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Senior Living Pages 20-23 Sycamore Creek Farm Now Preserved in Hopewell . . 5 New CEO at Rescue Mission Keeps it in the Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PPPL Science on Saturday Lecture Series Resumes . . . . . . . . . . . 11 PU Men’s Hockey Alum Cressey Patiently Waiting for Pro Opportunity . . . 24 Smirk Lived Nomadic Existence in Coaching PHS Cross Country to Big Season . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A Twelfth Night Conversation with Sherlock Holmes in This Week’s Book Review . . . . . . . . 13 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors . .18, 19 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 16 Classified Ads . . . . . . 32 Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 12 New to Us . . . . . . . . . . 17 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 30 Performing Arts . . . . . 14 Police Blotter . . . . . . . . 8 Real Estate . . . . . . . . 32 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Topics of the Town . . . . 5 Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Mayor Freda Sworn In, Fraga Named President Of Princeton Council Mark Freda officially began his term as Princeton’s mayor Monday evening after being sworn in by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman at Princeton Council’s annual reorganization meeting. Council members Leticia Fraga and David Cohen took the oath of office for their second terms, and Fraga was named new Council president for 2021. Several professional contracts, boards, and commissions were approved at the meeting. Familiar in local politics from his years serving on the former Borough Council, Freda focused in his remarks on creating opportunities for people at all economic levels, improving listening skills, sharing information, and treating each other with respect and decency. “There are many issues for us ahead including COVID-19 and all of its impacts on the community,” he said. “These impacts will most likely persist for years. During those years, new challenges and new issues will arise, and they will require resilience, agility, and effort from all of us to address them.” Freda spoke of making efforts to improve speed and efficiency in digesting information and making decisions. “This past year has amplified the need for a consistent and ongoing effort to support everyone in our community to the best of our abilities, to create partnerships, and to question the way things are done as we look to improve services and how they are delivered,” he said. He also touched on growing the tax base, creating job opportunities, providing services within a reasonable municipal budget, and working with the public school system and Mercer County on shared services. Praising those who have worked during the past year to address the challenges of the pandemic, Freda said those efforts will continue. “We have so many resources in this town,” he said. “We have so many opportunities in this town. We have the ability to move forward on so many fronts. I am eager to work with all of you to move forward together.” Instead of delivering remarks one at a time, which is customary, Council members took turns reading from a “2020 Year in Review” that they wrote together. Each read sections about issues on which they Continued on Page 7
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Officials Work to Speed Up Vaccine Rollout With 101,417 people in New Jersey having so far received the first of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s Monday, January 4 report, state health officials were looking to speed up the process in hopes of meeting their goal of 4.7 million vaccinations, 70 percent of the state’s population, in the next six months. The Princeton Health Department continues to lead the local effort to combat the virus, with their current focus on delivering the vaccine effectively to protect as many local residents as possible. “The vaccine distribution is front and center right now,” Princeton Press and Media Communications Director Fred Williams wrote in a January 5 email. He noted that a local Princeton web portal would be up and running by the evening of January 5 in English and Spanish for COVID-19 vaccine registration for Princeton residents in the Phase 1B category, which includes frontline essential workers and individuals over 75. “The rollout, on a national scale, has encountered some supply chain and other logistical issues, but locally, on our
smaller scale, things are progressing well,” Williams said. Currently vaccines are being administered, under the direction of the Mercer County Health Officers Association, to health care professionals and others in priority group 1A. Also in Phase 1A, workers at hospitals and long-term care facilities are getting vaccinated by their employers, and long-term care residents are getting vaccinated in house, with Walgreens or CVS distributing vaccines directly to them. “While getting the vaccine into the arms of local 1A recipients is happening as ex-
pected, the lines of distribution become more muddled when determining when one phase ends and the next begins,” said Williams. “It is important to remember that the phases of distribution are guidelines, and they can be adapted based on the number of vaccines distributed.” In the coming weeks, according to Williams, localized micro-clinics will be activated across Mercer County to help expedite the vaccination process for health care workers. There are six more micro-sites scheduled in January to vaccinate Mercer County health care workers and first responders. Last week’s two-day Continued on Page 10
PU Study on Paths to Zero Emissions Gains Attention in Biden Administration
Princeton University’s recent Net-Zero America study lays out in detail what the Biden-Harris administration must do to meet its pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In the three weeks since its release, the study has stirred up interest among decision makers in government and industry. President-elect Joe Biden, along with
many state and business leaders, has endorsed the goal of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in seeking to avoid the worst effects of climate change. A two-year effort led by 18 different researchers, 10 from Princeton University, the study, “Net-Zero America: Potential Pathways, Infrastructure, and Impacts,” Continued on Page 10
SHOWING THEIR COLORS: Members of the Color Guard were in attendance on Sunday afternoon at a wreath laying ceremony at the Mercer Oak in Battlefield State Park . The event, presented by the Princeton Battlefield Society, commemorated the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton . (Photo by Weronkia A. Plohn)
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Rabbit Run Creek is New Hope’s newest and most sought after ultra-luxury gated townhome community. This is a rare opportunity to own a newly completed, top of the line end unit that backs up to woods and has ample privacy. This over 3900 square foot townhome has extensive upgrades throughout. Exceeding the standard Rabbit Run townhome width by 4’ providing an even more engaging open floor plan. Upon entry to the foyer, you are greeted by natural light and sight lines from every turn. This open concept floor plan reflects the design preferences of today providing maximum flexibly and use. The kitchen features custom upgraded cabinetry and lighting, Wolf cook top, oven and microwave, Dacor warming drawer, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Asko Dishwasher. The butler’s pantry is highlighted by ample storage within lighted custom cabinetry, Miele Dishwasher and Scotsman ice maker. The dining area opens onto an expansive 20’x22’ blue stone patio with custom planter boxes, Sunbright outdoor television and upgraded exterior lighting. Located just 5 minutes from New Hope, PA and 30 minutes to Princeton. Once you have experienced the amenities, luxury and care-free living of these quality homes, you will quickly realize that all other gated communities in the area, pale in comparison. $1,779,000
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Welcome to 16 Stoney Hill a rare opportunity to own a 12 Acre estate in downtown New Hope. This well-appointed home has been completely updated including the kitchen and all bathrooms. As you enter this stately home you will come into the wide foyer with a private office and half bath to your right. Up a few stairs you come to the great room that has a marble fireplace, cathedral ceilings, custom millwork and expansive windows looking out to your private oasis. Through the great room you have the dining room with French doors opening into the courtyard. The kitchen is completely upgraded with a chef’s heart in mind. Featuring white cabinets with a grey island, beverage bar with a wine refrigerator, marble countertops and new appliances throughout. The kitchen also has a large eat in area with French doors to your covered pavilion with blue stone patio and large outdoor fireplace. The Bluestone patio wraps around the front of the house providing expansive vistas of the property. Off the kitchen dining area there is a staircase to the basement and a secondary staircase to the master sitting room. Back through the great room up a few steps you have a unique floor plan that has great living arrangements. There are two bedrooms that share an updated bathroom to the left. To the right there is a large family room that has an additional two bedrooms, a huge bathroom and a laundry room that would be a delight to fold in. Up another few steps you have a walkway that overlooks the great room and leads you to the Master Suite. The Master Suite has a separate bedroom that is updated throughout. The bedroom has a Juliet balcony that overlooks the courtyard and great windows look out upon the property.The master bathroom is heavenly with its neutral tones and marble inlay in the shower and stunning soaking tub. Next to the master bath you have an expansive Walk In closet with custom built ins. Additionally, in the master suite you have a lounge area that is a great escape with a large deck overlooking the front of the house. This home also features extensive hardscape around the home with blue stone patios and pavered walkways. The home has custom window coverings throughout and every part of this home has been updated and meticulously cared for. There is an expansive 3.5 car garage. An additional guest house with a 2 car garage. This home is seconds from downtown new hope. A short walk from the end of the driveway you can be in New Hope in just a few minutes. This property also has 2 approved building lots that just have to be recorded. $2,295,000
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A Community Bulletin Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Vaccine Clinics: The Princeton Health Department needs medical and non-medical personnel. Registered vaccinators, translators, and people to assist with data entry, flow control, and greeters are sought. For an application, visit princetoncovid.org. Changing the Landscape: A Community Discussion About a Sustainable Landscaping Transition, will be held virtually on January 13 at 7 p.m. Visit sustainableprinceton.org for details. Nature Photo Contest: Friends of Princeton Open Space is sponsoring a “Give Thanks to Nature” photo contest. Photos must be taken in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve between November 27 and January 31. Prizes are provided by REI. Visit fopos.org for details. Mindfulness Classes: Via Zoom, a six-week Sunday series starting January 10, offered by the Princeton Recreation Department. Mindfulness for Youth is open to third-sixth graders; Mindfulness for Teens is for seventh-10th graders. Mindfulness for Adults is for those 18 and over. Space is limited. Visit princetonnj.gov. Free COVID Tests: Saliva tests are available for free from Mercer County for anyone who is experiencing symptoms, has been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, is an essential worker, was recently in a large crowd, or recently traveled to a state with a high COVID infection rate. Visit mercercares.org.
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A FARM IS PRESERVED: Sycamore Creek Farm in Hopewell will remain as it is thanks to efforts of D&R Greenway and new owner Pete Cifelli, who grew up on the land and is now its steward. He is shown here as a youngster, observing a foal.
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Linda Mead, CEO and president of D &R Greenway, first visited the property during summer months. She was struck by the proximity to Jacobs Creek, which flows into the Delaware River. “Protecting water quality is the core of D&R Greenway’s founding mission,” she said. “The Delaware River watershed provides drinking water for 15 million people. An added benefit is that this land will provide trail linkages, and protect wildlife habitat and the area’s agricultural heritage.” With the property now preserved, hikers will be able to walk by stands of willow and alongside mature sycamore, sumac, red maple, red cedar, black walnut, mature oak, and stately beech, according to D&R Greenway. Trails will be built to provide a link to the Jacobs Creek trail to the south. T he proper t y contains habitat that is critical for s a la ma nder s a nd f ro gs. “Experts expect rare wood turtle and dragonfly species because of this land’s high forest quality,” reads the release. “Birds that may be observed here include New Jersey endangered and threatened species such as the barred owl, worm-eating warbler, wood thrush, veery, hooded warbler, Kentucky warbler, Canada warbler, and Cooper’s hawk.” Danielle Dobisch, D &R Greenway’s director of land preservation, said preserving land is about building relationships. “Patti and Tony Cifelli really love their farm and wanted to do the best by it, to make sure the open land was there for the future,” she said. “Having their son, Pete, purchase the preser ved farm, just made the process so much sweeter. I’m thankful to have worked with Patti and Tony to see their dream come to fruition: their farm preserved, forever.” —Anne Levin
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“What are you hopeful for in 2021?” (Photos by Weronika A. Plohn)
“I am hopeful for a cure for COVID-19. I also would like to go back to school and not wear masks anymore.” —Karl Liao, Princeton
“I hope for a new house for me and my future fiancé. She doesn’t know it yet, but will find out soon. I also would like to be able to go to work without my mask on and really hope that the pandemic will be over soon.” —Sean Capon, Richboro, Pa.
Alexandra: “I am hopeful for the vaccine so we all are able to get back to normal life. I hope for the new president, and I am especially excited to have a baby girl in January.” Brent: “My wife and I share a lot of the same hopes for 2021. We are thrilled that we will have the first female vice president. I think it will lead to many new opportunities for women and I am hopeful for a great future for our daughter.” —Alexandra Khachatryan and Brent Willig, Princeton
Women in Development Virtual Open House
On Thursday, January 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Women in Development will hold its annual Open House via Zoom. The event is free to all nonprofit professionals. The networking event will focus on new career goals, expanding the networking circle, and finding ways to get through the next few months. All members are encouraged to invite a friend or two, and to bring a cocktail/mocktail recipe, a career-related resolution, a wellness tip, and a suggestion for a topic to be included in a 2021 roundtable. Women in Development is an association of women across a wide range of nonprofit organizations in and around Mercer County and Bucks County areas. The organization is dedicated to the advancement of women in their fundraising careers while upholding the highest professional standards. To reg ister, v isit w id mercer.org.
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Phillip: “I am hopeful to see my friends that live all over the U.S. and Asia. I wasn’t able to travel much last year because of COVID-19 and I would like to make up for that. I am also hopeful for society to improve.” Emily: “I hope that I can travel again. I would like to visit Kenya and Tanzania and go on some safaris. “ —Phillip Li, West Windsor with Emily Ma, Montgomery
Richard: “I hope for the virus to be under control, and the vaccinations to come fast and furious so the kids can go back to school. I would like for my grandkids to be able to go out and play with their friends. I also have hopes for the new administration and believe that they will serve all people, not only the chosen few.” Connor: “I hope for a peaceful world in general so we can get better, be healthier, and live happier in 2021. I also hope that this year would be easier for those learning academically.” —Richard Serfass, Hainesport with Connor Sullivan, Lawrenceville
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had individually focused. They began by thanking former Mayor Liz Lempert, Health Officer Jeff Grosser, Board of Health Chair George DiFerdinando, and the Office of Emergency Management for their work during the past year of the pandemic. On the topic of racial justice, Fraga mentioned Council’s approval of a resolution declaring racism as a public health crisis, and the adoption of a racial equity toolkit that the Civil Rights Commission developed in collaboration with community partners. “The toolkit is part
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of a multipronged effort to ensure that our government and its processes reflect the diversity of our community,” she said. Councilwoman Mia Sacks spoke of the approval of Princeton’s settlement agreement with the Fair Share Housing Center and the task of meeting the town’s compliance requirements. “We met regularly with property owners, developers, objectors, interested parties, and hundreds of residents as well as working with the school district to address its concerns,” she said, adding, “In November, Princeton received a Judgment of Compliance and Repose from Judge Jacobson for the efforts undertaken by Princeton to meet its third-round affordable housing compliance requirements.” Councilman Dwaine Williamson spoke of the
Affirmative Marketing Plan and creation of a financial counseling subcommittee to help eliminate obstacles to housing including low credit, no credit, and no social security number. Councilwoman Eve Niedergang mentioned forward steps in the area of environmental sustainability. “We launched an initiative to encourage more sustainable and environmentally friendly landscaping practices and, in anticipation of that effort, our departments of Public Works and Recreation each acquired a battery-powered leaf blower to assess their use in grounds maintenance,” she said. Also cited by the Council members were the town’s ability to resume regular land use hearings after a COVID-caused hiatus, improvements in stormwater issues, and the fire
department’s addition of career firefighters, along with numerous other topics. “As we emerge from this crisis, we will continue to draw upon the lessons of COVID,” the document concluded, read by Niedergang. “We will continue the fight for racial justice, and we will redouble our efforts to both combat and prepare for the impacts of climate change, always keeping environmental justice in mind; rethink the use of our downtown streets and how to make them safe and attractive places for all people and not just cars; strengthen the ties of community among all Princetonians; and hold onto the truth that, even after the pandemic is over, we are all in this together.” Council meetings will now be held on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. instead of Mondays. —Anne Levin
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The Trent House Association presents a virtual illustrated talk, “Immigration and Americanization — Eastern European Workers in Trenton’s Roebling Factories.” at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 23. Records of Roebling Factory employees in the years immediately after World War I are used to explore the question, “Why were some workers who immigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe considered ‘A mer ican’ while ot hers were not?” Four boxes of employee records found in the Trentoniana Collection of the Trenton Public Library are a treasure trove of detailed information about nearly 900 men who worked in Building 2, Department 50, of the Roebling Wire Factory in Trenton in the early part
of the 20th century. Samuel Stephens, trustee of the Trent House Association, and Matthew Xu, student intern from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, will present the results of their examination of these records. They focus on factors that affected why some workers’ employment records reported a dual nationality combining their country of origin with “American,” and others did not. They explore factors in the individual workers’ lives as well as in the social and political dynamics of the time and ask us to consider what the experiences of these immigrants might tell us about immigration to the United States today. Re g i s te r v i a Z o om at https://bit.ly/3nTJ51U. Suggested donations of $10 can be made at willliamtrenthouse.org/donation.
