March 21, 2014
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March 21, 2014
March 21, 2014 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Former Chief Cox Dies, page 11; Kristian Dudchak Leads North Tennis, 16; Liz Adams Art on View, 28. School Budget OKd Despite 2 Dissenters T he budget was the hot topic at the March 11 WW-P school board meeting, with state aid, budget caps, and process fueling the debate. The budget presented was virtually the same as the one presented at the February 18 board meeting, with one exception. As assistant superintendent for finance Larry Shanok explained, “The state just sent us information regarding how much state aid we will be receiving this year. And, unexpectedly, the amount has gone up from last year” — a total of $7,961,085, an increase of approximately $200,000 over last year. Shanok explained that this additional aid will be allocated to special education instruction and transportation (for those students transported to out-of-district schools). The total proposed budget for 2014-’15 will be $164,625,300, an increase of 1.34 percent over last year’s budget. Bowties and Butterflies: West Windsor resident Ilene Dube’s mixed media work, on view at the Gallery at Mer cer College to April 3, was selected for a Purchase Award from the County Cultural and Heritage Commission. S cience became a hot topic for the West Windsor-Plainsboro School Board, at both the March 12 board meeting and a March 13 “Coffee with the Principal” at High School North. At the board meeting the conceptual physics class, taught by Danielle Bugge of High School South, gave a presentation demonstrating how a hands-on approach has been utilized to encourage students to learn physics concepts and also to learn to love science. The students demonstrated their rocket launch project, as well as how the donation of a high-speed camera has enhanced their learning by allowing them to look back at experiments and view results not visible to the naked eye. The students said that this class has helped them learn independence and life skills, reinforced the 21st-century competencies, and allowed them to retain the information better than if it was just presented in lecture format. By contrast, another science class that attempts to teach students through a non-traditional, hands- by Sue Roy For taxpayers this means a total tax levy increase of 2.35 percent, the maximum allowed under New Jersey state law. “We have to balance the idea of fiscal restraint with the impact on students, particularly class size considerations,” said Shanok. “If you compare West WindsorPlainsboro to other high-performing school districts, our student- By a vote of 7-2, the WW-P School Board approved a 2014-’15 budget that includes a 2.35 percent tax levy increase. to-teacher ratio is higher than all of them, and our student-to-administrator ratio of 247 to 1 is significantly higher than even the next highest district. And yet our actual per pupil costs are in the middle. Some districts, such as Spotlight on Science: iS Biology pilot Working? on methodology has not been receiving such high accolades. Several parents appeared at the board meeting to express concern over the honors biology pilot program, currently in place at High School North. This program, which was begun during the second half of 2013, is being offered in all biology classes taught by teachers Robert Corriveau and Kristina Nicosia (including their college prep biology courses). And many of the parents whose students are enrolled in these classes — and the students themselves — have expressed dissatisfaction with the course. At the board meeting, though parents did acknowledge that the programs’ goals — to teach students to think independently and to allow for individualized teaching of students — are certainly laudable, they expressed concerns about how the course is being implemented. Said parent Yingchao Zhang, “When we are making curriculum decisions, we need to con- by Sue Roy sider how students learn, and how they can learn better. We need to be very careful and move slowly. We should have a full evaluation of a pilot program and obtain feedback Parents want to know: Are honors biology students ‘really learning knowledge as opposed to skills?’ from the students, parents, and others, before we claim ‘success.’” “I have a ninth grader in honors bio,” said Adam Baker. “And it has been a very poor experience for him. I have heard nothing positive from any parent whose child is in this class. The teachers are good; it’s the new style of teaching, the new methodology, which is the problem. There is a real disconnect between the goals of the pilot and P RINCETON O TOLARYNGOLOGY A SSOCIATES Our Team of Experts Can Help You 609-897-0203 SEE AD PAGE 11 the reality. The teachers are very slow to give feedback to the students because it is difficult to manage all of these projects. There is a lot of down time for the students, and they are losing their enthusiasm. Before we expand this type of pilot program to honors chemistry or any other subject, we should make sure we have it right in biology first.” Another parent, Angelina Caldwell, noted that “the students are learning good skills but not enough basic information. It is great that the district is willing to try new things, and you are to be applauded for that, but we need to assess these types of programs to make sure they are really working. Are the students really learning knowledge as opposed to skills?” Board president Tony Fleres responded. “One of the strengths of this district is our concerned parents, who work with us for the benefit of our students. I thank all of you for coming here.” Princeton, spend more per pupil, and others, such as Montgomery and South Brunswick, spend less. We are not anxious to increase our student to teacher and administrator ratios much more, because our students will surely be negatively impacted.” Board of Education president Tony Fleres justified the proposed tax levy increase. “For the past two years we have had the perfect storm of events that allowed us to have a zero percent tax levy increase, or even a reduction, especially because previously we had to budget for the charter school, which never materialized, so we hadn’t needed to spend the money on the charter school. Now we no longer budget for that, so the money is no longer available for future tax relief. But we knew that this couldn’t go on indefinitely — costs and expenses continue to increase, and we are at the point where if we don’t increase the Continued on page 12 Superintendent David Aderhold also thanked the parents and invited them to a follow-up meeting at High School North to further discuss the concerns with the honors biology program. Though he would not promise an immediate resolution, he assured parents that he would listen carefully to their concerns and address them. Approximately 150 parents attended that follow-up meeting, which was one of the four “Coffee with the Principal” meetings hosted and sponsored by the North Parent, Teacher, and Students Association (PTSA). And the tone was decidedly less formal at this meeting. Aderhold, Assistant Superintendent Martin Smith, Science Curriculum Supervisor Rebecca McLelland-Crawley, Principal Michael Zapicchi, and many members of the board of education were in attendance. PTSA President Suparna Mahableshawarkar explained, “we host a ‘Coffee with the Principal’ event every marking period. And at every WW-P’s Free Community neWsPaPer Continued on page 15 WWPinFo.Com Letters: When Will WW Bury Its Power Lines? 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West of an article in the March 7 edition Windsor was represented by Linda of the WW-P News, the Hughes Greenstein in the State Assembly group is looking for suggestions as and Senate for 10 years, and during to how to develop the parcel of land that time she provided exemplary that is the former American Cyanaservice, always making her pres- mid site. ence known and responding to loI would like to see this site becal needs as well come a solar cell as making us farm. proud of her One suggestion for To encourage thoughtful, prothe Hughes Howard Hughes: Make gressive, and ingroup to develthe American Cyanadependent op a solar farm views. 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She landed as a secretary at the Naval Academy library, where she caught the eye of my father. He was her boss, but he took a special interest in making sure that she would continue her education, though it was disrupted by the civil war. When the war ended, with his help and encouragement, she attended the prestigious Ewha Women’s University in Seoul. Shortly after graduating, she married him. by Euna Kwon Brossman It remains somewhat of a sore spot with me that the Korean elders — notorious for their lack of tact — would cluck over me when I was young. I can still remember the sting of their comments, “Oh, your mother was so beautiful and how all the young men used to flock around The way of mothers is to do everything in their powers to make their loved ones comfortable. her, and how persistent your smart father was to win her. Isn’t it too bad that you look like your father and not your mother?” Even so, I never resented my beautiful mother. 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Every few months, her mother — my grandmother — would send us huge brown packages laden with the smells and tastes of the old country. Sometimes there would be a small toy or treasure for my brother and me. But mostly those packages were fragrant with red pepper powder to pickle kimchee at home. We breathed in the scent of seaweed in flat sheets and the salted dried squid that my mother would roast over the open flame on the stove. I can’t begin to imagine how lonely my mother must have been, with my father at work all day and only two small children for company. How she must have pined for the sweet familiarity of home and eagerly breathed in the love packed in those brown boxes that traveled over the Pacific Ocean. I think of my mom like one of the pioneer women of the old, Wild West — steadfast and strong, making a new life in a strange land with courage. I remember so wanting to be like the other kids. I invited three of my best friends from first grade over for lunch one day, and told my mother to make American food. I remember walking into the house, peeking into the kitchen, and seeing the table set for four. The Campbell’s chicken noodle soup was steaming from the bowls, and four plates were laden with sandwiches, an American food she had learned how to make. But I told her that Ann’s mother had invited us and she was going to make pizza, so never mind about lunch. Capital Properties & Estates Cell(Preferred)(609)955-1310 Office(609)921-1900•Fax(609)921-0480 [email protected] ne of our earliest collective set of memories — my brother and I — involve the Saturday morning driving lessons my father would give my mother in our 1964 Plymouth. I still hear the whine of the engine, the switching of the gears and my father’s impatient voice. How I hated those mornings, trapped in the back seat by loud voices, wishing we were home watching cartoons. It would be years before my mother would drive, and even then, reluctantly. I also used to be so impatient with my mother for what I perceived to be her passivity in letting my dad be the boss of everything. “Why don’t you stand up for yourself,” I would grumble, with my mid-’70s feminist sensitivities. “Why do you have to serve him his food on a tray so he can watch the news? Why do you have to iron his shirts every morning? Let him do it himself!” She would respond in her sweet way, “I don’t have to do it, I want to do it. He’s your dad.” Now I get it, because I find my mother in myself all the time. They say it will happen and you want to deny its truth, but it is indeed the way of mothers and daughters and time. Like my mom, I do everything in my power to make the lives of my loved ones happy and comfortable. I serve them food on a tray (sometimes) and I would iron a fresh shirt for Bill if he wanted (he would rather send them to the dry cleaner, thank goodness). The best thing I have learned about being a mom is from my own mom, who is this family’s original Suburban Mom. She’s the best and way more kind and patient — and beautiful — yes, I have heard it so — than I will ever be. So happy birthday, my dear mother, my Ummah. MARCH 21, 2014 Correction Letters & Opinions Continued from page 2 group will make public what discoveries are found. Every member of our community, especially those of us who live in a home or live in an apartment or work in a building could benefit from the knowledge gathered at such a facility. Additionally, the young people of our community can see the possibilities for the future. Perhaps someone in the area might even have an idea that could be tested at this station. Steve Tayler Plainsboro Before Other Projects, Bury the Utility Poles S everal years ago, there was a very brief, passing discussion regarding burying the power / utility poles in the commercial district of Princeton Junction. I know this because I mentioned it. Linda Geevers stated “it would be too expensive.” Really? Did she have any cost estimates? As previously written, this cost seems not to have bothered Princeton, Plainsboro, Robbinsville, and many other area communities. If West Windsor is (still) the Best Town in the World, why has this initiative not progressed? Because the mayor didn’t think of it? He has had 20 years or more than 7,300 days to do something. By contrast, the public gets three minutes every two weeks to make constructive suggestions. This should be a much higher priority over the Asian Pocket Park. Perhaps with the power poles removed, we can grow and harvest bamboo along both sides of the roadway? Subterranean utilities should be considered before any new paving is done through the commercial district. Under no circumstances should the county do the paving because its quality of construction is reprehensible. Fact. 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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are your neighbors. They are employed by your local businesses and they attend services with you at your place of worship. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities belong in the community, living integrated lives with families and friends. National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a chance to take a second look at accessibility in your town, or at ways you can increase inclusivity on a community level. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can lead independent and productive lives here in New Jersey, as long as their fellow citizens provide a welcoming environment for them to do so. Thomas Baffuto Executive Director, Arc of New Jersey THE BECKER NOSE AND SINUS CENTER Now in Central New Jersey! Now with offices in Princeton and Hamilton/Robbinsville! 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Students from Grover Middle School and High School North also participated in the 22nd annual state finals, where 26 middle schools and 26 high schools competed at Middlesex County College in Edison. The competition is designed to encourage students’ interest in science and technology. The national championship will be held at the University of South Florida in May. T he Community Middle School Science Olympiad team, coached by Kyle Schimpf and Raisa Donnard, with assistance from Arthur Downs and Bob Krzyzkowski, won the state championship. The CMS students received nine gold medals, four silver medals, four bronze medals, and earned medals in five other events. Each competitor on the team earned a medal at the championship. Detailed results follow. Anatomy: second place for Shannon Weng (grade eight) and Jason Yang (grade eight). Boomilever: second place for Devanei Solai (grade seven) and Arsh Rupani (grade six). Can’t Judge a Powder: fourth place for Charles Dai (grade nine) and Ranjan Mahanth (grade eight). Crime Busters: first place for Uday Shankar (grade nine) and Revanth Gumpu (grade nine). Disease Detective: fifth place for Jason Yang (grade eight) and Eshita Sangal (grade eight) Dynamic Planet: second place for Mridul Bansal (grade eight) and Anshu Jonnalagadda (grade eight). Entomology: third place for Albert Sebastian (grade eight) Leung (grade nine). Robo-Cross: fifth place for Uday Shankar (grade nine) and Devanei Solai (grade seven). Rocks and Minerals: first place for Albert Sebastian (grade eight) and Nick Leung (grade nine). Rotor Egg Drop: first place for Matt Hong (grade six) and Arsh Rupani (grade six). Shock Value: third place for Uday Shankar (grade nine) and Revanth Gumpu (grade nine). Simple Machines: first place for Eshita Sangal (grade eight) and Mridual Bansal (grade eight). Solar System: Sixth place for Anshu Jonnalagadda (grade nine) and Shannon Weng (grade eight). 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(Web ID 100) Dir: Rte 579, Continental Lane, #35 on Rt. $430,000 PRINCETON JUNCTION OFFICE ● 609-799-3500 ● 53 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN RD Offices Across America Keep searching on weichert.com Enter Web ID# to view photos/details. Search Official Real Estate Company of the MARCH 21, 2014 fourth place for Angela You and Ishan Majumdar; Astronomy: second place for Bill Yan Huamg and Chaitanya Asawa; Boomilever: second place for Ben Lee and Alex Zhou; Chemistry Lab: second place for Andrew Chen and Aleck Zhao; Circuit Lab: third place for Kevin Li and Jason Shi; Compound Machines: first place for Kevin Li and Jason Shi; Designer Genes: fourth place for Angela You and Ishan Majumdar; Dynamic Planet: third place for Chaitanya Asawa and Bill Huang; Elastic Launch Glider: second place for Ben Lee and Alex Zhou; and Entomology: second place for Michael Mu and Tommy Liang. Experimental Design: fifth place for Angela Mao, Yinan Zhang, and Michael Mu; Forensics: third place for Angela Mao and Andrew Chen; GeoLogic Mapping: second place for Bill Huang and Jason Shi; Maglev: second place for Shaurya Luthra and Chaitanya Asawa; Mission Possible: fifth place for Bharat Jaladi and Shaurya Luthra; Rocks and Minerals: fifth place for Angela You and Aleck Zhao; Technical Problem Solving: fifth place for Aleck Zhao and Jason Shi; Water Quality: second place for Pranay Nadella and Yinan Zheng; and We’ve Got Your Number: and first place for Kevin Li and Ishan Majumdar. H igh School North placed second in the state. The team advisor is Jim Looney, with assistance from Regina Celin, Kerry Pross, and Holly Crochetiere. Honors received include: Anatomy and Physiology: first place for Ronald Wang and Roger Jin; Astronomy: third place for Rohan Agrawal and Bolong Xu; Chemistry Lab: fourth place for Matthew Zang and Vincent Wu; Circuit Lab: second place for Chris Shao and Brice Huang; Designer Genes: second place for Bolong Xu and Sundar Solai; Disease Detective: fourth place for Bolong Xu and Jeremy Zhang; and Dynamic Planet: Sixth place for Avinash THE NEWS 7 Winners: The Science Olympiad teams from High School South, opposite left, and Community Middle School finished first at the state championship and will compete in the national finals in May. Subramanian and Rohan Agrawal. Elastic Glider: fourth place for Felix Su and Andrew Hong; Forensics: second place for Roger Jin and Matthew Zang; Geo Mapping: third place for Varun Subbiah and Rohan Agrawal; Maglev: first place for Louis Wang and Cody Yang; Mission Possible: third place for Felix Su and An- drew Hong; Rocks and Minerals: first place for Varun Subbiah and Avinash Subramanian; and Technical Problem Solving: first place for Brice Huang and Vincent Wu. T he Grover Middle School Science Olympiad Team placed fourth in the state competition. Coaches include Rae McKenna, Tara Hipple, and Chris Castner. Young Author V Cub Scouts Bridge C ub Scouts’ Pack 48 celebrated the 104th anniversary of scouting with its annual Blue and Gold banquet on Saturday, March 1, at the Millstone River School in Plainsboro. Cub Scout families across the pack gathered as 10 Webelos scouts crossed over the bridge to become members of area Boy Scout troops. Aayush Chopra, Thomas Durie, Ishan Gupta, Ranit Gupta, Pranav Mahableshwarkar, Bryan Sai, and Parth Sharma advanced to Troop 40. Joseph Di Russo, Ryan Roberts, and Benjamin Tomfohrde bridged to Troop 66. Arrow of Light, Cub Scout’s highest award was received by Aayush Chopra, Joseph DiRusso, Thomas Durie, Ishan Gupta, Ranit Gupta, Pranav Mahablesh- Scouts’ Honor: Greg Di Russo, back left, Ranit Gupta, Parth Sharma, Aayush Chopra, Ryan Roberts, Caillin Ryan, and Bob Durie; and Nancy Durie, front left, Bry an Sai, Ishan Gupta, Thomas Durie, Joseph Di Russo, Pranav Mahableshwarkar, and Benjamin Tomfohrde. warkar, Ryan Roberts, Parth Sharma, and Benjamin Tomfohrde. Caillin Ryan, a Boy Scout in Troop 66, earned the Den Chief service award for his service to den 1 during three years. Pack 48 families have come together through the past year with several projects serving the local community, such as cleaning up local hiking trails, mulching the playground for the Cherry Tree Club, and a food drive benefiting the Crisis Ministry for food pantries in Trenton and Princeton. Leaders and scouts from Troops 40 and 66 attended to welcome their new members. Pastor Peter Froehlke, who joined the Prince of Peace Church this past year, addressed the gathering. Pack meetings are regularly held at the Prince of Peace Church on PrincetonHightstown Road in West Windsor. E-mail [email protected] for information. The Cub Scout Tigers, Wolves, and Bears were also awarded badges for their achievements and contribution to the community during the year. There were also skits performed by boy scouts and a professional magic show by Joe Fischer with audience participation. ijay Singh, 13, of West Windsor has written and published a book. “The Chassmistic Chronicle” is a 160-page book available in paperback at www.lulu.com. “I have been writing for three years,” he says. “I carry a notebook with me, and I write my ideas in it.” Singh is an eighth grader at Grover Middle School. Singh sums up the story: The main character of the book, Calvin King, has a divorced mom and no siblings. He is best friends with a boy named Joey Lee and his twin sisters Megan and Sarah. He soon realizes that Joey is part of a group called the Titoms, who are at war with a group called the Chassims. Once Calvin goes into Joey’s room, he finds a stone that electrocutes its power into Calvin, making him a Titom. Joey brings Megan, Sar- ah, and Calvin to a training academy for Titoms. His parents are Vaishali and Sharad Singh. His father is an investment banker at UBS, and his mother is a nurse at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Hill Wallack News Chess Champions T E homas F. Carroll III of West Windsor has been selected for 2014 New Jersey Super Lawyers list. He is a partner at Hill Wallack. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. Visit superlawyers.com. ight students from Town Center Elementary School were awarded third place in the K-3 group for the New Jersey State Elementary Chess Championship. In addition, Derek Clasby, a second grade student, was awarded an individual trophy for fifth place. Students also include first grade student Sarthak Chauhansecond; second grade students Sahas Chodhari, Vidith Iyer, Derek Clasby, Pravav Tholeti, Ved Phirke, and Srisainandan Indla; and third grade student Garv Continued on following page 8 THE NEWS MARCH 21, 2014 A WW-P NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE Real Estate Insights with Donna Reilly A Rebecca Rogers Sales Associate • Graduate Realtor Institute • Accredited Buyer Representative • Certified Residential Specialist ® OF PRINCETON 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 www.rebeccarogers.com RADHA CHEERATH BROKER ASSOCIATE Will the New Mortgage Rules Affect You? s we enter spring — traditionally the busiest real estate season — it’s important to make sure buyers and sellers work with a qualified real estate representative who will help clarify the new legal and regulatory changes in the mortgage market. Learning from recent history, where a great many mortgages were given to consumers without enough regard to the consumer’s ability to repay those loans, there is now greater emphasis placed on an ability-topay mandate. For example, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a rule, effective January 10 of this year, to implement laws requiring mortgage lenders to consider the consumer’s ability to repay home loans before extending them credit. It’s important to understand the key elements of the new rules and regulations. Here are just some — please call today for an in-depth explanation of all the changes and to find out how they may apply to you and your real estate plans. Ability-to-Repay Determinations. The CFPB designed this regulation to ensure that every borrower is a qualified borrower, based on the buyer’s income, assets, credit history, and financial obligations. Decrease in FHA Loan Limits. The Federal Housing Administration lowered its maximum loan limits for higher-priced properties. Homebuyers looking for a larger loan may now have to apply for a jumbo loan, likely with a larger down payment. Tighter Regulations for the Self-Employed. Being your own boss brings a number of great advantages, but it also has issues specific to loans. Let’s ensure you understand all your mortgage loan requirements before even starting your hunt for a new home. And remember, up to the minute West Windsor market information is always available at West-Windsor-Homes-NJ.com or Facebook.com/West.Windsor. Homes.NJ. Please call today for an in-depth explanation of all the changes to mortgage rules and to find out how they may apply to you and your real estate plans. 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Library, fam. rm, FP, full bsmt. Many more features. $809,000 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. • Princeton Jct., NJ 609-799-8181 CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN • Certified Relocation Specialist • NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1993 Gold Level 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 Platinum Level 2013 • Solid Reputation and Proven Track Record G RE AT NE W PR IC E! Knowledge, Experience, Dedication set me apart from other realtors West Windsor 6 Acre Farmette: $1.2M. 4,185 sq. ft. of home with tree farm. Lana Chan, (Office) 609-799-2022 x 171 (cell) 609-915-2581 email: [email protected] 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Continued from preceding page Chauhan. The school’s assistant principal is Jeanine Bryde and the principal is Brian Stevens. Private Schools Pennington School: Upper school students on the dean’s list include West Windsor residents Niral Ramesh, a junior; and Emma Kramer, a sophomore. Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart: Aana Bansal, a senior from West Windsor, is the 2014 New Jersey winner and a 2013 New Jersey Runner Up for the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. Bansal is a finalist in the national competition. The NCWIT Awards recognize high school women for their computing-related achievements and interests as part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology. In College Berkeley College: Danielle Johnson of West Windsor is on the president’s list. Bucknell University: Students on the dean’s list include: High School North graduates Fred Guo of Plainsboro and Ralph Otis, Allison Shook, and Daniel Steinberg of West Windsor; and Taylor Zahn of West Windsor, a 2010 graduate of Montgomery High School. College of New Jersey: West Windsor resident Joanna Ju, a member of the TCNJ Choir, will be performing at Lincoln Center as part of the third annual Project Hand-in-Hand concert to benefit Japan’s long-term recovery from the earthquake and tsunami that hit the nation in 2011. The choirs, led by John P. Leonard, along with 90 high school students from the earthquake disaster-area in Japan, and the New York City Opera Orchestra, will collaborate to perform Carol Orff’s “Carmina Burana: Secular Songs for Singers and Choruses to be Sung Together with Instruments and Magic Images” on Wednesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. Visit handinhandconcert.com or Checkmate: Town Center chess players include Sahas Chod hari, front left, Vidith Iyer, Derek Clasby, Pravav Tholeti, and Sarthak Chauhan, and Garv Chauhan, back left, Ved Phirke, and Srisainandan Indla. Also pictured are assis tant principal Jeanine Bryde and principal Brian Stevens. Aana Bansal, right, received the 2014 NC WIT Award for Aspira tions in Computing. www.facebook.com/ProjectHandInHand for information. Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, has the following West Windsor residents on its dean’s list: Ankita Gumaste, Michelle Heker, Zachary Mozenter, and Saahith Pochiraju. Fairleigh Dickinson University: Kenneth Lemley of West Windsor has been inducted into FDU’s Phi Omega Epsilon senior honor society. McDaniel College: Jennifer Litzinger of West Windsor performs the role of Zombie in “Evil Dead: The Musical” at McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland, from Wednesday to Saturday, April 16 to 19. Litzinger is a sophomore. Call 410-857-2448 or visit www. mcdaniel.edu for more information Oxford College, the two-year liberal arts division of Emory University located in Oxford, Georgia, has the following students on its honor list: Carissa Hunter and Robert Bamford of West Windsor, and Pranav Venkatraman of Plainsboro. Stevenson University: Jan Do- MARCH 21, 2014 • Invisalign • Adult and Child • Zoom Whitening Orthodontics • One Visit Veneer • Implant-Tooth • One Visit Root Canal Replacement w w w.To o t h F a i r y F Dr. Marjan Habibian 503 Plainsboro Rd. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 609-452-2600 a m i l y. c o m Walk-In Teeth Cleaning Available (Subject to Availability) Follow us: Continued on page 11 Bhatla-Usab Real Estate Group Why Choose a Single Agent When You Can Have A Whole Team Working For You? 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ID#354 SE U PM O H 1-4 N 3 PE /2 O N3 SU $1,075,000 $1,200,000 NT SE U PM O H 1-4 N 3 PE /2 O N3 SU CO Albert P. Lombardo, 80, of West Windsor died March 3 at St. Francis Compassionate Care Hospice. Born in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, he was a longtime area resident. An Army veteran, he was an engineer with Bell Telephone. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Grace Lombardo; his son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Donna Lombardo; his daughter, Cindy Lombardo; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Michael and Debbie Lombardo and Angelo and Rachael Lombardo; his sisters and brothersin-law, Joyce and Martin Otto and Carol and Donald Otto; his grandson, Nicholas Lombardo; his granddaughters and their spouses, Jenna and Jason Davila and Dana A FEW OF OUR SPECIALTIES R Rosemary O’Brien, 84, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, died February 27. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and John Farrell of West Windsor. Donations may be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude place, Memphis, TN 38105. with this ad. DE Ralitsa Slavenkova, 35, of West Windsor died February 25. Born in Bulgaria, she was a graduate of University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government. She was a policy analyst with Mathematica Policy Research. The family moved from East Windsor to West Windsor in 2008. Survivors include her husband Atanas Tepavitcharov; children Martin Tepavitcharov, in third grade at Princeton Academy, and Reneta Tepavicharov, age three; and parents Reneta Indzhova and Boyan Slavenkov of Bulgaria. John S. Baymiller, 71, of Portland, Oregon, died March 3. Survivors include his sister, Judith Baymiller of Plainsboro. Teeth Whitening UN Deaths Survivors include his wife, Cecelia Meehan Herman; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Debra Herman; and two granddaughters, Johanna and Corinna. Donations may be made to the National Stroke Association, 9707 East Easter Lane, Suite B, Centennial, CO 80112. CT rerna Gupta and John Denton are planning a November wedding. Both are graduates of West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, Gupta in 1993 and Denton in 1990. The future bride graduated from Mercer Community College and Kutztown University and is pursuing a master’s degree as a reading specialist at Rider. She teaches special education at Brookfield School. She is the daughter of Sushila and Sat Gupta of West Windsor. The prospective bridegroom received certification in construction from Mercer County Vocational School. He has been working at ACE Hardware in Princeton for 11 years. He is the son of Marge Denton of Key West, Florida. BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE cash management sales officer at Citi Private Bank for 10 years and became Citi Private Bank’s senior vice president and private banker for the law firm group in 2011. RA P Elmer D. Herman, 79, a former Plainsboro resident, died March 3 at Metropolitan Hospital, Miami, Florida. He worked as a tool-anddie maker at Thomas & Betts in Elizabeth for 35 years. He served in the Army during peacetime. S e r v i n g t h e C o m m u n i t y f o r O v e r 2 0 Ye a r s NT Engagement and Joe Franzone; and two greatgrandchildren. Donations may be made to St. Francis Compassionate Care, 601 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton 08629; or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202. family dental CO University of the Sciences: Plainsboro residents on the dean’s list include doctor of pharamcy students Rajesh Gadde, Rakesh Gadde, Rasagnya Kota, Joon Lee, Shreya Sabharwal, Prachetas Singh, and Masato Sugeno; Victoria Lee, a doctor of occupational therapy student; and Nora Osman, a doctor of physical therapy student. West Windsor residents on the dean’s list include Joseph Guan, a doctor of pharmacy student; Christopher Matthews, a doctor of physical therapy student; Erica Simi, a doctor of occupational therapy student; and Michael Wang, a health science student. hris Cordasco of West Windsor, now a senior vice president and relationship manager of Citizens Bank’s Professionals Banking Group, is responsible for handling the commercial-banking needs of law firms in the Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. areas. Cordasco earned his bachelor of arts in history from the University of Delaware and has been a certified treasury professional since 1999. Cordasco worked as senior vice president and treasury and R nato of Plainsboro is on the dean’s list. TOOTH FA RY C DE To submit information for People in the News, E-mail Community News editor Lynn Miller at [email protected]. Senior VP UN Submit Your Story THE NEWS LAWRENCEVILLE - 77 Woodmont Dr. 4BR 2.5ba townhome w/remodeled kitchen, LR fireplace. 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A block and a half or less to Maurice Hawk Elementary, West Windsor HS South, the West Windsor Arts Center, and the of the wire thus, reducing electrical just-renovated Windsor Plaza, with its new shops & restaurants. Superb West Windsor-Plainsboro School District & more. Marketed hazard. After an electrifying perby Harriet Hudson. Directions: Route 571 to Alexander Rd, left on formance, the team rejoiced with Scott Rd to #41 on left. Offered at: $585,000 energetic robot runs, scoring a high Listing Agent of 255 points on the playing field. HARRIET HUDSON Members of the Bender Bots team include team mentors from 609-577-7335 (cell) High School North, Avni MandWeichert’s President’s Club hania, grade 9; and Shrishti KeTop 1% Nationwide dia, grade 12. Sixth grade students Bender Bots: At top, Avni Mandhania, standing left, Vi haan Kedia, Anish Rajesh, coach Vish Kecia, Shray Vats, coach Rajesh Ramachandran, Pranav Mahableshwar kar, Pranav Balachander, Eddie Chen, and Shrishti Ke dia. Seated, from left, Anika Mandhania, Daniel Wang, Abigail Johnson, and Vinay Vishwanathan. Team Top Brick: Coach Jay Ramachandran, left, Anee sha Gopal,Sameer Singh, Akila Saravanan, Ronak Ram achandran, Sneha Tripathy, Adideb Nag, Akanksha Trip athy, Harini Srinivasan, and coach Anita Ramachandran. First Lego League: From left, Jay Rana, Rajiv Chatter jee, Saketh Subramanian, and Akhil Paulraj. include Vihaan Kedia, Anish Rajesh, Shray Vats, Pranav Balachander, Anika Mandhania, and Vinay Vishwanathan. Fifth grade students include Pranav Mahableshwarkar, Eddie Chen, and Daniel Wang. Abigail Johnson is in fourth grade. The coaches are Vish Kecia and Rajesh Ramachandran. S tudents of Millstone River School from “Team IdeAmaze” participated at the NJ FLL State Championship on Saturday, March 8. They were among 60 teams who had won regional qualifiers. Team members include Jay Rana, Rajiv Chatterjee, Saketh Subramanian, and Akhil Paulraj. Team IdeAmaze received first place in Core Values and Gracious Professionalism at the state robotics championship. The term “Gra- cious Professionalism” is a way of doing things that encourages highquality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. The phrase was coined by Woodie Flowers, FIRST national advisor and professor emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Science Bowl N ew Jersey middle and high school science bowls took place at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab on February 21 and 22. Grover Middle School students Tim Jian, Varnita Prakash, Sruthi Kataman, Aysha Sheik, and Amelia Ashcroft received fifth place, competing against 15 other teams. The team coach is Grover Middle School teacher Rae McKenna. MARCH 21, 2014 Continued from page 9 Stanley Allen Coppock, 63, of Davis, California, died March 8. Survivors include his brother, David Coppock of West Windsor; a niece, Julia Coppock of New York; and a nephew, Andrew Coppock. Robert Earl Boyce, 89, of Williamstown, New Hampshire, died March 9. During World War II, he served in the Pacific theater, building runways for B-29 bombers. He was a master electrician. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Adam and MaryAnne Boyce of West Windsor. Donations may be made to the United Federated Church of Williamstown, PO Box 438, Williamstown, VT 05679. Bernard Z. Grafman, 83, of Plainsboro died March 12 at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, he was a radio disc jockey in Kentucky during his 20s, and was later a salesman for Consolidated Paper in Brooklyn, New York, until his retirement in 1991. Survivors include his sister, Helen Koffler of Florida; two daughters and son-in-law, Pamela Zecca of Boonton, and Beth and Daniel Kenavan of West Windsor; and his grandchildren, Drew, Jaclyn, Taylor, and Brendan. Donations may be made to the National Psoriasis Foundation at www.psoriasis.org. Therese D. “Terri” Martinez, 81, of Westmont died March 13. Survivors include a granddaughter and her husband, Jayme and Warren D’Souza of West Windsor; and great-grandchild Caiden D’Souza. Donations may be made to Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Former Police Chief Cox Dies Drive, Suite 300, Marlton 08053. Jennifer Lynn Pruden, 62, of Linden died March 16. She was the director of the Union County Rape Crisis Center for 20 years before Come in for a Spring Sale U p to 20% Off (exclusions apply) to 40 years of law enforcement service. He was a past president of the NJ FBI National Academy Associates and the Mercer County Chiefs of Police. In 2008 the West Windsor Police Building was named the “Frank Cox Police Facility” in recognition of his leadership in the community. 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Subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, and withdrawal without notice. which actually means that an increase of 2.35 percent is allowed.” School Budget “We are within the law and the Continued from page 1 intent of the law,” Fleres said. “And we didn’t even come close to 2 perbudget, the students will suffer.” cent the past two years, much less Continued Fleres: “We are takuse our allowances. So I am very ing money from the fund balance comfortable that we are following reserves. In the proposed budget, the law. And, if we were in violawe did not allocate extra money for tion, we would be corrected by the employee benefits. We are assumcounty, which reviews and ultiing that they will remain flat as they mately approves our budget. And have previously. Eventually they while they may change some porwill increase, and that will also retion of it, they have given no indiquire us to tap into fund balances.” cation that we have violated the The fund balance reserve does state law.” not automatically replenish, he Fellow board member Rachelle noted. “Using more of the fund balFeldman-Hurwitz also voiced conance than we take in every year becerns, though not with the budget comes problematic. Eventually, itself. Her concern was with this that practice has year’s budget to come to an process. end or we won’t ‘We are allowed to go to “Larry Shahave the renok does a great a 2.35 percent tax levy serves we need job with the increase, and I support for unexpected budget, and I expenses.” that,’ Aderhold said. ‘In am not opposed “It’s like a the future, I frankly see to this budget tube of toothitself. I am raismore increases. We will paste. Even ing a process ishave to cut essential serwhen you think sue. We had no the tube is empvices if we don’t go to budget retreat ty, you can get this year, nor the cap limit.’ some more did we have intoothpaste out depth conversations about the budof it if you squeeze hard enough. get. Approving the budget is one of But, at some point there is no more our most important responsibilitoothpaste left. And we are at that ties, and our collective voice matpoint now.” ters. We need to come to the table Board member Scott Powell disand go over the budget together. agreed. “Under state law, we are Because we were unable to do so only supposed to increase the budthis year, I am voting against the get by 2 percent every year, and we budget as a matter of conscience.” have gone over that. So I will not Fleres again responded, pointsupport this budget because we ing out that this budget is virtually have gone over the 2 percent cap.” the same as the one discussed at the Fleres responded: “Saying that board meeting a month ago, with the cap is 2 percent is a nice sound the exception of the increase in bite. But state law actually allows state aid. He also noted that the past for 2 percent plus allowances, year had been unusual in that it was WEICHERT P ROUDLY C ONGRATULATES ® Donna Reilly, Sales Associate Donna’s success is clearly based on listening to her clients and quickly zeroing in on their needs. She prides herself on providing both buyers and sellers with comprehensive real estate services and as much information as is available in order to help them make informed decisions. 