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Dual-Language Immersion Program Plans Expansion . . . . . 5 Bierman Announces Candidacy for Princeton Council . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Going to Extremes with Trenton’s Kovacs and Antheil . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NJSO Continues Winter Festival . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Niceties Premieres at McCarter . . . . . . . 16 Savage Joins ESPN College Hoops Broadcasting Team . . . 29 Senior Star Coit Energizing PDS Boys’ Basketball . . . . . . . . . 34
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Multifaith Service Honors M.L. King, Celebrates Diversity
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A congregation of almost 300 packed the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton on Monday night to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by the Princeton Clergy Association (PCA) and the Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA), the multifaith service was conducted by more than a dozen faith leaders from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim religions, with several area choirs and musicians also participating. Ruha Benjamin, chair of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Princeton and Princeton University associate professor of African American Studies, delivered the sermon: “The Year is 2069: What in the World Have We Done?” Reflecting on King’s message for our time, Benjamin urged, “Nothing short of a revolution of values, in King’s words, can lead to a shift from a thing society to a person society.” She was unsparing in providing facts and statistics revealing the forms of oppression in our society — a black child is 30 times more likely to be incarcerated in New Jersey than a white child, for example — but she insisted, “The facts alone will not save us. We have to foster a radically different imagination.” Benjamin called on the gathering to imagine a scene 50 years into the future in 2069, offering a lens to examine the present world and the possibilities of shaping it into a more just society. She returned to the theme of imagination, noting, “We must refuel ourselves for the work of making this vision real.” Alluding to a scene from Toni Morrison’s Beloved, Benjamin described the creation of “a sacred space in the wilderness as we reflect on how Dr. King’s message continues to speak to the freedom struggles of our day.” She added, “A new kind of world requires a new kind of people to build it.” Claiming that King’s approach resonates powerfully with the teachings of the Baha’i faith and its founder Baha’u’llah, Benjamin emphasized that the message of King is neither simple nor entirely comforting. “I’m not talking about the watered down, feel-good sound bites that get trotted out once a year,” she pointed out. “The message I’m talking about is the deeply discomforting diagnosis.” Continued on Page 8
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Following a phone call to NJ Transit Tuesday morning to find out when service on the Dinky train that connects Princeton with Princeton Junction would be restored, Mayor Liz Lempert was “extremely frustrated.” “They’re aware of the upcoming road closures on Alexander Street, but I haven’t gotten a date of when they are going to resume service,” she said. “It was important in the beginning of this closure that they finish, and now it’s critical.” NJ Transit closed down the Dinky line in October in order to meet federal deadlines for Positive Train Control (PTC) throughout the state by the end of December. It was estimated that service would be restored by January 15. The train link has been replaced by bus service between
the two stations, which many commuters have criticized because of rush hour delays and other factors. New Jersey Assemblyman Roy Freiman and Assemblyman Daniel R. Benson, who chairs the Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee, have been working with Lempert on getting the line up and running again. The situation is becoming increasingly urgent as PSE&G is planning to fully close Alexander Street on February 14 on weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for work. Currently, alternating lanes of the road are closed. After PSE&G completes work, Comcast and Verizon have to replace their lines, which could cause further closures. Lempert said she has received multiple reasons from NJ Transit for the delay in
CELEBRATING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.: Dr. Alisha Lola Jones was the guest preacher at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Service of Recommitment on Sunday morning at Princeton University Chapel. The service, which also featured the Princeton University Chapel Choir, was one of many area events honoring Dr. King’s legacy. (Photo by Erica M. Cardenas)
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Curbside Composting Suspended While Town Refigures Program On Wednesday, January 30, participants in Princeton’s Curbside Organics Program will put their cans of materials out for pick up for the last time — or at least until the town figures out the best way to continue the program following a three-month hiatus. Mayor Liz Lempert announced last week that the program, which began in 2011, is temporarily suspended due to problems with Solterra, the current hauler. It turns out that the food waste was not always being taken to a farm for composting, as was originally planned. Instead, it was sometimes going to a landfill. Compounding the problem, when the town sought bids from contractors to continue the program for the next two years, the only company to provide a bid was the same one currently being used — at double the price. “As a result, the program’s cost to participants and the municipality would double with no guarantee that pickup service will improve, or that our food waste won’t be incinerated or landfilled,” Lempert wrote to participants, who are paying $65 a year for the service. Some 800 families have been enrolled. Among the options being explored is having the hauling done “in house,” Lempert said, meaning the material would be picked up by the town. “But the question is where to take it,” she said during a press conference last week. “A farm, or some sort of processing facility? We don’t know yet. But we’re committed to coming up with a program that works.” This isn’t the first snag the town has encountered with the composting program. Last fall, it was announced that it was at Continued on Page 11
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Free Tickets: The Harlem Globetrotters is offering free tickets to all U.S. government employees who are on furlough due to the government shutdown. The team plays at CURE Insurance Center in Trenton on March 2, and at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on March 3. Visit harlemglobetrotters.com. Donations for Federal Workers: Mercer County employees affected by the government shutdown need help. For a list of food pantries accepting donations, visit www. mercerstreetfriends.org/food-bank/where-to-find-help/. Expanded Hours for WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Clinic: At Witherspoon Hall’s Community Room, health and nutrition services are available the third Friday of every month from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning February 11, Monday evening hours will be added from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Residents can find out if they are eligible for WIC and apply for benefits by calling (609) 498-7755. Alexander Street Work: PSE&G has instituted alternating traffic on Alexander Street between Basin Street and the D & R Canal, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., to replace utility poles in advance of the Mercer County bridge replacement project this summer. Community Blood Drive: On January 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mercer County Community College Student Center, West Windsor. Appointments preferred. www.redcrossblood.org. Volunteer to Help Wildlife: The Mercer County Wildlife Center needs volunteers to help treat birds, mammals, and reptiles. Orientation sessions are March 16 and 24. Contact Jane Rakos-Yates at jrakosyates@mercercounty.org for more information.
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KNIT ONE, PURL TWO: Mercer County Library’s Lawrence Headquarters Branch has a knitting circle, which recently donated a variety of scarves, hats, mittens, and shoes to HomeFront, which helps families end the cycle of poverty. From left are Julia Cuddahy, reference librarian; Jill Long, library associate; Belinda Silver, Knitting Circle representative; and Neil Ralmirez, HomeFront representative.
The board of directors of New Jersey nonprofit VolunteerConnect has named Allison Howe as the organization’s new executive director. Howe was most recently vice president of medical administration for Planned Parenthood of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. “Allison is an experienced, motivated, and highly respected professional who will lead VolunteerConnect with passion and purpose,” s a i d D e n n i s K i lfe at h e r, chairman of the board, VolunteerConnect. “Throughout her career, she has successfully launched numerous programs and initiatives that have had a significant impact on the communities in which she has served.”
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The Spanish-English Dual-Language Immersion (DLI) program at Princeton P ublic S chools ( PP S ) is ready to expand to include kindergarten through fifth
grade next year at Communit y Park Elementar y School (CPS). Launched in 2015, the DLI program, in which students spend half of their day learning in Spanish and the other half in English, currently spans kindergarten through fourth grade and is now open to all PPS students entering kindergarten or first grade.
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Last year was the first ye ar t hat fa m i l ie s f rom all Princeton elementar y schools were eligible to apply for the kindergarten DLI classes at CPS. Students from Johnson Park, Littlebrook, or Riverside Elementary schools who apply and are accepted for DLI will be offered transportation to CPS if they do not live within walking distance. Currently there are 207 im mersion st udents and 166 students in Englishonly traditional classes at CPS. Every immersion student has two main teachers, one for English instruction and one for Spanish. “The 50 - 50 mo del we us e is highly successful at teaching content and at the same time developing impressive levels of language proficiency,” said CPS Principal Dineen Gruchacz. DLI teacher Damaris Rodriguez discussed the immersion experience. “Students are immersed in the language — listening, reading, speaking, and writing Spanish every day for 2.5 hours,” she said. Ro dr ig u ez went on to emphasize the work and planning that have made this program a success. “The-English-Spanish partner teacher connection is strong,” she said. “We plan activities together and we make sure to connect every single day to talk about our students’ academic, social, and behavior progress. All the teachers in our program are highly experienced classroom teachers, and all the Spanish teachers are native speakers. Communication, planning, continued
professional development, and parent support are key ingredients in making our program successful.” Discussing some of the larger benefits of the DLI, Rodriguez continued, “We are becoming a global society in which Spanish is the second most spoken la n g u ag e i n t h e worl d , with more than 410 million speaking it as their native tong ue. B ei ng bi li ng ua l increases your competitiveness in the job market, opens up your mind to different cultural perspectives, and it has many positive ef-
Priscilla, and to the amazing teachers, everyone at CP is ‘all in’ with the DLI process and this is the key in my opinion. T he way they clearly communicate with the parents before the program begins is impressive, and then allows us as parents to be engaged and supportive throughout.” He added, “It seems clear to us that his love for going to school is connected with the immersion program. It has also taught him understanding, respect, and appreciation for other languages and cultures, which we really appreciate too. We are thrilled with the program.” Lindsay Casto, who has ch i ld re n i n s e con d a n d fourth grades in the DLI program, descr ibed how rapidly her children are learning. “We are constantly blown away with their accents and their natural way of communicating in situations that allow them to engage and exercise their new language,” she said. S h e c ont i n u e d , pr a i s ing the commitment of the teachers, “The DLI program is rooted in the drive of the teachers. To have taken over a program that was new to Princeton and shape it around the strengths and spirit of our kids has been by far the strength of the program. T heir com mitment, personally, to our kids has been nothing short of amazing.” Casto went on to describe how her children hold conversations in Spanish about food, books, math, science, homework, and Capture the Flag strategy. “Our chil-
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fects on the brain.” “Our students feel proud and know that they have to work hard to be able to succeed in this program,” she concluded. PPS World L anguages, ESL, and DLI Supervisor Priscilla Russel added, “Students do not need to have any knowledge of Spanish or English before starting the program in kindergarten or first grade. For instance, the district has accepted native Japanese, French, Korean, and Hebrew speakers into the program, with good results.” Commenting on the succe s s of t he pro g ra m i n developing the students’ communication skills and confidence, Russel continued, “We are pleased with the progress our children have made in building proficiency in both Spanish and English. In our program students study Spanish language arts, math, and science in the Spanish half of the day, and English language arts and social studies during the English part of the day.” She continued, “In classes it is impressive to watch and listen to third graders complete their science tasks, or first graders explain solutions to their math problems, or four t h g raders independently play a card game, all the while speaking Spanish.” Mitch Henderson, father of a kindergartener in the pr o g r a m t h i s y e a r, d e scribed his son’s experience and his own enthusiasm for the program. “We are very grateful for our son to have this experience at CP,” Henderson said. “From Dineen,
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Preschool and Kindergarten Registration for 2019-2020 School Year
Dates: Monday, February 11th - 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13th - 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14th - 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: PPS Administration Building at 25 Valley Road Full Day Preschool
To be eligible for Preschool, a child must reach four years of age on or before October 1, 2019. Tuition is $14,000 per student, however, students who are eligible for the free and reduced meals program are able to attend the Preschool program at no cost. Preschool classes are located at Riverside School and Johnson Park School for all district 4-year olds.
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dren have not only learned words and a language, but have begun to understand the power of words and the way they can communicate meaning, feelings, and a deeper understanding of cultures,” she said. P a r e n t s i n te r e s te d i n learning more about DLI are invited to attend an information session at Comm u n it y Park S cho ol on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday, February 27 at 8:45 a.m. Attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory for families who have a student who will be entering kindergarten or first grade in September 2019 and who are interested in applying for the immersion program. —Donald Gilpin
Police Blotter On January 16, at 5:48 p.m., a victim reported that their unlocked vehicle was entered on Orchard Circle between January 15 at 9 p.m. and January 16 at 6:15 a.m. On January 15, a 21-yearold female from Princeton and a 31-year old female f rom Hillsborough were charged with two counts of theft. The investigation revealed that they allegedly worked as a team to steal money from Hispanic men. The women would flirt with the men and depart after pickpocketing them. One victim lost $250 in cash and another lost $400. The police believe there may be more victims who are hesitant to come forward, and encourage them to report any crime. On January 15, at 1:48 p.m., a victim reported that their wallet was stolen from the 700 block of Bunn Drive. The stolen credit cards were used to make numerous unauthorized transactions. Unless otherwise noted, individuals arrested were later released.
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“The takeaways in my life from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have been his willingness to be an example of Christ’s love and Christ’s love through activism and unity as well as a ministry of love and a ministry of justice. MLK Day is about coming together and uniting.” —Phoebe Warren, PU sophomore, Tennessee
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Benjamin went on to explain that King’s “dangerous diagnosis” forces us “to connect different forms of oppression, racism, militarism, and economic exploitation.” K ing’s message, she said, is about “how we treat one another and how systems of power treat us all.” Citing numerous historical and contemporary examples of oppression, racism, and racial domination, Benjamin stated, “Ever y thing w ill have to be reimagined and reorganized with justice at its core, because right now we are prevented from seeing and knowing the truth.”
The important message of King, she argued, comes in par t from the way he “powerfully connected the many forms of oppression that stifle human potential and showed how it affects all of our insides and outsides.” Describing us all as “patter n makers” weav ing a tapestry, Benjamin argued, “We need a different tapestry, a more vibrant social fabric that warms us all, that leaves no one out in the cold. We are pattern makers sew ing love into everything that we do.” She concluded, “T he year is 2019, so let’s get to work.” Commenting on the 90 -minute ser vice, CFPA Executive Director and PCA Treasurer the Rev. Robert
Moore noted the “uplifting and empowering” spirit of the event. “The diversity of the crowd, racially and across the spectrum of the faith community, is also a great strength,” he said. “Everybody feels uplifted.” He continued, “This is a special oppor tunit y to come together in our diversity. It’s not just about seeking greater social justice. It’s also about being a stronger community for change. We get strengthened through diversity.” Moore, one of the lead organizers of t he event, said, draw ing on B enjamin’s message, “we need to imagine another world if we’re going to transform things.” —Donald Gilpin AID FOR TRAINING: The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad has received a $15,000 grant from the Northfield Bank Foundation to support emergency medical and rescue training for the Squad’s 110 volunteer and career members. Pictured are Mark Freda, right, president of the squad, and Diane Senerchia, executive director of the Northfield Bank Foundation.
Spring Evergreen Courses At Senior Resource Center
Beginning the week of February 25, the Princeton Senior Resource Center will be offering its spring schedule of Evergreen For um courses. Among the topics are the history of photography, building acceptance of diversity, gothic novels, diplomacy, and the works of poet Tracy K. Smith. Twenty-four courses in all will be available, in science, literature, art, history, social studies, and culture. Most meet once a week for two hours for up to eight weeks. “LET’S GET TO WORK”: Ruha Benjamin, Princeton University associate professor of African Classes are held in PSRC’s American Studies and chair of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Princeton, addressed a Suzanne Patterson Buildcrowd of almost 300 on Monday night in a multifaith service commemorating Dr. Martin Luther ing, Monument Hall, or The King Jr. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton. (Photo by John Lien)
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Adam Bierman has announced he will make another run for a seat on Princeton Council this year. Bierman, who made an unsuccessful bid for Council in the 2018 Democratic primary, joins Michelle Pirone Lambros, who announced her candidacy early this month. Both Bierman and Lambros are Democrats. The terms of Council President Jenny Crumiller and Councilman Tim Quinn will conclude at the end of this year. While Quinn will run for re-election, Crumiller has said she will not.
Adam Bierman In a press release, Bierman said, “I am running as a candidate for Princeton Council because I feel it is an opportunity and the time for me to step in and help with the progression of my hometown to intelligently move forward with the current challenges at hand. These include from an effective and efficient regional transportation system to infrastructure, debt reduc-
tion, and voluntary payments from the University. In short, my candidacy will endeavor to achieve the maximum amount of services for the minimum amount of dollars.” A graduate of Princeton High School and Rutgers University, Bierman is producer and host of two shows on Princeton Community TV, where he hosted a public forum on immigration. He said he is “an independent, progressive Democrat.” “I have challenged the status quo when I publicly opposed the $137 million school referendum, and advocated for nonpartisan Princeton Council elections like our School Board has. Party politics should not matter when issues are local. As I said before and continue to do so, a pothole or a broken parking meter is not Republican, Democrat, or Independent; they just need to be fixed.” A press release about Lambros, a Princeton native, said her candidacy is motivated by “a desire to preserve Princeton’s unique small town qualities through conscientious progress” and her “understanding of how its diverse residents and business community are essential to this process.” A graduate of Seton Hall University and George Washington University, Lambros was among 19 women in New Jersey to be selected last year by Emerge America, the national organization that recruits, trains, and provides a network to Democratic women seeking to run for office,
Her venture, Princeton Promotions, will launch the first Princeton Restaurant Week in March. Bierman said he has been monitoring the ongoing parking meter roll out, and would like to see monies earned from new meters put into a fund for improvement of the town’s central business district and property tax relief. Among other issues he lists as priorities are parking meters that charge variable prices according to the time of day, monitoring the effectiveness of new zoning ordinances to deter more tear-downs, shared services, affordable housing solutions, and having Princeton University continue to fund the Witherspoon-Jackson trust. Of his plan to run for reelection, Quinn said in an email, “It’s an honor to serve on Council and I’m very excited to be running for reelection. I’ve assembled a top-notch, diverse team and I am glad to see that others are interested in running. As a lifelong Democrat, I believe our party is stronger when all those who have a desire to serve on Council are given the opportunity to run in the primary. I am ready to run and would like the honor of another term to continue Michelle Pirone Lambros making progress on the issues I've been working on, isLambros has served on sues that center on affordabilthe Princeton Zoning Board ity and the quality of life for of Adjustment, and is an ac- everyone in our community. tive member of the Princeton I look forward to a respectCommunity Democratic Or- ful exchange of ideas around ganization (PCDO) as well as these issues in the primary.” The PCDO will hold its enthe Princeton Merchants Association, Greater Princeton dorsement meeting in March. Chamber of Commerce, andT:10”The primary is June 4. the Arts Council of Princeton. —Anne Levin for their training program. “Princeton is facing numerous challenges in the near term,” she said. “Balancing municipal project funding and property tax increases, meeting the affordable housing obligation, supporting the business community, resolving the parking meter situation, and stewardship of the residential landscape. These challenges call for collaboration, communication, and creativity. I stand ready to serve our community and help guide it through these important decisions.” Bierman has served as treasurer for the Princeton Democratic Municipal Committee. He is active in promotion of the Neighborhood Buddy Initiative, which encourages neighbors to look out for each other during emergencies.
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That meant keeping the Dinky closed with no restart date in sight. “This is horribly unfair,” Lempert said. “And then I was told that even though they had met the federal deadline for PTC, they hadn’t been able to get confirmation of that because of the federal government shutdown.” According to figures from NJ Transit, about 470,000 p e ople t r avele d on t h e Dinky last year prior to the suspension in service. The trip between Princeton and Princeton Junction, which is on the Northeast Corridor line, takes approximately five minutes. Travel times on the replacement buses are at least 15 minutes, with longer times during rush hours.
