February 11, 2015 - The Princeton Sun
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February 11, 2015 - The Princeton Sun
FEB. 11–17, 2015 www.theprincetonsun.com FREE New treatment could slow progression of AD Researchers at Princeton Medical participate in national study to evaluate potential benefits of an investigational Alzheimer’s medication By VITA DUVA The Sun ERICA CHAYES/The Sun John Witherspoon Middle School volunteer Abigail Goldberg, 13, helps Judy Pwee, 6, get comfortable reading. For more photos, please see page 13. Getting to know your Y New board chair Paul Biondi discusses the ins and outs of the Princeton YMCA from social responsibility to education By ERICA CHAYES The Sun In April 2011, Paul Biondi joined the board of the Princeton YMCA. Though he had before been a member, it was not until then that he realized the depth of contributions the Y makes to creating a better community. Last week, Biondi accepted the position of YMCA board chair and is eager to further implement the Y’s mission to enrich the lives of local youth, encourage healthy living and focus on social responsibility. Biondi succeeded David Sandahl who served for nine years as chair and as a member of the board of directors for more than 20. Biondi, a Skillman family please see YMCA, page 16 Today in the U.S., more than 5 million people are living with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. According to a recent study by the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 170,000 of those people reside in New Jersey. The FDA hasn’t approved a new drug for treatment of the disease since 2003. To further address this gap, researchers at the Princeton Medical Institute are enrolling patients in a Phase-2 multi-center, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study, called The NOBLE study. This nationwide study will help evaluate the potential benefits of an investigational medication for patients with this form of dementia. This neuroprotectant agent could potentially help slow the progression of AD. “The best medical care you can get in America is by taking advantage of free clinical studies like The NOBLE Study. It is a great opportunity for people suffering from memory problems,” said Princeton Medical Neurolo- gist Dr. Jeffery T. Apter. “AD is very common, and as Baby Boomers age, we will begin to see a greater increase. It is going to be a major challenge since many people are now living longer due to the miracles of modern medicine.” Potential participants of The NOBLE Study will be screened for eligibility and must be 55-85 years old with mild-to-moderate AD, weigh no more than 220 pounds, be receiving donepezil treatment for at least six months; have a study partner that has regular contact and who will attend study visits, and be living in the community, not a nursing home. While aging is the most important trigger of AD, there are many other factors to consider. Triggers can include a genetic history of AD, a history of stroke and heart disease, brain or head injury, an increase in blood pressure and/or diabetes. “People should come in for an assessment if they see that a loved one is suffering from memory problems,” Apter said. “We also screen anyone at any age, please see DISEASE, page 14 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Allergy awareness Princeton moms spread the message. PAGE 5 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Police Report . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Editorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 THE PRINCETON SUN — FEB. 11–17, 2015 Officials assure residents’ safety at AvalonBay site Princeton press conference addresses safety measures at AvalonBay after devastating fire in Edgewater By VITA DUVA The Sun On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes, Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, Edgewater Mayor Michael McPartland and Bergen County Executive James Tedesco held a joint press conference in the parking lot on Franklin Avenue, calling for new and improved safety measures to help prevent another fire like the one at the AvalonBay complex in Edgewater just as the company prepares to build a 280unit residential building at the old Princeton Hospital site. The fire at Avalon’s 408-unit apartment complex in Edgewater on Jan. 22 left more than 500 residents displaced. Luckily, no one was seriously injured, but people lost everything. The blaze, dubbed one of the most devastating fires New Jersey has seen in nearly two decades, has prompted local lawmakers to stand together – exclaiming the state cannot afford to take another chance. “As we watched Avalon fill up in flames, our hearts went out to everyone involved,” Lempert said. “But, we cannot help to think – that could be Princeton.” Lempert explained that while AvalonBay has already submitted its construction codes, they have yet to be signed off on. “We are asking Avalon to wait,” Lempert stated, explaining that officials are asking the state to take a closer look at the plans to ensure residents their codes are as up to date as possible. “It is not too late for the residents who plan to live in Avalon’s Princeton apartments. It is an important issue for Princeton. Everyone deserves safe housing, no matter their income, and we want to know that it is going to be safe,” McPartland said. “Although we can’t change what happened, we can change the outcome for the future,” added Hughes, who served as a firefighter for 39 years. “This is not about a company, but about a building’s structure and