Volume LXXIII, Number 49
Pages 24-25 “Secret City” is Theme of Mill Hill House Tour . . . . 5 Sustainable Princeton “Takes Action” with New Logo, Website, Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . 11 Over and Under the Bus with Susan Sontag, Mickey Mouse, and F . Scott Fitzgerald . . . . . . . . . . 15 PU Women’s Volleyball Facing Penn State in NCAA Opener . . . . . . . 30 Bensky Making Debut at Helm of PHS Boys’ Hockey . . . . 34
Douglas Martin Opens School with Former Ballet Colleagues . . . . . . . . . 10 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors . .22, 23 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 20 Classified Ads . . . . . . 40 Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 13 New to Us . . . . . . . . . . 29 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 38 Performing Arts . . . . . 16 Police Blotter . . . . . . . . 6 Real Estate . . . . . . . . 40 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Topics of the Town . . . . 5 Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6
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PHS Takes Steps to Combat Student Stress
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Teachers, administrators, and parents are hoping to see drops in students’ high levels of stress and sleep deprivation and increases in levels of joyful engagement with learning, as Princeton High School students participated Tuesday in a threeyear update of a survey originally conducted by Stanford University researchers in December 2016. PHS Principal Jessica Baxter, as assistant principal over the past two years before taking the reins as principal this fall, was a leader in implementing and following up on the survey. “We were a strong school academically, but we weren’t so healthy,” she said in an interview last spring. “We were trying to focus on wellness, and our kids were not feeling well. They were feeling over-scheduled, overworked, and stressed out. It was manifesting in different ways. We were seeing kids missing school, kids not enjoying classes, and lacking engagement in the learning process.” The Challenge Success survey reported three years ago that of the 1,417 PHS participants, 81 percent were often or always stressed by schoolwork, 47 percent stated that a stress-related health or emotional problem had caused them to miss more than one day of school, and
An application to expand preschool, with the addition of a general education class of 15 3- and 4-year-old children, was prominent on the agenda at last night’s Princeton Public Schools (PPS) Board of Education (BOE) meeting. At the special Board meeting, which was to take place after press time Tuesday night, PPS Superintendent Steve Cochrane was scheduled to recommend that the BOE submit a one-year preschool plan for 2020-2021 to the Early Childhood Division of the New Jersey Department of Education. The district’s plan is a targeted preschool program for “at risk” children. “”High quality preschool is one of the most powerful, research-based ways of closing the achievement gap,” Cochrane wrote in an email, noting that his slide presentation for the BOE would indicate some of the positive effects. “We are tremendously excited to be expanding this opportunity to advance the learning for the youngest members of our community.” If the expansion is approved by the state, the new class would be held at the YWCA. The district is also considering moving the preschool class that is currently at Community Park to the YWCA, which would make a total of three preschool classes at the YWCA and two in district. The district currently educates 60 preschool students in the general education classes. If the state approves the application that number would jump to 75 general education students in 2020-21, with $1M in state aid. PPS received $770,000 in state aid for this year’s preschool program. The preschool is free to families, and students are selected through a lottery. Currently more than half of the students in PPS preschool qualify for free or reduced lunch, and next year, Cochrane stated, “we are hopeful that percentage will be closer to 80 percent.” The recent allocation of state aid for preschool, Cochrane added, applies only to the general education classes, not to the district’s three classes for students receiving special education services. In a presentation planned for the BOE meeting, Cochrane wrote that “high quality preschool advances equity and combats poverty, producing students
41 percent had experienced exhaustion, headaches, and difficulty sleeping in the past month. Students estimated spending more than three hours a night on homework, getting less than six-and-a-half hours of sleep each night, with 64 percent usually going to bed later than 11 p.m. Only 15 percent of students reported “full engagement” in their schoolwork, while 41 percent of the participants in the survey said they often or always work hard, but rarely if ever find their school work interesting, fun, or valuable. In the area of extracurriculars, however, 73 percent reported choosing those activities for pure enjoyment, not resume building.
The survey measured students’ experiences with 12 different topics, including stress, academic engagement, perceptions of homework, extracurricular activities, use of free time, teacher care, parental expectations, sleep, academic integrity, and overall health and well-being. Baxter pointed out a number of changes at PHS over the past three years to help alleviate student stress and heighten engagement. “We have done a lot of work with our schedule, assessments, school climate, and educating staff, students, and parents on the importance of balance,” she said. Continued on Page 7
Newcomers and Friends Club Still Going Strong After 60 Years
On March 18, 1959, 50 women who had lived in the Princeton area for two years or less gathered at a dessert tea, seeking community. At that event, the Newcomers and Friends Club of the Princeton YWCA was born. Sixty years later, the club still provides a warm welcome and a sense of belonging. An anniversary celebration of the Newcomers and Friends Club was held
this past October. Earliest member Kay Yoder, who joined in 1961, was there, and so were more than 100 women of all ages, many of whom say they found friendships that lasted far beyond their time as true newcomers. Past president Betty Dominick, who was 60th anniversary celebration committee chair, joined the club after moving from Charlotte, N.C., in 2012. “The club Continued on Page 9
SINGING IN THE SQUARE: The Princeton High School Choir, with help from Santa, helped kick off the holiday season at the annual Palmer Square Tree Lighting on Friday evening . Princeton School of Rock also joined in the festivities . Participants share what they’re looking forward to this holiday season in this week’s Town Talk on page 6 . (Photo by Charles R. Plohn)
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Award-winning technology, innovation, and creat iv it y exe c ut ive D om h naill Hernon of Nokia Bell Labs presents a lecture on “Fiddle Strings, Airplane Wings and Humanizing Technology,” in which he shares some of his personal histor y, discusses t he mer its of f using ar t and te c h n o l o g y, p l ay s s o m e tunes, and talks about Ir ish t rad it ion in music, par ticularly from his native County Sligo, Ireland, on Friday, December 6, at 4:30 p.m. Presented by Princeton University’s Fund for Irish Studies, the lecture will be held at the James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. Hernon received an undergraduate degree in aeronautical engineering and a Ph.D. in aerodynamics from the University of Limerick and an executive M.B.A. from Dublin Cit y U n i v e r s i t y, I r e l a n d . H e previously led research organizations and developed and executed strategies to overcome the “innovation v a l l e y of d e at h .” H e i s currently head of experiments in art and technology ( E.A.T) at Nokia Bell Labs, which is a new initiative he founded to fuse art and engineer ing /science to develop solutions that humanize technology. His work has been featured in W i r e d m a g a z i n e, T i m e s S q uare, SXSW, Nas daq, M WC and Inspirefest, to name a few, and he advises cultural programs globally. Ad m is s ion is f re e a n d open to the public.
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A Community Bulletin Boy Scout Troop 43’s Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale: In a new location, at the Princeton YMCA lot, 59 Paul Robeson Place, through December 23. Hours are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; till 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays. St. Nicholas Project: YWCA Princeton’s annual drive provides holiday gifts to local families in need. Individuals, families, and businesses can participate by sponsoring a family or individual. Toys, clothes, gift cards, and food are needed. Email Jill Jachera at jill.jachera@gmail.com by December 5 with contact information to get a wish list. Gifts should be new, unwrapped, and dropped off Monday, December 16 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the YWCA’s Bramwell House, 59 Paul Robeson Place. Holiday Gift Drive: Princeton Human Service Department seeks donors for this annual effort to provide gifts for needy children up to age 12. To become a donor, visit princetonnj.gov/departments/human-services, or call (609) 688-2055. Free Metered Parking: After 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, through the end of December, parking is free. The free parking coincides with the bridge repair project that has closed Alexander Street through April. Donate Blood: Get a $5 Amazon gift card for giving blood through December 18. Local centers include 707 Alexander Road, Suite 701 and Eaves Lawrenceville, 1000 Avalon Way. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call (800) 733-2767 for details. Volunteer for Boards and Commissions: Princeton needs volunteers for the Civil Rights Commission, the Corner House Board, the Flood and Stormwater Commission, the Bicycle Advisory Committee, the Library Board, and the Public Transit Committee. The town is also looking for someone to serve as the LGBTQ community liaison. Residents interested in serving are encouraged to first attend a meeting. All board and commission meetings are open to the public. Volunteer for CASA: CASA of Mercer & Burlington Counties is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers who speak up in Family Court for the best interests of children that have been removed from their families due to abuse and/or neglect and placed in the foster care system. No special background is needed. Training is provided. Upcoming sessions are Wednesday, December 11 at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 12 at 10 a.m. at 1450 Parkside Avenue, Ewing. To RSVP call (609) 434-0050.
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TOPICS Of the Town While they are still relatively new to the neighborhood, the Smiths volunteered this season to chair the annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. Vance, a professor of medieval and African literature at Princeton University, and Lucia, a therapist in Pennington, have been gently prodding their fellow residents to open their homes to the public for the fundraiser, which is Saturday, December 7 from 12-5 p.m. Stops on the tour include an eclectic collection of residences, two churches, the Mill Hill Playhouse, and the historic Douglass House, where a costumed re-enactor will be on site to tell the story of the building. The tour has a theme — “Secret City.” “One of the reasons we wanted to move here is that Trenton is an invisible city in Mercer County,” said Vance Smith. “That just seemed wrong to me. I was disturbed by it. I have colleagues that have never been to Trenton. We want to show people that this is not just a viable city, but an exciting place to live.” The Smiths have lived in many parts of the world. Lucia Smith is from Santa Barbara, Calif. In addition to running her own therapy practice, she found time to help start The Bridge Academy, and volunteers for the Urban Mental Health Alliance. Vance Smith was born in South Africa and grew up in Kenya, where his family moved after his anti-apartheid-activist parents were forced to leave. “My father was an anthropologist and my mother was an ethno-musicologist,” he said. “They started a college in Kenya and still live on the campus.” The couple’s home is filled with art, including several pieces from Africa. The previous owner had modernized the house, adding a third floor roof deck that overlooks Mill Hill Park. “After we decided we wanted to
live here, I stalked the neighborhood on line,” said Vance Smith. “I saw that this house had gone into foreclosure and been bought by [Mill Hill residents] Roland Pott and Peter Kasabach. I tracked them down and we bought the house. So it never went on the market. Now, Roland lives right next door and his kids go to the same school as our daughter.” Planning the tour has allowed the Smiths to get to know neighbors and experience their different styles and backgrounds. Evelyn Nah’s home on Clay Street is traditional on the outside, and contemporary on the inside, with a neutral palette
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and bold artworks on the walls. Judy Winkler’s house on Mercer has much of its original Victorian detailing and an extensive collection of Trenton maps, which date from 1849 and are hung throughout the home with other local artifacts. The t hree - s tor y woo d f rame house of Caroline Wylie and Craig Shofed on Jackson is an unofficial gallery for his fine art photography, and a growing collection of work by fellow Trenton artists. “We love the diversity,” said Lucia Smith. “It’s exciting to see all of the businesses that are taking off in town. The city has its problems, but people who live here are trying to solve them.” Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 the day of the tour. Start at ArtWorks, 19 Everett Alley at South Stockton Street. The tour is held rain or shine. Visit www.TrentonMillHill.org for tickets and directions. —Anne Levin
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“What are you looking forward to this holiday season?” (Asked Friday at the Palmer Square Tree Lighting) (Photos by Charles R. Plohn)
“For me, I think it’s going back home for a break. It’s been a very intense fall of my freshman year at Princeton University — lots of work, new sports, and activities — so I am looking forward to some downtime and seeing my family.” —Harry Ayto, Lichfield, U.K.
Police Blotter On November 25, at 5:45 p.m., a 41-year-old male from Princeton was charged with shoplifting, subsequent to a report of $314.74 worth of groceries stolen from the 300 block of North Harrison Street. On November 24, at 12:30 p.m., a resident of Snowden Lane reported that, sometime between 10 p.m. on October 8 and 10 p.m. on October 10, someone stole their bike from their property. The bike is described as a silver Bianchi C-Sport 2 mountain bike valued at $855.99. On November 23, at 5:52 p.m., a v ict im repor ted that, on November 19 and 23, they make electronic payments for an apartment rental to two different parties totaling $2,500. The victim realized the listing was fraudulent when they showed up to the address and there was no apartment for rent. On November 22, at 3:39 p.m., a victim reported that on November 21, at 5:13 p.m., an unk now n male stole their wallet from their unat tended backpack at the library on Witherspoon Street. The suspect was described as a heavyset white male in his late 20s with curly blonde hair, wearing a blue T-shirt. The value of the wallet and its contents is $350. On November 22, at 8 p.m., a resident of Bunn Drive reported that, on November 13, someone bought an iPhone valued at $999.99 using their information and Verizon account number. The account was used to fraudulently open another phone line that accrued a $200.65 bill. Unless otherwise noted, individuals arrested were later released.
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Amar: “I am thankful for my family, and am looking forward to opening a new restaurant in town, The Meeting House, and giving people in the neighborhood an opportunity to enjoy a meal and to create memories with friends and family.” Ronan: “Spending time with my two sisters and my mommy and daddy.” Sylvia: “Spending time with friends and family.” —Amar, Ronan, and Sylvia Gautam, Princeton
“I am very much looking forward to the next week of spending time with my godson and my family here in the United States.” —Michal Piechota, Warsaw, Poland
Nate: “On the car ride over here we put together a group Spotify playlist, so I am looking forward to hearing everyone’s taste in music.” Andrew: “Spending a lot of time with people who I don’t get to see often enough.” Ally: “I’m looking forward to us going Christmas tree shopping together.” Cynthia: “I am here with my cousins, my brother, and my partner. We all live in different parts of the country, so I’m looking forward to us spending time together over the holidays.” Sammie: “We’re looking forward to getting some good ice cream tonight.” —Nate Golubiewski, Philadelphia, Pa., with Andrew Plotch, Washington, D.C.; Ally Gagnon, Franklin, Mass.; Cynthia Plotch, Philadelphia, Pa.; and Sammie Gagnon, Franklin, Mass.
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Moving the school start time from 7:50 to 8:20 a.m. received overwhelming support from staff and students, as tardies dropped 37 percent, teachers reported that students were more awake, and students reported that they felt better. Other changes have also been enacted to improve the balance for PHS students. “Based on the students’ feedback, we implemented a longer lunch break, unstr uctured time to meet with teachers, and we have piloted a testing schedule,” Baxter added. “This year we are asking about students’ perceptions on homework, limiting AP courses, and mandatory free periods.” The results of Tuesday’s survey are expected in early February, and Baxter hopes to see progress in physical and emotional wellness with students experiencing less stress and enjoying more sleep and greater school engagement. As PPS Superintendent Steve Cochrane wrote, the charge and challenge has been to “get passion and motivation for mastery that our students experience with their after-school activities into the regular school day.” Pointing out some of the ongoing work on balance and wellness at PHS, Baxter noted, “In addition to continuing with our later start time and various bell schedule changes, we are prioritizing the importance of a sense of community and the relationships that our staff has with students and families. One initiative
this school year has been revamping our homeroom by having formalized planned activities that focus on gratitude, executive functioning, equity, and wellness.” Baxter also explained that a committee of teachers, administrators, students, and parents is examining the school’s Advanced Placement offerings. They are seeking a balance in students’ academic programs, acknowledging the value of AP courses but questioning “how many is too many for our students and their course loads.” “Students do not learn well when they are under stress,” Cochrane noted in response to the 2016 survey results. “None of us do. Students learn best when they connect personally with the material they are studying, when they are appropriately challenged to apply their learning, and when they have time to reflect on what they have learned.” —Donald Gilpin
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who score higher on standardized tests, graduate on time at higher rates, are held back an average 40 percent less often, are classified for special education services at half the rate, and will earn expected incomes that average $150,000 more over their lifetimes.” Cochrane also intended to cite various studies, including the Head Start Impact Study, which showed that preschool children had significantly more success in school and in life than those children that did not attend preschool. Dual Language Immersion In other PPS news, the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will hold a commu-
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The Princeton Merchants A s s o c i at i o n ( P M A ) a n d community partners have spearheaded an initiative to enhance the shopping, dining, and strolling experience in Princeton throughout the holiday season. “Princeton, pure holiday magic, says it all,” said Jack Morrison, president of the Princeton Merchants Association. “Whenever anyone speaks of Princeton, ‘what a beautiful town’ are the first words mentioned. This year the PMA has focused on raising the holiday spirit in you with carolers from various community organizations, visits from Santa, holiday wreaths, sparkly lights, Palmer Square’s new and amazing ice skating rink along with the worldclass Christmas tree on the square. Add to all this great shopping and dining, and there is a whole lot of fun just around the corner from where you live. Please come and join us!” Setting the stage, in addition to 88 wreaths festooning downtown door ways, the PMA has also invested in additional holiday lighting to add a twinkle to each of downtown’s historic light poles. The weekend of December 7 and 8 brings Princeton’s first- ever Holiday M a r ke t D a y s . E i g h te e n participating Holiday Market shops will offer festive decorat ions, music, and holiday cheer. Pick up a Holiday Market Card and get it stamped throughout the weekend at participating shops, and then give your completed card to a participating retailer to be entered for a prize drawing. Throughout the Holiday Market Days weekend, there will be several Santa appearances. On Saturday, Decem-
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AND THEY’RE OFF!: The annual Trinity Turkey Trot 5K, held on Thanksgiving Day, started at Trinity Church and ended back at the church after winding through town on a scenic route past Albert Einstein’s house, Princeton University, the Institute for Advanced Study, and other historic spots. (Photo by Weronika Plohn) ber 7, Santa will be serving up cookies at the Princeton Shopping Center from noon to 2 p.m., while on Sunday, December 8, Santa will be available for selfies in Hinds Plaza from 2 to 5 p.m. Santa will also be strolling through Palmer Square throughout the weekend. “We are very excited to present the first Holiday Market Days promotion in Princeton,” said Joy Chen, PM A’s m a rke t i n g ch a i r. “Not only do we get to shine a spotlight on our one-of-akind merchants, but we also add a little extra fun to your holiday shopping this year. Each of the participating retailers will offer an extra special experience for the whole family.” Free street parking will be available downtown Monday through Friday after 6 pm and Sundays all day until the New Year. Visit www.princetonmerc h a n t s.or g / h o l i d ay s for more information.
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The Program in Law and Public Affairs [ LAPA] at Princeton University will present a free public event on Thursday, December 5 at 4:30 p.m. in 101 McCormick Hall on the campus. “Beyond the Bench: Federal Judges, Public Engagement, and Civil Rights” will address recent notable examples of judicial engagement in the public sphere, including speeches, books, op-eds, or other opinion pieces in popular journals. The panelists will discuss recent public engagement by judges and justices about civil rights reform, and explore how this engagement contributes to the public’s understanding of
Panelists are The Honorable Lynn S. Adelman ‘61, judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin; The Honorable Richard M. Gergel, judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina; Jamal Greene, Dwight Professor of Law, Columbia Law School; and Kate Shaw, Professor of Law, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University. The moderator is Lynda Dodd, lecturer and LAPA Fellow 2018-19, Princeton University. For more information, visit https://lapa.princeton.edu/ content/beyond-bench-federal-judges-public-engagementcivil-rights.
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A defixio or magical binding tablet from Antioch opens up questions about emotions, ritual, and ethics in antiquity. This lecture argues that small, so-called “magical” texts from antiquity should be read alongside contemporaneous philosophical disputes about the passions—philosophical disputes that are connected with the question of how to live as an ethical person.
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Laura Nasrallah is the Buckingham Professor of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and Yale University’s Department of Religious Studies.
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She is author of Archaeology and the Letters of Paul; Christian Responses to Roman Art and Architecture: The Second-Century Church Amid the Spaces of Empire; and An Ecstasy of Folly: Prophecy and Authority in Early Christianity. She is co-editor, with Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, of Prejudice and Christian Beginnings: Investigating Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Early Christian Studies; with Charalambos Bakirtzis and Steven J. Friesen, of From Roman to Early Christian Thessalonikē: Studies in Religion and Archaeology; and with AnneMarie Luijendijk and Charalambos Bakirtzis, of the forthcoming From Roman to Early Christian Cyprus: Studies in Religion and Archaeology.
