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Since the August 20 death of 24-yearold Colin Simonelli of Princeton, who was found “unresponsive” at 2 p.m. in the shallow part of the main swimming pool at Community Park, the most pressing question has been how this could have happened on a busy Saturday afternoon with 12 lifeguards on duty, two at the main pool. According to the town’s spokesman, municipal administrator Marc Dashield, the matter is currently under investigation by the Princeton Police Department. A preliminary autopsy has been completed, but no information about any cause of death is likely to be announced until there are toxicology results, which could take “between six and eight weeks.” In the words of the original release, “pool personnel initiated life-saving efforts rescuing Mr. Simonelli from the pool and beginning medical treatment. The Princeton Police Department along with the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad responded and assisted with lifesaving efforts. Mr. Simonelli was transported to the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro where he was pronounced deceased later that evening.” Interviewed by telephone, Princeton Council’s liaison to the recreation department Jo Butler pointed out that Colin was a pool member, an active user, and a good swimmer, and that there appeared to be no evidence of “horseplay” or “foul play.” She called it “a tragic event not just for the family but for the community,” and praised Gary DeBlasio at Corner House for being available 24/7 for small group meetings or one-on-one with lifeguards or anyone else at the scene who might be in need of counseling. The death appears to be the only such water-related fatality since the pool opened in 1967. According to the obituary Town Topics received by way of Mather Hodge Funeral Home, Mr. Simonelli was born in Princeton where he was a lifelong resident except for three years in Pittsburgh. He was “a lovable and loving son, grandson, brother, cousin, and friend, whose heart, laughter, compassion, and courage will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.” Mr. Simonelli was a 2010 graduate of Princeton High School majoring in philosophy and social policy at UMass Boston. His mother Susan Simonelli says “Colin
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Over the last two weeks, Princeton High athletes have been gearing up for the upcoming fall season, undergoing grueling practice sessions from the Valley Road complex to the turf field on campus. But as last Monday morning dawned sunny and clear, a pall was cast over the school and fields as the news that John Miranda, the district’s popular Athletic Director and Supervisor of Health and Physical Education, had passed away. In a statement issued Monday on the Princeton Public Schools website, it was revealed that Mr. Miranda, 57, died “suddenly” on August 28. He had taken a leave of absence this past spring due to health issues. The stocky, silver-haired athletic director was a constant presence on the sidelines of PHS games, chatting affably with players, coaches, and officials alike as he oversaw the action. Mr. Miranda, a native of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, who competed in football, baseball, and track at Riverside High, had been with the Princeton Public Schools since 1993, starting as a business education teacher at PHS before becoming Athletic Director and Supervisor of Health and Physical Education in 2005. He served as the head coach of the
PHS baseball team from 1996-2004, mentoring a number of players who went on to enjoy successful college careers. As Athletic Director he oversaw the installation of a new turf field and track. He actively supported the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, attending induction dinners and soaking up the experiences related by the alumni. He spearheaded the homecoming initiative that started three years ago, featuring Friday night football under the lights and a number of other alumni activities. According to School Superintendent
Steve Cochrane Mr. Miranda’s “unexpected passing is a huge loss to our athletic community, to our district, and to all of us who cared about him. While John was out on leave through much of last year when the Athletics 2.0 Committee was meeting, he was always in our thoughts and, indeed, served as inspiration for many of the recommendations. He returned from leave this summer energized and excited to implement the new philosophy and new ideas.” In the view of Bob James, the Continued on Page 6
With School Opening, Superintendent Cochrane Wants Students To See Beyond Sound Bites Has there ever been a more challenging time to prepare young people to enter and engage with the world they will be living in? That’s the job of the Princeton Public Schools, and Superintendent Steve Cochrane has some ideas about how to do it. “The reality is, we live in a post-Ferguson, post-Dallas, post-Nice world, and our students are looking to make sense of that world,” Mr. Cochrane said. “It’s our job to help them.”
“They want to have conversations about race, religion, and culture,” he continued, “and we have a responsibility to facilitate those conversations. We also have a responsibility as educators to explore our own understandings and biases about race and culture.” Mr. Cochrane discussed the schools’ role in the troubled current day political climate, emphasizing the educational opportunities afforded by election-year Continued on Page 13
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Senior Living Making Meals in Seniors’ Kitchens Is “Like Thanksgiving Every Time” Most people associate food insecurity with people of limited means. But lacking regular access to healthy, home-cooked meals is a situation in which the elderly, even those with generous incomes, frequently find themselves. Just ask Gretchen Godwin, whose company Baguette’s Feast cooks nutritious meals in the kitchens of 20 clients in the Princeton area. Operating in collaboration with the Princeton Senior Resource Center, Ms. Godwin has spent the past year not just preparing food for her customers who might not be fit enough to shop and cook for themselves, but listening to their stories, sharing a cup of tea or a piña colada, and learning about their lives. It has been eye-opening. “One man worked with Alan Turing on The Enigma Project,” she said. “Another, who is 95 and is still at the Institute for Advanced Study, is world-renowned for what he does. Then there’s a lady who is 100 and was a nurse during World War II on the front lines. She still
lives alone. I go once a week and have a glass of wine with her. I play gin rummy with another one. These are fascinating people.” Ms. Godwin and her husband, a graduate of Princeton University, lived on a farm in a remote area of Colorado before moving to Princeton to raise their family in 1989. She worked for an ophthalmology group for 15 years, then bought her own emergency call center, which she later sold. She currently works 6 p.m. to midnight for Night Nurse Inc., a Massachusetts-based triage company, handling adult emergency calls. That leaves daytime — she is one of those people who need less sleep than most — for cooking. Ms. Godwin grew up in a military family. Her mother, who had been a nurse, became a gourmet cook as the family moved to and from locations all over the globe. When her mother died in 2006, Ms. Godwin was left w ith her 80 cookbooks. “She was like an artist,” Ms. Godwin said. “But she would never let me in the
kitchen. I would just watch from afar.” It was the cookbooks and the inspiration of Ms. Godwin’s father, an octogenarian who regularly “adopts” people 10 years his senior in his adult communit y, that made her start thinking about cooking for others. Then, her daughter told her about a drop-in chef for seniors, using five-star restaurant chefs, that she heard about on NPR ( National Public Radio). After determining that the chef service did not have franchises, Ms. Godwin decided to start her own venture. Cooking in clients’ kitchens allows her to avoid the many regulations that would be involved were she preparing the meals in her home. But it also adds to the experience she provides. “By cooking the meals in people’s kitchens, they can smell the wonderful aromas,” she said. “It’s like Thanksgiving every time I’m there. We talk. I play Hawaiian music and wear my special apron. I get as much pleasure out of it as they do.”
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Lawrenceville junior Nikhil Gopal earned the grand prize in this year’s annual Mercer Science and Engineering Fair held at Rider University. The award for the project, Point of Care Testing for Malaria Using a Smartphone and a Microfluidic ELISA Chip, allowed him to enter the Intel International Fair along with over 1600 finalist where his project took second place in his category. Nikhil is now one of 16 global finalists in the annual Google Science Fair, an online competition for students ages 13 to 18. Here
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A Community Bulletin Visit www.towntopics.com to watch videos of the latest Princeton Council, Planning Board, and Zoning Board Meetings. Library Board Meeting: The Princeton Public Library holds a special meeting of its Board of Trustees on Wednesday, August 31 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda includes recommendations for a contract award for carpet tile. The library is at 65 Witherspoon Street. Mercer County ID Card Program at the Princeton Public Library on Thursday, September 1 from noon to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. All Mercer County residents are eligible for the community ID card. The photo ID may be used at social service agencies, schools, clinics, parks, post offices, and libraries. The card is issued by the Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund. www.laldef.org. YMCA Shut-Down Week: The YMCA is closed through Monday, September 5 for its annual cleaning and refurbishment, and will reopen September 6 at 5:30 a.m. In the meantime, Princeton University’s Dillon Gym is open to Y members who sign a waiver form. Free Nutrition Program: “Bringing Our Farm to Your Table” at McCaffrey’s Supermarket on Wednesday, September 7 at 6:30 p.m. Dietician Jill Kwasny and produce specialist Tony Spenillo will answer questions and provide samples of fresh, local, and seasonal produce. RSVP by calling (609) 750-7713. Evening of Remembrance: St. Paul Parish and the Knights of Columbus honor the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on September 10, 6:30 p.m., at St. Paul Parish, 214 Nassau Street. A display of more than 3,000 flags on the front lawn begins September 8. CASA Needs Volunteers: The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Mercer County will hold a one-hour information session on Wednesday, September 7 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, September 13 at 5:30 p.m. at 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing. Call (609) 434-0050. Princeton PFLAG and Transgender-Net meeting at Trinity Church, 33 S. Mercer Street in Princeton on Monday, September 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. The topic of discussion will be body image amongst LGBT youth. Learn more at www.pflagprinceton.org. First Baptist Church of Princeton will hold a Fish Fry and Book Bag Giveaway on Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 dinners include fried fish, potato salad, peas, bread, and cake. For more information, call (609) 924-0877. The Parkinson Alliance will host a 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run at the Carnegie Center in Princeton on Saturday, September 24 at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds support Parkinson’s disease research. To register, visit www. cc5k4pd.org. Princeton University Architecture Tour: On Saturday, September 24 at 10 a.m., the Historical Society of Princeton will hold a two-mile campus walking tour including historic buildings like Nassau Hall and brand new structures such as the Princeton Neuroscience Institute/Psychology facility. $10, reserve a space at www.princetonhistory.org.
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longtime president of Friends of Princeton Athletics and a member of the PHS Hall of Fame, Mr. Miranda made a special impact on the district and its athletes. “John went above and beyond his duty as an administrator,” said James, as quoted on the school website. “He was a huge fan and loved to see our students do well.”
