Town Topics Newspaper May 13, 2020

Volume LXXIV, Number 20

Spring Home & Real Estate Pages 32-33 For Arts Groups, Online Content is a Lifeline Worth Keeping . . . . . . 5 Interim Superintendent Galasso Brings Experience, Expertise to PPS . . . . . . . . . . . 10 School Budget Update Among Council Meeting Topics . . . . . . . . . . . 12 McCarter LIVE Presents “In Conversation with Oskar Eustis” . . . . . . 16 Cory Thrived in Final Season with PU Women’s Lax . . . . . . . 23 Kwafo Emerged as Standout for Stuart Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Celebrating Little Richard and Paul McCartney 50 Years After Kent State . . .15 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors . .18, 19 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Classified Ads . . . . . . 30 Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 14 New To Us . . . . . . . . . 22 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 28 Performing Arts . . . . . 17 Real Estate . . . . . . . . 30 Religion . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Topics of the Town . . . . 5 Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Princeton Health Officer Reports COVID-19 Progress on All Fronts On Tuesday, May 12, when the Princeton Health Department reported no new COVID-19 cases or deaths in the previous 24 hours and three more COVID-19 patients recovered with isolation complete, Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser expressed cautious optimism about the effects of social distancing. The state is also seeing declines in new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.

“Social distancing efforts in New Jersey are starting to make tremendous improvements in a few of our epidemiological trends of note,” he wrote in an email. “New Jersey is seeing a decline in new positive cases, hospitalizations, and fewer reported deaths per day. These three metrics began exponential growth in early April and fortunately we are seeing a larger decrease each day since May has started.”

Grosser attributed the improving counts to social distancing and other efforts of residents in Princeton and throughout the state. He pointed out that Princeton has been seeing a decline in new cases, though there was an uptick in numbers last Friday because of new counting criteria that include probable cases, individuals who have not been tested but are COVID-19 symptomatic.

Grosser also noted positive trends in Princeton’s long-term care facilities, where many of the cases and most of the town’s COVID-19-related deaths have occurred.

There have been nine COVID-19-related deaths at the Princeton Care Center, with 36 confirmed cases, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), and Acorn Glen assisted living facility has reported five deaths with 18 confirmed cases.

“Everyone is aware Princeton’s longterm care centers have been the epicenter of COVID in our community,” Grosser said.

“Both Princeton Care Center and Acorn Glen have been battling outbreaks since early last month. We are happy to report they are slowly seeing cases recover and fewer positive cases, but they are still in need of personal protective equipment (PPE) and staff.”

Princeton has called for help from the county and state for additional equipment and personnel, and the Princeton Police Department has shared equipment with both facilities, Grosser said.

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Alexander Street/Road Set to Reopen Friday Alexander Street/Road in Princeton and West Windsor is scheduled to reopen on Friday, May 15 after six months, following concurrent Mercer County and New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) projects that replaced three bridges over the D&R Canal, the Stony Brook, and Alexander Creek.

The new bridges between Princeton and West Windsor are complete, the sidewalks are open for pedestrians, and Mercer County and the NJDOT are in the process of final paving and striping.

“It’s great to have this major project coming to a conclusion and to have the road opened back up,” said Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert. “We all benefit when necessary investments are made in our vital infrastructure, even though the disruption caused by construction can be painful.”

Princeton Municipal Engineer Deanna Stockton added, “It has been an excellent example of how the state, county, and municipality can be flexible and work together to achieve a common goal.”

Lempert emphasized the importance of Alexander Street/Road access to Princ-

eton as one of only three main entrances to Princeton from Route 1 and the east.

“This investment will be fully appreciated when the stay-at-home order is lifted and we begin the return to work,” she said.

In the context of the current pandemic the Alexander Street/Road three bridges project may not seem the high priority crisis that it seemed when it was first announced. The necessary closure, starting November 6, 2019, was of particular concern to the merchant community, as variable message boards on Route 1,

Interstate 295, and elsewhere provided information about projected travel times on different routes into Princeton.

Resourceful drivers planned different timetables and routes coming into town, with some employers implementing flex time or telecommuting for employees. But it was impossible to avoid long lines of traffic and delays when traveling into and out of town, especially on Washington Road or Harrison Street — until March, when the pandemic and stay-at-home orders Continued on Page 7

Philanthropist Betty Wold Johnson Dies, Was Matriarch of the Johnson Family Betty Wold Johnson, who provided major support to many local civic, community, and arts organizations, has died at the age of 99. The Hopewell resident, who formerly lived in Princeton at a house she recently donated to The Hun School, was the mother of New York Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, who is the U.S. ambassador to Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Johnson was married to Robert Wood

Johnson III, grandson of the founder of the Johnson & Johnson Company. They had five children before his death in 1970.

She married Douglas Bushnell in 1978.

He died in 2007.

Though she was quiet about it, Johnson’s generosity to local causes was well known. She recently donated $500,000 in honor of McCarter Theatre’s departing Artistic Director and Resident Playwright Continued on Page 13

“THE FISH POND”: For week three of our Community Comes Together Campaign, we invited local children to send in their nature photos . Ewan, age 6, took this creative photo of trees reflected in a pond . See the Town Topics website and Facebook page for all submissions for this week . Next week’s project will feature poems .

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For Arts Groups Closed During Shutdown, Online Content is a Lifeline Worth Keeping Last Thursday evening, Princeton University Art Museum Director James Steward delivered a public lecture online. A total of 965 people participated, more than the museum would ever be able to squeeze into its auditorium.

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TOPICS Of the Town Originally envisioned as a way to keep patrons engaged during the COVID-19 shutdown, the use of online content by arts organizations has turned out to be more than just a stopgap measure. Locally, nationally, and internationally, museums, theater companies, dance troupes, orchestras, and presenting organizations are finding a favorable response to the variety of programs they are making available online — so much so that they are planning to incorporate it into their regular schedules and repertories.

“There is a set of outreach opportunities that is now possible because of the digital efforts we’ve made.

Why would we not try to sustain them? ” said Steward. “Going forward, it has to be both. Once you open the door and discover that people not just locally, but in geographically remote areas are actually hungry for your content, it presents a wonderful opportunity.”

The museum clocked more than 1,300 viewers at an April 30 lecture online by David Adjaye, the architect designing a new home for the institution. “People were dialing in from all over the globe, and staying on,” said Steward. “So we’re assuming that digital programming will be a mainstay in the future, even when the vaccine [for COVID-19] comes along.”

While the stages are dark at McCarter Theatre, Mann and Resident Producer Debbie Bisno have been busy curating and producing a series of online videos, interviews, and classes. “We’re super happy about the response,” said Managing Director Michael Rosenberg. “I think it will absolutely be a part of our future. Especially with programs like the recent online interview with Emily and Oskar Eustis [artistic director of New York’s Public Theater], where they dug into their shared experiences and what they think

the future is going to be like. It offers our audience an insight that wasn’t there before.”

Rosenberg and Bisno have been thinking about ways they can use online content to help introduce incoming Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen, who will take over from Mann in August.

“Hopefully, we won’t still be on lockdown by then, but we won’t be able to get people together in large numbers,” said Rosenberg. “This can be a way to not only introduce her, but also the artists she wants to bring to McCarter. It’s a great chance.”

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After canceling six concerts at the end of its spring season, Princeton University Concerts (PUC) asked all of the internationally known musicians and performers who had been booked to create a video message for patrons. All of them participated. For the organization’s popular “Up Close” series, which brings audiences on stage with the performers, the number of viewers was four times what it would have been in person. PUC also runs a list of streaming resources that is updated daily, keeping patrons informed on opportunities to experience a wide range of performances online.

“There is something sort of eye-opening about the platfor m,” said Director Marna Seltzer. “There has been this incredible appetite for viewing music online and staying connected.

Right now, we’re discussing all sorts of solutions for fall, given we don’t know where we’ll end up by then. While nothing is ever going to replace a live concert, this gives us an opportunity to think about our audience in a different way.”

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KEEPING AUDIENCES ENGAGED: When American Repertory Ballet streamed excerpts from its recent production of “Giselle” to patrons, the favorable response encouraged the company to continue presenting online content once it is safe to return to live performances.

not only for the classes but also for “Conversations with Artists” programs and collaborations with Princeton University Art Museum. “We expect that even after we’re able to do classes in person, we will still offer some content online,” said Acting Executive Director Jim Levine.

“We see that there is an appetite for it. And it gives artists a wider audience.”

The digital programs also expand the Arts Council’s geographic reach. A patron recently enrolled a grandchild who lives in North Carolina. “What’s that saying?

Necessity is the mother of invention,” said Levine. “It’s necessary, and we’ve been able to invent.”

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s (PSO) Musical Director Rossen Milanov recently posted on Facebook an excerpt from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 by musicians from the three orchestras he leads — the PSO, the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, and the RTV Slovenia Symphony Orchestra. “A Musical Bridge” is just one of the programs the PSO has developed to keep audience members engaged. More than 3,000 people listened.

That posting was in addition to “Music Mondays,” the weekly performances by members of the orchestra; and “Cooking with the PSO” segments.

“The plan is to keep the digital content going in some capacity,” said Marketing and Communications Manager Carolyn Dwyer. “I think everybody realizes that at this time, it’s sort of a pivot. We’re reaching new audiences this way, and that’s on everyone’s agenda.”

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A mix of behind-the-scenes and meet-the-artists footage is part of ARB’s digital content. In addition, the ballet company recently posted excerpts from its production of Giselle, which premiered in February. Future plans include streaming ballets from the “New Heights” program that also premiered this year.

The stay-at-home order has resulted in opportunities for dancers to try their skills in choreography and composition. “There have been some wonderful surprises,” said Hench. “They are expressing themselves in different ways and I think that’s going to be really exciting to see.”

The ballet school has also moved online, offering more than 100 classes a week that are a mix of pre-recorded video and live. “What’s surprising is that we have dancers in Japan, Italy, and Alaska who are able to have access and take these classes,” Hench said.

“We all can’t wait to be back on stage and in the studio, but this process is inspiring new kinds of programming. We’re doing scenario planning right now. What is exciting is the new content and new ideas emerging from this process.

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People and Stories: The Power of Words will be holding eight Wednesday sessions beginning May 13, from 1-2:30 p.m. The fee is $75. The course is a collaboration with Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Evergreen Forum.

While the program is currently at capacity, those interested can add their names to the waitlist by emailing programs@princetonsenior.org.

Inspired by the People and Stories/Gente y Cuentos program founded by Sarah Hirschman in 1972, this online class will read and discuss different short stories each week.

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The Alexander Street / Road closure crisis was, in some ways, a warm-up for Princeton and its leaders in preparing for the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m grateful to all of our community partners who came to the table to help us work through this,” Lempert said last September when the project with its November 6 to May six-month closure was announced. “It’s painful, but it’s important to support local businesses at this time. We can get through this together as a community.”

The old bridge over the D&R Canal, the NJDOT part of the project, was built in 1948 and was in poor condition. It was a three-span,

timber bridge with a timber deck overlaid with asphalt.

There was a six-foot-wide timber sidewalk on each side, with one travel lane in each direction and no shoulders.

The new bridge is a singlespan with a beam-supported concrete deck on reinforced concrete abutments. The outer edge of the structure and concrete wingwalls feature a wood façade, and the railings and guiderail meet current standards, according to the NJDOT. The new roadway includes two 12-foot lanes, two five-foot shoulders, and two five-footwide timber sidewalks with concrete curbs.

The Mercer County part of the project included replace m e nt of t h e t r u s s bridge over the Stony Brook a nd of t he s t r u c t u ra l ly

deter iorated br idge just north of Basin Street over Alexander Creek. The truss bridge was installed in 1989 as a temporary replacement to the structure in place at the time. Construction of a permanent bridge became a priority as the truss bridge began to deteriorate and the width was not adequate to accommodate bus and truck traffic. Bridge railings and guiderails were upgraded to meet current standards.

Both Mercer County bridges were built with the same roadway configuration as the new D&R Canal Bridge constructed by the NJDOT, and the design of all three bridges is respectful of the historic nature of the D&R Canal and surrounding area, according to the NJDOT. The three bridges were replaced simultaneously, using

accelerated bridge construction techniques, which significantly reduced the required closure time of Alexander Street/Road from approximately nine-12 months to less than six months.

Mercer County and NJDOT coordinated with the tow ns of Pr inceton and West Windsor, with Princeton University, and with regulatory agencies such as the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), NJDEP Historic Preservation Office, D&R Canal State Park, D&R Canal Commission, and NJ Water Supply Authority.

“I want to thank the county and state for making this investment in our area, and I also want to thank everyone for their patience as the work was completed,” said Lempert. “The community should know that talks with the DOT are already underway for replacement of the Washington Road bridge.

The good news for this future project is that unlike the Alexander project, it will not require a complete road shutdown, as the area is not under the same environmental constraints.”

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In addition, William Paterson and Mercer have an existing partnership enabling MCCC students to obtain their William Paterson degree on Mercer’s West Windsor Campus in the majors of early childhood education, psychology, and liberal studies. The new 3+1 agreement applies to four-year degree programs offered by William Paterson on the MCCC campus, or on William Paterson’s main campus in Wayne.

“Providing an excellent education that is affordable and accessible have always been our goals at Mercer County Community College, and at no time has that been more important than now,” said Mark Matzen, chairman of the MCCC Board of Trustees, who served as MC for the virtual signing ceremony. “This innovative agreement with William Paterson will make it easier for our students to complete their education and embark on fulfilling careers without the crushing burden of college debt.”

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Interim Superintendent Brings Experience, Expertise In Critical Areas to the PPS Job When Barry Galasso takes over leadership as interim superintendent of the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) on July 1, he’ll be bringing with him many years of experience, particularly with a critical background and expertise in online learning and in leading school district searches for top administrators.

hees Township School District, Galasso has served 21 years as superintendent in three different New Jersey school districts. Upon retirement he was appointed executive director of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators representing all superintendents in the state. For eight years he served as executive director of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, an educational service agency based in Doylestown, Pa., working with 13 school districts and their school boards.

Galasso, who received his doctorate in education from Rutgers University, has taught courses in administration, curriculum, and leadership at Rutgers, Rowan, Farleigh Dickinson, Delaware Valley, and Gwynedd Mercy University.

Galasso noted that, having conducted more than 20 searches for top administrators in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, he hoped to use that experience to help the Princeton BOE. “In fact the organization that I led in Bucks County assisted all 13 Boards of Education in selecting new executive leadership,” Galasso wrote in an email. “In Pennsylvania and New Jersey, I conducted dozens of board of education retreats, administrative and community goal- and objective-setting meetings.

The purpose was to provide all the stakeholders a forum using a consensus-building model to determine the priorities of the community.”

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Barry Galasso Galasso, whose appointment was announced at last week’s Board of Education (BOE) meeting, will continue in his position for about six months to a year as the BOE searches for a permanent replacement for Superintendent Steve Cochrane, who will be stepping down at the end of June. Galasso has been in public education for five decades as a teacher and administrator and has worked at every level of leadership: department chair, assistant principal, supervisor, principal, and superintendent.

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lenges facing the PPS in the current crisis, with many uncertainties about the extent to which students will be on campus or online for classes and other activities next fall, Galasso acknowledged, “What has occurred has been a remarkable shift in how we are providing education. School closure has caused public educators to shift to online learning in a matter of hours. It has created opportunities for educators to be creative, innovative, and developers of delivery methods. I am sure that our focus will be to evaluate and provide training to develop methods that are effective for all kids.”

As a member of the board of the 21st Century Cyber Charter School, an online public school in Downington, Pa., and a lead developer of Bridges Virtual, a Bucks County Intermediate

Unit initiative training teachers to be online instructors,

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also been on the front lines in delivering online instruc tion. “I have taught online at universities for a decade, and I develop new skills each semester to enhance the experience for my students,” he said. “It takes time and support to do it well.”

G alasso descr ibed t he Bridges Virtual program, which was created five years ago. “The program was designed to meet a host of nee ds, includ i ng hybr id learning opportunities for high school students and op- portunities to share classes

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Galasso’s experience in virtual learning was of particular interest to the Princeton BOE in its search for an interim superintendent, noted PPS BOE President Beth Behrend. “Dr. Galasso’s background made him unique among all of the candidates we spoke with because of his experience with remote learning,” Behrend said. “He is familiar with its advantages and shortcomings. His perspective and ideas will be helpful as we plan for how to safely and responsibly meet the needs of our students in an uncertain and ever-changing environment.”

Students First In his br ief comments at last week’s virtual BOE meeting, Galasso applauded the Princeton schools for their focus on students and emphasized that he shares that philosophy. “The Princeton School Board, administration, faculty, and staff are all student-first people,” he said. “They make decisions based on what’s best for students, and when you do that you can’t go far off track.”

