbinsville, Daniel and Jillian Richarme, Shreya Savur of Robbinsville, Natalie Thomas, Nicholas Torres and Caitlin Treacy. The show is produced by Jill Katz and directed by Marge Swider. Other members of the production team are assistant director Kristy Davis, musical director Julie Braeckman, choreographer Laura Murey Ghaffoor, stage manager Liz Wurtz, costumers Louisa Murey and Anthony Remer, orchestra conductor Buzz Herman, set designer James Kenna, sound designer Evan Paine and lighting designer Kitty Getlik. Photography is by John Maurer. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 children/students. Tickets may be purchased at kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at (609) 570-3333.
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Residents sound off on Board of Education election Editor’s note: The Advance received a tremendous amount of letters regarding this month’s Board of Education election—more than we can fit in this edition. Every letter we received appears on our website, communitynews.org.
Vote Column J for school board On Tuesday, Nov. 6, residents of Robbinsville have another unique opportunity to provide a better pathway to educate our children with their Board of Education votes on Election Day. As mayor, I have worked extremely hard to foster a more productive working relationship with the Robbinsville School District and the results have been evident. –Passing of the 2012 referendum to expand and improve Sharon and Pond Road schools –Unprecedented upgrades in security measures, including cameras at the RHS and a full-time resource officer in each building –Two consecutive years without a school tax increase –Stricter enforcement of ethics within the BOE –Significant increase in state aid.
To that end, I am proud to endorse Vito Galluccio, Shaina Ciaccio, Craig Heilman and Lisa Temple for seats on the Robbinsville Board of Education Nov. 6. An incumbent, Vito is extremely hard working and dedicated public servant who has served the board well with his honesty, ethics, extensive budget auditing skills and overall fiscal responsibility. Mrs. Ciaccio is a passionate former BOE member and a devoted mother of two boys. Shaina is a tireless advocate for children and their well-being. Also an incumbent, Craig Heilman is a man of faith and family running unopposed. He has close to 25 years of experience with budgeting and finance resource management. Another incumbent, Lisa Temple left the financial world after more than 12 years to focus on the education and welfare of her two young children in the district, and has provided a fresh voice on the BOE since being elected in November 2017. Residents looking for school board members with a vested interested in moving the district forward can do so by choosing “Column J” on your ballot and the Ciaccio, Temple, Galluccio and Heilman slate for the Robbinsville
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Grateful for Ciaccio I am so grateful to have people like Shaina Rose Ciaccio running for the Robbinsville Board of Education. It is people like Shaina that make this community great. She is a committed wife and mother and passionate about our children and their education. I have raised three children in Robbinsville, although they are not in school anymore, my husband and I are planning to live in Robbinsville for many years. Thank you Shaina for all you do, dedicated people like you are what makes Robbinsville a great place to live and learn. Margaret Mandreucci I live here with my husband and three children so naturally this year’s school board elections are of great importance to me. When I think about what really needs to be addressed in our schools, there’s just so much animosity stemming from the district right now. It gets more toxic everyday, and that type of environment does not solve, grow, or create anything. We need to foster a more positive and community environment to solve the current issues in our school board. There is no candidate that embodies whole community growth more than Shaina Ciaccio. She cares deeply about students, teachers, affluent residents, not so affluent residents, business owners, seniors, and everyone else in between. She knows that in order for our school system to thrive at its highest capacity we need to make decisions that the entire community can stand behind. She believes in the power of working together as a unit so much that she’s running with fellow candidates and slate
mates Lisa Temple, Vito Galluccio, and Craig Heilman to further instill the teamwork mentality into their campaigns. Her background with the N.J. Division of Child Protection and Permanency and previous school board stint make her qualified. What makes her perfect is she’s a mom, a resident and her husband’s family owns a business in Robbinsville, so she sees the current issues from multiple vantage points. Right now our community needs to come together before the divide gets to large to mend. There is no doubt in my mind Shaina will bring about these types of positive attitudes and changes. I can’t think of a better or more powerful example to set with in our schools. Kerri Fox
No one more qualified than Costanza
I had the privilege of serving on the Robbinsville BOE with Vincent Costanza for several years. I can say unequivocally that: He puts children first. Always. He is more knowledgeable in the field of education than anyone currently sitting on the BOE or running for a seat on the BOE. He is not afraid to have a dissenting opinion and to clearly articulate the “why” behind his opinions. Yet, he remains to committed to executing against any final decisions made. He has no political agenda. Our district’s academic performance has declined in recent years. Our BOE has become more focused on themselves than our children. Robbinsville BOE needs someone who can contribute strongly and positively to what they are truly there to do which is to ensure the district is run entirely up to the standards our community has set which includes providing a safe environment, proper curriculum, and accountability
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amongst leadership. Many of the “hot buttons” candidates are speaking about are minimum requirements for our district to run properly; e.g. safety, proper budget allocation, etc. There is no one more qualified than Vincent to serve as a key contributor to the academic challenges that our district faces and that we have been lacking in over these last few years. Keith Kochberg I have known Vincent Costanza for almost five years. I had the pleasure of meeting him at a Robbinsville school function when my daughter was in Kindergarten, and we were new in town. As my family settled in, I became friends with Vincent through mutual friends. Vincent has a daughter several years older than my daughter, and I often seek his advice, particularly when it comes to my daughter’s educational needs or if I have questions on the right people to speak within the district. Vincent truly has a unique combination of interpersonal, educational and real-life experience, which clearly gives him an enormous advantage as an elected member of the Board of Education. I consider Vincent a great friend, colleague, and fellow father in the trenches. There is nobody I would trust more with helping to design the system that is supposed to nurture my daughter’s educational aspirations than Vincent. Jayson L. Amoroso
Galluccio represents residents’ interests The Robbinsville Board of Education is currently a crossroads. Important issues such as school security, board members’ ethics, teacher retention, and fiscal responsibility are at the forefront. It’s imperative that our elected officials represent all stakeholders while insuring that the school district is well run. The current board is clearly not aligned on every issue, which is not unusual or even a negative, as it’s important to consider that members have diverse backgrounds both professionally and personally. The platform from incumbent candidate Vito Galluccio represents the very topics that all residents
can relate to and are passionate about. His professional experience with government budgets puts him in a unique position to critically review our school’s budget and plan for growth for the future. That forward thinking is what the board really needs for sustainable success. This skill set also can benefit other board members who lack this particular area of expertise, as more tax money going to the schools doesn’t automatically translate into a better education. The resources need to be carefully allocated and balanced to benefit our children. Additionally, Vito has the courage to speak up and be the voice for so many residents that cannot attend the Board meetings, all while demonstrating compassion and respect for others’ opinions. He is approachable and truly listens to get others’ point of view. As a former member of the Robbinsville Board of Education, I understand the challenges of this position, and Vito is clearly an asset to the board.
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INBOX continued from Page 11 elsewhere. Vito was heavily involved in working with township officials to secure two additional school resource officers. This was a crucial first step in protecting our students each day. While having two daughters in our school district, Vito is very passionate in continuing the forward momentum of school security initiatives by investing in additional infrastructure and mental health resources. Vito Galluccio’s experience, leadership and vision will continue to bring positive results to our students and teachers. Mike Todd
Heilman’s contributions invaluable School board member Craig Heilman has been our daughter Anna’s soccer
coach for many years and playing on his team has been one of the most rewarding experiences. Back in 8th grade when many recreational soccer teams struggled to continue, Craig’s crew of players approached him after the last game because they were saddened that their time together would soon come to an end. Craig promised he would keep the team together and we crossed our fingers hoping that he could make this happen for the girls. Four years later, Anna is still playing for Coach Craig. He kept his promise and this wonderful team of girls has been playing together for four more years. Under Craig’s guidance and support, they have become champions. He has taught them how to win humbly and lose gracefully. He has taught them the value of hard work, team work and that the strength of the team lies with each individual member. Craig makes every player feel valued, important and included no matter what their
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parency, the allocation of taxpayer monies toward educational priorities, and BOE/administrative honesty. When elected to the BOE Noushin will ensure that these goals are achieved.
