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Custom Suits a Vision and Reality at Jeffrey Scott . . . . . . . .5 Marc Dashield to Retire as Municipal Administrator . . . . . . . . .7 Grants Provide Invaluable Resources For PPS . . . 10 Princeton Professor Brangwynne Wins Award for Young Scientists . . . 14 PU Women’s Hoops Alumna Dietrick Steps Up For WNBA’s Atlanta Dream . . . . . . . .29 Defender Rebak Assuming Central Role for Undefeated PHS Field Hockey . . . . .31
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Council Approves Posts For Open Space Manager, Human Services Coordinator At its meeting Monday, Princeton Council voted in favor of ordinances establishing the positions of open space manager and human services outreach coordinator. Members of Council and the public expressed support for the newly created posts, which have been discussed for years. “I am here because more than 10 years ago I read an article in Town Topics that said because of budget cuts, the only person who spoke Spanish at Human Services was being laid off,” said Councilwoman Leticia Fraga. “So I volunteered. And here we are. I am so excited to move forward. It took a pandemic to make this happen, but Human Services will finally get the support they need.” Councilwoman Mia Sacks commented, “It has also been about 10 years that the town has tried to create an open space manager position, so I am glad that the two can finally come in.” Mayor Liz Lempert asked that the public spread the word about the new posts. “We’d love to get qualified applicants for these positions from the community,” she said. “Please help us because recruiting is most successful when you have a wide net.” The positions will be posted on the municipal website at princetonnj.gov. Lempert opened the meeting with a request that families consider non-traditional ways to celebrate Halloween this year. She has received numerous emails from residents worried that, because of the pandemic, trick-or-treating is not safe. “There are a few areas of town that see lots of trick-or-treaters. We’re not going to see that this year,” she said. “We’re asking everyone to rethink their Halloween plans. Those who do go out, try to keep it hyper-local. If you’re handing out candy, we’re encouraging people to not use a bowl. A lot of people aren’t really interested in participating this year. Just turn your porch lights off.” Chief Financial Officer Sandy Webb gave a report on the town’s 11th Best Practices Inventory, which is done by the state. There were 60 questions on this year’s inventory, 29 of which receive a score. “If you score really low, you have a chance you will not collect all of your state aid,” she said. “We have done well every Continued on Page 11
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COVID Numbers Rise, Halloween Approaches As new case numbers rise and schools open and shut, the Princeton Health Department notes that large and small private social gatherings where little or no COVID-19 mitigation measures are in place are major contributors to the upswing in infections. “The irony here is that in-person learning in schools, returning to work, and indoor dining, likely because of the controls in place, are not major sources of COVID-19 infections,” said Princeton Press and Media Communications Director Fred Williams. With Halloween coming on Saturday, Princeton police officials are urging the community to follow state and local COVID guidance, particularly in restricting indoor and outdoor gatherings. In past years, Williams noted, Franklin, Moore, and Jefferson Streets and the Ettl Farm community have seen hundreds of visitors on Halloween. “There are no approved permits for any Halloween-related block parties or authorized street closures scheduled for mischief night or Halloween,” said Williams. “Additional police patrols and Safe Neighborhood officers have been assigned throughout the town to ensure the safety of those Princetonians celebrating Halloween.” In their Monday, October 26 COVID-19 Update, Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert and
Princeton Council warned, “Traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, typical Halloween parties, and COVID are a scary combination.” The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has issued health and safety guidelines for Halloween, strongly encouraging everyone to wear a face covering. Costume masks do not count, as they do not provide the necessary protection. The NJDOH also recommends adherence to the limits on indoor gatherings (25
people or 25 percent of a room’s capacity) and outdoor gatherings (500 people, with social distancing), and recommends that any Halloween activities be held outdoors. According to the NJDOH website, “Those who plan to trick-or-treat should limit their groups to current household members, consider staying local, and limit the number of houses on their route,“ Further guidelines for putting out treats and other safety tips can be found at covid19. nj.gov. Continued on Page 8
Second Round of Resiliency Fund To Begin Accepting Applications A second round of funding for Princeton businesses struggling through the pandemic was welcome news to owners of stores and restaurants attending last week’s Virtual Business Forum, held by the Princeton Merchants Association (PMA). The Princeton Small Business Resiliency Fund will once again accept applications starting November 1 for grants of up to $5,000. The announcement came at the end of a meeting that also focused on issues related to staying open during the winter months, and the possibility of a weekend winter village in early December. The initial round of funding distributed last month granted 70 businesses with
$5,000 each. Princeton University, the founding donor, had pledged $250,000 and an additional dollar for dollar match to the first $100,000 received from additional donors. More than $100,000 was contributed by Stark and Stark, the Sands Foundation, Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s, and FirstBank, among others. With more than $100,000 remaining in the fund, it was decided to reopen the application process. According to information given at the meeting, applications will be reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. There is enough for up to 22 grants for qualifying businesses in Princeton. Continued on Page 12
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When Appelson, who now lives in Ewing with his wife and daughter, was in sixth grade his family moved to the Princeton area and he at tended West WindsorPlainsboro (WW-P) schools, graduating from WW-P High School North in 2004. “Not the best student in high school,” Appelson went on to vocational school rather than college, then worked as an electrician for a couple of years before deciding that his future was in the world of business, and particularly the clothing industry. He started taking classes at Mercer County Community College and eventually was able to transfer to The College of New Jersey, where he graduated in 2013 with a degree in business. During that time he was also working part-time at a men’s clothing store in Cherry Hill. “There was a small section of that store where we focused on custom clothing,” he recalled. “That’s where I started to develop a passion for luxury menswear and suiting.” Appelson eventually helped the owner to move the store to Philadelphia where they downsized and created a shop focused on custom suits and luxury wear. “After working there for a while and learning a lot, I started to develop a passion for luxury menswear and suiting,” said Appelson. Over the past six years, he has made a living and stayed connected to the worlds of both business, with a fulltime career in sales first for Paychex Inc. and then for Hear tland Payment Sys tems, and fashionable menswear, helping a friend who owned a clothing business.
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away from the typical rental options,” he said. “The corporate guys are still in their shorts and T-shirts, but the gentlemen who are interested in improving their wardrobe and style are definitely apparent.” Appelson has recently found success in targeting well-known athletes and other celebrities. Looking forward to building his brand and eventually opening a showroom of his own, while still keeping the option of traveling to accommodate his clients, Appelson described his vision for the future of Jeffrey Scott. “I would love a small showroom with an experience around it, not like your typical shop where you shop and then you leave and that’s it,” he said. “I want my clients to come there and hang out and have good conversation over some espresso or whiskey, and maybe get a hot shave while they’re there and maybe listen to live jazz music on a Thursday or Friday evening, more of a social club.” —Donald Gilpin
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“The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock is just so frightening. I was 12 when I saw it for the first time and it got me really scared. I love the actors in the movie and the plot is just so good. I actually saw the movie a few months ago and it brings the same emotions.” —Diane Kramer, Pennington
George: “The Exorcist is really well done and they did a really good job to make it effectively scary for me. I watched it when I was 8 and probably shouldn’t have because it scared me to death.” Abby: “I don’t watch truly scary movies but I love Hocus Pocus. The heroes in the movie are kids.” —George Fuller with Abby Gross, both of Princeton
Kimberly: “I don’t watch scary movies because I don’t like to be scared.” Raymond: “The original Halloween is my favorite. There is no blood in the movie but it is scary. I was really young when I saw it.” —Kimberly Krauss, Pennington with Raymond Mitchell, Browns Mills
Nena: “I’m not really into scary movies.” Karina: “I don’t really watch scary movies, but once my cousin made me watch The Ring. I saw it about 10 years ago, and since then I am afraid of the dark. The scene of the little girl walking out of the well gave me some real nightmares.” —Nena Lechowska with Karina Korycka, Belle Mead
Marc Dashield, Princeton’s municipal administrator for the past six years, has announced he will retire in April 2021. “I have dedicated my life to public service as a member of the United States military and in local and state government. After over 27 years of service, I find it time for me to retire,” he said in a statement. “Consequently, I intend to retire as the municipal administrator for Princeton in April of 2021. It has been a pleasure serving the mayor and Council and the residents of Princeton. I am proud to have led such an outstanding organization with some of the brightest and most talented
public service professionals in local government.” Dashield was hired to replace longtime administrator Bob Bruschi in 2014 after serving as Montclair’s manager since 2009. Previously, he was a Plainfield administrator for two years. Before going to Plainfield, he was chief financial officer of Franklin Township. “Marc helped calmly guide Princeton through these early years of consolidation towards a truly united government,” wrote Mayor Liz Lempert in an email. “I appreciate his selfless service to our town, and wish him the absolute best in his next chapter.” — Anne Levin
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Morven is hosting The Justice Bell from now through Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, on view safely from the gardens outside the Stockton Education Center at 55 Stockton Street. The gardens are free and open to the public until dusk daily. The Justice Bell — modeled after the Liberty Bell — was created by Katharine Wentworth Ruschenberger as a suffragist rallying support around the cause of the right to vote in those last crucial years leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment. “Sandi Tatnall, great niece of the Justice Bell’s creator, and a former Morven board member, brought the Justice Bell to our attention and we have all come to adore Great Aunt Katherine and her important work,” said Morven Executive Director Jill Barry. “In this Presidential election year, and 100th anniversary of women achieving the right to vote, we hope the Justice Bell once again sounds a call to action and encourages everyone to vote.” T he Bell, created in 1915, has “Establish Justice” engraved on its clapper
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LET FREEDOM RING: Morven Executive Director Jill Barry, left, and Sandi Tatnall of Princeton celebrate the installation of the Justice Bell replica at Morven. and was not to be rung until women won the right to vote in 1920. The original Liber t y Bell “announced the creation of democracy,” Ruschenberger said, and “the women’s Liberty Bell will announce the completion of democracy.” Details of additional programming provided by the Museum of the American
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On Tuesday, October 27, New Jersey reported 1,663 new COVID cases, the tenth straight day with more than 1,000 new cases and COVID hospitalizations above 900 for the second day in a row. The statewide transmission rate increased again on Tuesday to 1.26, significantly above the benchmark rate of 1 that indicates the outbreak is spreading. “These numbers are sobering,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Mur phy in an announcement on social media. “We are still in the midst of a pandemic and need everyone to take this seriously. Wear a mask. Social distance. Wash your hands.” T h e P r i n ce ton H e a lt h Depar tment repor ted on Monday, October 26 that there were five active cases in Princeton, with five new cases in the previous week and 16 new cases in the previous two weeks. Schools At Johnson Park Elementary School, a student who was in school Monday and Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 according to an email to parents and staff on Tuesday afternoon, October 27. As a precautionary measure, 13 students and four staff members associated with this student’s class and their siblings will quarantine and learn remotely until November 11. Thirty-seven additional students who were on the same bus with the infected student have also been asked to quarantine until November 11. “It changes hour by hour,” said Princeton Public Schools Interim Superintendent Barry Galasso in describing the struggle to keep the schools open and balance health concerns with the effort to provide inschool learning, at least in a hybrid program combined with virtual instruction. “Every hour there’s another nuance. As the case numbers rise there will be more and more issues, and every case is different, unique, and individual.” In an email letter to PPS parents and staff on Saturday, October 24, Galasso announced that t wo additional teachers and one student at Princeton High School ( PHS ) had tested positive for COVID-19 and that in-person classes at PHS would be canceled until November 9. Two of the cases apparently originated from out-of-school sports programs, Galasso said, and none of the cases originated at PHS or were transmitted at PHS. Galasso suggested that the decision to return to remote teaching at PHS for the next two weeks was “based on the number of teachers who now must participate in precautionary 14-day quarantines or require remote teaching assignments.” He noted, “We reached a critical mass where the prudent
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thing was to go back to remote, but we have not had an incident of infection in school.” In an email to parents and staff over the weekend Galasso wrote, “These decisions are never easy and we have consulted with local health officials as well as our district doctor to ensure that we are making the best decision possible. The health and safety of staff and students is our top priority and we appreciate all the efforts they have made this week to follow protocols.” Wi l l ia m s ad d e d, “ T h e Princeton Health Department and Princeton Board of Health continue to work together with our public and private school administrators.” He further pointed out that “the guidance and safety protocols being followed by our school district and our private schools are comprehensive and it is serving the schools well.” He noted that the COVID-19 cases were originating outside the schools. —Donald Gilpin
Mercer Offers Free at Home COVID-19 Testing
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced that County residents 14 years or older, and anyone employed as a first responder or health care worker in Mercer, now can sign up to receive a free COVID-19 saliva test to be administered at home through a partnership between the County and Vault Health Services of New Jersey. In addition, the County soon w ill begin offering COVID-19 testing at popup mobile sites that visit different municipalities, also in partnership with Vault Health Services. According to the County, the saliva collection test for COV ID -19 has the same effectiveness as the nasal swab test. It is not an antibody test, but rather is designed to determine if an individual is currently infected with COVID-19 and has the potential to infect others. This test is performed under the supervision of a Vault healthcare provider through a video telehealth visit, eliminating the risk of person-to-person exposure to the virus. “Testing for COVID-19 is necessary to identify and be able to isolate people with infections,” Hughes said. “We expected fall to be a critical period with the arrival of cooler weather, and we’re already seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout much of the state. I encourage anyone who is symptomatic or thinks they may have been exposed to the virus to take advantage of this convenient option of testing at home.” Individuals seeking a test should visit mercercares. org to register. You will be required to provide proof of residency or employment. After your eligibility is verified, you will receive a digital link to Vault’s webpage to request a county-funded test kit. The kit will be shipped overnight with instructions on how to schedule a Zoom telehealth meeting with a certified health care worker who will virtually instruct you about how to properly collect a saliva sample for shipment to the Rutgers Clinical Genomics Laboratory for testing.
Test results are expected to be returned within 72 hours. If your test is positive, or if you have symptoms, call your health care professional. Any questions can be directed to HomeTesting@mercercounty.org. When registering, individuals should have their health insurance card handy, but a lack of insurance will not prevent someone from using at-home COVID-19 testing. Federal rules require the collection of insurance information to support the testing program. Under federal law, all forms of public and private insurance must cover FDA-approved COVID-19 tests with no out-of-pocket costs to insured persons.
Police Blotter On October 25, at 2:12 a.m., residents of Witherspoon Street reported that they observed two people, wearing gray sweatshirts, trying to steal two Kawasaki F250 dirt bike motorcycles from their backyard. The suspects dropped the bikes and fled. On October 24, at 9:52 p.m., a 31-year-old male from Princeton was charged with DWI and driving while suspended, subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on State Road for a vehicle parked on the shoulder of the highway. On October 24, at 10:10 a.m., a caller reported that D eWa lt to ols v a lu e d at $333.99 were stolen from a store on North Harrison Street. The suspect was described as a thin male with curly long, dark hair, wearing a yellow winter hat, blue mask, and black pants. On October 22, at 1:27 p.m., a caller reported that a DeWalt 20-volt drill kit valued at $279.99 was stolen from a store on North Harrison Street. The suspect was described as a bald male with a medium build, wearing an orange sweatshirt, dark pants, and surgical mask. On October 20, at 8:47 a.m., a resident of Westcott Road reported that someone took out a $50,000 loan through the U.S. Small Business Association using their information. The resident was able to freeze their account before suffering any monetary loss. On October 18, two shoplifting incidents were reported on Nassau and Hulfish streets with the same suspects described by the caller. On October 18, at 12:55 p.m., a resident of Albert Way reported that a person posing as a political campaign worker attempted to solicit $600 from them. No monetary loss was suffered once the resident realized it was a scam. On October 18, at 9:44 a.m., it was reported that a 2020 Range Rover Sport, valued at $ 82,000, was stolen from Caldwell Drive after 10:30 p.m. on October 17. The vehicle was found on fire by the Irvington Police Department on October 18. O n O c t o b e r 14, t w o 17-year-old females were identified in three separate reports of shoplifting on Nassau Street. Unless otherwise noted, individuals arrested were later released.
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Proven School Leadership for Challenging Times Beth Behrend is running for re-election to the Princeton Board of Education. Beth knows that the board’s most important responsibility is to ensure that every child feels welcome and affirmed in our schools while receiving an effective and equitable education. She brings a strong background in finance, law, and community service, and understands the governance issues required for effective board service. Under Beth’s leadership,
the district budget has moved from deficit to surplus, all students have been granted equal access to technology, and school facilities oversight has improved. For the last two years, Princeton Public Schools have been ranked #1 in NJ. Beth’s collaborative leadership, knowledge of our community’s history, and respect for transparency and inclusivity will be essential for the challenges and opportunities ahead for our school district.
