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University Announces Development Plans Princeton University yesterday announced plans — or at least “a planning framework” — for several anticipated campus development projects in the coming years, including a new residential college or colleges to permit the University to expand its undergraduate student body by 10 percent, new and improved facilities for engineering and environmental studies, and a new Lake Campus on lands south of Lake Carnegie. In its “planning framework to guide campus development over the next 10 years,” the University proposed that new facilities for engineering and environmental studies would be located on already developed portions of the campus east of Washington Road and that the new residential college be located south of Poe Field, east of Elm Drive, and near the existing Butler, Wilson, and Whitman colleges. The proposed Lake Campus in West Windsor is envisioned as a space that would accommodate athletic facilities, ad-

ministrative and academic space, housing for up to 500 graduate students and potentially for postdoctoral researchers, as well as “convening, retail, and amenity space, and a parking area and transit hub with shuttle, pedestrian, and bicycle connections to other parts of the campus and the community.” In an introductory essay, Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber wrote that the 2026 framework provides “options that allow Princeton to achieve its strategic objectives over the next 10 years, while preserving its capacity to respond flexibly to changing needs over the next 30 years and beyond.” The campus planning process began in July 2014, and the new framework proposes specific locations for several priority projects that were identified in a strategic planning framework that the University adopted in January 2016. “While the University has a long tradition of thoughtful campus planning, the

2026 framework represents the most ambitious and comprehensive planning process in its history,” said Executive Vice President Treby Williams, who has overseen the plan’s development. The planning team, led by University Architect Ron McCoy, met with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members, along with local, state, and regional officials. It also held several open Continued on Page 14

Parking Strategies for Downtown Explored at Princeton Future Meeting Concerns about the continuing problem of parking in Princeton brought residents to a forum held by Princeton Future last Saturday, at Princeton Public Library. The gathering was the latest in a series of discussions on the issue, specifically Continued on Page 10

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Zink will speak about the book on Tuesday, December 12 at 7 p.m., at Princeton Public Library. Admission is free. “The clubs themselves are superb examples of the architecture of the period,” said the author, who was commissioned first to document the history of the clubs for the Princeton Prospect Foundation (PPF), and then to write the book. “They are in a remarkable state of preservation. Most are over 100 years old. The care that has been taken, on the interiors and exteriors, is remarkable.” The eating clubs are part of the Princeton Historic District, which was established in 1975 and consists of 64 buildings. The Princeton Prospect Foundation is a charitable entity that oversees donations to the clubs from alumni to upgrade and protect their architectural integrity and historical significance. After the Foundation’s lawyers advised the PPF to strengthen its mission, the organization decided to focus specifically on preservation, historical significance, and educating the public about the clubs. Zink was retained to bolster documentation already on file with the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. “Hiring Clifford was a major step, but we decided to take it further because we realized he is a published and well respected author,” said Sandy Harrison, chairman of the Princeton Prospect Foundation Board of Trustees and a 1974 graduate of the University. “There is a lot of

mystery out there as to what these clubs are, and we knew there would be interest not just among alumni, but among people in town.” Harrison, a pension consultant who lives in Ardmore, Pa., served as chief editor and logistical coordinator (“by default,” he joked) for the project. He is pleased with the positive reviews he has heard since the book came out this fall. For Zink, a longtime Princeton resident who graduated from Temple University and earned a master’s degree from Columbia, researching the history of the eating clubs was illuminating. “There was a tremendous amount of documentation at Seeley Mudd

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A Community Bulletin Volunteer for Blood Drives: NJ Blood Services, which supplies blood to 60 hospitals throughout the state, needs volunteers to assist with registering donors, making appointments, canteen duties, and more. To volunteer, call Jan Zepka at (732) 616-8741. Holiday Trolley Tours: Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through December 30. One-hour tours by Princeton Tour Company takes visitors past homes of famous past Princeton residents. $15. princetontourcompany.com. Affordable Care Act Enrollment: The enrollment period to get a health insurance plan for 2018 is open until December 15. Visit www.healthcare.gov for more information. To purchase Marketplace insurance in New Jersey, call (888) 897-8979 to schedule an appointment for assistance. The Holidays at Drumthwacket: The official governor’s residence at 354 Stockton Street is decorated by the New Jersey Garden Clubs and open to the public Dec. 6, 10, 13, and 20 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. drumthwacket.org/visit. “Rochambeau at Princeton”: This lecture by Robert Selig, an expert on the comte de Rochambeau and his French expeditionary force that helped the Continental Army in Princeton in 1781, is Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. at Princeton Public Library. Free. Sauce for the Goose: Holiday Market at the Arts Council of Princeton, December 8-10, includes works by local artists, ceramics, glassware, ornaments, and more. At a pop-up store next to Metropolis Salon in Princeton Shopping Center, North Harrison Street. Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777. Canal Walk: Saturday, December 9 at 10 a.m., meet at Princeton Turning Basin Park off Alexander Street for a walking tour of the D&R Canal by Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch. (609) 635-2783. Holiday Weekend at Terhune Orchards: Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, family-friendly events include wagon rides, visiting farm animals, choosing the perfect Christmas tree and wreath, Santa, and food samplings. On Cold Soil Road in Lawrenceville. terhuneorchards.com. PCDO Meeting: Sunday, December 10 at 7 p.m., the Princeton Community Democratic Association holds its monthly membership meeting at the Suzanne Patterson Building, behind Monument Hall. Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker and Assemblyman-elect Roy Freiman will speak and Fred Stein of Delaware Waterkeepers will talk about a proposed chemical waste processing plant in Pennsylvania that may affect New Jersey’s drinking water. Free. princetondems.org. Community Hanukkah Celebration: Wednesday, December 13 at The Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be a drum circle for kids, a light dinner, menorah lighting, Hanukkah sing-along, candle decorating, and drum circle for older children and adults. RSVP to ybermano@ thejewishcenter.org or call (609) 921-0100. Annual Menorah Lighting: Thursday, December 14, 5-6 p.m. at Palmer Square outside Mediterra, rain or shine. With music by the Odessa Klezmer Band and refreshments at 15 Hulfish Street.

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Library, and dozens and dozens of photographs,” he said. “All of the clubs cooperated with me and shared historical documents they had.” It took about eight months to complete the book. Zink took some of the photographs of the interiors and exteriors, and hired photographer Berge Parigian to shoot some others with a drone. More than 20 different eating clubs have been established at Princeton since 1879. There are currently 11, 10 of which are on Prospect Avenue. Terrace Club, of which Harrison was a member and chairman of its board of governors, is around the corner on Washington Road. It is the only club not built specifically for that purpose (it is in a former professor’s house). The clubs have been co-ed since the early 1990s. “That’s another book,” said Zink, who focused on architecture and design in The Princeton Eating Clubs. “They were all built between the 1890s and the turn of the century, which was the greatest period of growth and prosperity in American history,” he said. “That provided the financial resources.” A list of notable alumni is in each of the book’s club descriptions. Many of the clubs were designed by prominent architects of the period: McKim, Mead and White; Cope and Stewardson; and Raleigh Gildersleeve (who also designed Drumthwacket, now the New Jersey governor’s mansion). Zink pointed out that several contemporary local architects, including J. Robert Hillier (a Town Topics shareholder), Michael Mills, Michael Farewell, Michael Mostoller, and John Hatch, have done additions or renovations to the buildings. The clubs occupied multiple houses before the buildings they occupy today. “A lot of these were former professors’ houses. They were moved multiple times,” Zink said. “It became ‘musical clubhouses.’” The interiors of the clubs are ornate, for the most part. Some have original furniture and hand-wrought lighting fixtures. “When you think that a century of undergraduates have passed through these buildings, it’s even more amazing to see the condition they are in,” Zink said. “Tiger Inn still has reproduction Elizabethan furniture bought in 1895 in Chelsea, England, by the mother of two undergraduates.” The book’s descriptions of each club include historic photographs, architectural drawings, and contemporary shots. Pictures taken from the rear of Cottage Club and others located on the south side of Prospect Avenue show a very different view from today. Zink includes a quote from This Side of Paradise, written by Cottage Club member F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was in the class of 1917 but did not graduate: “June came and the days grew so hot and lazy that they could not worry even about exams, but spend dreamy evenings on the court of Cottage, talking of long subjects until the sweep of country toward Stony Brook became a blue haze and the lilacs were white around tennis-courts, and words gave way to silent cigarettes ….” “There you have it,” said Zink. “I think that kind of says it all.” —Anne Levin

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“Who is your favorite character from “A Christmas Carol”? (Asked at the A Christmas Carol Reading Filibuster at the Princeton Public Library) (Photos by Erica M. Cardenas)

“Whenever I see A Christmas Carol, I end up walking out a softer-hearted person. Scrooge is my favorite character because I can relate so much with his dark, uncharitable pragmatism in the beginning of the play. Dickens does such a good job of bringing Scrooge, and any readers or viewers, out of that darkness.” —Marguerite Imbert, Princeton

“Ghost of Christmas Past, because he’s a truth teller.” —Mark Enterline, Northeast Pennsylvania

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Eclectic Collaboration Creates Instant House Project at JWMS Seventh-graders at John Witherspoon Middle School (JWMS) witnessed the power of collaboration last Friday morning as they gathered on the front lawn to participate in the creation of an Instant House, a 60-square-foot inflatable structure with the potential to be used for disaster and humanitarian relief all over the world. The collaborators included Keisuke Kitagawa, visiting professor from Japan at Princeton University’s S chool of A rch itect ure ; Pinneo Construction co owners Tom Pinneo and Chris Myers ; North Pole Insulation Corporation; six innovative JWMS teachers on the IDEAS (Innovation, Design, Engineering, Arts, and Science) Team; JWMS administrators; and the seventh- graders working on their own design projects to help make a difference in the lives of Puerto Ricans devastated by Hurricane Maria. Friday’s event was the culmination of a three-day workshop for the student designers and the embodiment of an idea that Kitagawa has been developing since 2011, when a tsunami in Japan dramatically brought to his attention the need for emergency temporary housing. JWMS marketing and entrepreneur teacher Kelly Riely explained that the goal of the inter-departmental IDEAS team is “to expose our students to real world situations and provide the oppor tunit y for them to think, create, and build through real life connections. Each year we focus on a subject area and develop lessons within our curricula to learn about the particular subject. This year our focus was Puerto Rico and the need of social entrepreneurship to help solve problems in the future.” After a preliminary meeting with Kitagawa, who has children in sixth and fourth grades in the Pr inceton Public Schools, the team of six teachers, supported by Social Studies and Global Education Supervisor Tim Charleston and JWMS Principal Jason Burr, planned a three-day workshop for students to collaborate with Kitagawa in creating designs for sustainable homes for Princeton residents, then for Kitagawa to present to 100 seventh-grade students the story of his invention and development of Instant House, and finally the building of an Instant House on the JWMS front lawn. Kitagawa, who has been teaching architecture and design in the Advanced Disaster Prevention Engineering Center at Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan, has constructed an Instant House in Japan, but this is the first time in the United States. He hopes to expand his Instant House to address problems of millions of refugees and other homeless people around the world. The Instant House, Kitagawa pointed out, has a number of attributes to recommend it, including light weight (about 30 pounds for a single room, 100 pounds for a larger structure) and

low cost ( a few hundred dollars); compact packaging to make it easily portable; flexible material effective for all environmental conditions; easy construction; and quick installation (15 minutes for one room, two hours for housing for one family, and one day to install a 1,000-square-foot house). The construction process, slightly abbreviated for the J WMS prototype on Friday, consists of setting the foundation infrastructure, inflating the 3D sheet balloon, securing the floor with pegs, spraying foam insulation from the inside, and completion. “This was a first for us,” said Pinneo, who was approached by Kitagawa recently for help with constr uction and ar ranging the foam insulation. “We’d never done this before, but we’re game. We asked the insulation company, ‘Have you ever sprayed a teepee before?’” He continued, “It was great. I hope it gains traction and awareness. It’s a great solution for how to handle the challenge of short-term housing. Who would have imagined that we would have linked up a visiting professor from Japan with a guy who spends most of his time spraying foam inside houses? It’s great to be a part of this project. We’d love to continue to spread the word and be involved.” In addition to Riely, whose

students are creating an infographic, a documentary, and a slideshow on Puerto Rico, JWMS teachers leading the project include food science teacher Jennifer Baumgartner, STEM coding teacher Lawrence Robtison, STEM robotics teacher Randolph Casey, visual arts teacher Claudia Luongo, and technology teacher Paul Skalka — all of whose students are engaged in Puerto Rico-related creative and scientific projects. Most enthusiastic of all the collaborators were the seventh-graders themselves. “ Wit h a l l t h e d is as ter s around the world, it’s great if people can find refuge,” said Matty Baglio, sizing up the Instant House. “It’s somewhere they can sleep and eat and survive for six months or a year until they can get back the resources they need. It puts the situation into perspective.” When asked if he’d like to live in an Instant House, Baglio hesitated a moment, then replied, “If i needed to I would. It’s a great opportunity for anybody.” Sara Carson commented on the value of the project, “I definitely learned a lot. This was very creative and smart.” Sarah Bielaus added, “This is really smart. It could be an efficient way to help people in need get access to shelter. I’m fascinated by how this little thing could provide so much warmth and protection.” —Donald Gilpin

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED: Architecture and Design Professor Keisuke Kitagawa (right) and John Witherspoon Middle School (JWMS) Social Studies and Global Education Supervisor Tim Charleston show off the inflatable Instant House erected at JWMS on Friday as a prototype for a seventh-grade collaborative project on Puerto Rico and disaster relief. (Photo by Donald Gilpin)

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away with clear-cut solutions or definitive answers, but instead found their knowledge and understanding of immigration expanded, deepened, and significantly enriched. “It’s had a great effect on me,” said Adam Zucatti, a senior who plans to continue global immersion experiences in college. “To go there and experience it myself is the best way to learn.” He continued, “I think I was misinformed before I went. This experience brought to light the need to look into these issues more deeply. The women’s shelter had the biggest effect on me. There were two women from Mexico, one from Guatemala, and hearing their stories brought to life what issues specifically women face.” Zucatti, a Wrightstown resident, concluded, My biggest take-away was that being humanitarian has to take precedence over politics and parties. These are people, too, and treating them like they aren’t is beyond wrong. It’s dehumanizing.” Ava Petrecca, a senior from East Windsor, described

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herself as “politically driven, politically active,” and interested in the topic, but “immigration was something I was confused about. I wanted a true first-hand experience. I wanted to know more.” After hearing from ranchers who wanted more protection for the border but were also concerned for immigrants, from Border Patrol agents, and also from a man who lost his arm in a train accident as he was trying to immigrate, Petrecca expressed sympathy for both sides. “G over nment officials, as we did, should experience this first-hand,” she said. “Lack of information is prevalent in the U.S. It’s important that people see the situation first-hand.” Anish Durvasula, a senior from Montgomery, described the trip to Nogales as “a wonderful opportunity” that has humanized the news for him as he reads and hears about immigration, DACA, and the debates in Congress. “The people we met and the experiences we had solidify my memories. I can say we talked to people and here’s what they said about the wall, about immigration, and drugs. My world view has become more complicated, more educated. I’m competent and confident to speak out for people and express my opinion as a result of this trip.” Durvasula recalled a visit to a site on the Mexican side of the border where a 16-year-old boy had been

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ON THE BORDER: Hun School students and their teachers experienced the complexities of immigration first-hand in the border town of Nogales, Arizona-Mexico, for four days in October. They visited an immigration court, a shelter for deported immigrants, and a Border Patrol station, and met with officials, immigrants, ranchers, and others as part of their Global Immersion experience. (Photo Courtesy of The Hun School) shot by the Border Patrol. “It’s a situation I’ll never forget,” he said. “They are more similar to us than we think.” Trip leader Pauline McKean, Hun’s director of global engagement and teacher of the school’s Global Issues course, emphasized t he power of first-hand involvement in the subject matter, meeting and talking with the people who are involved on all sides of the issue. “I was humbled during this program,” she said, “because I felt I had solid views on the topic. But we got to look at it from a 360 view, and I

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The Arts Council of Princeton presents the final presentation of Professor Brian Herrera’s “Autobiographical Storytelling: Princeton, Slavery, and Me” on Wednesday, December 13 at 7 p.m. in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street. Offered through Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts, the course focuses on “the stories we do (and don’t) tell about ourselves, as well as the stories we do

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The letter, which was also signed by Robert B. Schimek ’87, chairman of the board of trustees, and Westminster Dean Marshall Onofrio, goes on to say that the administration is “encouraged to say that the partner has recently hired an accreditation consultant recommended by the Choir College to help them coordinate accreditation w ith the National Asso ciation of Schools of Music (NASM). Westminster Choir College is currently accredited by NASM and the partner is working diligently to assure its continuation.” Rider University, located in Lawrence Township, merged with Westminster Choir College in 1992. Citing financial need that has been disputed by members of Rider’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), the University announced plans last spring to sell Westminster’s more than 20-acre campus in Princeton. The proposed buyer is said to be a for-profit company that operates K-12 schools in Asia. The University is being sued by a coalition of Westminster alumni, faculty, and others claiming the 1992 agreement does not allow for such a sale and alleging breach of contract. In addition, the AAUP chapter has filed for arbitration on the grounds that Rider has not met the contractual requirements to allow for layoffs announced last month that said the school could close if the transaction does not go through. T he let ter f rom R ider maintains that the proposed partner has “also identified a project manager, again on the recommendation of the Choir College, with substantial U.S. higher education/ music experience. This project manager will work with other consultants and the Westminster community to help lead this process to a successful conclusion,” it reads.

