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Council Unveils Budget, Student Advisory Group Reports on First Year At a meeting on Monday, February 27, Princeton Council introduced a municipal budget for 2017 of $62.4 million. Among other business, the governing body also heard a report from representatives of the 12-member Youth Advisory Committee, which was formed last year and is made up of students from Princeton High School, The Hun School, Princeton Day School, and Stuart Country Day School. The $62.4 million budget is approximately $400,000 higher than last year’s and represents a tax increase of 2.3 percent or about $90 per household, according to a presentation by municipal administrator Marc Dashield. The budget is still a work in progress, Mr. Dashield said, and is likely to be adjusted before adoption. “This is only the beginning,” he cautioned. The unveiling of the budget comes a month earlier than in past years. Mr. Dashield and associates worked closely with the town’s Citizens Finance Advisory Committee in preparation. Initially, a gap of $2 million was projected, but through various cuts it was reduced to $1.3 million. A public hearing on the measure is set for the March 27 meeting of Council. Seven members of the Youth Advisory Committee gave a “Progress and Projections” report to Council. The group was formed to advise Mayor Liz Lempert and Council and recommend policies on matters related to young people. Members, who have been meeting monthly, conducted a survey of area youth to try and determine what issues were most important to them. They received 471 responses, 44 percent of which identified mental health initiatives as a priority. Another 12 percent suggested a focus on athletics and recreational facilities, but mental health was clearly the most frequently cited issue of concern. The group created a subcommittee which wrote a six-page guide of resources for high school students on such subjects as where to find free counseling, free food banks, scholarship information, and more. They began holding a mental health initiative at Princeton Public Library’s Friday Night Live events, and set up an “antistress wall” to raise awareness of stress relievers. The group reached out to Corner House, the psychologist at Princeton High Continued on Page 12

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A coalition of student groups will be hosting a “Day of Action” at Princeton University next Monday, March 6, in response to the Trump Administration and the current political climate. Staff and students will attend a series of teach-ins, workshops, and panel discussions at the Frist Campus Center, exploring issues of human rights, the environment, international peace, and security — all channeled toward the goal of organizing and taking action. Princeton Citizen Scientists and Princeton Advocates for Justice have put together the event, with more than 50 different sessions, most led by faculty and staff, assisted by graduate and undergraduate students. At last count, more than 1000 members of the Princeton University community, including more than 100 faculty, had signed a letter supporting a call for the March 6 campus-wide day of action. Graduate students Sebastien Philippe and Michael Helper created The Princeton Citizen Scientists organization after last November’s election in order “to better understand the situation that we all expect to face in the coming years and what actions we can take as the Princeton community to protect the ideals of equality, justice, compassion, and fact-based public policies.”

“Princeton Citizen Scientists is a graduate students’ organization that feels it is important to talk politics now, decide what you think, and what you want to do about it,” Mr. Philippe explained. “The March 6 day of action is intended as a conversation on how to think about what Trump’s victory means for the United States and for the world, and the second half of the day as a discussion of practical methods for making a difference

through organization and action.” The schedule includes a town hall meeting from 9 to 10 to start the proceedings, a panel discussion at the end of the day to discuss how to move forward, and a rich array of sessions throughout the Frist Center during the day on such topics as “Between Trumpism and Elitism: the Scientist’s Plight Under Capitalism,” “Picturing Colonialism and Continued on Page 8

AvalonBay Threatens Town With Lawsuit Regarding Dispute Over Escrow Account

In a letter to Princeton officials this week, AvalonBay senior vice president Ron Ladell accused the town of failing to provide required information that would help settle a dispute over payments to a consultant overseeing construction of Avalon Princeton, the residential complex on Witherspoon Street. Because the documentation has not been received, Mr. Ladell wrote, he plans to request a formal hearing with the Mercer County Construction Board of Appeals (CBOA). But the town still hopes to settle the issue and has been working “methodically and carefully” to look into the matter, said Trishka W. Cecil, Princeton’s municipal

attorney. “We’ve taken the concerns seriously and have been going over these invoices to see if there is any basis for what he’s complaining about. We’ve been working with him, albeit not at the pace that he would like.” The letter dated February 27, 2017 was sent to Ms. Cecil and Princeton’s administrator Marc Dashield. “Unfortunately, in light of the fact that nothing promised from our January 17, 2017 meeting has even been provided to me and no one has reached out to me to resolve this matter, it now seems clear that additional taxpayer funds will be wasted in defense Continued on Page 12

PRODUCT PLACEMENT ON HINDS PLAZA: With spring in the air, a young man’s fancy turns to cavorting in the heart of Princeton in a Town Topics t-shirt. People who were there reveal their favorite spring songs and poems in this week’s Town Talk. (Photo by Emily Reeves)

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THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 5 PM I ART MUSEUM This panel takes as its starting point Zanele Muholi’s Faces and Phases, a series of photographs documenting the black lesbian, transgender, and queer community living in South Africa. Muholi consciously frames her project as one of history-making, setting out to add traces of South African queerness to a visual history that she sees as lacking representations of this community. Her project continues into the present, forming a living archive of personal and political transformation.

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A Community Bulletin Library Closed: On Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 23, Princeton Public Library will be closed for staff development. Library Board Meeting: Princeton Public Library holds its Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. www.princetonlibrary.org. Historical Society of Princeton Annual Meeting and Lecture: Wednesday, March 8 at 7 p.m., at the Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street. The public is invited; Brian Schilling lectures on farmland preservation in New Jersey. Free but limited seating; RSVP to (609) 921-6748 or kristen@princetonhistory.org. NJDOT Information Session: On Tuesday, March 21 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., there will be a public information session on the Route 206 Stony Brook bridge project at Witherspoon Hall, 400 Witherspoon Street. The project will involve extended closures of Route 206. Meet the Doctors Open House: On Tuesday, March 14 from 4-7 p.m. at 281 Witherspoon Street, Princeton HealthCare System hosts this free event with snacks, screenings, and more. Registration not required, but those who register are enrolled in a drawing for dinner at a local restaurant. www.princetonhcs.org/calendar or phone (888) 897-8979. Register for Princeton Recreation Department activities: Online registration is available for 2017 spring and summer programs including board camp, youth track camp, CP pool membership, and more. There is an early bird discount on select memberships. www.princetonrecreation.com. Town Requests Comments on Sidewalks: The Princeton Complete Streets Committee has formed an Ad Hoc Sidewalk Task Group to make recommendations about whether further additions to the town’s sidewalk network are warranted. Residents are invited to submit comments to samuel.bunting@outlook.com. Further details are at: www.princetonnj.gov/notices/ ad-hoc-sidewalk-task-group-comments.pdf. March for Meals 2017: To help support Meals on Wheels of Mercer County, local establishments including Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Acacia, and Masala Grill, will donate a portion of proceeds on selected dates. Visit www.mealsonwheelsmercer.org for specifics or call (609) 695-3483. Host a Child from the Fresh Air Fund: Anyone interested in hosting a child from New York City’s low income communities this summer can contact Laurie Bershad at (609) 865-5916 or visit www.freshair. org.

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“DYNAMO OF ENERGY AND CARING SENSITIVITY:” Reverend Alexis Fuller-Wright, most recently from Farmington, Maine, has taken over the pulpit at Christ Congregation and looks forward to leading the church in new directions, with emphasis on the church as a relevant presence in the community and the world.

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Fuller-Wright, who came to Princeton from a large parish in Farmington, Maine, is determined to listen assiduously and to lead her new congregation in meaningful new directions.

TOPICS Of the Town “I wanted a church that was looking to be a relevant presence in the world today,” Ms. Fuller-Wright said, comparing her new parish to the Farmington congregation. “There’s a different level of connection here to the current world. People here are aware of the outside world and looking for ways to make sense of it.” She went on to observe that the Christ Congregation community has proven to be exactly what she was looking for in fulfilling her vision of what a church’s role should and could be in 2017. “It’s been fantastic so far. People have been so kind, thoughtful, and interesting — looking for ways in which the scriptures are relevant today. They’re there to engage with what it means to be a progressive Christian in society today.” Young, progressive, “a dynamo of energy and caring sensitivity,” according to Carol McCollough, church moderator and leader of the search committee, Ms. Fuller-Wright said she “wanted to be part of a congregation that is willing to take more risks. Times are changing and churches are changing.

I’m less interested in the old traditional model of the church and more interested in ways that we are willing to take risks and risk failure in order to learn something new. I love the nimbleness of the congregation here, the willingness to try new things.” In coming to Princeton, Ms. Fuller-Wright, with her wife Liz and their young daughter, was also happy to be moving closer to friends and family in the area. Christ Congregation, at the intersection of Walnut Lane and Houghton adjacent to Westminster Choir College and Princeton High School, is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and the American Baptist Church, attracting members from a variety of faith backgrounds looking for a more inclusive theology. Prior to Ms. FullerWright’s arrival, the pulpit was temporarily filled by former Princeton Seminary professor Reverend J. Randall Nichols, with the help of Reverend Bob Moore, director of the Coalition for Peace Action and a member of Christ Congregation. Ms. Fuller-Wright said she is looking forward to exploring the larger role of the church, asking “Who is God calling Christ Congregation to be in the 21st century?” She emphasized the priorities of building relationships in the church and in the wider community and of “empowering people in our congregation to realize how gifted they are.” Continued on Next Page

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She noted her surprise at how few people in the larger community knew about Christ Congregation. “Their gift has not been sufficiently communicated to the community,” she said. “More people need to know that this congregation exists.” One prominent initiative on her agenda is to reach out to Princeton’s Latino community, whose Assembly of God congregation meets in the Christ Congregation Church. “I hope we can make connections and build a relationship with them. We want to be part of a sanctuary movement, to help protect them, to be allies, to stand in solidarity with them. We will advocate for laws that will protect them.” Highlighting the importance of t he challenges ahead in her new post, Ms. Fuller-Wright stated, “There’s often press about how churches are shrinking and questions as to whether organized religion is relevant anymore, but there couldn’t be a more critical time to be the church. We are living in a world filled with fear and anxiety, and people are searching for hope and meaning and a way to turn what is broken into something beautiful. This is what God and God’s people do best.” —Donald Gilpin

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“‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ by William Wordsworth” —Katherine Ellis, Princeton Theological Seminary

“Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – ‘Spring’ has a very nice melody” —Rolf Schmidts, Princeton

“There’s a really nice essay by [the New Yorker’s] Roger Angell about the coming of spring. He goes to Florida for spring training every year, and sits in the stands and talks to the old people around him, about how spring is upon them but they aren’t excited. They’re grumpy and cranky. It’s a really great essay about the coming of spring and baseball and hope and the old people who don’t even care.” —Elena Dugan, Princeton University

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“‘Lucky’ by Jason Mraz, a really bouncy song: the tune is light. The instrumental’s not heavy either. The music video is set on a sunny island. There’s no agony in the song, just reflections on life and love.” —Iris Yang and Isaac Kim, Princeton Theological Seminary

John Witherspoon ( 1732 - 1794 ) We Need You Back According to Wikipedia, John Knox Witherspoon was a Scottish-American Presbyterian minister and a Founding Father of the United States. Witherspoon embraced the concepts of Scottish Common Sense Realism. At the urging of Benjamin Rush and Richard Stockton, Witherspoon accepted the position of president of a small Presbyterian college in New Jersey. Upon his arrival, he found an institution high in debt with weak instruction and clearly failing to meet student needs. With hard work, determination and high standards, he turned around a mess. That institution is now called Princeton University. Ever since the Princeton School System (PPS) declared war on Princeton Charter School (PCS) and its expansion plans, I have become interested in understanding why. I can’t claim to have answered that question, yet, I’ve taken it upon myself to share what I have learned. In addition, I’ve posed some critical questions to the folk that run PPS. Interested readers might refer to my essay and questions to Mr. Steven C. Cochrane in Town Topics February 22, 2017 edition on page 11 titled “Closing of the Princeton Mind” for reference. The key question was, why are students at John Witherspoon testing at abysmal scores in Language Arts and Math? While conducting additional research, I was struck by the vehement opposition from PPS over the PARCC Test. I know there is some controversy surrounding this test. However, experience has taught me, anything with that level of organized opposition (something like 3500 emails opposing the test) could very well be at least worth looking at. I was NOT disappointed. In a moment, you will understand why PPS is looking to squash this test and its results. To cut to the chase dear reader, John Witherspoon School is a mess. The data supports a grade of a BIG fat F and someone should be fired. Below I’ve listed the data from the State of New Jersey Academic Achievement test for Math during 2014-2015. This confirms that almost 40% of the students don’t meet State expectations. Have a look: Subgroup Entire School White African American Hispanic Asian Std W/ Disab Economically

Meeting Standards 63% 71% 16% 25% 83% 23% 18%

%Failing by default 37% 29% 84% 75% 17% 77% 82%

Disadvantaged Given that this data is quite troubling, I’m beginning to understand why PPS might not like the PARRC test and its results. However, to really understand the problem, a reader of the report needs to flip back to page 9 of PARRC (link attached at bottom) which compares Princeton minority students in 6th grade to their statewide cohort. It’s there one discovers how Princeton minority students stack up against their peer group. The numbers are alarming. For instances, Hispanics in N.J. met expectations (a troubling) 25% of the time. However, Hispanics in Princeton faired far worse at 17%. The economically disadvantaged in Princeton clock in at another abysmal and embarrassing number of 14% vs the N.J. average of 23%. How low can we go? The data is clear: Princeton is not even able to achieve anything close to average as far as minority students are concerned. While the N.J. data for each cohort was appropriately listed in the report, Princeton leaves blank its data for African Americans and English Learners. Why is this unavailable and how can we have it? Excuses As I understand it, PPS seems to suggest that their test outcomes are lower than PCS and other schools because of a population of minority, poor and disabled children that are “pulling down the average.” From the data I just highlighted, I contend the exact opposite. It’s the VERY school system that is paid to educate these children that is holding THEM back. It’s NOT the kids - IT’S THE SCHOOL. This is an outrage. We know that minority students are not stupid or below average, the problem is they are NOT being taught - they are being babysat by an administration that has developed a world class callous indifference to parent’s concerns. The hubris of the PPS administration for failing to educate minority students, then blaming them, is downright disgusting. It’s at this point I begin to wonder why an organization called the Latino Coalition sided with the Princeton School System by filing state and federal lawsuits to immediately close PCS. I don’t know if you folks at the Latino Coalition have the political flexibility to reexamine your decision…perhaps you should? Ironically, the expansion of PCS is specifically aimed at curing the population imbalances that siblings’ preference has caused. I am certain that the administration of Princeton Charter School would be delighted to explain the expansion plan. Based on all the data I can find, not only are you riding the wrong horse, you’re suing the wrong school. I would welcome anyone from your organization to explain to me why the numbers for Latinos in Princeton are anything other than horrendous. Regardless of the outcome for or against the PCS expansion, there is some serious work that needs to be accomplished at PPS. Our students deserve better. Again, I must wonder if the school board and its Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Steven C. Cochrane might be better served by fixing their mess. And to be clear, I mean the PPS board no ill will, I just think John Witherspoon School with peer percentile ranking of 26% for growth scores in math and a ground hugging 17% for Language Arts should be their priority (See page 20 of PARRC link below). For those interested in further research, the link below will be quite helpful. I would draw your attention to pages 4, 6, 9, 20 and of course page 3, which highlights the fact that almost 40% of John Witherspoon students are failing statewide math. Mr. John Witherspoon would be hanging his head in shame at what a shambles his namesake middle school has become. That’s right John Witherspoon Middle School in bucolic Princeton is a mess. http://www.state.nj.us/education/pr/1415/21/214255085.pdf I am expressing my own thoughts and not those of any organization. Tony Gleason 156 Philip Drive Princeton NJ

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Resistance in America in the 21st Century,” “The Border Wall as a Policy Option and Political Symbol,” “Climate Change: Life and Death,” “Trump and the Nuclear Doomsday Machine,” “Sanctuary Politics,” “Militarization and Endless War,” “Closing the Gap: Gender and Prestige in Science and Medicine,” “Palestine/Israel and Academic Freedom in Trumpland,” “Standing with Standing Rock,” “Teaching STEM College Courses in New Jersey Prisons,” “Meeting the Stranger at the Gate: Global and Local Responses to the Refugee Crisis,” and “Bystander Intervention: Preventing Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence at Princeton.” According to Paul Gauthier, geosciences postdoctoral research associate and the press relations team leader for the event, the University administration is supportive of the Day of Action. Many faculty who have classes on Monday have said they will bring their classes to the teach-in or cancel classes to give students the opportunity to attend the sessions. The Frist Center on the University campus next to Washington Road is open to the general public, and Mr. Gauthier emphasized that Princeton residents and others are welcome to attend and participate in the Day of Action. “A lot of people feel we have to do something,” Mr. G aut ier said. “We

want to make an example of what it is possible to do. Other universities have contacted us, and we hope other universities will get inspired and take action. The goal is to have a snowball effect. Every day this sort of action is becoming more and more important and relevant.” Describing the Day of Action as an affirmation of the values of Princeton University, a statement by the Princeton Citizen Scientists asserts, “This day is intended as an opportunity to put routine aside and focus our attention on learning from each other about the challenges that face us today, as well as what this means to us as a community devoted to scholarship, the use of knowledge for the common good, and the ideals of equality, diversity, freedom, democracy and justice.” —Donald Gilpin

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PPS Re-Affirms Transgender Policy Following Trump Revocation Order In the wake of last week’s White House rejection of the Obama administration’s position that nondiscrimination laws require schools to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms of their choice, the Princeton Public Schools have stated that the District’s transgender policy will remain in place. The state of North Carolina became the focal point of the “bathroom debate” a year ago when it barred transgender people from using bathrooms that do not match the sex on their birth certificates, and last week’s directive from the Trump Justice and Education Departments came only after a clash between Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Attorney General Jeff Sessions, with Mr. Sessions finally prevailing. The PPS policy, however, “assuring the rights of and protections for our transgender students” by giving them the right to choose which bathrooms they use, has been in place since December 2015, six months before the Obama administration mandate was enacted. In a statement posted on the PPS website last week Superintendent Steve Cochrane wrote, “The Princeton Public Schools are deeply committed to diversity and to the safety and protection of all our students — including our gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. Our Board is proud of the policy it approved in December 2015.” That policy states in part

that “the responsibility for deter m in ing a s t udent’s gender identity rests with the student or, in the case of young students not yet able to advocate for themselves, with the parent or guardian. Princeton Public Schools staff shall accept a student’s asserted gender identity when it is a sincerely held part of the student’s core identity.” On the subject of restroom accessibility, the official Board policy states that “students shall have access to the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity. Where available, a single stall, ‘gender neutral’ restroom (such as in the health office) may be used by any student who desires increased privacy, regardless of the underlying reason.” In last week’s statement Mr. Cochrane concluded, “The District will continue to monitor any new regulations that may come from the state, and we will continue to advocate on behalf of our LGBT students. Our goal is to create environments that are safe and inclusive for all those in our schools.” —Donald Gilpin

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The Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA) is teaming up with Row for the Cure and the Peddie School to host the nation’s only indoor Row for the Cure event. Athletes race each other on Concept 2 indoor rowing machines with all of the proceeds from the event ben-

efiting breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Central and South New Jersey. Racing begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, February 26, at Peddie’s Ian H. Graham ’50 Fieldhouse. Row for the Cure was created by Kathy Frederick in 1993 in Portland, Oregon, after she unexpectedly lost a close friend to cancer. “I saw the Race for the Cure on TV, and I wanted to contribute, but I’m not a runner,” said Frederick. “Since my sisters and I have put on events since we were children, fighting breast cancer by founding Row for the Cure ® seemed natural.” The Mercer Row for the Cure takes the event off of the water and into the gym on indoor rowing machines. PNRA Events Manager Hilary Gehman states, “I ran into Kathy at the US Rowing Convention and we started talking about opportunities for a Row for the Cure event at Mercer. The regatta schedule on the lake is pretty packed so I asked about having an indoor event. She was very encouraging and has given me tremendous support to get this off the ground. I’m excited to make the Mercer Indoor Row for the Cure an annual event!” The Mercer Indoor Row for the Cure will include categories for junior, collegiate, open, masters, novice and coxswains as well as a team relay. All races will be 2,000 meters except for the coxswains and junior novices who will race 1,000 meters. Athletes interested in competing can register on Regatta Central at http://bit. ly/2kRDYPa.