Patty and Roger Dor val
It’s that time of year again when every intersection in town is decorated with 18-by-24 red, white and blue campaign signs. I can barely read them all before the red light turns green. I’m very excited for Nov. 7 to come around and to making our intersections boring again! There’s only one sign on our front lawn, displaying our support for Noushin Kanani. I met Noushin in May 2018 and was immediately inspired by her biography—she came to the US at the age of 18, learned English, studied hard, graduated college, became a highly respected medical technologist at area hospitals, and raised two daughters with her husband here in Robbinsville, where they have resided for 16 years. That would be impressive on its own. But Noushin is much more than a resident. She models civic engagement - whether it’s a Town Council meeting or a Board of Education meeting, odds are you’ll see Noushin there. She’s usually seated up front, asking tough questions, and always prioritizing equity, accountability, and transparency. She asks the questions many want answered but are sometimes uncomfortable asking. Her involvement is not limited to local government meetings. She supports local charities and attends nearly all community events. Noushin meets new neighbors, makes them feel welcome, and invites them to engage on local issues that matter. I know because she did so with me. I have no doubt that if elected, Noushin will work tirelessly for this town and for its most precious asset, the students in Robbinsville’s schools. Noushin will always ask how a particular issue impacts the ones seated in the small desks. She is passionate about ensuring the curriculum in Robbinsville is challenging and engaging, preparing students for the college and career pathways that are right for them. Noushin has run a fair, honest and respectful campaign. She will bring a fresh perspective to the Robbinsville Board of Education. She has certainly earned our vote.
As a Robbinsville resident since 2000 and with two children in the school district since 2006, I have had the opportunity to watch our school district grow in major ways. I cannot say that it has been a perfect experience, as I have observed many growing pains over my 18 years here. However, what I can say is that our school board has overcome many struggles, particularly surrounding funding and keeping a balanced approach with school taxes. Our school board’s priority is to ensure a quality, financially responsible education to our children. Craig Heilman brings not only the competent financial experience required to keep our district on track from a budget perspective, but he also brings a strong sense of understanding of our community through his in-depth involvement as a parent in the district, a volunteer coach for 13 years, and service on the planning board, recreation committee, and environmental committee. Given his deep involvement and commitment to the school district and the township, I can’t think of a more qualified candidate for school board. Suzanne Toppy
Kanani will change the direction of the BOE
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Anyone who knows Noushin Kanani will tell you she cares and is dedicated to the betterment of the school district. Noushin is a proponent of school security and obtaining educational excellence while simultaneously striving for tax fairness. Noushin knows that it’s not the amount of money, but how effectively it is utilized, that matters for both students and taxpayers. I have witnessed Noushin for nearly three years attend nearly every meeting (Noushin has possibly a better attendance record than any BOE member) and actively engage with the BOE and school administrators. Noushin asks tough questions and will not back down when given the run-around. Given the recent BOE events with bullying and ethics, Noushin has demonstrated that she will not tolerate such behavior. Noushin was the only person in the packed room on Aug. 28 who called for BOE members to step down from organizations that give the appearance of a conflict of interest. This is on the record. Sadly, two current BOE members refuse to understand that message. The BOE needs a fresh makeover and new ideas, and Noushin will be a significant contributor for both. It is time to change the direction of the BOE so that it can be trusted by taxpayers to provide a fair and reasonable education for students. Clearly there are issues that remain with fiscal trans-
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Temple believes in developing whole child I have known Lisa Temple as a dear friend and neighbor for many years. She is a kind, caring individual that will go out of her way to help others. Lisa is a person of high integrity and reliability—always quick to offer a neighboring hand or provide a supportive shoulder to lean on during difficult times. From her various Board of Education accountabilities and subcommittee initiatives to her extensive volunteer work with Dress for Success and PTA; she handles all of her respon-
sibilities with equal value and an impassioned sense of urgency. Lisa spends her free time helping her family, neighbors, and schools because she cares about our community and the education of our students. As an active member of the Board or Education, Lisa is passionate about retaining our talented teachers, keeping our schools safe, and developing well-rounded students. I personally share her belief in “developing the whole child”; that each child has unique learning and emotional needs that goes beyond the sole focus of academics. Whether it’s in athletics, studentformed clubs, or arts programs, you never know when that one area of personal achievement could be the catalyst that finds its way back into a classroom and makes all the difference. Please consider supporting Lisa Temple for re-election to the Board of Education so that she may continue to lend her talents from previous work experience and her kind, caring demeanor to the betterment of our schools and the further development of well-rounded students. Loni Jakub Since being elected last year to fill the one year unexpired term, Lisa Temple has dedicated herself to learning the job and has worked tirelessly to do everything she can to improve our schools. Lisa is intelligent, open minded, and an independent thinker. She does her
research and listens to all sides before coming to a thoughtful decision. Since the district acquired additional state aid, she has worked collaboratively with her fellow board members and the administration to ensure that this money is being spent wisely and every dollar spent is adding value to the overall student experience. Lisa is focused on ensuring that every student receives a solid, well rounded education in a safe and secure learning environment. She has a balanced approach to fiscal responsibility. Most importantly, I find Lisa’s integrity and commitment to the board to be admirable. She stands by her word and her vote. She is committed to the continual improvement of our school district and she truly cares about each and every student. On a personal note, I’ve known Lisa for many years. She’s a genuinely goodhearted person raising two amazing, thoughtful kids. Lisa grew up in a rural community with family farm roots, and thanks to a strong public school education, went to college and moved on to a great career at the nation’s largest bank. When she gave up her career for the benefit of her children, she refocused her skills and channeled her energy into helping others. Lisa knows first-hand the importance of a great public school education. Let’s keep the district moving in the right direction.
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STROLL continued from Page 1 And even today, Bensliman says, “If you come to my studio, I have hundreds of different types of pens—I always call myself a pen-aholic. Usually Bensliman starts a painting with a subject in mind that she develops organically through intricate symbolism and arabesque lines that weave tales. “Then I start developing the idea and the symbols, and add color and texture,” using pens with different thicknesses and different types of ink and more recently, watercolors. She likens her process to that of a writer, starting with a subject, then adding description and plot. But when she doesn’t exactly know what to do, she says, “I just start putting shapes on paper, and from those shapes I would develop the story of the drawing. It depends on the days if I want to do something specific or just let my mood guide me.” The newest larger painting that will appear in the upcoming show is titled “Chess of Life.” “I’m trying to analyze my thoughts in my drawing—it talks about how you go through the death.” She explores the idea of being judged at death and whether a person ends up ultimately in paradise or in hell. “It is a way for me to be jealous of the 100-percent believer,” she says, noting that “death is easier for them.” Asserting that her attitude toward religion is respectful, and she considers herself a believer, she adds, “sometimes I question a lot of things.” To explore her questions, the process
The work of artist Alia Bensliman, a Robbinsville resident, will be featured at “Mind Stroll,” a show at Artworks Community Galler y from Nov. 3-24. Among the paintings exhibited will be “Chess of Life,” shown at right. of drawing becomes for her one of psychoanalysis, “when you analyze your thinking.” She describes the attitude of the painting as “a sarcasm to myself, not to other people.” Much of her work uses arabesque lines that Bensliman calls “Arabic geometry” or “Muslim geometry.” Fascinated by such lines, found in some churches and mosques in Mediterranean countries, she started painting them more when she moved to the United States
after her marriage “because of a sort of nostalgia that I feel.” She misses the “beautiful architectures of the old mosques we have in Tunisia” and “the smell in Tunisia” and colors that vary by region. In a painting titled “Nostalgia,” Bensliman introduced the colors of Tunis, “green, red, and white, with an accent of gold and silver,” in the traditional wedding clothes of a Tunisian bride. She has Arabic letters and Berber