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Grants Provide Invaluable Resources As Princeton Schools Battle Pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic may have shut down some businesses and forced schools to scale back inperson learning, but it has given Valerie Ulrich, Princeton Public Schools (PPS) grant writer and coordinator of special programs, the opportunity to ramp up her office’s contributions to the school community. “The pandemic has created significant need in our community,” she wrote in an email. “However, in response, it has created robust giving as well. While I find myself very busy managing the variety of projects we have in progress, I’m also overwhelmed with gratitude at the generosity and how the community can come together to make a difference in the lives of others. It is truly rewarding work.” Internet for All, Remote Care Support, and racial literacy projects are just a few of the many grant-funded programs supporting the schools’ efforts to meet urgent needs in the district. Ulrich, grant writer for the PPS since July 2018, Riverside Elementary School principal for two years before that, and a total of 27 years’ experience in education, reported a total of more than $2 million in grants that she is managing for the PPS in the coming fiscal year. She noted the importance of the connectivity provided to 45 families through the internet for All program, “essential to the success of our students during remote learning.” In partnership w it h Comcast’s inter net Essentials and T-Mobile’s EmpoweredEd programs, the district is providing free internet for economically disadvantaged Princeton families. Wit h anot her grant — which provides subsidized or free child care for more than 28 students learning remotely — the district, in collaboration with the Princeton YMCA, is giving many parents, who otherwise could not afford quality care, the ability to return to work without worry. The students meet in small pods at Pannell or Crimmins centers under the direction of the YMCA staff as they engage in remote learning with their PPS teachers. “Our racial literacy project supports our integration of social justice themes into our early childhood program (pre-K to first grade),” Ulrich reported. “Through this grant project, our elementary library/media specialists will engage in specialized training to evaluate and enhance our library collections to reflect the multiplicity of our community.” Racial literacy grants are also supporting teacher development and the updating of the library and humanities curriculum based on Social Justice Standards (a road map for anti-bias education), as well as the purchase of thousands of new library and classroom books for students. T h e P r i n ce ton O n l i n e Tutoring Network (POTN), managed by a group of volunteers and provided in the form of tutoring services rat her t han a monetar y award, engages 45 students
in small group tutoring with Princeton University graduate students and professors. In partnership with the University’s Pace Center, the POTN suppor ts students from kindergarten to grade 12 who are at risk of failure or in need of additional support. Growing steadily since its inception this summer, the POTN program is free to all who participate, and with many Princeton University tutors home due to COVID-19, PPS students are working with tutors from all over the world. Last year PPS secured a grant from The Nicholson Foundation in the form of membership in the Transforming Early Childhood L eadersh ip P roject. Offered in conjunction with the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association, the program supports workshops, resources, and district mentors in promoting teacher leadership in early childhood education. Employee wellness is the focus of a grant from Aetna Health Insurance, with PPS using prov ided funds to support a wellness portal, an online “one-stop shop” where employees can keep track of their activity, nutrition, and community engagement as well as learn about a variety of wellness topics such as meditation, heart health, and more. Other grants that Ulrich applied for and manages include two from the Princeton Education Foundation to enhance the PPS summer program and, from state and federal departments of education, more than $1M in preschool expansion funding; funding to purchase supplies and to run after-school and summer programs for at-risk learners from the Every Child Success Act; resources to upgrade the district phone system and bring PPS up to compliance with Alyssa’s Law (requiring the installation of panic alarms and warning lights); and a CARES Emergency Relief Grant to help the district with expenditures related to COVID-19. “A successful grant project can take months to put toget her,” Ulr ich w rote. “The bigger the project, the longer it takes to develop. Understanding our staff, our ability to commit to a project, the level of need, and the passion of the project team all aid in selecting the appropriate funder and carrying out a project. My role is to manage all of that.” Currently in the works are grant applications to win support for increased security in the district school buildings, a proposal with Sustainable Princeton to reduce emissions and fossil fuel consumption from la n d s c api ng e q u ipm e nt, and a proposal to expand preschool offerings in partnership with area private providers. In reflecting on her career as a teacher, principal, and now grant writer and manager of special programs, Ulrich said, “I have always worked towards creating opportunity and access for our children at risk and living in poverty. My office brings together those in need and those who wish to help. By
supporting PPS schools or our community partners like the YMCA, the YWCA, the Princeton Education foundation, local PTOs, or Corner House, just to name a few, we all have the power to change the trajectory of a life. It is through these investments that we can change the world.” —Donald Gilpin
Princeton Medical Center Gets Second Stroke Award
For the second year in a row, Pr inceton Medi cal Center ( PMC ) earned the Get With The Guidelines — Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, which is granted by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to high-quality stroke care based on the latest scientific evidence. To receive t he honor, PMC met or exceeded specific quality achievement measures for diagnosing and treating stroke patients for two consecutive years. The measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability. Before discharge, patients should receive education on managing their health and schedule a follow-up visit as well as other care interventions — for instance, an assessment for rehabilitation services. “The Get With The Guidelines–Stroke program supports excellent care every step of the way, particularly in expediting diagnosis and treatment,” said Dr. Paul K. Kaiser, medical director of PMC’s Stroke Program. “This is crucial when someone is having a stroke and every minute matters.” Philip Tran, RN, stroke coordinator at PMC, commended t he physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and senior managers on the hospital’s Stroke Committee for their leadership in pursuing excellence in stroke care. PMC also holds advanced certification from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. According to the AHA/ ASA, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. The AHA/ASA attempts to raise public awareness of stroke warning signs and the need for timely treatment by emphasizing the acronym FAST: Face drooping; Arm weakness; Speech difficulty; Time to call 911. Fast, effective diagnosis and treatment of a stroke takes on added importance in 2020, when individuals may choose to delay seeking emergency care due to concerns about the potential to be exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019 ( C OV I D -19 ) . P r i n c e to n Health is taking extensive precautions to ensure their health and safety. Learn more at princetonhcs.org/ healthandsafety.
“This is a process with many steps and layers and many approval processes along the way,” she said. “But we’re ver y excited about it.” An ordinance introduction to create an affordable housing zone, or iginally scheduled for this meeting, was rescheduled and will be the subject of a special meeting to be held Monday, November 2. Also moved to that date is a resolution for a settlement agreement with 375 Terhune LLC, a proper ty across from Thanet Road, and the municipality of Princeton. —Anne Levin
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year. This year we’ll continue on that path, so we’ll collect all of our state aid.” Council voted to pass a bond ordinance appropriating $1,720,000 for capital improvements including roof repairs at Witherspoon Hall and replacement of two dump trucks. The governing body also voted in favor of t hree resolutions for preliminary design services toward improvements on Rosedale Road. The town’s engineering department has received a $1 million federal grant for the project, which will help make it safer for students to bike and walk to Johnson Park Elementary School. It also represents a key trail connection between the Johnson trolley path and then across Rosedale Road to Greenwood Meadows and the Stony Brook Trail. Sacks said she wondered if this would primarily benefit the children that attend Johnson Park Elementary School. Municipal Engineer Deanna Stockton said it benefits the entire community because it is a central spot in the entire bike mobility system.
State Unveils COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program
Eligible New Jersey residents can now get help to pay back or current housing costs if they have been unable to make payments due to the ongoing pandemic. Applications for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program are now open and assistance is applicable for unpaid rent or mortgage costs from March through December 2020. T h e n e w $12 m i l l i o n pr o g r a m a n n o u n c e d b y New Jersey Human Services Commissioner Carole
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Johnson will provide rental or m or tgag e as s i s t a n ce payments on behalf of eligible households that have suffered a financial hardship due to COVID-19 and aren’t eligible for or have not received other housing assistance for the same time period. Funding is provided through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund. E x a mple s of f i na n cia l hardships include loss of income, reduced hours at work, being unable to work due to being high-risk or having to quarantine or isolate, and being unable to work due to a child’s remote learning. Eligible households must earn less than 450 percent of the federal poverty level, or $57,420 for single individuals, $117,900 for a family of four and $158,220 for a family of six. Households can visit nj.gov/humanservices/covid19housingassistance to check their eligibility under the federal poverty guidelines and submit an application. Applications for the COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program will be processed until funding is exhausted or no later than December 18, whichever happens sooner.
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Some of the requirements have been changed for the second round. The original grants asked for a credit score of 650, but that is being waived. “Those one or two businesses that applied and were denied, you don’t have to reapply,” said Chip Jerry, who chaired the grant review committee. “Also, some new businesses have opened, so you no longer have to have been in business here since December 2019.” The grants provide assistance with the costs associated w ith reopening and adjusting to current guidelines for conducting business. They can be used for expenses such as cleaning and sanitation supplies, technology and connectivity needs, making changes to accommodate social distancing, and marketing and communications. No businesses awarded funds in the first round will be considered at this time. The application portal will close once the funds are depleted. The fund is a collaboration between the University, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the municipality. Also at the meeting, restaurant and store owners on Witherspoon Street were asked to let the town’s Public Works Department know by early November if they plan to keep serving customers outside during the winter months. For any that do not, barriers that were put up last spring to accommodate outdoor dining will be removed to recover some parking spaces. Princeton’s Fire Official Joseph Novak spoke about heating elements that are safe for use by restaurants for outdoor dining. Tents must be commercial grade. “We had a couple that were essentially plastic tarps, and we had to nix that,” Novak said. “If you rent a commercial tent, they give you an external heater that is ducted into the tent, and a propane tank feeds that heater and is blown into the tent. The concern with something along those lines is you have to make sure the propane can’t be tampered with.” Situations can be looked at on a case-by-case basis. “I feel for you guys,” Novak said. “I know it is not an easy time for businesses. We’ll do everything we can to work with everything and keep you guys afloat.” Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros broached the idea of a two-day winter market the first weekend in December. Artisans and craftspersons, possibly working with the Arts Council of Princeton, would offer items in huts scattered through town, much like the annual Winter Village in Manhattan’s Bryant Park. “We need to have people feel safe in coming to local stores and restaurants, and we need to activate the streets,” she said. While some merchants expressed enthusiasm for the idea, others were concerned that the artisans would take business away from local stores. Lambros asked merchants to let the PMA know if they are interested. This
week, Mayor Liz Lempert said that idea is still being explored. “We’ve heard some concer ns and s ome excite ment,” Lempert said. “For the holidays, we are also working on some temporary landscaping for some of the tree wells, where trees had to be removed, on Nassau Street. And we are continuing to work with merchants to make sure they are able to stay out successfully when the weather turns cold. I think there is good, open communication there now. The municipal staff has tried to be accommodating. We know it’s a tough period. And we know it’s safer to be outside than inside. So to the degree we can facilitate that, we want to be doing that.” —Anne Levin
YMCA Launches Campaign To Inspire and Raise Funds
In lieu of its annual Centennial Awards, the Princeton Family YMCA has launched a campaign to celebrate the season of Thanksgiving with a unique fundraising effort. The goal is to raise $80,000 to support the Y’s many critical programs during the pandemic. The fundraiser and installation builds on the Princeton Family YMCA’s first Project Gratitude, which was launched in April of 2020 to show gratitude for essential workers at the start of the COVID-19 crisis by collecting artwork from youth in the community. As the pandemic continues, the second phase of Project Gratitude focuses on raising critical funds to sustain the Princeton Family YMCA through the coming months. The fundraiser gives donors the oppor t unit y to purchase a sturdy PVC foam core sign in one of four sizes: 9”x9” for $250, 18”x18” for $500, 18”x36” for $1,500, and 36”x26” for $2,500. Each sign can be customized with a design and personalized message to exhibit the donors’ gratitude. The signs will be installed along Paul Robeson Place on the Princeton Family YMCA’s fence in a mosaic format in time for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26, and will be exhibited through February 2021. “Our vision is that the signs will create a positive, colorful and unifying ‘Mosaic of Messages’ to inspire the community during this period of uncertainty,” said Princeton Family YMCA board member and campaign leader Vicky Corrodi. “As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted a project that would serve as a happy and hopeful act — and remind us all to reflect on what matters most in our lives. Because we can’t host our Centennial Awards this year, which is such an inspiring evening, we wanted to maintain our theme of uplift.” Proceeds from the fundraiser w ill suppor t the
Princeton Family YMCA’s continued efforts to assist neighbors with food security, virtual learning, and physical and mental health resources. The funds allow the Princeton Family YMCA to deliver safe and healthy activities during the crisis and to sustain YMCA’s many programs that connect and strengthen the community. Since the beginning of the summer, the Y has facilitated the delivery of almost 1,700 door-to - door food deliver ie s to v u lnerable neighbors, provided safe outdoor day camp experiences to 90 youth, with one in three receiving financial assistance, and hosted 30+ virtual learning sessions to support and encourage atrisk middle and high school students. “By coming together with this very intentional expression of gratitude, we are more united and we remind ourselves that we have much more in common than we think: as family members, neighbors, residents, and citizens,” said Kate Bech, Pr inceton Family Y MCA CEO. “Especially during the holidays, we must all remember what matters most in our lives and together, we need to aspire for a better us.” The campaign runs through November 19. To learn more or purchase a sign for the Mosaic, visit princetonymca.org.
Victory at Yorktown Is Trent House Topic
“The Road to Victory at Yorktow n — T he Wash ington-Rochambeau Trail through Mercer County” is the subject of a talk being given November 14 at 1 p.m. by the Trent House Association. The virtual event will be given by local historian David Bosted. The illustrated talk outlines the Continental Army’s historic march through Mercer County to the final battle of the Revolutionary War at Yorktown in 1781. The route of the march from Massachusetts to Virginia follows the roads and waterways taken by the troops of General Washington and French General Rochambeau, passing through Mercer County. Bosted’s talk will describe the route through Mercer Count y, highlighting the role played by Trenton and the Trent House. He will also illustrate how posters can promote this important part of New Jersey’s history as the nation looks ahead to the 250th celebration of the American Revolution in 2026. Questions and answers will follow the talk. To get the Zoom link, visit https://bit.ly/32UKTzrwith.
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Princeton Professor is 2020 Winner Of Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists Clifford Brangwynne is no stranger to winning awards. The Princeton University professor of chemical and biological engineering had 11 h onor s, i n clu d i ng a MacArthur Fellowship, to his name, before being named a Blavatnik National Awards Laureate this month. The $250,000 award is the largest unrestricted scientific prize offered to the country’s most promising, young, faculty-level scientific researchers. “Clifford B r a n g w y n n e , P h D, h a s transformed the field of cell and molecular biology through his discover y of what has been called a new state of biological matter,” reads a statement from the prestigious awards program. All of this fuss hasn’t gone to Brangwynne’s head. “It’s a huge honor,” he said during a phone interview. “I think it’s the biggest award for young scientists, and
I just make it because I’m just gone to college. I wasn’t the 42. There’s a big ceremony kid with chemistry sets in the that’s incredibly black tie.’ basement.” Around high school, he started getting interested in science. At Carnegie-Mellon University, he thought about majoring in Spanish or psychology. He took a biology class. “I liked the phenomenology but not the memorization involved,” he said. Brangwynne decided to tr y material science and engineering because he remembered a description given to him when he worked at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in high school. “One night I got a ride home from Clifford Brangwynne this guy who went to MIT, Brangwynne, who lives in and he told me about it. He Hopewell with his family, gave a great explanation, so grew up in the Boston area. I thought, hey, why not?” “I was not somebody destined In class, he was immedito do science or anything like ately intrigued. Brangwynne that,” he said. “I come from also worked in the Univera pretty working class back- sity’s biology labs, and beground. My parents hadn’t came fascinated by films
that showed the way cells constantly move around. Brangw ynne went on to earn a PhD at Harvard University, and did postdoctoral work at the Max Planck Institute for Physics of Complex Systems in Germany. The Brangwynne Lab at Princeton is described on its website as “an interdisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and physicists using principles of soft matter physics to understand and engineer living biological materials.” The work in the lab has applications for treatment o f A l z h e i m e r’s , a m o n g other devastating diseases. “Neuro-degenerative diseases are closely related to discoveries for which I’m being honored,” Brangwynne said. “But our work is pretty fundamental. I continue to find it incredible that we’re so advanced in technology, but still don’t have any treatments for these devastating diseases that rob a person of their identity. Losing the mind is probably worse than
losing the body. And everybody knows somebody who has been struck down with these things.” There is not enough understanding, Brangwynne said, of the basic biological, biophysical, and biochemical properties that underlie cells and tissues. “I sometimes detect in conversations with non-scientists that people are surprised when I say how little we know,” he said. “But we really have no idea, still, of how much of biology works. It’s so shocking to me.” Brangwynne likes to use a par ticular analogy. “If an alien space craft were to crash in the middle of Nassau and Witherspoon streets, we would be amazed and take it apart carefully,” he said. “We’d study the controls and try to understand it. And really, that’s what biolog ical systems are. They are the most biologically and technically advanced systems on the planet.” Nothing, he added, comes
close to the complexity of a living cell. “Just trying to understand them, and the way in which they’re set up — to get molecules to get together in just the right ways — somehow in that chaotic sea, we get form and function, and it is not understood at all. That is what we’re trying to do. I think we’ve made progress. That’s why people are excited about the discoveries we’ve made.” —Anne Levin
Methodist Church Member Receives National Award
Theresa Cann, a member of Princeton United Methodist Church (PrincetonUMC), has received the 2020 Women in United Methodist History Writing Award from the General Commission on Archive and History (GCAH) of The United Methodist Church (UMC).