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provided me instant friends outside of my husband’s work, and the depth and range of interest groups was very intriguing,” she said. In addition to some 25 interest groups, Newcomers and Friends hosts a Friday with Friends, as well as social coffees. Members give back to several YWCA programs, such as the Young Wonders Child Development Center, pre- and after-school programs, the English as a Second Language program, the Breast Cancer Resource Center, and the YWCA Princeton ETS Run/Walk for the bilingual nursey school. “It is so much more than a social club,” said YWCA CEO Judy Hutton of the Newcomers. “The mission is to eliminate racism and empower women, we believe in a world free from inequities and we consider NFC partners in that mission. Not only do they
provide a welcoming place for women to connect, they advocate for social justice, they provide support to the YWCA programs . . . and they make this community a better place to live in.” Current president Marla Burchell said she wondered what life would bring when she retired after 40 years as a public school speech language therapist. By chance, she met a club member in the spring of 2018, attended a luncheon, and immediately joined. Having lived in the area for 50 years, she was not a newcomer. “I have made 200 new friends from all walks of life and from all over the world,” she said. “They are the most welcoming, caring, supportive women.” According to Ann Strootman, vice president of membership, members have come from or lived in 21 different countries, from every continent (except Antarctica). Currently there are 196 members. “Like most new members,”
said Strootman, who joined the club in 2016, “I found the club by word of mouth, having met a new friend who was already a member. I had lived in the area for 10 years and had heard of the Club, but was unaware of all the great activities and thought it was only for people new to the area. I was going through a transition in my work life, and the club provided me the opportunity to meet new friends and form a social network outside of work.” She attributes the club’s longevity to its willingness “to be flexible and to change with the times.” For example, when it started, members could only remain in the club for two years (two-and-a-half years for officers) and had to be new to the area by two years or less. Eventually, a post-Newcomers group was started. In 2012, the two groups merged and did away with member year limits. Two women have been continuous members since
1987, and several women have moved away, moved back, and rejoined. Marsha Russo wrote that she moved to Princeton three times from overseas, and was glad the Newcomers and Friends Club was always there for her when she returned. Linda Buccellato joined the group in 1987. As a new resident, she met two club members and they quickly hit it off. She has served as vice president, treasurer, crafters marketplace chair, membership chair, and other roles. Sonia Lee, club marketing chair, moved to New Jersey in 2017 from Michigan to be near family, and found that joining the Newcomers and Friends Club “gave me a place to belong, feel understood, and connected with a sisterhood I never had.” “As a Korean woman who has spent most of her life working in the professional world and raising a family
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town, city, state, and country.” Lee added that members care for her, as well. A Sunshine Network sends birthday wishes to members, for example. “It’s simple things like this that makes you feel like part of a community and at home.” For membership information, visit ywcaprinceton.org/ newcomers to learn more. —Wendy Greenberg
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Douglas Martin Opens School With Former Ballet Colleagues Last July, longtime American Repertory Ballet (ARB) Artistic Director Douglas Martin was unexpectedly relieved of his duties at the company and its affiliated Princeton Ballet School. After 25 years with the organization — first as a dancer, then as a director — Martin and his wife Mary Barton, also a former dancer, choreographer, and popular teacher, found themselves without jobs. Shocked at first, the couple have decidedly moved on. Early next year, they will open the Martin Center for Dance on Princess Road in Lawrenceville, joined by fellow former ARB and Princeton Ballet School colleagues Mary Pat Robertson, Maria Youskevitch, Kirk Peterson, and Erika Mero. Sample classes will begin in January, after a soft opening later this month. A schedule of 50 classes — ballet for all ages, contemporary dance (including a class for those aged 50 and up), and more, will be available. Martin admits to a period of recovery from the shock of being dismissed, but he prefers to focus on the future instead of the past. “I just love to work, I love to dance, and I love ballet,” he said. “I am actually quite happy and at peace after leaving ARB [the company is currently led by Julie Diana Hench]. I did experience every portion of the business before I became director, and that was really helpful in getting a handle on what is needed to make a success.”
The stress of years directing the dancers, planning repertory, and dealing with the board of trustees was overwhelming at times. “I missed weddings and funerals. It became a 24-7 job. It was one of those things where you’re just burying yourself in the work,” Martin said. “I just put my head down and did it. I put everything into doing it. Fortunately, I have a wonderful and very understanding wife who supported me all the way.” It took Martin about a week to decide that opening his own business was the way to go. “I thought, ‘why work for other people?’ I started to get excited about it,” he said. “I asked Mary what she thought and expected her to waffle back and forth, but she was thrilled and all in. It seems to be what we both want to do at this point. We love the community, we have lived in Lawrenceville for 25 years. Why not?” Mar tin contacted Rob ertson, who was just back from a year of teaching and dancing in London during her husband’s sabbatical, and asked her if she’d like to join them. Rober tson was the director of Princeton Ballet School for three decades before leaving in 2016. She and Martin had created A R B’s post-high s cho ol t rai nee pro g ra m through partnerships with Italian conservatories. “Mary Pat was definitely interested, and so were Maria and Kirk,” Martin said. “So we have this great group
right from the beginning.” Robertson said she was “thrilled and delighted” to be working with Martin and Barton again. “We have always meshed so well as a team,” she said. “Our ways of teaching and goals for our students are very similar. One of my favorite things to do is devise syllabi and lessons, and it is so exciting to be in on the planning process for a new series of classes.” Martin and Barton moved to New Jersey in 1995 after dancing with the Joffrey Ballet in New York. Together at ARB, they danced the lead roles in Romeo and Juliet, Our Town, and many other ballets. They also joined the faculty of the Princeton Ballet School. Martin became artistic director of ARB in 2010. During his tenure, he choreographed Pride and Prejudice, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a new Nutcracker, and other works. For her part, Barton has choreo g raphe d over 40 ballets and served on the dance faculties of Rider and Princeton universities. The new space will include a studio for younger dancers, and the Warehouse Studio, a much larger area for more advanced classes and rehearsals. It will also serve as a black box for performances. “It’s perfect,” said Martin. “There are no pillars or obstacles. There is plenty of area for stretching and working out.” Five artists have been lined up to exhibit their work in
NEW BALLET STUDIO: Some of the area’s best-known ballet teachers are joining forces at the Martin Center for Dance, set to open in January at a 5,000-square-foot space on Princess Road. From left are Mary Barton, Maria Youskevitch, Mary Pat Robertson, and Kirk Peterson. Douglas Martin is seated in front. the studio. “On Friday evenings once a month, we will have arts evenings where people can come in, talk to the artists in crafts, photography, jewelry, and more, and the art will be on display throughout the studio,” Martin said. “Eventually, we want to have a lecture series.
We’re promoting the Warehouse Studio as a fun space.” Former students have been reaching out, and Martin has launched a Facebook page. Sample classes will begin December 16. “Between Mary, Mary Pat, Kirk, Maria, and me, we have 230 years of experience between us,” Martin
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said. “This is a team that has done a lot in the community. We want to bring our love of dance, and the joy of ballet, to our students.” Visit www.MartinBartonArts. com or call (609) 937-8878 for information. —Anne Levin
“Take Action” is a tab on the navigation bar of Sustainable Princeton’s ( SP) new website, where sciencebased information provides advice on everyday decisions, and SP has been taking action with an increased sense of urgency on several fronts in the battle against climate change. “We are excited about our new website and visual identity,” said SP Executive Director Molly Jones. “The new logo embodies the urgency of our work, recognizing that sustainability can no longer be a nice-to-have, but is a requirement for a healthy and vibrant future. We are also delighted that the new website expands
fulfillment of our mission by serving as a key resource hub for guidance on sustainable living. While much of the content provides helpful tips for residents of any town, the guidance is specifically focused on community members living in the municipality of Princeton.” The new logo is a simple, streamlined “Sustainable Princeton” in block letters followed by a large period. Their new tagline is “Leading Community Change.” “A d d r e s s i n g c l i m a t e change is non-negotiable,” said Jones. “Our new logo drives home the point that sustainability is an urgent necessity. Princeton needs to be a green community. Period.”
C i t i n g S P ’s h o p e s of “re ach i ng, emp ower i ng, and inspiring site visitors to personally act,” Jones continued, “We perceive the need for our organization is to be driving climate action forward and “Leading Community Change.” “Shrink Your Footprint” On Wednesday, December 4 at 7 p.m. in the Princeton Public Library (PPL), “Shrink Your Footprint: On the Go,” featuring a panel of experts on transportation options, will be the second of flour programs in SP’s 2019-20 Great Ideas series, which is focused on practical, actionable, and evidence-based steps to reduce the footprint of our daily lives.
“If you are concer ned about the climate, it is time to embrace alternatives to single-person driven vehicles, particularly for in-town trips,” said Jones. “Transportation represents roughly 30 percent of the Princeton communit y’s greenhouse gas emissions, so it presents a great opportunity to reduce your personal carbon footprint.” The “Shrink Your Footprint” series will continue in the PPL on February 5, 2020 with a session on “What you Buy” and on April 1 with “On Your Plate.” The “Take Action” tab on the new website answers such questions as “How can I make my home more energy efficient and save money?” “What native plants should
I include in my yard to support the local eco-system?” and “Where can I recycle my plastic bags?” — all under six different categories: Your Home, Transportation, Purchases, Waste, Yard, and Get Ready. “The new website provides a host of new resources to serve as a guide for sustainability living,” Jones said. “The intricacies of determining the most sustainable approach to daily decisions can be challenging, so the new site offers a comprehensive collection of well-organized resources to help.” Jones noted that SP would be promoting the Take Action resources “in small chunks so they are consumable and easy for community members to consider changing in their daily lives.” SP’s initiatives are based on the Princeton Climate Action Plan, approved in July 2019, with the overall goal of reducing 2010 emissions by 50 percent by 2030. SP’s rebranding and new website were the result of a collaborative effort by SP’s board members, staff, and communications consultant Ellen Malavsky, along with local partners Smith + Manning Design and Howard Design Group. SP, a nonprofit organization founded in 2012, encourages visits to its website at sustainableprinceton.org to sign up for SP’s mailing list to receive sustainable living tips and information on upcoming events. “There is still much to be done, but Sustainable Princeton’s new website is a great step to help move us all in the right direction,” Jones added. —Donald Gilpin
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Celebrating 70 Years ofEmily Jewish Influence on Mann Pop Culture Playwright, American Artistic Director/Resident Playwright Sunday, December 8 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Celebrating Years Featured Speakers70 include: Eric Goldman, Jewish Film Educator, Historian, and Critic of Jewish Influence on American Pop Culture
Eric Goldman is a noted film historian and educator who lectures on Jewish, Yiddish, and Israeli cinema. Dr. Goldman is Adjunct Professor of Cinema at Yeshiva University; he also teaches at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Streicker Center/Skirball Academy for Adult Jewish Learning in New York. Eric is founder of Ergo Media Inc., a New Jersey-based film distributor specializing in Jewish-oriented film.
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Emily Mann , Playwright, Artistic Director/Resident Playwright 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Emily Mann is in her 30th and final season as Artistic Director and Resident Playwright at McCarter Theatre Center. Recipient of a Tony Award for outstanding regional theatre, she Featured Speakers include: was twice nominated for Tony Awards as a playwright and director. She has received the PeabodyGoldman Award, the Hull-Warriner the Dramatics Guild, and the Helen Merrill Eric , Jewish Award Filmfrom Educator, Historian, and Critic Award. She has won awards from the NAACP as well as eight Obie awards, a Guggenheim Eric Goldman is a noted film historian and educator who lectures on Jewish, Yiddish, and Fellowship, and the 2011 Person of the Year Award from the National Theater Conference. Israeli cinema. Dr. Goldman is Adjunct Professor of Cinema at Yeshiva University; he also teaches at Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Streicker Center/Skirball Academy for Special smaller group workshops led by:Inc., a New Jersey-based Adult Jewish Learning in New York. Eric is founder of Ergo Media film distributor specializing in Jewish-oriented film.
Mel Leipzig, Renowned Painter and Teacher Born in Brooklyn and residing in Trenton, Leipzig was a Professor at Mercer County Emily Mann, Playwright, Artistic Director/Resident Playwright Community College where he taught painting and art history until his retirement in 2013. Emily Mann is in herworks 30th are andinfinal as Artistic Director Museum and Resident Playwright His award-winning the season collections of the Whitney of American Art,at McCarter Theatre Center. Recipient a Tony Award for outstanding regional theatre, she the National Academy Museum, andof the Cooper-Hewitt Museum in NYC. was twice nominated for Tony Awards as a playwright and director. She has received the Peabody Award, the Hull-Warriner from the Dramatics Guild, and the Helen Merrill Matt Rosenthal , MarvelAward Comics Keynote Speaker: Award. She has won awards from the NAACP as well as eight Obie awards, a Guggenheim Comic books have been a part of Matt Rosenthal’s life long before he could read. He has Fellowship, and the 2011 Person of the Year Award from the National Theater Conference. amassed over 10,000 comic books and hundreds of other superhero collectibles. Over the years, the intersection between Judaism and the symbolism within these heroes became aSpecial special topicsmaller of interest and passionworkshops for him. group led by:
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Anne Frank Film, Talk at Princeton Jewish Center
On December 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., The Jewish Center of Princeton will host the co-founder and honorary vice president of the Anne Frank Trust UK, Gillian Walnes Perry, who is currently visiting New Jersey from London. The Center will show an excerpt from the acclaimed feature length documentary, Anne Frank Remembered, which Gillian initiated and commissioned the writer and director Jon Blair to make. The film was first shown in 1995 as a flagship broadcast for the BBC’s 50th anniversary of VE Day. It went on to win both an Emmy and Oscar, and Gillian will describe attending the Oscar ceremony along with Miep Gies, the heroic helper of the Frank family during their two years of hiding in Amsterdam. Since her retirement as the longtime CEO of the Anne Frank Trust UK (the British partner organization of the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam), Gillian lectures in the U.S. and U.K. She also acts as community outreach ambassador for the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect in New York. In 2018 Gillian published her first book, The Legacy of Anne Frank, which describes Anne’s impact on young people in some very surprising places around the world, and how notable people such as Nelson Mandela and Audrey Hepburn cite Anne Frank as an important influence on their lives. Gillian will be reading from the book at the Princeton Jewish Center event. In 2010, Gillian was honored by Queen Elizabeth, being inducted into the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in recognition of her work in education. The event is timed to coincide with International Human Rights Day. $10 members; $15 non-members. For more information, visit thejewishcenter. org or call (609) 921-0100 x20.
Washington Crossing Park Hosts Arborists’ “Work Day”
More than 100 tree experts will volunteer their services in Washington Crossing State Park on December 7 for the annual “Work Day” of the N.J. Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NJAISA).
REVOLUTIONARY “HERSTORY”: Women of the 18th century are celebrated at Rockingham historic site in Rocky Hill on Sunday, December 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The women come from all walks of life — including Phyllis Wheatley, the enslaved woman pictured here; a poetess; sculptor; soldier; spy; farm woman; and many others. Historians in period dress will lead tours, and there will be period music and holiday goodies. Reservations are necessary. Visit www.rockingham.net. Arborists from around New Jersey will employ professional rigging, saws, trucks and their extensive expertise in a day’s work valued at well over $100,000. The volunteers will tend to many of the thousands of trees in the 3,500-acre, state-owned park some eight miles north of Trenton and bordered by the Delaware River. “The park is a historic and natural gem, and we’re so excited to be given this opportunity to support it,” said Annette C. Earling, president of the nonprofit Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) Inc. “This work will be invaluable as we begin our preparations for the nation’s 250th anniversary.” During NJAISA’s Work Day, professional arborists provide a day of work at a location selected by the chapter. The recipient organization pays a fraction of what the work is worth, and that money goes into the organization’s “Tree Fund,” providing grants for research in arboriculture and urban forestry.
The financial contribution towards the event will total about $18,000. The WCPA’s por tion was raised from members and supporters, and will be supplemented by a $2,500 donation from the Garden Club of Trenton — a longtime caretaker of the park’s George Washington Arboretum and its Nelson House garden. Local businesses such as Chez Alice, Deli on a Bagel, Dunkin’ Donuts, ShopRite, Pennington Quality Market, and Whole Foods are donating food and drink, and community organizations such as the Union Fire Company and Rescue Squad are expected to help provide breakfast and lunch for the volunteers. The park will be closed to the public for the day. The park maintains a Visitors Center Museum, along with several historic buildings, a Nature Center, and hiking, biking, picnic areas, and group camping. For further information or offers to volunteer, contact info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com.
