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New Cross for Trinity Episcopal Church. . . . . 5 Making Shakespearean Sense of the State of the Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Summer Chamber Concerts Kicks Off . . 14 Princeton Student Film Festival Receives Many Submissions. . . . . . . . 15 Hun Alum Fake Enjoys Brilliant Debut Season for Yale Men’s Lax. . . . . . 23 PHS Star McBride Goes Out on High Note in Sunshine Football. . . . 23
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A three-alarm fire that broke out early Saturday morning at Markham Square, a group of townhouses on Sergeant Street, caused no injuries to residents or firefighters but caused major damage to three of the eight homes in the development. “It appears as if it started on the balcony of one of the units,” said Bob Gregory, director of emergency services for the Princeton Fire Department. “They are still trying to figure out what happened. It got up into the eaves under the roof, and it got there pretty quick. Three of the units sustained heavy fire and smoke damage.” Gregory said Monday that adjacent units were being assessed. “One or two had slight smoke damage, and the rest of them were not bad at all,” he said. “They had to shut down the electric, so people had to leave over the weekend. Today, electricians are taking a look to Continued on Page 4
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Threat to Trees on Hawthorne Avenue Is Finally Addressed In an ongoing dispute involving trees at a property on Hawthorne Avenue, a step toward resolution was taken last Friday. RB Homes, which is developing a property at No. 258, next door to Galina Chernaya’s home at No. 260, hired a tree service company to treat the roots of five maple trees made vulnerable by construction. “I don’t know how much it will help us, but at least it’s something,” said Chernaya, who has been trying since January to ensure that the trees that shade her property are not irreparably damaged by the teardown of the house next door and construction of a new one in its place. She has aired her concerns at meetings of Princeton Council and the town’s Shade Tree Commission, and hired attorney Roger Martindell to assist in her efforts. Chernaya says four of the trees straddle the line between the two properties. But RB Homes disputes that. “The trees are on our lot,” said Daniel Barsky, part owner of the company with
his father, Roman Barsky. “So they are our trees, not hers. One tree in between both properties that she asked us to take down, we did at our own expense. And we intend to do a soil treatment program putting special ingredients in to stimulate the growth.” Whether the developer was in violation of an ordinance involving tree root protection during construction is unclear. But Chernaya said she was assured in January that the tree root system had to be protected by the developer. Last month, though, excavation work began and many of the roots of the trees were chopped off. “I and my attorney made multiple requests to address the issue and take action, and also to treat the trees according to a plan proposed by an independent arborist,” Chernaya said last week, before the roots were treated. “The only feedback we’ve gotten is that the municipality is working with the developer to resolve the issue.” Town arborist Taylor Sapudar visited
the site on Friday when the protective work was done. “RB Homes had their private arborist prune all damaged roots above two inches, and flush-cut them clean,” he said Monday in an email. “Excavation of the roots was done with an air spade so the pruning cuts could be properly done.” Continued on Page 7
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On June 11, Princeton Council voted to introduce a resolution awarding a contract to PassportParking, Inc. for a new app that allows people to pay for parking through their mobile phones. An implementation that will ultimately replace the Smart Card, the program “takes Princeton into the 21st century,” Mayor Liz Lempert said. One of the key features of the Continued on Page 7
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adjacent to the north transept, and substantially heightening the tower. Trinity’s history has often coincided with important events of the time. In 1850, a Gothic schoolhouse was built to serve as a Sunday School for parish children, and at other times, as a school for African American children, who were not served by the local schools. In the second half on the 19th century, Trinity established several nearby missions, of which two survive independently. in 1875, Trinity founded the St. Paul’s Society for students at Princeton University, when the number of Episcopalian students had grown. It continues to exist, now known as the Episcopal Church at Princeton University. Through the 1920s, ’30s, and early ’40s, Trinity slowly grew with the town. Then, during the baby boom of the late 1940s and ’50s, Trinity experienced explosive growth in young families and children and a burgeoning Sunday School. SOARING STEEPLE: Princeton’s Trinity Episcopal Church has Outreach Programs a brand new cross atop its steeple. After losing the previous With the advent of the turbucross in a damaging 2016 storm, the church had a new crucilent 1960s and its cultural and form cross installed on June 12.
political turmoil, Trinity introduced new outreach programs, including Trinity Counseling Service and All Saints’ Church. It also opened a basement coffee house, The Catacombs. All Saints’ Church was created as a neighborhood church to serve the fast-growing eastern half of Princeton Township, and it quickly became independent. In 1963, Trinity experienced a devastating fire, necessitating significant reconstruction of the church. A series of respected rectors has served Trinity over the years, and a long-awaited moment came when the Rev. Daphne Hawkes, who remains a volunteer associate clergy, was ordained to the priesthood at Trinity, the first woman priest in the Diocese of New Jersey. Trinity’s impressive history added another dimension to the restoration project, believes Mark Sullivan. “This project was a once-ina-lifetime opportunity for me: the replacement of the cross atop Trinity Church. Trinity is one of the many monuments of Princeton, and is a living entity. It moves and breathes unlike most buildings built today, and thus requires a sensitive hand. Like many buildings of its era, it is in need of regular care and an appropriately sensitive attention to detail. “The team who worked with me to install this new cross appreciated the original craftsmen who built the church and also its present condition. The success of this project is the success of very capable people working well together. I really enjoy this work and the collaboration with everyone — the installers, the lightning protection company, the foundry, the lift operator, and the crane operator.” Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design handles a variety of many kinds of projects in the area and beyond, he adds, and is currently working on two multi-family projects on Maclean and John streets. — Jean Stratton
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Free Walk Aerobics Camp Every Saturday Morning
Gail Olivia White – Everett, founding president of Olivia’s Wellness Connection (OWC), invites the community to join her in OWC’s free “Walk Aerobics Camp,” every Saturday through September 29, 8:30 a.m., Community Park track (next to the tennis courts) for exercise for the body and health and fitness information for the mind. Since the YMCA sponsors the program, all participants receive a reduced-rate membership at the YMCA, plus a free t-shirt and pedometer. Anyone, no matter their fitness level, can do the class and benefit from the fitness and nutrition information that Everett provides as the feet are moving. OWC is held inside the YMCA every October through March. In April, the class moves outside. The Walk Aerobics Class involves walking, dancing, some basic Taebo movements, and resistance training – and the class concludes with a healthy snack. Everett has been doing volunteer fitness programs in Princeton since 1986 as a tribute to her mother, who died from a stroke at the age of 48. For further information, call (609) 510-2434 or email: olivia248@verizon.net, or go to www.oliviaswellnesscon nection.com
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program, recommended by consultants Dixon Resources Unlimited, is that it allows the town to share parking services with the owners of private properties, such as churches and businesses, that might have spaces available during their off hours. “I met with the Interfaith Clergy Council last week, and several churches were interested in the ability to monetize sharing their parking lots,” Councilman David Cohen said at the meeting. “There may be some private owners interested, too. We should be trying to publicize this to determine interest.” Speaking further about the program last week, Cohen said there are various ways it can work. For example, a property owner might have 20 spaces that are free during evening hours. The ow ner could make them avai lable a nd pay m ent s could be made at a kiosk, so no effort would be involved for the owner. While some churches might have spaces available at night, every church is different. “Private businesses are the other real potential,” Cohen said, using the example of a building on Chambers Street that has a parking garage attached. “They probably don’t use the spaces evenings.” Last year, the town hired Nelson\ Nygaard Consulting Associates to do an inventory and analysis of Princeton’s existing parking system. The company provided recommendations for improving the system and suggested the Dixon firm as part of an effort to move forward and implement those recommendations. The goal right now, Cohen added, is to identify property owners who want to participate in the program, and put them in touch with the consultants. Municipal engineer Deanna Stockton said there are still some business rules that need to be determined related to how people can offer their parking to the public. Lempert said it might be a good idea to put together a presentation, possibly at Princeton Public Library, for interested groups. “It’s a great opportunity to leverage some of the pavement that is going unused,” she said. For further information on participation, contact Deanna Stockton at engineering@princetonnj.gov. —Anne Levin
After a retaining wall is built, Sapudar added, “RB Homes will be backfilling with topsoil and organic matter. Organic feeding will also be done by the RB Homes’ private arborist to aid in the recovery. What is being done by Barsky Homes is what should be done at this time.” It was because of the trees on the property that Chernaya and her husband or ig i na l ly b ou g ht t h e ir home. “They are beautiful maples, giving us so much shade,” she said. “One in the back gives us privacy. We sit there every night, we love it. This property [would not be] the same without the trees.” Since articles on the dispute were published last week by Planet Princeton and the Princeton Echo, “I have been getting overwhelming suppor t from Princeton residents. I have
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Given Historic Value of Valley Road School, Other Issues, Referendum Should Be Postponed
To the Editor: According to the School Board’s numbers, it’s going to cost $1,088,000 to demolish Valley Road School. Let’s get real. First, Valley Road School (VRS) is a historical site, the location of the first integrated regional school in the area. In 2013 it was honored by Preservation N.J. as one of the 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in the State. Constructed in 1918, VRS gained a reputation for cuttingedge curriculum development. In the 1950s, under the Princeton Plan, VRS became integrated when students were assigned to schools on the basis of their grade, rather than on the basis of their neighborhood. Many from the Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood became students at Valley Road School. In recognition of the historic importance of VRS, the original design for the new 5th/6th school included the limestone arch from Valley Road School to symbolize its history and importance to the community. Members of the community, including two from the Historic Preservation Commission, met with Superintendent Steve Cochrane and the School Board’s architect, and the design team reiterated this plan. The group expressed disappointment that the plan didn’t include saving more of historic Valley Road School, but appreciated how the arch at least symbolically represented the past. Since that time, each presentation has repeatedly incorporated the historic arch in the design. However, in presenting the Long Term Facilities Plan to the Planning Board on June 28, things suddenly changed. The arch disappeared from the building design, leaving what looks like only one of the smaller arches as a mere landscape element, no longer an integral part of the new building. Not only is this a radical change and a violation of a commitment, it brings up a question — instead of spending more than $1 million to demolish the entire building, couldn’t portions be saved, such as the 1950s addition currently housing the District’s Administrative Offices? Former Superintendent Judy Wilson, not that long ago, in fact, undertook a major renovation of this portion of the building, including installing a new chiller system. Let’s take a step back. Let’s postpone the referendum. We need to know that the School Board has fully evaluated the needs of the community and its children by developing a cost-effective proposal. There has been a lack of public involvement at every step of the referendum process. We should not need to spend $130 million and mortgage the future of the town to make the improvements we need to our schools. We are still paying off
the previous bonds. This new bond issue is 45 percent more than the previous one. Let’s improve the Building Programs narrative that is supposed to describe in detail the foundation of the design, and should be the product of extensive stakeholder participation. Let’s peer review the capacity assessment and the enrollment projections. Let’s see how the town’s affordable housing plans shape up over the next year. Let’s also look at shared space opportunities with the municipality. Otherwise, I can see us heading down the same road that led to the massive cost overruns, mistakes and litigation involving the Performing Arts Center, which was constructed as a major part of the last bond issue. Let’s pay off the bonds we are still paying off, and take a year to determine as a community what we want to do. We have the time, particularly at the high school level. We need to take the time. KIP CHERRY Dempsey Avenue
Most of the Arguments Against Bike Lanes Are Against Bikes, Which Are Here to Stay
To the Editor: Critics of the town’s recent bike lane pilot have raised many objections to making the markings permanent. However, most of these are not arguments against bike lanes, but against bikes. They say the street doesn’t have room to accommodate all four lanes, that cars and bikes will have to cross lane lines to get around obstacles. However, the same swerves are also necessary under the current system of “sharrows,” with the added problem that bikes are effectively in the lane of traffic by default. They say that bicyclists have poor etiquette and violate the right of way. Again, to the extent that this is a problem, it is one that already exists in the current system, and would actually be alleviated by clearer markings. The underlying worry seems to be that if we install more bike lanes, there will be more bikes! But there are already bikes on our roads, including not only recreational cyclists but also kids who use these routes to get to school and to library study hours, as well as residents who cannot afford to own to cars, not to mention those who choose to ride as part of a more sustainable lifestyle. Like it or not, bikes are here to stay. Let’s move forward with making our roads safer and more welcoming for all. JENNIFER REINHART Humbert Street
