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Redevelopment Plan For Thanet Property Introduced by Council At a special meeting January 30, Princeton Council voted to introduce a redevelopment plan for two proposed developments on Thanet Road, currently the site of office buildings that are 90 percent vacant.

One of the proposals, by AvalonBay, is for a 221-unit, multi-family complex including six affordable apartments and five affordable apartments for adults with special needs. The other is an 80-unit, age-restricted, 100 percent affordable rental housing development by PIRHL Developers LLC. The proposals will be considered by the Planning Board at its meeting Thursday, February 6, to see if they are consistent with Princeton’s Master Plan. The plan comes back to Council for a public hearing at its meeting on February 10.

The developments make up a significant portion of Princeton’s affordable housing settlement plan, which is due to be considered at a fairness hearing on Friday, February 7.

AvalonBay, which was the developer of the apartment complex on the former site of Princeton Hospital, will make a payment in lieu of taxes on the Thanet property, the proceeds of which would offset the costs of building the senior development.

“Tonight’s vote is specifically on the introduction of the redevelopment plan,” said Mayor Liz Lempert. “Even though it is a type of zoning document that does not speak specifically to the financing, we know there are a lot of questions on how this is going to work. We want to make sure we discuss that as part of the introduction tonight. There will be an agreement at the next meeting that will outline the financial arrangement between Princeton and the developer of the multi-family project [AvalonBay]. We want to make sure that everybody is clear on what those mechanisms will be.”

A representative from the consultants Burgis Associates Inc., Princeton’s Planning Director Michael LaPlace, and Princeton Administrator Marc Dashield provided details of the concept plans.

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Princeton Responds to Coronavirus Threat With 20,438 confirmed cases and more than 420 deaths in China from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), local officials in Princeton are working to respond to this global health crisis. As of Tuesday, the United States had 11 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but none in New Jersey.

Health officials, locally and globally, are taking action to assess individuals who might have been exposed to the virus, which has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. Major American airlines have canceled flights to and from China, many businesses have been affected, and it is not clear how extensive quarantines, travel bans, and other restrictions may become.

“At this time, the risk in the U.S. to the general public is low,” said Princeton Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser, “and in Princeton the risk is low. At this time there are a small number of cases in the U.S. To limit the risk of spread, health officials are working with health care providers to promptly identify and evaluate anyone they think may have the virus or may be at increased risk.”

Grosser described the town’s response as “an evolving situation,” and he could not say how many Princeton residents might be at risk. “Local health departments are receiving daily updates on guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health,” he said. “The Princeton Health Department has been working with Princeton University to make sure any ill students with a travel history are reported to our office immediately.”

At Princeton University, where many students recently returned to campus for Monday’s start of second semester classes, University officials have been working since Monday morning to assess the risk

of about 100 students who had traveled from China.

Based on guidance issued Sunday by the New Jersey Department of Health, everyone the University has assessed so far is low risk, meaning no need to self-quarantine, according to University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss. Low risk applies to individuals who have recently traveled to mainland China (including Wuhan City and Hubei Province), but have not had any close contact with any person confirmed to have 2019-nCoV. As of Tuesday afternoon, the University Continued on Page 7

101: Fund Celebrates 50 years Of Scholarships for PHS Students The 101: Fund, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping Princeton High School (PHS) graduates in need of financial assistance for college, will be celebrating its 50th anniversary on Saturday, March 21 with a party at Prospect House on the Princeton University campus, featuring music by the Franklin and Alison Band.

Since its inception in 1970, 101: has contributed millions of dollars to hundreds of students going on to colleges throughout the country. Founded by a school secretary and operating as the Princeton Regional Scholarship Foundation until 2008, 101: awards scholarships based on need with the goal of reducing the Continued on Page 9

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: The Princeton University Art Museum hosted its annual gala, “A Night in the Imperial Kingdom,” on Saturday evening . The benefit raises funds for the museum’s exhibitions and outreach activities, which are offered to all, free of charge . Attendees share their favorite piece of art in the museum in this week’s Town Talk on page 6 .

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Using her cookie money, Madeleine, who will attend Vassar College in the fall, has traveled to Oregon to study astronomy, experienced winter survival training and whitewater rafting, and has served as a summer trip and travel counselor with the organization, to name just a few of her accomplishments.

“The thing I love most about it is that it offers such a wide range of opportunities,” she said. “It gives girls from any economic background the chance to explore their passions. There are just so many things you can do.”

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Madeleine’s interests tend toward the outdoors. A backpacking trip to Oregon’s Pine Mountain Observatory, with members of NASA and SETI (Search for extraterrestrial intelligence), was a highlight of her scouting experience.

“We studied astronomy and all topics related to that, and we also learned to educate about astronomy in our communities,” she said. Other favorite scout-related activities have included sailing and beach camping.

A natural leader, Madeleine is an ambassador, the highest level in Girl Scouts.

She regularly helps mentor younger scouts in various events and badge workshops. She fully intends to keep Girl Scouts a priority as she graduates from the top tier.

“After ambassador level, you can gain a lifetime membership which allows you to stay active,” she said. “What I’m most excited about is being able to chaperone and develop Girl Scout destination trips. I want to pass along the opportunities I’ve had to others.”

Scouting has remained in the family. “My sister is still a counselor at Girl Scout camp,” Madeleine said. “And it will always be part of my life. I can’t imagine my life without it.”

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Question of the Week:

“What is your favorite piece of art in the museum?”

(Asked Saturday at the PU Art Museum Annual Benefit Gala) (Photographs by Erica M. Cardenas)

“My favorite piece of art is a Guanyin, in the Chinese Gallery.

It’s a bodhisattva, which is a person who has attained enlightenment and has the opportunity to go to Nirvana, but instead stays on earth to guide other people. Just the idea of helping other people, plus the beauty of the sculpture, puts me in a peaceful, static mood.”

—Shary Stamm, Princeton

“I am a physicist, and I give a talk related to art in physics. My girlfriend, they call her the female Michelangelo in Greece.

She’s a great painter. So when I give a talk at Princeton University, I love to see the Italian paintings in the European art section of the museum.”

—Spiro Apostolou, Athens, Greece

New Board Members At Community Foundation

The Princeton Area Community Foundation has appointed two new members to its board of trustees.

Jeanne Besser of Princeton is an author, a former syndicated newspaper columnist, and previously served as a second vice chair, chair of the Nominating Committee, and a Grants Committee member of the board of the Partners for Health Foundation. Michelle Everman of Lawrence is a managing director at the Mercadien Group and principal at Mercadien P.C. Besser and Everman were appointed to three-year terms on the board of the Princeton Area Community Foundation, a nonprofit that awards grants to charitable organizations and helps individuals, families, and businesses connect with the causes that matter most to them.

Two board members, Meredith C. Moore and Thomas Weidner, recently completed their terms of service. Moore was a board vice chair and the chair of the Communications Committee; Weidner was chair of the Committee on Trustees.

“I want to thank Meredith and Tom for their invaluable contributions to the board,” said Jeffrey M. Vega, president and CEO of the Community Foundation. “As a communications expert, Meredith helped raise the visibility of the work we do for our community, and Tom’s sharp legal mind and attention to detail was an incredible asset to our Committee on Trustees.”

Bernard “Bernie” Flynn will replace Moore as a vice chair of the board. Nicole Bronzan was appointed as chair of the Communication Committee, and Jamie Kyte Sapoch was appointed chair of the Committee on Trustees.

“Degas’ Dancers was always my favorite one growing up.

I loved seeing this piece at the Princeton Art Museum when I would come visit my grandparents.”

—Catherine Sontag, Philadelphia

“A Fellow at Work by painter Mario Moore. I love how it’s here and it’s now and the artist and the subject are here tonight. The artist was trying to capture the workforce within Princeton University. A lot of African American men are in the workforce and a lot of time they go unseen, so this is a way to put them up front.”

—Jonathan Peele, Princeton

“George Inness’ painting, The Home of the Heron, hanging in the American Gallery. He’s my favorite artist because, by design, the more you look at his paintings the more dimensions you see. This particular piece is especially fantastic.”

—Christopher L. Eisgruber, president, Princeton University

health officials in monitoring the situation. The University continued from page one has banned all Universitywas in the process of assess- sponsored travel to mainland ing the last few students. “No China for faculty, staff, and one has been sick. No one students until further notice. has shown symptoms,” said Grosser noted that local resiHotchkiss. dents who might have been in Hotchkiss went on to em- contact with people who have phasize that the University recently traveled to China was closely following the lat- should self-assess their health. est information and recom- “If they experience any type mendations from government of illness, they should contact and health officials. “We have their medical provider. They taken this global health crisis should also get a flu shot. It’s very seriously and approached not too late to get protected.” it as a community — at the Grosser added that resisame time, what we are ex- dents considering travel periencing is what is being ex- should reference the Center perienced across this country. for Disease Control (CDC) Our numbers do not reflect travel health page, which Princeton as exceptional or outlines all current health different in this current and concerns across the world. ongoing health emergency.” Grosser urged anyone with 1/8th PAGE AD He emphasized that the Unispecific questions about this versity had been in close con- ongoing situation to contact $289 tact with municipal and county the Princeton Health Depart-

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Princeton First Responder Remembered Fondly By Many Co-Workers, Friends Robert G. “Bob” Gregory, Jr., director of Emergency Safety and Services for the municipality of Princeton and fire marshal for Princeton University who passed away on January 23, is being remembered affectionately and admiringly by many of his friends and co-workers.

Gregor y, 57, who died at Rober t Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, lived in South Brunswick for the past 20 years and was a longtime first responder in Princeton, South Brunswick, Kingston, and at Princeton University.

“For those of you who knew him, he was a wonderful man, the best person to have around during a crisis,” said Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert in calling for a moment of si-

lence at last week’s Princeton Council meeting. “It’s really hard to think of this place without him. Our hearts are with his family.”

Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad ( PFARS ) President Mark Freda noted that Gregory served PFARS for five years, including a year as president. “Many of us knew him before that through his involvement with the Princeton Fire Department and of course in his role as director of Emergency Services for the town. Bob put in a lot of time and effort to help the people of Princeton and the different emergency services organizations he belonged to.”

Freda added, “Bob will be missed by many of us. Bob and I talked frequently, and it is very hard to grasp that

he will no longer be there to talk to.”

The Princeton Police Depar tment, in a Facebook tribute, described Gregory as “a tireless, selfless public servant. There was nothing Bob would not do for the Princeton Police Department, including but not limited to mentoring our own youth academy ‘recruit.’ Amidst our sadness, we will celebrate the life and work of Bob Gregory.

And we will try to emulate the extraordinarily kind person that he was.”

Among the many Facebook reminiscences, Gregory was described as “one of the kindest, most thoughtful, and dedicated people I had the pleasure of knowing,” “a champion to his family and people he served so well,” “a trusted and good-natured public servant who was dedicated to the safety of our community,” “a first class professional in all that he was involved in,” and “one of the nicest guys you ever wanted to meet.”

One of his colleagues wrote, “You always felt better after talking with Bob.” Gregory grew up in South River, where he was a member of Reliable Fire Service, then moved to North Brunswick, where he served as fire chief with North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department, Company 3, before settling in South Brunswick. He earned a master’s degree from Cairn University.

TIRELESS PUBLIC SERVANT: First Responder Robert Gregory, who Gregory is survived by his passed away January 23, is being remembered as “a champion to wife of 30 years Michele (Pihis family and people he served so well,” and “the best person to atek) Gregory of South Brunshave around during a crisis.”

(Photo courtesy of Spezzi Funeral Home)

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wick; his parents Robert Sr. and Lucille Gregory of South River; and his brother Marc Gregory and wife Coleen of Edison.

Funeral services were held Thursday, January 30 at the Maliszewski Funeral Home in South River with burial following at Holy Cross Burial Park in South Brunswick.

—Donald Gilpin

New Members, President For Sustainable Princeton

S u s t a i n abl e P r i n c e ton announced a new board president and the addition of two new board members.

Co-Founder and Board President Matthew Wasserman is passing the leadership baton on to Vice President Yamile Slebi.

“Eight years ago, a small group of people committed to the idea of changing people’s habits and getting ‘sustainability’ a seat at the table, got the ball rolling by starting a small non-profit with local grant money,” said Wasserman. “We knew it wouldn’t be easy, but then again, when are the things really worth doing, easy? As board president, I have been honored and fortunate to be surrounded by incredibly smart, passionate people as we have worked to build Sustainable Princeton into what it is today.”

Wasserman added, “We have earned that seat at the table as evidenced by the recent endorsement of the Climate Action Plan and the assignment of a council liaison to our board of directors. While I admit I’m a bit sad about stepping down at such a crucial juncture, I know our new Executive Committee, led by Yamile,

is immensely qualified to lead us into the future. I look forward to seeing what they accomplish. And like any proud parent, I know they’ll do great things.”

A corporate and securities lawyer, Colombia native Slebi began her support of organizations in the nonprofit sector at FairTrade USA where she worked with farmers around the world on market access, quality improvement, and capacity building. Prior to joining the Sustainable Princeton board in 2015, she volunteered working to help with the Great Ideas initiative, now in its seventh year.

“I’m ver y proud of the organization Sustainable Princeton has become. We have an amazing staff and a very committed board,” said Slebi. “One of the strengths of our programming and community outreach is presenting residents with sustainable choices that protect the environment and generate financial savings. Home energy audits, for example, can translate into residents saving on energy bills and a reduction of the collective impact on our footprint right here in Princeton.”

Princeton’s Climate Action

Plan (CAP) was endorsed by municipal Council last July. Since then, Sustainable Princeton has worked with multiple stakeholders and committees to implement strategies outlined in the plan.

“With the CAP, we are hoping to reduce Princeton’s greenhouse gas emissions and build the community’s resiliency, (the ability to withstand the effects of climate change). This aspect is very close to my heart,” shared Slebi, “it has the potential to directly benefit P r inceton’s u nders er ved population. We are currently working with the municipality on the creation of Princeton Prepares, a new registration program to assist our most vulnerable residents during climate crises.”

New board member Steven D. Averbuch,medical oncologist and pharmaceutical industry veteran, retired as vice president and head, precision medicine within the Translational Medicine Division of R&D at BristolMyers Squibb. The other addition is David R. Hill, fellow and adjunct senior research scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy.

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gap between the growing costs of attending college and st udents’ resources from family savings and financial aid packages.

“At a time when there’s a lot of bad news out in the world, this is good news,” said 101: Fund Board President Jennifer Jang.

Daniel Hanna, 2016 PHS graduate now a computer engineering major at The College of New Jersey, described 101: as “a loving organization that wants to see my success, a beacon of encouragement for me to look towards throughout my academic pursuits.”

He continued, “101: assisted me by providing a stepping stone towards dealing with the strong financial burden that is often associated with higher education.

This allowed me to focus my attention on the academics related to obtaining my degree, instead of worrying about the price tag that is attached.”

Jeff Lucker, PHS history teacher since 1969 and

longtime 101: board member, described some of the unusual qualities of the 101: organization. “First there is the reward that comes from being able to make college possible for students who may not have even considered it due to their financial circumstances, often being the first in their family to attend,” he wrote in an email. “It is so gratifying to attend the small ceremony we have at the year’s end when we confer the awards and see the faces of the recipients, often some of my ow n students, and their families.”

Jang noted that 101: has been a group effort for many decades with “a history of helping one another to do things that none of us could do alone. I’m impressed by the par tnership between community, school, and local businesses as well.”

She added, “It feels good that this institution still thrives, because it’s needed.

Many students find it hard to go to college, not because they’re not studying or succeeding, but because they can’t afford it.”

Money for the 101: annual awards is raised throughout the year through a direct mail campaign to all parents and longtime 101: supporters, the spring fundraiser, and through other events throughout the year. The 101: Student Auxiliary, a PHS student group, raises money through a variety of efforts, including a popular spring talent show featuring comedy, music, and gymnastics.

The 101: Fund Scholarship Awards are presented in June to graduating seniors who applied in the spring through the PHS Guidance Office.

The 101: Fund disperses about $80,000 to qualifying students each year, with each recipient receiving up to $10,000 total, the amount spread out evenly over four or, in the case of community college, two years.

The 101: Fund supports a total of about 65 students at a time, checking in and distributing ongoing funds each year. Through its mentoring program, established six years ago, the 101: Fund is also available to trouble-

shoot and work with the PHS graduates in their colleges when necessary.

Primarily for Mercer Count y Communit y College students who are part of the 101: Fund program, t h e m e ntor i ng pro g r a m “is amazing,” said Jang.

“Money is not enough,” she added. “We match students with adults in the community — for advice, sometimes for transportation, for any needs those students might have in navigating college.”

Jang pointed out that 101: is a 100 percent volunteerrun organization with no paid staff. “It’s a fantastic, 21-person board powered by people who give their time in so many ways,” she said.

“I’m very grateful.”

Lucker emphasized the dedication of his fellow board members. Referring to the French political theorist Alexis de Tocqueville, who, on visiting this country in the 1830s remarked on the spirit and practice of volunteerism, Lucker noted, “It has been a rewarding experience for me to get to know other board members, a remarkable group

of people who already have very busy and committed lives, but who have chosen to make this added contribution. In addition to monthly board meetings, many members have put in countless hours by mentor ing t he awardees, interviewing prospective candidates, and in many other tasks necessary to make the organization function.”

Among many testimonials on the 101: website, the parent of a 2015 PHS graduate wrote, “This money will truly make a difference for M. to actually be able to afford to attend Montclair State. I cried for an hour when I heard how generous the scholarship was. It is

so hard as a parent to ask your child to push forward for their goals and then not be able to afford the school they really wanted to go to.

So a real heartfelt thank you to make M.’s dream come true.”

And a 101: scholarship recipient at The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising College in New York City wrote, “Everybody has a dream. I’m living mine. thanks to the support from 101:. I am now the first in my family to attend college.”

Visit fund101.org to buy tickets for the March 21 celebration or to make a donation to the 101: Fund.

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FREE EVENTS LECTURES 02.11

Inaugural Lecture

“What Have Canaan and Babylon to Do with Israel?: The Problem of Ancient Near Eastern Divinity in the Biblical Godhead.”

Lecturer: Mark S. Smith Helena Professor of Old Testament Literature and Exegesis, Princeton Theological Seminary 5 p.m., Cooper Conference Room, Erdman Center

02.25 The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture Lecturer: Tamura Lomax

Co-founder, The Feminist Wire 5:00 p.m., Main Lounge, Mackay Campus Center

03.05 Reverend Alexander D.D. Thompson Memorial Lecture “Recovering Revelation’s Forgotten Textual History: Josef Schmid’s Magnum Opus for the Twenty-First Century”.

Lecturer: Juan Hernandez Professor of biblical studies at Bethel University 5 p.m., Main Lounge, Mackay Campus Center

03.16–19 Annie Kinkaed Warfield Lecture Series Lecturer: Friederike Nüessel Vice rector of education and professor of systematic theology at Heidelberg University Series of six lectures, Main Lounge, Mackay Campus Center Monday, March 16, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17, 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, 5 p.m.

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CONCERTS 03.31 Frederick Neumann Memorial Lecture “A Radical Political Theology for the Anthropocene Era” Lecturer: Ryan LaMothe Professor of pastoral care and counseling at Saint Meinrad School of Theology 5 p.m., Main Lounge, Mackay Campus Center

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Park Commission to Conduct Prescribed Burn at Mercer Meadows For a few days between now and mid-June, the smell of smoke will be in the air and flames will be visible, in and around the Pole Farm at Mercer Meadows. But there is no need to call the fire department.

Mercer County Park Commission is holding a prescribed burn in the area to manage habitats and other for e s t r y a n d e colo g i c a l needs. Since the Prescribed Burn Act was signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy in 2018, burns have been taking place across the state.

Fires are lit, monitored, and managed by the Forest Fire S er v ice ( NJ F FS ), whose staff have been trained to conduct safe and effective prescribed burns.

“We’re really excited to be able to utilize this land management technique,” said A nthony Cucchi, Mercer County’s superintendent of parks. “It will benefit wildlife and reduce hazardous fuel loads, so there are two benefits — public safely and ecology.”

