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Princeton Bike Month Presents Wealth Of Opportunities For All

Beta bike lanes, a new bike corral, Ciclovia, valet bike parking, the Bike Rodeo, the Police Unity Tour, Bike To School Day, Bike To Work Week — May is National Bike Month, and Princeton police, municipal engineers, Council members and Bicycle Advisory Committee members are taking the lead. “This is all part of a bike culture that we’re trying to build in town, keeping pace with changes in our community,” said Council member Tim Quinn as he discussed the creation of experimental beta bike lanes on Wiggins Street and Hamilton Avenue from the Princeton Public Library to Walnut Lane. The experiment will provide two dedicated bike lanes on this busy thoroughfare over a ten day period from May 1929. “It will be a demonstration of what this road could look like,” Quinn said. Bike riders will have the opportunity to enjoy a more comfortable biking experience, minimizing competition for space on the roadway and on the sidewalk. On-street parking will be suspended on that stretch of Wiggins-Hamilton during the ten-day period. “What happens if we provide students at Princeton High School and John Witherspoon Middle School with a safer way to ride to school and to downtown and the library?” Quinn asked. “Some people have asked why we didn’t think of this sooner. Bike lanes are good for everyone: pedestrians, motorists, and bikers—and a win-win-win for the neighborhood.” Volunteers are needed for two-hour stints on Friday afternoon, May 18, and Saturday morning, May 19, to help install the temporary bike lane markings, under the supervision of the Princeton Police Department (PPD) and the Municipal Engineering Department. Sign up on the princetonnj.gov website. Quinn and his colleagues will be monitoring the effects of the beta lanes, engaging the neighborhood and examining how people feel about the lanes. Bike and pedestrian counters will be used to measure traffic before, during, and after the installation of the bike lanes. Many rode bicycles to Communiversity on April 29 and took advantage of valet bike parking on the lawn at HiTops. The Bicycle Advisory Committee reports parking a total of 65 human-powered vehicles, including bikes, strollers, and scooters. Continued on Page 11

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Council Prepares Affordable Housing Plan Princeton Council, currently in the process of drafting its Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) to comply with state affordable housing requirements, announced its Affordable Housing Compliance Schedule at its May 7 meeting. At the meeting, Council also presented former Borough Mayor Mildred Trotman with an award of recognition, proclaimed May 2018 Walk and Bike to School Month, and held a working session on the ongoing parking meter and smart card replacement project. The Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public meeting on May 17 to present the proposed affordable housing sites to the public and invite community feedback. In the meantime, an updated FAQ on affordable housing has been posted on the municipal website, princetonnj.gov.

A recent court decision set Princeton’s affordable housing obligation at 753 new units counting from 1999 to 2025. More than 200 units have already been constructed since 1999, most recently at Copperwood, AvalonBay, Merwick-Stanworth, Carnevale Plaza and three group homes for disabled adults. The next step is for Princeton to submit a plan showing how it will achieve the remainder of its 753-unit obligation. Following the May 17 session, the Planning Board will meet on June 7 for a public hearing and adoption of HEFSP, and the Council will meet the following week to endorse HEFSP. The Council is scheduled for a hearing in Trenton on July 24 to have the housing plan approved by the court. After court approval of the plan the Council will introduce necessary ordinances and resolutions, to be reviewed by the Planning Board with the Council

DESIGN CHAMP: Town Topics recently invited elementary school children to create an ad for their favorite Princeton-area business. Five-year-old Violeta, a student at Stuart Country Day School, was the favorite with her colorful “ad” for Jay’s Cycles. Artwork from the runners-up can be found on page 12.

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planning a public hearing and adoption of the ordinances by the end of August. In the Town Topics Mailbox this week, Mayor Liz Lempert and Council President Jenny Crumiller offer further explanation of the challenges and rewards of the affordable housing initiative. “We all want our seniors to be able to afford to grow old in our community, our children to afford to move back as adults, and our families who have lived here for generations to continue to do so,” they wrote. “Princeton has a long-established practice of building affordable housing to help address these goals. Affordable units Continued on Page 10

Rally for Student in Iran; Korea Expert To Speak At Coalition Event

Just three days after President Trump’s announcement that the United States will withdraw from the nuclear agreement with Iran, graduate students and other members of the Princeton University community have planned a rally to support Xiyue Wang, their colleague who has been imprisoned in Iran for almost two years. The rally to urge Wang’s release and return to his country and family will take place on the north lawn in front of Frist Campus Center on Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m., with scheduled speakers including Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker, Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, Wang’s wife Hua Qu, and other family and friends. A PhD student in the Princeton University History Department, Wang was arrested in August 2016 when he was in Iran continuing his Farsi language studies and conducting scholarly research for his dissertation on 19th-century Eurasia. In April 2017 he was sentenced by the Iranian judiciary to ten years imprisonment on charges of espionage, in a proceeding that lacked basic due process and other legal protections, according to the rally organizers. The organizers describe Wang as “an innocent student who has tragically become a victim of the deteriorating relationship between the US and Iran.” There appears to have been little progress on diplomatic fronts to secure his release and return to the U.S. With U.S.-Iran relations on a delicate footing, the Princeton-based Coalition for Peace Action (CFPA) had been Continued on Page 11

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6:00 pm Opening Remarks 6:10-7:15 Documentary I 1. I Paint, I Protest: Mary Perry Stone 2. The Fire Next Time 3. Princeton Pro Musica 4. Vijayanagara 5. Carmen

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A Community Bulletin Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend: SaturdaySunday, May 12-13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Terhune Orchards. Also, pick-your-own asparagus and

live music by Jerry Steele on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

Mother’s Day Open House at Mountain Lakes House, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve: Sunday, May 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tea

and cookies will be served on the stone terrace overlooking the lakes. Maps will be provided for a self-guided walk. This event is free. 12th Annual Girls Nights Out in Palmer Square: Thursday, May 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. Sales, live music,

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Junior League Names Winners $2,050. Of Grants and Scholarships “The depth and breadth of

Three local high school seniors have been awarded $1,000 Voluntarism Scholarships by the Junior League of Greater Princeton. Honored were Elizabeth Song of Princeton, Leona Tomy of Belle Meade, and Jessica D’Agostino of Hillsborough. The organization gives the funds to female high school seniors who have demonstrated a strong commitment to community services and voluntarism. The League also announced the recipients of their Community Grants program: Princeton-Blairstown Center, Kidsbridge, YWCA Princeton, and the Bucks County Audubon Society. The grants support nonprofits located in the organization’s service area, and ranged from $750 to

applicants we received this year was staggering, making it difficult for our committee to choose which organizations to provide funding to,” said Alexia Burnett Salinas, chair of the Grants and Scholarships Program. “Having to select which of the 12 very deserving young women would receive scholarships for college next year was equally challening. We are extremely proud to support this year’s recipients of the JLGP Grants and Scholarships and we look forward to following their progress this year.”

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TOPICS Of the Town have the best criminal justice system in the world,” said Kate Germond, Centurion’s executive director. “I don’t know about that. What I do know is that if you’re black or brown in America, this isn’t a particularly fair system for you.” Germond, who has been with Centurion since the mid-1980s, will be joined by attorney Paul Casteleiro and investigator Alan Maimon at the event. Casteleiro was the lawyer for the organization’s first case, it’s most recent, and many in between. Maimon has been working on Centurion’s current case in New Orleans. The talk and exhibit are part of the Princeton Migrations Project, an exploration of the migrations theme that has been taking place throughout the community since February. Germond plans to focus on the history of Centurion and her experiences as an investigator on numerous cases. Since its founding by Jim McCloskey, the organization has gained release of more than 60 men and women who were wrongly imprisoned. More than 1,500 requests for help arrive at Centurion each year. Germond got involved after moving to New York from Northern California. “I saw this great article about Jim and the work he was doing in the New York Times, and I called him,” she recalled. “We met, and thought we could get along, and the rest is history.” Asked if she had a legal background, Germond laughed. “I just read a lot of mysteries,” she said. “I’m very organized, and that’s what I did for this organization and for Jim. Also, my entrance meant he could finally take cases outside of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He worked on one death

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fights that can be involved in getting these folks exonerated,” Germond said. “Sometimes it isn’t about justice, and that’s a big surprise to people. There can be pure meanness involved. So that’s the big awakening when people actually, for whatever reason, come to understand the breadth and depth of a story of wrongful conviction.” The organization works to uncover lost evidence, find new evidence, convince a coerced witness to come forward with the truth, and overturn false confessions. Sometimes they even find the true criminal in a case. All of the former prisoners in Bladecki’s photo exhibit are well known to Germond. “I have relationships with all of them,” she said. “I’ve been working on their cases, whereas Diane’s relationships have to do with taking the pictures and getting to know them after they are released.” Part of what makes the work so rewarding is the attitude of the exonerated. “When you meet them, it’s life changing,” said Germond. “You are blown away by how sweet and ordinary and k ind and well spo ken they are. People have prejudices about the incarcerated, and they just wipe that away. They are not bitter. They have forgiven everybody who put them in prison.” —Anne Levin

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Area artists are invited to set up their easels in Marquand Park in Princeton on Saturday, May 19, in the third of a series of the Arts Council of Princeton’s Paint Out programs. The 17-acre arboretum, located at 48 Lovers Lane, offers wide, gently sloping lawns, winding paths, and over 140 tree specimens. The woodlands section of the park includes a wide variety of native trees, including beech, hickory, oak, and a grove of rhododendron. The Paint Out, for ages 15 and older, is free and will be held from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Contact Evie Timberlake at timevtim @ gmail.com. The public is invited to visit and observe the artists at work. ———

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provide a reliable source of housing for low-, moderate-, and very low-income families and indiv iduals and add to the diversity of housing options.” Mildred Trotman In presenting the Award of Recognition to former mayor and Planning Board member Trotman, Council m e m b e r H e at h e r H ow ard noted, “She personifies this award. We honor you and all you’ve done in your service for more than a quar ter centur y, with a critical role during consolidation. You set us up for the successes we’ve achieved.” Lempert added that Trotman had “inspired me to emulate your leadership style. You always listened, never r ushe d to judge ment.” Commending Trotman’s dedication and wisdom, Lempert continued, “We’re a better community because of you.” Trotman expressed her g r at it u d e at g e t t i ng to s er ve P r inceton for 27 years. Describing herself as “not a politician,” she said, “The longer I went door-to-door the more I did enjoy shaking hands, talking to people, and getting their ideas. I’m truly, truly grateful to the residents of Princeton for their faith in me.” In other business, Mayor L emp er t proclai m e d May as Walk and Bike to School Month, with a number of bike-related events scheduled throughout the

month. Council member Tim Quinn discussed the exper imental Beta Bike lane project, with temporary bike lanes being established from May 19 to May 29 on Wiggins Street and Hamilton Avenue from behind the public library to Walnut Lane. Julie Dixon of Dixon Resources Unlimited led the Council work session on parking, providing an update on the parking meter and smar t card replacement project, which seeks t o i m p r o v e e f f i c i e n c y. Lempert noted the project’s focus on areas where parking is in short supply and added that part of the goal is to use smart meter technology to help simplify regulations and create a more unified system. The mayor also reported that the Council is closely monitoring state legislation that will go into effect on July 3 to allow communities to establish a charitable fund to which residents can contribute and receive tax write-offs. “We can’t act on anything yet,” she said, but the state treasurer will be issuing guidelines and the New Jersey League of Municipalities may offer additional guidance. Lempert noted, “There are questions as to whether this will stand up under legal scr utiny. The new tax bill hit Princeton hard. We’re hopi ng for s om e kind of relief, but we’re cautious. We don’t want to set up anything that residents will rely on unless it is definite.” —Donald Gilpin

Rug Artisans Guild Regional Hook-In

The Hunterdon County Rug Artisans Guild is sponsoring a hook-in on June 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Banquet Hall at the Firehouse in Three Bridges. The Firehouse is located off of the Three Bridges exit from Route 202 less than three miles north of the Flemington Circle. Registration for the hook-in is required because participation is limited. The registration fee is $15. Walk-ins who wish to shop the vendors or view the rugs in progress are invited after noon with a $10 admission fee. Regional hook-ins provide an oppor tunity for rug hookers in the area to gather and exchange information with friends. An important part of every hook-in is the opportunity to shop for wool and rug patterns, and to see the latest books and equip ment. The vendors who will be selling their wares include: Two Old Crows, The Wool Farm, Diane Pearce Baskets, Susan Gonzalez Designs, Wool ‘N Gardner, Wooly D ye Works, and M.J. Miller. Karl Gimber will be signing copies of his book, Tavern Signs : Contemporary Hooked Rugs and the Stories They Tell. Additional information c a n b e fou nd at w w w. h c r a g .c o m . Q u e s t i o n s can be directed to Joyce Combs at (609) 737-9281 or at fjcombs@verizon.net.

Chef Brian Wagner Wins Global Copper Skillet Award

B r i a n Wa g n e r, A r a mark executive chef at t he Chau ncey Hotel & Conference Center, was named the 2018 IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) Global Copper Skillet winner. The Copper Skillet competition was introduced in 2004 to highlight the artistry and skill of the best chefs from IACC-member conference venues around the world. The 2018 event was conducted as a threepart competition held in phases around the world. The final winners representing IACC Americas, Australia / Asia Pacific, a nd Eu rop e a n m emb er venues competed at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday April 17. T h e comp e t i ng ch efs were presented with basic pantry items along with a “m y s te r y b a s ke t” of proteins and other fresh grocery items. They were given 15-minutes to gather ingredients and 30-minutes to create and present their dish to the judges. Chef Brian’s winning dish was roasted duck breast with five spice, caramelized fennel, orange, baby carrot, and a soy honey glaze. The general manager of Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center said, “We are very proud of Chef Wagner and his accomplishment. To prepare a winning dish under such great pressure is such a testament to not only his culinary skill, but his creativity. We’re glad he’s on our team.”

SKILLET SKILLS: Brian Wagner, right, Aramark executive chef at the Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center, was named the 2018 IACC (International Association of Conference Centers) Global Copper Skillet winner. The Copper Skillet competition was introduced in 2004 to highlight the artistry and skill of the best chefs from IACC-member conference venues around the world and give recognition to their contributions to the shared goal of providing an outstanding conference venue experience. After years of refining his culinary skills in the Vegas restaurant scene, Wagner returned to his home state to take on the executive chef role at the Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center in Princeton.

History Bike Tour Of D&R Canal

The Delaware & Raritan Canal Watch will hold a free history tour by bicycle along the D&R Canal towpath on Saturday, May 19, from Kingston to Griggstown and back. Cyclists will meet at 10 a.m. at the lock tender’s house in Kingston, located off Route 27 just north of the bridge over the Millstone River, for the 10-mile roundtrip ride. Canal Watch board member Bob Barth will conduct the ride, which will stop at

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Last Sunday’s fifth annua l P r i nceton Ciclov ia event took place on Quaker Road, which was closed to car traffic and taken over by non-motorized vehicles. The Chasing George ride from Trenton was canceled because of the Saturday night rain’s effect on the tow path, but George Washington appeared, as did the food trucks, and tours of the Updike Farmhouse, home of the Historical Society of Princeton, proceeded as planned. In further news for Princeton bicyclists, Municipal Engineer Deanna Stockton has announced that a bike corral will be set up on Witherspoon Street near the library by the end of next week. There will be bike parking available with bike racks. Stockton emphasized the need for additional options for bike parking in town, with the expectation that additional parking options will encourage more people to ride bikes. Several officers from the Princeton Police Department (PPD) are participating this week, May 9-12, in the Police Unity Tour, a yearly event to honor police who have died in the line of duty. The participants ride from Northern New Jersey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Other biking events include the PPD’s annual Bike Rodeo for area youngsters on Saturday, May 19 in the parking lot of the Municipal Building on Witherspoon Street, as well as Bike to School Day May 9 and Bike to Work Week May 14-18. —Donald Gilpin

Delaware River Heritage Lecture Features Trenton Water Power

On Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m., the Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) will sponsor an illustrated lecture, “Trenton’s Other Canal — the Trenton Water Power” by Richard Hunter at the ACME Screening Room of the Pittore Justice Center in Lambertville. Hunter is president of Hunter Research, Inc., a Trentonbased historic preservation consulting firm founded in 1986. A long-time resident of Hopewell Township, he currently serves as a Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commissioner, a trustee of the Hopewell Valley Historical Society, and a board member of the Trenton Downtown Association. He has authored numerous articles on topics of New Jersey history and archaeology and he lectures frequently throughout the region. Built at the same time as the Delaware and Raritan Canal in the early 1830s, the Trenton Water Power arguably exerted as much influence over Trenton’s 19thcentury industrial growth as its better known and larger sibling waterway. The sevenmile-long canal powered dozens of downtown factories — flour mills, saw mills, textile mills, and foundries. It played an especially critical role in the rise of the Trenton Iron Company and the Cooper Hewitt iron and steel empire. Today, virtually all aboveground trace of the Trenton Water Power has disappeared. Much of it lies beneath Route 29, which follows its course from Scudder’s Falls to the

Assunpink Creek. Once in a while, remains of the canal will come to light as the city redevelops. Hunter’s presentation will draw heavily on his firm’s historical and archaeological studies carried out over the past quarter century in connection with the reconstruction of Route 29 and other downtown development projects. The Pittore Justice Center is located at 25 South Union Street, Lambertville. Metered parking is available in the adjacent lot and on nearby streets. This talk is one in a series sponsored by DRGP on different aspects of the cultural and natural heritage of the Delaware River and is open to the public free of charge. For additional information, visit www.delawarerivergp. org or www.facebook.com/ delrivergreenway.