“At this point, this is beyond frustrating,” Lempert said. “People in Princeton rely on this service. The bus is not an adequate substitute. Everyone understands that in emergency situations, the buses are the alternative. But to have this drag on for months is untenable. People have been complaining to me, and I have been complaining to NJ Transit.” —Anne Levin
Keynote Speakers Announced For Princeton Chamber Event
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sures residents can take while the composting program is being re-evaluated. In addition to backyard composting, reducing food waste in the home kitchen is an effective way to tackle the problem, according to Sustainable Princeton, which sent an email to patrons following the announcement of the hiatus. “Feed people before we feed landfills,” the organization’s executive director Molly Jones said last week. “If there is a silver lining here, it’s that we hope residents look at what they can do to reduce the amount of food waste they are producing. There should be better meal planning. There are apps out there that can give you a recipe to use what’s already in your fridge.” Program Director Christ i n e S y m i n g to n a d d e d , “Look at things in your
kitchen that you throw out the most frequently, and try to eliminate that.” Jones and Symington said they were not surprised by the announcement of the hiatus in the composting program. “There have been unfortunate bumps in the road,” said Jones. “The reality is that the maturity of the compost industry in New Jersey hasn’t been growing at the rate we would love to see. Princeton was first, but all of our hopes that there would be a growing market for where the stuff would end up have not been realized. At the state level, though, they are looking at food waste and creating more opportunities, so we’re hopeful.” Symington added, “Being an early adopter is always a challenge. There was indication that the composting infrastructure would be expanding, but it hasn’t been at the pace you would need. There was supposed to be a facility at Duck Island. We thought the state would develop its food recycling infrastructure, and it just didn’t happen fast enough.” Jones said she has “great confidence” that Mayor Lempert, Princeton Council, and the town’s Public Works department want to find a solution to the composting problem. “They truly want this to be just a hiatus,” she said. “They are working very had to come up with a new solution. I think it was very reasonable of them to make the call. It wasn’t financially viable and it wasn’t meeting the environmental goals that were the intent of the program.” —Anne Levin
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Gabriel Kahane’s “Book of Travelers” Comes to Princeton University Concerts
S i nger - s ong w r iter G a briel Kahane, who will be performing next month at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, described his preparation for his recent 8980: Book of Travelers album (Nonesuch Records). “The morning after the 2016 presidential election, I packed a suitcase and b oarde d A mt ra k ’s L a ke Shore Limited bound for Chicago,” he wrote on the album cover. “Over the next 13 days, I talked to dozens of strangers whom I met, primarily, in dining cars aboard the six trains that would carry me some 8,980 miles around the country. The songs on this album are intended as a kind of loose diary of that journey, and as a portrait of America at a time of profound national turbulence.” In addition to his February 14 performance at Richardson as part of Princeton University Concerts’ “Crossroads” series, which draws together musicians and music from around the globe, Kahane will also participate in a public talk on February 13 at the Princeton University Library. In an email this week,
Kahane noted that his current tour — now working its way up the West Coast before coming East — draws largely from Book of Travelers but also incorporates material from The Ambassador (2014), Where are the Arms (2011), and a few newer items. “Kahane is a balladeer of haunting loveliness,” said Princeton University Professor of Music and Slavic Languages and Literatures Simon Morrison, who will be participating with Kahane in the February 13 library discussion. “He recalls to my ear, Beck or Peter Gabriel — but his music has fewer studio-produced effects and greater harmonic range, occasionally taking us into an alienated elsewhere through usual detours in the guitar and keyboard accompaniments.” Morrison observed that Book of Travelers “is cast in a mood of quiet desperation. It’s not political art, but personal, or both political and personal at the same time. The questions Kahane asks but cannot answer are, I suppose, a pretty good reflection of the moment we are all living in.” He went on to describe the
pieces in Book of Travelers. “The tunes are gorgeous, Kahane’s singing filigreed, and t he accompaniment changes for each song to capture the voice, the personalit y, of the traveler whose story he is telling.” In an interview on NPR’s All Things Considered, Kahane noted that the song cycle that makes up Book of Travelers is “a plea for empathy. I think songwriting is a way to deliver that message. I think empathy is one of the primary currencies of any type of storytelling, and songwriting is no exception to that.” Love, economic privilege, race, military service, friendship, death, and many more subjects are all addressed in the song cycle which Rolling Stone called “a stunning portrait of a singular moment in America.” K a h a n e, w h o l ive s i n Brooklyn, N.Y., has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Sufjan Stevens, Andrew Bird, Blake Mills, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, and Paul Simon. As a composer, he has been commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Carnegie Hall, A Far Cry, the Los Angeles Phil-
School Matters PHS Science Teacher Wins 2019 NJEA MLK Award Princeton High School Science Teacher Joy Barnes-Johnson was named the recipient of the 2019 NJEA Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human and Civil Rights Award at a ceremony and celebration at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on January 12. At PHS since 2007 as a teacher of earth science, chemistry, and STEM in the 21st century, Barnes-Johnson discussed her commitment to equity and social justice in her work in the classroom in a 2017 Town Topics Profile in Education quoted in the program for the NJEA event. “The challenge is to address the issue of language diversity and ability differences in thoughtful ways,” she said. “In a community like Princeton, everyone wants to be the best, and they’re willing to work to get there. It’s important to challenge children’s belief systems about social justice, to help them understand that ability alone does not determine who they are.”
Notre Dame High School To Offer New Scholarships Notre Dame High School (ND) recently announced that it will offer three academic merit scholarships to incoming freshmen, beginning with the September 2019 enrolled class. Scholarships will include The Fitzpatrick Family Academic Merit Scholarship, full tuition for one student each year; and the Mary Ann Liptak Academic Merit Scholarship, half tuition for two students each year. Selection will be based on test scores on the High School Placement Test (HSPT) or the Secondary School Admissions Test (SSAT) as well as an essay submitted by qualified candidates. “Our continued commitment to keep a Notre Dame education affordable will now include the addition of three merit-based scholarships offered to academically strong incoming freshmen,” said ND President Mary Liz Fitzpatrick Ivins. “The awarding of these scholarships will recognize their hard work and commitment to becoming a member of the Notre Dame community.”
Princeton Academy Celebrates Harry Potter Book Night Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart (PASH) will be celebrating the worldwide Harry Potter Book Night on Thursday, February 7 at 6 p.m. in the William E. Simon Chapel Library on campus. “We are so excited to be joining up with schools, libraries, bookshops, and community centers around the world to celebrate the fifth Harry Potter Book Night,” said PASH Headmaster Rik Dugan. “Our students have always been fans of the Harry Potter books, and we are so excited to extend an invitation to the surrounding Princeton area to celebrate the brilliance and magic of these stories.” PASH promises that “young wizards, witches, and Muggles will be treated to an evening of magical games, readings from our favorite Harry Potter books, and the Hidden Hogwarts Quiz,” as well as “snacks inspired by some of the scrumptious wizard foods in the books.”
PRISMS Robotics Team To Compete in International Finals The Princeton International School of Math and Science (PRISMS) robotics team will compete for the championship in the Zero Robotics High School Tournament 2018 with some 400 other students from around the world at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on January 28. The PRISMS team, one of 17 international alliances competing in the finals, joined forces in November with the Proxima Centauri team from Livorno, Italy and the Clements Rangers team from Sugar Land, Texas to write the computer programs that will run on the satellites aboard the International Space Station during the finals event. Advised by engineering instructor Gregory Herman, the PRISMS team will travel to MIT in Cambridge, Mass., where they will see their program tested with direct transmission from space, as an astronaut operates the satellites that will run the students’ code. Student teams in locations at the University of Alicante in Spain and the University of Sydney in Australia will be connected with the MIT location via teleconference.
TRAVELING TROUBADOUR: Singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane will be performing at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, next month featuring songs from his “8980: Book of Travelers,” an album based on his experience and the people he met on an 8,980-mile train journey he embarked on the day after the 2016 election. (Photo courtesy of Princeton University Concerts) harmonic, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the Oregon Symphony, and others. As a theater artist, Kahane has appeared twice at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Next Wave Festival, where Book of Travelers premiered in 2017 in a staged version directed by Daniel Fish. In his email earlier this week, Kahane commented on audiences’ reactions to Book of Travelers. “Last fall, in the wake of the so-called #MAGABomber and the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, I worried that the thrust of Book of Travelers would feel quixotic or pollyana-ish in its optimism,” he said. “But as it turned out, audiences seemed to be even hungrier for the explorations of difference and empathy that are so central to the album.” He went on to discuss the conflicts for an artist in the current context of “pure” a n d “tox i c” c ap it a l i s m , which, “has found its way into every nook and cranny of our cultural space.” He stated, “I think there ought to be a balance between the desire to communicate clearly and elegantly to an audience vs. the desire to patronize and placate.” Kahane has a number of upcoming commissions that he cannot discuss yet, but he did mention that there will be a series of orchestral works over the next several years, some with him as soloist; a couple of commissions to make musictheater works; and a few choral and chamber works. “Somewhere along the way,” he noted, ”I’ll also make another album as a songwriter.” —Donald Gilpin
Rider Degree Program In Game and Media Design
Students can choose their own path with Rider University’s new Bachelor of Arts in Game and Interactive Media Design, which will launch in fall 2019. Star ting with a strong foundation in video game design, stor y telling, and development, students can customize their studies to focus on specific areas of interest such as songwriting and composition, animation, filmmaking, and more. “We want students to be able to develop expertise for a variety of areas under the video game design umbrella,” said Justin Burton, assistant professor II of music. “This will allow students to take advantage of the faculty expertise in mul-
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Hill Wallack Partner Perl Honored With Award
Ronald L. Perl, partnerin-charge of Hill Wallack LLP Community Associations Practice Group, has been honored with the Don Buck Lifetime Contr ibution Award, an honor given by the College of Community Association Law yers (CCAL). The award, given only seven times previously since its inception in 2009, goes to a lawyer practicing community association law who has “made extraordinar y contributions to the industry and practice of law and who has demonstrated a strong mentoring spirit and commitment to CAI,” the Institute says. Perl will accept the award during the CAI’s annual Community Association Law Seminar in New Orleans January 23-26. Perl is a fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers. He concentrates his practice in the areas of community association law, construction law, transactional real estate, eminent domain, and tax appeals. He is also a mediator for construction, real estate, and community association disputes. He represents condominium associations, homeowners associations, cooperatives, and real estate developers. He is nationally recognized for his work in the field of community association law. During his term as national president of the Community Associations Institute, Perl pursued a theme of “building community” and advocated a fresh look at the role of community associations. He has been an
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Deer Management Program To Begin at Local Sites
White Buffalo Inc. will conduct lethal deer removal and deer management activities at private and public properties in Princeton from about February 1 through March 15. The program will take place between 4 and 9 p.m., and the Princeton Police Department will provide security by directly supervising the removal activities and patrolling the public parks. Sites where the program will take place are Gulick Farm; Herrontown Woods Arboretum; Pretty Brook/Great Road; Rosedale-Green Acres; the historic overlook and Stony Brook/Quaker Road, on approximately 38 acres between Mercer Street and Route 206; Woodfield Reservation; Mountain Lakes Preserve; and Van Dyke Woods/ Smoyer Park. For more information, call the police department at (609) 921-2100.
Cherry Valley Road Is Now Reopened
The bi-county bridge carrying Cherry Valley Road over a branch of Bedens Brook at the Princeton-Montgomery border was reopened to the motoring public Januar y 17, on budget and ahead of schedule. The Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure had announced the full replacement of the bridge in August, and the Notice to Proceed was issued October 22, 2018, with a 90-calendar-day completion. Officially known as Bridge No. 350.3 on Cherry Valley Road, the structure traverses a Branch of Bedens Brook located in the Municipality of Princeton (Mercer County) and Montgomery Township ( Somerset Count y ). The original bridge was a single span, reinforced concrete slab on concrete/masonry abutments. The structure was considered structurally deficient due to poor condition of the substructure and superstructure. The replacement bridge consists of a prefabricated, three-sided concrete culvert supported on spread footings. The structure supports a 46-foot-wide cartway and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk along the north side. The cross section at the bridge consists of two 12-foot travel lanes, one 12-foot and one 5-foot shoulder, and four-rail bridge railings.
Shade Tree Commission Notes Risks of Bill Diminishing Voice in Care of Trees, Shrubs
To the Editor: At the end of January, the state Senate will vote on a bill that would diminish the local voice in the care of trees and shrubs, particularly those in the right-of way along streets, including trees on private lands whose branches extend over the right-of-way and those in municipal parks. The Vegetation Management Response Act (S2505) would do this by exempting public utilities and cable television companies from needing to comply with municipal laws and, more generally, from taking local vegetation management priorities or concerns into account. The Assembly recently passed the bill (A2558) with nearly unanimous approval. The bill is presented as if it is urgently needed to prevent disruption of electric power supply during extreme weather events. But the mandate and the authority to carry out vegetation management to ensure reliable electric supply was granted to electric utilities more than a decade ago under state statute and rules. This bill is not needed for that purpose. Rather, the actual thrust of the bill seems to be asserting that no person or body representing the locality shall “interfere with or restrict an electric public utility’s removal, replacement, or maintenance” of trees and shrubs. No one questions the importance of reliability of electric supply. Yet, while trees may have the potential to interfere with electric service, they also bestow incalculable benefits. They impart beauty, provide refuge to wildlife, serve as buffers to the extremes of weather, offer cooling shade in summer and windscreens in winter, curtail flooding, and restore the groundwater supply. The municipal tree canopy needs to be managed with all these qualities in mind. The utility perspective should not be authorized to override all others unilaterally. A state law should not authorize utilities to give no consideration to a municipality’s concerns. This bill grants a utility the right to disregard any local law it deems as interfering with or restricting its vegetation management work. Alarmingly, it extends this right not just to electric utilities but to any public utility or cable television company. The law defines “public utility” to include electric, gas, water, and pipeline companies and numerous others. Although the bill requires electric utilities to adhere to professionally recognized vegetation management standards, and to provide notice to affected municipalities
YWCA Princeton Hosting Forum January 24 on Gender-Based Violence
To the Editor: We are now one year after the #MeToo movement began, but for so many, justice does not exist. The YWCA Princeton is focused on building a safe, economically secure future for women and girls. Our mission, which is to eliminate racism and empower women, can only be accomplished when we secure a future that is free from social inequities. Every action counts and now is the time that we need you to step up. On Thursday, January 24 the YWCA Princeton will host a community forum on sexual assault and gender-based violence, right here at our building on 59 Paul Robeson Place in Princeton. We will be joined by Womanspace, #NotOnMyWatch, and Princeton University’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Advising unit. Both events are free and open to the public. More information can be found on our website, www.ywcaprinceton.org. Join us in this fight, march with us, and believe survivors. JUDY HUTTON Chief Executive Officer, YWCA Princeton
Suggesting a Return to Recycling Method Used Before Curbside Pickup Began
To the Editor: I would like to suggest that Princeton consider returning to a recycling method that we used for many years before curbside pickup began. That is, a central collection station (which used to be at the Princeton Shopping Center) which could serve as a location for people to drop off organic compostables. With an attendant (as we had in the past), it
should be possible to monitor what is dropped off and also cut fossil fuel consumption, since it does not involve large trucks driving all around Princeton. In fact, perhaps other municipalities/local shopping centers could follow suit if this were to prove successful. A shopping center with a grocery store is ideal because so many people go shopping for food and could conveniently drop off their organics at the same time. Perhaps a similar drop-off point could be set up (seasonally) once a week in conjunction with the farmers market near the Princeton Public Library, as well. ANNE SOOS Hun Road
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and private property owners before removing trees, other types of public utilities are not held to any standards or notice requirements. Local authorities do have a responsibility to work with public utilities and cable television providers. Existing practice is for the municipality to support utilities in their appropriate programs of vegetation management. This has worked well and should not be abandoned. But all parties should continue to be held to professionally recognized standards of tree care, cooperative planning, and regular communication. It is critical that residents call Princeton’s State Senator, Kip Bateman (908) 526-3600, and urge him to oppose passage of S2505 as currently written. Following is a link to the bill itself: www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3000/2505_R3.PDF. SHARON AINSWORTH, SANDRA CHEN, AND JANET STERN Princeton Shade Tree Commission
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BOOK REVIEW
Going to Extremes With Trenton Products Ernie Kovacs and George Antheil “Nothing in moderation!” — Ernie Kovacs (1919-1962) “All or Nothing!” — George Antheil (1900-1959) or the past week I’ve been revisiting the work of two Trenton-born revolutionaries who were inspired by the industrial mystique of the city that has proclaimed for some 80 years, in big letters on a bridge across the Delaware, TRENTON MAKES THE WORLD TAKES. Pianist-composer George Antheil, “the bad boy of music,” created a sensation in the Lost Generation Paris of the twenties with his Ballet Mécanique, which caught the attention of better known composers like Aaron Copland, who said “George had Paris by the ear,” and Virgil Thompson, who envied him “the bravado of his music and its brutal charm.” The cigar-smoking comic iconoclast Ernie Kovacs took television apart and put it back together again in the fifties. “Without Kovacs,” one critic noted in 2011, “there would have been no Saturday Night Live, no SCTV, no David Letterman or Conan O’Brien.” Laugh-In and Monty Python, among numerous others, could be added to that list. Moderation? Born 100 years ago today, Ernie Kovacs broke into radio at 22 as a DJ on WTTM in Trenton. When he was scolded by a producer for practicing his golf swing in the studio, Kovacs responded by hacksawing a golfball in half, gluing part of it to the big window separating the studio from the engineer, and drawing lines on the glass to look like cracks, a preview of all the surreal sight-gags to come when he plunged headlong into the virgin medium of television a decade later. When 6-year-old George Antheil (pronounced AN-tile) found a toy piano under the Christmas tree after telling his parents that he wanted a real piano more than anything in the world, he took the toy to the basement and chopped it up with a hatchet. Recalling the incident in a radio interview a year before his death in 1959, he said, “I like to feel that this has been a symbol of my life.” Trenton Roots “I love the ground upon which I was born, New Jersey, with a love that is difficult to explain, or understand,” Antheil said in response to a questionnaire sent in fall 1928 by the Paris-based literary journal transition. He was born near the riverfront between the Farmer’s Market and the State Prison and is buried in nearby Riverview Cemetery. His father owned “Antheil’s Friendly Shoe Store” at 135 N. Broad Street, where George worked as a teenager, spending his spare time singing and drumming on shoe boxes in the storage room. He flunked out of Trenton Central High School in 1918 in the middle of his senior year. Although he was editor of the school literary magazine, he was also a notorious prankster. Likewise born near the Trenton riverfront,
