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Back to School Section Pages 32-39 PSO and McCarter Collaborate on New Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Profiles in Education: Art Teacher Barbara DiLorenzo . . . . . . . . . . 14 Skillman Resident Joins Peace Corps . . . . . . . . 15 Lawrence Ferlinghetti at 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PU Women’s Soccer Kicking Off 2019 Season . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 PHS Alum Hare Looking To Star for Penn Cross Country . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Part Two of Readers’ Choice Awards Results . . . . . . . . . 18, 19 Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Berkshire Hathaway Fox & Roach Realtors . .26, 27 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 30 Classified Ads . . . . . . 47 Mailbox . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Music/Theater . . . . . . 23 New To Us . . . . . . . . . 31 Obituaries . . . . . . . . . 46 Police Blotter . . . . . . . 12 Real Estate . . . . . . . . 47 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Topics of the Town . . . . 5 Town Talk . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Crossing Guards Are Still Needed As School Begins The fall semester is about to start, and children will be walking and biking to public schools across town. With 24 street crossings to cover, the Princeton Police Department has been scrambling to make sure experienced crossing guards are stationed at each location so that students arrive at school and get home safely each day. Since stepping up its outreach with variable message boards on prominent streets and advertisements in the media, the department has received several applications and is hoping to be fully staffed by the time classes resume on Wednesday, September 4. But there is still a substantial need for those who can be put on a wait list for full-time positions, or fill-in guards who can take over if necessary. “These fill-in positions are invaluable to us, and would be perfect for someone in the Princeton area with some flexibility in their schedule,” said Lieutenant Geoff Maurer, in an email. “I always thought it would be great for a parent who has to get their child to a school, who could arrive ‘early’ to drop their child off and stay there to help for 30 minutes. We certainly welcome applications for fill-ins who might only be able to do a morning or afternoon crossing. These are still very beneficial to us.” The town pays $15 for a 30-minute school crossing and $22.50 for a 45-minute shift. So if a person worked a morning and afternoon shift at a 30-minute crossing, they would make $30 a day. With an average of five school days a week, that averages out to about $600 a month. “We are still accepting applications from those who might want to be put on a wait list for full-time positions, or who would like to be trained as a fill-in guard whom we could call when we have shortages,” Maurer said. “We use a fill-in guard if a regular crossing guard calls out sick or is unable to work. Having a list of fillins that we could call for coverage would allow us to keep officers free to respond to calls, run radar, and do other proactive policing.” The police department is responsible for ensuring coverage for a minimum of 8,640 school crossings a year (24 x 180 school days). Based on a calendar year, in 2017 the police department was responsible for covering 990 vacant school Continued on Page 10
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PPS is Ready for the New School Year It’s back to school next Wednesday, September 4 for Princeton Public Schools’ (PPS) 3,865 students, who will be greeted by staff members including 15 new teachers, 17 new support staff employees, and four new-to-the-district administrators. “Knowing Every Child — Supporting Them Together” is the theme for the year, according to PPS Superintendent Steve Cochrane, and at the top of his list of goals for 2019-20 is “advancing equity in the service of student achievement.” Cochrane cited a renewed focus on “collaboration in support of our children,” emphasizing the implementation of “restorative practices, strategies that students and staff can use together to foster a strong sense of community and connection. They create the environments that lead to the highest levels of learning and engagement.” In her welcome back letter to Princeton High School (PHS) students and parents, new PHS Principal Jessica Baxter wrote, “This is an exciting time as we use last year’s momentum of a later start time and schedule revamp to focus on student wellness, engagement, and enjoyment of learning opportunities.” Other district priorities, according to the
superintendent’s list of goals for 2019-20, are facilities stewardship, including implementation of projects associated with the $26.9 million facilities referendum; financial stewardship and sustainability “in an increasingly resource-constrained environment”; transforming child nutrition; and a new, improved communications structure. New staff members this year include a new special education supervisor, a new business administrator, a new math
supervisor, and a new facilities director. At PHS, former assistant principal Baxter begins her tenure as principal, and veteran teacher Rashone Johnson will take over as assistant principal. New District Facilities Director Dave Harding has already been overseeing multiple referendum projects this summer, including air conditioning at Riverside Elementary and the PHS gym, as well as electrical upgrades at all six schools. Continued on Page 8
Council Considers Recycling Plan for Clothing, Electronics
A company that helps keep used clothing and electronics out of landfills is interested in partnering with the municipality. At a meeting of Princeton Council on Monday, August 26, Bob Anderson of Curb My Clutter made a presentation describing the firm’s services, which are in keeping with the goals of the town’s Climate Action Plan. “Traditional methods of curbside collections aren’t effective for clothing and electronics,” Anderson told the Council. “Some 85 percent of clothing in the United
States today ends up in the landfill. And households are chock full of electronic materials, but people are afraid to recycle them because of fear of identity theft.” Most people wear about 30 percent of the clothes in their closet. The idea is to eventually regenerate cotton material back into thread, “so clothing can be made into new clothing,” Anderson said. That technology “is not what’s happening now, but it’s where we want to go.” Residents use software the company Continued on Page 12
VINTAGE JERSEY: The skies were clear last weekend for the Vintage North Jersey Food & Wine Festival, held at Unionville Vineyards in Ringoes . The event featured premium wines, live music, food trucks, and specialty food and craft vendors . Festivalgoers share what they are looking forward to this fall in this week’s Town Talk on page 6 . (Photo by Erica M. Cardenas)
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The Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society is sponsoring its first fundraising lecture at the the Arts Council of Princeton on September 18. Noted author and playwright Calvin Ramsey will discuss the creation and history of The Negro Motorist Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans during the Jim Crow period, on places where they would be allowed to eat, lodge, and enter establishments in segregated America. The book was originated and then published from 1936 to 1966 by African American New York City mailman Victor Hugo Green. Among his books and plays, Ramsey has written a popular children’s book, Ruth and the Green Book. He has also written a play called The Green Book. The movie Green Book, about the travels of a black singer and his white chauffeur, was released in 2018 and received three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, in 2019. The lecture at the Arts Council of Princeton on September 18 will begin at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Admission is a tax-deductible $35, with an added $15 for an autographed copy of Ruth and the Green Book. Children age 12 and under are admitted free. A reception and book signing will follow the lecture and Q&A session. Tickets can be pre-purchased by sending checks made payable to WJHCS at 190 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. The Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society, under the leadership of Shirley Satterfield, is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the proud history of African American life and contributions in the town of Princeton.
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During the coming year, security vestibules will be installed at all schools, space will be expanded at John Witherspoon Middle School and PHS, and the guidance and some athletic spaces at PHS will be renovated. Enrollment at PPS continues to climb, from 3,823 at the start of school last year to 3,865 at last count on Tuesday, August 27. The district is working with demographic experts and community members to plan for school and community needs and to find funding options to mitigate costs over the next 10 years.
A mong the curriculum changes on tap for the new year are the ReadyClassroom math program in the elementary schools and a schoolwide enrichment program called FOCUS (Fostering Our Children’s Unique Strengths), starting at the elementary level and providing enrichment in science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and mathematics. The district has applied for state aid to expand its preschool program, and, if approved, it will be able to offer, free of charge, a new dual language immersion preschool class at Communit y Park Elementar y School, as well as a new class in partnership with
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Why the Princeton Campus is Vital for Westminster’s Survival
Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00pm Nassau Presbyterian Church/Assembly Room 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
*The Westminster Foundation, Princeton, NJ, Inc. is an independent organization, and is not affiliated with Rider University or Westminster Choir College. In 1991, an affiliation was established between Rider College and Westminster Choir College. In a short time, both institutions benefited substantially from the partnership. Westminster quickly regained its stability as enrollment returned to historical levels, and the quality of its programs in music education and performance were strengthened by excellent additions to its faculty and administration. Through this affiliation, Rider College was able to become Rider University, which provided it with an additional level of prestige and stature in the world of higher education. Rider became widely known through this association as its name then appeared with Westminster’s in the Choir College’s numerous performances in the U.S. and abroad, including concerts with the world’s finest orchestras and conductors, and through Westminster’s many commercial recordings, several of which have received Grammy nominations. Furthermore, establishment of the Westminster College of the Arts in 2007 has added substantially to Rider’s student body at its Lawrenceville campus, bringing Rider significant tuition dollars each year.
Rider’s plan to sell Westminster to a Chinese governmentcontrolled for-profit corporation was defeated.
Rider’s current administration and trustees have presented plans that would reap tens of millions of dollars for Rider through the sale of Westminster assets. The lawsuits filed by individuals and the Princeton Theological Seminary are not hyperbolic attacks nor groundless scare tactics, but actions based upon the terms and conditions to which Rider agreed in its 1991 affiliation with Westminster, and based upon terms of the trust of Sophia Strong Taylor, who purchased the land upon which Westminster’s campus sits.
Rider NOW plans to move the Choir College to Lawrenceville and sell the Princeton campus. In December 2016, Rider said that it would move Westminster’s operations to Rider’s campus in Lawrenceville, and sell Westminster’s home of nearly 90 years on 23 acres in Princeton. The announcement brought considerable interest from several parties anxious to participate in this apparent land-grab opportunity. Rider’s plan soon shifted to severing all ties to Westminster, by offering several options including a new affiliation with Westminster which gave Rider the prospect of pocketing an even heftier sum of $40,000,000 by essentially selling Westminster’s $19M endowment as an accompaniment to the sale of the campus.
Will their plan destroy this beloved institution?
An affiliation that requires a direct payment is unprecedented in the academic not-for-profit world. At no time did Rider offer any college, university, conservatory, orchestra or other not-for-profit in the U.S. or abroad the opportunity to simply affiliate with Westminster without a direct payment, as Rider had done in 1991. Although Rider offered the opportunity to take Westminster’s programs to another location, thus allowing Rider to sell Westminster’s campus, Rider always demanded a substantial direct payment for any institution wishing to affiliate with Westminster while keeping the Choir College on its Princeton campus.
How does Rider’s plan affect the Princeton Community? What are the implications for taxpayers?
In mid-February 2018, Rider announced the signing of a “Term Sheet” with BKET. The Westminster Foundation, Princeton Theological Seminary, and the New Jersey Attorney General’s office have repeatedly asked to see it, but it has never been revealed. Mystery also surrounds the “Purchase and Sale Agreement” which Rider announced in June 2018, and the “Commitment Letter” which was announced early last fall.
What are the alternatives?
Rider has been completely secretive regarding the terms of the proposed transaction with Beijing Kaiwen Education Technology (BKET), thus it is impossible for anyone who truly cares about the future of Westminster Choir College to support this deal. How soon might BKET be allowed to close the school and sell its campus? It might be seven years, five, two or perhaps one: only Rider and BKET know as the language of the signed agreements have been kept from the public eye as well as the eyes of New Jersey’s Attorney General’s office and licensing and accrediting officials.
All members of the Princeton community are urged to attend this open public meeting. In light of a
The absence of transparency regarding the contents of these important documents should also cause anyone who cares about Westminster to withhold support for proposed move to Rider University’s Lawrenceville campus, future of Westminster Choir College this transaction. Fears that BKET could close Westminster’s campus, sell the property, and hijackthe the endowment, or transform Westminster into something other than is a choir college, are stoked by Rider’s refusal to allow those who care about Westminster’s future to see the terms and conditions to which Rider has commitat a critical juncture. The meeting will focus on discussing answers to these questions and sharing ted Westminster’s future. Furthermore, the structure of the deal is based upon the creation of a questionably structured not-for-profit U.S. subsidiary of BKET, a vitalcompany information withofthe community. for-profit under the control the Chinese Government. Although we have received numerous offers of voluntary assistance in the management and operation of an independent Westminster, it has been impossible for The Westminster Foundation is an independent organization made up of supporters, alumni, faculty, the Foundation to make much progress toward that goal. Rider would never release Westminster’s endowment or its illegitimate title to the campus, so that leaves donors, andand friends of Westminster Choir College. Our stated purpose ismight to preserve thethelegacy and Rider’s administration trustees with another viable alternative to the sham BKET “Solution on the Table.” They want to consider possibilities that embracing Westminster Choir College could bring to Rider University. Rider has a venerable history that dates from the closing days of the Civil War. Nevertheensure the future of Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and to oppose efforts by less, Westminster Choir College is the only Rider division that has ever achieved worldwide acclaim. Westminster’s name and renown have greatly benefited the Rider College University toprogram, sell, relocate close Westminster of the Arts and continueor to do so. Westminster Choir College. Rider claims that its financial difficulties are the basis for seeking to divorce Westminster. However, in the 2018 filing memorandum for Rider’s $42M bond issue, Forsolid, those unable to attend, theupon meeting will beIt live-streamed Rider averred that its finances were and that Westminster was no burden Rider’s operations. stated that the money at being raised was not for operations, but strictly for capital improvements and the development of new educational offerings. Furthermore, Rider stated that its ability to make principal and https://www.facebook.com/westminsterfoun/ interest payments related to the bond offering was in no way contingent upon the sale of Westminster Choir College. Indeed, Rider has recently sent a handsome publication to donors that celebrates its best year ever of fundraising. The Westminster Foundation, Princeton, NJ, Inc, concludes that those who care about the Choir College cannot support the Beijing Kaiwen proposal. However, a wonderful alternative is clear: a Rider administration and board of trustees that cherishes Rider University’s affiliation with Westminster Choir College, instead of raiding Westminster’s assets and tossing its future into unsafe hands. It is not too late for the Rider administration and trustees to change course and again open their arms to Westminster Choir College, which has provided inestimable benefits to Rider, the local communities, and the world of music education, choral music, and performance. In light of Molly O’Neil Frank’s enthusiastic support on these pages of the proposed deal with BKET, the Westminster Foundation cordially invites her and her colleagues on the Rider Board of Trustees to the next Westminster Foundation open public forum, along with senior members of the Rider administration, and Larry Livingston, who directs BKET’s U.S. acquisition subsidiary for Westminster.
