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Studio Hillier Architects Make Face Shields . . . 5 Council Re-Introduces Budget With No Tax Increase . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Renewable Energy Project Launched by Municipality . . . . . . . 10 Humans of New York Provides a "Most Effective" Remedy . . . 16 Music in a Time of Pandemic . . . . . . . . . 17 Monday Made Progress for PU Wrestling Before Season Cut Short . . . . 20 George Excited to Take the Helm of PDS Baseball . . . . . . . 22

Ruth B . Mandel, Former Head of Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers, Dies . . . . . . . . 7 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors . .14, 15 Classified Ads . . . . . . 25 Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 24 Performing Arts . . . . . 18 Real Estate . . . . . . . . 25 School Matters . . . . . . . 8 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Topics of the Town . . . . 5 Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Nassau Inn, Other Hotels Provide Free Rooms For First Responders With doctors, nurses, and other first responders working around the clock to fight the coronavirus, many hotel chains and independent hostelries are offering free accommodations to health care workers needing a place to stay that is close to medical facilities, and allows them to isolate from their families. Among them is the Nassau Inn. First responders began checking in to the hotel on Palmer Square over a week ago, and rooms are currently booked through the next month. “We won’t have a good idea of how many medical personnel take advantage of the offer this early on,” said the hotel’s General Manager Lori Rabon in an email. “However we do hope to accommodate as many people from the (Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center) hospital as need it.” This isn’t the first time the Nassau Inn has provided free rooms for responders. “Historically the hotel team has found ways to give back to the community during crises, such as during Hurricane Sandy and other storms,” said Rabon. “We wanted to be able to help in any way possible during such an unprecedented time.” A handful of other guests are currently staying at the hotel. The staff has been sanitizing the building on a regular basis since learning of the potential threat of COVID-19. “We’ve instituted additional cleaning and disinfecting protocols for our guest rooms and public spaces,” Rabon said. “Even on the days that the hotel has no guests in house, we adhere to our stringent disinfecting protocols.” Shields to create a barrier between the front desk and guests checking in and out have been built, and staff now wear facial coverings. “All have been thoroughly trained on proper hygiene and social distancing,” Rabon said. “The health and well-being of the hotel guests and staff is our top priority.” The Marriott hotel chain has committed to provide $10 million worth of stays for health care professionals working to fight the virus. The initiative, called Rooms for Responders, provides free rooms in some of the areas most impacted including New York City, New Orleans, Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., and Newark. Calls to the Princeton Marriott at Forrestal to determine whether

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Asymptomatic COVID-19 Spread Causes Concern The Princeton Health Department (PHD) reported Tuesday, April 14, a total of 64 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Princeton, with 36 active positive cases, 25 cases recovered, and three deaths. The third death in Princeton from COVID-19, a male in his 90s, which was the second death of a Princeton Care Center (PCC) resident, was reported on Monday, April 13. Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser pointed out the vulnerability of communities of older adults susceptible to

developing severe complications from COVID-19, and he emphasized rising concerns about asymptomatic spread of the virus. “What is more alarming is how many of these locations incorporated strict infectious disease control and prevention strategies into their daily activities as early as February, prior to confirmed community spread,” he wrote in an email Tuesday. “Many of these strategies incorporated the quarantine or isolation of patients, residents, and or staff when symptomatic.”

He continued, “We are now aware that asymptomatic spread is often more of a concern to the greater community. Fortunately the greater community (and these older adult living facilities) have absorbed universal masking when in public or around others.” Grosser went on to note “promising signs” that there does seem to be a flattening of the curve throughout the state, but stated, “One of the key priorities should be heightened support to long-term care Continued on Page 10

Princeton-Based Initiative Provides Digital Access to Isolated COVID-19 Patients

COVERING UP: “The Newspaper Reader” does his part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus by wearing a face mask . The bronze sculpture by the late J . Seward Johnson Jr . is set near the Princeton Battle Monument .

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Brothers Manraj Singh and Sunny Singh Sandhu never overlapped during their years at Princeton University. But the two Woodrow Wilson School students — Singh a 2016 graduate, Sandhu from the current senior class — have recently joined forces in a project that tackles social isolation for COVID-19 patients and provides remote access for health care workers on the front line. Connect for COVID-19, the first venture of their Digital Health Connectivity Project, is a fast-growing initiative that collects used smartphones, tablets, and laptops for hospitalized patients who lack them, so that they can be connected to their families while in isolation. The focus is on vulnerable populations, including senior citizens and the economically disadvantaged. “We’ve heard these tragic stories about patients who are in their final days, but can’t connect with their families because they don’t have a smart device,” said Singh. “It’s heartbreaking.” Describing their idea to friends, fellow students, alumni, and colleagues, the brothers immediately developed a national network of support. “Within a week and a half we have gone from a grassroots, Princeton-focused effort to a national campaign in about 10 different states,” said Sandhu. Singh added, “It’s become a team of medical students, human rights advocates, and design technologists, all of whom came together through the broader Princeton network. People in medical school are really driving this campaign. It’s not just us. We recognize the hard work everyone is doing.” Singh said Princeton University’s motto — “In the Nation’s Service and the Continued on Page 8

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A Community Bulletin Meeting Date Change: The Princeton Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners meeting scheduled for April 23 has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. It will be held virtually using Zoom. Login information for the meeting will be posted at princetonnj.gov and princetonrecreation.com on April 16. Questions or comments from members of the public can be emailed to princetonrecreationdept@gmail.com both in advance of the meeting and in real time during the meeting. Medical Reserve Corps: Mercer County Medical Reserve Corps invites any licensed health care professional, professional or retired, who lives or works in Mercer County, and any community volunteer who lives or works in Mercer County who has an interest in health and emergency preparedness issues, to supplement existing emergency and public health resources to prepare for and respond to emergencies at a local level. All volunteers receive free training. For more information, contact Stephanie Mendelsohn at (609) 989-6898 or smendelsohn@mercercounty.org. Witherspoon Street and Hinds Plaza: Seeking Public Input: Princeton’s Engineering Department wants public input for the community’s vision of Witherspoon Street (Nassau Street to Valley Road) and Hinds Plaza. To take a survey, visit https://www.princetonnj.gov/resources/witherspoonstreet-improvement-project. Police Youth Academy: Registration is open for the 2020 session, which is August 17-20, and is open to any public or private school students entering 6th-8th grade in September. The program is designed to provide firsthand knowledge of the duties and responsibilities required of Princeton Police officers. Visit princetonnj.gov/resources/youth-police-academy. Picnic Area Registration: Reservations are being accepted for the 2020 season at the five picnic areas in Mercer County parks. For more information or to register, visit mercercountyparks.org/facilities/picnic-areas. Princeton Youth Track Club: Registration is open for the summer session of this club, offered by the Princeton Recreation Department and Princeton High School Varsity Track Coach June 4-August 20, on Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at the PHS track. Rising first to ninth graders are eligible. $150 for residents; $225 for non-residents. Email npaulucci@princetonnj. gov or call (609) 921-9480 with questions.

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on the frontlines risking By APRIL 27: Send us a photo of fun or their lives taking care of the inspiring chalk art ill,” wrote Churalska in an By MAY 4: Design an ad for your favorite email. “As architects, this area business is the least we can do. It is By MAY 11: Send us your best amateur vital in a crisis like this for nature photo everyone who has the ability By MAY 18: Send us a poem to contribute. Everyone has By MAY 25: Send us a recipe YOU have made a role they can play.” T he enter pr ise continHave a parent or guardian send us your submission ue s to develop rapid ly, and we'll showcase them on our website and with many local organizasocial media pages — and maybe even in the print tions getting involved, and edition of that week's newspaper! the group hopes to donate 1,000 face shields by the Entries can be scanned and emailed to: end of April. Together with jennifer.covill@witherspoonmediagroup.com the Princeton Universit y or mailed to: School of Architecture and Witherspoon Media Group STE A M Works Studio, a PO Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528, makerspace and K-12 eduATTN: COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER cation hub in Princeton, the Studio Hillier group has Please include your first name established the Princeton and age with each submission. Bailey took t he f ir m’s PPE ( Personal Protective pr inter home, where he Continued on Next Page could program it with his design for the mask’s head clasp and run it nonstop around the clock. Churalska began gathering the plastic supplies, including the acetate for the mask itself. By 11 p.m. on April 3 they had a team and network in place to begin printing the next day. They joined the SOMA NJ 3D Printers Alliance — a Facebook group of people throughout the state who are using their printers to make shields, assembling pieces, and making hospital drop offs — and proceeded with the work. Other architects at Studio Hillier punched the Visit Morven.org - Curbside Plant Sale holes in the acetate, and helped with design, printto shop and place your order ing, and logistics. “We worked nonstop,” Classic & Heirloom Plants & Flowers, Edibles, Container Plants, Churalska said. “We love Herbs, Annuals, Perennials, Hanging baskets & More! what we’re doing. I’ve been so happy. It’s emotional to know that you’re helping so Morven’s Annual Morven in May Plant Sale has been a many people in need. You tradition for 19 years. While operating very differently than never know how many peoin years past, this year’s sale provides critical funds for our ple you’re affecting. The reoperations, now more important than ever. sponse from the entire office has been great. People have Thank you for supporting Morven Museum & Garden! been so supportive.” By Monday af ter noon, PHONE ORDERS TAKEN MONDAY-SATURDAY April 6, less than four days later, they were ready to 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. deliver a total of 75 VerkCall 609-924-8144 x 117 with your credit card handy. stan face shield masks to St. Mary’s Hospital in Newtown, Pennsylvania, and the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. Since then they have donated 205 more face shields to five hospitals and two nonprofits in the Princeton area: Beth Israel Medical Center, St. Francis Medical Center, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Bancroft and Hamilton Continuing Care Centers, in addition to the first two recipients. 55 Stockton St | Princeton, New Jersey 08540 | www.Morven.org “Health care workers are

