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Community Action Plan To Keep Princeton AgeFriendly . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Update on Bear Sightings in Area . . . . . . . . . . 10 Singing the Brexit Blues in Happy Valley . . . . . 11 Chamber Concerts Series Brings Prima Trio to Princeton . . . . . . . . . . 12 God of Carnage,Yasmina Reza’s Black Comedy, Is at Princeton Summer Theater . . . . . . . . . . 13 Bragg Plans to Soar on Professional Level . . . 23 West Rolls to 31-6 Victory in Sunshine Football . . 26
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The Supreme Court’s June 23 decision on affirmative action, re-emphasizing “the educational benefits that flow from student body diversity” at colleges and universities and allowing race as a factor in admissions criteria, has provided welcome support for Princeton University’s efforts to promote inclusion, diversity, and equity on campus. Citing Supreme Court rulings back to the 1978 Bakke decision, Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber stated, “The Court has consistently recognized that the judicious use of race as one factor among many admission criteria can play an important role in universities’ efforts to enroll talented students from all backgrounds, promote intercultural understanding, eliminate stereotypes, and cultivate leaders for our multiracial society.” Emphasizing the University’s policies in the area of diversity, Mr. Eisgruber continued, “The goal of creating a diverse, inclusive, and equal society is fundamentally important to Princeton University, this country, and the world. I am confident that Princeton’s holistic admission policies have enhanced this University’s contribution to that mission.” Mr. Eisgruber went on to explain the importance of such Supreme Court rulings to universities’ efforts to “break down barriers that would otherwise stand in the way of equal opportunity. They have allowed us to attract and enroll talented students who have made vital contributions to our classrooms and campuses, and who have used their educations to benefit our society and the world.” In a statement issued on the day of the Supreme Court ruling, Mr. Eisgruber applauded Justice Kennedy’s affirmation of the deference due to universities “in defining those intangible characteristics, like student body diversity, that are essential to its identity and educational mission.” Continuing to quote Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Eisgruber stated, “It remains an enduring challenge to our Nation’s education system to reconcile the pursuit of diversity with the constitutional promise of equal treatment and dignity.” Mr. Eisgruber noted his appreciation of both the deference accorded to universities by the Supreme Court ruling and “the responsibility that accompanies its exercise.” Continued on Page 8
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Governor Chris Christie’s proposal to overhaul New Jersey’s school funding system has set off a firestorm of controversy among lawmakers, educators, and others, both locally and across the state. In a speech at Hillsborough High School two weeks ago, Mr. Christie presented his “Fairness Formula” education plan, which would give every school district the same amount of state aid per student. That plan would see some districts, including Princeton, receiving significantly more state funding and a lowering of property taxes, while aid to many urban districts with the highest percentage of low-income residents would be significantly reduced. Proposing an amendment to the state constitution to implement his funding plan, Mr. Christie criticized the failure of urban education, with low graduation rates despite high spending per pupil. Princeton School Board President Andrea Spalla, speaking only for herself, stated that the school board “has not yet had a chance to review the proposal and collectively decide whether to develop a board position on it,” but noted that it
struck her as “cynical and hollow that a governor who has failed to follow the existing state law regarding school funding, thus de-funding schools in the state by hundreds of millions of dollars during his time in office, as well as underfunding our public school employee’s pension fund, is now complaining about the ‘unfairness’ of school funding.” Ms. Spalla continued to warn that even though this proposal might look like a windfall for suburban communities, “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”
School board member Dafna Kendal, also responding as an individual, shared Ms. Spalla’s skepticism about the proposal. “While I am in favor of property tax relief,” she said, “I don’t think taking funding away from students in urban districts is the way to do it.” She characterized Mr. Christie’s proposal as “extremely unfair,” and questioned, “If the Governor’s reasoning for changing the funding formula is that money isn’t achieving the desired results in the Abbott districts, what will taking Continued on Page 7
Programs Preserving Graves’s Legacy To Reach Out to Local Community Once Kean University’s School of Public Architecture settles into the former residence and studio of the late architect Michael Graves, plans are for the intimate salons Mr. Graves often held inside the iconic building known as The Warehouse to be revived. And these programs, with key leaders of the architectural profession, won’t be limited to Kean students. “Some of these will be by invitation,
some by request,” said David Mohney, the Dean of the University’s Michael Graves College. “We have to develop a full program and gauge interest. Some will be geared toward neighbors and residents of Princeton. The important thing is that our board was strongly supportive of reaching out to the Princeton community.” Mr. Graves, who died March 12, 2015, Continued on Page 4
“INVOLVED WITH BEN”: Ben Franklin was there to “meet and greet” the public at Morven Museum & Garden’s July 4 Jubilee Monday . These youngsters are living proof of his words of wisdom about involvement: “Tell me and I forget . Teach me and I remember . Involve me and I learn .” (Photo by Emily Reeves)
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left The Warehouse and two adjacent buildings to Princeton University in his will. But the school, where he taught for 39 years, opted to reject the offer. Kean University, which is in Union, had forged a strong relationship with Mr. Graves, opening a school of architecture and design in his name. The school was next on the list of possibilities, and an offer was made. Kean University will purchase the property on Patton Avenue for $20 and use it for educational purposes. “It was a complete and great surprise,” Mr. Mohney said of the offer. “The program here was developed under Michael’s leadership, so to have continuity with The Warehouse is important and it supports our pedagogical approach.” Kean architecture students travel regularly to significant architectural sites. “They go all over New York, and to places like Hancock Shaker Village in Massachusetts, so this is just part of what we do,” Mr. Mohney said of the classes and programs to be held in Princeton. “Every week, our students go out and spend the day looking at great works of architecture. Now, to have access to the residence of one of America’s great architects is amazing and it fits in with that pedagogy.” The Warehouse was Mr. Graves’s “personal haven,” said Linda Kinsey, a longtime principal with Michael Graves Art and Design on Nassau Street. “It was his personal laboratory. He spent decades improving it. And all the years he taught at Princeton and post-Princeton, it was a place where students gathered.” Built by Italian stonemasons nearly a century ago, The Warehouse is of Tuscan farmhouse vernacular, “which is what Michael loved about it,” Ms. Kinsey said. “At least one if not more of the annual gatherings for his classes at Princeton when he was teaching were held there. The idea that it would be used for educational purposes was his dream. That’s why he hoped Princeton University would have it, since he had such a close relationship. It would have been the natural choice to take it and use it.” In rejecting the offer, the University issued a statement saying, “We were grateful to be able to consider the possibility of accepting Michael Graves’s properties, but con-
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cluded that we could not meet the terms and conditions associated with the gift.” “I think he would have been disappointed,” Ms. Kinsey said of the decision. “But he would have seen the elegance in this solution. It would make sense to him. Kean will do a good job of programming. Michael worked with a very select group of academic architectural scholars to create a curriculum. That will guide what’s going to happen inside that house, for several more decades.” The property includes two houses on Patton Avenue, one of which will be the residence of Mr. Graves’s longtime caregiver as long as she lives. The other will be used “for a variety of functions,” Mr. Mohney said. “I could see graduate students acting as docents, or maybe offices
for faculty.” Nothing will be changed or torn down in The Warehouse, he added. The properties were appraised for a total value of nearly $3.2 million. Terms of the sale still need to be worked out with lawyers. “We don’t know yet when it will begin,” Mr. Mohney said. Ms. Kinsey said she is confident that Kean University will be sensitive to the fact that the property is located in a residential neighborhood. “There are some hurdles to cross in terms of making it operate the way Michael envisioned,” she said. “But everybody has great intentions. This is a house designed, furnished, and lovingly renovated by one of the world’s greatest architects. The fact that it’s going to be preserved is huge.” —Anne Levin
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“I was in awe,” he said last week. “It was one thing to see the grounds and the size of the buildings. But when I went into the abbey, I immediately was reminded of Westminster Abbey. I just couldn’t get over it.” T hat was s even ye ars ago, when the campus was clearly in transition. Having served as a high school, a college, and a cemetery on the grounds over the past century, it was briefly and recently home to the American Boychoir School and the Wilberforce School. Current occupants are the FrenchAmerican School and the Laurel School. The site was under-utilized and expensive to maintain. A development company was engaged to help decide what to do. “They had a lot of things on the table, from schools to tearing dow n buildings,” Mr. Stoecklein said. “But they had one serious concern: Who’s going to care for that little priest cemetery?” E nter Mr. Stoeck lein’s company, CMS Mid-Atlantic. A new plan was approved to make the property a cemetery and final resting place open to the general public. Princeton Abbey and Cemetery, as it is now called, will have space for more than 25,000 spots — cremation niches, graves, crypts, and a garden offered free for veterans whose ashes are unclaimed in funeral homes. There will be traditional graves, and space for ashes in the walls and floor of the chapel. Crypts will be above ground and underground. The whole operation will continue under Vincentian
ownership, controlled by a new nonprofit organization formed by the Vincentians and Mr. Stoecklein. There are also plans for receptions, performances, concerts, memorial services, and other special events outside on the grounds and inside the chapel. “We want musical groups to come in and practice there. The acoustics in the chapel are unbelievable,” Mr. Stoecklein said. “We had some musicians there this past weekend and they said there is nothing like it in Princeton. It seats about 350 people — no microphone needed.” The chapel’s stained glass windows were designed by
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Nicola D’Ascenzo, famous for his work in Princeton University’s chapel, multiple windows in the Washington National Cathedral, windows in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, and Riverside Church in New York City. Among his most iconic works is the “Nipper” window in one of the old RCAVictor buildings in Camden, now refurbished as a luxury apartment building. The goal is to have the Abbey open daily, and staffed. Currently, it is open by appointment. The Abbey is now a “designated, certificated cemetery,” Mr. Stoecklein said. Seventy-five of the acres on the site are now leased to the schools, while 12 are for the cemetery. Mr. Stoecklein sees the opportunities for different types of cremation niches as a major draw. The practice is rising in New York and New Jersey. “It was three percent when I started 50 years ago,” he said. “Today, in New Jersey, it’s 38 percent. It is the oldest method of disposition in the world. And it’s growing. Our company has always embraced the idea.” Some 450 people visited the campus at an open house held the weekend of June 25. Princeton Pro Musica was among the performers. Some of the glassfronted niches in the Abbey’s inner chamber have been constructed, and more are on the way. The building has been cleaned and refurbised. Wi-fi is coming. “We think this is going to serve a wider area than just Princeton and Plainsboro,” Mr. Stoecklein said. “People travel long distances to a well-managed cemetery, where they might choose a funeral home around the corner.” —Anne Levin
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Sandi: “A day of great celebration.” Miranda: “Watermelons, swimming pools, fireworks, veggie burgers, fresh New Jersey corn, and family.” —(from left) Sandi Tatnall, Princeton, with son Tom Thompson and family visiting from NYC, Miranda Field, Finn Field-Thompson, and Will Field-Thompson
Michele: “The signing of the Declaration of Independence, our country’s freedom, that we’re free as Americans. I’m very proud and happy to be an American.” Nicholas: “I celebrate the birthday of America” —Michele Firestone-Johns and son Nicholas Johns, Lawrenceville
“My family is Polish American and I think what’s interesting is that General Kosciusko was in this area during the Revolutionary War. It means the pollination of ideas to other places from those that came and assisted in the Revolution. In a contemporary sense, I hope that the rights and liberties that we have will inspire others.” —Kathleen Gupta, interim executive director at Morven
Princeton Resident Charged With Sexual Assault
On June 29, shortly after midnight, police were called to the 200 block of Birch Avenue to investigate the report of an intruder. The 9-1-1 caller, a 28-year-old female Princeton resident, reported being awakened by the intruder, who was sexually assaulting her. The victim was able to exit the house and call 9-1-1. The intruder was apprehended by responding officers outside the victim’s house. Further investigation revealed that the accused was in possession of several articles of clothing belonging to the victim. At this time it is believed that he gained access to the home through an unlocked door. Pe dro A r ias - S a nt iago, 26, was charged with the following criminal offenses: Aggravated Sexual Assault, Burglary, Theft. Bail was set at $200,000 with no 10 percent option. AriasSantiago was taken to the Mercer County Correctional Center.
“Independence Day — I get goose bumps because it’s how all this started, all this that’s around us. However absolutely and incredibly screwed up as the U.S. is in our politics and the election, it’s so wonderful compared to so many other places. It officially started July 4,1776, and it’s hard to put into words except as a goose-bumpy feeling rather than an intellectual paragraph.” —Kim Gallagher, West Windsor
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Intersection of Jefferson and Mount Lucas Should at Minimum Be a Four-Way Stop
To the Editor: On Sunday afternoon we again heard the noise of horns and brakes at the intersection of Jefferson and Mount Lucas Streets but this time with the additional sound of crashing vehicles. Many vehicles travelling up Mount Lucas do not stop at the intersection nor apparently look to see cars rounding the curve on Jefferson from Route 206. May I suggest the town consider as a minimum making the intersection a four-way stop? A further improvement would be the flashing lights which have been appearing on Washington, or perhaps even a full traffic light. Now that Mount Lucas is so beautifully completed, speed humps would also help slow the flow and make the corner safer for everyone. STEphEN BIShOp Mount Lucas Road
A “Moment of Truth” for an Assemblyman: The Unequal Distribution of Aid to Schools
To the Editor: Constantly rising school taxes are a problem across Somerset County and the entire state. Surprisingly, though, few people know much about the biggest factor driving those taxes up – our states’ deeply flawed school aid funding formula. Under the current system, the state spends $9.1 billion each year on aid to K-12 schools, with $5.1 billion of it going to just 31 mostly urban school districts (formerly designated as Abbott districts), while the remaining $4 billion is split between the remaining 546 districts, including Montgomery. Yes, you read that correctly. Under the current system, 5 percent of districts get 58 percent of the aid. To put that in even starker terms, towns like Asbury park receive $28,884.76 per pupil in state aid, while Montgomery students receive just $857.81. During his campaign last year, newly-elected State Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker ran on a campaign where he pledged to address problems based on facts and evidence, and then offer solutions. If this ridiculously unequal distribution of aid isn’t bad enough, taxpayers have spent $97 billion over 30 years on just these 31 districts and no consistent educational improvements have been achieved. Based on the evidence, isn’t it time to try something different? That’s why I am curious to hear Assemblyman Zwicker’s thoughts on a new proposal in Trenton that would see each student in the state receive the same amount in per pupil state aid. Under that new proposal Montgomery students would see a roughly $4,800 increase in aid per pupil (with additional funding built-in for special education students), and most importantly, local taxpayers would have their property taxes reduced by thousands of dollars. Assemblyman Zwicker does not represent any urban or Abbott school districts. he decided to run for election to represent suburban towns like Montgomery, hillsborough, Raritan, Readington, and South Brunswick. All of which are in desperate need of school aid reform. Now is his moment of truth. Does he side with his constituents or does he become beholden to Speaker Vincent prieto and the special interests that dominate the Democratic Assembly caucus and funded his campaign? Montgomery taxpayers are watching and look forward to hearing soon whether he supports or opposes this new plan, and why. ED TRZASKA Deputy Mayor, Montgomery Township
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Doctors peggy and paul Van horn, formally of princeton, will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on the eighth of July 2016. paul was born in Springfield, Mass., the first of two sons, to paul and Eleanor “Ornie” Van horn. he spent most of his childhood in Churchville, N.Y. before heading to Northfield Mount hermon for the latter years of high school. he graduated from Yale University and went on to N.Y. Medical School concentrating on orthopedics. paul interned at Rochester General hospital, N.Y. and Boston City hospital, Mass. while also serving two years in the U.S. Army as a doctor (Texas and Colorado Springs). Meanwhile peggy (helen Margaret Ross) was born in Mussoorie, India (now pakistan) to William and Edith Ross, who were presbyterian missionaries. She spent the better part of her youth, either on the plains of Lyallpur, punjab (India) with her parents or at The Woodstock School at the foothills of the himalayan Mountains. She graduated from Sterling College, Kans. and attended Northwestern Medical School and interned at the Evanston hospital in Ill. peggy and paul’s paths eventually crossed when they were both in residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. in the fall of 1959. They met in the Wilson Club at the Mayo Clinic, the resident’s dining hall. It wasn’t a haphazard chance meeting as peg’s boyfriend, Dick Beargie, introduced them and asked paul to join them for lunch. Later a casual game of tennis and … the rest is history. The young couple married in Rochester, Minn. in 1961, and honeymooned at Lake of Bays, Ontario, Canada before moving to princeton later that same year. paul set up his own Orthopedic group/business specializing in knees and hips while also managing physical Therapy of princeton which lasted for a span of 35+ years. peggy had worked one year as a staff psychiatrist at the Rochester State hospital before the move. She stayed home for 15 years to raise four children before returning to work as an associate professor of psychiatry at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a staff psychiatrist at the Mental health Center in New Brunswick for 15+ years. Upon retirement they chose to travel extensively, including: peru, Italy, Europe, Brazil, Alaska, hawaii, and more. They are proud parents of twins, Barb (Snowmass Village, Colo.) and Val (Richmond, Va.), a third daughter, Alison (Washington D.C.) and a son, paul “Van” (Brooklyn, N.Y.) as well as nine grandchildren. These two, peggy and paul, have enjoyed 55 years of wedded bliss. They are role models to family and friends and an inspiration to all who have known them. May they share many more years together and should you even hear Bobby Darin’s Mack the Knife you might just see them out on the dance floor!
