WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters to the Editor: Teaching & Learning In India 3 & PLAINSBORO Girl Scout Awards 6 Plainsboro To Conduct Transit Survey 22 Theological Seminary’s Student Housing Plans 23 Prince of Peace’s New Music Minister 28 Police Reports 33 Classifieds 35 NEWS ISSUE DATE: AUGUST 28, 2009 NEXT ISSUE:SEPTEMBER 11 Medical Offices Proposed Back to School in WW-P At Plainsboro Village Center by Cara Latham ern border of the proposed site for the new buildings, Varga said. ith the construction on Plans include two medical of- the hospital underway, fice buildings, totaling 30,000 Wplans for three new square feet, at least half of which buildings in Plainsboro’s Village would consist of medical offices Center — two of which are expect- located right in the village, said ed to hold medical offices — may Varga. “There may be other offices be heading to Plainsboro’s Plan- in there,” Varga said. Sharbell, ning Board as however, is not early as Mon- sure whether it day, September ‘With the hospital very will use the 21. whole building When the much a reality, there is a plan change that is go- or half of it for township’s Vil- medical of- lage Center was ing to the Planning fices, but “the originally ap- Board to essentially assumption is proved, it in- School Begins, New New Administrators: Russell Lazovick, left, the new keep two buildings at- that it would be assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruc- cluded plans for medically-re- Faces Welcomed a few buildings tached as medical office tion, and David Aderhold, right, the new assistant su- lated,” Varga that featured buildings.’ added. tarting a new job anywhere perintendent for planning and pupil services, join the commercial us- may seem daunting, but it “There is WW-P administrative staff this school year under Vic- es on the ground another Smay seem especially so if toria Kniewel, who is entering her third year as super- level and residential units above, 15,000-square foot building with you’re going to be overseeing the according to Les Varga, the town- programs and services adminis- intendent. School begins on Wednesday, September 9. commercial on the ground floor ship’s director of planning and and residential on floors two and tered to students in one of the zoning. state’s top-ranked school districts. they both became superintendents. not his original career choice, but it three,” Varga added. “Whether “Now, with the hospital very they are condominiums or apart- Not for WW-P’s two new assis- But by June, the WW-P Board of turned out to be the one for which much a reality, there is a plan tant superintendents. Not only do Education hired Lazovick and he had a passion. He grew up in ments has yet to be determined.” change that is going to the Plan- The original Village Center Russell Lazovick and David Ader- Aderhold to replace them. The two Wayne. His father was a drafts- ning Board to essentially keep two hold already have experience newest additions to WW-P have man, who is now a purchasing plans called for commercial and buildings attached as medical of- residential uses, but the developer working together, they both also been on the job for about two to manager, and his mother has fice buildings,” he said. “Sharbell have prior experience with the dis- three weeks now, and they say their worked for a bank her entire career. is looking to capitalize on the vil- has been working with a group of lage’s very close location to the trict — and their credentials to prior experience in dealing with Lazovick, who has an under- doctors to do that.” boot. state regulation is one new per- graduate degree in international hospital. “For the village, there’s Facing the new library from the everything that comes along with In April the district found out spective that will help them in get- business and economics and a mas- fountain location, there is an open that it would be losing two of its ting acclimated. ter’s degree in English education visiting the doctor,” Varga said. field directly to the left, across the “There is foot traffic and having to highly touted administrators this For Lazovick, the new assistant from Boston University, realized street from the First Constitution year — Thomas Smith and Steven superintendent for curriculum and Bank parking area. Crossing the Continued on page 10 Continued on page 22 Mayer to other districts, where instruction, the education field was street there would touch the south-

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Joan Eisenberg Princeton Forrestal Village 609-951-8600 x110 Views & Opinions [email protected] www.JoanSells.com To The Editor: trian friendly community. We have made real concrete improvements New Paths to Follow throughout town as well as having Active Adult Opportunities sparked changes in policy and For Ken Carlson planning. I’m grateful to have West Windsor: 2 Bedroom, 2 full Bath home reetings friends. A bit of worked with such a fantastic and has a large eat-in Kitchen and an adjacent committed Board of Trustees. sunny breakfast area with a slider to the won- news — I’ve accepted an Richard K. Rein derful expanded patio. The Living Room & exciting position at a We’ve also enjoyed the support of Dining Room have a vaulted ceiling, bright G over 380 members, and the cooper- Editor and Publisher windows and neutral carpeting. The Family biotech company in Cambridge Cara Latham Room features a fireplace and neutral décor. and Barbara and I will be moving ation of the Mayor, Township offi- The Master Bedroom has a deep coffered cials, Township Council, and News Editor ceiling and two walk-in closets. Village Grande to Massachusetts after 16 years in community is perfect for the young at heart West Windsor. It’s with a mixture county and state officials. Lynn Miller 55+ active adult community, the wonderful of sadness and Our work is not done by any Community News Editor clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor pools, stretch — there is billiard room, card room and library. $299,900 excitement that Brian McCarthy we share this much more to do. South Brunswick: 4 Bedroom + Study, Craig Terry news with our Please help the WWB- Please get in- 3 Bath home-Very upgraded and is priced volved in the Photography below current builder costs. Vaulted and friends and ac- PA make West Windsor Tray ceilings. Upgraded Kitchen with gran- quaintances. WWBPA and Vaughan Burton ite counters, all SS appliances including a model for bicycle and help us make Production double wall oven. Expanded ‘Greenhouse’ I will be step- breakfast room. Recessed lighting, dramat- ping down as sec- pedestrian mobility and West Windsor a Diana Joseph-Riley ic moldings, extensive hardwood flooring, model for bicy- upgraded baths, Master bath with heated ond vice-presi- safety. Martha Moore flooring! This Active Adult Community offers dent and trustee cle and pedestri- Account Representatives clubhouse, pool tennis, sauna steam room, an mobility and party room and much more! $510,000 of the West Bill Sanservino Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian safety. We always need volun- teers. In addition, with my resigna- Production Manager East Windsor: Alliance in the next few days. (I 3BR, 3 BA. Totally tion, we are also in need of a dedi- Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 upgraded home in the Active Adult will also be stepping down as Founding Production Adviser Community of ‘The Riviera’. 1st Flr trustee of FOWWOS as well as a cated individual to join our Board w/upgraded Hdwd flrs, MBR + member of the Mercer County Bi- of Trustees. Euna Kwon Brossman BR #2 on 1st flr. Kit w/granite ctrs. cycle and Pedestrian Task Force). If you are interested in volun- Jack Florek, Bart Jackson 2 nd Flr w/3rd BR, full BA and loft. teering or stepping up to become a Beautiful Clubhouse, walking trails, I have been involved in bicycle Pritha Dasgupta close to shopping, major roadways and pedestrian advocacy in West Trustee, please attend our meet- $2,550 / Month Jennifer Bender and commuter trains. Windsor for over eight years, and I ings (our next meeting is Thurs- day, September 10), our events, Phyllis Spiegel must say I am most proud of the Caroline Calogero Plainsboro: and our activities. Please visit our 2BR + Den, 2BA, Condo last three and a half years in the Contributing Writers located in the Active Adult Community work we have done in the WWB- website for ways to get involved of Princeton Windrows. This largest (www.wwbpa.org) or E-mail us model features nicely appointed PA. We have accomplished so For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. Kitchen, LR with octagonal tray much together to make West Fax: 609-243-9020. Continued on page 4 ceiling, bright windows and French Dr UNDER CONTRACT Windsor a more bicycle and pedes- E-mail: [email protected] leading to private patio. 