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OctOber 11, 2013

OctOber 11, 2013
WEST WINDSOR
& PLAINSBORO
NEWS
Headliners:
Guzheng player Jennifer Zhang, page 10; Santoor teacher Deepal Chodhari, 11; artist David Olson, 31.
More Ellsworth
(& Ping Pong)
For Zoning Board
F
or years the deteriorating and
unfinished retail buildings
between the Ellsworth Center and the train tracks have been
the object of negative comments
from the West Windsor community. But at the October 3 Zoning
Board meeting the negative comments were coming from the attorney representing the owner of the
unfinished center.
The board was hearing Shawn
Ellsworth’s application to increase
the size and scope of his retail center at the corner of PrincetonHightstown and Cranbury roads,
by adding 18 apartment units to
second story space above his existing retail space. As part of the overall plan, which also calls for expanded retail space, Ellsworth is
seeking use variances for two residential properties he also owns that
are adjacent to his commercial
property. He plans to turn one parcel into a parking lot and the other
into a storm water management
site.
As requested at the previous
Zoning Board meeting, the Ellsworth team, including attorney
Mark Solomon and engineer Rob
Korkuch, presented additional
analysis of the traffic in the area,
taking into account peak rush hour
times. Ellsworth acknowledged
that a long line of traffic can build
up along Cranbury Road, but noted
that this traffic was destined for the
train station, rather than the Ellsworth center, particularly during
the morning rush hour, when a
slight increase in traffic was noted.
But Jeffrey Baron, a lawyer for
Jacinto Rodrigues, the owner of the
adjoining property (Ellsworth II,
the undeveloped parcel next to the
current shopping plaza), then asked
questions regarding the placement
of the landscaping, the height and
width of the trees and shrubs, and
the proposed buffers between the
new development and the adjoining properties. The attorney commented that, according to the design, the amount of landscaping
adjacent to his client’s property appeared to be sparser than in other
sections of the site.
Ellsworth’s lawyer conceded
this was the case. But, as has been
noted by West Windsor officials,
the township is considering a revision of its redevelopment plan to
include the right of eminent domain, specifically to take control of
the property, which dates back to
1988 and which has been a bone of
contention between the township
and Rodrigues (WW-P News, August 25, 2006).
No decision was reached on the
Ellsworth redevelopment applicaContinued on page 24
South Tennis Back on Top After ‘Down Year’
by Samantha Sciarrotta
A
fter what head coach Carla
Crawbuck called a “down
year” in 2012, the High
School South girls’ tennis team is
back on the upswing. The Pirates
are 13-0, haven’t lost a single regular-season set, and recently captured the Mercer County Tournament title over a tough Princeton
team. Crawbuck said Princeton is
one of the squad’s biggest hurdles.
“They have a very good number
one,” she said. “It’s kind of a handicap. They have it. We have to get
three out of four to play them, and
they’re very talented.”
Crawbuck attributes a lot of the
team’s success to its veterans, including juniors Angela Li, Sanjana
Ravi, Megan Reilly, and Margaret
MacArthur. “I have strong juniors
now who were on varsity two years
ago,” she said. “That’s why they’re
strong. We were weak, but they always came back.”
Three newcomers are also making an impact. Haley Rich and Angela Weng are freshmen, while
Claudia Siniakowicz is a sophomore who didn’t play last year.
Siniakowicz and Rich hold the first
and second singles spots, and Weng
plays doubles.
Freshman Haley Rich,
above, and sophomore
Claudia Siniakowicz
have earned top spots
on South’s tennis team.
Photos by Mark Czajkowski
Crawbuck has known many of
the girls since their middle school
days, but not as well as she knows
North’s players. She also coaches
the Community Middle School coed team. “It’s interesting,” she said.
“When they come to high school,
it’s bittersweet for me.”
When Community faces off
against Grover, Crawbuck can’t
help but do a little recruiting. “In
May, I go right over to them right
away and say, ‘You’re coming to
me. I’m going to be your coach
next year,’” she said.
The Pirates won their first state
tournament match, but not without
a little injury scare. Ravi hurt her
hand, and her status was uncertain
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Old Issues, New Twists For
WW Council to Consider
T
by Sue Roy
he possibility of finding a
property tax in a large tract
zoned for a religious use.
Debating the costs of maintenance
for the township aquatic center
now that swimming season is over.
And arguing not about the need for
sidewalks on Cranbury but rather
about the manner in which requests
for proposals (RFPs) for the work
will be prepared.
Those improbable subjects were
among the hot topics at the September 30 West Windsor Town
Council meeting. The uncovering
of a possible new tax ratable, and a
solution to a project stalled by financial concerns, received no
more than a mention at the meeting, but it might have been the best
news of all.
The township has received word
from Matt Wilson, the lead contributor to — and a major lender
for — the proposed Jewish Community Center on Clarksville
Road, that he and his wife have
taken over ownership of the stalled
project and are financing the completion of the 80,000-square-foot
facility.
Wilson, a Pennington resident
and venture capitalist, has said that
he is exploring all possibilities for
the future use of the 60-acre site,
not far from the site of the future
Howard Hughes development
project. One possibility: a health
and fitness club that makes use of
the building’s full-size basketball
court and Olympic-size swimming
pool. Such a use would put at least
some part of the property back on
the tax rolls.
Council debated whether to approve a two-year contract with
Aquatic Service Inc., for services
and maintenance of the West Windsor Aquatic Complex, to last
through Labor Day, 2015, at a cost
of $83,628.
Said Councilman Bryan Maher:
“I have nothing against Water
Works or Aquatic Service. But
originally Water Works just wanted to extend the contract. I suggested that we put it out to bid so
we did, but we only received one
bid, from Aquatic Service, for
WW-P’s Free Community neWsPaPer
Candidates Debate
T
he nine candidates for
West Windsor mayor and
council positions have been
invited to debate Tuesday,
October 29, from 10 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. at the West Windsor Council Chamber. The
event is co-sponsored by the
West Windsor Senior Center’s Retirees Group and the
Village Grande Civic Association, and supported by the
League of Women Voters.
Mayoral candidates will
debate between 10 and 11
a.m. and council candidates
between 11:15 and 12:30
p.m. It will be televised live
over Comcast channel 27 and
Verizon channel 42, and rebroadcast several times until
Election Day, November 5.
Candidates will make brief
opening and closing statements and answer questions
submitted by the audience.
The candidates have also
responded to questions posed
by the WW-P News. See
pages 14 through 19.
$1,000 more than if we had just extended the contract. In this case,
the weekday rate of pay for a pool
supervisor works out to be an annual salary of $275,000, and if you
use the weekend rate, it is over
$400,000. This is way too much, in
my opinion.”
“But this is an endemic problem
— we only get one bid for services.
How can we know if the price is
reasonable, and control taxes, if we
don’t have more bids to compare?
We give too short a time period for
contractors to respond, and we are
left with only one bid on contract
after contract. This is not just for
the pool contract, but for all of our
contracts. The administration
should call contractors and find out
why they are not bidding on our
contracts.”
Both attorney Michael Herbert
and administrator Marlena Schmid
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OCTOBER 11, 2013
Views & Opinions
Joan Eisenberg
Office: 609-951-8600 x110
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WW Public Works
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ear Mayor Hsueh:
I am writing to praise
some unsung heroes of the
township’s workforce — the Public Works Department. I just moved
out of West Windsor after spending
24 years as a resident in Kings
Pointe. During that time I have had
many interactions with the Public
Works Department, both as they
worked on my street and at the 70
Southfield Road location.
I have found these public employees to be extremely professional and dedicated to the residents of West Windsor. The administrative staff has always been
pleasant and helpful whenever I
interacted with them. The crews
that pick up the curbside yard debris have always done a terrific job
in keeping our streets clear and allowing the residents to dispose of
home site debris in an environmentally friendly way.
This group did an outstanding
job during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy with what seemed like
an impossible task. I remember
them coming to our street when I
was attempting to cut down broken
branches from the trees in front of
my house. They brought their
equipment over and pulled the broken branches down, saving me
hours of work to make my property
safe for anyone passing by. They
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didn’t have to help me, but they
did.
I have heard from others who
feel the same way I do about the
Public Works Department for the
work they do and the way they go
about it. They deserve the recognition and praise of the township administration because they have a
thankless job that seems to only get
recognized when something goes
wrong.
The township is lucky to have a
department that carries out its responsibilities in an efficient, professional, and responsible way.
Please let them know how much
they are appreciated not only by the
township administration, but by the
township residents they serve.
David L. Williams
Former resident of Kings Pointe
West Windsor’s
Best Kept Secrets
I
won’t be greedy any longer. It’s
time to share some of the best
kept secrets in West Windsor.
First secret: The woods off of
Southfield road are beautiful, and
not many people know of this treasure in our township. If you take
Southfield road from Route 571,
after a quarter of a mile on the left,
you will see a small field (just before the soccer field) with a tiny
parking lot and a covered signpost.
The signpost displays a map of
trails in the woods, which are open
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OCTOBER 11, 2013
to the public and maintained by the
township. It’s a great time of year to
go for a walk in the woods, so check
out these secret woods.
Second, the ice rink in Mercer
County Park will be opening for the
season next month, and if you go on
weekday mornings, you are likely
to have the entire rink to yourself or
at most, just a handful of people.
Seniors are allocated specific hours
so that speedy youngsters won’t
disturb their pace. Seniors and
homeschoolers get a discounted
rate. The rink is open to the fresh
air, making skating a delightful
form of exercise in winter. On very
cold days the large indoor space
has a huge fireplace with a roaring
log fire. Looking out at the fir trees,
you can almost believe that you are
somewhere in the northwest!
The third best kept secret is that
West Windsor has a gem of an orchestra called Sinfonietta Nova.
This orchestra is made up of highly
trained musicians who love to play
together. The four concerts given
each year are usually held at Prince
of Peace Lutheran church on Route
571. This year the concert season
features masterpieces based on
fairy tales, including Sleeping
Beauty by Tchaikovsky and Cinderella by Rossini.
On Saturday, October 12, at
10:30 a.m., there will be a free
event at the West Windsor Library
linking the music, related stories,
and paintings for the first concert of
the season on Saturday, October
26. For more info go to www.sinfoniettanova.org.
Now the secrets are out of the
bag. Go and enjoy!
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In Support Of:
Hemant Marathe
I
write in support of Hemant
Marathe for mayor of West
Windsor. As an educator and school
leader for the past 37 years, I have
made many decisions about complex problems and have seen many
leaders in action. I worked with
Hemant for the past nine years and
I believe that his leadership skills
would be a great asset to the township of West Windsor. I write this
letter to describe some of my direct
observations in working with
Hemant.
Hemant is dedicated and persistent in pursuit of what is right. As
board of education president,
Hemant saw that a potential charter
school would take precious financial resources from the district. He
worked tirelessly to get fellow
board members, parents, teachers,
administrators, and community
members involved in the issue.
This included networking with the
leaders of the surrounding communities — at the school board and
township levels — and he brought
the issue to the attention of the
leaders at the state and county levels. I believe that he successfully
led a coordinated effort to keep
those tax dollars in WW-P for all of
the students instead of funding a
small charter school for a select
few. He brought the groups together for a common vision of educating all students.
Hemant listens to the issues and
collaborates to determine strategy.
When parents approached the
school board with the idea of donating field lights for both high
school football fields, the arguments against accepting this donation seemed insurmountable. In-
stead of taking the easy path, not understand that suicide is only
Hemant collaborated with all the symptom of an illness.
stakeholders to find a solution. He
Hemant Marathe was there for
worked with the administration me and my family in our darkest
and board of education to develop a hour. We lost our precious son. Our
process to listen to all of the bene- daughter, Katelyn lost her beloved
fits and the concerns. He appointed brother. While other community
a board committee and a commu- members did not understand and
nity committee to study the issue. offered no support, Hemant was
Throughout the process, Hemant there for Katelyn. Katelyn was now
demonstrated skills that will trans- the sister of the student who comfer well to the role of mayor.
pleted suicide, and she became the
Hemant Marathe is passionate target of the entire school’s attenabout West Windsor and is a proven tion. Most adults don’t know how
leader who is not afraid of com- to handle a suicide, so how does a
plex, emotional issues. Hemant is 15 year-old?
thoughtful and considerate of all
Hemant was always kind. He
those with whom
was compashe works. He fosionate. He lisHemant Marathe is
cuses his leadertened. Most impassionate about West
ship on working
portantly
he
Windsor and is a provwith all people
was available.
for the good of
In this world of
en leader who is not
the whole comno one ever
afraid of complex,
munity. Those
having enough
emotional issues.
are two of many
time, Hemant
examples of why
always made
I believe the leadership skills time for us. Hemant promptly anHemant demonstrated as school swered E-mails. He would meet
board president will transfer well with us, in his home, after a long,
to the role of mayor of West Wind- hard day of work. It didn’t matter.
sor.
He knew we were hurting as a famVictoria Kniewel ily, and he knew how important it
was to help. Hemant helped naviFormer WW-P Superintendent
gate through the administration
Kindness. Compassion. empa- and allowed us to arrive at soluthy. These are words that seem to
tions to help make Katelyn’s time
be missing in so many people’s vo- at school easier.
cabularies these days. These words
Hemant is a man who truly
certainly are not missing in Hemant cares. This was evident on KateMarathe’s vocabulary. He lives lyn’s graduation day, when he gave
them every day.
her the gift of books, one being
People say to lose a child is the “SWITCH - How to Change Things
most horrific thing a parent can ex- When Change Is Hard.” Hemant
perience. However, if you lose a was thinking of Katelyn when he
child to suicide, not only do you truly didn’t have to. Even after
suffer the tragic pain of loss, but the graduation, he wanted to help her
community judges you. Some turn even though it was not professiontheir backs on you, and you face ally required. Hemant’s kindness
discrimination, as many people do and his willingness to go above and
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beyond, helped move our family
forward in healing.
Hemant Marathe will be an excellent mayor for West Windsor.
He has kindness in his heart and he
is a man who truly wants to help
others.
Tricia Baker
Plainsboro
For the First time in his political career, Mayor Hsueh is faced
with an opponent in Hemant
Marathe who is better qualified and
has a better track record than he
does. This has led to a panic in the
Hsueh camp as evidenced by his
characterizing Marathe’s business
experience as a disqualification for
the job. Does the mayor seriously
think being a business owner is a
detriment to being a mayor?
Since the mayor is professing
his new-found love for West Windsor, let me remind him and the voters of some history. Less than three
years ago when Linda Greenstein
won the senate seat in a special
election, Mr. Hsueh was the first to
put his hat in the ring and campaigned quite vigorously to win the
nomination for the state assembly
seat. So much for his desire to make
West Windsor the best town in the
U.S. His desire to move up to the
county and state level is so strong
that he refused to support West
Windsor residents in their fight
against Mercer County Community College’s solar farm just so he
wouldn’t offend the county executive and freeholders.
How can we be sure that if Hsueh
is reelected he will promote the
best interests of West Windsor residents rather than his own desire to
move up in the political world?
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ne of the loveliest young
couples we know recently
surprised us when they announced that they did not plan to
have children. My thoughts: but
what awesome athletes they could
create — he a standout wrestler and
football player, she a high school
and college field hockey star. What
fine, intelligent, thoughtful, and
good-looking additions to the human race their progeny would be.
In short: what a waste of their awesome genes.
I used to pity people who chose
to remain childless because I
viewed their decision through the
prism of my own idealized Ozzie
and Harriet value system. I used to
think of them as somewhat selfish
— hell-bent on traveling around
the world, indulging in dangerous
passions like rock climbing, or living 24/7 for their careers. Ach, I
thought: how sad not to know the
joy of raising a family.
Now with the wisdom and insight of knowing exactly what raising children entails, I no longer regard the decision to remain childless as selfish but rather, very carefully thought out and even, in a
way, selfless.
There is, admittedly, a certain
narcissism to the desire to create
living creatures to perpetuate your
genes and those of your loved ones.
Who will the baby look like, will he
have dad’s great hair and strong
throwing arm; will she be able to
play the piano like Van Cliburn and
sing like a lark? Will we see Grandma’s culinary talent or Pop’s passion for tennis? Will she have Aunt
Barbara’s beautiful eyes or Uncle
Ron’s sense of humor?
There is also the appeal of immortality — the family’s bloodlines alive through generations,
with descendants who might one
day find the cure for cancer or lead
the United Nations. We’d like to
think that the best of us will live on
and flourish on the family tree. I
won’t deny that I’m tickled by the
thought that some day a Euna Junior will achieve the goals that I’m
beginning to accept that I won’t accomplish in my own lifetime.
But the reality of today’s world
by Euna Kwon Brossman
is that it is screwed up and scary in
ways that I never imagined. The recent “wilding” event in New York
involving the motorcycle gang and
the family in the SUV is riveting
and horrifying. Now it turns out
that off-duty police officers were
involved in the chase, crash, and
beating of a young father with his
wife and infant daughter in the car.
A rider is in the hospital, probably
paralyzed for life, the family is
traumatized, and as the investigation reveals new details almost
daily, I am reminded that the line
between a civilized society and the
animal world is a very thin one indeed.
In fact, the video reminds me of
a clip from Mutual of Omaha’s
“Wild Kingdom” (one of my favorite shows from my pre-Animal
Planet childhood — THE original
There are new horrors
every day that are captured for all to see in
real time.
wildlife and nature show hosted by
the ever-so-gentlemanly Marlin
Perkins). The SUV is like a desperate prey chased by an angry and
growling pack of predators,
brought down and bloodied in a
savage showdown. The pack mentality of brutality also reminds me
of “A Clockwork Orange” — a
1962 science fiction novel turned
into a brilliant film by Stanley Kubrick that depicts a futuristic society characterized by an extremely
violent youth culture, gang activity,
and other social, political, and economic chaos. Sound familiar? That
vision of the future is here.
There are new horrors every day
that, with cameras on every corner
and Big Brother watching every
step, are captured for all to see in
real time. We have the added pleasure of getting a soundtrack with
big mouth gibberish mongers on
national television misinterpreting
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by and dozens of law enforcement
officers dodging her car-turned-lethal weapon. While that investigation continues, early signs point to
mental illness rather than an antiObama agenda.
And there’s another sadness of
modern life — that the mentally ill
in this country are underserved and
overlooked. It becomes everyone’s
problem when a new mother acts in
a way that makes her viewed as a
potential terrorist threat, when a
lonely and neglected high school
student turns into a mass murderer
of small children, when a young
man who had fantasies about killing people turns a movie theater
into a shooting gallery.
It’s not enough that the world is
filled with these kinds of homegrown perils, but there is the evergrowing specter of international
terrorism. Families out for a weekend jaunt to the local mall in Kenya
are attacked by gun-wielding extremists; trips into New York City,
around Times Square, and frankly,
on any transit system, are now, for
me, at least, forever shadowed by
thoughts of dangers perpetrated by
people who don’t know us but want
to kill us.
There is so much that is awry
with our world and so much that
needs to be fixed, and the crowning
point of it all is that the leaders we
have elected to guide us are instead
mucking it all up and squabbling in
front of the entire world. As an
American citizen, I’m embarrassed. It’s like Chicken Little is
running around warning that the
sky is falling, the sky is falling —
and in some respects, it truly is —
while those who are supposed to fix
it are telling us what the hell, let it
fall, we’re right, we won’t budge,
and we don’t care.
It is for all of these reasons that I
fear for the future of my children
and for their children — my grandchildren and great-grandchildren
that I love even now though I may
never know them. So who am I to
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Mayor Hsueh is currently meeting with NJ DOT officials to resolve plans for Route 1. Unfortunately, all meetings are taking place
behind closed doors, and residents
of West Windsor are unaware of the
solutions being discussed. Why
have residents not been involved in
the process of making changes that
will affect their safety and quality
of life? Why hasn’t the West Windsor council been kept informed,
even in closed session, about what
plans are being discussed? After
all, they will be responsible for
paying any expenses incurred by
the township as a result of proposed
changes. The next meeting with
Commissioner Simpson was
scheduled for October 10. Will we
know before the election what
plans are being proposed?
On issue after issue — from the
proposed $5 million expansion of
the municipal complex, to Cranbury Road sidewalks, to the Route
1 traffic solution — Hsueh has
been less than transparent with residents of West Windsor. It is time
for a change in leadership.
OCTOBER 11, 2013
In Marathe we have a candidate
who has demonstrated over the
past nine years as school board
president how to run an inclusive
and transparent government and
still get great results. Please join
me in electing Marathe as our next
mayor and his running mates Linda
Geevers and Peter Mendonez as
council members.
Bharat Damle
Meridan Court, Princeton Junction
in the next FeW years West
Windsor could be dramatically
changed. The old American Cyanamid property has been purchased
by the Howard Hughes Corporation, and all 660 acres across from
the Quakerbridge Mall are on the
agenda for development. Depending on what is built there, we could
have either crowded classrooms
and higher residential property taxes, or we could have additional access to businesses, shops, and services along with a greater commercial tax base. The outcome of this
year’s mayoral and council races
couldn’t be more important to West
Windsor.
Let’s look at the record. Mayor
Shing-Fu Hsueh obviously prefers
residential over commercial development. West Windsor’s residential household share of the tax burden increased from 65 percent
when he was elected in 2001 to 70
percent today. Additionally, the
mayor championed the Transit Village, which promises at least 800
new housing units that will impact
our schools and our already crowded roads.
Now look at the mayor’s ticket.
Hsueh’s running mate, Eric Payne,
is a residential real estate agent.
Their campaign manager, Andrew
Jacobsen, is also a residential real
estate agent. When it comes time to
decide the balance between resi-
dential and commercial development on the Howard Hughes property, how can we be sure the decision would be made in West Windsor’s best interest? This is clearly a
conflict of interest. Would you trust
Mayor Hsueh to be in charge for a
potentially much bigger Transit
Village II at the American Cyanamid property?
At this critical point in West
Windsor’s development, re-election of our current mayor would not
be in our town’s best interest. West
Windsor needs a better balance of
commercial and residential development. We need to be sure the
crown jewel of our town, our
school district, isn’t swamped by
dense residential development. We
need a leader who will protect the
wonderful assets in this town —
our schools, our ease of transportation, and our open space. It’s time
for a change.
Please join me in voting for
Hemant Marathe for mayor and
Linda Geevers and Peter Mendonez for council.
Yogesh Kher
as a West Windsor resident
and a former small business owner
in West Windsor, I found Catherin
Anico’s letter asserting that Mr.
Marathe is unqualified to be mayor
because he runs a small business to
be insulting. Mr. Payne, Mayor
Hsueh’s running mate, has also
made a similar assertion.
If Mr. Hsueh’s worst criticism
against Mr. Marathe is that he runs
a small business then West Windsor will indeed be served well with
Marathe as our next mayor. It
shows that after spending 20 years
in the municipal building, the last
12 as our mayor, Mr. Hsueh has become a career politician who has
lost touch with ordinary West
Windsor residents.
Given this attitude of Mayor
Hsueh’s, it is no wonder West
Windsor has achieved a reputation
as a town that’s difficult to do business with. A direct result of this is
that the burden of property taxes
that homeowners must shoulder
has increased from 65 percent to 70
percent during Hsueh’s 12 years in
office. To add insult to injury,
Hsueh has presided over a 130 percent increase in municipal taxes
during those 12 years.
I am certain most West Windsor
residents think of running a small
business as a positive for any mayoral candidate. For the last 12 years
Mr. Marathe has proven that he can
successfully run the WW-P school
district, operate a successful small
business, and raise a family all at
the same time. If Marathe can run
the district with $165 million dollar
budget and more than 1,100 employees, I am certain he can handle
the $40 million dollar township
budget and a couple hundred employees.
Past behavior is an excellent indicator of future behavior. So let’s
examine the track records of both
candidates. While Marathe has not
missed a single school board meeting for the last seven years, Hsueh
has missed every council meeting
during the past two months. During
his 12 years on the school board,
Mr. Marathe has missed only two
board meetings, one in 2001 and
another in 2006.
While Marathe has personally
answered almost every phone call
and E-mail he has received as the
president of the school board, Mr.
Hsueh has a full-time paid assistant
provided at taxpayers’ expense,
and still he does not answer Emails — especially when the topic
is a difficult one, such as the Cranbury Road sidewalks or the solar
project at Mercer County Community College. While Marathe has
demonstrated the ability to discuss
tough issues and take decisive actions, Hsueh has hidden behind legality to avoid discussing even the
RFP for the Cranbury Road project
or the proposed $5 million renovation to the municipal building,
among others.
It is clear West Windsor Township will be better served with a
change in leadership. It is indeed
time for change. Please join me in
electing Marathe as our next mayor
and Geevers and Mendonez as our
next council members.
Meghana Tawde
Penrose Place, West Windsor
In Support Of:
Shing-Fu Hsueh
I
have known Dr. Shing-Fu Hsueh
for more than 20 years, and he
and his family have always been
very nice to me, so I want to show
my thanks by endorsing him in his
run for re-election. In my 29 years
of teaching high school English in
the district, I do not recall a family
who was as respectful or as appreciative as the Hsuehs, and this did
not stop after I was their son and
their daughter’s instructor.
On more than a handful of occasions, they took me out to dinner
and invited me to family celebrations. As a bachelor who does not
have children and whose only family is hundreds of miles away, this
meant a great deal to me. In particular, I remember having Father’s
Day with them and being reassured
that, in my way, I am also their children’s father. On their daughter Susan’s wedding day, I remember
their coming over to me and thanking me for helping her to develop
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the self-confidence that she needs
to be a spouse and the language
skills that she needs to become a
teacher. And, most recently, on my
retirement last spring, I remember
their taking me to lunch and thanking me for all that I have done for
the thousands of children that I
have taught in the district.
I am by no means the only recipient of their largess. When a
neighbor’s son was killed in an accident, the Hsuehs were the first
ones to lend support. When another
neighbor’s husband died in early
middle age, the Hsuehs were the
first to lend support. When the now
elderly and financially strapped
woman who gave them their first
break in America was neglected by
the children for whom she bought
horses and cars, the Hsuehs were
the first to lend support.
Though Dr. Hsueh came to
America in 1969 with only $300,
he has a PhD and a very distinguished record working as an engineer for the state, and his wife and
he have two very successful restaurants. They could easily rest on
their laurels. When I think of the
Hsuehs, I think of how appreciated
I feel when they load my arms with
food to take home. And it is my belief that Mayor Hsueh wants the
residents of West Windsor to feel
the same way.
Philip L. Millstein
Millstein, a Montgomery resident, recently retired from the WWP school district.
i reCently read Claims that
Mayor Hsueh has raised taxes more
than 130 percent since taking office
in 2001. The truth is the tax rate has
gone down slightly, from 0.040
percent in 2001 to 0.038 percent in
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OCTOBER 11, 2013
2013. I also read a post by Hemant
Marathe that the municipal budget
increased 131 percent from 2001 to
2013. This amount is unverified
and I believe it to be untrue, but if
the municipal budget did in fact increase 131 percent and the tax rate
for West Windsor residents has decreased, that sounds like fantastic
fiscal management to me. Using an
influx of quality business ratables
and securing funds other than West
Windsor resident taxes is ideal.
And during the same time period
West Windsor has maintained a
AAA bond rating and has made
many infrastructure improvements. Imagine a corporation increasing revenue and improving
value and services while charging
customers less? What shareholder
wouldn’t want a CEO capable of
doing that?
In many of the same posts I’ve
seen mention of the reduction in the
school tax rate. People should understand it was Mayor Hsueh who
was instrumental in reducing the
school tax rate. In 2007 Mayor
Hsueh successfully negotiated
with Plainsboro Mayor Peter Cantu
a change in the formula for how
West Windsor would pay for its
portion of school tax versus Plainsboro. It took effect in 2009 and effectively reduced the school tax
burden for West Windsor residents
to this day.
Mr. Marathe has bragged about
the school budget, which increased
by 40 percent under his term as
school board president. To put that
in context, that is almost twice the
entire municipal budget. If he’s going to take credit for the school
budget (voted on by the public, incidentally) then perhaps he should
take credit for the fact that High
School South dropped in the rankings from 16th in 2010 to 62nd in
2012 and High School North
dropped from 29th in 2010 to 32nd
in 2012 (New Jersey Monthly, August, 2012).
America On Line ranked West
Windsor Township #1 Town (township) in America to Raise a Family.
As Anthony DeCarlo said so perfectly, “The past ten years have
been a period of tremendous improvement in infrastructure; youth
sports facilities, senior center improvements, and a new arts facility.
All this coupled to one of the best
financial positions of any township
in the state.”
Given that municipal tax rates
have fallen under Mayor Hsueh’s
administration and West Windsor
continues to be a fantastically successful full-service town, I am supporting the Moving Forward Together team of Shing-Fu Hsueh for
mayor and Kamal Khanna and Eric
Payne for council.