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away most of their funding achieve? The lack of school funding is not because state aid is distributed unevenly, but because Governor Christie has strategically starved public education by diverting public funds away from public schools.” princeton University’s director of the program in teacher preparation, Christopher J. Campisano, termed Mr. Christie’s “fair funding” plan as “unconstitutional” and “any thing but fair.” Quoting from the state constitution, Mr. Campisano discussed some of the historical background to the current school funding formula. “Actions taken by the New Jersey State Supreme Court,” he added “represent this country’s longest running effort to address inequities in educational opportunity and the Court’s decisions have made clear, time and time again, that the starting line and the race are not the same for all students.” Citing the constitutional requirement to provide a “thorough and efficient” education for all, Mr. Campisano stated that “the State is legally required to provide funding at a level that will enable each district to deliver this constitutional mandate.” Mr. Campisano went on to characterize the governor’s proposal as “shortsighted,” claiming that it “establishes an adversarial relationship between school districts, and does not represent our true values or best intentions in terms of equal opportunity.” Mr. Christie, in support of his proposal, has cited relatively low graduation rates in Asbury park, Camden, Newark, and 28 other School Development Authority districts that have received far more state funding than other more successful New Jersey districts. (About $5.1 billion of direct state support goes to the 31 SDA districts while about $4 billion goes to the remaining 546 districts). State lawmakers in the assembly and senate seem to be mostly divided on partisan lines, with many Republicans in support of Mr. Christie’s “fair funding” proposals, and many Democrats decrying the plan and its potential consequences for urban districts and their students. —Donald Gilpin
Red Shirt Fridays Golf Benefit Folds of Honor
Two golf clubs in hopewell are par t of an initiative launched July 1 by Spirit Golf Management to benefit wounded military veterans and fallen ser vice member families through the Folds of honor Foundation. Red Shirt Fridays will run through September 2 of the Labor Day weekend. “We are proud to an nounce all Spirit Golf managed clubs are participating in this initiative to contribute to the Folds of honor Foundation and its patriot Golf Day campaign,” said Mike Attara, president of Spirit Golf Management and pGA general manager and CEO for hopewell Valley Golf and County Club.” Stonybrook Golf Club in hopewell is also participating. Other clubs in the program are Five ponds Golf Club, Warminster, pennsylvania, and Makefield high-
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Marketing Showcase At Palmer Square
The Tenth Annual MidSummer Marketing Showcase will be on Tuesday, July 19 from 4–7 p.m. on the Green on palmer Square. Sponsored by the princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, the showcase is free and open to the public, with the rain date set for Wednesday, July 20. This year’s event will feature a variety of independent businesses throughout the princeton-Mercer Region. The public will have the opportunity to meet local businesses, sample food, and listen to music. “This year we are proud to announce that Investors Bank is joining with The Bank of princeton as our Title Sponsor for the event going forward,” said Chamber president and CEO peter Crowley, “Come out and meet over 80 of your local independent businesses, as well as meet the leadership team from Investors Bank. Independent businesses continue to be the economic lifeblood of our community and your support is critically important as we move our region forward.” Vendor tables and supporting sponsorships are still available. Contact Kara Grimes, development director, at (609) 924-1776, ext. 100 or kara@princeton chamber.org. Further information about the event can be found at www.princeton chamber.org.
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T h e S u p r e m e C o u r t ’s unexpected 4-3 decision, F i s h e r v. U n i v e r s i t y of Texas, rejected a challenge to a race-conscious admissions program at University of Texas at Austin, but left room for future challenges to racial preference policies, warning that not all affirmative action programs will qualify for court approval. West Windsor resident Julia Yang, who w ill be starting a PhD program in materials science and engineering at the University of California, Berkeley in the fall, expressed her support for the Supreme Court decision in light of her recent experience as an undergraduate at Carnegie Mellon University. “It can only be a blessing to be surrounded by peers from different backgrounds,” Ms. Yang said. Not ing t hat concer n for students admit ted under affirmative action policies centers on whether those students can compete with their peers who are objectively better prepared, Ms. Yang noted that “some of my most successful undergraduate peers (who are now working for top tech companies or attending prestigious graduate programs) started out a step behind everybody else. Struggling in the beginning does not equate to struggling in the end. It is vital to continue this policy to give students, who were weaker on paper as 18-year-olds, the opportunities to flourish.” —Donald Gilpin
Keeping Princeton Age-Friendly Is Goal of Community Action Plan At a meeting of Princeton Council on June 28, Susan Hoskins, executive director of the Princeton Senior Resource Center, presented a com munit y action plan geared toward addressing the most crucial needs of the town’s older residents in coming years. A community project more than a project of the PSRC, the study was bas e d on fo cu s g roups with residents. Though Princeton is a college town, a large share of residents are over 65 or nearing that age. “Many are active volunteers in community nonprofit organizations and civic organizations,” she said in her report. “They love the opportunities provided by our cultural centers, Princeton University, Princeton Public Library, and PSRC. Older adults who live here want to stay here if they can, but are worried about housing costs and transportation.” In 2014, Princeton was the first community in New Jersey to be designated by the World Health Organization as age-friendly. Here, as elsewhere, baby boomers are aging. “Worldwide, one out of every eight individuals will be over age 65 by 2030,”
Ms. Hoskins said. “That’s w h y t h e Wor l d H e a l t h Organization encourages communities all over the globe to plan to accommodate this dramatic shift. A nd it’s why P r inceton took the lead here in New Jersey. Par ticipating in this network enables us to share innovative and best practice models from other communities throughout the world to address our priority needs.” Four priorities were identified in the plan: More affordable and age-friendly housing, transportation, communication, and multi-generational neighborhood associations. After Ms. Hoskins’s presentation, Councilwoman Jo Butler suggested that senior citizens should be suf f iciently represented on the town’s boards and commissions. The report r e c o m m e n d e d t h at t h e Council appoint a monitor to make sure progress is made on the four goals over the next three years, which is the final reporting period with the World Health Organization. The full report is posted on pr inceton nj.gov and princetonsenior.org. —Anne Levin
Area Exhibits Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Princeton Chronicles,” studio work by Princeton High School students, through July 30. www.artscouncil ofprinceton.org. Artworks, Everett Alley ( S to ck ton S t re e t ) , Tre nton, has “A r t A l l N i g h t S e l e c t s ,” “ O r phaned Ar t,” and “Ar t All Night Sold Works,” through July 23. w w w. artworkstrenton.com. B e r n s te i n G a l l e r y, Rober tson Hall, Princeton University, has “In t h e Nat i on’s S e r v i c e ? Woodrow Wilson Revisited ” through October 28. RevisitWilson@princeton.edu. E l l a r s l i e , Tr e nton’s Cit y M u s e u m i n C ad walader Park, Parkside Ave n u e, Tr e nton, h a s “Against All Odds: Honor ing t he Life of Paul Rob es on” Ju ly 9 - S ep tember 11. ( 609 ) 9893632. H i s to r i c a l S o c i e t y of Pr inceton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “The Einstein S a lon a n d I n n ov ator s G a l l e r y,” a n d a s h ow on John von Neumann, as well as a permanent exhibit of historic photographs. $4 admission Wednesday-Sunday, noon- 4 p.m. T hursday e x te n d e d h ou r s t i l l 7 p.m. and free admission 4-7 p.m. www.princeton history.org.
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“Surfaces Seen and Unseen: African Art at Princeton”
Surfaces Seen and Unseen: African Art at Princeton examines how ornamental and ritual additions to the evolving surfaces of African sculptures alter an object’s appearance and power over the course of its lifetime. The exhibition also showcases the museum’s growing African collection and loans from private collections. The exhibit is on display at the Princeton University Art Museum until October 9, 2016. African artists tended to define the underlying form of a work but over many years, a range of users or ritual experts could intervene to renew its surface. In some examples, substances such as earth, oils, or grains applied to a sculpture during ritual offerings activated the form for power or healing and, in the process, transformed the object’s patina. Other objects were empowered over time as ritual experts attached materials — including feathers, fabrics, and mirrors. Surface colors changed when masks were repainted for subsequent performances. As the works reached the West, however, dealers of African art often removed these layers of surface, shaping a different (and arguably false) understanding of African art. More recently, however, the complexity of objects’ surface accumulations have come to be appreciated as bearers of cultural and aesthetic value, displaying layers of color, encrustation, or attachments and thus of artistic and cultural intervention. The Princeton University Art Museum, located on the University campus, is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.artmuseum.princeton.edu.
“HUNTER VALLEY”: The Artists’ Gallery is featuring the work of Gail Bracegirdle and Richard Harrington in the “On the Road” exhibit, which will run from July 7 to July 31. The artworks on display are inspired by the artists’ road trips through Australia and along old Route 66 in the U.S. Pictured here is Bracegirdle’s painting of Hunter Valley in New South Wales, Australia.
PAUL ROBESON EXHIBIT AT ELLARSLIE: From July 9 — September 11, 2016, the Trenton City Museum will host an exhibit inspired by the life of Paul Robeson. Archival materials and artifacts and works by local and regional artists will be included in the exhibition. Pictured here is Paul Robeson’s Rutgers College yearbook picture. “Against All Odds” Exhibit includes works by local and Inspired by Paul Robeson’s Life regional artists, many of the The Trenton Museum Soci- works created expressly for ety in an historic collaboration the exhibit. Artists from the with the Paul Robeson House Trenton Community A-Team of Princeton and the African and Homefront have contribAmerican Cultural Collab- uted to the exhibit, as well. On the second floor of the orative of Mercer County is hosting Against All Odds: museum, the history exhibit Inspired by the Life of Paul includes archival materials and Robeson, an art and history artifacts loaned and donated exhibit spotlighting Robeson’s by Archives and Special Collegacy and achievements, on lections at Alexander Library display during the summer at Rutgers University and the of 2016 at the Trenton City Julius Lazarus Photo ColMuseum, Ellarslie Mansion in lection, Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard Cadwalader Park, Trenton. The exhibits are on display University, Princeton Public from July 9 — September 11, Library, the Paul Robeson 2016. The opening reception House of Princeton; PBS on July 9 from 7-9 p.m. is American Masters — Paul free and open to the general Robeson Timeline. Robeson rose above his public. Artists, members, and special guests are invited for times due to his vision of a special preview hour that dignity for all humanity. He was a leader in the mid-20th evening from 6-7 p.m. In addition to the exhibits, century whose civil rights acthe three organizations are complishments continue into hosting a series of related cul- the 21st century. The exhibit tural and educational events at Trenton City Museum proinspired by the life and work vides insights into his legacy, of Paul Robeson in the areas and his accretive activism, of economic justice, racial jus- confidence, and style. The Trenton City Museum tice, and peace. The art exhibit, displayed on at Ellarslie Mansion is open the first floor of the museum, Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Sunday 1-4 p.m., and is closed Mondays and municipal holidays. For more information, visit www. ellarslie.org. ———
“Inspiring Places” Exhibit Coming to the Artists’ Gallery
“MASK”: This wood, pigment, and metal artwork appropriately titled, “Mask” is part of the Princeton University Art Museum’s “Surfaces Seen and Unseen: African Art at Princeton” exhibit on display until October 9, 2016. This piece, created by an Urhobo artist sometime between 1800 and 1810, is a promised museum acquisition from the Holly and David Ross Collection.
The paintings of special places, which inspire the work of Joe Kazimiercyzk and Carol Sanzalone, will be showcased at the Artists’ Gallery at 18 Bridge Street in Lambertville from August 4 to September 5. Both artists have been exhibiting members of the Artists’ Gallery for over ten years and have developed a following of collectors who value their creative spirit and approach to their work. There will be an opening reception for Kazimiercyzk and Sanzalone on Saturday, August 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. and a closing on Sunday, September 4 from 3 to 6 p.m. Joe Kazimierczyk works with oils in a style of traditional realism. His painting is a natural extension of his exploration of the countryside and nature’s beauty. In this show, Kazimierczyk ventures beyond his usual haunts and paints scenes from hiking trips ranging from the Delaware Water
“UPPER AUSABLE LAKE”: This oil on canvas of Ausable Lake by Joe Kazimierczyk will be on display at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville from August 4 until September 5. Artist Carol Sanzalone’s work will also be part of the exhibit, which is titled “Inspiring Places.” Gap and the Catskills to the Adirondack Mountains. Carol Sanzalone is currently painting in watercolor and acrylic. Watermedia provides her the ability to enliven a subject with washes of transparent color, much like natural light throughout the day and seasons. Interested in the graphic quality of shadows and highlights, her current work involves a creative approach to subjects throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond. Artists’ Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Learn more about the artists and see the schedule of events at www. LambertvilleArts.com. ———
“All of the finished paintings are in watercolor, but I do enjoy experimenting with various types of papers,” said Bracegirdle. “When I was an undergraduate at Moore College of Art, I was fortunate in that Ranulph Bye was my watercolor instructor. My artwork has certainly taken me in many different directions, and I continue to experiment, but I have always appreciated his style and the quality of his paintings.” Richard Harrington of Newtown, Pa. finds his inspiration in urban and semi-rural areas across the U.S. “I enjoy recording what others may pass by,” said Harington. “I am often not interested in what is on the main streets of a town or a city, or the at“On the Road” Exhibit tractions highlighted by the At Artists Gallery Artists Gail Bracegirdle and local chamber of commerce; Richard Harrington’s show I enjoy driving the side streets “On The Road” will begin Thursday, July 7 at the Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street in Lambertville. The exhibit, which runs through Sunday, July 31, features watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings by the two artists, who were influenced by recent road trips and travels through Australia and along old Route 66 in the southwestern U.S. A reception with the artists will be held on Saturday, July 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. Both artists will be at the Gallery for a closing reception on Sunday, July 31 from 2 to 6 p.m. Gail Bracegirdle, who maintains her studio in Bristol, Pa., often uses the sights from her travels as the starting point for her work. “My inspiration for all these paintings has been that I was there, and would like to share my visual experience with others,” explains Bracegirdle. “I always have a sketchbook, watercolors, and my camera with me, so I can do a sketch and take a photo whenever I’m inspired.” The work exhibited by Bracegirdle includes scenes from recent trips to Australia, and the textures and surfaces in her paintings reflect her career and training as a textile designer.
and along the edges of towns, and finding an old car or truck parked behind buildings.” An associate professor of illustration at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, Harrington has worked as an illustrator for more than 30 years. His training and practice are evident in the work he creates. “I always work from photographs; my scenes are often precise, and since my subject matter often involves specific vehicles in these scenes, I strive to make them very accurate,” said Harrington. “Even if a vehicle is very rusty and has seen better days, I know there is a subtle difference between a 1949 and a 1950 Ford. Viewers who also know those models will notice that detail, and I try to be conscious of that as I create these paintings.”
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New Project in Princeton To Help Monarch Butterflies
The Contemporary Garden Club of Princeton (CGC) is partnering with Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) and the municipality of Princeton to help monarch butterflies and pollinator species such as bees survive by planting native plants at the base of the Princeton Battlefield Monument in front of Monument Hall. The project is an extension of the “Monarch Highway,” a nationwide effort to address sharp declines in the Monarch’s population due to destruction of milkweed by pesticides. Loss of native plants has also endangered bees and other insects that are essential to pollination of food crops, fruit trees, and flowers. The Contemporary Garden Club, which has worked on many community improvement projects over the last 50 years, hopes to inspire others to stop using invasive, non-native landscape plants that starve native bird populations and insects of what they need to survive. FOPOS, a land preservation and environmental education
organization formed in 1969, shares this goal. It has previously partnered with The Garden Club of Princeton to support the Monarch Highway and to bring native plant advocate Professor Douglas Tallamy to speak at the Princeton Public Library. CGC volunteers weeded the beds and installed the plants June 16. They were joined by FOPOS president Wendy Mager and board member Sarah Ringer, with Mayor Lempert stopping by to see their work. Ms. Mager said, “My friend Daniel Harris had the idea of extending the Monarch Highway concept from residential gardens and parks, such as The Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve that FOPOS manages, to areas around municipal buildings and corporate campuses. When Jody Erdman expressed the Contemporary Garden Club’s interest in a civic project, it seemed like a great opportunity to pursue that.” FOPOS is also working with Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association to incorporate these concepts into its work with corporations in the river friendly program. Ms. Erdman and Ms. Mager thanked Dan Van Mater, director of Public Works, for the department’s assistance in supplying shovels and mulch, and for keeping the new plantings watered during the hot summer months. Volunteers from CGC will help maintain the plants until they are well-established. “The beauty of native plants,” said Ms. Erdman, “is that they want to grow here and generally require far less maintenance than exotic imports.”