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New CEO of Rescue Mission of Trenton Keeps it in the Family As far back as he can remember, The Rescue Mission of Trenton has been a part of Barrett Young’s life. The new chief executive officer of the 105-year-old organization started as an emergency shelter associate in 2003, working from midnight until 8 a.m. In 2013, he became chief operating officer. But even before then — way before — Young was tagging along with his mother Mary Gay Abbott-Young, who was CEO of the Mission from 1986 until this week. “I literally grew up here,” said Young, 39, in a telephone interview last week. “I used to come here with my mom all the time. When she’d get called suddenly to come to work, I would run and jump in the car to come with her. Sometimes I’d even hide in the car.” The Mission’s board of directors announced Barrett Young’s promotion last week. Abbot t-Young w ill now serve as the organization’s president. Her focus will be on public advocacy, grants, funding, and the organization’s strategic plan.
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and succeed in running their own business. “As a kid, I was at the Mission a lot,” Young said. “I played basketball with the guys. Because of the way I was raised, I’ve always kind of understood and accepted people’s differences. I also understand where I sit in the world of equality and inequality as a white male. I’m not an idiot. I realized that a long time ago. But the Mission has always been about inclusivity of everyone.” Many clients of the Mission struggle with addiction. More often than not, it takes several attempts before they are able to conquer their habits. Young describes the organization as “a bubble, a judgment-free zone. If you’re willing to do some work, we’re working to help you,” he said. “People ask how many times it takes to come out of treatment. I say, ‘I don’t know, as long as it takes.’ As long as they don’t assault a staff member, we will help them.” Young’s sister is a lawyer; his father is retired after working more than 30 years for Amtrak. Though his mother could retire if she chose to, Young is glad — and not surprised — that she is staying on board. “The good thing is that she is stepping into a new role,” he said. “A beautiful thing is you have a person who has dedicated 40 years of her life in growing this organization, and I have the great benefit of not only working for her, but being her son. The ability to pick up the phone and make that call when I need to — not everybody has that.” —Anne Levin
Police Blotter O n D e c e m b e r 27, a t 11:16 a.m., it was reported that, overnight, someone entered their unlocked vehicles parked on Morven Place. Nothing appeared to be missing. O n D e c e m b e r 26, at 11:21 a.m., a resident of Independence Dr ive re por ted that, on Decem ber 25, at 9:30 p.m., two males tried to enter their residence and vehicle. The burglary attempt was captured on surveillance footage and the two males wore dark clothing and face coverings. On December 26, at 8:50 a.m., a resident of Bayard Lane reported that their unsecured 2020 BMW X5 was stolen. Sur veillance footage showed the theft occurred at 10:37 p.m. on December 25. The value of the vehicle and contents is over $102,000. O n D e c e m b e r 25, at 11:11 p.m., a resident of Battle Road reported that, between 10 and 11 p.m., someone stole their unsecured 2017 Infiniti Q50 sedan. The value of the vehicle and contents is estimated at $50,000. On December 24, at 1:07 a.m., subsequent to an investigation of a three-car crash on South Harrison Street, a 29-year-old male from Trenton was charged w it h possession of sus pected controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia. O n D e c e m b e r 23, at
10 :23 a.m., someone reported being deceived into buying $1,800 worth of gift cards for someone pretending to be their boss. The scam was discovered after the activation numbers were given to the suspect. On December 19, at 8:23 a.m., a resident of Florence Lane reported that, at 3:30 a.m., someone entered their unlocked vehicle and stole cash from the car. R ing camera footage showed a person wearing a red puffer jacket with the hood up, dark pants, gloves, and a mask. On December 19, at 4:46 a.m. a resident of Lambert Drive called police to report a vehicle burglary in progress. Two males were attempting to break into their cars, and the suspects fled the scene prior to the arrival of police. The suspects did not gain entry into the cars and are described as males with thin builds, one wearing black pants, a hoodie, light snow boots, gloves, and a mask and one wearing Adidas reflective pants, a hoodie, gloves, and a mask. O n D e c e m b e r 18 , a t 9: 06 a.m., a resident of Holly House reported that, between December 1 and 17, someone entered their home and stole two coats and a pair of boots valued at $243. On December 17, at 1:55 p.m., a resident of Patton Avenue reported that someone stole four packages, valued at $460, from their doorstep. Unless otherwise noted, individuals arrested were later released.
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has immediate and practical implications. Project leaders have briefings scheduled this month on Capitol Hill, with the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, with U.S Senator Cory Booker’s staff, and with Gina McCarthy, former Environmental Protection Agency leader in the Obama administration and Biden’s nominee to head the new White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy. A December 29 New York Times editorial noted, “What the Princeton study envisions is great amounts of new public and private investment, bigger by far than the modest energy-related tax breaks in the year-end spending and coronavirus relief package.”
In a January 4 phone interview Eric Larson, a lead researcher of the study and senior research engineer at Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, commented on the study and its impact so far. “It was a great team effort to put it together,” he said. “I hope that it’s useful both for people making public policy and also private investment decisions. A lot of companies have declared that they’re going to be net zero as well. Hopefully this provides guidance for many different stakeholders.” Larson, who also leads the Andlinger Center’s Energy Systems Analysis Group and was on the steering committee for the Princeton municipal Climate Action Plan
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which calls for 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions from 2010 levels by 2050, described the unusual nature of the Net-Zero America study. “There have been other good studies that have been done, but what distinguishes this study is that we’ve gone down to a level of granularity, both timewise and geographically, that helps to drive home what’s involved in this transition if we’re going to get to net zero by 2050.” He noted the flexibility of the plan that includes five different possible pathways to reach the goal. “We paint several different quite diverse pictures of pathways that get to net zero so there’s not one answer, not one-size-fits-all,” he said. “There are different options, and depending on what we do today, we may or may not set ourselves on course for other options.” The 345-page Net-Zero America study provides extraordinary detail on possible costs, changes in employment, implications for existing industries, impacts on air pollution and public health, and what needs to be built. In his foreword to the study, John P. Holdren, Harvard professor and former presidential science advisor and director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, wrote that Net-Zero America “sets an entirely new standard in this genre.” He continued, “Everybody seriously interested in the crucial question of this country’s energy-climate future — not least the new Biden-Harris administration — needs to understand the findings of
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this extraordinary study.” The Princeton researchers agreed that whatever pathway the nation follows, immediate change is crucial, with major financial investment, a shift from existing systems and rapid building of new clean infrastructure. “We now have a good body of evidence that shows, ‘yes, it’s affordable.’ We can do it,” said Larson in a Princeton University press release. “And, of course, there are significant costs of not doing anything. Climate science has shown that unchecked warming will harm communities here in America and all over the world from changes in disease pattern to the displacement of millions of people from sea level rise and flooding from more intense storms.” For the country to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is affordable and feasible, the study finds, and there are different ways to get there depending on decisions made concerning economic, social, and human trade-offs. “There’s a lot of work still to be done,” said Larson. “We just painted an initial picture and laid out a bit of a blueprint, but there’s a lot more work that has to be done to flush things out. To the extent that this study is useful to the Biden administration and others, that’s great, but the work is not done by any means.” Though emphasizing the need for immediate action, Larson noted, “I don’t pretend to have any wisdom about which direction we’ll end up going.” The Princeton research team will be putting up a website in the next month, giving people the opportunity to take advantage of the detailed data and analysis. “It will let you drill down into our results on a stateby-state basis, so if you’re in Montana or Iowa and you’re interested in the implications of our work for your state you can go in and look at the numbers and use them in a way that helps you think about your own state’s policies,” he said. Among the study’s recommendations are calls for large increases in the use of wind and solar power; significant expansion of the country’s electric grid; increased electrification of buildings with electric heat pumps replacing the use of natural gas or oil; and battery-powered electric vehicles taking over the market for new cars. The researchers called for further rapid development of new technologies such as natural gas or cement plants that capture carbon or those that split water to produce hydrogen. Net zero wou ld me an eliminating use of coal and sharply reducing the use of oil and gas. Workers would be displaced, but millions of new green jobs, retrofitting homes, building wind farms and more, would arise. Looking forward to discussing the researchers’ findings at upcoming briefings in Washington, Larson reflected, “It is very encouraging just to have people who care about the climate coming into the government. The idea is to let the work speak for itself and to let people take away from it what they’re interested in.” —Donald Gilpin
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clinic vaccinated 438 healthcare and EMS workers. Additional clinics during Phase 1A over the next two weeks will include persons serving in health care settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials. Health care workers not directly affiliated with a medical facility, such as first responders, can choose a site. There are currently three COVID-19 vaccination sites in Mercer County, and the state is planning to set up six mega-sites for vaccine distribution. The two closest mega-sites to Princeton will be at Moorestown Mall in Burlington County and at the NJ Convention and Exposition Center in Edison. Mercer County is planning to set up a vaccination site at Mercer County Community College. In addition to these sites, the vaccine will eventually be available at local pharmacies, doctors’ offices, and care clinics. See covid19.nj.gov/vaccine for further information. On Tuesday, January 5, New Jersey launched its online vaccine scheduling system at covidvaccine.nj.gov to help Phase 1A recipients to identify vaccination
locations and schedule appointments. When vaccine availability expands, probably by the end of January, seniors 75 and older and frontline essential workers who fall into category 1B will be able to get vaccinated, followed in late winter or early spring by category 1C, adults 65 and over, and people with underlying medical conditions that put them at high risk of COVID-19. This group also includes people who live or work in overcrowded settings, including migrant workers and those at colleges and universities. After these groups, the general public will be eligible for vaccination — probably in early to late spring, based on current projections. On January 4, The Princeton Health Depar tment reported 23 new cases of COVID-19 in Princeton in the previous seven days, down from its highest seven-day total of 39 registered in mid-December, and 49 cases in the previous 14 days, down from its highest 14-day total of 66 in 14 days, also recorded in midDecember. There were 42 active positive COVID-19 cases reported in Princeton with 446 patients recovered with isolation complete. —Donald Gilpin
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Stellarator fusion, chemistry and art, recognizing AI “snake oil,” studying the sun, searching for dark matter, and fighting COVID-19 are all on the agenda at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), as the Ronald E. Hatcher Science on Saturday Lecture Series resumes on January 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the Zoom virtual meeting platform. “We have a wonder ful lineup of outstanding scientists this year that you can view from your living room,” said PPPL Communications and Public Outreach Head Andrew Zwicker. “After a challenging year when science moved front and center, we are very pleased to be able to announce the agenda for our fully remote lecture series.” Emphasizing the importance of bringing community members together to talk about science, Zwicker continued, “The last year, with a global health crisis, has amplified the need for strong s cience com mu n ic at ion. There have been discussions about mask wearing, about alternative treatments, and so the politics of science was amplified. It’s important to bring science in a way that young people and members of the general public can understand it.” Leading off the series this Saturday will be “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept,” a lecture by PPPL physicist and head of advanced projects David Gates. Stellarators, a type of fusion energ y facilit y that may be key to the future of energy, were invented by PPPL founder Lyman Spitzer in the 1950s. The twisty-coil stellarators, less popular for fusion experiments than donut-shaped tokamaks, have been making
a comeback, Gates pointed out, with scientists recently finding new approaches to stellarator design. “Stellarators can do fusion better if they work well, and we think we know how to make them work well,” Gates said in a phone interview. In his lecture he plans to review the history of fusion and contrast the stellarator and the tokamak. “The stellarator fell out of favor because of the complexity of its 3-Dness relative to the tokamak,” he noted. “But Lyman Spitzer was always convinced that the 3-D system would be better because it had an inherent steady state, and I’m going to talk about why that is.” G ate s h ig h l ig hte d t h e value of the Science on Saturday series. “I can’t say enough nice things about it,” he said. “It’s a great series with good reviews from everyone. And it’s a great chance for us to show people the work we do —what science and the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab can do for the community.” A 36-year tradition funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the lecture series attracts hundreds of viewers ranging from young students to senior citizens. T h i s y e a r’s s e r i e s o f nine lectures will continue through March 13. Other highlights on upcoming Saturdays include a talk by Princeton University computer science professor Arvind Narayanan on “How to Recognize AI Snake Oil” on January 16; “Chemistry and Art: Like Dissolves Like. How Solubility Influences Creating and Restoring Art, Forgery, and Telling a Good Story,” presented by Rutgers University chemistry professor Geeta Govindarajoo on
January 23; and a February 6 lecture on “Public Perception of Science: Lessons from a Dead Sheep.” Questions for the speakers can be tweeted to @PPPLsSciEd or #scionsat. The talks will be posted online on the Science Education website at pppl.gov a few weeks after each presentation. Deedee Ortiz, the PPPL science education program manager who organized the series, looks forward to a reunion with many familiar faces at Saturday’s lecture. “We have our regulars who have been attending for 35 years,” she said. “I’m very excited, and hopefully we’ll be able to see their faces on the screen because it really is like a family reunion every January. They keep coming. They‘re very gung-ho and loyal.” Ortiz noted that she is particularly interested in an upcoming lecture on marine life by Kory Evans from Rice University. She anticipates that this year’s online format will attract an audience not just from Princeton, but from around the world. “It’s very important for people to be science literate,” she said. “The lecturers take complex topics and bring them down to a level everyone can understand. It’s so important to understand science these days.” Zwicker echoed those sentiments. “I’m thrilled that for more than 30 years now we’ve been doing this,” he said. “There is a need to make sure that advances in science are shared. These are advances that are changing people’s lives for the better.” A link to the Zoom virtual meeting platform for Science on Saturday is on PPPL’s Science Education webpage at pppl.gov. —Donald Gilpin