Catherin Anico
i have been a resident of West
Windsor for 32 years and am writing to support the Moving Forward
Together Team.
We chose to settle in West Windsor 32 years ago not only because
of the excellent schools, but also
because of other overall good quality amenities offered by the community. While recognizing the service records of Mr. Marathe on the
WW-P School Board, I believe the
high reputation of our school system existed long before he took
over the school board presidency.
Over the years living in West
Windsor, I volunteered to serve on
various township committees and
have had the privilege of working
with Mayor Hsueh, members of
various committees, and some
township employees and consultants. During the course of these
services, I found Hsueh, with his
past career with the state government, to be highly capable and efficient in communicating local issues in West Windsor with state
officials or even our elected representative in congress, which led to
the successful completion of various safety and environmental pollution control-related projects,
such as the Alexander Bridge/
roundabout and cleaning of Grovers Mill Pond, to name a few. Un-
Shing-Fu Hsueh gets
things done. His track
record is impressive.
der his tenure in the past 12 years,
he also accomplished various community-oriented historical, cultural, and open space preservation
projects. Mayor Hsueh has led the
township in the right direction.
Though Mayor Hsueh has
helped make West Windsor a better
place to live, there are some who
may not satisfied with where we
are today. With the re-election of
Shing-Fu Hsueh as mayor and Kamal Khanna to council, as well as
election of Eric Payne as a council
member, I believe the team will be
able to help make West Windsor an
even better place to live for all of
us.
Chuck Chang
Saratoga Drive, West Windsor
i moved to West Windsor in
1999 to be close to my family and
enjoy my grandchildren growing
up. I did not realize at that time that
this choice was much more fulfilling. I became acquainted with ma-
ny of the wonderful people who
live here, one being our present
mayor, Shing-Fu Hsueh. My quality and enjoyment of life improved
tremendously. I learned Tai Chi, as
taught by Mayor Hsueh, met many
interesting people, and joined the
improved senior center, a particular focus of the mayor’s efforts. I
keep very busy there, taking computer classes, chair exercises, music appreciation, and lectures, and
attend many more of their programs. I also enjoy growing Jersey
Fresh veggies in the West Windsor
Community Garden nearby.
Safety and security was another
issue, especially driving. The infrastructure improvements that this
mayor has obtained for the township are unprecedented. Many intersections have been made safer
— Clarksville and North Post
roads, three intersections on Meadow Road from Clarksville Road to
most recently, Canal Point Boulevard, Old Trenton Road, and Village Road East, and more, phenomenal. Restriping the roadways
has also helped. The security in
West Windsor is very satisfactory
due to the efficient and technologically advanced police force. Our
crime rate is low. I feel safe living
here.
We now can fish in the Grovers
Mill Pond. The mayor got the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers to dredge
it and restock it with fish. The awful smell is gone from the neighborhood. This accomplishment
was due to the mayor’s ongoing
positive relationships with county,
state, and federal agencies, saving
us tax dollars. He has done that also
with the jughandle issue on Route
1, connecting with the DOT commissioner.
This mayor gets things done.
His track record is impressive. To
building a vibrant Communiand keeping it moving forward
is hard work. It requires ongoing
commitment and constant alignment with the needs of the community. Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh has
amply measured up to this task. He
and his running mates, Councilman
Kamal Khanna and Eric Payne,
who is seeking election to the council, are committed to making the
West Windsor community a friendly place to live, work, and play.
Most of us who live in West
Windsor know the mayor well and
are aware of the many contributions he has made during the past
12 years. Married with two children, he has been a resident of the
township for more than 28 years.
He is a professional engineer and
planner and has been on several
state committees. Under his leadership West Windsor has achieved
leading status at the state and national level. West Windsor is the
first town in New Jersey to be recognized as “Green Town USA.”
Working with different levels of
government and private institutions he has successfully obtained
commitment for more than $108
million of funding to reduce the
burden on taxpayers. His prudent
management of the township funds
has earned the community a AAA
bond rating. Additionally, he has
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improved the infrastructure of the
township by completing the construction of the Alexander Bridge
and the restoration of the Grovers
Mill Pond. His vision for the future
is to maintain a strong financial
foundation, continue to improve
the infrastructure, and focus on attracting high tech companies and
research institutions while maintaining the ranking of the Most
Family Friendly Municipality.
Kamal Khanna, the mayor’s
running mate, has been a resident
of West Windsor for more than 35
years. He has been a member of the
council since 2009 and has served
as the president of the council for
two consecutive years. He brings to
the council a solid business management background and a proven
track record of stable taxes. He has
also served as member/liaison of
the Zoning Board, Affordable
Housing, Planning Board, and other township committees. His business experience has been a great
asset in making the running of the
West Windsor government more
effective and efficient.
Eric Payne is a fourth-generation resident. He has played a leadership role as the founder of Smart
Traffic Solutions. As a former airline pilot he understands the meaning of making decisions under
pressure and to collaborate with his
colleagues to resolve issues in an
efficient manner.
Together, Mayor Shing-Fu
Hsueh, Councilman Kamal Khanna, and Eric Payne bring a high
level of experience and diversity to
the township. A vote for them will
be a vote to keep West Windsor
moving forward and will assure
that the best days of our community
are ahead of us.
Prashant Goyal
West Windsor
vision is generally deFined as
the organic sense with which we
are born that allows us to see the
here and now on a real time and
space basis. However, there is another type of vision I will call cerebral vision that has to be nurtured.
Cerebral vision allows us to see
things that are not here and now but
could be and should be. Cerebral
vision must start with an idea, and
since the mind is the domain of
ideas, it is essential that you open
your mind as well as your eyes to
achieve cerebral vision.
Mayor Hsueh is a master of cerebral vision. This was apparent when,
on September 10, my wife and I attended the opening of the West
Windsor History Museum at Schenk
Farmstead. What was cerebral vision 12 years ago was transformed
into organic vision of a magnificent
tribute to West Windsor’s agrarian
identity, largely through the mayor’s commitment and stewardship.
But why be surprised? Hsueh’s consistent ability to move from cerebral
vision to organic vision has become
a habit and why break a good habit?
He is a true visionary.
Whether it be the Alexander
Road overpass and rotary, the
cleanup of Grover Mill Pond from
a rotting eyesore to a place where
children now fish, or the completion of Meadow Road to create a
new traffic artery enabling quick
transit to the shops along the Route
1 corridor — all of this existed only
as cerebral vision years before they
were transformed into organic vision by the mayor’s stewardship.
There are so many other issues
within West Windsor that continue
to exist as cerebral vision that could
be and should be converted to organic vision.The development of
our Transit Village and the Howard
Hughes property, the completion of
Signs of the Times
A
s happens every autumn,
we’re seeing a proliferation
of political signs along roads in
West Windsor. A majority of the
signs have been placed illegally,
especially along Alexander and
Washington Roads but on others
as well. Here is a condensed part
of the town’s code that specifically deals with this subject. It’s
from Section 200-152, “Temporary signs,” available on the website at westwindsornj.org.
“A. General sign regulations.
(4) Temporary signs shall be located on a lot so that they are not
in the public right-of-way and
shall not interfere with sight distances at street intersections or
ingress or egress points to a lot or
cause a public safety hazard. No
such signs shall be located on any
public property. There shall be no
placement of such signs between
public roads and sidewalks or
within six feet of a public road
where no sidewalk exists.”
The widths of rights-of-way in
West Windsor are defined in Sec-
Duck Pond Park, the upgrading of
our municipal building from an
outmoded physical plant to an efficient operational facility, all of this
will come about only if the mayor
and his team are allowed to continue along the visionary path that has
served West Windsor so well in the
past 12 years. Change is simply not
an option.
I strongly urge my fellow citizens to vote for the Moving Forward Team of Shing-Fu Hsueh,
Kamal Khanna, and Eric Payne.
Alvin and Janet Lerner
Rainflower Lane, West Windsor
tion 200-56 of the code and vary
depending upon the type of road.
This allows for sidewalks where
they exist and for pedestrian traffic and general maintenance
where they do not. Such border
areas can be from 10 to as much as
17 feet on either side of the hard
surface, depending on the type of
road. They are public property,
even though adjacent property
owners are required to maintain
them, including the sidewalks.
As a specific example, my
street has a paved surface 30 feet
wide.
My property’s corner
stakes, placed by a surveyor, are
10 feet in from the paved surface
and 2 feet in from the sidewalk
edge nearest my house. The other
side is 10 feet in also. The publicly-owned right-of-way is therefore 50 feet wide as confirmed on
my survey, even though this
comes 2 feet within what appears
to be my own lawn and the one
opposite my house, which also
has a sidewalk.
To further clarify situations
where the width of the right-ofway may not be as clear as it is in
For Council:
Linda Geevers
I
have had many opportunities to
work with Councilwoman Linda
Geevers over the last eight years.
As a member, then president of my
homeowners’ association board for
many years I learned a lot about the
importance of openness, transparency, and good governance from
watching Linda lead the council as
its president, vice president, and liaison to many appointments. I
know that I have been inspired to
apply these traits to my own re-
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my case, the code specifically
says that signs cannot be placed
between public roads and sidewalks or within six feet of a public road where there is no sidewalk. This covers all roadways no
matter what the actual width of
the legal right-of-way is.
There is misplaced concern
that enforcing this ordinance
would infringe people’s freedom
of speech. This is absurd. If not
otherwise disallowed by specific
homeowner’s association rules,
people are perfectly free to place
signs on their own property as
long as they observe the above
regulations. They are there for
many reasons, public safety being
the most obvious.
It is dismaying that residents
have to remind the administration
of what the law plainly says. Temporary signs in areas prohibited
by the code must either be relocated or removed as promptly as
possible. Freedom of speech has
nothing to do with it.
John A. Church
West Windsor
sponsibilities at Windsor Haven.
Our association faced some
challenging issues during those
years, and Linda was always the
person I could reach out to for clarity and for thoroughness in reviewing and investigating potential solutions. Her background is helpful
as she has worked in real estate
sales and even served for seven
years on a condominium board
prior to moving to West Windsor 18
years ago.
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West Windsor Planning Board at
different times. We both feel
strongly about taking a collaborative approach to decision-making
and towards long-term strategic
thinking. Whether it has been as a
council member or a WW-P School
Board member, Linda has been a
part of many of the positive changes around town, most recently the
renovation of the Windsor Shopping Center, the soon to be completed West Windsor commuter
parking lot off of Alexander Road,
and the award of the contract for
services for the Little Bear Brook
Flood Hazard Assessment.
Though my association is just
one small area of town, Linda continues to reach out for input on many issues and projects that impact
us. She has made sure that I am
aware of action items that may affect us and wants to make sure that
all voices are heard. I particularly
appreciate that Linda gathers opinions in addition to her own before
making a final decision and casting
a vote.
For Linda’s tenacity, inclusiveness, and tremendous passion for
making West Windsor the best
place for all of us to live, I wholeheartedly encourage you to join me
in voting for the re-election of
Councilwoman Linda Geevers.
Debra L. Lemeshow
Halstead Place
Lemeshow is a past member of
the West Windsor Township Planning Board and immediate past
president of the Windsor Haven
Condominium Association. She
writes as an individual and the
opinions expressed are her own.
Incumbents Must
Go in West Windsor
T
hank you to Alison Miller for
supporting public safety/sidewalks in the older parts of town.
The only time the mayor ever
visits this part of town is when he is
running for re-election and wants
to litter the roadside with his obnoxious signs. Or a possible photo
op with the DOT Commissioner.
Photos, photos everywhere ... but
no solutions in sight.
As soon as the Cranbury Road
coalition for sidewalks emerged,
the politicians flocked to this group
like geese at a Sarnoff/SRI soccer
game.
Unfortunately, Cranbury Road
is a county road. But so is Princeton
Hightstown Road. And Washington Road! Hmmmmmm.
When I took enlarged pictures
this spring to council, the mayor,
and administration to add a small
sidewalk segment along Washington Road — well, we got the usual
yawn.
The enlarged pictures of the
power poles in the right-of-way between Alexander and Clarksville
roads, just beyond the new 7-Eleven in the east-bound lane? These
were presented in a letter to the
mayor with a request for action.
Double yawn.
The haphazard mish-mash of
sidewalks in the commercial district along Route 571? The utility
poles and lines are not buried, and
the new trees at Rite Aid are growing into the power lines. Too bad
our paid professionals don’t reside
within West Windsor or get outside
their offices. Triple yawn.
With a fleet of underutilized Department of Public Works equipment and excess manpower, there
should have been sidewalks constructed during the mayor’s 20
years, Linda Geevers’ eight, and
Kamal Khanna’s four. It is all about
leadership — and the lack thereof
— and pandering for votes.
Vote out the incumbents. Hsueh,
Geevers, and Khanna specialize in
promises, not results or real budget
cuts. The $37 million municipal
budget is rife with waste.
Pete Weale
Penns Neck
Correcting the
Record on Lawsuits
A
t the previous council meeting
Michael Herbert made a pathetic attempt to defame my character. After I described the problems resulting from the loss of our
full-time Animal Control Officer
and pointed out that this administration’s mismanagement has resulted in hundreds of thousands of
dollars being paid to him for legal
fees, Mr. Herbert broke Robert’s
rules, spoke out of turn, and accused me of filing three lawsuits
against the township.
I feel it imperative to dispel this
false statement and give a full accounting of the legal action surrounding the ACO issues. The truth
is that Bettina Roed, soon after her
termination as West Windsor Animal Control Officer (more than two
years ago), filed a lawsuit against
the mayor on the grounds that West
Windsor was not complying with a
state law requiring each town to
provide ACO coverage. This one
lawsuit was initiated and funded by
only one person — Bettina Roed.
About a year ago, I, along with
eight other residents who have spoken at council meetings in favor of
rehiring a full-time ACO, agreed to
allow our names to be put on the list
of plaintiffs in order to show our
support. I agreed to this with the
understanding that my role in the
lawsuit was limited to my testimony. Many months ago, when depositions were being made, Mr. Herbert chose not to not even take a
verbal or written statement from
me, and I have never been called to
testify in court. In summary, this
lawsuit was started without me and
will proceed with or without my
participation.
I find it unconscionable that a
lawyer in Mr. Herbert’s official capacity would violate his own code
of ethics by making such a statement, but I am not surprised. In my
opinion, the fact that Mr. Herbert
could knowingly make a false claim
against a council candidate and expect to get away with it speaks volumes about how West Windsor is
mismanaged and reveals a biased
political agenda. His tactics of diverting attention away from the fact
that he is a major beneficiary of
continued legal action, and blaming
the victims of this administration’s
poor decisions, are deplorable.
Debbie Hepler
For School Board:
Yingchao Zhang
D
r. Yingchao Zhang wins the
full respect and support from
our community for his insightful
observations, his creative initiatives, his dedicated commitments,
his common ground searching, his
diplomatic open-minded approaches, and his constitutional spirits.
His contribution to our community
sets up a good example for our children to follow. Every year he goes
to local elementary school classrooms to offer his one-man-band
show-and-tell, which amazed children and teachers. My little son and
his friends are his big fans.
He led my local Chinese School
community (more than 600 families) twice as the board chair. Especially the second time when we
were challenged with something
beyond our experiences, Yingchao
stepped up and was elected with
high endorsement by the general
members. Together with the board
and school administrators, he creatively initiated dialogues, brainstormed solutions, and guided our
school back on the right track. He
also shared his thoughtful opinions
about improving teaching, teaching
materials, and teaching tools and
carefully listened to general members’ feedback. He is an open minded thinker and a careful action taker.
His solid education background
as a PhD in nuclear physics provided him a better understanding of
our education systems in general.
His public service over the past 10
years shows that Yingchao is not
only willing to help, but also capable of supporting with a wealth of
knowledge about our district’s history and vision of the future. He has
three sons in local schools, and his
wife, also a PhD in physics, is an
AP physics teacher in a different
school district, which provides him
a teacher’s and students’ perspective — another practical resource
for him.
Yingchao has my full trust and
support to be our school district’s
board member to further improve
our district’s education with his
rich local and international education experience and strong passion.
DongQing Shi
Brookfield Way, West Windsor
Shi has three children enrolled
in the WW-P school district.
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For School Board:
Yu ‘Taylor’ Zhong
I
am writing this letter in support
of Yu Taylor Zhong for WW-P
Board of Education.
Before Taylor’s family moved to
Plainsboro, their kids attended
Huaxia Chinese School in Livingston each weekend for one year. His
whole family would spend the half
day at the school. While his kids
were in classes, Taylor stayed in the
cafeteria with other parents. He
soon became active with the PTA
and volunteered to report school
events to local newspapers. Those
events included the mid-autumn
festival celebration, chorus competitions, dancing competitions, debates, and sports. Taylor published
about 10 articles. Parents enjoyed
reading about those events in the
newspaper.
For the Livingston Chinese Culture Day celebration, the school
PTA delegated Taylor to work with
four other organizations to prepare
for the event. Taylor worked on the
project diligently and helped raise
funds from local businesses. When
the program brochure was compiled with ads from local businesses, 1,000 copies needed to be printed. However, the east coast just
been hit by a snow storm, and there
was only one week left before the
big celebration. If the brochures
weren’t ready, local business would
demand refunds.
Taylor volunteered to go to a
printing shop in New York City to
negotiate the price and explain the
printing requirement (The shop
made it clear that requirements
must be explained in person). On a
snowy evening, Taylor took the
subway and walked in the wintry
storm for 20 minutes to reach the
printing shop. His bravery allowed
the big celebration to open smoothly.
Taylor has a nice personality and
is easy to work with. He was very
popular among the parents and
school administrators. He will
make a good addition to the WW-P
board of education.
Michael Tong
Livingston
The author was a former principal and board chair of Livingston
Huaxia Chinese School.
For my Campaign For WW-P
board of education, I have spoken
to many Plainsboro residents. As
expected, the school budget is the
most talked about issue.
Starting this year the budget will
not be voted on by residents, so
long as the increase is within the 2
percent cap. With a flat budget,
many programs will be affected. I
will try to help the district seek
funds from external sources.
1. Federal funding: Federal
funds are available for some high
school programs. The Edison
school district received federal
funds for some language programs.
I will learn the process and help the
district to apply for federal funding
for similar programs. I will make
this my top priority if I get elected.
2. WW-P Education Foundation
and alumni network: In 1993 former Ambassador Walter Annenberg gave $100 million to Peddie
School. Peddie has an endowment
of more than $300 million. We
should support the WW-P Education Foundation and help it seek
donations from WW-P alumni. We
can also ask alumni to sponsor
some programs. For example, Latin will be eliminated. We can try to
seek help from former WW-P students who took Latin classes.
3. Local business: We can work
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with local business and ask them to attending board meetings regularsponsor various programs and ac- ly. Since then, we’ve talked for
tivities. In January, 2011, the school hours and have decided to run as a
bus advertising bill was signed into team.
law in New Jersey. In January,
We bring a good mix of back2013, the Medford Township Pub- grounds, skills, and experience.
lic School District became the first Rakesh is an entrepreneur and fischool district in the state to put ads nancial expert, working in mergers
on the district’s 52 buses. The ads and acquisitions. Louisa worked
placed on buses are for a local gro- for 12 years for New Jersey Transit,
cery store chain, which paid in the public sector, as a planner
$48,000 for a four-year contract. and operations manager. Rakesh
We can survey parents and resi- was born in India, came to the Unitdents to see if it’s appropriate for ed States 26 years ago, and has
the WW-P district to follow suit.
lived the immigrant experience.
There are many
ways
that the
Louisa was born in Butte, MonTo:
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For School Board:
Mani Manikandan
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The writer is a former member
of the Board of Education.
i am Writing in support oF A.G.
“Mani” Manikandan for the WW-P
school board. Having served with
him for many years on the Grande
at Ashford Home Owner’s Association (“HOA”), I think he would be a
tremendous asset to the school
board. Mani is the president of our
HOA, and I have always found him
to be thorough in his assessment of
all matters placed before us. He is
inquisitive, yet he is never overbearing or condescending and always listens to every opinion, finding a way to build a consensus
among everyone on the Board to get
each problem solved. I truly believe
that this ability to listen, follow up
with intelligent questions and work
things out with others on the HOA
will serve the school board as well
as he has served the HOA. I hope all
will consider him to be the best candidate and vote for him to serve
again on the school board.
Lisa Payne
The Grande at Ashford HOA
Team Work:
Elect Ho & Kak
W
e are asking you to vote to
elect Louisa Ho and Rakesh
Kak to the two West Windsor seats
on the board of education.
We met in April of this year
when we both interviewed for the
interim position on the board created by the resignation of Bob
Johnson. While Louisa was chosen
for the interim position, Rakesh
chose to stay involved and has been
For School Board:(Your check mark will tell us it’s okay)
Yue (Ray) Wang, MD, PhD
Louisa Ho
Tong Li, MD
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lease vote for Louisa Ho for one
of the two West Windsor seats
on the WW-P School Board. We
have known Louisa for eight years.
Our daughter, Nikita Gupta, was in
her Girl Scout troop for eight years.
Under Louisa’s leadership and
guidance, Nikita helped refurbish a
dilapidated room into a library for
Hispanic Catholic community El
Centro in Trenton. The project
helped her earn her Gold Award.
Louisa is highly responsible, organized, creative, great with kids,
and committed to helping others.
She goes the extra mile to make activities special for the girls. She
brought out the best in the girls in
her troop, 10 of whom earned the
prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award.
She brings many wonderful
skills to the school board. We heartily endorse her, and encourage others to vote for her as well.
Vaishali Gupta
Restrick Court, West Windsor
i am Writing to express my
support of Louisa Ho for school
board representative for West
Windsor.
I first met Louisa more than 10
years ago when we were both serving on the district scholarship committee, have worked with her on
booster club and post-prom activities, and observed her leadership in
scouting for years. Louisa brings
her intelligence, organizational
ability, and creativity to all she
does.
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It is clear in reading her biography that Louisa is well qualified for
the position. She has an engineering degree from MIT, 15 years of
business management experience,
and a good understanding of the
school district.
But the quality that I feel is most
important in a school board member is a desire to do what is best for
the district as a whole. Louisa has
shown her commitment to other
people’s children for years as a service unit manager in Girl Scouts,
supporting more than 150 leaders
and 900 girls. Beyond her perspective as a parent, she has developed
an understanding of the district as a
volunteer on two school board ad
hoc committees in the past few
years. Over the past five months, as
an appointed member of the board,
Louisa has demonstrated a commitment to learning all she can to
make the best decisions for all.
Louisa is one of those people
who volunteers not for what she
can get out of it but for what she can
give back. I am glad she has chosen
to share her many skills with the
school district. I encourage you to
join me in voting for her.
Diane Hasling
Jacob Drive, West Windsor
The author is a former WW-P
school board member.
and Princeton University Chinese
Music Ensemble.
“I think that both instruments
are both extremely similar,” she
says. “Music is music, no matter
how different they may appear.
Both instruments are able to conjure different emotions from the
listener, from happy, dance-like
music to somber, gloomy music.”
“Whenever I am upset, I can just
put all my energy into banging out
my frustrations onto the piano,”
Zhang says. “While the piano can
also create peaceful, melodic music, the guzheng does the better job
with its vibrating strings serving as
For School Board:
Rakesh Kak
I
f someone were to ask me to
summarize Rakesh Kak in one
word, I would say exceptional. But
one word will not do justice to
Rakesh’s broad interests, mental
capacity, and rich background. He
is a kind, smart, well-read, and genuinely interested and motivated
person who cares deeply for his
work and community.
I have known Rakesh for 12
years, first as a colleague and then
as a business partner since 2007
when we co-founded View Partners together to help emerging
technology companies grow.
Rakesh has been a pleasure to work
with, and I have seen him many
times in action representing the interests of young entrepreneurs and
investors. I strongly believe his
commitment to education and team
building together with his technical
and business background ideally
suit him for leading the discourse
on education in the 21st century
and specifically shaping WW-P’s
future.
My family lives in Brooklyn,
but if we had such an outstanding
candidate in our neighborhood, we
would wholeheartedly embrace
him. I encourage all the residents of
West Windsor to vote for Rakesh
Kak.
Ruslan Chilov
Managing Director, View Partners
Instrumentalists:
Clockwise from top,
guzheng player Jennifer Zhang, sandoor
teacher Deephal Chodhari, and student
Arushi Patel.
vibratos, almost as an opera singer
creating the illusion of stretching a
sound out. Whenever I am in need
of some soothing music, I know
that I can always depend on the guzheng to make me feel better.
i have KnoWn raKesh For more
than 14 years. In these years I have
observed his sincere and helpful
nature with a constant emphasis on
quality education for his children.
His desire for the best education for
his children drove him to the highranking WW-P district in 2004.
Rakesh is an active member of
his community as a member of the
LeParc board for the last five years.
He volunteers in schools, on soccer
fields, in fundraising for the WW-P
Education Foundation and West
Windsor Arts Council, and supports charitable organizations from
the local HomeFront in Mercer
County to educating girls in India
(through Bitiya). It does not come
as a surprise to me that he wishes to
be on the school board to help
maintain the excellence in education our district has achieved.
As parents, we need someone to
be our voice, and Rakesh is the ideal candidate. He has firsthand experience and knowledge of the district’s schools. With two children
currently in the school district he
has a vested interest in its betterment and upkeep. His experience
in the financial industry, excellent
interpersonal skills, and hardworking personality will be an asset to the school board.
I am proud to support Rakesh
and I encourage everyone to support and vote for him.
Suparna Mahableshwarkar
West Windsor
OCTOBER 11, 2013
This was the first time Zhang
traveled alone to a foreign country.
“I did not feel alone because I felt
that everyone there was very
friendly and accepting of foreigners,” she says. “I had some family
friends there so my experience
overall was fantastic.”
Brought up in a musical family,
Zhang and her parents moved to
West Windsor in 2001. Chinese is
her first language. “I have been exposed to the Chinese language ever
since I was little because our family
stressed the preservation of our
Chinese ethnicity and culture,” she
says. “The language I speak at
home would best be described as
‘chinglish’ — a mixture of words
from both the Chinese and English
languages. My brain basically
picks the easier translation of a
word for each word in a sentence,
creating a mixture of both English
and Chinese phrases.” She passed
the AP exam in Chinese as a sophomore, is involved with the WW-P
China Night show, and is active in
the Plainsboro Chinese School and
West Windsor Human Relations.
“So far, senior year has not been
that stressful, because my classes
are definitely much less demanding than my junior year classes,”
says Zhang. “Therefore, I have a
decent amount of time that I can devote to practicing everyday.” She
practices at least two hours a day to
prepare for upcoming auditions into conservatory programs.
“However, I also have to squeeze
in college apps in my already filled
schedule, so sometimes that can be
a little hectic,” says Zhang. “Graduation seems to be so far away, but
I know that my last year of high
school will be over in the blink of
an eye, so I try to enjoy every day I
have.”
Santoor Teacher
D
eepal Chodhari of Plainsboro
teaches the santoor, one of the
oldest instruments of India. She is
the only teacher in the tri-state area.
Santoor, a Persian word, means
100 strings. The oldest known
stringed instrument of India, it is
placed on the lap and played with a
pair of light wooden sticks while
sitting in a padmasana, or lotus position.
“Music ran in my family,” she
says. “I have nurtured a deep passion for music since childhood.”
Her grandmother and aunt are vocalists and her father played the violin. Her first instrument is the harmonium, and she had vocal training in Hindustani music.
She was 14 when she heard a senior at her high school in Mumbai
perform on the santoor. “I instantly
fell in love with it and decided to
pursue it,” she says. “The strong
influence of having a solid foundation in Indian Hindustani music
proved very powerful in grasping
the nuances of learning the santoor.”
She studied with Shree Dinesh
Sampat in Mumbai in the GuruShishya Parampara (an ancient Indian teacher-student tradition of
imparting education). “Apart from
studying various ‘ragas’ on the santoor, my guru trained me in the intricacies of tuning each string to get
the best resonance and sound,” she
says. “I mastered the skills of
bridge setting, string setting, tuning, and using a combination of
strings in the right gauges to get the
best output.”
She is currently directing a band
with close to 30 instrumentalists,
both western and Indian, to create a
fusion of an Eastern composition.
Her next performance is at a music
festival in North Jersey early next
year.
A Plainsboro resident for six
years, she chose the town for its
school district and enjoys biking
with friends and exploring the
town. An IT designer, she received
a bachelor’s degree in business
management and economics and a
master’s degree in management
studies, both from Mumbai University in India. She also has a
bachelor’s degree in Indian Hindustani classical music from Mumbai
University.
Her husband, Rajiv Chodhari,
is the director of financial markets
at IBM. Their son, Sahas, is in second grade. He studies chess, golf,
taekwondo, and tabla. Their daughter, Shloka, is in kindergarten. She
studies swimming, Hindustani vocals, and art.