The goals include controlling invasive species and reducing woody growth that is encroaching into the meadows. “Previously, this was managed through big mowing projects,” said Cucchi. “But this is more effective. And it is actually more natural. Our grasslands have evolved in response to wild-

fires. Native Americans used them. So the native wildlife we’re trying to support is used to this. It’s a disturbance, if you will.”

Properly conducted, prescribed burns encourage native seed germination, reduce invasive plant pressure, and cycle nutrients into the soil. They have also been successful in reducing tick and insect pest populations.

The burns at Pole Farm are expected to take place between now and late spring as determined by the Section Forest Fire Warden.

Two areas will receive a dormant season burn prior to April 15, over two to four days. One area will undergo a growing season burn later this spring, prior to June 15, over one to two days.

“We can only do this when weather conditions are just right, when it’s safe, and won’t pose a risk,” said Cucchi. “The Forest Fire Service looks to ensure that winds are coming in a direction that brings smoke away from nearby residences, and get it up high as quickly as possible. They have been doing this for years, since about the 1920s. So it is not a new management too.”

The exact days can’t be pinpointed. “We have a window of time, what we call the dormant season burn,” said Cucchi. “We get notified at least 48 hours in advance.

Then we notify the public, close the area, and do the burn. Generally it takes less than a day to complete. The forest service tells us when we can reopen.”

Immediate neighbors of the area are being mailed notices about the plan. As far as air quality goes, “It will be noticeable that the burn has occurred,” said Cucchi. “Our stewardship team will be studying the response in burn areas.”

While this is the first time Mercer County is utilizing this technique for Mercer Meadows, approximately 35,000 acres were designated to be burned in New Jersey by the NJFFS in 2019. FIRES FOR A PURPOSE: The Pole Farm at Mercer Meadows will be the site of a controlled burn at The park will be closed to some point during the next few months, but there is no cause for alarm. The New Jersey Forest the public while the burns Fire Service and Mercer County Park Commission will oversee the burn to suit ecological needs. are taking place. The closure will be posted at all entrances, crossings, and trail heads, and on the Park Commission website and social media pages. While the burn is in progress, law enforcement and fire personnel, equipment, and vehicles will be on hand at the Pole Farm and surrounding areas.

“T hese are slow moving, well managed, and well overseen, small-scale burns,” said Cucchi. “The flames might be 10 to 15 feet at times, but they actually reduce the risk of wildfires in the area.”

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Princeton Academy Celebrates Harry Potter Book Night

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A night of magical fun, including a Triwizard Tournament, is on tap for Thursday, February 6, when Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart (PASH) on the Great Road celebrates the 6th Annual Harry Potter Book Night.

“We are so excited to be joining up with schools, libraries, bookshops, and community centers around the world to celebrate the sixth Harry Potter Book Night,” said PASH Headmaster Rik Duggan. “Last year families had a wonderful time celebrating the magic of Harry Potter.”

The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m., when “young wizards, witches, and Muggles will be treated to an evening of magical games and readings from our favorite Harry Potter books,” according to a PASH announcement.

Attendees are encouraged to register in advance at princetonacademy.org/revents/ harrypotter and to come to the event in their best Harry Potter-inspired costumes for a chance to win the complete illustrated Harry Potter book set.

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New Wildlife Habitat at YingHua

The YingHua International School (YHI) in Kingston has successfully created a Certified Wildlife Habitat through its Garden for Wildlife program.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has recognized Ying Hua’s work in creating a garden that supports birds, butterflies, bees, frogs, and other local wildlife. In addition YHI has been co-certified with NWF’s state affiliate, the New Jersey Audubon Society.

As a Certified Wildlife Habitat garden, the YingHua garden provides natural sources of food, water, cover, and places to raise young and is maintained in a sustainable way that incorporates native plants, conserves water, and doesn’t rely on pesticides.

“At YingHua our International Baccalaureate curriculum allows students to learn about wildlife, habitats, and the earth through cross-collaboration of subjects and learning, which is hands-on and very experiential,” said YHI Head of School Laura Desai. “Students learn by doing and exploring, and this brings learning to life while positively impacting nature and the environment. We focus on recycling, green initiatives, and sustainability in the school, so our school garden habitat allows for students to experience nature in our own backyard.”

New Cafe Planned for PHS

A new “remote dining” location will provide a food hub at Princeton High School as part of planned renovations scheduled to be completed by fall 2020.

Replacing the student store, this cafe will offer breakfast and lunch foods and will help to ease some of the crowding in the cafeteria.

“I’m very excited about our remote dining plan,” said PHS Principal Jessica Baxter.

“It has been my vision for the last year to be able to provide a cafe atmosphere where students can have more options in a convenient location.”

“We will be offering fresh fruits and vegetables as well as smoothies, soup, and probably pizza,” said Princeton Public Schools Food Service Director K. Lee Dixon, who added that she is looking forward to providing appetizing and healthy food to more PHS students, as well as being responsive to student requests.

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Mayor Lempert Responds To PCTV’s Jan. 29 Open Letter

Library Place Resident Supports Call For Traffic Calming Devices

Tree Street Resident Has Solution for Parking Issue

driverless cars, Princeton needs to look for forward looking solutions rather than adding more-of-the-same lines of parking spaces and those hated meters.

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sible to record and broadcast video across the globe with a smart phone. And increasingly, local residents are relying on streaming services instead of cable subscriptions. As a result, Letters do not necessarily reflect the views of Town Topics the cable franchise fees collected by Princeton are declining Email letters to: editor@towntopics.com or mail to: Town Topics, PO Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528 and we all need to plan accordingly. In the latest financial materials provided to the municipality during negotiations, PCTV reported net assets of $481,086 to the IRS in 2016.

This sizable reserve should no-doubt help fund its transition toward self-reliance.

LIZ LEMPERT To the Editor: Mayor The recent open letter from members of PCTV erroneously implied that the municipality no longer broadcasts its meetings or posts meeting videos online. The reality is that the municipality continues to operate a channel that airs Council, Planning, and Zoning Board meetings. This channel — 29 on the Comcast Cable system and 44 on Verizon FiOS — has To the Editor: I am writing in response to the article concerning traffic always been completely separate from the channel used by Princeton Community Television (PCTV) — Comcast 30 and on Edgehill Street [“Residents Urge Fix for Edgehill Traffic, Verizon FiOS 45. Additionally, the school district operates Dangerous Conditions,” page one, Jan. 29].

I live on Library Place. I avoid the light on Library at its own channel that airs its Board meetings — Comcast 24 Stockton and cut through on Hibben or Edgehill when and Verizon FiOS 46.

PCTV is a local nonprofit. It operates its cable access traveling from east to west. Why do I do this? If one takes channel out of Monument Hall where it produces local pro- Library from Mercer Street and is behind a driver turning gramming, primarily interview shows. It also provides video left, depending on the time of day, one can sit through production training and resources for interested residents 2-4 cycles of the light before the driver in front can make his turn. and non-residents.

Simple solution: a green arrow for left turners timed so For many years PCTV received significant funding a realistic number of cars can turn. Even if the town has to (around $250,000 annually) via a pass through of cable get permission from the state because Stockton is a state franchise fees from Comcast and Verizon through the municipality. Although originally intended to support local road, it should have been done yesterday.

By the way, Library Place between Stockton and Hodge broadcasting when this funding arrangement began decades ago, state law now supports the use of these fees is a speedway. Cars travel 40-50 mph. It’s a straightaway by municipalities for taxpayer relief. The vast majority of with nothing to slow cars down. We need traffic calming municipalities in New Jersey use their cable franchise fees devices.

RUTH SAYER to augment their budget. Princeton was one of the very few Library Place remaining towns in the entire state to fund a local station.

The truth is that many of those who use PCTV’s facilities reside in municipalities that no longer fund their own stations. These users are demanding that franchise fees be diverted from Princeton’s budget while they themselves To the Editor: benefit from tax relief provided by their own towns.

Regarding last Monday’s meeting about parking on the In 2015, the municipality negotiated a new 4-year contract with PCTV with decreased amounts of funding each year. “tree streets” — as a resident of Chestnut Street (who At the time, the understanding was that PCTV would finally often finds cars blocking his driveway!) I regret not being use this time to begin meaningful fundraising as had been able to attend the discussion where I would have put in promised for many years. The annual municipal subsidy to my “two cents worth.”

I have never been able to understand why a very simple PCTV was $259,129 in 2015; $252,000 in 2016; $242,000 plan hasn’t been implemented that would be a quadruple in 2017; and $232,000 in 2018.

For comparison, Sustainable Princeton receives on the win...a dedicated, frequent, and direct shuttle bus between order of $30K/annually for providing services and tech- the shopping center on Harrison Street and Palmer Square, nical support to the municipality, and the Arts Council with perhaps one or two or maybe even zero stops along receives nothing aside from in-kind police and public the way.

As a frequent visitor to Hilton Head, South Carolina, works support for Communiversity (the value of this is approximately $30K.) Most all of Princeton’s community I partake of a shuttle that takes visitors, residents and tournonprofits are funded privately, not by money from the ists between an off-site parking lot and one of America’s most visited shopping, golf, tennis, and dining neighborhoods municipal budget.

In 2018, the municipality met numerous times with PCTV — Harbortown — where parking and traffic had become a to establish a new contract. The proposal from the munici- nightmare.

In the case of Princeton, such a shuttle would benefit downpality included a generous $60K+ fee-for-service for filming Council, Planning, and Zoning Board meetings as well as town merchants, shopping center merchants, visitors/tourists, funding to help wean PCTV from the municipal/franchise and “tree street” residents. Hence, the quadruple win!!!! In subsidy. However, PCTV decided to reject this offer. The addition, University students, staff, and faculty would be able municipality now films its own meetings at a significant cost to easily shop and dine at the shopping center, which any casual observer would concede has lots of unrented storefronts savings for residents.

The world of broadcasting has changed dramatically with (so make that a quintuple win).

At a time when more communities (even New York City) the growth of the internet. Communication has been democratized to an extent no one could have imagined when are looking for ways to reduce vehicular traffic and the PCTV first began broadcasting decades ago. Now it is pos- not-too-far-in-the-distant-future likelihood of autonomous

To the Editor: I write this letter in strong support of Mark Freda’s candidacy for mayor of Princeton Council. As a former council member of Princeton Borough, I benefited first-hand from Mark’s leadership as Council president and valued his vision of community and drive for effective and transparent government.

As mayor, Mark will bring to the position a sensibility that comes from intimately knowing Princeton. Having grown up in Princeton; serving as a local fire fighter from a young age; and rising to leadership positions in the fire department, with the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, with community groups like Spirit of Princeton, as well as on the town’s governing body, Mark’s heart, vision and initiative are all-in to ensuring Princeton’s vitality as a quality town.

Significantly, Mark, in word and deed, seeks good process.

He’s made clear that his governing philosophy will be guided by openness, honesty, transparency, and communication.

Although Mark and I did not always agree on substantive issues (though on the vast majority, we did), you always knew the basis of Mark’s positions and could trust his detailed understanding of municipal concerns and know that he always read the fine print to ensure robust advocacy for town residents.

For these reasons, I’m enthusiastic about Mark’s run for mayor and hope you will join me to support his campaign.

RYAN STARK LILIENTHAL Maple Street

Books Lewis Center Hosts Joint Reading Feb. 12

The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing will present a reading by 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate, memoirist, and musician Joy Harjo and fiction writer, playwright, and journalist Sheila Heti as a continuation of its yearlong 80th anniversary celebration. The reading is the next event in the Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series and begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald G. Drapkin Studio in the Lewis Arts Sheila Heti complex on the Princeton University campus. The reading is story collection The Middle Stofree and open to the public. ries. She was named one of “The New Vanguard” by The New York Times book critics, a list of 15 women writers from around the world who are “shaping the way we read and write fiction in the 21st century.” Her most recent novel, Motherhood, was chosen by the book critics at The New York Times as one of their top books of 2018, and New York magazine chose it as their top book of the year. She lives in Toronto.

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The 6th Annual Harry Potter Book Night will be celebrated at In June 2019, Joy Harjo was Princeton Academy of the Sacred named by the Librarian of Con- Heart on Thursday, February 6.

To: ___________________________ gress as the 23rd U.S. poet lau- The night, which will be themed around Triwizard TournaFrom: _________________________ Date & Time:the__________________ reate, the first Native American ment, begins at 6 p.m. in the poet to serve in the position.

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Award for Creative Non-Fiction Last year, families had a wonderand the American Book Award. ful time celebrating the magic of She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Harry Potter and we are so exand is a member of the Musco- cited for this year’s event which shines a light on the brilliance of gee (Creek) Nation.

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Registration is required for this fiction, including the novels Ticknor, Motherhood, and How free family event: visit www.princShould a Person Be? and the etonacadeny.org/harrypotter.

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Reading and Listening to Bob Dylan As the “Deal Goes Down”

he first time I wrote about Bob Dylan Having tried smiling through the “grav- be conscious of the role of chance in life Chronicles: Volume One (2004), I ity and negativity” issue, I related “Don’t and understand that your success is not called it “one of the most quotable put on any airs when you’re down on Rue completely deserved and that the failure books you’ll ever read.” That was after Morgue Avenue” to the minority leader’s of others is not completely deserved either. observing, “Typically, Dylan plays fast and rhetoric of “perfidy” and “grand tragedy” And when you lose, as you will from time loose with his own title. If this book is a in the face of adversity. to time, I hope every now and then, your chronicle, so is Faulkner’s The Sound and opponent will gloat over your failure. It is a Dylan’s Truth the Fury.”

I’d like to believe that the Chief Justice way for you to understand the importance Fifteen years ago, I’d only begun to ap- knows his Dylan, especially the passage on of sportsmanship. I hope you’ll be ignored preciate how much Dylan’s book had to page 220 of Chronicles: “Sometimes you so you know the importance of listening offer, how often I’d turn to it, as I’ve been say things in songs even if there’s a small to others, and I hope you will have just doing again in the wake of the “51 to 49 chance of them being true. And sometimes enough pain to learn compassion.”

Blown-Impeachment Blues.” That was af- you say things that have nothing to do “Forever Young,” the song the Chief ter the no-witnesses vote on Black Friday, with the truth of what you want to say and Justice quotes at the end, is true to the January 31, when the line that came to sometimes you say things that everyone sentimental conventions of the occasion, mind was “when gravity fails and negativ- knows to be true. Then again, at the same written for Dylan’s son, Jesse, “who he ity don’t pull you through,” from the first time, you’re thinking that the only truth on was missing while he was on tour.” verse of “Tom Thumb’s Blues,” on High- earth is that there As ironic as a way 61 Revisited. phrase like “the imis no truth on it.

When the deal goes down and your fancy Whatever you are portance of listenturns hopefully to thoughts of spring train- saying, you’re saying to others” may ing and baseball, you find yourself casting ing in a ricky-tick sound on February the Senate Republicans as the Black Sox way. There’s never 5, 2020, I’d like throwing the 1919 World Series. Then you time to reflect.” to think that the think about the high-tech sign-stealing of theme of instrucI’m setting the the Houston Astros in the first “fall clas- last line off by itself tive “negativity” at sic” of Trump’s reign. Then comes Sun- because it’s has less the heart of that unday’s Super Bowl. If you’re a hardcore St. to do with the Chief conventional comLouis Cardinal fan, the news of a Kansas Justice than how it mencement speech City championship in 2020 only brings feels to a columnist came from serious back the pain of losing the 1985 series to heading for a Tuesattention to the the Kansas City Royals, an outcome forev- day afternoon deadwords and music of er flawed by the most infamous blown call line: “You stitched Bob Dylan. ___________________________ in pre-instant-replay baseballTo: history.

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“Tom Thumb’s Blues.” Instead of being come to know the value of justice. I hope Not once did he come near to a smile. He lost in the rain in Juarez at Eastertime, that you will suffer betrayal because that was fidgeting like a prize fighter at the I’m lost in the fog of the Senate watching will teach you the importance of loyalty. ringing of the bell, the president standthe elaborate Kabuki-clockwork Mikado Sorry to say, but I hope you will be lonely ing by while a disembodied female voice based on “The Senator Has a Question,” from time to time so that you don’t take read the inane citation, something about with the Chief Justice in Groucho Marx’s friends for granted. I wish you bad luck, “a voice in the national conversation.” role as Ko-Ko the Lord High Executioner. again, from time to time so that you will Tending to the other honorees, Obama

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had been his usual unflappable self. With Dylan, it was as if he were putting a collar on a pit bull or decorating a land mine. As he and Obama shook hands, Dylan gave the president’s arm several little pats, as if to say, “no harm done, hang in there, you’re all we got.”

The Nobel Prize Four years later, October 18, 2016, in a column about Dylan’s Nobel Prize (“Let Us Not Talk Falsely Now, The Hour is Getting Late”), I revisited Chronicles at a time when the virtual universe was “buzzing over Donald Trump’s rocky horror picture show.”

Next I made the obvious connection between the Republican candidate and Dylan’s commentary on the song “Disease of Conceit: “A conceited person could be set up easily and brought down accordingly.... A person like this can be controlled and manipulated completely if you know what buttons to push.” he column ends with reference to something Dylan told Nat Hentoff: “I’ll never finish saying everything I feel, but I’ll do my part to make some sense out of the way we’re living, and not living, now.” After wondering what sense Dylan was making of the way we’re living and not living now, I listened to “All Along the Watchtower,” observing that the quibbles about Dylan’s qualifications for the Nobel reminded me of the people who point out that princes can’t possibly be keeping the view along a watchtower.

For a writer whose songs are bigger than life, the watchtower can be 10 miles long and a hundred miles wide if he so desires.

And those two distant riders approaching as the wind begins to howl, what news are they bringing from the other side of the first week of November?”

As for Iowa There are several Dylan lyrics I considered tying into the results of the 2020 Iowa caucuses, but when I checked at 3 a.m. Tuesday the score was nothing to nothing across the board. For now the best fit is “Too Much of Nothing” — as in when there’s “too much of nothing, no one has control.”

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A Singing Duo Hoping for “The Big Time” Must Save a Ship Ferrying NATO; McCarter Concert Continues Princeton Pops Series with Musical Comedy

uring a scene in The Big Time a prim British diplomat, Penelope BriggsHopkins, stiffly asserts that she is “not a fan of musical comedy.” She would disapprove of the musical in which she is a character; The Big Time is an unabashedly cheerful comedy, in the style of Hello, Dolly! or The Producers.

A concert performance of The Big Time was presented January 31, to an enthusiastic audience that filled McCarter’s Matthews Theatre. The event was the second installment of the Princeton Pops series, a new collaboration between McCarter and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra.

The show’s witty book is by Douglas Carter Beane, and the sprightly, memorable songs are by Douglas J. Cohen. The lyrics, which match the tone of Beane’s dialogue, have been set to music that evokes the big band era, as well as the sly saxophone-infused sound of a 1960s spy movie. Cohen’s wellcrafted score establishes the characters’ personalities, while taking advantage of the performers’ vocal ranges.

Music director Fred Lassen opened the show by leading a band, formed by 16 members of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, in a crisp rendition of the overture, which established the jaunty musical style. The orchestrations favor the drums, saxophones, and brass; however, the flute and clarinet stand out in other numbers.

In a program note Beane relates that the show originated as a screenplay for Oliver Stone. The plot was crafted to parody the film Under Siege (1992), in which mercenaries, posing as caterers and led by an ex-CIA operative, hijack a battleship.

The central characters in Beane’s version are a struggling duo of singers, Tony and Donna. At the beginning of the show they are performing at a lounge in 1960s Atlantic City (“Vegas for people who are afraid to fly,” a character quips while establishing the scene). Donna and Tony are not married, but they pretend to be, for the sake of publicity.

Debbie Gravitte, who exuberantly played Donna, is an expressive belter. The early numbers for Donna tend to start in the middle of Gravitte’s range, and move up to her trumpet-like upper register, occasionally reaching down to her lower notes, which have a purr-like quality.

“I Could Get Used to That” is an early standout number for Donna. It is what musical theater writers would classify as an “I want” song, letting the character express her dissatisfaction with the way her professional and personal life with Tony is progressing. “Play-

ing the slots with the haves and have-nots?

I know this is not where it’s at,” she gripes.

To the role of Tony, Santino Fontana brought a strong baritone, and a gift for musical phrasing. His voice was well matched with Gravitte’s for the duets sung by Tony and Donna, such as “A Song of Peace” and “A Guy Without a Girl.”