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human being who values community, values education, and values the importance of providing an exceptional education to our students in a safe and supported environment. Letters do not necessarily reflect the views of Town Topics She strives to make the best decisions that benefit all Email letters to: editor@towntopics.com or mail to: Town Topics, PO Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528 of our students, staff, and families and understands that education is a community effort. While nothing is ever perfect (and nor should it be), I have undeniably found that community in Riverside and Princeton for our family. It is truly because of people like To the Editor: Beth Behrend. You want her on the Board of Ed to advoI’ve known Beth Behrend for six years. After moving from cate for you! Vote for Beth Behrend. Palo Alto, Calif., to Princeton with a newborn and a child BETH LEMAN in kindergarten, we hardly knew anyone, and we knew Evergreen Circle little about Princeton. Beth was one of the first people I met on the Riverside PTO; she was warm, welcoming, and inclusive. Because of her and other PTO executive committee volunteers, we quickly realized that Princeton was our home, and Riverside was a place to find friendships To the Editor: and community. We need leaders who believe in the course of action they For five years, I worked with Beth on the Riverside PTO, are taking and commit to their beliefs, values, and actions and observed firsthand her commitment and dedication in everything they do. Michele Tuck-Ponder has demonto Riverside students, staff, and families. She volunteered strated that leadership over the past three years as a Board tirelessly to ensure that Riverside was working to reach member and throughout her life, never wavering from her its full potential in everything that served the students values in her actions. She is trusted. As Michele says, her and the community. For example, she was a champion of platform for the Board of Education is the same as it was Riverside’s garden and a driving force behind getting our three years ago – equity and excellence for every student, elementary school gardens funded by the district. These financial responsibility, and providing 21st century skills gardens serve our students, schools, community, and com- for every student – skills of collaboration, communication, munities beyond Princeton. creativity, and critical thinking. I continue to work with Beth on school matters, and she Michele makes every decision through the lens of eqconsistently demonstrates her passion, and a solid, logi- uity, standing for her belief that every child deserves eqcal, and thorough approach to finding effective solutions uity when it comes to getting an excellent education and on matters big and small. I rely on her judgement and preparing for whatever path they choose in life. Michele decision-making because it’s fair; she looks at all angles has dedicated her life to public service, serving on Capiand considers every need, and while she is practical, she tol Hill as a legislative aide, holding leadership roles in pours empathy into everything she does. nonprofits like the Girl Scouts and The Women’s Fund of Beth Behrend is an active member of the whole Princeton New Jersey, and currently as executive director of a global community with an extensive reach of engagement across educational nonprofit. She has served on town Council and all Princeton neighborhoods and organizations. Princeton as mayor of Princeton Township, so she knows Princeton, Schools need Board members like her, who can effectively and how to manage a budget and deal with facilities. As build the necessary partnerships across all divisions and a commissioner on the Princeton Housing Authority, she differing minds, who will act as an upstander regardless of understands the needs of those with the lowest incomes. As differences, and who will do the right thing to accomplish the chair of the first District Equity Committee, she listhe necessary improvements Princeton students deserve. tened, really listened, to every constituency – residents, Beth’s experience and proven track record on the Board students, staff, and parents representing the vast diversity are invaluable to this district and most importantly to our of our community. The outcome is that we will soon have a framework for decision making in the District that will children. In these uncertain and challenging times, Princeton Pub- ensure that we think about equity for all students before lic Schools need someone like Beth Behrend, someone who we invest in or start new programs. Michele understands that affordability is also key. As a exudes the persistence, the fortitude, and the compassion to advocate for positive change that meets the needs of 30-year resident and taxpayer of Princeton, she knows all students more cost-effectively and sustainably. It goes firsthand the burden of property taxes, and she will conwithout saying that she is a results-oriented individual who tinue to make financial decisions that focus on the child and the community. We can also trust Michele to help us gets stuff done! What I hope to convey here is that she is a kind, decent select the next superintendent – finding a leader who has
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Thanking Supporters of Trenton Circus Squad’s Fifth Annual Fall Fundraiser
To the Editor: I am writing to thank our many supporters who participated in Trenton Circus Squad’s fifth annual fall fundraiser — Step Right Up! — on October 17. Trenton Circus Squad relies on Step Right Up! to raise a significant portion of our funding each year. Now, more than ever, your support is appreciated. Thank you for making the event a great success! For those of you who don’t know Trenton Circus Squad yet, we are a youth development program where teenagers from diverse backgrounds come together to learn circus arts and life skills, and to engage the community by leading workshops for younger kids in after-school programs and summer camps and traveling around the country to perform for the public. Participation is free for our teenagers and all workshop attendees and made possible by contributions. Currently, our factory is not able to accept visitors, but we are open to our Squad teenagers. Starting at 9 a.m., Squad members (wearing masks and socially distanced, of course) are doing remote schoolwork from our new learning center and preparing their own meals in our improvised kitchen. In the afternoons, they are honing their circus skills and broadcasting virtual workshops to younger kids through our partner organizations. For more information, please visit our website: trentoncircussquad.org. Like so many fundraisers for local organizations, Step Right Up! went virtual this year. We missed having our big-top tent at the Princeton Family YMCA, like in years past, but we took advantage of the virtual format to show off the Squad’s newly gained video production skills — and to make visits to some of our virtual workshop locations in Asbury Park, Camden, Newark, and Trenton. Thank you again, and we hope to see you in person next year! AMY MAYER Chair, Trenton Circus Squad Board of Trustees Overbrook Drive
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Dwight, NRG, Princeton University Press, Roundview Capital, Princeton Volvo, and Whole Earth Center. ANDREA BRADLEY President, Friends of Princeton Public Library To the Editor: DINA SHAW AND MELISSA GRZYMALA I am writing in support of Jean Durbin’s candidacy for the Co-Chairs, 2020 Beyond Words Board of Education, and I urge those of you who have not yet voted to support Jean, Column L at the bottom of the ballot. I first became friendly with Jean through common political causes and then through deeper work together on the executive board of the Princeton Community Democratic Organiza- To the Editor: tion and on the Princeton Civil Rights Commission. My husband and I would like to go on record for our wholeJean is now my friend because I know her to be authentic, hearted support of Beth Behrend’s re-election to the Board intelligent, kind, and committed to fostering goodness in our of Education. community. She is never quick to judge, and always strives to Serving on the Board and as Board president, Beth’s acsee an issue from all sides. Through all our interactions, Jean complishments are numerous: the budget moving from deficit has impressed me as someone who is highly effective, cares to surplus, talented new hires, schools ranking No. 1 for the deeply about people, and has a strong commitment to equity. past two years ... the list could go on. I think Jean’s skills as a lawyer and former social worker will However, beyond these many accomplishments, my husband also really benefit the Board of Education, and her collabora- and I want to speak to Beth’s character, to who she is as a tive nature will be a true asset. Jean is not only thoughtful person, to what she stands for. In our years of knowing and and analytical, but she is also a warm person, and deeply observing Beth in the community as well as church, we have committed to helping our schools and community be the best been consistently taken by her intelligence, her sound judgthey can be. I wholeheartedly endorse Jean Durbin for Board ment, her poise, her equanimity, and her unwavering commitof Education, and hope you will vote for her. ment to children (beginning with her own) and the importance AFSHEEN SHAMSI of education. For us, it is someone of Beth’s character that William Paterson Court can be trusted. We trust that Beth will only and always do what’s best for our children and our community. Please support Beth’s reelection to the Princeton Board of Education on November 3. HARRIET AND JOSEPH ANZEK To the Editor: State Road The Friends of the Princeton Public Library want to thank
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their sponsors for Beyond Words 2020, the Friends’ annual benefit for Princeton Public Library. We are excited to be partnering with our speaker presenter, HarperCollins, to bring Beyond Words 2020 to a national stage. This year Beyond Words will be a series of three virtual events with nationally renowned and thought-provoking speakers. Author David Remnick will be in conversation on November 7 with colleagues Henry Finder and Elizabeth Kolbert discussing his book The Fragile Earth. On December 5, Bakari Sellers will be joined by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman discussing his book My Vanishing Country: A Memoir. The series will conclude on January 9 with Kate Andersen Brower discussing her book Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump, with Princeton Professor Kevin Kruse. The loyalty of our sponsors helped make the needed expansion of the digital collections and virtual programming possible, enabling the library staff to do a tremendous job keeping us connected, informed, and entertained during these unusual times. The Friends of the Princeton Public Library thank you for your generosity in supporting the library’s efforts to “cultivate curiosity.” Lead Sponsor – The Gould Group of Wells Fargo Advisors; Silver Sponsors – Labyrinth Books, PNC Wealth Management, Howe Insurance Group, and Amanda Maher and Amar Gautam, owners of The Meeting House; Evening Sponsors – McCaffrey’s Food Markets, Turner Construction, The Bank of Princeton, Stark & Stark, Andrea and Patrick Bradley, Audrey and David Egger, Melissa and Tom Grzymala, and Kiki Jamieson and Will Dove; Additional Support – NJM Insurance Group; Library Corporate Partners – Elements, Jazams, and MOTA9 Creative Group; and additional Corporate Partners – Asteroid Companies, Bryn Mawr Trust, Church &
Supporting Michele Tuck-Ponder For Skills, Integrity, Leadership
To the Editor: This race for the BOE in Princeton is about competence, integrity, and proven leadership. We need people on the Board who consistently demonstrate that they have the 21st century skills that we are so focused on developing in all of our children — collaboration, effective and transparent communication, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and the capacity to collectively address the challenges facing our schools, whatever they may be. Michele Tuck-Ponder has those skills as has been demonstrated again and again during her first term on the School Board, in her role as chair of the District Equity Committee, as a commissioner on the Housing Authority, on town Council and as Township mayor, and throughout her personal and professional life. In today’s increasingly complex world in which new challenges arise at a sometimes alarming rate, it is essential that our Board of Education members are nimble, creative, and trustworthy so that Princeton Public Schools can achieve the very best for our students and community. Further, it is absolutely critical that our BOE members are actively committed to advancing equity. This is why we support Michele Tuck-Ponder for the Princeton BOE. Michele is highly skilled at working collaboratively with people, building effective relationships, solving complex problems, and finding creative solutions. Michele knows what it takes to get the job done — whatever it takes. Michele has the skills we need on the Board to address whatever challenges and opportunities come our way. She has done this throughout her life as a public servant and leader. Princeton residents can anticipate some of the challenges
ahead — dealing with COVID, growth, closing the opportunity gap — but there will be more. We need Michele on the Board to provide the leadership required to address those challenges and opportunities effectively, with integrity, and by always putting the students and community first. Please join us and vote for Michele Tuck-Ponder for Princeton Board of Education. FELICIA SPITZ Haslet Avenue KIKI JAMIESON Westcott Road WILL DOVE Westcott Road
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Liszt and Poe Join Horowitz In a Halloween Production of “The Mephisto Waltz” Is there really a composer who paints the infernal, the macabre, better than Liszt? —James Huneker (1857-1921) ’ve been listening to Horowitz Plays Liszt (Red Seal RCA) ever since the composer’s October 22 birthday. I hadn’t planned on doing Liszt for Halloween, at least not until I read the liner notes describing his fascination with the Faust legend, and how sometimes “one wonders whether it was Faust who attracted him or the Devil himself.” And how when Liszt embraced the church, he was dubbed “The Devil in Monk’s clothing,” alias “the diaboliszt,” who “feared God, but loved the devil.” When I wrote celebrating Liszt’s 2011 bicentenary, the music that most impressed me was a recording by André Watts of “Fountains of the Villa d’Este.” I played the same piece in my personal concert hall (the front seat of a 2000 Honda CRV) on my way to the dentist the other day, saving Horowitz and “The Mephisto Waltz” for the drive back. While the “Mephisto” sounded much as I described it nine years ago — exhilarating, vehement, audacious — I was more aware of the “charlatan” Charles Rosen refers to in a chapter titled “Disreputable Greatness,” from The Romantic Generation. According to Rosen, “The early works are vulgar and great; the late works are admirable and minor.” For Rosen, it was “useless to try to separate the great musician from the charlatan: each one needed the other in order to exist.” While “The Mephisto Waltz” seemed a good fit for Halloween, along with Poe and the usual suspects, I hadn’t counted on Horowitz’s rendition of “Funérailles,” which the liner notes describe as “one of the most persuasive funeral pieces ever composed.” Because Liszt dated it October 1849, “popular belief has singled it out as having been written in memory of Chopin,” who had died at the age of 40 on October 17. However, several Liszt biographers “prefer to believe” it was written to honor “other friends who had lost their lives in that year of political revolution.” Something Happened So I’m driving down Witherspoon in the direction of Paul Robeson Place, “Funérailles” is on, sounding at first like the “persuasive funeral piece” promised in the notes. Then, as happens a lot lately, my thoughts veer in the direction of November 3, thoughts of hope and dread, fear and loathing, the music all but forgotten. Horowitz sounds as far away as the date of the actual performance on December 19, 1950, a tolling of bells fading into a slow march, then a muted fanfare, a ghost of melody from 1849, “the year of political revolution” and suddenly that’s what it’s all about. Horowitz is back, and he’s not alone. Chopin and Liszt are
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riding shotgun, ahead of a marching army of Hungarian and Polish revolutionaries, and my humble Honda has become a pianistic juggernaut thundering up Witherspoon (there’s no “down” in this sound storm) toward Election Day, and there’s a red Mephisto mist steaming from the hood of the 20-year-old CRV that just passed its inspection and is good to go until May 2022. The lanky patrolman who waves me over bears a suspicious resemblance to Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life. He looks thoughtful, bemused, perhaps a bit wary as he comes around to my rolled down window after giving a long hard look at the hood, which he started to touch and then thought better of it. No, I wasn’t speeding. I wasn’t weaving. It was the music. I’m wondering is there such a thing as DUIL, Driving Under the Influence of Lisz t? “W hat was that sound?” he wants to know. “I heard you coming a block away.” Not about to try pronouncing “Funérailles,” I just say “Liszt.” He says, “You better have someone at Honda look under the hood.” When I open my eyes he’s gone and I’m in the Community Park lot, across from the firehouse. Yep, my George Bailey cop was a benign hallucination. But not the music. That was all too real. W hen I got home I tried to find some online evidence that I hadn’t imagined all that sound and fury. I didn’t know what to call it except that it was made by one man, Vladimir Horowitz, born in Kiev, October 1, 1904. A sentence from the liner notes jumped out at me: “The New York Times reported that the piano “smoked at the keys” during Horowitz’s American debut, January 12, 1928. So maybe the red mist rising from the hood had been for real. Online I found what I was looking for in a 1993 Baltimore Sun article by Stephen Wigler, who marvels at how Horowitz’s performances had “a multidimensional quality that made it difficult to believe they were coming from a single source.” And when he played “the famous left-hand octaves in Liszt’s ‘Funérailles,’ he made the piano roar so threateningly that listeners could be persuaded there was more inside the instrument than an inanimate steel
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frame, springs and felt-covered wooden hammers.” Horowitz could make the piano sound “as if it contained an orchestra of demons.” Poe’s On Board When I quoted Charles Rosen’s theory that it was useless trying to separate “the great musician from the charlatan,” that in Liszt “each one needed the other in order to exist,” I thought of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Always a likely subject for a Halloween column, Poe lives on the same wave length as Liszt and Chopin (1809-1849). In fact, Poe died just 10 days before his Polish birthyear mate, on October 7, and while it’s unlikely that the author of Tales of Mystery and Imagination was in Liszt’s thoughts when he composed “Funérailles,” he can surely be heard in the “biting, broad humor and Satanic suggestiveness” of “The Mephisto Waltz.” And Poe is the obvious answer should you give a literary turn to James Hu neker’s rhetor ical question “Is there really a composer who p a i n t s t h e i n fe r n a l, t h e m ac abre, b e t ter than Liszt? ” Reading Huneker’s chapter on L i s z t i n Me z z o t int s in Modern Music (1899/1927), it’s hard not to see prose deliriums like “Ligeia” and “T he Mas que of t he Re d D e at h ” i n “t h e s w irl of intox icat ing colors [that] goes kaleidoscopically on” in Liszt’s B minor sonata. This is particularly true given that the previous chapter, “The Greater Ch op i n,” i n clu d e s a rhapsodic pair ing of Chopin and Poe, “two supremely melancholy artists of the beautiful” who “lived and died almost synchronously.” Poe’s Haunted House From that mansion, I fled aghast … my brain reeled as I saw the mighty walls rushing asunder--there was a long, tumultuous shouting sound like the voice of a thousand waters .... —from “The Fall of the House of Usher” When I read an article in Sunday’s New York Times about the impact of the pandemic on “the haunted-attractions industry,” I couldn’t help wondering if Poe, a haunted-attractions industry unto himself, would sympathize with the professional purveyors of horror “fighting to survive
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this Halloween.” Would the author of “The House of Usher” be amused to read about Blood Manor, the haunted house located in his old Lower Manhattan neighborhood? With his weakness for rhetorical extremes, he’d likely be susceptible to the phrasing of superspreaders crowded together “screaming out untold droplets within inches of strangers’ faces.” D.H. Lawrence’s examination of Poe’s work in Studies in Classic American Literature begins by citing the “mechanical quality” of his style (the Poe industry, in effect) and the “mechanical rhythm” of his poetry, claiming that he “never sees anything in terms of life, almost always in terms of matter ... — or in terms of [scientific] force,” and that his “cadences ... are all managed mechanically.” That said, Lawrence can’t resist giving the reader a quick tour of Poe’s most famous haunted house with “‘its vacant and eyelike windows.’ Minute fungi overspread the exterior of the house, hanging in festoons from the eaves. Gothic archways, a valet of stealthy step, sombre tapestries, ebon black floors, a profusion of tattered and antique furniture, feeble gleams of encrimsoned light through latticed panes, and over all ‘an air of stern, deep, and irredeemable gloom.’” By paraphrasing most of the Poe’s “rather overdone, vulgar fantasy,” Lawrence seems to be appropriating Poe’s prose without actually taking responsibility for the excesses, as if to suggest, “This is Poe’s haunted house, he furnished it, I’m just showing you around the premises.” Lawrence ends his chapter by accusing Poe of trying to make the “ghastly disease” of love “fair and attractive,” thereby demonstrating “the inevitable falseness, duplicity of art, American art in particular.” ever mind the duplicit y, it’s a Barnum and Bailey world, where charlatans rule and masters of the infernal and macabre like Liszt and Poe continue to be draw large crowds to their tents at the great fair of art. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Frankenstein The prologue to James Whale’s film Bride of Frankenstein, which shows Mary Shelley, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and Lord Byron in Byron’s lavish villa chatting about Mary’s book of horrors, ends with a sly, fetching Mary (Elsa Lanchester, who also plays the Bride) setting the stage for the sequel. Today, October 28, is Elsa Lanchester’s birthday. To see her in theOF DISTINCTIVE SELECTIONS dual role of a lifetime, try streaming The WOODS, FINISHES ANDPrime. STYLES Bride of Frankenstein on Amazon You can also see clips on YouTube. A colleague has just reminded me that the notINSPIRING CUSTOM DESIGNS to-be-missed series Penny Dreadful with Rory Kinnear’s peerless performance as PROJECT MANAGEMENT the Creature, alias John Clare, is available on Netflix. FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION —Stuart Mitchner
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TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER: Before renovations of the State Theatre in New Brunswick gets underway, the historic auditorium is auctioning off some of its seats. chestra pit single seats fea- history, culture, and idenState Theatre NJ Hosts ture a solid wood frame, Auction of Historic Seats red upholstered fabric, and tity. State Theatre New Jersey has begun extensive renovations to its historic auditorium in anticipation of its 100th Anniversary in 2021. As part of the renovation, STNJ is auctioning off 20 historic theater seat pairs, seven VIP box seats, and 23 VIP orchestra pit seats. Proceeds from the Seat Auction will benefit State T h e a t r e ’s N e x t S t a g e Campaign renovation plans aimed at ensuring acce s sibilit y t hroughout the theater and safety for all, including an elevator for access to all theater levels ; upgrading patron amenities throughout the theater, backstage areas, and production equipment; and improving efficiencies in systems to reduce operational costs. The Seat Auction bidding ends at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Each item will go to the highest bidder. Winners will be contacted by a State Theatre representative by email on November 3 for pickup arrangements. An official certificate of authenticity from State Theatre New Jersey will accompany each item. The historic State Theatre New Jersey seat pairs have a patent date stamped on the cast-iron interior side of the seats as October 8, 1929. They were fabricated by the American Seating Company (also noted for their seats in Radio City Music Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, the original Yankee Stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, and the United States Senate chamber). The seats come as connected pairs and feature solid wood arm rests (with brass seat number plaques), curved plywood backs, plush red upholstered fabric, and black cast-iron frames with cast-iron period end standards. They can be free-standing or mounted on a floor. The VIP box seats feature a solid wood frame and red upholstered fabric with a rounded back. The seats were used in State Theatre’s VIP Loge Boxes and considered the best in the house. The VIP or-
squared back. These seats were considered one of the best in the historic State Theatre New Jersey’s house and were placed over the theater’s orchestra pit when the pit was not in use; the closest one can get to the stage. To view and bid on the State Theatre seats, visit https://STNJSeatAuction. givesmart.com.