Group and private classes are
held at Chodhari’s Plainsboro studio for all ages. Visit www.
100strings.com for information.
Santoor Student
O
ne of Chodhari’s students,
Arushi Patel, a junior at High
School South, has been studying
with her since April, 2012. She recently performed in her second
concert.
“When I heard a santoor concert
for the first time, I was completely
mesmerized by the melodious
sound of the instrument,” says Patel. Her mother, Smita Patel,
searched for a santoor teacher and
discovered Chodhari.
She was taught to play some basic notes during their first meeting.
“I have grown to love the instrument and appreciate its unmatched
sound even more,” says Patel. “My
prior exposure to Indian classical
music and dance has helped me
grasp the intricacies without much
difficulty.”
Her father, Manoj Patel, a mechanical engineer by training,
owns a business in the field of industrial controls. Her mother, a
graphic artist, is involved in family
business. Her brother, Prerak Patel, 22, is pursuing a master’s degree in electrical computer engineering at Carnegie Mellon University.
“My entire family has a deep
love for the arts,” she says. “Due to
my parents’ interest in Indian classical music and dance, my brother
and I were introduced to Hindustani music and Indian dance right
from a very young age.” Her father
is learning Hindustani vocal music
and her brother is studying the tabla.
Patel has played the flute in concert bands at school for six years
and plays the djembes (African
drums) at community events. She
has been studying Kathak, Indian
classical dance, for eight years, and
has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
She went to South Africa in 2012
during a People to People Student
Ambassador program. “I collaborated with local artists to further
develop my djembes skills,” she
says.
At school Patel is involved in
SAASA (South Asian Awareness
Student Association), and serves as
co-president for the school’s Relay
for Life American Cancer Society
committee.
“Santoor is known to be a difficult instrument to learn and master,” says Patel. “My guru takes
special care to explain and teach
me the nuances that can be only
taught through a guru-shishya (student) relationship. She is very patient and understanding.” She had
an opportunity for a solo concert
after only a year of studies.
Patel performed her second concert on September 22 at the BalGandharva festival held at the TV
Asia Studio. She was invited by
host Archana Nrityalaya to demon-
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Wunderbar: WW-P
teacher Max Achtau,
left, with AP German
students Ivan Soler,
front left, Emma Fleming, and Allison Fleming; and Sophey Dong,
back left, Marco
Palombit, Morven
Chin, Shreya Jain, Katie Maresca, and Lauren Goldstein.
strate extraordinary young talent in
the Indian classical music industry.
“Both my performances have been
very well appreciated, and I have
received accolades and congratulations from the audience for coming
so far and playing so beautifully in
such a short span of time,” says Patel.
All National
S
ix high school students from
WW-P schools have been selected to perform with the All-National Honors Ensembles. These
six students represent the highest
number from any school district in
the United States to be selected for
the instrumental ensembles. Eligible students have qualified for their
state-level honor orchestras and
competed against top students for a
spot in these national honor ensembles. They will perform from Sunday to Wednesday, October 27 to
30, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the
Gaylord Opryland Hotel.
The students from High School
South include Krishna Mallem, a
junior on viola; Tzuriel Tong, a junior on cello; Nova Friedman, a
sophomore on bass; Raadhika
Kher, a junior on bass; and Brian
Yee, a senior on bass. Jean Mauro
is their orchestra director. Brian
Chan, a senior from High School
North, plays violin. John Enz is his
orchestra director.
The ensembles, including a
symphony orchestra, a concert
band, a mixed chorus, and jazz ensemble, are organized by members
of the National Association for
Music Education. The symphony
orchestra and concert band will
each have approximately 150 instrumentalists and the jazz ensemble will have 20 instrumentalists.
The students will prepare music
under the baton of conductors Peter Boonshaft, Miriam Burns,
Rollo Dilworth, and Rodney
Whitaker.
German Honors
N
ine seniors from High School
North’s Advanced Placement
German class were rewarded for
their excellent academic achievements in German and were inducted into the National German Honor
Society, Delta Epsilon Phi.
They include Ivan Soler, Emma Fleming, Allison Fleming,
Sophey Dong, Marco Palombit,
Morven Chin, Shreya Jain, Katie
Maresca, and Lauren Goldstein.
“I am very proud of all of the students for their diligence over the
past seven years learning the German language,” says Max Achtau,
their teacher.
National Merit
M
any WW-P students have
been named as semifinalists
and commended students in the
2014 annual National Merit Scholarship competition. The semifinalists have an opportunity to continue
in the competition for merit scholarship awards.
High School North semifinalists
include Rohan Agrawal, Aaron J.
Berger, Eva S. Boal, Can H.
Bostanci, Brian K. Chan, Morven
Chin, Ernest Y. Chiu, Benjamin L.
Edelman, Shounak Ghosh, Melanie Kiebuzinski, Chaitanya Natarajan, Vishan G. Nigam, Abhijit
Ravindran, Aayush Sharma, Vineet
R. Shenoy, Isha Singh, Avinash
Subramanian, Sagar Tikoo, Pratyush Trivedi, Jason Wang, Vincent
Wu, Walter Wu, Bolong Xu, Qin
Xu, and Joyce L. Zhang.
High School South semifinalists
include Michael J. Byrnes, Celena
J. Chen, Isabelle R. Farrell, Nishanth Galla, Mohammed K. Jaffer,
Sally Jiao, Jeffrey Kuan, Matthew
Lichtenstein, Shaurya Luthra,
Pranay Nadella, Varsha Prem, Jeffrey T. Register, Vineeth Sadda,
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Zachary C. Singer, Rohith Sivakumar, Arnav Sood, Ankita Veta, Jason Y. Xie, and David Yin.
High School North commended
students include Elizabeth B. Bellotti, Aditya Bindra, Victoria P.
Chan, Ross H. Chapman, Suhrudh
Daaram, Nehar B. Damle, George
W. Davis, Madeline Z. Day, Nikita
Deshpande, Sophey R. Dong, Lev
Gedrich, Lyric Gupta, Gabrielle N.
Haeuber, Eric He, Shreya U. Jain,
Vishnu Kaimal, Jeremy H. Kaish,
Juhi Kapadia, Aditya Koppikar,
Michelle V. Kwong, Vincent Li,
Pranith Linga, Amrita Mantha, Tisya Mavuram, Sarah M. McNeilly,
Ambika B. Mookerjee, Shandilya
N. Pachgade, Ruchi Patel, Alexandra M. Perrine, Samuel Praveen,
Durgesh B. Prusty, Priyanka Radhakrishnan, Narmeen Rahman,
Karan P. Rajput, Sanandh V. Ravu,
Thomas Sang, Siddarth Senthilkumar, Manyu Sharma, Sanika Shastri, Felix Su, Nigel Swenson, Nithin Tammishetti, Rachel S. Taub,
Bethany Tsai, Taylor Tu, Jasmine
K. Tuteja, Tanvee Varma, Akhil
Velagapudi, Rashika Verma, Elaine
C. Wang, Elysia Wang, Cody Y.
Yang, Kevin Yao, Matthew S.
Zang, Luna R. Zhang, Yichi Zhang,
and Maria A. Zharova.
Krittika Pant, Yun-Joo Park, Rohan
Patlolla, Paul T. Phalen, Namitha
Ramakrishna, Jaskeerat Sethi,
Mariel M. Sullivan, Jyotsna
Suresh, Steven Y. Tang, Krishna A.
Trivedi, Isabelle Tseng, Shivram
Viswanathan, Dominic A. Vivona,
Christine Xu, David Yan, Brian T.
Yee, Boxong Yin, Yvonne Y. Yu,
Annie Yuan, Jennifer Zhang,
Thomas Zhang, and Yuefeng Zhu.
Eagle Scouts
O
High School South commended
students include Rushna Ahmed,
Keertana Anandraj, Chaitanya G.
Asawa, Nikhil S. Ayyala, Abhinav
R. Bheemidi, Caroline Boyle, Anna Brosowsky, Kathleen M. Bryant, Mansi Chandra, Tiffany Y.
Chau, Ami R. Chauhan, Sophie
Chen, Timothy C. Chong, Raymond Fan, Yun-Ting Fang, Isidora
Filipovic, Avinash B. Garlapati,
Aditi Gore, Raghav Gupta, Jintak
Han, Lilly O. Hecht, Lucy S. Hu,
Jay K. Hung, Nikhilesh Kashyap,
Anokhi J. Kastia, Devika Kishore,
Donald Koepp, Satya S. Kondapalli, Valentina I. Kozina, Noah B.
Kreutter, Paige E. Kunkle, Jonathan S. Lee, Alice Li, George X. Li,
Kelvin Liao, Penny W. Luan,
Sruthi Meka, Patrick J. Menniger,
Abhimanyu Muchhal, Krishna M.
Mukkavilli, Ram Muthukumar,
Neha Narayanan, Neel Nirgudkar,
jas Diwan of Plainsboro was
recently awarded his Eagle
Scout award. He is a member of
Troop 759. Diwan completed his
Eagle Scout Leadership project at
the Durga Temple Kingston and his
Eagle project included landscaping
420 square feet of lawn facing
Route 27 and planting evergreens
and flowers. He also painted eight
benches around the temple.
A senior at High School North,
Diwan joined the troop as a webolo
in 2007. He has served as the
troop’s senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, webmaster, and troop guide, as well as other
leadership positions. He has been
working in the aquatics departments of Ockanickon Scout Reservation since 2010 and did a 68-mile
backpacking expedition at Philmont Ranch in 2011. He is the son of
Makarand and Swati Diwan of
Plainsboro.
Troop 759, chartered through
Queenship of Mary Church in
Plainsboro, meets most Fridays at
7:30 p.m. Visit www.troop759nj.
org for information.
Boy Scouts Imraan Adat,
Zachary Martin, and Sachin Natarajan, all members of Troop 168
in Plainsboro, were honored at a
special court of honor for achieving the Eagle Scout award. On their
way to Eagle Scout, each of the
boys has served the troop in a broad
range of leadership roles including
senior patrol leader, and completed
a major community service project.
Adat, a Boy Scout since seventh
grade, has earned 22 merit badges.
His community service project
consisted of the building of an earth
loom to be used as part of Plainsboro Library’s cultural celebration
and future community events.
Community members have already
used it to spin wool and weave
projects.
“I loved the idea of building
something which would bring
members of the Plainsboro multicultural community together,” he
says. His project mentors were Vic
Ofman, who helped with the construction of the loom; Nick
O’Leary, who helped with the design and construction of the loom;
and Maria O’Leary, who advised
him on how to warp the loom. His
troop advisor was Rose Logan.
A senior at High School South,
he plans to major in biotechnology
when he goes to college next fall.
His ultimate goal is to manage a
science research company. He is
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New Eagle Scouts: From left, Ojas Diwan, Imraan
Adat, Zachary Martin, and Sachin Natarajan.
the son of Balvinder and Munir
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Martin’s Scouting career started
in Cub Scouts in second grade as a
Wolf Scout. He joined Troop 168 in
fifth grade and has earned 24 merit
badges. His community service
project was building 10 portable
benches for the Kateri Environmental Center, a nonprofit camp
that has summer programs for underprivileged children. The benches will be used around the center to
provide seating for various outdoor
activities.
“I was able to give back to my
school community while at the
same time helping others in need,”
says Martin. “Kateri needed portable benches so that they could have
activities set up throughout their
large grounds. They are mostly
used in conjunction with its fire
ring so that everyone can sit together and enjoy the fire.”
His mentors were Rose Logan,
who provided guidance on writing
his proposal and final report; Dave
Wiemer, his former scoutmaster;
Vic Ofman, who helped him refine
and improve his bench design; and
his father, Neil, who helped him organize and complete the project.
A senior at Collier High School,
Martin plans on becoming an elementary school teacher. He is the
son of Ana and Neil Martin.
Natarajan joined Boy Scouts in
2007 and has earned 21 merit badges. Always wanting to help the
community, Natarajan led a successful bike drive for the Trenton
Boys and Girls Club to help support after school programs in impoverished areas. He collected old
and unwanted bikes and parts
which were then donated to the
bike exchange program. They will
be repaired and sold.
“I chose to help the Trenton
Boys and Girls Club as my leadership project because I wanted to
help the community and underprivileged kids,” he says. He credits his
mother for helping him choose the
Trenton Boys and Girls club as the
organization to help.
Sachin’s mentors were Dave
Wiemer, Lynn Hoff, Pat Foo,
Rose Logan, and Neil Martin,
each of who offered guidance and
motivation throughout his project
and throughout his scouting career.
Natarajan, a graduate of High
School North. is a sophomore majoring in actuarial science at Robert
Morris University. He is the son of
Natarajan Venugopalan and
Chenthamarai Natarajan from
Plainsboro.
For information about Boy
Scout Troop 168, contact Mark
Rogers at [email protected]
or visit plainsboro168.mytroop.us.
The troop meets every Wednesday
at 7:30 p.m. at High School North.
In College
Alvernia University: Anna Perna of West Windsor is a freshman.
A graduate of Notre Dame High
School, she is an early childhood
education major.
Binghamton University: Students on the dean’s list for the
spring semester include John N.
Kalinowski of West Windsor and
Anushka Prabhu of Plainsboro.
Both are in Harpur College of Arts
and Sciences.
McDaniel College: Jennifer
Litzinger of West Windsor performed in “Pygmalion” from October 2 to 5. She is a sophomore.
Gold Award
M
aunika Atmakuri, a junior
at High School North, has
earned the Girl Scouts Gold Award,
the highest award for Girl Scouts.
She has been a Girl Scout for the
last seven years. A student in WWP since second grade, she attended
Town Center and Millstone River
schools.
Her Project, El Centro’s Computer Lab, involved renovating a
computer lab and holding a computer basics workshop for its summer program run by Maria Duarte. Atmakuri’s troop leader,
Louisa Ho, introduced her to the
organization El Centro, as well as
Duarte, who became her mentor.
“Maria was extremely helpful in
answering all my questions and always made time for me.” says Atmakuri. “I’m so grateful to the kids
who were so nice and energetic
when I taught them.”
“I have always loved computers
and anything to do with them,”
says Atmakuri. “Computers are an
integral part of my life and I can’t
imagine my life without them.
Whether it is for school work, reading, or relaxing, computers have so
many uses and I’m grateful to have
access to them. It concerned me
that others did not have the same
resources I had. I just had to change
that.”
Atmakuri started collecting donations for the computer lab in
June. “The neighbors were very
generous,” says her mother, Padmaja Atmakuri. “We received numerous E-mails and calls with donations. Even people we had never
met before would call us and tell us
that they had computer equipment
for us. We received donations at
least once a week.” Atmakuri’s efforts yielded plenty of computer
equipment such as chairs, keyboards, and LCD monitors.
After collecting all the equipment, Atmakuri began to implement them into the existing computer lab. “Even though there was a
lot of equipment to be installed,
and it took a lot of time to make
OCTOBER 11, 2013
Wisconsin, died September 26.
Survivors include daughter and
son-in-law, Kathryn Kueny and Andrew Foster of Princeton Junction.
Donations may be made to the
Kenosha YMCA, American Heart
Association, American Cancer Society, or Hospice Alliance.
Gold Award: Maunika Atmakuri earned her gold for
renovating the computer lab at El Centro in Trenton.
sure the new equipment was compatible with the existing equipment, I was very proud of the end
result,” says Atmakuri.
“The computer lab looked great.
All the missing and non functional
equipment at the computer lab had
been fixed, and now the entire lab is
fully functional,” says Atmakuri. “I
was so happy to see that everything
there could now be used.”
Atmakuri also did a workshop
with the kids where she taught
them how to use Microsoft Office
programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Paint. In addition,
she also taught them Internet safety
and how to effectively navigate the
Internet.
Atmakuri is a part of High
School North’s Science Olympiad
and junior varsity track teams. Her
sister, Varnika Atmakuri, graduated from North in 2011, and is a
student at Cornell University. Her
father is Dharmendra Atmakuri.
Deaths
Grover C. ‘Sonny’ Tash Jr, 94,
of Plainsboro died September 17 at
the University Medical Center at
Plainsboro. A lifelong area resident,
he operated Grover Tash Liquors in
Princeton for more than 55 years.
Survivors include a nephew,
William Rosso of Skillman; a
niece, Jacque Rosso of Santa Anna,
CA; four great-nieces; and a greatnephew.
Larry A. Baczeski, 57, of Oakland, California, died September
18. He was an environmental chemist, recording artist, and contestant
on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”
in 2000. Survivors include a sister,
Christina Crum of Plainsboro.
Flora B. Mallette, 78, of Lawrenceville died September 21. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene
Lindsey of West Windsor.
June Kueny, 83, of Kenosha,
Sally J. Chervenak Pribish,
98, of Plainsboro died September
27 at her home. A resident of Edison for 56 years, she moved to
Plainsboro eight years ago. She retired as a clerk with Middlesex Superior Court in 1985.
Survivors include her son, John
J. of Plainsboro; her daughter and
son-in-law, Susan and Ralph Russo; her grandchildren Heather Pribish Robinson, Brendan R. Pribish,
Jessica Russo, and Richard Russo;
and four great-grandchildren.
Martin and Edith Stein Hospice, 49
Veronica Avenue, Suite 206, Somerset 08873.
Charles “Wes” Truex, 95, of
Brick died September 27. He was
an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Lori Appelget of West
Windsor. Donations to the Osborneville Baptist Church, 366 Drum
Point Road, Brick 08723.
Isadore Bornstein, 94, of Fair
Lawn died September 28. He was
an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include daughter and
son-in-law, Sharon and Adam
Richards of Plainsboro; and grandchildren, Matt and Josh Richards.
United States Holocaust Memorial
Museum, Washington, D.C.
John E. Timko, 82, of Manahawkin died September 30. He was
a former Plainsboro resident.
A teacher in Monroe for 38
years, he retired in 1994. An Army
veteran, he was a member of President Eisenhower’s Honor Guard.
Survivors include his son, John
S. Timko of Baltimore; his daughter, Debra L. Dancer of Manahawkin; his two sisters, Irene Weber of Castle Rock, CO, and Mary
Geary of Wilmington, DE; and his
granddaughter, Jessica Dancer.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Karen Wanda Colclasure, 66,
of Denison, Texas, died September
30. Survivors include a sister, Loretta Rice of Princeton Junction.
Donations may be made to Denison Helping Hands, 418 West
Chestnut Street, Denison, TX
75020.
Alla V. Krishna Reddy, M.D.,
75, of Plainsboro died on October
2. He was a nationally recognized
surgeon, inventor, and scientist.
He completed his surgical fellowship in New York City in 1976,
and moved to Hanna, Wyoming,
where he founded the Hanna Energy Basin Clinic and became chief
of surgery at Rawlins Memorial
Hospital. In 1990, Reddy developed improved condoms to prevent
AIDS. Over the next 15 years, he
accumulated many patents, and
was recognized by the New York
Times, USAID, and the UN.
His next project focused on alternative energy through the creation of hydrogen from water.
Survivors include his wife Sarojini; three sons, Ravi, Madhu, and
Nani; and five grandchildren.
Fulvio Santaguida, 78, of Mercerville died October 2. Survivors
include a daughter, Cathy Schiavo
of Princeton Junction. Donations
may be made to the Mercerville
Fire Company, 271 Nottingham
Way, Mercerville 08619.
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Michael Burak, 90, of South
River died October 3 at Care One in
East Brunswick. He was the proprietor of the Windsor Toy and Hobby
Shop in Princeton Junction from
1974 to 1995.
A Navy veteran, he was a foreman at Ford Motor Company for
many years.
Survivors include his daughters
and son-in-law, AnnMarie and
Donald MacLean of Englewood,
FL, and Phyllis Robinson of East
Brunswick; a son-in-law, William
Robinson of South River; a sister,
Dora Hydu of East Brunswick; and
five grandchildren.
Theresa “Tracy” M. LaManna, 33, of Allentown, died October
7 at the University of Pennsylvania
Hospital. Born in Georgia, she
taught special education at Community Middle School. A graduate
of West Chester University, she received her master’s in special education from Rowan University.
Survivors include her husband,
Charles R. LaManna Jr.; her two
daughters, MaKayla Theresa LaManna and Charlee Marie LaManna; her parents, Theresa and James
Kling, Delaware; and her brother,
James Kling, Philadelphia.
Funeral services will be held
Saturday, October 12, at 10 a.m. at
the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated Saturday, October 12, at
11 a.m. at St. Gregory the Great
Church, 4620 Nottingham Way,
Hamilton Square. Family and
friends may call on Friday, October
11, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday,
October 12, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the
Saul Colonial Home. Donations
may be made to LaManna Children’s Memorial Fund, c/o Kelly
Williams, TD Bank, 2283 Highway 33, Hamilton 08690.
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WW-P News Council Candidates Forum
T
he six candidates for West Windsor Council
were asked to give a brief biography and provide
answers to the questions below. Their responses are
listed in alphabetical order by last name.
train station. Would you continue these efforts? Add
other projects to the list? If so, how would they best
be financed?
1.) Please summarize your background, career
path, academic credentials, etc.
5.) What areas of township operations or infrastructure are most in need of immediate improvement?
2.) What do you think should happen to the Wyeth/Howard Hughes land at Quakerbridge Road and
Route 1? What steps would you recommend to
achieve that result?
6.) Do you anticipate a need to raise property taxes in the foreseeable future? Why or why not? Do
you have a plan to lower taxes? How would you
implement that?
3.) A plan has been advanced to renovate the
township office complex at a cost of several million
dollars. What is your opinion of that expenditure?
7.) Long-term what are the biggest challenges
facing West Windsor?
4.) Several projects have been proposed to enhance the downtown area of West Windsor, including the pocket park next to the 7/11 and a proposal
for landscaping the pond area in front of the Junction
The six candidates for the two
open seats on West Windsor Council are Linda Geevers, Debbie Hepler, Kamal Khanna, Peter Mendonez, Eric Payne, and Martin
Whitfield. Responses from Mendonez, Payne, and Whitfield begin
on page 16.
Linda Geevers
1.) As a candidate for West
Windsor Council these are my
background credentials: I was
elected to West Windsor Council in
2005 and re-elected in 2009. I
served as Council president in
2006-’07 and for two years as vice
president.
I was a West Windsor Planning
Board Class III Member in 2010’11 and an affordable Housing
Committee Member for two years.
Current I am the liaison to the Environmental Commission and WW-P
School District.
I was elected to the WW-P
School Board in 1999 and re-elected in 2002. I was vice president
three consecutive years (2001-’04)
and served as chair of the Administration and Facilities Committee
and various other committees.
Currently I am a member of the
West Windsor Arts Council, the
West Windsor Bike and Pedestrian
Alliance, and the High School
North PTSA. I have been married
for 28 years with three children
educated in WW-P school district.
A West Windsor resident for 18
years, I coached WW-P girls recreation basketball for 10 years. My
background is in residential real
estate and radio news, and I earned
a B.S. in communication arts from
Cornell University.
I am running to bring about
greater openness and inclusiveness
to governance in West Windsor.
When key decisions are made it is
important to reach out to residents
and incorporate their input at the
beginning of the process. I will
continue to foster greater collaboration between the mayor and
council to get matters resolved in a
timely manner.
2.) Future development of the
658-acre Howard Hughes property
will have an enormous impact on
the quality of life in West Windsor.
I would support an open process for
consideration of plans that are
proven to be tax positive. If zoning
changes are formally requested, I
believe that an accompanying Fiscal Impact Analysis Report should
be required in order to fully comprehend the tax impacts from any
additional school children, emergency services and infrastructure
needs. No one wants overcrowded
schools and to be stuck in longer
traffic jams. My years of experience as a council member, former
WW-P School Board and Planning
Board member, will be valuable in
8.) Are there any other issues that you would like
to raise?
9.) Is there a public figure or personal acquaintance you look up to as an inspiration or a role model?
whatever critical decisions are to
be made regarding this and other
properties.
3.) Another project that is on the
horizon is the proposed $5.1 million renovation of the municipal
building and post office. In May,
council received the architect’s report and was then asked to vote on
a resolution at a business meeting
for an additional $247,000 architect’s contract for further work.
The resolution wound up being
pulled from the agenda due to lack
of any prior public discussion. I
have repeatedly asked that the architect’s initial proposal be placed
on the municipal website and that
there be a public presentation of
this report. Clearly, council and the
public need to review this report to
respond intelligently before any
further steps are taken.
Communication on a wants vs.
needs analysis is critical when determining the overall cost of such a
project. Energy efficient green
standards should apply to save the
taxpayers money. Once a presentation is made we can determine priorities and a schedule for funding
from such sources as grants and liquor license revenue.
4.) Some projects that have been
put on the back burner by the mayor and administration, such as the
so-called pocket park, need to be
finalized. We’ve unfortunately
missed the spring and fall planting
seasons, so this winter would be a
good time to take a close look at
what we want to accomplish there
with everyone’s input. The township should seek donations for the
landscaping and outdoor furniture.
To date, council has not received a
landscaping proposal for the pond
area in front of the train station.
This is not a high priority for the
use of taxpayer money.
Other projects that should be addressed include the blighted area
that is behind the separately owned
Ellsworth property located at the
corner of Route 571 and Cranbury
Road. All legal measures by the
township should be taken immediately to eliminate this eyesore and
to encourage new construction in
tandem with the exciting new plans
for the front Ellsworth property.
With Hemant Marathe as mayor,
our background in successfully
completing major school construction projects will provide the needed leadership to get things done in a
timely and coordinated manner.
We need decisive action now to
bring in more commercial and retail ratables and to establish a much
more business friendly environment.
6.) As for the budget, I support a
process whereby council deliberates and makes changes to the mayor’s proposed budget before formal
introduction. This year’s council
deliberations at the public hearing
only resulted in one $8,500 change
by a 3-2 vote on a $37.3 million
budget. We can and will do better to
lessen the tax burden on residents.
With Hemant Marathe as mayor
and Peter Mendonez and me as
council members, we will carefully
pare down the budget by paying
close attention to details and planning decisions.
8.) Recently, I have been working with Cranbury Road-area residents in getting their needs addressed for a safe way to walk and
bike along this road. We must take
measures to make this area safe for
everyone, while also promoting
good health and sustainability
through less automobile usage and
more exercise. I have urged an
open and inclusive process for
making sure that the residents’ concerns are addressed in the township’s Request for Proposal for engineering consultant services related to this project. Having everyone on board from the beginning of
the process sets the pace for a collaborative approach for future decision-making.
Debbie Hepler
1.) I hold a BA in Spanish/
French and an MA in French. I have
taught these languages at the high
school level and have worked as
bilingual executive secretary for
Lancome in NYC. Since 1999 I
have focused on raising my twins
and community and school volunteer efforts, most recently serving
on Grover Farmstead Restoration
Committee.
2.) This property should stay
commercially zoned, and West
Windsor should actively seek to attract businesses that would benefit
our residents and provide quality
ratables to establish themselves
there. This would bring in tax revenues that would benefit West
Windsor while keeping the traffic
in the Route 1-Quakerbridge area.
What I don’t want to see is a rezoning of the property for mixed use,
which would allow up to as many
as 20,000 more residents. I fear that
this kind of population increase
would overcrowd the schools and
bring even more traffic onto
Clarksville Road and Routes 1 and
571. If this were to happen, quality
of life for current residents would
be adversely affected.
3.) I believe that tax dollars
should first be allocated to things
that would benefit all residents, not
only a few. I would make sure that
enough money is spent to ensure
the safety of residents, such as sidewalks on Cranbury and Conover
roads, managing the ever-increasing traffic flow, and a full-time animal control officer. The municipal
center needs a few minor repairs
but is generally in good condition. I
For Council: Linda
Geevers, above left,
Debbie Hepler, and
Kamal Khanna.
would only spend a minimum
amount on that renovation after the
above mentioned issues have been
addressed. This town suffers from
too many issues that affect quality
of life and public safety, so putting
$5.5 million into the municipal
building would be money ill spent.
4.) I will always support the
beautification and clean up of common areas in the town, as this contributes to quality of life. I think the
pocket park is a perfect location to
plant some trees and put in benches
since this would not only make our
town more attractive, it would be a
place for people to gather and give
a sense of having a downtown. A
veterans’ memorial park is something that I have suggested at council meetings for this location.
I also would be on board with
cleaning up the pond in front of the
train station. I believe that both of
these areas could be cleared and
maintained by our public works department and would not be too
costly. These would be tax dollars
well spent because they would benefit everyone, as these are much
frequented parts of town. I would
seek open space funds for the park
and a minor project to clean up the
train station would not expend a
large amount of tax dollars if done
in-house.