The Westminster Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey, Inc. is not affiliated with Rider University or Westminster Choir College. Constance Fee President, Westminster Foundation, Princeton, NJ, Inc. • www.westminsterfoundationprinceton.org www.westminsterfoundationprinceton.org
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crossings. In 2018 that number rose to 1,064 vacant posts, so far in the 2019 calendar year officers have had to cover 675 posts, according to Maurer. Crossing times for mornings are 7:45 - 8 :30 a.m. or 8-8:30 a.m. For normal afternoon dismissals, the times are 2:45-3:30 p.m. or 2:55-3:25 p.m. There are some “early release” days for parent/teacher conferences and other activities, when school dismissals are11:30 p.m. Guards need to be able to escort children across designated crossing zones; stop vehicular and pedestrian traffic in an efficient and orderly manner in all weather conditions; communicate effectively with children, parents, and the general public; report license plate numbers of vehicles that do not slow down or stop in crossing zones; report unsafe traffic conditions in school cross-
ing zones; report suspicious people or vehicles hanging around school areas; and com m u n ic ate s afe t y i n structions to students, parents, and motorists moving through the school safety zones. Two years ago, Princeton Council honored Andy Tamasi, a crossing guard for 46 years, for his service at various locations around town. More than 200,000 Princeton school children crossed local streets under his watchful eye, with no injuries or accidents. “It’s very important,” Tamasi said at the time. “You’re making sure those kids don’t get hurt. You have to treat them like they’re yours.” To apply, visit https :// princeton.seamlessdocs. com/f/crossingguard_ june2019. —Anne Levin
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P rofiles i n e ducation Art Teacher Barbara DiLorenzo: “Art and Creativity are Essential” Barbara DiLorenzo, author, illustrator, and art teacher at the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) and New York Institute of Art and Design (NYIAD), has no doubts about the significance of her work as an artist and a teacher. She emphasizes the power of students’ individual “voices,” and she demonstrates the technique and the persuasiveness that develops those voices. “My teaching work reveals its importance daily,” she said. “As people age, they are afraid to call themselves ‘artists.’ Toddlers and preschoolers proudly announce that they are artists. Elementary school students feel that art is open to everyone. However, by middle school, students take note of who around them can draw realistically, and better than them. If allowed, they will talk themselves out of creative pursuits, mistakenly believing that artistic skill is bestowed magically to a chosen few.” She went on to explain how she imparts her message and inspiration. “I have a standard soapbox speech that can’t be stopped once I get going,” she said. “I don’t let anyone escape my class without hearing that the more one practices, the better one gets. In the end, the goal isn’t who can draw the best. Instead, it’s who has practiced with that medium enough to allow one’s unique voice to come through. Voice is the goal. There is room at the table for everyone’s voice. Many times clumsy use of a medium clouds one’s voice. But once an artist has command of
the tools and knows what to say — wow.” Author and illustrator of two children’s books, Renato and the Lion (Penguin Random House, 2017) and Quincy: The Chameleon Who Couldn’t Blend In (Little Bee Books, 2018), DiLorenzo discussed the effects of her work. “The bookwork that I do doesn’t impact everyone,” she said. “However, for the misfit artist who connects with Quincy, or the Italian immigrant who connects with Renato, their feedback makes me feel justified in writing books.” She commented on her current project, which is in a vein more serious than usual for her, a graphic novel about her “turbulent relationship” with her mother. “My hope isn’t resolution with her, but a way to share difficulty with other young readers who may resonate with the themes,” DiLorenzo said. “Although I don’t expect the issues to connect with everyone, I want to bring hope to those who need it.” A Mother’s Influence Growing up in Massachusetts, DiLorenzo described her mother as a major influence on the course of her career and her life. “The painful part of my background is that my mother championed much of my artistic learning, yet we have always had a problematic relationship,” she said. “She taught my brother and me how to paint and sculpt when we were kids, and when I was older, she brought me to continuing education classes at the local art college.”
DiLorenzo went on to study illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design and painting at the Art Students League of New York. She received the Dorothy Markinko Scholarship Award from the Rutgers University Council on Children’s Literature in 2014, but communication with her mother, an artist, has been sparse. “It’s been over a decade since we’ve connected,” she said. “She was a very influential part of my artistic career, and I owe her a tremendous amount of gratitude for what she did give me. I’ve had many excellent teachers over the years, from high school to college to the Arts Students League of New York. However, it’s my mother’s word I sometimes hear coming from my voice when I help a student with their work. The best parts of what she taught me stay with me.” A typical week for Di Lorenzo would seem to leave little time for writing and illustration, and she admits that “with a teenager and a toddler at home, I have to be creative to ft in my work.” In New York City at NYIAD two full days a week, Di Lorenzo advises students and grades projects for the creative writing and graphic design courses. “This focus on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator keeps my technological skills current, and grading creative writing assignments keeps my writing brain engaged,” she said. At the ACP the rest of the week, DiLorenzo teaches classes in drawing, watercolors, oils, figures, plein air, illustration, and graphic design. She works with young students, tweens, teens, adults, and seniors — with autistic students from Eden Autism on Monday nights, “and a boisterous room full of HomeFront students on
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GIVING VOICE: Barbara DiLorenzo, author, illustrator, and educator, teaches a variety of different art courses at the Arts Council of Princeton and in New York City, and has published two popular children’s books. (Photo courtesy of Barbara DiLorenzo) Memorable Moments The highlights of Di Lorenzo’s life in art and in the classroom are too numerous to mention. She described the feeling of having work accepted into difficult art shows, winning awards, and getting published. “However, what I love now is reaching a student who doesn’t believe in their work and watching them grow and change and develop into a confident artist.” She told about a girl in the ArtsExchange program, a collaboration with HomeFront, “who brought a freshly-drawn graphic novel page to me every week. She filled up her sketchbook, and I replaced it for her. She and her twin sister continue to push themselves and create better work all the time. I love etching students a particular lesson, then turn-
ing them loose to apply the concept to their ideas. Seeing the abundance of creativity in people makes me believe we are all artists at heart — some just need more practice to hone the technical skills.” DiLorenzo, a member of the New England Watercolor Society and the Society of Illustrators and president of the Children’s Book Illustrators Group of New York, lives in Hopewell with her husband and two children. Her plans for herself and the art program at ACP show no signs of slowing down. “My hope for ACP is that it continues to grow programs for people who feel art is out of reach for them,” she said. “The world would be a better place with more practicing artists.” —Donald Gilpin
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Bucket lists are usually for people looking towards the last stages of their lives. Anna Zauner, 24, of Skillman made hers when she was an elementary school student, and she’s getting ready to check a major item off the list. “From a young age I had always wanted to help people from other countries,” she wrote in an email. “I recently found a bucket list that I made in grade school where I wrote, ‘join the Peace Corps’ in magic marker.” The 2019 College of New Jersey (TCNJ) graduate has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will be leaving next month for Guatemala, where she will begin training to serve as a youth in development volunteer over the next two years. “Deciding that I wanted to go into the health care field recently heightened my interest in joining the Peace Corps,” she explained, “as I knew I would be able to use my knowledge to truly help people, my biggest motivation.” A graduate of Montgomery High School, Zauner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from TCNJ and has worked as a certified home health aide, a lacrosse coach, and a research assistant. She studied the Spanish language in high school and college and has also worked on many different week-long service projects through her church youth group, always “feeling there was so much more I could have done.” “The Peace Corps is an opportunity I saw to start my
career in helping others and gaining professional experience that I can carry with me in my future endeavors,” she added. As a youth in development volunteer, Zauner will work with young people, ages 13 to 18, focusing on health issues ranging from personal hygiene and sexually transmitted diseases to self-esteem and mental health. “I expect to form strong relationships with members of the community to help establish programs to sustain the work I will be starting there,” she said. “These personal relationships are vital to gaining trust in the community and creating lasting programs.” Anticipating a role of leadership in her Guatemala community, Zauner noted, “I hope to develop programs and get involved in projects ranging from educating the Guatemalan youth to instilling guidelines for adults to start conversations with their children about topics that are usually overlooked.” Integrating into her Guatemalan community is what Zauner most looks forward to, and also what she anticipates will be her greatest test. She emphasized the importance of the relationships she establishes and her understanding of the day-to-day challenges of the people as “the foundation of the work I will be doing.” “It will be difficult to see the day-to-day challenges that these communities struggle with, while many people in the USA have never dealt
with these challenges and will never truly understand the state of these communities,” she added. “I believe that integrating into a community is the best way to make lasting and sustainable changes.” Zauner’s family and friends have been very supportive of her upcoming venture. “My friends were all extremely excited for me as they knew that joining the Peace Corps has been a lifelong dream of mine,” she said. “My family, although they are apprehensive about the time and distance of the travel, knows that it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and they are excited for me to share my knowledge and help others across the world.” There are 165 New Jersey residents currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers. More than 5,400 volunteers from N.J. have served since the Peace Corps was founded in 1961. The Peace Corps is seeking additional applicants to fill requests for volunteers in programs in more than 60 countries beginning in spring 2020. Open positions with an October 1 application deadline are available in the fields of education, health, agriculture, community economic development, youth in development, and the environment. For more information, visit www.peacecorps.gov and follow Peace Corps on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Zauner reflected on the journey ahead. “I am looking forward to developing my ability to adapt,” she said. “Not only will I be adapting to
GUATEMALA BOUND: Anna Zauner, recent College of New Jersey graduate from Skillman, will embark on a new chapter of her life next month as she joins the Peace Corps for a 27-month stint in Guatemala as a youth in development volunteer. (Photo courtesy of the Peace Corps) a new community, but a new culture and new language as well. I enjoy challenging myself. I know it will be extremely rewarding. I have always thought that being exposed to other cultures opens one’s mind and understanding.” —Donald Gilpin
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EMPOWERING TRENTON YOUTH: Members of the Mayor’s fourth annual Summer Youth Employment Program were enthusiastic participants in job readiness training during the past few months. each year through peer-led TD Charitable Foundation Michelle Thompkins. education. The key program Millhill’s Youth Engagement Helps Trenton Organization Millhill Child & Family Development recently received a grant from TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank. The grant will support Millhill’s Yout h E ngagement Pro grams, including the Trenton PEERS and the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. “We are grateful for TD Char it able Fou ndat ion’s steadfast suppor t of our Yout h E ngagement pro grams, which help empower Trenton youth to engage with their community and pursue higher education or meaningful employment. These programs not only provide valuable life skills; they also give youth opportunities to serve as role models and give back to the Trenton Community,” said Director of Youth Services
Programs shine the light on sometimes difficult subjects, such as mental health, substance abuse, and bullying, while guiding youth toward high school graduation, college, and post-secondary pathways. Through the Trenton PEERS, a leadership and peer to peer education group, youth leaders have been serving as positive role models in the city for over 15 years. The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides teens with entry level work experience and an opportunity to build critical skills like teamwork, time management, and communications skills. Trenton PEERS is a yearround teen peer education, college preparation, and support group for youth ages 1518 that provides potentially life-changing information to over 2,000 Trenton youths
elements include developing skills such as goal setting and leadership development. The PEERS participate in group counseling and college preparation while serving as PEERS educators that develop and present workshops to their peers. T h e M a y o r’s S u m m e r Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a partnership between the Trenton Mayor’s Office, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Millhill Child & Family Development. By the end of this summer, the SYEP will have provided employment for nearly 400 students at the conclusion of the program’s fourth year. SYEP offers job training, mentorship, and meaningful summer employment to youth who would otherwise not have the experience.
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Best Nail Salon Noble Nails
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Best Pet Groomer Dapper Dog
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Top Picks: YWCA Summer Ballet Camp Arts Council of Princeton My Gym
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Best Liquor Store Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop Top Picks: Joe Canal’s Claridge Wine & Liquor Public Wine, Beer & Spirits
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Best Vegetarian Restaurant Lady and the Shallot
Best Plastic Surgeon/Group Dr. Eugenie Brunner
Best Senior Care Akin Care Senior Services
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Best Public Golf Course Mercer Oaks
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Best Yoga Studio Integral Yoga Community Center Top Picks: Gratitude Yoga Yoga Stream Honor Yoga
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Splash N Dash’ Aquathon A Great Success Thanks to Community Sponsors, Volunteers
To the Editor: On behalf of the Princeton Recreation Commission, I would like to thank our sponsors, volunteers, participants and Recreation staffers who made the 2019 Kids ‘Splash N Dash’ Aquathon a great success on August 18. Nearly 50 children, ages 7-14, participated in the Aquathon this year. The support of our community sponsors allows us to run the Aquathon at a very affordable price to all interested children. Special thanks to Princeton University, The Bank of Princeton, Ace Hardware, Princeton Supply, SpeedPro Imaging of Mercer County, and Baldino Brothers for their financial support, and to both The Princeton Police Department and Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad for their in-kind support and services. I would like to acknowledge the huge volunteer effort that helped make the event a success! Led by Princeton Recreation Team Member Vikki Caines, more than 50 volunteers marshaled the events alongside a host of Recreation staffers. In addition, Princeton Recreation Commission Chair, Darius Young volunteered his DJ services to provide music for the event. We look forward to the Kids ‘Splash N Dash’ Aquathon again in 2020! BEN STENTZ Executive Director
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Still Going Strong at 100, Ferlinghetti Adds Another Wild Ride to His Coney Island of the Mind and Americans don’t die and so I am A brave man and a brave poet. — Bob Dylan not about to croak oh no baby not me not not” — n Jack Kerouac’s 1962 novel Big So ends without-really-ending one Sur, Lawrence Ferlinghetti appears as Lorenzo Monsanto (his real-life paragraph, a brief sample of what to middle name), “with his husky shoul- expect if, like me, you settle down ders, big blue eyes, twinkling rosy skin, with Little Boy and nothing else for that perpetual smile of his that earned a day’s reading while keeping in mind him the name Smiler in college,” a that at least some of this message from smile “you often wondered ‘Is it real?’ the “geographic area” of Ferlinghetti until you realized if Monsanto should was written after election day 2016. ever stop using that smile how could Although the president is never menthe world go on anyway — It was that tioned by name (as he is in Ferlingkind of smile too inseparable from him hetti’s recent poem, “Trump’s Trojan to be believably allowed to disappear.” Horse”), he’s hard to miss in a world where “the plumber with the right Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti is joint wins the goldstill here, still smiling the world on its en shower.” And way his way anyway in Little Boy, a “there’s no turning 179-page song of myself/ourself/it- back when you do self/everyself published March 24 on enough dumb things his 100th birthday (the “Little Boy” is t o s c r e w u p t h e Ferlinghetti as a child). How big is this country and everyunderwhelmingly titled tour de force? body knowing what Singer songwriter Tom Waits says, should be done but “When I first came out to San Fran- they don’t do it anycisco and heard the name Ferlinghetti, way and bang goes I thought it must be a large geographic the ballgame and area. Turns out it is.” there ain’t no joy in Abandon all hope ye who enter the Mudville.” So here’s realm of Ferlinghetti if you’re “half in “this bully with his love with easeful” semicolons and pe- f a s c i s t m e n t a l i t y riods. After the first 16 or so pages, loping alongside of the machinery of punctuation is all you and if you just but dispensed with “like a used-up i g n o r e t h i s g o o n booster rocket” in the words of for- he will grow larger mer U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins, and larger and take who calls Little Boy “the last wild, o v e r. ” A n d t h e n motor-mouth, book-length riff of this there’s the indisputpoet’s generation ... a hip word-flood,” able issue of Rusnot “a stream” but “a “torrent of con- s i a n i n t e r f e r e n c e sciousness.” In the author’s own words, w h e n “ w a t c h i n g he’s speaking with the “inexpressible baseball to escape ecstatic at once coherent and incoher- the pain or ecstasy ent sighing or babbling the voice of all of existence and the of us heard and unheard loud and soft.” Reds are beating Prominent among the literary forces the Yankees.” at play here is Molly Bloom’s “yes-IOr maybe it’s just will-yes” soliloquy in the closing chap- that a work so inter of James Joyce’s Ulysses. Other tense, so incessant, writers cited and sampled in passing s o a l l - o v e r - t h e range from Twain to Whitman, Eliot to place, so anythingKeats to Yeats, as Ferlinghetti performs goes, so all-betsa death-and-old-age-be-damned varia- are-off, inspires you to not only read tion on the famous endless scroll of between but behind and over and under his old friend Kerouac’s On the Road. the lines. “So Here’s This Bully” Degrading Lady Liberty During one lull in the word-storm, So there I am ensconced in a comFerlinghetti acknowledges some other fortable armchair on the library’s secmembers of the 1919 club — Pete ond floor, a hundred pages through Seeger, Jackie Robinson, Nat King Little Boy, my mind freshly sown with Cole, Eva Perón, J.D. Salinger, and the news of the day, such as the deSir Edmund Hillary “who scaled the monization of immigration taken to heights if not the depths.” Ferlinghetti the unAmerican extreme of possibly treats death like the last line of an end- removing the words “give me your less poem. The reference to Hillary’s tired, your poor” from Lady Liberty, Himalyan heights and depths leads not to mention the malign influence of him to “the things we don’t know we our terminally self-absorbed president’s don’t know since they are beyond our reaction to the word absurd coming imagination,” where “all is darkness from the Danish prime minister (a lady) where all all is light and does all this after he makes a bid for Greenland. mean that I am about to ‘die’ Well And Ferlinghetti somehow intuited it that is a distant possibility although I all well before the current news cycle: doubt it since I of course am American “But did I not lift my lamp or did she