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To the Editor: Thanks to our wonderful community for donating over 2,600 specially chosen gifts to HomeFront’s annual Christmas Wishes Drive. The pandemic didn’t slow Santa down or stop him from keeping his appointment with each HomeFront child who was waiting for him with a heart full of hope. If you saw the thousands of gifts arriving on the HomeFront dock for our kids during our annual Christmas Wishes Drive, you too would believe in Santa Claus. These gifts chosen with each child’s special wishes in mind delight and entertain children who would otherwise have gotten nothing on Christmas morning. But, most importantly, they also keep a sense of wonder and belief alive in many of them who live chaotic and scary lives. As with so many other things this past year, the Christmas Wishes Drive of 2020 took on a much deeper meaning for our HomeFront kids. For our older kids the gifts were like a hug from someone out there in a year of social isolation. They were a reminder that they, and Christmas, were not forgotten — that they were still “seen” in a pretty dark time. For our little ones those gifts reaffirmed their belief — in Santa Claus, in an end to “the sickness,” in a better future for their family, in hope, and in the fact that they are loved — all the things that help them stay mentally healthy and resilient. We are overwhelmed by the kindness of hundreds of people in our community who made sure that those children who live daily under the specter of homelessness were remembered by Santa. KELSEY ESPADA Volunteer Coordinator, HomeFront WENDY LIPKA, Drive Volunteer, HomeFront Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville
Encouraging Residents to Be More Careful About Recycling in New Year
To the Editor: Taking walks in the neighborhood, I have been dismayed at the stuff thrown into recycling bins. I would like to propose a New Year’s resolution for us all: let’s be more careful about recycling. Not everything is recyclable, and non-recyclable items should just be disposed of in the trash bin, not placed in the recycling bin. The list of recyclable material can be found on the website of the Princeton Township, among other places, at princetonnj.gov/449/Recycling-in-Princeton. We should take the time to familiarize ourselves with this list and post it in a visible place for easy consultation. From the above website, I also just learned the good news that Mercer County will finally be enforcing recycling contamination by tagging bins that contain contaminants with a red “Recycling Rejection Notice.” This intervention was long overdue, and hopefully will save our recycling program. It would be a pity to lose it, as has happened with the composting program. CHIARA NAPPI Clover Lane
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Individuals Can Make a Difference in Depositing Trash in Cans, Not on Streets
To the Editor: In response to my neighbor Christopher Monroe’s keen observation of “scouring the entire paved area” around the 7-Eleven with a leaf blower [“Adding a Voice to Chorus of Pleas Against Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers, Mailbox, December 30], let me join ranks to agree on the overuse/ abuse of the noisy, messy machines that often just blow things from one unwanted place to another. Cheers for the occasional downtown merchants I have seen sweeping up and actually depositing the trash into a container! I’m often saddened by all the debris dropped along the sidewalks, especially now with the “opportunity” to drop masks and gloves. Even on side streets in the neighborhoods there is more trash dropped than usual. Princeton trash pickup is timely and efficient. Individuals can make a difference — get the trash in the cans and be more mindful not to drop it on the streets and walks. Blowing it around isn’t helpful or healthful. Gas-powered blowers are unhealthy for our air and our ears. We need to rethink the whole obsessive blowing it away rather than cleaning it up. Less use of every kind of blower would be advantageous for the community. And, maybe, we don’t really need scorched earth (or parking lot) cleanup habits to begin with! KATHRYN WEIDENER Moore Street
Mercer County Executive Shares News in Battle Against COVID-19
To the Editor: 2020 will be remembered as the year that challenged and tested all of us in many ways. So many people couldn’t see their loved ones, spent days in isolation, or tragically lost a friend or family member. Most importantly, we came together to fight the virus as one. This past year has strained us, but the fight is not over. As our frontline and public health professionals are giving it their all in round two of the battle against COVID-19, the arrival of a vaccine is the most welcome news. During the pandemic, in Mercer County we have administered more than 20,000 COVID-19 tests to our residents. There were bumps along the way, but no resident who wanted a test was turned away from a Mercer County site, and that is a great success. While we have not fully shifted gears away from testing, the vaccination plan is beginning to take shape. In concert with the Mercer County Health Officers Association, our municipalities, and our health care providers, we are following the outline as set forth by the State Department of Health, which also determines to whom the
vaccines will be distributed in the most fair and equitable manner. At this early stage of the vaccination program, a very small number of doses have been made available to our towns and have been or will be distributed to health care workers, hospitals, and long-term care residents and staff. You can learn more about the vaccine plan at covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine. Once our health care workers and local EMS providers are vaccinated, a determination at the state level will be made to move to the next priority group, 1B, currently set to comprise frontline essential workers and individuals over 75. When more vaccine is available, Mercer County and our partners will stand up a larger, regional site for our residents at one or more locations to be announced, and we vow to reach our most vulnerable and marginalized communities by empowering our community leaders to be the bridge. We all can agree that 2020 was a year of challenges that continue as we head into the New Year. Once again, we must harness our strengths to keep going. As you make your New Year’s resolutions, I ask that safety be a priority as each of us has a personal responsibility to do the right thing so we can keep ourselves and those around us healthy. Wishing you and your loved ones a healthy, prosperous 2021! BRIAN M. HUGHES Mercer County Executive
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Dorothea von Moltke re“Last Letters” Subject Of University Library Program ceived her PhD in German The Friends of the Princeton University Library are hosting a virtual conversation about Last Letters: The Prison Correspondence Between Helmuth James and Freya von Moltke 1944-45, on Sunday, January 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. The book will be discussed by Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke, g ra ndch i ldren of C ou nt Helmuth James von Moltke and his wife, Freya. This English translation has been introduced and edited by the Count and Freya’s son, Helmuth Caspar von Moltke, and grandchildren, Dorothea and Johannes. The presenters will discuss the letters against their historic backdrop and reflect on their contemporar y meaning. They w ill also discuss the fate of the humanities and bookstores, including Labyrinth Books, which is the official bookstore for Princeton University “with a commitment to keeping a culture of reading alive.”
literature from Columbia University. Besides being a co -owner of Labyrinth Books, she has a sustained engagement w it h s ocial justice issues, particularly t hrough bu ilding libraries in New Jersey prisons and, most recently, through Princeton Mutual Aide. Johannes von Moltke who received his PhD from Duke University, is jointly ap pointed in German studies and film/TV/media at the University of Michigan. He is also president of the German Studies Association. Copies of the book are available from Labyrinth B o o k s. For i n - s tor e or c u r b s i d e p i c k u p, e m a i l orders.labyrinth@gmail.com with a callback number or call (609) 497-1600 #3 during store hours. This event is part of the Friends of the Princeton University Library Small Talks Series held each month on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Journeys End in Sherlock Holmes or “What You Will” The blind was down and a strong light was burning in the room. The shadow of a man who was seated in a chair within was thrown in hard black outline upon the luminous screen of the window. —from “The Adventure of the Empty House” hat are you doing here? ” Sherlock Holmes wanted to know. Two hours into the new year, after online searches linked to combinations of the numbers 2-0-2-1, I encountered a brightly inviting onscreen image of the cover of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Return of Sherlock Holmes, which I’ve been reading. When I clicked on the small red arrow flashing above the title, I was livestreamed into 221B Baker Street, where I found myself facing a facsimile of Holmes like the window-framed silhouette on the front of the book, a replica of the wax bust devised to entrap Dr. Moriarty in “The Adventure of the Empty House.” After the charged silence that followed my rushed account of how I got there, the shadow spoke: “I see you have your own copy of the 1905 McClure Phillips edition previously owned by a Louise K. Ribsam of Trenton, New Jersey.” Indeed, the selfsame volume lay open on my desk, its front and back covers hanging for dear life from the tattered cliff-edge of the spine. “At the moment,” the elegantly mannered voice continued, “you are feeling the effects of a vile combination of Prosecco, hard cider, and Celestial Seasonings iced tea (the Bengal Spice flavor). You have just commenced work on your weekly column for a newspaper that will appear in print and online Wednesday, January 6, the date that some well-meaning if misguided obsessives have settled on as my birthday. In addition to rereading The Return and watching reruns of the BBC series that bears my name, you’ve been reading Shakespeare’s comedy of sociopathic madness, Twelfth Night, in which everyone except the clown Feste is insane without knowing it, thus the subtitle, Or What You Will.” Right on all counts except the Bengal Spice. In the spirit of “what you will” and anything goes, I tell myself to go with the flow and stop worrying about how this cyber sleuth could know so much about me — this is Sherlock Holmes. This is what he does. Getting Down to Cases After a brief discussion of Jeremy Brett’s warm, high-energy late-20th-centur y Holmes and Benedict Cumberbatch’s ingenious 21st-century travesty, Sherlock’s shadow said, “Among other issues, you want to know my thoughts on the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville and how it may or may not relate to the potential for insurrection and unrest in Washington D.C. on the 12th day of
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Christmas, Feast of the Epiphany, epicenter of Saturnalia, and licensed disorder, and you have a particular interest in a line from Twelfth Night, ‘Journeys end in lovers’ meeting.’” “Which is the only line from Shakespeare that you quote more than once, leading Sherlockian scholars to deduce that you were born on Twelfth Night.” “As if it mattered in the least whether I was a flea in Shakespeare’s brain at the end of the Christmas season of 1601 or a full-fledged fictional being in the first month of 1854 at the farmstead of Mycroft, in the North Riding of Yorkshire. The Lord of Misrule is in charge, as always, then and now. But the line quoted does have its own special music. The whole notion of journeys ending in lovers’ or fools’ or mortal enemies’ meetings can be played in many registers, whether I’m casually piping it to greet Inspector Gregson of Scotland Yard in ‘The Case of the Red Circle’ or hissing it at my arch enemy Moriarty in ‘The Case of the Empty House,’ as he struggles like a fly in my web, his eyes fixed upon me ‘with an expres sion in wh ich hatred and amazement were equally blended,’ as Sir Arthur puts it his Penny Dreadful prose. Rather than giving the Bard credit, the best Holmes can do is ‘as the old play says.’ You may recall that at the top of Watson’s inventory of his roommate’s limits is ‘Knowledge of literature — nil.’ In fact, Sir Arthur so esteemed Shakespeare that he once composed a poem defending him against the ‘false and fanciful’ theory that Francis Bacon was the true author of the plays.” Monstrous Criminality “As for the curious business in Nashville,” the voice resumed. “A man blows himself up after playing a recorded warning over loudspeakers, followed, just before the blast, by a Petula Clark song from the sixties that begins, ‘When you’re alone and life is making you lonely you can always go down-town.’ Now that’s fiendish, and if I could examine the forensics, I suspect I’d discover the fine Italian hand of Dr. Moriarty. But why did he have the man give sufficient notice for police to clear the area, saving numerous lives? Of course he always did delight in making a mockery of civility, like saying ‘so sorry my mistake’ as he elbows you into the abyss. No, I prefer to think that this is exactly the sort of confused, petty malfeasance Dr. M. has been reduced to in a
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nation infatuated with lawlessness, where monstrous criminality is embodied by the president himself. Make no mistake, if I thought Moriarty were capable of creating the perfect storm of political perfidy that put he-who-shall-not-be named in office four years ago, I would take off my deerstalker’s hat to him. Still, it’s hard to imagine Shakespeare wasting his time with someone so lacking in substance, yet so unhinged that he might well run away with the play. Well, actually, that’s what almost happened. Or what may be happening in a country that at this moment is deranged and divided by the antics of a poor man’s Malvolio, Twelfth Night’s vainglorious egomaniac ‘trapped in the dark house of his obsessive self-regard’ while the pandemic he politicized kills hundreds of thousands of Americans.” Speaking for Shakespeare The voice I’ve imagined speaking for Holmes isn’t that of any of the actors who have por t rayed him, from Basil Rathbone to Benedict Cumberbatch, it’s the voice I’ve heard ever since I first read all the stories in my father’s massive one-volume edition of the Works. Out of all the speaking shadows in cyberspace, however, the one I go to most often, particularly for his thoughts on Shakespeare, belongs to Harold Bloom, who died on October 14, 2019. The “dark house” of Malvolio’s “obsessive self-regard” is taken from Shakespeare: The Invention of the Human (Riverhead 1998). Bloom comes closest to voicing the magnitude of Shakespeare, the sense that his plays and poetry are “here, there, and everywhere at once,” like, in Bloom’s words, “a system of northern lights, an aurora borealis visible where most of us will never go.” The plays “abide beyond the end of the mind’s reach; we cannot catch up to them. Shakespeare will go on explaining us, in part because he invented us.” These claims sound less and less extreme the more you read of “an art so infinite that it contains us, and will go on enclosing those likely to come after us.” It’s quite a jolt to descend from those rhetorical heights to pompous Malvolio preening about in his cross-gartered yellow stockings, gulled into thinking he’s an object of desire in the eyes of a countess; as Bloom puts it, what matters most about him is not that he’s Olivia’s household steward “but that he so dreams that he malforms his sense of reality” and so falls victim to his enemies’ “shrewd insight into his nature.”
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Malvolio’s “Depraved Will” The reference to a malformed sense of reality sends my thoughts back to the expensively pomaded, yellow- coiffed malcontent who refuses to admit that he’s lost. Imagine a nightmare of Twelfth Night where Don Malvolio has the power and resources to achieve, paraphrasing Bloom, “the triumph of his depraved will.” Imagine him strutting about spouting delusional nonsense, as in the “Be not afraid of greatness” sequence where Olivia’s “What mean’st thou by that? ” inspires him to declare, “Some are born great ... Some achieve greatness ... And some have greatness thrust upon them.” Even after Olivia announces, “Why this is very midsummer madness,” and forthwith has him put away in “a dark house, for therapy,” Malvolio sinks all the deeper into the delusion that nothing can come between him and the “full prospect” of his hopes. In the end, instead of running away with the play, he runs offstage shouting: “I’ll be reveng’d on the whole pack of you!” New Year’s Eve My wife and I spent New Year’s Eve watching Sherlock, a series we’d sampled years ago and dismissed as “over the top,” and so it is, over the top and then some, “What You Will” with a vengeance. But we’d come in at the wrong place (the last episode of the second season), and at the wrong time, and with fond memories of the Granada series featuring Jeremy Brett’s passionately, warmly alive Holmes. Playing a man who is notoriously closed, Brett draws on his own intelligence when the essence of a problem possesses him; it’s the hectic fever in his eyes and the play of nerves and muscles in his face, especially in the odd, twitching half-smiles that are among his rare flashes of civility. His Holmes storms around the flat at 221B Baker Street like a caged tiger; you can almost see the walls shaking, and his “filing system” is a masterpiece of madgenius chaos. umberbatch’s Holmes owes a lot to Brett’s, except that he takes all that energy to another level. Like Brett’s Holmes, he prefers to jump over things rather than walk around them. Wit and style appear to be the saving graces of the BBC series created and produced by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, who plays Sherlock’s suave, sinister older brother Mycroft. The relationship between Cumberbatch’s Holmes and Martin Freeman’s DISTINCTIVE SELECTIONS Watson, with its marital overtones, hasOF enough human-comedy charm to offset WOODS, FINISHES AND STYLES Sherlock’s speedy, chilly, self-described “functioning sociopath” persona. At the INSPIRING DESIGNS moment, we’re CUSTOM looking forward to the fourth and fifth seasons. The series is available on Netflix. PROJECT MANAGEMENT —Stuart Mitchner
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MOZART AND MORE: The Philadelphia Orchestra, led here by Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin, keeps the music going this season with online performances. (Photo by Jeff Fusco)
The Lady Vanishes (1938) Hitchcock with his trade- Hollywood, California. It’s Princeton Garden Theatre mark “mistaken-man” sto- about an English tourist Presents “Hitchcock in England” on January 20.