In subsequent remarks sent by email, he continued, “The Princeton school district has a proud tradition of providing an outstanding education for its students.

It is important to recognize and honor the work of the entire school community for their contribution to student success. Organizations that are successful recognize that it’s important to focus on areas of improvement that are identified. They realize that a continuous improvement strategy is necessary to meet all the needs of a diverse population of learners. Building capacity, supporting the staff, and developing new strategies are necessary to meet the ongoing challenges.”

Behrend echoed Galasso’s student-centered philosophy in describing the Board’s priorities in their search for an interim leader. “It was important to us that we find an interim who shared our focus on equity and on students being at the center of all that we do,” she wrote.

“We wanted someone with a proven track record of leadership, who could provide concrete examples of ways in which they had solved challenges involving student achievement and equit y, the diverse needs of special education students, the development and mentoring of staff, fiscal management and budget constraints, communication with stakeholders, and, of course, crisis management.”

She continued, “We wanted someone who would not just ‘warm the seat,’ someone with energy and enthusiasm, ready to roll up their sleeves, embrace our mission, and help us move forward with our current goals and initiatives.”

Behrend emphasized the impor tance of Galasso’s “broad array of skill sets,” as well as his extensive experience. “This will help us keep our PPS team (Board, administrators, teachers, staff, students, families, and community) aligned, growing together, and moving

forward collaboratively as we seek a new permanent superintendent to lead us into the future,” she said.

Commenting on the outgoing administration’s “comprehensive and st udentcentered” transition plan, Galasso looked forward to the challenges ahead. “I intend to listen and learn, address the fiscal challenges that will arise, develop a strong governance team, and transition with the current leadership to ensure that there are multiple planning strategies in place to address the uncertainties that lie ahead,” he said.

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A s a re s u lt of G iv i ng Tuesday Now, Womanspace raised over $5,000 from individual donors, board members, and businesses in 48 hours. The Womanspace board had 100 percent participation and matched donor gifts.

Womanspace has also announced that it has been the recipient of a number of grants in the recent weeks.

The nonprofit, which aids individuals and families affected by domestic violence, has received grants from the Lawrence Township Community Foundation as well as the Princeton Area Community Foundation. Additionally, Amazon has donated $2,500 worth of gift cards.

Womanspace is still fully operating its Emergency Safe House, Transitional Housing, and hotlines. The money raised will be used for these programs and more.

The organization is unable to accept physical donations at this time but encourages individuals to donate on the website (womanspace.org) if possible.

In compliance with Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order No. 138 extending New Jersey’s “Stay at Home” order, Womanspace’s administrative and counseling offices will remain closed. For administrative matters, phone messages will be checked regularly and emails can be sent to info@ womanspace.org, which is checked regularly.

Regional Chamber to Hold Career Development Webinar

The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber will hold a special webinar, “Career Development: Critical in This Time of Crisis,” on Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. The webinar is free, but registration is required.

The event is part of the Trenton Economic Development Series. Participants will be Merodie Hancock, president of Thomas Edison State University; and Dennis Devery, vice president for enrollment management at

Thomas Edison. John Thurber, vice president for public affairs at the University, is moderator. Christine Curran, vice president of membership development at the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber, serves as host.

The coronavirus is creating long-lasting changes to every part of the economy and disrupting many career paths. Career development prepares for an uncertain future and helps people get through the stressful conditions that the virus has created. Hancock and Devery will discuss learning opportunities that can help make candidates more marketable. They will provide tips for how to best position new-found skills when the economy recovers.

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Princeton Medical Center Gets “A” in Patient Safety

Princeton Medical Center (PMC) earned another “A” in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization that evaluates hospitals nationwide on how well they protect patients from preventable errors, injuries, and infections.

The letter grade was announced April 30 in the Spring 2020 edition of the Hospital Safety Grade, a comprehensive, peer-re viewed rating developed by The Leapfrog Group. The grades are published twice a year. PMC has earned five A’s in a row and a total of 13 since the grades were first published in 2012.

“This achievement is a testament to the skill and dedication of our physicians and staff,” said Barry S. Rabner, president and CEO of Penn Medicine Princeton Health, which includes PMC. “Their commitment to safe, highquality patient care is evident every day.”

T he safet y g rades account for hospital-acquired infections, surgical errors, and patient falls, as well as process measures that promote patient safety such as nurse staffing levels, how medications are ordered and administered, and whether specially trained physicians care for patients in the ICU/ CCU. The analysis also includes patient survey results regarding the responsiveness of hospital staff, the quality of communication with doctors and nurses, and communication about medications and discharge.

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Princeton is also ramping up its contact tracing efforts. Over the past eight weeks the Princeton Health Department, with its core staff of an inspector, parttime nurse, and two school nurse volunteers, has contacted more than 150 positive COVID cases and more t han 1,0 0 0 contac t s of those cases.

“We need to continue to expand our contact tracing efforts,” Grosser said, “especially as the governor’s stay-at-home order is slowly lifted sometime next month.” Princeton Municipal Administrator Marc Dashield and Police Chief Nick Sutter have assigned park ing enforce ment officers to the health department team. With that addition, Princeton has the recommended number of six contact tracers.

“We have been so fortunate to have residents of Princeton with strong public health, medical backgrounds to provide guidance and support to our department,” Grosser said. “Several local residents have been assisting the depar tment with contact tracing, communications, and PPE allocation in order for us to continue to make our mark locally in flattening the curve.”

Grosser added, “There is a tremendous amount of work left to be done before we get back to any type of normalcy, but we need to remember that in just two short months, Princeton has changed the course of this pandemic through community teamwork to socially

distance and protect one another.”

The Princeton Health Department on Tuesday reported 159 total cases, with 66 active positive cases and 71 recovered COVID-19 cases w ith isolation complete.

There have been 15 confirmed COVID -19-related deaths with seven additional probable (not tested but COVID symptomatic) COVID-19 deaths in Princeton.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy in his Tuesday press briefing reported 198 new deaths from COVID-19 in the previous 24 hours for a total of 9,508 COVID-19-related deaths in New Jersey, with 898 new positive tests for a total of 140,743 cases.

Murphy pointed out that the number of new cases is down 60 percent and the number of hospitalizations is down 47.6 percent from its peak on April 14, but he emphasized that residents need to continue practicing social distancing to avoid future surges in numbers.

The NJDOH reported on Tuesday, May 12, that 5,426 Mercer County residents had tested positive for COVID-19 and that 349 in the County had died from COVID-19 complications.

There have recently been significant increases in testing in the state, but actual numbers of COVID-19 infections, locally and statewide, probably surpass confirmed case numbers because of testing backlogs and residents who have not been tested.

For more infor mation, visit princetoncovid.org or covid19.nj.gov.

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All teachers in the state Lawrence Township Foundation Annual funding of LTCF Essay Deadline Extended; from major donors Bristolwho submit a group of 15 Awards Emergency Grants Win Ride in a Balloon Lawrence residents hardhit by the COVID-19 crisis will have more access to food, emergency programs, and mental health counseling, thanks to special grants recently awarded by the Lawrence Township Community Foundation (LTCF).

In a recent virtual meeting, t he B oard of LTCF awarded $ 50,0 0 0 to 14 local nonprofits that are helping people cope with the pandemic. The Foundation had tabled the usual spring grant process to enable it to quickly respond to e m er g i ng com m u n it y needs. The $50,000 is a record amou nt g iven by LTCF, which is usually able to award half that amount in each of their two grant cycles per year. It does not include the $20,000 awarded in April from an emergency grant from Bristol-Myers S quibb, which was immediately distributed to organizations providing food assistance.

The additional $25,000 added to the regular funds available was made pos sible in part by an emergency gift of $5,000 from The Lawrenceville School.

The board also tapped into a special “rainy day” fund that had been sequestered in interest-bearing accounts for several years. The account, known as the Bill Guhl Fund, was the result of a fundraising program to honor Guhl upon his retirement from his position as temporary manager of L aw rence Tow nsh ip. He was also a charter member of the LTCF Board when it formed in 2002.

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“The board members were very concerned about the impact of the virus on Lawrence residents,” said Rachel Cantlay, president of the all-volunteer organization.

“While we have sparingly used some of the money for special projects, like Community Conversations and Hurricane Sandy, the volunteer board unanimously agreed that with the terrible results of the pandemic on the people of Lawrence, now was the right time to go all in.” Donations came in from individuals specifically to support the special COVID-19 grants, too,” she continued. “We appreciate community support, including that from the volunteer LTCF board members, and The Lawrenceville School.

However, even w it h t he $50,000, we were unable to totally fund the more t ha n $72,0 0 0 i n ac t ua l funds requested.”

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The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning and PNC Bank have extended the deadline to June 1 for students to take par t in the 17th annual PNC Bank A m er ic a n Pat r iot E s s ay Contest by writing a short essay on the topic “What the American Flag Means to Me.” The Grand Prize winner will receive the opportunity to take a ride in a hot air balloon at this year’s 38th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning in Association with PNC Bank, July 24-25-26 at Solberg Airport in Readington.

T he dead line to enter has been extended to allow those learning remotely and staying home a way to stay connected to the annual summer festival.

The Festival VIP Grand Prize package includes a hot air balloon r ide for two, four Blue Sky Club VIP tickets, and the opportunity to meet one of this year’s concert headliners, which in the past have included t he Jonas Brot hers and Demi Lovato. Second- and third-place prizes will also be awarded.

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Update on School Budget Among Topics at Council Meeting A presentation by Princeton Public Schools (PPS) B u s i n e s s A d m i n i s t r a to r Matt Bouldin was among the items at Princeton Council’s May 11 meeting, held virtually via Zoom. Bouldin and PPS Finance Chair Brian McDonald updated the governing body on the budget, which was recently passed by the Board of Education.

Bouldin discussed efforts that have been made since the COVID-19 crisis closed t he s chools. “T he good news is that we should have some net savings for our current budget year, which should allow us to add some fund balance or cash in the bank,” he said. “We don’t know yet how much that will be.”

McDonald added that they have been working hard to identif y oppor tunities to save funds, and have found in the neighborhood of $1 million. “We’re describing this as a budget, but I think of it as a snapshot,” he said.

“We think it is highly likely this budget w ill change.

We’ll need to take a second look in late August or early September, when we learn about the aid numbers [from the state of New Jersey] and when we have a better idea on costs related to COVID-19.”

Bouldin said that while remote learning is for the most par t working well, there are many students in general and special education who are falling behind.

“We have an obligation to keep these kids moving at an acceptable pace,” he said, adding that effor ts may be made over the summer to help them catch up which could result in additional costs.

Regarding returning to the school buildings, School Board President Beth Behrend said a committee is meeting every other week to try and plan for every

possible way t his m ight be put into action. How to facilitate transpor tation, whether to order personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper social distancing are among the concerns.

“This will hopefully help us deal with what comes, because we really don’t know what’s coming,” she said.

Council member Michelle Pirone Lambros reported that work is being done on a small business resiliency fund, which is planned to be in place by the end of May. Funds would go to businesses that have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

“Once it is in place, we will announce ways for individuals and organizations to donate as well as the application process.”

Lambros also relayed that the town’s Economic Development Committee has been discussing the reopening of local businesses, including how restaurants and retailers can accommodate social distancing by possibly using parks and plazas and extending sidewalks.

Mayor Liz Lempert stressed that people are encouraged to vote by mail for the upcoming primary election, which was moved to July 7. June 30 is the last day to submit a vote-by-mail application. Information is available at princetonnj.gov.

A n up date by Mu n ici p a l Ad m i n i s t r ator Marc Dashield on goals and priorities led to an extensive discussion on which have become more urgent than others, due to the coronavirus. Lempert urged Council members to take a close look at the goals they are associated w it h and get back to Dashield with information on their progress.

The next meeting of Council is Tuesday, May 26.

—Anne Levin

Virtual Volunteers Help Save Sourland Forest

Volunteers from Florida, Wyoming, and California are among those helping a local nonprofit to address a major problem in Central New Jersey.

“We are facing an enormous challenge. Over one million trees in the Sourlands will be killed by the emerald ash borer within the next few years,” said Laurie Cleveland, executive director of the Sourland Conservancy. “We reached out for volunteers to help find a creative solution and have been amazed by the response!”

Volunteers Claire Hamerlinck, Megan Washington, Saige White, Rui Zhao, Anne Woolley, Lynn Robbins, Hilary Persky, and Marylou Ferrara have joined the Conservancy’s Ash Tree Crisis Team (ACT). The group is working together virtually to create a campaign to raise awareness about the issue of ash decline and provide residents with the tools they need to help restore the forest from their own homes.

Last year, the Conservancy worked with nonprofit and municipal partners to plant over 3,000 trees and shrubs in public parks and preserves. “This year, we were planning to plant even more, and encourage other local and state organizations to focus their efforts on the Sourlands, too.” said Roger Thorpe, the Conservancy’s Stewardship Committee chair. “When the virus struck and we all had to stay home, we couldn’t just do nothing. We knew we had to try something different.”

The 90-square-mile region provides critical breeding habitat and serves as an impor tant stop - over for migrating birds. The forest provides clean water, hosts many threatened and endangered plant animal species, and was recently recognized as an important source of carbon sequestration.

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They reached out to local retailer John Hart at Rosedale Mills for help. The result is a unique planting “kit” complete with fencing to protect plantings from deer browse.

Each $10 kit will contain one native tree seedling, 6’L x 5’H 14-gauge fencing, one metal stake, and three zip ties. Three different varieties of trees will be available to choose from. Participants may order kits online and pick up on select days at the Conservancy’s office building parking lot in Hopewell.

The team also wanted to develop a plan to help individuals and families who would like to participate, but either did not have the space to plant or could not afford to purchase kits due to COVID-19. To request a free tree, visit the link on the Conservancy’s website sourland. org/act-ash-crisis-team.

“We would love to offer a free tree kit to anyone who requests one,” said Cleveland. “We’re looking for more sponsors and donors to help offset the cost. In the meantime, we will fill requests as we receive donations.” Those who would like to donate trees should click “Donate a tree kit” on the tree order form.

Fund for Women and Girls Aids Relief & Recovery Fund

The Fund for Women and Girls has donated $50,000 to the Princeton Area Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund to address the most urgent needs in greater Mercer County.

With this donation, the Fund for Women and Girls joins a coalition of funders that has raised more than $2.1 million for the Princeton Area Community Foundation COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund to support local nonprofits serving our community.

“We are proud to be partnering with the Community Foundation to provide rapid, emergency support to organizations serving vulnerable women and children during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis,” said Cathy Schaeder Batterman, Fund for Women and Girls co-chair.

Founded in 1998, the Fund for Women and Girls is a diverse group of individual philanthropists who come together, identify organizations, raise funds, and donate to make a difference. Last year, the Fund awarded nearly $200,000 to local nonprofits.

The Fund currently focuses on low-income families, single mothers, and their children facing food insecurity, uncertain health care, and lost income intensified by the COVID-19 crisis.

“We can make a greater impact on our community when we give together,” said Karen Collias, Fund for Women and Girls co-chair.

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The farm store at Terhune Orchards is open daily and stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese, meats, baked goods, pantry items, plants, and much more. Terhune continues to support and source from local farms and small businesses.

Contactless, porch-side pick up is available, as is delivery within 10 miles of the farm. All items and prices are posted on the website shop.terhuneorchards. com /farm-to - door. Terhune also accepts phone orders at (609) 924-2310.

Customers are asked to schedule pick up or delivery for the next available date, currently within an approximately four-day time frame.

For over 45 years, the farm has practiced high standards of quality and safety and remains committed to doing so now more than ever.

The store is still open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Customers are limited to four at a time while adhering to CDC guidelines, including wearing a mask and observing all social distancing measures. Hand washing sinks are available, and customers are urged to use them before entering the store. Fresh air flow and one-way traffic are encouraged by leaving doors open.

During spring, fields are being planted. The fruit trees are in full bloom. Beehives were delivered to ensure that fruit trees have a successful pollination. The public is invited to stroll through the trails or simply drive by with the windows open.

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The transportation management associations (TMAs) serving central New Jersey have teamed up to support local food banks with YouBike.WeGive, in recognition of National Bike Month. Greater Mercer TMA (Mercer and Ocean), Keep M i d d le s e x Mov i n g, I n c.

(Middlesex), and RideWise (Somerset) are challenging bicyclists to pledge to ride at least once during the month of May. In return, the TMAs will make a donation to food banks in their counties.

The League of American Bicyclists came up with May is National Bike Month in 1956, as a way to encourage safe bicycling for work, pleasure, and health. In response to social distancing measures the TMAs will not be hosting any in-person events and instead will celebrate Bike Month with a virtual challenge.