2nd BR Home Page: www.wwpinfo.com & Den/3rd BR. The community offers Mail: Box 580, West Windsor 08550. formal or informal dining rooms. The News welcomes letters. Mail them to Box 580, Many Amenities. $450,000 Physical Location: 12 Roszel Road, West Windsor 08550. Fax them to 609-243-9020. Suite C-205, West Windsor Call Joan Today for More Information or to see a Property! Or E-mail them: [email protected]. © 2009 by Richard K. Rein. Mobile: 609-306-1999 • Office: 609-951-8600 x110 DONNA LUCARELLI Anna Shulkina NJAR Million Dollar Club ‘98 - ‘00 West Windsor NJAR Circle of Excellence ‘01 - ‘08; Gold Level ‘03 - ‘08 DIRECT LINE: 609-750-5395 & Plainsboro OFFICE: 609-936-2525 x5395 CELL: 609-903-0621 Are HOT! LONG & FOSTER 33 Princeton Hightstown Rd • Princeton Junction, NJ Princeton Landing

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This home features an eat-in kitchen, full Market Statistics for June and July fin. bsmnt. w/ full-size West Windsor, Average Days on Market: July 89 June 49 Average Sale Price: 538,929 535,869 windows. Hrdwd flrs Plainsboro, Average Days on Market: July 46 June 54 in LR & DR. Average Sale Price 499,973 377,460 OPEN HOUSE $349,000 8/30 1-4 P.M. These are excellent statistics. Sales are increasing in our towns. If you are thinking of selling, NOW IS THE TIME TO DO IT! 2BR, 2.5BA, 2-car garage & full bsmnt. Former Teacher, Top-Producing Realtor “Nassau” model end- See Me and More Info at My Website: unit townhome in supe- DONNALUCARELLI.COM LISTING NEW EXCLUSIVE rior location. Upgraded Cell: 609-903-9098 eat-in kitchen w/ ceram- Office: 609-799-3500 ic flrs & granite coun- [email protected] ters. MBR w/ sitting 53 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. • Princeton Junction, N.J. area & hardwood floors MAKE THE EDUCATED CHOICE. throughout. $384,900 AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 3 Letter From India: Teaching & Also Learning CONSIDERING A t’s the time of year when students all over the United States, and especially here in the REAL ESTATE CAREER? IWest Windsor-Plainsboro school district, are thinking about going back to school, and Part Time when teachers have already planned out that “What I did this summer” homework assign- Full Time ment. Every year I have always groaned, along Agents Needed with everybody else, when the teacher an- nounced this assignment. But this year I am ac- For Busy Office tually looking forward to writing about my ex- perience working with children from the slums Free Seminars Tuesday and Thursday of Amdavad, in the northwestern part of India. Evenings or Private Appointment Last spring I wrote a letter to the editor of this newspaper explaining my plans to work Call 609-683-5000 with the Aware Foundation, an organization whose goal is to use education to rehabilitate for an Appointment disadvantaged children from the same area of India where both my parents were born (WW- P News, April 3). As a son of Indian immi- grants who has benefited from the opportuni- ties of America and this school district, I want- ed to give children less fortunate than I the chance to receive a complete and proper educa- tion, something most of us take for granted. Summer Adventure: Shivang Patel Abrams, Hutchinson This summer I spent a month and a half in the town teaches basic skills to children at a & Associates of Amdavad working with some of India’s poorest 64 Princeton Hightstown Rd children, the same kind of children who were brought community resource center in India. Gloria Hutchinson, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Owner/Realtor Associate; to the world’s attention in the Academy Award-win- Richard Abrams, ning movie “Slumdog Millionaire.” Every afternoon I 609-683-5000 Broker/Owner. went to one of four Community Resource Centers, a dren, I compiled the data I had collected on each of the place where the children would go every evening to re- children’s strengths and weaknesses in learning, in- ceive instruction that helps fill in the gaps left by the formation the Aware Foundation needed to help de- usually poor public schools that they attend. velop programs to educate the children more effec- I worked one-on-one with each of the children, tively. The foundation has invited me to speak at an in- numbering almost 100 in all, to identify each child’s ternational fund raising event in London this coming areas of strength and weakness, allowing the centers to October to speak about my experiences and to share best suit each child’s needs. I was surprised that when my insights about the children of Amdavad. Residential Brokerage it came to their general inability to read well, there was Next summer I plan to go back to India and contin- ue to help the Aware Foundation to make a difference Sujani Murthy very little difference between the younger and older Sales Associate children. For example, I had a second grade student in the lives of these children. All I can say at this point International President’s Club is that as much as the children learned from me, I and a sixth grade student and shockingly, neither was Top 4% of Coldwell Banker’s able to read grade one text. So I guess I shouldn’t have learned so much from them — about appreciating ed- Sales Associates, Internationally been surprised that when it came to math, neither ucation and its role in shaping our lives, and also about 609-540-9114 (cell) could do basic subtraction either. Most of my students appreciating what I have here at home. couldn’t tell time, but of course, they could count Shivang Patel 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. • Princeton Jct., NJ 08550 money perfectly. Class of 2011, High School North At the end of my six weeks working with the chil- 609-799-8181

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Suburban Mom RADHA CHEERATH BROKER ASSOCIATE o much has been written by Euna Kwon Brossman summer, are going through now, “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” about David Bachner in the three months after his death — two Spast few weeks, so many bined the best of both his parents. families in the same community, • NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Gold Level ‘03-’07 tears have been shed at the sudden the same schools, the boys almost • NJAR Million Dollar Club Award Silver Level ‘01-’02 He was their golden-haired, later- • Mercer County Top Producers Association ‘01-’08 and shocking death of the 18-year- in-life baby, another chance for the same age, both lost too heart- old baseball star from Plainsboro joy, and in this, he fulfilled his breakingly early in life. And in one Email: [email protected] Website: www.RadhaSells.com — and yet, I would feel remiss if I promise. of those strange life coincidences, Office: 609-799-8181 • Cell: 609-577-6664 did not add my own thoughts about It must be the nature of our busy David and Kenny’s pictures are this young man and what his pass- lives that people who live only a side by side in the High School Gorgeous Northeast facing Mt. Vernon 34 Greylynne West Windsor, NJ home at the prestigious Estates of ing has forced so many of us to feel North yearbook, Kenny’s empty Princeton Junction, backing to preserved about the meaning of such things as chair at graduation next to David’s. land. Beautiful two-story entrance Foyer friendship, community, and a life I don’t go to church regularly, with upgraded hardwood flooring. Sorrow brings out the Spacious living room with bay windows, well-lived. but I do believe in a higher power. moldings, and hardwood floors. Formal To talk about David I first have best nurturing instincts However, these days