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The life of Ruth B. Mandel, who died April 11, at age 81, in her Princeton h om e af te r a ye ar - lon g battle with ovarian cancer, was dedicated to overcoming oppression and exclusion. From her escape from the Holocaust as an infant with her parents to her long distinguished career in promoting democracy and civic engagement as head of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, Mandel was a consistently strong voice for women in politics. “Everybody who is anybody in politics knew and respected Ruth,” said former Princeton Township Mayor Michele Tuck-Ponder. “They may not have always agreed with her, but they certainly respected and understood her impact on the political landscape in New Jersey and nationwide.” Emphasizing Mandel’s inclusiveness and influence, Tu ck- Pon d e r c ont i n u e d , “She had this holistic view of the role women could play in polit ical leadership, and from her position at Eagleton she constantly moved that agenda forward. It has made a difference in policies across the state. It’s profound. Her impact was profound.” Tuck-Ponder, who as an associate director at the Eagleton Institute and faculty member in the NEW Leade r s h ip P ro g r a m worke d with Mandel for more than 20 years, added, “What’s most important and what people need to recognize is the national impact she had on women’s involvement in politics at the highest levels of government.” M a n d e l , w h o s te p p e d down in August, 2019 as E a g l e to n d i r e c to r a f te r 24 years, was a professor of both English and politics at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and a Senior Scholar at the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of E agle ton wh ich s he co founded in 1971 and where she served as director from 1971-1984. She also served as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, the governing body for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and was the founding chair person of the Museum’s Committee on Conscience. She was recently appointed to the

New Jersey Council for the Humanities by Gover nor Phil Murphy. Promising a virtual gather ing soon and a future commemoration after the coronavirus crisis “to celebrate Ruth’s presence in all of our lives,” Eagleton Institute Director John J. Farmer wrote, “The loss of Ruth will be felt not just by Eagleton, by Rutgers, and by The National Holocaust Museum, but by the thousands of students and colleagues, and friends whose lives she has touched in her inimitable, deeply caring way.” Under Mandel’s leadership, the CAW P became what the New York Times termed “the premiere research and education institution in the country for the study of women in politics.” She spoke and wrote extensively on the subject of women in politics, inc l u d i n g t h e f i r s t b o o klength account of women’s experiences as candidates for political office, In the Running: The New Woman Candidate, published in 1983. Mandel developed many programs at the Eagleton Institute to educate young people about the political process and to encourage them to become political leaders. At CAWP Mandel led in the building of a national center for research, education, and public service programs about women’s political participation. It is a leading source of scholarly research and current data on that subject. “She’s widely known for convening groups of women and for training programs such as the NEW Leadership program and the Ready to Run program, which she initiated,” said Tuck-Ponder. “She really understood the need to make sure that women had the skills to be able to function effectively in the political arena.” T he E agleton Inst it ute noted that Mandel’s signature achievements as director of the Institute included developing an outstanding faculty and staff commun i t y ; b r i n g i n g to g e t h e r educators, scholars, and practitioners; building specialized research programs and centers; restructuring and expanding Eagleton’s education programs; connecting with and ser ving

the wider New Jersey community through public programs open to all; and her political leadership. Mandel was born in Vienna, Austria on August 29, 1938. Her parents Mechel and Lea Blumenstock fled Nazi Germany with their infant daughter the following year on the eve of World War II on the SS St Louis, which carried some 900 Jewish refugees. The journey, known as the Voyage of the Damned and inspiration for a 1974 mov ie called Voyage of the Damned, took them to Cuba, where they were not allowed to land, then to the United States and Canada, which also denied entry to the refugees. The St. Louis returned to Europe, where many of its passengers were eventually killed in Nazi death camps, but Mandel’s family was fortunate enough to make it to England, and they moved to the U.S. in 1947. Mandel was too young to have her own memories of the fateful voyage, but she was well aware of its lifelong effects on her parents’ lives. T houg h for m a ny ye ar s she did not speak publicly about her family’s journey, after 1991, when she joined the governing board of the Holocaust Museum, she often told her parents’ story as a means of teaching and communicating the consequences of oppression and the importance of participatory democracy and inclusion. Mandel attended Brookly n C ol l e g e, w h e r e s h e earned a B.A. in English, and went on to earn her Ph.D. in English and A m e r i c a n L i te r a t u r e i n 1969 from the University of Connecticut. W hile in graduate school she married Barrett John Mandel, and though they divorced in 1974 they remained good friends throughout her life. She taught at the University of Pittsburgh and Rider College before coming to Rutgers in 1971. In 1991 she married Princeton High School history teacher Jeff Lucker. She is also survived by her daughter Maud Mandel, who is president of Williams College in Massachusetts, and two grandchildren. In a statement describing Mandel as “a strong and passionate voice for wom-

STRONG VOICE FOR WOMEN IN POLITICS: Ruth B. Mandel, right, on stage at the Rutgers Athletic Center interviewing Hillary Clinton before an audience of more than 5,000 for the Eagleton Institute’s 2018 Case Professorship. (Photo courtesy of Rutgers University)

en in elected office,” Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman wrote, “When we count the leaders who helped bring us to a place where it’s not outlandish for a woman to be elected as a mayor, a congresswoman, a governor, or any other office, Ruth will be listed among them, both in New Jersey and nationwide. Her life’s story is one of overcoming — escaping the Holocaust, achieving feats in higher education unlikely for a woman in her time, and helping to found what would become a nationallyrecognized institution for understanding the potential and power of women in office, the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University.” Watson Coleman continued, “Ruth was at the forefront of shaping the kind of civic engagement and leadership that would help this nation live up to the ideals we associate with our founding — the principles of freedom, of equity and representation for all. She did so across boundaries of party, religion, race, and background, and we are all better for it.” —Donald Gilpin

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Council Re-Introduces Municipal Budget With No Tax Increase Princeton Council voted to re-introduce the municipal budget for 2020 at its virtual meeting on Monday, April 13. While the originally an nou nced budget had a modest tax increase, the revised one does not. The decision to amend the budget was made in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the local economy. “The reason we’ve been able to do it in a responsible way is the prudent financial planning that has been done by [Municipal Administrator] Marc Dashield, [Chief Financial Officer] Sandy Webb, and CFAC [the Citizens Financial Advisory Committee],” said Mayor Liz Lempert. C FAC Cha ir ma n S cot t Sillars delivered a presentation on the budget. The presentation can be viewed on the municipality’s YouTube channel, and details can be found at princetonnj.gov. T h e bu dge t w i l l com e back to Council for a public hearing and adoption at the next meeting on Monday, April 27. Lempert provided details on efforts to delay the May 1 deadline to file taxes to help those experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus shutdown. The town has not able to get an extension of 30 days to the existing 10-day grace period, because a bill to allow it is still pending in the Senate. “We will continue to track that, but right now we can’t extend the grace period unless the legisla-

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ture gives us the ability to do so,” Lempert said. A l s o a t t h e m e e t i n g, Health Officer Jeffrey Grosser provided an up date on efforts to contain the COVID-19 virus. Grosser said the health department has worked closely w it h retailers and ot her local employers to make sure they are providing facial masks for employees. He also thanked the Arts Council of Princeton and local residents who have been sewing cloth masks. “C l o t h - b a s e d c o v e r i n g s have become more of a social norm than I could ever have imagined,” he said. “We have seen asymptomatic spread in this town, and this is concerning. The cloth face coverings help with that.” G ros s er als o ack nowl e d g e d c o n t a c t t r a c i n g, thanking school nurses and others involved in finding who has been in contact with infected people. “This is one of the key ways to stop COV ID -19 and help Pr inceton retur n to normal after the pandemic,” he said. He advised those who see people who are not wearing masks to “call them out, respectfully,” or report them to the police department. “The police are assuming that people not wear ing masks don’t know that they should, and they can advise them how to get one. Any resident having a hard time finding masks should contact us. We will assist you.” —Anne Levin

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with hospitals and health care facilities in Washington, Miami, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Haven, and elsewhere. “Wherever there’s a hot spot, we have coverage,” said Singh. Beyond Connect for COVID-19, the brothers have larger goals going forward. Among their pending projects is Tigers for Nassau, which connects local restaurants with students who can help them push through the COVID-19 crisis by helping with technology. Sandhu spoke about the idea at last week’s Zoom meeting of the Princeton Merchants Association. “My father has a local grocery and grill in North Carolina, so this resonates with me,” he said. “It’s an idea we’re still developing.” To donate devices or contribute funds to Connect with COVID-19, visit dhcproject.org/ covid19. “It’s great when individuals donate, and even better when organizations can donate in bulk,” said Singh. “That makes the process a lot easier. Our overall goal is to design, develop, and sustain technologyenabled solutions to some of the toughest challenges facing vulnerable populations. We want to make sure folks aren’t forgotten.” —Anne Levin

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Renewable Energy Aggregation Project Launched by Municipality with New Supplier A virtual community meeting will be held on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m., to discuss the energy aggregation project recently launched by the municipality. The town has contracted with Constellation NewEnergy to provide a supply of electricity that is cheaper and has more renewable energy than power supplied by PSE&G. Infor mat ion about t he Princeton Community Renewable Energy (PCRE) was mailed to Princeton residents this week. “We’re really excited about this,” Mayor Liz Lempert said on Monday. “It means a much cleaner stream of energy.” Constellation NewEnergy, in business for more than 20 years, already serves residential customers in New Jersey through similar energy aggregation programs. It was selected through a public procurement process as the qualified supplier with the lowest price. Sustainable Princeton is a proponent of the project. “The program aligns with our goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with our energy sources, a top priority strategy of the Princeton Climate Action Plan,” the organization’s website reads. The Climate Action Plan was approved by Princeton

