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Autumn Arts & Happenings Pages 28-29 PU Announces Design for New Art Museum . . 5 W-J Historical and Cultural Society to Host Fundraiser . . . . 10 All in a Day’s Work with Dago Villanueva of The Meeting House . . . . . 12 Singer Katie Welsh Launches Autumn Songs Project . . . . . 18 PU Men’s Lax Alum Schreiber Making Impact On and Off the Field for PLL . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PHS Boys’ Soccer Working Hard to Build on Strong 2019 Campaign . . . . . 34

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Wide Support for PU In Countering DOE Charges of Racism Princeton University has received widespread support in its recent clash with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) over its announced investigation of “systemic racism” at the University. More than 80 college and university leaders signed onto a September 24 letter urging the DOE to drop its civil rights investigation into Princeton University. The University received a letter on September 16 from the DOE reacting to President Christopher Eisgruber’s September 2 letter to the Princeton community in which he outlined steps the University was taking to address racism at Princeton and beyond, including plans to increase the diversity of the faculty and to make Princeton more welcoming to students of color and other marginalized groups. The DOE letter alleged that, “based on its admitted racism,” Princeton University had violated federal civil rights law and may have received more than $75 million in federal funding under false pretenses since 2013 when Eisgruber became president. “You admitted Princeton’s educational program is and for decades has been racist,” the DOE wrote. In his September 2 update to the Princeton community — in the national context of the killings of African Americans by police officers and Black Lives Matter protests throughout the country —Eisgruber pointed out that despite efforts to eradicate it, racism does continue to exist at Princeton and in the larger society, “sometimes by conscious intention, but more often through unexamined assumptions and stereotypes, ignorance or insensitivity, and the systemic legacy of past decisions and policies.” In a September 17 statement, Princeton University said that it would respond to the DOE in due course, but “it is unfortunate that the Department appears to believe that grappling honestly with the nation’s history and the current effects of systemic racism runs afoul of existing law.” The statement asserted that the University “stands by its representations to the Department and the public that it complies with all laws and regulations governing equal opportunity, nondiscrimination and harassment ... The University also stands by our statements Continued on Page 8

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Election 2020 Voting Starts This Week As election campaigns heat up in the month before the November 3 Election Day, local voting in this mainly vote-bymail election is beginning this week. As officials issue ballots and prepare to monitor voting and tally the results, controversies over voting are becoming increasingly intense throughout the country. With the White House casting doubt on the integrity of the election process, many concerned citizens worry that democracy itself is at stake in the 2020 election. “Every election is important,” said Chrystal Schivell of the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area, “but for this one, during a pandemic, the League urges voters to plan now. County clerks and the New Jersey Division of Elections want every vote to count. Voters can help by following instructions and acting promptly.” Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello has announced that ballots will be going out this week to all registered Mercer County voters. Sample ballots are available now on the Mercer County Clerk’s website. “There’s no overstating the importance of this election,” she said in a press release Monday. “The presidency and several congressional seats are up for grabs, but so too are important state and local races.” The Rev. Robert Moore, executive director of the Princeton-based Coalition for

Peace Action (CFPA), was even more adamant about the urgency of this election. “To claim that ‘this election is the most important in our lifetime’ is often hyperbole,” he said, “but this time I don’t think it is. We’re at a place where we have an utterly incompetent right-wing ideologue in the presidency. He has no respect for democratic norms or the Constitution.” Moore continued, “It is clear that this is somebody who should not be president of the United States, on so many counts.

Among them is his position on gun violence and peace issues. This is a very dangerous period, and he’s impulsive, irrational, anti-science. There are so many things troubling about Donald Trump’s leadership.” CFPA initiatives this year include the Peace Voter Campaign, conducted by the CFPA since 1995 and this year focusing on Bucks County, Pennsylvania, which Moore described as “a swing area in a swing state.” The CFPA Peace Voter Continued on Page 7

Switching to Electric Vehicles Is Focus of Sustainable Event When Jenny Ludmer first decided to purchase an electric vehicle, her husband was not enthusiastic. “He had a lot of anxiety about it not working, not being reliable, and just not being a good idea,” said Ludmer, who is Sustainable Princeton’s community outreach manager. “Now, we literally fight over the car.” Ludmer and other proponents of switching gas-powered to electric vehicles will be on hand Friday, October 9 for “EVening at the Princeton Shopping Center, an Electric Vehicle and E-bike Ride & Drive Event,” presented by Sustainable Princeton, the shopping center, and NRG Energy, Inc. The family-friendly gathering, from 4-7 p.m., is designed to

demonstrate how making the transition is not only environmentally friendly, but easier than most people think. “With one third of greenhouse gas emissions coming from transportation, the transition to electric vehicles is a very important way to help combat climate change,” said Molly Jones, Sustainable Princeton’s executive director. “By shifting to an electric vehicle, you make a substantial reduction in your emission footprint.” Electric cars are “peppy, responsive, and have instant torque — no delay when you step on the pedal,” said Ludmer. “Our car has a range of 150 miles.” Continued on Page 8

MAKING A STATEMENT: The Arts Council of Princeton’s new mural, “Vote,” can be found on the corner of Witherspoon and Spring streets in downtown Princeton . (Photo by Weronika A. Plohn)

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Icehouse in Marquand Park Undergoes Full Restoration

The Marquand Park Foundation has announced the completion of a full restoration of the icehouse on the Park grounds by the historic restoration masonry firm A. Pennacchi & Sons. This joint effort preserves one of a handful of icehouses that remain in New Jersey. Up to and throughout the 19 th century, an icehouse was a way to conserve food such as dairy items, meats, and vegetables during the warm seasons, as well as to preserve ice throughout the year. Domestic icehouses were not an unusual feature on an estate. Given the hor ticultural passions of the Marquand estate owners, it is possible that the Marquand Park icehouse may also have been used as a cold house for plants or bulbs they wanted to keep dormant during the summertime. The restoration work began on August 28, 2020. This major project included resetting all of the loose and disbonded stone work, stone p oi nt i n g, pr e pp i n g a n d cleaning the mortar joints and stone work, installing matching stone to the front facade over the block work, re-pointing all mortar joints,

ICEHOUSE RESTORATION: This icehouse, located in Marquand Park, was recently restored by masonry firm A. Pennacchi & Sons, It is one of a handful of icehouses that remain in New Jersey. (Photo courtesy of A. Pennacchi & Sons) installing a steel vent to the rear upper wall for ventilation, removing existing interior spalling cementitious lime wash off the interior walls, and replastering and waterproofing the interior stucco. The A. Pennacchi & Sons crew also removed the existing concrete slab at the entrance of the icehouse and installed a new properly pitched perimeter drain

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Friends of Herrontown Woods Honor Volunteers, Supporters

On the afternoon and evening of Friday, September 25, the Friends of Herrontown Woods (FOHW) celebrated the efforts of its volunteers and supporters with music by Sustainable Jazz, at the Veblen House. Eventgoers were masked and social distancing under the property’s canopy of trees. The Friends of Herrontown Woods aims to help people become stewards of their local environment, encouraging people to come, see the beauty, and get involved. The group’s botanical garden, which volunteers created three years ago next to the parking lot off Snowden Lane, now boasts a meditation and pollinator gardens, a frog pond, creative wood mobiles, and bimonthly flower signs, along with 130 species of native plants. Weekly workdays are from 10 to 12 a.m. on Sundays. Visit FOHW.org for more information.

Chris: “I try to get as much exercise as I can and spend time outdoors. I enjoy cycling.” Margaret: “I like to go for walks, get pedicures, and take care of myself.” —Chris and Margaret Johnson, Princeton

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Guide compares the candidates on ten different issues, with particular emphasis on issues of peace and violence. It will be published as a signature ad in at least one, possibly two, Bucks County newspapers. The first three issues are all related to gun violence, which, Moore says, suburban women in particular have been ver y responsive to. Based on CFPA research of the candidates’ statements and actions, the Peace Voter Guide notes that Biden supports a National Assault Weapons Ban, universal background checks for all gun sales, and a “red flag” law allowing judges to order removal of guns from anyone posing imminent danger. Trump is opposed to those measures, the Peace Voter Guide reports. Also, for the second New Jersey congressional district, the CFPA is publishing a Peace Voter Guide electronically, comparing the views of candidates Amy Kennedy (D) and Jeff Van Drew (R). “We are non-partisan,” Moore emphasized. “We try to make sure voters are educated on the issues.” In this pr imar ily vote by -mail elect ion, voters have the option of mailing in their ballots, returning their completed ballots to their polling place on Election Day, or placing their ballots in one of 15 secure drop boxes throughout the County. Princeton’s is located at the municipal building at 400 Witherspoon Street, and there will be five polling places in Princeton. Covello noted that the Mercer County Clerk’s Office had been unusually busy over the last two months preparing for the election, mailing out 228,000 ballots initially and continuing to mail out ballots to newly registered voters. Her office has been working with the Mercer County superintendent of elections and the board of elections to gather new voter registration information and to ensure that drop boxes are open and in place. “We have also been busy returning phone inquiries and email inquiries from voters, and I have been speaking to groups all over Mercer County on the changes in the way this upcoming general election will be conducted,” she added. The deadline for registering to vote is October 13, with New Jersey now offering online registration at voter.svrs.nj.gov/register. Ballots returned through the mail must be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, and received no later than

November 10 to be counted. Registered voters can also vote by provisional ballot in person on Election Day, but only disabled voters will be allowed to use a voting machine. The Princeton League of Women Voters is offering at lwvprinceton.org/voterinformation a video showing how to correctly fill out, enclose, and seal a mail-in ballot. “To avoid problems, vote promptly and sign carefully and clearly; your ballot is accepted only if signatures match,” said Schivell. The most difficult choices for many Princeton voters may be in the race for three positions on the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education. The eight candidates who are vying for those spots will appear in a virtual forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area and Princeton TV at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30 p.m. The forum can be viewed on Comcast channel 30 (Princeton only) and Verizon FiOS channel 45 and will be streamed on Princeton TV princetontv.org and at facebook.com/PrincetonTelevision. The candidates’ written responses to League of Women Voters questions are available at VOTE411.org. In other Princeton races on the ballot, Mark Freda is running unopposed for Princeton mayor and incumbents David Cohen and Leticia Fraga are running unopposed for two spots on Princeton Council. —Donald Gilpin

YWCA Princeton Commemorates Opening of Early Childhood Center

On Saturday, September 26, the Y WCA Princeton live-streamed a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of its newly renovated program building, including a new childcare wing: The Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at YWCA Princeton. The Center will provide childcare and early education for children 8 weeks through 6 years old. In addition to the new childcare wing, the building underwent a major refreshening to improve the functionality, atmosphere, and impact of the space. A small group of key stakeholders and supporters were in attendance at the physical location, including First Lady Tammy Mur phy ; the ceremony’s keynote speaker, Councilwoman Leticia Fraga; and James Burke, president of The Burke Foundation. “For working parents, the availability of affordable, quality child care is absolutely essential, but the new Y WCA Childcare Center

goes beyond offering this critical service,” said Murphy. “By including a lactation room, classrooms for public pre-K classes, access to ESL classes, and more, this facilit y will suppor t Princeton area families in a multitude of ways. I am thrilled to see the partnership between The Burke Fo u n d a t i o n a n d Y WC A Princeton come into fruition in such a meaningful way for the benefit of the surrounding community.” T he Burke Foundation Early Childhood Center at Y WCA Princeton was designed by Barbara Hillier of Studio Hillier with sustainability, functionality, and safety in mind. In addition to a lactation room, a new stroller bunker was created for convenient storage, and features a grid built to run rainwater and melting snow away from the strollers inside. “Our childcare center is a major part of building our future and serving families with the best care we can possibly provide,” stated Tay Walker, executive director of Y WCA Princeton. “We have nine wonderful classrooms serving 30 percent more children a year ages 8 weeks to 6 years old. The renovation project allowed us to build three classrooms for a partnership with the Princeton School District to provide free preschool, which we are beyond thrilled about.” YWCA Princeton’s childcare program is structured to support cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. In addition, all nine classrooms, including the three from the Princeton Public Schools’ Preschool Expansion Program, are bilingual. “The first five years is the most critical stage of development in a person’s life. High quality early education is the bedrock for children’s future learning, health and life success,” said Burke. “That’s why quality childcare is one of the smartest investments a community can make in its future. Through this partnership, The Burke Foundation and the Y WCA Princeton are committing to a stronger tomorrow for our children and our community.” The full remarks and event photos are available on the YWCA Princeton Facebook page, and a virtual tour of the renovated building and new childcare wing will be available soon. Registration for full day and partial day childcare is open, and available at ywcaprinceton.org/ childcare. A video detailing current safety protocols and frequently asked questions is also available on the website.

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In a September 22 statement, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) decried the “impressive lack of reasoning” and the wastefulness of the DOE initiative. “President Eisgruber rightly acknowledged that Princeton, like countless institutions that laid the groundwork for our day-to-day experiences in this country, was built on systemic racism,” she wrote. “He went on to lay out strategies for mitigating the enduring effects of systemic racism. For those thoughtful notes on inclusion, the Trump administration has opened an investigation into racist practices by the school.” She continued, “It is dumbfounding. Mindboggling. It is utter stupidity, and a waste of taxpayer resources to investigate racism and threaten to claw back over $75 million from a school that has just said it will do everything it can to address its racist past.” —Donald Gilpin

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Jones described the upcoming event as “a low-hassle experience that will allow people to speak casually to vehicle owners. Plus, they can take test drives. It’s an easy way to dip your toe in.” At press time, some Tesla models, Chevy Volts, a Kia Niro, and a Hyundai Kona had been booked for test drives. But more are expected. Ebikes will also be available for test rides. Sourland Electric Bikes is planning to bring six including Pedego, Giant, and Specialized brands. Helmets are provided and the equipment will be cleaned between uses. In the first quarter of 2019, more than 61,000 EVs were sold in the United States, a 10 percent increase from the same period the year before, according to the website of the Edison Electric Institute. The numbers are climbing. But there is still significant resistance among members of the public about making the transition. “There are a number of barriers people have, depending on lifestyle,” said Ludmer. “They might have ‘range anxiety,’ which is concern about whether the infrastructure is going to be there to support them on the road. In New Jersey, where there is a strong, growing market, you probably do have a lot of access to several charging stations. It just takes some research.” EV proponents say maintenance is considerably lower than with gas-powered vehicles. “You don’t need oil changes. You don’t have as many working parts,” said Jones. “A vehicle that is

battery powered skips that. You have to change the wiper fluid and put air in the tires, but that’s it.” Currently, Princeton has charging stations in the Spring Street Garage, the Chambers Street Garage, and the shopping center. “Central Jersey has several, especially on the major arteries,” said Jones. “There is one at Quaker Bridge Mall that has the highest level, and can charge in maybe an hour or less. In Princeton, we have level two, which can charge a car overnight.” The cost to purchase an EV has come down. “There was a time when this was only for a certain elite group. But that is no longer the case,” said Jones. “People tend to be surprised to find that, with rebates and incentives, the cost can be comparable. There are generous financial incentives available through state and federal programs.” Representatives from NRG will be at the shopping center with information on energy plans and products, including a new NRG Carbon Offset plan that “allows consumers a convenient way to make their lifestyles more sustainable by offsetting the carbon generated by their daily activities, such as driving or using electricity in their home, through purchasing a carbon offset subscription,” according to a press release about the event. Families are encouraged to patronize the shopping center’s restaurants and gather on the green. socially distanced, with blankets and chairs. Singer/songwriter Essie Riddle will perform from 5-7 p.m. “We think of this as a great opportunity for people to get

together, grab dinner, and listen to great music while learning about these opportunities,” said Jones. Register for the free event at bit.ly/EVening. —Anne Levin

Hitops Appoints Walker as Director of Advancement

HiTOPS, the youth-fo cused sex education and LGBTQ+ support non-profit organization, has named Judy Walker to the post of director of advancement. This newly created position highlights an ongoing commitment to cultivate and expand relationships with individuals, families, and corporate and foundation leaders to advance the mission and goals of the organization. Reporting to Executive Director Lisa Shelby, Walker will lead the design and implementation of annual fundraising efforts, major and planned giving campaigns, special events, and oversee communications among the organization’s key constituencies. “I am thrilled to welcome Judy to HiTOPS,” said Shelby. “Her unique blend of expertise, vision, and dynamic

leadership will greatly enhance our capacity to deepen our impact and grow our programs to benefit young people.”. Walker has a long career in development, communications, and community relations within the public health, public education, and social services arenas, including Planned Parenthood of the Mercer Area in Trenton; Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, an organization dedicated to promoting and affirming Arab American cultural identity; and the National Transplant Assistance Fund. Immediately preceding joining HiTOPS, Walker worked with the Women’s Medical Fund in Philadelphia, where she spent over a decade building a development program with special emphasis on individual giving. “This is a great time to join HITOPS and the team of passionate professionals committed to building a strong, relevant, and sustainable organization,” said Walker. “I’m excited by this opportunity to contribute to our continued success by building and cultivating our relationships with our extended community of donors and community partners.”

