Volume LXXIV, Number 36
Back to School Pages 12-14 Princeton’s Role in Suffrage is Explored in New Exhibit . . . . . . . . 5 Volunteers Make a Difference in Preserving Local Environment . . . 8 Princeton Municipal Building Among Voter Drop-Box Sites . . . . . 11 PU Women’s Hockey Star Connors Taking Part in Canada National Program . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hun Softball’s Venizelos Earns Scholarship Award On the Way to Colgate . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Full-time Career Firefighters Help to Reinforce PFD, Boost Volunteers Since hiring full-time career firefighters seven months ago, after more than 200 years as an all-volunteer squad, the Princeton Fire Department (PFD) has seen significant improvements in response times and full staffing of apparatus, and increases in active volunteers and volunteer hours. “This is a tremendous report,” said Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert in response to Fire Chief T.R. Johnson’s annual report last week to Princeton Council. “The fire department has gone through major transitions recently. It has improved response time, and volunteer numbers are increasing. Wonderful report — reflects truly amazing work.” Johnson pointed out that full-time staff, brought on board February 3, have made the PFD less reliant on assistance from other towns and have influenced the department in many ways. “Career firefighters have had an immediate impact on ensuring there is sufficient staffing supplemented by Princeton volunteer firefighters,” he said. “It has encouraged our volunteer members to take additional duty shifts at the station, which has significantly improved our response times and virtually removed our reliance on mutual aid for the primary apparatus response.” Emphasizing progress over the past year, Johnson continued, “The Princeton Fire Department has come a long way from a year ago. We are getting an apparatus on the road for every call in a timely manner, and, even with the challenges related to COVID-19, we are ensuring volunteer duty shift hours are being taken by all volunteer members. As with any department reliant on volunteers to complete our crews, we still have some gaps and are looking for ways to fill them. But our response times and crew sizes are significantly improved from a year ago.” T h e f ir e c h i ef ’s D e p ar t m e nt Assessment and Review, delivered by Johnson and Deputy Chief Devin Davis, noted a 41 percent improvement in response time since February, with an average response time of seven minutes and 15 seconds in getting the first apparatus to the scene. Volunteer hours have increased by 72 percent in the past seven months, with 28-30 active volunteer firefighters throughout the summer so far, Continued on Page 9
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Reopening Speeds Up, Princeton Weighs Risks The COVID-19 news, as usual, is mixed. Gyms were permitted to reopen on September 1, and indoor dining, movies, and indoor performing arts venues can open on Friday, September 4, under an executive order from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy — all at 25 percent capacity with social distancing and other restrictions. Schools are preparing to reopen either remotely, in hybrid fashion, or in-person in the coming weeks. And on Tuesday, September 1, New Jersey added two states, Alaska and Montana, to its list of COVID-19 hotspots placed on a coronavirus quarantine travel list of 33 states and territories. Princeton Public Health Officer Jeff Grosser reported yesterday, September 1, that the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has assessed the central-west region of the state (Mercer, Hunterdon, and Somerset counties) as “low risk,” and that Princeton is among towns with the lowest rate of COVID-19 per 10,000 people in Mercer County. The current COVID-19 prevalence rate in the county as a whole is 230 percent higher than the rate in Princeton, Grosser said. “The rate of coronavirus spread is currently low in Princeton, but COVID-19 is just as contagious and dangerous as before,” wrote Princeton Mayor Liz
Lempert and the Princeton Council in their August 31 Princeton Coronavirus Update. “It is still important to practice socially distancing whenever possible, wear a mask when you cannot socially distance, and wash your hands frequently. These precautions are especially important as the state loosens restrictions.” Grosser emphasized that a safe, successful reopening of gyms and restaurants would require “a few key strategies”: proper mask wearing,
increased building ventilation, and managing a flow of customers. “The reduction of large groups in one location, increased space between patrons, and ensuring visitors wear masks will all ultimately reduce the potential for disease spread in our community,” he said. The Princeton Health Department reported only one active positive case of COVID-19 in Princeton on Tuesday, with five new cases in the past two weeks, a total of 215 positive cases, and 184 Continued on Page 9
Foxes Populate the Streets of Princeton; More Sightings Than Ever All Over Town Human activity in town may have diminished during the past six months of the pandemic, but foxes have become a common sight in Princeton. Animal Control Officer Jim Ferry has located several fox dens all across town, in the rural parts near Quaker Road and Stuart Road, and closer to downtown near Springdale Golf Course. “I have had many reports of foxes looking for food on Nassau Street, Palmer Square, and throughout the University,” said Ferry. “Foxes are territorial. No population estimate, but they are living in every part of town.”
He emphasized that healthy foxes pose virtually no danger to humans. Foxes and any other animal showing signs of rabies — inability to walk, falling over or walking in circles, making a continuous noise, biting at inanimate objects, appearing overly friendly or aggressive, experiencing seizures or other neurological issues — should be reported right away to Princeton Animal Control at (609) 924-2728. Ferry said that he had captured several foxes who were sick or injured, taking them to the Mercer County Wildlife Center for care, but no rabies have been found in Continued on Page 7
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HONORED FOR THEIR CHARACTER: Holding their certificates and standing with YMCA Senior Director Paul Zeger, left, YMCA Director of Youth, Sports and Camps Derek Moorehead, second from left, and YMCA camp leader Ms. Parker, far right, are triplet brothers Spencer, Myles, and Jordan Johnson, and Claudia Orostizaga. well-rounded individual; learning from his or her mistakes; and putting others first. And finally, being “a good friend to all.” Spencer, Myles, and Jordan Johnson, age 18, graduated from St. Andrews in Delaware (Spencer) and the Stony Brook School in New York (Myles and Jordan). The three brothers grew up attending the Princeton Family YMCA Summer Camp as campers, and became camp counselors in 2019. They love sports and the outdoors, and were eager to help campers have a fun summer experience like they had when they were younger. Myles and Spencer are attending Providence
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Ben: “My favorite summer produce is watermelon. It is very refreshing on a hot summer day.” Sophie: “I really like tomatoes. My favorite way to make them is in a salad with mozzarella.” —Ben and Sophie Brady, Princeton
Michael: “It is hard to choose. Tomatoes are peaking, but winter squash starts and carrots are getting sweeter. Green beans probably would be my favorite right now. I like to eat my vegetables raw as I pick them.” Chris: “Jersey tomatoes! We have amazing growers and this happens to be a really good tomato year.” — Michael Rassweiler, WWCFM founding farmer, West Amwell with Chris Cirkus, WWCFM manager, West Windsor
Gretchen: “My favorite produce is Jersey peaches. I love to eat them raw and I also make a cobbler that tastes amazing.” Bonnye: “Nothing, absolutely nothing, beats Jersey summer corn!” — Gretchen Jaeckel, West Windsor with Bonnye Randolph, Ewing
Alex: “I like tomatoes a lot. I always eat them with eggs in the morning.” Graham: “My favorite vegetable is corn, either boiled or grilled.” — Alex Tease with Graham Rousseau, both of Hamilton
Laura: “Corn is my favorite. There is no better corn than Jersey corn!” Grace: “I think it is plums, they are so yummy and delicious at this time of the year.” Ryan: “For me, it is also corn. It brings a lot of childhood memories of growing up in New Jersey and shucking corn on the back porch.” —Ryan Kagy, Dumont, with Grace Phillips, West Windsor and Laura Goodman, Dumont
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FOXY FRIEND: Princeton Animal Control Officer Jim Ferry is holding a kit fox, only a week or two old, found under a dumpster and taken to Mercer County Wildlife Center, where it was cared for until eventually released back into the wild. (Photo courtesy of Princeton Animal Control)
Princeton foxes. Most of Ferry’s calls are just sightings, which have increased significantly over the past three years. He noted that these “urban” foxes have grown used to human activity and will come into populated areas looking for food, but will usually keep a safe distance. “They are opportunistic hunters, feeding on mice, rabbits, birds, and squirrels,” Ferry said, “but will score an easy meal such as trash or cat food left out.” Ferry urged residents to make sure they are not unintentionally feeding wildlife, making sure that trash is secure and that cats are fed outside only during the daytime. “Foxes are most active between dusk and dawn, however will be active during the day if they know they can find food,” he added. T h e r e h av e b e e n n o reported fox attacks on pets or humans, Ferry said, and
School Matters Remote Learning in PPS With Princeton Public Schools’ phase-in hybrid program delayed, students will not be going into the schools until October 12, but teachers and administrators are honing their virtual learning plans, and the schools are “well prepared to provide a robust educational experience remotely,” starting on September 14, according to a recent PPS email bulletin. PPS Interim Superintendent Barry Galasso emphasized that the new Canvas online learning management system (LMS) would provide “a uniform learning platform for all students, and, according to the PPS technology department, it’s 99 percent reliable.” Admitting that the unreliability of the system used last year caused difficulties, Galasso pointed out that the Canvas system is compatible with both Google and Microsoft, it provides access to a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline for support, and that 60 different teachers and administrators in the district investigated the system before it was chosen. All of the PPS staff is being trained in the use of Canvas, with 400 starting training earlier this summer and the rest of the staff currently being trained in professional days leading up to the September 14 opening day. “Teachers appreciate how so many programs, including Zoom, are integrated within the program, so students won’t have to navigate outside of Canvas when using a lot of these tools,” said PPS Technology and Innovation Director Krista Galyon. “For students, all of the classwork will be in one location,” she added. “In the spring, when our other LMS was not proving to be reliable, teachers moved to various platforms. This was often hard for students who had multiple teachers. Canvas brings all of their learning to one location.”
New Learning Circles Program at YMCA Whether children are engaged in remote learning, hybrid learning, or in-person learning, the YMCA will be helping Princeton’s students make the most of it with informal, cooperative Learning Circles. Supervised by college students, these groups will provide a positive and safe setting in which young people can be with their peers and focus on their studies together. From September 14 through November 6, students entering grades six through nine will be able to gather under the tents on the YMCA field for three-hour sessions. Screened and trained college students and recent graduates will serve as advisers and role models, providing leadership and facilitating fun, structured activities. Financial assistance will be available. More information will soon be posted on the YMCA website at princetonymca.org.
Villa Victoria Team Wins National Math Championship Villa Victoria’s math team, known as the VIL2ABE2S, has won a national championship in the Catholic Math League Advanced Division. Villa Victoria graduating senior Jane Fan placed first among all competitors in the country. Coached by math teacher Ann Conway-Konzelman since 1991, the VIL2ABE2S have won 41 awards over the years and placed in the top four schools nationally 12 times. In 11 years in the Advanced Math Division, team members have submitted 29 perfect scores and have consistently placed among the top five schools in the league.
Student Writes Mental Health Guidebook Preeti Chemiti, a rising sophomore in Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, has created a free mental health guidebook for students, teachers, and administrators in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Titled Mind Matters and focusing on student perspectives, the guidebook includes sections for high school students, college students, the BIPOC community, and teachers. There are more than 150 student interviews. For more information or to download a copy of the book, visit www.mindmattersbook.org.
Pennington School Teacher Wins Fellowship Pennington School English teacher Erin O’Connell has been accepted to the 2020-21 Leadership+Design Fellowship. As one of a handful of educators selected, O’Connell will engage in a year-long collaboration with Leadership+Design, an organization committed to creating the future of teaching and learning. “Addressing the challenges of distance and hybrid learning requires flexibility and focus on what’s most important: in our case, the student,” said O’Connell. “I am looking to Leadership+Design to challenge my own thinking, open me up to new ideas and approaches, and help me move my ideas into realities. At Pennington, I am hoping to further enhance the mentoring program and overall faculty support services.”
most fox complaints are sightings from residents who have never seen a fox before. “Or foxes will lounge in backyards like they own the place,” Ferry said. “Banging pots and pans together works well for scaring foxes out of yards, from a safe distance of course.” Foxes, except for raising their young, are solitary animals, not pack animals like wolves, Ferry explained. “Siblings will stick together for about the first year of life until they eventually spread out and establish their own territories,” he said. Ferry tells of an encounter last year with a fox kit. “I received a complaint of strange noises from a dumpster, and I found an infant fox kit, maybe a week or two old, under the dumpster vocalizing.” Since the kit was not injured, but obviously separated from its mother, Ferry set up trail cameras and left the kit for 24 hours to see if the mother would return. When there was no sign of the mother, Ferry collected the kit and transported it to Mercer County Wildlife Center, where it was raised to a young adult then released. “It’s important to determine if wildlife is truly orphaned,” Ferry said. “Residents are encouraged to reach out to Animal Control to assess. We work closely with the Wildlife Center to determine the best course of action.” Warning against interacting w ith the grow ing fox
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Trenton-Mercer Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery Earns President’s Award Hoyt Presidential Award,
Trenton-Mercer Airport Manager Melinda Montgomery has assumed the post of vice president of the Northeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives ( NEC/A A A E ), which also named her this year’s recipient of the NEC’s President’s Award. At its recent annual conference, held virtually, the NEC tapped Montgomery of Hamilton Township to fill an unexpired term as chapter vice president through the end of this year in addition to her current duties as treasurer. In 2021, she will serve as NEC vice president. NEC President Carlton Braley selected Montgomery to receive the F. Russell
named for the first president of the American Association of Airport Executives, who, after his retirement in 1983, became the first executive director of the NEC, a position he held with equal distinction until his death in 1997. The award is given to a chapter member who reflects the commitment and dedication to the airport industry and the NEC that Hoyt exhibited. As airpor t manager of Trenton-Mercer, Montgomer y directs, plans, manages, and organizes the daily operations of the airside, landside, and terminal operations of the countyowned facility; one of three commercial airports in New Jersey.