Mr. Miranda earned a MA in education from Temple Un iversit y and a B S in bu s i n e s s ad m i n is t r at ion from Wilkes College. Prior to becoming a teacher, he was a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. As a member of the United States Marine Corps Reserve, he served several tours of duty in Iraq. He is survived by his wife, Jean; and his three sons,
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RELIVING THE REVOLUTION: The Princeton Battlefield celebrates the upcoming 240th anniversary of the Battle of Princeton on Saturday, September 24 with a day of demonstrations, lectures, reenactments, and numerous other activities representing colonial life, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting with the 43rd Regiment’s Royal Artillery. Author Patrick O’Donnell, who wrote “Washington’s Immortals,” will be on hand. Music for children and adults, spinning weaving, cooking, and a display of American Revolution swords are among the attractions. Visit ThePrincetonBattlefieldSociety.org for a full schedule. (Photo by John Lien)
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“It has so many helpful benefits. I’m 75 years old. I’ve been doing it for 14 years. I do it for stretching. I do it for strength. And I do it for the serenity. I’m here today because I saw it advertised, and I just thought what a wonderful way to practice yoga outside, especially at a beautiful property like Morven.” —Patricia Luce, East Windsor
“Well, it makes me feel great and it totally relaxes me. Being a mother of two little girls, it’s a chance to take some time for myself. It’s something my husband supports me on while he watches the kids. I love it. At the end of a class, it’s heaven. I attend Butler Yoga in the Princeton University Graduate School.” —Fabi Pineda, Princeton
“I practice yoga because you can do it anywhere. I can do it in my room and I don’t need equipment. It helps give me great awareness of my body, including keeping stress levels in check. I think it’s a great way to manage that. I do a lot of YouTube yoga.” —Isabel Morris, Princeton University Graduate Student
“I practice yoga for balance and flexibility. I have osteoporosis. And as I’m aging, I find it’s a great way to help me with balance and flexibility issues. I’ve been doing yoga since the early 1990s when I learned about it at a spa in southwestern Utah. I take yoga classes now at Retro Fitness.” —Ramona Schilling, East Windsor
“I practice yoga at Princeton University’s Dillon Gym. There is a weekly gentle yoga class that I attend as often as I can. It’s really just a relaxing way to exercise and to take time for myself. I’m just trying to be very mindful of my body and my health, which is why I got into yoga.” —Marcella Melara, Princeton University Graduate Student
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from there,” said Ms. Diehl, who majored in art history in college. “And Paul knew someone who ran a school in Haiti. The connections were made and we got to go. It turned out to be a wonderful experience. The kids were so enthusiastic.” The CEMUCHCA camp is held each summer on the grounds of Saint Barthelemy School, a primary and secondar y academy run by an Episcopal priest. Mr. Manulik taught youngsters and adult teachers the Suzuki Method, which applies the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music. Ms. Diehl, who speaks French and Creole, acted as a muchneeded translator while also teaching beginning piano Continued on Next Page
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GETTING INTO GEAR: Cyclists are getting ready for the fifth annual Sourland Spectacular, which benefits the Sourland Conservancy, on Saturday, September 10. There are challenging routes for serious cyclists as well as shorter alternatives for more casual bikers. Routes begin at the Otto Kaufman Community Center on Skillman Road. SAG services and designated rest stops are part of the rides, which start between 7 and 10 a.m. and finish in time for lunch at the community center. Registration is $50 ($25 for children 12-16). Visit www.sourlandspectacular.com.
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and English. Learning was a communal effort, with private lessons and practices for orchestra sections being held in close proximity. That made concentrating more of a challenge, but the students’ focus and drive impressed their teachers. The school is near a town with dirt roads and a central water pump rather than running water. Despite the poverty, a communal spirit is constantly in play. “These kids don’t have a lot of opportunities to learn great skills in playing the violin, but they were so enthusiastic and ambitious,” Mr. Manulik enthused. “A nd they learn quickly. If there was any slack time, they would come up and ask me for help. They were so eager to learn. They just want to be successful at what they do.” O t her teachers at t he camp came from different regions of the United States as well as Denmark, Brazil,
Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Some 200 students attend from all over Haiti three weeks each summer. CEMUCHCA offers music instruction year-round. “They have very little opportunity for extra-curricular activities other than soccer,” said Ms. Diehl. Her husband added, “What is different about them is that they love just being in a group. And that is a big motivating factor.” The couple hopes to return to the school in the future and have encouraged colleagues to go. “There is very little government support there,” said Ms. Diehl. “People are really on their own. They need help but they are so willing to help themselves.” Mr. Manulik said, “They almost do not have a government. It’s a very eye-opening situation. But everyone we worked with was delightful. They are very light-hearted, fun-loving, and chatty. Despite the odds and the struggles, they want to do well.” —Anne Levin
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Pick-your-own apple season at Terhune Orchards has arrived along with the beginning of the school year. The official kickoff takes place at the Van Kirk Road orchard on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Saturday on, the orchard will be open every day for apple picking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, through October. Jonamac and Jonathan apples are the first apples available for picking at Van Kirk. The Jonamac is ideal for packing lunches and good for making applesauce. The Jonathan is a good apple for making pies, with crisp and mildly tart flesh that is also good for eating fresh. Throughout the season, a dozen varieties will be available for pick-your-own. Depending on the season, there will be Empire, Fuji, Macoun, Granny Smith, and Red and Golden Delicious. Visit terhuneorchards.com for more information.
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Sixth Annual McCarter Block Party Marks Beginning of 2016-2017 Season
To the Editor: On the evening of August 24 the front lawn of McCarter was a sight to behold as more than 2,000 members of our community gathered to celebrate the beginning of our 2016-17 season. The 6th Annual Block party was a tremendous success as partygoers enjoyed the music of the Philadelphia Jazz Orchestra; took behind the scenes tours of our Matthews stage; enjoyed terrific food from the 11 restaurant vendors and food trucks or even had an ice cold craft beer in our beer garden. We can’t think of a better way to begin our season than by throwing open our doors and having a party on our front lawn! Of course it takes many hands to make it all happen and I would like to thank the remarkable volunteers from Bloomberg L.P. who came out to lend a hand at our arts and crafts tables; and also offer thanks to the people at Art Sparks and Princeton Face and Body Art for donating their time, talent, and supplies. Thanks also to the members of the Princeton University Security staff who helped us with traffic flow and public safety. Thank you to our immediate neighbors who graciously accommodated the road closures needed around the theatre to make room for the food trucks and our other activities. Finally, I would like to thank and acknowledge the hardworking staff and volunteer team at McCarter. Everyone from our production crew to the education teaching artists look forward each year to the event and have a hand in making it a success. Emily Mann and Bill Lockwood have put together another fantastically compelling artistic season at McCarter. Beginning on September 9 with our first play, the world premiere of Bathing in Moonlight by Nilo Cruz, McCarter will be the place to be for engaging entertainment this season. We have a new production of A Christmas Carol, a great line-up of dance and music performances and plans are in place for another spectacular gala in the spring featuring a concert by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. We are grateful to be a part of this engaging and wonderful community, to have the support of so many in the community, and are so proud to be a home for the arts here in Princeton. TIMOThy J. ShIELdS Managing director
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F e a t u r e d p o e t s M a xi n e S u s m a n a n d Ke i t h O’Shaughnessy will read from their works followed by an open-microphone session when Princeton Public Library hosts Poets at the Library on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Ms. Susman’s poems are about nature, art, far-flung places, and family. She taught literature and writing at Rutgers and was a professor of English at Caldwell University. After retiring, she taught poetry writing at the Princeton Adult School and the Evergreen Forum, and now teaches poetry and short story courses at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of Rutgers University. She is a longtime member of U.S. 1 Poets’ Cooperative and belongs to the Cool Women poetry performance group. She has published six chapbooks. Mr. O’Shaughnessy is the author of Incommunicado, w inner of the inaugural Grolier discovery Award. his second book, Last Call for Ganymede, was a semifinalist in 2014 for The New Criterion Poetry Prize. he teaches literature, creative writing, and composition at Camden County College. Poets at the Library is cosponsored by the library, delaware Valley Poets and U.S. 1 Poets’ Cooperative. It is presented with support from the National Endowment for the humanities: Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this programming do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the humanities.
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GETTING BUGGY: Saturday, September 10 is the day for the 14th annual Insect Festival sponsored by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County. From 1-4 p.m. at Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road in Hopewell Township, check out all manner of bugs with games and activities highlighting their importance in our lives. There’s even a Big Bug Band with a sing-along accompanied by “kid-made” instruments. All of this is free and held rain or shine. Visit mgofmc.org for more information.
The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Middlesex County Regional Chamber and European American Chamber will hold the inaugural 2016 Global Business Summit, “Engaging Connections and Meaningful Opportunities on a Global Scale.” This tri-Chamber regional Global Business Summit will take place on September 29 at the DoubleTree Princeton from 8-11:30 a.m.
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Keynote speaker is Johan Firmenich from Firmenich Industries, president of the Firmenich Charitable Foundation. Firmenich is the world’s largest privatelyowned fragrance and flavor company. The event will also present a panel discussion featuring global business resources and success stories with panelists from the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Herman Transportation, and Davion Inc. The panel will be moderated by Maybelle Jadotte, Sr. Manager of Business Continuity for the Port Authority of New York, New Jersey ( Pa.). In addition, several international groups will have exhibit areas featuring international business representatives. “We are pleased to partner with the Middlesex and European American Chambers of Commerce to announce the inaugural Global Business Summit. Our Global Opportunities Program has grown exponentially in the last two years with over 400 people in attendance at our 2015/2016 events. We are proud to continue to provide resources for international and domestic companies to increase their trading business connections. We look forward to our Summit becoming the catalyst for companies to further grow their business internationally,” said Peter Crowley, president and CEO of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Summit demonstrates the strength of a partnership between the Middlesex County Regional Chamber and the Princeton Regional Chamber, fur thering the goal to promote and expand international outreach and success for businesses engaging in global endeavors. “As a result of the Global program partnership with t h e P r i n c e ton Re g ion a l
Chamber of Commerce, the business corridor between New Brunswick and Princeton continues to experience tremendous growth in international business opportunities and we are thrilled to be leading that growth,” said Lina Llona president and CEO of the Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Global Opportunities Program and Summit are designed to bring together resources to help those who are exporting goods and services both regionally and internationally. Adding to this goal, the agenda will also include networking time, exhibitors, and business resource vendors designed to specifically aid attendees in facilitating their international trade business. With a combined membership base of over 2,500 companies representing over 450,000 employees, the Global Opportunities Program is the largest Chamber business program supporting international outreach for companies in the state. Tickets for members are $45 early bird rate until September 1 and include keynote, panel presentation, networking, global business resource exhibitors and experts, and hot breakfast. Sponsorships and exhibitor tables are still available. The event is sponsored by HSBC, PNC Bank, NAI Fennelly, and Porzio Bromberg & Newman P.C. Direct inquiries to Gina Guarino, Princeton Regional Chamber Marketing and Events senior manager, at (609) 924-1776, ext. 108 or gina@princetonchamber. org, or Craig Schlosser, Middlesex Chamber vice president, at (732) 745-8090 or craig@mcrcc.org. Further information about the event can be found at www.princetonchamber.org.
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political events. “Politics is often presented in sound bites,” he said. “We want our students to see past the sound bites and engage in a deeper degree of analysis.” Asserting the public schools’ responsibility to prepare students to be active citizens, Mr. Cochrane stated, “The presidential election gives us a powerful vehicle through which we can do that.” He went on to explain, “As the election unfolds, we can help our students not only gain greater insight into key social, economic, and political issues, but also examine those issues in a balanced way. Through the election we can help our students better understand how a democracy works and how compromises are struck.” In an interview by email, Mr. Cochrane went on to discuss the changing face of the athletics and physical education programs and recent recommendations of the Athletics 2.0 Committee. Focusing on the core values of joy of sport, education through athletics, community pride, and athletic achievement; the athletic program “provides important opportunities for students to develop physically, socially, and ethically,” according to Mr. Cochrane. Among many recommendations from the committee were the following: upgrading of the Community Park field and developing a new field, both in partnership with the Recreation Department; establishing new fields by closing and sodding over Walnut Lane to create a single campus between the middle school and the high school; providing artificial turf on the upper field at the high school and on the Valley Road field; improving the current turf field with electricity for concessions, a permanent concessions booth and permanent bathrooms; providing a locked fence around the turf fields to protect them from overuse; selling corporate advertising for display around the turf field; dedicating space for wrestling and fencing in a possible high school expansion; and developing consistent operational and financial guidelines for all booster clubs. “With more than 1000 students participating in our athletics programs, 6-12, we wanted to elevate our efforts to provide the very best conditions for competing and, most importantly, for learning,” Mr. Cochrane said. Recommendations from the Athletics 2.0 committee will go to the School Board for further discussion and possible action. Many of the proposed facility improvements would require a voter referendum. The recommendations have been shared with the Student Achievement Committee of the Board. Mr. Cochrane is meeting with them this week and will ask if they would like a presentation to the full Board. —Donald Gilpin Editor’s Note : As this article was going to press, Town Topics learned of the death of PHS Athletics Director John Miranda. Mr. Cochrane’s statement can be found in the accompanying page one story.