Join Princeton Garden Theatre and Turner Classic Movies writer Hannah Jack for a special virtual presentation of “Hitchcock in England,” scheduled for Wednesday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. The program will include in- depth discus sions of two of Hitchcock’s earliest films, The 39 Steps (1935) on January 13 and
T he prog ram is made possible by the Film 101 Series. Registration is $10 (general admission) and free for Princeton Garden members. Registration is for the discussion only and does not include access or link to the films, which can be viewed on HBO Max, Amazon Prime, iTunes, and Criterion Channel subscription. A n early Br it ish -made
ryline, The 39 Steps follows a bewildered hero who eludes police in a wild chase across Scotland – all the while handcuffed to a beautiful woman. The director’s classic use of timing, atmosphere, and comedy fully flower in this production. T h e L a d y Va n i s h e s came at the end of Hitchcock’s British period and its success soon led him to
who discovers that her elderly traveling companion has disappeared from their train. Her search leads her to a complex conspiracy of international espionage. This humorous thriller is considered to be the wittiest of Hitchcock’s British films. Moderator Hannah Jack is a professional writer for Turner Classic Movies and resident of Doylestow n.
Saint-Georges and Haydn. A Martin Luther King Tribute Concert is Monday, January 18 at 7 p.m., also to be conducted by Nezet-Seguin. Included along with the music will be interviews with prominent Philadelphians continuing King’s work today. This concert is free. On January 28 at 8 p.m. through February 4 at 11 p.m., viewers can see and hear Nathalie Stutzman lead an all-Beethoven concert. The January 14 and 28 concerts begin with a performance premiere, followed by on-demand access for one week. For ticket information, visit philaorch.org.
The Philadelphia Orchestra has concerts planned for virtual viewing in the coming months. On January 14 at 8 p.m., Philippe Tondre is the soloist in Mozart’s Oboe Concerto, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin. Also on the program are works by
is currently recruiting new members for its 15th season, beginning in January 2021. Particularly sought are tenors, baritones, and basses, but all voices are welcome to join. Virtual auditions via Zoom are on Sunday, January 10 at 4 p.m. If you or someone you know are interested in singing, please visit capitalsingers.org, email CapitalSingers @gmail.com, or call (609) 434-2781.
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A MUSICAL MIRACLE: Buskaid, which provides high quality string teaching to less privileged young people in Soweto, South Africa, will be presented by Princeton Symphony Orchestra in a curated, on-demand series of concerts starting January 2931. Multiple soloists and vocalists take part and music ranges from classical to popular. The concerts will be available on demand the final weekend of each month from January to May, and cost $5 per device link. Visit princetonsymphony.org for more details.
She has scripted introductions to movies that air on the network, delivered by TCM hosts Ben Mankiewicz, Dave Karger, and Jacqueline Stewart. Jack has also written introductions for films on HBO Max, Film Struck, and classic movies screened in theatres across the U.S. Jack is also an author of young adult fiction and credits her upbringing in Bucks County to inspiring and cultivating her love of classic films and live theater. For questions, visit princetongardentheatre.org/ films/hitchcock-in-england. Princeton Garden Theatre is a nonprofit community arthouse theater located at 160 Nassau Street.
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BOTANICAL WORKSHOP: Morven Museum & Garden will host a Virtual Botanical Illustration Workshop featuring white flowers this Friday and Sunday, January 8 and 10. Visit morven.org for registration information.
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Mor ven Museum and Garden will host a Virtual Botanical Illustration Workshop with Wendy Hollender, featuring Morven’s paperwhites on Kraft paper, on Friday, January 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. and Sunday, January 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. Whether you are an experienced ar tist or complete beginner, you’ll enjoy Hollender’s Zoom weekend workshop. Inspired by flowers from Morven’s recent bulb sale, paperwhites available in Morven’s museum shop, or other white flowers, students will participate in this live two-day Zoom workshop and draw with Wendy on brown Kraft paper. (Complete art supply list, including pre-class videos, provided upon registration). Hollender joins part i c ip a nt s on Fr i d ay v ia Z o om a n d d r aws a lon g with you. On Sunday she provides personalized critiques of everyone’s work. Visit morven.org to register: $100; $80 for Friends of Morven. For questions, email dlamper tr udman @ morven.org.
PU Art Museum to Host Virtual Program
The Princeton University Art Museum will host a free virtual program, “A Conversation With Artist Duane Michals,” on Thursday, January 7 at 5:30 p.m. Widely known for his work with series and multiple
exposures and the essential use of text in his images, Michals is one of the great photographic innovators of the last century and his work appears in the virtual exhibition “The Eclectic Eye: A Tribute to Duane Wilder.” Michals will lead a candid discussion touching on topics such as metaphysics, personal identity, the nature of memor y, photography and filmmaking, in conversation with Princeton University Art Museum Director James Steward. This event will include live closed captions in both English and Spanish. For more information and free registration, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.
Resch documents each participant with two distinct portraits: one of their physical self, and an accompanying portrait of their reflective self through what they choose to share. Each participant is then asked to tell the story behind their selection. “At a time when our country feels so torn and disconnected, this project aims to reconnect and place trust with those we don’t know,” says Resch. “Crucial to this project is its collaborative nature that aspires to connect with people, share stories, and spend time together. In short, to take pause, to reflect.”
ACP Names Photographer Resch as Artist-In-Residence
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) has announced acclaimed fine art photographer Robin Resch as its winter 2021 Anne Reeves Artist-inResidence. During her residency, Resch will continue work locally on her series, aptly named Taking Pause, in response to the challenges of this year and the COVID-19 pandemic. The completed portraits will be on display in Princeton’s Dohm Alley from April to October 2021. Ta k i n g P a u s e i s a documentary, collaborative portrait project that asks people to reflect on what in their lives feels most essential. With what do we identify and connect most deeply? What truly matters to us and why?
Robin Resch Work on this series began in early 2018 with a core group of participants from varying backgrounds. Between November 2018 and March 2019, Resch began to expand the project’s community and network exponentially by working with people across the United States, driving solo 10,553 miles from East to West along a southerly route that naturally evolved and was largely de-
Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. A r t i s t s’ G a l l e r y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “A Clear Light” January 7 through January 31. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Travels: Domestic and aBroad” through January 30. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton.org. D & R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has t he ongoing virtual galleries “Trail of Breadcrumbs: Nature in Fairytales” and “Portraits of Preservation: James Fiorentino Art.” The center is currently closed to the public. drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City Museum in Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton, has “The Conversation Continues” and “On the Forefront: Trenton’s Junior 1, 1916,” both in the museum and online. Visit ellarslie.org for museum hours. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Rebirth: Kang Muxiang,” “Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 19602020,” and other exhibits. Hours are Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Timed tickets required. Indoor buildings are closed to the public. groundsforsculpture.org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Virtual Tour of Hamilton’s Princeton” and the
“Histor y @ Home” ser ies. princetonhistory.org. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water” through January 10, “Syd Carpenter: Portraits of Our Places” through February 28, and “Fern Coppedge: New Discoveries” through April 18. The museum is now open to the public. michenerartmuseum.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey” through January 24 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints Of New Jersey, 1761–1898.” The Festival of Trees, with timed ticketing, runs through January 10. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, 2nd floor, New Hope, Pa., has “Works in Wood Juried Exhibition,” virtual and in-gallery, through January 10. Gallery Hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., and by appointment. newhopearts.org. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, has the ongoing virtual exhibits “When Women Vote — The Old Barracks and the Anti- Suffrage Movement” and “Necessary and Proper for the Public Good.” The museum is temporarily closed to the public. barracks.org. Princeton University Art Museum has the online exhibits “Looking at 17th-Century Dutch Painting,” “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography,” “The Eclectic Eye: A Tribute to Duane Wilder,” and more, along with many online events. The museum is currently closed to the public. artmuseum. princeton.edu.
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termined by the location of the contributors. Resch’s goa l for t h is P r i nceton manifestation of her Taking Pause project is to capture as broad a spectrum of the local community as possible. “Our lives are so diverse and we’ve all been impacted in similar and yet differing ways,” says Resch. “To some degree, it has been equalizing. In other ways it’s been polarizing. How has it impacted us? Have our values changed? Would we answer the question ‘what is irreplaceable to you?’ differently today than a year ago?” Her hope is to sow seeds for a conversation that may help heal in such a challenging time and that as a collaborative project, Taking Pause may help rebuild trust by addressing our fears and fostering communication and reflection. Resch’s work with each participant culminates in two photos and their brief written text, creating a finished portrait set. Five portrait sets will be printed on vinyl banners and be displayed in Dohm Alley, located near the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon streets, from April to October 2021, as a public art display, free and open to the public. Robin Resch is a Princeton-based photographer who lived in Italy, France, and the Netherlands until 1998. She left Europe to pursue her Master’s in Architecture at Princeton University, which she combined with advanced photographic studies with Emmet Gowin and Andrew Moore. Her architectural training informs her documentary photographic work as she is particularly interested in making images that are about and their personal environments as well as the impact on our collective environments. Her landscape photography, which is more abstract, seeks to explore our human experience of the natural environment. Resch’s work has been exhibited at Princeton University’s Lucas Gallery, the Pringle Gallery in Philadelphia, Design Within Reach, Princeton Project Space, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Nassau Club. Her photographs have been published in the New York Times, the Witte de With Cahiers, the Rotterdams Dagblad, Italian GQ, and Princeton Magazine. Resch has maintained an active portrait studio since 2003. In 2012, she was honored to be the exclusive campaign photographer for the Princeton fundraising event with First Lady Michelle Obama. The Anne Reeves Artistin-Residence Program, named after ACP Founding Director, was established by the Arts Council in 2009 to offer artists the opportunity to conceptualize and create work while providing the community with creative interaction with working artists in all disciplines. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.
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Calendar Thursday, January 7 12-1:30 p.m.: January Virtual Monthly Membership Luncheon, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Lisa Shalett of Morgan Stanley is speaker. Princetonmercer.org. 6:30 p.m.: Historical Fiction Book Group discussion led by Alice Yang, history professor, on When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka. Presented virtually by Princeton Public Library and the Historical Society of Princeton. Princetonlibrary. org. Friday, January 8 9:45 a.m.: Job Seekers Session : Assessing Your Career Skills, presented virtually by Princeton Public Library with David Schuchman. Princetonlibrary.org. 1 p.m.: The film Incitement is screened via Zoom by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Princetonsenior.org. Saturday, January 9 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Upcycle bat ter ies, St yrofoam peanuts, wine corks, cell phones, pill bottles, printer cartridges, and more, at Monument Hall. Sponsored by Sustainable Princeton. Call (609) 454-4757 or visit sustainableprinceton.org for details. 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Science on Saturday lecture series f r o m P r i n c e to n P l a s m a Physics Laboratory. “The Renaissance of the Stellarator Fusion Concept” by physicist David Gates. Via Zoom. Pppl.gov. 7 p.m. The third event in Princeton Public Library’s “B eyond Words” v ir t ual speaker series features Kate Andersen Brower, author of Team of Five, about former U.S. presidents. princetonlibrary.org/beyondwords. Sunday, January 10 3 p.m.: “Last Letters: The Prison Correspondence Between Helmuth James and Freya von Moltke 1944 –
45,’” virtual book talk with Dorothea and Johannes von Moltke about their grandparents’ faith, love, and courage in the face of fascism and tragedy. Presented by Princeton University Library. Libcal.princeton.edu. 4 p.m.: Capital Singers of Trenton hold virtual auditions. Tenors, baritones, and basses are particularly sought, but all voices are welcome. Email CapitalSingers@gmail.com. 4 p.m.: Princeton Symphony Orchestra v ir tual concer t Mozart & Saint Georges. Pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk performs selections for solo piano. Princetonsymphony.org. 4 p.m.: Dryden Ensemble c o n c e r t , E x t ra ordina r y Tunings. Virtually unknown repertoire from 1620-50, featuring Daniel Swenberg. Drydenensemble.org. Monday, January 11 12 p.m.: “What’s Cooking @ MCLS.” Staff from Mercer County Library System share recipes from books in the collection. Also streamed on January 25. Watch on YouTube channel. Mcl.org. Tuesday, January 12 10:30 a.m.: TED Talk followed by discussion, presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Amishi Jha, “How to Tame Your Wandering Mind.” Registration required. Princetonsenior.org. 12 p.m.: Scott Anderson, executive chef and co-owner of Elements and Mistral, speaks on “The Science of Food.” Presented via Zoom by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Princetonsenior.org. 6 : 3 0 p.m . : P r i n c e to n Academy Middle School Admission Webinar, for families interested in grades 5-8. Virtual program. Register at https://bit.ly3aWGK2t. Wednesday, January 13 7-8 p.m.: Dietician/nutritionist Heather Bainbridge leads a virtual discussion, “Healthy Ways to Manage Eating.” Presented by Mercer County Library System. Registration required Mcl.org.