symbols in her hair, the latter drawing from a Berber custom where a groom “used to take the best tattoo artist to his bride’s family” and instead of exchanging jewelry or wedding rings, the bride would get a tattoo. “Nostalgia” also derives from the West, as it uses golden “bubblies” to highlight the vibrant blue background surrounding the bride. Nostalgic for Tunisia and a big fan of Berber traditions, Bensliman got a wrist tattoo with Berber symbols after she
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moved to the United States. On this tattoo a palm leaf signifies union between male and female; a moon and stars, a mother who has children; and flies, a protective symbol to “take off the evil eye.” The Artworks show will include about 25 pieces, some large, some small. These reflect not only her thoughts about the present but her many and varying life experiences. Bensliman’s mother is recently retired from a career as a speech therapist and professor of speech therapy at a university in Tunis. Her father continues his work in dental surgery, but is working about halftime. “I belonged to a very interesting family artistically and politically,” Bensliman says. Her maternal grandmother, Asma Rebai, fought for women’s rights in Tunisia, and her grandfather, Azouz Rebai, served as Tunisia’s secretary of youth and culture when Tunisia gained its independence from France. Asma was an artist, but had never showed it to her family until her husband died, when Bensliman was young. Despite Asma’s own reticence and shyness about her art, she had different ideas for her granddaughter. “She was showing me a lot of her creations when I was young and really encouraging me to be outside and show my own art,” Bensliman says. Having drawn and painted throughout her school years, Bensliman decided to go to a fine arts school after she graduated from high school, where she earned a degree in product design and modeling. “I decided on product design because I didn’t see myself behind a desk. I love creating and doing sculptures—I’m a very active person,” she says. Her first job was with architects, where she drew miniature views of the insides of houses and buildings to help clients envision what the completed construction would look like. Bensliman met her Khaled, an environmental engineer at Sadat Associates in Trenton, at his cousin’s wedding. He and his family had moved to Bethesda, Maryland, when he was 11, but she knew all his cousins in Tunisia. They started dating during his visit that summer 10 years ago, and they married a little over a year later when Bensliman was 25. They have two children, a son who will be 6 in February and is in kindergarten at Sharon Elementary School. Her daughter was born in September. After marriage, she and her husband moved to New Jersey, first to an apartment in Plainsboro and then to Robbinsville. While Bensliman was adjusting to her new country, culture, and language (although her English was fluent when she arrived), she put aside art for a couple of years. But when she was pregnant with her son, her creative urges came to fore, and instead of pursuing her design career, she decided to
focus more on painting and the jewelry design she does using recycled magazine paper to create paper beads with different shapes. Right after she delivered her son, she started working on “Motherhood”—her favorite piece so far. “It talks about how beautiful it is becoming a mother, especially the first experience, with the first child. At the same time I had a lot of questioning: it’s not like adopting a pet. I was afraid a lot: of having a child, of how am I going to raise him; am I going to be a good parent or not? At the same time, it was a blessing: having a small human being inside my belly.” The symbols in the painting combine flowers, watching eyes, a heart, and warm and cooler colors that represent “the joy and the excitement of being a mother and at the same time the fear,” she says, adding that some of that fear grows out of having her family so far away. The eyes have a twofold meaning for Bensliman: on the one hand, they represent protection from the evil eye, and on the other, people who send a judgmental look toward a mother with a crying baby. This painting also captures Bensliman’s continuous questioning, which reveals something of a philosophical bent. As a new mother, she asked herself, “Am I going to be perfect or not?” But at the same time realized that “perfection doesn’t exist.” Because she wanted her child to be raised in a “perfect situation,” she says, she and her husband decided to move to Robbinsville, because “the school system is great, and we wanted our child to have a great education.” A clearly political painting titled “Grab’ Em by the D” builds both on Bensliman’s background in Tunis and her experience of U.S. politics today. In Tunisia, she says, wearing a hijab was an option, not a requirement. “We are more open minded and less strict than other countries,” she says. Also in Tunisia, she adds, “women and men get paid the same amount of money.” Yes despite her self-description as a “women’s rights fighter,” Bensliman is not comfortable using the word “feminist.” She explains, “It’s something obvious. We shouldn’t have to fight for rights. We should have them already. It should be normal. We should have equal rights.” But looking around her, she sees women with fewer rights than in Tunisia. “I still feel in the U.S. we are trying to find a way so women both get paid equally and treated equally, and I do express that in my art,” she says. In this painting Bensliman draws about “a woman that is fighting” for her rights. “The woman who is the focus of the painting has different skin tones, representing women of all ethnicities,” she says. She is flashing a middle finger that ends in a pen. “What I mean is we
‘I belong to a very interesting family artistically and politically.’ –Robbinsville resident Alia Bensliman, on her upbringing in Tunisia
should fight ignorance by being more cultivated—if you learn about information, let’s say you learn it through Facebook, you need to check if it’s right by reading books, going to libraries, having more accurate information, having the right information,” Bensliman says. Although the painting does include, at the woman’s foot, the letter D with hair that “looks like Trump hair,” Bensliman says, she emphasizes that her target is the treatment of women, standing against denigrating statements like “Grab them by the pussy”—but “not to criticize whether you belong in the Republican or Democratic Party.” On the painting, instead of “The New World Order,” a phrase represented on the U.S. $1 bill by the Latin “Novus ordo seclorum,” the woman has a book with the words “The Best World Order.” Also, tattooed on her arm are the words “Keep America Great,” instead of “Let’s Make America Great.” Bensliman sells her artwork in shows and galleries. Along with four
artist friends she rents a gallery in Lambertville, Visual Stream Gallery Collective. They show their own art there, curate art shows, and are developing an art education program. “What is great about our art is that it is extremely different, so it makes a good flow in the gallery, having different styles of art and sculpture,” she says. Addison Vincent, exhibits coordinator at Artworks Trenton, writes in a statement about Bensliman’s upcoming exhibition that she “uses exquisitely fine lines, shapes, and repetitive patterns, coupled with a myriad of color washes to create and accentuate her art.” Noting that her stylized lines reflect her Tunisian roots, he writes that more broadly “her art is a reflection of her personal life experiences, thoughts, and dreams, as well as a social commentary, translating the everyday world we live in, into beautiful abstract, geometric, and illustrative compositions.” The opening reception is Saturday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.
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PUBLIC QUESTION TO BE VOTED UPON PUBLIC QUESTION #1 SECURING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE BOND ACT Do you approve the “Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act”? This bond act authorizes the State to issue bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $500 million. The money from the sale of the bonds would be used to provide grants to schools, school districts, county vocational school districts, and county colleges. Money from the grants would be used to build, equip, and expand facilities to increase career and technical education program capacity. Money would also be used for school security upgrades and school district water infrastructure improvement projects. INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT This act would allow the State to borrow a total principal amount of $500 million. This money would be used to provide grants to county vocational school districts and county colleges to construct and equip buildings to increase capacity in career and technical education programs. The money would also be used to provide grants for school security projects at kindergarten through grade 12 schools. The money would also be used to provide grants for school district water infrastructure improvement projects. Three hundred fifty million dollars would support county vocational school district projects and school security projects. Fifty million dollars would support county college projects. One hundred million dollars would support school district water infrastructure improvement projects.
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2. If you wish to cast Nov. a WRITE-IN go to the PERSONAL CHOICE column, press button across from the office you election, wish to write-in. A blinking The bottom half of the ballot as it will appear in voting booths on Election Day, 6.vote,Below the blue line is thetheBoard ofletter Education which PLEASE REVERSE Green “X” will appear. Using the keyboard below, enter the name of the person of your choice, oneSEE at a time. To make a space between first and middle name or initial and last name use the arrow pointing to the right on the keyboard. To make a correction, use the arrow pointing to the left. The will feature bracketed candidates for the first time thanks to a new state law. name you enter will appear in the display to the left of the keyboard. After you have completed your selection, press the ENTER key on the keyboard.
