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At the end of a marathon, five-and-a- hit because their assumptions are wrong. planner Tony Nelessen commented that half-hour meeting Monday evening that It’s a nice application,” he said, “but it’s while Princeton needs another hotel, the ended after 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Princ- oversized and oversold.” proposed plan is too big. He noted that Over the weekend New Jersey passed eton’s Zoning Board of Adjustment voted the Graduate Hotel in New Haven, ConAnother neighbor objected to a solid Homefront’s Week of Hope the 1 million mark in COVID-19 vaccine in favor of a plan to turn an office building brick wall to be built behind the Chambers necticut, has only 72 rooms. “Why do we Features Forums, Art, doses administered, with 1,085,595 re- at 20 Nassau Street into a 180-room hotel. Street section, saying it would block light need 178 rooms in Princeton?” he asked. Volunteering . . . . . . . . . 5 ported by Tuesday morning, February 9, Chicago-based Graduate Hotels, which and make his utility bills go up. Melina “Is it to make the model work, or is it about PU Juniors Create including 842,971 first doses and 242,362 has properties in university towns in the Bilic of Bank Street said she didn’t un- some level of financial greed?” Nelessen Proposals to Enhance Equity second doses. United States and the United Kingdom, derstand why she couldn’t get permission was critical of the plan for the back of the In COVID Crisis . . . . . . .10 The demand for vaccines continues will repurpose the building at Nassau to put a skylight in, while “someone can building on Chambers Street that will face to exceed the supply, however, and resi-• DO rooms. I don’t HAVE DISC • DOES THEthink PAIN SEEM TO TRAVEL? Bank Street properties, saying it looks like Princeton Academy andYOU Chambers streets while PROBLEMS? demolish- get a waiver for 178 dents throughout the state continue to ing a three-story building on Chambers that’s fair.” Withdraws Application for a penal colony or warehouse. The plan “is THE PAINit with SEEM TO HAVE • ARE BEING TOLDContinued TO on Page 8 face frustration and delays in scheduling• DOES Artificial Turf Fields . . . 11 Bank Street resident and YOU professional Street and replacing a five-story appointments to get the shot. On Monday, A addition LIFE OF “JUST LIVE WITH IT?” to theITS hotel.OWN? The entrance will be NJSO Marks Lunar February 8, New Jersey Gov. Phil Mur- on Chambers Street. New Year With Virtual phy pointed out that the vaccine picture• IS YOUR SLEEP AFFECTED BY PAIN? • HAVE YOU TRIED EVERYTHING? While some residents and business Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 in the state is improving, with New Jersey expecting nearly 250,000 doses from the owners have been in favor of the plan, Ivy League Products Forty-five years ago, historian PCarter theOgood r i n c e t Americans o n A c u pand u n ctot ucontinue re and r i e nand tal federal government next week, up from several who live on neighboring Bank Enjoyed Banner Season in M e d i c i n e u s e s a c u p u n c t u r e , e l e c t rfor oG. Woodson’s concept of “Negro History necessary work to perfect our Union Street have expressed major concerns PRINCETON AREA THIS IS WHAT IT IS about 130,000 doses per week delivered NFL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 analgesia, andAmerican.” customized herbal formulas Week” was expanded to become Black every about blocked light, traffic, noise, and the RESIDENTS NO in recent weeks. LIKE TO SUFFER few, if any, side ef fects, History Month. 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Friends of Princeton Open Space invites the public to join “LOVE Your Park Day” at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve on Saturday, February 13. There will be two sessions: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m. During this outdoor work session, volunteer stewards will work under the guidance of the natural resource manager using pr u ners, loppers, and hand saws to remove invasive vines and shrubs from the woodland habitat that borders the park entrance. The work will help to ensure a future forest canopy, provide native habitat for wildlife, and enhance the educational and aesthetic experience for visitors of the preserve. Volunteers should bring their own mask, water bottle, and work gloves. Social distancing practices will be followed when working by maintaining a 6-foot distance from others and by wearing a mask when unable to maintain this distance. Wearing long sleeves, long pants, and work boots, and dressing in layers, is recommended. Due to limitations on gathering, registration via Eventbrite is required. Visit fopos. org for the links. For more information, email info @ fopos.org with “Volunteer 2/13” in the subject line.
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“I’ll probably just stay in my dorm room with my girlfriend and get some takeout from town, drink a bottle of wine, and watch some movies. Not sure where we’re ordering from, what wine we’re getting, or what we’re watching, but that will all get figured out this week.” —Scott Overbey, PU Class of 2021, Cincinnati, Ohio
Margaret: “Nothing different – just more of the wonderful same which includes long walks on some of our magnificent trails here in Princeton. Herrontown Woods is one of our favorites, but we’d like to blaze a new trail this year and look for a path that we have not tried in the Pinelands.” Scott: “There’s a 50-mile trail down in the Pinelands called the Batona Trail that we want to hike on with our snow shoes.” — Scott Sillars and Margaret Griffin, Princeton
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Dhvani: “I’m going to a Galentine’s Day thing with my girlfriends, where we go out to a fancy lunch and get dressed up and we do a secret Santa kind of gift exchange.” Vikram: “I don’t have any date plans for Valentine’s Day. I’ll probably just take a walk around campus and see some friends and take it easy.” — Vikram Manisankar, Monroe Township with Dhvani Sodha, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Giovanni: “We’re planning dinner at a restaurant called Ventanas. It’s a very nice restaurant and very new and we’ve been wanting to try it, so we thought Valentine’s Day would be the perfect special occasion for it.” —Giovanni Pesante, Plainsboro with Uzaina Soto, Bronx, N.Y.
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project] can have on Bank Street, but also on the community,” she said. “Graduate Hotels is a real team player. We trust they will continue to be strong team players in the community.” Former Mayor Liz Lempert com mented t hat becaus e of the hotel tax, the project would benefit all taxpayers in town. She added that while she appreciated the concerns of Bank Street residents, she urged the board to keep the entire community in mind. “Hav ing another hotel in Princeton has been a goal of the mayor and Council, because we lose so many visitors to town who are staying out on Route 1,” she said. “They’re not around to help support the restaurants and businesses.” Gund Investment Corporation’s historic building at 14 Nassau Street shares a party wall with 20 Nassau Street. Attorney Thomas Letizia, representing the investment firm, said owner Gordon Gund does not oppose the plans, but does have concerns about the effect of demolition and construction on his building’s structure, employees, and tenants. He asked for certain assurances and conditions, to which Graduate agreed. The project is expected to take 24 to 26 months to complete, and will eventually create 100 jobs, Graduate representatives said. Tim Ryan, the company’s chief investment officer, said a conservative estimate is that the hotel could bring over $7 million a year in economic impact. “The market is wildly underserved,” he said. “The municipality is missing out on millions of dollars of tax revenues.” —Anne Levin
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but hoped for, better future in the North. She will share stories of some of these migrants, and discuss how their arrival changed life and culture in New Jersey’s cities. The Trent House Museum is beginning to collect oral histories of African American families who settled in Trenton after leaving the South or other regions and countries during the period of the Great Migration from 1916 to 1970. Anyone who would like more information or learn how to share their family’s story is encouraged to contact the Trent House Association at trentonhouseassociation@verizon.net or (609) 989-0087. To register for the Zoom e v e n t , v i s i t h t t p s : // b i t . ly/3o3DJAn. A pay-as-youwish donation of $10 is suggested and can be made by PayPal at williamtrenthouse. org/donation.html.
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for New Jersey and a former Princeton councilwoman, Howard described the class assignment t hat star ted the discussion and led her students to create detailed proposals that they eventually presented to a Zoom gathering of a dozen senior staff at the NJDOH. “We started this by asking: ‘Is COVID an equalizer or a magnifier?’’ said Howard in a February 6 phone i nter v iew. “Us ua lly you think that a communicable disease is an equal opportunity infector. It doesn’t know class, race, or other traditional boundaries. But we ended up concluding that the pandemic was not an equalizer but instead was magnifying and preying on inequalities, so that class and race and pr iv ileges protected people and COVID was preying on those inequities.” Howard, who redesigned
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her course curriculum in shifting the focus from state health policy generally to policy addressing health issues in the pandemic, called on her class of 11 juniors majoring in SPIA and working on their 25-page junior papers to work towards health policy solutions for the state of New Jersey. “Making the subject matter so current and relevant was really helpful,” she said. “It’s that much more engaging when you’re talking about something that is so topical, especially bringing in the reckoning on racial justice. Students have been living in the same moments we’ve all been living in with this reckoning, and bringing that into the classroom and applying that was really meaningful.” Howard ack nowledged the difficulties in making connections on Zoom, but she carried out two strategies that helped. First, she was able to hold office hours in her backyard during the fall months for students who lived in the area or were staying with friends in nearby rented houses. “Even sitting 10 feet apart with masks is still connecting in a way that you can’t connect electronically,” she said. “Also, I’ve gotten better at Zoom, and the University has been very helpful,” she added. “Princeton has done a lot of training for the faculty, and we’ve found some ways to make the most of the technology.” Howard described some
of the students’ proposals. “One student looked at how New Jersey was faring compared with other states at depopulating jails and prisons and came up with proposals for the most efficient and fair ways to depopulate jails and prisons,” she said. “One of the course themes was that people in congregate living situations are at greater risk for COVID. We know that from long-term care settings, but also from prisons and for migrant farm workers.” She cited another student who investigated ways to protect migrant farm workers, who tend to live in dormitories or other very close quarters and because of their immigration status are reluctant to interact with the health care system. “He found that Michigan was doing a very good job of protecting migrant farm workers and recommended that the state of New Jersey learn from Michigan,” she said. Two of Howard’s students worked at long-term care (LTC) centers, investigating, among other issues, what can be done to create isolation wards for people who have been discharged from the hospital and tested positive for COVID. She noted that about 40 percent of COVID-related deaths have been at LTCs. Another student in Howard’s class researched the subject of inequity in addressing the Black maternal mortality crisis, which has been a focal point for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. Howard pointed out that Black women are five times more likely to die from preg-
nancy-related causes than white women, and Howard’s student investigated how the pandemic might have affected that situation. The student developed a perspective on ways that the state could support at-home birthing as a possible means of promoting safer birthing options during the pandemic. She proposed expanding Medicaid coverage for home births and midwives to make them more affordable and accessible. “I am so proud of the work they did,” said Howard. “Each topic was compelling, and I was impressed by their ability to dive deep and grapple with the challenges and tradeoffs in implementing health policy, especially during a pandemic.” She went on, “The health department officials were very impressed with how thoughtful and specific the st udents’ research was. One of the staffers even asked to follow up with one of my students to find out more about their research, and they asked to read the students’ final papers, so I shared the papers with them.” Howard noted that on many of these issues the NJDOH was already doing many of the things that were proposed, but they were limited by time and budget constraints. New Jersey was one of the first states hit by the pandemic, and officials had to learn on the job. “The tragedy of learning by doing,” Howard said. “In many instances they responded to the students’ proposals saying, ‘Yes, we’re going to be doing that.’” Delving into problems af-
fecting LTCs, including staff shortages, lack of personal protective equipment, and care requiring close contact, Emma Davis, a junior and SPIA concentrator, studied the data, pored through newspaper ar ticles, and conducted interviews. “The lacking federal response wasn’t bad at its root because states could shape policies according to their populations and resources, but it led to avoidable mistakes,” she said. “There is clear evidence, for example, that if these facilities had been warned earlier about the threat of COVID-19, actions could have been taken sooner to prevent spread.” H e r prop o s a ls to t h e NJDOH included targeted testing and isolation of sick patients, higher wages to bolster staffing, and a prioritized vaccine protocol for staff and patients. “T he h igh light of t he course for me was presenting our research topics and policy recommendations to New Jersey health officials and discussing barriers to policy implementation into communities,” Davis wrote in an email. “Understanding the complex structures in place, such as states balancing their budget at the end of each fiscal year, was by far the most valuable learning experience for creating effective policies.” Additional funding to assist Howard in redesigning the course came from Princeton’s 250th Anniversary Fund for Innovation in Undergraduate Education. —Donald Gilpin
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Unless otherwise indicated, all are presented virtually. The Arts Council of Princeton displays “Legends of the Arts: A Black History Month Exhibit” through March 6. Presented by Museums in Motion, it invites visitors to learn about poet Langston Hughes, Princeton native Paul Robeson, actress Lena Horne, and The Supremes, among other influential figures. On February 27, local artist Kenneth Lewis Jr. leads an exploration of the Harlem Renaissance and the collages of Romare Bearden. This is a hands-on workshop in which participants can use basic supplies they have at home. It is designed for all ages, and free. Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org. Princeton Public Library presents a program Wednesday, February 10 from 7-8 p.m. titled “The Same Principle Lives in Us: People of African Descent in the American
Revolution,” offered by the Museum of the American Revolution. Stories will be told, and objects from the collection will be used, to help imagine what the war was like for Phyllis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman, and others. Register at princetonlibrary.org. The library also sponsors “Black Citizens in the Age of Jim Crow” on February 25 from 7-8 p.m. Based on the New-York Historical Society’s 201919 exhibition, this virtual presentation explores Black A mer icans’ st r uggle for equality under the law from 1865 through World War I. Registration is required. Visit princetonlibrary.libnet.info. Princeton Senior Resource Center has been observing Black History Month with “Perspectives on Church and Race.” The next program in the series is February 12 at 1 p.m. Sushama Austin-Connor, program administrator for continuing education and the Center for Black Church Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary, will lead
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Convocation Room. Another in-person event is February 16 at 9 p.m., when the “Black Cultural Expression Showcase: A Glimpse of Black History as Portrayed Through the Arts” features student dancers, actors, singers, and poets at Richardson Auditorium. Visit tickets. princeton.edu. Several faculty members take part in “Performing Race: Cross-Cultural Experiences in Higher Education,” a discussion about “acting white” as well as African, Caribbean, and multiracial representation on campus, February 20 at 7 p.m. in McCosh 10. Visit Princeton.edu for a complete list. The popular Gospel Brunch fundraiser for the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum in Skillman and the Sourland Conservancy in Hopewell is a virtual concert this year, on February 20. Baritone Keith Spencer and pianist Peter Hilliard will perform to raise proceeds for the Sourland Education and Exhibit Center, to be located next to the museum’s home at the Mt. Zion AME Church on Hollow Road in Skillman. Tickets are $30. The concert can be viewed on YouTube. Informational segments and interviews with board members and staff for the museum, which celebrates Black history in the area, are also included. Visit ssaamuseum. org to purchase tickets. “Open the Door, I’ll Get it Myself: The Great Migration to New Jersey” is the title of a program planned for February 27 at 1 p.m. by history scholar Linda Caldwell Epps, presented by the William Trent House Museum. Epps will explore the factors leading Blacks to take on
the challenges and risks of leaving communities in the South for an unknown, but hoped for, better future in the North. She plans to share stories of some of these migrants and discuss how their arrival changed life and culture in New Jersey cities. The program is pay-as-youwish, with a $10 suggested donation. Visit williamtrenthouse.org. The Trent House is now beginning to collect oral histories of African American families who settled in Trenton during the Great Migration, 1916-1970. To share a family’s story or get more information, email trenthouseassociation@verizon .net. In a collaboration of the Princeton Family YWCA and the Princeton High School Minority Student Achievement Network, Black History Month is being celebrated with weekly Bingo games on Thursdays at 6 p.m. But instead of calling out numbers, players read short blurbs about the accomplishments of noteworthy Black Americans. During the first week, participants learned about various Black inventors, including Garrett Morgan, credited with three-light traffic light; Mary Van Brittan Brown, the inventor of the home security system; Lonnie G. Johnson, who came up with the Super Soaker water gun; and Sarah Boone, the inventor of the ironing board. The February 11 bingo is focused on Black musicians, the February 18 on Black movie stars, and the final event on February 25 features Black leaders. Winners at the end of each round get a $5 gift card to Pizza Den, a Black-owned pizzeria
on Nassau Street. Register at http://bit.ly/3oENCok. Mercer County Library’s Lawrenceville headquarters’ events honoring Black history include “Famous Inventors,” aimed at children 6-12 on February 17 at 6 p.m.; and “Black Women’s Role in the Suffrage Movement,” for an older audience on February 22 at 7 p.m. Chanelle Nyree Rose, associate professor of history and director of the Africana Studies Program at Rowan University, will examine the long struggle for suffrage, with a particular focus on race and African American women. Visit mcl.org for registration information. An exhibit at Artworks Trenton running through March 6 is a retrospective of the artist Khalilah Sebree, who “filters the world through the eyes of an African American Muslim woman and educator,” according to a release about the show. Look for a variety of large scale, mixed-media paintings, and drawings. There are several series in the collection, with a contemporary Islamic flavor. Artworks is at 19 Everett Alley. Dance fans can observe Black History Month with a special program being streamed by New York’s City Center, free throughout the month on YouTube or NyCityCenter.org. Tap artist Dormeshia performs her “Lady Swings the Blues,” choreographer Jamar Rober ts dances his “Morani/Mungu (Black Warrior/Black God),” and American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Calvin Royal II performs “to be seen” by Kyle Abraham. —Anne Levin
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To the Editor: This year started with the historic inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris and their commitment to unity and strengthening our democracy. PDMC and PCDO were thrilled to play a small part in this historic moment in the 2020 elections, and in this historic moment we call on our fellow Democrats to serve our community by considering running for elected office — we all have a role to play in advancing unity and strengthening our democracy. As president of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO), in conjunction with Tommy Parker, the chair of Princeton Democratic Municipal Committee (PDMC), we are writing to encourage all Princeton Democrats to consider serving their community by getting more involved in the local Democratic Party or the local government. In this year’s election, there will be a Primary Election in June and a General Election in November for two open seats on Princeton Council. On the ballot will be candidates for New Jersey governor and state Assembly and Senate representatives. In Mercer County, we will elect a county surrogate and three county commissioners. We invite you to join us at an open house meeting, which will be held via Zoom, on Saturday, February 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. to find out more about running and participating. The meeting is open to all, but you must RSVP so we can send you the Zoom link. Please respond to Patty Soll at patty@ princetondems.org. Topics to be covered include how candidates get on the ballot, the local Democratic Party endorsement process, and the differences between the PDMC and the PCDO. Local candidates should let us know by February 28 at the latest if they intend to seek the endorsement of the PCDO and/or the PDMC in March. We want to thank the community as well as the members of the Princeton Democratic Municipal Committee and the PCDO for their support of a transparent and vibrant political culture that helps keep our government responsive to its residents. AFSHEEN SHAMSI President, Princeton Community Democratic Organization
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Princeton University Public Lectures and Partners Present “Money and War — An American Conversation” on Wednesday, February 17 at 5 p.m. The participants are Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ayad Akhtar, historian of India Faisal Devji, and novelist and scholar Sadia Abbas. The speakers will consider Akhtar’s novel, Homeland Elegies, “as a new kind of American novel, neither diasporic nor postcolonial, a 9/11 novel without being about 9/11, and a major work of fiction about the Trump presidency and its prehistory.” Writing in The New York Times, Dwight Garner calls Homeland Elegies “a beautiful novel about an American son and his immigrant father that has echoes of The Great Gatsby and that circles, with pointed intellect, the possibilities and limitations of American life.” Homeland Elegies has been named one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of 2020. This virtual event is hosted in partnership with Labyrinth Books, Princeton University’s
Lewis Center for the Arts, McCarter Theatre, Princeton’s Office of the Dean of Religious Life, Princeton’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and The Princeton Public Library. Ayad Akhtar is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (for the play Disgraced) and an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Sadia Abbas is associate professor of English at Rutgers University. Her work focuses on postcolonial literature and theory and the culture and politics of Islam in modernity. She is the author of the novel The Empty Room and of At Freedom’s Limit: Islam and the Postcolonial Predicament. Faisal Devji is professor of Indian History and director of the Asian Studies Center at Oxford University. He is interested in Indian political thought as well as that of modern Islam. His broader concerns include ethics and violence in a globalized world. His most recent book is Muslim Zion: Pakistan as a Political Idea. For the link to register, visit labyrinthbooks.com.