5.) An ounce of prevention is
worth a pound of cure. Infrastructure maintenance and repair requires improved efforts by a collaboration between our Public
Works and Engineering departments. We need to be proactive versus reactive in regard to our aging
sewer lines in some of the developments. From what I understand,
they could be fitted with “insituformed” liners, which are installed
in place. This type of renovation
has been proven effective and has
saved thousands of dollars in replacement costs of deteriorating
sewer lines for other municipalities
in our area. If this issue is not addressed in the very near future we
will suffer catastrophic failures, as
we did on Wallace Road, that greatly impact quality of life for the residents of the affected developments.
I am also concerned about the
continually deteriorating road surface on the roundabout on Wallace
Road by the train station. The pavers on this roundabout have been
left to deteriorate over the last two
years, and it needs to be addressed.
The pavers could be removed and
replaced with more durable asphalt
at less cost than replacing them.
6.) Absolutely not. Our ever-increasing tax burden — increases of
70 percent in the last 10 years — is
becoming out of control and unnecessary. Better management and
allocation of revenues would effectively stop the tax increases. Measures such as bringing in more
business revenues and cutting
wasteful spending could even result in lower taxes.
I would advocate for an actual
budget as well as a projected annual budget. The current budgets consistently show underestimated income and overestimated expenses.
The current administration has a
bad habit of using budget money
from two or three years past to fund
current year projects. The fund balance of $7 million and the liquor
license revenue of $2 million could
also be used to reduce the tax burden instead of sitting in the bank. I
intend to be a watchdog of the budget instead of the rubber stamp that
the mayor gets now from most
council members. It is very simple,
stop wasting taxpayer money and
have a transparent, logical accounting proceedure.
7.) Uncontrolled and poorly
planned development, traffic control, and public safety.
8.) I think a full time animal control officer is essential for public
safety and it is not a strain on the
budget. Currently, valuable police
time and talent is being wasted on
answering animal control calls.
Our police are handling 90 percent
of animal calls, and this is not acceptable for a full-service community. I am convinced that if a qualified ACO were hired, we could reestablish our agreement with
Plainsboro to share the cost.
9.) I am inspired by council
member Kristina Samonte because
she has integrity and her only agenda is serving the public with fairness and respect. She researches
every question before voting, and I
would emulate her if elected.
Kamal Khanna
1.) Masters in engineering and
management from the University
of Florida. Efficiency engineer and
business analyst for a Fortune 500
Company. Founder and CEO of a
clothing manufacturing and distribution company in New York.
Member West Windsor Council
since 2009. Council President for
two consecutive years, 2011-’12.
Member of the Planning Board
since January, 2013. Liaison to the
Environmental Commission in
2012 and to the Zoning and School
Boards in 2011. Member, Affordable Housing, in 2010.
OCTOBER 11, 2013
RE-ELECT FOR MAYOR
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RE-ELECT FOR COUNCIL
KAMAL
ELECT FOR COUNCIL
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$200,000,000
$180,000,000
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Continued from page 14
2.) Wyeth/Howard Hughes Corp
is currently having public meetings
to understand the needs of West
Windsor residents. The next step is
to present the concept plan to the
appropriate board of the township.
The final plan will be presented to
the governing body for approval. I
would like to see a plan that improves the quality of life in West
Windsor and brings in ratables to
reduce the tax burden on residents.
3.) A preliminary plan has been
prepared by the consulting firm.
Two more studies (climate action
plan and energy audit) are being
conducted. A citizens task force
shall study all the data and make
final recommendations to the administration. Council will have final authority to approve the project. The administration has made it
very clear that only the liquor license money will be used for the
renovation.
4.) I support all these projects as
long as they are not a major burden
on taxpayers.
5.) Township office complex;
various walkways; Route 571 improvement; Ellsworth Center; and
Town Center.
6.) I do not see need to raise taxes beyond the state mandated cap.
Taxes can be lowered by either reducing cost through increased efficiency or bringing more ratables
into town to share in the tax burden.
With my training and profession, I
am qualified to accomplish both
objectives.
7.) Property taxes; walkways on
Cranbury Road, etc.; and traffic
8.) I would like to see all public
places smoke free — parks, etc.,
and walkways leading to the station. I would like to see recreational facilities for all residents of West
Windsor. For example, we need
cricket fields for residents who
love to play cricket.
9.) My inspiration comes from
my contacts I have developed
while in public service. I have great
regard for most of the elected officials as I find them selfless, hardworking, and honest.
Peter Mendonez
1.) I have a bachelor of science
in electrical engineering from the
New Jersey Institute of Technology. I was an engineer with JCP&L
and PSE&G, working on reliability
and sustainability projects. After
that, I worked at IBM and for the
federal government as a consultant
for smart electricity infrastructure.
Currently, I am a director at a
green-tech startup that focuses on
making solar energy economical
and reliable through energy storage
technology.
2.) I moved to West Windsor for
the excellent school system and the
small town feel. I do not want to see
the Howard Hughes property
turned into a Transit Village 2.
If not handled properly, this development could change the face of
West Windsor by increasing our
population by 10,000 people. We
must ensure that doesn’t happen.
Additionally, the project must be
tax positive, and minimizing the
impact on our school district and
roads must be a top priority. It is
imperative that residents be included throughout the process. Public
communication has been avoided
for too long.
3.) As an expert in energy efficiency, I have a lot to contribute to
the discussion of a renovation of
the municipal center. I have suc-
Also for Council:
Peter Mendonez, near
right, Eric Payne,
and Martin Whitfield.
cessfully advised, implemented,
and managed sustainability plans
for towns across New Jersey. Relying on the recommendations of
outside contractors and architects
could result in a much greater expenditure for this project than is
necessary. We need to look at how
such spending complements and
relates to the overall master plan on
sustainability.
4.) I would continue these efforts to further beautify West Windsor and to update our facilities.
However, the best way to finance
these projects is through private
funding or increased commercial
ratables.
5.) During hurricanes Sandy and
Irene, our electric infrastructure
left parts of West Windsor with intolerable outages. The town’s procedures and long-term plan to deal
with such a situation are severely
lacking. The township’s primary
approach to mitigating such problems is to send people to the Senior
Center. We can do better than that.
We need new and proven ideas
with qualified leadership to efficiently execute it. For example,
when the MCCC solar project was
planned, our administration should
have insisted on societal benefits
for West Windsor, like the ability to
use that power in an emergency.
6.) Our municipal taxes have
more than doubled over the last 12
years — they grew 131 percent to
be exact. That’s unacceptable. So I
don’t anticipate the need to raise
property taxes, in fact, quite the
contrary. With prudent financial
management and by looking at every line item in the budget, we can
reduce taxes. Real, substantial cuts
— unlike the insignificant $8,500
in cuts made this year — need to be
made. When you factor in student
growth, the school district portion
of our taxes went up no more than
the rate of inflation, so there is no
reason why we can’t control the
municipal budget, too.
7.) A plan needs to be implemented to increase commercial
ratables to take some of the tax burden off residents. There is also no
clear vision for our town. We need
a sustainable, long-term plan. With
so many mismanaged issues
around town — the Transit Village,
Cranbury Road sidewalks, the solar “farm” debacle — the focus has
been solely on stop-gap solutions.
We need to be proactive in returning West Windsor to the vibrant,
close-knit community it once was.
Eric Payne
1.) Eric Payne is a former Continental Airlines pilot whose family
has lived in West Windsor for nearly 100 years. Payne is an active
member of the community both in
business and as a volunteer. He is
an original founder and head of
Smart Traffic Solutions, a grassroots organization that supported
West Windsor residents’ interests
when they were being negatively
impacted. After successfully accomplishing the residents’ goals he
continues to work with state and local government, public and private
organizations and the Central Jersey Transportation Forum to assure
West Windsor residents’ concerns
are expressed.
Payne is also a member of the
West Windsor Affordable Housing
Committee, received a bachelor of
science from Florida Institute of
Technology in aviation management, is a former office manager,
and currently works in real estate.
Payne communicates directly with
numerous West Windsor residents
on a daily basis, which allows him
to hear firsthand what they enjoy
and what can be improved. His
aviation training, managerial, business, and volunteer experience will
be an asset to West Windsor.
2.) First and foremost we need to
continue public meetings in regards to the Howard Hughes land
so everyone has a chance to give
their opinion on what they would
like to see at this location. I would
not be in favor of any plan that
would cause an undue burden on
the schools or current residents of
this town. Further, I am a proponent of open and preserved space
so would like to see the tradition of
West Windsor continued by preserving a significant portion of this
tract. I also encourage cooperation
between the Township and Howard
Hughes Corp to determine the best
suitable use for the land in a productive manner.
8.) As I meet with residents I’m
told repeatedly that they want to be
heard. They want to be included in
the process of shaping their town.
And with such a wealth and diversity of experience, why wouldn’t
they be included? Yet time and
again the needs of residents are ignored. I’d like to change that. If
elected, the team of Marathe,
Geevers and Mendonez would foster an open, collaborative process
that includes the residents of West
Windsor.
3.) It is my understanding the
proposal to renovate the township
office complex involves a series of
studies being conducted to evaluate the need for such improvements. If a determination is made
that significant savings to the township would result from more efficient buildings; this plan is something I would consider. More efficient buildings could ultimately
save taxpayers money. It is also my
understanding the administration
would only use funds from the sale
of liquor licenses, which would not
result in increased taxes for residents. I look forward to seeing the
results of the preliminary plan, climate action plan, and energy audit.
9.) I often look to my dad for inspiration. He is a self-made man,
creating a medical business from
the ground up after working for
many years as a mechanical engineer. Through his hard work and
dedication, he changed the lives of
his four children who are the firstborn American generation in the
family. I wouldn’t have the opportunities I have if it weren’t for him.
4.) I will support plans to enhance the beauty of our developing
downtown area as this improves
the quality of life for all West Windsor residents. Funding could be secured through outside sources and
donations wherever possible and
improvements through volunteer
groups and organizations. West
Windsor is teeming with residents
enthusiastic about volunteering so
there is great potential for community involvement. As an example,
imagine the pride girl and boy
scouts would feel if they played a
role in creating a park in the area.
5.) Though the majority of West
Windsor roads are bicycle and pedestrian friendly, I would like to
see further improvement for a safer
community.
The
“Complete
streets” concept is something we
should all strive for when considering any roadway improvement.
6.) I do not anticipate a need to
raise property taxes in the foreseeable future. Taxes can be stabilized
by creating a business-friendly environment, increased efficiency
and sound financial management.
As quality business ratables in the
township increase, the residential
property tax burden could be reduced.
7.) Long-term I think West
Windsor faces a few challenges including a growing population as a
result of strong demand, traffic
problems and infrastructure improvements. How we manage this
growth will determine the future of
West Windsor. Managed, sustainable growth is paramount for West
Windsor to thrive in the future and
properly accounting for traffic and
infrastructure improvements must
be a key consideration. Burden
placed on residents as a result of
growth is unacceptable so we must
be vigilant.
8.) A key factor in my decision to
run for Township Council has to do
with my involvement with Route 1
and the traffic problems associated
with it. As a council member I will
continue to fight for improvements
to Route 1 and other congested areas throughout West Windsor. Traffic problems affect all of us every
day and improvements will improve our quality of life substantially. Further, it is important we
have continued financial responsibility and elect qualified council
members who understand complex
budgets. The council will need
members who have the experience
needed to make qualified decisions
to the many issues West Windsor
will face.
9.) My first flight instructor,
ninth grade math teacher, best
friend, Mayor Hsueh, and many
others come to mind, but the most
influential and inspirational figures
in my life are my parents. They
have supported me from day one
and inspired me to be the man I am
today. Their support is unwavering
and their suggestions true and just.
I followed in my father’s footsteps
as an airline pilot and he continued
to support me when I made the
tough decision to follow another
career path. I am grateful for everything they have taught and continue
to teach me.
Martin Whitfield
1.) Originally from Central New
Jersey, I am married to my wife Deonna and we have five children of
whom four are in WW-P schools. I
am a former Division I basketball
player at the University of Texas San Antonio. I most recently was
employed with the National Basketball Association overseeing the
creation, development, trafficking,
and marketing placement of NBA
promo initiatives.
Since then I have been doing
some consulting work and am still
pursuing other business interests.
The most important aspect of my
background my volunteer work. I
have spent hours volunteering in
schools, prisons, and communities
mentoring young children and
families.
2.) I believe that this property
should be utilized for the betterment of the people of West Windsor. First and foremost, the people
of West Windsor should be informed about any plans for this
property. That location would have
been great for the Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro. In addition, Costco, which will be built
next year in Lawrence, would have
been well suited for this location.
We have to empower the people of
West Windsor to be more involved
and feel that they are a part of the
major decisions made here.
West Windsor should be a township open for business to outside
companies. To achieve that result, I
would propose at least four Town
Hall Meetings per year, open to all
residents, at our high school where
the mayor, council, and administration can field questions and answers with the people of West
Windsor. This empowers our residents to speak and address their
thoughts, ideas, needs, and concerns while also making for a more
transparent government.
3.) This is something that should
be decided by the taxpayers. Everyone in this office complex first
and foremost serves the people. We
cannot lose sight of that. The administration should not renovate
the township office without the full
support and approval of West
Windsor residents. With that said,
several million dollars is not acceptable, especially for a township
office complex that 80 percent of
residents have never set foot in.
4. & 5.) West Windsor is in true
need of a recreation center. With all
of the great ethnicities and obvious
interest in sports/activities a recreation center is long overdue. I am
proposing that we conduct the
proper research, land/property development, and create a budget for
this awesome infrastructure that
will enhance quality of life in West
Windsor.
Many people do not understand
the great attributes, habits, and disciplines learned from playing
sports and being a part of recreational activities. You learn the
finer points of teamwork,unity, development skills, setting and
achieving goals, initiating and
meeting demands, and handling intense workloads. Sports/athletics
increase camaraderie, sacrifice,
commitment, and striving for excellence. All of these qualities are
also directly associated with excellence in academics. This recreation
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center would also house our recreation department and enable the
parents of this community, with all
of the awesome ethnicities we
have, to share their history and culture with other residents. This will
galvanize and bring this community closer together.
6.) It is slightly difficult to fully
answer that question without
studying and observing every line
item of the budget. In addition, we
would need to take a look at areas
where we could cut spending,
while at the same time have optimal services rendered to our residents. I do not anticipate a need to
raise property taxes in the foreseeable future, but would need to do
the above first, before we say for
sure what we would not do. I do
feel that we need to be more open to
companies and businesses so that
we can indeed increase the ratables
coming to West Windsor. This
would at least ensure an ability to
assess the tax situation and in the
future enable our residents to have
potential tax relief.
7.) This is a huge commuter and
transient township and we need to
make West Windsor welcoming
and open to allowing our residents
to be more communal and empower them to be involved in this town.
We also need to enhance the quality
of life here so that so many residents do not move and/or leave immediately following their youngest
child graduating from high school.
The cost to live and remain in
West Windsor is becoming more
difficult year after year for so many, and we need to enhance the
quality of life in a way that keeps
West Windsor optimal in its education, recreation/athletics, community involvement, cost, and inclusiveness. With the economic situa-
tion that has loomed for the past six
years nationally, it is only wise to
put together a task force here that
will pay close attention to what is
going on federally and statewide
from a legislative standpoint. We
need to create an atmosphere that
attracts businesses, maintains the
residential population, and pushes
for greater involvement from our
residents.
This township must be more
service-oriented and keep the public’s best interest at heart. This is
what a member of the township administration must embody at all
times. I am that person and with the
years of communal involvement,
passion for serving others and business experience, I truly feel this is
the time for me to enter public office. My family and I have been
personally connected to this township as a resident and now I want to
be a part of the concrete, important
and timely decisions that affect
residents and their families. That is
the quality of life we seek.
8.) Not at this time.
9.) Without a doubt that public
figure would be Martin Luther
King, Jr. He embodied the spirit of
togetherness, unity, greatness,
growth, economic development,
and peace. With great strength and
dedication to communities around
this country, Dr. King was able to
neutralize bigotry and racism in order to progress and enhance the
quality of life for millions of Americans from the ’60s to the present
day. In addition, the greatest aspect
of his life that is inspirational is that
he dedicated his life literally to others. He stood for something and his
beliefs and convictions paved the
way for many of the allowances
that millions of Americans are
privileged to receive daily.
T
he three candidates for West Windsor mayor
were asked to give a brief biography and provide
answers to the questions below. Their responses are
listed in alphabetical order by last name.
5.) What areas of township operations or infrastructure are most in need of immediate improvement?
2.) What do you think should happen to the Wyeth/Howard Hughes land at Quakerbridge Road and
Route 1? What steps would you recommend to
achieve that result?
6.) Do you anticipate a need to raise property taxes in the foreseeable future? Why or why not? Do
you have a plan to lower taxes? How would you implement that?
3.) A plan has been advanced to renovate the
township office complex at a cost of several million
dollars. What is your opinion of that expenditure?
7.) Long-term what are the biggest challenges
facing West Windsor?
4.) Several projects have been proposed to enhance the downtown area of West Windsor, including the pocket park next to the 7/11 and a proposal
for landscaping the pond area in front of the Junction
The three candidates for West
Windsor mayor are Shing-Fu
Hsueh, Hemant Marathe, and
Richard Visovsky. Responses from
Marathe and Visovsky begin on
pages 18 and 19, respectively.
Shing-Fu Hsueh
1.) I hold a PhD in chemical/environmental engineering from Rutgers and am a professional engineer and planner. I am a former administrator of the NJ Water Supply
Administration, State Brownfields
Redevelopment Program director,
and adjunct professor of environmental engineering/science at Rutgers.
I have served on the boards of
the NJ Health Care Financing Authority (1997-2002); Stony BrookMillstone Watershed Association
(1998-2004); and NJ Agricultural
Experiment Station, Rutgers
(2002-’05).
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9.) Is there a public figure or personal acquaintance you look up to as an inspiration or a role model?
2.) I believe that the development of the Howard Hughes property should be mixed use with a
major portion of the property occupied by quality business ratables.
For any residential components,
construction will be required to be
done in phases taking into consideration available school capacity. A
traffic circulation element is critical to minimize the impact on roads
already stressed.
Together with the roads, and in
keeping with the Township’s Complete Streets requirements, bicycle
and pedestrian mobility must exist
throughout the development, including bus and potential Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) facilities. The financial analysis must show positive tax revenue to support additional township services and operations. I would also like to see a
number of recreational offerings
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With Hemant as School Board President, School
Taxes increased less than inflation plus student
growth, or 45% in the past 12 years
Successfully completed referendums on time
and under budget
8.) Are there any other issues that you would like
to raise?
I am a current board member of
the NJ Water Supply Authority
(since 2002); RWJ Health Care
Corp. Hamilton (since 2001); NJ
League of Municipalities (NJLOM) Legislative Committee - Finance and Taxation (since 2002);
NJ State Planning Commission
(since 2007); NJ Conference of
Mayors (since 2013); American
Cancer Society-Asian/Pacific Initiative Advisory Board (since
2011); National Advisory Board of
Smart Growth America Local
Leaders Council (since 2012); and
NJLOM Economic Development
Task Force (since 2011).
I have served as West Windsor
mayor/council president/council
member since 1993, and I was a
member of the West Windsor Board
of Health, Environmental Commission from 1986-1993.
Additionally, I have been a volunteer Tai-Chi instructor in West
Windsor for 19 years.
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train station. Would you continue these efforts? Add
other projects to the list? If so, how would they best
be financed?
1.) Please summarize your background, career
path, academic credentials, etc.
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As Mayor, Shing increased Municipal
Taxes 131% in the past 12 years
Spent over $1 million in tax dollars in planning
costs for the transit village, yet almost nothing
has been done
Stopped Charter School from opening, saving
taxpayers $1 million per year
Fought on the side of Mercer County Community
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Restore a sense of community
$5 million renovation to town hall
Proactive and transparent leadership with mayor
and council collaboration
Intelligently manage development and
AVOID residential growth that will overcrowd
schools, increase traffic and raise taxes
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More growth and development with the potential
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for residents of all ages and a contribution of preserved open space
as has been required of other developments.
The owner is currently conducting studies based on the results
from the first public meeting and
the focus group meeting held earlier this year to prepare a concept
plan for Planning Board review.
Soon after they submit the application, the board will have open public meeting(s) to discuss Howard
Hughes’ proposals. The application package is expected to include
general uses, traffic impacts, roadway improvements, financial impacts, school impact, public amenities, and open space preservation.
Public discussions will be conducted in an open and transparent fashion. I want to make sure that all interests and concerns are answered.
3.) The space and facility analysis performed by Spiezle Architecture was completed in April. Phases for construction were provided.
Preliminary costing was also provided and was multiple millions of
dollars for the entire build-out of all
phases together with an additional
building for the Parking Authority
as well as a separate garage for
emergency services equipment.
This study, along with a draft Climate Action Plan and a draft Energy Efficiency Audit funded by
grants, will be reviewed by an advisory task force consisting of residents specialized in construction,
architecture, and energy. The final
recommendations will be reviewed
and voted on by council based on
the budget available from one-time
revenue such as liquor license
sales. No additional taxpayer money will be used.
4.) I envision that the pocket
park will be a tranquil area for people to sit or walk. The beginnings of
this park are already being used,
and I believe that patrons of both
the 7/11 and Windsor Plaza will enjoy bringing lunch or other purchases into the park to sit and enjoy.
I have spoken with FOWWOS and
set up a process where donations
can be made to fill the park with
benches and plantings. We have already received a donation of flowering trees and money.
Concerning the train station, I
offered this as an idea at a Mayor’s
Open Town Hall meeting. I would
like the pond area of the station to
be cleaned up a bit with benches so
that commuters and visitors have a
more pleasant welcome. For both
projects, I would like to see volunteers assist in any clean-up or planting activities. I anticipate that more
than these two projects will contribute to the beautification of our
downtown. I do not see taxpayer
money used except for in-house
design and coordination efforts.
5.) The municipal complex
(keep Post Office services) and improve a number of roads in the
Township including Alexander
Road, Canal Pointe Boulevard,
County Route 571 and Route One.
6.) We are moving into the stage
where a sustainable municipal portion of the property tax is possible.
With the lowest municipal purpose
tax in the region this year and one
of the few townships where ratables improved this year, I believe
that our tax situation will continue
to be stable. Even though the township has grown in road miles, number of businesses, and number of
residents, the staff and our operating budget has been held under the
state cap.
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7.) Long term plans for the Howard Hughes property; Route 1 improvements; Route 571 and downtown improvements; and implementation of the Sarnoff General
Development Plan (including the
Penns Neck bypass).
8.) Continue to enhance walking
and cycling, including the Cranbury Road study. Continue to improve stormwater management in
flood-prone areas. Secure more
open space for preservation. Create
more recreational opportunities.
Continue to attract quality ratables.
9.) President Lincoln because of
his humility and humanity.
Hemant Marathe
1.) I have a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, an M.S.
from Virginia Tech, and a B.S. from
I.I.T. Bombay, all in electrical engineering. We moved from Syracuse
to West Windsor in 1994 due to my
wife’s job relocation. Since we had
two young girls, I was one of the
early adopters of the stay-at-homedad model. I truly enjoyed it. It allowed me to get involved in community issues and serve on the
school board. Between 1991 and
2006 I worked from home and
owned an IT consulting business.
In 2006 I started a new small business as a wholesaler of Indian groceries. I have had an opportunity to
participate in community activities
including coaching WW recreational soccer, Lion’s Club, Princeton Toastmaster Club and others.
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2.) Handling of the Transit Village project has disillusioned many
residents. As mayor, my highest
priority would be to not let the
Hughes project turn into Transit
Village II. This would be the largest
single development project in West
Windsor’s history. It could add
more than 10,000 residents to the
township, leading to overcrowding
of our schools, increased traffic,
and higher taxes.
While respecting the rights of
the developer, the planning process
must be transparent and include input from residents. The project
must be at least tax neutral as
shown by an independent analysis.
As mayor I would insist on a transparent process that results in a project that all of us could be proud of.
$247,000 for a detailed design.
During this whole process, the architect never spoke to council or
residents.
If it’s determined that renovations are necessary, I will insist that
the architect talk to all stakeholders
before deciding on the design. A
public presentation by the architect
will be held to outline the concept
and get further input before any
plans are finalized. I will insist on
the most cost-effective way of
achieving results. As an example
voters can look at how I have handled the expansion project at Village School as president of the
school board. The architect finalized the design only after getting
input from all stakeholders in open
public meetings.
3.) Here is a perfect example of
how things will be different in a
Marathe administration. In August,
2012, council approved the mayor’s request to pay $15,000 to an
architect for design modifications
to the municipal complex. The architect outlined a $5 million renovation. The following May, without asking for any input from council or residents, the mayor tried to
get council to pay the architect
4.) Currently many projects are
proposed and sit on the drawing
board for extended periods. As
mayor my priority will be to focus
on projects that are the highest priority and get them finished in a reasonable time.
From a financing perspective no
project should be thought of in isolation. As we have successfully
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ects in order of priority. Our annual
budgeting process must include a
discussion of which projects to
fund through the annual budget and
which ones to fund through debt
service. The process will be transparent and done in collaboration
with council. As mayor I will seek
sources of outside funding for specific projects like we successfully
did for field lights at both high
schools.
5.) Township operations must be
transparent and responsive to citizen concerns. During the campaign
I have heard from many people that
they never get a response from the
mayor or township to their query.
We are here to serve the public, and
their concerns and questions should
not be ignored. As we have done on
the school board, the mayor must
seek input before a decision is
made on any issue.
On the infrastructure side, many
roads in the township are in need of
improvement. We can tackle all infrastructure needs by including
them as part of our capital budgeting process.
6.) Since actions speak louder
than words, I will let my record on
the school board speak for itself.
During Mayor Hsueh’s and my career over the past 12 years, the
school portion of property taxes
has increased about the same as the
rate of inflation and student growth
(45 percent), while municipal taxes
have increased by 130 percent.
Taxes can be reduced by bringing budgeted spending closer to
actual spending and by accurately
forecasting expected revenue. Another way to reduce taxes is to encourage business development and
by increasing our commercial tax
base. West Windsor has earned a
reputation as a business-unfriendly
town. I will work hard to change
that perception and attract new
businesses. I am confident that I
can bring the township’s tax performance to the same level as that
of the school board.
7.) Our greatest challenge going
forward is keeping West Windsor
affordable for people to raise their
families and strengthening our
bond as a community.
8.) As I have campaigned around
town, I’ve realized how fortunate
my wife and I have been to raise
our family in West Windsor. People
are very kind and tell me they are
ready for a change in leadership.
9.) When I go home every day, I
can look at my mother for inspiration. She is so full of energy and has
successfully adapted to so many
changes in her life. Her wide circle
of friends is my secret weapon in
this campaign.
Richard Visovsky
1.) I have worked extensively
for the last 34 years in both U.S.
and international companies as a
business development executive,
sales executive, and engineer, predominantly on energy projects and
sales to steel producers throughout
the world. These projects have provided me the opportunity to work
successfully in over 30 countries.
I received a BS in mining engineering from Penn State.
2.) First and foremost the property has been zoned for commercial
use in all township Master Plans.
The buyer of the property has
known this from the very beginning. That there would be approval
on any change in the zoning was
pure speculation by the property
owners. West Windsor Township
should not agree to change the zoning. I believe the mayor and council as the elected officials of the
township should work closely with
Howard Hughes to achieve this
goal.
The negative impact on quality
of life issues and the schools in
West Windsor and Plainsboro by
accepting any plans for mixed-use
development is unacceptable.
There is commercial development,
as demonstrated in Plainsboro, that
provides jobs and opportunities to
residents. This type of commercial
development is well suited for the
Route 1 corridor. This type of development will ultimately lead to
maintaining our schools and quality of life.
3.) I do not believe that this plan
is good or proper for the taxpayers
of West Windsor. I will not support
this extensive plan under the guise
that this will benefit the township
by making the municipal building a
green building. My first objective
as mayor would be to inventory,
categorize, and develop a plan for
addressing the safety issues concerning sidewalks and pedestrian
hazards. After a plan has been developed and communicated to the
public, I would then consider proper improvements to the municipal
building.
4.) Yes, I would continue these
two projects. I believe these and
other projects like this enhance the
appearance and have a welcoming
or positive effect on the town. I also
believe that the bulk if not all of
these projects should be done by
our Department of Public Works
under the supervision of the township’s landscape architect. Neither
of these projects are so complicated
that they should require specialized
contractors. Our DPW needs to
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take on such projects to fully utilize
the 50-plus vehicles and equipment
they have in their fleet. In addition,
we would always consider new
ideas for additional areas to beautify. One project I will emphasize is
the unfinished Duck Pond Park.
5.) We need to streamline and
improve our building and permitting process. We need to encourage
and support any new business looking to expand, build, or open new
operations in the township. Communications consistency is the key
to any successful operation or interaction with our residents and
businesses. These operations will
help us make West Windsor business friendly and, more importantly, taxpayer friendly.
Infrastructure, especially in the
older parts of town, is beginning to
face the end of its useful life. Plans
and actions must be put into place
to begin improving these facilities,
including sewers and water lines,
by taking preventive measures.