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BUTTON UP: The New Jersey Button Society’s spring show is Saturday, May 12, at the Union Company Fire Hall, 1396 River Road (Route 29) in Titusville. Collectors (from left) Cynthia competitions featuring baskets and buttons made from celluloid and black glass. Admission is $2; free for juniors up to age 17. Visit newjerseystatebuttonsociety.org.

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PHS Shore Bowl Team Wins Honors

The Princeton High School (PHS) Shore Bowl team recently won third place in Scientific Expert Briefing and seventh place in the overall competition among 22 other regional winners and 351 schools nationwide at the National Ocean Science Bowl (NOSB) in Boulder, Colo. The PHS team of seniors Diane Li, Alexander Zhang, and Avi Zinder, and sophomores Alan Gu and Samuel Brandt tested their knowledge of ocean-related topics, including cross-disciplines of biology, chemistry, policy, physics, and geology, answering buzzer-style multiple-choice questions, and longer, critical thinking-based team calling questions. They also participated in the Science Expert Briefing, a mock congressional hearing where they presented science recommendations on a piece of legislation, building a better understanding of the broader context of science. This is the first time students from PHS have competed in the NOSB finals.

Student Climate Change Conference at PDS

Princeton Day School’s Energy and Climate Scholars and the EnAct (Environmental Action) Club will host the second annual Student Climate Change conference on campus May 12 from noon-5:30 p.m. Organized by high school students for all high school students and faculty, the event will feature student presentations on all aspects of climate change (policy, water, food, agriculture, technology), a nonprofit fair, a range of outdoor activities, and a keynote address by the Delaware Riverkeeper and environmental activist Maya K. van Rossum. The students have partnered with the Princeton Environmental Institute at Princeton University, the Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association, and the Cherry Valley Cooperative. Pre-registration is required at www.pds.org.

Science Bowl: At the end of April, Princeton Charter School’s Science Bowl team traveled to Washington, D.C. to compete in the national finals of the National Science Bowl competition. The team went 4-1 in the round robin tournament, playing against schools from Colorado, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, and Washington. They placed in the top 16 middle schools nationwide, and won $1000 for their science department.

Chapin Raises Funds for Good Grief

A two-day event at Chapin School recently raised over $27,000 for Chapin and Good Grief. In honor of the Wilby family, who have been associated with Chapin for 27 years, the event began with the entire school walking together and went on to include a dance-a-thon, a sleep-a-thon, and a full day run-a-thon on Saturday April 28. Head of School Barbara Pasteris promised to sleep on the roof if the students met their goal of enlisting 172 children to attend on Saturday. They succeeded, and she kept her promise. Good Grief provides year-round grief support progress for grieving children, teens, and adults.

Hun Students Raise Over $9,500 for Homeless Youth

More than 75 Hun School students, parents, and teachers slept out at the school on April 28, raising over $9,500 for Covenant House New Jersey for young adults who are homeless. Organized by Hun senior Myles Hutcherson, Hun’s Cultural Competency Committee, and Hun’s Community Service Club, the Sleep Out will support Covenant House’s work at six shelters in New Jersey, and 24 shelters elsewhere in the United States, Canada, and South America. The organization focuses on homeless teenagers and young adults, providing them with shelter, job training, and other services as they transition to adulthood.

Charter School Students Write Letters to George Washington

Princeton Charter School fourth graders Alexi Meyers and Julian Rossi were named 2018 winners in the Dear George Washington national essay contest for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Students were charged with examining key moments in American history by writing a critically composed letter to George Washington as though they were present at his first inauguration on April 30, 1789, in consideration of the pressing needs of our new government and its citizens. Meyers won the second place award of $75 and a copy of American History, An Introduction for the School, and Rossi received honorable mention and a United States Constitution poster.

Alumna Burns Pushes PDS to “Imagine the Possibilities”

Kelsey Burns, dancer, choreographer, teacher, and Princeton Day School (PDS) 2010 graduate, returned to the PDS campus on April 26 and 27 as the school’s final 2018 “Imagine the Possibilities” program artist. She was joined by fellow artist and percussionist Meredith Butterworth for two assemblies for older students the first day, then presented a dance demonstration for third grade students and led a master class with upper school students. On Friday, April 27 Burns worked with middle school students, presented an assembly to the lower school, and ended the day with a pre-K “dance party.”

Celebration of Self-Directed Learning

Priya Vulchi and Winona Guo, co-founders of CHOOSE and authors of the racial literacy textbook The Classroom Index, have been awarded the Self-Directed Learning Award from The Learning Cooperative. As Princeton High School students, Vulchi and Guo co-founded CHOOSE to provide the tools to talk about race and act toward systemic change, and The Classroom Index was recognized and funded by Princeton University, featured in Teen Vogue, and is currently being used by educators in more than 30 states. The Self-Directed Learning Award is given to community members who have taken charge of their own learning to have a meaningful impact on themselves and others.

Congratulations Laura Celik: The American Association of Chemistry Teachers’ (AACT) Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award is presented to one middle school science teacher in the USA every year. Laura Celik has been named Middle School Chemistry Teacher of the Year. Laura teaches 7th and 8th grade students at Princeton Charter School. Laura has been a member of AACT since 2016, and was a participant in the AACT-PPG Chemistry of Color Content Writing Team where she created two chemistry resources for middle school teachers.

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Rhapsodies in Reverse: Dickens and Pynchon Tell a Tale of Two Londons

ondon burning. London blitzed. London embattled by the elements. It’s a subject that inspires bravura prose. Like the London at the opening of Charles Dickens’s Bleak House, where there’s so much mud in the streets it is “as if the waters had but newly retired from the face of the earth, and it would not be wonderful to meet a Megalosaurus, forty feet long or so, waddling like an elephantine lizard up Holborn Hill.” This is a city where the smoke from chimney-pots makes “a soft black drizzle, with flakes of soot in it as big as full-grown snowflakes — gone into mourning, one might imagine, for the death of the sun.” A century later Thomas Pynchon, who was born 81 years ago yesterday, begins Gravity’s Rainbow (1973) in London: “A screaming comes across the sky. It has happened before, but there is nothing to compare it to now.” Actually there is if, like me, you’ve been reading about London under attack not from V-2 rockets from above but from rioting mobs below. For bravura prose with a Dickensian glow, you have Pynchon’s London, with its “trestles of blackened wood,” its smells “of coal from days far to the past, smells of naphtha winters, of Sundays when no trafflc came through,” its “ruinous secret cities of poor.” In Pynchon’s city “the yellow sun” is “being teased apart by a thousand chimneys breathing, fawning upward without shame.” Smoke as imagined by Pynchon is “more than the day’s breath, more than dark strength,” it’s “an imperial presence that lives and moves.” It’s not all that wrenching a transition to go from the London where the V-bomb “took down four dwellings the other day” to the burning of the same city during the riots of 1780 described with such power and passion in Dickens’s Barnaby Rudge, A Tale of the Riots of ‘Eighty (1841). The Ruins of the Law A letter from a witness to the mayhem quoted in Peter Ackroyd’s London: The Biography (2001) speaks of “the maddest people that the maddest times were ever plagued with.” According to Ackroyd, the burning of Newgate prison and the release of its prisoners “remains the single most astonishing and significant act of violence in the history of London,” one that left Londoners witness to “the smoking ruins of the Law,” so “dismayed and astounded … that it seemed to them that the whole fabric of reality was being torn apart before their eyes.” The vision of lawless London, a city gone mad, informs the greater part of the last half of Barnaby Rudge, which I had yet to read when I wrote about mad Barnaby and his raven Grip last week. I might have put the novel aside unfinished but for the biographical note at the back, where the author’s friend and eventual biographer John Forster declares that “there are few things more masterly” in any of Dickens’s books than his description of the riots. Forster cites the “unabated power” of the depiction of “the frantic outbreak of popular ignorance and rage … the recklessness induced by the monstrous

impunity allowed to the early excesses … the horrors that are more bewildering for so complete an absence of purpose in them,” and “the misery found to have been self-inflicted in every cranny and corner of London, as if a plague had swept over the streets.” High on History My excuse for nearly missing out on hundreds of pages of intoxicated prose is a chronic indifference to “historical” fiction. I should have known better. It’s true that Dickens’s stated intention was to provide an account of the Gordon Riots, named for the Protestant bigot Lord George Gordon, who was opposed to the passing of legislation restoring limited civil rights to Roman Catholics. What began as a peaceful, if massive, protest (Gordon leading a crowd of 50,000 to the Houses of Parliament) descended into rioting and looting when the protestors were rebuffed. Something s i m i larly explos ive happens in Barnaby Rudge. As Dickens plunges into the madness of K ing Mob, there’s no such thing as “history,” it’s all fire-and-fury, shockand-awe present-moment immediacy, as if he were making everything up as he goes along, taking personal command of the devastation. The possessive urgency of his approach can be felt in his letters to Forster before and during the writing, where he expresses his determination to “make a better riot” than the historical reality. “I have just burst into Newgate,” he writes in December 1841, “and am going … to tear the prisoners out by the hair of their heads.” So it goes as the Gordon Riots become the Dickens Riots, with the word-drunk author glorying in the occasion. For impassioned, fiercely propulsive prose, the riot scenes in Barnaby Rudge equal or surpass anything in Dickens. Blitzing the Cozy Maypole The copy of Barnaby Rudge given to me by British friends in memory of an evening at “Dickens’s Maypole,” the novel’s central setting, contains a marking on page 273 meant to draw my attention to the “rich and lavish bounty of that goodly tavern” on a wintry evening in 1780, where “one fire roared and sparkled on its spacious hearth” and in “the tiles which paved and compassed it, five hundred flickering fires burnt brightly also,” while “one red curtain shut the wild night out, and shed its cheerful influence on the room.” Two hundred pages later, fresh from deadly fires of their drunken making, rioters invade the Maypole, “the sanctuary, the mystery, the hallowed ground,” now “crammed with men, clubs, sticks, torch-

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es, pistols; filled with a deafening noise, oaths, shouts, screams, hootings; changed all at once into a bear-garden, a madhouse, an infernal temple: men darting in and out, by door and window, smashing the glass, turning the taps, drinking liquor out of China punchbowls, sitting astride of casks … men wantonly wasting, breaking, pulling down and tearing up … men everywhere … clambering in at windows when there were doors wide open; dropping out of windows when the stairs were handy; leaping over the bannisters into chasms of passages … some yelling, some singing, some fighting, some breaking glass and crockery … some ringing the bells till they pulled them down, others beating them with pokers till they beat them into fragments: more men still — more, more, more — swarming on like insects: noise, smoke, light, darkness, frolic, anger, laughter, groans, plunder, fear, and ruin!” The headlong rush of detail is incidental music compared to the prose extravaganzas performed on riots fueled by liquor, the lifeblood of the Maypole. The way Dickens goes from rhapsodizing the tavern to ravaging it mirrors what he does on the grand scale as he moves from something like narrative complicity with the mob to prolonged passionate renderings of the “monstrous impunity” of its excesses, which rise to multiple crescendos, from the burning of Newgate, fires “blackening the prison-wall, and twining up its lofty front like burning serpents … when wall and tower, and roof and chimney-stack, seemed drunk, and in the flickering glare appeared to reel and stagger.” Pynchon’s Solo Flights The screaming V-2s are for Pynchon as the fires of riot are for Dickens. There’s the same rush of headlong movement and word-drunk cadenzas, though in 1973 the musical reference point would more likely be the solo flights of a jazz virtuoso. Within the “V-bomb mutilation,” there’s “a soft smell of house-wood down before its time,” and rubble “sloping up to broken rear walls in a clogging, an open-work of laths pointlessly chevroning — flooring, furniture, glass, chunks of plaster, long tatters of wallpaper, split and shattered joists: some woman’s long-gathered nest, taken back to separate straws, flung again to this wind and this darkness. Back in the wreckage a brass bedpost winks.” Canary Birds in Cages Even as you remind yourself that Dickens is merely orchestrating masses of information gathered in his researches (he grew

up hearing accounts of the horrors from grown-up witnesses), there’s no sense of documentation, no space between was and is, especially when he illuminates details like the house where the mob “found in one of the rooms some canary birds in cages” that they “cast into the fire alive,” the “little creatures” screaming “like infants, when they were flung upon the blaze,” one man “so touched that he tried in vain to save them, which roused the indignation of the crowd, and nearly cost him his life.” In the same house “one of the fellows who went through the rooms, breaking the furniture and helping to destroy the building, found a child’s doll — a poor toy — which he exhibited at the window to the mob below, as the image of some unholy saint which the late occupants had worshipped.” Pynchon’s Tarot Toward the end of Gravity’s Rainbow, there’s a reference to “some angel stationed very high, watching us at our many perversities … being carried on under a sentence of death whose deep beauty the angel has never been close to.” The section that follows concerns a deck of Tarot cards, the most significant being The Tower, which is “a puzzling card” that “shows a bolt of lightning striking a tall phallic structure, and two figures, one wearing a crown, falling from it.” One of the readings of the image is “a symbol for the Church of Rome,” which “is generalized to mean any System which cannot tolerate heresy: a system which, by its very nature, must sooner or later fall.” In a book published 45 years ago, in 1973, Pynchon writes that The Tower “is also the Rocket.” American Echoes “The history of last week would fill you with amazement,” says Samuel Johnson in a June 10, 1780 letter responding to “the most horrid series of outrages that ever disgraced a civilized country.” Johnson is described in Ackroyd’s London as someone who understood the pleasures and virtues of the city” and “its debilitating faults better than any of his contemporaries.” These days the history of every day, every hour, is filled with amazement. Given the state of the nation on May 9, 2018, I think of Johnson looking at “the smoking ruins of the Law,” and of a populace so “dismayed and astounded … that it seemed to them that the whole fabric of reality was being torn apart before their eyes.” t’s said that Dickens “was haunted by visions of America” after finishing Barnaby Rudge in the summer of 1841. He sailed for Boston in January 1842. As for the real-life Lord George Gordon, who is a fictionalized presence in the novel, he was charged with treason, imprisoned in the Tower of London, acquitted, excommunicated by the Archbishop of Canterbury, converted to Judaism, and sentenced to imprisonment in Newgate, where he died in 1793. —Stuart Mitchner

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Grounds For Sculpture Hosts Elizabeth Gilbert

Author Elizabeth Gilbert will be speaking at Grounds For Sculpture on Thursday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the “Conversations on Creativity” speaker series. The 42-acre nonprofit sculpture park, museum, and arboretum is located in Hamilton. Gilbert is known for her novel Eat, Pray, Love. Called “a generation’s instruction manual” by The Toronto Sun, the bestseller chronicled the year Gilbert spent traveling the world after a divorce. This program will begin with a lecture that draws upon insights explored in her most recent nonfiction work, Big Magic : Creative Living Beyond Fear, and conclude with questions from the audience. VIPs will have the oppor tunit y to meet and mingle with the author during a light fare reception beginning at 6 p.m., receive a signed copy of Big Magic, and enjoy preferred seating during the program. To register, visit: www. groundsforsculpture.org.

Jonathan Weisman Talk At Jewish Center May 15

Jonathan Weisman will be talking about his new book (((Semitism))): Being Jewish in America in the Age of Trump at The Jewish Center, 535 Nassau, on Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. The book chronicles the rise of bigotry, anti-Semitism, and racism in the age of Trump, and asks how we can move forward in the midst of the current national moral crisis. Jonathan Weisman is congressional editor and deputy Washington editor at the New York Times. The author of the novel No. 4 Imperial Lane, he lives in Washington D.C. with his two daughters and fellow writer Jennifer Steinhauer. The talk is open to the com mu n it y. T he Jew ish C e nter ( TJ C ) Me mb er s : free ; non-members : $10. For more information, con“Brave New Arctic” tact the TJC office (609) Discussed at Labyrinth 921-0100 x 200 or info @ Library Live at Labyrinth thejewishcenter.org. presents Mark C. Serreze speaking about his book Tenner and Rein Discuss Brave New Arctic – The Un- “The Efficiency Paradox” told Story of the Melting of Edward Tenner and Richthe North (Princeton Univ. ard K. Rein will be talking Press) on Wednesday, May about Tenner’s new book 9 at 6 p.m. The Efficiency Paradox: According to Kirkus re- What Big Data Can’t Do views, Serreze “shares the (Knopf $27.95) at Labyrinth story of how he entered the Books on Thursday, May 10 field of climate science by at 6 p.m. accident; why, at first, he Gregg Easterbrook of The thought the climate might Wall Street Journal calls the be getting colder rather than book “Skillful and lucid …. warmer, based on measure- An important note of cauments from complicated Arc- tion regarding the velocity of tic weather systems; how, progress …. Authors cannot year after year, he became control the current-events further convinced about the env iron ment into wh ich reality of global warming their works are launched, due to slowly accumulating but the timing for The Efdata; and why he began to ficiency Paradox seems proparticipate avidly in a sci- pitious. The book arrives as entific consensus combat- the boomerang-and-backfire ing climate-change deniers, effects of Big Data are in the most of whom have been papers, or on your phone, as politically motivated. Ulti- the case may be …. Tenner mately, what Serreze produces is a kind of detective Get the scoop from story; the major crime is the human causation of global warming …. An alarming,

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couldn’t have known about looming scandals involving abusers of internet-harvested information. But his concerns with the downside of Big Data deftly anticipated the news.” Edward Tenner is a distinguished scholar of the Sm it hs on ian’s L emels on Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation and a visiting scholar in the Rutgers University department of history. He was a visiting lecturer at the Humanities Council at Princeton, and has held visiting research positions at the Institute for Advanced Study and the University of Pennsylvania. His essays and reviews have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, among others. He is the author, previously, of Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences. Richard K. Rein is the founding editor of U.S. 1, and the editorial director of the monthly Princeton Echo. A Princeton University alumnus, Rein is writing a biography of urban anthropologist William H. Whyte, author of The Last Landscape; City; and The Organization Man.