allowing people to live in a safe environment.” VITA DUVA/The Sun Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert speaks on the dispute between the town and AvalonBay at a press conference. She is flanked by, from left, Edgewater Mayor Michael McPartland, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes and Bergen County Executive James Tedesco. Finding focus in the ‘Era of Endless’ when you have ADD Princeton CHADD and best-selling author Judith Kolberg to discuss the Internet and getting organized By ERICA CHAYES The Sun Twenty years ago, Dr. Ed Hallowell, an active voice in mental and cognitive health, wrote about his belief that the Internet is creating AD/HD-like behaviors in society. Jane Milrod, founder of the Princeton Branch of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper Disorder, is exploring this notion further. CHADD is a 25-year-old national organization based in Washington, D.C. On March 15, CHADD is hosting an event at the Princeton Public Library with guest speaker Judith Kolberg, author of the best-seller, “Getting Organized in the Era of Endless,” for those who have found themselves distracted in today’s endless net of information. “The amount of apps, websites and Internet activities require a lot and can easily consume one’s focus. AD/HD effectively is a neurobiological function that occurs from the inside-out. The Internet is creating a similar challenge with executive functioning, but from the outside-in,” Milrod said. Milrod began the Princeton division of CHADD, which now has more attendees than divisions in large cities such as Los Angeles, 10 years ago when she realized so many students in the local schools were struggling with AD/HD. “I was very involved with my children’s schools and found that a lot of kids were being penalized for things that essentially were the outcome of issues with executive functioning,” Milrod said. “It was difficult to find doctors – like an underground railroad to advocate for your kids. I was alone on the railroad and thought by starting CHADD, I could create a highway.” Now that external factors such as technology, media and the Internet are creating distractions for even those outside the AD/HD community, the advice of professionals such as Kolberg is more relevant than ever. “We call it the Era of Endless because the Internet – information, clutter, texts, tweets, links, resources – literally has no end. ADDers are infomaniacs who hunger to be complete and comprehensive. The challenge, especially for those who already have ADD, is to understand when and how to end.” Milrod provided an example for anyone living in this era: “How many times have you gone online to just check one email and then the next thing you know, it’s been two hours and it’s time to leave the house?” At the event on March 15, Kolberg will highlight to the audience of “endless” addicts ways to better organize oneself when there is always a phone buzzing, an email notification, a Facebook post to update, a tweet coming in, a dictionary “word of the day,” an Instagram photo to like, a NY Times news flash on your tablet, a calendar notification – and the list goes on. One simple tool is knowing when to stop. “Stopping points are often quantitative: a word count, deadline or how many links will be put into your blog,” Kolberg said. CHADD, in addition to arranging events such as “The Era of Endless,” promotes parent-to-parent seven-week, 14-hour training programs on everything one needs to know about AD/HD – from neurobiology, behavior management, school, studying, monitoring screen time, teens, please see EVENT, page 12 4 THE PRINCETON SUN — FEB. 11–17, 2015 The Tomato Factory Amy Finkel to speak at Morven Museum Antique & Design Center • Country & Formal Furniture • China • Sterling • Pottery • Textiles • Fine Jewelry • Glass • Old & New Furniture • Lighting • Art Jewelry & Primitives in a Landmark Building Gift Certificates Now Available Bridal Registry • 38 Dealers 609.466.9833 2 Somerset Street Hopewell, NJ 08525 www.thetomatofactory.com [email protected] COME SEE OUR GREAT SELECTION OF VALENTINE'S ❤ DAY GIFTS ❤ Open everyday Mon-Sat 10-5 & Sun 11-5 Discussion will center on antique samplers on Feb. 17 Not all antique samplers are what they appear to be – or how they have been described. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Morven Museum and Garden will present Amy Finkel of “M. Finkel and Daughter” in Philadelphia. A leading dealer of American school samplers, Finkel will provide an informative primer on how to differentiate authentic and accurately represented samplers from those intentionally or unknowingly altered or misrepresented. This program will take place across the street from Morven at The Present Day Club, located at 72 Stockton St., at 10 a.m. Many examples will be shown and compared and advice will be given on differentiating English and American FINKEL samplers, an issue that impacts both rarity and value. Included will be specifics about the common types of samplers misrepresented in the marketplace and alterations such as re- coloring and re-stitching will be discussed. Learn what expert dealers and knowledgeable collectors look for and how they avoid making mistakes. This presentation will include more than 100 images that have been compiled over years of study in the world of antique samplers and needlework. Admission is $25 per person, $20 for “Friends of Morven” and advanced reservations are required. To register, email [email protected], call (609)9248144, ext.106 or visit www.morven.org/shop. FEB. 