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Home for the Holidays Pages 22-26 “Sundays at the Sarnoff” Talks About Toscanini . . .5 Public Meeting to Address Future of Quarry Site . . . .7 The Translator’s Gambit: From Cavafy to Shakespeare . . . . . . . . 14 Passage Theatre Presents Online Reading of Welcome To Matteson! . . . . . . . 15 NJSO Presents World Premiere in Virtual Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 PU Wrestler Merkin Showing Greco-Roman Prowess at National Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 PHS Boys’ Soccer Falls 1-0 To Hunterdon Central in Sectional Final . . . . . . . .31

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No Longer in Infancy, Coronavirus Creates Increasing Challenges Princeton COVID-19 case numbers reached a new high Monday, November 23, with a seven-day total of 36 new cases, the Princeton Health Department reported. The 14-day total of 54 new cases is just slightly less than the highest 14-day count in Princeton since the pandemic began in March. Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser noted the current resurgence in cases that resembles the situation six or seven months ago, but noted several differences. “In the first wave, we saw long-term care centers contributing to the majority of cases, not only in Princeton but throughout New Jersey,” he wrote in an email. “Many non-essential businesses were closed, youth and professional sports were canceled or suspended, and schools were primarily remote. And from our vantage point at the health department, there was more concern over the virus because of its infancy.” He continued, “What we have now is a combination of that infancy maturing and some communities not adhering to strict physical distancing and mask guidance, and of course, essential and non-essential businesses are open. Also youth sports and professional sports are once again operating, and schools are in-person (or at least working through in-person instruction while adhering to NJDOH COVID criteria).” The load on contact tracers has been intense, according to health department reports, because of the numbers of infections and the multiple contacts of each. As of Monday’s report, there was a total of 337 cases over the past nine months with 280 recovered after completing isolation. More than 1,600 individuals have been contact traced by the Princeton Health Department. Princeton Press and Media Communications Director Fred Williams sounded a warning note with the arrival of the holidays and the urge to travel and celebrate. “Unfortunately, cases are expected to continue to rise, and travel numbers remain higher than expected,” he said. “The same is true of our case numbers, hospitalizations, and deaths.” He went on, “We are urging folks to think small in terms of gathering sizes and to quarantine whenever possible leading up to holiday gatherings. Yes,

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Affordable Housing Plan Receives Judgement of Compliance A ruling in New Jersey Superior Court last week completed the final step in the realization of Princeton’s affordable housing plan. On Thursday, November 19, Judge Mary Jacobson issued a Judgement of Compliance and Repose, meaning the municipality has met several conditions in order to fully comply with its affordable housing obligation. The compliance hearing culminated a process that began in July 2015, after COAH (the Council on Affordable Housing) failed to formulate rules for the third round of municipal housing obligations, which are for the years 1999 to 2025. “This officially brings to conclusion the court’s part of the affordable housing process,” said Mayor Liz Lempert. “It’s a significant milestone.” Last February, Jacobson approved the town’s settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center, ending almost five years of litigation. But certain compliance requirements had to be met. Council members Mia Sacks, David Cohen, and Michelle Pirone Lambros formed a negotiating team that met with property owners, developers, objectors, residents, and others to address various ideas and concerns. They were able to meet several compliance requirements involving zoning changes, agreements, updates, a

spending plan, and other actions. “This is a really complex process,” said Sacks. “We have literally been working around the clock for months now. Everything has to go through the Planning Board and Council. There is so much work in setting up the legal and financial framework. Our submission to the court was more than 2,000 pages.” “In the end, Princeton was able to formulate, and actually begin to implement, an innovative plan to meet and exceed

Princeton’s affordable housing obligation,” reads a press release from the negotiating team. “The plan incorporates a mix of product types dispersed throughout the municipality, and achieves critical planning goals set forth in the municipal master plan. The plan offers a carefully balanced mix of inclusionary developments, 100 percent affordable housing development, senior units, family units, as well fully mixed income projects.” Continued on Page 10

Princeton University Undergrads Will Return to Campus in February

Princeton University has invited all its students back to campus for the spring semester beginning in February. Between 3,000 and 4,000 students, about 75 percent of the undergraduate population, are expected to accept the invitation, with the others choosing to continue remote learning for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. In an announcement yesterday, Tuesday, November 24, Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber emphasized that the Princeton campus in February will be far different than it was a year ago before the COVID-19 pandemic

and the imposition of restrictions and public health measures. The creation of an on-campus testing laboratory and a rigorous testing protocol are also important parts of the University’s plan. Most teaching will be virtual and online, Eisgruber added. Some classes may be offered in a hybrid format, but no courses are expected to be purely in-person. Noting the need to serve both the educational interests of the students and public health issues, Eisgruber emphasized that numerous health procedures would be in place and that the University would Continued on Page 12

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Philharmonic and was back in Milan. Sarnoff tasked his music director to go to Milan and convince Toscanini to work for NBC. Essentially, he said, ‘Don’t come back unless you have a Toscanini with you.’ Eventually, the music director was able to convince him to come back to the U.S.” Judging by a letter from Toscanini, dated February 5, 1937, that is part of the collection, the music director did a good job. “My dear Mr. Sarnoff,” it reads. “I am very happy to accept your invitation to broadcast a series of symphonic concerts over the National Broadcasting Company beginning December 1937. It is a great pleasure to me to think that I shall be able to put myself once more in touch with the radio public which gave me, in my last season with the Philharmonic, the greatest proof of its appreciation and sympathy.” Toscanini originally planned to do just one season and go back, but the performances were so well received that he eventually spent 17 years in the job. “Over those years, he struck up a friendship with Sarnoff and presented him with several gifts,” said Pierri. “For Sarnoff’s 51st birthday, Toscanini gave him a copy of his handwritten score from Verdi’s Requiem. Toscanini always worked from handwritten scores.” By the time Toscanini finally retired from the orchestra, he was 87. “The very last time he conducted, it was kind of a disaster. He got a big confused on live TV, and he left,” said Pierri. “That was his last time on TV. But up until then, he did seem to really love conducting first for radio, and then for TV.” The “Sundays at the Sarnoff” Zoom events are an extension of live programs that were presented at the collection before the pandemic. To register for the November 29 talk, visit davidsarnoff. tcnj.edu. “We have a good crowd of regulars who have been museum visitors, and we seem to get some new people at each event,” said Pierri. “It’s a good way to connect and get new people interested in the collection.” —Anne Levin

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In spring of 2023, Moores Station Quarry off Route 29 in Hopewell Township will cease operations after more than a century. The site, which is more than 200 feet deep and 2,000 feet across, has been designated for transformation into a park. Just how that park should be created is the subject of a public meeting being held via Zoom on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 p.m. Additional meetings will be held in February, May, and October, 2021. “This will probably be the most exciting project we’ve ever undertaken,” said Aaron Watson, executive director of the Mercer County Park Commission. “We want to figure out how to do it right, which is why we’re having a master plan. We want to hear public input.” Back in the 1800s, materials from the quarry were moved by barge on the Delaware and Raritan Canal, and then later, via railroad. Today, trucks transport materials from the Titusville site. A 25-year agreement with Trap Rock Industries, which has been operating the quarry, will expire in 2023. At that point, the Park Commission will take possession and begin the multiyear process of turning the open-pit quarry into a park. Creating a master plan is the first step. A multi-disciplinary team of landscape architects, geologists, engineers, ecologists, wildlife biologists, architects, sustainability experts, and real

estate market analysts have been put together to assist in the process. The site has some relatively level areas. There are also steep rock walls, haul roads, and two small ponds. The quarry is next to the Ted Stiles Preserve at Baldpate Mountain. Jeff Tittel, director of the New Jersey Sierra Club, wants the site to be turned into open space rather than a place for active recreation. “The Sierra Club and others have fought countless battles to protect Baldpate Mountain,” he said in a press release. “We stopped projects like ball and soccer fields, as well as a new entrance that would have been like a highway going up the mountain. That is why it is critical that this quarry park has to be compatible with the goals of the park. It needs to be for passive recreation, with trees, meadows, and wetlands. They should not use this park as an excuse for these active recreation amenities or facilities. This quarr y should have been shut down a long time ago. Now that it is finally being turned into a park, it cannot be privatized. Too many people have fought too hard for too long to save this area to lose it now to profiteers.” Wat s o n s a i d t h at t h e quarry has created an unnatural landscape, but there is an opportunity to reclaim a portion of it for open space. The question is how much. “The beauty of it is that there is such great

potential,” he said. “Unfortunately, you’re always going to get advocacy groups claiming that only certain activ ities need to occur there. But this is not a natural area. We have every intention of taking advantage of what is there, making sure the habitat is appropriate for birds and wildlife. It is early in the process, though.” Mercer County Superintendent of Parks Anthony Cucchi, who will be leading the team of consultants, commented, “There is very little that’s natural about the site. There is no soil or vegetation. The consultants are guiding us through an analysis to see what could be restored, and how to bring some of it back to wildlife habitat.” The plan has been to make the site into a public space since Mercer County, the New Jersey Green Acres Prog ram, and Hopewell Township jointly purchased more than 1,000 acres of land, including the quarry property, to create a county park at Baldpate Mountain. The land sale allowed the quarry operator to continue mining on a portion of the land for 25 years after the transfer. That right expires in the spring of 2023, at which time the Mercer County Park Commission will take possession. Turning the site into a park is a multi-year process, but portions might be ready for use by county residents soon after the transfer takes place. “That’s why we’re doing the master plan,” said

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Public Meeting to Address Future of Quarry Site

PLANNING A TRANSFORMATION: The Moores Station Quarry off Route 29 in Hopewell Township is ceasing operations and will eventually be turned into a park. The public can comment on how a master plan should be developed at an open meeting early next month. Watson. “So people can enjoy some of it soon after we take ownership. We don’t want to wait until the last minute. We want to get this going and work closely with Trap Rock.” Tittel of the Sierra Club said t hat an arboret u m

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P rofiles i n e ducation Anna Leader, Pennington Teacher and Author: “Teaching Makes Me a Better Writer, and Writing Makes Me a Better Teacher”

live, masked, physically distanced audience was in at tendance as the lights dimmed at the Grand Theatre de Luxembourg on the evening of October 2 for the debut performance of Deliver Us, a play about the coronavirus specially commissioned by Luxembourg’s national theater. T he 24 - ye ar- old play wright, Anna Leader, was not present, however. She was in her dormitory apartment at The Pennington School in the midst of her first full semester of teaching English and French, and overseeing the young women boarders. Born in the United States and raised in Luxembourg, Leader has been a writer since childhood, author of a number of award-winning poems, plays, and novels, and an aspiring teacher since her high school years. Settling at Pennington this fall was Leader’s third move to New Jersey. She came to Princeton University from Luxembourg in 2014 and

graduated in 2018. She then worked for a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., for a year before returning to Princeton to earn her New Jersey teacher certification through the Universit y’s Teacher Preparat ion Prog ram in January 2020, after which she went back to her job in D.C. She returned again to New Jersey in August this year to begin her teaching career at Pennington.

worlds of teaching and writing, offers many options as she contemplates her future. She talked about her life as a teacher and a writer. “Teaching makes me a better writer, and writing makes me a better teacher,” she said. “Teaching brings a sense of fulfillment. Watching others light up when they read something that’s new to them or when they get a concept that they haven’t gotten before. Then writing allows me to synthesize everything I’ve experienced and reflect on it and nurture myself intra-personally.” She continued, “Being able to spend time laboring over my words and dissecting every theme makes me a better teacher of literature because I can encourage students to think about the writer making choices, and I can encourage the students to think about their choices and do their own creative writing.” Anna Leader Leader, who supervises Leader realizes that her t he Pen n i ng ton s t u dent life in Luxembourg and the literary magazine, added, United States, and in the “Promoting literature and

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creative writing is a passion of mine.” Despite her love of writing and her impressive literary accomplishments, a full-time writing career is not one of Leader’s goals. “I don’t have the stomach for it,” she said. “I don’t like the instability, and, second of all, I think it’s so important to keep getting input. If you’re just sitting at a computer looking at a screen — I can only do that for a couple of hours in a row. You start turning into this infinite loop. Whereas if I’m with the kids reading books, hearing their ideas on books, they come up with stuff I’ve never thought of before. Plus, you get to know more people and you have that emotional fullness to your life. I don’t think that’s replaceable. That’s a balance that I think will suit me well, hopefully forever.” Early Influences Leader, whose father is a high school English teacher and mother is a fifth grade teacher, started writing at a young age. She had her first poem published in a children’s magazine when she was 5, “and that really lit a fire under me,” she said. She went on to write three novels when she was a high school student at an international school in Luxembourg. Leader described the inspiration from her father. “He is also a writer, who has been writing since he was quite young,” she said. “He writes poetry, novels, and plays as well. We love reading poetr y together. That’s what got me inspired to write poetry.” It was also primarily her father who helped to spark her fascination with teaching. “He was always reading so many interesting books,” she recalled, “And he had the power to decide what to think about those books and how to help students think about the books and what activities to do with them.” Leader, who went on to expand her literary interests as she proceeded through high school, added, “I did not have the happiest of social lives. I felt quite disconnected, and I used to write as a way to feel more at home, more engaged. Wanting to teach has been a passion of mine since early in high school. It’s part of what happens when you grow up with parents who talk about differentiation and lesson planning over the breakfast table.” Leader’s father is English, her mother American. They had met in Peru, and eventually moved to Washington state, where Anna was born, then moved to Luxembourg four years later. “They saw an ad in the newspaper that teachers were wanted in Luxembourg. It was closer to my father’s parents, who were in Britain and were struggling with health issues, so we packed up and moved to Luxembourg,” explained Leader, who has triple citizenship: U.S., U.K., and Luxembourg. Luxembourg “It was a genius decision as I look back,” Leader said. “It was a huge leap of faith, but they ended up picking the best country in the world to move to. It’s a beautiful place to live. I don’t know if I myself would be moving back there in the near future. It’s less of an exciting young person’s place. It’s got socialized national

health care, a huge amount of support for, and interest in, the arts. It’s super safe. It’s very green. There’s free public transportation for everyone. It’s a paradise.” In addition to her commissioned play, Leader has benefited in many other ways from Luxembourg’s support for the arts. She has won the country’s national literary contest for authors under 25 three times, her literary translations have been awarded numerous prizes, and she has received several commissions from the ministry of culture. “Luxembourg really does invest in its arts and literature and culture,” she said. “I love Luxembourg a lot, so I’m sometimes called upon to be an ambassador. I just did a virtual livestream interview for the Luxembourg embassy in India about Luxembourg and its culture. I told a fairy tale from the country. Luxembourg has invested a lot recently in its English language and culture to appeal to all of the expatriates in the country and to get the Luxembourg culture out to the wider world.” Princeton Coming to Princeton for college was “a bit of a random choice,” Leader explained. “When I was 13 we happened to be going on a road trip to America while visiting my mother’s family. We stopped off in Princeton because it’s pretty, and I made up my mind on the spot. It ended up being a fantastic choice.” Describing her four undergraduate years as “like being on a five-star cruise,” Leader emphasized the value of her education at Princeton, for the work she is doing in her current job and far beyond. “I really feel I got the best undergraduate experience I could imagine in the subjects that I care most about,” she said. “They give you so many opportunities, so much attention and support.” An English and comparative literature major, Leader wrote her senior thesis on a Luxembourg poet. “She was an idol of mine, and I got to interview her for my thesis,” Leader noted. “I think the purpose of an undergraduate education is to furnish your soul for hard times, like the coronavirus pandemic, so you have reserves to draw upon, reserves like beauty and resilience and knowledge and all those things. I think that’s what Princeton was able to do for me.” After graduating, summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, Leader went to work for a year as program coordinator for Capital Partners for Education, a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., where she did career counseling and career preparation skills for low income high school students. She worked with her case load of about 60 students at various high schools in D.C. She returned to Princeton for a semester to complete her st udent teaching in English at Princeton High School, then went back to work in D.C. Last spring she decided to apply for fulltime teaching jobs. Pennington School “Job searching during the pandemic was an interesting situation to be in,” said Leader. “I knew I wanted to teach English, and I was looking in D.C. and New Jersey