Council last July. The procurement process was begun in November, but the proposals that came back did not include any price reductions. Refreshed bids went out March 10, and the contract was awarded to Constellation NewEnergy just before the outbreak of COVID-19. The program is projected to help enhance air quality in the region. There is no cost to the municipality to offer and maintain it. The program allows for all Princeton homes to receive a cost savings of 1 to 2 percent on their utility bills. and renewable energy content will be increased to 50 percent for all residents. “This renewable volume is more than double the standard 24% provided by PSE&G,” reads Sustainable Princeton’s website. “The program also offers residents the option to increase to 100% renewable electricity for a slight premium, translating to roughly $4 per month. For residents that want the cost savings and 50% renewable plan, no action is required, as program participation is automatic for Princeton households. Only those that want to opt-up to 100% or opt-out of the program need to take action.” “We’re really encouraging people to step up to the

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facilities and ensuring their ability to restrict visitation, test staff, and isolate symptomatic residents.” The PHD, Grosser said, is working closely with Princeton Care Center, with guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health, in managing the outbreak of cases at PCC, which are most likely the result of asymptomatic spread. There are three currently active COVID-19 cases at PCC, in addition to the two deaths. Princeton Care Center has been following NJ Department of Health guidance on outbreak response in long-term care facilities, and the PHD is “actively assisting the Care Center with each new case identified and each new policy implemented,” Grosser said. The PHD has also been working with essential retailers to implement new procedures to comply with the recent executive orders from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy requiring facial coverings of all individuals, both working and shopping, as well as occupancy limitations. Though the virus continues to spread, and case numbers and deaths rise, Murphy, in press briefings Monday and Tuesday, stated that the curve in the state is flattening and the rate of increase is slowing. He added that social distancing and the nearlockdown stay-at-home restrictions have begun to work. Murphy also announced on Monday that New Jersey is joining a seven-state coalition — with Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island — to develop a regional plan for eventually ending the lockdown, scaling back restrictions, and

reviving the economy, but not before the states are past the peak of new cases. State officials announced 365 COVID-19 new deaths Tuesday, the largest one-day increase yet, bringing the total deaths in the state to 2,805. There have been 68,824 cases reported in New Jersey, with 4,059 new cases reported since the previous day. New Jersey Department of Health officials on Tuesday reported a total of 71 deaths and a total of 1,731 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County. As of Monday night 8,185 people were hospitalized in New Jersey with COVID-19 or suspected of having COVID-19, with 2,051 of those in critical care and 1,626 on ventilators. From 10 p.m. Sunday night to Monday night at 10 p.m., 514 New Jersey patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19 were discharged. Keeping count of COVID-19 cases and tracking the spread of the disease is problematic, because the state is testing only patients who are symptomatic, and the testing has been backed up for as much as 14 days. Princeton University has announced a number of research projects targeting the medical and economic challenges created by COVID-19. The University has awarded more than $500,000 to seven faculty-led research initiatives on asymptomatic transmission, immunity following infection, vaccines, new treatments, contact tracing, economic implications of social distancing, challenges unique to urban environments, and strategies for reducing pandemicassociated domestic violence. One project will focus on transmission and immunity in the Princeton community. Focusing on the question of as-

ymptomatic transmission of the coronavirus, researchers will combine viral testing for active infections with evaluations of the immune response of individuals in the Princeton community. “The project will also provide a foundation from which to probe the development of an immune response to the virus, with the potential to inform our understanding of what the immune response means in terms of protection from infection,” said Deputy University Spokesperson Michael Hotchkiss. In addition, the National Science Foundation has awarded emergency grants to three Princeton University research teams exploring ways to address COVID-19. One team, led by Associate Computer Science Professor Kyle Jamieson, will be working to develop a system using cellphones to help public health officials track contacts of people diagnosed with diseases such as COVID-19. Another team, led by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and by Princeton’s Interim Dean of Engineering H. Vincent Poor, will expand a mathematical model that allows public officials to measure the effect of mutations and countermeasures on the spread of the disease. A third team led by Alin Coman, assistant professor of psychology and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, will examine how anxiety about COVID-19 influences how people learn and share information about the pandemic. For more information on the coronavirus pandemic, visit princetoncovid.org or covid19. nj.gov. —Donald Gilpin

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To the Editor: Amidst difficult weeks, lights of hope appear in our town, the lights provided by many among us, rising to the occasion in small ways and in large ways. And all of these ways matter. There are numerous needs identified and yet to be identified, but the search is on. Chief among these needs is sustenance, what we eat at the beginning of the day and what we eat at the end. To this end, Send Hunger Packing Princeton (SHUPP) is proud to communicate and collaborate with the mayor and Council members, the superintendent of schools and board members, with Mercer Street Friends, Arm in Arm, Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS), and many, many other organizations and individuals. The goal is to provide meals to those known and those not yet known in the community of Princeton we call our home. Every day, this group of collaborators moves on, makes decisions, executes and revises as time marches on, as the end of the chaos being caused by the pandemic is not in sight. A brief recap. The school, using buses as delivery vehicles, began immediately to deliver breakfast and lunches to its 500 identified free and reduced lunch clients by providing for a two week package covering Monday through Friday. The second delivery provided for a month’s worth of food. Subsequent deliveries will be for a week at a time. Initial deliveries included shelf stable food. Going forward, lunches will be prepared meals. As for the weekends, the school continues to facilitate the delivery of the SHUPP breakfast and lunch meals. The first delivery included the already staged, for the existing 150 self-identified, no qualifications required beneficiaries. The second delivery, at the request of the schools, included all 525 students including all in the school program and all in the SHUPP program. But what about dinners for the children and what about their families? The conversation was started by the superintendent of schools. Can SHUPP help provide dinners for all these families? For all week? After deliberation the answer was yes. And the question of what and how belabored by many both inside and outside interested parties. A decision was made to provide 2,450 packages of four person prepared dinners (equivalent to approximately 1,500 people) to be delivered to all these families to cover a week’s worth of needed meals using the existing system and infrastructure. But what about the rest of the Princeton Community? There are still many within the community, the old, the young, the differently abled, and those who could

care for themselves before. What about them? SHUPP, Human Services, Arm in Arm, JFCS, Share My Meals, Princeton Mobile Pantry, and others are all helping. Opportunities taken. On Thursday, April 9, SHUPP organized, with Share My Meals, the delivery of meals prepared by The Meeting House restaurant using frozen turkeys provided by Mercer Street Friends. All the organizations mentioned here are working towards the same goal. Developing the communication systems and identifying who has and who needs food is ongoing. To donate, one can go to www.shupprinceton.org or directly to the other organizations. Thank you to the Princeton community! ROSS WISHNICK Chair, Princeton Human Services Commission Founder, Send Hunger Packing Princeton Edgerstoune Road

those machines ramp back up will be as heartbreaking as watching a loved one return to drink after a promising stint in rehab. The pandemic has shown that people are willing to temporarily sacrifice the economy for a greater good. Imagine, instead of simply revving the economy back up to continue its collision course with nature and our collective future, that we impose upon ourselves the necessity of saving a stable and livable world for our children. As the 50th Earth Day approaches, we would care for the future like we have shown we can care for each other, and do what it takes to build our way to a new prosperity, this time with machines that no longer seed the atmosphere with another invisible peril. Dangers collectively spread, we are proving, can be collectively stopped. STEPHEN K. HIlTNER North Harrison Street

To the Editor: Of all the astonishing changes the invisible coronavirus has wrought, unwelcome or serendipitous, from financial loss to a treasured family reunion with children now grown to adulthood, the most extraordinary has been the silence. Walking down the sidewalk of a formerly busy street, I’m surprised by the sound of my own footsteps. People’s voices, no longer competing with a background din of traffic, have a new clarity. Herrontown Woods was so peaceful yesterday I could hear the buzzing of a honey bee colony 40 feet up in a tree. The sky has been given back to the stars. This massive shutdown of machinery came after a month in which I was exposed to a progression of traumas inflicted by automobiles. In broad daylight, one started to turn left towards me as I rode my bike down Nassau Street. It came to a screeching halt only a foot away. Not long after, a colleague of my wife’s was run over at night by a SUV and dragged for 60 feet. A friend of mine bicycling home was struck hard by a car at dusk. Another bicyclist, forced towards the curb by traffic, was thrown head first onto the pavement when his bike struck a sunken storm drain just down from my house. These experiences of vulnerability and unwitting harm brought a new level of tension both to riding a bike and driving a car. COVID-19 has shifted that tension from outside to inside, making streets far safer while injecting a weird sense of terror into shopping at the grocery. I long for an end to social distancing, and yet I also dread the return of what has long passed for normality. In turning our world upside down, COVID-19 has turned some things right side up, teaching so much, about our long untapped resourcefulness and capacity to adapt and rise to a collective challenge. Above all it has demonstrated the grave threat posed by unintentional harm. For three decades, these lessons have been begging to be learned, tailor made as they are to apply to the grave risks posed by the unintentional transformations our machines’ invisible exhaust wreaks upon the earth’s climate. To watch