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Throughout much of the 20th century, the Ten Commandments loomed large in the United States – but more as a series of gentle cautions and helpful hints than as divine writ. Brought down from on high and thrust into the center of daily life, the ancient biblical code took on a new set of meanings and applications in the New World. How and why that came to pass is the subject of Jenna Weissman Joselit’s illustrated talk: a sneak peek at her forthcoming book, Set in Stone: America’s Embrace of the Ten Commandments, which will be published next month. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Religion Free and open to the public More information: csr.princeton.edu or 609-258-5545

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In response to the Williams company’s choice of a site on the grounds of Trap Rock Quarry in Kingston for the addition of a compressor station along an existing natural gas pipeline, residents of the area near the site attended a forum Monday night, Febr uar y 27, to express their opposition to the proposal and hear from local environmentalists and lawmakers. The Williams firm, which installed a natural gas pipeline in 2015 along the Princeton Ridge, is recommending to the Federal E nv ironmental Reg u la-

tory Commission (FERC) that the site be used for the addition of 32 miles of extra pipeline with a 32,000 horsepower, gaspowered compressor station, at the quarry. The company plans to apply to FERC this month. Some 300 people attended the forum at Sampson G. Smith School in Somerset, according to Carol Kuehn, a member of the steering committee for the Franklin Township Task Force on the compressor station. “The turnout was excellent,” she said Tuesday. “We had power point presentations and people

learned about how to comment to FERC.” Speakers from the New Jersey Sierra Club, New Jersey / New York B aykeeper, Food and Water Watch, and Rethink Energy NJ were among those taking part in the event. Representatives from the offices of Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Senator Cory Booker, and Franklin Township officials were among those who offered opinions and advice. Chief concerns have to do with safety, the environment, the effect on wildlife, and general quality of life. Noise and the

possibility of accidents, especially regarding construction of a gas-fired compressor station in an area where the quarry is involved in active blasting, are also among residents’ worries. But a Williams representative said the site is the more remote of the two that were under consideration, and is the furthest from residential areas. “FERC will do a complete environmental evaluation, looking at all the sites that are identified,” said Chris Stockton, Williams’ spokesman. “This is our preferred site. But if FERC comes back and says the environmental impacts are less in the other location, they can tell us they want us to switch.” Mr. Stockton said Wil-

liams has been running an existing pipeline at Trap Rock for three decades. “We’ve safely operated for a very long time, and nothing is going to change,” he said. “In the FERC application, we’re doing a very, very extensive engineering study to measure where there would be any impact from blasting.” Williams operates five compressor facilities in New Jersey and about 50 across the country. “We have a long history of operating those reliably,” Mr. Stockton said. “This is a significant investment we are m a k i ng. C er t a i n ly we’re not going to do anything to put the facility or the safety of employees or people in the area at risk. We’ll be confident before we propose anything. We

won’t put anything anywhere that is dangerous.” The townships of Franklin, South Brunswick, and Montgomery have passed resolutions opposing the project. FERC makes the final decision as to whether or not the substation gets built. A pre-filing period for public comment ends on March 27, after which people can register for a period of time as intervenors. In the meantime, a health forum is scheduled for March 18 at the Sampson G. Smith School, 1649 Amwell Road in Somerset. Pediatr ician Dr. Cur tis Nordgaard is scheduled to speak at the event about the health impacts of compressor stations. —Anne Levin

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School, peer group leaders at the school, and the library’s Teen Advisory Board for advice. As a result, the students are planning two mental health forums in the coming spring — one for parents, another geared to parents. Future plans include strengthening ties to the student governments of Stuart and

Princeton Day School, Princeton Health Behavioral Health, and others. Councilwoman Jo Butler asked the group’s chairman Sean Carson whether they were surprised at the responses they received from fellow teens about mental health concerns. They were, Mr. Carson said, echoed by his colleagues. Councilman Lance Liverman, who is the governing body’s liaison to

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“We’ve met a couple of times, and Council would like to see this get resolved without the lengthy appeal process,” she said. “We’ve been going back through these invoices very carefully and methodically to see if there is any basis for what he is complaining about. We think the work was legitimate. We’re comfortable with what he was charged.” Ms. Cecil said the town has authorized making an offer to AvalonBay in an effort to resolve the issue. “I don’t know if it will be satisfactory to them.

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To the Editor: It has come to our attention that a substantial proportion of homes in the Walnut-Cuyler-Dempsey neighborhood have had their assessments increased. As far as I know, no one has had their home’s assessment decrease. We have several questions about the assessments. I. The last town-wide assessment seemed to put a larger proportion of the taxes on low and middle cost homes (those under $800,000). Is that trend continuing or has the Western section of the town also had their assessments revalued upwards? II. If the town’s assessed values of properties has increased, does that mean that the tax rate per assessed value will decrease, or is the reassessment a new name for a tax hike? III. While the tax assessors’ office acts as though the value of our homes have increased, is it for real, or is it due to the new “large home builds” that are appearing in our neighborhood? I ask because those living in the neighborhood feel as though the newly constructed homes actually decrease the value of their existent homes. The builders have yet to pay much over $400,000* for the homes they tear down. Thus some of us feel that the assessments of our older homes should be decreasing since we can see a time when only builders, wanting our properties for pennies, will be the ones purchasing our homes. IV. Was there a discussion about doing piecemeal reassessments in lieu of a town-wide revaluation as an agenda item at an open council meeting? We are interested in knowing why the decision was made and the benefits of doing it this way. *I have been told that recently some builders have offered as much as $600,000. NANCy HAll, JANET youNg Walnut lane PAul RAEDER. RobERT HollEy, CyNTHIA A. HEDRICks, PATRICIA lofbERg Cuyler Road sARAH AND DICk REICHART, DEbRA AND DomINIC VIgIANo, JuDy koubEk Dempsey Avenue susAN k. sTEIN Terhune Road

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To the Editor: It is hard to believe that our nation celebrated medicare’s 50th anniversary just over a year ago, yet there is now a move in Congress to drastically change the program that has achieved so much. Don’t be fooled: The push for a medicare voucher system, sometimes called premium support, is an effort to shift costs onto 1.3 million individuals in medicare in New Jersey, a number that is rising fast. In other words, you will have to pay more to get the care you need — if you can even afford it under a voucher system. more people will be forced to choose between health care and other necessities. getting sick will become riskier than ever. When he was running for president, Donald Trump pledged to protect medicare, and recognized its importance to older Americans who depend on it. We are now depending on Congress to stand by President Trump’s promise to protect medicare. Rising health care costs are a problem for Americans of all ages and political views. It needs to be tackled by both parties, but responsibly. our nation has been well served by a strong medicare program that keeps care affordable for seniors. A proposed voucher system would dramatically increase costs for older Americans at a time of life when they can least afford it. JEff AbRAmo Director of Communications and Engagement, AARP New Jersey

Protecting, Preserving Environment Boils Down to Individual Participation Members of Not In Our Town Urge Public To the Editor: Protecting and preserving our environment is a vital com- Support of State’s Amistad Commission munity responsibility that boils down to individual participation. sustainable Princeton, a non profit organization, is leading the charge with the creation and distribution of a clear, complete, concise Recycling brochure that was delivered to every Princeton address and appeared recently as the center fold in Town Topics. Judging by the overflowing green and yellow buckets placed curbside every other week, Princeton recycles. Now the objective is to refine the practice by including everything that is acceptable (like only plastics #1 and 2) and eliminating everything that is unacceptable (like unmarketable plastics #3-7 and all other plastic bags and films, much of which can be recycled in receptacles in stores in town.) Refer to your Recycling brochure for specifics, and

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To the Editor: In recognition of black History month (february), Not in our Town, a Princeton racial justice organization (niotprinceton.org) and Citizens for a Diverse and open society (CDos) of Red bank urge public support of New Jersey’s Amistad Commission and advocates for a curriculum that gives a complete history of the united states. by not being taught the history of all of America’s citizens, our children lose the chance for an integrated and collaborative future with all Americans. until we fully appreciate the black contributions to America’s successes and acknowledge the white resistance to those black contributions, we will not be able to escape American society’s continuing systemic racism.

The 2002 enactment of the Amistad bill, the law requiring that all New Jersey schools teach African American history on a regular basis throughout the year, was a heartening first step in this direction. While an important step, we know that the lag between legislation and implementation can be long and its impact devastating, particularly concerning the rights of African Americans. from the arrival of kidnapped and enslaved Africans to the repression of Jim Crow laws, from night-rider terrorism and public lynching, to current efforts to roll back voting rights, our nation has a history of revoking, delaying, and minimizing the rights earned by and owed to our brothers and sisters of color. An education that denies the realities of white oppression and minimizes the contributions of people of color is a continuation of this trend. When our students are exposed only to white history and literature, the implications are dire. students of color are robbed of their inheritance of historical and cultural heroes and heroines. The few examples in the average curriculum of black achievement, resistance, and intelligence forces these children to find these historical role models outside of the classroom. The impact for white children is that they are left largely ignorant of the history of systemic oppression of people of color, the history of resistance to this oppression, and the history of white supremacy. This leaves them woefully inept at identifying all three, and liable to perpetuating this oppression as is illustrated in the snapchat photo of a student gospel choir performance labeled “slave auction.” If we truly believe that education is the foundation of our democracy, then it is our duty to ensure that every citizen is receiving a representative education. The creation of the Amistad Commission shows that New Jersey has taken an important step in acknowledging this need, but much work remains to be done in order to turn these ideals into reality. Not In our Town Princeton and Citizens for a Diverse and open society of Red bank encourage you to take action every month in whatever capacity you can to ensure our schools are living up to these ideals, and that all of America’s citizens are valued for their contributions. sImoNA l. bRICkERs, lINDA oPPENHEIm, RobERTo sCHIRAlDI, JoHN sTEElE Not in our Town (Princeton)

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if you need more brochures, they are widely available in the library, monument Hall, and many other locations. A critical part of recycling is composting, backyard or through the Princeton Curbside organics Program (to join, call Princeton Recycling Coordinator, Janet Pellichero, ((609) 688-2566). It is as easy to scrape your scraps into your kitchen compost bucket as it is to put them in the trash, and the benefits are huge: the most important is that you are reusing organics to nourish the soil instead of paying to transport and bury them in a landfill, where costly space is limited. Recycling, composting, and using your own bags at the store means there will be less and less that remains for the landfill. The future of a healthy environment depends on the habits of each of us. sustainable Princeton deserves our collective congratulations for helping us to do our best to boost Princeton’s sustainability and set us firmly on the road to being a shining example to others. Thanks to the sustainable Princeton staff and volunteers, and the participation of donors for dedication and all the hard work. PENNy THomAs Constitution Hill West

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BOOK REVIEW

Robert Lowell at 100: Thoughts on “Life Studies,” Oscar Night, and “Manchester by the Sea”

very now and then the right movie comes along at the right time. If you’re writing a column celebrating Robert Lowell’s 100th birthday, March 1, 2017, the right movie is Kenneth Lonergan’s Manchester by the Sea. The minute I saw the view of the buildings and boats along the harbor, I thought of Lowell’s “bleak white frame houses/stuck like oyster shells/on a hill of rock,” and of the way “the sea lapped/the raw little match-stick mazes of a weir/where the fish for bait were trapped.” The poem “Water” draws on a 1948 encounter between Lowell and his soulmate poet Elizabeth Bishop in Stonington, a fishing town on the Massachusetts coast. The closing stanza, which refers to the bonding between two poets, also, as it happens, evokes the emotional ambiance of the film’s most talked-about scene: “We wished our two souls/might return like gulls/to the rock/In the end, the water was too cold for us.” Watching Casey Affleck I’m glad I saw Casey Affleck’s Oscarwinning performance before I knew anything about the unwanted-sexual-advances controversy, which might have distracted me from the way my sense of the film resonated in Lowell’s poetry, in lines from “Eye and Tooth” like “I saw things darkly,” “I chain-smoked through the night/learning to flinch/at the flash of the matchlight,” “nothing to pour/on those waters or flames,” and, above all, words that could have been spoken or thought by Affleck’s tortured character: “I am tired. Everyone’s tired of my turmoil.” Only two weeks ago I was knocking Hollywood and the Academy in a column celebrating Aden Young’s performance in Rectify and now here’s Affleck doing wonders with someone who has a lot in common with Young’s Daniel Holden. If anything, Affleck’s Lee Chandler is worse off. Holden hopes to reconnect with the human race while Chandler’s self-imposed exile from humanity reminds me of Melville’s admission to Hawthorne that he had “pretty much made up his mind to be annihilated.” At times the depth of Chandler’s estrangement is hard to watch, you feel like saying “Enough,” but not after you witness the event that blew up his life, and not in the heart-wrenching encounter with his ex-wife (Michelle Williams), played with such an extremity of desperation and loss and regret that it verges on a parody of Actor’s Studio acting, with two inspired players giving the definitive dual performance; yes, it’s pitch-perfect Method, but it’s a scene that, as Anthony Lane has noted, will be remembered “in years to come, when people look back on the movies of 2016.” “Dread of the Day” “In depression,” Lowell tells his biographer Ian Hamilton, “one wakes, is happy for about two minutes, probably less, and then fades into dread of the day.” Lowell

goes into more detail about the onset of his manic sieges in a letter to Elizabeth Bishop quoted in David Kalstone’s Becoming a Poet, “These things come on with a gruesome, vulgar, blasting surge of ‘enthusiasm.’ One becomes a kind of man-aping balloon in a parade — then you subside and eat bitter coffee-grounds of dullness, guilt, etc.” A Cozy Stepfather Until recently I hadn’t read enough Lowell to form a relationship with his work. I knew about his manic depressive episodes, his hospitalizations, all that “turmoil,” but my image of him was nothing like the “crazed, self-obsessed monster” his stepdaughter Ivana cites in contrast to “the gentlest, coziest man possible” she knew from the age of four (she was 11 when he died). In her memoir Why Not Say What Happened ? ( K nopf 2010), titled after a line in Lowell’s poem “Epilogue,” Ivana Lowell says t h a t h e r s te p father “liked to work lying on his bed,” which “was strewn with manuscripts, all annotated in his spidery handwriting.” Her “favorite thing” was to race into his room with her half-Labrador-half Corgi L u l u a n d “r u n and jump onto his bed and send his pap er s f ly i ng,” something she says he “didn’t seem to mind …. He t hen wou ld read whatever he had been working on that day to Lulu and me.” Lowell’s nickname for Ivana was Mischief and whenever she lived up to it, he’d threaten to bring out the “Mary McCarthy spanking machine.” While the psychotic episodes Ivana recalls have a black-comedy brio, such as the time he hammered holes in the walls of their London apartment thinking he was an archaeologist “excavating ancient Roman mosaics,” there’s nothing funny in the episode when he severely burned himself by smothering his body with toilet cleaner, nor in the “terrible fights” with his third wife, Ivana’s mother, Lady Caroline Blackwood. Laughing Out Loud The only volume by Lowell I own is a 1968 Noonday paperback bringing together Life Studies and For the Union Dead with a blurb on the back cover from Rich-