BRACKET continued from Page 1 This sounds fairly straightforward, but how it plays out differs in each of the towns. The ballot’s layout depends on the number of candidates, the number of brackets and the number of races. Voters will have to pay attention to who is running in which race. In Robbinsville, five candidates are running for three 3-year terms. Three of the candidates—Lisa Temple, Shaina Ciaccio and Vito Galluccio—are brack-
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Your choice is recorded and removed from the display. Do not press the Cast Vote Button until all other choices are complete. (Each write-in is a separate entry). **IMPORTANT** When choosing a PERSONAL CHOICE (Write-In), whatever OFFICE you choose to put in a PERSONAL CHOICE FOR, THAT IS THE ONLY OFFICE TO WHICH THE VOTE WILL BE COUNTED. Please read the face of the Ballot carefully before taking this option. Should you have any questions relative to the PERSONAL CHOICE, PLEASE ask the District Board Worker before entering the voting booth.“WARNING” An improperly cast vote will not be counted.
eted, with Temple on Line One and her 3. To change any selection, press the button again. The Green “X” will disappear and you may make a new selection. running mates beneath her in Column J. 4. To vote on a PUBLIC QUESTION, press the button to the right of the word “YES” or “NO”; a Green “X” will appear next to your selection. brackets could confuse voters, but Day in the voting booth should not be Even though Ciaccio and Gallucio appear 5. After ALL the selections have been made, press the RED CAST VOTE BUTTON located in the lower right corner. This electronically records all of your votes. alone on Lines Two and Three, they are wasn’t sure it would have any affect on the first time a voter looks at the ballot. 6. Part the curtains and exit the voting booth. not unopposed. Instead, they are compet- the bracketed candidates or the results A sample ballot appears with this story and is also mailed to every registered ing against Temple, Vincent Costanza of the election itself. “I don’t know if they are at an advan- voter prior to the election. and Noushin Kanani Asadpour for the “It underscores the need to take a three full terms available. Below Temple, tage or a disadvantage,” Rasmussen Ciaccio and Galluccio in Column J is said. “I think there’s the potential for look at the sample ballot when it comes,” Rasmussen said. “There’s a reason it Craig Heilman, who belongs to the slate both misunderstandings.” Rasmussen said, if anything, the dis- comes in the mail. It falls to voters to but is running in a different race. Micah Rasmussen, director of the cussion around bracketing underscores educate themselves.
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ELECTION 2018
U.S. Senate race tops ballot Republican Bob Hugin challenges incumbent Robert Menendez, a Democrat, for one of New Jersey’s two seats in the United States Senate. Hugin, 63, is best known as a former executive of pharmacuetical company Celgene. He earned his bachelor’s from Princeton University, and after serving active duty in the United States Marine Corps for seven years, earned a MBA from the Unviersity of Virginia. Hugin joined J.P. Morgan in 1985, rising to managing director. Then, in 1999, Celgene hired Hugin as its CFO. He eventually became the company’s president and COO, and then, later, CEO and chiarman of its executive board. He retired in 2017. Menendez, 64, has served in the U.S. Senate since 2006, and is ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He has served as a school board member, a mayor and a state legislator. From 1993 to 2006, Menendez represented his district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He received his bachelor’s degree from St. Peter’s College in Jersey City and his law degree from Rutgers University. Menendez made headlines in 2015 after being indicted on federal corruption charges. The trial ended in a hung jury and a mistrial last November, and in January, the Justice Department announced they were dropping all charges against Menendez. He currently lives in Harrison.
House of Representatives Republican Congressman Chris Smith faces a challenge from Democrat Josh Welle for the New Jersey 4th Congressional District’s seat in the United States House of Representatives. The winner gets a two-year term. Smith, 65, the Republican incumbent, is seeking his 20th term in Congress. He first won his seat in 1980 at age 27. Smith is a graduate of The College of New Jersey. He is the senior member of the congressional Committee on Foreign Affairs, chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights (Chairman), a member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, co-chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the co-chairman of the Congressional Executive Commission on China. He is co-chairman of a number caucuses, including ones on Alzheimer’s, autism research and education, human trafficking, Lyme Disease and the pro-life movement. Welle, a Rumson resident and Wall native, received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the United States Naval Academy, master’s degree in international relations and business administration from the University of Maryland and a master’s in public affairs from Harvard University. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in Japan, Liberia, Afghanistan and Bahrain.
Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Six candidates are running for three three-year terms on the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders: incumbent Democrats Ann M. Cannon, Pasquale “Pat” Colavita and Samuel T. Frisby, and Republicans Michael Silvestri, Mar y R. Walker and Cynthia Larsen. Cannon is an East Windsor resident who has served on the freeholder board since 1995. She previously served on the East Windsor Township Council from 1990 to 1994. Cannon is the former president and member of the Twin Rivers Lake Condominuium Board of Directors, a former member of the East Windsor Planning Board, the former president and assistant firector of Hightstown-East Windsor Business and Professional Women, a member of the Hightstown-East Windsor League of Women Voters, and a member of the Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County advisory board. Colavita, a Lawrence resident, is a retired speech and language therapist. He has been a county freeholder since 2004. He previously served in various positions on the Lawrence Township Board of Education and as mayor and deputy mayor of Lawrence Township. Colavita is a member of the EwingLawrence Sewage Authority, a member of the CONTACT board of directors, a member os the Heart to Hearts executive board, and the cho-chair of many local fundraisers and events. Frisby is a Trenton resident and the CEO of the Capital Area YMCA. He has been a freeholder since 2011 and previously served as Trenton’s director of recreation from 2003 to 2007 and the Trenton receration department director from 2007 to 2010. Frisby is a member of the Statewide MLK Commission, a founding member of the Howard University Alumni Association, a Leadership Trenton Alumni fellow, music minister, a member of the Trinity Health board of directors, a board member of the United Progress board of directors, and the co-chair of the New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids. He has previously served on the Trenton Museum Board, the Artworks Board, the Weed and Seed Steering Committee, the State Museum Board, and many others. Silvestri is a Trenton resident who previously ran for mayor of the city. He has a bachelor’s degree in polical science, and he works as a senior network technician at IBM. Walker is a Hamilton resident, and Larsen is a Princeton resident. Democrat Nina D. Melker is running unopposed for an unexpired one-year term on the freeholder board. She has been serving as a freeholder since being appointed in September.
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ELECTION 2018
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Five candidates will vie for three seats on the Robbinsville Board of Education. The three winners will each receive three-year terms. A sixth candidate—Craig Heilman— is running unopposed for an unexpired one-year term. This election is a bit of an oddity in that four of the five candidates for threeyear terms already have board experience. This is especially interesting considering that incumbent Leslie Dee is not seeking reelection. The candidates are: Shaina Ciaccio, 31, served on the Robbinsville Board of Education from 2012 until 2017. She works as the administrator at Lifetree Community Church. Ciaccio holds a bachelor’s in criminology from The College of New Jersey and a master’s in criminology and justice studies from Villanova University. She is preschool lead teacher at Lifetree Community Church of Robbinsville, a member of Robbinsville Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse and a Lifetree Community Church missions team member to Mexico and Peru.