6.) At this time I see no need to
raise property taxes in West Windsor. I would look to better manage
the resources we already have. I
would look to return a significant
portion of the $7 million fund balance to taxpayers which is undoubtedly a major source of the
money wanted to improve the municipal building. In addition, I
would look to monetize the liquor
license we have, and not just have it
sit there. West Windsor needs to
make sure that its current $37 million budget is well managed. All
township vehicles will have GPS
installed to enhance the safety and
improve efficiency.
7.) Excessive residential growth
and poor planning to utilize the advantages a town like West Windsor
has. West Windsor has and wants to
keep a high-quality school system
and a high quality of life. Extensive
residential growth at the Hughes
property will negatively impact
both of these issues.
8.) We have had a mayor in office for 12 years. We have a mayor
who has never worked in private
industry. We have a mayor who has
never had to make a profit to insure
a company’s long-term survival. I
think it is time for term limits in
West Windsor. Change is healthy
and promotes new ideas and approaches to government. It also
helps to stop corrupt practices that
tend to help people stay in office.
9.) No, unfortunately, there are
no current public figures I look up
to as either an inspiration or a role
model. My inspiration to run is my
family.
My parents taught me to work
hard, never give up and never ever
do anything illegal or unethical. I
try everyday to follow this wisdom.
One other person is my son, I fully
know and understand the struggles
he has had to face in his life. I work
every day to try and make life easier for him to handle the hurdles he
faces. I will not fail at this.
Richard “Rick” Visovsky
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against Princeton as tight end
Chris Scanlan looks on.
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in the days leading up to the match against
Jackson. She recovered, though, and the
team won 5-0. The Pirates advanced to the
semifinals with another 5-0 win over South
Brunswick on October 8.
High School North also advanced to the
semifinals with a 3-2 win over Freehold on
October 8. The crosstown rivals were set to
face off on Thursday, October 10, weather
permitting. They will meet again for their
regular-season match-up on Thursday, October 17.
Sports Scores
Football
North (0-4). A 40-14 loss to Trenton on Saturday, September 28. Passing: Kevin Murphy,
11-26, 221 yards, 2 TD. Receiving: Juwan Harrison, 6-84, 1 TD. Jack O’Connell, 1 TD.
A 49-34 loss to Nottingham on Friday, October 4. Passing: Murphy, 4 TD. Receiving: Harrison, 2 TD.
South (1-3). A 27-14 win over Princeton on
Friday, September 27. Passing: Andrew Schoepher, 5-6, 68 yards, 1 TD. Receiving: TJ Lanzetta, 1 TD. Rushing: Mike Domino, 65 yards, 1
TD. Diego Cuitino, 90 yards, 1 TD. Schoepher,
1 TD.
A 21-0 loss to Northern Burlington on Friday,
October 4.
Field Hockey
North (4-6). A 3-0 win over Steinert on
Wednesday, September 25. Goals: Julianna
Haase, Catherine Mak, Caroline Zhou, 1. Assists: Mak, Kylie Mulhall, 1. Saves: Christina
Hayduchok, 2.
A 4-2 win over Notre Dame on Friday, September 27. Goals: Mulhall, C. Zhou, Mak, Olivia
Harpel 1. Assists: Hasse, 2. Harpel, 1. Saves:
Hayduchok, 11.
A 3-1 loss to Hightstown on Monday, September 30. Goals: Haase, 1. Saves: Hayduchok, 12.
A 4-1 loss to Stuart on Thursday, October 3.
Goals: Mirando Zhou, 1. Assists: Harpel, Mak,
1. Saves: Hayduchok, 18.
A 5-0 loss to Princeton on Friday, October 4.
Photo by Dick Druckman
Saves: Hayduchok, 9.
South (7-5). A 3-1 loss to Princeton on
Tuesday, September 24. Goals: Adityaa Shukla, 1. Assists: Sarah Klieger, 1. Saves: Jess Kaganskiy, 8.
A 2-1 win over Rancocas Valley on Saturday, September 28. Goals: Kate McCormick,
Rachel Salerno, 1. Saves: Kaganskiy, 4.
A 3-1 win over Nottingham on Monday, September 30. Goals: R. Salerno, Erin Sheets,
Sarah Moxham, 1. Assists: Dana Salerno, 1.
A 3-2 loss to Hightstown on Wednesday, October 2. Goals: Moxham, R. Salerno, 1. Assists:
K. McCormick, 1. Saves: Kaganskiy, 4.
A 3-1 loss to Peddie on Friday, October 4.
Goals: Sam McCormick, 1. Saves: Kaganskiy,
6.
A 5-0 win over Steinert on Saturday, October
5. Goals: K. McCormick, S. McCormick, D.
Salerno, Shukla, Suchira Sharma, 1. Assists:
K. McCormick, S. McCormick, 2. Saves: Kaganskiy, 1.
Boys’ Soccer
North (4-5-1). A 4-0 win over Ewing on
Tuesday, September 24. Goals: Melvin Sapon,
4. Saves: Tipu Shah, 2.
A 5-0 win over Robbinsville on Thursday,
September 26. Goals: Austin Plachy, 3. Sapon,
2. Assists: Nana Owusu-Boahen, 2. Bobby
Costa, 1. Saves: Shah, 1.
A 2-1 loss to Hightstown on Tuesday, October 1. Goals: Vincenzo Pugliese, 1. Assists: Plachy, 1. Saves: Shah, 8.
A 2-0 loss to Steinert on Thursday, October
3. Saves: Shah, 5.
South (2-7-1). A 2-1 loss to Trenton on
Tuesday, September 24. Goals: Mohammed
Abou-Alfoutough. Assists: Luis Cruz. Saves:
Jabril Samatar, 6.
A 3-0 win over Ewing on Thursday, September 26. Goals: Cruz, Jake Arbeiter, Ryan Cloyes, 1. Assists: Cruz, Matt Stein, 1. Saves: Samatar, 8.
A 3-0 loss to Lawrenceville on Saturday,
September 28. Saves: Samatar, 2.
A 3-0 loss to Notre Dame on Tuesday, October 2. Saves: Samatar, 8.
A 4-0 loss to Allentown on Thursday, October 3. Saves: Samatar, 11.
Girls’ Soccer
North (2-6). A 3-2 loss to Ewing on Tuesday,
September 24. Goals: Allison Chismar, Simone
Counts, 1. Assists: Meghan Wachira, 1. Saves:
Deirdre Pehnke, 7.
A 3-2 loss to Robbinsville on Thursday, September 26. Goals: Wachira, Nicole Randolph,
1. Assists: Wachira, 1. Saves: Pehnke, 5.
A 1-0 win over Hightstown on Tuesday, October 1. Goals: Wachira, 1. Assists: Sarah Carulli, 1. Saves: Pehnke, 17.
A 1-0 loss to Steinert on Thursday, October
3. Saves: Pehnke, 8.
South (3-5-1). An 8-0 win over Trenton on
Tuesday, September 24. Goals: Abbey Jones,
2. Gabby Portilla, Gabby Saade, Melinda Altamore, Anastasia Rizzo-Wittlin, Lindsay Philbin,
Samantha Schattin, 1. Assists: Altamore, 2.
Rizzo-Wittlin, Portilla, Saade, Jennifer Case,
Eliana Hughes, Caroline Mezzanotte, 1. Saves:
Caroline Brooks, 1. Julia Koepp, 2.
A 1-1 draw with Ewing on Thursday, September 26. Goals: Portilla, 1. Assists: Saade, 1.
Saves: Brooks, 14.
A 2-1 win over Rancocas Valley on Monday,
September 30. Goals: Altamore, Nicole Petty,
1. Assists: Saade, 1. Saves: Brooks, 13.
A 7-1 loss to Notre Dame on Tuesday, October 1. Goals: Altamore, 1. Assists: Saade, 1.
Saves: Brooks, 13. Koepp, 1.
A 5-1 loss to Allentown on Thursday, October 3. Goals: Altamore, 1. Assists: Saade, 1.
Saves: Brooks, 16. Altamore, 1. Natalie Cardulla, 1.
Girls’ Tennis
North (9-1). A 5-0 win over Lawrence on Friday, September 27. Singles 1: Nyambe Tuchscherer, 6-2, 6-0. Singles 2: Audrey Chen, 6-0,
6-1. Singles 3: Ranjitha Vasa, 6-0, 6-3. Doubles
1: Nicky Charan and Jessica Mao, 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles 2: Sai Dhulipalla and Ruchi Vyas, 6-1,
6-1.
A 5-0 loss to Princeton on Monday, September 30.
A 5-0 win over Nottingham on Wednesday,
October 2. Singles 1: Tuchscherer, 6-1, 6-3.
Singles 2: Arielle Bosworth, 6-0, 6-0. Singles 3:
Chen, 6-0, 6-0. Doubles 1: Charan and Vasa,
6-0, 6-2.
A 5-0 win over Hamilton West on Thursday,
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Tennis Time: South
players include, from
left, junior Angela Li,
sophomore Caroline
Zhou, junior Margaret
MacArthur and freshman Angela Weng, and
junior Sanjana Ravi.
October 3. Singles 1: Tuchscherer,
6-0, 6-1. Singles 2: Bosworth, 6-2,
6-0. Singles 3: Chen, 6-0, 6-0. Doubles 1: Dhulipalla and Vasa: 6-0, 6-1.
Doubles 2: Pooja Rajan and Eva Sachar, 6-0, 6-0.
A 5-0 win over Freehold Township
on Friday, October 4. Singles 1:
Tuchscherer, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. Singles 2:
Bosworth, 6-2, 6-0. Singles 3: Chen,
6-2, 6-1. Doubles 1: Charan and
Mao, 6-0, 6-2. Doubles 2: Dhulipalla
and Vasa, 6-2, 6-3. State tournament, first round.
South (13-0). A 5-0 win over
Hightstown on Friday, September 27.
Singles 1: Claudia Siniakowicz, 6-1,
6-4. Singles 2: Caroline Zhou, 6-0,
6-3. Singles 3: Megan Reilly, 6-0,
6-1. Doubles 1: Varna Kodoth and
Stephanie Ji, 6-2, 6-1. Doubles 2:
Shranya Thondapu and Manogna
Konduri, 6-4, 6-0.
A 5-0 win over Lawrence on Monday, September 30. Siniakowicz, 6-0,
6-0. Singles 2: Haley Rich, 6-0, 6-0.
Singles 3: Zhou, 6-2, 6-2. Doubles 1:
Angela Li and Sanjana Ravi, 6-2,
6-2. Doubles 2: Margaret MacArthur
and Angela Weng, 6-0, 6-0.
A 5-0 win over Allentown on Tuesday, October 1. Singles 1: Siniakowicz, 6-0, 6-0. Singles 2: Rich, 6-0,
6-0. Singles 3: Zhou, 6-0, 6-0. Doubles 1: MacArthur and Weng, 6-0,
6-0. Doubles 2: Ji and Kodoth, 6-2,
6-0.
A 5-0 win over Robbinsville on
Wednesday, October 2. Singles 1:
Siniakowicz, 6-1, 6-2. Singles 2:
Rich, 6-1, 6-0. Singles 3: Zhou, 6-0,
6-0. Doubles 1: MacArthur and
Weng, 6-1, 6-0. Doubles 2: Ji and
Kodoth, 6-0, 6-0.
A 5-0 win over Jackson on Friday,
October 4. Singles 1: Siniakowicz,
6-0, 6-0. Singles 2: Rich, 6-2, 6-0.
Singles 3: Zhou, 6-2, 6-3. Doubles 1:
Li and Ravi, 6-2, 6-1. Doubles 2: MacArthur and Weng, 6-0, 6-3. State
tournament, first round.
Girls’ Volleyball
North (3-9). A 2-1 loss to Lawrenceville on Thursday, September
26.
A 2-1 loss to Colonia on Friday,
September 27.
A 2-0 loss to Old Bridge on Monday, September 30. Emily Fang: 9
digs. Anushka Singh: 7 assists. Jackie Tom: 3 kills. Ashley Yao: 3 kills.
Tessa Zhang: 1 ace, 1 kill.
A 2-1 loss to J.P. Stevens on
Wednesday, October 2.
A 2-0 loss to South Brunswick on
Thursday, October 3.
South (5-6). A 2-0 win over Bishop Ahr on Wednesday, September
25. Jinae Park: 16 assists, 12 service
points, 4 aces, 3 digs, 1 kill. Hayley
Merrill: 15 kills, 4 aces, 4 service
points, 4 blocks, 4 digs. Amanda
Easter: 2 blocks, 1 kill, 1 ace.
A 2-1 loss to Edison on Thursday,
September 26.
A 2-0 loss to Colonia on Monday,
September 30. Hayley Merrill: 15
kills, 8 digs,3 service points, 2 aces,
1 block. Park: 18 assists, 4 digs, 1
block, 1 kill. Lauren Frullo: 3 service
points, 3 digs, 2 kills, 1 ace.
A 2-0 win over Lawrenceville on
Tuesday, October 1. Merrill: 15 kills,
6 digs, 2 service points, 1 block, 1
ace. Park: 19 assists, 7 digs, 5 service points, 4 aces. Frullo: 7 digs, 4
kills, 3 service points, 1 ace. Harshita
Gadangi: 6 digs, 4 service points, 1
kill, 1 assist.
A 2-1 loss to North Brunswick on
Thursday, October 3. Park: 26 assists, 6 service points, 3 aces, 1 kill, 1
block, 1 dig. Merrill: 18 kills, 8 service
points, 5 aces, 2 digs, 1 assist.
Gadangi: 6 service points, 4 digs, 2
kills, 1 block, 1 ace.
Cross Country
T
he High School North and High
School South boys’ and girls’
cross country teams competed in
the Cherokee Challenge on Saturday, September 21, at Cherokee
High School.
The South boys and girls both
came in third place, capturing the
co-ed title. The boys placed above
all New Jersey schools. Karn Setya
finished fourth in the Senior Boys
division, while Nikhil Pulimood
and Zach Crossey finished third
and 21st, respectively, in the junior
boys division. Nick Maher and Tim
Bason held the eighth and ninth-
place spots in the sophomore boys
division, and Tom Moxham finished in 20th place for the freshmen.
On the girls’ side, Penny Luan
finished 18th for the seniors. Deirdre Casey placed second and Edlyn
Gulama placed sixth in the Junior
Girls division, while Christina
Rancan finished in third for the
sophomores. Alexandra Hesterberg placed 14th in the freshman
girls division.
The North girls placed 24th
overall. Manolya Altan and Ilyssa
Stark led the way for the Knights,
placing 12th and 16th in the senior
girls division.
Both teams also competed in the
Shore Coaches Invitational Meet
on Saturday, October 5, at Holmdel
Park. Nikhil Pulimood led the
South boys’ squad in the Championship Division with a fifth-place
finish in 16:12, with Karn Setya
and Tom Vinci close behind in 10th
and 15th places with times of 16:25
and 16:32, respectively. Bryan
Howard finished 13th overall in
17:15 for North in the Varsity A
race.
The South girls placed fourth in
the Girls Championship Division,
led by Christina Rancan and Deirdre Casey, who finished 12th and
13th overall in 19:52 and 19:53.
North’s Manolya Allen came in
15th place in the Varsity A race in a
time of 20:47.
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Dan Riff finished seventh and
twin brother Jake Riff finished 13th
for the Coastal Carolina University
men’s cross country team at the
Coastal Carolina Invitational on
September 13. The Chanticleers
finished first overall. At the Big
South Preview meet on September
21, Dan finished in 23rd place,
while Jake finished 37th.
Ingrid Simon, a 2011 High
School South graduate, was recently named Patriot League Runner of
the Week. Simon is a junior bioengineering major at Lehigh University and member of the school’s
cross country team, which she
made as a walk-on. She recently set
a course record in a meet against
Lafayette College with a time of
22:42.60, placing her 15 seconds
ahead of the second-place finisher.
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tion, and the matter was continued
to Thursday, November 7, at 7:30
p.m. in the municipal building.
Meanwhile the Zoning Board
has scheduled a special meeting
Tuesday, October 22, at 7:30 p.m.
in Meeting Room A of the municipal building, 271 Clarksville Road.
That meeting will enable the board
to hear two applications that otherwise would have been stacked up
behind the Ellsworth matter: an application from Princeton Pong to
open a ping-pong center at 745 Alexander Road (across from Roszel
Road); and an application from
BVCI Associates to open a martial
arts studio at 51 Everett Drive.
“Unfortunately, the Ellsworth
application had to be continued to
November 7,” said Township land
use manager Sam Surtees. “We already had variance requests scheduled for that meeting, as well as
ones for December and January.
Rather than push all of them out
even further, I decided to see if we
could schedule a special session to
hear some earlier. If I am able to
schedule another meeting in the
next month or so, I will do so.”
— Sue Roy
took exception to Maher’s last
comment, noting that what he was
suggesting could be considered unlawful. “I will not do as you have
asked,” said Schmid. “You cannot
call contractors and encourage
them to bid. That is unethical and
violates state statutes, and I will not
be involved,” Schmid said.
Maher also suggested re-issuing
the bid for a longer time period to
see if more contractors respond.
However, the administration and
other Council members noted that
this contract, involving the closing
of the pool, is time-sensitive, and to
delay the awarding of the contract
could cause damage to the pool. In
the end, the Council voted 4 to 1 to
approve the contract, with Maher
the lone dissenter.
Cranbury Sidewalks. Several
residents spoke about the Cranbury
Road sidewalk project, expressing
dismay and disappointment over
rumors regarding the status and
scope of the project, including
when Council would be voting on
the project, and whether the request
for proposal (RFP) had been finalized without giving the residents an
opportunity to view it.
Sylvia Ascarelli commented
that “We had hoped to be involved
with the RFP or at least to have a
public meeting so the administration could explain it. But instead
we are told that because the administration is not legally obligated to
share the RFP and they aren’t going
to share it. Now we see the Council
is voting on a provision tonight that
only speaks of sidewalks or a
shoulder from Route 571 to Sunnydale Road. And that Cranbury
Road will become one way. When
was this decided?”
Explained Council President
George Borek, “There appears to
be a lot of misinformation. The
RFP came into the engineering department late on Friday and is being disseminated to the Council
members this Friday (October 4).
None of us have seen it yet and we
are certainly not voting on it yet.
The Council is united in what we
want to see done, but we have made
it clear to the administration that
we want every option on the table
— whether it is sidewalks, bike
lanes, or making Cranbury Road a
one-way street. We will be given a
briefing by the administration and
then will discuss the RFP publicly.”
Maher concurred: “We need to
see all of the options because this
will be a very expensive and very
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Khanna. “All five of us [on the
Council] are united, and the administration and the mayor are working with us on this project. We are
all working as fast as we can, but
we need to follow the process, so
please work with us.”
Township attorney Herbert expressed some reservations about
the legality of presenting a draft of
the RFP to the public and said he
would look into finding a legally
sound method that would allow
residents to review it before it is
sent out to bid.
“We have been working with the
residents on this,” said Council
member Linda Geevers, “and we
have been advising them that they
would be able to review it. I want
the RFP to be shared with the public, even if normally we don’t do
that. This is the exception.” The review was expected to be part of a
public meeting scheduled for
Thursday, October 10.
The Council did unanimously
approve the submission of the grant
application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for the
Cranbury Road pedestrian improvements project; along with
grants for the Alexander Road reconstruction project; the Princeton-Hightstown Road sidewalk
extension project; and the Conover
Road bikeway project.
In other matters discussed at the
September 30 meeting Maher noted that a friend of his has been
seeking Zoning Board approval to
open a business, and has experienced significant delays because
the Zoning Board only meets once
a month.
Maher, as Zoning Board liaison,
also discussed the issue at the October 3 zoning board meeting (see
separate story, page 1). Zoning
Board Chair John Roeder stressed
that the Zoning Board wanted to be
responsive, but noted that the board
needed a quorum. He suggested the
Council consider the attendance records of various members before
reappointing them in the future. (In
fact, since then an additional meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 22.)
In other news, the Council also
unanimously passed ordinances to
prohibit parking along Wheeler
Way, prohibit additional building
along portions of the town’s watercourses and floodplains; and to approve the continuation of the affordable housing unit status at Avalon Watch.
In addition, Council approved a
shared services agreement with the
Mercer County Improvement Authority for curbside recycling services for a term of five years, at a
cost of $1,116,573; an agreement
with Metro Employee Assistance
Services (MEAS) through September 30, 2014, at a cost of $3,600;
and granting the reservation of
sewer capacity for the Institute for
Islamic Studies project, located at
2030 Old Trenton Road.
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North Girls’ Volleyball. At East
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South Girls’ Volleyball.
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Old
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Dance
Romeo and Juliet, American
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score performed live by the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra. Stephen Campanella of West Windsor will dance the role of Benvolio.
$27 to $57. 8 p.m.
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Big River: The Adventures of
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West Windsor, 609-570-3333.
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choreography and staging with
American Sign Language in which
every line and lyric is simultaneously performed in spoken or sung
English as well as ASL. The cast
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Edward T. Cone Concert Series,
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Princeton, 609-734-8228. www.
ias.edu. Cassatt String Quartet
with Muneko Otani and Jennifer
Leshnower on violin, Sarah Adams on viola, and Nicole Johnson
on cello present music by Shostakovich and Ravel, and a New Jersey premiere of Bruce Adolphe’s
“Mary Cassatt: Scenes from Her
Life.” Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Art
Art Exhibit, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. www.mcl.org. “Sniffer
the Maltese,” an exhibit featuring
the eight pound dog created by
Luis de Agustin of West Windsor.
Visit www.snifferthemaltese.com
for information. On view to October 31.
Art Exhibit, South Brunswick
Arts Commission, South Brunswick Municipal Building, 540
Route 522, Monmouth Junction,
732-329-4000. Opening reception
for “Legendary Locations,” an exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of Princeton Nurseries.
On view to January 7. 6:30 to 8
p.m. See story.
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.
Takacs String Quartet, Princeton
University Concerts, Richardson
Auditorium, 609-258-2800. Part
two of the six Bartok string quartets. $20 to $45. 8 p.m.
Spectrum Concerts, Princeton
University, Chapel, 609-2583654. Screening of the silent movie “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
with organ accompaniment by Michael Britt. $10. 9 p.m.
Pop Music
A Day to Remember, Sun National Bank Center, Hamilton Avenue
at Route 129, Trenton, 800-2984200.
www.comcasttix.com.
House Party Tour presented by
Rockstar Energy. $30 to $39. 6:45
p.m.
Good Causes
In the Pink Fashion Show, YWCA
Princeton, Westin Hotel, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4972100. Benefit for the Breast Cancer Resource Center features a
fashion show of fall and winter collections modeled by breast cancer
survivors, their husbands, children, doctors, and nurses. Cocktail reception, silent auction, and
floral centerpieces. Register. $100
to $125. 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Comedy
Billy Garan, Catch a Rising Star,
Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie
Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m.
Julia Scotti and Vince Valentine,
Sarcasm Comedy, Tavern on the
Lake, 101 North Main Street,
Hightstown, 732-SARCASM. New
comedy club hosted by Steve
Trevelise, owner of Sarcasm
Comedy, a comedian, host on
New Jersey 101.5, and former
manager at Catch a Rising Star in
Carnegie Center. Register. $20 for
show, 8 p.m.
Comedy Night, HA Comedy Productions, Rat’s Restaurant, 126
Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609584-7800.
www.heleneangley.
com. Helene Angley of West Windsor hosts her line-up of seasoned
comics including Michael Sommerville from David Letterman and
Dennis Rodney from NBC. 21
plus. Register. $25 to $30 includes
a food discount. 8:30 p.m.
Health
Stroke in an Emergency: Act
F.A.S.T., Princeton HealthCare
System, Plainsboro Recreation
Center, 641 Plainsboro Road,
Literature Alive: TheaterIV presents ‘The
Velveteen Rabbit’ at
Kelsey Theater on Saturday, October 19.
Plainsboro, 888-897-8979. Information about lowering your risk,
the early earning signs, and when
to seek medical attention presented by Nicole A. Kuczinski, RN,
stroke coordinator with University
Medical Center of Princeton at
Plainsboro. 1 p.m.
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children’s Specialized Hospital, 3535
Quakerbridge Road, Suite 400,
Hamilton, 888-244-5373. www.
childrens-specialized.org. “Navigating the Journey,” a workshop for
families with children who have recently been diagnosed. Topics include social concerns, sensory integration, sleep issues, medication,
feeding concerns, improving communication, handling behavior, and
more. Lunch will be served. Register to [email protected]. 9:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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TGIF Lecture Series, Plainsboro
Public Library, 9 Van Doren
Street, 609-275-2897. “Medical
Choice” presented by Dr. David
Barile, medical director of NJ
Goals of Care, includes information on his crusade to match senior
citizens with medical care appropriate to the needs and goals. An
internist and senior care speciality
with Princeton HealthCare, he is
an assistant professor at UMDNJ
School of Medicine. Register.
Free. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Rain Date is November 2
Inside weatherproof tents at Nassau Park Pavilion: Nassau Park
Blvd. [between Target & Panera] off Route 1 South, West Windsor
Wellness
woodworking
painting
drawing
storytelling
crafting
photography
Explore the Realm of Angels,
Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite
635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432.
Presented by Lisa Clonan. Register. $25. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
For more information visit our Website at www.WestWindsorArts.org
609.716.1931 | [email protected]
West Windsor Library, 333 North
Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.
mcl.org. Sing along Pete for all
ages. Register. 10:30 a.m.
The mission of the West Windsor Arts Council (WWAC) is to manage the West Windsor Arts Center and provide professional
quality community arts programming in order to support, educate, inspire and promote the arts and art appreciation.
This event is sponsored by Developers Diversified Realty (DDR), owners/operators of Nassau Park Pavilion, www.ddr.com
with support from Hemant Marathe.
Sports for Causes
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5K Walk and Run, Credit Union of
New Jersey Foundation, Rosedale Park, 414 Federal City Road,
Pennington, 609-538-4061. Ben-
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Medical Choice: Dr.
David Barile discusses
senior care at Plainsboro Library on Friday, October 11.
efit for Anchor House, an organization in Trenton that provides
shelter, counseling, and support
for runaway, homeless, and
abused youths. Register to Sarah
Twiggs at [email protected] or online. $25 includes a t-shirt. 9 a.m.
Saturday
October 12
Recycling
West Windsor Curbside Recycling, MCIA, 609-278-8100. 7 a.m.
School Sports
North Field Hockey. Nottingham.
10 a.m.
North Girls’ Volleyball. At JP Stevens. 11 a.m.
North Boys’ Soccer. Princeton.
1:30 p.m.
At 29, she has
achieved more
than most do
in a lifetime.
Writing from Princeton in 2006. Since then, she
Talking Book and Braille Center,
New Jersey State Library,
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 800792-8322. Fall festival celebrates
blindness awareness month with
technology based products and
services geared to enhance the
lives of those who are visually or
physically impaired and people
with reading disabilities. Keynote
speaker is Mary Jane Clark, moderator of panel discussion with five
authors from New Jersey. Register
by E-mail to [email protected].
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
has built a reputation as a rising star, earning her
the #1 spot on Forbes’ Tech’s Twenty Most Media
Connected Writers in 2010, and landing her on
the 30 Under 30 in Media list in 2012.
A journalist since age 21
Caroline began her career blogging about digital
advertising, social media, entrepreneurship, and
innovation which led to a position as a columnist
for CNET.com in 2007. She has appeared on
national TV and radio as a commentator on
From Stuart to Google
It’s hard to imagine that in 9 short years, Caroline
Classical Music
Caroline McCarthy,
on Mt. Kilimanjaro,
has reached great
heights since
graduating from
Stuart in 2002
went from a Stuart graduate to a leadership role
at Google, but that’s exactly what she did. By
Educating confident leaders
2011, she was Managing Editor of Google’s Think
Stuart is an independent K-12 school founded in 1963 just for girls. We believe that in
Quarterly journal. And in 2012, she became a
developing the mind, body and spirit together, a Stuart education produces young women
Google+ Marketing Manager, working with some
leaders who think critically, creatively and ethically. Our challenging curriculum takes
of the most influential minds in the digital world.
advantage of the way girls learn in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering
Reaching for the top
and math—as well as the arts, humanities and athletics. Stuart graduates go on to become
Being a Stuart graduate means you carry
confident, intelligent and articulate agents for positive change in our world.
with you a responsibility for challenging your
community and yourself. Caroline serves as
Vice Chair of the board of directors at MOUSE,
a nonprofit that empowers inner-city students to
improve their schools through technology. She is
a global ambassador for Ladies Trekking, which
connects women who love the outdoors with
causes in the places where they climb, and in
2013, Caroline climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro.