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Mayor and Council President Respond to Concerns About Process for Determining Affordable Housing Sites

To the Editor: As mayor and Council president, we would like to respond to community concerns about the court-mandated process for determining Princeton’s affordable housing sites. We share the dissatisfaction of those who question why Council hasn’t been drafting its preliminary plan in open session. We have been cautious for two reasons: Since this is considered litigation, it is only discussed in closed session, and, in choosing sites, negotiations with owners of private property are sometimes required. It is in the taxpayer’s interest to conduct real estate negotiations privately and to enable our attorneys to provide their advice freely and in a confidential setting. Given these constraints, we, along with our Council colleagues, are trying our best to communicate as fully as possible without compromising the municipality’s interests. We all want our seniors to be able to afford to grow old in our community, our children to afford to move back as adults, and our families who have lived here for generations to continue to do so. Princeton has a long-established practice of building affordable housing to help address these goals. Affordable units provide a reliable source of housing for low-, moderate-, and very low-income families and individuals and add to the diversity of housing options. Long before New Jersey’s legally mandated affordable housing requirements even existed, both the former Borough and former Township constructed a significant number of affordable homes beginning in 1938. These include Franklin and Maple Terrace, Clay Street Hageman Homes, Spruce Circle, Princeton Community Village, and Redding Circle. After 1985, when the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) established affordable housing requirements

for New Jersey, Princeton saw the construction of two dozen affordable housing developments of various sizes in the former Borough and Township, including Elm Court and Griggs Farm, among others. Since 1999, when COAH’s last set of valid affordable housing rules expired, Princeton continued honoring its commitment to affordable housing and has constructed more than 200 additional units. Most recently, we’ve seen the construction of 12 affordable units at Copperwood, 56 units at AvalonBay, 56 units at Princeton University’s Merwick-Stanworth, and four at Carnevale Plaza on Nassau Street. We’ve also opened three group homes for disabled adults. In March, the court determined that Princeton has incurred an affordable housing obligation of 753 housing units to cover the period from 1999 to 2025, with many of the units built since 1999 counting toward that total. The next step in the litigation is to have our housing plan approved by the court. We are scheduled for a hearing in late July. The Council and Planning Board will hold a joint public meeting on May 17, when we intend to present the proposed sites to the public and invite community feedback. In the meantime, we have posted an updated FAQ on affordable housing on the municipal website, princetonnj. gov. LIZ LEMPERT, Mayor JENNY CRUMILLER, Council President

A Supporter of the Princeton Festival Sounds a Fanfare for This Year’s Event

accomplished council members in Lance Liverman and Heather Howard. In January, the Council replaced two vacancies with once again, smart, passionate people who have working knowledge of the town and council in David Cohen and Leticia Fraga. With the selection of the next council members, we need people who will have already studied the budget, understand the laws surrounding School Board vs. Council, understand the intricacies of affordable housing, and will be ready to hit the road running. That’s where if you watched the debate you saw some differences. I’ve been impressed with several of the candidates. Most impressive, by way of knowledge and willingness to be prepared, is Eve Niedergang. She’s a calm, intelligent, solutions-oriented person who is not afraid of standing strong for what she believes in without being combative. I plan on voting for Eve. I hope you will too. MARY ANNE GREENBERG Lytle Street

Dog Complains to Owner About Proposal To Cut Down All the Trees on Spruce Street

To the Editor: My dog is angry over the town officials’ proposal to cut down all the trees on Spruce Street. She said she heard people talking about it on her daily walk. They were told at a meeting only diseased trees would be removed. If they remove all the trees, how can I express my territorial imperative, she asked. I reminded her we don’t have a tree in front of our house. Wake up, she said, where were you when your neighbors asked the mayor about zoning changes and sudden increases in taxes? I was at that meeting, I said. They were concerned about old tear-downs and new building on the same site causing immediate real estate tax increases on adjacent homes. The mayor explained the town had no control over tax assessments. It’s coming from above, she said, pointing upward. Well what are you going to do, the dog asked, let the state destroy this beautiful village? Listen, I said, New Jerseyans have complained about constantly rising real estate taxes for half a century to no avail. No governor or legislator has been able to stop it. Maybe they don’t want to, the dog said. LOUIS SLEE Spruce Street

To the Editor: As a supporter of the Princeton Festival, I wish to compliment the gala committee which organized the ”Fanfare for the Festival” on April 21. It was a splendid affair, celebrating the upcoming 14th season. Excellent hors d’oeuvres and dinner were provided. Entertainment included singers from this summer’s musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and opera, Madama Butterfly. This year, the Princeton Festival will offer several baroque and chamber music performances, a piano competition, and a jazz concert. There will also be numerous free lectures and workshops associated with this year’s events, with everything scheduled from late May to the end of June. The Princeton Festival provides a premier musical and educational program each summer. It is an important component of the area’s annual slate of cultural events. NORMAN HARVEY To the Editor: (The following letter was sent to the Patrick Sullivan, Florence Lane president of the Board of Education on May 7. I wish to share it with the public.) I have been following the news articles and letters to the editors concerning the upcoming construction refTo the Editor: erendum. There are three important points that neither For those of you who missed attending the League of the school superintendent nor anyone from the Board of Women Voters debate at Princeton town hall, it was very Education has addressed openly in public. It’s time you telling. did so. The good news is we’re fortunate to have six passionate, At a February public meeting Mr. Cochrane mentioned smart, civic minded candidates vying for the two vacant major pedagogical changes that would be instituted. positions in the June primary. These should be presented to all citizens but especially All six vary little in their philosophies and desires to parents of our students. They should have a say in whethmake Princeton an even better place to live. er or not they want such drastic changes. The reality is we’re losing two very seasoned and Why has no one explained why we retain Cranbury students when the high school is so overcrowded and Princetonians subsidize each student at a rate of over $2,000 per year? Locally Owned and Operated What is the source of the growth projections? Where did the data come from? What methods were use to analyze them and how were the conclusions reached? I would appreciate a response but more importantly, I encourage you to go public and inform everyone in Princeton. 609.466.3355 Ray Disch Jim Baxter SHEILA SIDERMAN Bouvant Drive

Resident Shares Letter to BOE President On Upcoming Construction Referendum

After Watching League of Women Voters Debate, Resident Finds Eve Niedergang Most Impressive

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Municipality, BOE Need to Function Together to Share Assets, Minimize Tax

To the Editor: The Princeton BOE (Board of Education) has reduced the bond issue to $129 million, but includes the purchase of Herrontown Road property for $1.75 million to park school buses and other commercial vehicles. An OPRA request indicated that the municipality has numerous vacant land parcels, such as the large River Road parcel, that could potentially be utilized for parking. The BOE response to this suggestion was that it has no control of municipal property. While we pay taxes to one “Princeton,” it appears that two separate government entities exist. If we truly have one Princeton, then the municipality and the BOE need to function together to share assets and minimize tax increases to the residents. PETER MADISON Snowden Lane

Correction Town Topics regrets that a letter supporting Eve Niedergang’s candidacy in the May 2 Mailbox mistakenly suggests that she has the support of the Friends of the Princeton Public Library as an organization, which in fact does not endorse candidates. The content of the letter represented the opinion of two individuals, both past presidents of the Friends of the Library.

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from home gardeners. The original Master Gardeners program in the U.S. was begun in Washington state in 1972. Pleasures and Surprises The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County consists of a group of dedicated volunteers, who provide horticultural information and programs to the community. The Master Gardeners, who have undergone a 21-week training program with 60 hours of instruction from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, are knowledgeable about a wide range of gardening subjects, and work to inspire and encourage the residents of Mercer County to participate in the pleasures — and often, surprises — of gardening. “Gardeners are learning all the time,” points out Mercer County horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley, who is also a Rutgers Master Gardener advisor. She has been part of the program for 25 years, since its beginning, and with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension for 40 years. “There are so many considerations when you are planning a garden. You have to take into account the type of soil; fertilizing is important, and mixing compost into the soil adds organic matter. You also have to think about the timing. You don’t want to put things in too early when there is still a risk of frost. Also, when will the plants bloom, and what is the ultimate size of the plant and how wide will it be? Should it be in sun or shade? Can it withstand drought? “When watering, you want to know how deep the roots are, and what is the absorption rate of the water. You want to give the plants sufficient water, but you do not want to overwater.” Everyone makes mistakes learning to garden, adds Bromley, and this is to be expected. “You have to realize that if certain things don’t grow this year, they may grow next year. Also,

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GARDENING GUIDELINES: “I’ve enjoyed meeting all the people in the Master Gardeners Program, and I have made many friends. They are wonderful people, and It has been a pleasure to help people who have questions about their gardens.” Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County horticulturist and Rutgers Master Gardener advisor, is shown admiring an oak leaf hydrangea bush. you need patience. Gardening does not bring instant gratification.” But it certainly can be worth the wait, when one sees the splendid rewards: the harmonious combination of color, texture, and beauty that all the hard work and dedication has created. Vegetable Gardening In her role as Mercer County horticulturist, Bromley spends a great deal of time speaking to groups, also prov iding hands - on i ns t r uc t ion a nd shar i ng gardening information. Her knowledge of horticulture has continued to increase over the years, but her interest began when she was a young girl, and she was both an observant spectator and an active participant. “I’ve been vegetable gardening for nearly 70 years,” she reports. “I always loved gardening. My father and grandfather were gardeners, and grew vegetables, which we had for our family meals. I also remember when I was a girl, watching termites go up the foundation of my neighbor’s house. I was interested in everything!” This interest has continued not only in her ability and willingness to help other gardeners, but in planning and spending time in her own garden. “I love working in my garden, and I really like diversity in the garden. Different plants will bloom at different times during the spring, summer, and fall, and if you plant properly, you can have blooms and color all the time.” After a long stint as Mercer County horticulturist and Mercer County Master Gardeners advisor, Bromley has decided to step down this year. Until that time comes, however, she continues to be a very active participant. Most recently, she played a major role in the Mercer County Master Gardeners’ annual Spring Plant Expo and Garden Market held on May 5. This event is keenly anticipated by many gardeners in the area who not only gain important gardening advice and information, but also can select plants from an extensive selection. This year 800 people were in attendance where they found more than 2,000 homegrown plants, including 150 varieties. Numerous Varieties In addition, in the garden market area, numerous varieties of native plants, woody ornamental plants, perennials, trees, and shrubs were available. Also displayed

were herbs, vegetables, and 30 varieties of tomatoes. Attendees spent a large part of the day speaking with Master Gardeners and selecting new items for their gardens. A nd more is to come ! Upcoming events from the Master Gardeners of Mercer County include the “Hands in the Garden” program on Saturday, June 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Bruce Crawford of Rutgers Gardens will open the afternoon with a gardening talk about “Designing for Beauty, Sustainability, and Pest Resistance.” Master Gardeners will give a compost demonstration and share gardening tips. On Wednesday, July 11, a n e ve n i n g pr o g r a m i s scheduled with a visit to the demonstration gardens in the Mercer Educational Gardens, offering an opportunity to learn about host and pollinator plants for butterflies and moths. On September 8, the Master Gardeners will hold its annual and very popular Insect Festival. This year’s theme, “Bug Me,” will feature a return of the Big Bug Band in addition to educational opportunities for visitors of all ages. Bees, butterflies, bugs galore, bugs in water, puppet show, birds, games in the gardens, an insect hunt in the meadow, and Q & A w it h B arbara Bromley are all included, and highlight the many fun and educational activities on the agenda. Local environmental agencies will also be present with their displays and expert commentary. In its more than 25 years, Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County has made an important contribution to the experiences of many gardeners. The organization has helped so many in the community discover the wonder and extraordinary day-to-day miracles of gardening. “Everyone should become a Master Gardener,” declares Barbara Bromley. As she points out, they will find a lifelong journey and an ongoing learning experience, br i ng i ng to m i nd Thomas Jefferson’s comments in a letter to a friend: “I may be an old man, but I am a young gardener.” Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County’s office is located at 930 Spruce Street in Lawrence, next to the Trenton Farmers Market. It is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, there is a helpline for information at (609) 989-6853. Website: www. mgofmc.org. —Jean Stratton

ot ever yone may k now t he benef its and services a credit union can provide. It is like — yet different from — a bank. Indeed, not ever y financial institution is the same. For example, take a look at Princeton Federal Credit Union. It has a long history of financial excellence, and it is unique in several areas, notes CEO Sam Paulicelli.

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“Princeton Financial Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned, and democratically operated financial cooperative. We return excess earnings to our members by offering lower interest rates on loans and higher dividend rates on savings and investment accounts. We are also careful to keep fees for other services to a minimum, which is unlike profit-driven institutions.” “In the case of a credit union, clients are members of a financial co-op that they actually own,” he explains further. “Members get a lot back, and we are also more willing to work with people who have financial challenges. We are more likely to look at the circumstances, such as unexpected medical bills, or other expenses, and be willing to provide services to help the people facing these problems.”

Original Charter Princeton Federal Credit Union (PFCU) was originally chartered in 1972 by the faculty and staff of Princeton University, and there is still a branch on the University campus today. Since the early days with the University, PFCU has now expanded to serve 90 companies, including Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Mathematica, the Town of Princeton, The Lawrenceville School, NRG, and others in the areas of insurance, research, science, and education. “We currently have two branches, the original at the University and our new location on Alexander Road,” continues Paulicelli, who has been with the company for 13 years. “We are part of a shared branching network that allows our members to conduct transactions at more than 5,600 branches from coast to coast. “Members can also use nearly 30,000 surchargefree ATMs across the U.S. They can go online to find an ATM near their location.” “In order for an organization to offer credit union services to their employees, the organization sends a request to our board of directors for acceptance,” explains Kyle Jaremko, PFCU marketing manager. “There is no cost to the organization, and there is no minimum to the number of employees.” Once the organization is accepted as a partner of the credit union, an employee

simply has to open a savings account with at least $5. All Areas “We ser ve the greater Pr inceton area, and we are a member of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce,” he continues. “When we attend meetings, people often inquire about the credit union, and we are happy to give them information about how they can offer credit union services to their employees.” PFCU is set apart by its willingness to help members in all areas of their financial needs, believes Paulicelli. “We provide many loan products, including mortgages, auto loans, student loans, personal loans, even RV and motorcycle loans. We also offer checking accounts with debit cards, money market accounts, traditional IRAs, and certificates of deposit.” People’s needs change at different times of their lives, he points out. “We help people in different life cycles. For example, when they are just starting out, they may need an auto loan, later a mortgage for a house, and later on, college funds for their children.” In conjunction with PFCU’s overall mission to help people improve their financial lives, the company is establishing a new service. “Our staff is being trained to become certified financial counselors,” he explains. “We will be able to analyze a person’s financial situation and suggest ways to improve it.

“Our goal is to treat our members as very important owners. And we only hire people who feel that helping our members is paramount. Our core values reflect those attributes we value most in our members, employees, business partners, and in all of our interactions. • First, great people. We hire great people and expect a lot from them. • Integrity. We build trusting, honest relationships, through communication. • Service Mindset. We put our members first — period. • Teamwork. We provide each other with the best internal customer service.” Lifetime Member Another benefit at PFCU is “that once a member, always a member.” As Paulicelli explains, “You are welcome to remain a PFCU member for life, regardless of whether you change jobs, move, or retire. You may continue to access your accounts and conduct financial transactions online 24/7/365 with internet banking and our mobile app.” He is very pleased that the credit union has continued to expand, and that it currently has $440 million in assets. “We continue to grow as people feel more confident in the economy; as their pay checks grow, they open additional accounts with us. For example, they may have started with a savings accoubt, then opened a checking account, or obtained a loan.” Both he and Kyle Jaremko are very proud of the attractive new Alexander Road branch, which also offers

FINANCIAL SERVICES: “Our goal is to help people improve their financial situation. We focus on financial inclusion and help people at all financial levels and means.” Sam Paulicelli, CE0 (left) and Kyle Jaremko, marketing manager of Princeton Federal Credit Union, are shown outside of the new branch office at 774 Alexander Road. drive-up service and 24hour drive-up ATM service. It just celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting and special events. “The building originally was a house, and it has recently been renovated to offer a bright, attractive setting and decor, with an open concept, and a welcoming atmosphere. People who come in enjoy the interaction with the friendly staff. Our goal is to let people know we care about them.” This philosophy extends to the overall mission of inclusiveness PFCU strives to provide. As CEO Paulicelli states, “We serve a broad spectrum of members, at all financial stages. We very much enjoy serving their needs, and we look forward to assisting people who face challenges and helping them to improve their financial well-being. We are happy to provide everyone with unique service.” P FC U’s b r a n c h of f i c e is open Monday through

Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. For further information, call (609) 945-6200 or visit the website: www. princetonfcu.org. —Jean Stratton

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“THE CABIN, AHAB, AND STARBUCK”: “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking,” at the Princeton University Art Museum from May 19 to September 23, focuses on the role of literature in Frank Stella’s innovative printmaking. The exhibit commemorates the 60th reunion of Stella, PU Class of 1958.