I know that Princeton Police Department would be there literally in seconds, sprinting across the parking lot that separates the municipal building from the school. And yet, Community Park — like every school in this district — is not prepared for such a situation. It was built more than half a century ago, and expanded in the early 2000s, when Columbine still seemed like a one-off and Sandy Hook unthinkable. And while the district, and principals and faculty, have taken precautions — entrances are locked, visitors must be buzzed in — they cannot make the kinds of improvements in safety infrastructure that these buildings require without a serious investment from our community. This is just one reason why I’ll be voting yes for the $129 million Princeton Public Schools facilities referendum this fall. There are more reasons too: All of our schools are aging and due for some updates beyond security. My child and many others miss out on opportunities every day because the gym is too cold, the art room is too hot, the music room ceiling has sprung a leak, and on and on. Moreover, most of our schools are bursting at the seams and the overcrowding cannot be satisfactorily or sustainably addressed by increasing class sizes, redistricting, cutting electives and learning initiatives like the Dual Language Immersion program (which has considerably enriched my son’s experience at CP), bringing in trailers, or building a new wing onto every school. The district explored all those options before choosing the current plan to expand the high school and build a new school for fifth and sixth graders at Valley Road. It’s ambitious but also the most elegant and efficient solution to a difficult problem. This investment now can have a huge pay off for our kids and our community. Or we can kick the can down the road. Just know that delaying what needs to be done means shifting the educational costs and the risks onto our children. NICOLE PEZOLD-HANCOCK Jefferson Road
Time to Stop Blaming Guns and Figure Out Why They are Getting Into the Wrong Hands
To the Editor: The recent shooting at Art All Night is not a useful argument for more “common-sense gun controls” as New Jersey already has some of the strictest gun control laws on the books. This tragedy reminds us that guns are already in our communities and in the hands of the wrong people. We need to take a hard look at gang violence in our cities. Additionally, we need to question how repeat offenders are able to obtain early release from prison and subsequently illegally possess weapons. Let’s take a moment to stop blaming guns and figure out why guns are getting into the wrong hands. TRISH VERBEYST Caldwell Drive
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To the Editor: Princeton University is not shy about telling anyone about its commitment to inclusion, diversity, and its partnership with the community at large. However, in light of a recent article by Anne Levin in Town Topics [“Dillon Gym No Longer Available to Members Of the Community,” page one, June 20], this appears not to be the case. The University’s recent decision to summarily cancel General Public memberships at Dillon Gym came as a shock and disappointment to members who have been there for decades. This was made without informing anyone affected by the decision until it was too late. No one in the public was consulted or asked their opinion. It was a swift, simplistic, and secretive decision that was also the ultimate in hypocrisy. General Public members have forged decades-long friendships with faculty members and administration workers that will no longer exist on a daily basis. This is sad because, while those making the decision may not understand, the faculty and administrative members value our friendship as much as we value theirs. We’ve watched their children grow up, visited them during illnesses, and even been in each other’s homes. Yes, members of the Princeton “family” do intermingle with the general public. They are as upset as anyone about this decision and feel the University is in the wrong and has betrayed their confidence on any number of levels. This decision also begs the question as to which other public activities will be canceled by the University. Many organizations use or rent its facilities, which is basically what Dillon Gym members do. Summer camps? Lifesaving instruction? Masters swimmers? Is the plan to divide and conquer by picking everyone off one-by-one? Where does it go from here? If the University truly views itself as a “bubble” it is accomplishing its goal. The truth is that this decision was never made by anyone connected with the Recreation Program but by the top echelon of administrators. It has nothing to do with overcrowding. There is always enough room for anyone to work out. Princeton University should at least admit the true reason, which is glaringly obvious, grandfather in current members and programs, and rethink whether or not they are truly committed to inclusion, diversity, and the community. In other words, facta, non verba. BRIAN PHILIPPI Washington Street
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2018 Princeton High School Senior Award Recipients
Congratulations to the following award recipients from the Class of 2018! The students were honored at an awards ceremony on June 5, 2018 at Princeton High School. A. Myrtle Hensor Teaching Scholarship Victoria Addonizio
CVC Sportsmanship Award Maximilian Garlock, Kendall Lieberman
The Jerry MacLean Learning in the Community Award Thomas Brinckman, Lana Musa
Alison Gwen Fraker Award Chloe Koehler
Harry Rulon Miller Sportsmanship Award Sydney Rubin
The Joan Goodman Journalism Award Amy Wang
All-Around Athlete Award Michael Frost, Margaret Jacobs
Middlesex County School Boards Association Andrew Beamer
The John Miranda Honor Athlete Award Paul Cooke, Chloe Taylor
Cranbury Arts Council Jacob Borden, Mary Rose Brendel
National High School Coaches Association 2018 Athletic All American Award Colette Marciano
The Karen S. Besser Theater Award Adam Olkin
English Department Award for All-Around Excellence Lauren Almstead, Sarina Bialow, Georgia Eugenides, Diane Li, Sophie Mann-Shafir, Hamza Nishtar, Bridget Parker, Clara Tazelaar, Harrison Tsui, Ellen Whiteside Goodwill Ambassador Nandeeta Bala, Kelli Friedman, Briani Vasquez-Gonsalez John Philip Sousa Band Award Karl Lackner, Noah Lilienthal Louise Maas Allied Health Professions Scholarship Eliz Dikener Mercer County Italian American Award Alexander Famous National School Orchestra Award Coco Mi Nicholas J. Arcaro Scholar Athlete Award Alec Silverman Norman VanArsdalen Award Andrew Beamer Not In Our Town Fedlyne Cleophat, Hamza Nishtar, Zainab Qureshi, Brianna Silva, Nina Tillmann, Valeria Torres- Olivares, Leah Williamson PHS Class of 1968 Ricardo Alvarez Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad Award Charles An, Elizabeth Blizzard, Eliz Dikener, Alden Mallory, Adam Musa, Lana Musa, Everett Shen, Mary Rose Young Princeton High School Athletic Hall of Fame Anna Cao, Paul Cooke Princeton Police Benevolent Association Valeria Torres- Olivares, Amy Wang Quill & Scroll Inductees Tyler Chen, Lachlan McCarty, Amanda Van Dyck, Sophie Mann-Shafir, Jason Li, Amy Wang, Aileen Wu, Max Shi, Michelle Wang, Kendall Lieberman, Rutha Chivate, Valeria Torres- Olivares
The Woman’s College Club of Princeton- Hillier Award Leah Williamson The Woman’s College Club Scholarship of Princeton Alexa Almodovar, Savannah Green, Mary Mena The Woman’s College Club of Princeton Marjory White Memorial Scholarship Eliz Dikener The Woman’s College Club of Princeton Luna Kayser Memorial Scholarship Fedlyne Cleophat
NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award Devon Lis
The Patrick S. Gilmore Band Award Elizabeth Blizzard
Research Program Award Eliz Dikener, Sreyashi Ghosh, Emma Glasser, Simran Kaur, Juliet Malkowski, Hamza Nishtar, Madeleine Peel, Grayson Shanley Barr, Everett Shen, Aileen Wu
The Peteranello Foundation for Proficiency in Italian Award Abigail de Riel
Smith’s Ace Hardware Lovely Derival Social Studies Award for All Around Excellence Paul Cooke, Gabriel Lebeau, Sophie Mann-Shafir, Ruth Schultz, Melanie Smith, Amanda Van Dyck, Thalia VonMoltke-Simms, Leda Wang, Molly Zuckerman The Art Department Award Laura Bussemaker, Mia Ferguson, Anne Irving, Sarah Tel The Bobby Campbell Lacrosse Award Abaigeal Ryan The Business Award Zachary Bowen, Michael Frost, Yoselin Hernandez, Jason Li The Cantus Award Katherine Li The Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society Award Amanda Gonzalez
2018 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship to Fordham University Kevin Qiu
The Florece M. Burke Award Michael Gonzalez
2018 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarship – SRI International Scholarship Helen Schrayer 2018 National Merit Scholarship Finalist Ines Aitsahalia, Charles An, Elizabeth Blizzard, Trevor Dankworth, Matthew Dodds, Alan Dong, Maya Eley, Zoe Kim, Diana Li, Jason Li, Charles Lu, Lachlan McCarty, Kevin Qiu, Helen Schrayer, Everett Shen, Celia Silver, Leda Wang, Aileen Wu
The Maureen Carr Memorial Award Charles Griebell
The Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders Kevin Lara-Lemus
The Duke Jacobs Scholar Athlete Award Jacqueline Patterson
2018 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarship – Novartis US Foundation Diane Li
The Marvin Trotman Award Andrew Beamer
W.I.L.H.M.A Woman’s Hockey Award Alexa Zammit
$2,500 National Merit Scholarship Elizabeth Blizzard, Jason Li
2018 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Scholarship – Bristol-Myers Squibb Natalia Thomas, Pavel Zhelnin
The Marcia Harrison Award Fedlyne Cleophat, Georiga Eugenides, Amanda Gonzalez, Yoselin Hernandez, Rosalinda Quinn
The Meghan Burns Memorial Award Margarita Ryle
The Dorothea van Dyke McLane Award for Excellence in Italian Michael Arato
2018 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship to University of Southern California Alan Dong
The Louis Armstrong Award Harrison Tsui
Woman’s College Club – Peterson Book Award Nayha Zahid
The Woman’s Club of Cranbury Amanda Gonzalez
2018 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship to Rutgers Maya Eley
The Lesley Bush Award Isabella Giglio
The Frank Reisman Memorial Scholarship Amanda Van Dyck The Frank Soda French Award Emily Curran, Molly Zuckerman The Grupo LatinoAmericano de Mujeres Award Katherina Orellana Cardona The Helene Cody Memorial Scholarship Sreyashi Ghosh, Amanda Rubin, Melanie Smith The Irving W. Mershon Scholar Emma Glasser, Diane Li, Celia Silver The James Brooks Memorial Softball/Baseball Scholarship Paul Cooke The James E. Goodman Award Edna Castillo The Jerry Cypress Award William Hare
The Princeton Administrators’ Association Alexa Almodovar, Mary Mena The Princeton High School Bilingual Award Wilson Perez-Esteban The Princeton High School ESL Award Tinsae Giblin The Princeton Radiology Scholarship Kelli Friedman The Princeton Rotary Scholarship Award Kevin Lara-Lemus, Cheyenne Sommer The Raymond Hunt Award for Mandarin Clara Duhon, Dean Patel, Helen Bennett The Spectacle Theatre Award Ines Aitsahalia, Mary Rose Brendel, Emily Ellsworth, Isabella Giglio, Adam Olkin, Sydney Parker, Margarita Ryle, Helen Schrayer, Ruth Schultz, Anna Wilmers The William F. Johnson Award Edna Castillo, Savannah Green, Katherina Orellana Cardona, Brianna Silva The World Language Department Award for Excellence in Two or More Languages Sara Vigiano The World Language Department for Excellence in Chinese Zachary Bowen, Maya Eley The World Language Department for Excellence in Italian Joslen Beslity The World Language Department for Excellence in Japanese Avery Hom, Clara Tazelaar The World Language Department for Excellence in Latin Emily Glasser, Ruth Schultz The World Language Department for Excellence in Spanish Simran Kaur West Point Academy Alexa Zammit William D. Wolman Award Thomas Doran
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BOOK REVIEW
Founding Fathers, Founding Authors: Making Shakespearean Sense of the State of the Nation
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en years after signing the Declaration of Independence, two future American presidents made a pilgrimage to the one-time “mother country” Nathaniel Hawthorne called “our old home.” Their goal was Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-uponAvon. When they got there, Thomas Jefferson “fell upon the ground and kissed it,” while John Adams “cut a relic from a chair claimed to have belonged to Shakespeare himself.” The witness was Abigail Adams, quoted in James Shapiro’s collection, Shakespeare in America ( Library of America 2013). The two founding fathers eventually become political enemies, then friends once more before sharing their last day on earth, July 4, 1826. Not knowing Jefferson had died five hours before him at Monticello, Adams’s last words were “Jefferson still survives.” Jefferson was president when Nathaniel Hawthorne, one of the founding fathers of American literature, was born on July 4, 1804. There’s additional cause for literary fireworks on the Glorious Fourth, that being the day in 1845 when Thoreau began his sojurn at Walden Pond and the day ten years later when Walt Whitman published, at his own expense, the first edition of Leaves of Grass. A Nation Embattled Now here we are, July 4, Independence Day 2018, and I’m trying to imagine what Adams and Jefferson would have to say about this perilously divided nation. You get some inkling in the 1805 letter from President Adams to his son, future president John Quincy Adams, also quoted in Shakespeare in America. After being “uncommonly engaged and interested” in rereading the history plays, Adams notes that between the reigns of King John and Henry VIII “the Magna Carta was a mere Piece of Parchment which every triumphant Faction neglected or violated at its pleasure, even much more than our national and state Constitutions are disregarded at this day.” That was less than 30 years after July 4, 1776. Adams goes on: “Those Plays of the great Poet if they are read by anyone with a view to the Struggles between the Red Rose and the White Rose, that is to the Treachery Perfidy Treason Murder Cruelty Sedition and Rebellions of rival and unballanced factions, if he can keep his Gravity and his attention from being diverted by the Gaiety and Drollery of Falstaff … and the rest of those Rakes & Bullies, he will find one of the most instructive Examples for the perusal of this Country. Hitherto we have gone no further than a few Duels, in actual Violence. In Slander we have gone as far as any nation and for any thing I know as human nature
in its depravity can go.” Sometimes I wish we could restore the capitalization of significant nouns. For example, the way the current president uses all-caps to express the incesssant Perfidy and Slander of his Tweets. In Love With Night In times as deranged as the present, we need the lodestar of Shakespeare and the words and thoughts of writers like Hawthorne and Melville who loved and learned from his work. With hate on the rise here and all around the world, I’ve been reading Romeo and Juliet, the play G.E. Lessing called “the only tragedy which Love himself had assisted to compose.” T h e f i r s t of the plays pr o d u c e d i n America, in N e w Yo r k City in 1730, it was providing the respite I needed until J u l i e t ’s A c t III soliloquy ( “Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-brow’d night, /Give me my Romeo” ) trans ported me from Capulet’s orchard to the tumultuous summer of 1968 by v ir t u e of one of the most beautiful images in all of Shakes p e a r e . I t ’s all the more striking because at that point in t he play there’s no reason for Juliet to be imagining a cosmic postmortem tribute to Romeo — “and when he shall die, / Take him and cut him out in little stars,/ And he will make the face of heaven so fine/That all the world will be in love with night/And pay no worship to the garish sun.” Maybe you need to have lived through the Kennedy-King assassinations, urban riots, LBJ, Vietnam, and the freakish ascension of Nixon, to find Shakespeare’s timeless language reviving the moment Bobby Kennedy eulogized his slain brother at the 1964 Democratic convention. So emotionally potent was the impact of Shakespeare’s imagery that the address to this day is known as the Stars Speech.