609.921.2330 • www.stuartschool.org
Saturday Film Series, West
Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609716-1931. Screening of “Monsieur
Lazhar,” 2011. Speaker is Mary L.
Poteau-Tralie, professor in the department of foreign languages and
literatures at Rider University, a
specialist in French culture
through film. $8. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
degrees in History of Science and Creative
as CNBC, Fox Business, BBC America and G4.
Film
English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne
Patterson Center, Monument
Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763.
org. Instruction followed by dance.
$10. 7:30 p.m.
of the Sacred Heart, Caroline McCarthy received
The Early Show, NPR’s Talk of the Nation, as well
West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical presented by the Pennington
Players features a blend of traditional choreography and staging
with American Sign Language in
which every line and lyric is simultaneously performed in spoken or
sung English as well as ASL. The
cast includes both hearing and
deaf actors. $20. 8 p.m.
Dancing
After graduating from Stuart Country Day School
digital media, including NBC’s Today, CBS’
On Stage
Join us for
an Open House
Wednesday
October 16, 6–8 PM
What will you do?
THINK. LEAD. CHANGE.
Thursday
November 7, 9 AM–2 PM
Upcoming Concert, Sinfonietta
Nova, West Windsor Library, West
Windsor, 609-462-4984. www.
sinfoniettanova.org. Introduction
by the West Windsor-based orchestra conducted by Gail H. Lee
before the musicians perform
“Fairy Tales,” a concert including
“Sleeping Beauty” by Tchaikovsky
and “Cinderella” by Rossini, on
Saturday, October 26. 10:30 a.m.
Linking Classical Music with
Painting and Stories, West
Windsor Library, 333 North Post
Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.
org. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Edward T. Cone Concert Series,
Institute for Advanced Study,
Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive,
ias.edu. Cassatt String Quartet
with Muneko Otani and Jennifer
Leshnower on violin, Sarah Adams on viola, and Nicole Johnson
on cello present music by Shostakovich and Ravel, and a New Jersey premiere of Bruce Adolphe’s
“Mary Cassatt: Scenes from Her
Life.” Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Sunday
January 12, 1–3 PM
Girls K-12, Co-ed Preschool/JK • Princeton
Tommy Byrne, It’s a Grind Coffee
House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road,
Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Acoustic pop. 8 p.m.
OCTOBER 11, 2013
SiriOm Singh, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-4377. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Music from “Hobo,” his upcoming album, as well
as songs from “Travel the Light”
and “Guru Dev.” Accompanied by
Samuel Haines on bass, Spencer
Elevins on guitar, and Todd Zieseniss on congas. 8:30 p.m.
World Music
Navratri Raas Garba Celebration, India Foundation of Metropolitan Princeton, Grover Middle
School, 10 Southfield Road, West
Windsor. www.ifmpnj.org. Music
and dancing. Guest singers are
Sharad and Anuja Wala. $10. Email [email protected]. 7 p.m.
Benefit Galas
Princeton Festival Celebrates 10
Years, Morven Museum and
Garden, 55 Stockton Street,
Princeton, 609-759-0379. Live
performances of selections commemorating the festival’s past
nine seasons accompany wine
and hors d’oeuvres for guests.
Proceeds benefit Princeton Festival 2014. $150 to $300. 5 p.m.
Comedy
Billy Garan, Catch a Rising Star,
Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie
Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. www.catcharisingstar.com.
Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Fairs & Festivals
Two Classes, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro,
609-750-7432. “Channel Your
Higher Self,” Conny Jasper, 11
a.m., $25; “Money Breakthrough
Workshop,” an exploration of your
relationship to money with Sangita
Patel, 2 p.m., $22. 11 a.m.
Clean-up Day, Princeton Battlefield Society, Princeton Battlefield, 908-295-3732. www.theprinceton battle field society. com
Volunteer to help clean and restore small portions of the park. 10
a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Youth Program, West Windsor
Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-799-0462.
www.mcl.org.
Healthy Living Workshop: “Only
Water is Sugar Free” for ages 8 to
12. Register. 2 p.m.
For Families
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. Wagon
rides, corn stalk maze, adventure
barn, and music by the Jersey
Corn Pickers. Rain or shine. Food
available. Wine tasting. $5. 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lectures
Introduction to the Music Business, Actors’ NET, 635 North
Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA,
215-295-3694. Workshop by Lindsay Rush, a songwriter and music
executive. She will walk through
the steps of a career as a recording artist. Register. $20. 1 p.m.
Hometown Harvest Fair, Hightstown, Downtown, 609-4909700. Walking tours of the historic
district, open house tours of businesses, art work, pony rides, petting zoo, pedal boats on the lake,
chili tasting contest, barbecue
competition, train displays, trolley
rides, and ducky derby. Rain or
shine. Anker performs at 1:15 p.m.
Ragtime Relics with Karl Dentino,
John Sudia, and Ray Fyhr performs at 12:30 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Cultural Festival, Mercer County
Cultural and Heritage, Mercer
County Park, West Windsor, 609278-2712. Celebrate diverse cultures through traditional food, cultural music, and dance performances. Work by artists exploring
the art heritage of culture. Stage 1:
Spook Handy Band at 12:15 p.m.;
Arturo Romay and Sabrasongo at
1:30 p.m.; Broken Shillelaghs at
2:45 p.m.; Ecco Del Sur at 4 p.m.;
Odessa Klezmer Band at 5:15
p.m. Stage 2: Echo A Cappella at
11:45 a.m. Tehani Mid East and
Polynesia Dance Company at
noon; Prerna School of Indian
Dance at 1 p.m.; Shen Yun Promotions at 2:15 p.m.; Recordando Mi
Tierra at 3:30 p.m.; Trenton Hellenic Dance at 4:45 p.m.; and
Tchaka Fro at 5 p.m. Rain date is
Sunday, October 13. Free admission and parking. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Postponed to October 19.
Faith
Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Institute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton,
732-604-4135. Discussion, meditation, and Indian vegetarian luncheon. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. 2 p.m.
Farm Markets
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train
Station, 609-933-4452. Produce,
flowers, baked goods, and music.
Paul H. Magid, author of “Lifting
the Wheel of Kharma.” Music by
Barry Wassermann and Alan
Stein. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wellness
Teacher Appreciation, Elements
Massage, 352 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609799-1110. Hand, foot, and chair
massages. Refreshments. Register. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Mind and Meditation, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-799-0462. Breathing techniques and guided meditation presented by the Art of Living Foundation. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
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In the Pink: The fashion
show to benefit the
Princeton YWCA’s
Breast Cancer Resource
Center takes place Friday, October 11, at the
Westin Princeton. Director Paula Flory, left,
poses with this year’s
models including Estelle
Meltzer of West Windsor,
and Esha and her mom,
Kashmiraa Raman, of
Princeton Junction.
History
Pirate Cheer Clinic, High School
South, 346 Clarksville Road,
West Windsor. A new dance,
cheers, and stunts presented by
cheerleaders for ages four to
eighth grade. Performance for
family and friends at noon. Registration includes a shirt and refreshments. Walk-ins welcome. $30. Email [email protected] for
information. Participants are invited to perform a cheer at the Pink
Out football game on Friday, October 18. 9 a.m.
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Educator Event, Barnes & Noble,
MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. “Music Appreciation
and Why Keeping the Fine Arts in
Our Schools is Crucial” presented
by John Enz and Ken Carter of
WW-P’s music department. 6 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning
Basin Park, Alexander Road,
Princeton, 609-638-6552. Threemile walk on towpath. Free. 10 a.m.
Family Nature Programs, New
Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro
Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road,
Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. “Fabulous Colors in the Fall Forest.”
Register. Free. 3:30 p.m.
Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour Company, Witherspoon and Nassau
streets, 609-902-3637. $20. 8
p.m.
Singles
Dance and Social, Professional
and Business Singles Network,
Westin Hotel, Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro, 610-384-5544. Salsa
dance instruction with Vivian from
7 to 8 p.m. No partner needed. Celebrate PBSN’s 32nd birthday with
a dance party and social featuring
music by DJ Bill. Music includes
oldies, motown, disco, big dance,
and more. Ages 40 plus. Cash bar.
$14 with reservation; $18 at the
door. 6:45 p.m.
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BY JACQUELYN PILLSBURY
Lee Kwon has been in the dry cleaning business for over 30 years. Last
year he opened Lee’s Dry Cleaners,
his third dry cleaning business, in the
newly renovated Windsor Plaza, home
of the former Acme Shopping Center.
The Windsor Plaza is conveniently
located less than a mile from the Princeton Junction train station. Lee’s Dry
Cleaners offers same day dry cleaning.
Drop off your clothes in the morning
before catching your train, and pick
them up at the end of your day. They
are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Lee’s Dry Cleaners expertly handles
all of your dry cleaning needs. They
confidently clean all types of clothing and fabric. They also clean bigger
household items such as drapes, blankets and comforters.
In addition to dry cleaning, they also
provide alterations to make your favorite outfits fit you just right. All repairs
and alterations are handled on-site by
their experts.
Mention this story and receive 20%
off of your dry cleaning services.
Bring them your toughest cleaning
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Lee’s Dry Cleaners, Windsor Plaza, 64
Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction. Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sundays.
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exhibit of formal pen and ink pieces and imaginative cartoons by
David Olson, a resident of Plainsboro and a teacher of special education at High School North. On
view to October 23. 2 to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Choral Reading, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 50
Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609587-7123. Patrick Gardner conducts chorus, orchestra, and soloists in Brahms “Requiem.” All singers are invited to join. No auditions.
Refreshments. $10. 4 to 7 p.m.
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activities, and more. Rain or shine.
Portion of proceeds from food and
activity sales benefit the Trenton
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Wellness
Massage, 352 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609799-1110. www.touchofelements.
com/westwindsor. Hand, foot, and
chair massages. Refreshments.
Register. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
History
West Windsor History Museum,
Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck Farmstead, 50
Southfield Road, West Windsor,
609-799-1278. The new history
museum features a self-guided
tour of the one room school house,
Dutch English barn, and wagon
house. The farm and school houses are fully furnished and the
barns have several agricultural
displays. The environment education exhibit will open in the fall. All
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Monday
October 14
Columbus Day. Postal and bank
holiday.
School Sports
North Field Hockey. Allentown. 4
p.m.
North Girls’ Tennis. Steinert. 4
p.m.
North Girls’ Volleyball. Bishop
George Ahr. 4 p.m.
South Field Hockey. Lawrence. 4
p.m.
For Families
South Girls’ Volleyball. At Mother
Seton Regional. 5:15 p.m.
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. www.
terhuneorchards.com.
Wagon
barn, and music by Tom & Jerry.
Rain or shine. Food available.
Wine tasting. $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Literati
Lectures
Workshop, Astrological Society
of Princeton, Plainsboro Public
Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609924-4311. www.aspnj.org. Peter
Dawson presents a talk. Register.
$10. 2 p.m.
Educator Event, Barnes & Noble,
MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. www.bn.com. “Keeping
Fit with Miss Amy,” author and advocate. 5 p.m.
Sports
Soccer Tournament, Hamilton
Township, Mercer County Park,
West Windsor, 609-587-1756. 8
a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Memory Walk, Alzheimer’s Association, Educational Testing Service, 660 Rosedale Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-1180. www.
alznj.org. Three-mile walk, entertainment, information, a tribute
ceremony, refreshments, and
prizes. Music by M.E.R.K. Band.
Paul “Cubby” Bryant from KTU radio will be there. Rain or shine.
Register. 9 a.m. to noon.
Poets at the Library, Princeton
Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529.
Readers are Peter Murphy, author
of “Stubborn Child” and “Thorough
and Efficient;” and Carolina Morales, author of “Bride of Frankenstein and other Poems,” “In Nancy
Drew’s Shadow,” and “Dear Monster.” Open mic follows. Free. 7:30
p.m.
Mental Health
Support
Group,
Princeton
PFLAG, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer
Parents support parents and their
children who are coping with the
pressures and misunderstandings
associated with being gay, lesbian, transgender, or gender variant
people. E-mail murphy8812@aol.
com. 7 to 9 p.m.
Wellness
Massage, 352 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609799-1110. Hand, foot, and chair
massages. Refreshments. Register. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
For Families
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. Wagon
barn, and music by Jay Smarr.
Rain or shine. Food available.
Wine tasting. $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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FALL SALE
Carrie: The musical
comes to Kelsey Theater,
weekends October 18 to
27. Carrie, played by
Lindsey Krier, is pictured seated in the chair.
Standing, from left, Kristen Kane of Plainsboro,
Haley Ackerman, Tiffany
Dydack, Alec Kass,
Caitlin Sprang and Dan
Johnson; seated from
left, Donte Wilder, Katie
Wicka, and Frankie Cafalone.
50% OFF
Pop Music
Lectures
Careers in Transition Group, Human Resources Management
Association, Hyatt Regency,
West Windsor, 609-844-0200. Careers in Transition group meets at
4:30 p.m. Dinner meeting features
“How to Break Down Silos: How
HR Professionals Can Engage
Teams and Spur Innovation” presented by Jody Wood, director of
JW Actors Studio and Play for
Success. Register. $50. 4:30 p.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
http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday
October 15
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 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Good Causes
Scrabble Challenge, Boys &
Girls Club of Mercer County,
Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line
Road, Princeton, 609-392-3191.
Pasta dinner and wine. Scrabble
players of all skill levels are invited
to participate. Register. $85 benefits the after school programs.
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Wellness
Angel Meditation Circle, Center
for Relaxation and Healing, 666
Plainsboro Road, Suite 635,
Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Presented by Mary Armstrong. Register. $25. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.
mcl.org. Toddler story and craft.
Register. 10:30 a.m.
College Admissions
Seminar
College Admissions Seminar,
West
Windsor-Plainsboro
School District, High School
North, 609-716-5000. 6:30 p.m.
Municipal Meeting
West Windsor Council, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400.
www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m.
School Sports
North Boys’ Soccer. At Lawrence.
4 p.m.
North Girls’ Soccer. Lawrence. 4
p.m.
North Girls’ Volleyball. At Mother
Seton Regional. 4 p.m.
South Boys’ Soccer. Hightstown.
4 p.m.
South Cross Country. At Washington Crossing. 4 p.m.
South Girls’ Soccer. At Hightstown. 4 p.m.
South
Girls’
Tennis.
Cadawalder Park. 4 p.m.
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At
North Cross Country. At Washington Crossing. 4:15 p.m.
South Girls’ Volleyball. At East
Brunswick. 5:15 p.m.
On Stage
The White Snake, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. Drama by Mary Zimmerman. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
International Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Riverside
School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic dances. Beginners welcome. Lesson
followed by dance. No partner
needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m.
Live Music
Keith Franklin Jazz Group, Witherspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon
6:30 to 10 p.m.
For Teens
Playwright’s Workshop, Arts
Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777.
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Ages 14 to 18 explore ways to create drama from everyday life with
James Christy, a playwright and
artist in residence. Register. Tuesdays through November 5. Free. 4
to 5:30 p.m.
Lectures
Spotlight on the Humanities: Philosophy, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,
609-924-8822. “Philosophy and
the Law” presented by Douglas
Husak, professor of philosophy at
Rutgers University, author of
“Drugs and Rights and “Overcriminalization,” and is editor-in-chief of
the journals “Law and Philosophy”
and “Criminal Law and Philosophy.” Noon.
Holocaust Genocide Resource
Center, Mercer College Student
Center, Second floor of the library
building, 1200 Old Trenton Road,
www.mccc.edu. “Human Trafficking: A Violation of Human Freedom,” a panel discussion featuring
experts in the field. Free. 4 p.m.
Science Lectures
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Forrestal Campus, 100
Stellarator Road, Plainsboro, 609243-2484. “HEP/ Particle Astrophysics Special Seminar” presented by Stefano Ragazzi. 2 p.m.
Crafts
Getting to Know Your Sewing
Machine, West Windsor Library,
333 North Post Road, 609-7990462. Workshop covers the basics
of threading a needle, threading a
bobbin, machine needles, and
stitches. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Socials
Meeting, Rotary Club of Plainsboro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1
South, North Brunswick, 732-3989033. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday
October 16
Special General Election for U.S.
Senate.
Municipal Meeting
West Windsor Planning Board,
Municipal building, Room A,
609-799-2400. 7 p.m.
Rider Furniture.com
4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ • 609-924-0147
School Sports
North Field Hockey. Robbinsville.
4 p.m.
South Field Hockey. Hopewell
Valley. 4 p.m.
North vs. South Girls’ Tennis. At
South. 4 p.m.
North vs. South Girls’ Volleyball.
At South. 5:15 p.m.
On Stage
The White Snake, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. Drama by Mary Zimmerman based on a Chinese fable. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Open House, MR Square Dance
Club, Grace St. Paul’s Church
Parish Hall, 3715 East State Street
Extension, Hamilton, 609-8441140. A series of progressive dances follows. No experience needed.
Free with registration. 7:30 p.m.
Wonderful Wednesdays
5:30-7:30 pm
Musical Ensembles for Infants
through 8th grade
Dinner at 6:15
See popnj.org for more information.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson
Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30
p.m.
Sunday Worship
8:30 and 11 am
Christian Education at 9:45am
Everyone is welcome.
Literati
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, 185 Nassau
Donald Margulies, a playwright
and guest speaker for “Jewish
Identity and Performance in the
U.S.,” discusses his work and career with Jill Dolan. Margulies received the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for
drama. 1:30 p.m.
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) • Pastor Peter Froehlke
177 Princeton Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction • 609.799.1753
Relive History...
Chesterfield Township
Celebrates Our 325th Anniversary
Cheste
Celebrates Orfield Township
r 325th Anniversar y
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2013 •u10:00am-4:00pm
All events take place in
Historic Crosswicks Village, NJ
FAMILY FUN FESTIVITIES:
Pottery Making Black Smithing Basket Making
Yarn Spinning Needle Work Quill Pen Making
Open-hearth Cooking Antique Farm Equipment
Meet George Washington & Ben Franklin
Join the Parade along Main Street Crosswicks
History
Talks on Lenni Lenape,
SATURDAY,
OCTOBER
26, 2013
led by the Old Barracks Fife & Drum Corps
Quakers
&
the
Underground Railroad
10:00am – 4:00pm
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
www.ChesterfieldTwpHistoricalSoc.org
Starting at 10:00am at the Chesterfield Township
Historical Society Museum on Ward Avenue, Crosswicks NJ
Be part of the unveiling of the historic Skykesville 38 star American flag
DAY’S FESTIVITIES:
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OCTOBER 16
SCHOOL BAND RENTALS
LOW RATES
clarinet • flute • trumpet • sax
violin • cello • trombone
LESSONS
Author Event, Barnes & Noble,
MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. www.bn.com. Anysia
Kiel, author of “Discovering the
Medium Within.” 7 p.m.
Live Music
farringtonsmusic.com
Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing
Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919.
Sign up begins at 6:45. 6:45 p.m.
Montgomery Shopping Center
609-924-8282
Princeton Jct. 609-897-0032
Hightstown 609-448-7170
World Music
JUNCTION BARBER SHOP
33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Princeton Jct NJ 08550
Traditional
Barber Shop
Serving Our
Neighbors
Since 1992
Tuesday - Friday
10am - 6pm
Saturday
8:30am - 4pm
No appointment Walk-in service
609-799-8554 • junctionbarbershop.com
Michelle Nagai, Arts Council of
Princeton, 102 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8777. “Songs on
the Theme of Knowing,” an installation and performance that had its
Japanese premiere in 2012. tba
p.m.
Good Causes
Information Sessions, CASA for
Children of Mercer and Burlington counties, 1450 Parkside Avenue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-4340050. Seeking potential volunteer
advocates to learn about the
30-hour training program. Court
Appointed Special Advocates is a
non-profit organization committed
to speaking up in court for the best
interests of children who have
been removed from their homes
due to abuse and neglect. Call to
register for training session. 5:30
p.m.
Gardens
Gardening Q&A, Mercer County
Connection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-890-9800. “Winter Injury and Protection of Ornamentals”
presented by Barbara Bromley.
Register. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Health
Blood Drive, New Jersey Blood
Services, MarketFair, 3535 Route
1, West Windsor, 800-933-2566.
Universal donors, people with O
negative blood, are encouraged to
donate. All presenting donors receive a red Super Community
Blood Drive wristband and the opportunity to enter for a chance to
win two tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. 1 to 7 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association, RWJ
Center for Health and Wellness,
3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-396-6788. www.alz.
org. Free. 6 p.m.
Meeting, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Cancer Institute of
New Jersey, 2575 Klockner Road,
Hamilton, 917-692-5705. www.
pancan.org/newjersey.
E-mail
[email protected] for
information about the nationwide
network of people dedicated to advancing research, supporting patients, and creating hope for those
affected with pancreatic cancer.
7:30 p.m.
For Men Only
Central Jersey Men’s Support
Group, West Windsor, 732-2774775. A group of middle-aged men
meet in homes to talk about their
lives,
careers,
relationships,
health, and more. Men going
through divorce are welcome. Email [email protected]
for information. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Windsor Farm
Pumpkin Festival
Haunted
Hayrides
O
ct., 4 & 5,
11 &
18-19, 25 12,
-26
*Rain Date Oct. 20th
Wellness
Channeled Teaching of Dzar,
Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite
635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432.
www.relaxationandhealing.com.
Presented by Gary and Mary
O’Brien. Register. $30. 7 p.m.
October 12 and 13 10:00am - 4:00pm
• Hayrides
• Clown
• Cartoon Characters
• Pumpkin Picking
• Pony Rides
School and Groups
• Live Band
• Face Painting & Sand Art
• Petting Zoo
• Moonwalk
• Refreshments
Life Coaching for Women, West
Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.
org. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket
Foundation, 354 Stockton Street,
drumthwacket.org. New Jersey
governor’s official residence.
Group tours are available. Registration required. $5 donation. 1
p.m.
Parties
Pumpkin Patch Hayride
Book a weekend trip
Hayrides
to the Pumpkin Patch
Windsor Farm
1202 Windsor Road • West Windsor, NJ 08550
Edinburg
Come out and enjoy a weekday
trip to the Pumpkin Patch
Open to the public on Sept. 28-29, Oct. 5-6,
Weekdays, 10am-4pm
weekends only from
19-20, 26-27
by reservation only.
10am-4pm.
Call for availability.
*Bridge is out on Old Trenton Road*
609-443-9379
Windsor Rd.
Bridge Out
Old Trenton
Road
30
Church St.
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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.
Rt.
130
For Parents
Breastfeeding Support, La Leche
League of Princeton, Plainsboro
Library, 9 Van Doren Street,
Plainsboro, 609-799-1302. Information and support for mothers
and expectant mothers. Babies
are welcome. Free. 10 a.m.
School’s In Session: All
are welcome to tour the
new West Windsor History Museum at Schenk
Farmstead on Sunday,
October 13.
Lectures
CBC
Business
Networking
Group, Congregation Beth
Chaim, 329 Village Road East,
www.bethchaim.org. “Economics
and Business in West Windsor”
presented by Mayor Shing-Fu
Hsueh. Breakfast. E-mail [email protected] for information. 7:30 a.m.
Assistance for First Time Homebuyers, Mercer County, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick
Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-9896858. www.mercercounty.org. Information about the mortgage process. Mercer County offers a first
time homebuyer program to assist
income eligible applicants by contributing up to $7,000 toward down
payment and closing costs. 6:30
p.m.
Financial Planning Seminar,
Friendship Circle of Greater
Mercer, Princeton area, 609-6837240. www.mercerfriends.com.
For families with children and
adults with special needs. Led by a
lawyer and representatives specializing in special needs planning
and trusts. Register. 8 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Stuart Country Day
School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, 609-921-2330. www.stuartschool.org. Co-ed pre school and
junior kindergarten. Register. 6 to
8 p.m.
Citizenship Workshop
Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van
Doren Street, 732-777-1940.
www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Topics
include eligibility requirements,
how to file, where to file, the cost,
what to expect at the INS interview, how to file petitions for family
members, and more. Debby Alter,
director of immigrant and refugee
services at Middlesex County’s
Jewish Family and Vocational Services, will review completed applications and help with test preparation. 6:30 p.m. See story.
For Seniors
Lunch and Learn, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne
Patterson Building, 45 Stockton
Street,
609-924-7108.
www.
princetonsenior.org. “Putting it Together: How Professional Theater
is Made” presented by Adam Immerwahr, associate artistic director of McCarter Theater Center. A
freelance director, he serves as
resident director at Passage Theater and the artistic director of OnStage. He will talk about how a
show comes together from picking
a project and assembling a creative team, descriptions of a director, producer, and dramaturg; and
the process to opening night and
beyond. Bring a dairy or parve
lunch. Beverages and desserts
provided. Register. Free. Noon.
OCTOBER 11, 2013
THE NEWS
Art in West Windsor
and Plainsboro
P
lainsboro Library presents an exhibit of
acrylic and mixed media paintings, handmade jewelry, hand painted silk scarves, and
crafts created by Vasundhara Bharatiya, a
Plainsboro resident. The exhibit, rich with
traditional Indian imagery, coincides with
the annual Diwali workshops. An art reception will be held on Thursday, October 24,
from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bharatiya’s paintings are heavily textured
— giving them a slightly 3 D effect — and
incorporate a variety of materials such as
sand, beads, and threads. The artist is selftaught, and she credits her late mother with
her art instruction and guidance.
Bharatiya has lived in Plainsboro for the
past five years with her husband and two
children, who are students in the WW-P
school system. She sells her art through Artemis Boutique in Forrestal Village and also
creates custom artwork for her clients. The
exhibit is on view to November 20.
This year, Diwali workshops will include
activities such as decorating clay diyas and
making paper lanterns, henna design application, and instruction on how to wear a sari.
They will take place on the third floor from
5:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Diwali Celebration, Plainsboro Public
Library, 9 Van Doren Street. Thursday, October 24, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. An evening of
art and Diwali workshops includes an opening reception for the art of Vasundhara
Bharatiya. Free. 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro.
David Olson, a teacher of special education teacher at High School North and a
Plainsboro resident for 17 years, also has an
exhibit. His collection features formal pen
and ink pieces as well as imaginative cartoons that display detail and style. An art reception will be held on Sunday, October 13,
from 2 to 4 p.m. The show is on view to October 23.
Olson experiments with what he calls the
“jazz” — the possibilities of the free flow of
line and form. He works with graphite, colored pencil, pastels, and pen and ink, and his
favorite subjects include people, old barns,
and his own characters.
Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library,
9 Van Doren Street. Sunday, October 13, 2 to
4 p.m. Opening reception for an exhibit of
formal pen and ink pieces and imaginative
cartoons by David Olson. On view to October 23. 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/
plainsboro.
Artists from West Windsor and Plainsboro
exhibit in “Legendary Locations,” a juried
show at South Brunswick Gallery. The meet
the artists reception is Friday, October 11,
from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The theme embraces works related to locations where events occurred, who was
there, the architecture, and what happened.
Works inspired by the Mapleton Preserve in
Kingston were especially welcomed, as the
Friends of the Princeton Nursery Lands is
celebrating the 100th anniversary of the
founding of Princeton Nurseries. Exhibiting
artists include Tari Pantaleo and Ellen Ve-
Plainsboro’s Annual
Fall Stream Cleanup
den of Plainsboro, and Gerald Spieldman
of West Windsor.
Art Exhibit, South Brunswick Arts
Commission, South Brunswick Municipal
Building, 540 Route 522, Monmouth Junction. Friday, October 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Opening reception for “Legendary Locations,” an
exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of
Princeton Nurseries. On view to January 7.
732-329-4000.
Art All Around: Clockwise
from top left, ‘Climbing Out’
by David Olson, ‘Sunset Peacock’ by Vasundhara Bharatiya, ‘Twisted Sister’ by Tari
Pantaleo, and artists Bharatiya and Olson.
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OCTOBER 11, 2013
Thursday
October 17
School Sports
North Boys’ Soccer. Nottingham.
4 p.m.
North Girls’ Soccer. At Nottingham. 4 p.m.
South Boys’ Soccer. At Robbinsville. 4 p.m.
Spooky Fun for All
T
wo weekends of Halloween
plays for children will take the
stage at the West Windsor library
from Friday, October 18, to Sunday, October 27. Performers range
in age from 9 to adult and are mostly from the Mercer County area.
The plays are recommended for
ages nine and older.
Michael Kerr, the head reference librarian at the library, directs
all of the plays. He has worked at
the West Windsor branch for nine
years and this is his seventh consecutive year presenting Halloween plays. Three short plays, “The
Box of Secrets,” “Bloody Massie,”
and “The Halloween Party,” will be
performed the first weekend.
His newest play, “The Revenants,” will be on stage the second
weekend. “It’s a story about a
10-year-old girl who comes back
from the dead and the problems she
has being accepted by her friends
and family as she tries to find her
place in the world,” Kerr says.