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival Has Documentaries, Dramas
Tickets are now on sale for the 21st annual Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, which will be presented entirely online from November 8 through 22. This year’s festival features a curated slate of award-winning dramatic and documentary films from Israel, the United States, and Germany that explore and illuminate Jew ish
Many films will include a Q & A component w ith filmmakers, scholars, and special guests on the Zoom platform. The festival is sponsored by Rutgers’ Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life and is made possible by a generous grant from the Karma Foundation. The festival opens Sunday, November 8, with the opening film Aulcie, the story of basketball legend Aulcie Perry. A Newark native turned Israeli citizen, Perry put Israel on the map as a member of the Maccabi Tel Aviv team in the 1970s. Opening night will feature a Q&A with Dani Menkin, director of this new documentary film, at 5:30 p.m. Sponsors of the festival are invited to a private cocktail reception prior to the Q&A. T h e fe s t i v a l w i l l fe a ture several New Jersey
refugees. Her award-winning 2019 dramatic film When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit centers on a German-Jewish girl who is taking her first steps into adulthood at the same time as world events intrude on her happy, carefree existence. This family drama is based on Judith Kerr’s semi-autobiographical bestselling children’s novel. Nowhere in Africa, Link’s 2002 Academy
Award-winning film, follows a Jewish family in Kenya who fled Germany, and is a returning festival favorite. For ticket information, speaker schedule, and instructions on the new virtual format, visit BildnerCenter. Rutgers.edu/film. All tickets for individual films are $10. An all access pass is available for $90. Continued on Next Page
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CARILLON CONCERTS: A group of Princeton University alumni from the class of 1976 were among those attending the Sunday, October 25 Halloween-themed carillon bell concert at the Graduate College, along with local families and concert regulars. The concerts are performed every Sunday from 1-1:45 p.m. by University Carillonneur Lisa Lonie, rain or shine. Admission is free and there is plenty of space to socially distance. (Photo by Diane de Cordova/Animate Photography)
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premieres. The Israeli documentary Angelica, which explores the tragic relationship between the artist Boris Schatz, who founded the Israel Museum, and his secret daughter, will include a Q&A with the film’s director Daniel Peer, who is also Angelica’s great grandson. The Israeli romantic comedy Honeymood, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this year, takes the newly married couple on a one-night odyssey through the streets of Jerusalem. My Name is Sara, a drama based on a true story, follows a 13-year-old Polish Jewish girl who escapes to the Ukrainian countryside and must manage to survive after her family is killed by Nazis during World War II. Erez Tadmor, director of the Israeli dramedy The Art of Waiting, will speak from personal experience on the topic of modern pregnancy. The film was nominated for four Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Director. Chef Einat Admony ( Balaboosta) will engage w ith director Beth Elise Hawk about her documentary Breaking Bread, which follows the culinary journeys and collaborations of Arab and Jewish chefs at the annual A-Sham Food Festival in Haifa. Codirectors Amy Geller and Gerald Peary will discuss their f documentary The Rabbi Goes West, featuring a Brooklyn rabbi who ventures to Montana, with his family, setting up the first Chabad Center in the state. Oscar-winning German filmmaker Caroline Link will be the guest speaker for a special event featuring two of her films that focus on
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FEZZIWIG AND FRIENDS AT HOME: To keep the spirit of “A Christmas Carol” alive this year, McCarter Theatre is offering a specially curated box of activities.
McCarter Theatre Announces “A Christmas Carol” @HOME
While the pandemic has caused cancellation of McCarter Theatre Center’s annual production of A Christmas Carol, the organization’s artistic team has come up with a way to share the themes of the timeless story with an original gift box. A Chr istma s Carol @ HOME has curated items to create a version of the classic tale by Charles Dickens, while exploring activities and surprises. Each box can be used as a family activity or given as a holiday gift. Inside are individually w rapped envelopes w ith scenes that can be performed in person (or over Zoom ), character sketch postcards to paint, color, send, or frame; and “conversation cards” to spark discussion around the story’s themes.
“McCarter’s A Christmas Carol is such a beloved tradition that we had to find a way to do it this year,” said Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen. “With A Christmas Carol @HOME, we hope to bring people together and celebrate the spirit of family, generosity, and community in Dickens’ classic. We are so grateful to Bank of America for their support. They have been a multiyear sponsor of McCarter’s A Christmas Carol, and when we approached them about this innovative initiative, they immediately saw the value of connecting to our community in this wonderful way.” McCarter has created a special online portal at mccarter.org to enhance the gift experience. Patrons can explore additional content, access a full script and stage adaptation, submit photos
and videos from their own scenes and staging, and find local promotions from the community. Boxes are now on sale to the general public. They cost $40 each with a $5 handling fee. Shipping is included. The deadline to order is December 7, or while supplies last, to ensure delivery by December 24. Orders will begin to ship the week of November 23. Visit mccarter.org for details.
Newark Symphony Hall Creates Investment Committee
Newark Symphony Hall, one of New Jersey’s oldest and largest ar ts and entertainment venues, has announced the creation of a volunteer-based, sevenmember Investment Committee to shape oversight policy and provide fundmanagement guidance.
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Committee members come from companies such as G oldman Sachs and A ll i a n c e B e r n s te i n, a m on g other financial entities, and will help the venue achieve fundraising milestones while supporting its various social and racial justice initiatives. Committee members are Ka’Neda Bullock, president, Mas ter Plan Inves t ment Group; Kevin Clark, senior director of investment banking, Navistar; Chidi Erike, client partner, Facebook; Jerald Gooden, investment associate, A llianceB er n stein; Darren Harris, senior vice president, Goldman Sachs; Kwame Marfo, board chair, Accompany Capital; and Crystal J. Mullins, vice president — public finance, FHN Financial. “As a Black-led institution, it was paramount for us to create a volunteer-based body that understands and supports our goals and mission,” said Taneshia Nash Laird, president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall. “This team — comprised largely of millennials – will help our 95-year-old venue continue its unique pro gram m ing and outreach initiatives. Our committee members epitomize the concept of ‘Black Excellence,’ and will signal an important step toward ensuring the longevity and sustainability of our organization in New Jersey’s largest city.” The committee will establish investment policies while setting goals, timeframes, and restrictions. An initial fundraising goal includes the first phase of a $40 million renovation slated to begin in early-2021. Newark Symphony Hall B o a r d Tr e a s u r e r Tr av i s Reid, an ex-officio member of the committee, said, “The supplemental guidance provided by this committee will assure donors that their funds will be invested wisely. Our members have also expressed a willingness to support our many fundraising efforts.” “I cannot express enough just how important Newark Symphony Hall is for the
city of Newark. It has hosted legendary acts, served as a landmark for ‘Brick City’ and now aims to strengthen community economic development initiatives,” said Harris, a committee member who also serves on the venue’s board of directors. “I’m honored to be a part of the committee and to be in such good company.” The venue is now also shifting from a first-come, first-served, multipurpose rental model to a more intentional framework that centers around the creation of opportunities for local performing artists and a home for creators of color, according to Nash Laird. The people of the Greater Newark region are from the African diaspora, of Portuguese descent, Hispanic/ Latinx, and Asian and Pacific Islanders,” she added. “Our new programming will give these groups a place to see their culture celebrated.” Newark Symphony Hall has developed four new community-based initiatives: the New Jersey Youth Poet Laureate, a program designed to maximize participation from young writers of color; “The Lab,” which will cultivate artistic career pathways for local residents; an Artist-in-Residence program, which will support individual artists of color from around the world; and the Greater Newark Performing Artist Registry, a virtual resource and platform for local, selfidentifying performing artists.
PSO Plays Bach, Grieg, Price in Online Concert
International violin soloist Elina Vähälä makes a virtual appearance as part of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO)’s Sunday, November 15, online concert at 4 p.m. She performs B a c h ’s C h a c o n n e f r o m Partita No. 2 in D Minor on a program with a movement from Florence Price’s String Quartet in G Major arranged for string ensemble, and Edvard Grieg’s Holberg Suite. The orchestral works are conducted by Nell Flanders.
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“It is very moving for me to per for m the A ndante moderato from Florence Price’s String Quartet in G Major with the musicians of the PSO during these uncertain times,” said Flanders. “Price’s work is intensely heartfelt and deeply soothing, and the players embrace the vocalism and warmth of the work with total commitment. It is a wo n d e r f u l p a i r i n g w i t h the exuberant dances of G r i e g’s Holb e r g S uite, which showcase the virtuosity of the ensemble.” Flanders holds the recently named position of P r i nce ton S y mphony O r c h e s t r a’s G e o r g a n d Joyce Albers-Schonberg assistant conductor. She has conducted the orchestra in ballet, popular classics, and holiday concerts. Through a new partnership of the PSO and the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey (YOCJ), she now serves as the conductor of the YOCJ’s Symphonic Orchestra. Flanders concurrently conducts the Precollege Symphony Orchestra at the Manhattan School of Music, and the Chelsea Symphony. She has directed the Symphonic Wind Ensemble at The Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College, and taught at the University of Maryland – Baltimore County, Utah State University, and the University of Chicago. Born in the U.S. and raised in Finland, Vähälä appears regularly with all of the key Finnish orchestras as well as being a guest of orchestras across the globe. Highlights of the last seasons include debuts with the Orchestre National de Lyon, Polish National Radio Symphony, Singapore Symphony, Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Qingdao Symphony, RTÉ National Symphony, Gävle Symphony, and Shenzhen Symphony, and performances w ith the Finnish Radio Symphony, Lahti Symphony, Helsinki Philharmonic, Niederrheinische Symphony, Norrlandsoperan Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, and Colorado Symphony. The 2020/21 season will bring debuts with the Gothenburg Symphony, Norrkoping Symphony, Nordic Chamber Orchestra, B e lg r ad e Ph i l h a r m on i c, Prague Radio Symphony, and Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, and more. She performs with a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin made in 1780. Access to the virtual concert is $15 per unique device link and includes the ability to participate in a live chat while watching. Following the broadcast, viewers receive on-demand access to the concert for one week. To purchase, call (609) 4970020 or visit princetonsymphony.org.
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ArtJam for the Holidays, In Person and Online
“THE STREAM AT PHILLIPS’ MILL”: This painting by Patricia Clarkson is featured in Phillips’ Mill’s 91st Annual Art Show, on view online through November 1 at phillipsmill.org.
Phillips’ Mill Online Art Show Closing Soon
Those who appreciate art and like to support area artists have through Sunday, November 1, to view and purchase framed pieces, sculpt ure, and por tfolio items from many of the region’s best artists at Phillips’ Mill’s 91st Annual Art Show — online only this year due to COVID-19. Twenty-three sculptors, 96 artists who submitted framed work, and 142 portfolio artists are included in the show. Initial funding to help set the show up was
donated by community patrons and benefactors who also prov ided f u nds for awards including the Honored Artist award that was presented to Louis Rus somanno for his Studio Light painting. There were 18 more awards presented that include cash prizes. Many of the awards are in honor or memory of area artists and art aficionados. Under the direction of co-chairs Laura Womack and Tim Lovrinic, the art committee invited artists who live within 25 miles of the Phillips’ Mill, a historic structure located on the
banks of Primrose Creek just 1 ½ miles north of New Hope, to participate. They explained that the show would be held totally online. In some ways, this was disappointing, yet the committee lowered entry fees, increased artist profits by lowering the sales commission, and planned classes, talks, online artist bios, and installed an easy system for entry registration, judging, online viewing and study. Five jurors, artists themselves — Elsa Mora, Gary Weisman, Celia Reisman, Mark Bockrath, and Diane Marimow —judged the show
HomeFront’s ArtJam for the Holidays is a re-imagined art event, supporting homeless families, and taking a creative approach while keeping visitors safe and socially distant. Bet ween November 14 and December 12, ArtJam for the Holidays will display the art of professional artists and undiscovered artists who have experienced homelessness. In addition to an online gallery (artjamnj.org), the art can be viewed and purchased in HomeFront’s new Blue Garage Gallery at the Family Campus in Ewing. HomeFront’s Blue Garage Gallery officially opens with ArtJam for the Holidays, its inaugural art event. Featuring more than 50 local and regional artists, ArtSpace artists and SewingSpace creators, it offers one-of-a-kind art for sale, including paintings, pottery, glasswork, and hand-sewn items. ArtJam is a pop-up art exhibition typically held in Palmer Square. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ArtJam was offered virtually in an online gallery this summer. “We are very grateful for all of the community support for ArtJam, throughout the years, and especially during these uncertain times when we moved the display and sales online,” said Ruthann
Traylor, director of Artspace/ SewingSpace at HomeFront. “We were so pleased with our success of ArtJam Online and our Holiday Market in 2019 that we are producing an exciting new event -—ArtJam for the Holidays, which combines both.” ArtJam for the Holidays goes live on November 14 to support ArtSpace, the therapeutic art program at HomeFront. “Not only are these events fundraisers, they have a significant impact on encouraging the HomeFront artists and boosting their feelings of self-worth,” said Traylor. “Shoppers are supporting these budding entrepreneurs as they gain business skills and opportunities.” National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, November 15 -23, coincides with the monthlong ArtJam for the Holidays event. During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, programs are planned throughout the nation to raise awareness of the prevalence of struggling Americans, especially children. “Families in the Mercer area should not have to worry about whether they will have food on their plate or a roof over their head. We have seen a real increase in the needs of many residents in these times of economic downturn,” said HomeFront founder and CEO Connie Mercer.
Visit the Blue Garage by appointment for a personal shopping experience or purchase items online. “Bringing together the work of professional and aspiring artists makes ArtJam for the Holidays a different exhibit from a traditional art show,” said Traylor. “A dedicated team of volunteers and I have transformed a utilitarian outbuilding into a professional art venue. We are excited to have our inaugural event in the Blue Garage in time for the Holiday season.” Traylor added, “Through transforming this former storage garage, we bring both awesome art and the important stories of HomeFront’s work to the community.” The gallery will be available online between November 14 and December 12. Visiting the Blue Garage will be by appointment only with adherence to safety and social distancing. Appointments can be made Thursdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m. For m ore i n for m at ion on ArtJam for the Holidays, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities, contact Ruthann Traylor at (609) 883-7500 ext. 316, or email RuthannT@homefrontnj.org. For m ore i n for m at ion about ArtSpace, ArtJam, and the Blue Garage, visit artjamnj.org.
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online, the first time they had ever had to do this. All proceeds from the sale are used to help preserve the mill. For more information and to view the art show, go to phillipsmill.org.
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“Reflection” Exhibit at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville
Artists Jane Adriance and Debbie Pisacreta will exhibit paintings in an art exhibition entitled “Reflection,” running November 5 through December 6 at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. The pandemic, and the resulting quarantine, forced many people to be isolated more. For Adriance and Pisacreta, this was a time of quiet reflection which affected the kind of paintings they produced, and the emotions they felt when painting. “The title of this exhibit seems very fitting for me,” said Adriance. “Since last March with the pandemic ‘shut down’ and my isolation I needed to stop and reflect about the life I had taken for “REFLECTION”: “Autumn Vista” by Debbie Pisacreta, above, and “Leaning In” by Jane Adriance, granted. While life seemed so below, are featured in their dual art exhibition, on view November 5 through December 6 at sad and frightening to so many others as well as myself, I disArtists’ Gallery in Lambertville. covered a silver lining. In my appreciation for being alive, I followed a dream (with no excuses now) to return to the sensual use of painting with oils. I had been painting with watercolors for many decades. I was ready for this challenge and new perspective. “I am hoping you will enjoy my first exhibit of these oil paintings as much as I am grateful to have opened this door for me again.” Pisacreta has always found her inspiration and joy from plein air painting, but that joy was heightened during this last six months. “I was fortunate that I could continue to paint plein air while still maintaining social distancing,” she said. “Painting was a respite from all of the sadness and anxiety surrounding the pandemic and its
effects. It gave me a chance to feel peace and to be grateful for the beauty of my surroundings. I am hopeful that that feeling of serenity is translated to the viewer.” An online gallery of the paintings in the exhibit will be available to view at ReflectionExhibit.com beginning November 5. Artists’ Gallery is located at 18 Bridge Street in the heart of Lambertville. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit LambertvilleArts.com.
Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “In Our Nature” through November 1. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com. D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has the 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. Timed tickets required. ellarslie.org. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 1960-2020,” 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.
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Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Virtual Tour of Hamilton’s Princeton” and the “History@Home” series. princetonhistory.org. Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, has “This Too Shall Pass,” an exhibition of artwork by Hopewell Valley Arts Council members, through October 29. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Paint DTown” through October, “Syd Carpenter: Portraits of Our Places” through February 28, “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water” through January 10, 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.” Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.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 “Sampler Collection.” The museum is now open to the public. Advance tickets are required. barracks.org. Phillips’ Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope, Pa., has “91st Annual Juried Art Show” online through November 1. The mill is currently closed to the public. phillipsmill.org. Princeton University Art Museum has a virtual tour of “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography” along with many online events. The museum is currently closed to the public. artmuseum.princeton.edu.