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The Ballad of Wardell Gray: Celebrating a Jazz Legend at 100
ooking out the back window Monday afternoon I saw three deer in the snow behind the big black boulder, our piece of the Princeton Ridge. Led by a stag with a classic set of antlers, they were there and gone in the space of a minute. Something in that snow scene, the sudden wonder of it, resonated with my thoughts about Wardell Gray, whose 100th birthday is this Saturday, February 13. At that moment I was thinking someone should write a song for Wardell, something like “Percy’s Song” by Bob Dylan, the Fairport Convention cover, with Sandy Denny singing her heart out (“Turn turn turn again, turn turn to the rain and the wind”), infusing the words with so much passion and warmth that the monstrous injustice of the story makes you feel uplifted and brought down at the same time. But Wardell’s tale is deeper and darker than that. Dylan could write another song in the same key, or maybe something righteously outraged like “Hurricane.” For a kinder, gentler version with an edge, you could look to Stew, who wrote a lovely tribute to Thelonious Monk for his group the Negro Problem. Or better yet, something along the melodic lines of “Nature Boy” as rendered by Nat King Cole in 1948, the year Wardell came into his own as the star tenor sax soloist with Benny Goodman and then Count Basie, with his epic solos on “The King” and “Little Pony.” Thanks in great part to the national exposure that came from playing with Goodman, Wardell jumped from nowhere to fourth place in the tenor sax division of the 1948 Metronome poll. To understand why Lester Young “gave a blanket endorsement” of Gray when asked who the best tenor man of the new generation was, all you have to do is listen to the Goodman small group performing “Mary’s Idea,” a nice, genteel, crisply swinging little number — until a tenor sax life-force blazes through the tidy chamber-music table setting and takes everything to another level. What you’re hearing is the epitome of the late Whitney Balliet’s phrase for jazz, “the sound of surprise” — joyous energy, moving fast and fluid, full of life and love in the playing. Whether he was playing or speaking, Wardell Gray was one of the most articulate jazz musicians of his time, Black or white. Along with his interest in serious literature, classical music, ballet, gourmet cooking, leftwing politics, and existential philosophy, he belonged to the NAACP at a time when the group was considered radical enough to assure him a place in the files of the FBI. He was also devoted to
his wife and stepdaughter, writing in one of his last letters that he looked forward to the three of them “working hard, studying, going to school, perfecting ourselves for one another.” Half a year later on the opening night of the first mixed-race night club in Las Vegas, his body was found in a drainage ditch on the outskirts of town. Though drugs were involved and foul play was ruled out after an abbreviated investigation, the circumstances were mysterious enough to inspire Bill Moody’s 1995 detective novel, Death of a Tenor Man. The Curse Abraham Ravett’s invaluable 1994 documentary Forgotten Tenor, which is available on DVD at the Princeton Public Library, contains numerous references to the “curse,” meaning the part heroin played in Gray’s death, which is discussed
have six senses because that other sense has to deal with that monster out there.” Infectious Fervor Jazz biographer Dave Gelly describes what the jazz world lost on May 25, 1955: “Wardell Gray’s clear, bright, almost severe tone was matched by an improvised line of such sculptural purity that expressive devices of any kind would have been out of place. He negotiated the chromatic intricacies of bebop with spare, athletic grace and a burning intelligence that can bring tears to the eyes. He was the greatest of all bebop tenor saxophonists and his untimely death is a cause of infinite regret.” In the chapter devoted to Gray in Ten Modern Jazzmen, Michael James writes: “When he died the modern jazz scene lost a man whose powers of imagination and
one of the most used terms, along with “unremitting swing.” He has also been called the “Missing Link between Swing and Bop” and compared to “a comet tearing through the center of late 40s bop” or “a falling star” that “flashed across the jazz horizon.” Playing His Heart Out Interviewed in Forgotten Tenor, Count Basie bassist Jimmie Lewis provides an earthier, more spontaneous picture of Wardell in action: “He liked to tell jokes. But he was very tender hearted, he would cry in a minute, you know? Little things could upset him. He was very serious about all his music too, he liked everything to be just right, and when he’d come on the bandstand, it was all business, he always knew where he was going. His tone was very melodic, unless he was playing something fast. He used to create as he went along, you know? You can always tell when something new pops into his mind while he’s playing, because he’d always smile, you can see him smiling while he’s playing his horn. I’d like to see him featured in a film where he could really show off his talent. Say it was just the band playing in the background, and put him out front, and he plays the first chorus, and right in the middle of the thing he says, come on, let’s play, let’s play now! And he played that thing, he played his heart out man, and he gave the whole band a lift because he had so much to offer you know?” Mind Reading esides being a time-traveler, YouTube’s a mind reader. Or so it seems when this ingenious and totally amoral online illusionist follows me from Fanny Mendelssohn to Billie Holiday, Schubert to Wardell Gray without a hitch. Admitted, YT’s acts of association are triggered by the choices I’ve made, whether it’s the second movement from Schuberts Octet, or the second take of Gray’s reinvention of Gershwin’s “The Man I Love,” with spirited, sensitive accompaniment by Dodo Marmarosa. Heard for the first time late one night in November 1998, the familiar Gershwin melody never quite revealed itself, as if it were haunting a song I had never heard before. —Stuart Mitchner The cover of Forgotten Tenor shows Wardell Gray smilingly enduring the playful embrace of Stan Hasselgaard, the Swedish clarinetist who played with him in the Benny Goodman septet and considered him “the best tenor in America.”
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in detail by someone who was on the scene at the time, tenor man Teddy Edwards. Besides implying that this ugly death was emblematic of more than drugs and the stresses and excesses of the jazz life, Edwards seems to suggest that the Jim Crow environment of Las Vegas was itself a contributing factor. When Gray didn’t show up for the second show, Edwards knew that “something was drastically wrong because in Las Vegas at that time, black people weren’t allowed to go into the places on the Strip, and so he had to be in some form of trouble, either in the hospital or in jail or dead.” Later, when asked about “the inherent racism” in America, Edwards said: “We’ve been living with that demon all our lives …. Black people in America
execution, impressive as they were, had always been at one with the infectious fervor of his art.” The range of responses inspired by Gray was attuned both to the style of his playing and his body language, as this compendium of various reviews and liner notes indicates: “elegant, yet powerful,” “rare grace and beauty,” “cruises effortlessly through the changes with a logical ease,” “long, smooth, swinging phrases,” “lithe melodic lines,” “lucid fluency,” “lyrical, blues-inflected angularity,” “unfaltering linear invention,” “smooth, consistent tone,” “constant emotional pulse,” “dreamy, lilting,” “beautifully agile,” “beautiful and sensitive,” and so on and on, with “consistency”
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ew Jersey Symphony Orchestra celebrated the Year of the Ox last week by launching six days of performances and demonstrations leading up to a virtual concert on Saturday night. Led by NJSO Music Director Xian Zhang, Saturday’s concert premiere featured members of the Orchestra as well as guest artists performing both classical works and traditional Chinese songs. Saturday night’s event was preceded by five days of short performances and demonstrations of Lunar New Yearrelated activities. Highlights of this series including NJSO violinist Ming Yang and her daughter Jade Lucia Nieczkowski performing an elegant arrangement of “Fisherman’s Song at Eventide” and New Jersey middle school student Harmony Zhu playing a fiery interpretation of Frédéric Chopin’s Ballade No. 4 in F Minor. Audiences tuning into this series cold also learn how to cook Tteokguk — a traditional Korean New Year’s soup made with sliced rice cakes taught by NJSO principal bassist Ha-Young Jung — as well as a variety of wontons, demonstrated by violinist Xin Zhao. More than a year in the making, Saturday night’s concert was the third annual NJSO Lunar New Year celebration. Music Director Zhang and the Symphony have used this event over the past few years to collaborate with other artists and community organizations, attracting new audiences in the process. Expanding into a week-long celebration was a new innovation this year, and several of the artists who participated in demonstrations during the week were part of Saturday night’s performance. NJSO opened the concert with the same piece which has opened all of its Lunar New Year celebrations — Spring Festival Overture by 20th-century Chinese composer Li Huanzhi. This piece was scored for full orchestra, which was not possible this year, and Saturday’s opening was a 2019 archival recording accompanied by visual images of the past two Lunar New Year concerts. New Jersey Symphony turned back to its current roster with Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Andante Cantabile for Cello and Orchestra, featuring principal cellist Jonathan Spitz. Originally the second movement of a string quartet and a favorite of the composer, this piece was arranged by Tchaikovsky himself for solo cello and string orchestra. Conductor Zhang led Spitz and a string ensemble of just over 20 in a recording session in late January at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, spacing string players across the stage. Maintaining very subtle conducting gestures, Zhang guided the players through a work rooted in early 19th-century elegance while Spitz provided rich cello playing. Beginning right off with solo cello, Spitz played consistently with minimal vibrato but maximum refinement, allowing the opening Russian folk tune to unfold. NJSO featured two outstanding soloists in this concert, including pianist George
Li, who recently graduated from a joint Harvard University/New England Conservatory program. Li’s website shows an image of the pianist with his fingers on fire, and that certainly was the case in his performance of Franz Liszt’s arrangement of Franz Schubert’s art song “Der Erlkönig.” Liszt’s piano works are notoriously demonic, and the piano transcription of Schubert’s tale of a child’s death and the supernatural was full of frenzied technical requirements. In Li’s interpretation, the octaves in his left hand showed his strength, complemented by rapid-fire repeated octaves in his right hand. Li found dynamic contrast and drama throughout the music and maintained continuous suspense and drive, with each return to the refrain more intense. Xuefei Yang is China’s leading classical guitarist, and is particularly known for transferring techniques of China’s more traditional instruments to the guitar. Yang gracefully conveyed a free-flowing melody of the traditional “Fisherman’s Song at Eventide,” with even arpeggios and cleanly-played repeated notes. Yang also joined NJSO cellist Na-Young Baek and the ensemble of strings for Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango. With a virtuosic guitar part which skipped all over the fretboard, Yang provided a percussive effect to Baek’s solid melodic playing. Guitar, cello and strings together created an atmosphere which was very intense, as tangos tend to be. NJSO borrowed from the past and acknowledged the present in the choral works presented Saturday night. The Symphony has long-standing relationships with the Starry Arts Group Children’s Chorus, Peking University Philharmonic and Alumni Choruses and Montclair State University choruses, and all were part of this virtual concert. The Starry Arts Group Children’s Chorus performed virtually, with an animated and cleverlyedited rendition of Gu Jianfen’s “Spring Dawn” and “Singing and Smiling.” The young singers of this chorus demonstrated a solid ability to sing in two parts, even when far from one another. Don Besig’s “Flying Free” was performed by an ensemble of the Peking University Philharmonic Chorus remotely onstage, with members of the Alumni Chorus and singers from Montclair State University joining virtually. The singers were all accompanied by NJSO Conductor Zhang on the piano and NJSO principal flute Bart Feller, and the performance was brilliantly edited by NJSO violinist Darryl Kubian — no small feat with performers sending in their vocal parts from all over the world. ew Jersey Symphony Orchestra hopes to build on the past three years of its Lunar New Year celebrations to expand into representing more Asian countries in the coming years. This year’s Festival was an amalgamation of music and complicated technology. Plans are no doubt afoot for next year’s Festival, which hopefully can be presented with all its grandeur in a live space. —Nancy Plum
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BACK ON STAGE: New York City Ballet begins a digital spring season February 22 with performances of ballets including “Stravinsky Violin Concerto,” pictured here with dancers Taylor Stanley and Sara Mearns. The season takes place on the stage of the company’s home at Lincoln Center, but there is no live audience.