Florida at Trenton-Mercer Airport
Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes has announced that the low-fare airline Allegiant will offer new nonstop service to three Florida destinations from TrentonMercer Airport beginning in early November. Allegiant will offer nonstop service to Orlando/Sanford, with flights three times a week beginning Nov. 3; Punta Gorda, with twice-weekly flights beginning Nov. 3; and Tampa/St. Pete, with twice-weekly flights beginning Nov. 4. “We’re thrilled to partner with Allegiant to expand our commercial service at Trenton-Mercer Airport,” Mr. Hughes said. “Allegiant recognizes that Trenton-Mercer is a first-rate facility offering convenient alternatives to the region’s major airports. Allegiant’s nonstop service to three Florida destinations will benefit the public by providing even more low-fare travel options, and I am excited about the possibilities.” Las Vegas-based Allegiant
began with one airline and one route in 1999 and has grown to more than 80 aircraft and more than 300 routes across the country. “We’re very excited to bring Allegiant’s ultralow-cost flights to the Trenton area,” said Lukas Johnson, Allegiant vice president of network and pricing. To celebrate its arrival at Trenton-Mercer Airport, Allegiant is offering one-way fares on the routes for as low as $39. Flight days, times, and the fares can be found at Allegiant.com. “We know consumers are clamoring for an alternative to metropolitan Philadelphia International and Newark-Liberty airports,” Mr. Hughes added. “Trenton-Mercer Airport is in a great location, just off of I-95, that’s easily accessible to anyone traveling for business or pleasure. We welcome Allegiant to the Trenton-Mercer region, and we are confident they will have the same success here that they’ve enjoyed nationwide.”
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HISTORIC CAMP MEETING REVIVAL IN SKILLMAN: On Saturday, September 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Skillman Park will be the site of an historic reenactment of a camp meeting revival. Wear your Sunday best and bring friends, family, blanket, chairs, and a picnic lunch. Proceeds will benefit the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum. Speakers include Rev. Michael Diggs, Sr. and Rev. Tom Hills. The Second Calvary Choir of Hopewell and the First Baptist Choir of Pennington will also perform. This event is sponsored by the Stoutsberg Cemetery Association and the Sourland Conservancy.
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“GIRL WITH THE BLUE VEIL”: This photograph by Princeton Day School alumna Dede Pickering will be on display at the Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery from September 6 through October 6, 2016. The exhibit “Bridge Between Cultures,” features photos from Pickering’s travels to over 100 countries.
“BLUE MONSTER”: Blue Monsters and so much more will be featured in Heather Ujiie’s solo exhibit at the Hunterdon Art Museum titled “Fairytales, Monsters, and Hybrid Creatures.” Pictured here is a 72 x 260” digital inkjet print on poly canvas. (Photo Courtesy of the Artist)
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The Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery at Princeton Day School will have the photographs of alumna Dede Pickering ’71 on display in “Bridge Between Cultures.” This exhibit will be on view from September 6 through October 6, 2016, with an opening reception on Thursday, September 22 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. Dede Pickering is a photographer and humanitarian who has traveled to more than 100 countries, from the high peaks of the Himalayas to the hidden villages of indigenous people in some of the most remote corners of the world. “Bridge Between Cultures” will feature her stunning photographs recounting these travels. Ms. Pickering notes, “My interest in photography grew out of my wish to record what I witnessed during my journeys to different cultures. That wish motivated me to document people and their everyday life, especially in marginalized communities. Stepping into the shoes of others was something I could only imagine. My camera changed that and serves as a bridge, not a barrier, to my subject allowing me to record hope and despair as well as the beauty and the roughness of the world. My mission is that my photography reflects something about the world and the people I photograph.” Ms. Picker ing was the recipient of Princeton Day School’s Alumni Ser vice Award in 2011 for her nongovernment charity work on behalf of women and children worldwide. She aligned herself with NGOs whose work with women she believed in and then witnessed firsthand the power and impact they made on communities. She became a spokesperson and fundraiser, working to support programs advocating for education for women. “When I combined my love of travel and photography to
together,” says Pickering. While at PDS, Ms. Pickering was a competitive athlete and ranked tennis player, but credits the art department for helping develop her keen eye. But it was a trip to Africa upon leaving PDS that released her sense of adventure and curiosity and truly set her on her current course. An avid traveler, camera in hand, Pickering frequently returns to her favorite destinations, especially the Far East and the Buddhist areas that surround the Himalayas. Seeing and photographing the world has been a lifelong personal journey of soul searching for Dede Pickering, which is apparent in her work. She says, “photography has given me an increased empathy and connection to the world for which I am most grateful.” “Br idge B et ween Cu l tures” is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday when the school is in session, and by appointment on weekends. For more information about the Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery, please call Jody Erdman, Art Gallery Director, at (609) 924-6700 x 1772 or visit www.pds.org.
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Ujiie’s large-scale digital prints present a unique blending of the classical and contemporary. Her solo exhibition, titled Heather Ujiie : Fairytales, Monsters, and Hybrid Creatures, runs from September 25 until January 8, 2017. The show’s opening reception will be on Sunday, September 25 from 2 to 4 p.m., and will feature an artist’s talk. “Many of the pieces in this exhibition were inspired from a kind of ‘data’ mashing of both western and eastern world history and religion,” Ujiie said. “This past year, I have been fascinated by the northern Renaissance Christian painting by Hieronymus Bosch’s: The Garden of Earthly Delights, as well as Persian and Indian miniature paintings, some of which depict polymorphic gods and demons.” Ujiie’s textile work is a synthesis of several methods of artistry, including hand painting, draw ing, stitching, and printing with innovative large-format digital printing. “I love the visceral quality of paint and material investigations, but I also love technology,” she said. “Digital printing, laser cutting and smart textiles are all tools that interest me in creating more innovative work.” Conversely, Ujiie said she enjoys sitting in her studio painting with gouache, a heavy, opaque watercolor paint, which produces a less wet-appearing and more strongly colored picture than ordinary watercolor.
my hand painted pieces, and then digitally manipulating and printing them on different substrates — is very gratifying,” Ujiie said. Ujiie’s fascination with the intersection of art and design impelled her to create a one-of-a-kind garment — or perhaps, persona — made almost entirely from paper. She said she wanted to “reference the temporality of our existence in the world, but also to make something beautiful, and almost functional, out of a non-traditional material. “Thematically, I am also interested in mythic tales of female heroines, who represent both the male and the female in terms of empowerment, beauty, and seduction. I wanted this piece to conjure up current notions of what it is to be female, and also suggest a kind of fairytale like creature in an enchanted all white forest,” Ujiie added. Additionally, Ujiie w ill lead two programs at HAM this fall. Mask Making with Heather Ujiie will run on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. for children ages 6 and up with an adult; and Ujiie will offer a lecture and guided tour for adults on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. For more information, please visit www.hunterdonartmuseum.org. Ujiie is an adjunct profession at the Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, where she teaches across several disciplines including textile design. Besides appearing previously at HAM, her work has been exhibited at the Racine Art Museum and the prestigious Wind Challenge Award Exhibition at the Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial Museum. Her commercial printed textile designs have had numerous clients including The White House private residences for former President George W. and Laura Bush. Three years ago, Ujiie’s work was featured in “Nature’s Mark: Printing on Fiber,” an exhibition highlighting the work of seven artists. She hopes this exhibition will pose questions about the nature of our identity in the world, and offer views of “a sacred space.” “Since my work is a fusion of both art and design, I want my viewer to see the potential of a well-designed object or artifact, and realize it can question notions about the body, our environment, and place,” Ujiie said. The museum is at 7 Lower Center St. in Clinton, New Jersey. The website is www. hunterdonartmuseum.org and the telephone number is (908) 735-8415. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and suggested admission is $5.
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Arts Council of P r i n c e ton , 102 Wit h erspoon Street, has “Su m mer Camp Show” t h rou g h S e pte mb e r 3. The Neighborhood Portrait Quilt is on per manent exhibit. Sculptures by Pat r ick St rzelec are on t he G raves Ter race through June 30, 2017. w w w.ar tscou ncilof pr inceton.org. A r t works, Everett Alley ( Stockton Street), Trenton, has “Mujeres,” a group exhibit by Latina artists; “Considering Harm,” work by Pamela F ly nn ; and “Sarcast ic, S er ious, S car y,” ar t by L ar r y McK im, S eptem ber 6 - October 1. w w w. ar t workst renton.com. B e r n s te i n G a l l e r y, Rober tson Hall, Pr inceton University, has “In t h e N a t i o n’s S e r v i c e ? Wo o d r o w W i l s o n R e v isited ” t hrough Octo ber 28. Rev isitWilson @ pr inceton.edu. E l l a r s l i e , Tr e n to n’s City Museum in Cadwalader Park, Park-
campus in New Br u ns wick, has “Fletcher and t he K nobby B oys : I l l u s t r at i o n s b y H a r r y D e v l i n” t h r o u g h J u n e 25, 2017. bit.ly / Z A M Mat M. Millstone River Gallery at Merwick, 10 0 P l a i n s b or o Ro a d , has “Sacred Spaces, Worldly Faces” photography by Kah -Wai L in, Dav id G oo dw illie, and Carl Geisler through S e p t e m b e r 9. ( 7 3 2 ) 422-3676. Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has docent-led tours of t he h i s tor i c h o u s e a n d i t s gardens, furnishings, and ar t ifacts. “Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh : Couple of an Age” r u ns t hrough Octob e r 2 016. w w w.m or ven.org. T he P r inc eton Un i ve r s i t y A r t M u s e u m h a s “A n s e l A d a m s t o E d w a r d We s t o n : C e l ebrating the Legacy of D av i d H . M c A l p i n” through September 25, and “Surfaces S e e n a n d Un s e e n : A fr ican Ar t at Pr inceton” t hrough October 9. “A Mater ial L egacy : T he Nancy A. Nasher and D av i d J. H ae m i s e g g e r C ol le c t ion of C ontem porar y A r t” is on v iew t h r o u g h O c t o b e r 3 0. ( 609 ) 258 -3788. T igerlabs, 252 Nassau Street, has S e a n A l l e n ’s w o r k s , mostly spray paints, on view through Sep te mb e r 15. i n fo @ t ig e r labs.co.