Wednesday, October 28 3:30 p.m.: Princeton Recreation Department holds a two-mile cross country race for grades 6-8 at Smoyer Park, for kids not currently part of the Fall Running Program. Register at the Recreation Department link at princetonnj.gov. Thursday, October 29 10 a.m.: NJ Conference for Women, a networking and educational event being held virtually. princetonmercerchamber.org. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Princeton Farmers Market, Franklin Avenue parking lot, 46-80 Franklin Avenue. Music by Jim Matlack. All customers must wear masks. princetonfarmersmarket.com. 1 p.m.: Andrea Jenkins, vice president of Minneapolis City Council and first out African American trans woman to be elected in the U.S., speaks at “Queer Politics Webinar: The World I Live In, The World We Live In.” Via Zoom, presented by Princeton University Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies and others. princeton.edu. 5:30-6:30 p.m.: NonProfitConnect Impact Awards ceremony honoring Joanne Canady-Brown of The Gingered Peach, Smith Family Foundation, and NJM
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hour to view, and spend another hour to stay and sample food from the Jammin’ Crepes food truck. Masks are mandatory, social distancing is enforced. Includes a Zoom cocktail hour and artist interviews. ywcaprinceton.org/beyondpink. Sunday, November 1 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Fall Fun Family Weekend at Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road. Timed tickets must be purchased in advance at terhuneorchards.com. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.: Beyond Pink Art Show at Y WCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place. Ticket holders reserve an hour to view and spend another hour to stay and sample food from the Jammin’ Crepes food truck. Masks are mandatory, social distancing is enforced. Includes a Zoom cocktail hour and artist interviews. ywcaprinceton.org/beyondpink. Monday, November 2 12 :15 p.m. : Willandia Chaves, Virginia Tech assistant professor, speaks at C-PREE Bradford Seminar: How Urbanization Affects Wildlife Consumption in the Amazon. Via Zoom, presented by Princeton University. Princeton.edu. Wednesday, November 4 6-7 p.m.: “Paths to Success” online series sponsored by Princeton Family YMCA, for students grade six and up. Zara Northover Oly, ’08 sum mer Oly m pian and product manager at Quicken Loans, speaks. surveymonkey.com/r/ B77YKFF. Thursday, November 5 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Princeton Farmers Market, Franklin Avenue parking lot, 46-80 Franklin Avenue. Music by Kingston Ridge. All customers must wear masks. princetonfarmersmarket.com. 7 p.m.: “Sourland Mountain and American Indians: A Hidden Story” with Ian Burrow. Virtual event. Visit sourland.org for more information. 7: 30 p.m. : Fr iends of Princeton Nursery Lands annual meeting and program on the American Chestnut by Mike Aucott. Virtual meeting. RSVP to Karen.e.linder@gmail.com. Saturday, November 7 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 7 p.m. The first virtual event in the “Beyond Words” annual benefit for the Princeton Public Library features a panel discussion with David Remnick in conversation with colleagues Elizabeth Kolbert and Henry Finder from The New Yorker. The topic is “The Fragile Earth: Wr i t i n g f r o m T h e N e w
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by Sourland Conservancy. Free. ht t p : //t iny.cc /S C 2020Train. Friday, November 13 11: 45 a.m. : Pr inceton Senior Resource seminar: “Making Choices for Improving Physical and Emotional Health,” via Zoom. Dr. Cynthia Clayton speaks. Registration required, no fee. Princetonsenior.org. Saturday, November 14 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 12-2 p.m.: Flu shot clinic at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free for uninsured Princeton residents. (609) 497-7608. 1 p.m.: “The Road to Victory at Yorktown: The Washington-Rochambeau Trail through Mercer Count y” illustrated talk by historian David Bosted via Zoom, presented by the Trent House Association. williamtrenthouse.org. Wednesday, November 18 10 a.m.: “Regardez L’Art,” introduction to French vocabulary through discussion of paintings. Brigitte AflaloCalderon is the instructor. Registration required, no fee. Princetonsenior.org. 6-7 p.m.: “Paths to Success” online series sponsored by Princeton Family YMCA, for students grade six and up. Matt Roseborough, EMT and firefighter, s p e a k s . s u r v e y m o n ke y. com/r/B77YKFF. Thursday, November 19 9:30-11 a.m.: Social Coffee via the Y WCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends, via Zoom. Visit ywcaprinceton.org/ for more information.
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e offer healthy comfor t food. It is delicious food that tastes good and is good for you.” Otto and Maria Zizak are ent husiast ic about t heir new Ottoburger restaurant, which has just opened at 21 East Broad Street in Hopewell. And in the short time it has been open, the customers are equally enthusiastic, lining up to enjoy the indoor and outdoor dining or taking home a special burger.
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Growing up in what was formerly Czechoslovakia, Otto and Maria have known each other since the second grade. The importance of eating good food, with healthy ingredients was always emphasized. “My family were food people,” says Otto. “We enjoyed cooking, and eating good food.” Central European “As a little girl, I helped my mother and grandmother with cooking,” adds Maria, who oversees the Ottoburger kitchen. “We had our own garden, and we did a lot of preserving, including jams, pickles, etc. I also helped with baking.” Otto moved to the U.S. when he was 14, and Maria followed later, after graduating from college with an
M.B. in economics. They were married, and later were involved in five restaurants, including two in Brooklyn, N.Y. — Korzo and Brooklyn Beet Co. The focus was on Central European food with an informal menu, especially including their unique hamburgers. Their Korzo Burger was acclaimed by customers and critics alike, earning the “Best Burger in NYC” award t w ice f rom T he Vi l lage Voice, as well as features on the Food Network and the Travel Channel. They also received high praise in numerous publications. Despite such resounding success in the Big Apple, however, Otto, Maria, and their three children wanted a change. “We had been looking for a farm so we could grow our own vegetables and provide farm-to-table service for our customers,” explains Otto. “A year ago, we found a farm here in Hopewell with 53 acres. It is less than a mile from our restaurant. We grow organic alfalfa on 40 acres to sell to Double Brook Farm for the cattle. We also grow beets, beans, potatoes, carrots, and we also plan to add fruit crops. “We had been drawn to the culture, values, and agricultural riches of central New Jersey. We especially like Hopewell. It has the feeling of a country town, and a bit of European flavor, with friendly people walking around and interacting. A community with an actual downtown.”
Family Operation Opening in the midst of a pandemic takes courage, determination, and faith in the future, all qualities Otto and Maria share. And it is a real family operation. Their three teenage children (two boys and one girl) all participate, and Otto’s father, Otto Sr., also took part during the building’s renovation. “My dad is an artist, and he handprinted the sign out front,” says Otto. “He and my sons helped me build the furniture inside, and we used reclaimed barn wood for the tables. We are very hands-on. Maria is the chef, and our daughter, at 13, is a wonderful baker.” The interior offers an informal, down-to-earth rustic decor, with long counter-like tables as well as smaller ones. A black board lists specials of the day, and a NY-Brooklyn subway sign is an added attraction. The menu specializes in a variety of burgers, both beef and veggie, and an assortment of other dishes with a focus on informal central European cooking. T he aw ard - w i n n i ng Ko rzo Burger is among the very popular choices, and features all grass-fed beef patties, special deep-fried Langos bun, apple-smoked Heritage bacon, allgauer emmentaller (cheese), spicy beet house-made mustard, and pickled farm vegetable of the season. “The burger is wrapped in rising Hungarian dough and
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stuffed w ith fine D.O.C. gorgonzola, are offered, as well as turnip -squash pierogi (dumpling) with Alpine asiago and a choice of wild mushroom or Heritage pulled pork. In addition, there is Otto’s Goulash, a spicy beef brisket stew with crisp spatzle, caramelized onions, and Hungarian peppers; also Apple-Raisin Potato Latkes, including Heritage pulled pork, paprika ragu, or wild mushroom herb creme fraiche. Sides include red bliss potato chips, hand-cut steak fries, hand-cut yam fries, caramelized beets, and organic market salad. Wild Berry Shakes “We have assorted cookies and puff pastries for dessert, and we also feature delicious vegan shakes, such as Black Forest chocolate and New Jersey cherries; peanut vanilla; and wild berry, with local blue, black, and raspberries,” says Maria. “All the shakes are dairy-free, with an organic vegan base. We also have homemade sodas
with berries, including elderberry and black current. “In addition, we make our own ketchup, including our beet ketchup, pickles, Sriracha hot sauce, and preserves. All are made here in the restaurant.” Otto points out that local sourcing is a priority, and that includes the beef that is humanely raised at Double Brook Farm. A lso, sharing the vegetables grown on their own farm is very important, he adds. “To have any real control over bringing good ingredients into the restaurant, we knew we had to be a part of the entire process. The vegetables that make up our vegan burgers do not travel across the country. You can taste that in the rich flavor of our burgers and other dishes. Sustainable Farm Otto and Maria are proud that they have preserved the farmland privately, and their farm is known as The Zizak Preserve, a Sustainable Farm. It also includes their home, a 1700s-era farmhouse, which they continue to bring up to modern day standards — a work in progress! Prices at the restaurant range from $7 for a smaller burger to entrees from $14; shakes are $4, and desserts $6. Ottoburger can accommodate 48 for inside dining under normal circumstances, but now New Jersey regulations require seating at 25 percent capacity. Thirtyfive can be seated outside. All the safety precautions, sanitation, and social distancing are being observed, and Otto and Maria look forward to even more customers discovering their new restaurant. “I love to cook, and it is a pleasure to serve our customers,” says Maria. “We want to be a real part of the community, where we can truly get to know people. We hope everyone will come and enjoy our food. We look forward to meeting you! “We’ve had this dream to have our own farm and restaurant, with real farmto-table service,” adds Otto. “It’s magical for us. There is a lot to look forward to.” he restaurant offers lu n ch, d i n n e r, a n d takeout, and is open six days (closed Tuesday) with current hours 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (609) 552-5107. Website: www.ottoburger. com. —Jean Stratton
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Making Most of Second Chance with Atlanta Dream, PU Hoops Alumna Dietrick Produces Best WNBA Season
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lake Dietrick has few chances to attend the Princeton University women’s basketball games. The former Tiger point guard made one last year, and it may have launched a breakout year in the WNBA. Dietrick flew to Boston on her break from Lointek Gernika Bizkaia in Spain and went directly to see Princeton play at Harvard. She texted Nicki Collen, the head coach of the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, on the way to the game and when she arrived Collen was already there to scout Princeton senior Bella Alarie among others. “It almost felt like a sign,” said Dietrick, a 2015 Princeton graduate who ended her Tiger career fourth in threepointers made (210), fourth in three-point shooting percentage (.395), fourth in assists (346), and 12th in scoring (1,233 points). “I sent that message and the next minute she’s there, and we’re talking and hanging out and catching up. She’s an incredible person as well. I wanted to hear about her family and her girls play lacrosse and about things that matter to me. It all really aligned perfectly.”
While Dietrick didn’t try to oversell herself, she did make it known that she wanted to return to Atlanta, where she played sparingly for Collen in 2018. When the WNBA had to adjust its plans for the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Atlanta lost two of its guards Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes, the Dream reached out to bring in Dietrick. “Seattle did offer me a spot at training camp,” said Dietrick. “I turned it down because I didn’t think there was a place on their roster.” Signing with Atlanta, the 5’10 Dietrick went on to enjoy her finest of four seasons in the WNBA. In their pandemic shortened 22-game season, she played more minutes than ever – triple her highest previous average, even started four games, and she finished eighth in the league in three-point shooting at 44.8 percent from beyond the arc, setting a franchise record for three-point shooting percentage. She had career highs with 5.9 points per game and 3.4 assists per game. Dietrick explained that the improvements came with the new chances. “I think just always being ready for opportunity,” said
DREAM JOB: Blake Dietrick puts up a shot in a 2015 game during her senior season with the Princeton University women’s basketball team. Signing with the Atlanta Dream of the WNBA, point guard Dietrick emerged as a key reserve for the squad as it played in a pandemic-shortened 22-game season that was held in a bubble in Bradenton, Fla. She had career highs with 5.9 points per game and 3.4 assists per game. Showing her outside shooting prowess, Dietrick finished eighth in the league in three-point shooting at 44.8 percent from beyond the arc, setting a franchise record for three-point shooting percentage. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Dietrick. “I always try to do that but sometimes you don’t get the opportunity that you feel prepared for. This year because Renee and Tiffany sat out, I was able by necessity to play a little bit more and in those minutes I did my best. I did what I always do but it was over a longer period of time. Every season I think I have more experience and confidence and this league is really about confidence and knowing you belong and trusting that you can compete with everyone else on the court.” That preparation helped Dietrick excel in a season that was vastly different from any previous year. The WNBA players were isolated from the rest of the world in a bubble in Bradenton, Fla., for the twomonth season. “I think it was the hardest season, but incredible in so many ways,” said Dietrick. “There was the really unique experience and opportunity of all 12 teams being in the same place. That was so exciting and with what we were working on in terms of social justice and things outside of basketball, it made all of that easier to coordinate and be on the same page and unite. And also the lack of travel was great for our bodies, but on the flip side we were playing every other day. It was the most exhausting, but rewarding season that I’ve had.” While at Bradenton, Dietrick lived in an apartment during the WNBA season with two Dream teammates, Elizabeth Williams and Brittany Brewer. Players had the choices of living in a hotel setting or apartments. “It kind of felt like college again,” said Dietrick. “We all had bikes and we biked around campus. We biked to practice and biked to meals. It was great. Once the games started, you didn’t really have a second to breathe. You were just going. It was practice, shoot-around, recover, sleep, eat, play again. It flew by. It was awesome to have that support system of not living by myself which is what really happens overseas, so you had that added camaraderie.” WNBA players also united to promote social justice. Williams, her roommate, was also the Dream captain and a part of the executive committee with the WNBA Players Association and Dietrick could see firsthand the ongoing behind-the-scenes efforts. WNBA teams raised money and awareness for social justice throughout their season. “The league is 80 percent women of color,” said Dietrick. “For me to be an ally and learn while I was there and do my best to be supportive and elevate the voices of Black women was absolutely incredible. We had calls with the mothers of women killed by police violence, so that was incredible. We met Breonna Taylor’s mother over Zoom and we were able to talk to her and ask her what she wanted from us and what we could do for her. The No. 1 thing she said was just keep saying my daughter’s name, don’t let her be forgotten. To have her name on the back of our jerseys was fulfilling the No. 1 thing that her mother valued.
I couldn’t feel more confident that we did make a difference and we did affect change.” On the court, Dietrick felt ready to play right from the outset. Some players weren’t quite in the same game condition at the get-go, and Dietrick’s preparation gave her a step up. She credits her improvements to working on her own and playing overseas, but her path to her best WNBA season wasn’t a layup. There were ups and down for her after winning the Ivy League Player of the Year. Dietrick played just three games in her rookie season with San Antonio and Seattle. She then endured a rough season in Australia. “I didn’t play that next summer and had to reassess and look internally and see if basketball was what I really wanted to keep doing or if I was ready to step away,” said Dietrick. “I couldn’t be happier that I decided to recommit and reinvest in myself and my game. I went to Greece and had a great season and I’ve been playing in the WNBA and overseas since then. I think I needed that summer off to look and see if this was the right choice for me.” Greece got Dietrick going again, and she had her first stint with Atlanta in 2018, then a season with Seattle in 2019. She played the last two seasons overseas in Spain as well, and the seasons abroad have been important to her development. “It’s great to be playing in both,” said Dietrick. “That
gives me the ability to play against other WNBA players. If you can face off against them overseas it builds that confidence and overseas is where you can experiment and build your game and grow your game.” Playing overseas was her ticket back to the WNBA. The downside to chasing her professional basketball dream was time spent away from family and friends, an oftoverlooked sacrifice. “You miss a lot of stuff,” said Dietrick. “You miss birthdays, you miss weddings, you miss the birth of children. Your family knows you through Facetime. It can be extremely challenging and lonely. There are so many amazing, incredible blessings, and I’m fortunate to do what I do, so I don’t want you to think I don’t appreciate it. However, there is definitely a flipside to it and people don’t talk about it.” The mother of one of Dietrick’s Spanish league teammates has acted like a mom to her overseas, and the town she played for is one of the most passionate in the league. The isolated feeling overseas in some ways helped her endure the effects of the pandemic. Dietrick is happy to be staying home in the United States where she will work for Converse this year. “It’s a little bit of a break,” said Dietrick, who turned 27 in July. “I’m not old in any respect, but I felt like my body aged a little bit this season. Getting a little bit of rest and recovery and also being able to do skill work and things that you don’t get to do when you
play a full season.” Despite her success this season, Dietrick has no guarantees about next year in the WNBA. The season’s details have yet to be worked out with what is scheduled to be an Olympic year. She is prepared either way — whether she continues to play pro ball or not. “Princeton prepared me really well for that in that you’re always thinking about your next step and preparing for your future,” said Dietrick. “So while I’ve been playing, I’ve always been doing other programs, and making sure I’m ready if basketball were to end. I did a program with Harvard Business School, I did classes online just so you’re ready for that. At the same time, you just have to be optimistic and put yourself out there and sometimes take a risk.” In Dietrick’s view, her honest, forthright approach with Atlanta helped her earn another chance. The meeting with Collen was serendipitous, but it allowed her to show her desire to return to the WNBA. It’s all that Dietrick needed this summer, and all that she ever looks for as she looks forward to her next opportunity on the court. “My hope is always just to get a chance at training camp,” said Dietrick. “I never expect a guaranteed contract. I know if a coach will give me a chance and bring me into camp, then it’s on me and either I earn my spot or I don’t. Then it’s in my control.” —Justin Feil
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Princeton University Athletics and PNC Bank recently announced that Tiger men’s soccer player Alex Charles and women’s cross country runner Melia Chittenden are the recipients of the Fall 2020 PNC Bank StudentAthlete Achiever Award. Charles, a junior defender from Raleigh, N.C., earned honorable-mention All-Ivy League last season, as well as the soccer program’s William Trevor Trophy for most improved player. Off the pitch, he serves as a fellow in the Princeton Writing Center, mentor coordinator with Academic Success Today and is co editor-in-chief of the Tortoise Literary Magazine. Charles has taken a leading role within the team to bring soccer to underserved communities, while also leading team efforts to support the homeless population in New Jersey. In addition, he is a founding member of the newly formed Black Student-Athlete Council working to enhance the Black student-athlete experience at Princeton. He is studying in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Chittenden, a native of Manhattan Beach, Calif., is a two-time cross country/ track and field team captain and a first-team All-Ivy and All-Region honoree. She qualified for the NCAA Cross Country championship in 2019, and has twice been named an NCAA Academic All-American. Chittenden led the cross country team’s recent service effort to provide headphones to 2,000 students in the Trenton community to assist with virtual learning. She has also served as a community outreach intern for the Catholic Charities of central New Mexico, supported immigration efforts for the International Rescue Committee, and tutored inmates through the Princeton-based Petey Greene Program. She is a student in the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs while also holding minors in Arabic Language and Culture, Near Eastern Studies and Cognitive Science.