To Jeffrey Halpern, Rider sociolog y professor and AAUP chief negotiator, the letter is “more of the same,” he said Tuesday. “Everything is great, everything is going fine, but we can’t tell you anything. That’s the message he [Dell’Omo] has been putting out from day one.” The Rider/ Westminster community was originally told that Rider intended to have an agreement with a new buyer by September 2017. “Now, they have not even exchanged term sheets,” Halpern said. “Our understanding is that this is yet to happen. But for some reason that is quite a mystery to us, there can be no release of any information about who that buyer is. When major companies buy other companies, you read about it in The New York Times, even though everybody realizes it might not happen. So all of us are quite suspicious that the very nature of the buyer is such that public knowledge might cause a negative reaction.” The letter reminds the community, “As we have indicated previously, this document is non-binding. However, it is a road map for the drafting of the binding transfer agreement. That effort will begin upon completion of the term sheet. Although we had hoped to share the name of the partner by this time, the negotiations remain confidential and both Rider and the partner have committed to maintaining their confidentiality until we are further along in the process.” —Anne Levin

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The New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association (NJRHA) honored the state’s best and brightest on November 27 at its 37th Annual Awards Gala held at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City. Raoul and Carlo Momo received this year’s “Restaurateurs of the Year” award for their outstanding service to the restaurant industry, as well as to their own community. “I say this every year, but it’s true — picking the winners is hard. We have so many impressive restaurant owners and culinary teachers that have influenced our industry and continue to make a difference,” said Marilou Halvorsen, president of the NJRHA. “This year, these were the few that stood out to us, especially the Momo brothers and their continued growth and support of their community.”

Raoul and Carlo Momo are leaders instrumental in the growth of the Terra Momo Restaurant Group from a take-out pizzeria to a fullservice multi-concept restaurant group. Established in 1982, Terra Momo Restaurant Group is now a cornerstone in the Princeton community, having grown to three full-service restaurants, an artisan boulangerie, and a kiosk in the Princeton Public Library. “Our passion for food is what keeps us growing and excited about what we do. This award is an affirmation to my family, employees, and community that our efforts matter,” said Carlo Momo. “We especially work hard to raise awareness of the importance of buying from local farms by sponsoring many farm-to-table events and fundraisers that benefit half a dozen environmental

production of the fresh vegetables we use in our restaurants.”

University Numismatic Collection Receives 190 Rare Gold Ducats

The Princeton University Library Numismatic Collection has received a bequest from the Benjamin R. Bell Collection of Ducats. Bell, who worked as a coin dealer and died at a young age earlier this year, was a collector and scholar of the medieval ducats of Venice and their manifold imitations. The collection of 190 gold coins is particularly rich in the ducats at tributed to Italian, Greek, and Turkish minters and later examples struck on the Indian subcontinent. It also includes many examples of significantly lower weight and fineness than Venetian ducats, which Bell argued were minted to fit into the Byzan- TOP RESTAURATEURS: Brothers Raoul, left, and Carlo Momo were recently named the 2017 tine monetary system. “Restaurateurs of the Year” by the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association at its Bell chose to leave his col- 37th Annual Awards Gala. They were honored for their outstanding service to the restaurant (Photo courtesy of NJRHA) lection to Princeton because industry, as well as to the greater Princeton community. of the presence there of a substantial number of coins in 2013. With the Bell ColAmerican Furniture Exchange of these types, which lection added to its existing Donating to the ReStore is a great way to move discounted or excess stock, deal have with gently used returns, already served as the basis holdings, Princeton now has and show your customers that you care about the environment and your community. picklargest up yourpublic colof research by students andPlus, bywe'll far the faculty. Venetian donated goods, which saves you time and money. Proceeds helpThe build Habitatducfor Humanity in which lection ofhomes the series, at established itself in the is increasingly understood your community and around the world. course of the 14th century as to have played an important 30 Years of the dominant coin of Medi- role in the commerce of the Experience! Visit us at this location. terranean trade, eclipsing in eastern Mediterranean and importance Islamic and Byz- the Near East in the medi530 East Route 38 | Maple Shade, NJ 08052 Antiques – Jewelry – Watches – Guitars – Cameras antine denominations. eval and early modern pe(856) 439.6717 ext.1 Books - Coins – Artwork – Diamonds – Furniture riods. The large collection of imitation ducats acquired The Princeton University Unique Items Visit our forisis more information. Donating theReStore ReStore great waytotomove movediscounted discounted excessstock, stock, dealofwith with gently usedreturns, returns, by oror Princeton as part thegently Numismatic Collection is Donating totowebsite the aagreat way excess deal used I Will Buy Single Items to the Entire Estate! www.HabitatBCNJ.org Latin and Orient part ofpick theup Department of and showyour yourcustomers customersthat thatyou youcare careabout aboutthe theenvironment environment and yourCollection community.in Plus, we'll pick up your and show your community. Plus, we'll your 2007 with the support of the Are You Moving? House Cleanout Service Available! Rare Books and Special Coldonatedgoods, goods,which whichsaves savesyou youtime timeand andmoney. money.Proceeds Proceedshelp help buildHabitat Habitatfor forHumanity Humanityhomes homes in donated Stanley J.build Seeger Hellenic lections, located in in Firestone yourcommunity communityand andaround aroundthe theworld. world. your Fund has already served as Library, and is available to the basis of the research of the public for research by Sarah Kampbell, who re- appointment. Daniel Downs (Owner) Serving all of Mercer County Area Visit us at this location. Visit us at this location. ceived her PhD in history

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Kale’s Nursery & Landscape Service, Inc.: A Princeton Mainstay for More Than 60 Years

nce upon a time, family businesses dotted the Princeton shopping scene, but now, with the changes in shopping habits, including the arrival of chain stores in town and online shopping, these independently-owned businesses are slipping away.

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Fortunately, there are still exceptions. For example: Kale’s Nursery & Landscape Service, Inc. A rarity on the shopping streetscape today, it is a family enterprise that has stood the test of time, and remained in its original location at 133 Carter Road. And according to all indications, it is here to stay! Opened in 1956 by Herbert Kale, it began as a landscaping business. “We were originally a landscape contractor and designer,” explains Mr. Kale’s son, Douglas W. Kale, president and owner. “One of our first projects was the Shady Brook Lane property across from Lake Carnegie. When Dad retired, I expanded the business into retail in 1977. Many of our customers had been asking to buy plants and trees.”

Growing up in the business, including work ing at the nursery as a boy on weekends and in the summer, Douglas Kale always knew he wanted to continue the family tradition, offering customers quality products and helpful, knowledgeable service. Best Quality “Landscaping is still a big part of the business, and in order to give customers the best quality, we grow many of our trees, shrubs, and plants. We have 13 acres here at the Carter Road location, and 150 acres in Solebury, Pa., and north of Flemington. We grow most of our ornamental trees, and also some evergreens. Our cut-live Christmas trees come from North Carolina and Pennsylvania.” Although winter is closing in, Mr. Kale notes that it is still possible to plant certain items as long as the ground stays warm. “You can plant bulbs and deciduous trees through the fall and into the winter. There will still be root growth. “Also, before winter arrives, it is good to clean up around the base of the trees and plants, and remove leaves and excess debris.” One of the highlights of the season for many customers is a visit to Kale’s Christmas

Shop and Garden Center. It is truly a holiday festival, filled with a wonderful array of holiday delights. A splendid vista of color, ornaments, decorations, and gifts that appeal to all ages, it encourages return visits. Santa is on hand every weekend before Christmas, and coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies are also offered on weekends. Decorated theme trees are situated throughout the area, with ornaments of every kind. Special vintagestyle Old World glass in a variety of styles are very popular. Delightful gnomes from Scandinavia on bikes and skis are new this year, as is the selection of beautiful crystal ornaments and prisms — also perfect for a window display to capture the light and create a rainbow. Seashell Ornaments Those who enjoy the sea will love the variety of handdipped seashell ornaments, including large sand dollars. Also new this year is a collection of miniature ”Brush Art” animal ornaments, all made of brush material. Novelty ornaments include those with sports themes (lacrosse sticks, basketballs, canoes, even yoga mats), and foodies will be delighted with minia-

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ture replicas of pancakes and hamburgers. The Byers’ Choice Carolers are always a big favorite at Kale’s, and there are many choices, including a new model each season. Ceramic lighted trees are traditional for a window setting, and there is also a selection of nutcrackers and small decorated trees made of pine cones, sprayed with glitter. New this year are small wooden “Alpine” trees and reindeer in assorted sizes and colors. The array of colorful ribbon, Christmas stockings in all sizes, and accent pillows offer decorating possibilities for many tastes. In addition, the selection of Thymes scented candles is a must for many holiday shoppers. In different sizes, and with Fraser fir or gingerbread fragrance, they start at $12.99. For homes with gas log fireplace systems (lacking the wood-burning aroma), these candles are a great addition, providing a realistic fireside scent. Poinsettias in traditional red, also white, and pink, are in abundance in every size, and the popular Christmas cactus and cyclamen are other favorites. Standing Orders Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and roping of every kind are available. “We are known for our custom handdecorated wreaths,” says Mr. Kale, “and we have standing orders from customers for these and other decorations, including centerpieces for the table.” A full range of cut live trees, from table tops to 10and 11-feet high, is available, with Fraser fir the current favorite, known especially for its long-lasting quality and pleasant fragrance. Douglas fir and concolor fir are other popular choices. Wreaths (both decorated and undecorated) include balsam fir, Douglas fir, concolor fir, and Fraser fir, as well as mixed evergreens. Fresh cut greens and garlands are in many varieties, and grave blankets and swags are also available. For those wishing to have a Christmas tree that can be planted later, live balled in burlap trees are another choice. In addition, Kale’s offers a recycling service for

HOLIDAY MAGIC: Kale’s Nursery & Landscape Service offers moments of magic at its annual Christmas Shop. “We look forward to inviting everyone to come and see our holiday specialties,” says owner and president Douglas W. Kale. He is shown by a display of handmade, decorated single-face balsam wreaths. Kale’s offers an array of handmade bows and other holiday decorations. cut trees to be returned after Christmas through January 31. Customers at Kale’s will also find a wonderful selection of outdoor items including bird houses and feeders, garden products, and wind chimes — all welcome holiday gifts. In addition, for the past five years, Kale’s has been the exclusive central New Jersey distributor for the high quality Walpole Outdoors products. A special section in the Garden Center displays a number of these, including lamp posts, mail boxes, window boxes, table and chairs, bird houses, and Adirondack chairs, among others. Kale’s can also install Walpole arbors, pergolas, weathervanes, and more. Also available for the outdoors are very large, handsome stone bird baths. In a natural, rustic design, they are offered in two sizes, and have become big sellers. Great-Grandchildren The business is primarily residential, but Kale’s also offers service for commercial operations and institutions. “We have provided landscaping for the Nassau Club and Grounds For Sculpture, both longtime customers,” says Mr. Kale. “We also ship live trees year-round, including to Boston, Connecticut, and Long Island. We have a wide regular customer base, covering New York City, Atlantic City, and of course,

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Princeton and the area. Our customers include children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren of our original customers. “We always strive to bring customers something unique and of very high quality,” he continues. “Trees and shrubs, and quality items like Walpole products, and our Christmas Shop — and all combined with personal ser vice and our helpful, knowledgeable staff. I am very fortunate to have many longtime employees — 10, 15, and even 35 years with Kale’s — and also wonderful, loyal customers.” Staying up-to-date with new ideas in gardening and landscaping is another priority, he adds. “We introduce new ideas, new design, and new products to go with that design. There is always new plant material and new hybrids coming along. We will also go to a customer’s home to consult and help with suggestions. I enjoy discussing choices with people and working with them to implement their choices. We can also show customers how they can be more efficient with their garden. “I enjoy the feeling at the end of a job and the satisfaction of seeing the result of hard work, and seeing the customer’s appreciation. It’s great to help people and help them enhance their property.” Prices cover a wide range at Kale’s, with small trees from $19.99, fresh cut greens starting at $2.99, wreaths from $12.99, and garlands from $3.99 a yard. Poinsettias start at $7.99, and ornaments and decorations from $4.99. Kale’s is a wonderful place to visit year-round, and especially during the holiday season. Hours are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 to 5. (609) 921-9248. —Jean Stratton

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“GRANITE STREET”: This oil painting by Debbie Pisacreta is featured in “Memories,” an exhibit featuring the work of four artists at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville running December 7 to 31. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, December 10, from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Fine artists Alla Podolsky, Joseph Zogorski, Gail Bracegirdle, and Debbie Pisacreta invite the public to view images that capture each artist’s memory of a location, scene, or life moment in “Memories” the 4x4 Winter Group exhibit series at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville running December 7 to 31. Through the different media of oil painting, photography, and watercolor, each artist attempts to convey their emotional connection with the subject. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, December 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. A r t is t s’ G a ller y is lo cated at 18 Bridge Street in Lambertville. Hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.LambertvilleArts.com.

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“LUMARCA”: Presented by Lewis Center for the Arts’ Princeton Atelier, Lumarca is a light sculpture that uses projection and string to pull digital art and animation out of the screen and into the real world. Created by 3D artist/developer Albert Hwang and game designer/new media artist Matt Parker, Lumarca creates three-dimensional imagery that can be seen in the real world without special glasses or headsets and can be viewed from many angles to experience the work in multiple different ways. Free and open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at CoLab at the Lewis Arts complex, Princeton University, through December 15. (Photo by Justin Goldberg)

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Area Exhibits Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, shows “The Red Dot 10x10 Fundraising Exhibition” and “Members Juried Exhibition” December 9-January 6. www.art workstrenton.org.

Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “The Mask of Femininity: Feminist Portraits” by Andre Veloux through January 1. www.artscouncilof princeton.org. D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, has “The Stony Brook: Connecting Us,” by Hun School students, through January 3. “Feather and Flight: Juried Exhibit” runs through February 9, and “Predators and Prey: Fine-art carvings of raptors and songbirds” is on view through December 28. www.drgreenway.org. Friend Center Atrium, Princeton University campus, shows the 2017 “Art of Science Exhibition” weekdays through April 2018. arts.prince ton.edu. Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Works of the Johnson Family” through December 31, “Daniel Clayman: Radiant Landscape” through February 25, and other exhibits. www.groundsforsculpture. org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Architect in Princeton,” “The Einstein Salon and Innovators Gallery,” and a show on John von Neumann, as well as a permanent exhibit of historic photographs. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, noon4 p.m. Thursday extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www.prince tonhistory.org. T he James A . Michener Art Museum at

138 South Pine Street in Doylestown, Pa., has “George Sotter: Light and Shadow” through December 31. w w w.michener artmuseum.org. Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University campus, has a graphic design exhibition by the Program in Visual Arts in t he Hurley G aller y through December 28.

arts.princeton.edu. Morven Museum and G a rd e n , 55 Stockton Street, has “Newark and the Culture of Art: 19001960” through January 28. morven.org. Plainsboro Public Librar y, 9 Van Doren St reet, has Chr ist mas cards and other works by Princeton High School art teacher Ken Wilkie on

display through January 3. (609) 275-2897. The Princeton University Art Museum has “Making History Visible: Of American Myths and National Heroes” through Januar y 17, “Clarence H. White and His World: The Art and Craft of Photo g r ap h y 1895 -1925” through January 7, and Michael Kenna’s “Rouge”

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An Act of God

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George Street Playhouse Presents Kathleen Turner in “An Act of God”; Bible Verses Are Altered in “Daily Show” Writer David Javerbaum’s Comedy

ilm and stage luminary Kathleen Turner is starring in An Act of God at the George Street Playhouse. David Javerbaum, the former executive producer of The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, and a writer whose theatrical credits include the musicals Cry-Baby and Suburb, adapted the show from his 2011 book The Last Testament: A Memoir by God. Given the playwright’s previous work (in addition to The Daily Show, Javerbaum has written for the satirical newspaper and website The Onion), it should come as little surprise that this “God” is a contemporary, world-weary cynic who utters wisecracks that are unlikely to be heard in a play that one might expect to be performed in a church parish hall. This may test the comfort level of some audience members, but the clever script rewards those who are willing to engage with it on its own terms. Javerbaum takes advantage of the creative possibilities offered by live theater. The fourth wall is broken, as the characters mention the theater’s location in New Brunswick, and interact with the audience. (“Try to pay attention. That seat cost way too much money for you to let your mind wander,” God chides a spectator.) God interrupts the performance to answer a call on a smartphone, acknowledging that his — or her — voice sounds like Kathleen Turner. An Act of God is structured as a latenight talk show rather than as a traditional play. There is not a linear plot, although a cohesive structure comes in the form of an edited list of the Ten Commandments. “Thou shalt not take my name in vain” is unchanged (doing so “cheapens the brand”) along with a few others, while many have been replaced. “Thou shalt separate Me and state” and “Thou shalt honor thy children” are among the new ones. The Ten Commandments are not the only linchpins of scripture to be reimagined. In the world of this show, Adam and Eve originally were “Adam and Steve,” but one of the men had to be changed into a woman after the forbidden fruit was eaten. God tells us that Jesus was the second of three children (“and acted like it”), and chose to come down to Earth; nobody made a reservation at the “Bethlehem

Bed & Breakfast.” There are ample references to contemporary culture and issues. The president is mentioned, as are sports teams. “Celebrities are my chosen people. I know that Jews are also my chosen people; there’s a lot of overlap,” God remarks. Steve Jobs is mentioned, and the subject of computers is crucial near the end. This “God” is brash and at times wrathful, though this is tempered by moments of introspection and even self-doubt. When the show premiered on Broadway in 2015, the part was performed by The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons; Sean Hayes filled the role for the return engagement in 2016. For this production, director David Saint — who is artistic director of the George Street Playhouse — wanted a female star. “I started feeling how interesting it would be, given the conceit of the piece, if God was played by a woman,” Saint writes in the program notes. Casting director Pat McCorkle suggested Kathleen Turner.