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In “Humans of New York,” Brandon Stanton Provides a “Most Effective” Remedy

first used the e-word in print to describe the mood during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks when New York had become the “emotional epicenter” of the nation, “America’s city.” So it seemed when passing strangers met your gaze, you connected, as if you were sharing the same loss, and every firehouse had a shrine, firemen were warriors, and cops were heroes. The subject of that September 7, 2011 column was Portraits: 9/11/01 (Times Books/Holt 2002), the journalistic landmark that New York Times executive editor Howell Raines introduced by way of Walt Whitman’s claim that “the United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem.” Looking at the faces and reading “the 1,910 stories it took 143 reporters to research and write,” I was reminded of the “Human and Heroic New York” chapter in Whitman’s Specimen Days in America (1881), where “after three weeks walking the streets,” he observes “ endless humanity in all its phases,” and finds “the brief total of the impressions, the human qualities ... comforting, even heroic beyond statement.” For Whitman, the “daily contact and rapport” with the city’s “myriad people” provides “the best, most effective medicine my soul has yet partaken.” Whether or not New York remains the “epicenter” of the pandemic, Brandon Stanton’s Humans of New York: Stories (St. Martin’s Press 2015) makes a “most effective” over-the-counter remedy. In contrast to the thumbnail sketches and snapshots of specifically documented individuals in Portraits, the people in Stanton’s book appear to us in the quick of the moment without names, or biographical specifics, and few clues about who they are beyond the photographer’s gift for matching uniquely expressive faces and backdrops with the choicest, most expressive comments gleaned from each encounter. “Don’t Talk to Strangers” When I moved with my parents from a midwestern college town to midtown Manhattan for a year, I was advised never to talk to strangers, a warning my father pointedly repeated before I set off on the subway for my first day in ninth grade: “If

someone asks you for money, or says hello, or asks you a question, or approaches you in any way, just keep walking. Pretend you didn’t hear. Pay no attention.” That ancient parental advisory, rebranded as “social distancing” in the spring of 2020, has amusing resonance now that for the second time in five years I’m finding human poetry in Stanton’s gallery of city strangers. If anything, Humans of New York means more to me now than it did in January 2016. Throughout the book, the p e op l e S t a n to n photographs and converses with say things that assume additional, sometimes touching significance at a time when the media is obsessed with the unthinkable numbers generated by the n ovel coron av i rus. Perhaps only a lapsed novelist would appreciate the usefulness of the word epicenter, not merely for the seismological implications, but because the other word embedded in it is epic, not epic the noun but epic the adjective. My Manhattan Friend The first time around, I approached Humans of New York as an imaginary encounter with Brandon Stanton in Central Park, which is funny because if I’d followed that long-ago parental advisory I’d have ignored the stranger with the camera. “Just keep walking. Pretend you didn’t hear. Pay no attention.” Assuming he’d actually managed to corner me, I might have begun by telling him I was disobeying my parents and then proceeded to point out how pointless it seemed, to be told to steer clear of strangers at a time when going to school meant riding the subway crosstown every rush hour morning in

intimate impersonal contact with strangers of all ages, shapes and sizes, races and religions, so that every time the car swerved or lurched, you moved with them, they with you, your balance as often as not sustained by the life-force pressure of all those strangers. I chose Central Park as the setting for my hypothetical interview because that’s where Florence and I used to play pitch and catch. We’d both worked for the same publisher until she was fired for constantly coming into my office (and everybody else’s) to talk. She lived in a small rentcontrolled apartment on Madison Avenue a block f r o m t h e p a r k. If I said she was almost as good a pitcher as she was a poet, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch. We played with a regulation baseball, we both had our own wellworn mitts, and she threw hard, each throw landing with a smack that could be heard at a dis tance well over today’s prescribed six feet, and there something like poetry in the way we kept it up even when it became almost too dark to see. She was fairly tall, lean, Jewish, and intensely neurotic (her analyst was one of the absolutes of her life). Every wall of her apartment was covered with poetry, most of it her own that she’d either penciled directly on or typed and taped to the wall. In that imaginary interview, when Stanton asked me if I recalled any of Florence’s poems, the only one I could think of was about her going to a dentist the Friday Kennedy was assassinated. I saw glimpses of her in several of the people in Humans of New York, like the one who calls herself a spiritual healer, the one who says her therapy seems to be going well, and, especially the bespectacled black-haired

woman who asks Stanton, “Should I do my dinosaur face?” When he says yes, she does it. She’s sitting on a curb near the entrance to a subway, a book open on her lap, a colorful bag at her feet, same build and taste in clothes (her jacket is a poem in itself), long legs, and a willingness to perform on the spot, to be a story or a poem herself. That she feels so at ease in Stanton’s presence shows his talent for asking the most effective questions, evidence that he’s a poet himself as well as a storyteller who shares Walt Whitman’s rapport with Manhattan’s “endless humanity in all its phases.” A Timely Poem I’ve found a short, all too timely poem of Florence’s titled after and inspired by Schubert’s song, “Die Forelle.” Published almost 50 years ago in Midstream: A Monthly Jewish Review, it begins, “If the stream is poisoned / Beyond forgiveness / What shall we do / With the innocent fish, / The kind onlooker, / the imprisoned poet?” These are the last two stanzas: “We can write, / But can we live? As if the trout pondered this / As his life dimmed.” Pandemic Adjustments ince the rules currently in place don’t permit interviews with strangers on the streets of New York City, Stanton has had to make some adjustments. As he told Yahoo Lifestyle on March 19, he’s reached out to his combined 28 million followers on Instagram and Facebook, asking them to email him their “most amazing, uplifting stories.” He says he’s received hundreds of responses and has already posted three new quarantine stories. In the course of adapting to the “new normal” along with the rest of the world, he hopes to address another issue related to the virus. “I think parallel to this pandemic is going to be the mental health crisis of people in this atmosphere; of fear and being isolated and being locked anxiety, away from their support networks, from their friends, from their family members ... So I think there will be a strong need for connection over the next few months and hopefully this will just be a small part of that.” —Stuart Mitchner

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his past Januar y, singer Alicia Keys opened the Grammy awards telecast reminding the audience that “music changes the world.” What has changed the world since then is the coronavirus (COVID-19), and music has transformed how people are coping with the pandemic. Across the board, Princeton area music-makers have canceled the balance of their 2019-20 seasons, and area universities have sent their students home to finish the semester by virtual instruction, canceling musical and theatrical productions. However, musicians are never ones to sit idle, and area performers have found creative ways to get their musical fix in these days of staying home. Needless to say, area critics now have nothing to review; besides all the great concerts which were scheduled, here’s what this writer has missed this spring: I was scheduled to play in a national tennis tournament in Florida the first week in April, and when that was canceled, I was fortunate to “hop into” a series of performances of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Westminster Symphonic Choir in Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center and New York’s Carnegie Hall. These performances were also canceled, as were church choir and a performance of John Rutter’s Gloria in South Jersey. My program notes for The Philadelphia Orchestra have gone unread by a non-existent audience, and summer performances remain in doubt throughout the area. Despite a lack of live performances, musicians and audiences are by no means living music-less lives. People are listening to the radio — WWFM is operating remotely, but still broadcasting classical programming, and Princeton University’s WPRB posts that “the robots are driving the ship with the studio computer.” One thing is also clear — ensembles may not be meeting, but their members are communicating on a regular basis, sending musical videos and links in a “see something, share it” mindset. Princeton Pro Musica’s Music Director Ryan James Brandau notes that the singers are “bereft of their musical communities, unable to express themselves in the manner to which they’re accustomed, unable to see their colleagues and friends, and are struggling. The professional musicians are struggling even more, facing months and months of cancellations, and no income.” Brandau has reminded the choristers that “There is no technological substitute for in-person choral music making — bodies breathing, ears wide open, minds telepathically tuned, shaking the air with our beautiful sound,” and has encouraged them to vocalize and practice with videos he sends, and has arranged a Zoom lecture on maintaining a healthy voice. Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) players are also in a “challenging position right now, balancing family needs with a drastic reduction in income due to canceled concerts, studio lessons, and private gigs,” said Carolyn Dwyer, PSO’s manager of marketing and communications. Staff and instrumentalists are listening to a wide range of music, and some of the instrumentalists have established daily practice routines, working on technique, looking at new repertoire, or “practicing for practice’s sake.” PSO has also launched online activities for the community, including weekly webcasts of ensemble performances and “Cooking with the PSO,” in which musicians offer their favorite recipes.

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INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC: With no end in sight for this forced time away from rehearsals, the members of VOICES Chorale NJ are missing singing together. Until they can perform again, they will be sharing music from their previous concerts online to stay connected with their audiences, each other, and the sounds of choral music. In this photo from a performance of “Can We Sing the Darkness to Light” by Kyle Pederson, performed in December 2019, accompanist Akiko Hosaki is at the piano, and music director Dr. David A. McConnell conducts. This piece is available online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvgapCKmtHk, or by visiting voiceschoralenj.org.

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NJ Symphony Cancels Events Through June 7

T he New Jersey Sy m phony Orchestra ( NJSO ) has canceled its concerts, education and community engagement activities, and donor events through June 7 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global health pandemic. This announcement follows the NJSO’s previous postponement of its concerts and activities through mid-May. “We are deeply saddened to cancel the remainder of our 2019–20 season, but the health and safety of our communities is at the heart of the NJSO’s concerns right now,” said NJSO President and CEO Gabriel van Aalst. “When a season begins with

so much promise and excitement, it is hard to imagine it could be closing out this way; but these are uncertain times, and we believe our decision is the only one we could make. “Serving the communities of New Jersey is at the core of the NJSO’s mission. In this challenging time, we are more committed than ever to fulfilling that mission. We look forward to resuming our concerts and activities once this unprecedented threat has passed.” The performance of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert, presented in collaboration with NJPAC, has been rescheduled for October 31. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert will now take place on June 5, 2021. The NJSO and NJPAC will honor all tickets for both concerts on their new dates. As previously announced, rescheduled performances of Star Wars : The Force Awakens in Concert will take place March 19–21, 2021. The Orchestra will honor all tickets for Star Wars : The Force Awakens in Concert on the new dates. Plans to reschedule the other affected concerts and

activities, if possible, will be announced at a later date. Patrons who have tickets for these NJSO performances have multiple ticket options from which to choose. A list of affected concerts and details about donating or exchanging tickets are available at njsymphony.org / coronavirus. NJSO at Home musician videos and concert recordings are available at njsymphony.org/njsoathome. All NJSO staff, including Patron Services representatives, are working remotely. Patrons with questions for Patron Services can reach a team member by email at tickets@njsymphony.org or leave a phone message at 1 (800) 255-3476. T h e 2 02 0 – 21 N J S O Colton Fellowship audi tions, previously slated for June 1–3, have been postponed until further notice. Until new audition dates are confirmed, applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. More information is available at njsymphony. org/fellowship. The latest updates to the NJ S O’s coron av ir u s re sponse plan and frequently asked questions are available at njsymphony.org / coronavirus.

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CALL FOR ART: The Princeton Family YMCA’s Donor Man (aka ACE Project Director Michael Roseborough) is requesting artwork from local youth to create banners to cheer on Princeton’s many hometown superheroes.