because I knew those areas. Then during my Pennington interview they said ‘You’re bilingual in French. Can you teach French?’ I said I’d never taught French before, but I didn’t see why not.” When she was offered a job, the choice to come to Pennington was not a difficult one. “I was so excited at the chance to teach two subjects that I really love and to be immersed in the boarding school environment and being only a couple of hours outside New York City. It all really clicked into place, and this was a really good decision.” She continued, “I’ve really loved it here. The small class sizes and the ability to teach two subjects has provided a good mix of not extremely difficult teaching with only 12 or 13 in the classes. Doing my first year of full-time teaching during a pandemic and partly online has been much more manageable with that really supportive, small, immersive environment. “I feel really confident, really happy with my choice. Pennington feels more like a community than my high school did. Even with the pandemic going on and the face masks and sanitizing the classrooms every five minutes, it feels really welcoming and kind.” “Deliver Us” A s s h e cont i nu e s h e r teaching career at Pennington, Leader also looks forward to writing opportunities in the future. Her next goal is to expand on Deliver Us. Her play, a series of conversations between delivery room nurses and women going into labor, has three timelines, each set in a moment of crisis: 2020, 1962, and 1918. In 2020, a young woman is having a baby amidst the COV ID -19 pandemic. In another part of the play, inspired by a conversation between Leader and her g ra nd mot her, who gave birth to Leader’s father in 1964, nuclear war looms during the Cold War, as a housewife prepares to give birth. In the third section of the play, it’s 1918 and an unmarried woman is fighting the Spanish flu as she goes into labor. Originally Leader included women from five different time periods, but she chose only three for the final draft of Deliver Us. She is looking forward to putting the extra material back into a play that covers five different years in the 20th and 21st centuries. “It was really fun to write and to do the research,” she said. “To see those resonances across time was exciting for me. My parents went to see it two nights in a row and met the actresses, and they loved it. It’s gotten a really good response, so I’m hoping it all worked out well.” s her days remain f i l le d w it h clas s e s and students and an array of writing challenges, Leader acknowledges the unpredictability of life in the current world and her life in particular. “There are so many possibilities,” she said. “I can’t predict what’s going to happen. When I look ahead I try to be flexible knowing that wherever I go I’ll probably end up in a good place.” —Donald Gilpin

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Lempert. “Location of the affordable housing developments was in accordance with smart growth principles. We picked spots that would be walkable to shopping, jobs, and transit. We also looked at the question of how Princeton can grow in a sustainable way.” Part of that vision is an expansion of locations beyond the downtown. “Instead of sprawl, you’ll have new hubs emerging,” Lempert said. “So, while downtown will always be a hub, there is a significant amount of the new housing that is in and around the shopping center area and near the Montgomery border.” According to the negotiating team’s press release, Judge Jacobson was favorably impressed with the efforts taken by Princeton to comply with its obligation. “The main point is that we proved to the court that we were serious about our plan, and we put all the zoning in place that was needed,” said Lempert. “We showed that we had a finance plan that was feasible, and that we’ve made an effort to address everything that needed to be addressed. There are no really big changes to the plan aside from the fact that we’re looking at a different configuration for the Franklin lot, and we have added the property at 375 Terhune Road. But the plan itself is the same, and it’s now being brought to fruition.” —Anne Levin

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spiked over the weekend with 37 new cases and a total of 89 cases of COVID-19 at the clinic. There were also 18 new cases in Montgomery/Rocky Hill over the weekend and a situation described by Montgomery Township Health Officer Stephanie D. Carey as “exponential, community spread, with most cases not having a clear exposure,” as quoted on the Montgomery Township website. Williams issued a reminder to local residents to continue to support those in the community who are helping to feed and clothe families, and others in need who are dealing with unemployment and other hardships. “Please support your favorite local charities and volunteer groups who are addressing this issue,” he wrote, noting the list of charities that can be found under “Food Resources” at princetoncovid. org. —Donald Gilpin

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Heroes of Hope and Healing will be the theme of NAMI Mercer’s 19th annual benefit gala on Thursday, December 17, at 7 p.m. This event, formerly called “Night OUT with NAMI,” will be virtual this year and renamed “Night IN with NAMI”.

Maurice Benard NA MI Mercer’s special guest and Visionary Award honoree will be Maurice Benard, two-time daytime Emmy winner who has played Sonny on the ABC daytime drama General Hospital for the past 27 years. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 22, Benard has been a longtime advocate for persons affected by mental illness. As part of the program, local playwright and performer David Lee White will interview Benard about his 2020 memoir Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital. Dr. Karen Marquis will become NAMI Mercer’s 10th Pillar awardee at the gala. This honor recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary, long-term

contribution to the organization’s mission and to the people it serves. For the first time, NAMI Mercer will recognize a young adult with the WOW Award for reducing stigma and promoting youth mental health. The recipient will be Gianna Santoro. There is no charge for tickets to Night IN with NAMI. Throughout the festivities, master of ceremonies and former Board President Dan Schuberth will invite participants to “fund-a-need” by donating live by text, online, or by check. NAMI Mercer depends on the generosity of the community, especially during these unprecedented times when the need for mental health support is greater than ever. The link to “Night IN with NAMI” will be available on namimercer.org. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities and for more information about the event, contact Dawn Dannenbrink, director of development, at (609) 799-8994 ext. 13 or ddannenbrink@namimercer.org. NAMI Mercer, based in Hamilton, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness through education, mutual support, and advocacy. It is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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The laboratory will allow increased testing capabilities with faster results. The lab is designed to run at least 2,000 individual samples per day, 10,000 per week, with turnaround time of 24 hours or less and the possibility of increasing capacity by pooling samples, according to a press release from the University’s Office of Communications. “The goal is to identify positive cases early enough — before people have been able to spread the virus to others — so as to isolate the cases as soon as possible and stop community spread and prevent outbreak or clusters,” said University Health Services infectious disease physician Irini Daskalaki as quoted in the press release. “We depend on regular testing to catch people early, in the presymptomatic or asymptomatic stage, because actually that’s when they are most infectious.” Early last spring Princeton University made the commitment to build and seek a license for its own testing laboratory both to support its ability to function with large numbers of people on campus and to contribute to the testing capacity in New Jersey. The ensuing process involved construction, permitting, purchasing equipment, designing a data system, hiring and training skilled staff, and acquiring the necessary governmental approvals. The University lab gained federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification on September 3, permitting the testing of samples for COVID-19 and the distribution of

test results to the individuals tested. The lab was officially licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health’s division of Public Health and Environmental Laboratories on November 6. “The leadership of the University very early realized that if we were to have any semblance of a normal community, with people repopulating and enlivening our campus, we would need to have a testing program,” said Daniel Notterman, physician and University lecturer in the Department of Molecular Biology. “Princeton stood this lab up in six months —that’s remarkable. It makes me proud of the University.” Princeton is one of only a few universities in the country without a medical or veterinary school to build a federally-certified COVID-19 testing lab. The lab uses saliva samples for testing rather than nasal swabs, and the University’s medical staff recommends the saliva samples as being as accurate as the deep nasal swabs and more accurate than the shallower selfswabbing common at drivethrough testing sites. The saliva sample can also be self-collected, reducing the need for personal protective equipment and protecting health care providers. Notterman, a pediatrician, added, “I’m very motivated, not only to help protect my students and my colleagues and staff at the University, but also to work with all of the wonderful people here to help protect the larger community by keeping the level of infection at the University as low as possible.” —Donald Gilpin

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To the Editor: Brick and mortar locations of cafes, restaurants, and pubs are often called “third places.” Places where we develop a sense of belonging away from home and work. Places where we foster associative connections filling in the cracks and crevices of our relationships. I look at our entire downtown as the collective third place — the only shared neighborhood that belongs to all of us. Here, social cohesion manifests. In 1993 when my business partner and I were searching for the perfect American town in which to open Small World Coffee, Princeton made us put on the brakes. It boasted a healthy retail mix, internationally acclaimed institutions, commercial and residential walkability, access to NYC, and a diverse, cosmopolitan community. Most important? Princeton had huge heart and deep soul. I was 27 years old when we opened, and I turn 55 any day now! I’ve spent half of my life living and working in this community. We loved raising our children here and benefited from this “third place” feeling in our downtown business district. Once our kids were old enough, they would walk up from Community Park School at the end of the day to meet me at work, have a snack, and then go on excursions in town on their own. The library!, jaZams!, Ice cream! All of these shop owners knew (and still know) our kids, and held a caring, watchful eye over them. It’s a subtle and powerful thing. At Small World Coffee we have witnessed babies become full-grown adults now having babies of their own. The connection to these families is genuine. Our employees become close to so many customers and build strong, trusting relationships outside of work — from babysitting to dog walking, and even marriage! These associative, intersectional relationships nourish our lives. These relationships germinate, root, and flourish within a robust downtown filled with locally owned, dynamic, successful businesses. COVID has affected the health and well-being of so many of our loved ones as well as the health of our downtown. Our local merchants are working harder than ever to ensure its safety and vitality. This holiday season, let’s love our local Princeton more than we have ever loved it before. The downtown business community is interdependent; we can only thrive together. All of us. Over the years as foot traffic has slackened around the holiday season, local businesses feel and absorb the impact. In short, if more people are shopping online then there are fewer folks strolling the streets stopping for a bite to eat, an ice cream, or a cup of coffee. Let’s make the choice to shop in Princeton, keep our money in the local economy, and create the kind of town that will not only fulfill our practical needs, but also a sense of connection — a third place we collectively call home. JESSICA DURRIE Co-Owner, Small World Coffee Cuyler Road

HIP Board Thanks Everyone Involved For Success of Virtual Rent Party

To the Editor: On behalf of the Board of Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP), I thank everyone involved in HIP’s Annual Rent Party, which was enormously successful this year, in spite of the challenges of COVID. The party was a COVID-safe virtual celebration consisting of a series of videos that brought to life the art and music that thrived during the Harlem Renaissance, a time when rent parties originated as a vehicle to help folks pay the rent. HIP’s virtual Rent Party raised the much-needed funds HIP will use to help our neighbors who currently struggle to pay their rent and stay safely in their homes. Some of Princeton’s most renowned scholars and citizens gave their valuable time and contributed their voices to these

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videos to make them so powerfully inspiring: Professor Eddie Glaude Jr., Tracy K. Smith, Ruha Benjamin, Mayor Liz Lempert, and Professor Wallace D. Best. Our newly re-elected senator, Cory Booker, showed his support for the HIP mission by making an appearance, even though he was in the midst of a demanding political season. I can’t thank them enough! I’d also like to thank Lance Liverman, Melissa Urias, and Luis Estrada for lending their voices to this effort. HIP can always count on these folks. Joe Bongiovi and the members of Princeton High School Studio Band are astoundingly talented and made the videos pop with joy. Mike Barry, Kathleen Gittleman, and Emily Gittleman brought the concept of these videos to fruition and deserve a big shout out! And a heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the Rent Party sponsors and donors who contributed to this effort. HIP has such loyal supporters who really care about their neighbors and are always there to offer a helping hand and compassionate heart. Please visit HIP’s website to watch all six videos: https:// housinginitiativesofprinceton.org/rent-party-2020. CAROL L. GOLDEN Chair, Housing Initiatives of Princeton CT Mercer Street

Urging Consideration of Renaming Witherspoon Street to “Robeson Street”

To the Editor, At this time of reckoning with the history of racism in Princeton, including the renaming of the former John Witherspoon Middle School in light of Witherspoon’s enslavement of African Americans and opposition to abolition [“A ‘Teachable Moment’ as Princeton Works to Rename Middle School,” page 1, November 18], I urge consideration of renaming Witherspoon Street to “Robeson Street.” The name would be especially fitting as “Robeson Street” would run past the historic Robeson House, the Paul Robeson sculpture in front of the Arts Council, and alongside Princeton’s historic African American neighborhood (and alongside Palmer Square, the original construction of which displaced Princeton’s African American residents). “Robeson Street” would intersect and complement the existing Paul Robeson Place. Black Lives Matter and names matter — it’s time to do the right thing. SHANNON DALEY-HARRIS Dorann Avenue

Watershed Advocates for Town to Require Pedestrian-Only Thoroughfare on Witherspoon Stormwater Management for Redevelopment Would Allow for Stronger Community Building To the Editor: Throughout the past year many residents of Princeton have contacted The Watershed Institute for help addressing flooding in and around their homes. Because of changes in precipitation patterns due to climate change and continuing development pressure, flooding in Princeton is getting worse. Our water quality has suffered as well. Beloved water bodies in open spaces including Mountain Lake and the pond in Smoyer Park were covered with duckweed this summer, a sign of an excess of nutrients in the water, and a harmful algal bloom was identified in Rosedale Lake near Pennington. We can address our flooding issues and protect and improve water quality by using plants and soil to capture and clean the polluted stormwater runoff that is causing these flooding and water quality issues. The state recently amended its stormwater regulations to require the use of these strategies, which are known as “green infrastructure.” We applaud Princeton Council for introducing a new stormwater management ordinance on November 9 that goes beyond the state’s basic requirements. This new ordinance builds on enhancements made in 2017 by the Council and incorporates additional protections that would be among the strongest in the state. As a result, we will see many more rain gardens and green roofs in town. Using green infrastructure provides many well-documented benefits including reduced temperatures in areas with high concentrations of blacktop and other impervious surfaces, habitat for birds and pollinators, improvement in property values, and positive impacts on mental health. We’ll also be advocating for the town to take the next step, which will be to require stormwater management for redevelopment. Much of Princeton was developed before requirements existed to manage stormwater. When old buildings are replaced through redevelopment, we should take the opportunity to incorporate measures that can reduce the flooding that many town residents experience whenever there is a heavy rain. We hope that you will join us in supporting this important ordinance at the public hearing to be held virtually on Monday, December 7. Comments on the ordinance can be sent to princetoncomments@gmail.com no later than 6:30 p.m. on December 7. If you and your neighborhood are experiencing problems with flooding and you’d like to learn more about ways to address it with green infrastructure, please visit thewatershed.org to learn more about our River-Friendly resident program. JIM WALTMAN Executive Director, The Watershed Institute