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lift her lamp beside the golden door Ah yes but now who’s closing the door and scratching out the stone inscription so that it reads Don’t send me your poor your whatever yearning to be free....” [my italics]. And speaking of absurdity: “Absurd the waiting without action for the withering away of war and the withering away of the state Insane the waiting without action for the insane ending!” That exclamation point shining a light on the apprehension shared by most sentient beings stateside since Trump took office is one of only two allowed in Ferlinghetti’s infectious four-page cadenza on the word endless, which begins, “Oh endless the splendid life of the world Endless its lovely living and breathing its lovely sentient beings seeing and hearing feeling and thinking laughing and dancing sighing and crying through endless afternoons endless nights,” and endswithout-ending “in the endless silence of the soul in the long loud tale of man in his endless sound and fury signifying everything with his endless hallucinations adorations annihilations illuminations erections and exhibitions fascismo and machismo circuses of the soul astray merrygorounds of the imagination coney island of the mindless endless poem dictated by the uncollected voice of the collective unconscious ... !” The Coney Island Connection There’s more to Ferlinghetti than the counterculture icon, poet laureate of San Francisco, owner of City Lights Books, creator of the Pocket Poet series, publisher and defender of Howl, and author of A Coney Island of the Mind (1958), one of the bestselling books of poetry ever published. There’s also the one-hundred-year-old sage who, according to the introduction to the long-time-coming spring 2019 Paris Review interview, “grew up essentially an orphan after his father died before his birth and his mother was committed to a psychiatric institution.” Raised in France by an aunt with a Louise Brooks haircut, taken back to the U.S. for school, an Eagle Scout, shoplifter, graduate of Thomas Wolfe’s
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alma mater the University of North Carolina, “commander of a submarine chaser who participated in the D-Day invasion and was sent to the Pacific for the proposed invasion of Japan that was canceled after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” the site of which “he visited weeks later and that instilled in him a committed pacificsm and the seeds of the revolutionary consciousness that characterizes his work both as poet and publisher.” You may have noticed that in the sample from his riff on endlessness Ferlinghetti sneaks in a mention of A Coney Island of the Mind after “merrygorounds of the imagination.” The role of the Brooklyn seaside amusement park in his life is revealed early on in Little Boy — it’s the place where his Sephardic-Portuguese-FrenchAmerican mother met his Lombard Italian immigrant father on a fun ride, when their bumper cars collided. In Kerouac’s View Easily the most sympathetic figure in Kerouac’s story of his post-On-theRoad breakdown at Big Sur, Ferlinghetti/Monsanto is “a grand guy” with “real manly sympathy” who “really felt I should not go on big binges if I felt so bad.” Kerouac pictures him “all decked out in his old clothes and looking forward to a wine and talkfest weekend in his pleasant cabin,” where Kerouac had gone to escape from crazed fans wanting to hang out with “the King of the Beats.” The breakdown was accelerated by drinking bouts and related complications involving the friends joining him at the cabin. Kerouac feels “excited to be with the gang but there’s a hidden sadness too and which is expressed later by Monsanto when he says ‘This is the kind of place where a person should really be alone, you know?’ “ In September 1961, “alone with myself” in the Bixby Canyon cabin “in the golden fields at the top of Big Sur, on one of the highest fields over the ocean,” Ferlinghetti stares at a starry sky and dreams of “making a book cover for a book of the story of my life,” with “the square open frame of stars as the cover.” Though it has a different cover, Little Boy is that book. The passage quoted is from Writing Across the Landscape: Travel Journals 1960-2010 (W.W. Norton 2015), by the man Patti Smith calls “our American poet and wanderer, as beloved as the land itself.” ou can see and hear the author reading his new poem, “Trump’s Trojan Horse” on YouTube. Ferlinghetti’s Greatest Poems was published by NewDirections in 2017. Copies of Little Boy and Writing Across the Landscape can be found at the Princeton Public Library. —Stuart Mitchner
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HONOR FOR WESTMINSTER: Westminster Kantorei, the choral ensemble from Westminster Choir College, is the co-winner (with NOTUS, of Indiana University) of The American Prize in Choral Performance, 2019, in the college/university division. The choir was selected from applications reviewed recently from across the United States. The American Prize is the nation’s most comprehensive series of nonprofit competitions in the performing arts, designed to recognize and reward the best performing artists, ensembles and composers in the United States based on submitted recordings.
Family-Friendly Programs At Hopewell Theater
A s che du le of fam ily f r ie n d ly f i l m s a n d sp e cial performances for fall has been announced by Hopewell T heater, at 5 South Greenwood Avenue in Hopewell. First, on Saturday, September 28 at 2:30 p.m., a family matinee of the film Snoopy, Come Home will center on the adventures of Charlie Brown’s pet beagle and his tiny yellow pal, Woodstock. Halloween is the focus of another movie
matinee on Saturday, October 26 at 2:30 p.m. Casper follows the kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. Voices are portrayed by actors Bill Pullman and Christina Ricci, among others. The third film in the series is E.T., on Saturday, November 23 at 2:30 p.m. Steven Spielberg’s film about the gentle alien befriended by a young boy has become a classic. Special programs at Hopewell Theater include Michael Menes’ A Juggler’s Tra v e lo g u e Adv e nt ur e :
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Holiday Concerts Planned By Voices Chorale
In its second season under the direction of David A. McConnell, Voices Chorale is preparing for holiday concerts taking place in December. The first rehearsal
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is Monday, September 9, and new prospective singers are welcome to join for warm-ups, listening, and experiencing rehearsal. Gathering and refreshments will begin at 7 p.m. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Music Together Worldwide, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell. Auditions for those who enjoy singing a varied repertoire including classical choral masterworks and contemporary music. Voices is especially seeking tenors and basses, but singers of all voice parts are welcomed to audition. Auditions w ill be held prior to rehearsal on September 9, 16, and 23. Contact Audition Coordinator Jen Goings to arrange for a brief, stress-free audition at jengoings8@gmail.com. T h i s s e a s o n’s h ol i d ay concerts will focus on the wonder of stars, and hopes and aspirations for peace with selections from wellknown and new composers. Program highlights include Stars by Eriks Ešenvalds; The Bird of Dawning by Bob Chilcott; Can We Sing the Darkness to Light? by Kyle Pederson; And Peace on Earth by Bob Chilcott, performed in collaboration with the Princeton Children’s Girls’ Choir; a premiere by new composer Laurel Christensen; and new arrangements of established carols by Philip Stopford. Concerts are Friday, December 20, at Pennington Presbyterian Church, and Saturday, December 21, at Trinity Episcopal Church. For more information, visit https:// www.voiceschoralenj.org
BACK IN REHEARSAL: David A. McConnell leads Voices Chorale as they prepare for the upcoming music season. Upper York Road in SoleConcordia Players to Perform in Bucks County bury. The title of that conOn the weekend of September 13 and 14, Concordia Chamber Players will perform a free open rehearsal and concerts at locations in Bucks County, Pa. On Fr iday, S eptember 13 at 6 p.m. the ensemble holds an open rehearsal at the Free Library of New Hope, 93 West Ferry Street. That evening at 6 p.m., the concert, titled A Musical Offering, is at Kings Oaks Chapel, 756 Worthington Mill Road in Newtown. Then on Saturday, September 14 at 7 p.m., the group performs at Glen Oaks Farm, 6871
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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE: “The Sound of Music” comes to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre September 12-22. The final collaboration between Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein was based on the memoir of Maria von Trapp, set during the turbulent Nazi occupation of Austria. For dates, tickets, and details, visit www.kelseytheatre.net or call (609) 570-3333.
“Last Days of Summer” Musical at George Street
Last Days of Summer, a new musical based on the best-selling novel by Steve Kluger, will kick off the landmark 2019/20 season at George Street Playhouse. The production is directed by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun and stars Teal Wicks and Bobby Conte Thornton. Performances begin October 15 at the newly completed New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. In this new musical featuring a cast of 16, Joe Margolis and his young son open an old box of letters that transport Joe back to his youth in Brooklyn and the summer of 1942, when young Joey and his best friend Craig are writing fan letters to their hero Charlie Banks,
need. Last Days of Summer features a new score of BigBand sounds and jazz music of the era. To purchase tickets, buy a subscription, or learn more about George Street Playhouse at the New Brunswick Per for ming Ar ts Center, visit www.GeorgeStreetPlayhouse.org.
PU Professor’s Cantata Remembers Great Famine
Bobby Conte Thornton the star third baseman of the New York Giants. Amid the tumultuous events of World War II, Joey and Charlie forge an unlikely friendship that might be the very thing they both
The ensemble Alarm Will Sound brings the concert version of Princeton University Professor Donnacha Dennehy’s modern cantata, The Hunger, to Princeton Sound Kitchen on September 17, 8 p.m., in Richardson Auditorium. Rooted in the emotional, political, and socioeconomic
pa-Alano, Ernie Scott, and Lillette Jenkins-Weisner. At 14, she won the Talented Teen of New Jersey competition, appearing at the Garden State Arts Center. She has performed in many com m u n it y t h e ate r a n d summer stock productions, as well as European tours of Jesus Christ Superstar and West Side Story. She has composed and produced two off-Broadway plays. She is currently director of music for Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Asbury Park. Admission to the Jazz Cafe is $6 at the door. The complex is at 540 Route 522 in Monmouth Junction. Call (732) 329-4000 ext. 7635 or visit arts@sbtnj.net.
The Neuer Wald Ensemble (New Forest Ensemble) is coming to the South Brunswick Jazz Cafe Friday, September 6, 8 p.m., in the Herb Eckert Auditorium at the Senior Center of South Brunswick Municipal Complex. This is a BYOB event, open to all. Vocalist Tanya Saunders is joined by Roy Richardson on saxophone, Bernhard Geiger on acoustic bass, Adrian Valosin playing percussion, Douglas Miller Donnacha Dennehy playing piano, and guest artist Jordan Wells performing devastation of Ireland’s Great spoken word. Famine (1845-52), the work Saunders studied piano features soprano Katherine and voice with Lily DichuManley and Princeton University Global Scholar Iarla Ó Lionáird. The Irish folk music narrative is interwoven with personal, historical accounts, where the libretto principally draws from firsthand accounts by Asenath Nicholson, an American humanitarian so moved by the waves of immigrants arriving in New York that she traveled to Ireland to report from the cabins of starving families. The cantata will be paired with performances of compositions by Princeton graduate students Pascal Le Boeuf, Jenny Beck, Alyssa Weinberg, Tom Morrison, Connor Way, and Bora Yoon. The staged version of The Hunger was commissioned by Alarm Will Sound and premiered at BAM’s Next Wave Festival in 2016. The project received financial assistance from New Music USA, The MAP Fund, and the Arts JAZZ NIGHT: Vocalist Tanya Saunders and the Neuer Wald Council of Ireland. Ensemble (New Forest Ensemble) will perform at the South Free tickets are required Brunswick Jazz Cafe on Friday, September 6, 8 p.m., at TOPICS for this concert, available at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex, 540 Route 522, music.princeton.edu and at Monmouth Junction. (609) 258-9220.
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“FOUR SEASONS WATERCOLOR ARTISTS”: This painting by Liz Alexander is featured in an exhibit by a group of 10 New Jersey artists who have met bi-monthly for several years under the guidance of professional artist Russ Johnson. It will be on view September 2-30 at Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury.
“Four Seasons” Artists and they also receive a formal Council in order to continue its mission to promote and supcritique from Johnson. at Gourgaud Gallery
The Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, will host a show of the “Four Seasons Watercolor Artists” from September 2 to 30. The “Four Seasons Watercolor Artists” are a group of 10 New Jersey artists who have met bi-monthly for several years under the guidance and tutelage of professional artist Russ Johnson. At each session, the members are challenged with a new subject to paint using watercolor,
There will be several paintings from each artist on exhibit, and most works will be for sale. The artists will be featuring many of their more recent original pieces. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday September 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment. All art sold gives a 20 percent donation to the Cranbury Arts
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Desert, meadow, forest, marsh, water — each habitat creates a unique set of conditions for the wildlife that makes them home, offering nourishment, shelter, protection from weather,
and other life essentials. In “Creature Comforts: Habitat Immersions,” on view through September 20 at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center, four awardwinning artists — Patrick Bernuth, Annelies van Dommelen, Judith Hummer, and Minako Ota — demonstrate the vital connection between art and preserving habitat. At an artists’ reception on Friday, September 6, 5:307:30 p.m., Bernuth, van Dommelen, Hummer, and Ota will talk about what inspires them. “Through preservation of more than 20,500 acres in central New Jersey, D&R Greenway has been at the forefront of protecting wildlife habitat for three decades,” says Director of Land Stewardship Tina Notas. “The vast, contiguous grasslands at St. Michaels Farm Preserve, for example, provide excellent opportunities to create and enhance habitat for grassland bird populations such as bobolinks, sparrows, and American kestrels.” The milkweed, honeysuckle, and bluebells in Hummer’s paintings provide essential food for Monarch butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Whether it’s the trees of autumn at sunset or in winter at dawn, Hummer is out there painting them. She is even there during abnormal weather patterns, such as snow in October. Hummer’s Fractured Birds suggests creatures who have lost their habitat. “I tend to paint what excites me at a particular moment,” says Hummer. “It may be the twisted intermingling of trees or the way water cascades over rocks.” Ota finds creature comforts in cats, those connoisseurs of comfort; hers live in harmony with plants, birds, and amphibians, as well as hummingbirds and butterflies feeding on irises and tulips. A Princeton resident who exhibits internationally, Ota was born in Osaka where she studied traditional Japanese painting. In the U.S., she’s worked as a painting conservator for 20 years, and now combines the techniques of East
“WINTREE”: Cross Pollination Gallery at 69 Bridge Street, Lambertville is celebrating its first anniversary on Saturday August 31, 5-8 p.m., with an evening of music, refreshments, and discounted art offerings. This artist-owned gallery features the work of abstract impressionist painter SiriOm Singh and fiber artist Ayala Shimelman, featured above. For more information, visit www.crosspollinationgallery.com. and West in her own paintings and multimedia work. Bernuth works in acrylic on stone to create a glossy ibis, a great blue heron, a bald eagle, a barn owl, even a pumpkinseed — a spotted fish found in Carnegie Lake. The lifelong angler and outdoorsman took up painting in order to spend more time in nature. At first, he painted on the natural surfaces surrounding him, such as stone. “The colors and forms of the landscape and its inhabitants are forever changing,” he says. “I try to capture the emotions and perceptions that are not revealed in photographs or journals.” Van Dommelen shows human figures whose habitats appear to be endangered — they are holding tight to what remains, surrounded by architectural ruins. Her artwork serves as a reminder that after human destruction, nature will return and take it
all back. Having grown up in a family that valued nature and spending time outdoors, van Dommelen, who trained at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, finds “the human condition, nature, and bestial imagery are part of my thoughts.” “From splashes of vibrant violet to shimmers of shining gold leaf, the techniques in this exhibit provide artistic habitats for the magnificent birds, fish, butterflies, bees, and even cats within their frames,” says Curator Diana Moore. “The exhibit as a whole celebrates the exciting creatures that delight us and warns us to preserve the habitats that sustain them.” D&R Greenway Land Trust is located at One Preservation Place, Princeton. RSVP for the September 6 reception at rsvp @drgreenway. org. For more information, call (609) 924-4646 or visit www.drgreenway.org.