Vincent J. Costanza, 43, served on the Robbinsville Board of Education from 2010 until 2015. He is the chief academic officers for Teaching Strategies. Costanza holds a doctorate in education from Rutgers University, a master’s in elementary/early childhood education from The College of New Jersey, a bachelor’s in philosophy/political science from Rutgers University and an associate’s in liberal arts from Middlesex County College. He was a member of the Robbinsville Education Foundation (January 2017-January 2018), and is a current dance dad at Front and Center Dance Studio. Vito Galluccio, 42, currently serves on the Board of Education. He works as vice president of the asset management division of a global insurance company, and holds a master’s in government administration from Rutgers University. Galluccio previously sat on the township planning board and the Robbinsville Economic Development Advisory Committee. Noushin Kanani Asadpour, 50, has been a mainstay as a resident at Board of Education meetings for years. She works as a laboratory supervisor at Newark Beth Israel Hospital. Kanani
Asadpour holds a bachelor’s in medical technology, a master’s in public administration and Green Belt certification at Lean Six Sigma. Lisa Temple, 39, currently serves on the Robbinsville Board of Education. A former vice president at JPMorgan Asset Management, Temple currently is a stay-at-home mom to her daughter, a 5th grader at Pond Road Middle School, and son, a 3rd grader at Sharon Elementary. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Villanova University. Temple volunteers with Mercer County Dress for Success as career center counselor, with the Sharon PTA Executive Committee and as a Sharon PTA co-chair for the Scholastic Book Fair and Edu-Kits. The Advance asked the candidates the same three questions. The questions and the candidates’ responses appear below: Question 1: The school district and municipal government worked together to add full-time school resource officers to Sharon Elementar y School and Pond Road Middle School for this academic year. Do you support police pres-
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ence in schools? What would you like to see done to ensure the safety of Robbinsville’s students, teachers and school staff? Ciaccio: I wholeheartedly support our resource officers. While we moved quickly after the Parkland tragedy to add resource officers, it stems from a better relationship between the school district and the township on security issues. This was not always the case. I believe my education and experience as a caseworker for the state gives me insights into security matters that not all board members have. Our next step is to engage the public as part of our school safety plan, so the community knows if “you see something say something.” I also want to see the results of the most recent security audit done and continue following through on those recommendations. Costanza: Yes, I support police presence in our schools. During my previous tenure on the Robbinsville board, I was a leader in ensuring the district conducted the first ever school security audit. What became clear from the audit and informed the creation of multifaceted plans (e.g., including adjustments
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really question the school board and administrators to tell us exactly how much money we are having in our hand and dealing with. After the meeting, we found out the schools had surplus from previous year. This was not shared in plain English with the residents. As much as I want many things change in our schools and we have lots of room to spend money, our residents deserve a tax break when there is a surplus present. Transparency is an absolute key, and that’s a culture that must change in our BOE. Temple: The board voted for no tax increase for the first time in over a decade. During the July meeting, I listened to statements from the community and balanced those concerns against my desire to provide some type of tax relief. I agreed that after years of significant underfunding, our district required more to address a long list of needs. This vote allowed our district to invest in our students by adding teachers, guidance counselors and full time instructional aides, purchasing security items and completing long overdue See SCHOOL BOARD, Page * 22
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Left: a bowl of pho at The Pho Spot in Princeton. Right: tacos al pastor at La Taqueria in Lawrence. (Staff photos by Joe Emanski.) raw vegetables and is served cold, without broth. The noodles were unlike anything I’ve had in the area: to say they are “chewy” doesn’t do them justice. Taking a bite is to immediately understand the noodles are the heart of the dish, and not just a conveyance for a sauce. Mixing the chicken and vegetables in with the noodles gave each bite a pleasing variety of flavor and texture. A week later I went back for the Lanzhou beef noodles ($14), which I also enjoyed. These do come in broth with dai-
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has been joined by two competitors: Baguette Bistro (319 U.S. 130 N., East Windsor; 609-490-0839), which opened in February and whose menu features Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches as well as pho; and The Pho Spot (301 N. Harrison St., Princeton; 609-356-0064), which opened last month in Princeton Shopping Center. I stopped into Baguette Bistro recently to order the beef combo (brisket and eye round, $8.50). It was good, although I did not feel like the flavor of the beef broth had as much depth as that of Pho Friendly. The beef was tender and the rice noodles plentiful. I had to ask for cilantro, which had been left out of my bowl, but they cheerfully provided it upon request. I haven’t been back for the sandwiches or their other Vietnamese dishes, but they are well reviewed on Yelp. I was surprised last month when I heard that The Pho Spot had opened in Princeton. I had driven by only a few days before and seen the sign above the storefront, but all looked dark inside. If only I had tried the door: it turns out owner Tom Le was in soft-opening mode as he looked to test his recipes and the palates of the locals before making a splash with any kind of grand opening. The Pho Spot, like many restaurants
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seats—so small that Le doesn’t even have room to serve his steaming bowls with the traditional dish of condiments. He includes the basil and mung bean sprouts in the broth, leaving only the lime wedge and jalapeños off to the side. An Asian restaurant that I haven’t yet had a chance to try is Liu Yi Shou Hotpot (3349 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence; 609-917-9433), which opened last year next to Mercer Mall. Hot pot is a Chongqing phenomenon in which diners dip their own ingredients into a shared simmering pot of broth to cook and eat. I’ve also written recently about the growth of the Mexican food scene in the area, and since I wrote about tacos earlier in the year, another restaurant has opened featuring Mexican favorites: La Taqueria (1143 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence; 609-882-2273). La Taqueria is a tiny little spot between Mexico Linda grocery and Tastee Sub Shop. My measure of a Mexican restaurant is the tacos, and La
Taqueria had some of the best that I’ve tried so far. I opted for tacos al pastor ($8), three doubled-up corn tortillas full of tender marinated pork, onions and cilantro, with sliced radishes and lime wedges on the side—the traditional way. The smooth corn tortillas could be the best gateway I’ve seen so far for people who think they only like flour tortillas. I also have to make mention of La Taqueria’s salsas, both the smoky red and the brightly flavored verde, which are served with complimentary housefried tortilla chips. They were both among the best salsa I’ve had in the area. Chicken flautas ($8)—rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken, deep fried, and topped with cream and queso fresco— are another good choice. And finally, even the traditional American restaurants that have opened recently are going for something different. I was struck by the similarities between Old Town Pub (135 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown; 609-291-
9232), which opened in January, and Hamilton Tap and Grill (557 U.S. 130 N.; 609-905-0925), which opened in the Shoppes at Hamilton in August. Each features your typical pub fare ranging from burgers and fries to steak and a multitude of TVs in the bar areas. I enjoyed the Philly-style pork sandwich I had at Old Town Pub, but it appears to have been taken off the menu since. I can also recommend the short rib sandwich with beer battered onion rings ($12.99 with fries) at Hamilton Tap and Grill. But perhaps more interesting than the menus is the heavy emphasis both restaurants place on having local craft beer on tap. They join the likes of Blend Bar, Uno’s and Jojo’s in Hamilton, Firkin Tavern in Ewing, Brick Farm Tavern in Hopewell, and the HOB Tavern in Bordentown in trying to draw people in with their beer menus. That’s a trend I can only imagine will pick up speed in the coming year as craft beer goes more mainstream.
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The Smires and Associates family in the company’s Robbinsville office. (Photo by Ariana Pulhac.) a 400 percent rise in annual sales, measured in dollars, since those early days. Smires attributes the growth in part to what he describes as a positive vibe that members of his staff share. “We are not that old stiff elevator music real estate company,” he says. “When you walk into
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Athletic director job too good to pass up for Brettell By Rich Fisher If there are any doubters about Robbinsville High School hiring the right man to be its new athletic director, they only need to listen to some of the folks who will be working under Tom Brettell. “Tom is someone who really cares about the kids,” field hockey/lacrosse coach Jennamarie Colicchia said. “Nobody is ever a bother for him and he has always gone out of his way to do right by his team. I think Tom will create an environment that makes his coaches want to work hard, just like the environment he created for his players. The energy always comes from the top down and I think Tom is a great fit for the spot. When he says things, you know he really means them. We are all excited to work for him.” Girls soccer coach Caitlyn Curran left nothing to the imagination when giving her approval. “He is going to be awesome,” Curran said. “We’re really excited about Tom being the AD. He’s been a coach, he’s been a Robbinsville guy for a while. We always know he’s on our side. He’s a guy that’s gonna go to bat for us, he’s a family guy. He treats everybody as if we’re one of his, and we know he’s going to be a great fit here.” One of the coaches who knows Brettell the best is head boys soccer coach Jeff Fisher, who served a long stretch as his assistant coach. “I can’t think of anyone more deserv-
ing to become the AD here,” Fisher said. “Tom has over a decade of experience as a head coach, leading the baseball program to one of the most respected in the state. So, he is barely removed from the trenches and knows what our coaches need on a daily basis. Tom’s organization and communication skills make him a perfect fit for AD. Coaching alongside him for seven years, he is a guy who stands by his word and always commits to being a positive role model and doing what is right. I’ve considered Tom a mentor and a guy that I look up to. I know he will do a tremendous job leading athletics in Robbinsville. Brettell also got rave reviews from those who will be working with him. Hamilton Athletic Director John Costantino, who coached Brettell in high school and coached with him after he graduated from college, feels RHS is getting the whole package. “When you look at Tom Brettell as a player, a coach, teacher and now as an athletic director, you know you are going to get someone who is prepared and will always do what is right by his school, his coaches and his athletes,” Costantino said. “I have known Tom since he played for us at Hamilton back in the mid 90s. I look forward to working with Tommy in a different setting now as an AD. I wish him all the best.” But before he gave his full endorsement, Costantino had to make sure Brettell had the right stuff.