“Frank Stella Unbound” at PU Art Museum

Between 1984 and 1999, American artist Frank Stella executed four groundbreak ing pr int ser ies — each taking its inspiration from a literary text: Had Gadya, Italian Folktales, Moby -Dick, and the Dictionar y of Imaginar y Places. In the process, his creative practice evolved to create prints of unprecedented s cale and com plexity, through which he both achieved a technical

and expressive milestone in fine-art printmaking and transformed his visual language in all media. “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking” will present 41 prints from Stella’s four literary print series, alongside historical editions of their literary catalysts. This exhibition focuses on the critical role that world literature played in Stella’s powerful exploration of the print medium and will be on view at the Princeton University

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“Ellarslie Open 35” Exhibit in Trenton

The Trenton Museum Society has announced the works accepted for the “Ellarslie Open 35,” now on display at the Trenton City Museum through July 1. The “Ellarslie Open” annual juried exhibit continues a long tradition of supporting area artists and bringing the finest in visual art to patrons and visitors. Over the years, the “Ellarslie Open” has become a significant exhibition, drawing on the work of professional artists from the tristate region and beyond, while encouraging and recognizing emerging artists. This year broke all records

for submissions and accepted pieces. From these, the juror, Heather Campbell Coyle of the Delaware Art Museum, created a show with a diverse aesthetic, including abstract expressionism, Delaware Valley impressionist landscapes, painterly detailed still lifes, Cubism, and more. Established at the Trenton City Museum in 1982 to encourage local artists to submit their work for judging and display, the “Ellarslie Open” requires that entries be created within the previous three years, assuring the presentation of recent works of distinction by currently active artists. Quality and currency are the twin hallmarks of works chosen for the “Ellarslie Open,” whether by established or emerging artists. A Gallery Talk with awardwinning artists will be on Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.ellarslie.org.

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“FIRST DANCE”: This painting by Diane Greenberg has been accepted for the “Ellarslie Open 35,” annual juried exhibit at “Hooray for May ! ” re - the Trenton City Museum. The exhibit runs through July 1, with turns for its fifth year on a Gallery Talk with award-winning artists on Sunday, May 20 Saturday, May 12 from 1-4 at 2 p.m. p.m. at The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedmin- exhibitions, and members sented free of charge to the ster. The focus of “Hooray of the community will also public. The Center for Confor May!” is to bring local have the opportunity to use temporary Art is located at families from the commu- their artistic talents to help 2020 Burnt Mills Road in nity together for a fun and complete two large art in- Bedminster. For more ininteractive day of making stallations. Light refresh- formation, call (908) 234ments will be available. 2345 or v isit ht tp ://cca art. “Hooray for May!” is pre- bedminster.org. Hands- on ar t activities for kids and parents alike will take place in The CenAmerican Furniture Exchange ter’s three art studios and the Pluckemin Park outdoor pavilion. The event will include a variety of creative projects to keep or give on Mot her’s Day. Activ ities 30 Years of include creating one-of-aExperience! kind, beaded bubble wands; building paper rocket ships; Antiques – Jewelry – Watches – Guitars – Cameras forming colorful paper flowBooks - Coins – Artwork – Diamonds – Furniture ers; designing original 3D Unique Items and painted cards; learning the Zentangle method of I Will Buy Single Items to the Entire Estate! drawing patterns; printmakAre You Moving? House Cleanout Service Available! ing projects with Frontline Ar ts of Branchburg ; and much more. There will also be guided gallery tours of Daniel Downs (Owner) Serving all of Mercer County Area The Center’s three spring

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Art Museum, from May 19 through Sept. 23. “The Museum is honored to be the first to closely examine Frank Stella’s richly evocative relationship with literature on the auspicious occasion of his 60th reunion at Princeton,” said James Steward, Nancy A. Nasher — David J. Haemisegger, Class of 1976, director. “To experience these vibrant and life-affirming works on paper allows us to more fully grasp the artist’s rigorous process and his extraordinary range of interests.” Frank Stella is celebrated worldwide for his decadeslong investigations of exp r e s s i v e ab s t r a c t i o n i n both two — and three — dimensional media. Both his early hard-edged work from the late 1950s and 1960s and his later efforts to break the flat plane of paintings are among the most groundbreaking moments in t he ar t of t he past 50 years. His work has been exhibited and collected by major museums around the world. The Princeton University Art Museum is located at the heart of the Princeton campus. Admission is free. Museum hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Fr iday, and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

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Area Exhibits

“YELLOW FLOWERS”: This painting by Linda Gilbert is part of an exhibit of the New York City United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Painting Class, New Jersey outreach chapter. The show is at the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury through June 29.

UFT Painting Class Exhibit at Gourgaud

The Gourgaud Gallery at 23A North Main Street in Cranbury presents an exhibit of the New York City United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Painting Class, New Jersey outreach chapter. The show runs through June 29. Members of the class are participating, with 20 percent of the proceeds going to the Gourgaud Gallery, which provides scholarships and programs for the arts. The UF T Painting Class began in 2010 at the Monmouth County Library. They meet for 16 sessions a year, divided into eight sessions per semester. Linda Gilbert is the instructor for the class, which had six major exhibits prior to this one. The class is presented with various topics, styles, and instructions appropriate to their paintings. A general theme is given, resulting in various interpretations and styles. The medium taught is acrylic. The United Federation of Teachers runs a retirees’ program for retired New York City teachers and their

spouses. More than 60,000 retired teachers are members, and take classes at numerous learning centers located in each of the five boroughs of New York, and outreach programs in New Jersey, Westchester, Long Island, Florida, Arizona, and several other states along with a few foreign countries. Gourgaud Gallery is open Mon day t h rou g h Fr iday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is also open on Sundays May 20, June 3, and June 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. ———

“Life as We See It” At Artists’ Gallery

“Life as We See It,” a new exhibit of works by Gail Bracegirdle and Alla Podolsky, opens at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville on May 10 and runs through June 3. A reception will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. Gail Bracegirdle, a graduate of Moore College of Art and Design, has focused on watercolors for more than 25 years. “I feel that being an artist means that my job is to record what I see around me,” she said. Alla Podolsky’s work lends

“FANTASY”: The works of Gail Bracegirdle, shown here, and Alla Podolsky are featured in “Life as We See It,” an exhibit at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville running May 10 through June 3. An artists’ reception will be held on Saturday, May 12, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Art Times Two, Princeton Brain and Spine, 731 Alexander Road Suite 200, has “The Impact of Art: artists find refuge and regeneration through their art” through August. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Local Women in their Crowns: A Portraits and Stories Community Project” through May 31. ar tscouncilofprinceton.org. B er n ste i n G a l ler y, Rober tson Hall, Princeton University, has “Beirut: Theater of Dreams,” photography by Manual Abu- Shaneen, through August 15. D&R Greenway Land Tr ust, 1 Preser vation Place, has “Layers of the Earth: From Core to Cloud,” through June 15 with a reception on Friday, May 18, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. www. drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City Museum in Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton, has “Ellarslie Open 35” juried exhibit through July 1. www.ellarslie.com. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, has “Walking Distance,” photographs by Dave Burwell, through May 20. www. photogallery14.com. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “The Einstein Salon and Innovators Gallery,” and “A-Team Artists of Trenton,” as well as a permanent exhibit of historic photographs. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, noon- 4 p.m. Thursday extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www.princetonhistory.org. T he Ja m e s A . M i chener Art Museum at 138 South Pine Street in Doylestown, Pa., has “Rae Sloan Bredin: Harm ony a nd Power” on v iew through July 15, and “Virtually Rudy: New Dimensions in Sculpture” is through July 1. www. michenerartmuseum.org. Mor ven Museum & G a r d e n , 55 S to ck ton Street, has “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” through June 3. morven.org. T h e P r i n c e to n U n i versity Art Museum has “Landscapes Beyond Cezanne” through May 13 and “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature and Printmaking” May 19-October 23. (609) 258-3788. We s t W i n d s o r A r t s C e nter, 952 A lexander Road, has “Cross Cultural Currents” through June 22. (609) 716-1931.

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assage Theatre Company is concluding its season with the world premiere of Caged. Written by the New Jersey Prison Cooperative, this play is the synthesis of experiences shared by current or former inmates in the New Jersey prison system. The result is a cohesive, engaging drama in which an African American man struggles to protect his family — and preserve his humanity — in the face of poverty and incarceration. The scenery by Germán Cárdenas-Alaminos is a cement wall, against which have been placed two beds. A natural assumption is that the action will start in a jail cell. However, the first scene takes place in the Moore family’s apartment. The prison-like appearance of their home emphasizes the extent to which incarceration — real and societal — has permeated their lives. A cradle is the only clue that the initial setting is a bedroom rather than a cell. Chimene Moore is singing her baby grandson, Zaire, to sleep. Her choice of lullaby is the spiritual “Go Down Moses.” She tells her daughter Sharonda, “My grandma sang this to me. An’ her grandma sang it to her. An’ before that a mama, blood of my blood, sang it to her little girl or boy, born into slavery … all these mamas had to fight the evil in the world was love … an’ song.” “Tell all pharaoes to let my people go!” Chimene sings with a pleasing, expressive voice. Monah Yancy brings grace and dignity to the role of Chimene, who we discover is receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. One of the Moore family’s crucial concerns is the need to provide her with enough food, and fill her prescriptions. Sharonda has had a DUI conviction, and this is causing further financial hardships for the family. In addition to her fines, she is paying to attend an alcoholism prevention class. Expenses such as these lead Chimene’s son Omar, who is Zaire’s father, to be in the drug trade. Omar has been on probation, which has made it nearly impossible for him to get a job. In preparing cocaine for sale, Omar enlists the help of his younger brother Quan. However, Omar is determined that this only will be until a fellow dealer, Shorty, gets out of jail. Omar wants Quan, who dreams of opening his own bowling alley, to keep off the streets and stay in school. Ural Grant brings a youthful eagerness, and fragile innocence, to the role of Quan. The entire family has an edgy relationship with Omar’s father, Jimmy, a worldweary junkie. Jimmy often has been a negligent husband and father, and scoffs at Chimene’s faith. A confrontation between Jimmy and Omar nearly leads to gunshots. However, Jimmy shares Omar’s wish to keep Quan out of the drug trade. Omar is arrested after a drug deal goes wrong. Chimene visits her son in jail, though their time is punctuated by incessant interruptions. The Moore kitchen table, which symbolized the family’s ef-

forts to stay together, becomes the visitation booth. Quan also visits Omar, whom we learn has been offered a sentence of 17 years as part of a plea deal. “Get that money from Shorty and take care of Mommy’s medicine,” Omar tells Quan. Along with other inmates, Omar is stripped and inspected. “My name is Officer Watkins,” snaps the officer in the prison intake unit. “What Officer Watkins say in Officer Watkins’ prison goes. Hand Officer Watkins your boots.” Having the officer refer to himself in the third person underlines the dehumanizing aspect of prison. Notably, after Omar removes his boots, Watkins tells him to “bang them together and hand them to me.” The first character in the prison to be kind to Omar is his cellmate, Ojore, who offers him soda and food. A 1960s radical and member of the Black Liberation Army, Ojore encourages Omar to read books such as Malcolm X Speaks. Omar says that he doesn’t “do books.” Ojore replies, “in this cell we do books.” Under the skillful direction of Jerrell L. Henderson, the production makes effective use of dualism. Just as a single set serves as both the Moore apartment and Omar’s cell, Will Badgett portrays Jimmy and Ojore, the two father figures in Omar’s life. One of Jimmy’s first lines is “I got to run,” and Badgett’s portrayal of the character is marked by quick body movements to show that this is a way of life for him. By contrast, Badgett brings a sense of equanimity to Ojore that makes him more comfortably paternal. Omar learns from a newspaper article that Quan has been killed on the street; Shorty also has been shot, but survives.

“Medical gave her Motrin and charged her account. She’s too weak and dizzy to walk.” This monologue is harrowing, but its delivery is a highlight of Nicolette Lynch’s strong performance as Sharonda. Having discovered that Quan’s killer is being transferred to the prison, Omar plans to “shank” him. Both Ojure and Slash warn him about the consequences, including a life sentence, if he goes through with the stabbing. Omar blames himself for Quan’s death; “he could barely sell anything once I got locked up. This is the least I can do.” Slash urges Omar to focus on getting out — for Sharonda and Zaire. Miranda Kelly’s projections, which appear on one corner of the cement background, are effective in establishing the settings of place and time, as are the costumes by An-lin Dauber. Beth Lake’s sound design, which includes recordings of sirens and gunshots, works with Daniel Schreckengost’s lighting to accentuate the incessant noise and danger with which the characters contend. Cast member Boris Franklin served 11 years in prison, and was released in 2015. Currently he is a junior at Rutgers University, where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with a minor in sociology. As an actor, Franklin is equally effective in portraying the oppressive Officer Watkins, who processes Omar for incarceration; and Slash, who tries to prevent him from taking actions that will lead to imprisonment for life. (Franklin also plays a dispassionate social worker.) While in prison, Franklin took a course in urban history, taught by Princetonbased journalist Chris Hedges, a minister and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. In 2013 Hedges assigned a drama class consisting of 28 inmates — the basis of the New Jersey Prison Cooperative — to write scenes detailing incidents from their lives. “Here were men writing about prison, and about the equally imprisoning power of poverty outside prison,” Hedges tells philly.com. “Sometimes I’d mix scenes, take part of one and add it to another. My primary job was editing and cementing and shaping.” The resulting script distills recurring themes of cyclical injustice, the importance of mentors, and the need for faith. The decision to bring Caged to Passage Theatre was that of June Ballinger, the company’s former artistic director. Franklin revised the script, with help from Ballinger, current Passage artistic director C. Ryanne Domingues, and Jeffrey Wise, who directed workshops in New York City. hrough astute dramaturgical choices, individual stories have been in“CAGED” IN REHEARSAL: Performances are underway for “Caged.” Directed by Jerrell L. tegrated into a cohesive, poignant Henderson, the play runs through May 20 at Passage Theatre. From left: cast members narrative. Brutal — but necessary — deNicolette Lynch, Brandon Rubin, Monah Yancy, and Ural Grant are rehearsing their parts. tails make the characters distinctive, and (Photo by Damion Parran) their lives excruciatingly realistic. This unrelenting realism, in tandem with an “Caged” will play at Passage Theatre in the Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front outstanding production, compels the auStreet in Trenton, through May 20. For tickets, show times, and information call dience to be moved by their stories. (609) 392-0766 or visit passagetheatre.org. —Donald H. Sanborn III

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SAX AND STRINGS: On Friday, May 18 at 8 p.m., saxophonist Joshua Redman (pictured) joins forces with string quartet Brooklyn Rider, along with fellow all-star collaborators Satoshi Takeishi (percussion) and Scott Colley (bass), for a convergence of their respective worlds at McCarter Theatre. The group first started working together in early 2015 to explore “Aspects of Darkness and Light,” a work designed to be a meeting of equals in its combination of jazz and classical elements. Tickets start at $25. For tickets and further information, visit mc carter.org or call (609) 258-2787.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            s                                         O                      P                                                                        

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Running from May 11 May 20, Forte Dramatic Productions is bringing A.R. Gurney’s Sylvia to Mercer Count y Com mu nit y College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre. Show times for this romantic comedy are Fridays, May 11 and 18 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, May 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, May 13 and 20 at 2 p.m.

sor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on May 11. For empty nesters Greg and Kate, it’s time to reclaim their former life by moving back to Manhattan after years as classic suburban dwellers, replete with kids and a dog.

OUTLET DANCE PROJECT FILM FEST: From May 18 to May 20, the Hopewell Theater will be screening selections from the Outlet Dance Project, an annual festival of artists who identify or have identified as women sharing their vision through site-specific dance, film, and work created for the stage. Each October, in partnership with Grounds For Sculpture, an internationally renowned contemporary sculpture park, the festival celebrates the intersections of visual and moving arts, exploring relationships between sculpture and dance, between place and movement. The Outlet Dance Project’s Dance on Film Festival features a variety of short films directed and/or choreographed by women-identifying artists. A discussion with Executive Director Donia Salem and Associate Director Ann Robideaux will take place at the Friday, May 18 screening. For tickets and more information, visit hopewelltheater.com or call (609) 466-1964.

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DOG DAYS ARE OVER: It’s a case of puppy love for Greg (Kurt Penney) and his newfound canine friend, Sylvia (Maria Aromando) in “Sylvia,” to be presented by Forte Dramatic Productions at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre from May 11 to May 20. Tickets are available by calling the Kelsey box office at (609) 570-3333 or online at www.kelseytheatre.net. (Photo by Angel Obergon)

Premiering off-Broadway in 1955, “Sylvia” is that unusual show that is both smart and silly, sophisticated and salty – and occasionally touching and sad. Its observations about relationships, nature, and growing older are as relevant today as when the show premiered more than six decades ago. The show has enjoyed multiple revivals, including a 1995 off-Broadway production that starred Sarah Jessica Parker as Sylvia and a 2015 Broadway version starring Matthew Broderick as Greg. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, and $14 for students and children. Tickets may be purchased online at www.kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey box office at (609) 570-3333.