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To the Editor: I also attended the Mercer County Board of Elections meeting occasioned by the “discovery” of 800 missing mail-in ballots to which Scotia Macrae referred in her letter [“Spare No Expense to Safeguard Our Democracy,” Mailbox, Nov. 27]. In general, I agree with the observations and recommendations she offered. This year, the missing ballots didn’t make a difference in the outcome, but in a close election they could have if the “missing” were somehow not found. Ms. Macrae raises the specter of potential Russian votetampering. The clear and present danger to our voting system is much more obvious, however. To quote cartoon character Pogo, “I have met the enemy and he is us.” That is, the processing, tabulating, and posting of votes are done by people. The possibilities for malfeasance, misfeasance, and nonfeasance are ever-present. The arbitrary rejection of mail-in ballots, including for supposed signature discrepancies, has been held unconstitutional in other states, but continues in Mercer County. While the vast majority of poll workers are conscientious, there are too many who are simply unsuitable for the task at hand. Whether owing to fatigue, poor training, or indifference, serious mistakes are made by poll workers that, in effect, disenfranchise voters. Again in Princeton as happened last year, bags of provisional ballots were tossed out because poll workers failed to seal the bags properly. Gov. Murphy’s ill-advised and politically motivated expansion of mail-in ballots has overwhelmed the Board of Elections without either the state or county providing resources to expand its staff or space to enable better oversight and training. But, when the system in place is working in favor of the party controlling all levers of power in the county and state, there is very little incentive to change. DUDLEY SIPPRELLE Chair, Princeton Municipal Republican Committee Victoria Mews
Friends of Princeton Open Space Thank Supporters of Recent Event
To the Editor: On behalf of Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS), I would like to thank the 100-plus members of the community who attended our OptOutside event on Friday, November 29 at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. We were fortunate to have gorgeous weather; a great performance by the Andrew Yan Quintet, a jazz group comprised of PHS students; and a wonderful photography exhibit entitled, “The Beauty of Nature,” with beautiful images taken by Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart student Sam Mao. Friday kicked off our annual photography contest sponsored by REI, the outdoor gear and equipment coop that started OptOutside Friday, and closes all of its stores the day after Thanksgiving. Sam Mao and his mother, Sophia Wang, deserve special thanks for donating his photos for sale to benefit FOPOS’ land preservation and stewardship work. Sam’s photography skills won him second prize in the 2018 FOPOS photo contest. He was inspired by Mountain Lakes Preserve and the surrounding preserved land, 140 acres of which we have adopted and manage, and wanted to do something to support FOPOS’ mission. His beautiful nature photographs and generous action accorded perfectly with the theme of OptOutside, which now includes action on behalf of the environment and our community, as well as enjoying the outdoors. As we celebrate our 50th year, FOPOS is very fortunate to have such wonderful supporters. WENDY MAGER President Friends of Princeton Open Space
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To the Editor: It appears that Rider University is now determined to close down the Princeton campus of Westminster Choir College and move the whole college or whatever parts they can pick up and ship it all to Lawrenceville. This academically excellent college has educated so many singers, choir masters, musicians, and composers, and has prospered in its beautiful Princeton campus, but is now to be melded with Rider’s rather banal university, which only became a university when Rider acquired Westminster. It seems inconceivable that Westminster will ever again be anything like what we have known and admired for so many decades. Rider simply wants out of the Princeton campus — and to keep the college as it is, Rider has asked for tens of millions of dollars. So how about it, millionaires of New Jersey? How about getting together $40,000,000 or whatever Rider is looking for and simply buying Westminster from Rider? As long as Rider is rid of its presence in Princeton and can get its money, it does not care where the money comes from. And this is an era in which we are told there are more and more billionaires in America, many of whom are profoundly generous with their funds. So how about it? Instead of building yet another McMansion or spending millions to get yourself elected to some political office, how about using your money to do a great service for the students and teachers of a renowned school of the creative and performing arts, not to mention helping Princeton retain a beautiful academic campus in a quiet residential neighborhood? If you can save Westminster from dissolution, or if you know people who have the star power to help raise the needed money, I can assure you that you and they will be beloved by all the students, teachers, and townspeople who care for Westminster, and you will be fondly and gratefully remembered for many decades to come. MARVIN HAROLD CHEITEN Meadowbrook Drive
YMCA Grateful for Princeton’s Generous Spirit and Big Heart
To the Editor: As we approach the end of the year, we wish to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to the larger Princeton community for its sustained generosity and support of the YMCA mission. On behalf of the Princeton Family YMCA’s board of directors, we are truly grateful to the many people who are by our side, join us in advancing our work, and help us make the impact we strive to achieve. The list of individuals and organizations is long, and they include special people who participate as members, program participants, volunteers, donors, and advocates. As a cause-driven charitable organization dedicated to strengthening this community, we simply couldn’t do it without you. Our 2019 Centennial Awards reception was another resounding success, raising $90,000 for critical programs such as Princeton Young Achievers and for financial assistance to ensure that everyone has a place at the Y. We are thankful to all who joined us in October and to our wonderful honorees. This year, we were also the beneficiary of an unexpected and extraordinarily generous gift from an anonymous donor who has transformed our field with a beautiful state-of-the-art basketball court and new surface for the playground — a gift to the entire community! Words are hard to find to describe how thankful we are. Annually, more than 7,000 local residents participate in
the Princeton Family YMCA’s programs and activities, crossing the Y’s threshold more than 67,000 times a year. Our facility is well used and it shows it. As we look to the future, our board of directors is committed to finding resources to improve our building, while we remain resolute in nurturing and strengthening the connections among us to ensure that everyone in our community has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. We believe this is more critical than ever. Once again, we are sincerely grateful for Princeton’s generous spirit and big heart — we feel very lucky to live and serve in this community. MERILYN ROVIRA Chair, Moore Street PJ JAYACHANDRAN Vice Chair, Autumn Hill Road
Celebrating Local Businesses, Shopping in Downtown Princeton
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To the Editor: Some things disappear because something much better takes its place and there is just no need for it anymore. Ice boxes, disposable cameras, and flip phones are just a couple of examples. But some things are timeless and beautiful just the way they are, and one of those things is our special downtown that adds sparkle and life to this community. There is nothing quite like downtown Princeton. Walking into your local coffee shop and having the barista greet you by name and ask how your vacation was. Stopping by the wonderful little gift shop and buying that friend a handmade mug or homemade soaps or leather goods for the holidays, instead of ordering something from Amazon. Getting that haircut at the little local barbershop or hair salon where you can chat with your friends and catch up on the local “news.” These are all small things that build a community. Supporting our small, local businesses is not only incredibly important to our local economy, it is so rewarding. You are contributing to a vibrant downtown. Local businesses are better for the environment. They use less tax money, make more jobs, and keep more money in the local community. And you benefit from the face-to-face customer service and build relationships with your neighbors. Totally retro (and therefore hipster certified cool). This trust is priceless … see for yourself what the difference is, versus pointing and clicking. We may not take time to think about how important it is to support our local businesses and if we continue to ignore their importance, they may be gone, and it may not be until they are that we realize just how much we love them. We recently saw a sign outside of a small shop that said, “Ghost towns happen when you don’t shop local.” Shopping local keeps small, cute businesses (and small, cute business owners!) in business. Don’t like to see empty and vacant storefronts downtown? Support local businesses that are open for you every day! We thank Mayor Lempert and the town Council for making shopping downtown Princeton more attractive than ever — with free on-street parking every day in December after 6 p.m. and all day Sundays. Come downtown and enjoy the charm Princeton has to offer during the holidays. The downtown business community welcomes you and we are committed to providing an incredible holiday shopping experience. We look forward to seeing you! RON AND KRISTIN MENAPACE Mom and Pop Owners of Homestead Princeton
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grams WC&C Scholarship Competition, the Aspen Institute, among others. Born in Busan, Republic of Korea, Yoon earned her B.A. in English and communication at the University of Pennsylvania and her M.F.A. in creative writing at New York University, where she served as an award-winning editor for the Washington Square Review and received a Starworks Fellowship.
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Emily Jungmin Yoon, awardwinning poet and translator, will read from her work at 6:30 p.m. on December 6 in the Forum at Princeton University’s Lewis Arts complex. Joining her will be Liana Cohen, Somi Jun, Eunice Lee, Scooter Liapin, and Allegra Martschenko — five seniors in Princeton’s Program in Creative Writing who will be reading from their recent work. This event continues the 2019-20 C.K. Williams Reading Series, named after the late Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning poet C.K. Williams, who also served on Princeton’s faculty for 20 years. The event, pre-
the public. The series showcases senior thesis students of the Program in Creative Writing alongside established writers as special guests. The Program is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year with readings by 80 writers, including those in the C.K. Williams Series. Emily Jungmin Yoon is the author of A Cruelty Special to Our Species (2018), winner of the Devil’s Kitchen Reading Award, and Ordinary Misfortunes (2017), winner of the Sunken Garden Chapbook Prize. Her poems and translations have appeared in The New Yorker, New York
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Social theorist and psychotherapist Rabbi Michael Lerner will discuss his book, Revolutionary Love: A Political Manifesto to Heal and Transform the World at Labyrinth Books on Thursday, December 5 at 6 p.m. Revolutionary Love proposes a method to replace what L er ner ter ms the “capitalist globalization of selfishness” with a globalization of generosity, prophetic empathy, and environmental sanity. According to Cornel West, “Michael Lerner is one of the most significant prophetic public intellectuals and spiritual leaders of our generation. Secular intellectuals and those who yearn for a major change in the direction of American society can learn a lot from reading his book.” Rabbi Michael Lerner is the editor of Tikkun magazine. He is the author of ele ve n b o ok s, i n clu d i ng t wo national bestsellers, Jewish Renewal and The Left Hand of God : Takin g B a c k O ur C o u nt r y from the Religious Right. Lerner, who has PhDs in philosophy and social and clinical psycholog y, was chosen for the 2019 Humanitarian Award by the International Association of S u f i s m . H e h a s a l s o received Morehouse College’s King-Gandhi Award for his work for peace and nonviolence.
David Price will be in the Communit y Room at the Princeton Public Librar y on Thursday, December 5 at 7 p.m. for a talk entitled, “The Road to Assunpink Creek: A New Look at the Ten Cr ucial Days of the American Revolution.” According to Patr ick K. O’Donnell, aut hor of W a s h i n g t o n’s I m m o r tals: “Assembling the best scholarship on what has been called the ‘Ten Cruc i a l D ay s,’ D av i d P r i c e has rightfully elevated the crucial importance of one of the least remembered battles of the Revolution — Assunpink Creek. The Road to Assunpink Creek is a finely crafted argument and illuminating book that shines light on many forgotten aspects of the battle, including the key role played by Edward Hand’s Pe n n s y l v a n i a r i f l e m e n . Price’s book is must reading for anyone interested in the Revolution.” Borrowing from his new book, Price offers a new perspective on the period from Dec. 25, 1776 through Jan. 3, 1777, in which George Washington’s ar my won its first three significant victories. Price is a historical interpreter at Wash i ng ton Cros si ng Historic Park in Pennsylvania. He is also a historical interpreter at Princeton Battlefield State Park for the Princeton Battlefield Society.
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Over and Under the Bus with Susan Sontag, Mickey Mouse, and Scott Fitzgerald Call me Mickey Mouse ... It was fun when you called me Mickey Mouse. — F. Scott Fitzgerald, from The Crack-Up irst things first, I would never throw Mickey Mouse under the bus. Although I regret my failure to write about last year’s 90th anniversary of Mickey’s debut in the 1928 cartoon, Steamboat Willie, I’m using the occasion as an excuse for replaying the catchiest number at the top of the impeachment hearings hit parade. Anyway, since the person you “throw under the bus” apparently has to be a political crony or supporter you suddenly want nothing to do with, as in, “I hardly know the man,” I have colorful evidence of my lifelong acquaintance with Walt Disney’s ageless creation right here on the desk in a torn and tattered copy of Mickey Mouse in “The Mystery of the DoubleCross Ranch” from 1950, alongside another old friend, my falling-apart New Directions paperback of The Crack-Up, a collection of Fitzgerald’s writings edited by his friend and Princeton classmate Edmund Wilson. Snacking on Sontag I found the “It was fun when you called me Mickey Mouse” fragment on the rebound from weeks of casual browsing in Susan Sontag’s Journals & Notebooks 1964-1980 edited by her son David Rieff and published seven years ago under the weighty title, As Consciousness Is Harnessed to Flesh. Seeing such a sign hanging above the gate, about as inviting as Dante’s “Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here,” you feel almost guilty for the fun you have sampling the feast of leftovers Sontag threw under the bus of her published work. If anything, the effect, at least on this reader, is the opposite of “harnessed” — it’s an explosion of consciousness. After all, Sontag first made her mark by breaking down the barriers between high-brow and popular culture. Now it’s as if the living person has become an implacable absolute that the writers of the jacket copy have to sell high, not low, as “an invaluable record of the inner life — emotional, spiritual, and intellectual — of one of the most inquisitive and analytical thinkers of the twentieth century at the height of her powers.” When I dare to admit out loud that my favorite fragment of the unharnessed consciousness so far is “Buster Keaton: Candide with a frontal lobotomy,” I feel like
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a peasant eating a snack on the lawn of the vast Sontag estate, Villa Significance, as the intellectual police descend. On that page alone, from London 8/18/64, it’s like scarfing a bag of Lay’s Potato Chips in the spirit of Bert Lahr’s TV pitch in which the one-time Cowardly Lion says “Betcha can’t eat just one.” After a taste of the deliciously apt reference to the “psychology and physiology of ‘the instant,’” you have the close-your-eyes-and savor-it morsel, “Mary McCarthy can do anything with her smile; she can even smile with it.” For me, that remark evokes Lauren Bacall’s “You know how to whistle, don’t you?” moment with Humphrey Bogart in To Have and Have Not. — an association that sets you up for next line’s “brain-damaged woman who — even after she’d mostly recovered — couldn’t follow a movie.”
unharnessed relatedness of high-brow and popular, as in serious adultstuff and funny-animal kidstuff, is the inventory of the doomed Consul’s library in Malcolm Lowry’s Under the Volcano, where the Mahabharata, Blake, Gogol, Tolstoy, the Upanishads, Bishop Berkeley, Duns Scotus, Spinoza, Shakespeare, All Quiet On the Western Front, and the Rig Veda share the shelves with “God knows, Peter Rabbit,” because, as the Consul liked to say, “Everything is to be found in Peter Rabbit.” Primal Mickey The best thing about Mickey Mouse in “The Mystery of the Double-Cross Ranch” is the stark comicbook simplicity of the cover image. After 70 years in my version of the Consul’s library, the colors are still vibrant and clear, though a far cry
In one page — along with passing mentions of Sir Christopher Wren, James Jones, ectoplasm as seminal fluid, “modern” female sexuality, and Henry James — Sontag has subconsciously channeled D.H. Lawrence’s recipe for the novel as “the highest form of human expression so far attained” because “it is so incapable of the absolute,” since “in a novel there’s always a tom-cat, a black tom-cat that pounces on the white dove of the word,” plus “there is a banana skin to trip on, and you know there is a water-closet on the premises,” and every character has a “relatedness” to “snow, bed-bugs, sunshine, the phallus, trains, silk-hats, cats, sorrow, people, food, diptheria, fuchsias, stars, ideas, God, tooth-paste, lighting, and toilet paper.” Peter Rabbit One of my favorite expressions of the
from the way they would have looked to a child finding a brand-new comic under the Christmas tree or in some hiding place my father liked to use, under the rug, or under the sofa. Mickey commands the foreground, reaching for his golden pistol with one gloved hand, the other clutching the rein of his horse Tanglefoot, the hapless but ultimately heroic Trigger to his Roy Rogers. Against the background of a nocturnal landscape reminiscent of Dr. Seuss’ Lorax, the horse-stealing villain aims the beam of his flashlight at the all-important price. Inside, Mickey’s the hero, Goofy’s the slapstick comic relief, and Minnie’s the damsel in distress, easy prey for the predatory charms of the double-crosser of the title, Pancho, the fat sombrero-wearing foreman of the ranch she’s running for her Uncle Marmaduke. When the dust clears, Goofy has been played for laughs, scorned
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even by Mickey at one point (“What a dope”), and there’s a made-for-kids version of a Hollywood ending, as Minnie kisses Mickey. The only memorable line belongs to the character who invariably gets thrown under the bus, when Goofy says he prefers riding his mule backwards because “I feel more comfortable lookin’ at where I’ve been than where I’m a-goin’.” Mickey’s western adventure is followed by “Ringside Ruckus,” in which a vitalityinducing potion Mickey concocts turns Goofy into a proto Trumpian monster (“Don’t call me Goofy, see! Or I’ll mop up the floor with ya!”) who calls himself “Slippery Sam the Wrestler Man.” A whole column could be centered on the prophetic sociopolitical implications of Disney comics, especially the more complex and brilliantly drawn Donald Duck issues like “Land of the Totem Poles,” which, thanks to the artistry of Carl Barks, seems downright Shakespearean compared to the loosely drawn, cliched “Mystery of the Double-Cross Ranch.” But it’s still here after all these years, and I’m glad I knew better than to throw it under the youknow-what. Another Survivor My battered copy of The Crack-Up has survived because it gave me my first glimpse of how a “real writer” goes about his business. When you read the vignettes and fragments and nuggets of insight and wit and style in Fitzgerald’s alphabet-lettered notebooks, it’s as if you’re looking into his workshop, in touch with the bits and pieces he’s gathered and saved for fitting into a future narrative. When I quoted the “Mickey Mouse” exchange in a previous column, I figured that Fitzgerald probably never used it in his fiction. In fact, he did, in “On Your Own,” a story I found online in the Dephi edition of the Complete Works. A couple have dined together, seen a play, and are in a taxi conversing about whether or not they would ever get married when the woman suddenly says, “Call me Mickey Mouse,” and when he asks why, she says “I don’t know — it was fun when you called me Mickey Mouse.” t’s even more fun at this political moment to find that the exchange follows the woman’s response to something romantic and a bit overwrought the man had just said: “‘What nice words,’ she teased him. ‘If you keep on, I’m going to throw myself under the wheels of the cab.’” —Stuart Mitchner
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“DESIRES OF A CRIMINAL”: From left: Haley Schweitzer, Ryan Manning, Chelsi Yacone, Eva Hargis, and Hope Higginbotham in “Desires of a Criminal, a Devised Theatrical Collage,” an original play based on the works of Jean Genet, to be performed by MCCC Theatre students December 5-6 at the college’s Studio Theatre. (Photo by Abigail Acolia) Entirely researched and ing to see is a collage,” GaMCCC Students Present “Desires of a Criminal” crafted by the students from zenbeek-Person said. “There
Desires of a Criminal, a Mercer County Community College ( MCCC ) student performance that will soon move to a national stage, will be presented for three nights only, December 5-7, on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus. Desires of a Criminal, a Devised Theatrical Collage, a thought-provoking original play, will be performed at the college’s Studio Theatre, adjacent to Kelsey Theatre on TOPICS MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. All shows are at 7:30 p.m.
scratch, Desires of a Criminal is inspired by French playwright, poet, and novelist Jean Genet, who was a petty criminal in his youth and spent time in jail before being discovered by some well-k now n w r iters who lobbied for his release. According to MCCC Theatre, Dance, and Entertainment Technolog y Coordinator Jody Gazenbeek-Person, the production addresses issues regarding mass incarceration, and presents the message in a non-linear progression. “What the audience is go-
is not going to be a beginning, a middle, and an end. It’s more of an experience than it is following a story.” Gazenbeek-Person notes that the topic of mass incarceration has come more to the forefront in recent years, particularly among young adults. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, 25 percent of the world’s prison population is in the United States – even though the nation accounts for only 5 percent of the world population as a whole. The nation’s prison popula-
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tion has grown more than 700 percent since 1970. It’s numbers like these that make young people take notice, according to Gazenbeek-Person. “We do not have just one point of view of mass incarceration; we have many views going,” Gazenbeek-Person said, noting that Desires of a Criminal is designed as an audience participation show. “We ask a lot of questions that we hope the audience can answer themselves. “I guarantee it will be an emotionally full performance. I think there is a lot going on in this show, as is the nature of a collage” Gazenbeek-Person said that while the students are excited about the prospect of performing in front of a live audience at MCCC’s Studio Theatre, the best may be yet to come: Desires of a Criminal has been entered into the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, April 6-10, in Washington, D.C. The Festival is a national theater program involving more than 700 academic institutions and 20,000 students nationwide. Gazenbeek-Person notes that this is a rare opportunity for a community college performer, that is, present thought-provoking, original work to a national audience, communicating a message in need of discussion, and all the while, maintaining the traditional purpose of a stage production. “We are doing this show because t his generat ion wants to have a dialogue on mass incarcerat ion,” G a z enb e ek- Per s on s a id. “They understand this topic is extremely important, but
they realize their job is to entertain, as well as to educate. The purpose is to ask questions and we hope the answers will be found. It’s the audience’s job to devise the answers, and perhaps act on them.” Members of the ensemble cast, playing multiple roles, are: Spencer Beckett, Ereaunna La Cava, Caitlyn Rodriquez, and Scott Silagy of Ewing; Samarr Fletcher of Trenton; Eva Hargis, Haley Edyn Schweitzer, and Ryan Manning of Hamilton; Hope Higginbotham of Windsor; Anna Given of Robbinsville; Ony Ibe of Princeton; Samuel Marquez of Lawrenceville; Cullen McKenna of Jamesburg; and Chelsi Yacone of Plainsboro. Tickets are $16 for adults and $14 for seniors and students. They may be purchased online at kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at (609) 570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available next to the theater. For more information or to receive a printed copy of the brochure, call the box office or visit the theatre website.
Kingston Women’s Chorus Songs for the Season
The Kingston Women’s Chorus, directed by Heather Robbins, will present a concert of songs for the season on Sunday, December 8, at 7 p.m. The concert occurs on World Choral Day, when choruses worldwide present concerts and events that encourage peace and understanding through community singing. The chorus will sing classic holiday songs by Louis Armstrong, the Andrews
Sisters, Willie Nelson, and Tom Lehrer, among others that aren’t heard constantly on the radio or in stores. Pianist Dave Schlossberg will accompany the chorus. Additionally, choristers Diana Reed and Michelle Zechner will accompany on guitar and ukelele. In a tradition that for many kicks off the holiday season, the audience and chorus will join together for a carol sing-along. The program will be held at t h e K i ngs ton Un ite d Methodist Church, 9 Church Street, in historic Kingston Village. The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted. A reception will follow the performance. For more infor mation, contact Heather Robbins at hrobbins2@gmail.com or (609) 851.9245.
Princeton Pro Musica “Messiah and More!”
On Sunday, December 15 at 3 p.m., the Princeton Pro Musica (PPM) chorus and orchestra return to Trenton’s War Memorial for its fourth annual holiday concert of carols and seasonal tunes. This year’s concert features the Christmas portion of George Frederic Handel’s Messiah, alongside a PPM favorite, “Joy to the World: A C h r i s t m a s S u i te” b y PPM Maestro Ryan James Brandau with its choral holiday favorites. Special guests the Trenton Children’s Chorus join this festive event. Admission: $60, $45, $25, $10 (under 21). There is a group discount of 20 percent for 10 or more. Tickets: www. princetonpromusica.org. For more information, call (609) 683-5122.
UNHOLY TRINITY: Two Christmas Eves after Dickens’ famous tale, conspirators Fred (Chris Capitolo, left), Jeremiah Marley (James Cordingley, center), and Bob Cratchit (Ken Ammerman) consider what terrors the night may hold in ActorsNET’s “The Christmas Carol Conspiracy: Scrooge’s Revenge,” which runs December 6-22 at the Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, Pa. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call (215) 295-3694 or email actorsnet@aol.com.
ActorsNet Stages Holiday When word leaks out of the to the merriment in supporting Farce “Scrooge’s Revenge” ruse, Scrooge finds himself roles are, alphabetically, Da-
You may know the familiar tale of A Christmas Carol — three spirits visit miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and inspire him to change his ways — but what if it was all a hoax? A scam? A fraud?