New York City Ballet Presents Digital Season
Beginning February 22, the New York City Ballet is back on stage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Performances, rehearsals, and conversations specially filmed at the theater make up the digital spring season, which runs through May. The company hopes to return to live performances in front of audiences in September. Ballets by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, and contemporary choreographers Justin Peck and Kyle Abra ha m are par t of the season. It begins with three week-long explorations of Balanchine’s “Prodigal Son,” “Theme and
Variations,” and “Stravinsky Violin Concerto” February 22-March 8. Each week will include a stream of a previously filmed performance, plus videos, podcasts, interviews with dancers who previously performed the roles, and rehearsal footage. “As the company continues to plan for our return to the Koch Theater stage in September for the start of the 2021-22 performance season, we will once again present a series of digital programs with much of the content newly filmed in our theater at Lincoln Center,” said Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford. “That glorious venue, NYCB’s home since 1964, has been dark for nearly a year, and to see the theater begin to re-
awaken with NYCB’s wonderful dancers performing new works by Justin Peck and Kyle Abraham, as well as iconic masterpieces by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, is going to be a thrilling experience for all of us.” Premieres will be the focus starting April 8. The work by Abraham is being created this month during a residency at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park in Tivoli, N.Y., and will be filmed at the end of February. The ballet company is also presenting workshops for different ages and levels of experience, including people with disabilities. For infor mation and a complete schedule of performances and workshops, visit nycballet.com.
Musical Happy Hours To Help Save Sourlands
The Sourland Conservancy has announced a monthly series of live musical shows featuring New Jersey artists. “The Sourland Mountain Happy Hour” is offered via Zoom on the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m., through June 3. Tickets are $10.
On March 4, Pat Foran performs. Next on April 1 is Jake Thistle; on May 6, Abbie Gardner; and on June 3, James Popik and Supernova. Danny Coleman of DannyColemansRockonRadio.com will emcee all five shows. Visit sourland. org for more information about the event and artists. Suzanne Parsons, chair of the Sourland Mountain Festival and coordinator of the Sourland Mountain Happy Hours, said, “Due to COVID, we will almost certainly not hold a live Sourland Mountain Festival this year. This will impact both the Sourland Conservancy’s work and our wonderful, local musical community. We want to do what we can to raise the spirits of our community — and raise important funds to support these ar tists and the env ironment.” T he S ourland Conservancy is a local nonprofit organization that is working to restore the forest in our region. The New Jersey Forest Ser vice estimates that over one million trees will die within the next few years due to an invasive insect, the emerald ash borer. “The Conservancy is working with public and private landowners to plant native trees, shrubs, and flowers to support wildlife, protect clean air and water, and s eques ter c arb on,” s aid Board President Dante DiPirro. “We all appreciate the tireless efforts of Suzanne Parsons, Jennifer Bryson, Cliff Wilson, Gery Juleff, and their team who put this series together.” Tickets are on sale now online at $10 per show. Registered attendees will be eligible for special deals or discounts ordered in advance from local sponsors Sourland Mountain Spirits, Unionville Vineyards, and F lou nder Brewer y. Visit sourland.org to purchase tickets and get further information.
Dryden Ensemble Presents Valentine’s Day Lecture-Recital
T he Dr yden E ns emble continues its virtual concerts when Lisa Terry presents a lecture-recital, “Leycester Lyra Viol Lessons” on Sunday, February 14 at 4 p.m. Terry plays the bass viol “lyra-way,” with melodies and chordal accompaniment just like a lute with a bow, in these 17th century lessons collected by English gentleman Peter Leycester. The program includes typical baroque dance movements like allemandes, courantes, and sarabandes, a few settings of folk songs,
VIOL ON VALENTINE’S DAY: Lisa Terry plays the bass viol “lyraway” in a virtual program Valentine’s Day afternoon, continuing The Dryden Ensemble’s current series of concerts. and some engaging character pieces named after folks such as “Guilllim” and “Mr. and Mrs. Daniels.” Terry performs and teaches viola da gamba and violoncello in New York City, where she is a member of Par t henia Viol Consor t. She is also a member of Princeton’s Dryden Ensemble. Terry is principal cellist and viol soloist with Tempesta di Mare, Philadelphia’s baroque orchestra, and she is past president of the Viola da Gamba Society of America. She was a founding member of ARTEK, and has performed with the New York Philharmonic, New York City Opera, Juilliard Opera Orchestra, Opera Lafayette, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Winter Park Bach Festival, Bethlehem Bach Festival, Concer t Royal, New York Collegium, American Classical Orchestra, Four Nations Ensemble, and Chicago Opera Theatre. T he D r yden E ns emble concludes its virtual concer ts on March 21 w ith Bach’s St. John Passion. For more information or to purchase tickets to the Febr uar y 14 event, v isit drydenensemble.org. Tickets range from $10 - $50.
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Edison Film Festival Offers Screenings, Talks
The Thomas Edison Film Festival, formerly known as the Black Maria Film Festival, kicks off its 2021 season February 20 at 7:30 p.m. with a free online screening and filmmaker conversation. The festival will premiere with a virtual screen-
ing of five award-winning films by Lisa Barcy, Otto Bell, Charley and Eriel Santagado, Lynne Sachs, and Sophie Shui. The films represent experimental, animation, documentary, and narrative genres. The screening will be preceded by a discussion with filmmakers led by director Jane Steuerwald, and the presentation of the Edison Innovation Award to Sachs. The festival is an international juried competition celebrating all genres and independent filmmakers across the globe. It was founded in 1981 and originally named for Thomas Edison’s West Orange film studio, whose resemblance to the familiar black-box shaped police paddy wagons sparked the nickname “black maria.” The festival’s relationship to Edison’s invention of the motion camera and the kinetoscope, and his experimentation with the short film, is at the core of the annual event. The festival received more than 500 submissions for the 2021 season from every continent except Antarctica. Jurors Margaret Parsons, head curator of film at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, and Henry Baker, filmmaker and former director of Synapse Video Center, chose 100 films and awarded the top prizes. Following the Princeton premiere, the films are made available for screenings in the United States and abroad. The premiered films will remain to view on-demand through February 21. Advance registration is required. Visit Princeton.edu for the Zoom link.
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nomination for her portrayal of Gloria Fajardo in Broadway’s On Your Feet. She also received a Drama Desk Award for her creation of the role of the hairdresser Daniela in In the Heights. She starred opposite Nathan Lane on Broadway in the Lincoln Center production of The Nance, which was then broadcast on PBS Great Performances. Burns will also appear in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film West Side Story.
FOUR WEEKS OF BACH: Princeton Symphony Orchestra musicians Andy Cho, Elaine He, and Sherry Hartman-Apgar are among those taking part in the upcoming series of concerts celebrating Bach’s “The Musical Offering.” (PSO staff screenshot)
PSO BRAVO! Project Presents Four-Part Series
Musicians of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s Das Musikalische Opfer (The Musical Offering), BWV 1079 over four musical episodes, released weekly on the orchestra’s website beginning Wednesday, February 17 through Wednesday, March 10. The PSO’s assistant conductor, Nell Flanders, is curating the project, which is being individually recorded in musicians’ homes then combined digitally. Each segment features one-six musicians and is hosted by Flanders who introduces t he music in tandem with conversations centering on Bach and his work. Each episode is free to the online community. The project is a community extension of the orchestra’s PSO BRAVO! Education Programs and includes
plans to actively involve student musicians of the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey and Trenton Music Makers in supplemental programming. P S O E xe c u t ive D ire c tor Marc Uys said, “These recorded presentations of Bach’s music are a gift from the Princeton Symphony Orchestra with participation by almost all of the PSO’s tenured musicians. We’re pleased to be able to offer this excursion into Bach’s measured world, a mental escape from the pandemic stresses of today. For students of music, there is an opportunity for hands-on exploration of Baroque music forms such as canon and round.” Flanders holds the recently named position of Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Georg and Joyce A lbers - Schonberg Assis tant Conductor. She brings her varied experiences as a professional conductor,
violinist, and educator to her work, and has conducted the orchestra in ballet, popular classics, and holiday concerts. Flanders is committed to educating the next generation of musicians and music lovers. Through a partnership of the PSO and the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey (YOCJ), she now serves as the conductor of the YOCJ’s Symphonic Orchestra. For more information, visit princetonsymphony.org.
George Street Playhouse Announces Streaming Season
Broadway’s Andréa Burns ( O n Your Fe et ; In the Heights) and television and film’s Maulik Pancholy (30 Rock; Weeds; Phineas and Ferb) will headline the start of George Street Playhouse’s newly announced 2021 season, starring in two fulllength comedies audiences can stream at home. “I am happy to announce
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A one-woman comedy about a single mom in search of cute shoes, the perfect dress, and a romantic table for two at a great restaurant, Bad Dates is a tale of dates gone wrong and looking for Mr. Right. The play is available to stream February 23-March 14. Peter Flynn directs.
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that George Street Playhouse will produce a season of four plays this season,” said Artistic Director David Saint. “During the last 10 months, we have reinvented how we go back into rehearsal, and how we get back to creating art and presenting it in a safe way. The arts are vital to our soul, and we are thrilled to bring these four streaming productions to the virtual stage until we can all be in the room together again.”
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Native American artists and modernist, still life, landscape, portrait, and genre paintings as well as works of decorative art. Visit the Museum’s website at artmuseum.pronceton. edu for digital access to the collections, a diverse portfolio of virtual programs, and updates on opportunities to visit in person.
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WW Arts Council Offers Valentine’s Day Art Kit
The West Windsor Arts Council is selling beautifully designed art kits to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The art kits make for a great gift to spend time together and get creative with your loved one. Each kit includes all the supplies for an acrylic painting project with a printed instruction sheet as well as a link to a video featuring a West Windsor Arts Council teaching artist providing step-by-step guidance. The kits are $35. E m a i l i n fo @ we s t w i n d sorarts.org for more information.
“LITTLE GIRL IN A LARGE RED HAT”: This Impressionist painting by Mary Cassatt (1844-1926) is now part of the Princeton University Art Museum’s collections, which include a pastel masterpiece and ten drawings and prints by the artist.
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The Princeton University Art Museum has acquired Mary Cassatt’s Little Girl in a Large Red Hat (ca. 1881), an insightful portrayal of young girlhood and a masterpiece of Impressionist painting. Dating from the early peak of Cassatt’s career, as she fully assimilated the Impressionist style that informed her strongest work, the canvas is distinguished by its painterly characterization, depicting the artist’s signature subject of a young girl with both compellingly revealed technique and psychological complexity. “A work such as this one, which comes from the final years when the artist was exhibiting with the Impressionists in Paris, not only tells us so much about process and technique but also allows us to engage with important questions about
art world of the time,” said James Steward, Nancy A. Nasher–David J. Haemisegger, Class of 1976, director. “This extraordinary painting will be able to move fluidly among galleries devoted to European or American art as part of the new Museum we are in the process of shaping.” Born near Pittsburgh in 1844, Cassatt lived and worked primarily in France. She was one of the few women artists invited to join the Impressionist exhibitions and focused on portrayals of women and children in domestic settings. Little Girl in a Large Red Hat was likely painted in Paris or its immediate env irons, where Cassat t spent the summers of 1880 through 1882. The sophisticated image incorporates an engaging tension between the finished head and brush-
artist’s work. Cassatt was a strong supporter of women’s rights, and the subject of this portrait conveys her interest and belief in an individual girl’s depth, agency, and potential. It was hailed in 1998 by the art historian Griselda Pollock as one of a series of powerful confrontations between the artist and the subject of the young girl. The work is the first painting by Cassatt to enter the Museum’s collections, which include a pastel masterpiece and ten drawings and prints by the artist. Princeton holds one of the most extensive collections of historical American art of any university museum. Additions to the collections, acquired in part through an endowed fund dedicated to the purchase of American art, have recently included notable works by African American and
“GROUSE, 1885” This oil on canvas painting by Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh (1856–1915) is part of “In Nature’s Realm: The Art of Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh,” on view at Morven Museum & Garden beginning February 19. A free virtual opening reception is on Thursday, February 18 at 5:30 p.m.