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s i d e Ave n u e, Tr e nton, has “Against A ll Odds : Honor ing the Life of Paul Robeson” through S e pte m b e r 11. A s p e cial Peace Concer t cele b r at i n g h i s l i fe i s o n September 11 at 3 p.m. “Tertulia: Honoring Local and Regional L at in A r t i s t s” r u n s S e pte m b e r 17- N o v e m b e r 13. ( 609 ) 989 -3632. G rounds for S c ulp ture, 80 Sculptors Way, H a m i l to n , h a s P a u l H e n r y R a m i r e z’s “ R A T T L E ,” a s i t e specific installation, on v iew t hrough Janu ar y 8. w w w.groundsfor scu lpt ure.org. H istor ical Soc iet y of P r inc eton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “The Einstein S a l o n a n d I n n o v a to r s G a l l e r y,” a n d a s h o w on John von Neumann, as well as a per manent ex hibit of histor ic pho tographs. $4 admission Wednes day- Su nday, noon - 4 p.m. T hurs day extended hours till 7 p.m. and free admission 4 -7 p. m . w w w.p r i n c e ton histor y.org. The James A. Michener Art Museum a t 13 8 S o u t h P i n e S t r e e t i n D o y l e s to w n , Pa., has “ Te te a Te te : C onver s at ions i n Pho tography” through S e p t e m b e r 11 , a n d “Oh Panama! Jonas Lie Paints t he Panama Can a l ” t h r o u g h O c to b e r 9. Visit w w w.m ichener ar t museu m.org. T he Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Mus e u m , 71 H a m i l to n St reet, on t he Rutgers
SURFACES SEEN AND UNSEEN: The Princeton University Art Museum exhibition, “Surfaces Seen and Unseen: African Art,” is on view until October 9, 2016. The exhibit features over 20 African objects and artworks explored through the lens of layered surface accumulations and meanings. Pictured here is a figure from the early 20th century by Kongo artist Nkisi. It’s made of wood, mirror, beads, glass, fabric, metal, tooth, and string.
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DVD REVIEW
There’s More to “Stranger Things” and the Girl Called Eleven Than Are Dreamt of in Our Philosophy
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esponses to Stranger Things, the Netflix summer sensation from Matt and Ross Duffer, have placed the eight-part series in the context of 1980s pop culture, sci-fi/horror flicks, and the novels of Stephen King. There’s more of the same in Monday’s New York Times under a head that refers to how Stranger Things and another show “feed nostalgia with a historical remix.” If that’s so, then the remix goes centuries beyond the 1980s, which means that anyone patronizing the show should heed the message from Hamlet obliquely echoed in its title: “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy,” In addition to Shakespeare circa 1603, Stranger Things evokes the 1970s by way of Steven Spielberg’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind and the early 1990s through David Lynch’s network television landmark Twin Peaks. The reflected glory of the fantastical mother ship in Close Encounters that made awestruck children of us all can be seen in the galaxy of Christmas tree lights Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) creates in Stranger Things as a medium of communication with her son Will, who has been sucked into a parallel universe called the Upside Down. Call it what you will, the Shakespearean version of the Upside Down is where Hamlet’s father’s ghost sets everything in motion. In Twin Peaks, Laura Palmer may be dead, but what fascinated and mystified a nation was the impending presence of the unknown. With help from Angelo Badalamenti’s haunting theme, domestic surfaces like ceiling fans and lights and curtains and stairways seemed alive with a sinister presence. Watching Stranger Things, we become lost children again, vicarious versions of Will, but with all the comforts of home and preferably in the company of a friend or family member, but definitely not alone, not a chance, not when otherworldly forces are invading the very wiring of domestic life, everyday surfaces giving way, and every long dark hallway primed with horror. The Girl Called Eleven Released for streaming on July 15, Stranger Things became an immediate online phenomenon. Huge Missing Child posters for Will Byers turned up at the latest Comic Con convention. YouTube theorists abound: “More Mysteries Explored,” “The Montauk Theory,” “The Mythology of Stranger Things,” “The String Theory,” “Concept Art Reveals Hidden Details,” “The Untold Truth,” “Illuminati Symbolism Exposed,” “Is Will Byers a Demigorgon?” “50 Facts You Didn’t Know About Stranger Things,” ad infinitum. You could explain the mania as the predictable response to any sci-fi-related phenomenon with a Dungeons and Dragons subtext. But that’s not enough to justify the pitch of the excitement. Nor is Winona Ryder’s career-
renaissance as Will’s mother, nor David Harbour’s performance as her steadfast ally Sheriff Jim Hopper, nor the cinematography of Tim Ives and Tod Campbell, not the score by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein, not even the effective use of songs from the Clash, Joy Division, Toto, and Peter Gabriel and others. Put all those positives together and it still doesn’t explain why poor doomed Barb (Shannon Purser), seemingly the least attractive character, has already inspired a devoted following on social media while online fan clubs have no doubt already been formed for Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), and Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), the boys committed to the quest to find their lost friend. Even with all that, there’s still no convincing explanation for the magnitude of the show’s reception. Actually, there is one, and her name is Eleven. The force that lifts an otherwise middling-good series to another level is a
cousin, after a delicately handled makeover scene, with Mike doing the honors. In fact, nearly every scene El is in has that special quality, the mixture of pathos and power, thanks to the eerie, endearing gravitas she communicates, gently, firmly, sweetly, even when she quietly admits, “I’m the monster.” So how to do justice to a characterization of such subtle depth and grace from a 12-year-old? Is it fair to patronize her by bringing up her age, as if to imply a mere child is incapable of acting at the highest level (an issue with young Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien)? Is it fair to want to credit the shaping influence of adults like Shawn Levy and the Duffer brothers, especially after watching videos of the real-life Millie Bobby Brown acting her age, doing push-ups on the shore or tweeting a video of having her hair cut for the part of El? My instinct is to back off, mind the superlatives (sorry, did I say she was enchanting? unforgettable? etc etc),
12-year-old British actress named Millie Bobby Brown who does something wonderful with the character of El, short for Eleven (from the number 011 tattooed on her arm), the little girl with shaved head and telekinetic powers. While it’s fun to watch her topple trucks with her mind, catapult small boys out of deadly falls, and humiliate bullies, the wonder of El has less to do with her superhero abilities, which come at a cost (nosebleeds and worse), than with the multiple dimensions of her character (she’s cute, she’s pretty, she’s weird, she’s a he, she’s an it, she’s a monster, she’s a victim, she’s hungry, she’s sorrow incarnate, she’s heartbreaking, she’s adorable) like the facets of a diamond catching light. Imagine someone who contains depths of vulnerable ET-like alien innocence as well as Svengali-hypnotic intensity, who after reducing a bully to a laughing stock with a look wipes the blood of the effort from her nose with the cool of a gunfighter holstering his weapon and who can with a brisk nod of her head break another bully’s arm. And she accomplishes these feats wearing a blonde wig and a dress, disguised as Mike’s Swedish
and pray that she can keep being so justright in the second season even as I hope that all the attention she’s getting doesn’t spoil her. Emily Nussbaum said it well in her August 22 New Yorker review, calling it “a career-launching performance” while citing El’s “fearless emotional transparency” and the “air of refugee desolation that makes her much more than the subject of someone else’s fantasy.” Yes, and the shaved head and the number on her arm suggest an evil four decades removed from a small Indiana town in 1983. Significant Others There’s plenty to say about the other special qualities of the show, particularly the stunning visuals of Eleven emerging from the sensory deprivation tank into the liquid black void of the Upside Down, a tiny figure in the remote fluid distance, approaching what may be the monster or in one instance a Soviet era Russian agent (a Reagan era Cold War aura shrouds the mind-control experiments at the Hawkins Lab). Then there’s Winona Ryder’s crazed, all-out embodiment of the maternal lifeforce, inspiring a look back at her work in
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school-based films like Lucas (1986) and Heathers (1988) or my favorite Ryder, the chain-smoking cabbie in Jim Jarmusch’s Night On Earth (1991). The most conventional aspect of Stranger Things is in the high school and grade school stereotypes of bullies and sexist jerks and their victims, so we have to grit our teeth and bear with Mike’s sister Nancy (Natalia Dyer) and her loathsome boyfriend Steve (Joe Keery) when a more bearable match for her is obviously Will’s older brother Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), her partner in the war against the monster. Steve is allowed to join them in the battle at the end, presumably so we can live with the fact that Nancy ends up cuddling on a couch with a redeemed douchebag. Going to Strange Extremes But enough with the genre cliches. Eleven is in another realm: think Shakespeare and Nabokov. It’s true, the conception behind Eleven and Brown’s portrayal generates extreme associations. El could be Alice in Wonderland, or Snow White on her way to becoming the Dragon Queen in Game of Thrones, or Jane Eyre or Prospero’s Miranda or Ariel or Puck in the enchanted realm of Midsummer Night’s Dream, or one of the Shakespeare’s mercurial Imogens or Olivias. There are times when she even has a hint of the nymphet about her, true to the ambience of Humbert’s Lolita ideal, “the little deadly demon among the wholesome children … unconscious herself of her fantastic power” who inhabits “that intangible island of entranced time.” Except of course Eleven is anything but unconscious of her power. Stranger Things Breaking Bad In an interview about Season 2 with Chris Tilly on ign.com, Matt Duffer speculates about how long Stranger Things will go on (“how much time we need”). Speaking of “the shows that we really look up to,” he says Breaking Bad is his favorite because “it feels like it was never treading water … like it built to an ending that was very much intended from the beginning. It feels like a very, very complete show, and it just nailed the landing, so that’s the goal and the hope, and it’s really, really difficult. But hopefully we get there.” he story in Monday’s Times is a Critic’s Notebook entry by James Poniewozik, who imagines Stranger Things “coming from child prodigies who grew up in an abandoned Blockbuster full of VHS tapes.” Additional responses on the same level can be found at Metacritic, where the definitively misguided putdown in its focus on Eleven is by The Atlantic’s Lenika Cruz. The bloggers who devastatingly repudiate it will give you a fair idea of the enlightened excitement this show has created. —Stuart Mitchner
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The pianist, Dr. Bing Bing Chang, has performed extensively as soloist, orchestral keyboardist, chamber musician, and piano accompanist in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including solo appearances in Moscow, Prague, Paris, Hong Kong, and Surabaya. The trio’s program will feature the Franz Schubert Piano Trio in E Flat major, Anton Arensky’s Piano Trio in D minor, and Snowy Landscape by Joyce Tang. Founded in 1989, the Steinway Society is dedicated to developing the talent of young piano students. All proceeds from ticket sales help fund scholarship awards for aspiring young pianists. The remaining musicales in the upcoming season will showcase the artistry of Dr. Kairy Koshoeva on Sunday, October 9; Beatrice Long on Sunday, November 6; Constance Kaita on Sunday, January 15; Yevgeny Morozov on Sunday, February 19; and composer, singer, and pianist Luiz Simas on Sunday, March 12. All of the concerts will take place at 3 p.m. at Jacobs Music. Steinway Society memberships are $50 per individual or $85 per family and include admission to all six musicales. Tickets for individual musicales are $18 for adults or $10 for full-time students, and may be purchased at the Jacobs Music Recital Hall 30 minutes before each program. Benefactors contributing $100 and up, and sponsors contributing $250 or more, also earn admission to all six musicales, plus recognition in the concert programs. For more information, visit www.steinwaysocietyprince ton.org.