George Agalias That’s the premise behind ActorsNET’s staging December 6–22 of Joe Doyle’s comedic holiday farce, The Christmas Carol Conspiracy: Scrooge’s Revenge. In this version, a year after the familiar story, Scrooge learns his Nephew Fred and the Cratchits used actors and stage effects to trick him into becoming kind and generous.
the laughingstock of London and vows to get revenge. Celebrating ActorsNET’s 24th season, Artistic Director Cheryl Doyle thought this was the time to dust off her husband’s absurd comic romp. The company produced it twice in Morrisville in 1996 and 2009 and enjoyed a successful run in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1997. The Village Voice promoted the show as a “Holiday Happening!” “How can I describe this comedy?” Doyle said. “It is outrageously silly — full of delicious wordplay and bizarre goings-on, performed by an intrepid cast. First we faithfully recap Dickens’ original tale at breakneck speed in ten minutes and then proceed to render our version of what might really have happened.” “Leading our cast are George Agalias as Scrooge, Chris Capitolo as Nephew Fred, Ken Ammerman and Kelly Allen as the Cratchits, Renée Root as Fred’s tipsy wife Brigitte, Jim Cordingley as Marley, and Rupert Hinton as Charles Dickens, who narrates this madcap caper” Doyle noted. “Adding
vid Bohn, Brenda Clements, Marco Newton. Hans Peters, Chris Root, Joe Ryan, and Ellen Wisnosky. And we’re proud to introduce Jack Laderman — a veteran of our Summer Stars program — in his ActorsNET stage debut as Tiny Tim.” “My playwright husband Joe will be onstage too — performing in drag for the first time since his comic turn in Ruthless: The Musical 19 years ago.” The Christmas Carol Conspiracy: Scrooge’s Revenge performs weekends December 6–22 at The Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Avenue (Route 32), Morrisville, Pa., near the Calhoun Street Bridge. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors (62+), WHYY members, students, and ActorsNET company members, and $10 for children age 12 and younger. There is mild suggestive language, so parental guidance is suggested. For reservations or further information, call (215) 295-3694, visit www.actorsnetbucks.org, or email actorsnet@aol.com.
Dolls and sweets come to life and mice and toy soldiers do battle in the Dance Connection’s child-friendly version of the holiday classic The Nutcracker at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre. Performances are December 13 at 7 p.m. and December 14 and 15 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. The Dance Connection’s onehour version of this fully narrated and abridged Tchaikovsky ballet is danced entirely by children and teens, and is designed to be enjoyed by every member of the family. At the conclusion of the show, families are invited on stage to meet their favorite characters, who will be available to sign autographs. Set in 19th century Europe to the magical score by Tchaikovsky, the ballet features wonderful Nutcracker moments, with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince battling the Mouse King and embarking on a journey through the Land of Sweets with the Sugar Plum Fairy, complete with snowflakes dancing in a snow-covered forest. The Dance Connection of Hillsborough started in 2007 with a mission to bring dance to young people in Central New Jersey,
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CHILD-FRIENDLY “NUTCRACKER”: Shannon Garlotti and Mother Ginger Dancers perform in the Dance Connection’s one-hour version of the holiday classic, at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre on December 13 at 7 p.m. and December 14 and 15 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The fully narrated and abridged ballet is danced entirely by children and teens, and is designed to be enjoyed by every member of the family.
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“MURDER IN THE 4-0”: Former New York Times photojournalist Edwin J. Torres captured images in the wake of tragedy in New York City, along with residents of the same community enjoying their everyday lives. Both sides come together in the photo exhibit, on display at Mercer County Community College’s James Kerney Campus Gallery in Trenton through January 20.
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Balancing tragedy and sadness with joy is the focus of “Murder in the 4-0,” an exhibit by former New York Times photojournalist Edwin J. Torres, at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) James Kerney Campus Gallery (JKCG) through January 20. “This show is actually two-bodies of work made simultaneously,” said Michael Chovan-Dalton, JKCG director. “One was assigned and the other was done for personal reasons. It is a great example of how powerful the photographic document still
Torres notes that while he was working for the New York Times, he was assigned a year-long project documenting how crime persisted in New York City in spite of record low crime rates. The project required him to document each and every homicide in the neighborhood where he grew up, a task that took an emotional toll. “It was a long, dark and heavy year,” Torres said. “I witnessed too many tragic moments. My job was to document people at their worst.” While his job was to document the tragedy, Torres said
with the good. And what he found was encouraging and uplifting: the community continued to carry on, with moments that ranged from the ordinary to the extraordinary, even in the shadow of hardship. “My coping mechanism was a way for me to engage with the community in a positive way,” Torres said. “I would frequent block parties, parks, or a normal scene by a bodega to document the everyday. In this way, I worked to empower others and make them laugh or smile.” When his project for the
Times was finished, Torres found that both bodies of work, together, told a compelling story, even though separately, they were in sharp contrast. But both come together in “Murder in the 4-0.” “This show gave me the opportunity to step back and look at both bodies of work as complementary components that depict a very real New York,” Torres said. “It calls on the importance of representation in visual storytelling. “Where we see one perspective there is always another side. This show for me is about coping and balancing the good and the bad in the pursuit of truth.” A resident of Trenton, Torres is an award-winning photographer who currently serves as the deputy digital director for the New Jersey Governor’s Office. Before his work in government, Torres was a freelance photojournalist. In 2016, Torres was the lead photographer and contributed reporting in a Pulitzer Prize-winning story with ProPublica and the New York Daily News. His work has also been published in the New York Times, Vice, The Atlantic, The American Prospect, and several other outlets. JKCG is located in MCCC’s Trenton Hall, 137 North Broad Street in Trenton, across the street from the James Ker ney Building. General hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 1:30 to 3 :30 p.m.; and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with evening hours Wednesday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, visit www.mccc. edu/jkcgallery.
“RESTING WHITLE OSTRICH”: Artist Ke He used traditional Chinese brush painting in her work shown here, which is featured in the West Windsor Arts Council’s “Off the Wall,” on view through December 20 at the West Windsor Arts Center. The juried exhibition presents the work of over 100 artists. As an affordable art sale, artwork is offered at prices from $50 to $400. For more information, visit www.westwindsorarts.org.
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“LOOKING IN THE SKY”: Sponsored by Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS), professional and amateur photographers alike are encouraged to take their best shot of all that the Mountain Lakes Preserve has to offer, and submit a photo to the Give Thanks for Nature Photo Contest for a chance to win a $100 REI gift card courtesy of REI Princeton and FOPOS. Additional prizes include a $50 REI gift card (second place) and $25 REI gift card (third place). Entries must be submitted by midnight, December 31, 2019, via email to photos@fopos.org, with “2019 Photo Contest” in the subject line. Winners will be contacted by January 30, 2020. For questions, contact photos@fopos.org. (Photo by Samuel Vovsi) con d it ion s. O n e of t h e Maha, co-founder, KultureCZimmerli Art Museum Certified Sensory Inclusive major barriers for these ity. KultureCity works with
KultureCity has partnered with the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University to make all of the programs and events that the museum organizes to be sensory inclusive. This new initiative promotes an accommodating and positive experience for all guests with a sensory issue who visit the Zimmerli. The certification process, c o or d i n ate d b y c u r ator of education Amanda Potter, entailed the staff at the Zimmerli being trained by leading medical professionals on how to recognize t hose v isitors w it h sensor y needs and how to handle a sensory overload situation. Sensory bags, equipped with noise canceling headphones (provided by Puro Sound Labs), fidget tools, verbal cue cards (produced in conjunction with Boardmaker), and weighted lap pads also are available to all guests at the Zimmerli who may feel overwhelmed by the environment. Sensory sensitivities or challenges w it h sensor y regulation are often experienced by individuals w i t h au t i s m , d e m e nt i a, P TSD, and other similar
individuals is sensitivity to overstimulation and noise, which sometimes is part of the environment in a venue such as a museum. Zimmerli Director Thomas S o ko l o w k i s a i d , “ W i t h its new certification, the Z i m m erl i is now b e t ter prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities in having the most comfortable and accommodating experience possible when attending any exhibition or program at the museum.” Prior to visiting, families c a n d ow n l o a d t h e f r e e KultureCity App (for iOS and Android) where one can view what sensory features are available and where they can access them. Also on the App is the Social Stor y, which prov ides a preview of what to expect while enjoying a visit to the Zimmerli. “To know that you soon will be able to enjoy art with the community is a true binding experience. Our communities are what shape our lives and to know that the Zimmerli Art Museum is willing to go the extra mile to ensure that everyone, no matter their ability, is included in their community is amazing,” said Dr. Julian
numerous sporting venues, but is actively increasing its presence at cultural institutions such as the Zimmerli, Foosaner Art Museum, Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, and others. Admission is free to the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers. The museum is located at 71 Ham ilton Street (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers Universit y in New Brunswick. It is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., and select first Tuesdays of the month, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu or call (848) 9327237.
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Artist Christine Lafuente w i l l b e sp e a k i ng ab out painting seascapes and how it has changed her way of s eeing and evolve d her still life compositions on Tuesday, December 10 at 7 p.m. in the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater. This free event is held in conjunction with a solo exhibition Looking Into Water at Morpeth Contemporary
Area Exhibits A r t i s t s’ G a l l e r y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Silver Anniversary” December 5 through January 5. An opening reception is December 8, 1 to 4 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com. Arts Council of Princet o n , 102 W i t h e r s p o o n Street, has “Annual Members Exhibition” through December 20. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Cotsen Children’s Library, Firestone Library, Princeton University, has “First Impres sions : T he Print Trade in Children’s Books” through January 3. D& R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, has “Nature in Black and White” through December 20 and “Portraits of Preservation” December 6 through February 28. An opening reception is December 6, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. www.drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City M u s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r Park, Park s ide Avenu e, Trenton, has “Young Vis ions” t h rough Ja nuar y 12 and “Trenton Eclectic” through March 15. www.ellarslie.org. Firestone Library, Milberg Gallery, Princeton University, has “Gutenberg & After: Europe’s First Printers 1450-1470” through December 15. Exhibition talks are December 10 at 12:30 p.m. and December 14 and 15 at 1 p.m. http :// bit. ly/2kFBLLW. Gourgaud Gallery, 23 North Main Street, Cranbury, has “Cranbury Art in the Park” December 8-27. An opening reception is December 8, 1-3 p.m. www. cranburyartscouncil.com. G roun d s For S c ul p ture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Interference Fringe | Tallur L.N.” through
Januar y, “Rebir th : Kang Mu x ia ng” t hrough May, and other exhibits. www. groundsforsculpture.org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Einstein Salon and Innovators Gallery,” “Princeton’s Portrait,” and other exhibits. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Thursday extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www. princetonhistory.org. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Impressionism to Modernism: The Lenfest Collection of American Art” through January 5 and “Harry Leith-Ross: Scenes from Country Life” through February 9. www.michenerartmuseum.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey” through May 10. www.morven.org. Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, has “The Shapes of
Water: Photography by Tasha O’Neill” through January 5. www.nassauclub.org. New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, has “Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure” through June 28. www.statemuseum.nj.gov. Pr inceton Universit y Art Museum has “States of Health: Visualizing Illness and Healing” through February 2 and “The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century” through February 16. www.artmuseum.princeton.edu. We s t W i n d s o r A r t s C e nter, 952 A lexander Road, has “Off the Wall 2019: An Affordable Art Sale” through December 20. www.westwindsorarts.org.
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DECEMBER 6 CANE FARM HOLIDAY ART EXHIBITION: Ten local artists from Bucks and Hunterdon counties will be featured at the historic Cane Farm Furniture, 99 Route 519 in Rosemont, New Jersey, on Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for its annual holiday exhibition. Cane Farm is a family business that started in 1965 and sells a wide array of collectibles, antiques, and their very own handmade furniture. An opening reception is Friday, December 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. For more information, call (609) 397-0606. (Art by Dot Bunn)
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in Hopewell. The exhibition opens on December 7 and runs until January 4. Christine Lafuente has been teaching alla prima painting workshops at the Arts Council of Princeton s i n c e 2011. A n aw a r d winning ar tist, her work is part of many public and pr ivate collect ions. She has exhibited in New York, London, and extensively along the east coast. Lafuente lives and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. For more information, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.
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Calendar Wednesday, December 4 7-8:30 p.m.: “Shrink Your Footprint: On the Go,” panel discussion at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. Presented by Sustainable Princeton. 7-8 p.m.: The Hopewell Valley History Project presents Douglas Dixon introducing a new volu nteer effort to build a digital collection on local heritage. At Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell. HPL@redlibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.: Annual Harp E x t r av a g a n z a fe a t u r i n g Elaine Christy’s Princeton University harp students, at University Chapel. Free. Thursday, December 5 10 a.m.: The 55-Plus Club meets at the Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. Princeton University professor Scott Burnham lectures “On the Beautiful Blue Danube: The Life and Times of the Viennese Waltz.” Free, with $4 donation suggested. 12 :15 p.m. : M u s i c at St. Michael’s Church, 140 North Warren Street, Trenton, presents Westminster Conservatory members Melissa Bohl, oboe; Danielle Sinclair, voice; and Timothy Urban, voice and early instruments; in “The Music of Christmas Past.” Free. 4:30 p.m.: “Beyond the Bench: Federal Judges, Public Engagement, and Civil Rights,” at 101 McCormick Hall, Princeton University. Free panel discussion.
7:15 p.m . : H a n u k k a h Cooking Demonstration by Susie Fishbein at The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street. Author of the Kosher by Design cookbook series ; books will be available for sale. $36 members ; $54 non-members. info@thejewishcenter.org. 7:30 p.m.: Craft Christmas With Buttons — see antique and vintage sewing buttons with holiday symbols and use modern buttons to craft a holiday card. All are welcome to the meeting of the Mercer County Chapter of the New Jersey State Button Society (NJSBS) at the Lawrence Headquarters of the Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike. For information, email buttonsinnewjersey@gmail.com. 8 : 3 0 p.m . : P r i n c e to n Dance Festival at McCarter Theatre’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place. Princeton Un iver s it y s t u de nt s perform works by Hofesh Schechter, Zvi Gotheiner, Netta Yerushalmy, and others. $10-$17. mccarter.org. Friday, December 6 9:45 a.m.: Piano Teachers Forum meets at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Greg Sikora will present “A Conversation of all Things Piano.” www. pianoteachersforum.org 12-5 p.m.: Annual Greens Sale and Open House at the William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. 7 p.m. : Histor ian Jim Davidson presents “When the Circus Came to Town,” about the Lindbergh kidnapping trial, at Hunterdon Central Regional High S cho ol, Ju nc t ion Road,
Flemington. $15. eventbrite. com or (908) 268-6638. 7 p.m.: Screening of Me, My Selfie and I followed by a talk with artist Ryan Gander at James Stewart Film Theater, Princeton University, 185 Nassau Street. Free. Saturday, December 7 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Annual St. Nicholas Bazaar, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. Crafts from local artisans, greenery, gingerbread houses, cookies, and other baked goods. 10 a.m.: Holiday Wreath Decorating Workshop at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Pam Mount shows how to make a colonial Williamsburg-style wreath with fresh fruit, holly, pine cones, and more. $45. Register at shop.terhuneorchards.com. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Holiday Open House at Integrated Fitness Classical Pilates Studio, 215 North Main Street, Pennington. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Annual Holiday Show and Sale of new ceramic works by master potter Caryn Newman at Willowood Pottery, 7 Willowood Drive, Ewing. www. willowoodpottery.com. 12-2 p.m.: Cookies with Santa at Princeton Shopping Center. Parade, music, raff le, photo ops, more. Free, rain or shine. Register at eventbrite.com (search “Cook ies w it h S anta in Princeton”). 12-5 p.m.: Annual Mill Hill Holiday House Tour in Trenton. “Secret City” opens 15-20 homes in this historic district, decorated for the holidays. Begin at Artworks, 19 Everett Alley. $20 in advance; $25 the day of the
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tour. Visit trentonmillhill.org. 12-5 p.m.: Annual Greens Sale and Open House at the William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. 12-5 p.m.: Annual holiday boutique at Ellarslie, Trenton’s Cit y Mus eu m, Cadwalader Park. www.ellarslie.org. 2 p.m.: The Practitioners of Musick present “Caledonia: A Scots Musical Entertainment” at the William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. $10, with light refreshments. williamtrenthouse.org. 2 p.m.: A Christmas Carol Read-Aloud at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. All reading levels welcome. Sign up at princetonlibrary.org. 2 and 7 p.m.: Princeton Dance Festival at McCarter Theatre’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place. Princeton Un iver s it y s t u de nt s perform works by Hofesh Schechter, Zvi Gotheiner, Netta Yerushalmy, and others. $10-$17. mccarter.org. 4 p.m.: Princeton Youth Ballet performs The Nutcracker at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, Walnut Lane. $18-$35. princetonyouthballet.org. Sunday, December 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: On the Pennsylvania side of Washington Crossing, special Colonial-era activities and demonstrations throughout the historic village. Reenactment of Washington crossing the Delaware is at 1 p.m. (repeated on December 25). $8 for adults, $4 for children 5-11, free under 5. Family rate is $20 for two adults and two children. WashingtonCrossingPark.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Annual Holiday Show and Sale of new ceramic works by master potter Caryn Newman at Willowood Pottery, 7 Willowood Drive, Ewing. www. willowoodpottery.com. 12 p.m.: Princeton Youth Ballet performs The Nutcracker at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, Walnut Lane. $18-$35. princetonyouthballet.org. 12-5 p.m.: Annual holiday boutique at Ellarslie, Trenton’s Cit y Mus eu m, Cadwalader Park. www.ellarslie.org. 1 p.m. “Celebrating 70 Years of Jewish Influence on American Pop Culture,” at The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street. Speakers are historian Eric Goldman and playwright Emily Mann. Smaller group workshops will be led by painter Mel Leipzig Fri. 12/06/19 to Thurs. 12/12/19
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and comic books collector Matt Rosenthal. $18 members ; $25 non-members. info@thejewishcenter.org. 1-4 p.m.: Jerry Steele performs at Terhune Orchards Wine Barn, 330 Cold Soil Road, as part of the Sunday Winery Music Series. Light fare. Free. terhuneorchards.com. 2 p.m.: Princeton Dance Festival at McCarter Theatre’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place. Princeton University students perform works by Hofesh Schechter, Zvi Gotheiner, Netta Yerushalmy, and others. $10-$17. mccarter.org. 3 p.m.: WXPN radio personalities Bruce Warren and Dan Reed appear at Adath Israel, 1958 Lawrenceville Road. Call (609) 896-4977 or visit adathisrael.org for tickets. 4 p.m.: The Capital Singer s of Trenton p er for m “Winter Songs XIII: Moods of Christmas,” at Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton. www. capitalsingers.org or (609) 434-2781. 7 p.m. : T he K ings ton Women’s Chorus sings lesser-known songs of the season originally sung by artists such as Louis Armstrong and Willie Nelson.The event includes a sing-along and reception. Free. Kingston United Methodist Church, 9 Church Street, Kingston. 7:30 p.m.: The Trenton Youth Orchestra & Singers perform “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” in Rockefeller College Common Room, Princeton University. Free. Monday, December 9 Recycling 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Princeton Community TV Open House Week. Drop in for holiday cheer, tour studio, explore fun adult classes production opportunities. One Monument Drive, lower level, parking in rear. Through December 13. 5 p.m.: The Princeton University Glee Club performs Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms at Richardson Auditorium. $5-$15. music.princeton.edu. 6-9 P.M.: Paint n’ Sip for a Cause at Cranbury Station Gallery, 15 Hulfish Street. Hosted by YWCA Next Gen Board. Painting, networking, and fundraising. ywcaprinceton.org. 7 p.m.: Workshop: “Improv and Being Human,” part of the Being Human Festival at Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street. The Princeton Graduate Improv Team and New York-based im-
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Starting Friday Marriage Story (R) Parasite (R)
Continuing Jojo Rabbit (PG-13)
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International Cinema Series Bunuel in the Labyrinth of Turtles (NR) Thu, Dec 5 at 5:30PM
Kids! The Muppets Christmas Carol (G) Sat, Dec 7 at 10:30AM
National Theatre Live Present Laughter (NR) Sun, Dec 8 at 12:30PM
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provisation instructors teach. Free. princetonlibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.: MCCC Chamber Ensemble performs its winter concert at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor. Works by Bach, Loesser, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and more. Free. (609) 570-3735. Tuesday, December 10 7:30 p.m.: Archaeologist Jodi Magness presents a slide lecture, “More Than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel’s Galilee” at Douglass Student Center, Rutgers University, 100 George Street, New Brunswick. Register at BildnerCenterRutgers. edu. Wednesday, December 11 1 p.m.: Annual holiday party at Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street. $5. princetonsenior. org or (609) 924-7108. 6:30-8 p.m.: Historical Fiction Book Group meets at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Frank Wetta, lecturer in film and history at Kean University, will discuss Their Finest Hour and a Half by Lissa Evans. princetonhistory.org. 7:30 p.m.: MCCC Jazz Band performs a winter concert at Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor. Works by Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Bob Marley, and more. Free. (609) 570-3735. 7:30 p.m.: Ruth Ochs and the Westminster Community Orchestra present “Holiday Chestnuts and Sing-along,” at Robert L. Annis Playhouse on the campus of Westminster Choir College, Walnut Lane. Free. Bring non-perishable food donations to benefit area food pantries. Thursday, December 12 10-11 a.m.: Jill Kwasny discusses “Foods to Keep You Healthy All Winter” at McCaffrey’s Market, Edgewood Village Shopping Center, Yardley, Pa. (215) 750-7713 to reserve. Also 1:30-2:30 p.m. 6:45-7:45 p.m.: Mercer’s Best Toastmasters meets at Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrenceville. mercersbest. toastmastersclubs.org. 7 p.m.: Joseph Benatov lectures on “How the Bulgarian Jews Survived the Holocaust,” at Princeton Public Library. Free. princetonlibrary.org. Friday, December 13 8:30-10 a.m.: Mercer County Women in Development host monthly roundtable for nonprofit professionals at Panera, 510 Nassau Park Boulevard, West Windsor. The topic is “New Year Resolutions for Your Nonprofit: Setting and Reaching Attainable Goals.” 6:30 p.m.: The film Blinded by the Light is screened at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. princetonlibrary.org. 7 p.m.: Premiere of film Gay People Princeton at Bayard Rustin Center, 21 Wiggins Street. Free but reservations necessary at https:// princetonhistory.org/events/ gay-people-princeton-documentary-film-premiere/. 8 p.m.: The Princeton Folk Music Society presents a special holiday concert, Tony Trischka’s “Of a Winter’s Night,” a banjo-infused acoustic celebration of the holiday season. Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. Tickets $35 in advance only. Advance sale tickets or more information: www.princetonfolk.org.