Hoping Council Will Create a Traffic-Free Space on Lower Witherspoon Street

To the Editor: I write in full agreement with the recent letter from Brian Levinson [“Noting That Witherspoon Street is a Silver Lining in Year of Pandemic,” Mailbox, November 11]. I share Mr. Levinson’s admiration for the changes that have been made to Witherspoon Street this year. It has been a delight to walk through, seeing people safely enjoying food outdoors, supporting local businesses, and contributing to a pleasant atmosphere in this challenging time. I understand that Princeton Council is now considering longterm changes to Witherspoon Street as part of a planned engineering project. I hope that Council will create a trafficfree space on lower Witherspoon Street, where residents and visitors might enjoy public art, live music, and outdoor dining. This is a generational opportunity to enhance the lives of people who love to spend time in downtown Princeton. Similar traffic-free spaces exist in Charlottesville, Va., Ithaca, N.Y., and even in downtown Somerville, N.J. I have visited all three of these towns, and greatly enjoyed their pedestrian areas, where kids can run free, and high-quality plantings and art enhance the environment. Traffic-free spaces attract people, potentially generating increased trade for local businesses, and sustaining a lively downtown. Although there may be challenges with managing parking and deliveries, Princeton people have the wit to solve these issues, just as community leaders have in these other towns. At the time of writing, 250 residents have signed a petition to demonstrate support for a walkable downtown Witherspoon

To the Editor: In light of the unprecedented events of 2020, there is a renewed interest in reconsidering how lives are lived and how we commune as a people and a community. Creating a pedestrian-only thoroughfare on Witherspoon Street would allow for stronger community building as public places allow for that to happen. Meals are more enjoyable without car exhaust, and letting go of car-centric planning in our charming and historic town is in line with Princeton’s climate action plan. Moreover, the ability to walk, shop, dine, and commune will distinguish Princeton’s central business district from other town centers and attract more visitors, which is good for business. MONICA NEUFANG Chestnut Street

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“Brutal Aesthetics” Discussed In Labyrinth Livestream Event

Art historian Hal Foster will talk about his new book, Brutal Aesthetics: Dubuffet, Bataille, Jorn, Paolozzi, Oldenburg (Princeton Univ. Press $39.95) with fellow art historian Yve-Alain Bois on December 2 at 6 p.m. The Labyrinth Livestream event is co-hosted by the Institute for Advanced Study. According to David Joselit, author of After Art: “At the most opportune time, Foster undertakes a reconsideration of barbarism as it was reinvented in the visual arts of the mid-twentieth century. Not only does he excavate

a crucial post–World War II tendency that has evaded systematic comparative interpretation, but he also sheds light on the political aporias of our present.” Ben Lerner, author of The Topeka School, says, “Hal Foster moves — often in a single quickening sentence — from the specific work of art to the forces that shape our ways of seeing, illuminating both, opening up new modes of thought and filiation. His books are never far from me.” To register, click www. crowdcast.io/e/hal-foster-yve -alain/register.

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The Translator’s Gambit: From Cavafy to Shakespeare

n his landmark celebration of translation, John Keats not only heard Chapman’s Homer speak out “loud and bold,” he put a new planet into orbit, with its kingdoms, states, islands, realms of gold, and bards. It was Richard Burton’s “loud and bold” translation of Hamlet’s speech to the players that finally put Shakespeare on the map for me. Burton didn’t change the words, he just re-energized them, brought them to life, up close and in person on the stage of the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. Striding briskly back and forth, he commanded the house, still in fame’s floodlight after playing Antony on the screen with Elizabeth Taylor, the movie queen Cleopatra who came to pick him up after every performance, setting off a nightly fan-crazed mob scene on 46th Street. Antony and Hamlet Translation has been the theme of the moment ever since an English friend sent me his rendering of C.P. Cavafy’s poem “The God Abandons Antony.” Although I have no knowledge of Greek beyond what I picked up on the island of Mykonos, where Roger and I first met more than half a century ago, all it took to get into the game was a fondness for the poem and access to standard translations like the one by Princeton professor emeritus Edmund Keeley and Philip Sherrard. I was playing at translation, an unsupervised amateur enjoying the ebb and flow of poetry in motion, a fluid text “writ in water,” as Keats worded it in his death bed epitaph. Losing an Old Friend Cavafy’s poem arrived soon after I learned of the death of my oldest friend. So when Roger translated the verb in the title as “deserts” rather than “forsakes” or “abandons,” my instinct was to go with “abandons,” a word that seemed better suited to the shock of sudden, irreversible loss. It was almost as if Cavafy had left room for that wrenching message and was reading along with me, over my shoulder, his opening lines, “When suddenly, at midnight, you hear / an invisible procession going by / with exquisite music, voices, / don’t mourn your luck that’s failing now, work gone wrong, your plans / all proving deceptive — don’t mourn them uselessly.” I felt at home in the poem, invited in by Cavafy’s use of the second person, mov-

ing from the unexpected loss of a lifelong friend into the hushed, valedictory mood. When I was told “don’t mourn,” it was the way a friend might have said it, rather than some distant imperious stranger declaring “do not.” The God Shakespeare Looking again at Cavafy’s title, I’m wondering about “The God.” Not the familiar one-word God but The God. Who or what is the literary equivalent of The God? Who else but the Bard? And who is Shakespeare’s most enlightened guide, celebrator, and glorified spiritual poetical translator/gatekeeper but the late Harold Bloom? Here he is in The Invention of the Human, suggesting that “the fourteen consecutive months [1605-1606] in which King Lear, Macbeth, and Anthony and Cleopatra were composed wore out even William Shakespeare.” Bloom neglects to mention that this epic feat was driven by necessity, with Shakespeare in quarantine, London in lockdown, the theatres closed due to the plague. Even so, the back story can be read into Bloom’s assertion that “af ter A ntony’s col laps e and Cleopatra’s apotheosis, Shakespeare was wary of further quests into the interior.” The Dying Music As expected, Bloom gave me what I needed, pointing out how with “monstrous shrewdness, Shakespeare modified Plutarch by having Antony abandoned by the god Hercules, rather than by Bacchus.” Bloom sees Antony himself as, like Cleopatra, a “mortal God” and thus “has his aura, really a kind of astral body, that departs with the music of Hercules, the oboes under the stage.” The soldiers outside Cleopatra’s palace hear the mysterious music of Antony’s passing well in advance of his actual “departure”: “List, list! ... Hark! ... Music in the air ... Under the earth ... What should

this mean?” Then: “ ‘Tis the god Hercules, whom Antony lov’d / Now leaves him.” For Bloom, “This dying music is the most profound in Shakespeare, and maybe the richest study of the nostalgias given us by any of the plays.” Loosely translated according to the theme of the day, “the nostalgias” suggests a range of possibilities, from the blues to a scattering of mist-shrouded islands somewhere in the Aegean. At the same time, I’m thinking of all the nights my friend and I spent talking life and literature, including Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandrian novels, where Cavafy appears as “the old poet of the city.” While we may never have talked in depth about “The God Abandons Antony,” I like to imagine us in this moment, sharing the poem’s elegiac intimacy, listening to the music, the invisible procession, the mourner and the mourned, and heeding Cavafy: “As one long prepared, and graced with courage, / say goodbye to her, the Alexandria that is leaving.” Alexandria’s leaving like life itself, or a dream of life, except Cavafy won’t allow it, his tone becoming harsher now, more insistent: “Above all, don’t fool yourself, don’t say / it was a dream, your ears deceived you: / don’t degrade yourself with empty hopes like these.” My old friend would approve the change in tone. In the first excitement of bonding, both 18, born one month apart, he was the outspoken cynic, at odds with God and the world, if not quite “standing at an angle” to it, as E.M. Forster pictured Cavafy. The last time we spoke in person, more than two decades ago, he said, “I hate nostalgia!” At the Window The final movement begins, “As one long prepared, and graced with courage, / as is right for you who were given this kind of city, / go firmly to the window /

and listen with deep emotion, but not / with the whining, the pleas of a coward.” That’s how Keeley and Sherrard translate it. I’m thinking, why not “Go boldy to the window”? This is Antony, after all. Except of course that Shakespeare’s Antony “cannot hold this visible shape.” The closing lines: “— listen — your final delectation — to the voices, / to the exquisite music of that strange procession, / and say goodbye to her, to the Alexandria you are losing.” Here’s where I think Roger’s translation carries the day. He’s a musician, a retired busker, who just bought a King saxello like the one Roland Kirk played. Instead of that “final delectation,” he has “As a last delight, listen to the sounds, / To the exquisite instruments of the mystical procession / And bid her farewell, the Alexandria you are losing.” Going Going Gone And one day like a miracle he’ll be gone! According to the notion that a great poem can be translated to comment on any occasion in the range between the ridiculous and the sublime while retaining its aesthetic dignity, I tried my hand at “The Vote Abandons Donald,” which contains only a few violations of Cavafy. Inspired by a red, white and blue yard sign, it’s best read without line breaks: hen suddenly, at midnight, you hear an invisible procession going by with voices singing ‘Like a miracle he will go,’ don’t mourn your luck that’s failing now, all your lies gone wrong, your plans all proving deceptive — don’t mourn them uselessly. As one long prepared, and facing posterity, say goodbye to it, the presidency that is leaving. Above all, don’t fool yourself, don’t say it was a dream, your ears deceived you: don’t degrade yourself with empty claims. As is right for you who proved unfit for office, go firmly to the window and listen to the cries of “He’s going, going, gone,” not with the whining, the pleas of an unmasked coward; listen — your final concession — to the voices, to the exquisite music of that strange procession, and say goodbye to it, to the White House you are leaving.” —Stuart Mitchner

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Passage Theatre Presents an Online Reading of “Welcome to Matteson!”; Tensions Erupt at a Dinner for New Neighbors in Inda Craig-Galván’s Comedy

assage Theatre has presented a live online reading of Welcome to Matteson! Inda Craig-Galván’s poignant comedy portrays “a suburban couple that hosts a welcome-to-the-neighborhood dinner party for their new neighbors, a couple recently (forcibly) relocated from Chicago’s roughest housing project,” notes a press release, which adds that the dinner turns out to be “anything but welcoming.” “The play, at heart, is about how we relate to each other, how we value things over people,” Craig-Galván says. “It’s taken on sort of a different feel, now that we are in our own bubbles, and our own seclusion.” As with Passage’s presentation of the prerecorded Panther Hollow last month, the reading was treated as a theatrical event. The purchase of a ticket entitled audiences to watch the livestream via Zoom on November 21, or the recording on YouTube through November 25. Craig-Galván is developing new works with theater companies such as Primary Stages and Company One. She has received awards such as the Jeffry Melnick New Playwright Award, Blue Ink Playwriting Prize, and Stage Raw Best Playwright Award. She is a writer on the CBS All Access series Happy Face, and previously was a writer for How to Get Away with Murder and The Rookie, both for ABC. The reading of Welcome to Matteson! is her first collaboration with Passage. Passage Theatre Artistic Director C. Ryanne Domingues discovered Welcome to Matteson! via New Play Exchange, an online database where playwrights can post their work. Craig-Galván appreciates the extent to which Passage has “been really supportive, and great about wanting to present this piece as a virtual production.” For director Andrew Binger, Welcome to Matteson! reflects “how our society and civilization creates barriers and divides us, even when we have a lot of similarities. In the play, an African American couple [has] dinner with another African American couple. You would think that the identity would unite them, connect them in some capacity. But because one couple is from the inner cities — a housing project — and lives in poverty; and the other couple is relatively wealthy, and lives in an affluent neighborhood, those things divide them.” The presentation opens with Binger reading a description of the characters. Patricia (portrayed by Nicole Stacie) is “a longtime resident of Matteson, Illinois. Maybe she deserves everything she has, but don’t be the one to question her about

it.” Patricia’s husband, Gerald (Jamil A.C. Mangan) “loves his single malts — and his wife, despite...” Regina (Gha’il Rhodes Benjamin) is “newly relocated from the newly demolished Cabrini-Green housing projects. All street sense; more book sense than most give her credit.” Corey (Richard Bradford) is “happily married to Regina, Cabriniborn and raised. Wouldn’t change any of it, but change is inevitable.” A prologue takes place “some time in the past, just before [the characters’] world changes.” It is Christmas, as is indicated by a snowy screen. (Every actor is given the same backgrounds, which serve as the play’s scenery.) Gerald has led Patricia outside their elegant-looking home, where he surprises her with a new Mercedes. After they kiss, Gerald asks rhetorically, “You want to get out of here?” Mangan remarks that the charming Gerald is “the quintessential mediator — and pleaser!“ The bulk of the play takes place in December 2009. The first scene finds them inside their house, where the mood is considerably more tense, as they are preparing to host a “welcoming” dinner for Regina and Corey. The haughty Patricia scarcely could be a less enthusiastic hostess, as she resents the fact of her new neighbors.

Noting that Patricia is the block president, Mangan explains that Gerald and Patricia “are part of the welcome committee; we welcome new families. But … the problem is this fear of the other: ‘Oh my goodness, these people are going to break down my property value. These people are going to bring all of the things that are happening in the city of Chicago to my neighborhood.’” When Regina and Corey arrive, the evening begins cordially enough. However, Patricia’s bias — paired with general tension — soon derails the evening, as subtle barbs lead to outright confrontation. Matters are not helped when a psychology game, led by Regina, exposes cracks in Gerald and Patricia’s relationship. We also discover that Patricia’s opposition to the arrival of the new couple has gone beyond a hostile dinner conversation. Mangan notes that the play examines “the divide — in terms of economic status, social status. So often we can equate that with the racial divide. But here [is] an affluent Black family who, because of their social status, and their need to climb up the social ladder, have their biases, and look down on the lower socially classed Black family that comes to move into the neighborhood.” He adds that the play of-

fers us a chance to “put the mirror up to ourselves, and examine our own biases — and our own fears of ‘the others’ who are different.” Craig-Galván remarks that the play “is an exploration into how these characters exist, what they believe, and how different they are from one another, and what their individual wants and needs are, outside of a white gaze. It’s important that we tell our story without the lens of racism.” She started writing Welcome to Matteson! “a couple of years ago, when I was in grad school.” The idea came about because “I had lived in the south suburbs of Chicago — right next door to Matteson, Illinois. So I was there at the time of the relocation of former Cabrini residents. It was always on my mind that this was an insular, strange occurrence that the rest of the world may not have known about.” She adds, “I tend to write about Chicago, because that’s where I’m from.” Discussing the play with Craig-Galván gave Binger some insight into “the mindset that Inda was in as she crafted this piece. There are aspects of her personal life … represented in the words on the page.” He adds, “I always feel like it’s important to have a healthy dialogue with the playwright, because you want to do them the honor of bringing their work to life — by honoring the words they put on the page, and story that they’re working to tell.” Binger commends Passage for “always doing work that is not necessarily easy [or] tidy. The reason why I’ve been drawn to the work that they’ve done is that they [present] challenging works that ask important questions about our society, works by writers that are on the cusp of really important questions and conversations.” Mangan agrees. He hopes that audiences come away from the reading with an “appreciation that organizations like Passage Theatre are still running to create art, by any means necessary. This is a wonderful time, in the mean time, to come together as patrons, [and] as artists, and enjoy good storytelling.” elcome to Matteson! “is a play about bigotry, presupposed prejudices, and how these characters “WELCOME TO MATTESON!”: Passage Theatre presented, to ticketed viewers, an online reading of “Welcome to Matteson!” Written by Inda Craig-Galván (above), and directed by are relating to each other,” Craig-Galván Andrew Binger, the dark comedy depicts the class tensions that erupt when a couple is forc- concludes. “I love telling stories about people of color just existing in the world, ibly relocated from a housing project to a more affluent suburb. (Photo by Julián Juaquín) and this is one of those stories.” —Donald H. Sanborn III For infor mation a b out Pa s s age T he atre’s up c oming events , visit passagetheatre.org.