Hamlet in His Heart My enjoyment of Romeo and Juliet was enhanced by the source, which was the same 1836 edition of the Plays that Melville read and annotated prior to the creation of Moby Dick. “Dolt & ass that I am,” he wrote to a friend in Feb. 1849, “I have lived more than 29 years, & until a few days ago, never made acquaintance with the divine William …. I am mad to think how minute a cause has prevented me hitherto from reading Shakespeare. But until now, any copy that was comeatable to me, happened to be in a vile small print, unendurable to my eyes, which are tender as young sparrows. But chancing to fall in with this glorious edition, I now exult over it, page after page.” Melville’s contributions to Shakespeare in Amer ica i n clude an essay on the Shakespearean dim ens ions of Hawthorne and a poem, “The Comi n g S to r m ,” Melville titled after an 18 63 p a i nting owned by Joh n Wilkes B o o t h ’s a c tor brother Edwin, best known for his acclaimed performance as Hamlet. The poem suggests that the “Hamlet in his heart” enabled Booth to see through the painting’s shadowy imagery to a dim “presage” of the national tragedy his assassin brother would create two years later. The poem’s moral is, “No utter surprise can come to him/ Who reaches Shakespeare’s core;/That which we seek and shun is there — / Man’s final lore.” Rebuking the Xenophobes Just as a passage from Romeo and Juliet surprised me with its evocation of a moment in mid-20th-century American history, I happened on another one in Andrew Delbanco’s biography of Melville that brought to mind Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy and one of the president’s most devoted enablers, retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan.
Discussing Redburn: His First Voyage, Delbanco refers to the novel’s “unflinching rendition” of the plight of hundreds of Irish emigrants “packed in steerage as if in ‘dog-kennels.’ While struggling to stay alive on bits of sea biscuit, they were tormented by rumors that they were going to be sold en route as slaves in Barbary.” Many of these “newest New Yorkers” had been “coaxed aboard by traffickers who, after renting storage space aboard ship, made big profits by charging as much as twenty-five dollars each; and those who survived the extortion and shipboard conditions were met at the New York pier by slumlord runners who brought them under threat to boardinghouses where they were forced to pay exorbitant rents.” Calling Redburn a rebuke to the xenophobes, Delbanco quotes Melville’s impassioned declaration: “Let us waive that agitated national topic as to whether such multitudes of foreign poor should be landed on our American shores; let us waive it, with the one only thought, that if they can get here, they have God’s right to come; though they bring all Ireland and her miseries with them.” One of the immigrants in flight from the Great Famine was James Ryan, Paul Ryan’s great-great grandfather, who arrived in the United States in 1851 aboard a ship in circumstances like those described two years previously in Redburn. According to an article about the Speaker’s Irish roots at Irishcentral.com, Ryan has a Kilkenny jersey and a hurling stick in his office, “presented to him by the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform when he was their breakfast speaker a few years ago. At that breakfast, he took out a Famine document from the 1850s and spoke movingly about his ancestor’s trek across the Atlantic.” An online check shows that in the recent past Ryan received a zero percent rating from FAIR, the Federation for American Immigration Reform. July 4, 1853 On this date, according to Jay Leyda’s Melville Log, Herman Melville attended the Independence Day celebration in the Public Square in Pittsfield, Mass., where a story in the Pittsfield Sun reports his “allusion to the fact that in revolutionary history his ancestor was one of the celebrated party who threw overboard the tea into Boston harbor.” wonder what Melville and Hawthorne, not to mention Thoreau and Whitman, would make of the state of the nation on July 4, 2018. Right now politicians on either side of the great divide may be looking for a passage from Shakespeare to help make sense of — or take political advantage of — the damage this administration is doing to the American dream. —Stuart Mitchner
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“GREEN AND RED”: Works by artist Gary David Fournier will be showcased in “An Eclectic Assembly of Work in Oil, Water Colour, and Acrylic” at Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury. The exhibition runs July 8 through July 27, with a reception on Sunday, July 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.
“An Eclectic Assembly” at Gourgaud Gallery
The Gourgaud Gallery, located in Town Hall at 23-A North Main Street in Cranbury, presents works by artist Gary David Fournier in “An Eclectic Assembly of Work in Oil, Water Colour, and Acrylic.” The exhibition runs July 8 through July 27, with a reception on Sunday, July 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. On his website, garydavidfournier.com, the ar tist says, “I try to combine impressionism using the frequent and visible brush strokes and canvas texture to emphasize elements of my subjects. I often use color mixing on the canvas rather than the palette, and in so doing I am amazed at the affect that often results. Glazing is a new part of my oil and acrylic technique learned recently in a personalized painting class. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my more recent engagement with local art groups discussing and sharing mutual stories of our work and visiting galleries to study a variety of artists and their works.” The artwork is for sale, with 20 percent of each sale going to support the Cranbury Arts Council and its programs. Cash or a check made out to the Cranbury Arts Council is accepted as payment. See w w w.cranburyartscouncil.org. Gourgaud Gallery is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is also open on Sundays July 8 and July 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Gupta Solo Exhibit At Small World Coffee
The art of Skillman area resident Spriha Gupta is the focus of a solo exhibit this July at Small World Coffee in Princeton. Gupta is a self-taught visual artist who brings new aspects to the medium of art by using textures and recycled products to create organic forms on canvas. She says her subjects vary from nature to the abstract, and t hat any for m t hat makes a relationship with her through its color, flow, and textures inspires her to
bring it out on canvas. She repurposes found objects and gives them a second life in most of her pieces. “I want my art to create a space for conversation and a look within, exploring the various layers of the world we inhabit,” said Gupta. The almost three-dimensional pieces of her work suggest that art has no boundaries, and being limitless in nature, the colors and forms flow from one space to another. Gupta said she’s a person seeking inner fulfillment through her art, and if it can bring a smile or touch a soul, she feels she has been able to spread some joy in a world of daily strife and pain for so many. Her works were recently shown at the Blawenburg Café in Skillman and the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Trenton. For more information, visit the website at www. designsbyspriha.com.
Delaware River Basin Summer Photo Contest
The Delaware River Basin Commission ( DR BC ) has announced its Summer Photo Contest, highlighting amateur and professional photography that conveys the beauty, diversity, function, and significance of the water resources of the Delaware River Basin, a 13,539-square-mile watershed. “The warmer temperatures and longer days of summer are finally here, and the watershed is alive with people getting outside and appreciating the exceptional water resources of the Delaware River Basin,” said DRBC Executive Director Steve Tambini. “This seasonal contest provides the opportunity for the public to share photographs that highlight and celebrate all that summer in the Basin offers, from the headwaters to the ocean and everywhere in between.” The winning image, to be selected by a panel of judges at DRBC, must be taken in the Delaware River Basin. It will be published in the commission’s annual report, on
Area Exhibits 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 Prince to n , 102 Wit herspoon Street, has “Photography by L a r r y Pa r s on s” a n d “Places by John Carney,” both at Princeton Public Library through September 15. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Bernstein Gallery, Robertson Hall, Princeton University, has “Beirut: Theater
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of Dreams,” photography by Manal Abu - Shaneen, through August 15. D & R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, has “Cosmophilia” through July 25. www.drgreenway. org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City M u s e u m i n C ad w a lad e r Park, Park s ide Avenu e, Trenton, has “Airing Out the Attic” July 11 through September 9. www.ellarslie. com. Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, has “10 th A n n u a l J u r i e d E x h ib i t” through July 29. www.photo gallery14.com. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has Michael Rees: Synthetic Cells” through July 14, and other exhibits. www. groundsforsculpture.org. Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Einstein Salon and Innovators Gallery,” “A-Team Ar tists of Trenton,” and other exhibits. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, noon4 p.m. Thursday extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www. princetonhistory.org. James A. Michener Art Museum at 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, Pa., has “Rae Sloan Bredin : Harmony and Power” on view through July 15, and “View Finders: Four Photographic Voices” through August 26. “American Moderns: The Legacy of Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest” is on view through October 21. www. Sarah Ann Wilson michenerartmuseum.org. Sarah Ann Wilson Returns The Gallery at Mercer County Community ColTo Rago Auctions Rago Auctions has an- lege, 1200 Old Trenton nounced the appointment of Road, West Windsor, has Sarah Ann Wilson as manager of its trusts, estates, and appraisals department. Wilson, a Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compliant appraiser, returns to Rago from Chicago, where she headed sales of American and European Art for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Prior to that, she worked as a cataloguer for Rago’s fine art department and as a personal property appraiser for Art Directives, Inc. in Blue Bell, Pa. Wilson holds a BFA in curatorial studies from Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia and interned at the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, Pa., during her matriculation. Rago Arts and Auction Center is at 333 North Main Street in Lambertville. For more information, call (609) 397-9374 or visit www.ragoarts.com.
its social media pages, and will also be featured on its website. All entrants will receive a certificate of appreciation from the commission. Interested persons can visit w w w.nj.gov/drbc/ba sin/photo/photo-contest. html for complete contest details, including instructions on how to submit their original, high resolution photographs. The deadline for entries is August 15. The DRBC is a federal/interstate government agency responsible for managing the water resources within the Delaware River Basin without regard to political boundaries. The five commission members are the governors of the basin states (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ North Atlantic Division, who represents the federal government. To learn more about the commission, visit www.drbc. net or follow DRBC on Twitter at @DRBC1961.
“ELIXIR”: The works of artist Spriha Gupta are featured in a solo exhibition in Small World Coffee in Princeton this July. Gupta uses textures and recycled products to create organic forms on canvas. “Mercer C ou nt y A r t is t s 2018” through July 9. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “A Gentleman’s Pursuit: The Commodore’s Greenhouse” through October 21. www. morven.org. Pr inceton Universit y Art Museum has “Frank Stella Unbound: Literature
and Printmaking” through October 23. ( 609 ) 258 378 8. w w w.ar t m u s e u m. princeton.edu. We s t W i n d s o r A r t s C e n te r, 952 A lexander Road, has “Generation Next: The Family Show” through August 17. (609) 716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org.
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Summer Chamber Concerts Kicks Off Season With Baroque Chamber Music
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is the week for 18th-century music in the Princeton area. Princeton Festival has been showcasing its Baroque Festival Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble, and for the first time in its 51-year history, Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts has presented a Baroque instrumental ensemble. Last Tuesday night’s concert at Richardson Auditorium featured the chamber ensemble REBEL, named after the early French composer Jean-Féry Rebel. REBEL has been performing worldwide for more than 25 years, winning numerous awards while compiling an impressive roster of instrumentalists. Tuesday night’s concert brought two violinists, one violoncello, and a harpsichord to Princeton, performing a potpourri of 17th and 18th-century pieces. It was a unique program of music for three strings, but no viola, and the collection of multi-movement works presented on period instruments showed solid partnership among violinists Jôrg-Michael Schwarz and Karen Marie Marmer, cellist John Moran, and harpsichordist Dongsok Shin. The concert seemed to move chronologically through the Baroque era, occasionally taking a step back to illustrate how the more complex musical effects of the 18th century came to be. Violinists Schwarz and Marmer both played with a lean sound and little vibrato, with cellist Moran showing a strong musical presence onstage. Included in the concert were two works of Georg Philipp Telemann, one of the compositional masters of the era, and the four musicians of REBEL effectively paid close attention to dynamic shadings and variety in sequential passages in these pieces. Although a generation or two before the Telemann works, Sonata La Cornara, Op. 2 by Venetian composer Giovanni Legrenzi sounded compositionally advanced for the mid-17th century. Marmer led the players well through the three-movement work, and the two violinists created a very courtly atmosphere in the middle Adagio. REBEL brought an educational component to the performance by explaining, for example, why the violinists changed bows for specific musical textures. First violinist Schwarz was an equal partner to second violinist Marmer, with each taking the lead in different pieces. Throughout it all, Shin provided solid and sensitive keyboard accompaniment on the harpsichord. Domenico Gabrielli’s Sonate á Violoncello solo, dating from mid-17th century Bologna, showcased the cello and harpsichord, as Moran brought out the
long melodic lines of the piece’s Largo section, followed by an energetic and rollicking Prestissimo to close the work. REBEL grouped the Legrenzi and Gabrielli pieces with the four-movement Sonata Op. 3, No. 6 by Arcangelo Corelli, who was key in establishing the preeminence of the violin in the Baroque form. One of 12 sonatas in this opus, No. 6 was grounded in the continuo of cello and harpsichord while the two violins darted and swooped through melodic lines above. Schwarz played a particularly agile cadenza bridging the second movement with the two faster movements which followed. The typically Baroque elements of fugue were well handled by the two violinists. Another educational moment came with REBEL’s performance of Domenico Gallo’s Sonata II in B flat Major, which until recently had been attributed to Italian composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi and was considered the basis for Igor Stravinsky’s ballet Pulcinella. Cellist Moran explained to the audience that the music had been brought to England by an “English nobleman,” and in his opinion, the sonata may have been composed by the nobleman himself. As played by REBEL, the piece sounded light and airy with a great deal of dynamic contrast and a particularly refined Adagio section. o musical journey through 18thcentury Italy can ignore one of the era’s greatest composers — Antonio Vivaldi, whose virtuosity on the violin enabled him to write particularly fluidly for the instrument. Vivaldi composed his trio sonata Opus 1, No. 12 based on a popular “Follia,” or recurring chord progression, to musically “one-up” Corelli, who had previously composed a set of “Follia” variations. Vivaldi added a second violin to his work, as well as spirited dotted rhythms, fast fingering requirements, and a very complex running harpsichord accompaniment. The musicians of REBEL emphasized the quick dialog between the two violinists and the fiery unison passages contained in the 19 variations on the original “Follia.” With each variation more complex than the one before, this piece was a lesson in Baroque string performance technique, ranging from extended melodic lines to strong pizzicato playing from the cello to Moran at times striking the side of his instrument as a drum. By closing the concert with a work from a composer considered the epitome of the Baroque era, REBEL showed why they are among the most widely-heard Baroque ensembles in the country today. —Nancy Plum
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Many of the filmmakers will attend the screening of their own films and take questions from the audience in a formal Q&A setting. This free event is best suited for teen and adult audiences. Conlon notes that the Princeton Public Library staff enjoys attending the festival just as much as the general public. Local favorite, the bent spoon, will be donating their famous ice cream and sorbet for tastings on all three nights. To learn more, visit www. princetonlibrary.org or call (609) 924-9529. —Taylor Smith
ness of Asian culture. Outstanding younger American instrumentalists form NYO2, a free orchestra program that comes together alongside NYO-USA each summer with intensive training and performance opportunities. This summer, par ticipating musicians have the opportunity to work closely with fellows of the New World Symphony as well as top players from American orchestras during a residency before NYO2’s performances. After two weeks of training, the 2018 program culminates in a six-day residency at the New World Center
in Miami, performing with members of the New World Symphony and violinist Gil Shaham under the direction of conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto in a concert to be webcast by medici.tv. Upon return to New York, this esteemed group of musicians will present their program at Carnegie Hall (July 24), including music by Reveultas, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich. Tickets for the Carnegie Hall performance on July 24 are on sale now at the Carnegie Hall box office, 154 West 57th Street, by calling CarnegieCharge at (212) 247-7800, or at carnegiehall.org.