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The Watershed Institute’s Nature Shop has holiday gifts, ranging from cleanwater kits for young scientists to nature books, toys, and animal puppets. Recycled and up - cycle d jewelr y and glassware, nature-themed ornaments, local honey, syrup, and hot sauce, and other gift items for all ages for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Winter Solstice, and more, are available. On the weekend of December 14 -15, members get an extra 10 percent off nature shop merchandise on purchases over $20. This special will include new members, so they will receive 20 percent off on purchases over $20. The Watershed is offering “First Sunday Films” starting with Artifishal on Sunday, December 1 at 1 p.m. Admission is free. The film is about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. This film explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss of faith in nature. It is one of several produced by Patagonia Films. A Winter Bird Walk will be held Saturday, December 7 from 9-11 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Other events during the season include a candlemaking workshop on Saturday, December 14 from 1-3 p.m.; “Natural Holiday Delights and Drinks” on December 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m.; a pre-school nature class December 10 and 14, and a toddler nature class that same day. Visit www.thewatershed.org for information and a complete schedule. The Watershed is at 31 Titus Mill Road in Pennington.
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“People love Italian food because it tastes good and is comfor t ing. It’s ‘ feel good’ food!” says Alison Iovine, co-owner and front end manager of Beniamino’s Cucina & Pizza. “It is also healthy, with fresh ingredients, focusing on the Mediterranean diet, with lots of vegetables. We are so happy to share our great menu with customers.” And, lots of enthusiastic customers are enjoying lunch and dinner at the new restaurant, which opened at the Montgomery Center, 1325 Route 206 North, in July. Owners Beniamino and Alison Iovine are delighted with the response. “We are very encouraged, and so pleased that ever yone is enjoying coming here. We already have lots of regular and repeat customers. Once they come in, they always come back!” Long History Chef/owner Beniamino (Benny) has a long history in the restaurant business. Born in Italy, he and his family came to the U.S., settling in New Brunswick,
where his father opened a restaurant. “I really grew up in the business,” he explains. “At one point, I had my own restaurant in Brielle, and then I was a chef at Antimo’s, my brother’s restaurant in Hopewell.” Deciding to open his own establishment, he found the location in the Montgomery Center to be a perfect fit. “It’s a great place, very convenient parking, and a very friendly location,” he points out. “All the businesses support each other. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. “We are getting customers from Princeton and all around the area. They are all ages, and lots of families enjoy coming here.” Beniamino’s is open for lunch and dinner, and also offers catering and takeout, with area delivery available. Its spacious setting, with seating for 84, is also suitable for private parties. Its Italian-influenced decor offers an informal atmosphere, conducive to relaxed and un-rushed dining. Artwork includes scenes of Naples and other Italian favorites, as well as creations from local artists. Everyone’s Taste It is a BYOB establishment, and Benny Iovine reports that many customers enjoy bringing wine to have with dinner. He also notes that Steele’s Wine Cellar is just next door. The menu offers items to appeal to everyone’s taste,
including appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, and desserts. Many homemade and family recipes highlight the choices. “We are known for our homemade pasta and handmade ravioli,” says Iovine. “Our homemade meatballs and sausage are another specialty, as is our New York-style Brooklyn pizza. Special recipes include my mom’s tomato sauce and meatballs, and all our ingredients are the highest quality, including Bell and Evans chicken and the best seafood.” Customers like everything, he reports, with the homemade ravioli choices being special favorites. They also enjoy Chicken or Veal Marsala, with portobello mushrooms and brown gravy in a marsala wine, and Chicken or Veal Francese, egg-battered in a lemon white wine sauce. The traditional Eggplant Rollatini, eggplant stuffed with spinach and ricotta, topped with mozarella, is in demand, as is the Shrimp Scampi, which is offered as an appetizer or entree. Popular appetizers include Fr i e d C a l a m a r i / B u f f a l o Fried Calamari; Meatballs and Ricotta; and always, the irresistible garlic knots. Slice or Pie Arugula Salad, with shaved parmigiana, olive oil and lemon wedges is a favorite, as is Feta Cheese and Sliced Apple Salad. Mediterranean, with mixed greens, Kalamata olives,
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New Beniamino’s Cucina & Pizza Restaurant Offers Wide Range of Italian Specialties
ITALIAN TRADITIONS: “We are family-owned and operated, and we want to offer people a memorable dining experience. Everything is high quality, and we have special family recipes and the freshest ingredients.” Beniamino (left) and Alison Iovine, owners of Beniamino’s Cucina & Pizza, are shown with pizza expert Alex Iovine, known as the “Pizza Man.” green peppers, mushrooms, tomato, red onion, and fresh mozzarella, dressed with balsamic glaze, is one of the most popular salads. Of course, pizzas are everyone’s favorite, and Beniamino’s has a choice for everyone. Margherita, with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil, is high on the list, and the Veggie Pizza, with spinach, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, and cheese is another big seller. Benny’s Brooklyn Pizza, with sausage, plum tomato sauce, pecorino, and mozzarella, has many fans too. Pizza choices abound, and whether it’s a slice or a pie, it is definitely bound to please the palate. T he traditional Italian f av o r i te s , C a l z o n e a n d Stromboli, are available, and, if customers are not in the mood for Italian, the menu also includes a variety of Boars Head cold subs,
w raps, hamburgers, and cheesesteak. A Kid’s Menu offers a variety of Italian choices as well as chicken fingers and french fries. Favorite desserts are the homemade Tiramisu and Cannoli, and the Nutella Pizza. A full array of beverages includes sodas, coffee, espresso, tea, and flavored Pellegrino. Special Eatery Prices are $10 and up for dinners, $10 and up for pizza, sandwiches from $8, and desserts from $3. The Iovines are delighted that their restaurant has stuck a chord with customers from around the area, and they look forward to introducing even more people to their special eatery. “This is a new adventure for us,” says Alison Iovine. “I like it when the restaurant is full, and everyone is enjoy-
ing the food and having a great time. We enjoy creating a nice welcoming atmosphere and a special dining experience for everyone. We are excited and happy!” Contributing to the community is also an important priority, adds Benny Iovine. “We look forward to being involved with the community, and we support local charities and organizations, including school groups and teams. We love being around the people, and it’s fun to have our own place to share with them. And it’s special to have my sons Alex and Benny Jr. involved in the business too.” eniamino’s is open daily: Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (609) 252-0030. Website: beniaminoscucina.com. —Jean Stratton
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With Senior Star O’Connell Rising to Occasion, PU Women’s Volleyball Psyched for NCAA Run
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ne of the greatest players in Princeton University women’s volleyball history is winding down her career. Maggie O’Connell is looking for a signature win to cap it when the Tigers, 177, play at 11th-seeded Penn State, 24-5, on December 6 in the first round of the NCAA Championships. “That would be amazing,” said senior star O’Connell, a 6’4 native of Katy, Texas. “Our first goal is always to win the Ivy League, but all four years, it’s been the goal to get past the first round of NCAAs. We have to play good clean Princeton volleyball and rise to the occasion. We have to have every single person on the team believe it and buy in. It would be a pretty big upset. We like to train with an underdog attitude. This provides us the opportunity to see how tough we can be.” O’Connell has been a part of one of the most successful classes in Princeton volleyball history. This is the third NCAA appearance in four years for the Class of 2020 which also includes Jessie Harris, Devon Peterkin and Natasha Skov. Three of the four have started every year of their college careers. “My class in general, we’ve always tried to be leaders,” said O’Connell.
“Senior year, it’s nice to have an influence on people and talk about our past experiences and how you have to fight every game. That’s been good. Something that is special on our team is everybody gets to have a voice. It’s not just the seniors. We rely on everyone to have energy and bring something. Jessie, Devon and Natasha, they’re the most natural leaders I’ve ever gotten to play with. We speak a lot in the huddles, but everybody’s voice is respected on the team whether you’re a senior or freshman, and that’s helped a lot.” Having gone 10-2 in the Ivy League (two wins over Penn were declared nonconference wins when they forfeited their season) in their final campaign, the group helped the Tigers share their 18th Ivy title with Yale after splitting the two regular-season matchups against the Bulldogs. Princeton, though, earned the right to represent the Ivy League in the NCAA Championships with a 3-1 playoff win (25-23, 21-25, 26-24, 25-15) on November 22 at home before a raucous Dillon Gym crowd. “It really meant a lot,” said O’Connell, who had nine kills and three blocks in the win over Yale in the playoff match.
“We battled through some sickness that hit the team that week. It’s nice to see us come together and still manage to play together like that. Getting to go to the NCAA tournament as a senior is exciting. We got to go twice before and now we’re excited that the grades below get to go for their first time now. It’s such a great group to get to go with. It was such a great atmosphere in the gym. We had a great turnout. It was a great game to play in our last time in Dillon.” Sophomore Elena Montgomery had 19 kills and two blocks in the win, Skov had 16 kills and three blocks and junior Clare Lenihan had 13 kills and four blocks. Sophomore Cameron Dames, the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year, led Princeton with 23 digs as the Tigers earned their eighth trip to the NCAA tourney. “ We f e e l g o o d , ” s a i d Princeton head coach Sabrina King. “We were able to handle pressure better this year. Going into the tournament, it’s not necessarily our goal to win the whole thing. It would be really nice to win the first round.” Princeton has the veteran presence and star power to pull an NCAA upset with O’Connell having been a
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MAG FORCE: Princeton University women’s volleyball player Maggie O’Connell, right, blasts the ball in recent action. Senior star O’Connell helped Princeton defeat Yale 3-1 (25-23, 21-25, 2624, 25-15) on November 22 in a playoff match for the Ivy League’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. The Tigers, now 17-7 overall, will be playing at 11th-seeded Penn State (24-5) on December 6 in the opening round of the NCAA tourney. (Photo provided courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications steady force for the Tigers during her career. “She is just super clutch,” said King. “I think she makes impressive kills. It’s not just a point, it’s a statement. It’s very intimidating to play against her. She’s been super productive for us. We go to her a lot late in games. Her blocking has gotten better this year so she’s shut down some very good outside hitters on other teams. That’s a huge part as well of our success. She’s just a great person. She’s a hard worker. She always shows up. She’s been huge for us for the last four years.” O’Connell’s significance has been recognized in the league. She was Ivy Rookie of the Year in 2016, then became the first Princeton underclassmen to be named Ivy Player of the Year in 2017. She and 2009 graduate Parker Henritze are the only Tiger players to ever win both accolades in a career, and O’Connell this year became a four-year first-team All-Ivy honoree. “It was definitely an honor to receive some of the accolades,” said O’Connell. “It’s tough with individual accolades in volleyball because it’s such a team sport. I’m lucky to have amazing setters and passers. I couldn’t have had success without them. I’m just glad I did as much as I could to make the team successful and help us do as well as we could. There are so many players that make that possible.” Having such a talented group to play with has made the Tigers even tougher to beat. Harris and Lenihan were also named first-team All-Ivy. Dames, Peterkin and Skov were second-team All-Ivy selections this year. They came into the season with high expectations after coming up just short of another NCAA bid last season. They went through the ups and downs of the beginning half of this season before winning nine of their final 10 matches. “I think our early tournaments weren’t great,” said King, the Ivy Coach of the Year for the third time in five seasons.
“We started off the Ivy season doing fine, but it just didn’t feel like we were flowing well. There were games where it just felt like we couldn’t put the nail in. We just weren’t dominating. That was a little concerning early on. Then we had that loss early on to Cornell at home. That was a good thing to have early on in the season just because it was a wake-up call that this is a tough season and we have a target on our back. We refocused after that. We got confidence with the Yale game at home. From there, we battled. The game at Cornell, we lost the first two sets and then won the next three. The fifth set we were down, 11-6. We showed we could grit out some stuff which was nice because we felt like last year we dominated everybody but then when the going got tough we couldn’t overcome it.” O’Connell believes that the 3-0 win over Yale on October 13 in the regular season was the turning point in the year. It showed that the Tigers had some resolve to get an Ivy crown and the NCAA bid. Over O’Connell’s career, she’s seen Princeton’s ability to rally. Just two years ago, the Tigers recovered from a 17-7 first-set hole to come back to beat Yale in the 2017 Ivy playoff. “We’ve had many a time this season and in previous seasons where we had to come back,” said O’Connell. “It was nice this time around after we got off to kind of a slow start and then were able to pick it up and come back. It was nice as seniors to provide some leadership and lean on the young kids for the energy. The underclassmen really wanted us to get to the NCAA tournament in our last year and we wanted them to get to their first. It was playing for each other. That’s been our key all along.” Having a boisterous crowd on hand for their final appearance at Dillon Gym didn’t hurt. It gave the Tigers energy to bounce
back after losing the first set and made for a memorable finish at home, one that they are hoping to build on in the NCAAs. “I think it’d be a really, really nice farewell for the seniors to do really well in the first-round game,” said King. “Whether or not we win that match or not, hopefully they’re feeling good about themselves and how we leave their final match. I think a lot of that was accomplished with that playoff game against Yale. We were disappointed we didn’t finish off the season at Yale and we felt like we should have won that (regular-season) game. It left a bitter taste in our mouth that we had to share the title with Yale. But coming home on our court and having an amazing crowd and beating Yale the way we did, it felt like a really awesome finale to the last game they were going to play in Dillon. That was an awesome moment for them. What would even make it better would be finishing with a really great end to the season. I wouldn’t say it’s the most important thing, but this group is ultra-competitive and they don’t just play games to play games.” In the last four years, Princeton has posted 73 wins. Adding a 74th victory would top off quite a run for one of the greatest players and classes in program history. “It’s really just surpassed anything I could have imagined,” said O’Connell. “I chose to come to Princeton because I’m in chemical engineering and it provides a good opportunity to balance engineering and volleyball. The games are fun. The people I’ve gotten to meet and the people supporting us, and the friendships I’ve made, it’s incredible. We’ve been really fortunate to have a lot of success in our time. Even if the wins and losses had gone the other way, I still would have felt it’s a special place.” —Justin Feil
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The Tigers got goals from sophomore stars Sarah Fillier and Maggie Connors in the victor y. The PWHPA team included eight ECAC Hockey League alumnae, among them Tiger alum Kelsey Koelzer ‘17, as well as Amanda Kessel, part of the 2018 U.S. team that won gold at the Olympic Games in South Korea. Princeton, ranked fifth nationally with a record of 9-2 overall and 7-2 ECACH, resumes regular season action when it hosts Cornell on December 6 and Colgate on December 7.
PU Football Alum Horsted Gets 1st NFL TD Reception
For mer Princeton Universit y football standout receiver Jesper Horsted ’19 enjoyed a memorable Thanksgiv ing Day as he made the first touchdown reception of his National Football League career. Horsted, Princeton’s career leader in receptions (196) and touchdown receptions (28), scored his first NFL TD when he hauled in an 18 -yard pass from Mitchell Tr ubisky in the third quarter of the Chicago Bears’ 24-20 win over the Detroit Lions last Thursday afternoon. The 6’3, 237-pound Horsted became the second Princeton wide receiverturned-tight end from the Class of 2019 to catch a touchdown pass this month, after Stephen Carlson did so with the Cleveland Browns in a 21-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 14. As for Horsted, his catch tied the score at 17-17, after the Bears had trailed 17-7 at halftime. The win moved the team to 6-6 and back into the playoff hunt. Horsted spent the season on the Bears’ practice squad until last week. His first NFL reception was a four-yard catch against the Giants in a 19-14 win on November 24.
Princeton Football Has 14 Named All-Ivy
RESERVE STRENGTH: Princeton University women’s basketball player Abby Meyers handles the ball in a 2018 game. Last Sunday, sophomore guard Meyers came off the bench to score a game-high 17 points in 15 minutes of action to help Princeton defeat St. Francis-Brooklyn 76-44. The Tigers, now 6-1, play at Marist on December 7 before hosting Hartford on December 10. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
After putting together an 8 -2 record and spending much of the season in the national top 25, the Prince ton Un iver s it y fo otba l l team had 14 players earn All-Ivy League honors. Princeton had three firstteam selections and seven second-team selections, as well as four honorable mention picks. Jeremiah Tyler led the way as P r inceton’s lone unanimous first-team AllIvy League selection. Tyler, a junior linebacker who was a second-team pick a year ago, led the Ivy League in tackles for loss and was second on the team in total tackles with 62 (34 solo). He was one of four unani-
mous first-team selections. Senior Alex Deters finished his career as a firstteam All-Iv y center after starting all 10 games and helping an offense that averaged 425 total yards per game. Junior cornerback Delan Stallworth, like Tyler, was a first-team All-Ivy League honoree this season after being a second-team pick last year. Stallworth led the Ivy League in solo tackles w ith six per game while adding an interception and four pass breakups. Princeton’s seven secondteam selections included j u n i o r C o l l i n E a d d y, a running back who led the le ag u e w it h 12 r u s h i ng touchdowns and led Princeton with 799 yards rushing. In addition, Princeton’s Jacob Birmelin was also second-team after a 60-reception junior year t hat was third in the league. Birmelin was also an honorable mention pick as a punt returner. Sophomore tight end Carson Bobo was named to the second team getting 23 receptions this fall. Henry Byrd, another sophomore and the team’s left tackle on the offensive line, was also second-team, giving Princeton four second-team selections on offense. Defensively, junior Samuel Wright was named second-team after his 40-tackle ye ar t h at i n clu d e d a team-best 4.5 sacks. P r i n c e to n’s ot h e r t wo s econd -team picks were its kickers. Tavish Rice, a senior, had 45 touchbacks on 59 kickoffs, by far the highest percentage in the league, and made five of his eight field goal attempts with a long of 46. Freshman Will Powers was honored after averaging 40.2 yards per punt with a long of 57. Princeton’s three honorable m ent ion s ele c t ions in addition to Birmelin as a punt returner included Kev in Dav idson, t he se nior quarterback who threw for 2,569 yards (the fifthbest single-season total in program histor y) and 20 touchdowns (fourth-best). Junior linebacker James Johnson was an honorable mention pick after leading Princeton in tackles with 67, including 8.5 for loss, two sacks and a fumble recover y. Senior defensive lineman Joey DeMarco also earned honorable mention af ter h is 36 -tack le s e ason that included 9.5 for loss and 3.5 sacks. Senior safety T.J. Floyd, a two time All-Ivy selection, was named honorable mention af ter his 43 -tackle, t wo interception season.