Penelope hires Tony and Donna to perform on an ocean liner that will ferry all of NATO; she is under the misapprehension that they are Steve (Lawrence) and Eydie (Gorme).

When the mistaken identity is discovered, it is explained away by giving them a last name of “Stevenitti.”

The duo gets more than they bargained for when the ship is commandeered by Russian spies Pavlov Pushkart (Will Swenson), Mimke Korsakov (Raymond Bokhour), and Grusha Vashnadze (Jackie Hoffman). They are led by the sinister, grim-faced Col. Vlad Residu (Michael McCormick).

The quartet’s diatribe against “Western Ways” is a tour de force that subtly pastiches bits of songs from mid-20th century musicals such as Gypsy and Fiddler on the Roof. The spies’ attitude softens by the end of the show,

as being around Tony and Donna brings to the fore a secret wish to be performers.

Donna and Tony take a central role in resisting the invaders. Donna attempts to gain Residu’s confidence in “Eye to Eye.” (She discovers that one of his plans entails “composing” a new Russian national anthem whose melody steals that of “Satin Doll.”)

As Residu, McCormick was entertainingly lascivious in the number, during which saxophonist Chad Smith moved to the front of the stage for a solo.

A crucial way in which Donna helps is by boosting the morale of the other passengers.

She ends the first act by leading the company in the rousing “We Are Gonna Save the World.” The reticent, still-doubtful Penelope is forced to sing along. Tony, too, initially is skeptical, but joins Donna with a reprise of “A Song of Peace.”

The orchestra assists in resisting the spies, too; they play Latin music after discovering that Grusha is fond of it. Hoffman stopped the show with “The Border Song;” she has a nimble voice that recalls musical comedy performers such as Ethel Merman and Dorothy Loudon. The number is an-

other example of Cohen’s ability to make the most of a performer’s vocal range.

Tenor Bradley Dean, as a character named Big Apple, delivered an impassioned rendition of the star-struck “Born To Be In the Biz.” Will Swenson infused Pavlov’s “I’ve Got My Eyes on You” with charisma and a vocal style that echoed Sinatra.

In terms of the distribution of songs to characters, the balance is a bit uneven. Donna and Tony dominate the first act, but in the middle of the second act there are three numbers in a row in which we do not hear from either of them.

However, Donna subsequently is given the affable “Who Is This Guy?” The song is notable for the meticulousness with which the music is blended with the lyrics, to imitate natural speech inflections.

Laura Osnes infused Penelope with a British accent and haughty demeanor that recalled Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins. Osnes has a delicate, sparkling soprano, and her voice was particularly lovely in Penelope’s graceful ballad “Thank You for Today.” (“Pleasant,” Residu deadpans, when Penelope finishes her number.)

Some character developments and motivations seem a bit rushed; Penelope’s somewhat abrupt abandonment of cynicism for thankfulness is an example, despite the beauty of her song. Nevertheless, Beane is a librettist with a keen sense of comic timing, and he can fill a script with a barrage of jokes that are organic to a situation.

Beane provided the smooth direction for the well-paced concert, which nominally was a staged reading (without scenery). However, there were unexpected bits of choreography, a highlight of which entailed Bokhour performing an impromptu tap dance.

The Big Time was presented at the New York Theatre Festival in 2005. As an affectionate parody of musical theater traditions, the show is stylistically similar to other shows that were running at that time (such as Spamalot and The Musical of Musicals: the Musical!), though The Big Time offers a thoughtful exploration of the human need for humor, as well as a bracing theme of resolute optimism overcoming dire circumstances. assen put his entire body into his conducting, energetically moving in place.

“THE BIG TIME”: Directed by librettist Douglas Carter Beane, and conducted by Fred Lassen, It was a blueprint for all of the perfor“The Big Time” was presented January 31 at McCarter’s Matthews Theatre. The cast included, from left, Michael McCormick, Jackie Hoffman, Bradley Dean, Raymond Bokhour, Will Swenson, mances, given by cast members who clearly were enjoying themselves. The Big Time is Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana, and Debbie Gravitte.

(Photo by Tom Miller) built on pastiche and stereotypes, but it is a refreshing, good-natured entertainment that The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present The Art of the Movie Score at is full of surprises.

McCarter on May 9. For further information call (609) 258-2787 or visit www.

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Performing Arts

THE MIGHTY ZEP: “Get the Led Out” brings the music of Led Zeppelin to the State Theatre, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, on Friday, February 21 at 8 p.m. The show focuses on the early years and touches on deeper cuts that were seldom heard in concert. Tickets are $25-$45.

Visit NJST.org for more information.

Westminster Alumnus at 57, and a movement from C. ers with a new perspective Steinway Recital Series P. E. Bach’s Keyboard Sonata on the emotional range of

T h e R i n a l d i S te i nw ay Westminster Piano Alumni Recital Series will continue with a performance by Westminster Choir College alumnus John Franek on Sunday, February 16 at 3 p.m. His performance will be in Bristol Chapel on the Westminster Choir College of Rider University campus in Princeton. Admission is free.

He will perform Mozart’s Kleine Phantasie, K. 395 and Fantasy and Fugue no. 1 in C Major, K. 394, Beethoven’s Sonata No. 23 in F Minor “Appassionata”, Op.

in C Major, H. 244, as well as works by Helmut Lachenmann, Wolfgang Rihm, and his own compositions.

Franek is a compos er and pianist with degrees in theory and composition and piano performance from Westminster Choir College.

He has performed and premiered his own works on three continents and has given concerts throughout the United States. A researcher and performer of Mozart, he is currently touring his “Franek & Mozart” lecture-concert in which he aims to provide the listen-

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Mozart’s music, while also pursuing a master’s degree in composition at King’s College in London.

Franek premiered his Piano Concerto No.1 with the Central Jersey Symphony Orchestra and his work Affektenlehre : Concert for Keyboard & Strings at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. He has recorded extensively as a solo artist, most recently releasing an album composed entirely of solo keyboard works by Mozart on DoubleV Digital Recordings.

Visit www.rider.edu/arts for more information.

McCarter Casting Call March 2018 in collaboration conductor in 2015. Since For Amateur Musicians with the Riseboro Youth and t hen, S S SO has star ted Flutist and MacArthur Fellow Claire Chase will take part in a participatory experience of Pan, an evening-length work for solo flute, live electronics, and an ensemble made up of community members, at McCarter Theatre on Friday, February 14.

No experience is necessary. All ages (10 and up) and abilities are welcomed.

Instruments and training are provided. All that is required are open ears, a desire to have a musical and theatrical adventure with new friends, and attendance at rehearsals and the performance.

Rehearsals are February 12 and 13 from 6-8 p.m., and February 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. (dress rehearsal). The show is February 14 at 8 p.m.

Pan was created, conceived, and performed collaboratively by Chase, the composer Marcos Balter, the director Douglas Fitch, and the creative producer Jane M. Saks and Project&. The show is a participatory performance ritual in which the community’s involvement in the artistic process plays a crucial role in the work’s incarnation, development, production, and dissemination.

Based on the story of the Greek my t hological god of flute-playing fame, Pan amounts to the creation not just of a work of art, but of a community. Pan attempts to actually demonstrate, rather than to speculate about, how music-making creates spaces for societies to come together in times of uncertainty.

Pan premiered at T he Kitchen in New York City in

Senior Center in Brooklyn.

The work received its Chicago premiere at the Garfield Park Conservatory in October 2018 in collaboration with youth from the People’s Music School of Chicago and the West Chicago Community Music School.

To sign up, contact McCarter Director of Production Dixie Uffelman at duffelman@ mccarter.org. Tickets for the show start at $25. Visit mccarter.org to purchase.

Siberian State Symphony Comes to State Theatre

State Theatre New Jersey presents the Siberian State Symphony Orchestra (SSSO), led by Music Director and Chief Conductor Vladimir Lande with violin soloist Pavel Milyukov,on Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m.

The program includes Rimsky-Korsakov’s Overture for the Opera Tsar’s Bride and Symphonic Suite Scheherazade; and Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with soloist Pavel Milyukov. Tickets range from $17.50-$70.

Led by Lande, the orchestra is playing in New Brunswick as part of an eight-week U.S. tour. Violinist Milyukov is a winner of the International Tchaikovsky Competition.

The SSSO was founded in 1977. In 1993, by the special decree of the Russian Ministry of Culture, the ensemble was awarded the title of State Orchestra; and in 2009 they received the status of a Particularly Valuable Object of Cultural Heritage.

Lande became the orchestra’s music director and chief

new collaborations with international recording labels such as Naxos, Delos, and Parma Records; and the orchestra’s televised concerts became available for online streaming.

The State Theatre is at 15 Livingston Avenue. Visit STNJ.org for tickets.

“Hotel on Fremont” Is New Pop Musical

Hotel on Fremont, a new pop-punk musical written and choreographed by Princeton University senior Marshall Dylan Schaffer, will be performed February 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and February 9 at 4 p.m. at Heart Dance Theater in the Lewis Arts complex on the campus.

The show uses contemporary popular music and explores relationships through music and dance to ask the question: How do we form our personal relationships and, most importantly, how do we develop our relationships with ourselves?

The production features senior Katja Stroke-Adolphe, and is directed by Associate Professor of Theater Brian Eugenio Herrera, with musical direction by Mona Seyed-Bolorforosh, and is stage-managed by senior Milan Eldridge. It is presented

by Princeton University’s Programs in Theater, Music Theater, and Dance.

T h is product ion deals frankly with adult situations and sexual content and may not be suitable for all audiences. Tickets are free.

Reser ve at ht tps : //ar ts. princeton.edu/events/a-newtheater-piece-by-marshallschaffer/2020-02-07/.

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historic events by current a core group of 10-12 of Composer Delivers Talk On the Story of his Opera students and Princeton Uni- the New York metropolitan

American jazz pianist Ted Rosenthal, composer of the original jazz opera Dear Erich, will appear in “Letters to Erich: A Musical Performance and Talk,” at Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street, New Brunswick, on Tuesday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Rosenthal will be joined by mezzo-soprano Sishel Claverie and baritone Peter Kendall Clark in the performance. He will also discuss the backstory of the opera, which draws on more than 200 personal letters between his grandmother, trapped in Nazi Germany, and his father Erich, who was able to immigrate to Chicago.

The event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available on campus with online vehicle registration.

For more information or to RSVP, visit BildnerCenter.

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Antioch Ensemble Sings with University Glee Club

On Saturday, February 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium, the Princeton University Glee Club and the Antioch Chamber Ensemble will join forces to showcase a program entitled “Conversations.” The evening will explore ever y thing from the complexity of 40-part motets to encompassing contemporary reactions to

versity alumnae. It will also be the world premiere of Joanna Marsh’s setting of texts by poet Jane Hirshfield.

This new work was commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first class of women at Princeton, to which Hirshfield belongs.

Set amid the current dialogue prompted by the anniversar y of coeducation at the University, this program brings to light music that is in direct response to connections across history. Tickets are $15 General/$5 Students, available at music.princeton.edu, by calling (609) 258-9220, or in person at the University Ticketing box offices.

The concert will culminate in the Antioch Chamber Ensemble’s brief residency on the campus, where they will spend a few days workshopping new compositions written by students in the Glee Club.

The Antioch Chamber Ensemble is currently celebrating its 21st season. Under the leadership of founding Ar tistic Director Joshua Copeland, the ensemble strives to present as diverse a program as possible of the world’s greatest choral literature, both sacred and secular, and has performed works ranging from Renaissance polyphony to contemporary masterpieces with

area’s singers. Past performance highlights include concerts for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC), the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the American Choral Directors Association Eastern National Conference, and the Festival des Choeurs Laureats in France.

The Princeton University Glee Club, consisting of Princeton University’s most talented student singers, has been the largest choral body on campus since its inception in 1874 and has performed nationally and overseas. The choir is directed by Gabriel Crouch and associate conductor Stephanie Tubiolo.

Oscar Nominated Shorts At Mill Hill Playhouse

The Trenton Film Society will present the 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films Festival at Mill Hill Playhouse Thursday-Saturday, February 6-8.

The categories of films include documentary, live action, and animation. The festival begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and continues at 7 p.m. Friday with five do c u m e nt ar y s hor t s i n cluding Life Overtakes Me from Sweden, Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You’re a Girl) from the United Kingdom, and shorts from South Korea and the U.S. Saturday’s live action shorts begin at 2:30 p.m., and include entries from Belgium, Tunisia, the U.S., and France.

The animated shorts at 12:15 and 4:15 p.m. on Saturday are from the Czech Republic, China, the U.S., and France. The festival concludes with a double feature and reception at 6:45 p.m.

Mill Hill Playhouse is at 205 East Front Street in Trenton. To purchase tickets, visit trentonfilmsociety.org.

Chinese Chamber Group At Princeton Art Museum

On Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., the Princeton Symphony Orchestra ( PSO) presents performances by the Music From China ensemble in celebration of the Princeton Universit y Ar t Museum’s exhibit “The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century.” To be held amid the Museum’s second floor “CONVERSATIONS”: A world premiere by composer Joanna galleries, the concert spotMarsh, pictured here, is set for Saturday, February 29, when the lights the artistry of musiPrinceton University Glee Club and Antioch Chamber Ensemble cians Wang Guowei, Sun Li, perform at Richardson Auditorium. and Wang Junling as they

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“LETTERS TO ERICH”: Jazz composer Ted Rosenthal performs his work based on letters from his grandmother to his father when she was trapped in Nazi Germany.

perform traditional Chinese music on erhu, pipa, and zheng.

Zoe Kwok, associate curator of Asian Art and Curator of The Eternal Feast exhibit says, “The Music From China ensemble sensitively and skillfully carries on the proud tradition of Chinese classical music by performing on instruments that are nearly identical to those that would have animated the type of banquets brought to life in ‘The Eternal Feast’ exhibition.”

Founded in 1984, Music From China is a New Yorkbased chamber group playing traditional Chinese instruments. Their styles range from mellow, tuneful classical and folk repertoire to cuttingedge compositions by today’s composers. Masterworks from the classical and regional folk repertoire are performed using traditional instruments.

In music from antiquity and classical traditions, one hears the lyricism of a song-poem, the furious energy of raging battle or the meditative calm of flower petals falling softly to the ground. Folk derived arrangements display distinct regional styles tied to the culture and everyday life of the people.

Wang Guowei is both performer on the Chinese erhu and composer. He studied at the Shanghai Conservatory and was concertmaster and soloist with the Shanghai Traditional Orchestra. He joined Music From China in 1996 as artistic director. He has appeared with such artists as the Shanghai Quartet, Ying Quartet, Amelia Piano Trio, Continuum, Third Angle New Music Ensemble, Virginia Symphony, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Or-

MUSIC FROM CHINA: Wang Guowei plays the Chinese erhu at the February 12 concert by the Music From China ensemble, at the Princeton University Art Museum. Performances are at 5:30 and 8 p.m. nette Coleman, Butch Morris, and Yo-Yo Ma, and has performed at colleges, universities, and cultural institutions across the U.S. and internationally. He founded and conducts the Music from China Youth Orchestra. He is artist-in-residence in Chinese music performance at Williams College and director of the Williams College Chinese Ensemble. He also conducts the Westminster Choir College Chinese Music Ensemble.

Sun Li graduated from the Shenyang Music Conservatory where she studied pipa and was a member of the Central Song and Dance Ensemble in Beijing. Performing with Music from China since 2002, she has also appeared with the Princ-

eton Symphony Orchestra, New Brunswick Symphony Orchestra, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and 2013 Lincoln Center Festival, and has performed as solo recitalist at the Norton Museum of Art. Wa n g J u n l i n g s t u d i e d zheng privately with her father and at Henan University, and later performed as soloist with the Henan Song and Dance Ensemble. She is founder of the Junling Zheng Music School in Flushing, NY, and engages in frequent performances in and outside the Chinese community.

There will be a complimentary wine and cheese reception between performances.

Tickets are $25 and available at princetonsymphony.org.

chapel music presents

a service of poetry, music and meditation with members of the jazz vespers ensemble and the chapel choir

wednesday at 8pm february 12

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Art

“MANIPULATE”: Holly Zhuang of Princeton, an 11th-grade student at Stuart Country Day School, won first place in Photography at the Phillips’ Mill Community Association’s “Seventh Youth Art Exhibition.” The exhibition is open to the public and on view February 8, 9, 15, and 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at the historic Phillips’ Mill, 2619 River Road, two miles north of New Hope, Pa. For more information, visit www.phillipsmill.org.

Lunar New Year Event at PU Art Museum

On Saturday, February 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Princeton University Art Museum will host a Lunar New Year Celebration in conjunction with its exhibit “The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century.” The event will celebrate the Lunar New Year with music, dance, and activities for people of all ages.

Admission is free.

“The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century,” on view through February 16, brings to life the art of the feast during three transformative Chinese dy-

nasties, the Song, Liao, and Yuan, which together enjoyed a thriving economy, cultural flourishing, and the intermingling of foreign and native traditions.

Focusing on a rare group of surviving paintings from the period — along with ceramic, lacquer, metal, and stone objects as well as textiles — the exhibition reveals feasts to be singularly positioned to illuminate one of the most enduring and significant facets of the Chinese tradition: the continuum between life and the afterlife.

For more information, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

SCENES FROM “LIFE”: J. R. Eyerman’s 1952 photo of an audience wearing 3-D glasses while watching a movie is part of “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography,” debuting at the Princeton University Art Museum on February 22. The exhibition, coorganized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, features about 150 objects and takes an in-depth look at the photographs that made Life magazine so revolutionary for its time.

Call for Art: 37th Annual Ellarslie Open

T he organizers of t he Ellarslie Open Juried Art Show have announced that Dr. William R. Valerio, director of Philadelphia’s Woodmere Art Museum, will be the juror for the 37th annual exhibition. Acceptance into the show is coveted by area artists, making the Ellarslie Open one of the region’s premier annual shows.

The 2020 juried exhibition opens to the public May 2.

Artists from the Delaware Valley region and beyond are invited to submit works for consideration March 2022, said Ellarslie Open 37 curator Joyce Inderbitzin.

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Dr. William R. Valerio matic growth of diversity in program and audience and its steady expansion of attendance, membership, and community involvement.

Valerio graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Williams College in 1985. He earned his MA in art history at the University of Pennsylvania in 1987 and his PhD in art history at Yale University in 1996.

After working as curator at the Queens Museum of Art in New York, he attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, earning his MBA in 2004 with a double major in strategic management and marketing.

Valerio has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the Rome Prize of the American Academy in Rome.

For more information, visit w w w.ellarslie.org or call (609) 989-1191.

“Life Magazine” Exhibit Coming to PU Art Museum

Wednesday, February 12 5:30 pm and 8 pm I Art Museum In celebration of the exhibition The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century, the Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of traditional Chinese music. Musicians will perform on an erhu, a two-stringed bowed instrument; a pipa, a four-stringed plucked instrument; and a zheng, a type of zither with a more than 2,500-year history.

Tickets available at princetonsymphony.org.

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Artists may submit recentlyproduced works in most media (not film or video), and awards and prizes will be given in 10 categories. Submissions are limited to six works, with no more than two from each judging category, as detailed in the prospectus available to view and download at www.ellarslie. org/ellarslie-open-37-call/.

Director of the Woodmere Ar t Museum since 2010, Valerio has led the Philadelphia museum into its increasingly vital presence in the cultural life of the region. As the museum’s Patricia Van Burgh Allison Director and CEO, he has overseen the organization of nearly 100 exhibitions while expanding and digitizing its collection. Efforts to elevate the visibility of Philadelphia’s artists and the shared appreciation of the city’s unique art and history have led to the Woodmere’s dra-

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From its first issue in 1936, with an image by trailblazing photographer Margaret Bourke-White on its cover, to the suspension of weekly publication in 1972, Life magazine employed photographs to tell stories of worldwide events. In the process, it visualized a distinctly mid-20th-century American worldview and fundamentally shaped modern ideas about photography.

Co-organized by the Princeton Universit y Ar t Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography” is the first museum exhibition to take an in-depth look at the photographs that made Life so revolutionary, by exploring how its photographs were assigned, captured, selected, cropped, sequenced, ma-

nipulated and prioritized. It will debut in Princeton on February 22 before opening at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on August 19.