Actors include West Windsor
residents Isabelle Bannon, Molly
Blake, Jason Carroll, Marisa Carroll, Evan Chartock, Ryan DeSalvo, Divyansh Devnani, Sarah Hu,
Amani Larkin, Casey Larkin, Sophia Lennox, Anisa Patel, Shagun
Rath, Matthew Rossi, Lakshmi
The Revenants: From
left are Marisa Carroll,
Sophia Lennox, Molly
Blake, and Sarah Hu,
all of West Windsor.
Sinha, Vaishnavi Vednere, Jai Wilkins, and Jiya Wit.
The playfest is sponsored by the
Friends of the West Windsor Library. Admission is free. Doors
open 20 minutes before show time.
E-mail [email protected].
“The kids in the plays are very
dedicated and always work hard at
getting into their roles,” Kerr says.
“It is always a lot of fun working
with them and I like to think they
will take this experience and have
more confidence when they try for
roles in bigger productions.”
— Lynn Miller
Halloween Play Festival, West
Road. Register. Free. 609-7990462. www.mcl.org.
The Box of Secrets, Bloody
Massie, and The Halloween Party,
Friday and Saturday, October 18
and 19, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 3 p.m.
The Revenants, Friday and Saturday, October 25 and 26, 8 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, October 26
and 27, 3 p.m.
South Girls’ Soccer. Robbinsville.
4 p.m.
On Stage
The White Snake, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787.
www.mccarter.org.
Drama by Mary Zimmerman
based on a Chinese fable. 7:30
p.m.
Art
Art Exhibit, Princeton Day
School, The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-6700. www.pds.org.
Reception for “Extravagant Media,” an exhibit featuring the works
by visual arts and design faculty.
On view to November 15. Noon to
1:30 p.m.
Dancing
Argentine Tango, Viva Tango,
Suzanne Patterson Center, 45
Stockton Street, Princeton, 609948-4448. vivatango.org. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons. No partner needed. $12 includes refreshments. 8 p.m.
Literati
Workshop for Writers, Barnes &
Noble, 869 Route 1 South, North
Brunswick, 732-545-7966. “Writing From Life,” an experiential
workshop presented by Dan Aubrey, editor of U.S.1’s Preview
section. Open to all adults interested in connecting writing to their
own thoughts and words. Register
by E-mail to [email protected].
Refreshments. 7 a.m.
Author Event, Labyrinth Books,
122 Nassau Street Princeton,
609-497-1600. Jill Dolan, author
of “The Feminist Spectator in Action,” a book based on her blog,
“The Feminist Spectator.” 6 p.m.
Thinking Allowed Series, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-9249529. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Ruth Wisse, author of “No Joke:
Making Jewish Humor.” 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Faculty Series, Westminster
Conservatory, Niles Chapel,
Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61
Nassau Street, Princeton, 609921-2663. www.rider.edu. Concert by faculty members, Kevin
Willois on flute and Kyu-Jung
Rhee on piano. Free. 12:15 p.m.
Go Team Go: Cheerleaders present a clinic
for ages 4 through
eighth grade at High
School South on Saturday, October 12.
Meeting, 55-Plus, Jewish Center
of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street,
609-896-2923. www.princetonol.
com. “Elections Upon Elections”
presented by Charlie Stile,
NorthJersey.com. $3 donation. 10
a.m.
School
Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill
Coffee House, 335 Princeton
Hightstown Road, West Windsor,
609-716-8771. 7 p.m.
Lights on Afterschool, West
Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education, Millstone River
School, Plainsboro, 609-7165030. www.ww-p.org. A glimpse at
the district’s afterschool program
created to keep kids safe, help
working families, and inspire
learning. 6 to 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Singles
Live Music
Take a Tour, Good Grief, 12 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-4986674. www.good-grief.org. Introduction of the mission, programs,
and facilities. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Benefit Galas
Cocktails for a Cause, Dress for
Success Mercer County, Greenacres Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville,
609-896-4112. Benefit evening
with open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and entertainment.
Honorees are Palmer Square Management and Women on a Mission. Register. $125. 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Wellness
Understand the Spirit World and
Paranormal Investigation, Center for Relaxation and Healing,
666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635,
Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Presented by Rich Braconi. Register.
$55. 6:30 p.m.
Advances in Breast Cancer
Treatments, Princeton HealthCare System, Breast Health Center, 300B Princeton-Hightstown
Road, East Windsor, 888-8978979. Presentation by Margaret L.
Crivello, MD, includes information
about breast cancer surgery, treatments, and screening tools. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.
mcl.org. Picture books and craft at
10:30 a.m. Art at 4 p.m. Register.
Lectures
Women’s Leadership Conference, Princeton Chamber, Marriott at Forrestal, 100 College
Road East, Plainsboro, 609-9241776. Second annual women’s
conference in central New Jersey.
Keynote speakers include Virginia
Long, former justice New Jersey
Supreme Court; Teena Cahill, a
humorist, author, and radio personality; Eileen Martinson, CEO
Sparta; Pam Mount, Terhune Orchards; and Susan Rappaport,
CEO American List Council. Register. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Widows Support Group, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-2522362. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Susan M. Friedman facilitates.
Call to register. 11:30 a.m.
For Men Only
Man to Man Talks, Panera Bread,
136 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-915-5873. “NJ Men’s Better
Marriage and Relationship” group
to discuss relationship issues and
solutions to have the best marriage possible. Facilitated by
Steve Schloss, author of “The
Man’s Secret to a Happy and Sexy
Marriage in Less Than 10 Minutes
a Day” and blogger at www.
mantomantalks.com. 7 p.m.
Friday
October 18
School Sports
North Girls’ Tennis. At Notre
Dame. 4 p.m.
South Girls’ Tennis. At Veteran’s
Park. 4 p.m.
South Girls’ Volleyball. At Bishop
George Ahr. 5:15 p.m.
South Football. Burlington Township. 7 p.m.
On Stage
Carrie: The Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road,
West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical based on Stephen King’s
novel presented by Pierrot Productions. Kristen Kane of Plainsboro portrays Rhoda. $20. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance. 8 p.m.
www.mccarter.org.
based on a Chinese fable. 8 p.m.
OCTOBER 11, 2013
Family Theater
Comedy
Good Causes
Road, 609-799-0462. “The Box of
Secrets,” “Bloody Massie,” and
“The Halloween Party.” For ages 9
and up. Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Don Jamieson and Chris Johnston, Sarcasm Comedy, Tavern
on the Lake, 101 North Main
Street, Hightstown, 732-SARCASM. New comedy club hosted
by Steve Trevelise, owner of Sarcasm Comedy, a comedian, host
on New Jersey 101.5, and former
manager at Catch a Rising Star.
Register. $20 for show, 8 p.m.
Mazie Mae’s Annual Ruff-Toberfest, Mid Atlantic Bulldog Rescue, Tall Cedars Picnic Grove, 245
Sawmill Road, Yardville, 609-4755284. Dog fun walk, dog costume
contest, adoptable pets, music,
vendors, and more. Food available. Benefit for bulldog rescue.
Well behaved and healthy dogs
are welcome. $15. E-mail [email protected] for information. Noon to 5 p.m.
Film
World Premiere, I Grew Up in
Princeton, Princeton High School,
151 Moore Street, Princeton.
www. igrewupinprinceton. com.
Documentary originally conceived
of as a video journal for the 40 year
reunion of Princeton High School’s
Class of 1973, Brad Mays, who
was raised in West Windsor, began his interview process with
graduates from the class. $10 to
$12. 8 p.m. See story.
Art
Gallery Exhibit, Peddie School,
Mariboe Gallery, Hightstown, 609490-7550. Opening reception for
exhibit of works by Tayarisha Poe,
Class of 2008; and Kerry Adams,
Class of 2000. 6:30 to 8 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.
Literati
Lewis Center for the Arts, Princeton University, 185 Nassau
Christine Tobin, an Irish jazz singer, presents “Sailing to Byzantium,” a musical performance of
poems by W.B. Yeats. In conjunction with the Fund for Irish Studies.
Free. 4:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Faculty Recital, New School for
Music Study, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Princeton,
609-921-2900. Rebecca Pennington and Todd Van Kekerix perform
music featured in the movies.
Free. 7 p.m.
Folk Music
Anne Hills, Princeton Folk Music
Society, Christ Congregation
Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton,
609-799-0944.
www.
princetonfolk.org. Contemporary
folk music. $20. 8:15 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Jesse Fischer, Arts Council of
Princeton, 102 Witherspoon
Street,
609-924-8777.
www.
artscouncilofprinceton.org. Born
and raised in Princeton, his music
features jazz, soul, and pop.
Fischer and Soul Cycle demonstration how to use a vocoder in
modern jazz. $10. 8 p.m.
World Music
Vieux Farka Toure, McCarter
Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787.
www.mccarter.org.
West African guitar. $40. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Annual Wine and Food Tasting,
PEI Kids, Ronson Aviation Hangar, Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing, 609-695-3739. www.peikids.
org. Food from area restaurants
and caterers, domestic and international wines. Collectible and exotic cars and aircrafts on display.
Register. $60; $100 for two. 6:30
p.m.
Comedy
Davin Rosenblatt, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.
com. 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. Guest comedians include
Oscar October, Ron Kelley, and
Paul Spratt. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Family Nature Programs, New
Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro
Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road,
Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. “Hunter’s Moon Hike.” Register. $5.
Note time. 6:30 p.m.
Colleges
Open House, Westminster Choir
College, Williamson Hall, Princeton, 609-924-7416. For students
at the beginning of their college
search as well as for seniors ready
to apply and audition. Register. 1
to 5 p.m.
Socials
Princeton Chapter, Gotham City
Networking, Eno Terra, Route 27,
Kingston, 609-688-9853. Program
and lunch. Register. $35. 12:15
p.m.
Saturday
October 19
School Sports
North Girls’ Soccer. At Monroe. 10
a.m.
North Girls’ Volleyball. South
Brunswick. 10 a.m.
North Football. At Steinert. 1 p.m.
On Stage
The White Snake, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. Drama by Mary Zimmerman based on a Chinese fable. 3 and 8 p.m.
www.kelseytheater.net. Musical
based on Stephen King’s novel
presented by Pierrot Productions.
$20. 8 p.m. and midnight.
Family Theater
The Velveteen Rabbit, Kelsey
Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical presented by Theater IV is
based on the book by Margery
Williams. $12. 2 and 4 p.m.
Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.
org. “The Box of Secrets,” “Bloody
Massie,” and “The Halloween Party.” For ages 9 and up. Register.
Free. 3 and 8 p.m.
Art
Autumn Arts Afternoon, West
Windsor Arts Council, Nassau
Park Pavilion, West Windsor, 609716-1931. Hands-on visual arts
festival presented by local artists
who share their talent and expertise. Each artist will interact with
the public and give everyone an
opportunity to explore new and different visual art media or techniques. Free. Raindate is Saturday, November 2. 1 to 4 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Cecile McLorin Salvant, McCarter Theater, Berlind, 91 University
Place, 609-258-2787. Jazz singer.
$55. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Laurie Davis, It’s a Grind Coffee
House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road,
Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Acoustic pop. 8 p.m.
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Benefit Galas
Celebration of Life, American
Cancer Society, Westin Hotel,
Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732951-6307. www.cancer.org. Honorees include the Bank of Princeton and Rachel Dultz, M.D. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing. Register. $225. 6 to 11 p.m.
Comedy
Davis Rosenblatt, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.
com. Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30
p.m.
Faith
Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Institute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton,
732-604-4135. Discussion, meditation, and Indian vegetarian luncheon. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. 2 p.m.
Farm Markets
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train
Station, 609-933-4452. Produce,
flowers, baked goods, and music.
Nishan Patel, author of “The Art of
Growth: Art Anthology,” featuring
students from High Schools North
and South; and Eveylyn Sylvan,
author of “Sammy’s New Home.”
Music by Straight on Red. 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.
Wellness
Mind and Meditation, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-799-0462. Breathing techniques and guided meditation presented by the Art of Living Foundation. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Walk for Hearing
H
earing Loss Association of
America’s sixth annual Garden State-NJ Walk4Hearing is taking place on Sunday, October 20, in
Mercer County Park West. Hundreds of New Jersey volunteers
will participate in the 5K walk so
that people of all ages — from babies to seniors — can get the programs, support, and services they
need to meet the challenges of
hearing loss.
One of the volunteers is Julie
Troger, a Plainsboro resident for 23
years. “This is the second year that
I am involved with the Walk for
Hearing,” she says. “It is a wonderful day to help raise money and
awareness for those with hearing
loss.”
Born and raised in New York
City, she graduated from Oneonta
State College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She
received a dual master’s degree in
deaf education and teaching the
handicapped from Boston University. She then graduated from
Union County College as a certified educational interpreter. She is
an educational interpreter in Hamilton Township.
“I became involved with DBLNJ
(the Deaf Blind League of New Jer-
Can You Hear Me Now?
Participants in last
year’s Walk4Hearing
stroll through Mercer
County Park.
sey) during my course work at
UCC,” she says. “I have been active in the organization for the past
six years and now hold the membership chair position.”
The event provides education
about hearing loss, helps erase the
stigma associated with it, and raises funds for programs and services.
“Hearing loss is largely misunderstood, although it is a significant
public health issue that is third in
line nationally after heart disease
and arthritis,” says Wayne Roorda,
NJ Walk4Hearing Chair. “It’s important to get the word out that this
is a complicated condition that affects people of all ages and impacts
all aspects of everyday life.”
— Lynn Miller
Walk4Hearing, Hearing Loss
Association of New Jersey, Mercer County Park, West Windsor.
Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m. 5K
walk, kids activities, food. All ages. The walk begins at 11 a.m. 732222-5546. www.walk4hearing.
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Schools
OCTOBER 19
Wellness Events, Center for Relaxation
and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite
635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. “Mindful
Eating,” Michele Granberg, 11 a.m., $28;
“Magic Nights Sleep Programming Workshop,” Katie Hawn, author of “Magic Nights:
A Treasure Map and Travel Guide to the
Ocean of Power and Possibility in Your
Sleeping Mind,” at 2 p.m., $25. Akashic
readings with Tara Malouf from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m., $40. 11 a.m.
History
Paint Out, Historical Society of Princeton,
Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road,
Princeton, 609-921-6748. Explore the six
acres, visit the Unity Garden; and browse
farmhouse exhibitions of World War I posters, photographs, and paintings. Plein air
artists will be painting. $4. Noon to 4 p.m.
Sampler Discovery Day, Morven Museum,
55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-9248144. Opening of “Hail Specimen of Female
Art: New Jersey Schoolgirl Needlework,
1726-1860.” Experts will be on hand. Noon
to 4 p.m.
For Families
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards, 330
Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-9242310. Wagon rides, corn stalk maze, adventure barn, and music by Jimmie Lee Ramblers. Rain or shine. Food available. Wine
tasting. $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Nature Programs for Kids, Mercer County
Park Commission, Mercer Meadows,
Rosedale Park, 609-303-0700. “Outdoor
Adventures” program for ages 6 to 9. Register. $10. 10 a.m.
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin
Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-6386552. Three-mile walk. Free. 10 a.m.
Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour Company,
Witherspoon and Nassau streets, 609-9023637. $20. 8 p.m.
Open House, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard
Lane, Princeton, 609-924-8120. w Information about alternative education program for
learning different students with languagebased learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing.
Pre-K to college preparatory levels. 10 a.m.
Open House, Waldorf School, 1062 Cherry
Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-1970.
Screening of “Considering Waldorf: Changing Perspectives in Education” followed by a
Q&A session with Herbert H. Hagens, executive producer; Sam Russell, co-producer; and Eugene Schwartz, Waldorf consultant. Register. Free. 3 to 5 p.m.
For Seniors
Plan for the Future, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building
and Borough Hall, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-7108. Conference for the 55
plus community. Workshops focus on legal
and financial planning, retirement lifestyle,
encore career options, family conversations
about aging, planning end of life issues,
downsizing, organizing, bill paying, home
modifications, and residential communities.
Continental breakfast and lunch. Register.
Free. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Bark for Life, American Cancer Society,
Mercer County Park, 334 South Post Road,
West Windsor, 609-895-0867. Noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to
raise funds and awareness for the fight
against cancer. Demonstrations, contests,
music, vendors, costume parade, and
games. Register. $10 per dog; $10 per person. 9 a.m.
Sunday
October 20
On Stage
Carrie: The Musical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton
Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical based on Stephen King’s novel presented by Pierrot Productions. $20. 2 p.m.
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Tragedy: American Repertory
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and Juliet’
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State Theater in
New Brunswick
on Friday, October 11. Stephen Campanella of West
Windsor is at
far right.
The White Snake, McCarter Theater, 91
University Place, 609258-2787. Drama by Mary Zimmerman
Family Theater
Halloween Play Festival, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462.
“The Box of Secrets,” “Bloody Massie,” and
“The Halloween Party.” For ages 9 and up.
Register. Free. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Chamber Series, Princeton Symphony
Orchestra, Wolfensohn Hall, Institute for
Advanced Study, 609-497-0020. American
Brass. Free. E-mail [email protected] to order. 4:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Youth Program, West Windsor Library,
333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Chess
class for ages 6 to 9. Register. 3 p.m.
For Families
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards, 330
Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-9242310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Wagon
rides, corn stalk maze, adventure barn, and
music by the Heavy Traffic Blue Grass Band.
$5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lectures
Adobe Lightroom Workshop, Princeton
Photo Workshop, Nassau Inn, Princeton,
609-921-7400. “Learn to Make Adobe Lightroom Work for You” begins with a photo
walk. Register. $129. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Math Competition
West Windsor-Plainsboro Mathematics
Tournament. www.wwpmt.org. Opening
ceremonies, testing, and mini events. 1 to 5
p.m.
Sports for Causes
Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes, American
Diabetes Association, Novo Nordisk,
Plainsboro, 732-469-7979. Health fair,
lunch, Zumba, balloon art, games, and music. 8:30 a.m.
Walk4Hearing, Hearing Loss Association
of New Jersey, Mercer County Park, West
Windsor, 732-222-5546. 5K walk, kids activities, food. All ages. The walk begins at 11
a.m. 10 a.m. See story.
Monday
October 21
Municipal Meeting
Plainsboro Planning Board, Municipal
Building Courtroom, 609-799-0909. 7:30
p.m.
Recycling
Plainsboro Curbside Recycling, Public
Works Department, 609-799-0099. 7 a.m.
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call
the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134, www.
ww-p.org.
North Girls’ Volleyball. At Colonia. 4 p.m.
South Girls’ Tennis. Notre Dame. 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Yuji Wang, McCarter Theater, 91 University
Place, 609-258-2787. Piano recital includes
music by Chopin, Granados, Soler, and
Scarlatti. $20 to $52. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Experience Dyslexia: A Simulation,
Friendship Circle of Greater Mercer,
Learning Ally, 20 Roszel Road, West Windsor, 609-683-7240. Register. $8. 6 p.m.
Singles
Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House,
335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-716-8771. Drop in. Register at
http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday
October 22
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North Girls’ Volleyball. Old Bridge. 4 p.m.
North vs. South Girls’ Soccer. At North.
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Opportunities
In Town
West Windsor Arts Council is
seeking two-dimensional artwork
offered at prices not exceeding
$300 for its Off the Wall exhibit.
Artwork may be literally taken off
the wall at the time of purchase
throughout the exhibit and will also
be sold at a one-day artisan market
on Saturday, December 7. Artwork
must be brought to the gallery for
jury review by Heather Christensen
Smith on Sunday, November 17,
from 9 to 11 a.m.
Artisans who sell innovative
handcrafted pieces of jewelry, ceramics, fiber art, and more are
sought for the juried one-day market event on Saturday, December 7.
Artisan market submissions for jury review must be submitted electronically by Friday, November 8,
at 6 p.m.
Visit www.westwindsorartscenter.org, E-mail [email protected], or call 609-716-1931.
Pierrot Productions and Theater To Go seek actors for “The 39
Steps.” Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39
Steps” is a fast-paced re-creation
with four actors portraying some
150 roles. Prepare a comic monologue. Bring resume and headshot.
Auditions are Sunday and Monday,
October 27 and 28 from 7 to 10
p.m. at Mercer Community College’s communications building.
E-mail
Pierrotatkelsey@gmail.
com for appointment. Visit www.
TheaterToGo.com
or
www.
facebook.com/TheaterToGoNJ.
Kelsey Theater seeks actors
ages 7 and up for “’Twas the Night
Before Christmas.” Auditions are
Sunday, October 20, from noon to 3
p.m.; and Monday, October 21,
from 6 to 9 p.m. Roles include
Clement Moore’s daughters,
townspeople, narrators, and dancers. Clement Moore, Eliza Moore,
Mr. Kringle, and Diana Mouse are
all precast.
Prepare a short monologue or
Christmas poem (no longer than 1
minute) and a short song with sheet
music (Christmas carols preferred).
Be prepared to dance. Bring resume and photo if you have them.
Bring a list of all conflicts between
Tuesday, October 22, and Monday,
December 9. E-mail KelseyTwas@
gmail.com with your name and
preferred audition day. Minors
should include age.
DanceVision offers the Amazing Race in which groups of dancers will compete in physical and
mental challenges. Must be 9 or
older. $20 per contestant. Saturday,
October 19, from 5:30 to 10 p.m., at
the studio in Forrestal Village,
Plainsboro.
E-mail
info@
dancevisionnj.org. Deadline is
Sunday, October 13.
Sinfonietta Nova invites young
musicians to compete in the Youth
Concerto Competition. Open to
New Jersey residents under the age
of 18 and open to all orchestral instruments, excluding piano. Written application must be postmarked
by Friday, October 18, and include
a non-refundable application fee of
$45. A YouTube or video recording
of the applicant must be submitted
to [email protected]
by Friday, November 8. The selection shall be a work for solo instrument with orchestra, and shall not
exceed 20 minutes in length. All
selections must have an orchestral
accompaniment available. Visit
sinfoniettanova.org.
Central Jersey Men’s Support
Group, a group of middle-aged
men in Central New Jersey who
usually meet every three weeks to
talk about what’s going on in their
lives, invites new members. Contact Jeff at 732-277-4775 or E-mail
[email protected].
Mercer County seeks images
for “My Mercer,” a photography
exhibit in conjunction with the
county’s celebration of its 175th
anniversary. Photographs submitted must depict the people, places,
events, and things that make Mercer County a special place. This
juried show is open to photographers aged 18 or older who live,
work, or attend school in Mercer
County. All work entered must be
within the last two years. The exhibit will take place at the Gallery
at Mercer Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, West
Windsor. Live jurying will take
place on Saturday, November 9.
Drop-off of work is 9:30 a.m. to
noon. Pick-up of work not selected
takes place from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30
p.m. Show dates are November 19
to December 20. E-mail C&[email protected].
Mercer County’s Public Ice
Skating Center opens Saturday,
November 9. The center, located at
Mercer County Park in West Windsor, is open to the public seven days
a week to the middle of March.
Registration for group skating lessons will be held on Saturday and
Sunday, November 2 and 3, from 9
a.m. to noon. Mailed-in registration must be postmarked by Friday,
October
25.
Visit
www.mercercountyparks.org or call 609371-1669 or 609-371-1766.
Hospice Program of Princeton
HomeCare presents a new bereavement support group that will
meet on Thursdays in October and
November at University Medical
Center of Princeton at Plainsboro.
The group, to be led by chaplains
and licensed clinical social workers, is open to community members
who need support and assistance in
coping with grief and loss. Meetings will be held October 17, 24,
and 31; and November 14 and 21.
Contact Sherri Goldstein at 609819-1226 to request either an afternoon (1 to 2:30 p.m.) or evening
(6:30 to 8 p.m.) session. Free.
Jack-O-Lantern Contest
Morven Museum & Garden is
hosting a jack-o-lantern contest
from Tuesday, October 22, to Tuesday, October 29. Carve your pumpkins at home, drop them off at Morven, and return to see the full display and cast a vote for your favorite.
Drop-off your jack-o-lantern on
Saturday or Sunday, October 19 or
20, between noon and 4 p.m. on the
back porch of the museum. Attach
your name, address, phone, and Email securely to the back of the
pumpkin on an index card or piece
of paper.
Pumpkin pick-up is Wednesday,
October 30, between 10 a.m. and 3
p.m. Any pumpkins not picked up
will be composted. All ages are encouraged to participate. Contact
Marlee at 609-924-8144, ext. 113,
or E-mail [email protected].
Phone Scam
Mercer County Division of
Consumer Affairs is warning residents about a telephone scam in
which individuals pretending to be
PSE&G employees threaten to shut
off electric or gas service if payment is not made that day. The callers demand that customers make a
payment within hours using a
Green Dot Money Pak, a type of
pre-paid card available at pharmacies and convenience stores.
PSE&G offers a variety of payment
options but does not accept these
cards. PSE&G customers scheduled for disconnection due to nonpayment receive written notice on
their bill at least 10 days in advance,
according to the utility. Call 609989-6671 to report a phone call.
Call 800-436-7734 for PSE&G.
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Women with a Purpose, a
grassroots initiative to support individuals, children, or families in
distress, gets together once a month
to choose a cause. The organization
will also benefit through purchases
made at a fall consignment boutique at Sweet Repeats, 3 Bromley
Court, Lawrenceville. Wednesday
to Friday, October 16 to 18, 4 to 9
p.m.; Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, October 20,
from noon to 5 p.m.
Lighthouse Challenge
Lighthouse Challenge of NJ
weekend is Saturday and Sunday,
October 19 and 20. Take the challenge, tour the state, and visit each
participating lighthouse over the
weekend to help raise funds for
continued lighthouse preservation.
Begin the challenge at any of the 11
participating New Jersey landbased lighthouses, two museums,
and two life-saving stations. Purchase a souvenir for $1, which will
be proof of your visit at each lighthouse and commemorate your participation in the event.
Lighthouses and museums include Absecon Lighthouse, Barnegat Lighthouse, Barnegat Lighthouse Historical Museum, Cape
May Lighthouse, Cape May County Museum, East Point Light, Finns
Point Light, Hereford Inlet Light
(and Delaware Bay Lights Virtual
Tour), Sandy Hook Lighthouse,
Navesink/Twin Lights, Sea Girt
Lighthouse, Tatham Life Saving
Station 35, Tinicum Light, Tucker’s Island Light at Tuckerton Seaport Museum, and U.S. Life Saving
Station 30. Night climbs will be offered at Absecon, Cape May, Sandy
Hook, and Tinicum and Tucker’s
Island Light at Tuckerton Seaport.
Visit www.lighthousechallengenj.org, www.njlhs.org, or www.
visitnj.org for hours of operation at
each site. Visit Lighthouse Challenge of NJ on Facebook.
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presents DepARTures Storm King
on Sunday, October 20, from 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. Join ACP executive
director Jeff Nathanson, a resident
of West Windsor, on a bus trip to
one of the world’s leading sculpture parks, Storm King Art Center,
located in the Hudson Highlands,
approximately two hours from
Princeton.
John Stern, president of Storm
King, will lead a tour of the premier
collection of more than 100 sculptures situated on the 500 acre landscape. $110 includes lunch and
park admission. Meal options and
logistics will be shared with participants after registration. Visit
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once used in other ways. Until
about a decade ago, a large part of
the area was used commercially for
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for the temporary parking of automobiles, it was then devoted to the
temporary parking of railroad cars,
both passenger and freight. Actually, use of that area for parking
railroad cars predated Palmer Stadium, but its construction put a foMary Ann Pidgeon
cus on it.
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cities to provide transportation for
fans to attend the weekend football
games at Palmer Stadium. The
trains would come to Princeton
Junction on the main line and then
be switched to a siding that joined
the Dinky tracks for the trip in to
Princeton. The cars were hauled by
steam or diesel locomotives since
the sidings were not electrified.
Sometimes the trains would remain
on sidings between the Dinky track
and Baker hockey rink for several
days, but because of the location of
In the heyday of Princeton football extra trains
ran on the Dinky tracks
to transport fans to the
games from Philadelphia and New York.
the sidings, they did not interfere
with the normal operation of the
Dinky.
After leaving the train, it was
quite a long walk to the stadium,
and it required crossing Washington Road at street level. Nevertheless, many fans went to games that
way. Of course, some also took a
taxi. Some of the siding trackage
was also used by freight cars making deliveries to the businesses on
Alexander Street.
Palmer Stadium’s horseshoe
plus the temporary bleachers set up
in the open end had a seating capacity of 55,000. Up through the 1950s
it was sometimes sold out once or
twice a year, and there were fre-
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South Girls’ Volleyball. Colonia.
5:15 p.m.
North vs. South Boys’ Soccer. At
North. 7 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.
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The event
benefits (and
celebrates) Isle
s’
efforts in the
area of Urban
Agriculture.
Author Event, Labyrinth Books,
122 Nassau Street Princeton,
609-497-1600. Victor Brombert,
author of “Musing on Mortality:
From Tolstoy to Primo Levi” and
professor emeritus of romance
and comparative literature at
Princeton University. 6 p.m.