Cheryl Kastrenakes, executive director of Greater Mercer TMA, said, “Usually in May, we host our Bike to Work and Bike to Food and Friends Challenge. This year, we’re focusing on the ride not the destination. Biking is such a great way to get some exercise and feel mentally refreshed. We’re asking bicyclists to pledge to ride at least once during May. For every pledge, GMTMA will donate to Mercer Street Friends, Rise, and The B.E.A.T.Center.”

The ride can be around town, up and down a driveway, teaching a child to ride, or even a ride on a stationary bike. Riders are advised to remember to social distance. Bicyclists can pledge to ride at https://bit.ly/ vbmgmtma. Photos or stories about the ride or why you like to bike will also result in a donation to Mercer Street Friends, Rise and The B.E.A.T. Center.

Those who pledge to bike will receive a welcome email and a weekly theme, safety tips, and encouragement.

At the conclusion of Bike Month, the TMAs will host a virtual Bike Rally on Zoom to which all participants will be invited.

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Emily Mann. She was a fan of McCarter productions and attended many performances and gala celebrations.

“I loved Betty Wold Johnson. I loved her generosity, her tough mindedness and her wisdom,” said Mann in a statement. “I reveled in her warmth which covered a spine of steel. If she believed in you, she let you know it, and she always set the bar high. Bless you, Betty, for all you asked of us and all you gave us. I am only one of many who will miss you sorely.”

When the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad broke ground for its new home last year, Johnson was on hand for the celebration. “The Johnson family has been engaged w ith the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad since 1939 when we stocked our first ambulance with medical supplies, many from Johnson & Johnson,” said Mark Freda, president of the squad. “And for many decades, Betty Wold Johnson continued to support us, most recently with a generous gift to our capital campaign for our new building. Something we were surprised to learn about Betty was her keen interest in building design. She clearly enjoyed touring our new building while still under construction last October, asking many detailed construction related questions. We are very pleased that she got to see the building as it came close to being completed.”

The Princeton University Art Museum was another

recipient of Johnson’s generosity. “She was passionate about education and the arts, and particularly interested in art conservation,” said Director James Steward, who developed a friendship with Johnson. “Back when the museum was expanded in the eighties, she funded the conservation lab in our building. I had her come and look at it when we started planning our next planned expansion, to assure her that we would honor what she did.”

Steward last visited Johnson in January at her farm in Hopewell. “I had no hint that the end was coming,” he said. “She was frail, as a 99-year-old, but also strong and fully attentive. We visited close to two hours. I never got the sense that she was flagging.”

After becoming Princeton Public Library’s executive director in March. Jennifer Podolsky tried to arrange a meeting with Johnson, who has made major gifts to the library. But the COVID-19 crisis closed the librar y, and the meeting never took place.

“Mrs. Johnson’s reputation preceded her as one of the key figures responsible for the unprecedented two decades of growth and excellence enjoyed by Princeton Public Library,” Podolsky said in a statement. “Her fiscal generosity is apparent, but what I’ve learned from my colleagues here at the library and elsewhere in town is that her advice was also very valuable. Mrs. Johnson was very much a “big-picture” thinker.

‘In lear ning about her

support for library capital and endowment campaigns, I was particularly intrigued by her Challenge for Building Stewardship, when she matched gifts for a dedicated fund for building upkeep.

Part of her enormous legacy is that she wanted to ensure that the capital projects funded by her foundation were well cared for when she was gone. I know the library has taken her good advice and we hope we continue to exceed the expectations that accompanied her gifts.”

Johnson’s $11 million to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark was the single largest individual gift in its history. The Arts Council of Princeton, Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York City Opera, the Nature Conservancy of New Jersey, Liberty Science Center, the Lupus Research Alliance, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation are among the other organizations she helped support.

Johnson was also a football fan. Raised in Minnesota, she grew up listening to and watching University of Minnesota Golden Gophers games with her father, Dr. Karl Christian Wold. According to an obituary in The New York Times, she was enthusiastic about her family’s purchase of the Jets.

“Ms. Johnson used to refer to the Jets players as her ‘grandchildren.’ She was beloved by the coaches and the players, which was unique for someone in her position,” the obituary reads.

Two of Johnson’s five children survive her, as do 13 grandchildren.

—Anne Levin

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Books Library Hosts Albright Event Via Crowdcast

The Princeton Public Library will be hosting a live conversation between Madeleine Albright and Anne-Marie Slaughter via Crowdcast on May 15 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets for the event are $60, with proceeds to benefit the library; all tickets include a copy of Albright’s latest book, Hell and Other Destinations: A 21st Century Memoir.

The program is presented by the Phyllis Marchand Leadership Lecture Fund.

According to a review in Publishers Weekly, “Former secretary of state Albright weaves geopolitics with her own life story in this intelligent and personable memoir…. She proves to be a capacious storyteller, willing to share personal disappointments, such as the dissolution of her marriage, as well as professional accomplishments. This appealing memoir will charm readers interested in contemporary politics and women’s issues.”

A bestselling author and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Albright served as secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. AnneMarie Slaughter is the Bert G. Kerstetter ’66 University Professor Emerita of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University and CEO of New America.

To register, visit https:// princetonlibrary.org/albright. Tickets are available until 1 p.m. on May 15.

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Noting How Beneficial Organizations Have Been to Princeton Residents in Need

To the Editor: I am writing to let your readers know how beneficial two Princeton organizations have been to this resident who lives on the Great Road, which is not served by NJ Transit, and whose residents, before COVID-19 arrived, relied totally on the freeB bus to get into town or to the Princeton Shopping Center. The freeB bus has not been running for the past six weeks, so residents have had to piece together other means of accessing necessities which can be delivered to their homes.

Princeton has been extraordinarily active and generous in providing a number of organizations dedicated to helping other residents in need of food, pharmaceuticals, and more. One of these is Share My Meals, which is cosponsored by Isabelle Lambotte, her team, and a board supporting their efforts. Share My Meals delivers over 200 fully-prepared meals daily to Princeton families who, owing to the pandemic, no longer have adequate financial resources to purchase basic necessities or, like myself, are without transportation to access the markets to purchase them.

Share My Meals has distinguished itself from other similar organizations delivering meals to area residents by asking well-known Princeton restaurants, like Terra Momo, to donate a number of meals daily to a growing list of people who will be able to benefit from their generosity.

The other endeavor, Sew Many Masks, is supported by the Arts Council of Princeton. Having just run though all my medical masks, I am the fortunate beneficiary of two beautiful cloth masks produced by gifted designers in a striking mélange of colorful materials. Thanks to its volunteers, Sew Many Masks is now getting ready for its eighth day of distribution.

Princeton can indeed be proud of all the volunteers and businesses giving so generously of their time, meals, and unique skills, when they are most needed.

LIBBY ZINMAN SCHWARTZ Elm Road

Arts Council Thanks Community for Support of Sew Many Masks Project

To the Editor: Just one month ago, the Arts Council of Princeton was approached by town officials asking if the ACP would lead a community-mask making initiative. Eager to help, we added the Sew Many Masks endeavor to our roster of apART together projects within the week. What followed

was truly extraordinary.

Upon launching, the Princeton community has rallied behind this effort with commendable compassion and plenty of hands-on help. More than 1,000 masks have been hand-sewn and distributed to those who need them. Upon reaching this milestone, it’s important to recognize and thank the countless folks who’ve helped make this possible.

First to thank are the fabric-cutters and mask-sewers.

Many of them are anonymous, as these volunteers pick up fabric, and, in a day or two, return sewn masks! But they know who they are, and they should know that they have our appreciation. Two friends of the Arts Council, Carolina Firbas and Council member Leticia Fraga, deserve special recognition as they’ve contributed a combined 100 masks.

Our hats are off to them.

We have also been supported by a number of local organizations. Sakrid Coffee generously donated 4,000 disposable masks for the Arts Council to distribute quickly to those who need them. Custom Ink has provided hundreds of T-shirts that we convert into mask ties. The YMCA stepped up to accept (and launder!) fabric donations, which has been a huge help. And the staff at a variety of social service organizations have helped us to deliver sewn masks to people who otherwise would not have been able to receive them.

And finally, huge thanks to the staff of the Arts Council.

Our community is fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people who quickly, and creatively, rallied behind this idea. The entire apART together initiative has been a collaborative effort, and the Sew Many Masks project is just

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For information about Sew Many Masks, including how to request masks for you or someone you know, people are encouraged to visit the Arts Council of Princeton website.

JIM LEVINE Interim Executive Director, Arts Council of Princeton Witherspoon Street

Council Candidate Dina Shaw Gets Things Done; Is Not Afraid to Speak Up

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Dina Shaw for Princeton Council. Dina is a person who gets things done, whether it’s building and selling her tech business or her extensive track record in volunteering with many organizations in Princeton. I’m sure this will translate to her work on Princeton Council.

Dina is not afraid to speak up. Dina was the first person to bring concerns about overcrowding in our schools to the Board of Education. Mindful of the costs associated with educating students, Dina also persistently and effectively pushed the PPS administration and Board of Education to set up procedures to ensure that only those students living in Princeton were attending our schools. I was on the Board of Education at the time and was impressed with her persistence in showing up to Board meetings and speaking effectively. If she was able to successfully push the school administration and Board — unfortunately, no small feat — imagine what she can do for Princeton when part of the Council. With the upcoming implementation of the affordable housing plan, we can count on Dina Shaw to use her experience to effectively look out for us all in balancing the competing needs.

We need people in our local government who will speak up, ask questions, and get things done. Please join me in voting for Dina Shaw in the Democratic primary on July 7.

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Princeton-Blairstown Center “Eternally Grateful” For Philanthropy of Betty Wold Johnson

To the Editor: Like so many nonprofit organizations in the greater Princeton area, the Princeton-Blairstown Center (PBC) was incredibly fortunate to be the beneficiary of Betty Wold Johnson’s philanthropy. We join the community in mourning her loss, sending condolences to her family, and recognizing her incomparable support over six decades.

In the 1970s, Mrs. Johnson met PBC’s first executive director, John Danielson, and became interested in supporting opportunities for young people from low-income communities to spend a week or two in the woods of northern New Jersey. She helped the Center launch its first capital campaign to winterize buildings so we could move from offering only summer activities to providing yearround programming. She also provided vital support for the Center to build high-quality living accommodations for our staff, which were named The Johnson Apartments in her honor.

Mrs. Johnson later supported our second capital campaign that resulted in the building of Egner Lodge, a stateof-the-art dining room, kitchen, and gathering space. During the 1990s and 2000s, Mrs. Johnson supported the building of two modern washhouses and set up a facilities endowment. The Center’s facilities are often recognized as being best-in-class and much of that is due to Mrs. Johnson’s support.

The enormous impact of Mrs. Johnson’s generosity will be felt for many decades to come. The board, staff, and the young people of the Center are eternally grateful to this extraordinary philanthropist. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends.

PAM GREGORY President and CEO, Princeton-Blairstown Center

Expressing Thanks to PU President For Use of Track During Lockdown

To the Editor: On behalf of myself and Princeton runners and walkers at all levels of expertise, I would like to sincerely thank Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber, for making the University’s beautiful track available for our use during the CODIV-19 lockdown, when so many of our daily activities have been eliminated. While closely adhering to the directive to practice social distancing and avoid group activities, having the opportunity to improve our physical and mental health is greatly appreciated.

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The Ides of May: Little Richard, Kent State, and Paul McCartney otherwise known as the Break Up of the Beatles.

It’s no surprise that McCartney was assailed on all sides as a smug, lightweight ego trip by reviewers and fans caught up in the dynamics of the moment. The judgment carrying the most weight came almost 30 years later in 1999 when Neil Young inducted McCartney into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: “I loved that record because it was so simple. And there was so much to see and to hear. It was just Paul.

There was no adornment at all ... no attempt made to compete with the things he had already done. And so out he stepped from the shadow of the Beatles.”

While there may have been no conscious attempt to compete with what he’d accomplished with the Beatles, Paul made use of the same genius for melodies and medleys that helped transform the second side of Abbey Road from a scattered assortment of brilliant possibilities into a masterpiece.

Making McCartney, “I was like a professor in his laboratory,” Paul said in a 2001 interview with Mojo Navigator, referring to a very simple set-up, “as basic as you can get ... Even now that album has an interesting sound.

Ver y analogue, very direct.”

A High Set to Music Another more sig nif icant Mc Cartney-related revelation from t he ye ar 20 01 is expressed in a let ter to h is d au g hte r Mar y (first seen as the infant tucked into his jacket on the back of the album ): “I nearly had a breakdown. I suppose the hurt of it all, and the disappointment, and the sorrow of losing this great band, these great friends ... I was going crazy.”

If I say the LP’s fourth track, “Every Night,” is the equivalent of setting a radiant Saturday in April to music, you may rightly ask, “What were you smoking?”

And with good reason, since some notes scrawled to catch the spirit of that glorious day, April 25, 1970, begin with the words, “Magnificently stoned on a hill in Bucceleuch Park.” I still can’t pronounce “Bucceleuch,” a fact that mattered even less at the time, when nothing needed saying.

There are times that feel so good, so right that all you can do is look for music, something comparable to what Van Morrison meant by the “inarticulate speech of the heart.” After the first verse of “Every Night,” the last articulated words “to be with you” blend into to one of those wonders of Beatles music known as “middle eights,” only this one is too good for words (too marvelous, Cole Porter would say).

It’s the turning point of the song and the album, because the melodic line is so

Let’s get rid of that old man hate And bring our fellow man up to date.

—Little Richard (1932-2020) ood Golly, Miss Molly,” it looks like the death of Little Richard has invaded a column marking the 50th anniversary of Kent State, Paul McCartney’s first solo album, and the break-up of the Beatles. But surely there’s room for the man who taught Paul “everything he knows.”

By the time they formed a band, Lennon and McCartney had taken crash courses at the College of Little Richard, as can be heard in John’s frenzied “Dizzy Miss Lizzy” and Paul’s out-of-the-body and over-the-top “Long Tall Sally.” With some help from the singer who “came screaming into my life as a teenager,” Paul took rockand-roll-roller-coaster hysteria to another level in “Helter Skelter,” a fitting theme song for the state of the nation, whether you mean May 1970 or May 2020.

America Screaming Speaking of college, say you’re on the first day of a European tour, one of 36 American students, all but eight of them females. It’s a sunny afternoon in Delft, and you’re coming out of Vermeer’s house in a still-life spell feeling three centuries away from the U.S.A. You’re wandering through a street fair with calliopes and bump-em cars near a quaint park with swans when you hear a sound — no, it’s too big to hear, the sound descends on you, it attacks you, it eats you alive; it’s the sound of America screaming — “A wopboppa-LOO-BOP a-lop-BAM-BOOM! ” Yes! Glory be! Hallelujah, suddenly you’re a rock ‘n’ roll patriot ready to sing the anthem and salute the Stars and Stripes of joyous chaos (“I got a girl named Daisy, she almost drives me crazy”) — but except for one or two Daisys and Miss Mollys, most of the girls seem appalled and embarrassed by the neuron-shattering blast of “Tutti Frutti.”

Born in a Bus Station Kitchen Asked by a Rolling Stone interviewer circa 1970 how he came upon the explosive opening line of “Tutti Frutti,” Little Richard replied: “Oh my God, my God, let me tell you the good news! I was working at the Greyhound Bus Station in Macon, Georgia, oh my Lord, back in 1955.... I was washing dishes.... I couldn’t talk back to my boss man. He would bring all these pots back for me to wash, and one day I said, ‘I’ve got to do something to stop this man bringing back all these pots back to me to wash, and I said, ‘Awap bob a lup bop a wop bam boom, take ‘em out!’ and that’s what I meant at the time.”

“Good Golly Miss Molly” and “Long Tall Sally” were written in the same Greyhound Bus Station kitchen.

One-Man Band My copy of McCartney, bought from Cheap Thrills in New Brunswick 50 Aprils ago, is long gone, but the music’s on YouTube, free of the controversy surrounding Paul’s insistence on releasing his one-man album just ahead of Let It Be, thereby becoming the villain of the melodrama

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The singer himself has no resistance to the wordless flight, it’s so irresistible, so infectious, that it becomes a song-ending aria, Paul still crooning the last syllable of the last word in the last line, to his intended listener, the you-oo-oo-oo he wants to be with. And so pervasive is the pure wordlessness of it that when he briefly gives way to generic language like “believe me mama” you want to shout at him Little Richard-style, “shut up, shut up!”

Because the intrusion of that hackneyed phrase threatens to break the spell, the mystique of the moment, the sense that Paul has perhaps inadvertently revealed the essence of his art, his secret, his melodic DNA, as it becomes clear that the song he’s singing goes beyond the you that means his wife Linda, the mother of the baby named after his mother Mary, because according to the back story of the break-up, his almost breakdown, the you he wants to be with, that he’s trying to charm, impress, sway, is the “great band, these great friends” he feels he’s lost and that may be lost to him forever.