After Late Rally Falls Short in Loss to ASU, PU Men’s Hoops Tops Bucknell for 1st Win Richmond Aririguzoh was ready to throw his weight around as the Princeton University men’s basketball team hosted Arizona State last week. “I know ASU is a physical team; of the five games we have played, they are the fourth team we have played that is very physical, said the 6’9, 230-pound center Aririguzoh who hails from Ewing. “It has been trial by fire for me, playing against physical bigs. My mentality today was OK, I have to go get them.” Aririguzoh got the ball a lot against the Sun Devils in the November 26 contest, tallying 16 points and pulling down a career-high 18 rebounds. “It was just one of those things where I was trying to do everything I could to help my team win,” said Aririguzoh, reflecting on his performance. Unfortunately, Princeton didn’t pull out a win against ASU, despite a dramatic last-minute rally that saw it overcome a 64-60 deficit on a three-pointer by sophomore Drew Friberg and a sweet bucket in the post by freshman Tosan Evbuomwan only to be foiled when Khalid Thomas nailed a three from the corner with five seconds left to give the Sun Devils a 67-65 win. W h i le P r i n ce ton h e ad coach Mitch Henders on was stung by the defeat, he liked the pluck his squad displayed down the stretch. “We are obviously really disappointed in the result,” said Henderson, reflecting on Princeton’s fifth straight loss to start the season. “I am proud of the guys. We were down 64-60 in the toughest of moments and we answered. The kid made a couple of huge shots, that is the way basketball goes.” Henderson credited Arir i g u z o h w i t h p r ov i d i n g toughness in the paint for the Tigers.
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omore Christian O’Neill and senior captain Derek Topatigh scored goals in a losing cause as the Tigers fell 3-2 to University of New Hampshire in the third place game. Princeton Men’s Hockey P r i n c e ton, n ow 1- 6 - 3 Competes in Ireland Event overall, hosts Colorado ColHeading across the At- lege for a two-game set on lantic to skate in the 2019 December 6 and 7. Fr iendship Four in B elfast, Northern Ireland, the PU Women’s Hockey Princeton University men’s Tops Pros in Exhibition With a break in ECAC hockey team ended up taking fourth in the competition Hockey League play over Thanksgiving weekend, the last weekend. The Tigers opened the Princeton University womevent held at the SSE Are- en’s hockey team posted a na by falling 3-1 to Colgate 2-1 win over a Professional last Friday in the semis as Women’s Hockey Players Asfreshman Spencer Kertsen sociation (PWHPA) squad in notched the lone goal for an exhibition game last SunPrinceton. A day later, soph- day night at Baker Rink.
“Richmond had as many rebounds as Mason Rocca from 2000, somebody I played with and one of the best rebounders I have ever seen here,” said Henderson. “I thought he was terrific.” The Tigers produced some terrific play in the second half, rallying from a 46-39 deficit to go up 53-47 and then producing heroics in the waning moments of the contest, getting the throng of 2,727 at Jadwin Gym buzzing. “We got down seven, we came back, we grabbed the lead, that is something we haven’t done this season,” said Henderson. “For the first time this season we played a full game. We got great shots in big moments. We were down and we answered it with a minute left.” Four days later at Bucknell, P r inceton g rabbed a 52-50 lead on a lay-up by Aririguzoh with 17:01 left in the second half and never looked back on the way to an 87-77 win as it improved to 1-5. Aririguzoh contributed 15 points and seven rebounds against the Bison with Jaelin Llewellyn and Ryan Schwieger both scoring 17 and Evbuomwan and Jerome Desrosiers each chipping in 10. Reflecting on how Princeton battled in the ASU loss, Aririguzoh sensed that the Tigers would come through against Bucknell. “It is the first game for me where I felt like we played 40 minutes,” said Aririguzoh, who will look to keep Princeton on the winning track as it plays at Drexel on December 4 and then hosts Monmouth on December 10. “I think putting 40 minutes together was a huge step forward for us. With a team on the younger side it is can you do it again and apply what we learned today and bring that same intensity down to Bucknell.” —Bill Alden
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BREAKING THROUGH: Princeton University men’s basketball player Richmond Aririguzoh fights to the hoop in recent action. Senior center Aririguzoh had 16 points and pulled down a career-high 18 rebounds in a 67-65 loss to Arizona State on November 26. Four days later, Aririguzoh contributed 15 points and seven rebounds to help Princeton defeat Bucknell 87-77 and earn its first win of the season. The Tigers, now 1-5, play at Drexel on December 4 before hosting Monmouth on December 10. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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FALL REVIEW
Hun Football’s Franzoni, Stuart Field Hockey’s Mullen Earn the Nod as Town Topics’ Leading Fall Performers
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an Franzoni was primed to a s s u m e a l e a d i n g role this fall for the Hun School football team. After paying his dues the previous three seasons as the backup to star running back Josh Henderson, now playing for the University of North Carolina, Franzoni stepped into the starting tailback spot for the season opener at Cheshire Academy (Conn.) in early September. In a sign of things to come, Franzoni piled up more than 300 yards total of fense against Cheshire, including kick returns, rushing, and receiving as the Raiders rolled to a 44-7 win. A week later, Franzoni showed that his opening
salvo was no fluke, rushing for 275 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries in the victory as Hun routed Canada Prep 50-8. In reflecting on his sizzling start, Franzoni saw it as the result of being prepared to excel. “Last year Josh was here but when I got my carries, I felt like I did a lot of good r unning,” said Franzoni. “This year, I knew it was my time and I had to step up when I could.” Franzoni, for his par t, supplemented his work this summer by connecting with former Hun star and NFL veteran Nick Williams. “I trained with Nick Williams, who was with the Fal-
IN THE ZONE: Hun School football player Ian Franzoni races up the field this fall. Senior running back and Brown commit Franzoni had a huge final campaign for the Raiders, gaining 1,178 yards rushing on 87 attempts for an average gain of 13.5 yards a carry. He ran for 12 touchdowns and also made 12 receptions for 322 yards and four TDs. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
cons for a couple of years,” said Franzoni. “I give him a lot of credit for the success I am having. He is a great guy, he helped me a lot. That was definitely helpful for my confidence and everything.” Franzoni kept succeeding throughout the fall, rushing for 107 yards with three touchdowns on nine carries in a 56-20 win over Capital Prep (Conn.) on September 28 and gaining 192 yards and three touchdowns in a losing cause as Hun fell 3532 to Peddie on October 26. With Hun going 5-2 in games played and picking up two other wins by forfeit, Franzoni piled up some eyepopping stats. He ended up with 1,178 yards rushing on 87 attempts for an average gain of 13.5 yards a carry. In addition, he rushed for 12 touchdowns and made 12 receptions for 322 yards with four TDs. Including 54 return yards, Franzoni finished with a total offense number of 1,554 yards for an average of 222 yards a game. Hun head coach Todd Smith was not surprised that Franzoni emerged as a superstar this fall. “Ian just got stuck behind Josh,” said Smith. “It wasn’t that we didn’t know how good he is, we knew how good he is. We are real proud of him because there are probably not too many guys in the country who have put in the time and effort like he has.” In serving as a team captain this fall, Franzoni saw his work ethic as his key leadership quality. “I feel honored that the coaching staff and my teammates have recognized me as someone that can lead the team in a way that they want to,” said Franzoni, who has committed to attend Brown University and play for its football program. “I knew when I got elected as a captain, I had to step up as a leader and lead by example. That’s what I try to do in the offseason, punch the clock when you need to, and work as hard as you can
so my guys can follow and try to have the most success this season that we can.” For prov iding amazing production to go with his leadership, Franzoni is the choice as the Town Topics’ top male performer of the fall season. Top Female Performer oming into the 2019 season, Caroline Mullen knew she had be a take-charge player for the Stuart Country Day School field hockey team. “Being one of the few seniors on the team, I have been looking to step up,” said Mullen. “I am more experienced, every year I get better at learning how to work with different people. I am a little more aggressive this year. With Mullen setting the tone in the midfield with her hustle and skill, Stuart overcome a 1-1-1 start to catch fire, winning six of its next seven games heading into the Mercer County Tournament. In the opening round of the MCT, Mullen scored two goals as seventh-seeded Stuart defeated 10th-seeded WW/P-North 3-0. In the quarters, Mullen chipped in a goal as Stuart stunned second-seeded Lawrence 2-1. Continuing her hot play, Mullen tallied a goal and an assist as Stuart whipped third-seeded Allentown 4-0 in the MCT semis. In the final, Mullen and the Tartans battled valiantly before falling 1-0 to four-time defending champion Lawrenceville. In the state Prep B tourney, Mullen had a goal as t h ird - s e e de d St uar t de feated sixth-seeded Newark Academy 3-0 in the opening round to advance to the semis where it fell 1-0 to second-seeded Princeton Day School. Over the course of the fall, Mullen tallied 11 goals and seven assists as the Tartans went 11-4-1. Stuart head coach Missy Bruvik credited Mullen with being the driving force behind Stuart’s success.
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TOP OF THE LINE: Stuart Country Day School field hockey player Caroline Mullen controls the ball in a game this fall. Senior star and Tufts-bound Mullen had a big final campaign for Stuart, tallying 11 goals and seven assists as the Tartans advanced to the Mercer County Tournament final and the state Prep B semis. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) “Caroline is the catalyst for every practice and every game, directing kids,” said Bruvik of Mullen, who has committed to attend Tufts University and play for its field hockey program. “Caroline is just special; her passion for the game shows in her play, on her face, and in her intensity. That is a 60-minute player in every game and every practice. We have a lot of new kids on this team and they feel like she is leading me 60 minutes at a time, I will learn the game. They have a tutor on the field all the time.” Mullen, for her part, enjoyed the ride in her final campaign for the Tartans. “We lost a lot of people from last year; we have a lot of freshmen and we do have a smaller team this year,” said Mullen. “Considering how many new girls we have and how well we have all played together, I am really happy.” Bringing Stuart together with her intensity and skill makes Mullen the choice as the top female performer. Top Newcomers f te r m a k i n g pr o g ress running for the Princeton High cross country freshman program in 2018, Addison Motto got a bit of shock this fall as he jumped up to the varsity level. “I think the mileage was difficult. I was used to running like seven miles max and that got pushed up to 10, which was big,” said Motto, noting that the team’s
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meet was the big highlight,” Sutcliffe’s crew of sopho- cer County Tournament. finishing opportunities. more and juniors got better said Motto. In the MCT, PDS topped “I look back at my 13 “That was my first time re- and better as the season 15th-seeded WW/P-North years here and the statistics; ally going under 18. I think went on, going 14-7 overall, 5-0 in an opening round the highest number of goals I PR’d by 25 seconds, which advancing to the semifinals contest and t hen edged we ever scored was 57,” said is huge. I went into it think- of the Mercer County Tour- seventh-seeded and local Trombetta. ing that I want to try my nament and Central Jersey rival Princeton High 2-1 in “They had 71 goals this the quarterfinals. Unable to year and a goal differential hardest. I just wanted to try Group 4 quarterfinal. There wasn’t a senior on get its offense going, the of plus 50. Those two statisto help out the team and I the field when fifth-seeded Panthers fell 2-0 to third- tics are very impressive; that saw that opportunity.” Over the course of the fall, PHS lost 1-0 to 13th-seeded seeded Pennington in the doesn’t happen without the Motto gave his all for the and eventual sectional final- semis. Bouncing back from whole team playing offense team. “Last year, I remem- ist, Long Branch, on Novem- the disappointment of the and defense.” loss to the Red Raiders, the ber coming out of races still ber 1 in the sectional. PDS senior defender Tulsi “The growth throughout eventual MCT champion Pari credited Trombetta and having energy and not being the campaign was clear,” and state Prep A winner, his staff with preparing the super tired,” said Motto. “I think I changed that this said Sutcliffe. “A lot of guys the PDS produced another squad for success. fall, I was breathless at the saw a lot of minutes in a lot Prep B title run. “The coaches dedicate so In t he semis, t he top - much of their time, not just end of races. It is awesome, of games. By November, I love being part of the team. they were different players seeded Pant hers topped during practices and games, It feels great being with the than they had been in Au- fifth-seeded Montclair Kim- but with all of them scoutgust, specifically in the ju- berley Academy 2-1. In the ing,” said Pari, after the win bigger guys.” Motto’s emergence as a key nior and sophomore class. final, PDS jumped out to a over Newark. contributor for the PHS team The synergy and the chem- 2-0 lead over third-seeded “They are watching game in his first fall as a varsity istry was really good. Con- Newark Academy in t he film and helping us prepare final and held off a late sequently, the work rate and runner earns him the nod as the effort and commitment charge from the Minute- for what we need to do.” the top male newcomer. Having utilized that atwere there. We were really men to secure a 2-1 triumph Neha Khandkar was deter- a team. That didn’t surprise and the sixth straight Prep tention to detail to build the mined to make the most out me or coaching staff. It was B crown. Panthers into a Prep B dy- SIX PACK: Princeton Day School girls’ soccer coach Pat Trombetta surveys the scene in a game this fall. Trombetta guided of every moment this fall as great to see.” In reflecting on the cham- nasty, Trombetta is the pick PDS to its sixth straight state Prep B title and the Mercer County she earned the third singles as the top coach of a female Looking ahead, Sutcliffe pionship campaign, Tromspot in her freshman seaTournament semis as it ended 2019 with a 16-3-1 record. sees a great future for his betta noted that his 2019 team. son with the Princeton Day (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) —Bill Alden group achieved its goal of young group. School girls’ tennis team. “There’s clear desire on “It takes up a lot of time their part to win some silso you have to be sure to ver ware next year,” said use every minute of practice, you have to use it like it is a Sutcliffe. “Especially for all the guys match,” said Khandkar. who are going to be in their “You can’t squander even a second of it. Now that I have senior year. 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It was good for Khandkar competed this the kids to get that kind of fall. experience.” “Neha is incredible, first of As Trombetta got his the all, she is a real team player, roster squared away, he was she likes to train with her looking for the team to be teammates,” said Asch. playing its best when it mat“She will hit with anybody, tered most. that is really nice. She has “I want us to improve our the all around game and she play during the season; we has a head for the game. have to finish more of our She loves to play, she is a opportunities in front of very good athlete and moves goal and not squander good really well.” chances,” said Trombetta. For producing a superb “Last season, we would debut campaign and earn- just play a solid half at ing two singles crowns along times, I want to see them the way, Khandkar is the top play a full 80 minutes this Phone female newcomer this fall. year. 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Bensky Seeking to Maintain Winning Tradition In Taking Helm of PHS Boys’ Hockey Program Joe Bensky has spent a lot of time around Colonial Valley Conference ( CVC ) hockey. He starred for the WW/PNorth boys’ hockey team from 2009-12 and later served as an assistant coach for the WW/P coop squad in the 2017-18 season. Now Bensky is taking on a big role with another CVC program as he is taking the helm of the Princeton High boys’ hockey program, succeeding Tim Chase as the head coach of the team. When Bensky, who played club hockey at East Stroudsburg University and The College of New Jersey and works as school counselor at Ewing High, found out that he got the PHS job, he was elated. “I was really, really excited, I knew they were a pretty talented group,” said Bensky, who is taking over a team that went 14-10-3 last winter, advancing to the Mercer County Tournament final and the quarterfinals of the state Public B tourney. “I heard a lot of good things about the group, that they were nice and they were dedicated. I am realizing how lucky I am. You hear stories but you don’t know what the boys are like until you start working with them.” As Bensky has gotten on the ice with his new squad, he is relishing working with
the PHS players. “It is a learning curve for myself and my assistant coach [Matt Strober] and the players because we are trying to get to know everyone,” said Bensky, who will make his debut behind the bench when PHS faces Lawrence High on December 4 at Mercer County Park. “We have become closer and closer each and every practice. I think we are getting better every day. We are getting to know each other more. I am really enjoying it, I know my assistant coach and I are having a great time.” PHS should be one of the better offensive teams in the CVC this winter as it returns plenty of firepower. “We have a lot of quality forwards, we definitely have a depth at forward which is going to be a huge benefit in the CVC,” said Bensky, whose options at that position include senior Aidan Trainor, junior Colm Trainor, sophomore John O’Donnell, senior Rocco Salvato, and sophomore John Zammit, among others. “The plan is to be able to run three lines.We are trying to make sure our top three lines are equal.” The team’s top scoring threat, Aidan Trainor, is setting a positive tone. “It is not a secret how good he is, what impresses me is how approachable he
is as a 17-year-old young man,” added Bensky. “The kids really like him and look up to him. He doesn’t have a cocky attitude, he is a great young man.” The team’s defensive unit is battle-tested and should be impressive, featuring senior Ryan McCormick, senior Stephen Avis, junior Patrick McDonald, and junior Austin Micale. At g o a l i e, s op h om ore Daniel Prokoshin is primed for a big winter. “He is getting better each and every practice,” said Bensky. “H e a ls o plays t r avel hockey and his team made the playoffs. He got a lot of ice time and played a lot of games. He is going to be ready for the high school season and for those big moments.” Looking ahead to his debut campaign with the PHS program, Bensky believes the squad can have plenty of big moments if the players just take care of business and play within themselves. “T he expectations are high, I don’t want them to put too much pressure on themselves,” said Bensky. “They are really talented players. They have to do their own part, whether it is blocking a shot, putting a puck on the net, or getting the puck out of the defensive zone. I think it is going to add up and their talents will take over.” —Bill Alden
READY TO ROCK: Princeton High boys’ hockey player Rocco Salvato controls the puck in action last winter. Senior star Salvato is looking to have a big final campaign for PHS. The Tigers, who will be guided by new head coach Joe Bensky, are scheduled to face Lawrence High on December 4 at Mercer County Park in their first game of the 2019-20 season. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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PDS Boys’ Hockey Undergoing Youth Movement, Confident of Growing into Something Special With the graduation of its big three of star forwards — Coby Auslander and Ty Eastman along with standout defenseman Chip Hamlett — there will be new faces in new places this winter for the Princeton Day School boys’ hockey team. “We are definitely going to have a young group, we have 12 new players,” said PDS head coach Scott Bertoli, who led the Panthers to a 14-12-1 record last winter. “It is a group that is buying into what we are doing. The kids are excited, they are eager, and they want to learn.” PDS opens its 2019-20 c a mpaig n on D ecemb er 4 by facing St. Joe’s Prep School (Pa.) at the University of Pennsylvania 1923 Rink, resulting in a steep learning curve for the young Panthers. “There is a lot we need to put in place in terms of systems, expectations and how we want them to play,” said Bertoli. “For the coaching staff, it is figuring out what style of play, what roles the kids are going to play to allow us to be successful with so many new kids.” A critical key to success for the Panthers will be the play of the team’s top forward line of senior Stephan Gorelenkov, junior Drew McConaughy, and junior Gibson Linnehan. “They look great; they are bigger, stronger and are a year older, “ said Bertoli, who is also expecting big years at forward from junior David Sherman and sophomore Chris Babecki. “They are more confident. It is their team and they are going to play a ton of minutes. I think they are ready to shoulder that responsibility. When they have been on the ice in our scrimmages, they have really been dominant. If they can find ways to contribute offensively on a consistent basis that will be immensely helpful, especially against the good competition, the stronger of the boarding schools that we play.” A pair of newcomers who both star for the Mercer chiefs club program, sophomore Michael Sullo and junior Emery Oliver, figure to make an immediate impact for the Panthers. “Michael is a pretty dynamic kid at that 15 year old age group,” said Bertoli. “He will be challenged a little bit as we play these bigger, older teams but he is a kid who always has the puck on his stick. Emery is a hardworking, two-way forward.” Bertoli is expecting good work from a defensive unit that will feature junior Birch Gorman, senior Chris Cecila, junior Luke Antonacci, and senior Justin Sherman. “Birch has looked like a different player; he is confident and playing all of the minutes that Chip would have played last year,” said Bertoli. “He is playing on the first power play, he is big and strong. He is going to be a horse back there, playing in every situation. Cecila looks great. He is solid and will contribute offensively. Justin will also be back there.