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Witherspoon-Jackson Historical Society Hosts Princeton Native for Discussion A hometown hero of sorts is coming back to Princeton. Taylor “Todd” Marrow III, African American historian, will be the moderator on Tuesday, October 13 for a fundraiser to benefit the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society. The Zoom webinar will support the installation of historical plaques that commemorate the histor y of the neighborhood’s African American community. Marrow, a college professor and the editor of the new book America Awakened, The Anti-Lynching Crusade of Ida B. Wells-Barnett will speak on issues of race. A donation of $20 is required. The youngest of five, Marrow graduated from Princeton High School in 1990. In an article written by the Rev. Gregory S. Smith of Bethel A.M.E. Church, he is described by his mother, Karen, as “a great kid,” “funny,” and “determined.” Marrow was raised on Birch Avenue in the home where his parents still live today. The family has a longstanding connection to the neighborhood. “Todd’s paternal grandfather Taylor Andre Marrow Sr.’s parents migrated here from the woods of West Virginia and North Carolina in the early 1920s,” Smith wrote. “Taylor Sr. was raised on John Street. However, in the early 1950s, he along with friends, Hezi Craig and others, built the family home at 112 Birch Avenue on a piece of property that was believed to be a dump.” Taylor Sr. and his friends,

“consisting of African American and Italian men, all worked together to build it into one of the nicest homes on the street,” the article continued. “Todd’s parents, Taylor. Jr. and Karen, eventually purchased the home from Taylor Sr. in 1968 and still reside there today.” Marrow’s Princeton childhood was a major influence on his life. “Todd reports that growing up in Princeton helped affirm the value of education and that education would always be there for him,” wrote Smith. “He further attributes his growing up in Princeton to his having a strong sense of personal security and learning how to navigate systems to get whatever is needed.” H is col le ge e d u c at ion didn’t follow a traditional route. “On the day he was scheduled to leave for Ithaca [College], Karen received a phone call from Todd who was on a Grateful Dead tour, informing her that he had decided he wasn’t going to go,” Smith wrote. “He explained that he needed this time and space in his life to spend seeing the country.” Marrow promised his mother that he would eventually attend college, settle down, and graduate. “Several years later, after traveling the country, meeting all kinds of interesting people, and learning all kinds of interesting things, Todd, now married and with a child on the way, enrolled in the University of Indiana and received his undergraduate degree with a double major

in history and telecommunications. He later attended Ball State University where he earned an M.A. in history and specialized in 20thcentury U.S. history.” Marrow now lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and two sons. In nearby Salem, he serves as an associate professor and head of the social sciences program at Chemeketa Community College. He is a frequent speaker about race relations and the struggle for freedom. His first book, Reconciling the Past: A Brief History of Race Relations in Muncie, Indiana, was published in 2004. Joining Marrow as moderator will be Jason Harding, his childhood friend and a history professor at The Pennington School. To register for the event, visit princetonwjhcs.org or call Smith at (609) 9203467. Sponsorships are available, and include signed copies of Marrow’s book and a private question-andanswer session with Marrow and Harding before the event. —Anne Levin

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Dago Villanueva, General Manager of The Meeting House Restaurant: “More Than a Job for Me”

hen the pandemic hit New Jersey in March and all nonessential businesses faced a shutdown, Dago Villanueva sat down with Amar Gautam, The Meeting House coowner, every day, trying to help chart the way forward for the Witherspoon Street restaurant that had opened just four months before. “We didn’t know week to week if we were going to stay open,” said Gautam. “But Dago never wavered throughout the pandemic. He was this force of ‘Let’s tr y,’ ‘Let’s do the best,’ ‘Let’s create a new business model,’ ‘Let’s become a take-out restaurant,’ which we had to do — and he stayed with us.” Gautam described how he had met Villaneuva before even buying the restaurant. “He’s a person you see everywhere. I knew him working in restaurants and walking around town,” he said. The previous owner of what used to be Two Seasons Eatery told Gautam, co-owner of The Meeting House with his wife Amanda Maher, that he’d need someone to help run the restaurant and that Villanueva was the right man — ”the best we’ve ever had.” “We met with Dago and we liked him,” said Gautam, and Villanueva was hired as front of the house manager. “I got to know him really well as we worked side by side during the pandemic,” Gautam added. “We sat next to each other every day trying

to figure out how we were going to pivot the business. And every day during the tough times when we were generating zero and losing thousands of dollars, each week he came to work with a great attitude, and he helped us pivot.” Gautam noted Villanueva’s significant role in forging a relationship with Share My Meals to help people in town who can’t afford meals and in creating an online ordering and takeout system. “As we were tr ying to come out of the pandemic and reopen the restaurant, we moved from laying off a lot of our staff to bringing them back,” Gautam said. “One of the amazing things about Dago is that he has this loyalty among the employees. I was nervous about how we were going to get these people back as we opened up for outside dining. He called them, and his staff was very loyal to him. He was able to bring them all back, which says a lot. He’s an amazing guy.” Noting Villanueva’s ability to work with others — “his emotional intelligence is off the scale” — Gautam noted Villanueva’s range of skills and attributes. “He’s this really solid citizen who works hard and keeps his cool, a pleasure to be around — and very talented,” said Gautam. “And you can tell he’s come up through the restaurant industry because he does not hesitate to bus the table or wipe it down. He does not

hesitate to bring your food out to you or take an order. At the same time he’s very professional and very smart. And he can sit down and converse intelligently with customers.” Villanueva described his job in an Italian restaurant in New Brunswick when he first came to the United States from Mexico 20 years ago. “I was working as a bus boy. Trying to learn the language and culture was hard,” he said. “I was 18 years old. It was intimidating. I didn’t know the job or the restaurant culture and I didn’t know the language. I was very hard on myself because I wanted to do well, and it wasn’t just to pour water and bring bread for the tables. I wanted to understand how the system worked. For the first three months it was awful. I wasn’t sure I wanted to do the job because it was so hard. The whole experience was challenging.” As he worked his way into his new country, with the new workplace and the unfamiliar language, things began to look up. “I took every chance, every opportunity that I was given,” he said. “That’s why I believe that everyone deserves a chance. We all have different talents. We have to believe in every single one. Some people believed in me. I’m privileged that I’ve had that opportunity, and I’ve worked hard.” He added, “I got a lot of support from people who told me ‘you’re going to

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learn. We believe in you.’” Villanueva moved to Princeton after a year and was soon employed at a restaurant in Forrestal Village, where he worked his way up through a variety of positions, mostly as a server. “My experience there helped me to train people when I became a manager because I knew all the positions. It makes a difference that I have done many different jobs.” He continued, “I really understand the culture of the business, and it’s been incredible to coach and teach other people.” When Agricola opened in downtown Princeton in March 2013, Villanueva was ready to move on and he was the first employee interviewed and the first hired for the new restaurant. His learning curve continued to rise sharply as he learned about different foods, about the culture of downtown Princeton, and the culture of the new restaurant. “I always tried to do my best to accommodate everyone. Little by little I got comfortable. It took a while, but after three years serving I became manager. I had to wait for the opportunity, but they saw my potential.” He emphasized the unusual appeal of Princeton. “The relationship with the community was very exciting,” he said. “It’s such a small town, and everyone knows your name. People call me. They text me when they want to place an order. That’s special to me. That’s fulfilling when people call you. They say hi to you and they want to know who you are and they want to meet

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Offering a Variation on Phase-In For Public Schools’ Reopening Plan

To the Editor: I recently heard the president of Vassar discussing her school’s phased-in reopening. I’m not entirely up-to-date on PPS’ current phase-in plan, but here’s a variation on phase-in. Since no one wants to be told what to do, could you ask which teachers — and how many — want to return and feel ready to do so? I think you surveyed how many families are ready. If you opened conservatively and slowly by starting with, say, two classrooms at each EL, maybe three-four at JW and four-five at PHS, you could both see and demonstrate the level of safety at each. Bringing all back is scary for all concerned, but being able to see the progress — or problems — would reassure teachers, families, and even townspeople in general, like me. Give these cohorts 14 days minimum before admitting another group. Is it not likely that only a handful of students for any one classroom will come, and that those who come will be spread across age groups? If so, let teachers work with more than one age group (aren’t all certified for K-12, or at least elementary, middle, and HS?), e.g., 4s and 5s, or 4-, 5-, and 6-year-olds. Let the more advanced in any age group work at whatever level they can (sometimes with 5s with 6 and 7s). Those who need more guidance will get it; those who are faster will get more independence. Administrators can respond more easily to any uptick in infection as well as show families a clear and reassuringly measured plan. Meanwhile, teachers who feel they need to work from home can both do so and be observed for their ability to work remotely. Those who are unwilling or unable may themselves choose to find other work elsewhere. Those who want to learn can be retrained. This cross-age grouping is standard Montessori practice, as you probably know. For PPS it would allow communityresponsive reopening, force no one out, and still satisfy state guidelines. Most of all, for me at least, it would inspire confidence in PPS. PPS has worked so hard on safety; may reopening justify the effort! MARY CLURMAN Harris Road

to cost or transportation needs, to the Civil Rights Commission, to her leadership of PCDO. During this campaign cycle, as I hear the criticism of the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education, including calls for a “new majority” in a body that is supposed to be non-partisan and apolitical, I know that Jean will be focused on working with ALL members of the BOE in a collaborative and productive way. Jean knows that sound processes and strong working relationships are the keys to effective governance and stewardship, and that a BOE where everyone is focused on collaboration — whether in agreement on particular items or not — leads to effective and healthy relationships with PPS admin, teachers, and staff; with the Princeton municipality; and with the Princeton community. This promises to be nothing but beneficial for all of our students in Princeton Public Schools. If you want someone who will roll up her sleeves and get to work with grace, maturity, and equanimity, and who focuses on collaboration and leveraging strengths, vote for Jean Durbin for PPS Board of Education, Column L. ANNE DESMOND Tee-Ar Place

Behrend, Tuck-Ponder Bring Firsthand Knowledge, Proven Experience, Unwavering Commitment to BOE

To the Editor: This year’s Board of Education election is a critical one for our community. All residents should be engaged and concerned. In its coming term the Princeton Public School Board of Education will be carrying out arguably its most important role: Conducting the search for and hiring a new superintendent to oversee the daily operations and longrange planning of the district, supervise school principals and district staff, and manage fiscal operations. The Board’s choice of a superintendent will impact the vibrancy, vision, and strength of Princeton Public Schools for years to come. As a community we need to entrust this choice to the Board of Education candidates with the deepest knowledge of the district and a demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of all students while effecting positive change. In short, we need to re-elect Beth Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder. Beth Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder bring firsthand knowledge, proven experience, and unwavering commitment to the Board of Education at a time when leadership skills and dedication to impactful, equitable, and costefficient solutions are paramount. In recent years, the Board has, among its challenges and successes, stabilized district finances, moving from budget deficit and personnel cuts to surplus; increased opportunity and equity within the district by initiating state-funded pre-K and making technology and broad-band available to all students; hired skilled and experienced key administrators to drive progress; and improved facility maintenance with a focus on sustainability. We need our Board of Education to make an impactful To the Editor: superintendent hire and to continue building on the posiMy wife and I are voting for Adam Bierman for the Princ- tive momentum of the past few years. We need to re-elect eton Board of Education for many reasons. Adam is young, Beth Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder. intelligent, enthusiastic, and highly qualified for the job. MELANIE STEIN Adam was born and raised in Princeton. He was educated Prospect Avenue in Princeton schools and was a substitute teacher in the school system. He lives in Princeton and is acutely aware of the many challenges facing the Princeton school system. This vital young man would bring many good qualities to the Board. To the Editor: Adam may be young, but he has many good qualities in I write in support of the candidacy of Paul Johnson, his judgment. That is why I urge everyone to vote for a real Karen Lemon, and Bill Hare to the Princeton Board of EduPrincetonian and a real asset to our community. cation. The slate has made a commitment to walk the walk JOSEPH KING on the chronic academic achievement gap in our schools. Linden Lane Public schools can’t be blamed, after almost 20 years of trying, of hardly making any progress. We are coming around to the idea that change requires much more than academics. We need to address the social and economic disparities in which children are born. To the Editor: But what is clear is that the process of implementing As a longtime Princeton resident, past student, and cur- solutions starts in the schools. rent parent in Princeton Public Schools, and former memWe use standardized tests to monitor progress on narber of the Princeton Little League/Princeton Girls’ Softball rowing the gap, and to measure teacher performance. We (PLL/PGS) Board of Trustees, I am writing to express my also use test scores to decide students’ academic and prowholehearted support for the election of Jean Durbin to fessional destinies, and socioeconomic status. The high the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education (BOE). stakes create incentives to “cheat” in ways that are both PLL/PGS is the largest recreational youth sports league obvious and less so. Wealthy students get extra coaching in Princeton, each year providing hundreds of children ages to maximize their scores. Teachers “teach to the test” to 4 to 13 with the opportunity to learn and to play baseball the detriment of students real learning. Schools relegate and softball. The league is made possible by countless academically challenged students into special education hours of volunteer work on the part of parents serving in and other remedial tracks, with unintended and counternumerous capacities, from coaching to field cleanup to productive consequences. “Snack Shack” stocking, and everything in between. Standardized tests have been blamed for hurting the Jean was PLL/PGS’ unsung hero for almost 15 years, quality of public education and criticized as invalid and as she coordinated ongoing activities and family participa- unreliable metrics of student achievement because of their tion efforts that created an open and inviting community strong correlation to socioeconomic status. More colleges experience for everyone involved in our league. Whether are no longer requiring SAT/ACT scores. Because of the it was organizing events for teams and families from out pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education has granted of town during PLL’s first ever hosting of a Little League blanket waivers of all federally-required tests to all 50 International NJ State Tournament to inviting sibling spec- states for the 2020-2021 school year. New Jersey canceled tators to work with her in the Grover Fields “Snack Shack,” the state’s tests for the 2019-2020 year and may do so Jean was integral to our culture of inclusiveness and fun. for the current year. This crisis may force the education She and her husband worked to recruit children who might establishment to come up with alternative metrics of stunot otherwise play, and ensured that they had the neces- dent and teacher performance. But, however we measure sary equipment and transportation to and from practices it, we can’t make it go away. and games. McKinsey & Company has warned that the COVID-19 Working with Jean on recreational youth sports, I saw crisis will magnify the gap among Black, Hispanic, and up close her focus on teamwork and her commitment to economically disadvantaged students, already running twoour local youth and their families, neither of which ever three years behind. Princeton schools are on the right track wavered. It’s clear she brings these same qualities to any- trying to get the more disadvantaged students back to the thing in which she is involved, from the Littlebrook PTO, to classrooms first, and providing internet connectivity and Littlebrook Chess Club where again she worked to actively an electronic device to every student, but the deployment recruit children who might not otherwise participate due of these resources is still experiencing delays and glitches.