Longtime Robbinsville High baseball coach Tom Brettell has taken over as athletic director. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) “When I heard he was approved, I called him on his cell and left a message saying that this was a test to see how long it takes him to get back to me,” Costantino said. “He called back in less than five minutes. Test passed!” Brettell has earned passing grades throughout his career as a teacher and coach, but thought it would only be as a teacher over the next few years. When he
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guiding coaches as he had in leading baseball players. “When you’re a coach and you’re coaching players, you get the most out of them by building relationships with them,” Brettell said. “This is different, it’s a different perspective. You’re behind a computer a lot more trying to organize things. But at the same time it doesn’t change. It’s still about building relationships with a lot of people, and the student athlete is definitely at the top of this list. I want to continue to do that. I wouldn’t be involved in education if I didn’t want to be around the kids.” Brettell feels like he is stepping into the perfect situation. He praised Wyers for assembling an outstanding coaching staff, and has the security of knowing if there is a problem, his predecessor is just down the hall. “Every minute I’m asking him questions about what he’s done,” Brettell said. “His experience is invaluable. It’s nice to be able to lean on a guy who understands and who has been in the position.” Thanks to Wyers, he has more than one guy to lean on. “As soon as Curtis informed the other ADs he was moving up and I was gonna fill his position, so many of the Mercer County ADs reached out and said, ‘Hey if you ever need anything just let me know,’” Brettell said. “I felt very good about that. They are definitely very supportive of each other and as a newcomer they were open arms, so it was nice.” And if the people who work with him like Brettell as much as the people who work for him, he should have no problem thriving as the head sports Raven.
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Moser provides Ravens even-keeled leader in goal By Rich Fisher Robbinsville High field hockey goalie Olivia Moser and her coach, Jennamarie Colicchia, agree on pretty much everything. There is one sticking, point however. “She has that psycho, let-it-all-go mentality,” Colicchia said. “I’m not really psycho,” Moser said with a laugh. OK, let’s try this again. “I always tell her to play like a psycho, and anything (bad) that happens you just let it go on the next play,” Colicchia said. “You gotta be ready for the next play. If you let one goal get to you, you’re not going to be ready to stop the second one.” In other words; play hard, but don’t dwell on mistakes? “Yeah, exactly,” the coach said. Moser does concur that is her mentality, but she doesn’t consider herself a wild person in the goal who is constantly doing crazy things. “I don’t really think I’m, like, super aggressive,” she said. “I kind of like to stay back and see the field. If there’s a breakaway I’m obviously going to approach it. But I’d say I’m more of a stay-back goalie.” The bottom line is, she’s a good goalie on a good Ravens team. Entering the state tournament, the senior had made 68 saves in Robbinsville’s 10-2
start. Her biggest effort was in defeat when she stopped 20 shots in a Mercer County Tournament quarterfinal loss to Lawrenceville. Last year, her first on varsity, Moser split time with Laura Redler and helped the Ravens reach the Central Jersey Group II championship game. “It was great because her and Laura Redler were friends,” Colicchia said. “In a game last year when we went to overtime against Hopewell, Laura played the first half, Liv played the second. I had to make a decision for overtime and Laura said, ‘Liv is ready for overtime so keep her in.’ They always were like that. It was never a fight or who’s going in the game. It was always ‘Who’s going to help us win the game?’” Moser felt the friendly competition actually helped. Since she played the second half, she was able to watch and learn things in the first. “We were really close and practiced together,” Moser said. “We fed off each other, encouraged each other. We watched each other during practice and games.” A softball player at heart, Moser will pack up her bat and glove to play for the University of Gettysburg next year. But when it’s autumn, she is equally into being a goalie. “I play it like I play softball,” she said. “I’m just a very competitive person.” Moser began playing field hockey
Entering the state tournament, senior goalie Olivia Moser had made 68 saves in the Robbinsville High field hockey team’s 10-2 start. (Photo by Rich Fisher.) at Pond Road just to keep busy after school. “My mom wanted me to be involved in middle school, and I love doing things after school,” she said. “I don’t want to just go home and sit around. I love sports, I’m very competitive.” She was initially a field player but after
seeing some older friends play goal, figured that might be the right spot for her. In some ways it was new, in others it was familiar. “It was definitely a transition,” Moser said. “Playing the field it’s all with your stick. As a goalie it’s almost like soccer. You use your feet and your hands. So it kind of combines my softball skills with the hand-eye coordination thing.” Colicchia feels that if one didn’t know Moser played softball, they would swear field hockey was her sport. “She has always been a level headed, sound player,” the coach said. “Even though she split time last year, it really didn’t faze her. And she could have been a starter but it never bothered her.” Nor does she let it bother her after giving up a goal. Obviously she doesn’t like doing that, but Moser has a good way of putting it behind her. “She owns her mistakes, nothing really bothers her on the field,” Colicchia said. “And really, whatever happens outside of field hockey she lets it go. When it’s game time you know you’re going to get something consistent during the game.” Moser not only has the ability to make saves, she is outstanding at directing her defense in order to limit difficult opportunities. “She doesn’t say too much off the field, but she’s very vocal in goal, which I wasn’t sure she would be,” Colicchia
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After ser ving as the boys’ soccer team manager for four seasons, Robbinsville High senior CJ Inverso made the most of his first game in uniform. Inverso scored three goals to help the Ravens to a 4-3 home win against Nottingham High on Senior Night. The win improved the Ravens’ record to 8-7-2 for the year. Pictured at top are (back) junior Jack Billings, senior Jeremy Christiansen, senior Josh Breese, senior Matt Hevey, senior Faraz Khan, senior Akasha Randhawa, junior Eric Schreier, (front) senior George Fotiou, senior CJ Inverso, senior Harsh Padhye and senior Jorge Mejia. At bottom, in a photo taken by Rich Fisher, teammates celebrate with Inverso (23) after his first goal.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, November 1
Sing Along with Sculpture, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. groundsforsculpture.org. Gather round the piano at Rat’s restaurant with Seward Johnson, sculptor and founder of GFS. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Romp and Stomp, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and movement for children ages 2 to 5. Register. 11 a.m. Diwali Celebration, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Stories, crafts and treats for children ages 4 and up. Register. 3 p.m.
Friday, November 2
The Fine Tapestry of Motherhood, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-424-3058. openartspac.org. Carla is devastated when she realizes she has been betrayed by her husband and her best friend, so she confides in someone she has nothing in common with: her mother. $22. 7 p.m. Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. Through November 11. 8 p.m. Mary Chapin Carpenter, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. mccarter.org. The Princeton native celebrates her 14th album, “Sometimes Just the Sky.” 8 p.m. Piano Rock Top, Diamond’s of Hamilton, 661 Route 33, Hamilton. Classics, standards, rock, and more. 6 p.m.
CASA’s Stand Up for a Child Night of Com10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run. Proceeds edy, The Merion, 1301 Route 120, Cinbenefit the Princeton Child Development naminson, 609-434-0050. casamb.org. ApInstitute. $20-$40. Register. 8:45 a.m. petizers, drinks, live music, and comedy Isles Fall Fest, Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avfrom Joe DeVito. Action News’ Rick Wilenue, Hamilton, 609-341-4722. isles.org. liams emcees. Proceeds benefit CASA for Food, drinks, entertainment, and art benChildren of Mercer and Burlington Counefitting Isles. $150. Register. 5:30 p.m. ties. $125. Register. 6 p.m. Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl. 609-581-3889. princetonchurchofchrist. org. Marty Schneit discusses the history com. Non-denominational support group of two iconic New York areas. Register. 2 for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. p.m. Fall Stream Cleanup, Plainsboro Recreation Saturday, November 3 and Cultural Center, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. plainsboronj.com. Continental Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 breakfast at the center followed by cleanOld Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609ups at the Lenape Trail and Millstone Park. 570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney Register. 9 a.m. classic. $20. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. The Fine Tapestry of Motherhood, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, Sunday, November 4 609-424-3058. openartspac.org. Carla Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609is devastated when she realizes she has 570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney been betrayed by her husband and her classic. $20. 2 p.m. best friend, so she confides in someone she has nothing in common with: her The Fine Tapestry of Motherhood, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, mother. $22. 7 p.m. 609-424-3058. openartspac.org. Carla Art All Day, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alis devastated when she realizes she has ley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. artworkstrenbeen betrayed by her husband and her ton.org. Tour studios, art centers, popbest friend, so she confides in someone up galleries, and other creative spaces in she has nothing in common with: her Trenton. Noon. to 6 p.m. mother. $22. 5 p.m. Pleased Youth and the Accelerators, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Av- The Dixielanders Traveling Show Band, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 enue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. manDunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. Performcavenj.com. $10. 8 p.m. ing traditional jazz and Dixieland favorites, Meadows Miler, Rosedale Park, 424 Fedsing-a-longs, early favorites, and more. eral City Road, Penningto. runsignup.com/ $20. 3 p.m. race/nj/pennington/meadowsmilernj.