The exhibition will feature approximately 150 objects, including contact sheets, photographer’s assignment notes, internal memos, and layout experiments, as well as original press prints and issues of Life. The organizers are the first museums to be granted complete access to the Life Picture Collection and among the first to delve deeply into the newly available Time Inc. Archive at the New York Historical Society.

“Life Magazine and the Power of Photography” is co - curated by Katherine A. Bussard, Peter C. Bunnell curator of photography at the Princeton University Art Museum, and Kristen Gresh, Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh senior curator of photographs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

“This sweeping examination of 20th-century visual culture portrayed by Life magazine provides exceptional insight into the magazine’s impact and its collaborative approach to storytelling while shedding light on our current practices of both visual narration and image consumption,” said James Steward, Nancy A. Nasher–David J. Haemisegger, Class of 1976, director.

The work of photographers both celebrated and overlooked — including Margaret Bourke-White, Larry Bur rows, Henr i Car tierBresson, Frank Dandridge, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Fritz Goro, Gordon Parks and W. Eugene Smith — will be explored in the context of the creative and editorial decision-making structures at Life.

Lenders to the exhibition will include the Life Picture Collection, the Time Inc. Archive at the New-York Historical Society, major museums, artists’ estates, both organizing institutions, and numerous private collections.

A richly illustrated 336page publication, published by the Princeton University

Art Museum and distributed

by Yale University Press, will accompany the exhibition, with essays and contributions from 25 scholars of art history, American studies, history, and communication studies.

The Princeton University Art Museum is located at the heart of the Princeton campus. Admission is free.

Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Fr iday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, visit artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Local Artists Compiling Princeton Artist Directory

Do you know how many visual artists, musicians, writers, and performance artists there are in Princeton? Are there any artists on your street? Three Princetonbased visual ar tists, Mic Boekelmann, Karen Stolper, and Mary Waltham, feel it would benefit the arts community to know this, and to have the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and raise awareness. In response to this need, which they say is often noted by artists in the community, they are now compiling a Princeton Artist Directory (PAD). Listings are free.

T h e y are i nv it i ng re sponses to participate, by email and online. If you are an artist, you are invited to respond and also pass the invitation to other Princeton artists. Online application can be made directly at https://08540artist.wixsite. com/princeton. If you are an art lover, art institution, or live outside Princeton (08540 or 08542), you can still stay informed about this initiative by responding to the email or online at https://08540artist. wixsite.com/princeton.

A PAD meet-up will be planned to connect in real life as soon as information is gathered for the Princeton Artist Directory.

Think Global Buy Local

Presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Visual Arts, “This is a book | This is a poster” will be on view February 10-28 at the Hagan Studio, 185 Nassau Street. The exhibition features poster designs and artists’ books by the seniors and juniors in Princeton University’s Program in Visual Arts, organized by faculty member Pam Lins.

An opening reception is February 11, 5 to 6 p.m.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://arts. princeton.edu/events.

Area Exhibits Ar t @ Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, has “Creation Myths” through June 7. www. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

A r t i s t s’ G a l l e r y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Silver Anniversar y” through April 5. www.lambertvillearts.com.

Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon

Street, has “Inside Out … When Worlds Collide” through February 22. www. artscouncil-ofprinceton.org.

Considine Gallery, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Hear t, 1200 Stuart Road, has “Stories of Diversity” through February 27. www.stuartschool.org/ arts/art-galleries.

D & R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, has “Light, Stillness & Beauty” through February 6 and “Portraits of Preservation” through February 28. www. drgreenway.org.

Ellarslie, Trenton’s City M u s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r Park, Park s ide Avenu e, Trenton, has “Trenton Eclectic” through March 15 and “If These Quilts Could Talk” through April 19. www.ellarslie.org.

Gourgaud Gallery, 23 North Main Street, Cranb u r y, h a s “O p e n C a l l ” through February 28. www. cranburyartscouncil.com.

Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family” through December 31, “Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells” through January 2021, and other exhibits. www.groundsforsculpture.org.

Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Einstein Salon and Innovators Gallery,” “Princeton’s Portrait,” and other exhibits. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Thursday extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www. princetonhistory.org.

James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Harry Leith-Ross: Scenes from Country Life” through February 9 and “Ponstingl: Dreams of Past Futures” through June 20. www.michenerartmuseum.org.

Mendel Music Library, Princeton University, has “Les Six: Collective Traces,” celebrating six composers whose modern sound changed the course of French musical history, through May 29.

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey” through May 10. www.morven.org.

New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, has “Preserving the Pinelands: Albert Horner’s Portraits of a National Treasure” through June 28 and “Fine Feathered Friends” t h rou g h S epte mb e r 13. www.statemuseum.nj.gov.

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February 12 7:30 P.M. Drapkin Studio

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Calendar Wednesday, February 5 12:30 p.m.: Anton Khlopkov speaks on “Managing Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran and North Korea — A View From Moscow,” at Princeton University, 221 Nassau Street. Free.

5:30 p.m.: Panel discussion at the Institute for Advanced Study on the rise of anti-Semitism. ias.edu.

6:30 p.m.: Princeton Eats Plants meets at the Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road. Discussion of the book The Pleasure Trap, and a potluck. www.meetup.com/ Princeton-Eats-Plants/.

7 p.m.: “Beginning Your Family Research: A Basic Genealogy,” at Hopewell Train Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell. Presented

by Hopewell Public Library; Cat her ine Z ahn speaks.

Free. (609) 466-1625.

7-8:30 p.m.: “Shrink Your Footprint: What You Buy,” presented by Sustainable Princeton at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free.

7:30 p.m.: Yamato Drummers of Japan come to McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. mccarter.org.

Thursday, February 6 10 a.m.: Meeting of the 55-Plus Club at The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street.

Princeton University professor G ene Grossman speaks on “The US-China Trade Relationship: War or Peace?” Free, with $4 donation suggested.

4:30 p.m.: Thomas Philip-

pon gives a talk on “The Great Reversal: How America Gave Up on Free Markets,” at Princeton University’s Friend Center, Room 101. Free.

6 -8 p.m.: Harry Potter Book Night at Princeton Academy of t he S acred Heart, 1128 Great Road.

Twizzard tournament, other activities. Free family event.

Register at www.princetonacademy.org/harrypotter.

6:30 p.m.: 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films Festival, at Mill Hill Playhouse, Front Street, Trenton. Documentaries, live action, animation. trentonfilmsociety.org.

6:30 p.m.: Screening of Thou Shalt Not Grow Old, at Princeton Public Library, 65 Wit herspoon St reet.

Free. princetonlibrary.org.

6:45-7:45 p.m.: Mercer’s Best Toastmasters holds a Better Speaker Series meeting at Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Road. mercersbest.toastmastersclubs.org.

Friday February 7 9 : 45 a.m. : T he Piano Teachers Forum meets at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township.

Vanessa Cornett-Murtada presents: “The Riddle of the Pianist’s Paradox.” pianoteachersforum.org.

1 p.m.: Screening of Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street.

Free but registration required. princetonsenior.org.

2 p.m.: Men in Retirement: “Managing Diabetes and Pre-diabetes,” at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street. Free. princetonsenior.org.

6:30 p.m.: Screening of the documentary True Jus-

tice, followed by a panel discussion, at Princeton High S chool Per for m ing A r ts Center, Walnut Lane.

7 p.m.: 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films Festival, at Mill Hill Playhouse, Front Street, Trenton. Documentaries, live action, animation. trentonfilmsociety.org.

7 p.m.: Cabernet Cabaret at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Sarah Donner and guests perform “Songs of the Silver Screen” following a tapas reception from Mediterra restaurant. $23-$25. artscouncilofprinceton.org.

8 p.m.: The Gumbo Gumbas are at South Brunswick Jazz Cafe, South Brunswick Municipal Complex, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction. $6. Light refreshm e nt s i n clu de d, BYOB. www.sbarts.org/jazz-cafe/.

Saturday, February 8 10 a.m.: Cupid’s Chase 5K at Princeton Shopping Center. Funds raised support people with disabilities in Mercer County. $30.

Register at http://imatter. comop.org/site/TR?fr_ id=1835&pg=entry.

11 a.m.: Victorian Pressed Flower Valentine Workshop at Morven, 55 Stockton Street. $20-$30. morven.org.

11 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Lunar New Year Celebration at Princeton University Art Museum. Free. Music, dance, activities for all ages, traditional cuisine. artmuseum. princeton.edu.

12 p.m.: Chinese New Year celebration at Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro.

A r t, mu s ic, da nce, a nd more. plainsborolibrary.org.

12:15, 2:30, and 4:15

p.m.; plus double feature and reception at 6:45 p.m.: 2020 O s c ar Nom i nate d Short Films Festival, at Mill Hill Playhouse, Front Street, Trenton. Documentaries, live action, animation. trentonfilmsociety.org.

12-5 p.m.: Wine & Chocolate at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Collaborat ion w it h P ier re’s Chocolates of New Hope, Pa. Visit terhuneorchards. com for details.

12-5 p.m.: Wine & Chocolate at Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes.

Part of Wine & Chocolate Trail of area vineyards. Cafe du Pain Bakery. Complimentary tour of winery at noon. unionvillevineyards.com.

1:30 p.m.: Chinese New Year celebration at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Traditional dance, painting, calligraphy, music, origami, martial arts, and more. Free. princetonlibrary.org.

2 p.m. : E i n s te i n G a l lery Talk at the Historical Society of Princeton, 354 Quaker Road. An introduction to Albert Einstein’s life in Princeton. Included with museum admission of $4. princetonhistory.org.

2 p.m.: Naturalist and photographer Jim Amon reads from his new book Seeing the Sourlands: Photos and Essays at the Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lilly Street, Lambertville. sourland.org.

4 p.m.: “Treatment of a Boy with Manic Depressive Character,” presented at the American College of Orgonomy, 4419 Route 27. Free.

Reserve at (732) 821-1146.

6-8:30 p.m.: NEXT GEN Paint ’n Sip, presented by YWCA Princeton at Cranbury Station Gallery, 15 Hulfish Street. ywcaprinceton.org.

8 p.m.: Dance Theatre of Harlem performs at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. mccarter.org.

8 p.m.: Princeton Country Dancers presents English Country Dance, at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. Jenny Beer with Hidden River. $11. princetoncountrydancers.org.

8 p.m.: Playmate Playwrights present “Love Conquers,” staged readings of six one-act plays, at Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell. w w w. hopewelltheater.com.

Sunday, February 9 8 : 3 0 -11 a.m . : “G r e at Backyard Bird Count Primer,” free birding trip with Washington Crossing Audu-

bon Society. At Veterans Park, Hamilton. washingtoncrossingaudubon.org.

12-5 p.m.: Wine & Chocolate at Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road. From 1-4 p.m., music by Larry Tritel. terhuneorchards.com.

12-5 p.m.: Wine & Chocolate at Unionville Vineyards, 9 Rocktown Road, Ringoes.

Part of Wine & Chocolate Trail of area vineyards. Cafe du Pain Bakery. Complimentary tour of winery at noon. unionvillevineyards.com.

2 p.m.: Card-Making Workshop for Adults, at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. Register at princetonlibrary.org.

3 p.m.: The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performs Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in concert at State Theatre NJ, 15 Livingston St reet, New Br u ns w ick. $35-$125. stnj.org.

3 p.m.: Pianist Chari Louw performs at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Works by Beethoven and Bach. $10-$20. www. steinwaysociety.org.

5 p.m.: Princeton University professor Michael Littman discusses “Leonardo: Painter, Military Engineer, Inventor,” at Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. Free. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share.

(610) 610-7148.

7: 30 p.m. : B e au S oir presents chamber recital of French and Slovene music at Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, Walnut Lane. Part of the Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital series. Free. rider. edu/arts.

Monday, February 10 1 p.m.: Music from China presented by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra Chamber Music Series at Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township. Free.

1 p.m.: “Avoiding Financial Scams and Pitfalls,” at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street.

Nancy Sobin of Professional Paperwork Services speaks.

Free but registration required. princetonsenior.org.

2 p.m.: The film Southside With You is screened at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library, 251 Brunswick Pike.

Part of Black History Month observance. Free. mcl.org.

4:30 p.m.: Kunal Parker speaks on “Common Law Modernism : The Turn to Process in American Legal Thought, 1900-1970,” at Wallace Hall, Princeton University, Room 300. Free.

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7 p.m.: “If These Stones Could Talk: African American Presence in the Hopewell Valley,” presented by authors Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills.

At Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. princetonlibrary.org.

7 p.m.: Princeton PFLAG meets at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. Sup port group for families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals. Peerfacilitated discussion and information sharing in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Refreshments. Newcomers welcome. www.pflagprinceton.org.

Tuesday, February 11 4:30-6 p.m.: Panel discussion, “Up-to-the-Minute: The Iran-U.S. Crisis,” at the Friend Center, 65 Olden Street, Princeton University, Room 101. Sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School and the Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies. Free.

7 p.m.: Raphael Liogier, author of Heart of Malen e s s : A n E x p lo r a t i o n, speaks at Princeton Public Librar y, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. princetonlibrary.org.

7:30 p.m.: Baritone Gregory Porter performs at McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place. mccarter.org.

7:30-9:30 p.m.: International Folkdance, Princeton Folk Dance Group, YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place. Lesson followed by dance. Beginners welcome.

No par tner needed. $ 5.

609-921-1702 Wednesday, February 12 12 p.m.: Sociology professor Michael James Prohaska lectures on “Pragmatism vs.

Puritanism: Harm Reduction Policies Applied to Drug Use in the United States,” at Mercer County Community College Communications building room 108. Free.

2 p.m.: “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Victorian Gardening,” at Morven, 55 Stockton Street.

With tour and talk by horticulturists Louise Senior and Charlie Thomforde. $18$27. morven.org.

4:30-6 p.m. Bernard Harcourt speaks on “The Fragility of Life: Rethinking Abolition More Broadly.” At the Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building, Princeton University, Room A17. Free.

6 : 3 0 p.m . : P r i n c e to n University professor Beth Lew-Williams discusses The Fortunes, Peter Ho Davies’ exploration of a century of American history through the eyes of four Chinese Americans. At Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free. princetonlibrary.org.

5 : 3 0 p.m . : P r i n c e to n Symphony Orchestra presents “Music from China” at Princeton University Art Museum; chamber program w ith traditional Chinese music in conjunction with exhibit “The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century.” $25; half price for 17 and younger. princetonsymphony.org.

6:30 p.m.: Sierra Lecture: “Pine Barrens Extravaganza”

by Emile DeVito, PhD, NJ Conservation Foundation; Pizza at 6 p.m. followed by program.

At Mercer County Community College, Student Center, Room SC 104. RSVP to: Kipatthesierraclub@gmail.com

Licensed Practical Nurse Rachel Ponchin has been named Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction’s 2019 Positive Partner of the Year.

Executive Director Kelly McNulty says that the staff at Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction takes tremendous pride in the exceptional care and well-

devoted families, as well as the recognition of their talented and compassionate associates. Artis shows its appreciation for its staff in many ways, but particularly by voting for a Positive Partner of the Month from nominations made by Artis associates, residents, and families. Those associates, who are honored each

ner of the Year Award within their community, as well as for the Artis-wide national competition.

“Rachel Ponchin joined Artis Senior Living of Princeton Junction as our evening shift coordinator of health and wellness in May of 2018.

Immediately, we knew she was a perfect fit for us,” says McNulty. “Rachel’s genuine

from the start. She has the expertise and natural ability to offer comfort and reassurance to residents who may be feeling anxious; you can often find her kindly strolling down the hallway with a resident, hand-in-hand.

“Despite her clinical responsibilities, she’s also never too busy to give outstanding customer service to

concern. It’s a great feeling to leave in the evening and know that Rachel is on duty.”

The special distinction of Positive Partner is bestowed on the associate who best exemplifies the care philosophy of Building Positive Partnerships the Artis Way, as expressed by the five ARTIS tenets: Ability to have a

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Wright’s Emergence as All-Around Contributor Helps PU Men’s Hoops Enjoy 2-0 Ivy Weekend

Ethan Wright’s progress has mirrored the collective improvement made by the Princeton University men’s basketball team as it has bounced back from a 1-7 start to post wins in eight of its last nine games.

In the first eight games of the season, sophomore guard Wright totaled 27 points and 13 rebounds. Over Princeton’s hot streak, Wright has piled up 70 points and 38 rebounds.

Last weekend, Wright displayed his all-around value to the Tigers, contributing six points and eight rebounds as Princeton defeated Dartmouth 66-44 and then had team-high 15 points with four rebounds and three steals in a 70-69 win over Harvard a night later.

Reflecting on his effort in the win over Harvard, Wright said he was in the right spot at the right time.

“They have a bunch of athletes who like to get into you so we just tried to spread them out and make good cuts,” said Wright.

“They are cut conscious so it was a real battle getting in and out; that opened things up for me and Drew and some other guy. They play real aggressive and that is something you have to be aware of at all times.”

Harvard’s aggressive play saw the Crimson go on a 13-1 run in the waning moments of the contest to turn a 67-56 deficit into a 69-68 lead.

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mond Aririguzoh took matters into his own hands battling Chris Lewis in the paint on the Tigers’ final possession of the game, getting two shots blocked before drawing a foul and cooly swishing two free throws for the margin of victory.

“I didn’t exactly know how much time I had but I knew I had to try to get a quick shot up,” said Aririguzoh, who had 10 points and seven rebounds on the night as Princeton improved to 9-8 overall and 4-0 Ivy League before a crowd of 3,590 at Jadwin Gym. “I just tried and tried again and on the last one, he fouled me. Then it was down to mechanics. I didn’t like the fact that I missed the first three free throws of the game so I stuck to what I needed and they went in. I take a deep breath, I clear my mind.”

Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson was relieved to see Aririguzoh come through in the clutch.

“I thought it was a terrific play between Jaelin [Llewellyn] and Ryan [Schwieger] to get momentum to the rim,” said Henderson.

“Richmond is just a force and to make the free throws and for there to be no doubt, he is a senior and he made us win.

We were sloppy. It was a great game, it must have been fun to watch.”

Henderson acknowledged that the Tigers had to weather a storm to get the win over the Crimson.

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the last play,” said Henderson.

“You have got to make plays; I thought the game would come down to four or five plays. They made three really big ones and then Richmond made the biggest play of the game.”

Henderson credited Wright with making big plays in both wins.

“I am so proud of Ethan, he came into the weekend averaging a little over two rebounds a game and he had 12 in the weekend,” said Henderson.

“Ethan has emerged as a lock down defender; he wasn’t to start the season and now he is.”

Wright, for his part, attributed his newfound rebounding prowess to a combination of attention to detail and teamwork.

“It is something I was focused on in practice, coach would tell me to focus on it because I was not getting a lot of rebounds,” said the 6’3, 180-pound Wright, a native of Newton Centre, Mass.

“I think the bigs do a really good job of clearing guys like Chris Lewis out so I am just able to kind of get in there and clean it up. It is something I have been trying to focus on.”

Aririguzoh is proud of how the Tigers kept their focus as they struggled through the 1-7 start.

“It is a lot about buy-in and resilience; there were definitely points in the non conference when we first started where it got tough for us,” said Aririguzoh.

“A lot of the guys, especially the younger guys, could have gone the other way in terms of how they approach everyday but they stayed with the message of the older guys and coach. We were able to

WRIGHT ON: Princeton University men’s basketball player Ethan Wright dribbles past a foe in recent action. Last Saturday, sophomore guard Wright tallied a team-high 15 points with four rebounds and three steals to help Princeton edge Harvard 70-69. The Tigers, now 9-8 overall and 4-0 Ivy League, play at Cornell on February 7 and at Columbia on February 8.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) persevere and start to turn it around.”

That mindset helped Princeton persevere in crunch time against Harvard.

“This team is really good at looking toward the next play and just making plays down the stretch and not letting stuff from before effect us,” added Aririguzoh.

“No matter the combination of the five guys on the court, we all have the same mentality.

We have to get a stop or we

have to make a play. We just commit to that.”

With Princeton playing at Cornell on February 7 and at Columbia on February 8, Henderson is looking for the Tigers to maintain that commitment to working together.

“I have been around a lot of really good teams and good players and there is just such an unselfishness in this group,” said Henderson. “They want to see each other do well.”