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ard Poirier, who cites the “critical consensus” rating Lowell “the greatest American poet of the mid-century.” I don’t know how many times I tried to read Life Studies. Whenever I opened the book, I’d run aground on Part Two, the 35-page-long prose memoir “91 Revere Street.” I was put off by all the family history in the opening paragraphs, but this time I stuck with it and soon found myself laughing out loud at the dinner time visits of family friend Commander Billy Harkness, whose “verbose toasts” in “boozy Cockney-h’Irish” discombobulated Lowell’s decorous mother. It was exhilarating to find that Lowell could be so funny about life at 91 Revere, as when Commander Billy would “point a stinking baby stogie” at Lowell’s mother “and crow ‘Ave a peteeto cigareeto, Charlotte…. Puff on this whacking black ch ero ot, and you’ll be a m atch for a ny reeking senorita femme fatale in the spigotty republics…. When you go up in smoke, Charlotte, remember the Maine. Remember Amy Lowell [ a relative], that cigarchawing, guffawi n g, s e n s e l e s s and meterles s, multimillionheiress, heavyweight mascot on a floating fortress. Damn the Patterns! Full speed ahead on a cigareeto!” You can sense Lowell being liberated by the earthy perorations of the “rowdy, buffoonish” Commander Billy, whose brash irreverence can be read between certain lines five years later in For the Union Dead (1964). If you read both books in the same volume, as I did, the way the irrepressible dinner guest “abhorred Mother’s dominion over my father” is still fresh in your mind, as are the Commander’s sly references to “the forsaken frau … sojourning on Revere Street,” and particularly the closing paragraph of the memoir, when Lowell recalls the Commander gaping down at him “with sorrowing Gargantuan wonder,” saying “I know why Young Bob is an only child.” Calling Norman Mailer In “Florence,” which is dedicated to author Mary McCarthy (she of the spanking machine), you can feel the nudging of Commander Billy in the longing for

“the black ink,/cuttlefish, April, Communists/and brothels” and “even the British/ fairies who haunted the hills.” The city is presented as “patroness/of the lovely tyranicides!/Where the tower of the Old Palace/pierces the sky like a hypodermic needle.” Poetry at that pitch likely caught the attention of Norman Mailer, who offers a vivid picture of Lowell in Armies of the Night (1968) while giving evidence of the poet’s willingness to put himself forward politically. Lowell told Ian Hamilton, “I think it’s the best, almost the only thing written about me as a living person.” Mailer saw in him “something untouchable, all insane in its force; one felt immediately there were any number of causes for which the man would be ready to die, and for some he would fight with an axe in his hand and a Cromwellian light in his eye.” The Wall After more than a month of this bizarre, high-risk presidency, it’s bracing to read “Fall 1961,” which was written after the building of the Berlin wall. Imagining “the ambassadorial face of the moon” on a grandfather clock, Lowell writes: “All autumn, the chafe and jar/of nuclear war;/ we have talked our extinction to death.” Then: “Our end drifts nearer,/the moon lifts, radiant with terror.” Read now, in the absurd shadow of the threat of another wall, the imagery remains “insane in its force”: “A father’s no shield/ for his child./We are like a lot of wild/spiders crying together,/but without tears.” “All’s Misalliance” urely it would be unjust to blame Trump for the unprecedented Oscar Night fiasco in which La La Land was mistakenly announced as the Best Picture. But why not? He himself blamed the mix-up on politics, according to Breitbart news. Given all the messes he’s created in his short time in office, why not take credit for this one? A side-effect of all the online noise about the gaffe is that it takes some of attention away from Casey Affleck’s moment in the spotlight, when last year’s Best Actress Brie Larson refused to applaud after presenting him with the Best Actor Oscar, a silent show of solidarity with the women who seven years ago accused Affleck of “unwanted sexual advances.” Whatever happened back in 2010 (both lawsuits were settled out of court) should not overshadow Affleck’s performance in Manchester by the Sea any more than psychotic episodes and domestic violence should intrude on the poetry of Robert Lowell. In “Epilogue,” the poem in which Ivana Lowell finds a title, he addresses intrusions: “sometimes everything I write/with the threadbare art of my eye/seems a snapshot,/lurid, rapid, garish, grouped,/heightened from life,/ yet paralyzed by fact./All’s misalliance./ Yet why not say what happened?” —Stuart Mitchner

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Redeployment, won the National Book Award for Fiction and was shortlisted for the Frank O’Connor Prize. He was also named a National Book Foundation “5 Under 35” honoree and was a 2015-16 Hodder Fellow at Princeton. He is currently working on a novel about the U.S. involvement in Colombia and teaching fiction in Princeton’s Program in Creative Writing. ———

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Phil Klay Phil Klay, Seniors Read at Lewis Center

Fiction writer Phil Klay and f ive s en iors in t he Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University will read from their work on Friday, March 3, at Labyrinth Books. The reading is part of the C. K. Williams Reading Series, which showcases senior thesis students of the Program in Creative Writing alongside established writers as special guests. Featuring student writers Luke P f leger, E dw in Rosales, Jennifer Shyue, Margaret Spencer, and Rachel Stone, the reading begins at 6 p.m. at Labyrinth Books, located at 122 Nassau Street. The event is free and open to the public. Mr. Klay is a graduate of Dartmouth College and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He served in Iraq’s Anbar Province from January 2007 to February 2008 as a Public Affairs Officer. After being discharged, he went to Hunter College and received an MFA in creative writing. His story “Redeployment” was originally published in Granta and is included in Fire and Forget: Short Stories from the Long War. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Granta, Tin House, and elsewhere. In 2014, his short story collection,

Annabelle Kim’s awardw inning historical novel, Tiger Pelt (Leaf-Land $18), published in January of this year, is available at all major online booksellers. Named among Kirkus Review’s Best Books of 2015, Tiger Pelt, according to a starred review in Kirkus, is an “expansive and impressive historical fiction debut, in which the characters must struggle against overwhelming odds …. Unfolding against a sprawling canvas, an absorbing tale of characters shedding their identities and reinventing themselves, despite being battered by war.” Alexander Theroux, author of the acclaimed novel Darconville’s Cat, describes Tiger Pelt as “a passionate,

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PSRC Hosts Event With Brad Borkan

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is the result of a strong interest in the early explorers of the region. Mr. Borkan has participated in numerous Antarctic conferences, garnering an abiding appreciation for the brave early explorers of the unknown territory, Ernest Shackleton, Robert Scott, Roald Amundsen, and Douglas Mawson — and the challenges they encountered on their journeys. Brad Borkan grew up in Princeton and is a graduate of Princeton High School. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College in London, and has a graduate degree in decision sciences from the Wharton School. He lives with his wife and daughter in London, where he has spent more than 20 years working at leading software companies focused on helping large business enterprises improve their decision processes. The book is co-authored with David Hirzel, who is a California-based Antarctic historian and writer. The talk, which will include a presentation of historic photographs, will be held at the Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street in Princeton. Please register at princetonsenior.org.

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New Elephant in the Room Design Showroom Offers Array of Consignment and New Choices

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As owner Cynthia ( CJ ) Johnson explains, “When people speak of the ‘elephant in the room,’ they are often referring to something that is there but that they are not talking about or trying to avoid. People often have furniture that becomes an ‘elephant in the room’ — just taking up space. This is the place where we can find room for that ‘pachyderm,’ and it will become the star attraction in someone else’s home. I also love elephants. They are my logo and the idea behind the store.” Visitors to the new showroom are certainly in for a

treat. Just opened in January in the Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Road (Route 206), it offers a combination of consignment and new retail items. Furniture, furnishings, accessories, lamps, rugs, artwork, and glassware are all highlighted in the charming showroom. Marketing and Design Ms. Johnson’s background and experience reflects her talent and interest in art. Studying graphic design and jewelry-making at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, she later went into art publishing and sales. In addition, Ms. Johnson taught art in high school and privately for several years, as well as designing and making jewelry. Most recently, she was a marketing and design consultant for a furniture consignment establishment in northern New Jersey. “I was doing a lot of creative work, including designing their floor space and logo, and then I began designing my own fabrics. All this was a very valuable

experience. I always loved art and design,” says Ms. Johnson. “I also always liked the idea of having my own business, especially when I began making jewelry. Doing my own thing was always a passion for me. I decided it would be really cool to have my own place.” She discovered the lo cation in Princeton North Shopping Center, and it was perfect for what she hoped to present. “It didn’t need any overall renovation,” she explains. “We did some repainting, removed shelving, and turned it into a perfect setting for the items I wanted to display. I like to have vignettes in the showroom, so customers can imagine the pieces in their own home.” The idea of combining consignment pieces with new retail choices reflects Ms. Johnson’s belief that blending pieces from different periods adds interest to a room. Eclectic Look “This is a nice way to show people how to combine old and new, and show a fresh-

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an appointment, bring it to the store if it is a small item. Ms. Johnson will also pick up the item for a fee. “The consignment period for each item is 12 weeks. If it is unsold after four weeks, it is marked down 15 percent, and another 15 percent after eight weeks. If it is still unsold after 12 weeks, it can be picked up by the owner or donated to a charity, and the owner can claim a tax deduction.” Any Budget Acceptance of consignment items is based on their quality and their marketability, says Ms. Johnson. “It has to fit the aesthetic of the store and also be suitable for today’s market.” Ms. Johnson notes that items in the showroom range in price but are appropriate for any budget. “I have something for everyone! The spectrum includes high-end custom retail items to fine gently-used consigned pieces at reasonable prices.” Ms. Johnson is very encouraged with the customer response in the short time the show room has been open. “I feel so fortunate to be located in such a welcoming community. This is an excellent location. It’s a very nice shopping center, with very convenient parking. “A consignment business can only be successful with the support of the community. You rely on consignors and customers to keep things moving. I strive to serve — and impress — both. “What I really hope is that people will feel welcome and happy when they come here. I so much enjoy the interaction with the customers. It gives me energy. Most of all, I want this to be a place of joy, a place where customers will want to visit and come again.” Elephant in the Room Design is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. (609) 454-3378. Website: elephantintheroomdesign.com. —Jean Stratton

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Hun School Winners of Scholastic Art Awards

Art students at The Hun School of Princeton were recognized with Scholastic Art Awards. Luminaries who received the awards as youngsters include Richard Avedon, Truman Capote, Stephen King, Sylvia Plath, Robert Redford, and Andy Warhol. The Hun School had six New Jersey regional winners They are: Rebecca Ning ’17, Belle Meade, Gold Key, architecture; Sofia Weingarten ’20, Lawrenceville,

China. Silver Key, photography; Rachel Huffaker ’18, Drexel Hill, Pa., Silver Key; and an Honorable Mention, photography; Sophia Chung ’17, Seoul, South Korea, two Honorable Mentions, photography; and Erika Lee ’20, Jakarta, Indonesia, Honorable Mention, painting. Gold Key regional winners go on to compete for national awards and honors, which are announced in March. They include scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Also in March, Gold Key winners’ art will be exhibited at the Montclair Art Museum in Montclair, New Jersey. Hun student Rachel Huffaker was also selected as one of 100 students, out of 13,000, to be featured in Photographers Forum magazine’s Best High School Photographers.

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Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) is sponsoring an exhibit of photos taken in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve by long-time Princeton resident Frank Sauer. The exhibition, titled “Mountain Lakes: A Lens on the Seasons,” includes both color and black-and-white photographs and will be shown at the Arts Council of Princeton. Sauer, a native of Germany and a physicist by training, made his career in medical imaging. His interest in photography started in his early teens when he built a darkroom in his parents’ basement where he developed and printed black and white film. Today he works exclusively with digital cameras. Sauer says the appeal of photography is to find “the quiet beauty in everyday life that does not reveal itself immediately and that takes time to discover and appreciate.” The exhibit of photos will be shown at the Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, from March 10 to April 30, 2017. An opening reception will be held Friday, March 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. T h is ex h ibit ion is ac companied by a print sale benefitting FOPOS, which maintains and enhances the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve for all to enjoy.

Michener Presents Charles Sheeler Exhibition

In March 2017, the James A. Michener Art Museum will present Charles Sheeler: Fashion, Photography, and Sculptural Form, a n exhibition that features photographs by Charles Sheeler, one of America’s most celebrated modernists. Inspired by Sheeler’s portrait and fashion work for Condé Nast from 1926 to 1931, the multimedia show will feature a significant display of these newly discovered photographs as well as paintings and other photographs created by Sheeler, 1920s fash ion ens emble s, a nd Sheeler-designed textiles. Evoking the exuberance, glamour, and promise of the Jazz Age, the exhibition will be on view from March 18 through July 9, 2017.

Morven Museum and Garden will host a panel discussion and question-andanswer session as part of its current exhibition Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey, curated by the GRAMMY Museum ® at L.A. LIVE, on Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m. in McCosh 50 Lecture Hall on the Princeton University Campus. Doors open at 2 p.m. Moderated by Bob Santelli, executive director of T he G R A MM Y Museum, the panel will be an all-star team of photog raphers : Danny Clinch, Ed Gallucci, Eric Meola, Barry Schneier, and Frank Stefanko, who will discuss their adventures photographing Springsteen throughout his career. The exhibition, which is on display through May 21, 2017, features more than 40 images of the rock legend, as well as video interviews with the photographers. “Our goal with this exhibition is to define the career of Bruce Springsteen in an entirely new light, as captured by these five incredible photographers,” said Grammy Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli. “Each of these photographers were able to artfully document Bruce’s world, at different stages in his career. We are honored to partner with each of them in order to help tell the story of one of the most important figures in American music.” In addition to the photographs of Spr ingsteen off-stage, four live performance photographs, shot by Barry Schneier, are also featured. These photos were shot during the now famous Springsteen concert at Harvard Square Theater where Rolling Stone music journalist Jon Landau proclaimed, “I have seen the future of rock and roll, and its name is Bruce Springsteen.” Tickets for A Panel Discussion with the Photographers and Bob Santelli of The GRAMMY Museum are $35 general public and $30 for friends of Morven. For tickets and information visit morven.org/programs or call (609) 924-8144x113. There are a limited number of tickets at $100 each that include priority seating and a meet and greet with the photographers and Bob Santelli in Morven’s galleries at 55 Stockton Street following the program.

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Princeton Singers Continue Collaborative Performances at University’s Art Museum

or a number of years, Princeton Singers has enjoyed a successful collaborative relationship with the Princeton University Art Museum, performing a cappella sacred choral music surrounded by the iconic paintings and statues of the Museum’s Medieval chapel. This past Saturday night, the 16 voice professional vocal ensemble presented a double-header — a concert of unaccompanied works centered on the theme “As the Lily Among the Thorns,” performed twice during the evening to two different audiences. Artistic Director and Conductor Steven Sametz well researched the eight pieces from five centuries to find the “Lily” in the music, composers, or circumstances in which the work was written. The echoing space of the Medieval chapel lent itself well to both the impeccablytuned complex harmonies and the smooth contrapuntal passages of the sacred music of Europe, Russia, and America. Opening with a motet by 16th-century English composer William Byrd, The Singers sang with clean lines and well-tapered phrases. This is a chorus which has always had a solid bass section, and when the basses joined the choral texture, the resulting ensemble sound completely filled the chapel. Dr. Sametz provided commentary to each piece, noting in the case of the Byrd piece, that the “Lily” and “Thorn” were in the backstory of the work’s alleged composition in honor of the martyred English priest Edmund Campion. The Singers found several different styles and tempi within the music, allowing the sound to fully blossom most toward the end of the piece. In programming this concert, Dr. Sametz jumped centuries and countries, from Medieval France and Renaissance Italy to early America, ending with a survey of the music of Russia. Antoine Brumel’s setting of “as the lily among the thorns” (Sicut lilium inter spinas) was more closely related to the same text set by Renaissance master Palestrina, and in both works the sopranos of Princeton Singers sang with a pure sound, especially in the higher register.

The Singers performed Palestrina’s setting without the higher soprano and mezzo voices, placing two altos above a rich underpinning of male voices. The melodic lines wove well through the ensemble, as the chapel space complemented the ebb and flow of the dynamics. American composer William Billings’ setting “I am the Rose of Sharon” displayed a spirited raw rhythmic drive, particularly well handled by the men’s sections of the chorus. Diction was especially crisp in the space of the chapel, the ensemble tapered phrase endings well and the singers well captured the vocal energy of a new America in the late 18th century. The Russian works on the program were particularly suitable for the chapel space, and the singers successfully showed an affinity for the dark and low choral sound. As a teaser, the ensemble performed two selections from their upcoming performance of Rachmaninoff’s All-Night Vigil which were full of dramatic Russian sound, tempered with the joy of well-tuned major chords. In the first selection from All-Night Vigil, a setting of the “Magnificat,” the ethereal refrain of the cherubim was set in a more complicated style as the piece went on, with the group well handling the changing choral timbres. he closing work on the program was a setting of the “Great Doxology,” the most substantial portion of the Vigil, and the music was well led by mezzo-soprano soloist Sage Lutton. The women’s presentations of the text were chipper, and the entire ensemble showed attentiveness to varying liturgical moods within the prayer. The Singers closed the concert well with this plaintive prayer, presented somewhat symbolically with the idea that the arts may be the “lily” in the “thorn” of world tumult, in both Rachmaninoff’s time and present day. —Nancy Plum

The Princeton Singers’ next concert will be on April 29 at Trinity Church in Princeton. The program will feature Rachmaninoff’s “All-Night Vigil.” For information call (800) 846-SING or visit www.princetonsingers.org.

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Roxey Ballet per for ms Cinderella on May 6 and 7 at The College of New Jersey’s Kendall Main Stage Theater. Cinderella is directed and choreographed by Mark Roxey, co-founder of Roxey Ballet. Also featured are costumes designed by Alicia Worden and Nilda Roxey-Jones, and lighting designed by Jeffrey Goldstein. The cast includes Roxey Ballet’s professional performers, along with 60 young ar tists from local communities. Cinderella is the first of three main stage performances of the season. On May 21, the company will perform Carmina Burana with Princeton Pro Musica and Pr inceton G irlchoir and on June 4, We vs. C, a collaborative experience with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton Foundation, to tell the stories of Breast Cancer MATTHEW SCHULER SET TO PERFORM FIRST HOMETOWN survivors. SHOW IN 3 YEARS: Bucks County native Matthew Schuler Tickets are available at www. will be holding his first full-length concert since competing roxeyballet.org/cinderella. on NBC’s “The Voice” on March 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. at Acting Naturally Theatre in Langhorne, Pa. Ticket prices range from $12-$15. To purchase call (267) 798-9165 or visit www. actingnaturally.com.