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Volunteers Make a Difference In Preserving the Local Environment When it comes to protecting natural resources, environmental groups count on volunteers to help keep up with planting, managing invasive species, and other essential projects. Local organizations such as Friends of Princeton Open Space ( FOPOS ), The Watershed I n s t it ute, a n d S ou rla n d Conservancy regularly involve the public in restoration and stewardship of the natural world. Sourland Conservanc y lo ok s for volu nteer s throughout the year, and matches them with their specific areas of interest and expertise. The Watershed Institute relies on volunteers for everything from clearing
brush and feeding animals to helping out at the annual Butterfly Festival or staffing the front desk. The FOPOS Land Stewards Program is currently looking for volunteers to help at the 18-acre Forest Restoration Site on the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Sessions are September 2, 3, 9, and 12 from 8-11 a.m. FOPOS usually has a stable crew of volunteers during the summer months. But Anna Corichi, the organization’s natural resource manager, noticed an increase in interest during the spring — which she attributes to changes brought on by the pandemic. “It’s been very
popular due to COVID, because people who have been working from home have been coming out on weekdays to help,” she said. “I think people were eager and able to get outside and work in this way.” In addition to volunteers, Corichi is currently looking for a college student to intern with the organization and work on an important project dealing with stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), an invasive grass that threatens native plants and natural habitats in the eastern United States. “This is our main focus and big need right now, because the stiltgrass threatens the nat ive pla nt p opu lat ion
and blan kets t he whole forest,” she said. “Part of the reason it’s so bad is that it’s such a prolific seeder. It starts growing in spring and is about to seed soon. We need help to remove it before it seeds. We’ve taken a unique approach t his season, spray ing it w it h v inegar ins tead of herbicides, and it’s working.” Later this month, volunteers will help plant another layer of native shrubs including St. John’s wort and hydrangea, “to make the areas look good and provide habitat,” Corichi said. Volunteers range from children to retired, older adults. Children require a guardian to accompany them. Email info @ fopos. org to register, or visit fopos.org for specifics. “I think people get involved in these projects because they want to make an impact and see things grow,” Corichi said. “If you plant in the spring and then see them leaf out — or maybe one flower — it’s rewarding.” —Anne Levin
HomeFront Family Campus Celebrates Five Years
HomeFront’s Family Campus in Ewing recently celebrated its five-year anniversary with socially distant games, speeches, music, and a barbecue for the homeless families living there during the pandemic. In the last five years, HomeFront’s Family Campus has provided 2,873 individuals who are homeless HELPING HANDS: Since the onset of COVID-19, there has been an uptick in socially distanced with shelter, education, job training and placement, chilvolunteering for projects at Friends of Princeton Open Space. The organization is currently dren’s programs, life skills seeking people to assist at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. (Photo by Giuli Simmens) classes, assistance finding
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Family Campus Director Sheila Addison celebrated the fifth anniversary of HomeFront’s Family Campus with two of her young clients. The Family Campus offers a comprehensive services model providing education, job training and placement, children’s programs, life skills classes, and many other programs, in addition to shelter, for Mercer County families experiencing homelessness. (Photo courtesy of HomeFront) a stable home, and many other programs. “So many times I hear from our families they came here thinking this was just a place to stay, but left feeling like they have a new family and the resources to begin a new life,” said HomeFront Campus Client Liaison Liza Peck. The Family Campus’ comprehensive services model was de sig ne d bas e d on HomeFront’s prior 25 years
of experience working with local homeless families. “We realized early on it wasn’t enough to have a roof over your head,” said HomeFront founder and CEO Connie Mercer. “You need to address all of the underlying issues of homelessness.” Shelter providers from many different states and policy groups have visited HomeFront’s Family Campus over the past five years to learn about this holistic approach.
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COVID-19 cases recovered with isolation completed. Though permitted to open yesterday, Princeton Fitness and Wellness (PFW) on State Road will be taking an extra week, planning to reopen at 5 a.m. on September 8. “We are taking the necessary time to rehire and train our employees on the new safety protocols,” states a message on their website. “In preparation for your return we have scrubbed, sprayed, deep cleaned, upgraded air filters, i n c re as e d t h e q u a nt it y of sanitizing stations, rewritten protocols, and provided social distancing on the fitness floor and in the studios.” PF W General Manager Tony Parziale noted that everyone will be given a health screening at the door, the HVAC system has been upgraded, equipment will be wiped down before and after each use, the machines are all distanced, and health ambassadors will be going throughout the center to make sure that protocols and safe distancing are followed. “ We’r e e a g e r to g e t members back,” Parziale added. “There are so many benefits to a prescribed exercise program, including b o o s t i n g you r i m m u n e system, which helps people be resistant to COVID-19. I’m excited about being back here and about all the safety precautions we’ve put in place.” When some other establishments will open up is less clear, with the
Princeton Garden Theatre on Na s s au S t r e e t s t i l l considering issues of safety and whet her reopening makes fiscal sense, according to their website, which states “we believe that it is too early to confirm a clear reopening date.” Grosser commented on t he ongoing challenges facing the schools as they prepare to reopen. “Going back to school will likely look different from what e v e r y o n e w a s u s e d to before. It is crucial that schools continue to plan ahead and look at what additional measures they can put in place to help ensure students, teachers, and other staff are safe when t hey ret ur n, and communities are confident in sending their students back to school.” H e c o n t i n u e d , “ I t ’s possible that schools may reopen for a per iod of time and then a decision may b e made to clos e them again temporarily, depending on the situation at hand and the community transmission rate. Because of the evolving situation, we will need to continue to be flexible and ready to adapt to help keep every child, teacher, and school staff member safe. In Princeton we have seen our public, private, and charter schools choose from a variety of options for reopening.” Grosser pointed out that schools have had to quickly adjust to fit their specific plans within the framework of re op e n i n g g u i d a n c e issued by the NJDOH in mid-August. —Donald Gilpin
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and “lots of enthusiasm within our membership,” according to Davis. This year, out of 394 calls, the PFD has averaged more than four firefighters on each call, responding with a “short crew” only three times, less than 1 percent of the time, as opposed to about 8 percent in 2016 and 2017 and significantly higher percentages in 2018 and 2019. During Tropical Storm Isaias last month, the department responded to more than 30 calls in a 24-hour period, including two first-alarm calls. Princeton Council members applauded the report and the PFD’s accomplishments. Councilwoman Eve Niedergang noted, “You have hit one goal after another. Congratulations in melding the new department of career firefighters and volunteer firefighters into a single cohesive unit. I also applaud your increased media footprint, an impressive achievement. I’m proud of what you’ve accomplished for our town.” Councilwoman and Fire Commissioner Michelle Pirone Lambros added, “This report is terrific.” In prev ious years t he
PFD, like many volunteer departments throughout the country, had faced a shortage of volunteers that often necessitated calling for backup from neighboring towns. In 2018 Princeton hired a consulting firm to conduct a study of the fire department. The consultants’ 2019 report included recommendations for improvements in response times, staffing, and recruitment, most of which have been implemented with positive results. Career firefighters hired in February include Sal Baldino, Ryan Buckley, George Luck, Mark Sitek, Andrew Summers, and Keith Wadsworth. “The career firefighters have been able to make sure we have leadership and guidance at the station to ensure all tasks and training of newer volunteer members are a success,” said Johnson. “In addition, they ensure that equipment and apparatus are ready to respond to emergencies and give leverage to the department’s line officers to ensure any challenges are addressed in a timely manner.” Individuals interested in volunteering for the PFD should visit princetonnj.gov or call (609) 497-7637. —Donald Gilpin
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Princeton has a series of flu clinics planned for this fall. More locations and dates will be added, including additional clinics at Princeton’s senior housing sites. In the meantime, flu shots are also available at local drug stores and doctors offices. Locations so far are Princeton Methodist Church, on September 12; Princeton Public Library, on September 26 and November 14; Princeton Senior Resource C e nter on O c tob er 13 ; Stone Hill Church on October 24; and Witherspoon Hall on October 28. The shots are free for residents without health insurance. Residents are advised to call ahead to reserve a time at (609) 497-7608. The best time to get a flu shot is early in the fall. For those who wait until later in the season, it is still beneficial to get vaccinated even into January or later, but people are encouraged to be “seen before Halloween.”
When it comes to voting by mail in the upcoming general election on November 3, individual states have their own rules. In accordance with Gov. Phil Murphy’s Executive Order 177 declaring the election as a primarily vote-by-mail event, New Jersey is one of nine states (and the District of Columbia) that will send ballots to most registered voters automatically. Ballots are scheduled to be mailed to residents by October 5. Mercer County officials are urging residents to make sure their voting information is up to date to ensure they receive a ballot. “In an election where so many people will vote by mail, the [County] Clerk’s office must have current information, such as the correct mailing address, for every voter,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes in a letter to residents. In a release from County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello, it is recommended that people who will be away between late September and Election Day should apply to vote by mail specifying the mailing address required. Sollami Covello also recommends that those who have a permanent vote-bymail status should make sure that the address on file is correct by calling her office at (609) 989-6494 or 6495. The ballots received can be returned by mail, postmarked no later than November 3; by depositing in a secure drop box; or by handing it directly to a poll worker on Election Day. So far, drop box locations include the Princeton Municipal Building at 400 Witherspoon Street, the Hopewell Township Administration Building at 201 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville, the Trenton Courthouse Annex at 209 South Broad Street,
the Hamilton Golf Center at 5 Justice Samuel Alito Way, and the East Windsor Municipal Court Building at 80 One Mile Road. More locations are to be added. For those who opt to vote in person, each municipality is required to open at least one polling site and counties must ensure that at least half of their polling places are open on Election Day. Those who vote in person will do so on a provisional (paper) ballot or in a voting machine if a voter is disabled. Additional polling places will be determined by the Mercer County Board of Elections. The deadline to register to vote in time for the election is October 13. The deadline for the County Clerk’s office to receive a mailed-in voteby-mail application is October 23. Residents can also walk in to the Mercer County Clerk’s Office to request a mail-in ballot until Election Day at 8 p.m. All ballots sent in must be postmarked no later than November 3, and received by the Board of Elections no later than November 10. Voters can also return their ballots personally to the poll workers at their polling place. For a complete list of polling and drop box locations, visit www.mercercounty. org/boards-commissions/ board-of-elections after September 8. “Holding a general election during a pandemic, especially one that’s expected to generate a large voter turnout, is a challenge but it’s one that can be met,” said Hughes. “The state has presented a plan that provides for safe and secure voting, and County elections officials already are hard at work putting the necessary pieces in place.” —Anne Levin
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Following the recent announcement of the sale of the 118-acre campus of the David Library of the American Revolution in Washington Crossing to Heritage Conservancy and Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Library will offer a handful of events open to the public this month. The David Library closed at the end of 2019 after announcing its par tnership with the American Philosophical Society (APS) in Philadelphia. Collections and operations moved to Philadelphia early this year to create the new David Center for the American Revolution at the APS. More recently, the Bucks County community celebrated that the property on which the Library was situated will remain open space as part of the Delaware Canal State Park. “We hoped to hold some closing programs to bid farewell to the community that has supported the David Library in Washington Crossing for the past 45 years,” said Meg McSweeney, chief operating officer of the David Library, “But the pandemic scotched our most obvious ideas such as lectures or a movie night.” Instead, the Librar y is planning three events where physical distance between participants can feasibly be practiced. On Saturday, September 5, the Library will hold a public sale of the nearly 2,0 0 0 b o ok s t hat were already at the American Philosophical Society, and therefore did not go to Philadelphia with the rest of the collection. Doors will open at 9 a.m. and prospective buyers will be admitted to browse the selections while maintaining distance from other shoppers. In addition to books, Revolutionar y War-themed artworks and decorative items will be offered for sale. Attendees are asked to wear masks.
NAMASTE: The David Library of the American Revolution, which closed last year, is holding two sales and a session of Goat Yoga as its final events. The library was in Washington Crossing, Pa., for 45 years. On Sat urday mor ning, September 12 at 9 a.m., in partnership with Namaaaste Goat Yoga in Pipersville, the David Library will present an outdoor goat yoga class. The cost is $40 per person and proceeds will benefit the Library. The basic yoga class is suitable for everyone from beginners to advanced yogis, and makes a great family activity. Advance purchase of tickets required. Visit eventbrite.com. Also on September 12, starting at 11 a.m., the David Library will hold a rummage sale of housewares, home furnishings, decorative items, and appliances in the Rose Gallery on the Library campus. McSweeney said the sale will be well-curated. “Everything we’re selling is in good condition, and comes from the scholars’ residence, which was the home of our founders Sol and Rose Feinstone. Great bargains will be found at the sale, but no junk.”
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Proceeds from these events will benefit the David Library. The driveway on River Road is closed for repair, so attendees must enter by the back driveway on Taylorsville Road in Washington Crossing. For more information, call (215) 493-6776, ext. 106.
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The Lawrence Hopewell Tr a i l S at u rday Mor n i ng Walking Club will host its first walk since February on Saturday, September 12, trekking over the new 500foot pedestrian bridge at Mercer Meadows to a new stretch of the trail to Old Mill Road. The walk starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Rosedale Lake parking lot. “We are looking forward to traveling from Mercer Meadows through a new stretch of trail built by the Mercer County Park Commission to better assure safe travels from the park to the trail
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A Message from Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart Headmaster Alfred (Rik) F. Dugan III: Today, we find ourselves in the throes of two pandemics — one a global health crisis and the other a social crisis fueled by racial injustice. In this moment we must pause, reflect on what we have learned during this time, and move forward with care, purpose, and grace. Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart is responding to both pandemics with creativity, compassion, and courage. Regarding public health, the only way we will succeed in this moment is if we as individuals do our part, trust each other, act in the best interest of one another, and join together as one strong community. Regarding racial injustice, Continued on Next Page
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we must be radically antiracist and educate our young men to act with intentionality as such; we must devote ourselves to addressing and fixing issues of injustice, and we must never be silent. Our mission is a cause and in this way, we will uplift our beloved community and contribute to the wellbeing of humankind. We know that our current landscape is changing every day and thus, Princeton Academy remains nimble and responsive. Decisions regarding the opening of school will always be based on smart public health practices, best available science, and an understanding of what is best for our community. This is our reality and we will make the most of every moment. We have a plan that prioritizes health and safety and seeks to mitigate risk, with an understanding that it is impossible to eliminate all risks. There is no doubt about it, this effort will take all of us to be all in and it will require immense trust. The physical and emotional health and well-being of our students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, and trustees will always be our top priority. I am confident that we will succeed, together.
health and safety guidelines, Princeton Ballet School is pleased to announce that the Fall Session will continue to be a mix of in-person and online instruction. Classes begin September 9 for all levels ages 3 through adult. The health and wellness of students, faculty, and staff remain the organization’s top priority. The School’s safety measures have been de velop e d fol low i ng a l l CDC, state, and local guidelines, and were reviewed by the Princeton health officer during a site visit in June 2020. The School will continue to communicate closely with health officials and adapt these measures as needed. Families may choose a hybrid schedule, where classes are grouped into two cohorts and alternate between weekly in-person and online instruction. Class sizes will be limited to accommodate social distancing guidelines and provide an opportunity for even more individualized attention. Students may also take a “virtual only” path and participate in live-stream classes from home. This option also allows for greater flexibility and students may switch to the hybrid option at any time if space allows. While American Repertory B a l l e t ’s t r a d i t i o n a l Nutcracker will not be in theaters this holiday season, Princeton Ballet School is committed to providing safe and enriching performance opportunities for students. Princeton Ballet School w ill be designing a new production, featuring scene selections from
American Repertory Ballet’s Nutcracker and adapting choreography for appropriate social distancing guidelines. Professional artists from American Repertory Ballet will also participate. This production will also have both fully in-person and virtual options so that students can experience the continuity of rehearsals, coaching, and community building during this fall and holiday season. To learn more, please visit arballet.org or call (609) 921-7758.