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As the Princeton University men’s hockey team resumed ECAC Hockey play last weekend, it faced challenges on several levels.

First, Princeton had to shake off some rust, having been on a 20-day hiatus for exams. In addition, the Tigers were facing a pair of formidable foes as they hosted surging Colgate on Friday night and top-ranked Cornell on Saturday evening.

“We got one week of practice in; it is still a unique situation and I am glad to see it go away,” said Princeton head coach Ron Fogarty, noting that exams will take place b efore Ch r i s t m as star ting in the 2020 -21 school year.

“You are playing teams having four games over the

break while you are sitting there just trying to practice.

When you have 20 days between games, it is difficult.”

In the early stages against Colgate on Friday, the Tigers made things difficult for the Raiders as the foes were deadlocked in a scoreless stalemate heading into the second period.

“T he f irs t p er io d was good, they had one Grade A scor ing oppor t u nit y,” said Fogarty, whose team outshot Colgate 10-9 in the period.

The second period, though, was very bad for the Tigers as the Raiders tallied three unanswered goals and built a 17-6 edge in shots. “ We l o s t o n e - o n - o n e battles, not just with the puck but with positioning,”

lamented Fogarty. “Some of our leaders and point scorers were nonexistent tonight.”

Princeton never could find a rhythm on the evening as it went on to a disappointing 3-0 defeat.

“They are a very good fiveon-five team, we alluded to that fact going into the prescout video,” said Fogarty.

“You can’t take shortcuts, it has got to be a demanding game. They scored two power play goals so they won the specialty teams.

That five-on-five goal did hurt; the guy is wide open in front of the net and three guys get outmanned by one player. That is not a good recipe for success.”

While the Tigers didn’t experience success against

the Raiders, Fogarty did see some bright spots.

“That freshman line played very well, that was our top line tonight for sure,” said Fogarty, referring to the trio of Liam Gorman, Spencer Kersten, and Nick Seitz.

“They got some time to play because they deserved it. I liked what they brought, the speed and making some plays. They were winning battles as well on the defensive side of the puck.”

In reflecting on the defeat, Fogarty acknowledged that Princeton didn’t make enough plays.

“This league is so good, we have had three, four te a m s m a ke t h e N C A A tournament each year,” said Fogarty. “You give a team a 3-0 cushion, it is extremely tough to come back on, especially when you are not competing that hard.”

A night later before a throng of 2,500 packing Hob ey B a ker R i n k, t he Tigers competed harder against powerhouse Cornell, battling back from an early 2-0 deficit to knot the game at 2-2 on goals by Mark Paolini and Kersten. Cornell, though, pulled away to a 5-3 win as Princeton’s lone tally in the final 20 minutes

came from Liam Grande.

With Princeton dropping to 3-14-4 overall and 1-10-3 ECAC Hockey in the wake of the defeat to the Big Red, Fogarty is looking for his players to ramp up their intensity.

“Our challenge is with ourself right now; we have to get some identity with our team and winning battles,” said Fogarty, whose club heads to New England this

weekend for games at Brown on February 7 and at Yale on February 8.

“We stressed the one-onone competition and battles throughout this week, starting right from scratch. That is how we can be solidified as five-man units by winning that one-on-one battle and then having support.”

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YOUNG GUN: Princeton University men’s hockey player Spencer Kersten, right, battles a foe on a face-off in recent action. Last Saturday, freshman forward Kersten scored a goal in a losing cause as Princeton fell 5-3 to No. 1 Cornell. The Tigers, now 3-14-4 overall and 1-10-3 ECAC Hockey, play at Brown on February 7 and at Yale on February 8.

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men’s swimming team went 1-1 at the H-Y-P meet last weekend at DeNunzio Pool Sophomore Khosla had victories in the 400 individual medley and the 200 breaststroke.

In the team competition, Princeton picked up 182171 win over Yale and fell 192-161 to Harvard.

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The Kansas City Chiefs enjoyed a championship celebration last Sunday night after they defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-20 in the Super Bowl, dousing Coach Andy Reed with a bucket of Gatorade and cavorting all over the field as they waited to accept the Lombardi Trophy.

Former Princeton High boys’ soccer player Alex Ratzan knows the championship feeling twofold as he helped Tufts University men’s soccer team win its second straight NCAA Division III national crown this past December.

For junior midfielder Ratzan, the thrill of winning the title is unforgettable.

“It felt amazing; it definitely felt a little different than the year before,” said Ratzan.

“Everything just kind of fell into place. We had given so much to this year and had worked so hard. We were playing our best soccer by the end of the year. It was a great feeling.”

Ratzan has put in a lot of hard work to reach that point, beginning with adjusting to the rigors of college soccer as a freshman in 2017.

“You get to college and preseason in mid August and, for us, going into early December, you are committing three to five hours everyday to playing soccer, getting better, tactical stuff and working with the team,” said Ratzan, who scored two goals in 20 appearances that fall.

“On the field, I would say the speed of play and physicality and your fitness are challenges. It is not easy, there are very few guys on our team, if any, who play a full 90 minutes.”

In his sophomore year, Ratzan faced a big challenge, getting derailed by a hip injury.

“I got unlucky coming out of freshman year, I had surgery in the spring on my hip,” said Ratzan.

“I was out for six months, preseason was pretty much the first time I was touching a soccer ball again. I came back and was feeling alright. Instead of going out to practice, you are in the training room, doing your PT exercises, getting your cardio in, trying to stay in shape. As long as the season is going on, you never know when you are going to have to come in and make an impact.”

Battling back from that injury, Ratzan was able to make an impact in postseason play, seeing action as Tufts won the D-III national crown, nipping Calvin 2-1 in the final to complete an 18-0-3 campaign.

“For me that turned around

the whole season; I played a few games at the beginning of the year and then got hurt,” said Ratzan, who had an assist in 11 appearances as a sophomore.

“When I was coming back, I wasn’t really expecting to play that much, having been out for that long. But I got a couple of appearances in the tournament; I played in the Elite 8 and I also played in the national championship game. With that, you feel everything come together, all of your hard work, all of your hardship, it pays off. You still have that ring, you still got to contribute. It was a great experience.”

Coming into the 2019 campaign, Ratzan was primed to make a much bigger contribution for the Jumbos.

“I was feeling healthy after my sophomore season, I was proposed to have another surgery on my hip,” said the 5’9, 165-pound Ratzan.

“I didn’t think I could do that so I just worked really hard in the offseason to strengthen it. Fortunately things went my way; I healed up and came into the season in good shape and ready to be more of a contributor.”

Things started to go Ratzan’s way early in the season as he scored a pair of goals in a 3-1 win at Keene State on September 11.

“I found myself in the box two minutes apart,” recalled Ratzan. “I was just sniffing out goals and that is what happened. I was hanging out around the six and the ball pops to me and I was alright I will pass it in. That definitely got stuff rolling. Any goal gives you confidence and getting two relatively early was nice.”

Emerging as a scoring threat off the bench, Ratzan ended up with a team-high seven goals on the season.

“I am always in between playing forward and winger, I have no real preference,” said Ratzan, who also picked up five assists to lead the Jumbos with 19 points.

“I have kind of been that way my whole life. If I am in the attack, I am in the attack. The whole front three are unbelievable guys. We have some really impressive players and then the next three who are coming off the bench — me, Mati Cano, and Max Jacobs were not far off.

We push each other, we keep going at it. As subs, it was never a hit on confidence; it was just our time and let’s go in and do some damage.”

The Jumbos had a tough time in early October, going 0-2-1 with losses to Babson

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“That was a big-time wakeup call for us; we were sorting out our formation,” said Ratzan.

“Our play was breaking down, we weren’t doing what we were used to doing.

Our coach [Josh Shapiro] really let us know, it wasn’t an ability thing it all, it was just communication between our classes. It was getting the seniors to take responsibility, getting the juniors to take responsibility and communicate with the whole team what we are about and what we are trying to achieve.

Catching fire from there, Tufts never lost again in 2019, getting battle-tested by a run to the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) title.

“The NESCAC tournament is great preparation, it is such a physically demanding league with so many game go into OT,” said Ratzan, reflecting on a tourney which saw Tufts edge Middlebury 2-1 in the title game.

“The teams are not necessarily evenly matched but physicality-wise, any team can compete. There are great battles that really do prepare you for when you see a random opponent in the NCAAs.” Surviving some tough early round contests in the NCAA tournament, posting 2-1 wins over WPI and Washington and Lee, the Jumbos defeated NESCAC foe Connecticut College 3-1 in the quarters to make it back the Final 4.

Back in Greensboro, N.C. for championship weekend, Tufts was ready to take care of business.

“One thing that I really like about our team is we are serious when it gets down to business but we also have a good time,” said Ratzan “We are very confident, we joke around so much. It is a fun group of guys. We knew what we were there to do. We were just going to have fun

TOUGH TO STOP: Alex Ratzan, center, controls the ball in action this past fall for the Tufts University men’s soccer team. Former Princeton High standout Ratzan helped Tufts win its second straight NCAA Division III national title. Junior midfielder Ratzan scored a team-high seven goals as the Jumbos posted a final record of 20-2-2.

(Photo by Anna Miller/Tufts) and do our best. We knew we were there to win.”

In a 4-0 win over Calvin in the national semis, Ratzan enjoyed one of the best moments of his career, scoring a highlight reel goal in the victory.

I was playing on the right side; I am a right footed player, everyday after practice, I am taking my shots, right footed, left footed and from different angles,” said Ratzan, who also had an assist in the game.

“I got the ball on the right and beat the defender inside and had an open space. I saw the keeper cheating to the far post and I smacked it with my left foot to the near post. That was a great goal, that was my best college goal for sure and one of the best goals in my life. It was a direct product of hard work, putting yourself in the right spot and having the right mentality to go for it.”

Getting a rematch with NESCAC rival Amherst in the championship game on December 7, Ratzan and his teammates were ready to turn the tables on the Mammoths.

“We are in the finals; that game is all that matters,

there are no repercussions,” said Ratzan.

“We really, really wanted another shot at them. They are such a good team individually. They have some extremely good players. The main guy we knew about was German Giammattei, their striker with 26 goals this year. We knew we had to clamp him and we had a lot of pressure on him and we did a great job of getting the ball away from him and doing our work going forward. We really didn’t let off the gas.”

Picked up an assist, Ratzan helped Tufts earn a 2-0 win as the Jumbos finished the fall with a 20-2-2 record.

“I was struggling with a hamstring problem,” said Ratzan, recalling his helper.

“In the second half with about 15 minutes left. I served in a cross and Max Jacobs cleaned it up and finished it nicely.”

For Ratzan, the second national title had a special meaning since he played a greater role than in 2018.

“Having not had as much of a chance the previous year, I always think about it if I have an opportunity like that ahead of me I am going

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to do my best and work as hard as I can,” said Ratzan.

“If I am out there and it is a big game, I am going to show my ability. I am going to try something I might not try in a normal game but with confidence that I know I can do it. It is just giving everything to the team in the end. It does feel a little different when you know you have been a significant contributor.”

Looking ahead to his senior campaign, Ratzan is confident that the Jumbos will be in the title mix, even as they deal with the challenge of playing for a new coach with Shapiro having recently moved on to Harvard.

“We have the talent; we have a lot of players that have won two national championships,” said Ratzan, who is studying abroad in France this semester and plans to train with teams there.

“There are some really exceptional guys in my class.

We will be able to head the team in the right direction.. I think we are going to come into the year strong. There are only so many teams who can compete for the national championship and we will be one of them next year.”

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Senior Davis Has Fun, Success at Final County Meet, Exemplifying Positive Effort by PHS Swimming Cami Davis was determined to savor the final Mercer County Championships in her career for the Princeton High girls’ swimming team.

“It was so exciting,” said PHS senior star and captain Davis, reflecting on competing at the county meet last weekend at WW/P-North.

“My main goal was to have a lot of fun because this season has been really great.”

Having fun and swimming great, Davis took third in the 50-meter freestyle and second in the 100 free to help PHS take third in the team standings behind champion WW/P-North and runner-up Pennington.

“We ended up doing really well which is also great,” said Dav is, who helped PHS take sixth in the 2019 county meet.

“It was a big improvement from last year so definitely a little bit sad that it is over but it was super fun.”

In her f irst indiv idual event of the day, Davis produced a strong swim in the 50 free.

“I enjoyed the 50 free just because I haven’t done it for the past three years,” said Davis.

In the 100 free, Davis had to overcome some nerves in order to enjoy the moment.

“I was definitely a little bit stressed and I reminded myself that my main goal was to have fun,” said Davis.

“That kind of helped to get the energy back up to swim it. The girl I was rac-

ing [Ellie Schinsky of Pennington] was super good so I had to look forward to be with her.”

While Davis and her teammates showed plenty of energy in the last event of the meet, the 400 free relay, they came up just short of victory, taking second in 4:06.68, 0.21 behind winner Pennington.

“We dropped time from prelims so that was nice to see,” said Davis. “Everyone tried their best and it would have been great if it had been a little faster and we could have gotten that first place.”

With PHS heading into the Central Jersey Public B sectional this week where it was seeded sixth and slated to host seventh-seeded Red Bank Regional on February 4 with the victor heading to the quarters at No. 3 Manasquan on February 7, Davis is looking for a nice state run.

“Coming off of this meet with the excitement that we had and the overall positivity going into states, I think we are going go be really excited,” said Davis.

PHS head coach Carly Misiewicz sees Davis as a big positive for her squad.

“Cami always does real well, she is finishing in the top two, top three in her events,” said Misiewicz.

“That last relay was unfortunate at the end, all four of them gave it their all. I think we dropped a total of 13 seconds from what we

came seeded in to what we ended with. It is nothing but a success in my book.”

Misiewicz viewed the counties as a very successful meet overall for her girls’ squad.

“It was absolutely unexpected, it was super exciting,” said Misiewicz.

“When I left the prelims on Thursday night, I was looking at it and we had two girls back in almost everything and we are top three in all the relays. It is kind of crazy.”

That kind of depth should help the Tigers in state competition. “We have so much momentum right now carrying us,” said Misiewicz, who got a big meet from freshman Beatrice Cai as she took second in the 200 free and fourth in the 400 free.

“I don’t think anyone expected this; it was always the hope, I am excited and happy.

The PHS boys’ team will also be bringing some momentum into state tourney taking fifth in the county meet as freshman Daniel Baytin led the way, winning the 100 breaststroke, placing second in the 200 free and helping the Tigers end the meet by taking third in the 400 free relay.

“Daniel had a phenomenal meet; he said to me after that breaststroke why did you put me in the 400 free relay,” said Misiewicz, whose team is seeded third in the Central Jersey Public B sectional and

FREE AND CLEAR: Princeton High girls’ swimmer Cami Davis churns her way to a second place finish in the 100 freestyle at the Mercer County Championships last Saturday. Senior star Davis, who also took third in the 50 free, helped PHS girls take third in the team standings at the event. The Tiger boys’ squad also had a strong showing at the competition, placing fifth overall.

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“I said you are our second fastest 100 swimmer, why would I not put you in there. That was really exciting; it was also an unfortunate touch out. We were right there.”

PHS had some other exciting results on the boys’ side as Owen Tennant took third in the 100 free and fourth in the 200 individual medley with Will Murray placing fifth in the 50 free and Jeshurun Reyen coming in sixth in both the 50 free and 100 free.

Wit h t he Tigers likely heading to a sectional semis showdown at second-seeded W W/ P-South next week, Misiewicz is confident in her team’s chances to post a

second win over the Pirates this winter.

“We have beaten South, we didn’t have Dan and they didn’t have two of their good guys,” said Misiewicz, whose squad topped WW/PS 90-80 on December 17.

“If all goes well and we win on Thursday, we will have a really, really good matchup with them.”

In any event, Misiewicz believes that thriving in the high-pressure atmosphere of the county meet will pay off for her swimmers.

“L ook ing back on t he whole weekend, I am happy with how we swam as a whole, that is all you can really ask for,” said Misiewicz.

“Counties is such a fun, high energy environment. It is so unique, you really don’t

get any other environment like this. State meets are what they are. This is just another level.”

Davis, for her part, has drawn energy from the PHS program over the last four years.

“The biggest thing that w ill stand out is ever ybody cheering for each other and watching out for each other because at club meets, it is very individualized,” said Davis, who swims club with the Princeton Piranhas.

“My favorite thing about high school swimming is that we are all there for each other for one purpose and it is to help the team get better. That is the biggest thing I am going to look back on.”

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Sophomore Munford made the most of the opportunity at his first MCT at Robbinsville High on Saturday.

In the quarterfinals at 138 pounds, he pinned Viraj Chandra of W W/ P-North and then recorded a 16-6 major decision over Robbinsville’s Isaiah Lederman in the semifinals. In the final, he earned a 16-11 decision over Hopewell Valley’s Alejandro Lopez to uphold his top seeding and win his first county crown.

“I think it’s like the start of t he postseason so it boosts my confidence going into districts and maybe regions,” said Munford, who improved to 24-3 this year.

“I wasn’t as confident, but being the No. 1 seed definitely helped.”

Munford picked up 27 points for the Little Tigers, who placed fourth in the MCT with Hopewell Valley winning the team title.

PHS got titles from senior Dominic Riendeau-Krause at 145 pounds and junior Ja m e s Rom a i n e at 152 pounds, and also picked up a second-place finish from junior Chris Sockler at 132 pounds.

“I think we exceeded expectations,” said PHS head coach Jess Monzo.

“We did very well. My kids believe in themselves, but at the end of the day they surprised themselves. They were super happy. We were in third place for a little while. We were battling back and forth with Allentown and Robbinsville. Our kids were happy. They were very excited and they did well.”

Munford’s title was part of a murderer’s row for PHS. Riendeau-Krause claimed his first title in convincing fashion at 145 pounds with three straight pins. None of his opponents made it past 3:00 as he demonstrated a style that PHS would use throughout the tournament.

“They dictated right from the beginning,” said Monzo.

“They took it to them. They made their opponent wrestle our match. We wrestled our style and dictated the pace.

We came out and we were the aggressor. We owned the center of the mat. We let them know it was our match, it was our pace, it’s our style.”

Romai ne c apt ure d h is first championship at 152 pounds. After winning by technical fall over RJ Stradling of Robbinsville in the quarterfinals, he won by major decision over Sean Mills of Lawrence in the semifinals. In the final, he upset top-seeded Matt Paglia of Allentown, 1-0, after scoring a point in the second period and wrestling wisely in the third period for the win.

“James wrestled a great match,” said Monzo. “He wrestled a kid he sees all the time. It’s one of his workout partners at his club that he goes to. We knew going in it was going to be a tough match. He was a region place winner last year. James was a wrestleback one guy. It

was a big win for him, to be able to grind it out and stay tough for the last two minutes of the match, and keep him on the mat and not let him get to his feet, he wrestled tremendous.”

PHS is hoping that the experience gained at the county meet will pay off in districts and beyond. The Tigers have veteran wrestlers like Riendeau-Krause and Romaine along with up-andcoming wrestlers like Munford and Sockler, who won a pair of major decisions before falling in the final.

“H e w re s t le d a g o o d match,” said Monzo of Sockler. “He was in the match, he was wrestling well. He hung his head and got cradled. He came off the mat a little upset and we talked about it. Him being a junior, it’s a great thing getting to the finals and experiencing it and now you know what it’s like. When you get to that point next year, we’re ahead of the game.”

Munford won all 10 varsity matches he was in last year, but other wise was stuck behind Alec Bobchin, who would go on to finish fourth in the state before graduating and continuing his wrestling career at Rider University. Munford, who lost only two junior varsity matches, was itching for his chance to compete regularly.

“At the time, I didn’t really like it,” said Munford of waiting his turn. “I would do a lot of watching and seeing what it was like. I think that helped prepare me for this year instead of jumping right into it freshman year.”

But Munford doesn’t view the year as a lost season. He learned a lot while working in the wrestling room with Sockler, who remains his wrestling partner this year, and while observing matches and having a chance to compete in some varsity contests.

“The main thing I took out of it was treating every match the same,” said Munford.

“It really didn’t feel different. Except the first time, it wasn’t a huge difference from JV matches in terms of treating it. The skill level was definitely different, but my warm up and the way I wrestle is still going to be the same. The main thing I learned was wrestling every match the same no matter what.”