Beating Brexit: Sarah Lancashire Takes British Television to the Limit in “Happy Valley”
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ne-hundred fifty years ago this month Beatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit, was born in London. Peter entered the wider world in book form in 1902 and since then has reportedly sold more than 40 million copies in as many as 35 languages. Just to keep things in perspective on Britain’s place in that wider world amid the withdrawal trauma of Brexit, it’s worth noting that by 1903, six decades in advance of Beatlemania, there was a Peter Rabbit doll and a board game, the first items in a neverending outpouring of English merchandise featuring Peter and his “Little England” community of friends. A more recent example of Great Britain’s worldwide dominion is in the realm of cable TV. Besides Game of Thrones, where Walder Fray’s sons recently met the fate of Peter Rabbit’s father (imagine the EU as Mr. McGregor’s garden: “run home to mummy, British bunnies, or Ms. Merkel will bake you in a pie!”), we’ve had, among others, Penny Dreadful, Peaky Blinders, Call the Midwife, Downton Abbey, Broadchurch, Outlander, Poldark, River, Luther, MI-5, Last Tango in Halifax, and the subject of this column, Happy Valley, winner of British television’s BAFTA award for Best Drama Series of 2015. The creation of Sally Wainwright, Happy Valley is anchored by a damaged, driven, in-your-face-physical, morally steadfast and hair-raisingly courageous West Yorkshire police sergeant and grandmother named Catherine Cawood, whose character approaches mythic dimensions thanks to a no-holds-barred, pitch perfect performance by Sarah Lancashire. Sgt. Cawood has her hands full in the Calder Valley, where the word “happy” reflects the flourishing drug trade. Haunted by drug dealers, kidnappers, rapist/psychopaths, and a serial killer who sexually mutilates his victims, the night streets of West Yorkshire towns like Hebden Bridge can look as starkly sinister as the streets of East Baltimore in The Wire. Going to Extremes By all rights there should have been a marked let-down in intensity for people streaming the two six-episode seasons of Happy Valley on Netflix mere days after the climactic events of Season Six of Game of Thrones — cathartic orgies of vengeance, the battle of the bastards, Ramsay Bolton eaten by his dogs, Arya Stark cutting Walder Frey’s throat, Cersei torching multitudes. In fact, the small scale mayhem in West Yorkshire has an equal, if not even more lasting, impact, witness the visceral responses of two seasoned television critics, Alan Sepinwall of Hitfix and Emily Nussbaum of The New Yorker. Admitting the show haunted her “for months,” Nussbaum found one scene so tense “that I nearly lost my mind.” Of an episode in the same season, Sepinwall says “as the scene went along, I stopped recording my usual notes and just stared at the television. I had to remind myself to take a breath a few times. I’m pretty sure I left my thumbprint permanently impressed to the underside of my desk from gripping
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add that the harrowing hold-your-breath don’t-look-away sequences mentioned by Nussbaum and Sepinwall bring the two antagonists, Royce and Cawood, violently, nearly fatally, together, one scene in a basement out of everyone’s darkest crime drama nightmare and the other in a houseboat where Royce has found refuge. The Last Look What sent me away from the Season Two finale knowing I had to write about Happy Valley was the expression on Catherine Cawood’s face as she watches her grandson Ryan running about, stick in hand, slashing, swatting, in the hillside cemetery where she’s been visiting the grave of her daughter. Being by now intimately attuned to the thoughts and feelings of this extraordinary human being, we know why her expression is so grim, so sad, so shaded with dread. She’s not taken in by the superficial innocence of the stereotype of a child at play. She knows where Tommy Lee Royce came from, just as she knows the serial killer was born out of rape and incest, and that Ryan is the offspring of a rapist and coldblooded killer. There’s a grandeur in the moment because her expression, solid, steadfast, at once fearful and fearless, reflects all that she and we have been through, the last note of a performance as nuanced and delicate, rough and raw as anything you’ll ever see on television. Fringe Benefits Fans of Downton Abbey will surely be curious to see two of the strongest characters in that show, good-hearted Mosley (Kevin Doyle) and black-hearted O’Brien (Siobhan Finneran), playing against those types in Happy Valley. s with other English crime series, the scenery surrounding these mean streets is a constant reminder of Shakespeare’s “this blessed plot, this earth, this realm,” not to mention the moors of nearby Haworth where Cathy and Heathcliffe and Jane and Rochester find one another in Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre. Another literary thread in Happy Valley in addition to Royce’s use of War and Peace as a component of his disguise, is suggested by the presence in the same Heptonstall cemetery of Sylvia Plath’s tombstone, with an offering of pens at its base, something noticed by Ryan on a visit to his mother’s grave early in the first season. Perhaps the pens were the ones left by Patti Smith, who describes and photographs the setting for her memoir, M Train, a reminder that in the world of literature, there’s no room for boundaries or Brexits. —Stuart Mitchner In 2002 the highest paid television actress in England, a fan favorite for her longstanding role in Coronation Street, Sarah Lancashire can also be seen in Sally Wainwright’s Last Tango in Halifax as one half of a memorably odd couple, playing a Head of School to sister-in-law Nicola Walkers’s soulfully promiscuous sheep farmer. Season One of “Happy Valley” is available at the Princeton Public Library.
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mood of the first movement was set right away by the piano, and Mr. Allakhverdyan provided a mournful melody on the clarinet. One could hear a bit of Debussy in the piano accompaniment, as Ms. Gurevich played the rich violin part with Romantic vibrato. Crisp rhythms and a saucy tune in the clarinet marked a second movement in which the ensemble sound was tight, and the Uzbekistan folktune incorporated into the third movement was played pensively, perhaps reflecting the ensemble’s memory that this was the first piece Prima Trio ever played together at Oberlin. Prima Trio switched gears for the music of Astor Piazzolla, a 20th-century Argentine composer most recognized for revolutionizing the traditional Argentine tango through his symphonic music. Otoño Porteño brought a bit of tango to the stage, with recitative passages for the clarinet and elegant duets between violin and piano. Prima Trio closed the concert with a piece from a composer more well known for his humorous works. Peter Schickele is renowned for his musical alter ego, P.D.Q. Bach, composer of such works as Oedipus Tex and Concerto for Horn and Hardart. However, Schickele is also a serious composer, and Serenade for Three, commissioned by the Michigan-based Verdehr Trio, contained classical and traditional musical idioms, with American jazz, blues, and bluegrass effects. rom the first note, it was clear that Ms. Dedik had complete control over the keyboard, with a teasing dialog between the right-hand of the piano and Ms. Gurevich’s violin. A broad and spacious texture could be heard in the second movement, as a raindrop-like piano accompaniment complemented a melody from the clarinet and violin. True Schickele fashion was evident in the rollicking third movement, with fiddling from the violin and boogie-woogie patterns in the piano. Musical humor aside, this was a difficult piece, and Prima Trio had things well in hand, closing a solid and appealing musical evening. —Nancy Plum
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Civilization Gives Way to Savagery in “God of Carnage,” Yasmina Reza’s Black Comedy at Princeton Summer Theater
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he setting is a fashionable living room in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. The leather furniture is spare and tasteful. A large vase of tulips graces the elegant coffee table, which is covered with art books. An expensivelooking painting fills the back wall. Two sets of well-educated upper middle class parents are discussing a playground dispute that has taken place between their 11-year-old sons. “Fortunately, there is still such a thing as the art of co-existence, isn’t there?” says Veronica, whose son has lost two teeth in the incident. Reason, mutual understanding, graciousness, and civility prevail — for less than a minute — in Yasmina Reza’s God of Carnage, 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Play, currently at Princeton Summer Theater. Translated from its original French by Christopher Hampton, the play, a mix of psychological realism, brutal philosophical speculation, and broad comedy, is about human behavior at its worst. In its sharp reds and blacks, the crimson Rothko-esque art work on the back wall and the surrounding dark recesses of the stage, the ingenious set design by Jeffrey Van Velsor, with subtle, expressive lighting by Alex Mannix, captures the essence of this harsh event. The violence to come — both psychological and physical, lurking just below the subdued elegance and smiling facades — is deftly foreshadowed in the setting. After the niceties give way to anger and resentment and the gloves come off, the human spectacle that follows during the 90-minute duration of the play, derives much of its entertainment value from schadenfreude — sure feels good not to be as terrible and miserable a parent, spouse, human being as these characters are — along with the universal, primitive appeal of watching carnage in action, whether it’s a prize fight, a bull fight, a car accident, or, as in this case, a nasty social occasion. Under the direction of Annika Bennett, who has been writing and working on plays as an intern at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago since her 2015 graduation from Princeton University, the four experienced young cast members embrace Ms. Reza’s characters with energy and focus. As emotions erupt, allegiances shift and attacks proliferate, psychological depth and verisimilitude yield to over-the-top spectacle and farce, but the representation of the human animal is shockingly accurate. Ms. Reza, also a Tony winner for Art in 1998,
knows her craft, and the PST Company meets the challenges, including character age stretches of about 15 years, to create four credible, committed individuals and their contentious relationships. That the offspring of these four would have resorted to violence is hardly surprising. Billy Cohen’s Alan, an ill-mannered corporate lawyer constantly interrupting the conversation to carry on his cell phone quarrels over a pharmaceutical case, makes only minimal pretenses of civility before revealing his claws. Invoking his belief “in the god of carnage” who “has ruled uninterruptedly, since the dawn of time,” Alan is less than eager for polite, rational conversation. “When you’re brought up with a kind of John Wayne-ish idea of virility,” he declaims, “you don’t want to settle this kind of problem with a lot of yakking.” A recent Princeton graduate, experienced performer in Triangle Shows and various summer theaters, Mr. Cohen plays the part with confidence, successfully juggling the intermittent cell phone dialogue with his belligerent exchanges with his three colleagues.
Maddie Meyers, rising Princeton senior, plays Alan’s wife, a carefully polished “wealth manager,” seemingly much more accommodating than her husband — but the veneer here is thin, and the understanding smiles quickly turn to distress and anger. As the parents of the injured boy, Jake McCready’s Michael, a wholesale supplier, and Olivia Nice’s Veronica, a writer working on a book about Darfur, appear more down to earth, liberal and open-minded than their counterparts. Veronica, “standing up for civilization,” invokes “the principles of Western society. What goes on in Cobble Hill Park reflects the values of Western society! Of which, if it’s all the same to you, I am happy to be a member.” But violent actions and hostile emotions soon reveal themselves and overturn her efforts to maintain a self-righteous, humane demeanor. Less than an hour into the proceedings, her husband follows suit in casting off the liberal façade. Mr. McCready, a New York-based actor and director, third year MFA student at The New School for Drama, creates a fascinating
character as he plunges into outbursts of verbal and physical emotionality and violence. ”I’m up to here with the idiotic discussions,” he says, as the four angry parents descend into ever greater depths of coarseness and ire. “We tried to be nice, we bought tulips, my wife passed me off as a liberal, but I can’t keep this bullshit up any more. I am not a member of polite society. What I am and always have been, is a f---- Neanderthal.” Ms. Nice, 2014 Princeton graduate, now working in New York Theater with a number of stage, film, and TV credits, plays the conflicted, complex role of Veronica with conviction and credibility. Veronica, the character apparently most invested in holding on to the qualities of humanity and civilized behavior, becomes the poignant focus of the proceedings towards the end of the play. Ms. Bennett has directed this excellent cast with skill and insight, to reveal vividly both the bright surfaces and the ugly underlying realities. The action moves swiftly towards its hostile, irreconcilable conclusions, reminiscent of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1962), though lacking the weight and emotional power of Edward Albee’s tragi-comic masterpiece. God of Carnage ran for more than a year on Broadway in 2009-10, and has been performed widely throughout the world over the past six years. It was adapted in 2011 into a film, Carnage, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jodie Foster and Kate Winslet. n the play’s opening moments the parents, who are attempting to agree on a written description of the conflict between their sons, argue over whether young Benjamin, before striking Henry, was “armed with a stick” or simply “furnished with a stick.” Language will be inadequate here in helping these four maintain the pretensions of polite, rational behavior. Following this failure of language, the audience watches with a mix of horror, amusement, and nasty delight, along with perhaps the shock of identification and self-recognition, as the trappings of civilization rapidly peel away. —Donald Gilpin
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VENEER OF CIVILITY: Two sets of parents come together for a rational, civilized discussion of a playground dispute that has taken place between their sons, in Princeton Summer Theater’s production of Yasmina Reza’s black comedy “God of Carnage.” (L to R) Maddie Meyers as Annette, Billy Cohen as Alan, Olivia Nice as Veronica, and Jake McCready as Michael. (Photo by Ogemdi Ude) “God of Carnage” will play on July 7-10, with shows at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, at the Hamilton Murray Theater on the Princeton University campus. Call (732) 997-0205 or visit princetonsummertheater.org/tickets for tickets and information.
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formation, write to producer Emily Russoniello, at emily@ villagerstheatre.com. Villagers Theatre is located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset. ——— Camp will run from July 17 to July 23 at Rider’s Law- Princeton Summer Theater’s renceville campus with an Annual Children’s Program Each year Princeton Sumensemble performance on the last day. To register mer Theater (PST) produces or learn more, visit rider. affordable family entertainedu/summerarts. For ad- ment through our annual ditional information, call Children’s Show. We create (609) 924-7416 or email these productions so that they engage every member woce@rider.edu. of the audience, from the ——— Golandsky Piano Festival youngest children to the Has Classical, Jazz, and More adults accompanying them. For this year’s Children’s The 13th annual GolanShow, Princeton Summer dsky Institute International Piano Festival at Princeton Theater will produce The Un iversit y w ill of fer an Owl and the Pussycat, an eclectic lineup of artists in adaptation of an Edward concert July 10-16. Included Lear poem written by Anare a Grammy-winning jazz nika Bennett, writer of Eyes pianist, a Metropolitan Op- Up High in the Redwood era soloists, and several pia- Tree at the Lewis Center for nists from across the globe. the Arts. The Owl and the PussyAll concerts are held at 8 p.m. in Taplin Auditorium, cat follows an owl and a pussycat who wake up one Fine Hall. On Sunday, July 10, the day lost at sea in a peafestival begins with Spanish green boat and must figure pianist Joau de Solaun per- out how they got there — forming works from Spain, and where might they go Rou ma n ia, a nd Vien na. next. A joyful celebration Fabrizio Chlovetta of Swit- of the strange and wonderzerland plays July 11, with ful logic of nonsense worlds works by Schubert, Bach, — The Owl and the Pussyand Crumb on the program. cat is sure to be great fun On July 12, pianist Wei Luo for all ages. Tickets for the show are of China retur ns to the $12, free for children unPrinceton stage. The Thursday, July 14 der 3. Shows are at 11 con cer t is by hu sba n d - a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and-wife team David Shi- and Saturdays, from July 7 moni, pianist; and Jennifer through July 30. The show Zetlan, soprano; both from will run for approximately the U.S.A. Their program is 40 minutes. After each per“A Life Cycle in American formance, actors come out Song.” Friday, July 15 fea- to meet with children, sign tures pianist Ilya Itin playing their programs, and talk works by Debussy, Brahms, about the characters and Handel, and Beethoven. the play. All performances Finally, on Saturday, July are held at Princeton Sum16, pianist Bill Charlap mer Theater in the Hamilton presents an evening of jazz Murray Theater on Princeton University’s campus. standards. To order tickets, call the Tickets are $30 ($15 for PST box office at (732) 997seniors and $10 for students ). Visit w w w.golan- 0205. Discounted group dskyinstitute.org for infor- rates and parties are also available. Email contact@ mation. princetonsummertheater.org ——— Auditions for Neil Simon’s for more information. ———
Music and Theater State Theatre Welcomes jazz, explore contemporary Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds music and be introduced to
State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $45-$85. Known for his powerful vocals and huge success as a producer and songwriter, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’ hits include “W hen Can I See You,” “Every Time I Close My Eyes,” “Whip Appeal,” and the multitude of popular songs he has cowritten for megastars such as Madonna, Beyoncé, and Whitney Houston. B aby face has won 11 Grammy® Awards and received over 30 Grammy® Award nominations. His work includes more than 125 Top 10 R&B and pop hits, 42 R&B No. 1 hits and 51 Top 10 pop hits (including 16 No. 1’s ). In turn, those stats have generated cumulative single and album sales of more than 500 million units worldwide. His most recent album, Return of the Tender Lover (2015), is his first solo album in seven years and pays tribute to his popular second album, Tender Lover. Babyface got his start performing with funk performer Bootsy Collins, the soul group Manchild, and the post-disco group The Deele. His first notable songwriting hit was “Slow Jam,” which he helped w r ite for the disco group Midnight Star in 1983. Some of his other early songwriting successes include songs for Bobby Brown (“Every Little Step”) and Sheena Easton (“The Lover in Me”). In 1989, Babyface co founded record company LaFace records and helped jumpstart the careers of a number of successful artists, such as TLC, OutKast, Usher, and Toni Braxton. Babyface went on to have a long creative partnership with Braxton, during which he co-wrote several of her albums and co-released the 2014 album Love, Marriage & Divorce, which includes the hit single “Hurt You.” For tickets or information, call the State Theatre New Jersey ticket office at (732) 246-SHOW (7469), or visit StateTheatreNJ.org. ———
diverse vocal stylings like scat and a cappella. Other summer programs on the campus include Musical Theatre, Solo Vocal, and Vocal Institute. Emmy Award winner Michelle McNulty, supervising casting director of NBC’s The Voice, will lead a master class. “As a former perfor mer and now casting director, arts education is incredibly important to me both personally and professionally,” she said. “I’m honored to spend time with these incredibly talented students and hopefully give some valuable tips during the master class.” Ms. McNulty’s class will focus on identifying and improving techniques that are crucial in a vocal audition for shows like The Voice, among others. Audition videos from previous Voice artists will be viewed, including those who have auditioned multiple times. “We will see their first audition, as well as the audition that got them on the show. They’ll hear and see some distinct differences,” she said. To prepare for her workshop, students enrolled in the camp will be asked to prepare two songs that best represent their voice. She will randomly select a few young artists to sing, mimicking The Voice audition format, and will provide pointers that make an impact in front of any panel of judges. Tim Brent, director of the Contemporary Vocal Camp, will also lead the undergraduate Contemporary Vocal Ensemble this fall at Westminster College of the Arts. He anticipates the summer camp will broaden the scope of music for younger aspiring vocalists. “This camp is designed specifically for any singer who enjoys contemporary musical styles like jazz, pop, and rock,” he said. “Students will have a chance to explore and develop their vocal technique and ensemble singing, as well as performance skills in a fun and exciting week of music making.” Under Mr. Brent’s direction, students will experience ensemble rehearsals, private voice lessons, and individual practice time. Dr. Brent is a nine-time DownBeat awardwinning vocal jazz educator, pianist, arranger, and he has performed with such artists as Bobby McFerrin, Mel Torme, Ingrid Jensen, Dick Oatts as well as Latin Grammy award-winner Obie Bermudez. The Contemporary Vocal
WHAT’S THE SECRET? Steve Decker returns to one of his favorite roles as Sherlock Holmes in Off-Broadstreet Theatre’s “Sherlock’s Veiled Secret,” at the Hopewell stage through July 30.