This casting decision is validated by the nuanced performance given by Turner, whose previous theatrical productions include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, The Graduate, Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and High. With a commanding stage presence, and a raspy voice that recalls Katharine Hepburn or Tallulah Bankhead, she delivers her lines with a mixture of edgy bravado and weary self-reflection that serves the script well. Two archangels, Gabriel and Michael, provide a supporting cast for this “oneGod show.” To Gabriel, Jim Walton brings the smooth, flamboyant intensity of a televangelist. He spends much of his time at a podium, reading Bible verses that serve as opportunities for God to reply with witty ripostes. Gabriel unctuously reads “Let there be light,” and God interjects, “one of those light bulb moments!” By contrast, Michael is a figurative and literal representative of the audience. He leaves the stage to stand near different spectators, ostensibly taking their ques-

tions. Unlike the sycophantic Gabriel, Michael himself asks some probing questions, demanding to know how God can permit cancer and other tragedies. As Michael, Stephen DeRosa aptly mixes loyalty with frustration. God loses patience with Michael’s questions, flippantly quipping that “I work in mysterious ways.” Later, Michael’s persistence causes God to smite him with thunderbolts, rendered to entertaining effect by lighting designer Jason Lyons and sound designer Scott Killian. As a director, Saint has given the production panache and a keen sense of comic timing. His staging underlines the dynamic between the three characters, inescapably placing Michael at the bottom of a three-tier hierarchy. Surrounded by painted clouds that pepper a bright blue sky, Timothy R. Mackabee’s set is a cross between a chapel and a studio for a live television show. As God reads the (revised) Ten Commandments, they appear on a rotating screen that recalls Family Feud. God alludes to that series: “Let’s play the Feud! Number one ….” Both in style and color palette, the glittery white costumes by Esther Arroyo complement the set. They resemble a televangelist’s outfit, with angels’ wings that look like they belong in a Christmas pageant. For all of the liberties the show takes with Christian theology, it makes some astute observations about the “God” that often is fashioned by contemporary culture. An Act of God is not a musical. However, the show concludes with “I Have Faith in You,” a song with lyrics by Javerbaum and music by Adam Schlesinger (Javerbaum’s collaborator on Cry-Baby). The cast’s delivery of this number provides a rare moment of warmth, while honoring the play’s acerbic tone. njoyment of An Act of God may de“AN ACT OF GOD”: Performances are underway for George Street Playhouse’s production of pend partly on the ease with which “An Act of God.” Directed by David Saint, the comedy runs through December 23. God (Kathleen Turner, center) takes a phone call — and a selfie — with archangels Michael (Stephen audiences are able to accept the DeRosa, left) and Gabriel (Jim Walton, right). (Photo by T. Charles Erickson) script’s treatment of its subject matter, as well as some explicit dialogue. However, Presented by the George Street Playhouse, “An Act of God” will play at the the show succeeds with an inventive contheater’s temporary venue in the former New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, 103 cept, polished production, and a tour de College Farm Road in New Brunswick, through December 23. For tickets and force performance by Kathleen Turner. further information call (732) 246-7717 or visit georgestreetplayhouse.org. —Donald H. Sanborn III

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WHEN IN ROME: Princeton University Sinfonia will feature Princeton University student soloists Maxwell Watkins, cello, and Henry Ando, clarinet, on Thursday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium.

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The Princeton University Sinfonia will perform on T hursday, December 14 in Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall at 7:30 p.m. Sinfon ia’s conduc tor, Ruth Ochs, will share conducting responsibilities with Lou Chen ’19, the orchestra’s assistant conductor. The concert features two popular works featuring the sounds and sights of Rome: Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture and Ottorino Respighi’s Fountains of Rome. T he pro g ra m also travels eastward, and Lou Chen ’19 will conduct Borodin’s In the Steppes of

the stage as soloists: Henry Ando ’20 will perform Witold Lutosławski’s Dance Preludes for solo clarinet and chamber orchestra, and Maxwell Watkins plays the virtuosic solo cello part to Tchaikovksy’s Rococo Variations. The Sinfonia trombone section will present a quartet arrangement of Haydn’s “Achieved is the Glorious Work” from Haydn’s The Creation. Tickets for this concert are $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors. Call University ticketing at (609) 258-9220 or visit tickets. princeton.edu.

The Princeton Folk Music Society presents singersongwriter Michael Smith in concert. Performing at Christ Congregation Church, Michael Peter Smith has toured the United States and Canada for nearly five decades. He continually produces new material for many artists. His song “The Dutchman” is considered a classic and has been recorded by numerous other musicians. “Hearing the songs of Michael Smith in this day and age is like reading an anthology of Hemingway’s short stories after decades of only comic books. It’s a realization that songs can hold a whole lot more than they’re usually expected to hold, they can possess a genuine sense of place and time as evocative and magical as the finest literature,” said Paul Zollo of Song Talk. “Michael Smith stands out as one of the few undisputed geniuses among singer-songwriters,” wrote journal Sing Out! The concert takes place on Friday, December 15 at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Admission at the door: $20 ($15 members, $10 students under 22, $5 children). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:15 p.m. Ample free parking. For more information: (609) 799-0944, info@princetonfolk.org, www.princetonfolk. org.

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Shining a Dostoevskian Light on America’s “Strange New Thirsts”

magine a literary theme park, a Disneyland for readers and their kids where you can ride a raft with Huck and Jim, or climb aboard the Pequod with Ishmael, or fish the Big Two-Hearted River with Hemingway. Since the former Soviet Union is ever more massively imminent as we approach the moment of truth about Russian involvement in last year’s election, let’s say you could also visit a Chekhov pavilion complete with cherry orchard or tour Tolstoy’s estate where little Natashas can enjoy horseback rides and make-believe balls, or better yet you could take your chances in a fun house of existential chills dedicated to the work of Dostoevsky. Given the American public’s undying fascination with the dark side, the Dostoevsky House would draw the biggest crowds. Online dictionaries define the word Dostoevskian as “of or relating to or in the style of Fyodor Dostoevsky,” which doesn’t tell you much unless you know the novels or have seen the films and plays. Spoken aloud, the word itself already tells a stranger story than Tolstoyan, with its suggestion of open sunlit vistas. For Dostoevskian, the synonyms that come rushing to mind are intense, dark, twisted, bizarre, mysterious, illuminating, driven, grotesque, absurd, exalted, sad, funny, extreme, visceral, perverse, hysterical, religiously heightened, and of course incestuous since the act of obsessively reading Dostoevsky is itself Dostoevskian. Devoted readers become gamblers, like the author himself. Once you’ve played and won or lost, you keep coming back for more. In André Gide’s preface to Dostoevsky (1924; New Directions 1961), a series of lectures first published at a time when the Russian author’s work was only beginning to be appreciated in the west, he observes that “Tolstoy in his immensity still overshadows our horizon; but as a traveller in a land of mountains sees above the nearest peak one loftier yet, screened hitherto by the surrounding heights, some eager spirits herald perchance the rise of Dostoevsky behind Tolstoy’s giant figure. This cloud-capped summit is the secret heart of the chain and source of many a generous stream in whose waters the Europe of today may slake her strange new thirsts.” In the America of today, Mt. Tolstoy looms bright and clear, like Mt. Blanc, while Mt. Dostoevsky is a smoking Etna or Vesuvius slaking television viewers’ “strange new thirsts” for the vicarious nourishment of murder and mayhem, sin and redemption. “Is America Ours?” In Dostoevsky’s The Possessed (1872), a critical chapter titled “Ivan the Tsarevitch” has the leader of a revolutionary plot telling Stavrogin, the novel’s charismatic antihero, “Without you I am … a bottled idea; Columbus without America.” As the chapter title suggests, the role imagined for Stavrogin is as the “tsar in hiding” who will take command should the plot

succeed in undermining the foundations of society. When he’s pressed to commit to the plan — “Is America ours?” — Stavrogin says only “What for?” and walks away without another word. The idea of America as fate is linked to suicide in Crime and Punishment when the sexual predator Svidrigailov tells a bystander he’s going to America just before shooting himself. One of the strangest speeches in The Possessed presents an America so brilliant and vast that Russia is dwarfed by it; the speaker is Captain Lebyadkin, a poetry-spouting drunkard loosely based on Shakespeare’s Falstaff. He’s talking about making his will when he refers to reading the biography of an American “who left all his vast fortune to factories and to the exact sciences, and his skeleton to the students of the academy t here, and his skin to be made into a drum, so that the American national hymn might be beaten upon it day a n d n i g h t. Alas! we are pygmies in m i nd com pared w it h the soaring t houg ht of the States of North America. Russia is the play of nature but not of mind.” Lebyadkin wants to leave his s k i n for a d r u m “o n condition of beating the Russian national hymn upon it every day,” except “they’d take it for liberalism and prohibit my skin.” Even if you discount Lebyadkin’s fantastic notion as that of a word-drunk fool destined for a violent end, two of the novel’s central characters who actually spend time in the States testing “the life of the American workman” come out of it saying they were “like little children beside the Americans” and that to be “on a level with the Americans, you must be born or have lived many years there.” How times have changed. In the truthis-stranger-than-fiction world of RussianAmerican relations, the day may come when Vladimir Putin will ask “Is America ours?” Dostoevsky at Downton Abbey One 21st-century American phenomenon worthy of Lebyadkin’s “soaring thought” and “play of mind” is the ongoing Gold-

en Age of series television dominated by shows with dark Dostoevskian elements, such as, among numerous others, The Sopranos, The Wire, Breaking Bad, The Shield, The Americans, Happy Valley, Stranger Things, Orphan Black, and The Leftovers. Even lavishly produced British series like Downton Abbey and Poldark have scenes and characters that can be viewed through a Dostoevskian lens. If he had celestial access to On Demand, the Russian master would connect with the tribulations of Downton’s long-suffering couple, Bates and Anna, and the sinister machinations of Mrs. Hughes and Thomas, the maid and butler from hell; he might also see hints of Dmitri Karamazov in the headstrong behavior of Ross Poldark; the Grushenka/Katya dynamic in Demelza and Elizabeth; and a thoughtscan-kill ref le c t ion of Iva n K ara mazov in the extraordinary confrontation between a vengeful old woman who plants a deadly suspicion in the mind of the loathsome c ad w h o s e cunning payback dest roys her. The dramatic intensity driving the concluding episodes of the recent season of Poldark cuts with Dostoevskian force through the civilized veneer of period drama. My search for intimations of Dostoevsky gave me an excuse to revisit some favorite scenes, actors, and characters On Demand. Writing about HBO’s The Wire in September 1, 2010, I agreed with the reviewer observing that David Simon’s series “aspires not to John Grisham but Dostoevsky,” with Simon himself admitting “Our models are the big Russian novels.” Shadows of Crime and Punishment’s St. Petersburg haunt the smoky miasma of the West Baltimore zone called Hamsterdam, where drugs are dealt openly. The most Dostoevskian character is Omar Little, the gay stick-up man played with murderous charm by Michael Kenneth Williams, who could be talking about Raskolnikov when he says, “I had to get inside of his mind, and it’s a dark, dark vortex.” Some other television characters with Dostoevskian allure: Breaking Bad’s chem-

istry teacher/drug overlord Walter White (Brian Cranston) who enters his own dark vortex standing by while a drug-addicted young girl chokes to death on her own vomit; the gentle sharpshooting hit man with the disfigured face so sympathetically played by Jack Huston in Boardwalk Empire; Tom Hardy’s rabbi gang boss in Peaky Blinders; the hint of Crime and Punishment in the cat and mouse game played out by Forest Whitaker’s detective and Michael Chiklis’s rogue cop in The Shield; James Norton as the psychopathic rapist Tommy Lee Royce in Happy Valley who kidnaps the child of the girl he raped (Norton’s next role was as a vicar in Grantchester); Helena (Tatiana Maslany), the trained-to-kill Ukrainian clone in Orphan Black; Walton Goggins’s wildly articulate killer Boyd Crowder in Justified; the religious fantasies consuming Carrie Coons’s Nora and Justin Theroux’s Kevin in The Leftovers; Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) suspended between life and death in the inconclusive conclusion of final season of The Sopranos. The Missing Russian One of the funniest and most famous episodes of The Sopranos is the central sequence in “Pine Barrens,” which could be subtitled “What Happened to the Russian?” Not that Tony Soprano’s connection with the Russian mob (and his Russian mistress) is in itself evidence of a Dostoevskian presence. But it’s there in the grotesque free-for-all that takes place when Paulie and Christopher (Tony Sirico and Michael Imperioli) attempt to collect $5,000 from a Russian mobster (Vitali Baganov), who they kill and stuff in the trunk of a car and drive off to bury in the Pine Barrens, except the Russian isn’t dead, he’s a warrior “who killed 16 Chechen rebels singlehandedly,” and they end up chasing him through the snow, Paulie’s last gunshot hitting him in the head but he runs on, and by the time they give up the chase, they’re lost, and it’s night. When I saw the episode the other day as I was finishing The Possessed, the black comedy of two killers freezing and frightened and hungry in a snowy wilderness (they end up in an abandoned truck gorging on ketchup and relish packets) didn’t seem all that far removed from flailings of Dostoevsky’s hapless revolutionaries. nd while we’re waiting for the truth to come out about Trump and the Russians, there are diehard conspiracy theorists waiting to find out what happened to the Russian in the Pine Barrens. Did he die there? Did he get away? “That’s the question I get asked more than any other,” says the episode’s author Terence Winter. “It drives people crazy: ‘Where’s the Russian? What happened to the Russian?’ We could say, ‘Well, he got out and there’s a big mob war with the Russians,’ or ‘He crawled off and died.’” But we wanted to keep it ambiguous. You know, not everything gets answered in life.” —Stuart Mitchner

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FAMILY HOLIDAY SING-ALONG: The Westminster Community Orchestra, conducted by Ruth Ochs, will present its annual family holiday program and sing-along on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. Free-will monetary and non-perishable food donations to benefit area food pantries will be accepted at the door. The free performance will feature holiday favorites such as Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” “The Holly and the Ivy,” selections from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker,” and a harp duet on “Greensleeves.” The concert also includes the Chanukah favorite “Dreidle, Spin,” and other Chanukah melodies. The evening will conclude with John Finnegan’s popular “Christmas Sing-along” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” The performance will take place in The Robert L. Annis Playhouse on the campus of Westminster Choir College. For information call (609) 921-7104.

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Saturday, Dec. 9th, 2017 at 3:00pm Richardson Auditorium in Alexander Hall Tickets: $15 General Admission / $5 Students at music.princeton.edu or 609-258-9220 Hear Roomful of Teeth workshop new compositions by Princeton undergraduates Friday, December 8th at 7:30pm in Taplin Auditorium in Fine Hall

The Greater Pr inceton Youth Orchestra ( GPYO ) will host the Senior Division Winter Concert at 3 p.m. on December 10 at the Performing Arts Center in Montgomery High School. This concert will be a charity event in support of the rebuilding efforts in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island. The concert is free. Donations will be accepted by cash or check made to “Hispanic Federation.” The concert will feature the concert orchestra and symphonic orchestra performing pieces by B e e t hove n, Br a h m s, Dvoˇr ák, Mendelssohn, and Newbold under the baton of Kawika Kahalehoe and Christopher Beckett. The GPYO rehearsal on Sunday January 28, 2018, at 3 p.m. will feature all four ensembles and guest soloist, Roger Nye, bassoonist, New York Philharmonic. GPYO preparatory division ensembles will have their winter and spring concerts, on Jan 20 and May

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division spring concert on Friday, June 8, 8 p.m. at R ichard s on Au d itor iu m, Princeton University. This concert will feature the winner of the concert competition being held on January 15, and a newly composed piece by Dana Wilson. GPYO has rolling admissions and has auditions several times a year, in May, June, August, and December. For more information, visit www.gpyo.org.