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ho would ever think of making a movie about Barack (Parker Sawyers) and Michelle Obama’s (Tika Sumpter) first date? Richard Tanne would, and he makes an impressive directorial debut with this inspirational biopic that portrays a very eventful day in the lives of the future president and the future first lady. The story unfolds in Chicago in the summer of 1989 when Michelle was employed as an attorney and living at home with her parents (Vanessa Bell Calloway and Phillip Edwad Van Lear). Barack had just finished his first year at Harvard law school and had landed an internship as her assistant at her prestigious firm. Apparently, he was immediately smitten with Michelle. However, she had to politely remind him of the the office’s strict rule against fraternizing among associates. Nevertheless, when she refused to consider a date with him, he sold her on the idea of attending a business meeting with him. After Michelle grudgingly agrees, Barack arrives late, and is not even embarrassed about either his tardiness
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1:30 p.m.: Meet John Adams at the Rockingham Historic Site Dutch Barn, located at County Rte. 603 between Kingston and Rocky Hill. Light refreshments available. Seating is limited. For more information, visit www.rockingham.net. Sunday, September 11 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Thompson Bucks County Classic International Cycling Event. Includes children’s, amateur, and professional men’s and women’s bike races through Bucks County. For racing information, visit www.buckscountyclassic.com. 12:30 p.m.: Screening of National Theatre Live’s A View from the Bridge at Princeton Garden Theatre. 1 p.m.: Brunch and Tour Series, “A Material Legacy.” Enjoy a decadent brunch at The Peacock Inn followed by a complimentary tour at the Princeton University Art Museum. Space is limited to 20 participants. To reserve space on the tour, call The Peacock Inn at (609) 924-1707. Wednesday, September 14 1 p.m.: Wednesday Tea & Tour at Morven Museum and Garden (repeats weekly through November). 7 p.m.: Emerald Ash Borer Seminar presented by the Sourland Conservancy at Hopewell Train Station.
AT THE CINEMA Bad Moms (R for nudity, profanity, and drug and alcohol use). Comedy about three overstressed burnt-out supermoms (Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell) in need of fun and freedom who embark on a binge of hedonistic partying. Cast includes Christina Applegate, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jay Hernandez, and Kesha. Ben-Hur (PG-13 for violence and disturbing images). Remake of Oscar-winning classic, a story of revenge about a prince (Jack Huston) who is forced into slavery after being falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother (Toby Kebbell), an officer in the Roman army. With Morgan Freeman, Rodrigo Santoro, and Nazanin Boniadi. Blood Father (R for violence, profanity, and brief drug use). Mel Gibson stars in this thriller about an ex-con’s attempt to protect his estranged, 16-year-old daughter (Erin Moriarty) from the drug cartel that wants her dead. With William H. Macy, Diego Luna, and Michael Parks. Cafe Society (PG-13 for violence, suggestive material, smoking, and a drug reference). Woody Allen romantic dramatic comedy, set in the 1930s, about a New Yorker (Jesse Eisenberg) who relocates to Los Angeles hoping to work for his uncle (Steve Carell), only to fall in love with the powerful Hollywood agent’s secretary (Kristen Stewart). With Sheryl Lee, Jeannie Berlin, and Richard Portnow. Don’t Breathe (R for terror, violence, profanity, sexual references, and disturbing content). Suspense thriller about a gang (Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette and Daniel Zovatto) that gets more than they bargained for after burglarizing the home of a rich blind man (Stephen Lang) that they thought would be an easy target. With Emma Bercovici, Franciska Torocsik, and Christian Zagia. Equity (R for pervasive profanity). Drama about an investment banker’s (Anna Gunn) attempt to untangle a web of corruption in order to avoid the scandal that threatens to derail her career. With James Purefoy, Sarah Megan Thomas, and Alysia Reiner. Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13 for brief suggestive material). Meryl Streep has the title role in this biopic about a New York City socialite tone deaf opera star who, despite singing off key, accumulated a loyal following. Cast includes Hugh Grant, Simon Helberg, and Christian McKay. Hands of Stone (R for sexuality, nudity, and profanity). Biopic about the life and career of welterweight boxer Roberto Duran (Edgar Ramirez). Ensemble cast includes Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, John Turturro, Ruben Blades, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, and Usher Raymond. Hell or High Water (R for graphic violence, pervasive profanity, and brief sexuality). Modern Western about two sibling bank robbers (Chris Pine and Ben Foster) who are pursued by an aging Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) and his half-breed partner (Gil Birmingham). Featuring Kevin Rankin, Katy Mixon and Dale Dickey. Indignation (R for sexuality and profanity). Adaptation of Philip Roth’s novel, set in 1951, about a Jewish boy (Logan Lerman) from Newark, New Jersey’s adjustment to life on the campus of a conservative college in Ohio. With Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts, and Ben Rosenfield. —Kam Williams
Starts Friday Captain Fantastic (R) Indignation (R) Continuing Equity (R) Ends Thursday Florence Foster Jenkins (PG-13) Kenneth Branagh Theatre Co. Romeo and Juliet Sun Sept 4 12:30pm Exhibition on Screen Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse Tue Sept 6 7:00pm Hollywood Summer Nights Ace in the Hole (1950) Wed Aug 31 7:00pm Top Gun (PG/1986) Thur Sept 1 7:00pm
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BETTY BUCKLEY AT NJPAC: Dubbed “The Voice of Broadway,” actress and singer Betty Buckley will perform at NJPAC in Newark on Saturday, September 17 at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Buckley won the 1983 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a musical for her role as Grizabella in “Cats.” She also starred as Martha Washington in “1776” and Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard,” for which she received an Olivier Award nomination. Buckley will perform new material and favorites from her solo album “Ghostlight.” To purchase tickets, call (888) GO-NJPAC or visit www.njpac.org.
Political Satire Troupe “The Capitol Steps”
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KIDS’ SHABBAT CELEBRATION: Adath Israel Congregation invites the community to a special Kids’ Shabbat on Friday, September 16, beginning at 6 p.m. with a light dinner. Marcia Kratz of Kids Music Round will lead a children’s Shabbat celebration immediately following the dinner. Adath Israel Congregation is located at 1958 Lawrenceville Road in Lawrenceville. For more information, call (609) 896-4977 or visit www.adathisrael.org.
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Warranties are available for HV for 20 years and for AC for 10 years.” Adds Mr. Stellitano: “We tailor the choice of the unit to the needs of the customer, the size of the house, and the efficiency of the unit.” Proper maintenance goes a long way in ensuring the best performance from both H V and AC equ ipment, points out Ms. Stellitano. “The furnace can typically last 20 years and the air conditioning unit 15 years, if they are good quality and carefully maintained. AC is usually serviced in the spring, and HV in the fall. We send out service reminders to customers. If you book ahead before October 15th, you will receive a discount for heating systems. “Consumers should think about the mechanical systems in their homes all year round, not just when they will need them,” she adds. “Heating and air conditioning systems run all the time, and they make the difference whether someone sleeps comfortably, enjoys their cozy living room couch, or
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yler Lussi has established herself as one of the top scorers in the history of Princeton University women’s soccer. Coming into the 2016 campaign, the senior striker had 43 career goals, just four behind the program record of 47 held by Esmeralda Negron ’05. The Lutherville, Md. native was named the Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015. But with Princeton opening its season by hosting Fordham last Friday evening, Lussi’s first outstanding play of the year came at the defensive end. With Fordham curling a corner kick into the box four minutes into the contest and the teams locked in a scoreless tie, Lussi leaped up and cleared the ball away with her head to keep the Rams off the board. “I am usually not on the back post; I had to do what I had to do,” said Lussi, reflecting on her moment of defensive brilliance. “I got just enough on it to get it out. I like to defend as well as play offense. I think it helps everybody when we are all connecting and defending. Defense wins games.” Lussi, though, has won plenty of games for Princeton with her finishing touch around the goal and Friday proved to be no exception. Moments after her defensive gem, Lussi exploded for two goals in the span of 1:48 as the Tigers jumped out to a 2-0 lead on the way to a 3-1 victory. “That was a great ball over the top from Samantha McDonough,” said Lussi, in describing her first tally. “They were playing a high line where we were playing through balls and it was working in the first half and they kind of started to figure it out but we still got the balls through and we were connecting.” The second goal was the
product of the potent one-two punch of Lussi and sophomore star Mimi Asom. “Mimi and I have such a great connection, we know where to run, how to run, and what type of balls that we like play to each other,” said Lussi of Asom, who scored a late goal two nights later as Princeton edged Villanova 1-0 and improved to 2-0. “We are always talking, we are always moving on each other so it is a great partnership that we have.” In the second half against Fordham, Princeton moved ahead 3-0 as Lussi assisted on a tally by Asom and the Tigers then held off a late rally by the Rams. “We told each other that we need a goal right when we came out and that is what we did and I think that settled us down,” said Lussi. “Towards the middle of the second half, it got a little dicey but I don’t think we stopped defending or stopped fighting. This team prides itself on how hard we work and I think that pays off. Obviously with the result that we got, that is what we wanted.” With Princeton having won the Ivy League title and advancing to the second round of the NCAA tournament last fall, Lussi is looking for some more good results in her final campaign. “I am trying to lead this team as best I can, trying to organize everybody and taking one good last run at it,” said Lussi. Getting to train and compete with the U.S. U-23 program earlier this year helped sharpen Lussi’s game. “That was an unbelievable experience, playing at the highest level is what I have always wanted to do,” said Lussi, who helped the U.S. go 2-0-1 at the Istria Cup in Croatia this March. “I wouldn’t be able to get there without this team and
without what they have helped me accomplish. It has definitely helped playing at the highest level, what type of balls I need to play. What I have learned from there, I bring it back here with this team, how to organize them and how to attack each game.” In reflecting on her rise up the Princeton scoring chart, Lussi sees her goals as a group effort. “My entire team is working so hard at getting me the ball, they are doing the hard work and my job is to simply put the ball in the back of the net,” said Lussi. Princeton head coach Sean Driscoll was not surprised to see Lussi find the back of the net twice in the win over Fordham. “Tyler gives us leadership, that is what she is there for,” said Driscoll. She sets the standard in terms of work rate and attitude and hunger to win. She showed that tonight at both sides of the ball.” While Driscoll believes that Lussi has benefitted from her time with the U.S. national program, he sees her competitiveness as innate. “She has always played at such a high rate and a high level, with intensity, fitness, and focus,” added Driscoll. “I think playing with the U.S. team helped but she just has it in her DNA, it is part of who she is.” The combination of Lussi and Asom gives Princeton some high level scoring punch. “Goal scorers score goals, it gives them confidence, they feed off confidence,” said Driscoll. “I was happy for Mimi, I was happy for Tyler and the team in general, of course. When you get your two star strikers going, that is great.” On defense, the Tigers held the fort after senior center back Katie Pratt-Thompson left the game with a leg in-
jury as junior Natalie Larkin, senior Jess McDonough, junior Mikaela Symanovich, and freshmen Emily Hilliard put the clamps on the Rams. “Natalie is a great player, Jesse is a great player, they are both very versatile, they did a good job,” said Driscoll. “In general, the back line did a very good job. I thought Mikaela Symanovich was very good. Emily Hilliard came in as a freshman and played really composed. We have a lot of depth, that is the thing about this team.” Although the Tigers had to work through some opening night glitches, Driscoll had no qualms with the effort he got from his players. “The good news is that they remain really hungry, the fire still burns bright,” said Driscoll, whose team will look to keep on the winning track as it plays at Delaware on September 2 and at Howard on September 4. “They have that competitive edge, which is nice. They didn’t rest on their laurels from last year. They came out and had a real bite to their game. They didn’t play as well as they could but it is the first game and we are going to make a lot of mistakes, which we did. But we didn’t make any mistakes in our work rate, we didn’t make any mistakes in our overall hunger to win the game. The execution and passing was a little bit off here and there but our mentality was great.” Lussi, for her part, said the Tigers were chomping at the bit to get the 2016 campaign underway. “I think everybody had a lot of energy coming out; in the first 15-20 minutes, we were explosive,” said Lussi. “We were putting a lot of shots on goal, we got some opportunities. We were working out the kinks and getting organized. Playing at home is always great; having our fans here is great support. We are really excited to get this going.” —Bill Alden