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Here is a bit about our school and our campus. Nestled on a rolling 140-acres in the Pennsylvania countryside, Solebury students and faculty pursue learning as an exciting, shared endeavor between teachers and students. This unique approach to education is not happenstance, but rather the cornerstone to Solebury’s educational philosophy, dating back to the vision of the four founders in 1925. To achieve and sustain this vibrant atmosphere, Solebury is crafted to be intentionally small. Our size fosters quality communication among our students, teachers, and parents, and enables our teachers to really get to know their students as individuals. At Solebury, the individual is prized. Solebury students do not fit a mold, but in their dress, their avocations, and their passions,
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Behrend has Vision Required for Leadership, And Process Skills to Get the Job Done
To the Editor: Even though we are all navigating uncharted territory every day, we know we need to stay focused on the things that matter, and on continuing to make progress in our public life despite these challenges. That is why I am supporting Beth Behrend for a second term on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. We can all be proud of our public schools in Princeton, which are the envy of the state and the nation. But we also know there is still room for improvement, to make things better for all our children. Beth shares this attitude of seeking out constant improvement, and has the experience and vision to keep our momentum towards an excellent, but fair and humane, school system that reflects our highest aspirations as a community. In her three years of service on the Board, using her experience as a mother and an attorney, Beth has proven adept at both having the vision required for leadership, and the process skills to get the job done. The many accomplishments of the Board during Beth’s tenure as Board president included the introduction of free Pre-K, advocacy for and advancement of a restorative justice approach to discipline, initiation of an extensive review of Special Education services in order to improve how students and families are served, the inclusion of racial literacy in our curriculum, and beginning the successful rollout of building improvements approved in our recent referendum. On the process side, she helped navigate the shift to remote learning, secured a talented interim superintendent, hired three key senior administrators, and increased Board training and community transparency. We live in a time of great stress and great negativity in our political discourse. There have always been detractors of quality public education, even in an education-centric town such as Princeton. But we need to recognize the public servants who are getting it right: seeking transparency, fiscal responsibility, collaboration, and most importantly, positive change for our children. Beth is such a public servant, and if you care about quality public education and about results, then Beth deserves your vote in November. PATRICK SULLIVAN Pardoe Road The writer is the former president of the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education.
Sharing Observations, Suggestion Regarding Renaming of John Witherspoon Middle School
To the Editor, I read the letter from Libby Hicks regarding the renaming of JWMS [“Rename JWMS to Princeton Middle School to Welcome, Represent Everyone,” Mailbox, August 26], and while I largely agree with it, I have two observations and a suggestion. First, I believe that most of her geographic, finding-theschool issues have been resolved by the advent of GPS. As for the new name, I agree that it’s a bad idea to rename the school after anyone. How do we make a decision between Albert Einstein, Paul Robeson, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, or any of the dozen-or-more potentially deserving Princeton residents? I absolutely prefer the custom employed when naming our elementary schools: Littlebrook, Riverside, Community Park and Johnson Park (and Nassau Street, Valley Road, and Witherspoon Street schools in the past). They are, and were, all place names, not people names (OK, so Mr. Johnson donated the park land, but it’s still a park). Choosing John Witherspoon was an unfortunate departure from the practice of leaving people names off of the school buildings. Here’s our chance to return to that practice. However, while I agree that the school should not be renamed after a person, I disagree with the suggestion of Princeton Middle School. PMS? Really? Sorry, but I feel like PMS will be invitingly problematic for a wide range of reasons. My proposal, therefore, is Princeton Junior High School. It’s descriptive, traditional, and it lends itself to ease of use and recognition in conversation. When, and how, do we vote? JOHN ROUNDS, PHS ‘72 Eldridge Avenue, Lawrenceville Note: The writer attended Riverside, Community Park, Valley Road, and Princeton High schools.
Banning Gas Leaf Blowers Would Stop Noise, Encourage a More Organic Solution
To the Editor: I am so pleased to see the issue of the gas leaf blowers resurface in Princeton. The loud noise and disturbance they cause are a nuisance, for neighbors, residents, visitors, and animals that share our environment. The noise is a pervasive problem as the current regulations permit blowers to be used extensively. Town Topics has published many letters from residents for weeks, indicating our community wants a real solution. It well documented that these noisy, highly “inefficient,” air polluting machines are very harmful to humans. The leaf blowers generate dangerously fine particulates which damage the human respiratory system. Summer heat compounds the issue. The chairs of the Princeton Environmental Commission and the
Wondering About Rationale for “Multi-Month Crippling of Local Economy”
To the Editor: Thanks for reporting the latest local COVID numbers on your front page [Health Dept. Prepares for School Reopenings and Fall Flu Season, August 19]. In a town with a population of 28,000, we’ve had a total of 18 COVID-19-related deaths (which I assume is different from deaths strictly caused by COVID). This makes the per capita death rate 0.06%. You reported the average age of death at 84.6. This is in a state where the average lifespan is 80. Can anyone explain how this creates the rationale for a multi-month crippling of the area’s local economy, undermining and in some cases destroying beloved local small businesses, and causing untold suffering for thousands of working people, especially low wage workers in the service economy? KEN MCCARTHY Palmer Square West
Johnson, Lemon, and Hare Will Provide Creative Leadership for BOE
To the Editor: Never have we seen a time when global, national, and local leadership have been so important. It is also a time for creative leadership. We are running as a slate and believe we will provide creative leadership as members of the Princeton Board of Education. This is not a time for consistency. Consistency has gotten us diverging achievement and opportunity gaps. Consistency has gotten us a culture where staff feel unheard and not prioritized. Consistency has resulted in all families lacking a voice in decision making. Consistency has meant costly financial decisions not centering on education that contribute to driving up the cost of living in Princeton. Rather than striving for consistency, we believe this is a time for leadership, and together we have built a platform focused on diversity, affordability, and trust. Nationwide we’ve seen the outcome when diversity and equity are not actively valued or prioritized. This is evident in our classrooms, too. Students should not be valued less because they learn differently, their scores and grades should not be predicted by their race, economic status, or abilities, yet this happens in Princeton schools today. Actions we will take include: implement best practices to address opportunity and achievement gaps; prioritize diversity in hiring and retention; build a culture focused on a set of core values that respects people of all backgrounds. This starts with the Board and superintendent; implementing a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative for all rising freshmen; and addressing behavior not in line with our values. We want Princeton to be a place where we can raise families and our children can afford to raise theirs. This is becoming out of reach for many, in part because of the cost of education, which makes up almost 50 percent of your property taxes. The Board of Education must make sound financial decisions, and we support spending money that promotes successful educational outcomes. Actions we will take to drive fiscal responsibility: reduce use of costly consultants; implement creative solutions around capital projects; leverage staff and families in making financial decisions; and focus dollars on our students and teachers in the classroom. A key underpinning to our platform is trust. We need to build a culture where the opinions of families, staff, and students are included in decision making. We must respect all members of the community and be responsive. The Board of Education needs to be transparent. Actions we will take: listening and using staff, family, and community member input in decision making; being transparent regarding Board decisions; and communication via student, staff, and family forums. We want to raise the educational experience in the Princ-
eton Public Schools for everyone. We want to be a model for schools across the nation for community building around common goals fostering diversity, fiscally sound decisions, and transparency. Princeton Public Schools should lead, not follow. We want your vote, are committed to leading creatively and transparently, and pledge to work for all families in our community. PAUL JOHNSON Green Street KAREN S. LEMON Moore Street WILLIAM “BILL” HARE Jefferson Road
BOE Candidate Jean Durbin is Deeply Committed to Progressive, Equitable Values
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Board of Health recently sent a letter sharing that the leaf blowers are a public health concern. On September 12, 2020, the New Jersey Environmental Lobby will recognize Grace Sinden. a local environmental activist, at a virtual event. For five full years, Grace advocated and worked intensively to get an ordinance passed banning gasoline leaf blowers in Princeton. In 2000, 20 years ago, Council considered an ordinance to ban the blowers. It was sadly defeated due to the advocacy of those that support gas blowers. At that time battery and electric leaf blowers were not readily available. In addition to being noisy and a public health hazard, leaf blowers degrade our environment. For 10 years, myself and local activists have campaigned and provided education on the benefits of leaving the leaves. This is a simple, organic, free solution with the added benefit of supporting our planet. The leaves can be placed in a homemade leaf corral or just mowed and mulched returning to the earth as nature intended. At our September 12 event we will have a Zoom leaf corral building demonstration by Stephen Hiltner, a local resident. Asking homeowners to require landscapers to use battery powered equipment can’t hurt, but it is not an adequate solution. Moreover, it is exclusive, ignoring renters who have little to no power to demand that a landlord take any action. Similarly, it excludes those that are harmed the most, low paid workers, with the least power to advocate for their health. Many of these workers live in our community. If 20 years ago our community, green leaders, and Council explored an ordinance, why is this not being proposed now? Banning gas powered blowers would stop the noise, encourage a more organic solution, and protect everyone in our community, not just those individuals that have the power to demand a battery powered solution. Would we have smoking bans that protect workers if the issue was not addressed with legislation? No. BAINY SURI Chestnut Street
To the Editor: We are writing to enthusiastically endorse Jean Durbin for Princeton’s Board of Education. We are going through a very difficult time in our state and nation, and many Princetonians are facing serious struggles to simply get by from day to day. More than ever, the School Board needs steady hands to guide our schools through these uncertain times. Jean is deeply rooted in this town and knows our schools and our families well from being a PPS parent, a PTO president at Littlebrook, and a fixture for many years with Princeton Little League. Jeffrey has had the opportunity to work with Jean both at Princeton University and on the Executive Board of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, witnessing first hand her ability to manage inclusively, build consensus, and work efficiently to get things done. Her background in policy making, strategic planning, and contract negotiation will help her add to the strengths of the current Board and its very capable leadership. Perhaps most importantly, she will bring to the job a deep commitment to the progressive, equitable values we share as a community. Our schools face a myriad of longer term challenges as technology constantly evolves and rising enrollment puts ever more pressure on our aging facilities. These are not just planning challenges, they are pedagogical ones. It is important to us as PPS parents that our leaders see these challenges for what they are — opportunities for our community to think creatively about how to invest in the future and advance equitable goals, not to simply coast indefinitely on the successes of the past, assuming that we will be fine because “this is Princeton.” While we must maintain Princeton’s standards of achievement and excellence, that alone is not enough — we must always strive to be better and better for everyone. Our town and our children deserve no less. That is why we are so delighted to support Jean’s candidacy for School Board. We hope you will too. JEFFREY AND TARA OAKMAN Valley Road
Durbin Works Hard for Community, has Demonstrated She is a True Leader
To the Editor: We are writing to you to voice our complete support for Jean Durbin for the Princeton Board of Education. We first met Jean when our son, Jonathan Tao, started to play Princeton Little League baseball. Over the years, we have watched her working so hard for the community and for our children. While our sons play ball, she makes sure our boys treat each other right, be responsible, and be brave. During our son’s Cooperstown Little League baseball tournament in the summer of 2017, Jean organized and created the opportunity for the boys to sell cookies to earn the money for the trip. She organized to rent a big classical house for families to share, and the trip brought all the families closer. The trip was not only successful, but also created a lifelong memory for us to cherish. Throughout the years, Jean has not only shown that she is a very caring person, she has also demonstrated that she is a true leader. We could not be happier that Jean, at this critical time, comes out and is willing to bring her qualifications and skills to make a difference in our children’s education and future. We fully endorse Jean. XUE SHIRLEY LI AND DALI TAO Montadale Drive
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“I Came Alive!” — Charlie Parker at 100
he day after Charlie Parker’s 100th birthday, I’m driving to the lake listening to “the earliest authentic document we are ever likely to hear of the 20th century giant.” So say the liner notes accompanying Bird in Kansas City, 1940-42 on the Stash CD The Complete “Birth of the Bebop.” Privately recorded, “probably May 1940,” Parker’s variations on “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Body and Soul” seem to be following me as I walk toward the lake. Because of the unguarded intimacy of the sound I feel as if I’ve been eavesdropping on a 20-year-old’s first recording, in which, as the notes have it, “an overall lack of poise underscores the youthfulness of the performance.” Suddenly, strangely, the sense of “being there listening in” is replicated in the here and now by the sound of a saxophone. Someone on the other side of the lake is playing. For a few seconds it’s an eerie continuum, a phantom player exploring variations on “Body and Soul.” As I come to the water’s edge, peering across the lake for the source of the music, still unable to see the person playing, it begins to sink in (reality bites) that what I’ve imagined as some skilled sharer of Birdlore is more likely a clumsy learner, probably a kid in a school band, and that the tune I’ve been hearing as “Body and Soul” is actually “Happy Birthday.” Still, I’m smiling as I walk along the lakeside, listening. It’s nothing more than a birthday coincidence on the day after, a consolation prize, but I’ll take it. Born Twice Only a “20th-century giant” like Charlie Parker could encompass two cities with the same name in two different states, the Kansas City he was born in forever overshadowed by the musically renowned metropolis across the river that gave birth to his legend. The city in Missouri is where he found “a spiritual home in jazz,” as Gary Giddins suggests in Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker (Minnesota 2013), “which remains the best single examination of his art and life,” according to the “Charlie Parker at 100” link in Friday’s New York Times. Curious to learn more about Bird’s actual birth city, I’ve been consulting my copy of the WPA Guide to Kansas, which sits on the book shelf next to the WPA Guide to New Jersey. The placement makes sense: I was born in Kansas and live in New Jersey, my life bookended by the Sunflower State and the Garden State. A Jersey Connection Charlie Parker was born on August 29, 1920, at home, 852 Freeman Avenue, in Kansas City, Kansas. Checking the net, I see that the vacant lot once occupied by the house at that address is only a block south of New Jersey Avenue and two blocks from Jersey Creek Park. Finding nothing online that explains the Jersey
connection, I explore the WPA guide’s detailed entry on Kansas City, Kansas, and find that the area was originally part of a reservation granted to the Delaware Indians (aka New Jersey’s Leni Lenape) and purchased in 1843 by the Wyandot, “the last of the emigrant tribes, ... not savages, but an educated and in many instances a cultured people” [note the circa 1930s WPA terminology] that had “intermarried with whites from generations back,” their leaders “men of influence and ability.” After the California Gold Rush of 1849 placed Wyandot City on “the great highway to the Pacific,” the boom town in the making “passed into the hands of white men” and by 1855 the Wyandot nation had “disappeared from Kansas.” When the name Kansas City was “finally adopted” in 1886, the population had been swelled by an influx “of freed Negroes from the South” [more 1930s terminology] along with “Germans, Russians, Poles, Croats, Czechs, Slovakians ... lured by the prospects of freedom in a new land.” The majority of the African American population “absorbed by the city’s growing industries” found h o m e s “a l o n g Jersey Creek in a settlement called Rattlebone Hollow,” the neighborhood where Charlie Parker spent the first decade of his life. “I Came Alive” As of 1938, when the WPA Guide was published and Charlie Parker was involved in the Kansas City Missouri music scene, Rattlebone Hollow was “still extant” and would have made a catchy title for some early bebop original. It’s worth noting at this point that besides having Choctaw ancestors and being born in a city haunted by its Wyandot heritage, Bird “came alive” while improvising on the Ray Noble hit, “Cherokee.” As he says in a 1949 Down Beat interview quoted in Ira Gitler’s Jazz Masters of the Forties (1966), “I kept thinking there’s bound to be something else. I could hear it sometimes, but I couldn’t play it.” While playing “Cherokee,” he “found that by utilizing the higher intervals of a chord as a melody line and using suitably connected changes with it, he could make the thing he had been hearing an actuality.”