RISING UP THE RANKS: Princeton University women’s lacrosse star Marge Donovan soars to get the ball in a 2018 game. Junior defender Donovan has been invited to the tryout camp for Team USA in preparation for the 2021 World Lacrosse Women’s Championship. U.S. Lacrosse has invited 50 players to the camp, which serves as the selection process for Team USA. The camp will run from December 4-6 at the U.S. Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md. The world championship tournament is scheduled to take place from July 7-17 at Towson University in Maryland. Over the years, the Tiger women’s lax program has seen alumna compete for the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, and Israel in international competition with Nonie Andersen ’19 (Ireland) and Olivia Hompe ’17 (England) most recently doing so in 2017. Holly McGarvie ’09 was the last Tiger to earn a spot on the U.S. Senior National Team, playing for the squad from 2008-13. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Grace Rebak moved to the middle of the defense for the Princeton High field hockey team last fall and has now assumed a central role for the squad. “I played left back my freshman year and then I started playing center back my sophomore year,” said PHS junior star and co captain Rebak. “Now junior year, I am just having a voice back there along with my goalie [Frankie deFaria]. We are talking really well this year and we are communicating really well.” Last week, PHS talked the talk and walked the walk, edging Allentown 1-0 in a tense encounter on October 20. “They are our rival so we get really pumped for this game every year,” said Rebak. “Our team is coming out really strong this year. Last year we lost to them so we just wanted to come back and fight against them. It was definitely a tough battle today. Our defensive line was getting a lot of action; we actually haven’t had a lot of action in these past few games.” Rebak got into the action at the offensive end, making several forays into the circle. “I like to switch with the defense a lot when I feel it is definitely getting close; I like to control it,” said Rebak, who also plays for Princeton Field Hockey Club. “I like to get into the
corners a lot to get the opportunity. That is how I scored my goal against Steinert (in an 8-1 win on October 6). I just want to get my opportunities in there too.” Reflecting on the win over Allentown, Rebak believes that it set up PHS for a good stretch run. “This is definitely a good step forward, I think from now on we are going to excel,” said Rebak. “We have a couple bigger games later in our season. Lawrence is coming up, that should be a big game. We have to prepare for that and this was good preparation.” E xcelling as a leader, Rebak was elevated to team co-captain as a junior. “It is def in itely a big honor, I am really excited about it,” said Rebak, whose co-captain is senior Shoshi Henderson. “I am really glad I got that role this year.” With in-person schooling not starting at PHS until October 19, Rebak and her teammates have been very glad to get daily time on the field. “It is a good exit to get all of your energy out and that is what makes us play super hard at practice,” said Rebak. “We put it all on the field because we are all stuck inside all day. It is great.” Working hard at practice is translating into sharp play during games. “ We a r e w o r k i n g o n moving to the ball more,
being the first to the ball, that is a big thing that our coach [Heather Serverson] says,” added Rebak “It is moving to the ball, reversing the ball and being aggressive. We are connecting well even though we didn’t have a preseason.” Serverson liked the way her team connected in the win over Allentown. “We are always expecting a challenge from Allentown, it is never an easy game,” said Serverson. “They brought their Agame, we just had to tighten some of the issues that we had early on. Once we started connecting and thinking a play ahead, it worked a lot better than it did in the beginning when we weren’t playing that well.” PHS came up with a big play late in t he second quarter as Henderson flicked a shot past the Allentown goalie for the only goal of the contest. “Shoshi has been playing bet ter and bet ter ever y game,” said Serverson. “She is get ting bet ter on her feet with her skills in front of the goalie. She is very fast; she has been flying for us too on corners because she is so long and fast.” The Tiger defense showed its skill, sparked by junior goalie deFaria, who made seven saves in the win. “Frankie had some awesome saves back there, she is just doing a great job communicating,” said Serverson.
“We have been working on the marking. I saw lots of improvements in that today, so that was awesome to see. They are just really starting to click, they are finally learning how the others play.” Serverson credits Rebak with helping the team click all over the field. “Grace is getting more offensive as the season goes on,” said Serverson. “I think she is getting excited, seeing how her stick work is developing and her offensive skills are developing. In the past she just read plays very well defensively, now she is also engaged in the possession part.” With PHS improving to 7-0 with an 8-0 win over Nottingham last Thursday, Serverson is excited about how things are going. “I am just so happy that even though we didn’t have that familiarity, they are picking it up so quickly,” said Ser verson, whose team hosts Hightstown on October 29 before playing at Lawrence High on November 3. “I could not ask for a better team, they are such hockey students. In practice we are doing something and the next day, they use it in the game. I can’t ask for more than that.” While Rebak wishes there were more games in a campaign shortened by COVID -19 concerns, she believes that the Tigers can still have a memorable fall if they fine-tune things. “I would love to have a longer season but we are definitely off to a good start
and I hope to finish it well,” said Rebak. “In the bigger games, we need to work on sitting back a little more. We can’t get caught out because that is how the breakaways happen. We have to communi-
cate on the defensive line, one of us has to stay back at all times. We have to work on being the first to the ball on the faster turfs. I think we are going to be good.” —Bill Alden
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Junior Rebak Thriving in Central Role on Defense As PHS Field Hockey Looking Formidable at 7-0
LEADING FROM THE BACK: Princeton High field hockey player Grace Rebak, right, fights for the ball in a game earlier this fall. Junior star defender and co-captain Rebak has helped PHS produce a 7-0 start. The Tigers host Hightstown on October 29 before playing at Lawrence High on November 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Over the years, Bornstein has made steady progress. He jumped from fifth on the freshman team to fifth on the varsity as a sophomore after the team graduated some key runners, becoming a dependable runner who emerged over the season. “We nicknamed him ‘Wubby’ and it was an idea that no matter how bad it got, he would be there,” said PHS head coach Jim Smirk. “That’s where it started and all of a sudden he started doing things like winning races and we were saying, where did that come from? You’re supposed to be the security blanket and you’re setting the tone. Last year, coming out of cross country and going into winter, that’s when we really started to see him evolve.” After a junior cross country season that showed more promise even as PHS failed to advance out of sectionals, Bornstein broke through during the indoor track season. He clocked a new personal record of 9:48.38 in the 3,200 to finish fifth in the Central Jersey Group 4 championship and advance
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to the Group 4 state meet. “It was pretty motivating,” said Bornstein. “It really does show that hard work and a good mindset really pays off in your running career. Everything, all my training with my teammates, all the miles and hours I’ve plugged into this, it paid off. It’s motivating because I know that I can achieve more I know I can. When I went into that race, I didn’t really think I could run that fast. I just did what I could and I got a good result.” Heading into this past spring, Bornstein was prepared to take that moment u m i nto outdo or t rack when that season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The summer too was filled with uncertainty, though Bornstein and the team stayed motivated with challenges like having small teams combine to run the equal distance of the New Jersey Turnpike. Under the New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) plan for fall sports, public schools got a later start to a season that will be abbreviated to finish with sectionals on November 14, not continue on to groups and the Meet of Champions. The later start has affected teams finding their identities. “We’re definitely behind in terms of our team dynamic, but our training is fine,” said Smirk. “That’s the funny thing. You look at our workouts on paper and we’re in good
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shape. We’re healthy and working hard. It is taking a bit for us to be the team we want to be.” Aiming to help the team dy nam ic, B or ns tein has jumped into a leadership role for the Tigers. While many of his classmates battle back from injuries, he is trying to push the younger runners in practice while meets bring them race experience. “I do have a lot more responsibility on the team,” said Bornstein. “I was just used to being told what to do by coaches and seniors who are captains. It’s not too big of a task because most of this team is pretty respectful. A lot of the teammates want to do well so they listen up. I enjoy my role as a leader on the team, as one of the captains. It’s pretty purposeful for me to be there. I know that these guys are looking up and counting on me to be there for them, so I know I need to give it my best and full attention.” Getting off to a good start this fall, Bornstein won his first race of the season in 16:59 over a 5,000-meter course at Mercer County Park and then placed second in 17:11 in his next outing at Reed/Byrne Farm in Ewing. “Positive wise, just the fact that we have meets is really good,” said Bornstein, who has a personal record of 16:52 set at last year’s sectionals. “Some schools unfortunately don’t have a season right now. Just being out there and being able to compete is really awesome. The meets do feel different. There are a lot less spectators, we’re compet ing
against fewer schools and fewer runners.” With teams being limited to nine runners at each race, Smirk has rotated who competes each time. The PHS team is evolving with each race and even Bornstein still has room to grow. “Now he’s kind of got a target on his back,” said Smirk, whose team is next in action when it competes on October 30 at the Reed/ Byrne Farm in Ewing. “Guys know he’s good and so want to race against him. Even in our dual meets, guys bring the fire because he’s on the line. It’s a little different position for him. He’s been anonymous for years. That’s not the case anymore. He’s got a lot of guys gunning for him and he’s going to have to make that adjustment.” Adjusting to that role, Bornstein is balancing his own competitive drive with his team responsibilities as he tries to push the Tigers to new heights. Helping to set the team up for future success means being a welcoming influence to new runners and setting an example of how to get the most out of themselves. “Right now I’m trying to send a message that if you work your tail off and stay consistent with your training and stay healthy – eat well and get a good night rest, that eventually you’ll be better and find results,” said Bornstein. Based on Bornstein’s improvement each year of high school, Smirk believes that he will be even better in college. College running is something that Bornstein didn’t seriously consider until last year’s indoor track
breakthrough race. He has gained some valuable lessons about himself over his PHS career through the trials of plenty of races – good and bad. “I’ve learned that you can always do more than you think you can,” said Bornstein. “Running is a very mental sport. It’s really more mental than physical. In my 3,200 race and my cross country races, I’m hurting, my legs hurt, I’m in a lot of pain, but I just have to dig deep in my mind and tell myself that I can keep going and I can give more. You can apply that to other things in life too. Overall, I’ve learned you need pain to succeed in life. Without pain, it’s harder to get places.” As he looks to continue his running career at the next level, Bornstein is searching for the right fit in schools while still focusing on making the Tigers as good as possible in his final season with the program. Bornstein and his teammates are hoping to improve on their eighth place finish at last year’s sectionals to close the year and his scholastic cross country career on a high note. “I’m motivated because this will be my last high school cross country race coming up next month,” said Bornstein. “I’m motivated to do well. I’m also motivated because I’ve been putting in a lot of training over the summer and early school year and so have my teammates. We want to do well and show that our hard work does pay off.” —Justin Feil
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BORN TO RUN: Princeton High boys’ cross country runner Jacob Bornstein displays his form in a recent race. Senior star Bornstein is setting the pace for PHS this fall as runner and a leader. The Tigers are next in action when they compete on October 30 at the Reed/ Byrne Farm in Ewing. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Familiarity is breeding success for Hayden Masia and Hannah Van Dusen as they play their final season at first doubles for the Princeton Day School girls’ tennis team. Having won the state Prep B title at first doubles in 2019, the pair has helped PDS produce an 8-0 start this fall in their senior campaign. Last Friday, Masia and Van Dusen displayed their cohesiveness, posting a 6-2, 6-2 win over Amelie Halgan and Gia Villegas of Pennington as the Panthers prevailed 4-1. “Throughout the season, one of our main focuses has been making sure our points are structured to our advantage,” said Masia, noting that the pair also played a few matches together as freshmen. “For example, Hannah is really really good at putting balls away at the net and I am more of a baseliner. So especially on my serve, it is a good set up. We have been working on that throughout the season. I think it really showed today that you set up the point in such a way that you know Hannah can finish the point and be done with it. It works well as a pair better than individually.” Van Dusen enjoys closing the deal on volleys. “We try to finish points at the net,” said Van Dusen. “Hayden will hit either a serve or a really good ground stroke and I will try to look for shorter balls so I can attack it and get points.” With playing styles that mesh, the pair of Masia and Van Dusen is in sync. “Playing together with the same person for three years really lets you figure put your style and then your style in the context that you are playing with another person,” said Masia. “You have to complement their style as well as make sure that you are playing to your strengths.” Over the years, the two have become close off the court. “We have definitely gotten more comfortable with each other as we have played with each other,” said Van Dusen. “We didn’t know each other in ninth grade but we slowly became friends. It has been really helpful just to always have someone there on the court who you are not only doubles partner with but also just a good friend.” The bond between Van Dusen and Masia has permeated the PDS squad this fall. “With our team chemistry, something about it is special this year,” said Masia. “We have a group chat that is super active. The team as a group are very close which I
think helps bring each other up. It is not awkward in practice. You are not afraid to make mistakes because you know it’s not just your teammates, it is your actual friends there to help you regardless of grade. We have a young team which is great for the future.” Van Dusen concurs, believing that closeness has helped the team succeed. “Our team is undefeated this year, it has been really fun,” said Van Dusen. “Everyone is very close, it is a good balance of different grades.” For Masia, keeping focused on what they do best has helped the Panthers remain undefeated. “I think the way that we tend to win is to play our game,” said Masia. “It is don’t play their game. If they are better than you, match their game. If you are better than them, make sure that you don’t match their game. Do your own thing because you know you are good.” PDS first year head coach Chris Rosensteel liked the way his players handled things against Pennington. “It was such a competitive match, it was awesome,” said Rosensteel. “The girls competing as such a high level, it is pretty cool.” In Rosensteel’s view, the pair of Masia and Van Dusen have helped PDS take things to a higher level. “To have them lead the team and set the tone for the team is awesome for us to have,” said Rosensteel. “They have had the opportunity to play together before and they have that great teamwork. What we have been working on with them in practice is just a little bit on the decision making. For me as a coach, it is very easy to coach them.” At second doubles, junior Eshaa Doshi and senior Gabrielle Namouni showed some good teamwork as they posted a 6-3, 6-3 win over Pennington’s Anjollie Ramakrishna and Safa Morrison. “They have good doubles experience, it is just getting them in the good positions where they are playing aggressively at the net,” said Rosensteel. “They both play aggressively and I just kept saying keep putting yourself in a good position.” Sophomore Amy Zhou has been playing smartly at third singles for PDS. “Amy has been great for us this season,” said Rosensteel of Zhou, who defeated Lauren Becker 6-2, 6-2 in the win over the Red Raiders. “She plays very tough; she
IN SYNC: Hayden Masia, left, and Hannah Van Dusen encourage each other during a recent match at first doubles for the Princeton Day School girls’ tennis team. The pair of seniors, who won the state Prep B title at first doubles in 2019, have helped PDS produce an 8-0 start this fall in their final campaign. The Panthers play at Pennington on October 29. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
figures out a different way against all of her opponents.” In terms of toughness, sophomore Neha Khandkar has stood out with her play at second singles, drawing 3-6, 4-3 with Praslin Hayes in the Pennington match. “The way Neha competes, I am the proudest of her on the team,” said Rosensteel. “It is the way she focuses in on every point and she doesn’t let things bother her. Every point, she is locked in and you can tell she puts pressure on you for the entire match. The girl she played today played at such a high level in the first half of the match. I said Neha, ‘keep doing what you are doing, keep playing your game.’ They didn’t finish the second set but there was positive headway.” Freshman Emmy Demorre has brought a positive presence to first singles with her power game. “Emmy has got a tremendous serve; I think her serve is competitive at a college level right now,” said Rosensteel of Demorre, who drew 7-6 (7-4), 2-2 with Pennington’s Polaris Hayes. “It is just getting her a little more consistent with it. She plays aggressive so getting her to bounce back even when she will set up a point great and loses that point. We just want to make sure that we positively reinforce, hey you made a great decision there.” In taking the helm of the PDS program, Rosensteel emphasizes the positive. “The biggest thing as a coach for me is to see them compete well and have a positive selfnarrative when they play these matches,” said Rosensteel, a former tennis standout for the Peddie School and Stevens Institute of Technology who has also coached for The College of New Jersey. “Tennis is so mental. I have been encouraging the girls not to get down and the biggest focus for me as a coach is making sure that they are having these positive thoughts in the match in order to help them play their best.” Rosensteel also works on encouraging his players to embrace a team mentality. “I am obviously really lucky to come in and have such a good team,” said Rosensteel, whose team plays at Pennington on October 29 to wrap up the 2020 season. “I am just thankful to be working with some good girls and more importantly, they are easy to get along with. It is a unique opportunity to play for a team, it is such a special thing. Looking back on my tennis experience, the happiest times have been with the teams. Any time you can be in a team environment for tennis, it is very special. I am trying to get the girls to appreciate that.” Masia, for her part, is appreciating her final campaign at PDS. “It is our last season which makes me really sad,” said Masia. “I have no concerns about Preps or who is winning. I am just having fun, I love my team. It is a great time.” Van Dusen is determined to play great to the end. “My idea is that you are never really down in a match, there is always a way to come back and play better,” said Van Dusen. “We are trying to finish up the season strong, play our best together, and just end on a good note.” —Bill Alden
Senior Star Martin Triggers Offense with Hat Trick, Powering Stuart Field Hockey to 4-1 Win Over PDS Catherine Martin and her teammates on the Stuart Country Day School field hockey team brought a special sense of urgency as they hosted Princeton Day School last Wednesday. Having not defeated PDS in years and seeing their 2019 season end with a 1-0 loss to the Panthers in the state Prep B semifinals, the Tartans were primed to turn the tables on their neighbors across the Great Road. “It has been so long since we beat them, it has been about seven years,” said senior forward and co-captain Martin. “I remember four years ago when we just scored our first goal on them. We have improved so much. We were ready, we brought it all.” Martin set the tone, scoring two goals in the first q u a r te r a s t h e Ta r t a n s jumped out to a 2-0 lead. “I was so determined, I knew we had to score,” said Martin. “It did feel good. It is like a runner’s high; the game is good, everyone is playing well.” Stuart kept playing well, pulling away to a 4-1 victory over the Panthers. “There was great energy the whole game,” said Martin. “I remember one time in the second half where we were getting a little messy. We c a m e to g e t h e r a n d started controlling the game again with our possession.” Mar tin achieved a hat trick, slotting the ball into the goal with 8:52 left in the third quarter, moments after tumbling to the turf on a collision in the circle. “I was a little bit woozy, I hit my head,” recalled Martin. “The ball was next to me so I shot it.” Keeping their heads, the Stuart players used their possession game to hold off PDS in the fourth quarter and break their losing streak to the Panthers. “It felt so good, we worked hard for it,” said Martin. “Our whole team put out all we could on the field. It is a nice win.” In Martin’s view, the Tartans have been putting it together over the last two weeks. “We are a ver y young team, we have a lot of freshmen,” said Martin. “As we are progressing through the season, we are just learning to work together. It is so wonderful.” As a battle-tested veteran, Martin is looking to positively influence the younger players. “I am more competent, both in stick skills and in the way of leading the team and telling everyone where to go,” said Martin. “I want to be there for my teammates always and I feel like I know what I am doing. It is so important to teach the younger teammates so they know how to progress forward for the next years.” Stuart head coach Missy Bruvik sensed that her squad was making progress as it came into the PDS contest. “The last couple of days, we have had some good practices,” said Bruvik. “I think they are just playing well and they are playing together. It takes time when
you don’t have as many games and that opportunity to work out what isn’t working and what is working out positionally, where people should be and how to work with your new teammates. It takes time.” T he Tar tans produced some ver y good work in the first half against PDS, dominating play by controlling the ball. “We had good momentum, we did a good job spreading the field, which is what we talked about,” said Bruvik. “I thought the defense came up big, they challenged themselves to step up and go for the interceptions. I am just very proud of them as a whole.” Bruvik was not surprised to see Martin produce a hat trick, given the senior’s persistence around goal. “That is how she plays every day in practice, she had a beautiful goal on that second one,” said Bruvik. “When she is in the circle, she keeps the ball on her stick and she is constantly looking for the opportunity to shoot. Their goalie did a good job knowing that she had to come out and play the ball. They were both working to get around and finish.” The Tartans did a good job
collectively of keeping their shape. “We have figured out how to balance our backs with our mids, ever yone is learning how to play together,” said Bruvik, crediting sophomore forward Lily Harlan and junior midfielder Kaitlyn Magnani with making connections all over the field for the Tartans. “The seniors have taken the lead, we said at halftime, we know they are going to come out strong in the second half.” In Bruvik’s view, Stuart displayed a strong focus in the win over the Panthers. “I am really happy with the way we played today, to know that we are going to play a good team and to be not just physically but mentally ready to play,” said Bruvik, whose team fell 1-0 to South Hunterdon last Saturday to move to 4-1-1 and is next in action when it hosts Bordentown on November 2. Martin, for her part, is ready to make the most of the last few weeks of her final campaign. “We know that our season can end any time so that is why we are playing every game like our last, especially the seniors,” said Martin. “It is such a short season. We are really excited to finish off the season. We are really sad that it is about to end.” —Bill Alden
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With 1st Doubles Pair of Masia, Van Dusen Setting Tone, PDS Girls’ Tennis Team Gets Off to Sizzling 8-0 Start
GETTING AFTER IT: Stuart Country Day School field hockey player Catherine Martin, right, goes after the ball in recent action. Last Wednesday, senior star and co-captain Martin scored three goals to power Stuart to a 4-1 win over Princeton Day School. The Tartans, who fell 1-0 to South Hunterdon last Saturday to move 4-1-1, are next in action when they host Bordentown on November 2. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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— one, that he tried to help everyone in his career and, two, that turned into helping other people,” said the lanky, amiable Stewart, 46, who uses an exercise ball as his desk chair in his Springdale office for extra core training. “The two pillars are that you help people advance their career and you help maintain or grow a connection with the community. What makes me most proud is that my peers think I do a really good job of helping other professionals and then helping other people.” Growing up in Edison, Stewart got into the golf community as a teenager by working as a caddy and playing recreationally. “My grandparents were members at Metuchen Golf and Country Club so they introduced me to the caddy master there,” said Stewart. “I liked golf, I would watch it on T V, as my parents would tell you, at a very young age.” But in those years, Stewart’s main sporting interest was lacrosse as he starred at St. Joe’s Metuchen and then went on to play for the men’s lax team at the College of Holy Cross. After graduating from Holy Cross in 1996 as a double major in biology and premed, Stewart got a job in golf while he prepared to apply to medical school. “I went down to Cape Cod to work at The Ridge Club in Sandwich,” said Stewart. “I needed to take a year off to build my resume in order to get into medical school. I had good grades but I didn’t have great grades. I had to take the MCATs. I thought I would teach high school science for a year. I was applying to get those jobs and I started working at a golf club. I had a really good time doing it, I never looked back at going to med school.” Heading to the Boston area, Stewart became an assistant pro at Brae Burn. “We were the home course for Boston College, it is a Donald Ross golf course,” said Stewart.