good storytelling.” The 2016 festival features 24 shor t films over t wo nights created by both new and returning filmmakers, Conlon said. “This is a great chance for student filmmakers to show their work to a live, appreciative audience, share their insight, and get valuable feedback.” High school students contributing films come from Medford and Medford Lakes, Peapack and Point Pleasant; New Hope, Pa., and elsewhere. College filmmakers hail from Rutgers University, Montclair State University, Rhode Island School of Design, Pratt Institute, and Princeton University, among other schools. Each night the screenings will conclude with an after-party in the library’s café featuring refreshments provided by the Bent Spoon. The festival is intended for teen and adult viewers. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.princetonlibrar y.org /psff. The library is at 65 Witherspoon Street. “Barefoot in the Park” ——— It’s summertime, the per- Princeton Student Film Fest “Sherlock’s Veiled Secret” fect time to kick off your Comes to Public Library shoes and go barefoot — in The 2016 Princeton Stu- Has a Double Mystery Sherlock Holmes returns the park, that is. dent Film Festival will be to the stage of Hopewell’s Villagers Theatre is cast- held Wednesday, July 20, Off Broadstreet Theatre ing its upcoming production and Thursday, July 21, at through July 30 with yet of Neil Simon’s Barefoot Princeton Public Library. another case to solve. Perin the Park. Auditions are Screenings will begin at 7 formances of Sherlock’s scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on p.m. both nights in the li- Veiled Secret by K.C. Brown July 12 and July 13, with brary’s Community Room. include the theater’s tradecallbacks at 7:30 p.m. on Many of the filmmakers mark desserts. July 14. Rehearsals will be- will be in attendance and The famous detective has gin the following Monday, will answer questions about planned a quiet retirement their films. with performances set for New Vocal Camp September 16 through OcThe festival, in its 13th for himself spent raising On Rider Campus This Month tober 2. year, features short works bees in his garden. Suddenly Westminster College of he finds himself in the midst Simon’s comedy follows by high school and college of a game-changing case of the Arts at Rider University Paul and Corie Bratter, a students from the Princ- blackmail. He summons the has added a new high school pair who are newlyweds in eton area and throughout young budding sculptress summer offering. The Conevery sense of the word. the United States as well Violet Sheridan to help him temporary Vocal Camp that He’s a straight-as-an-arrow as international entrants. solve the case. will be hosted on the Rider lawyer and she’s a free spirit Final selections were made University campus July 17The case leads Violet to always looking for the latest from nearly 160 submitted 23. Students will delve into meet several women from works in a broad range of kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find, too, styles and themes. Genres Holmes’ past — a flamboyexpensive with bad plumb- include animation, comedy, ant opera singer, a society ing and in need of a paint dramatic feature, documen- lady with a secret past, and job. After a six day honey- tary, experimental, personal a woman scorned then abandoned. Through the work moon, they get a surprise narrative, and thrillers. visit from Corie’s mother “There is a strong empha- of a séance led by Turlough and decide to play match- sis on local filmmakers and O’Brennan, Violet discovers maker during a dinner with we also include films from intriguing details about her their neighbor-in-the-attic many sources because youth own past, leading her on a Velasco, and inadvertently benefit from viewing broad hunt for important informalearn a thing or two about perspectives as well as rec- tion that can affect her imtheir own relationship in the ognizing universal ideas,” pending marriage to Charles process. The show will be di- said Youth Services Depart- Wellington Yorke. Steve Decker of Morrisrected by Matt Lafargue. ment Head Susan Conlon All actors must agree to who coordinates the event. ville, Pennsylvania is rapand sign the Villagers Lia- “The films are inspired, idly becoming OBT’s resiMASTERFUL: Michelle McNulty, supervising casting director bility/Photo Release Form, imaginative, and reflect the dent Sherlock Holmes as he of NBC’s “The Voice,” will lead a master class at the new High found at www.villagersthe filmmakers’ commitment to played the master detective School Contemporary Vocal Camp offered by Rider’s Westmin- atre.com/liability-photo-re developing their visual and in both Ken Ludwig’s The ster College of the Arts in July. lease-form.pdf. For more in- technical craft and the art of Games Afoot and Marvin
Cheiten’s The Golden Spy. Sherlock’s Veiled Secret plays weekends. Friday and Saturday evenings, doors open at 7 p.m. for dessert w ith an 8 p.m. cur tain. Sunday matinees feature 1:30 p.m. dessert with 2:30 show. Admission Friday and Sunday is $29.50, Saturday is $31.50. There is a Senior Rate of $27.50 for Sundays only. A summer special college rate of $15 is being offered. All prices include dessert, show, and tax. For reservations contact The Off-Broadstreet Theatre at 5 South Greenwood Ave., PO Box 359, Hopewell, NJ (609) 466-2766, or www. off-broadstreet.com. ———
McCarter Announces Casting For “Bathing in Moonlight”
Bathing in Moonlight, a world premiere play from Pulitzer Prize winner Nilo Cruz, will open McCarter Theatre’s fall season. The play will feature Frankie J. Alvarez, Hannia Guillen, Priscilla Lopez, Raúl Méndez, Michael Rudko, and Katty Samara Velasquez. The play, directed by Emily Mann, runs September 9 — October 9 in McCarter’s Roger S. Berlind Theatre. Ms. Mann, McCarter’s artistic director, and Mr. Cruz collaborated previously on Anna in the Tropics. Mr. Alvarez’s credits include HBO’s Looking, while Ms. Guillen was in NBC’s Passions. Tony Award winner Priscilla Lopez is known for her roles in Broadway’s A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, A Chorus Line, In the Heights, and Anna in the Tropics. Mexican actor Mr. Méndez makes his American stage debut as Father Monroe. Famous for his performances in numerous Mexican film/TV/stage roles, he was in Texas Rising ( History Channel) as well as two Netflix Original Series, Narcos and Sense8. Completing the cast are Michael Rudko as Bishop Andres, and Katty Samara Velasquez in her McCarter debut as Trini. Tickets for Bathing in Moonlight are available now through one of McCarter’s various subscription and Choice Pass programs online at mccarter.org, by phone at (609) 258-2787, or in person at the McCarter Theatre ticket office, located at 91 University Place in Princeton. Single tickets will go on sale on July 25.
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he slave raids led by Nat Turner and John Brown are well documented in the annals of American history. However, the story of another abolitionist and insurrectionist has somehow slipped through the cracks. At least until now. Newton Knight (Matthew McConaughey), the grandson of a slave owner, was born and raised in Jones County, Mississippi. That alone should make him an unlikely person to mount a revolt against the status quo in the South. He served as a medic in the Confederate army during the Civil War, and was disheartened when he learned that the sons of large plantation owners had been exempted from the military draft. He was further demoralized when a fresh young recruit (Jacob Lofland) from Knight’s hometown, who had just joined his unit, died in a battle. Since he couldn’t see any sense in a war where poor people were fighting to preserve the privileges of the very rich, Newt went AWOL, taking the dead boy’s body with him. He returned to Jones County where he was quickly identified as a deserter. After his wife (Keri Russell) abandoned him and his farm was confiscated by the Confederacy, he fled for his life, and found sanctuary
in a swamp deep in the woods that was inhabited by a handful of escaped slaves. There, he befriended Moses (Mahershala Ali), a runaway slave with an iron collar that had been soldered around his neck by a sadistic slave master. Newt, a blacksmith by trade, gained the group’s trust by removing the collar from Moses’s neck. A naturally charismatic person, Newt quickly became the group’s leader, and founded the Free State of Jones that had four core principles that promoted racial equality. Gradually, their ranks swelled to over 250, with exslaves and disaffected Rebels joining them. Thus unfolds Free State of Jones, a biopic written and directed by four-time Oscar-nominee Gary Ross. Matthew McConaughey shines from beginning to end in the film. The drama is compelling, primarily because nobody knew that this revolt had occurred in Mississippi. a state known for its segregation and intolerance. Very Good (HHH). Rated R for brutal battle scenes, an ethnic slur, and disturbing images. Running time: 139 minutes. Distributor: STX Entertainment. —Kam Williams
STAY BEHIND ME AND I’LL TRY AND PROTECT YOU: Newton Knight (Matthew McConnaughey, right) tries in vain to protect Daniel (Jacob Lofland) a new recruit from Newton’s home county in Mississippi. In spite of his best efforts, Daniel is killed in battle and, as a result, Newton begins to have doubts about what he was fighting for.
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The BFG (PG for action, peril, scary images, and rude humor). Steven Spielberg directed this adaptation of Roald Dahl’s children’s novel about the friendship forged between a little girl (Ruby Barnhill) and a member of a hostile race of invading giants (Mark Rylance) who won’t eat children. With Rebecca Hall, Bill Hader, and Rafe Spall. Central Intelligence (PG-13 for violence, sexuality, nudity, crude humor, and brief profanity). Comedy about an accountant (Kevin Hart) who is lured into the world of international espionage by a childhood friend-turned-crack CIA agent (Dwayne Johnson). With Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, and Aaron Paul. The Conjuring 2 (R for violence and terror). Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson reprise their roles as investigators of paranormal activity in this suspense thriller, set in London, where the couple comes to the assistance of a family whose house is haunted by evil spirits. With Frances O’Connor, Lauren Esposito, and Franka Potente. Finding Dory (PG for mild mature themes). Ellen DeGeneres plays the title role in this animated sequel to Finding Nemo when the forgetful fish embarks on an epic journey to find her long-lost family. Voice cast includes Albert Brooks, Idris Elba, Kate McKinnon, Albert Brooks, Bill Hader, Ed O’Neill, Eugene Levy, and Diane Keaton. Free State of Jones (R for brutal battle scenes and disturbing images). Civil War movie about a white Mississippian (Matthew McConaughey) who leads fellow farmers and former slaves in an uprising against the Confederacy. Supporting cast includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Keri Russell, and Mahershala Ali.
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Genius (PG-13 for mature themes and suggestive content). Biopic chronicling the career of Max Perkins (Colin Firth), the legendary editor at Scribner’s who discovered literary giants Ernest Hemingway (Dominic West), F. Scott Fitzgerald (Guy Pearce) and Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law). Supporting cast includes Nicole Kidman, Laura Linney, and Vanessa Kirby. Independence Day: Resurgence (PG-13 for action, violence, destruction, and profanity). Science fiction sequel, set two decades after the events of the original, finds humanity bracing for an invasion by a fleet of hostile alien forces. Ensemble cast includes Maika Monroe, Joey King, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Vivica A. Fox, and Bill Pullman. The Legend of Tarzan (PG-13 for action, violence, sensuality, and brief crude dialogue). Alexander Skarsgard has the title role in this adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs adventure about a British boy born an aristocrat but raised in the Congo by apes. Ensemble cast includes Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, Jim Broadbent, and Djimon Hounsou. In English and Bantu with subtitles. The Lobster (R for sexuality and some violence). Science fiction movie set in a dystopia where single adults are forced to find a romantic partner in 45 days or be turned into the animal of their choice. Costarring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, and John C. Reilly. In English and French with subtitles. Love & Friendship (PG for mature themes). Adaptation of Lady Susan, the Jane Austen novella about a beautiful widow’s (Kate Beckinsale) search for husbands for herself and her daughter (Morfydd Clark) while living on the estate of her in-laws. With Chloe Sevigny, Xavier Samuel, and Stephen Fry. Maggie’s Plan (R for profanity and sexuality). Greta Gerwig plays the title character in this romantic comedy about a woman who has second thoughts about having a baby with a married professor (Ethan Hawke) three years after stealing him from his wife (Julianne Moore). Support cast includes Travis Fimmel, Bill Hader, and Maya Rudolph. The Man Who Knew Infinity (PG-13 for smoking and mature themes). Adaptation of the best-seller of the same name about a promising math prodigy (Dev Patel) brought to Cambridge University from the slums of India by a professor (Jeremy Irons) who recognized the boy’s genius. Cast includes Toby Jones, Stephen Fry, and Jeremy Northam. In Tamil and English with subtitles.
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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates (R for crude sexuality, nudity, drug use, and profanity). Romantic comedy about siblings (Zac Efron and Adam Devine) who find a couple of women (Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza) to take to their sister’s (Sugar Lyn Beard) wedding in Hawaii after advertising for dates. With Wendy Williams, Stephen Root and Chloe Bridges.
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Now You See Me 2 (PG-13 for violence and some profanity). The sequel finds the Four Horsemen (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Dave Franco, and Lizzy Caplan) reuniting for another adventure in order to clear their names while exposing the unethical practices of a young tech magnate (Daniel Radcliffe). Ensemble cast includes Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Sanaa Lathan, and Mark Ruffalo.
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Our Kind of Traitor (R for violence, sexuality, nudity, brief drug use, and profanity). Adaptation of the John le Carré international thriller of the same name about a British couple (Ewan McGregor and Naomie Harris) who are duped into helping a powerful Russian mobster (Stellan Skarsgard) while vacationing in Morocco. With Damian Lewis, Alicia von Rittberg, and Mark Stanley. The Purge: Election Year (R for profanity and disturbing, graphic violence). Third episode in the horror movie series has a U.S. presidential candidate (Elizabeth Mitchell) and her bodyguard (Frank Grillo) running from government operatives during The Purge because of her campaign promise to discontinue the gruesome annual ritual. Cast includes Edwin Hodge, Kyle Secor, and Mykelti Williamson. The Secret Life of Pets (PG for action and some rude humor). Animated comedy about a pampered terrier (Louis C.K.) whose life is turned upside down when his owner (Ellie Kemper) brings home a big mongrel (Eric Songstreet) found at the dog pound. Voice cast includes Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Albert Brooks, Lake Bell, and Bobby Moynihan. The Shallows (PG-13 for bloody images, intense scenes of peril, and brief profanity). Story of survival about a professional surfer’s (Blake Lively) struggle to reach the beach safely after being stalked by a great white shark 200 yards offshore. With Oscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, and Sedona Legge. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13 for violence). Live action adaptation of the video game of the same name finds the crime fighting quartet (Pete Ploszek, Noel Fisher, Alan Ritchson, and Jeremy Howard) battling their nemesis, Shredder (Brian Tee), who has joined forces with a diabolical mad scientist (Tyler Perry). With Megan Fox, Laura Linney, Will Arnett, and Brad Garrett. X-Men: Apocalypse (PG-13 for violence, action, destruction, suggestive images, and brief profanity). Ninth movie in the series based on the Marvel Comics series finds Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) and Professor Xavier (James McAvoy) recruiting a team of young X-Men to prevent a seemingly immortal and invincible mutant (Oscar Isaac) from triggering an extinction-level event. With Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, and Rose Byrne. Warcraft (PG-13 for intense violence). Fantasy adventure, inspired by the video game series of the same name, about an epic showdown between the peaceful inhabitants of an idyllic realm and a race of warlike invaders from a dying world facing extinction. Starring Paula Patton, Travis Fimmel, Ben Foster, and Dominic Cooper. Weiner (R for profanity and sexuality). Documentary about disgraced Congressman Anthony Weiner’s second fall from grace when caught sexting during the 2013 campaign for mayor of New York. Featuring Weiner’s wife Huma Abedin, his spokesperson Barbara Morgan, and his text message recipient, aspiring porn star Sydney Leathers. —Kam Williams
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Farm at Blue Moon Acres, 11 Willow Creek Drive in Pennington. Fun for the entire family. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Outdoor Princeton Farmers Market at Hinds Plaza in downtown Princeton (repeats weekly). 6 to 8 p.m.: Summer Courtyard Concert Series at Princeton Shopping Center. Free. 7 p.m.: Screening of Dr. Strangelove (1964) at Princeton Garden Theatre. 7:30 p.m.: The Arts Council of Princeton and Chimera Productions present “On an Average Day.” Directed by Jeffrey Alan Davis & Drew Griffiths (through July 16). Friday, July 15 4 to 7 p.m.: Sunset Sips & Sounds at Terhune Winery in Lawrenceville. Enjoy wine, light fare, and music (repeats every Friday night throughout the summer). 6 to 8 p.m.: Pajama Party at Princeton Playspace, 745 Alexander Road, Princeton. Includes dancing, games, themed crafts, movie, and popcorn. The cost to attend is $20. 8:30 p.m.: Outdoor screening of Charlotte’s Web on Palmer Square Green. Guests should bring their own blankets and lawn chairs. Free. 9:30 p.m.: Free, Friday Night Fireworks over the Delaware River in New Hope and Lambertville (occurs weekly through August 31). Saturday, July 16 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Pennington Farmers Market on the lawn at Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31 North in Hopewell Township. Shop fresh produce, meat, crafts, award-winning wines, and more (repeats weekly). 7 p.m.: An Evening of World Music at Pettoranello Gardens, Community Park North, presented by Blue Curtain featuring Caribbean and South American music by Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours and Sofia Rei Quartet. 7 p.m.: Trenton Thunder vs. Reading at Arm & Hammer Stadium, 1 Thunder Road, Trenton. Sunday, July 17 1 p.m.: Brunch & Tour Series at Princeton University Art Museum. Enjoy brunch at The Peacock Inn (11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) followed by a complimentary tour of the African Art collection at the Princeton University Art Museum. Guests should make their own brunch reservations by calling (609) 9241707.