“BLUE BIRD CONDO”: This sculpture by George Olexa is one of 63 colorful “ArtSpires” decorated by local artists and comVirtual Opening Reception munity members and installed at 19 locations throughout For “In Nature’s Realm” Hopewell Valley in fall 2020. The will remain on display until Join Morven Museum & this spring. Garden Curator and Deputy Director Elizabeth Allan milled from ash trees felled of Breadcrumbs: Nature on Thursday, February 18 by Hopewell Township and in Fairytales” and “Porat 5:30 p.m. as she takes transformed into art. traits of Preser vat ion : viewers on a highlights tour “ P a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e James Fiorentino Ar t.” inside Morven’s latest exhi- ‘ArtSpires’ community proj- The center is currently bition during a free virtual ect was a beautiful experi- closed to the public. dropening reception. ence,” said artist Sheetu greenway.org. “In Nature’s Realm: The Batra. “The HV Arts CounE l l a r s l i e , Tr e nto n’s Art of Gerard Rutgers Hard- cil did a terrific job with all Ci t y M u s e u m i n C a d enbergh,” on view at Morven of the efforts that went into walader Park, Parkside February 19 through Janu- making this project a suc- Avenue, Trenton, has “On ary 9, 2022, is the first ex- cess. For us personally, it t he Foref ront : Trenton’s hibition examining the work was a great way to connect Junior 1, 1916” through of Gerard Rutgers Harden- as a family and create some- April 24 and “Women Artbergh (1856–1915). Born in thing beautiful during these ists, Trenton Style” through New Brunswick, the great- tough times.” June 6. Visit ellarslie.org great-grandson of Reverend “This was truly a commu- for museum hours and Jacob Rutsen Hardenbergh nity effort bringing together timed entry tickets. (1736–1790), the first pres- our creative artists, municiH i s to r i c a l S o c i e t y ident of Queens College pal support, enthusiastic o f P r i n c e t o n , U p (Rutgers University), Hard- bidders, and, of course, d i k e Fa r m s t e a d , 3 5 4 enbergh was a self-taught Mother Nature,” said Carol Q u a ke r Ro a d , h a s “A artist and ornithologist. Lipson, HV Arts Council Vir tual Tour of HamilThis exhibition is made executive director, “Special ton’s Princeton” and the possible, in part, by the thanks to Delis Landscaping “History@ Home” series. Mercer Cou nt y Cu lt ural of Pennington, for their gen- princetonhistory.org. and Heritage Commission erosity installing the spires James A . Michener through funding from the throughout the Valley.” Art Museum, 138 South Mercer County Board of While it is best to see the Pine Street, Doylestown, Chosen Commissioners and “ArtSpires” in person be- Pa., has “Syd Carpenthe New Jersey State Coun- fore they go to their new te r : Po r t r a i t s o f O u r cil on the Arts, a Partner homes in the spring, they Places” through FebruAgency of the National En- can be viewed anytime at ary 28, “Fern Coppedge: dowment of the Arts. the Hopewell Valley Arts New Discoveries” through The virtual program will Council website. For artist April 18, and “Through the include a live Q&A. Regis- statements and photos of Lens: Modern Photography tration is required at mor- all of the “ArtSpires,” plus in t he Delaware Valley” ven.org. a colorful map, visit hvar- through August 15. T he museum is open to the tscouncil.org. HV Arts Council’s “ArtSpires” public. michenerartmuProject Inspires Community seum.org. T h e H o p e w e l l Va l l e y Morven Museum Arts Council’s community & G arde n, 55 Stockart project and exhibition, ton Street, has the on“ArtSpires,” has received line ex h ibit “Por t rait of tremendous support from Ch e c k w e b s it e s fo r Place : Pa i nt i ngs, D raw a r t i s t s a n d c o m m u n i t y information on safety ings, and Prints Of New members. Sixty-three col- protocols. Jersey, 1761–1898.” Open orful sculptures, decorated Artists’ Galler y, 18 Wednesday through Sunby local artists and commuBridge Street, Lambert- day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. nity members, were installed ville, has “Looking For- morven.org. in clusters at 19 locations ward” through February Princeton University throughout Hopewell Valley 28. G aller y hours are A r t M us e u m has t he in fall 2020. The “ArtSpires” Thursday through Sun- online exhibits “Looking were s old dur ing t he a day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 17 t h - C e nt u r y D utch month-long online auction lambertvillearts.com. Painting,” “Life Magazine in December to benefit the and the Power of PhotograArts Council of PrincHV Arts Council and artists. While all the “ArtSpires” e to n , 102 Wit her sp o on phy,” “The Eclectic Eye: A found future homes, they St reet, has “L egends of Tribute to Duane Wilder,” will remain on display until the Arts: A Black History and more, along with many Mont h E x h ibit” t hrough online events. The museum spring 2021. March 6. Gallery hours are is currently closed to the “Ar tSpires” commemo Monday through Thursday public. artmuseum.princrates the loss of native ash 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday eton.edu. trees from the harmful efand Saturday 11 a.m. to We s t W i n d s o r A r t s fects of the emerald ash 4 p.m. artscouncilofprinc- Council, 952 Alexander borer beetle as the culmieton.org. 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Wednesday, February 10 12:15 p.m.: “The Coming of Age of Reform: What Does Real Change Look Like? ” Virtual event with speakers Anand Giridharadas and Miguel Centeno. Free; registration required. princeton.edu 1 p.m.: “This Old House,” virtual series presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Mount Vernon. $10. Psrc.org. 7 p.m.: Pissi Myles hosts Online Trivia Night with a Valentine’s Day theme, virtual event presented by State Theatre NJ. $5. To sign up, visit STNJ.org/trivia. 7 p.m.: “Joseph Bonaparte’s Point Breeze Estate, a Monument to Fallen Royalty.” Presented by Richard Veit and Pennington Public library via Zoom. Penningtonlibrary.org. 7-8 p.m.: Princeton Public Library hosts “The Same Principle Lives in Us, People of African Descent in the American Revolultion.” Free virtual event, registration necessary. Princetonlibrary.org. Thursday, February 11 12 p.m.: Panel discussion, “Conflict-related Sexual Violence in Detention: Putting Principles in Action.” Free virtual event from Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs.” Princeton.edu. 2-3 p.m.: Introduction to American Sign Language, online presentation from Mercer County Library System. Becky Selden-Kelly is the instructor. Mcl.org. 4 p.m.: The film Queen of Hearts: Audrey Flack is screened through Princeton Garden Theatre virtual cinema, followed by a conversation with director Deborah Shaffer and painter Audrey Flack. Zoom event. Register at bildnercenter.rutgers. edu/events. 6 p.m. : Cook ing w it h CASA, virtual event benefiting Court Appointed Special Advocates with chef Robert Bennett. Casamb.org. 7 p.m.: Zoom lecture presented by Princeton Montessori School with Catherine McTamaney, author of The Tao of Montessori: Reflections on Compassionate Teaching. Email tbaskin@ pmonts.org to register. Friday, February 12 11:45 a.m.: FYI Seminar: “Your Most Important Documents: What to Keep and What to Toss,” presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Free but registration required. Psrc.org. 1 p.m.: Discussion with Sushama Austin- Collins, founding director of the Black Theology and Leadership Institute at Princeton Theological Seminary. Presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Free but registration required. Psrc.org. Saturday, February 13 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.: Love Your Park Day; outdoor work sessions at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Presented by the Friends of Princeton Open Space. Register for either session at fopos.org. 9:30 a.m. : Science on Saturdays lecture ser ies
by the Lawrence League of Women Voters. Get link at LWVLT.org. Thursday, February 18 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Princeton Farmers Market Winter Market, Franklin Avenue lot, Princeton. 4-5:15 p.m.: The Women in Business Alliance of the Princeton Mercer Chamber hold a networking event via Zoom. $15 ($25 nonmembers ). Princetonmercerchamber.org/events. 5:30 p.m.: “In Nature’s Realm: The Art of Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh,” virtual opening and reception and curator walk at Morven Museum. Free but registration required. Morven.org. 5 :30 p.m.: Reading in Translation: New Student Work, presented by The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing. Zoom event, free. Arts. princeton.edu/events. 5:30 p.m.: “Losing Picasso: The Challenges of Condensing a Life.” Lecture by Caroline Harris of Princeton University Art Museum. Free. Register at artmuseum.princeton.edu. 6 p.m.: “Homelessness and Hunger in the Time of COVID-19,” panel discussion sponsored by Princeton Public Library via Zoom. Part of HomeFront’s “Week of Hope.” Homefrontnj.org. 7-8 p.m.: Mercer County Library System presents online program, “Abandoned Ruins on Public Lands in New Jersey: Forgotten and Unknown Pasts.” With aut h or a n d p h oto g r ap h e r Kathleen Butler. Mcl.org. 7: 3 0 p.m . : P r i n c e to n Friends School will host a free, virtual webinar open to the Princeton community entitled “Are our Children Using Technology or is Technology Using Them?” The event will feature Max Stossel, head of education at the Center for Humane Technology (CHT), an organization founded by former tech insiders dedicated to realigning technology with humanity’s best interests. Head of School Melissa Carroll will moderate the session. princetonfriendsschool.org. 8 p.m.: Great Minds Salon sponsored by The Jewish Center Princeton presents “The What, The How, and the Why of Science Denial.” With Adrian Bardon. Free. Register at info@thejewishcenter.org. Friday, February 19 1 p.m.: Discussion with Kermit Moss, interim director, Center for Black Church Studies, Princeton Theological Seminary, on the historical, emotional, and educational role the church has played within the Black community. Presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Free but registration required. Psrc.org. Saturday, February 20 Available all day: Virtual gospel music concert fundraiser sponsored by the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum and Sourland Conservancy, with baritone Keith Spencer. $30 per household. Ssaamuseum.org. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. : We s t Windsor Winter Farmers Market, at Meadow Road lot of MarketFair mall, U.S. Route 1. wwcfm.org. 11 a.m.: Represent Us New Jersey Zoom chapter meeting, “For the People Act.” Josh Silver, co-founder
of Represent Us, is speaker. Register at http://bit. ly/2YOg8tr. 8 p.m.: Premiere of 40 th annual tour of Thomas Edison Film Festival, presented by Lewis Center for the Arts. Several award-winning films are screened, followed by audience Q &A with filmmakers and Festival director Jane Steuerwald. Free. Arts. princeton.edu/events. Sunday, February 21 12-2 p.m.: Palmer Square on Ice – giant blocks of ice will be sculpted into 3-D figures on the green at Palmer Square. Palmersquare.com. 3 p.m.: “Collector’s Progress: The Mark Samuels Lasner Collection and its Princeton Connection.” Presented by Princeton University Library via Zoom. Registration necessary. libcal.princeton.edu. 7 p.m.: Homeless premiere, featuring the Tiny House Project with words by HomeFront. For details visit HomeFrontnj.org. Monday, February 22 7 p.m.: Black Women’s Role in the Suffrage Movement, Zoom event presented by Mercer County Library, L aw r e n c e H e ad q u a r te r s Branch. Mcl.org. Tuesday, February 23 6 p.m.: Labyrinth Books presents Adam Jentleson in Conversation with Sam Wang and Julian Zelizer. “Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy.” Free Zoom event. Labyrinthbooks.org/events. 7-8 p.m.: Introduction to the Hindu Faith and Culture, Part 2. Zoom class sponsored by The Jewish Center Princeton. Taught by Rajan Narayanaswamy. Registration
required. info @ thejewishcenter.org. Wednesday, February 24 6 p.m.: Reading by Ottessa Moshfegh and seniors from the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing. Free Zoom event. Arts.princeton.edu/ events. 7 p.m.: Princeton Comm u n it y H ou s i n g v i r t u a l fundraiser to benefit the organization’s COV ID -19 rent relief. Professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr. will speak about his book Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own. Followed by a Q&A led by the Rev. Lukata Mjumbe of Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church. $50 ($25 students). For $85, registrants get a signed copy of the book. PCHHomes.org. Thursday, February 25 6 p.m.: Labyrinth Books presents “Left Pasts, Left Fut ures : Peter Cov iello, Gustavus Stadler, and Kyla Schuller in Conversation.” Free Zoom event. Labyrinthbooks.org/events. Friday, February 26 11:45 a.m.: FYI Seminar: Introduction to Feldenkrais, which is based on principles of physics and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. Presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Free but registration required. Psrc.org. 2 p.m.: “Acrobatics: Moving Through the Trans Archives.” Presented by Princeton Universit y Librar y. Libcal.princeton.edu. Saturday, February 27 9:30 a.m.: Science on Saturdays from Princeton
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the active roster late in the season. He ended up playing in seven games and making five tackles. As for the coaching ranks, legendary Tiger quarterback Jason Garrett ‘89 landed on his feet after being fired as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, getting hired as the offensive coordinator of the New York Giants. In upstate New York, former Princeton assistant coach and defensive coordinator Jim Salgado served as a defensive assistant for the Buffalo Bills, helping them win their first AFC East title since 1995 and advance to conference title game for the first time since 1994. Not having a 2020 season, Princeton head coach Bob Surace filled some of that time by following members of the Tiger football family competing in the NFL. “I usually never get to watch Sunday football or Saturday football because we are coaching,” said Surace. “I am watching all of our players play and our coaches coach because we are able to do it this year. In this profession you root for your friends. When I was a kid, I was a diehard Eagles fan. As I have gone into coaching, I root for the people I am close to. So if Jason Garrett is coaching against the Eagles, I am rooting for the Giants. You root for Jimmy to have a good game when the Bills are playing. There are a lot of Princeton alums who aren’t Giants fans but everybody is rooting for Jason Garrett. There are not a lot of Browns fans but everybody is rooting for Stephen Carlson.” Ivy fans had other reasons to root for the Giants as Yale alum Patrick Graham earned high marks as defensive coordinator while former Dartmouth standout Niko Lalos got called up to the active roster for the Giants at defensive end and made some big plays as he played in five games and made an
interception and had six tackles. Ivy brains played a key role in the renaissance of the Browns. Former Harvard standout Andrew Berry arrived in late January, 2020 and helped put the squad together as the GM. Weeks earlier, former Penn star defensive back Kevin Stefanski was brought in as head coach. Last Saturday, Stefanski was named as the NFL Coach of the Year after guiding the Browns to an 11-5 regular season record and a spot on the AFC Divisional Round. In addition to Carlson, another Ivy Leaguer, Cornel alum J.C. Tretter, made a big contribution on the field for the Browns, solidifying his status as a stalwart on the club’s offensive line. Brate wasn’t the only Ivy Leaguer who got into the playoffs. Former Penn star Justin Watson joined Brate on the Buccaneers in earning a ring, playing as a reserve wide receiver. With Brate and Watson getting their crown, Ivy football has now produced 13 Super Bowl champions since 2008. Former Harvard star Anthony Firkser starred at tight end for the Tennessee Titans, making two catches for 44 years as the Titans fell to the Ravens in an AFC Wild Card contest While the 2021 Pro Bowl was contested virtually, two former Ivy stars, Harvard alums Kyle Juszczyk and Tyler Ott, made the NFC squad. Juszczyk is a star fullback for the San Francisco 49er while Ott is the long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks. The NFC posted a 32-12 victory in the event which was contested virtually within the Madden NFL 21 video game on January 31. Former Dartmouth quality coach Jennifer King made history, getting named as the assistant running backs coach for the Washington Football Team, becoming the first full-time Black female coach in the NFL. And then there is former
CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT: Members of the Princeton University football team celebrate with the Ivy League championship trophy after beating Penn 42-14 in the 2018 season finale to cap a perfect 10-0 season. While the Ivy League football season this past fall was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of former Ivy products enjoyed a banner season in the NFL. A quartet of Princeton alums, Stephen Carlson ’19, John Lovett ’19, Seth DeValve ’16, and Caraun Reid ’14, saw action this fall for NFL teams. On Sunday, Harvard alum Cameron Brate and former Penn standout Justin Watson helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) Harvard quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the lushly-bearded journeyman who conjured up some more FitzMagic this fall for the Miami Dolphins. Having started for eight teams during his 16-season career, Fitzpatrick produced some big games for the Miami Dolphins before giving way to highly-touted rookie Tua Tagovailoa, a former Alabama standout. Fitzpatrick completed 183-of-267 passes for 2,091 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2020. He
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“It was just a matter of when, not if. It still just broke my heart yesterday and it’s a tough thing for me to hear and to have to deal with. And I’m going to do my best with it.” As for followers of Ivy football, while the cancellation of the 2020 season was tough to deal with, the exploits of league products in the NFL were heartening. —Bill Alden
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PU Hockey Alum Robinson Catching Fire For Blue Jackets
Former Princeton University men’s hockey player Eric Robinson ’18 has caught fire in the last two weeks for the Columbus Blue Jackets, tallying two goals and four assists in his last eight games after being held scoreless in his first five appearances this season. Forward Robinson had a goal and an assist against the Tampa Lightning on J a n u a r y 2 3, a n a s s i s t against Florida on January 28, a goal against Chicago on January 29, an assist against Dallas on February 2, and an assist against Dallas last Thursday. The Blue Jackets, now 6-5-3, have 15 points and are tied with Tampa Bay for first in the Central Division.
Hoops Star Littlefield Named NJAIAW Woman of the Year
Princeton Universit y women’s basketball senior standout Carlie Littlefield has been named as the New Jersey Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (NJAIAW) Woman of the Year. Each year NJAIAW hosts the Woman of the Year
steals in a win over George Washington. She also made an immediate impact as a freshman as her 84 assists were tied for the secondmost in a season. For Lit tlefield, the NJAIAW award means a lot. “I am truly honored to be the recipient of this year’s Woman of the Year award from the NJA I AW,” said Littlefield. “It has been a unique and challenging year for everybody, so I am grateful that the NJAIAW still made it a priority to celebrate the accomplishments of women in sport. I am so thankful for my incredible and inspiring teammates, the mentorship from my coaching staff, the unwavering support of our Princeton alumnae family, and for the opportunity to be a part of the Princeton community over the past three and a half years. My entire experience at Princeton has been extremely rewarding, as I have grown as a basketball player, as a student, and as a leader. It is an incredible feeling to receive this award, as I believe it symbolizes that I have been able to give back to an institution that has given me so much.” Princeton head coach Carla Berube was thrilled to see Littlefield earn the NJAIAW award. “Congratulations to Carlie on this great honor and her incredible career,” said Berube. “Carlie tr uly embodies our Pr inceton Athletics’ mission to Achieve, Serve, and Lead. She has left an indelible mark on our program because of her relentless work ethic, her resilient leadership, her integrity and her commitment to serving others.”
PU Men’s Lax Alums Star in Debuts for Duke
Hav i ng t r a n sfer re d to Duke for a fifth year of athletic eligibility after the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Princeton University men’s lacrosse alums Michael Sowers and Phil Robertson starred as the Blue Devils started their 2021 season last weekend. In a season-opening 12-10 win over No. 5/7 Denver last Friday, attackman Sowers chipped in a goal and three assists as the top-ranked Blue Dev ils overcame a 6-1 deficit early in the second quar ter to edge the Pioneers. Denver, which is guided by former Tiger head coach Bill Tierney, dropped to 1-1 with the setback. Two days later, attackman Robertson got into the act, tallying two goals as Duke defeated Robert Morris 1612. Sowers had three assists in the win, including a helper on one of Robertson’s scores.