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in a house eventually demolished to make way for the approach to the Delaware River toll bridge, Kovacs had “a rollercoaster childhood,” according to Diana Rico’s 1991 biography Kovacsland. His father owned a bar and made some serious money in the late 1920s as a bootlegger. An article in the Trentonian reports that the “mad genius of comedy” spoke Hungarian as well as English and, as an adult, could often be heard cursing in that language. Like Antheil, Kovacs attended Trenton Central, where he was the “class clown,” with a fondness for pranks and practical jokes. The Shooting Piano Player In his autobiography, Bad Boy of Music (1945), Antheil recalls the pitfalls he faced at 22 as a concert pianist performing in Europe. Explaining how he handled “various riotous concerts,” he writes, “The reason is simple. I was armed.” Inside the silken holster a Berlin tailor had sewn into his jacket, he kept a small thirty-two automatic. Returning to the Philharmonie in Budapest after a previous performance during which the audience had rioted, he set the terms as soon as he stepped out on the concert platform. After telling the attendants to “please close and lock the doors,” he reached under his left armpit “gangsterstyle,” produced his “ugly little automatic,” placed it on the Steinway, and proceeded with a recital from which there was literally no escape. There’s a cameo of Antheil in former Princeton resident Sylvia Beach’s 1959 memoir, Shakespeare and Company (“The fact that he was also from New Jersey was a bond between us” ). She remembers him being “stocky in build” with “tow-colored bangs, a smashed nose, interesting but wicked-looking eyes, a big mouth and a big grin. He looked like an American highschool boy.” As for his playing: “The piano is a percussion instrument, and that was the impression you got when George played on it, or, rather, punched it.” Punching was the order of the day during the 1925 performance of Ballet Mécanique at the Théâtre des Champs Elysées. “The music was drowned out by yells from all over the house,” according to Beach’s first hand account. “You saw people punching each other in the face.” The uproar “suddenly subsided when the plane propellors called for in the
score began whirring,” raising an icy breeze that blew off wigs, had men turning up their collars, and women drawing their wraps around them. Antheil enjoyed the chaos. “From a Dada point of view, one couldn’t have anything better.” The Kovacs Dynamic It’s easy to imagine Ernie Kovacs creating the television equivalent of such pandemonium. He’d have done wonders with the image of a wig being, in Beach’s words, “whisked all the way to the back of the house.” He’d have also enjoyed the idea of a concert pianist with a pistol on the Steinway. Explosions and gunfire and other such pyrotechnics were key to his repertoire. One routine has him drawing the shape of a cannon in a blank frame facing a vase of flowers, adding a fuse, and walking away as the cannon blows the vase to bits. Kovacs’s most acclaimed work was a television program Antheil most likely saw, given the stir the sound-effect sight-gag masterpiece created when it was aired on NBC in 1957. Besides being the only American TV show screened at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair, it brought Kovacs numerous awards, the cover of Life, and a movie contract. Formally titled The Silent Show (silent only in that nobody says anything), the program was popularly known as Eugene by the time it was reprised on ABC in 1961. Attired in a straw boater, bow tie, too-tight jacket, too-short trousers, and white shoes that make crunchy, sloshing noises, Kovacs as Eugene is a mute, bumbling, bemused character wandering, lunch pail in hand, through a 20-minute epic of bizarre effects. When a repairman flicks an invisible switch, a chase scene from a western movie gallops out of his tool box; an invisible dog (all you see is the collar) slurps water from a dish, pulls its chain out of the wall, and trots invisibly off. As Eugene passes by a series of Greek statues, the fig-leafed nude sneezes, the kissing couple pants passionately, the thinker mumbles, and the living statue of a beautiful girl playing a lyre reaches out to touch him, the only romantic moment in the sequence, seductive music playing as he turns, smiling, expectant, and plants a kiss on what has become a real statue, which collapses noisily into pieces. A variation on the same effect occurs when Eugene stops to look at a massive painting, Washington Crossing the
Delaware, starts to walk away, hears gurgling water-cooler noises, and turns around to see the painted boat sinking. So far it’s all been visually amusing without being hilarious (I’ve only given a small sample), but each violation of reality builds on the next, creating a comic momentum that leads to outright laughter when a seated man reading a newspaper becomes the quietly annoyed witness to the travesties of time and space that result after Eugene opens his lunch pail. Endings Relatively poor and unknown in 1952, Kovacs was rich and famous in January 1962 when he lost control of his car on a curving, rain-slicked stretch of Sunset Boulevard and crashed into a telephone pole. He’d been drinking and was driving fast. “Nothing in moderation” proved to be not only his motto but the epitaph on his grave at Forest Lawn Memorial. “He taught me you could live the hedonistic life,” said his wife and partner in comedy Edie Adams. “You might pay for it, but it was one fun ride.” On George Antheil’s grave at Riverview Cemetery in Trenton the only word below his name is “Composer.” The last 25 years of his life — the scores he composed for major Hollywood films, his collaboration on a wartime project with movie star Hedy Lamarr — would fill another column. One of his last projects was composing a theme for CBS Television’s documentary film series, The Twentieth Century (1957-1966), narrated by Walter Cronkite. n a broadcast on New York’s WOR aired soon after Antheil’s death in February 1959, the legendary radio storyteller Jean Shepherd recounts meeting him by chance in a midtown cafeteria. With Ballet Mécanique playing in the background, music Shepherd often used to accompany his nocturnal musings, he tells listeners how “back in the early 1920s Antheil was an enfant terrible, one of the people who made the whole world know about America — George Antheil, from Trenton!” ——— If you are looking for a conservative counter-weight to Antheil and Kovacs, two other products Trenton gave to the world are Supreme Court justices Antonin Scalia and Samuel Alito. To celebrate Ernie Kovacs’s centennial year, Turner Classic Movies will be showing three of his television shows and four of his best films tonight, Wednesday January 23, beginning at 8 p.m. The Ernie Kovacs Collection, which includes six DVDs, is “a mandatory purchase for anyone who loves television and wants to experience some of its richest comedy roots,” according to NPR’s David Bianculli. Some of the information about Kovacs in Trenton comes from a piece by Jon Blackwell posted on www.capitalcentury.com. —Stuart Mitchner
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ince late November, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has been presenting a Winter Festival throughout New Jersey, with performances depicting how “Music Speaks.” The Orchestra brought the Festival to Richardson Auditorium last Friday night with both a performance of contemporary poetry set to music and a towering 19th-century symphony featuring text drawn from an early 19th-century anthology. In this concert, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Music Director Xian Zhang conducted a lean first half of chamber instrumental textures and a second half of lush Romantic orchestration tempered with Viennese buoyancy. Composer and Minnesota native Maria Schneider has been credited with revitalizing the big band sound in the 21st century, as well as fusing the jazz and classical worlds. Schneider’s 2013 Winter Morning Walks, a setting of nine poems by Iowa poet Ted Kooser, has received a Grammy for Best Classical Composition, and has been championed by soprano Dawn Upshaw, for whom it was composed. In Friday night’s performance of this work, Schneider combined three musicians from her own jazz orchestra with strings from the NJSO to accompany Upshaw in conveying Kooser’s descriptive Americana poems. Upshaw and some of the instrumentalists were amplified, which took away a bit from the soprano’s acoustic resonance, but Upshaw used the amplification well to convey the text through the hall. Schneider chose to set Winter Morning Walks from her lifelong interest in the poet Kooser, as well as the touching backstory of Kooser’s compilation of these poems as chronicling his own battle with cancer. Performing as a conductorless ensemble (although Upshaw led the musicians at times), Upshaw and the instrumentalists of the NJSO brought Kooser’s poetry to life with impeccable tuning and expressive singing from Upshaw and lush string accompaniment when called for. Schneider’s music proved to be accessible and appealing, pulling at the emotions of the audience. The role of the three guest jazz musicians in Friday night’s performance was very much improvisatory. Pianist Frank Kimbrough, clarinetist Scott Robinson, and bass player Jay Anderson added freely-played passages to the nine Kooser poems set by Schneider. Robinson in particular, alternating between alto and bass clarinets, added rich color to Schneider’s
string writing accompanying Upshaw’s clear and warm singing. An especially effective depiction of the vernal equinox in the eighth poem, aided by a melodic violin solo from concertmaster Eric Wyrick, enabled the audience to well imagine spring emerging from winter’s clutches. Part of 19th-century Austrian composer Gustav Mahler’s revolutionary orchestral legacy was his intertwining of song and symphony. His Symphony No. 4 in G Major, composed between 1899 and 1901, was one of several of the composer’s symphonies incorporating the human voice. In Mahler’s compositional imagination, Symphony No. 4 was full of Viennese lightness and pastoral atmosphere, a journey toward innocence which culminated in an angelic scene in which heaven is “hung with violins.” NJSO presented this monumental work Friday night again featuring soprano Dawn Upshaw. From the opening precise winds, NJSO’s performance of this work emphasized Viennese clarity within a lush orchestral palette. A lean sectional cello melody was complemented by elegant solo playing from oboist Robert Ingliss, as well as English horn player Andrew Adelson. Zhang played with the tempi well, bringing out the multiple ideas which can always be found in Mahler’s works. Most notable in this performance were violin solos from Eric Wyrick, played on a separate instrument at times to conform with Mahler’s requirement that a second solo violin be tuned a whole step higher than normal. or the final movement, Mahler set poetry from the early 19th-century German anthology Das Knaben Wunderhorn, a source he returned to extensively; the poem used in this symphony, “Der Himmel hangt voll Geigen,” may have informed as many as five Mahler symphonic movements. Mahler set this poem initially for voice and piano in 1892, originally intending the setting as a final movement to Symphony No. 3, however through reworking the two pieces, Symphony No. 4 finished the story begun in No. 3. Accompanied by pizzicato harp and strings, Upshaw sang the poetry of the final movement with animation, bringing to life Mahler’s pastoral world of innocence where “angels bake bread” and “St. Peter fishes in a pond stocked daily by God,” as NJSO closed the concert with elegance and grace. —Nancy Plum
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MUSIC REVIEW
A Debate Between a Professor and a Student Disrupts Their Lives; Eleanor Burgess’ Edgy, Topical “The Niceties” Premieres at McCarter.
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hoices have consequences,” a professor admonishes a student in The Niceties. In this multifaceted drama by Eleanor Burgess, a critique of a paper becomes a debate about race and American history. In the course of their conversation the characters choose words, and actions, that disrupt their lives. On the surface, The Niceties is about racial injustice and its connection to American history. On a deeper fundamental level, the play examines the extent to which communication is difficult, particularly when conflict is magnified by social media. Generational tensions — including parent-child relationships — and gender issues are explored, as well as the conflict between idealism and pragmatism. The show is inspired by conversations that took place in 2015 at Yale, the playwright’s alma mater. A debate “started with a disagreement between some administrators and a faculty member over whether there should be a university policy on Halloween costumes that might be racially offensive,” Burgess tells Liam Gibbs, McCarter’s literary intern. “I was so fascinated by how we could reach this place where nuanced disagreement was impossible.” The Niceties is set in March of 2016 at a university in the Northeast. Zoe, an African American woman who is a junior at the school, is meeting with Janine, a white professor of history. Zoe is there to get feedback on a draft of a paper that she has written for Janine’s class on revolutions. The women would seem to share political views, as both are Democrats; Zoe is sad that Obama’s term is almost over, and Janine is excited at the prospect of a Hillary Clinton presidency. However, they find little common ground. Like the clutter in Janine’s office, the breadth of issues explored by the script is deceptive, masking a sharp focus. Technology is a crucial source of friction; this is clear early in the show. One of Janine’s first pieces of advice to Zoe is to proofread from a hard copy rather than on a computer. Later Janine questions the validity of sources Zoe has found on the internet, and she is irritated by Zoe’s habit of looking at her phone. Janine reveals that her colleagues jokingly refer to students as “digital natives” and “technological savages.” Zoe quickly observes the racial connotation behind this generational gibe; she notes that “native” and “savage” are terms that have been used to refer to marginalized people by their oppressors. To Zoe’s dismay, Janine tells her that her
thesis is flawed, and that she should rewrite the paper entirely. Janine objects to Zoe’s argument that “a successful American Revolution was only possible because of the existence of slavery” because it lacks evidence, though she reevaluates this opinion, telling Zoe to seek additional primary sources. Zoe argues that some people lacked the ability or privilege to leave evidence behind. She also reveals that she wrote the paper during spring break, and that she organizes a lot of protests against social injustice, which will leave limited time for rewrites. Zoe hopes to receive an activism fellowship after graduation, for which she will need a high GPA. Janine is astonished that Zoe’s activism has included protesting decisions made by Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court. Janine is frustrated by Zoe’s lack of appreciation for the progress her generation has made on behalf of women, and unsympathetically refers to Zoe’s political activities as “extracurriculars.” This leads to a disagreement about the purpose of higher education. The conversation becomes even more hostile when Zoe criticizes ways in which she finds Janine negligent in class, such as mispronouncing students’ names, and failing to ask about preferred pronouns. Zoe requests
responds with a list of demands that includes greater diversity among the student body, as well as a resource center for underprivileged students. The acrimony between the women returns when Janine finds Zoe’s ideas unrealistic and criticizes her strident demeanor and methods. She insists that democracy must be given time, but Zoe retorts that democracy does not work for those in the minority. Jordan Boatman as Zoe, and Lisa Banes as Janine, each give performances that are energetic, impassioned, and marked by impeccable timing. The pace at which verbal barbs are uttered, and retorts fired, suggests that both characters have had some variant on this conversation several times before; neither is particularly interested in listening to what the other has to say, which is one of the main sources of conflict. Director Kimberly Senior’s staging underlines the shifting power dynamics between Janine and Zoe. In the first act, Janine sits comfortably behind her desk. In the second act, when Zoe presents her demands, she is behind the desk. By letting the characters alternate between sitting and standing at strategic points, Senior reinforces this concept — and maintains visual interest — by playing with vertical levels. The set design by Cameron Anderson makes Janine’s artfully claustrophobic office, which is surrounded by black bricks, into a metaphorical ivory tower. The walls are white, and the ceiling — like history — is slanted. There is a window, but it does not appear to offer Janine a view of what is happening outside. However, in tandem with the set, D.M. Wood’s lighting explores the extent to which this seclusion is a façade. Burgess has a vast array of issues she wishes to explore, but she has taken care to make their presentation organic to the characters — ensuring that Zoe and Janine come across as complex, often flawed human beings, rather than mouthpieces for commentary. The playwright also avoids taking sides; both characters have valid points to make, and worthwhile life experiences to share. he Niceties is a succinct, relentlessly candid and, in places, unexpectedly “THE NICETIES”: Performances are underway for “The Niceties.” Directed by Kimberly Senior, humorous glimpse at the tone of our the play runs through February 10 at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre. Zoe, a college student (Jordan national discourse. The play is more interBoatman, left) and Janine, a history professor (Lisa Banes) have a contentious discussion — ested in presenting issues and raising quesand face its aftermath. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson) tions than attempting to offer solutions. How to continue the conversation, with families Presented in association with Huntington Theatre Company and Manhattan Theatre Club, The and communities, is the audience’s choice. Niceties will play at McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place in Princeton, through February —Donald H. Sanborn III 10. For tickets, show times, and further information call (609) 258-2787 or visit mccarter.org.
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ing and learning these instruments will also be available. In France during the time period of the film, the bass viol was often a solo or accompanied instrument. The main characters of the film were composers and virtuosos of the viol. T h e G u i l d for E a r l y Music, Inc. is a public ch ar it able con s or t iu m of music ensembles of Central New Jersey and neighboring Pennsylvania. It seeks to foster appreciation of medieval, re na is s a n ce, baro q u e, and early American m u s i c a n d to e n c ou r age professional and amateur musicians and ensembles. Visit w w w. guildforearlymusic.org.
“Epic Interpretations: From PSO Soundtracks
On Wednesday, January 30 at 7 p.m., in partnership with the Princeton Public Library, Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) presents “Epic Interpretations,” a talk given by PSO Assistant Conductor Nell Flanders. Flanders discusses Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and other works. There will be a brief question and PERCUSSIVE POWER: Tap dancer and choreographer Savion answer period following the Glover brings his dancers and six-piece band to New Brunswick’s presentation. Flanders has led perforState Theatre February 7.
Newark Native Glover On State Theatre Stage
State Theatre New Jersey presents Savion Glover’s All FuNKD’ Up on Thursday, February 7, at 8 p.m. Glover and company, with live band, will perform. Glover will also be doing a lecture/ demonstration for select community groups earlier in the day on February 7. A Tony Award-winning tap dancer, choreographer, and producer, Glover is celebrating his 35th year in show business. All FuNKD’ Up marks his newest expression that continues to procure tap as sound and sound to music. Glover has danced on concert stages throughout the world with such jazz musicians as Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, and McCoy Tyner. In his hometown of Newark, he serves on the board of directors at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), where he also serves as dance ambassador. He is the founder of The HooFeRzCLuB School for Tap as well as Savion Glover Productions. Glover’s previous credits include The Tap Dance Kid, Black & Blue, Jelly’s Last Jam, Bring in ‘da Noise Bring in ‘da Funk, the movie Tap with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis, Jr., Spike Lee’s Bamboozled, and the a 2006 Warner Brothers release of Happy Feet and Happy Feet 2, both choreographed by Glover. Most recently, he choreographed the Broadway musical Shuffle Along. For tickets, more information, or group discounts, call State Theatre Guest Services at (732) 246-SHOW (7469), or visit www.STNJ. org. The theater is at 15 Livingston Avenue.
Early Music and Film At Garden Theatre
On Thursday, January 24, at 7 p.m., viola da gamba (viol) players from the Guild for Early Music
will perform and introduce their instruments before a screening of the film, Tous les Matins du Monde (All the Mornings of the World), at the Princeton Garden Theatre. T h e 19 9 2 f i l m’s soundtrack includes music by t wo celebrated 17th-18th century French masters of the viol in a period ensemble led by the Catalan viol virtuoso, Jordi Savall. He and his ensemble, Le Concert des Nations, will present music from the film in their February 22 concert at McCarter Theatre Center. To give McCarter and film-going audiences m o r e b a c kg r o u n d o n the viola da gamba, a consort of viols from ensembles of the Guild for Early Music will present a short concert of viol music from 17th and 18th century England and the European continent just before the film’s showing. The performers will also comment on the instruments and provide a viol “petting zoo” for the audience. Additional information on obtain-
mances with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, the Chelsea Symphony, Mannes Orchestra, Peabody Symphony Orchestra, and the Riverside Orchestra, among others. During 2016-17 she served as cover conductor with the Peabody Opera Theater, a role she also filled with the Buffalo Philharmonic for part of their 2014-15 season. She leads the Symphony Orchestra at the Manhattan School of Music Precollege Division, and has previously taught at the University of Maryland, University of Chicago, Vandercook College of Music, and elsewhere. The presentation is an accompaniment to the PSO’s Beethoven’s Fifth Edward T. Cone Concert featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Brahm’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by pianist Dominic Cheli. Tickets to the Saturday February 2, 8pm and Sunday February 3, 4pm performances are available at www.princetonsymphony.org/. Soundtracks takes place in the library’s Community Room, and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Soundtracks is presented in partnership with the Princeton Public Library and made possible this season through the support of VelocIT.