Bierman is Intelligent, Enthusiastic, and Highly Qualified for Princeton BOE

Diverse Slate of Johnson, Lemon, Hare Brings Combination of Skills, Commitment, Vision, Empathy

BOE Candidate Durbin Focuses on Collaboration and Leveraging Strengths

However, these students need more resources, more instructional time, more one-on-one tutoring, and full-time summer school to catch up. The stakes are very high as a matter of social cohesion and economic sustainability. McKinsey estimates the cost of the Achievement Gap is 2 to 5 percent of our annual GDP, or hundreds of billions of dollars, yet we spend more than any other country in educating our children. The diverse slate of Paul Johnson, Karen Lemon, and Bill Hare brings an impressive combination of skills, commitment, vision, and empathy that would clearly enhance the existing Board. They understand and deeply care for the needs of our most vulnerable students, without losing sight of the fiscal challenges facing the district. I urge Princetonians to not sit out this contested election and vote for these three outstanding candidates. MARIA JUEGA Grover Avenue

Former Princeton Township Mayor Woodbridge Supports Mark Freda

To the Editor: I was delighted to see that my friend Mark Freda is running for mayor. Mark is perfect for that position and I encourage all who can vote to support his candidacy. I have known Mark and his extended family for over 40 years. I first met him as a fellow member of the Princeton Fire Department and later interacted with him when I was a member of the Princeton Borough Council and then the Princeton Township Committee. There isn’t anyone in town who knows more about the inner workings of the Princeton than Mark. I also doubt if there is anybody who has put in more unpaid time serving our community. In short, Mark has the leadership skills and the depth of experience we need in these difficult times. Please support Mark this November. RICHARD C. WOODBRIDGE Governors Lane

Supporting Beth Behrend, Michele Tuck-Ponder, And Jean Durbin for PPS School Board

To the Editor: I am writing as a 25-year resident and public school parent. While I am honored to serve on the Board of Education, I am writing in a personal capacity, not on behalf of the Board. This year’s School Board election is enormously important, and I am strongly supporting Beth Behrend and Michele Tuck-Ponder for re-election and Jean Durbin for election. These three extraordinarily talented women have unique skills, professional backgrounds and perspectives that will ensure that our excellent schools remain strong and that the difficult challenges we face are addressed by experienced community leaders. Beth, Michele, and Jean are committed to providing an excellent and equitable education for every child through data-driven decision making, priority-based budgeting, and ensuring that high quality teachers, coaches, instructors, aides and staff help all children thrive and grow using 21st century best practices. In addition to being accomplished professionals, Beth, Michele, and Jean have exemplary and proven track records as community volunteers and leaders. Beth helped sustain and incorporate school gardens into the public-school curriculum and led the Riverside PTO. She has been a strong advocate for sustainability as a trustee and secretary of The Watershed Institute. As president of the Board of Education, Beth has done a stellar job as the Board and administration have stabilized finances, improved facilities, negotiated new contracts with all three unions, navigated the pandemic, secured an interim superintendent, and launched numerous initiatives related to equity that are having measurable, positive impacts. Michele served on the Princeton Township Committee and three terms as mayor. As commissioner of the Princeton Housing Authority, she works for access to safe and affordable housing. As vice president of the Board and founding chair of its Equity Committee, she has been a vigorous advocate for equity in our schools. There is no one more qualified than Michele to push our schools forward in addressing the challenges of stubborn achievement and opportunity gaps and in making decisions through the lens of equity. Jean serves on the Civil Rights Commission and is immediate past president of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization, where she organized educational programs and engagement in our political process. Other longstanding service includes Princeton Little League, which welcomes all players regardless of ability to pay. She has served as co-president of Littlebrook PTO, as a member of the board of the Princeton Education Foundation, and as a parent coordinator of Littlebrook Chess Club. Beth, Michele, and Jean’s children have progressed from kindergarten through graduation in our schools. All three candidates know our teachers and staff, and have seen our schools’ strengths and weaknesses through their children’s eyes as well as their own. They know where work needs to be done. There are no easy solutions to the challenges we face. Continued progress requires hard work, knowledge of our community, and the talent, creativity, experience, dedication and integrity that each of these candidates possesses. Please join me in voting for Beth Behrend, Michele TuckPonder, and Jean Durbin. BRIAN MCDONALD Journey’s End Lane Continued on Page 16

We, the undersigned, live on the streets surrounding the Franklin Avenue parking lot. Our neighborhood is diverse with homes of modest scale and a population that includes many with moderate or low or fixed incomes. We thoroughly support building 80 units of court-ordered affordable housing on Franklin Avenue, and we look forward to welcoming new neighbors. However, we believe the town’s proposal to build a further 80 units for more affluent renters who have other options is not in the best interests of our neighborhood. The addition of market-rate units could result in a total of 160 apartments with up to 440-500 new residents. The effect would be to add the population equivalent of a small town on the Franklin lot. We do not think this reflects sound planning. In addition, to accommodate 160 apartments, the town has adopted zoning to permit buildings of up to 5 1/2 stories, with permission for commercial storefronts on Franklin. The permitted structure would be drastically out-of-scale with the surrounding streetscapes and would significantly and negatively impact the quality of life for present and future residents. We ask our representatives to significantly reduce the number of market-rate units so that the new affordable housing development on Franklin will harmonize with this neighborhood, maximize green/open space, and provide a pleasing environment for the new residents. We, or our designated representatives, want to be involved in all stages of the planning process to ensure that the rental complex reflects the diversity and charm of this neighborhood. Name

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of housing units in a “smart growth” location. It would be a shame to water it down. Continued from Page 14 Instead of fixating on abstract notions of scale or compatibility, which is entirely unproductive, we should instead be focusing on the new development’s community design features, to make sure we create a quality place that will make the entire town proud, and provide a dignified and To the Editor: welcoming setting for our future residents to call home. This is our truth of Jean Durbin. CARLOS RODRIGUES, FAICP/PP We know that Jean is a caring, committed person who Moore Street serves our community in so many ways. She does the work that needs to get done and doesn’t just talk about it. We’re so honored to support Jean Durbin for a seat on the Princeton Public School BOE because we know she will work hard to continue to make our schools better for To the Editor: all of our children. With the beautiful fall season upon us we can soon, Jean Durbin listens … and then puts her whole self into unfortunately, expect it to be marred by the heavily insolving problems and getting the work done. creased use of constant ear-piercing noise and air pollution We not only watched her work, but I [Fern] work side by from gasoline powered leaf blowers. Especially with the side with her on our Princeton Civil Rights Commission. life threatening COVID-19 pandemic, affecting primarily Please, Princeton community members, exercise your our respiratory systems, we should be rethinking the use right and vote Jean Durbin for PPS BOE. of these outdated, inefficient, highly polluting machines LARRY AND FERN SPRUILL which contribute to climate change. Oak Lane There are much better alternatives available in battery or electric leaf blowers which can be used by homeowners as well as commercial landscapers. The health of these workers is grossly affected by the constant use of these noisy, polluting machines, as is the health and quality of To the Editor: life of residents. Some residents of Moore Street, Jefferson Road, and According to the California Air Resources Board, for the Harris Road recently submitted a petition to town Coun- best-selling commercial leaf blower, one hour of operation cil requesting a reduction in the proposed scale of the emits smog-forming pollution comparable to driving a 2016 town-sponsored mixed-income project to be located on the Toyota Camry about 1,100 miles, or approximately the Franklin Avenue parking lot and adjoining public housing distance from Los Angeles to Denver. site. The stated reason is that the project would be “out The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc. of scale” with the neighborhood. gov), states that gas powered leaf blowers can produce First, I would point out that these folks are not, strictly noise at a level of 90 decibels. Exposure for two hours can speaking, neighbors. The immediate neighbors are the resi- cause hearing damage, potentially impacting both operadents of the multi-family project located directly across tors and surrounding neighbors. the street — none of which signed the petition. (The other What can residents do? immediate neighbor is the cemetery.). Indeed, there are 1) Those who do their own lawn work should consider also no petitioners from the directly adjacent John Witherusing the much quieter and less polluting battery or elecspoon neighborhood. Did the petition organizers “forget” to consult with the people who will be most directly af- tric leaf blowers. The hardware store in Princeton carries fected — or did they not respond, possibly because they such equipment. 2) If using a landscape service, the homeowner must would welcome the transformation of the parking lot and aging public housing into a new residential community, make it clear to the service provider that they want to minimize the use of gasoline leaf blowers and would prefer with additional retail and restaurants? Second, none of the petitioners have any credentials in the quieter and less polluting alternatives of battery or urban planning or real estate. My wife and I — both urban electric equipment. The above could create more neighborly good will, much planners — have no problem with the proposed scale, and will not mourn, for one minute, the loss of that parking lot needed in our current world! or the sad-looking public housing. For large commercial properties, e.g. corporate centers, Let’s remember that these are the same good folks that parks, etc., gasoline powered leaf blowers may currently litigated with the hospital until it left town for its current be irreplaceable. Until such time that battery powered highway location, and then litigated with the developer of leaf blowers for large commercial properties are readily the multi-family housing because it was also considered available, there should be a proscribed formula that facout of scale with the neighborhood. But now it is those tors in size of the grounds and its proximity to residential buildings that set the scale of the neighborhood, and the property that effectively limits the otherwise unrestricted use of gasoline powered leaf blowers. town’s proposal will follow suit. The cumulative effect of having many gasoline leaf blowIn their efforts to convince the town to reduce the size of the new building(s), the petitioners would eliminate ers being powered up during the fall, but really all year the market rate housing, leaving us with a 100 percent round with gross overuse, is something that needs to be affordable housing project – never a good idea, for many addressed effectively by our municipal government so that well-established reasons – and saddling the taxpayers with this noise and pollution scourge does not go on year after year. I understand that the Princeton Environmental the full costs of subsidizing it. Let’s get a grip. The site is within easy walking distance Commission and Sustainable Princeton are looking into to the downtown, and a perfect location for new multi- this issue. But especially in the pandemic when people family housing. It is also within easy walking distance to are more confined to their homes, timely action is needed. DAVID SAUL an elementary school, the middle school, and the high Ridgeview Road school. This is an opportunity to build a substantial number

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looking through that lens of equity. As chair of the Equity Committee, Michele is already making sure that every educational decision, including every budget decision, passes the equity test – Who does it help? Who does it hurt? Michele’s life work is about equity and excellence for ALL. I encourage you to vote for Michele on November 3. You can learn more about Michele at mtp4boe.com. EVANGELINE AND ALEX BURGERS Peck Place AFSHEEN SHAMSI William Patterson Court

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To the Editor: There is a lot of discussion about the achievement gap in PPS. We need, first and foremost, to start looking at this as an opportunity gap. One of those gaps is between the test scores of white and Asian children vs. the scores of Black and Brown children. Yes, there is a significant gap. We all know that standardized test scores are only one indicator of achievement and that such tests themselves have inherent biases. But if we are really serious in Princeton about addressing this opportunity gap, then we have to make decisions differently and spend money differently. It means that every decision about programs, about hiring, and about spending have to be looked at through the lens of equity – who gets helped and who gets hurt? It means that we need to make sure that every child has equal opportunity to the best education in order for them to achieve success in whatever they want to do in life. It means that we have to continue to invest in programs like pre-K education to ensure that every child in Princeton starts at the same place educationally and that every child is at or above reading level by the third grade. It means that we need to provide the best possible resources and support for our children with special needs. It means that we must hire more teachers and staff that are Black and Brown that our children of color can relate to and see themselves in and so that our white children see successful professionals and leaders of all colors and races. It means that we have to make tough decisions to fund programs that not only favor privileged members of our community, but that lift up and provide equal opportunity for those that lack resources. Closing the gap in Princeton, above all, takes courage. There is one individual, Michele Tuck-Ponder, who has that courage and who has consistently demonstrated that she makes every decision and makes every vote based on

To the Editor: We are writing as current and former Princeton High School (PHS) students and athletes because we have recently heard criticism of the Board of Education for approving the construction of a restroom facility next to the high school fields. We want to express our support for the bathroom facility because we believe it will be incredibly helpful to all students, particularly student athletes. This bathroom facility was approved by Princeton voters as part of the $26.9 million referendum from 2018 and was identified as the highest athletics priority by many parents and families. This is because having this facility is a matter of convenience and equity. Taking 10-15 minutes to go to the school building to use sanitary facilities is a challenge when you are competing and particularly difficult for those in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. The new restrooms will be accessible and connected to plumbing and stocked with sanitary supplies, including menstrual products. This restroom facility includes three bathrooms: a woman’s restroom, a men’s restroom, and a gender neutral restroom. We believe that this is setting an important precedent in our district of including gender neutral bathrooms on all of our facilities, so that nobody has to feel uncomfortable or unsafe using a restroom. This is something we strongly urge the district to do at the middle and elementary schools as well. This restroom facility is not only for athletes. It will benefit all students because even non-athletes often go outside for large portions of gym classes, depending on the season. The project is set to be finished by spring of this school year and it is more than possible that our community will still be grappling with COVID-19 at that point. With COVID concerns, having access to facilities with soap and running water on the fields, both for PHS athletes and for opposing teams, is more important than ever. According to our athletics director, Princeton High School is the only school in Mercer County without a comparable facility, even though ours, when complete, will be among the smallest. We understand that this might not seem at first glance like a top district priority. However, as mentioned previously, the bathroom facility was part of the referendum and as such, received the approval of a majority of Princeton voters when it was put out for a vote. The money for this project has already been set aside and cannot be used for anything other than referendum projects. And the bathrooms came at a cost that is well under what was previously estimated. Rather than questioning why this essential project was included in the referendum, we should be celebrating the fact that we are addressing needs that align with so many of our district’s and community’s priorities and values. CHARLIE BIGGS ‘20 Moore Street SHOSHI HENDERSON ‘21 Stuart Road East RAISA RUBIN-STANKIEWICZ ‘20 Jefferson Road

Books Fundraiser Featuring Krugman and Porter To Support Paul Robeson House Restoration The Paul Robeson House of Princeton will host a webinar featuring renowned New York Times columnists Paul Krugman and Eduardo Porter in a virtual conversation on Sunday, October 4, at 3 p.m. The two best-selling authors will offer their perspectives on the economy, the recent social and racial unrest, equity concerns, and the coming presidential election. Nobel Prize-winner Krugman’s book, Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics and the Fight for a Better Future, showcases his stance on universal health care, international trade wars, and other topics that are central to the current national environment.

Times economics reporter Porter is the author of American Poison: How Racial Hostility Destroyed Our Promise. His commentary will include his research and views on the impact of systemic racism on the prospects of Black, Brown, and other marginalized communities. The virtual conversation is a fundraiser to support the restoration of the Paul Robeson House of Princeton. Proceeds will also be used to fund development of educational programming and other initiatives. Tickets for the event are $50. Pre-registration is required. Patrons and friends should go the website at thepaulrobesonhouseofprinceton. org for details.