Liam McKernan and Greg Wood in A Christmas Carol 2016, photo by T. Charles Erickson

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The Man Who Invented Christmas

Charles Dickens Creates the Way We Celebrate Christmas

However, his book which may have had the biggest effect on Western culture is A Christmas Carol, since it arguably altered how we now celebrate the holiday. That is the premise of The Man Who Invented Christmas, Les Standiford’s historical narrative that describes the events in December of 1843 that led Dickens to write A Christmas Carol. The novella has now been adapted into a movie by Bharat Nalluri (MI-5) as a sentimental tale of redemption. As the film unfolds, we find Dickens (Dan Stevens) living beyond his means and struggling to support his family. Debt collectors are closing in, and we see Dickens fighting writer’s block in an attempt to write another bestseller after releasing three bombs in a row. In the movie we see key elements of A Christma s Carol — s uch as Ebenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer) and The Ghost of Christmas Past (Anna Murphy) — come to him in a variety of ways, ranging from dreams to an offhand observation made by his Irish housekeeper (Donna Marie Sludds). He published the novella on December 19, and the first edition sold out before Christmas. More importantly, the manuscript’s moving message about the spirit of the season has made a lasting impact that still shapes the way we observe the holiday to this day. Very Good (HHH). Rated PG for mature themes and mild epit hets. Running time: 104 minutes. Production Studio: Parallel Films/ INSPIRATION CAN COME IN MANY WAYS: Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens, left) imagines that Rhombus Media. DistribuEbenezer Scrooge (Christopher Plummer) is helping him create the character as he is in the tor: Bleecker Street. process of writing his classic “A Christmas Carol.” (Photo by Kerry Brown - © Garlands Films DAC) —Kam Williams

harles Dickens (1812-1870) is considered the preeminent novelist of the Victorian Era because of his touching and timeless tales that described the plight of the poor in that time. He experienced poverty at an early age when he had to drop out of school to work in a factory in order to support the family, after his bankrupt father (Jonathan Pryce) was sent to debtors’ prison. Dickens’s challenging childhood may have served as the inspiration for such classics as The Adventures of Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and David Copperfield.

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A Bad Moms Christmas (R for crude humor, graphic sexuality, drug use, and pervasive profanity). Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn reprise their roles in this sequel that finds underappreciated and overburdened friends struggling to measure up to the expectations of their visiting mothers (Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines, and Susan Sarandon) at Christmastime. With Jay Hernandez, Peter Gallagher, and Wanda Sykes. Coco (PG for mature themes). Animated musical fantasy about a 12-year-old wannabe mariachi musician (Anthony Gonzalez) who runs away from home accompanied by a trickster (Gael Garcia Bernal) after his disapproving parents deliberately destroy his guitar. Voice cast includes Benjamin Bratt, Edward James Olmos, and Renee Victor. In English and Spanish with subtitles. Daddy’s Home 2 (PG-13 for profanity and some suggestive material). Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell reprise their roles as a father and stepfather respectively in this sequel, which has the two competing for their kids’ affections at Christmastime. With John Lithgow, Mel Gibson, John Cena, and Linda Cardellini. Just Getting Started (PG-13 for profanity, suggestive material, and brief violence). Comedy about a retired FBI agent (Tommy Lee Jones) and a former mafia lawyer (Morgan Freeman), both residing in a luxurious Palm Springs resort, who reluctantly join forces to take on the mob. With Rene Russo, Joe Pantoliano, and the late Glenne Headly. Justice League (PG-13 for action and violence). Batman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) are inspired by Superman’s (Henry Cavill) altruism when he recruits Aquaman (Jason Momoa), The Flash (Ezra Miller), and Cyborg (Ray Fisher) to save the planet from a threat posed by a new nemesis (Ciaran Hinds) with an army of extraterrestrial minions. Cast includes Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Jeremy Irons as Alfred the Butler, and J.K. Simmons as Commissioner Gordon. Lady Bird (R for profanity, sexuality, partying, and brief graphic nudity). Drama about a year in the life of a headstrong teenager (Saoirse Ronan) who is rebelling against her strong-willed mother (Laurie Metcalf) who’s struggling to keep the family afloat after her husband (Tracy Letts) loses his job. Featuring Lucas Hedges, Odeya Rush, and Kathryn Newton. —Kam Williams

THE VISUAL CULTURE OF IRANIAN TWELVER SHIISM IN THE QAJAR PERIOD Ulrich Marzolph Professor of Islamic studies Georg-August-University in Göttingen, Germany In this public lecture, Ulrich Marzolph will outline the features relevant for the study of Shii visual culture. By discussing Qajar period images as documented in tile work, lithographed books, and the narrative canvasses of storytellers, Marzolph will document the more “popular” aspects of Shii visual culture. Through capturing the appeal of illustrations that embody the emotional narratives of Shiism’s historical experience, this imagery has contributed decisively to the firm establishment of the Twelver Shii creed in Iran.

Thursday, December 7 6:00 p.m. Dilworth Room, Simons Hall Institute for Advanced Study This lecture is free and open to the public, but registration required.

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Calendar Wednesday, December 6 6 p.m.: Rhodri Lewis in conversation with Leonard Barkan on Hamlet and the Vision of Darkness at Labyrinth Books of Princeton. 7 p.m.: Lisa Damour, author of Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood, speaks at Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road in Princeton. This event is open to the public and free tickets may be reserved at www.stuart school.org/lisadamour. 7 p.m.: Dr. Robert Selig, an expert on Rochambeau will be giving a free presentation at the Princeton Public Library on the comte de Rochambeau and the French expeditionary force he led through Princeton in August 1781 to help the Continental Army capture Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Princeton Battlefield Society, Morven Museum, and the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route-NJ Association. 8 to 10:30 p.m.: Meeting, Princeton Country Dancers at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive in Princeton. Instruction begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 7 10 a.m.: Meeting of the 55Plus Club at The Jewish Center of Princeton. The subject of the lecture is “The Cancer Moonshot: How Not to Get to the Moon,” delivered by Robert Austin, Professor of Physics at Princeton University. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Voted the “Best Pharmacy in Princeton,” Sante Integrative Pharmacy transforms their store into a “Hygge” wonderland, full of warm and cozy holiday gifts and cheer. Shop candles and aromatherapy, stocking stuffers, chocolates, and more. 12:30 p.m.: Eric Plutz performs a free afternoon concert at Princeton University Chapel. 5 to 7 p.m.: Opening reception for “A Traveler’s Eye” with photographs by Sandra Shapiro at Millstone River Gallery at Merwick Care & Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road in Plainsboro. 6 p.m.: Joan Wallach Scott and Peter Coviello discuss Sex and Secularism at Labyrinth Books of Princeton. 6:30 p.m.: Open House Seminar at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, an independent school for boys in grades K-8. Advance registration is preferred at www. princetonacademy.org/open-

Continuing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (R) Lady Bird (R) International Cinema Series Pop Aye (2017) Thu, Dec 7 5:30pm Kids! The Polar Express (G) Sat, Dec 9 10:30am Art on Screen Canaletto & the Art of Venice (NR) Sun, Dec 10 12:30 pm National Theatre Live Follies (NR) Wed, Dec 13 1:00 pm Showtimes change daily Visit or call for showtimes. Hotline: 609-279-1999 PrincetonGardenTheatre.org

3 p.m.: Grammy-winning vocal ensemble Roomful of Teeth performs at Richardson Auditorium with the Princeton University Glee Club. 4 p.m.: Princeton Youth Ballet (PYB) performs The Nutcracker at Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 151 Moore Street in Princeton (also on Sunday, December 10 at noon and 4 p.m.). 8 to 10:30 p.m.: Meeting, Princeton Country Dancers at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive in Princeton. Instruction begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Santa visits Kale’s Christmas Shop. Stop by and take photos of your family with Kris Kringle, himself (also on December 16 and 17). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Stockton Farmer’s Market is a yearround, indoor community market located at 19 Bridge Street in Stockton, NJ. The market includes farm fresh produce, eat-in foodstands, seafood, meats, baked goods, artisans, and more (repeats weekly every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). 1 to 4 p.m.: Friends of Princeton Open Space hosts a Holiday Open House at Mountain Lakes House in the Bill Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, located at 57 Mountain Avenue in Princeton. Stop by the house for cider and treats before venturing out on the walking paths (also on Sunday, December 17). 12:30 p.m.: Art on Screen at Princeton Garden Theatre presents Canaletto and the Art of Venice (2017). 3 p.m.: The Vienna Boys Choir performs classic Christmas carols at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. Monday, December 11 Recycling 7 to 9 p.m.: Poets at the Library at Princeton Public Library welcomes David Crews and Betty Lies. Featured poets read from their works followed by an open mic session. Free. Tuesday, December 12 Hanukkah Begins At Sundown Fri. 12/08/17 to Thurs. 12/14/17

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house. For more information, call (609) 921-6499. Friday, December 8 4 p.m.: The New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand launches Winter Solstice, the final book in her popular Winter Street series at Princeton Public Library. Elin will sign copies of Winter Street and her other books following the talk. Free. 4 to 8 p.m.: Opening reception for the Arts Council of Princeton’s Sauce for the Goose Holiday Market and salads by Chopt Creative Salad Co. The Market will run through Sunday, December 10 at the ACP Pop-Up Studio next to Metropolis Salon at the Princeton Shopping Center. One-of-a-kind handmade gifts by more than 24 local artisans. 6:30 p.m.: Annual Tree of Light Celebration at The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane in Princeton. The Tree of Light has shined for more than 40 years in recognition of bright students who learn differently. Saturday, December 9 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Tumbles of Princeton is the new learning center in town! This gym for children is celebrating a grand opening at their new location at the Princeton North Shopping Center. Tumbles caters to ages 4 months to 12 years with structured classes, birthday parties, and a children’s gym. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Trinity Church Rocky Hill Holiday Craft Fair and Bake Sale at 1 Park Avenue in Rocky Hill. Get all of your holiday shopping done with jewelry, pottery, alpaca products, food items, home décor, clothing, candles, and more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Kick off the Holiday Season at Terhune Orchards with wagon rides, holiday shopping at the Farm Store, and a visit from Santa in the barnyard from noon to 4 p.m. (also on Sunday, December 10). 10:30 a.m.: Screening of The Polar Express (2004) at Princeton Garden Theatre. 11 a.m.: Shabbat Katan at The Jewish Center of Princeton is a monthly service designed for preschool/kindergartenaged children and their families. This interactive Shabbat experience includes stories, songs, prayers, and a brief Torah reading. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Princeton Tour Company’s Annual Holiday Trolley Tours. Learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about Princeton. The cost to attend is $15 per person (repeats every hour). Tours depart from 29 Hulfish Street in Palmer Square. Noon to 3 p.m.: Free, Strolling Holiday Entertainment and Santa in downtown Princeton (through Sunday, December 17). Noon to 6 p.m.: Morgenthal Frederics Trunk Show in Palmer Square. 1 to 4 p.m.: Book signing with Simone Mets, author of Very Christmas, at Homestead Princeton in Palmer Square.

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Sparked by Alarie’s Continuous Improvement, PU Women’s Hoops Showing Promise at 4-2

oming into her sophomore season with the Princeton University women’s basketball team, Bella Alarie realized that she had to make better use of her height. While the 6’4 Alarie enjoyed a superb freshman campaign last winter averaging 12.6 points and 8.0 rebounds a game as she was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year, most of her damage came from the perimeter. “Last year, I would have considered myself more of a guard but over the past year and the summer I have really developed my post game, getting the ball inside, being strong on layups, and getting quick shots under the basket,” said Alarie, a native of Bethesda, Md. “My goal every game is to get a double-double, I want to rebound.” As Princeton hosted No. 25 Villanova last Wednesday, Alarie displayed her diversified game, tallying a career-high 29 points and grabbing nine rebounds with three blocked shots and two steals. Alarie’s heroics, though, weren’t quite enough as a gritty Tiger squad fell 62-59 to the Wildcats. “Our team fought the whole game, a lot of people stepped up,” said Alarie. “There was a lot of heart and a lot of energy on the

court. It was a toe-to-toe battle.” Alarie took particular pride in the way she battled at the defensive end. “I have really done all I can to step up defensively,” said Alarie. “I was a liability last year; I was usually put on the worst player on the other team. This year, I have a bigger role and I need to step up on defense. Blocking shots is part of that. There is a lot I can build on and improve on defensively.” The addition of talented freshman point guard Carlie Littlefield has helped Alarie step up her offensive game. “We have a lot of fun playing together; I think having a true point guard who wants to get teammates open and get assists over scores is really special and hard to find,” said Alarie of Littlefield, who contributed 15 points and three assists on Saturday as Princeton bounced back from the loss to Villanova by defeating Delaware 78-60 and improving to 4-2. “I love playing with her and it is only going to get better throughout the year. This is early in the season and our chemistry will build.” Although Alarie was disappointed that a late Tiger rally fell short against Villanova, she believes the performance bodes well for the future. “We just had a top 25 team in this gym and it came down

to a last second shot for a chance to go into overtime,” said Alarie. “That says a lot about our growth as a team. We lost to them last year. We have really improved as a team. You hate to leave the game with a loss but this is only going to fuel us. Coach [Courtney] Banghart does a great job of helping us build on losses as much as we can build on wins; we learn the most from these games.” Banghart, for her part, liked the way her players went toe-to-toe with the Wildcats. “You don’t want to take for granted that you have a bunch of fighters,” said Banghart. “It was a possession game throughout each quarter; it was a battle. I said at halftime it is a close game, two good teams, and it is going to come down to which team makes more plays. The three-point line made the difference; we were 3-for-15 and they were 7-for-16.” In Banghart’s view, Alarie is certainly making a difference for the Tigers. “Night in, night out, she is a kid you want to see live because a kid like this doesn’t come around very often,” said Banghart of Alarie who is now averaging 17.7 points and 10.0 rebounds a game. “What makes Bella real special is that she keeps get-

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Charlottesville and the Future of Democracy

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ting better. The fact of the matter is that she is scoring around the rim a lot better than she did last year. We have asked her to do more on the perimeter and she is playing on both ends of the ball. She is just a much improved player.” With the Tigers undergoing a bit of a youth movement, the team figures to keep getting better and better. “We have a lot of young guys who are contributing, Bella went for 29, Abby Meyers went for 10, and she is a freshman,” added Banghart. “Taylor Baur is a sophomore and she had six points and six rebounds. I am very pleased with where our underclassmen are and I also really like our seniors. I like our group.” Banghart is also pleased by how her players are dealing with a highly competitive non-conference schedule. “This is really helpful for this team because the right guys are playing,” said Banghart, whose team plays at Lafayette on December 6 and at Quinnipiac on December 9. “This group has been incredibly coachable; they will stay engaged. We have way more weapons. We can run, we can shoot. I have a lot to work with.” Alarie, for her part, believes the Tigers have to be willing work even harder. “It came down to execution, knowing who needs the ball at what time,” said Alarie. “You can always be more relentless and have more energy. We had some lulls in the beginning; we looked a little tired on the court. We have to play every quarter like it is the last, like there is no time left. I think those are big things, consistency and execution.” —Bill Alden

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RAISING HER GAME: Princeton University women’s basketball player Bella Alarie puts up a shot against Villanova last Wednesday. Sophomore star Alarie scored a career-high 29 points in a losing cause as the Tigers fell 62-59 to the 25thranked Wildcats. On Saturday Alarie chipped in nine points and nine rebounds to help the Tigers top Delaware 78-60. Princeton, now 4-2, plays at Lafayette on December 6 and at Quinnipiac on December 9. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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good performance. He has been wrestling exceptionally well in the room. He tightened up a little bit out there. If he wants to be a national champion, he needs to open up some more.” Noting that the program lost three senior stars, Brett Harner, Jordan Laster, and Ray O’Donnell, from last year’s squad to graduation, Ayres is enjoying working with his younger group. “We are young. We have one senior, Jon, who is starting right now,” said Ayres. “We have quite a bit of youth. Our identity is still shaping. I love this team and the direction we are moving in.” Ayres loves the leadership that D’Angelo has been displaying this season. “D’Angelo is showing the team how to compete. He is doing exactly what we preach when he is wrestling,” said Ayres. “Hopefully that rubs off on the team a little bit. I instantly made him a captain after his match. He has competed well all year. He has losses but he wrestled the way we preach. It made total sense to say you are the competitive leader of this group so we may as well make you captain.” T he Tigers face some stern competitive challenges in upcoming action as they wrestle No. 10 Virginia Tech on December 10 at Madison Square Garden in New York City before going against second-ranked Ohio State on December 15 in Newark, Del. “I think we match up well against them” asserted Ayres, referring to Virginia Tech. “The way I look at the lineups and how they shake down, it is not out of the realm of possibility for us to take the win. The next we ekend we have Oh io State, they just won the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational. Some ranking services have