I find myself Dining Room is decorated with moldings, chair rails, and is graced with hardwood to talk about his parents, Rhonda in all of us. It forces us bewildered and even angry some- flooring. Designer Eat-in Kitchen with and Steve, who have been our to stop running, pause, times about these wrenching losses upgraded cherry cabinets, stainless steel neighbors in this development — why God, why now? There has refrigerator, granite counter tops, wall and take stock of all that oven/ microwave and hardwood floors. since the day we moved in ten and a been good to come out in the over- Gas fireplace with upgraded brick surround half years ago. In this brand new is good in our lives. whelming flow of love and support and remote control. Laundry room adjacent subdivision built on a former pota- from the community, the kindness to two-car garage. Decorative moldings adorn the staircase leading upstairs to the to farm, they were among the first of friends and even strangers in spacious bedrooms. Huge master bedroom people to arrive, and Rhonda’s sun- these times of loss and grief. Sor- suite with two master bath with ceramic couple of blocks away seem to live tile floors, dual sink, and upgraded cabi- ny, gregarious nature made her a on another planet. The years rolled row brings out the best nurturing nets. Community amenities include swim- welcoming committee of her very by all too quickly, the kids grew up, instincts in all of us. It forces us to ming pool, tennis courts, and gym. Quick own. In fact, my first memory of stop running, pause, and take stock and easy commute to NYC trains, shop- the parties slowed down, and we ping, major highways. Award winning David’s mother comes from one of would catch up with the Bachners of all that is good in our lives. RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE West Windsor-Plainsboro Schools. the first days in our house. The with a wave and a smile as we When all the noise and the fury has Offered at $699,000. doorbell rang, and as I held two- drove by, neighbors passing by in passed, it is the memories of happi- 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd • Princeton Jct. NJ month-old Will in my arms, the the fast lane of life. ness and kindness that will endure faces of then eight-year-old Katie and sustain us. 609-799-8181 and five-year-old Molly took on nd then it was through the looks of alarm. Who the heck could Christmas cards, usually with that be, their expressions said, we A David and either Tess or Holly at 609-936-2525 x don’t know anybody here! And his side that we truly saw the evolu- Real there stood Rhonda, along with an- tion of the small grinning boy with other new neighbor, Michele. 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White House cabinet department She has been and currently is a include a budget with zero growth Girl Scout Awards representing Mercer County Free- Lauren R. Mandel for her pro- member of many community orga- and another with a 5 percent cut. I holders, presented each with com- ject “Volunteer!” She produced, mendations, a frisbee so they will showed, and distributed a video nizations. When it comes to com- believe similar scenarios were run hen West Windsor-Plains- “remember to play,” and a map of promoting volunteerism in the munity involvement, Diane has this year. As the July 29 Wall Street boro Girl Scouts held their W Mercer County so that “you can al- community. The video featured been there, done that. Journal reported: “The cost-cut- Court of Awards Ceremony, 11 ways come back and find us five organizations and a handout Diane is a lawyer with a law de- ting effort wasn’t a one-off pro- girls from four troops received the again.” with information on 40 groups gree from Hofstra School of Law. gram. Before the 2011 budget pro- Gold Award, the highest award in Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh of needing volunteers. She maintains a law office that pro- posal comes out next year, the bud- Girl Scouting. Earned by only five West Windsor said he “was not vides administration and mediation get office will again go scouting for percent of Girl Scouts at the senior Varsha Mangal for her project frustrated looking at the future, be- services to New York State. As a cost cuts and inefficiencies.” level, requirements include com- “History of Grover’s Mill Pond.” cause someday the ladies here will Town Council member, these val- Since I read the budget process pletion of badges, community ser- She produced a video documentary take care of all the problems in the ued skills are available to our com- will be starting early this year, what vice, leadership activities, and ca- on Grover’s Mill Pond, site of the world.” Other leaders included As- munity on a voluntary basis. Diane are West Windsor Council’s and reer exploration as well as planning Orson Wells fictional War of the semblyman Wayne DeAngelo, has more than earned the right to the Administration’s assumptions and performing a major project for Worlds broadcast, for use by West Plainsboro Township Committee move from appointee to elected of- that it might share with the public? the community. Windsor Township. member Ed Yates, and West ficial. I urge my fellow citizens to It is important to share with tax- Leadership and community ser- Windsor Township Council Com- Senior Troop 71098, leaders vote for Diane Ciccone for election payers the full extent of the Town- vice were common themes dis- mittee member Linda Geevers. Edie Kelly and Smita Varia. to Township Council in the general ship’s debt structure. We must en- cussed by several local civic lead- The following girls received the election on Tuesday, November 3. gage the solutions for reducing ers at the event. State Assembly- Danielle Kelly for her project Gold Award at the ceremony: Alvin Lerner debt and effecting operational cuts. woman Linda Greenstein, a resi- “Helping the Homeless.” She cre- Any use of the “surplus” is tanta- 67 Rainflower Lane dent of Plainsboro, discussed the Senior Troop 70149, leaders ated a style guide and interview tip mount to a tax increase except for leadership opportunities available Andrea Mandel and Stefanie sheet to assist homeless citizens news headlines and political in Girl Scouting, and presented Bradley. who are looking for employment. WW Budget Ideas rhetoric. each Gold Award recipient with a Number 1 on the easy cost re- Margot M. Louie for her pro- Marissa Kelly for her project Joint Legislative Resolution copy ject “Creativity in Game Making.” “Lending a Helping Hand to the Editor’s note: The following let- duction side is once-a-week commending their “meritorious ter was sent to West Windsor’s in- garbage pick-up year ‘round. She developed and presented low Homeless.” She helped Homefront record of service, leadership, and cost, educational games for the of Mercer County organize a visu- terim township administrator, Pete Weale accomplishments” for their indi- Robert Hary. Cherry Tree Club, a free preschool ally appealing and customer 144 Fisher Place vidual projects. Lucylle Walter, in West Windsor. friendly environment for clients to shop in their free store of donated items. Deesha Sarma for her project “Go Green! Do Your Part to Save Our Earth!” She hosted an Envi- ronmental Awareness Fair that fo- cused on ways to lead an eco friendly lifestyle as well as con- ducting presentations for local Girl Scouts. Jashvina Shah for her project “Artistic Creations for Children.” She worked with children to make jewelry for patients in the chil- dren’s ward at a local hospital. Senior Troop 71413, leaders Marie Fischer and Barbara O’- Connell. Laura Cerrito for her project “Scouting Our Faith.” She provid- ed faith-based programs to girls in the spring and fall season. Kelly Fischer for her project “Teens Just Want To Have Fun.” She facilitated activities for handi- capped teens such as trips to the movies, bowling, eating out, a hol- iday party, and miniature golf. Senior Troop 71659, leaders Carol Murphy and Marie Nesci. Michelle Emerman for her pro- ject “Sports Physical Therapy: Getting You Back Into the Game.” She worked with a physical thera- py center to develop information sessions for students in sports to prevent injuries. Alexandra Nesci for her project “Literacy in a Bag.” She engaged displaced preschoolers and parents to read together by using literacy bags that she produced. SilverAwards The Silver Award is the highest awarded at the Cadette Girl Scout level. Receiving the Silver Award were: Independent Juliette Aneesha Raghunathan, “Images: Explor- ing the Effects of Self Perception in Society.” Troop 71287, leaders Diane Herte and Frances Wonnell. Shreyga Agarwal for “Jewelry Making, Cosmetics & Fashion;” and Diane Befi, Julie Bradley, Lavanya Ganesh, Mariane Herte, Lauren Louie, Diane Mayorga, Rinku Punjabi, Kelly Scanlan, and Charlotte Wonnell for “Bake-Off & Basket Jam- boree!” AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 7