President and music director of the PYO organization, Louis Scaglione, is very proud and applauds the chosen students for their hard work. “We are very pleased for our PYO students to begin this journey as they join some of the finest young musicians in America in this year’s National Youth Orchestra of the USA and NYO2 programs,” he said. “Each year, our students are recognized, but this is the greatest number of students we have had recognized for one session by Carnegie Hall. This will be an indelible experience for them and I congratulate them all.”
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appearances, the NYO-USA musicians will fly to Asia for a tour of some of the region’s music capitals, including visits to Taipei, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, and Daejeon. This tour builds on NYOUSA’s historic inaugural tour to China in July 2015, which included seven concerts and was recognized as one of the only four Cultural Pillars of the Consultation on People to People Exchange (CPE) between the U.S.A. and China. This summer’s tour includes debut performances in Taipei and South Korea. NYO-USA players will also have the chance to tour each city and experience the rich-
Carnegie Hall Youth Program Accepts Eight Area Students
This year, eight Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) students have been selected to participate in the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA), and two students have been selected to participate in its sister ensemble for younger students: NYO2. The PYO students who have been chosen from Pa. are: Akili Farrow, violin, of Southwest Philadelphia; Johnny May, violin, of Penn Valley; Noah Stein, trombone, of Yardley; Sabine Jung (NYO2), cello, of West Chester; and Gregory Padilla (NYO2), bass, of Northeast Philadelphia. The students from N.J. are: Clara Bouch, viola, of Cherry Hill; Robin Park, cello, of Princeton Junction; and David Stein, tuba, of Morristown. NYO-USA returns to Asia in the summer of 2018 with Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas leading a program to include the world premiere of a new Carnegie Hall commissioned work by composer Ted Hearne, Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, and Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F Major featuring acclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet as soloist. The musicians’ summer begins with a three-week rigorous training residency, working with leading professional orchestra players from across the country, leading up to NYO-USA’s annual concert on Carnegie Hall’s stage (July 19), to be heard worldwide via the Carnegie Hall Live broadcast and digital series, created in partnership w ith 105.9 WQX R. Tickets for the Carnegie Hall performance are on sale now at the Carnegie Hall box office, 154 West 57th Street, by calling Carnegie Charge at (212) 247-7800, or at carnegiehall.org. Following their New York
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Friends Play Kids’ Game in Fact-Based Cat-and-Mouse Comedy
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hen they were kids, five best friends from Spokane, Washington began playing a game of tag that, over the years, morphed into a cutthroat version where each would go to extraordinary lengths to pass on — or avoid becoming “It.” Several decades later, despite bearing all the responsibilities associated with adulthood, the guys were always trying to avoid a tap on the shoulder. The five friends came to the attention of Wall Street Journal reporter Mark Steilen who wrote an article about them entitled, “It Takes Planning, Caution to Avoid Being ‘It’.” Soon thereafter, Hollywood obtained the rights to their story. This resulted in Tag. The movie is the directorial debut of Jeff Tomsic, who had previously only been in charge of assorted TV show productions. Tomsic assembled a big-name cast, with Jon Hamm, Ed Helms, Jeremy Renner, Hannibal Buress, and Jake Johnson portraying the protagonists. At the point of departure, we find Hoagie (Helms), a
veterinarian by profession, taking a job as a janitor at an insurance company in order to tag Callahan (Hamm), the firm’s CEO. That gives you an idea of the elaborate ruses involved by the five players. This movie gets an A for creativity, but its characters frequently resort to cursing that is an unnecessary distraction. After all, tag is still a little kids’ game, even if it’s big kids playing it. So, in this critic’s opinion, the film would’ve worked better with a less profanity-laden script. Nevertheless, the series of screwball stunts held this critic’s interest, despite the cursing. Best of all, were the priceless clips that ran during the closing credits showing the real-life pals pulling off some of their pranks. Very Good (HH½). Rated R for pervasive profanity, crude humor, sexuality, drug use, and brief nudity. Running time: 100 minutes. Production Studios: Broken Road Productions/New Line Cinema. Distributor: Warner Brothers Pictures. —Kam Williams
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Monday, July 9 Recycling 11:30 to noon: Princeton United Methodist Church hosts a “Prayer for Separated Immigrant Parents and Children.” This event will reoccur every Monday through August. For more information, call (609) 924-2613. Tuesday, July 10 7 to 8 p.m.: Penn Medicine Princeton Health presents an informative discussion of “What’s the Point of Acupuncture?” including how it works and what conditions it can relieve. The free presentation will be
held at Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, 1225 State Road. 7:30 p.m.: Screening of A Hard Day’s Night (1964) at Princeton Garden Theatre. Wednesday, July 11 10 a.m. to noon: Penn Medicine Princeton Health presents a free “CarFit Check-Up Event” at the parking lot at 707 Alexander Road. Call 1(888) 897-8979 to schedule an appointment. 6 p.m.: Andrew Martin discusses his book, Early Work: A Novel at Labyrinth Books in Princeton.
7:30 p.m.: Screening of Do The Right Thing (1989) at Princeton Garden Theatre. 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, July 12 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Princeton Summer Farmers Market at Hinds Plaza. 6 p.m.: Join the Paint Party at Cranbury Station Gallery for a relaxed and artistic summer evening. Cranbury Station Gallery provides the canvas, paints,
and supplies. Guests are welcome to bring their favorite drinks and snacks to enjoy. The cost to attend is $35. Register by calling (609) 921-0434. Pre-payment is required. 5 to 9 p.m.: Celebrate summer with live entertainment every Thursday night in Palmer Square. 6 to 8 p.m.: The Arts Council of Princeton presents a musical performance by DC Fusion at the Princeton Shopping Center. Free. Guests should bring their own lawnchair. 7:30 p.m.: Screening of On the Town (1949) at Princeton Garden Theatre.
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Continuing Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (PG-13) The Catcher Was a Spy (R) Hollywood Summer Nights Stand By Me (1986) Thu, July 5 at 7:30 Kids! Hook (1991) Sat, July 7 at 10:30AM Encore Jaws (1975) Sat, July 7 at 9:00PM Special Event A Hard Day’s Night (1964) Tue, July 10 at 7:30 Hollywood Summer Nights Do the Right Thing (1989) Wed, July 11 at 7:30 Showtimes change daily Visit for showtimes. PrincetonGardenTheatre.org
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Westminster CoOPERAtive’s Free July Performances
The Westminster CoOPERAtive Program, Westminster Choir College’s three-week intensive opera training program, opened on July 1 at Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. The public is invited to attend an array of free recitals, concerts, and master classes featuring talented singers and accompanists from around the world who are taking the next step in their operatic careers. T he public events in clude operatic aria concerts, featuring participants performing arias from familiar and not-so-well-known operas on Wednesday, July 4; Friday, July 6; Wednesday, July 11; Friday, July 13; Wednesday,
p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College in Princeton. Students will also present intimate art song recitals on Saturday, July 7, which will focus on American Art Song; Saturday, July 14, which will focus on French mélodie; and on Thursday, July 19, an evening of German lieder. All recitals will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Bristol Chapel. The CoOPERAtive Program brings to Princeton some of the most influential people in the operatic field today to serve on its faculty and hold master classes. Program participants will perform in master classes with Joan Dornemann, Metropolitan Opera assistant conductor, on Monday, July 9; and CoOPERAtive program director, Laura Brooks Rice on Monday, July 16. All master classes begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert L. Annis Playhouse and are free and open to the public. CoOPERAtive alumni Scott Purcell, baritone, and Brent Funderburk, piano, present a recital on Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Bristol Chapel. Westminster Choir College of Rider University is located at 101 Walnut Lane in Princeton. For more information about CoOPERAtive performances, visit www.rider.edu/ arts. ———
Jazz Festival Returns To Mercer County July 7
The Mercer County Jazz Festival returns to the Festival Grounds on Saturday, July 7, from 2 to 8 p.m. Come out to Mercer County Park to enjoy a mix of contemporary, soul, and bebop jazz. The day’s musical lineup kicks off at 2:20 p.m. with saxophonist Bob Pollitt. Pollitt’s extensive library of music expands from bebop to blues, and funk. AyA is up next at 3:40 p.m., bringing a mix of jazz, R&B and gospel, followed by Jeff Bradshaw at 5 p.m., coming from the Philadelphia Soul Movement. Known as a soul-jazz and hiphop innovator, he has performed with some of the industry greats such as Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Pattie LaBelle, and more. Tickets are $20 for general admission seating and are available through the CURE Insurance Arena (formerly Sun Bank Arena) Box Office located at 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will also be available online at www.cureinsurancearena. com or by calling (1-800) 298-4200.
After Brilliant Debut Season for PU Women’s Track, Amaechi Competing in Discus at World U20 Meet
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biageri Amaechi focused on sprinting and jumping events when she started her high school track career as a freshman in 2013. While Amaechi mainly did the 100, 200, 4x100 relay, long jump, and high jump competing for Abraham Lincoln High in San Francisco, she did start dabbling in the discus and shot put. By the spring of her sophomore year, Amaechi realized that her future in track lay in throwing events. “I threw about 148 feet in the discus by the end of the year and that is when I started to really focus on throwing,” said Amaechi. “I was progressing a lot. I still sprinted and jumped, but I made a change in my priority practice-wise. When I first got to practice, instead of going with the sprinters, I would go
with the throwers.” Amaechi’s rapid progress put her on the radar of college track programs. Initially, she was considering Stanford and Cal, intending to stay in California. Those plans changed when Stanford coach Michelle Eisenreich came to Princeton. “She was one of the first coaches to reach out to me so I decided to follow and at least give Princeton a try, go take a visit and see what it was like,” said Amaechi. “I really liked the small campus. I think I am more of a small school type person. Intuitively, I felt like I could see myself at the school. I liked the environment and the people I met. I felt welcome.” Amaechi decided to come east to Princeton and excelled in her new environment. She set a school record of 172’ 10 in her first meet of the outdoor season. After breaking that
mark several times, Amaechi placed seventh in the NCAA Championships with a throw of 177’8 to earn first-team AllAmerican honors. Building on that performance, Amaechi placed first at the USA Track & Field Junior Championships with a personal best and Ivy League record heave of 186’11. Amaechi will now compete in the IAAF World U20 Championship in Tampere, Finland from July 10-15. For Amaechi, keeping up with her schoolwork while adjusting to college track proved to be a juggling act. “I am usually someone who is academics first, but this time you prioritize your academics but you also prioritize your athletics,” said Amaechi. “Which means instead of completely skipping practice, you have to fit it in somewhere while also prioritizing your
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WORLD CLASS: Obiageri Amaechi competes in the discus this spring for the Princeton University women’s track team during her freshman season. After a superb debut campaign which saw her break the school record several times and finish seventh at the NCAA Championships to earn first-team All-American honors, Amaechi placed first at the USA Track & Field Junior Championships with a personal best and Ivy League record heave of 186’11. Amaechi will now compete in the IAAF World U20 Championship in Tampere, Finland from July 10-15. (Photo by Beverly Schaefer, Courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications) only about being a passive recipient of information. In order to make a productive practice you need to give feedback, there should be constant back and forth communication to make the progress.” At the NCAA meet, a downpour soaked the discus competition but Amaechi pressed on. “That was one of the most challenging competitions, mentally you really had to have a lot of perseverance,” said Amaechi. “I had to put up with the hail and the rain and also deal with the fact that I had fouled on my first two throws. It took a lot of mental control to focus on the moment and not everything else.” That focus helped her come up with a mark of 177’8 in taking seventh and earning firstteam All-American honors “It feels great to know that the work and time I put into the sport is giving back to me,” said Amaechi. “It feels really good.” Amaechi’s work kept paying off at the USA Track & Field Junior Championships at Indiana University, where her personal best and Ivy League record heave of 186’11 earned her first place and booked her a spot for the World U20 competition. “That junior national meet was really hard; last year, I competed at the same meet as a senior in high school and that was my first really, really big meet and I didn’t exactly know what you are qualifying for,” said Amaechi. “This year I changed everything because I was seeded first and I knew how big of a deal the meet was so the expectations and the pressure was increased 10 times. That made
it really, really nerve-wracking. I fouled my first throw and on my second throw, I got 176’1 which put me into second place. On my third throw I was thinking OK, now that I have a legal throw, it is time to get after it and let it go. I was happy it happened, I was not expecting a PR.” As Amaechi looks forward to competing at the Junior Worlds, she isn’t dwelling on setting another personal record. “I usually don’t have expectations for myself,” said Amaechi, who is currently training at home by working out at Lincoln High. “I just want to throw well and we will see where that takes me.” In the wake of her brilliant college debut, Amaechi is looking to branch out, on and off the track. “I feel freshman year is more about adapting and adjusting and next year I want to focus on thriving,” said Amaechi, noting that she may try the weight throw during the indoor season next year. “Last year I had to get used to college so this year I want to take more advantage of the resources at my school and try more new things.” With the way that Amaechi is thriving in the discus, she has designs of trying to make the 2020 Summer Olympics. “Once I can throw the ‘A’ standard for the Olympics in discus, I want to figure out whether I would like to compete for the U.S. or Nigeria,” said Amaechi, who holds a dual citizenship. “I would like to throw 200 feet. That would be about the ‘A’ standard, so that is my goal for sophomore year.” —Bill Alden
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PU Sports Roundup PU Women’s Hoops Legend Named to Fairfield Hall of Fame
For mer Pr inceton Univer s it y wom e n’s bas ke tball star Claire Beth To masiewicz Nogay ‘79 will be inducted into the Fairfield County Sports Hall of Fame in October, the Fairfield County Sports Commission said last week. Tomasiewicz Nogay graduated as Pr inceton’s alltime leading scorer w ith 1,622 p oi nt s. S h e’s t h e program’s all-time leader in scoring average (17.1), f ield goals ( 663 ) , steals (329), sits third in points, fifth in free throws made (296) and free throws attempted (457), and ninth in assists (298). After helping the Tigers to three Ivy League titles, Tomas iew icz No gay was also selected in the sixth r o u n d o f t h e Wo m e n’s P r ofe s s i o n a l B a s ke t b a l l L e ag u e col le g e d r af t i n 1979. The Commission’s 14th annual Sports Night aw ard s d i n ner w i l l t a ke place on October 15.