TOWN TOPICS SPANISH CLASS: Bella Alarie goes up for a shot during her career with the Princeton University women’s basketball team. Alarie ’20 recently signed a contract to play for Baloncesto Perfumerías Avenida, a member of the Spanish Liga Femenia de Baloncesto. It will be the third pro stop for Alarie who played for the Dallas Wings of the WNBA this past summer and then went on to play for Galatasaray of Turkey. In 22 games with the Wings in the league’s bubble at Bradenton, Fla., Alarie averaged 2.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.9 blocks in 14 minutes a game. During her stellar Princeton career, Alarie was a three-time Ivy League Player of the Year and the first person in conference history to be honored with two Associated Press All-American selections. She graduated as the program leader in blocked shots (249), double-doubles (40), and points (1,703). (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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celebration in recognition of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. This event recognizes the outstanding achievements of female collegiate athletes. While this has been a unique and challenging year due to COVID-19 issues, the organization didn’t want the accomplishments and triumphs of women in sport to go unnoticed. Although the Ivy League canceled its 2020-21 winter season due to COVID-19 concerns, star point guard Littlefield is leaving quite a legacy based on what she accomplished in her three seasons of competition for the Tigers. A 5’9 native of Waukee, Iowa, Littlefield helped Princeton win three Ivy regular season crowns and two league tournament titles. She participated in 87 games during her college career with the only game she didn’t start coming in her freshman year as the team started all of its seniors for Senior Night. Littlefield will graduate with 1,021 points, 358 rebounds, 255 assists, 135 steals, and 107 three-pointers. The two-time All-Ivy point guard is all over the Princeton record book. She will leave the program in the top ten in career three-point percentage (.371). Last season, she tied the program single-game record with 10
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With Senior Fair Showing Her Offensive Prowess, Stuart Basketball Rolls Past PDS, Improves to 4-0 Even though Laila Fair committed months ago to at tend St. Joseph ’s and play for its women’s basketball program, she is not on cruise control this winter in her senior campaign for the Stuart Country Day School hoops squad. “I am not more relaxed, I am working to get better for them,” said senior forward Fair. “I am working on my offense because I am known as a defensive player. I am also trying to develop my shoot more. I have to get confident shooting it in the game.” Last Thursday, Fair displayed her all-around game, contributing 11 points and nine rebounds as Stuar t rolled to a 73-17 win over the Princeton Day School and improved to 4-0. “The main thing that we wanted to do was focus on running our offense because we need to prepare for our next five, six games against some really highly ranked local games,” said Fair. “Today we did start a little bit slow but I think we are getting into the rhythm now. So it is getting better as we move on.” The 6’1 Fair has developed a rhythm in the low post with classmate and
fellow 6-footer Ariel Jenkins, who has committed to attend Georgetown University and play for its women’s hoops program. “We both share the insideout, I try to go down low because it is easier when she gets the ball up top,” said Fair. “I feel like she is more versatile, she can really shoot all around. She is able to notice me whenever I am open. I usually drive.” Clamping down defensively on PDS, Stuart jumped out to a 41-5 halftime lead. “Today our goal was to focus on traps and the helper,” said Fair. “I think we did pretty well on the defense except when the other team fast breaks. We have to make sure that we are picking up ball and then get the rim. It is a process.” A d d i n g t h r e e blo cke d shots to go along with her nine rebounds, Fair helped key the Tartan defense. “I do take pride being able to guard any position; for the majority of the offenses, coach (Justin Leith) puts me towards the basket as a big person,” said Fair. “I am able to protect the basket when we are in 1-3-1 zone defense. I am usually in the back because the most athletic person goes in the back.”
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Reflecting on Stuart’s 4-0 start, Fair believes the team has found a higher gear offensively. “Last year we didn’t get that many fast breaks; we weren’t like the go, go, go team,” said Fair. “Now I feel like we can really run and we have more tempo to our game so that is something I take pride in.” Stuart head coach Leith liked seeing a number of players get a run against PDS. “I told the girls, this is about some kids gaining some more confidence so we can play a little bit deeper of a bench,” said Leith, who had 11 players score in the win with senior Nia Melvin tallying 12 points, senior Aleah James adding 10, and sophomore Kayla GlasserHyman and freshman Leila Washington chipping in seven apiece. “ We were work ing on some small stuff in practice, like running our offense, seeing the floor and sharing the ball and playing for each other. It was great to see that with no fans, the girls that play more are enthusiastic on the bench. They were super excited for them. It was a total team effort.” L eit h liked t he defen sive effort he got from his players. “That was a huge point of emphasis today, really fine-tuning our man-toman,” said Leith, noting that his squad is facing a gauntlet of high-powered foes in the next week, playing at
Trenton Catholic on February 9, at Rutgers Prep on February 11, and at Cherokee High on February 13 before hosting Paul VI on February 16. “We only played man in the first quarter and we did some trapping; things that we worked on in practice the last couple of days so we can bring those into next week. We are not going to be able to play zone against Trenton Catholic or Rutgers Prep. They are both just too good of a shooting team and so is Cherokee.” Fair’s good play was another bright spot for the Tartans. “Laila is really working on fine-tuning her game,” said Leith. “She is getting out in the perimeter more, she is running the floor and she is doing a great job defensively.” Looking ahead to the challenges of the next week, Leith believes his squad will raise the level of its game. “They are all teams that are in the top 10, top five in the state, we now have the most difficult schedule in New Jersey,” said Leith. “I think we are in a good place to take a big step forward.” In Fair’s view, the Tartans are poised to step up. “We definitely have to work on boxing out even though we have two tall people, teams like Trenton Catholic have some big people,” said Fair. “I also know that we have to focus on our passing, moving the ball. What happens with our team is that we end up telegraphing our passes so it is easier for the other team to intercept it. We need to work on being more versatile.” —Bill Alden
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FAIR VALUE: Stuart Country Day School basketball player Laila Fair, center, heads to the basket in recent action. Last Thursday, senior forward Fair had 11 points and nine rebounds as Stuart defeated the Princeton Day School 73-17 to improve to 4-0. In upcoming action, Stuart plays at Rutgers Prep on February 11 and at Cherokee High on February 13 before hosting Paul VI on February 16. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Eugene Burroughs and his players on the Princeton Day School boys’ basketball team are going through an intense learning experience together this winter. Having coached for D-I college programs and then going on to the pro ranks in the NBA and G-League, Burroughs is making his debut at the high school level as he takes the helm of the PDS program. His players, for their part, are getting inundated with some advanced hoops concepts. “One of the phrases that I use with them is that sometimes you have to make the uncomfortable become comfortable because right now everything is so new to them,” said Burroughs. “One of my assistants said to me the other day, coach do you think we are putting too much stuff in, the guys look confused. I said you know what, I am going to have them raise their level instead of me going down.” There will be some bumps in the road as Burroughs and his players get on the same page. “I told my assistants, think about what we are doing now and where we could be next year with these kids when they have figured it out, this is how we do it,” said Burroughs. “Next year you will come in with guys who have been around and they will be flying around. They have got a feel for it and it will be a way different animal. This is the growing pain stage of doing something new. This is new to me too.” Burroughs likes the way his players are responding. “It has been going good for me, it is an adjustment getting used to the kids, their skill set, and learning what they can do,” said Burroughs. “They have been really receptive. It has been great. Our energy levels have picked up as a team. I feel the guys are learning.” The Panthers showed a lot of energy in their season opener against Pennington,
rallying from a 22-13 first quarter deficit to win 6158 in double overtime as sophomore guard Hampton Sanders led the way with 26 points. In the view of Burroughs, Sanders is poised to have a big season. “He has got good quickness, he can handle the ball, and he has been a great leader on the floor,” said Burroughs. “He is only a sophomore but he is vocal. He leads the stretch every day. It is great when your point guard is one of your leaders because he is the guy that has to put people in spots on the floor. He has been very receptive to learning, I think he has a very good basketball IQ. He is learning some new things and adjusting.” Senior Dameon Samuels is looking very good at shooting guard. “I think he is probably our best shooter; he is crafty in getting to the basket and can hit mid-range shots,” said Burroughs, who is also looking at sophomore Jake Hall, junior Hussein Zaher, and junior Nikhil Gandhi to contribute from the perimeter. “He can handle the ball. I have actually been impressed with his leadership; he is a quiet kid but I think he has made it a point to teach the players a few things on something I was teaching. He understands things. He can pick up things really quickly. He works on his game, he is a gym rat. He has a laid-back feel to him but I think he has another gear to him. When somebody is being competitive and combative, he can take it to another level.” PDS is hoping that junior Connor Topping can take things to a higher level as he gets a bigger role in the frontcourt. “He is about 6’3, maybe 6’4, he is a long, leggy kid,” said Burroughs. “He can shoot it some and can put it on the floor some. He has picked up some things I have taught here recently and put them into play. He has been doing a really good
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job. I am thinking about him at the three (small forward) position.” Senior Josh Colon gives the Panthers a good veteran presence in the paint area. “I am playing him at the four (power forward), he is a tough kid and has a great IQ for the game,” said Burroughs. “He knows where everyone is supposed to be. He is going to talk on defense, he is going to do everything within his ability to make a play. He can make a three, he is going to make the right basketball plays. He is glue guy, he has got a little toughness, he understands everything. He is like the next vocal leader of the group; the guys know his voice, he has been in the program for a while.” At center, senior Ethan Garita is focusing on diversifying his game to become more of an all-around threat. “He is athletic, he is long, he is bouncy, and he can put the ball on the floor,” said Burroughs, who will be using junior Anthony Stewart in the low post. “I am challenging him to show that he can handle the ball, that he can dribble, hand-off, and drive it to the rim from the perimeter. I think for him to play in college and be a Division I player, he has to show that skill set. Last year he was around the basket a lot. He is a legit 6’7, if not 6’8. I think with him, his evolution is to show in college, that he may not be a guy who is around the basket most of the time.” Burroughs is looking for his players to bring a sense of urgency to the gym on a daily basis as they work through COVID-19 challenges. “We have to treat every day like it is our last day,” said Burroughs, whose team plays at the Hun School on February 11 before hosting Sinai Christian on February 16. “With this situation, you don’t know when we may have to go pause or if the season is going to end. There should never be a day in practice where we are not playing hard and having fun. I am excited for the season, the kids are excited to compete. Every day you walk into the gym, you should be smiling and happy because the alternative is that we are at home doing Zooms. It has been good.” —Bill Alden
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MAKING STRIDES: Princeton Day School boys’ basketball player Hampton Sanders races up court in a game last season. Last Wednesday, sophomore guard Sanders scored 26 points to help PDS defeat Pennington 61-58 in double overtime in its season opener and the first game under new head coach Eugene Burroughs. The Panthers play at the Hun School on February 11 before hosting Sinai Christian on February 16. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Gaining Values from Coaching at Prep, College Level, Hamilton Excited to Take Helm of PDS Girls’ Hoops Seraphine Hamilton feels fortunate that she is getting the chance this winter to take the helm of the Princeton Day School girls’ basketball program. After stints coaching at the Peddie School, St. Andrew’s School (Del.), William Smith College, and the Newark Academy, Hamilton came to PDS in 2019 to teach English and lead the girls’ junior varsity hoops program. With previous PDS head coach Liz Loughlin deciding to step away from the program this year, Hamilton got promoted to guide the varsity squad. “It was a nice opportunity for me, it had been a very long time since I had been a head coach,” said Hamilton, 36, a 2006 graduate of William Smith College who played both soccer and basketball for the school. “I hadn’t been able to set the focus and values of a program since St. Andrews. I had really been waiting for and hoping for an opportunity to come up. I got lucky.” As Hamilton takes the reins of the program, she is looking to instill a value system for her players. “We have some pret t y
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certainly make sacrifices. I probably made a lot of sacrifices socially but not any that I missed or regretted. I was doing what I wanted to be doing.” Upon graduating from college, Hamilton headed back to her high school alma mater, teaching and coaching at Peddie. “I learned how to coach and teach there, I had great mentors,” said Hamilton. “The head of the English department really spent a lot of careful time with me teaching me how to be an effective teacher. I got to work with Sean Casey and Eric Gustavson and really learned to have an impact as a coach.” After earning a master’s degree in African studies at Yale in 2010, Hamilton took her experience and education to Delaware where she taught, coached, and did athletic administrative work. “I spent five years at St. Andrews, that was a really great space for me,” said Hamilton. “I was AD there for a couple of years. I learned a lot about the bigger picture. I coached the soccer and the basketball team there and we had a lot of fun and a lot of success.” Heading back to William Smith in 2015, Hamilton served as an assistant coach for its women’s basketball program. “I had a great time there, I learned a lot about coaching,” said Hamilton. “I learned a lot more about Xs and Os, I learned about recruiting, all of those sort of things as a full-time assistant. I was the interim head coach my second year while the head coach was on maternity leave for the season. It was a really great experience for me.” Getting experience at PDS last year has made the transition to guiding the Panther varsity smoother for Hamilton. “I was here for a year and I worked in the Upper School so I already know a lot of the players, either from basketball or other spaces so there was a relationship,” said Hamilton. “There are some players who I haven’t had much of a relationship with, but it didn’t feel like I started off brand, brand new.” While the start of preseason was delayed due to COV I D -19 concer ns, Hamilton and her players strengthened their relationship working together virtually. “We didn’t really get started in earnest until our winter break, they did a lot of non-verbal communicating about their workouts,” said Hamilton. “We had a schedule and the team was broken into smaller pods for competing fitness-wise, ball handling and things like that. We tried to be creative about ways to get them to show their commitment to the work but also share with each other and to start establishing our values.” After finally getting on the court on January 11, PDS has shown good progress. “It is going great, it takes a little while to settle into things,” said Hamilton. “We have a couple of shooters, we have a lot of versatility and we are able to
score in multiple ways which is nice. We are a young team so it is going to take a little time for us to work on our decision-making at that pace and things like that. We have a few freshmen who are going to be really strong for us.” In the backcourt, Hamilton is looking for freshman Adr iana Salzano, junior Maddie Nowack, and junior Elle Anhut to lead the way. “Adr ia na, who p eople know from soccer, is going to be strong for us in the backcourt,” said Hamilton. “We have Maddie returning, she is going to be strong in the backcourt. They are going to be our focus along with Elle as well.” Two all-around athletes, senior Caroline Topping, a field hockey goalie, and junior Ali Surace, a soccer and lacrosse standout, figure to see time at both guard and forward. “Caroline is pretty versatile and I would say the same for Ali she is another soccer player,” said Hamilton. “She is playing basketball even though she hasn’t been on the squad in high school. She decided to come out this season and has been a really nice gift for us.” In the low post, sophomore Kirsten Ruf, freshman Mia Hartman, and senior Anna-Marie Zhang should all make an impact. “Ruf is down there; we also have a freshman Mia who is really strong,” said Hamilton. “She is pretty versatile, she has a lot of power under the basket but she can also step out and has a pretty smooth shot. Anna-Marie will also be playing there.” While the 2021 schedule is limited due to COVID-19 concerns, Hamilton believes she can lay a foundation this winter for future success. “It is making the most out of every day, we have to be flexible because we are going to end up losing games to cancellations,” said Hamilton, whose team’s next scheduled game is at the Hun School on February 18. “I think this season for me is the measure of the growth that we have and just getting as much experience that we can at a high pace. Our practices are at a very high pace. I try to keep them moving, moving, moving so they can work on those adjustments and when we step out next season, we will be able to have our freshmen playing like sophomores, even though they are having this abbreviated season.” But no matter what happens this season, Hamilton wants her players to savor their opportunity to simply be on the court. “I always want players to not take things for granted and this is one of those seasons where it feels more tangible for them,” said Hamilton. “We have coaches on our coaching staff who can’t be in the gym because they work in the lower school and we are not crossing divisions. William Smith doesn’t have a season. We are just really lucky right now that we are able to be out there. I am trying to get them to appreciate being there and valuing their time there and thinking about having this growth mindset. It is a great opportunity for us.” —Bill Alden
Despite Limited Schedule Due to COVID-19 Concerns, Hun Girls’ Hoops Enthusiastic About 2021 Campaign Dealing with COVID-19 concerns and strict protocols hasn’t dampened interest around the Hun School girls’ basketball program. “The surprising thing is that this is the most girls I have ever had come out,” said Hun head coach Bill H ol u p, n ot i n g t h at t h e team’s December practices were held outdoors on the school’s tennis courts. “I think there were about 30 girls who came out originally even under the circumstances of being outside in the cold and ever ything. That was very encouraging.” In mid-January, the Raiders finally got to practice in their gym and were thrilled to work indoors. “They were excited, they are still wearing masks,” said Holup. “It is such a fun group and they are excited to be together; together but separate.” Hun is returning two key performers in senior guards Izzy Lalo and Kennedy Jardine, who helped Hun go 18-7 and advance to the state Prep A final last year. “This will be Izzy’s second year being healthy ; when she first came to us two years ago she had an injury and missed the entire season,” said Holup, whose team started its 2021 campaign by losing 76-58 to the Blair Academy last Monday. “Now that Kennedy and her have played together for an entire season, they know each other very well. They live in the dorms, they get along great. They can both handle the ball, they both can shoot and both of them can create. We are expecting a lot from both of them.” Holup is expecting junior Kiera Hahn to provide some gritty work at guard. “This is her third year w it h us being a varsit y member, she does a lot of the little things,” said Holup, who will also be using a trio of freshman Aly Leva,
Michaela Pestano, and Anna Schweer along with junior Lily L’Oiseau in the backcourt. “She will draw the charges, get those loose balls and box out against anybody. She does all those things that don’t always show up in the box scores.” At forward, sophomore Sasha Moise is looking to build on a solid debut campaign. “Sasha started probably about half the games last year,” said Holup, noting that sophomore Priscilla Stelmach is also returning in the frontcourt. “When we had some other players out with injuries, Sasha stepped in. When she didn’t start, she was usually the first person in the game off the bench.” Post- graduate Kennedy Wilburn should step in and make an impact in the paint for Hun. “Kennedy is coming from Cherokee High in South Jersey, they are a solid team,” said Holup, whose front court unit will also include freshman Lexi Kobryn. “She will give us good size and experience in the post area. Her basketball IQ is terrific. Her athleticism is great as is her attitude.” While COVID-19 concerns will limit Hun’s schedule this winter, Holup believes his players will show a great attitude in dealing with those challenges. “T hey are mak ing t he most out of every day, we are happy that we are having a season,” said Holup, whose team is slated to play at Life Center Academy on February 12. “We will do what we can; we will play some of those local private schools multiple times. It is nice to have some good numbers and talented kids who seem pretty committed to it, even under the circumstances.” —Bill Alden
PASSING IT ON: Hun School girls’ basketball player Kennedy Jardine looks to pass the ball in action last season. Senior guard Jardine will play a key role in triggering the Hun offense this winter. The Raiders, who fell 76-58 to the Blair Academy last Monday in its season opener, are next in action when they play at the Life Center Academy on February 12. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Boys’ Basketball: Dropping a nail-biter, Pennington fell 61-58 in double overtime at Princeton Day School last Wednesday to open its 2021 campaign. The Red Raiders are scheduled to host Sinai Christian on February 12 and Trenton Catholic on February 15. Girls’ Basketball: M.K. Kramli led the way as Penning ton defeated Pr inceton Day School 46-28 last Wednesday in the season opener for both teams. Kramli tallied a game-high 16 points for the Red Raiders. Pennington is next in action when it is slated to host Sinai Christian on February 19.