NBC’s “The Voice” Contestant Performs

Bucks County native Matthew Schuler will be holding his first full-length concert since competing on NBC’s The Voice on March 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. He will appear at Acting Naturally Theatre in Langhorne, Pa. The show is thoughtfully named, “The Neighborhood Show.” Schuler launched a successful music career in September 2013, when he first appeared on The Voice. During Matthew’s blind audition he broke the record for the fastest 4-chair turn in The Voice history, which ultimately led to joining team Christina Aguilera. His time on The Voice was hailed by performances of iconic songs by Florence and The Machine, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, and most notably his rendition of

Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah which hit number one on the iTunes Charts and 40 on the Billboard Charts for several weeks. Matthew has since toured around the world performing for various festivals, colleges, Fortune 500 company events, and private affairs. In his career he has shared the stage with musical heavy hitters such as Diana Ross, Shaggy, Ne-Yo, and Sean Paul. Matthew has been a part of two major films, and been on the soundtrack for one other. He is currently finishing his debut album w ith Transfor maz Music Group set to release in 2017. The concert is family friendly and open to all ages. Ticket prices range from $12-$15. To purchase, call (267) 798-9165 or visit www.actingnaturally.com. ———

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Lisa Caliri Recital With Pianist Lisa Caliri, March 3

Westminster Choir College of Rider University welcomes visiting artist pianist Lisa Caliri, who will present a recital on Friday, March 3 at 8 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College in Princeton. Admission is free. The program will include the world premiere of Ein Ada g i o Für D a s Ha m merklavier by H el m ut h

A CLASSIC FAIRY TALE: Roxey Ballet performs “Cinderella” on May 6 and 7 at The College of New Jersey’s Kendall Main Stage Theater. The cast includes Roxey Ballet’s professional performers, along with 60 young artists from local communities. Tickets are available at www. roxeyballet.org/Cinderella. Fuchs and dedicated to Caliri. She will also perform Fuchs’s Schlummerlied and works by Chopin, as well as Samuel Barber’s Sonata for Piano. Caliri was top prize-winner of the Pinault International Piano Competition, Clara Wells International Piano Competition and Crescendo Competition for Young Artists. She is on the piano faculty of New England Conservatory at Walnut Hill. Westminster Choir College is located at 101 Walnut Lane in Princeton.

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served to intensify their feelings for one another. Additionally, Seretse was threatened with the loss of his throne, since Bechuanaland was a protectorate of neighboring South Africa, a white supremacist nation. Nevertheless, he proposed to Ruth and they were married a year after they had met. Unfortunately, major impediments were placed between the exiled young monarch and the governing of his country, and that struggle is the subject of A United Kingdom. Directed by Amma Asante (Belle), the film was shot on location in Botswana, which is now the country’s name after it gained independence in 1966. Because the movie focuses on Ruth and Seretse’s relationship, its success or failure depends on the performances of the co-stars David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike. Fortunately, they’re both very talented actors who generate the chemistry that is necessary to make their characters’ relationship convincing. The movie is based on the book Colour Bar. Unfor t u nately, the film’s only flaw is that it feels rushed, as if director Asante had a long list of items — taken from the 432page book — that she wanted to include in the movie. Nonetheless, the final product is a praiseworthy production. Ver y Good (HHH). Rated PG-13 for sensuality, profanity, and ethnic slurs. Running t i m e : 111 m i nute s. Studio: Harbinger PicTRUE LOVE CONQUERS SEGREGATION’S PREJUDICES: Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo, right) tures. Distributor: Fox pledges his undying love for Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike) as he embraces her. The pair were Searchlight Pictures. determined to marry despite the tremendous negative pressure generated because she was —Kam Williams white and he was black.

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On Thursday, March 2, and Friday, March 3, Rider University will host film scholars and student presenters at its annual film symposium, this year devoted to the gangster genre. The subject of the symposium, “‘Sure Deals’ and ‘Offers You Can’t Refuse’: American and Global Gangster/Crime Films,” was chosen by Rider students last April. “Now, months later, it has renewed relevance,” says Dr. Cynthia Lucia, director of Rider’s Film and Media Studies Program. “So many gangster films are about immigrants seeking access to the American Dream — an issue animating current political debate.” “Many gangster movies pose questions of who is and is not allowed access to the ‘better things,’ and they present possible outcomes when access is denied,” s ays L u cia. S u ch q u e s tions are crucial in African American gangster films, as featured speaker Dr. Paula J. Massood will discuss on March 2 at 7 p.m. Massood is a professor of film studies at CUNY Brooklyn College and Graduate Center who has published extensively on African-American film and media. On March 3 at 4:30 p.m., award-winning author and film historian Dr. Thomas Doherty will address censorship anxieties sparked by early Hollywood gangster films. Professor of American studies at Brandeis University, Doherty will discuss the production code and its impact. In response to the code, for instance, some of the liveliest pre- code gangsters played by iconic stars like James Cagney and Edward G. Robinson were transformed into Gmen bringing criminals to justice. “But gangster films pose questions extending beyond national borders,” says Lucia. On Thursday, March 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., professors in Rider’s Department of Languages and Literatures will discuss cultural conditions shaping the gangster films of Italy, France, Germany, Mexico, Columbia and China. The symposium is organized by Rider’s Film and Media Studies (FMS) program, which consists of a minor that approaches film and media from interdisciplinary humanities and cultural studies perspectives, providing students with a comprehensive and nuanced u nderstanding of media within their experience and the world. The symposium will include screenings and student-faculty presentations on such films as Scarface, The Godfather, Goodfellas, Bonnie and Clyde, The Usual Suspects, and Donnie Brasco, among others. For a complete listing of symposium events, times, and locations visit www.rider.edu/ events/film-symposium. These events are free and open to the public.

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Learn more about Princeton’s tuition-free, public school option at our two upcoming information sessions: 6:15 P.M. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at the Pannell Learning Center on Clay Street and 1:00 PM on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Princeton Charter School, 100 Bunn Drive Register for the 2017-18 School Year!

The lottery application deadline is March 10, 2017 at noon.

·All Princeton residents may register for the admissions lottery. (There are no registration fees.) ·There is no test or any criteria for admission other than age and residency. ·Lottery registration forms are available in English and Spanish in today’s paper and on our website, http://www.pcs.k12.nj.us/ ·Bus transportation is FREE, and is provided by the regional school district. ·PCS offers Special Education and related services in full compliance with the laws of New Jersey. ·A free and reduced lunch program is available to all families who qualify. A healthy lunch is freshly made every day and provided by a local business — D’Angelos Italian Market.

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ulty, administrators, and parents know one another at PCS. Since many students are here from kindergarten or third to eighth grade, and we have no more than 48 students in a grade, we have the opportunity to get to know students and families well. This extended family environment makes for a strong, supportive learning experience.

Strong Community: Princeton Charter School is an extraordinarily diverse and inclusive community. Although we are a

small school, we are a decidedly global community: Anyone who spends a morning at PCS will hear many different languages being spoken between parents and their children. We hear Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian on a regular basis.

Supportive Teachers: At Princeton Charter School, teachers inspire, and challenge all students to meet a high standard

of academic achievement. Teachers work hard to support students to be successful in reaching these high standards. Teachers are committed to the success of every child. We provide a full range of supports and interventions for our students. There are several mechanisms in place to ensure that every student reaches his or her highest potential. ·Communication: Teachers email, call, and meet with parents on a regular basis to provide feedback on student progress. In addition, we use a school-wide learning management system (Schoology) that allows parents to have access to assignments, class resources, and a calendar that organizes homework, tests, and major assignments. We have two rounds of in-person parent-teacher conferences in which parents can meet with each individual classroom teacher through Grade 8. ·Co-Teaching: In grades 3, 4 and 5, all language arts sections are co-taught by two certified, experienced teachers. This allows teachers to support students individually and in small groups during lessons. In grades 3 and 4, mathematics classes are similarly taught using the co-teaching model.

·Smaller Sections in Upper Grade Levels Math and English: Math and English classes meet for one hour every day. Starting in grade 5 there are four sections of math with some as small as 6 students. All students complete Algebra I by the end of 8th grade. Starting in grade 6, all English sections have only 16 students and they meet for one hour every day. ·After School Program: Certified teachers familiar with our academic program staff our After School Program. Teachers provide homework support and tutoring as needed for students in grades K - 8. Students in the After School Program also have ample opportunity for outdoor play activities and snacks. The After School Program is FREE for students according to financial need. ·Summer Academy: The school provides support for students over the summer through our 4-week Summer Academy which is FREE for any Princeton Charter School student.

Wednesday, March 1 1 p.m.: Wednesday Tea & Tour at Morven Museum and Garden in Princeton (repeats weekly). 7 p.m.: Adam Teitelbaum, AIPAC Acting National Director of Leadership Development will lead an interactive discussion about issues facing students on college campuses; Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction. 7:30 p.m.: Contra Dance with the Princeton Country Dancers at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street (repeats weekly). Thursday, March 2 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Art Salon with Grounds for Sculpture artist Ned Smyth. Join Smyth for conversation and fine food at Rat’s Restaurant. For more information, visit www.groundsforsculp ture.org. 5:30 p.m.: Screening of Neruda (2016) at Princeton Garden Theatre. Friday, March 3 11 a.m.: Free, Tiger Tales for children ages 3-5 at Cotsen Children’s Library (repeats weekly). 12:30 p.m.: Gallery Talk at Princeton University Art Museum on “African Beaded Work.” 4:30 p.m.: The Office of Religious Life at Princeton University and the Community of Sant’Egidio present “Who is a Refugee and Therefore Who Am I?” The event is part of a conference entitled Seeking Refuge: Faith-Based Approaches to Forced Migration. This event is free and open to the public. All lectures will be held at McCosh 50 at Princeton University. 6 p.m.: The C.K. Williams Reading Series at Labyrinth Bookstore showcases senior thesis students of the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing celebrated novelist Phil Klay. 8 p.m.: The Chieftains perform at McCarter Theatre. Saturday, March 4 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West Windsor Community Winter Farmers Market at Windsor Athletic Club, 99 Clarksville Road. 10:30 a.m.: Screening of Madagascar (2005) at Princeton Garden Theatre. 10:30 a.m.: Art for Families: Go Van Gogh at Princeton University Art Museum. Create your own artwork inspired by Van Gogh’s use of

Continuing Conversations on Race at Princeton Public Library. Tuesday, March 7 2 p.m.: “Photobooks: The Compact Way To Store Your Memories” with Computer Learning Instructor Georgette Rogers at the Ewing Senior and Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road. Free. Wednesday, March 8 7 p.m.: Historical Society of Princeton Annual Meeting, “Protecting Our Wisest Pursuit: Farmland Preservation in New Jersey” with Brian Schilling, Associate Extension Specialist of Agricultural Policy within Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Advance registration is required by calling (609) 921-6748 ext. 105 or emailing kristen@princetonhis tory.org; The Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street. 7:30 p.m.: Contra Dance with the Princeton Country Dancers at the Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street (repeats weekly). Thursday, March 9 10 a.m.: Volunteer Information Session for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Mercer & Burlington Counties. The meeting will be held at 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22 in Ewing. To RSVP, email Jill Duffy at jduffy@casamercer.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Princeton Winter Farmers Market inside of Princeton Public Library. 8 to 9 p.m.: Julian Zelizer, Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton University, will speaker on “American Politics in the Age of Trump” at The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. Non-member entrance fee of $5. Dessert will be served.

Starting Friday The Salesman (PG-13) Fences (PG-13) Continuing I Am Not Your Negro (PG-13) Ends Thursday Hidden Figures (PG) International Cinema Series Neruda Thu, March 2 5:30pm Saturday Family Matinees Madagascar (PG) Sat, March 4 10:30am Royal Shakespeare Company The Tempest Sun, March 5 12:30pm National Theatre Live Amadeus (NR) Tue, March 7 5 7:00pm Exhibition on Screen Revolution: New Art for a New World (NR) Wed, March 8 7:30pm Showtimes change daily Visit or call for showtimes. Hotline: 609-279-1999 PrincetonGardenTheatre.org

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colorful brushstrokes. 1:15 p.m.: We are in Exile book discussion with author Mara Cohen Ioannides at The Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. 2:15 p.m.: The Office of Religious Life at Princeton University and the Community of Sant’Egidio present “Once a Refugee, Always a Refugee? Faith-Based Welcome.” The event is part of a conference entitled Seeking Refuge: Faith-Based Approaches to Forced Migration. This event is Free and open to the public. All lectures will be held at McCosh 50 at Princeton University. 3 p.m.: Library Live at Labyrinth presents Kay Redfield Jamison: Robert Lowell, Setting the River on Fire. This event will be held at Labyrinth Books of Princeton. Sunday, March 5 9 a.m.: “The Sacred Arts: Faith and Art as Allies and Rivals” forum at All Saints Episcopal Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton. Noon to 5 p.m.: Music in March at Terhune Orchards. Enjoy local musicians each week followed by a wine tasting in the Wine Barn. 12:30 p.m.: Screening of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Tempest at Princeton Garden Theatre. 2 p.m.: Radio play “Moby Dick” presented by Metuchen-based Raconteur Radio. The show features theatrical lighting, period costumes, vintage commercials, Golden Age radio equipment and sound effects; Princeton Public Library. 2:30 P.M.: Brad Borkan introduces his new book, When Your Life Depends On It: Extreme DecisionMaking Lessons From The Antarctic. This event will be held at the Princeton Senior Resource Center. 5 p.m.: Artist Maria G. Pisano will give a lecture presentation on L’Infiorata, a Show of Flowers at Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street in Princeton. Free. 7 p.m.: Pastor Chris Edmonds, son of the late World War II hero Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds, the only United States soldier recognized as Righteous Among the Gentiles by Israel’s Yad Vashem, will deliver the 10th Annual Sacks-Wilner Memorial Lecture at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville. Monday, March 6 Recycling 7 to 9 p.m.: Members of Not In Our Town present

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“To Kill A Mockingbird” Road. A reception with the the fictional town of May- ones that she — and the Wright Holmes presents a Tickets for To Kill a At MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre cast and crew follows the comb, Alabama, in 1935, audience — are unlikely to solo show, The Secret Life Mockingbird are $18 for

Theater to Go presents To Kill a Mockingbird at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, March 17 and 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, March 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, March 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton

opening night performance on March 17. Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel by Harper Lee and adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel, the story of tomboy Scout Finch unfolds as she observes her father, lawyer Atticus Finch, take on the most controversial case of his career. Set in

Atticus is preparing for the trial of Tom Robinson, a young black man unjustly accused of raping a young white woman. As Atticus strives to prove Tom’s innocence against daunting odds, Scout learns about the imperative to do what is right over what is easy. These lessons in courage, compassion and hope are

forget. Director Ruth Markoe is excited to bring this production to Kelsey Theatre. “When this book was released, it had particular resonance due to the growing Civil Rights Movement. Theater To Go will present a companion piece on Saturday, March 25 at 2 p.m. when actress Prudence

of Harper Lee. Lee was a reclusive figure and, in this solo show, audience members will learn of her close relationships with her father and her childhood friend, Truman Capote, both of whom ultimately broke her heart. Lee did not publish another book until the controversial Go Set a Watchman in 2015.

adults, $16 for seniors, and $14 for students. Tickets for The Secret Life of Harper Lee are $15. Tickets for both shows are available at www.kelseytheatre. net or by calling the Kelsey Theatre box office at (609) 570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, with free parking available next to the theater.