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Princeton Office 609-921-1900 (office) 609-462-3737 (cell) [email protected] West-Windsor-Homes-NJ.com Facebook.com/West.Windsor.Homes.NJ MARCH 21, 2014 the first time that Board elections were held in November, instead of April, which made it difficult to schedule a budget retreat, especially since four of the nine board members are newly elected and just took office in January. Superintendent David Aderhold also spoke on the process issue. “Normally, I do not comment on budget discussions between board members, but there are a few points I would like to make. First, while Shanok does work on the budget, he is not the only one — literally hundreds of my staff members work on the budget every year. Moreover, to say we didn’t have a budget process is disingenuous at best. We have been working on this budget for over a year, and we have had many, many conversations about it, as we always do. In fact, the budget process for the 2015-’16 budget has already begun.” “In addition, I stand behind this budget. We are allowed to go to a 2.35 percent tax levy increase, and I support that. In the future, I frankly see more increases. We will have to cut essential services if we don’t go to the cap limit. It was not an easy decision for the administration to make, and I know it is not an easy decision for the board to make. But if we are going to cut essential programs and services for our students, I simply cannot stand behind that. We have to do what is right for the students,” he added. The Board ultimately voted 7 to 2 to send the proposed budget to the county for review with Powell and Feldman-Hurwitz casting the dissenting votes. Once the county reviews and ultimately approves the budget, it will be sent back to the board, which will hold a public budget hearing on Tuesday, April 29. Plainsboro Budget: Taxes Up .98 Percent F THE NEWS Wills & Estate Planning 13 ollowing Mayor Peter Can- levy,” Mayers explained. “We are tu’s directive to reduce the anticipating receiving a recreationtax burden on residents, the al opportunities for individuals Mary Ann Pidgeon revised Plainsboro municipal bud- with disabilities (ROID) grant get will increase the tax rate by less from the state, but we have not rePidgeon & Pidgeon, PC than a penny. The budget originally ceived it yet, so by law we have to Attorney, LLM in Taxation submitted by township administra- remove it from the budget until we tor Robert Sheehan called for a tax actually have a letter saying that the increase of 1.5 cents. grant will be awarded. When we do 600 Alexander Road The revised budget, formally in- receive that letter, we will amend Princeton troduced at the March 12 Township the budget and add that line item Committee meeting, calls for an back in.” 609-520-1010 increase of .98 cents, which equates In addition, while the proposed www.pidgeonlaw.com to a tax impact of $38 for an aver- capital budget remains $2.7 milage home, valued at $386,200. The lion, the introduced budget conactual tax impact on individual templates a 5 percent down payresidents may be more or less than ment of $171,900 for capital proj$38, depending on the assessed ects, whereas the original budget value of their homes. called for a 5 percent down payTo reduce the tax levy increase ment of $139,369. to less than a penny, the administraSaid Mayers: “Because of the tion had to adjust some of the reve- many storms we experienced over nue-side line items. According to the winter, the township decided to Gregory Mayers, chief financial accelerate the replacement of the The Princeton Area’s Premier Indoor Cycling Studio officer for the township, the reve- municipal building roof. This capinue portion of the budget was in- tal project had not been included in creased by $190,000. the original budget. So we added R “We allocated $50,000 from the $30,000 to the total capital down S FO I H T fund balance surplus, $40,000 payment number, in order to in’S HOW E SS? from the capital surplus, and clude the down payment for the N D A $30,000 from the assessment fund roof.” H M MARC balance. In addition, in light of In addition to the new roof, the FREE S E S strong figures we have seen in Jan- proposed capital budget includes LAS uary and February, we felt comfort- projects such as: road maintenance ALL C able raising the revenue line item and repair; the purchase of public 3/28AC Y CU A for the payment in lieu of taxes (PI- Call works equipment; and the purchase CA RATE FRID LO or fax us with your comments. 1 3 / CO RIE 3 LOT) payments we will receive and maintenance of equipment and UN Y A T D from the medical arts pavilion, so We technology various to township MON if we hear from you by_____________ will beforhappy make corrections we increased this by $50,000. departments. YOU’RE NOT MEASURING YOUR WORKOUT WITH WATTS, “For the same reason, we in- If we Thedon’t township committee hear from will you, the adIFwill run as is. YOU’RE JUST NOT MEASURING YOUR WORKOUT! creased the revenue line item for hold a public hearing on the budget U.S. 1 Newspaper: 609-452-7000 • FAX: 609-452-0033 the cable franchise fees by $20,000. Thanks! at the committee meeting on IT’S THE ULTIMATE SPINNING® EXPERIENCE! This gave us the $190,000 we Wednesday, April 9. If there are no needed to lower the municipal tax issues or changes, the committee www.pedalstrokestudio.com 609-785-5456 levy,” said Mayers. could also vote to approve the bud“We did reduce the expenditures get on that date. WINDSOR PLAZA (IN THE BACK) side by $20,000, but this actually — Sue Roy 64 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN RD. WEST WINDSOR, NJ 08550 had nothing to do with the tax Considering a Move? Time to prepare for the Spring Market. 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SELLERS MARKET - EXTREMELY LOW INVENTORY - THIS IS WHAT YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! 14 THE NEWS MARCH 21, 2014 SAT Advice from a Mother Who’s Been There A person’s reaction to the SAT depends on their age. To a 16-year-old, it is another hurdle between high school and the college of their dreams. For college students it’s almost taboo: it takes a pretty pathetic person to continue gloating about SAT scores after they’ve made it to college. And to most people over the age of 30, it’s a long-forgotten piece of your past — until it comes time for your own teenage children to take it. That is what happened to Debbie Stier, a divorced mother of two teenage children in Westchester County with a day job in book publishing. By her own admission, she did terribly on the SAT when she took it as a high school student in 1982. Her scores of 410 on the verbal section and 480 on math translated to a score of 1000 out of 1600 after the scale was recentered in 1995. But that’s not why she set out to retake the SAT as a 48-year-old. Her “perfect score project” came about when she realized that her son Ethan’s chances of getting into — and being able to pay for — college hinged on his ability to get merit aid. And for her ADHD-addled son who confessed to being perfectly happy sliding by with Bs, she decided his best chance for scholarship money would come from a top SAT score. As part of her effort to prepare her son, Stier took the SAT all seven times it was offered in 2011, raised her score by more than 300 points, and lived to tell the tale in her book, “The Perfect Score Project,” published earlier this year by Harmony ($19.26 on Amazon). She also maintains a blog at perfectscoreproject.com. In an ap- pearance sponsored by the High School South PTSA, Stier visited South on March 19 to share with parents what she learned from her experience and to answer their questions and concerns. Stier explained the motivation and ground rules for her project: “I thought maybe I could motivate Ethan to care about the SAT, just a little, if I climbed into the trenches myself. “Initially, though, the number of test-prep options left me agog (over a million on Google). My original idea was to try out twelve different methods of test prep the year before Ethan would be taking his first SAT. But as I saw how vast and complicated the realm of SAT prep appeared to be, I kept adding layers to the idea. What was at first simply the notion of taking an official SAT at school with the kids mushroomed into a vow to take the test every time it was offered in 2011 (seven times in all). And, I’d try out different locations for each test, which turned out to be a total of five. (I didn’t anticipate the issue of test centers booking up early and ended up having to repeat a few). I wanted to see if the location played any role in the test experience, so I chose schools ranging from an elite private school in the suburbs to an urban public school in the Bronx. “My journey would start with the first SAT of 2011, on January 22, and Ethan would take his first SAT exactly one year after me — in January of 2012. We’d overlap in our preparation about halfway through the year because (a) juniors take the PSAT in the fall (October of 2011 for Ethan; SAT No. 5 for me), so he’d need to study; and (b) I know my son well enough to realize he does better with some spare runway to build momentum. “In spite of the escalating nature of the project, I was excited about the ‘study together’ part and assumed that by halfway through the year, with four SAT experiences under my belt, I’d have my bearings and be able to adroitly show my son ‘the SAT ropes.’ “Let’s clarify something from the start, though: I did not expect Ethan to pull off a perfect SAT score (though I wouldn’t have discouraged him from trying had he wanted to do so of his own accord). I found that by putting the pressure on myself, not on him, I was able to hold the bar reasonably high without having to nag or push (too much). I was “modeling” the behavior that I was hoping to cultivate in my son. In the end Ethan came up with his own number, which we both agreed was the right one.” I n preparing for the test Stier tried everything from the College Board’s Question of the Day to Kumon math worksheets, Kaplan online test prep, and tutors and SAT “experts” she found through her blog, and the highly touted tutors from Advantage Testing. Taking the 2400-point SAT introduced in 2005 (and soon to be changed back to the 1600-point format) Stier brought her score from 1800 (680 critical reading, 510 math, 610 writing) in January, 2011, to top scores of 760 on critical reading, 570 on math, and 800 on writing. Some of the advice for students and parents Stier offers throughout her book: Test location matters. A venue where students are grouped in smaller classrooms is preferable to one where all test takers are in a gymnasium or cafeteria. Centers offering full-size desks also make it easier to organize test materials. Study from real SATs. The College Board publishes a blue book with full-length practice tests. Complete them, mimicking actual testing conditions as closely as possible. Conquer the College Board. The College Board website (www. collegeboard.com) has a wealth of useful information and practice materials, but they can be hard to find. Once you have it, bookmark it for easy access in the future. Connect with your kid. “Most teenagers are more interested in their friends than in their parents and the SAT,” Stier writes. “In fact, the more into their friends they are, the harder it will be to get their attention. A peer-oriented teenager will need more enthusiasm and initiative from the parent to become motivated than the one who is oriented toward adults.” “Remain interested and involved, even if your teenager is resistant,” she continues. “Research shows that adolescents do better Debbie Stier, author of ‘The Perfect Score Project,’ appeared at High School South on March 19 to share some of her secret sauce. academically when parents are involved beyond monitoring homework.” Pick the right prep book. A good SAT prep book will be written by a true SAT expert — not just a prolific author with a PhD — and will use materials from real SATs. The book should address goals and strategies in addition to basic skills. Pick the right tutor. Like a good prep book, a good tutor is highly familiar with the SAT and teaches both skills and strategy. The tutor should be able to pick up on a student’s strength and weaknesses and tailor their approach. 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The neighborhood will be connected to nearby Princeton Junction Train Station and its New South parking lot in an important way. “There will be a widening of the sidewalk on the Bear Brook side,” said Surtees, “and it will be continued, along with the bike path to connect to the Vaughn Drive area. A boardwalk will be constructed over the wetlands there, so that cyclists and pedestrians will be able to travel across them to the parking lot and beyond. Construction for this pathway has already begun and should be finished quickly, weather permitting.” The Toll Brothers development will in- clude 51 luxury townhouses, 40 apartments above 20,000 square feet of retail, and 188 corporate suites (in an “extended-stay hotel” to be run by Toll Brothers). The development will also include 72 Project Freedom apartments, allocated to physically disabled low-income residents. Surtees explained that while Toll Brothers would be responsible for all other construction, Project Freedom will build its 72 apartments. “Toll Brothers will likely be presenting its conceptual site plan this spring, for review by the Planning Board, architects and engineers, and the public,” Surtees said. “Project Freedom will come in on its own, sometime in the future, with its own site plan relating to the 72 apartments. As of yet, we have no indication of when that will happen.” I n other development news, Boston Properties just brought a site plan concept to the township for the construction of a 150,000-square-foot Class A office building to be built in Carnegie Center West. Construction is underway on the site of the “green technologies” office building being built on Clarksville Road by Princeton Junction Commons LLC. The company is widening the sidewalk, adding a detention basin and a parking lot, and constructing a progress to the next topic. This was especially worrisome because students have been Honors Biology receiving “Ds” and “Fs,” rather than “inContinued from page 1 completes,” because of work that had not one we have held, both last year and this yet been graded. Moreover, many parents felt that the core year, the concerns about honors bio have tenets of biology had not been sufficiently been brought up, and the topic has really hijacked the meetings. So we decided to have communicated to the students, who are still required to take a traditional assessment at one devoted exclusively to honors bio.” “When the district decides to implement a the end of the year, and parents felt they pilot program, the most important thing is to would not be ready for it. Some also voiced communicate the idea to the parents. For in- concerns that they were at a disadvantage stance, when the district implemented the vis-a-vis their counterparts at High School Google Chromebook device pilot program South, where honors and regular biology are for fifth graders, they did a very good job taught in a more traditional manner. Finally, telling the parents, students, and staff that several parents noted that their children had the pilot was being implemented. Yes, there lost their enthusiasm for learning biology. Said Aderhold: “No one can deny that were still some concerns and some parents there are many concerns with the honors biwho complained, but most people were satisfied because they had been kept informed. ology program. I hear all of you. I under“I wish we had had this meeting last year,” stand that you are worried about this pilot Mahableshawarkar continued, “when the pi- concept being expanded to other subjects, lot was first implemented. But Dr. Aderhold such as chemistry. And I can tell you that no was not the superintendent back then. Now such decision to expand the pilot has been that he has heard the parents and listened to made. I also understand that you are not just their concerns as well as the students’ con- asking that the program be corrected for the cerns, I am cautiously optimistic that some- future, but that you are looking for remedial thing will be done to remediate the problem measures now for the students who are enrolled in the class now.” this year.” “I could tell you that all of your concerns “But communication is the key. The need will be addressed in a week, or two weeks, for communication is especially important when we are talking about implementing a but that would be disingenuous. Before I make any decisions, I pilot at one high school want to speak to the stubut not the other, or during Aderhold promised a dents, who are the ones a transition year [such as who are experiencing this continued dialogue with moving from eighth to course every day. I want ninth grade]. Ninth gradparents and students to to hear what they have to ers are new to high school, address issues with bio say, and how they really are worried about grades, and honors bio. feel. We will take no and the work load, and names, and take no notes, their parents are too. They so that the students can need to be kept informed. speak freely. But I owe it to them to hear Older students probably would have handled from them, and listen to any suggestions and the pilot program better,” she added. At the “Coffee with the Principal” meet- solutions they may offer,” he said. “What I can promise you is that on weekly ing, the parents were asked to categorize and basis, starting this week, I will communicate prioritize their concerns with the program. The responses were varied, though many with all of the parents of students enrolled in parents expressed similar concerns. For in- bio and honors bio to let you know the status stance, having this pilot program in a fresh- of my investigation, and any decisions or man class was mentioned, because many changes that will be made. And we will conparents felt that new high schoolers might tinue to have a dialogue with the parents, the not be ready for such an individually moti- administrators, the teachers, and the students vated classroom. The lack of specific dead- to see what can be done to address the situalines for assignments was also noted. Par- tion. We will take action, but what that action ents felt that younger students might not is going to be, I really don’t know yet. But have the discipline to get work done without our primary concern is the well-being of the students, and that is why I want to hear from specific deadlines. More complaints revolved around the them and have them be a part of the soluprocess itself. The long lag time between tion.” Aderhold sent a summary E-mail to all of when a students handing in projects and rethe biology class parents, and has arranged ceiving grades or feedback was mentioned three meetings this week with North bio and by many of the parents. They felt that there was too much downtime in the classroom, honors bio students. He will continue to and, without feedback on work already com- keep parents apprised as decisions are made pleted or turned in, the students could not on how best to resolve the many concerns. 