“LOVE SHACK” TO “ROCKO’S MODERN LIFE”: On Saturday, May 12 at 6 p.m., rock musician turned movie/TV composer Pat Irwin brings the story of his creative journey to life at Hopewell Theater with film clips, captivating storytelling, and live music. Irwin has a storied creative past as a member of the B-52s, The Raybeats, and recently PI Power Trio. He now composes for the film “Rocko’s Modern Life,” after years creating scores for hit shows like “Nurse Jackie,” “Bored To Death,” and “Feed The Beast.” Hopewell Theater will prepare a three-course Thai supper before Pat Irwin’s multimedia presentation. The Supper is BYOB and the menu is to be announced. The Supper Club starts at 6 p.m. and is followed by the 8 p.m. multimedia talk by Pat Irwin. Tickets include dinner and Pat Irwin’s multimedia program, and cost $120 for a two-person table. For tickets and more information visit hopewelltheater.com or call (609) 466-1964.

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“BERNSTEIN CENTENARY”: On Sunday, May 13 at 12:30 p.m., the Princeton Garden Theatre is hosting a screening of The Royal Ballet’s “Bernstein Centenary.” A three-hour tribute to the creative genius of Leonard Bernstein, it is part of the special worldwide centennial celebration of works created in response to his music. Featured are two world premieres by Wayne McGregor and Christopher Wheeldon, as well as the revival of Liam Scarlett’s “The Age of Anxiety” set to Bernstein’s Symphony No 2. At noon, Mary Pat Robertson will provide some background about the ballet, the choreographer, and the Royal Ballet. Robertson, a choreographer, ballet teacher, and speaker, has been a part of the Princeton arts community since 1980. After her intro, there will be a brief discussion before the ballet begins. Tickets cost $18, and $16 for members. For tickets and more information, visit princetongardenthe atre.org or call (609) 279-1999.

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Kings

Halle Berry Frantically Searches for Her Kids in the Rodney King Riots

n March 3, 1991, five LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) officers were caught on camera viciously beating an unarmed black man who had led them on a high-speed chase instead of pulling over as directed. When the police cornered him, the driver, Rodney King, suffered a broken ankle, a broken cheekbone, multiple skull fractures, and chipped teeth in the subsequent assault by the police with their billy clubs. A year later, riots broke out all over South Central Los Angeles after a jury acquitted all the officers involved in the arrest. Six days later, 63 people had died and thousands of businesses had been looted and burned to the ground, with over a billion dollars in damages. What was it like in the midst of the chaos and conflagration? That is the question Deniz Gamze Erguven tries to answer in Kings, a surreal story describing a foster mother’s frantic search for her missing children at the height of the Rodney King riots. The talented Turkish writer/director made a spectacular debut a couple of years ago with Mustang, a movie that received an Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Film category. Kings is her second feature-length movie, and her first in the English language. The ambitious movie earns an A for the convincing way in which it recreates pandemonium, but only a C for coherency. The film is a series of loosely connected, im-

pressionistic vignettes, instead of a traditional narrative. It stars Academy Award-winner Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball) as Millie Dunbar, an overworked single-mother with eight foster children. When the civil unrest breaks out, she sets out to find her kids with the help of her next-door neighbor, Obie, who is the last white guy living in the ‘hood and who is also afraid to leave the security of his house. Obie is played by Daniel Craig, who somehow summons up the courage to get out of his house to help Millie round up her children. The plot thickens when the two are mistaken for looters by a gruff cop (Kirk Baltz) who is too overwhelmed by the situation to listen to any explanations. Millie and Obie end up handcuffed to each other and the close quarters affords them an opportunity to get better acquainted. This grim movie is blessed with a retro soundtrack featuring James Brown’s African-American anthem “Say It Loud, I’m Black & I’m Proud,” Bill Withers’ haunting, R&B classic “City of the Angels,” and Nina Simone’s searing rendition of “Ooh Child.” Very Good (HHH). Rated R for violence, sexuality, nudity, and pervasive profanity. Running time: 92 minutes. Production Studios: Bliss Media/CG Cinema/Maven Pictures. Distributor: The Orchard Company. —Kam Williams

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THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM: Halle Berry is cleaning up after a meal with her eight foster children. However, her life is about to change in the wake of the six days of rioting following the acquittal of the officers involved in the arrest of Rodney King.

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Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13 for profanity, crude references, intense action, and pervasive violence). Nineteenth movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series and the third in the Avengers series has the team of superheroes joining forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to thwart the attempt of a despot (Josh Brolin) to destroy the universe. Cast includes Robert Downey, Jr, Elizabeth Olsen, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, and Zoe Saldana.

Wednesday, May 9 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Princeton University Farmers Market at Firestone Library Plaza. 6:30 p.m.: The Sierra Club NJ – Central Group presents a lecture on “Carnivores and Environmental Change” at Mercer County Community College, Student/Welcome Center, Room SC 104 (first floor). Pizza will be served at 6 p.m. Free and students are welcome. RSVP to kipatthesierra club@gmail.com. 7 p.m.: PSO Soundtracks Lecture: Melding Cultural Sounds in Music at Princeton Public Library. The discussion is related to the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s May 20 premiere performance of Saad Haddad’s new work, “Risala.” 8 to 10:30 p.m.: Contra Dance with the Princeton Country Dancers at the Suzanne Patterson Center. General admission is $10 ($5-$10 for students). Thursday, May 10 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Red Cross Blood Drive at RCN Telecom Services, 650 College Road East in Princeton. 6 p.m.: Edward Tenner and Richard K. Rein discuss The Efficiency Paradox: What Big Data Can’t Do at Labyrinth Books of Princeton. 7 p.m.: Free, Youth Mental & Emotional Health Discussion at the Brower Student Center at The College of New Jersey in Ewing. This event is a follow-up to a NAMI Mercer “Call to Action” presentation for parents/ caregivers of school-aged children and young teens. The program will include resources for parents on how to better provide support for students who may be struggling. 7:30 p.m.: Kingston Greenways Association leads a presentation on “Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases” with Dr. Alvaro Toldeo of Rutgers University. This free event will take place at the Kingston Firehouse, 8 Heathcote Road in Kingston. 7:30 p.m.: Screening of On Dangerous Ground (1951) at Princeton Garden Theatre. Friday, May 11 11 a.m.: Garden Club of Princeton French Market at Mercer Island Park at the Intersection of Mercer Street, Nassau Street, and University Place.

Bad Samaritan (R for violence, drug use, pervasive profanity, and brief nudity). A suspense thriller about a car valet moonlighting as a burglar (Robert Sheehan) who breaks into the home of one of the restaurant’s rich customers (David Tennant) and finds a kidnapped woman (Kerry Condon) tied up there. With Carlito Olivero, Jacqueline Byers, and Lisa Brenner. Beirut (R for profanity, violence, and a nude image). Thriller, set in the 80s during Lebanon’s civil war, about a retired U.S. diplomat (Jon Hamm) coaxed back into service by a CIA agent (Rosamund Pike) to negotiate the release of a kidnapped colleague (Mark Pelligrino). With Dean Norris, Shea Whigham, and Douglas Hodge. Black Panther (PG-13 for pervasive violent action sequences and a rude gesture). Chadwick Boseman has the title role in this Marvel Comics story that finds the superhero serving as king of an African country that teams up with a CIA agent (Martin Freeman) and a female special forces unit, to avert world war. With Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Daniel Kaluuya, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, and Andy Serkis. Blockers (R for crude humor, pervasive profanity, graphic sexuality, drug use, partying, and nudity). Comedy about three parents (John Cena, Leslie Mann, and Ike Barinholtz) who join forces to thwart their daughters’ (Geraldine Viswanathan, Kathryn Newton, and Gideon Adlon) plan to lose their virginity. With Ramona Young, Miles Robbins, and Graham Phillips. Breaking In (PG-13 for violence, bloody images, menacing, sexual references, and brief profanity). Thriller about a single mom’s (Gabrielle Union) efforts to rescue her kids (Ajiona Alexus and Seth Carr) who are being held hostage by a gang of burglars barricaded inside her recently-deceased father’s Malibu mansion. With Billy Burke, Christa Miller, Richard Cabral, and Jason George. The Death of Stalin (R for violence, sexual references, and pervasive profanity). Adrian McLoughlin portrays Joseph Stalin in this biopic, set in Moscow in 1953, depicting the Russian dictator’s final days as well as the civil strife which erupted in the country in the wake of his death. Cast includes Steve Buscemi, Jeffrey Tambor, and Michael Palin. Finding Your Feet (PG-13 for suggestive material, profanity, and brief drug use). Dramatic comedy about a straitlaced senior citizen (Imelda Staunton) who moves in with her big sister (Cela Imrie) after she catches her husband of 40 years (John Sessions) in bed with her best friend (Josie Lawrence). With Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley, Paul Chan, and David Hayman. I Feel Pretty (PG-13 for sexuality, profanity, and partial nudity). Comedy about an insecure woman (Amy Schumer) who suddenly becomes convinced she’s the prettiest woman on the planet after falling and hitting her head. With Michelle Williams, Emily Ratajkowski, Aidy Bryant, Lauren Hutton, and Naomi Campbell. Isle of Dogs (PG-13 for mature themes and violent images). Stop-motion animated adventure, directed by Wes Anderson and set in Japan, about a boy (Koyu Rankin) who runs away from home and steals a plane in order to find a beloved dog quarantined on a remote island. Voice cast includes Bryan Cranston, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Harvey Keitel, Greta Gerwig, and Yoko Ono. Lean on Pete (R for profanity and brief violence). Drama, set in Portland, Oregon, about the bond forged between a 15-year-old stable boy (Charlie Plummer) and a retired racehorse slated for slaughter. With Steve Buscemi, Steve Zahn, Travis Fimmel, and Chloe Sevigny. Life of the Party (PG-13 for sexuality, partying, and drug use). Comedy about a just-dumped housewife (Melissa McCarthy) who decides to go back to college to complete her degree at the same school as her daughter (Molly Gordon). Featuring Maya Rudolph, Gillian Jacobs, Jacki Weaver, and Stephen Root, with a cameo appearance by Christina Aguilera. Overboard (PG-13 for suggestive material, profanity, and partial nudity). Romantic comedy, loosely based on the 1987 classic of the same name, changes the script to be about a spoiled, rich playboy (Eugenio Derbez) who is duped by his maid (Anna Faris) into believing they’re married, when he develops amnesia after falling off his yacht. With Eva Longoria, John Hannah, and Swoosie Kurtz. A Quiet Place (PG-13 for terror and bloody images). Horror film about a family that finds itself hunted by mysterious creatures who use sound to locate their prey. Cast includes Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe. Rampage (PG-13 for violence, mass destruction, brief profanity, and obscene gestures). Dwayne Johnson and Naomie Harris co-star in this comedy as scientists who save the day when three animals that mutated into monsters decimate the Windy City in the wake of a genetic experiment gone terribly awry. With Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, and Joe Manganiello. Ready Player One (PG-13 for action, violence, bloody images, suggestive material, partial nudity, and profanity). Adaptation of Ernest Cline’s science fiction novel, set in 2045, about a teenager’s (Tye Sheridan) participation, with the help of his friends, in a virtual reality Easter egg hunt where the winner will inherit an immense fortune from the contest’s late creator (Mark Rylance). Ensemble cast includes Olivia Cooke, Mckenna Grace, Lena Waithe, Olivia Cooke, Simon Pegg, and Letitia Wright. Super Troopers 2 (R for crude humor, pervasive profanity, coarse sexuality, drug use, and graphic nudity). Sequel to the 2001 comedy finds the Broken Lizard comedy troupe reprising their roles as inept Vermont state troopers in a madcap adventure about a border war between the U.S. and Canada. Co-starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Paul Soter, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, and Kevin Heffernan, with a cameo appearance by Fred Savage as himself. Traffik (R for violence, sexuality, drug use, disturbing images, and pervasive profanity). Thriller about two couples (Paula Patton and Omar Epps, and Roselyn Sanchez and Laz Alonso) whose getaway weekend at an isolated location in the mountains is interrupted by a violent biker gang. With Luke Goss, Missi Pyle, and William Fitchner. Truth or Dare (PG-13 for violence, sexuality, alcohol abuse, profanity, mature themes, and disturbing content). Horror film about a teen party game that turns deadly when prevaricating players get picked off one-by-one. Ensemble cast includes Lucy Hale, Tom Choi, Aurora Perrineau, Tyler Posey, and Sophia Ali. Tully (R for profanity, sexuality, and nudity). Mackenzie Davis handles the title role in this New York City dramatic comedy about a nanny who forges an unlikely friendship with the mother (Charlize Theron) of the three kids she’s caring for. With Mark Duplass, Ron Livingston, and Elaine Tan. —Kam Williams

Starting Friday 1945 (NR) You Were Never Really Here (R) Continuing Tully (R) Ends Thursday Isle of Dogs (PG-13) The Death of Stalin (R) Prof Picks On Dangerous Ground (1951) Thu, May 10 at 7:30 Art on Screen David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts (NR) Sat, May 12 at 1:00 Royal Ballet Bernstein Centenary (NR) Sun, May 13 at 12:30 Princeton Migrations Persepolis (2007) Wed, May 16 at 7:30

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will give a one hour lecture titled “Christian Science: A Spiritual Revolution” held at the Princeton Theological Seminary (Theron Room). This event is sponsored by the Christian Science Church of Princeton. 8 p.m.: Princeton University Creative Large Ensemble conducted by Darcy James Argue performs at Richardson Auditorium. Sunday, May 13 12:30 p.m.: Screening of the Royal Ballet’s Bernstein Centenary at Princeton Garden Theatre. 2 to 4 p.m.: Mother’s Day Open House at Mountain Lakes House, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, 57 Mountain Avenue in Princeton. Tea and cookies will be served on the stone terrace overlooking the lakes. Maps will be provided for a self-guided walk. This event is free. 4:30 p.m.: Stories and songs in Italian for children over the age of 2 at Princeton Public Library. Monday, May 14 Recycling 10 a.m. Preview of Kamelot Auctions 13th Annual Antique Garden & Architectural Sale at 2220 East Allegheny Avenue in Philadelphia (through May 18). 7 p.m.: Join bestselling author and national radio host Jennifer Fulwiler for a Q&A and discussion of her new memoir, One Beautiful Dream, in which she shares her secrets for living with purpose and balance as a wife, radio host, author, and homeschooling mom of six children. Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and older. Tickets can be purchased at OneBeautifulDream.com. This event will take place at St. Paul Spiritual Center Auditorium (below the church), 214 Nassau Street, Princeton. Tuesday, May 15 Noon to 5 p.m.: Free, ultrasound screening for thyroid cancer with Pranav N. Shah, MD at 186 PrincetonHightstown Road, Building 3B, Suite 104 in West Windsor (also on May 22).

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1 p.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center presents “Practical Strategies For Family Caregivers” with Liz Charbonneau from Homewatch Caregivers. Charbonneau will present an overview of strategies to be considered when providing for a loved one, from medication management to supplemental outside care resources. 7:30 p.m.: Hopewell Valley Chorus performs their spring concert, “Oh My Joy,” at St. James Church, 115 E. Delaware Avenue in Pennington. Admission is $15 ($12 seniors/students). For more information, call (609) 737-3177 or visit www. hopewellvalleychorus.org. Saturday, May 12 8:30 a.m.: CASA Kids Superhero 5K Run/Walk at Princeton Pike Corporate Center, 1009 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville. To register, visit https://bit. ly/2IkpFBU. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: West Windsor Community Farmers Market at the Vaughn Drive Parking Lot of the Princeton Junction Train Station in West Windsor. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Workout with CrossFit Ex Novo to raise funds for Autism. Event participation is $25 and includes a full crossfit workout. The gym is located at 743 Alexander Road, Ste. 11 in Princeton. All are welcome. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Mother Nature Festival at the Lawrence Nature Center, 481 Drexel Avenue in Lawrence Township. Over 20 environmental groups will have representatives with information on sustainable practices. There will also be a wildlife animal show, live local music, food and beverages, and planting a butterfly garden. Noon to 5 p.m.: Mother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend at Terhune Orchards (through Sunday, May 13). Also, pick-your-own asparagus and live music by Jerry Steele on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. 2:30 p.m.: John Tyler

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With D’Orsi Coming Through in Crunch Time, PU Women’s Lax Wins Ivy Title, Heading to NCAAs

ith top-seeded Princeton University women’s lacrosse team locked in a 9-9 stalemate against second-seeded Penn in the second half of the Ivy League Tournament Championship game last Sunday, it became Tess D’Orsi time for the Tigers. Princeton sophomore attacker D’Orsi scored a goal to put the Tigers ahead 10-9 and then after the visiting Quakers answered to make it 10-10, she tallied two unanswered goals to make the difference on the way to a 13-10 win.