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Personalizing direct primary care, Dr. William P. Boxer will treat you at his home or yours. Dr. Boxer’s goal is to partner effectively with all his patients, both in health and during illness. His direct primary care practice is designed around you. He takes the time needed to assess and address your specific needs and treat you as the unique individual that you are, his very important patient. In addition to primar y care, Dr. Boxer can help you with a variety of clinical challenges: Osteoar thr itis of the knee — Dr. Boxer has performed knee injections and other joint injections for 20 years. He has been an early and avid proponent for the use of Zilretta for osteoarthritis of the knee since FDA approval in 2017. Osteoporosis — Dr. Boxer is an osteoporosis expert and has been using stateof-the-art medications such as Reclast, Forteo, Tymlos, and Prolia for decades. He is dedicated to developing an individualized treatment plan for you that will help reduce and prevent fracture. Smoking Cessation — Dr. Boxer has a lifelong proprietary approach which combines aggressive counseling plus appropriate medication to combat this deadly addiction. His program has an elite success rate of 75 percent at one year. Obesity — Dr. Boxer is aggressive with both dietary and medication approaches to combat obesity. He will partner with you to develop an individualized treatment plan for weight loss. Just 10 percent weight loss can lead to dramatic benefits for you in regards to your risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and can improve quality of life. Obstructive Sleep Apnea — Dr. Boxer is passionate about the critical role of sleep apnea in obesity, hypertension, stroke, atrial fibrillation, and chronic fatigue. Convenient at-home sleep studies can diagnose this deadly condition. Diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea has been a life-saving game changer for many of his patients. Dr. Boxer was raised in Millburn, New Jersey, and graduated from Millburn High School in 1989. He earned his BA with honors in biopsychology from Lafayette College in Easton, Pa., in 1993, and then went on to earn his MD from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y., in 1997. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the prestigious Boston University Medical Center in Boston, Mass. He earned board certification in internal medicine in 2000. 304 Pennington-Harbourton Road, Pennington. (609) 293-3904; drboxerathome. com.
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A New Life Awaits You at Maplewood at Princeton. Located on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health in downtown Plainsboro, Maplewood at Princeton offers resort-style amenities, unmatched services, and priority access to innovative care. Whether you are considering Assisted Living or Memory Care, you’ll find that every detail of our modern senior living community has been carefully considered — from sprawling, sundrenched amenity spaces to on-site health care and wellness activities; fresh, locally sourced dining; and more. We offer a wide range of apartment styles and care options to suit residents’ unique needs, from supported independence to a more st r uct ured env ironment. With an emotion-based philosophy, our experienced staff are dedicated to delivering unparalleled care with the dignity and respect seniors deserve. For added peace of mind, our highly trained, dedicated licensed nurses are on-site 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Maplewood at Princeton is scheduled to open in summer 2021. To find out more, contact us today at (609) 285-5427 or visit our website at MaplewoodatPrinceton.com. We offer a variety of virtual events and resources Continued on Page 35
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N i n a F i n k l e r, M . E d ., LDT/C, BCBA, founder and president of Nina Finkler Autism Consulting, LLC, has been working in the autism field since 1991. Her experience includes extensive practical application of applied behavior analysis, curriculum development, professional and parent training, consultation, and assessment. Nina has presented at both the state and national level on various topics including effective teaching strategies for students with autism, behavior management strategies, and educational assessment. She has consulted with more than 50 public and private schools and has been an invited speaker for several educational institutions including the Cleveland Clinic.
She holds her master’s degree in Special Education from Rutgers University, is a NJ licensed Learning Consultant, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and is an adjunct professor in the Department of Special Education at Monmouth University. With 25 years of experience, Nina Finkler can help families and school districts with their with their autism/ behavioral needs. Our multidisciplinary team of profe s sionals includ ing a Learning Consultant (LDTC), a Speech Pathologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ( BCBA) are able to provide comprehensive evaluation services to accurately identify children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and prescribe treatment options. Nina Finkler Autism Consulting is a NJ Department of Education approved clinic to provide independent child study team evaluations. 34 Pineybranch Road, E ast Windsor. (609) 608-5061; nfautismconsulting@gmail. com.
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Technological Adventure As they look ahead, Chris and Allison Rush know that customer service and customer satisfaction remain their number one priority, as the technological adventure continues. They also appreciate their good fortune to be in a business, that while technologically driven, allows them to keep their bricks and mortar establishment thriving. “We feel ver y lucky to be positioned in an industry that has largely weathered the pandemic because we have been in demand,” points out Chris. “Computers and technology are more important than ever in this COVID world, and we feel very fortunate to be able to provide a valuable service to the community that has filled a need and allowed us to survive. “I am looking forward to meeting new challenges and adapting to the ever-shifting landscape,” he continues. “Business and home needs will undoubtedly continue to change as time goes on, and learning about emerging technologies and how to implement them to improve the lives of our customers is exciting and motivates me.” echnician X is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (609) 681-1120. Website: www.technicianx.com. —Jean Stratton
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John Nebesney John Nebesney, 79, a resident of Princeton, passed away on February 1, 2021. John was a brilliant artist! He was born and raised in Scranton, PA. He was an only child who loved his parents John and Edna. When John was a boy, he loved to sketch and play football. He is survived by his closest friend/former wife Carol Nebesney, his son Stephen Nebesney, his daughter Krista DeLauro, his daughterin-law Chinami Yamanaka, and his son-in-law Louis DeLauro. John adored his grandkids, Ava DeLauro and Yoshi Yamanaka-Nebesney. John graduated from the Philadelphia College of Art. He had a distinguished career as an artist. His art was featured in many publications big and small. He was especially proud of his art being featured in New York
7. John’s family will contact friends and family in the spring to attend an open memorial on a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Apple Funeral Home, 2560 Pennington Road, Pennington, NJ. Condolences are welcome at www.wilsonapple. com.
Russell T. Tornrose R u s s e l l T. To r n r o s e , (Russ), of Bethel, ME, died at age 80 on January 21, 2021 at Bella Point Nursing Home in Bridgton, ME. The cause of Russ’s death was complications from dementia, from which he had suffered during his later years. Russ was known in several communities in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts as a respected teacher and school principal. Russ was born in New York City to William and Marie Tornrose on May 11, 1940. The majority of his development years were in Salisbury, MA. He was a 1958 graduate of Governor Dummer Academy (now Governors Academy) in South Byfield, MA. His career there was marked by both academic and athletic success. He captained both Football, and Track, in which he held school records. He graduated with honors as a member of the Cum Laude Society. At graduation, Russ was awarded the Morse Flag, the Academy’s highest honor, given to the one senior who excelled most widely. After graduation Russ entered as a freshman at Princeton University in the fall of 1958. Russ continued with athletics at Princeton where he played tackle on the varsity football team, and threw
both the shotput and the discus on the track team. Russ was a member of Tiger Inn. He graduated in the Class of ‘65. Russ was married before his senior year to Carol Keeney of Short Hills, NJ. They lived off campus during Russ’s senior year at Princeton, in nearby Hightstown, NJ. Carol and Russ embarked on the adventure of a lifetime after graduation when Russ was offered a position teaching in the American School in Karachi, Pakistan. Carol was employed at the school as well. On occasion, Russ was invited to practice and compete with the Pakistani national track team, where he broke the national record in the discus, and held the record for several years thereafter. At the conclusion of their years in Pakistan, Russ and Carol undertook a wide ranging trip of several months through central Asia, India, and Europe, exploring widely at a time when travel in Asian frontier regions was accessible. On their return to the United States, Russ and Carol located in E xeter, NH, where Russ became a teacher and coach at the Emerson School, a private school in Exeter. Tragically, the school was the site of Carol’s sudden death from an aneurism. Recovery from her death was extremely difficult for Russ, a very private individual. Embarking on a new life, Russ began what would become his career as a teacher and coach in public school systems in Maine and Massachusetts. Public school education became a passion of Russ’s, one in which he was honored by many of his
peers, and in the towns that he served. In ever y place that he taught, a nd t here were many, Russ was revered both as a teacher, and later as a principal, and became, always, extremely popular, both among facult y and students, as well. Teaching was much more than a career for Russ; it was a deep passion. He had strong views on education and how it should serve. As a friend and teaching colleague said of him, “his teaching sojourn took place in an incredible array of high-achieving schools. What set him apart? Russ was a revered leader with a passion for the classroom and an inexhaustible intellectual drive to understand teaching. He helped transform Wayland Junior High and many other schools in his career.” During that long career, Russ intentionally served as both teacher and principal. As another friend and colleague said of him, “Russ believed that to be an effective principal you needed to periodically get back into the classroom as a teacher — that was how he always explained his journey in education and his zig-zagging career.” Russ also pursued his interest in education academically, garnering a Master’s degree at University of New Hampshire, and in his later years completed the course work for his Doctorate, although health issues prevented the completion of his dissertation. Russ completed his full time public high school education career as the principal at Noble High School a new high school in Maine, where he helped to shepherd
the design and construction of this large new school. The school won a number of architectural awards, and became known throughout the state of Maine. After retirement, Russ returned to living in Maine, near Portland. But education called again. At the request of the school superintendent, Russ returned to a Principal’s role in Andover, Maine, not far from where he eventually moved, in the town of Bethel. After his “second” retirement, Russ continued to teach in Community College, a new field for him, where he discovered his own budding talents in that environment too. Russ was clearly born to teach, and to excel at it. After settling in Bethel, Russ became active again in the Episcopal Church at Christ Church in nearby Norway, ME. He was active there, serving on the vestry and ultimately as the Senior Warden of the parish. Russell will be buried in Exeter, NH, where both Marie Tornrose, his mother, and Carol Tornrose, wife of his early years, rest. He is survived by his sister Carole of Fort Worth, Texas, and by a number of nieces and nephews in Texas, Virginia, and California. His family and his many friends will miss his lively intellect, charming sense of humor, wide ranging knowledge about so many things, and his warm and generous presence. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. chandlerfunerals.com.
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Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church 124 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Children’s Sunday School During 10:00 this timea.m. of COVID-19 crisis, Witherspoon is finding new and Youth Bible Studydoors may be closed, ways to continue our worship. While our sanctuary Adult Bible Classes church is open and we will find new avenues to proclaim the Gospel and to (A multi-ethnic congregation)
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Rose Ann and Joseph Daniel Haggerty At their daughter’s home in Skillman, NJ, Rose Ann Haggerty, 96, died on January 26, 2021 and, five days later on January 31, 2021, Joseph Daniel Haggerty, 96, also died. After a courageous fight, they both died of complications from COVID-19. They were married 62 years. Rose was predeceased by her sister and two brothers. Joe was predeceased by his two sisters and four brothers. Rose (Mogeleski) was born in Throop, PA, on August 28, 1924. She was a member of the Throop High School class of 1942. Rose graduated from the Scranton State Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1945 and was a member of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps. World War II ended before her class was called to serv ice. She continued her nursing career as a surgical
nurse. In the early 1950s, Rose moved to New Jersey where she was on staff at the Veterans Administration Hospital in East Orange. After meeting on a blind date, she married Joe in 1958 at Sacred Heart Church in Newark. Rose then turned her attention to raising a family in Maplewood and South Orange where they lived until 2008. In 2008 they moved to the Princeton area to be closer to their three grandchildren. She relished her role as wife, mother, and grandmother. Rose did have a second act in managing her husband’s law office and serving as his legal secretary. They worked together for over 20 years. Joe was born in Newark, NJ, on February 22, 1924. The family lived in Chicago, Omaha, and Scranton before returning to Newark in 1937. A few months
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after graduating from Barringer High School in June of 1942, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Pacific Theater as a radio operator. With the help of the G.I. Bill, Joe graduated from Seton Hall University in 1948 and Georgetown Law School in 1951. He enjoyed a successful career in the law that spanned 50 years. He began as an associate with Smith, James and Mathias in Jersey City and was house counsel for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company before establishing his own practice. An authority on Workers Compensation Law, he represented clients in the compensation, trial, and appellate courts throughout New Jersey. Joe also served as the municipal prosecutor for the City of Orange where he maintained an office. When not in the courtroom, Joe was a championship handball player and played into his 80s. In 2000, he played and won a prize at the International Handball Tournament in Ireland. He enjoyed researching his family history in the United States and Ireland. Together, Rose and Joe enjoyed traveling, including visits to Ireland and Poland. However, their greatest joy was spending time w ith and cheering on their three grandchildren. Rose and Joe were regulars at recitals, theatrical performances, and sporting events. They are survived by their daughter Rose Haggerty and son-in-law Daniel Haggerty of Skillman; grandchildren Joseph Daniel II, Caroline Elizabeth, and Charlotte Rose. They are also survived by a daughter Mary Haggerty of Boston. A Funeral Mass will be celebr ate d on Febr u ar y 13, 2021 at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Skillman. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, burial and a celebration of their lives will be held in the summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation (garysinisefoundation.org). Extended condolences and shared remembrances at Franklin H. Rainear, Jr. Affordable Funeral Service and Cremation (affordablefuneralservicecremation.com).