Harvest Champagne Brunch, RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton. hamiltontownshiprotary. org. Mimosas, omelets, pancakes, waffles, sausage, potatoes, cereal, and more. $12. 8 a.m. Annual Totengedenkfeier (Memorial Service), Donauschwaben of Trenton, Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Cedar Lane, Hamilton, 609-586-6109. trentondonauschwaben.com. 1 p.m. Harvest Breakfast Buffet, RWJ Fitness and Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-631-6875. Madeto-order omelets, potatoes, waffles, and more. $12. 8 a.m. Princeton Half Marathon, Hinds Plaza, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. princetonhalfmarathon.com. Proceeds benefit HiTops. $100. Register. 7 a.m.
Monday, November 5
Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 10 a.m. Crazy 8’s Math Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Hands-on math games for children in grades K to 3. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 6
Breast Cancer Survivors Support Group, Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, Capital Health Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-7485. capitalhealth. org/events. Comprehensive educational
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Wednesday, November 7
Melanie, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-4243766. mancavenj.com. $50. Register. 7:30 p.m. Mercer County Community College Culinary Tasting Benefit, Student Center Cafeteria, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. kelseytheatre.net. Featuring dishes prepared by chefs from area restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Chef Anne Lumberger and Chef Shari Widmayer Pastry Arts Memorial Scholarship Fund. $50. Resgister. 6 p.m. Meet Quori the Police Dog, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. For children of all ages with an adult. Register. 10 a.m. Lego Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For children in grades K and up. Register. 2 p.m.
Thursday, November 8
Scandal in Ivansk, Mercer County Community College Conference Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Documentary about a Jewish cemtery in Ivansk, Poland. Free. 6:30 p.m. Sing Along with Sculpture, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton,
609-584-7800. groundsforsculpture.org. Gather round the piano at Rat’s restaurant with Seward Johnson, sculptor and founder of GFS. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. CASA Information Session, CASA of Mercer and Burlington Counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. casamb.org. CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect. 10 a.m. Diwali Celebration, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 112 North Main Street, Robbinsville. baps.org. Often referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. 1 p.m. Romp and Stomp, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and movement for children ages 2 to 5. Register. 11 a.m. Broadway: From Back Row to Back Stage, Hamilton Township Public Library, 1 Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. hamiltonnjpl.org. Theater enthusiast Biran Stoll shares Broadway memorabilia and reveals how to see shows for under $50. 7 p.m.
Friday, November 9
Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 8 p.m. Yia Yia’s Kitchen, St. George Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 1200 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-586-4448. Greek lunch, dinner, and pastries, plus a flea market. Noon. to 9 p.m. Babytime, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-
259-2150. mcl.org. For children ages 6 months to two years with an adult. Register. 10:30 a.m. Book Bingo, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. For families. Register. 2 p.m. Craft Night, White Hill Mansion, 217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro. whitehillmansion.com. Make your own Grinch wreath. BYOB. Mansion tour included. $45. Register. 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 10
Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. Chinese Calligraphy Exhibit and Reception, Plainsboro Recreation and Cultural Center, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. plainsboronj.com. Running through Friday, Nov. 16. 1:30 p.m. Tommy Conwell, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $15. 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Yia Yia’s Kitchen, St. George Greek Orthodox Church Community Center, 1200 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-586-4448. Greek lunch, dinner, and pastries, plus a flea market. Noon. to 9 p.m. Creation Station, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Create a craft with the materials provided. 10 a.m. Vintage Market, Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop, 848 Route 524, Allentown, 609259-0720. kerischristmastreefarm.com. Vintage furniture, home decor, garden items, quilts, books, clothing, and more. 9 a.m.
Sunday, November 11
Beauty and the Beast, Kelsey Theatre, 1200
Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. The Disney classic. $20. 2 p.m. Parasites and The Fiendz, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 6 p.m. Conference and Multifaith Service for Peace, Princeton University Chapel, Princeton University, 609-924-5022. peacecoalition. org. Featuring Jesse Jackson, Wendy Sherman, Ray Acheson, William D. Hartung, and Leon V. Sigal. $50. Register. 11 a.m. How a Little Information Led to Big Discoveries, Mercer County Genealogy Society, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor. bethel.net. Sandra Lanman explains how a little information led her to big discoveries about the biological family of her late mother, who had been given up for adoption in Germany in 1928. 7:30 p.m.
Monday, November 12
Bela Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. Genre-benders on banjo, tabla, and bass fiddle. 7:30 p.m. Meetings, PFLAG Princeton, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. pflagprinceton.org. Support group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. Peerfacilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13
Southside Wanderers, Ivy Tavern, 3108 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-8881435. Oldies, Motown, British invasion and classic rock. No cover. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Group,
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Center for Comprehensive Breast Care, Capital Health Hopewell, One Capital Way, Pennington, 609-537-6363. capitalhealth. org/events. Led by a licensed clinical social worker, find emotional support and recommendations on living with metastatic breast cancer. 6:30 p.m. Create a..., Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. Register. 11 a.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, TGI Fridays, 780 Route 130 South, Hamilton, 609-581-6910. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14
CASA Information Session, CASA of Mercer and Burlington Counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. casamb.org. CASA for Children is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers who speak up in family court for the best interests of children who have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect. 5:30 p.m. Bordentown City Environmental Commission Meeting, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Open to the public. 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 15
Sing Along with Sculpture, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. groundsforsculpture.org. Gather round the piano at Rat’s restaurant with Seward Johnson, sculptor and founder of GFS. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Brain Games, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Learn about the importance of brain health and how to keep your mind sharp with exercises that help increase memory. Register. 1:30 p.m. Romp and Stomp, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville,
609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and movement for children ages 2 to 5. Register. 11 a.m. Bordentown Shade Tree Commission Meeting, Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m.
Friday, November 16
Jessica Lang Dance, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter.org. “Tesseracts of Time” and other works. “Tesseracts” is a collaboration with Lewis Center architect Stephen Holl. 8 p.m.
Saturday, November 17
The New Chinese Acrobats Featuring Cirque Eloize, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. mccarter. org. China’s ancient folk art mixed with a modern kaleidoscope of movement that defies laws of body mechanics and physics. 7:30 p.m. A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. Through December 2. 2 p.m. And 8 p.m. Groove Merchant Drum and Dance Ensemble, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown. drumdancecenter.com. Dance and percussion performance from around the world. Adults $20. Kids $10. Register. 7 p.m. Drum and Dance Learning Center, Open Arts PAC, 146 Route 130, Bordentown, 609-424-3058. openartspac.org. Cultural dance with drums and other instruments. 8 p.m. Elk City and Glen Morrow’s Cry for Help, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. $10. 8 p.m. Fall Bazaar, First Baptist Church of Bordentown, Church Street and Prince Street,
Bordentown. bordentownbaptist.org. Toys, games, crafts, holiday items, specialty table and more, plus coffee, tea and lunch. 9 a.m. Opening Day, Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop, 848 Route 524, Allentown, 609-2590720. kerischristmastreefarm.com. Opening day at the farm. 9 a.m. Krampus Bazaar, White Hill Mansion, 217 Fourth Street, Fieldsboro. whitehillmansion.com. Live music, art, vendors, and more. $10. 11 p.m.