“It just comes with the flow of the game; when the game gets more intense, I know I need to step it up and I keep my mental game calm and composed,” said D’Orsi, who ended up with four goals and an assist as the Tigers improved to 12-5 and booked a spot in the NCAA tournament where Princeton will face Syracuse (9-9) in a first round contest at Boston College on May 11. “I try to do what I need to do in the moment.” The Tigers were expecting an intense effort from a Quaker team they had routed

21-8 in a regular season game played in late April. “We can’t take away from the win we had on April 28 but we knew they would come out with a fire under them, ready for redemption with something to prove to us,” said D’Orsi. “We knew they would come out really, really hard.” Princeton brought plenty of fire into the matchup, buoyed by a raucous student rooting section on hand at Class of 1952 Stadium. “We matched it. Leaving the locker room and coming out the field, the whole time

we had a great energy,” said D’Orsi. “We were ready for that.” While Penn displayed energy in fighting back from an early 7-4 deficit to knot the game at 7-7 with 28:04 remaining in regulation, Princeton kept its cool down the stretch. “The biggest thing is that we stayed calm,” added D’Orsi. “We knew what we could control and we did exactly that.” D’Orsi enjoyed a big moment as her third goal of game marked the 100th point of her career. “I didn’t know that was coming; I think it is a great accomplishment,” said D’Orsi, a 5’4 native of Sudbury, Mass., who now has 50 points this season

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on 38 goals and 12 assists and is up to 101 in her career on 76 goals and 25 assists. “I couldn’t have done it without all of my teammates. All of my goals pretty much come off of feeds so my teammates set me up for that success.” For D’Orsi, the team success in winning the Ivy tourney was more important than her personal milestone. “It means the world. We loved hosting this weekend,” said D’Orsi. “We have worked really, really hard to get to this point. I think being here and having that familiarity was good. It means everything to go out here with an Ivy title.” Princeton head coach Chris Sailer savored the Ivy crown, noting that the Tigers got off to a shaky 4-4 start as they dealt with some heavy graduation losses. “We struggled early, we persevered through that struggle, and we just kept getting better and better,” said Sailer. “I am just so proud of the team about how far we have come. It has been a lot of hard work and preparation and staying confident and working through this growing pains as a team.” Sailer saw a struggle coming in the championship game against a Penn team bent on revenge. “It was so intense; the game we played 10 days ago was such a magical night. Everything went right for us and things didn’t go right for them,” said Sailer. “We didn’t anticipate the same kind of game. We know Penn, it is tournament time and they are going to come ready to play. We thought it would be a battle and it was. It was close the whole way. I don’t think we ever lost the lead, it was tied or we had the lead. They never went ahead and I thought that was crucial.” With the offense clicking better and better as the game went on, D’Orsi was able to get space for her crucial goals. “She has really been coming on strong the last few weeks, being more confident and finding the net,” said Sailer of D’Orsi, a member of the U.S. Under-19 women’s lacrosse team. “They were really sliding hard. They were sending two three people to every dodge

we took. We just had to be a little smarter. We were trying to force some things, but once we stated moving the ball more, we were able to get better openings.” Junior midfielder Elizabeth George helped open things up for the Tigers, getting named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, totaling six goals and 16 draw controls in the weekend. “She did deserve the MOP. Her draw controls the other night and today were really big and being able to get goals when we needed them,” said Sailer, whose team topped Columbia 17-7 in a semifinal contest on Friday evening. “She is just a powerful kid and she is hard to stop on the drive.” Against Penn, the Tiger defense came up big when it was needed the most, holding the Quakers scoreless over the last 12:57 of the contest. “We made a couple of stops down there, Sam [Fish] made a couple of saves,” said Sailer. “We got some turnovers on them in the middle. Mary Murphy and Alex Argo were awesome, as were Sam and Marge Donovan. The whole group really did well. They really did step up and that was great to see.” Sailer believes the Tigers, who have posted six straight wins, can make a great showing in the NCAA, starting with a rematch against Syracuse (99), which edged Princeton in a 17-16 thriller on March 29. “I think we are a team that can make a run. I don’t think anyone in the NCAA tournament can underestimate us,” asserted Sailer, who has guided the Tigers to three NCAA titles. “Since the Delaware game (a 15-6 win on March 31), our only loss was a one-goal loss to Maryland where we led the entire game. We are playing hot right now.” D’Orsi, for her part, is confident that the Tiger will keep playing well. “We are on our upswing right now; we have worked really, really hard this whole season to get to the point where we are, and we are showing no signs of stopping,” said D’Orsi. “We know each other’s tendencies; everything is coming together at the right time.” —Bill Alden

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TESS TIME: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Tess D’Orsi heads to goal in action last weekend at the Ivy League Tournament held at Class of 1952 Stadium. Sophomore attacker D’Orsi tallied four goals and an assist as top-seeded Princeton defeated second-seeded Penn 13-10 in the championship game last Sunday. The Tigers, now 12-5, will face Syracuse (9-9) in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Boston College on May 11. The victor will face fourth seeded BC (19-1) is a second round contest on May 13. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

With the Princeton University softball team having been eliminated from the Ivy League title race, there was pride on the line last weekend when the Tigers hosted Cornell in a season-ending three-game set. Sparked by its trio of seniors Kylee Pierce, Danielle Dockx, and Ashley LaGuardia setting the tone, Princeton was determined to end the season by fighting to the last out. “We have had a really tough year overall and they were mindful of that,” said Princeton head coach Lisa Van Ackeren. “They did well, they enjoyed it and competed really well. I am happy for them.” P r i n c e ton s t a r te d t h e weekend by falling 7-6 to Cornell in game one of a doubleheader on Saturday but then rebounded for a 5-2 win in the nightcap. In the season finale on Sunday, pitcher LaGuardia hurled a gem in a 1-0 loss with Pierce going 2-for-3 and Dockx coming up with a hit. Van Ackeren credits her senior trio with setting a positive tone over their four years with the program. “They are just consistent workers; they treated practice, lifts, and team stuff the same way the last week of their senior year as they did the first week of their freshman year,” said Van Ackeren “They were just unbelievably consistent with their attitude and effort. They were steady and that is all you can ask.” The Tigers, however, were plagued by inconsistent play this spring in going 10-29 overall and 8-13 Ivy League after winning back-to-back league crowns. “Either the hitting was t h e r e a n d t h e p i tc h i n g wasn’t or the pitching wasn’t there and the hitting was,” lamented Van Ackeren. “There were moments of greatness on all sides of the ball, but we couldn’t put it together, especially in key moments. That is the mark of a championship-caliber team, doing those things when it matters the most. We just couldn’t figure out how to do that this year.” In Van Ackeren’s view, the team’s returning players will be better for enduring the rough spring. “We all had good lessons, both individually and as a team, so for the guys coming back, this will be a very useful experience, coming from a championship season to something far from it.” said Van Ackeren. “The biggest thing is personal accountability. It is ‘what was my role in this and what could I have done better for the team to have performed to its potential.’ That is not just skill set or ‘I needed to have a batter atbat in this situation.’ It has a lot to do with team dynamics as well, rallying the group when we are down and finding a way to be optimistic when adversity is hitting.” Van Ackeren likes the foundation she has in place. “We have got a lot of kids who have a ton of innings under their belts,” said Van Ackeren. “We rotated our lineup a bunch this year so a lot of people had at-bats. Some-

game, you have a good chance of winning that game regardless of who it is and how much experience that they have. It is a matter of showing up and having the confidence to perform for your team.” In the wake of the disappointing 2018 campaign, the Tigers will cer tainly show up with more hunger when they hit the field next year. “I think some of them were worried about complacency coming into this year; it was OK we have won two, so how do we stay motivated to win three,” said Van Ackeren. “They were motivated but things just didn’t go our way. So it is ‘let’s not have that happen again, let’s make sure that we are the best version of ourself.’ It will be motivating.” —Bill Alden

Freshman Goalie Fish Catching On as Starter, Helping Tiger Women’s Lax Take Ivy Crown

Sam Fish struggled when the Princeton Universit y wo m e n’s l a c r o s s e te a m played at Columbia in its regular season finale in late April. Even though Princeton prevailed, freshman goalie Fish wasn’t sharp in the 2216 win. “I just think I didn’t have my head on right in that game last Saturday,” said Fish. Last Friday when the foes met for a rematch in the Ivy League semis at the Class of 1952 Stadium, Fish had her head in the game, making six saves as Princeton pulled away to a 17-7 win over the Lions. “Tonight our defense as a whole came out big,” said Fish. “My defensive unit really helped me. Some of the saves I would not have had unless they were playing really well.” Fish credited junior star defender Alex Argo with spearheading things on the back line for the Tigers. “Argo is amazing, she has a strong defensive presence and just having her out there in front of me is a huge help,” said Fish. Making the jump to colle ge lacros s e, F is h has worked hard to be a bigger presence in the cage. “It is a much faster pace and the shots are coming harder and at faster speeds,” said Fish, a 5’10 native of San Diego who made 11 saves to help Princeton defeat Penn 13-10 in the Ivy championship game on Sunday. “It is making sure I am keeping my eye on the ball and just getting my hands to the ball.” In the early stages of the season, Fish benefitted from competing with senior Mary Kate McDonough and sophDOCKSIDER: Princeton University softball player Danielle omore Winnie BrandfieldDockx makes a play in recent action. Senior infielder Dockx Harvey as the trio shared ended her career last weekend as the Tigers wrapped up the season by going 1-2 in a three-game set against visiting CorGet the scoop from nell. Princeton finished the spring at 10-29 overall and 8-13 Ivy League. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) times it takes a few years to get that experience. It is a really good thing to be in those situations. We have got a lot of leadership coming back. Our rising seniors are a strong group of personalities and leaders. A lot of it will be determined on how they learned from this year and when they come back, what they want to do differently.” The Tigers will need to have stronger pitching as the team ERA ballooned to 6.19 this spring from the 4.21 mark posted in 2017. “From my perspective, it starts and ends in the circle,” said Van Ackeren, a star pitcher at Lehigh in her playing days. “If you have somebody who can keep you in the

the goalie duties. “I knew I needed to step up my game. The other two goalies were playing so well,” said Fish, who made her first start against Dartmouth in the fifth game of the season and has now started the last nine contests in the cage for the Tigers. “We were all working so hard and it was just good competition between all of us. It raised us all to a higher level.” Having compiled a goals against average of 10.28 and a save percentage of .505, Fish is finding a comfort level as Princeton’s top goalie. “I am definitely trying to just maintain where I am at and play at the high level,” said Fish, a second-team AllIvy performer this spring. Although Princeton lost 11-10 to Maryland in early

April, Fish saw that game as proof that she could thrive against high level competition. “The Maryland game was so fun to play in. Just seeing those shots was amazing,” said Fish, who recorded 11 saves in the defeat to the second-ranked Terps. “Our defense was definitely playing so well in that game.” With Princeton, now 125, facing Syracuse (9-9) in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Boston College on May 11, Fish believes the Tigers can keep playing well. “We can get on a run; I think our team as a unit and as a whole is just so incredible,” said Fish, who made eight saves off the bench when Princeton fell 17-16 to Syracuse in a regular season meeting on March 29. “We have so many incredible players on this team; we play so well together.” —Bill Alden

CATCH OF THE DAY: Princeton University women’s lacrosse goalie Sam Fish makes a save last Friday night to help the Tigers defeat Columbia in the Ivy League Tournament semis. Two days later, Fish recorded 11 saves to help Princeton defeat Penn 13-10 in the Ivy Championship game. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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PU Sports Roundup Princeton Baseball Swept by Dartmouth

Ending the season on a down note, the Princeton University baseball team got swept in a three-game series at Dartmouth last weekend. In action on Saturday, the Tigers fell 14-3 and 16-1. In the season finale on Sunday, Princeton dropped a 6-2 decision. The defeats left the Tigers with a final record of 10-27 overall and 7-14 Ivy League.

PU Women’s Track 3rd at Ivy Heps

Sparked by star throwers Kennedy O’Dell, Obiageri Amaechi, and Rylie Pease, the Princeton Universit y women’s track team took t hird in t he Iv y L eag ue Outdoor Heptagonal Track Championships last weekend at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Senior O’Dell placed second in the hammer throw with a best mark of 186’3, Amaechi had a best throw of 179’1 to take second in the discus and freshman Pease finished second in the javelin with a heave of 148’3. In the team standings, Princeton piled up 90 points in taking fourth with Penn winning the championship by totaling 177.

PU Men’s Tennis Has 2 on All-Ivy

Princeton Universit y mens’s tennis stars, senior Luke Gamble and freshman Damian Rodriguez, have earned second-team All-Ivy League doubles recognition. The honor is Gamble’s t hird, w it h second-team doubles recognition in 2016 and 2017. Rodriguez went 14-9 in doubles, including 13-8 in dual matches, while Gamble went 20-11 to lead all Tigers in doubles wins on the season, including 15-8 in dual matches. Together, Gamble and Rodriguez were 13-8 overall, all in the dual-

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match season, with a 13-7 record at first. Gamble and Rodriguez were ranked 89th nationally as a doubles pair by the ITA on the May 3 rankings.

Tiger Men’s Hoops Adds Jones to Staff

Former professional player Jonathan Jones has been named as an assistant coach on the Princeton University men’s basketball staff, said Tiger head coach Mitch Henderson last week. Jones began his coachi ng c are er at E l i z ab e t h High School as a junior varsity coach for the 201516 season before joining the staff at his alma mater Kean University for the last two seasons as the Associate Head Coach. At Kean, Jones worked on player development, recruited prospective student athletes, developed practice plans while maintaining focus on academic standards, organized the program’s high school team summer camp, planned alumni games and functions, and edited videos for the team’s social media accounts. “I am thrilled with the addition of Jonathan to our staff,” said Henderson. “We look forward to having him share with our players the habits and growth that took place for him to develop into a collegiate All-American and successful pro. He is high-character and high-energy on and off the court, and we look forward to welcoming another leader with those values into our culture.” As a senior at Kean, Jones was a 2011 first-team Divi-

CROWNING GLORY: Members of the Princeton University men’s track team celebrate after winning the Ivy League Outdoor Heptagonal Track Championships last weekend at Franklin Field in Philadelphia. Princeton totaled 178 points in taking the title, topping runner-up Penn, which had 142. The win gave the Tigers the triple crown of Cross Country, Indoor, and Outdoor Heps. It marked the fourth triple crown for the Princeton men in the last eight years and the ninth overall. Senior Mitchel Charles won both the shot put and discus to earn the Most Outstanding Field Performer of the Meet. Senior Josh Ingalls was named the Most Outstanding Track Performer after winning the 800 title and helping the 4x800 relay take second. (Photo Courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications) sion III All-America unanimous honoree, runner-up for Division III national Player of the Year, the NJAC Player of the Year, NJAC Male Athlete of the Year, a D3hoops. com first-team All-America, a D3 News first-team AllAmerica, and the D3hoops. com Atlantic Region Player of the Year. Jones went on to play for Nor way’s Tromsø Storm, averaging 23 points and 15.2 rebounds per game to lead the BLNO league in points and rebounds in 2011-12 while being named Eurobasket All-Norwegian BLNO Forward of the Year, Import Player of the Year and first-team all-league. The following season, Jones played for AS Soleuvre in L u xe m b o u r g, av e r a g i n g 20.3 points and 13.3 re-

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bounds. He played for Finland’s UU-Korihait in 201314, averaging 15.4 points and 8.4 rebounds, before moving on to Anzorena in Argentina for 2014-15, averaging 17.4 points and 10.6 rebounds.

Princeton Men’s Lax Has 5 Make All-Ivy

Michael Sowers and Austin Sims led the way as the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team had five players earn All-Ivy League honors. S ophomore at tack man Sowers and senior midfielder Sims were both first-team selections while freshman defender George Baughan was a second-team choice a nd f re sh ma n longs t ick midfielder Andrew Song and senior goalie Tyler Blaisdell earned honorable mention. Sowers leads Division I in both points per game and assists per game, and no player in the last 37 years in Division I lacrosse has averaged more points per game for a career than he cur rently has. He broke his own Princeton singleseason scoring record with 83 points, one more than he had last year, and his 56 assists were also a Princ-

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eton single-season record. His 97 career assists are already fifth in program history. With his two first-team All-Ivy selections, he has a chance to join Chad Wiedmaier and Tom Schreiber as the only four-time first-team All-Ivy picks in program history. Sims, the 20th pick in the MLL draft, had career highs with 32 goals and 16 assists for 48 points. Sims, who finished his Princeton career with 111 career points on 82 goals and 29 assists, had three four-goal games during Princeton’s seasonending five-game winning streak. Baughan burst onto the national scene in stunning fashion this past weekend, shutting out Cornell’s Jeff Teat, also a u nanimous first-team All-Ivy pick, while causing four turnovers and s cor i ng a goa l h i m s elf. Baughan, who was also outstanding against Yale’s Ben Reeves (Player of the Year, unanimous first-team) and Harvard’s Morgan Cheek (second-team), led Princeton with 16 caused turnovers. Blaisdell finished his career sevent h all-time at Princeton with 521 saves. He also started every game the last three years for Princeton, finishing with 47 straight starts to end his career. Blaisdell had nine games in double figures in saves this season, including five with at least 16. Song made a huge impact on the defense and face-off games from Day 1. He finished second on the team with 14 caused turnovers and 48 ground balls, and he scored dramatic goals against both Virginia and Brown.