“WHERE THE ELEPHANTS ROAM”: This work by Lydia Keenan, a student at The Cambridge School, is featured in the 2019-2020 PSO BRAVO! “Listen Up!” virtual gallery at princetonsymphony.org. The exhibit features visual art and writings from 35 students from seven area middle schools.

Works of Student Artists, direction of Edward T. Cone Listen Up! is an art response Writers in Virtual Exhibit Music Director Rossen Mila- program which encourages

Area student artists and w r iter s par t icipat i ng i n the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s ( PSO ) 20192020 PSO BRAVO! Listen Up! program have created an array of visual art and w r it ings in respons e to composer Saad Haddad’s Clarinet Concerto, a new work co-commissioned by the PSO with the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University. T he work received its world premiere at the PSO’s January 18-19 Scheherazade concerts and featured soloist Kinan Azmeh, to whom the work was dedicated. The results and range of responses to the music include colorful works in a variety of media, as well as thoughtfully worded poetry and prose. Viewing the works is possible with a few clicks through the PSO’s new online gallery, which offers a virtual walk-thru experience. In January, the students attended a creativity workshop led by the Arts Council of Princeton instructor Susan Hoenig and the live performances of Haddad’s work by the orchestra under the

nov. At the workshop, Hoenig highlighted well-known visual artists who created works in response to music and guided the students in the process of artistic reflection. The composer provided the students with some background on the creation of his concerto, and Milanov talked about bringing a new work to life with a live orchestral performance. Over the course of several weeks, the students gave form to their own creative ideas in writing and visual art. Rather than holding a formal galler y exhibition in Princeton as in previous seasons, the orchestra has constructed an online virtual exhibition of the students’ work for all to view through the PSO’s “At Home with the PSO” website tab at princetonsymphony.org. Visitors to the exhibition can click on virtual speakers to hear Haddad’s Clarinet Concerto and find out more about the exhibited works by clicking on each image. It’s a deeply immersive experience. Thirty-five students from seven area middle schools make up this season’s Listen Up! artists and writers. Now in its 13t h year,

creativity through active listening. To date, it has engaged over 325 students. Online galleries featuring previous years’ student artwork can be accessed via princetonsymphony.org/education/responding-music. A ll PSO BR AVO ! pro grams are free to participating students and schools thanks to the support of generous sponsors who believe in the importance of the arts in education. For more information, call the symphony office at (609) 497-0020.

Y’s Donor Man Seeking Art for Gratitude Project

T h e P r i n c e ton Fa m i ly YMCA is collecting artwork from local youth of all ages for the purpose of creating banners that will cheer on and recognize our community’s many local superheroes who, at their own risk, are helping others in the COVID-19 crisis. Artwork should be on 8 ½ x 11 paper and may be

submitted electronically in image formats (.jpeg, .png) or as a .PDF and emailed to contactus@princetonymca.org; or artwork may be dropped off in the Drop Box set up in front of the YMCA’s front doors. The art should be submit ted by Fr iday, April 17 at 4 p.m. “Car ing is one of t he Y’s four core values – and showing our love and appreciation to our neighbors is imperative right now,” said Donor Man (aka ACE Project Director Michael Roseborough). “I can’t wait to see the amazing work that kids will share for the Gratitude Project.” He added, “I miss seeing my friends, but staying home saves lives – and creating this artwork is a great way for young people to help the cause from home and put appreciation into action!” For more information, visit www.princetonymca.org.

for educational enrichment through its social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) and website at statemuseum.nj.gov. The Museum’s popular Small Explorers series has gone digital, and one can join in each month. There are several Maker projects that people can do at home

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Although Winter Season Cut Short Due to COVID-19, PU Sophomore Star Wrestler Monday Made Progress

ne day at practice this season, Princeton University wrestling head coach Chris Ayres mused out loud in amazement to his team, rattling off the opponent rankings faced by one of his charges. The wrestler in question, Quincy Monday, battled a gauntlet of foes ranked at No. 7, No. 4, No. 6, No. 10, No. 9, and No. 20. Undeterred by that challenge, Monday beat them all during a sophomore year that thrust him into the top five nationally for most of the year and helped push the Tigers team to new heights. He helped Princeton dethrone Cornell for the Ivy League crown to earn the program’s first league title since 1986 and put himself squarely in the picture for a national title at 157 pounds. “It felt like we were setting new records every week we competed,” said Monday. “It was really exciting to be a part of something like that. It felt like we had momentum building up every week. We were always making headlines. It was fun to be a part of.” Monday enjoyed a great debut season last winter that saw him earn first-team All-Ivy League as the only Princeton wrestler to go unbeaten in the conference, finish third in the EIWA, and qualify for the NCAA Championships.

This year, he took another step forward while again being first-team AllIvy, moving up to second in the EIWA (Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association), and qualifying for the NCAA Championships where he was seeded fifth at 157 pounds before the tournament was canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. “I thought last year was really good for me because I came close to beating some good guys, but I never got those signature wins,” said Monday. “For me to get those wins back to back to back this year, it really built my confidence up. It was a consistent thing and I came to expect it of myself. I had faith in my talent and my coaches.” As a sophomore, Monday finished with a 23-4 record and his development on the mat helped him wrestle better after going 24-13 as a freshman. In reflecting on his progress, Monday acknowledged that taking some lumps as a freshman helped him produce this year’s success. “Having that year of experience under my belt helped,” said Monday. “I gained some confidence. Coming in, I didn’t know what to expect, and I saw all these guys are D-I and they know what they’re doing. I didn’t know if I could hang with everybody. After going

through that year, I gained a lot of confidence like a lot of our sophomores did. We were able to go out and wrestle not scared and wrestle to score points, not just hang on to close matches.” Princeton was pleased with the growth it saw in Monday; he is one of their young wrestlers that made a good jump from last year to this season. “Last year, he let some things get to him that were out of his control,” Ayres said. “I think they really affected his wrestling. He was sick right before NCAAs. I think he was OK at NCAAs, but it really messed with him a little bit. We identified that and we talked about that after the fact. And there were a couple injuries where I thought maybe we could push through and he was having a little trouble. I think he was thinking those limitations were going to lead to defeat, when in wrestling especially in D-I, you’re always going to have problems. This year, he had a lot more fight. Last year, he was real technical and slick. Maybe he was missing a little edginess.” Simply put, Monday had more fight in him this year. It started with a loss at the prestigious Midlands tournament in late December before he fought back through the consolation bracket to place third. He built on that

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STORMY MONDAY: Princeton University wrestler Quincy Monday, top, controls a foe during a match this winter. Although the 2019-20 season ended prematurely in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, sophomore Monday made a lot of progress, going 23-4 at 157 pounds and getting seeded fifth for the NCAA Championships. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) change in approach over the remainder of the season. “It’s not all just about technique,” said Monday. “I didn’t really realize that last year. I had good technique, I wasn’t a bad wrestler. I had good moves, but they recognized I was dancing around a little too much. I would have the technique, but sometimes technique isn’t enough and you have to make it a fight. Just having those second and third efforts when the first or second move doesn’t work, being able to stay in the fight, paid off for me, not letting him sit there and wait on me to do something. Giving the other guy a lot of pressure and making it a fight, that was a big difference for me.” It wasn’t just the Princeton coaches that saw it. His father, Kenny Monday, a three-time Olympian wrestler and 1988 gold medalist, saw it too and offered the same support. “Having a dad like that, he has so much knowledge to pass down,” said the younger Monday. “He knows a lot about wrestling and that comes with knowing a lot about other wrestlers too. That’s provided me with a lot of opportunities to meet other top wrestlers and learn from them and to go camps. I’m really grateful for that. He really provide me a good base to go forward and be a good wrestler and not just being a good wrestler, but being a good man and doing what’s right.” Making a name for himself this winter with his success, Monday became one of Princeton’s most reliable wrestlers this year against an imposing lineup. “He wrestled about nine guys in the top 20,” said Ayres. “It works. We had three All-Americans last year. The whole reason we do it is we want them to be prepared when they put their

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foot on the line at NCAAs. They have to know what it looks like to wrestle a Big12 or Big-10 team that’s really good.” Princeton beefed up its schedule this season, taking on eight teams that held Top-25 rankings during the year and finished 9-4 overall. “It can be a grind at some points, but I think it really prepares us for postseason,” said Monday. “Even though we didn’t get to compete this year (at NCAAs), I got looks from some of the best guys in the country so there’s nothing I’d be surprised by or wouldn’t expect in the postseason. If we didn’t get that tough competition, we might get caught off guard by something. The national tournament is tough so having a lot of those tough matches really pays off in the end.” The Tigers qualified six wrestlers for the NCAA Championships. Sophomore Patrick Glory was seeded second at 125 pounds, senior Matthew Kolodzik was seeded sixth at 149 points and was bidding to become Princeton’s first four-time All-American. Junior Patrick Brucki was seeded eighth at 197 pounds. Sophomore Grant Cuomo was seeded 24th at 165 pounds, and classmate Travis Stefanik was seeded 29th at 184 pounds. “In the dual meets, we were ranked in the top 10 sometimes,” said Ayres. “If we placed out where we were seeded, we would have placed somewhere around eighth at the NCAAs. So we had a top-10 team. I thought we could have gotten a trophy at NCAAs. We were better built for NCAAs than EIWAs. What was really powerful was when we all got together for the last time when we found out the NCAAs were canceled, the guys all reflected on the cool

things we did this year. This year was a great year. It was hard. We had a really, really tough schedule. It was fun too. This group of kids is special.” With the core of this year’s squad expected to return next year, the Tigers are hoping that this year’s success becomes the new norm. “Even though we didn’t get a chance to win the team trophy this year at nationals, we definitely have a chance to do that going forward,” said Monday. “Our team is only getting better from this point on. It’s exciting to be a part of a program where you can really see the progression in the last few years.” In recent years, Princeton has been making an impact on the national scene as a boost in recruiting classes and success in developing better wrestlers has raised the standard for the program and helped motivate each Tiger wrestler. “We’re not wrestling for ourselves, we’re wrestling for every person on our team, all the brothers we have next to us,” said Monday. “I had the opportunity to go out and represent our team and help us win these big matches. It was really exciting more than anything. I don’t think any of us thought of it as pressure or anything to be scared of, but I think we all saw each of our matches as a chance to rise to the next level and elevate our team.” In the view of Ayres, Monday has the opportunity to achieve even more when he returns for his junior campaign. “I think he has another level of separation in him,” said Ayres. “I think he can be one of those guys that you look at and think, there’s no way that guy’s going to lose. It’s all mental. As good as he is, I still think there’s room to improve.” —Justin Feil