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Although the Princeton University wrestling team fell 25-13 to fifth-ranked Lehigh last Friday in its first dual match of the season, Chris Ayres won’t soon forget what he saw on the mat from his athletes. “I told the guys that there were two matches in that dual t hat were some of the most inspired I have seen in the wrestlers I have coached,” said Ayres. The 17-7 win by junior Mike D’A ngelo over Ian Brown at 157 pounds and freshman Patrick Brucki’s 8-7 victory over Chris Weiler at 197 were the matches that stood out for Ayres. “Mike D’Angelo had an amazing performance; he was down by six points and that guy had just beaten an All American the week prior,” said Ayres. “He reels off 17 unanswered points to get a major decision on a really tough kid. That was incredible. Patrick Brucki as a freshman has so much composure. He didn’t wrestle a great match but he showed a lot of heart and found a way to win in the last second. He literally scored a takedown with 10 seconds left in the match.” Princeton’s two acclaimed stars, senior Jonathan Schleifer and sophomore Matthew Kolodzik, also came up with wins against the Mountain Hawks as Schleifer defeated Gordon Wolf 19-12 at 165 and Kolodzik edged Cortland Schuyler 4-2 at 149. “Jon wrestled an amazing kid, that kid is nationallyranked as well and he was handling him,” said Ayres. “He had the tech fall that the ref didn’t call for him and the match got away from him but he had enough points where he held on. It was really good wrestling up to that point. With Matthew, we don’t talk so much ab out w i n n i ng, we ta l k about performances. Good for him that he got the win but I don’t think it was a very

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nothing on a breakaway and Harvard swooping in for a goal on a counter attack to go up 3-1 put the Tigers on It was a roller coaster from coverage in our D - their heels. week for the Princeton Uni- zone.” “We had the chance to versity men’s hockey team The Crimson certainly got make it 2-2 but then they as it hosted the final three off to a good start on Saturscored a goal so that was contests of a seven-game day, outshooting the Tigers the turn of events,” said homestand. 21-6 in the first period as Fogarty. Princeton started the week they jumped out to the 2-0 “You could make it 2-2 but by falling 6-2 to Quinnipiac lead. they have a great save and it on November 28. “They were all over us, goes right down and into the On Friday, the Tigers ex- they have very good team back of your net. That was a ploded for six goals in the speed,” said Fogarty. little bit of a deflater.” first period on the way to a “In our defensive zone, we Trailing 4-1 entering the 9-2 rout of Dartmouth. weren’t tracking men. Once third, Princeton generated A night later, the Tigers Harvard moved the puck, we a number of great opportufound themselves trailing became a spectator, watch- nities, narrowing the gap to 2-0 to Harvard after a rough ing the puck and not con- 4-2 early in the period and first period and fought back centrating on tracking our outshooting the Crimson to cut the deficit to 2-1 and man.” 14-2 in the frame. 4-2 before falling 5-2. The task was made harder “We made it to within two In reflecting on his club’s for Princeton when it lost in the third period and had uneven play which left it two of its key men, senior numerous chances too,” said at 5-6-1 overall and 3-5-1 forward Max Becker and Fogarty. ECAC Hockey, Princeton junior star Ryan Kuffner, to “We had our jump; the head coach Ron Fogarty ac- injuries during the contest. jump later was a product knowledged that things have “It was tough when Beck- of our defensive zone. We to be sharper, particularly at er went out and you can’t were tighter man-to-man, the defensive end. change any chemistry re- we could snuff out the plays “We need to be more con- placing Kuffner,” said Foga- quicker and transition back sistent, it is a tough confer- rty. to the offense.” ence,” said Fogarty. “Har“He is a special player so Senior star David Hallisey vard is a good team, they that hurt. We are not sure created chances, tallying a started slow this year. We of the status right now. Losgoal and an assist. are a good team, we are just ing him that early is tough “David is very consistent. sputtering right now. Start- because it changes the dyHe works so hard, it doesn’t ing on Monday, we have to namic of that line.” matter what the score is or iron out some of the play A painful sequence late in win or lose,” said Fogarty. without the puck, to get it the second period that saw “He has been very valuback smart and get it back Princeton come away with able; he is someone who is quickly without taking away very important for our success down the road here.” With Princeton heading ______________ west for a two-game set at Arizona State on December _______________ Date & Time: ______________________ 8 and 9, Fogarty wants to our ad, scheduled to run ___________________. see more consistency from his players. oughly and pay special attention to the following: “I enjoy working with the ill tell us it’s okay) guys and you have to enjoy competing; we will continue � Fax number � Address � Expiration Dateto prepare and get better,” said Fogarty. “Heading into the playoffs, wins and losses are relevant in the sense that while every ECAC team makes the playoffs, you want to gain SEEING AHEAD: Princeton University men’s hockey David Hal- as much points so you can lisey, right, goes after the puck in recent action. Last Saturday, have home ice in either the senior forward Hallisey tallied a goal and an assist in a losing first or the bye round. You cause as Princeton fell 5-2 to Harvard. The Tigers, now 5-6- want to make sure that the 1 overall and 3-5-1 ECAC Hockey, are heading west for a two- shortcomings and the weaknesses are addressed immegame set at Arizona State on December 8 and 9. diately so we know how to (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) get better on that weakness. Our jump in offensive zone Fast Food • Take-Out • Dine-In play is very good; we just Hunan ~ Szechuan have to keep getting better defensively and getting that Malaysian ~ Vietnamese puck back.” Daily Specials • Catering Available —Bill Alden 157 Witherspoon St. • Princeton • Parking in Rear • 609-921-6950

After Getting Wake-Up Call in Loss to Lehigh, PU Men’s Hoops Needs to Show Fighting Spirit For the Princeton University men’s basketball team, its per for mance against visiting Lehigh in the first half Wednesday was out of character for the proud program. The Tigers found themselves trailing the Mountain Hawks 47-25 at intermission, getting outplayed and outworked at both ends of the court. “It was play harder,” said Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson, recalling his halftime message. “I was really frank with them. I thought it had nothing to do with Xs and Os, it was the human element and heart.” As the Tigers went through their lay-up line in warming up for the second half, junior captain and star guard D e v i n C a n n a d y r e p e atedly chanted “roll up your sleeves” in echoing Henderson’s sentiments. “It is simply what are you going to put into the game from a heart standpoint, being down 22 at that half,” said Cannady. “I told myself and my teammates it came down to who really wanted to give it their all. They decided to do that, making extra effort plays.” With Cannady sparking the Tigers as he scored 23 points in the second half, Princeton gave its all, narrowing the gap to 75-73 with 1:32 remaining in regulation but could get no closer as the Mountain Hawks prevailed 85-76. “I thought if we kept doing what we were doing, we definitely could get over that hump,” said Cannady, reflecting on the furious rally. “But there were some fouls that happened, I think there was a stretch of three fouls that hurt the momentum and we were a little passive getting to the rim. We had them in the bonus situation at like 12 or 13 minutes and it just stayed at the same number for the next five. If we had just kept pushing, we would have made it over the hump but we didn’t.” Henderson, for his part, liked the way his play-

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ers pushed to get back into the contest. “I was happy for them, they played hard in the second half,” said Henderson, who got 27 points from Cannady with Myles Stephens chipping in 15 points and seven rebounds and Amir Bell adding 12 points, four assists, and eight rebounds. “There were positives in that.” But Henderson couldn’t forget what he saw in the first half. “All the credit goes to Lehigh, they pushed us around tonight; it was a real eye-opener for our program,” said Henderson. “I haven’t ever seen this or been a part of it since I have been here. It was a real tough one but a great opportunity for us to learn from it and get better and see which team are we.” The play of sophomore guard Jose Morales, a former Hu n S chool stand out, who contributed eight points, two rebounds, and an assist in 25 minutes off the bench exemplified the toughness the Tigers will need going forward. “Jose has moxie and eve r y b o d y s aw it to d ay,” said Henderson of the 5’9, 165-pound Morales. “I say he is just a little guy but his heart is quite big and he plays big too. We needed that. I am not hitting the panic button but let’s redefine what we are all about here. What we are all about is what Jose brought to the team. We have got to have some fight. We have rarely had to talk about playing

with heart. We got a great wake-up call by a very good Lehigh team.” On Saturday, the Tigers ran into another very good team as they played at No. 10 Miami. While Princeton showed heart as it led 1614 midway through the first half, it couldn’t stem the tide as the Hurricanes pulled away to an 80-52 victory. With the Tigers now at 2-5, Henderson is hoping the squad can replicate last year’s success, when it rebounded from a 2-4 start to go 23-7 and win the Ivy League title. “That team came together, we are still waiting for that moment,” said Henderson, whose team plays at George Washington on December 6 before hosting Monmouth on December 12. “As long as they work at it and stay together and connect with each other, that is possible. We lost some really good, tough players that had played a lot of significant minutes and we have a lot of good tough players currently. You have got to get kicked in the mouth a little bit to learn how to play there.” In Cannady’s view, the players have to show a renewed commitment to mental toughness and be willing to sacrifice for the good of the group. “At a personal level, everyone just has to look within themselves and figure out if they want to simply play, give it their all, and represent Princeton on the front of their jersey,” said Cannady. “I think that is what is going to dictate how the rest of the season turns out.” —Bill Alden

ON GUARD: Princeton University men’s basketball player Jose Morales shows focus on the defensive end in recent action. Last Wednesday, sophomore guard Morales, a former Hun School standout, contributed eight points, two rebounds, and an assist in 25 minutes off the bench to give the Tigers a spark as they lost 85-76 to Lehigh. Princeton, which dropped to 2-5 with an 80-52 loss at No. 10 Miami last Saturday, plays at George Washington on December 6 before hosting Monmouth on December 12. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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PU Women’s Volleyball Falls at Iowa State in NCAAs

Maggie O’ Connell played well in a losing cause as the Princeton University women’s volleyball team fell 3-0 at Iowa State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament last Friday. Sophomore star O’Connell,

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nell; other winners from Princeton have included Walt Snickenberger (1974), Jason Garrett (1988), Judd Garrett (1989), Keith Elias (1993), Dave Patterson (1995), Jeff Terrell (2006), Mike Catapano (2012), Quinn Epperly (2013), Mike Zeuli (2014), and Lovett (2016). Over the course of the fall, Kanoff broke the Princeton career record for passing yards with 7,510 (the previous mark was 7,291 by Doug Butler ‘86), broke the Princeton and Ivy League record for single-season passing yards with 3,474 (previous Ivy mark was 3,412 by Cornell’s Jeff Mathews in 2011 a n d pre v iou s P r i n ce ton mark was 3,175 by Butler in 1983), broke the Princeton record and finished second on the Ivy League list for passing touchdowns with 29 (the previous Princeton mark was 25 by Butler and Quinn Epperly in 2013 ), and broke the Princeton and record for single-season completion percentage with 73.2 percent (the previous Ivy mark was 70.5 by Penn’s Gavin Hoffman in 2000 and the previous Princeton mark was 68.2 by Jason Garrett in 1988).

Capping of f a recordbreaking campaign, Princeton University senior tricaptain and star quarterback Chad Kanoff has earned the Asa S. Bushnell Cup as the 2017 Ivy League Football Offensive Player of the Year. H e b e c a m e t h e 11t h Princeton player to receive the Bushnell Cup, and the second in as many years to win Offensive Player of the Year honors. Kanoff topped Penn wideout Justin Watson, who joined Princeton junior Jesper Horsted in the Top 2 in almost every Ivy League receiving category this past season. Ironically, Watson was a runner-up in 2016, w h e n P r i n c e to n’s J o h n Lovett claimed the Bushnell Cup. The 6’4, 225-pound native of Pacific Palisades, Calf. now joins the most exclusive company in Princeton history, as he becomes the PU Soccer Star Gregoire 11th Tiger to win the Bush- Earns All-American Honors

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SEEING RED: Princeton University women’s hockey player Kiersten Falck, left, battles for the puck in recent action. Last Saturday, senior captain and forward Falck contributed an assist as Princeton fell 4-1 at Harvard. The Tigers, now 3-8-3 overall and 3-6-1 ECAC Hockey after the loss to the Crimson, will play a two-game set this weekend against Quinnipiac, hosting the Bobcats on December 8 and then playing them at Hamden, Conn. on December 9. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Isabel Reis provided a major highlight in the final day of action as the Princeton University women’s swimming team took first at its annual Big Al Open last weekend at DeNunzio Pool. Junior Reis placed first in the 200 butterfly in 1:57.94 while sophomore teammate Elaine Zhou clocked a time of 1:59.75 to finish second. Princeton, which trailed after the first day of the weekend event, grabbed the win with 872 points, while Brown finished second with 725 points and Villanova taking third with 673. Princeton hosts Columbia on December 8.

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Levy Nathan starred as the Princeton University men’s swimming team took first at its annual Big Al Open last weekend at DeNunzio Pool.

Freshman Nathan took first in both the 500 and 1,650 freestyle events. Princeton piled up 1,291.5 points in taking first with Brown coming in second at 610 and Columbia taking third at 488. Besides winning the overall event, the Tigers also improved to 5-2 on the season, and 4-0 in the Ivy League, with dual victories over both Brown (202-97) and Dar tmouth (189-100). Princeton hosts Columbia on December 9.

Tiger Women’s Squash Defeats Williams

Displaying the strength at the top of its lineup, the Princeton University women’s squash team defeated Williams College 9-0 last Saturday. S e n ior co - c apt a i n Ol ivia Fiechter continued her strong senior season, as

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Princeton Men’s Squash Tops Williams, Now 3-1

Youssef Ibrahim starred as the Princeton University men’s squash team topped Williams College 8-1 last Saturday. Freshman Ibrahim cruised to a 11-6, 11-4, 11-4 at No. 1. Earlier in the day, Ibrahim won a five-game thriller over Ahmed Bayoumy, the third-ranked player in the country at the end of last season, as Princeton lost a 5-4 nailbiter to No. 3 St. Lawrence. Princeton, now 3-1, hosts Drexel on December 9.

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PHS Stars Hare, Beamer; PDS Field Hockey’s Sindhwani Earn the Nod as Town Topics’ Leading Fall Performers

ill Hare was the understudy to frontrunner Alex Roth for the Princeton High boys’ cross country team in 2016 while Drew Beamer provided cover in the midfield for the PHS boys’ soccer team last season as senior stars led the way. This fall, however, Hare shot to the front of the pack for the Little Tigers with Roth having graduated and competing at Penn while Beamer emerged as one of the top scorers in the area. Coming into his final high school campaign, Hare was ready to take a leading role. “I knew I needed to step up big time, not just on the course but as a leader,” said Hare. Hare placed first in the opening CVC meet and kept on winning all fall. A major highlight came on late October when he took first individually in the Boys’ Varsity race at the Mercer C ou nt y Cha mpion s h ip s, covering the 5,000-meter course at Thompson. Park in Jamesburg in a time of 15:46.22. Hare’s heroics helped PHS win its second straight team title at the event. In reflecting on the triumph, Hare acknowledged that had some butterflies in his stomach before the race. “I was a little nervous last night and I was talking to

my best friend, former and future teammate Alex Roth,” said senior Hare, who is following in Roth’s footsteps by committing to attend Penn and compete for its cross country and track program. “He won this race last year and he was like don’t worry about it, you are going to win this race. It meant a lot; it gave me a big boost.” Two weeks later, Hare returned to Thompson Park for the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional and placed first in 15:39.00 to lead the way as the Little Tigers won team title by a razor thin margin, compiling a score of 67, one point better than runner-up WW/P-South. At the state Group 4 meet at Holmdel Park, Hare did it again, taking first in 16:01 as the Little Tigers placed second in the team standings and qualified for the Meet of Champions (MOC). While PHS ended up falling short of defending its MOC title in the meet at Holmdel, Hare excelled, placed fourth overall in a time of 15:55.00. Hare went on to take fourth at the NXN Northeast Regional at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls, N.Y. and qualify for the NXN National Championships in Portland, Ore. where he ended his brilliant campaign by taking 103rd of 199 runners. In the view of PHS head coach Jim Smirk, Hare has

left a special mark on the program. “Will has decided that it is not enough just to be fast but he has got to be at the top and he has to be a champion,” said Smirk. “That is how he is racing, that is how he is winning. He is not flashy, he is not that guy you watch for him and go ‘oh man look how smooth he is.’ He is that one that you look at and say, ‘that kid is powerful, look at how he races, look at the intensity, the drive, the focus.’ That is what he is bringing to our team.” Likewise, Beamer entered the fall primed to raise his game as he was moved to an attacking central midfielder spot. “I think it is lot of that (being moved up) and I think it is a lot of better endurance, I can make more runs,” said Beamer in reflecting on his scoring surge. “I have gotten a bit taller.” Finding himself in the middle of the attack, Beamer stood tall, starting the season with two goals in a 5-1 win over Steinert That performance set the tone as the lanky Beamer repeatedly scored key goals for the Little Tigers “I was in the right place at the right time for most of them, that is all I can ask for,” said Beamer, reflecting on his scoring surge. “We have done a lot of work to get in the right spots.