Sunday, November 18
A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cecile McLorin Salvant, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. mccarter.org. “New Big Band Project.” 4 p.m. Schlachtfest, Donauschwaben of Trenton, 127 Route 156, Yardville, 609-586-6109. trentondonauschwaben.com. Homemade sausages, Sarma (stuffed cabbage), and roasted pork. Register. 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20
Babytime, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For children ages 6 months to two years with an adult. Register. 10:30 a.m. Create a..., Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. Register. 11 a.m. Stamp Collecting, Hamilton Philatelic Society, Hamilton Library, Justice Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton. hamiltonphilatelic.org. “Philatelic History of the Kingdom of Hawaii” by Roger Randall. 7:15 p.m. Bordentown Shade Tree Commission Meeting, Carslake Community Center, 207
Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. bcec.us. Open to the public. 7:30 p.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, TGI Fridays, 780 Route 130 South, Hamilton, 609-581-6910. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21
Festival of Trees, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. morven.org. A juried collection of trees and mantles displayed throughout the museum’s galleries featuring trees inspired by 18th through 20th century decor. Docents available to answer questions. Continues Wednesdays through Sundays through January 6, 2019. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 22
Hopewell Valley 5K Turkey Trot, Rosedale Park, 424 Federal City Road, Pennington. hopewellturkeytrot.org. 5K run plus prizes and more. Proceeds benefit the Hopewell Valley Wrestling Association. $25. Register. 9 a.m.
Friday, November 23
The Nutcracker, McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. arballet.org. $35-$65. 2 p.m. Southside Wanderers, Ivy Tavern, 3108 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-8881435. Oldies, Motown, British invasion and classic rock. No cover. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. princetonchurchofchrist. com. Non-denominational support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 24
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Sunday, November 25
The Nutcracker, McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. arballet.org. $35-$65. 1 p.m. The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, 609-397-7616. roxeyballet.org. $20 and up. 2 p.m. A Christmas Story: The Musical, Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. kelseytheatre.net. $20. 2 p.m.
Monday, November 26
Crazy 8’s Math Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Hands-on math games for children in grades K to 3. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 27
All About Hypertension, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Maya Mann teaches how to lower and control blood pressure, what the new guidelines
are and what they might mean for you. Register. 7 p.m. Babytime, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For children ages 6 months to two years with an adult. Register. 10:30 a.m. Create a..., Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. Register. 11 a.m. Quizzoholics Trivia, TGI Fridays, 780 Route 130 South, Hamilton, 609-581-6910. quizzoholics.com. Teams play bar trivia for prizes. 8 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28
Adam Realman, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-424-3766. mancavenj.com. Performing feats of the body and the power of the mind. $12. 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 29
Sing Along with Sculpture, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. groundsforsculpture.org. Gather round the piano at Rat’s restaurant with Seward Johnson, sculptor and
founder of GFS. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Romp and Stomp, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Music and movement for children ages 2 to 5. Register. 11 a.m. Lego Club, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609259-2150. mcl.org. For children in grades K and up. Register. 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 30
The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey, 609-397-7616. roxeyballet.org. $20 and up. 10 a.m. Chris Barron, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609424-3766. mancavenj.com. 8 p.m. Storybooks in Action, Robbinsville Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-259-2150. mcl.org. Watch the animated version of a storybook and make a craft. For children ages 2 and up accompanied by an adult. Register. 11 a.m.
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Bud’s motto: work hard, play hard By Kathie Foster My father was born two weeks after the stock market crash of 1929 and was aptly labeled a “depression baby.” His family’s experience of raising six children through this bleak period in our nation’s history, during which only about a quarter of the entire workforce was employed, dramatically impacted the way he was raised. It shaped his character and, consequently, the way he has chosen to live his life. My father, fondly known as Bud, carried with him the values of frugality, a strong work ethic, and the ability to be self-sufficient as he raised his own family. Will it surprise you then to learn that as a child I sported the latest style hand-me-downs from my older brother? Or that tuna casseroles and meatloaf were suppertime staples? Card and board games ruled our Saturday night entertainment, and household chores were an expected part of our routines. Growing up and still today, as he reaches his ninth decade, my dad’s lifelong motto continues to be “work hard, play hard.” Throughout the years, his three children—Jeff, Laura, and I—have had Bud’s clever little adage etched upon our hearts and stubbornly engrained in our psyches as we ourselves have navigated school, career and life choices. As October draws to a close, perhaps we can take a moment to consider my dad’s words of wisdom. For most students (and, yes, their parents) the opening of a new school year is filled with anticipation and promises. This year for instance, students may have vowed to turn in all of their homework on time, study in advance for tests, or spend more time practicing their instrument. Parents, too, have set goals. Many of us use the start of the school year to regulate consistent bedtimes or to monitor our child’s activity on social media and technology. We have renewed energy and the best of intentions as we set out to reach our goals. But often, with time, our ability to adhere to our plan goes by the wayside. For students, school work becomes more challenging and social pressures increase. Parents struggle to keep up with an overbooked schedule and are often exhausted, both physically and mentally, at the end of the day. In spite of the fact that we may be feeling more than a bit overwhelmed, this is the time we need to call upon our tenacity—some might use the term grit—to keep us on track. How do we promote the value of working hard? In Julie Lythcott-Haim’s book, How to Raise An Adult, she devotes a full chapter to strategies that prepare students for hard work. As you might
guess, she highlights the importance of family chores including cleaning the bedroom, caring for a pet, and helping to prepare a meal. She cites research from Dr. Marilynn Rossman, University of Minnesota, and of American Psychiatrist George Vaillant’s longitudinal study of Harvard students, to confirm that being responsible for completing chores matters to a child’s future success. As adults we see the important role of assigning chores as children build responsibility, accountability and independence. Additionally, children take pride in the job accomplished. The author goes on to point out that “even if our child’s sweat equity is not needed to ensure the smooth running of our home,…chores build the kind of work ethic that is highly sought after in our communities and in the workplace.” (Lythcott-Haim, page 200). In school, teachers build work ethic in students in a variety of ways. Assigning long term projects and tasks help students manage timelines and overcome obstacles that emerge as they work through multiple revisions and edits. This helps students develop an appreciation for “a job well done.” Tackling multi step math problems or critical analysis of text requires students to confront the unknown, try new strategies and seek potentially new solutions. As they work through the discomfort of not knowing, students practice perseverance and a stick-to-it attitude eventually leading to a powerful feeling of personal satisfaction in the productive struggle. What about mistakes? Admittedly, mistakes are not fun. But who among us can lay claim to a mistake free existence? I, for one, cannot. Nor do I suspect that many of us—including dear old Bud— can, or would. As adults we recognize that many of our greatest lessons have come from mistakes that we have made, whether from an error in judgement, another form of miscalculation, or simply from having taken our eye off the proverbial ball. One of the greatest gifts we can offer our children—especially in an era when competition is so highly prized— is the knowledge that it is okay to make mistakes. Our kids need to know that it is acceptable to simply be human. As we seek opportunities to develop and strengthen a child’s work ethic, it is equally, although some might say more, essential to create opportunities for play. By emphasizing and modeling the importance of work and play, our children learn to lead balanced, meaningful and joy filled lives. Thank you, Dad, for teaching me the values of working hard and playing hard. They have served me well. Kathie Foster is superintendent of Robbinsville Schools.
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COMMERCIAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Hamilton Twp. $1,499,000. Text 0 to 35620. Kevin Zimmer, SA 609-529-3549. ERA Central Realty Group 609-2590200. MLS #6913881.
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DIY DREAM! Hamilton Twp. $194,900. Text 557179 to 35620. Laura Muto, RA 917-756-5853 cell. ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200. MLS #7220543.
BUILDING LOT Chesterfield Twp. $575,000. Text 522833 to 35620. Marina Echavarria, SA 917-836-7078. ERA Central Realty Group 609259-0200. MLS #7007871.
PRIVACY AND ACREAGE! Plumsted Twp. $569,000. Text 263939 to 35620. Mary Lou FelsMycoff, BA 732-236-5634 cell. ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-0200. MLS
13 LOT SUB-DIVISION Plumsted Twp. $2,900,000. Text 131907 to 35620. Ann H. Davis, Broker/Owner 609-847-2980. ERA Central Realty Group 609-259-
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