Celebrating Orson Welles and the Triumph of “The Third Man” “Would you really feel any pity if one of those dots stopped moving forever?” —Harry Lime, in The Third Man (1949) h e n P r e s i d e n t Tr u m p r e cently spoke about “the very low level of deaths” America could list without those “tremendous death rates in the blue states,” his smoothly offhand tone reminded me of the Ferris wheel scene in The Third Man (1949), a film that, as Roger Ebert put it, “most completely embodies the romance of going to movies.” In a YouTube minute I’m in Vienna, in a closed car atop the Riesenrad (the Great Wheel) high above the Prater amusement park. The first thing I hear is the smooth, soothing voice of Orson Welles as the black market racketeer man-of-mystery Harry Lime. He’s telling his old friend Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) to “look down there.” Sliding open the door, he asks, “Would you really feel any pity if one of those dots stopped moving forever? If I offered you twenty thousand pounds for every dot that stopped, would you really, old man, tell me to keep my money, or would you calculate how many dots you could afford to spare? Free of income tax, old man. Free of income tax — the only way you can save money nowadays.” To look down from the top of the Great Wheel with the door open is like standing on the brink of certain death, and there’s a hint of menace in the quick downward glance Welles fires into the depths after Martins admits that he’s been in touch with police from the British Zone, who do not yet know that the accident that “killed” Harry Lime had been staged, a piece of subterfuge to flummox their investigation. They have proof that Lime has been making a fortune peddling watered down penicillin to local hospitals, where patients have been dying as a result, some of them children with meningitis. The question that prompted Harry’s philosophical disclaimer about the “dots” was “Have you ever seen one of your victims?” I was around 11 the first time I saw that short, scary, unforgettable scene. As someone whose concept of good and evil hadn’t gotten much beyond Saturday matinee visions of cowboy heroes and villains, this was my “there are stranger things in heaven and earth” moment. I was dealing with the fact that the charming,

fascinating rogue, the movie’s secret hero, had been not only blithely uncaringly making money from the deaths of kids my age but was boasting of the financial upside while hinting he might give his old pal a share of the profits. Suckers and Mugs Wa t c h i n g t h e F e r r i s w h e e l s equence after Sunday night’s revelation about the president’s taxes, it was hard to ignore the coincidence o f H a r r y ’s “ f r e e o f i n c o m e t a x ” boast, as well as what he says before actually offering to cut Martins in on the take: “Nobody thinks in terms of human beings. Governments don’t. Why should we? They talk about the people and the proletariat, I talk about the suckers and the mugs — it’s the same thing. They have their five-year plans, so have I.” Movies! Amazing medium, wh e re a s cene you saw in your adolescence rises from the depths of memory as if attracted by the sheer magnetism of the news cycle. Where else but on the silver screen can you have your righteous cake and eat it, too? At the end, even after the thrilling chase through the sewers of film noir Vienna that ends when Harry’s old pal delivers the death blow, the Third Man’s shadow looms above everything. Whether you’re an 11-yearold kid or a seasoned moviegoer like Roger Ebert, you can’t help but cast your vicarious lot with Orson Welles. Like Martins, you’ve fallen for Anna, Harry’s Viennese mistress (Alida Valli), who can’t get over her love for a “dead man” and whose cat “liked Harry,” and one night you and Martins are walking away from her place and you see the cat comfortably mewing and grooming itself in a dark doorway opposite. Someone’s standing there, the cat’s nuzzling the tips of the hidden figure’s shiny black shoes. A window opens, casting light on the face of

the man in the doorway. The zither strikes the theme, putting a chill on your neck, for you thought your old friend was dead and there he is looking right at you, as the camera moves in. Then, just before the window slams shut, the light reveals the hint of a smile, a sly, sinister tease, a car careens between you and him, you give chase, and you never really catch the running figure. You don’t want to catch him. You do and you don’t. In the end, a semblance of justice is done, Hollywood’s morality of quid pro quo, while the legend lives on. Welles covers a more sophisticated version of the same ground with the line he inserted at the close of the Ferris wheel scene, his most famous contribution to the film aside from the magnitude of his presence: “Like the fella says, in Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love — they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock.” Lime Mania Referring to the moment with the kitten in the doorway, Welles tells Henry Jaglom in Lunches With Orson, “That was the greatest entrance there ever was.” To Europeans, “Harry Lime represented their past ... the dark side of them. Yet attractive, you know.... It was a kind of mania. When I came into a restaurant, the people went crazy. At the hotel I was staying in, police had to come to quiet the fans. It was my one moment of being a superstar a traffic-stopping superstar.... I could have made a career out that picture.” You can’t help reading “fortune” for “career” if you’ve just seen the

lead story in Tuesday’s New York Times documenting the value of “Mr. Trump’s celebrity,” which came not only from the millions he earned as star of The Apprentice, but the additional millions that “flowed from the fame associated with it.” The Book The cover of the Bantam paperback of Graham Greene’s novella, originally written as a source text f o r h i s s c r e e n p l a y, c a t c h e s t h e mood of the film more subtly than the movie ads ever could. Harry’s lover Anna and his best friend Martins (shown as played in the film by Valli and Joseph Cotten) are pictured in black and white, a couple at once distracted and estranged by the shadow of the enigmatic figure in the background. Although it’s a good read, if not quite vintage Greene, the book is of interest primarily for the way it was reworked and shaped to make Carol Reed’s masterly film. The most striking of numerous changes was in the ending, arguably one of the most brilliantly, satisfyingly, lyrically bleak closing sequences in cinema. As Harry’s mistress walks away from t h e g r a v e , H a r r y ’s f r i e n d s t a n d s hopefully waiting beside the long tree-lined allée of trees. It takes a full minute for her to reach the foreground of the shot, and when she does, she walks right past him, without a look, eyes straight ahead, a leaf falls, and he lights a cigarette. It’s the triumph of Harry Lime, mystery over morality, but above all, it’s the triumph of the film itself, thanks in great part to the cinematography of Robert Krassker and the zither music of Anton Karas. Greene had argued strenuously for his ending, in which Martins catches up with Anna and you see them walking off together. R e e d he ld his gr ou nd — “ tr iu mphantly,” as Greene later gratefully admitted. riting this homage to the “romance of going to the movies” on the eve of the first presidential debate, “I want to make one thing perfectly clear” — it’s not my intention to put the president’s celebrity on the same level as the triumph of a great film. One good thing about bad news is the opportunity it offers to look for analogies in art, books, films, music, and even political theatre. In other words, Donald Trump is no Orson Welles, and The Apprentice is not The Third Man. —Stuart Mitchner

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Singer Katie Welsh Launches “The Autumn Songs Project”; Online Series’ Debut Installment Features “September in the Rain”

inger and scholar Katie Welsh has launched a YouTube series, Live from My Living Room, which begins with the six-part The Autumn Songs Project. Pianist David Pearl is overseeing arrangements and accompanying Welsh (online). A press release describes the series as “a miniature ‘Informative Cabaret’ from Katie’s living room, to yours!” “With my live performance schedule tentatively on hold during this time, I really wanted to find a way to share the music I love from home ... and so Live from My Living Room was born,” Welsh elaborates in an email to this writer. “The series will consist of various ‘projects,’ and I’m starting with The Autumn Songs Project. So, every Friday for the next six weeks, I’ll upload a short YouTube video in which I sing one song about autumn and share a ‘fun fact’ about it — its original context in a musical, a backstory about its creation, [and/or] an insight into the lyrics or music.” “Each video I upload will be relatively short (4-5 minutes), and while each video will of course be a complete experience on its own, I’m really thinking of each ‘project’ I do as being a cumulative experience,” Welsh adds. “In the case of The Autumn Songs Project I’m hoping that by the end of the six weeks, listeners have not only enjoyed listening to six gorgeous songs about fall, but have also learned a bit about how composers and lyricists have approached writing ‘autumn songs’ and gained some new knowledge about the songs themselves.” Following the release of the videos there will be a live Q&A session, to be hosted via Zoom, on November 1 at 4 p.m. At this event Welsh and Pearl will “discuss the songs, the process of virtual artistic collaboration, and their approach to the arrangements,” states the press release. The event will be free and open to the public, though advance registration will be required. Welsh is a singer who specializes in musical theater and the Great American Songbook. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Princeton University, and has performed at the Arts Council of Princeton, as well as the One Table Café at Trinity

that he composed a melody — inspired by Dubin’s title — to which the lyrics were written. In Melody for Two “September in the Rain” is performed by James Melton, who plays a bandleader named Tod Weaver. The film’s plot concerns a rivalry between Tod’s band, and one led by his ex-girlfriend, Gale Starr. The competition comes to a head when the two bands vie for use in a radio commercial. Tod and Gale are reunited after Gale substitutes for Tod’s new singer, Lorna, who misses the audition. In an introduction to her video performance, Welsh explains that she chose “September in the Rain” as her series’ inaugural installment because “it has many of the musical and lyrical characteristics that I’m finding are present in a lot of songs about autumn.” “The song’s melody is often descending; it’s kind of tumbling down the scale, almost as if evoking leaves tumbling down from the trees to the ground,” Welsh observes. “I’m finding that a lot of songs about autumn have descending patterns in the melody lines.” Welsh’s comment about “leaves tumbling down” echoes Dubin’s poetic words: “The leaves of brown came tumbling down.” Welsh points out that the song is “about reminiscing.” Lyrically, Dubin posits that nostalgia can supersede physical time: “My daydreams lie buried in autumn leaves … though spring is here, to me it’s still September.” This reflective mood is well served by Welsh’s expressive rendition, which Pearl introduces with a sequence of chords that lead to a descending glissando. Perched on a sofa, Welsh looks directly into the camera to deliver the song. A delicate vibrato and unassuming smile pervade the performance, in which precise use of dynamic “THE AUTUMN SONGS PROJECT”: Singer Katie Welsh (above) has launched an online contrast highlights the melody’s shape. series, “Live From My Living Room: The Autumn Songs Project.” This series of perforn the video Welsh underlines that the mances debuted with “September in the Rain,” and will culminate with a live Zoom Q&A nostalgic mood of “September in the session on November 1. (Photo courtesy of Katie Welsh) Rain” pervades other numbers that will be included in The Autumn Songs ProjTo view the performance of “September in the Rain” visit https://www.youtube. ect. “Many of the [songs] I’ll be doing in com/watch?v=RBr9abRiGP0. To learn more about the series visit katiewelsh.com the next few weeks are about memories.” and/or subscribe to Katie Welsh’s YouTube channel. —Donald H. Sanborn III

Episcopal Church. In New York she has been seen at venues such as BroadwayCon, Feintstein’s/54 Below, the Metropolitan Room, and the Princeton Club of New York. Welsh’s website notes that she specializes in “’informative cabarets,’ evenings of song that blend performance and scholarship.” Her repertoire includes concerts such as Women in the World of Sondheim, The Evolution of the Broadway Musical Heroine, and Love…According to the Great American Songbook. Pearl has performed in New York venues such as Joe’s Pub, Rainbow Room, and Symphony Space. He collaborates frequently with musicians in the jazz and classical community, and he has received grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. He is a composer and arranger, as well as the author of books such as Piano Exercises for Dummies. His website states that his “transcriptions and arrangements are published in many music books and magazines, including jazz

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transcriptions of the artists Grover Washington, Jr., Dave Douglas, Roland Hanna, and Wynton Marsalis.” On September 25 Welsh posted the first installment of The Autumn Songs Project, featuring “September in the Rain.” The music is by Harry Warren, and the lyrics are by Al Dubin. Today the team perhaps is best remembered for their work on the film 42nd Street (1933), the Broadway musical adaptation of which premiered in 1980. In the video’s introduction Welsh notes that the song is featured in the 1937 film musical Melody for Two. The website Café Songbook (greatamericansongbook.net) specifies that the number was written for — but omitted from — the 1935 film Stars Over Broadway; Warren’s melody appears as underscoring in the earlier movie. Café Songbook notes that there has been some dispute about the process of the song’s creation. In a biography of her father, The Lullaby of Broadway, Patricia Dubin McGuire asserts that the lyrics were written first. Warren’s recollection was

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State Theatre Adds Dates For Online Trivia Nights

State Theatre New JerMUSIC AND NATURE: Cellist Michelle Djokic, the artistic di- sey has announced three rector of Concordia Chamber Players, is featured in an online more Online Trivia Nights performance October 4. for 2020. They include ’80s Trivia on Wednesday, OctoConcordia Chamber Fest No outside food or bever- ber 14 at 7 p.m.; Broadway Presents a “Quaranteam” ages allowed. Additional Trivia on Wednesday, NoIn response to the pan- safety precautions are list- vember 11 at 7 p.m.; and demic, the Manzanita Music ed with the ticket purchase. Holiday Trivia on WednesCollective was formed dur- Other safeguards may be day, December 9 at 7 p.m. ing the summer. Artistic Di- announced on or before the All Trivia Nights will be rector Michelle Djokic invit- event day. composed of 50 multiple ed violinist Edwin Huizinga questions. The firstLewis Center Screenings choice to become a “quaranteam” place winner gets bragging with her and explore all of On Black Women’s Films rights as well as a $150 State “Combahee Experimental: Theatre gift certificate and a the repertoire for violin and Celebrating Black Women’s State Theatre swag bag. The cello. Experimental Filmmaking” second-place winner gets a A documentary of sorts, is the title of a film series of State Theatre swag bag. made of footage by young three screenings and converfilmmaker Hamilton Hansations celebrating the work sen, will be streamed Sunof Black women filmmakers day, October 4 at 5 p.m. The and their unique cinematic film is a musical telling of contributions to contempothese two musicians navirary visual culture, on Octogating the difficulties of sober 7, 22, and 29 at 6 p.m. cial distancing while safely The series is presented bringing live music to small groups of friends on a tiny by Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts’ porch. Program in Visual Arts. It is T he f ree p er for mance curated by multimedia artincludes arrangements of ist Simone Leigh and Black three preludes from Bach’s feminist theorist of visual Well Tempered Klavier; culture and contemporary movements from the duos art, Tina Campt. Guests are for violin and cello by Ravel, Julie Dash, Angela Davis, Brandon A. Wright Kodaly, and Hermann; and and Barbara McCullough the entire Duo by Schulhoff. for “Filmmaking in Troubled Online Trivia Night will Visit concordiaplayers.org Times” on October 7. On be hosted on Zoom on each for more information. October 22, Nuotama Bodo- participant’s desktop comand Madeleine Hunt-Eh- puter and played on the Riverside Music Sessions mo rlich appear for “The Black smar tphone -based tr iv ia Announced in Red Bank Surreal.” The final program, The second concert in Red “Experiments in Narrative,” game APP called Kahoot. Bank RiverCenter’s socially- features Garrett Bradley and Closed captioning for Trivia Nights can be made availdistant concert series, the Rungano Nyoni. able by request by emailRiverside Music Sessions, T he programs are co - ing info@stnj.org, one week is Saturday, October 3 at sponsored by the Universi- prior to the event. Riverside Gardens Park. ty’s Department of Art and ’80s Online Trivia Night The line-up is The Haven Archaeology. They are free with special guest Carl Gen- and open to the public. Ad- will feature questions on try at 11 a.m.; The Week- vance registration is encour- ’80s pop culture, including lings - Music of the Beatles aged. Visit arts.princeton. movies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; music groups like and More at 2 p.m.; and The edu/vis-film-series. Run DMC and The Bangles; Nerds at 5 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, October 4. McCarter Board of Trustees fashion trends like leg warmers and spandex; and nostalTo buy tickets, visit event- Welcomes New Members gic games and toys like Pac bite.org. At its first board of trust- Man and Care Bears. “In creating the River- ees meeting of the season, Broadway Online Trivia side Music Sessions, River- McCarter Theatre Center Night will be hosted by actor Center plans to reintroduce president Robert L. Caruso and Newark native Brandon live music in the parks in welcomed three new memA. Wright, who performed a socially-distant and safe bers to the board. This was the role of Harpo in the environment,” RiverCenter also the first meeting for national tour of The Color Executive Director Laura Sarah Rasmussen, McCartPurple at the State Theatre er’s new artistic director. Kirkpatrick said. “We are in 2020. The Broadwayworking with the Borough “McCarter is entering a themed triv ia w ill cover of Red Bank and our event new and exciting phase in everything from classic muproducer, Rue Events, to be our 90-year history,” said sicals like Grease and How in compliance with all cur- Caruso. “Our sixth artistic to Succeed in Business rent state and local guide- director, Sarah Rasmussen, Without Really Trying, to lines now and on event day.” began her tenure on August actors like Sutton Foster Concertgoers will be re- 1 and has already had a and Nathan Lane, to newer quired to wear masks as positive and energizing im- musicals like Newsies and they enter the park and are pact. This moment of forced Hadestown. escorted to their assigned, closure has created opportuThe special Holiday Trivia physically distanced seats, nities for the board and Mcis hosted by State Theatre’s and unless they are having Carter’s senior leadership own Suzie the Elf, who loves food and beverages. 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Save the Sourlands SoloFest Blends Art and Science