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ery car gets new tires and brakes and comes with a life-time engine guarantee and a six-month, 6000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. If a customer can’t find their perfect car on our lot, we will transfer any vehicle from any of our six New Jersey locations for free. We also take trade-in’s, and we will purchase your vehicle even if you are not in the market to buy one. “Our SUV and truck sales are up now, and I think that ever yone can agree that lower gas prices have been a pleasant surprise this past year.” Previously-owned vehicles are also the focus of Belle Mead Garage, located at Rou te 20 6 a n d S t at ion Square in Belle Mead. “The folks at Belle Mead G arage are out s ta nd i ng people,” says a long-time Princeton customer. “Their word is their bond, and their dealings are honorable throughout.” Faithful Clients It is common to hear such remarks from the faithful clients of this 89-year-old family business, which has been an automobile dealership since 1927. Owners (father and son ) Roy “Murph” and Christopher “Kip” Higgins understand the bond between people and their automobiles. A f t e r 74 y e a r s a s a Chrysler dealership, Belle Mead Garage was one of nearly 400 Chrysler dealers across the country (40 in New Jersey) to lose their franchise in 2009. Belle Mead Garage had received the “5-Star Service Award” as a Chrysler and Jeep dealer for 30 years. The award recognized service, sales, customer service, training requirements, and facility. Wit h t he loss of t heir f ra nch is e, t he compa ny successfully moved on to a new focus. Service, preowned vehicles, and rentals are now the major part of its business. A large collection of preowned vehicles is available, and as Kip Higgins notes, “All of our pre-owned cars have a warranty unless specifically marked. Service is our specialty, and we have different generation customers from the same families who appreciate our personal attention, which includes service reminders and free loaner cars, when needed. We also have a detailing department. “We have stayed small so that we can do everything ourselves, and our customers know they can depend on us. We service a broad range of vehicles, not just those purchased here, and we have a large number of used cars, including all types,” continues Mr. Higg ins. “A ll are cer t if ied, meaning they meet a check
list of standards. “SUVs are especially popular right now.” he adds, “and we offer low financing, cash rebate incentives, and excellent warranties and guarantees.” Freshest Line-up If you see yourself in a brand new vehicle, savoring that special “new car aroma,” then a visit to Honda of Princeton may be your ticket to tour the open roads. Located at 987 State Road for 40 years, the full-service dealership, is family-owned. New Hondas, certified preowned Hondas, as well as off-brand used vehicles, and a service department (handling 3,000 customers per month) are all available. “Honda is the best-positioned general market automotive brand in the industry with the freshest line-up of cars, SUVs, and trucks,” says general manager Peter C. DiPersia. “Honda is the number one nameplate in the state of New Jersey. Our best-selling vehicles are the Honda Accord, CR-V, and the all new 2016 Honda Civic. SUVs, in particular, are red hot, and Honda now has three to offer: the all new HR-V, the tried and true CR-V, and the all new Pilot. We just launched a new Ridgeline pick-up truck that is doing great out of the gate!” Customer service is very i m p or t a n t at H o n d a of Princeton, adds Mr. DiPersia. “We pride ourselves on g iv ing cus tomers an outstanding experience by providing an honest, transparent buying experience. These are not just words, but how we approach each and every opportunity we have with our customers, whether they are in sales or service. “Our efforts are paying off,” he continues. “We just finished the month of June ranked in the top 50 nationally out of 1,053 Honda dealers in Honda’s Sales Experience score (HSE). We also offer a program called ‘Honda of Princeton Care,’ which provides our customers who purchase a new or certified pre-owned Honda two years/24,000 miles of pre-paid maintenance at no charge. So oil changes, tire rotations, and air filter changes are all at no cost for the first two years or 24,000 m iles of ow nership.” Mr. DiPersia also notes the impact of today’s lower gas prices on buyers. “Many factors influence buying’ habits and decisions. Certainly lower gas prices is one of them, as it leads to more disposable income which leads to an acceleration of the trade cycle. Couple that with the improvement in fuel efficiency of the current Honda line-up, and you have a recipe for
success and more money in our customers’ pockets. Busiest Months “Ad d it iona l ly, i ntere s t rates are at historic lows, and lending has loosened up since the recession, so again, it is a great time to get into a new Honda. July and August historically are our busiest months of the year, when we will sell close to 200 new cars and 80 to 100 used cars each month. It’s a great time to buy a car!” Another outstanding opportunity for a new car is available at Coleman Subaru and Coleman KIA at 1710 North Olden Avenue in Ewing. Owned by Bruce Coleman and Scott T. Harvey, this dealership is the oldest Subaru and KIA dealer in New Jersey. “Our company has been family-owned and operated since 1967,” says Mr. Harvey. “We are not only the oldest KIA dealer in the state, but we are the first and oldest Subaru dealer in the state as well — all while under the same ownership and at the same location.” In addition to its sales and service, the company has a collision center. “We service all makes and models in our service department, and if needed, we repair all
makes and models if a collision happens,” explains Mr. Harvey. “We also work with all insurance companies and can provide loaner and rental cars, if needed.” More Awards He is proud of the quality of the cars his company offers customers, and points out, “Subaru is one of the most popular cars on the road today. They have also won more awards than almost any other car manufacturer: from Kelley Blue Book, Consumer Reports, JD Powers, and the National Insurance Institute, to name a few. With several models of cars and SUVs to choose from, there is something here for everyone. Our models in both the KIA and Subaru brands are some of the most economical in the industry. Currently, the programs we have to work with are the most favorable that we have seen in some time.” Customer service is a priority at Coleman Subaru and Coleman KIA. Helping their clients find the most appropriate vehicle for their needs is uppermost, says Mr. Harvey. “We will not lose a deal over price (within reason). My mindset is that we can always replace the car but not necessarily
the customer. As a smaller store that is family-run and operated, we feel that every person who walks through our doors is of utmost importance. Sales, ser vice, parts, and collision center — we all think the same. There is nothing more important than the customer to us! “We have a long tenured team here that we are proud of. You w ill consistently see familiar faces as most of our staff has been here for years. Not so common in our industry. “The original owner or I are always here on the property if the store is open. Our customers are not a customer number to us. They are a name, and we try to meet everyone who does business with us.” And so, whether you are in the market for a brand new car, a pre-owned bargain, a leased vehicle, or a rental, with all these automotive exper ts to help nav igate t he acquisit ion process, not to mention the many makes and models, payment and lease options available today, an array of opportunities and choices are ready and waiting — just for you! — Jean Stratton
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Despite Falling Short of Olympic Dream in Pole Vault, PU Grad Bragg Plans to Soar on the Professional Level
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s a child growing up in Southern California, Adam Bragg flew high in the trampoline. Taking up the sport as a three-year-old tagging along at the gym with his older sister, a serious gymnast, Bragg became a national level competitor in the sport, even making it to the international stage. But realizing that there was no future in trampoline at the college level, Bragg took up the pole vault in eighth grade. “I knew I could transfer some of the air awareness and body awareness from the trampoline over into the pole vault and that would be useful there,” said Bragg, who started working with the Victory Athletics Pole Vault Club and coach B.J. Vandrovec. “I would say the hardest obstacle to overcome for me was the initial takeoff with the pole because once I am in the air, that is natural due to my trampoline background. Everything else was sort of a learning process.” Bragg proved to be a quick learner, taking third in the state as a junior and a senior at El Toro High. Connecting with Princeton University men’s track coach Fred Samara early in the recruiting process, Bragg headed to New Jersey in 2012 to continue his pole vaulting career with the Tigers.
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Continuing to soar, Bragg established himself as one of the best vaulters in program and league history. At the 2016 Outdoor Heps Bragg cleared an Ivy League record of 18’ 1.75 to win his second consecutive outdoor title and break a league record that stood for 23 years. Bragg also owns the school indoor pole vault record of 17’ 9, which ranks him second all-time in the league. A three-time Ivy League champion in the event, he was second outdoors in 2012 and fourth indoors in 2012. Bragg capped his Princeton career by taking seventh at the NCAA Championships last month at Eugene, Ore. to earn first-team All-American honors. Last weekend, he returned to Eugene for the U.S. Olympic Trials and narrowly missed making the finals. For Bragg, his heroics this year stemmed from a combination of regret and hard work. “I had a lot of lot of potential that I never really tapped into as a junior and I went back and started training harder this summer,” said Bragg. “I was a little disappointed that I didn’t get to show as well as I could have in my junior year. I think it was a combination of both my potential that year and the hard work this summer and over into our season.”
there and do it.” For Bragg, getting the chance to come east to Princeton proved to be a This past February, Bragg transformative experience. “Growth is definitely a showed his potential when he produced a personal best good word to use, I came of 18’ 6.50 at the Fasttrack in as a completely different person than I am now,” National Invitational. “That put me as one of top said Bragg, who was one three vaulters in the coun- of the five finalists for the try,” said Bragg. “I was able 2016 Roper Award, given to to use that mark to qualify Princeton’s top senior male athlete. for the trials; it was big.” “I think I have become a Another big highlight for Bragg came at the Outdoor better person and a better Heps when he established vaulter. I am able to handle a new Ivy record of 18’ a lot more. I have a lot more 1.75 to win his second con- confidence in myself and secutive outdoor pole vault my ability to compete. A lot title, breaking the mark of of that has to do with the 18’1.25 held by Penn’s Ma- support that I got from the madou Johnson since the Princeton athletic program. They really make it a great 1990s. “I think it was a record place to grow.” Bragg brought confidence standing 23 years; we had tried to take shots at the re- coming into the Olympic Tricord a couple of times be- als, where he had a best jump of 17’ 8.5 in the qualifying fore,” said Bragg. “It was special to be able round last Saturday, unable to go in there and get the to clear the 18’ 0.5 needed points for the team and then to make the final. “I stayed in the time zone go out there and break the record at the meet where it and decided to get two weeks of quality training was set 23 years before.” While Bragg had hoped to out here and get prepared go higher than the 17’4.5 for the battle,” said Bragg, he cleared at the NCAAs to who trained at his club in the take seventh, he was proud Los Angeles area. “Jumping in good weather, to earn All-American honors in his last competition for good conditions, and good environment ensures my the Tigers. confidence and my belief in “I was happy to be back in Care & Rehabilitation Center Eugene and competing with myself.” Although Bragg fell short Princeton on my chest,” said of his Olympic goal, he plans Bragg. “I would have liked to have to turn professional, configone in there and performed dent that he can fly to the a little bit better. I was hap- top of the sport. “One of the interesting py for the chance to go out things about the pole vault
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SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT: Recently graduated Princeton University track star Adam Bragg waves to the crowd after earning first-team All-American honors when he took 17th at the pole vault in the NCAA Championships last month in Eugene, Ore. Last weekend, Bragg returned to Eugene to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials, where he narrowly missed making the pole vault final. (Photo Courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications)
is that because it is such a technical event, you really make your progress later on in your career as you spend more time with it,” said Bragg. “I am looking forward to really making a push over the next few years and developing as a pole vaulter. I think I have a lot in the tank,
I am planning to stay with my club team here, Victory, and with my coach, B.J. Vandrovec. I have spent so much time with him, starting from 8th grade. He has really seen me grow as an athlete, you can’t put a value on that type of experience.” —Bill Alden
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After Guiding PU Field Hockey to New Heights, Holmes-Winn Primed to Lift Sports Performance Even though Kristen Holmes-Winn had never been a head coach at the college level upon taking the helm of the Princeton University field hockey team in 2003, she saw an NCAA title on the horizon. “I was for tunate to be com i ng i nto a pro g ra m where t hey were clos e ; they had made it to the Final 4 so it wasn’t like it was a wacky idea or notion that we could contend for a national championship,” said Holmes-Winn, a 1997 graduate of Iowa where she was an All-American field hockey player and served as an assistant coach from 1997-2000. “I took the job, thinking hey we are going to make this happen. The most important thing obviously is getting the level of talent in place to be able to make that happen and creating an infrastructure that allows them to maximize their talents and potential.” Going 40-32 in her first four years on the job, Holmes-Winn worked on maximizing her potential as a coach. “It takes a little bit of time to figure out what your voice is going to be, you just don’t come in and within three months have it all down,” said Holmes-Winn, who had coached in the U.S.A. Field Hockey Under-19 program and founded Champion’s Edge, a company dedicated to providing better instruction to young players, before coming to Princeton. “It is something you develop over time; the art of coaching is this really cool evolution that you have as you gain more wisdom and learn what this experience is really supposed to look like for the student athlete. At a place like Princeton, you want the athletic experience to be just as transformative and incredible as the experience they have on the aca-
demic side.” The Tigers enjoyed the experience of a lifetime as they won in 2012, edging North Carolina 3-2 in the national title game to culminate a 21-1 season. Now HolmesWinn is taking her wisdom north, stepping down from her Princeton post to become the vice president of performance science and optimization for a sports performance company called WHOOP, Inc. based in Boston that develops wearable fitness sensors to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. In reflecting on the run to the national title, the only one in the program and Ivy League field hockey history, Holmes-Winn said the groundwork was laid in the 2011 season when Princeton didn’t have the services of All-Americans Michelle Cesan, Kat Sharkey, Katie Reinprecht, and Julia Reinprecht, who all spent the year away from school training with the U.S. National team as it prepared for 2012 Summer Olympics. “We won the Ivy championship and made it the first round of the NCAAs that year and we competed unbelievably well against UConn, just barely losing that game,” said Holmes-Winn. “I think in terms of a coaching achievement, that was probably a better indicator that we had a strong enough infrastructure to be able to absorb and to carry on after losing such talent. It was a real testament to that leadership of that senior class in that year to be able to hold it together. I think it showed a high level of leadership and honestly set us up for what turned out to be a historic year in 2012.” In making history in 2012, Princeton was dominant, outscoring its foes 102-22, including a 45-1 edge in Ivy play. “We had extraordinary tal-
ent and extraordinary leadership, all the pieces were in place; we had our national players coming back, just contributing immensely in every way,” said HolmesWinn, who was named the national Coach of the Year that season. “We had a sensational staff. We had Nate Franks on board, who is the U.S.A. team analyst and there is a reason why. He is an incredible performance analyst and we had the benefit of his expertise and wisdom in the game. We had Michael Pallister coming into the fold who brought a great energy to our team. Myself and Melisa Meccage had been here for a bit at that point to provide that stability and continuity.” Holmes-Winn is rightly proud of Princeton’s ability to compete with the elite of the college game, reflected in seven trips to the NCAA quarterfinals over 13 years. “When you look at the Ivy League as a whole, the fact that the last non-Princeton team to win a first round game in the NCA A play was in 1983, it puts in context what we have done,” said Holmes-Winn, who is being succeeded by Carla Tagliente, the former head coach at the University of Massachusetts. “For us to operate nationally the way that we have done so consistently, to me that is the story. The fact that we are the only Ivy League team to crack into the national scene in any meaningful way is quite a testament to what we have been able to do at Princeton.” Princeton’s constant presence on the national scene has resulted in an unprecedented dominance of the Ivy League as the Tigers have won the league title 11 years in a row and in 12 of 13 seasons during Holmes-Winn’s tenure. “I think we do a lot of the
right things, there is a difference between being at a level of success and keeping your athletes interested and motivating, innovating,” said Holmes -Winn, who went 164-80 overall and 86-5 Ivy League in her tenure. “It is about the environment you create, I think that has been a big differentiator. We understand the factors that go into high level performance and we are constantly pushing that information to our athletes, explicitly and implicitly. It is in the fabric of everything that we do, from how we design training, what we choose to do, and when we do it. There is an art to that, there is a science to that, and I think we have the keys to that. I think that has been a large part of why we are successful.” That interest in sports performance made the move to WHOOP, Inc. a natural step for Holmes-Winn. The company produces a performance optimization system that provides athletes with a continuous understanding of strain and recovery to balance training, reduce injuries, and predict performance. “I have been really engaged in performance technology over the last four years; I have a masters in sports psychology and performance,” said HolmesWinn, who has developed an app that can help track and analyze performance data and notes that WHOOP has the resources in terms of hardware, software, design, and data expertise to greatly enhance that effort. “From an academic standpoint, this is definitely an interest of mine that I wanted to pursue. I just wanted more of my day to be occupied with that line of thinking. I was in a very small bubble at Princeton; now I think I am going to be able to use my skill set in a much broader group.” But while Holmes-Winn is broadening her influence, the impact she had in her 13 years at Princeton remains a
source of deep pride. “I will miss the players, for sure, being involved in their lives on such a meaningful level and being able to see their growth over the four years,” said Holmes-Winn, who plans to remain involved with the U.S.A. field
hockey program. “I spent a lot of time with them, starting with the recruiting process, and to see them develop as young women and take hold of their lives in such a powerful way is rewarding.” —Bill Alden
WINNING TIME: Kristen Holmes-Winn eyes the action from the sideline while guiding the Princeton University field hockey team. Holmes-Winn recently stepped down as the head coach of the program after 13 seasons which saw the Tigers go 16480 overall and 86-5 Ivy League. The highlight of Holmes-Winn’s run came in 2012 when she led the Tigers to the program’s and Ivy League’s first-ever NCAA field hockey title. During her time at the helm, Holmes-Winn coached Princeton to 12 Ivy League titles and 11 NCAA tournaments. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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PU Open Rowers Make Henley Semis
The Ivy League champion Princeton University open rowing team completed a memorable 2016 season with one final victory at the Henley Royal Regatta before being eliminated in the competition one race short of the Remenham Challenge final. Pr inceton reached t he semifinals of the Remenham Challenge Cup — the top field for women’s eights — by topping Molesey Boat Club by three lengths last Friday. That marked the first Henley win for the open women since 2004, when they reached the Remenham final. That was the goal again this year, but Saturday’s semifinal opponent proved too strong. The Leander Club and Tees Rowing Club defeated Princeton by 1¼ lengths to reach the final, where it lost to the Princeton Training Center, comprised of U.S. national team rowers. ———
Princeton Field Hockey Names Tagliente as Coach
Carla Tagliente has been named the head coach of Princeton University field ho cke y, t h e s cho ol a n nounced last week. Tagliente was the head coach at the University of Massachusetts for the last five seasons, most recently leading her team to the Atlantic 10 (A-10) tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament. She is succeeding Kristen Holmes-Winn who left Princeton to become vice president of performance science and optimization for WHOOP, Inc. B et ween 2012-15, Tagliente helped UMass to 57 victories, the sixth-most among all NCAA Division I field hockey programs during that period. That stretch included three appearances in the NCAA tournament, three Atlantic 10 championship titles and 10 victories over nationally ranked foes. During that time, she was awarded A-10 Coach of the Year and National Field Ho ckey C oache s’ A s s o ciation (NFHCA) Northeast Region Coach of the Year honors twice each. During her five-year tenure at UMass, Tagliente compiled a 64-44 record overall and 30- 6 conference mark. Prior to her time at UMass, Tagliente spent eight years in the Big Ten Conference, where she was associate head coach at Northwestern in 2009-10, an assistant coach at Michigan from 2006-08 and an assistant at Iowa in 200305. Before that, she was a volunteer at her alma mater, Maryland, in 2001-02. As a player at Maryland, Tagliente was a three-time f i r s t- t e a m N F H C A A l l American (1998-2000) and earned a third-team distinction as a freshman in 1997. A two-time finalist for the Honda Broderick Award, Tagliente was a member of Maryland’s 1999 NCAA championship team, and she held the school records for career goals (87) and points (187) until 2010.