The extension of a you beyond L inda can also be read into the power and glory of “M ay b e I’m Amazed,” a musical, lyrical, spiritual triumph that e ve n t h e m o s t outspoken cr itics of McCartney had to admire.

Although the driving spirit of the song is love — of Linda, of life, of music, of what he’s making at that moment, he’s also a “lonely man,” in “the middle of something he doesn’t really understand.”

Three days after April 25, 1970, a date I thought worth recording thanks to a melodious combination of sun and spring and light and music, President Nixon authorized the invasion of Cambodia.

The Ides of May On May 4, 1970, the country was shaken by the shootings at Kent State (four students dead), and 10 days later at Jackson State (nine students dead). The national mood had been grim enough before those events. According to the prevailing view, young and old were profoundly estranged, so much so that “generation gap” seemed a grim euphemism; it was more gaping wound than gap.

In that season of our discontent, the refrain coming from FM stations and car radios around the country was “This summer I hear the drumming / Four dead in O-hi-o,” from “Ohio,” the song Neil Young composed only days after the shootings and rushed to record with Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

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On Sunday, May 24, after a friend’s marriage was solemnized at Kirkpatrick Chapel on the Old Queens campus at Rutgers, the scene outside was a microcosm of the state of the nation. In the aftermath of an event that was all about union, the wedding party stood divided into two distinct groups, young and old, freaks and straights, warily eyeing one another across an invisible battle line. While grimly tolerating the bearded groom and his mane of shoulder-length blonde hair for the sake of the occasion, various relatives of both newlyweds were staring daggers at the bearded best man with his massive Afro, and the African American maid of honor, and the motley assembly of shaggy graduate student types like myself. We were a poster-ready image of the enemy.

While we stood looking down the hill toward Somerset Street and the railroad embankment abutting the New Brunswick railway station, we heard the sound of brass and drums (“This summer I hear the drumming”) as an American Legion parade came marching up George Street, flags flying, and began passing directly in front of us. It was not a happy, celebratory sort of parade, not with the marchers combatively chanting “U.S.A. All the Way” and other patriotic slogans, but even so, it seemed for a moment that the deepseated American nostalgia aroused by the spectacle, the sound of drumbeats and brass, might cut through the chill, disperse some of the tension, maybe even inspire a shared smile between young and old. But no sooner had the marchers passed from view than two college students appeared running in the opposite direction, running, clearly, for their lives, with a posse of legionnaires, arms churning, in pursuit. The students had attempted to join the march and were now being tackled, pummeled, and beaten right before our eyes, one of them yelling “But we’re Americans, too!”

Obviously the attempt by the young to join such a march had been perceived as an aggressive act, a piece of un-American mockery. Once we fathomed what was going on, the younger members of the wedding party, including the best man, the newlyweds, and the maid of honor, charged down the hill to break it up. Seeing a freshly married bride and groom descending on them, the legionnaires backed off and hurried to rejoin the march.

The Most Important Lesson What makes Neil Young’s “Ohio” so effective isn’t the timing or the “Four Dead” mantra alone; it’s Young’s searing vocal.

In the liner notes to his 1977 album, Decade, he wrote, “It’s still hard to believe I had to write this song. It’s ironic that I capitalized on the death of these American students. Probably the most important lesson ever learned at an American place of learning.” n the 1970 Rolling Stone interview, Little Richard says, “We need to learn to live together because unity is going to make things happen, and where there’s unity, there’s strength. Division kills.”

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McCarter Presents Emily Mann “In Conversation with Oskar Eustis”; Artistic Directors Discuss Past Collaboration, Future of Live Theater

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c C a r te r T h e a t r e p r e s e n te d White, who in 1978 assassinated San … in conversation with new work.”

McCarter LIVE: In Conversa- Francisco Mayor George Moscone, and She adds that an artistic director has tion with Oskar Eustis on May City Supervisor Harvey Milk. to “keep in mind how to keep the artis8. The discussion was part of the the“I found the story shocking and beau- tic community going, and at the same atre’s ongoing McCarter@Home series tiful, because it clearly was an unhealed time keep your institution financially of livestreamed events. McCarter’s ar- wound in [ San Francisco] in 1981,” solvent.” tistic engagement manager, Paula T. Mann says. When White “got a slap on “I’m there to define what the purpose Alekson, curated the conversation. The the wrist for what seemed like two pre- of our work is, and to apply it to the event was hosted via Zoom, as well as meditated murders in the first degree, individual shows and programs we’re McCarter’s Facebook page. the city erupted in riot. The shock of doing,” offers Eustis. Underlining the Eustis became artistic director of San the verdict was something that rocked importance of ensuring that each proFrancisco’s Eureka Theatre Company in the city.” duction is consistent with the Public’s 1986, following his position there as Eustis recalls that the audience “was mission, he adds, “It’s my job to make resident director and dramaturg. He be- literally shouting at the stage! I had sure that not only the institution, but came artistic director of the Mark Taper never … had the experience of theater the mission that the institution upholds, Forum (Los Angeles) in 1989, followed that was actually a civic event. [Mann] becomes a permanent part of the New

by Trinity Repertory Company (Provi- had unleashed the real power of the York landscape.” dence, Rhode Island) in 1994. He has theater.”

Live Theater in the been artistic director of The Public TheThe Function of an Wake of COVID-19 ater in New York City since 2005. His Artistic Director Asked about the lasting implications association with Emily Mann predates Alekson asked both Mann and Eustis of COVID-19 for live theater, Mann says, her 30-year tenure as McCarter’s artisto delineate the “job description” of an “We are the industry that will probably tic director and resident playwright. be the last to reopen in a recognizable Their first collaboration was a produc- artistic director.

“I believe in artists running institu- way. We have to be in close proximity tion of Mann’s Obie Award-winning play Still Life. Speaking from his home in tions; there needs to be an artistic vi- with each other to create the work, and Brooklyn, Eustis recalls that Still Life sion,” Mann asserts. “Oskar’s vision and to share the work. What is theater? It — the result of Mann’s interviews with mine are not very far apart, because is live.”

S h e e ch o e s a n opt i m i s t i c com three people whose lives have been af- we are dedicated to giving voice to the fected by the Vietnam War — was “one voiceless; we love the classic repertoire ment she made during her remarks at of the most brilliant and piercing things I’d read. I was about 21 years old. This ______________ was before I’d met Emily; I just knew _______________ & Time: she’d written this Date brilliant play,______________________ and somehow we’d get___________________. the rights to do it.” our ad, scheduled to run “That’s how I got to meet Oskar,” says oughly and pay special attention to the following: Mann. “I remember Oskar calling with Taccone [the Eureka’s artistic diill tell usTony it’s okay) rector at the time]. We had what ended upnumber being, for me,�aAddress life-changing con� Fax � Expiration Date versation. I had never talked to a pair of directors, or a dramaturg [Eustis], who understood the play on such a deep level. So I got on an airplane, and I went out to San Francisco — and the rest is history. We became fast friends.”

Subsequently the Eureka commissioned Mann to write Execution of Justice. In Testimonies, Mann’s anthology of four docudramas, Execution of Justice is dedicated to Eustis. The play MCCARTER@HOME: McCarter Theatre presented an online conversation between Emily — which would premiere on Broadway Mann, its outgoing artistic director and resident playwright, and Oskar Eustis, artistic in 1986 — examines the trial of Dan director of The Public Theater.

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McCarter’s recent online tribute to her: historically theaters have reopened following plagues.

But Mann is sober about the many questions that will have to be considered. “Will people have the money to go to the theater?” she asks rhetorically.

“When will we know that we have either a vaccine or a medication that will give us some expectation that we are not risking our lives to go to the theater?

All these questions are brewing.”

“I think that when we come out of this, we’re going to be looking at making theater in different ways,” she continues. “I don’t think we all know in what ways yet, but we are going to have to be doing it more frugally. We may see how the electronic revolution we’re dealing with right now impacts the way we work. But one of the good things that may come out of it is that we’re going to have to strip down to the essentials, and the essence, of what theater is all about.”

Eustis agrees, adding, “We have to be very clear about why we’re necessary.

There’s going to be a huge demand on us to prove that we are an important part of the recovery from this, because the demand for resources is going to be everywhere.”

Although Eustis initially was unenthusiastic about turning The Public into a “digital company,” recently the theater livestreamed a new play by Richard Nelson, What Do We Need to Talk About?

Conversations on Zoom. Eustis reports that the production reached “50,000 views, from 30 countries.”

For Eustis the lesson is “We have to take advantage of all of the obstacles that are given to us. We take advantage of them by figuring out, ‘what we can learn from them? How can we produce within them?’” ann adds, “When you spend all day on Zoom meetings, boy do you want to have a live connection! People are going to flock back to a live event … when we can do it safely.”

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AN ORCHESTRAL FIRST: Composer Jose Luis Dominguez has created a work specifically for physically distanced orchestra, to be performed by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Montclair University Singers for a virtual world premiere on June 8.

(Photo by Fred Stucker) A RINGING ENDORSEMENT: Westminster’s Concert Bell Choir is among Westminster Choir College’s seven primary choirs. In September, the Bell Choir will begin its 42nd anniversary season.

Rider Gets Grant For Westminster Bell Choir

Rider University is the recipient of a $125,000 Presser Foundation capital grant to support the University’s renowned Westminster Concert Bell Choir.

The grant will be used to create a specialized rehearsal space on the first floor of the Fine Arts Center on Rider’s Lawrenceville campus, to which Westminster Choir College is scheduled to move this fall. The space will accommodate the choir’s extensive collection of handbells and Malmark Choirchime instr uments, and it will feature sound attenuation that will protect student hearing during rehearsals and minimize sound transfer to adjacent offices and classrooms. The grant will also provide a security system for the instruments, which have an estimated value of more than $200,000.

The Westminster Concert Bell Choir has made 11 solo recordings and has been featured on numerous television broadcasts, including Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and NBC’s Today show. The ensemble performs on the largest range of handbells in the world — eight octaves, from C1 to C9. Many of the bells are made of bronze and range in weight from four ounces to 11 pounds.

Westminster Choir College is a leader in education in the handbell world.

Thousands have attended Westminster for this very specific study, and Westminster is unequaled in the number of handbell ringers, conductors, clinicians, and composers it has produced since its training and performance curriculum was first developed in 1978.

The Presser Foundation supports music performance and music education of organizations that provide a broad range of classical symphonic, chamber, choral, and vocal music.

Since 1953, Westminster Choir College has received more than $820,000 in contributions from The Presser Foundation. In recognition of the Foundation’s generous support of this project and many others at Rider, the renovated space will be named The Presser Foundation Bell Choir Rehearsal Room.

“For 67 years the Presser

Foundation has touched and en hanced Wes t m ins ter’s music programs, campus, students, and faculty. Their support has resulted in activities that benefit the entire University and central New Jersey community,” said Dr. Marshall Onofrio, dean of the Westminster College of the Arts. “We are deeply grateful for their continued support.”

Westminster Choir College is a four-year music college and graduate school that prepares aspiring musicians for careers as performers and as music leaders in schools, universities, churches, and professional and community organizations. It offers seven undergraduate degrees and 12 graduate degrees.

“The Presser Foundation trustees felt it was important to be part of the College’s transition to the Lawrenceville Campus,” said Teresa Araco Rogers, the Foundation’s executive director, noting the organization’s long history of support of Westminster Choir College.

“The renovation of rehearsal space for the celebrated Bell Choir aligns perfectly with the goals of the Foundation’s Capital Support grant making area.”

The integration of the Choir College into the Lawrenceville campus is part of Rider’s vision for the Westminster College of the Arts as a vibrant arts community that effectively serves the needs of students of the 21st century. Established in 2007, Westminster College of the Arts is composed of two divisions in addition to Westminster Choir College: the School of Fine and Performing Arts and the Westminster Conservatory.

Upcoming Programs in McCarter LIVE Series

McCarter LIVE: In Conversation with Dylan McDermott is among the upcoming online events scheduled by McCarter Theatre Center. It will be held on Friday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m., as part of the ongoing series being held by the theater.

On Wednesday, May 13 at 4 p.m., a live conversation with Irene Sankoff and David Hein, authors of the Tony - w i n n i ng Broadw ay musical Come From Away, will be streamed in “Social Distance in 30 Minutes.”

The authors will discuss their unique career trajec-

tories, artistic partnership, and how they are maintaining their creative inspiration during current times.

McDermott, the Golden Globe-winning actor familiar to local audiences for his appearances in Tennessee Williams’ Baby Doll, will talk with Artistic Director Emily Mann about their theatrical history and their shared passion for Williams.

To r e g i s te r for t h e s e events and explore further offerings, visit mccarter.org.

Shakespeare Theatre of NJ Hoping for Full Season

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is planning for a nearly full season on its Main Stage series for 2020-21, but in a different order than originally planned.

Bonnie Monte, artistic director of the Madison-based company, wrote in an email to subscribers and supporters that while all is subject to change, the season will begin with Waiting for Godot August 5-23. Scheduled to follow are The Dresser, Macbeth, and A Midwinter Night’s Dream, followed by The Metromaniacs and En-

chanted April.

Waiting for Godot will star Tony Marble, Kevin Isola, and Michael Stewart Allen. A talkback with them and Monte will follow every performance.

The Shakespeare Theatre’s Outdoor Stage and Summer Professional Training Program are on hold. For more information, email BoxOffice@ShakespeareNJ.org or call (973) 408-5600.

Orchestra Commissions Work For Physically Distanced Orchestra

In response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, and to express gratitude to frontline medical and service workers, the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) has commissioned a new work, Gratias Tibi, for physically distanced orchestra and choir from José Luis Domínguez.

The Montclair State University Singers, longtime NJSO partners, will join the musicians of the NJSO for a virtual world premiere on June 8. All performers will record their parts individually from home, and each part will be stitched together to create the finished work.

Gratias Tibi, which means “thank you” in Latin, offers a message of thanks to all frontline workers who have responded to this unprece-

dented emergency with bravery and compassion.

“There are some situations that require true heroism,” Dominguez said. “First responders, doctors, nurses and everyone on the front lines — they have the skills and calling and devotion to put themselves in harm’s way.

They are not with their families so that we can be with ours. They are fighting for us, and this hits really close to the heart.

“We say ‘thank you’ every day, but sometimes those same words become more meaningful because there is a sincere intention behind them that makes an entire world of difference. I thought the most honest thing to do with this piece was to write something as simple as ‘thank you’ in Latin to make it universal.

The piece is written with a full heart and humble attempt to express that very special, profound gratitude.”

NJSO Music Director Xian Zhang said, “Throughout history, composers have responded to major events of their time, and José Luis’ new work speaks to this unprecedented moment. We have all been moved by the ways musicians all over the world have found new ways to connect us from afar, and we are so grateful for the cour-

age and sacrifice of the brave frontline workers meeting the challenges of this pandemic.

Gratias Tibi expresses all of these emotions through the universal language of music.”

“T he COV I D -19 shutdown yanked artists across the world off stage without warning,” said Anthony Mazzocchi, director of the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University.

“Dr. Buchanan and her University Singers, alongside the NJSO, are developing something brilliant. These moments of beauty that rise from an awful situation give me so much hope for our art during an otherwise heartbreaking time. I can’t wait to witness the process and product of this partnership that we have valued so much through the years.”

Domínguez, a frequent NJSO summer parks and family concert conductor, and artistic director of the NJSO Youth Orchestras, is an accomplished composer whose works have been performed by orchestras and ballet companies in South America. Ballet de Santiago premiered his most recent ballet, La Casa de los Espíritus, to acclaim in his native Chile.

For more on Gratias Tibi, visit njsymphony.org/gratiastibi.

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Call for Artists: NJ Emerging Artist Series

The Monmouth Museum’s well-established New Jersey Emerging Artist Series has announced an open call to welcome artists to apply to become a NJ Emerging Artist for the 2020-2021 series.

The focus of the Emerging Artists for the next series will be representing the underrepresented in the arts, as it applies to all fields and disciplines.

“We look to thoughtfully engage a broad group of artists and prioritize diversity in all areas, including gender, age, background, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and the special needs community,” said said Donna Kessinger, executive director.

“The focus is to encourage the artistic expression of those artists underrepresented in the art world, at their point of emerging in their next career level as an artist.”

By creating a platform and providing a voice to these diverse perspectives, the exhibits and their workshops can provide an inclusive and interactive space for artistic exploration and support a collaborative environment for attendees.

The New Jersey Emerging Artists Series consists of annual monthly solo exhibitions to showcase the new work of NJ artists who are emerging into their next phase as artists. The Nilson Gallery in the Monmouth Museum provides an opportunity for these artists to exhibit their work.