30,000 office building “on spec.” Finally, the township of West Windsor is also currently involved in its own construction project: a detention basin on Meadow Road at the intersection with Clarksville Road. “We are building the new detention basin to benefit some of the buildings and homes constructed along Clarksville Road and help with storm water management,” said Surtees. “In addition, we are building a sanitary sewer line under the railroad tracks there. This will allow everything to use gravity to run downstream, and will enable us to decommission THE NEWS 15 New Construction: A traffic circle and culdesac will be built in preparation for Tolls Brothers’ development of the Maneely property south of Old Bear Brook Road. one of the township’s pumping stations, the one located at Avalon Watch. This will result in cost savings for the township, because the operating cost to run sewer lines is cheaper than running pump stations,” Surtees added. West Windsor: Zero Increase Budget T he proposed 2014 township budget was introduced at the March 17 West Windsor Town Council meeting, by unanimous vote. Unlike the budget proposed by Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh and the administration, which had a 1.33 percent tax increase, the Council’s amended budget offers a zero percent tax levy increase. To hold the line on taxes, Council increased the revenue line items in several categories, most notably by raising the amount the township expects to collect from Uniform Construction Code fees to $1 million. In addition, the council approved the use of roughly $185,000 from the fund balance reserve. Of this amount, about $101,000 is expected to be regained by increased revenues from court fees and fines from greater police activity. The fees collected in 2013 were unusually low, mainly because the police department had to fill five vacancies caused by retirement, and the new hires spent a large portion of the year at the police academy. Police Chief Joe Pica agreed with the council’s projected revenue increase with a fully staffed force. There has already been a greater police presence along Cranbury Road in order to deter speeding, and more tickets have been issued. A public hearing on the budget will occur at the Monday, April 28 council meeting. Two other budget measures were addressed. First, an ordinance to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and to establish a cap bank was unanimously introduced. Business administrator Marlena Schmid explained in a follow-up interview that this item is approved every year as a sound financial planning tool. Its purpose is to allow any unspent surplus to be carried forward to the following year, to be added to the fund balance. Public hearing on this ordinance will also be held on April 28. In addition, by a vote of 5 to 0, council authorized a measure allowing for the local examination of the 2014 budget, which the state allows for two out of every three years. During the third year, the state examines the township’s budget. This option is only available to towns deemed to be fiscally sound. Ellsworth Update. In other matters, the Council also agreed to the release and termination of some restrictive covenants on the Ellsworth property, which is a necessary precursor to the redevelopment of the site. “During a routine title search, the Ellsworth Corporation discovered the existence of restrictive covenants dating back to 1949,” said Schmid. “These covenants, associated with the two residential lots adjacent to the current shopping center, prohibit commercial uses on these lots. As part of the redevelopment plan, one of these lots will be made into a parking lot and the other a stormwater management basin. The covenants have to be lifted before this can go forward.” “Also adjacent to the property is a 22-acre parcel of open space which is owned by the township,” Schmid said. “This property was purchased not only with township funds, but also with funds from Mercer County and the state Green Acres program. As part of the redevelopment plan, Ellsworth has agreed to make this parcel into the first handicappedaccessible park in West Windsor. However, because county and state Green Acres funds were used, the county and the state must also approve the lifting of the restrictive covenants on the adjacent properties, which makes this a little more complicated.” Now that the township has approved the release and termination of the covenants, Ellsworth will need the same approvals from Mercer County and the state DEP. “Here at the township, we are all looking forward to the day when Ellsworth can start breaking ground,” said Schmid, noting that the project would be an asset to the whole township. Other Council Business. A professional services agreement between the township and engineering firm Parsons Brinckerhoff was also approved for an engineering inspection of the Grover’s Mill Dam, required annually under state DEP rules, at a cost of $9,628. In addition, the council approved a contract with Greenleaf Landscape Systems and Services for the maintenance of townshipowned cul-de-sac islands and street trees at a cost of $82,520. In other news, the Council appointed three substitute township prosecutors for a one-year term: William T. McGovern, Lyle P. Hough Jr., and Alfred B. Vuocolo Jr. The Council also reappointed Drewe Schoenholtz as an advisor on the Shade Tree Commission for a one-year term. Finally, an ordinance relating to the rental of Schenk Farmstead was introduced. Only West Windsor residents and businesses will be allowed to rent Schenk Farmstead, which can accommodate up to 50 people. The rental amounts being charged will offset the costs of insurance, maintenance, utilities, and custodial services for use of the facilities. After some discussion, council members agreed that the proposed rental rates should be as follows: social events, $400; weddings, $700; non-profit events, $250; and corporate events, $500. A refundable security fee of $300 will also be required. The public hearing on this ordinance will be held at the council meeting on Monday, March 31, at 7 p.m. — Sue Roy 16 THE NEWS MARCH 21, 2014 Spring Sports: The Season at a Glance by Samantha Sciarrotta T he snow has finally melted, and just in time — the spring sports season is starting, and High School North and High School South squads are eager to get outside. The crosstown rivals won’t have to wait long to see how their athletes compare as several teams will face off during the first days of the season. Baseball: South and North will meet twice this spring, in an earlyseason matchup on Tuesday, April 1, at South, and again on Saturday, May 17, at North. North went 5-14 last year with a young team and returns its star pitcher, senior Christian Waters. South hopes to build on a 16-9 season that included a trip to the Mercer County Tournament final, where the team lost to Notre Dame, 7-3. The Pirates also advanced to the Group 4 quarterfinal, though they will be working through losses of ace Paul Balestrieri — now pitching for Cornell — Mark Sitek, and Pat Boyle, all of whom graduated in 2013. Softball: The softball teams are working with similar goals. North went 4-13 last year, and South finished just above .500 at 10-9. Pirates starting pitcher Rachel Gagliardo had a solid 2013 and returns this spring to finish out her high school career. The softball teams will also bookend their seasons with crosstown matchups. North plays at South on Tuesday, April 1, and at home on Thursday, May 15. Golf: Both schools’ boys’ and girls’ golf teams followed their trend of success last season. The North boys went 10-4, and the girls went 9-6 with then-freshman Saa- Spring Blooms: South’s Michael Song and North’s Olivia Harpel. chi Bedi as one of the team’s keys. The South boys finished 12-3, while the girls had the best finish of them all, an undefeated 13-0. Jessi Musumeci led the squad as a freshman and should continue her dominance this season. The boys’ golf teams meet Tuesdays, April 1 and 29. The girls’ golf teams meet on Wednesdays, May 7 and 14. Lacrosse: In boys’ lacrosse, North finished at 6-12, while South finished at 12-5. The Pirates made it to the quarterfinal round of both the Mercer County and Group 3 tournaments. The North girls had a stellar 2013 season, finishing at 172 and handing crosstown rival South (8-10) a 21-7 defeat in the quarterfinals of the Mercer County Tournament. North ended its season with a loss in the Group 4 tournament quarterfinal. Both teams face off on Saturday, April 12. Senior star Olivia Harpel returns to lead the Knights. Boys’ Tennis: The perennially successful boys’ tennis teams will meet twice in 2014: at South on Wednesday, April 2, and at North on Monday, May 5. The North boys’ tennis team finished 12-8, including two losses to South, while the Pirates ended the season at 202. North placed fifth in the county tournament and South came out on top for the ninth time in 10 years. Kristian Dudchak was North’s youngest player last season as a sophomore and went further than any other North player in the county tournament. Much of the team returns this year, as seven of the nine starters were juniors last year. Just one player, Nihal Narsipur, graduated. South lost Thomas Weng, last year’s county second singles champion, and Dan Vaysburd, half of the first doubles county champion team, but Michael Song, Martin Malik, Raymond Fan, and Yuefeng Zhu will be back. Boys’ Volleyball: North plays at South on Tuesday, April 1, and plays host to the Pirates on Thursday, April 17. The Knights were 11-8 last year, and the Pirates were 7-14. Letters of Intent College-Bound: North’s Simone Counts, center, with sister Sierra, seated left, mother Cathe rine, and sister Nicole. And North coaches Monica Biro, standing left, and Brian Gould and guidance counsel or Lee Riley. S everal seniors from High Schools North and South have signed letters of intent for college sports. Two North track stars will continue running in college. Simone Counts will compete for Howard University, and Pati Dziekonska will attend Indiana State University. Multi-sport star Olivia Harpel will play lacrosse for Northwestern University after graduation from High School North. At South, senior Sydney Bornstein has signed on to swim for Lehigh University. Sisters Samantha and Kather- Track & Field: All four track and field teams ran, jumped and threw to solid seasons. The South boys finished second in the county, and North followed at third. The North girls placed seventh in the county meet, while the South girls also came in second. The Knights ine McCormick, leaders on South’s field hockey squad, will both join the team at American University next fall. will look to senior standouts Simone Counts and Pati Dziekonska — both of whom recently committed to college track programs (see above) — to lead the way. The teams will compete head-to-head in a tri-meet at Hopewell Valley on Wednesday, April 30. Coming to the USA for the First Time The Official Real Madrid Foundation Youth Soccer Clinics Train with Ciudad Real Madrid Youth Coaches Teach. Grow. Achieve. Learn TENNIS & GOLF in an energetic real-time style right at school through West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education. **We provide all equipment Summer Dates July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25 Open to Boys and Girls U8 to U17. Space is limited. 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Want to list an event? Submit details and photos to [email protected]. Classical Music Friday March 21 Folk Music On Stage Breaking Up is Hard to Do, OffBroadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Musical set in the Catskill Mountains in 1960 features 18 songs from Neil Sedaka. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 7 p.m. Peter Pan, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical about a magical world. $20. 8 p.m. Film Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Screening of “Caramel,” Lebanese, 2007. 6:30 p.m. Art Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. “Guido da Siena: Forerunner of the Renaissance: presented by Anne Young. Free. 12:30 p.m. Dancing Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 p.m. Karaoke Dance, American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-3299861. Free. 8:30 p.m. Literati Preview Day, Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, 732-895-5347. www. bmandwbooks.com. More than 100,000 books expected to be sold to benefit scholarships to both women’s colleges. $20 admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bach 2 Rock, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Caryn Lin performs on four, five, and six string electric violins. 3 p.m. David Jones, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-799-0944. Songs of the sea, ballads, and music hall songs. $20. 8:15 p.m. Comedy Al Caz, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Comedy Night, HA Comedy Productions, Grovers Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. www.heleneangley.com. Helene Angley of West Windsor hosts. Comedians include Tom Ragu, Brian Grossi, Mike Warsaw, and more. 8 p.m. Vic Dibitetto and Eric Potts, Sarcasm Comedy, Tavern on the Lake, 101 North Main Street, Hightstown, 732-SARCASM. www.sarcasmcomedy.com. The “milk and bread” guy returns to the stage. Register. $20 for show. 8 p.m. On the House Comedy Night, Station Bar and Grill, 2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury, 609-6555550. Hosted by Mike Bonner. 9 to 10:30 p.m. Craft Fairs Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, 800-210-9900. www.sugarloafcrafts.com. Fine artists, craft designers, craft demonstrations, gourmet foods, entertainment, interactive children’s performances, and live music. $10. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mental Health Lecture Series on Autism, Eden Institute Foundation, Princeton University, 609-987-0099. Open forum where authorities present new finding and future possibilities for the treatment and awareness of autism. “Neurology of Autism” by Margaret Bauman, M.D., Harvard Medical School. “Understanding and Treating Severe Behavior Problems in Persons with ASD” by V. Mark Durand, University of South Florida. “Youth with Autism: Bridges from School to Adulthood” by Paul Wehman, Virginia Commonwealth University; and “Creating the Future by Considering the Past: One Mother’s Reflection on 20 Years of Autism Research” presented by Helen E. Hoens, who recently concluded service as a justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Register. $75 includes breakfast and lunch. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wellness Twelve Step Recovery, Yoga For Sobriety, St. David’s Church, 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609403-6679. Bring recovery into your yoga practice. E-mail [email protected]. $5. 6 p.m. Tax Assistance Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the Silva Gallery: ‘Simon Says’ by Renee Kumar of West Windsor is part of ‘5: five artists, five vi sions,’ at the Pennington’s school gallery opening Tuesday, March 25. Author Event For Seniors Gotham City Networking, Mediterra, Hulfish Street, 609-6889853. Lorette Pruden, author of “Finish Your Book: A Time Management Guide for Authors” and “Formerly Corporate: Mindset Shifts for Success in your Own Business.” Program and lunch. Register. $35. 12:15 p.m. Computer Lab, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. Drop in for help with computer and technology questions. Free. 10 a.m. Socials Happy Hour, Young Professionals in Health Care, Pure Lounge, 3499 Route 1 South, West Windsor. www.yphprinceton.com. Register to [email protected] 6 to 8 p.m. Lunch and Learn, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. “It Could be Poison” presented by Barbara Vaning, Princeton HealthCare System, includes identification, dos and don’ts of medications and household cleaners, and more. Bring your own lunch. Beverages and desserts provided. Register. Free. Noon. MARCH 21, 2014 Saturday March 22 Dance The Little Mermaid, West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company, Grover Middle School, Village Road, West Windsor, 609-7999677. www.thedancecorner.org. Register. $11. 7 p.m. See story. On Stage Peter Pan, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical about a magical world. $20. 2 and 8 p.m. Film Sneak Preview Screening, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Screening of “Out,” a short film by Charles Evered, a Princeton resident and former artist in residence. Free. 3:30 p.m. Art Art for Families, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-4970020. “The Many Faces of the Princeton University Art Museum.” 10:30 a.m. Art and Wine, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. Wine tasting, art exhibit and sale, explore the farm and barnyard, and more. Noon to 5 p.m. Dancing Family Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763. Mad Band and Sue Dupre. $5; $15 per family. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. 4 p.m. Jersey Jumpers, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. Swing, jitterbug, and lindy hop. Lesson followed by an open dance. $12. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m. Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763. $10. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Literati Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, 732-895-5347. More than 100,000 books expected to be sold to benefit scholarships to both women’s colleges. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, 609-497-1600. Jean Hanff Korelitz, author of “You Should Have Known,” will read from her new novel. 3 p.m. Classical Music Nassau Arts, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-0103. John Rutter’s “Requiem” presented by the adult choir of the church and the Princeton y Seminary Singers. Accompanied by a chamber orchestra and the Meagan Woods Dance Company. Free-will donation to benefit the Crisis Ministry of Mercer County. 7 p.m. Concert, Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Princeton, 609-790-9559. www. bravuraphil.org. Concert features Chuanyun Li, a young violinist from China, who will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the orchestra. It will be his only solo performance with an orchestra on the East Coast this concert season. The concert is presented by the Kai Yue Foundation. $25 to $100. 7:30 p.m. Concert, Dryden Ensemble, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 64 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-466-8541. “Bach’s Birthday” features chamber music for violin, oboe, viola da gamba, and harpsichord. $25. 7:30 p.m. Folk Music The Carole King Songbook, Concerts at the Crossing, Unitarian Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-406-1424. Concert includes classic songs spanning Carole King’s music career from her early days as a songwriter to music from “Tapestry,” “Music,” and “Wrap Around Joy.” The performers are Brittany Ann, Natalie Acciani, Kat Quinn, Anna Dagmar, Allie Farris, and Meg Braun. $20. Live Music Beatles Fest, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee. com. Beatles music all night long. Performers include Jim Matlack, Jack Timmerman, and Franc Gambatese. 7:30 p.m. See story. Mark McManus, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrindnj.com. Acoustic pop. 8 to 10 p.m. Comedy Al Caz, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. THE NEWS 19 Craft Fairs Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, 800-210-9900. www.sugarloafcrafts.com. Fine artists, craft designers, craft demonstrations, gourmet foods, entertainment, interactive children’s performances, and live music. $10. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Faith Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Institute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 732-604-4135. bviscs.org. Discussion, meditation, and Indian vegetarian luncheon. Register to [email protected]. 2 p.m. Wellness Daddy Boot Camp, Princeton HealthCare System, Community Education & Outreach Center, 731 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 888-897-8979. Parenting and hands-on-skills for fathers-to-be. Register. $25. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Secrets of the Chakras, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Presented by Heni Glant. Register. $27. 10 a.m. Intro to Journey Into Power, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-9180963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Workshop presented by Valerie Skillman. Register. $30. 2 p.m. History Clean-up Day, Princeton Battlefield Society, Princeton Battlefield. Volunteer to help clean and restore small portions of the park. E-mail [email protected]. 1 to 4 p.m. Kids Stuff Central Jersey Chess Tournament, New Jersey Chess, Princeton Academy, 1128 Great Road, Princeton. www.njchess.com. Open to kindergarten to grade 12 of all levels. All players receive a medal or trophy. Register online, $35; on site, $45. E-mail info@ njchess.com for information. 1:30 to 6 p.m. For Families Read and Explore Program, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-9242310. “Getting Ready for Spring.” Register. $5. 10 a.m. Bowling Benefit: Anjali Sharma, left, High School South PTSA representative; Wendy Schutzer of the Cherry Tree Club; and Kathy Lane, event coordina tor, are working together for the benefit bowling af ternoon on Thursday, April 3, at Colonial Bowling and Entertainment in Lawrence. Sessions are from 4 to 6 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Register by Email to Kathy Lane at [email protected]. Summer Camps Open House, Mercer County College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Information for Camp College, Sports Camps, and Tomato Patch Camp. Meet camp directors, tour the facilities, and register. The camps seek counselors and area teachers interested in summer employment. Noon to 2 p.m. Mom-Son Event West Windsor Recreation, Laser Park, 45 Everett Drive, West Windsor, 609-799-6141. www. wwparks-recreation.com. Laser tag games, pizza, soda, ice cream cake, and more. $50 per couple; $20 each additional child. Register. 1:15 and 2 p.m. For Teens Mercer County Math Circle, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. Advanced group for high school and advanced middle school students at 2 p.m. Recreational group for students in grades 6 to 12 at 3:14 p.m. 2 p.m. Lectures 21st Century” focuses on telephone and video interviews, what the interviewer is looking for, and common interview questions. Register. Free. 10 a.m. Chinese Language and Culture, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Explore Chinese dietary culture, Confucianism, the influence of western culture, and contemporary China. Register. Free. 10 a.m. Princeton YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton, 609-4979622. www.princetonymca.org. Adam Goucher and Tim Catalano, co-authors of “Running the Edge,” speak. Register. Free. 11 a.m. Outdoor Action Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-638-6552. Threemile walk on the towpath. Bad weather cancels. 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Presented by Mark Van Der Gaag, a relationship coach. Register. $27. 2 p.m. Sunday March 23 History Cookie Jar Exhibit, Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury, 609-409-1289. www. cranbury.org. Several dozen cookie jars of Elsie the Cow, Disney characters, and more. Vintage cookbooks and kitchen implements are also on exhibit. These include “Betty Crocker’s Cookbook for Boys & Girls” published in 1957. 1 to 4 p.m. Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. Two-hour walking tour around downtown Princeton and Princeton University campus. $7. 