On October 10 at 8 p.m., the Sourland Conservancy will present a free, hourlong program combining nature documentar y and music festival to raise public awareness and funds to address a serious threat to the Sourlands, the third largest forested area in New Jersey and home to several threatened and endangered species. “We are losing over 1 million trees. That’s devastating,” said Sourland Conservancy Executive Director L aurie Cleveland. “Over 20 percent of the Sourland trees are ash, the highest concentration in New Jersey, and all these trees will be killed within the next few years by an invasive insect, the emerald ash borer. We are working to develop a reforestation plan in partnership with local, state, and national organizations that recognize the ecological importance of the Sourlands — and the impact of ash decline on our forest’s ability to clean our water and air, sequester carbon, and provide critical habitat.” The Sourland Conservancy’s popular Sourland Mountain Festival was canceled due to COVID-19, so Conservancy staff, volunteers, sponsors, partner organizations, and municipalities and worked together to create a new event to safely engage

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for deep thinking and longrange planning and we will use this time wisely.” Caruso added, “McCarter is very fortunate to welcome these new trustees to the board at this time. Their individual skill sets, talent, and dedication to the theatre and the performing arts are an important part of our future. We are grateful for their willingness to serve.” The new members are Christi Gautam, a community volunteer and former human relations specialist; Rita McGrath, author and professor at Columbia Business School; and Mark Thierfelder, partner, Dechert LLP. McCarter Theatre Center is at 91 University Place. Visit mccarter.org for more information.

SINGING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: Renowned tenor Jonathan Tetelman, who grew up in Princeton, is among those taking part in a combined nature documentary and music festival to benefit the Sourland Conservancy. the community in the effort to restore the forest. Musicians recorded original songs alone, or with a household partner, sur rounded by Sourland landscapes including St. Michaels Farm Preser ve, Hunterdon County Sourland Mountain Preser ve, Baldpate Mountain, Hidden Spring Lavender Farm, and Unionville Vineyards. Featured musicians include Hopewell native Danielia Cotton; Abbie Gardner and her husband Craig Akin of Jersey City, who premiere a new song, Cypress Tree; Stacey and A lan S chulman, the As Is Jazz duo, of Llewellyn Park; and rising opera star and New Jersey native Jonathan Tetelman. T h e s ig nat u re p e r for mance features an ensemble of over a dozen musicians who were recorded performing alone in iconic Sourland settings combined as one in the studio of music director Cliff Wilson of Princeton. Wilson also co-produced the original documentary upon

which the event is based, The Sourlands: A New Jersey Treasure. Approximately half the program will be a documentary focusing on the beauty and ecology of the Sourlands, as well as the serious threats facing the forest, as described by nearly a dozen naturalists and scientists, including Jim Amon, Rush Holt, Sharyn Magee, Jennifer Rogers, Hannah Suthers, and foresters from the New Jersey Forest Service. They will focus on the importance of the Sourlands in terms of wildlife protection, water quality, climate, history, and recreation. The program will premiere for free on YouTube at 8 p.m. on October 10, followed by an “After Party” at 9 p.m. on Zoom. Visit Sourland. org/solofest for additional information, to purchase event merchandise and After Party tickets, to preview music performances, or to donate funds for planting native trees and shrubs in the Sourlands.

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SAMPLER ART: The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton now presents an online exhibit featuring samplers made by girls in the 18th and 19th century. The collection can be viewed at barracks. org/samplercollection.

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The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton has announced the opening of a new online exhibit, “Sampler Collection,” featuring 19 samplers made by girls in the 18th and 19th century. The collection can be viewed at barracks.org/samplercollection. Needlework was an essential part of a young girl’s education during the 18th and 19th centuries. Typically created by girls ranging in age from 8 to 15 and working under the instruction of a teacher, samplers demonstrated the individual’s necessary skills of sewing or mending for their future home life. Depending on the skill and age of the creator, samplers could range from simpler “marker samplers” to embroidery with beautiful landscape subjects resembling paintings. Considered art in their own right, samplers have come to be valuable for another reason, as oftentimes they are the only physical representation left of

everyday women of the past. Usually girls would include their name, age, date of birth, and hometown (or some combination thereof) into their stitching, leaving a written record of their existence. The Old Barracks Association is proud to display these pieces and the stories that can be pieced together about the lives of the women who created them. The collection has always been of interest to the museum’s curator, Rebecca Heiliczer, who said of the project, “Exploring the lives of these women, many of whom have been forgotten, has been fascinating, frustrating, and even humbling at times. It is a privilege to research their stories and present it to the public.” For more information, visit barracks.org.

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experiences designed to activate downtown Princeton on Saturdays throughout the fall. Following the successful run of the “Stronger Together” mural celebrating the resiliency of the Princeton community, the Arts Council kicked off the “Art and About” series with a new “Vote” mural at the corner of Witherspoon and Spring Streets. Pottery in Action was the next event on September 26, with ACP Executive Director and ceramic artist Adam Welch in action on the potter’s wheel on Hinds Plaza. T he f u n cont i nue s on October 3 from 12-4 p.m. when the Arts Council adds bursts of color and creativity to the streets of Princeton. Find artists working downtown as temporary sidewalk chalk murals come to life. On October 10, from 12-4 p.m., grab your easel and pick a spot around town to let the surroundings inspire your next work. Sketch or paint your favorite place to join the Paint Out movement. Passersby can enjoy seeing local artists at work and all paintings created during the Paint Out will be featured in a future exhibition at the Arts Council. To register, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org/art-about. On October 17, from 12-3 p.m., use your voice for PopUp Poetr y. Find ACP on Hinds Plaza and create your own six-word poem to be displayed in a collaborative poetry installation. Then join them for an outdoor edition of Story & Verse, a poetry and spoken word open mic at Pettoranello Gardens A mphit heater, Mountain Ave., from 3-5 p.m. The six-week series of public art-inspired pop-up experiences will conclude on Saturday, October 24 from 12-8 p.m. with Princeton’s first ever Augmented Reality

The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers will offer a variety of virtual programs in October, from longtime favorites to new ways of engaging with other art lovers. Note that the museum building remains closed to the public and inperson programs are suspended until further notice. Although the exhibition “Angela Davis—Seize the Time” is postponed due to the pandemic, the exhibition catalogue is now available and the Zimmerli invites the public to a virtual book launch on October 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Museum interim director Donna Gustafson, who co-curated the exhibition, is joined for an online conversation by co-curator Gerry Beegan, an associate professor in Design at Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts, as well as catalogue contributors Nicole Fleetwood, professor of American studies and art history at Rutgers, and Lisbet Tellefsen, who compiled the private archive that inspired the exhibition.

The panel discusses the scholarly interests and collaborative efforts that coalesced around Angela Davis as a subject for an exhibition — which documents her life, influence, and enduring activism over the past 50 years — and its relevance to the current political moment. The book launch is free and open to the public, but requires advance online registration via Zoom. Attendees also receive a 30 percent discount code to purchase the book through The University of Chicago Press. The Zimmerli teams up with Rutgers Global for two social events. On October 6, one of the museum’s mos t p opu lar pro g ra m s transforms into Art Before/ After Hours, featuring two live streams, as well as recorded content, from 9 to 10 a.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Explore the Zimmerli exhibition “’It makes me think of that awful day…’ The Natural World in the Anthropocene,” which examines humankind’s place within – and impact on – the natural world. The program includes a virtual tour, a reflection by Rutgers Human E colog y professor Mar y Nucci, and a live Q&A with the curators. No preregistration required. Get creative at Friendship Fridays on October 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. or 4 to 6 p.m., as the Zimmerli joins the Rutgers Global weekly pop-up lounge. Enjoy an art activity led by Zimmerli teaching artist – and Rutgers alum – Wes Sherman. No previous experience or special materials required. Interactive art-making experiences for young artists and families return on Zoom in October. Art Together,

offering free art activities that encourage families to be creative, moves to the first Saturday, October 3. Art Adventures meets virtually on eight Tuesdays, beginning October 13. Open to artists of all skill levels between the ages of 7 and 14, these afterschool sessions explore a variety of mediums and methods. For complete details and registration information, visit our zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu. Zimmerli members are invited to a virtual curatorial conversation about the museum’s exhibition “Everyday Soviet: Soviet Industrial Design and Nonconformist Art (1959-1989)” on October 15 at 11 a.m. Join Julia Tulovsky, curator of Russian and Soviet Nonconformist Art at the Zimmerli, and Alexandra Sankova, director of the Moscow Design Museum for a live talk about this exhibition, the first in the United States to explore Soviet industrial design and material culture from the postwar era. More than 300 objects on loan from the Moscow Design Museum – marking the first time they have traveled to the United States – include household items, fashion, posters, and sketches of products and interiors. These objects are juxtaposed with a selection of approximately 85 artworks from the Zimmerli’s Norton and Nancy Dodge Collection of Nonconformist Art from the Soviet Union, offering a holistic examination of the ways in which design and art developed concurrently. For more information, visit zimmerlimuseum.rutgers. edu.

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Artists Beatrice Bork and Joe Kazimierczyk will feature their nature-inspired paintings in the exhibit “In Our Nature,” on view October 8 through November 1 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. Bork and Kazimierczyk both draw their inspiration from their outdoor experiences and say it’s simply in their nature to paint what they love. Kazimierczyk, an oil painter, expresses the beauty of the region’s landscapes, forests, and rivers. Bork’s watercolor paintings display a sensitivity to detail and composition, elevated through direct observation and love of her animal subjects. Bork, a resident of Hunterdon County, has worked to establish her career within the genre of animal art, focusing on birds. She has received many accolades, including numerous solo and juried exhibitions at regional galleries, various institutions, and museums throughout the U.S. and abroad. A professional artist for more than 25 years, Bork’s achievements include signature status in the prestigious international group, the Society of Animal Art“MELLOW YELLOW”: This watercolor by Beatrice Bork, a ists (SAA), where her work resident of Hunterdon County, is featured in “In Our Na- has been selected for several ture,” on view October 8 through November 1 at Artists’ “Art and the Animal” exhibits, and she was named as Gallery in Lambertville. one of the recipients of the

Don Eckelberry Award for outstanding bird art. Bork has had her work displayed in a variety of publications, and is proud to have had her work acquired by collectors from around the world. Kazimierczyk lives on the Sourland Mountain near Neshanic Station, and finds much of his inspiration in the area immediately surrounding his home. Having always been drawn to the beauty of nature, he said he finds most of his subject matter on the hiking and bicycling trips that he loves to take — whether near his home, or further afield. His painting is a natural extension of his ramblings and explorations of the countryside. Kazimierczyk has earned his accolades as a self-taught artist and has been exhibiting his work extensively for over 10 years. He is the recipient of many awards from the area’s most prestigious juried exhibitions — including Phillips’ Mill and Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie — as well as featured solo exhibits and articles in regional publications. Artists’ Gallery is located at 18 Bridge Street, in the heart of Lambertville. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit lambertvillearts.com.

Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. Arts Council of Pr inceton, 102 Withers p o on S t re e t, h as “A r t

a n d M u s i c : To u c h i n g Sound” through October 24. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton. org. D & R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has t he ongoi ng virtual galleries “Trail of Breadcr umbs : Nat ure in Fairytales” and “Portraits of Preservation: James Fiorentino Art.” The center is currently closed to 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 Conversation Continues” and “On the Forefront: Trenton’s Junior 1, 1916,” both in the museum and online. Timed tickets required. 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 “Paint DTown” through October, “R ising Tides : Contemporary Art and the Ecology of Water” through Ja nu a r y 10, a n d “Fe r n Coppedge: New Discoveries” through April 18. The museum is now open to the public. michenerartmuseum. org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Ro os evelt, New Jer s ey” through Januar y 24 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints Of New Jersey, 1761–1898.” Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, has the ongoing virtual exhibits “When Women Vote — The Old Barracks and the Anti-Suffrage Movement” and “Sampler Collection.” The museum is now open to the public. Advance tickets are required. barracks.org. Phillips’ Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope, Pa., has “91 s t A nnual Jur ied A r t Show” online through November 1. The mill is currently closed to the public. phillipsmill.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. The center is currently closed to the public. westwindsorarts.org.