PU Diving Coach Leaves for Virginia
Princeton University men’s and women’s diving head coach Drew Livingston recently announced his resignation from the post. Livingston, who spent two years guiding the Tiger diving program, has accepted a similar position at the University of Virginia. Last winter, Livingston helped three of his charges qualify for the NCAA Championships. On the men’s side, both freshman Colten Young and sophomore Charlie Minns qualified for the NCAAs, with Young earning a Top-30 place on the platform. On the women’s side, Sine Scribbick qualified for the NCAA Championships on the 3-meter board. A national search will begin immediately to find Livingston’s successor.
Princeton Water Polo Names Head Coaches
Dustin Litvak, formerly of UCLA, has been named the head coach of the Princeton University men’s water polo team while Derek Ellingson was promoted to the head coach of t he P r i nce ton Women’s Water Polo squad, Princeton Director of Athlet-
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gree in telecommunications. Ellingson, for his part, has been on the Princeton staff since the summer of 2004. In his career with the Tigers, he has helped the program to a total of 12 Southern titles (six for the women and six for the men), and seven Eastern crowns (four for the men and three for the women). Before his coaching career at Princeton, Ellingson spent five years at his alma mater, Queens College, first as an assistant and then as the men’s and women’s head coach. T h e co ach i ng ve te r a n has made nine trips to the NCAA tournament, helping Queens to the tournament in 1997 as a player and taking the Knights back to To:tournament ___________________________ the in 2002 as head coach. At Princeton, From: _________________________ Date & Time: __________________ he helped the men to the Here is2009, a proof of your 2004, 2011, andad, scheduled to run ___________________. 2015 NCAA Tournaments. Please check it thoroughly and pay special attention to the following: Also assisting with the wom(Your tell us it’s okay) en’s sidecheck prior mark to thiswill season, he helped the Tigers to SMART PLAY: Princeton University women’s lacrosse star Elthe in 2012, 2013,� lie � nationals Phone number Fax number Date McNulty heads up � theAddress field this spring�inExpiration her senior seaand 2015. son with the Tigers. McNulty was recently cited as one of Ellingson graduated from Princeton’s 10 Academic All-Ivy honorees for the 2018 spring Queens in 1999 w it h a campaign. The other Tigers honored included senior women’s bachelor’s degree in physi- rower Claire Collins, senior men’s tennis player Luke Gamble, cal anthropology. While at junior women’s water polo player Lindsey Kelleher, senior Queens, he helped the 1996 women’s track throwing star Kennedy O’Dell, senior men’s squad to the CWPA North- track standout Lane Russell, senior men’s lightweight rower ern Division title and a sec- James Sincavage, senior men’s heavyweight rower Augustin ond-place finish at Easterns. Wambersie, junior women’s golfer Amber Wang, and senior The following year, Queens men’s lacrosse player Daniel Winschuh. The honorees were finished first at both the starters or key reserves on varsity teams with 3.0 or better Northern and Eastern tour- cumulative grade point averages. Each Ivy school nominated naments to advance to the five men and women for the honor. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) NCAA Tournament. Fast Food • Take-Out • Dine-In
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For Chris Fake, a daily ritual this spring with the Yale University men’s lacrosse team helped mold him into one of the top defenders in the nation. As the former Hun School standout looked to get up to speed in his freshman campaign for the Bulldogs, he drilled with with Yale senior attacker Ben Reeves everyday after practice. “He is one of the best attackmen in the country and he was putting in a half hour after practice with me,” said Fake of Reeves, who won the Tewaaraton Award this spring given to the top college player in the country and ended his career as Yale’s all-time scoring leader with 316 points on 174 goals and 142 assists. “It was just one-on-ones. I came to learn that no one was going to be as good as Ben Reeves, so that gave me a peace of mind throughout the season. I never faced anyone half as good as Ben Reeves.” The 6’1 205-pound Fake enjoyed about as good debut campaign as one could imag ine, get t ing named as the Ivy League Rookie of the Year, making firstteam All-Iv y and second team All-American on the way to helping Yale win the program’s first-ever NCAA championship. As Fake started training with Yale last fall, Reeves was just one of the Bulldog seniors who helped him out. “When I first got there, as with most freshmen, I was a little out of place, but the seniors definitely did a ton,” said Fake. “They put so much emphasis on developing us and so by the end of fall ball, I was much more comfortable playing with the guys.” Reflecting on the early stages of the season, Fake acknowledged that it took him a while to develop a comfort level. “It was surreal. I was so nervous, but after a couple of games I got my feet wet a little and I started getting more comfor table,” said
Fake, who was joined on the Bulldogs by former Hun teammate Brendan Rooney, a junior attackman. “I wasn’t that good at communication in high school, but it is definitely one of the biggest things that they stressed. I got more comfortable with that and started thinking quicker. That was probably the most important thing. One of the more important wins of the regular season for Yale came when it stunned No. 2 Albany 14-6 on April 22. “T hat was the biggest game we had on the schedule; it was their biggest opportunity to prove a point that we were one of the best teams in the country,” said Fake. “We just went out there with a nothing to lose mentality and we played well.” A lthough the Bulldogs didn’t play well in the final of the Ivy tournament, falling to Cornell 14-8, it helped them develop the right mentality for the NCAA title run. “I think our heads were way too big for the Cornell game and we thought we were going to roll them,” said Fake. “Once we got out there, it wasn’t what we thought and after the game we realized we weren’t that good and we had to go back to fundamentals. It was just one of those things. We put a lot of focus on being underdogs. Not too many of us were big stars coming out of high school. The coaches wanted us to go back to fundamentals and play as hard as we could.” After hard-earned wins over UMass (15 -13 ) and Loyola (8-5) the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, Yale faced a rematch against high-powered Albany in the national semis. “T he Monday pract ice before the second Albany game, coach [Andy] Shay wrote down every possible excuse Albany had from our first game,” recalled Fake. “They lost because Connor Fields got hurt, they lost because blah, blah, blah. We
just had accept that those were true and a find a way to win without those being true so we just went back to playing as hard as we could.” Yale played ver y well, jumping out to a 7-0 lead over the Great Danes on the way to a 20-11 win, earning a date in the championship game against perennial power and three-time NCAA champion Duke. Once again, Yale got off to a hot start, going up 4-1 early in the second quarter and leading 10-5 midway through the third. The Blue Devils, though, fought back to draw within 10-8 but the Bulldogs held them off to prevail 13-11. “I was so ner vous, my mind-set was to go in there and whatever happens, happens and just work as hard as I possibly can,” said Fake. “As the game started playing out, I just kept praying. We knew how much it meant for coach Shay and the seniors and everyone that came before in Yale lacrosse. That is mostly what we were playing for. It is nice to have the national championship under our belts; we couldn’t waste an opportunity to make everything that they have worked for come true. I think the intensity that we played with was the most impor tant thing. We got off to a 7-0 lead over Albany and 4-1 against Duke. I think those teams weren’t ready for the intensity we brought.” In Fake’s view, that intensity was fueled Yale’s unique team chemistry. “I think what was really special was the bond that even the younger guys and the older guys had,” said Fake, who ended the season with 29 ground balls and 18 caused turnovers. “I was almost as good friends with the seniors as I was with the other freshmen. They said during the season that this was the closest team Yale has ever had. That was so important because we were playing for each other.” And playing against Reeves every day helped Fake produce a freshman season for the ages. —Bill Alden
PHS Lineman McBride Ends on a High Note As West Squad Wins Sunshine Football Game Marqui McBride wasn’t surprised when the West all-star squad started the 22n d A n n u a l S u n s h i n e Football Classic last Friday by grinding out a 14-play, 74-yard scoring march to jump ahead 7-0 over the East team. “We established that lineman connection on the first day of practice,” said recently graduated Princeton High star offensive lineman McBride. “Everyone coming up with calls for ourselves and all that stuff.” The West team kept the offense coming, building a 21-6 lead by halftime on the way to a 28-20 triumph in the contest played under the lights at The College of New Jersey. “It all started with execution and everyone knowing their roles, where to go, and who to block,” added the 6’0, 235-pound McBride. “We got the good momentum in the first couple of quarters in the game. We had a nice push from all of the offensive linemen.” For McBride, bonding with his West teammates in the week of practice leading up to the game turned out to be a nice experience. “This whole week was different for me, practicing with people I played against and meeting new people I have never seen before,” said McBride, who is headed to Kean University where he will be playing for the school’s Division III football program. “It has only been a week, but it feels like we have been playing together for years. It is something I would want to do again but this is the only time I can.” Playing again for PHS head coach Charlie Gallagher, who served as the offensive coordinator for the West, was something special for McBride. “I have been with him for four years; it is nice to stick with the same coach run-
ning the same plays,” said McBride. “I knew everything already going into this.” Gallagher, for his part, enjoyed putting in the plays for the West even though things were a little rushed with such little time to prepare for the contest. “It was a lot of fun to coach and we have got a great sideline; we got great input from all of the coaches,” said Gallagher. “I w a s j u s t for t u n ate enough to be made offensive coordinator. It is tough to put it together in a week, but it is fun tough. You pare things downs; you can see that it is kind of simple.” While the West running attack, led by game MVP Elijah-Blu Wilmott of Hopewell Valley and Davon Hemingway of Lawrence, set the tone, the team also connected in the passing game. “We were able to pass the
ball; we wanted to air the ball out a little bit because throwing the ball is fun, that is why people come to watch the game,” said Gallagher. “It is the running game that wins in the end. The player of the game was a running back; we had two really stellar guys there.” In Gallagher’s view, McBride has been a stellar performer from the day he started at PHS. “Marqui has been good since his freshman year,” said Gallagher. “We were really blessed to have him as a ballplayer at Princeton. He is going to go off and do really good things.” Af ter endur ing a 0 -10 campaign last fall in his final season with PHS, McBride savored the Sunshine win. “I am going to remember everyone that I played with and played against and getting first win of the season,” said a grinning McBride. “It was a nice way to go out.” —Bill Alden
MAC ATTACK: Marqui McBride helps lead the offensive charge for the West all-star squad in the 22nd Annual Sunshine Football Classic last Friday at The College of New Jersey. Recently graduated Princeton High star lineman McBride enjoyed a big game as the West prevailed 28-20. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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SPRING REVIEW
PHS Runner Hare, PHS Girls’ Lax Star Lopez-Ona Get the Nods as Town Topics’ Top Spring Performers
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s Will Hare headed into this spring for his final season with the Princeton High boys’ track team, he was paying attention to detail. “It was really a lot about taking care of the lit tle things in the spring,” said Hare. “I wanted to set myself up as best as I could to be running well in late May and early June. Those are really the meets that define the season and, in my case, my career.” Hare’s focus on the little things helped him do a lot of big things as he ended up taking first in the 3,200-meter run at the Mercer County Championships, the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional and the state Group 4 meet. He placed second in the Meet of Champions in a school-record time of 9:07.12 to nationally ranked Devon Hart of Point Pleasant Borough High. In addition, Hare starred on the 4x800 relay which placed first at the county, sectional and group meets. For H a r e, s u c c e e d i n g at the relay as well as the 3,200 was an added bonus. “It started off that I just wanted to win the 3,200 at all of those meets, but the when we ran as well as we