IRISH ICONS: The Cheiftains return to McCarter Theatre February 26 at 7:30 p.m. as part of their 57th anniversary tour. The Grammy-winning trio is known for reinventing traditional Irish music and transcending musical boundaries. Though their early following was purely a folk audience, their range has broadened over the decades. Visit mccarter.org for ticket information.
NEVER FORGET: On Sunday January 27 at 3 p.m., ACME Screening Room will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day with the screening of “Near Normal Man” and “Violins of Hope: Strings of the Holocaust.” There will also be a presentation by Michael Shuman of the travel group Footsteps of Our Fathers. Shuman will discuss the theme of healing in relation to film, and how through his travels he has created a way for others to take their own journey to peace. ACME is at 25 South Union Street in Lambertville. Visit www.acmescreeningroom.org for tickets.
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TEA TIME: Charlotte Kirby and Mary Hutchens are in the cast of the Oscar Wilde comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest,” at ActorsNET’s Heritage Center Theatre in Morrisville, Pa., through February 3. The tale of a proper young Englishman who lives a double life as a carouser is one of the most frequently produced comedies. Tickets are $10-$20. For reservations, call (215) 295-3694 or email actorsnet@aol.com.
Three New Works From McCarter LAB
McCarter Theatre Center has announced three new works as part of its 2019 Spotlight New Play Festival. These intimate play readings showcase the core of the McCarter LAB’s mission to support new voices with creative insight from dramaturgs, directors, and actors to help guide and shape their plays. Additionally, real-time reactions of audience members play an active role in the creative development process, assisting playwrights in the elevation of their artistic endeavors. T he t hree play w r ights whose plays will be presented are Alexis Sheer, Serina Fillinger, and Jiehae Park. Two of their works will be performed publicly for the first time. Readings will take place in the rehearsal-roomturned-performance-studio within the Roger S. Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place. Sheer’s Our Dear Dead Drug Lord is January 25 at 7 p.m. Park’s Untitled
Aging Play is January 28 at 7 p.m., while Fillinger’s POTUS, Or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive is February 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit mccarter.org or call (609) 258-2787. There is limited availability. Festival passes, which are $30, give access to all three readings.
Tenor William Burden To Lead Master Class
On Monday, February 11 from 7:30-9:30 p.m., tenor William Burden will lead a master class in Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, on the Princeton University campus. The event is part of the Donna Weng Friedman ’80 Masterclass Series. Burden has sung with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Washington National Opera, Seattle Opera, Opera Philadelphia, Teatro alla Scala, and numerous others companies. In concert, Burden has
appeared with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic, BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Edinburgh Festival, and on tour with Les Arts Florissants at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Barcelona and Lyon. He is on the faculty at the Mannes School of Music and served as Artist in Residence at the 2017 Glimmerglass Festival. Admission to the master class is free.
Tom Shelton, d irec tor of Children’s and Youth Choirs at Princeton United Methodist Church (PUMC), presents a musical for children at the worship service on Sunday, February 24, at 10 a.m. Lost Then Found, Shelton’s collaboration with Camilla Pruitt, is based on three parables – the Lost Coin, the Lost Sheep, and the Lost Son. Shelton, a composer and conductor, is assistant professor of sacred music at Westminster Choir College, associate director of Princeton Girlchoir, and national president of the American Choral Directors Association. Pruitt is director of music at Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntsville, Alabama. Choristers include Ethan Hamilton, Ivania and Sohela Neto, Kate and Julie
Potts, Elliot Walz, Andrew and Ryan Babler, Alex and Izzy Distase, Lily Oesterle, Isaac Penn, Phoebe Roth, Mira Sridar, Aditi Rapaka, Juliana and Maggie Collins, and Elizabeth Wong. Located at the corner of Nassau Street and Vandeventer Avenue, PUMC is a diverse congregation whose members come from many surrounding communities, backgrounds, and faiths. For parking information visit www.princetonumc.org or call (609) 924-2613.
Princeton Ballet School Holds Master Classes
Princeton Ballet School ( PBS ), the official school of American Repertory Ballet (ARB), has announced a new series of master classes to be held on the last Sunday of each month. Taught by leading dancers, choreographers, and teachers, the classes are designed for students and aspiring professionals. The first classes on Sunday, Januar y 27 will be taught by Sean Mahoney, an alumni of ARB and PBS and a current member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. session is for intermediate dancers 13-15 years old; and 12:30 - 2 p.m. for advanced dancers 16 years old and up. Born and raised in Bensalem, Pa., Mahoney began his life in dance at age 12 by attending PBS on scholarship. In 1991 he began as an apprentice at AR B a n d b e c a m e a fe at u r e d dancer with the company, which he rejoined in 2000 under the direction of Graham Lustig. Mahoney was
chosen as one of the first members of the Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company in 1993 just after completing high school. He made his debut with the full company in January 2004. Mahoney has danced for David Parsons, Alex Tressor and Geoffrey Doig-Marx, and per for med in Radio City Music Hall’s Christmas Spectacular. He rejoined Taylor 2 in 2002. Mahoney is the son of a construction worker who provided him with the skills he uses to assist with set construction for the company. As a musician, he accompanies classes at The Taylor School and is a member of the band Heroes Die. “Dur ing this class, we w ill focus on the Taylor technique, which can be best descr ibed as sw im ming through air. Initiating from the back is the root of this technique and moving through the Taylor Back Exercise is the perfect way to have this experience,” said Mahoney. “Learning snippets of Taylor repertory as well as some fun Sean-isms will make the time fly, so I encourage you to use our time together to discover your own artistry, revel in the movement, push through uncomfortable moments, and discover new ways of being you.” The fee is $35 per class. Register at arballet.org. E ach class w ill be limited to 30 participants, so dancers are encouraged to register early. Classes will be held at Princeton Ballet School in the Princeton Shopping Center ( above McCaffrey’s Supermarket), 301 N. Harrison Street.
Richardson Chamber Players Celebrate Series’ Anniversary
The Richardson Chamber Players, Princeton University Concerts’ (PUC) resident ensemble of performance faculty, pay tribute to PUC’s 125th anniversary season in a special Sunday afternoon chamber recital on February 10, at 3 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium.
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The program will feature mixed chamber works written during PUC’s inaugural season (1894-1895) paired with contemporary compositions. Performance faculty pianists Geoffrey Burleson and Margaret Kampmeier, c e l l i s t S u s a n n a h Ch ap man, soprano Rochelle Ellis, violinist Anna Lim, and clarinetist Jo-Ann Sternberg will offer works by Camille Saint-Saëns, Richard Strauss, Johannes Brahms, Er ic Nathan, and A nton Arensky. This concert will be the last in the Richardson Chamber Players’ 2018-19 season. Tickets are $15 ($5 students). Visit princetonuniversityconcerts.org or call (609) 258-9220.
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Students of all ages go to the West Windsor Arts Center to expand their knowledge and experiment with art and creativity. Whether they are adults or children, they take classes in order to try something new or hone their skills by learning from teaching artists in the region. Classes are offered in many artistic media including painting, drawing, and sculpting as well as fashion design, photography, and the literary and performing arts. The annual Faculty Student Show aims to provide the experience of submitting and preparing their work for a professional exhibition as well. Running through March 1, the West Windsor Arts Council presents student art exhibited alongside the work of their teachers in this year’s FACULTY STUDENT ART SHOW: Student art is presented alongside the work of their teachers Faculty Student Show. Feain this annual exhibition at the West Windsor Arts Council. Teacher Anne Kullaf’s “Still Life turing over 50 pieces of art, with Radishes,” above, is shown here with “The Lost Cheetah,” below, a pastel by 5-year-old the show represents the hard work and talent of the WWAC student Sohil Chandhok. The show runs through March 1. community. “The students’ outstanding artwork in the show represents the quality of our teaching artists,” says Richard Robinson, program manager at West Windsor Arts Center. “I am very proud of all our teaching artists and their ability to guide our students, no matter the students’ level of experience, through the creative process.” New and returning faculty highlighted in the exhibition and the art forms they teach include Zakia Ahmed, studio oil painting for adults; Kimberly Ducote-Schimmel, digital photography for all ages; Nelly Kouzmina, felting and fiber arts for adults; Anne Kullaf, watercolor and drawing for adults ; Judy Langille, surface design on fabric for adults; Lori Langsner, beginner oil painting for adults; Eleni Litt, mixed media for adults ; Susan Mitrano, watercolor for all ages; Pratibha Raju, drawing for youth ; and Katie Truk, drawing, painting, and sculpture for all ages. 908.359.8388 The West Windsor Arts Route 206 • Belle Mead Council is located at 952
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“Marge: A Preview” at Trenton City Museum
The Trenton City Museum has announced its new exhibit, “Marge: A Preview,” running February 2 through March 3 in the Tom Malloy Gallery at Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park. An opening reception is Saturday, February 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mention the name Marge, and many New Jersey art patrons envision the watercolors of longtime Trenton resident and artist Marge Chavooshian. Chavooshian was nationally known for her fresh watercolors and sketches: scenes from the Delaware Valley, Cape May, and her many travels. A prolific artist, she left behind a massive body of work. “Marge: A Preview” is a peek at some of her nevershown work, before a retrospective of her work planned for Ellarslie in early 2020. Marge Chavooshian was born in New York City, but she spent over 50 years as a resident of Trenton. She studied at the Arts Students League and with Reginald Marsh in New York, then worked as a fabric designer, illustrator, and teacher in public and private schools throughout Mercer County after moving to Trenton. During her career, Chavooshian was the recipient of 163 awards including American Arts Council, the Medal of Honor, scores of Best in Shows, purchase awards, and the latest, an award in her memory from the recent Garden State Watercolor Society exhibit at Ellarslie. Over the many years that Chavooshian lived in the area, the Trenton City Museum featured her work in many juried shows and small group exhibitions. She also presented workshops and demonstrations, where she shared her expertise with amateurs and professionals alike. This preview and sale provide an opportunity for art lovers to add a Chavooshian to their collection. For more infor mation, call (609) 989-3632 or visit www.ellarslie.org.
In April, the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System will be hosting its 10th Annual TrashedArt Contest. The contest celebrates Earth Day by encouraging patrons to turn ordinary trash into extraordinary art. The contest is limited to one entry per artist. Classes or groups may participate only if they register ahead of time by calling (609) 8838292 or e-mailing jcuddahy@ mcl.org. The library will accept artwork no earlier than Wednesday, March 20 and no later than Wednesday, March 27. Selected artwork will be on display throughout the month of April, beginning on Monday, April 1. Students in grades seven through 12 and adults who reside in Mercer County are eligible to participate. Entries must be original artwork, no larger than 3’ by 3’ by 3’ and no heavier than 25 pounds. Any art medium is acceptable, so long as a minimum of 75 percent recycled content is used. Some examples of recycled content include metals, paper, rubber, glass (but no sharp shards), plastic, and cloth. The criteria for recycled materials is anything that has been manufactured and would have otherwise been thrown away. Non-recyclable materials such as glue, paint, tape, etc. are permitted. Suggestions include newspapers, fabric from old clothing, machine parts, and used building materials. For the purposes of this contest, natural materials such as rocks, dirt, bones, and sticks are not considered recycled. Contest entry forms are available at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch Reference Desk, as well as on the Lawrence Headquarters Branch page of the Mercer County Library System website at www.mcl.org. All accepted art entries will be publicly displayed at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, located at 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Entries will be judged, and winners will be notified by phone or email. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in both adult and student categories. A reception will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 pm to honor the winners and the participants.
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“MARGE: A PREVIEW”: An exhibit and sale of watercolors by longtime Trenton resident and artist Marge Chavooshian will be at the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion from February 2 through March 3. An opening reception is Saturday, February 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
“Iron and Water” at MCCC’s Kerney Gallery
Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) James Ker ney Campus G aller y (JKCG) presents “Iron and Water,” an exhibit featuring the photography of C.a. Shofed, Thursday, January 24 through Thursday, February 21. A community reception and artist talk take place Wednesday, January 30, 5 to 7 p.m. The talk begins at 6 p.m. JKCG is located in MCCC’s Trenton Hall, 137 North Broad Street. JKCG Director Michael Chovan-Dalton says “Images by C.a. Shofed show us the remnants and the artifacts of the great industrial era that helped build the industrial American city. This is an archaeological expedition that is unique to our young country, and only covers about 150 years. Many once-flourishing sites have been abandoned or repurposed, only to be abandoned again. Some have found new meaning and have been restored, but those structures still shuttered wait silently until the next opportunity arises or until they fall back into the water.” Shofed, a Trenton-based photographer, recalls that sometime after being laid off and after his second kidney transplant, he decided that he would give fine arts photography a go. “I had moved to Trenton and the art scene in my new home town was raw, vibrant and easy to access unlike the small town I grew up in,” he recalled. “Trenton’s art scene is just now being discovered by the world outside its borders. Artists like Leon Rainbow and Kasso are leading the charge.” For his own work, Shofed has drawn inspiration from things taken for granted. “Things un-noticed. The ord inar y. I love to f ind beauty in objects we pass by every day,” Shofed says. “When I spot an object or subject that meets my criteria, I picture the moment I’d like to capture that object in. When it arrives, I take the shot. That picture usually takes place in an urban setting or as nature tries to reclaim a man-made object. Not always, but that tends to be what my eye is drawn towards. I’ve taken what I’ve learned over the past seven years as a photographer and apply those lessons, my style to every picture I take.” More information about C.a. Shofed is available at www.amphorartworks.com. For more about JKCG Gallery, visit www.mccc.edu/ JKCgallery.
“Common Threads 7” at BSB Gallery in Trenton
“C o m m o n T h r e a d s 7: Sanctuary,” tells a story of American artists who were not born in America, but instead chose to become A m e r i c a n c it i z e n s. T h e exhibit is a celebration of the rich tapestry of immigration and the American story. It opens January 24 and runs through February 23 at BSB Gallery, 143 East State Street, Trenton. An opening reception featuring food vendors and artisans selling their merchandise will be held on January 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Par ticipating ar tists in the exhibit include Daniele Ballerini, Alia Bensliman, Chee Bravo, Daniela Brozkova, Brigitte A. Calderon, Amy Louise Lee, Vinita Mathur, Kata Mejia, Abelardo Montano, and Abbas Wiswall. A panel discussion featuring participating artists will take place on February 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. BSB Gallery has partnered with Artworks Trenton for this last rendition of Common Threads. Each of the exhibiting artists will also be featured in the ArtLab Gallery of Artworks in tandem with the exhibit at BSB Gallery. “We welcome ‘Common Threads’ to the BSB as another example of why the Capital City has established itself as an arts destination,” said Tom Gilmour, executive director of the Trenton D ow n tow n A s s o c i at i o n. “The Trenton Downtown Association opened the BSB Gallery to support Trenton’s Creek to Canal Cultural Dis-
TOP TREES: From left, trees decorated by the West Trenton Garden Club, Keris Tree Farm + trict and provide a platform Christmas Shop, and the Garden Club of Princeton were voted the favorites in Morven Museum to showcase all the amazing & Garden’s 2018 Festival of Trees. Trenton artists.” BSB Galler y is open of the Ephemeral” through eton’s Portrait,” and other T hursdays, Fr idays, and January 31. exhibits. $4 admission Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 D&R Greenway Land Wednesday-Sunday, 12-4 p.m. For more information, Trust, 1 Preser vation p.m. Thursday extended visit wwwbsbgallery.com. Place, has “From a Child’s hours till 7 p.m. and free Morven Museum 2018 admission 4-7 p.m. www. Art for Healing Gal- Perspective” through FebruFestival of Trees Winners l e r y, Pe n n M e d i c i n e ary 7. www.drgreenway.org. princetonhistory.org. Morven Museum & Gar- Princeton Medical Center, Mor ven Museum & Gourgaud Gallery, 23A den has announced its 2018 has “Reflections of Light: North Main Street, Cran- G a rd e n , 55 Stockton Festival of Trees Favorite Lucy Graves McVicker,” bury, has “Alive-Human, Street, has “Masters of Holiday Display winners. through March 1. Animal and Plant Life” Illusion” through May 19. First place went to Woodwww.morven.org. Artists’ Gallery, 18 through January 25. www. land Wonders, decorated by cranburyartscouncil.org. Princeton University the West Trenton Garden Bridge Street, LambertGrounds For Sculp- Art Museum has “Picturville, has “Winter Warmth” Club; in second place was ture, 80 Sculptors Way, ing Place in Japan” through Christmas Traditions from through February 3. www. Hamilton, has “James February 24 and “Time Caplambertvillearts.com. Around the World, decosule 1970: Rauschenberg’s A r t s C o u n c i l o f Carl: woof” and “Masarated by Keris Tree Farm + Currents” through February yuki Koorida: Sculpture” Christmas Shop; and third Pr inceton, 102 With- through March 17, and oth- 10. (609) 258-3788. www. place sent to A Red, White, erspoon Street, has “All er exhibits. www.grounds- artmuseum.princeton.edu. and Blue National Celebra- That You Leave Behind” forsculpture.org. West Windsor Ar ts tion, decorated by the Gar- through March 16. www. Counc il, 952 A lexanHistorical Society of artscouncilofprinceton.org. den Club of Princeton. der Road, has its FacB er n ste i n G a l ler y, Princeton, Updike FarmFestival of Trees is an anult y Student Ar t Show stead, 354 Quaker Road, nual highlight of the holi- Robertson Hall, Princeton has “Woodrow Wilson and through March 1. www. University, has “Music day season showcasing a the Great War,” “Princ- westwindsorarts.org. juried collection of trees Made Visible: Metaphors and mantles displayed throughout the museum’s galleries, upstairs and dow n. T h e 2018 t h e m e inv ited v isitors to enjoy the newly reimagined first and second floor galleries, featuring trees inspired by 18th through 20th century decor. Trees were deco rated by area designers, artists, garden clubs, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The annual festival ran through January 6. Those interested in becom i n g a d e cor ator for t h e 2019 -2020 Fe s t iv a l of Trees can email Diana Griffin at w w w.dgriffin @ morven.org.
“SUBWAY PERFORMERS — THE MIME”: This painting by Chee Bravo is featured in “Common Threads 7: Sanctuary,” running January 24 through February 23 at BSB Gallery in Trenton. An opening reception is January 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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“29S”: This work by Trenton-based photographer C.a. Shofed is part of “Iron and Water,” his solo exhibit at MCCC’s James Kerney Campus Gallery in Trenton running January 24 through February 21. A reception and artist talk are on Wednesday, January 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Saoirse Ronan Plays Beleaguered Monarch in Costume Drama
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National Theatre Live: If Beale Street Could Talk Fri-Sat: 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Sun-Thurs: 1:45, 4:25, 7:05 (R)
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Mary Queen of Scots
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ary Stuart (1542-1587) is a tragic figure whose life story does not naturally lend itself to the big screen. After all, despite being King James V’s only legitimate offspring at the time of his death, she spent most of her childhood exiled in France and over 18 years of her adulthood imprisoned in England before being beheaded at the behest of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. But that hasn’t discouraged filmmakers from periodically taking liberties with the facts in order to mount an entertaining, if fanciful, biopic about the ill-fated aristocrat. Katharine Hepburn played Mary in a 1936 version directed by John Ford, while Vanessa Redgrave landed an Academy Award nomination for her rendition in a 1971 remake which netted a half-dozen Oscar nominations. Now, Saoirse Ronan stars as the beleaguered queen in a visually-captivating costume drama marking the directorial debut of Josie Rourke. The movie is based on John A. Guy’s 2004 biography, Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart, though the production seems less concerned with historical accuracy than with flamboyant hair and makeup.