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“NEAR HIGH BRIDGE”: This oil painting by Sourland Mountain resident Joe Kazimierczyk is featured in “In Our Nature,” on view October 8 through November 1 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

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commitment to dance was total and all-consuming. In her words: “It becomes a whole universe inside you.” Performing as principal dancer with ARB for many years, she also served as resident choreographer and ballet master. Barton was also on the faculty of Princeton Ballet School, where she was a senior teacher and choreographer for the demanding Summer Intensive program. She has also been a ballet faculty member at Princeton University, and is currently adjunct professor with the Rider University Music Theater Department. Choreography is a unique and vital part of the dance, and as she explains, “Choreography puts steps together to tell a story. Choreographers have something to say, a way of interpreting the music.” Widely recognized for her special blend of technical brilliance, artistic expression, and as a teacher and coach, she continues to bring those special qualities to her students in class. Artistic Expression The directors are joined at the Center by an exceptional group of experienced and dedicated dancers, choreographers, and teachers. D i r e c tor of P r i n c e ton Ballet School (PBS) for 30 years, Mary Pat Robertson has had a distinguished career in dance. She has performed with major companies, and studied with Merce Cunningham, Twyla Tharp, and David Howard. Among her many achievements at Princeton Ballet School was her creation of the PBS syllabus, and expansion of both enrollment and the summer program. She was cited by the U.S. Congress for her leadership at the school. ABT certified teacher and soloist Maria Youskevitch was an important part of PBS for 20 years. She has performed with Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, among other major dance companies, and also appeared on television. She brings 44 years of performing and teaching to Martin Dance. Principal dancer and choreographer, Kirk Peterson began dancing at 3 years old. He has performed at ABT and the San Francisco Ballet, among other companies, and has choreographed more than 50 ballets worldwide. As a faculty member at Martin Center for Dance, he knows that ballet is not learned from books. It takes one generation of dancers teaching the next generation, passing on to them technical skills and depth of experience, so every student can flourish. High Hopes Opening in January of this year, the Martin Center had high hopes to share their founders love of dance with the community. Then, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated changes and adaptations to meet the challenge. “Actually, we had instituted Zoom classes even before the virus, so we were able to work with that,” says Martin. “We still have virtual classes along with on-site, which we were able to resume in July.” The location is a 5,000-square-foot former

THE PLACE TO DANCE: “In the classes, everyone wants to do well, so when they see they are making progress, they work harder. The greater portion of our students are serious about it,” says Douglas Martin, who, with his wife Mary Barton, owns and directs Martin Center For Dance. Shown are advanced students in the Modern Technique class. warehouse with ample space, and they made suitable renovations conducive for a dance studio. “We put in the floors, known as ‘bounce floors,’ because they ‘give’ and are easier on the body,” he explains. “The space was great, and served our needs to offer plenty of room for dancing. We are able to accommodate 10 or 12 students in a class now, and even more when we don’t have to worry about the virus.” All Levels Classes are available for children and adults of all abilities. The youngest begin at 3, and Martin reports that the current oldest is 84. It is never too late to love to dance. Classes are arranged by age and ability, he explains. “The groups are broken down into children’s classes, student classes, and adult classes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. Each of the groups has a specific syllabus developed for their student body and level. Our teachers are specialists in each age group.” The class schedule is Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with sessions for the youngest students 45 minutes, and 1 hour and 15 minutes to an hour and a half for older students. Students are coming from Princeton and beyond, including Doylestown, Pa., Delaware, and New York City. Also, he adds, “stretch and exercise are an integral part of a dancer’s every day workout, and are incorporated throughout class. In addition to classical ballet study, we offer workout classes incorporating adult contemporar y dance and modern dance styles. These classes are open for all levels and are currently online only. “The classes are choreographed to accommodate home dance space,” he continues. “They are constructed to allow the dancers to fulfill the movement to their personal range of physicality and dance ability. They are appropriate for anyone wanting a thoughtful workout. No dance experience is necessary.” The benefits of ballet are extensive, believe the directors. “For children and students, it teaches focus and discipline, which help your

mind develop good skills for learning. It gets kids moving and develops a healthy body, which helps create a positive self-image. It helps create a healthy mind with v igorous physical act ivity and additional focus on moving to music (rhythm). It helps develop a good memory by constantly challenging the mind to remember new combinations in class. “In addition to exercise, studying dance gives an appreciation and education in fine arts, including music for movement and understanding the language of our bodies through dance and how we communicate with our bodies.” The students exhibit a great deal of enthusiasm, report the directors. Tenyear-olds often come four days a week, and it is not unusual for 13-year-olds to arrive eight times a week. Pleasure and Motivation Even when the students, especially teens, are tempted by an unending variety of outside activities, many of them remain focused on ballet, reports Martin. “Many are very serious. When you teach correctly and engage the students, the kids can see the road to success, and this becomes their pleasure and motivation. We teach them how to fulfill their creativity by being committed and working hard.” That is not to say there is no fun. “We are dedicated to bringing the joy of dance to everyone,” emphasizes Barton. “We are so encouraged with the response, and we hope that our students will love dance the rest of their lives. We are so glad to have the ability to continue doing what we have always loved, and being able to pass it on to others.” Adds Martin, “We want kids to go home every night and be glad they’ve been here dancing. They walk out of here happy.” He is happy, too. Happy that he can share his love of dance, and that it can become an enduring part of his students’ lives. “Mary and I know that this was all we ever wanted to do. We are in a wonderfully happy place in our lives.” or further information, class schedules, and for m at s, c a l l ( 609 ) 937-8878. Website: www. martinbartonarts.com. —Jean Stratton

Making Impact On and Off the Field for PLL, PU Alum Schreiber Helps League Thrive in Bubble

om Schreiber has made a big impact on and off the field in helping the fledgling Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) get off the ground. As the PLL started in 2019 with 14-week tourbased schedule taking place in 12 major-market cities, former Princeton University star midfielder Schreiber ’14 started working as an analyst for the league, focusing on player relations. On the field, Schreiber sparked the offense for the Archers Lacrosse Club squad, tallying 39 points on 15 one-point goals, a pair of two-point goals, and 20 assists. This summer, Schreiber and the PLL thrived through the COVID-19 pandemic as the league conducted its season in a bubble, holding in a PLL Championship Series in Herriman, Utah, from July 25-August 9. “We were there for three weeks, which is a long time,” said Schreiber, a 5’11, 205-pound native of East Meadow, N.Y. “On the back of a pandemic where you are really not socializing with anyone and for us, part of the pretravel process for COVID was that you had to selfquarantine for 14 days. I know that everybody took that pretty seriously so we were just starving for some social interaction. It was actually fun.” The Archers LC players had fun out in Utah, reconnecting with each other and welcoming some fresh faces to the squad. “There was good bond and it was cool bringing in the new guys too,” said Schreiber. “Starting something from scratch, you do have a sense of pride in establishing what that organization and team is going to be all about. Of the seven teams, I think we had the most returners and the fewest amount of new guys. It was definitely cool bringing those new guys back up to speed and to continue to build off of what we started last year.” O v e r t h e y e a r s , S c hreiber has developed a deep bond with Archers LC head coach Chris Bates, who was the Princeton coach from 2010-16 and now guides the boys’ lax program at the Episcopal Academy (Pa.). “The relationship between a college coach and his players and a professional coach and his players is different,” said Schreiber. “One is not better than the other, it is just different. It has been very cool to experience both. With coach Bates moving on from Princeton and having that ability to reconnect after something like that happening has been great. The Episcopal thing especially with this, seems like a pretty good fit overall. He seems super happy.” Adding to Schreiber’s comfort level with the club is the connection he has with former Princeton teammate and fellow Archers LC midfielder Ryan Ambler ’16.

“He has elevated himself to the top tier of players in the league, which has been really cool to see,” said Schreiber. “What I think a lot of people don’t see is the sacrifices Ryan has made in the background. He lives in New York City and took a different role at his company that would allow him to train a little bit more for the PLL. He has taken the train out and is shooting with me on Long Island after work. He made a lot of sacrifices that not a lot of people would and it shows. I don’t think you will find a single player in that whole league where the team would be as happy for him as we are. He is very popular around our team and guys couldn’t be happier for him.” Over group play at the PLL Championship Series, the Archers LC proved to be a team to reckon with, posting a 3-1 record and earning the third seed for the elimination round. “Any time you step on the field, you want to win,” said Schreiber. “We wanted to win games and we made decisions to win games but more importantly in the kind of environment that we were in Utah was to peak at the right time and to keep getting better. We had the most familiarity out of all the teams but bringing in Grant Ament (Penn State’s all-time scoring leader) changes our offense and bringing in Eli Gobrecht (a former Ithaca College standout) on the defensive side of the ball changes our defense a fair amount too. We had to adjust, all for the better because those guys are awesome players. It was about getting those guys acclimated and getting acclimated to them and just trying to get better every time.” Producing one of their better efforts, the Archers LC defeated the Atlas 11-9 in the opening round of knockout competition to advance to the semifinals. “We knew what that team was capable of, we are never going to be guilty of overlooking anyone,” said Schreiber, who tallied three goals and two assists in the victory. “We played a tough game against them and we did

some good things and we were able to get a win. There are no easy wins in this league, especially in a format like that where you are playing one game after another. The guys are gassed, it was definitely tough. It was probably a degree more physical than last year probably just because of the competitiveness.” The Archers suffered a tough loss in the semis, falling 11-9 to the Chaos on August 6. “It really comes down to we started slow, we were down 8-3 at one point and we battled back,” recalled Schreiber, who notched two goals and an assist in a losing cause. “We ended up winning the second half, but it just wasn’t enough to come back. There were some opportunities probably left on the table. We put our defense in bad positions, giving them transition looks and leaving them a little vulnerable. It is one of those things, it was tough to turn the tide and the momentum.” While Schreiber was disappointed to bow out in the semis, he believed the league gained momentum through the Championship Series as the games were broadcast by NBC, NBCSN, and NBC Sports Gold and drew a strong social media following. “It is tough to bifurcate the two,” said Schreiber. “As a player, we didn’t win the championship. From a league perspective, I have a unique view into things, working for the league as well. It was really positive. More anecdotally, I have never had more people reach out and be in tune with what was happening, mentioning things that specially happened in the games. It was really cool to be part of that and live that life for a while, quite literally in a bubble.” That positive response has Schreiber believing that the PLL’s model of touring teams can work in the long term. “Behind the scenes there was a lot of research about what drives affinity in team sports and there is a lot of data that points to people following their favorite players,” said Schreiber.

“There is always going to be a strong sense of community and there will always be regional fan bases. The general thought is that it wasn’t sustainable on the field in the lacrosse world just yet. The tour can create a lot of buzz and create that interest combined with a strong social media effort and building up individual players from that social media standpoint. The goal was to get fans involved and what we have seen is that lacrosse fans gravitate towards certain teams despite not having a tie to the specific geographic area.” Schreiber, for his part, solidified his status as one of the PLL’s marquee players, winning the Gait Brothers Award as the league’s top midfielder for a second straight year. “It is always an honor to do that and have those sort of things; it doesn’t mean the world to me,” said Schreiber, totaling 16 points on 12 goals and four assists in his six games this summer. “The level of play in that league is off the charts and the other guys in that league up for that award were excellent. I think there were a few guys who weren’t finalists who were also really, really good so I am happy to be in their company. I want to continue to elevate what I am doing personally on the field. I try to get better and better every year and every time I am out there. That is really the goal at the end of day.”

Looking ahead to playing indoor (box) lacrosse this winter for the Toronto Rock of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), Schreiber plans to use the fall to elevate his conditioning. “I never have an off season and now I have a couple of months and I have the ability to really train versus just rehabbing and getting ready to play,” said Schreiber, who is also a stalwart for the U.S. national team, having scored the game-winning goal just before the buzzer in a 9-8 victory over Canada in the gold medal game at the 2018 World Lacrosse Championship. “I have had two injuries in the past three years,

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PU Sports Roundup PU Men’s Soccer Team Earns Academic Honor

The Princeton University men’s soccer team has again been honored as one of the college soccer programs recognized for excellence in the classroom as it has received a 2019-20 United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award. To be eligible, a team must have averaged a 3.0 team GPA or higher. The Tigers exceeded that standard, posting a 3.4 overall team GPA. Princeton was one of

341 men’s programs from all levels of college soccer to earn the honor. “I am proud to continue to work with outstanding young men who value their time in the classroom as much as they do their time on the field,” said Princeton head coach Jim Barlow ‘91. “The 2019-20 academic year required unprecedented adjustments and our student-athletes adapted on the fly and maintained their focus in remarkable ways.”

PU Hockey Alum Halpern Helps TB Win Stanley Cup

Jeff Halpern ’99 has experienced the championship feeling, having helped the Princeton University men’s

hockey team win the ECAC Hockey title in 1998. L ast Monday, Halper n enjoyed that feeling on a grander stage as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Dallas Stars 2-0 in Edmonton, Alber ta, to win the Stanley Cup Final 4-2. Halpern serves as an assistant coach for the Lightning, having been in that role since 2018. During his Princeton career, star for ward Halp ern tallied 142 points on 60 goals and 82 assists. He went on to enjoy a 14year career in the NHL as a player ,which saw him appear in 976 games and score 373 points on 152 goals and 221 assists.

Princeton Wrestling Adding 9 Freshmen

Coming off a 2019-20 season that saw the Princeton University wrestling team win its first Ivy League title since 1986 and earn a program-record four All-American accolades, among other highlights, the program is adding a nine-member Class of 2024 to bolster its lineup. T h e te a m’s f r e s h m a n group includes Blaine Bergey, a native of Cumming, G a ., w h o w r e s t l e d f o r Buford High at 157/165 pounds and had a 177-13 record in high school with two Georgia state titles ; Anthony Clark, a native of East Hanover, N.J., who wrestler for the Delbarton School as 133/141, posting a 140-10 record in high school and winning three New Jersey state titles; Nick Kayal, a native of Elmwood

Park, N.J., who wrestled for Bergen Catholic at 125 and went 139-33 in high school, earning medalist honors in New Jersey all four years; Nick Masters, a native of Acworth, Ga., who wrestled for Woodward at 133/141, posting a 240-7 record in high school and winning four state titles in Georgia and being recognized as a threetime NHSCA All-American; and Jonathan Miers, a native of Forks Township, Pa., who wrestled for Wyoming Seminary at 149 and posted a 122-23 record in high school, highlighted by being a 2018 Pennsylvania state runner and a third-place finisher at the 2018 Prep Nationals. Also Brandon Spellman, a native of Basking Ridge, N.J., who wrestled for the Pingry School at 125 and went 120-27 in high school,

finishing eighth at 113 at the New Jersey state championship in 2019; Mikey Squires, a native of Norwich, N.Y. , who wrestled for Norwich at 174/184, posting a 177-28 record in high school and make New York state finals in 2019 and 2020; Nathan Stefanik, a native of Nazareth, Pa. ,who wrestled for Nazareth at 157/165, going 103-37 in high school and becoming a two-time Pennsylvania state medalist. He will be joining his brother, Travis, who is two years into a Princeton career that has seen him qualify for two NCAA Championships; and Luke Stout, a native of Mt. Lebanon, Pa., who wrestled for Mt. Lebanon at 184/197, posting a 153-16 record and earning three top-four finishes in the Pennsylvania state tournament.

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READY TO POUNCE: Princeton High football player Dylan Angelucci patrols the field in a 2019 game. Senior Angelucci should be seeing action at safety and wide receiver this fall for PHS. The Tigers open their 2020 campaign by playing at Robbinsville on October 2. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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heavyweight from the past year. He is a big, strong kid and I hope he wreaks havoc in the middle of the field. The wrestlers know leverage. He is super strong, I would be a little nervous if I was a center and I saw him lined up. He is going to be a talented player for us, I am glad he came out for us. At defensive end, we have two good guys in Spadea and Richie. They will play at defensive end and at outside linebacker.” Santizo and Espinosa will be playing at middle linebacker along with sophomore Faysal Al-Qassab. “Our inside guys are Santizo, Espinosa, and Faysal,” said Gallagher. “Faysal is a good football player, he came from Georgia a couple of years ago. He is working hard so we are going to try to find a spot for him.” The defensive backfield will feature senior Dora Servil, senior Dylan Angelucci, sophomore Risshabh Bhardwaj, and junior Johnson. “In the secondary, we have got four guys,” said Gallagher. “We have Dora and Dylan back there. We have another sophomore, Risshabh, who is going to be our free safety. We are happy with him. Our last guy is Jaiden, he is probably going to play some corner for us.” In order to get back on the winning track, PHS will need to be more productive on both sides of the ball. “As far as success, in the end you want to see yourself in the win column,” said Gallagher. “At the same time, we are going to rely heavily on the seniors to build the program and get some excitement back. We have to score a lot more points than we did last year. I think our defense is going to be very stingy. We have some really good athletes. The key will be how quickly they can pick up the offense and defense.” Gallagher acknowledges that not being allowed to have scrimmages this fall will make it harder for the players to be at their sharpest. “The things you look for in scrimmages are no turnovers, ball security is huge,” said Gallagher. “We really haven’t been knocked around to where the ball can get jarred. Another thing is penalties, with false starts and all of that stuff. Tackling is going to be an issue. We do tackling everyday but it is form tackling. It is not tackling to the ground. All of that kind of stuff will be a concern.” PHS hopes to hit t he ground running as it starts the 2020 season on October 2 by playing at Robbinsville, who is coming off a 9-1 campaign. “We open up with a familiar team in Robbinsville, they have made some jumps,” said Gallagher. “Coach [Andrew] Patterson has got a formula over there, they don’t really break from that. It is a certain offense and a certain defense that they run and they have been doing it for many years. Last year was kind of a pinnacle for them, they run it extremely efficiently. Every game for us is going to be a dogfight. Robbinsville is a great opener to get our feet wet a little bit.” —Bill Alden

Displaying Upbeat Mentality in Preseason, PHS Field Hockey Primed to Make Most of Fall Heather Serverson is seeing a special spirit in the way her Princeton High field hockey team has dealt with practicing through the COVID-19 pandemic. “The girls have done a great job with it,” said PHS head coach Serverson, who guided the Tigers to a 144-1 record in 2019 as they advanced to the semifinals of both the Mercer County Tournament and the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional. “They keep coming earlier and earlier to practice because they are so excited to get there. They are saying it is the highlight of my day, I need to get outside. They just love it. I have never seen them so happy, nobody is complaining.” Serverson is happy to have senior co-captain Shoshi Henderson leading the team’s forward line. “Shoshi had been playing pretty well before her injury last year; she is one of our co-captains, so we are looking for her to show some leadership up front,” said Serverson, whose front line unit could also include junior Er in K iesewet ter, sophomore Erin Cooke, the Christopher twins, sophomores Hannah and Kayla, and senior Supansa Levine. The return of junior Olivia Weir, who was sidelined last fall due to injury, along with the development of senior Hailey Hawes should spark the PHS midfield. “Olivia is back, I am looking for some big contributions from her,” said Serverson, who will also be looking at junior Stella Matuskawa in the midfield. “I am looking for Hailey to step up, I think that is where she is going to be a good contributor. Toward the end of the season last year, we got her in at mid for some of the games and she was able to give some good contributions there.” The Tiger defense will be spearheaded by junior cocaptain Grace Rebak, and junior Aleena Inayat.