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A r t i s t s’ G a l l e r y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Dreaming in Color” through September 1 and “G h o s t s” S e p te m b e r 5 through October 5. An opening reception is Saturday, “PRAYING MANTIS AND YELLOW SQUASH”: Animal and nature September 14, 4 to 7 p.m. paintings by award-winning, Princeton-based Japanese painter www.lambertvillearts.com. Arts Council of PrincMinako Ota will be on view at Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, September 4 through October 1. The artist will be at the eton, 102 Wit herspoon show to greet guests on Friday, September 6 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Street, has “Our Universe — From Here to Infinity” and workshops, will be in- and “Luminous Matter” at WWAC to Unveil troduced at the art center’s the Princeton Public Library New CiFA Program Starting this fall, young Open House on Saturday, through September 6. www. visual and performance art- September 7, from 1 to 3 artscouncilofprinceton.org. Artworks, 19 Everett Alists will have a chance to p.m. Teaching artists, staff, advance their skills as they and board members will be ley, Trenton, has “American work toward a Certificate on hand to answer questions Steel Forever” through August in Fine Arts (CiFA) at West and provide informal tours 31. www.artworkstrenton.org. Windsor Arts Council. This of the facility. D & R Greenway Land “There is so much going Tr u s t , 1 P r e s e r v a t i o n new program is designed for students committed to on at the arts center, and Place, has “Creature Comthere are so many ways for forts: Habitat Immersions” achievement in the arts. “This is an exciting addi- people of all ages to get in- through September 20. An tion to our youth program- volved, from volunteering artists’ reception is Friday, ming tailored to students to teaching, exhibiting to September 6, 5 :30 -7:30 focused on advancing their learning,” says Green. “We’ll p.m. www.drgreenway.org. arts education,” says Aylin be talking a little bit about Ellarslie, Trenton’s City Green, executive director of everything we do and lead- M u s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r ______________ the West Windsor Arts Coun- ing some fun activities.” The Park, Park s ide Avenu e, afternoon will also include Trenton, has “Ren & St_______________ Time: ______________________ cil. “Our goal is to buildDate and & sustain our students’ skill musical entertainment and impy in A Day at the Muour ad, scheduled to run ___________________. levels and love for the arts, light refreshments. seum,” “Writer Janet PurArts Council cell Artist,” and “Our Town oughlyasand speciallearning attention toWest theWindsor following: wellpay as provide accomplishments that offers classes and workshops — Works by Mel Leipzig” ill tell and us it’s okay) will enrich their lives far into for children, teens, and adults through September 8. www. the future, no matter what in visual arts, literary and ellarslie.org. � their Fax chosen numberfield.” � Address Expiration Date performing�arts, movement, and fashion/textiles. They Students in the CiFA program select either a visual also offer a summer arts arts or a performing arts camps program, plus fall and track and progress from spring break camps. All programs at West Windtwo years of foundational education to more advanced sor Arts Council focus on the coursework within their area development of both personal of study. All other students and artistic skills. They are can continue to sign up for led by accomplished teaching any classes and workshops artists in small-class settings where students are valued as that interest them. The new youth program, creative, innovative individualong with all fall classes als regardless of their chal-
Firestone Library, Princeton University, has an exhibit of “Toni Morrison Papers,” on view in the lobby through August. http://bit. ly/31zdebg. Gourgaud Gallery, 23 North Main Street, Cranbur y, has “Celebrat ion” through August 30 and “Four Seasons Watercolor Artists” September 2-30. www.cranburyartscouncil.com. G roun d s For S c ul p ture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Interference Fringe | Tallur L.N.” through Januar y, “Rebir th : Kang Mu x ia ng” t hrough May, and other exhibits. www. groundsforsculpture.org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Morning at the Updike Farmstead,” “Princ-
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eton’s Portrait,” and other exhibits. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Thursday extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www. princetonhistory.org. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “The Color of the Moon” through September 8, “The Poetry of Sculpture: Raymond Granville Barger (1906–2001)” through October 20, and “Harry LeithRoss: Scenes from Country Life” through February. www. michenerartmuseum.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “New Jersey Baseball: From the Cradle to the Major Leagues, 1855 –1915” through October 27. www. morven.org.
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BACK TO SCHOOL Abundance of Music Programs in the Area Benefit Students of All Ages and Abilities
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It is there for everyone, and everyone can be a part of it — by learning to play an instrument, to sing, or simply to listen. Whatever the choice, in Princeton and the local area the opportunity for instruction in just about any instrument and style of music is
readily at hand. The piano, of course, and the violin or guitar — but do you want to play the ukulele, mandolin, harp, or bassoon? Not to mention drums or electric guitar? No Limit There is simply no limit. If you want to play it, there is
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someone to teach it. And if you want to sing your song, someone can help you do that, too. Instruction is available for all — from youngsters to retirement age and beyond. For children, music can open doors to pleasures that will last a lifetime, says Rebeca M. Pennington, administrative director of The New School for Music Study in Kingston. “Playing a musical instrument is something that can stay with you your whole life. You can play by yourself or with others. You can play whether you are 6 years old or 90 years old. Music is a powerful form of expression. Our goal for each of our students is that they will play and enjoy music their whole life.” The focus at The New School is piano instruction for students of all levels of ability, but it also offers ongoing theory instruction for students playing any instrument. Students can start instruction at 4 or 5 years old, and they often continue throughout their high school years, notes Pennington. “Our instruction generally follows a classical path, but we supplement with music that matches the students’ tastes and interests. There
is so much wonderful music written for the piano. and we take advantage of the wealth of possibility.” Also, she adds, it is for everyone. “Anyone can play the piano! When you learn, there is so much music at your fingertips. You can explore a variety of styles, genres, and types of music. Music is an outlet for a variety of emotions, and helps us to express emotions that words cannot.” Many Offerings The piano is also ver y popular with students at the Westminster Conservatory, the community music school division of Westminster Choir College of Rider Universit y. Its Princeton campus location is on Walnut Lane, and, in addition, there are extensions in Lawrenceville, South Brunswick, and Yardley, Pa. “Westminster Conservatory is preparing to celebrate its 50-year anniversary serving as the community music center for the greater Mercer area,” says Drew Michael Brennan, Westminster Conservatory assistant director. In addition to the piano, Westminster Conservatory provides instruction in many other musical instruments. “We offer a comprehensive
continuum of programming starting from our early childhood classes all the way through our music instruction for adults,” explains Brennan. “For our private lesson program, we offer piano, organ, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, mandolin, guitar, harp, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone recorder, percussion, voice, and composition. “We are able to provide many offerings as we employ approximately 120 teaching artists, and are one of the largest community music schools in New Jersey.” Piano is the most popular program of study, he reports, and the Conservatory has 54 piano instructors, most of whom hold master’s degrees. “Our piano faculty are experienced in working with a wide range of students from beginner to advanced, and can assist any student with reaching their musical goals. “What makes Westminster unique is our faculty’s dedication to excellence in instruction. Our faculty regularly send their students to represent Westminster in significant regional and national competitions. Additionally, our faculty have their students participate in Continued on Next Page
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international assessments such as the Association Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) and Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) exams.” Brennan sees great value in musical programs for students. “Music instruction offers a multitude of benefits
that deeply impact each and every area of a student’s life. Numerous studies have proven that music instruction strengthens students’ language acquisition skills, reasoning sk ills, socialemotional development, and physical coordination.” Most importantly, he believes it helps students reach their potential. “I think that is the most significant
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benefit of music instruction. Great music instruction has the ability to assist students in living out their potential. That is what Westminster Conservatory is all about.” Whole Person The importance of musical study in the lives of students is also emphasized at Princeton String Academy. Founded in 2008, it is located on Walnut Lane in Princeton, with its main location in Princeton Junction. Stringed instruments are the focus at the academy, and children as young as 4 are among the students. “ We a r e t h e p r e m i e r school for instruction for violin, viola, cello, and string bass in the greater Princeton area,” says owner Paul Manulik. “Our instruction is based on the Suzuki Method, which is premised on the belief that music education trains the whole person, and teaches us how to be better citizens through dedicated learning of beautiful music. “O u r i ns t r u c tor s have ad v a n ce d d e g re e s f rom Juilliard and other highly acclaimed music conservatories, and regularly perform in Carnegie Hall and other venues in the tri-state area,” he continues. “In addition to being great musicians, they have all taken additional training in the Suzuki Method of music education to work specifically with young students. “Stringed instruments are fun and rewarding. They are a very social instrument, as students are always performing in groups and in recital, and never feel alone. The majority of students who start with us as beginners continue through high
school, and even as adults.” Students get used to performing, he adds. There are two student recitals and three group performances each year. “Our students have played in master classes with some of the finest soloists in the world, and
have played with state and national youth orchestras. We strongly encourage participation in local and regional competitions for students at each stage of their learning.” In addition, group classes are part of the training for
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are on your agenda, Westrick Music Academy offers an excellent program. Located in Princeton Junction, the academy is the home of Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir. “Westrick Music Academy is the premier choir program serving music training and choral experiences to more than 300 girls and boys from the Central New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania areas,” says Gina de Palermo, operations manager. “The organization is comprised of 10 choirs ranging from beginning to advanced levels for singers in grades 3-12. “Our season begins in September, with girls and boys joining once per week at our new facility. Throughout the season, our singers present a wide range of musical genres, styles, cultures, and composers in a robust season calendar of self-produced, collaborative, benefit, and outreach performances. While honing their musicianship and artistry, singers build lifelong friendships, and perform at home and around the world.” Cr e at i n g m u s i c e x p e r i e n c e s for a l l a g e s i s
Westrick’s goal, and it has recently launched two new programs, says dePalermo. Poco Voce ( Little Voices) is a music class offered to young musicians from K-3. The academy also held its first one-week summer camp, where students had the opportunity to engage in choral singing, ukulele training, drums, and musical theater. “The directors and staff at Westrick Music Academy are inspired by young musicians and look to continue the mission of building confident, educated musicians who foster a lifelong love of singing together.” Must-Haves “You’re never too old or too young to rock!” declares Chelsea B. Simpkins, studio coordinator of Princeton School of Rock. Located on Quakerbridge Road in Hamilton, the school offers instruction in a wide range of rock music. ‘There are a few things that are must-haves when defining rock music,” she explains. “First, you must have electricity. Rock music was born from amplifiers and electric guitars. Second, you’ll need the instruments. Along with the electric guitar, rock music is known for
its bass, drums, keyboard, and strong lead vocals. The more feeling, emotion, and soul you can put into a song, the better. Rock music is less about being perfect or stiff and more about being expressive. It has always strived to push social boundaries and dared to step outside the norm.” Princeton School of Rock focuses on different styles of rock, adds Simpkins. “The best part about rock music is how expansive it is. There really is something for everyone. We teach all styles, from folk rock to hair metal, and hope to instill some music history into our students as they learn. For our fall season, we are putting on a show of decades. This December, our students will jump on stage and perform the hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s, ’80s, ‘90s, and 2000s.” The students, who are between 8 and 18, are at all levels of ability, from beginner to master, she points out. “Many of our students start without ever having touched the instrument before their first lesson. We are lucky to have teachers who can tailor the instruction for the individual student.” “ T h e m aj or i t y of o u r Continued on Next Page
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This is a place where they make lifelong friends, learn how to make mistakes, and build confidence both on stage and in life.” Weekly Rookies Many of the students hope for a performance career, and this is factored into the instruction. “Students between the ages of 8 and 18 are eligible for our Rock 101 and Performance Program,” explains Simpk ins. “We also have a Weekly Rookies group course geared toward 6 and 7 year olds as well as an adult program for those above the age of 18. “We’ve had students go on to study music professionally at places like Berklee College of Music and University of The Arts in Philadelphia. Some may take a different path by moving to Los Angeles or Nashville to work in
the studio. One thing that Farrington’s Music has been Instruction is a significant remains the same is that our helping students learn to part of the business, and students continue to make play instruments for more playing an instrument has music with others, and that than 50 years. so many benefits, believes is all we can hope for.” Established in 1962, this Farrington. “It can improve T he benef its of music family-owned business is health and wellness, and instruction are great, she now located in the Mont- music exercises the mind emphasizes. “The process gomer y Center on Route and spirit.” of learning a musical in- 206 (State Road). It rents, She points out that studstrument teaches you more sells, repairs, and provides ies have shown that music than you may think. It’s the instruction for a variety of per formance encourages ability to challenge both instruments, says owner Mi- scholastic improvement and sides of the brain at once, chele Farrington. lifelong benefits. the repetition of patterns “Piano and guitar are the “It can lead to higher that strengthens neurons, most popular instruments scores in verbal and math and the determination it now, but the uke has been classes, and also increase takes to learn a song that very big recently, too.” average SAT scores. It enmakes playing an instruFollow usgenerations on twitter @GMImpressions Different of hances cognitive development worthwhile. Students clients from Like us on Facebook all overwww.facebook.com/GoldMedalImpression the ment in children, and can who pick up an instrument area have been coming to build self-esteem and selfhave strong study habits, Farrington’s to satisfy their confidence. It also improves better test scores, and a musical needs, and the com- problem-solving and critical more developed memory. pany has a loyal following. analysis skills, strengthens Not to mention how fun and Their clients include indi- pers everance and st udy rewarding it is, too.” viduals of all ages, but the habits, and fosters superior Loyal Following for children are working memory.” IconIc sports photosadvantages by dIck druckman especially important. A mainstay in the area, Continued on Next Page
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These are just some of the benefits studies have shown; others include stress reduction, avoiding depression, and improved social connections and bonds, points out Farrington, adding “During our time in business, a lot of scientific research has been exploring what we
have known all along: making music is good for you!” Violin Maker Jarek Pow ichrowsk i, owner of Princeton Violins, would certainly agree with that assessment. “I can tell you that the most enjoyable thing is to play for other people and with people. The social aspect of making music is more important
than anything else.” He should know. A professional violinist, he received two master of music degrees, one from the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, and one in violin performance from the Mannes School of Music. He also completed professional studies at Julliard. He has performed around the world
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with various orchestras, and also has recorded as a solo violinist. This professional background adds dimension to his role as a luthier, or violin maker. He studied this craft in Cremona, Italy, with a master violin maker before coming to the U.S. and opening Princeton Violins, first in Kingston, and now at 240 Nassau Street. “We specialize in the restoration and sales of antique and vintage violins, violas, cellos, and their bows,” explains Powichrowski. “Our attention to detail with each violin is a specialty. We are a very small company, with a close-knit team of instrument restorers. Many of these instruments are vintage or antique and so require extensive restorations. “Most of our collection consists of instruments with brand new fixtures, new fingerboards, and new bridges. After all of this work is completed, we dedicate more hours adjusting the sound on each instrument, which is my specialty.” Clients include people from all over the area and beyond who are seeking expert restoration or advice on a new instrument. “We also have local students from universities who are music majors or advanced players from nonmusic departments, and we also see younger students from Suzuki beginners to high school age who are more serious about playing, and want to learn more from our violin shop. “I also work with some collectors and investors as well as insurance companies, and I often do appraisals and authentications.” While his shop does not offer instruction, he especially enjoys talking with students about their interest in the violin. “I would say that half of high school graduates who have received good instrumental instruction are continuing in college; in some cases, it could be 70 to 80 percent. These are of ten s t udent s who have had access to good
instr uments and pr ivate teachers that have enabled them to be involved in different aspects of socializing in music, such as youth orchestras, chamber groups, and music camps.” In his work at Princeton Violins, Powichrowski looks forward to continuing to offer the best professional attention and expertise for his customers. “Some people have decent and even interesting antique instruments in need of repair and restoration I gladly do that, and I help all students who come in with their existing instruments.” He regrets the fact that some people are opting to purchase violins, strings, bows, etc. online, depriving the customer of the expertise of a professional violin maker. “This is an assault on local violin shops, and the customer does not get the service that a professional in a shop can provide. However, good professional musicians and advanced students know what a luthier can do for them. “At Princeton Violins, we understand that the process of purchasing an instrument can be overwhelming, and we offer our knowledge and skill to help make the best choice.” Gift of Music A Princeton resident can speak to the benefits of music from personal experience through the generations. Now a grandmother, she has enjoyed playing the piano throughout her life, and has passed on a musical education to her children and grandchildren. “My husband and I decided a few years ago that instead of giving the young grandchildren another