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Moving to KC The WPA guide makes no mention of the Charles Sumner Elementary School, from which Charlie Parker apparently graduated in 1931. Now known as the Sumner Academy of Arts and Sciences, a nationally ranked magnet school, it was founded in 1905, named for the abolitionist Charles Sumner, and, according to Wikipedia, “its origins can be traced to a racially charged environment.” A series of events following the shooting of a white student at Kansas City High by an African American (the thwarting of a lynch mob, whites agitating for segregated schools) culminated in the opening of Sumner as the first segregated school in the state of Kansas. In Celebrating Bird, Parker’s presumed 1931 graduation indicates the likely date of the Parker family’s move from Freeman Avenue to 1615 Olive Street in Kansas City Missouri, “a short walk from the night clubs and dance halls where a new style of jazz was being born.” Charlie Parker Place “The Negro p e op l e s h o u l d put up a statue to him, to remind their grandchildren. This man contributed joy to the world, and it will last a thousand years.” Dizzy Gillespie is talking about “the other half of his heartbeat” in a May 25, 1961 Dow n Beat interview quoted in Jazz Masters of the Forties. In the Black Lives Matter era, where the slogan of the moment is “I Can’t Breathe,” statues are coming down, not going up; in any case the notion of a monument is at odds with the “I came alive” spirit of Charlie Parker’s genius. My favorite “monument” is the austere three-story brownstone rowhouse from 1849 adjacent to Tompkins Square Park on Charlie Parker Place, where a plaque from the New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation refers to “the world-renowned alto saxophonist” and “co-founder of bebop” who once lived there. Leonard Feather and Ira Gitler’s Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz dubbed him “the jazz world’s Mozart” because he “gathered together” the styles that had come before and transformed them into “a brilliant new design,” everything “fresh
and whole” and “precisely right.” When Gary Giddins cites Mozart at the conclusion of Celebrating Bird, he’s thinking of more than the music: “As with Mozart, the facts of Charlie Parker’s life make little sense because they fail to explain his music. Perhaps his life is what his music overcame. And overcomes.” In Robert Reisner’s oral history, Bird: The Legend of Charlie Parker (DaCapo 1991), Charlie Parker says to Charlie Mingus “Would you die for me? I’d die for you.” It’s easy to hear a cadence resembling the one-two punch in the mid-flight moments that sometimes move audience members at certain crudely recorded club dates or concerts to shout, “Kill yourself!” Knowing his days were numbered, it was as if Bird had a special claim on death. More than once, as recounted by friends and acquaintances in Reisner’s book, he says his goodbyes days and months before 8:45 p.m. on March 12, 1955. Bird, Mingus, and the USPS On a lighter note, also from Reisner’s oral history, Mingus recalls the time “Bird paid me the dubious honor of borrowing five dollars from me in 1946, when I was in the Lionel Hampton band. In 1951 he borrowed another ten dollars. The next year was a tough one for me in music; so I took a job in the post office. One night I get a phone call from Parker: ‘Mingus, what are you doing working in the post office? A man of your artistic stature? Come with me.’ I told him I was making good money. He offered me $150 a week, and I accepted. When the first pay day came around I asked him for $165 dollars. I reminded him of the old debt. His eyes rolled back in his head in amazement, ‘Yes, I remember. But do you remember when I lent you fifteen dollars in front of Birdland? ’ (An event which never took place).” At this point Mingus makes it clear that he was making almost as much money in the post office with overtime, and it was steady. After being threatened with bodily harm (“great as you are, I’ll kick your ass in”), Bird paid. Mingus goes on to recall the long involved discussions they used to get into between sets “about every subject from God to man, and, before we realized it, we would be due back on the stage. He used to say, ‘Mingus, let’s finish this discussion on the bandstand. Let’s get our horns and talk about this.’ “ harlie Mingus and Charlie Parker were among the jazz musicians honored in the 1996 USPS Legend Series. After all that jive about $150 or $165, Bird and Mingus are the faces on the 32 cent stamp, that is, back in the days before there was no DeJoy in Mudville. Imagine mailing in your ballots with those stamps on the envelope. —Stuart Mitchner
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FRENCH FESTIVAL: The cast of “La dispute” from the recorded live performance that is part of Seuls en Scène online, September 10-20. (Photo by Yohanne Lamoulere/Tendance floue) troupe of Princeton stu- lic at Mercer County Park. Seuls en Scene Festival Presented by Lewis Center dents. It also celebrates The County of Mercer and
Seuls en Scène, the French theater festival featuring renow ned and emerging French writers, actors, and directors, goes online for this season with 12 events September 10-20. Presented by Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, the festival includes recordings of live performances of contemporary works recently presented on stages in France, several performed in French with English subtitles; recorded readings; and conversations with artists, live on Zoom, and on the current state of theater in France. Seuls en Scène ushers in the 20th season of L’AvantScène, a French theater
professional theatrical achievements from the past year. Many of the artists are prominent contributors to contemporary theater in France. The festival is organized by Florent Masse, senior lecturer in the Department of French and Italian and artistic director of L’Avant-Scène. Tickets are free and open to the public, but registration is necessary at arts. princeton.edu/frenchtheater for the live conversations with artists on Zoom.
Park Commission to Host Outdoor Movies, Concerts
Labor Day weekend marks the start of outdoor, familyfriendly events for the pub-
the Mercer Count y Park Commission will be holding drive-in movies and concerts with free admission each weekend from September 4 through October 3. Drive-in movie nights will take place each Friday beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m., and drive-in concerts each Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. Doors for each event will open one hour prior to the start time. Designated parking areas for vehicles will be determined upon arrival and each parking space will have a lounging area for the carload. Visitors are welcome to bring blankets, chairs, and coolers with food and beverages. No liquor or glass bottles will be permitted.
times are subject to change. Mercer County Parks have been open for passive recreation for several weeks with trails available for walking and riding bikes. Families can also register for activities taking place at Howell Living History Farm, and virtual activities offered by the Nature Programs. For more information on the movies, concerts and other activities offered at Mercer County Park, visit www.mercercountyparks.org.
ACME Screening Room Holds Carpool Comedy Fundraiser
On Saturday, September 12 at 5 p.m. the ACME Screening Room in Lambertville will hold the Carpool Comedy Fundraiser, proceeds of which will allow the organization to program additional events until indoor events are permitted once again. ACME has been holding outdoor screenings throughout the summer. The non-
prof it weekend t he ater, which presents classic, independent, and documentary films, is housed in a former supermarket. It has been closed since March because of the pandemic. The evening, in the parking lot of the Spoke Works Building at 204 North Union Street in Lambertville, will be hosted by Joey Novick and Comedyworks Entertainment, with musical guest Essie Riddle performing before the show. Comedians include Angela Sharp, Tom Mongelli, Rya n Jos eph, Franco Danger, and Novick. The audience is welcome to bring food for a tailgate sunset picnic. Also included will be a silent auction with items themed for “stay at home” enjoyment. Tickets are $30 per person with a four person maximum per car. For information and tickets, visit www. acmescreeningroom.org. All ticket sales will be online only. The parking lot opens at 4:30 p.m.
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“After months of sheltering in place and limiting social interactions, we knew we had to do something to bring some happiness and relief to our constituents,” said Mercer County Park Commission Executive Director Aaron Watson. “We know that people are struggling with layoffs, furloughs and the stress of planning for the new school year. So we decided to offer familyfriendly entertainment at no charge.” The first drive-in movie night of the season will be on Fr iday, September 4 with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. The following night will be a drive-in concert featuring Best of the Eagles and The Amish Outlaws. Other movies include Disney’s Moana and Ghostbusters. One drive-in event will be held on September 25 at Rosedale Park in Hopewell Township with the showing of Sonic the Hedgehog. In addition to the classic cover music, the Park Commission will offer a variety of other musical genres, including Latin, soul, funk, and rock. “We like to offer something for everyone,” said Watson, “but no matter your musical taste, each night will be a great time to get out with the family.” These events are expected to reach full capacity; once the parking lots are filled, the gates will be closed. There will be a safe distance between each lounging space and the neighboring groups. Masks will be required for individuals who must leave their designated space. Dates, locations, and
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“Beautiful Creatures” Local Scavenger Hunt With Prizes
“LION CLOSE UP”: This rug by Judy Carter of the Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild of Flemington has been accepted for inclusion in the 2020 “Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs 30,” a premier juried collection of the year’s best handhooked rugs. appearance in Celebration) Hunterdon County Rug Artisans’ Work Recognized and Islamorada Meditation
Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild (HCRAG) of Flemington has announced that five of its members have been accepted for inclusion in the 2020 “Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs 30,” a premier juried collection of the year’s best handhooked rugs sponsored by Rug Hooking Magazine. Included in Celebration 30 are the following works from its members: in the Rugs Based on Original Designs category, a hand-hooked rug created by Dana Psoinas of Woodbur y, N.Y., entitled Tuckered Out Cowgirl (this is Psoinas’ third appearance in Celebration); in the Rugs Based on Adaptations category, Lion Close Up, by Judy Carter of Willow Street, Pa. (this is Carter’s 16th appearance in Celebration); and Mother and Child in Flowers by Therese Shick of New Hope, Pa. (this is Shick’s third appearance in Celebration). In the Honorable Mention category are Trick or Treaters on Parade by Jane Anderson of Clinton (this is Anderson’s fourth
by Debbie Walsh of Cranford (this is Walsh’s third appearance in Celebration). During this time when we have not been able to meet together, HCR AG is honored to have five members accepted in Celebration and to share in the recognition of their beautiful creations. The mission of the Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild is to perpetuate the tradition and ar t of r ug hooking in all its various forms. Visit the Guild’s website (www.hcrag.com) for information on its programs and activities.
Call for Art: WWAC Seeking Artisan Items
The West Windsor Arts Council (W WAC ) is seeking artisan handmade items for its annual Off the Wall Holiday Market. The submission deadline is September 7. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Off the Wall Holiday Market. Artisan handcrafted items are open to all mediums including apothecary, basketr y, ceramics /pot ter y,
The Garden State Watercolor Societ y ( GSWS ) invites the public to participate in a fun activity for all ages. GSWS has designed a unique, family-friendly scavenger hunt, with their “Beautiful Creatures” exhibit throughout the town of Princeton and exhibit scavenger cards at Greenway Meadows Park, surrounding D&R Greenway Land Trust. Challenged by COV I D limitations, the GSWS artists have developed this socially-distanced and engaging new way of viewing the 50 th Anniversary installation that is part of their “Out of the Wild” juried exhibit. Six special prize cards, depicting forests and meadows preserved locally by D&R Greenway Land Trust, can be found hidden at the land trust’s Johnson Education Center campus on Rosedale Road and in the surrounding Greenway Meadows park. D&R Greenway, a partner with GSWS for this celebration of art and nature, preserves and cares for land where real-life beautiful creatures make their homes in wild habitats. Forty-three GSWS artists created 90 “Beautiful Creatures” paintings, limited to secondary colors of green, orange and purple. These 5x7-inch paintings were to have been displayed in the D & R Greenway galleries in the Johnson Education Center. Instead, the “Beautiful Creatures” — as 90 numbered, laminated art cards — have been placed t hroughout t he tow n of Princeton and on the grounds surrounding D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center, for the public to “seek and find.” Participants are invited to follow safety guidelines and put on a mask, gather family members, or travel as a single on a “Beautiful Creatures” safari to find these whimsical creations that are sure to bring a smile. All are encouraged to post their “find-
ings” on Instagram, with the hashtag #gswsbc. “We couldn’t let our ‘Beautiful Creatures’ go unseen,” said Tess Fields, G SWS president. “We have created a delightful show on GSWS’s YouTube channel. For the first time in GSWS’s 50-year history, we will take to the streets! I suggest you see the virtual ‘Beautiful Creatures’ online show before you go out on the hunt. Make sure you have your sound on, to hear our ‘Beautiful Creature’s’ songs.” “What could be more fun than discovering ar tists’ renderings of beautiful wild creatures while outdoors in nature, learning about wild wonders right in our own backyard,” said Linda Mead, D &R Greenway president and CEO. “Everyone who submits entries will have the added benefit of learning from the prize cards about nearby trails rich in birds, butterflies, and maybe even a fox or rabbit.” T he scavenger hunt is open and available through S u nday, S epte mb er 13. D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center is located at One Preservation Place, off Rosedale Road, in Princeton. Greenway Meadows park can be accessed from the land tr ust’s parking lot or directly on Rosedale Road. Infor mat ion about t he scavenger hunt including maps, how to win one of six special prizes, and how to purchase prints and original artwork, is available at www. gswcs.com and at www.drgreenway.org. Purchases help to support D&R Greenway Land Trust’s active land preservation and habitat restoration.
Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. D & R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has “Garden State Watercolor Society’s 50 th Anniversary Virtual Juried Exhibition: Out of the Wild,” through September 30 and the ongoing virtual galleries “Trail of Breadcrumbs: Nature in Fairytales” and “Portraits of Preservation: James Fiorentino Art.” The center is currently closed to
SCAVENGER HUNT: Artist James Fiorentino is shown with one of the cards hidden at D&R Greenway Land Trust and Greenway Meadows Park. Information about the “Beautiful Creatures” scavenger hunt is available at www.gswcs.com. the public. drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City M u s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r Park, Park s ide Avenu e, Trenton, has the ongoing virtual exhibit “Not Quite Open: The Art of Sheltering in Place.” The museum is currently closed to the public. ellarslie.org. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 19602020,” and other exhibits. Hours are Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Timed tickets required. Indoor buildings are closed to the public. groundsforsculpture.org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Virtual Tour of Hamilton’s Princeton” and the “Histor y @ Home” ser ies. princetonhistory.org. Hopewell Valley Bistro & Inn, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, has “This Too Shall Pass,” an exhibition of artwork by Hopewell Valley Arts Council members, through October 29. James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Ponstingl: Dreams of Past Futures” through Septem-
ber 27, and “Rising Tides: Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water” through January 10. The museum is now open to the public. michenerartmuseum.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roos evelt, New Jers ey” through January 24. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, has the ongoing virtual exhibit “When Women Vote — The Old Barracks and the Anti-Suffrage Movement.” The museum is currently closed to the public. barracks.org. Pr inceton Universit y Art Museum has a virtual tour of “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography” along w it h many online events. The museum is currently closed to the public. artmuseum.princeton.edu. We s t W i n d s o r A r t s Council, 952 Alexander Road, has the online exhibit “Art and Healing” through October 23. A virtual reception is September 11, 7:15 to 9 p.m. The center is currently closed to the public. westwindsorarts.org.
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“WE ARE SURVIVORS”: Acclaimed Trenton graffiti artist Leon “Rain” Rainbow has responded to the coronavirus pandemic with a thought-provoking mural that can be found near the intersection of Hudson and Clinton streets. The Trenton Downtown Association (TDA) has stepped in to sponsor the creation of two more murals, made possible with continued funding from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and NJM Insurance.