You can forget about the book’s assertion about being “true.” For example, Mary and Elizabeth (Margot Robbie) never met in real life, yet this picture’s climax revolves around their meeting for a face-to-face showdown fabricated for dramatic effect. Equally disconcerting is that the film hypes female solidarity as a hot button issue, a glaring reminder of how a movie often tells you more about the period in which it was made than the one it is supposedly about. Even if you’re inclined to forgive all of the above, perhaps the picture’s most annoying flaw is that it opens with the heroine’s execution, and is then followed by a series of flashbacks leading back to Mary’s demise. Why spoil the ending by assuming everyone in your audience is a history buff who knows how the story’s going to turn out? An anti-climactic overindulgence in pomp and pageantry designed for fans of British royalty. Fair (H). Rated R for violence and sexuality. Running time: 124 minutes. Production Companies: Focus Features/Working Title Films/Perfect World Pictures. Studio: Focus Features. —Kam Williams
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Aquaman (PG-13 for action, violence, and some profanity). Jason Momoa stars as the legendary DC character in this origins tale which finds the reluctant superhero forced to face his destiny as king of Atlantis in order to defend the underwater kingdom and the rest of the planet from his power-hungry half-brother (Patrick Wilson). With Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe, Dolph Lundgren, Djimon Hounsou, and Nicole Kidman. Bohemian Rhapsody (PG-13 for profanity, mature themes, suggestive material, and drug use). Reverential rocktrospective chronicling the meteoric rise of Queen as well as the untimely demise of the group’s iconoclastic lead singer, Freddie Mercury (Rami Malek). With Mike Myers, Lucy Boynton, and Joseph Mazzello. Bumblebee (PG-13 for action and violence). Spinoff of the Transformers franchise revolving around the adventures of a young autobot (Dylan O’Brien) resuscitated by an 18-year-old (Hailee Steinfeld) after being found battle-scarred and broken in a junkyard along the California coast. Cast includes John Cena, Angela Bassett, Len Cariou, and Justin Theroux.
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A Dog’s Way Home (PG for peril, mild epithets, and mature themes). Adaptation of W. Bruce Cameron’s best-seller of the same name about a pet pooch (voiced by Bryce Dallas Howard) that embarks on a very eventful, 400-mile journey after being separated from her owner (Jonah Hauer-King). With Ashley Judd, Edward James Olmos, and Alexandra Shipp. Dragon Ball Super: Broly (PG for prolonged action and violences sequences, and for mild epithets). Twentieth installment in the anime series find Goku (Masako Nozawa) and Vegeta (Ryo Horikawa) confronting a warrior (Bin Shimada) unlike any they’ve fought before. Voice cast includes Banjo Ginga, Aya Hisakawa, and Takeshi Kusao. (In Japanese with subtitles). Escape Room (PG-13 for profanity, peril, terror, violence, and suggestive material). Psychological thriller revolving around six strangers forced to survive by their wits after becoming ensnared in a deadly trap beyond their control. Co-starring Debra Ann Woll, Tyler Labine, Taylor Russell, Logan Miller, Niki Dodani, and Jay Ellis. The Favourite (R for profanity, nudity, and graphic sexuality). Olivia Colman portrays Queen Anne (1665-1714) in this biopic revolving around the bitter battle between the Duchess of Marlborough (Rachel Weisz) and a servant (Emma Stone) for the frail monarch’s friendship and affections. With Emma Delves, Faye Daveney, and Paul Swaine. Glass (PG-13 for profanity, violence, bloody images, and mature themes). Samuel L. Jackson plays the brilliant but brittle title character in this sequel to M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable, a sci-fi thriller revolving around a superhuman security guard’s (Bruce Willis) pursuit of a disturbed maniac (James McAvoy) with two dozen personalities. With Sarah Paulson, Luke Kirby, and Anya Taylor-Joy. Green Book (PG-13 for violence, mature themes, profanity, racial slurs, smoking, and suggestive material). Unlikely-buddies dramedy, set in the sixties, about the friendship forged between a black classical pianist (Mahershala Ali) and his white chauffeur (Viggo Mortensen) driving around the Deep South during Jim Crow segregation. With Linda Cardellini, Don Stark, and P.J. Byrne. Holmes & Watson (PG-13 for violence, profanity, sexuality, drug references, and crude humor). Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly co-star as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, respectively, in this crime comedy which finds the legendary sleuths trying to stop arch-rival Moriarty (Ralph Fiennes) from assassinating Queen Victoria (Pam Ferris). With Rebecca Hall, Hugh Laurie, Steve Coogan, and Kelly Macdonald.
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If Beale Street Could Talk (R for profanity and sexuality). Adaptation of James Baldwin’s classic novel, set in Harlem, revolving around a pregnant teenager’s (Kiki Layne) efforts to free her fiancé (Stephan James) falsely accused of rape. With Regina King, Teyonah Parris, and Colman Domingo. The Kid Who Would be King (PG for action, violence, scary images, mature themes, and mild epithets). Sci-fi epic adventure about a bullied British schoolboy (Louis Ashbourne Serkis) who stumbles upon his destiny as a latter-day King Arthur before joining forces with Merlin the Magician (Angus Imrie) and a band of knighted classmates to defeat an evil witch (Rebecca Ferguson) bent on world domination. With Tom Taylor, Rhianna Dorris, and Patrick Stewart. Mary Poppins Returns (PG for mature themes and brief action). Emily Blunt assumes the title role in this musical sequel which finds the magical nanny reunited with the now-grown Michael (Ben Whishaw) and Jane Banks (Emily Mortimer) in the wake of a family tragedy. With Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth, and Meryl Streep. Mary Queen of Scots (R for violence and sexuality). Saoirse Ronan plays the title role in this costume drama based on John Guy’s best-selling biography chronicling the charismatic monarch’s turbulent reign. With Margot Robbie, Gemma Chan, and David Tennant. The Mule (R for brief nudity and sexuality, and pervasive profanity). Clint Eastwood directed and stars in this crime thriller about a broke World War II vet who unknowingly agrees to transport $3 million in cocaine across Michigan for a Mexican drug cartel. Ensemble cast includes Bradley Cooper, Michael Pena, Laurence Fishburne, Alison Eastwood, Taissa Farmiga, and Dianne Wiest. On the Basis of Sex (PG-13 for profanity and suggestive content). Courtroom drama revisiting a groundbreaking sex discrimination case argued by Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Felicity Jones) early in her legal career. With Kathy Bates, Sam Waterston, Armie Hammer, and Justin Theroux. Serenity (R for sexuality, bloody images, and pervasive profanity). Suspense thriller about a fishing boat captain (Matthew McConaughey) who is asked by his ex-wife (Anne Hathaway) to secretly toss her abusive second husband (Jason Clarke) overboard in the middle of the ocean. Cast includes Djimon Hounsou, Jeremy Strong, and Rafael Sayegh. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG for action, violence, mature themes, and mild epithets). Animated reboot of the Marvel Comics franchise revolving around the adventures of a friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (Shameik Moore) from Brooklyn, who is a half-black/half-Puerto Rican teen. Voice cast includes Mahershala Ali, Hailee Steinfeld, Lily Tomlin, Nicolas Cage, Zoe Kravitz, and Chris Pine. Stan & Ollie (PG for smoking and mild epithets). Bittersweet biopic about Stan Laurel (Steve Coogan) and Oliver Hardy (John C. Reilly), recounting the legendary comedy team’s 1953 reunion in Great Britain for a comeback concert tour. Supporting cast includes Danny Huston, Stephanie Hyam, and Susy Kane. The Upside (PG-13 for drug use and suggestive content). English language remake of The Intouchables, the 2011 French dramedy inspired by the real-life relationship of a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston) and the ex-con (Kevin Hart) he hires as a live-in caregiver. With Nicole Kidman, Julianna Margulies, and Aja Naomi King. Vice (R for profanity and violent images). Christian Bale portrays Dick Cheney in this seriocomic biopic recounting the ambitious politician’s career from Beltway bureaucrat to the most powerful vice president in U.S. history. Featuring Amy Adams as Lynne Cheney, Sam Rockwell as President George W. Bush, Tyler Perry as Colin Powell, and Steve Carell as Donald Rumsfeld. —Kam Williams
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communityworks.org. Wednesday, January 30 7 p.m.: PSO Soundtracks at Princeton Public Library presents a talk, Epic Interpretations, by Princeton Symphony Orchestra Assistant Conductor Nell Flanders. Free. 8 p.m.: Princeton Country Dancers holds a Contra Dance at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive (instruction at 7:30 p.m.). Bob Isaacs with Rhythmic Heart. $10 (free for 35 and under).
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11 a.m.: At Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, “Still Life Stew” storytime and painting session. Children take home paintings and stew recipes. $11 per family. www.morven.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Community Blood Drive at Mercer County Community College Student Center, West Windsor. Visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment. 6 to 8 p.m.: At the Wilberforce School, 99 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, author Alex Berenson speaks and signs copies of Tell Your Children the Truth about Marijuana, Mental Illness, and Violence. Friday, February 1 8:45 a.m.: Piano Teachers Forum monthly meeting at Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Amy Glennon and Allison Shinnick present “Expression from the Start.” pianoteachersforum.org. 7 to 8:30 p.m.: In Search of Owls, for ages 8 and up, at The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Talk and hike, followed by hot beverages. Register at http:// thewatershed.doubleknot. com/event/calendar/3916. Saturday, February 2 8 :30 a.m : Birding trip to Round Valley Reservoir in Hunterdon County with Washington Crossing Audubon Society. Visit washingtoncrossingaudubon.org for information. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The West Windsor Community Farmers Market indoor market is at Windsor Athletic Club, 99 Clarksville Road. ALBO entertains; fresh food drive benefits Arm in Arm Food Pantries. 10 to 11:30 a.m.: Groundhog Day Celebration at The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. $5. Learn all about groundhogs and warm up by the campfire. Register at http://thewatershed.doubleknot.com/event/ calendar/3916. 1 to 4 p.m.: At Terhune Orchards, Cold Soil Road, Wassailing the Apple Trees. 2-4 p.m.: Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, hosts a celebration of Chinese New Year for all ages with traditional music and instruments, martial arts, calligraphy, painting, dance, origami, games, crafts, and more. To register, visit princetonlibrary.org or call (609) 924-9529. 7:30 p.m.: Central Jersey Dance Society presents the Salsa Sensation Dance at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street. Lesson from 7:30 to 8:30, followed by open dancing till 11:30 to Latin Mix music. No partner needed. $10-$15. centraljerseydance.org. 8 p.m.: Princeton Symphony Orchestra is at Richardson Auditorium with a program of Beethoven and Brahms, led by Rossen Milanov and
featuring pianist Dominic Cheli. princetonsymphony. org. Sunday, February 3 1 p.m.: First Sunday Films at The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Short films on the importance of native plants, followed by questions with experts. Free. 1:30 p.m.: Violinist Xiaofu Zhou and pianist Yuan Ping perform at Miller Chapel, 64 Mercer Street. $30 ($15 for students). http://nj23.eventbrite.com. 3 p.m.: Philadelphia Gay Me n’s Chor u s p er for m s popular music ranging from Broadway hits to hymns at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road. Suggested donation $10. 4 p.m.: Princeton Symphony Orchestra is at Richardson Auditorium with a program of Beethoven and Brahms, led by Rossen Milanov and featuring pianist Dominic Cheli. Princetonsymphony.org. Monday, February 4 Recycling Wednesday, February 6 6 and 9 p.m.: Princeton University Concerts presents Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, composed in a WWII concentration camp, at Richardson Auditorium. princetonuniversityconcerts. org. 6:30 p.m.: “What Everyone Gets Wrong about Black History in the Space Age,” talk at Hopewell Branch of Mercer County Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington. Register at (609) 737-2610. 7 p.m.: At Ivy Counseling Group, 182 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, “Introduction to Self-Love: Simple Practices to Acknowledge Your Worth and Foster Self-Love,” with counseling intern and wellness advocate Erin Brendel. Free. 8 p.m. (instruction at 7:30): Princeton Country Dancers at Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monmouth Drive. Donna Hunt with Lennan-shee. $10. Thursday February 7 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: The Princeton Farmers Market is at the Princeton Family YMCA, Paul Robeson Place. 10 a.m.: The 55-Plus Club meets at The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street. Jacob Sage, professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, speaks on the topic, “Medical Education is in Trouble.” Free, $3 donation is suggested. 7 p.m.: “American First World War and Post-War Memories in France, 19171929,” at Lawrence branch of Mercer County Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. Lecture by Gary Lee Kraut. Register at (609) 883-8294. 8 p.m.: At The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, the Great Minds Salon presents Rabbi Julie Roth speaking on “The College Campus: Frontier of American Judaism.” $5 for non-members; dessert will be served. Friday, February 8 2 p.m.: “Time Capsule, 1970: Robert Rauschenberg’s Currents,” a lecture at Princeton University Art Museum by Calvin Brown. 7 to 8:30 p.m.: In Search of Owls, for ages 8 and up, at The Watershed Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Talk and hike, followed by hot beverages. Register at http:// thewatershed.doubleknot. com/event/calendar/3916.
Penn Medicine Princeton Health will celebrate 100 years of caring for the residents of central New Jersey throughout 2019, culminating with a weekend of special centennial activities in November to mark the historic milestone. Princeton Health recently launched a new website dedicated to the centennial at www.
employees, physicians, volunteers, EMS, patients, donors, and the community are being planned. Additional details will be announced “As we celebrate our centennial year, we look back at our beginning with a sense of admiration for our founders who had the foresight to recognize the need for a community hospital and
who helped them to turn an idea into a reality,” said Princeton Health president and CEO Barry Rabner. “We also look ahead to our future with a sense of excitement about the advancements and innovations still to come and gratitude to all those who have worked so hard and given so much to support the health system over the
then Princeton Hospital, first opened its doors on November 24, 1919, after the great flu epidemic of 1918 made the need for a full-time hospital apparent. A small farmhouse on Witherspoon Street was donated, and it was converted into a hospital with an operating room and two “sun parlors” with 22 beds for patients.
including 78 maternity patients. Today, Princeton Health provides a range of inpatient and outpatient care, behavioral health and addiction services, rehabilitation, home care and hospice, and fitness and wellness services to more than 1.3 million people in Central New Jersey.
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18,000 patients and had more than 49,000 emergency department visits. Outpatient visits totaled 313,110, including more than 93,300 visits to Princeton House Behavioral Health. More than 2,200 babies were born at the hospital in fiscal year 2018, and Princeton HomeCare made more than 72,200 visits.
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Helping clients in the full spectrum of financial planning has always been the goal of the firm. As its mission statement points out: “Our mission is to get to know and understand your needs, wants, and long-term goals. We want to help you develop, implement, and monitor a strategy that is designed to address your individual situations.” The company has always tried to be cognizant of the diverse individual needs of each client and the challenges each confronts. “We understand the challenges families face today. From managing debt to saving for college to retirement, these personal finance challenges can be overwhelming. Our commitment is to utilize all of our resources to help you pursue your goals.” Whatever the client’s financial circumstances and goals are, careful planning is crucial, the brothers emphasize. “A financial plan starts with a review of the client’s current financial position and an assessment of progress towards meeting the client’s financial goals and priorities. A plan typically includes cash flow planning, retirement planning, investment planning, r isk ma nagem ent /i ns u rance, and tax strategies.” Team Approach The firm has always emphasized a team approach, points out Andrew Petrone. “Over the years, we have found that a team approach can be an effective method to help clients who have a wide variety of needs as they maneuver through a complex financial-services world. No one strategy fits everyone, which is why every client gets our undivided
attention — from planning to execution to follow-up.” Michael Petrone adds, “Also, recognizing that everyone encounters challenges along the way, we strive to anticipate and address those situations as they occur. We want to keep you on track toward a meaningful and purpose-driven financial future.” Both brothers have unique backgrounds, which add depth and dimension to their financial expertise. Michael practiced law in the Princeton area for 10 years before turning his attention to the “family business.” In addition, he served as law clerk to the Honorable Thomas F. Shebell, Jr., presiding judge, Appellate Division, New Jersey Supreme Court in 1994-95. As a certified financial planner, he counsels clients in many areas, with a focus on retirement planning, investments, and insurance. Health care is another area of interest, and he is the author of the articles, “Longterm Planning” and “Health Insurance — Change on the Horizon,” published in Mercer Magazine. “Retirement planning is a big issue for many clients,” he reports. “Many of them are in their 40s and 50s, and they are focusing on this. The sooner you start to prepare for retirement, the better.” Important Priority “Save as much as possible in your working years, ideally at least 15 percent of your gross income,” continued Michael Petrone. “There is a general consensus that pre-retirees should aim for 70-80 percent of gross income replacement in retirement. Take advantage of em-
ployer matching in qualified retirement plans, and save in a diversified way among the tax-deferred, taxable, and tax-free accounts.” Diversification in por tfolios is a very important priority, note both brothers. “High volatility in the stock market causes anxiety. There is less risk if people have a diversified portfolio. It is also important that the portfolio matches up with a client’s personal risk tolerance. That can be different for an older person looking toward retirement than for a younger person with years of active employment ahead.” Andrew Petrone has also had an interesting career both in real estate and politics leading to his role at Petrone Associates. He has served as project manager for the New Brunswick Development Corporation, and as an officer of the New Jersey Committee for Economic Growth. In addition, he spent time in the New Jersey political world, including assisting and advising candidates in campaigns for the state legislature. As a financial advisor, he focuses on investment advisory services, retirement planning, and risk management. He also has extensive experience in estate planning for high-net-worth clients. He has been recognized 11 separate years as a Leaders Club qualifier, and he is a multiple-year winner of the Million Dollar Roundtable — the premier association of financial professionals. He has led numerous seminars for CPAs in the areas of retirement, qualified retirement plans, and risk management strategies. Loyal Clients Petrone Associates has clients of all ages and back-
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etting into standup comedy after graduating from Princeton University in 2008, Noah Savage has performed at such venues as Caroline’s and Gotham Comedy Club in New York City along with underground room and colleges on the east coast. Last week, Savage brought his wit to a national stage in another context: providing color commentary for ESPN college men’s basketball broadcasts in Philadelphia and Tennessee, working the Davidson-Saint Joseph’s game on January 14 and the Tennessee State-Tennessee Tech contest last Thursday as part of his debut season with the network. For Savage, a former Tiger men’s basketball star, getting the ESPN gig this winter took the persistence he displayed in scoring 873 points for Princeton and earning second-team All-Ivy League honors in his senior season as a 6’5, 220-pound forward. After sending tapes of his broadcasting work to ESPN over the years, he got an interview and secured an audition for an off-air broadcast of a college game in Charlotte. Sticking with his style that mixes humor with inside hoops info, Savage was hired. “You can be really good but if the person hiring
wants something different, they want something different,” said Savage, 33, a native of Princeton who starred at Princeton High and the Hun School before heading across town for college. “You have to be yourself and not think what they want. That is my attitude. I have always wanted to be the guy who was entertaining and a little fun when it is appropriate but still respecting the game and making the game the centerpiece and elevate it. Savage cut his teeth in broadcasting in the 200910 season by working as a color man with play-by-play pro John Sadak on WPRB radio broadcasts of Princeton men’s hoops. “John really helped me a lot to get started and teach me the ropes,” said Savage, noting that Sadak has gone on to work for such national outlets as Westwood One radio and CBS Sports Network and was succeeded on the Princeton broadcasts by Derek Jones. “He was very complimentary and he was giving good feedback. We had a good chemistry right away. Obviously, working with Derek Jones has been phenomenal as well. Starting off, I was really lucky.” In getting his start with ESPN, Savage is getting to call a number of games, focusing on A-10, Ohio Val-
ley Conference, and Ivy contests. “Everybody has been great; you want to have a good broadcast and it is almost like playing on a team,” said Savage. “As long as you are on the same page, it comes from the right attitude of wanting to do a great job and elevate the broadcast and make it interesting and fun. There has been a really good movement towards making it fun.” That movement clearly suits Savage. “I definitely want to be funny and have fun but also have strong opinions about basketball,” said Savage. “I want to show know what I am talking about both within the league and breaking down the Xs and Os without getting too far into the weeds. The other thing is I like to explain common misperceptions.” In order to achieve those goals, Savage puts in a lot of work. “It is a ton of preparation,” said Savage. “You go to shootarounds, you go to practices, you talk to coaches, and you do your charts. The SIDs at the schools will give you really good information. They give you the notes from the school and form the league. You want to know about the entire league for the big picture. I make
what I call a cheat sheet that has got the whole league. It is whatever you have got to do to be ready.” Along with handling that grind, Savage seeks to spice up the broadcast, taking part in a video of a dunking drill in conjunction with the Tennessee State-Tennessee Tech which showed him getting rimmed out in his effort at a jam. “I am trying to do that every game,” said Savage with a laugh. “I had running shoes on for that but I was wearing khakis and a dress shirt. I am going to wear basketball shoes the next time. It is my idea; it is let me see if I can actually dunk here. I think it would be cool.” For Savage, getting the chance to call games all over the country has been very cool “I am a basketball junkie,” said Savage, who does a weekly sports and pop culture podcast “Old School New School” with his fatherin-law and noted sports psychologist Rick Wolff, carried on iTunes and Libsyn. “To me, no job is better than another job. I thought the game I did last night [in Tennessee] was heaven. I am with Derek. There were 19 dunks. It is awesome, it is all fun. That is the thing, every game has something interesting about it.” Looking ahead, Savage is interested in pursuing his passions for comedy and hoops.