7 p.m.: Online Trivia Night presented by State Theatre NJ, hosted by Magic 98.3 radio’s Maryann Morgan. $5 donation; music trivia contest. Virtual event, visit STNJ.org/trivia to sign up. 7:30 p.m.: Virtual program on climate change, “Option Green : Climate Change & Community,” with New Jersey State Climatologist David A. Robinson. Presented by Plainsboro Public Library. (732) 390-6767. Thursday, January 14 7 p.m.: Professor Kirsten Fer maglich of Mich igan State University discusses her book, A Rosenberg by Any Other Name, in an online program presented by Rutgers’ Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life. Register at BildnerCenter. Rutgers.edu. 7 p.m.: “Art Nouveau: Humanity and Harmony with the Natural World,” lecture from Janet Mendel, presented virtually by Pennington Public Library. Register at penningtonlibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.: “Is America Different? Anti-Semitism in the United States in Historical Perspective,” talk by Jonathan D. Sarna, virtually presented by The Jewish Center Princeton. Free, registration required. Email full name and course code SARNA to info@thejewishcenter.org. Saturday, January 16 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Science on Saturday lecture series f r o m P r i n c e to n P l a s m a Physicis Lab, “How to Recognize AI Snake Oil,” by computer scientist and professor Arvin Narayanan. Via Zoom. Pppl.gov. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. : We s t Windsor Winter Farmers Market, at Meadow Road lot of MarketFair mall, U.S. Route 1. wwcfm.org. 11 a.m.: Represent.Us/ New Jersey Chapter zoom meeting. “Ranked Choice Voting and Open Primaries, Perfect Together for NJ.” With speaker Jeremy Gruber, senior vice president of Open Primaries. Register at https://f.ls/BEDth.
Sunday, January 17 3 p.m.: “He Cried at His Father’s Funeral: Adventures in Primary Sources from the Collection of Robert J. Ruben ’55.” Presented virtually by Princeton University Library. Libcal.princeton.edu. 6 p.m.: “Misadventures in Archaeology: The Life and Career of Charles Conrad Abbott.” Presentation by Carolyn Dillian, co-author of a book of the same title. Visit abbottmarshlands.org/ nature-center for link. Monday, January 18 Recycling 10 a.m.: Day of Remembrance recognizing Martin Luther King Day. Virtual discussion sponsored by West Windsor Arts Council, visit westwindsorarts.org for link. Tuesday, January 19 10 :30 a.m.: T E D Talk presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Virtual event. Suzanne Simard, “How Trees Talk to Each Other.” Followed by discussion. Registration required. Princetonsenior.org. 2 p.m.: Morven Museum presents “Page Dickey: Garden Design & Uprooted,” a virtual program with a Q&A. Dickey is an author and garden designer. Zoom event, $15 ($10 for Friends of Morven). Morven.org. 7-8 p.m.: Author Talk with Abby Stein, activist for trans rights and gender equality, about the book Becoming Eve, a story of an UltraOrthodox Jewish child who was born to become a rabbinic leader and instead became a woman. Sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Registration required. Virtual event. Mcl. org. Wednesday, January 20 8:30-9:30 a.m.: January Business Before Business Vir tual Networking, presented by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Princetonmercer.org. Thursday, January 21 4-5 p.m.: Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber holds “Meet the CEO,” introduci ng new pre s ident /C EO
Festival oF trees at Morven MuseuM & Garden Wednesdays through sundays, november 19, 2020 through January 10, 2021 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - timed ticketing available through our website, limited walk ups $10 includes admission to Festival of trees in Museum, $8 for seniors and students, free for Friends of Morven Morven’s annual highlight of the holiday season showcasing a juried collection of themed trees and mantles displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, upstairs and down, opens earlier and stays open even longer into 2021! Safe, socially distanced, and masked visits inside the museum follow CDC guidelines. Register for Holiday Programs!
Hal English. Virtual event. Princetonmercer.org. 6-7:30 p.m.: Women in Development Mercer County (WID) hosts annual open house and networking event, via Zoom. Visit widmercer. org for link. 6:30 p.m.: Virtual Open House, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. Meet head of school R ik Dugan, hear from students, and drop into classrooms with teachers. Register at https://bit.ly2KU4cTk. 7-8 p.m.: “Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War,” virtual talk presented by Larry Kidder. Sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Registration required. Mcl.org. Friday, January 22 11:45 a.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center presents virtual event, “A Look at Senior Housing.” Registration required at princetonsenior.org. Saturday, January 23 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Science on Saturdays lecture series from Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. “Chemistry and Art: Like Dissolves Like. How Solubility Influences Creating and Restoring Art, Forgery, and Telling a Good Story,” with Rutgers Professor Geeta Govindarajoo. Pppl.gov. 1 p.m.: “Immigration and Americanization – Eastern European Workers in Trenton’s Roebling Factories.” Talk based on material from the Trentoniana Collection of Trenton Public Library. Williamtrenthouse.org. Monday, January 25 12 p.m.: “What’s Cooking @ MCLS.” Staff from Mercer County Library System share recipes from books in the collection. Watch on youtube channel. Mcl.org. Tuesday, January 26 10:30 a.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center presents virtual TED Talk, followed by discussion. Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi, the founders of Black Lives Matter, are interviewed. Registration required. Princetonsenior.org. 4 - 5 : 30 p.m. : Ja nu ar y Business Af ter Business Virtual Networking, sponsored by Princeton Mercer
Regional Chamber. Register at princetonmercer.org. Thursday, January 28 1-3 p.m.: The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber presents the Central Jersey 2021 Real Estate Forecast with keynote speakers. Princetonchamber.org. 7-8 p.m.: “The Influenza Pandemic of 1918: The Story and Lasting Impact.” College of New Jersey Professor Rita King leads this virtual discussion. Sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Registration required. Mcl.org. Saturday, January 30 9:30-11:30 a.m.: Science on Saturdays series from Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory presents “From Studying the Sun to Searching for Dark Matter to Fighting COVID-19,” with Princeton University Professor Cristian Galbiati. Pppl.gov. 10 a.m.: “Ice Harvest,” at Howell Living Histor y Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell. Learn about tools and technology that made ice harvesting a successful business at the turn of the century. Visitors, who must wear masks and be socially distanced, can try to use the ice saw on the pond. Howellfarm.org. Sunday, January 31 4 p.m.: “Little Books and Big Ideas in the 17th Century.” Presented virtually by Princeton University Library. With Jennifer Larson, professor of classics at Kent State Universit y. Libcal. princeton.edu. Monday, February 1 Recycling Thursday, February 4 12 p.m.: Chocolate-making demonstration by Robinson’s Chocolates; via Zoom. Presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Princetonsenior.org. Saturday, February 6 10 a.m.-1 p.m. : We s t Windsor Winter Farmers Market, at Meadow Road lot of MarketFair mall, U.S. Route 1. wwcfm.org. Wednesday, February 10 7 p.m.: Pissi Myles hosts Online Trivia Night with a Valentine’s Day theme, virtual event presented by State Theatre NJ. $5. To sign up, visit STNJ.org/trivia. Monday, February 15 Recycling
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In the case of Regent Flooring Kitchen and Bath, it just gets better and better! The independent, family-owned business will celebrate its 58th anniversary this year. Opened in 1963 by Felix Rossi and his partners, its initial focus was on flooring, including wood, tile, and carpet. “My father and grandfather were born in Italy,” says current owner Joe Rossi, son of Felix. “In the early days, the store was a much smaller operation. It basically opened in one room, and now we have expanded into a spacious showroom, including a brand new addition to our kitchen and bath section. We still offer a complete line of flooring, and we also now have window treatments, and an increasing focus on kitchen and bath remodeling.” Residential and Commercial Regent handles an equal number of residential and commercial projects, and, over time, has had some unusually memorable jobs such as the carpeting in an airplane, and in a brand new movie theater in an area house. The company does all sizes and types of jobs, and as Rossi points out, depending on budget, customers may not want to take on a full remodel all at once. Projects can be done in increments over time. Consider surface changes, such as new countertops, cabinetry hardware, and backsplash. Even a few changes can give a great new look to a room. The company’s location in the Pennington Square Shopping Center at 7 Route 31 North in Pennington attracts people from the Princeton and Pennington areas and beyond, and many are longtime customers, whom Rossi knew when he was a boy. In fact, second and even third generations are among the longtime clientele. “Some of them were my dad’s customers,” says Rossi. He really grew up in the business, he notes, coming in on weekends and after school, and he experienced the full spectrum of the operation, including installation. “I always knew I wanted to be in the business,” he recalls. “I enjoyed learning how things were done, and helping out on the jobs. I am proud of how we are continuing the business that my father built. I am proud to carry on the family tradition.” Regent certainly has become t he “go to” place for f looring and window treatments. And with the
expansion into kitchen and bath remodels, it also offers the convenience of single destination shopping. Team Work “The move into kitchen and bath has been very successful.” points out Rossi. “We had been doing backsplashes and countertops, and the customers really pushed us into it. T hey didn’t want to deal with all the different contractors. Now, we can do it all for them. Everything is selected and coordinated through our team of designers, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and tile installers. It’s team work. “We can show a customer how you can turn a closet into a bathroom by designing it right on our computer. We design everything right here, and they can select everything here.” Now, more than ever, one’s house should be a haven. As we are spending more time at home — and have been for the last 10 months — it is especially important that it be warm and welcoming, a comfortable and secure place in which to live and, more and more often, to work. This winter may be just the right time to give the house a new look with a kitchen or bath remodel, new flooring, or a choice of one of the amazing possibilities in window treatments. A productive and creative wintertime undertaking awaits! Whether it’s flooring, a remodel, or window treatment, a number of considerations are important factors, points out Rossi. The size of the room, personal taste, lifestyle, and budget are all part of the equation. “Lifestyle is very important in determining the best choice,” he explains. “How active is the household? Are there kids, pets? Does the family do a lot of cooking? All of these are factors in deciding on the best products for your needs.” Natural Look “Customers seem to like any thing w ith a nat ural look today,” Rossi continues. “This includes natural products, such as stone and wood, or products that look natural, such as laminates. “The trend today is lighter colors. Gray is popular for carpet, also warm tones including brown, mixed with gray.” Wall-to-wall carpet is primarily seen in bedrooms now, he reports, while hardwood and area rugs are favored in other rooms. Tile continues to be very popular for kitchens, bathrooms, foyers, and mud rooms. The Regent tile selection is exceptional and ama z ingly divers e, w it h many sample floor designs on display in the attractive and spacious showroom. Porcelain, stone, and marble are all available, and not only for floors, but for walls as well. Regent’s selection of natural and man-made tile comes from all over the world, including the U.S., notes Rossi, and the color, pattern, and texture choices are extraordinary. “Porcelain and natural stone are very popular for floors now,” he adds. “There
are also laminates that can look like wood or stone, and offer easy maintenance. Vinyl is also used for flooring in many rooms, and is available in sheets, tiles, or planks.” Shades to Shutters Granite and quartz are favorites for countertops, and they can have different textures, he points out, such as polished, matte, or leathered. Window treatments are a rapidly growing part of the business, and a wide variety is on display. From shades to shutters and blinds, there are many styles and designs. Cordless, pleated, vertical, and room darkening options are all available. “Plantation shutters are popular, and we feature the Gaber brand blinds and shades,” says Rossi. “Also popular is a cordless lift, and motorized blinds.” Regent carries a full range of major brands in all categories, including Fieldstone cabinets, WoodPro vanities, Kohler plumbing fixtures, Masland car pet, L au zon hardwood, and Mannington vinyl. The possibilities in all categories seem limitless. Cabinets, countertops, flooring and wall choices, and window treatments. With so many options, the selection process can be challenging, and helping customers with advice is a Regent priority. “People are more informed than ever,” reports Rossi. “They have done research on the internet, but they still appreciate our advice. And because they have that knowledge, they appreciate a company that knows what it is doing and has integrity.” Storewide Sale There is also a wide price range, and Regent works hard to be as affordable as possible. “We try to have something for everyone’s budget, and we will work w it h people to find t he right product in their price range,” says Rossi. “Right now, we are also offering a storewide sale for the month of January, with substantial savings and discounts.” After closing voluntarily last March due to the virus, and then opening by appointment only, the store fully reopened soon after. It was considered essential, and customers were eager to come to the showroom. Since then, business has been flourishing. “A lot of people are fixing up their homes now,” reports Rossi. “We are also getting many new customers who have moved here from the city during the virus. They often want a new look for the house — a kitchen or bath remodel, new flooring, or window treatments.” When customers do come to the showroom, all safety precautions and state regulations are in effect, including masks, social distancing, etc. Experienced Professionals With an awareness that every home and space is unique, Regent is diligent to insure that each customer will receive the best outcome for their needs and wishes.
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TEST OF TIME: “I have been involved with the company for 40 years, and it’s great fun! I still have the passion to help someone realize their dream of a new kitchen or bath or a new look with flooring,” says Joe Rossi, owner of Regent Flooring Kitchen and Bath in Pennington. “Our customers know that when they come here, we will be honest and up front, and offer our years of experience and knowledgeable service.” Shown is the company’s spacious showroom on Route 31 North. “What sets us apart is our people, our team of experienced professionals who are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and who really care,” explains Rossi. “The biggest thing we sell is trust, and as one of the oldest businesses in Pennington, we feel more than ever that homeowners want to hire companies that are local and that they can trust. “ We a r e p a r t o f t h e
community here. We sponsor sports teams and charities. This is important to us. We look forward to 2021 and beyond, carrying on our core values of quality sales and service. We plan on renovating many more homes and businesses. “I love to see a project come together, and see the customer pleased with an outcome that was above and beyond their expectations,”
he adds. “And it is never dull! Every day is different, every job is different, and every customer is different.” he showroom is open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (609) 7372466. Website: regentflooringkitchenandbath.com. —Jean Stratton
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Especially in times of uncertainty, it’s the team that works together that is best able to be nimble and continue to grow. Akin Care has an unparalleled team of caregivers and office co-workers. The average amount of time a caregiver has been with us is 4.3 years. We don’t have a “revolving door” of caregivers, but a seasoned team in whom we invest. Nearly 25 percent of our caregivers are Certified Dementia Practitioners, a prestigious certification, and that number is growing. We know and appreciate our caregivers which enables us to provide a good fit between caregiver and client. Our goal is to be match makers not simply schedulers trying to fit client and caregiver schedules together. We are happy to speak with you and your family anytime. We are a home care company and a community resource. Feel free to call and ask us your questions. We are here for you. We’ve got you covered. (609) 450-8877.
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Over the last year, family members caring for a loved one with dementia have found that without access to their normal support systems, the care needed is often more than they are able to provide. While moving into memory care during a pandemic could be perceived as a challenging decision, now could be the smartest time to make that move. Safe Socialization and Engagement: Memory care allows for safe opportunities for engagement, continued learning, entertainment, and the ability for residents to move about with confidence. Something most aren’t able to do at home. S a fe t y P r o to c o l s a n d Vaccines : Our renowned par t ner sh ip w it h phys i cians from Johns Hopkins affords us weekly updates on COVID-19 research, expert reviews of our existing safety protocols, and help in planning vaccine clinics for our residents and associates, which began earlier this week. Quality of Life and Peace of Mind: Families who have m a d e t h e t r a n s it i on to memor y care during the pandemic wish they made the decision sooner when they see their loved ones
thriving and have the opportunity to just be the spouse or child again. For more information on Memory Care the Artis Way, go to TheAr tisWay.com / TownTopics.