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ince March, orchestras nationwide h ave b e e n d e velopi n g on l i n e concert series often presenting well-known works recorded either live or from archives. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), in its first online video concert broadcast of NJSO Virtual 20-21, marked this unusual year by performing a piece commissioned specifically to capture an unprecedented time period which certainly became more tumultuous during the course of the piece’s composition. NJSO commissioned Haitian-American composer Daniel Bernard Roumain to write a work which, in the words of the composer, was created “during a series of overlapping crises in our lives: a pandemic, a global fight for social justice, the effects and awareness of climate change, an array of economic collapses, and the tyranny of an electoral process under siege by a president and his party.” NJSO Music Director Xian Zhang combined Roumain’s music with that of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, American composer Michael Abels, and symphonic titan Gustav Mahler to create a virtual experience blending musical nobility and joy, in a concert recorded at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in October and launched online last Thursday night. Roumain states that the titles of his works often reflect his feelings and political positions. With his work i am a white person who Black people, Roumain presented both an invitation and a choice in which people can fill in the blank in the title as a form of self-reflection. Scored for socially-distanced strings, timpani, and percussion, this work was both jarring and serene, exploring the textures of the instruments while incorporating presentday restrictions into the music. Gregory LaRosa’s timpani playing added particular dramatic intensity to the music. NJSO presented this concert as a multimedia performance, with accompanying visuals for this piece focusing on the stark emptiness of the Orchestra’s home city of Newark and its resident concert hall. Mahler’s 1904 Symphony No. 5 was a departure from his previous four symphonies, which were inspired by either folk tales or the written word. The four-movement Symphony No. 5 represented a new focus on purely instrumental symphonic works, as Mahler gravitated toward the song medium to convey works of literature. The “Adagietto” presented by New Jersey Symphony was the introduction to the final movement of Mahler’s fifth symphony and was unusual in its scoring for strings alone over improvisatory harp accompaniment. An instrumental respite from the intensity of the surrounding movements, the “Adagietto” was selected by the NJSO for this concert as “a tribute to those within our communities who have been afflicted by COVID-19 in hopes that it provides some measure of consolation to the pain that they’ve endured.”

NJSO’s performance of Mahler’s “Adagietto” brought out the song’s close affinity to one of Mahler’s early songs. With the violins taking their time on the melodic lines and Zhang emphasizing the lush orchestration, the NJSO players performed this work poignantly, with accompanying visuals of falling autumn leaves. Harpist Stacey Shames provided elegant accompaniment to the strings, adding to the restful nature of the music. Zhang and the strings were particularly effective in holding out the final cadence as long as possible, while visuals showed hope in displaying a sunrise through the trees. The Orchestra contrasted Mahler’s emotional writing with Mozart’s bubbling and joyful Divertimento in D Major, K. 136, most recently heard locally in a Princeton Symphony online concert. With decisive lower strings and cleanly running passages in the violins, the players maintained a light delicate sound throughout the threemovement work. The upper strings consistently demonstrated crisp trills and ornaments, and Zhang wisely often allowed the music to play itself. NJSO closed its virtual concert with a work by a second American composer. Arizona-born Michael Abels composed the 2007 Dances & Delights for the 10th anniversary of the New York-based Sphinx Organization, which is dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. The quartet of string soloists performing with NJSO was from the Sphinx Organization, strengthening the ongoing partnership between Sphinx and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Beginning with a cello solo from Thomas Mesa, Dances & Delights showcased expert playing from the quartet, placed in front of conductor Zhang and musically communicating among each other as if characters in a play. The solo quartet of violinists Rubén Rengel and Jannina Norpoth, violist Dana Kelley, and cellist Mesa performed in tandem with the Orchestra, even though separated by space. Both quartet and Orchestra effectively moved the music forward among the varied American musical styles within the piece, including jazz and bluegrass. Abels characterized Dances & Delights as a “celebration of virtuosity,” and the Sphinx players were up to the challenge, executing frequent double stops and maintaining a dialog with the Orchestra of pizzicato questions answered by graceful instrumental solos. hursday night’s virtual “opening gala” was only one of multiple online initiatives presented by New Jersey Symphony Orchestra over the past six months. This performance acknowledged the past, recognized an uncertain present, and hinted of a brighter future, taking what the Orchestra called a “baby step along a journey that culminates in the NJSO’s ultimate emergence in a new normal.” —Nancy Plum

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra is offering a wide range of online concerts throughout the month of December; the next virtual broadcast from the ensemble’s October recording sessions will launch Thursday, January 14, 2021. Conducted by Xian Zhang, this performance will feature NJSO concertmaster Eric Wyrick and music of William Grant Still, Giacomo Puccini, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Antonin Dvořák. Information about NJSO’s virtual season can be found on njsymphony.org.

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YULETIDE ZOOM: Popular pianist Jim Brickman performs as part of a virtual tour presented by State Theatre NJ on Saturday, December 12. Brickman has earned 22 Jim Brickman Virtual Tour Celebrates Holidays No. 1 albums and 33 Top State Theatre New Jersey presents Jim Brickman on Saturday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the “Comfort and Joy at Home LIVE!” virtual tour. The event will include an interactive Zoom Room, meet and greets, and Christmas gifts delivered to your door. Brickman mixes holiday carols with his own hit songs such as, “The Gift,” “Sending You A Little Christmas,” “Angel Eyes,” and “If You Believe.”

20 radio singles in Billboard Maga zine. He has been nominated for two Grammy awards, has won gospel music’s Dove Award, two SESAC Songwriter of the Year Awards, and the Canadian Country Music Award. A music scholarship is named after him at his alma mater, the Cleveland Institute of Music. The Christmas spirit is what first inspired Brickman when he began his career as

Taneshia Nash Laird, president and CEO of Newark Symphony Hall and former director of the Arts Council of Princeton, has been named to the newly formed, eight-member board for the National Independent Venue Foundation (NIVF). She is the only New Jersey board member for the advocacy organization, which is tasked with saving independent venues across the U.S. and shaping the future of the industry, while promoting social and racial equity.

Taneshia Nash Laird Nash Laird joins NIVF in its pursuit to preserve and nurture independent live performance venues and promoters – through COVID-19 and beyond. The foundation will focus on its Emergency Relief Fund, raising money for the most vulnerable venues, and will build upon the work of sister organization, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) – its sponsorship and membership trade organization branch. “The live music business contributes billions of dollars to the nation’s economy. Independently owned venues are important not only for their economic value but for the quality of life they contribute to their communities,” said Nash Laird, who serves as the only Black female leader of a performing arts center in New Jersey. “I’m delighted to join this board and contribute my expertise in economic development, and equity and inclusion. We’ll work towards

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a jingle writer for advertising. From there, he then revived the romantic standard of the popular song. His first album release was 1995’s No Words. He has collaborated with Lady Antebellum, Michael Bolton, Kenny Rogers, Martina McBride, and others, tapping into country, Broadway, pop, and jazz. B r i ck m a n h as w r it te n three best-selling books, starred in five TV concert specials, and is in the 22nd season of hosting the “The Jim Brickman Show” on syndicated radio. Most recently, Brickman has begun the Brickman Bedtime Story podcast on Tuesday nights, which can be seen on Facebook LIVE, and heard on Pandora, Apple, Spotify, and iHeart podcasts. Virtual tickets range from $40-$125. Visit stnj.org.

GETTING RENOVATIONS UNDERWAY: Plans to update the State Theatre NJ in New Brunswick, as shown in this rendering, will improve safety, efficiency, accessibility, and more. not only saving our stages, but helping owners maintain financial resilience.” Since taking the reins of Newark Symphony Hall in 2018, Nash Laird has expanded the venue’s prog ram m ing, and has an nounced plans to restore t he 95 -year- old concer t hall in a $40 million renovation beginning in 2021. The project is set to create 500 construction jobs and opportunities for 50 small businesses, in a city where nearly one in three people live below the poverty line. Nash Laird, the co-author of Still I Rise: A Graphic History of African Americans, previously served as director of economic development and acting director of housing production for Trenton. She is also the cofounder of MIST Harlem, an entertainment center in New York City, and as an adjunct professor at Drexel University, where she teaches strategic management in entertainment and arts management. In response to the ongoing public health cr isis, both NIVA and NIVF have promoted bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation (Save Our Stages Act, S. 4258 and H.R. 7806) which would allow the Small Business Administration ( SBA) to provide financial assistance to independent venues and promoters, thereby assisting tens of millions of unemployed workers. This comes as the live event industry is experiencing upwards of 90 percent revenue loss – with closures expected to last well into 2021. The foundation estimates that without support from Congress, 90 percent of NIVA’s 2,900 members (independent venues) may permanently close their doors. Both U.S.

Senators from New Jersey, Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, have signed on as co-sponsors of the Save Our Stages legislation. The foundation will also support a transparent, competitive marketplace that services a diverse and inclusive community for artists, fans, and industry workers. Hal Real, president of N I V F a n d s e c r e t a r y of NIVA, added: “The foundation hopes to learn from existing best practices and training programs undertaken by NIVA’s members and expand upon them to provide education and community programming, employee training and support, and economic development initiatives to further develop both organizations’ efforts to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion.” Recently, NI VA hosted the Save Our Stages Fest (#SOSFest), which brought together more than 35 artists from 25 venues across the country. More than $1.8 million was raised for NIVA’s Emergency Relief Fund. Featured artists included The Roots, Miley Cyrus, the Foo Fighters, Brittany Howard, Dave Matthews, The Lumineers, Nathaniel Rateliff, and others. For more information, visit nivf.org.

Virtual Groundbreaking Planned for State Theatre

State Theatre New Jersey will hold a virtual groundbreaking event to celebrate the start of major renovations as part of the Next Stage Campaign on Wednesday, December 2 at 12 p.m. The event will be hosted on the State Theatre’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/StateTheatreNJ. Speakers will include State Theatre’s President and CEO Sarah K. Chaplin and Board

Chair Scott Fergang; Next Stage Campaign Co-Chairs Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners Director Ron Rios and New Brunswick Mayor Jim Cahill; and Next Stage Campaign Honorary Chair and musician, Michael Feinstein. Funds raised for the renovation of the 100-year old building, which is owned by Middlesex County and operated by State Theatre New Jersey, represent a public and private partnership between State Theatre New Jersey; Middlesex County; and many corporate, foundation, and individual donors who support and recognize the impact the theater has on the arts, the economy of the region, and the well-being of its citizens. The primary plans for the non-profit State Theatre’s renovation are guided by three major initiatives: accessibility and safety, audience and artist experience, and operational efficiency. The upgrades include the priority of becoming ADA accessible with the addition of an elevator, accessible seating throughout the venue, and new restroom facilities. Other renovations include modernizing the stage rigging system, dressing rooms, and lobby spaces, all designed to improve access, experience, and safety of audiences, artists, and staff. The improvements made critical by the COVID-19 crisis include the replacement of the HVAC system to improve air flow control and filtration, the installation of protective barriers at service areas, the installation of new modular seating to facilitate social distancing if required, and the addition of touchless technology in all restroom facilities. For more information on the renovations or how to donate to the Next Stage Campaign, visit STNJ.org/NextStage.

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FESTIVAL OF TREES: The Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton kicks off its 11th annual festival, with an outdoor holiday market, on Friday, November 27. The display of trees will be on view through December 20.

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community to continue the tradition by opting to spend time outdoors. For trail maps and a family-friendly art activity, visit fopos.org. November 27 also kicks off the FOPOS annual Give Thanks to Nature Photo Contest. Professional and amateur photographers are encouraged to take their best shot of all that the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve has to offer. Submit a favorite photo for a chance to win prizes provided by photo contest sponsor, REI. New this year: student photographers, age 16 and under, are invited to submit photos for prizes from local businesses such as jaZams, the bent spoon, and LiLLiPiES. Photographs must be taken in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve between November 27 and January 31, 2021. For more information and submission details, visit fopos.org.

Christmas trees designed and decorated by community members, local businesses, and organizations will be displayed on the grounds of the Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton at the 11th annual Festival of Trees. T he k ick- of f begins Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The opening weekend coincides with the popular Winter Village, an outdoor holiday market with over 40 unique vendors. The display of trees placed outdoors among the historic buildings will continue to be on view Saturdays and Sundays, December 5-20, from 12-6 p.m. The $10 general museum admission will benefit the Red Mill Museum Village, a nonprofit organization. Free admission for Red Mill Museum members and children WW Arts Council Creates (6 and under). Art Kits for a Cause Like many arts and small FOPOS Kicks Off Photo nonprof it organizat ions, Contest, OptOutside Event West Windsor Arts Center On Friday, November 27, (WWAC) has navigated this Friends of Princeton Open difficult year by developing Space (FOPOS), a nonprofit virtual programming and devoted to preservation and at-home activities to keep stewardship of land in Princ- its friends and supporters eton, invites the community engaged. Yet, at the same to take walks and hikes time, the organization nevenjoying fresh air and the er lost sight of the fact that beauty of nature in the Billy there are so many people in Johnson Mountain Lakes its communities experiencNature Preserve and other ing even greater challenges. areas preserved by Friends With that in mind, West of Princeton Open Space. Windsor Arts Center has Due to the current limita- created Art Kits for a Cause tions for public gatherings, and w ill distribute them FOPOS is unable to host to those in need through their annual OptOutside a partnership with Homeevent at the Mountain Lakes Front, a nonprofit organiHouse on Friday. Instead, zation whose mission is to they are encouraging the

end homelessness in Central New Jersey. The kits, priced at $ 30 apie ce, cont a i n all the supplies needed to make two different projects. While they make great gifts that benefit the arts center, they can also be purchased to donate to participants of HomeFront’s ArtSpace program and families living at the HomeFront campus. “Ar t has the power to bring joy, to transform our lives, and to provide us with a tool for expression, which is so important right now,” said Aylin Green, executive director of the West Windsor Arts Center. “This is a win-win-win. When you purchase an art kit, you have the chance to enrich the lives of others, as well as your own, while supporting the arts. The gifts just keep giving when they are donated to HomeFront as well.” Each kit includes all of the supplies needed for an acrylic painting project and a polymer clay beading project with a printed instruction sheet, as well as a link to videos featuring West Windsor Arts Council teaching artists providing step-by-step guidance. RWJ Barnabas Health in Hamilton sponsored the first 25 kits for distribution at its cancer center. “We are grateful to RWJ Barnabas Health for their support of this project,” said Green. “Art Kits for a Cause are beautifully designed and make great gifts for artists and creators of all ages. Buy one for yourself, your friends and family, and a local family in need.” For more information, or to purchase a kit, visit the online store at westwindsorarts.org.