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In the state tournament, Beamer kept us his good work as the Little Tigers won their first ever Central Jersey title at the Group 4 level after having been moved up from Group 3. I n t h e s t a t e o p e n e r, Beamer tallied three goals as PHS cruised to a 5-0 win over Middletown South. In the sectional final against top-seeded and defending state champion Hunterdon Central, Beamer tallied the game-winning goal as PHS prevailed 1-0 in overtime. The Lit tle Tigers then edged Washington Township 1-0 in the Group 4 semis to advance to the championship game. In the final against powerhouse Kearny, Beamer scored one last goal, tallying in the second half as PHS fell 3-1 to the undefeated and secondranked Kardinals. PHS head coach Wayne Sutcliffe was not surprised that Beamer came through in the state title game. “It is so fitting that Drew got one tonight to pull out it to 2-1,” said Sutcliffe of Beamer, who ended the fall with 22 goals and no other teammate having more than five. “He is the engine of the team. He is absolutely fantastic and he proved it tonight.” For Beamer, while scoring the goals was nice, it is the memories of winning with his teammates that will leave the most indelible memories. “It is the good times we had after the wins; the bus rides home after the good wins,” said Beamer, who has committed to attend Wheaton College (Illinois) and play for its men’s soccer program. “I don’t think anyone really ever expected this so we were just going with it as it came; I think that was the best part. We didn’t do as well as we wanted to in the regular season so we didn’t try to prove anything but we did come out here and do a good job.” For going from understudies to being pivotal performers in championship campaigns, Hare and Beamer share the honor as the Town Topics top male performer of the fall season. Top Female Performer asha Sindhwani put in a lot of work to ensure that she would be a go-to player for the Princeton Day School field hockey team this fall. “This season has been about conditioning, skills were developed outside,” said Sindhwani. “I play for the Princeton Field Hockey Club.” Sind hwani star ted t he 2017 campaign with a bang, tallying a goal and an assist in a season-opening 6-0 win over Stuart Country Day on September 7 and then contributing two goals and an assist a day later in a 6-0 win over South Hunterdon. “We have all been here for quite a while now,” said Sindhwani, reflecting on the team’s hot start. “We all join as a team; it is not separate groups. We just have each other’s backs and I think that is really working for us.”

HIGH BEAM: Princeton High boys’ soccer player Drew Beamer controls the ball in a game this fall. Senior midfielder Beamer led PHS with 22 goals this fall, helping the Little Tigers advance to the state Group 4 title game and finish with a 17-6-1 record. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) S i n d h w a n i ’s of fe n s i v e prowess helped PDS go 10-4 in regular season play and then advance to the Mercer County Tournament quarterfinals and the state Prep B title game. PDS head coach Heather Farlow credited Sindhwani for triggering the attack. “Sasha has been outstanding,” said Farlow of Sindhwani who had a team-high 24 goals and added five assists as the Panthers finished the fall at 12-6. “She is playing very confidently and we are trying to give her positive strokes. We are really super pleased with how she is doing.” For translating her hard work into a breakthrough campaign, Sindhwani gets the nod as the top female performer this fall. Top Newcomers t didn’t appear that Nick Petruso was destined to make any impact for the PHS boys’ soccer team on 2017. Freshman Petruso started the fall on the program’s freshman squad and was later moved up to the junior varsity team. By October, the precocious Petruso was called up to the varsity. “At first practices were hard; I didn’t know any of the players, they didn’t know me,” said Petruso. “When I started playing a few games, I would sit on bench and then each game, I would get more and more time.” Realizing that Petr uso could get the ball into the back of the net, his varsity teammates started looking for him in the box. “They motivate me; they get me the ball,” said Petruso. The highlight of Petruso’s debut campaign came when he scored two second half goals to help third-seeded PHS defeat second-seeded Monroe 2-1 in the Central Jersey Group 4 semifinals. The Little Tigers went on to win the sectional title and advance to the state Group 4 tittle game PHS head coach Wayne Sutcliffe praised Petruso

for having a major impact on the squad. “Nick helps ever ybody else raise their level,” said Sutcliffe of Petruso, who also scored a goal on PHS’ 2-1 win over Long Branch in the second round of the sectional and ended up with four goals in his month on varsity. “If a young player is performing like that even the senior most of the higher level players has to do better.” Petruso’s clutch play down the stretch after his midseason promotion makes him the choice as the top male newcomer of the fall. In assessing his Princeton Day School girls’ soccer team this fall, Pat Trombetta knew that his newcomers needed to grow up in a hurry. “We are going to have to receive some major contributions from our freshman class,” said PDS head coach Trombetta, whose roster included 11 ninth-graders. “We expect a learning curve there, but some of these players have the ability to be impact players and they are going to have to learn quickly and adapt to high school soccer.” Freshman forward Kelly Beal was up to the task, showing an ability to finish around the goal that sparked the Panther attack. Utilizing pace and skill, Beal ended up leading PDS with 11 goals and eight assists as the team shared the state Prep B title with Montclair-Kimberley, giving the program five straight state championships. Beal’s freshman campaign was highlighted by a brilliant effort in the Prep B semis which saw her tally three goals in a 6-0 win over Newark Academy. “We told Kelly to utilize her speed and a lot of times she is cutting in,” said Trombetta after the win over Newark. “We asked to use the width and take the ball down, she has been doing a great job. She had a couple of great Continued on Next Page

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finishes today; she is a nice talent.” Beal’s offensive production which helped pave the way to another Prep B title for PDS makes her the pick as the top female newcomer. Top Coaches itting some bumps in the road, it was a rocky regular season for the Princeton High boys’ soccer team. After getting off to a 4-0-1 start, PHS struggled a bit, going through a 6-3 stretch in late September and early October. The squad’s uneven play prompted some soul-searching. “There were certain guys whose level, maybe at midseason, needed to get better,” said PHS head coach Sutcliffe. “We were honest w it h one anot her about that.” In t he Mercer Cou nt y Tournament, the Little Tigers started to raise the level of their game, advancing to the semifinals before falling

2-1 in overtime to eventual champion Pennington. Building on that effort, PHS caught fire in the state Group 4 Central Jersey sectional. The third-seeded Little Tigers knocked 14thseeded Middletown South ( 5 - 0 ), 11th-seeded Long Branch (2-1), third-seeded and 15th-ranked Monroe (2-1) and top-seeded and No. 14 Hunterdon Central (1-0 in overtime) to earn the program’s first-ever Group 4 sectional title with PHS having ben moved up from Group 3 in 2015. In the Group 4 semis, the Little Tigers tok down another top 20 foe, edging No. 16 Washington Township 1-0. The squad’s mar velous run came to an end as it fell to second-ranked and undefeated Kearny 3-1 in the state final. While Sutcliffe would have loved to add a Group 4 title to the pair of Group 3 titles he has earned in his 21-season tenure, he was thrilled with his team’s late surge. “They really did a fantastic job in terms of raising their

STICKING WITH IT: Princeton Day School field hockey player Sasha Sindhwani displays her stick skills. Junior star Sindhwani tallied a team-high 24 goals to help PDS go 12-6 this fall and advance to the state Prep B title game and the Mercer County Tournament quarterfinals. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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level, meeting the demands of it all, and believing,” said Sutcliffe, whose squad ended the fall at 17-6-1. “T hes e g uys believed. We won five straight Group 4 games, including wins against three of the top teams in New Jersey.” For Sutcliffe, the success in Group 4 was a landmark in the program’s proud history. “It is a whole new level of success because we are arguably the smallest Group 4 school in the tournament,” said Sutcliffe. “Our player pool isn’t as large, but we have so much quality. It is one of my favorite moments in my career here, the run this year, especially when we beat Monroe and then we beat Hunterdon Central and then we beat Washington Township. Just getting to this game, it is one of my favorite, most cherished moments with respect to it all.” The steadfast leadership that Sutcliffe displayed in g u id i ng PHS t hrough a gauntlet of Top-20 foes to a state final earns him the nod as the top coach of a male team this fall. When the PHS girls’ volleyball team became a varsity program five years ago, the team had trouble finding opponents for matches. “Our first year we only played handful of games,” said PHS head coach Patty Manhart. “Our league, (the West Jersey Interscholastic Volleyball League) was just created three years ago.” But with Manhart bringing experience as a former women’s volleyball player at Fairleigh Dickinson University and instilling the PHS players with her passion for the game, it didn’t take long for the Little Tigers to become a force in the WJIVL. In 2015, PHS went 4-12 and then more than quadrupled its win total the next season, going 17-5 and winning the WJIVL tournament. Coming into this fall, Manhart was confident that the program could keep progressing. “Our starting point coming back was really solid; that comes from these girls having that experience,” said Manhart. “This is not a rebuilding year for us. This was our baseline and we have been fine-tuning. We have progressed throughout the course of the season. We have all gotten better and we have room to grow.” PHS produced a sizzling start, going 12-0 before falling 2-0 to Rancocas Valley. Avenging that defeat, which was the team’s only regular season loss, the Little Tigers defeated Rancocas Valley 2-0 in the WJIVL title game to earn their second straight league crown. “That was part of the bar that they set,” said Manhart, reflecting on the title repeat.

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“They knew coming back that other teams were graduating some of their good players and we were coming back with a pretty strong core. They have had their sights set on that back- toback; I know that girls are going to be excited that they get to put another year on the banner.” The players were excited to earn the program’s firstever state tourney wins as the Little Tigers defeated East Orange and Monroe to advance to the state Group 4 quarterfinals. But in a measure of how far the program has come in its five years on the varsity level, the players weren’t satisfied with that tourney run which ended when PHS fell 2-1 to Westfield in the quarters. “It definitely feels good, it is exciting; we made it to the point of what the seeding would dictate, a fourth against a fifth, which was good,” said Manhart. “If you ask the girls, you will hear a tone of disappointment. It would have been fun to surprise some people and that is what the girls set their sights on. They were hoping to go as far as possible.” In reflecting on her team’s brilliant campaign, which saw it post a final record of 31-2, Manhart hopes the disappointing finale won’t take away from what was accomplished. “That is indicative of the girls working hard all season round and putting everything into every match,” said Manhart. “I hope they hold onto that. Your season is more

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WAYNE’S WORLD: Princeton High boys’ soccer head coach Wayne Sutcliffe surveys the action. Sutcliffe guided his squad to the state Group 4 title game. PHS enjoyed an incredible run to the final, knocking off three top-20 teams (No. 15 Monroe, No. 14 Hunterdon Central, and No. 16 Washington Township) in succession as it earned its first-ever Central Jersey Group 4 title and made its first Group 4 final, having been moved up from Group 3 in 2015. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) likely than not going to end in a loss but it shouldn’t take away from the overall record. I hope that is what the girls leave the season with and not let that last loss color the rest of the year.” More important than the wins, Manhart believes her seniors are leaving the program with a deeper love of the game along with a heightened self-confidence. “Their growth from when they started to where they are now, they all see it tog e t h e r,” s a i d M a n h a r t , ref lecting on her senior group.

“During the season, Rachel [Cheng] told me she feels at the peak of her volleyball career. It is such a nice feeling to see yourself getting stronger and finally have that confidence that I am good at this, I can hang with these other teams that I respect. It is nice that they are recognizing themselves in that way.” For putting the PHS volleyball program on the map and making such a strong impact on her players, Manhart is the choice as the top coach of a female team. —Bill Alden

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Led by Garlock’s Play at Both Ends of the Ice, PHS Boys’ Hockey Produces Solid 3-0-1 Start There is a lot of change around the Princeton High boys’ hockey team this winter as the program deals with the graduation of a contingent of seniors stars and welcomes a new head coach. But PHS senior captain and star defenseman Max Garlock believes that the Little Tigers can build on the success they experienced last season when they made the championship game of the Mercer County Tournament and then advanced to the state Public A semifinals, the program’s deepest run ever in state competition. “I am just trying to pick it up where we left it off last year and hopefully to make a deep run in the state tournament,” said Garlock. “It would be great to go to the final and the same thing with the MCT. We have got to take it one game at a time; we can’t look past anyone. We are a pretty young team. We graduated a lot of seniors so the chemistry has got to be there. Every period and every game, we hope to

improve that and make that better.” Last week, PHS showed some good chemistry at both ends of the ice as it defeated South Brunswick 8-2. “Rolling the three lines really help with fresh legs,” said Garlock, reflecting on the November 28 contest. “You can really see that on the forecheck and the backcheck. We are a more conditioned and more wellrounded team.” Garlock got things rolling for the Little Tigers, scoring the first goal of the evening on a blast from the point midway through the first period. “I saw a lot of kids in front and I threw it on net a little low to see what happens,” said Garlock, who also picked up an assist in the win. PHS held the Vikings at bay around the net, surrendering two power play goals. “I think defensively we need to keep ourselves, myself included, out of the

MAX EFFORT: Princeton High boys’ hockey player Max Garlock controls the puck in a game last season. Senior co-captain and star defenseman Garlock tallied a goal and an assist as PHS defeated South Brunswick 8-2 last week. On Monday, Garlock added two goals as PHS defeated Lawrence High 5-1 to move to 3-0-1. The Little Tigers are next in action when they face Hopewell Valley on December 15 at the Mercer County Skating Center. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

box,” said Garlock. “We tried to minimize their shots to the best of our abilities. That seems to be helping us out this year.” The arrival of new head coach Tim Chase has helped PHS fine-tune things. “He has come in and helped us out and showed us a different style of hockey with different systems,” said Garlock. PHS head coach Chase, for his part, liked the brand of hockey he got from his players in the win over South Brunswick. “I thought ever ybody looked good, we looked like a good team out there,” said Chase, who got two goals and an assist from Stephen Avis in the win with Ryan McCormick and Aidan Trainor each chipping in a goal and three assists. “I think if you are pressuring and you get that third man high, ever yone just starts to feed on that; they really started buying into it. We have a good group of kids. We are going to roll three lines all year.” Chase realizes that he has a very good defenseman in Garlock. “He knows the game and we can lean on him quite a bit,” said Chase. “He is good offensively and he is a good, solid defenseman. He is going to be called on for a lot this year.” The Little Tigers produced another solid effort on Friday as they skated to a 3-3 tie with the Hun School in a rematch of last year’s MCT title game. “Hun will be a bigger test to see when they are under a little more pressure, how they will perform,” added Chase, whose team defeated Lawrence High 5-1 last Monday to move to 3-0-1 and is next in action when it faces Hopewell Valley on December 15. “It looks good, I am encouraged.” Garlock, for his part, believes that PHS will benefit from being under pressure. “We always want to play a tough regular season schedule so when the MCTs comes around, we are prepared,” said Garlock, who tallied two goals in the win over Lawrence. “Last year we played Middletown North and Wall, top teams in the state. We are looking forward to get rolling. We just have to keep our heads down and go.” —Bill Alden

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Foderingham Stressing Up-Tempo Approach In Taking Helm of PDS Boys’ Basketball Kerry Foderingham has been preaching a positive message in taking the helm of the Princeton Day School boys’ basketball team. “The things I have been emphasizing a lot with them is confidence and not being afraid to make mistakes,” said Foderingham, the successor to Tim Williams, the PDS athletics director who guided the Panthers to one Prep B title in his four seasons at the helm. “I think that is huge for kids, playing free and looking to be aggressive at all times. We will definitely be up tempo.” Last weekend PDS displaye d t hat agg re s s ive ness, opening regular season play by competing in the Solebury School (Pa.) tournament, falling 90-71 to Pennington in the opening round of the tourney on Friday before defeating the George School (Pa.) 76-59 in the consolation game on Saturday. In Foderingham’s view, the Panthers showed potential and character in the loss to Pennington. “I thought overall we did a good job scoring the ball; defensively we had a hard time getting stops inside and rebounds,” said Foderingham, who has coached at the college level at Fairleigh Dickinson University and The College of New Jersey in addition to previous stints at Franklin High and Somerville High. “We played real hard. We did a good job not hanging our heads; we got down toward the end but I thought they kept fighting the whole time.” A day later, that fighting spirit paid dividends in the win over George. “We grew, we are growing every day,” said Foderingham. “I saw a lot of growth defensively. Our communicating, rotations, and help defense was a lot better on the second day. I thought guys were less hesitant. We have a lot of younger guys who are playing minutes. I thought in the second game those guys got more comfortable and way more aggressive and that was the difference.” Junior captain and star guard David “Diggy” Coit will be a difference maker for the Panthers this winter. “He is awesome offensively,” said Foderingham of Coit, who scored 34 points in the opener and then tallied 18 points against George. “He leads us vocally a lot. He has a great attitude and he is very talented player.”