11–17, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 5 Making waves in allergy awareness Two Princeton parents work to educate the community on allergies and the importance of understanding the facts By ERICA CHAYES The Sun After spending the last 11 to 12 years of their lives devoted to finding answers and alternatives to cope with their sons’ food allergies, Dr. Danielle Coppola and Anne Kennedy have finally made it their business to promote allergy awareness in the community. No parent ever wants to imagine any sort of peril surrounding their child, but for families with food allergies, this is an inevitable danger that must be recognized. The increase in food allergies seems to have dominated the lives of many individuals only in recent years – and yet, the “no peanut classroom” signs carry more weight than ever as people come to understand that allergies are a real threat – one that Kennedy reminds others can, indeed, kill. Her son, Will Morrison, 12, a sixth grader at Princeton Academy, has severe food allergies as well as asthma. To ease the worry that fills every allergy-aware parent as they watch a slew of playful kids carry lunch boxes – the contents of which are unknown – beside their child, there is hope. There is not yet a cure as simple as a pill one swallows to rid themselves of dairy sensitivities or a proven reason to the rhyme, but there is hope. “The whole theme surrounding the need to spread awareness is really about hope,” Kennedy said. “Medical professionals are making a huge difference in many children’s lives. I think we’re on the cusp of making a transformation.” Dr. Jonathan Spergel, section chief of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Division of Allergy, came to Princeton at the request of his patients’ mothers – Coppola and Kennedy – to scientifically cement the hope that is beginning to affect allergy-aware parents across the country. Spergel is a leading expert in new developments to alleviate food allergies and speaks at medical conferences “in every corner of the world and everywhere in between.” Spergel spoke to more than 60 members of the community at an open event at the Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, where Coppola’s and Kennedy’s boys attend school. Coppola’s son Max Kilbourne, 12, a seventh grader, has multiple food allergies and asthma, while her other son, Jack Kilbourne, 11, a sixth grader, has an allergy to tree nuts and asthma. Coppola and Kennedy had the impetus to have their doctor speak to the Princeton public after seeing the results of a survey they circulated around Princeton Academy. They found that one in four PASH students suffered from food allergies – an unusually high number in comparison to the average one in 13 noted on foodallergy.org. To make the need for allergy awareness more pressing, the survey showed that 98 percent of students at least had a family member or friend who suffered from food allergies. Spergel delivered a speech demystifying many of the myths surrounding food allergies and educating locals on what is at the forefront of the medical field. “What I tell my patients,” Spergel said, “is what food allergies are – anaphylactic, diarrheic or oral, how they occur, what the myths are and what are the potential treatments.” The most common myths, he explained, are that people react to the smell of peanuts or that peanuts are the most common food allergy in schools – actually, milk is. Another myth is the common misconception the type of reaction one time will determine the type of reaction the next time. One cannot predict what the next reaction will be like, Spergel said. “One of the things I really wanted to address was myths about food allergies,” Coppola said. “Even my family has doubts about the realness of allergies. I’ve observed my child have a reaction, yet some of my family members can’t connect the reality of the situation since they have never before seen his reaction. Dr. Spergel’s demystification of these myths was extremely helpful to a lot of people in our community.” At present, there are two treatments that are mending the lives and experiences of those who deal with food allergies. The first, Spergel said, is Oral Immunotherapy, which started 10 years ago and is becoming widespread. “It is the easiest to do,” said Spergel, whose hospital was one of the first to begin using the please see COPPOLA, page 14 a e T n o o n fter te Valentine's Day A t h g i l e D s c Celebra i l o TH h o c o Ch ALL MON - & % %" ) ' )* $ %$ % %$ ( % %" ) %$( %" ) %&) *& % %" ) '( * % )) "(% + " ! ( " with R A E Y SE NEW FFET E N I H C H BU ting CelebraSPECIAL LUNC a 6 THE PRINCETON SUN — FEB. 11–17, 2015 in our opinion Budget time 145 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609-751-0245 It’s that time of year again when tough decisions have to be made f you sit on a school board or municipal governing body, you’re entering the part of the year that probably causes you the most headaches. It’s budget time. It’s time to do the impossible: provide outstanding service for little or no money. A few years ago, Gov. Christie made headlines – and more than a few enemies – when he slashed state funding and eventually added a 2 percent cap on tax hikes. Since then, at least some of the money has returned. Sometime this month, the governor will release state funding figures for this year. But it’s safe to say that no district or town will find itself rolling in dough. Governing bodies will continue to face decisions that involve reducing or holding the line on services and/or