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“The second period was a very good period, that is how our standard of play has to be now heading into the playoffs,” said Fogarty. “It was a fun game. We knew Yale has skill to push back, and at the same time we have a goal that is very attainable. Guys were going to be paying attention to the small details and they did a good job.” The Tiger offense did a good job as four different players, Joey Fallon, Eric Robinson, Max Veronneau and David Hallisey, scored in the victory. “We have had pretty good balance throughout the year,” said Fogarty. “It was a great goal by David. The Veronneau, (Ryan) Kuffner, (Alex) Riche line has been steady. After the 0-6-1 start, I know the guys do not care who scores goals, they just want to win. That is the mentality, which is a great mentality to have.” Meanwhile, senior star goalie Phinney showed his winning mentality, making 36 saves on the evening. “Colton was solid, that is what you expect out of him; he is a senior goalie,” said Fogarty. “He has got to make saves, he made a big save in the second period with his stick.” In Fogarty’s view, earning home ice for the playoffs is just a reward for his players sticking together through some lean times. “It feels great, we are back to .500 now which is good,” said Fogarty, whose team

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week as the Tigers host Colgate for their first home playoff series since 2010-11. “It is huge; in my career here we haven’t even sniffed it,” said Siiro. “Tonight we got a taste of what the crowd will be like and the home ice advantage that we could have. Not traveling is always good and keeping our home routine; you don’t have to miss class. It is nice.” Serving as captain this season has been a nice honor for Siiro. “It has been good, I am very thankful for it,” NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Princeton University men’s hockey said Siiro. “There is a lot of player Ryan Siiro heads up the ice in recent action. Last Saturleadership with the younger day, senior captain and forward Siiro enjoyed a special Senior guys, the junior class. I try to Night, helping Princeton defeat Yale 4-1 in the regular season go out there and set the example with my play and work finale as the Tigers clinched home ice for the opening round ethic and hopefully guys folof the ECAC Hockey playoffs. Princeton, now 13-13-3 overlow that. I don’t say a whole all, will host Colgate (8-20-6 overall) in a best-of-three series, lot, the guys are really good starting on March 3. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) in there.” went 0-1-1 against Colgate Siiro, for his part, is hoping Princeton head coach this year, falling 4-3 on No- that the series against ColFogarty credited Siiro and vember 18 before earning a gate will be the start of a big his classmates with setting 2-2 tie on January 14. playoff run. a good example for their “The guys attained their “I think it is all up to us; if younger teammates. primary goal from Septem- we play the way we can, we “It is leadership and experiber 16. To have an opportu- have seen that we have been ence that drives the train and nity to control your destiny in tight with every good team the seniors have bought into the last weekend is big. Now we have played or win the any and every role they were they get another opportu- game,” said Siiro put into this season and that nity to play at Baker Rink. “We are very confident gois why we are successful,” Every game is big for the pro- ing into this week. We have said Fogarty, whose Class Care & Rehabilitation Cent gram, you treat every Pavilion game to stay at focused on the prepaThe Luxor of 2017 includes Hayden the same and a win makes a ration and Care not &get ahead ofCenter Rehabilitation Anderson Tommy Davis, lot of the alumni happy and us. Getting another series at Ben Foster, Colton Phinney, learn from the losses. From Hobey Baker is big, just the Quin Pompi, Marlon Sabo, where we were last year to history of the rink and not and Garrett Skrbich in addiwhere we are today is a big having tonight be our last tion to Siiro. 180.” game here is pretty good.” “There are a lot of proPERSONAL PAPERWORK —Bill Alden grams that push the old playSOLUTIONS...AND MORE, INC. ers to the wayside. Center We don’t Care & Rehabilitation Are you drowning in paperwork? do that here at Princeton. We • Your own? believe in each other and the •Your parents? Care & Rehabilitation Center culture that we have estab•Your small business? Get help with: lished and the seniors are a Care & Rehabilitation Center The Luxor Pavilion at MERWICK •Paying bills and maintaining checking accounts big reason for that.” The Luxor Pavilion MERWICK Care at & Rehabilitation Center •Complicated medical insurance reimbursements Care & Rehabilitation Center Fogarty liked the way his The Luxor Pavilion at MERWICK •Quicken or organizing and filing team closed out Yale, out609-371-1466 scoring the Bulldogs 2-0 over Insured • Notary Public • www.ppsmore.com the last two periods of the The Luxor Pavilion at MERWICK Care & Rehabilitation Center Specialized Services for Seniors and Their Families, Busy Professionals contest.

or Ryan Siiro and his fellow seniors on the Princeton University men’s hockey team, there weren’t a lot of happy evenings at Baker Rink over their first three years. The Tigers posted an overall record of 15-72-6 during that span and the seniors dealt with a coaching change as Ron Fogarty succeeded Bob Prier after their freshman campaign. But Siiro and his classmates stayed tight through the ups and downs. “We have a really good class; there are really good guys in there so it is easy to stick together with them as a class through this transition,” saids Siiro. “We were all recruited by a coach with a different playing style so we know that if we want to contribute to this team, we have to buy into our role. We have all done that to the best of our ability and I think it has shown this year.” Coming into Senior Night last Saturday against visiting Yale, the Class of 2017 was poised for a memorable evening as a win over the Bulldogs would clinch home ice for the opening round of the ECAC Hockey playoffs. “The past years we haven’t had that opportunity so it has been a fun ride and tonight was an attainable goal and pretty much the only goal

we set out at the start of the year,” said Siiro, a 6’2, 220-pound native of Bloomington, Minn. The Tigers achieved that goal with aplomb, rolling to a 4-1 win over Yale before a crowd of 2,200 packing Baker Rink. Princeton, now 13-13-3 overall and 8-11-3 ECACH, will host Colgate (820-6 overall, 6-13-3 ECACH) in a best-of-three first round series starting on March 3. “With the start that we had (0-6-1) and coming back to .500 shows a lot of grit,” said Siiro. “We are just happy to be here and it is a great opportunity for us to go out and play hard.” In the win over Yale, Princeton took a 2-1 lead in the first period and never looked back. “We just stuck to the process; they had a lot of jump in the first; it was a big game for them too so they came out hard,” said Siiro, who has six points this season on a goal and five assists and 33 points in his career with 12 goals and 21 assists. “We just kept supporting; supporting is our key. As long as we keep doing that, we are able to break out pretty well and come up the ice with speed. I think that is what you saw in the second and third.” Siiro is looking forward to seeing the atmosphere next

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PU Women’s Hockey Shows Heart and Soul, Overcoming Quinnipiac in ECACH Quarters Even though the Princeton University women’s hockey team had split the first two games against Quinnipiac in the best-of-three ECAC Hockey quarterfinal series last weekend, Molly Contini was brimming with confidence heading into the decisive third game on Sunday. “We were able to win pretty convincingly yesterday,” said Princeton senior forward and assistant captain Contini, reflecting on a 2-0 win on Saturday that came after a 3-2 triple overtime loss in the opening game on Friday. “We woke up today and we knew we were the better team. We just needed to come in and work hard and we would get the win.” Contini displayed some good work early in the decisive game, tallying a power play goal 15: 06 into the contest to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead. “It was crazy, I thought Kelsey Koelzer’s shot was going to bounce in,” recalled Contini. “It was a long one from the red line; she beat the defenseman and took the defense with her. I just tried to get in front of the net, the puck came out and I tried to put it in far side.” Just over t wo minutes later, Contini assisted on a goal by Sylvia Wallin as Princeton went ahead 2-0. “That was huge; they are such a tight-checking team and a good skating team,” said Contini, a 5’8 native of Arthur, Ontario who now has 94 points in her college career on 47 goals and 47 assists. “If you have the momentum you really have to take advantage of it or else you don’t know when you are going to get a chance again. We really wanted to make sure that we capitalized when we had them on their heels a little.” In t he second per iod, eight h -ran ked Pr inceton

was on its heels, weathering a storm from the No. 10 Bobcats, who outshot the Tigers 11-3 in the period but couldn’t find the back of the net. In the third period, Princeton got back in rhythm as the teams each had 12 shots over the last 20 minutes with the Tigers holding on to win 2-1 and advance to the ECACH semis. “I think there were a lot of good blocked shots; we had a lot of chip outs,” said Contini. “Steph Neatby (freshman goalie) was huge for us. I think good teams find a way to win and we found a way to get through that period and it was a little more even in the third period. I think we picked it up.” For Contini, picking up the win over the Bobcats in her Baker Rink finale will stand as an indelible memory. “I wouldn’t have it any other way; it has been four years for us seniors,” said Contini. “From freshman year, we didn’t even make playoffs and then we were si xth and then last year with the NCAA tournament. We have just kept building every year. It is really special to finish it out on a good note at Baker.” Princeton head coach Jeff Kampersal liked the way his team started building momentum midway through the first period. “Actually the first five minutes weren’t necessarily that great tonight,” said Kampersal. “But probably around the 11 minute mark, we got the surge back. To get those two goals was huge.” The Tigers made a huge statement in rebounding from the disappointing loss in the series opener which saw Princeton squander a 2-0 lead. “To have that tough loss on Friday and come back and almost shut them out twice was pretty awesome,”

said Kampersal, whose team improved to 20-9-3 and will play host and third-ranked Clarkson (27- 4-5) in the ECACH semis on March 4 with the winner advancing to the title game the next day against the victor of the Cornell/St. Lawrence semifinal. “They have a lot of guts, heart and soul; there were so many blocked shots that happened out there, there were little chips off the wall and things like that. They made enough plays to win the game and Neatby is awesome in net when it breaks down. She is really good back there.” Neatby, for her part, was inspired by the way her teammates repeatedly dropped to the ice to thwart Bobcat shot attempts. “It was amazing, I loved every minute of it,” said the 6’0 Neatby, who made 29 saves in the win. “M y t e a m m a t e s w e r e blocking shots left and right. I really didn’t have that much work in the first period. It was crazy, they were diving all over the place, playing their hearts out. It was awesome.” Like Kampersal, Neatby is proud of the heart the Tigers exhibited this weekend. “I think it was pretty tough for us all, we showed good resilience,” added Neatby. “In my mind, we played technically four games so it was pretty intense. I think we just showed that we can do anything.” In Kampersal’s view, his group of seniors, which has been dubbed the “Magnificent 7,” and includes Cassidy Tucker, Morgan Sly, Audrey Potts, Fiona McKenna, Kelsey Koelzer, Molly Strabley, and Contini, made the difference in the hard-fought battle with the Bobcats. “It is indicative of having the seven seniors on the team that can urge the rest of them on,” said Kampersal, reflecting on advancing past the quarterfinals of the ECAC playoffs for the first time since 2005-06. “They lost one of their

seniors. We had a greater number of seniors and that paid off for us.” That force of will could prove pivotal as Princeton looks to upset powerhouse Clarkson, which went 2-0 against the Tigers in regular season meetings this winter, posting a 4-2 win on November 5 and a 3-1 victory on February 11. “We are definitely go ing to be ready for them; I thought we played a really good game both times,” said Kampersal. “I think we were one goal with an empty net in each game. Hopefully we go in there and play strong. It will be a good experience for our players for sure. People were coming in last year saying where are the Ivies at in that Final 4 tournament. We are here and we are coming.” Contini, for her part, believes that the Tigers are coming into the game with a lot of confidence. “They are are a very disciplined team, they have some very good players,” said Contini. “We have played them two games really closely. We probably could have beaten them on the road so I think we are excited to get another crack at them and hopefully be able to handle them. It is one game, that is different for us so we are just going to work hard and anything can happen.” The team’s group of seniors is excited for t he chance to extend their careers deep into March. “I think we are all on the same page; we just want to keep this going as long as possible,” said Contini. “None of us are really ready to say goodbye. We are just focusing on one game at a time and hopefully we will keep this going for a couple of more weeks.” —Bill Alden

Koelzer Hit 100-Point Career Milestone Along the Way As Tiger Women’s Hockey Prevailed in ECACH Series After the Princeton Universit y women’s hockey team fell 3-2 to Quinnipiac in a triple overtime marathon last Friday in the opening game of a best-of-three ECAC Hockey quarterfinal series, Kelsey Koelzer was sore but not discouraged as she hit the ice at Baker Rink a day later. “There are obviously bumps and bruises with six periods, there were a lot of blocked shots but that is something we pride ourselves on,” said Princeton senior star defenseman and captain Koelzer, a 5’9 native of Horsham, Pa. “I think overall we know all the work we put in throughout the year, all the skating we do and all the conditioning and all the extra stuff that we do. It is for that type of moment. It didn’t go our way yesterday. We know we are in good shape and we would be able to take it to them today.” The Tigers took it to the Bobcats early on Saturday, taking a 1-0 lead as Koelzer assisted on a goal by Kimiko Marinacci with 5:51 left in the first period. “It was a garbage goal, which is what we knew it was going to take,” said Koelzer. “We needed to be grinding out in the corners, moving the puck to the open areas, hitting the point, and then taking advantage of the space we were given.” Nearly two minutes later, Princeton doubled its lead as senior Cassidy Tucker ripped a shot into the top of the net. “Getting that goal was huge, it gave us a little bit of a cushion,” said Koelzer. “We had to just keep playing this style of game, it is

going to come. We had to keep battling and funnel pucks to the net.” Over the rest of the contest, the Princeton defense held the fort as the Tigers prevailed 2-0, forcing a decisive Game 3. “It s t ar t s a l l ove r ; it starts on the backcheck to the dump ins and just taking pride in our systems, in our forechecks and our backchecks,” said Koelzer reflecting on Princeton’s defensive effort. “Ultimately in the d-zone, it is making sure that we are being aggressive and picking up the second kid and picking up the slot people. They definitely had some good chances in the third period but Neatby (freshman goalie Steph Neatby) was up to the task. It was really good defense from the defensemen blocking shots and the forwards blocking shots. Molly Contini had a huge block at the end of the game.” A day later, Koelzer seized an opportunity to make history, scoring her 100th career point on a first period assist as Princeton topped the Bobcats 2-1 to win the series and advance to an ECACH semis matchup at top-seeded and No. 3 Clarkson on March 4. “You read the articles and they mention things like that,” said Koelzer, reflecting on the 100-point milestone as she now has 39 goals and 61 assists and is just the third Princeton defenseman ever to reach the 100-point mark in a career. “I really think that in the game, it is just doing whatever needs to be done to pick up the loose pucks and give that extra effort and just make sure we are winning the game. It is more ‘if I can help the team and if it happens, it happens.’” While Koelzer relished her final weekend at Baker Rink, she wants to keep playing for a lot longer. “It is a little bit surreal; it is bittersweet,” said Koelzer. “We get to play hockey up at Clarkson and maybe go to the NCAA tournament. All of our attention is on winning the game and keeping the season going.” —Bill Alden

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JUMPING FOR JOY: Princeton University women’s hockey player Carly Bullock celebrates after scoring a goal for Princeton last Friday against Quinnipiac in Game 1 of the ECAC Hockey quarterfinals. After falling 3-2 in triple overtime on Friday, Princeton bounced back to win 2-0 on Saturday and 2-1 on Sunday to prevail in the best-of-three series. The eighth-ranked Tigers, now 20-93, head to the ECACH Final Four where they will host and play third-ranked Clarkson (27-4-5) in the semis on March 4. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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After losing its first two Ivy League games this winter, the Princeton University women’s basketball team did some soul searching. “We didn’t start the Ivy season the way we wanted to and it put a little fire in our bellies,” said Princeton senior guard and co-captain Smith. “We decided that we were going to take control of our season. It started with everyone on the team saying that we are going to start playing our game.” The Tigers raised the level of their game after that, proceeding to win seven straight games heading into last weekend. “I think really homing in defensively, playing personnel against teams, and locking them down,” said Smith, a 6’1 native of Twinsburg, Ohio reflecting on the team’s recent surge. “It is having fun on offense and playing the offense that we know and that we play well.” With Princeton playing its final regular season games this year at Jadwin Gym last weekend as it hosted Columbia and Cornell with the annual Senior Night ceremony taking place before the game with the Big Red, Smith was savoring the team’s progress. “Jadwin is home for us so these last two games are going to be meaningful for us,” said Smith. “It means so much just thinking about how everyone is developing.” On Friday against Columbia, the Tigers took another step in that development process, pulling away to a 78-54 win over the Lions. “We had four in double figures,” said Smith, who tallied 15 points with two rebounds, a steal, and an assist in the victory. “We are peaking at the right time so it means a lot to me that this is where we are right now.” B y b e at i ng C olu mbia, Princeton clinched a topfour finish in the league

standings and a spot in the upcoming Ivy tournament. In Smith’s view, defensive intensity paved the way for the win as the Tigers broke open a game that saw them leading 35-28 at halftime. “We came in after halftime and we wanted to focus on defense, doing the things that we didn’t do so well in the first half and playing defense as a team,” said Smith. “We were all just very excited, stretching our legs towards the end of it. We are ready to finish off the season sharp.” P r i nce ton h e ad coach Courtney Banghart is excited about the leadership she is getting from seniors Smith, Taylor Brown, and Jackie Reyneke this winter. “I give all the credit in the world to the seniors because they made sure this was about our journey and not about any one result,” said Banghart. “We have had four knee surgeries this season. It has just been one of those years. The fact that we have four to play and we are playing for an Ivy title, there is no other reason than our three seniors.” Banghart credits Smith with being a catalyst of Princeton‘s eight-game winning streak. “It is a stats game and if you look that eight-game run here in the league just see her stats,” said Banghart of Smith, who is now averaging 7.4 points a game. “In the league it comes down to a time where you have to lead by example. The way that Vanessa is approaching the preparedness, the way she is staying engaged with what we are asking her to do offensively with her classmate Taylor Brown and Jackie Reyneke, with her energy off the bench. They are leading by example and that is what we need. This is not anyone else’s time but our seniors.” In the win over Columbia, the Tigers showed energy at

both ends of the court. “I thought defensively it was pretty consistent all across the board; it was a really tightly called game,” said Banghart. “Offensively, we did what we do in the second half which is to be willing to create for other people off the dribble. Our post game was more dominant. It is hard to come out after not playing well in the first half. That is my team, as it gets harder, they get better.” While Princeton suffered a hard loss as it fell 55-44 to Cornell on Saturday to see its eight-game winning streak snapped, Banghart is thrilled with the team’s progress as it has gone through its Ivy campaign. “We are just a better team; we needed January,” said Banghart. “We are way better defensively. This group has found their relentless grit and they also play with much more confidence on of fense. We are get ting more from our pieces so it is not Bella (Alarie) with 30 and everybody else with six. We had almost six players in double figures in these games. So offensively it is people playing with confidence.” With the Ivy tourney taking place on March 11-12 at the Palestra in Philadelphia, Banghart is confident that the Tigers, now 14-10 overall and 8-3 Ivy, will keep playing with grit. “I am thrilled,” said Banghart, whose team wraps up regular season play with games at Harvard on March 3, at Dartmouth on March 4, and at Penn on March 7. “Obviously, we could just as easily not be in a great spot but heck yeah the tournament is going to be awesome.” Smith, for her part, is looking for a great postseason run. “We are confident and we are excited,” said Smith. “We are honored to be able to punch a ticket in the tournament tonight but we have our eyes on the prize and it is getting better one game at a time.” —Bill Alden