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we are going to play is up tempo and high energy and it is nice to be able to go to the bench and have guys who are experienced and can keep the level very high when they go into the game. We are not sure who is going to be starting and who is going to be coming off the bench.” A trio of seniors, Greg Seifert (1 assist), Patrick Barba (1 assist), and Mark Romanowski (1 assist), will spearhead the back line. “We have t hose t hree guys, Seifert, Barba, and Romanowski who have played a lot,” said Barlow. “We have Nick Badalamenti (1 goal, 2 assists), who is a junior. Henry Martin is a sophomore who played on the under-20 national team last year. He came in and played well for us at the end of his freshman season last year. We have a freshman named Benji Issroff, who has done really well in preseason so far. We do have some depth in the back too.” Barlow is looking for senior goalie Josh Haberman ( 0.00 goals against average in four appearances in 2015) to end his career on a high note. “At one point last year Haberman won the starting spot and then got hurt,” said Barlow, noting that he has a senior walk-on Steffen Seitz along with promising freshmen Jacob Schachner and Mohamed Abdelhamid backing up Haberman. “We were in Florida against FIU and we started him. He took a goal kick and injured himself. He wasn’t quite the same for the next month or so. He has been really sharp so far and he is projected to be our guy.” Being tougher around goal is a major priority for the Tigers this fall as they look to get over the hump and return to the NCAA tourney for the first time since 2010. “Last year we felt like we gave too many soft goals on restarts and goals against the run of play,” said Barlow. “We scored way more than
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With 2 Double-Digit Win Seasons Not Ending in NCAAs, Princeton Men’s Soccer Looking to Get Over the Hump
BOOT CAMP: Princeton University men’s soccer player Greg Seifert boots the ball in action last fall. Senior defender Seifert provides experience and athleticism to the Tiger back line. Princeton opens it 2016 campaign on September 3 when it plays at West Virginia (1-1). (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) any other team in the league last year but when we went back and looked at the film of games and the kind of goals we gave up, we felt that so many of them were preventable. We didn’t do well defending restarts and committed too many silly fouls. We are trying to clean up all of that and make sure that playing up tempo and aggressive and high energy doesn’t lead to silly fouls in our end or lead us to vacate parts of the field in the back.” Taking care of intangibles along with attention to detail are two additional themes of the preseason. “I think the other priority is that we lost a large senior group,” said Barlow. “Patrick Barba is going to be the captain this year but I think we are going to need to reestablish the leadership and the team mentality and the competitiveness. That part seems pretty good so far but it is always pretty good until you make a lineup and some guys aren’t in the
lineup and you see how everyone still manages to put the team first and come together as a group. It comes down to little details. I think we are going to have a solid team but I think every team in the league is going to be solid too. We are excited; it has been a good start.” In facing West Virginia this Saturday, the Tigers will need to show a lot of competitive fire to come away with a victory. “They are a really tough, strong team that has been together for a while now,” said Barlow. “They have already got two games under their belt; they have had a longer preseason. We beat them in OT last year; we thought they were very good. They are athletic and good at stretching you out. We don’t know too many specifics about their team yet because they just started this weekend but we are expecting them to be really strong.” —Bill Alden
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As Tagliente Takes Helm of Tiger Field Hockey, Focus Remains on Being Among Nation’s Elite While Carla Tagliente is happy to see her Princeton University field hockey team ranked 15th nationally in the Coaches’ Preseason poll, she isn’t putting much stock in that. “It always feels good to be ranked but the preseason poll is a tough one because you are not really basing it on much of anything,” said Tagliente, the new head coach of the program, the successor to Kristen Holmes-Winn, who left the program this summer to work
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ON THE BALL: Princeton University field hockey player Sophia Tornetta, left, chases down the ball in a game last fall. After a solid debut campaign that saw her tally seven goals and nine assists, sophomore striker Tornetta figures to be a go-to player for the Tigers this fall. Princeton opens its 2016 season by hosting North Carolina (1-1) on September 2 and Bucknell (1-0) on September 4. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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Having taken the plunge into coaching by joining the staff of the Princeton University men’s basketball team this May as an assistant, Kerry Kittles is fired up to get into the trenches. As the Tigers practiced for their August trip to Italy, the lean 6’5 Kittles, a former Villanova men’s basketball and NBA star, hustled up and down the baseline at Jadwin Gym, barking out instructions to the players as they scrimmaged. “I knew eventually I was going to coach once I stopped playing,” said Kittles, 42, the all-time leading scorer at Villanova with 2,243 points who went on to an eight-year career in the NBA, tallying 7,165 points in the pros. “At some point in my career I would coach high school, college, or pro. I have always felt like I would be good at mentoring and leading and helping guys with learning the game of basketball and also learning the game of life.” G e t t i ng i nt ro du ce d to Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson through a mutual friend helped get Kittles on the track to the job at Princeton. Previously Kittles had served on Villanova’s President’s Advisor y Council since 2010 as an ambassador for the university, developing opportunities for students and alumni by engaging with the school’s corporate relationships, mentoring students and alums, and promoting academic success and career development. “I have four years of college basketball at the highest level in the Big East, obviously my pro career and just my understanding of the Princeton offense, how you play and move without the ball and how you set your teammates up off the ball,” said Kittles, detailing the qualities he brought to the coaching position. “I can also help with leadership skills for the older
guys on the team. All of those things aligned with who he was looking for as an assistant coach.” Kittles has enjoyed getting to know the players on the Princeton squad. “The guys are all great kids, they are all ambitious with trying to be the best basketball players that they can and also recognizing that there is a bigger picture here positioning yourself to be successful once you leave Princeton,” added Kittles. “Those things are something I have always admired about schools like Princeton along with the tradition they have had here and their program over the years.” Princeton senior forward Han Brase believes Kittles is having a positive impact on the program. “Coach Kittles is great, he is really hands on; just how he sees the game defensively, he was a menace,” said Brase of Kittles, who is also Villanova’s career leader in steals with 277. “Playing eight years in the NBA, you really just see everything. We are always learning from him and he is learning from us. It is a two-way street. It is great to have a former player of his caliber coaching us because he saw so much and now he shows us what he would do. He brings drills that they did in the NBA.” With a few months of coaching under his belt, Kittles is embracing the grind that comes with the life of an assistant. “I am doing everything; you have got recruiting, player development, practice scheduling, all those things,” said Kittles. “At the end of the day it is a grind, it is work, trying to piece things together and finding the right kids to come to the program and also getting the players that are here now to be better players but it is fun. It is basketball, I have been doing it forever.”
Coach Henderson is thrilled to have Kittles on his staff. “He is super invested in the teaching of the guys on the team,” said Henderson. “When we first started talking and when he arrived here, he was all about the guys on the team. It resonates from somebody who had the kind of career all these guys want. As good a player as he was and as good an NBA career he had, he is an even better person. I think we are all benefitting from that.” Kittles’ lack of coaching experience didn’t concern Henderson. “Good players make good coaches and he was a terrific player,” added Henderson. “You can’t take somebody away from the game. I liked why he came to Princeton, he had a lot of options but he chose to come here because of what we stand for as student-athletes. I think he was really impressed with the level of players and persons that we have and how much the guys want it.” Princeton’s 11- day trip this month to Italy was an important opportunity for Kittles to develop a better feel for the Tigers. “It is great for me, first year on the staff to be able to get this week of practice and then 11 days together as a group,” said Kittles. “Normally, I wouldn’t see the guys until after Labor Day and then I wouldn’t get to see them in the court until mid-October so for me to be able to have these 21 days of just being around the guys is a great experience for me. Once this trip is over, I can go back and go through my notes and reflect and watch a lot of video and formulate a better game plan with Coach about how can we do things better individually and how we can do things better as a team.” For Kittles, applying some NBA sensibility to his approach is one key way he can help Princeton get better. “In the professional ranks, each guy in the locker room
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held each other accountable,” recalled Kittles, who averaged 14.1 points a game in his pro career and helped the New Jersey Nets make the NBA Finals in 2002 and 2003. “It is in your face like hey look you are getting your butt kicked, your guy is dominating you, you are not giving max effort. You hear from your guys a little more in the NBA so I will bring a little bit more of that to the team. I think these guys can use a little bit of that. Look if you are playing out there on the court and the guy is not guarding hard, you have got to let him know. These guys have great discipline, they are in the gym early, they are very coachable so you just talk to them, you don’t have to yell at them.” It may be early in Kittles’ coaching career but it appears that he has found a calling. “I had a taste of it the last couple of years, helping out with some schools locally where I live,” said Kittles. “I have been scratching the itch and just getting it going now, this is what I can see myself doing.” —Bill Alden
PU Sports Roundup Tiger Men’s Hoops Goes 2-1 on Italy Trip
Steven Cook starred in a losing cause as the Princeton University men’s basketball team fell just short of a sweep on its trip to Italy, losing 84-80 in overtime last Monday to Junior Casale, a second-division Italian pro team. Senior star Cook scored 21 points with classmates Henry Caruso adding 13 and Spencer Weisz chipping in 10 as the Tigers went 2-1 in its games on the 11-day jaunt in Italy. On Sunday, Weisz led the way as Princeton defeated ASD Pallacanestro Vicenza 67-58, tallying a team-high 13 points, adding six rebounds and four steals with just one turnover to earn game MVP honors. Cook chipped in 11 points and sophomore Devin Cannady added 10. Two days earlier, the Tigers pulled out a dramatic victory in their first game of the trip, overcoming a 21-point fourth quarter deficit to edge Fortitudo Kontatto, 93-87 in overtime. J u n i or M i ke L e B l a n c,
whose career best at Princeton is 12 points last season against Lafayette, led the Tigers with 18 points with junior Amir Bell (13), Caruso (12) and Cook (11) also in double figures.
Princeton career with 52 points (24 goals, 38 assists) in 92 games after missing her freshman campaign due to an injury. McDonell is a two-time ECAC All-Academic Team selection.
Princeton Men’s Lacrosse PU Women’s Hoops Facing Denver in Fall Ball Wraps Up Australia Trip Facing its legendary former head coach Bill Tierney, the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team will play Denver University during its upcoming fall ball season. The teams will meet on October 15 at the William G. Tierney Field, located at the U.S. Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md. The naming of Tierney Field was a part of the National Campaign for Lacrosse, a $15 million capital campaign funded by private donors, which helped result in the construction of new headquar ters for US Lacrosse and financial support for US Lacrosse programs focused on increasing opportunity for play and safety initiatives. Hall of Famer Tier ney coached Pr inceton from 1988 -2009, w inning si x NCAA championships (1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2001) while putting together a record of 238-86. He then left to coach the Pioneers, who had never won an NCAA tournament game prior to his arrival. Tierney has taken Denver to seven NCAA tournaments in seven years, including four Final Fours and the 2015 NCAA title, making him the only coach to win NCAA titles with two different schools. His record at Denver is 96-28.