raising taxes. And we all love more I Get involved Think taxes are too high? Think services have been cut too deeply? Now is the time to make your voice heard. It’s budget season, and most local governing bodies have ways to involve the public in the decisionmaking process. taxes, don’t we? We already pay the highest property taxes in the nation – $8,161 on average, according to recently-released data from the Department of Community Affairs – so why not pay more? One bright spot – some would say the only bright spot – to come of this is that many governing bodies these days have made the budget process open to the public. “Transparent” is the watchword today. It’s a smart move to involve the pub- lic – everyone from those who want to cut taxes to the bone to those who would like to see expanded services. When the public is invited in, they not only see the difficult choices leaders have to make, but they also feel like they have a voice. Leaders are listening to them. Their input is valued. While not everyone will be happy with every decision, at least there is a sense of inclusion and “ownership” of the process. We encourage everyone to get involved with their local budget processes this year. In most instances, there will be hearings. Items will be posted online. It’s easy to offer your suggestions to the people who eventually will make the final decision. And, chances are, your feedback will be appreciated. Man arrested for marijuana possession The following reports are provided by the Princeton Police Department: Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Princeton-Kingston Road, a 25year-old was arrested on Jan. 25 on a Hamilton Township Municipal Court order for $300. The Trenton inhabitant was processed at police headquarters and later turned over to the Hamilton Township Police Department. headquarters and released. On Jan. 31, a 23-year-old male was accused of damaging the gate arm to the Spring Street Municipal Garage. Reports claim that the Freehold resident drove his pick-up truck through the gate arm and exited the garage without paying for his parking. A follow-up investigation was later conducted and the man was arrested at police headquarters and charged with criminal mischief. He was released with a pending court date. police report On Jan. 29, a 58-year-old male was arrested for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Mercer Street at Parkside Drive. The Hamilton Square resident was processed at police A 54-year-old female was accused of shoplifting merchandise from a business on Palmer Square West on Feb.1. The total amount of the items stolen was in excess of $200. The woman was placed under arrest and processed at police headquarters. The accused was later charged with shoplifting and issued a complaint summons with a future court date. Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Stockton Street, a 42-year-old female was found to have an active warrant for her arrest. The warrant was issued by the Florence Township Municipal Court in the amount of $164. The Trenton local was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. The woman was later released on her own recognizance by the Florence Township Municipal Court. Dan McDonough Jr. chaIr man of el auw It medIa Tim Ronaldson Joe Eisele execut Ive edIt or Int er Im publ Isher Mary L. Serkalow cont ent edIt or Kristen Dowd pr Incet on edIt or Erica Chayes pr Incet on edIt or Vita Duva ar t dIr ect or Stephanie Lippincott managIng edIt or Russell Cann Barry Rubens Michael LaCount, Ph.D. chaIr man of t he boar d chIef execut Ive of f Icer vIce chaIr man el auw It medIa gr oup publ Isher emer It us edIt or emer It us Steve Miller Alan Bauer The Sun is published weekly by Elauwit Media LLC, 145 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. It is mailed weekly to select addresses in the 08542 and 08540 ZIP codes. If you are not on the mailing list, six-month subscriptions are available for $39.99. PDFs of the publication are online, free of charge. For information, please call 609-751-0245. To submit a news release, please email [email protected]. For advertising information, call (609) 751-0245 or email [email protected]. The Sun welcomes comments from readers – including any information about errors that may call for a correction to be printed. SPEAK UP The Sun welcomes letters from readers. Brief and to the point is best, so we look for letters that are 300 words or fewer. Include your name, address and phone number. We do not print anonymous letters. Send letters to [email protected], via fax at 609-751-0245, or via the mail. Of course, you can drop them off at our office, too. The Princeton Sun reserves the right to reprint your letter in any medium – including electronically. FEB. 11–17, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 7 VITA DUVA/The Sun Darius M. Ashraf, 5, of Princeton hugs his grandfather while browsing books at the Princeton Public Library. Love is in the air Princetonians talk all things valentine By VITA DUVA The Sun It is that special time of year again – red roses, caramel truffles and teddy bears festooned – Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. While some love and indulge in this worldwide celebration, others simply wish this designated day for romance would just vanish into thin air. Princeton University student Zhi-Shui Hsu has nothing special planned this Valentine’s Day. “I will probably just spend my time studying,” she said as she made her way up Witherspoon Street on another frosty day in February. And the same goes