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Frances Baum Frances Baum, of Laguna Woods, CA, died on January 30, 2021 after a long illness with her family at her side. Fran was born in Princeton, NJ, to parents Paul and Eunice Urken. She graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in religion and then earned a master’s degree from Columbia University Teacher’s College in New York City. She taught elementary school for many years. As a young single
woman she traveled to Italy, enjoyed Manhattan folk music clubs, and drove an MG convertible. She married Burton Baum, a chemist, in Princeton, in 1965. It only rained one day that summer, the day of their outdoor wedding, but they had a wonderful marriage. Rain turned to snow when they later moved to Mendota Heights, MN, and they finally came to California to enjoy the sunshine, retiring in Laguna Woods Village in 2004. Fran had a remarkable number of friends. She kept in touch w ith childhood friends throughout her lifetime, and added many more through the years. Fran had a great variety of interests. She especially loved cooking and made incredible meals for her family and friends. She also enjoyed bridge, gardening, dancing, reading, the arts, travel, and was active in various Jewish women’s organizations. At Laguna Woods Village, she became a clown, named Copy Cat, sang with the Harmonaires, danced with t he Rock-n - Rollers, and played with the Bridge Club. She was an active member of the National Council of Jewish Women and the Reform Temple, as well as a strong supporter of South County Outreach. Fran leaves her loving husband Burton, after 55 years of marriage, her son Paul of San Francisco, CA, her daughter Julie of St. Paul, MN, her brothers Arnold Urken of Washington, DC, and Irv Urken of Princeton, NJ, and six nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were private at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, NJ. A virtual memorial service is being planned for a later date. Contributions in her memory may be made to South County Outreach, the Myositis Association (myositis.org), or to a charity of the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family visit Fran’s obituary page at OrlandsMemorialChapel.com.
Rita Mandel Kravitz Rita Mandel Kravitz, 93, of Pennington, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021, at her home. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she was a longtime Trenton area resident. Mrs. Kravitz had been a resident of Pennington since 1995. She was a congregant of Har Sinai Temple for over 60 years, and a volunteer at Capital Healthcare Systems and its auxiliaries in Mercer and Hopewell for over 30 years. Wife of the late William Krav it z, Mrs. Krav it z is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Shelley and Lawrence Gordon of Middletown, NJ, her son and daughter-in-law Arthur and Anne Eby of Point Pleasant, NJ, and grandchildren Michael Gordon and Robyn and Nathan Uri. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, funeral services and burial were private at Ewing Cemetery. The period of mourning will be private. The family respectfully requests any memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To send condolences to the family visit Orlands MemorialChapel.com.
Ida M. McHugh I d a M . M c H u g h , 9 6, passed away January 31, 2021, at Monroe Village, Monroe Township, NJ. Born and raised in Princeton, NJ, Ida was a loving wife and mother, a loyal friend, and a ”fixture” in the Princeton community. A graduate of Princeton High School, she met her h u s b a n d , E l m e r “ I g g y” McHugh, at the Castania Dair y ( now Pj’s Pancake Hou s e ) , w h ere t h e t wo worked side by side flipping burgers and whipping up milkshakes. They raised two children, Lawrence and Sharon, and enjoyed a long and colorful life together, dining often with friends at The Annex and Conte’s, vacationing at the Jersey Shore, and attending sporting and community events. She rarely missed a Princeton University football game and was a lifelong New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers fan. A caterer by profession, known for her delectable dishes, Ida was proudly Irish. She celebrated her Celtic heritage through years of charitable giving and service to organizations close to her heart; among them, the Princeton Fire Company, the American Legion Post 76, the Knights of Columbus, and St. Paul’s Catholic Church. Her “Irishness” was always ever present; it was evidenced by her remarkable strength to weather tragedies and bad news with grace and optimism, her “joie de vivre” and big heart, and in her fearlessness. Throughout her life she exhibited an adventurous and pioneering spirit — she earned a pilot’s license in her 20s, was known to swim long stretches in the Delaware River Canal, and worked well into her 70s, remaining independent and active into her 90s. Ida was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Nellie Smith, her lov ing husband Elmer L. “Iggy” M c H u g h, h e r s on L aw rence “Larry” McHugh, her brother Leroy, and sister Rita. She is survived by her daughter Sharon A. McHugh and son-in-law, Walter V. Maykowskyj of Princeton and three nephews, Stanley “Pete” Sibert of Hamilton, NJ, Joseph O’Gorman and wife Donna of Trenton, NJ, and Thomas Witt and wife Linda of Florida. Due to t he pandem ic, graveside services and burial at Princeton Cemetery are private. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are being handled by The Kimble Funeral Home, Princeton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Princeton Fire Department, 363 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.
Alice E. Kent A lice E . Kent, 79, of Hamilton Square, NJ, died of complications from COVID-19 on January 15th, 2021. Alice was born to Charles and Betty Griffith in Trenton and graduated from Trenton High School. She was the General Manager at Nelson Glass Company in Princeton for 55 years, retiring in 2019. She endeared herself to many coworkers, neighbors, and customers through the years watching Princeton grow and change. Starting out in 1964 with her beehive hairdo and high-heeled shoes, and ending with her orange spiked hair, hip ’60s clothing, and enough jewelry to sink a ship, she was truly a character about town. Everyone knew Alice. Many became friends and many depended on her for her expertise and knowledge. She was sweet and kind, all 4’10, 100 pounds of her. She had a great smile and giggle. On the phone, she sounded like a teenager but had a friendly way of commanding respect. In a six month period in 2001 Alice lost both her only child, daughter Dawn D’Angelo (age 35), and her husband Jim. Her extended family at Nelson Glass, along with her beloved kitties and close friends, sustained her through this difficult time. She will be sorely missed by her Nelson Glass family, especially Robbie Nelson. In the last 10 years of her life, Alice enjoyed listening and dancing to area rock bands. Together with her dear friend Paul Tyler, she was a fixture and supporter of many bands who (again) all knew Alice and looked forward to a hello kiss from her as she entered the club. They were often the first on the dance floor urging others to follow. Again, she was the character about town. Everyone knew Alice. She is sur vived by her brother Terr y Griffith of Hamilton; two sisters, Betty Pettis of New Hampshire and Pat Cooper of Morrisville, PA; Michael, her godson; a special niece Donna who was her hairdresser; many nieces and nephews; her beloved Paul Tyler; and her special cat Taz, who was the other man in her life. A cremation service was held privately. Several memorials will be scheduled at a later date. Donations may be made in Alice’s name to SAVE — A Friend to Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman, NJ 08558 or to your local animal shelter.
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Barbara Blackwell Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 915-5000 bblackwell@callawayhenderson.com princetonaddress.com With unparalleled industry knowledge, experience, and local expertise, I’m the Princeton Real Estate expert you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re buying or selling, I can help you get the best deal. Just looking? That’s OK. Use my website all you like, but you’ll have to create a free account to unlock all the best search features. Once you sign up, you’ll be able to save listings, save your search criteria, get automated email updates for new homes matching your saved search criteria, and more. Good luck on your house hunt! I hope to hear from you soon. Beatrice Bloom Princeton Residential Specialist Weichert Realtors 350 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 921-1900 | M: (609) 577-2989 info@beatriceBloom.com BeatriceBloom.com Beatrice’s strong sales and excellent negotiation skills stem from her earned MBA degrees in finance and international business and a lucrative career on Wall Street as a bond trader. Her international upbringing as well as her foreign language skills offer a unique service for an all-inclusive clientele. Whether you’re moving to, moving within, or moving from Princeton, Beatrice is your best resource for real estate. Her professionalism, dedication, and the added value of Weichert All-Under-One-Roof is your guarantee fort a stress-free home buying and selling experience. Roxanne Gennari Coldwell Banker Realty 50 Princeton Hightstown Road Princeton Junction M: (609) 306-7148 | O: (609) 799-81841 Rox@RoxanneGenarri.com Roxanne Gennari is a lifelong Princeton and Mercer County area resident and has almost four decades of experience in New Jersey assisting those who want to buy or sell a home. She has consistently closed over 100 transactions and achieved more than $40 million in sales each year of her career including during 2019. She has had over $1 billion in total transactions during her tenure, making her the single most accomplished agent in the region. With 38 years of real estate experience, Roxanne has built a reputation for exceptional service. Her consistent and continued success is based almost entirely on word of mouth referrals. “Raising four children was the best education,” Roxanne says. “It taught me how to negotiate, have a tremendous amount of patience and listen. Listening is the key to so many things, not just in real estate but in life.” Roxanne’s recognitions are numerous including decades of single digit rankings amongst her peers in units listed and/or sold, Coldwell Banker International President’s Premier Award, an honor given to the top 1 percent of approximately 87,000 Coldwell Banker affiliated sales associates worldwide. Locally, she was named a Platinum Level recipient of the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award, which is the highest level recognized by New Jersey Realtors and she also qualified for the NJAR Distinguished Sales Club Award, a recognition attained after receiving the NJAR Circle of Excellence Sales Award for 10 years. Heidi Joseph Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® 253 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 924-1600 | M: (609) 613-1663 heidi.joseph@foxroach.com Heidi is experienced in all aspects of the sales process and has been recognized for her sales performance each of the seven years she has been a realtor. Her prior career in financial services, marketing and sales, and her legal background, uniquely qualify her to help you reach your real estate goals — whether selling your home, finding a new one, or looking for investment properties.
Rosaria Lawlor Coldwell Banker Realty 10 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 921-1411 | M: (609) 658-5773 rosaria.lawlor@coldwellbankermoves.com Rosaria was born in New York, lived in Italy for a while, and then her family returned to the U.S. and settled in New Jersey. Rosaria excelled in school, and her love of math and proficiency in accounting served her well when she became vice president and controller of an electrical construction company in N.J. Always a numbers person, Rosaria now analyzes the facts and her skills and experience provide her real estate clients with the necessary perspectives when selling or buying a home. Because of the many years in her former job, Rosaria developed the knowledge to diplomatically interact with many different people and cultures. This position also prepared Rosaria to be a strong and effective negotiator as well. Rosaria loves real estate, and that is evident in her interaction with her clients and the support she provides to them even in the most challenging of situations. Licensed both in N.J. and Pa., Rosaria is a Relocation Specialist, a Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, a Luxury Property Specialist, a Certified Residential Specialist, a Seller Representative Specialist and more. She is a true professional. Laurie Madaus Addison Wolfe Real Estate 500 Union Street, New Hope, Pa. O: (215) 852-5500 | M: (203) 948-5157 laurie.madaus@gmail.com Laurie Madaus’ integrity and work ethic deliver a level of service that is at the forefront of today’s real estate market. Her professionalism and knowledge of the Bucks County, Pennsylvania and Hunterdon County, New Jersey markets has secured the trust of her clients and the respect of her colleagues. Utilizing cutting-edge marketing and technology to ensure that her clients’ properties get the exposure they deserve, Laurie offers a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the river valley market areas. Laurie approaches her clients with individual focus and a drive to understand their needs beyond the purchase or sale of real estate. In turn, her clients value her constructive creative energy and ability to transform even the most challenging transactions into pleasurable experiences. One should seek a partner and consultant when considering to buy or sell a home, and in that role Laurie has shown a lengthy record of achievement and continues to exceed her clients’ expectations. Laurie has a love and sincere appreciation for Bucks and Hunterdon counties, their abundance of stunning vintage homes, horse farms, and estates and recognizes the value of and understands historic architecture having owned and renovated several vintage homes. She specializes in luxury properties, historic houses, farms, estates, charming country homes, and riverfront cottages. Art Mazzei Addison Wolfe Real Estate 500 Union Street, Pa. O: (215) 852-5500 | M: (610) 428-4885 art@addisonwolfe.com Getting to know me … I guess that when I was in my childhood, the first makings of a realtor developed. My father was a contractor and nothing to me was more exciting than visiting a new home under construction and the smell of pine. However, life took a different turn and I started a 30-year career teaching high school English in the New York School System. While I graded compositions and listened to Richard the III rant about a “kingdom for a horse,” I reflected on my past and knew that salesmanship needed to be in my future. Thus, my real estate career began and somehow I managed to juggle my educational career with the world of “metes and bounds.” During this time I rose to the No. 2 position in a prominent real estate firm in Bucks County and by the time I retired, I had risen to the No. 1 sales position in a company of 80 agents. Today, I am a partner in Addison Wolfe Real Estate, an agency that claims 50 fellow realtors on its roster and an impressively large market share for the Center City to Bucks County to Lehigh Valley demographics. I would have to say that part of my success is my years in education … working with daily
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The Air of a European Estate One Hour from NYC 176 Parkside Drive, Princeton To pass through the iron gates into the stone courtyard is to be swept to another time and place. To share a meal beneath the canopy of sycamores beside the trickling fountain is simply magical. It’s hard to believe such a majestic structure started life 120 years ago as a dairy barn, one of 4 Tudor brick outbuildings on the Drumthwacket Estate. Today, clean lines and modern finishes, like custom iron staircases and a state-of-the-art Boffi kitchen, are just the right counterpoint to authentic barn doors and wood beams rising up to meet a 26-ft ceiling. The core of the house is open and dramatic with a huge fireplace anchoring one side. The kitchen, seamlessly clad in walnut, was designed with a chef’s movements in mind. A mezzanine library separates the private spaces of the top floor: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a sitting/family room. Some may choose to reserve this level as an all-encompassing owner’s suite, especially with 3 more bedrooms located in the just completed East wing, an inventive space that can be as integrated or separate as you’d like with just the swing of a door. A mudroom, 2 clever dorm-style baths, laundry room and loft make this airy wing full-service. The opposite wing serves a gym, media room and more. Don’t miss the wine cellar, al fresco Moroccan room or the workshop. With the slate roof restored and brick repointed under current ownership, there’s nothing to do, except maybe add a pool to the 2+ acre property. $3,950,000
Peaceful Views, Plentiful Space, Perfect Locale 51 Grasmere Way, Princeton Located in a leafy enclave just off of Princeton’s most picturesque winding road, close to a selection of renowned schools, sports fields and charming Pretty Brook Tennis Club, this all brick house has no shortage of space or style. Under a brand new roof, every room is airy and generous in scale beginning with the foyer, where custom iron balusters line the wide hardwood staircase. Ahead, the dining room has French doors to an amazing stone terrace running the length of the house, complete with a built-in spa. A handsomely detailed study crowned with a barrel vaulted ceiling was added off the living room offering a perfect work-from-home situation. In the well-planned kitchen, double sinks overlook a meadow alive with the sights and sounds of nature. A sunroom adjoining the two-story family room may be the most relaxing spot to savor the surroundings. The 4/5-bedroom floor plan offers ultimate flexibility with a main level suite, an exceptionally private suite atop the back stairs and a luxurious upstairs suite with a marble-tiled bathroom. Even the finely finished basement is full of useful space. $2,185,000
Barbara Blackwell Broker Associate 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 921-1050 Office (609) 915-5000 Cell bblackwell@callawayhenderson.com For more information about properties, the market in general, or your home in particular, please give me a call.