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Continued from preceding page Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 40 from 2002 to 2008. Troop 40 has been a part of the West Wind- sor community for more than 50 “We Only Sell What We Grow” years. “We Only Sell What We Grow” Hasling guided the boys through “We“We Only Only Sell Sell What What We We Grow” Grow” numerous troop activities as well as high adventure trips. Troop Farmstand and Pick Your Own members shared stories about (May Thru October) Hasling finding the rope swing over the Delaware River while ca- noeing, bringing out tennis balls The Freshest: for juggling whenever there was a lull on a trip, or sharing a story and Sweet Corn a laugh around the campfire. Under his watch, more than 20 boys worked on Eagle projects, includ- Vegetables • Fruit ing trails, benches, kiosks, picnic tables, and bat boxes in numerous You’ll Ever Taste! parks and preserves in West Wind- sor. Allison Singer, center, of West Windsor was commis- sioned to paint a portrait of John R. Rinaldi, founder Stults Farm LLC On the Wall and former CEO of Arquest. With her are his widow, 62 John White Rd. Allison Singer of West Windsor Josephine, and his son, Matt, current Arquest CEO, was commissioned to create a por- with the portrait, recently dedicated and hanging in For more information and directions visit trait of John R. Rinaldi, founder the firm's corporate offices. www.StultsFarm.com or and former CEO of Arquest, a pri- vate label personal care product 609-799-2523 manufacturer located in Cranbury. ing in the firm’s corporate offices, sophomore; Kevin Maa, fresh- The painting, dedicated and hang- was requested by his widow who man; Linda Maa, senior; Keshav wanted a tribute. Rinaldi, who Prasad, freshman; Samyuktha founded Arquest in 1991, died in Natarajan, junior; Freddie Huang, March. freshman; and Anant Gharpure, senior. Community Middle School New Owner students include Radhav Prasad, sixth grade; and Chaitanya Mamta Patel, is the new owner Natarajan, eighth grade. Mill- of the UPS Store, at 295 Princeton stone River students include Sanj- Hightstown Road in the Southfield na Ravichandar and Ashritha Shopping Center. A West Windsor Raman, both fifth grade. Also, resident for 10 years, she also owns Mahashreya Sundararaman, a the UPS Store at 800 Denow Road, South graduate, and student at New Pennington. York University; and Radhika “As a one-stop shop for shipping, Gharpure, a North graduate and postal, document and business ser- student at University of Pennsylva- vices, we look forward to serving nia. the West Windsor community,” “Most of the musicians live at said Patel. “We are in the business Crossings at Grovers Mill and at of saving people time, and with Walker Gordon. We’ve all been shipping prices direct from UPS, we family friends for a long time and can save them money as well. We we wanted to do something to ben- are committed to providing conve- efit a charity,” Samyuktha Natara- nient business solutions with per- jan says. “They all play musical in- sonalized customer service.” struments so we pulled them all to- gether. Since we knew them and Indian Benefit since we were growing up as friends it was better dynamics.” Samyuktha Natarajan, a rising The musicians practiced for five junior at High School North, orga- KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING to six hours a day for three weeks. nized a benefit concert in her fami- FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1967 “They dedicated close to 70 hours ly’s backyard and raised $1,500 for to the project,” Samyuktha Natara- a school in India. She learned of the jan says. “So many people were immediate need for funds through willing to give up their time.” her relatives in India who volunteer More than 80 people attended their time at the school. 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August 14; and Roshani and Shya- and Angela Perone Jr. of Belle A World War II veteran, he was mal Desai, August 18. Mead and Brian Perone of New aboard the USS Texas during the Sons were born to West Wind- York City; two daughters and sons- D-Day invasion, and active in Iwo sor residents Tracy and Shane in-law, Brooke and Francesco Mu- Jima and other Pacific battles. He Daly, August 5; and Jill A. and solino of Chester, and Kim and Bill lived in Cape Cod, Leesburg, Flori- Patrick F. O’Brien, August 18. Zaminski of Long Island, New da, and Hyannis since leaving West A daughter was born to West York; and four grandchildren. Do- Windsor in 1976. Windsor resident Tanya Lurye, nations may be made to Princeton Survivors include his wife of 65 August 13. Hospice, 208 Bunn Drive, Prince- years, Alethia (Peg) Brown; a ton 08540. daughter, Susan Mancuso of Hing- Deaths Aloizy P. “Al” Krasiewski, 86, ham; a son, Timothy Brown of of Ewing Township died August Marstons Mills; four grandchil- Bess Jones Garrott of Virginia dren; a brother, Richard Brown of died July 24. Survivors include a 16 at the Capital Health at Fuld, Trenton. Survivors include his West Yarmouth, and his sisters, daughter, Caroline Walradt of Doris Pratt of Halifax, Marjorie West Windsor. Donations may be stepson and wife, John A. and Ruth Wisniewski of West Windsor. Whitman of Centerville, Jean made to the Westminster Resident Berry of Yarmouthport, and Betty Supporting Fund, Westminster at Samuel G. Schwartz, 89, died Jenkins of West Yarmouth. Lake Ridge, 12191 Clipper Drive, at the Tamarac Rehabilitation and Donations may be made to Hos- Lake Ridge, VA 22192. Health Center on August 16. Sur- pice & Palliative Care of Cape Richard Kracht, 72, of Edison vivors include a son and daughter- Cod, 765 Attucks Lane, Hyannis, died August 11, at JFK Haven Hos- in-law, Eugene and Naomi MA 02601. Schwartz of West Windsor. Dona- pice, Edison. Municipal Court Elsie Judge-Pollock, 96, of Judge for the Township of Plains- tions may be made to the VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund, Okeechobee, Florida died August boro in 1995, he was a member of 22, at Raulerson Hospital. Sur- the American Bar Association, the https:J/vitascharityfund.ixweb- hosting.com/index.hlm, or the vivors include a daughter and son- New Jersey Bar Association, and in-law Frederica and Anthony the Middlesex County Bar Associ- Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, www.jwv.org. Mango of Plainsboro. Donations ation. may be made to Hospice of Okee- Survivors include his wife of 42 Margaret M. Zoog, 97, of Pen- chobee, Box 1548 Okeechobee, FL years, Isabel Kracht; two sons, nington died on August 17 at 34973. Richard J. Kracht and Ronald A. Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at Kracht, both of Edison; and a Hamilton. Survivors include son Adele D. Danley, 83, of West brother and sister-in-law, Jerome and daughter-in law, Rick and Windsor died August 23, in the and Ruth Kracht of Clifton. Dona- Irene Zoog of Plainsboro; and Hamilton Continuing Care Center, tions may be made to the Haven daughter and son-in-law, Meg and Hamilton. Born in Princeton, she Hospice, c/o the JFK Medical Cen- Jim McLaughlin of West Windsor. was a lifelong West Windsor resi- dent. CASH ter Foundation, 80 James Street, Donations may be made to Chil- Edison 08818-9972. dren’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Danley was a waitress at the An- Highest Price Paid nex Restaurant in Princeton for Margaret “Peggy” O’Grady 34th and Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19104. more than 40 years. A longtime Esposito, 52, of Cape Coral, Flori- Girl Scout volunteer, she was a GOLD • DIAMONDS • SILVER da, died August 13. Survivors in- Emily Jones, 92, of Plainsboro member of the First Presbyterian Gold Jewelry (can be damaged) clude a daughter, Peggy Thomp- died August 19 in the University Church of Dutch Neck, the West son, and her family, all of Plains- Medical Center at Princeton. She Windsor Keenagers, and the Sterling Silver Jewelry • Sterling Silver Flatware boro. Donations may be made to was a lifetime resident of Plains- Church Corner Brightners. Tea Sets • Silver Coins • Gold Coins The Ronald McDonald House, boro. Survivors include five sons, Survivors include her husband Dental Gold • Diamonds ¼ Carat & Up www.rmhc.org or Candlelighters Charles, Thomas, Kevin, Robert, of 63 years, Frank Danley Jr.; a son, of SW Florida, 9981 South Health and Jeff Jones; and nine grandchil- Frank Kurt Danley; three daugh- Rolex Watches Park Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908. dren. ters and son-in-laws, Terrie L. and Bruce R. Perone Sr., 75, of Walter H. “Wally” Brown, 88, William Mansmann, Penny J. and With the Precious Metal Market Skillman died August 15, at home. of Hyannis, Massachusetts, died Daniel Gravatt, Holly M. and at an All-Time High, Now Is the Time to Turn Born and raised in Princeton, he August 21. He lived in West Wind- Michael Dansbury; five grandchil- Broken Jewelry and Unwanted Items to CASH! graduated from Trenton Junior sor for more than 30 years while dren, James E. Hulick, Ginger College with a degree in commer- working as a carpenter, 20 of those Wells, Dennis Mansmann, Todd cial art. He owned Windsor Paint years as construction superinten- Mansmann, and Donald Kurt Dan- Trent Jewelers and Paper in West Windsor until dent at Western Electric Research ley; and five great-grandchildren. Donations may be to 1995. Center. Brown was a volunteer 16 Edinburg Rd. at 5 Points • Mercerville, N.J. Survivors include his wife of 39 Alzheimer’s Association, 196 fireman with the Princeton Junc- 609-5584-88800 years, Leni Longo Perone; two tion Fire Department for 30 years. Princeton Hightstown Road, West sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce Windsor 08550. 10 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 He taught in Willingboro and ing as the assistant superintendent Lazovick was preparing for new “It was a unique challenge in Back to School then in Bridgewater before becom- for curriculum and instruction, and teacher orientation last week, and New Brunswick to get the kids in- Continued from page 1 ing the vice principal and then prin- already had an understanding of says he is working to define the volved,” said Lazovick. “Here I cipal in North Brunswick before the duties of the job. critical roles these teachers will was getting E-mails before I start- during his first job at a law firm that becoming principal in New By the time they were both play in the district. ed.” Added Aderhold: “It’s a he was not happy with his decision Brunswick. hired, “we had both built a lot of But one thing both men bring to breath of fresh air.” to go into economics. While he was Their careers at New Brunswick the table is their extensive dealings One change in store specifically at college in Boston, he talked with overlapped, as Lazovick had a with state regulation of school dis- within the district with regard to others about his interests, and de- nine-year career there, while Ader- ‘We both know each tricts. The New Brunswick school curriculum is a crucial “rebuild- cided to begin his career in educa- hold worked there for three years. other’s beliefs, what district was formerly considered to ing” time, during a period of re- tion. After he earned his master’s in Now their individual responsibili- each other’s strengths be an Abbott school district, a des- structuring the curriculum, most ties will overlap in WW-P, particu- ignation given to 31 school dis- notably with regard to math. education there, he moved to Las and weaknesses are, and Vegas, where he began as a teacher larly in the area of curriculum, La- tricts selected by the court and leg- Last fall the school board hired of English and English as a Second zovick says. The fact that the two we know how each other islature to benefit from state finan- Wil van der Veen and Theresa Language and as a coach at the have already established a profes- thinks.’ cial assistance because of their lo- Moody as consultants for the 2008- high school level. sional relationship while in New cation in the most economically ’09 K-12 science program evalua- He moved back to New Jersey Brunswick makes the transition in- disadvantaged municipalities. tion after having finished a review and taught English in New to working with other WW-P offi- process and structure in New Their experience in the special of its math curriculum last year. Brunswick, where he rose in the cials much easier, they say. Brunswick that were ready to be state regulations governing the And as a result of that math cur- ranks to supervisor of English and “We both know each other’s be- built upon,” said Lazovick. New Brunswick school district, riculum review, WW-P school of- language arts and then to director liefs, what each other’s strengths The fact that Lazovick’s wife Lazovick and Aderhold believe, ficials spent considerable time re- of elementary education for the and weakness are, and we know Laurie — the couple live in they can help the WW-P school designing the curriculum to offer a New Brunswick district. how each other thinks,” said Ader- Branchburg with their two children district as it deals with the state, full Algebra I course for all eighth Aderhold, the new assistant su- hold, who added that they under- — is also a teacher in New which has reformed its policies and graders, based on recommenda- perintendent for pupil services and stand each other so well, they can Brunswick, and that Aderhold’s regulations and has done away tions from the math program re- planning, grew up in Ridgewood. sometimes complete each other’s wife is a former teacher in WW-P with the Abbott designations. view. His father worked in the printing sentences. “And we have a similar is a positive thing for the men, who However, at the same time, it is re- Lazovick says that the changes agency and now works for the vision of what we want for kids.” say “it helps from an understanding forming its policies to move all dis- will be implemented this year, with United National Children’s Fund In addition, “for us, not only did perspective.” tricts under one system. “The state seventh graders taking pre-algebra (UNICEF). He loved history and we have a working relationship, “It’s not a nine to five job,” said is moving toward a higher level of and eighth graders taking Algebra loved coaching — he had coached but we had the knowledge of the Lazovick. “Our wives knew that regulation,” says Lazovick. “It’s I. The process was set up before he recreation baseball and football — WW-P school district,” Aderhold coming in.” moving toward one unified mod- took his new position, and he will and decided to pick a career in his- added. Aderhold says that the fact Added Aderhold: “They defi- el,” using regulations similar to be coming on board to monitor the tory education. He has an under- that both positions opened up at the nitely understand the devotion to those they encountered while progress. graduate degree in history educa- same time was fortunate, but that the students we work for.” working in New Brunswick. Aderhold says he will spend tion from Rider University and a he was motivated by his own famil- Since the two arrived in the dis- “We’ve been through this before.” time looking at programs already doctorate in educational leadership iarity with the district. His wife, trict earlier this month, they have Added Aderhold: “We can see in place that fall under his responsi- from Nova Southeastern Universi- Tara, who now takes care of the been working on acclimating where the writing’s on the wall.” bility. One of the upcoming things ty. couple’s three children at home in themselves and preparing for the Lazovick says one similarity be- on his agenda will be the special Hamilton, worked for three years start of the school year. For Ader- tween the school districts is that “a education review the district has as a music teacher at what is now hold, this included working with lot of the needs are very similar. been planning, he said. He says he More School News known as Community Middle the director of guidance, updating This profession of teaching really will be working on setting parame- School. “I knew West Windsor the district’s crisis plan, and not is a profession.” ters for that review process. Math Review Page 12 was a place I’d love to come as an surprisingly, preparing protocols However, there are differences But in terms of immediate goals, Candidates Sought 17 administrator,” he said. for the district’s handling of the in culture, and he is meeting his the two new administrators say At the same time, Lazovick says H1N1 virus (more commonly colleagues and getting to know they want to have a solid opening Scholarships 18,20,21 he had done an internship under his known as the swine flu). them so that the transition can be for school. “I want to make sure the Construction News 19 predecessor, Mayer, and with cur- He says he has also met with the smooth. Another difference is the teachers have what teachers need,” High School Rankings 19 rent Superintendent Victoria school doctor, that he has attended level of involvement of the dis- said Lazovick. Kniewel, who at the time was serv- three state meetings already. trict’s students and parents. 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Other administrative changes And the work and connections he A WW-P NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE to the district include new assistant has made with the residents in town principals at Grover and Village. — most importantly the kids — At Grover, the new assistant princi- serve as a testament that there is a Back to School Resources 2009 pal is David Argese, who has spent person beneath the blue, button- Brainobrain Brainobrain uses three dis- a very young age — for exam- the last five years as the district’s down shirt and shiny badge who is tinct tools to achieve learning. ple yes, no or like, and they use K-5 math and science curriculum genuinely concerned and simply The first is an Advanced Aba- these to make sense of the supervisor. Sam Hendrickson, the wants to help. Paradigm shift in cus, which helps students en- world around them and to com- former assistant principal at Now, as Edwards retires after a learning — engaging gage multiple senses simulta- municate with others. Grover, moves over from Grover to 25-year career with the West the “whole brain” neously to stimulate brain de- Without consciously helping take the assistant principal position Windsor Police Department — 18 velopment and accelerate them broaden these associa- at Village. of which were spent as the juvenile unique, highly effective learning. Using a modified tions, their thinking, vocabulary Japanese version of the aba- and modes of communication Argese has an undergraduate de- detective — he knows his efforts whole-brain develop- cus, children follow a propri- remain limited. Group exercis- gree from Trenton State College have erased some of the police offi- Ament and personality en- hancement program for chil- etary, rhyme-based and multi- es utilizing NLP techniques (the College of New Jersey) and cer stereotypes, at least for those in sensory methodology (“see,” help children to question their has done graduate work at Arcadia the town he has watched grow from dren now is available in Mercer County through Brainobrain “hear,” “speak” and “touch”) to assumptions, set and follow University, Georgian Court Uni- 7,000 residents to a population that do basic arithmetic. By avoid- goals, make their own good de- versity, and Rider University, today hovers above 26,000. USA. Brainobrain is a supplemen- ing formula-based techniques cisions and learn to ask the where he recently completed his As he prepares to officially tary skill development program propagated by traditional Aba- right questions (develop critical principal certification. leave his position in the department and a non-traditional form of cus programs, Brainobrain chil- thinking skills). NLP techniques He started off his teaching ca- on Tuesday, September 1, Edwards enhancing learning in school. dren can usually master the also teach them how to be- reer with two years at Notre Dame recalls the perception of police of- By utilizing techniques to first same information in one third of come conscious observers, High School in Lawrence, coming ficers as he was growing up. When strengthen the capacity and the time. which also positively impacts to WW-P as a teacher at Communi- an officer drove down your street, stamina of the brain, it helps The next tool used is Neuro- test-taking abilities, spelling ty Middle School. From there, he you’d better go back inside and children of all talent levels from bics, which involves activities and reading comprehension. became a teacher at Grover Middle stay out of trouble because they 4 to 14 years increase their that exercise and stimulate Brainobrain is a two-hour School when it first opened in were obviously monitoring you or ability to study and concen- both sides of the brain, forcing class that meets once each 1999. He left the district for about a your street because they were sus- trate. It is not remedial or repet- them to work together. During week on weekdays after school year to become a K-12 math super- picious that you’ve done some- itive learning. lessons, there is a Neurobics and also on weekends visor in Hillsborough before com- thing bad, he says. “It’s a simple premise,” said break of fun exercises every 15 throughout the year. Each ing back as WW-P’s math and sci- This idea is understandable, Ed- Director Raj Vora. “We help minutes, which not only refo- class is run by certified trainers ence curriculum supervisor, where wards admits, because in most cas- children learn to use both hemi- cuses the class but also allows who possess a college degree, he has been for the last five years. es, if a police officer must interact spheres of the brain effectively. children to concentrate more are skilled at math and meet effectively. Vora says getting strict NLP requirements. “Our “I am very excited and honored to with someone, it is most likely be- Most traditional learning tends “both brains together” increas- teachers are solutions-oriented come back to Grover,” he said. cause something bad has happened to either be left- or right-brain- centric. More than ever before, es capacity, stamina and plas- thinkers,” Vora noted. to him or her or someone the person ticity. Parents and students con- knows. Or it means that person is we are going to need to draw Juvenile Detective upon our creativity and non- The last Brainobrain tool is sidering Brainobrain are invited one who has done something Neuro Linguistic Programming to learn more at upcoming Li- Bids WW Goodbye wrong or been involved in a law- verbal skills (right brain) com- bined with our reasoning, logic (NLP). NLP techniques are brary Programs at the West breaking incident — whether it is and verbal skills (left brain) in used to broaden children’s Windsor Library. The next free olice officers are not supposed committing a criminal crime or order to compete in an increas- “mental maps” or associations. workshops on whole brain de- Pto exude emotion. They are not simply not wearing a seat belt ingly ‘flat’ world”. Vora explains that children velopment are Tuesday, Sep- supposed to smile. And they are while driving. form associations with words at tember 8, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., certainly not supposed to be at all But Edwards, who originally did and Saturday, September 19, affected personally by the experi- not want the job as a juvenile detec- from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Personal ences, including tragedies, associ- tive, created his own approach — Brainobrain is a supplementary skill appointments and demonstra- ated with their jobs. development program and a non-traditional Not true, West Windsor Detec- Continued on page16 form of enhancing learning in school. tive Don Edwards says of the popu- Continued on following page 12 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009