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Homewatch CareGivers of Princeton and Mercer County is the premier provider of high quality senior and home care in the region, offering both hourly and livein care customized to meet the individual needs of each client. Owned and operated locally by Liz Charbonneau, Homewatch CareGivers provides Princeton and Mercer County with the high-quality care necessary for senioraged residents and others living with chronic illnesses, convalescing after illness or surgery to remain independent and healthy within their own homes. “It’s an honor to provide our services to families in Mercer County, and give peace of mind to families w it h aging loved ones,” said Charbonneau. “We are passionate about being advocates for the elderly and those in need, and are excited to make our mark on the home care industry.” I ndep endent ly accre d ited by the Commission on
Accred itat ion for Home Care, services can include just a few hours of care to 24/7 in-home assistance, with all personal care services provided by certified home health aides under the direct supervision of an RN. T he prest ig ious Home Care Pulse Awards recently recognized Homewatch CareGivers of Pr inceton and Mercer County four consecutive years, for Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice. Homewatch CareGivers was the only agency in Mercer County to receive these awards, which are based on high overall quality ratings by both clients and caregivers. To l e a r n m o r e a b o u t Homewatch CareGivers of Mercer County and Princeton, contact Liz Charbonne au at lcharb on ne au @ homewatchcaregivers.com and (609) 423-1200, or visit homewatchcaregivers.com/ northern-nj/Princeton.
Morris Hall Senior Care Communities
Morris Hall Senior Care Communities offered our first clinic in December for the COVID-19 vaccine. Many of our residents and staff received their vaccinations throughout our campus. We are dedicated to providing quality health
HAPPY DAY: A resident of Morris Hall celebrates after receiving her COVID-19 vaccine at a special clinic in December. (Photo courtesy of Morris Hall)
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Showing Perseverance in PU Men’s Hockey Career, Cressey Patiently Pursuing Opportunities to Go Pro
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ackson Cressey gained some valuable lessons in perseverance last winter during his senior season with the Princeton University men’s hockey team. After Princeton started the campaign with a win and a tie at St. Cloud State, the Tigers went 1-11-3 in their next 15 games. “It is tough to stay positive in a season like that, but we knew that we had a lot of talent on our team and it was just a matter of time,” said star forward Cressey, a 6’0, 180-pound native of West Vancouver, British Columbia. Serving as an assistant captain for the squad, Cressey felt an extra responsibility to keep things positive. “It was a huge honor to be an assistant captain at a prestigious school like Princeton,” said Cressey. “Being a senior captain, I just tried to lead by example and hold everyone accountable. We had a lot of young guys with a lot of talent and we just wanted to make sure that everyone was on the same page as much as possible.” Coming into the ECAC Hockey playoffs as the 11th seed, Princeton got on the same page as it upset sixthseeded Dartmouth, sweeping the Big Green in the best-ofthree first round series with both victories coming in overtime. “Towards the end of the season, we started to feel better and then going into
the first round of the playoffs we felt good,” said Cressey. “We were able to get a couple of huge wins over Dartmouth. We just kind of felt like we were due, we hadn’t been getting the breaks. We had a lot of close games and we felt good about the matchup against Dartmouth. We felt like we were better than our record showed going in. We wanted to make some noise and we played really well.” Cressey played a key role in the series, picking up two assists in the opener as Princeton prevailed 4-3 and then chipping in a goal to help the Tigers win 5-4 in the second game and improve to 6-20-5 overall. “I feel like I had to raise my level as a senior,” said Cressey. “Going into your last playoffs, I wanted to make a difference. I felt like I was playing well all year but I wasn’t getting the points. So being able to contribute in the first round of the playoffs was important.” But just as Princeton was hitting its stride, the rest of the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “We were feeling good, we were going to play Cornell going forward; we were confident and really excited for that series,” said Cressey, who ended up with six goals and 16 assists in his senior year and tallied 116 points in his career on 32 goals and 84 assists. “It is really tough. You want to be able to finish your
college career and see what can happen. We were fortunate enough to have a good year and I still had almost four full years of hockey. I can’t really complain, but it was definitely unfortunate.” In normal circumstances, Cressey would have gone from his college finale to a stint with a pro team in the spring. “Usually after your senior year in college you would get a chance to play some pro hockey after the college season was over,” said Cressey. “So that would have been cool but obviously this year was a little bit different.” Having to wait things out, Cressey ultimately signed with the Reading Royals of the ECHL. “It is pretty surreal to be able to say you signed a professional hockey deal,” said Cressey. “That has been a dream of mine ever since I have been a little kid.” But that dream was deferred as Reading never hit the ice this winter due to COVID concerns. “The whole North Division in the ECHL canceled their season so now I am just trying to find a new spot to land for the remainder of the year,” said Cressey. “Reading retained my rights for next season when they come back to the ECHL so for this season, I am now a free agent.” Drawing on the perseverance gained from his college experience, Cressey is well-
suited to deal with the uncertain situation. “You learn a lot at Princeton, there is always help if you need it but they trust you to get all of your stuff done,” said Cressey. “School comes first with the coaching staff and the program, which I think is very important. Everyone is still committed to hockey. Over the four years, you just grow as a person at Princeton. You learn how to become a man and learn how to deal with problems so it was great.” Currently, Cressey is committed to catching on with a pro team, wherever that might be. “I am just trying to weigh all of the options and see what is available,” said Cressey. “Even a lot of the leagues overseas in Europe are postponing or canceling their seasons. I am trying to see when everything settles down here, what is still going on and I will make a decision then.” Having returned to Central Jersey, Cressey is working hard to be ready for the chance to play. “I have been on the ice two to three times a week at IceLand with a pro hockey group over there,” said Cressey. “It has been nice. I have been training in the gym with my trainer from home remotely so it has been a good little trip to Princeton.” Looking ahead, Cressey is primed to apply the lessons he learned at Princeton on and off the ice.
ACTION JACKSON: Jackson Cressey controls the puck in a game during his sophomore season with the Princeton University men’s hockey team. After completing his career by helping Princeton defeat Dartmouth in a first-round ECAC Hockey series last March before the rest of the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Cressey is looking to join the pro ranks. He signed with the Reading Royals of the ECHL but that deal fell through when its season was canceled due to COVID concerns. He is currently training in the Princeton area and looking to catch on with another pro organization. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
“I should play a couple of years at least; I graduated with a Princeton degree so I am also excited to join the work force at some point,” said Cressey.
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For mer Princeton Universit y football standout Stephen Carlson ’19 made a key play in the waning moments of the contest as the Cleveland Browns edged the Pittsburgh Steelers 2422 last Sunday to make the NFL playoffs for the first time since 2002. With 1:23 left in the fourth quar ter and the Brow ns clinging to their two-point lead, tight end Carlson recovered an onside kick, allowing Cleveland to run out the clock and seal the victory. Carlson also made a tackle on special teams. The Browns, now 11-5, earned the sixth seed and will play at third-seeded Pittsburgh (12-4) in an AFC Wild Card contest on January 10.
School hockey team and as an assistant with the Upper School varsity team. In addition, he is a partner and coach with Top Prospects Hockey, working with U16 and U20 prospects in his home state of New Jersey. A Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J. native, Davis graduated from the Delbarton School where he was part of four state championship teams. Before joining the Tigers, he spent one season with Youngstown of the USHL. Davis lives in Princeton with his wife, Annabeth, who played field hockey at Princeton. The couple has three children, daughters Esme and Adeline, and a son, Tommy.
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Princeton University men’s hockey alum Tommy Davis ‘17 has been promoted to the role of full-time assistant coach for the Tiger program, Princeton head coach Ron Fogarty said last week. Davis, who most recently served as a volunteer assistant, has also spent time as director of hockey operations with the Tigers. “I am thrilled to have Tommy join our coaching staff full-time,” said Fogarty. “He is a bright hockey mind who knows first-hand what it takes to succeed and grow as a student-athlete at Princeton. His passion for Princeton and Princeton Hockey is strong, and he will be a tremendous resource for our team.” Last season, Davis served as a volunteer assistant coach for a Princeton team which had advanced to the second round of the ECAC Hockey playoffs following a two-game sweep of Dartmouth via two overtime wins in Hanover. Prior to that, he spent the 2018-19 campaign as director of operations with the Tigers. “I am honored to join the coaching staff at Princeton,” said Davis. “This program has been home for me for some time, and I am excited to enter a new chapter with Princeton Hockey. I am thankful to Ron Fogarty, Brad Dexter, and everyone involved in the hiring process and cannot wait to get started with our team.” Davis graduated from Princeton in 2017 with a
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While Guiding PHS Cross Country Teams to Superb Fall, Coach Smirk Lived Nomadic Existence Due to COVID-19 Although Jim Smirk was forced to make adaptations in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic like all coaches, his adjustments were a bit more drastic than most. P r i n c e to n H i g h c r o s s country head coach Smirk guided his boys’ and girls’ teams to growth and success while making sacrifices behind the scenes in his personal life. Over the final month of the season, instead of driving home to his Yardley, Pa., home after practices or meets, the Tigers head coach made his home camping either 20 miles up the Delaware River in Tohickon Valley Park, or across Route 1 in Mercer County Park. “I was cutting a lot of wood to stay war m and cooking over a camp stove and grading on my laptop in my hammock,” said Smirk, who also teaches environmental science at PHS. “It was definitely a unique experience.” Smirk isolated from his family to reduce the risk of COVID for his wife, Rebecca, who had open heart and lung surgery in 2012 for complications caused by chronic thromboembolic pulmonar y hypertension, a blood clotting issue that damages the lungs. The couple also has a ninth-grade daughter, Emma. “We do a lot or risk management,” said Smirk. “Any kind of respiratory infectious disease — COVID notwithstanding — is a risk for us. For a long time, we’ve had some things in place to mitigate that risk.” The Smirks had been cautious when there were outbreaks of flu in PHS through the years. If Smirk suspected having anything, the family isolated from each other. Smirk was able to re main home with his family through last winter, spring, and summer as the pandemic struck and schools went to remote teaching. When PHS
asked him to return to teach in-person this fall, Smirk first looked for an apartment before settling on camping as a viable alternative. “When we were unable to secure anything else, I said, ‘I grew up camping up my entire life, I have all the equipment, I’m comfortable being out camping in any condition, why don’t I just for the short term go camping?’” recalled Smirk. “The short term went from 10 days to longer than 10 days.” None of his previous isolation times had lasted more than a few days. The long stretches away made Smirk appreciate more the last month after Thanksgiving that he has spent at home with family. “B eing home w it h my daughter and wife has been a really positive experience,” said Smirk. “When you get to come home every day, maybe you take that for granted, but I’m certainly not doing that now. I’m incredibly filled with gratitude for being able to see them every day and spend the time that I do with them.” Being isolated gave Smirk constant reminders of the changes brought on by COVID. His family adjusted as best they could to the interruptions of their normal routines, and found new ways to connect. “It was nightly FaceTimes with my daughter to help her with physics,” said Smirk. “Or doing a shared dinner where t hey were at home eating and I was at a campsite, but we were having dinner at the same time. There are good ways to stay connected, but they’re certainly not the same as being home and cooking together and sitting down and talking about the day. It’s been a challenge.” While camping out, Smirk relished the short interactions he had with others. He
shared his story and heard the background of other campers, though most were only at a site for a weekend stay. He fell back on lessons learned from growing up camping. He prided himself on his campfire cooking and his ability to adapt regardless of where he had to go. “My wife affectionately called me a COVID nomad,” said Smirk. “We were never quite sure where I would end up in a couple days. It was always a bit of a mystery what was the next step.” Smirk’s odyssey also reinforced how caring and compassionate his runners and students are. His students were engaged in class and followed his special environmental lessons that he offered from his outdoor experiences. Smirk returned to coaching – which brought with it some increased risk of exposure to COVID – relishing the chance to provide opportunity for his runners to have support and some semblance of nor malcy. They ended up helping him just as much. “The cliché is that teams are like families and you dig down when you need to,” said Smirk. “That idea exists for a reason. I’m really proud of what we accomplished and I’m also really proud of how we took care of each other during the season.” His teams showed strong d e velop m e nt. T h e b oys young mix of talent made huge strides to raise their level of competition after a loss to Robbinsville. “To have this much elevated performance towards the end of the season was pretty cool to see because we weren’t there at the start of the season,” said Smirk. “We didn’t really have that figured out. To see them, given all the challenges, work through that was pretty impressive.”