“It is a really, really super place, 27 holes right there in the city. It has a very busy caddy program. It is what you would think a classic blue blood New England club would be.” Mov ing south, Stewar t came to Isleworth in 1998 to work under legendary head pro Gregor Jamieson. There he became friends with another golf legend, Tiger Woods, a member of the club. “He was just the greatest guy, he is two years younger than me,” said Stewart, who has a framed montage of autographed hole flags from Woods’ “Tiger Slam” in 2000 - 01 hang ing on the wall behind his desk at Springdale. “At that point in his life you could imagine the external pressure so when he was there in Isleworth, he felt safe. T he staf f were his closest people because we are all about the same age. We all had a huge interest in golf. It was great to get to know him and he was nothing but the best to us.” In 2003, Stewart returned to New England, working as an assistant pro at Warwick under Jim DeMarino. “The idea was to apprentice under him and try to find a spot between Philly and Boston to run my own club,” said Stewart, who met his wife Laurie while working in Florida. “My wife is from Bucks Cou nt y or ig inally, I am from Central Jersey so we thought something around here would be great, whether Mainline, Monmouth, or Bergen, or the roots I had planted in New England. It was a super, super competitive time in golf because it is the late 2000s and the gravy train is running. Everything is great in golf, everything is great in real estate.” Stewart found a home at historic Springdale, which was founded in 1896, featuring a course designed by Willie Dunn, Jr and then made over in the 1920s by William Flynn. “The membership at these places that are like 100
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GROWING THE GAME: Keith Stewart, left, presides over a youth event at the Springdale Golf Club. Stewart, the head golf professional at Springdale since 2009, recently won the NJPGA’s Bill Strausbaugh Award, which recognizes a golf pro who displays outstanding integrity, character, and leadership through a commitment to mentoring and making significant impacts on the careers of PGA professionals. Stewart is known around the club as the “Director of Fun.” (Photo provided by Keith Stewart)
years old plus was something I was comfor table with because I had worked with that culture and community at all of those different clubs,” said Stewart who lives in Hopewell with Laurie and their two children, 12-year-old Owen and 10-year-old Abbey. “Princeton is just a wonderful, wonderful environment in which to raise a family. It is very academically driven and family driven. I was certainly drawn to this community because I thought it could certainly survive any sort of recession, the club has got to be here.” In getting the job, Stewart utilized his Disney mindset to impress in the interview process. “I can confidently say we are going to raise our level of professionalism, we are not only in the service business, we are in the entertainment business,” said Stewart, who demonstrated his attention to detail by calling the pro shop before his interview and telling the selection committee that he would change the phone greeting to have the employees show more pride in the club. “It is my job to think of this place, not as a rest stop but as a destination. When my members come here, I don’t want it to be the Molly Pitcher rest area out on the New Jersey turnpike. I am meant to be more like Long Beach Island.” Upon taking the job, Stewart took a number of steps to serve the members, beefing up the club’s youth golf program, getting more women into golf, instituting player development programs, and getting the club involved in charity activities, including the Christine’s Hope for Kids Foundation and N.J Golf Foundation programs. “We have done some fantastic things in my tenure that has allowed us to become the hottest property in town as far as people who want to get introduced to golf,” said Stewart, who typically works six days a week, 10 hours a day. “People call all the time saying I just want to take golf lessons or I want to learn about your club. We just kept taking that to the next level and now it is to t he point where t he
university invested in the land. They put in a training facility for their teams for $1 million. This whole thing is working together to preserve the game, promote the club and for those who are involved here, to make sure that they are having fun. There are more children and more women playing golf here than ever before in the 125-year history of the club.” In fact, Stewart is known around the club as the “Director of Fun.” “If you are one of those people who is an ambassador of the game, you sell the game in a manner which makes you feel most comfortable,” said Stewart, who has a display on his wall with a “Director of Fun” license plate cobbled together from the states that he has lived in. “Why do you love it? If you are going to take someone out to play golf, you should play golf the way you want to play. If that means you are going to put music on in your golf cart when you play, just because the place is 125 years old doesn’t mean that you can’t play music. It doesn’t mean that you can’t play a forward tee, it doesn’t mean that you can’t play with men and women together or with families together.” The focus on fun has led to an upbeat atmosphere around the club. “We have created and instilled a mindset in my 11 and a half years of people just having a great time,” said Stewart. “We have this saying all the time ‘Have a Springdale Day.’ When people come here, we want to make sure that they understand that nothing else is bothering them in their world and nothing needs to bother them here. We want them to enjoy their time. The club is thriving. I am thriving, my staff is thriving, and the membership is thriving.” In making an impact on the world of golf, Stewart has gotten involved in broadcasting, hosting a show on 920 The Jersey Fox Sports Radio ( WNJE-AM ) where he interviews golf luminaries and does spots on the Sirius PGA Network. “The members tune in to
hear what their golf pro has to say about the world of golf,” said Stewart, who has also coordinated educational seminars for the NJPGA and given a number of speeches to golf pros covering a variety of industry topics for continuing education. “We have gone macro, it is not a myopic view. As a result, it introduced us to all of these different things that are going on in the world with social media. In this day and age, how are you going to get more people to come through, you are going to have to go down those different mediums and platforms.” Helping people through community outreach is one of Stewart’s proudest achievements. “With my staff and the club, we have raised over $100,000 for charity for Christine’s Hope For Kids and the New Jersey Golf Foundation’s Golf in Schools Program,” said Stewar t, whose staff has annually held a 100-hole marathon fundraiser for Christine’s Hope. “That is something at the end of the day that you can put in my epitaph and I am cool with that.” With interest in golf swelling during the COVID-19 pandemic as a safe outdoor activity, Stewart is looking to keep that trend going. “We have this amazing opportunity with the pandemic; golf has become a very hot commodity because it is socially distant,” said Stewart, noting that Springdale had 130 rounds played on a recent Tuesday as opposed to an average of 90 in past years. “Whatever people I can reach, that is the story I am going to tell them. It is please just try it because it is not the same thing you thought it was five years ago.” In Stewart’s view, trying golf can be a life-changing experience. “Golf is like swimming, it is something you can do for the rest of your life and it is always loads of fun,” said Stewart. “I am going to continue to pay back so that inspires me to keep going.” And few enjoy the game more than Springdale’s Director of Fun. —Bill Alden
Girls’ Soccer: Grace Romano came up big to help PDS defeat Montgomer y 5-1 last Friday. Sophomore Romano scored two goals to help the Panthers improve to 5-1. PDS plays at Florence High on October 29, hosts Hun on October 31, and then plays at Mater Dei on November 2. Field Hockey : Sophie Jaffe and Jadyn Huff scored goals in a losing cause as PDS fell 3-2 Pennington last Monday. The Panthers, now 1-4, play at Bordentown on October 29 and at Hun on October 31.
Pennington Boys’ Soccer: Stas Korzeniowski led the way as Pennington defeated Hun 2-0 last Saturday. Korzeniowski scored both goals in the victory for the Red Raiders, now 2-0. Pennington hosts Malvern Prep (Pa.) on October 30. Girls’ Soccer: Molly Gibbard triggered the offense to help Pennington defeat Archbishop Ryan High (Pa.) 3-1 last Sunday. Gibbard contributed a goal and an assist as the Red Raiders improved to 4-0. Pennington hosts Moorestown Friends on October 29. Field Hockey : Sammi Moonay star red as Pennington edged Princeton Day School 3-2 last Monday. Moonay tallied two goals for Red Raiders, now 3-21. Pennington hosts Stuart Country Day on October 28. G i r l s’ Te n n i s : Tw i n sisters Polaris Hayes and
Hun Football : Running into a buzz-saw, Hun fell 35-6 to St. Joseph ( Montvale) last Saturday. Mason Shipp s core d a tou ch d ow n i n the defeat as the Raiders dropped to 2-2. Hun hosts Wyoming Seminary (Pa.) on November 7. Field Hockey: Earning its first win of the season, Hun edged Princeton Day School 2-1 last Friday. Sophomore Mia Chiodo and junior Ashley Jones scored the goals for the Raiders, now 1-4. Jones notched the winning tally on a penalty stroke. Hun hosts PDS on October 31 before playing at Moorestown Friends on November 2. Boys’ Soccer: Coming up short in a tight battle, Hun fell 2-0 at the Pennington School last Saturday. The Raiders, now 1-2, host Northern Burlington on October 29 and Princeton Day School on October 31 before playing at Moorestown Friends on November 2. G i r l s’ S o c c e r : Z o e y Palmer, Olivia D’Aulerio, and Sydney Isaacson scored goals in a losing cause as Hun fell 6-3 to Pennington last Saturday. The Raiders, now 0-3, play at Princeton Day School on October 31 before playing at Moorestown Friends on November 2. Girls’ Tennis: Sophia Lin
and Anna Schweer posted wins but it wasn’t enough as Hun fell 3-2 to Princeton Day School last Saturday. Lin prevailed in a third-set tiebreaker at second singles while Schweer posted a straight-set win at third singles as the Raiders moved to 3-2-2.
PHS B oys’ S oc c er : James Novak led the offense as PHS defeated Nottingham 3-0 last Friday. Senior Novak tallied two goals to help the Tigers improve to 3-11. PHS plays at Ewing on October 28 before hosting Hightstown on October 31. G irl s’ S o c c er : Casey Serxner had a big game to help PHS edge Nottingham 5-3 last Friday. Freshman Serxner tallied two goals and two assists for the Tigers, now 4-2-1. PHS hosts Ewing on October 28 and then plays at Hightstown on October 31. Girls’ Tennis: Wrapping up an u ndefeated reg u lar season, PHS topped Trenton Central 5-0 last Thursday. The Tigers, now 11-0, will be competing in the Group 4 Central West A sectional where they are seeded first. PHS was slated to host eighth-seeded Watchung Hills in a quarterfinal match on October 28 with the semis scheduled for October 29 and the final for October 30.
Local Sports Trinity Turkey Trot Being Held Virtually
The 13th annual Princeton Trinity Turkey Trot is being held virtually this year. Participants can run or walk wherever they would like and results can be posted from November 21-29. Those interested in taking part can log onto www.trinityturkeytrot.org for more information and to register. All of the proceeds will support the event’s partners, Arm in Arm, Urban P r o m i s e, Tr e n to n C h i l dren’s Chorus, and Housing Initiatives of Princeton. Participants are encouraged to drop off canned or nonperishable food items at the Trinity Church for the Arm in Arm Food Drive.
Princeton Athletic Club Holding Winter 6K Dec. 5
FINISHING KICK: Hun School boys’ cross country runner Harry Carter heads to the finish line in a 2019 race. Last Saturday, junior star Carter placed first in the Boys’ Varsity White race at the 7-on-7 Invitational meet at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. Carter clocked a time of 16:52 over the 5,000-meter course. Sophomore James McDonald finished seventh in 18:12 while junior Sam Segal was 23rd in 18:53. Hun placed fifth of eight teams in the White race. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
The Princeton Athletic Club ( PAC ) is holding its annual Winter Wonder Run 6K on December 5 over the Institute Woods course. The run starts at 10 a.m. from the Princeton Friends School and the event is limited to 200 participants. The run will be chip timed. All abilities are invited, including those who prefer to walk the course. Online registration and full details regarding the event and race protocols are available at princetonac.org. The entry fee is $35 up to three weeks prior to the race and includes a T-shirt. From 21 days to 72 hours prior (online only) the entry fee goes up to $40, including a T-shirt. Sign up at the event will be $55 if space is available, credit card only.
The PAC is a nonprofit, all-volunteer running club for the community that promotes running for the fun and health of it and stages several running events each year.
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Praslin Hayes battled hard as Pennington fell 4-1 at Princeton Day School last Friday. Polaris played Emmy Demorre to a draw at first singles while Praslin drew with Neha Khandkar as the Red Raiders moved to 1-21. Pennington hosts Stuart Country Day on October 28 and PDS on October 29.
PHS Athletic Hall of Fame Postponing 2020 Ceremony
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Princeton High Athletic Hall of Fame Committee will not be holding its annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony this fall. The next induction ceremony is currently scheduled for November 13, 2021. The Committee, though, continues to accept nominations from the public for future Hall of Fame classes. For a nomination form, one c a n v is it t he com mittee’s website at princetonhs/rschoolteams.com/ page/3142 or e-mail princetonhighhof@gmail.com. Individuals interested in contributing to the Hall of Fame Scholarship Fund may also contact the Committee at that email address.
Two Town Turkey Trot Going Virtual
The 2020 Tohickon Settlement Services Two Town Turkey Trot is being held virtually. One may run the 5K or walk 1-mile anywhere they choose between November 21 and Thanksgiving morning, November 26. At noon on Thanksgiving, the race will close. Participants will receive a dry-fit, long-sleeved T-shirt in December. For more information and to register, long onto https:// delawarerivertowns.com/turkey-trot. All proceeds will benefit the Delaware River Towns Chamber of Commerce’s programs and Fisherman’s Mark.