As part of the Hopewell Valley Arts Council’s community art project and exhibition, “ArtSpires,” 63 colorful sculptures have popped up in 19 clusters this fall throughout Hopewell Valley. These unique pieces have been created by local artists and community members. Now, the spires will be auctioned off to the public to benefit the artists and the HV Arts Council from now to December 19, 2020. To take part in the auction, and for full details and photos of these works, the public is invited to visit hvartscouncil.org/artspires. T he A r tSpire s projec t commemorates the loss of native ash trees to the emerald ash borer beetle as part of the organization’s ongoing initiative “Out of the Ashes: Art Emerging from Fallen Trees.” Art spires are milled from American ash wood felled by Hopewell Township Public Works and transformed into art. “We are honored to produce our art spire from a fallen ash tree that depicts a woodland setting,” said artists Robin Wolf and Palmer Uhl of the process of creating their spire, “A Walk in the Woods.” “2020 has been a difficult year for our world. Many of us have found that nature and a walk in the woods brings us peace and solace.” Their spire and dozens more will be available for public purchase via the online auction. The auction closes on December 19 at 4 p.m. with a live online event feat ur ing tr iv ia, a sing along, and fun for all ages. Watch the final bids as they come in and find out who gets to be the proud new owner of which spire. The arts spires will remain on display until April 2021 to provide community viewing through the winter and spring months. Spires will be delivered to their new owners in the late spring. Proceeds from the auction benefit the individual artists and support the mission of the Hopewell Valley Arts Council to increase art awareness and appreciation in the greater Hopewell Valley.

Zimmerli Zoom Lecture Spotlights Work of Kabakov

T he Zimmerli Ar t Mu seum at Rutgers University welcomes Ann Komaromi, Ph.D., who explores the artistic relationships of Ilya Kabakov and Viktor Pivovarov to both the Russian and Soviet cultural legacy, as well as the western gaze, in a Zoom lecture on December 7 at 5:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. Registration details are available at zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu on the Home Virtual Events page. The event is held in conjunction with the recent Zimmerli exhibition “Dialogues – Ilya Kabakov and Viktor Pivovarov: Stories About Ourselves.” Komaroni specifically discusses how Ilya Kabakov’s later work — made after his albums — with found “trash” objects in the 1980s is distinct from similar practices by artists like Robert Rauschenberg. Kabakov’s treatment of the theme of trash arose out of the con“SNOWY DRIVEWAY”: Cindy Wang’s photo was the third place winner of last year’s Friends of text of late socialism and became, with time, a profound Princeton Open Space Give Thanks to Nature Photo Contest.

“BACKYARD FARM”: This spire by Colleen Miller is one of 63 colorful sculptures from the “ArtSpires” community art project now being auctioned off to benefit the artists and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. The auction closes on December 19 at 4 p.m. with a live online event at hvartscouncil.org. meditation on the relegation of the Soviet Union to the rubbish heap of histor y. Komaroni is an associate professor in the Centre for Comparative Literature and the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at University of Toronto and a Victoria College Fellow. Following the lecture, an interactive Q&A is moderated by Ksenia Nouril, a guest curator for “Stories About Ourselves.” She currently serves as Jensen Bryan Curator at The Print Center in Philadelphia. Nouril received a doctorate in art history at Rutgers, where her graduate studies were supported by a Dodge Fellowship, which provided opportunities to conduct primary source research and develop exhibitions from the Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection of Nonconformist Art from the Soviet Union at the Zimmerli. “Dialogues – Ilya Kabakov and Viktor Pivovarov: Stories About Ourselves” delves into one of the hallmarks of unofficial Soviet art from the height of the Cold War: the album. It focuses on both Kabakov’s and Pivovarov’s work created in this format, which was an innovative genre of visual art popularized in the 1970s by conceptual artists in Moscow. Drawn from the museum’s Dodge Collection, the exhibition includes some 120 individual sheets and provides a rare opportunity to view several albums in their entirety. Kabakov and Pivovarov each produced dozens of albums, addressing the triumphs and tribulations of their everyday lives in the Soviet Union at the time.

Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Reflection” through December 6. 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. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Virtual Tour of Hamilton’s Princeton” and the “History@Home” series. princetonhistory.org. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water” through January 10, “Syd Carpenter: Portraits of Our Places” through February 28, and “Fern Coppedge: New Discoveries” through April 18. The museum is now open to the public. michenerartmuseum.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey” through January 24 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints Of New Jersey, 1761– 1898.” Festival of Trees, with timed ticketing, runs through January 10. 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. 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.

adulteducation@thejewishcenter.org. Tuesday, December 8 5:30 p.m.: “Expressing the Passions of the Soul: The Study of Human Emotions in Art and Science.” Talk presented by Princeton University Art Museum, via Zoom. Ar tmuseum.princeton.edu. Wednesday, December 9 6-7 p.m.: “Paths to Success” online series sponsored by Princeton Family YMCA, for students grade six and up. Monique Jones, director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Stuart Country Day School, s p e a k s . s u r v e y m o n ke y. com/r/B77YKFF. 7 p.m.: Holiday Triv ia Night sponsored by State Theatre New Jersey, via Zoom. $5. STNJ.org/Trivia. Thursday, December 10 12-1 p.m.: A Conversation with Bernie Flynn, CEO, Mercer Street Friends. Presented by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Princetonchamber.org. 1 p.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Museum Series presents “The Mutter Museum: Germ Warfare,” via Zoom. $10 Docent-led tour followed by question and answer session.

Saturday, December 12 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: 26th Annual Covered Bridge Artisans studio tour, online this year. Coveredbridgeartisans.com or (609) 397-1535. 7 p.m.: Jim Brickman performs “Comfort and Joy at Home LIVE Virtual Tour,” presented by State Theatre NJ. Music, interactive Zoom room, meet and greets, Christmas gifts delivered to patrons’ doors, and more. $40-125. Stnj.org. Sunday, December 13 5 p.m.: Christmas pageant streamed live, from Princeton United Methodist Church. PrincetonUMC.org or (609) 924-2613. Wednesday, December 16 6 -7 p . m . : “ P a t h s t o S u c c e s s” o n l i n e s e r i e s sponsored by P r inceton Family YMCA, for students grade six and up. Patrick and Pushawn Brown, high school football coaches, are

speakers. sur veymonkey. com/r/B77YKFF. Thursday, December 17 9:30-11 a.m.: Social Coffee from the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends, via Zoom. Visit ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers for more information. 1 p.m.: 1 p.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Museum Series presents “Penn Museum: 1,000 Years of Ancient Art,” via Zoom. $10 Docent-led tour followed by question and answer session. 7 p.m.: NAMI Mercer honors actor Maurice Benard at virtual gala, “Night IN with NAMI.” Visit namimercer. org for link. Saturday, December 19 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Last day for the 26th Annual Covered Bridge Artisans studio tour, online this year. Coveredbridgeartisans.com or (609) 397-1535.

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—Vernon Imagine living in a magnificent estate built during the Gilded Age, ideally located just one block from theBaker center of Princeton. Walk to nearby McCarter Theatre, the train, shops and many restaurants! The preeminent architect of his day, Richard Morris Hunt - the designer of the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, the Breakers, in Newport, RI and the facade of the Museum of Natural History - designed this home as a gift to the first president of the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. Miss Fine started her school on the third floor of this home in 1897. This grand brick home has been brought into the modern era by its current owners. The grand 6500+ square foot, 3-story home, with 6+ bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 9 fireplaces, and the original lead glass oversized windows has an engaging front porch where you can enjoy cocktails with friends or read a book enjoying a cup of coffee. Very gracious rooms, including the library, living room and dining room have maintained their original charm with intricate plaster ceiling medallions, chestnut pocket doors, Heidi Joseph millwork and dramatic 12+ foot high ceilings. The central partAssociate, of the home is the newly renovated chef’s kitchen with a gazebo, breakfast room addition. Sales REALTOR These rooms are accentuated by the many windows and views from all angles and a 2-sided river rock fireplace which connects to the family room and Office:This 609.924.1600 wet bar. The brick exterior has been completely repointed. home sits majestically on a manicured .79 acre corner lot. The current owners were Mobile: 609.613.1663 presented with the Historical Society of Princeton’s Historic Preservation Award in 2003. Insist on … Heidi Joseph. Offered at $2,250,000 heidi.joseph@foxroach.com ®

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It is the season to celebrate with cheese! We want you to enjoy our flagship cheese, made in summer — when the cows are grazing fresh, green grasses — on all your holiday cheese boards. Melt Havilah into your turkey day mashed potatoes, wrap a wedge and stuff it in the stocking of the curd nerd in your life, grate it up and mix it into your Hanukkah latkes, or bring it to your holiday celebrations this season. Havilah pairs well with ports, passitos, and iceweins, with malty beers, and bourbon or whiskey for those dark days of winter by a cozy fire. cherrygrovefarm. com.

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w ill be needed before a conceptual design can be done. For example, the type of hood venting you use will depend on how large and where the cooktop or stove is located. Are you using an appliance hood, or going for a custom wood hood look? Will the kitchen cabinets will be one color, or a mix of two? Perhaps the island will be a dark color, or even wood, and the perimeter cabinets will be white. Countertop colors and the type of material — quartz, g r a n i te, m a r b l e, wo o d , or even metal tops are all p op u l a r r i g h t n ow a n d can help create a timeless design. Lighting, backsplash tile and layout, hardware, and paint colors complete the list of items to consider. Cranbury Design has the project management team to help you with all your kitchen design decisions. We can also work with you and your building contractor to design and help you make tile, plumbing fixture, and color selections. We can safely work w ith you as you get star ted on your design project! Call us for a v ir t ua l de s ig n rev iew today. ( 609 ) 448 -5600 ; cranburydesigncenter.com.

You’ve decided it’s time to renovate your kitchen. What are the key considerations to making sure the finished product checks off all the boxes on your wish list? Many of our clients are working from home and looking for their kitchen spaces to do double duty as learning centers for their children, or home office spaces for themselves. Once design goals are decided, it helps to select a few conceptual pictures to understand the style and Jefferson Bath “look and feel” you want to and Kitchen achieve. Appliance choices You’re i n go o d ha nds

with Jefferson Bath and Kitchen. Creating beautiful bathrooms since 1989, our knowledge and experience m a ke w o r k i n g w i t h u s a n e a s y a n d e nj o y ab l e process. Our showroom, open by appointment, has a selection of fixtures and faucets that you won’t see at other area showrooms. We fo c u s on h i g h - e n d , qualit y, unique products from smaller, lesser known manufacturers like Jaclo, Toto, and Stone Forest. To expand and complement our showroom, we also offer a carefully curated selection of products on our website, jeffersonbathandkitchen. com. If you’re looking for that one-of-kind piece, this is the place. We also specialize in bathroom remodeling. Jill Jefferson-Miller and her husband, Dav id Miller, will manage your remodeling project from design through completion. T hey’ve b een manag ing projects together for over 16 years and their coordination a n d or g a n i z at i on i s a n invaluable asset to any client who chooses to work with them. Let our experience be the creative solution for your next remodeling project. Our showroom is open by appointment, Monday through Friday and some weekends. Our website is

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Kale’s G arden Center, a Christmas Tradition in Princeton! The Christmas spirit is alive and well at Kale’s G a r d e n C e n t e r, w i t h Christmas displays and St. Nick himself. Join the team members of Kale’s Garden Center and create your own tradition of searching for that special gift while waiting to meet Santa. Outdoor displays, short lines, and the comfort of a local garden center make this a unique shopping experience you will be sure to repeat year after year. 2020 has shown us how important family is, and Kale’s is determined to make sure the children of the area enjoy something m ag i c a l. S a nt a w i l l b e waiting for your children (or you) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 27, 28, and 29 and December 5, 12, and 13; and December 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. Don your mask and visit a unique center.

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Care website at mecnj.com. During the quarantine period from March 19 to May 26, we made changes to our website. The new site is much more interactive: there are portals to request an in person appointment; for a Telehealth visit; to order contact lenses ; to order Blephadex eyelid hygiene products; Refresh eye drops; NutraMetrix supplements (high quality nutritional support available only through health care professionals); and MacuHealth, a gel capsule containing 10 mg Lutein, 10 mg Mesozeaxanthin, and 2 mg of Zeaxanthin to protect the macula from oxidative damage; or to simply contact us via email. We are partnering with a company called the Patient Care Studio to provide all of the forms (new patient, existing patient, COV ID q u e s t i o n n a i r e , H I PA A , Financial Policy, Contact L e n s Po l i c y, I n s u r a n c e Information, etc.) online. By asking patients to submit all documents 48 hours in advance of their appointments, Dr. Boname is ready to see them when they arrive without delay. Soon, we will be purchasing a bench to place just outside our door, so there will be a comfortable waiting spot for patients.

In order to keep everyone safe and minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Dr. Boname and Mr. Fazio are working by appointment only to limit the number of patients in the office at the same time, and to allow for sanitization measures before and af ter each patient / client arrives. This schedule permits us to concentrate on the quality of our care and service, with an emphasis on exceeding the patient’s needs. For nearly 23 years now (since December 26, 1997), Montgomery Eye Care has been dedicated to quality and service. We are developing innovative ways for patients to access our services and products as we continue to see through these difficult times together.

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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to fly an airplane? Imagine sitting in the pilot seat and looking straight out to the horizon to see the blue skies and clouds. And then when you look to your right, you see the Philadelphia skyline and to your left is the New York City skyline. Flying is an incredible feeling. Talk about seeing the world from a different perspective. OK, maybe you Continued on Next Page

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have flown in a commercial plane, but there is something so unique about flying in a single engine airplane. When flying in a Cessna Skyhawk, you are seeing the world from a completely different view than on the ground or a commercial jet. T h e P r i n c e to n F l y i n g School at the Princeton Airport offers the extraordinar y experience of an Introductory Flying Lesson. In the beginning you will go through a pre-flight inspection to ensure the

airplane is ready for flight, as all pilots do. Then, you will spend an hour in the air with a certified flight instructor going over some basic maneuvers. You will even get a chance to fly the air plane yourself! But do not worry; there are dual controls in the planes, so the instructor is there to assist you the entire time. When people return from t h e i r f i r s t I nt r o d u c tor y F ly ing L esson, t hey are elated and often speechless. Many have said it was their dream to fly a plane, and it finally came true! This is a very special hour. Not only

is this a special experience, but it counts as your first hour towards getting your Private Pilot’s License. Many students are inspired during their Introductor y Flying Lesson to continue to study and train for their Private Pilot’s License, while others are completely captivated by this hour and feel fulfilled. Either way, flying an airplane is something very special and you have the power to be the one who makes this experience possible. An Introductor y Flying Lesson is the perfect gift to give to that someone who seems to have everything,

and you just don’t know what to buy. What better gif t t han an exper ience of a lifetime. This holiday season, struggle no more when it comes to gift giving. As long as they are tall enough to reach the pedals, they can fly. C a l l 6 0 9 - 9 21- 310 0 for more information or v is it u s on t h e web at PrincetonFlyingSchool.com.