Barbie doll or toy truck or something to add to their already burgeoning playroom, we would give them the gift of music. “From the time they were 3 years old, we financed Kindermusik — an introduction to musical rhythms, sou nds, and movement. They loved it. That was the foundation, and they have continued with weekly piano lessons and occasional ukulele strumming.” “My own children all started piano lessons when they were 5 or 6 years old; then started wind instruments when they were entering fourth grade,” she continues. “Karen was proficient on flute and piccolo and then took up trombone. Will was a saxophonist, then added bass clarinet, guitar, and bass guitar. Our youngest Kristy picked up the trumpet for the first time, and played a song perfectly! All our children continued playing their instruments thorough high school in marching band, wind ensembles, honors bands, orchestras, and so on. “I was so pleased when the woman who runs Kindermusik called and thanked me for sponsoring my grandchildren’s classes. She said, ‘I have told many parents to follow your example. The Barbie dolls will end up in Goodwill; music will always be with the children, whatever their age.’” Indeed. Whether it is the beautiful melody of an orchestral piece, the intricacies of an upbeat jazz riff, the intense thrust of a rock rhythm, or the unique lyrics of an unforgettable song, music truly is, as Longfellow wrote, “the universal language of mankind.” —Jean Stratton
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peaking and understanding another language is more important than ever as the impact of the global society becomes more evident. Interaction with people from other countries and cultures is increasing, and this extends to students in school. Here in Princeton, international visitors, residents, and workers are not a rare occurrence, and ease of conversation is a definite plus in communication. Several schools in the area are now focusing on language immersion and bilingual education. Two Languages The Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program at the Princeton Public Schools (PPS) began in 2015 at Community Park (CP) Elementary School. “Community Park hosts the district DLI program, which is open to all students who live in Princeton,” explains Priscilla Russel, PPS World Languages, ESL, and DLI district supervisor. “The district provides transportation for any students who are coming from the other three schools. At present, both kindergarten and first grade at Community Park are entirely immersion. In grades 2-5 there are two immersion classes and one or two traditional classes. Each year, one more grades will become all immersion until CP is an immersion school.” In a dual language immersion program, students are taught literacy and academic content in English and another language, she explains. “Compelling research from the past 30 years shows that dual language programs can produce important benefits for students, including enhanced cognitive skills, improved academic performance, higher second language proficiency, enhanced global citizenship, and minimized achievement gap.” According to the Center for Applied Linguistics, the goals of dual language education are for all students “to develop high levels of language proficiency and literacy in both program languages, to demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, and to develop an appreciation for and an understanding of diverse cultures.” Most dual language programs begin in preschool, kindergarten, or first grade, and continue for at least five years. At Community Park, English and Spanish are taught using a 50/50 program model. This means there will be two teachers who share teaching responsibility for teaching all the subjects in the curriculum, points out Russel. “One teacher will be fluent in both languages and the other will be fluent in English and may have some knowledge of the other language. “At least 50 percent of the core academic instruction will take place in Spanish while language arts (reading and writing) is taught in both Eng-lish and Spanish. Students study Spanish language arts, math, and science in the Spanish half of the day and English language arts and social studies during the English part of the day. The Spanish teacher will speak only in Spanish and communicate
using a range of engaging strategies, including pictures, songs, games, body language expressions, drama, and pantomime. “Children at this age are adept at picking up language in meaningful contexts. After a brief period at the beginning of the year, students, too, will speak only in Spanish during Spanish class and only in English during English class. At the completion of elementary school, students will be on their way to becoming bi-literate and bi-lingual in Spanish and English.” Good Springboard Spanish was chosen as the other language because it is so widespread throughout the world, says Russel. “Globally, with more than 330 million speakers, Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and is the official language of 44 countries. Spanish is a good springboard to learning the Romance languages, such as Portuguese, Italian, and French. Locally, we have district staff who speak Spanish, and our math program, Everyday Math, already has a Spanish version.” Last year was the first time that families from all Princeton elementary schools were eligible to apply for the kindergarten DLI classes at CP, and now approximately 270 students participate in the program, says Russel. Students and their parents and teachers are all enthusiastic about DLI. The students enjoy learning the new language and have fun at the same time, reports Russel. “We are pleased with the progress our children have made in building proficiency in both Spanish and English.” Open-Minded Another important DLI educational opportunity is offered at the French American School of Princeton (FASP). Established in 2000, it is located on the Marillac Campus (formerly known as St. Joseph Seminary) near Princeton Forrestal Village. Children from third through eighth grade comprise the student body and participate in the French/English DLI. Many advantages are evident from this program, notes school Admissions Director Marie Lavigne. Among them is the opportunity to expand their abilities. “The challenge of a bilingual curriculum, combined with the caring support of expert teachers, helps students stretch their cognitive abilities and reach their fullest potential.” They can also connect with other cultures, she continues. “Our international, accepting, and close-knit community embraces the cultures and traditions of their peers, making FASP students more comfortable, caring, and open-minded toward different people and places.” In addition, it broadens students’ options. “FASP graduates are critical, independent thinkers and well-rounded global citizens who find success in top international, American, and French private or public schools. Our challenging curriculum develops curiosity, and a love of learning, ensuring that graduates speak fluently, think differently, and adapt easily, wherever the world takes them.”
Typically, the school day starts at 8 or 8:30 a.m., depending on the age of the students, and ends at 3 p.m. Classes are 30, 45, or 60 minutes, again depending on the student’s age. “Our bilingual, multicultural program is a well-balanced combination of French structured learning and American teaching methods, which encourage self-confidence, creativity, and mutual respect,” explains Lavigne. “The crosslanguage transfer of skills takes place gradually to ensure a proper command of both languages.” The diversity among the students is exceptional, she adds. “The diversity of our students, parents, faculty, and staff reflects the multicultural nature of our community, which represents more than 30 different countries. More than 20 different languages are spoken in our school community.” The countries represented in addition to France and the U.S. include Algeria, Brazil, Cameroon, China, India, Iran, Spain, Togo, UK, Uzbekistan, and more. Native languages include Arabic, Farsi, German, Hindi, Romanian, and Tagalog — again,
among many others. Greater cultural awareness, increased reading comprehension, better focusing and decision making, stronger performance on standardized tests, and higher salaries in adulthood are all major lifelong benefits of this language immersion program, believes Lavigne. Early Childhood Starting at a young age is so important, she adds. “Young children have an amazing capacity to learn,
to adapt, and to accept new ideas and perspectives with ease — much more naturally than teenagers or adults. That’s because from infancy until the age of 12, a child’s mind is incredibly flexible — the brain has not yet set rigid language paths, and it can constantly pass from one mental structure to another. “This makes early childhood the perfect time to learn a second language. When children learn two or more languages from a young
age, they widen their realms of perception and attention, creating linguistic structures that will benefit them all their lives. The bilingual child is a better student, performs better than average, and acquires the intellectual skills and qualities that educational institutions and business value.” “Progressive, Innovative” YingHua Inter nat ional School is another educational Continued on Next Page
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institution offering a dual language immersion program. Located in Kingston, it focuses on a Chinese/English learning opportunity. Classes are from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. According to its mission statement, it is a “progressive, innovative, and diverse co-educational, nonprofit international day school. It inspires students in the Early Learning (age 2 through eighth grade) program to reach t heir indiv idually unique potential through an inquiry-based classroom environment which employs the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Chinese subject content and cultural acquisition.” “All core classes, math, history/social studies, and art, music, and physical education are taught in Mandarin. Science and English are taught in English,” explains Head of School Laura Desai. “Students converse with each other regardless of their heritage in Mandarin,” she continues. “For students younger than first grade, all classes are taught in Mandarin with some English used. Older students, from first through eighth grade, who are new to the school, are offered one-on-one tutorials in Mandarin in order to bring them up to speed.” The small group of 18 month- to 2-year-old students is cared for all day, with teachers speaking both Mandarin and English, she adds. “They have a program related to and applicable to their age, including stories, songs, and games, in addition to art and gym. “Our school is phe nomenally diverse,” she
continues. “Ethnically, socioeconomically, and any way you can think of.” “YingHua International School offers an excellent opportunity to help students gain the ability to understand another culture, tradition, and major world language,” says Desai. “A YingHua education inspires and engages students to be creative, globally conscious lifelong learners through comprehensive, fun, nurturing, and experiential hands-on immersion experiences that teach students to build, consider, and share original perspectives.” Heritage/Language Japanese is another important language in the available immersion programs in Princeton. Since its founding in 1980, the Princeton Community Japanese Language School (PCJLS) has offered children and adults a chance to learn a new language or enhance already existing language skills. Kiri Lee, PCJLS chair, states, “PCJLS was founded to serve children living in the central New Jersey area and beyond with Japanese language instruction. We have two divisions. Division 1 is hoshuko-bu, where firstthrough ninth-grade students learn Japanese language arts, social studies, and math using curriculum based on the Japanese school education standard. “Division 2 offers the JASL (Japanese as a Second Language) program and Princeton course. The JASL is for those who do not have any background in Japanese. There are two courses: one for children in first through eighth grade, and the other for adult /high school
students, grades nine plus. “The Princeton course teaches Japanese as a heritage/language. It was created in response to the increasing needs of children who spend most of their lives in the U.S. and/or outside of Japan, but speak Japanese at home. In addition, Division 2 has a preschool/kindergarten program to give an early start in Japanese for 3- to 5-year-old children. Our high school program also offers diverse courses to prepare high school students for college both in the U.S. and Japan.” Classes are held on Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for
adults, and 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 6 to 18, from October through May at Rider University on Lawrenceville Road. “There are five classes depending on each student’s level and age,” explains Keiko Ono, principal of the foreign and heritage language division. “As a student progresses to an advanced class, he or she will have more chances to converse in Japanese.” Students’ backgrounds are very diverse, she adds. “Some of them are studying Japanese as a heritage language, and some are totally unrelated to Japan, with no background in Japanese.
However, their curiosity and interest in Japan and its culture are a strong motivation to study Japanese. Interestingly, for some individuals, Japanese is their third or fourth language.” The benefits of the PCJLS programs are uniquely designed to offer both an understanding of the Japanese language and also Japanese culture. It is an opportunity for students to take their training to another level, adds Ono. “High school students can aim at taking the Japanese AP for their college/university applications. We also
support their taking the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) for advanced students as proof of their Japanese language abilities. “PCJLS is a very special school. No matter what their goals and purposes are, our students have the opportunity to learn and participate in cultural activities together in the same school. We believe that this is wonderful experience of all the students, and that their experiences will become a precious memory for the rest of their lives leading them to become true global citizens.” —Jean Stratton
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ast fall, the Princeton U n i v e r s i t y w o m e n ’s soccer team displayed resolve and grit after it started 1-1-1 in Ivy League play. Catching fire down the stretch, Princeton won its last four league games to earn its second straight Ivy crown and third in the four years. But the excitement of that title run was dampened by how the season ended as Princeton fell 3-0 at Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA tournament. “We didn’t give a very good account of ourselves and that left a really bad taste in everybody’s mouths,” said Princeton head coach Sean Driscoll, reflecting on the loss to the Red Raiders which left the Tigers with a final record of 11-4-2. “There is something to be said for winning a couple of Ivy League championships in a row and still not being very satisfied. That is a good thing. In that sense, it has been positive motivation.” That motivation has resulted in an upbeat preseason. “It has been great so far, everybody is dialed in and focused and the fitness levels are pretty good,” said Driscoll, whose team opens its 2019 campaign this week by playing at St. Joseph’s on August 30 and then hosting Boston College on September 1.
“It is a spirited group, they get along very well. The chemistry has been positive. We have nine seniors and they have all bought into what we are trying to do.” With the graduation of last year’s senior star Mimi Asom, who scored 12 of Princeton’s 24 goals in 2018 and was the Ivy Offensive Player of the Year, the Tigers will be looking to score by committee this fall. “They want to be a team that is sharing the wealth. I don’t think they want be a team that is known for a single star,” said Driscoll. “It should be many more people involved and that is something that we are leaning toward. Right now, it is a number of different people sharing the ball and getting goals from a multitude of sources. I would to prefer to have a number of multiple goal scorers with six or seven goals instead of one kid getting 12 or 14. We have a very, very unselfish team and we have a lot of skill. It is, from top to bottom, the most skilled team I have had.” The Tigers boast a lot of skill up top in senior and All-Ivy performer Courtney O’Brien (two goals, three assists in 2018), sophomore Gabi Juarez (4 goals, 1 assist), senior Abby Givens (4 assists), sophomore Amy Paternoster (1 goal), junior Olivia Kane, junior Carolyne
Davidson, and freshman Kamryn Loustau. “Courtney has scored a number of goals in the preseason so far,” said Driscoll. “Abby looks good. Gabi is coming off an injury, she will factor in there. We have another returner in Amy. Olivia has been out for a year and a half, she looks like she might be back in the mix. She is a really talented attacking player. Carolyne is coming off her ACL, she is another attacking player. Kami is an out-and-out striker; she is full footed and very hard working. She is easy to play to play with. She is a pure finisher, and we will figure out a way to get her involved.” Princeton will mix and match in the midfield as Driscoll figures the best way to deploy the talent on hand. “We are looking at a couple of options. We are playing a completely different formation in the spring than we did in the fall, trying to enhance some attributes of the players and see what works best,” added Driscoll. “We have to find a way to really accentuate the strengths of the team, and I think certain formations bring out the strengths for some people another formations bring out the strengths in others.” The Tigers boast some strong players in the midfield
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with senior Tomi Kennedy (2 goals, 4 assists), and other All-Ivy performer, along with senior co-captain Sophia Gulati (3 assists), sophomore and All-Ivy honoree Emma Davis, senior Emily HilliardArce, sophomore Caroline Noonan (1 assist), freshman Grace Sherman, and freshman Marissa Hart. “Tomi will feature, whether she is in the midfield or front,” said Driscoll. “She is a very conscientious worker and a tremendously technical player. She will be involved. Sophia is a captain who plays midfield. Emma is there too and we have Emily Hilliard-back; she is very technical player who is playing with more vigor. Caroline Noonan will either be in the midfield or the back. Grace is another very attacking player and Marissa is a very hard working midfielder who can play either on the outside or inside.” The defensive unit figures to be a strength for Princeton as returns a number of key performers. “Our whole back line from last year is back and we also have some freshmen who have done well; the good news is that we have depth,” said Driscoll, whose team yielded only 12 goals last fall. “I can honestly tell you right now, I could not give you a lineup, there is too much parity.” The Tiger back line will include junior and two-time All-Ivy star Lucy Rickerson, junior and All-Ivy honoree Eve Hewins, senior Olivia Sheppard, junior Tatum Gee, junior Margaret Sneeringer, sophomore Aza Keohan, freshman Madison Curry, freshman Gracyn Kuerner, and freshman Morgan Wiese. “Lucy looks great, Lucy is Lucy; she is a tremendous defender, she covers a lot of ground,” said Driscoll. “She is extraordinarily competitive. We have Eve back. Sheppard played center back all season, she had fluctuated before depending on our needs. We have Tatum back. Margaret is working hard as well as Aza. Maddy is doing well, she is playing at left back and is very, very good. Gracyn and Morgan are working hard right now.” Princeton features an extraordinary goalkeeper in senior and two-time All-Ivy performer Natalie Grossi (a 0.65 goals against average and an 848 save percentage in 2018) who enters the season with 25 career shutouts. “Natalie brings seniority and is extraordinarily focused and conscientious about what she is doing to improve,” said Driscoll, noting that the backups, sophomore Grace Barbara, a former Princeton Day School standout, along with senior Kelli Calhoun and freshman Ella Gantman, have been showing good focus as well. “She is never satisfied with her game which I think has really helped. She is very, very good. We are fortunate to have her and she is one of our captains. The players respect her commitment to the game and to excellence in the goal.”