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Paul Cooke’s uniform was caked with dirt, reflecting his role in the middle of the action as the Princeton High baseball team celebrated its Senior Day with a walk-off win over visiting Lawrence last Wednesday. Senior outfielder Cooke slammed an RBI single to help ignite a two-run rally in the bottom of the first inning and legged out an infield single in the bottom of the fifth. He ended the day by lofting a sacrifice fly to drive in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh to give the Little Tigers a 4-3 triumph. Emotions were running high for Cooke and his classmates as they took the field against Lawrence. “That pregame ceremony is a little weird, it has gone so fast,” said Cooke. “To have it be my class and be up there with all of my friends is really cool. But at the same time, I think it took us out of our rhythm. We started the game with a lot of emotion and that can help you some but at the same time you have to learn to put that to use.” After yielding a run in the top of the first, PHS regained its rhythm, starting with a leadoff bunt single from senior center fielder Jaedyn Paria. “That was huge, the bottom of the first inning,” said Cooke. Jaedyn’s bunt single set the tone. We weren’t going let that fester today. Being able to channel our emotions and get a couple of runs in the first inning was big.” PHS pushed the lead to 3-1 but Lawrence rallied to make it a 3-3 game going into the bottom of the

seventh inning. As the Little Tigers got ready to bat in the seventh, Cooke sensed they were going to pull out the win. “I think we have been in a lot of close games,” noted Cooke. “We are just coming in, and the great thing about it is, everyone had on their mind if we didn’t get it done in the top of the seventh, we will walk it off here. That is what is so great about this team and how we are performing well, because if we take a hit, we are not going to sit down, we are going to come back.” With the bases loaded and one out, Cooke enjoyed a great moment as he fought off a 0-2 count to produce the game-winning sac fly. “I had taken a pitch at the 0-0 count and then I helped the pitcher out on the 0-1 a little up and away,” recalled Cooke, who came through again on Monday with a double and an RBI to help seventh-seeded PHS defeat 10th-seeded Hightstown 4-0 in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament. “On the 0-2 pitch I am going to stay up on my hip; I know all I need to do is drive a ball into the air. Whether that drops or not, it doesn’t matter, it is getting that run in.” While Cooke was thrilled to be the hero against Lawrence, he gained more satisfaction from seeing his teammates thrive. “I like to see how our young guys develop,” said Cooke, who is headed to Swarthmore College where he will be playing for its baseball program. “I have been here for a while and I have felt that

COOKING UP A WINNER: Princeton High baseball player Paul Cooke takes a swing in a game earlier this season. PHS senior star Cooke had a double and an RBI as seventh-seeded PHS defeated 10th-seeded Hightstown 4-0 in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament. The Little Tigers, now 11-7, play at second-seeded Allentown in the MCT quarters on May 9 with the victor advancing to the semis on May 12. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

t ransit ion myself, going from that young guy in my freshman year and trying to develop into this new role. I like seeing our young guys grow, come out, and perform. The best role is being able to say that my teammates are playing better around me.” PHS head coach Dave Roberts is proud of how his seniors have developed into stalwarts for the program. “It is a great group,” said Rober ts, whose Class of 2018 includes Mike Frost, David Valente, John Girouard, Mike Ramirez, Alec Silverman, and Zack Yoelson in addition to Cooke and Paria. “I was going through all of their contributions last night and how many games each one of them played, how many innings, and their starts. It is a class that has given us a lot of mileage in the field, on the mound, and behind the plate. A lot of these guys are three-year guys and Paul is a four-year guy.” It was fitting that Paria triggered the first inning rally. “Jaedyn, as a senior, got the momentum back with that bunt,” said Roberts. “I was really happy to see him do that and then we were able to pick him up. We were able to come through.” Roberts was not surprised to see the Little Tigers come through in the bottom of the seventh. “I kept saying to our guys, keep your head above the fray and make sure that you focus,” said Roberts. “There was a lot of confidence going through the g uys, we broug ht up a couple of pinch hitters and Owen Seals did a great job. Jaedyn had another good atbat and Tommy Reid came through as he has been all year long. Paulie got down in the at-bat but he knew what he had to do. He knew he needed to lift that ball to center field and he did. It was a great at-bat.” With PHS, now 11-7 and playing at second-seeded Allentown in the MCT quarterfinals on May 9 with the winner advancing to the semis on May 12, Roberts believes his team will be a tough out. “We can make a run,” said Roberts, whose squad has also qualified for the upcoming state tourney. “We have to stop doing a couple of things. We are walking too many guys and we are not making enough routine plays, but if we can clean that up, we can get through it.” Cooke, for his part, is savoring the homestretch of his PHS career. “This has been a really special season,” said Cooke. “Coming into it, we knew that we had a chance to do something special. The way that we approached practice from day one, the way the coaches all approached it from day one was showing the mind-set that we are going to win this year and do some things that we haven’t done in a while.” —Bill Alden

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With Sophomore Marciano Triggering Offense, PHS Girls’ Lacrosse Advances to MCT Semis For Shaylah Marciano, playing goalie in soccer and point guard in basketball has given her a better perspective on the field for the Princeton High girls’ lacrosse team. “As a point guard in basketball, it is kind of my job to be able to see everybody and where everyone is going,” said sophomore midfielder Marciano. “In soccer, being able to see the whole field really opens up things.” L as t S at urday agains t fifth-seeded Princeton Day School in the quarterfinals of the Mercer County Tournament, Marciano helped fourth-seeded PHS break open a tight 4-4 contest, sparking a 9-0 run as the Little Tigers built a 13-5 halftime lead. “It is a big rivalry; they always come out strong and I think the rivalry brings the best game in both of us so it was really important that we kept pushing and playing our best,” said Marciano. “That was an awesome run.” The Little Tigers pulled away to a 21-11 win, improving to 8-8. PHS is slated to face top-seeded Lawrenceville in the MCT semis on May 8 with the victor advancing to the title game on May 10. “It was really fun. They still put up a really good fight because they are a great team,” said Marciano, reflecting on the second half performance against PDS. “We kept finding each other, which is what we have really improved on.” Marciano’s ability to find her teammates helped her hit a personal milestone against the Panthers as she recorded the 100th assist of her career. “It is awesome. I couldn’t have done it without my teammates because they put it in the back of the net,” said Marciano, who ended up with four goals and five assists in the win and now leads the state in assists with 60. “Even if I make a bad pass, they are always there to grab it and stick in the net.” PHS head coach Sara Doran credits Marciano with being a key catalyst for the Little Tigers. “Shaylah is invaluable; she is just a beautiful player,” said Doran. “The fact that she has 100 assists speaks to her and what a team player she is. She knows when to go to goal and when to look for the other player;

she does that so well. As a sophomore, she has really taken on a leadership role on the field.” Doran liked the way her players kept going to goal as they weathered the early storm from PDS. “We have been up and the other team has come back,” said Doran. “Today, they didn’t allow that to get themselves down and they just kept pressing, kept trusting each other, and looking for each other. The transitions looked really nice. All around, I am really proud of their effort and proud of them really working together. It is a big win for us.” Working together on attack led to a balanced scoring attack against the Panthers as Mariana Lopez-Ona tallied five goals with Kathryn DeMilt and Marciano both adding four goals and Abaigeal Ryan chipping in three. “When I look at the goals and the assists, it is really spread through the offense,” said Doran “We do have a lot of threats, so if a team tries to

focus on one or two players, we have other other girls who can score and we really made use of that today. That is what we are going to have to do going forward.” L ook ing a head to t he clash with Lawrenceville in the MCT semis and the state tourney down the road, Doran believes her team will build on its performance against PDS. “This is a good confidence builder for us, going into playing Lawrenceville and the state tournament,” said Doran. “We needed this good win. It was awesome to just play our game and thought we did that really well today.” In Marciano’s view, battling through a 1-5 start against some formidable foes helped PHS hone its game for postseason play. “We really did have a tough schedule, but that ability to keep up with those top 20 teams was a big confidence booster for us,” said Marciano. “We have just kept improving throughout the season. Our trust for each other has grown so much; we have just been able to find each other.” —Bill Alden

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PHS Baseball Makes MCT Quarterfinals As Cooke Hoping for Big Stretch Drive

ASSISTING HAND: Princeton High girls’ lacrosse player Shaylah Marciano gathers in the ball during a recent game. Last Saturday, sophomore star Marciano tallied nine points on four goals and five assists as fourth-seeded PHS defeated fifth-seeded Princeton Day School 21-11 in the quarterfinals of the Mercer County Tournament. Marciano, who leads the state in assists with 60, passed the 100-assist mark in her career in the win over the Panthers. The Little Tigers, now 8-8, were slated to face top-seeded Lawrenceville in the MCT semis on May 8 with the victor advancing to the title game on May 10. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Unable to Build on Solid First Half Effort, Hun Girls’ Lax Falls to Hightstown in MCT Playing at seventh-seeded Hightstown last Thursday afternoon in the second round of the Mercer County Tournament, the 10th-seeded Hun School girls’ lacrosse team was on track for an upset in the early going. The teams were tied 1-1 at halftime and Hun head coach Liz Cook was encouraged by how her team started. “I felt we played them really well in the first half,” said Cook, who got a goal from Lauren John at the 6:26 mark of the contest

and saw her defense hold the Rams scoreless until 47 seconds before intermission. The Raiders, though, didn’t play well in the early stages of the second half, yielding four unanswered goals in the first seven minute of the second half. While Hun generated a number of scoring opportunities after that, it never got into a rhythm on the way to a 6-1 loss. “We lost our confidence. I think we played as indi-

SAVING GRACE: Hun School girls’ lacrosse goalie Lauren Cunniff makes a save in recent action. Last Thursday, senior star Cunniff made 11 saves in a losing cause as 10th-seeded Hun fell 6-1 at seventh-seeded Hightstown in the second round of the Mercer County Tournament. The Raiders, now 6-9, will wrap up their season by hosting WW/P-North on May 10 and playing at Morristown on May 11. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

viduals in the second half a little bit,” lamented Cook. “We were tr ying to go to goal without sticking to the plan, without passing the ball. Everyone seemed to be charging the net for themselves. No one wanted to take on the leadership role for themselves and that is when it sort of fell apart.” Senior goalie and co-captain Lauren Cunniff, who will be playing at Stevens Institute of Technology next year, showed some leadership, making 11 saves as she kept the Raiders in the game. “Lauren had great saves; that kid was getting peppered at the end and she held her own,” said Cook, whose team dropped to 6-9 with the setback. In Cook’s view, her squad’s uneven performance against the Rams was a microcosm of a frustrating campaign. “We have had a funny season like that, I feel like we get confidence and then we lose it,” said Cook. “We have a young bench, so it is hard for us to figure out our attack. We are a playing a 5-3-3, so I am using a defensive stance when we get out there. It seems to work on some teams and it doesn’t on others.” With Hun wrapping up its season by hosting WW/PNorth on May 10 and playing at Morristown on May 11, Cook is looking for her players to work hard to the end. “I want to finish strong; I hope they don’t take this as the end of the season,” said Cook. “We are going to focus on our seniors (Josie Cook, Hannah Bu nce, Isabelle Ross, Olivia Tarditi, and Cunniff); they have meant a lot to our team this year. It has been an up-and-down season for them, so I want them to finish strong and get the wins for them, or at least have good games and show these seniors how much we care about them because they are so awesome. We hate to see them leave.” —Bill Alden

Cowan’s Late Goals Prove Pivotal for Hun Boys’ Lax As Raiders Top Lawrenceville to Win Prep A Crown Devon Cowan’s left hand was partially covered by a cast, but that wasn’t about to slow him down as topseeded Hun hosted thirdseeded Lawrenceville in the state Prep A title game last Monday. “I broke my hand a couple of games ago,” said junior attackman and co-captain Cowan, who had scored four goals when Hun fell 10-9 to Lawrenceville in a regular season meeting on April 7. “We had some struggles but we just knew what we had to do. Everyone showed up and gave everything they had. This is our last time that we are going to face Lawrenceville this year. We just wanted to end on a good note.” The Raiders started on a good note, building a 4-2 lead by halftime, helped by a Cowan tally with 1:57 remaining in the second quarter. “In most games, we have been starting off by getting up on some teams,” said Cowan. “It has been our job as a team to maintain momentum throughout the whole game.” After Lawrenceville seized momentum in the second half and tied the game at 6-6 early in the fourth quarter, Cowan turned the tide in favor of the Raiders, soaring through the air to whip a ball past the Big Red goalie to give the Raiders a 7-6 lead that they never relinquished on the way to a 9-6 triumph. “We are all athletes; it is just a matter of them not respecting us enough and playing tight,” said Cowan, reflecting on his spectacular tally which came with 10 : 07 left in regulation. “They came out thinking they could take it from us but they were wrong.” Minutes later, Cowan fired in an insurance goal, finding the back of the net with 3:31 left with the final score of the contest. “That was the ending, we knew we had it,” said Cowan, who ended with three goals on the day. T h e H u n playe r s c el ebrated the happy ending by throwing their sticks and gloves into the air at the final horn and mobbing sophomore goalie Gabe Craven. “It just feels like it is back where it b elongs,” s aid Cowan. “We have put in so much incredibly hard work; it is just hard to explain how much we do.” Hun head coach MV Whitlow saw the win as resulting from the hard lessons learned by his squad through the regular season defeat to the Big Red. “The last time we felt like we had them; we were up 9-6 in the third,” said Whitlow. “With a young team and an offense of sophomores and juniors, they made some critical errors in the last game that we didn’t make in this game. The growth factor was there, the maturity factor was there and just their mental and game IQ went up. We didn’t make those mistakes this game.” Whitlow was proud of how his squad took care of business in the fourth quarter. “With a lot of depth and a lot of conditioned athletes, we felt like our bench came

into play today,” added Whitlow, who got two goals and an assist from Trevor Deubner with Grant Hansen chipping in two. “We felt like all of the hard work we have done really came in today. Our motto all year was ‘get there.’” Whitlow credited Cowan with helping to get Hun over the hump in crunch time against the Big Red. “Devon had the biggest goal of the game to make it 7-6, that was a big goal for a junior to score,” said Whitlow, noting that Cowan has committed to continue his lacrosse career at Marquette University. “That was a big moment. We talked about it in the huddle. We said guys are going to have to make plays.” At the defensive end, the Raiders got some big plays f rom s oph om ore g o a l i e Gabe Craven, who made a number of point blank stops down the stretch. “Our goalie Gabe Craven ended up with 15 saves,” said Whitlow, whose team improved to 9-2 with the victory. “We were multiple on defense. We played a lot of man-to-man, a lot more man than I think they thought we were going to play. Then we

played zone at the end to rest the middies a little bit and to turn the game over to Gabe and he responded.” Whitlow savored seeing his team earn its first Prep A crown since 2015 and snapping Lawrenceville’s two-year title streak. “This is a great group of young men, great students going to great schools,” said Whitlow. “It took them a lot of work to get here. It is a championship that is defined by an opponent and it is a great opponent; respect to the Lawrenceville players.” In reflecting on the title run, Whitlow sensed that his players were peaking at the right time. “Our group has work ethic,” said Whitlow, whose team will wrap up the season when it competes in the National Prep Championships from May 16-18. “Selflessness and decision-making were a big factors this year. We talked a lot about what rest means and what work hard means versus rest. We felt like we were a well tuned team going into the final.” Cowan, for his part, believes that a special team chemistry has fueled the Raiders this spring. “We love each other,” said Cowan. “We don’t have one dispute on the team, not one argument.” —Bill Alden

ON TARGET: Hun School boys’ lacrosse player Devon Cowan celebrates after a goal last Monday as top-seeded Hun hosted third-seeded Lawrenceville in the state Prep A title game. Junior attackman Cowan scored three goals to help the Raiders prevail 9-6. Hun, now 9-2, will next be in action when it competes in the National Prep Championships from May 16-18. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Lefika Ragonste has been into expanding the reach of squash since he was a grade schooler. A s a 10 - y e a r - o l d , h e started playing squash in his native Botswana. By the time he was a teenager, he had won junior titles in South Africa and Zimbabwe. A f te r h i g h s ch o ol, h e played in Canada and England. In 1998, he came to the U.S. to attend Trinity College in Hartford, Conn. and join its powerhouse squash program Ragonste helped the Bantams win four College Squash Association (CSA) national titles and served a s t h e c a p t a i n fo r t h e squad. Dur ing his college career, he started to dabble in coaching. Upon graduation he moved to Baltimore and began working with juniors, guiding several to national titles. He also helped get a squash club up and running and later opened his own club. Now, he has come to the P r i nce ton are a a nd has op ene d t he New Jer s ey Squash Club at 11 Princess Road in Lawrenceville to provide the public an opportunity to play the game a nd hop ef u l ly ge t more people to fall in love with the sport. “ T h e g o a l i s to c ate r to the needs of all of the clientele and the community,” said Ragonste, 42, the club’s head coach and director, reflecting on the

new enterprise which offers the chance for people to walk up and have matches on a pay-to-play basis without being members. “It is for the adults, for the juniors, for everybody. That is the goal.” Ragonste, for his par t, fell in love with the game of squash as a teenager. “I stated playing seriously as a ju n ior,” s aid Ragonste “I had the oppor tunit y to play tournaments and travel around the local areas like South Africa and Zimbabwe. I won the junior open of Zimbabwe. I was national champion of Botswana.” For Ragonste, his time at Trinity was a time for g r o w t h o n a n d of f t h e court. “I had spent a lot of time playing squash so I spent a lot of time developing new friends,” said Ragonste. “It was a great experience, it gave you a different perspective of life because all you were focused on before was becoming a professional player. My life had been training in the morning, eating right, and resting, and then going back to training.” A not her g re at par t of the Trinity experience was soaking up lessons from legendary coach Paul Assaiante, who has guided t he Bantams to 16 CSA national titles. “He was s uch a g re at motivator and was great at

keeping us grounded and giving us a lot of direction,” said Ragonste. “His biggest asset was helping us g row up. He was almost a dad to us. He was a mentor, somebody you looked up to. In terms of squash coaching, he spent more time keeping us motivated, keeping us as a team, understanding that we come from a spor t where we are individuals and he is putting us together to understand the teamwork.” With his deep understanding of the game, Ragonste thrived as coach in the Baltimore area upon graduation from Tr init y, helping players winning 15 national titles and enjoying success running his club. “I went off and opened my own club, I had three squash courts,” said Ragonste. “I c r e ate d a d i f fe r e nt m o d e l b e c au s e w h e r e I grew up, there was access for everybody. I had these dreams; I wanted more and more people to play, so let me have a public club where you don’t necessarily have to be a member to play. I came up with a pay-to-play system. It took a while to get going, but some people really like it, and eventually what happened is we turned around and they realized being a member is really cheaper, so they become members. Ragonste ultimately decided to bring that model to Central Jersey with the