Luke will play defense, that is where he plays with the club level. He finished the year with us playing defense, he is going to be dynamic.” At goalie, newcomer sophomore goalie Tim Miller should end up being dynamic between the pipes this winter. “Tim has been great and has been really good in the two scrimmages,” said Bertoli, noting that Miller has also starred for the Mercer Chiefs club program. “He is athletic and he has been coached the right way. He plays at a high level. When our older kids are shooting pucks at him, he is managing just fine.” While acknowledging that his young squad may take its
lumps dealing with the program’s highly competitive schedule, Bertoli is confident that things will work out fine. “We are going to be really challenged physically in at least 50 percent of the games, you look at teams like Delbarton, Lawrenceville, Hill, and who we play in the Barber Tournament in New England,” said Bertoli “Those groups are just going to be bigger, older, and deeper than us. I am pretty confident that we will find ways to manage the game. We have skilled kids. It is just finding ways for those younger kids to utilize those skill sets in situations where they can grow and be confident and not feel they are overwhelmed or physically over matched. It is a little adjustment curve.” —Bill Alden
MAC ATTACK: Princeton Day School boys’ hockey player Drew McConaughy chases down the puck in a game last winter. Junior forward McConaughy figures to be a key offensive threat for the Panthers this season. PDS opens its 2019-20 campaign on December 4 by facing St. Joe’s Prep School (Pa.) at the University of Pennsylvania 1923 Rink. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Jon Stone is dealing with a problem regarding his Hun School boys’ basketball team this winter that would be the envy of many coaches. “It is a little unique this year, I have 11 guys who can play, there are definitely some interchangeable positions,” said Hun head coach Stone, who is in his 20th season at the helm of the program and guided the Raiders to an 11-14 record last winter. “We are just incredibly deep. Figuring out the rotation is going to be my biggest challenge without a doubt.” Hun’s rotation boasts four returning guards in senior Xander Alvarado, senior Liam Gunnarson, senior Dylan Knight, and sophomore Daniel Vessey. “Xander started all year last season for me, he is that pure point guard and is a total pass-first guy,” said Stone, whose team was slated to tip off its 2019-20 season this week by hosting the Haverford School (Pa.) on December 3 and then playing at St. Benedict’s Prep on December 7. “He is totally unselfish, we have got to get him to shoot more than he did last year. Liam is continuing to grow, develop and improve; he certainly has the ability to score. Dylan is more of a wing, he is a guard/forward. Dan brings a real ability to stretch the defense.” The Raiders are welcoming two newcomers in the backcourt who bring some ability in sophomore Jack Scott, the son of former Princeton University hoops star and head coach Joe Scott, along with junior Kelvin Smith. “Jack is looking very good, he certainly has an ability to score and is hard-nosed,” added Stone. “Kelvin is a little like Dylan; he is a big guard/forward/wing.” A trio of senior returners Amir Basma, Max Adelman, and Jack Weiss could make the Raider frontcourt a very good unit. “Amir is really continuing to develop and grow,” said Stone of the 6’8 forward. “Max gave us some real good minutes last year and provides a lot of energy. Jack has a real ability to stretch the defense and shoot the ball.” Two ot her new face s, sophomore Isiaha Dickens
and sophomore Toby Thornburg, figure to give Stone some productive minutes this winter at forward. “Isiaha is all of 6’7 and maybe a little bigger; both he and Amir are good passers,” said Stone. “Toby is a very good shooter from the forward spot and a great communicator.”
In Stone’s v iew, keep ing lines of communication open and working together are two keys to success for the Raiders. “It is the ability to jell and to get the new faces in with the old faces,” said Stone. “We have a lot of guys who can score the ball and so far we have proven to be unselfish.” —Bill Alden
X-MAN: Hun School boys’ basketball player Xander Alvarado gets the ball upcourt in a game last winter. Senior point guard Alvarado will be counted on to trigger the Hun offense this winter. The Raiders were slated to tip off their 2019-20 season by hosting the Haverford School (Pa.) on December 3 and then playing at St. Benedict’s Prep on December 7. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Displaying Positive Mindset, Unselfish Play, Hun Girls’ Hoops Optimistic About Prospects T h ere is a go o d v ib e around the Hun School girls’ basketball team as it gets ready to tip off its 2019-20 campaign. “We have had a couple of scrimmages and the girls have played extremely well,” said Hun head coach Bill Holup, who led the Raiders to a 9-14 record last winter and is in his 21st season guiding the program. “They are very positive and upbeat.” Holup is expecting a positive contribution from junior star guard Kennedy Jardine as she has refined her game. “Kennedy is stronger and better; she is looking to attack the basket more,” said Holup, whose team tips off the season this week by host ing G er mantow n Friends (Pa.) on December 3 and then playing at the St. Luke’s School (Conn.) on December 7. “She still has her threepoint shot but she has really expanded her game. Her ball handling is good. In the past, she pretty much stayed on the perimeter. It is good to be more than onedimensional.” Another junior, Izzy Lalo, is back at full strength after being sidelined last winter. “Izzy was at Hun last year but missed the season due to a knee injury,” said Holup, noting that Irish postg raduate t ransfer g uard Enya Maguire is currently out of action as a result of injury. “She is healthy now and looks spectacular. It looks like she hasn’t missed a beat.” The trio of senior Nicole Angelini, sophomore Kiera Hahn, and senior Alexis English figures to provide plenty of hustle in the backcourt. “Nicole’s defense and the energy that she brings is fantastic for us; she is not somebody who looks to score but when things open up, she takes advantage of it,” said Holup of Angelini, a soccer star who has committed to attend Saint Joseph’s and play for its women’s soccer program. “Typically she is looking to feed other players; she does have that ability when it is there. A lot of what she gets is off transition, getting steals. Kiera got the Coaches Award last year. She is one of those all around players who does a lot of the dirty work, getting loose balls and taking charges. There was a stretch last year in the second half of the season where she was drawing two or three charges a game. English is one of those players who is more of a defender. She is a tennis player and has quick hands; she has been looking really good in preseason.” Hun boasts a very good addition at forward in postgrad Lainey Nolan, a native of Ireland. “Lainey is 6’0; she will give us some size we were lacking last year,” said Holup. “She is experienced and has played with the Irish national team at the U-17, U-18 level. She gives us that height that we didn’t have in the past. We are working on getting her to develop more post moves. She has got the ability, even at her height, to step outside and take that shot.”
A pair of freshmen, Sasha Moise and Priscilla Stelmach, are giving Hun more depth down low. “Sasha is about 5’9, 5’10 and gives us more size; you wouldn’t think she is a freshman because of her low post moves,” said Holup. “She is very polished and very unselfish. She really looks good in the low post. Priscilla played soccer in the fall and is mainly a lacrosse player. She was a pleasant surprise when she came out for basketball. We are happy with what she is doing, she brings the athleticism. She is playing within herself and
not trying to do things that she is not strong at.” In Holup’s view, Hun can have a strong season if it plays smart and together. “In all of the years that I have been coaching, I would say we have done a lot more scrimmaging this year as opposed to doing a lot of drills,” noted Holup. “I think that the girls this year have a basketball IQ that is much stronger than some of the teams I have had in the past. They are pretty smart out there when it comes to spacing, making cuts, reacting to the defense and looking for each other. As long as they continue to stay with that and be unselfish, we can have success.” —Bill Alden
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KENNEDY ADMINISTRATION: Hun School basketball player Kennedy Jardine dribbles the ball in a game last season. Junior guard Jardine figures to be a go-scorer for the Raiders this winter. Hun was slated to open its 2019-20 campaign this week by hosting Germantown Friends (Pa.) on December 3 and then playing at the St. Luke’s School (Conn.) on December 7. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Having Won Two Straight Prep B Titles, Stuart Hoops Looking Like a Powerhouse W h i le b ombi ng t h re e point shots has become a predominant focus at all levels of basketball in recent years, the Stuart Country Day School basketball team will be employing a bit of an old school approach this season. Featuring two forwards who are well over 6’0 tall in junior transfer Ariel Jenkins and returning junior Laila Fair as its starts the 201920 season by hosting Kings Christian on December 4, Stuart will be working hard to get the ball into the paint. “We are putting in a new offense this year,” said Stuart had coach Justin Leith, who led Stuart to a 17-10 record last year as the Tartans won their second straight state Prep B title and advanced to the Mercer County Tournament semifinals. “We have two very good post players: I wanted to design something that is post-oriented so we can take advantage of our size.” The tandem of Jenkins and Fair is looking formidable. “Ariel was one of the top rebounders in the state last
year; I think she averaged 16-18 points a game,” said Leith, noting that Jenkins has already received scholarship offers from Division I women’s hoops programs “She is a really great scorer and rebounder. Laila is a 100 percent better. She is more athletic and she is able to put the ball on the floor. She is shooting the ball and playing good defense. She knows the system now, it is not new to her. She had a great summer on the AAU circuit and is really coming into her own.” Leith has a third option in the front court as junior Jasmine Lewis is back to full speed. “Jasmine is finally 100 percent; she is where she should be now for where we are in the season,” said Leith. “She has been plagued by injuries her first two years and now she is everything we thought she would be as a freshman. She is scoring the ball well, rebounding well, and being a presence in the post.”
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Stuart boasts plenty of scoring firepower in the backcourt in junior stars Nia Melvin and Aleah James. “Nia is looking great as usual; she has stepped it up,” said Leith. “She is being more vocal this year and holding the others accountable in practice, which is great to see. Aleah is now finishing. She had a tremendous summer in AAU and is really coming into her own. Before with her size, it was hard for her to finish. Now she is doing that; it doesn’t matter the size of the opponent. She is getting there and shooting better.” The squad’s lone senior, Jasmine Hansford, is poised for a big season. “Jasmine is looking to end her career at Stuart in an impactful way,” added Leith. “She has been a pretty consistent shooter. Last year was pretty difficult for her at times but when it counted, she stepped it up. We always put her on the best guard, she is one of the best defenders. She is a great all around athlete.”
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there is not one individual that feels as though she is the main person,” said Leith. “In all of our scrimmages we had such balanced scoring. We have had seven or eight girls between seven
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LITTLE GIANTS: Members of the DZS Clinical Giants celebrate after they defeated the Tamasi Shell Patriots 27-6 in the championship contest of the Princeton Junior Football League’s (PJFL) junior division (ages 8-10) last month. In the front row, from left, are Will Bednar, Simon Hancock, Isiah de la Espriella, Max Prenner, Will Kovalick, Nolan Mauer, Colton Monica, John Monica, Peter Pessutti, Manuel Tellez, and Sebastian Murdock. In the back row, from left, are coaches Myron Bednar, Paul Pessutti, and Jamie Monica.
TITLE TIME: Players on the Trattoria Procaccini are all smiles in the wake of edging Microbilt 48-41 in the title game of the Princeton Junior Football League’s (PJFL) senior division (ages 11-14) last month. In the front row, from left, are Joe Poller, Jayden Brown, Owen Kelly, Jack Kolano, and Ted Klepacki. In the back row, from left, are coach Marty Crotty, Michael Bess, Henry Crotty, Jack Crotty, coach Mike Walden, Ben Walden and coach Jeff Klepacki. Not pictured is Travis Petrone.
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princetonac.org. Same day contact Kamau Bailey at (917) registration will be limited to 626-5785 or via e-mail at kacredit card only – no cash – mau.bailey@gmail.com. and space available. All abilities are invited, including those who wish to walk the course. Participants Dillon Hoops League expecting to take longer than Accepting Registration The Princeton Recreation 50 minutes for the 6,000-meDepartment is now taking reg- ter course should arrive by Field Hockey: Capping istration for the 2019-20 Dil- 9:30 a.m. for the early start. a season that saw PDS reach lon Youth Basketball League. Bailey Hoops Academy the finals of the state Prep B The Dillon League, now Holding Winter Programs tourney for a fourth straight The Bailey Basketball Acad- year, three of its senior stars, entering its 49th season, is open to boys and girls in emy (BBA) is starting its winter Lexie Hausheer, Caroline grades 4-10 who are Prince- program with an open house/ Haggerty, and Skylar Munton residents or attend school open gym and kick-off regis- denar, have been honored. in Princeton. The program is tration at the Princeton Day Goalie Hausheer, defender/ a partnership between the School gym on December 6 midfielder Haggerty, and dePrinceton Recreation De- from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m fender Mundenar were each partment and Princeton Uni- and on December 7 from 11 named to the Prep B All-State versity. The Dillon League is a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Team. The Panthers ended recreational in nature and all The program, run by Kamau 2019 with an 8-7-3 record. “As a portfolio manager for Glenmede, I am often on the move and do a lot players will play in every game Bailey, the New Jersey DirecB oys’ S oc c er : In the regardless of their skill level or tor/International Deputy Di- wake of advancing to the state of traveling. I’m also an overall pretty active and healthy guy. I’ve had my To: ___________________________ whether they attend the infor- rector for the Philadelphia Prep B semifinals, PDS playshare of episodes of neck pain, back pain and shoulder issues through the mal practice sessions. From: _________________________ Date & ______________________ 76ers Basketball Team ClinersTime: Alex Liu-Nowakoski and years but the doctors at Princeton Spine and Joint Center have always fixed and former to Princeton Day Jacques Hughes have been To register, log onto Here is a proof of http:// your ad,icsscheduled run ___________________. me up quickly and given me the tools to stay healthy. I don’t know where I’d School girls’ varsity basketball register.communitypass. recognized for their play this Please check it thoroughly andcoach, pay will special attention to the following: include travel fall. net/princeton. Dillon Youth head be without the docs at Princeton Spine and Joint Center and I’m happy to Junior midfielder Liu3rd -8th grade boys. Nowakoski and junior defendBasketball is located under (Your check mark will tell teams us it’sforokay) trust them to keep me active and pain-free into the future. I’ve sent many “2019/2020 Fall / Winter Teams will practice on Fri- er Jacques Hughewere named friends and family to them through the years and they’ve all had the same Youth Sports.” Registration day nights at PDS from 7:15 to the Prep B All-State Team. � Phone number � Fax number � Address � Expiration Date will be completed once divi- p.m. to 8:45 p.m. and one The Panthers went 5-12 this positive experience. In the end, it’s all about positive outcomes and I’ve never sion player limits are reached other day at Hun School or fall. experienced anything but that through Princeton Spine and Joint Center. If or December 23, whichever Stuart Country Day with site Girls’ Soccer: After winyou or a loved one are in pain, you really should give them a call.” comes first. More information to be announced. ning a sixth straight state Prep can be found online at www. — Dennis Walsingham There will also be skills/ B crown and posting a 16-3princetonrecreation.com. player development sessions 1 record, four Panther stars Princeton Athletic Club offered on Saturdays open to were recently named to the Holding 6K Winter Run team members as well as boys Prep B All-State team. Junior The Princeton Athletic Club and girls of all ages from 11 midfielder Kelly Beal, junior is holding its annual 6K Win- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at PDS be- midfielder Jules Romano, junior defender Anna Ellwood, ter Wonder Run on December ginning on December 7. 7 at the Institute Woods, startFor more information on the and sophomore midfielder ing at the Princeton Friends BBA winter hoops programs, Aislynn Macco were all selected for the squad. School, 470 Quaker Road. 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goddaughter Louise Lavallee. She leaves friends and family throughout the USA and Canada. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins from both Vermont and Canada. She was the matriarch of a wonderful family that included nine cherished grandchildren : Marcel, Elijah, AnnaGrace, Beau Pierre, Joelle, Aline ( Dias ), Michaela, Zinnia, and Paul Thomas ( Shih). She loved her children’s partners as her own: Carole (Lehoullier), wife of Michael; Patti Malinowski, longtime girlfriend of Peter; Amy (Myers), wife of Marc-André; and Philip Shih, husband of Thérèse Cécile Susan. (Côté) Lachance O n A u g u s t 6 , 19 5 5, Thérèse Cécile (Côté) La- T hérèse was mar r ied to chance of Princeton, New Paul, her high school sweetJersey, died on Nov. 26, heart, in St. Mary “Star of 2019 from complications the Sea” Church in Newafter suffering a stroke in port, (VT) by Rev. Damase 2016. Thérèse was the lov- Car rieres ; thus began a ing wife of Rev. Dr. Paul Catholic and holy marriage A. L achance, Ph.D. and that lasted over 61 years. the proud mom of Dr. Mi- She was a graduate of Sachael Paul Lachance, Ph.D. cred Heart schools in New(Cooperstown, NY), Peter port, then from the St. Louis André Lachance (Yardley, School of Nursing in Berlin, PA), Marc-André LaChance NH, where she earned top (Essex Junction, VT), and grades. She completed her Susan Ann (Lachance) Shih residency at King’s County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. (Cranford, NJ). AN EPISCOPAL PARISH T hérèse was the first- No one worked harder than Thérèse, and no one could born child ofTrinity LucienChurch and SundayHoly Week doubt her integrity, high Emilienne ( Bolduc )Easter Côté 8:00&a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Schedule morals, and love for the Imand was born Derby Line, Education for All 9:00ina.m. Christian maculate HeartAges of Mary. As Vermont, in 10:00 1932. She is Wednesday, March 23 a.m. Holy Eucharist, RiteNurse, II a Registered she lovsurvived by sistersHoly Yolande Eucharist, Rite II, 12:00 pm 5:00 Evensong withPrayers Communion ingly —Healing, and following with great atHolyp.m. Eucharist, Rite II with for 5:30 pm Cody (Don), Claire Jaquish tention to detail — worked 7:00 pm ( C h a r l e s ) , g o d d aTenebrae u g h te rService, with patients at the Orleans Tuesday Joanne Comstock (Dana), County Hospital in Newport Thursday March 24 and her brother12:00 Maurice p.m. Holy Eucharist (VT), waspm head nurse at the Holyis Eucharist, II, 12:00 Côté (Monica). She also Rite Holy Eucharist withBishop Foot Washing and DeGoesbriand Mesurvived by godson DonWednesday Stripping of themorial Altar, 7:00Hospital pm in Burlingald Cody II, Keeping goddaughter Watch, 8:00 pm –with Mar. Healing 25, served 7:00 amPrayer 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist at the 14th Jacqueline Bouffard, and ton III,(VT), The. Rev. Paul Jeanes Rector USAF Dispensary, Ethan AlBr. Christopher McNabb, Curate • Mr. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music Friday, March 25
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len Air Force Base in Win- for his time became extraorooski (VT), worked at Sa- dinary and as he became cred Heart Hospital in Hull, the first Permanent Deacon Quebec, and finished her at St. Paul’s Church (Princnursing career at St. Peter’s eton) where he served from Hospital in New Brunswick 1977 to when he became too (NJ) working on Floor 3B. ill with Parkinsonism. She She loved being a nurse and kept everything organized treated each patient as she while always insisting that would want her own family the family eat dinner togethmembers to be treated, of- er. As the children became ten returning to work after older, she returned to nursher shift to finish details ing, often working night shifts and to say prayers with pa- while continuing to be the tients. She was rewarded best mom, wife, and nurse with notes and cards, call- this Earth has ever seen. She ing her an “angel.” She held supported the family having a high standards for work and dog and often had to care for behavior while still being so the pet, even though she was not fond of animals. Her singgentle. Thérèse left nursing to ing voice was the sweetest raise a growing family as we voice in church on Sundays. moved from Quebec to Day- When she did need to disciton, Ohio, for Dad’s position pline, Thérèse just needed to at Wright-Patterson Air Force give “the look” and say she Base. In 1963, the family was “disappointed.” As we moved to LaPorte, Texas, grew older, we all had fun to as Dad was selected as the see how far we could go befirst flight food and nutrition fore she would declare (but coordinator for the Manned we knew it was only talk) that Spacecraft Center at NASA she would “take you over my in Houston. In addition to checkered apron!” Ver mont remained her raising four children, she was engaged in local church home away from home, and activities and worked tire- she cherished the two-week lessly to prepare and support summer vacations seeing Dad as he became an inter- her parents, brother, and nationally recognized food sisters from around northscientist. Both Dr. Lachance er n Ver mont and Paul’s and Thérèse were parish co- family in St. Johnsbury. As ordinators of the CYO at St. her children began families Mary’s Church. In 1967, Dr. of their own, she was the Lachance joined the faculty source of guidance on how of the Food Science Depart- to cook special meals and ment of the New Jersey Ag- how to raise children. Notes ricultural Experiment Station from Mom saying “I’m proud and Rutgers — The State Uni- of you” are still treasured by versity. The family settled in a her children and their partSouth Brunswick home which ners. She liked nothing more Mom made into a loving, ac- than when we could “sit and hold my hand…” She treacepting refuge. She was known for her sured every second with us. She often left notes writculinary abilities, often creating the most incredible ten in her impeccable handWherever you are your journey faith, you are for Dad to find in meals, pies, andoncakes. She of writing alwaysDad welcome to worship with us suitcase: at: his “Don’t forget supported as demands
you’re very precious to me” and “I’m sure you’ll impress them!” and “I have always been very proud of you” and I love you very much” and “I’ll always be here to take care of you” and “Don’t forget where you live!” and “Rest!” and “You haven’t left yet, and I already miss you!” and a prayer: “Lord, bring my precious other half home safely.” Dad always wrote back, including “Je t’aime plus que hier et moins que demain.” They called each other every day they were separated and adored each other. They never left home without a kiss. Theirs was a true love story. They held the Immaculate Heart of Mary close to their hearts and often prayed together. We all believed that Mom had a direct connection to God, but she disliked it when we called her “Saint Thérèse”…even though she is no doubt now among the saints and angels in heaven. She is with friends and family she has not seen for a long time and awaits all of us with her moving hugs, soft eyes, and sweet smile. Her loving husband, Rev. Dr. Paul A. Lachance, who died on Jan. 21, 2017, will be joyful to see his love and will probably greet her with
a kiss and say, “You’re late.” In lieu of flowers, take the time to pray with someone, hold a hand, feed the birds, donate food to the poor, and enjoy a piece of German Chocolate Cake, strawberry tarts, blueberry or pecan pie, or an order of beef stroganoff…though none of it will be as good as Mom’s. Care about your work with a high level of detail and integrity while honoring the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Treasure the children and never forget how lucky we are to be in a family. Rest, Mom… Merci beaucoup. Friends may meet the family from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6th at the MatherHodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton. Deacon Jim Knipper will lead a prayer service. Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. viewing) in St. Paul’s Church (Princeton) at 216 Nassau Street on Saturday, Dec. 7th. The celebrant w ill be Pastor Emeritus, Monsignor Walter E. Nolan with Deacon Frank Crivello. Thérèse Lachance will be entombed in a mausoleum with her husband at Holy Cross Burial Park in East Brunswick, N.J., after mass is completed.