HOLDING COURT: Princeton University women’s soccer player Courtney O’Brien controls the ball in a game last fall. Senior midfielder/forward O’Brien has emerged as a key attacking player for the Tigers, earning second-team All-Ivy League honors last fall as Princeton won its second straight Ivy title and third in the four years. The Tigers kick off their 2019 campaign this week by playing at St. Joseph’s (1-0-1) on August 30 and then hosting Boston College (2-0) on September 1. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Driscoll is hoping that Grossi and her classmates will set a winning tone this fall. “The seniors have to take ownership of their last season. and leave a good legacy,” said Driscoll. “If you have a talented senior class that is bought in and you have freshman class that pushes the rest, you have the recipe for success. That is what we had a couple of years ago and that is what we have again. We have a big senior class that gets along really well and a young freshman class that has the talent; we have those on the bookends of either side. We have talent in both the sophomore and junior classes as well. It makes for a positively competitive atmosphere and that is what it needs to be.” In opening the regular season, the Tigers will be facing some tough competition with the matchups against St. Joe’s (1-0-1) and BC (2-0). “We have a very big dichotomy in the first weekend; we are going to go from playing on the road in a turf environment against a team that has had good success,” said Driscoll, noting that St. Joe’s played to a 1-1 draw last week against a Villanova team that recently defeated LSU. “We are going to see a team that is very dangerous on set pieces and they have a pretty prominent attacking player. We are going to have to be organized defensively and play to our strengths. BC comes down here and that will be a dif-
ferent game. They have a different style and we are playing on our grass field. It is going to be two very different games; one is going to be a little more chaotic and the other one is going to be more systematic. Ultimately, both are going to be difficult and challenging in different ways for us.” No matter how Princeton ultimately does this fall, Driscoll wants his players to savor the challenges they will face on a daily basis. “I am looking forward to seeing what they can do; I know we have an extraordinarily difficult schedule, but these are talented kids,” said Driscoll, noting that Princeton has been ranked in the Top 25 nationally at some point during each of this four previous seasons at the helm. “We have kids who have had injuries like Olivia Kane, Carolyne Davidson, and Ilana Perkins coming back. It is very exciting to see them get back to the sport they love. At times, we get lost in the wins and the losses. Sports are a finite experience, especially with teams. I just hope that our senior class embraces it and all of the other kids can enjoy the ride. It is a unique, special senior class. One thing that people oftentimes forget is just how lucky you are to have certain individuals pop into your life and before you know it, they are gone. We all need to enjoy every practice and the overall process rather than just the end result.” —Bill Alden
Princeton Men’s Water Polo Ranked 12th in Preseason Poll
The Princeton University men’s water polo team is ranked 12th in the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Preseason Poll. Harvard is the highest Northeast Water Polo Conference (NWPC) squad in the poll at No. 11, but Princeton was ranked higher in the conference preseason poll. Those two squads faced off in the conference championship game last season with Princeton prevailing 12-10. The defending national champion, USC, is at the top of the Varsity Poll, followed by UCLA, Stanford, California, Pacific, and Long Beach State. Princeton, which posted a 19-11 record in 2018 on the way to winning the NWPC tournament and advancing to the NCAA tourney, opens the upcoming season at the Navy Invitational (September 7-8).
PU Women’s Volleyball To Be on ESPNU for Yale Clash
The Princeton University women’s volleyball match against Yale at Dillon Gym originally scheduled for October 11 has been moved to October 13 so it can be televised by ESPNU. It’s the second straight year that the two rivals have
Princeton Athletes Shine at Pan Am Games
Princeton University athletes came up big at the recently completed 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, earning a total of 13 medals, including 10 gold, two silver, and one bronze. The NCAA recently announced the its student-athlete representation for the Pan American Games, and Princeton made the top five in most Team USA medalists by school with eight. Stanford had the most with 18, followed by Southern California with 13, UCLA with nine, and Princeton and Cal tying with eight. (The NCAA count included just its sponsored sports.) The full list of Princeton medalists included the following: Todd Harrity ‘13, USA squash, gold in Men’s Doubles and Men’s Team; Ashley Johnson ‘17, USA
WORLD LEADER: Gevvie Stone competes in a single sculls race as she prepared for the 2016 Summer Olympics where she earned a silver medal. Stone, a former Princeton University star and a 2014 graduate of Tufts University Medical School, is currently competing in the double sculls at the 2019 World Rowing Championships in Linz, Austria. On Monday, Stone and Cicely Madden produced the fastest time in the opening heats, advancing directly to the semifinal, which is slated for August 30. In addition to Stone, a 2007 Princeton grad, several other Tiger alums are competing at the Worlds, including Tyler Nase ‘13 (United States Lightweight men’s single sculls), Margaret Bertasi ‘14 (U.S. Lightweight women’s pair), Michaela Copenhaver (Glaeser) ‘11 (U.S. Lightweight quadruple sculls), Erin Reelick ‘16 (U. S. women’s 8), Nick Mead ‘17 (U.S. men’s 8), Patrick Eble ‘16 (U.S. men’s 8), Marty Barakso ‘16 (Canada men’s 8), Fred Vystavel ‘16 (Denmark men’s four ), Tom George ‘18 (Great Britain men’s 8), and Tim Masters ‘15 (Australia men’s 8). (Photo provided by USRowing)
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Gaining Lessons from 1st Season of Running at Penn, PHS Alum Hare Aiming to Make Impact for Quakers On a drive to Colorado this summer, Penn distance r unner Will Hare and a teammate stopped in Terre Haute, Ind. to look at the NCAA championship cross country course. “It’s kind of funny how it’s this off in the middle of nowhere town and you take this side road and all of a sudden you’re at the NCAA cross country course,” said former Princeton High cross country and track standout Hare. “It was cool seeing it with no one there, nobody around. I think there was one other person walking around. We talked about how cool and meaningful it would be a part of a team to qualify to go there to the biggest race in the country. As a team that’s our goal.” Hare is no stranger to big team goals. As a junior, he helped the PHS cross country team make school history with its first Meet of Champions (MOC) title in 2016. A year later, he placed first individually at the state Group 4 cross country meet on the way to helping PHS finish fourth at the MOC. Now Hare is hoping he can help make some history at the next level as he heads into his sophomore cross country season at Penn. “To win the conference title, we talk about having four runners in the top 15 or top 10,” said Hare, looking ahead to the Ivy League Heptagonal Cross Country championship meet that takes place in late October. “If it comes down to I’m one of those people vying for one of those spots, that’s the goal I’d like. But if that’s not in the cards this season, I’ll be racing to do the best for our team. If that’s hanging off the top group and catching people as bodies fall off the top pack, that’s what it’s going to be. I’m trying to have as much of a team-oriented philosophy as
I can. We had, as a team, a great summer. It would be really meaningful to be a part of a team that is contending to do all those big things.” For Hare, developing a good bond with teammates was a big draw for him to compete at the college level and he is happy to have found that at Penn. “The biggest thing was I wanted a continuation of being on a team,” said Hare. “It’s obv iously not the same as high school, it’s a whole different group of people. It’s a whole different place. It’s kind of hard to put into words what having a group of people that you spend an hour or two every day running with and being with, and the long slow grind of a season, what that means. I wanted that community.” Hare and three Penn teammates lived and trained at elevation in Boulder, Colo. this summer in preparation for this fall. Hare comes off his first year of collegiate competition in which he scored in one cross country race last fall before setting a personal record of 8:21.47 in the 3,000 meters indoors in the winter and then taking 10th in the steeplechase at the Ivy League Outdoor Heptagonal Championships. “For cross country, it was a little more of a learning period of adjusting to a whole different set of workouts and a different training philosophy than we had in high school,” said Hare. “It was definitely a good opportunity working with some of the guys who were already at an elite level in Ivy League and NCAA cross country. It was a learning experience. Maybe I didn’t get to put all the racing and competing together, but it was a good block of training so I could have the winter and spring seasons I wanted to.”
Hare credits PHS track coach Jim Smirk for helping to set him up for success in college. Smirk allowed Hare to run the 2,000-meter steeplechase three times in high school, and gave him hurdle work and as much training as he could for the nuances of the event. “It was not a structured thing,” said Hare. “I’d do some light hurdling and then he’d let me run the 400 hurdles in dual meets sometimes as well just to practice the hurdle form. The high school facilities are very restrictive. There wasn’t really a great way to do water jumps; we’d kind of make makeshift water pits. We’d break down the actual motion of it where we’d do one for going up and another thing for pushing off. I have to give Smirk credit. He found good ways to simulate it. It was good to run a couple in high school and know what it feels like to do the water jump and get wet. I remember falling on my first one junior year. I jumped off and the next thing I knew I was on all fours in the water. It was quite the experience.” During his junior year at PHS, Hare made a big jump in his dedication and understanding how far running could take him, and he remained motivated through the remainder of his scholastic career. “In high school, I didn’t realize it nearly as much at the time, but what coach Smirk wanted to do more than anything was to set up me and Alex (Roth) and the other guys up to be strong runners for the next level,” said Hare, referring to Roth, who is also running at Penn and is entering his junior season. “He had us for four years. We didn’t really touch a lot of speed, we didn’t touch a lot of race simulation. A lot of it was laying the
groundwork and foundation for the next level. Instead of doing a lot of 200s and 400s fast, we’d do a lot of mile repeats, 1,200 repeats, and 1,000 repeats at a slower, grinding pace so when we got to college, we’d have that big base under us. Depending on what different events we’d run, we could add the speed. And then add in hurdling and stuff for myself to run the steeple. All the pieces were in place for that.” W hile Hare brought a good fitness level into freshman year at Penn, his cross country results weren’t up to his standards. “Last summer was much more about hitting workouts and hitting paces,” said Hare. “I don’t think that’s necessarily the best way to go about training over the summer. I got to camp and the racing season pretty exhausted. I’d been trying to go to the well almost every day, every workout. I learned that probably the best quality you can have as an endurance athlete is patience.” Believing that living in Colorado with teammates gave him an edge in getting ready, Hare feels better about his training this summer. “We lived together and t ra i ne d up t h ere,” s a id Hare. “It was really fun. It was great to have a group of people to train with every day. That’s something I didn’t really have last year just because all the kids from high school, we all had different training plans and different workouts on different days, so it was hard to work that out. Training with Ray Sellaro, Anthony Russo, and Noah Cary, it was really great to have people to run with every day, people to talk to about workouts and training.” Learning from last year’s exp er ience s, Hare f ine t uned his workouts and comes into preseason practices fresher and ready to contribute more.
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WILL TO SUCCEED: Will Hare competes in a race last spring during his freshman year with the University of Pennsylvania men’s track team. Former Princeton High track and cross country standout Hare is heading into his sophomore year with the Quakers. During his first year of collegiate competition, Hare scored in one cross country race last fall before setting a personal record of 8:21.47 in the 3,000 meters indoors in the winter and then taking 10th in the steeplechase at the Ivy League Heptagonal Outdoor Track Championships. (Photo provided by Penn’s Office of Athletic Communications)
“Instead of focusing on the pace I was running and hitting the workouts this summer, it was much more of an effort based system,” said Hare. “If we woke up and we felt great and had a workout, we’d go after it and attack it. Or if we got up and the legs felt bad or it was hot or it hurt to breathe, then we’d back off a little bit and let our bodies recover. That’s something really valuable that I learned from freshman year. You don’t have to go out and win every day to win the races you care about. You have to pick and choose the spots, let your body recover and adjust. More importantly than coming in really in shape, we set ourselves up well to have a sustained run of good workouts and good races. We’re all coming back healthy, we’re all coming back excited for the season and we’re all coming back in very good shape as well.” Hare hopes that his conditioning will carry through to the track seasons where last year’s training did pay off handsomely. He benefited from training under the direction of Penn coach Steve Dolan, who trained Olympian Donn Cabral at Princeton University before moving to Penn and has coached eight of the last outdoor Heps steeplechase champions, and with the likes of teammates Will Daly and Colin Daly. “It’s hard to find a coach who has accomplished more than him in that event,” said Hare of Dolan. “Obviously Colin and Will Daly were just unbelievable their freshman and sophomore years at it. The opportunity to train with them and
do workouts and runs with them in the spring, it’s a really fun dynamic.” Heading into his sophomore campaign, Hare is looking to be a bigger contributor in cross country and track, utilizing his freshman experiences and a solid summer of training as he tries to lift his college team to historic success. “I remember talking to coach Dolan at the end of cross country season last fall; he said that although not everything got put together, I had a lot of good training and good workouts,” said Hare, who will look to get off to a good start in the cross country season as Penn competes in the Fordham Fiasco in New york City on September 7. “Maybe they were too good where I wasn’t able to have good races but the training is still there. It’s part of how we build as runners. It started paying off almost immediately in indoor season. We finished cross country and went home and the first race back at the end of winter break, I had a big PR in the 3000. That was a really good validation that everything that I’d been doing the last six months was still there. I wasn’t doing the wrong thing; I just wasn’t doing everything as well and smartly as I could have been. Coming back this year, I have a much different attitude. Instead of going out and training almost blindly, there’s a lot more insight. Being with other guys on the team all summer and hearing different perspectives, I have a much better view of the long-term effects of what everyday training can do.” —Justin Feil
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Gwen Allen displayed a special versatility during her athletic career at the Princeton Day School. Allen developing into a field hockey and lacrosse standout through her four years for the Panthers while also playing one season of ice hockey and two seasons of basketball for good measure. For Allen, keeping busy all year led to improvement in her two main sports. “I feel like not having an offseason was good in terms of fitness and helping with the hand-eye coordination for lacrosse and field hockey,” said Allen, who graduated from PDS in June and helped the field hockey program win one state Prep B title and the lax squad take two Prep B crowns in her time at the school. “In general, the athleticism, running, and being able to eliminate a defender; all of that stuff went hand in hand.” Helping the PDS field hockey squad get on a good run proved to be a highlight for Allen. “Our first year was rough, but then my second year, we did really well when we made the Mercer County Tournament final and won the Prep B championship,” said Allen. “Everyone took it a lot more seriously, and that continued as we kept getting better. After sophomore year, people considered us to be a well-established program which inspired every-
one on the team to try harder and live up to the expectations. It was gratifying and a big sense of accomplishment in having come so far; being able to consecutively make the Prep B championship from my sophomore to my senior year was a really big deal too.” A s for lacrosse, A llen walked into a high-powered program as the Panthers were defe nd i ng P rep B champions coming into her freshman year. “That was definitely different than field hockey; it was super competitive and there were also a lot more girls who were doing it,” said Allen. “It helped so much being around good players. My classmates who were playing with me on varsity when we were freshmen had to play up and step up our games to match what we were practicing with.” Looking to play college sports, Allen saw herself specializing in field hockey and initially committed to attend Lafayette College and play for its D-I field hockey program. But deciding that she preferred to be a dual sport athlete, Allen changed course, withdrawing her commitment from Lafayette and ending up opting to attend Amherst College, where she could play both field hockey and lacrosse. “In my junior year, I realized that I loved lacrosse; it was a lot more fun,” said Allen.