Senior Hardej Scores 2 Goals to Trigger Rally But PU Men’s Lacrosse Falls 10-8 to Hofstra

there at the end, that is the type of lacrosse that we want to play. We just waited too long to get started.” After piling up a total of going to hit the pipe.” Having scored four goals 32 goals in starting 2-0, the With Hardej contributing in three games this season Princeton University men’s two goals, Princeton went after notching three goals lacrosse team ran into a on a 6-3 run to narrow the all last spring in an injuryroadblock against Hofstra gap to 8-7 midway through marred junior season, Hardlast Saturday. the fourth quarter but could ej is primed for a big final With its high-powered at- get no closer than that, fall- campaign. tack getting stifled by the ing 10-8 to the Pride. “I think that offensively, Pride, Princeton found itself “We went to one set,” there is just a lot more contrailing 4-1 at halftime. said Hardej in assessing fidence with age,” noted Princeton senior midfielder Princeton’s late rally. “It Hardej, a 6’6, 225-pound Adam Hardej acknowledged was run hard and move it native of Hingham, Mass. that a gritty Hofstra defense forward and just be ready “Our defense is playing was a thorn in the side for to shoot.” really well and I think that the Tigers in the early stages Hardej proved his readi- gives us confidence on the of the contest. ness to shoot as he scored offensive end to take some “Whenever you are play- just 47 seconds after Cur- chances. There is a new ing a new team I think it rier’s tally, coming up with coaching staff; things are takes a little getting used the ball in a scrum in the clicking with them. I think to, with their slide packages crease area and firing it into it is more prone to my skill and where they are coming the back of the net at close set as a big space dodger.” range. from,” said Hardej. Moving out to midfield “It just bounced my way,” f rom at tack has helped “We have some specific systems in place and we said Hardej, “I was lucky Hardej find the range. “I like were prepared for them but enough that I was crashing being above the goal; I am it takes a little time to get the goal so I could pick it up definitely looking to shoot,” and get it off.” going.” added Hardej. Early in the fourth quarter, At halftime, the message “I am happier at the 15. It from the Princeton coaches Hardej ripped a shot that was nice playing down low centered on getting back to one-hopped past the Hofstra to have that experience and goalie to narrow the gap to understand the offense betbasics. “It just came down to beat- 7-6. ter. It has all come together “It was good; any goals in this year.” ing your guy one-on-one and going to the cage hard,” re- a game like that when we Hardej and the 2-1 Tigers are coming from behind are will need to come together called Hardej. To: ___________________________ “I think we were looking so much adrenaline,” said quicker this Friday when From: _________________________ Date & Time: for the perfect shot a little Hardej. “It is intense when they host __________________ third-ranked Johns you are looking to come Hopkins (4-0). bit in the beginning of the Here is a proof of your ad, scheduled to run ___________________. game and we just simpli- from behind.” my experience it is Please check thoroughly and pay attention to“From the following: While thespecial Tigers ran out always fied the game to itbeat your something that we Hardej believes the have really looked forward man andcheck move mark it onewill more (Your tell of ustime, it’s okay) late rally can help the Tigers to,” said Hardej, reflecting time.” forward. After falling behind 5-1� going on the matchup with peren� Phone number Fax number � Address � Expiration Date “I think we just took too nial power Hopkins. five minutes into the second half, a goal from Princeton long to get going,” said “There are parts of tosenior star Zach Currier with Hardej, reflecting on a day day that I think will help 2:58 left in the third quarter which saw freshman star against them. I think if we got the Tigers on the come- Michael Sowers tally three went in with three wins, it goals and an assist, to lead would have been easy to be back trail. “We had a lot of bounces Princeton with Currier chip- a little too comfortable. Now that weren’t going our way,” ping in one goal and two we will have fiery practices said Hardej. “It just took one assists, and senior Gavin this week and be ready to to get it moving, get the con- McBride contributing a goal go for what is always a big fidence back, and to realize and an assist. game.” “We will walk out of this that we can get it in the back —Bill Alden of the net and it isn’t always game thinking we felt good 29 • TOWN TOPICS, PRINCETON, N.J., WEDNESDAY, mARCh 1, 2017

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After Helping PU Football Win 2 Ivy Titles, Perry Heading Home to Take Helm of Bryant As the offensive coordinator for the Princeton University football team over the last seven seasons, James Perry favored a fast and physical approach. Employing a no-huddle, up-tempo style under Perry’s guidance, Princeton rolled to a share of the 2013 Ivy League title, setting league records for points (43.7) and yards (511.6) per game in an 8-2 campaign. Last fall, using a two-quarterback system that kept foes off balance, Princeton earned a second league title in four years, leading the Ivies in points (34.6) and yards (415.5) per contest. Perry’s rise up the coaching ladder had mirrored the relentless brand of football he has taught his players. Upon graduating from Brown in 2000 after a brilliant career that saw him set a slew of passing records as one of the greatest quarterbacks in Ivy history, Perry took a job as assistant coach with Dartmouth in 2001. From there, he had assistant coaching stints at Williams College (2002-04), Maryland (2004-05), Delaware (2006), and Brown (2007-2010) before coming to Princeton as offensive coordinator. Now, Perry, 39, is taking a major step, getting named as the head coach of the Bryant University football program, both achieving a professional goal and enjoying a homecoming as the school is located in Smithfield, R.I., about 10 miles from his col-

lege alma mater. “I have been itching at it, to be honest, for a couple of years,” said Perry, who has three young children with his wife Abby, a Brown alumna. “It had to be the right spot for the family. Once you start doing that, the opportunities really shrink. The likelihood that I am going to go to the middle of the country and move the family there isn’t very good. There are not that many jobs out there. Not only did I feel that I prepared well for this, I instantly identified it as a really unique and special opportunity for me and the family. Our connections to Rhode Island are ready made.” While Perry initially got into coaching as a way to keep in condition in case he got a shot at playing pro football, he quickly realized he had found his calling. “My first year in coaching was at Dartmouth and in the back of my head, I actually thought that this would be a good way to stay in shape in case I was able to get another opportunity to play,” said Perry, who played in NFL Europe and the Arena Football League after his Brown career. “By the end of the year of coaching, I said this is what I want to do.” It is not surprising that Perry came to that conclusion, considering that coaching is the Perry family business as his father, Ernest, and five of his siblings have been, or are coaches.

“I was lucky, I had a lot of connections to make stuff happen from a coaching perspective as far as getting started because I had brothers and a dad who all coached,” said Perry. In Perry’s view, his stop at Williams, where he worked under Dick Farley, solidified his desire to stay in coaching. “The biggest thing about working for him was if I didn’t already enjoy football enough, I totally loved it at the point,” said the affable Perry, a native of Andover, Mass. who has retained his Boston accent. “He is a guy that makes coaching the game a lot of fun. He always had a lot of respect for his assistants. I directly draw on what I still do to this day from my experience with him.” Perry drew on some lessons from one of his brothers in adapting his trademark up-tempo style. “My brother John is a New Hampshire guy and he worked with Chip Kelly (former head coach of Oregon, the Philadelphia Eagles, and San Francisco 49ers) in those early 2000 years when Chip was star ting to bring up-tempo to New Hampshire,” said Perry. “I would always be on the outside looking in. Ultimately John became a head coach and he employed it with great success. That was a big influence with the uptempo stuff.” Ending up coaching at his

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HEADING HOME: James Perry, center, enjoys the moment with Bryant University Director of Athletics Bill Smith and Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley after he was named as the head coach of the school’s football program this January. Perry served as the offensive coordinator for the Princeton University football team for the last seven seasons. Employing a no-huddle, up-tempo style under Perry’s guidance, Princeton won Ivy League titles in 2013 and 2016. For Perry, a record-breaking quarterback at Brown University, taking the helm at Bryant amounts to a homecoming as the school is located about 10 miles from his alma mater. (Photo Courtesy of Bryant Athletic Communications)

alma mater under his college coach Phil Estes gave Perry a deeper look at what it takes to lead a team. “That is a huge influence on me, seeing how to run a football program like he has done for now 20 years is incredible,” said Perry. “It is how to do things right; with the clip that he was won at and how high they achieve off the field as well. Sometimes people t hrow arou nd ‘s omeone is the best coach at that school.’ Phil is literally the best coach in Brown’s history.” In 2010, Perry took his talents to Ivy rival Princeton, moving up to offensive coordinator and developing an immediate bond with new Tiger head coach Bob Surace. “Going to the offensive coordinator position was a big promotion,” said Perry. “I had been introduced a little bit to Princeton and I had a way to connect with Bob to make it happen. I wouldn’t want to be leaving for the rival but I was QB coach and I was able to become the offensive coordinator. It was a neat progression.” Things didn’t go so neatly at first as Princeton posted back-to back 1-9 seasons in the first two years of the Surace regime. By 2012, Perry sensed that the program had turned the corner and focused on imparting that confidence to his players. “It is making sure that the kids knew how much better we had become,” said Perry, reflecting on the team’s 5-5 campaign. “Sometimes as a coach, you k now how you are practicing. You know that, even though you lost a close game, that we played really well. As a coach who has coached 16 years, other people might not see that.”

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The next season, Princeton played really well, rolling up impressive offensive numbers on the way to the Ivy title. “That we were not only able to win the championship but would win so many close games was due to a belief that it was going to happen,” said Perry. “It was a testament to a lot of that hard work that we put in and what Bob had instilled in the program at that point. When you are in the midst of it, it was just a lot of fun. Throughout those close games, universally everybody had confidence that we would win. That is a pretty remarkable thing in and of itself.” Last fall, Princeton showed remarkable resilience, bouncing back from a crushing 23-20 overtime loss to Harvard in late October to reel off four straight wins and tie Penn for the league crown. “One of my most proud moments in all of coaching was in the heels of that heartbreaking overtime loss to Harvard just how well we practiced the whole week and how badly we hammered Penn (28-0),” said Perry. “T he k ids were really amazing because that was a home game and rival game and we lost it in overtime in a very difficult way but Tuesday came around and the kids were incredible. It was a great lesson; I will refer back to that a lot with the teams I coach at Bryant. Whether we have a win or a tough loss, being able to come back out there on Tuesday and practice hard is really the key.” Over his time at Princeton, Perry learned a lot of key lessons from Surace. “Bob does a really good job of managing a whole team through the ups and downs of the season,” said Perry, lauding Surace for creating a family-friendly atmosphere around the program. “In the off season, he maintains a steady hand. Football is a very passionate sport. At practice and in the games, it is important to have passion but especially in the offseason and team management decisions, having that steady hand that

Bob has is something I will try to bring to Bryant.” As he gets up and running in his new job, Perry has already developed a passion for Bryant. “The school just blows me away, the more I learn about it, the more excited I am to be here,” said Perry. “I couldn’t speak more highly of it, it has been awesome. Every school has its own unique way of doing things so it is almost like no matter what you have done or what you have been exposed to, there are things that are particular to Bryant that you have to navigate. It is one of the type of places where a half dozen coaches come in within the first week of me being here and trying to help me navigate finishing this recruiting class.” Recruiting was at the top of Perry’s to-do list upon taking the helm. “I am immersed in it; the biggest challenge is that in recruiting conversations normally you have weeks, if not months, to do that,” said Perry, who ended up attracting a class of 29 by the February 1 signing day that included players from eight different states, including 17 signees from New England and five from the state of Rhode Island. “I am having a singular sit down and I have another appointment to get to, not only is it rushed but I have to keep on time.” Now Perry is looking to spend qualit y time w ith the players returning from a Bulldogs team that went 5-6 in 2016. “I think we need, in order to play the way we want, to have a huge winter,” said Perry. “How we lift, run, and train for the next eight weeks is so critical.” Perry, for his part, is confident that he can can make a huge impact at Bryant. “The school and the football program have made g re at s t r ide s and g re at grow th over the last 10 years, including the transition to Division I,” said Perry. “It allows me the opportunity to have a longer horizon to watch the program grow around me so I am excited about that.” —Bill Alden

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THREE-PEAT: Members of the Princeton University men’s track team celebrate after winning the Ivy League Heptagonal Indoor Championships at The Armory in New York City last Sunday. It marked the third straight Ivy indoor title for the Tigers and the 20th in program history. Princeton ended up with 135 points to pull away from runner-up Cornell, who finished with 93. Individual victors for Princeton on the final day of action included junior Carrington Akosa in the 60-meter dash, junior Mitchel Charles in the shot put, and senior Xavier Bledsoe in the high jump. (Photo Courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications)

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Devin Cannady came up big as the Princeton University men’s basketball team defeated Cornell 75-60 last Saturday to clinch at least a share of the Ivy League regular season title. Sophomore guard Cannady scored a game-high 26 points for the Tigers, who posted their 15th straight win and moved to 19-6 overall and 12-0 Ivy. Princeton will wrap up regular season action by hosting second place Harvard (18-7 overall, 10-2 Ivy) on March 3 and Dartmouth (6-19 overall, 3-9 Ivy) on March 4. The Ivy championships will be held from March 11-12 at the Palestra in Philadelphia. ———

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Olivia Hompe triggered the offense as the 12thranked Princeton University women’s lacrosse team defeated Virginia 17-10 last Saturday. Senior star Hompe tallied six goals and an assist to help the Tigers improve to 2-0. Princeton will look to keep on the winning track when it hosts Loyola on March 1 and Brown on March 5. ———

ter polo team edged No. 25 Harvard 7-6 last Saturday at DeNunzio Pool to remain undefeated. Senior star goalie and Olympic gold medalist Johnson made 10 saves as the Tigers improved to 7-0. Princeton is next in action when it competes in the Crimson Invitational at Cambridge, Mass. from March 3-5. ———

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Kate Feeley completed a memorable weekend the Princeton University women’s squash team fell 7-2 to Trinity in the the third place match in the Howe Cup national team championships last Sunday at Jadwin Gym. Sophomore Feeley posted a five-game win at No. 8 to go 3-0 at the competition. Freshman Morgan Steelman picked up the other victory for the Tigers in the loss to Trinity, prevailing at No. 9. Princeton finishes the season with a record of 12-5 in dual matches. The Tiger players will wrap up the season by competing in the College Squash Association Individuals from March 3-5 in Hanover, N.H. ———

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The 4x800 relay provided a highlight on the final day of action as the Princeton University women’s track team tied for fourth at the Ivy League Heptagonal Indoor Championships at The Armory in New York City last weekend. T he quar tet of Jack ie Berardo, Zoe Sims, Anna Jurew and K at ie Hans s brought home a victory in the 4x800 on Sunday. In action on Saturday, Princeton had two individual victors as senior Julia Ratcliffe won the weight throw and senior Alliosn Harris placed first in the pole vault. Harvard scored 129 points to win the team title with Princeton and Cornell each getting 81 as they tied for fourth. ———

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PHS Boys’ Hockey Builds on OT Win at Southern, Stunning Top-Seeded Morris Knolls in State Quarters Playing at eighth-seeded S out her n in t he second round of the state Public A tournament last Thursday, the ninth-seeded Princeton High boys’ hockey team realized it faced a big test. “We knew that Southern would have a good team and we obviously had to go on the road,” said PHS head coach Terence Miller. “We took that underdog role again; we knew we would be in for a battle.” It t ur ned out to be a bumpy ride for the Little Tigers as they fell behind 1-0 and 2-1. “We fell down, they scored first and we managed to tie it,” said Miller.

“Twice we had to bounce back. They scored again and we answered right back which was good’ we tied it a minute later. To bounce back twice on them was important, you don’t want to go into a deep hole when you are on the road.” With the foes knotted at 2-2 headed at the end of regulation, Miller was confident that PHS would ultimately come through. “We felt confident going into overtime; we felt like we started to lean on them a little bit and we were getting the better of the play,” said Miller, who got goals from junior Justin Joyce and senior star Brendon

McCormick in regulation. “We felt like we had momentum on our side heading into the extra session.” PHS ended up prevailing as freshman star Aidan Trainor scored with 1:30 left in overtime on an assist by McCormick. “Aidan once again comes through in the clutch for us,” said Miller. “He really doesn’t play like a freshman. He and Brendon have a chemistry.” Last Monday, Trainor came through again, scoring four goals as PHS stunned topseeded Morris Knolls 5-2 in the Public A quarterfinals. The Little Tigers, now 193-4, will face 13th-seeded

Watchung Hills in the Public A semis on March 2 at the Codey Arena in South Orange with the winner advancing to the title game on March 6. In Miller’s view, the team’s group of seniors have set the tone in the historic postseason run as PHS has reached the state semis for the first time. “It is a special senior class,” said Miller, whose Class of 2017 includes Sawyer Peck, Eamonn McDonald, Tooker Callaway, Zach Bouchenoir, Pascal Meier, and Anthony Trainor in addition to McCormick. “I have had a lot of these guys since 8th grade, guys like Eamonn, Tooker, Sawyer, and Brendon. You add a kid like Pascal this year; it is a really special group. They

really take the reins and the guys all look up to them. They have done a good job in that regard.” Coming into the clash against powerhouse Morris Knolls, the 2014 state champion, Miller had the sense that PHS wouldn’t be intimidated. “At the end of the day, we realized how good they are but at the same time we are pretty good too,” said Miller, who got 23 saves from star goalie Peck on the win over Morris Knolls. “We look to embrace that underdog mentality on the road. We want to play a smart, simple road game. With our senior class and

our experience, a lot of these kids have been playing a lot of minutes since freshman year, I don’t think the game or the spot will really be too much for them. We can play with anybody.” By sticking to that game plan, PHS could find itself playing for a state title. “We had a good year; we really wanted to make sure that we had a good run in the states to solidify the season that we have had,” said Miller. “We haven’t had a lot of state tournament success in recent years. We haven’t been to quarterfinals since 2000.” —Bill Alden

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In the last few weeks of the season, the Princeton Day School boys’ basketball team suffered some disappointing playoff defeats. PDS fell 76-73 on a buzzer-beater in the state Prep B semis to Morristown-Beard on February 12 and then dropped a tough 53-47 loss five days later to crosstown rival Princeton High in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament. But the Panthers were able to end the season on a high note as they defeated Robbinsville 55-38 in a Mercer County Tournament consolation game on February 20 to wrap up the winter. “ T h e r e a r e n ot m a ny teams that get to win their last game of the season,” said PDS head coach Tim Williams. “It really helped to lessen the disappointment from the setback to PHS. Since it was a home game, we were fortunate enough to win and sub out the seniors at the end of the game so they could get their ovations. Ultimately, it wasn’t exactly the way we pictured it but having a win on your home court in your last game of the season was really nice.” The victor y culminated another nice season for the Panthers as they finished 18-9 coming off a 201516 campaign which saw PDS win the state Prep B crown. “It was great, it was a success,” said William in assessing the season. “We had some really lofty goals. We came away with the Solebury Tip-off championship and started off well and did what we wanted to do there. One of our goals was to return to the Prep state championship game and win there. Although we didn’t, losing to Mo-Beard, the eventual state champions, by a last second buzzer beater shoot with a hand right in his face, there is nothing to be ashamed or sad about. As a coaching staff, we felt we did a lot of really good things in that game and we were happy with it.” Williams was very happy with what senior and co-captain Chase Lewis has given the program, starring from day one as a freshman.