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The Watershed Institute and Honey Brook Organic Farm recently celebrated their 30-year partnership while announcing that this will be the last year that the acclaimed farm will lease land from the nonprofit organization. Honey Brook Organic Farm’s co-owner Jim Kinsel first began growing crops on 3.5 acres of the nonprofit Watershed’s nature reserve in 1991. His partner and wife, Sherry Dudas, joined farm staff in 2003. The farm has grown to more than 60 acres at the Watershed and hundreds of additional acres in Hopewell and Chesterfield. More than 3,000 families purchase a share of the produce from the farm each year. A pioneer of organic farming and the community supported agriculture model in New Jersey, Honey Brook Organic Farm has provided healthy produce for tens of thousands of families over the years, while helping them learn about the origins of their food, and demonstrating environmentally sustainable farming practices. The farm has also provided an important educational platform for thousands of children, adults, and campers from the Watershed. “For 30 years, Honey Brook Organic Farm has demonstrated that organic farming can be successful financially, while maintaining strict environmental protections,” said Jim Waltman, executive director of The Watershed Institute. “We congratulate and thank Jim and Sherry for their leadership.” In 2008, Kinsel and Dudas received the Edmund W. Stiles Award for Environmental Leadership, the Watershed’s highest award. “We are grateful for The Watershed Institute’s confidence in and support of our stewardship of this land for the past three decades, and we continue to be grateful for the support of our CSA members for enabling us to pursue our passion for organic farming,” Kinsel said. Watershed Institute benefactor Muriel Gardiner Buttinger purchased the farm in the early 1980s from the Wargo family and donated it to the Watershed in order to create a “model organic farm.” The farm was known as the Watershed Organic Farm until the name was changed in the early 2000s. Honey Brook Organic Farm was one of the first operating organic farms in New Jersey, and is the oldest certified organic CSA program in the Garden State. Kinsel and Dudas purchased farmland in Chesterfield in 2007 to expand their operations into Burlington County. For over a decade, they have also rented farmland in Hopewell Township from Dr. and Mrs. Bhanwarlal Chowdhury, which is enrolled in the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. Kinsel and Dudas will not only consolidate their farming activities to three farms by exercising a provision in their contract with the Watershed to terminate the farm lease, but to also devote more time exploring ways their farmland can be a resource for carbon sequestration projects. The Watershed Institute is committed to hosting an organic farm on the organization’s property and has

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new shopping opportunity is available at the Independence Plaza at 2465 South Broad Street in Hamilton. Not only does it offer a wide variety of household items and building supplies at discounted prices, it is also a means to help the Habitat for Humanity program. The Hamilton Habitat for Humanity ReStore is part of the retail operation, which provides funds to help support the overall Habitat for Humanity (HFH) program.

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Established in 1976 in Americus, Georgia, HFH was founded by Millard and Linda Fuller, who developed the idea of ”partnership housing.” Affordable Houses The concept centered on those in need of adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to build decent, affordable houses. They would be constructed at no profit. New homeowners’ house payments would be combined with no-interest loans provided by supporters and money earned by fundraising to create “The Fund for Humanity,” which would then be used to build more homes. The organization’s work received widespread recognition when former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn Carter became longtime Habitat supporters and volunteers. Over the past 44 years, HFH International has grown to a point where it is now a presence in every state and

in more than 70 countries worldwide, helping over 13 million people to have safe and affordable shelter. In New Jersey, the program has helped residents in every county, and in Princeton, it has provided four houses. As a nonprofit organization, Habitat relies on donations from a variety of sources, including corporations, organizations, institutions, and individuals. In 2006, the Habitat ReStore program became another way to support HFH. Proceeds from the stores support the housing projects. Currently, there are two stores in Mercer and Burlington counties: one in Maple Shade and now the second, in Hamilton. “Our stores cover the overhead of the administrative operation and the building projects,” explains Annie Fox, resource development director, Habitat for Humanity Burlington and Mercer Counties. “It also has an environmental/green aspect. Some of the items are previouslyowned so they are being recycled. And even in the case of the new items, they are being used rather than discarded, and added to landfills.” Excellent Prices The Hamilton ReStore opened in January, then had to close in March due to the state’s regulations regarding COVID-19. Since reopening last July, it has received enthusiastic support from customers of all ages, says Fox. “We have families, college kids, a really big variety of people, and they know they can find a lot of different items and at excellent prices. We already have repeat customers, and more people are seeing what we have to offer.” The ReStore offers a

spacious setting (20,000 square feet) in which to display the large selection of household and building supplies. Furniture, rugs, lamps, appliances, and kitchen and bath items are among the variety of products, as well as paint and plumbing supplies. All items are donated by companies or individuals, and everything is in excellent condition. Discounted prices are available on all items, reports Fox. “We check the retail price and cut it in half or even more. We also have frequent sales, including one on Black Friday after Thanksgiving. The most popular items in the store are rugs. All sizes and styles are available, and we have hundreds. They are displayed according to size, but customers need to sort through them because there are so many.” Furniture is another big seller, and sofas (an especially large number), chairs, dining room tables, cabinets, and book shelves are all on display. High Quality High quality kitchen items, such as Vitamix blenders, Farberware pots and pans, Le Creuset, and Kitchenaid items are available, as are washing machines, and bathroom vanities. A selection of children’s toys and colorful crafts, assorted knickknacks, Christmas items, wrapping paper, gift bags, candles, and highly desirable collectible Santas at an exceptional price of $25 are all offered. The ReStore is a great place both for browsing and buying, as it is filled with fun surprises as well as essentials for furnishing the house. The discounted prices cover a wide range, from under $20

SUPER SHOPPING SOURCE: “The store is open for everyone. This is a destination place, and customers are coming from all over the area, including Princeton. People know they can get a good price. There is always a good deal here,” says Annie Fox, resource development director, Habitat for Humanity Burlington and Mercer Counties. Shown are Habitat for Humanity personnel and Hamilton community representatives at the Hamilton Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s ribbon cutting in Independence Plaza, 2465 South Broad Street. to $100s for furniture. Many customers stop by frequently which is advisable, since the inventory changes often, points out Fox. “We restock once a week. When items are donated, we keep them in our warehouse, and then distribute them to each store. We never know what will turn up. In the past, we have had items for pets — even a large dog crate. So it is good to come often to see what is available.” The large store is staffed by seven full-time employees, who are knowledgeable about the products and readily help out and answer customers’ questions. In the past, volunteers also helped in the store, often to load and unload trucks, bring merchandise to the floor, and help with stock and inventory. Now, due to the virus, volunteers are not working in the store. Masks are required for staff and customers, and people are careful about social distancing, as the virus remains an ever-present concern.

Full Circle Annie Fox, who started as a volunteer with Habitat six years ago, is enthusiastic about the ReStore and its benefits. “It is an important way to support the Habitat program, and to provide people with an opportunity to purchase products at a really good price, and it is a way to help others. We now have 875 ReStores across the country, and we look forward to opening more. “Also, when a homeowner moves into their new home, we have a Home Dedication program and give them a gift card for the store. I truly love seeing the families get their house, and everything comes full circle. Those homeowners give back and help HFH by working on others’ houses or as volunteers in the ReStore, when the virus is not an issue. “And, in addition to helping people get their HFH home, our Habitat Construction staff and volunteers help low to moderate income people whose houses need repair —

not just HFH homeowners, but all who need help. We began this about a year ago, when we realized the need. Our mission is to create affordable options and help the community.” As resource development director, Fox is tasked with fundraising, which underlies much of Habitat’s ability to fulfill its mission. “This is always the challenge,” she notes, “and we welcome all the support, and keep working to get the word out. “The people at HFH are very special, and I look forward to seeing our program grow, including our home buildings and our stores. We want even more customers to find out what great shopping opportunities are waiting for them in our ReStore!” he Hamilton ReStore is open daily from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., with special 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. hours for high risk customers. For more information, call (856) 439-6717. Website: www.hfhbmc.org/restore. —Jean Stratton

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hen Lenny Merkin headed to Coralville, Iowa, for the wrestling U.S. Senior Nationals last month, he took with him Sebby the Sloth, a mascot that the Princeton University senior created. “It’s this stuffed animal I carry around to training and tournaments and it ended up taking off internationally,” said Merkin, who maintains Instagram and Twitter accounts for Sebby. “It blew up and now it’s turning into a side project where I’m trying to use it to grow wrestling and spread the word. I’ve been able to lean on that since I do most of my travels solo. I’ve been able to have this stuffed animal to lean on if I don’t have anyone else.” Merkin is the rare Princeton wrestler who favors the Greco-Roman style over the college format of folkstyle. In Greco-Roman, one can only do takedowns by attacking an opponent’s upper body with leg attacks being prohibited. In both folkstyle and freestyle, a wrestler can do takedowns by either shooting or throwing. “Since I got into Princeton, I told the coaches that my goal is to be an asset to the team, but when I have the chance to compete in Greco-Roman, I want to do so and I want to be able to have an opportunity to have an Olympic team, something you can’t do with folkstyle unfortunately,” said Merkin, a native of Brooklyn, N.Y., who was a four-time New York prep states champion at Poly Prep. “I think competing at a higher stage like that is incredible and it’s been a dream of mine for a long time.” Merkin is focused on reaching the highest level in wrestling. He also plans to explore using Sebby’s popularity to promote his passion for wrestling to the next generation following his graduation. “I’m always on the lookout for some entrepreneurial thing,” said Merkin. “I’m planning to continue working on this Sebby the Sloth project as much as I can. Overall, it’s to get kids involved in athletics and sports. It’s getting kids healthy, that’s the overall theme and being a mentor that a human can’t be. It’s like a different relationship I’m trying to build with the kids.” A civil engineering major, Merkin has a minor and an eye for entrepreneurial ventures. In high school, he and a friend created Smoothie Boys, a healthy alternative to the sugary drinks at his school. “We decided to make a change and people loved it and it was good,” said Merkin. “It was short but sweet. It was probably three months and we fundraised quite a bit for a senior event that would have otherwise been more expensive for everybody.” Sebby has more long-term potential in Merkin’s mind, and he continues to bring the mascot and promote him at events. Sebby was

on hand to support Merkin as he placed third at 148 pounds at Senior Nationals. Princeton assistant coach Nate Jackson was second in the 190-pound freestyle bracket, and Princeton’s Matthew Kolodzik was sixth in the 143-pound freestyle. “I had to get out on the mat,” said Merkin. “It’s been close to six months since I’ve been able to compete. I’ve been training since then. I just wanted to compete to see if the stuff I’ve been working on would work in competition, and sure enough some of it worked and some of it didn’t. Because of COVID, there were complications with my training, but it’s nice to see where I’m at with Olympic Trials and some other events coming up.” Merkin shut out a pair of opponents before falling to second-seeded Calvin Germinario in the semifinals. Merkin was seeded third. “Lenny’s passion is GrecoRoman, which is what he did well in this tournament at,” said Princeton head coach Chris Ayres of Merkin who also made the semifinals in the 67 kg Greco-Roman class at the UWW (United World Wrestling) U23 and Junior Nationals earlier this month. “It’s all upper body. That’s really his focus. He wants to make an Olympic team in Greco.” Merkin’s career at Princeton has seen its ups and downs. He’s had to wrestle up at a higher weight since he and Kolodzik, a four-time All-American, are the same weight. “Lenny has been amazing,” said Ayres. “He’s moved to weights that strengthen our team a lot. For him, he’s incredibly good so he’s able to do that and go up and compete at a high level. He’s been great for the program, getting to the weights where we need him, and also him doing well for himself and chasing this Olympic dream. He did make a U-23 team,

but unfortunately it was canceled. We hope he can make an Olympic or a World team.” The cancellation of the Ivy season this winter isn’t putting a damper on Merkin’s focus. He is keeping his attention on qualifying and wrestling in the Olympic Trials in April 2021. “I think it was good for the sport and good for our development overall to get a chance to go and try moves and not have too much at stake,” said Merkin. “I didn’t really see it as a senior national tournament, it was kind of a test run. I didn’t put too much weight on it. It hurt to not win it. It’s better to lose now than when it matters a lot more.” Merkin had not competed since taking Sebby on a trip to Denmark in mid-January for the Thor Masters GrecoRoman Tournament. Already on a redshirt year during what was supposed to be an Olympic year, Merkin continued to train through the pandemic’s cancellation of events. He has pushed himself to continue to develop even when he couldn’t meet with the Princeton team that helped him over the last three years. “The wrestling side of it, the program and training has helped get me in shape,” said Merkin. “The day in and day out grind kind of helped prepare me for the things I’ll continue doing – making an Olympic team and getting an Olympic medal. Having the right people around you, it’s taught me that the right support system is important and having coaches that believe in you is huge, as well as a good ecosystem and positive atmosphere, that’s important to have.” Ayres calls Merkin the best athlete on the Princeton team. He’s hoping that Merkin has a chance to wrestle in NCAAs this year, something he felt Merkin was kept from unfairly junior year after beating an NCAA

LENDING A HAND: Princeton University wrestler Lenny Merkin greets Sebby the Sloth, a mascot that he created, in the Utah Salt Flats. Bringing Sebby along for the ride, senior Merkin placed third at the U.S. Senior Nationals in the 67 kilogram (148-pounds) Greco-Roman competition in October. Earlier this month, he made the semifinals in the 67 kg Greco-Roman class at the UWW (United World Wrestling) U23 and Junior Nationals. (Photo provided by Lenny Merkin) qualifier in the EIWA Championships. “I would say upper body technique is his strength,” said Ayres. “It helps him in college. It translates well. He’s a great collegiate wrestler as well so he can attack the lower body well too. He’s very dangerous. In an instant, Lenny could end a match because he’s so dangerous. That sense of danger makes people cautious too. It’s an interesting dynamic. He’s got the KO punch if you make the analogy to boxing.

goals in mind that should keep him taking Sebby the Sloth around the world. “I’m potentially looking at going into the Army and wrestling for the Army team,” said Merkin. “It’s still in the works and I’m thinking about options. I’ve been thinking about it for a while. It would be another really good stepping stone to get me where I need to be, and it’d be an honor to serve the country.” —Justin Feil

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PU Sports Roundup Princeton Alum Venable Named Red Sox Bench Coach

Former Princeton University baseball and basketball star Will Venable ‘05 has been named as one the Boston Red Sox’s bench coaches, the organization said last week. Venable spent the last year as the Chicago Cubs’ third-base coach and was the first-base coach the two years prior. Previously, Venable put together a nine-year Major League career with three te ams, f in ish ing w it h a .249 batting average with 81 home runs, 307 R BI and stole 135 bases in 918 games. He retired following the 2016 season and was hired in the summer of 2017 by the Cubs as a special assistant to president of baseball operations, Theo Epstein, and general manager Jed Hoyer. The San Rafael, Calif., native played three baseball seasons at Princeton and graduated with a .333 c are er aver age to r a n k

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Princeton Athletics Launches Diversity Initiative

Princeton University Director of Athletics Mollie Marcoux Samaan ’91 has announced the launch of the Tigers Together initiative reaffirming Princeton Athletics’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. During the last six months, significant time has been spent listening, learning and meeting with members of the Princeton Athletics family with a goal to better understand the experiences of underrepresented populations within