PU Hockey Alum McDonell Drafted by Canadian League
Princeton University women’s hockey alum Jaimie McDonell ’16 has been selected by Brampton in the 2016 Canadian Women’s Hockey League Entry Draft as the second pick in round four. A native of East York, Ontario, McDonell led the senior class in scoring during the 2015-16 season with seven goals and 15 assists for 22 points. Most notably was her goal 29 seconds into the NCAA quarterfinal game at Minnesota. She finished with a +10 on-ice rating and won 54.6 percent of her face-offs while earning the team’s Unsung Hero Award. A second -team A ll- Iv y League selection as a junior, McDonell finished her
After traveling to France and Africa in 2011, the Princeton University women’s basketball is currently on 10-day trip in Australia. The team departed on August 22 and spent the first four days of the trip in Sydney. It is spending that last four days in Cairns, Queensland before leaving to come home on September 1. In Sydney, Banghar t’s squad explored the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Opera House, and did the Sydney Bridge Climb. On the court, Princeton went 2-0 in games against the Norths Bears and the Waratah League All-Stars. The Tigers topped the Norths Bears 73-66 before defeating the Waratah squad 87-71. While in Cairns, the Tigers will check out the Rainforest Wildlife Park, explore the Aboriginal Cultural and Education Experience before conducting a youth clinic at the Yarrabah PCYC. The team will also face the Cairn Dolphins of the Queensland Basketball League.
Incoming PU Volleyball Player Helps U.S. U-21 Team to Title
George Huhmann, an incoming freshman for the Princeton University men’s volleyball team, helped lead the USA Junior National Team to a victory at the 2016 NORCECA Under-21 Continental Championship, a victory that qualified Team USA for the 2017 FIVB U-21 World Championship in Prague. Huhmann was a starting middle on Team USA, and he recorded six kills, a block and an ace in the 25-17, 29-27, 19-25, 25-22 championship victory over Cuba. Huhmann had a strong tournament for the undefeated American side, which won 12 of 13 individual sets throughout its title run.
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FITTING IN: Kerry Kittles, second from right, enjoys the moment with the other members of the Princeton University men’s basketball coaching staff, from left, head coach Mitch Henderson, assistant coach Brett MacConnell, Director of Basketball Operations Chris Monglia, and assistant Skye Ettin before a game on the team’s trip to Italy this August. Kittles, a former Villanova men’s basketball and NBA star, joined the Princeton staff in May as he makes his coaching debut. (Photo Courtesy of Princeton’s Office of Athletic Communications)
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tive approach to serving as the back-up quarterback for the Quakers. “The other quarterback, Mike McCurdy, is a phenomenal player,” said DiGregorio. “He was the league coMVP last year. He is terrific and he is a such a big help, not only with skills and minutiae of throwing and being a QB, he is so savvy with offense in general. He is really a tremendous resource, bouncing off things with him in the meeting room. It is a really good rapport.” For DiGregorio, fine-tuning his passing was a major point of emphasis this summer. “I put on a lot of muscle weight in the winter and spring during the school year,” explained DiGregorio, noting that he toped out at 167 pounds. “I wanted to spend this summer really refining my feel to make my delivery more compact, more fluid. A problem that I get is over thinking things and that internal clock in your head speeds up when you start to throw and everybody is moving around you. I am tr ying to be less twitchy and less clicky and more rhythmic with my throwing motion. I feel like I have accomplished a lot of that. I have gotten to work with Phil Simms (former star quar terback for the New York Giants) a lot this summer and that has been incredibly helpful. I have worked with him a whole bunch. I am able to pick up on things by myself and figure out what I want to work on.” With Penn having gone 5-2 in 2015, tying Navy for second behind league champion Army (7-0), DiGregorio believes the Quakers can take the next step this fall. “With all of the people that we have coming back and a really exciting group of freshmen, I think we can make a run at a championship just like we did last year,” asser ted DiGrego rio. “It is now less of a goal and more of an expectation. It is an exciting atmosphere to be around.” While DiGregorio knows that he might not see much action this season, he is determined to contribute in any way possible for the Quakers. “Play ing beh ind Mike, I want to support him the best way I can,” said DiGregorio. “I want to make sure that I am ready in every possible way if something happens so t hat t he expectat ion of being in contention for a championsh ip doe sn’t change. It is about being able to step in and r un our offense effectively and move the ball and trying to really step into a leadership role as an upperclassmen to keep us focused and working hard.” —Bill Alden
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During his senior season with the Princeton High football team in 2014, Sam Smallzman turned a lot of heads. Emerging as a tackle machine at linebacker as he returned to action after being sidelined by a knee injury during his junior season, Smallzman starred as PHS went 8-2, producing a remarkable turnaround from a 0 -10 campaign a year earlier. Joining the University of Pennsylvania sprint football program last fall, Smallzman was initially lost in the shuffle. “I think from the start I was holding my own, making plays and showing what I can do but it took a little bit of time for the coaches to notice,” said Smallzman. “When you are a freshman, there are so many other people so it just took a little time to really work into things. They did look at me at different positions, they moved me everywhere.” Once Smallzman worked his way into the starting lineup, he made the most of the opportunity, quickly becoming a defensive star for the Quakers. Playing at linebacker and defensive end, Smallzman led the team with seven sacks (third-best in the
Collegiate Sprint Football League) while also adding 38 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble as he earned second-team AllCSFL honors. For Smallzman, the CSFL, in which players are required to be 172 pounds or less at weigh-in to compete, is a good fit for him. “The game feels like it is a little faster paced,” said Smallzman, noting that playing home games at historic Franklin Field is another plus of the experience for him. “There are no huge guys, it does give me a pretty big edge actually. The guys I went against in high school were a lot bigger. Getting off blocks and making reads, I can still make the tackle. It is a little bit different.” Some of Smallzman’s most memorable moments of his freshman season came with his move to defensive end from linebacker. “The game against Mansfield, I had four and a half sacks, playing defensive end,” said Smallzman. “Against Navy was my first game playing d-end and I didn’t even know I was going to be at d-end before that game. I stayed there the rest of the year.”
SAM’S CLUB: Princeton High alum Sam Smallzman, right, shares a moment with former PHS teammate Zack DiGregorio last fall during a game with the University of Pennsylvania sprint football team. Smallzman enjoyed a superb debut campaign last fall for the Quakers, leading the team with seven sacks (thirdbest in the Collegiate Sprint Football League) while also adding 38 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and a forced fumble as he earned second-team All-CSFL honors.
The Quakers enjoyed a superb campaign in 2015, going 5-2 and tying Navy for second behind league champion Army (7-0). “We definitely did come together; we had a really high powered offense and some big games,” said Smallzman, noting that Penn lost a double-overtime thriller to Army in late October with first place in the CSFL on the line. “Our QB (Mike McCurdy) was co-MVP of the league but on the other side. I think our defense really got better and held everybody together when the game was closer or we went down, it helped bring us back.” Being reunited with former PHS teammates Zack DiGregorio and Jeff Barsamian helped things come together for Smallzman. “It was awesome getting to play with Zack and Jeff again, t wo guys I really looked up to at PHS as an underclassmen,” said Smallzman. “Jeff was a captain when I first came to PHS and Zack was a captain when I was a sophomore. I was actually introduced to the Penn spr int football prog ram through coach DiGregorio (Zack’s father, Steve ). It was pretty cool having three former PHS captains playing together in college.” It was cool for Smallzman to earn All-CSFL honors. “That was a good accomplishment, coming out as a freshman and making an allleague team is good,” said Smallzman. “I wish I could have been first team but I will be on that.” Off the field, Smallzman has enjoyed his Penn experience. “I have a great group of friends, I pledged a fraternity,” said Smallzman. “I like the idea of a PPE major, philosophy, politics, and economics. Academically what I like about it is that in any of the classes or areas of study that you choose to go to, there are some of the best teachers and students from everywhere.” In prepping for his sophomore season, Smallzman has focused on the areas of strength and speed.
“In the spring, we have team lifting tests and we maxed out before school ended,” said Smallzman. “In summer it shifted to less weight training and more agility and running stuff.” With Penn starting practice this week, Smallzman is looking to help lift the Quakers to a title. “Getting the championship is a big goal; we were right on it last year so we are coming for it this year,” said Smallzman. “Everyone is really working with that in mind. Individually, I want to have a bigger role on the defense and more of a leadership role.” —Bill Alden
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T h e P r i n c e to n J u n i or Football League (PJFL) is currently accepting registration for its 2016 flag football season. The PJFL provides a fun, team-focused environment for developing non-contact, flag football skills for boys and girls between the ages of 6-14. Three divisions play Sunday games through midNovember; Rookies (ages 6-7), Juniors (ages 8-10), and Seniors (ages 11-14). Practices start for the Junior/Senior division on September 8 at 6 p.m. and all divisions start their season on September 11 at noon, all at Community Park South. For more information and to register, log onto pjflnj. org and the league’s Facebook page. ————
AAU Girls’ Hoops Try-out Set for September 7 at Stuart
A tr yout for a middle school girls’ AAU team, the Princeton Area Elite, is being held on September 7 at the Stuart Country Day School Gym, starting at 4 p.m. Players in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate and there is no tryout fee. This will be an off season league to give the girls a
chance to practice and play in competitive tournaments a few times before the season starts. The team will practice on Wednesdays and Fridays after school at Stuart and will take part in several weekend tournaments in September and October. For those who make the team, there will be a $150 fee to cover the costs of uniforms and tournaments. For more info, con tact princetonareaathletics@gmail.com. ———
Princeton Little League Opens Fall Ball Sign-up
Registration for the Princeton Little League (PLL) 2016 fall baseball season is now underway. The PLL fall season gets underway on September 10. All sessions to be on Saturday afternoons with no weeknights. Player development is the primary focus of the PLL fall program. Players will be organized by age division and by team. They will play games, but no standings will be kept, as the primary goal is to work on skills and have fun. Players will also practice for 30-40 minutes (depends on age group) before the start of each game. Fall ball will also feature the return of our Pro Coaching Sessions. Pro coaches will lead two special days of training for all registered players and all volunteer coaches. The 2016 fall ball runs on eight Saturdays from September 10-October 29. The Divisions are as follows: • Tee Ball: 4-6 years old* 1:30-3 p.m. • Division A: 6-8 year olds 1:30–3 p.m. (machine and coach pitch) • Division AA: 7-10 year olds 3–5 p.m. (machine and kid pitch) • Division AAA : 10-13 year olds 2:30–4:30 p.m. (all kid pitch) (*Tee Ball players must be 4 years old by September 10, 2016.) Players must reside in the municipality of Princeton or parts of Hopewell, Skillman, and Rocky Hill or attend a private or public school within the PLL catchment area. Lawrence Township
and Princeton Jct. residents are not eligible, unless they attend a school in the PLL catchment area. League Age is based on the player’s age on 8/31/2017 for players born in 2006 or later and 4/30/17 for players born prior to 2006. Players born before 4/30/2003 are not eligible. The fee for Tee Ball is $120. The fee for all other divisions is $150. Players will receive new jerseys. Please find information and other details at www.princetonlittleleague.com. Scholarships are available. Contact meghan.hedin@ gmail.com with any questions. ———
Rec Department Holding S.A.F.E.T.Y. Coaches Clinic
T h e P r i n c e ton Re c r e ation Department and the Princeton Soccer Association will offer the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic (Sports Awareness For Educating Today’s Youth) on September 21. The clinic will run from 7 to 10 p.m. and is being held in the main meeting room of the Princeton municipal building on Witherspoon Street. Attendees must be present for the entire 3 hours to complete the certification. The Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic meets the “minimum s t a ndards for volu nte er coaches safety orientation and t rain ing sk ills pro grams (N.J.A.C. 5:52) and provides partial civil immunity protection to volunteer coaches under the Little League Law.” The clinic costs $35/person and advance registration is required. The registration deadline is September 18. Individuals can register online at: http://register.communitypass.net/princeton. The Rutgers Safety Clinic is located under the Tab “2016 Community Programs”. For more information, visit www. princetonrecreation.com or call (609) 921-9480.