3 PU Field Hockey Grads Make U.S. Olympic Squad
Former Princeton University field hockey standouts, Katie Reinprecht ‘13, Julia Reinprecht ‘14, and Kathleen Sharkey ‘13, have been named to the U.S. national team that will be competing in the 2016 Summer Olympics next month in Rio de Janeiro. In addition, performance analyst and former Tiger assistant coach Nate Franks ’07 will be part of the U.S. coaching staff in Rio. This is the second time that the Reinprecht sis ters will head to the Olympics while it’s the first goaround for Sharkey. During their time at Princeton, the Olympians were among just five players (all Tigers) in Ivy League field hockey history to earn four first-team AllIvy honors. Katie Reinprecht is fourth all-time in program history in points with 53 goals and 50 assists. She was a fourtime All-American and twotime NCAA All-Tournament player. In 2012, Reinprecht had one of the greatest seasons in field hockey history as she was the National Field Hockey Coaches’ Association (NFHCA) National Player and Mid-Atlantic Player of the Year. Her 29 assists that year are the most in a single-season in Princeton history. She was also the Ivy League Player of the Year in back-to-back years (2008-09). While at Princeton, Julia Reinprecht was a fourtime All-American and All-
Region player. Reinprecht was named to the NCA A All-Tournament team twice (2009, 2012). Some of her other accolades include the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year in 2013 and conference Rookie of the Year in 2009. Sharkey is the program’s all-time leader in points (245) and goals (107). She has the highest individual point totals for a season (85, 2012, 74, 2010) and set the single-game record for goals (6) and points (12) in a game (at Richmond, Sept. 10, 2010 ). The four-time All-American was the Ivy League Rookie of the Year (2008), Player of the Year (2010) and Offensive Player of the Year (2012). The U.S. will begin their final preparation for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in the Rio Send- Off Series against India and Canada (July 18-26) at Spooky Nook Sports in Lancaster County, Pa. The U.S. national team will open Pool B play at the Olympic Games with a faceoff against Argentina on August 6. ———
PU Fencing Star Holmes Medals at Pan Am Event
Princeton University fencing standout Katharine Holmes, who will be competing in the Olympic Games next month, took third individually and second with her fellow American épées at the Pan American zonal championships in Panama in late June. Holmes went 4-1 in pool competition and earned a bye into the round of 32 in the elimination bracket. She got past Diana Rodriguez of Colombia 15-11, Jocelyn Cruz of Mexico 15-6 and Rayssa Costa of Brazil 15-5 to set up a semifinal match with Venezuela’s Maria Martinez, which Martinez won 15-10. Americans took three of the top four spots, with Holmes tying with Courtney Hurley for third and Kelley Hurley defeating Martinez 15-10 in the final. The American team came within a touch of winning gold as a team, getting a bye to the quarterfinals and knocking off Mexico 45-19
and beating Brazil 45-30 in the semifinals. Canada then out-touched the American team 45-44 to take the gold. Holmes took the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons off from Princeton to train for a spot on the Olympic team, which she achieved earlier this spring. ———
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While at Maryland, Tagliente competed with the U.S. national team, eventually playing in 78 international games at the highest level while scoring five goals. She helped lead Team USA to silver medals at the 1999 Pan American Games and the 2001 Americas Cup, while also competing in the 2002 World Cup. In her first season with the U.S. National Team in 1997, Tagliente was named USFHA Female Athlete of the Year. Off the field, Tagliente was a three-time CoSIDA Academic All-America (19992001), including a firstteam pick in her final two seasons, and was selected to the NFHCA National Academic Squad all four years. She was also picked for the 2001 Atlantic Coast Conference’s prestigious WeaverJames-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship in addition to graduating summa cum laude. Tagliente has earned her Level III coaching accreditation, and in 2010, was named head coach of the USA Field Hockey U -19 Team. Following a long international playing career, she stayed involved with the USA Field Hockey program as coach of the illustrious A-Camp and the High Performance Center Midwest Regional Team. The Cortland, N.Y. native graduated from Maryland in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing and delivered the commencement address for Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Tagliente continued her graduate education at the University of Michigan and earned an MBA with high distinction from the Ross School of Business. ———
Princeton Football Staff Welcomes Back Thomas
Stephen Thomas is rejoining the coaching staff of the Princeton University football team, the program said last week. Thomas coached at Princeton for three years (2012-14) before taking a position with the Philadelphia Eagles as a defensive quality control assistant. During his three years at Princeton, the Tigers went 18-12, winning an Ivy League title in 2013. A 2006 graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo, Thomas played defensive back there and earned his degree in chemical and biological engineering. He went from Buffalo to SUNY Cortland, where he began his coaching career working with the defensive secondary for two seasons. During that time, Cortland won two conference titles and re ache d t he NCA A quarterfinal. “I’m thrilled to have Stephen back on our staff,” said Princeton head Bob Surace. “He comes in with terrific understanding of our defensive mentality, and he will add a wealth of knowledge that he gained in Philadelphia last year. Stephen played an important role on our Ivy championship team, and I know he’ll be a terrific leader for a really strong group of linebackers in our program.” ———
Tiger Track Alums Advance at U.S. Trials
Princeton University track alums Ashley Higginson ’11, Donn Cabral ’12, and Imani Oliver ’14 each advanced in their respective events last Monday in the 2016 U.S. Olympic Track Trials in Eugene, Ore. Higg i ns on s tar te d t he
SMART RUNNING: Princeton University distance running star Emily de La Bruyere shows her form in a cross country race. Last week, the recently graduated de La Bruyere was named to the 2016 Academic All-America Division I track & field/ cross country team as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Earning her degree from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, de La Bruyere is the recipient of the Michel David-Weill Fellowship and a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. She is pursuing a master’s in International Security in Paris. A three-time NCAA Regional qualifier, she doubled her senior year in both the steeplechase and the 5,000. A two-year captain, de La Bruyere is a three-time U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Association All-Academic and four-time Academic All-Ivy selection. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) day automatically qualifying with a third-place finish in heat 1 of three in the women’s steeplechase as 36 runners raced for 14 spots. Higginson led nearly the entire 3000 meters and the pack of three of Higginson, Bridget Franek, and Courtney Frerichs pulled away for the final two laps. The final is set for Thursday. Cabral won his heat of the men’s steeplechase at 8:26.96. There were only
two heats of the men’s steeple, a total of 24 to compete for 14 spots in Friday’s final. Cabral held the lead throughout and posted the fastest overall time. The final is slated for Friday. Oliver jumped a PR of 46’ 0 to place third in the qualifiers of the triple jump to be one of the 12 that advances to the finals. She was one of just three to jump over 46 feet. The final will take place Thursday.
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SHINING STAR: Princeton High football standout David Beamer fires a pass for the West team in the Sunshine Football Classic all star game last Thursday at The College of New Jersey. Beamer completed 16-of-18 -passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns to lead the West to a 31-6 win over the East. The Wheaton College (Ill.)-bound Beamer was named the MVP of the contest. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
West Rolls to 31-6 Victory in Sunshine Football As Hun’s Apuzzi, PHS Star Beamer Spark Offense Luke Apuzzi sensed that the West squad possessed the firepower to light up the scoreboard at the Sunshine Football Classic allstar game last Thursday evening. The team boasted star quarterbacks David Beamer of Princeton High and Malik Thompson of WW/P-N, hard-charging running backs Joe Immordino of Hopewell Valley and Rory Helstrom of PHS along with Hun star receiver Apuzzi. “I have played in the prep
school league and these are guys that I have heard about all year,” said Apuzzi. “We had a great bunch of guys and we were going to get after them on offense.” Apuzzi got on the same page with Beamer during the team’s practice sessions. “All week we were having a great connection and I just felt it coming into this game,” said Apuzzi. “I have heard about Dave all year. I have known him for a long time. I grew up
with him and I have known he is a great quarterback. I came out there with him and we connected.” The combination of Beamer to Apuzzi proved pivotal as the West rolled to a 31-6 win at the The College of New Jersey. Beamer competed 16-of-18 passes for 178 yards for two touchdowns, bot h caught by Apu zz i. Beamer also rushed for two TDs while Apuzzi ended up with three receptions in the game. Apuzzi was not surprised that Beamer emerged as the star of the game. “He accounted for four touchdowns tonight, you can’t say much more than that,” said Apuzzi, referring to Beamer. “It just shows you how accurate he was, how on point he was, and how much he meant to this team. He has done it all year and he just continued to do what he has been doing.” The first touchdown of the night for the West came when Apuzzi gathered in a Beamer aerial and raced 32 yards down the sideline for a score. “We worked on that play a lot of the time this whole week,” said Apuzzi, recalling the score which helped put the West ahead 10-6. “It was the only play I was in at a three-point stance at tight end. I ran a flag route and he put it exactly where it was supposed to be thrown. I had to make a move on a guy but the ball placement was terrific.” With seconds remaining in the first half, Apuzzi came up with another score as Beamer lofted a ball to him
in the corner of the end zone for a three-yard TD pass. “All week, he and I were working on that route so in the huddle, I told Dave, look at me,” said Apuzzi, who is heading to Williams College, where he will be playing for its football program. “He trusted me and I trusted him and it worked out.” Beamer, for his part, credited Apuzzi for stepping up. “Luke is a great player, he had to play tight end because we didn’t have a tight end for a while,” said Beamer. “He was able to come in and fill that role and that was a big piece in the scheme. He was open a lot so I got him the ball.” The West offensive scheme proved to be a good fit for Beamer. “This offense was great, everything that coach (Rob) Radice was trying to do, I was on the same page,” said Beamer, who found PHS teammate Helstrom for a 43-yard pass play in the third quarter which helped set up the West’s fourth touchdown of the game. “It was great meshing with all the guys and scheming the whole thing together. Ever ybody on this team made plays, t here were some throws that weren’t in the right spot and we had receivers go get it and keep that percentage up. All those guys on the field are great and that is why they are all stars. They made plays by themselves.” For Beamer, who is heading to Wheaton College in Illinois, making plays against all stars was an ideal prep for the start of his college football career. “It has been nice to get a
live look at a live defense,” said Beamer. “This is stuff I wou ldn’t nor mally get this time of the year and I would be going to camp kind of cold. This helps me sort of ramp up that part of my game.” In Apuzzi’s view, starring in the game was a good dress rehearsal for what he will be facing at the next level. “The opportunity to come out here and show what the
prep schools can do was a fun time,” said Apuzzi, who will be heading to Williams in late August for preseason camp. “It was bonding with a new group of guys. I feel like it is going to be a similar situation going up to college. I am going to have to work hard to earn the respect of others and do my best to get on the field and show what I can do.” —Bill Alden
IN GOOD HANDS: Hun School star Luke Apuzzi gathers in a pass for the West team in the Sunshine Football Classic all star game last Thursday. Williams College-bound receiver Apuzzi caught two touchdown passes from PHS quarterback David Beamer to help the West to a 31-6 victory. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Joining the Princeton National Rowing Association ( PN R A ) / M e r c e r Row i n g program as an 8th grader in 2010, Rena White emerged as a star for the club and set her sights on competing in college crew. By the time she was midway through her junior year at Princeton High in 2013-14, White was deeply involved in the recruiting process, focused on joining one of the east coast powers in the sport. But after competing in the Youth Nationals in Sacramento, Calif. in her junior year at PHS, everything changed for White when she visited Stanford University on the trip. It was love at first sight for White. “I think it was the overall impressiveness of everything they had,” said White, recalling her initial impressions of Stanford. “It was more a gut feeling that it was where I should I go.” White ended up committing to Stanford and matriculated there last fall. She went on to produce an extremely impressive freshman year, moving into the stroke seat for the women’s lightweight varsity 8 and helping the Cardinals to an undefeated season and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) national championship. After the season, White was named as a first-team All-American and was chosen as one of three recipients of Stanford’s Block “S” Outstanding Freshman Female Athlete Award. While things ended up well, White acknowledged that her freshman year wasn’t always a smooth ride. “Balancing the academics was tough at first,” said White. “You are there to get an education, you have class and work. You have to figure that out while having practice every day.” White showed toughness, moving into the stroke seat on the varsity 8 and excelling in that critical position, which sets the stroke rate and rhythm for the rest of the crew to follow. “It was a little intimidating, knowing that I had never raced at the collegiate level before,” said White. “We were lining up for our first scrimmage and it was just weird, having absolutely no idea what the competition was or what it would be like.” With the Stanford top lightweight 8 having won five of the last six IRA titles coming into the season, White had some battle-tested veterans to assist her. “Probably the biggest thing throughout the season was knowing the girls in the boat who had been there before that knew how to get it done no matter what,” said White. “It was really helpful.” The Cardinal boat got it done from the start, passing two early season tests as it prevailed at the San Diego Crew Classic and the Knecht Cup regatta on Mercer Lake in early April. “It was the first time that we were going to see Boston University all year and they were our major competition for the season,” said White, reflecting on the San Diego competition. “We were excited and nervous for it, having absolutely
no idea where we would stack up. It was crazy conditions. I wouldn’t say it was a great race but it was a really good way to start our season. The Knecht was really fun; to get to race on my home course was awesome. I think it was a pretty good weekend overall.” Coming into the IRA national championship regatta on Mercer Lake in early June, White and her teammates were looking to end the season on a high note. “We were cautiously optimistic; we started in the week or two leading up seeing some pretty good splits that we really hadn’t been able to hit all season,” said White. “We knew that our times were coming down so that was pretty exciting. I think the last three practices we had leading up to it were all really good so I think we knew the speed was there. All that was left to do was just execute the race.” Winning its opening heat at the IRA by more than 14 seconds to cruise into the grand final, Stanford executed in the championship race, holding off BU to win another national title, clocking a time of 6:40.480 with the Terriers second in 6:43.420. “Our starts were never our strongest thing,” said White. “The biggest part was to stay internal, knowing that we have speed but at the same time going out and competing.” For White, winning a national crown on the course where she first started competing in rowing was something she won’t soon forget. “As soon as I knew I was going to Stanford and that the IRAs were going to be here my freshman year, the prospect of being able to come back here to race was really special,” said White. In reflecting on the undefeated campaign, White believed the boat possessed a special mentality. “I think there was a lot of maturity, the girls who had been there before were really experienced and were really good racers,” said White. “We were always really responsive. If our coxswain
called a move, we were always able to execute.” Getting All-America recognition and earning the school’s prestigious Block “S” was icing on the cake for White. “It was a huge honor; I was really surprised and honored just to get it,” said White. “It is an amazing group of people. Being All American was exciting too, that was really awesome.” As she looks ahead to her sophomore season, White is hoping for another amazing campaign with the Cardinal. “I am excited for where our team could go,” said White. “We had a big recruiting class and we graduated only two seniors. I am looking to hit the ground running and trying to build off of what we did last year.” —Bill Alden
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Stroking Stanford Lightweight Crew to IRA Title, PHS Alumna White Enjoyed Amazing Debut Season
MAKING A SPLASH: Rena White powers through the water this spring in the stroke seat for the Stanford University women’s lightweight varsity 8 during her freshman campaign with the program. Princeton High alumna White led Stanford to an undefeated season and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) national championship. She was named as a first-team All-American and was one of three recipients of Stanford’s Block “S” Outstanding Freshman Female Athlete Award. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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GOING FOURTH: Members of the Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA)/ Mercer Rowing varsity women’s 8 plus coxswain crew enjoy the moment after placing fourth in the nation at the 2016 US Rowing Youth National Championships last month. Pictured, from left to right, are: senior captain Kate Hickey (Notre Dame High), sophomore Sara Hansen (WW/P-S High), junior Laila Shehab (Hopewell Valley High), senior Caitlin Cleary (Princeton High), senior coxswain Colleen Gillis (Freehold Township High), junior Katie Lustig (Council Rock North), sophomore Bridget Parker (PHS), senior Rachel Mumau (Millstone Township), and sophomore Mia Barkenbush (WW/P-S High).
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Although this spring marked Caitlin Cleary’s third year on the top women’s 8 for Princeton National Rowing Association (PNRA)/Mercer Rowing, she had to deal with plenty of change. After losing several key rowers from the boat that took second at the USA Rowing Youth Nationals in 2015, there were a number of new faces on the crew. In addition, the team had a new coach as Steve Baranoski succeeded Ted Sobolewski, who left Mercer to become associate head coach of men’s rowing at Northeastern. “We had a lot of turnover, it was definitely a slow progression this spring,” said Cleary, who graduated last month from Princeton High. “We started out a little shaky
and we had a lot more people in and out of the boat. We had more injuries than in the past.” Continuing to tinker with things, even after winning regionals, the boat ended on a high note, taking fourth at the US Rowing Youth National Championships last month on its home course at Mercer Lake. “We really pulled it together a few weeks before nationals, we had the lineup but we switched the seats around and that made a huge difference,” said Cleary. “We had all of our people at regionals but we switched the seats around so people were in different positions and it surprisingly made us a lot faster.” Cleary was in the middle of the changes, ending up in the five seat after rowing from two other spots on the boat. “I stroked in the beginning of the spring, then I was 6 seat up until we made the last change,” said Cleary. “I really liked 5 seat a lot. I liked being in the middle of the boat more; I could see what was going on. It worked out well for me and all of us.” Along with senior captain Kate Hickey, Cleary looked to provide leadership to get the boat to work together. “We had always been the youngest, even last year because we had a senior heavy boat,” said Cleary. “It was very different being the oldest ones on our way out. Towards the end of the season, we really bonded as a boat. I felt like the younger girls could gain a lot of knowledge from this experience like Kate and I did when we first made the varsity. We kind of looked to the older girls to see what we should do and how to row.” Coming down the stretch, the boat was rowing better and better. “There was a solid twoweek period right before nationals where we just dropped a lot of time,” said Cleary. “We really just figured it out.” Being at home for nationals was another plus for the Mercer rowers. “It was a huge advantage, I think if we had to travel we would have spent a lot more time being tired,” said Cleary. “We had a very young boat. We had three sophomores and two juniors, it is a lot of young girls and travel is really hard when you are younger.”