He also increased his dedication to the sport, seeing what enabled success for others and mimicking it.

“Starting freshman year, I just started wrestling way, way more,” said Munford.

“I was seeing what the other top guys were doing and I knew I had to do it if I wanted to be at that level.

I started doing way more clubs, and some private lessons, and I increased my wrestling. I was wrestling five or six times per week.

And then in the summer, I did some camps. I tried to increase my time on the mat because I think doing the actual wrestling is what gets improvement.”

It has paid off with a fast start to this season. Munford has fortified the lineup that lost Bobchin by jumping right into the mix and continuing the Tigers success.

From Sockler to Riendeau-

Krause, PHS feels like it has an advantage.

“W henever we have a meet, we know we’re really, really tough at those weights,” said Munford. “It helps the team too. It scares the other team and boosts our confidence. I really enjoy being a part of that.”

PHS flexed its muscles in those weights at counties to put itself in contention for a top-three finish. The Tigers picked up points here and there from its lineup as Chloe Ayres took fourth at 106 pounds, Martin Brophy placed fourth at 113 pounds, and Matt Elsworth picked up a sixth place at 160.

“Letting them see that fou r t h - plac e f i n i s h a n d knowing they contributed as a team, every single person picking up wins in the wrestlebacks and scoring points, it makes them believe that what they’re doing is really working,” said Monzo.

“It gives them a sense of a team and it really builds forward and gets them closer together. They realize it’s not just the Chloe Ayres Show or the Dominic RiendeauKrause Show or the James Romaine Show or Sockler Show, it’s a team and it’s a team effort. They’re one out of 14. When one gets beat, who’s going to step up next, and who’s going to pick up the slack? Now they’re seeing it doesn’t have to be one certain person, I can step in and do well. The culture is changing and it’s starting to get fun and they’re starting to see success. The work in the room is starting to pay off.”

In Munford’s view, that collect ive approach has been paying dividends.

“I think we’ve been emphasizing a lot of support throughout the team, but also giving it your all, no matter what,” said Munford.

“It was emphasized last year but this year I feel like it’s more of a group effort. I have my teammates to thank for that.”

With Munford having been able to step into the lineup and help immediately, he is setting an example that younger Tigers can emulate.

“He’s been a staple in our lineup,” said Monzo. “He was very tough last year as a freshman. He was 10-0 on varsity. He popped in the lineup here or there. Sometimes you have a kid that has to sit behind a two-time place winner and just kind of wait it out. He had to wait his turn.

Dominic was at 145 last year and James was at 152 so they both started and went into the region tournament and Bobchin was at 138. I don’t believe Aaron was able to cut down to 132. Sockler was in the lineup at 132.”

Doing the right things helped Munford get himself in position to contribute this year.

“Aaron was very fortunate,” said Mon zo. “He wrestled well. He put a lot of work in during the offseason. He knew what he wanted to do and he knew the right steps to take and how to accomplish his goals.”

Monzo is seeing that attitude across the board from his wrestlers.

“They came to me and said, we’re putting Princeton where we used to be,”

FORD TOUGH: Princeton High wrestler Aaron Munford, top, dominates a foe in recent action. Last Saturday, sophomore Munford placed first at 138 pounds in the Mercer County Tournament to help PHS place fourth in the team standings at the event. PHS also got titles at the competition from senior Dominic Riendeau-Krause at 145 pounds and junior James Romaine at 152 pounds.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

said Monzo. “We’re getting back to it. I just try to give my kids the motivation they need. They’re the ones wrestling. They’re moving forward.”

The biggest thing that PHS got out of the county tournament was confidence, finishing higher than some of the same teams that defeated them in dual meets.

“It’s motivation to move forward and let them know you’re the fourth best team in Mercer County right now, regardless of who won dual meets,” said Monzo.

“We were two matches today away from taking a topthree finish. The kids know what they have to improve on and it gives them that little bit of light. It opens up that tunnel a little more and they can start to see

that light at the end of the tunnel and see that their preparation is building for success in the future.”

Munford remains motivated to advance deep into the season. He is focused on improving more before districts, seeing the MCT as a stepping stone for him.

“I’m really just trying to sharpen up my technique and try to watch film and fix little mistakes and things I’m doing sloppy,” said Munford.

“I want to do my main shots and things I always do and keep those clean and as sharp as possible during match time. I really wanted to prove myself and show that the team could be just as strong without some of our top guys from last year.”

PHS accomplished that

with a strong showing on Saturday. Now the Tigers want to show it was no fluke when they take on District 17 competition on February 22.

“Come district time, we’re looking to put more than four in the finals,” said Monzo.

“We’re looking to do great things at Princeton and it’s starting to show by the way kids are moving in the room, and moving on the mat and showing that we can be successful.”

Munford, for his part, is hungry for more success this winter. “I’m definitely more confident, but I know I still have things to work on,” said Munford. “Districts and regions, there will be different kids, and tougher kids.”

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Senior Star Trainor Showing Sense of Urgency, Skill Meekins Enjoys Memorable Senior Night, Starring as PDS Boys’ Hoops Beats Pennsauken As PHS Boys’ Hockey Aiming For Big Stretch Drive W h i l e J om a r M e e k i n s beamed during the loud ovation he received when introduced during the Senior Night pregame celebration for the Princeton Day S chool boys’ basketball team last Wednesday, that wasn’t the highlight of the event for him.

Instead, the most meaningful aspect of the night for guard Meekins came in getting joined in the starting lineup by his four classmates, Lucas Green, Jaylin Champion-Adams, Tazee Mahjied, and A lan Norcott as the Panthers hosted Pennsauken Technical School.

“I have been here for four years so I am really glad to finally get to play with my boys, my brothers,” said star guard Meekins. “It was really nice to have all five start, I love them.”

Meekins went on to have a nice game, tallying 11 points as PDS defeated Pennsauken Tech 72-32. “ I w a s fe e l i n g p r e t t y good in the warm up,” said Meekins. “I was out here with my brothers, I had to perform.”

With PDS coming off disappointing losses to Pennington (75-63 on January 27) and Peddie (71-69 on January 25), cruising to the victory over Pennsauken was something that the Panthers needed as they look ahead to postseason play.

“This is a really good confidence booster, we are looking to keep going from this game,” said Meekins.

In assessing his PDS experience, Meekins is proud to see the gains in confidence across the board.

“It has been great seeing everyone’s growth, seeing everyone growing as a

player, as a leader,” said Meekins. “I think it is really positive for them.”

Having been on the varsity squad since his freshman year, Meekins has looked to be a positive force in his final campaign.

“I am definitely a leader this year,” said Meekins.

“Last year we had Diggy [Coit]; he was the leader and I had to step up into his role.”

PDS head coach Doug Davis was not surprised to see Meekins step up on Senior Night.

“That is what he has been doing for us all year,” said Davis. “He has been hitting big shots, he has been hitting long distance shots all year so it is nothing new.”

Meekins helped set the tone with his shot-making, draining a pair of threep oi nte r s i n t h e s e c on d quarter as PDS outscored Pennsauken 20-4 to build a 30-12 halftime lead.

“We just want to make sure t hat we are b eing consistent, making more shots,” said Davis, who got 13 points from ChampionAdams with Green chipping in 12.

Davis credited the squad’s Class of 2020 with making the most out of things in the win.

“It is a special group; they are a bunch of good guys,” said Davis. “They love each other; they actually love playing together. To see them all starting and having them out here as captains was really good. It is something they will all remember the rest of their lives.”

The most memorable moments of the game came when reserve players Mahjied and Norcott tal-

lied their first buckets on the night in the waning moments of the contest.

“We got all of our seniors to score, that was awe some,” said Davis.

“Alan hitting that fadeaway jump shot; he is a workhorse and he really worked for that. Then Tazee getting that layup and everybody going crazy. It was really good.”

It was good for PDS to pull away to the lopsided victory.

“We just needed energy and it was changing up some of the defenses,” said Davis.

“It was getting the guys moving a little bit; we wanted to get the energy going.”

With PDS starting play in the state Prep B tournament where it is seeded second and hosts seventh-seeded Newark Academy on February 8 in an opening round contest, Davis is looking to see his players bring an even higher level of energy.

“It is just all being on one page, having one goal, and everybody coming as hard as we can,” said Dav is, whose team fell 65-63 to the Shipley School (Pa.) last Saturday to move to 10-7.

“I tell them to go as hard as you can for as long as you can. Kobe passed away and that hurt our team a lot. It is getting our guys to just be focused, just play as hard as you can, and give everything you have got for as long as you can.”

Meekins, for his part, is ready to give his all in his final weeks with the program.

“We just need to focus hard and play our basketball,” said Meekins. “We can’t let other people influence us. We have got to focus on ourselves and keep it close within the brotherhood.”

—Bill Alden

NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Princeton Day School boys’ basketball player Jomar Meekins enjoys the moment with his parents, Christine and Lawrence Meekins, as he was introduced at the program’s Senior Night pregame celebration last Wednesday evening. Star guard Meekins scored 11 points on the night as PDS defeated Pennsauken Tech 72-32. The Panthers, who fell 65-63 to the Shipley School (Pa.) last Saturday to move to 10-7, will be starting play in the state Prep B tournament where they are seeded second and host seventh-seeded Newark Academy on February 8 in an opening round contest.

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Even though the Princeton High boys’ hockey team trailed Robbinsville 3-1 heading into the third period, Aidan Trainor and his teammates weren’t rattled.

“We just knew that we needed to stay positive, we knew that is literally two shots away from being a tie game,” said PHS senior star and captain Trainor. “As long we kept an even keel and kept working hard, we would get there.”

It didn’t take long for PHS to get in the lead as it scored three goals in a span of 2:13 early in the third period to take a 4-3 lead and never looked back on the way to a 5-3 victory in the January 28 contest, clinching the CVC Colonial Division championship in the process.

“We were electric right there, on the bench and everything,” said Trainor, who scored the first goal of the rally and then assisted on the second. “We were going crazy, we were really hyping each other up.”

On the first goal of the period, Trainor combined with younger brother, junior star Colm, who got an assist on the tally.

“It was fun, he is a good player,” said Trainor. “I love playing with him.”

Coming off a 4-1 loss to Middletown South a night earlier, PHS was determined to get back on the winning track.

“It was important; we knew what was on the line tonight, we knew we had a CVC title to claim,” said Trainor.

“It was just bouncing back, last night was a tough loss.

We didn’t want to dwell on anything. We just wanted to turn the page and be ready to play today.”

As a four-year starter for the Tigers, Trainor is looking to take things to a higher level in his final campaign with the program.

“This is my last year; it is easy to ignore that and not to think about that when you are a freshman, a sophomore or even a junior,” said Trainor.

“This year, I have a bigger sense of urgency to perform and just do my best to help the team succeed.”

Ending up with three goals and an assist against Robbinsv ille, Trainor hit t he 200-point milestone, a feat that he pointed to as a group effort.

“I have been lucky enough to play on four great teams in my four years at PHS, we have been really successful,” said Trainor.

“I think overall it has just been a great year for Princeton hockey. Rocco [Salvato] recently had his 100th point.

I don’t really like to focus on that stuff. It is cool to think about it after the fact. That is not what I am focused on, I am focused on winning championships right now. It is cool but it is due to my teammates’ hard work. That is not a personal accomplishment, that is a team accomplishment.”

PHS head coach Joe Bensky credited Trainor with inspiring his teammates in the rally.

“Aidan is just a really strong hockey player and everyone looks up to him,” said Bensky.

“We have depth but once you see someone like that playing really well and put one in the the net, the energy really starts picking up.”

That energy resulted in the three-goal outburst that changed the tide of the contest.

“I feel like we score goals in bunches,” said Bensky. “We have struggled to score and once we get one, things pick up.”

Bensky acknowledged that his squad has been working trough some uneven play.

“We have started a lot of games really well in the first, we have really outplayed a lot of the teams,” said Bensky.

“We are just struggling to play consistently for 45 minutes. It is tough to do for any team, it is not just us.”

Coming off the loss to Middletown South, Bensky liked the way his team played in rebounding with the comeback win.

“It was very good, we are ver y happy that we came back and won this game, otherwise it would have been a little down,” said Bensky.“We clinched the division too; they are very pumped about that too.”

With the Mercer County Tournament on the horizon, Bensky is pumped about his team’s prospects.

“We are trying to get better each and every day; we still need to put together a game where we are playing well for 45 minutes,” said Bensky,

whose team edged Jackson Liberty 3-2 last Monday night to improve to 14-2-2 and faces Paul VI at Mercer County Park on February 5, plays at Southern Regional on February 7 and then starts play in the MCT. “Our team defense has gotten a lot better and that is why we are giving up less goals and less chances. We just weren’t playing good defense as a team before, that was the issue.”

In Trainor’s view, PHS is ready to improve on its recent postseason history which has seen it reach the MCT final the last three years and make two runs to the state Public B semis.

“We just have a couple of things that we need to polish up; we are looking like a good hockey team right now and I am confident in our ability to perform,” said Trainor.

“We have upperclassmen that have been to those moments before. We have been to the threshold and haven’t been able to cross it. We have a very seasoned group and with the mix of all the young kids that we have, I think we can really make a run for it this year.”

—Bill Alden

BIG TRAIN: Princeton High boys’ hockey player Aidan Trainor controls the puck in recent action. Last week, senior star and captain Trainor tallied three goals and an assist to help PHS overcome a 3-1 third period deficit to defeat Robbinsville 5-3 and clinch the CVC Colonial Division title. PHS, who edged Jackson Liberty 3-2 last Monday night to improve to 14-2-2, faces Paul VI at Mercer County Park on February 5, plays at Southern Regional on February 7 and then starts play in the Mercer County Tournament.

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When Abbie Danko won the 200-meter individual medley at the Mercer County Championships in 2019, it helped set the tone for the Hun School girls’ swim squad as it went on to win the program’s first-ever team title at the competition.

Danko and her teammates were fired up to defend their title last weekend as they returned to WW/P-North for the 2020 county meet.

“We were so excited, we knew we may not win again, but we were just excited to come and swim,” said senior star and captain Danko. “It is a fast meet always so you can get some of your best times.

It was great.”

Coming up w ith a fast swim, Danko repeated as the county 200 IM champion, clocking a winning time of 2:26.88.

“I really wanted to win it again, but I knew that there were some good swimmers; the girl I went against last year was really, really fast, and there were some incoming freshmen,” said Danko.

“I set that goal early on that I wanted to win it and then I just went out and did it.”

In ach iev ing her goal, Danko had to come from behind to edge Ashley Agogliati of WW/P-North.

“I was a little bit worried, but I knew when I was with ever ybody on the breaststroke that I just had to close and I would hopefully pull it out,” added Danko.

“It was great, it meant so much to me. This is our second counties and it is my last one. It is really upsetting but I am happy to go out with a

win.”

Danko went on to take fourth in the 100 backstroke, helping Hun take sixth in the team standings in the competition won by WW/P-North “I was really happy with it,” said Danko of her backstroke swim. “I wanted to get third but it is a best time for me. I will take what I can get.”

With the state Prep meet and Eastern championships coming up, Danko is looking to produce some more good times.

“I know there are going to be a lot of fast swimmers so hopefully I can bust out some best times and maybe get top threes at states,” said Danko.

“I have been pushing hard at practice all week. I rested a little bit for this meet but not compared to how I will rest for Easterns.”

Hun head coach Joan Nuse was happy to see Danko pull out the IM title with the big final push.

“That was awesome; she worked it and she didn’t give up,” said Nuse.

“She was great throughout the whole meet, cheering on her teammates and helping lead that.”

While Hun didn’t repeat as county champion, Nuse was proud of how her swimmers competed.

“They did a great job,” said Nuse, who got a third place finish from senior Marie-Eve Hebert in the 100 butterfly.

“We have got new personnel, they went out and did really well.”

In addition, the Hun boys’ squad did well, finishing ninth in the team standings. “Hav-

For Nia Melvin, hitting the 1,000-point milestone last week for the Stuart Country Day basketball team was a goal that had been on her mind for years.

“It is something I have definitely been looking forward to before I even started playing basketball at Stuart,” said junior guard Melvin, who scored 21 points in a 79-21 win over Immaculate Conception on January 28 to pass the 1,000-point mark.

“It is something I wanted to accomplish and I am really proud to have made it.”

Melv i n k nows t hat s he couldn’t do it alone. “My teammates were definitely helping me get there because they knew how close I was,” said Melvin, who entered the game with 983 points.

“It was really important to me to have my parents there.

That is something they have instilled in me, teaching me basketball and to always play the best that I can. It was really big for us as a family.”

Last Thursday, junior guard Melvin added to her total, tallying 26 points as Stuart defeated Moorestown Friends 73-40 to post its 10th straight win and improve to 14-6.

“I was in my rhythm and in the zone,” said the 5’9 Melvin, who also had seven rebounds and seven assists along with five steals in the win.

“As a team and individually, we have been trying to step it up before MCTs and Prep Bs.” Heading into her junior season, Melvin has honed both her on-court and leadership skills.

“I worked on conditioning, ball handling and then my shot,” said Melvin. “More than just scoring, it is important that I step into a leadership role, talking to my teammates and communicating with them.”

Stuart head coach Justin Leith credits Melvin with impacting the program through her personality and drive.

“First and foremost, she is a great kid and that is my favorite thing about Nia,” said Leith.

“The word to describe Nia is kind; she is a great person. You almost get the opposite of that on the basketball court. She is relentless on both sides of the floor. Even though she has had a stellar career thus far, she is INDIVIDUAL BRILLIANCE: Hun School girls’ swimmer Abbie Danko heads to victory in the 200-meter continuing to improve.” individual medley at the Mercer County Championships last Saturday. Senior Danko, who also took That improvement has been fourth in the 100 backstroke, helped Hun place sixth in the team standings at the competition. reflected in Melvin’s increased ing so many people make the A and B finals was awesome,” said Nuse.

“A bunch of the boys made it this year; last year none of them made individual finals.”

With Hun competing in the state Prep meet on February 5 at Lawrenceville, Nuse believes her squad can build on its county experience.

“It is a good experience, especially for a lot of the young kids,” said Nuse.

“Sophia [Burton] and Charlotte [Petty] now have this under their belt before they go to states. For Nick [Danko] and Luke [Cura] to get in and have this experience as well is wonderful.”

No matter what happens at the Prep meet, the Hun program is headed in the right direction. “It has been great,” said Nuse. “They are continuing to grow and improve.”

Ref lect ing on her four years with the team, Danko believes the foundation is in place for future success.

“The kids, Ms. Nuse, and the other coaches have made it so fun for me,” said Danko, who is headed to Bates College, where she will be competing for its women’s swimming program.

“We have come a long way.

In my freshman year, we had a few good swimmers come in and we really worked hard to build the team up and make a name for it. People know us here this year. It is exciting to see how far we have come. We have a lot of good swimmers who came in this year so I am sure we will be making progress next year.”

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“Her shooting is more consistent; she has always been a very good shooter, but she is pushing to be that great shooter, especially recently,” added Leith.

“She picked up right where she left off. She was 17 points away from 1,000 in Tuesday and she was aware. I thought it was going to happen Thursday but in typical Nia fashion; it was like oh 17 with a blank face, I am going to get it.”

In the win over Moorestown Friends, broke game open with 25-10 second quarter as it picked up its 10th straight victory and improved to 14-6.

“Looking at their film, their pressure was going to be something that we had to be aware of,” said Leith.

“They were long and in the other games that we saw, they pressed a lot. We were ready for that but we also knew that we could do the same thing to them. That was the game plan and it really stepped up and ramped up in the second quarter.”

The Tartans have stepped up their game since going 1-4 at the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Ariz. in December.

“We want to be an elite level program; we still are not there yet but we went to Arizona and we played the best,” said

Leith.

“We played the No. 2 team in the country, we played a couple of top teams from Canada.”

With Stuart hosting Bound Brook on February 10 before starting play in the state Prep B tournament where it is seeded first and will host a semifinal game on February 16, Leith knows his players need to be at their best to achieve the team’s postseason goals.

“We continue to get better.

We won out in January; that was one of our goals but we don’t need to get full of ourselves by any means,” said Leith, whose program has won two straight Prep B crowns.