“Chase has been in the mix for four years, a three-year captain, he has been one of our top scorers for all four years, either our leading scorer or definitely one of the top guys,” said Williams of Lewis, who averaged 13.3 points a game this year and passed the 1,000-point mark in his Panther career. “I can’t say enough about him, not only his contributions but his leadership. To be able to be a captain for three years, is just amazing. I don’t know if anyone here has ever done that.” Senior for ward John McArthur, who transferred to PDS from Robbinsville in 2015, made a huge contribution in his two seasons with the program. McArthur hit the 1,000-point in his high school career in February and averaged 21.5 points a contest this season. “John obviously made an immediate impact; he did what we asked him to do, he is a very selfless player,” said Williams. “When we needed him to play inside, he anchored us inside. We played him a little more outside this year on the wing because he worked really hard improving his wing skills. He did a nice job there.” Another senior, co-captain Paul Franzoni, did everything asked of him as well. “Paul has been a starter for three years and he has been a captain for t wo years,” said Williams. “A l t h o u g h t h e t h i n g s he did for our team didn’t show up on the stat line, you might see him with one or two points and four or five rebounds. It may not seem like he contributed all that much but he is doing all the little things. He is moving the ball when we need it moved, he is playing defense, he is communicating, and he is organizing. The things he helped do preseason, in practice, and in postseason, just creating a wonderful team environment were invaluable to our team.” Seniors Hassan Ladiwala and Zach Dudeck also added to the team environment. “Hassan started a number of games for us this year and always led by example with his energy, his effort, and

DIGGING DEEP: Princeton Day School boys’ basketball player David “Diggy” Coit dribbles up the court in recent action. Sophomore guard Coit enjoyed a superb campaign, averaging a teamhigh 21.7 points a game as PDS went 18-9. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

his positive attitude, and we could not have asked for a better senior,” said Williams. “Zach Dudeck just joined this year, he has been mainly a standout soccer and baseball player for us. Although he didn’t get a ton of playing time, he was one of these guys who did everything you asked him to do. It was a great lift, pushing all of the guys to work harder every day.” The play of sophomore star guard David “Diggy” Coit gave the Panthers a lift all winter. “Diggy did great, he had a fabulous year by all accounts,” said Williams of Coit, the team’s leading scorer with an average of 21.7 points a game. “He worked tremendously hard; he knew he was going to have a good year because of the work he put in this summer and the fall. He really wanted to assert himself a little more offensively. He improved his defense and he improved his conditioning overall, he just stepped up across the board.” It was a tough year for promising sophomore guard Craig Wrenn as he was sidelined for most of the winter due to an injury. “Because of his injuries he only got to play four games,” said Williams. “He broke his wrist before the season began and then he came in and played a couple of games in early January and hurt his knee. He was one of the ones we really expected to make a big contribution this year. He expected the same because he worked very hard in the offseason. He was looking to be in the starting lineup and be in the top six, seven guys, and it was taken away from him sadly. I hope he has better luck next year.” Fr e s h m a n s t a r J a y l i n Champion showed that he has the potential to become one of the top players to come through the PDS program in years, averaging 9.5 points a game and displaying flashes of brilliance. “We knew that Jay was a great talent coming out of our middle school and he had some really great games,” said Williams. “He gave us a lift offensively. It is always tough for freshmen coming in. He stepped right in and started playing from the start. Once he gets a better handle on the schemes that we are trying to throw in defensively, he is going to explode and go through the roof.” In Williams’ view, the biggest positive to come out of the season was the mental toughness and character the players exhibited in dealing with adversity. “I am just really so pleased overall with our guys and the way they stayed focused over the year,” said Williams, noting that Lewis, Wrenn, and Champion were all sidelined with injuries at some point during the season. “They overcame so much. We even had a wave of the flu that went through us in January. All through that time, we were mixing lineups and guys just continued to step up and continued to do the right thing and achieve. The way they bonded together was incredible.” —Bill Alden

Ending PDS Girls’ Hockey Career With a Bang, David Scores in Finale as Panthers Top Mater Dei After playing her first two years of high school hockey at the Pomfret School (Conn.) as a boarding student, Julie David returned to New Jersey in the fall of 2015 and joined t he Princeton Day School girls’ program. It didn’t take long for David to find a comfort level upon starting to skate with the Panthers. “It was easy because of club hockey, I knew a lot of the players,” said David, who had played several years with the Princeton Tiger Lilies before heading to New England. “I came in as a junior and I had classes with freshmen and sophomores so I got to know all the underclassmen. It was all welcoming.” It did take David a while to get up to speed on the ice for PDS as she recovered from a knee injury. “I had ACL surger y at Pomfret; last year I had to wear a brace and this year I didn’t have to,” said David. At full strength this year, David has emerged as a steady contributor at forward, helping the Panthers advance to the state Prep championship game and then take third in the WIHLMA (Women’s Interscholastic Hockey League of the Mid-Atlantic) playoffs. Last Thursday, David was excited to end her career on a high note as PDS hosted Mater Dei in its season finale and held its annual Senior Night celebration. “I was extremely nervous and ready to go,” said David, reflecting on the pregame ceremonies as the five senior players and their families were introduced one by one with their away jerseys hanging at one end of the rink to signal the occasion. “I was emot ional, but probably not as much as Kiely (French), Kristi (Serafin), Annika (Asplundh), and Allison (Klei).” Emotions ran high for David as she scored a third period goal to put the finishing touch on a 5-2 win for the Panthers. “I honestly thought I was going to miss the puck from Kristin,” said David with a laugh, reflecting on her tally which came on a breakaway that saw her swoop to goal and flick the puck past the Mater Dei goalie. David, for her part, is going to miss competing for

the season with 13 points on five goals and eight assists as the team went 15-11-2. “It was definitely uphill. We PDS. “We progressed well; went all out last weekend at it could have been a lot the WIHLMA.” worse with all of the inju—Bill Alden ries,” said David, who ended

FINISHING STRONG: Princeton Day School girls’ hockey player Julie David heads up the ice in recent action. Last Thursday, senior forward David ended her career on a high note, scoring a third period goal as PDS defeated Mater Dei 5-2 in its season finale. The win lifted the Panthers to a final record of 15-11-2. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Basketball: Unable to get its offense going, Stuart fell 55-28 to Hopewell Valley in a Mercer County Tournament consolation contest last Wednesday. Sophomore star Bey-Shana Clark scored 10 points to lead the Tartans as they finished the season with a record of 18-10.

PHS Boys’ Basketball: Zahrion Blue scored 11 points but it wasn’t enough as 13thseeded PHS fell 63-41 to fourth-seeded Marlboro in the opening round of the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional tournament last Monday. The Little Tigers finished the season with a record of 12-14. ——— Girls’ Basketball : Running into a buzz-saw, 15thseeded PHS lost 56-25 to second-seeded South Brunswick in the opening round of the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional tournament last Monday. Sophomore Catherine Dyevich scored a teamhigh 10 points for the Little Tigers in a losing cause as they ended the winter with a final record of 6-19. ——— Wrestling: Sophomore Alec Bobchin had a big weekend at the Region 5 competition

at Hunterdon Central, taking fourth at 126 pounds and booking a spot at the NJSIAA State Championships at Atlantic City slated for March 3-5. Senior star James Verbeyst just missed out on qualifying for Atlantic City at 160, ending his PHS career with a program record of 118 wins after advancing to the semifinals.

Local Sports Dillon Youth Basketball February 25 Results

In action last Saturday in the 4th/5th grade boys’ division of the Dillon Youth Basketball League, Princeton Pi defeated Cross Culture 3022 as Owen Biggs scored 15 points to lead the way in the win. Frank McLaughlin scored a game-high 16 points in the loss for Cross Culture. McCaffrey’s topped Bon Appetit 42-32 behind a balanced scoring attack from Tarak Jayachandran (13 points), Remmick Granozio (12 points) and Alex Winters (11 points). Kian Bragg scored 11 points in the loss. Alchemist & Barrister defeated Conte’s 44-32, getting led by strong performances from A.J. Surace (24 points) and Travis Petrone (13 points). Joshua Trotman scored 11 points in the losing effort for Conte’s. In the 6th/7th grade boys’ division, Mason, Griffin & Pierson edged Woodwinds 46-42. Theo Steiger scored 10 points for Mason, Grif-

fin while Max Blecher and Gabe Majeski each scored 16 points in the losing effort for Woodwinds. Jefferson Plumbing defeated Corner House 36-29. Ryan Cruser scored a game-high 18 points for Jefferson Plumbing while Joshua Schemmann tallied eight points in the loss for Corner House. Sam Pittman scored 15 points to lead the way as Vincent Baldino & Brothers beat Lependorf & Silverstein 28-21. Hunter Von Zelowitz scored eight points in the loss. In the 8th/9th grade boys’ division, Jack Suozzi scored a game-high 24 points as the 76ers defeated the Nets 44-38. Andrew Rebak and Thomas Bocian scored 12 points and 11 points, respectively, for the Nets in the loss. The Knicks defeated the Sonics 60-27 behind strong performances from Jay Jackson ( 20 points ) and Patrick McDonald (15 points). Oliver Bishop led the way for the Sonics with 10 points in the defeat. In the girls’ division, Gallagher Risk Management defeated JM Group 31-12. Sammy Renda scored 16 points for Gallagher Risk Manag ment, wh ile K ate Delaney added 12 points in the win. Sophia Jaffe scored six points for JM Group in the losing effort. Princeton Dental Group topped Majeski Foundation 44-13. Princeton Dental Group was paced by a balanced scoring attack from Lauren Klein (16 points), Irene Dumitriu (10 points) and Clare Johnson (eight points). Mojisola Ay-

odele led the way with 10 points for Majeski. Marcela Nearing scored 10 points to lead the way for Princeton Nassau Pediatrics as it defeated Princeton Pettoranello 34-9. ———

Princeton Little League Holding 2017 Registration

Registration for the Princeton Little League’s (PLL) spring 2017 baseball and tee ball season is now open at www.princetonlittleleague.com. Boys and girls between the ages of 4-13 are eligible to play. In order to be eligible, players must either live within the PLL Boundary Area, which includes parts of Rocky Hill, Skillman, and Hopewell, or attend a school in the PLL Boundary Area. The season will run from April 1 through June 10. Preseason team practices will be held from March 27 onwards. Opening Day will be April 1 (both ceremonies and games) and the season will conclude with Championship Saturday and the End of Season Celebration on June 10. Please log onto the PLL website to see the schedules for the league’s divisions, which include: Tee Ball (ages 4-6); Instructional Division (ages 6-8); Rookies Division (ages 7-9); Minors Division (ages 9-10); and Intermediate (ages 11-13). All players registering for the Rookies, Minors, and Intermediate Divisions (ages 7 and up) must attend Mandatory Player Evaluations on

Februar y 25 at the Hun School. The registration fee for PLL Spring Baseball 2017 is $205. Each player will receive a full uniform. The registration fee for Tee Ball is $120 (Tee Ball players will receive a cap and jersey). Scholarships are available towards registration fees and the purchase of equipment (gloves and shoes). Please contact Meghan Hedin with any questions about registration, scholarships, or volunteering at meghan.hedin@gmail.com ———

Princeton Girls’ Softball Continuing Registration

The Princeton Lit tle League ( PLL) is currently accepting registration for its Princeton Girls’ Softball program at www.princetonlittleleague.com. Girls between the ages of 6-12 are eligible to play softball; the league age is determined by a player’s age as of December 31, 2016. Princeton Girls’ Softball has three age div isions : Rookies — ages 6 to 8; Minors — ages 9 and 10; and Majors — ages 11 and 12. Each division will have pract ice and /or a game once during the week and once on Saturdays. Weekday practice times will depend upon coaches availability. Saturday games/practices will be between 9-1 p.m. depending on game schedule and coach schedule.

The season begins with Opening Ceremonies on April 1 and concludes with the End of Season Celebration on June 10. In order to be eligible, players must either live within the PLL Boundary Area, which includes par ts of Rocky Hill, Skillman, and Hopewell, or attend a school in the PLL Boundary Area. The registration fee is $18 0. C o n t a c t C h r i s s y Brown at cryanbrown14@ gmail.com with any questions about the program or scholarship requests. ———

PHS Baseball Program Holding Annual Clinic

The Princeton High baseball team will be holding its 18th annual Spring Training Youth Baseball Clinic on March 19 from 1: 003:00 p.m. in the New Gym at PHS. The program is open to boys and girls ages 5 - 13 and all levels are welcome. The clinic w ill focus on pitching, catching, throwing, fielding and hitting. All participants must bring their own glove. Weather permitting, some drills may be held outside. P r e - r e g i s te r b y e m a i l to : swati @ lele -sarafin. com, stating your name, child’s name and phone number. The cost is $25 prere g i s t r at ion, $ 30 at the door. Payment on day of clinic is cash or check payable to “PHS Baseball Booster Club.”

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Arlene R. Oley Arlene R. Oley, 66, of Kingston, died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center of Plainsboro. Arlene was born March 1, 1950 in Princeton. She worked at Princeton Radiology Associates for 19 years. She had many community ties, including Norseville, Griggstown Reformed Church, and will be dearly missed by her many loving friends in Princeton. She enjoyed spending time in nature. She was an avid bird-watcher who shared her passion with anyone interested in birds. As a volunteer associate naturalist, she led bird-watching walks and was a known resource for information about local birds. She participated in annual Christmas bird counts, and travelled throughout the countr y and to the Arc-

Paula Cook Sculley Paula Cook Sculley died very peacefully at her home in Sewickley, Pennsylvania on February 22, 2017 at the age of 71 after a long illness. Paula, who grew up at Heathcote Farm in Kingston, New Jersey, was a passionate conservationist and horticulturist, having served as president of the Garden Club of Allegheny County where she co-founded Botany-In-Action, an organization dedicated to help conserve plants and indigenous botanical knowledge throughout the world. She also served on the board

of Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh as well as cofounding the Fern Hollow Nature Center in Sewickley. In addition, she served on the board of the Amazon Conser vation Team. She was known for her flower gardens, particularly those devoted to attracting butterflies. Paula, daughter of artist Peter Cook, was a superb quilter, using her natural artistic skills to make over 40 extraordinary handmade quilts over her lifetime. She also served on the board of Sewickley Academy and was named Sewickley’s Woman of the Year in 2006. She is sur vived by her h u s b a n d D av i d , for m e r CEO of H.J. Heinz U.S.A.; her daughter Heather Reedy of Boulder, Montana and her husband John Reedy; her son D. Sculley of Cambridge, Massachusetts and his wife Jessica Sculley; three grandchildren — Brigid Reedy, Johnny Reedy and Sofia Sculley; and three brothers, Peter, John, and Stephen Cook; as well as a large and amazing family of Cooks and Wiggins. Paula will be remembered as a strong, caring, practical woman who always put the interests of others ahead of herself. Despite so many accomplishments in her life, for Paula, family always came first. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd., P.O. Box 8, Sewickley, PA 15143. A memorial service will be held later in the spring in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. ———

Hope Hall Tukey Hope Hall Tukey, 93, of Gravelly Hill Road in South Kingstown, R.I. passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at South County Hospital in Wakefield, R.I. She was the beloved wife of the late William P. Tukey, to whom she was married for 63 years. Hope was born on July 22, 1923 in North Providence, the daughter of Rev. Charles M. Hall and Ruth Boothman Hall. She attended local public schools, and was a graduate of Classical High School. Over the course of her life, she lived in both Princeton and Williamstown, Mass. before returning to Rhode Island in 1986 and settling in South County, where she resided for over 30 years. While in New Jersey, she was employed by both the Gallup Poll and Opinion Research Corporation. She was a devout Episcopalian and was involved in church activities in all the communities in which she lived, serving on the Altar Guild in several parishes and also as a delegate to the Rhode Island Episcopal Bishop’s Committee. She was especially proud of her

DIRECTORY OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES St. Paul’s Catholic Church 214 Nassau Street, Princeton St. Paul’s Catholic Church Msgr. Walter Nolan, Pastor

Yankee heritage and of her recent admission to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and took great pleasure in wearing medals commemorating the Naval exploits of her husband and grandsons. She loved the beach, Cap’n Jacks, bowling alley chowder, Applebee’s, sweet corn, and above all else, her family. Hope is survived by four children: Paul M. Tukey of Charleston, R.I.; William P. Tukey, Jr. of South Kingstown, R.I.: Cynthia Cruser of Stuart, Fla.: and Melissa McQuarrie of Chesapeake, Va. She also leaves seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral and interment services will be private. ———

Diana Z. Manduca

Diana Z. Manduca, 89 died Saturday, February 25, 2017 in Plainsboro. Mrs. Manduca was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was raised both there and in Middletown, N.Y. She later settled in Princeton Junction in 1955 where she raised her family and lived her entire adult life. A graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1946, Diana received a full-tuition Regents Scholarship after scoring a perfect 100 percent on the exams. Diana earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry at St. John’s University. She earned a Master’s degree in psychology at The City College of New York and then continued on to earn her certification as a school psychologist at Fairleigh Dickinson University. When choosing an educational and career path, Diana limited her choices to

what she considered to be a profession that helped others and she ultimately chose psychology. Diana began her professional career as a psychologist in the East Windsor Regional School District and then spent most of her career with the Lawrence Township Public Schools. After her retirement, she volunteered her time with the Child Placement Review Board of the Mercer County Court System. Diana’s life’s work was driven by a passion and desire to help others. Diana held a deep love of the Italian culture, its art, literature, architecture, and food, and participated in several local cultural organizations. She was fluent in Italian and traveled extensively throughout Italy. She was also an accomplished piano player. Diana was predeceased by her daughter Suzanne. A loving wife and mother, Diana is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years Michael L. Manduca; her children Arlene, Robert, and Steven Manduca; granddaughter Alessandra; a brother Dr. Ralph Zito; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Visiting hours are Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Burial will be at St. Paul Church Cemetery immediately following the church service. Extend condolences at TheKimbleFuneralHome.com. Continued on Next Page

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tic Circle in the pursuit of birds. Predeceased by her parents Ralph and Ruth (Lindveit ) T homps on ; s he is survived by her daughter Dana Oley; brother Wes Thompson ; nephew Matthew Thompson and wife Erin; grandnephew Wyatt; and cousins Alfred Sorenson, Elaine Trapp, and Carol Bradley. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please visit mjmurphyfuneralhome. com for service information.