2 p.m. Kids Stuff Youth Field Hockey Program, USA Field Hockey’s Fundamen• Our Specialized Programs tals, Princeton Day School. www. The Little Mermaid, West Wind• Make Learning Fun and Exciting oafha.org. Program for boys and sor Plainsboro Dance Compagirls in two groups, ages 6 to 11 ny, Grover Middle School, Village • Our Curriculum Helps Students and 12 to 14. Saturdays through Road, West Windsor, 609-799• Improve Concentration, October 26. Rain or shine. Players 9677. www.thedancecorner.org. • Confidence & Discipline In School must provide their own mouth and Register. $11. 1 p.m. See story. Trial Program shin guards. Wear sneakers and athletic clothing. Goggles and helOn Stage mets are not allowed. Register onPeter Pan, Kelsey Theater, MerTo: ___________________________ line. $100. Led by Tracey Arndt, cer Community College, 1200 head of field hockey at PDS and Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Includes 2 Weeks retired USA Women’s National From: _________________________ Date & Time: ______________________ 609-570-3333. www. kelseyInstruction Plus Uniform team member; and Cristopher Matheater.net. Musical about a magiloney, former member of the USA cal world. $20. 2 p.m. Here is a proof of your ad, scheduled to run ___________________. Master Yoon Kak Kim Men’s National Squad and author of “Field Hockey: Understanding one of the most successful Film Please check it thoroughly and payishead special attention to the following: the Game.” Through May 18, rain coaches of the U.S National Global Cinema Cafe, Princeton or shine. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Your check mark will tell us it’s okay) Tae Kwon Do Team. Master Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Kim has earned international Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. For Families recognition. Phone number Fax number Address ScreeningExpiration Date of “Unmanned: America’s Drone Wars,” a feature docu- Open House for Summer Camp, Fernbrook Farms, 142 Bordenmentary film. 4 p.m. town Georgetown Road, Chester295 Princeton-Hightstown Road field, 609-298-4028. Tour the farm Art on a wagon, visit the animals, and Southfield Retail Center • West Windsor Art and Wine, Terhune Orchards, meet the staff. Programs include www.unitedblackbelt.com 330 Cold Soil Road, LawrencevFiddlehead Day Camp for ages 6 ille, 609-924-2310. Wine tasting, to 11 and Young Stewards Enrichart exhibit and sale, explore the ment program for ages 12 to 14. 1 farm and barnyard, and more. to 3 p.m. Noon to 5 p.m. Dance Only $39 United Black Belt 609-275-1500 Matthew S. Steinberg, DMD, FAGD Providing Compassionate DENTAL CARE to the Community for Over 25 Years. Prevention is the Key to a Healthy Smile The Office Center 666 Plainsboro Road • Suite 508 • Plainsboro, NJ www.drmatthewsteinberg.com Emergencies and New Patients Welcome! Hours by appointment 609-716-8008 Literati Lectures 75th Anniversary Celebration, Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Princeton Adult School, Friend Call or fax us with your Princeton Day School, 650 Great Center Auditorium, Computer SciRoad, Princeton, 732-895-5347. ence Building, Princeton Universicomments. More than 100,000 books expectty, 609-683-1101. www.princetoned to be sold towill benefit scholaradult school.org. “Focus on the We be happy to make ships to both women’s colleges. Arts,” a conversation and recep10 a.m. to 7corrections p.m. tion, with Emily Mann, artistic diif we hear rector of McCarter Theater; WilClassicalfrom Music liam Lockwood, director of special you programs at McCarter; James Princeton Brass Band ChampiSteward, director of Princeton Uniby__________________ onship Concert, Rider Universiversity Art Museum; Christopher ty, Luedeke Theater, Rider UniDurang, Tony Award winning play_________. versity, Lawrence, 609-896-7775. wright for a play that premiered at www.rider.edu. Program includes McCarter; we don’t hear you, and Derek Bermel, works by If Edward Gregson andfrom composer, clarinetist, and former John Williams. Directed by SteadFree. will2 p.m. run as is.artist-in-residence at the Institute phen Arthurthe Allen. for Advanced Study. Moderated by Stan• Katz, director of Princeton Thanks! WWP News Live Music University’s Center for Arts and Kenny Cunningham, Alchemist Cultural 609-243-9119 • Fax: 609-Policy Studies. Register. & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon $25. Rescheduled from March 2. 4 Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. p.m. 243-9020 21 plus. 10 p.m. Craft Fairs Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, 800-210-9900. www.sugarloafcrafts.com. Fine artists, craft designers, craft demonstrations, gourmet foods, entertainment, interactive children’s performances, and live music. $10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Socials Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, The Contemporary, Trenton Country Club, 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton, 609-7319128. “There’s Snow Fashion Like Spring Fashion” features professional models with Barbara O’Connor Productions. Benefit for area charities. Register. $50. 11:30 a.m. Guest Violinist: Ch uanyun Li perfoms with Bravura Philharmonic in Richardson Audito rium on Saturday, March 22. Monday March 24 On Stage Community Think Gathering, McCarter Theater, Terra Teatro, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Collaboration between theater and audience to create new opportunities for the performing arts. Attendees will receive a voucher for two tickets. Register to palekson@mccarter. org. Free. 6 p.m. Film Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Friend Center Auditorium, Computer Science Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101. Screening of “A Late Quartet.” $8. 7:30 p.m. Literati Half Price Day, Bryn MawrWellesley Book Sale, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, 732-895-5347. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Author Event, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. www.bn.com. Tom Angleberger, author of “Princess Labelmaker to the Rescue: An Origami Yoda Book.” 4 p.m. Author Event, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. ChangRae Lee, author of “On Such a Full Sea,” will discuss and sign copies of his latest book. 7 p.m. Health American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better, Princeton HealthCare System, 1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 888-8978979. Program to combat the appearance related side effects of cancer treatment. Free. 6 p.m. History Timeline New Jersey, West Windsor Senior Center, 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609799-9068. Program presented by Walter Choroszewski includes New Jersey history from the dawn of the Highlands to the ice age and the present. Register. $5. 11 a.m. Singles Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609716-8771. Drop in for soups, sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee, and conversation. Register at www.meetup.com/Princeton-Singles 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tax Assistance Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MARCH 21, 2014 Raising the Red Flag in ‘Les Miz’ P layful Theater Productions presents “Les Miserables,” a musical based on the novel by Victor Hugo, for three weekends at Kelsey Theater this spring. Performances are Friday, March 28, to Sunday, April 13. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on March 28. The show begins in 1815 and takes us on the journey of Jean Valjean, an honest man driven to steal a loaf of bread for his starving family. After 19 years of hard labor he breaks parole determined to start a new life but Javert, a police inspector, continues to track him. The revolution in France becomes the focus of “Les Miz” as a group of students build a barricade. Shawn Doremus of Plainsboro plays the role of Enjolras, the leader of the student revolutionaries. Raised in Forked River, he became interested in performing in theater as a freshman in high school. As a vocalist in the school’s choir, the choir director encouraged him to audition for the spring musical, and he was cast in “The Music Man.” He played the French horn in marching band in the fall and in the spring he was in the musicals. “I became a drama kid,” he says. Doremus graduated from Liberty University in Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in secondary Tuesday March 25 School Sports North Boys’ Lacrosse, 609-7165000, ext. 5134. At Hillsborough. 7 p.m. On Stage Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1500. “Acting Sondheim Songs,” a conversation with Becky Ann Baker. Free. 3 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609737-8069. www.pennington.org. First day to “5: five artists, five visions,” an exhibit featuring the work of Renee Kumar of West Windsor and others. Reception on Friday, April 11, 5:30 to 8 p.m. On view to April 25. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dancing International Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic dances of many countries using original music. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. Literati Box Day, Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road, Princeton, 732895-5347. www.bmandwbooks. com. More than 100,000 books expected to be sold to benefit scholarships to both women’s colleges. Bring your own box or purchase one. A standard box of books is $10. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, 609-497-1600. Poetry reading featuring Paul Muldoon, Idra Novey, and James Richardson, along with Adina Lasser, Tim D. Housand, and Katie Hibner, all winners of the 2013 Leonard L. Milberg secondary school poetry prize. 6 p.m. English education and theater performance. At school he worked in the office as well as set and prop building, and lighting design. After college graduation, Doremus spent a summer as an actor at the Blue Ridge Summer Theater Festival, where he played Macduff in “Macbeth” and Solinus in “The Comedy of Errors. “It was my farewell to Virginia,” he says. A student teacher in Lacey Township’s middle school, Doremus has been teaching English, public speaking, and screenwriting at South Brunswick High School for a year. He moved to Plainsboro from the shore. “It is a good change,” he says. His parents, both from Langhorne, Pennsylvania, did theater together in high school. “Both sides of the family are very musical,” he says. “My grandfather led a big band.” His brother, who performed in “Grease” in high school, is now an academic advisor for veterans studying online. His mother works for the school system in Lacey Township, and his father is an operations manager with Williams-Sonoma. The first Broadway show he saw was “Les Miserables.” He was only 12 and remembers openly crying. “It has a special place for me,” he says. “I’ve had the soundtrack memorized for 14 years.” He did not see “Les Miz” again until the film last year. “I’ll always love live theater over a movie version.” Previous roles at Kelsey Theater include Houdini in “Ragtime” and Tom Sawyer in “Big River.” Although this is his third time at Kelsey and the third time working with Frank Ferrara of West Windsor as the director, he still had to audition for “Les Miserables.” “As Enjolras I do a lot of singing, build a barricade, wave the big red flag, lead half the cast to their deaths, and die” says Doremus. — Lynn Miller Les Miserables, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel set in 1815 France. $20. 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheater.net. Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 888-636-4449. Men of all ages and experience levels are invited to sing in four-part harmony. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Investment Portfolios, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-4481330. “How to Build, Implement, and Monitor Your Investment Portfolios” presented by Integrated Asset Management. Register. 7 p.m. Faith Socials Lenten Services, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau Street at Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 609-924-2613. www. princetonumc.org. Meditation followed by a light lunch. Noon. ESL Conversation Class, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www. lmxac.org/plainsboro. Register. 7 p.m. Mental Health Wednesday March 26 Twelve Step Recovery, Yoga For Sobriety, East Windsor Fire Department, 51 One Mile Road, East Windsor, 609-403-6679. www. yoga4sobriety.com. Bring recovery into your yoga practice. 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Joan Breton Connelly, author of “The Parthenon Enigma,” in conversation with Angelos Chaniotis, professor ancient history and the classics at the Institute for Advanced Study. 6 p.m. Evenings with Friends, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. William Helmreich, author of “The New York Nobody Knows: Walking 6,000 Miles in the City.” Presentation followed by interaction with the author. Register. $50. 6:30 p.m. Live Music Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. Hosted by Eric Puliti. Registration begins at 9 p.m. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Food & Dining Cornerstone Community Kitchen, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613. Hot meals served, prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. History Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0057. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Group tours are available. Registration required. $5 donation. 1 p.m. Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Tour the restored mansion, galleries, and gardens before or after tea. Register. $20. 1 p.m. Lectures Distinguished Lecture Series, Mercer County Community College, Kelsey Theater, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3324. www.mccc.edu. “From Entrepreneurship to Spaceship” presented by Greg Olsen, a Princeton resident, entrepreneur, scientist, and the third private citizen to orbit the earth on the International Space Station. He will talk about starting and selling two startup businesses as well as his voyage on the ISS. Noon. Public Lecture, Institute for Advanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, Princeton, 609734-8228. www.ias.edu. “Univalent Foundations: New Foundations of Mathematics” presented by Vladimir Voevodsky, professor in the school of mathematics. Free. 4:30 p.m. Financial Literacy Seminar, McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union, 120 Windsor Center Drive, East Windsor, 800-226-6428. www. mcgrawhillfcu.org. “Making Sense of College Costs, Financial Aid, and Student Loads” begins at 5:45 p.m. Seminar, parking, and dinner included. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. Free. 5 to 7 p.m. Schools Open House, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. Information about alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. 1 p.m. Thursday March 27 School Sports North Boys’ Lacrosse, 609-7165000, ext. 5134. Oakcrest. 7 p.m. On Stage Kiss Me Kate, University of the Arts, Merriam Theater, 250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia. A musical version of “The Taming of the Shrew” features Kris Robinson of West Windsor at Baptista. 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Jazz & Blues Lecture and Concert, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. “Sarah Vaughan: 90th Birthday Celebration in Song” presented by Beverly Owens. 3 p.m. Live Music Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. 7 p.m. Paul Plumeri Trio, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www. theaandb.com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Benefit Galas Spring Into Student Success, Mercer County College, Mercer Oaks Golf, 725 Village Road West, West Windsor, 609-570-3293. www.mccc.edu. Hors d’oeuvres, light buffet, open bar, desserts, silent auction, awards program, and entertainment by student musicians to benefit student scholarships. Register. $120; two tickets for $225. 6 to 9 p.m. Faith Friday March 28 On Stage Les Miserables, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel set in 1815 France. Shawn Doremus of Plainsboro portrays Enjolras. Ensemble members include Elizabeth Ferrara of West Windsor. Her father, Frank Ferrara, is the director; and her mother, Shannon Ferrara, is the musical director. $20. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night reception. 8 p.m. See story. Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1500. www.princeton.edu/arts. Workshop reading of Euripides’ “Hippolytus” with an original vocal score by senior Chris Beard. Free. 8 p.m. Art Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. “Dutch Mannerism” presented by Frances Preston. Free. 12:30 p.m. Dancing Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 p.m. Continued on following page Public Lecture, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus Center, 609-497-7963. Mitri Raheb, author of “Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible Through Palestinian Eyes.” 5 p.m. Labyrinth Meditation Walk, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609897-9769. www.stdavidscranbury. com. Taize prayer service followed by a walking through the circular path of the labyrinth. A wood finger labyrinth is available for those unsteady on their feet. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Gardens Spring Garden Lecture, Morven Museum, Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609924-8144. “Ornamental Plans and American Garden Design” presented by Denise Wiles Adams, author of “American Home Landscapes: A Design Guide to Creating Period Garden Styles.” Register. $30. 10 a.m. Wellness Introduction to Earth-Based Spirituality, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Presented by Sharon O’Brien. Register. $25. 7 p.m. Lectures Online Forum, Einstein’s Alley, Internet, 609-799-8898. www. einsteinsalley.org. “Building Powerful Strategic Partnering for Companies in Einstein’s Alley.” Speakers include Pamela S. Harper, founding partner and CEO of Business Advancement; and D. Scott Harper, senior partner, Business Advancement. Register. Noon. Meeting, Princeton Photography Club, Johnson Education Center, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 732-422-3676. www.princetonphotoclub.org. “Through the Lens: World Around Us,” a special meeting with “It’s All About the Birds” by Walt Varan; “Celebrating the Female Figure” by Herb Way, and “I Am Going Home” by Samuel Vovsi. Refreshments. Free. 7:30 p.m. For Seniors Kosher Cafe West, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. “The Subversive Seder” presented by Cantor Stuart Binder who will explore ways to enhance your seder with creative mischief. Register by E-mail to bethe@ jfcsonline.org. $5 includes a Kosher-style lunch. 12:30 p.m. Thomas Grover Middle School 10 Southfield Road • West Windsor March 22, 2014 at 7pm March 23, 2014 at 1pm $10 in advance • $11 at the door Tickets Available at The Dance Corner (609)799-9677 23 24 THE NEWS MARCH 21, 2014 SOFA & RECLINER SALE MARCH 28 Continued from preceding page Literati Fund for Irish Studies, Princeton University, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1500. “The Riddle of Erskine Childers” presented by Erskine Childers, focuses on his great grandfather. Free. 4:30 p.m. Classical Music 50% OFF Rider Furniture.com 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ • 609-924-0147 Faculty Series, Westminster Conservatory, Rider Art Gallery, Lawrenceville, 609-921-2663. High Winds, a conservatory faculty ensemble. World premiere of “Six Appalachian Folk Songs” by Craig Levesque and Haydn’s Trio in G Major. Craig Levesque joins the ensemble to present the world premier of Samuel Livingston’s Quartet in C. Free. 12:15 p.m. PSO’s Behind the Music, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. 4:30 p.m. La Traviata, Boheme Opera NJ, Kendall Theater, College of New Jersey, 609-771-2885. Fully staged production of Verdi’s opera directed by Reegan McKenzie. Joseph Pucciatti conducts the orchestra and chorus. Pre-show talk at 7 p.m. English supertitles. $30 to $50. 8 p.m. Live Music Now Enrolling Summer Adventures Camp Fall 2014-2015 (limited spaces available) KINDERGARTEN EXTENSION AM and PM Classes 3- and 5-Day Options Available 2014-2015 School Year Princeton Meadow Preschool 545 Meadow Road • Princeton, NJ 08540 (609) 987-1180 • www.princetonmeadow.com [email protected] Princeton Meadow Preschool admits students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin. add color to your life at ywca princeton! St. Patrick’s Irish Shindig, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-9249529. Musicians include Ellen Wolff from Blue Jersey Band, Nancy Halter, and Bill O’Neal. Register to perform with Ed Hermann at 908-285-1795. $5 includes refreshments. 6 p.m. Comedy Shuli from Howard Stern, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Danny Broad and Bob Dibuono, Sarcasm Comedy, Tavern on the Lake, 101 North Main Street, Hightstown, 732-SARCASM. www.sarcasmcomedy.com. Eric Potts hosts. Register. $20. 8 p.m. On the House Comedy Night, Station Bar and Grill, 2625 Route 130 South, Cranbury, 609-6555550. Hosted by Mike Bonner. 9 to 10:30 p.m. Wellness Twelve Step Recovery, Yoga For Sobriety, St. David’s Church, 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609403-6679. Bring recovery into your yoga practice. E-mail [email protected] for information. $5. 6 p.m. Lectures Behind the Music, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-0020. Composer Julian Grant discusses the influence of one of his earlier pieces upon the creation of his latest orchestral work “Dances in the Dark.” The new works will premier on Sunday, March 30, at the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s classical concert series. 