Continued from preceding page the accreditation team made about our school,” said director Cranbury Presbyterian Nursery School is a Christian preschool tions of the Brainobrain method Janice Parker. “Our program that has been part of the community for more than two decades; are also available by calling features developmentally ap- 609-651-2846. propriate academic content. The Dance Corner offers dance instruction for all ages and skill levels. We work with each child to Brainobrain USA. Plains- make sure he or she is learning tember 11. School officially only preschool programs. She boro Village Center, 9 Shalks at the right pace and is acade- The Dance Corner Crossing Road, Suite 722, opens on September 14. says it’s because young chil- mically prepared for Kinder- Parker emphasizes “devel- dren learn through fun. Plainsboro. 609-651-2846. garten.” www.brainobrainusa.com. opmentally appropriate acade- Cranbury Presbyterian Nurs- Expanded studio and Cranbury Presbyterian Nurs- mics” when discussing the dai- ery School offers small classes [email protected] ery School is a Christian offerings at The Dance ly programs. Children are to achieve this personalized at- Corner preschool that has been part of taught by age group: 2-1/2, 3 tention. Classrooms are filled Cranbury Presbyter- the community for more than and 4/5-year olds. And while with age-appropriate books to he Dance Corner is invit- two decades. Part of the First it’s academic in nature, due to encourage interest in literacy. ing area dancers to go ian Nursery School Presbyterian Church of Cran- the students’ tender ages, Parker says it’s a structured back to school at its new bury, the Nursery School ac- T learning is done through environment with a child-cen- school, which re-opens on cepts children of all faiths. Chil- The right curriculum planned and deliberate play. tered focus. Each classroom Sept. 8 in spacious new quar- dren may attend the Morning “We’re doing children an in- offers children things relevant for the right age Session from 9 to 11:30 a.m., ters near its old home in the justice when we force them to to their lives and features Southfield Shopping Center. hildren at Cranbury or the Afternoon Session from learn in ways they aren’t ready hands-on activities, in-depth 12:30 to 3 p.m. There is a “This may be just a small Presbyterian Nursery to learn,” said Parker, who exploration, cooperative learn- move across the shopping cen- School learn at their own Lunch Program that meets holds a master’s in Early Child- ing, individual instruction and C every day from 11:30 a.m. to ter, but it’s a big step up for us,” pace in a dynamic environment hood Education from The Col- project activities. said Roni Wilityer, who co- 12:25 p.m. This year, four en- lege of New Jersey and has Cranbury Presbyterian Nurs- where they are loved, respect- richment programs are being owns The Dance Corner with ed and treated as individuals. served there as an adjunct pro- ery School is still accepting ap- Amy DeCesare. “We now have offered from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.: fessor. “We individualize the plications for the 2009-2010 Cranbury Presbyterian Nurs- Power of Play on Mondays, two, huge, side by side studios ery School’s excellence in program, so our students de- school year. Parents interested so everything is in one, conve- Music and Movement on velop emergent reading and in the Continuous Open House these areas and more was rec- Wednesdays, Science and nient location, along with a ognized when it earned the writing skills as they are ready.” may call or e-mail for additional large waiting room equipped Math on Thursdays, and Art & Parker explains current re- information or an appointment. prestigious National Associa- Literacy on Fridays. with wireless Internet access.” tion for the Education of Young search has found that a play- Cranbury Presbyterian The Dance Corner offers This year, school begins with based preschool program pro- Children (NAEYC) accredita- informal playground gatherings Nursery School. 22 South dance instruction for all ages tion. duces children who show Main Street, Cranbury. 609- and skill levels, from beginner on August 31 and September stronger academic perfor- “Our teachers worked hard 1. There’s a parent information 655-8663. www.cran- to professional, children to to obtain NAEYC. We’re so mance in all subject areas burypres.org/cpns.html adults. The new studios mean session on September 10, then when compared to academic- proud of the wonderful remarks a Parent Open House on Sep- new classes and added conve- nience for existing and new customers. “Busy parents can relax: sib- lings can take different classes during the same time period, which means less driving to and from,” Wilityer added. “We’ve also scheduled popular adult classes to coincide with kids’ classes so parents can work out while their children are in class.” Those adult programs are varied, and include ballet, hip- hop, tap, senior tap and fla- menco, as well as yoga and, new this year, Zumba. This fall, a new toddler pro- gram will allow 18-month-olds to learn fun movements to mu- sic. Preschoolers can choose from ballet, tap, jazz or a com- bination during morning, after- noon, evening and Saturday classes. Those 6-years-old and up may take ballet, tap, jazz, hip- hop, theatre or –– new this year –– lyrical dance. More serious dancers may audition for tap, jazz and lyrical competition teams. “We’re also really excited about The Dance Corner Arts Academy,” Wilityer said. “On Saturdays and Sundays, chil- dren who aspire to perform out- side of dance can take voice lessons, and classes in com- mercial TV, film and improvisa- tion. We offer a lot to the seri- ous performing artist.” Those who enjoy the tradi- tional “Nutcracker Suite” will want to mark their calendars for Saturday, September 19. That’s when auditions will be held for dancers 3-years-old and up who hope to participate in these yearly performances. Audition hours will be posted on the Web, and are available by calling The Dance Corner. “Of course, we still have our dance birthday parties, and our ‘try a free class’ program,” Wili- tyer explained. “Check out everything we have to offer on the Web, download a form and register now. Give us a call if you want to try a class for free.” Dance Corner. 335 Prince- ton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor. 609-799-9677. www.thedancecorner.org AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 13 ington Learning Center gener- Huntington ally achieve an average score New Balance of Send Your Children Learning Center gain of 200 to 450 points. Ser- Princeton afin says that difference opens Back to School with Confidence doors and gives them more col- Preparing juniors & lege choices. 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Continued from preceding page Park. New Balance is also a long-time supporter of the Su- Princeton Dance & Theater Studio has two new additions to the only athletic shoe currently san G. Komen foundation for its lineup — Modern Dance and Ballet for Boys; Princeton Junior School manufactured in the United breast cancer. In fact, the com- States. "We take pride in sell- pany has a collection of shoes believes in creating a multi-disciplinary curriculum. ing a U.S. product," says Eg- and apparel dedicated to the gers. "Several of the New Bal- foundation. Princeton Dance and Theater offered: one for 4- to 7-year- gram with a nurturing environ- ance products, such as the 993 Yes, you can find New Bal- Studio. olds, and one for 8+. Ballet is ment,” Kaplowitz added. “Our are totally handcrafted in Amer- ance shoes at other stores in These programs and all the known to be a great adjunct to classes are filling quickly, in- ica." the area, but shopping at New studio’s offerings will be high- traditional sports, as it devel- cluding those requiring an audi- New Balance has a long his- Balance of Princeton is the lighted during two Open Hous- ops balance and flexibility, and tion. Placement classes are tory in the shoe business. The place to find not only a com- es this month: Sat., Aug. 29, strengthens the core and major scheduled by appointment, and company was founded in 1906 plete line of New Balance from 10 a.m. to noon, and Sun., muscle groups. can be made by calling 609- as a manufacturer of arch sup- shoes, but excellent fit and Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Ballet involves muscles that 514-1600.” ports, and added shoes to their great service as well. In addition to the chance to don’t get used in any other ex- Learn more about Princeton line in the 1970s. The New Bal- If you would like to join the meet Princeton Dance and ercise,” Kaplowitz explained. Dance and Theater Studio on- ance store in Princeton not only New Balance free customer Theater Studio’s directors and “Many football teams require line at www.princetondance.