“I burned out on field hockey because I was playing club field hockey and indoor field hockey and I didn’t know if this is what I wanted to do. I also didn’t know if Lafayette was the right school for me. I didn’t really look at many other places; they gave me the option and I don’t know if I was too eager to take it. I decided to look for somewhere where I could play both sports, like a D-III school, specifically the NESCAC (New England Small College Athletic Conference). They are really strong academically, so I decommitted from Lafayette because I wanted to find somewhere I could play both sports and find a better fit academically.” Allen’s athletic versatility proved to be a good fit for the NESCAC programs. “Every NESCAC school I looked at said there were a ton of girls who do two sports and there are some girls that do three sports,” explained Allen. “There is a lot of crossover between the sports; there were a lot of double athletes, so that was definitely encouraged.” The encouragement she received on and off the field at PDS also helped Allen feel more comfortable at a smaller D-III school. “The biggest thing that I think of PDS regarding how I have grown is being surrounded by really incredible adults,” said Allen. “I had such good role models in terms of coaches
and teachers who taught me a lot. It is so special, the teachers that PDS has and the connections I was able to make with the coaches, teachers, and other members of the faculty. Because PDS is so small, you know a lot of people in your grades and across grades through sports, classes, and clubs. You can talk to so many different people and understand different opinions and stuff was a big deal for me.” In deciding between the NESCAC schools, Allen developed a connection with Amherst. “My top two choices were Hamilton and Amherst,” said Allen. “I loved the field
hockey coach at Hamilton and I loved the campus. The deciding factor for me was location. I felt like Hamilton was super remote and Amherst has the town. I liked that campus vibe a lot better.” Recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined her for most of her final lacrosse season at PDS, it is full speed ahead for Allen as she looks for ward to hit campus this week to starting preseason practice for field hockey. “I was up at Amherst in the first week of July for camp, which was really fun,” said Allen. “T here is a preseason
conditioning packet from the team that I am trying to do. It is lifting, running, and drill workouts so I have been trying to keep up with all of that.” Heading into her freshman campaign at Amherst, Allen is looking to help the Mammoths from the start. “I am both excited and nervous, I would like to be a difference maker right off the bat,” said Allen. “I am ambitious, I want to get playing time and see the field right away. I want to be in really good shape and make an impact from the second I get there.” —Bill Alden
DOUBLE PLAY: Gwen Allen shows her form in lacrosse and field hockey during her Princeton Day School career. Allen, a 2019 PDS grad, is heading to Amherst College, where she will be playing for both its field hockey and women’s lacrosse programs. She starts preseason practice this week for field hockey as the Mammoths prepare for their season opener at Mount Holyoke on September 5. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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With Group of Seniors Setting a Positive Tone, PHS Girls’ Soccer Excited for Upcoming Season Val Rodriguez likes the vibe around her Princeton High girls’ soccer team as it prepares for the 2019 season. “The preseason has been good; the seniors and the captains have been setting the tone really nicely,” said PHS head coach Rodriguez, whose quar tet of senior captains includes Shaylah Marciano, Lauren Rougas, Morgan Beamer, and Kirin Kunukkasseril. “It is good work ethic and good team chemistry so far.” After making the quarterfinals of both the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional and t he Mercer Cou nt y Tournament last year on the way to a 9-7-2 record, the
squad’s returners are brimming with confidence. “We have 15 players back on the varsity roster,” said Ro d r ig u e z, whos e te a m opens the 2019 season by playing at Nottingham on September 5. “They feel really confident moving forward. They know if they put in the work and they are fit, it could turn out to be a good season for them.” W h ile sophomore star striker Sophia Lis is currently sidelined with an injury, PHS boasts some good options at forward in senior Beamer, sophomore Megan Rougas, and junior Vanessa Ponce.
“We have Morgan, she will be on the left side,” said Rodriguez. “We have a new player Megan coming up. She could do some good stuff for us. Vanessa is going to be in both the midfield and forward for us. She is a very tricky player; she can bring a lot to the table.” Rodriguez will be looking for Ponce, Kunukkasseril, junior Molly Frain, and Lauren Rougas to do some good stuff in the middle of the field. “Vanessa and Kirin will be in the midfield,” said Rodriguez. “Molly is hopefully going to have a standout season for us. I would like to see Lauren Rougas get some
midfield minutes this year.” At the outset of the campaign, though, Rougas will be getting more minutes on defense, spearheading that unit along with junior Greta Bush. “We are hoping to move Lauren around, but she is still the heart of the defense for now,” said Rodriguez, noting that junior Grace Heilbronn is currently out due to injury. “Greta Bush is great, she is a dynamic player and is someone who we can move around. We are looking to find stability first and then play with some things. We also have some sophomores and juniors in Phoebe Frankel, Ava Thomson, and Lilly Gabriella who are going to see some significant minutes.” PHS returns two battletested goalies in seniors
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Marciano and Caroline Ealy, who are vying for playing time. “It will continue to shake itself out; they are both senior goalies and four-time returners,” said Rodriguez. “They will be playing to best help the team.” In the view of Rodriguez, her squad needs to be on the
same page tactically to be at its best. “To be successful, we have to build the play and we have to have possession,” said Rodriguez. “We have to communicate and even over-communicate. We have to fill the roles that we are responsible for.” —Bill Alden
TOUGH DEFENSE: Princeton High girls’ soccer player Greta Bush, left, battles a foe for the ball in a game last season. Junior defender Bush will help lead the back line again this fall for the Tigers. PHS opens its 2019 campaign by playing at Nottingham on September 5. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Although the Princeton High boys’ soccer team posted another winning season last year as it went 8-6-3, the proud program was frustrated by its lack of postseason success. After having won the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional title on the way to the final of state Group 4 tourney and making the Mercer County To u r n a m e n t s e m i f i n a l s in 2017, the Tigers didn’t mount a deep playoff run last year, losing in the first round of the states and getting eliminated in the county quarterfinals. Longtime PHS head coach Wayne Sutcliffe is happy to turn the page on 2018. “It is a fresh start,” said Sutcliffe, who is entering his 23rd season at the helm of the program. “We are a year away from what happened last year. It was a rather uncharacteristic season. We have done a lot of work over the summer and in the weight room.” Sutcliffe will be looking for a pair of junior forwards, Nick Petruso and Ian Pompliano, to make things happen around the goal. “We are going to play with one striker; Nick Petruso is the preferred striker right now,” said Sutcliffe. “Ian plays in behind him. It is a work in progress. As their understanding gets better, we will be better.” In the midfield, PHS is depending on junior Rakuyo Tamada, a transfer from Japan, sophomore Miles Ryan, junior Brenno Azevedo, and sophomore Nico Carusone to lead the way. “Rakuyo is a player who has the quality to separate h ims elf,” s aid S utclif fe, noting that a trio of sophomore s, O wen D em i ng,
Pranav Guhathakurta, and Drew Petrone, will also see time in the midfield. “Miles is doing great; he got time last year. We were grooming him, he will play a big role. Brenno and Nico are playing wide for us, they are very good players.” Across the back line, the Tigers will feature junior t w ins Et han Parker and Dylan Parker, junior Rafa Dav is, and sophomore James Novak. “Et han and D ylan are good athletes,” said Sutcliffe of the pair who starred at doubles last spring for the PHS boys’ tennis team. “Rafa is from Brazil; he is a good player, he is a little flashy. James has been playing out wide on the left, he will play outside left back and outside left mid.” At goalie, PHS boasts two returners in juniors Spencer Katz and Jared Bell. “We have Spencer and Jared back, they have both had great preseasons,” said Sutcliffe, who has a third goalkeeper in sophomore Josh Snyder. “We are undecided on the starter at this point, they are working it out.” In order for the Tigers to have a very good season, they need to work together as a unit. “It is trying to expedite the challenges of becoming a team, both on and off the field,” said Sutcliffe, whose team opens the 2019 campaign by hosting Nottingham on September 5. “It is a group of eight sophomores and eight juniors; there are not a lot of seniors. It is also finding a way to keep clean sheets, which has always been a staple for us.” —Bill Alden
Local Sports Princeton Girls Lax Club Offering Fall Clinics
Registration is currently open for the Princeton Girls Lacrosse Club (PGLC) fall clinics. The PGLC will hold clinics on eight consecutive Sunday afternoons at Princeton High, beginning on September 8. The cost is $150 ($125 for K-2). For m or e i n for m at ion about the PGLC and to register for the fall clinics, log onto the club’s website at www.pglaxclub.com.
Princeton Little League Holding Fall Ball Sign-Up
The Princeton Little League (PLL) is holding registration for its 2019 Fall Ball season, which goes from September 14 to November 2. The program will run on Saturday afternoons only with no weeknights. Player Development is the primary focus of Fall Ball. Players will be organized by age division and by team. They will play games, but no standings will be kept, as the main goal is to work on skills and have fun. Players will also practice for 30-40 minutes before the start of each game. The divisions and schedules are as follows: Tee Ball: 4-6 year olds, 1:30 – 3 p.m.; Division A: 6-8 year olds, 1:30 – 3 p.m. (coach pitch); Division AA: 8-10 year olds, 3 – 5 p.m. (kid/machine pitch); Division AAA: (50/70) 1013 year olds, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. (kid pitch). For more information and to register, log onto www. princetonlittleleague.com
Helene Cody 5K Race Set for September 7
The 11th Annual Helene Cody 5-kilometer race and 1-Mile Fun Run is taking place on September 7, starting near the Cranbury Fire Department at 2 South Main Street in Cranbury. The fun run begins at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K starts at 9 a.m. The 5K is chip-timed and USATF-certified with water stations and musical performers throughout the course. The post-race celebration at the Cranbury Fire Department features a DJ, drinks, bagels, fruit, and free massages. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers overall and in each age group for the 5K. Every Fun Run finisher will receive a medal and trophies will be awarded to the top 3 boys and girls. The Cranbury Day celebration will begin immediately after the race on Main Street.
service projects and provide scholarships. All proceeds go directly to the Helene Cody Foundation, a 501(c) (3) charity. Additional race information and on-line registration is available at http://www. helenecody.com/5k-and1-mile-runwalk.html.
Rec Department Holding S.A.F.E.T.Y. Coaches Clinic
The Princeton Recreation Department and the Princeton Soccer Association will offer the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic (Sports Awareness For Educating Today’s Youth) on September 18. The clinic will run from 7 to 10 p.m., and is being held in the main meeting room of the Princeton municipal building on Witherspoon Street. Attendees must be
present for the entire three hours to complete the certification. The Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic meets the “minimum s tandards for volu nteer coaches safety orientation and training skills programs (N.J.A.C. 5:52) and provides partial civil immunity protection to volunteer coaches under the Little League Law.” The clinic costs $42/person and advance registration is required. The registration deadline is September 12. Individuals can register online at: http://register.communitypass.net/princeton. The Rutgers Safety Clinic is located under the Tab “2019 Community Programs.” For more info, log onto www. princetonrecreation.com or call (609) 921-9480.
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Princeton Junior Football Holding Registration
T h e P r i n c e to n J u n i or Football League (PJFL) is currently holding registration for its 2019 season. The flag football league features three divisions : Rookies (ages 6-7); Juniors (ages 8-10 ); and Seniors ( ages 11-14 ) . T he PJ F L skills/drills sessions start on September 5 and the first games are slated for September 22. Those interested can log onto www.pjflnj.org for further details.
STRIKING BACK: Princeton High boys’ soccer player Nick Petruso goes after the ball in a game last year. Junior striker Petruso figures to be a go-to scorer this fall for PHS. The Tigers open their 2019 campaign by hosting Nottingham on September 5. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
This event is the main fundraiser for the Helene Cody Foundation, whose mission is to inspire youth to volunteer, to better their communities and themselves. Prior to her death in 2008, Helene Cody, a Princeton High student, planned to revive the Cranbury Day 5K, a community event that had been discontinued in 2006, as a way to combine her love of distance running and community service for her Girl Scout gold award project. When she passed away, a classmate organized the first Helene Cody Cranbury 5K in memory of Helene for his Eagle Scout project. Every year since, the Helene Cody Foundation has used the event to bring the community together and use the proceeds to sponsor youth
PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING BOW HUNTING ON PUBLIC PROPERTIES IN PRINCETON September 14, 2019 to February 15, 2020 (excluding Sundays and Christmas Day) PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that as part of Princeton’s 2019-2020 deer management program, and under the oversight of the Princeton Police Department, Princeton will allow a small group of volunteer recreational bow hunters to hunt deer by bow on the below-listed publicly-owned properties located in Princeton. Beginning on or about September 14, 2019 and ending no later than February 15, 2020, the following areas may be hunted, but solely by Princeton-approved bow hunters: Fieldwood:
Approximately 25 acres located between Griggs Farm and Cherry Hill Road. Only two Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Woodfield Reservation:
Approximately 113.81 acres located between Drakes Corner Road and Old Great Road. Only five Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Autumn Hill Reserve:
Approximately 72.39 acres located off of Herrontown Road. Only five Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Gulick Farm:
Approximately 27.5 acres located between Herrontown Road and Dodds Lane. Only two Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Stony Brook/Quaker Rd.:
Approximately 20.6 acres located off of Quaker Road, between Route 206 and Mercer Street. Only two Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Stony Brook/Puritan Ct.:
Approximately 26.21 acres located between Puritan Court and Pretty Brook Road. Only three Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Herrontown Woods:
Approximately 140 acres located off of Herrontown Road. Only five Princeton-approved bow hunters will be permitted to hunt on this property at any one time.
Hunting is generally permitted every day starting one half hour before sunrise and ending one half hour after sunset, except for Saturdays, when no hunting is allowed between 10 am and 2 pm; and Sundays and Christmas Day, when no hunting whatsoever is allowed. In addition, no hunting is allowed other than from an elevated stand, or within 20 yards of any road or trail, and no hunting is allowed with a firearm. Warning signs will be posted at the entrances to each of the properties that will be hunted. All State and local regulations pertaining to parks and to hunting will remain in full force and effect and will be enforced by the Princeton Police Department. Any violation of these regulations will be grounds for terminating all hunting activities. Anyone with questions or concerns should contact either the Princeton Clerk’s office at (609) 924-5704, or the Chief of Police at (609) 921-2100. Bow hunting includes the use of crossbows as well as regular bows.