for Darius M. Ashraf, 5, of Princeton. Browsing for books with his grandfather in the Princeton Public Library one afternoon, Darius stated, “My grandpa and I do not have anything planned for Valentine’s Day – yet.” “At school, there is a lot of work to do, but I also want to take the time to make Valentine’s Day cards for all of my friends,” he added with a smile. Cupid’s arrow may be bouncing off a few Princetonians this year, but a short, brisk walk around town proves otherwise. Jewelry stores and other shops in the heart of town are adorned with large red hearts, love charms, heart pendants and candles, and other Valentine’s Day displays. Do you have a story or an opinion about Valentine’s Day that you want to share with The Sun? Tell us via email, [email protected]. $ %*' ! ""# $ & ' $) ' %' $ -%*' %# %' % %+ & ! %' ) ( # & ! & " %$ & ! " # "! With this coupon. Expires 2/28/15. # % & " & !$ & !! % +++ ) $ $, %# Free Computer Equipment Recycling (CRT Monitors Excluded) ) . ! ""# $ PAGE 8 CALENDAR FEB. 11–17, 2015 WEDNESDAY FEB. 11 Ask the Mac Pros: Princeton Public Library, 10 a.m. – noon. Every Wednesday through April 1. Baby Story time: Princeton Public Library, 11 – 11:30 a.m. For children 0-15 months. Baby Playgroup: Princeton Public Library, 11:30 – noon. For children 0-15 months. Sam Daley-Harris: Making a Difference in a Democracy. Princeton Public Library, noon – 1 p.m. Part of the Spotlight on the Humanities series. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. Homework Help: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 6 p.m. For elementary through high school students. Intro to PowerPoint: Princeton Public Library, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Princeton Tech Meet-Up: Princeton Public Library, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. Cafe & Tea House s e R h T t ose n i a P WANT TO BE LISTED? To have your meeting or affair listed in the Calendar or Meetings, information must be received, in writing, two weeks prior to the date of the event. Send information by mail to: Calendar, The Sun, 1330 Route 206, Suite 211, Skillman, NJ 08558. Or by email: news@theprinceton sun.com. Or you can submit a calendar listing through our website (www.theprincetonsun.com). THURSDAY FEB. 12 Storytime: Princeton Public Library, 10 – 10:30 a.m. For children 16 months plus. Fiction Book Group for kids: Princeton Public Library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Baby Story time: Princeton Public Library, 11 – 11:30 a.m. For children 0-15 months. Baby Playgroup: Princeton Public Library, 11:30 – noon. For children 0-15 months. please see CALENDAR, page 9 PAINT P AINT THE THE ROSES ROSES FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2015 2015 MUSIC SERIES M USIC S ERIES NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS ffooorr V allen leentin ttiine's Day Diinner D Din Afternoon Stories: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 4years-old plus. Homework Help: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 6 p.m. For elementary through high school students. Black Voices Book Group: Princeton Public Library, 7 – 9 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. To Be Discussed: Princeton Public Library, 7 – 8 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. SUN S UN MON M ON 1 TUE T UE 2 WED W ED 3 THU T HU 4 FRI F RI S SAT AT 5 6 Bo & Teddy Larr y Tritel 12:00-1:30pm 7-10pm 7 Brian Hill 11-2pm Wenonah Brooks & Co. 7-10pm Breakfast • Lunch • Desserts VALENTINE'S V ALENTINE'S DAY DAY LLUNCH UNCH & DINNER DINNER SPECIALS SPECIALS TURF SURF SURF OR OR TURF TENDERLOIN FILET TENDERLOIN FILET BROILED & BROILED SALMON SALMON 8 37 West Broad Street • Hopewell 609-466-8200 • teaattheroses@ gmail.com Winter Hours: Tues - Thurs: 9am-6pm • Fri & Sat: - 9am-3pm, 6:30pm-10pm • Sun: 9am - 5pm • Monday: Closed 10 11 12 Bo & Teddy 12:00-1:30pm Larr y Tritel 11-2pm 13 Andrew Wynn 7-10pm ♥Brian Hi1ll 4 11-2pm Jeff & Karen 7-10pm ♥ 15 16 17 18 22 19 Bo & Teddy 12:00-1:30pm Larr y Tritel 11-2pm Larr y Tritel 11-2pm O P E N M I C N I G H T S ! - - T H I R D F R I DAY O F E V E RY M O N T H ! 6 : 3 0 P M - C LO S E 9 23 24 25 26 20 Open Mic Night 21 Brian Hill 11-2pm Darla & Rich w. Jeff 7-10pm Levine 6:30pm-Close 27 28 Brian Hill Robert Bo & Teddy 11-2pm 12:00-1:30pm Zeckleman J e ff LeVine 7-10pm 7-10pm FEB. 11–17, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 9 CALENDAR CALENDAR Continued from page 8 “Failed Love”: Princeton University Art Museum, 7 – 9 p.m. Student performances, poetry, chocolate and art. Chicago Symphony Winds: Richardson Auditorium, 8 p.m. For more information visit princetonuniversityconcerts.org. FRIDAY FEB. 13 Let’s Dance: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 5 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. A Valentine Eve Dinner Dance: Princeton Elks Lodge, 6:30 p.m. $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For more information email [email protected] or call (609) 933-7085. SATURDAY FEB. 14 Winter Farmers Market: D&R Greenway Princeton, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $3 admission. Saturday Stories: 10:30 – 11 a.m. For children 2 – 8 years old and their families. French Stories: Princeton Public Library, 11 – 11:30 a.m. For children 2-years-old plus. Japanese Stories: Princeton Public Library, 2 – 3 p.m. For children 2 years old plus. Chinese New Year Celebration: Princeton Public Library: 2 – 4 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. Go Between Club: Princeton Public Library, 2 – 3 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. SUNDAY FEB. 15 Keith Spencer: “We Shall Not Be Moved”: Princeton Public Library, 3 – 5 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. Sunday Stories: Princeton Public Library, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. MONDAY FEB. 16 AARP Tax Help: Princeton Public Library, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. For seniors and people of low and moderate income. To schedule an appointment, call (609) 924 – 9529, ext. 220. Every Monday through April 13. Ask the Mac Pros: Princeton Public Library, every Monday 4 – 6 p.m. Every Wednesday 10 a.m. – noon. Film: “A Band Called Death”: Princeton Public Library, 7 – 9 p.m. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. through June. For more information visit princetonlibrary.org. Storytime: Princeton Public Library, 10 – 10:30 a.m. For children 16 months plus. Fiction Book Group for kids: Princeton Public Library, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Baby Story time: Princeton Public Library, 11 – 11:30 a.m. For children 0-15 months. Baby Playgroup: Princeton Public Library, 11:30 – noon. For children 0-15 months. Afternoon Stories: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 4:30 p.m. Ages 4years-old plus. Homework Help: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 6 p.m. For elementary through high school students. Chess: Princeton Public Library, 4 – 5 p.m. SCORE Seminar: Optimizing Social Media Results for your Small Business: Princeton Public Library, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ! ! ! ! ! % $ ! ! # ! %$ !" # ! ! $ ! % " ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !% ! ! $ # # % TUESDAY FEB. 17 Writers Room: Princeton Public Library, noon – 2 p.m. Repeats every month on the third Tuesday Holiday Inn Princeton is delighted to host you while visiting the Princeton, NJ area. Holiday Inn Princeton wants to be your home away from home. 10 THE PRINCETON SUN — FEB. 11–17, 2015 PURE RESTURANT & LOUNGE STEAK• SEAFOOD • SUSHI 14th b e F , y a d r u t a S Love y a D s ' e n i t n Vale ver Co o N AFFAIR DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT PRIX-FIXE MENU & REGULAR MENU AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS: 609-919-0770 WWW.PUREPRINCETON.COM | 3499 U.S. 1, Princeton, NJ 08540 ‘Walk Now for Autism Speaks’ raises $230K The Central Jersey “Walk Now for Autism Speaks” hosted its annual awards reception on Jan. 28 at the Salt Creek Grille in Princeton. The event celebrated the fundraising efforts of the local community, raising $230,000 to support Autism Speaks’ work, both locally and nationally, to increase awareness about autism, fund innovative autism research and family services, and advocate for the needs of individuals with autism and their families in Princeton and beyond. Autism spectrum disorder is now diagnosed in one in every 68 children, including 1 in every 42 PSA Pet Friends – Grief support for pet owners (800) 404-7387 boys, making it the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S. In attendance at the Awards were corporate sponsors, the GEICO local office and Tris Pharma, as well as in-kind supporters, The Princeton Sun and WPST. Top fundraisers joined the festivities and received gifts from SMILE Biscotti and Artistas Café – companies that employ adults living with autism. The event was hosted by Autism Speaks and the Central NJ Volunteer Committee. The “Walk Now for Autism Speaks” events are the signature fundraising events for Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants in more than 100 cities across North America to support autism research, awareness and advocacy. FEB. 11–17, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 11 Dr. Mary V. DeCicco Princeton Singers have ‘something for everybody on Valentine’s Day D.M.D., FAGD • Preventive Dentistry • Sealants • Mouth Guards • Veneers • Bonded and Porcelain Fillings • Crowns • Implant Crowns • Dentures • Oral Cancer Screening • Sleep Appliances • Over 30 years experience • Welcome ages 2 to 102 • Wheel Chair Accessible ‘My Funny Valentine’ to be performed Feb. 14 at Princeton U. By ERICA CHAYES The Sun If you are hungering for something different than a romantic dinner, decadent chocolates or a dozen roses on Valentine’s Day, perhaps an evening of music is the right choice for you – with or without your lover. On Saturday, Feb. 14, The Princeton Singers will be bringing some sound into the Princeton University Art Museum at 5:30 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. “My Funny Valentine” will delve into love and its many woes, “glorious, sad, funny and awkward,” with the audience surrounded by art and a reception to follow each performance. Steven Sametz, artistic director of the Princeton Singers, programmed the evening of songs he called “Valentine’s bonbons.” The concert will begin with a complaint piece about love written in 16th century Italy and sung in Italian, “Chi chili chi,” criticizing a lover for falling asleep after the two had made love. From a moment of dissatisfaction, the next piece describes the sweet longing that occurs when a loved one is gone. “Toutes les nuits,” is sung in French. “The Princeton Singers are renown for doing adventurous repertoire with lighter elements to it,” Sametz said. “This concert will touch on the theatrical and explore music from the Renaissance period through modern day.” Sametz will also be conducting “My Funny Valentine” and also has included three of his own pieces. “When He Shall Die” uses text