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TALKING HEADS: Noah Savage, right and Derek Jones get ready to broadcast a Princeton University men’s basketball game at the Palestra in Philadelphia. Savage ’08, a former Princeton men’s hoops star, has joined the ESPN college hoops broadcasting team this winter as a color commentator. “I would absolutely love to do both broadcasting and comedy; there are a few guys who do sports and comedy,” said Savage, who runs a monthly comedy show with his wife, Alyssa Wolff at the Von in New York City and includes his comedy schedule on his Instagram at yoitsthesav. “If I was a headline comic, I would just do that when it isn’t basketball season,
depending in the gig. I want to do both, that is the ultimate goal. I don’t want to choose.” In the meantime, Savage is fired up to work the basketball season as it heads into March Madness. “It has been unbelievable, I am super pumped,” said Savage. “I just want to keep it going.” — Bill Alden
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Princeton Universit y women’s hockey star Sarah Fillier has been named the Hockey Commissioner’s Association National Rookie of the Month for the month of December. Forward Fillier led the nation’s freshmen in scoring during December with six goals and two assists for eight points to help the Tigers post a 4-0-1 record. She scored more goals than any player of any class, with her six in five games. She scored in four of her team’s five games and had three multipoint performances. Fillier, a 5’5 native of Georgetown, Ontario, leads the nation in scoring, averaging 2.00 points per game with 12 goals and 20 assists in 16 games. With the longest unbeaten streak in the nation, and a program best 18 games, Princeton, now 13-2-5 overall and 11-0-3 ECAC Hockey, is ranked No. 4 in this week’s national poll. The Tigers are currently on exam hiatus and return to action when they host Penn State on January 29.
D’Orsi finished second on the team in scoring in her sophomore season with 56 points, scoring 42 goals and adding 14 assists. She became the 34th member of the Princeton century club, netting her 100th point against Penn in the Ivy League Championship. She was named to the Ivy League All-Tournament team and was a second-team All-Ivy League selection. The Ivy League Tournament MVP, George is also a firstteam All-Ivy selection. Last season she set the Princeton record for draw controls in a game with 11 against Columbia in the Ivy League Tournament and ranks fourth in single-season draws with 57. In 17 games she scored 43 goals and six assists and had eight games in which she scored at least a hat trick. Fish became the starting goaltender on March 31 in
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PU Hoops Alumna Dietrick Starring in Spain Pro League
Former Princeton University women’s basketball star Blake Dietrick ‘15 is starring for Lointek Gernika of Spain’s Liga Femenina de Baloncesto (LFB). Dietrick recently helped Lointex Gernika in the 2018 EuroCup as the team just
missed on the Round of 16 by three points. In six EuroCup games, the 2015 Ivy League Player of the Year posted 14.7 points, 4.0 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting 41.2 percent from deep. Lointex Gernika got off to an 11-3 start, good for third place in the LFB, Spain’s top tier league. The team began the season with an eight-game winning streak. Dietrick has scored at least 10 points in 10 of 14 games this season and has three 20+ point outings. The former Tiger dropped in 19 points, six assists and five rebounds in a 76-71 victory over Sant Adria on January 4, leading Eurobasket.com to name her the Interperformance Player of the Week for her performance. Dietrick has contributed 13.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.4 steals in 14 regular season games.
Tiger Hoops Guard Cannady Suspended over Wawa Incident
Princeton University men’s basketball star Devin Cannady has been suspended from the squad in the wake of an incident at Wawa last Friday morning around 3:30 a.m. The senior guard allegedly swung at a Princeton Department of Public Safety officer in Wawa according to wire service news reports and was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and improper behavior. The Mercer County’s Prosecutor Office is handling the case. The 6’2, 182-pound native of Mishawaka, Ind. is averaging team-high 19.5 points per game and is the fifth leading scorer in program history with 1,458 points. Princeton, now 9-5 overall and 2-0 Ivy League, is currently on hiatus for exams and returns to action when it RED ALERT: Princeton University men’s soccer player Sean McSherry, right, goes after the ball hosts Division III foe Wesley in game this past fall. Senior midfielder McSherry was selected by the New York Red Bulls as the 78th overall pick in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Superdraft last week. The 5’9, on January 27 160-pound McSherry, a Freehold native and former Peddie School standout, was chosen as the PU Women’s Lacrosse sixth pick in round four. He is the fifth Tiger in the last five years to be drafted and the 11th allGets Pre-Season Accolades time. A first-team All-Ivy League and all-regional selection, in 2018, McSherry captained the Four members of the Princ- Tigers to the Ivy League title and NCAA Tournament bid this season. He led the team in scoring eton University women’s with four goals and four assists for 12 points. McSherry finished his Princeton career with 23 lacrosse team have earned points (7 goals, 9 assists) in 47 games. Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) preseason All-America status from Inside Lacrosse in the magazine’s 2019 Face-Off Yearbook issue. As a team, Princeton has been picked No. 8 in the preseason rankings. Sophomore attacker Kyla Sears has been named to the third team while junior attacker Tess D’Orsi, senior attacker Elizabeth George, and sophomore goalie Sam Fish each earned honorable mention. * A Division of N.C. Jefferson Plumbing, Heating & A/C A Division of A second-team All-America N.C. Jefferson Plumbing, Heating & A/C in 2018, Sears led the Tigers 2019 is the year to in scoring with 83 points in 3 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 remodel your bathroom! 19 games. She scored 64 609.924.3624 | www.ncjefferson.com goals and 19 assists and led NJSL # 7084 | HIICL#13VH03224100 the nation’s rookies in points 609-924-0762 | 29 Airpark Road game at the end of the Princeton, NJ 08540 CE WORRY FREE CONTRACTING | FROM CONCEPT TOper COMPLETION regular season. She is the allwww.jeffersonbath.com time Princeton and Ivy League One-Year Subscription: $10 | Two-Year Subscription: $15 freshmen scorer and goal 609.924.5400 ext. 30 F U L L S E RV I C E WO R RY F R E E CO N T R AC T I N G scorer. Sears was also named subscriptions@witherspoonmediagroup.com first-team all-region, first-team F R O M CO N C E P T TO CO M P L E T I O N all-Ivy League and Ivy League princetonmagazine.com NJSL # 7084 | HIICL#13VH03224100 All-Tournament.
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The pressure was on Tim Evidente as he stepped to the foul line for the Princeton High boys’ basketball team in the waning seconds of re g u lat ion las t we ek ag a i n s t v i s i t i n g W W/ PSouth last week. PHS was clinging to a 3836 lead over the Pirates in the January 15 contest and sophomore guard Evidente earned a one-and-one opp o r t u n i t y a f te r g e t t i n g fouled in the backcourt. The first-year varsity performer acknowledged that he was feeling some butterflies as he eyed the rim. “I felt the crowd, I was ner vous,” said Ev idente. “I was focusing on making these count; I knew we needed them. Evidente coolly drained both shots as PHS held on for a 40-38 win. In reflecting on pulling out the v ictor y over the Pirates, Evidente asserted that the fiery mentality displayed by PHS made the difference. “I think it was our hustle and the way we played,” s aid Ev idente. “We jus t wanted it more than them. Our defense wins most of our games. Our rotations are on point most of the time.” The Little Tigers got off to a good star t against WW/P-South, jumping out to a 12-3 lead early in the second quarter. “ We m o v e d t h e b a l l around a lot,” said Evidente. “We started making shots, we started getting a flow going.” A s t h e s t a r t i n g p o i nt guard, Evidente looks to keep the ball moving.“I see my role as distributing the ball, running the plays and
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Junior Star Davis Shines Against Lawrence High As PHS Girls’ Swimmers Gird for County Meet Cameron Davis didn’t feel 100 percent as the Princeton High girls’ swimming team hosted Lawrence High last Thursday, but that didn’t keep her from producing a superb performance in the meet. PHS junior star Davis posted wins in both the 100-yard and 200 freestyle races as the Little Tigers cruised to a 116-54 victory over the Cardinals. “I am feeling a little sick today so the swims were not as good as they could have been,” said Davis. “I am not mad about it, I think they were pretty solid.” With the Little Tigers having started the week by defeating Notre Dame 109-61 on January 15, Davis saw the victory over Lawrence as another solid performance for the squad. “We have been doing a really good job of staying motivated, even if it is a hard meet for us, and swimming as fast as we can,” said Davis. With two high school seasons under her belt, Davis is working harder this season to keep her teammates motivated. “It is funny because I am used to being an underclassman, so is this is my first year in a leadership position,” said Davis. “It is a lot of fun, I try to be there if there are any questions on how we need to work and things like that.” Davis has been showing her leadership taking an evenkeeled approach to competition and being open to swimming a number of events. “I think I have been doing a good job of making sure that I keep a clear head,
even if I don’t feel well during warmup,” said Davis, who also swims for the Princeton Piranhas club team. “That is something I have been working on for a while. I like sprint races because they are a little shorter. I have been open to longer freestyle races, I think they are fun.” PHS head coach Carly Misiewicz had fun seeing her girls’ squad end regular season competition with the wins over Notre Dame and Lawrence. “It has been really good to go into counties and states and all of that with these last two wins,” said Misiewicz, whose team moved to 7-4 with the victories. “You never really know who Lawrence and Notre Dame have; they always bring really good competition.” Misiewicz credits Davis with being a top competitor for PHS. “Cammie is always an all-star swimmer, she is the kind of person who can get in and swim anything,” said Misiewicz. “I think I have put her in the 200 free, the individual medley, the 50 free, the 100 butterfly, the 100 free, and the 100 backstroke. I think breaststroke and the 500 are the only things that she hasn’t swum this season.” Davis is also boosting the team’s spirit on the deck with her upbeat personality. “She is a really fun and easy person to get along with and the girls just gravitate towards her,” said Misiewicz. “She is very positive all the time, which is awesome. That is something you look for in a leader. We do have a small senior class, so we are
not graduating a lot.” Tracey Liu has emerged as a positive force this winter for the Little Tigers. “Tracey is someone who is really setting the bar high as a freshman,” said Misiewicz of Liu, who placed first in the 200 IM and 100 back against Lawrence. “She is another very positive, very social person. She is definitely getting to know everybody on the team and wanting to be a part of things. I have her in class as a teacher and she tells me all the time, ‘I am having so much fun, I really like it.’ ” With PHS competing at the Mercer County Championship meet at WW/P-North from January 24-26, Misiewicz likes her team’s chances to do well at the meet. “You never really know who else is going to go for the other teams,” said Misiewicz. “It is what is the best lineup we can put in. It is how can we squeak out as many points as possible, there is a strategy to that. We have really come a long way as a team this year since going into the winter break 3-3. They understand and I always stress that it is about what is best for the team. I tell them don’t care so much about your times, they will come around when the time is ready.” Davis, for her part, believes the Little Tigers are ready for a big performance this weekend. “We are definitely in a good spot, we have been working hard this season; I am excited to see how well we do at counties,” said Davis. “I am going to focus on having a good time with my team, considering after this year I only have one more year left.” —Bill Alden
Displaying Fight in Defeat to Lawrence, PHS Boys’ Swimming Psyched for Counties Trailing Lawrence High 63-47 with four events left in a meet last Thursday, the Princeton High boys’ swimming team could have given up. But by winning the 200 freestyle relay and then getting a victory from Jeshurun Reyen in the 100 breaststroke, PHS had a chance to win the meet if it placed onetwo in the 400 free relay, the final event of the day. While the Little Tigers ended up taking second in the relay to fall 92-78 to the visiting Cardinals at the John Witherspoon pool, PHS head coach Carly Misiewicz was proud that her swimmers kept fighting to the end. “We are down by 16, it is what it is,” said Misiewicz. “All of that just shows how we are not going to give up ever. That is awesome and really, really good to have on the team.” Although the loss was the second straight for PHS as it had fallen 101-69 to Notre Dame on January 15, Misiewicz believes her swimmers can build on their effort with postseason competition on the horizon. “I think it was a tough week, but it really showed our true potential,” said Misiewicz. “I was talking to their boys’ coach afterwards and we were saying neither one of us was ever out of it. The boys are sitting in a really good spot right now.” Against Lawrence, PHS was
shorthanded as it had some guys out and others swimming reduced workloads. “Will Murray didn’t swim and John Liang has been sick so he came a little later today,” said Misiewicz, who got another win from Reyen in the 50 free at the meet as the Little Tigers moved to 8-3. “Eric Liu has been in and out so we had key people out who would make a difference, so fingers crossed that they get better healthwise.” L ook ing ahead to t he county meet, which takes place from January 24-26 at WW/P-North, Misiewicz believes that PHS can be in the mix for a top finish. “Personally, I don’t feel like anyone is a for sure favorite in the counties right now,” maintained Misiewicz. “Counties always surprises everybody. It is totally different than a dual meet; you get one relay and you have four individual swimmers per event so anything can happen.” In the view of Misiewicz, the fighting spirit her team displayed against Lawrence is a sign that it can do some good things at the county meet. “It is about who wants it more and that is really what it comes down to at the end of the day,” said Misiewicz. “I feel like we do have that attitude and a sense of urgency that we are not giving up.” —Bill Alden
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PDS Boys’ Hoops Pulls Away from Doane, Sparked by Coit’s Dynamic Performance David “Diggy” Coit passed the 1,000-point mark in his Princeton Day School career last year as a junior and he has been averaging a teamhigh 20 points a game so far this winter. But when the dynamic guard didn’t score a point the first quarter last Friday as PDS hosted Doane Academy, he kept his cool. “We were just trying to see what they were throwing at us,” said Coit. “Our motto is ‘always take it calm’ because if I get frustrated in the first quarter, that is going to set the tone for my team. It is all about being a leader. They were in a box and one and they were trying to take me out of the game. So my team helped me, we just did what we do and we were aggressive.” In the second quarter, Coit took over the game, tallying 10 points as the Panthers forged ahead 34-28 by halftime. “That was my main thing to get going,” said Coit. “That is when I started scoring and getting more assists. We started running, I think that is the most important thing for us. When I get going, we are unstoppable.”
In the second half, PDS racheted up the defensive pressure, pulling away to a 75-58 won and improving to 10-6. “When we went in a halftime, we talked and the main thing I said to the them is that as soon as the third quarter starts, we are going to pick the defense up and that is exactly what we did,” said Coit. Coit, who ended up with 21 points on the evening, saw the victory as a key step forward for PDS. “This game was a statement game for us because we are going to see them in the playoffs and we have home court advantage,” asserted Coit. “We were trying to let them know that we are here and we are ready to win.” Citing the influence of new PDS head coach Doug Davis, a former standout guard for the Princeton University men’s hoops team, Coit is even more ready to excel this winter. “He has helped me with my growth,” said Coit of Davis. “He is always on me, he makes me run every day. He is definitely coaching me hard.”