did at Mercer County Relays in the 4x800, that became a relay that we really wanted to focus on,” said Hare. “We wanted try to make it a strong point of our team. That became something I really looked forward to, and doing that with all of the guys was something really special.” Helped by Hare’s heroics, the PHS boys’ squad enjoyed a spring for the ages as it won the team title and the county, sectional and Group meets, bringing a sense of history to their meets. “Midway through March, some of the kids found this big box of old track and field records; it was not the best times, but the recordings of all of the meets from the early ’70s to the ’90s,” said Hare. “So we ran through that and looked at all of the different stuff that they did. We really got into that and coach [Marc] Anderson came and talked to our team. We were very conscious of everything we were doing to bring Princeton the glory that they had in the 1980s.” For Hare, the most glorious moments of the season came in the Group 4 state meet as PHS tallied 81 points to edge runner-up East Orange by five points
“Jim Lambert of NJ MileSplit nonchalantly goes up to me and says ‘you guys need big points in this 3,200 to win,’” said Hare, who is headed to Penn where he will compete for the school’s cross country and track programs. “I was like, oh well, this was the first time that if I don’t win this race, we are not going to win this meet. I went in with the mentality that it had to be my day and luckily it was. That was the big highlight for me because it has been a long time since we have had someone on the distance side win a group title. The 4x800 in the groups might have been the most fun track race I have ever been in. With the amount of talent in that field and the quality of runners that we were going up against, to be able to go out and put on a show in that race is something that I will not forget for a long, long time.” PHS track boys’ and girls’ track associate head coach Ben Samara won’t soon forget Hare’s contribution this spring. “Will has been able this year, with the emergence of our sprint crew, to put his head down and do his work instead of having the spot-
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light on him all of the time,” said Samara. “I think that has really benefitted him. He is just putting in work, that is the best way I can put it. Will always has the luxury of being towards the end of the meet; he can really begin to take us home, and he relishes that spot.” Hare, for his part, credited the PHS coaches with helping him come through in the big spots. “I attribute a lot to our coaching staff, coach [Jim] Smirk probably most of all, because he has put a lot of faith in me,” said Hare of Smirk, the cross country head coach and distance coach for the track program. “He has always been there when something doesn’t go right, saying that just because something isn’t going right doesn’t mean that nothing will ever go right again.” For keeping the faith and ending his career with historic wins that helped PHS produce a season for the ages, Hare is the choice as the Town Topics top male per for mer of the spr ing season. Top Female Performer hen the Princeton High girls’ lacrosse team found itself trailing Rancocas Valley 8-3 in the second half of the Group 3 Central Jersey sectional final this May, Mariana Lopez-Ona took matters into her hands. The PHS junior midfielder tallied three goals down the stretch of the contest to help the Little Tigers pull out a thrilling 9-8 win. The outburst by LopezOna exemplified her persistence as well as her skill, according to PHS head coach Sara Doran. “In the first half I could tell Mariana was a little flustered, some of her shots weren’t coming through,” said Doran. “For her to be able to turn that around in the second half and play her game, it was just a testament to the kind of player she is. She plays so beautifully.” Lopez-Ona, for her part, was confident that PHS could turn things around after a 1-5 start this spring. “We have always played the tough teams ; it has helped us a lot as we go into the rest of the season, learning from them and learning from our mistakes,” said Lopez- Ona. “We w ill be sharper. It is a tough beginning to have, but we were playing top 20 teams and we fought then really well.” Contributing at both ends of t he f ield, L opez- Ona helped the Lit tle Tigers catch fire down the stretch. “We have a lot of good people on the team and I hope to have everyone involved and moving,” said Lopez-Ona. “I try to work on my defense, I feel sometimes I focus too much on my offense.” It was Lopez- Ona’s offensive production, which included 115 points on 90 goals and 25 assists in addition to solid work on the draw controls, that triggered PHS to its late run as it ended the spring with a 13-11
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FINISHING KICK: Princeton High running star Will Hare heads to the finish line in a cross country race last fall. Senior Hare ended his PHS career on a high note this spring, placing first in the 3,200 run at the Mercer County Championships, the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional and the state Group 4 meet, helping the Little Tigers to the team title in each of the meets. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
record. In the view of Doran, Lopez-Ona’s ability to remain even-keeled in the heat of battle is a key factor in her success. “They put a lot of pressure on her and she is very good at maintaining her composure,” said Doran. “She is just always a solid force for us.” Ref lec t ing on her ap proach, Lopez-Ona likes to keep things simple. “I think it is just playing hard to the end and starting off from the first whistle,” said LopezOna, who has committed to the University of Michigan, where she will play for its women’s lax program. Lopez-Ona’s hard effort and production from beginning to the end of the season earns her the nod as the top female performer. Top Newcomers abe Craven didn’t waste any time making an impact for the Hun School boys’ lacrosse team in his debut for the program. T he sophomore goalie made 11 saves as Hun edged rival Princeton Day School 10-8 in its season opener. Craven kept coming up big all spring, totaling 125 saves as the Raiders went 9-3. He
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rose to the occasion in the state Prep A title game, recording 15 stops as Hun edged Lawrenceville 9-6 to win the championship. “Gabe was a great addition to the Hun lacrosse program,” said Hun head coach MV Whitlow. “He had a great year for a sophomore goalie. He played his best game in the championship game. Some of his success can be attributed to the defensive unit and their work together; schematically, they played tough and smart to put shooters in some spots for Gabe to see some shots that he has good looks at.” In Whitlow’s view, Craven has a great future ahead of him in the cage. “Gabe has a lot of energy and drive, a great work ethic,” said Whitlow. “That combined with his success gives him a great deal of conf idence ; he’s ear ned it. He’s an excellent young goalie who will only develop and get better. He’s self aware, knows his weaknesses, and works to make them strengths.” Ben Kioko took up the javelin this spring for the Princeton High boys’ track team and the sophomore proved to be a prodigy. T he neophy te t hrower Continued on Next Page
GOAL-ORIENTED: Princeton High girls’ lacrosse star Mariana Lopez-Ona heads to goal in a game this spring. Junior midfielder Lopez-Ona tallied 115 points on 90 goals and 25 assists to help PHS rebound from a 1-5 start to win the Group 3 Central Jersey sectional title. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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burst on the scene, taking second at the Mercer County Championships with a heave of 164’1, second at the Central Jersey Group 4 sectional with a best throw of 172’9, and third in the state Group 4 meet with a 180’10 mark. He ended the spring by placing seventh in the Meet of Champions with a throw of 184’10. “This is Ben’s first year throwing javelin and I think he has PR’s every meet since April,” said PHS track boys’ and girls’ associate head coach Ben Samara, whose squad placed first in the county, sectional, and group meets. “It is just going up three or four feet every single time ,and now he is at an elite level in the javelin. To finish third in Group 4 as a firstyear thrower is something he should be really proud of. It is him realizing his own potential and really putting the work in.” For stepping in and and making key contributions in championship campaigns for their teams, Craven and Kioko are the top male newcomers. In her first two seasons with the Princeton High girls’ lacrosse program, Grace Reardon toiled in the field for the junior varsity squad. But with the void left by the graduation of star goalie Zoe Tesone, the PHS coaching staff decided to try junior Reardon, who also plays ice hockey, between the pipes this spring. “Grace was just a mentally tough player who we thought would fit this role well,” said PHS head coach Sara Doran. “She checked a lot of the boxes. She was an athlete who had experience in another sport. She had good reflexes and strong mental capabilities.” Although Reardon took her lumps in the early going as PHS started 1-5, she got stronger and stinger as the spring went on. “In looking over the course of the season, she really grew and that helped the team tremendously too,” added Doran. “We have just seen her improvement.” That improvement was on display as Reardon made a point-blank save in the waning moments of the Group 3 Central Jersey sectional final to help PHS pull out a 9-8 win over Rancocas Valley.
“For her to have the gamewinning save is very sweet because she has been working really hard,” said Doran of Reardon who had five saves in that contest and ended up with 111 stops on the season. “Grace is a very tough mental player. She doesn’t let situations get to her and that is proven by what she did at the end. A lot of goalies would be freaked out by that. She is very tough mentally and she pulled through for us there.” Reardon’s courageous play and steady improvement in moving to a new position on the way to helping PHS earn a sectional crown makes her the top female newcomer. Top Coaches aving decided to step down from his role as the head coach of the Princeton Day School boys’ lacrosse team at the end of the 2018 season, Rich D’Andrea was not looking for the easy way out in his final campaign at the helm. PDS added several highpowered foes to its schedule and moved up to the Prep A tournament after winning two straight Prep B crowns. The Panthers showed they were up to the challenge, posting wins over Lawrenceville, Springside-Chestnut Hill (Pa.), Hill School (Pa.), and Pingry along the way. “We have good core values that we hold true to and I think we have a really good sense of who we are,” said D’Andrea, in describing the mentality around the program. After the Panthers suffered an 8-4 loss to Lawrenceville in the state Prep A semis, they stayed true to their values, going on a dominant run through the Mercer County Tournament, topping Hopewell Valley 9-2 in the quarterfinals, defeating Robbinsville 14-4 in the semis, and then knocking off top-seeded Hightstown 9-3 in the title game in D’Andrea’s finale. Afterward, an emotional head coach D’Andrea reflected on a memorable PDS tenure with the raucous postgame celebration swirling around him “I have been here for five, six years and this has been really special for me to see these seniors grow into who they are,” said D’Andrea. “You look at the bottom of our shirts and it says ‘together.’ This is a really, really tight group. I have been fortunate to play and coach at a num-
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program won both track titles in the same school year for the first time ever. “It is deserving because of the hard work and the time they have put into it and the results. They won it, in my mind, on the field.” In Klepack’s views, his athletes are winners on and off the track. “It says how hard these young ladies have worked
to balance athletics and academics,” said Klepack. “We have been teaching them about how to prioritize time management, dedication, and focus.” Klepack’s dedication in helping the Stuart girls come through with a Prep B title this spring makes him the choice as the top coach of a female team. —Bill Alden
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HAPPY ENDING: Princeton Day School boys’ lacrosse head coach Rich D’Andrea patrols the sidelines in a game this year. D’Andrea, who stepped down from his post after the 2018 campaign, ended his PDS career on a high note, guiding the Panthers to their third straight Mercer County Tournament title.