Thursday, September 3 7:30 p.m.: “A Time to Tear and a Time to Mend: Reimagining Teshuva in Light of Rabbinic Narratives,” with Tammy Jacobowitz, presented via Zoom by The Jewish Center Princeton. Register at thejewishcenter.org. Friday, September 4 1 p.m.: The film Marriage Story is screened via Zoom by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Free, but reg is t rat ion requ ire d at princetonsenior.org. 7:30 p.m.: Drive-in Movie Night at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is screened in Grandparents Grove. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Saturday, September 5 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 6-9 p.m.: Drive in Concert at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Best of the Eagles and The Amish Outlaws perform in the Cricket Field. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Thursday, September 10 12-1 p.m.: Monthly membership luncheon of the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber is held virtually. Patr ick R. G aston, past board chair of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., speaks on “Diversity, Governance, and St rateg ic Philant hropy.” Visit princetonchamber.org to register. Friday, September 11 12-2 p.m.: Friday with Friends, a socially distanced and masked in-person gather ing in the pav ilion at YWCA Princeton, 59 Paul Robeson Place. Bring your own food and drink, wear a mask. ywca.org/newcomers. 7:30 -9:30 p.m.: Drivein Movie Night at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Disney’s “Moana” will be screened in Grandparents Grove. Visit mercercounty parks.org. Saturday, September 12 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Book Jam at Princeton Public Library, via Crowdcast. Co -sponsored by JaZams. Authors, illustrators, panel discussions, and more. princetonlibrary.org. 9 : 3 0 a .m . : L aw r e n c e Hopewell Trail Saturday Morning Walking Club hosts a walk over the new Mercer Meadows Bridge. Starts at Rosedale Lake parking lot. The walk is 4.5 miles; wear face masks and walk socially distanced in groups of 20 or less. lhtrail.org. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Flu shot clinic at Princeton Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue. Free for uninsured Princeton residents. Call (609) 497-7608 for information. 5 p.m.: ACME Screening Room of Lambertville holds a Carpool Comedy Fundraiser at the parking lot of 204 North Union Street to help support programming during the pandemic. Tickets are $30. Visit acmescreeningroom.org. 6-9 p.m.: Drive-in Concert at Mercer County Park, West
Speakers are Debby Irving, Randall Pinkett, and Avery Ince. princetonchamber.org. Friday, September 25 11: 45 a.m . : S e m i n a r, “Combatting Isolation and Loneliness in Elders,” presented via Zoom by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Social worker Christopher Kellogg leads. princetonsenior.org. 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Drive-in Movie Night at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Sonic the Hedgehog is screened at Grandparents Grove. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Saturday, September 26 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Flu shot clinic at Princeton Public Librar y, 65 Witherspoon Street. Free for uninsured Princeton residents. (609) 497-7608. 6-9 p.m.: Drive-in-Concert at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Sounds of Sandstorm and Instant Funk perform at the Cricket Field. Visit mercercountyparks. org. Sunday, September 27 1:30 p.m.: “Science on the Small Screen: A Short History of Science Education via Remote Learning,” via Zoom, part of the Sundays at the Sarnoff series. Science historian Ingrid Ockert takes viewers through a tour of the groundbreaking science television genre and will discuss what early lessons are useful for educators today. For registration information visit davidsarnoff. tcnj.edu. Monday, September 28 Recycling Wednesday, September 30 4:30 p.m.: Virtual talk by Anthony Jack and Cecelia Rouse, “The Privileged Poor.” Sponsored by Princeton University. Registration needed. princeton.edu. Friday, October 2 7:30 -9:30 p.m.: Drivein Movie Night at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Ghostbusters is screened at Grandparents Grove. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Saturday, October 3 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 6-9 p.m.: Drive-in Concert at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Super unk now n and Into the Floyd perform at the Cricket Field. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Saturday, October 10 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. Monday, October 12 Recycling Tuesday, October 13 1-6 p.m.: Flu shot clinic at Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street. Free for uninsured Princeton residents. (609) 497-7608. Saturday, October 17 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. Saturday, October 24 10 a.m.-12 p.m.: Flu shot clinic at Stone Hill Church, 1025 Bunn Drive. Free for uninsured Princeton residents. (609) 497-7608. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor.
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Windsor. Swing combo and Tempe Alegre perform in the Cricket Field. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Sunday, September 13 2 p.m.: Hebrew University professor Emanuel Alexandre leads a webinar, “Hatikvah: A Sacred Reading of a Secular Text,” presented by the Allen and Joan Bildner Center for the Study of Jewish Life at Rutgers. Free. For more information or to register, visit BildnerCenter. Rutgers.edu. Monday, September 14 Recycling 1:30 p.m.: Book Talk, “Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy” by David Frum and Julian Zellzer, presented by Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs. Via Zoom. Free. Register at princeton.edu. Tuesday, September 15 11 a.m.-7 p.m.: Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s 2020 Golf & Tennis Outing, at Forsgate Country Club and Cherry Valley Country Club. Visit princetonchamber.org or call (609) 9241776. Thursday, September 17 9:30-11 a.m.: Social coffee v ir t ual gat her ing of YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends. Visit www.ywcaprinceton.org/ newcomers. 12 p.m.: Monthly roundtable of Central NJ & Bucks Women in Development via Zoom. The topic is “Burnout! Strategies for Handling Our New Normal,” presented by Lauren Ronaghan, program coordinator at Old Barracks Museum. widmercer.org. Friday, September 18 10 a.m.: Women in Retirement meeting via Zoom, featuring Sandy Smith of the League of Women Voters. Presented by Princeton Senior Resource Center. princetonsenior.org. 11: 45 a.m . : S e m i n a r, “New Rules with the Secure Act,” presented via Zoom by Princeton Senior Resource Center. Free, but registration required. princetonsenior.org. 3 p.m.: “Transition to Retirement,” discussion group led via Zoom by Princeton Senior Resource Center care coordinator Dave Roussell. princetonsenior.org. 7:30 -9:30 p.m.: Drivein Movie Night at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Disney Pixar’s Inside Out is screened at Grandparents Grove. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Saturday, September 19 9 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Windsor Communit y Far mers Market, Vaughn Drive Lot, West Windsor. 6-9 p.m.: Drive-in Concert at Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Kindred Spirit and The Sensational Soul Cruisers perform at the Cricket Field. Visit mercercountyparks.org. Tuesday, September 22 9:30-11 a.m.: 10th Annual Virtual Regional Healthcare Symposium presented by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Speaker is Judith M. Persichilli, New Jersey Commissioner, Department of Health. For information, visit princetonchamber.org. Thursday, September 24 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: The New Jersey Conference on Diversity and Inclusion is presented online by the Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber.
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Aly Cohen MD, FACR, FABoIM, is triple board certified in internal medicine, rheumatology, and integrative medicine, as well as an expert in environmental medicine. Her medical practice, Integrative Rheumatology Associates, is located at 601 Ewing Street in Princeton. She treats a variety of conditions in both adults and children, including autoimmune diseases, arthritis, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal complaints, hypertension, high cholesterol, headache, chronic pain and fatigue, and mental health issues, and she performs nutritional evaluations routinely. Dr. Cohen is a Jones / Lovell Fellow from Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, and is on faculty of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM). She lectures nationally and internationally on integrative health for a variety of academic and community organizations and is a regular expert guest for television, print, and podcasts. Dr. Cohen is working to educate and empower indiv iduals to make safer,
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Pennington-based nonprofit Hope Loves Company is hosting a free Virtual 5K on Labor Day Weekend to benefit families affected by ALS. They invite the Mercer County community and beyond to par ticipate in this active, yet safe social distancing event for a great cause. All proceeds from the 5K will benefit Hope Loves Company’s virtual programs for families affected by ALS. The HLC team and its campers will be kicking off the 5K on Facebook Live on Saturday, September 5 at 10 a.m., but you can start and end your race, anytime, anywhere. Hop e L ove s C ompa ny is the only nonprofit and 5 01c ( 3 ) i n t h e U n i t e d States with the mission of providing both emotional and
e d u c at i o n a l s u p p or t to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling ALS. Titusville’s Jodi O’DonnellAmes founded the nonprofit after losing her husband to ALS. Her neighbor, Sara Cooper, president of Cooper Creative Group, has been battling ALS since 2018 and also serves on the Hope Loves Company Board of Directors. ALS is a neuromuscular disease that causes damage to the nerve cells controlling voluntary muscle movement. Currently, there is no known cause or cure for ALS and it is fatal. There are approximately 30,000 people in the United States who live with ALS. The Virtual HLC 5K Run will help fund Hope Loves Company’s free programs, i nclu d i ng Vir t ua l C a mp HLC, a v ir t ual program which allows campers and their families to enjoy fun games; learn healthy coping skills through yoga, art, and music therapy; and partake in healing circles led by mental health professionals. T h e H L C Vi r t u a l 5K , Walk, and Fun Run is free, fun, and a great way to give back! Everyone can earn HOPE LOVES COMPANY: The Pennington-based nonprofit organization is hosting a free Virtual prizes and gift packs for 5K this weekend to benefit families affected by ALS. All proceeds from the 5K will benefit Hope Loves Company’s virtual programs, including Virtual Camp HLC. (Photo courtesy of Hope Loves Company) Continued on Page 24
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Lawrence Township. (609) market’s layout and shop955-1120; Ladyandtheshal- ping experience to create a safe and comfortable openlot.com. Trenton Farmers Market air setting each Saturday. The WWCFM, now in its A farmer-member cooperative since 1939, the Tren- 17th year, held rain or shine ton Farmers Market, located until just before Thanksgivon Spruce Street in Law- ing, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m., is rence since 1948, is a be- best known for its outstandloved indoor farmers market ing connection to farms and filled with a vast selection small artisan makers. From of Jersey fresh fruits and fresh produce, mushrooms, vegetables; tropical fruits; cheese, eggs, seafood, pickan Amish butcher offering les, jams, honey, breads and meats, house-made pork baked goods to local oats, roll, and poultr y; Amish pasta, wine, alpaca wear, prepared foods, soups, and fresh juices, crepes and pork salads; an Eastern European roll sandwiches, the connecdeli featuring pierogi, kiel- tion to New Jersey farmers basa, stuffed cabbage, and is felt all throughout the hearty breads; two bakeries farmers market. with pies, French pastries, T h e W WC F M a c c e p t s crusty bread, and donuts; S N A P/ E B T a n d o f f e r s two vegan cafes; teas and matching incentives towards coffee shops, BBQ and Hai- fruit and vegetable purchastian eateries; global clothing es (up to $20 per market and jewelry; a new bulk gro- day). Visit the market table cer; watch and clock repair for more information. shop; home goods ; hand Customers should enter craf ted soaps and body the Vaughn lot by way of care; a seafood shack; plus Alexander Road rather than a smoke shop. the Vaughn entrance. The This quaint market experi- market is still in the same ence is like none other and location, but the entrance to it’s no surprise that genera- the lot has changed. Masks tions of families make the are required for shoppers, Trenton Far mers Market vendors, and farmers. The part of their weekly rou- outdoor market season runs tine. With new energy and until November 21. Organizmanagement, you’ll find just ers are busy planning for about everything you need the winter season from Defor your household at the cember through April, stay Market. tuned. 960 Spruce Street, Law2 Vaughn Dr ive, West rence (next to Halo Farms). Windsor at the Princeton Open year round. Posted Junction Train Station. Market hours: Wednesday Free parking. For through Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 m or e i n for m at ion, v i s it p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. westwindsorfarmersmarket. Face coverings/masks re- org or call (609) 933-4452. quired for all visitors. Call (609) 695-2998 or check Whole Earth Center Founded in April of 1970, hetrentonfarmersmarket. the same year as the first com for individual business Ear th Day, W hole Ear th hours. Center is Princeton’s oldest West Windsor Community natural foods grocery. For Farmers Market nearly 50 years, Whole Earth Amidst the global pan- has provided Princeton with demic, the West Windsor an unmatched selection of Community Farmers Market quality organic produce, (WWCFM) has adapted the prepare d a nd package d
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As proud pioneers of the vegan movement in the area since 2018 and two-time winners of Town Topics’ Readers’ Choice Awards, Lady and the Shallot’s mission has always been more than just feeding people good food. While working privately with clients in the Princeton area and adapting to a cleaner lifestyle, we decided to create a place that was clean, plant based vegan, and affordable. As a farm to table eatery, we wanted to be where the farms were, which is why we chose the Historic Trenton Farmers Market. We wanted to create beautiful and diverse plant based dishes that anyone can afford. We wanted to give our guests comfort foods without sacrificing their health. Inspired by our nephew with nut allergies, we are also 100 percent nut free and gluten free. It’s all about giving for us, it truly fulfills us deep down. We also enjoy creating Five Course Charity events, hosted by local charities or supporters of a charity. Contact us for ways you can host one in the future. We believe in a vegan lifestyle for the souls of animals and human beings, but most importantly our habitat and home, Planet Earth. 960 Spruce Street,
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oothing and calming, temperature, masks are reyet revitalizing and re- quired, and hand sanitizers juvenating at the same are provided. time. “Also, service stations will This is what customers be spaced apart to maintain have come to expect at Am- appropriate distance. All of ber Spa in Pennington. our employees wear masks The full-service spa/sa- while working with clients, lon opened in 2002 at its and each team member is recurrent location, 16 Main quired to have a temperature Street, and since then has check prior to their shift.” been providing clients with “We have always had high state-of-the-art face, body, standards in every way, inand hair care. Facials, mas- cluding the cleanliness of sages, wraps, haircuts and our space,” she continues. color, manicures, pedicures, “Now, with the virus, we facial and body waxing, tan- have gone above and bening, and makeup applica- yond. The environment has tions are all available. to be safe for everyone, clients and staff. “All work surfaces will be sanitized with CDC-approved medical grade disinfectants between every client’s treatment. Tools and products will not be shared The eight highly qualified between service providers, staff members specialize in and will be disinfected beall of the above treatments, tween uses. We have also with customer-pleasing re- updated our HVAC systems. sults, and the warm and wel- Each service area and sercoming atmosphere invites v ice room is separately clients to relax, and for an vented to the outside, and hour or two, forget the ever- we also use air ionizers.” present “To Do” list. A new outdoor addition Personalized Service has been available since the “We work very hard to ac- spa reopened, points out commodate everyone and Beata. “We now offer outtheir needs,“ says owner door services in a special Beata Giermasinska. “We tent enclosure. This has beare set apart by our person- come very popular, and clialized service. Our focus is ents can have hair and nail on the individual clients and care, chair massages, and face waxing. Shoulder and what we can do for them. “One of the reasons peo- back massages are favorites ple come here is to do some- with the clients having the thing for themselves and be chair massage.” Healing Power in a safe place, especially If clients prefer to have now during the virus.” Beata, who was born in services inside, opportuniPoland, is a licensed skin ties abound. Among the care specialist. She cur- favorites are Microdermrently specializes in anti- abrasion, Hydro Facial, and aging facial treatments and SkinCeuticals Vitamin C eyebrow styling. She has Facial. Others include the Intramany longtime clients from Princeton, Pennington, and ceuticals Oxygen Infusion facial which focuses on hythe surrounding area. It is important to feel com- dration cell renewal and skin fortable in your own skin regeneration. The Oceanic and look your best, what- facial incorporates marine ever your age, she points f loral products obtained out, and Amber Spa offers from the ocean, known for a special array of treatments their healing power. Algae suitable for men, women, soothe and regenerate fragand all ages — currently 12 ile tissue, and deep hydration reduces visible lines and to 92! The spa was closed from firms contours. This facial is early March to June 22 due especially helpful for those to t he coronav ir us, and with rosacea. Anti-aging facials are Amsince its reopening clients have not hesitated to return ber Spa specialties, explains for their favorite facial, mas- Beata. “Microdermabrasion, sage, wrap or long-needed Hydro Facial SkinCeuticals, haircut and color, reports Vitamin C Facial, Microcurrent, advanced peels, Beata. “People have been coming Retinol treatments, Microback since we reopened, and infusion, and many more it is encouraging. They want are all designed to combat to be with us. Some have wrinkles, stimulate collagen been too isolated, not leav- and elastin, brighten up dull ing the house. The human skin, and provide a more connection and hands-on youthful look.” Amber Spa can also help touch are so important. It’s the comfort level people are younger clients who may looking for. In some cases, experience blemish probsince the virus, clients have lems from time to time. The told us we are the only place Teenage facial is a popular they leave the house for. option, as is Pore Perfect They believe we are a safe Micro Peel, which is the ulplace, and they know they timate deep pore cleansing will have good care with us.” treatment. All facials start with a skin Safety Precautions analysis in order to customAll the safety precautions ize a treatment for the special are in place at the spa, she needs of the individual client. adds. “We can only have Massages and body wraps 50 percent capacity inside due to the state regulations, are other popular treatand we have a very careful ments, and a variety is availscreening process before able. Among the massages, people come. They fill out a the Hot Stone massage and questionnaire asking if they Rain Drop Therapy (with have symptoms, if they have nine different essential oils) traveled, etc., and when they are in demand. Another come in, we’ll take their favorite is the Signature
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Massage, combining Swedish and Shiatsu techniques. Designed to ease nervous strain, counteract physical fatigue, and improve circulation, it is both relaxing and revitalizing. Also popular is the PreNatal massage, which encourages rela xation and reduces stress on the body during pregnancy. A variety of other massages include Deep Tissue, Warm Bamboo, Reflexology, and Reiki Energy Healing. Facials and massage both help to allev iate stress, points out Beata. Tighten and Tone Body wraps offer opportunities for detoxification, immune system stimulation, and body peels. Oceanic Detox and Hot Stone Aromatherapy Body Polish are among the popular choices. In addition, the Endermologie wrap (also known as Lipomassage) is the first t re at m ent s cient if ic a lly tested and clinically proven to reduce cellulite, rid the body of diet-and exerciseresistant fat, and tighten and tone loose, sagging skin. Amber Spa offers high quality hairstyling for men, women, and children. Cuts and color are in demand, and as Beata reports, color is a very big part of the business. “Hair color is extremely popular, and we use L’Oreal, Framesi, and Redken. The products are very safe, and we also offer organic and all-natural hair color.” Cut and Color When Amber Spa opened after having been closed for more than three months, clients were thrilled to be able to come and get that very important haircut and color touch-up — or even a complete new look with a new style and new color. No longer just a means to cover up gray, hair color has become a fashion statement Perhaps a brand new nail color to coordinate with that new hair color? Amber Spa offers a full assortment of the latest in nail color, as well as several different manicure and pedicure treatments. From the Spa manicure and pedicure to a Shellac manicure and Glycolic pedicure, there is truly something for every toe and finger nail! Indeed, when it’s time to step out for an important outside dining date, Amber Spa can provide you with just the look you need — from hair to nails to makeup. The spa offers makeup lessons and applications, including specialties for bridal parties. In addition, a series of packages and specials provide customers with a sampling of several different services. These can be customized to offer as few or as many treatments as desired. It is a wonderful gift, especially for someone who may be new to the pleasures — and benefits — of a visit to a spa. Gift cards are also available. Prices cover a wide range at the spa, with child manicures from $12, pedicures from $36, haircuts starting at $25 (children), facials from $95, and massages from $45.