from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” “Un Baccio,” or “a kiss,” uses text from Giambattista Marino. The last of his pieces to be played is “Y Berenjenas con Queso,” or “And Eggplants with Cheese” – a song sung in Spanish about a man who prefers his eggplant and cheese sandwich over his lover, Inez. The concert will integrate lighter tunes such as Cole Porter’s “Every time We Say Goodbye,” and end with “Masochism Tango,” – “returning to the theme of the opening piece; not all love is romantic,” Sametz said. “With 17 singers set up in the gallery and the audience intimately surrounded by art, there is a ‘something for everybody’ Valentine’s Day quality to the show,” Sametz said. “The music takes an eternal approach to all things about love.” 67 Tamarack Circle Montgomery Knoll Recognized as (609) 921-7744 www.DeCiccoDental.com 2015 Summer Tennis Camp June 22nd - August 28th Ages: 5-17 Pay Register & by May 1st and Lock in Last Year's Rates! 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Steve Mahiri, 9, a student at Riverside Elementary, does a worksheet – though his favorite part of PYA is seeing his friends. Maiyan Hobgood, 9, of Riverside Elementary, works on writing her essay with YMCA volunteer Ruth Holmes. • Along with our expanded line of Holistic and Grain-Free Food • We have all of the snow & ice removal supplies you need! 14 THE PRINCETON SUN — FEB. 11–17, 2015 Coppola, Kennedy hope to continue raising awareness " 14) 9 2160(4 ,0 $ 121 Main Street • Princeton Forrestal Village, Princeton, NJ 08540 (Inside of Can DO Fitness Ctr) 9 COPPOLA 9# 9# Continued from page 5 9 9 #))-4 ! # 1527 Route 27 • Suite 1600 • Somerset, NJ 08873 732-659-6650 222 #-.#4 #" #'%&/(+.. !+) We want to provide gymnastics training to all ability levels and ages in a safe, progressive, and fun environment. We want each gymnast to reach their highest ability level. treatment. OIT requires integrating small, regulated amounts of the allergen into a patient’s diet and allowing them to get used to it. Both Kennedy and Coppola’s sons have been working with this method, and it has become their saving grace. “Working with Oral Immunotherapy has transformed my son’s life over the years. He has had an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts before and now is eating two peanuts a day with ease.” The other treatment, the “big one,” as Spergel refers to it, is called Epi Titanium Immunotherapy. It involves placing a “food patch” on the patient and allowing the allergen to absorb into the skin at a low level. This treatment is the farthest along thus far in research protocol. Spergel’s speech was just the beginning of Coppola and Kennedy’s plan to spread awareness throughout the community and beyond. They believe that individuals – ones with allergies and ones without – must stay in the forefront of continuing to educate themselves. “Today, we met with public school nurses in Princeton about allergy education. We are here as a resource and we want to get the word out. If anyone would like to work with us, we are open to it and are also engaging our sons to raise awareness among their peers,” Coppola said. “We’re just beginning to find our way and don’t know exactly where it will go, but every little bit, I know, will go a long way.” As part of their mission to spread awareness, Coppola and Kennedy have created an email address for anyone who has a question, wishes to network with other parents or just needs some help getting through the day to write to. The mothers encourage anyone, whether local or across the Atlantic, to reach out to [email protected] m. “It is difficult to navigate these waters, and it takes a community to help everyone understand the facts and get through it. Danielle and I want to share our journey from a parent perspective,” Kennedy said. Disease shows progressive memory impairment DISEASE Continued from page 1 free of charge. The trick to AD is to see if someone is facing progressive memory impairment, as it is not a usual part of aging – the woman who used to cook perfectly now misses key elements to an old recipe or forgets to turn the stove off, or the man who used to execute an excellent game of chess or bridge, no longer can.” Other notable signs of AD include routinely misplacing possessions, having trouble operating machinery, forgetting the names of family members and so on. For those caring for someone with AD, visit www.noblestudy. org to learn more. FEB. 11–17, 2015 – THE PRINCETON SUN 15 Library offers free help for seniors filing electronic tax returns Seniors and people of low and moderate income can get free help preparing and electronically filing their federal and state tax returns at the Princeton Public Library. Part of AARP’s Tax–Aide program, the help is available by appointment on Monday mornings through April 13. This assistance is for individual returns only and only for those who are prepared to have their return electronically filed on the day of their appointment. Returns will not be completed for customers to mail on their own (unless their visa status requires that), and previously completed returns will not be reviewed. The AARP Tax-Aide program does not handle complex returns. For best results, participants should bring a copy of last year’s return, as well as documentation for all current year income and expenses that may be deductible. These should be official documents for income (a W-2, 1099, So- cial Security Year-End report or retirement account statement). Those seeking help should also bring a list of expenses and charitable donations