Another big talent for PDS is sophomore standout Jaylin Champion, who tallied 13 points in the loss to Pennington and then chipped in eight against George. “Jaylin is very skilled player, his athleticism is amazing,” said Foderingham. “It allows him to do a lot of special things on the court. I think he had nine rebounds in the first game so he can rebound at a high level. He also can score the ball.” Freshman Freddie Young showed that he can play at a high level, pouring in 23 points in the win over George. “Freddie is one of our younger guys that we have a lot of expectations for, he is stepping up,” said Foderingham. “I think he really took a big step with his level of aggression from the first game to the second game. We challenged him to maintain that and he wants that. He is a competitor. He is a talented player; I think he will have a great four year career.” Foderingham is confident that plenty of guys will be stepping up for the Panthers this winter.

“Our bench has been awesome. In the last game we had 13 guys score. I think that is always cool,” said Foderingham. “We have a lot of guys contributing in different ways, which is great. We had a senior leader in Nick Darenkov who can rebound inside. We have Luke Franzoni who just committed to Xavier for baseball. He is tough kid. We have a lot of kids who bring those intangibles; everyone is equally important to the team.” In Foderingham’s view, that blend of intangibles and toughness should serve the Panthers well this winter. “We don’t want to look too far ahead; we want to get better every day and keep putting the time in with the little things,” said Foderingham, whose team is next in action when it hosts the George School on December 8 in a rematch of the consolation clash form last weekend. “We can score, so we need to take advantage of any opportunities that we get offensively and keep putting pressure on the defensive end.” —Bill Alden

DIGGING IN: Princeton Day School boys’ basketball player David “Diggy” Coit dribbles up the court in a game last season. Junior captain and star guard Coit started the 2017-18 season with a bang last weekend at the Solebury School (Pa.) tournament. He scored 34 points in a 90-71 loss to Pennington last Friday in the opening round of the tourney and then tallied 18 points in a 76-59 win over the George School (Pa) on Saturday in a consolation contest. The Panthers, now 1-1, host the George School on December 8 in a rematch of the consolation game. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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sists as PDS defeated Pingry 7-2 on November 28. “She has been really good about it. I believe she is playing defense for her travel team right now as well. She is just a good player, she is so smart.” Sophomores Caroline Haggerty and Annabel Thomas along with freshman Hannah Choe make up the rest of the defensive group. “Caroline is a really good field hockey player and you can see that on the ice,” said Cook. “Annabel has been playing hockey for a good amount, she knows what to do. We also have a new defenseman, Hannah, she is playing for the Tiger Lilies right now. She has a great attitude.” Freshman Jillian Wexler has displayed a positive attitude as she has stepped in at goalie, succeeding four-year starter Annika Asplundh.

GOAL ORIENTED: Princeton Day School girls’ hockey player Julie Patterson goes after the puck in a game last season. Junior forward Patterson scored two goals as PDS topped Pingry 7-2 in its season opener on November 28. The Panthers, who moved to 1-1 with a 6-1 loss to Morristown-Beard last Friday, host Hill School (Pa.) on December 6 and Rye Country Day (N.Y.) on December 8 before playing at the Portledge School (N.Y.) on December 11. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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“Jillian has a lot of fun with it, she always has a smile on her face,” said Cook. “She is very athletic. She has only been playing goalie for three years but she was a forward before that so she is a really good skater. She is so feisty and you see that on the ice. She is not going to give up on the rebounds.” The Panthers boast a trio of battle-tested forwards in junior Julie Patterson along with seniors Sam Dwyer and Emma Latham. “You don’t see that many girl hockey players who love to score goals and Julie has that mentality,” said Cook. “We get on her about moving the puck and she is finding a good balance with it. Sam is going to have to play a really good defensive forward for us but also find times to get opportunities on offense too. She should get on the power play for us. Latham has really stepped it up being one of the two seniors this year as far as being a lot more vocal than she has been. I have seen a lot of growth in her on and off the ice in her time at PDS.” Cook is looking for growth from several other returners in her corps of forwards as she welcomes back junior Sasha Sindhwani, junior Bryn Aprill, junior Flynn Gorman, and sophomore Brianna Astbury. “Sasha just works hard; you can tell that she is an athlete. I have high hopes for her being one of those parttime hockey players who are going to be able to come in and contribute,” said Cook of Sindhwani, the leading scorer this fall for the PDS field hockey team. “Bryn doesn’t have a lot of size but she gives every bit that she has. She is really aggressive. Flynn is a junior this year and is back. Bri is a soccer player; it is her second year playing. She is really smart, she knows where she is supposed to be, so I am hoping she will improve a lot this year.” In addition, freshman forward Maisie Henderson figures to improve a lot as the season unfolds. “I think Maisie is one who is always going to be in the mix for us,” said Cook, who is also using freshmen Aaliyah Shayed and Madeline Chia at forward. “We will probably have her on the wing, just to make it a little bit easier for her. She has a pretty good shot, she knows where to be so I am just pushing her to be better.” In Cook’s view, her players need to keep pushing to be better on a daily basis in order to produce a big winter. “It is just focusing on continuing to improve; not worr ying so much about individual game results but just making sure that we are putting in the effort,” said Cook, whose team moved to 1-1 with a 6-1 loss to Morristown-Beard last Friday and hosts Hill School (Pa.) on December 6 and Rye Country Day (N.Y.) on December 8 before playing at the Portledge School (N.Y.) on December 11. They want to work hard, they want to get better for each other and they want to have fun so keeping things positive all year is a big thing for us.” —Bill Alden

Stepping Up Against Tougher Competition, Stuart Hoops Goes 1-1 at Peddie Tournament Justin Leith is looking to up the ante for his Stuart Country Day basketball team this winter. “We are trying to step up the schedule and take the program to the next level,” said Stuart head coach Justin Leith. “We had won the George School (Pa.) tournament at least two years in a row, it wasn’t as competitive. We were invited to the Peddie tournament and we decided to enter.” Displaying competitive fire, Stuar t pulled out a thrilling 44-43 win over host Peddie in an opening round contest on Friday. “It was definitely a challenge player by player, we may not necessarily match up in height and size but the kids played really well together as a team,” said Leith. “We just never gave up. I am happy that we got the win but I am most encouraged by the way we responded to adversity. Every time they hit a big shot, we came back and hit another one. It was a back and forth game.” A day later, Stuart ran into some adversity as it fell 5026 to Pennington in the title game. “The team that I saw on Friday was different than the team I saw on Saturday,” said Leith. “We have eight f resh men on the roster. Maybe they were gassed from the night before, that is growing pains. We are much more talented than we have been in the past but it is a team dynamic, everyone has to learn to play together.” Leith is depending on four veteran co-captains, a trio of seniors Maddie Michaels, Jalynn Spaulding, and Marisa Lewis along with junior BayShana Clark, to help the younger players adjust. “They all bring different qualities to the table as far as leadership,” said Leith. “We are looking for them to help the transition.” The one -t wo punch of Spaulding and Clark brings a lot of quality to the Stuart offense. “They have both matured; Jalynn is going to the basket every single time down with no hesitation, which I haven’t seen in the past,” said Leith. “She is shooting the ball a little bit better and I think

she is a little bit taller. She is a senior and she has come into her own. Bay has really moved herself to a small forward. She can guard anybody on the floor. She can handle the ball as well as any of our guards. She really has more of an all-around game and she demonstrated that last weekend.” Freshman standout Nia Melvin has added a superb all-around game to the mix for the Tartans. “Nia is starting right away and deser vedly so,” said Leith. “There will be plenty of games where she leads us in scoring. She is certainly a talent. She is strong and has a wonderful skill set. She can put the ball on the floor, she can shoot the ball, and she can get to the basket.” The rest of the team’s contingent of freshmen gives Stuart some strong depth. “Aleah James is small but she has incredible ballhandling skills and court awareness,” said Leith, noting that

Jasmine Lewis is currently sidelined with an injury but should be back soon. “Brooke Morales was able to do really well against Pennington. She was making a difference, she was fearless. We have four freshman that were at Stuart last year so they know our program already in Molly Lagay, Catherine Martin, Emily Dunn, and Janiah Adams. They will certainly contribute.” With the Tartans taking on a number of formidable foes this winter, the team will need contributions across the board. “We have a really tough schedule,” said Leith, whose team is next in action when it competes in the Mercersburg (Pa.) showcase where it faces St. Ann Bayfield on December 8 and Stone Ridge (Md.) on December 9. “I expect that for our young kids that this will be the standard for them. We are playing a lot of tough teams. I saw some really great things in the Peddie game. Every game is not going to be the result that we want, but overall it was a big step forward.” —Bill Alden

IN SYNCH: Stuart Country Day School basketball player Jalynn Spaulding dribbles upcourt in a game last season. Last weekend, senior guard Spaulding helped Stuart reach the final of the Peddie School Girls Tip-Off tournament as it started the 2018-19 campaign. On Friday, she scored 10 points to help the Tartans edge host Peddie 44-43 in an opening round contest. A day later, she tallied six points in a losing cause as Stuart fell 50-26 to Pennington in the title game. The Tartans are next in action when they compete in the Mercersburg (Pa.) showcase where they face St. Ann Bayfield on December 8 and Stone Ridge (Md.) on December 9. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Boys’ Basketball : Tyler Washington starred in a losing cause as Hun fell 75-35 the Vermont Academy (Vt.) at the PSA Showcase at the Hill School (Pa.) last Sunday. Senior guard Washington scored a game-high 15 points for the Raiders, who dropped to 0-3. Hun plays at St. Benedict’s on December 6 before taking part in the Peddie School Invitational Tournament from December 8-10. Girls’ Basketball: Unable to get its offense going, Hun fell 65-31 at Padua Academy ( Del.) last Saturday. The Raiders, now 1-1, play at Agnes Irwin (Pa.) on December 8. Boys’ Hockey: Guillaume Hebert came up big as Hun pulled out a 3-3 tie with Princeton High last Friday. Hebert scored the tying goal with 35 seconds left in regulation as the Raiders moved to 1-0-1. Hun hosts LaSalle College High (Pa.) on December 6 and MorristownBeard on December 8.

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PDS Girls’ Basketball: Competing in the Hill School (Pa.) tournament to star t the 2017-18 season, PDS went 0-2. The Panthers fell 61-35 to host Hill in the opening round on Friday and then lost 41-23 to Mercersburg Academy (Pa.) on Saturday in a consolation game. PDS plays at the Pennington School on December 6 and at George School on December 8 before hosting Villa Victoria on December 11. Boys’ Hockey: Boris Gorelenkov starred as PDS fell 1-0 to North Yarmouth Academy (Me.) last Saturday. Senior goalie Gorelenkov made 13 saves for the Panthers, who dropped to 1-2. PDS hosts the Portledge School (N.Y.) on December 6 before competing in the Albany Academy (N.Y.) tourney from December 8-10.

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created the strong roots that will allow the generations to come to grow and prosper. We miss you, but your spirit is part of us. We will always love and cherish our memories of you. Kern is survived by his children Joseph W. Chang; Eugene B. Chang and his wife, Susan M. Chang; and Ellen G. Chang. He will be greatly missed by his six grandchildren: Kristin Chang, Ryan Chang, Laura Chang and her husband Kevin Uttich, Jonathan Chang and his wife Catherine Tan, Brandon Schneider, and Kira Schneider; and his greatgrandchildren, Elizabeth Uttich and Kyran Uttich. Kern’s family is very grateful for the tremendous group of caregivers that provided love, humor, and the highest quality of life for Kern in his later years. Heartfelt thanks to Debbie, Jennifer, Nancy, Joyce, Cyndee, and Alida. Kern’s funeral ser vices were previously held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kern’s name, to Guthy Jackson Research Foundation, Inc. PO Box 15185, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

ars from around the world. Margaret was also active in com mu nit y organi zations, including the Trenton Children’s Chorus and the recently formed Stitchers for Peace, a regular gathering of women from the Princeton Jewish Center, the Mosque of the Islamic Societ y of Central N.J., and Nassau Presbyterian Church, whose goal is to deliver a message of hope and healing by providing handstitched items to people throughout the world whose lives are upended by violent conflict in their homelands. A favorite of Margaret was the project of providing children of migrants or children in war-torn countries with warm and colorful quilted mats on which the children might sleep. The work of the group also serves the cause of peace and reconciliation among people of different religious traditions. In what spare time Margaret had, she loved to quilt and garden. She is survived by her husband Daniel L. Migliore, Professor emeritus of Systematic Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary; her daughter Rebecca Migliore, Pastor of the United Presbyterian Church of West Orange, N.J.; her son Mark Migliore, Principal of Eastside Christian School in Bellevue, Wash.; her brother, John Williams of Columbus, Ind.; and her two grandsons, Luca and Matteo. The funeral service will be held in Nassau Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 9, at 11 a.m., followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory Arm in Arm (former TrenMargaret Williams Migliore to ton Crisis Ministry Program) M a r g a r e t W i l l i a m s at Arminarm.org. Migliore, 83, died in Princeton Hospital on November 29, 2017 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family and friends. She had been a resident of Princeton for 59 years. Born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, she graduated with a B.A. from Westminster College (Pa.) and an M.A. in English literature from the University of Pittsburgh. Her long career in public school teaching included two years at Robin- Dorothy Epstein Tobolsky son Township High School, December 17, 1918 — Pa., followed by four years at Hightstown High School, November 15, 2017 and over 20 years at the Comfortable and well takJohn Witherspoon Middle en care of in the long-term School and Princeton High care facility in Newton, MasSchool, where she taught sachusetts where she had classes in typing, business lived for a number of years, subjects, and English. She Dorothy Tobolsky passed is fondly remembered by peacefully in her sleep on many of her former students November 15, 2017. Born at Princeton High who often to Morris Epstein and Mary told her of the value of the Okun Epstein in New York skills she taught them. City during the height of Margaret was active in the the worldw ide Inf luenza life of Nassau Presbyterian Pandemic in 1918, Dorothy Church, where she served was educated in the NYC at various times as Deacon, public schools and later Elder, Junior High Sunday studied nursing at Hunter School teacher, and choir College. In 1943 she marmember. She also served as ried Arthur Victor Tobolsky, a member of the New Bruns- a then-graduate student at wick Presbytery Committee Princeton University. When on Preparation for Ministry Arthur received a faculty apand for years was part of a pointment upon his gradunational team of examin- ation a year later, he and ers responsible for evaluat- Dorothy remained in Princing the test performance of eton, unwittingly joining the seminary graduates hoping ranks of many fellow firstto qualify for ordination. As generation American Jews spouse of a Seminary profes- who were migrating to the sor, on numerous occasions suburbs to raise their babyshe warmly welcomed to her boomer children. Dorothy home Princeton Seminary felt great pride in the fact students and visiting schol- that all three of her children

would grow up as bona fide Princetonians with connections to all of the following organizations : Princeton Hospital, Princeton Public Schools, Princeton Jewish Center, Nassau Swim Club, Princeton YMCA, Princeton Ballet School, Princeton Little League, Princeton Communit y Tennis Program, etc. Arthur Tobolsky served as the Russell Wellman Moore Professor of Chemistry until his death in 1972, at which time Dorothy began a decades-long tenure of her own as a staff member at the university. Over the years this included positions in the Phonograph Record Library (doesn’t exist anymore) in Woolworth Hall, the Engineering School, and the English Department. Dorothy and her husband did not raise their children in a religious fashion, but they did become charter members of the Princeton Jewish Center in the early years of their marriage. As longtime Princeton residents they took as much advantage as possible of the many cultural and intellectual offerings of a vibrant college community. During Dorothy’s 67 years as a town resident she served as a staff member of many area organizations: these included Littlebrook School, Princeton Junior School, Opinion Research Corporation, and the Princeton Public Librar y. The capstone of these many fulfilling experiences, one that did not come until after her retirement, may have been her role as a docent at the Princeton University Art Museum. She greatly enjoyed conducted gallery tours and auditing lectures in McCormick Hall. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents Morris and Mary Okun Epstein, her sister Ida Epstein Goldberg, and her niece Marguerite Goldberg Rosenthal. She is survived by three children (Margo Irwin of Ambler, Pa., William Tobolsky of Atlantic City, and Steven Tobolsky of Stowe, Vt.); five grandchildren (Andrew Irwin, Alexandra Tobolsky, Victoria Tobolsky, Stephanie Presenza, and Amanda Gilbert); one nephew (Benjamin Rosenthal); and four great-grandchildren. Due to the migration of Jewish families from Eastern Europe both before and during the second World War, Dorothy and her family also have cousins in North America, Argentina, Russia, and Israel. In addition to her husband’s status as a graduate school alumnus *44, two of her children (Bill, ’74 and Steve, ’76) and two of her grandchildren (Andrew Irwin, ’93 and Victoria Tobolsky, ’12) are undergraduate alumni of Princeton University. Donations may be made either to the Princeton Jewish Center or the Anti-Defamation League, and a memorial service will be held at the Princeton University Chapel on May 30. Obituaries Continued on Next Page