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problems, adjusting to personalities, and developing a level of patience that only 30 years in the classroom can provide. Working with you would be my pleasure and developing a reciprocity of understanding with each other would also be a significant part of our relationship. I assure you that I will not bore you with the introspection of a Hamlet, but I can guarantee you that I will be more of a salesman than Willy Loman. Maura Mills Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street, Princeton M: (609) 947-5757 | O: (609) 921-1050 mmills@callawayhenderson.com In this increasingly complex market, choosing the right agent makes all the difference. As a Princeton Area expert, I have been serving the real estate needs of buyers and sellers for over 25 years. My keen understanding of the Greater Princeton real estate market has resulted in many pleased buyers and sellers and has earned me membership in the Mercer County Top
Producers Association since 2003. If you are a buyer, I will take the time to get to know you so that I can assist you in locating the home and community that is an ideal fit for you. By listening to what is important in your life, and applying my knowledge of the various local communities and housing options, I will carefully lead you in the selection of the perfect home. As a Princeton area resident since 1985, I have had the wonderful opportunity to raise my children in this very active and culturally-rich area. I have extensive knowledge of the area’s excellent schools, both public and private, as well as of the many opportunities and activities available for both children and adults in the areas of the arts, athletics, entertainment, and community service. My children have loved growing up in the Princeton area and are graduates of The Hun School of Princeton. If you are a seller, you will be pleased to know that my sense of value and pricing, wisdom in preparing a property for the market, creative marketing, skillful negotiating ability, and attention to detail have enabled me to successfully market many properties year after year. As a former vice president of a large investment firm and a graduate of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, my strong financial background is helpful in guiding my clients in making wise real estate decisions. In addition, my previous experience as the Director of Sales and Marketing for a luxury new homes community affords additional insight into the buying and selling process.
Helen Sherman Broker Associate Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® 253 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 O: (609) 924-1600 M: (609) 915-1216 helen.sherman@foxroach.com helensherman.foxroach.com With over 28 years of real estate sales experience Helen has consistently ranked as a top agent in the greater Princeton area. Helen’s dedication and tenacity has awarded her awards/memberships with the Mercer County Circle of Excellence, BHHS - Fox and Roach Realtor’s - President’s Circle, 5 STAR Real Estate Agent from satisfied clients and customers, a Luxury Collection Specialist as well as a leadership/Board position with the Mercer County Top Producers Association. Helen’s philosophy to treat each client individually has resulted in a strong referral business. With in-depth knowledge of the real estate market Helen’s approach has proved to be a great success over the years. Testimonials:” Helen is exceptionally capable she is resourceful, hardworking and very professional. We have had dealings with many Realtors and we rate Helen among the best.” EB. “Without hesitation we would recommend Ms. Sherman to anyone with a real estate need. She is to be commended on her knowledge of the business, her personal skills, her attention to detail and her pleasant personal manners.
9 Applewood Drive, Hopewell Township, NJ Offered at $880,000.
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10 Nassau Street Princeton, New Jersey 08542 Office 609 921-1411 Cell 609 658-5773 EFax 973-387-3441 www.RosariaLawlorFineHomes.com Licensed inRosaria.Lawlor@cbmoves.com NJ and PA Rosaria@RosariaLawlorFineHomes.com
NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2013, 2017-2018, 2020 Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist 10 Nassau Street Princeton, New Jersey 08542 Office 609 921-1411 | Cell 609 658-5773
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Maureen Troiano Coldwell Banker Realty 10 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 921-7554 | M: (609) 240-7554 Maureen.Troiano@coldwellbankermoves.com Maureen is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and has more than 20 years’ experience in the real estate business. She is also a Certified Relocation Specialist. Linda Twining Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 921-1050 | M: (609) 432-2282 ltwining@callawayhenderson.com My real estate expertise is informed by my corporate and small business background. I’m a creative problem solver with a cool head and well-developed negotiating skills, and my clients always have top priority. I have been a resident of the beautiful community of Princeton for almost 30 years. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, I grew up climbing mountains in the summer and skiing in the winter. I still rise at dawn most days to row, swim or run. My diverse background has provided me with insight across numerous industries. After receiving my BA in economics from the University of Washington in Seattle, I pursued a career in publishing, working for Bon Appetit, Architectural Digest, and GEO in Los Angeles, and The Wall Street
Rosaria Lawlor, CLHMS, CRS, SRS, ABR, SFR NJ Realtors Circle of Excellence 2018 Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist CBGL Certified Luxury Property Specialist Certified Relocation Specialist CLHMS, CRS, Licensed in NJSRS, and PAABR, SFR
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Cindy Napp Diane Turton Realtors 1216 3rd Avenue, Spring Lake M: (732) 859-7808 cnapp@dianeturton.com cindynapphomes.com Always keeping her clients in mind, Cindy loves to help both buyers and sellers through some of the most important transactions and transitions in their lives. For empty nesters, first-time home buyers, and buyers looking for the perfect beach house, investment property, or just a change of space, having an experienced and passionate real estate advisor to help you navigate the process is key! With invaluable skills gained from years of experience mixed with her local expertise, Cindy brings unmatched consideration to every client’s personal needs. An award-winning realtor, she is backed by one of the largest brokerages along the Jersey Shore. Sellers appreciate the level of service Cindy and her team at Diane Turton, Realtors offers and can be confident that the marketing, exposure, and attention they will receive is second to none. The only thing she is more passionate about than real estate is the area she serves. Earning her title as the Jersey Shore real estate expert, her clients consider her the go-to source for everything Jersey Shore, from restaurant recommendations to building resources and everything in between. Cindy serves on several committees and offers her talents to a wide range of local volunteer organizations throughout the year. A connoisseur of all the different options at the Jersey Shore, Cindy has the insight on available homes that range from $10 million waterfront mansions to $300,000 starter homes and will work with you to find the best fit for your budget and lifestyle. She understands that every Jersey beach town has a different nuance; from the whimsical lure of Ocean Grove to the exuberant energy of Belmar to the endearing flavor of Spring Lake, and so on. With such a variety of choices, Cindy will work intimately with you to identify what YOU need.
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Helen H. Sherman Broker Associate/Realtor 609-683-8507 direct 609-915-1216 mobile helen.sherman@foxroach.com www.HelenSherman.com
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CallawayHenderson.com 4 NASSAU STREET | PRINCETON, NJ 08542 | 609.921.1050 *Of companies that sold more than 15 listings. **Mercer County: CHSIR Princeton Office is #1 office, dollar volume. All others: CHSIR is #1 company, both dollar volume and unit sales. Source: Bright MLS, GSMLS, and Trendgraphix data for 1/1/20—12/31/20 and public records, as of January 2021. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
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“It all comes down to a Buyer, a Seller, and ROXANNE GENNARI” — NY Times “Roxanne listed and found a buyer very soon after and we got our asking price. Who could ask for more? She also found us a new home and we are forever grateful. Choosing her was the best decision we made. Thank you, Roxanne.” — Bob & Mary G “Roxanne is extremely knowledgeable about the market here in Mercer County, and has actually sold several houses in my neighborhood. She gave us invaluable advice in terms of correctly pricing our house, and she and her colleagues made the listing and house showing process incredibly manageable.” — Nishant M “I have been buying and selling real estate for a few years now, and Roxanne’s performance, communication, attention to detail and all-around customer service made it one of the smoothest sale transactions I have ever experienced. Her integrity and professionalism is impeccable. I don’t think there is a better agent in the industry.” — Sandeep P “Roxanne was a great help in finding a property within my budget and guiding me through the closing. She provided great references for attorneys, property inspection and remediation services and it was readily apparent that she worked with them often and was well regarded by them. We met some resistance from the seller and their agent(S), but Roxanne was a persistent advocate and helped me power through to the end. I will absolutely engage Roxanne again when it comes time for my next real estate transaction.” — Lisa S
Roxanne Gennari
#1 Agent in Mercer County For Home Sales ® Roxanne REALTOR Sales #2 Agent inGennari, Mercer County ForAssociate Sales Volume Over 40Closed Years Experience $40+ Million Sales in 2019 Roxanne Gennari, REALTOR Sales Platinum Associate NJAR Circle of Excellence 118 Transactions in 2019**2003-2020 $40+ Million Closed SalesAgent in 2019 Zillow 5 Star Ranked in the Top 1% Internationally* ®
118 Transactions in 2019** Licensed in Internationally* NJ and PA Ranked the Top 1% Internationally* Ranked in theinTop 1% Licensed NJ and Licensed in NJinand PA PA
50 Princeton Hightstown Road (609) 799-8181 - Office Princeton 50 Princeton HightstownJunction, Road (609) 799-8181 - Office (609) 306-7148 – Cell Princeton Junction, New Jersey 08550 (609) 306-7148 – Cell New Jersey 08550 Operated by a subsidiary of NRT, LLC. Rox@RoxanneGennari.com Operated by a subsidiary of NRT, LLC. Rox@RoxanneGennari.com *ForNJColdwell Banker NJ NRT 1999-2019 *For Coldwell Banker NRT 1999-2019 **Based on BRIGHT MLS 2019 **Based on BRIGHT MLS 2019
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144 Drakes Corner Road An award-winning renovation has expanded and perfected this Princeton mid-century modern 4 bedroom, creating effectively new interiors that are as breathtaking as the cinematic views of the home’s near 3-acre parcel and Woodfield Reservation. Brand new systems. $1,995,000
37 Stonybrook Lane, Princeton Completely immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature at this custom-built home overlooking the rippling water of Stony Brook. Beyond the 3.22-acre property, trails for biking and hiking are plentiful and lead to downtown about 3.5 miles away. Owner is a NJ Licensed Real Estate Agent. $2,825,000
3 Palmer Square West, Unit G, Princeton A second-to-none Palmer Square location and spectacular renovations pair to create the perfect in-town 2 bedroom. Nantucket flair meets classic English sensibility in many custom touches, a renovated bath, and cook’s kitchen. Stroll to the Dinky and University! $750,000
10 Leonard Court, Princeton On 4+ close-to-town acres, this majestic custom home brims with amenities that indulge and entertain, creating the consummate entertaining or stay-at-home compound with a chef’s kitchen, walkout lower level with a theater, 6 decadent suites, and resort-worthy pool. $3,750,000
MAURA MILLS Sales Associate, ABR, e-PRO, PSA Callaway Henderson | Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 947-5757 - (cell *preferred) (609) 921-1050 x299 (office) mmills@callawayhenderson.com
Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Subject To Errors, Omissions, Prior Sale Or Withdrawal Without Notice.
Serving Princeton Area Home Buyers and Sellers For Over 25 Years Mercer County Top Producers Association 2003-2021 NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® Platinum 2012-2020, Silver 2002-2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, Bronze 2007, 2011
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Continued from Page 42 Journal in Princeton. An avid cook, I pursued culinary school in New York City and graduated with a Blue Ribbon degree (highest honors) in Culinary Arts. I later co-founded Twin Hens, Inc., a nationally distributed artisan line of frozen chicken pot pies found in such stores as Whole Foods and Dean & DeLuca. Community involvement is an important aspect of my life. I’ve been a member of Trinity Church since moving to Princeton, serving on the Vestry (the governing board) and as Director of Youth Education. I am a past member of the Master Gardeners of Mercer County, I co-founded a community-based business networking group, Princeton Works, in 2012, and am an active supporter of the Princeton School Gardens Cooperative. For additional information about the real estate market in Princeton, and its wonderful lifestyle, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Robin L. Wallack Broker Associate Platinum Level Circle of Excellence Award Five Star Professional Award Winner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Princeton Home Marketing Center 253 Nassau Street, Princeton O: (609) 683-8505 | C: (609) 462-2340 www.robinwallack.com Robin’s experiences in the workplace and the community are both extensive and intensive. She spent many years working as Assistant to the Director of Career Services at Princeton University. Robin served on the Princeton Regional Board of Education for six years as both President and Vice President. Robin also served as Vice President of the Mercer County Board of Education, as a Princeton Civil Rights Commissioner, and as a member of the Site Plan Advisory Board. Robin says, “Real estate is a process, and I will be with you every step of the way. For me, real estate is deeply rooted in relationships. Even after you close on your house, you can always feel free to call me for advice, for help, for information. As one of my customers once said, ‘Once we work with you, we’re velcroed together forever!’ I will be there for you, both as you change and as your real estate needs change. I recognize that ‘home’ means different things to different people and my success is predicated on knowing what my customers expect, and then showing you those homes that meet your specific needs.”
The Spring Market - Call for information - Coming Soon Education and training: * Twenty plus years in the real estate business Licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania * Certified Relocation Specialist NJAR® Circle of Excellence 2019 * Top Ten GCI Producer Coldwell Banker Princeton Office 2019
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I’ve Moved Throughout my 30 years experience in residential real estate I always dreamed of opening my own business.
By working at a small independent brokerage I can focus on what has always been my sole focus...
Today I am announcing that I am starting my own team at Queenston Realty.
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Nelson Glass & Aluminum Co.
Custom Fitted Storm Doors
908.359.8388
741 Alexander Rd, Princeton • 924-2880
Route 206 • Belle Mead
American Furniture Exchange
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Antiques – Jewelry – Watches – Guitars – Cameras Books - Coins – Artwork – Diamonds – Furniture Unique Items
“Where quality still matters.”
I Will Buy Single Items to the Entire Estate! Are You Moving? House Cleanout Service Available!
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4621 Route 27 Kingston, NJ
riderfurniture.com Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5
Daniel Downs (Owner) Serving all of Mercer County Area
Highest Quality Seamless Gutters. ☛GUTTER CLEANING ☛GUTTER REPAIRS ☛GUTTER PROTECTION! 3 Gutter Protection Devices that Effectively Work! Free estimates! All work guaranteed in writing!
PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf
609-921-2299 LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE... CHOOSING A SMART DOORBELL The smart doorbell is one of the most popular smart home devices on the market today. While features often vary depending on the brand, basically a smart doorbell is an internet -connected device that is equipped with a video camera. When someone arrives at your doorstep, the smart doorbell alerts your smartphone or other device and allows you to see and interact with your visitor, even if you’re not at home. Smart doorbells offer both home security and convenience. The remote video and audio features are especially useful in this time of social distancing. For example, if you’re receiving a delivery, you can ask questions or provide instructions without opening the door. When choosing a smart doorbell, some of the options or features you may want to consider include: Wide-angle view camera Night vision capability Motion detection Battery-powered vs hard-wired Cloud storage of video recordings for later view App and smart device support from Alexa or Google
Even the most budget-friendly options include some of these features, and many are easy to install. There are also models with more advanced features such as voice recognition and extra security sensors.
Sales Representative/Princeton Residential Specialist, MBA, ECO-Broker Princeton Office 609-921-1900 | 609-577-2989(cell) | info@BeatriceBloom.com | BeatriceBloom.com
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HOME REPAIR SPEcIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-15-21 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 921-7469. 09-30-21 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 appraisof Princeton als. (609) 306-0613. 01-01-22 2016
JOES LANDScAPING INc. OF PRINcETON Property Maintenance and 2016 Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-03-21 TOWN TOPIcS cLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVIcE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-01-22
FLESCH’S ROOFING For All Your Roofing, Flashing & Gutter Needs
• Seamless Gutters & Downspouts • Gutter Cleaning • Roof Maintenance
609-394-2427
Free Estimates • Quality Service • Repair Work
(PRINcETON, NJ): Works independently to support the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for Sandoz Biopharmaceutical projects in the U.S. Provides US specific regulatory guidance, critically review documents to ensure that submissions are of high quality and meet relevant regulatory requirements; Resume to: Sandoz, Inc. Attn: Bona Kwak, 1 Health Plaza East Hanover, NJ 07936. Reference job # VR2075 02-10
KOALA cLEANING SERVIcE, LLc: Residential & Commercial cleaning. 20% off your first cleaning! Phone: (267) 990-5901 info@koalacleaningservice.com www.koalacleaningservice.com Company is insured. 02-10-8t
Charlie has been serving the Princeton community for 25 years
• Copper/Tin/Sheet Metal • Flat Roofs • Built-In Gutters
MANAGER, REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Crossing Guard
Family Owned and Operated
• Residential & Commercial • Cedar Shake • Shingle & Slate Roofs
Employment Opportunities in the Princeton Area
HOUSE cLEANING: Good experience and references. English speaking. Please call Iwona at (609) 9472958. 02-03-4t
of Princeton
Serving the Princeton area for 25 years
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HANDYMAN–cARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant. Active business since 1998. Call Roeland- preferred phone, (516) 888-9687. Active original, (609) 933-9240.. tf
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www.towntopics.com Brian Wisner
Broker Associate | Luxury Collection C: 732.588.8000 O: 609.921.9202
Brian Wisner
Broker Associate | Luxury Collection
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