for which they can provide receipts and other back-up documentation if ever requested by the IRS. In many cases, a local pharmacy can provide a printout of all medications and their cost. Appointments will be scheduled from 9-12 p.m. and typically last an hour. To schedule, call (609) 924-9529, ext. 220. ‘We Shall Not Be Moved’ set for Feb. 15 “We Shall Not Be Moved,” a theatrical concert featuring Keith Spencer will take place on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at Princeton Public Library. During the performance, vocalist and actor, Spencer will per- form popular songs and poignant readings from the civil rights era. Songs include, “People Get Ready,” “Oh Freedom,” “Go Down, Moses,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” and “We Shall Not Be Moved.” The performance will be in the library’s Community Room. For more details on this concert, call (609) 924-9529 or visit www.princetonlibrary.org Wilson-Apple Funeral Home Please recycle this newspaper. 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His three children, Charlie, 14, Marion, 13, and Ben, 8, led Biondi to discover the fruits of the Y when the time came to put them into childcare. All Biondi’s children attended the Y’s after- or before-school programs from 2002 onward. Both Marion and Ben began as infants and have grown up experiencing the close bonds created out of the Y’s programs. “Ben is still in the beforeschool program offered to the Montgomery district. Time and time again, Ben pesters me to get him there early,” Biondi chuckled. “He and his friends really love running around and seeing each other before the day of school begins.” This excitement about the program that Biondi also says is common among Ben’s buddies may be attributed to the Y’s goal to integrate progressive relationships among its members. Kate Bech, CEO of the Princeton Y, emphasized the Y’s “effort to connect to people and get involved.” From before- and after-school programs to group mentoring programs, the Y provides many opportunities for its youth to grow up in a good environment and expand upon their true potential. The Princeton Young Achievers is one of the options for children grades kindergarten through five who may have limited resources or need extra help with homework. One of the groups meets at a learning center in the children’s housing development, Princeton Community Village, which makes it easy for them to step off the bus and into a positive learning environment before parents arrive home. “We feel at the Y that we really need to be a support for these children and ensure that they do well when school becomes challenging,” Bech said. “PYA is really critical for kids whose parents might not speak English. Our volunteers fill an academic component, and PYA kids are prepared to go to school the following day with a better understanding of the material.” Biondi went on to describe the mentoring programs that “serve youth in multiple places.” “We have a grassroots program called Committed and Faithful Princetonians that focuses on ANTHONY HEARN, CPA MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION FREE NS ULTATIO S N O C Former Internal Revenue Agent Evening or Weekend Appointments – Your house or mine PO Box 10269, Trenton, NJ 08650 [email protected] • (609) 306-4575 Audit Representation • Individual Taxes • Business Taxes • Estates • Business & Tax Consulting children,” Biondi said,”as well as the Y Scholars – both of which have great synergy, meet twice monthly, serve a full meal and most importantly provide mentorships to help children get ready for the rest of their lives.” Biondi said he hadn’t understood how well the Y acts as a backbone to Princeton schools and the Board of Education before joining the board. He believes this is something he will try to enliven even more as board chair. According to Biondi, the Princeton Y is also doing a lot to enhance “healthy living space.” Many people have come to expect the Y to be just a gym with low membership fees. Biondi and Bech, however, explained how the program, along with other YMCAs throughout country, exceeds this expectation by not only providing a healthy center but also by acting as a recuperation center for those who have been or are being treated for cancer. “What really sets us apart,” Bech said, “is that we are focused on being a solution nationwide to make a difference in preventative care for those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. We help individuals recuperate, regroup and rebuild themselves. We want to be welcoming for healthseekers; we want to be the place where people will come and feel good about themselves and about setting goals for themselves.” Both Biondi and Bech admire that even the Y’s members are an integral part of strengthening the community. Following the Y’s non-profit model, Biondi and the other board members are all volunteers, and each member’s fees go back into the community. In fact, Biondi has found that $450,000 to $500,000 goes back into the Princeton community annually. He believes the town’s unique economic diversity allows for the Y and its board to serve a wide range of people directly. “The Y is a national platform for mind, body and spirit. Our local community center thinks beyond just its activities,” Biondi said proudly. “No matter what we are doing, there’s always more we can do. As new board chair, that is what really excites me.” 18 THE PRINCETON SUN — FEB. 11–17, 2015 on campus Your Dog In A Loving Home… NOT A KENNEL! 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