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are under the direction of lor Auditorium and Taylor The Mather-Hodge Funeral Commons. Home, Princeton. Ted lived in Princeton, New Jersey for the majority of his life and loved spending summers in Vermont on the family farm with his wife Virginia (Ginnie). After Ginnie’s death in 2014, Ted moved to St. Paul, Minnesota where he enjoyed being with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ted was an avid golfer and vegetable gardener, and stayed active by going to the gym three times a week. He also studied German at the Germanic American Institute in St. Paul and attended German immersion camp at Edward C. Taylor, Jr. the Concordia Language Village during his summers in S cholar, inventor, and Minnesota. Most of all, he teacher Edward (Ted) Curtis loved being with his family Taylor, Jr. died at home in and being part of his greatSt. Paul, Minnesota on No- grandchildren’s lives. vember 22, 2017 at the age Ted is preceded in death of 94. Prof. Edward C. Taylor was born in Springfield, by his parents Edward and Massachusetts, on August 3, Margaret Taylor, his sister 1923. He attended Hamilton Jean Anderson, and his wife College and graduated from of 68 years, Virginia Crouse Cornell University, where he Taylor. He is survived by his earned both his B.A. (1946) son Ned Taylor (Connie) and and his Ph.D. (1949). He daughter Susan Spielman was a Merck Postdoctoral (Rick); grandchildren Anna, Fellow (1949-50) of the Na- Ranger, Thane, Kate, Emilie, tional Academy of Sciences Maren, Lindsay, Molly, and in Zürich, Switzerland, and Marc; great-grandchildren then the du Pont Postdoc- Oscar, Paloma, Penelope, toral Fellow at the Univer- Ajax, Anja, Lucy, Elizabeth, sity of Illinois (1950-51). Charles, Kristina, Grant, He joined the faculty at the Sofia, Faith, Elsa, Grace, University of Illinois in 1951, Micah, James, Clara, Willa, and moved to Princeton Uni- Lachlan, and Kelly; nephversity in 1954, where he ews Curt, Jon, and Chris; worked as a senior research and nieces Elizabeth and Martha. chemist and professor. Ted was the best friend of Ted was one of the foreeveryone who met him and most heterocyclic and mewill be missed by all. A med ici na l ch e m is t s i n t h e morial service will be held world. Through his achievements in chemical research on Saturday, December 9, at The University of Illinois 2017 at Central Presbyteriand Princeton University, an Church of St. Paul (500 he demonstrated the power Cedar St. N., St. Paul, MN of imaginative planning in 55101) at 3 p.m. Reception heterocyclic synthesis. Ted’s to follow. In lieu of flowers, memoseminal contributions to the field of heterocyclic chem- rials are preferred to the istry opened new avenues Thompson Senior Center, of investigation for chemi- 99 Senior Lane, Woodstock cal synthesis and studies VT 05091. of the therapeutic potential of hundreds of new classes of organic compounds. His investigations of anti-folate compounds led to the development of the first drug ever approved for the treatment of mesothelioma. Alimta, developed with Eli Lilly Corporation, has prolonged the lives of countless cancer patients. Ted has been honored with Fulbright, Guggenheim, and Alexander Von Humboldt awards, the Thomas Alva Edison Award for Invention, the National Academy of Sciences Award for Chemistry in Service to Society, the Heroes of Chemis- Dr. Kern K.N. Chang try award, and many others. On Wednesday, NovemTed was awarded honorary ber 22, 2017, Dr. Kern K.N. deg rees f rom P r inceton Chang departed peacefully University, Hamilton Col- to join our loving God in lege, and the University of Heaven. He was 99 years Illinois. To further honor old, and is now reunited with Ted’s achievements, Hamil- his beloved wife of 70 years, ton College named its new Emily. science building The Edward Kern epitomized the couand Virginia Taylor Science rageous pioneer who came Center, and Princeton’s new to this country with only the Frick Chemistry Laboratory desire and drive to provide includes the Edward C. Tay- a new life for his family. He was a prolific inventor with a successful career at RCA, culminating in being honored with the David Sarnoff Outstanding Achievement Award in 1967. But above all, he will be remembered as the loving, humble, and kind husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and greatgrandfather. He will forever be the constant light that guides his surviving family. His hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance have

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George P. K. Ching George P. K. Ching, 91, pas s e d away p e acef u lly surrounded by his family on November 14, 2017 in Princeton. Born in Beijing in 1926, George served in the Chinese National Army during the chaos of the Sino-Japanese War (World War II). In 1947 George left China to study in the United States, earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career as an engineer, then held a variety of corporate management positions, settling in Litchfield, Conn. while serving as Chief Financial Officer at the Timex Corporation. George and Jeannette, his wife, then founded their own business that focused first on petroleum processing, operating between West Africa and the Texas Gulf Coast and southern Europe, and later on the

development of power plants and steel rolling facilities in China. In the early 1970s, George was appointed to the Nat ional Adv isor y Cou ncil on Minority Business Enterprise established by the U.S. Department of Commerce. George served on the vestry as warden at St. Michael’s in Litchfield and on the board of trustees for the Episcopal Church Foundation, the General Theological Seminary, and the White Memorial Foundation of Litchfield. George was made a Commander in the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. He will also be remembered for the example he set for living a generous, compassionate life, full of joy and humility. George is survived by his wife, Jeannette; his son and daughter-in-law Thomas and Margaret; his daughter and son-in-law Dora Ching and Richard Wong; his daughter Valerie; and grandchildren Michael Ching, Kimberley Ching, and Isabel Wong. He is also survived by his elder sisters Minnie Dai, Julia Liu, and Lydia Siu, and his younger brother Hardy Ching. Memor ial ser v ices w ill be held on April 7, 2018 at Trinity Church in Princeton, N.J. at 11 a.m. and on May 5, 2018 at St. Michael’s Parish in Litchfield, Conn. at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: 1) Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. Please designate your donation to the Hunger Fund in memory of George Ching. You may also make

a donation online at: http:// www.trinityprinceton.org/ giving. 2) St. Michael’s Parish, 25 South Street, P.O. Box 248, Litchfield, CT 06759. Please designate your donation to the St. Michael’s Food Pantry in memory of George Ching.

Barbara Hurlock Barnett After a long struggle with chronic illness, Barbara Hurlock Barnett died peacefully in hospice care at home in Meadow Lakes, Hightstown, on November 17, 2017. Barbara was born in London, England, in 1928. She attended Girton College, Cambridge University, where she received a B.A. in 1950, and an M.A. in Biochemistry in 1951. She completed her M.Sc. in Biochemistry at the University of London in 1954, conducting postgraduate research on adrenocorticosteroids at the University Medical School. Barbara was invited to the United States in 1955 to work in the Ben May Laboratory for Cancer Research at the University of Chicago, where she pursued research with Dr. Paul Talalay on the biochemical properties of steroid hormones, supported by the American Cancer Society. This research yielded 10 publications co-authored by Barbara. In 1958 she moved to Boston, to investigate the metabolic function of Vitamin B-12 at Harvard Medical School. In Boston, Barbara was an active member of the English Speaking Union, an international educational charity, where she met her husband-to-be of 51 years,

Michael. After marrying in 1961, and briefly returning to England, Barbara and family settled in Princeton in 1964, where she lived for 38 years before retiring with Michael to Hightstown. Although Barbara gave up her career in biomedical research in 1962 to raise a family, she considered herself a life-long scientist in partnership with her husband, who remained an active scholar until his death in 2012. She co-authored several papers with Michael in the 1970s, developing instructional materials for computer programs developed for the IBM 360 computer. A member of the Trinity Church faith community, Barbara began volunteering with The Crisis Ministry (currently Arm in Arm) shortly after it was founded in the 1980s. A strong believer in expanded educational opportunity, she tutored math and science to adults seeking a GED. She also supported the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, and was active with the New Jersey Anti-Hunger Coalition. She is survived by her sister, Iris Hurlock Braithwaite; her daughter, Gabrielle; her son, Simon; and her daughter in-law, Melissa RoperBarnett; predeceased by her husband; her son, Graham; and her brother, Ronald Hurlock. She leaves six grandchildren. Barbara was an enthusiastic gardener and avid reader, with an enduring love of the performing arts and her English homeland. She enjoyed long walks with her husband, especially in the

English countryside, as long as her health allowed. Later in life, she read for the blind, volunteered in the Meadow Lakes library, and cherished visits with her grandchildren. A caring friend, dedicated mother, and devoted wife, she is remembered for her intelligence, thoughtfulness, committed service, great capacity for listening, and willingness to speak her mind freely. Interment will be private: a public memorial service at Trinity Church, Princeton, will be held on January, 13, 2018.

Anthony M. Carnevale Anthony “Tony” M. Carnevale, 88, of Princeton, passed away peacefully at home. Born and raised in Princeton, he attended St. Paul’s School, and graduated from Princeton High School class of 1948. After several short term jobs, his main stay was with AT&T for 35 years. He also was a member of the N.J. Army National Guard for 35 years, retiring as Sergeant Major.

Son of the late Michael and Lucia Carnevale. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucille (McCracken) Carnevale; son Gary Carnevale; daughter April and son-in-law Rich Dombey; grandchildren Cour tney, Anthony (A.J.), and Catherine Carnevale, Jessica and husband Josh Barkauskie; brother Michael Carnevale; sister Margaret (Peg) DeBiase of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Ave. Princeton, NJ 08542. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 216 Nassau St., Princeton, NJ 08542. Burial will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers send contributions in Anthony Carnevale’s memory to St. Paul’s School, 218 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 66675.

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Whether you’re actively pursuing selling your home in the next few months or you’re just thinking about it, if you want to sell fast - and for the most money - you might be thinking about doing a few renovations. But before you pick up a hammer (or call a contractor), you should know not all renovations pay off when it’s time to sell. Mortgage review site Bankrate says that for current home buyers, these four renovations can yield the biggest positive return without a major expenditure: • • • •

basement remodel - costliest; returns about 70 percent minor kitchen remodel - new countertops, resurfaced cabinets, updated appliances; returns about 80 percent steel door replacement - returns about 90 percent adding attic insulation - returns about 108 percent (and that doesn’t include energy savings you’ll realize until you sell)

Of course, even simple fixes like a fresh coat of paint and improving your curb appeal can improve the perceived value of your home, and while these fixes might not translate into a higher sales price, they can certainly help your home sell faster. No matter what type of renovation or upgrade you choose, be sure to start now so you’ll be all done by the time the spring home-buying season arrives.

HIC #13VH07549500 05-10-18 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. 12-27-17 StOrAGE SPACE: 194 Nassau St. 1227 sq. ft. Clean, dry, secure space. Please call (609) 921-6060 for details. 06-10-tf SMALL OffICE SUItENASSAU StrEEt: with parking. 1839 sq. ft. Please call (609) 921-6060 for details. 06-10-tf HOME rEPAIr SPECIALISt:

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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 06-28-18

WHAt’S A GrEAt GIft fOr A fOrMEr PrINCEtONIAN? A Gift Subscription! We have prices for 1 or 2 years -call (609)924-2200x10 to get more info! tf LOOKING tO SELL YOUr CAr? Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS to get top results! Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10 for details tf 1986 COrVEttE CONVErtIBLE: $6,000. 66,000 miles. Call or text (609) 213-4400. 12-06 HOPEWELL HOLIDAY SALE: Handcrafted farm tables. Vintage painted carousel horse. Decorative accessories, china, art. Holiday shop, The Grey Barn, 21 Louellen Street, Hopewell. Saturday December 9th from 10-2 or by appointment, (609) 468-6769. 12-06

tOWNHOUSE fOr rENt: Bright 3 BR, 2.5 bath end unit in sought after Queenston Common with office. Hardwood floors throughout, freshly painted, updated bathrooms & kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Patio, finished basement, 1-car garage. $4,000/mo. 18 months minimum, available January 1st. Overlooking brook & common area grounds. Close to NYC bus, Princeton Shopping Center, town & schools. Community pool & tennis court. No pets, no smoking. Call or text (609) 577-2989. 11-29-2t NASSAU StrEEt OffICES: Furnished offices with parking and shared conference room. Call (609) 921-1331 for details. 12-06 CANDE’S HOUSECLEANING SErVICE: Houses, Apartments, Offices. Party Cleanup, Move-in or out. Honest and responsible person. Years of experience. Free estimates. (609) 3102048. 11-22-3t fOr rENt: Lovely 3 BR, center hall Colonial. Well maintained. Hardwood floors throughout. Full attic & basement. Off-street parking. Close to town & schools. No pets. $3,300/mo. plus utilities. (609) 737-2520. 11-22-3t LOLIO’S WINDOW WASHING & POWEr WASHING: Free estimate. Next day service. Fully insured. Gutter cleaning available. References available upon request. 30 years experience. (609) 271-8860. tf HOME HEALtH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf

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SHARE, SHOP, GIVE: SHOP FOR THE HOLIDAYS & SUPPORT HOMEFRONT Enjoy a day of shopping, laughter and networking today—Wednesday, December 6 from 11am to 8pm—at 75 Cleveland Lane in Princeton, a beautifully renovated landmark home in the Western Section. Vendors include Nicole Miller, India Hicks, Beauty Counter, J’Belle, Peach, Wazi Shoes, Luxe Home Company, Jewelry by Sloane and more. A percentage of all sales will benefit HomeFront families.

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carPentrY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf Princeton rental: Sunny, 2-3 BR, Western Section. Big windows overlooking elegant private garden. Sliding doors to private terrace. Fireplace, library w/built-in bookcases, cathedral ceiling w/clerestory windows. Oak floors, recessed lighting, central AC. Modern kitchen & 2 baths. Walk to Nassau St. & train. Off-street parking. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple. (609) 924-5245. tf

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current rentals ********************************* Princeton – $1,600/mo. 2nd floor office on Nassau Street with parking. Available now. Princeton – $3,200/mo. 3 BR, 2 bath, LR/GR, DR, kitchen, laundry room. Near schools & shopping center. Available now. Princeton – $3,800/mo. 4 BR, 2.5 baths, LR, DR, kitchen, garage. Walk to town. Available now.

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ProFessional BaBYsitter Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf

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soFtWare deVeloPer lead (#6292): Master’s deg (or forgn equiv) in Comp Sci, Engnrng, Business Admin or rel + 3 yrs exp (or Bach + 5). Use J2EE, Spring, Rest, Kendo, ANGULAR 4, Webpack, JQuery, Oracle, Waterfall & Agile to lead software dvlpmt teams, coordinate business analysis activity & oversee software development. F/T. Educational Testing Service. Princeton, NJ. Send CV to: Ritu Sahai, Strategic Workforce Analyst, ETS, 660 Rosedale Rd, MS03D, Princeton, NJ 08541. No calls/ recruiters. 12-06

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HiGHest casH Paid For antiQues, artwork, coins, jewelry, wristwatches, military, old trunks, clocks, toys, books, furniture, carpets, musical instruments, etc. Serving Princeton for over 35 years. Free appraisals. Time Traveler Antiques and Appraisals, (609) 924-7227. 10-11/12-27 tk PaintinG: Interior, exterior. Power-washing, wallpaper removal, plaster repair, Venetian plaster, deck staining. Renovation of kitchen cabinets. Front door and window refinishing. Excellent references. Free estimates. Call (609) 947-3917 09-27/03-21

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WEST WINDSOR TWP., $1,195,000 Exquisite home with landscaped yard, paver driveway, three-car garage with Tesla charger, pool and spa, living room, dining room, great room with fireplace, kitchen with granite countertops, 5th bedroom & full bath on main floor, plus a finished basement. Eric Payne 609-955-1310 (cell)

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LAWRENCE $299,000 Set on a 1/2 acre, 4 miles south of Princeton center. This 3 BR duplex w/1 full- and 1-half BA features wide-plank HW flooring, crown molding, built in cabinets and an oak paneled staircase. Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)

PRINCETON $885,000 A bright and expanded split-level home in a desirable Littlebrook location. Home offers hardwood floors, fireplace and other features, plus a two-car garage and fenced yard. Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)

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WEST WINDSOR TWP., $869,000 This 4 BR, 3 ½ BA luxury home on a ½ acre, has been built to a high level of finish, inside and out. Features a two-story LR and master bedroom suite. Dir: Clarksville Road to N Mill Rd. Joseph Plotnick 732-979-9116 (cell)

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