Selected artists are guided through the exhibition process, provided promotional materials, and give an Artist’s Talk during their exhibition, offering the public insight “THE DEPTHS”: NJ Emerging Artist alum Ry An created this mixed recycled media work. The into their artistic process. All focus of the Emerging Artist 2020-2021 series, now open for submissions, is representing the opening receptions and Gallery Talks are free and open underrepresented in the arts. For more information, visit MonmouthMuseum.org. to the public.

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There will be a significant virtual component, such as the current virtual exhibit at www.monmouthmuseum. org/virtualgallery. Should the Museum remain temporarily closed, planned exhibits and their activities will take place online. The artists selected for this series represent the diversity of talent in the state and demonstrate creativity in a wide variety of media.

The selection committee will choose six artists invited from a pool of curators and visual arts professionals who are based in the global and greater New York art markets. The evolving series will include inviting independent curators from diverse backgrounds to help create the exhibitions.

Submission are accepted now through June 15 online through Submittable. More information and the link to submit can be found at MonmouthMuseum.org under the Artist/Call for Entries tab. A submission fee of $20 is required and includes a portfolio of up to 10 pieces. More information and guidelines are available on the website. For more inquiries, email artist_liaison@ monmouthmuseum.org.

Discover Jersey Arts Launches Virtual Guide

Discover Jersey Arts, a cosponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, presents Jersey Arts at Home, a compilation of virtual experiences from New Jersey-based cultural organizations. Found at JerseyArts.com/atHome, the curated collection features workshops with local artisans, shows with international superstars, masterclasses with seasoned instructors, interactive jam sessions, creative prompts, classic performances, and much more.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, artists and arts groups are adapting the ways they connect with their patrons and the larger community. This includes sharing talents and teachings with new audiences and inspiring art making in its many forms.

“We have an extraordinary creative community, and the Council is not at all surprised to see the innovative ways artists and arts organizations have quickly adapted to the circumstances,” said Allison Tratner, executive director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “With Jersey Arts at Home, people of all ages and interests can safely participate in arts experiences

that inspire, entertain, and connect us.”

Activities and programs listed on the Jersey Arts at Home page are updated regularly by Discover Jersey Arts project staff to share a wide variety of artistic options. Cultural organizations from across New Jersey are welcome to submit experiences for consideration.

Discover Jersey Arts is dedicated to increasing the awareness of and participation in the arts in New Jersey.

Through its JerseyArts.com platform, the project produces features stories, videos, and podcasts; highlights the best of current arts events and exhibits; offers details on Jersey Arts membership, including exclusive member discounts and events; and distributes other content about the state’s cultural community.

HV Arts Council Daily Dose of Art

Bring some creativity and imagination into your time at home and put some positive energy out into the world with the Hopewell Valley Arts Council’s “Daily Dose of Art” — ideas for small art projects to take your mind to another place (and entertain bored kids).

“It is a ‘daily dose’ of art therapy to rejuvenate your soul and spark your creativity,” said Carol Lipson, HV Arts Council executive director.

For 50 days, the HV Arts Council posted a daily project idea on its website that one can make their own. Each project requires everyday items and few supplies other than scissors, paper, glue, and markers or paint.

“This isn’t about making a masterpiece, it’s about having a little fun and exploring your creativity,” said Lipson.

“Try to save things like cereal boxes, paper towel tubes, and bottle tops for use on future projects. And, if you don’t have something, improvise!”

The Daily Dose of Art can be found at hvartscouncil. org. Follow @HVArtsCouncil on Facebook or Instagram to get Daily Dose projects right in your social media feed.

Post your creations on social media #HVArtsDailyDose or email info@hvartscouncil.org.

“We hope you will have fun and start to look forward to your ‘dose of art’ each day as we heal as our community, our nation, our world,” said Lipson.

For more information and additional COVID-related projects and programs, visit hvartscouncil.org.

DRAWING HANDS: The Arts Council of Princeton has partnered with the Princeton University Art Museum to provide free, live art-making experiences. These weekly sessions are taught by ACP artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and techniques will emphasize drawing with pencil and paper. Each week’s lesson will feature works from the Art Museum’s collections and will relate to the Art Museum’s weekly online curatorial lecture. This week’s class is Thursday, May 14 from 8 to 9 p.m. For more information, visit artscouncil ofprinceton.org.

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Acacia

Acacia has been a part of the great Lawrenceville community for over 30 years.

As husband and wife, Lauren and Chris Voigtsberger have deep roots in the local Mercer County area, both born and raised in Hamilton. They have owned Acacia for the last six years and strive each and every day to provide great food, service, and atmosphere; something that the community has always taken pride in. Since its inception, Acacia has been a community staple. Since then, Chris and Lauren have added their own style and exciting approach.

Chris is the executive chef, while Lauren manages the front of house and dayto-day operations. Chris’s passion for food stands out in each menu he presents, and every dish he prepares, while Lauren’s warm, accommodating managing style ensures that customers will always have a memorable experience.

At home, they are busy instilling the same community values to their 2-yearold son Dylan. Family and values have always been important to Lauren and Chris, and that warm welcoming energy resonates when you dine at Acacia.

A special “thank you” from Lauren and Chris: These current and challenging times have really made us realize how lucky we are to be a part of a community like Lawrenceville.

For the past few weeks, we have been working hard on adapting to our new model of takeout and delivery. We continue to work on innovative and family comfort options to help us all get through these times.

This would not be possible without the overwhelming love and support that the community has shown us. We cannot thank you enough!

Cherry Grove Farm

Our new “normal” at Cherry Grove Farm is turning the way we shop and what we shop for upside down. While larger box stores have lines down the block, it’s momand-pop stores that are suffering the most. During times like these it is more important than ever to support your local small businesses and restaurants. With the food distribution chain disrupted so greatly, smaller food businesses face the possibility of being hit beyond repair.

However, many businesses have turned to alternative forms of shopping in order to help their communities have access to their locally grown and locally made products.

From local deliveries to shipping, curbside pickup to preorder markets, when there is a will there is a way and these valuable community resources continue to march on!

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Fairgrown Farm

Brothers Alex and James Klett are the farmers behind Fairgrown Farm — a small, organic vegetable farm right outside of Hopewell Borough. Along with hosting the Hopewell Farmers Market on Broad Street (every Sunday, starting May 31), Fairgrown has a seasonal farm share program, delivering fresh produce to members’ homes every week.

Times may be challenging, but local farmers are here and stepping up to supply their communities with fresh food. Now is the time to secure your summer staples by signing up with local farm share programs. Of all our local farms, Fairgrown Farm offers one of the most convenient farm shares available.

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The auction runs through May 20, 2020. Please help us to support all of our neighbors in the Princeton region. We look forward to standing together with everyone to greet guests in our stores soon.

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o you remember when you got your first bike? The sheer excitement that almost took your breath away?

M i ke G r ay d o e s. T h e owner of Sourland Cycles remembers it well.

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“I was about 6 or 7, and it was a purple Schwinn Stingray. It was a thrill! I felt the way everyone does when they get that first bike — it was fun, exciting, the start of a new adventure.”

And the cycling memories linger. “I grew up in a biking family in St. Paul,” he recalls. “We rode all the time, and even now, my mom, who is 84, still rides nearly every day.”

Biking Memories How many people really get to have a job that they love? It is special for Mike Gray to be able to work in a field that continues to build on those early biking memories.

Sourland Cycles at 53 East Broad Street in Hopewell is a dream come true. He opened it in 2014 with then partner Russ White. “I would not have opened the shop without Russ White, who was founder of the Trenton Bike Exchange, and also Tom Cooper, our head mechanic. They were essential.

“The idea was that we could fill a need in the Princ-

eton area for good cycling.

There’s a great variety of cycling paths, trails, and roads in our region. We encourage families to get outside and ride — especially during this time of the coronavirus. Getting a bike can be great exercise and a chance to get out of the house.

“We have bikes for everyone in the family — for kids, starting at 3 years old, and a great selection of men’s and women’s bikes.”

Among the brands available at Sourland Cycles are Giant, Liv (Giant’s women’s bikes), Specialized, and Van Dessel. These are all quality bicycles with a wide price range, beginning at $185 for kids’ bikes, and $400 for adults.

Discounts are available for many bikes from time to time, explains Gray. “We don’t have sales, but we do have discounted prices on some of our older bikes in the store. Typically, these bikes are over a year old, in perfect condition, with full factory warrantees, and represent a great deal for the customer.”

Biggest Bang “Sourland is a Giant partner store, the only one in the region,” he points out.

“Giant is the largest maker of quality handmade bikes on the planet, and, clearly, offers the biggest bang for your cycling dollars.”

He notes that Sourland stands behind all their bikes with a warranty and a commitment to ensure that riders receive a quality ride,

focusing on fit, comfort, and performance.

“Sourland Cycles is the only bike shop in central New Jersey that has made a significant commitment to women cyclists,” he adds.

“From day one, fostering women’s cycling has been one of our goals. We carry the LIV brand from Giant, the only major manufacturer that has developed a complete line of bikes, from the ground up, specifically for women.”

The variety of bike styles includes something for every rider and every kind of ride.

Hybrid bikes are the most popular, says Gray, and these are suitable for a variety of surfaces — in town, or rougher terrain such as along the Canal towpath, or on gravel.

Road bikes for a neighborhood or around town ride, and mountain bikes for off road are also popular. Racing bikes are also available.

I n a d d it i on, S ou rla n d Cycles, with partner Holland Cycles of San Diego, can also create the perfect custom-built bike for serious cyclists. Designed for a perfect fit, style of ride, and with top-of-the-line components, Sourland’s bike assembly is state-of-the-art in every way.

Electric Bikes A n increasing par t of Sourland Cycles’ business is electric bikes. An electric bike is not a motorcycle. It is a bike, but with a motor and battery to assist pedal power.

“We brought in electric bikes our second year, and they became very popular,” says Gray. “In the beginning, the customers were mostly seniors. They wanted the option to be able to ride long distances, and with electric bikes, it can be easier on the joints. The bikes can also be pedaled normally without the motor, if people wish.

“Now, the bikes are also getting popular with riders of all ages, including commuters going to work. Especially if they have a longer distance to ride. Electric bikes can go 40 to 50 miles on a charge.”

These bikes are available in styles similar to those of regular bikes, including hybrids, commuter, trail, and road, as well as folding models, those with small wheels and high saddles. They allow cyclists of all skill levels to ride farther and easier on a variety of surfaces.

Electric bike brands include Pedego, Blix, Giant, and Specialized, and start at $2,500, with costs varying depending on style, size, and battery size.

Saddle Selection Mak ing sure t he r ight person gets the right bike — whatever style — is crucial at Sourland, and the staff will make every effort to ensure the rider’s comfort “Improved position and comfort means efficiency and power,” points out Gray.

Considerations include foot angle, knee and hip alignment, and lower back stress.

In addition, saddle selection, handlebar position, and other factors are all addressed.

As with any major product, whether a car, air conditioner, furnace, etc., regular maintenance is important for the smooth and proper functioning of a bicycle.

“It’s good to have the bike checked once a year,” advises Gray, “and we offer a comprehensive tune-up program.

This includes lubrication, also frame, brake, and tire inspection, gear adjustment, and much more. A tune-up is $85.”

Although the store is now closed for in-person customers due to state regulations relating to COVID-19, Sourland does have an ongoing online business through its partners. In addition, customers can bring in bikes for maintenance and repair.

“We are doing a lot of repairs now because people who haven’t ridden bikes for years are getting back into it,” says Gray. “This is great, but many of the bikes need a lot of work since they haven’t been ridden for so long — sometimes even 20 years!”

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(Photo by Charles R. Plohn) Pick up and delivery of bikes is also available for $15 both ways.

Biking Supplies “We service bikes for everyone, not just people who have bought them from us,” he adds. “And if you buy a bike online from Giant, Van Dessel, Specialized, or anyone else, we can help. Have it shipped to us, and we can assemble it safely and professionally.”

Sourland Cycles also sells a wide range of biking supplies, equipment, and clothing. Helmets, pumps, saddles, shoes, jerseys, and gloves are all available.

Being part of the community is a hallmark of the business, and important to the entire Sourland Cycles team, says Gray. “Community service, community involvement, and community events have always been a priority for us.”

Community group rides have been part of Sourland’s commitment to encourage cycling, and as he notes, “We have a great network of riders and groups that support all aspects of cycling.”

Gray has been active in the community in many ways, including serving as project manager for the LawrenceHopewell Trail, a 22-mile community biking and walking trail, as well as working with various local agencies such as the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Council, the New Jersey Bike-Ped Task Force, and the Philadelphia Circuit Coalition to promote cycling, among a variety of other projects.

Giving Back Giving back is very important, he believes, and Sourland Cycles is part of a give back /recycle program of the Trenton Bike Exchange.

Sourland will pick up donations of used bikes and deliver them to the Trenton Bike Exchange, which benefits the Trenton Boys and Girls Club.

The success of Sourland Cycles has been Mike Gray’s

great pleasure. Customers come from Princeton and the surrounding area and beyond, and there are many regulars.

The fact that new cyclists have been coming in large numbers is another plus.

“We have been adding 100 new customers every quarter in addition to our regular clientele. It is very gratifying to see people’s faces light up when they get a brand-new bike. It’s not just kids — it’s all ages, and it’s still exciting for them. Of course, kids are thrilled, and it’s often a birthday or Christmas gift, and we’ll put a big bow on the bike.”

“It’s the people aspect that I most enjoy,” he continues. “I am happy my work is something that gives people joy.”

Riding Programs He is anticipating the time when customers can return to the store once the state allows stores to reopen. “We certainly look forward to that and also to having our group riding programs get underway again, including the Ladies Riding program.

These have had to be limited during this time.

“Also, after COVID -19, once the pendulum swings back, and people have seen how important cycling has been during this period, I hope people will value biking more. And I hope local governments and town administrators and others will give cycling more respect, including establishing bike lanes in streets, and hopefully cars be more aware of the rights of cyclists.”

And Sourland Cycles will be there to help riders of all ages and levels to enjoy the thrill of the open road on a bike! ourland Cycles’ current hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Hours w ill be expanded as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. (609) 335-8553. Website: www. sourlandcycles.com.

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Having Been Sidelined as a Junior Due to Injury, Cory Thrived in Final Season for PU Women’s Lax

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nnie Cory is putting the best spin she can on the cancellation of the Princeton University women’s lacrosse 2020 season.

It’s the second straight spring that the Tiger senior midfielder has had to deal with misfortune.

“For me personally, last year I wasn’t on the field and I think I experienced the greatest growth — maybe not as a lacrosse player — but as a person and as a leader even when I wasn’t on the field,” said Cory.

“That’s the mentality that I’m trying to bring to this.

I can’t be on the field, but how can I use this time period to experience growth as a person, as a leader, as a teammate? Although it’s not ideal, and I think everyone would agree, whether it’s a high school sports player or a professional sports player, and all the college athletes, we’d much rather be on the field growing in that way, but if we can’t do that we have to figure out some other ways to be productive and be positive about this time. That’s the approach I’ve taken.”

Cory tore her ACL one week into preseason as Princeton was preparing for its first scrimmage. She did not play in a single scrimmage or game in 2019, but showed her true colors in a tough time.

“The thing I loved about Annie is regardless of whether she was on field or during the time she was injured and couldn’t play, she was all in,” said Princeton head coach Chris Sailer.

“She was like another coach out there. She was constantly giving pointers and cheering people on. She set the standard for how an injured kid should behave and the kind of contributions you can make when you lose a season due to injury. The team gained so much respect for how she handled herself junior year, and that’s really why she was voted captain.

They knew what a leader she was.”

There was still some question of when Cory would be on the field again right up to the start of preseason as she did not play the entire fall, but she was back for preseason and in the starting lineup for Princeton’s season opener on February 15 as the Tigers edged Temple 16-14.

“I was lucky enough to be back for February 1, the start of our season,” said Cory. “It was not much before that that I had really started to play full contact lacrosse and get back in there. I was very excited to be back for the full season.”

In preparing for game action, Cory kept up with her stickwork and was running so her cardio conditioning was good. While things were still challenging despite that preparation, she relished being back in the fray.

“I was brought so much joy just from being out there,” said Cory. “It didn’t matter how much it hurt physically, I was out there and having fun. It didn’t matter how out

of shape or slow I felt because I was just happy to be playing lacrosse.”

Making the most of her return to competition, Cory jumped right back into contributing on the field. She started four of the five games played, had four goals, eight ground balls and four caused turnovers. She also continued to lead as a captain.

“She had done a great job this year as a senior becoming a really positive force for us,” said Sailer.

“She’s always led by example in terms of how hard she competes and her discipline and her work ethic. Over her junior year when she was injured, she really added that piece of vocal leadership to her game.”

The leadership exuded by Cory helped bring along a Princeton team that featured a blend of experience with a lot of new faces on the field.