The Mercer boat got off to a good start at nationals, taking second in its opening heat, clocking a time of 6:28.940 over the 2,000-meter course, just over three seconds behind Saugatuck, the eventual national champion. “We had an amazing race in the heat; I think it was the best of the weekend,” said Cleary. “I don’t think the semis or the final were as good of races for us. If we had one race that was better, it was good that it was the heat, because we got a lot of confidence from that.” In the final, Mercer came in at 6:36.258 as it took fourth with Saugatuck posting a winning time of 6:29.482. “I feel that we did as well in the final as we could have, there wasn’t much room for improvement,” asserted Cleary. “That was a really solid race. I think we totally reached our potential. Medalling is really hard but we were right there, pushing the boats in front of us I was really happy with it and I think everybody else was too, just to be in there and be competitive. Coming in second last year motivated us a lot to do well because we thought we had to prove ourselves all over again, which is always a good mindset to be in.” Cleary’s experience with Mercer has helped her change her mindset, in and out of the water. “It has taught me that a huge amount of commitment is what can make your dreams come true, whatever they may be,” said Cleary. “It has taught me the responsibility you have to the people when you are on a sports team or working with them, whatever the case may be. You want to do as well as you can for them.” Cleary’s dream of rowing in college came true as she committed to Brown and will be joining its women’s crew team. “I wanted a really competitive program,” said Cleary, who is competing with the Mercer U-23 program this summer to help prepare her for Brown. “Success in rowing is what makes me really happy so I wanted that. I just felt like the team at Brown was a really good fit for me. I really like the coaches and their coaching styles. I felt like the school was also a good fit for me because of its stress on academic freedom. As a package, it was great.” —Bill Alden
Jesse Krasna has devoted himself to teaching and coaching. The former Ursinus College basketball standout teaches K-5 healt h and physical education in the Centennial School District in Warminster, Pa. and also helps to coach the boys’ hoops team at Council Rock North. He has also started his ow n business, Jesse K r as n a H o op s Tr a i n i n g (www.pureskillshoops.wix. com /pureskills ), through which he trains male and female players of all ages through clinics and private sessions. Krasna’s ability to help others play better was on display last Friday evening as he helped his Krasna Hoops Training squad to a 61-53 win over Ivy Inn in the Princeton Recreation Department Men’s Summer Basketball League. T h e s l i c k l e f t- h a n d e d guard scored five points as he focused on facilitating his teammates. “On this team we have a lot of scorers so I am happy to take a back seat and set guys up and even play less minutes if I have to,” said Krasna. “Some nights it might be my turn to step up and take more shots. We have got a lot of weapons and so I think we need to get everybody involved.” Having previously played for the PA Blue Devils and Winberie’s in the summer hoops league, Krasna utilized his Pennsylvania connections to form his current squad. “I trained a bunch of these guys a little bit and I know others from either playing with or against,” explained Krasna. “Some of them are younger siblings of good friends. We knew it was a good league and they were looking for a place to play. There are not many leagues like this that
are so organized. You know every night it is going to be a good physical game.” Last Wednesday, Krasna’s team had a rough night as it fell 63-57 in overtime to Majeski Foundation, The College of New Jersey men’s hoops entry in the league, to suffer its first loss of the season after four wins. “It was a dogfight, those guys play really well together,” said Krasna. “They moved the ball, they are really physical, and they have some shooters. We knew it was going to be a tough battle. Hopefully by the end of the season, when our guys are playing together a little bit more, we will be able to take them down.” K r as n a w as h appy to see his guys come bounce back with the hard-earned win over Ivy Inn two nights later. “Ivy doesn’t have quite as many younger guys but they have got a lot really smart veteran players that are strong, they put the ball in the hoop, and they are really crafty,” added Krasna. “I think it is good for a lot of our younger guys who are getting ready to play college ball to see how the game slows down a little bit for the veterans when they don’t necessarily have the legs that they used to have. Ivy is always a tough out.” In pulling away from Ivy and improving to 5-1, some of Krasna’s younger players starred as Matt Margolis of Ursinus scored a game-high 19 points with Babson-bound Jack Coolahan chipping in 17 and Zach Sibel adding 12 as he did some yeomen’s work on the paint. “Matt Margolis hit a lot of shots; Jack Coolahan is a really nice player and this was only his third game with us,” said Krasna. “Sibel is an animal. We have got a lot good pieces.” I n K r as na’s v ie w, t h e squad has a lot of potential
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forward. “I think for Princeton Little League 10s Showing Depth, Chemistry in Win Over Ivy Inn, going To:guys, ___________________________ our it is just continu- Win District 12 Opener ing to play more together so Krasna Squad Looking Strong in Summer Hoops Getting District 12 tour-
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we develop that chemistry,” asserted Krasna. “We have a lot of guys willing to share the ball. At times, because we are new with each other, we are not always in the right spot yet. We don’t have a feel for each other but it is starting to develop. I think we can put together a good run down the stretch here.” —Bill Alden
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The Lawrenceville School is hosting a youth football clinic on July 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boys and girls entering 5th through 8th grades are eligible to participate and newcomers to the sport are welcome. Students will take part in two practice sessions, emphasizing football fundamentals, and will hear from motivational speakers. The camp will be led by Lawrenceville varsity football head coach Harry Flaherty, a former NFL and Princeton University football player. While at Princeton, Flah er t y w as a t h re e - ye ar star ter at tight end and graduated with a degree in history. He was a free agent with the New Orleans Saints in 2011 and the Dallas Cowboys in 2012 before coaching as an offensive assistant for the University of Tennessee while earning a law degree. At the clinic, Flaherty will assisted by NFL veteran coaches who have played for the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs as well as the Canadian Football League’s Ottawa Renegades. Registration before July 1 is $20, $40 after, and includes lunch and a camp t-shirt. To register, or for additional information, one can contact coach Flaherty at hflaherty@lawrenceville. org or (732) 977-4820. ———
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Princeton Special Sports (PSS) will start registering players for its fall soccer program on June 30. Registration will close on July 30 or when the program reaches capacity. PSS offers youth sports programs to kids with special needs ages 6 and up. The soccer program will play on Sundays from noon to 1:30 in Princeton from September 11 through November 13. The season fee is $85; scholarships are available. For more information or to register online beginning on June 30, please go to princetonspecialsports.com.
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TRAINING SESSION: Jesse Krasna dribbles up court during 2014 action in the Princeton Recreation Department Men’s Summer Basketball League. This summer, Krasna has formed his own team, Jesse Krasna Hoops Training, and has guided the squad to a strong start as it improved to 5-1 with a 61-53 win over Ivy Inn last Friday. In other summer hoops action last Friday, Dr. Palmer edged Pediatric Therapy Solutions 54-53 and Rogue’s Gallery defeated Majeski Foundation 69-64. Krasna and Majeski are currently tied for first place in the league standings with Rogue’s Gallery and King’s Pizzarama just behind with 4-2 records. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Emily C. Chang In the early morning of June 29, Emily C. Chang peacefully departed to join our loving God in Heaven. She is reunited with her dearest sister Ruby and beloved mother Nellie Chen. Emily will always be remembered as the devoted and selfless mother who fearlessly left China with nothing — to give her family everything — a future filled with hope and opportunity. Emily has left behind a strong legacy, a family of four generations who lead their lives every day with the values that Emily has instilled in them from the start: love, kindness, generosity, and resilience. We will truly miss you Bama. Your spirit lives on within each and every one of us, and we owe everything to you. Thank you for your unconditional love. Emily is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Kern Chang of Langhorne, Pa. Also surviv-
ing are her children, Joseph W. of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; Eugene B. and Susan M. of Chicago, Ill.; and Ellen G. Chang of Yardley, Pa. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Kira S ch neider and Brandon Schneider; L aura Chang and husband Kevin Uttich; Jonathan Chang and fiancé Catherine Tan; Kristin Chang and Ryan Chang; and one great granddaughter, Elizabeth Uttich. E m ily’s fam ily is ver y grateful for the tremendous group of caregivers who have helped Emily and Kern in the recent years: Quena, Mary, Jennifer, Debbie, Nancy, Lori, Abby, and Joyce. A visitation and funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 5 at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. Richboro, Pa. The Committal service followed at The Princeton Cemetery, Princeton.
Princeton surrounded by her family. She was born Edith Joanne Scott, December 16 1943 to David Henry Scott and Joanne Waite Scott in Richmond, VA. She is predeceased by her parents and her brother. Edith was raised in Wenham, Mass. and her life path paralleled that of her devoted husband starting in the 1st grade. They eventually met in the high school band and dated throughout their college years. They were married in Wenham August 28, 1965, just prior to her husband’s entrance into medical school. She is survived by her four children: Timothy, Alan, Julie, and Laura as well as nine grandchildren: Sara, Kyle and Erin Howard; Kamala, Gyana and Mira Roberts; and Tessa, Kira, and Asher Leduc as well as seven of her eight siblings. Edie’s life was a testament to love. Her greatest joy was her family. She loved her children and her grandchildren whole-heartedly and shared her ability to nurture with many who needed a compass to weather a storm. She taught many how to mother and many more how to love just by being herself. When not busy with her children and grandchildren, Edie donated her time and resources to the community. She was a musician who played the flute and piccolo throughout her life. She and her husband were members of the Blawenburg band and even played a concert together just a few weeks before her death. She was a Master Gardener and a talented artist. Edie was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in March 2015. While her physical
body succumbed to the disease, her spirit never wavered. Throughout her treatment, she spread a message of kindness, caring, and hope. She created a “Rainbow Circle” to share with people her thoughts and experiences throughout her journey living with cancer. She connected with the natural world throughout her life and upon moving to New Jersey in 1974, she found the farm in Belle Mead. It was the place where her children, her garden, and her spirit thrived. She walked the field hand in hand with her husband throughout her life and most importantly during her cancer treatment. Because this connection was so important to her well-being she worked with D&R Greenway of Princeton to preserve this legacy. The next project she intended was to create a space for wellbeing for women with cancer at the D&R Greenway facility in Princeton. Edith’s family will host a Memorial Gathering for friends at Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman, NJ 08558, on Thursday, July 7, 2016 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, 47 Skillman Rd, Skillman, NJ 08558 on Friday, July 8, 2016 at noon with a reception immediately following at Cherry Valley Country Club. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent in support of the Edie’s Rainbow Circle: D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preser vation Place, Princeton NJ 08540 or online at www.drgreenway.org. Please be sure to write “in memory of Edie Howard.”
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ARE YOU HOPING TO SELL YOUR HOME to a young growing family who will cherish it and not tear it down to build a ‘McMansion’? Preferably 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms in Princeton boro/township, don’t mind putting some work into the house. Willing to spend up to $500,000. Please email NeedPrincetonHome@gmail.com or call Town Topics (609) 924-2200. tf
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NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE: HOPEWELL VICTORIAN • Deadline: 2pm Tuesday • Payment: All ads must be BORO pre-paid, Cash, credit card, or check. 06-15-4t Saturday June 9th, 8 am. Sponsored TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT: PRINCETON MOVING SALE: by Berrien City Neighborhood Asso• 25 words or less: $15.00 • each add’l word 15 cents • Surcharge: $15.00 for ads greater than 60 words in length. Dining set, kitchen table, 4 chairs, Open floor plan, hardwood floors, MACK’S WINDOW CLEANING: YARD SALE: Saturday July 9th from ciation. Multi-house yard sale in Ber- bedroom, recliner chairs, tools, snow fireplace, all appliances, washer/dryONE CAR GARAGE Windows & storm windows. Inside & City, Princeton just east $50.00 • 6 weeks: $72.00 • 3 Princeton, weeks:rien$40.00 • Junction 4 weeks: 6 month 9 am-3 pm. Harvard Circle, er, 2 BR,•finished attic, nice and yard, off-annual discount AVAILABLE: rates available. NJ. Gently used clothing, bedding, of NJTransit train station & tracks on blower, aluminum ladder, coffee street parking. $2,200/mo. + utilities. out. $8 each window. Fully insured. 1$10.00/week block from Nassau Street in All work guaranteed. Call (609) 924curtains, furniture, DVDs, CDs, Nin- Alexander, Berrien, table & more. Request information • Ads with line spacing: $20.00/inch • all bold face type: Lillie, Wallace, Available July 15, please call (609) Princeton available. Rent, $160/mo. tendo Games, Breyer Horses, medical equipment and more.
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Comfort and convenience in a serene location not far from Princeton in the Princeton Walk enclave. Living room/dining room, kitchen, family room, 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, fitness room, clubhouse, walking and bike paths. Living large in an elegant maintenance-free home. South Brunswick Township with a Princeton address - marvelous in every way. $498,000
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If “sophistication” married “convenience” you would get this elegant property in Constitution Hill! Situated on a premier lot, in a creme de la creme Princeton community, this home is ideal for every occasion. Perfectly placed, with privacy paramount, this three bedroom unit truly has it all---including an architect-designed sunroom addition with walls of glass. Able to accommodate virtually any size gathering, this home has probably the largest footprint in Constitution Hill. Living room has cathedral ceiling, skylight and gas fireplace, and is open to the dining room and sunroom, all with burnished oak floors. Many custom built-ins enhance the dining room, making entertaining a pure delight. Easy access to the bluestone terrace from the Master bedroom and sunroom add to the appeal of this warm and welcoming home. Eat-in kitchen is spacious, having lots of counter space and storage. The Master bedroom with both a walk-in and secondary closet, plus beautiful views from its many windows. There is an additional bedroom/study on the main level, as well. Upstairs, you will find a large loft, complete with a huge bedroom, full bath with skylight, and tons of windows. Overlooking the living room, the view is dramatic and fun. The configuration of this loft lends itself to being tremendously flexible, creating extra guest spaces when, and as, desired. Constitution Hill has staggeringly beautiful grounds, a pool and tennis courts. Large and lovely, this is a superb offering. $1,100,000
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We are pleased to present this Wilson model in Princeton Walk. Offered by its original owners, this property is simply top drawer! From the separate vestibule, with reconfigured entry to the garage, to the diagonal oak floors, you can tell a master designer has been at work. Sophisticated architectural features combine with decorative embellishments to create a one-of-a-kind environment in which to live. The deck has been enlarged to accommodate family and friends, and the professionally planted grounds serve to enhance the privacy and beauty of the lot itself. Step-down living room has a volume ceiling, which complements the rounded Juliet balcony and stairs. Walls of windows make this a light and airy room, and this feeling is carried through to the spacious eat-in kitchen. Granite counters, stainless top-of-the-line appliances, and greenhouse window enhance this specially designed space, with the family room conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen. Easy access to the oversized deck encourages entertaining and cook-outs! On this level is a study, and an exquisitely appointed powder room. Upstairs, the Master bedroom has a sybaritic bath, and custom closets. Two additional bedrooms complete the picture. South Brunswick Township, with a Princeton address. $579,000
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Here is a rare combination of an in- town location, and easy access to schools and the University. Riverside Drive is the perfect setting for this spacious house. Light and airy, with a cool catwalk on the second floor, overlooking the garden and terrace this is an exciting house. Hardwood floors are burnished to glowing perfection, and the volume ceilings in the living room and dining room emphasize the natural light and space of this lovely home. Eat-in kitchen and four bedrooms are also found on this level, as is a spiral back staircase leading to the lower level. Of course, there is a regular stairway, as well. Herringbone floors enhance the spacious family room, and there is easy access to the terrace and back yard. A sunroom serves as both a visual and physical connection between the garden and the family room. This is clearly a “10” location, with all of Princeton at your fingertips, including the bus to Manhattan, all shopping and everything Princeton has to offer right within reach! $795,000
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PRINCETON: Large, private, onebedroom apartment on Princeton estate. Magnificent gardens. Bright, elegant, newly redone. 18 windows, expansive views. New luxury kitchen, granite countertops. Washer-dryer, recessed spotlights, large closets, AC, Italian tile floors. Parking. (609) 924-4332. 06-29 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 CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf FOR SALE – 188 JEFFERSON ROAD Princeton, NJ. 3 BR, 2 bath, Plus Den. Ranch Style, Very Convenient Location, $745,000. Heritage Real Estate, (609) 731-1630. tf NEED SOMETHING DONE? Haul away brush, leaf clean up, gutter cleaning. We haul unwanted items from your attic, basement & garage. Call Jerry (609) 906-3038. 07-06 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 Call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf EXCELLENT BABYSITTER:
HOUSE CLEANING DELUXE: Experienced, English speaking. Residential & Commercial. Great references upon request. 20% discount. Free estimate. Regina & Manal: (609) 216-6558; (908) 848-9193. 07-06 PRINCETON BOROUGH: Large home on 2 lots in Western Section. Rolf Baughn Architects. Ballroom with a rosewood Steinway Grand Piano. Beautiful grounds with 2 large black oak trees, 100’ tall redwood, walled garden & Sylvan pool. A little work will turn this into the elegant mansion it has been when it was the scene of many great parties. 1.65M. Alison Covello, Gloria Nilson & Co. (609) 921-2600. 06-29-3t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 06-01-8t HOUSE CLEANING: European High Quality House Cleaning. Great Experience & Good References. Free Estimates. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Call Elvira (609) 695-6441 or (609) 213-9997. 06-22-7t J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. Call (609) 883-5573. 05-25-17 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!