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“Grace is solid, she is either going to be in the middle of the defensive line or in the middle on the mid line,” said Serverson, whose back line unit will also include sophomore Gianna DiGioacchino. “She is going to be a huge driving force for our defense. She is a such a solid, steady person, not just player. I have never seen the girl frazzled, I have never seen her angry. Aleena played a lot last year, I think she played every game, every second for us. She played the side back. She is playing more offensively this year. In my mind, Grace and Aleena might be the push in the backfield that we can really rely on. Aleena has that same temperament like Grace, she is very solid.” Junior Frankie deFaria is turning heads at goalie as she succeeds graduated standout Grace Cooke. “Somehow she looks as though she has been practicing the entire quarantine and she hasn’t,” said Serverson. “Her athleticism has improved over quarantine, I don’t know how she did it. She is making amazing saves in practice. She is a very, calm solid player as well and that is why Aleena, Grace, and Frankie blend so well together. They are all really calm, cool, and collected. They work well together, they coach each other. They are very receptive to the coaching from each other. It works on the field.” While PHS has the talent to maintain its winning tradition, that is not the main focus this fall. “We are just happy to play games,” said Ser verson, whose team opens its 2020 season by playing at Hamilton West on October 1. “We don’t even care if we win or lose, we are just so happy to play. Because we only have three seniors, we are looking to develop for this year and next year as well.” —Bill Alden

GRACEFUL MOVE: Princeton High field hockey player Grace Rebak controls the ball in a game last fall. Junior defender/midfielder and co-captain Rebak will help key the PHS defense. The Tigers open their 2020 season by playing at Hamilton West on October 1. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Looking to Build on Superb 2019 Campaign, PHS Boys’ Soccer Working Hard Through COVID Going with a young lineup on 2019, the Princeton High boys’ soccer team got better and better as the season unfolded. “We won 14 games and led the CVC (Colonial Valley Conference ) in shutouts; Nick [Petruso] was the leading goal scorer in the league,” said longtime PHS head coach Wayne Sutcliffe, who guided his team to a 14-7 record last fall. “We went to the Mercer County Tournament semi and the sectional quarterfinal. That is an excellent season.” Dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the guidelines put in place for competition, PHS has been rolling with the punches as it looks at an unusual season in 2020. “It is more complex getting things started each day and then debriefing and releasing the team at the end of the training session,” said Sutcliffe, whose team is scheduled to start its 2020 campaign when it plays at Hamilton West on October 3.

“There are just many more details. Our guys have been fantastic. They are respectful of the guidelines and disciplined. I can’t say enough about how they are doing their part.” Those complexities haven’t dampened the joy the PHS players and coaches have felt in being reunited on the pitch. “They are excited to be out there and the coaching staff is too,” said Sutcliffe. “It was just so nice to see all of the players again this fall. It has been refreshing. It is just so great to be back with the team at Valley Road every day. We are very fortunate.” PHS is fortunate to have high-scoring senior star Petruso, who tallied 21 goals in 2019, leading its forward unit. “Nick looks to be in very good form, he has grown as a player,” said Sutcliffe, whose corps of forwards will also include senior Ian Pompliano, senior Youri Laoui, and sophomore Richard Wegmann.

ABOVE THE REST: Princeton High boys’ soccer player Nick Petruso, right, soars high to head the ball in a game last fall. Senior Petruso, who led the Colonial Valley Conference (CVC) in goals last year with 21, will be the go-to finisher for the Tigers again this fall. PHS is slated to start its 2020 campaign when it plays at Hamilton West on October 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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“He spent a lot of time strength training during the lockdown. He is in good shape, he had a good first two weeks of preseason.” The PHS midfield will be bolstered by the return of seniors Rakuyo Tamada and Will Novak after injuries that sidelined them in 2019. “Rakuyo got his ankle cracked in the second game of the season so he was out for the season,” said Sutcliffe. “He rehabbed and did well. He played all spring and summer. He is back, his form is excellent right now. He can unlock a defense and he is a creative center midfielder. Will is a center midfielder and has also had a good preseason. These are two players that we have got back full time; their impact is seen and felt every day.” Sutcliffe believes he has a number of midfielders who can make an impact in senior Rafa Davis Grandi, junior Breno Azevedo, junior Nico Carusone, senior Andrew DeLuca, junior Owen Deming, senior Drew Petrone, and junior Charlie Novak. “Breno and Rafa are Brazilians, so they can speak Po r t u g u e s e d u r i n g t h e game,” said Sutcliffe. “We have a plethora of midfielders with Nico, Andrew DeLuca, Owen, Drew, and Charlie.” The PHS back line features an experienced group of seniors in the Parker twins, Ethan and Dylan ; Simon Sheppard; James Novak; and Alex Milley, along with sophomore Jack Serxner. “The Parker t w ins are both seniors now and they have a lot of experience, Ethan and Dylan have been great,” said Sutcliffe. “We also have Simon and James Novak at left back; and Alex, Simon, and Ethan are center backs. Dylan is a wide back as is James. We have a promising sophomore in Jack, he is an outside back too.” At goalie, senior Jared Bell is poised for a big final campaign. “Jared is the starter, it is his third year and he has a lot of minutes played during his career,” said Sutcliffe. “He led the CVC in shutouts last year with 12. Along with our back four and collective defending, that was one of our highlights of last season.” Noting that PHS is slated to play a schedule including nearly all of its CVC foes and hopes to make the state sectional, Sutcliffe wants his players to savor the moment as they go for titles. “I would say that the No. 1 goal is that we want to enjoy being out there, that is an expectation that we have,” said Sutcliffe. “We want to have a level of success that we can be proud of at the end, whatever that is. We also want our senior class to have a great season. We want to win the league and we want to win the section, those are the two trophies.” —Bill Alden

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PHS Girls’ Soccer Thrilled to Be on Field, Focusing on Developing Potent Offense For the Princeton High girls’ soccer team, its preseason training has centered on getting the most out of every moment on the field. With the 2020 season in doubt for months due to COVID-19 pandemic, the PHS players were more than appreciative when the Board of Education gave the green light for fall sports to proceed. “They are thrilled; we keep on focusing on the fact that look we are here and who would have really thought and that we would be on the field in person with games next weekend,” said Rodriguez, whose team is coming off an 8-6-3 campaign last fall and starts its 2020 season by hosting Hamilton West on October 3. “We are maximizing this opportunity and really, really enjoying it. The girls are positive about it. We have gotten through our team selections, we have announced our captains (seniors Lily Gabriello, Phoebe Frankel, and Greta Bush along with junior Sophia Lis) and we are excited for the season to happen.” For the most part, practices have been business as usual once the players get on the field. “It has been great, being with the girls and having practice,” said Rodriguez. “Once we get started and just before we finish, it feels pretty much normal. I am screaming directions with a mask on. They are mask free, they are training, and they are competing. They are doing all of the things that they normally would have, apart from reminding them being six feet apart and things like that. In the shooting lines, you can’t stand next to each other and talk closely like you used to. That is the only real difference that I see when we are training. It is more the arrival and the departure that we have to be very cautious of and the pasta parties that we can’t have, and the senior celebrations with food. It is all the extras that you miss out on that are so important.” Determined to do all they can to have a season, the players have been diligent in following the protocols. “The security guards that are on staff to make sure that we are all following rules and checking in, they are like ‘look at those girls, they are doing everything right,’” said Rodriguez. “Of course they are, they don’t want to lose their season. I think all of our seniors have a voice on our team and are natural leaders to begin with. People gravitate to what they say and what they do. It is not just out seniors, it is our junior class as well.” Rodriguez is looking for Lis, who was sidelined in 2019 as she recovered from a leg injury, and sophomore Megan Rougas, to develop into a lethal one-two punch at forward. “Sophia returning is going to be a huge thing for us; her partner in crime Megan is going to shake some things up there,” said Rodriguez. “Sophia is 100 percent, she is full steam ahead and is looking strong. Megan

brings speed for sure but her foot skills are really strong as well. I think the combination of those two is going to be pretty good.” PHS features some very good players in the midfield, highlighted by senior Vanessa Ponce, sophomore Sarah Granozio, and junior Naomi Bazar. “Vanessa, for sure, will be leading the way; we also have Sarah that nobody in the CVC got to see,” said Rodriguez, noting that Granozio was sidelined due to injury in 2019. “She lost a season that she didn’t anticipate losing, she is a very strong middie for us. Naomi is somebody who is quiet but she is tricky. She got some minutes last year but I think she is going to be in the mix a lot this year.” Along the back line, the Tigers boast a battle-tested unit led by Bush and fellow seniors in Grace Heilbronn, Ava Thomson, Gabriello, and Frankel. “Greta is looking like the same Greta, full of spunk, energy, and hustle; she is tenacious wherever we put her,” said Rodriguez. “Grace runs up the flank and is in the mix on defense.

We are looking at other girls in the back to be real solid for us like Ava, Lilly, and Phoebe.” At goalie, Rodriguez believes that junior Moji Ayodele could emerge as a star. “Moji has been waiting her turn, she is going to be fun to watch,” said Rodriguez. “She is high energy and very tall; with her wingspan and her jumps, she is going to save some game changers for us. We are going to hear her back there a lot in a good way.” Looking ahead to the season, Rodriguez sees sharper finishing as the key to success for the Tigers. “We want to score a lot of goals this year, we haven’t been putting up the numbers like we have in years past,” said Rodriguez. “We want to get back to that possession game, building our attack. We want numbers in the attack and we want to put the ball in the net. We need to score t hose goals against t he tough teams, two, three, four of them, if necessary. We have got some finishers. They can be very selfish when needed and unselfish at the same time. We tell the players, ‘if you are on frame, you are going to goal.’” —Bill Alden

BUSHMASTER: Princeton High girls’ soccer star Greta Bush prepares to boot the ball up the field in a game last year. Senior defender and team co-captain Bush will provide energy and skill for the Tigers. PHS opens regular season play by hosting Hamilton West on October 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Pat Quirk wasn’t sure if his Hun School boys’ soccer team would ever hit the field for the 2020 season. With rivals Peddie and L aw rencev i lle c a nceli ng their fall sports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Quirk was relieved and grateful when Hun gave its teams the green light to start their season. “We are extremely lucky that the school is letting us have this activity,” said Raider head coach Quirk, who is in his 13th season at the helm of the program and guided the squad to a 6-10-3 record last fall as it advanced to the state Prep A semifinals and the Mercer County Tournament quarterfinals. “I think we are the only MAPL (Mid-Atlantic Prep League) school that is trying to have competition.” While Hun is savoring the chance to compete, it is being cautious as it trains. “Our school was very conservative when it came to allowing us to practice over the summer,” said Quirk. “They gave us a week in August and then we hit that state two-week dead period. They allowed us to come out and we started tryouts on September 14. We just split into a junior varsity and varsity on Wednesday so the varsity has only really been playing together for the last three days. That is the biggest thing we tell them — you guys hold the season in

your hands. Basically, we are still playing with masks on when we are practicing.” The Raider players are thrilled to be back together. “They are excited, especially the seniors,” said Quirk, whose team starts its 2020 campaign when it hosts the Life Center Academy on October 3. “They saw what happened to the spring athletes. We just keep saying that the goal is going to look different this year as a whole. The overall goal is always just to get better each day and to have fun with your friends and just to enjoy the opportunity that we have.” A lot of players should get the opportunity to see action this fall for Hun. “As long as I can remember, we haven’t had this deep a roster,” said Quirk. “We have 19 kids and I would say one through 18 would probably see the field any day. It is going to be tough; we are going to have to find spots for guys.” At forward, Quirk has a number of guys who could fill that spot in senior Amar Anand, sophomore Mas similiano Verduci, senior Levin Willems, and junior Hector Suriel. “Amar can score a lot of goals so we could put him up there top as a senior and leader,” said Quirk. “We are still toying with a couple of ideas. Mas scored a couple of goals for us last year and he is looking pretty good. Levin can get mixed

in up there. Hector is a new kid from the Dominican who just got out of quarantine, he was late getting to school. We are expecting him to play up top as well.” Across the midfield, junior Osman Bayaz toglu, sophomore Tyler Stark, junior Aden Spektor, freshman Conor Frykholm, and sophomore Will Zeng are in the mix. “We have Osman in the midfield and maybe Tyler and Aden,” said Quirk. “Conor is a freshman that came up from the middle school and has been doing well in practice. Will will probably play somewhere in the midfield.” On defense, Quirk will be looking at junior Jack Tarzy, junior Lucas Mazzoni, junior John Balian, junior A.J. Torres, and freshman Joey Bucchere, among others. “We see Jack right now in the back, he has played there a little bit in the past and he does well with the game in front of him and distributing,” said Quirk. “Also in the back will be Aiden or Tyler; whoever is not in the midfield will probably play back there. Lucas has been pretty strong for us on the left side. He will be playing in a wingback area. John will also be on defense and A.J. will be too. We have a new freshman Joey who reminds me of Gibson Campbell ’20. He has got pace and a lot of ball control.”

Senior star goalie Alex Donahue will be controlling the defensive end of the field for Hun. “Alex has one more year, he got bigger and he worked hard,” said Quirk. “As soon as gyms were open, he got going and was back into it. He is a voice in the back. He can control his back line and distribute the ball.” W hile 2020 figures to be an unusual year as Hun nav igates the COV ID -19 situation, Quirk believes his players will make the most of things. “It is just enjoying the opportunity that we have and working to come together as a team,” said Quirk. “We are going to get this opportunity right now to train with each other and to really grow as a unit and really build this bond that we continually talk about. It is just supporting each other, being good teammates with each other.” —Bill Alden

The Princeton Recreation Department is now holding registration for its girls’ basketball clinics. The clinics are open to grades 4-9 and will take place at Grover Park located at Princeton Shopping Center. The sessions will take place on October 3, 10, and 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This clinic series is open to Princeton residents as well as Cranbury residents and non-residents who attend school in Princeton. The grades 4-6 clinic will be held from 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. while grades 7-9 clinic will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information on the programs and to register, log onto princetonrecreation.com.