The Tigers were 3-2 with their only losses coming to top-15 teams, No. 8 Virginia (12-10 on February 22), and No. 11 Stony Brook (1812 on March 8) and were finding their new roles and chemistry when the season was canceled first by the Ivy League and subsequently by the NCAA. “It’s definitely devastating, especially because we had so much promise,” said Cory of the Tigers who would have been hoping to make a return trip to the NCAA quarterfinals this coming weekend if the season had continued as scheduled.

“Our best lacrosse was in front of us. I felt that about every Princeton team I’ve been on for the past four years is that we get better and better each and every week. We really are playing our best lacrosse and firing on all cylinders come May, come tournament time when it matters the most. To see that cut short, is definitely devastating and so sad.”

Princeton was on the verge of returning one of its top players. Tess D’Orsi, a senior attacker, who had suffered a lower body injury two days before the season opener, an early obstacle for the developing team. She did not play in any of the five games, but the Tigers responded by filling her spot and pushing forward.

“That was really tough for everyone,” said Sailer.

“She’s a great tandem with Kyla [Sears], but Tess had been performing so well as our on-field leader the whole year. We were going to use her at center draw.

She was doing awesome on the ride. And she’s such a big scoring and play-making threat for us. That was really tough. All of a sudden, our offense took on a different look. With her being a lefty too, and where you can put her in different offenses and against zones to open up her left hand, that’s something we lost right away. We lost our center a little bit on offense. But we have some tough kids, some gritty kids. Other kids started to emerge.”

When the season ended, Sears paced the Tigers in

most offensive categories.

The junior attacker had 20 goals and nine assists, nine draw controls, 10 ground balls, and five caused turnovers.

“Kyla picked up right where she left off,” said Sailer. “In the Stony Brook game, she really showed what fight she has and what a competitor that she is.

We got off to a horrendous start, and she just said, this is changing. She started winning draws and making plays and scoring at the other end. Her play and her grit really raised the team up. We kind of jumped on her back and started to play better. She had tremendous numbers through those first five games.”

Freshmen Kari Buonanno and Grace Tauckus responded well to being given big roles. Buonanno had 18 points and a team-high 14 draw controls on the way to earning Inside Lacrosse AllFreshman national honors while Tauckus had 17 points and nine draw controls.

“A lot of younger players had to step up,” said Cory.

“People found themselves in roles they hadn’t played previously. That was something we had to deal with from the beginning. Tess got hurt right before the first game.

We said, ‘all we need is what’s here in the room, so let’s figure it out with what we have.’”

Senior Katie Reilly was also emerging as a major contributor, tallying 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) and tying Sears for the team lead in assists.

“It was her first year as a full-time starter and cocaptain, and she really has been raising her game,” said Sailer.

“It’s kids like that that I feel the most for because she didn’t play much at all in her first two years and she played more last year, but this was her year. She had worked so hard for it, and was doing so well feeding and dodging. It’s just really tough to see a kid like that have this year cut short.”

Others were progressing well. Sophomore Kate Mulham had six goals after missing all of last year due to injury, sophomore Maria Pansini, sophomore Gaby Hamburger, and junior Jordan Marcus were finding important offensive roles, and sophomore Shea Smith was making a case for being a reliable defender. And then the season ended.

“What I saw in those first five games was people starting to gel and mesh together and play as a team,” said Cory.

“We had quite a young roster this year so saw a lot of young girls starting to step up and find their own and feel confident in those roles.

Even players that had played together before were beginning to work together in a different setting on a different team and really continuing to use that team chemistry and team culture that we had worked so hard to build the offseason, we were starting to see that develop

CORY STORY: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Annie Cory heads up the field in a game this spring. Senior midfielder and tri-captain Cory tallied four goals and picked up eight ground balls to help Princeton go 3-2 overall and 1-0 Ivy League before its season was canceled in mid-March due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) on the field. That was really promising and what was really going to carry us so far in the rest of the season.”

The shock of the cancellation stung more because it came on the same day that D’Orsi was cleared to return to the field.

“Tess had been doing some things in practice, non-contact things and just moving so well,” said Sailer.

“She was still in a little pain, but she was moving well. We certainly had high hopes that she would have a strong finish to the season.”

In the wake of the cancellation, Princeton seniors had hoped they could get one more season for the Tigers as the NCAA ruled that it would grant eligibility relief to spring sports participants, meaning that seniors could return to their school for next year. The Ivy League, though, said it would not allow spring-sport athletes an extra year of eligibility after they graduate. It did leave open the door for schools to allow athletes to withdraw from school and get an extra year as an undergraduate but Princeton decided that wouldn’t allow that process.

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to enroll at another school as a grad student and play there.

In the meantime, the Princeton players have stayed connected after being sent home to finish school on a virtual basis. They have been communicating frequently and individual they are maintaining their skills and fitness as the seniors ponder their choices for next year.

“We’re just trying to educate them and trying to get them to think about what they really want and what’s most important to them,” said Sailer.

“You have to do what’s right for you and your fam-

ily. There’s a financial aspect involved too. We’ll see how that all shakes out.”

While Cory was hoping to return to Princeton, she has opted to accept a job offer to work as an investment banking analyst for Morgan Stanley after graduation. True to character, Cory is looking to take positives from her abbreviated senior spring.

“I’m definitely still sad about the season being cut short, not being on campus and not being with my team, but the best we can do is try to find a way to grow from it,” said Cory.

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PU Sports Roundup PU Wrestling Squad Has 4 Make All-American

In the wake of winning its first Ivy League title since 1986, the Princeton University wrestling team had four of its stars earn first-team All-American honors, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced.

It was the most All-Americans ever in one season for Princeton and was the most this winter of any squad in either the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) or the Ivy League.

Sophomore Patrick Glory (125 pounds), senior Matthew Kolodzik (149), sophomore Quincy Monday (157), and junior Patrick Brucki (197) were all recognized, with Kolodzik becoming the program’s first four-time AllAmerican honoree.

The four A ll-A merican honorees sur passed last ye ar’s pre v iou s b e s t of three. Ten of Princeton’s 23 all-time All-American selections have come in the last five seasons.

Glory earned All-American honors for the second straight year, while Monday is a first-time honoree and Brucki followed up his 2019 honor with another this year.

The All-American honor is typically decided by finishing in the top eight at the NCAA Championships.

With the event’s cancellation due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the NWCA chose

eight first-team honorees at each weight, four secondteamers and four honorable mentions based on season performance.

In an undefeated season that included his second consecutive EIWA title, Glory, a native of Randolph, N.J., was named the Ivy League Wrestler of the Year, Princeton’s first since 1986, and was a top-eight Hodge Trophy finalist, Princeton’s first in the history of the award.

Kolodzik, who hails from Bellbrook, Ohio, won an EIWA title for the third time, earning first-team All-Ivy honors, while Monday, a native of Chapel Hill, N.C., was the EIWA runner-up and a first-team All-Ivy pick, and Brucki, a resident of Orland Park, Ill., took third at EIWAs and was a second-team All-Ivy honoree.

Princeton Wrestling Earns Academic Honors

In addition to its success on the mat this winter which saw it go 9-4 and rise to No. 14 in the national rankings before the season was halted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Princeton University wrestling team has been recognized by National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) for its strength in the classroom.

Princeton was included on the NWCA’s list of 30 teams to receive Scholar All-American Team recognition, and five Tigers were among the 175 from across Division I to earn Scholar All-American honors.

Sophomores Patrick G lor y, Q u i n c y M on d ay, Grant Cuomo, and Travis Stefanik and junior Patrick Br uck i were Pr inceton’s

individual honorees. With most Princeton students formally choosing a major at the end of their sophomore year, the four sophomores are undeclared, while Brucki is a civil and environmental engineering major.

All five were NCAA Championship qualifiers in 2020, and all five finished in the top six in their weight classes at the EIWA Championships, with Glory winning the title at 125, Monday finishing runner-up at 157, Brucki third at 197, and Stefanik and Cuomo finishing sixth at 174 and 165. All five were also All-Ivy honorees, with Glory as Princeton’s first Ivy Wrestler of the Year since 1986 and Monday and Stefanik joining him on the first team, and Cuomo and Brucki earning second-team honors.

Brucki, Glory, and Monday were all 2019 individual honorees, and Princeton’s five such honors this season are the most in program history, surpassing the three from 2019 and three from 2017. Paralleling the program’s growth in success competitively, 13 of Princeton’s all-time 17 individual Scholar All-American honors have come in the last five seasons. Princeton has now appeared on the team list in five of the last eight seasons.

Tiger Women’s Lacrosse Holds Virtual Senior Day

The Senior Day celebration for the Princeton University women’s lacrosse team should have taken place on April 25 when it was slated to host Cornell in its final home game of the regular season.

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While no championships were awarded this spring, the Class of 2020, which included Tess D’Orsi, Annie Cory, Maddie Staczek, and Kate Reilly, was 3-for-3 in both Ivy League regular season and tournament championships.

The success was not limited to Ivy League play. Princeton’s seniors won at least one game in three consecutive NCA A Tournaments, marking the first time Princeton qualified for three consecutive NCAAs — and won a game in each tournament — since doing so every year from 2000-06.

Those successes, and t he seniors who helped make them a reality, were celebrated on May 5 as the program gathered together for a virtual celebration on Zoom.

“We always have a moment like this at this time of year, as a team we thought it was important to carry on that tradition,” said Princeton head coach Chris Sailer.

“Usually, we’re using this celebration to jumpstar t what we hope is a long NCA A Tour nament r u n.

This year was obviously different, but it served as a great reminder of the amazing people we have as part of Princeton Lacrosse. A lot of the focus was on our four seniors, and deservedly so.

They rose to the challenge of carrying on our tradition of excellence and have left Princeton in a better place than they found it. It was

an emotional night for all of us, but the seniors gave tremendous speeches on their Princeton experience and reminded everyone why our team is so special — because of the people involved.”

Attacker and tri-captain D’Orsi, a native of Sudbury, Mass., earned her place among the program’s alltime greats. Over 58 career games, she totaled 187 points which ranks her No. 11 all-time in program history. Her 80 points in 2019 were the sixth-most in a season all-time by a Tiger.

In terms of goal-scoring, she will graduate No. 6 alltime in program history with 144 — including a 2019 season where she tallied 64, the second highest single-season total for the Tigers.

A three-time All-Ivy selection, D’Orsi was a second-team All-Ivy choice in 2018 and 2019 following honorable mention All-Ivy honors as a rookie in 2017.

Last year, she was named second-team IWLCA All-Region and was twice selected to the Tewaaraton Award Watch List.

After missing all of 2019 with injury, midfielder Cory, who hails from Charlottesville, Va., returned in 2020 to play in all five games while serving as tri-captain.

She will graduate having played in 42 career games.

While her career high in goals (12) and points (12) came in 2018, her four goals in five games in 2020 had her on pace to set new career highs in both categories. As a two-way midfielder, she was also trending towards new career bests in ground balls and caused turnovers.

Over her career, Staczek, a native of Towson, Md., appeared in 27 games as part of Pr inceton’s defensive unit, making 19 starts. After a season-ending injury in 2017, she rehabbed and returned in 2018 to appear in eight games with four starts.

Last season, she started 10 of her 11 games played and she earned the starting nod in all five in 2020.

Despite missing all of 2018 w ith injur y, Reilly worked her way back into the Princeton lineup for her final two years to appear in 16 games over the past two seasons — including the starting nod in all five games as a tri-captain in 2020.

Reilly, who hails from Huntington Station, N.Y., had already set career highs in goals ( 6), assists (9 ), points (15), and ground balls (6) over just five games this season — including a fivepoint game at Villanova and a three-goal game in a 19-7 won over Columbia on February 29 in Princeton’s only Ivy League game of 2020.

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ON THE BALL: Princeton University women’s water polo player Amy Castellano defends a foe in a game this season. Senior Castellano and sophomore teammate Laura Larkin were recently named as the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches’ Honorable Mention All-Americans. Castellano, a native of Yorba Linda, Calif., led Princeton with 24 goals and 33 points this season. She added eight steals and drew seven drawn ejections and had seven sprint wins. It was her second All-America accolade. Larkin, who hails from Solana Beach, Calif., produced 15 goals and a team-best 13 assists for 28 points. She also drew nine ejections and stole four passes. Princeton finished the year at 8-3 overall and riding a six-game winning streak.

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“My long jump was an area that I had no clue that I would advance to this point,” said Kwafo.

“Coming into my senior season my best long jump was 16’4 and I was kind of concerned with being able to break my sister’s outdoor record which was 16’10. I had a lot of doubts as to whether or not I would be able to do it, but then I hit 17’2 and I hit 17’10. I was like ‘oh OK,’ and then I hit 18 at my last meet. I didn’t think at all that I would be able to jump at this level. It has definitely been a confidence booster for me to know that I have that ability.”

Kwafo has gained additional confidence through refining her mental approach to competition.

“For me, the biggest energy waster is getting anxious, getting worried before a meet and watching everyone,” said Kwafo.

“I try to stay calm, I have conversations with people and laugh. I mentally prepare for what I am about to do and I only worry about the next event. I don’t try to think too far ahead.”

In assessing the program’s success overall, Kwafo sees a selfless attitude as a key factor. “I think our indoor team, especially this year, is probably one of the most talented, most dedicated teams I have seen at Stuart,” said Kwafo.

“Everyone has a good idea of their ability and is so willing to give of themselves. Even if it isn’t even their favorite event, they will go and run it because it will help the team in the long run. One of my favorite parts about our indoor season was the girls who decided to run on the team.”

With the spring season having been canceled, Kwafo and her teammates are staying in contact.

“I have been trying to stay in shape as much as we can; it is especially hard without the motivation of having meets,” said Kwafo “I have done stuff on the treadmill, hurdle drills and things like that. Coach actually had one of my fellow captains, Alexandra Otto-

manelli, and I put together a workout video for the entire team. It was really fun to make, we just try to follow that. We are just trying to motivate ever yone on the team to keep staying in shape.”

Having had so much fun in her Stuart track career, Kwafo decided that she wanted to keep competing in the sport at the college level.

“At the beginning of high school, I didn’t really think that track would be something I would continue in college because I wasn’t too sure about it,” said Kwafo.

“It wasn’t really until this season that I decided that it is something that I am not ready to give up. It is something I want to build on a little bit and just see where it goes. I knew I would want to run at a D-III school no matter where the season took me, just because I wanted to be able to have that base to explore academically and really get into everything that the school has to offer.”

After looking at a number of schools, Kwafo found a home at Vassar College and has committed to attend the school and join its women’s track program.

“I liked that it was a small school; I liked that the community is very welcoming, everybody just seemed very kind,” said Kwafo.

“My family and I did a campus visit in early October and everything just felt right. It just felt like it was the place I was meant to go and I didn’t really get that feeling from the other colleges that I had visited.”

Looking ahead to competing at the next level, Kwafo is determined to continue her progress.

“I am hoping to build on where I am now because I know that competing with girls that are seniors in college is definitely going to be different as a freshman,” said Kwafo.

“I just want to have in mind that I have three more years after next year to improve, so not to get too in over my head as a freshman.”

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LEAP OF FAITH: Stuart Country Day School track star Heather Kwafo displays her jumping form in a meet this past winter. Senior Kwafo placed first in the long jump (17’10 ½) and third in the triple jump (34’4 ½) at the Mercer County Indoor Championship meet in late January. The Vassar College-bound Kwafo helped Stuart win its third straight state Prep B indoor title on February 1, placing first in both the 55 dash and 200 dash and finishing second in the 55 hurdles.

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For Heather Kwafo, joining the Stuart Country Day School track team as a freshman in 2016 was a family affair.

With her older sister, Michele, having emerged as a star for Stuart, Kwafo decided to give the sport a try.

“I started in the ninth grade, I hadn’t run in middle school or anything,” said Kwafo.

“I basically did it because my older sister did. She liked it and she was very passionate about it. That kind of let me know that it was something I could be passionate about too.”

While Kwafo admired her sister, who was a junior at the time, she was a bit intimidated by Michele’s success in piling up a number of state Prep B individual titles and school records on the way to heading to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and joining its women’s track program.

“She was really good at it, she was very talented right off the bat even though she put in a lot of hard work,” said Kwafo.

“I definitely looked up to her. I didn’t necessarily think I would reach her level, but it gave me motivation every day to put my best foot forward whenever I was running.”

Spurred by that motivation, Kwafo has reached a high level in her own right, emerging as a champion performer in the sprints and jumps for the Tartans.

T h is pas t w inter, she capped her indoor career by taking first in the long jump (17’10 ½) and third in the triple jump (34’4 ½) at the Mercer County Indoor Championship meet in late January and then placing first in both the 55 dash and 200 dash and finishing second in the 55 hurdles in the Prep B indoor meet in February, helping Stuart to its third straight team title.

In reflecting on her progress, Kwafo credits Stuart head coach Len Klepack with playing a major role.

“He has definitely been crucial in building that selfconfidence,” said Kwafo.