4:30 p.m. Singles spring classes begin march 24th! Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. Non-denominational support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Tax Assistance Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Seniors www.ywcaprinceton.org (609) 497-2100 Computer Lab, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. Drop in for help with computer and technology questions. Free. 10 a.m. From Howard Stern: Shuli appears at Catch a Rising Star on Friday and Saturday, March 28 and 29. Saturday March 29 School Sports For WWP school sports infor mation, call the hotline: 609716 5000, ext. 5134, www.wwp.org. North Boys’ Lacrosse. At Montgomery. 7 p.m. North Girls’ Lacrosse. Eastern. 7 p.m. South Boys’ Lacrosse. At Princeton. 7 p.m. On Stage Community Think Gathering, McCarter Theater, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-2582787. Collaboration between theater and audience to create new opportunities for the performing arts. Attendees will receive a voucher for two tickets to a performance of their choice. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. Free. 3 p.m. Les Miserables, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www. kelseytheater.net. Musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel set in 1815 France. $20. 8 p.m. Live with That, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.passagetheatre.org. OnStage Ensemble presents original monologues and scenes about senior experiences examining decisions that have shaped and reshaped lives including starting college at age 40. Adam Immerwahr directs. $10 to $12. 8 p.m. Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1500. Workshop reading of Euripides’ “Hippolytus” with an original vocal score by senior Chris Beard. Free. 8 p.m. Film Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Screening of “Transamerica,” 2005. 1 p.m. Art Art for Families, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University Art Museum, 609-4970020. “Art Tales.” 10:30 a.m. Dancing English and Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763. Instruction followed by dance. $10. 7:30 p.m. Live Music 3-26 Rodney & Eva, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. Beatles music all night long. 7:30 p.m. Laurie Davis, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Acoustic pop. 8 to 10 p.m. Pop Music Peter Yarrow, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe Middle School, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, 877-77Click. $25. 7 p.m. Good Causes Guys and Dolls Bingo, The Teal Tea Foundation, Elks Club, 835 West Bridge Street, Morrisville, PA, 855-832-5832. www.tealtea. org. Benefit for “Give Women a Lift” program to provide transportation to women undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment for a gynecological cancer and to ovarian cancer research. Prizes include items for men and women of all ages. $35 includes 11 games. Jewelry sale and more. 6 p.m. Benefit Afternoon, OPERAnauts to Congo, Trinity Church, 33 Nassau Street, Princeton. operanauts. net. “Fandango,” an adaptation of the opera “Le Nozze di Figaro” created by Joy Bechtler and arranged by Craig Levesque for wind quintet and marimba. Benefit for the group’s mission to an international artist exchange program. Sung in Italian with English dialogue. Wedding cake and punch will be served. $35; $100 per family. E-mail Operanauts@gmail. com for information. 7:30 p.m. Benefit Galas Gala, National Junior Tennis League of Trenton, Hyatt, Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609341-1698. Benefit to support free summer, academic, and nutritional programs for less privileged children. Red carpet entrance, cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and music. Honorees include Ed and Judy Stier and McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union. Register. $225. 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Comedy Shuli from Howard Stern and Eric Potts, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Recycling Writing Workshop, Sharpening the Quill, Acacia Restaurant, 2637 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-430-0321. www.laurenbdavis.com. For emerging and experienced writers. Morning session includes a lecture and writing exercises, and the afternoon is dedicated to critiquing. $85 includes lunch. Register online or E-mail lauren@laurenbdavis. com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Household Chemical and Electronics Waste Disposal Day, Mercer County Improvement Authority, John T. Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence, 609-278-8067. Aerosol cans, household, car, and rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, used motor oil and oil filters, lighter fluid, propane gas tanks, pesticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, paint thinner, stains and varnishes, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, gasoline, and insect repellents. Rain or shine. Must show proof of Mercer County residency. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classical Music Wellness Literati Westminster Schola Cantorum Spring Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www. rider.edu. “Journey’s,” a program of classic and contemporary choral masterworks. James Jordan conducts. $20. 8 p.m. Infinite Possibilities Course, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Presented by Franne and Bob Demetrician from One Spirit Interfatith Seminary in New York City. Register. $100 includes their book. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MARCH 21, 2014 Schools Zumba Class, Princeton Presbyterian Church, 545 Meadow Road, West Windsor, 609-9871166. E-mail donnabalducci. zumba.com. Free. 10 a.m. Open House, Quakerbridge Learning Center., 4044 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609933-8806. www.quaker-bridge. com. Information about summer academic camp. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Families Open House, Montessori Corner at Princeton Meadows, 666 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-6668. princetonmeadowsmontessoricorner.com. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open House, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. Information about alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. 10 a.m. Lectures Chinese Language and Culture, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Explore Chinese dietary culture, Confucianism, the influence of western culture, and contemporary China. Register. Free. 10 a.m. Socials Scrap-A-Rama, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609-897-9769. Demonstration of crafts, supplies available. $45 includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, dessert, and reserved table work space for a project. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Workshop, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. Stress management workshop presented by Carol Rickard, a stress and wellness expert. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. Composition on Location, Princeton Photo Workshop, Princeton University, 609-921-3519. Opportunity for photographers of all levels to learn and to practice their craft. Explore the campus using the rules of composition. Register. $59. 11 a.m. Sunday March 30 On Stage Getting Your House Ready for Sale, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Home inspections, smart repairs, and more. Register. Free. 2 p.m. Les Miserables, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical based on Victor Hugo’s novel set in 1815 France. $20. 2 p.m. Outdoor Action Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-638-6552. Threemile walk on the towpath. Bad weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Live with That, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton, 609-392-0766. OnStage Ensemble presents original monologues and scenes about senior experiences examining decisions that have shaped and reshaped lives including starting college at age 40. Adam Immerwahr directs. $10 to $12. 3 p.m. Family Nature Programs, New Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www. njaudubon.org. “How Does Your Garden Grow?” Register. $5. 3 p.m. Continued on following page E xpect the unexpected as you delve into the magical world of Ariel, who is transformed from a mermaid into an enchanting young woman who captivates the handsome Prince Eric. Be prepared for creative and musical twists as Ariel encounters both evil and friendly creatures during her many adventures above and below the sea. Dance Corner’s narrated production of “The Tale of the Little Mermaid” features ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, and hip hop dance to appeal to children and adults of all ages. The show will be at Grover Middle School on Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 23, at 1 p.m. Ryan Wilityer dances the role of Prince Eric and Rebecca Schwartz portrays Ariel. Both are seniors at High School North. Jessica Lewinson, a senior at High School South, is Ursula. Abby Tattle, a junior at North, is Flounder. Sydney Tattle, a freshman at North, is Flotsam, Marguerite Girandola, a senior at North is Scuttle, Nicole McCarthy, also a senior at North, is Jetsam. Gina Ethe, a senior at Hightstown High school, is Sebastian. Dancers from West Windsor include Sydney Abitanto, Regan Blessing, Kayla Chait, Evan Chartock, Anna Chen, Lona Chugh, Ved Chugh, Winnie Cohen, Emma Colon, Callia Cordasco, Faith Falkowitz, Julia Felice, Mia Ferri, Caroline Foley, Marguerite Girandola, Sarah Glickson, Hannah Goldschmidt, Maya Goldschmidt, Norman Goldschmidt, Reed Henry, Sydney Herriott, Diya Hundiwala, Hope Jaworowski, Isabel Josephson, Eve Kavalov, Lula Kavalov, Courtney Kobus, Kelsey Kobus, Julia Kozakowski, Lauren Kuczmarski, Jessica Lewinson, Char- lotte Lichtenstein, and Kimberly Litzinger. Also from West Windsor are Casey McElroy, Kelly McElroy, Sanjana Musafir, Aditi Nayak, Akash Nayak, Hope Pandolpho, Julia Perl, Nate Pirrera, Sophie Pirrera, Amanda Popovic, Olivia Popovic, Christine Rexroad, Brendan Roy, Josephine Ryan, R e b e c c a Schwartz, Kaila Shah, Niki Simhadri, Pia Singh, Rebecca Slater, Corinne Smith, Shannon Smith, Abigail Tattle, Kelsey Tattle, Sydney Tattle, Trieu Tran, Regina Trevino, Rachel Trokenheim, Paloma Villota, Alex Vogel, Ryan Wilityer, Kate Wirth, Madeline Wirth, Jasmine Woo, and Emma Yanagi. Dancers from Plainsboro include Katherine Antos, Shira Black, Nadia Burston, Elizabeth Cruz, Christine De Jong, Sarah De Jong, Erica Harris, Amelia Hohf, Lillian Hohf, Katie Kane, Grace Kolker, Amanda Kowalski, Cayla Lemkin, Nicole McCarthy, Fransesca Moriello, Brooklyn Palumbo, Alexa Rubin, Lindsay Rubin, Natasha Singer, Amanda Strapp, Iris Tseng, and Sophia Vivona. Choreographers include Amy DeCesare and Roni Wilityer, directors of the Dance Corner, along with past and present teachers from the school. The set designers and builders are Ed Legge and Peter She’s in Love: Ryan Wilityer and Rebecca Schwartz rehearse for their roles as Prince Eric and Ariel. Wilityer. Volunteer coordinators include Rosie Karlin, Lisa McElroy, Patricia Shargo, and Jill Tattle. The production will be narrated by Plainsboro resident Scott Karlin, who by day is a computing facilities manager at Princeton University. — Lynn Miller The Little Mermaid, West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company, Grover Middle School, Village Road, West Windsor. Saturday, March 22, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, March 23, 1 p.m. Register. $11. 609-799-9677. www.thedancecorner.org. SOLID SOLIDFOUNDATION. FOUNDATION. STRONG CHARACTER. SOLID FOUNDATION. SOLID FOUNDATION. CHARACTER. SOLID FOUNDATION. SOLIDSTRONG FOUNDATION. LIMITLESS FUTURES. STRONG CHARACTER. STRONG CHARACTER. LIMITLESS FUTURES. 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It spurred many to seek music lessons and for some a career in music. Some of those inspired in 1964 will appear at Grover’s Mill Coffee House in West Windsor for its annual Beatles Fest on Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Jack Timmerman has been playing guitar and keyboard since the day he saw the Beatles 50 years ago. “They were truly the inspiration to do so,” he says. He lives near the Jersey Shore. Chris Apple is married to Timmerman’s niece, Jessie. “We share a love of the Beatles and have bonded at family gatherings entertaining everyone with our renditions of favorite Beatles tunes,” says Apple. “Jack has been participating in the annual Beatles Fest at Grover’s Mill for years and asked us to join him last year and again this year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan,” says Apple. “It’s a great opportunity to gather with friends and play a handful of songs that everyone loves.” Band members include Timmerman on guitar and keyboards, Apple on bass and vocals; Liam Moroney on guitar and vocals, Andy Letke on drums, keyboards, and vocals. Known as the Little Rockers Band, they teach classes and perform at parties, concerts, and assemblies for pre-K to second grade in and around New York and New Helter Skelter: Jack Timmerman, left, Chris Apple, Andy Letke, and Liam Moroney. Below, Jim Matlock. Jersey, in addition to teaching rock music lessons to teens. “We’ve been in various bands and traveled all over the U.S. and abroad together over the years,” says Apple. “We all have a love of the Beatles and have performed in many Beatles-related projects together.” “Since we just celebrated the 50th year of the Beatles playing on Ed Sullivan the tribute this year is even more special,” says Jim Matlock, one of the musicians performing. “I first saw them at my cousin’s home that night — of course in black and white — and loved their music ever since. It seems to define our generation.” Matlack, 58, began playing guitar at age 9 and later learned the harmonica. Born and raised in Ewing, he studied music at Trenton State College. “Like many my age, I like a lot of styles of music but especially music with great harmonies,” he says. “I gravitated to groups like the Beatles, the Byrds, Simon and Garfunkle, Peter and Gordon, Chad and Jeremy, as well as singer/songwriters like James Taylor and Glenn Campbell as the style of playing and singing I enjoyed doing the most.” Married for 36 years, he has two grown daughters. “My three-yearold granddaughter loves the Beatles, especially Ringo,” he says. If Licensed Insured Matlock’s granddaughter attends the concert he will play “Octopuses’ Garden” by Ringo from the “Abbey Road” record. “The songs I chose for the evening are some of my favorite acoustic tunes of the Beatles that I perform with my band, Roundabout,” he says. “All nice tunes to sing and play.” The show will open with “Yesterday,” performed by Franc Gambatese, co-owner of the coffee shop. He will also sit in on several songs during the evening. The Ed Sullivan Set includes “Twist & Shout,” “All My Loving,” “Till There Was You,” “She Loves You,” “I Saw Her Standing There,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Misery,” “Everybody’s MARCH 30 Continued from preceding page Residential Professional Painting Interior & Exterior Power Washing • Wall Paper Removal Deck & Fence Staining Aluminum Siding/Stucco Painting Free Estimates • Owner Operated Office: 215-736-2398 Be Amazed with our Craftsmanship, Price & Dependable Service! SUMMER PROGRAM June 23 – July 18 Pre Pre--K through Post Graduate Levels 53 Bayard Lane 609 609--924 924--8120 lewisschool.org Art Art Exhibit, Nassau Club, 6 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-9240580. “Coast to Country,” an exhibit of farm, water, and more by Meg Michael and Betty Curtiss. On view to May 31. 3 to 5 p.m. Literati Poets at the Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Launch party for U.S.1 Worksheets’ volume 59. Copies of the journal will be available for sale. 1:15 p.m. Classical Music La Traviata, Boheme Opera NJ, Kendall Theater, College of New Jersey, 609-771-2885. Fullystaged production of Verdi’s opera directed by Reegan McKenzie. Joseph Pucciatti conducts. Preshow talk at 7 p.m. English supertitles. $30 to $50. 3 p.m. The Sonnet in Song, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609-921-2663. Eric Rieger, tenor, performs sonnets set to music by Schubert, Lizst, and Britten accompanied by J.J. Penna on piano. Free. 3 p.m. Classical Series Concert: Nights and Dreams, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-497-0020. Premiere of Julian Grant’s “Dances in the Dark,” Benjamin Britten’s “Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings” with tenor Dominic Armstrong and French horn player Eric Ruske. Rossen Milanov directs. Pre-concert talk at 3 p.m. $25 to $75. 4 p.m. Robin Leigh Massie and Friends, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609921-2663. Concert of works by Berlioz, Mozart, R. Strauss, Barber and Gilbert and Sullivan. Free. 7:30 p.m. Trying To Be My Baby,” “Roll Over Beethoven,” and “Tell me Why.” The Later Years set includes “Norwegian Wood,” “I’m Looking Through You,” “Lady Madonna,” “And Your Bird Can Sing,” “Ballad of John & Yoko,” “Taxman,” “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” and “Golden Slumbers.” There will be other guests performing during the evening. John Mazzeo, a guitarist and fellow Beatle-maniac will join them. The show will possibly close with “Get Back” or “Hey Jude.” Says Apple: “It should be a great night of music.” — Lynn Miller Westminster Jubilee Singers, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609921-2663. www.rider.edu. “Embrace” features works by several young African American composers and arrangers of sacred music including Marques Garrett, Colin Lett, Brittney Boykin and Brandon Waddles. $20. 7:30 p.m. Live Music Thomas Johnston, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www. theaandb.com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Food & Dining Wine Tasting, American Wine Society, Cherry Valley Road, Princeton, 609-575-1395. Wines from Gigondas, France. Call or Email [email protected] for location. 5 p.m. History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. Two-hour walking tour around downtown Princeton and Princeton University campus. $7. 2 p.m. For Families Open House, Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence-Columbus Road, Bordentown, 609-4990025. Tours of the camp. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open House, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer, 800-298-4200. www.appelfarm.org. Camp tours. 2 p.m. Lectures Princeton Chapter of the English Speaking Union, Lawrenceville School, Kirby Center, 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 732-4381315. “Early Settlers in the American Colonies Who Returned to English to fight in the English Civil War” presented by Adrian Tinniswood, a member of the Order of the British Empire. He will talk about the Ranborowes family. 3 p.m. Beatles Fest, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Saturday, March 22, 7:30 p.m. 609716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Monday March 31 School Sports For WWP school sports infor mation, call the hotline: 609716 5000, ext. 5134, www.wwp.org. North Boys’ Lacrosse. At Notre Dame. 4:30 p.m. South Girls’ Lacrosse. Lawrence. 4:15 p.m. Film Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Friend Center Auditorium, Computer Science Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101. Screening of “Sister.” $8. 7:30 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Princeton Day School, The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-6700. First day for “Art for Books” by Paul Zelinsky, a visiting artist at the school who studied with Maurice Sendak at Yale University. On view to April 25. 12:30 p.m. Faith The Station Churches of Mercer County, Church of Saint Ann, St. David the King, 1 New Village Road, West Windsor, 609-8826491. Celebrate evening mass during Lent. Tour the church’s art and architecture. 