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GETTING A LEG UP: Hun School boys’ soccer player Jack Tarzy displays his skills in a game last fall as he controls the ball under pressure. Junior defender/midfielder Tarzy figures to be a key player for the Raiders this fall. Hun begin its 2020 campaign by hosting Life Center Academy on October 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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The Princeton Recreation Department will be offering a variety of fall programs for area youth. The programs range from a boys’ basketball clinics series for those in grades 4-9 to instructional lacrosse and flag football for those in grades K-3. The lacrosse and flag football programs will be offered in partnership with the U.S. Sports Institute (USSI). All programs will be held at Grover Park in the Princeton Shopping Center. The USSI is a professional full-time sports provider that works with recreation departments and community organizations all over the country. All programs are taught by USSI staff in a safe and structured environment that allow participants to experience a variety of sports while emphasizing fun. Adaptations are in place to ensure social distancing and to prevent sharing of equipment. As for boys’ basketball clinics, the second session will be taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October 6-22. (Grades 4-6 will be held from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. and grades 7-9 will go from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. The fee is $40 per session for Princeton residents. (If space is available, the program will open up to non-residents.) Registration for the second session was slated to begin on September 22. Flag football will be offered to g rades K-3 on Saturdays from September 26-November 7. The fee is $157 for Princeton residents and $190 for non-residents. Lacrosse will be offered to grades K-3 on Wednesdays from September 30 to October 30. The fee is $117 for Princeton residents and $150 for non-residents. For more information on the programs and to register, log onto princetonrecreation.com.

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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.

Veteran Coach Burroughs To Helm PDS Boys’ Hoops

Emerging from a strong field of candidates, Eugene Burroughs has been named as the head coach of the Princeton Day School boys’ basketball team. In addition, Burroughs will work at the school as an admission associate and athletics liaison in the PDS Admission Office. He succeeds Doug Davis, a former Hun School and Princeton University hoops star who led the team for the past two seasons. Burroughs is taking the reins of a strong program that has won two state Prep B titles in the last five years and returns a number of starting players from last season’s squad. With a more than 20-year career coaching at both the collegiate and professional levels, Burroughs brings a varied background to the Panther hoops program. Most recently, Burroughs worked in the NBA’s G league as associate head coach of the Aqua Caliente Clippers in Ontario, Calif., and head coach of the Delaware ’87ers (now the Delaware Blue Hens) in Wilmington, Del., after spending two years as a shooting coach with the Philadelphia ’76ers. His 18 -year collegiate coaching career included assistant coaching positions at American University, Hofstra University, and Marist College, and associate head coaching roles at the U.S. Naval Academy and Penn State University. At Hofstra, he was an assistant for current Villanova head coach and two-time NCAA Tournament winner Jay Wright. Burroughs was a talented player in his own right as a former Division I team player, captain, and NCAA All-Rookie Team selection at the University of Richmond. A graduate of the Episcopal School (Pa.) outside of Philadelphia, he also has a deep appreciation for the role athletics plays at a top-tier independent school. “There is a deep pull for me to take a leading role in basketball player and team development at this level,” said Burroughs. “The high school years are such a critical time for athletes in shaping their sports career trajectories. I see major opportunities at Princeton Day School to help scholar athletes maximize their potential while also contributing to a team culture that prizes clarity, positive energy, sportsmanship, and common goals.”

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Robert Fomalont M.D. Robert Fomalont M.D., of Cr a n b u r y, N e w J e r sey, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 27,

2020 due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 85. Born in Philadelph ia to Celia and Jack Fomalont, Bob (often referred to as Rob) grew up in West Philadelphia and graduated with friendships that lasted a lifetime from We s t Ph i ladelph ia H igh School in 1952. He completed undergraduate studies at Temple University in 1956. After receiving his medical degree from Hahne m a n n Me d ic a l C ol le ge in 1960, he was commissioned in the United States Navy where he served in the Medical Corps as a Lieutenant. Following his service, Dr. Fomalont was a founding physician of Princeton-Nassau Pediatrics in Princeton, NJ. He remained with this growing medical practice his entire career, caring first for thousands of children and then for their children a generation later. He was loved by his patients and their parents — sharing a smile, or a joke, and often wearing a brightly colored tie that told the kids he was there for them. Dr. Fomalont became a pioneer in the emerging specialties of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disabilities and helped countless children address these previously unmet medical needs. In 2004 he retired to a new home in Cranbury, NJ. D r. Fo m a l o n t l i v e d a full life filled with love together with his wife and high school sweet hear t, Bobbi ( nee Nar ish ), un til she predeceased him in 2016. They traveled to Africa, went on cruises,

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and thought Paris was the most romantic city in the world. You could often find them enjoying a fine meal and a Broadway show, opera, or ballet in NYC, or dining in and around Princeton before attending a performance at the McCarter Theatre. Being an avid reader, his home was filled with stacks of newspapers, magazines, medical journals, and books of all genres. Dr. Fomalont was also involved with CW W and The Old Guard of Princeton, NJ, for many years. For decades after retiring, Dr. Fomalont was often approached in public venues by former patients, friends, and acquaintances who were thrilled to see him and to remember and thank him for how he had cared for them. Dr. Fomalont thrived being sur rounded by fam ily. After marrying Bobbi i n 1975, t h e i r bl e n d e d family included eight children ; Michael Fomalont, Joel Fomalont, Susan (Tom) Fomalont Sloan, Bud (Sindey) Dranoff, Sue Sabogal, Dede (Peter) Horowicz, Lisa (Michael) Connors, and Judi ( Harvey) Malove. Along with their spouses and 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Dr. Fomalont’s “immediate” family included 35 people. He will be greatly missed. Due to Covid-19 considerations, services are private. Charitable donations in the memory of Dr. Fomalont are requested to be sent to McCarter Theatre Center (mccarter.org/ donate). To send condolences to the family, visit orlandsmemorialchapel.com.

Elaine was a member of the Plainfield Junior League and The Plainfield Country Club. She and Jack were members of The Mantoloking Yacht Club, Hilton Head Golf Club, Bedens Brook Club, and The Nassau Club. Elaine was also a member of The Present Day Club and The Jamestown Society. Her direct ancestor was John Rolfe and Pocahontas, who were the first settlers in Jamestown, VA, in 1608. Elaine loved to entertain. She did it well and her many friends enjoyed her efforts. Her other passion was travel. She and Mr. Green extensively toured the Far East as well as India, Iran, Nepal, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Turkey and Africa. With Jack she often traveled to Europe as well as Norway, Sweden, Russia, and England. In the later years they enjoyed traveling by ship — twice around South America, South Pacific Islands, Australia, New Zealand, Panama Canal, and t he Med iter ranean. She visited more than 145 countries. For many years Elaine played and loved tennis before transitioning to golf, so she and Jack could enjoy the sport together. They played many courses in Ireland and Hawaii but loved the Bedens Brook course. She is sur vived by her daughter, Cynthia, and her husband, John Wappel of Flemington, and her son, Harold Chamberlain Green of Monkton, MD. She had four grandchildren: Whitney Trif and her husband Greg living in Mendham, NJ; Jonathan R. Wappel and his wife, Edyta, from Delaware Township; William Green and Charlotte Green from Reistertown, MD. She also has two great grandchildren, Scarlett and Wesley. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Memorial Service at the Trinity Church, Princeton, will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the MatherHodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

Elaine L. Gulick E la i n e L . G u l i ck, 95, of Skillman passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2020. She was born in Plainfield, NJ, and was the daughter of Berta Randolph Millar Loizeaux and Senator Charles Edward Loizeaux. She attended the Hartridge School and graduated from The National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C., then attended the Barmore School in New York City. In 1948 she married Alfred William Green, who joined the law firm of Carlson Wilhelm and Cook in New York City. A few years later he opened his own law firm in NYC. Mr. Green was a graduate of Princeton University and The Harvard Law School. During WWII he was captain of a motor torpedo boat and later served in the OSS. They lived in the Plainfield area for 20 years and had two children, Cynthia and Harold. Mr. Green died at the age of 49 in 1971. In 1976 Elaine married Jack Gulick from Princeton, moved there in 1978, building a house on Nelson Ridge Road where they lived for 35 years.

Sophia Hugel Zaininger Sophia Hugel Zaininger took her last breath on September 24, 2020. Born in 1929 in Galicia, Poland, before the outbreak of WWII, Sophia lived her earliest years in a patriotic Ukrainian family. In 1944, as the Soviet army approached her hometown L’viv for the second time, Sophia’s widowed mother took her young daughter and two younger sons and fled. Fate would lead them to southern Germany, where Sophia continued her studies in the schools organized by the displaced Ukrainian diaspora. Being more interested in socializing than in mathematics, she was introduced by a friend to a handsome young Bavarian, who would finish her diagrams of conical sections, allowing her to complete her Abitur. One thing

led to another and a year after Sophia and her family had immigrated to NYC, Karl joined her there. Their partnership lasted another 69 years, until Karl’s passing in 2018. Together, as they built Karl’s career as a research scientist and professor, raised a family, built houses, collected art, supported Ukrainian causes, and traveled the world, their home was always filled with friends from around the globe. Sophia’s ability to make any visitor feel welcome was next to none. Her bountiful dinner tables were populated with visitors from all walks of life, including scientists, professors, business leaders, international exchange students, and even the neediest of immigrants, always bustling with conversation and storytelling. Sophia’s exquisite entertaining and culinary skills left guests spiritually and physically nourished. Sadly, Sophia struggled in the final decade of her life, especially following the painful and far too early demise of her youngest son from brain cancer. Though diminished during these years by dementia and back pain, which slowly eroded her true essence and joie de vivre, there were moments, even toward the end, when her zest for life bubbled up to produce a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye, evoking former times. Beyond all else, Sophia was devoted to her husband, children, and grandchildren, whom she loved with fervor. Predeceased by her son Mark and husband Karl, Sophia is survived by daughter Lydia; son Alexander with wife Amely and children Paula, Augustin, and Louisa; and Mark’s wife Leslie with children Charlotte and Luke. A memorial service will be held when gathering and travel are again permitted. The family welcomes any donations in honor of Sophia and Karl and asks that they be directed to the Ukrainian Museum or Ukrainian Institute in NYC.

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in-law Ann P. Davison and Claire F. Allen (Ronald); his nieces and nephews Sara, Ryan, and Scott Davison, Melissa Wiltsey (Craig), Emily Allen (Jason Kok), and Kyle Allen; great-nephew Oliver Wiltsey; and many friends, cousins, and wonderful neighbors. He was a wonderful cat Dad to Lightning, Tuna, and Queenie. The family would like to thank Princeton Hospice, especially Liz, Heather, and Marie. Mass of t he Chr ist ian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, S eptem ber 30, 2020 at St Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau Street, Princeton and all are invited to attend. A memorial will be held at a later date when we can give him a proper send off. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that memorial contributions may be made to Christine’s Hope for Kids or Princeton Hospice.

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BUYERS • APPRAISERS • AUCTIONEERS Restoration upholstery & fabric shop. On-site silver repairs & polishing. Lamp & fixture rewiring & installation. Palace Interiors Empire Antiques & Auctions monthly. Call Gene (609) 209-0362. 10-02-20 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

BIRDWELL MANOR Set among the lush rolling topography of Upper Bucks County, is Birdwell. This amazing estate property is a commercially built home that exudes style, sophistication and sensibility of the Hamptons.The home is set on 16 acres with only one other home that is not visible.The long drive brings you to the gates and beyond is your first glimpse of this turreted slate roof and front porch. The home, a shy 7000 square feet, boasts a tiled solarium front room, Chef?s kitchen with secondary prep kitchen, Caretakers/Au pair suite and two other guest bedrooms. The Great Room with vaulted ceiling offers a wall of French doors that lead to an open yard for either a new pool or the opportunity to refurbish the existing pool. The Great Room is contiguous with the cherry paneled library that is currently used as a home office. The master suite is an architecturally exciting space composed of the master chamber, his and her baths, huge walk-in closets that are all connected by a pyramidal glass ceiling atrium.The home has four fireplaces, a small gym and lower level living space waiting for completion. A separate guest cottage completes this magnificent canvas. Birdwell is an unexpected anachronism That showcases the brilliant fusion of a gifted architectural hand, a realization of a personal vision and the magical backdrop of Nature?s beauty. $995,000

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93 Andover Drive, Kendall Park Marketed by Vandana "Vani" Uppal Offered at $697,000

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AT YOUR SERVICE A Town Topics Directory

CREATIVE WOODCRAFT, INC. Carpentry & General Home Maintenance

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SWIMMING POOL SERVICE ~ Pool Repairs & Rebuilds

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Specializing in the Unique & Unusual CARPENTRY DETAILS ALTERATIONS • ADDITIONS CUSTOM ALTERATIONS HISTORIC RESTORATIONS KITCHENS •BATHS • DECKS

BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-15-21 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN?

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

A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf

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Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf FALL IS HERE! Have a yard sale & clear out some unwanted items Make sure to advertise in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf

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PRINCETON ELKS will be holding an outdoor Flea Market this Saturday, October 3, from 8-1 & will continue flea markets every Saturday throughout the Fall (weather permitting). Our Thrift Shop will be open Fridays 1-4 & Saturdays 8-1. Address: 354 Route 518, Skillman, near Route 601. People will be selling a wide variety of items. If you would like to sell, spaces are $10, bring your own table, set up any time after 7:30. No need to reserve ahead of time. Lots of bargains for the shoppers!! For information call: (609) 9218972. 09-30 MILLSTONE MOVING SALE: 22 Perrine Circle. Friday 10/2 & Saturday 10/3 from 9:30-3. Marge Carson leather chairs & ottoman, Bernhardt DR & BR furniture, Lillian August bar cabinet. Custom Brunswick pool table & accessories, Hickory Chair dining set, Pottery Barn table & chairs. Carpets, lots of accessories. The highest quality sale. Photos can be seen on estatesales.net, MG Estate Services. 09-30 WINDOW INSTALLATION at affordable prices. Windows directly from factory. zanderwindows.com, call John (609) 638-3599. 09-16-3t

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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 10/15. Call (609) 9245933; cldamerau@yahoo.com 09-30

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HOUSE FOR RENT: 4 miles North of Princeton. Secluded, quiet, 2 BR, 2 full baths, large living spaces. Parking included. $2,000/month. (609) 356-9971.

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ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC:

For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188.

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HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf

HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, masonry, etc. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www. elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com It’s time for deck rehabilitation & refinishing! You may text to request one of my job videos from my projects & receive it by text or email. STAY SAFE. tf CARPENTRY/ HOME IMPROVEMENT in the Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius Sesztak, (609) 466-0732 tf PERSONAL CARE/ CHILD CARE/COMPANION AVAILABLE: Looking for employment, live in or out. References available. Please call Cynthia, (609) 227-9873. 09-23-3t 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, $2,450. Available now. (609) 731-6904. 09-23-3t S&J CLEANING SERVICES: Free estimates & available references. Cande Villegas, House cleaning service provider. cande.villegas99@ yahoo.com, (609) 310-2797. General cleaning for Residential, Apartment & Office spaces. 09-30-3t HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE by Polish lady. Please call Monika for a free estimate. (609) 540-2874. 09-30-4t 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 09-23-8t 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. 09-23-8t 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 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 921-7469. 09-30-21 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

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