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Ruby Newton Ruby Katherine Marr Newton, age 90, a longtime Princeton resident, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017 at her son, Alex’s home in Coral Springs, Florida where she resided for the past 2 years. Ruby was born, December 6, 1926 in Gabe, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Grace Marr. The family later moved to New Berlin, Illinois. Ruby attended New Berlin High School and was a superb baton twirler in the marching band. She was a beauty queen contestant and went on to win Ms. Springfield. Ruby attended Northwestern University where her roommate introduced her to her brother, Leonard F. Newton from Bradford, Pennsylvania, later

becoming Ruby’s husband and the love story started. In February 1956, Ruby and Leonard were married and moved to Princeton, where they lived for 60 years. They loved their town and were active in the community and their churches. Ruby was a speech therapist for many years teaching in her home helping many children overcome their speech impediments, and taught many new immigrants to America how to speak English. Many came back as adults to visit her. Her interests varied from skiing, tennis, traveling with her husband to Austria and China several times, and many summers spent with family in Chautauqua, N.Y. Ruby will be remembered most as a sweet, loving woman (and mother) who put all her heart and soul into her family and friends. She lived every day with purpose and passion. We smile with pride and joy at the incredible woman she was. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard F. Newton and her son, David S. Newton. She is survived by her children: daughter Julie of Princeton; two sons, Alex Newton (spouse Karen) of Coral Springs, Florida and Lee Eric of Princeton; and 8 grandchildren. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

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Ethel Auerbach Ethel Auerbach of Boca Raton, Florida died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 11, surrounded by close family. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1927, Ethel lived in Brooklyn, New York, Central New Jersey, the Jersey shore, and for the past decades in Florida, in Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach. She lived at Edgewater Estates in Boca Raton for the past 10 years and enjoyed happy years and had many dear friends there. Ethel was a beautiful, energetic, smart woman, with an independent spirit who loved life. She leaves behind her loving family including her 2 children Caryn Newman and her husband Michael of Ewing, New Jersey; and Nick Klevans and his wife Susan of Princeton, New Jersey. Ethel adored her 4 grandsons, their wives, and her great grandchildren — Jason Fenton and Kelly McGlynn Fenton, and their daughter Jackie of Monmouth Junction, New Jersey; Gabriel Fenton and Ashley Shapiro and their sons Brooks and Wesley of Miami, Florida; Joshua G. Klevans and his wife Alexandra Edelman and their son William of Stowe, Vermont; and Sam S. and Melissa Klevans of Plymouth, Massachusetts. She volunteered for many years as a facilitator at the Center for Group Counseling, now named the Faulk Counseling Center. She had also volunteered for Palm Beach Crisis Line and with Jewish Family Services. In New Jersey, she was a group facilitator at Women Helping Women in Metuchen. When her children were you n g, s h e s t a r te d t h e Glenwood Nursery School in Brooklyn.

E t h e l g r a d u ate d f r o m Abraham Lincoln High School in Brooklyn, New York and Brooklyn College. She received a Masters of Library Science from Rutgers University. She had been employed by the Princeton Public Librar y and then as the school librarian at Cambridge School in Kendall Park, New Jersey, before retirement. She was an avid reader and supported liberal political causes and women’s rights. She loved the beach. She was a collector of modern art and loved movies, theater, music, and the ballet. Her family plans a celebration of her life at her daughter’s home this summer, where a memorial garden will be established, according to her wishes. In lieu of f lowers, she wished that donations in her name be made to Trustbridge Hospice at w w w. trustbridge.com or (844) 422-3648.

Alberta Kaufmann Alberta May Kaufmann, age 92, passed away after a brief acute illness at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro on February 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. A resident of the Princeton area for the last 14 years, she lived at Yorkshire Village in Lawrenceville and later in the independent living section of Stonebridge at Montgomery in Belle Mead for the last two years. She was born in Orange, New Jersey on June 27, 1924 to Gladys A lber ta Guerin Bryans and William Edward Bryans. She had two sisters, Doris Bryans Webb and Jean Bryans Bull, both of whom predeceased her. As a young girl, she resided in East and West Orange and Hillside, New Jersey,

before moving to Chatham, New Jersey at age ten. She graduated from Chatham High School in 1942 and later attended the East Orange Hospital School of Nursing, graduating in 1946 as a registered nurse. She initially worked in the office of a surgeon in Newark, followed by the newborn nursery in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the medical surgical ward of Elizabeth General Hospital in Elizabeth. She married her loving husband of 54 years, the late Roderick Thomas Kaufmann, Sr. in July, 1949 and resided with him in Linden, New Jersey for most of their married life. They were the owners of a popular ice cream store and grill called Dari-Lite in Linden. As a young mother in the 1950s, she belonged to a group called the Why Worry Girls, which was a women’s social and support group ahead of its time. Later in life, she joined the Red Hat Group of Yorkshire Village, eventually becoming the Queen Mother of that group. She was also a member of two senior groups in Lawrenceville. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Drs. Roderick T. Kaufmann, Jr. and Gayle Hotlzman and their children Daniel and Jonathan Kaufmann of Belle Meade, N.J.; daughter and son-in-law Linda Berger and Dr. Robert “Buzz” Berger of Princeton and their children and spouses, Melissa Berger of Princeton and Carly Berger Ogren and Jayce Ogren of Brooklyn; and son and daughter-in-law Dr. Gregory A. and Maria Kaufmann of Belle Mead and their children, spouses, and grandchildren, Alan and Carly Kaufmann of Glenside, Pa and their children, Felix and Tabitha, and Dr. Kristin Kaufmann of Belle Mead; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Alberta was the epitome of a loving, selfless, and giving soul, who always put her family’s and friends’ needs first. She was loved dearly by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. A funeral mass was celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Skillman on February 23rd,

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Alfred Sikma Alfred “A.J.” Sikma, 48, of Princeton, died February 24 after a long battle with brain cancer. A.J. passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. A.J. was raised in Western Springs, Ill. He graduated Lyons Township High School in 1986, received his BS from Bradley University in 1990, and his MBA from the University of Chicago in 1998. A.J. was an investment banker and spent the majority of his career with Merrill Lynch. While A.J. loved baseball, history, and travel, his great loves were his wife and children. A.J. was a loyal and trusted friend. The courage with which A.J. lived his life and faced his illness will continue to be an example to all those who knew and loved him. A.J. was predeceased by his father, Harry Sikma; his mother Jane Sikma; and his mother-in-law, Susan Shanley. He is survived by his wife of 15 years Tara Jennifer, his two daughters Molly and Katherine, his fatherin-law Vincent Shanley, his brothers-in-law Christopher and James Shanley, and his brother Harry Sikma. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. Burial will follow in Princeton Cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at The Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, 40 Vandeventer Ave. Princeton. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Alfred Sikma can be made to ‘The Trustees of Columbia Universit y’; please indicate ‘Dr. Lassman’s Brain Tumor Research ’ on the memo line and send to: Columbia University Medical Center, Office of Development, Attention Matt Reals, 516 W. 168th St., 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10032. Alternatively, memorial donations can be made online at : http://bit.ly/2m42AIh.

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PENNINGTON BORO2 BR APT FOR RENT: Lovely & spacious apt in heart of historic district. This bright updated gem features eat-in kitchen, living room, hardwood floors, stackable washer/dryer & central air. Separate entrance. Added bonus includes heat, hot & cold water & sewer. Walk to shopping, dining & more. No pets, smoke free. Available now, $1,500/mo. (609) 731-1708. 02-15-3t OFFICE FOR RENT: 601 Ewing Street. 2 private newly renovated offices to sublet, common waiting room, available immediately. Monthly rent inclusive. $1,025 for 1300 SF. $700 for 1000 SF, (may be rented part time). Contact SpeechLanguageCW@ aol.com or (609) 688-0200. 02-15-3t

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HOME WANTED: Local couple looking to downsize into Princeton (in or adjacent to old Boro). Home with low/no maintenance priced to $700,000. Town homes/first floor condos with off-street parking preferred. Any condition. Buyers will pay brokers fee. Cash sale closing at seller’s convenience. Principals contact Kenneth Verbeyst- Broker Assoc, BHHS Fox Roach Realtors (609) 924-1600 or ken@verbeyst.com 03-01-3t TWO PRINCETON NASSAU ST. OFFICES: 2nd floor five office suite approx. 1,800 SF-$7,070/mo. 3rd floor single office approx. 435 SF-$1,500/mo. Tenant pays electric, landlord pays heat. (609) 213-5029. 02-15-5t

92 NASSAU-One Room Office for Rent. 4th floor of Hamilton Jewelers. Overlooking FitzRandolph Gate of Princeton University. (609) 9246294 or ejgursky@comcast.net 03-01-4t MANDARIN TUTOR: Does your child have an interest in learning Mandarin? I maintain a successful practice of individualized tutoring based on a proven one to one method tailored to fit the talents & learning habits of each student. Mandarin can be both fun & challenging. I have watched my students of all ages benefit tremendously from my instructive mentoring methodology. I always see positive results. With a PhD from Wuhan University in China & over 12 years’ experience, I have a proven, exceptional track record as a Chinese born Mandarin tutor. I will teach you Mandarin using an individual approach tailored to meet your needs. If you want your child to do better or if you want to learn Mandarin call me at (609) 915-3782 or email me at yhstack@gmail.com 02-01-8t

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If you are thinking about downsizing from your current home, you may find the process to be a bit daunting. Princeton Windrows invites you to a special presentation all about learning how to prepare for the big move to a smaller, more manageable home. Special guest and downsizing expert Jared Willmann, of Byron Home, will share advice and insights gained from almost 20 years of experience in assisting people with making the downsizing process manageable, while keeping the things that matter most. Join us for this valuable and insightful event to get you started in the downsizing process.

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RSVP online at princetonwindrows.com or call 609-520-3700 today! Princeton Windrows is the area’s only true independent, full-service ownership community for active adults 55+. As a resident, you’ll own your home, choose your activities and control your healthcare. You can even shape the community’s lifestyle through involvement in one of twelve resident committees.

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Guitar lessons available for all levels of students. Individualized courses set by professional musician. (609) 924-8255; www. princetonstudio.net 03-01-3t HoMe Wanted: Local couple looking to downsize into Princeton (in or adjacent to old Boro). Home with low/no maintenance priced to $700,000. Town homes/first floor condos with off-street parking preferred. Any condition. Buyers will pay brokers fee. Cash sale closing at seller’s convenience. Principals contact Kenneth Verbeyst- Broker Assoc, BHHS Fox Roach Realtors (609) 924-1600 or ken@verbeyst.com 03-01-3t tWo Princeton nassau st. oFFices: 2nd floor five office suite approx. 1,800 SF-$7,070/mo. 3rd floor single office approx. 435 SF-$1,500/mo. Tenant pays electric, landlord pays heat. (609) 213-5029. 02-15-5t

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Equestrian’s dream on 32 rolling acres in Somerset County. Formally known as the Hillsborough Equestrian Center, now Maple Run Stables, this working farm is impressive. Come fall in love!

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Spacious 4 BR, 2.5 BTH Colonial w/6+ acre farm on a quiet street in bucolic Hunterdon. Incl. 3 pastures, 10X30 run-in shed w/ 3 stalls & 24X24 hay/tack barn, w/electric & water.

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West Windsor

$639,900

Sought after end unit TH in Estates at Princeton Jct. backing to conversation property. 3 BR/2.5BTH. HW floors, Gracious upgrades, Fin. basement with Media rm. Close to PJ Train station, WWP highly acclaimed schools!

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S. Brunswick

$625,000

New! Fabulous 5 bed room home built 2012 on private wooded lot, minutes from park & ride, turnpike. Cranbury address, South Brunswick schools

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Montgomery

$779,999

Sunny Brick front custom colonial 3500+ sq. ft, 4 bed, 3.5 bath on a ~ 2 acres lot w/panoramic views. Minutes from schools.

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Robbinsville

$664,900

Awash in natural light, this East facing 4 beds, 2.5 baths home, located in highly sought after community of Washington Greene, awaits you .

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Hopewell

$899,900

Spacious, sophisticated and in a lovely enclave in the rolling hills above Pennington, this property is a masterful blend of town and country. 6 BR 4 full and 2 half BT.

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Hopewell

$1,589,000

Pristine 5 bedroom 5 1/2 bath center hall traditional home with main floor study/guest, gorgeous kitchen and elevator. Minutes to Princeton and easy commute to NYC and Philadelphia

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Hopewell

$769,000

Walk to Pennington Boro from this 4BR 2 1/2 bath cape with soaring ceilings and flexible floorplan sits on almost 2 acres. Designed by the world-famous architect Robert A.M. Stern.

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tf carPentrY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf senior/elder care: Experienced, compassionate caregiver/ companion, live-in or out, 24 hours or hourly, English speaking with drivers license, car & excellent references. Will provide personal care, manage medications, errands, light housekeeping, cooking. Call: (215) 9904679 or email Nuc_iko@yahoo.com

Pennington

$729,000

Just blocks from the heart of downtown Pennington Borough. This 5 BR 3 BATH is just minutes to Princeton & I-95.Train stations to New York and Philadelphia.

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Hopewell

$489,900

Situated in the heart of Hopewell Valley, find this well maintained, sunlit Colonial. Enjoy Honey Brook Organic Farm CSA, Hopewell Lawrence Biking Trail, Hopewell Valley Schools, too. Come see and stay!

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Robbinsville

$539,900

Multi generational 5BR +,4 BA, 3,000 sq ft Colonial in desirable Robbinsville. Look no further because this home has it all. Close to restaurants, shopping, schools, airport and more. Welcome home!

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Bordentown

$475,000

4BD 3 ½ BT custom built home situated on 1.65 acres with a beautiful pool and patio. Also included is a large pole barn with 4 overhead doors

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12CatelliRd.go2frr.com South Brunswich Twp. $799,900 Stunning custom colonial in Kingston Hills. Fully updated inside & out with the finest of materials, finishes & systems. Princeton address. LS# 6923520 Call (609)924-1600 Marketed by Lisa Candella-Hulbert

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48HarvardCir.go2frr.com Montgomery Twp . $518,000 Desirable & delightful Woods Edge colonial features 3BR, 2.5BA, dramatic light filled entrance and updated kitchen. Close to a community park. LS# 6930894 Call (609)924-1600 Marketed by Deborah “Debbie” Lang

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20HamiltonDr.go2frr.com 20 Hamilton Drive, West Windsor Twp. $739,000 Princeton View- 4BR, 2.5BA spacious brick-front colonial located on a cul-de-sac. Newer & well-planned kitchen. Formal DR. Professional landscaping! LS# 6891198 Call (609)924-1600 Marketed by Annabella “Ann” Santos

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Franklin Twp. $399,900 3BR, 2.5BA custom built contemporary features many improvements including a large remodeled kittchen, 1st floor master suite, deck and more! LS# 6931137 Call (609)924-1600 Marketed by Marianne R. Flagg

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PRINCETON, A Princeton classic in Riverside! High ceilings, deep moldings and a wonderful porch. 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Great location. Not to be missed! $925,000 Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)

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OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM

PRINCETON, A great location in the Riverside neighborhood! As you enter the home you are greeted by the warm & inviting living room. Features hardwood floors through-out. $949,000

PRINCETON, A fabulous Colonial in the Western section of Princeton with 4 bedrooms, 3 full-baths & a fantastic kitchen. Set on a lovely lot near town, schools & community pool. Dir: Westerly Rd., Wilson Rd. $1,175,000

Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)

Linda Twining 609-439-2282 (cell)

PRINCETON, Appealing, expanded 3 BR, 2 BA Cape in pristine condition. Special features include hardwood, stone floors, 2 wood-burning fireplaces & a galley-style kitchen with granite. $750,000

You are invited to a ComplimentarY Seminar on

underStanding the reSidential tax appeal proCeSS Presented by Jeffrey Gradone, Esq.

• How Property Assessment Values Are Set • To Appeal or Not Appeal • The Appeal Process

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 PM PRINCETON, One of the largest homes in Ettl Farm with in-ground pool & large deck, 5 bedrooms, 5 full- & 2 half- baths, conservatory, 2 offices & finished basement. Dir: Rosedale Road to Christopher Drive. $1,599,000

Thursday, March 9th at 6:30pm rSvp to: Princeton Office 350 Nassau Street | 609-921-1900

Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)

Princeton Office 609-921-1900

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181 Crusher Road, Hopewell Twp Heidi A. Hartmann, Sales Associate 5 Beds, 4.5 Baths • $999,999

32 Music Mountain Boulevard, West Amwell Twp Howard Young, Sales Associate 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $549,000

34 Liam Place, Montgomery Twp Maureen Troiano, Sales Associate 5 Beds, 4.5 Baths • $875,000

12 Columbia Avenue, Hopewell Boro Charles Watkins, Sales Associate 4 Beds, 2 Baths • $370,000

14 N Main Street, Cranbury Twp Deanna Anderson, Sales Associate 4 Beds, 1.5 Baths • $599,000

8 Hawthorne Drive, West Windsor Twp Donna Reilly & Ellen Calman, Sales Associates 5 Beds, 3 Baths • $879,000

14 Holly Drive, Montgomery Twp Patricia O'Connell, Sales Associates 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $482,000

61 Caleb Lane, West Windsor Twp Connie Huang, Sales Associate 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $669,000

588 Sayre Drive, Plainsboro Twp Deanna Anderson, Sales Associate 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $365,000

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210 Constitution Drive, Princeton Gail Zervos, Sales Associate 6 Beds, 4.5 Baths • $1,995,000

477 Route 518 , Montgomery Twp Patricia O'Connell, Sales Associate 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $429,999 SU OP N EN 1 to 4

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190 Fountayne Lane, Lawrence Twp William Chulamanis, Sales Associate 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths • $349,900

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