“It really doesn’t mean much unless we use that momentum going into the counties and states. We want to win both, that is the goal and we have to put the work in so we can put ourselves in positions to do that. We can’t think that we can cruise to that because that is not going to happen.”

Melvin, for her part, believes that the Tartans are ready to put in that hard work. “Since Phoenix, I would say that we changed our mentality,” said Melvin.

“We realized how seriously we have to take every practice, every game and putting everything into our hustle and effort. It was a reality check.”

—Bill Alden

GRAND MOMENT: Stuart Country Day School basketball player Nia Melvin (holding ball) celebrates with her teammates and family after she hit the 1,000-point milestone in a 79-21 win over Immaculate Conception on January 28. Last Thursday, junior guard Melvin added to her total, tallying 26 points as Stuart defeated Moorestown Friends 73-40 to post its 10th straight win and improve to 14-6. Stuart hosts Bound Brook on February 10 before starting play in the state Prep B tournament where it is seeded first and will host a semifinal game on February 16.

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K101 Korean Level I (Kyung Ja Cho) This course stresses all four skills-speaking, listening, reading and writing of Korean. Beginner Level. Friday 5:00–6:30 PM K102 Korean Level II (Kyung Ja Cho) This course stresses all four skills-speaking, listening, reading, and writing of Korean. Intermediate Level. Friday 6:45-8:15 PM A102 Drawing and Watercolor (Hellen Cha) Creating Expressive Works of Art with Pen and Brush Discover the art of drawing and watercolor paintings *material fee not included. Saturday 12:30-2:00 PM

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M201 Samulnori (Ji Yeon Park) Learning traditional Korean percussive music that literally means “the playing of four objects.”

The Janggu (hourglass/slim waist drum), Buk (barrel drum), Jing (large gong), and Kkwaenggwari (small gong). Saturday 3:00-4:30 PM

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to earn the win. Lawrenceville plays at St. Benedict’s on February 5 before taking part in the Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) tournament from February 7-9 at the Hill B o y s ’ B a s k e t b a l l : School (Pa.) Sparked by Dan Vessey, Hun defeated the Perkiomen School ( Pa.) 63 -51 last Saturday. Sophomore guard Vessey tallied 19 points as the Raiders improved to 9-12. In upcoming Boys’ Swimming: David action, Hun will be compet- Curtiss led the way as Pening in the Mid-Atlantic Prep nington placed first in the League (MAPL) tournament Mercer County Championfrom February 7-9 at the Hill ships last Saturday, earning School (Pa.). the program’s first-ever title Girls’ Basketball: Enya at the event. Curtiss won Maguire had a huge game as both the 50 and 100 freeHun defeated Steinert 71-21 style races as Pennington last Monday. Post-graduate edged host W W/ P-Nor th guard Maguire poured in 233-230 in the team stand30 points for the Raiders, ings. Curtiss was named the who improved to 14-5. Hun Swimmer of the Meet, sethosts Pennington on Febru- ting meet records in his wins ary 5 and then competes with a time of 22.38 in the in the Mid-Atlantic Prep 50 free and 51:04 in the 100 League (MAPL) tournament free. In upcoming action, from February 7-9 at the Hill Pennington will be competSchool (Pa.). ing in the state Prep chamBoys’ Hockey: Felix Tur- pionship meet on February 5 cotte had three goals in a at the Lawrenceville School. losing cause as Hun fell 8-3 Girls’ Swimming: Ellie to Gloucester Catholic last Schinsky came up big to to Monday. The Raiders, now help Pennington place sec6-10-2, play Pingry at the ond at the Mercer County Bridgewater Sports Arena Championships last Saturon February 6, face Holy day at WW/P-North. SchniGhost (Pa.) on February 7 sky placed first in the 100 at the Grundy Ice Arena and freestyle as the Red Raidthen start action in the Mer- ers scored 221 points at cer County Tournament on the meet, trailing only host February 11 as they look to WW/P-North, who piled up win a seventh straight crown 235. Pennington will be at that competition. competing in the state Prep championship meet on February 5 at the Lawrenceville School.

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Boys’ Basketball: Pulling out a nail-biter, Lawrencev ille defe ate d L ife Center Academy 62-60 last Friday. The Big Red trailed 44-41 entering the fourth quarter but outscored their foes 21-16 down the stretch

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scored 14 points for the Tigers, who improved to 4-11.

PHS hosts Lawrence High on February 7, Westfield on February 8, Spotswood Memorial on February 10 and Hamilton West on February 11.

Girls’ Hockey: Victoria Zammit and Morgan Swanke scored goals but it wasn’t enough as PHS fell 3-2 to Westfield last Thursday. The Tigers, now 3-11, play at Rye Country Day (N.Y.) on February 5.

PDS Girls’ Basketball: Caroline Topping scored eight points in a losing cause as PDS fell 46-27 at Princeton High last Saturday. The Panthers, now 3-14, play at Nottingham on February 5 and host Robbinsville on February 6 before starting action in the state Prep B tournament where it is seeded seventh and plays at second-seeded Academy of St. Elizabeth in an opening round contest on February 9.

B o y s’ H o c k e y : Wit h Drew McConaughy, Oliver Hall and Michael Sullo all scoring goals, PDS edged Seton Hall Prep 3-2 last Friday. The Panthers, who improved to 7-9-1 with the win, play at LaSalle College High (Pa.) on February 5 before hosting Chatham High on Februar y 6 and Holy Ghost Prep (Pa.) on February 10.

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Girls’ Basketball: Nora Devine led the way as PHS defe ate d P r i nceton Day Princeton Little League School 46-27 last Saturday. Holding 2020 Registration Sophomore forward Devine Registration for the Princeton Little League’s (PLL) spring 2020 baseball and tee ball season is now open at www.princetonlittleleague.com.

THREE-PEAT: Members of the Stuart Country Day School track team are all smiles after they placed first in the state Prep B indoor championships last Saturday at the Lawrenceville School.

Stuart scored 120 points in winning its third straight Prep B indoor title with Villa Walsh coming in second at 86. Senior Heather Kwafo placed first in the 55-meter dash and 200 dash to help lead the Tartans to the crown while classmate Alex Ottomanelli won both the 55 hurdles and the 800. In upcoming action, Stuart has a meet at Peddie on February 8 and will then compete in the Princeton Invitational at Jadwin Gym on February 10.

Boys and girls between the age of 4-13 are eligible to play baseball. Children born before September 1, 2006 or after August 31, 2015 are not eligible to play.

(For determining divisional eligibility, the league age is determined by one’s age on August 31, 2020.).

In order to be eligible, players must either live within the PLL Boundary Area, which includes parts of Rocky Hill, Skillman, and Hopewell, or attend a school in the PLL Boundary Area.

The season will run from from the week of March 30 through June 6. The PLL’s focus will continue to be on player development and on providing the opportunity for the kids to play games in a balanced, competitive league format.

Regular game schedules will be as follows: Tee Ball (ages 4-6): Saturdays only for combined

practices and games with variable start times approximately between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Instructional Division (ages 6-8): Combined practices and games on Monday nights from 6 – 7:30 p.m.and Saturdays from approximately 9:30 – 11 a.m.

Rookies Division ( ages 7-9): Thursday nights 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.

M i nor s D iv is ion ( age s 9-11): Tuesday nights from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. plus one practice a week.

Intermediate (ages 11-13): Wednesday nights from 6 – 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 – 6:15 p.m plus one practice a week.

All players registering for the Rookies, Minors, and Intermediate Divisions (ages 7 and up) must attend mandatory player evaluations on February 22 at the Hun School.

The fee for Tee Ball is $125 while the fee for all other divisions is $205.

There is a $20 sibling discounts. Each player will receive a cap and jersey.

Scholarships are available.

For more information, log onto www.princetonlittleleague.com. Please contact info@princetonlittleleague. com with any questions and scholarship inquiries.

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TIM TERRIFIC: Princeton High boys’ basketball player Tim Evidente dribbles up the court in recent action. Last Friday, junior guard Evidente contributed seven points as PHS defeated Robbinsville 71-61. The Tigers, who fell 58-48 to Union City on Saturday to move to 8-9, play at North Hunterdon on February 5, at Lawrence High on February 7, and at Hamilton West on February 11.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

In action last Saturday in the 4th/5th grade boys’ division of the Dillon Youth Basketball League, Lependorf & Silverstein defeated Cross Culture 28 -20 behind 15 points from Leon Westrick. Henry Jamieson Dove led the way for Cross Cult ure w it h 12 points.

Princeton Restorative Dental topped Corner House 3718 as Phineas Choe netted nine points to lead the way for the victors. Kento Nakata paced Corner House with nine points. McCaffrey’s was a 39-8 winner over The JM Group as Raymond McLaughlin scored 14 points in the win. The JM Group was led by Barack Scott with five points.

In the 6th/7th grade boys’ division, University Orthopaedics edged Princeton Pet toranello Fou ndat ion

37-34. Jonathan Feldman poured in 23 points for the winners while Asher DeLue scored 11 points in the loss. Dick’s Sporting Goods defeated Mason, Griffin & Pierson 34-13 behind 19 points from Travis Petrone.

Brodie Kushner scored four point s for MG P. A rch ie Smith scored 17 points to help Princeton Dental Group top Jefferson Bath & Kitche 32-27. Jefferson was led by Matt Ghaim with 11 points.

In 8th-10th grade boys’ action, Seton Hall posted a 45-36 win over Syracuse behind 19 points from Jeremy Sallade. Syracuse got 11 points from Isiah Potocny.

St. John’s beat North Carolina 48-17 as Tarak Jayachandaran led the way with 20 points. North Carolina got nine points from Derek Choe. Rutgers defeated The Majeski Foundation 51-21 as Matthew Land scored 13 for the victors. Owen Deming tallied 11 points in the loss.

I n t h e g irls’ d iv is ion, Homestead edged PBA # 130 23-16. Grace Li paced Homestead with nine points while Elena Barretto scored nine points in the loss.

Princeton Eye Care defeated The Bank of Princeton 26-6 with Anna Winters scoring 16 points. Olivia Ahn scored four points for The Bank of Princeton.

Cupid’s Chase 5K Set for February 8

Communit y Options is holding its annual Cupid’s Chase 5K in seven different locations throughout New Jersey on February 8, with one of the races taking place in Princeton.

The event helps to raise money to help support individuals with disabilities in their local communities.

Each runner will receive a shirt that says “Available” or “Unavailable” in spirit of the Valentine’s Day theme.

The Princeton event will start at the Princeton Shopping Center. Log onto www. cupidschase.org for more information on the races and to register.

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Leo D. Arons Leo D. Arons, the proud owner of the Gilded Lion, an antiques and fine art gallery in Princeton, passed away October 31, 2019.

Born September 28, 1931, he was the son of Alexander Arons and Rosalind Arons (Goldberg), brother of Simone Iris Oliver (Arons), g randson of Simon and Henrietta Arons, cousin of Millicent Fidler, and nephew of Peter Z. Fidler and Marian Fidler (Arons). Leo Dore grew up at 79 East 18th Street in Brooklyn, NY, in a vibrant and loving Jewish community. Through the generosity of his uncle, he earned two engineering degrees at Cornell University.

Staunchly individualistic and determined to embrace life only on his own terms, he took refuge at the Cornell libraries and the Johnson Museum, where he developed a passion for illuminated manuscripts and rare books of Persia, India, and Europe. His keen interest ultimately led to his avocation as a respected art historian, appraiser, and entrepreneur.

His imagination, brilliant intellect, photographic memory, and lifelong commitment to scholarship helped him identify, secure, and sell many historical and culturally significant artifacts. His expertise extended from furniture, paintings, silver, and jewelry to orientalia, medieval art, and textiles.

As a resident of Princeton he was actively engaged in civic affairs, including the Borough Merchants for Princeton, and is fondly remembered by the Princeton Macintosh Users Group.

He led the Princeton Folk Dance Group and the Princeton Ethnic Dancers, a folk dance troupe that performed in authentic ethnic costumes across New Jersey and on the main stage of the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

A loyal group of friends will remember Leo for his endearing characteristics: playfulness, humor, love of Hungarian food, Balkan music, and the Oxford English Dictionary. Many friends experienced poignant moments with Leo while they pored over old French letters, Paul Revere silver, Hudson River paintings, or Chinese silk.

He had a generosity of spirit and an unflinching commitment to supporting his inner circle of friends through thick and thin.

Leo died mourning the loss of his most beloved friend and colleague, artist Lesley J. Mitchell, formerly of Princeton. With her husband Kelly Ray, Lesley ran a popular Argentine Tango dance

variety of leadership roles at The Windrows in Princeton and served on the Plainsboro Librar y Commit tee when the new library was being built.

The family appreciates the compassionate care she received during her last years at Brandywine Assisted Living in Haddonfield, NJ. Burial arrangements are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1415 NJ -70 #311, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

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family and watching them thrive, a feeling shared by her devoted children, Julia (Joe Beltromba), Paul (Carol Chock), and David; as well as by her seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her passing leaves a void in our lives, but fond memories of her sustain us.

Donations in Ruth’s memory to the Mary Jacobs Library Foundation or Stein Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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After retiring from work in 1999, he devoted countless hours to digitizing his entire collection of photographs and family documents, which nu mbered nearly 90,000.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 32 years, Susan, as well as son John Goodman, daughter-in-law Dorota Bulik, and grandson Nicolas Goodman, of Melrose, MA; and son Christopher Goodman, daughter-in-law Kim Goodman, and grandchildren Maya and Theo Goodman, of Round Rock TX. A previous marriage to the late Joan Goodman ended in divorce in 1978.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Betty Helburn Rimalover Betty Helburn Rimalover of P r i n c e ton a n d L on g Beach Island, NJ, died on January 24, 2020, age 96.

Born in Montgomery, Alabama, to Samuel and Ethel ( S olomon ) Helbur n, she was the beloved wife of 57 years to Jack (predeceased).

Devoted mother to Joan R. Gardiner (Thomas) of Bainbridge Island, WA, Anne R. Jorgensen (Craig) of Haddon Heights, NJ, and Elizabeth (Beth) R. Raschbaum (Art) of Haddonfield, NJ. Dear sister to the late Anne H. (John) Straus of NYC. Betty was a proud, loving Granny to Kevin (Natalie) Gardiner, Katie ( Wesley) Jorgensen Gray, Steven ( Ruby Snyder) Gardiner, Andrew (Mark Stuart Smith) Jorgensen, Laura Gardiner, Caroline Raschbaum, and Sarah Raschbaum. And she was fortunate to know her seven great-grandchildren: Alice, Glenda, and Jack Gray, Richard and Owen Gardiner, and Apollo and Leo Gardiner.

Bett y attended Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL, The University of North Carolina in Greensboro, NC, and Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. As a child she liked horseback, overnight camp, and beach vacations to Wrightsville Beach, N C. Betty enjoyed Girl Scouts, both as a child, and later as a troop leader.

Very creative, she was talented at many handicrafts.

She treasured time at the beach in Long Beach Island, NJ, with family and friends.

She was an avid reader, enjoyed book clubs, and was a great bridge player. In her later years Betty started writing poetry and also wrote her autobiography, now treasured by her family.

She worked as a substitute teacher in the Princeton Public Schools and for 22 years she was also a reading coach for illiterate adults in the Mercer County area.

History buffs, Betty and J a c k c o l l e c te d a n t i q u e American glass bottles and flasks, antique inkwells, and match safes. She was recognized by the state of NJ as The Volunteer of the Year.

Author of Antique American Wall Match Safes, Betty was also involved with the Princeton Historical Society and The Rockingham Association. She also assumed a

with an M.S. from Columbia University. He spent much of his career at RCA Laboratories in Somerville, NJ, and Princeton, NJ, where he served as Director of Information Systems Planning & Computer Services and won several company Achievement Awards. He concluded his work years at American Cyanamid, now Pfizer.

Jim was a man of many hobbies and interests. A talented woodworker, he was a master of photography who built his own darkroom. He was also a land steward and trail builder, an avid camper, hiker, sailor (who once built his own sailboat), and bicyclist. Jim also found time to bake bread, study Russian, compile genealogy information for his family, and learn to bind books. Travel was another of his favorite activities.

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studio in Philadelphia and organized many successful art exhibitions, much to Leo’s delight. Both Leo and Lesley lived light-years ahead of their time, actively supporting marginalized people with courageous words and deeds.

Friends and associates wishing to write condolences may visit the website of the B. L. Bush and Sons Funeral Home, 10 W. Genesee Street, Camillus, NY, at www.BLBUSH. com. A memorial service will be held in Princeton later in 2020. Please register for notification on the funeral home website, where you will also find links to charities chosen to honor Mr. Arons. For his commitment to higher education: Questbridge; for his love of music and dance: Hochstein School of Music and Dance; for his love of art and history: The American Historical Association.

Leo D. Arons, patron of the arts, friend, boyfriend, scholar, brother, son, nephew, cousin, rest in peace.

James A. Goodman Ruth Peterson Mazzarella Ruth Peterson Mazzarella, age 100, died peacefully in her home on December 22, 2019. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and colleagues of the libraries, hospital, and church organizations where she volunteered.

Ruth was a New Englander, born in Massachusetts and raised in Maine. She exemplified the New England spirit of the original settlers — stoic, resilient, and self-reliant. Raised in a family of devout Baptists; her father was a minister who led churches in Maine, Ohio, and Massachusetts.

In 1940, she met the love of her life while working a summer job in Orchard Beach, Maine. Daniel, an Italian kid from Brooklyn, was not exactly a proper New Englander but they fell for each other just before WWII. Corresponding faithfully while he served in the Navy and she taught elementary school; they reunited after the war to build a family while living in Bellport, NY, Towson, MD, and Princeton, NJ, until Dan’s passing in 1996.

What does it take to live to be 100? There are many theories. Some say it’s vigorous exercise. Others say it’s a healthy diet full of green vegetables. For Ruth, the true secret of longevity was avid reading. She read over 200 books a year, including both fiction and nonfiction. She looked forward to reading articles in The Economist and The Atlantic until the end. She was a knower of things and could easily expound on topics as varied as the 17th century English monarchy to the current trade war with China.

She also gave her time freely to people who could benefit from her energ y and knowledge. Her professional occupation, teacher, gave her the opportunity to shape the lives of hundreds of young people. She was also a devoted volunteer at Princeton Hospital, the Unitarian Church of Princeton, and several local libraries.

Ruth’s greatest joy was spending t ime w it h her

James Allen Goodman, 83, passed away on January 28, 2020 at his home at Meadow Lakes in East Windsor, NJ. Jim was born in Southampton, NY, on June 4, 1936 and raised in Westhampton. A graduate of Westhampton Beach High School, he received a Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned an S.B. in Electrical Engineering, and followed up

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James J. Ward, Jr. James J. Ward, Jr., a former Princeton resident and managing partner at Simpson, Thacher and Bartlett, and a former associate dean of the Columbia Law School, died peacefully in his sleep in Sarasota, FL, early on January 30.

He is survived by six sons and eleven grandchildren, in addition to scores of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, and grand-nephews, as well as his sister, Dr. Ann Ward Buetow of Williamsburg, VA. He was 93.

Born in Elizabeth, NJ, in September 1926, he and his twin brother John (also deceased) were the eldest of five children.

His father, James J. Ward, Sr. was a police detective and bank board member in Elizabeth.

His mother, the former Mary Devine, was the daughter of the Bayonne, NJ, fire chief, Michael Patrick Devine.

Along with their younger brother Robert (Bob) Ward, the three Ward brothers became cornerstones of the Jefferson High School varsity football team and each would matriculate to college as athletes (Bob would become a two-time All America and College Football Hall of Fame inductee). James Ward planned to attend Columbia College in NY, then a formidable collegiate football program, but, at 18, in September, 1944, the last year of the Second World War, he and his twin brother volunteered for the Navy, fudging their birthdate by a few days, according to Naval records.

Mr. Ward was assigned to serve as an aircraft radio man in the waning months of the war. After the war, he entered Columbia College and played varsity football for four years for Columbia’s legendary coach, Lou Little, including as a member of the 1947 squad that beat Army, breaking the academy’s 32-game winning streak that dated back to 1943.

In his 1949 senior season, Mr. Ward served as captain.

Mr. Ward entered the Columbia Law School after graduating from the College, serving as both a Freshman Football coach for Little and as an assistant dean of admissions for the College, while at Law School. Just prior to his graduation from law school, Mr. Ward was appointed a fellow of the Bar of the City of New York, an annual appointment the Association granted to “an outstanding law school graduate,” according to the Association at the time.