ran in the “Prince” on April 10 “to express our deep disappointment with the University’s decision.” While saying that they were grateful for the chance to compete for Princeton athletics, they asserted that they “believe the University’s choice not to allow senior spring-sport student-athletes to return for their final competition seasons is the incorrect one.” Acknowledging that allowing “all classes of spring-sport athletes to return for an extra year could strain resources … we believe the opportunity for current seniors to finish their spring seasons next year at Princeton is feasible — and a chance the Class of 2020 should have been afforded.” They added that they “hope that this opportunity is not yet lost” and that the “University will align itself with the NCAA and reconsider its decision.” Pointing out that there “is extensive precedent for Ivy League student-athletes graduating in four non-consecutive years,” they asserted that “this year’s senior spring-sport student-athletes could not have foreseen the COVID-19 pandemic; they did not have the luxury of taking the traditional redshirt route.” Conceding that the NCAA is “not perfect,” the athletes asserted that the organization’s March 30 decision “gave us the chance to be treated like every other undergraduate: allowed to return to our schools and our extracurriculars for another on-campus season if we wanted. Princeton has taken away that choice.” In conclusion, they stated that while Princeton and the Ivy League often “stand out from the NCAA for the right reasons; today, they stand out for the wrong ones.” In fallout from the Princeton decision, Inside Lacrosse has reported that Tiger senior men’s lacrosse stars Michael Sowers, Connor McCarthy, and Philip Robertson have entered the NCAA transfer portal. Such a move would give them the chance to play a final season at another school that is following the NCAA ruling on extra eligibility. —Bill Alden

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Former Princeton University men’s basketball standout and Tiger head coach Joe Scot t ’87 has been named as the head coach of the Air Force Academy men’s basketball program. S cot t, who prev iously guided the Falcons from 2000-04 before taking the helm at Princeton where he went 38-45 from 2004-07, has added another former Tiger star and head coach, Sydney Johnson, as his associate head coach. In Scott’s first stint at Air Force, he led the program to a 51-63 record, highlighted by the 2003-04 campaign which saw the Falcons go 22-7 and advance to the first round of the NCAA tournament. The bright spot of his Princeton tenure came in the 2005-06 season when Scot t guided the Tigers to second place in the Ivy League as they went 10-4 in league play. After his three seasons at Princeton, Scott headed back to the Rocky Mountains to become the head coach at the University of Denver with the Pioneers posting a 146–132 mark in his nine years there from 2007-16. Over the last four years, Scott served as an assistant coach at Holy Cross from 2016-18 and most recently as an assistant at the University of Georgia from 2018-2020. Johnson ’97, for his part, succeeded Scott as the head coach at Princeton, going 66-53 from 2007-11. The Tigers won the Ivy title in the 2010-11 campaign, defeating Harvard 63-62 in one-game playoff to earn the league’s automatic berth to the NCAA tourney. Princeton fell 59-57 to powerhouse Kentucky in the first round of the tournament and that proved to be Johnson’s last game coaching the Tigers as he left to guide Fairfield. In eight seasons coaching the Stags, Johnson led the program to a 116-147 record. He was fired from the position in March 2019 and spent last season working as an analyst on college hoops telecasts.

PU Men’s Volleyball Has 5 Make All-EIVA

Five members of the No. 12 Pr inceton Universit y men’s volleyball team have been named as all-conference performers by the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA). Senior George Huhmann was named to the All-EIVA first team while senior Parker Dixon, junior Joe Kelly, and sophomore Jerod Nelsen earned All-EIVA second team honors. Senior Greg Luck was tabbed AllEIVA honorable mention. Huhmann, who was the the Uvaldo Acosta Memorial EIVA Player of the Year in 2020 and the EIVA Rookie of the Year in 2017, garnered All-EIVA first team honors for the fourth time in his career. Named EIVA Offensive Player of the Week on January 6, Huhmann, a 6’11 native of St. Louis, Mo., joined the 1,000-kill club in a 3-2 loss to No. 2 UCLA. He led the EIVA in service

SUDDEN IMPACT: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Kari Buonanno, left, looks for the ball in a game this spring. Freshman midfielder Buonanno was named last week to Inside Lacrosse’s All-Rookie Team. The only Ivy League player included among the 10 selections, Buonanno tallied 18 points (14 goals, 4 assists) through five games in 2020 as the Tigers went 3-2. In addition, Buonanno, a 5’6 native of Providence, R.I., added 14 draw controls, six ground balls and five caused turnovers to solidify herself as one of the top two-way midfielders in the freshman class. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) aces per set with 0.56 and also ranked inside the topfive in points (243), points per set (4.42), kills (186), kills per set (3.38), and service aces (31). Huhmann had 11 matches with at least 10 kills. Dixon, a 6’6 resident of Dallas, Texas, was selected as an All-EIVA honoree for the third time in his career. In 2019 he was named to the All-EIVA first team and in 2017 he was named to the All-EIVA second team. He finished third on the team in kills and kills per set with 122 and 2.7 and had double figure kills in seven matches. The 6’2 Kelly, who hails from El Segundo, Calf., earned postseason recognition for the second time in his career as he was named All-EIVA second team in 2019. He led the Tigers and finished fourth in the EIVA in assists per set with 9.58 and assists with 527, while leading the team in digs with 78 and ranking second in digs per set with 1.42. Nelsen, a 6’7 native of Monte Sereno, Calf., had a breakout season for Princeton, being named EIVA Offensive Player of the Week on February 3, American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Player of the

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Seven Princeton Wrestlers Earn Academic Honor

Seven Princeton University wrestlers have earned recognition as Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Academic Achievement Award winners, the league announced last week.

Sophomores Patrick Glory, Quincy Monday, Grant Cuomo, and Travis Stefanik, junior Patrick Brucki, along with seniors Ty Agaisse and Kevin Parker were Princeton’s honorees. Only those among the squad’s 10 EIWA Championships competitors were eligible for the honor. Among those recognized, five were EIWA place-winners, all of whom were also NCAA Championship qualifiers. Glory won the EIWA title at 125, while Monday was the runner-up at 157, Brucki took third at 197, and Cuomo at 165 and Stefanik at 184 were sixthplace finishers. A ll seven were A ll-Iv y honorees, with Glory, Monday, Parker, and Stefanik earning first-team honors, Cuomo and Brucki getting selected to the second team, and Agaisse being named as honorable mention. Glory was also the Ivy and EIWA Wrestler of the Year. The juniors and seniors in the group have declared concentrations, with Brucki a civil and environmental engineering major, Agaisse majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology, and Parker studying philosophy.

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While the NCAA announced in late March that member schools could extend an extra year of eligibility to all spring sport athletes, Princeton University has decided that it will not allow student athletes who withdraw from school this spring to get that additional season. As reported in the Daily Princetonian on April 9, Princeton Director of Athletics Mollie Marcoux Samaan ’91 sent an email that day to spring sport athletes advising them of the University’s position on the issue. In her email to the athletes, Samaan noted that “due to the University’s strong belief that all students should remain in school now more than ever, Princeton has decided that it will not approve the necessary waivers for students who withdraw from the Spring ’20 semester to use their 5th year of eligibility at Princeton.” The Ivy League had previously announced that it would not be changing its policy that prevents graduate students from competing in athletic events, thereby limiting athletes to four years of undergraduate athletics. Ivy schools learned last Thursday that “withdraw and re-enroll” eligibility would be an institutional decision, with Yale and Princeton administrations electing to disallow a loophole that would have created an option for Ivy seniors to play during the spring of 2021 semester through withdrawing from school now and returning next year with the necessary waivers. According to a statement from University Spokesperson Ben Chang to the “Prince,” the determination came from Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber. “The ultimate decision was made by President Eisgruber in consultation with other administrators,” said Chang. Samaan, for her par t, showed her sympathy to the athletes in the email. “I know this news will be very disappointing,” said Samaan. “I am very sorry I don’t have different news to share.” In response to Princeton’s decision, a group of current Princeton student-athletes wrote an editorial under the condition of anonymity that

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was looking for a new baseball head coach after Brian Dudeck stepped down, he applied for the job and felt an immediate comfort level upon coming to the campus for the interview process. “Right off the bat, the staff and everyone were v e r y w e l c o m i n g,” s a i d George. “The players went on some of t he inter v iews so I got to see them and what they felt about the old coaching staff, what they really liked and what coaching staff before me could have improved on. I took that into consideration in developing my answers and my routine for what I wanted to do.” Learning early this year that he had been selected for the position, George was excited for the opportunity. “I was speechless; I am at a young age but I have been coaching eight years and had the experience under my belt,” said George. “Now I could start testing myself as a head coach to see if I could build a program to be one of the top in the state and the region.” Meeting with the PDS players in January, George made his goals clear and his approach resonated right away. “T he message was to build on the program and the tradition that they already have in years past,” said George, who is taking over a team that advanced to the state Prep B final last spring. “They have been pretty successful, they have had state champions. My message to them was that we are going to build on this tradition, we are going to get back to where we are supposed to be. I told the

BY GEORGE: Pat George enjoys the moment after helping to coach Jackson Memorial High baseball team to a Group IV South sectional title in 2018. Earlier this year, George took the helm of the Princeton Day School baseball program, succeeding Brian Dudeck.