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Herbert M. Rubel Herber t M. Rubel, be loved husband of 51 years to Connie Jo Rubel, and devoted father of Steven J. Rubel died in his sleep at home, in Princeton, on August 18, 2016. His passing was unexpected because he exuded his usual brand of vitality until the end. Born in New York City but raised in L akewood, N.J., he spent his summers working as a lifeguard and was responsible for saving at least two lives. He went on to major in econom ics and graduated with a degree from Rutgers University in 1963. Economics drove him — a passion that led him to an equal love for mathematics. And while he loved to learn, he truly thrived at teaching ot hers. Herber t was t he consu m mate teacher ( in all aspects) and some even called him “the professor.” He often tutored students
John Thomas DeBardeleben, Jr. A funeral service will be held for John Thomas DeBardeleben, Jr. on Wednesday, August 31 at McIlwain Memorial Presby terian Church, 1220 E . Blou nt S t re e t, Pe n s acola, F la., w ith inter ment follow ing at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens in Pensacola. A long-time resident of Princeton, John was born at Fort Benning, Ga., the son of an Army Chaplain. He was educated at Vanderbilt Universit y, where he studied psychology and chemistry, played football, and served as president of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduation, he was r e c r u i te d b y N e w Yo r k Life Insurance Company as an agent in 1951. He rose quickly through the ranks, managing sales offices across the southeast and fulfilling various roles at the company’s regional a n d n at i o n a l h e a d q u a r ters. By the time of his retirement in 1989, he was senior executive vice presi-
dent at the home office in New York City and responsible for all group insurance — both life and health — in the United States and around the world. Over the years, he received many honors from New York Life, including nine consecutive “G rand Slams,” and t he f ir s t “Fou nder’s Aw ard ” from the Health Insurance Association of America, an annual award created specifically for him. At the time of his death, John had seven children by birth and marriage, 13 grandchildren, and seven g reat g randch ildren. He is mourned by his beloved wife Florence Barbara; his children Jack and Chuck DeBardeleben and Eve R o e b u c k , R i c k K a i s e r, J o a n n e K a i s e r, C a r o l e Leitgeb, and Linda Kaiser — all with their respective spouses and children. John was a committed Chr istian, a member and Ruling Elder in various congregations of the P r e s b y te r i a n C h u r c h i n America, and a donor to evangelical causes in the United States and around the world. “Precious in the sight of t he L ord is t he death of his saints” ( Ps. 116:15).
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EXCELLENT BABYSITTER: With references, available in the Princeton area. (609) 216-5000 tf CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf 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. 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 LAWRENCEvILLE TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT:
(609) 924-2200 ext 10 (deadline Tues @ noon) tf ESTATE SALE: Lots of small items. Furniture, old cameras, old binoculars, jewelry. Friday & Saturday September 2 & 3, 9-2. Princeton Lawrenceville Road (Rt. 206), between Peterson’s nursery & Stony Brook. Look for signs. 08-31 BALdWIN BABY GRANd PIANO 5’2 for sale. Good condition, $2,500. Call (609) 737-1291. 08-31 WURLITZER UPRIGHT PIANO: Good Condition. Recently Tuned. $900. Call (609) 924-7910. 08-31
Corner unit. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Pool/Tennis. All appliances available. Call (609) 216-0092. $1,495/mo. plus utilities & CC fee. 08-31-2t PRINCETON AREA (KINGSTON): Located 2+ miles from downtown Princeton and Princeton University campus, in the historic village of Kingston. Spacious 600 SF TWO BEDROOM apartments feature living room, eat in kitchen with washer/ dryer, renovated baths, and parking. $1,400 or $1,525 with side yard. See photos on craigslist, or call (609) 924-9201. 08-31-2t
PRIvATE BASKETBALL SESSIONS WITH EXPERIENCEd COACH: Former Division 1 Basketball Coach & college player that provides 1 on 1 and/or group training sessions in the Princeton area. Contact (413) 658-8145 to inquire. 08-17-3t
KARINA’S HOUSECLEANING: Full service inside. Honest and reliable lady with references. Available week days. Call for estimate. (609) 858-8259.
TIREd OF AN OFFICE PARK? Office space available in historic building overlooking Carnegie Lake. Princeton address. Furnished or unfurnished. Newly renovated. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette, receptionist included. Friendly, professional atmosphere. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 08-17-26t STUdIO/APARTMENT IN PRINCETON: in exchange for house aid/admin. assistance to retired professor. Free rent plus financial retribution, negotiable depending on amount of duties to be assumed. May be suitable for someone working with flexible hours, or retired. Long term. References required. Reply to vidodds@aol.com or by fax (609) 924-6934. 08-31 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 PERSONAL ASSISTANT: Caring assistant available to help you with shopping, errands, appointments, events, computer tasks, elder care, companion care. Many years of experience in Princeton area. Excellent references. Call (609) 649-2359. 08-31
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. 08-17-17 253 NASSAU-PRINCETON LUXURY RENTALS: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. All Amenities, Parking included, 253Nassau. com Weinberg Management (609) 731-1630. 07-13-tf 5 BR, 1 BATH HOUSE FOR LEASE: 25 Madison, Princeton. Central Location. $3,260 plus utilities. Weinberg Management, (609) 731-1630. 07-13-tf 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. 08-10-17 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROvEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. Call (609) 477-9598. 08-31-16 JOES LANdSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs
HOUSE CLEANING: By experienced Polish lady. Good prices. References available. Own transportation. Honest, reliable, excellent job. Free estimate. Please call Magda, (609) 372-6927.
ROSA’S CLEANING SERvICE: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 20 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188 or (609) 610-2485. 08-03-25t
MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TOdAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-13-17
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08-17-4t I BUY USEd vintage “modern” furniture, pottery, glass, art, rugs, signs, teak, Mid-Century, Danish, American, Italian, etc. from the 20’s to the 80’s or anything interesting or old. One or many. I also buy teak pepper mills (the older & grimier the better) & vintage Seiko watches. Call (609) 252-1998. 08-31-3t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 08-10-8t
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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 Custom fitted in your home. 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.
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CLEANING, IRONING, LAUNdRY: by Polish women with a lot of experience. Excellent references, own transportation. Please call Inga at (609) 530-1169, leave message. 08-24-6t 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.
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Former Division 1 Basketball Coach & college player that provides 1 on 1 and/or group training sessions in the Princeton area. Contact (413) 658-8145 to inquire. 08-17-3t ROSA’S CLEANING SERvICE: For houses, apartments, offices, daycare, banks, schools & much more. Has good English, own transportation. 20 years of experience. Cleaning license. References. Please call (609) 751-2188 or (609) 610-2485. 08-03-25t TIREd OF AN OFFICE PARk? Office space available in historic building overlooking Carnegie Lake. Princeton address. Furnished or unfurnished. Newly renovated. Free parking. Conference room, kitchenette, receptionist included. Friendly, professional atmosphere. Contact Liz: (609) 514-0514; ez@zuckfish.com 08-17-26t
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32 Chambers Street Princeton, NJ 08542 (609) 924-1416 Martha F. Stockton, Broker-Owner 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 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 WHY NOT HAvE A NEIGHBORHOOd YARd SALE? Overflowing garden? Sell extra fruit and vegetables at your sale! Advertise in the TOWN TOPICS to let everyone know! (609) 924-2200 ext 10 (deadline Tues @ noon) tf ESTATE SALE: Lots of small items. Furniture, old cameras, old binoculars, jewelry. Friday & Saturday September 2 & 3, 9-2. Princeton Lawrenceville Road (Rt. 206), between Peterson’s nursery & Stony Brook. Look for signs. 08-31 BALdWIN BABY GRANd PIANO 5’2 for sale. Good condition, $2,500. Call (609) 737-1291. 08-31
STUdIO/APARTMENT IN PRINCETON: in exchange for house aid/admin. assistance to retired professor. Free rent plus financial retribution, negotiable depending on amount of duties to be assumed. May be suitable for someone working with flexible hours, or retired. Long term. References required. Reply to vidodds@aol.com or by fax (609) 924-6934. 08-31 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 PERSONAL ASSISTANT: Caring assistant available to help you with shopping, errands, appointments, events, computer tasks, elder care, companion care. Many years of experience in Princeton area. Excellent references. Call (609) 649-2359. 08-31 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 tf CARPENTRY: General Contracting in Princeton area since 1972. No job too small. Licensed and insured. Call Julius Sesztak (609) 466-0732. tf
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. 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 LAWRENCEvILLE TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT: Corner unit. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath. Pool/Tennis. All appliances available. Call (609) 216-0092. $1,495/mo. plus utilities & CC fee. 08-31-2t PRINCETON AREA (kINGSTON): Located 2+ miles from downtown Princeton and Princeton University campus, in the historic village of Kingston. Spacious 600 SF TWO BEDROOM apartments feature living room, eat in kitchen with washer/ dryer, renovated baths, and parking. $1,400 or $1,525 with side yard. See photos on craigslist, or call (609) 924-9201. 08-31-2t HOUSE CLEANING: By experienced Polish lady. Good prices. References available. Own transportation. Honest, reliable, excellent job. Free estimate. Please call Magda, (609) 372-6927. 08-17-4t kARINA’S HOUSECLEANING: Full service inside. Honest and reliable lady with references. Available week days. Call for estimate. (609) 858-8259. 08-17-4t I BUY USEd vintage “modern” furniture, pottery, glass, art, rugs, signs, teak, Mid-Century, Danish, American, Italian, etc. from the 20’s to the 80’s or anything interesting or old. One or many. I also buy teak pepper mills (the older & grimier the better) & vintage Seiko watches. Call (609) 252-1998. 08-31-3t HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 08-10-8t CLEANING, IRONING, LAUNdRY: by Polish women with a lot of experience. Excellent references, own transportation. Please call Inga at (609) 530-1169, leave message. 08-24-6t 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
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. 08-10-17 MUSIC LESSONS: Voice, piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, saxophone, banjo, mandolin, uke & more. One-on-one. $32/ half hour. Ongoing music camps. CALL TOdAY! FARRINGTON’S MUSIC, Montgomery (609) 9248282; West Windsor (609) 897-0032, www.farringtonsmusic.com 07-13-17 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. 08-17-17 253 NASSAU-PRINCETON LUXURY RENTALS: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. All Amenities, Parking included, 253Nassau. com Weinberg Management (609) 731-1630. 07-13-tf 5 BR, 1 BATH HOUSE FOR LEASE: 25 Madison, Princeton. Central Location. $3,260 plus utilities. Weinberg Management, (609) 731-1630. 07-13-tf 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. 08-10-17 J.O. PAINTING & HOME IMPROvEMENTS: Painting for interior & exterior, framing, dry wall, spackle, trims, doors, windows, floors, tiles & more. Call (609) 477-9598. 08-31-16 JOES LANdSCAPING INC. OF PRINCETON Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs Commercial/Residential Over 30 Years of Experience •Fully Insured •Free Consultations
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