After his fellowship and a clerkship in the New York Court of Appeals, Mr. Ward began a nearly 30-year relationship with the New York law firm Simpson, Thacher and Bartlett. As a litigation associate, he began a close association with Whitney North Seymour, a firm partner and former president of The American Bar Association and the New York Bar Association.

During this period, Mr. Ward, who had been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1946 to attend Columbia, volunteered for the Navy Reserves, where he served until 1966, again achieving an honorable discharge as a Lieutenant, Junior Grade.

In 1956, at a wedding reception, Mr. Ward met Anne Sweeney, a model at the time, and, in 1958, they were married. They had their first of six sons in 1959, the last of whom was born in 1967. Mrs. Ward died in September, 2017.

After seven years at Simpson, Thacher, in 1962, Mr. Ward became an associate dean at his alma mater, the Columbia Law School. He returned to Simpson, Thacher in 1964 as managing partner, ostensibly serving as the firm’s

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chief operating officer. During his tenure, he managed the firm’s rapid growth, oversaw the firm’s move to a multifloor presence at 1 Battery Park Plaza from its longtime headquarters at 100 Broadway, and led the opening of the firm’s first international office in London.

Besides his professional responsibilities, Mr. Ward was an avid volunteer to youth sports, founding a youth football league in Princeton, NJ, and, later, a youth lacrosse league in Montclair, NJ, both the first such leagues in either town.

Mr. Ward retired from Simpson, Thacher in 1982 and moved to Fort Myers, FL. During his retirement, Mr. Ward again volunteered as a coach, first as an assistant coach as Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers and later as assistant coach at Cape Coral (FL) High School. He also briefly taught at Cape Coral.

He retired from coaching in the 1990s, although he was known to his grandchildren as “Coach” until his passing.

Mr. Ward was deeply passionate about the arts, particularly the opera, a love he acquired in the standing room only section of New York’s Old Met while in college and law school. Even while living in Florida, he would make annual pilgrimages to the Metropolitan Opera in New York, often attending numerous performances over several days. In his retirement, he and his wife, Anne, spent much of their time traveling to see grandchildren, sampling local restaurants, and enjoying a Florida lifestyle that constituted their last 35 years, the bulk of their marriage and life together.

Mr. Ward is survived by his sons, Captain (USN, Ret.) Brendan F. Ward of Chula Vista, CA, Liam T. Ward of Longboat Key, FL, James J. Ward III of Woodbridge, VA, Patrick N. Ward of Denver, CO, Owen T. Ward of Mannassas, VA, and Conan M. Ward of Princeton, NJ, as well as his grandchildren, extended family, and his sister.

Services have not yet been announced.

Ronald “Ron” James Campbell August 23, 1939 – February 2, 2020 Ron was born on August 23, 1939 in Washington, DC. He grew up in Waterford, VA, on a dairy farm. The youngest of four children, he is survived by his wife, Vicky Campbell; children, Mavis, Colin, and Derek (Katie); and six grandchildren, Campbell (23), Rees (21), Lena (18), Derek (16), Finn (2), and Jack (1). He is also survived by his two brothers, T. Colin and Jack Campbell, and sister Betty Jane Fletcher.

Ron was the first graduate of Louden County Day School, in Louden County, VA, after which he qualified for a full scholarship at Philips Academy Andover and Harvard. He then continued his education and received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University, in Physical Chemistry. Following this first round of education, he worked as a R&D scientist in lighting for 25 years for G.E, ITT, and at Philips in Eindhoven, the Netherlands and then back in the U.S. in NJ. As Ron loved saying, he had two wonderful 25-year careers. His second career began after he graduated from Rutgers Law School, with his J.D. at the age of 52. After receiving his law degree, he

worked as a patent attorney first for Kenyon and Kenyon, in NYC, and later closer to home for Universal Display Corporation. He found both of these careers very intellectually satisfying, each in their own way. He completed his working career with a yearlong post in Dublin, Ireland, a very happy year for Ron, where he loved traveling to Derry, exploring where his father was born, and finding extended family members.

His interests were many and varied. He loved reading, exploring various religious spiritual traditions, loved new ideas, loved his family and especially his grandchildren, loved walking and listening to books and music. He really enjoyed spending winters in FL, and he loved the spring and the blooming crab apple tree outside his library. He also absolutely loved listening to his wife Vicky sing, which is how he fell in love with her 55 years ago, listening to her sing, playing on her guitar.

His sweet gentle soul will be greatly missed.

Celebration of life service will be held on March 7, 2020 at 2 p.m. at UUCP 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to improve the Memorial Garden at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, contact information below, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

UUCP Memorial Planting Fund, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.

For condolences go to the website at: blackwellmh.com.

Helen B. G. Wise Helen B. G. Wise, 74, of Princeton died Saturday, February 1, 2020 at home, surrounded by her children.

Born in Lynchburg, VA, to Col. Samuel Stone Gregory, Jr., a self-proclaimed “poor, dumb dirt farmer,” and Helen Barksdale Martin Gregory, Helen was called “Monkey” by her father, “Lovely Eldest” by her mother, and “The General” by her younger siblings.

A f ter g raduat ing f rom Chatham Hall, Helen majored in theater at St Andrew’s Presby terian College in North Carolina. She moved to Claremont, CA, to pursue a Master of Arts in English, where, in search of a man who could help her buy a used car, she met and fell in love with Don Wise, an economics student from Los Angeles. Don had been admiring the slender brunette across the quad who he thought resembled Audrey Hepburn, and was more than happy to help her. A used car, a bounced check, a dead rattlesnake, and one rejected proposal later, they were married on August 24, 1968.

Helen and Don moved to the Princeton area in 1976,

where Helen devoted herself to raising their six children, three of whom were adopted from Korea. Always seeking to enrich the lives of her children and family, and build strong communities around them, she engaged in many volunteer roles. Over the years, she acted as board president at Mary Dietrich Presbyterian Nursery School, served as an Elder at Nassau Presbyterian Church, led Marriage Encounter weekends, organized church Extended Family events, volunteered as Art Director at Holt Heritage Camp, coordinated events for Nassau Swim Club, and led fundraising efforts for the West Windsor-Plainsboro High School orchestra.

For over 20 years, she took enormous pride and joy in leading Nassau Presbyterian Church’s 3rd and 4th grade Sunday School team, motivating hundreds of children to memorize the 23rd Psalm.

In the 1990s, Helen became a professional stor y tel l e r. S h e s p e nt t h e next couple decades visiting Princeton and Trenton schools, delighting both children and teachers telling folktales and helping students bring their own stories alive. Helen combined her gifts as a storyteller and Christian educator to help develop the PC(USA)’s Storyteller Series curriculum.

Helen is preceded in death by her son A ndrew L ee Wise, her husband Donald E. Wise, and her second husband John Schmidt. She is survived by five children and their spouses: Katharine Wise ( Bill Pinches ), Ryan Wise (Leslie Brunner), Jenny Borut (Jeff Borut), Mary Helen Wise, and Matthew Wise; eleven grandchildren: Andrew Pinches, C oli n P i nche s, T i mot hy Pinches, Samuel Pinches, Taylor Borut, Stella Borut, Caleb Wise, Benjamin Pinches, Catalina Wise, Isabelle Wise, and Alexandra Wise; and four siblings: Mary Riddle, Sallie Gregory, Stone Gregory III, and John Gregory.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12 at Nassau Presby terian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, following a private burial at Princeton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Andrew Lee Wise Memorial Fund for Youth Music and Mission at Nassau Presbyterian Church.

Mary Estelle Pettit Funk Mary Funk, a resident of Keene, New Hampshire, died on January 27, 2020, surrounded by members of her family, at the age of 96, having lived a rich and varied life.

Born into the family of Karl and Estelle Pettit in Brooklyn, New York on April 23, 1923, she had three brothers and three sisters.

Later, her family relocated to Princeton, New Jersey.

In 1942, while a student at Vassar, she married Peter Funk and left Vassar to follow him to the West Coast prior to his deployment to the Pacific as a Marine Officer. During World War II, an act of Mary’s spontaneous kindness to an older woman led to her being invited to reside at the La Jolla Beach Club in California for the duration of the conflict.

Mar y had always loved art and was a gifted artist, painting in oils and watercolors as well as drawing amusing cartoons. During her stay in La Jolla, Mary pursued her art, building on training she had received at the Pratt Institute in NYC. She maintained her interest in art throughout her life.

Mary’s and Peter’s marriage proved to be exceptionally loving and long-lasting. They were married for 74 years until Peter passed away in 2016. They had seven children, four boys and three girls. They raised their children in New Jersey and Connecticut, much of the time on Amity Farm in Lambertville, NJ. Mary thrived on the farm with her family. Among many other things, she started and ran a day camp for children.

Later the family moved to Princeton, NJ. In 2008, they relocated to Keene near their son, Dr. Mark Funk, and his wife Alice, who have a farm in Roxbury.

Mary carried out the challenge of raising seven children with great enthusiasm, sensibility, humor, and extraordinary love. Her advent ures dur ing t hose years could fill a book — and in fact, directly and indirectly, they appeared in several books authored by her husband. These included My Six Loves, Love and Consequences, and High Spirits, which were inspired by Mary and their large and lively family.

Despite the demands of child raising, she found time to assist Peter with his writing. Following in the footsteps of his father, Wilfred Funk, a writer and publisher, he wrote a monthly column for the Reader’s Digest called “It Pays to Enrich Your Word Power,” and she provided invaluable editing and organization for the column. Throughout her life she acted as a lynchpin for her very large, extended family including her brothers and sisters, their spouses and children together with many other family members.

Her kindness, enthusiasm, and organizational ability helped to keep them in touch over the years.

During Mary’s last years, her daughter Celine and, sons, Mark and John, provided devoted care. Her other children Peter, Paul, Mary, and Eleanor, living more distantly, also provided support and love as well. Our family is deeply appreciative of the love and dedication provided by the wonderful caregivers who assisted in Mary’s care during her final years.

Mary is survived by her children, Peter, John, Celine, Mark, Mar y, Pau l, and Eleanor, their spouses, 15 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by them and all who knew her for her tremendous generosity of spirit, her loving and optimistic nature, and her lively sense of humor.

A memorial service will be held at Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, on May 9, 2020 at 11 a.m.

Donations in her honor may be given to the church.

The Foley Funeral Home of Keene, NH, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www. foleyfuneralhome.com.

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TO OUR NJ REALTORS ® CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD® WINNERS We are thrilled to celebrate the Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty agents who received the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award® for 2019.

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Kathryn Baxter Platinum

Maura Mills Platinum

Barbara Blackwell Michelle Blane Gold Gold

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Linda Twining Gold

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Sita A. Philion Silver

Valerie Smith Silver

Danielle Spilatore Silver

Lauren Adams Bronze

Nina S. Burns Bronze

Susan L. DiMeglio Bronze

Jennifer Dionne Bronze

Danielle Mahnken Bronze

Susan McKeon Paterson Bronze

Anne Setzer Bronze

Janet Stefandl Silver

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PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, masonry, etc. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www. elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972.

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PRINCETON-Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time for studio apartment on Princeton estate. Big windows with views over magnificent gardens, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, full bath with tub & shower. Separate entrance, parking. Possible use as an office or art studio. (609) 924-5245. tf ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more.

Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188.

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EXPERT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION:

Yoga/Meditation, Baseball Conditioning/Skills. Investment Opportunity: Partner with property owner of house/2 subdividable acres in Littlebrook section of Princeton. (609) 9215257.

02-05-4t TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep /Math / English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Have transportation. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon. net 01-29-5t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation.

Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168.

01-08-8t CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: Honest & loving with CPR certification, seeking job caring for the elderly. I come highly recommended. Call Reid (609) 635-0859.

02-05-4t

TK PAINTING: Interior, exterior. Power-washing, wallpaper removal, plaster repair, Venetian plaster, deck staining.

Renovation of kitchen cabinets.

Front door & window refinishing.

Excellent references. Free estimates.

Call (609) 947-3917.

12-18/06-10 BUYERS • APPRAISERS • AUCTIONEERS Restoration upholstery & fabric shop.

On-site silver repairs & polishing.

Lamp & fixture rewiring & installation.

Palace Interiors Empire Antiques & Auctions monthly. Call Gene (609) 209-0362.

10-02-20 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.

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CREATIVE CLEANING SERVICES: All around cleaning services to fit your everyday needs. Very reliable, experienced & educated.

Weekly, biweekly & monthly. Please call Matthew/Karen Geisenhoner at (609) 587-0231; Email creativecleaningservices@outlook. com 01-15-8t

GREEN–PLANET PAINTING: Commercial, Residential & Custom Paint, Interior & Exterior, Drywall Repairs, Light Carpentry, Deck Staining, Green Paint options, Paper Removal, Power Washing, 15 Years of Experience. FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. CALL: (609) 356-4378; perez@green-planetpainting.com 04-03-20

HOUSE & OFFICE CLEANING: By an experienced Polish lady. Call Barbara (609) 273-4226. Weekly or biweekly. Honest & reliable. References available.

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I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469.

09-04-20 BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613.

01-15-21 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613.

01-15-21 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-22-20 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more.

20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822.

08-14-20 AWARD WINNING HOME FURNISHINGS Custom made pillows, cushions.

Window treatments, table linens and bedding.

Fabrics and hardware.

Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 05-01-20 MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps.

CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-31-20 HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: 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.

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This custom crafted home is in the perfect location — a Princeton address, Lawrence Township, and easy access to all transportation. Imagine enjoying every season in this beautifully designed house — cozy fireplace for winter, inground pool for summers, and elegance for all seasons! Your guests will surely experience a sense of style as they enter the large floor-through black-and-white tiled gallery, with sitting area and views of the pool and gardens beyond. A magnificent turned staircase leads to the family spaces on the second floor, and the sequence of more formal rooms on the first level will delight you at every turn. First floor features living room with fireplace, gracious dining room, and huge eat-in kitchen complete with a center island. Large family room provides ample room for watching television, playing games, or simply hanging out with friends. Upstairs features a study, bedrooms, and the main bedroom — guaranteed to knock your socks off — provides privacy galore! The balcony looks out over the entry foyer and enhances the feeling of space and light. Built by the current owners, this special house has hosted many family gatherings and happy times — and is now ready to continue these traditions with a new generation! $999,999

WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE? A Hopewell Township landmark, Elm Ridge Farm offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history, yet live in current style. Built in 1798, with four acres of accessible land including a pond, meadows, and wooded areas, this propery features a stunning main house with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and large public spaces. The original entry door, flanked by sidelights and fanlight window, is open to the long and gracious formal entry.

Living room and dining room have original wide-width pine floors and details like moulding and built-ins. There is a wooden ceiling in the eat-in kitchen, and a secondary Dutch door provides access to the everyday spaces. Upstairs, the MBR offers dressing area and ensuite bath, and there are two large additional bedrooms and full bath. On the third floor, you will find yet another bedroom and bath. Just down the drive and over the small bridge, and discretely hidden from the main house, is the guest cottage, with white clapboard siding, a charming cupola, and a wall of paned windows — the perfect place to write your novel, or pamper your guests.

Completely renovated and off-the-charts in appeal, this cottage is irresistible. But wait — an “entertainment barn” with exposed beams, open wooden floor space, and loft is just crying out for a party. Here is your chance to go wild! Why not have it all — and be only 10 minutes from Princeton? $1,395,000

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Restored Thomas Ustick Walter Brownstone

One-of-a-Kind Bucks County Estate

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Turnkey Finished Walkout LL Cary Simons: 484.431.9019 $995,000

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3BR/3BA 2,450SF 2AC Recently Updated Pool Patricia Patterson: 714.336.2800

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3BR/2BA 1.74AC Walkout LL Studio Taxes: $4,602/yr. Hellen Cannon: 215.779.6151

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$354,900

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WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf DO YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU’D LIKE TO BUY OR SELL? Consider placing a classified ad!

Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf ZINGER WHEELCHAIR: (Brand New/No Box) $1,800. (Retail $2,500).

Sturdy, lightweight frame, easy steer throttle, powerful motor, one touch folding, comfortable seating, swing away footrest. (609) 356-4098.

02-05 PRINCETON TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT: In Griggs Farm development, Princeton Township. End unit, 3 BR, 2.5 baths, hardwood on 1st floor, fireplace, 2 parking spaces. $2,300/mo.

Available now. (609) 430-0424, (609) 240-9414 or theivakumar@hotmail. com 01-29-2t CHARMING PRINCETON APT: Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, picture windows overlooking yard. W/D, cable, wireless high-speed internet, parking. Utilities included. No smoking or pets. $2,295/mo. Short or long term. Call (609) 924-4210.

02-05

HOUSE CLEANING: Good experience and references. English speaking. Please call Iwona at (609) 947-2958.

01-15-4t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Private, quiet suite with 4 offices with approx. 950 sq. ft. on ground floor. $1,700 per month rent; utilities included. We can build to suit your business. Email recruitingwr@ gmail.com 01-15-4t HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf

CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972.

No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf PRINCETON-Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time for studio apartment on Princeton estate. Big windows with views over magnificent gardens, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, full bath with tub & shower. Separate entrance, parking. Possible use as an office or art studio. (609) 924-5245. tf ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC:

PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf

For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more.

Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188.

HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, masonry, etc. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www. elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf

01-01-7t EXPERT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION:

Yoga/Meditation, Baseball Conditioning/Skills. Investment Opportunity: Partner with property owner of house/2 subdividable acres in Littlebrook section of Princeton. (609) 9215257.

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE! While you’ve likely already winterized your home’s exterior, take note of these six things homeowners typically forget to winterproof to ensure you don’t make the same mistake in the future.

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Shut off and drain all outdoor faucets and hoses. Fountains should be drained, cleaned and stored in a shed or covered.

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Icicles -- while pretty -- can signal a larger problem like an ice dam, which can damage your gutters and cause interior leaks.

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Clean, drain and cover your air conditioning unit.

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Clean your grill of food debris, disconnect the gas source and cover.

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Wrap trees with tree blankets.

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Shovel walkways. (A good hack is to spray cooking oil on your shovel for an easier gliding tool!)

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OFFICE RENTALS: Attention: Dissertation Writers $1,600/mo. Heat, Central Air & Parking included.

We have an Office Suite that would be perfect for you and your dissertation. In Princeton, within walking distance to the campus, the Suite is approximately 653 sq. ft. & is divided into a reception area, 2 private offices & private WC. Available now.

RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS: Princeton – $125/mo. each Parking Spaces: 3 parking spaces-2 blocks from Nassau Street. Available now.

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Employment Opportunities in the Princeton Area SUBSTITUTE STAFF NEEDED: We are looking for warm, caring, energetic, reliable & responsible individuals to work cooperatively in a team teaching environment. Experience working with children is required. If you love working with children, UNOW offers you the opportunity to develop your skills in a pleasant school setting. Under the supervision of the classroom staff, substitute teachers will nurture & care for children from 3 mos. to 5 yrs. This is an “on–call” position w/variable hours ranging between 8 am–6 pm. Salary starting at $16 - $17 hr. Please no phone calls. Email resumes to sbertran@princeton.edu 01-29-3t

Legal Notice Crown Castle is proposing to install a 42-foot non-utility pole with associated telecommunications antennas at the following site: 7 Locust Lane, Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey 08540; N 40° 21’ 33.01”, W 74° 38’ 03.26”. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Monica Gambino, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Monica.Gambino@CrownCastle.com, 724-416-2516 within 30 days of the date of this publication.

02-05

TUTOR: Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude–SAT/ACT Prep /Math / English/French. Mature, motivated, responsible. 35 years’ experience, M.A. Have transportation. Excellent references available. lilyaz@verizon. net 01-29-5t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation.

Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168.

01-08-8t CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE: Honest & loving with CPR certification, seeking job caring for the elderly. I come highly recommended. Call Reid (609) 635-0859.

02-05-4t CREATIVE CLEANING SERVICES: All around cleaning services to fit your everyday needs. Very reliable, experienced & educated.

Weekly, biweekly & monthly. Please call Matthew/Karen Geisenhoner at (609) 587-0231; Email creativecleaningservices@outlook. com 01-15-8t

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