CAN DO: Princeton Day School girls’ cross country runner Emily McCann striding to a win in a race earlier this fall. Last Saturday, freshman standout McCann placed first in the Girls’ Varsity White race at the 7-on-7 Invitational at Thompson Park in Jamesburg. McCann posted a time of 20:43 over the 5,000-meter course, helping the Panthers to finish first in the team standings in the race. Fellow freshman Brooke Law took fourth in 22:20 while freshman Harleen Sandu placed fifth in 23:01, and senior Mackenzie Mazzarisi came in seventh in 23:05. As for the PDS boys, senior star Gunnar Clingman placed second in the Boys’ Varsity White race, clocking a time of 17:21 to help the Panthers finish seventh in the team standings. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Maureen Theresa Lima Maureen Theresa Lima, formerly known as Maureen Curtin, born August 31, 1940, died October 25, 2020 peacefully with her family by her side. Maureen epitomized the great American success story. The second daughter of Irish immigrants, Maureen grew up in the Bronx, NY, with her loving four sisters, Margaret (deceased), Eileen, Ann, and Theresa and her deceased brother Dennis. She met her soul mate at 15 attending a Catholic school dance. Maureen and Vincent
Lima were married on June 12, 1960. Maureen always knew what she wanted. When she met Vinny, she knew they would create a beautiful home for their children. Maureen and Vinny had four children and 11 grandchildren: Mary Ley (Bill Ley) and daughter Isabella; Joanne Cella (Chris Cella) and children Justine, Christopher, and Clare; Vincent Lima (Beth Lima) and children Rachel, Vincent, Natalie, and A lexandra ; Jennifer McLaughlin (Mark Dowden), and children Patrick, Molly, and Anna.
Growing up in the Bronx, Maureen dreamed of her elegant home filled with children, antiques, art, and a kitchen table for family dinners every evening and an abundance of love. She accomplished that and so much more. Maureen became an avid tennis player, a spectacular bridge player, and a wonderful mom. Her love affair with Vinny was without equal and an inspiration to her children. Later in life bridge became her passion. She studied the game and fell in love with its beauty. She played bridge because she loved it. While talented enough to make life master, she didn’t care about the title. She only cared about the love of the game and the camaraderie and friendships it brought. Maureen was a student in the best sense of the word. She studied and developed deep knowledge for no other reason than the love of it. She introduced her children to great literature, art, and film. If there was one phrase to describe Maureen, it would be simple elegance. She carried herself with great confidence, she was a keen listener and always lent a sympathetic ear. Maureen will be missed by her husband Vinny, her four children, her cherished 11 grandchildren, all of her friends from bridge, and so many others touched by her kindness and grace. Maureen lived the American dream. It wasn’t effortless, but she made it appear so. Her grit and vision and unwavering belief and desire to build a beautiful life for her family all came true. She will be sorely missed,
remembered always, and cherished forever. A mass will be held at St. James Church in Pennington, NJ, on Friday, October 30 th . Family will be receiving visitors from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. followed by a memorial mass. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Bronchiectasis and NTM Initiative (www. bronchiectasisandntminitiative.com). Arrangements are by the Wilson-Apple Funeral Home, Pennington. Condolences are welcome at www. wilsonapple.com.
both at St. Mark and Catonsville High School, with a lifelong impact on many of her students. She was passionate about travel and playing bridge with friends and family. She is sur vived by her t h r e e c h i l d r e n, E d w a r d Lloyd of South Orange, NJ (Janine Bauer), Pamela Lloyd Coulter of New York, NY (John V. Coulter), and Robert Lloyd of Catonsville, Maryland. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Alex Lloyd, Kimberly Coulter, and Abigail Lloyd, all of New York, NY.
C at h e r i n e w as pr e d e ceased by her beloved husband, Edward Lloyd; her sisters Connie Driver, Rita Price, and Lillian Fanget; and her brother, Louis A. Fanget. She was interred at St. Paul Cemetery in Princeton, New Jersey, on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. A memorial service will be scheduled at some future date. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be considered in Catherine’s honor to St. Mark School, 26 Melvin Avenue, Catonsville, Maryland 21228.
Catherine F. Lloyd 1919-2020
Catherine Fanget Lloyd passed peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2020, from natural causes. She recently celebrated her 101st birthday. A longtime resident of Catonsville, Maryland, she was born and raised in Princeton, New Jersey, and graduated from Wellesley College in 1941. She was a long-term parishioner of St. Mark in Catonsville where she taught school for eight years and served on the parish council. She was a devoted teacher,
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Helen Gentile November 15, 1921 – October 20, 2020
Helen Theresa Gentile, 98, passed away peacefully while sleeping at her home at The Avalon in Hillsborough, New Jersey, on the mor ning of October 20, 2020, a few weeks before her 99 th birthday. She had been a longtime resident, w ith her husband Emile Gentile, of Garden Cit y, New York for 44 years before moving to New Jersey. Helen was born on November 15, 1921 in Brooklyn, New York, the middle child and only daughter of Alexander and Rose Picozzi (née Adamo) and adoring sister of Matthew Picozzi and Vincent Picozzi, who pre dece as e d her. Helen grew up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and Richmond H i l l, Q u e e n s, s p e n d i n g happy summers with her close-knit extended Italian-
American family at her family’s bungalow in Highland, New York, near New Paltz, a tradition she later continued with her own children. An excellent student, Helen graduated from Richmond Hill High School at 15 and then attended Queens College, along with her older brot her Mat t hew, where she majored in French and Spanish language and literature and was on the diving team and in the badminton and fencing clubs. She was proud to be a member of Queens College’s first graduating class in 1941, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree w it h depar tmen tal honors. She took postgraduate courses in foreign language education at Middlebury College and Cornell University and later earned a Masters of Arts degree in Education from City College of New York in 1945. Following college, Helen embarked on a long and rewarding career as a New York Cit y public school teacher, beg inning as a high school French teacher during World War II, where her students were so close in age that more than one of them asked her for a date. She later changed to teaching elementary school, working for many years as a sixth grade and Spanish teacher at P.S. 41 in Bayside, Queens. She was a strict but encouraging teacher, imparting her love of learning and gift for language to her many students over the years, until retiring in 1986. In 1952, Helen met her future husband, Emile Gentile, on a ski slope in the Poconos when she dropped
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her skis and he offered to carry one for her. They were engaged four months later, married on December 21, 1952, and continued a lifelong love and partnership for more than 60 years until Emile’s death in 2013. Helen was a devoted, loving mother of four children. She demanded high standards but never ceasing to do as much as she could for her family. With remarkable energy through most of her life, she managed to teach school, grade papers, plan lessons, and graduation exercises, shop, cook three-course Sunday pasta dinners, be a Cub Scout den mother, clean house and dishes, sew hems, dresses, doll clothes and Halloween costumes, schedule dance and piano lessons, sports activities and doctor visits, host family holidays and bir t hday par t ies, at tend weekly mass, bake chocolate cakes, zeppoles, honey cakes and cream puffs, and tr y her hand at crocheting, upholstering furniture, sculpture and painting. In retirement, Helen volunteered at a local Long Island hospital and with the League of Women Voters, played bridge and golf, and enjoyed movie nights, local theater, and traveling with Emile, taking Elderhostel (now Road Scholars) vacations for many years. Helen and Emile especially enjoyed spending the winter months in the Florida sun at their second home at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, where they made many new friends and visited with old friends and family. Although slowed in her
last years, Helen continued to find joy in the beauty of nature and in her children and grandchildren, delighting most recently in her great-grandson. She will be greatly missed by her family and caregivers for her indomitable spirit, humor, and caring concern. Helen is survived by her son, Vincent E. Gentile of Princeton, New Jersey, and his wife Patricia Pickrel, her daughter, Patricia E. Coutu of Warwick, Rhode Island, daughter Laurie J. Gentile, and son-in-law Scott Friedland, of Chappaqua, New York, and daughter Jill T. Gentile, of Highland Park, New Jersey; her grandchildren Andrew V. Gentile and wife KC Arbour, Daniel Gentile, Katherine Coutu Holland and husband Chris Holland, Nicholas Coutu, Julia Friedland, Alexander Friedland and Michael Friedland; and her great-grandson, Henry Gentile. Her son-in-law, Roland J. Coutu, predeceased her. Her family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Avalon @ Hillsborough, NJ, for the high quality and loving care they provided to t heir mot her, Helen, for the past seven years. A short memorial service for the family was held at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton, New Jersey. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Princeton. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations may be made in Helen’s name to Queens College, www. qc.cuny.edu, or Alzheimer’s Fou ndat ion of A mer ica, www.alzfdn.org.
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the Galapagos and she had crisscrossed North America from the Baja peninsula to the northern woods of Maine. From 1960 to 2019, she spent part of each year on the remote Greek island of Samothrace. In fact, she liked to say that she had been on her way around the world when she stopped in Athens, Greece, and married the archaeologist, James R. McCredie on September 3rd, 1960. Mimsy and James went on to share a 58-year marriage until his death in 2018. She was an essential partner during his extraordinary career in academia and classical archaeology, putting her legendary organizational skills and social graces to work for the benefit of all. As wife of the Director of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, she was known for careful planning of parties and events and tactful follow-through that advanced many a student’s career. On a more human level, she simply made sure that everyone felt included. Her ability to connect people came through in every part of her life and across the world. She is remembered fondly as a loyal correspondent, a rememberer of birthdays, and an expert networker long before that became a thing. Mimsy is survived by and will be forever missed by her son, Miles McCredie, her daughter Meredeth McCredie Winter, son-in-law Mark Winter, grandchildren William and Eleanor Winter and by the many, many friends and acquaintances whose lives she touched. In lieu of flowers, donations
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Rabbit Run Creek - Where the Hamptons meet The Delaware. A private enclave of luxurious townhomes in a bucolic setting. Located just minutes from the center of the renowned river towns of New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ. - Upscale Contemporary Townhome with almost $400k in lavish upgrades! This expansive home is the epitome of elegance, with an aura of serenity and refinement, richly appointed with exquisite materials and finishes. Built in 2019 with over 5500 square feet of exceptional living space on three levels. Open floor plan. 10 ft. ceilings. Fabulous kitchen. Butler’s pantry. Sumptuous owner’s suite. Finished lower level with bar and media space. Elevator. Two-car garage. Private bluestone patio. The community sits on 20 acres of walking paths, green open spaces, ponds, fountains and pocket parks, and convenient to shopping, dining, recreational and cultural opportunities. This stunning home is only 69 miles to the Holland Lincoln Tunnels; 21 miles to Princeton; 41 miles to Philadelphia. Centrally located to rail transports and airports. PABU509460
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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
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf LOSE SOMETHING? FIND SOMETHING? Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf LOST CAT: Beautiful all white, with dark gray spots on back, dark gray tail & ears, little black spot on nose. No ID or collar. Answers to Leo. Please call (609) 921-0460 or email jacoba5@verizon.net 10-28 POWERHOUSE PRINCETON MOVING SALE-PART 2! 117 Hunt Drive. Friday 10/30 & Saturday 10/31, from 9:30-3. Home filled with designer furnishings. New additions. Baker, West Elm, Frontgate, custom carpets, decorative accessories. Air hockey, foosball, pool table, catering supplies. New decorative hardware accessories, lighting. Too much to list. Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. COVID protocol in place, please wear a mask. 10-28 MULTI–FAMILY YARD SALE: Kitchen & household items, framed prints, tools/outdoor items, furniture, books & more! Emptying contents of a second home. 214 Bertrand Drive, Princeton, Saturday 10/31 from 9-2. Masks please. 10-28 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. 10-07-4t HOUSE FOR RENT: Nestled on historic country estate. Princeton address in Lawrence Township. 3 BR, LR/DR w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, garage, laundry, hardwood floors. Includes lawn & snow maintenance. Move-in ready. No pets, smoke free, $2,400. Available now. (609) 731-6904. 10-14-3t HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, masonry, etc. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www. elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com It’s time for deck rehabilitation & refinishing! You may text to request one of my job videos from my projects & receive it by text or email. STAY SAFE. tf 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
10-21-4t CREATIVE CLEANING SERVICES: All around cleaning services to fit your everyday needs. Very reli able, experienced & educated. Weekly, biweekly & monthly. Please call Matthew/Karen Geisenhoner at (609) 587-0231; Email creativecleaningservices@outlook. com 09-23-8t
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LOSE SOMETHING? fIND SOMETHING? Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf LOST CAT: Beautiful all white, with dark gray spots on back, dark gray tail & ears, little black spot on nose. No ID or collar. Answers to Leo. Please call (609) 921-0460 or email jacoba5@verizon.net 10-28 POWERHOUSE PRINCETON MOVING SALE-PART 2! 117 Hunt Drive. Friday 10/30 & Saturday 10/31, from 9:30-3. Home filled with designer furnishings. New additions. Baker, West Elm, Frontgate, custom carpets, decorative accessories. Air hockey, foosball, pool table, catering supplies. New decorative hardware accessories, lighting. Too much to list. Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. COVID protocol in place, please wear a mask. 10-28 MULTI–fAMILY YARD SALE: Kitchen & household items, framed prints, tools/outdoor items, furniture, books & more! Emptying contents of a second home. 214 Bertrand Drive, Princeton, Saturday 10/31 from 9-2. Masks please. 10-28 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. 10-07-4t
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76 Stetson Way, Princeton NJ It should come as no surprise this expanded Colonial is expertly designed for gracious living, easy entertaining and an instant transition from workday to after-hours relaxation. After all, it’s the former home of in-demand architect, Cathy Knight, known for her detail-oriented, timeless transformations. One of the most stunning attributes of this house, however, is outdoors, where ornamental trees and a vine-draped pergola perfectly frame the pool and circular spa. Overlooking the scene is the central kitchen with a user-friendly cooking island, sunlit sink and window-wrapped breakfast area. An adjoining conservatory-style great room is the centerpiece of the house with a bar, built-ins and gas fireplace cozying up one end, making it equally inviting for special occasions or movie night. A main floor suite with private entrance is ideal for in-laws, while 5 more bedrooms occupy the second floor, including the main suite with a decadent clawfoot tub surrounded by striking marble tile. For those working or studying from home, a tucked-away library offers space to spread out, as does a lofty studio over the 3-car garage. The house stands on over 2 picturesque acres in a small, sought-after neighborhood conveniently situated less than 3 miles from both downtown Princeton and all the necessities of Nassau Park Blvd for easy errand-running.”
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Winter is fast approaching and many of us will be spending a lot more time at home during the next few colder months. Here’s a checklist of items that can help you save energy and lower your heating bill.
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♦ Change the air filter in your furnace. A new filter will help your furnace work more efficiently and may reduce allergens in the air. ♦ Service the furnace. Have a heating professional inspect the furnace before you turn on your heat to check for maintenance items or potential issues. ♦ Lower your thermostat at night. Reducing the heat at night will help lower your heating costs. A programmable or smart thermostat will make adjusting the temperature an easy task. ♦ Hang winter curtains. Change to heavier window coverings in winter, especially in rooms that don’t get southern exposure. Keep them open during the day and close them at night to provide some insulation. ♦ Seal Leaks. Check doors and windows for leaks and seal any gaps with caulking or weather stripping. Other culprits of cold air leaks include electrical outlets and unfinished spaces behind cabinets.
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100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 A US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Serving students in grades K-8 Seeks qualified applicants for the following 2020-21 leave replacement position: TEACHER OF FRENCH (Full-time) Elementary and Middle School All applicants must hold, or be willing to attain, the relevant NJ certification. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, copies of NJ certificate(s) and college transcripts to: Head of School, Princeton Charter School, 100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, or to pcsoffice@princetoncharter.org. Princeton Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for application is November 30, 2020. Must be a resident of New Jersey or willing to relocate. For more school information visit our web site at www.pcs.k12.nj.us.
SANSSOUCI Nestled in magnificent Bucks County, this gem, with its combination of beauty and rich history, is surrounded by nature, wildlife, parks, canals, rivers, and bridges.Across its rolling hills and open fields are stunning gentlemen’s farms, picturesque small towns, and plenty of wineries in the heart of Council Rock District, all within an easy commute to Princeton, NYC, and Philadelphia. Not only beautiful and practical, but as a LEED Platinum level home, the size, location, and system in the house are all carefully selected for efficient and healthy living. The house also comes with rooftop solar panels, a geothermal system for heating and cooling, radiant floors, a cistern for collecting and reusing water, and a security system with cameras. It is the perfect sized home designed to maximize energy and be environmentally friendly without compromising in space for entertainment, every component of the house has been carefully selected for a high quality of living and the materials. Located only 1 hour to NYC by train. $2,395,000
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3BR/2.1BA 3,962SF 3D-Tour Online Large Covered Terrace Lisa Frushone: 908.413.0156 515 WaterView Place, New Hope, PA Kurfiss.com/PABU497322 $2,495,000
5BR/3.2BA 6,588SF Updated Kitchen & Bathrooms Views Cary Simons: 484.431.9019 Lambertville, NJ Kurfiss.com/NJHT106362 $2,250,000
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3BR/3.1BA 2,046SF 10’ Ceilings Hardwood Flrs. Amenities Curt Bosson: 970.309.7224 Center City, Philadelphia, PA Kurfiss.com/PAPH908814 $1,699,000
4BR/3.1 BA 4.27AC Fully Updated Stone Fireplace Waterfall Chris Preston: 215.262.9609 New Hope, PA Kurfiss.com/PABU499416 $1,299,000
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3BR/3.1BA 5,400SF Custom New Construction Low Taxes Douglas Pearson: 267.907.2590 New Hope, PA Kurfiss.com/PABU495002 $1,250,000
4BR/4.1BA Gourmet Kitchen Daniel Leuzzi: 215.680.2910 Beth Danese: 215.208.6549 Doylestown, PA Kurfiss.com/PABU505270 $939,000
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4BR/2.1BA 3,776SF 0.97AC Historical Many Period Details Eleanor Miller: 215.262.1222 New Hope, PA Kurfiss.com/PABU506646 $785,000
11BR/7.2BA 7,845SF 75AC Grand Spaces Pond Hellen Cannon: 215.779.6151 New Hope, PA Kurfiss.com/PABU504740 $15,000/m
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Move-In-Ready and Quick-Delivery Homes in Beautiful New Hope These exclusive residences span 3,600 square feet, offering abundant space and privacy. Our move-in-ready option features the most in-demand extras and upgrades to make your new home feel perfect as soon as you step through the door.
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Open, Contemporary Floorplans Private Elevators Full Basement Two-Car Rear Garages Private Gated Community
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Starting at $1,150,000 215.862.5800 | RabbitRunCreek.com Rte 202 (Lower York Road) & Rabbit Run Drive, New Hope, PA
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