Amber Spa also offers a variety of skin and hair products for sale, including Skinceuticals, Obagi, Yonka, Environ, Dr. Hauschka, Erasa, Agent Nateur, Decleor, Jane Iredale, Color Wow, and many more. Convenient, free shipping or curbside pick-up are available. Positive Difference Beata is very pleased to be able to help make a positive difference in people’s lives. “We believe this is important self-care, something that can help your overall health, as well as being a feel-good moment. Clients invested in their skin care will not only slow the aging process, but experience great improvements and avoid the need for invasive procedures.” Some clients come once a month, some more often, and some seasonally, depending on their circumstances, she notes. However often they come, Beata is happy to see them and to offer the benefit of her and the staff’s expertise. “Many of our longtime clients have become friends. And now, we are even seeing their children grow up — we’re seeing another generation! Sometimes, they’ll bring in their parents and grandparents for a facial or massage, and this is really special. “I look forward to being in touch with our clients, to help if they need anything during this difficult time. And I continue to look for new products and new treatments for them. We are all about education, keeping up with all the new advances, new innovations, and new techniques.
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PERSONAL SERVICE: “It’s important to do something for yourself, especially now during the virus. it’s really more of a necessity now, not a luxury,” says Beata Giermasinka, owner of Amber Spa in Pennington. Here, hairstylist Kasia Hoff is shown cutting a client’s hair in the new outdoor tent enclosure. “A lso, we are really a one-stop shopping experience. You can have a facial, massage, manicure, haircut, etc., all on the same day at one place. And clients really like the fact that we are local, and deeply invested in our community. “We are really an essential
self-care operation. We are all about making you feel and look better.” all Amber Spa for appointments and current hours at (609) 737-8400. Website: www. amberspa.com. —Jean Stratton
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aggie Connors will never forget the final game of her sophomore season for the Princeton University women’s hockey team. Star forward Connors contributed an assist as Princeton rallied from a 2-0 deficit to stun top-ranked Cornell 3-2 in overtime on March 8, earning the program’s first-ever ECAC Hockey title in the process. “That game was probably my favorite game that I have played for Princeton so far,” said Connors, a 5’6 native of St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Labrador in Canada. “It was incredible, I look back and we just fed off the energy in that building. We were so focused and so competitive. We were working so hard and we just had so much fun at the same time because we had never been there. There were no strings attached because we hadn’t even been to the ECAC final before. We had literally nothing to lose, it was definitely a thriller of a game.” But with the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country, that stirring triumph turned out to be the last game of the season, leaving the Tigers with a 26-6-1 record as they lost out on a chance to skate in the NCAA tournament, where they were slated to play at Northeastern in a quarterfinal contest. “It was definitely tough but
looking back on it now, I think the way our season ended was probably the best that could happen in the situation that we couldn’t control,” said Connors, who tallied 47 points on 22 goals and 25 assists this winter, earning thirdteam All-ECACH honors. “We had the most wins for our program and we were on a roll. We really thought we could take our season as far as even the Frozen Four.” In reflecting on the season, which saw the Tigers set a program-record for wins, Connors credited the squad’s seniors with setting a positive tone. “I don’t think we could have asked for a better set of experienced leaders, I know that everyone looked up to them,” said Connors of the team’s Class of 2020 which included Carly Bullock, MacKenzie Ebel, Steph Neatby, Claire Thompson, and Sylvie Wallin. “Unfortunately MacKenzie [Ebel] didn’t get to finish up the season but she worked with us and was still a leader at all times with us, pushing us. We really wanted to win for her, especially. I know that all the other seniors really carried our season and we all wanted to play for them in that final game. I think they did a great job and they had an amazing career at Princeton.” Getting an amazing opportunity months after the season ended, Connors was named
to train with Team Canada through its National Women’s Development Camp, which is being held virtually throughout the summer. “Getting an invite to those camps is definitely something that is really an amazing experience,” said Connors, who was a member of the 201819 Canada National Development Team, played for the 2017-18 Canada U18 Team that won the bronze medal at 2018 IIHF Women’s World U18 Championship, and skated in the 2017 U18 Summer Series versus the U.S. “It is something I cherish a lot because at the end of the day, that is what I am striving for, one, playing for Princeton and, two, playing for my country. So being able to be invited to those camps is such an honor.” While the players are not congregating at training sites as in past years due to COVID-19 restrictions, Connors is still getting a lot out of the program. “Unfortunately they are not in person this summer but I think Hockey Canada is doing best of their abilities in making it an amazing camp, keeping us all connected and still educating us,” said Connors, who is being joined in the development program by Princeton teammate and fellow rising junior Sarah Fillier. “The way Hockey Canada is doing it for the development side for the women is that
we have a weekly one-to-two hour calls. It is presentations on everything from strength to mobility sessions, nutrition talks, and skills presentations. It is just a lot of education and giving people the resources they need to become better hockey players at home.” While at home, Connors has been able to get in some serious conditioning. “I have used the same personal trainer in Newfoundland for a number of years,” said Connors, noting that Hockey Canada gives the players the option of working with their own trainers, having the national program strength coach available to provide input. “I give him my stats and things and where I need to work on different areas in my game and then we make a program based on that.” With the COVID-19 situation getting under control in Canada, Connors was able to hit the ice in late June. “I skate three times a week on average with my skills coach and one other person that I train with here and a goalie as well,” said Connors. “I haven’t been able to play any games currently right now. I am not worried about games but working on skills and the basics.” Unlike past years, there will be no games after the completion of the Development Camp. Normally, there would be a May strength and conditioning camp including about 50 players with eight to 10 players being cut before an August camp. That final ses-
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Maggie Connors fires the puck up the ice this past winter during her sophomore season for the Princeton University women’s hockey team. Star forward Connors tallied 22 goals and 25 assists in 2019-20 to help Princeton go 26-6-1 and win the program’s first-ever ECAC Hockey title. This summer, Connors is training with Team Canada through its National Women’s Development Camp, which is being held virtually throughout the summer. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) sion usually goes two weeks long with final cuts before an annual series against the U.S. team. For Connors, taking part in the Development Camp this summer, even under changed circumstances, is another step on what she hopes will be an unforgettable journey. “Ever since I was very young, the Olympics has def-
initely been my goal,” said Connors. “What year or anything I make it depends on my development and where I am at. So with regards to years and the kind of things I am striving for, I am not sure. I know I have a lot more developing to go before I think about the Olympic level.” —Bill Alden
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Princeton Athletics has received a generous gift from an anonymous alumnae donor to establish the “Princeton Women’s Lacrosse Head Coach Endowment.” The gift is the first women’s head coach endowment at Princeton University. It celebrates the long tradition of excellence of Princeton’s women’s lacrosse and was made in recognition of the leadership of current women’s lax head coach Chris Sailer. “We are so grateful to announce this outstanding commitment to Princeton At h let ics and Pr inceton Lacrosse,” said Princeton Director of Athletics Mollie Marcoux Samaan ’91. “One of our top departmental fundraising goals has been to endow more head coach positions and in particular to endow women’s head coach positions. Funds from these endowments will allow us to continue to meet our mission of building leaders and building community in a sustainable and highly impactf ul way for many years to come.” Marcoux Samaan added that “gift given by a female donor as we approach the 50th anniversary year of women’s athletics not only honors our tremendous heritage, but also symbolizes our unwavering commitment to women’s athletics at Princeton now and into the future.”
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The Princeton University baseball team is welcoming eight players as part of its incoming Class of 2024. The group includes: Scott Bandura, an outfielder f rom Ph i ladelph ia, Pa., who played for Springside Chest nut Hill Academy ; Tom Chmielewski, a pitcher from Needham, Mass., who played for Needham High; Nick DiPietrantonio an infielder from Manalapan, N.J., who played for Manalapan High ; Jacob Faulkner, a pitcher from Venice, Fla., who played for Venice High; Kaden Kram, a catcher from Sugar Land, Texas, who played for Fort Bend Christian Academy; Jason Ramirez, a pitcher from Princeton, N.J., who played for Princeton High; Matt Scannell, an outfielder/pitcher from Stone Oak, Texas, who played for Ronald Reagan High; and Kyle Vinci, a first baseman from Mendham, N.J., who played for Delbarton. The Tigers are coming off a 0-7 campaign in 2020 that was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, saying goodbye to a class of nine seniors.
EURO STEP: Jose Morales heads up court this past winter during his senior season for the Princeton University men’s basketball team. Point guard Morales, a 5’9, 170-pound native of Miramar, Fla., recently signed a contract to play for Agrupación Deportiva (AD) Cantbasket 04 in Spain. Cantbasket is based in Santander, Cantabria, and competes in the Liga Española de Baloncesto Aficionado (EBA), which begins in October and concludes in May. Morales, a former Hun School standout, ended his Tiger career with 261 points, 103 assists, and 71 steals and produced a solid senior year during which he appeared in all 27 games, shooting .479 percent from the field, .538 percent from the three-point line, and .808 percent from the free throw line. Morales averaged 3.8 points a game and dished out 45 assists in the 2019-20 campaign with his 28 steals ranking second on the team. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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It also honors Sailer, one of the great coaches in those 50 years and in the history of the school. “Specifically, I am thrilled that this gift recognizes the outstanding accomplish ments of the women’s lacrosse program and the leadership of Coach Sailer,” added Marcoux Samaan. “Beyond her many notable accomplishments on the field of play, Chris represents wholeheartedly what it means to educate through athletics and has served as a role model and mentor to decades of Princeton studentathletes.” Sailer, for her part, was touched by the recognition. “On behalf of the women’s lacrosse program, I am incredibly humbled and grateful for this generous gift which will have a tremendous impact on our program,” said Sailer. “It has been a great honor to be part of such a special community and to have the opportunity to coach and develop so many extraordinary young women at Princeton. All of us affiliated with Princeton women’s lacrosse will continue to work as good stewards of a program we love so deeply.” A 2008 US Lacrosse National Hall of Fame inductee, Sailer recently completed her 34th season at the helm of the Princeton women’s lacrosse program. She is the first lacrosse coach, male or female, ever to reach 400 wins at one Division I school and the second Division I women’s coach overall to reach the milestone. She has guided the women’s lacrosse team to three NCAA championships, 11 national semifinal appearances, 26
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While Venizelos Had Lost Senior Year for Hun Softball, She Earned Scholarship Award on the Way to Colgate For Gigi Venizelos, traveling to Florida every spring for the Hun School softball team’s annual preseason trip proved to be a highlight of her high school career. “I think what will stand out the most is how much t he Quirks [ head coach Kathy Quirk and assistant coach Bill Quirk] made the team and the program into a family,” said star shortstop and team co-captain Venizelos. “Going down to Florida for the week before the season started was a staple in our team growth and becoming a family unit. I would say that is the most important thing of how much of a family we became.” The jaunt to Florida this March will leave Venizelos with some unpleasant memories, as that is when she and her fellow seniors were called back to New Jersey and the players never saw the field together again as the season was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic. “It was tough, being the seniors, we were really looking forward to getting to play out our last season with the team,” said Venizelos. “We had awesome chemistry this year, we had great underclassmen who were so fun.” While Venizelos didn’t get to compete this spring, she did receive a special honor, getting named as one of the six recipients of the Trenton Softball Hall of Fame scholarship award earlier this summer.