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There will be two alums involved, Steve Mills ‘81, alumni representative, former New York Knicks president; and Vanessa Smith ‘17, alumni representative, exhibitions assistant and project manager at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. As for coaches, the comm it tee w ill include B ob Surace ‘90, football head coach; Sabrina King ’01, women’s volleyball head coach ; and Dalila Eshe, women’s basketball assistant coach/recruiting coordinator. Current student athletes who will take part include wrestler Quincy Monday, women’s basketball player Grace Stone, and softball player Serena Starks. In addition to the formation of the Tigers Together Executive Committee, four initial task forces have been assembled to focus specifically on: the well-being and life experiences of the students-athletes and staff, especially student-athletes and staff of color; strategies for staff and student-athlete recruiting to ensure that the Department reflects the University’s diverse community; strengthening the mentorship program between student-athletes and alumni net works, especially for student-athletes and alumni networks of color; and utilization of the athletics platform to make sustainable and systemic change within our larger community. These task forces will work closely with the Executive Committee throughout the next three months to provide a full set of recommen-

dations in January 2021. “One of the greatest gifts that comes with being part of the Princeton community is the combination of our indiv idual strengths and our collective force,” said Samaan. “At this critical moment in time, we must use our collective force to make meaningful change. I could not be more proud of our student leaders, our coaches, our staff and our alums for their commitment to listening, learning, growing and leading.” Initial steps in activating this work have included meet ings and convers ations that began this past June with student-athletes, coaches, Princeton Athletics and University staff, faculty and alumni to develop and implement strategies and action items which have ultimately led to Tigers Together; the forming of the Black Student-Athlete Council ( BSAC ) and the Asian Student-Athletes of Princeton (ASAP) — advocacy groups formed by and for student-athletes to help foster an inclusive environment and offer a deep sense of belonging at Princeton as student-athletes; establishing the Chi Family Fund for Excellence and Inclusion, which provides vital support to the athletic department in several key areas related to excellence and inclusion with an immediate impact on department-wide education, training, and programming as well as directly aiding Princeton’s steadfast commitment to recruit, develop, and retain coaches and administrators from broad and diverse backgrounds; and

engaging with strategic consultants who specialize in inclusive excellence, developing education and training initiatives for all studentathletes, coaches, and staff to build knowledge, skills, and support for diversity, equity and social justice. The consultants will work with Athletics to build and deliver educational curriculum; and create a foundation for effective safeguards, leadership strategies, talent and management outlook, and operational measures in alignment with Princeton Athletics values. “There is nothing harder in the world than changing culture, and Princeton Athletics has accepted the challenge,” said women’s hoops player Stone, the president of Princeton’s Black Student-Athlete Council. “Hearing the concerns of its student-athletes of color, the Department has undertaken a meaningful, long-range deep dive into converting that ideal into action.” With this action plan in place, Princeton Athletics believes it has reaffirmed its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a heightened focus on continual reflection and growth inside the department and across our communities. “We are fully dedicated to our Tigers Together initiative and know that our work will have lasting impact,” added Samaan. “In the spirit of our departmental ‘Be A TIGER’ values, we will move forward by developing a concrete plan and holding ourselves accountable for real action.”

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LOVE HURTS: John Lovett heads upfield in a 2018 game during his senior season with the Princeton University football team, undeterred by a broken left wrist. Lovett ’19 went on to make the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad in 2019 and then signed with the Green Bay Packers for the 2020 campaign. Lovett was elevated from the Packers practice squad and played in the team’s first eight games. Last week, Lovett saw his season end as he suffered a torn ACL. Used mostly as a blocking fullback and on special teams by Green Bay, Lovett stepped in as a runner and carried three times for six yards during the Packers’ 34-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on November 5. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

A vivid memory of Nick Petruso’s freshman season on the Princeton High boys’ soccer team in 2017 came when he helped the Tigers edge Hunterdon Central 1-0 in the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional final on a bone-chilling November afternoon. “That game was extremely difficult,” said Petruso. “We won in overtime.” So when top-seeded PHS hosted second-seeded Hunterdon Central in the Central West Group 4 sectional final last Saturday, Petruso wasn’t surprised to see the Red Devils put the Tigers under intense pressure in the early stages of the contest. “T hose k ids came out strong in the beginning, it was a battle,” said senior striker Petruso. “We made some tough tackles, they were strong.” With its strong defense stepping up, PHS weathered the storm on the pleasant 60 degree day, thwarting Hunterdon Central as the foes were knotted in a scoreless draw at halftime. After Hunterdon Central scored to break the ice with 36:48 left in the second half, PHS responded by generating a number of strong chances but couldn’t break through as it ultimately fell 1-0. “As the second half went on and closer to the end, we had a lot of chances that we could have put away but we just didn’t,” said Petruso, who generated a blistering shot on a set piece off of a free kick early in the second half and later nearly scored on a header coming from a corner kick. “In the second half, I felt like we were going to get something but nothing happened. They are extremely strong in the back four, they are very good.” After the final whistle, the Tiger players sat on their bench, staring ahead blankly, coming to terms with a defeat that left them with a final record of 9-3-1. “Since preseason our goal was to win sectionals so this is pretty devastating,” said

Petruso. “We made it this far so that is impressive.” Dealing with an early season leg injury that caused him to miss time and then sitting out two weeks due to COVID rules, Petruso was happy to make it to postseason play. “I w as out for l i ke a month, between my leg and COVID; that break definitely helped my leg recover,” said Petruso. “I got to play in the last three games which I was happy about. I wanted to play in postseason.” PHS head coach Wayne Sutcliffe sensed that his squad was going to have to hold the fort in the early stages of the contest against Hunterdon Central. “Our objective was to get through the first 20 minutes, if we were level after 20, we have put ourselves in a good place,” said Sutcliffe. “In the latter part of the first half, we had more of the ball. I thought we had the better chances on the day.” In reflecting on the narrow defeat, Sutcliffe rued his team’s missed opportunities. “It is the little things, their goalie made a couple of nice stops,” said Sutcliffe. “We had a nice chance on Nick’s set piece and on a couple of our long corners. It was what it was in that regard. We created chances, we just didn’t convert one.” In Sutcliffe’s view, PHS made the most out of its chance to play in a fall impacted by COVID concerns. “It was a dream season in a lot of ways,” asserted Sutcliffe. “We were unsure over the summer about what was going to happen and then it wasn’t until September 8 that we heard that we were going to have a season. We had to really scramble. All credit to our players and our coaching staff to just do it one day at a time. We worked through the stops and starts.” W h i le t hat hard work didn’t result in a sectional crown, the Tigers players can take pride in what they did achieve in terms of wins and team camaraderie.

DEVIL OF A TIME: Princeton High boys’ soccer player Nick Petruso, left, boots the ball up the field last Saturday as topseeded PHS battled second-seeded Hunterdon Central in the Central West Group 4 sectional final. Senior star Petruso and the Tigers generated a number of scoring chances but were thwarted as the visiting Red Devils pulled out a 1-0 win. The defeat left PHS with a final record of 9-3-1. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

“We took a t hree -way share of the CVC (Colonial Valley Conference) title, we got to a sectional final for Group 4, which is only the second one in school history, in a game that could have gone either way,” said Sutcliffe. “But more importantly, the way the team grew and the level of trust and honesty in the team, that is what got us here. We have good talent but we were able to find a level of trust, honesty, and quality.” The squad’s large contingent of seniors helped spark that growth. “We had 14 seniors, nine of whom start; they are a special group in the sense that they dealt with many things that other teams have not had to deal with,” said Sutcliffe, whose Class of 2021 included Jared Bell, Rafa Davis Grandi, Andrew DeLuca, Eduardo Kertesz Kok, Youri Laoui, Ian Pompliano, Alex Milley, James Novak, Will Novak, Dylan Parker, Ethan Parker, Simon Sheppard, and Rakuyo Tamada in addition to Petruso. “They were shut down last March. They weren’t sure they were going to have a season. We had two shutdowns during the season. Credit to them for their perseverance and really making the season special. For all of those reasons, they can put themselves in the elite class of teams that we have had here.” Getting Petruso back in time for the sectional was a big plus for PHS. “It was such a key, he had a major impact after his reintroduction,” said Sutcliffe of Petruso, who will be playing at the college level for Franklin and Marshall. “He scored some big goals for us; just his presence and experience made a difference.” Sutcliffe, for his part, believes the program is poised to do some big things in the future. “We have some really good young players coming back to us,” said Sutcliffe. “We had a pool of 36 players in the program this year and we worked together training every day. We didn’t have a JV team per se so we really had a chance to develop and help them that we would not have had in any given year. It was a fantastic experience.” Petruso and his classmates enjoyed a special experience over their four years with the program. “We were undefeated our freshman year and ever since then we wanted to come out and win states our senior year,” said Petruso. “Unfortunately with COVID, we didn’t get to do it, but we got to the sectional final. We had a pretty good season. We had some upset losses against Hopewell and Robbinsville but we learned from that and had a run in the tournament. We were happy with it.” —Bill Alden

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Novak Thrilled to Return for Senior Campaign, Starring as PHS Boys’ Soccer Won Sectional Semi Will Novak wasn’t looking to be a hero as the Princeton High boys’ soccer team hosted Hightstown in the Central West Group 4 sectional semifinals last Wednesday. Instead, after missing all of the 2019 season and most of the previous campaign due to injury, senior midfielder Novak was thrilled just to be on the pitch for the game. “I was cleared at the end of last year; I spent this whole past year just training and trying to get back in shape and focusing on rehab,” said Novak, whose twin brother James and younger brother Charles also play for PHS. “My mentality is a little different than everybody else’s. If I can be on the field, you can put me anywhere and I am going to be happy to be there. I am taking every opportunity I have to do what I can to help the team. I am loving every second of it.” Against Hightstown, Nova k s ei zed oppor t u n it y, scoring a pair of first half goals to help PHS take a 2-0 lead and the Tigers never looked back on the way to a 5-0 triumph and a spot in the sectional final against Hunterdon Central. On his first goal, which came with 15 : 08 left in the half, Novak converted a pass from classmate Nick Petruso. “I was anticipating the ball coming across, I knew I was going to have to hit it with my left foot,” said Novak. “I had the same shot earlier this season and I missed it. I am just happy it went in today.” Just over two minutes later, Novak struck again, set up by a superb feed from another senior, Youri Laoui. “It was a great ball by Youri and I brought it down,” said Novak. “My brother (James) was mad at me for not sliding it across for a tap in but I saw a goal and I had to put it away.” PHS head coach Wayne Sutcliffe saw Novak’s goals as turning the tide for the Tigers. “Youri found him wide on the first one which was really beautiful,” said Sutcliffe. “Then he cut across at the top of the 18 and hit that volley. What more can you say? It is what you need in any game, and especially a tournament game, to try to score early. That set the tone, it helped so much. Credit to Will.” With PHS having defeated Hightstown 3-0 in a regular season meeting on October 31, Novak and his teammates were determined to come out strong and seize momentum in the rematch. “We had the mentality of we have got to do what we can to get ahead early,” said Novak. “And then to be solid defensively and keep a clean sheet. We got on the score sheet early and overall it was a good game.” Building on that early lead, PHS dominated possession as it pulled away to the victory with Petruso, Ian Pompliano, and Andrew DeLuca each finding the back of the net in the second half. “As soon as we got our goals, I have to say Rafa [Davis Grandi] and Rakuyo

[Tamada] were fantastic in midfield,” said Novak. “Defensively, they were controlling the ball. From the back line all the way up the field, we felt very confident. It was a good game.” Coming into the fall, the squad’s seniors made a pact to give their all on the field to make the most out of a 2020 campaign that was limited by COVID concerns. “We had a meeting at the beginning of the season,” recalled Novak. “We all said to one another whatever we have in

front of us, whether it is a state championship or a conference title, we want to do everything we can to win that.” Although PHS ended up falling 1-0 to Hunterdon Central two days later in the sectional final, Novak believed that the Tigers did everything they could to jell at the right time. “We are getting there on top of the soccer, the team is really starting to come together,” said Novak. “We are playing more as a team, it is really nice to see. This is some of our best soccer that we are playing.” —Bill Alden

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WILLPOWER: Princeton High boys’ soccer player Will Novak, left, controls the ball against Hunterdon Central last Saturday in the Central West Group 4 sectional final. Top-seeded PHS ended up falling 1-0 the second-seeded Red Devils. Two days earlier, senior midfielder Novak scored two goals to help the Tigers defeat fifth-seeded Hightstown 5-0 in the sectional semis. PHS ended 2020 campaign with a 9-3-1 record. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Moments after the Princeton High girls’ soccer team fell 3 - 0 to Ridge in the Central West C (Group 4) sectional quarterfinals last Wednesday, several players huddled together for a group cry on the frigid afternoon. In a season that almost didn’t happen due to COVID-19 concerns, the PHS players develop e d deep bonds as their time together became a daily highlight in a difficult fall. “We were such a close group of kids and coaches, this team means a lot to me,” said PHS head coach Val Rodriguez, whose squad ended the fall with a 9-3-1 record. “I have known some of the seniors for eight years, some of them I coached back when they were in fifth grade. Some of the families, I have been coaching for 12 years now. So this team coming together with COVID and all of that, losing the game hurts. But it hurts differently this year because now the one thing that we are in-person for and feel genuine about is over.” The fourth-seeded Tigers dug an early hole as they hosted fifth-seeded Ridge, falling beh ind 2- 0 w it h 28:31 left the first half on a chilly day which saw temperatures hovering in the high 30s. “Right at the whistle, we were looking OK; we felt pretty comfortable in the ga m e,” s a id Ro d r ig u e z, whose squad brought a sixgame winning streak into

the clash against Ridge. “Based on how we played last Friday against Steinert (a 1-0 win on November 13), I thought we could compete just the same today. They have tremendous speed. You make one mistake and No. 25 (Abby McCrea) and No. 14 (Payton Uhrig) are down the field. I know that their corners were going to be good. They scored two corner goals and one fast break goal. I think that is what it comes down to.” PHS never could get into an offensive rhythm as it was shut out for only the second time this season. “Going with a 2-0 deficit into half, everybody says that is the deadliest score the other way but at the same time when you are playing a good team, it is hard to dig back out of it,” said Rodriguez. “We didn’t do a good job of finding the width, we didn’t do a good job of getting behind their defense. We allowed them to squish us and compress us in the middle and we didn’t solve that.” W h ile t he f inal re su lt stung, Rodriguez was proud of what PHS accomplished this fall. “I think the season was extremely successful, we competed really, really well in the CVC (Colonial Valley Conference) and we had some highlight wins,” said Rodriguez, whose squad posted victories over such tough foes as Robbinsville (2-0 on October 10 ) and

Notre Dame (4-3 in overtime on October 14) in addition to the late season win over Steinert. “We played g reat and scored a lot of goals this year. We had ups and downs with injuries. Poor Sarah Granozio and poor Greta Bush to lose their season to injuries and Moji Ayodele, our goalie, was in and out all season.” Rodriguez credited her group of seniors with providing a major spark on and off the field. “They have contributed that X-factor of team chemistry, bonding, passion and hard work,” said Rodriguez, whose Class of 2021 included Lily Gabriello, Vanessa Ponce, Grace Heilbronn, Chr is t ina T kac, Phoebe Frankel, Ava Thomson, Ashley Tam, and Bush. “We had talent in the senior class, don’t get me wrong but there is much more than that that goes into high school sports and they embodied that for us. They really care about one another as individuals.” Looking ahead, the Tigers have plenty of talent remaining in the program but Rodriguez knows that the senior class is leaving a big void. “We have Sophia Lis coming back and Megan Rougas as well as some of the talented freshmen,” said Rodriguez, whose returning players include freshman Alysse Kiesewetter, junior Naomi Bazar, junior Ayodele, sophomore Granozio,

SEEING RED: Princeton High girls’ soccer player Vanessa Ponce, center, slots the ball up the field last Wednesday as fourth-seeded PHS hosted fifth-seeded Ridge in the Central West C (Group 4) sectional quarterfinals. PHS fell 3-0 to the Red Devils, the eventual sectional champion, to end the fall with a 9-3-1 record. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) freshman Casey Serxner, sophomore Catie Samaan, freshman Holly Howes, junior Lis, and junior Rougas. “But you don’t replace a Vanessa Ponce. She is somebody who comes in and trains in the morning

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PHS Athletic Hall of Fame Postponing 2020 Ceremony

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FIRING AWAY: Princeton High quarterback Jaxon Petrone fires a pass in recent action. Last Saturday, junior Petrone connected on an eight-yard touchdown pass to Jaiden Johnson to provide a highlight as PHS fell 30-6 at Haddon Township in its season finale. The Tigers ended the fall with a 1-5 record.