7 p.m. Annual Warfield Lectures, Princeton Theological Seminary, Theron Room, Library Place and Mercer Street, 609-497-7963. “Cosmological Emptiness and the Presence of God: The Rediscovery of Pneumatology” presented by Cornelis van der Kooi, professor of systemic theology and chair of the department of dogmatics and ecumenics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 7 p.m. Continued on page 28 MARCH 21, 2014 In Town New Jersey Audubon and Plainsboro Preserve seek art for its “Wild New Jersey” art show. The juried competition is open to New Jersey residents ages 18 and older with works of art that feature the state’s flora, fauna, and landscapes. An individual entry must be completed for each work. Entry may be of any media, including photography, oils, acrylics, watercolor, collage, or other mixed media. The artwork format must be flat, appropriately framed, and ready for hanging. $25 for up to five individual pieces for consideration. Each artwork must have a label with the name and contact information of the artist securely attached to the back. Registration and submission of the artwork(s) must be done in person and will take place at the Plainsboro Preserve Center, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, on Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be cash prizes. West Windsor Arts Council seeks art from artists ages 13 to 33 for “WW33,” a juried exhibit for young people. The theme is “community.” All work that can be hung on the wall including drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, printmaking, or fiber will be considered. Applicants may submit up to three images for jury review. All works entered must be original. The juror is Tricia Fagan, the program development specialist at Mercer County’s Division of Culture and Heritage office. Visit www.westwindsorarts.org for prospectus. Deadline is Sunday, April 13. Mercer Community College invites area employers to set up a recruitment table at its annual spring job fair on Tuesday, April 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the student center on the college’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. Contact Letrice Thomas by E-mail [email protected]. Attitudes in Reverse seeks volunteers for Miki & Friends Walk/ Run for A.I.R. on Saturday, May 17, at Mercer County Park. Pets are good for our mental health and Miki has inspired a mental health day with our four-legged companions. The day will begin with a 5K Run, certified and timed. Visit attitudesinreverse.donorpages.com. M&M Stage Productions has auditions for “Li’l Abner” on Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18, from noon to 5 p.m. at Mercer College in West Windsor. Wear clothing and shoes that you can dance and move in. Sing a song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring updated resume and headshot. Visit mandmstage.com for application. E-mail Mike DiIorio at [email protected] or call 609-828-6567. Mercer Community College offers new, current, or visiting students an opportunity to catch up or get ahead by earning college credits during the summer session. General education courses include English, mathematics, communications, history, psychology, and foreign languages. Both onsite and online classes are available. Visit www.mccc.edu. For Teens Princeton Photo Workshop offers Teen Summer Photography workshops for young photographers to have the opportunity to practice the fundamentals of digital photography while exploring their Opportunities creative expression and enjoyment of photography. Working with their own DSLR cameras, teens receive personalized, field-based, and classroom instruction on how to improve their photography. In the classroom, the instructors and professional photographers explain the use of light, composition, and camera settings. Week two is hands-on work and learning to organize and enhance images using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. Visit princetondigitalphotoworkshop.com. Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County offers two college scholarship opportunities available to Jewish students who reside in the Princeton, Mercer, Bucks community. The Jewish Community Foundation is offering book awards to college bound Jewish students who reside in the area. The Melvin Kushner College Scholarship is awarded to a college bound Jewish high school senior who is an area resident. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need and students must be accepted and enrolled in a college or university for the fall semester. Application deadline is Sunday, June 15. Contact Lara Wellerstein at 609-9878100 or [email protected]. Lawrenceville Summer School is for middle and high school students seeking to study this summer. Courses are being offered in three and six-week sessions, between June 30 and August 8, in art, computer programming, film-making, finance, mathematics, music, science, Spanish, and writing. All courses at 2500 Main Street, Lawrenceville, in air conditioned classrooms, Monday through Friday. Visit www.lawrenceville.org. For Girls Only Princeton Girlchoir is accepting audition appointments from girls entering grades 3 to 12 next fall. Concerts are planned throughout the east coast and the performing division choirs will embark on a summer concert tour. Choristers in all six ensembles receive a music education. A strong desire to learn, a musical ear, and an eagerness to share music with others are key to a successful audition. Girls will be asked to sing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” along with some exercises that demonstrate their vocal range, and to complete a few musical challenges. Auditions for new choristers are scheduled for Saturdays, March 29 and June 14, at Princeton Day School. Visit www.princetongirlchoir.org, call 609-688-1888, or Email auditions@princetongirlchoir .org. Sandy Victims Mercer County residents who were affected by Superstorm Sandy are asked to take a health and well-being assessment survey. The anonymous survey will focus on major issues that residents dealt with during and after the storm. Questions will address medical and mental health issues, preparedness activities, and gaps in recovery services. The data will be compiled by the Mercer County Division of Public Health and used in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Health. Visit www. mercercounty.org. Deadline is Friday, March 21. For the Young For Women Only New Jersey Festival of Ballooning invites New Jersey students in grades 2 through 12 to write a short essay on “What the American Flag Means to Me” for the American Patriot essay contest. This year’s grand prize winner will receive a visit to his or her school by a gigantic, 75-foot-tall hot air balloon in June and a special VIP package at this year’s festival including a hot air balloon ride for two, four Blue Sky Club VIP tickets, and the opportunity to meet one of this year’s concert headliners. Second and third place prizes consisting of festival admission and merchandise will be also awarded. The winning student’s classmates will receive an admission ticket to the festival and the winning student’s teacher and school principal will each receive two Blue Sky Club VIP tickets. Every teacher who submits a group of 15 essays or more will receive two free general admission tickets to the festival. The essays should be 100 words or fewer. Deadline is Friday, May 2. Send to Essay Judges, Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, 363 Route 46 West, Suite 200, Fairfield 07004. Entries may also be submitted at www. balloonfestival.com or to [email protected]. American Heart Association is seeking nominations for its eighth annual New Jersey Go Red For Women “Woman of Distinction” award. The award recognizes and honors New Jersey women who work towards promoting a healthy lifestyle for or among women, make a sustained, unique or extraordinary effort to improve the community, support and advance women issues, or serve as a role model to other women. It will be presented at the Go Red For Women Luncheon on Monday, May 12, at the Palace in Somerset. Nominations are due March 21, by 5 p.m. Visit gardenstategoredluncheon. heart.org or call 609-223-3729. Little League Challenger Division is a program for developmentally and physically challenged youth, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of Little League participation in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. Open to boys and girls of all ages, the program seeks to give participants the experience of teamwork, sportsmanship, and fair play, while playing with the same equipment on the same fields as our other divisions of play. Seeking boys and girls ages 4 to 18 (22 if enrolled in high school). Contact Mark Roselli at Roselli@ roselligriegel.com or 609-5862257, or visit www.bordentownlittleleague.org. Volunteer The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games seeks volunteers for the upcoming event featuring close to 3,500 athletes from throughout the United States. Sports competitions will be held at Princeton University, Rider University, College of New Jersey, Mercer County Park, and several area private schools. The games organizing committee is recruiting more than 10,000 volunteers to assist with the games, assist with sports, communications, special events, administration, and more. Raise $2,014 to receive access to hospitality tents, reserved opening ceremony seating at Prudential Center, and official commemorative 2014 USA Games gear. Attend any or all of the sports competitions, which are free and open to the public. Visit www.2014specialolympics.org. National Alliance on Mental Illness invites volunteers to serve on programs, advocacy, finance, and communications committees; work on the annual walk, Harvest of Hope conference, or Night Out with NAMI; or volunteer in the office with administrative tasks, computer expertise or not. E-mail [email protected] or call 609-799-8994. Call for Art Arts Council of Princeton invites artists to set up an easel on Sunday, April 27, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the midst of Communiversity Festival of the Arts to capture the moment, the mood, and the magic. Register by E-mail and include your name and preferred designated location (Hinds Plaza, Palmer Square Green, Tiger Park, stage-side at Chamber Street, or university campus) to info@ artscouncilofprinceton.org by Friday, April 11, at 5 p.m. All registered participants must go to the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts between noon and 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 27 to have their canvas stamped, sign a participation agreement, and receive their location assignment. Artists supply their own materials, canvas, and easel. All work must be created on April 27, solely by the registered artist, on site, without any photographic or mechanical assistance. Artwork size must be no larger than 16” x 20”. Artwork may include oils, acrylics, pastels, and water media. No photography or non-paint media. Artists agree to allow the Arts Council of Princeton to photograph and reproduce their artwork as well as well as images of him/her at work for promotions in media including but not limited to newspapers, magazines, and digital media. Artists who would like to exhibit their work must bring their work ready to hang to the Robeson Center by 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. An exhibition will be on view through the closing ceremony on Saturday, May 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. The ACP will take a 30 percent commission on the sale price of all artwork sold at the Robeson Center for the Arts, the proceeds of which support the exhibition program. (Artworks do not have to be for sale.) All artwork must be removed by the artist or buyer on May 10, by 5 p.m. Friendship Circle of Greater Mercer County invites talented adults with special needs to “Art of the Heart” fair at Expo:Friendship on Sunday, May 4. Show off artwork and sell works. Visit ExpoFriendship.org or call 609683-7240 for information. For Composers New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents the Edward T. Cone Composition Institute, a multi-faceted program that promotes new music and emerging composers, presented in collaboration with the Princeton University Department of Music. The institute will select up to four composers to THE NEWS 27 participate in five days of intense compositional evaluations and consultations July 15 to 19 on the university campus. The program will culminate in a live concert performance of the participants’ works by the NJSO and music director Jacques Lacombe on Saturday, July 19, in Richardson Auditorium. Participating composers will have their work rehearsed and performed by the NJSO and will participate in master classes with institute director Steven Mackey, as well as receive feedback from Lacombe and NJSO musicians. The free program includes housing at Princeton University and meals. Visit www.njsymphony. org/institute for an application. Emerging composers, university composition students, or composers in the early stages of their professional careers, must submit completed applications by Friday, April 4. Volunteer Please Mercer County Wildlife Center, a facility of the Mercer County Park Commission, has scheduled orientations for volunteers on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23, from 10 a.m to noon at the center. Register to attend one. Volunteers must be able to commit to one four-hour shift, once per week, from April until September. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current tetanus vaccine. Volunteer activities are varied and include cage cleaning, diet preparation, laundry, and other behind-the-scenes opportunities. The center is Route 29, three miles south of Lambertville and 12 miles north of Trenton. Contact Jane Rakos-Yates at [email protected] or call 609-303-0552, ext. 103. Villagers Theater is seeking volunteers to be ticket booth attendees on weekends. Visit www. villagerstheatre. com/volunteer/ house for information. Training is Saturday March 22, at 3 p.m. Email [email protected] to register. Volunteers are needed to help assemble and serve meals for the Lord’s Table, an annual community outreach meal hosted by Har Sinai Temple on Sunday, March 23. Meals will be assembled at Union Fire and Rescue Squad on River Road in Titusville between 9 and 11:30 a.m. More volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve the meal at Sacred Heart, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton, from 11:30 a..m. to 1:30 p.m. Additional help is needed both to serve and clean up between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Donors also are invited to sponsor meals at a cost of $3 for an individual meal up to a contribution of $72 for 24 meals. Call 609-730-8100 or E-mail [email protected]. Film Interns Rutgers Film Co-op/New Jersey Media Arts Center, presenters of the New Jersey Film festivals and the U.S. Super 8 Film + Digital Video Festival, is looking for individuals, who are passionate about film exhibition and production to participate in its intern program. Interns receive on-the-job training and networking in the film, video, media arts field, while assisting with the development and implementation of programs. Interns can receive college credit and free admission to screenings and discounts on film and video workshops. Interns put in between 5 to 10 hours a week and need not be enrolled at Rutgers University. Call 848-932-8482 or E-mail njfilmfest. com. 28 THE NEWS MARCH 21, 2014 Art of Many Forms P lainsboro Library presents a collection of mixed media works by Plainsboro resident and artist Liz Adams beginning Wednesday, April 2. “Media Relations” is an exploration of the way in which similar concepts can be rendered in different media, such as embroidery, drawing, and weavings. The reception will be held Sunday, April 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., with the artist on hand to discuss her work. The show is on view to Monday, April 28. “Media Relations” pairs works of art that vary in medium, but are similar in concept or visuals. In a trio of work called “Four Sisters,” a charcoal drawing, a film photograph, and a weaving on a large upright loom, all share the same gesture. The impact of color and the meaning it conveys become evident in a pairing of a pastel painting and a weaving of the artist’s handspun and dyed fiber. The pen in a drawing and the thread in a blackwork stitching express a similar emotion through the fineness of their line. “Cable Boxes” features a weaving made from embroidery floss overtaken by beads; this is teamed with a film overtaken by image transferred collage. Each shows a juxtaposition of odd angles creating color shadows. “The Cellist,” two linear abstractions, are pre- MARCH 31 Continued from page 26 Public Lectures Institute for Advanced Study, West Building, Einstein Drive, Princeton, 609-734-8228. “Maiden Voyage: The Senzalmaru and the Creation of Modern Sino-Japanese Relations” presented by Joshua A. Fogel, professor at York University. Free. 6 p.m. Princeton University, McCosh 50, 609-258-3000. l “The Brain: Towards a Theory of How the Brain Works” presented by Gary Marcus, a professor at NYU. 6 p.m. Singles Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609716-8771. Drop in. Register at www.meetup.com/Princeton-Singles 6:30 to 8 p.m. sented as both an embroidery and as a line drawing. Another “related” pair is an iPod-generated painting partnered with an embroidery. The show will also include goldwork stitched images, an ancient needleart form, alongside modern line and wash drawings. The artist makes no attempt to create duplicates, but lets the varying mediums guide the execution of each piece. The differing textures, colors, and lights somehow become analogous, and create an exciting visual adventure. An accomplished artist who has moved among many mediums, Adams has lived in Plainsboro for more than 30 years, and has devoted time and talents to the community through numerous workshops and arts groups. Named “2013 Artist of the Year,” she was an initial founder of the Gallery at Plainsboro Library, and was key in establishing the library’s fall arts festival and summer arts and science programs. Adams has created two awardwinning blogs that combine writing, art, and photography. Visit www.fieldfen.blogspot.com and www.beautifulmetaphor.blogspot. com for information. She has taught art to adults and children through organizations such as Princeton Adult School, Homefront, and Princeton YWCA. As a tie-in to the exhibit, Adams will create the large weaving, Socials Create Your Own Bulb Garden, Monday Morning Flowers, 111 Main Street, Princeton, 609-5202005. Create your own garden to take home. Wine and snacks. $75 includes $10 of Monday Morning money. Register. 6 p.m. Tuesday April 1 School Sports For WWP school sports infor mation, call the hotline: 609716 5000, ext. 5134, www.wwp.org. North vs. South Baseball. At South. 4 p.m. North Boys’ Golf. South at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m. North Boys’ Tennis. Nottingham. 4 p.m. Education • Enlightenment • Excellence “Four Sisters,” at the library in the third floor story time room. The public is invited to observe the work in progress and to ask questions on Fridays through midApril, from 2 to 4 p.m. Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro. 609-275-2897. www. lmxac.org/plainsboro. Wednesday, April 2. First day for “Media Relations,” an exhibit of mixed media works by Liz Adams of Plainsboro. It is an exploration of the way in which similar concepts can be rendered in embroidery, drawing, and weaving. Fridays, April 4 and 11, 2 to 4 North vs. South Boys’ Volleyball. At South. 4 p.m. North Girls’ Golf. At Edison High School. 3:45 p.m. North Girls’ Lacrosse. At Allentown. 4 p.m. North vs. South Softball. At South. 4 p.m. North Track and Field. Hightstown/Steinert at Hightstown. 4 p.m. South Boys’ Lacrosse. Rancocas Valley. 4:15 p.m. South Boys’ Tennis. At Robbinsville. 4 p.m. South Girls’ Golf. East Brunswick at Tamarac Golf Club. 3 p.m. South Girls’ Lacrosse. At Hightstown. 7 p.m. On Stage The Figaro Plays: The Barber of Seville, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. A French play with music. In rep with “The Marriage of Figaro,” the sequel. 7:30 p.m. Dancing International Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic dances of many countries using original music. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. Literati Quakerbridge Learning Center Summer Academic Camp 2014 6 weeks summer study from June 30 to August 8 Open Houses: 3/22/14 & 3/29/14 10am to 4pm Early Bird Discount Registration Redeem by 4/20/2014 Reading • Writing Credit Math Courses Science • Gifted A&E Math Public Speaking High School: Biology • Chemistry Physics • SAT I II and more 609-588-4442 • 609-933-8806 Email: [email protected] 4044 Quakerbridge Rd. • Lawrenceville, NJ 08619 www.quaker-bridge.com Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, 609-497-1600. Bob Mankoff, author of “How About Never — Is Never Good Enough for You? My Life in Cartoons” and the cartoon editor of “The New Yorker.” The book traces his love for the craft back to his childhood, through his years as a high school basketball star, a draft-dodger, and a psychology graduate student. “The New Yorker” published his first cartoon in 1977 — after more than 500 submissions. More than 250 cartoons are included in the book. 6 p.m. Poetry Workshop, Delaware Valley Poets, Lawrence Public Library, Darrah Lane, 609-8829246. www.delawarevalleypoets. com. Visitors welcome. Bring 10 copies of your poem. Free. 7:30 p.m. p.m. Watch Liz Adams of Plainsboro weave tapestry from yarns she has processed, spun, and dyed, as well as from other fibers, and her handmade paper beads. Sunday, April 13, 2 p.m. Reception and artist talk in conjunction Pop Music Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 888-636-4449 Men of all ages and experience levels are invited to sing in four-part harmony. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Faith Lenten Services, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau Street at Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton, 609-924-2613. www. princetonumc.org. Meditation followed by a light lunch. Noon. Annual Warfield Lectures, Princeton Theological Seminary, Theron Room, Library Place and Mercer Street, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.edu. “Christ and the Spirit: Towards a Sustainable Spirit-Christology” at 1 p.m. “Word and Spirit as Force Field: The Contribution of the Reformed Tradition” at 7 p.m. Presented by Cornelis van der Kooi, professor of systemic theology and chair of the department of dogmatics and ecumenics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 1 and 7 p.m. Mental Health Jewish Bereavement Group, Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Open to any Jewish adult, regardless of affiliation, who has lost a loved one within the past 18 months. Facilitated by Beverly Rubman, chaplain. Register by E-mail to laraw@ jfconline.org. Donations invited. 