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Harriet Howard Nicol February 22, 1932 – August 2, 2019 Harriet Howard Nicol (née Williams) passed away on August 2, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, after an extended illness.
Born in Boston on February 22, 1932 to Moses and Anstiss Crowninshield (Boyden) Williams, Harriet graduated from The Madeira School and Bryn Mawr College, Class of 1953; as well as having attended the Chestnut Hill School and the Winsor School. In 1957, she married Harold Gilbert Nicol, growing their family with the subsequent adoption of two children, Harriet and James. Harriet was predeceased by her husband Gil, her daughter Harriet (Hally) Nicol, her parents, her brother Moses Williams Jr., her stepfathers George Lee Haskins and James Aliferis, her stepmother Mary Bennett Holden Williams, her aunts Harriet Howard Ohl and Eleanor Williams Benziger, and her uncle Alexander Williams. She is survived by her stepmothers Gertrude Lounder Haskins and Shirley Pethes Aliferis; her son James Wil-
liams Nicol; her cousins Anstiss Ohl Miller, Edwin Ohl, Hugh Benziger, John Benziger, and Janet Warren Rogers; as well as countless loyal friends. Enjoying a very full life, Harriet worked for the Town Topics newspaper in Princeton and primarily for New York University in New York City. She enjoyed friendships, art, theater, reading, and the cultured life. She loved to travel and supported numerous civic charities. Harriet will always be remembered by those blessed to know her for her thoughtful kindness, strengthened by her cheerful spirit, redeemed by her immutable goodness, and touched by her constant generosity. A service will be held at Tr in it y Mausoleu m cha pel at 770 Riverside Drive, New York, on September 6, 2019 at 10 a.m. Requiescat in pace.
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HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf
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on private estate. Open floor plan, 3 BR, 2 bath, breathtaking 2nd floor versatile room. Fireplace, 2-car garage, central air. Includes lawn maintenance & snow removal. Move-in ready. No pets, smoke free, $3,200. (609) 731-6904. 08-28-3t
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I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613.
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• Deadline: 2pm Tuesday • Payment: All ads must be pre-paid, Cash, credit card, or check. 01-09-20 ATTENTION LOBBYISTS, LAWYERS, • STATE • 25 words or less: $15.00 each add’l word 15 cents • Surcharge: $15.00 for ads greater than 60 words in length. AWARD WINNING CONTRACTORS! HOME FURNISHINGS FOR RENT • 3 weeks:Join$40.00 • 4 orgs. weeks: • 6 month and annual discount rates available. other state-related and busi- $50.00 • 6 weeks: $72.00 HOUSE JOES LANDSCAPING INC. Custom made pillows, cushions. nesses in a classic building near the One-of-a-kind spacious dairy barn OF PRINCETON Ads line spacing: $20.00/inchconversion • all bold faceaddress, type: $10.00/week Window treatments, State House. •2-to-3 roomwith suites and with Princeton
BEAUTIFUL 2 BR APARTMENT: For rent in Princeton. Hardwood floors, large front porch, high ceilings, garage, laundry. $2,250. includes heat. Cats welcome. Non-smoking. Available 9/1/19, (609) 924-2399. 08-28
open office. Call Anne LaBate (609) 394-7557.
CHARMING PRINCETON APT: Fully furnished, 2 bedrooms, picture windows overlooking yard. W/D, cable, wireless high-speed internet, parking. Utilities included. No smoking or pets. $2,500/mo. Available now. Call (609) 924-4210. 08-28
HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 07-10-8t
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tf SPACIOUS FURNISHED ROOM: Combo BR/sitting room/study, (28’x17’). Room has fridge & microwave. Bright, w/windows on 3 sides, kitchen privileges, W/D access, wireless internet, parking, 1.4 miles from Nassau Hall @ Princeton University. $1,200/mo. utilities included. (609) 924-4210. 08-28 PRINCETON-Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time for studio apartment on Princeton estate. Big windows with views over magnificent gardens, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, full bath with tub & shower. Separate entrance, parking. Possible use as an office or art studio. (609) 924-5245. tf
HOUSE CLEANING: By an experienced Polish lady. Call Barbara (609) 273-4226. Weekly or biweekly. Honest & reliable. References available. 07-31-5t 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. 08-07-4t WE CLEAN HOUSES & APARTMENTS: The quality of our service & the satisfaction of our customers is very important to us. Call Maggie for free quote: (609) 5407479 or email: mms.cleanup@gmail. com We will do the cleaning for you! 08-14-3t
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Taking care of Princeton’s trees Local family owned business for over 40 years
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HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf PRINCETON MATH TUTOR: SAT/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GMAT HS-College Math. 8 Years Experience. Email Erica at: info.ecardenas@gmail.com tf ST. JUDE’S NOVENA: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. Publication must be promised. 08-28 MULTI-SUBJECT TUTOR & MUSIC LESSONS: + Spanish + Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano. 25+ years teaching experience. Masters in teaching, National Writing Project consultant. Versatile, creative, kind & patient, (609) 498-1647 or azmusicandtutoring@gmail.com 08-21-3t
HOME HEALTH AIDE/ COMPANION AVAILABLE: NJ certified with 20 years experience. Please call Cindy, (609) 2279873. 08-28-3t HOME HEALTH AIDE: A local English speaking certified home healthcare aide is available for employment in the greater Princeton area. Excellent nursing skills, gentle, caring demeanor & efficient housekeeping capabilities, with a reliable self-owned car. Cell, (732) 801-4419. 08-28-4t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 08-28-4t GREEN–PLANET PAINTING: Commercial, Residential & Custom Paint, Interior & Exterior, Drywall Repairs, Light Carpentry, Deck Staining, Green Paint options, Paper Removal, Power Washing, 15 Years of Experience. FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. CALL: (609) 356-4378; perez@green-planetpainting.com 04-03-20
Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 35 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-22-20
CLEANING BY POLISH LADY: For houses and small offices. Flexible, reliable, local. Excellent references. Please call Yola (609) 532-4383. 05-01/10-23 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-14-20 BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 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. 08-29-19
table linens and bedding. Fabrics and hardware.
Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 05-01-20 MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-31-20 HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-10-20 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
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PRINCETON-Seeking tenant who will be in residence only part-time for studio apartment on Princeton estate. Big windows with views over magnificent gardens, built-in bookcases & cabinetry, full bath with tub & shower. Separate entrance, parking. Possible use as an office or art studio. (609) 924-5245. tf PRINCETON 2 BR APT FOR RENT: 217 Nassau Street. Spacious, Bright, Excellent location, Private deck, W/D. $2,300 includes heat & parking. Weinberg Management, (609) 731-1630. tf
Join other state-related orgs. and businesses in a classic building near the State House. 2-to-3 room suites and open office. Call Anne LaBate (609) 394-7557.
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SPACIOUS FURNISHED ROOM: Combo BR/sitting room/study, (28’x17’). Room has fridge & microwave. Bright, w/windows on 3 sides, kitchen privileges, W/D access, wireless internet, parking, 1.4 miles from Nassau Hall @ Princeton University. $1,200/mo. utilities included. (609) 924-4210. 08-28
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08-07-4t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 07-10-8t HOUSECLEANING/ HOUSEKEEPING: Professional cleaning service. Experienced, references, honest & responsible. Reasonable price. Call Teresa (609) 235-6043 for free estimate. 07-24-6t HOUSE CLEANING: By an experienced Polish lady. Call Barbara (609) 273-4226. Weekly or biweekly. Honest & reliable. References available. 07-31-5t 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. 08-07-4t WE CLEAN HOUSES & APARTMENTS: The quality of our service & the satisfaction of our customers is very important to us. Call Maggie for free quote: (609) 5407479 or email: mms.cleanup@gmail. com We will do the cleaning for you! 08-14-3t CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf
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HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf PRINCETON MATH TUTOR: SAT/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GMAT HS-College Math. 8 Years Experience. Email Erica at: info.ecardenas@gmail.com tf ST. JUDE’S NOVENA: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. Publication must be promised. 08-28
MULTI-SUBJECT TUTOR & MUSIC LESSONS: + Spanish + Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano. 25+ years teaching experience. Masters in teaching, National Writing Project consultant. Versatile, creative, kind & patient, (609) 498-1647 or azmusicandtutoring@gmail.com 08-21-3t FRENCH LESSONS AND TUTORING: Conversations, translations. All ages & levels. Individuals or groups. $50/hour. Contact Isabelle at (609) 433-9297. 08-21-3t HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by Polish lady. Please call Monika for a free estimate. (609) 540-2874. 08-14-4t HOUSE FOR RENT One-of-a-kind spacious dairy barn conversion with Princeton address, on private estate. Open floor plan, 3 BR, 2 bath, breathtaking 2nd floor versatile room. Fireplace, 2-car garage, central air. Includes lawn maintenance & snow removal. Move-in ready. No pets, smoke free, $3,200. (609) 731-6904. 08-28-3t HOME HEALTH AIDE/ COMPANION AVAILABLE: NJ certified with 20 years experience. Please call Cindy, (609) 2279873. 08-28-3t HOME HEALTH AIDE: A local English speaking certified home healthcare aide is available for employment in the greater Princeton area. Excellent nursing skills, gentle, caring demeanor & efficient housekeeping capabilities, with a reliable self-owned car. Cell, (732) 801-4419. 08-28-4t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 08-28-4t GREEN–PLANET PAINTING: Commercial, Residential & Custom Paint, Interior & Exterior, Drywall Repairs, Light Carpentry, Deck Staining, Green Paint options, Paper Removal, Power Washing, 15 Years of Experience. FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES. CALL: (609) 356-4378; perez@green-planetpainting.com 04-03-20 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 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 35 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-22-20 CLEANING BY POLISH LADY: For houses and small offices. Flexible, reliable, local. Excellent references. Please call Yola (609) 532-4383. 05-01/10-23 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-14-20 BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 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. 08-29-19 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20
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Cranbury is a wonderful place to live, and Symmes Court is a treasure of a street! Quiet and charming, yet close to town, this Tudor is as special on the inside as it is on the outside. Built shortly after the turn of the century, virtually all of the original details remain, like the slate roof, moulding, leaded windows, and custom woodwork. Incredible family/sunroom has architect-designed greenhouse roof, tile floor, and views of the exquisite gardens. Potting shed and gazebo add a romantic element. Five bedrooms and three full and one half baths. Treat yourself to a private showing of this special property. $995,000
Hopewell Township offers the best of all possible worlds, conveniently located near Princeton, Pennington, and even Philadelphia! Add to that the fact that Rosedale Way is a cul-de-sac, yet a stone’s throw from the equestrian center, walking trails, and park (human and dog!) and you are really in for a treat! Glorious grounds have been professionally maintained, and the house itself was recently painted a lovely yellow. Dynamite deck overlooks the rear yard, and the interplay between the interior and exterior of the house makes entertaining a breeze. Hold on to your hat---the kitchen is positively a work of art in addition to being a chef’s dream! Five bedrooms and three full and one half baths, and a bonus room! $829,900
Montgomery Township, has always had a pastoral feel to it, yet is a stone’s throw from Princeton University, where you can enjoy all the cultural advantages of a University town, five minutes from the newly renovated Hopewell Theater and restaurant, and the Montgomery movie theatres. This house on Bristol Court is in the highly-regarded over-55 Tapestry at Montgomery community, on an exquisite wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. Custom built for its original owners, they spared no expense, from the bamboo floors, to the additional study and workshop, the indoor hot tub, professionally finished basement, top-of-the-line kitchen, and every possible creature comfort. Community offers pool, tennis and fitness center. Pickle ball, anyone? $839,000
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Exciting rental on Bouvant Drive in Princeton. Open floor plan, four bedrooms, two and one half baths and wonderful wooded lot. Furnished or unfurnished. Pet with owner’s approval. $5000 per Month
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This year, we celebrate the 125th anniversary of Labor Day. The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City. The idea was to have a “working man's holiday” during a time when folks often worked 12-hour days. In 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law that the first Monday in September each year would be a national holiday in honor of all laborers. Today, Labor Day tends to mark the end of summer and back to school.
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109 RIDGEVIEW CIRCLE | PRINCETON MARKETED BY JUDITH STIER
5
4/1
591 LAKE DRIVE | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $3,900,000 MARKETED BY RANDY SNYDER
5/1
5
27 GRASMERE WAY | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $2,099,000 MARKETED BY ALISON COVELLO
OVER TWENTY ACRES
6/1
16 VALLEY ROAD | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $1,365,000 MARKETED BY SHU-HUNG “SIMONNE” LO
3/1
4
3 759 PROSPECT AVENUE | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $1,065,000 MARKETED BY ALISON COVELLO
3/1
NEARLY FIVE ACRES
4
3/1
4
3
48 BOGART COURT | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $2,100,000 MARKETED BY ALISON COVELLO
3/1
581 HERRONTOWN ROAD | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $1,999,000 MARKETED BY GAIL FIRESTONE
4
54 69 DOGWOOD HILL | PRINCETON MARKETED BY JUDITH STIER
5 LAFAYETTE ROAD W | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $3,200,000 MARKETED BY JUDITH STIER
6
THOROUGHLY RENOVATED
5
MULTI-FAMILY 54 N. TULANE STREET | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $1,499,000 MARKETED BY TERESA CUNNINGHAM
3/1 88 HARRIS ROAD | PRINCETON OFFERED AT $839,000 MARKETED BY VICTORIA “TORI” COVERT
ANNIVERSARY SALE! Save up to $2500 off our already discounted prices! Solid Wood Table, Six Chairs and Buffet SAVE
1064
$
Sectional $
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630
Weston Power Reclining Sofa
Day r o b a
SALE
719
$
for Call s hour
25% off Accent Furniture, Home Decor & One-Of-A-Kind Pieces Free Furniture and Mattress Delivery within a 100 mile radius of our store
(908) 782-7662 • www.flemingtondepartmentstore.com 151 ROUTE 31 • FLEMINGTON, On Left 2 Miles North of the Flemington Circle Store Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am-8pm • Sat. 9am-6pm; Sun. 11am-5pm
Primo Rocker or Wallsaver Recliner
$
SALE
383
Over 100 Clothing Manufacturers • 50 Furniture Manufacturers • 50 Flooring Manufacturers **
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Solid Maple Bedroom YOUR WAY
Pick your: Headboard Style + Storage Option + Finish = Get your Furniture in 21 Days!
Vaughan-Bassett Furniture - Solid Wood - Bedroom Artisan & Post - Dining - Made in America - Made in USA At Vaughan-Bassett, we take pride in bringing you well-crafted furniture at affordable prices. Our commitment to quality has earned the respect of our customers and made us the largest manufacturer of wooden adult bedroom furniture in the country. Our beautiful furniture line is made by 700 American craftsmen. We replace every tree used to make our products. Explore our many styles, beautiful finishes and find the furniture that fits your decorating style.
ANNIVERSARY SALE! Save up to $2500 off our already discounted prices!
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Made in North America
Pick an arm Pick a seat Pick a back Configuration Create your model Reclining Sectionals, Sofas, Love Seats and Chairs
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