kids my expectations and what I wanted them to do; to set the bar high and have them achieve that every single day. It was perfect, you could tell how amped up and excited they were.” That excitement translated into a strong work ethic as the squad started its preseason practices. “They were ready to go; they were group texting and group emailing each other,” said George. “We saw it at practices, every drill we did was quality rep after quality rep. There was no time off. They showed a lot of improvement from day one. Once we established the routine and what we were supposed to do day in, day out, everyone followed it to a tee. They went above and beyond, they stayed out afterwards to get some extra swings and some extra reps and work on the things they thought they were weak on. That is a big compliment to them. They know their skills better than I do so for them to take responsibility and build on that, it is incredible to see at such a young age.” It was upsetting for the players to have that progress put on hold as the PDS campus was closed indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, with the school going to remote learning. “There was anxiousness, they were ready to go and just get the season started,” said George. “It was a somber mo ment. They were so down after all of the work they had put in. It is what it is; it is out of our control.” While George can’t guide his team on the diamond for the time being, he is still coaching the team virtually. “I am keeping in touch with the team; there are a couple of days of check-in a week where I ask them what they are doing and t hey w i l l re sp ond t hat they are working on this or working on that,” said George. “They have actually taken more initiative and they are doing online workouts through Google Hangouts or Zoom where they are all on together virtually.” In the time that George did get to spend with the team on the field, he saw his players’ batting prowess as a strength. “I think our strength was going to be our offense; my game plan, my strategy, and my philosophy is that we were going to be aggressive at the plate,” said George. “I am giving the kids the chance to go up there with an approach instead of just free swinging at any time. They have a plan in mind. T h e y r e a l l y i m pr e s s e d me, we could do a lot of different things. It wasn’t just like every hitter is the same. Some guys could drive it on the gap, some guys were slap hitters, and some guys could put it on the ground and run it out to first.” In the event that the season is resumed, George

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Pat George is only 31 years old, but he has paid his dues when it comes to coaching baseball. After playing for the St. John Vianney High School baseball program and then going on to Rutgers where he took a break from the game to focus on his studies, George had stints as an assistant coach at St. John Vianney, Bishop Eustace, and Jackson Memorial. In addition, he helped coach Hamilton Post 31 of the Mercer County American Legion League (MCALL) to the 2017 state legion title game. In ref lecting on those stops, George said he was inf luenced by t wo head coaches in particular, Bishop Eustace’s Sam Tropiano and Jackson Memorial’s Frank Malta. “Eustace is one of the prem ier p ower s i n t he state; coach Tropiano has been there since the late ’80s,” said George. “It was incredible to learn from a guy like that, all of the knowledge he has of the game helped me boost my knowledge and my career. Jackson is a big power in the state and coach Malta has done great things over there. Being able to see those kids in the hallway every day and talk to coach Malta every day, that was best of all the coaching experiences.” Growing from those experiences, George got the itch to become a head coach himself. “L ast year, I decided that I wanted to run a program and build my own program,” said George, a history and social studies teacher at Jackson Memorial. W hen G eorge lear ned that Princeton Day School

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Robert Jefferson Wolfe Robert Jefferson Wolfe, 72, died on March 31, 2020 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He and his wife Barbara have also been residents of Ringoes, New Jersey, since 1980. The cause of death was complicat ions f rom myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare form of bone marrow cancer which he had battled courageously and cheerfully for 15 years. Bob was born on April 13, 1947 and was raised in South Orange, New Jersey. His parents, Albert Lewis Wolfe and Olga Maurer Wolfe, pre-deceased him. Bob graduated from Columbia High School, South Orange, NJ, in 1965, where he was senior class president. He graduated from Princeton University in 1969 with a degree in Philosophy. At Princeton, he participated in crew for two years, and sculling became one of his interests later in life. Af ter graduation, he joined the Army Reserves

and was on active duty at Fort Sam Houston in Texas from October 1969 until February 1970. Then he attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he met his wife and fellow student Barbara Burgess. They were married in December 1973. After graduating with an MBA in 1972, Bob worked for Stanford University before returning to NJ in 1974 to work as Assistant Treasurer of Princeton University. I n 19 7 6 , P r i n c e t o n launched a 2,000 + acre mixed use real estate development project, the Princeton Forrestal Center. Bob, as a partner of the consulting firm K. S. Sweet Associates, was instrumental in leading the development of this project throughout his career. In 1993, he formed his ow n company, Picus Associates, which continues to this day (under new ownership) to manage the Princeton Forrestal Center on behalf of Princeton University. Bob enjoyed seeing the physical results of his work materialize over time, and he believed that real estate development should be concentrated in areas with appropriate infrastructure, while rural lands should be protected and the natural environment preserved. Bob believed in contributing his time and expertise to his community. He served on the Boards of McCarter Theatre ( Princeton ), the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association, and Princeton In Communit y Service (PICS, placing undergraduates with nonprofit internships for summer work experiences). At the time of

his death, he was a member of the Board of NJ Conservation Foundation and its Treasurer. He enjoyed tennis, travel, photography, and sculling. He also enjoyed spending time with extended family at a cabin on Garnet Lake in the Adirondacks. Bob was very supportive of Barbara’s equestrian interests and passion for dressage. They have owned a horse farm outside of Princeton since 1980. They began spending winters in Wellington, FL, in 2000, initially for equestrian activities, until Bob discovered sculling on Lake Wellington. With two partners, he purchased and managed the Florida Rowing Center, a winter sculling school based in Wellington, which continues today. After he retired in 2018, Barbara and Bob became Florida residents. Bob is sur vived by his wife of 46 years Barbara (Burgess); his sister Susan Wolfe Lauffer (spouse Don Lauffer) of Bartlesville, OK, and Madison WI; his brother William A. Wolfe (spouse Elizabeth West Wolfe) of Princeton, NJ; a nephew Andrew Wolfe who lives in Paris, France; and a niece Amy Powell Burruss who lives in Muskogee, OK. He is remembered for his wonderful smile, consistently optimistic approach to life, kindness, and generosity. An online video memorial service for immediate family members was held on Sunday, April 5. A memorial service for friends and colleagues will be held later this year in Princeton, after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided and travel restrictions have been lifted.

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Charitable contributions may be made in his honor to MDS research at Columbia University, where one of his doctors oversees an MDS research program doing cutting-edge research to understand and combat the disease. An alternative for charitable contributions is the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, one of the premier land conservation organizations in the U.S. Since 1960, NJCF has protected over 125,000 acres of natural areas and farmland in New Jersey. Check payable to: Trustees of Columbia University; mail to Dr. Azra Raza, MDS Research Program, Columbia University Medical Center, Milstein Hospital Building, 6GN-435 177 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032. Check payable to: New Jersey Conservation Foundat ion ; mail to Michele Byer s, E xecut ive D irec tor, Bamboo Brook, 170 Longview Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931.

liam C. Bruschi, her parents G eorge and Emma Zim merman, and her brother George F. Zimmerman. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Robert and his wife Linda, Lauren and her husband Rod, Paul and his wife Katrin; her two granddaughters, Amy Jablonski, Kristen Wade and her husband Chris; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Will and Emma Jablonski and Gavin and Amelia Wade. She is also survived by her sister, Juliet Zimmerman, and many nieces and nephews. Due to COVID-19 a memorial mass and a celebration of Marion’s life will celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in Marion’s memory to: Johns Hopkins Medicine for COVID-19 Research at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/ coronavirus/giving.html or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospit a l, 501 S t. Ju de Place, Memphis, TN 38105; www.stjude.org/donate/ donate-to-st-jude.html.

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Longtime resident of Princeton and Skillman, Claudio Spies, Professor of Music, Emeritus at Princeton University, died peacefully on April 2 at his home in Sonoma, California, just one week following his 95th birthday. He had come to Princeton in 1970 with his family, and moved to Sonoma in 2013 to live with his eldest daughter, Caterina. Claudio was a prominent composer and music theorist engaged at the forefront of 20th-century music during a time of dramatic change. He was considered a leading expert on Igor Stravinsky, with whom he enjoyed close friendship and collaboration for nearly 30 years, and facilitated the premiere of one of Stravinsky’s last major works, ”Requiem Canticles,“ at Pr inceton’s McCar ter Theatre in 1966. Claudio’s own compositions were performed often at Princeton as well as in several other venues both nationally and internationally. Carlos Claudio Spies was born on March 26, 1925, in Santiago,

Chile, of German-Jewish immigrant parents. He came to the United States in 1942, at age 17, driven by a passion to study music; and he attended the New England Conservatory of Music and the Longy School of Music. After earning undergraduate and master’s degrees from Harvard, he taught at Harvard, Vassar, and Swarthmore before joining the Princeton faculty. Following his retirement from Princeton in 1998, he continued to teach at The Juilliard School until he was 85. Claudio became an American citizen in 1966. A s a s cholar, Claud io wrote a series of seminal articles on the serialism of Stravinsky, and subsequently a number of important articles on Schoenberg, Berg, Brahms, and others. He was fascinated by language, and spoke five of them fluently while continuing to study others. His compositions often combined his multilingual and musical talents, setting to music the poetry of Celan, Enzensberger, Yehuda Halevi, May Swenson, Shakespeare, Dylan Thomas, Paul Auster, and others. He set works in English, Spanish, German, Old Italian, Hebrew, and Latin. At Juilliard, Claudio created its first course in the study of manuscripts. He always loved perusing original manuscripts with handwritten notes, for insights into the composers’ thinking. His excitement about these studies was captured nicely by an interview he gave for a New York Times article in 2009: “There’s hardly a page in which there isn’t something to stimulate a musician’s imagination. Even the color of the ink.” Claudio also referenced discovering an adjustment Mozart had made within an opera to have the most critical word in a phrase coincide with the highest note, and said, “That’s a glaringly lovely case, and the difference is a gleaming composition lesson. Seeing that, one smiles for a full week.” Claud io was pre - de ceased by his beloved daughter, Tatiana, and former wife, Emmi Vera; and is survived by his children Caterina (Myron Reece), of Glen Ellen, California; Michael (Claudia) of New York; Leah (Alex Winck ) ; and Susanna, both of Los Angeles; as wel l as g ra ndch i ldren Jake, Elijah, Ben, Olivia, and Julia. A memorial service will be planned at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donat ions may b e made to : w w w.sheldrickwildlifet r ust.com or w w w. musiciansfoundation.org.