7 to 8:30 p.m. For Families Line Drawing: ‘Cel list,’ by Liz Adams. with “Media Relations,” an exhibit of mixed media works by Liz Adams of Plainsboro. Parenting Workshop, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Coping with challenges, abuse and domestic violence, symptoms of mental health disorders, common pitfalls, and more presented by Parantap Pandya, a mental health clinician. Register. 7 p.m. Lectures Networking, ACG New Jersey, Marriott at Forrestal, Plainsboro, 203-260-0223. “What Will Private Equity Deals Look Like in 2014 and Beyond?” presented by Brian Buchert, Church & Dwight; Steven Higgins, Janney Montgomery Scott; Mitchell Hollin, LLR Partners; and Michael Thompson, the Riverside Company. Michael Weiner of Fox Rothschild moderates. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, networking, and presentation. Register. $110. 6 p.m. Finance Talk, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. Estate planning strategies workshop. Register. 7 p.m. Wednesday April 2 School Sports For WWP school sports infor mation, call the hotline: 609716 5000, ext. 5134, www.wwp.org. North Baseball. At Hopewell. 4 p.m. North Boys’ Golf. Notre Dame at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m. North vs. South Boys’ Tennis. At South. 4 p.m. Read and Explore Program, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-9242310. www.terhuneorchards.com. “Birds, Nesting, and Birdhouses.” Register. $5. 10 a.m. South Baseball. At Nottingham. 4 p.m. For Parents South Track and Field. Trenton. 4 p.m. Inside a Child’s Mind Series, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. “Debunking Traditional Methods of Measuring intelligence” presented by Scott Barry Kaufman, an author and cognitive psychologist. 7 p.m. South Boys’ Golf. Steinert at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m. South Softball. At Nottingham. 4 p.m. On Stage The Figaro Plays: The Barber of Seville, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. A French play with music. In rep with “The Marriage of Figaro,” the sequel. 7:30 p.m. MARCH 21, 2014 From the Police Blotter Plainsboro Warrant Arrest. An officer investigating a parking complaint at the municipal center on Wednesday, March 5, discovered that the owner of the car had an outstanding warrant from Edison for $89. Frederick Williams, 30, of Newark posted bail at the scene and also received summonses for driving on a suspended license and improper parking. Zakeyia Short, 31, of Plainsboro was found to have an outstanding traffic warrant from Cranbury for $300 during a stop on Monday, March 10, for failure to maintain a lane. She was also found to have a suspended driver’s license. She was arrested and received summonses for driving while suspended and failure to maintain a lane. A Lawrenceville resident was stopped for having an expired registration on Thursday, March 13, and was found to have multiple active arrest warrants from Trenton and Lawrence. Cynthia Evans, 46, received summonses for driving while suspended and expired registration and was turned over to Lawrence police on a $1,000 traffic warrant. DWI. Chetan Patel, 39, of Princeton was arrested for DWI on Friday, March 14. He was stopped after police observed him swerving and eventually running a red light before pulling over. He was found to be intoxicated and was charged with DWI, reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane, and failure to signal a turn. A driver who was swerving and made an improper left turn was found to be intoxicated on Sunday, March 16. Victor Garces, 27, of East Windsor was arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driv- ing, failure to maintain a lane, and improper turn. Stolen Vehicle. A Chevy Tahoe was stolen from the lot at 27 Pheasant Hollow Drive at around 6 a.m. on Thursday, March 6. The owner had left it running unattended while it warmed up. The car was recovered on East State Street in Trenton. Fraud. An 80-year-old resident of Franklin Drive was the victim of fraud on Monday, March 10. An unknown person posing as an IRS employee informed the victim that they would be arrested if they did not pay an outstanding debt. The victim transferred $1,000 using a cash card from CVS. West Windsor Acquitted. Darren Maglione, the Robbinsville man accused of sexually assaulting a West Windsor girl in 2009, was acquitted on Thursday, March 13, of all charges except that of endangering the welfare of a child. The jury reached no decision on that charge. He still faces an additional trial on contempt charges for allegedly seeing the girl after authorities ordered him not to. DWI. Park rangers reported to police on Saturday, March 8, that a man and woman in a vehicle in the boathouse parking lot appeared to be intoxicated. Officers, who detected the odor of alcohol, asked how the car came to be there and learned that the male, Jeffrey Stewart, 24, of Robbinsville, had driven his pickup truck across Mercer Lake, which was frozen. After failing several field sobriety tests, Stewart was arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driving, and unregistered vehicle. The female passenger was not charged. Art Good Causes Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac. org/plainsboro. First day for “Media Relations,” an exhibit of mixed media works by Liz Adams of Plainsboro. It is an exploration of the way in which similar concepts can be rendered in embroidery, drawing, and weaving. Reception on Sunday, April 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. On view to April 28. 10 a.m. Annual Blintze Brunch, Jewish Women International of Princeton, Private Home, 609-497-1921. Sheila Kurtzer shares her experiences traveling to different countries with her husband, Daniel, while he was a U.S. ambassador to Israel. Benefit for Princeton University Center for Jewish Life. Register. $20 and $25. 11:30 a.m. Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609924-7206. www.chapinschool. org. Reception for “Curators Show” featuring works by Dolores Evangelista Eaton, Jody Erdman, Jamie Greenfield, Dallas Piotrowski, and Phyllis Wright. On view to April 30. 5 to 7 p.m. Dancing Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763. www. princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Meeting, West Windsor Lions Club, Bog Restaurant, Cranbury Golf Club, Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-275-0363. 7 p.m. Faith Annual Warfield Lectures, Princeton Theological Seminary, Theron Room, Library Place and Mercer Street, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.edu. “Transformative Spirituality: F.D. Schleiermacher, J.H. Scholten, R. Rothe, A Kuyper.” Presented by Cornelis van der Kooi, professor of systemic theology and chair of the department of dogmatics and ecumenics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. 7 p.m. Burglary. Unknown persons gained entry to 14 Washington Road between February 12 and 27 and stole copper piping valued at $500. On Friday, March 7, and unknown person broke into the rear of a Glenview Drive residence and stole jewelry valued at $5,000. Hindering. Police stopped a car being driven erratically with several equipment violations on Saturday, March 15, and observed all four occupants drinking from a bottle of Remy Martin. All four were also found to have outstanding criminal and traffic warrants and were taken into custody for transfer to the jurisdictions from which the warrants originated. The vehicle was impounded. While officers were processing the arrest Jakeem Gibbs, 19, of Trenton approached them and began asking about one of the vehicle’s occupants. He subsequently gave officers false information about his identity to conceal an active warrant for his arrest. He was arrested for hindering apprehension. Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. Hosted by Eric Puliti. Registration begins at 9 p.m. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Food & Dining Wellness Cornerstone Community Kitchen, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613. Hot meals served, prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Community Hatha Yoga Class, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 90 South Main Street, Cranbury, 609-655-4731. $5. 3 to 4 p.m. Continued on following page 29 NOW Accepting Registrations Ages 2 through teen The Community Music School of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University 101 Walnut Lane • Princeton, New Jersey 08540 609-921-7104 • www.rider.edu/conservatory Open Container. Officers investigating a suspicious vehicle at Princeton Country Club found Eli Wilson, 39, of West Windsor to be consuming alcohol in his car. He received a summons for consuming an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle. It's Time for G lf! FOR JUNIORS Time to learn the game, and play on school's team! FOR ADULTS Learn and Improve your golf game. Enjoy it for Life! Professional instructor with 20+years experience. LPGA Class A and TPI Certified. 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VAN DER LEE NAILS HAIR DESIGN (609) 513-7624 (609) 799-4381 Eyelash Extensions • Manicures Pedicures • Color Gel • UV Gel Nail Art • Waxing Full Service Hair Ellsworth’s Center 15 Cranbury Road Princeton Jct., NJ 08550 COOL CRAFTS J ew Meet 250 Juried Artisans in Person ● Designer Crafts ● Home Furnishings ● Affordable Art ● Specialty Foods ● Family Fun Looking Back uring the first months after our 1957 arrival in West Windsor, one of the things we noticed about our area was a strange noise coming from the direction of Plainsboro, just a mile or two away. The noise went on during daylight hours but only on weekdays. We had never heard a noise like that before — a sort of chugging sound, something like a railroad locomotive. Since we had not visited Plainsboro before, finding the source of the noise was our first “adventure” away from Grovers Mill, our home neighborhood. I first drove up Millstone Road in the direction of the noise and crossed the Millstone River into Plainsboro. Turning left on Maple Avenue I soon came upon Plainsboro Pond, which, I found out later, had been formed by damming up Cranbury Brook, which flowed in from the east and which soon joined the Millstone River near the railroad main line. Maple Avenue went along the top of the dam. Plainsboro Pond was typical of many such ponds in the flatter, agricultural areas of New Jersey. They had been formed by damming up small streams so as to turn water wheels that powered machinery to grind grain into flour and saw lumber from felled trees. Later, when pumps were available, the ponds were also a source of irrigation water for local farms. Nearby Grovers Mill Pond was another. It was formed in the 18th century by damming up Big Bear Brook where the mill is today. As in Plainsboro, the pond served the dual purposes of providing the water power for grinding grain and sawing lumber. Its wheel and by Dick Snedeker grinding machinery were in operation until 1942. The first thing I saw at Plainsboro Pond were the remains of a house that had once stood next to the mill that provided the ground grain and lumber for the Plainsboro area. It stood on the west side of the road where the stream passed under it. The mill was built before the American Revolution and was once known as Stockton’s Mill. It was torn down in 1930. Today there’s a parking lot where the mill and the house once stood. On the east side of Maple Avenue was Plainsboro Pond, and in it was the source of the noise. It was a large, old-fashioned steam shovel What was that noise? It was the Plainsboro steam shovel, moving silt in Plainsboro Pond to form two islands. sitting on a barge floating in the water. It made a lot of noise as it chugged away and scooped up mud from the bottom. I soon learned from a nearby resident that what was going on was the dredging of silt from the pond so it could be used once again for fishing and recreational boating. Over the years, the pond had become so filled by silt washed in from its surroundings that it had become very shallow and clogged by weeds. As a result, it was a poor habitat for fish and almost useless for canoes and rowboats. So the decision was made to excavate the silt. In this case, the excavation was really just a “rearranging” operation, since the silt actually remained in Plainsboro Pond instead of being taken away. That is why there are two “islands” in Plainsboro Pond today. The steam shovel scooped up a load of silt from the bottom on one side of the barge, pivoted around and deposited it on the other side. Little by little, as the barge was moved along the length of the pond, two islands of silt were formed, one of which nearly reached from one end of the pond to the other. Today there is a wellused path down the center of that longer “island,” and few people realize they are walking on what was once the silt that nearly filled the pond 60 years ago. The pond itself was effectively split into three parallel sections. After the dredging — for a while, at least — the pond was used once again for recreational boating and fishing. Today, however, as in West Windsor, although the population has increased many-fold, there is little or no interest in these activities, and it is a rarity to see a boat or canoe on the water, and rarer still to see anyone fishing. That’s too bad, since one of the highlights of the restoration of Grovers Mill Pond in 2008 was the visit the following spring by New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, during which he supervised the pond’s restocking with fish. There must be some pretty big ones by now, but most of them will probably still be there a year from now. It was many months before we stopped hearing the Plainsboro steam shovel just a mile away. al ov 30 elr y b y Ana toly Si g ƒ MAR. 21, 22, 23, 2014 Garden State Exhibit Center Somerset, NJ • EXIT 10 OFF I-287 Admission $8 online, $10 at the door - good all 3 days Children under 12 and parking are FREE Fri. & Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 DISCOUNT TICKETS, show info, exhibitor lists, directions and more at: SugarloafCrafts.com SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN WORKS, INC. • 800-210-9900 APRIL 2 Continued from preceding page Mental Health Parenting Workshop, NAMI New Jersey, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 908-720-5055. www. naminj.org. “Coping After Divorce” presented by Priya Gopalan, program coordinator at McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research. Register. 7 p.m. History Walks for Strollers and Seniors, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. One hour stroll through Princeton. $7. 10 a.m. Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0057. www. drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Group tours are available. Registration required. $5 donation. 1 p.m. Schools Open House, Quakerbridge Learning Center., 4044 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609933-8806. www.quaker-bridge. com. Information about summer academic camp. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open House, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. Information about alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. 1 p.m. level class at 8:30 p.m. Open dance, socializing, and refreshments from 9:30 to 11:45 p.m. No partner necessary. $15. 8 p.m. Thursday April 3 Literati School Sports For WWP school sports infor mation, call the hotline: 609716 5000, ext. 5134, www.wwp.org. North Boys’ Volleyball. Brunswick. 4 p.m. East North Girls’ Golf. Notre Dame at Cranbury. 3 p.m. North Girls’ Lacrosse. At Peddie. 4 p.m. North Softball. At Hopewell. 4 p.m. South Boys’ Golf. Hamilton West at Mercer Oaks. 3 p.m. South Boys’ Volleyball. Piscataway. 5:30 p.m. South Girls’ Golf. Edison at Princeton Country Club. 3 p.m. South Girls’ Lacrosse. At Bridgewater-Raritan. 4:30 p.m. On Stage The Figaro Plays: The Barber of Seville, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. A French play with music. In rep with “The Marriage of Figaro,” the sequel. Audio described performance. 7:30 p.m. Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1500. Workshop reading of Euripides’ “Hippolytus” with vvocal score by senior Chris Beard. Free. 8 p.m. Dancing Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609948-4448. vivatango.org. All levels class at 8 p.m. Intermediate Author Event, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-921-2330, ext. 262. Jane Hirshfield, author of seven collections of poetry including “Come, Thief,” “After,” and “Given Sugar, Given Salt.”Her first poem was published in 1973, shortly after she graduated from Princeton University as a member of the first graduating class to admit women as freshmen. Booksigning and reception follow her talk. Free. 4:30 p.m. Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, 609-497-1600. “War from the Inside,” a reading with Hassan Blasim, author of “The Corpse Exhibition;” Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharya, author of “The Watch;” Roy Scranton, author of “Fire and Forget;” and Chris Hedges, a senior fellow at the Nation Institute. 6 p.m. Classical Music The Nash Ensemble of London, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-2582800. Charles S. Robinson Memorial Concert features Ian Brown on piano, Philippa Davies on flute, Richard Hosford on clarinet, Stephanie Gonley and Laura Samuel on violin, Lawrence power on viola, and Rebecca Gilliver on cello. The concerts includes Dvorak’s piano quintet and the premiere of works by Princeton composers. $20 to $45. 8 p.m. Iolanta, Westminster Choir College, Playhouse, 201 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. Westminster Opera Theater presents Tchaikovsky’s opera in Russian with English supertitles. 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No experience, will train. Call Tom, 609-731-3333. HELP WANTED Part-Time Receptionist Needed to answer phone in a professional and courteous manner for small engineering company located in Plainsboro, NJ for afternoons only approximately 3 hours a day, five days a week. Please contact me by email at [email protected] to arrange an interview. SALES - REAL ESTATE Need a Change? Looking to get a RE License? We take you by the hand to ensure your success and income! FREE Coaching! Unlimited Income! No Experience needed! Contact Weidel Today! Hamilton: Judy 609-586-1400, jmoriarty@weidel. com; Princeton: Mike 609-921-2700, [email protected]. Weaving in Progress, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. Watch Liz Adams of Plainsboro weave tapestry from yarns she has processed, spun, and dyed, as well as from other fibers, and her handmade paper beads. Also Friday, April 11. 2 to 4 p.m. Art Show, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-4377. Opening reception for “A Collage Retrospective,” a solo exhibition of more than 25 collage works by Meredith Remz, a sculptor and carpenter. One of her iconic images is seen in “The Tigers at Nassau Hall.” On view to May 6. 7 to 9 p.m. Transcriptionist - work from home and learn digital court transcription. Income to $30/hr. Paid 3 month training program. Work 6 hrs./day and 30 hrs./ week, during business hours. Some overnight and weekend assignments. This isn’t for part-timers. Must have 4 year college degree, be a quick study, have digital audio (unzipping) experience, and have great grammar and proofreading skills. No exceptions. Send resume to [email protected] Wanted: high energy black belt to teach martial arts. Must be enthusiastic and able to work well with and manage children 6 to 18 years old. Evenings 4 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings. Call Master Steven at 609-799-0088 or email [email protected]. CLASSIFIED BY FAX 609-243-9119 Benefit Galas Gala, Princeton Festival, Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, 609759-0379. “Rise Up Singing’” tribute to the festival’s 10 years. Cocktails, dinner, silent auction, and dancing. Piano music by Doug Miller. Courtney Colletti Band provides dinner and dance music. Singing by Leona Mitchell. Register. $250 to $1,000. 6 p.m. Comedy Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Dancing Lectures Dance Jam, Dance Improv Live, Princeton Center for Yoga Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609924-7294. Lightly guided dance improvisation with live music and refreshments. $18. 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Singles Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. Free. 8 to 11 p.m. Classical Music Iolanta, Westminster Choir College, Playhouse, 201 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Westminster Opera Theater presents Tchaikovsky’s opera in Russian with English supertitles. The Westminster Festival Chamber Orchestra performs. $25. 8 p.m. Live Music Open Mic, West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. $5. 7 to 9 p.m. Job Seekers, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. For professionals seeking new employment. 10 a.m. Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. “Forgiving: The Final Step” seminar. Free. 7:30 p.m. Tax Assistance Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Seniors Men in Retirement, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. 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