“I came in as a very shy, reserved freshman who really didn’t speak much. I was kind of scared to compete. He just made sure to remind me every time that I am capable and I can do it. Everybody is at my level; everyone is also nervous so just not to get into my head too much.

Over time, I actually started to believe him.”

Klepack’s influence helped Kwafo get through some rough patches early in her career.

“My sophomore year was definitely one of the most challeng ing seasons for me mentally, especially the outdoor season,” recalled Kwafo.

“I was being unnecessarily hard on myself. Through it all, coach let me step back for a second and he said ‘listen, it is OK, you can do this’ and eventually it just started to take. He does that with all of the team members, he pushes everybody to be the best that they can.”

Overcoming those challenges, Kwafo developed into a record-breaking long jumper.

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With Hungry Veterans Primed to Get Their Chance, Hun Baseball Had Sights Set on Another Title Run For the Hun School baseball team, this spring was shaping up to be a season of opportunity.

Coming off a 22-2 campaign in 2019 t hat saw the program win its fourth straight state Prep A title led by a group of seniors, several veteran returnees who patiently waited their turn were primed to shine this year.

“It was never a sense of how do we figure this out; it was hey we have built the foundation and the sky is the limit,” said Hun head coach Tom Monfiletto.

“It was a different cast of characters, but it is the same show. Each one brings their own personality and strengths. It was a different feel but it was really, really exciting. I knew that we had talent across the board. I knew that we had guys that worked their butts off but we didn’t have the experience that we had last year.

The guys that were going to be starting for us, some of them were starters last year and some of them definitely contributed last year, but not many were everyday guys and they were going to have to become everyday guys.”

Those guys showed they were ready by playing well in two scrimmages in Florida in early March as they faced the ELEV8 Baseball Academy ( Fla.) and New Jersey prep powerhouse Delbarton.

“We came out and we won that scrimmage against ELEV8 and looked ver y good on the mound,” said Monfiletto.

“We were starting to incorporate some of the base running stuff and starting to get the hang of it, we had some really good at-bats.

We h a d t h e s c r i m m ag e against Delbarton the next day where we competed really well. What I realized in that first scrimmage and then the next day was that ever ybody was ready to rock. They were ready to step up and whatever hesitation or uneasiness that I had felt before the season evaporated very quickly.”

A day after that scrimmage, the trip ended as Hun headmaster Jonathan Brougham reached out to Monfiletto, telling the team to head home due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Upon returning to New J e r s e y, M on f i l e t to ke pt working with his players virtually.

“I send them a practice plan and a workout to do every single day,” said Monfiletto.

“It is different every day; it is stuff they can all do in their backyard or their garage. All of the workouts are no equipment so they follow along with that. They have something to go off of every single day that they can do.”

To spice things up, Hun modified a program staple to work at home. “We had what is called ‘Thunderdome Thursday’ last year, it is like a 9-10 person relay,” said Monfiletto.

“It is like one person has to do a drill off a tee, once they have successfully completed that drill, the next guy goes back to shortstop and makes a play on the run and once he throws it over to first and the next guy goes and that could be a do or die situation in the outfield. What we did was use Zoom and we simulated the relay. All of them had their cameras set up on them and we did it by class with nine stations. I would guide them along because they couldn’t really see so they would listen to me for when to go.

They are all doing this on their backyard.”

While the Raiders were initially hoping to resume t he season sometime in May, the school decided in late April to cancel its spring schedule.

“Our mentality was ‘if we have 24 hours to play, we will play 12 games,’” said Monfiletto.

“We were still holding out hope, I wanted them to think like that. I wanted them to be ready to go at a moment’s notice. In the back of everybody’s mind, we knew it was unrealistic but I still wanted, myself included, coaches and players, to keep that possibility alive. We found out that it wasn’t going to happen, we are still doing what we can. I still give them practice plans every day. Last week, I did a video analysis of all of the kids’ swings. I had them film their swings and then they sent them to me and I gave them a fully detailed breakdown of their swing, comparing them to pro players and college players.”

For Monfiletto, the toughest part of the lost season is the disappointment stemming from his seniors not getting the chance to shine in t heir final campaign.

The squad’s Class of 2020 includes Jake Sloss, Cole Palmeri, Charlie Davis, Anthony Bencardino, Louis Bencardino, Scott Reicheg, Griffin Mumme, Jake Marcin, and Drew Smiley. Sloss

and Palmeri were serving as team captains along with junior Ben Petrone.

“It is a really hardworking class — that is the hardest thing; in the same vein, it is also the silver lining because the work that they have put in doesn’t go anywhere, it is not like they lose that,” said Monfiletto, noting that Sloss will be playing college ball at UMass with Palmeri heading to Colby and Smiley slated to compete for Lafayette. “ T h e y h av e s t i l l g o tten better, they have gotten stronger, mentally and physically. They just can’t display it this spring. For those that are going on to college to play that stuff will translate for them and even if they are not playing all of that stuff is going to benefit them in the future. There is a toughness and a resilience with the work that they have put in. There were some guys who were going to get opportunities this year, that would have been really fun.”

When Hun ultimately does get back on the field, Monfiletto believes his players will make the most of their opportunity to be together again.

“There are a lot of clichés that you say as a coach that have manifested itself during this time like cherish every second that you have with your teammates, you never know when you are going to be able to do this again and all of that stuff,” said Monfiletto.

“T hey are re a li z i ng it firsthand which is unfortunate. One of the things that I am happiest about with our program is how close the kids are. If you talk to any of our players they will say the most disappointing thing is not being with the friends and their teammates every day, so there is even a greater appreciation of spending time with one another; forget about competing and opportunities to win games and stuff like that. They are doing things to g e t h e r f r o m t h e f a l l, sometimes it has to do with baseball and somet imes it doesn’t have to do with baseball. Being apart for as long as they have been apart, they truly appreciate each other that much more. It is something you will never take for granted.”

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KEEPING SPIRITS UP: Hun School baseball head coach Tom Monfiletto enjoys the moment during a 2018 game. Monfiletto was enthusiastic about his team’s prospects this spring as several veterans were ready to step up with Hun coming off a 22-2 campaign in 2019 that saw the program win its fourth straight state Prep A title. In the wake of the 2020 campaign being canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Monfiletto has been keeping in frequent contact with his players, providing them with a practice plan and a workout on a daily basis.

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Sunshine Classic Football Canceled Due to COVID-19

The 24th annual Sunshine Football Classic all- star game, slated to be held on July 1 at WW/P-North, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

T he game, which features players from Mercer, Burlington, and Hunterdon counties, raises money for the Sunshine Foundation, an organization that grants the wishes of seriously ill, physically challenged children whose parents are under financial strain due to the child’s illness. The event was canceled once before, in 2013 due to thunderstorms.

Noting that the rosters, coaches, and practice sites were set, game director Jack Dunn told the Trenton Times that the organizers of the event had concluded that “there was just no way we could pull it off.”

The West roster included three Princeton High senior standouts — wide receiver Judd Pet rone, of fensive lineman Alexis Thomas, and linebacker Stephen Avis.

NJ Athletic Association Allows Virtual Contact

With the spring spor ts season having been canceled, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) said last Friday that it is allowing athletes and coaches to have virtual contact.

Noting that it “strongly believes that students — both as individuals and as a

Recreation Department Delays CP Pool Season

The star t of the 2020 Community Park (CP) Pool season is being delayed until at least June 13 due to the COV ID -19 outbreak, the Princeton Recreation Department said last week.

An update regarding the status of a June 13 opening will be provided on or around May 22. As of May 1, all CP Pool registration options have been temporarily suspended until further notice. When registration resumes, both pro -rated and early-bird fees will be reflected in the new pricing.

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already purchased a 2020 CP Pool membership will be contacted directly by the Princeton Recreation Depar tment regarding a pro-rated refund or a prorated credit for future use.

While municipal offices remain closed to the public at this time, questions can be emailed to recreation@ princetonnj.gov.

Operation of public pools in New Jersey remains prohibited by Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders, and based on the governor’s “Road Map” plan, it is unlikely that these restrictions will be lifted this month.

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Princeton Half Marathon Holding Registration

Registration is currently open for the 8th Annual HiTOP Princeton Half Marathon which is scheduled to take place on October 25 starting at 7 a.m. on a course that begins at Paul Robeson Way and winds its way through Princeton.

In keeping with the organization’s commitment to build and support inclusive communities, the event will

be among the few USATF (USA Track & Field) sanctioned races to offer runners the option to identify as non-binary, female, or male when reg ister ing.

Top finisher and age group awards will now include female, male, and non-binary finishers.

T he field is limited to 1,750 r unners and each competitor receives a medal, T-shirt, and discounted entry to the Keg & Eggs after-party at the Alchemist & Barrister. A $150 gift card to Hamilton Jewelers will be awarded to the top male, female, and non-binary finisher. Age group awards for top three in 5-year age groups from 14 to 85 and over ( male, female, nonbinary), with the top Prince to n e m p l o y e e f i n i s h e r (male, female, non-binary) name to be engraved on the Mayor’s Cup. The event is the single largest fundraising event of the year for HiTOPS — supporting the work it does in fostering strong and healthy young people of all identities by providing inclusive and youth-informed sex education and LGBTQ+ support throughout New Jersey.

In addition, one can help HiTOPS reach its f undraising goal by adding a HiTOPS fundraiser to the run, contributing to a runner-fundraiser, or by making a direct donation to the HiTOPS Good Runner Fund.

Runners that raise $250 run for free via a registration refund and the top fundraiser will be designated as the HiTOPS Hero and receive a prize package that includes a $150 Hamilton Jewelers gift certificate.

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team — are well served by appropriate, virtual interaction with their coaches,” the NJSIAA said it will permit “all school district-approved coaches to have virtual contact with all current high school student-athletes” for the period from May 11 to June 15.

The organization said that contact period will apply to “any and all sports.” In addition, athletic directors have been “encouraged to communicate with administration regarding virtual contact plans, w it h t he understanding that safe, appropr iate communication between coaches and student-athletes must be a priority.” With regard to communication with current eighth-grade students, that is prohibited “…beyond discussion of start dates, signups, and physicals…”

Looking past the spring, the NJSIAA said it is “developing various scenarios and plans related to a potential, fall return to school and sports.”

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Obituaries

William David McCloskey William David McCloskey, 88, known as Dave to all that knew him, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 2, 2020 at RWJUH in Hamilton, NJ. Dave was born on July 22, 1931. He was a lifelong Princeton resident and the youngest of seven children. Dave was a devoted member of St. Paul’s Parish. He attended St. Paul’s School and graduated from Princeton High School in 1950.

Dave and his three brothers all served in the Armed Forces with Dave proudly serving as a United States Marine. Dave worked for over 30 years as a supervisor in the Princeton University Housing Department. He spent countless falls and winters cheering for the Tigers at Princeton football and basketball games.

Dave met his beautiful wife Bridie when she immigrated from Ireland to the United States at a picnic in Trenton.

They married in 1960 and

had two children, Kevin and Missy. Dave loved his family and friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, sports, especially golf, and vacationing on Long Beach Island with his family. He enjoyed shopping and was known for his sweet tooth! Dave was a member of the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad and a proud member and past Chief of Engine Company #1 for over 50 years. Dave was also a member of American Legion Post 76 and each Memorial Day he placed thousands of flags beside Veterans’ graves in Princeton area cemeteries.

Dave was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Margaret (Murphy) McCloskey; sisters Veronica Luttmann, Cecelia Johnson, and Rita McCloskey; brothers Robert, Thomas, and Leo McCloskey; his loving son Michael (Kevin) and wife Mary (Bridie) McCloskey. Dave is survived by his daughter Maureen (Missy) and son-in-law Ken Bruvik of Skillman; grandchildren Kelly and Ryan; and sister-in-law Margaret McCloskey of Plainsboro, and several nieces and nephews.

Dave spent his last few years at Brookdale Hamilton Assisted Living and the family would like to offer their sincere thanks to all of the associates and caregivers for their love and care shown. It will be forever appreciated.

Dave was laid to rest May 5th at Princeton Cemetery in a private graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Arrangements are under the direction of MatherHodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

Mantell, Irving Mantell, Gerald Mantell, Sylvia Sloane, and Loris Haines.

Cremation and inurnment in Ewing Cemetery will be held privately.

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Ethelyn C. (Peg) Volz Ethelyn C. (Peg) Volz of Toms River passed away on May 1, 2020 at Bey Lea Nursing and Rehab Center.

She was 100.

Born in Jobstown, NJ, on April 1, 1920, Peg was the widow of Princeton University coach R. Jack Volz.

She was mother of the late Thomas Volz and daughterin-law Bonnie Volz.

The daughter of the late Gertrude and George Mantell, Peg was a 1937 graduate of Pe mb er ton H ig h School. She lived in Princeton for 30 years before moving to Pinellas Park, FL, and then back to New Jersey.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Catherine Volz of Toms River, NJ; a son and daughter-in-law Roger and June Volz of Penne, Italy; grandchildren Robert, Debbie, David, Sharon, Cristin, Richard, Brian, and Alyx; and g reat- g randchildren Nicholas, Meghan, Justine, Ella, Lauren, Hannah, Abigail, Robert, Richard, and Andrew.

She was the sister of the late Mable Prickett, Mildred Letts, Arlene Gaskil, Harold

Naomi Jury Chandler-Reik Naomi Jury Chandler-Reik, a gifted pianist and piano teacher, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020. She had been a resident of Princeton since 1951. She was born on September 5, 1920.

Naomi was born in Canton, Ohio, the younger daughter of Dr. and Mrs. N. J. Jury. Her father was a general physician who made house calls.

Her only sibling was her sister Ruth, who was 11 years older.

Naomi’s musicality was first evidenced when she was about four years old. “When I heard the piano, I’d run from wherever I was and sit on the bench with Ruth as she practiced.”

She graduated from Canton McKinley High School, and attended the College of Wooster where she studied piano with Clarice Parmelee. “She was

the best teacher I ever had.

She was a whiz, and the most marvelous sight-reader ever.”

It was at Wooster that she met her first husband, Charles H. Chandler. He was a violin student of Ms. Parmelee’s husband.

Naomi and First Lieutenant Chandler married during World War II. After the war, they moved to Princeton because Chandler, a physicist, was hired by RCA. Most Princeton residents thought RCA was a factory or a warehouse, while it was actually a top-notch research institution. They built one of the first commercial buildings on Route 1.

Originally the Chandlers lived in Stanworth Apartments, but they were asked to leave because Naomi’s constant piano practicing bothered the neighbors.

Naomi and Charles designed and built a house on Westcott Road. The living room is the same dimension, in scale, as the Boston Concert Hall.

Naomi studied at Juilliard with James Friskin. Later, he hired her to teach piano and piano pedagogy at Chautauqua, the educational and cultural center in New York State.

Charles Chandler was a very fine violinist, and he and Naomi played together for Einstein once. It was at Tiffin Harper’s house and they played Mozart’s Sonata for Violin and Piano. She said, “I’ll never forget it. In the middle, I looked up and there he was! Einstein looked exactly as expected.”

After her first year of teaching piano in Princeton, Naomi had no dearth of students.

Some years she was teaching about 40 students, and

she taught hundreds in the course of her career. Ten were accepted to Princeton University.

Albert Spaulding was America’s first concert violinist. Andre Benist, a French pianist, was to play Cesar Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano with him. He hired Naomi to coach and prepare him for the recital.

Naomi and Charles divorced and several years later, in 1971, she met and married Louis Reik. He was a psychiatrist who worked for Princeton University at McCosh Health Center, treating both students and faculty. Louis was a friend of Merrill Knapp, a professor of music at Princeton, who referred him to Naomi for piano lessons. Generally she didn’t teach adult beginners; she had gotten tired of saying, “No, you’re not stupid.” But Reik wasn’t really a beginner; he could play a Bach 2 Part Invention quite well, so she took him on. They were married until he died in 1989.

Naomi had four Steinway pianos in her house, and throughout her life, she enjoyed playing four hands with friends with whom she got along with pianistically.

She played often with Merrill Knapp and Jean Couts. Naomi was gifted with a very long reach between her fingers.

She was a member of the Present Day Club for 50 years, where she gave an annual recital. Brahms was always a favorite. For 10 years, Naomi was a docent at the Princeton University Art Museum.

She is the author of Piano Games, an instructional book for piano beginners.

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Patricia Tindall Tantum, a lifelong Princeton-area resident, passed away on May 4, 2020, due to the effects of COVID-19. She leaves behind her husband of nearly 68 years, Stanley William Tantum; brother Barry Tindall of Falls Church, VA, brother Wayne Tindall of Edinburg, NJ, and sister Marilyn Bergen of San Diego, CA; her three children, Robin Carter of San Diego, Bruce Tantum of New York City, Debra Kuser and her husband J. Ward Kuser of Lawrence Township; and a granddaughter, Juliana Kuser of North Brunswick.