DRIVE THROUGH: Princeton Day School boys’ basketball player David “Diggy” Coit dribbles past a Doane Academy player in action last Friday night. Senior star Coit scored 21 points in the game to help PDS pull away to a 75-58 victory and improve to 10-6. The Panthers host Princeton High on January 23, play at Germantown Academy (Pa.) on January 26, and then host Pennington on January 28. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
Davis, for his part, is enjoying coaching Coit. “The kid can do it all, he has energy; the thing with me is just making sure that he brings 100 percent every time,” said Davis. “With his potential and the makeup of that kid and the leadership that he brings, there is no way that he shouldn’t be the best player every time he steps on the floor.” Coit was cer tainly the best player on the court in the second quarter with his scoring outburst. “W henever Digg y gets going, it helps the team tremendously,” added Davis. “They feed off of his energy, they feed off of him making shots.” The energy displayed by PDS at the defensive end was a big plus. “That press we jumped into helped us get a lot of steals, deflected passes and everything like that,” said Davis. “The pressure was really good for us. It definitely changed the tone of the game. The players did it, they went out there and got steals and did whatever they had to.” The Panthers put Doane’s defense under pressure with balanced scoring as sophomore guard Freddie Young Jr. led the way with 22 points, junior guard Jomar Meekins added 15 points on five 3-pointers and junior forward Jaylin Champion chipped in 10 in addition to the 21 from Coit. “When everyone plays together and we are pressuring and doing what we do naturally, we are all going to eat,” said Davis. “We are all going to gave really good games.” Davis credited Meekins and Champion with having particularly good games. “Jomar has given us tremendous energy on the defensive end and he is also hitting jump shots,” said Davis. “Jaylin got huge blocks on the defensive end and that is what we have been telling him to do. He plays bigger than he is.” In the view of Davis, topping Doane could prove to be a big win for the Panthers. “This was definitely a game that can spark something,” said Davis, whose team hosts Princeton High on January 23, plays at Germantown Academy (Pa.) on January 26, and then hosts Pennington on January 28. “It is just staying focused. We have this break coming up so it is getting our guys back on the gym, shooting, and getting back to our game.” As he heads into the final weeks of his PDS career, Coit is focused on a championship run. “The main goal is to win and I am here to win ; I want to leave with two state titles,” said Coit, who helped the Panthers win the state Prep B crown in his freshman season with the program. “I will be back in the gym tomorrow and I am going to do what I do. I know this team has the pieces; we have two main pieces in Jaylin and Freddie and my shooter [Meekins] doing his thing. We have got the team and I don’t think they can stop us.” —Bill Alden
Hun Boys’ Hockey Goalie Cole Shows Maturity, Overcoming Slow Start as Raiders Fall to Hill It was a shaky start for Jackson Cole as the Hun School boys’ hockey team hosted the Hill School (Pa.) last Wednesday. The Hun junior goalie yielded three goals in the first five minutes of the contest as the Raiders dug a 3-0 hole. “When you go down so early like that, you just think to yourself it has already gotten this bad so you might as well play as hard as you can,” said Cole Playing hard, Cole got in a groove after withstanding the early barrage, repeatedly thwar ting the highpowered Hill attack. “I started to feel like I was back on my feet after the first couple goals,” said Cole. “I have always told myself that it only takes one period to play a good game. If you play as hard as you can for one period, your momentum will carry on to the next.” The Raiders got some momentum in the waning moments of the first period as Eddie Evaldi scored with 27 9 seconds left to make it a 3-1 game. “That goal gave us a little flash of hope,” said Cole. “We thought we could really do something there if we gave it our all.” While Hun gave it their all over the rest of the contest, it couldn’t break through as neither team scored again and Hill held on for the 3-1 win. Cole did his best to keep the Raiders in the game, ending up 35 saves. “For goalies, once you get warmed up and you start to get into a rhythm, it is just comes easier,” said Cole. Inspired by some hard words from Hun head coach Ian McNally at the intermission after the first period, the Raiders raised their level of play. “We all banded together,” said Cole. “We decided in the locker room that we weren’t going to let this get any worse and we were going to go out there and try to come back.” In reflecting on his progress, three-year starter Cole believes he has gotten bet-
ter mentally and physically in the ice. “I think I am a lot more mature this year,” said Cole. “As I get more experienced, I start to learn how to deal with being scored against. I am growing a little bit, getting stronger and just making the best of everything.” In Cole’s view, the Raiders have to deal with the loss to Hill by keeping up their intensity. “We just can’t hang our heads from that,” said Cole. “We have to be ready and get right back on the ice tomorrow and practice really hard.” Hun head coach McNally urged his players to get their heads back into the game after the shaky start against Hill. “We came in here after the first period and the challenge was put to them,” said McNally. “It has to come from within the room. We are old and big and strong. We are not little and young and without leadership. We have tons of leaders.” Cole showed his leadership by closing the door on Hill. “Every time, any turnover, you try with one hand on your stick instead of two or you hope it gets out instead of making sure that it gets out, all of that is instantly a scoring chance against us,” said McNally. “There was no room for error. People feed off of that, it is like that with anyone, you feed off if both ways. If he lets in a couple of soft goals, you think you have no chance. But all of sudden when he comes out in the second and make some statement saves, you feel like OK, wait a minute, if he is going to bail us out then maybe we can sneak in a breakaway. It gives you confidence. It could have been 8-1 without him.” McNally is confident that his top players can compete with anybody Hun faces. “Regardless of who we are playing, we can throw five guys out there who are as good as anybody,” said McNally, referring to sophomore forward Matt Argentina, senior forward Brian Nelson, junior defenseman
Hayden Watson, senior defenseman Aidan McDowell, and junior forward Evaldi. “We are going to generate offensive chances every game, it has nothing to do with strategy or the skill of players. If our guys decide that they don’t want the other team to do well and they internalize that and show that on the ice, then we play very well.” The Raiders played very well over the last two periods against Hill. “It was on them to do it, we pushed hard on 10 guys,” said McNally. “We played longer shifts, it is not easy. I know they were gassed, we had to burn a timeout early because of that. We threw everything we could in there. If we had one bounce, it might have changed it.I was proud of the effort.” McNally hopes his players can bottle that effort as Hun looks ahead to competing in the Mercer County Tournament in early February and going after its sixth straight title in that competition. “This is what were are capable of,” said McNally, whose team, now 9-7, plays at the Por tledge School (N.Y.) on January 23 and at Holy Ghost Prep (Pa.) on January 25 before hosting Notre Dame on January 29. “The challenge is on them in their room as peers and leaders. It is not easy to do when you are a teenager and say we need to take this seriously, this is important to me and I am going to pull everyone along with me.” Cole, for his part, vows that Hun will take things seriously in the MCT. “That is always a fun tournament for us, we tend to do well there,” said Cole. “It is something that we look forward to. We are going to be ready for that.” —Bill Alden
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COLE POWER: Hun School boys’ hockey goalie Jackson Cole tracks the puck in a game last winter. Last Wednesday, junior goalie Cole made 35 saves in a losing cause as Hun fell 3-1 to the Hill School (Pa.). The Raiders, now 9-7, play at the Portledge School (N.Y.) on January 23 and at Holy Ghost Prep (Pa.) on January 25 before hosting Notre Dame on January 29. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
B oys’ B asketba l l : Andrew Seager had a big game in a losing cause as Hun fell 63-51 to West Nottingham Academy ( Md.) last Saturday. Post-graduate Seager scored 17 points as the Raiders moved to 7-8. Hun hosts Peddie on January 23, faces Christian Brothers on January 26 in the Valerie Fund event at Marist High, and then plays at the Phelps School (Pa.) on January 28.
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PDS B o y s’ H o c k e y : L u ke Antonacci came up big to help PDS beat Holy Ghost Prep (Pa.) 4-0 last Thursday. Sophomore standout Antonacci scored two goals while junior goalie Jeremy Siegel made 15 saves in earning the shutout for the Panthers, who improved to 11-7-1. PDS hosts Wyoming Seminary (Pa.) on January 23 and then faces L awrenceville on January 24 at Hobey Baker Rink at Princeton University. Girls’ Hockey: Julie Patterson starred as PDS defeated Morristown-Beard 5-1 last Friday. Senior forward Patterson tallied three goals and an assist to help the Panthers move to 7-8. PDS plays at Rye Country Day (N.Y.) on January 23, hosts Immaculate heart on January 25, and then plays Princeton High on January 28 at Hobey Baker Rink at Princeton University.
Boys’ Basketball: Coming up short in a Mid Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) battle, Lawrenceville lost 66-61 to Peddie last Saturday. The Big Red, now 116, play at the Perkiomen School (Pa.) on January 25 and at the Blair Academy on January 26. Boys’ Hockey : Unable to get its offense going, Lawrenceville fell 5- 0 at Northfield Mount Hermon (Mass.) last Saturday. The Big Red, now 10-6, play at the Delbarton School on January 23, face Princeton Day School on January 24 at Princeton University’s Hobey B aker R in k, and Girls’ Basketball : Dethen host Albany Academy spite a strong performance (N.Y.) on January 26. from Catherine Dyevich, PHS fell 40-30 at Allentown last Friday. Senior star Dyevich scored 15 points as the Little Tigers dropped to 9-4. PHS plays at Princeton Day School on January 23 and at Hamilton on January Girls’ Basketball: Leah 25 before hosting Trenton Johnson starred in a losing on January 29. cause as Pennington fell B oys’ H o c ke y : Aidan 61-50 to Blair Academy Trainor scored two goals, last Friday. Johnson scored but it wasn’t enough as PHS 20 points and grabbed 15 fell 5-3 to Notre Dame last rebounds for the Red Raidweek. The Lit tle Tigers, ers, who dropped to 12-2. who moved to 11-6-1 with Pennington is next in action the defeat in the January when it faces Durham Elite 15 contest, play Hillsbor(Canada) on January 27 in ough on January 23 at the the Mecca Tournament at Flemington Ice Arena, face the Gauchos Gym in New Pingry on January 25 at the York City. Bridgewater Sports arena, B oys’ Hoc key : Logan and then take on South Harris scored four goals Brunswick on January 17 but it wasn’t enough as Pen- at Pro Skate. nington fell 6-4 to Hopewell Girls’ Hockey: Victoria Valley last Friday. The Red Zammit had a big game in
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a losing cause as PHS fell 13-4 to Summit High last Thursday. Junior star Zammit scored all four goals for the Little Tigers. PHS plays Immaculate Heart at the Ice Vault in Wayne on January 23 before facing Princeton Day School on January 28 at Princeton University’s Hobey Baker Rink.
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Raiders, now 4-4-1, host the Haverford School (Pa.) on Januar y 25 and Germantown Academy (Pa.) on January 28.
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Dillon Youth Basketball Recent Results
In action last Saturday in the 4th/5th grade boys’ division of the Dillon Youth Basketball League, Princeton Youth Spor ts edged Mason Griffin & Pierson 27-25 in overtime. Gavin L ev ine scored 10 points to lead PYS with Phinbeas Choe adding nine. Andrew Foreman led MS & P w ith 10 points. PBA #130 defeated Cross Culture 4123 as Asher DeLue scored a game-high 21 points in t h e v ic tor y. Jos e A nge les scored 11 in a losing cause for Cross Culture. P r i nceton D enta l G roup topped Corner House 3215 as Matthew Ghaim led all scorers with 13 points. I n t h e 6 t h / 7t h g r a d e b o y s’ d i v i s i o n , M c C a f f r e y ’s d e f e a t e d D i c k s ’ Spor t ing G oo ds, 45 -24. T he Car usone ( Pasquale and Carmine) brothers led the charge for McCaffrey’s
GRAND MOMENT: Hun School girls’ basketball star Jada Jones (holding ball) celebrates with her teammates and coaches after hitting the 1,000-point mark in her high school career last Wednesday in a 55-38 win at Hightstown. Senior guard Jones, who came into the game needing 11 points to hit the milestone, tallied a game-high 26 points in the victory. The Raiders, who improved to 6-8 with a 47-40 win over Nottingham last Monday, host Peddie on January 23 and Lawrenceville on January 26. as they tallied 12 points apiece. Archie Smith led DSG with 10 points. Princeton Pi edged Majeski Foundation 40-36 as Remmick Granozio scored 15 points for the victors while Owen Biggs tallied nine in a losing cause. Lependorf & Silverstein defeated Smith’s Ace Hardware 4223 as Gyan Guatam scored 12 points in the victory. I n t h e 8t h -10 t h g r ad e boys’ division, the 76ers defeated t he L akers 45 41. William Doran led the 76ers with 21 points while Kyle Chessler and Henr i Maman both scored nine in for the Lakers. The Knicks edged the Spurs 51-48 as Andrew DeLuca scored 12 points to lead the way for t he K n ick s wh i le Ja m e s
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Obituaries
Norman Itzkowitz
Professor Nor man It zkowitz, 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 20 in Princeton, New Jersey, where he had resided for over 65 years. Norman was a beloved professor of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University and served as the Master of Wilson College, one of the University’s residential colleges, from 1975 to 1989. He was the author of a number of highly regarded books in his field of Ottoman and Turkish Studies, including The Ottoman Empire and Islamic Tradition; Mubadele: An Ottoman-Russian Exchange of Ambassadors, co-written with his friend Prof. Max Mote ; his translation of Halil Inalcik’s The Otto man Empire: The Classical Age, 1300-1600; Immortal Ataturk, co-written with his dear friend and collaborator Dr. Vamik Volkan; and, reflecting the wide range of his academic interests, Turks and Greeks: Neighbors in Conflict, co-written with Dr. Volkan; and Richard Nixon: A Psychobiography, co-written with Dr. Volkan and Andrew Dod. Later in life he wrote a series of children’s history books for Scholastic with co-author Enid Goldberg. Nor man It zkow it z was born on the Lower East Side of New York City in 1931. His father, Jack Itzkowitz, was born in Lowicz, which today is in Poland. His mother, the former Gussie Schmier, was born in Bobrka, a suburb of Lviv, which today is in Ukraine. Norman attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City and then the City College of New York, which was, at the time, known for producing great scholars and not-bad athletes. Norman was both, winning the College’s Cromwell Medal in History and playing on the varsity lacrosse and fencing teams. On graduating from City College, he was admitted to Princeton University Graduate School. At Princeton, he studied under his mentor, the great historian Lewis Thomas. Upon his teacher’s death, he completed Prof. Thomas’s fundamental Elementary Turkish, still in use today. During graduate school he married his college sweetheart, Leonore Krauss. When he was awarded a prestigious Ford Foundation grant to study in Turkey in the mid1950s, she accompanied him and they lived there for several years. They returned to Turkey often in the 1950s and 60s, and their son Jay was born in Ankara. Their daughter Karen was born in Princeton. Well into his traditional
academic career Norman developed an interest in psychoanalysis and went back to school in New York City at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis. He trained to become a lay analyst, eventually seeing a small number of patients in New York. He felt that becoming a practicing analyst would be the most genuine way to engage in psychohistory, a discipline which merged his two interests. It was during this period that he co-wrote his psychobiography of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, working with Dr. Vamik Volkan of the Psychiatry Department at the University of Virginia Medical School. The book was regarded as a groundbreaking application of psychoanalytic theory to modern Near Eastern history. He extended his academic work in the area of psychoanalysis into handson work in the area of interethnic conflict resolution. He traveled to Estonia where he worked with Dr. Volkan on reducing Estonian-Russian tensions following Estonian independence. Prof. Itzkowitz was also one of the earliest Princeton scholars to develop online teaching materials, in particular his online lecture series The Demonization of the Other: The Psychology of Ethnic Conflict in the Balkans. Perhaps as an outcome of his interest in psychology, Norman became increasingly involved in the on-campus life of the students at Princeton, becoming the Master of Wilson College, one of the residential colleges where students live and take their meals. Norman loved this work and was beloved by the students, who referred to him as “Uncle Norm.” He organized regular trips to New York City to the opera (one of his passions), Broadway shows, and sporting events. He was committed to helping students become compete adults. He viewed exposure to culture and particularly to New York City as vital to this effort. Many of his innovations became standard at the other residential colleges. He served on the Committee on Undergraduate Life (CURL) which radically re-organized undergraduate life at Princeton by bringing in the residential college system. While these innovations were objected to at the time by many alumni, today they form the basis of the Princeton undergraduate experience. Norman’s love of fencing and sports continued t hroughout h is life. He served as a faculty advisor to the successful Princeton fencing and hockey teams. Later in life he was delighted when his granddaughter, Aliya Itzkowitz, became a champion sabre fencer. Norman is survived by his wife of 65 years, Leonore, his son Jay and his wife Pria Chatterjee, and his daughter Karen and her husband A. Norman Redlich, and four granddaughters, Anjali and Aliya Itzkowitz and Ruby and Dvora Redlich. He is also survived by his sister Edith and various nephews, nieces, and grandnephews and grandnieces. He also leaves behind a large group of prominent Ottoman historians who studied with him over many years. He remained fully commit ted to Pr inceton un til the end, living right in
town. Norman and Leonore were a familiar sight taking their usual morning walk along Nassau Street, where he would stop in to see his many friends. Perhaps because of the circumstances of his own childhood he had a way of relating to all he came in contact with, from the most august scholars at the University to its working staff. In many ways he felt closest to those who had not had his advantages and his luck, and to those who had not been surrounded by the same love and affection that he had always felt from his students, friends, and family. Fu nera l s er v ice s were Tuesday, Januar y 22 at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, Ewing, with burial at Beth Israel Cemetery, Woodbridge. The period of mourning was observed that evening at the Itzkowitz residence in Princeton. The family respectfully requests memorial contributions to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Mary Fedorko Mary Fedorko died peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2019 in her home at Acorn Glen in Princeton, New Jersey. She was 95. B o r n i n B e n s Cr e e k , Pennsylvania, Mary was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Kozemchak) Madaychik. As a young girl, Mary moved with her family to a farm on Union Road, Kingwood Township, New Jersey where she grew up. She attended a one-room school on Union Road, followed by Frenchtown High School. During World War II Mary served as a reporter for the Calco Diamond, a weekly newspaper of American Cyanamid in Bound Brook, NJ, doing interviews and special interest stories, many of them about Cyanamid employees serving in the war. She later reported and wrote for the Delaware Valley News in Frenchtown, NJ, and then contributed to I Remember: The Depression Years, 1929 -1941, published by The Hunterdon County Office on Aging. She was also an inveterate writer of letters-to-the-editor to protest, compliment, question, or praise. An avid lifelong learner, Mary was an active member of her local book group and took college classes into her 80s. As a long-time resident of Kingwood Township, Mary served her community as a member of the Kingwood Board of Education; president of the Kingwood Township Parent Teachers Association; Brownie leader; member of the Frenchtown and Flemington Women’s Club; and the League of Women Voters. Because of the contact with teachers that it gave her, she loved her work with the Hunter-
don County Office of the New Jersey Department of Education, where she served as a Certification Consultant and secretary to the County Superintendent and the County Vocational Coordinator. Perhaps her greatest delight was serving as a hostess for over 100 Hunterdon County Adult Education tours across the United States and in Europe. Her role allowed her to travel w idely, lear ning eagerly about the places she visited and the people she met, including her fellow travelers. Mary is predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Nick Fedorko; sister Katherine Zelenski; brother Andrew Madaychik; halfbrot hers S amuel, Joh n, George, and Michael Hrychowian; and half-sisters Anne Lelo and Rose Felix. She will be sorely missed by her daughter Kathy Fedorko and her husband Peter Macholdt of Hopewell, NJ; son Nick Fedorko, III and wife Sandra Zimmer Fedorko of Morgantown, W V; grandsons Evan Fedorko and his wife Rebecca Fedorko of Morgantown, WV, and Matt Fedorko and his wife Rachel Terman of Athens, OH; granddaughter Sarah Fedorko Macholdt of Philadelphia, PA ; greatgrandchildren Cormac, Elias, and Liadan Fedorko, and Juniper Fedorko Terman; many nieces and nephews; and dear friends. A service to celebrate the life of Mary Fedorko will be held on Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2 p.m. at t h e F l e m i n g ton B apt i s t Church, 170 Main Street,
Flemington, NJ 08822. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flemington Baptist Church.