The girls’ squad won the first Central Jersey Group 4 championship in program history. They had won Group 3 titles before, but never the sectional after moving up a group. Smirk felt last year that the girls were on the edge of something special and was thrilled to see them find their way. “Ever y time we had a challenge and every time there were moments where it wasn’t easy, we fell back on that idea of, ‘how do we make this valuable?’” said Smirk. “If it’s not valuable for us, then why are we doing it? It did make things a little easier. The success is the product of that idea, rather than the other way around.” Smirk found inspiration in the way that the Tigers handled the challenges that they faced. The teams’ achievements helped offset some of his toughest times. There were nights with cold rain, and a few times with belowfreezing temperatures when Smirk had to toggle between devices as the cold sapped their battery strength, all in the constant backdrop of missing his family while camping. “I would love to say it went perfectly,” said Smirk. “I think it went really well. It was a struggle at times. There were days where maybe I was burning the candle a little too much at both ends. For however much I think that the athletes benefited from it, and I think it was great for them, what they gave to me in terms of support and caring was immense. I’m greatly appreciative of them and their families in terms of the concern that they showed for what was going on and the support that came with that.” The program presented him with a cake in the summer after he finished his master’s degree. They offered constant leads for one-person apartment possibilities when he began camping. There were days when Smirk came back to his truck to find a meal prepared for him. And there
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CAMPING OUT: Princeton High cross country head coach Jim Smirk gives the thumbs up from one of the campsites that he stayed at last fall, isolated from his family to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for his wife, Rebecca, who had open heart and lung surgery in 2012 for complications caused by chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Despite his nomadic existence during that period, Smirk was still able to guide his PHS runners to a superb 2020 campaign. (Photo provided by Jim Smirk) was one day when several runners stayed to help him outfit his truck with a new heavy cap more functional for camping. “It was awesome to know that someone was thinking about me and caring about me,” said Smirk. “Those are the sort of things in the times I was a little crispy, a little fried, from having to try to figure it out, it helped keep me motivated and keep me in a positive mindset.” While Smirk continues to seek an affordable apartment for the w inter, he is preparing for another stretch of camping if PHS goes in-person again. Having come through the fall, he feels better prepared for more challenges ahead until the pandemic subsides. “Hopefully the vaccine will be available to teachers and high-risk community members sooner than later and we’ll be able to go through that process,” said Smirk. “Certainly we will be in
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Jeremy Sallade is a serious soccer player but he chose to join the cross country team this fall in his sophomore year at The Wilberforce School due to uncertainty surrounding the pandemic. “It is such a weird time with COVID, I didn’t know what it would look like,” said Sallade, who plays club soccer for Princeton FC. “I decided cross country is more of a distant sport. I had been running a little so why not give it a try.” In taking up cross country, Sallade was aided by his father, Chris Sallade, a track standout at Princeton University in the early 1990s. “He has given me a lot of encouragement,” said Sallade of his father. “We have run together a good bit and he will give me some tips on races, how to run, and how to try to give it your all and strategize. He has taught me a good bit.” As he got into running this fall for Wilberforce, a school which moved to its current site on Mapleton Road in Princeton at the former Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Sallade had to make adjustments from soccer. “In soccer, you are changing speeds with quick bursts of speed,” said Sallade. “In cross country it is 20 minutes or however long of just running as hard as you can. It is kind of a mental flip of just like you are running, there is no ball. You are just going for a time.” Mak ing t hat f lip w it h aplomb, Sallade ended up showing a lot of speed, emerging as the top runner for Wilberforce. He culminated the season taking fourth individually in the NJSIAA (New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association) Non-Public South Sectional in mid-November, clocking a time of 16:55.00 over the 5,000-meter course at Oak Ridge Park in Clark. Sallade’s performance helped Wilberforce take second in the team standings at the meet as it scored 54 points with St. Rose scoring 49 to take the title. Training with teammates Caleb Brox and David Dorini helped Sallade succeed. “This summer, a freshman kid on the team, Caleb Brox, asked me to run with him a few times,” said Sallade. “I also ran with a senior, David Dorini, we have been
good friends for a long time. We just ran a couple of times every week in the summer. In the races, Caleb was right behind me. He definitely pushed me a lot in practice and the races.” Getting pushed like that helped Sallade take things to a higher level. “Before the season started, I went to the Princeton track and ran just two miles with my dad,” said Sallade. “I was just trying to break 12 minutes and I ended up doing that. It was a struggle but towards of the end of the season I could do that for three miles.” Sallade’s soccer background did prove helpful when it came to honing his finishing kick. “Whenever I was in middle school, I ran a couple of races and I always ran the last little bit faster than the first,” said Sallade. “Soccer probably helped with that. I did some track work this summer, doing 400s and 200s; that definitely helped a little bit as well.” Wilberforce head coach Lois Szeliga was definitely happy to have Sallade join her program. “He was fantastic; Jeremy’s dad was a Princeton track star so it wasn’t that surprising to me,” said Szeliga. “When you have Caleb and Jeremy who really push each other at practice and the other boys see that excellence, it sets the tone for the whole team. It is exciting. He is an exciting runner to watch because of this amazing soccer kick that he has at the end of the race. He brings a lot of athleticism and for the fans he brings a lot of excitement because you never know how much distance he can make up.” The Wilberforce boys’ team boasted a group of exciting runners this fall. “I knew I was going to have one very strong freshman in Caleb,” said Szeliga. “David is a senior, he is my captain, so I knew I had those two. But then I had two boys who were soccer players, Jeremy and Andrew Madigan. I had Josh Lai, who is a tennis player. They all joined this year and I think it was our strongest team yet.” Szeliga credited Dorini with setting a good example for the neophytes. “He was so important because everybody was new,” said Sallade.
“We had this running culture for the past four years. He was an important link there between the past teams and establishing that for those new guys. He was a real backbone of the team and provided so much leadership.” That running culture translated into success at the sectional meet as Sallade was followed by Brox taking seventh in 17:53.50, Madigan coming in eighth with a time of 17:55.10, Dorini finishing 13th in 18:44.40, and Lai placing 24th at 19:53.10. “That was amazing, it was unbelievable,” said Szeliga, reflecting on the meet. “Andrew was new to the team and he just improved so much. It was his first time running. He came to me at the beginning of the season nervous if he could finish a 5K, he was saying I just don’t know what that looks like. By the end, he became one of the top 10 runners at the sectional.” For Sallade, the sectional proved to be an amazing day as his time of 16:55.00 was a personal best. “While we were walking the course as a team before the race, I noticed how it was generally pretty flat,” said Sallade. “It wasn’t like Holmdel, I was thinking that this is probably going to be a fast race. I remember the first mile and I think the kid who took the lead ran it in like 4:45, it was ridiculous. Everybody was just flying in the first mile but then I just remember thinking OK, keep it together. Obviously I slowed down a little bit but I thought hold it together until the last little bit and if I have anything left, pick it up a little bit. I think of that as one of my best races. As a team, we did really well.” Looking ahead, Sallade is not sure what he will do athletically next fall but he is certainly glad that he gave cross country a shot under the unique circumstances of 2020. “You never know until you try it; I think it was really good, even if this is my only season,” said Sallade. “It was nice to run and I made lots of good memories with the team. We were close; we would train and do long runs and do the workouts together. It was nice to see people’s faces and be able to talk to them.” —Bill Alden
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Taking Helm of Wilberforce Cross Country in 2017, Szeliga Sees Growth of Girls’ Team as a Highlight Lois Szeliga took the helm of The Wilberforce School cross country program in 2017 as a stopgap. With previous coach Rebeka Stowe, an aspiring Olympic steeplechaser and pro runner with the NJNY Track Club, stepping down in August that year to pursue other opportunities, Szeliga, a stay-at-home mother of six children, didn’t seem like a likely replacement. But with a background in running that included starring at Watchung Hills High and then going on to walk on at Rutgers University where she ended up as a captain of the cross country team, the Wilberforce community reached out to Szeliga to step in and lead the program. “My kids go to Wilberforce
and someone told them I had run and just threw out my name; I think it was about a week or two before the season,” said Szeliga. “I wasn’t planning on it. My high school running days were so important to me and I would be heartbroken if these kids didn’t have a season. They were talking about what do we do, could the captains lead, so I said yes and it has been so rewarding.” One of the most rewarding aspects for Szeliga was getting more girls into the program at the school, which moved to its current site on Mapleton Road in Princeton at the former Saint Joseph’s Seminary. “W hen I star ted there was two girls on the team so there wasn’t a team,”
said Szeliga. “Now this is the third year we have had a team so that is exciting.” One of those two girls, Lydia Sallade, played a key role in growing the team. “Lydia recruited girls to come out for the team,” said Szeliga. “We would have Chick-fil-A lunches and she would talk about how fun it is so she helped build the team.” For Sallade, the prospect of being one of two girls on the team in her freshman year was a bit daunting. “I was very hesitant to because I was only one of two girls at first,” said Sallade. “I was very nervous about it because the cross country team was mostly junior and senior boys that I had never really talked to.” Those boys ended up helping
Sallade develop a passion for the sport. “Within the first day of practice, they just took me under their wing,” recalled Sallade. “It was through their joy and their love of the sport that I really came to love the sport.” Seeing her father, Chris, a Princeton University track star in the early 1990s, along with running in local events helped spark Sallade’s interest in running. “Growing up cheering him on the sidelines of races and just seeing how much he loved the sport, I have always grown up valuing running as well,” said Sallade. “I definitely came into running with the same mentality that this is an amazing outlet. It is also an amazing community I can connect with.” Sallade worked with Szeliga to help get girls in the Wilberforce community to join the program.
FAST COMPANY: Members of The Wilberforce School cross country team enjoy the moment after they competed in the NJSIAA (New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association) Non-Public South Sectional at Oak Ridge Park in Clark in mid-November to end the 2020 season. Pictured, from left, are Colin Mejias, Josh Lai, Caleb Brox, Jeremy Sallade, Andrew Madigan, Laura Prothero, Sophia Park, Annie Whitman, Joel Seidle, David Dorini, Lydia Sallade, head coach Lois Szeliga, and Brooke Mersereau. The boys’ team placed second at the meet while the girls’ squad, who had only two members in 2017, placed fourth. (Photo provided by Lois Szeliga)
“I wanted a f ull girls’ team,” said Sallade. “Everyone in my school loves coach Szeliga. They know how supportive she is and has a really good balance of hard work and fun. I just told everyone that you have to join cross country. In my sophomore year we actually had 12 girls on the team so within a year I had a lot more teammates.” Working hard, Sallade progressed into a top runner for the program. “My junior year was definitely the fastest I had been,” said Sallade. “I remember when we actually ran Holmdel, I was chasing down and placing in the top 30 at the state meet. It was just a lot of fun. I went from being alright to now I am one of the top two girls so that was a lot of fun.” With her senior season this fall in doubt due to COVID concerns, Sallade had fun on a daily basis after the team got the go-ahead to practice and compete. “I was just so grateful to be able to have some sense of normalcy in this crazy time,” said Sallade. “Just to be able to run with my friends without the masks and to train with the people I have been with every single day, it just really meant a lot. Every meet we had was like a cherry on the top. It was a gift that just kept coming.” As a captain of the girls’ squad, Sallade has looked to give the younger runners the benefit of her experience. “I have been so grateful for my experiences as a captain,” said Sallade. “Myself and David, the boys’ captain, were with the old group that has now since graduated so it has been really crucial for us to be the transition. We have been doing a lot of mentoring and really making sure that we are leaving a strong foundation for next year.” Peaking at the NJSIA A (New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association) NonPublic South Sectional at Oak Ridge Park in Clark on mid-November, the girls’ team produced a strong performance at the sectional. The Wolverines took fourth in the team standings of the event won by Trinity Hall. Sophomore Sophia Park led the way for Wilberforce, taking third individually with a time of 20:30:30 over the 5,000-meter course at Oak Park in Clark with Sallade
taking 12th in 21:49.70, junior Annie Whitman coming in 14th in 22:11.60, and junior Laura Prothero placing 26th in 23:38.40. “That was definitely one of the highlights, the boys did so well and there were so many PRs on both the boys’ and girls’ teams,” said Sallade. “It was a good, competitive race. Everyone was racing hard, it was so encouraging. I loved how we were all screaming each other hoarse until the last person crossed the finish line. It was a really good day and a really good last cross country meet in high school.” In Szeliga’s view, the girls’ success at sectional bodes well for the future. “I think it builds; people are attracted,” said Szeliga. “When there is excitement around it, the kids want to do it. I am so proud of them that they are so good, it is so exciting. These girls have established the girls’ team basically.” With the trio of Park, W h it man, and P rot hero returning, the team has a strong core. “Sophia went to Wilberforce through eighth grade and then she went to Rutgers Prep but then came back,” said Szeliga. “We knew she was a great r u n ner. W hen her mom emailed me that she was coming back I was so excited. She is very fast, she had a great season. Annie and Laura, my next two runners, improved so much from last year. They took minutes off their time. Annie was my most improved runner last year so she is just hitting her stride with running and feeling great. Everything was new to her. Running was new to a lot of these girls.” But the graduation of Sallade will leave a void. “I am going to miss her so much, I can’t imagine the team without her,” said Szeliga. Sallade, for her part, has gained a lot from running on the Wilberforce team. “Cross country has taught me so many important lessons,” said Sallade. “It taught me the value of putting in the hard work. It has given me confidence. It has given me really deep friendships because you are literally running miles alongside people and you have to talk to them every day.” —Bill Alden
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Allowing the winter sports season to go forward, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said last Wednesday that scholastic, youth and adult recreational indoor sports games and practices would be able to resume on January 2. Murphy’s previous executive order, issued on November 30, suspending all indoor sports activities for the scholastic, youth and adult recreational levels effective December 5 was due to expire last Saturday. “Given the safety protocols we have in place and the stability in our numbers (COVID reported cases) over the last month, although stability at an uncomfortably high level, we feel confident we can move forward by
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and continued support, and looks forward to the beginning of the indoor, winter, scholastic sports season — specifically, NJSIAA season 2,” said the organization in a statement. Under its plan, basketball, fencing, and bowling are also to take place in Season 2 with their practices slated to start on January 11 and games beginning on January 26 and running to March 6. Swimming and indoor track will be held in Season 2A with practices starting on February 1 and competition beginning on February 16 and running to March 27. Season 3 will include wrestling, gymnastics and girls volleyball with practices to start on March 1 with regular season action going from March 16 to April 24.
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Evangelisto “Angelo” DiMeglio Ev a n g e l i s to “A n g e l o” DiMeglio, 82, of Princeton passed away suddenly on Monday, December 28, 2020. Predeceased by his parents Francesco and Lucia ( Cuomo) DiMeglio, he is survived by his wife Annu n ziata “Nancy” ( Sas so) DiMeglio; son Frank DiMeglio (Laura); daughters L is a D i Meglio and Julie Willenbacher; grandchildren A lex DiMeglio, Melissa Dean (Jonathan), Jillian D i Meglio, Jordan DiMeglio, Christian
Evangelisto Willenbacher, Grayson Willenbacher; great-grandson, Sebastian Michael Dean ; brothers and sisters in the U.S. and Ischia, Italy; and many extended family. A memorial service will be held at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are under the direction of MatherHodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
L e s l e y J o h n s to n , 72 , of Skillman, New Jersey, passed away at Princeton Penn Medical Center on December 22, 2020. Lesley was born in Trenton, New Jersey, and spent her childhood in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She went on to graduate from Princeton Day School in Princeton, New Jersey. She then followed in her mother’s footsteps and attended Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, graduating in 1970. After college, Lesley became a social worker at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and The Carrier Clinic in Belle Mead, New Jersey, before devoting herself full-time to raising two wonderful boys, Tim and
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Donald Charles Long Donald Charles Long of Doylestown, PA, formerly of Yardley, PA, passed away on December 22 at the age of 83 after a long illness. For 60 years he was the loving husband of Doris R. Long. He was also the devoted father of Donna L. Long and David B. Long and the proud grandfather of Merritt C. Long. He is also survived by his younger brother Barry Long of Charlotte, NC. Donald was born in Allentown, PA, in July 1937 to Charles and Pearl Long and grew up in neighboring Emmaus, PA. He graduated from Emmaus High School in 1955 and then earned a BS degree in electrical engineering from Penn State University in 1959. For many
years afterwards, Donald, Doris, and a loyal group of friends would attend Penn State home football games at Beaver Stadium. After marrying the former Doris R. Landis in 1960 at Saint Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Dublin, PA, Donald and Doris lived in the Germantown section of Philadelphia where Donald worked at Philco while earning his master’s degree in electrical engineering at the Drexel Institute of Technology (now Drexel University) in 1964. After graduation he got a job building satellites for RCA in Hightstown, NJ, and they moved to Yardley borough, eventually buying a house for their growing family in Lower Makefield Township. After a few years, Donald moved to a new job as a research engineer at Princeton University’s Department of Astrophysical Sciences. There he worked on various projects including building cameras for sounding rockets and large astronomical telescopes. In 1983 he moved over to the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory on the Forrestal Campus of Princeton University where he designed diagnostic equipment for large tokamak nuclear fusion reactors, eventually retiring in 2002. Ever the avid outdoorsman, as a youth Donald raised pigeons and trapped muskrats to earn pocket money. As an adult, he enjoyed fishing and hunting deer, bear, and turkey, particularly in Elk and Cameron Counties in northwestern Pennsylvania. He was a founding member of the “Thirteen Buck” hunting club in Benezette, Elk County, PA, which is located in the home range of the state’s only wild Rocky Mountain Elk herd. Donald was also a lifelong home gardener of both vegetables and flowers. For over two decades he had a community garden plot in Lower Makefield Township, first at the old Vargo farm on Woodside Road, then at the Patterson Farm, and finally back to the Vargo farm which after 2001 had become the new Memorial Park and Garden of Reflection. Due to the pandemic, all services will be private. An outdoor memorial service in the late spring/early summer of 2021 is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Donald’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation at www.rmef.org/donate/ memorials-honoraria.