The Write Space, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Workshop for writers of all levels
presented by K. Edwin Fritz, an
author and an English teacher in a
middle school. 7 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Princeton Sound Kitchen, Arts
Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Lisa Moore on piano, Courtney Orlando on violin, and Adam Sliwinski on percussion. Free. 8 p.m.
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
quently crowds of 30 or 40,000.
Then in the ’60s things began to
change. For one thing, there was
mounting pressure on the university to allow undergraduates to drive
and keep cars on campus. That was
a time when student activists “demanded” freedom and “rights,”
and having cars was a major case in
point. That same student activism
resulted in a drop-off in interest in
football and other high-profile
sports, a drop-off that accelerated
when coeducation started a few
years later.
It was also significant that the
need for storage space for rail
freight cars disappeared as freight
delivery was taken over almost entirely by trucks. All this resulted in
the end for the special trains and the
need for the tracks in the “rail
yard.” First it became a parking lot,
and finally a large portion of it was
taken up by the parking garage plus
some other university buildings.
Now they’ll add the Arts Campus.
Undergraduates of my era recall
that a few decades ago, there was
still enough interest in football for
one Princeton fan — his name escapes me — to attend games in a
completely different way. He flew
— not to Newark or another nearby
airport, but right to within about a
half-mile of the stadium. He had a
seaplane and landed it on Lake
Carnegie. He tied it up near Harrison Street and walked or got a ride
to the stadium. His airplane was a
Republic Seabee, a single-engine
plane with a pusher-type propeller.
It was built in the late ’40s and was
known for its loud noise. When it
took off you could hear it all over
town.
to sing in four-part harmony. Free.
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Wellness
Senior Flu Shot Clinic and Health
Fair, Princeton Senior Resource
Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-9247108. www.princetonsenior.org.
Health screenings by Princeton
HealthCare Systems and other
providers include blood pressure,
glucose, medications, nutrition,
dental, hearing, balance, vision,
podiatry, homecare, and hospice.
Flu shots for people 65 and older
or adults with a chronic illness and
a doctor’s note. Register. 1 p.m. to
5:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Toddler story and craft. Register.
10:30 a.m.
For Families
Rory’s Story Cubes, Barnes &
Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor,
609-716-1570. “Voyage of the
Imagination.” 4 p.m.
Lectures
Meeting, Princeton PC Users
Group, Lawrence Library, 2751
Route 1 South, 609-423-6537.
“The Future of Personal Computing” presented by Vic Laurie, a retired professor. Free. 7 p.m.
Socials
Networking Event, BNI Ivy
League, 100 Overlook Center,
Free. 7 a.m.
Meeting, Rotary Club of Plainsboro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1
South, North Brunswick, 732-3989033. 7:30 p.m.
OCTOBER 11, 2013
From the Police Blotter
Plainsboro
Theft. A resident of Fox Run
Drive was the victim of identity
theft on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22. An unknown
person used the victim’s debit card
to withdraw $600 from an ATM.
A resident of Fox Run Drive was
the victim of theft between 7 a.m.
on Monday, September 23, and 7
p.m. on Wednesday, September 25.
During that time unknown persons
stole his silver canoe, valued at
$499.
A Bristol-Myers Squibb employee reported that his iPad II,
worth $400, had been stolen from
his desk between Thursday, September 12, and Wednesday, October 2.
DWI. Alvin White, 26, of
Plainsboro was found to be intoxicated on Thursday, September 26,
after being pulled over for maintenance of lamps. Police also found
him to be in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and charged
with DWI, possession of marijuana
under 50 grams, possession of drug
paraphernalia, reckless driving,
and maintenance of lamps.
The driver of a car stopped for
having an inoperable headlight was
found to be intoxicated on Saturday, September 28. Timothy Hurd,
38, of Plainsboro was arrested and
charged with DWI, reckless driving, and maintenance of lamps.
container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, failure to produce documents, and unclear license plates.
Kevin King, 31, of Ewing was
found to be intoxicated on Thursday, October 3, after police stopped
him for failing to maintain a lane.
He was arrested and charged with
DWI, reckless driving, driving
while suspended, driving without a
license, failure to maintain a lane,
and unclear license plates. King
was also found to have seven active
warrants from Trenton totaling
$2,600.
Jerome Leslie, 25, of Plainsboro
was pulled over for speeding on
Sunday, October 6, and found to be
intoxicated. He was charged with
DWI, reckless driving, and speeding.
Possession. Rajkumar Buddha,
27, of Plainsboro was found to be
under the influence of marijuana on
Saturday, October 5, when police
stopped him for driving without his
headlights on. Buddha was also
found to be in possession of marijuana and rolling papers. He was
arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of
drug paraphernalia, being under
the influence of CDS, DUI, reckless driving, operating without
headlights, failure to change address, and possession of CDS in a
motor vehicle.
Warren Pearson, 23, of Cherry
Hill was found to be intoxicated
during a traffic stop for speeding on
Sunday, September 29. He was arrested and charged with DWI,
reckless driving, failure to keep
right, and speeding. His passenger
was transported to the University
Medical Center at Plainsboro for
extreme intoxication.
A driver stopped for speeding
was found to be in possession of
marijuana and drug paraphernalia
on Saturday, October 5. Antonio
Henderson, 23, of Piscataway was
arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia as well as speeding, CDS
in a motor vehicle, open alcohol
container in a motor vehicle, consumption of alcohol in a motor vehicle, and uninsured motor vehicle.
Police investigated a vehicle
stopped on Route 1 with its hazard
lights flashing on Sunday, September 29, and found its driver to be
intoxicated. Mauro Herrera, 25, of
Kingston was arrested and charged
with DWI, reckless driving, unlicensed driver, uninsured, open
CDS Arrest. Police responded
to Route 1 on Tuesday, October 1,
on reports of a male suspect possibly assaulting an unconscious female in a vehicle. Investigation revealed that the woman, Jaclyn
Pease, 23, of Whiting, was under
the influence of heroin, and the
Wednesday
October 23
Municipal Meetings
West Windsor Planning Board,
Municipal building, Room A,
609-799-2400. 7 p.m.
Plainsboro Township Committee, Municipal Building, 609799-0909. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
North Girls’ Tennis. At Steienrt. 4
p.m.
South Girls’ Tennis. Trenton. 4
p.m.
On Stage
The White Snake: Relaxed Performance, McCarter Theater, 91
University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. Performance for families with children on the autistic
spectrum, or have learning disabilities or sensory and communication disorders. Lights will remain
on low throughout the show. Sudden loud noises and special ef-
fects are softened. Drama by Mary
Zimmerman based on a Chinese
fable. $15. 7 p.m.
Art
Soundtracks, Princeton Public
Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,
609-497-0020. Art response to the
Holocaust. Free. 7 p.m.
Dancing
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson
Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-924-6763. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30
p.m.
Health
Blood Drive, University Medical
Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, Plainsboro Public Library, 9
Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897.
Walk-ins welcome. 3 to 8 p.m.
Attention Deficit Disorder Lecture and Discussion, Children
and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive,
Princeton, 609-683-8787. “Success with ADHD? Absolutely,” a
panel of middle, high school, and
college students and adults share
their stories of struggle and triumph. Teens are welcome. E-mail
[email protected] for
information. 7:30 to 9 p.m.
male passenger was attempting to
wake her. Pease was arrested and
charged with being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance.
Criminal Mischief. A driver on
Hunters Glen Drive observed a
man in the roadway on Sunday,
September 29, and while slowing
to drive around him, had his rear
window broken by the man’s fists.
The police later located the man,
Steven Sagaard, 29, of Plainsboro,
and found that he was intoxicated.
He had also severely lacerated his
right arm. He was transported to
the University Medical Center at
Plainsboro and charged with criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Fraud. A resident of Tennyson
Drive was the victim of fraud on
Monday, August 12. An unknown
person opened a credit card in the
victim’s name and charged $604.31
to it.
A resident of Hampshire Drive
reported on Monday, September
23, that an unknown person fraudulently used her Visa debit card to
withdraw $30 from a TD Bank
ATM.
A Pheasant Hollow Drive resident reported that an unknown person accessed her bank account
twice between Friday, September
13, and Monday, September 30, to
make purchases totaling $129.25
from Walmart.com and ChristianMingle.com.
Hindering. Osiris Jaquez, 50, of
Trenton was arrested on Tuesday,
October 1, following a traffic stop
for tinted windows and improper
headlights. He initially told police
that he did not have his driver’s license, and then gave a false name
and birthday. Police discovered
that he had a suspended license. He
was charged with obstruction, hindering, and driving while suspended.
Lost Heirlooms
W
hat happens if some family
heirlooms — with high
sentimental value — get tucked
into the inventory of a neighborhood garage sale and get snatched
up by some anonymous bargain
hunters who pay in cash and then
disappear from view?
A West Windsor resident is
facing that frustrating situation
and is now trying to track down
the buyers and buy back the
items at a premium. This is the
online notice she has posted:
Did you attend an “estate sale”
in the garage of 22 Fairway
Drive, West Windsor, on the
weekend of April 13-14, 2013?
Items of profound personal and
sentimental value (vintage/custom clothing, books, jewelry)
were sold WITHOUT the owner’s permission and we are offer-
West Windsor
Theft. A West Windsor resident
reported that he lost his American
Express card while at Mercer
County Park on Saturday, September 28. The card was subsequently
used to make six fraudulent purchases in Trenton and Lawrence.
A Ford pickup truck reported
stolen from North Post Road sometime after 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, was recovered by Princeton police during an accident investigation. The car, which was
unlocked with the keys inside at the
time of the theft, belonged to a
Hamilton resident and was valued
at $15,000. Nelson Guerra, 25, of
Princeton was found to be in possession of the vehicle after an accident on Sunday, October 6, after
which Guerra was charged with
DWI. Police are investigating
whether Guerra stole the vehicle
from West Windsor.
Criminal Mischief. A Robbinsville resident reported that while
she was at the Italian American
Festival in Mercer County Park on
Saturday, September 28, an unknown person scratched the length
of her vehicle on both sides. The
damage was estimated at $1,000.
Shoplifting. Police responded
to Wal-Mart on Saturday, Septem-
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ing a LARGE REWARD for return of these items, or information leading to their return. Contact if you purchased ANYTHING at this sale, but especially looking for brocade strapless
wedding gown, silver jacquard
strapless cocktail dress, black
‘60s cocktail dress, black grosgrain cocktail dress, coral day
dress, gold ‘60s heels, signed
books, ANY costume jewelry.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
Reward is guaranteed to be at
least double what you would resell these items for. Contact
[email protected].
The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, said that her
house was up for sale at the time
of the garage sale and that the lost
items also include mementos
from her late mother. E-mail responses can be made to [email protected].
ber 28, because loss prevention had
a suspected shoplifter in custody.
Ryan Coryell, 23, of Ewing had allegedly hidden a hat and a knife on
his person and attempted to leave
without paying. The value of the
stolen items was $29.94. He was
arrested and charged with shoplifting.
A suspect described as a 30-yearold white female concealed assorted DVDs and an ink pack in her bag
and left Sam’s Club without paying
on Friday, October 4. She subsequently fled the area in a black Ford
Taurus. The value of the stolen
items is approximately $90.
Possession. George Tobey, 27,
of Trenton was pulled over for an
obstructed view violation on Saturday, October 5, and was found to
have a ziplock bag of marijuana as
well as a pipe. He was arrested and
charged with possession of marijuana under 50 grams, possession
of drug paraphernalia, possession
of CDS in a motor vehicle, obstructed view, driving while suspended, and no liability insurance.
DWI. A 19-year-old Plainsboro
resident was charged with DWI after failing multiple field sobriety
tests during a traffic stop on Sunday, October 6. Aparaajit Sriram
was also charged with unsafe lane
change and reckless driving.
Wellness
Boost Your Immune System with
Chinese Medicine, Center for
Relaxation and Healing, 666
Plainsboro Road, Suite 635,
Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Presented by Anthony Dissen. Register. $20. 7 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. Tour the restored
mansion, galleries, and gardens
before or after tea. Register. $20. 1
p.m.
Socials
Pumpkin Floral Arrangement,
Monday Morning Flower and
Balloon Company, 111 Main
Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-520-2005. Register.
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World Premiere
B
rad Mays, right, was raised in
West Windsor when students
attended Princeton High School —
before the town had its own high
school. He returns as a filmmaker,
presenting the world premiere of a
documentary, “I Grew Up In Princeton,” on Friday, October 18, at
Princeton High School. Tickets are
$10 to $12.
The film was originally conceived of as a video journal for the
40 year reunion of Princeton High
School’s Class of 1973. Mays, an
independent filmmaker and stage
director, began his interview process with graduates from the class.
As the stories unfolded he realized
that the dialogue focused on stories
during an era of racial, political,
and cultural events in the 1960s and
’70s. The film covers the war in
Vietnam, cultural communities,
and more.
His wife, Lorenda Starfelt, encouraged him to expand it into a
serious film. She died of uterine
cancer in 2011, while the film was
being made. “The film was my
wife’s idea and her vision,” he says.
“I was finishing the film for her.
She loved Princeton. It is a labor of
love.” Starfelt is the producer of the
film.
“I always thought I understood
that creating art is painful — always conflict and drama,” says
Mays. “The piece is painful. Her
presence is there.”
Mays was born in St. Louis and
moved to the Edinburgh section of
West Windsor in 1967. “I was not
well liked and there were some real
bullies,” says Mays, who declines
to discuss his family other than to
note that they were never involved
in the arts. “I became a punching
bag in a rough place.” At one point
he was beaten badly and left unconscious on the floor.
“Princeton High School saved
me,” he says. “I was totally embraced by the townies.” He was
part of the counterculture and it
was fine with everyone.
He also found a new life for himself as part of a work study program
with McCarter Theater. Mays
worked in repertory theater there
Thursday
October 24
School Sports
and credits Arthur Lithgow as the
spiritual founder of regional theater. His speaking and non speaking roles in “Macbeth” and “Caesar
At The Rubicon” invoked his fascination for theater. When the family
moved to Baltimore, he went on to
study theater arts at Towson University.
Mays’ past films include “Stage
Fright,” “Paper Chasers,” “The
Trojan Women,” “Singularity,”
“The Watermelon,” “The Audacity
of Democracy,” “A Way Back In,”
and “The Donut Shop.”
“I had been working in sports
television — shooting and editing
for eight hours a day,” says Mays,
who was living in Hollywood, California. “It kept a roof over my
head.” His sons, Zachary Mays and
Graham Starfelt, both live in California.
“A year ago I realized I needed
2,000 more hours for the film,” he
says. “I wanted to make a real movie that had legs. It is a massive project and required many trips back
East. People were very generous
— especially with their time.” He
moved from Hollywood, California, to Hollywood, Florida, when
his friend, Linda Carroll, Class of
1970, invited him to finish the film
at her house. “We have a serene relationship,” he says.
“Princeton is the town that made
me who I am. I saw and heard everything,” says Mays. “I am like a
roll of film that has been kept in a
drawer for 40 years.”
— Lynn Miller
World Premiere, I Grew Up in
Princeton, Princeton High School,
151 Moore Street, Princeton. Friday, October 18, 8 p.m. The original score is by Jon Negus, a former
Princeton resident. $10 to $12.
www.igrewupinprinceton.com.
South Girls’ Volleyball, Piscataway. 5:15 p.m.
On Stage
Rosmersholm, Kelsey Theater,
Mercer Community College,
1200 Old Trenton Road, West
Windsor, 609-570-3333. Staged
reading of Henrik Ibsen’s work
presented by the MCCC Academic Theater Company. $15. 7 p.m.
The White Snake, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. Drama by Mary Zimmerman. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Filmmaker, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,
609-924-8822. Screening of “Mad
Hot Ballroom” and Q&A with Amy
Sewell. 6:30 p.m.
Art
Diwali Celebration, Plainsboro
Public Library, 9 Van Doren
Street, 609-275-2897. An evening
of art and Diwali workshops includes an opening reception for
the art of Vasundhara Bharatiya, a
Plainsboro resident. Her painting
are textured and incorporate sand,
beads, and threads. Workshops
include decorating clay diyas,
making paper lanterns, instructions on how to wear a sari, and
henna design. Free. 5:30 to 8
p.m. See story.
Dancing
Argentine Tango, Viva Tango,
Suzanne Patterson Center, 45
Stockton Street, Princeton, 609948-4448. vivatango.org. Beginner and intermediate dance lessons. No partner needed. $12 includes refreshments. 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Centennial Awards for Youth Development, Princeton Young
Achievers, Princeton YMCA’s
gymnasium, Princeton, 609-4979622. Awards, family style dinner
and silent auction. Register. 6
p.m.
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Multicultural: The Mercer County Cultural Festival
brings food, crafts, music, and more to Mercer County
Park on Saturday, October 19.
Faith
Chris Thile, Princeton University
Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-2800. Mandolin concert features transciptions of the
Bach Violin Sonatas and Partitas
and other contemporary works.
$35. In conjunction with McCarter
Theater. 7:30 p.m.
Israel Affairs Committee, Beth El
Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream
Road, East Windsor, 609-4434454. “The Negev Now” presented by Ariel Kotler of the Jewish
National Defense Fund in Israel
includes the plans and technology
to help reclaim the desert. Promoted to lieutenant commander in the
Intelligence Infantry and then instructor for the officer’s course he
plans to move his family to Negev.
Refreshments. Register by E-mail
to [email protected]. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill
Coffee House, 335 Princeton
Hightstown Road, West Windsor,
609-716-8771. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Food & Dining
Awards Celebration, Interfaith
Caregivers
Mercer,
Mercer
Oaks, 725 Village Road West,
West Windsor, 732-974-8744. Annual night of celebration to honor
those improving the quality of life
for homebound seniors and people with disabilities in Mercer
County. Honorees include Carol
Oliveri, Ann Cannon, the Danellie
Foundation, and the Church of St.
Gregory the Great. Appetizers,
serving stations, beverages, and
dessert. Register. $70. 6 p.m.
Nutrition Program, McCaffrey’s,
Southfield Shopping Center, West
Windsor, 215-750-7713. . “Grains
and Gluten: Good or Bad?” presented by Jill Kwasny, a registered
dietitian. Register to nutritionist@
mccaffreys.com. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Farm Markets
Princeton Farmers’ Market, Hinds
Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-655-8095. Produce,
cheese, breads, baked goods,
flowers, chef cooking demonstrations, books for sale, family activities, workshops, music, and more.
Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Benefit Galas
Centennial Awards, Princeton
YMCA, 59 Paul Robeson Place,
Princeton, 609-497-9622. Cocktail reception and silent auction.
“Celebrating 20 Years” honors individuals who nurture, support,
and guide others to achieve their
goals. Honorees include Barbara
Blumenthal, Carol Golden, Clayton Marsh, Anne Reeves, Shirley
Satterfield, Shirley Paris (posthumously), and the Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. Register. $100. 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Wellness
Skin Cancer Screening, Princeton HealthCare System, One
Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 888897-8979. Full body skin examination. Register. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.
Crystal Singing Bowls Meditation, Center for Relaxation and
Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road,
Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-7507432. Presented by Janis Alber.
Register. $22. 7 p.m.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
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Enrichment Programs
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“Lunch Bunch” Options
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OCTOBER 11, 2013
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to order a classified in the West Windsor-Plainsboro News. Mail your ad to 12
Roszel Road, Princeton 08540. Fax it to
609-243-9020, or e-mail [email protected]. We will confirm your insertion
and the price, which is sure to be reasonable: Classifieds are just 50 cents a
word, with a $7.00 minimum. Repeats in
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Joes Landscaping Inc. of Princeton Property Maintenance and Specialty Jobs. Commercial / Residential. Over
25 Years of Experience. Fully Insured.
Free Consultations. Email: [email protected].
Text (only) 609-638-6846. Office 609216-7936.
Princeton
References.
Green Company. Deaf Family Owned.
Computer problem? Or need a
used computer in good condition $80? Call 609-275-6631.
Math, Science, English, ACT & SAT
Tutoring: Available in your home.
Brown University-educated college professor. Experienced with gifted, underachieving and learning-disabled students. Web: http://ivytutoring.intuitwebsites.com Call Bruce 609-371-0950.
Yamaha Upright Piano: Cherry
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Console Piano. Furniture model M450TC Serial #277755. Bench included.
$2,495; 609-933-3767.
HOUSING FOR RENT
Luxury Plainsboro second floor, 2
BR, 2 bath condo for rent to qualifying
professional in a premier active adult
community. Less than 5 years old. Hardwood flooring, crown molding, W/D, roman tub, 42” cabinets, 2 walk-in closets,
security-access, private balcony, rec
center/club house. Pictures on Craigslist. Water, sewer & gas included.
Close to Princeton Hospital. Convenient
front-door stop for public transportation.
$1,650 + security deposit. Available
10/15. Call 914-482-7563.
HOME
MAINTENANCE
A Quick Response Handyman: will
give you a free estimate for electrical,
plumbing, painting, repair or other project around your house. Please call 609275-6631.
robthehandyman- licensed, insured, all work guaranteed. Free Estimates. We do it all - electric, plumbing,
paint, wallpaper, powerwashing, tile,
see website for more: robthehandyman.
vpweb.com [email protected],
609-269-5919.
DECKS REFINISHED
Cleaning/Stripping and Staining of
All Exterior Woods: Craftsmanship
quality work. Fully insured and licensed
with references. Windsor WoodCare.
609-468-7965. www.windsorwoodcare.
com.
BUSINESS SERVICES
Bookkeeper/Administrative Specialist: Versatile & experienced professional will gladly handle your bookkeeping and/or administrative needs. Many
services available. Reasonable rates.
Work done at your office or mine. Call
Debra @ 609-448-6005 or visit www.vyours.com.
Generator and Electrical Service
Panel setup and instructions. Free estimate. Call 609-275-6631.
CLASSIFIED BY E-MAIL
Kids Stuff
On Stage
609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Pictures books and craft at 10:30 a.m.
Art at 4 p.m. Register. 10:30 a.m.
West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical based on Stephen King’s
novel presented by Pierrot Productions. $20. 8 p.m.
For Men Only
Man to Man Talks, Panera Bread,
136 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-915-5873. “NJ Men’s Better
Marriage and Relationship” group
to discuss relationship issues and
solutions to have the best marriage possible. Facilitated by
Steve Schloss, author of “The
Man’s Secret to a Happy and Sexy
Marriage in Less Than 10 Minutes
a Day” and blogger. 7 p.m.
For Seniors
Wellness Walk, Grounds For
Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way,
Hamilton, 609-689-1089. “Forever Young: We Have an App for
That” presented by Laurel Reid,
group exercise director at PEAC
Halth and Fitness. Walk followed
by a discussion presented by
Stoneking Wellness Center and
Springpoint Foundation. For mature adults. Includes healthy refreshments and park admission.
Register. $10. 9:30 a.m.
[email protected]
www.mccarter.org.
Family Theater
Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.
org. “The Revenants,” a new play.
For ages 9 and up. Register. Free.
8 p.m. See story.
Benefit Galas
40th Anniversary Gala, Big
Brothers Big Sisters, Hyatt Re-
Personal Driver seeking to transport
commuters, shopping trips, etc. Modern, attractive car. References provided. E-mail to [email protected] or
call 609-331-3370.
INSTRUCTION
Chemistry Tutor: All levels -AP, Honors, Introductory, and College. Experienced chemist (>20 years) with excellent ability to translate chemical concepts clearly. Columbia University Ph.D.
with MIT postdoctoral studies. Email:
[email protected] or call Brian
609-712-1453.
College Essay Writing Coach: Individual tutoring to help choose topics and
edit college application essays. Clients
accepted to top universities. Graduate
school writing professor for 25+ years.
Princeton University graduate. College.
[email protected].
609-902-2777
Local Teacher Available to Tutor
ALL Levels of Biology & Chemistry
Math & Chemistry Tutoring: FullTime H.S. Teacher (20 years). AP, Hon.,
Reg. Courses. B.S. Summa Cum
Laude, M.S. UPENN. Call Matt 609919-1280.
gency, 102 Carnegie Center. West
Windsor, 609-656-1000. Dinner
and dancers to celebrate 40 years
of service to children and families.
Awards to Bloomberg, L.P., MidJersey Chamber of Commerce,
and legacy volunteers Clifford
Cramer, Shawn Neufeld and Debbie Runyon. Guest speaker is Derek Jackson, CEO of GLU. Music
by Gforce2. Silent auction. Black
tie preferred. Register. $200. 6:30
to 11:30 p.m.
Comedy
Patrick Garrity, Catch a Rising
Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609987-8018. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m.
Paul Venier, Sarcasm Comedy,
Tavern on the Lake, 101 North
Main
Street,
Hightstown,
732-SARCASM. New comedy
club hosted by Steve Trevelise,
owner of Sarcasm Comedy, a comedian, host on New Jersey
Music Lessons: Piano, guitar, drum,
sax, clarinet, F. horn, oboe, t-bone,
voice, flute, trumpet, violin, cello, banjo,
mandolin, harmonica, uke, and more.
$32 half hour. School of Rock. Adults
or kids. Join the band! Montgomery 609924-8282. Princeton Junction 609-8970032. Hightstown 609-448-7170. www.
farringtonsmusic.com.
The Music Pros: Piano-Flute-ViolinViola-Guitar-Recorder lessons with experienced instructors. All levels/ages.
Princeton & Plainsboro studios or your
home. 609-936-9811 www.princetonmusic.com
Tutor — SAT, ACT, SSAT — Reading, Writing, Essays: Boost your
scores with outstanding private instruction from college English professor.
Many excellent references throughout
West Windsor-Plainsboro. My former
students are attending top universities.
Reasonable rates. 609-658-6914.
MERCHANDISE MART
Office Desk - Solid Wood: -Mahogany Desk Wide Bow Top. -2 box drawers.
-2 filling drawers. -29 1/2” H x 72” W x
36” D. -Manufacturer- Sauder. $500;
609-933-3767.
101.5, and former manager at
Catch a Rising Star. Register. $20
for show. 8 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, 800-210-9900. $10. 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
History
War of the Worlds Celebration,
Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335
Princeton Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.
groversmillcoffee.com.
Annual
martian invasion at the coffee
house features a live re-creation
dedicated to the memory of the Orson Welles’ 1938 radio broadcast
of “War of the Worlds.” Michael
Jarmus, a radio personality and
actor on stage and film, hosts the
event. The production includes the
1938 radio broadcast and music
by area performers. Free. 8 p.m.
Nutcracker
Kosher Cafe West, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village
Road East, West Windsor, 609987-8100. “Yiddish Music of Second Avenue Theater” presented
by Cantor David Wisnia and his
grandson, Avi Wisnia, a singer
songwriter. Register by E-mail to
[email protected]. $5 includes
a Kosher lunch. 12:30 p.m.
WANTED TO BUY
Antique Military Items: And war relics wanted from all wars and countries.
Top prices paid. “Armies of the Past
LTD”. 2038 Greenwood Ave., Hamilton
Twp., 609-890-0142. Our retail outlet is
open Saturdays 10 to 4:00, or by appointment.
HELP WANTED
Property Inspectors: Part-time
$30k, full-time $80k. No experience, will
train. Call Tom, 609-731-3333.
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[email protected].
JOBS WANTED
Available for house sitting. Short or
long-term. Negotiable. Very clean, quiet, professional female. If interested
please call 609-937-1895.
For Families
Corduroy Bear, Barnes & Noble,
MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. www.bn.com. 11 a.m.
Lectures
Fund for Women and Girls, Princeton Area Community Foundation, Greenacres Country Club,
2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-219-1800. “Strong
Women = Strong Communities:
Investing in Girls Transforms the
World.” Luncheon speaker is Pamela Shifman of NoVo Foundation. Register. $60. Noon to 3 p.m.
Shopping News
Rummage Sale, Trinity Church,
33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.
org. Books, gifts, art, linens, jewelry, housewares, electronics, antiques, clothing, and furniture.
Preview night. $10. 6:30 to 9 p.m.
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A Holiday Tradition Since 1964
November 23-December 22, 2013
Nov. 23: Union County Performing Arts Center | Rahway, NJ
Nov. 27-30: McCarter Theatre | Princeton, NJ
Dec. 7: Patriots Theater at the War Memorial | Trenton, NJ
Dec. 14-15: Algonquin Arts Theatre | Manasquan, NJ
Dec. 21-22: State Theatre | New Brunswick, NJ
Friday
October 25
School Sports
TRANSPORTATION
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American Repertory Ballet’s programs are made
possible in part by funds from the New Jersey State
Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner
Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts
North Football. Northern Burlington. 7 p.m.
South Football. At Notre Dame. 7
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The Nassau Club, November 30, 2013
following the 4:30pm performance
at McCarter Theatre
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Stephen P.
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Stephen had a rare cardiac
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