Peter Allington Marks Peter Allington Marks, age 64, son of late Professor John H. and Aminta (Willis) Marks, died at home in Princeton, New Jersey, on Sunday morning, January 13th following a courageous battle with cancer. Born December 8th, 1954 in Princeton Hospital and educated through high school in Princeton’s public school system, Peter graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College in 1976 with a BA in Latin, and from Wharton Business School in 1981 with an MBA in Finance. He spent summers at the St. Lawrence River’s 1000 Islands where boats, games, and time with summer friends brought him great joy. With a knack for numbers and problem solving, Peter spent the first ten years of his professional life in Manhattan at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company, followed by positions at Banker’s Trust, and Dillon, Read & Co., where he developed a keen understanding of real estate financing. Moving then to Florida, he honed his understanding of real estate development working as Project Partner for Trammell Crow Residential and later Aoki Corporation. Wanting more freedom to pursue his own projects, however, Peter opted in 1989 to do consulting and be self-employed. While in Florida, Peter met his future wife, Mia Brownell
Williams, whom he regularly referred to as his wise counsel, skilled proofreader, and dearest friend. They accompanied each other for the next 30 years from Florida to Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and finally to Princeton, where on December 17th, 2018 they married. Often skeptical of what many consider progress, Peter advocated for the preser vation and dignity of tradition. It was this perspective that led him to write numerous opinion pieces in the local papers, serve as Co-Chair of the Princeton Joint Revaluation Commission and member of the Borough’s Historic Preservation Review Committee and Housing Authority, and in 2016 run for mayor of Princeton. Dignified, humble, and loving, Peter will be fondly remembered. Peter is survived by his wife, Mia Brownell Marks; his sister F leur ( Marks ) and William Rueckert and their children Cleveland and Grayson ( Hellmut h ) Rueckert, Elizabeth (Rueckert) and Patrick Henry, and Julia (Rueckert) and Brett Shannon, and their grandchildren Chase, Hailey, and Henry; and his brother John and Belle ( Potter) Marks and their children, Phoebe, Anna, and Eliza. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Nassau Presbyterian Church in Princeton. C ont r ibut ion s m ay b e made to the Nassau Presbyterian Church or Grindstone Methodist Church, Clayton, New York.
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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 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE: Reliable, hardworking woman is looking for a position. Legal, English speaking with great local references. Call Tea (216) 688-6222. 01-23 PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf
01-16-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-02-6t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 01-16-4t
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CONTRERAS PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@ live.com 01-02-9t PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in beautiful historic building. Princeton address. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette and receptionist included. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 01-23-12t BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 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
(609) 306-0613.
01-09-20 AWARD WINNING HOME FURNISHINGS Custom made pillows, cushions. Window treatments, slipcovers. Table linens and bedding. Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 04-25-19 MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-25-19 CLEANING BY POLISH LADY: For houses and small offices. Flexible, reliable, local. Excellent references. Please call Yola (609) 558-9393. 10-31/04-24 SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 11-07/01-30 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-08-19
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Over 30 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-16-19
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf LOOKING TO RENT YOUR HOME ? Place a classified ad with TOWN TOPICS! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf
PRINCETON MATH TUTOR: SAT/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GMAT HS-College Math. 8 Years Experience. Email Erica at: info.ecardenas@gmail.com
tf WRITING TUTOR: Grades 6-12 and undergraduate. ESL experience. Princeton resident. MA Linguistics. Reasonable rates. Text (609) 6646635. 01-23 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 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE: Reliable, hardworking woman is looking for a position. Legal, English speaking with great local references. Call Tea (216) 688-6222. 01-23 PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf
STOCKTON REAL ESTATE… A Princeton Tradition Experience ✦ Honesty ✦ Integrity 32 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (800) 763-1416 ✦ (609) 924-1416
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Comfort and convenience can be found in this top floor condominium with cathedral ceilings in living and dining rooms, skylights and fireplace. Two bedrooms, two full baths, floored attic. Let someone else take care of the $183,000 maintenance - just relax and enjoy. In nearby Lawrenceville all this at a most attractive price.
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CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius, (609) 466-0732. tf
Montgomery Knoll Office Complex 1500 & 1900 sq ft Units Each Unit Has 5 Windowed Offices, Kitchenette & Private Bath Close Proximity to Princeton
APARTMENT FOR RENT: Princeton IAS neighborhood. New, furnished, 1 bedroom, private. Walk, bike to campus, town, Dinky & IAS. Call or text (609) 558-9611. 01-16-3t
Call: 908-281-5374 Meadow Run Properties, LLC.
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RE/MAX GREATER PRINCETON WELCOMES
OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRINCETON: 1000 Herrontown Road. 2,320 SF, (609) 921-6651 or cy@yedlinco.com 01-09-4t EXPERT PAINTER: 35 years experience. Interior/Exterior. No job too small. Entrance ways & stairwells specialty. Plastering, drywall & finishing. Call (609) 584-4884; Email mappainter@yahoo.com 01-16-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-02-6t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 01-16-4t
MARYCOLEEN GROSSO Broker Associate
Joan Eisenberg, Linda November and Dawn Petrozinni, partners at RE/MAX Greater Princeton, proudly announce that Marycoleen Grosso has joined the RE/MAX Greater Princeton Sales Team. Marycoleen, licensed for 21 years, specializes in New Construction. Marycoleen is available to service all of your real estate needs. She can be reached at:
609-951-8600 • 908-672-0888 (mobile) marygrosso@aol.com
GREATER PRINCETON 112 Village Blvd. (Forrestal Village) Princeton, NJ 08540 (opposite the Westin Hotel) Each office is independently owned and operated.
OFFICES WITH PARKING Ready for move-in. Renovated and refreshed. 1, 3 and 6 room suites. Historic Nassau Street Building. (609) 213-5029. 01-16-5t ELDERLY CARE AVAILABLE: Certified, experienced with elderly. Assist with personal care, medication, accompany to events, drive to appointments, grocery shop, laundry, light cooking & cleaning. No pets, non-smoker. (609) 672-6463. 01-23-4t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 01-09-8t CONTRERAS PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@ live.com 01-02-9t PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in beautiful historic building. Princeton address. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette and receptionist included. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 01-23-12t
Spend a vacation week on the Sonoma Coast at award-winning Sea Ranch, an environmental community roughly 100 miles north of San Francisco. Four Princeton Reunion couples (8 people total) want to arrange for reunion housing from May 30 through June 2, 2019, ideally within walking distance of campus. In exchange, we are offering a vacation for up to a week at our Sea Ranch home. The house sits on the hillside with beautiful views of the Pacific, sleeps 10, has a fully furnished kitchen, a hot tub, internet access, and guest passes so visitors can enjoy all facilities, trails, and recreational activities — including golf, tennis, and swimming. The visit can be arranged at a mutually convenient time in 2019. Here are two links describing Sea Ranch and an exhibit on its history currently at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: www.sonomacounty.com/cities/sea-ranch • www.sfmoma.org/exhibition/sea-ranch If interested, please contact Tom Cooper, Princeton ’69, at (650) 808-0933 or tcooper@pcgfrim.com to discuss details and timing.
BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 08-29-19 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 AWARD WINNING HOME FURNISHINGS Custom made pillows, cushions. Window treatments, slipcovers. Table linens and bedding. Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 04-25-19 MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-25-19 CLEANING BY POLISH LADY: For houses and small offices. Flexible, reliable, local. Excellent references. Please call Yola (609) 558-9393. 10-31/04-24 SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 11-07/01-30 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-08-19 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 07-04-19 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 30 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-16-19
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf LOOKING TO RENT YOUR HOME ? Place a classified ad with TOWN TOPICS! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf
FOR RENT IN PRINCETON: Bright, quiet, 1st floor, 2 BR apartment, w/walk-out 2 room basement for multiple uses. W/D, private patio overlooking park, walk to town, parking, no pets. $1,875/mo. + utilities. Available immediately. (609) 9244710. 01-09-3t APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bed, 1 bath, on a lovely, quiet lane in the heart of downtown Princeton. $2,100/ month. Call Amy (617) 957-4323. 01-09-3t PRINCETON MATH TUTOR: SAT/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GMAT HS-College Math. 8 Years Experience. Email Erica at: info.ecardenas@gmail.com tf WRITING TUTOR: Grades 6-12 and undergraduate. ESL experience. Princeton resident. MA Linguistics. Reasonable rates. Text (609) 6646635. 01-23 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 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE: Reliable, hardworking woman is looking for a position. Legal, English speaking with great local references. Call Tea (216) 688-6222. 01-23 PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius, (609) 466-0732. tf APARTMENT FOR RENT: Princeton IAS neighborhood. New, furnished, 1 bedroom, private. Walk, bike to campus, town, Dinky & IAS. Call or text (609) 558-9611. 01-16-3t OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRINCETON: 1000 Herrontown Road. 2,320 SF, (609) 921-6651 or cy@yedlinco.com 01-09-4t EXPERT PAINTER: 35 years experience. Interior/Exterior. No job too small. Entrance ways & stairwells specialty. Plastering, drywall & finishing. Call (609) 584-4884; Email mappainter@yahoo.com 01-16-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-02-6t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 01-16-4t OFFICES WITH PARKING Ready for move-in. Renovated and refreshed. 1, 3 and 6 room suites. Historic Nassau Street Building. (609) 213-5029. 01-16-5t ELDERLY CARE AVAILABLE: Certified, experienced with elderly. Assist with personal care, medication, accompany to events, drive to appointments, grocery shop, laundry, light cooking & cleaning. No pets, non-smoker. (609) 672-6463. 01-23-4t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 01-09-8t CONTRERAS PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@ live.com 01-02-9t
BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 08-29-19 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 AWARD WINNING HOME FURNISHINGS Custom made pillows, cushions. Window treatments, slipcovers. Table linens and bedding. Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 04-25-19 MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-25-19 CLEANING BY POLISH LADY: For houses and small offices. Flexible, reliable, local. Excellent references. Please call Yola (609) 558-9393. 10-31/04-24 SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 11-07/01-30 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-08-19 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 07-04-19 JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 30 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-16-19
WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; circulation@towntopics.com tf
LOOKING TO RENT YOUR HOME ? Place a classified ad with TOWN TOPICS! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10; classifieds@towntopics.com DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf FOR RENT IN PRINCETON: Bright, quiet, 1st floor, 2 BR apartment, w/walk-out 2 room basement for multiple uses. W/D, private patio overlooking park, walk to town, parking, no pets. $1,875/mo. + utilities. Available immediately. (609) 9244710. 01-09-3t APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bed, 1 bath, on a lovely, quiet lane in the heart of downtown Princeton. $2,100/ month. Call Amy (617) 957-4323. 01-09-3t PRINCETON MATH TUTOR: SAT/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GMAT HS-College Math. 8 Years Experience. Email Erica at: info.ecardenas@gmail.com tf WRITING TUTOR: Grades 6-12 and undergraduate. ESL experience. Princeton resident. MA Linguistics. Reasonable rates. Text (609) 6646635. 01-23 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 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE: Reliable, hardworking woman is looking for a position. Legal, English speaking with great local references. Call Tea (216) 688-6222. 01-23 PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Call Julius, (609) 466-0732. tf APARTMENT FOR RENT: Princeton IAS neighborhood. New, furnished, 1 bedroom, private. Walk, bike to campus, town, Dinky & IAS. Call or text (609) 558-9611. 01-16-3t OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRINCETON: 1000 Herrontown Road. 2,320 SF, (609) 921-6651 or cy@yedlinco.com 01-09-4t EXPERT PAINTER: 35 years experience. Interior/Exterior. No job too small. Entrance ways & stairwells specialty. Plastering, drywall & finishing. Call (609) 584-4884; Email mappainter@yahoo.com 01-16-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 01-02-6t OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 01-16-4t OFFICES WITH PARKING Ready for move-in. Renovated and refreshed. 1, 3 and 6 room suites. Historic Nassau Street Building. (609) 213-5029. 01-16-5t ELDERLY CARE AVAILABLE: Certified, experienced with elderly. Assist with personal care, medication, accompany to events, drive to appointments, grocery shop, laundry, light cooking & cleaning. No pets, non-smoker. (609) 672-6463. 01-23-4t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 01-09-8t
CONTRERAS PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@ live.com 01-02-9t PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in beautiful historic building. Princeton address. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette and receptionist included. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 01-23-12t BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 08-29-19 ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 AWARD WINNING HOME FURNISHINGS Custom made pillows, cushions. Window treatments, slipcovers. Table linens and bedding. Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 04-25-19
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MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-25-19 CLEANING BY POLISH LADY: For houses and small offices. Flexible, reliable, local. Excellent references. Please call Yola (609) 558-9393. 10-31/04-24
STOCKTON REAL ESTATE… A Princeton Tradition Experience ✦ Honesty ✦ Integrity 32 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (800) 763-1416 ✦ (609) 924-1416
SIMPLY SUPER HOUSE SIMPLY SUPER LOCATION In one of Princeton’s most desirable neighborhoods, this smashing ½-duplex is a great place to call home. Four bedrooms, Three and a Half Baths, Great Room, State-of-The-Art Kitchen, Gas Fireplace, Full Basement. Truly wonderful in every way. $929,000
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PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in beautiful historic building. Princeton address. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette and receptionist included. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 01-23-12t
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SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 11-07/01-30 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-08-19 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 07-04-19
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WRITING TUTOR: Grades 6-12 and undergraduate. ESL experience. Princeton resident. MA Linguistics. Reasonable rates. Text (609) 6646635. 01-23 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.
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APARTMENT FOR RENT: Princeton IAS neighborhood. New, furnished, 1 bedroom, private. Walk, bike to campus, town, Dinky & IAS. Call or text (609) 558-9611.
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PRINCETON MATH TUTOR: SAT/ACT/SSAT/GRE/GMAT HS-College Math. 8 Years Experience. Email Erica at: info.ecardenas@gmail.com
HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com
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01-16-3t OFFICE SPACE FOR RENTPRINCETON: 1000 Herrontown Road. 2,320 SF, (609) 921-6651 or cy@yedlinco.com 01-09-4t EXPERT PAINTER: 35 years experience. Interior/Exterior. No job too small. Entrance ways & stairwells specialty. Plastering, drywall & finishing. Call (609) 584-4884; Email mappainter@yahoo.com 01-16-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188.
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STOCKTON REAL ESTATE… A Princeton Tradition Experience ✦ Honesty ✦ Integrity 32 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (800) 763-1416 ✦ (609) 924-1416
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MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE This Riverside area gem offers Living Room with gas fireplace, Dining Area, State-of-the-art Kitchen, plus a Bedroom with Full Bath on the Main Floor. Upstairs there are three additional Bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has a private bath and a walk-in closet, and the other full bathroom is tucked between 2 Bedrooms for access from either room. There is a lovely private back yard with garage. $1,159,000 www.stockton-realtor.com
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From Starter to Stately Homes
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OFFICE SPACE on Witherspoon Street: Approximately 950 square feet of private office suite. Suite has 4 offices. Located across from Princeton municipal building. $1,700/ month rent. Utilities included. Email recruitingwr@gmail.com 01-16-4t
HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 01-09-8t
OFFICES WITH PARKING Ready for move-in. Renovated and refreshed. 1, 3 and 6 room suites. Historic Nassau Street Building. (609) 213-5029. 01-16-5t
CONTRERAS PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@ live.com 01-02-9t
ELDERLY CARE AVAILABLE: Certified, experienced with elderly. Assist with personal care, medication, accompany to events, drive to appointments, grocery shop, laundry, light cooking & cleaning. No pets, non-smoker. (609) 672-6463. 01-23-4t
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in beautiful historic building. Princeton address. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette and receptionist included. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 01-23-12t
BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 01-09-20 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
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You will love the location; enjoy downtown Princeton everyday! This charming twin boasting hardwood floors, diamond paned window, and plenty of living space to entertain a crowd is ideal for those who want convenient in-town living. A driveway, covered porch, nicely sized fenced back yard, and easy off street parking add value to this welcoming gem of a home. Located in the Jackson-Witherspoon district of Princeton.
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Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR® CRS, e-PRO, ASP, SRS Cell: 908-391-8396 Sales Associate, REALTOR® donnamurray@comcast.net 2015 REALTORS® Circle of Direct 609-683-8585 • NJ Cell 908-391-8396 Excellence Award® Winner -Platinum www.donnamurrayrealestate.com
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WINTER FREEZING PROBLEMS With the Artic freeze that just rolled in, it’s not too late to take some precautions that can help protect your home and your family, potentially avoiding cold weather damage. Keep your pipes warm. Burst pipes = big dollars! Wrap the pipes in the cold parts of your house in insulation, and open kitchen and bathroom cabinets to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes. Also, let water drip slowly from the faucets to help keep the water flowing. Protect the outside of your house. If you have time, clean your gutters so water doesn’t back up and freeze. Check downspouts and make sure water will be diverted away from your house. Trim any low -hanging tree branches that can freeze, become brittle, snap and damage your house or power lines. Use weather-stripping or caulk to seal drafty windows and doors. Check your roof. If a lot of snow accumulates, your roof could collapse -- especially flat roofs or the roof over porches and additions. You shouldn’t have a problem with average accumulations or very dry snow. But if heavy snow starts to build up, consider getting a roof rake with a long handle so you can remove packed snow while you are on the ground. Going on the roof to shovel it yourself could damage the roof (and possibly you, too).
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28 Beech Hill Circle | Princeton NJ 08540 List price: $1,949,000 5 Beds· 6.5 Baths·4,663 Sq Ft
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OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM PRINCETON $1,399,000 Set on a hill, overlooking a sweeping lawn, this renovated five bedroom, four full- and one-half bathroom Colonial has a fenced 2-acre yard with tennis court, pool and patio. The home is the epitome of gracious living offering a blend of elegance, comfort and clean lines. Literally wrapped with windows, the sun shines throughout. Features include hardwood floors, two fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. Additional amenities include a finished basement with bath and space for entertainment, exercise or recreation areas. Dir: Gallup Road to #218. Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)
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LAWRENCEVILLE $450,000 An amazing 2,589 sq.ft., brick Ranch on a picturesque property with a 2-story barn. Special features include craftsmanship throughout. Must see to appreciate. Dir: Princeton Pike to #3000. Jean Budny 609-915-7073 (cell)
PRINCETON $1,895,000 New Construction. Set on a park-like 2 acres, gourmet kitchen, family rm with cathedral ceilings & fireplace, 4 lrg BRs, laundry rooms on main & upper levels, oversized 3-car garage. Dir: Cherry Valley Rd to Heather Ln.
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PRINCETON $1,125,000 A completely renovated Ranch in Littlebrook, with 3 bedrooms plus 2 full- and 1-half baths. Features include hardwood floors throughout, spacious living spaces, and lots of natural light. Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)
SOUTH BRUNSWICK $619,900 Opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded Colonial in Princeton Gate! Features include an open floor plan, fully finished bsmnt, formal living & dining rms with hardwood floors, FR & kitchen with granite counters. Mary Saba 732-239-4641 (cell)
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