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Eleanor Nini Perone, 95, of Princeton died Tuesday, N ove mb e r 26, 2019 at Acorn Glen of Princeton. Born in Princeton, she had been a lifelong resident. Eleanor retired after many years of service as a receptionist with Mason, Griffin and Pierson. She participated in McCarter Theatre, of P J and B productions. She was a member of St. Paul’s Church, where she was christened and married, and a member of the Italian American Club of Princeton. She was an avid singer and dancer that was always involved in the arts. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She belonged to all of us. We were so fortunate to bask in her goo d ne s s, goo d adv ice, good friends, good conversation, and great food. She gave from her heart to each and every one of us, asking nothing in return. Her home was a special place where all were welcomed. Daughter of the late Sebastiano and Mariassunta (Tamasi) Nini; wife of the late Felix A. Perone ; sister of t h e late A nt hony (Tony) Nini; two sons and a daughter-in-law Paul and Inez Perone, John Daren Perone; two daughters and t heir par t ners Toni R ita Perone and James Berger, Melanie Perone and Barry Blou nt ; t hree grandchildren Allyn Bonilla, John D a r e n Pe r o n e, J r., a n d A lexandra Nini Har nois ; three great-grandchildren Christhian Bonilla, Sebastian Bonilla, and Bridget Alexandra Harnois. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:30 am at St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton. Burial followed in the Princeton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Princeton or the American Cancer Society.
Moore (Mosie) Gates, Jr. Moore (Mosie) Gates, Jr., a lifelong resident of Princeton, passed peacefully and with grace from this world to the next on Saturday, November 30th after 93 years of doing his best to make the world a better place. He was surrounded by his devoted family and a dedicated team of caregivers. Born August 28, 1926 in New York City, to Harryette (Reynolds) and Moore Gates, his family lived in Poughkeepsie, N Y, until 1937 when they moved to Princeton. As a young man, he fondly recalled mowing neighbor Albert Einstein’s lawn. The family spent summers in Lakeville, CT, where he developed his love of golf and carded two holes-in-one within eight days at the age of 16. H e w a s a s t u d e n t at Pr inceton Cou nt r y Day, now Princeton Day School, before attending The Hill School. There he excelled at sports, becoming Captain of both the soccer and golf teams. He attended Princeton University in the Navy V-12 Officers Training Program, graduating with the Class of 1948. At Princeton, he captained the varsity golf and soccer teams and was a member of Cottage Club. After graduation, he began his career in investment management at US Trust Co., becoming Senior Vice-President in the Trust Department. After leaving US Trust in 1979, he was a Principal in several smaller investment firms and retired from Gates, Wilmerding, Carper & Rawlings in 2008. In 1953, Mosie met Audrey Weiss, the love of his life for over 65 years. They were married on February 13, 1954 and began a family that grew to include four children, many dogs, and a few pet pigs. When the children were young, summers were spent on Lake Carmi
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Mosie was predeceased by his brother, Harris, in 2006 and leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Audrey (Weiss) Gates; four children, David and wife Stacy ( Bowman) of Manchester, VT, Bill and wife A nne ( O’Neill ) of Princeton, Tom and wife Tracey (Willis) of Pennington, and Susan Gates Pottinger and husband Michael of Cape Town, South Africa; as well as seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A consummate optimist, Mosie was a man of deep faith and exceptional character, integrity, and kindness. The memory of his endearing smile and sparkling personality will live with us forever. A memorial service will be held at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton on Thursday, December 12th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County. Arrangements are under the direction of the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
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May 29, 1923 – November 25, 2019 Ir v i ng L . Newli n ( Ir v ) passed away qu iet ly on November 25, 2019 at the age of 96. Born on May 29, 1923 in Philadelphia, he was the son of Charles Newlin and Mabel Stockton Christiansen Newlin. Irving was married to his wife Janet, who preceded him in death, for 57 loving years. Ir v ing spent his childhood in Trenton, attended the Trenton public school system, and graduated from Trenton High School. After high school at 19 years of age Irving enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He received an American Theater, EuropeanAfrican-Middle Eastern Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Victory Medal. After returning from the war Irving met the love of his life, Janet Madden. From this marriage came three sons, Darrell, Durwin, and Leighton. Irving always was an active and loving father. He coached the Or ioles YMCA little league baseball team and also umpired little league games. He was also quick to join in and support neighborhood youth at Community Park for baseball games and other sports related activities. After attending the March on Washing ton in 1963 and witnessing the atrocities imposed on people of color during the Civil Rights Movement, Irving began a lifelong campaign of advocating for social justice reform issues, civil and hu-
man rights. He became the President of PAHR, Princeton Association for Human Rights, working in Princeton to advocate for better conditions through employment, equity, and fair practices. His passion was going on cruises and solving crossword puzzles with his wife Janet. Irving worked for many ye ar s as a U.S. Po s t a l Worker before retiring. He then took on a position as a mail handler for Peterson’s Guides in Lawrence, NJ, and retired from that position after 10 years. He also worked part time for several years at the Lutheran Church in Princeton as a custodian. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Over the past few years of his life Irving lived at the Princeton Care Center on the third floor, where he was loved and cared for by a warm and wonderful staff. Irving was predeceased by his wife Janet, and his twin sons Darrell and Durwin. He leaves behind his son Leighton (Tesha); grandchildren Trey (Jenelle), Leia (Bob), Antoine, and Darrell Newlin Jr.; great-grandchildren StevieLeigh Bannon, Noelanii, Titan, and Oakley Dubuc, Trey Cole, Sterling, Darien, Sky, and Cheyenne Newlin; many nieces, nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Irv also leaves two dear friends, Barbara and Lloyd Banks, his Wednesday pinochle partners, to cherish his memory. He will be missed by all who loved him. Services will be held on Saturday December 7, 2019 at Trinity Church (33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 ) at 1 p.m. Interment will follow the service at Princeton Cemetery.
ough of Queens New York, a true city girl! She graduated from high school a year early and went on to study at Pratt Institute, graduating four years later. She used her education to work as a dietitian in a Trenton hospital before marrying her husband of 55 years, Irving Ness, and moving to Princeton. She was very active in the community, as a member of the Princeton United Methodist Church for over 60 years, and a volunteer at the former Princeton Hospital for over 30 years. In addition, she was a longtime member of the Women’s College Club of Princeton, including serving one term as president. Her interests knew no bounds and included protecting the environment, the welfare of animals, gardening, history, and traveling the world. She was also an ardent baseball fan. She was preceded in death by husband, Irving Ness, and is survived by her two children Leland Ness of Alexandria, Virginia, and Victoria Ness of Sebastopol, California, and their respective spouses Janet Ness and Terry Garner. A short service will be held graveside at Princeton Cemetery on Friday, December 6 at noon. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made in her name to the local or national branch of the Humane Society, or to Defenders of Wildlife. For information, please contact the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home at 40 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton at (609) 924-0242.
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in Franklin, VT, where Audrey’s parents, Helen and Irwin Weiss, had a “camp.” Many happy memories of swimming, fishing, water skiing, and cheerful dinners were made there. More recently, Audrey and Mosie rented houses on Martha’s Vineyard and in Mattapoisett, MA, that allowed all 17 of the widely-dispersed kids and grandkids to gather. Mosie was a reluctant skier but for many winters a ski house was rented in Woodstock, VT, with two of his college classmates and their families. The laughter still rings in that house and the love of skiing lives on in several of his children and grandchildren. His skiing prowess, or lack thereof, earned him the nickname, “Max” after an imaginary Austrian ski legend! Mosie gave generously of his time to help others. The Boys and Girls Club of America benefited most from his commitment. He was a lifetime Board member, serving over 50 years, with 30 as National Treasurer. For many years, Mosie was Board Chair of the Rita Allen Foundation which provides funding for young scholars doing pioneering research on cancer, neuroscience, and palliative care. Under his care, it grew from a small family foundation into the important organization it is today. He also served on the Boards of the American Bible Society, Dorothea’s House, the Medical Center at Princeton, and the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church. A devout Christian, he was an Elder at Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton. He was very active in the Princeton University Alumni Association, serving at various times as Class President, Class Secretary, and Class Treasurer. Mosie had a passion for the game of golf. He was a lifelong member of Springdale Golf Club in Princeton and of Pine Valley Golf Club for 53 years. He also enjoyed many outings as a member of the US Seniors Golf Association. At Springdale, he holds the distinction of winning a major club tournament in each of the last eight decades, beginning with a victory in the 1943 Member/Guest and ending with a win in the 2011 C.W. McGraw Tournament, playing alongside son, Bill. In all, his name appears 17 times on various boards in the clubhouse. He was also a member of Princeton Investors Group and the Nassau Club.
Katherine Marie Ness Katherine Marie Ness, 98, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 24 in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The only child of Frederick and Marie Albert, born on September 18, 1921. Katherine grew up in the bor-
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WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf MOVING? TOO MUCH STUFF IN YOUR BASEMENT? Sell with a TOWN TOPICS classified ad! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf VERY EXPERIENCED CHRISTMAS PARTY PIANIST, AND IN HOME MUSIC LESSONS, any age, level. Daily progress, music you like/request. Piano, acting, singing, winds, strings, drums. Oberlin graduate. (609) 213-1471. 11-27-2t BLOWOUT ESTATE SALE: Something for everyone. 820 Princeton Kingston Road (corner of Poe). Saturday 12/7 & Sunday 12/8 from 9-3. Christmas collectibles, inlaid furniture, recently purchased sofas & tables, kayak, bedding, linens, watches, jewelry, desktop lamps galore. All for pennies on the dollar. Much, much more. All must go! Check our website, dustyoldbag.com 12-04 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ TIMESHARE FOR SALE: 1 BR, 1 bath, kitchen, apt. sleeps up to 4 guests. Deeded. High peak season week, exchangeable with Worldwide Resorts via Interval Services. On boardwalk with spectacular views from suite off ocean, marina & casinos. Price $3,800. Call or leave message at (609) 509-0544. 11-20-3t CHARMING PRINCETON APT: Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, picture windows overlooking yard. W/D, cable, wireless high-speed internet, parking. Utilities included. No smoking or pets. $2,500/mo. Short or long term. Call (609) 924-4210. 12-04 SPACIOUS FURNISHED ROOM: Combo BR/sitting room/study, (28’x17’). Room has fridge & microwave. Bright, w/windows on 3 sides, kitchen privileges, W/D access, wireless internet, parking, 1.4 miles from Nassau Hall @ Princeton University. $1,200/mo. utilities included. Short or long term. (609) 924-4210. 12-04 FOR RENT: 2-bedroom apartment is available January 2020, in a quiet residential area in downtown Princeton. Short walk to Princeton U, Palmer Square & Public Library. $1,950/ month including heat & water. Offstreet parking. No smoking or pets. (609) 758-9712. Please leave a message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours. 12-04 PRINCETON-Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time for studio apartment on Princeton estate. Big windows with views over magnificent gardens, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, full bath with tub & shower. Separate entrance, parking. Possible use as an office or art studio. (609) 924-5245. tf CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf
CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE with 5+ years experience working in Princeton & Pennington. Available for full-time employment. Can do day or nighttime. Call Gladys at (609) 775-3007. 11-27-2t HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by Polish lady. Please call Monika for a free estimate. (609) 540-2874. 11-20-4t CLEANING-EXTENSIVE GENERAL HOME & OFFICE: Move in, move out cleaning. Free estimates. Years of experience, references available. Call Cande Villegas, (609) 310-2048. 11-27-3t HOME HEALTH AIDE/ COMPANION AVAILABLE: NJ certified with 20 years experience. Please call Cindy, (609) 227-9873. 11-27-3t PRINCETON HOME FOR RENT: Location, Location & Lots of Light! Warm, cute 2-bedroom cottage on a private road. Available Dec. 1, $2,250/mo. (646) 784-1768. 11-13-5t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Private, quiet suite with 4 offices with approx. 950 sq. ft. on ground floor. $1,700 per month rent; utilities included. We can build to suit your business. Email recruitingwr@ gmail.com 11-20-4t PROFESSIONAL OFFICE: Newly renovated, waiting area, kitchenette, ground floor, ample parking. Internet & phone line included. Available for immediate sublease. Looking for tenant to compliment mental health practice in Princeton. Call Stephen (201) 232-2766. 11-27-3t SINGING LESSONS by caring teacher with a super technique. Graduate of Manhattan School of Music. More than 30 years experience. Voice teacher at Princeton Adult School. Private studios in NYC & Princeton. Makes a wonderful gift. (732) 616-9336; abm165w66@gmail.com 12-04-3t 6 BEDROOM RUSTIC COUNTRY HOME: 10 minutes north of Princeton, in the small village of Blawenburg, Skillman, $3,010 discounted monthly rent: http://princetonrentals. homestead.com or (609) 333-6932. 11-13-6t DISTINCTIVE NASSAU STREET APARTMENTS: THE RESIDENCES AT CARNEVALE PLAZA 2 & 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, high ceilings, upscale finishes, gas fireplaces, full size wash/dryers, 5 burner gas range, double oven, NYstyle rooftop patio, onsite parking. Next to Princeton University. Secure entry and common area cameras. 2 bedroom unit available now, $3,280/month. (609) 477-6577 Ext. 1 10-02-12t LAWRENCEVILLE TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT: Corner unit. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Pool/Tennis. All appliances available. Call (609) 216-0092. $1,700/mo. plus utilities & CC. 12-04-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 12-25-4t
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123 123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, updated 4Pennington bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated $700,000 throughout. throughout. throughout. throughout. Set back from the road on its large lot, this 4 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bath home offers a quiet setting to create your own personal oasis.
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BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE:
123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Pennington (Lease) $3,500 throughout. This commercial lease property consists of six office spaces ranging from approximately 195 to609-555-0000 339 sq feet per room, a $870,000 $870,000 609-555-0000 small kitchen area, with a waiting room and one bathroom.
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Ewing $649,900 throughout. Stonegate at Braeburn! 4 BR, 2.5 Bath custom homes on Stoneham Rd in Ewing. Starting at $399,900. Open every $870,000 609-555-0000 $870,000 609-555-0000 Sat/Sun 12-4pm and by appt. 19 lots and 2 Quick Delivery homes left!
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Yardley $531,300 throughout. Tucked away on 2.56 acres in Lower Makefield Twp sits this larger 4 bedroom, 3 full bath farmhouse that dates back $870,000 609-555-0000 $870,000 to 1830. Calling all hobbyists who 609-555-0000 are looking for a 4-6 car detached garage to hold your classic cars and a very large barn to hold equipment.
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Pennington $565,000 throughout. For the price, you’ll be hard pressed to find a sturdier built and more updated home than this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom $870,000 609-555-0000 Colonial in Pennington’s sought-after Brandon Farms. $870,000 609-555-0000 With 80 percent steel construction, and luxurious accents throughout, this home is a bargain, not to mention move-in ready!
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I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 AWARD WINNING HOME FURNISHINGS Custom made pillows, cushions. Window treatments, table linens and bedding. Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 05-01-20
123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, Titusville $379,000 4 bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Built new in 2014. Owners selected this lot in charming throughout. Titusville to build their beautiful home. Features include; 3/4
123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, $329,000 4Lawrenceville bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Character abounds in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath Lawrence throughout. Dutch Colonial. Built in 1948 and filled with authentic period
finished basement, fenced rear yard with 2 sheds and fresh paint inside.
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, $999,999 4Pennington bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. New QUICK DELIVERY home in Hopewell Township throughout. by Rockwell Custom. Enclave of 8 custom homes, the
community is located in the award winning Hopewell Twp $870,000 School District and convenient to 609-555-0000 Pennington School, PDS, $870,000 609-555-0000 Stuart Country Day.
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, updated 4Montgomery bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial,$1,074,222 updated throughout. Beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 BA Colonial in Fieldstone Glen throughout. development on 4.34 acres of premium wooded lot. Gourmet kit., top line SS appliances, travertine tile floors.
$870,000 Professionally landscaped. $870,000 609-921-2700
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MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-31-20 HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST:
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123 MAIN STREET, PENNINGTON Franklin Park STREET, PENNINGTON $1,598,000 123 MAIN 4 bedrooms, baths, colonial, updated Elegant custom built2.5 estate on 8+ premier acres just minutes 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated to Princeton Univ, private, tranquil, resort like setting. Two throughout. throughout. master suites total 5 BR, 4.5 BA, chef’s kitchen w/Viking appliances, 3 car gar.
$870,000 609-921-2700 $870,000
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123 MAIN STREET, PENNINGTON Franklin Twp. STREET, PENNINGTON $635,000 123 MAIN 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated 4 bed 3 full bath in Prestigious Princeton Manor, a 4Fabulous bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated Toll Brothers Community. Active Adult living at its Finest…. throughout. throughout. 609-921-2700 MLS#NJMX122514 $870,000 $870,000
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123 MAIN Lambertville $825,000 123 MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, updated Center Hall Brick Col. colonial, located in The Hills of 4Exquisite bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated Hunterdon, special features incl. 3 levels of gracious living throughout. throughout. space, state of the art saltwater pool and entertaining area
123 MAIN Robbinsville $373,872 123 MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, 2.5 colonial, updated to own level, 2100 sq. ft townhome in 4Opportunity bedrooms, 2.5a 3baths, baths, colonial, updated Washington Town Center.. 3 BR 4 BA, Open concept includes throughout. throughout. a custom kit w/island, mosaic tiles, granite counters, and
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