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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

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to place an order:

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• Deadline: 2pm Tuesday • Payment: All ads must be pre-paid, Cash, credit FOR card, or check. CONDO RENT: Prune shrubs, mulch, cut grass, ELDERCARE AVAILABLE: Young Lawrenceville. 2nd floor, 2 BR, weed, leafin clean up and removal. woman$15.00 with many years experience • 25 words or less: • each add’l word 15CLASSIFIEDS cents • Surcharge: $15.00 for ads greater than 602 words length. TOWN TOPICS bath, LR, DR, kitchen, laundry room, Call (609) 954-1810; (609) 833-7942. GETS TOP RESULTS! & driver’s license with own car is balcony, freshly painted, very clean. available. • 3 weeks:looking $40.00 • 4 weeks: $50.00 • 6 weeks: $72.00 • 6 month and annual discount rates for P/T or F/T job. Available 04-01-13t Whether it’s selling furniture, finding $1,600/mo. plus utilities. 1½ month lost pet, or having a garage sale, anytime including nights.with Call (609) • Ads line aspacing: $20.00/inch • all bold face type: security $10.00/week deposit. (848) 221-6569. ROSA’S

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Taking care of Princeton’s trees Local family owned business for over 40 years

TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf

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 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 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

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 HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-10-20 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN?

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tf LOOKING TO RENT YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER? Place an ad with TOWN TOPICS! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf

CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf

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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

HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, masonry, etc. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www. elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com It’s time for deck rehabilitation & refinishing! tf

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All around cleaning services to fit your everyday needs. Very reli able, experienced & educated. Weekly, biweekly & monthly. Please call Matthew/Karen Geisenhoner at (609) 587-0231; Email creativecleaningservices@outlook. com 04-01-8t SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Due to the current environment that we all are facing, business will resume when the state gives the all clear. Be careful! Be safe! (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 04-01-tf 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

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A. Pennacchi & Sons Co. Established in 1947

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Heidi Joseph Sales Associate, REALTOR® Office: 609.924.1600 Mobile: 609.613.1663 heidi.joseph@foxroach.com

Insist on … Heidi Joseph.

Mercer County's oldest waterproofing co. est. 1947 Deal directly with Paul from start to finish.

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Over 70 years of stellar excellence! Thank you for the oppportunity.

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PRINCETON OFFICE | 253 Nassau Street | Princeton, NJ 08540

609.924.1600 | www.foxroach.com

©2013 An independently operated subsidiary of HomeServices of America, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, and a franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.© Equal Housing Opportunity. lnformation not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation.

Gina Hookey, Classified Manager

Deadline: Noon Tuesday • Payment: All ads must be pre-paid, Cash, credit card, or check. • 25 words or less: $24.80 • each add’l word 15 cents • Surcharge: $15.00 for ads greater than 60 words in length. • 3 weeks: $63.70 • 4 weeks: $81 • 6 weeks: $121 • 6 month and annual discount rates available. • Employment: $35

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~ Pool Repairs & Rebuilds ~ Pool Openings ~ Weekly Service Call Anytime to Schedule • 908-359-3000

AT YOUR SERVICE Since 1955

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James E. Geisenhoner Home Repair Specialist

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Specializing in the Unique & Unusual

Call Anytime to Schedule • 908-359-3000 Since 1955

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Fully insured 15+ Years Experience Call for free estimate Best Prices

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF OUR FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS Although our showroom is closed, WE ARE OPEN! Please call us 737-2466 and we can discuss all your ﬂooring, kitchen/bath needs!

More ways to shop: You are (virtually) invited: • We are taking orders via phone and crecit card • We are accepting and delivering material • Visit our website and shop our products! • Send us pictures and sizes and we can estimate costs • We are installing commercial/residential jobs • We can send you ideas using a room visualizer

American Furniture Exchange

30 Years of Experience!

At Regent, your choices are unlimited...

Antiques – Jewelry – Watches – Guitars – Cameras Books - Coins – Artwork – Diamonds – Furniture Unique Items I Will Buy Single Items to the Entire Estate! Are You Moving? House Cleanout Service Available!

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Daniel Downs (Owner) Serving all of Mercer County Area

Please just know we are still available for virtual visual consultations and can ship samples directly to you. We will focus on providing digital communications via Skype, Email, Website and Facebook to continue while we are seperated, together. You, your families and your business are in our thoughts.

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References Available Satisfaction Guaranteed! 20 Years Experience Licensed & Insured Free Estimates Excellent Prices

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

HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-10-20 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf

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 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

WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf LOOKING TO RENT YOUR HOME THIS SUMMER? Place an ad with TOWN TOPICS! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf OFFICE SUBLET: Nassau Street near Washington Road. Private entrance, first floor. 13’x14’, 10’ ceiling, 2 windows. 2 workstations available. Shared kitchenette & bath. All utilities included, including wifi. $850/month. Email: rcarch@verizon.net 04-01-3t CONDO FOR RENT: Lawrenceville. 2nd floor, 2 BR, 2 bath, LR, DR, kitchen, laundry room, balcony, freshly painted, very clean. $1,600/mo. plus utilities. 1½ month security deposit. (848) 221-6569. 04-15 HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf ELDERCARE AVAILABLE: Young woman with good references is looking for an eldercare job. Available 24/7. Call anytime (917) 375-6776 or (609) 775-7511. 04-15

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FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

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CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf ELDERCARE AVAILABLE: Young woman with many years experience & driver’s license with own car is looking for P/T or F/T job. Available anytime including nights. Call (609) 789-4452. 04-15

American Furniture Exchange

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30 Years of Experience!

even with a plastic bag. We can’t control the weather, but we can offer you a free, fresh and dry replacement paper if you stop

by our office at 4438 Route 27 N. in Kingston.

609-306-0613

Daniel Downs (Owner) Serving all of Mercer County Area

BLOOM WHERE YOU’RE PLANTED AND GROW!!

LAWN MAINTENANCE: Prune shrubs, mulch, cut grass, weed, leaf clean up and removal. Call (609) 954-1810; (609) 833-7942. 04-01-13t

NURSES DOCTORS HOSPITAL STAFF EMTS PHARMACISTS POLICE FIRE FIGHTERS DELIVERY DRIVERS MAIL CARRIERS RESTAURANT WORKERS TRUCK DRIVERS GROCERY CLERKS TEACHERS VOLUNTEERS

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. 04-01-5t CREATIVE CLEANING SERVICES: All around cleaning services to fit your everyday needs. Very reli able, experienced & educated. Weekly, biweekly & monthly. Please call Matthew/Karen Geisenhoner at (609) 587-0231; Email creativecleaningservices@outlook. com 04-01-8t SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Due to the current environment that we all are facing, business will resume when the state gives the all clear. Be careful! Be safe! (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 04-01-tf

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Sales Representative/Princeton Residential Specialist, MBA, ECO-Broker Princeton Office 609-921-1900 | 609-577-2989(cell) | info@BeatriceBloom.com | BeatriceBloom.com

Linda Twining

Sales Associate NJAR® Circle of Excellence® 2013-2019 Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609.439.2282 c 609.921.1050 o ltwining@callawayhenderson.com LindaTwining.com

EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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This spacious, 6-bedroom beauty in one of Princeton’s most admired neighborhoods offers more than just traditional good looks and room for everyone in the household. Behind all the handsome millwork and pretty built-ins are loads of smart features - everything from water filtration to an electric vehicle charging station. Even less tech-savvy buyers will fall for new Viking and SubZero appliances, fresh landscaping, custom California walk-ins and a new luxury master bath by Baxter Construction. Just reduced to $1,999,000

Barbara Blackwell Broker Associate 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542

(609) 921-1050 Office (609) 915-5000 Cell bblackwell@callawayhenderson.com For more information about properties, the market in general, or your home in particular, please give me a call.

Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Subject To Errors, Omissions, Prior Sale Or Withdrawal Without Notice.

Dear Neighbors, Friends, and Clients,

We advertise these properties for sale with no intention to disrespect the gravity of the COVID-19 situation we are all facing, as we have some clients that need our services now more than ever. We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and sound at this time, and our thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives are most affected. Sincerely,

The Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty Team

INTRODUCING

WINANT ROAD • PRINCETON $4,950,000 Call awayHenderson.com/id/NJME285908

PRINCETON KINGSTON ROAD • PRINCETON Susan L ‘Suzy’ DiMeglio $1,749,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME290858

INTRODUCING

HASLET AVENUE • PRINCETON Barbara Blackwell $1,599,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME285802

INTRODUCING

Realtor® owned CONSTITUTION HILL EAST • PRINCETON Susan L ‘Suzy’ DiMeglio $949,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME291964

MORRIS DRIVE • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Kathryn Baxter $904,500 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME294212

NEWLY PRICED

INTRODUCING

RIVER MILLS DRIVE • FRENCHTOWN BORO Russell Alan Poles $799,900 C all awayHenderson.com/id/NJHT105828

MOUNTAIN AVENUE • PRINCETON Linda Twining $790,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME293604

CAMERON COURT • PRINCETON Linda Twining $685,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME294080

RIVERWALK • PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP Danielle Spilatore $639,900 C allawayHenders on.com/id/NJMX120964

LEXINGTON DRIVE • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Margaret Foley ‘Peggy’ Baldwin $479,900 C allawayHenderson.com/id/NJME287044

STATE PARK DRIVE • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Owen ‘Jones’ Toland $399,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME292078

CLIFFVIEW COURT • WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP Anne Setzer, Janice Wilson $1,190,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME293496

LAMBERTVILLE 609.397.1974

PENNINGTON 609.737.7765

MONTGOMERY 908.874.0000

PRINCETON 609.921.1050

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Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Subject To Errors, Omissions, Prior Sale Or Withdrawal Without Notice.