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John Evelyn duPont Irving Jr. died at his home in Princeton, New Jersey, on December 13th, 2020. John was born on December 24th, 1948 in Wilmington, DE, to Louise and John Irving. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Lynn Lu Irving, and his three children, Geoffrey, Michael, and Anne Irving. He is also survived by his younger siblings Douglas, David, and Carol. After graduation from St. George’s School in Middleton, RI, in 1967, John attended Kenyon College, where he graduated in 1971. He then enlisted in the United States Army on October 20th, 1971 and served at home and abroad as a Counterintelligence Agent. John left the Army in 1975 as a Sergeant. After leaving the Army, John moved to Princeton, NJ, and devoted himself to the art of the written word. He made a living as a freelance journalist and contributing author to a number of journals and magazines. John married Lu Xiong Ying (“Lynn”) in 1989. Over the course of the next 30 years, John worked as an Editor at the National Association of Scholars while raising his three children in Princeton. He impressed his love of music, art, and the written word onto his children, and was well known for his volunteer work with Princeton Arts Council’s Café Improv and life drawing class. John was a loving and caring husband, father, and friend. His loss is mourned by all those who knew him and enjoyed making art with him. His family plans to hold a memorial wake once circumstances permit gatherings again. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Princeton Charter School Capital & Endowment Fund, 100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.
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Roslyn Denard, a longtime resident of Princeton, died at the age of 96 on December 31st at Stonebridge in Skillman, NJ. Roz was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated with a degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania. She was married to her loving husband, Norman, of 73 years. Norm and Roz moved to Princeton in the early ’50s where they created a wonderful home for their three children. In 1962 Roz started working at the Princeton Packet, selling classified ads over the phone, and retired 32 years later as General Manager of the group of 13 regional newspapers. Throughout her tenure with the Packet her business passion never waned. After Roz retired she became a Princeton Townsh ip C om m it te e woma n for the next six years. One of the major accomplishments during her term on the Township Committee was the formation of the Human Services Commission in 1998. This included involvement with Secure @ Home and Chore Corps, a community service spinoff of Community Without Walls ( CW W — an outstanding Princeton organization that makes it possible for people to stay in their own homes as long as they so desire and are able to do so). Roz was extremely proud to be one of the founders of CWW. As an advocate of services for senior citizens, Ms. Denard’s key causes included bringing market-rate senior housing to Princeton and building a senior center in town through the Coalition for Senior Housing. She was also a member of the Final Exit Network, a volunteer right-to-die organization, as well as a volunteer at Reading for the Blind. Leadership was clearly a strength of hers as was demonstrated by her commitment to her community at The Jewish Center as President of the Women’s Division for many years between 1956 and 1970. She also played a key role in the building of and the moving to its current location. Experiencing the world and its varied cultures was also a priority in her and her husband’s lives, subsequently leading to visits to over 50 countries worldwide and
many states within America. The two always brought back, among other things, incredible stories and pictures. Both she and Norm made frequent trips to NYC, Philadelphia, and DC to experience museums, theater, musical performances, and to participate in civil-rights marches. If you knew Roz, you knew she was a lover of art, music, history, and architecture. She loved to make things happen, was an outstanding communicator, a high achiever, and loved living in Princeton. Roz was incredibly grateful for the wonderful life she had which was truly enhanced by her lifelong friendships made right here in Princeton. Rosly n is s u r v ive d by her husband Norman, her son Jeff, and her daughter Lisa Denard (Peter Koval), as well as five grandchildren, Sean, Jessica, Tracy, Amanda, and Alexis, and two great- grandchildren, Evelyn and Walker. She is predeceased by her parents Jack and Fan Silvers, her sister Maxine Bradie, and her daughter, Karen Denard Goldman. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
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Henry Welling Lane died at his home in Bay Head, N.J., on December 12. He was 65 and had battled pancreatic cancer for 27 months. The fifth of seven children of Arthur Stephen and Sally Kuser Lane, he grew up in Harbourton, N.J. He was a fiercely competitive natural athlete who played hockey, football, and lacrosse at Princeton Day School and Middlesex School. Like his father, he attended Princeton University, where he played on freshman and varsity teams in all three sports. Following his 1978 graduation, he was accepted into Proctor & Gamble’s s ales t rain ing prog ram, working for the food division in New England. He went on to management sales positions in Tom’s of Maine, Environmental Products Corp., and Nestlé Waters North America. He married Cecily Maureen Glavin in 1991. Five years later, he became a partner in Dioptics Medical Products, a medical eyewear business, and they and their first son moved to San Luis Obispo, Calif. While serving as CEO/President, his interest in innovation led to his being granted 114 patents. He named one popular line of eyewear cases “Kerney Cases,” the name of his second son and his maternal grandmother’s maiden name. During the years in San Luis Obispo, he was active in local non-profits, serving on the boards of the San Luis Obispo County YMCA and the United Way of San Luis Obispo County, and as the civilian representative on the Parole Board of the County of San Luis Obispo Probation Department. His personal yardstick for determining how and where to focus his energy was : “Serve others, nurture potential, enrich lives.” He was an active board chair for Mission College Prep, the private Catholic school his sons attended. Like his father before him, he helped chauffeur his sons to practice, traveling teams, and tournaments, missing his front-row seat at their games only when he was traveling for business. He organized a mentoring program at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Orfalea School of Business. He was also loyal to his alma mater, serving in various volunteer roles around fundraising and community service. Following his divorce and his family’s relocation to the East, he and the family dog, Oreo, drove east in 2015 to live fulltime at his favorite place, the Lane family shore house. After years of visiting Bay Head some part of each summer, he settled into a life of hosting family and friends year-round, broken up by trips to see his sons
await a time when his family and friends can join in celebrating Henry’s life. Donations in his memory may be sent to the San Luis Obispo County Y.M.C.A., 1020 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93401, or to the Bay Head Historical Society, P.O. Box 127, Bay Head, N.J.
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play in high school and college tournaments. He would pick up his mother on the way to Princeton and they’d share a meal and attend Princeton football, basketball and lacrosse games. He decorated the 1880 Shingle Style house he lived in with vintage maps and photographs of old Bay Head. His interest in the small town’s growth led him to work on other house histories, which he donated to the Bay Head Historical Society as a fundraiser. Like many people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he learned of it by accident, during preliminary tests for a hip replacement in 2018. He started this unexpected chapter by determining to live in the present, to face his diagnosis headon. He shared that outlook with friends and family, and soon had a steady flow of visitors from all over the country and different periods of his life. Every two weeks, he’d choose the most central seat for chemo, so he could learn from the experiences of people he’d never see again. He chatted up all sorts of medical professionals — physicians assistants, his pharmacist and chemo technicians, surgeons, and dieticians. A year after his diagnosis, his 94-year-old mother began to fail as he regained health. He joined in a rotation with his sisters, spending a few days a week visiting her, getting her outside on sunny days, watching TV sports with her. By the time the pandemic stranded her in her nursing home in midMarch, he had begun losing weight. He was determined to move her to the shore house where she had spent so many Augusts. He would call relatives and old friends of hers, letting her talk in those early weeks, later putting the calls on speakerphone so he could speak for her. When she died peacefully in early June, his health had started to decline. He pu s he d on, de termined to regain strength. He became a grandfather in September, and talked of moving to Charleston for the winter, to be near this sweet new life he was sharing through facetime sessions. He was hospitalized for weeks in October and November, and by Thanksgiving realized he was dying, as a steady circle of family and friends helped fuel his spirit. To his great joy, all three sons, his daughterin-law, and granddaughter visited for days right before his death. He is sur v ived by h is sons, Arthur Scannell Lane and wife, Gabby, parents of Camden Elizabeth, of Charleston, S.C., Kerney Glavin Lane and fiancée, Ashley Dodson, of Huntsville, Ala.; and Everett Richard Lane, of Oxford, Miss.; six brothers and sisters, Sarah K. Lane (Sam Graff), of Trenton, N.J.; A. Stephen Lane, Jr. (Marie) of Groton, Mass.; Mark K. Lane (Linda A xelrod ), of Little Falls, N.J.; Catherine S. L ane (Stephen Jacobs), of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mary K. Lane, of Weehawken, N.J.; and Teresa D. Lane (Edward Nelson), of Basking Ridge, N.J.; 13 nieces and nephews, as well as greatnieces and great-nephews, and many cousins. Funeral arrangements will
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(609) 216-5000 tf ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-06-4t TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep/Math/ English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon.net 01-06-5t HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-15-21 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469.
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TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
CHERRY VALLEY MOVING SALE: 1 Peachtree Court, Skillman. Friday & Saturday 1/8 & 1/9 from 9:30-3. Ethan Allen, Luxe Home, Bernhardt, Pottery Barn, leather sectional, Herman Miller office chair, decorative accessories, outdoor furniture. Items in great condition! Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. COVID protocol in place, please wear a mask. 01-06
STRING LESSONS ONLINE OR LIVE: VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS. Fiddling, Traditional & Suzuki Methods. Ms. D., Master Of Music, violin/ viola pedagogy. Teaches all ages/ levels, in Princeton area since 1995. FREE INTRO LESSON. Call (609) 924-5933 or (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo.com 12-23-3t CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Call Roeland- preferred phone, (516) 888-9687. Active original, (609) 933-9240.. tf
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(609) 216-5000 tf ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-06-4t TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep/Math/ English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon.net 01-06-5t HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-15-21 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 09-30-21
TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
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Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf MOVING? TOO MUCH STUFF IN YOUR BASEMENT? Sell with a TOWN TOPICS classified ad! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf CHERRY VALLEY MOVING SALE: 1 Peachtree Court, Skillman. Friday & Saturday 1/8 & 1/9 from 9:30-3. Ethan Allen, Luxe Home, Bernhardt, Pottery Barn, leather sectional, Herman Miller office chair, decorative accessories, outdoor furniture. Items in great condition! Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. COVID protocol in place, please wear a mask. 01-06 STRING LESSONS ONLINE OR LIVE: VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS. Fiddling, Traditional & Suzuki Methods. Ms. D., Master Of Music, violin/ viola pedagogy. Teaches all ages/ levels, in Princeton area since 1995. FREE INTRO LESSON. Call (609) 924-5933 or (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo.com 12-23-3t CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Call Roeland- preferred phone, (516) 888-9687. Active original, (609) 933-9240.. tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-06-4t TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep/Math/ English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon.net 01-06-5t HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-15-21 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 09-30-21 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-03-21
TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN?
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WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf MOVING? TOO MUCH STUFF IN YOUR BASEMENT? Sell with a TOWN TOPICS classified ad! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf CHERRY VALLEY MOVING SALE: 1 Peachtree Court, Skillman. Friday & Saturday 1/8 & 1/9 from 9:30-3. Ethan Allen, Luxe Home, Bernhardt, Pottery Barn, leather sectional, Herman Miller office chair, decorative accessories, outdoor furniture. Items in great condition! Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. COVID protocol in place, please wear a mask. 01-06
Specializing in the Unique & Unusual
Professional Kitchen and Bath Design Available
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PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-06-4t
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CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf
HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf
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STRING LESSONS ONLINE OR LIVE: VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS. Fiddling, Traditional & Suzuki Methods. Ms. D., Master Of Music, violin/ viola pedagogy. Teaches all ages/ levels, in Princeton area since 1995. FREE INTRO LESSON. Call (609) 924-5933 or (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo.com 12-23-3t
HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Call Roeland- preferred phone, (516) 888-9687. Active original, (609) 933-9240.. tf
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If you’re like millions of other people, you may be thinking about goals or resolutions this week. Along with health and fitness, a popular goal is organizing your home. Like other goals, your New Year’s home organizing projects can benefit from some of the following strategies:
1. Write it down. Thinking about organizing your entire home may be overwhelming. Creating a list of plans or ideas for each room is a great way to start your organizing plan. Grab a blank notebook and take it from room to room to jot down your ideas. 2. Start small. Completing one small project, like reorganizing one drawer in your kitchen, can motivate you because you see immediate results. You’ll be excited to move onto the next area. 3. Break large projects into small tasks. Not sure where to start in your cluttered home office? Create a list of small tasks for each area, and then tick them off one by one. For example, start with filing cabinets, then move onto the stacks of paper on your desk. 4. Plan your organizing time. Set time in your calendar or schedule to complete an organization project each week, even if it’s just one table or one drawer. When tackling a space like a closet or pantry, be sure to block out enough time to complete your project.
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TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep/Math/ English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon.net 01-06-5t HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-15-21 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 09-30-21 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. Of PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-03-21 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIfIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21
ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 WHAT’S A GREAT GIfT fOR A fORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf MOVING? TOO MUCH STUff IN YOUR BASEMENT? Sell with a TOWN TOPICS classified ad! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf
HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Call Roeland- preferred phone, (516) 888-9687. Active original, (609) 933-9240.. tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf PROfESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf
CHERRY VALLEY MOVING SALE: 1 Peachtree Court, Skillman. Friday & Saturday 1/8 & 1/9 from 9:30-3. Ethan Allen, Luxe Home, Bernhardt, Pottery Barn, leather sectional, Herman Miller office chair, decorative accessories, outdoor furniture. Items in great condition! Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. COVID protocol in place, please wear a mask. 01-06
For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188.
STRING LESSONS ONLINE OR LIVE: VIOLIN/VIOLA LESSONS. Fiddling, Traditional & Suzuki Methods. Ms. D., Master Of Music, violin/ viola pedagogy. Teaches all ages/ levels, in Princeton area since 1995. FREE INTRO LESSON. Call (609) 924-5933 or (609) 706-2209. cldamerau@yahoo.com 12-23-3t
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CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf
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01-06-4t TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep/Math/ English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon.net HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130
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