“It means the world, it was so nice to meet the committee and everyone in person,” said Venizelos, a standout infielder who is headed to Colgate University where she will be playing for its Division I softball program. “We got to do a mini banquet at the Ewing Babe Ruth field which was really nice. I am thankful that the Quirks introduced me to that scholarship and gave me the chance and opportunity to apply for it.” Venizelos is thankful for how the Quirks have influenced her over the last four years. “They gave me so many opportunities to learn different ways to be a leader, to learn how to be a good te a m mate, t hat k i nd of thing,” said Venizelos. “I am so thankful for everything they have done for me and the other girls.” Having served as a team co-captain the last two seasons, Venizelos showed her leadership skills in keeping the Hun players motivated after the season was canceled. “We would do team Zoom calls where we would have little competitions like situp competitions, push-up competitions which was all fun,” said Venizelos. “It was so nice to see the girls.” Work ing out at home, Venizelos kept up her conditioning. “I actually have an old squat rack in my basement so I have been able to keep up with my exercising stuff,” added Venizelos. “Our streng th coach
[Na’ati Akauola] was willing to send out workout regimens and stuff like that like. With the COVID, my dad was able to stay home from work and we were able to go over to a cage near our house and I hit quite often.” This summer, Venizelos got back on the diamond, competing for the New Jersey Outlaws Gold team. “My travel team has been keeping up,” said Venizelos. “We practice twice a week, we play in tournaments on the weekend. I was getting much more ball than I was expecting.” Over the last four years, Venizelos did more than she expected off the field. “I am super thankful for my years at Hun once again, they have given me so many opportunities to try things I would have never thought of doing,” said Venizelos, who ear ned Cit i zensh ip Awards from Hun in 2017 and 2019 and logged 125 hours of Community Service, getting named to the Hun Communit y Ser vice Executive Board for the five students who participate in the most activities. “My f re s h m a n ye ar, I wanted to be part of the com mu n it y s er v ice club and went to the first event. I fell in love with it and that became a staple for me in high school. It was something that became a passion and I honestly would have never expected it to be. It is not something I would have tried.” Hun head coach Kathy Quirk loved having someone
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SCHOLARLY APPROACH: Gigi Venizelos tags a runner in a 2019 game during her junior season for the Hun School softball team. While Venizelos didn’t get to compete in her senior year as the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she did receive a special honor, getting named as a recipient of the Trenton Softball Hall of Fame scholarship award. Star infielder Venizelos is headed to Colgate University, where she will be playing for its Division I softball program. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) like Venizelos on her squad. “She was involved with the Red Shield Society, she was involved with community service, and she was a national honor society member,” said Quirk. “She was a house leader. People know who she was. It is always those leadership things that keep coming back to tell you what type of person that she is. I wish every player was as dedicated as she was. I think she got from Hun everything that she possibly could.” In Quirk’s view, her star shortstop gave everything she could on the field during her Hun career. “She was an impact player her freshman year and has been one ever since,” said Quirk of Venizelos, a threetime All-Prep A and AllMAPL (Mid-Atlantic Prep League) performer. “I have really enjoyed coaching Gigi; she will definitely be missed on and off the field. She will always have a special place in my heart.” It was special for Quirk to see Venizelos get named as a recipient of the Hall of Fame scholarship award. “She is the third girl from Hun to win this award,” said Quirk noting that Aly Kemmer and Julie Fassl were the previous Raider players to be so honored. “I think that tells you what type of softball player she is and what type of student athlete that she is. I am really happy for her. She has been nothing but a pleasure to coach. She is an outstanding athlete and
an outstanding leader. She just represents what we at the Hun School would like to see in or student athletes. I am just proud of her. It is a great honor for both her and Hun.” Quirk believes that Venizelos will emerge as an outstanding player for Colgate. “I think she is going to surprise them; she probably won’t play shortstop, she will probably be a second baseman,” said Quirk. “She is going to do well. The coach [Marissa Lamison-Myers] is getting a nice little player and knows it. She has been very happy with her. Gigi works hard because she wants to. It is not only to prove things to herself, but to prove things to other people that you picked me for a reason and I am going to show you that I can do it.” Venizelos, for her part, picked Colgate because it exuded the same positive vibe she found at Hun. “I was looking at the high academic schools, whether it was D-I or D-III,” said Venizelos, who considered several New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and Ivy League programs. “When I visited Colgate, I got the same strong community feel that I had when I visited Hun. It was a feeling that I knew I wanted to be there. I met the girls on the team and coaches and it was the same family feel that I felt at Hun and with my travel team. It is something that I really, really wanted to be a part of the second I was there.”
Getting in contact virtually with her future teammates, Venizelos is already developing bonds with the squad. “We have been doing a lot of Zoom calls and stuff back and forth, they have been doing a lot of TikTok and video stuff online,” said Venizelos. “They did send out a workout plan; it is nice to be on the same path as the girls that are already there.” Wit h Colgate st udents currently slated to be on campus this fall, Venizelos is looking forward to working out with her new team in person. “They have a six-week plan to get us practicing as a team,” said Venizelos. “It starts out where we can’t practice as a whole unit but since we are a pretty small team compared to sports like football or lacrosse, we will be able to practice as a whole sooner than them. I am upset that I can’t have fall ball but the girls are super welcoming.” W h ile not get t ing t he chance to play her senior season at Hun was upsetting, it will give Venizelos a keener appreciation of things when she does take the field for Colgate. “It has definitely opened my eyes to being on the field with my girls,” said Venizelos. “It is good to be able to play travel and everything but missing that last senior season at Hun was really upsetting for me and all of the other seniors.” —Bill Alden
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Mid-Atlantic Prep League Cancels Fall Competition
The Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL), which includes the Hun School and the Lawrenceville School along with the Blair Academy, The Hill School (Pa.), Mercersburg Academy (Pa.), and the Peddie School, said last week that it is canceling league interscholastic athletics competition for the fall 2020 season.
the 2020-21 school year, if it is deemed safe to do so.” The schools also said that they will provide opportunities this fall for “training, sk ill development, team building, and physical activity through on-campus athletics and co-curricular programs.” They may also hold virtual interscholastic competition this fall. The MAPL concluded that “it is our hope to maintain our primary academic goals and offer students healthy outlets for physical activity and competition while continuing to prioritize the
health and safety of our Helene Cody 5K Race communities.” Will Be a Virtual Event The 12th Annual Helene Princeton Athletic Club Holding Trail Run Sept. 7 Cody 5-kilometer race and The Princeton Athletic 1-Mile Fun Run will be takClub (PAC) has rescheduled ing place virtually from Sepits Institute Woods 6K for tember 5-12. The race will be a free Labor Day, Monday, Sepevent in 2020 so there will tember 7. The run starts at 10 a.m. be no T-shirts or medals. from the Princeton Friends Participants can post results School and the event is lim- on RunSignUp. Finisher’s certificates will be awarded ited to 200 participants. The run will be chip timed. to those who post a time. Athletes have the option of a In addition, runners are entraditional competitive start couraged to post pictures or an individual time trial and videos on social media start. All abilities are invit- and tag #helenecody5k to ed, including those who pre- congratulate each other and fer to walk the course. Ac- share their progress. The course in Cranbury commodations are in place will be marked and decoto address the public health situation and conform to rated for those who would New Jersey guidelines for like to run the original route. T his event honors the outdoor sports activities. Online registration and memory of Helene Cody, full details regarding the who passed away from a event and race protocols brain aneurysm on her 16th are available at www.princ- birthday in 2008. Helene etonac.org. The entry fee is had planned to revive the $40 until September 4, in- Cranbury Day 5K that had cluding T-shirts, if available. been previously discontinThe PAC is a nonprofit, ued as a way to combine all-volunteer running club her love of distance runfor the community that pro- ning and community sermotes running for the fun vice. One of her classmates and health of it and stages hosted the first Helene Cody several running events each Cranbury 5K after her passing in 2008, and ever since, year. the Helene Cody Foundation
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KICKING OFF: Members of the Princeton Day School girls’ soccer team do some skill work last week at Baker Field as they kicked off preseason training for the 2020 campaign. PDS is coming off a 16-3-1 season in 2019 which saw the program win its sixth straight state Prep B title. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
has used the race to bring the community together and fund youth service projects and scholarships. If one is in the position to donate this year, the organizers would appreciate any support people can offer to the Helene Cody Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity with the mission of inspiring youth to volunteer, to better their communities and themselves. Donations will support youth-led projects benefiting central New Jersey. Additional race information and on-line registration is available at helenecody. com/5k-and-1-mile-runwalk.
Eden 5K Race For Autism To Be Held Virtually
The 2020 Eden Family 5K Race and 1-mile Fun Run will now take place virtually on October 3 and 4. The race was originally scheduled to take place on October 4 on a course beginning near the Eden School at Merwick Road in Princeton Forrestal Village. But after careful deliberation, Eden decided to hold the event as an all-virtual race due to coronavirus-related health and safety concerns for the runners, walkers, and the Eden community. For more information or to register for the virtual race, log onto edenautism.akaraisin.com/ui/Eden5K2020.
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Surveys indicate that bacterial leaf scorch (BLS) of oak is widespread within NJ. BLS is also considered a threat to Sycamore and Elm. BLS is caused by bacterium Xylella fastidiosa which colonizes and physically clogs the tree’s water conducting tissues called xylem. Water transport becomes disrupted in roots, branches and leaves due to large amounts of multiplying bacteria and by-products. This makes the disease especially devastating in hot and dry weather. The presence of bacteria may also trigger a reaction in the tree that plugs the xylem, further impeding water transport. BLS is transmitted to healthy trees by leafhopper, spittlebugs and other xylem feeding insects. Many common herbaceous plants such as goldenrod, blackberry, clover and some grasses frequented by these insects may also serve as reservoirs for BLS. It can be diagnosed based on time of symptom development, leaf color change, and progression of symptoms throughout the crown. Symptoms start to appear in mid-summer and continue through fall. BLS affected oak leaves show a distinct transition zone between the margin of dead leaf tissue and healthy tissue. This appears as a dull pale green and has a water-soaked appearance. The entire leaf dies and turns brown. Call WOODWINDS (609) 924-3500 or email treecare@woodwinds.biz to schedule an assessment
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Stephen N. Bender Stephen N. Bender died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, August 13th in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born on January 17th, 1934 in New York City, where he was raised. He is a graduate of Alfred University where he majored in chemistry and New York University College of Dentistry. He served as a Captain in the United States Army, Dental Corps 82nd Medical Detachment in Giessen, Germany. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he moved to Princeton in 1962. He practiced dentistr y in Pr inceton from 1962 to 2004, along with his partner, the late Jack Roemer. Their office at 214 N. Harrison Street was local
architect Bob Hillier’s first commercial building. During his time in Princeton Steve was an active member and leader of the New Jersey and Mercer County Dental Associations, the Princeton Ski Club, and the Princeton Jewish Center, and he helped to establish the Department of Dentistry at Princeton Hospital. He was an avid skier – braving the icy and windy conditions of skiing in the Northeast while his children were young, before discovering the pleasures of the Rockies and the Alps. He was a passionate world traveler – something that he shared with and passed on to his children. He continued to travel and even to ski long past the time that
his body deemed those activities prudent. While he died peacefully, he lived his life fully and loudly – volunteering as a traveling dentist in Appalachia in the early 70s; hosting Ski Club sheep roasts in his backyard; yelling at his kids to find their way down an icy ski slope; buying a windsurfer before most of us knew what the sport was; asking his wife to endure travels to remote corners of the word, including horseback riding in Mongolia; collecting Asian antiques throughout his travels; driving through Hurricane Gloria to see his youngest daughter at her college parents’ weekend; and always driving a speedy little sports car (including his beloved mustard yellow Volvo p1800 which all of Princeton seems to recall, if only for its missing muffler which allowed all to hear it from blocks away). He is survived by his wife Phyllis Bender of Chapel Hill, NC; his four children L au r e n B e n d e r ( A d r i a n Hyde) of Princeton, David Bender of Richmond, VA, Michael Bender ( Carolyn Bender) of Hopewell, and Rut h B ender ( Dan She line) of San Francisco, CA; h is g r a n dch i ld re n Tyler Bender, Katharine Bender, L ola B e n der, a n d Hu d son Bender; and his sister Judy Uman. He will also be missed by his stepchildren and stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Maurice and Edna Bender of New York City. A private celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at a later date. Donations in his memory may be made to Dental Lifeline.
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Carroll Keeley King Carroll Keeley King, age 98, died on August 22, 2020. She was born in New York City and grew up both there and in Fairfield, CT. She graduated from the Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, CT, and attended Finch College in New York City. She was a former member of the New York and Philadelphia Junior Leagues and worked for the Red Cross during World War II. She lived in Princeton since 1957 and spent winters in Tubac, AZ, for over 30 years. While living in Princeton she dedicated her life to raising her family, travel, and volunteering within the community. She was interested and supported the D&R Greenway Land Trust, Princeton Area Community Foundation (Women and Girls), Meals on Wheels, Princeton Hospital, and the Tubac Art Museum in Arizona. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and needlepoint, and was an expert flower arranger. She and her husband were founding members of the Bedens Brook Club. Predeceased by her husband Frederick P. King Jr. she is survived by daughter Nancy K. Carleton of Kiawah Island, South Carolina, and son Frederick P. King of Dover, MA, plus six grandchildren Emily Vaughan of Chevy Chase, MD, Elissa Fontenot of Houston, TX, William Carleton of Albuquerque, NM, Fred King of Medfield, MA, Lissy Kasschau of Boston, MA, and Charlie King of Sherborn, MA, and nine great-grandchildren. She was devoted to her entire family including seven nieces and one nephew. A private burial service will take place at a later date at All Saints’ Church in Princeton. Arrangements were made by the Mather-Hodge Funeral Home. Gifts in her honor may be made to D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, NJ 08540.