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Elli Walter Elli Rambow Walter, 93, of Plainsboro, New Jersey, very sadly passed away at the Plainsboro Hospital on Friday evening, November 20. E l l i Wa l te r w a s b o r n on Januar y 27, 1927 in Meichow, Germany, to Karl and Bertha Rambow. Her family heritage was German, French, and Eastern European. Elli attended the University of Marburg in Germany. She met her American husband Paul Walter in Germany when he was working there for the United States government. Prior to moving to Princeton in 1963, Elli worked for Johns Hopkins University and for the University of Pennsylvania. Elli Walter lived in Princeton in the same beautiful house on Loomis Court from 1963 until 2012 when she moved to the lovely Princeton Windrows retirement communit y. Elli enjoyed classical music, art, reading, films, and gardening.

Elli worked as a dedicated staff member in the Princeton University library system for many years (first in Firestone Library, and then from 1978 until 1996 in the Marquand Art Library where she was highly appreciated and valued). Elli Walter’s greatest accomplishments were be ing an exceptionally kind, compassionate, and generous-hearted person; being a wonderful, nurturing, devoted, and suppor tive mother of her son Hugo, a 1981 graduate of Princeton University, who loved, cherished, admired, and adored her; having an extraordinary appreciation for beauty in everyday life and in art; and having a noble mind, a gracious heart, and a benevolent spirit which enhanced the character, decency, stature, and quality of life in any place or situation in which she was present. Elli Walter is sur v ived by her devoted and loving son Hugo and by the three daughters, Hannelore, Heidi, and Ute, of her deceased brother Karl and his wife Liesbet and their families in Germany and other parts of Europe, and by several relatives in South Carolina and Maryland. Memorial donations may be made to the Marquand Ar t Librar y of Princeton University — please see the instructions about making a donation in Elli Walter’s obituar y on the MatherHodge Funeral Home website. A memorial service will be held for Elli Walter in the Princeton Universit y Chapel in the future when the pandemic has subsided.

The funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home in Princeton. Elli Walter was such a wonderful and lovely person and will be deeply and profoundly missed.

Thierry Verhaegen Thierry Verhaegen, 68, passed away on November 20, 2020 in Princeton, New Jersey. Thierry was born in The Hague, Netherlands, to Baudouin and Anne-Michelle Verhaegen on August 14th, 1952. As the child of a diplomat, Thierry lived in many countries including Chile, Turkey, Morocco, and Ireland. Thierr y received a Bachelor of Arts ( BA) in Philosophy and a License en Droit (JD) from Louvain University in Belgium. He received his Master’s Degree (LLM) from the London School of Economics in England. After moving to the United States, he studied for and was admitted to the New York Bar. Early in his career, he made the switch from law to business. Thierry worked

at M u n i c h Re i n s u r a n c e America, formerly American Reinsurance, for almost 30 years. During his career, he rose to become a Senior Vice President and Account Manager. Thierry was a proud participant in multiple professional activities, both internationally and locally. He was a U.S. delegate to the International Labor Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Locally, he was a Trustee Advisor for the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs and a Board Member for the Princeton Water Treatment Plant. In 1981, Thierry met the love of his life, Milka Petrovich Verhaegen, in an unexpected place: on a transatlantic flight. They married on May 11th, 1986 in Crestwood, New York. Thierry lived in Princeton with his wife and three children for over 30 years. He enjoyed gardening and riding his bicycle along the D&R Canal. He was an avid reader of both French and English literature as well as a listener of classical music, especially of the WWFM Classical Radio Station. Thierry volunteered for a number of local organizations. He was quiet about his work but proud to serve the annual June Fête Fundraiser for the Princeton Medical Center. He also supported Eden Autism Services and would participate in their 5K run fundraiser. Many weeknights he would volunteer recording audio textbooks for the visually impaired. He was also involved in the Blue Mountain Festival, a local nonprofit to bring musical education to the underprivileged. Thierr y is preceded in death by his parents, Baudouin and Anne-Michelle; and sister Chantal Verhaegen. Thierr y is sur v ived by his wife, Milka Verhaegen (Petrovich), of Princeton; son Samuel Verhaegen; daughter Nathalie Emerle (Verhaegen) and her husband Colin Emerle, daughter Anna Verhaegen; and sisters Beatrice

De Patoul (Verhaegen) and Helene Buchen (Verhaegen); as well as nephews, nieces, and cousins. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 24 at the St. Paul Roman Catholic Church in Princeton. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Eden Autism Foundation or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Michael N. Jolley, MD Michael N. Jolley, MD, of Princeton, died peacefully in the early hours of November 18, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of Dr. Henr y Arden Jolley, and Mary Maureen, nee Begley Jolley. His father, a British army surgeon from Chile, and his mother, a British army nurse from Ireland, met during World War II, and married in Nairobi, Kenya. After the war, they returned to Chile, where Mike was born in 1947. Growing up in a medical family, he knew at an early age that he would follow in his parents’ footsteps. The Jolley family, including Mike’s younger brother and two sisters, moved to the U.S. in 1958, and eventually settled in Oradell, New Jersey. He was graduated from Riverdell High School, and a proud graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he majored in premed studies. He was graduated with honor from New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry, now Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences.

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While in college, he met his wife, Wendy, nee McCaughan, on a blind date, and they were married in 1973. They moved to New York, where Mike did an internship and one year of a general surgery residency at NYU Bellevue Hospital. They then moved to Pasadena, California, for Mike’s four-year orthopedic residency at the University of Southern California. Their first daughter was born in 1976. After returning to New Jersey, Mike completed a hip fellowship at The Hospital for Special Surgery. Their second daughter was born in 1979. In 1980, the Jolleys moved to Princeton, Wendy’s hometown. Mike joined the Princeton Or thopedic Group, where he practiced until a merger with Princeton Orthopaedics in 1992. Their third and four th daughters were bor n in 1982 and 1983. He remained at Princeton Orthopaedic Associates until his retirement in 2016, after practicing for 36 years. Mike was a consummate professional. He did everything precisely, and with purpose and skill. He was a gifted surgeon, specializing in hip and knee replacements, and over the years, he took care of many older patients, both in the office and at various clinics. He was an “old-fashioned doctor,” in the sense that he treated his patients himself, from start to finish, and developed a lasting relationship with them and their families. He cared deeply, and always did his best for them. Mike was generous to a fault, always glad to lend a hand, financial support, or just his presence. He had great respect for many of the excellent doctors and nurses he worked with over the years. He was a lover of Notre Dame football, classic cars, ’60s music, a funny joke, a good cigar, and a glass of Chardonnay. He greatly enjoyed spending time on Long Beach Island with friends and family members. He was a loyal friend to all. His greatest joy was his family; he was a devoted husband, doting father of four daughters, and he adored his six grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Henry Vernon Jolley. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Wendy; daughters Dr. Jennifer Jolley (Dr. Marcelo Hinojosa) of Ir vine, CA ; Katharine Milford (David) of Lawrenceville; Caroline of Philadelphia; Lindsay Ambriz (Jesse) of Pennington; and his beloved grandchildren Eve, Alexandra, Landon, Max, Olivia, and Scarlett. He is also survived by his sister Patricia Orlovsky (Brian) of Newport Richey, FL; and sister Moira Swallow (Eric), of Saybrook, CT. He will be greatly missed by his sisters-in-law Carey Hoover (Stuart) and Marny McCaughan, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a future date when it is safe to gather. Burial in Princeton Cemetery will be private. Donations in his honor may be made to Corner House Behavioral Health, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; or the American Nurses Association.

and two grandchildren, Jamie and Drew Erdman. Alton’s family gives thanks to the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, Penn Medical Center, and Park Place Center for their exceptional care during his final months. There will be a small family service in the Princeton Cemetery at a future date, due to Covid-19 concerns. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

Mort Darrow Mort Darrow passed away on Saturday, November 21st at Stonebridge Senior Community, Montgomery, New Jersey from complications stemming from a soft tissue sarcoma and Parkinson’s disease. He was 94 years old, as is his surviving spouse Maureen Darrow, who sat with him as he died painlessly in his sleep. A longtime Princeton resident, Mort taught at the University following the completion of his PhD at Columbia. Repelled by the anti-Semitism he encountered, he leapt at the chance to help elect a democratic governor, who offered him a cabinet post once in office. Mort was 28 years old.

Throughout his life, Dr. Darrow progressed at an accelerated pace due to his extraordinary intelligence. He entered college at the age of 15. Following his political career, his rise to becoming a vice president at Prudential Insurance was meteoric. While there, he became a renowned futurist, giving extemporaneous, humorous keynote speeches and presentations at major conferences around the world. Once he retired from an executive position, Mort founded a consulting firm whose clients included cities, state governments, universities, and corporations. Mort was born and raised in Brooklyn, the son of immigrant parents – Russian Jews from a small town in Ukraine. The family was poor and frequently moved as their small businesses failed. Education freed him, beginning at Townsend Harris, a school for gifted children. Mort served in the U.S. Army stateside during World War II, held back by vision and foot issues. With the GI bill, he was able to pursue a serious academic career, where he met the love of his life, Maureen Grace Sullivan, a teacher in training from the Bronx. Their connection transcended their disparate backgrounds and it didn’t hurt that his future wife resembled Snow White, and has retained her outer and inner beauty throughout her life. The couple produced two children, Nancy Whiteside of Brunswick, Maine, and Marc Darrow of Aptos, California, both of whom pursued successful careers as psychotherapists. Mort is also survived by a nephew he helped raise — Robert Goldberg of Livingston, NJ, whose entire family has cared for the

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Darrows during their recent medical challenges — and for decades before. He is survived by two other nephews as well — Richard Goldberg and Charles Goldberg. Mort and Maureen have one grandson, Daniel Whiteside of Brunswick, Maine, who has clearly inherited Mort’s intellect. In lieu of a memorial service, perhaps anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him can simply reflect on Mort’s kindness, generosity, humor, authenticity, integrity, and incredible knowledge base. He touched the lives of many people, often helping them in ways they couldn’t have imagined. A lot of obituaries make claims such as these. In Mort’s case, they are simply facts — ask anyone whom he inspired to become a better person as he role modeled traits we all admire. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mercer Street Friends, 151 Mercer Street, Trenton, NJ 08611.

Religion Princeton Methodist Church Marks Advent Online

For decades, Princeton United Methodist Church (PrincetonUMC) has invited the community to celebrate the coming of Christ on three December Sundays. Undaunted by COVID, and encouraged by skills learned in 10 months of live streaming worship services on Sundays at 10 a.m. and Tuesdays at 12 p.m., PrincetonUMC will continue this tradition – but online at two live-stream locations: Facebook.com/PrincetonUMC and Princetonumc.org.

“We wish we could worship together in person,” said Rev. Jenny Smith Walz, lead pastor, “but with virtual celebrations, families and friends, new and old, can join in from far flung places in any weather.” Live-streamed services are archived, to encourage sharing. For Advent Night, on Zoom sessions Sunday, December 6, at 4 p.m., everyone will make crafts together and take part in a carol singalong. To join in, contact Evangeline Burgers, director of children’s ministry at (609) 924-2613 or office@PrincetonUMC.org. For the Christmas musical, Do Not Be Afraid, Tom Shelton, youth choir director, is rehearsing Sunday School children and their families. It will be aired Sunday, December 13, at 5 p.m. In a live-streamed Christmas choir concert on Sunday, December 20, at 5 p.m., Hyosang Park, music director, and Shelton will present all the choirs and bell ringers, and Park will offer her specialty – a handbell solo. Choirs will also sing at the Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24, at 5 p.m. For those seeking support and nurture, away from the frenzy of the season, PrincetonUMC offers a Longest Night Service on Monday, December 21, at 7 p.m. Another opportunity for quiet, low-key worship is Midweek Meditations, 30-minute live-streams (and archived) every week on Tuesdays at noon. PrincetonUMC is a diverse congregation whose members come from many surrounding communities, backgrounds, and faith histories. Its physical location is at the corner of Nassau and Vandeventer.

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Alton H. Bassett Alton H. Bassett passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on November 16, 2020, just shy of his 90th birthday. He will be remembered as a devoted family man. Alt was born November 27, 1930 in Hartford, Connecticut, son of Martha and Arthur Bassett. He graduated from Middlebury College in 1953, with a BS Degree in chemistry. In his junior year he met and dated his future wife, Joan Tolley. After graduation, he served two years in the Marine Corps ending at the Marine Corps Institute in Washington, DC, teaching math. In 1956, he married Joan, stopping at the Princeton Inn on the first night of the honeymoon, never realizing this would become their hometown. Alt worked briefly at American Viscose Corporation in Front Royal, VA, where his first daughter was born. He then began a job with Chicopee Manufacturing Company (Johnson & Johnson) and moved the family to New Brunswick, NJ, where his second daughter was born. They bought a “starter” house in Princeton in 1962, which became the

“home” he lived in for the rest of his life. Alt was a Research Director at Chicopee for 30 years, developing non-woven fabrics for surgical and medical supplies, and recorded three patents. He retired in 1988 and consulted for five more years. After retiring, he and Joan purchased an old 32’ Bristol sailboat, enjoying 25 years cruising the Toms River and Barnegat Bay waters. Every February, the two would travel to Venice, Florida, to enjoy the beach in a relaxing location. Alt developed lasting friendships that he cherished for a lifetime: in college, business (“The Old Farts”), Princeton, boating, and Florida. Alt inspired his family with a sense of adventure and exploration. He proposed marriage to Joan, who was afraid of heights, on a waterfall cliff near Middlebury. On family vacations they went tent camping along the East Coast, and skiing in New England. Weekends were spent canoeing, hiking, or exploring New Jersey and Pennsylvania, or testing his homemade model airplanes, rockets, and sailboats. Alt amused everyone with creative activities, like mock baseball in the kitchen (the sport he played in high school), or sand games at the beach. He pursued his love for the desert southwest by climbing Angel’s Landing in Zion National Park and taking his entire family on an RV trip to Death Valley. Because of his talent with a camera, he captured all of his adventures on film. Alt is survived by his wife Joan Bassett, his two daughters, Linda Bassett and Bobbie Erdman, sons-in-law Billy Erdman and George Morris,

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A TIME TO GIVE THANKS IN 2020 Thanksgiving Day may be a completely different experience for most of us this year. Our rooms may be quieter and we may have fewer guests lingering around the dining table. But the gratitude is still present. This year, with gratitude and thanks, I will be thinking of the healthcare workers and first responders who put their patients’ health and safety first, while often sacrificing their own. I will be thinking of the many essential workers who have spent their days and nights making sure that people and families have access to everything they need, from groceries to office supplies.

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