Born November 27, 1931, Patricia grew up in Edinburg and attended Dutch Neck Elementary School, Princeton High School, and Rider College. After graduation in 1952, she married Stanley, from nearby Windsor. After briefly residing in Princeton, she and Stanley moved to Dutch Neck, where they stayed until 1977. Following time spent in Hamilton and Lawrence Townships, she had had been living with Stanley at the Acorn Glen assisted-living facilit y in Princeton since 2016.

A devoted mother and wife, Patricia served as a full-time homemaker and mother until the early 70s.

Later, she was employed by the Junction Pharmacy, Princeton Medical Group, and Princeton Theological Seminary. A longtime congregant at Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church and member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the West Windsor Fire Department, she enjoyed socializing with her friends; spending

factory producing the Douglass Dauntless, a naval scout plane.

In June of 1946, she married James Boyd Smith at Princeton University Chapel. They reared four children Brett, Derek, Lane, and Tenbroeck Smith. Starting in Princeton, they moved to Texas for a few years, before returning to Princeton where they became longtime residents. Betsy was highly engaged in the Princeton community serving on the Vestry of Trinity Church, as a volunteer for the Arts Council of Princeton, and engaging in many other activities. She was an avid gardener, Bridge player, and a lifelong lover of crossword puzzles.

Betsy expressed her love of family in many ways.

She had little experience cooking when first married.

Through time and perseverance, using the methods and recipes of chefs such as Julia Child and Craig Claiborne, she gave her family and fortunate dinner guests five-star meals. She always found a place at the table for unexpected guests, and often invited those away from their families for holidays. Conversation at the dinner table was lively and engaging, due in no small part to Betsy’s outstanding conversational skills.

She organized family trips to the Cotswold’s, Western Ireland, and other places. A loving mother, she helped her children overcome the obstacles which life entails and provided them with opportunities to grow.

With her children reared, Betsy returned to college in the 1970s, receiving a

summers along the seaside in Manasquan, NJ; traveling, with Florida among her favorite destinations; and dogs, especially dachshunds.

Patricia will be loved and remembered by her family and many friends. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Please visit Patricia’s permanent memorial site at www.saulfuneralhomes. com. We encourage all to share memories, words of comfort, or leave a message of condolence for the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the A.S. Cole Son & Co. Funeral H o m e , 22 N o r t h M a i n Street, Cranbury, NJ.

Betsy Howe Smith Betsy Howe Smith died peacefully of a chronic condition on April 29, 2020 at Stone Bridge continuing care facility in Skillman, New Jersey. She was 94 years old.

Betsy was raised in Pennington, New Jersey, the daughter of William Peyton and Evelyn Howe. She graduated from Miss Fine’s School and attended Wellesley College. During World War II, she was a typist in a

a long illness. Richard was born in Chicago, IL in 1927, the youngest child of Nadia and Frank Browne Williams.

He lived in Montpelier, Ohio, with his Aunt Fanny and Uncle William Shatzer and cousin, Bill. Following graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Navy.

After his discharge in 1946, he attended Miami University of Ohio, graduating with an A.B. degree in chemistry, and continued his studies at Harvard, receiving a PhD in Physical Chemistry in 1954. Richard then served a year in the US Army at the Army Chemical Center in Edgewood, MD, before becoming a chemistry instructor at Harvard for the next three years. He joined RCA Laboratories in 1958 where he spent the rest of his career, eventually becoming a Fellow of the Laboratories.

His work with liquid crystals was pivotal in the development of liquid crystal display (LCD) technology. In 1962 he discovered that liquid crystals exhibited unusual electro-optic characteristics that could be used to generate patterns by applying voltage. He referred to these patterns as “domains” — a phenomenon that is now known as “Williams Domains.” This finding opened the door to the potential of utilizing liquid crystals as elements for display devices.

R i c h a r d a l s o e nj oye d meeting and collaborating with colleagues around the world. His travels included stays in Zurich, Switzerland (where he was a visiting scientist at the RCA Zurich LabRichard Williams oratory in 1963), Sao Carlos, Richard Williams, of PrincBrazil (Fulbright Lecturer, eton, passed away on April 1969), and teaching as a th 28 at the age of 92 after Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University. She joined Phi Beta Kappa reflecting her lifelong love of learning. Continuing at Rutgers School of Social Work, she received a Master of Social Work. She then pursued post-graduate training at the Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center, ultimately becoming a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working at Catholic Charities to provide counseling for those in need. Respecting the confidentiality of her clients, she spoke little of her professional experiences but, years later, a former client attested to the value of the counseling she provided.

Most importantly, she will be remembered as a caring and devoted mother and mother-in-law. She is survived by her daughter Lane and her sons Brett and Tenbroeck, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life will take place later in the year.

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summer school lecturer at the National Polytechnical Institute in Mexico in 1972. Later in his career he made several trips to China where he lectured at the Chinese Institute of Electronics, as well as visiting the University of Inner Mongolia to attend a meeting about rare earths.

In addition to his teaching, he made a point of learning all he could about the culture and languages of the countries he visited. He taught himself Por tuguese, and wrote the textbook in that language that was used for his course in Brazil. He later studied Chinese to prepare for his visits to that country, and continued studying the language in later years.

After his retirement, Richard remained curious and engaged with the world around him from following national and international news, writing occasional articles for the American Physical Society newsletter, to observing the backyard wildlife at his home. He was also interested in the environment and volunteered with the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association.

Richard is survived by his wife, Alma, and their three children Elena, Cristina (husband Joseph Helms), and Matthew, as well as several nephews and nieces. He was a longtime member of All Saints’ Church of Princeton, NJ. A memorial will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored to have charitable contributions in his memory made to a local conservation organization of your choice, or to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (xerces.org).

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10:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School and Youth Bible Study 214 Nassau Street, Adult BiblePrinceton Classes Msgr.

Walter Nolan, Pastor (A multi-ethnic congregation) Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m.

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No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf 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 HOME HEALTH AIDE/ COMPANION AVAILABLE: NJ certified and experienced.

Live-in or live-out. Driver’s license.

References available. Please call Inez, (609) 227-9873.

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Call (609) 954-1810; (609) 833-7942.

05-06-13t 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.

05-06-4t SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 05-16/08-01 BUYERS • APPRAISERS • AUCTIONEERS Restoration upholstery & fabric shop.

On-site silver repairs & polishing.

Lamp & fixture rewiring & installation.

Palace Interiors Empire Antiques & Auctions monthly. Call Gene (609) 209-0362.

10-02-20 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go!

We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read.

(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.

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EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED.

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8 Madison Street, Princeton

Opportunity knocks on a very special street! This charming home couldn’t be closer to Princeton’s most popular hang-outs: Small World, Garden Theater, the library and more. A covered porch overlooks the tree-lined sidewalk, while around back, a 2-story garage offers parking and untapped potential in 3 finished rooms. The Tudor home features oak floors, pocket doors and a sunny, updated kitchen with access to the stone patio. Above are 3 sweet bedrooms, 2 full baths and a walk-up attic. All in downtown Princeton. $998,000

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.

Spring Home Family Owned and Operated

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Art Mazzei

Art@addisonwolfe.com 610.428.4885

PLUMSTEAD ACRES

In the midst of the rolling countryside of Plumstead Township, minutes from Carversville, PA, sits 36.8 acres of unspoiled and pristine land ready for you to create your dream home or family compound.The mostly open, non-preserved parcel, has been approved for a large family compound with separate guest house/staff quarters, pool and tennis.The property is being sold with all of the plans, designs, renderings, architectural spec’s and all permits currently held by the Seller.These costly items are included and will assist the new owner by saving months of time and thousands of dollars.The location would allow for design changes or a totally new design.The innovated and “Cutting Edge” design was executed by Alpha Genesis Design and Build Group of Solebury. Here is a rare opportunity to build one of the most exciting homes in the area, coupled with a 36.8 acre parcel of virgin land. $1,350,000

For property information contact Art Mazzei directly at 610.428.4885 550 Union Square, New Hope, PA 18938 • 215.862.5500 ADDISONWOLFE.COM

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Spring Home Beatrice Bloom Beatrice’s strong sales and excellent negotiation skills stem from her earned MBA degrees in finance and international business and a lucrative career on Wall Street as a bond trader. Her international upbringing as well as her foreign language skills offer a unique service for an all-inclusive

clientele. Whether you’re moving to, moving within, or moving from Princeton, Beatrice is your best resource for real estate.

Her professionalism, dedication, and the added v a l u e o f We i c h e r t R e a l tors’ All-Under-One-Roof is your guarantee fort a stress-free home buying and selling experience.

Beatrice is a member of

t h e M e r c e r C o u n t y To p Producers Association and is using the best t o o l s , t e c h n o l o g y, a n d practices to help keep clients safe during COVID-19. Call her at (609) 577-2989 or email info@ beatricebloom.com.

Flesch’s Roofing For all your roofing, flashing, and gutter needs, you can count on

LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE...

YOU’RE INVITED TO A WEICHERT “VIRTUAL” MARKET UPDATE SEMINAR Presented by: John Burke, Manager He will discuss an update of market conditions and how they impact real estate decisions. How the current pandemic is affecting our ability to conduct real estate transactions.

Is it a good time to buy or sell? He will review specific situations.

JOIN US ON ZOOM! Saturday, May 16th at 11:00 am Visit PrincetonMarketSeminar.com or call 609-577-2989 to register.

We’ll send you a link upon registration.

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

our family owned and operated business to put more than 25 years of experience to work for you. (609) 503-4407; fleschsroofing.com.

Jefferson Bath and Kitchen Jefferson Bath and Kitchen has been beautifying bathrooms in the area since 1989. Our fullservice approach puts clients at ease so they can relax while we transform their bathrooms into the space of their dreams.

J i l l a n d D a v i d , t h e h u sband and wife team that operates the business and manages all the projects, will work with you from concept through completion.

Our website, jeffersonbathandkitchen.com, offers a carefully curated selection of fixtures and faucets to inspire your design, and Jill works with every client to find the right products to fit their space, needs, and style.

We only work with quality materials. We want your bathroom to bring you joy for many years and we know quality matters.

That, paired with our expertise and attention to detail, are what have solidified our reputation as t h e a r e a ’s b e s t f o r o v e r 30 years.

Visit jeffersonbathandkitchen.com or call us at (609) 924-0762 to start planning your bathroom remodel.

Employment Opportunities in the Princeton Area SOLUTION ARCHITECT

JOb COdE CT6171 (CitiusTech, Princeton, NJ) Wrk on rqmt gather’g from client, anlyz’g them & convert’g them to functional specs in the healthcare domain.

Troubleshoot tech issues. Dsgn, dvlp & implemt infrastructure-based solut’ns. Implemt & customize technol solut’n & data sources for various environmts. Dvlp applics to address key healthcare use cases. Participate in client rqmts discussions, estimat’n, release plan & feature the user stories. Uses tool such as AngularJS. ReactJS, JavaScript, Advance JavaScript, HTML5, & CSS5, Hybrid mobile applic platforms & propriety tools. Bach’s deg in Comp Sci./ Eng./IT or frgn equiv +5yrs of progress wrk exp. Loc’n: Princeton, NJ & various unanticipatd loc’ns w/in the U.S., reloc maybe rqd. Please refer to job code & email res to: us_jobs@ citiustech.com 05-13

SENIOR SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT JOb COdE CT6173 (CitiusTech, Princeton, NJ). Pro vides guidance & uppt in the areas of d/bases, netwrk, srvr, applic architecture & dsgn, along w/data mgmt. Monitor wrkflow & applic srvrs for potential issues.

Dvlp status rprts, cost estimates & resource plans as part of legacy components migrat’n. Use tools such as MSBI,SQL Srvr, SSIS, SSAS, DB2, & TFS. Bach’s deg in Comp Sci/Eng +4 yrs of exp or 2 yr Assoc deg in Comp Sci./Eng. +6yrs of exp. Loc’n: Princeton, NJ & various unanticipatd loc’ns w/in the U.S., reloc maybe rqd. Please refer to job code & email res to: us _ jobs@ citiustech.com 05-13

PRINCETON CHARTER SCHOOL A US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 SEEKS QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR THE FOLLOWING 2020-2021 POSITION:

2ND GRADE All applicants must hold, or be willing to attain, the relevant NJ certification.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, copies of NJ certificate(s) and college transcripts to: Head of School, Princeton Charter School, 100 Bunn Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540, or to pcsoffice@princetoncharter.org. Princeton Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. Deadline for application is May 31, 2020. Must be a resident of New Jersey or willing to relocate. For more information visit our web site at www.pcs.k12.nj.us.

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www.robinwallack.com Listed by Robin Wallack • Broker Associate • Cell: 609-462-2340 • robin.wallack@foxroach.com

HOPEWELL TWP. We are pleased to present this classic colonial in Hopewell Township’s desirable Elm Ridge Park. With an elegant brick facade facing the street, it is beautifully situated on a curving lot, complemented by flowering shrubs and trees. In the back, there is a large wood deck, leading to a lower level brick patio. Entertaining is a breeze, with the two levels adjacent to each other, yet providing separate spaces for people to congregate. Upon entering the house, you will be delighted with the combination of elegance and warmth found throughout. Large entry foyer has a gleaming wood floor. The living room and the formal dining room project a feeling of tranquility. This layout has an excellent floor plan, and gracious rooms combine to reinforce this feeling.

There is a private study on the first level, in addition to a bedroom and ensuite bath -- just what everyone requests! The eat-in kitchen has granite counters, echoed in the center island, and sophisticated European-style custom cabinetry. Top-of-the-line appliances, double sink, breakfast area, and glass doors opening to the deck emphasize the ease with which you can entertain. The family room has a cathedral, beamed ceiling, wet bar, and opens to the deck. You will love hanging out here, and this room will soon become one of your favorite rooms. On the second level, the MBR has a knock-your-socks-off ensuite bath, complete with designer tub and walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms are bright and airy, and there is a huge bonus room, with a walk-in cedar closet, that will delight children of all ages! $720,000

PRINCETON Tired of the City, yet want to be close to cultural and academic perks? Problem solved! We are pleased to present this historic Princeton property that offers all the above, and more!

“Rothers Barrows” is an exquisitely maintained and updated 4.29-acre property in Princeton, having every amenity and feature anyone could possibly want. The main house is tucked in amongst mature and professionally planted trees and shrubbery, with accents of handcrafted stone, shingles, and woodwork. Magnificent archways and doors, winding stone paths, koi ponds, “sports court,” and heated inground pool, complete with superb pool house for entertaining, are all yours for the asking. Enjoy the perfect “staycation” -- even if there is no summer camp or European travel. You will not miss out on anything when you kick back and enjoy this extraordinary property. Every room has been elegantly renovated, keeping in mind the home’s original design, yet dovetailing with today’s comfort. From the Moravian tile in the kitchen, to the stained-glass windows, get ready for an esthetic treat! There is even an exercise room on the third floor. $2,100,000

PRINCETON OFFICE / 253 Nassau Street / Princeton, NJ 08540 609-924-1600 main / 609-683-8505 direct

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Dear Neighbors, Friends, and Clients, Through a variety of tools and technology, we are helping our clients buy and sell real estate while maintaining a keen awareness of the surrounding pandemic. Visit CallawayHenderson.com for a deep dive on each of our listings and a list of our upcoming virtual open houses. In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers are with those most affected and we want to thank everyone who continues to selflessly fight this virus, including first responders, doctors, nurses and many more.

Sincerely,

The Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty Team

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MERCER STREET • PRINCETON Robin McCarthy Froehlich $1,699,000 C all awayHenderson.com/id/NJME294966

VAN DYKE ROAD • PRINCETON Michelle Blane $1,645,000 C allawayHenderson.com/id/NJME294990

GREENHOUSE DRIVE • PRINCETON Debra McAuliffe $1,495,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME290120

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CHERRY VALLEY ROAD • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP $999,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME294994

MOORES GROVE CT • MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Carolyn Spohn $875,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJSO112744

Realtor® owned BIRCHWOOD DRIVE • MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Cynthia S Weshnak $1,199,999 C allawayHenderson.com/id/3614017

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CARTER ROAD • LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Donna S Matheis $917,500 Call awayHenderson.com/id/NJME294902

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RED OAK WAY • MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP Valerie Smith $879,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJSO112876

PLANTERS ROW • MONTGOMERY TWP Joel Winer $789,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJSO113102

FEATHERBED LANE • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP Catherine C Nemeth $535,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME286240

CARTER ROAD • LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP Clare Mackness $465,000 CallawayHenderson.com/id/NJME292216

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VANNOY AVENUE • PENNINGTON BORO Catherine ‘Kate’ Stinson $599,900 Call awayHenderson.com/id/NJME295098

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