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Looking to Provide More Access to Squash, Former Trinity Star Ragonste Opens Local Club

GROWING THE GAME: Lefika Ragonste, right, coaches a junior player. Ragonste, a former Trinity College standout, recently started the New Jersey Squash Club in Lawrenceville, offering a number of playing options, both on a daily pay-to-play basis and for membership. counsel of longtime Princ- to start one here.” a league.” eton Universit y women’s After securing the Princess The club appears to creatsquash head coach G ail Road location and waiting for ing a buzz as the early reRamsay. permits, NJ Squash opened sponse from the community “Gail had been talking to for business in March, of- has been positive. me and said people don’t fering a number of playing “It has been really, really really have a place to play options, both on a daily pay- wonderful, we have had a around here and it would to-play basis and for mem- lot of people come in,” said b e a g r e at t h i n g,” s a i d bership, which are detailed Ragonste, noting that 60 Ragonste. at njsquashclub.com. signed up to play in the first “I t a l ke d to h er a lot “We have four squash month or so with 30 becomabout it. People can’t play cour t s,” s aid R agons te, ing members. “It is amazing, at Jadw in, p eople c an’t whose staff includes three people are just happy to have play at Lawrenceville. I saw other coaches with pro play- a place to play. We have puban opportunity because of ing experience. “We have lic school kids playing; they the demographics here and lessons, clinics, we have never had a place to play.” the people who live here. I match play, we have round —Bill Alden thought it was a good idea robin, and we want to create

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a regular season game at Christian Brothers Academy on May 14. ——— Softball: Alanna Pearson starred as Hun defeated Hopewell Valley 12-0 last Saturday. Senior star Pearson recored six strikeouts in hurling the shutout and went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBIs at the plate for the Raiders, who improved to 8-5. Hun will be starting play in the state Prep A tournament this week and will also be hosting Peddie on May 12 in a regular season contest.

Lawrenceville COMING TOGETHER: Princeton Day School girls’ lacrosse players Madison Mundenar, left, and Kate Bennett celebrate after a goal in a game earlier this year. Last Monday, Mundenar tallied two goals and two assists as third-seeded PDS defeated second-seeded Pennington 15-7 in the state Prep B semifinals. The Panthers, now 8-8, will play in the Prep B championship game on May 14 against the winner of the Montclair Kimberley-Morristown-Beard semi as they go after their fourth straight state crown. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

PDS B o y s’ L a c r o s s e : Ja ke Bennett led the way to help second-seeded PDS defeat seventh-seeded Hopewell Valley 9-2 in the Mercer County Tournament quarter f i na ls las t S at u rday. Sophomore star attackman Bennett tallied three goals as the Panthers improved to 8-5. PDS is slated to face third-seeded Robbinsville in the MCT semis on May 8 with the victor advancing to the title game on May 10. ——— Baseball : Matt Nyce starred as 13th-seeded PDS fell 5-4 to fourth-seeded Steiner t in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament last Monday. Nyce went 3-for-4 with an RBI for the Panthers, who moved to 6 -9. PDS will

now compete in the state Prep B tourney, where it is seeded seventh and and slated to host tenth-seeded Doane Academy in an opening round contest on May 8 with the winner heading to the quarters on May 10.

Hun Baseball : Adam Wijaya came up big to to help fifthseeded Hun defeat 12thseeded Pennington 8-5 in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament last Monday. Senior Wijaya went 3-for-3 with a triple and four RBIs as the Raiders improved to 12-5. Hun will now play at fourth-seeded Steinert in the quarterfinals on May 9 with the winner advancing to the semifinals on May 12 at Veterans Park in Hamilton. In addition, the Raiders are slated to play

Boys’ Lacrosse: Getting held scoreless over the last 11:19 of regulation after tying the game at 6-6, thirdseeded Lawrenceville fell 9-6 to top-seeded Hun in the state Prep A championship game last Monday. Lawrenceville plays at the Hill School (Pa.) on May 9 and at Bergen Catholic on May 12. ——— Girls’ Lacrosse: Sparked by Charlotte Albert, topseeded Lawrenceville defeated fourth-seeded Blair 15-4 in the state Prep A semis last Monday. Albert tallied four goals and two assists for the Big Red, who improved 13-2. Lawrenceville will host second-seeded Oak Knoll in the state Prep A title game on May 14 In addition, the Big Red will be competing in the Mercer Count y Tournament, where they are seeded first and slated to play fourthseeded Princeton High in the semis on May with the victor advancing to the title game on Monday 10. Lawrenceville will also host Germantown Academy (Pa.) on May 12 in a regular season contest.

SHOWING COMMITMENT: A group of Hun School seniors gathers together on the steps of Hun’s Russell Hall to celebrate recently committing to continue their athletic careers at the NCAA level. Pictured in the front row, from left: Lauren Cunniff, lacrosse, Stevens Institute of Technology; Piper Schinsky, lacrosse, Washington and Jefferson College; Josie Cook, lacrosse, Hobart and William Smith College; Hannah Bunce, lacrosse, University of Indianapolis; Alanna Pearson, softball, Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison; and Crystal Luongo-Hyatt, rowing, Rutgers University. In the back row, from left: are Adam Wijaya, baseball, Hamilton College; Chris Murdock, baseball, Union College; Max Gussen, basketball, Babson College; Thomas Ramsay, baseball, Gettysburg; Evan Goldsmith, tennis, Connecticut College; and Brett Renna, lacrosse, Franklin and Marshall College.

Pennington Baseball: David Iorio had two hits and three runs, but it wasn’t enough as 12thseeded Pennington fell 8-5 to fifth-seeded Hun in the opening round of the Mercer County Tournament last Monday. In upcoming action, the Red Raiders, now 8-7, will start play in the state Prep B tourney where they are seeded third and will host sixth-seeded Rutgers Prep in a quarterfinal contest on May 10. ——— G irls’ L acrosse : Maddi Seibel had a big game in a losing cause as second-seeded Pennington fell 15-7 to third-seeded Princeton Day School in the state Prep B semifinals last Monday. Seibel tallied four goals for the Red Raiders, who dropped to 8-6.

Stuart Lacrosse : A second half rally fell short as Stuart lost 12-7 to Delran last Saturday. The Tartans, now 4-9, host Peddie on May 9, Lawrence on May 11, and Steinert on May 14.

PHS Boys’ Lacrosse: Evan Filion tallied two goals and an assist but it wasn’t enough as fourth-seeded PHS fell 11-5 to fifth-seeded Notre Dame in the Mercer County Tournament quarterfinals last Saturday. The Little Tigers, now 5-9, will host Westfield in a regular season contest on May 12 before starting play in the state tournament. ——— Softball : Running into a buzzsaw, PHS fell 17-2 to Hamilton last Monday. The Little Tigers, 1-15, will be starting play in the Mercer County Tournament, where they are seeded 14th and play at third-seeded Steinert in an opening round contest on May 9. In addition, PHS will play at Ewing on May 12 and at Hopewell Valley on May 14 in regular season games. ——— Track: Tuning up for upcoming Mercer County Championship meet, PHS had a strong showing at the Mercer Coaches Classic last Saturday. As for the boys, Paul Brennan won the discus (165’8 ) and shot put ( 55’0 ), while Ben Kioko won the javelin with a new personal best (159’4). Varun Narayan (23’3) and Nils Wildberg (23’0 ) set new personal bests and broke the 23-foot barrier for the first time in taking second. Narayan’s leap set a new school record. Narayan (No. 3) and Wildberg (No. 7) both sit in the top 10 in the current rankings of New Jersey long jumpers. Matt Perello finished third in the 100 meter dash with a new personal best of 11.18. Nick Delaney (1:57.07 - PR) and Will Hare (1:58) finished second and third in the 800, respectively. The girls performed well

as Jackie Patterson came up big. She had a split of 56.7 on the 400 meter anchor leg of the Super Sprint Medley Relay. In the race, Patterson teamed with Gabrielle Goddard, Raina WIlliamson, and Colleen Linko to set a new school record of 1:48.99, qualifying the quartet for the Championship section of New Balance Nationals in June. Patterson also set a personal best 12.77 in the 100 meter dash, finishing third. In the open 400, Linko (59.36 - PR) and Goddard (1:00.54) finished second and fourth, respectively. Pat terson, Linko, Goddard, and Williamson then proceeded to win the 4x400 relay in 4:07. Siena Moran was also a winner, running 5:14.52 in her first ever 1,600. The Little Tigers are next in action when they compete in the county meet on May 12 at Steinert High.

Local Sports CASA Superhero 5K Slated for May 12

T h e C o u r t A p p o i n te d Special Advocates (CASA) of Mercer and Burlington Counties is holding its CASA Kids Superhero 5K on May 12 at the Princeton Pike Cor porate Center, 1009 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, N.J. The event is held on a 5-kilometer USATF certified flat course with two water stops. There is also a 1-mile fun run/walk. There will be awards for the top three female and males and T-shirts to all participants. Superhero costumes are encouraged. Activities for families such as face painting, warm up exercises, prizes for participants, music, and food trucks. To register, log onto https:// runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Lawrenceville/CASAKidsSuperher o5KRun?remMeAttempt. The race is sponsored in part by Fox Rothschild LLP, Mat hemat ica Policy Re search, Langan Engineering, Hilton Garden Inn, and Princeton Fitness and Wellness. For more information about CASA Kids Superhero 5K sponsorship opportunities, call Mary Penney at (609) 434-0050.

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Obituaries John Keene Fitzpatrick John Keene Fitzpatrick, 78, for merly of Clif ton, passed away on May 2, 2018. John lived in Clifton for many years, having retired as a Phys Ed teacher in N.J. Catholic Schools, including St. Paul’s, St. Brendan’s. St. Philip’s, and St. Andrew’s. After retiring from teaching, John worked at the Harry M. Stevens food concession at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, and was a volunteer firefighter. Born and raised in Princeton, he was an accomplished athlete and was the grandson of famed University and U.S. Olympic Team track coach, Keene Fitzpatrick. John graduated from Tr e nton S t ate Te ach e r s College with a BA. He was predeceased by his beloved son, John K. Fitzpatrick, Jr. Survivors include a sister, Mary Alice Luttmann; a daughter, Deborah DeSantis ; and seven grandchildren. The Funeral Service was Friday, May 4, 2018 11 a.m. at the Shook Funeral Home, 639 Van Houten Avenue, Clifton. Interment was Saturday, May 5, 2018, noon, in the family plot at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Natick, Mass. www.ShookFH.com.

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BIDDING NOW OPEN | BIDDING ENDS MAY 14 Sycamore Creek | 48 Elm Ridge Road, Hopewell Township, Princeton Area, NJ Previously $6.95M | Currently $3.95M | Selling Without Reserve | Showings Daily 1-4 PM & By Appointment In Cooperation with Maura Mills of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty BID ONLINE AT CONCIERGEAUCTIONS.COM | 610.906.4106 This property is listed by Maura Mills (8636710) of Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty (1220471) – 4 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542, 609-947-5757. Concierge Auctions, LLC is a marketing service provider for auctions— 800 Brazos St., Suite 220, Austin, TX 78701, +1 (212) 202-2940. The services referred to herein are not available to residents of any state where prohibited by applicable state law. Concierge Auctions, LLC, its agents and affiliates, broker partners, auctioneer, and sellers do not warrant or guaranty the accuracy or completeness of any information and shall have no liability for errors or omissions or inaccuracies under any circumstances in this or any other property listings or advertising, promotional or publicity statements and materials. This is not meant as a solicitation for listings. Brokers are protected and encouraged to participate. Equal Housing Opportunity. See Auction Terms and Conditions for full details. ©2008 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty and the Sotheby’s International Realty logo are registered (or unregistered) service marks used with permission. Each Sotheby’s International Realty office is independently owned and operated. Neither Sotheby’s, Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of their affiliated companies is providing any product or service in connection with this auction event.

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PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf CONDO FOR RENT: Furnished, 2 bedroom, 1 bath in Society Hill, Lawrenceville. Available May 15. $1,500/ month plus utilities. vrkaufmann@ gmail.com. 05-09-2t

PRINCETON RENTAL: Sunny, 2-3 BR, Western Section. Big windows overlooking elegant private garden. Sliding doors to private terrace. Fireplace, library w/built-in bookcases, cathedral ceiling w/clerestory windows. Oak floors, recessed lighting, central AC. Modern kitchen & 2 baths. Walk to Nassau St. & train. Off-street parking. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright disciple. (609) 924-5245. tf HOME IMPROVEMENT: Princeton based general contractor. Small & large construction work, framing, drywall finished to paint, tile, kitchens, baths, decks & handyman items. References, licensed & insured. Immediate response, Steve (609) 613-0197. 05-09 SPACIOUS FURNISHED ROOM: Combo BR/sitting room/study, (28’x17’). Bright, w/windows on 3 sides, kitchen privileges, W/D access, wireless internet, parking, 1.4 miles from Nassau Hall @ Princeton University. $1,075/mo. utilities included. (609) 924-4210. 05-09

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With the charm of yesterday and the amenities of today the Historic Wilmot House, circa 1830, will simply delight you. Two bedrooms, two full baths, living room/parlor, sun-filled modern kitchen with breakfast room, inviting back yard, garage. A house with charm and character and a very reasonable price in a lovely Ewing Township neighborhood. $177,000

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CLASSIC COLONIAL

NEW CONSTRUCTION

LAWRENCEVILLE $699,000 Home offers HW flrs, updtd kit. & FR w/ a double height wall of windows, window seat & loft area. The I/G gunite pool has a stone surround & patio. There is also a 2-stall horse barn w/ electricity & water.

PRINCETON $1,968,888 No detail has been omitted in this home! Designed for today’s living in mind. Features 6 BRs, 5.5 BA, light-filled, first-floor from the doubleheight windows in the family room.

Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)

Yuen “Ivy” Li Huang 609-933-9988 (cell)

STUNNING ETTL FARM HOME

IN THE HEART OF PRINCETON

PRINCETON $1,680,000 Home has 2 fireplaces and a 2-story family room, kitchen and breakfast area, 5 bedrooms include 2 sets of 2 bedrooms with shared bath. The finished basement includes a mini kitchenette and full bath.

PRINCETON $1,249,999 Custom-built T/H. This luxury home has 3 BRs w/ 4.5 BAs, grmt kit., fin. bsmnt w/ addit. BR & full BA featuring a separate entrance. Large finished walk-up attic w/ separate HVAC system & full BA.

Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)

Vanessa Reina 609-352-3912 (cell)

CLASSIC COLONIAL IN RIVERSIDE

NEW LISTING

PRINCETON $1,199,000 Welcome to this classic Colonial in the heart of Riverside and near elementary school. Features SS applcs. in the kitchen w/ Bosch wall oven and dishwasher, Kitchen Aid gas cook top and Sub Zero refrigerator.

PRINCETON $765,000 Traditional split home with 4 bedrooms including 1 on main level next to a full bath with walk-in shower. Highlights include hardwood floors, large windows, an updated kitchen and a 3-season porch.

Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)

Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)

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COLDWELL BANKER NEW LISTING

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NEWLY PRICED

210 Constitution Drive

Princeton | 5/4.5 | $1,395,000

430 Nassau Street

West Windsor Twp. | 4/4+ | $1,198,000

Gail Zervos Search MLS 1000482398 on CBHomes.com

Heidi A. Hartmann Search MLS 1000263902 on CBHomes.com

Ziqi “Lynn” Li Search MLS 1000483376 on CBHomes.com

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Princeton | 6/4.5 | $1,750,000

18 Cottonwood Drive

Montgomery Twp. | 4/3.5 | $859,000

West Windsor | 5/3.5 | $850,000

23 Lynchburg Court

3 Sapphire Drive

Elizabeth Zuckerman / Stephanie Will Search MLS 1000479430 on CBHomes.com

Elizabeth Zuckerman / Stephanie Will Search MLS 1000482652 on CBHomes.com

Donna Reilly & Ellen Calman Search MLS 1000473942 on CBHomes.com

NEW LISTING

NEWLY PRICED

NEW LISTING

Montgomery Twp. | 5/3+ | $875,000

5 Catbriar Court

Lawrence Twp. | 2/2.5 | $325,000

Hopewell Twp. | 4/3.5 | $739,500

Montgomery Twp. | 4/2.5 | $419,000

94 Johnson Dr.

6 Marilyn Court

Heidi A. Hartmann Search MLS 1000449264 on CBHomes.com

Ziqi “Lynn” Li Search MLS 1000225572 on CBHomes.com

Roswitha “Rose” Cianfrani Search MLS 1000469356 on CBHomes.com

164 Harbourton Woodsville Road

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