With references, available in the Princeton area. (609) 216-5000 tf HOME HEALTH AIDE: 25 years of experience. Available mornings to take care of your loved one, transport to appointments, run errands. I am well known in Princeton. Top care, excellent references. The best, cell (609) 356-2951; or (609) 751-1396. tf
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Interior/exterior repairs, carpentry, trim, rotted wood, power washing, painting, deck work, sheet rock/ spackle, gutter & roofing repairs. Punch list is my specialty. 40 years experience. Licensed & insured. Call Creative Woodcraft (609) 586-2130 06-22-17 BUYING ALL WATCHES, diamonds, antiques, artwork, coins, jewelry, military, old trunks, clocks, toys, books, furniture, carpets, musical instruments, etc. Serving Princeton for over 25 years. Free appraisals. Time Traveler Antiques and Appraisals, (609) 924-7227. 04-20/07-06 PRINCETON OFFICE/ RETAIL FOR LEASE: 220 Alexander Road. Approx. 1,000 SF, High Profile Location, On Site Parking. $2,500 includes all utilities. Weinberg Management, (609) 9248535. 04-27-tf SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 05-04/07-27 THE MAID PROFESSIONALS: Leslie & Nora, cleaning experts. Residential & commercial. Free estimates. References upon request. (609) 2182279, (609) 323-7404. 04-06/09-28 NEED SOMETHING DONE? General contractor. Seminary Degree, 18 years experience in Princeton. Bath renovations, decks, tile, window/door installations, masonry, carpentry & painting. Licensed & insured. References available. (609) 477-9261. 03-09-17 AWARD WINNING SLIPCOVERS
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Pillows, cushions, table linens, window treatments, and bedding. Fabrics and hardware. Fran Fox (609) 577-6654 windhamstitches.com 04-06-17 SPRING CLEAN UP! Seeding, mulching, trimming, weeding, lawn mowing, planting & much more. Please call (609) 637-0550. 03-30-17 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. 08-12-16
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WE BUY CARS Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131 Ask for Chris tf STORAGE SPACE: 194 Nassau St. 1227 sq. ft. Clean, dry, secure space. Please call (609) 921-6060 for details. 06-10-tf NASSAU STREET: Small Office Suites with parking. 390 sq. ft; 1467 sq. ft. Please call (609) 921-6060 for details. 06-10-tf ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 07-31-16 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 DO YOU HAVE ITEMS YOU’D LIKE TO BUY OR SELL? Consider placing a classified ad! Call (609) 924-2200 ext 10 DEADLINE: Tues before 12 noon tf PIANO FOR SALE: Kawai Upright with bench. Cherry finish in excellent condition. (609) 240-1330. 07-06 YARD SALE: Saturday July 9th from 9 am-3 pm. Harvard Circle, Princeton, NJ. Gently used clothing, bedding, curtains, furniture, DVDs, CDs, Nintendo Games, Breyer Horses, medical equipment and more. 07-06 FURNITURE FOR SALE: Mid-century vintage modern furniture with bar/ china cabinet, bookcase/escritoire, & two more cabinets. Check http://cnj. craigslist.org/fuo/5653226629.html for photos. (609) 924-6481. 07-06 NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE: Saturday June 9th, 8 am. Sponsored by Berrien City Neighborhood Association. Multi-house yard sale in Berrien City, Princeton Junction just east of NJTransit train station & tracks on Alexander, Berrien, Lillie, Wallace, Scott, Harris & Springwood Streets. 07-06
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YARD SALE: at Princeton Community Village (PCV). Sale of household items, electronics, toys, furniture, etc. On Saturday, July 16 from 8:00 am– 2:00 pm. Rain date Sunday, July 17. Corner of Bunn Dr. & Karl Light Blvd, (across from Hill Top Park). 07-06 PRINCETON MOVING SALE: Dining set, kitchen table, 4 chairs, bedroom, recliner chairs, tools, snow blower, aluminum ladder, coffee table & more. Request information bethy0854@gmail.com 07-06 LET ME HELP YOU BUY A HOUSE: Seller pays commission. 47 years experience. C.J. Mozzochi, PhD. WEIDEL REAL ESTATE, 190 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540. (860) 368-9989 cell. 06-22-3t HOPEWELL BORO VICTORIAN TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT: Open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace, all appliances, washer/dryer, 2 BR, finished attic, nice yard, offstreet parking. $2,200/mo. + utilities. Available July 15, please call (609) 468-6769. 06-22-3t
CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf FOR SALE – 188 JEFFERSON ROAD Princeton, NJ. 3 BR, 2 bath, Plus Den. Ranch Style, Very Convenient Location, $745,000. Heritage Real Estate, (609) 731-1630. tf NEED SOMETHING DONE? Haul away brush, leaf clean up, gutter cleaning. We haul unwanted items from your attic, basement & garage. Call Jerry (609) 906-3038. 07-06 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 Call Roeland (609) 933-9240 or roelandvan@gmail.com tf EXCELLENT BABYSITTER: With references, available in the Princeton area. (609) 216-5000
ARE YOU HOPING TO SELL YOUR HOME to a young growing family who will cherish it and not tear it down to build a ‘McMansion’? Preferably 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms in Princeton boro/township, don’t mind putting some work into the house. Willing to spend up to $500,000. Please email NeedPrincetonHome@gmail.com or call Town Topics (609) 924-2200. tf ONE CAR GARAGE AVAILABLE: 1 block from Nassau Street in Princeton available. Rent, $160/mo. Call (609) 462-7719. 07-06 2 ROOMS FOR RENT: Princeton. Walking distance to everything. Call Nuria (609) 279-9242. 07-06 HOUSE CLEANING: Polish woman with experience. Good references. English speaking. Please call Iwona at (609) 947-2958. 06-15-4t MACK’S WINDOW CLEANING: Windows & storm windows. Inside & out. $8 each window. Fully insured. All work guaranteed. Call (609) 9241404 or (609) 393-2122. 06-22-3t PRINCETON: Large, private, onebedroom apartment on Princeton estate. Magnificent gardens. Bright, elegant, newly redone. 18 windows, expansive views. New luxury kitchen, granite countertops. Washer-dryer, recessed spotlights, large closets, AC, Italian tile floors. Parking. (609) 924-4332. 06-29 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
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 OFFICE SPACE TO RENT July 1 in The Princeton Professional Park on Ewing Street in Princeton. 600 Sq Ft suite with ample free parking in clean & well maintained atrium building. Call (609) 921-6610 for more information. 06-29-3t EDITOR/WRITER: Freelance proofreader, editor, writer, administrative assistant, researcher available to help businesses and individuals with your projects. Correspondence, reports, articles, novels, biography, memoir, etc. Call (609) 649-2359. 07-06-2t HOUSE CLEANING DELUXE: Experienced, English speaking. Residential & Commercial. Great references upon request. 20% discount. Free estimate. Regina & Manal: (609) 216-6558; (908) 848-9193. 07-06 PRINCETON BOROUGH: Large home on 2 lots in Western Section. Rolf Baughn Architects. Ballroom with a rosewood Steinway Grand Piano. Beautiful grounds with 2 large black oak trees, 100’ tall redwood, walled garden & Sylvan pool. A little work will turn this into the elegant mansion it has been when it was the scene of many great parties. 1.65M. Alison Covello, Gloria Nilson & Co. (609) 921-2600. 06-29-3t
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06-01-8t HOUSE CLEANING: European High Quality House Cleaning. Great Experience & Good References. Free Estimates. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Reasonable Prices. Call Elvira (609) 695-6441 or (609) 213-9997. 06-22-7t J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. Call (609) 883-5573. 05-25-17 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. tf JOES LANDSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 30 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations
SPRING CLEAN UP! Seeding, mulching, trimming, weeding, lawn mowing, planting & much more. Please call (609) 637-0550. 03-30-17 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. 08-12-16 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. 07-31-16
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NASSAU STREET: Small Office Suites with parking. 390 sq. ft; 1467 sq. ft. Please call (609) 921-6060 for details. 06-10-tf ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE: I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 07-31-16
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Email: joeslandscapingprinceton@ gmail.com Text (only) (609) 638-6846 Office (609) 216-7936 Princeton References •Green Company HIC #13VH07549500 05-04-17 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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BUYING ALL WATCHES, diamonds, antiques, artwork, coins, jewelry, military, old trunks, clocks, toys, books, furniture, carpets, musical instruments, etc. Serving Princeton for over 25 years. Free appraisals. Time Traveler Antiques and Appraisals, (609) 924-7227.
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04-20/07-06 PRINCETON OFFICE/ RETAIL FOR LEASE: 220 Alexander Road. Approx. 1,000 SF, High Profile Location, On Site Parking. $2,500 includes all utilities. Weinberg Management, (609) 9248535.
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This is a special one, so close to the charms of Hopwell’s galleries, antiques shops and eateries yet so uniquely a true gem. 609-737-1500 ID#6801850
NEW PRICE Franklin Twp. $644,999 Impeccably maintained, this 3300+ sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Emerald model with tons of upgrades located in Princeton Highlands is ready for its new owners! 609-921-2700 ID#6727338
Robbinsville $669,999 Upgrades galore! Washington Green this Cornell model features 4 BR, 2.5 Baths situated on a “park like seeting”. Great home to entertain your family and friends. Close to Rt.130-195,295 & Turnpike. Dir: Spring Garden to Canterbury, L to Pickering 609-921-2700 ID#6807165
NEW PRICE Rocky Hill $439,900 Rocky Hill – Commercial building - Village Residential Zoning. Truss construction with open floor plan. 609-921-2700 ID# 6768074
NEW PRICE West Windsor Twp. $460,000 Totally renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath, 2 car garage with workshop, finished basement & parklike backyard in Jefferson Park. 609-921-2700 ID#6745658
NEW LISTING West Windsor Twp. $759,000 Lovely Greenwich Federal Model in the Estates at Princeton Junction, “Heritage Collection!” 4 bed, 2.5 bths, 9ft ceilings, freshly painted, spacious maintenance-free deck, full, finished basement with entertainment area and office/study. 609-921-2700 ID#6814031
Hopewell Twp $800,000 Set on 3 acres, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with inviting front entry, light-filled breakfast room, comfortable great room, and much more this home offers all the amenities to settle in and relax. ID#6767134 609-737-1500
NEW PRICE Hopewell Twp $849,900 5BR, 3.5BA colonial in Elm Ridge Park. Formal LR & DR, Fam Rm w/ fireplace, gourmet kitchen. Master suite, finished basement & 3 car garage. ID#6754010 609-737-1500
NEW PRICE East Amwell Twp $899,000 88 private preserved acres on the Western edge of the Amwell Valley Ridge in the Sourland Mountain sits this 14 Rm, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 4000 sqft, custom built, muti-level styled home. ID#6777992 609-737-1500
Hopewell Twp $1,250,000 Welcome to “Fleurs d’eau” a country retreat built with an artist’s eye and deep respect for the environment. Tucked into a hillside overlooking an enchanting view sloping down to a classical reflecting pool set on 10+ acres. ID#6584032 609-737-1500
Hopewell Twp $395,000 High on a hill with spring/fall vistas of the Delaware River, sits this sunny 4 BR 2 bath home. ID#6767216 609-737-1500
Ewing Twp. $204,000 Darling, sunlit ranch in convenient Ewing neighborhood. 3 BR , master with half bath, hardwood floors, central air, oversized one car garage. full basement. ID# 6803311 609-737-1500
Hopewell Twp. $260,000 2 BR cottage. Kitchen with nook bar, Electric cooking. No garage, 2-car parking. Close to New Hope, Labmbertville, Frenchtown and I-95 ID#6798404 609-737-1500
04-27-tf SUPERIOR HANDYMAN SERVICES: Experienced in all residential home repairs. Free Estimate/References/ Insured. (908) 966-0662 or www. superiorhandymanservices-nj.com 05-04/07-27 THE MAID PROFESSIONALS: Leslie & Nora, cleaning experts. Residential & commercial. Free estimates. References upon request. (609) 2182279, (609) 323-7404. 04-06/09-28 NEED SOMETHING DONE? General contractor. Seminary Degree, 18 years experience in Princeton. Bath renovations, decks, tile, window/door installations, masonry, carpentry & painting. Licensed & insured. References available. (609) 477-9261.
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NEIGHBORHOOd YARd SALE: Saturday June 9th, 8 am. Sponsored by Berrien City Neighborhood Association. Multi-house yard sale in Berrien City, Princeton Junction just east of NJTransit train station & tracks on Alexander, Berrien, Lillie, Wallace, Scott, Harris & Springwood Streets.
YARd SALE: Saturday July 9th from 9 am-3 pm. Harvard Circle, Princeton, NJ. Gently used clothing, bedding, curtains, furniture, DVDs, CDs, Nintendo Games, Breyer Horses, medical equipment and more. 07-06
YARd SALE: at Princeton Community Village (PCV). Sale of household items, electronics, toys, furniture, etc. On Saturday, July 16 from 8:00 am– 2:00 pm. Rain date Sunday, July 17. Corner of Bunn Dr. & Karl Light Blvd, (across from Hill Top Park). 07-06
FuRNITuRE FOR SALE: Mid-century vintage modern furniture with bar/ china cabinet, bookcase/escritoire, & two more cabinets. Check http://cnj. craigslist.org/fuo/5653226629.html for photos. (609) 924-6481.
PRINcETON MOVING SALE: Dining set, kitchen table, 4 chairs, bedroom, recliner chairs, tools, snow blower, aluminum ladder, coffee table & more. Request information bethy0854@gmail.com
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RESIdENTIAL RENTALS: Princeton – $4000/mo. 4 BR, 2.5 bath house, LR, DR, kitchen. Great location. AVAILABLE SOON. Princeton – $3600/mo. Charming 3 BR, 2 bath house on beautiful farm not far from town center. Available now. Princeton – $1800/mo. 2 BR, 2 bath apartment. Rent includes HW & 1 parking space. Available now. Princeton – $1700/mo. 1 BR, 1 bath apartment. Parking for 1 car. Maximum occupancy 1 person. Available September 6, 2016. Princeton – $1650/mo. 1 BR, 1 bath, LR, kitchen. Heat & hot water included. Vacant. Available September 5, 2016.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: Princeton businesswoman, semiretired, seeks personal assistant with a strong work ethic, excellent keyboarding and Microsoft Word skill, plus research ability, to act as problem-solver, shopper, errand-runner, driver, in a friendly, home office environment. Must be high-energy, physically strong, and dog-friendly. Employer has two Ivy degrees, and interests in literary fiction and the arts. Three to four days/week. Hourly rate negotiable. Please send resume with cover letter to: Respond2ad@ comcast.net 07-06
Princeton – $1650/mo. Studio + kitchen & porch. Rent includes heat, hot water & 1 parking space. Available August 6, 2016. Princeton – $1600/mo. 1 BR, 1 bath, LR, kitchen. Rent includes hot water & 1 parking space. Available September 6, 2016. Princeton – $1500/mo. 1 BR, 1 bath apartment, LR, kitchen, Available now. Princeton – $1400/mo. Studio + kitchen. Rent includes heat, HW & 1 parking space. Available September 6, 2016.
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Superbly Located In Princeton (S-2 zone) this freestanding 4,527 sf building, built in 2008, has distinctive architectural features plus every efficient modern amenity. On .46 acres, it has outstanding local exposure, parking for 25 cars and is ideal for office, bank, or retailer. Virtual Tour: www.realestateshows.com/1333547
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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: 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
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Join us for our Summer Villa Open House Saturday, July 9th 10am-2pm
A Rare Gem! This Nottingham Villa with a full basement and den has come to the market at Princeton Windrows. This home was built and designed by one of the original owners at Princeton Windrows with many custom features not found on any other Villa. Cantilevered Bay style windows in the master bedroom and breakfast room. Hardwood floors in the common living areas. Built in bookcases adorn the living room with an 18th century fireplace mantle included with the home. The unfinished full basement is easily convertible to a guest suite or office with plenty of storage area remaining. Audiophiles delight in the built in speaker and stereo system throughout the house.
1 Larch Way Offered at $720,000
This gorgeous and rare “Winchester II” Villa with two bedroom, two baths and two car garage features gorgeous hardwood and a sunny exposure. Eat-in kitchen with a center island and a spacious dining room. Come discover what the active adult community and maintenance-free living at Princeton Windrows has to offer you today!
4 Conifer Court Offered at $465,000
If you’ve been thinking about continuing your life at Princeton Windrows, the area’s premiere Independent Living 55+ community, we’ve got great news. While our new villas, town homes and condominiums are 100 percent owned, properties are available through resale. Special incentives, including payment of the rest of the years monthly service fees and property taxes, being offered on select homes The time has never been better to own a maintenance free villa.
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Location, location, location! Conveniently located in close proximity to the front of the main Windrows Hall, with easy access to the fine dining rooms and bustling social activities and amenities Princeton Windrows offers, this 2 bedroom/2 bathroom Worcester-style Villa presents a unique opportunity to the discerning buyer. A landscaped patio backyard and the largest Master Bedroom suite offered in any floor plan at Windrows, all accented by upgraded top-down/bottom up window blinds, create a beautiful space for your new home.
4 Birchwood Court-Offered at $385,000
This rare and gorgeously upgraded three bedroom three bath “Cambridge II” Townhome offers a convenient location and spacious living for the discerning buyer. This exquisite home boasts a custom gourmet kitchen with top of line appliances, countertops, and cabinets. Mercer tile surrounds the custom Montigo gas fireplace. Hubbardton lighting accents the home. Meticulous custom landscaping surrounds the patio area. This property is a short, straight walk to Windrow Hall, where resident-homeowners enjoy all the wonderful amenities that Princeton Windrows has to offer. ELEVATOR INCLUDED!
5 Green Leaf Court Offered at $540,000
This beautiful and rare 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment condominium sits in a beautiful location on the 2nd floor, with easy access to the wonderful amenities available at Princeton Windrows. Featuring an upgraded kitchen countertop, carpet throughout, and a gorgeous sunny outdoor patio space, this property offers the tasteful comfort and convenience to truly enjoy all that Princeton Windrows has to offer.
2227 Windrow Drive Offered at $480,000
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HOPEwELL TwP., This elegant yet comfortable home makes a relaxing retreat from the hustle & bustle of today`s world. A taste of the country but minutes from downtown Princeton and Hopewell. $999,000
LAwRENCEvILLE, Welcome to Village of Lawrenceville. This singlefamily, semi-detached home has 1st-flr LR, sitting rm, DR, kitchen, & 3 lg 2nd-flr BRs & BA, plus garage. $265,000
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)
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PRINCETON, This beautiful end-unit is one of the largest in Queenston Commons with 4 BRs plus an office & a master suite on the first floor. Walk to town, university & shopping center. $596,000
PRINCETON, Close to schools, University and walking distance to downtown, this home offers an inviting front porch, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. $699,000
Linda Twining 609-439-2282 (cell)
Ingela Kostenbader 609-902-5302 (cell)
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PRINCETON, This 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial is set on 2 acres of lndscpd grounds with old-growth orchard trees, cstm-designed pool & concrete patio. Dir: Mercer Rd to Gallup Rd to Talbot Ln. $1,225,000
PRINCETON, This 5 BR home was completely transformed, with 2 acres, heated salt water pool, new kitchen, granite tops, high-end applcs. and 3 FPs. Dir: Cherry Hill Rd to Stuart Rd. $1,649,000
Beatrice Bloom 609-577-2989 (cell)
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