ber of levels and the PDS experience has been right at the top of the list. This has been a special group and special families together; they are very, very tight.” For D’Andrea, it was special to end his time guiding the Panthers with a third straight county crown. “I think it is a great opportunity for us to come in the end of the year,” said D’Andrea, whose team posted a 10-5 record this spring. “We were really excited for the challenge and played a couple of nice games at the end here. I have loved being part of this program. I consider all of the players as family; my kids have grown up around this family.” For playing a major role in creating that family atmosphere and helping the Panthers rise to the occasion in his final campaign at the helm, D’Andrea is the pick as the top coach of a male team. Len Klepack knows that he has to exercise patience in coaching the Stuart Country Day School track team. “We don’t push points during dual meets; we try to teach them how to improve and just enjoy the sport,” said Klepack, who faces the added challenge of training his athletes at a school that doesn’t have a track on its campus. “It is not like we are WW/ P-South or Princeton, where their coaches say you have a chance to win the county, you have a chance to win a conference. This is new to them; some of them don’t completely understand scoring.” Displaying their improvement, the Tartans piled up a lot of points in the state Prep B championship meet in May, totaling 115.50, highlighted by senior star Michelle Kwafo winning the 100 meter dash, the 200, and the 100 hurdles with classmate Allison Walsh taking first in the high jump and the 4x400 relay ending the meet with a win and a school record. But despite all the stellar performances, Stuart left the track at Newark Academy that day with a bittersweet feeling as it finished in second, one point behind Villa
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Starting 2-0 in Section 3 Intermediate Tourney, Princeton Advances to Championship Round
TITLE RACE: Princeton Little League (PLL) star A.J. Surace takes a cut in Intermediate 50/70 playoff action. Last Friday, Surace contributed two hits to help Princeton rally to a 12-9 win over host Middletown in the opener of the Section 3 tournament. PLL topped Beachwood 11-9 a day later to advance to the championship round of the double-elimination competition. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
in the second inning to jump out to a 9-1 lead and then fought off a late charge to pull out an 11-9 triumph. Jonathan Tao starred with three hits and two RBIs and pitched the final three and two-thirds innings striking out six batters. Danny Harlan had three hits including a key two-out double in the top of the seventh inning to expand Princeton’s lead to 11-9. Gordon Grandbouche added three hits, two runs, and one RBI. By winning their first two games at the competition, PLL advanced to the championship round where it will play the winner of the semifinal game between Middletown and Beachwood. The final round was slated to begin on July 3 with PLL needing one win to clinch the title. If Princeton loses that contest, there will be a decisive final game on July 5. —Bill Alden
After rolling to the District 12 Intermediate 50/70 title, outscoring MillstoneRoosevelt 26 - 6 in the two-team tournament, the Pr inceton L it t le L eag ue (PLL) squad showed a flair for drama as it competed at the Section 3 tourney last weekend in Middletown. In its opening game at the double-elimination tourney last Friday, Princeton fell behind early to host Middletown, trailing 5-2 going into the sixth inning before exploding for nine runs in the sixth inning on the way to a 12-9 victory. Jonat ha n Tao le d t he charge in the comeback win with three hits, three r uns, and one R BI w ith A .J. Surace adding t wo hits. Jack Durbin scored two runs with one hit, and two RBI’s. Rohan Sheth pitched four and one third strong innings with six strikeouts. Dan Harlan earned the save, closing out the final one two-third innings to seal the win for PLL. A day later against Beachwood, PLL scored nine runs
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Robert George Gilpin Jr. Rober t ( Bob ) George Gilpin Jr., age 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in Waterbury, VT. His children Linda, Beth, and Rob were by his side. ( Please note t hat a f ull obituary can be found on https://www.facebook.com/ Robert.G.Gilpin or www.perkinsparker.com.) Bob was considered one of the 20th century’s most distinguished scholars of international relations. He was described by one colleague as having “little interest in seeking fame and fortune as an academic superstar, [ instead ] he just wanted to understand.” To many, he was Professor Gilpin— though he far preferred the title “Bob.” A third-generation Vermonter, Bob was at least as proud of his Green Mountain heritage as of his academic accomplishments. A quick-witted storyteller with a mischievous spirit, Bob could be counted on to burst into song, recite poems, or dance whenever the spirit moved him. Bob attended the University of Vermont, where he met Jean Ann Millis who would become his bride, life partner, co-author, cheerleader, social navigator, true love, and source of inspiration in all he did. A f te r g r a d u at i o n B ob served as an officer in the Navy. He continued on his academic path with masters and doctoral work at Cornell and UC-Berkeley before moving to Princeton in 1962 with Jean and their growing family. Bob joined the Princeton faculty and earned tenure just five years later. A professor of politics and the inaugural holder of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professor of International Affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School, he was the recipient of numerous fellowships including Guggenheim and Rockefeller, Several of Bob’s books are considered seminal works in the field. Jean’s inquisitive mind, editorial skills, and master’s degree in international politics made her an ideal writing partner. After Bob retired from Princeton in 1998, he and Jean moved to Greensboro, VT, where their greatest joy was in welcoming family and friends. More recently, they made their home in Shelburne, VT, where Bob continued to follow world affairs, even working on a new book on the Iraq War. While his scholarship was im mensely impor tant to him, the roles that mattered most to Bob were those of teacher, mentor, colleague, friend, father, brother, son, and most important of all, husband. Even af ter 62
Robert Parker Seass Robert Parker Seass of Naples, F L , for merly of Princeton, NJ, died peacefully June 21 after a lengthy Illness, his wife Michele at his side. Born in Chicago July 31, 1939, the son of the late Arthur Robert Seass and Helen Parker. Bob was raised in Two Rivers, WI. He attended Washington High School and Northwestern University. He graduated from University of Wisconsin and received his MBA at the University of Chicago. He served in the Air Force Reserves. His professional career started with Arthur Anderson. In 1966 he joined The Harris Bank and Trust in Chicago. In 1978 he moved to Richmond, VA, as CFO of First and Merchants National Bank. He participated in the highly successful merger with VA National Bank forming VA’s largest banking firm – Sovran Financial Corporation. In 1985 he returned to Chicago as CFO of Dean Witter Financial Services of Sears Roebuck for the startup of the Discover Card. Shortly afterwards he was asked to move to NYC and became corporate controller of Dean Witter Discover. The eventual merger of Dean Witter Discover and Morgan Stanley presented his last professional challenge before retiring to Naples only to be met with the challenge of golf. Bob was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity, the American Institute of CPAs, Financial Executives Institute, Sons of the Revolution, the Commonwealth Club, and Greater Naples Leadership. He was a past member
of the Chicago Yacht Club and the Rappahannock River Yacht Club. Bob appreciated fine food, wine, and travel, especially to Paris with Michele. Living close to NYC allowed him to explore the multitude of New York bistros. This hobby resulted in the moniker of “Bistro Bob” and the 1999 publication of Best Bistros and Brasseries of New York, a joint effort of his fellow office gourmands. In 2002 he published Favorite Paris Bistros, his guide to enjoying Paris, for he thought the real heart and soul of Paris could be found in their bistros. Bob was a kind and gentle man with a great sense of humor who loved being with his family and friends. Some of his favorite family moments were spent sailing on Lake Michigan or the Chesapeake Bay and skiing in Europe and out West. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 43 years, Michele Johnson ; s teps on, J. Chr is topher Schoen ( Melissa); grandchildren, Jessica, Jack, and Nathaniel Schoen; a niece, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his beloved daughters, Amy Kathryn and Jennifer Parker; his stepson, Andrew Schoen; and his sister, Jane Langert. A memorial service will be held in Naples Saturday, August 4, 11 a.m. at Trinity by the Cove Episcopal Church. Contributions in his memory may be made to: the Parkinson’s Association of SW FL, 5926 Premier Way #114 Naples, FL 34109 o r Av o w H o s p i c e ,10 95 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105.
Todd Tieger Todd Tieger of Pr inceton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 10, 1949 to Jerome and Dorris Tieger. He was always an excellent student, and skilled athlete, participating on his high school gymnastics team. Todd attended Abington Junior and S enior High Schools. He was an honor roll student his entire time there. He went on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Physics from Lehigh University, followed by his PhD in experimental psychology from Stanford University. He began his professional career at Bell Laboratories, later moving on to senior roles with Morgan Stanley and Deloitte. Todd spent his spare time studying Taijiquan for over 40 years. Under the tutelage of master Alex Dong, he became a respected senior instructor. He taught two heavily attended Taijiquan courses at the West Windsor
Plainsboro Library, which he offered free of charge. During his days at Lehigh, Todd became heavily involved in the student activist movement, a passion he would carry with him to his involvement as a founding member of the Robeson Group and Princeton School Board where he served as Chair of the Affirmative Action Committee. Todd is survived by his w ife Dierdre, sons Eron Bucciarelli-Tieger and Robin Bucciarelli-Tieger, and loving grandchildren Bayla Bucciarelli and Pierson Tieger. He is predeceased by his mother and father, as well as his brother Mark Tieger and sister Kim Tieger. Beyond all his pursuits, family was the most important thing to Todd. He was a devoted father, husband, g randfat her, u ncle, and friend to everyone. He will be dearly missed. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 8 from 1-5 p.m. at his home.
Arthur J. Conley Arthur J. Conley, 94, of Princeton died peacefully on June 24, 2018. The cause of death was from intestinal complications. He was a longtime resident of New Jersey, first in Chatham, then Madison, and finally for 29 ¾ years in Princeton. He was born in Oconto, WI, the son of Walter and Marie Levasseur. He was raised in Green Bay, WI by his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Hattie Levasseur, who ran a small neighborhood grocery store. At age 12 he joined his stepfather, Robert H. Conley, and mother in Chicago, IL. He attended Northwestern Universit y where he was a member of the Naval R.O.T.C. In 1944 upon the completion of his junior year, at the age of 20, he was commissioned an ensign and assigned to the USS Anacapa AG49, a cargo ship operating in World War II in the Central Pacific and Aleutian Islands. He remained on board for two years, serving as navigator. At the end of the war he returned to Northwestern where he completed his academic work under the GI Bill. He graduated in 1947 with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. In the same year he married Patricia Thompson. While on their honeymoon he was interviewed by the Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., now 3M. He was offered and accepted a job at their Akron, Ohio plant. After three years in Akron he moved to New Jersey to take up a position with the Keuffel and Esser Co., the makers of the famous slide rules and surveying instruments. He remained with K&E for 17 years. At age 42 he applied for
and was awarded a Ford Foundation Fellowship at Columbia Universit y’s Teachers College where he earned a Master’s Degree. He then began a 22 year career teaching secondary school mathematics and physics, first at the Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton and then at the Kent Place School in Summit. In 1979, after the death of his wife in 1977, he married Louise Connolly who was then Director of Guidance at Kent Place School, and upon his retirement he moved to Princeton. He was an avid reader, a rabid Green Bay Packers fan, a consummate Anglophile, and enthusiastic photographer, a hobby that kept him occupied up to his death. He left behind thousands of digitized photos which he had scanned from his large collection of negatives and slides along with 24 hours of 8mm and 16mm movie film which he had edited and transferred to DVD discs. The bulk of this collection chronicled the activities of his children as they grew. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Louise M. Conley, along with all 11 of his children from his first marriage: Michael of Manchester, ME; A n ne of Pr inceton, NJ ; Elisabeth of New York City; William of Lewisburg, PA; Sarah of Sinking Spring, PA; Robert of Madison, NJ; Patricia of Milford, OH; Eileen of Bromeswell, Suffolk, England; Mary Kathleen of Tucson, AZ; A.J. of New Canaan, CT, and Stephen of Belmont, MA, also two stepchildren: Richard Connolly of Scottsdale, AZ and Diane Connolly of Boulder, CO. In addition, there are 30 grandchildren, one step grandchild and nine great grandchildren. There will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 would be appreciated.
Lowell Francis Curran, Jr. Lowell Francis Curran, Jr., passed away on July 1, 2018 in his Princeton home of 45 years. He went peacefully on Sunday morning two days after his 88th birthday, surrounded by the love and support of his family throughout his final days. He was born June 29, 1930 in New York City to the late Lowell Francis and Emily Lowry Curran and lived his formative years in Jersey City, NJ. He was a proud graduate of St. Benedicts Preparatory School, The College of The Holy Cross, and Columbia Law School. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, serving as a navigator on numerous
vessels during the Korean War. He had a private law practice in Princeton for more than 50 years, was the president of the NJ Association of Trial Lawyers, and served as a Public Defender in Princeton. A lover of history and law, he was known for his ability to engage and speak at length on a wide range of subjects. A devout Catholic and product of a Jesuit education, he was a weekly presence at St. Paul Church for more than 50 years. He also raised a mixed religion family at home and regularly led the family Passover Seder. He loved skiing and was a reg u lar sight r u n ning and later walking his route through the neighborhood every morning. Due to his extremely rare blood type, AB negative, he was a commit ted, consistent blood donor. Frank was a scout, ann o u n c e r, a n d h o n or a r y coach for the Pr inceton High School wrestling team. A devoted husband and father, nothing made him prouder than the lives and accomplishments of his three boys and their loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara; son and daughter-in-law James and Kristine Perle; son and daughter-in-law Rob Perle and Anjali Shah; three grandchildren Jaya, Dhiren, and Nir van ; and son Matthew Curran. Donations in his honor may be made to The College of the Holy Cross. Attn: Office of Advancement, “In Memory of, Lowell F Curran Jr. ‘52.” 1 College St., Wooster, MA, 01610 (508) 793-2423). A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 6, at 10:45 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, followed by a burial at the church cemetery. Fu n e r a l a r r a n g e m e nt s are being made by Kimble Funeral Home (609) 9240018).
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years of marriage, Bob still marveled that he had won the hand of Jean Millis, and was devastated by her death last October. Bob is survived by his children Linda, Beth, and Rob Gilpin and their partners Rick Blake, Mark Powell, and Jan Gilpin, as well as grandchildren Jamie Benson, Hazen and Riley Powell, Everett, Jeremy, and Toby Gilpin, and Chase and Chelsea Benson (now Laukaitis). Bob was predeceased by his beloved sister Barbara Schell, but maintained loving relationships with nieces and nephews near and far. Combined ser v ices for Jean and Bob will be held in Vermont later this summer and in Princeton, NJ this fall. To read the full obituary or leave condolences, please visit w w w.facebook.com / Robert.G.Gilpin or w w w. perkinsparker.com. Condolences can also be sent c/o Beth Gilpin, 480 Black Bear Hollow, Waterbury, VT 05676. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the University of Vermont General Scholarship Fund.
Lucy Wilson Sly Lucy Wilson Sly, 87, of Forked River, NJ died peacefully with her family by her side on July 1, 2018. Lucy was born in Charlottesville, West Virginia. She had a well-lived and well-traveled life. She loved her jobs as a teacher and a counselor. She touched many lives with her compassion and knowledge. Lucy is predeceased by her husband, John A. Wilson (2004) and her son, John F. Wilson (2016). She is survived by her daughters, Melissa and Abigail; her most treasured grandsons, Michael and Nathan Kuncevich; and her beloved son-from-another-mother, David Kuncevich. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Habitat for Humanity, www.habitat.org or at Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498. Cremation was private. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www. laytons.net.
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MACK’S WINDOW CLEANING: Windows & storm windows. Inside & out. $9 each window. Fully insured. All work guaranteed. Call (609) 9241404 or (609) 393-2122.
ELDER CARE AVAILABLE: Compassionate caregiver with over 30 years experience. Own transportation, references available. (609) 883-0296.
speaking, with own bi-weekly available. 05-30-9t
For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188.
HOUSECLEANING/ HOUSEKEEPING: Professional cleaning service. Experienced, references, honest & responsible. Reasonable price. Call Ursula (609) 635-7054 for free estimate.
TK PAINTING:
10 minutes north of Princeton, in the small village of Blawenburg, Skillman, $2,090 discounted monthly rent: http://princetonrentals. homestead.com or (609) 333-6932.
PAINTING BY PAUL LLC: Interior, exterior. Wallpaper removal, light carpentry, power washing, deck staining, renovation of kitchen cabinets. Free estimates. Fully insured. Local references. Cell (609) 468-2433. Email paulkowalski00@gmail.com 06-20-8t
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with Princeton address. 3 BR, LR/DR w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, garage, laundry, hardwood floors. Includes lawn & snow maintenance. Move-in ready. No pets, smoke free, $2,400. (609) 731-6904.
OFFICES WITH PARKING Ready for move-in. Renovated and refreshed. 1, 3 and 6 room suites. Historic Nassau Street Building. (609) 213-5029.
Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@live. com
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HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com
Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 07-04-19 BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 12-31-18
It shouldn’t be news to people that lightning can and does strike, damage, and destroy trees. Many of us have probably seen some of the physical damage caused by lightning, including broken limbs, split-open trunks, stripped bark, and even trees literally blown apart. The danger is not alone to the tree. Persons or animals seeking shelter, as well as homes and buildings under or near a large tree, are always in danger. However, most people are not aware that trees can be protected from lightning until after they have been damaged or destroyed. Trees are attractive lightning targets because they provide a better conducting path than air. Lightning protection systems work by neutralizing opposing cloud and ground charges well above the tree, so that it is never struck, thus, protecting your home and family as well. Several factors, too numerous for this column space to accommodate, go into assessing the potential risk of an individual tree being struck. With the prevalence of summer storms, the risk of lightning strikes increases significantly. Call WOODWINDS (609) 924-3500 or email treecare@woodwinds.biz for a Lightning Risk Assessment. “Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now!”
HOUSE CLEANING: By an experienced Polish lady. Call Barbara (609) 273-4226. Weekly or biweekly. Honest & reliable. References available.
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STOCKTON REAL ESTATE… A Princeton Tradition Experience ✦ Honesty ✦ Integrity 32 Chambers Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 (800) 763-1416 ✦ (609) 924-1416
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RESIDENTIAL & OFFICE RENTALS: Princeton Office – $1,600/mo. 2nd floor with PARKING. Available now. Princeton Office – $2,200/mo. 5-rooms with powder room. Front-toback on 1st floor. Available now. Princeton Studio– $1,500/mo. 1 bath, full kitchen, heat, hot water, 1 parking space included in rent. Available 9/8/18. Princeton Apt. – $1,700/mo. 1 BR, 1 bath, LR, dining area, kitchen. Available now. Princeton Apt. – $1,700/mo. 2nd floor apt. 1 BR, 1 bath, LR, eat-in kitchen. Princeton Apt. – $1,700/mo. 2nd floor apt. 1 BR, 1 bath, LR with enclosed porch. Off-street parking. Available 7/15/18. Princeton Apt. – $1,700/mo. 1 BR apt. 1 bath, includes 1 parking space. Available 9/7/18. Princeton Address-$2,650/mo. Montgomery Twp. Blue Ribbon Schools. 3 BR, 2.5 bath townhouse. Fully furnished. Princeton – $3,900/mo. Contemporary Ranch, 3 BR, 2 baths. Available 8/1/18.
We have customers waiting for houses!
HOUSE FOR RENT: with Princeton address. 3 BR, LR/DR w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, garage, laundry, hardwood floors. Includes lawn & snow maintenance. Move-in ready. No pets, smoke free, $2,400. (609) 731-6904. 06-27-3t MACK’S WINDOW CLEANING: Windows & storm windows. Inside & out. $9 each window. Fully insured. All work guaranteed. Call (609) 9241404 or (609) 393-2122. 06-27-3t ELDER CARE AVAILABLE: Compassionate caregiver with over 30 years experience. Own transportation, references available. (609) 883-0296. 06-27-4t HOUSECLEANING/ HOUSEKEEPING: Professional cleaning service. Experienced, references, honest & responsible. Reasonable price. Call Ursula (609) 635-7054 for free estimate.
Happy Fourth of July- from a 10th Generation
July 2, 1776 Richard Stockton bravely signed the Declaration of Independence. We are proud to stand behind the flag of the United States of America and all that it represents. We wish you a safe and happy holiday.
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STOCKTON MEANS FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE. We list, We sell, We manage. If you have a house to sell or rent we are ready to service you! Call us for any of your real estate needs and check out our website at:
OFFICES WITH PARKING Ready for move-in. Renovated and refreshed. 1, 3 and 6 room suites. Historic Nassau Street Building. (609) 213-5029.
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http://www.stockton-realtor.com See our display ads for our available houses for sale.
32 Chambers Street Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 924-1416 Martha F. Stockton, Broker-Owner
123 123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, updated 4Hopewell bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated $300,000 throughout. throughout. Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath Ranch Style Home located in Desirable Hopewell Township featuring meticulously kept hardwood throughout. throughout.
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Put an ad in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! (609) 924-2200 ext 10 tf HOME, OFFICE, SCHOOL & BABYSITTING ASSISTANT AVAILABLE: M.A. Graduate Degree holder entirely available for long-term and/or shorter term assistance, babysitting & office & academic support (ages 5 & older) in Princeton & the surrounding areas. Extensive experience with family & home, office organization & drives own 5-star safety rating car for errands & own transportation. Resume & references available. Please call Annie: (609) 414-2835. 05-30-6t HANDYMAN: General duties at your service! High skill levels in indoor/outdoor painting, sheet rock, deck work, power washing & general on the spot fix up. Carpentry, tile installation, moulding, etc. EPA certified. T/A “Elegant Remodeling”, www.elegantdesignhandyman.com Text or call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf
123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. NEW PRICE Hopewell $774,000 throughout.
123 MAIN STREET, PENNINGTON OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 7/7 1–4 PM 123 MAIN STREET, PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. NEW LISTING Robbinsville $614,900 throughout.
123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. NEW LISTING Lawrenceville $408,000 throughout.
123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 4 bedrooms, bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. South Brunswick Twp $399,900 throughout.
Bedrooms, 5 Baths in the High609-555-0000 Point development at $870,000 $870,000 Hopewell. Enjoy the views from the 609-555-0000 2nd fl 36x10 balcony. See
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, Lawrenceville $589,999 4 bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Expanded Alexander Model in the desirable Lawrenceville throughout. Green. New bath rooms, hardwood floors, freshly painted and a great backyard! See it today!
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This Toll Brothers’ Dorchester model features 5 BRS and classic farm house style home is sure to please.
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 7/8 1–4 PM 123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, $645,000 4Hopewell bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Photos do not do justice to this unique 3766 sq ft stone front throughout. ranch with large must-see 2-story addition. 5 BR, 4 full baths. Top notch Hopewell Schools. Convenient commute to NYC/
$870,000 Phili. $870,000
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CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf PROFESSIONAL BABYSITTER Available for after school babysitting in Pennington, Lawrenceville, and Princeton areas. Please text or call (609) 216-5000 tf
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OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, 7/15 1–3 PM 123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, $505,000 4Hopewell bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial, updated updated throughout. Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in Wellington Manor. Features throughout. include living room and formal dining room. A spacious great
$870,000 609-555-0000 next to the great room has a breakfast room and counter for $870,000 609-555-0000
room with gas fireplace with Rosewood mantle. The kitchen, eating areas. There is also an office/study that can be used as a third bedroom. Three season Florida sun-room.
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LOLIO’S WINDOW WASHING & POWER WASHING: Free estimate. Next day service. Fully insured. Gutter cleaning available. References available upon request. 30 years experience. (609) 271-8860. tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf
This beautiful home boasts gleaming, refinished HDW
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123 123 MAIN MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, updated 4Titusville bedrooms, 2.5 2.5 baths, baths, colonial, colonial,$3,488,000 updated throughout. 8-bedroom, 6.5-bath converted 1790’s Dutch barn with throughout. every imaginable amenity. A historic backdrop, a convenient location, the ultimate in privacy with sweeping views of an
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123 MAIN STREET, PENNINGTON EwingMAIN STREET, PENNINGTON $315,000 123 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a move in ready 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated remodeled home, at a new price!Come and unpack your throughout. throughout. bags at this Newly Renovated Spacious Split-Level Colonial
123 MAIN Hopewell $319,900 123 MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Seasons at Brandon Farms is acolonial, very popularupdated 55+ active 4Four bedrooms, 2.5exterior, baths, colonial, updated community with vinyl manicured lawn with lovely throughout. throughout. landscaping, outstanding rear lot with patio and retractable
123 MAIN Lawrence $459,000 123 MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, 2.5 colonial, updated updated andbaths, modernized by the current owners, 4Thoughtfully bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated this four-bed, two-bath home boasts a Princeton mailing throughout. throughout. address (with Lawrence Township taxes!) A versatile floor plan,
123 MAIN Hopewell $869,000 123 MAIN STREET, STREET, PENNINGTON PENNINGTON 4 bedrooms, baths, colonial, updated bedroom, 3 and2.5 ½ bathroom traditional Normandy style 44home bedrooms, 2.5 baths, colonial, updated located in Presidential Hill within Hopewell Township. throughout. throughout. MLS #7174875 609-737-1500
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HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 873-3168. 05-30-9t
4/5 BEDROOM RUSTIC COUNTRY HOME: 10 minutes north of Princeton, in the small village of Blawenburg, Skillman, $2,090 discounted monthly rent: http://princetonrentals. homestead.com or (609) 333-6932. 06-27-6t
ROSA’S CLEANING SERVICE LLC: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 25 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188. 07-04-4t
PAINTING BY PAUL LLC: Interior, exterior. Wallpaper removal, light carpentry, power washing, deck staining, renovation of kitchen cabinets. Free estimates. Fully insured. Local references. Cell (609) 468-2433. Email paulkowalski00@gmail.com 06-20-8t
CONTRERAS PAINTING: Interior, exterior, wallpaper removal, deck staining. 16 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates. Call (609) 954-4836; ronythepainter@ live.com 07-04-4t
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in beautiful historic building. Princeton address. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette and receptionist included. Collegial atmosphere. Contact Liz: (609) 5140514; ez@zuckfish.com 05-23-12t
TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS GETS TOP RESULTS! Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas, so your ad is sure to be read. Call (609) 924-2200 ext. 10 for more details.
MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TODAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-19-18
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AWARD WINNING SLIPCOVERS
JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON
Custom fitted.
Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs
Pillows, cushions, table linens,
Commercial/Residential
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Over 30 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations
Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654
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Shown by Appointment Only Sat. & Sun. 1-4PM
Princeton Western section*First Time on the market* 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath* One Acre wooded Lot on a cul de sac street* 1st Floor Hardwood Flrs* Gas Fireplace bet Living & TV Room* Butterfly Staircase * Two story Breakfast Room with Wood burning Fireplace*Bedroom on the main floor with full bath* call 609-683-0246 or email princetonrealtor247@gmail.com for appointment. $1,565,000 Ratna Agharkar, Assoc Broker Realty Mark Central Office: 609-716-8400 x379 Direct: 609-683-0246
SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 05-16/08-01
Interior, exterior. Power-washing, wallpaper removal, plaster repair, Venetian plaster, deck staining. Renovation of kitchen cabinets. Front door and window refinishing. Excellent references. Free estimates. Call (609) 947-3917 04-04/09-26 I BUY ALL KINDS of Old or Pretty Things: China, glass, silver, pottery, costume jewelry, evening bags, fancy linens, paintings, small furniture, etc. Local woman buyer. (609) 9217469. 08-23-18
(908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. 20 years experience. Call (609) 305-7822. 08-02-18 WHAT’S A GREAT GIFT FOR A FORMER PRINCETONIAN? A Gift Subscription! We have prices for 1 or 2 years -call (609)924-2200x10 to get more info! tf
American Furniture Exchange
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Belle Mead Garage
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WE BUY CARS
BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 12-31-18
I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 12-31-18 HOME REPAIR SPECIALIST: Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130
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On a tree-lined street in Lawrence Township, this charming house would be a great place to celebrate the 4th of July or any other holiday. The enclosed front porch leads to a sunny living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and half bath. Upstairs 3 bedrooms and full bath. In addition there is a finished third floor which can be used as an office or playroom. A pleasing house offered at a very pleasing price. $255,000
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PRINCETON $2,199,000 Built in 1874, this stunning home’s features include two formal living spaces, both with fireplaces. The kitchen and breakfast area has been renovated. The family room accesses the brick terrace. There are two renovated bathrooms on the second floor. All four bedrooms have hardwood floors. A stairway leads to the third floor with four separate rooms and a bath. Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)
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FRANKLIN TWP. $639,900 Upgraded Emerald Model in Princeton Highlands. Features 4BRs/3BAs with 1st-floor full bath & 1st-floor den. Includes wood floors & beautifully upgraded kitchen with an expanded breakfast room. Mary Saba 732-239-4641 (cell)
PRINCETON $798,000 Delightful 3BR/1.5BA home in the heart of Princeton with natural light, hardwood floors, built-ins & charming front porch. Yard is a peaceful oasis, with mature plantings, perennials & flagstone patio out back. Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)
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PRINCETON $780,000 Bi-level on gorgeous Littlebrook property ready for the next owner to update. Open living/dining room combination with hardwood floors and custom built-in bookcases. Kitchen overlooks back yard. Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)
PRINCETON $699,000 Great opportunity to live in the heart of town! A 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home next to a public park. 2-story great room with fireplace and huge windows. Hardwood floors and a practical kitchen are some highlights. Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)
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Princeton | 5 / 5.5 | $1,595,000 or Rental $8,600/Mo | 145 Ridgeview Circle
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Lawrence Twp | $1,085,000 84 Carson Road - Farmhouse & Barn/Studio
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Montgomery Twp | 5 / 4.5 | $1,080,000 25 Woodland Drive
Montgomery Twp | 5 / 3+ | $875,000 5 Catbriar Court
West Windsor Twp | 5 / 3+ | $789,900 2 Eastern Drive
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Hopewell Twp | 3 / 2 | $699,000 57 W Shore Drive
Lawrence Twp | 4/2.5 | $494,000 26 Melvina Drive
Montgomery Twp | 2 / 2.5 | $375,000 6 Scarlet Oak Drive
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