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Naomi Hanft Olin Naomi Hanft Olin died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at her home in Surprise, Arizona, just shy of her 98 th birthday. Born September 3, 1922, in Brooklyn, she spent the majority of her adult life in Trenton, New Jersey, after her marriage in 1947. Meeting her husb a n d w a s t h e s t u f f of
fiction. Harr y William Olin (neé Olinsky) was born and educated in Trenton, attended Lehigh University, and served in World War II. They met on a blind date, arranged by mutual friends, under the large clock at Grand Central Station, New York, and were married at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Over three decades together in Trenton they raised their children, longtime Princeton resident Dr. Ferris Olin, Distinguished Professor Emerita, Rutgers University, and Arthur Olin, a retired State of Arizona Project Manager who lives in Goodyear, AZ. Naomi Olin, unlike most mothers in the 1950s, went to work as the office manager for a Trenton-based lace factory while her husband was first employed as a paper salesman and then worked at the NJ Department of Transportation. He was also an entrepreneur, co-owning and co-founding Tele-Rent, a business that provided televisions to patients in all of Trenton’s hospitals from the 1950s-1970s. Naomi Olin later became an interior decorator helping many householders in the area to place their already existing furnishings in more interesting ways as well as assisting clients to select new furniture, wall hangings, and rugs. She never imposed her own style on her clients, but rather helped her clients to identify their personal styles. The Olins retired in mid1970 to D elray B e ach, Florida, where Naomi Olin took up tennis and golf — sports she had never played before. They fulfilled their dream of seeing the world. In 1989-1990, they spent a year traveling the world by flying westward across the Southern Hemisphere. They were in Tiananmen Square when the student-led demonstrations took place. She loved to tell the story about needing to replace clothing and suitcases at least three times during their travel, as well as saying that the trip allowed them to fall in love, all over again. In 2000, when she was 77 years old, Naomi Olin fulfilled another lifelong dream — to get a college degree — something not available to her during the Depression, when she was forced to enroll in a two-year secretarial/ business course which she finished in six months. She applied to Lynn University in Boca Raton, which had never had a returning student who was so old. She received credits for her life experiences by writing up her world trip as a modern version of Homer’s Odyssey and was tutored by a high school student who taught her to use computers and also helped her pass her math courses. When she received her BA in Liberal Arts at 80 years old, her proud family attended her graduation. She then worked for a number of years as a museum docent and volunteer. Perhaps following in her feminist art historian daughter’s footsteps, she gave several lectures on women artists, among them women artists in 1920s Paris and the work of Georgia O’Keeffe, as fundraisers for the local museum. Soon after her graduation, the Olins decided to re-retire and moved to Surprise, Arizona, nearby where her son Arthur and his family lived. Moving to Arizona provided
Harry and Naomi with new pleasures as they got to spend many hours with their grandchildren and then their great-grandchildren. Son Arthur and his wife Nancy spent much time with the elder Olins, both socially and then as companions and helpers when they were no longer able to get around. Their sons, Jarrett (wife Ashley and children Harrison and MacArthur) and Justin (wife Megan and sons Tanner and Cameron), were constant visitors. Naomi Olin set up tea dates with Tanner and Cameron and had overnight pajama parties at their home so she could watch them play team sports. She also traveled to Denver to spend time with Jarrett and his family. Ferris visited often from her home in Princeton. When her daughter, Anya OlinLeon, moved to Waltham, Massachusetts, she and her mother helped her decorate her new home. Naomi Olin is also survived by Ferris’ son, Noah Leon (wife Nicole and daughters, Nicole, Olivia and Mia) of Miami, Florida. The last major family event that Naomi Olin attended was the first birthday party for her great-granddaughter, Mia, which was held virtually in July due to the pandemic. After moving to Arizona, Naomi Olin continued to work in local museums and led art history and art appreciation classes for public school students in grades 4-7. She organized an exhibition of the students’ works in one of the local museum. For many of the students and their parents, visiting the exhibition was the first time they had even been to a museum. During her years in Surprise and until the Covid pandemic, Naomi Olin played bridge several nights a week. She and her partner were well matched, and she often took home the winnings for the night. After her husband’s death and well into her 90s, Naomi Olin continued to satisfy her wanderlust by cruising from Los Angeles to Tahiti, from Los Angeles to Seattle, Miami to Montreal, around the United Kingdom following the route of the Titanic back to Brooklyn, and to Spain and Portugal. Her travel companions were her son and daughter-in-law, and her daughter, with whom she roomed. These were her “last hurrah travels” which allowed her and her children to gather up many memories, sight-see, and enjoy lots of adventures together. Naomi Olin fell on August 2nd, developed embolisms in her lungs, and died less than a week later. During her illness, she was constantly and lovingly attended by Arthur and Nancy Olin. Due to Covid-19, there will be no funeral or memorial services. The family asks that if anyone wishes to honor the memory of Naomi Olin, to make a donation to the Naomi H. Olin Endowed Scholarship at Douglass College. The scholarship was established in 1992 by Dr. Ferris Olin in honor of her mother’s achievements by providing funds for nontraditionally aged women returning to college. Donations can be made at the Rutgers University Foundation website at support.rutgers.edu. Please specify that it is a memorial gift to the Naomi H Olin Endowed Scholarship.
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We Buy Homes for Cash All cash offer Fair market value No real estate agent fees Easy and quick closing No inspection
STUDIO APT FOR RENT: Best location in Princeton overlooking Palmer Square. Furnished, available now, safe & secure location. $1,500/month. Email: tiger@alumni. princeton.edu 09-02
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
SPACIOUS FURNISHED ROOM: Combo BR/sitting room/study, (28’x17’). Room has fridge & microwave. Bright, w/windows on 3 sides, W/D access, wireless internet, parking, 1.4 miles from Nassau Hall @ Princeton University. $1,200/mo. utilities included. Short or long term. (609) 924-4210. 09-02
PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf
STRING LESSONS ONLINE: Violin/Viola lessons. Fiddling, Traditional & Suzuki Methods. Ms. D., Master Of Music, violin/viola pedagogy. Teaches all ages/levels, in Princeton area since 1995. FREE INTRO LESSON until 9/20. Call (609) 924Broker Associate | Luxury Collection 5933; cldamerau@yahoo.com 09-02
Contact Rona at 732-887-5893 or at info@orielhomes.com for more information.
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ONE DAY HAULING: We service all of your cleaning & removal needs. Attics, basements, yards, debris & : BrianSellsNJ.com BrokerWAssociate | Luxury Collection of Princeton demolition clean up, concrete, junk C: 732.588.8000 cars & more. The best for less! Call O: 609.921.9202 343 Nassau St. (609) 743-6065. Princeton, NJ 08540 C: 732.588.8000 E : bwisner19@gmail.com 09-02 Broker Associate | Luxury Collection O: 609.921.9202 W : BrianSellsNJ.com
Brian Wisner
Broker Associate | Luxury Collection
Brian E : Wisner bwisner19@gmail.com
Brian Wisner 343 Nassau St. Princeton, NJ 08540
2016
Lic: 1432491 2016
HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & gen343 Nassau St. eral on the spot fix up. Carpentry, Princeton, NJ 08540 tile installation, moulding, masonry, etc. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www. elegantdesignhandyman.com Text Lic: 1432491 or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or Each Office Independently Owned and Operated roelandvan@gmail.com It’s time for deck rehabilitation & refinishing! You may text to request one of my job videos from my projects & receive it by text or email. STAY SAFE. tf Lic: 1432491 E : bwisner19@gmail.com
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Innovative Design • Expert Installation s )NNOVATIVE $ESIGN Professional Care s %XPERT )NSTALLATION Ph 908-284-4944 Fx 908-788-5226 s 0ROFESSIONAL #ARE jgreenscapes@gmail.com License #13VH06981800
CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf
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CREATIVE CLEANING SERVICES: All around cleaning services to fit your everyday needs. Very reli able, experienced & educated. Weekly, biweekly & monthly. Please call Matthew/Karen Geisenhoner at (609) 587-0231; Email creativecleaningservices@outlook. com 07-22-8t LARGE STUDIO APT AVAILABLE in 4-unit apt. house on upper Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Ground floor, laundry in basement, parking space. Available now. $1,220/ mo. utilities not included. Call or text (609) 439-3166. 09-02-2t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. I have my own PPE for your protection. 07-29-8t HOME & OFFICE CLEANING: Polish cleaning lady with experience can clean your home or office at an affordable price. Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. References available. (609) 532-7564. 08-26-4t HOUSE FOR RENT: Nestled on historic country estate. Princeton address in Lawrence Township. 3 BR, LR/DR w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, garage, laundry, hardwood floors. Includes lawn & snow maintenance. Move-in ready. No pets, smoke free, $2,500. Available now. (609) 731-6904. 09-02-3t 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. 09-02-5t HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-15-21 MUSIC LESSONS ON ZOOM– Learn how to play! Piano, guitar, vocal, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, saxophone, banjo, uke & more. One-on-one, on line, once a week, $32/half hour. CALL TODAY to sign up for a trial lesson! No zoom account needed. FARRINGTON’S MUSIC (609) 960-4157; www.farringtonsmusic. com 06-17/09-30 SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 08-12/10-28 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 45 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 06-03-21 BUYERS • APPRAISERS • AUCTIONEERS Restoration upholstery & fabric shop. On-site silver repairs & polishing. Lamp & fixture rewiring & installation. Palace Interiors Empire Antiques & Auctions monthly. Call Gene (609) 209-0362. 10-02-20 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf
Employment Opportunities in the Princeton Area PART-TIME SUPPORT STAFF NEEDED: We are looking for warm, caring, energetic, reliable & responsible individuals to work in a team teaching environment. The hours are 12 to 6 pm, M-F. Experience working with children is required. A CDA, AA degree or more is a plus. If you love working with children, UNOW offers you the opportunity to develop your skills in a pleasant school setting. Under the supervision of the classroom staff, part-time support staff will nurture & care for children from 3 mos. to 5 yrs. Salary is $17.50 hr. Please no phone calls. Email resumes to sbertran@princeton.edu 09-02-4t
PART-TIME HELP SOUGHT in fall/winter, for an interesting & intelligent elderly woman. Reliable, patient, & fun. Must be able to lift a transport wheelchair if necessary. English or French speaker sought. Own car. (917) 838-9107. 09-02-2t
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U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership Management and Circulation (Req. by 39 USC 3685) Name of Publication: Town Topics Publication Number: 01917056 Date of Filing: 9/12/18 Frequency of Issue: Weekly Number of Issues published Annually: 52 Annual Subscription Price: $52.50 Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of publication: 4438 Rte 27N. Kingston, Middlesex County, New Jersey 08528. Full Name and Complete Mailing Address of Publisher and Editor-in-Chief: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Lynn A. Smith, 4438 Rte 27N. Kingston, NJ 08528; Owners, Lynn A. Smith, 64 Wiggins Street, Princeton, NJ 08540 ; J. Robert Hillier, 190 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542; Mary Glazer, 2515 Boston Street, Unit 804, Baltimore, MD 21204; Julia Gonzalez-Lavin, 14770 Orchard Parkway, Unit 438, Westminster, CO 80023; Aurora Bearse, 3228 74th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040; Jean Alison Peebles, 24 Markham Road, Princeton, NJ 08540; Michael J. Napoliello, 27 Richard Court, Princeton, NJ 08540. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees & other Security Holders owning more than one percent or more of the total amount of bonds, mortgages or securities: None. Average Number of Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 months: A) Total Number of Copies: 15,300; B) Paid and/or Requested Distribution: 1) Outside County Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include Direct Written Request from Recipient, Telemarketing, and Internet Requests from Recipient, Paid Subscriptions including Nominal Rate Subscriptions, Employer Requests, Advertiser's Proof Copies, and Exchange Copies.): 337; 2) In County Paid/Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include Direct Written Request from Recipient, Telemarketing, and Internet Requests from Recipient, Paid Subscriptions including Nominal Rate Subscriptions, Employer Requests, Advertiser's Proof Copies, and Exchange Copies.): 4,203; 3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS: 10,610; 4) Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS: 0; C) Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 15,150; D) Non Requested Distribution by Mail and Outside the Mail: 1) Outside County Non Requested Copies as stated on PS Form 3541 (Include Sample Copies, Requests Over 3 Years old, Requests induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists and other Sources.): 0; 2) In County Non Requested Copies as stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample Copies, Requests over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources): 0; 3) Non Requested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g. First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies Mailed in Excess of 10% Limit Mailed at Standard Mail or Package Service Rates): 0; 4) Non Requested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources): 0; E) Total Non Requested Distribution: 0; F) Total Distribution: 15,150; G) Copies Not Distributed: 150; H) Total: 15,300; I) Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 100; Number of Copies of Single Issue Published Nearest to Filing Date: A) Total Number of Copies: 15,300; B) Paid and/or Requested Distribution: 1) Outside County Paid/ Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include Direct Written Request from Recipient, Telemarketing, and Internet Requests from Recipient, Paid Subscriptions including Nominal Rate Subscriptions, Employer Requests, Advertiser's Proof Copies, and Exchange Copies.): 337; 2) In County Paid/ Requested Mail Subscriptions stated on PS Form 3541 (Include Direct Written Request from Recipient, Telemarketing, and Internet Requests from Recipient, Paid Subscriptions including Nominal Rate Subscriptions, Employer Requests, Advertiser's Proof Copies, and Exchange Copies.): 4,203; 3) Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid or Requested Distribution Outside USPS: 10,610; 4) Requested Copies Distributed by Other Mail Classes Through the USPS: 0; C) Total Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 15,150; D) Non Requested Distribution by Mail and Outside the Mail: 1) Outside County Non Requested Copies as stated on PS Form 3541 (Include Sample Copies, Requests Over 3 Years old, Requests induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists and other Sources.): 0; 2) In County Non Requested Copies as stated on PS Form 3541 (include Sample Copies, Requests over 3 years old, Requests induced by a Premium, Bulk Sales and Requests including Association Requests, Names obtained from Business Directories, Lists, and other sources): 0; 3) Non Requested Copies Distributed Through the USPS by Other Classes of Mail (e.g. First-Class Mail, Nonrequestor Copies Mailed in Excess of 10% Limit Mailed at Standard Mail or Package Service Rates): 0; 4) Non Requested Copies Distributed Outside the Mail (Include Pickup Stands, Trade Shows, Showrooms and Other Sources): 0; E) Total Non Requested Distribution: 0; F) Total Distribution: 15,150; G) Copies Not Distributed: 150; H) Total: 15,300; I) Percent Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 100. 16. Electronic Copy Distribution: NA.
A. Pennacchi & Sons Co. Established in 1947
MASON CONTRACTORS RESTORE-PRESERVE-ALL MASONRY
Mercer County's oldest, reliable, experienced firm. We serve you for all your masonry needs.
BRICK~STONE~STUCCO NEW~RESTORED Simplest Repair to the Most Grandeur Project, our staff will accommodate your every need!
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202 S State Street, Newtown PA. Only Four of Ten units remain in this stunning, AIA award winning Hillier Designed, luxury condominium project. Located in the heart of historic Newtown Borough, each unit boasts it’s own unique floorplan with high ceilings, a paneled lobby, radiant heat, noise canceling windows, terraces and the ability to customize most options to suit your individual design requirements. This project is the first residential multi-family structure of such quality built in this market. While the words luxury and quality are often overused, this building was designed as if it were located on Rittenhouse Square or Central Park. Be a part of this amazing project. Enjoy a lifestyle that embraces the finest in modern building design in the midst of a quaint historic setting. Prices from $1,050,000-$1,300,000
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551 Lafayette Avenue, Newtown PA. Absolutely adorable Cape on a beautifully landscaped lot in Newtown Borough. Hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. Updated kitchen with granite counters, built in microwave, double s/s sink with disposal, french sliders to rear patio, recessed lighting, triple window overlooking rear yard and access to heated tiled breezeway and the adjacent garage. Inviting living room with a wood burning fireplace, picture window, hardwood flooring, updated bathroom and two bedrooms complete the first floor. The second level features two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom and ample storage closets. $575,000
122 Brownsburg Road, Wrightstown This original Bucks County Fieldstone Farmhouse, circa 1710, and the historically sensitive 1999 addition perfectly blend history and functionality in this gorgeous home situated on 4 acres. Original details, large rooms, and a walkout basement all located in a picturesque setting, with meandering stream and large barn. This home features 3 large bedrooms with an additional office / flex space off the master bedroom, as well as a walkout basement, and is located in Council Rock Scool District. See additional photos and video tour at: https://homejab.com/property/view/122brownsburg-rd-newtown-pa-18940-usa. $695,000
Mary Dinneen Sales Associate 215-504-2882 Direct | 215-882-3117 Mobile MDinneenRealtor@aol.com Katie Dinneen
Sales Associate 267-253-1187 Mobile | Katie.Dinneen@FoxRoach.com NEWTOWN OFFICE | 677 S State Street Newtown, PA 18940 | 215.860 9300 | www.foxroach.com
Heather Oberhau
Sales Associate 215-584-2700 | Heather.Oberhau@FoxRoach.com
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Heidi A. Hartmann Call / Text 609.658.3771 E: HeidiHartmannHomes@gmail.com W: HeidiHartmannHomes.com
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145 RIDGEVIEW CIRCLE - PRINCETON
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$1,695,000
350 STATE ROAD - PRINCETON
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19 WALKER DRIVE - PRINCETON
$1,395,000
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120 GROVER AVE - PRINCETON
1 ORIOLE LANE - SKILLMAN
$739,900
471 WALNUT AVENUE - PRINCETON
$1,425,000
$850,000