- carries athletic shoes, it also club prease send an email to seek placement into audition- their players to take ballet.” com carries two other New Balance [email protected]. Please only classes, students also can Princeton Dance and The- Princeton Dance and The- lines. Aravon is a dress-casual include your name and zip learn about affiliate programs, ater Studio’s classes start on ater Studio. Princeton Forre- shoe for women. "It's a great al- code. such as JW Actors Studio, Hot Mon., Sept. 14; some are al- stal Village, Route 1 South, ternative to women who are New Balance of Princeton. Salsa Hot and Balletphysique. ready full. In addition to ballet, Princeton. 609-514-1600. in- looking for something that is as 438 Nassau Park Boulevard, “Modern is a very earthy and jazz, tap and modern, the Stu- [email protected] comfortable as an athletic Princeton. 609-720-0103 organic style of dance,” said dio continues to offer ballroom, www.princetondance.com shoe, but suitable for the of- Co-Owner Risa Kaplowitz, who flamenco and hip-hop. Its re- fice," Eggers says. Dunham is runs Princeton Dance and The- spected ballet program contin- a "trusted New Balance brand" Princeton Dance and atre Studio with noted ballerina ues to place dancers with not- Princeton that offers business casual Susan Jaffe. “It is based on ed professional companies. shoes for men. Theater Studio breath and natural rhythms. Catering to students and Junior School Eggers is proud of the There are several technique producing high-caliber dancers store's community involvement Register now for fall styles that will be covered. sets Princeton Dance and The- Educating children as an independently owned classes We’re one of the few studios of- ater Studio apart. In fact, word and operated business. New fering authentic Modern has spread around the country with a multi-discipli- Balance of Princeton recently wo new additions — Mod- Dance.” –– and the world –– resulting in nary curriculum sponsored the Ryan's Quest ern Dance and Ballet for Kaplowitz also is excited a growing number of “visiting” rinceton Junior School, tri-team at the 2009 NJ State TBoys — have created an about this fall’s all-boy ballet dancers. located in Lawrence, fo- Triathlon at Mercer County exciting line-up for fall 2009 at classes. Two classes are being “We are a very serious pro- Pcuses on educating stu- dents by instilling a passion for inquiry, creativity and explo- ration. At the same time it en- courages children to develop socially, build self-confidence, and respect others, and pre- pares them for the rest of their lives. “One of the things I really love about the school is that we celebrate and honor children and childhood,” said Peter Rapelye, Headmaster at the Princeton Junior School. Stu- dents are educated through fifth grade, and for the 2009- 2010 school year, parents can enroll their children in the pre- school program as early as age two. In order to achieve those goals, the school believes in creating a multi-disciplinary curriculum. Students study one subject through many different disciplines. This practice be- gins at the pre-school level. “We begin to teach the children the many tools they will need for success in life,” said Debbie Pedraza, the Junior-Kinder- garten teacher at the school. For example, in Pre-school, the children learn how to play in a group and resolve conflicts peacefully and appropriately. They also learn to speak confi- dently and clearly to a group. Encouraging students to devel- op socially in turn allows them to develop academically. Aside from learning inside the classroom, the school en- courages learning outdoors with is signature program “Learning through Land- scapes.” This program involves the exploration and use of the School as an opportunity for experimental learning and inte- grates the study of the environ- ment and science with math, lit- erature, social studies and the arts. “The children will go out, and use the surroundings of the school as their classroom,” Mr. Rapelye explained. They also have hands-on experi- ences with microscopes, test tubes, magnifying glasses, lab coats, etc. This integrated approach to the curriculum continues throughout the school. 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As the hether it’s to preserve program develops, students an adopted child’s her- begin to learn the art of impro- Witage or to give a visation and music composi- young person a leg-up in a tion. A maximum of 10 children global economy, YingHua In- per class creates an atmos- ternational School’s method for phere that is fun for the stu- teaching Chinese is un- dents and rewarding for par- ents, who also are involved in matched. the hour-per-week lesson. Founded in 2007, YHIS (for- “This is a proven system merly YingHua Day School) is which has been around for the first non-profit private more than 50 years,” said di- school on the East Coast to of- rector and owner John Girvin, fer Chinese-English immersion who began working with young programs within the curricular composers as part of the framework of International Bac- Yamaha Junior Original Con- calaureate. YHIS offers instruc- cert program while still a doc- tion for pre-school (3 years old) toral student at the University through 6th grade in its full-time of Southern California, and has and after-school programs. been a Yamaha national con- The school aims to add grades sultant for more than a decade. annually until the 12th grade is “YMES is designed to accom- reached. modate everyone, not just the “Immersion programs are super-talented. The goal is for very successful because they children as young as 4 to have teach language in a more nat- fun while they develop their ural way,” said Director Joy ear”. Zhao. “Traditional schools treat Girvin uses keyboards to language like any other course teach because they’re always with memorization and drills a in tune and are easy for little few times a week. Immersion is fingers to manipulate. The sus- much more effective.” tained sound produced by a At YingHua International keyboard also helps Serom School, the 3- and 4-year-old Music’s students develop per- classes are fully immersed in fect pitch. Chinese, learning a vigorous 16 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 were part-time and the officer did other levels, and siblings, and other informa- Continued from preceding page School News detective work as well. tion, like suspensions — and he filed English is evenly split. In addition to reaping the Continued from page 11 As the town grew, the department ex- them in his office. This was not solely to social and economic advantages of bilingualism, panded, and the police decided to have a provide a source of background informa- long-term immersion learners benefit cognitively, one that had him visiting all of the full-time juvenile detective. At the same tion on students for investigations that exhibiting greater nonverbal problem-solving abil- schools in West Windsor, interacting time, one of the regular detective posi- may come up, although he says it was ities and more flexible thinking. with administrators, teachers, and most tions opened up as well, and Edwards ap- used for that. Rather, he explains, he used In addition to being challenged by a rigorous, importantly, the students, who began to plied for both positions, hoping for the it more to help him remember who the bilingual curriculum, YHIS students also enjoy a trust him as someone they could ap- latter. students were, even the good things they wide range of extracurricular activities, such as proach with concerns, problems, or sim- Working as a detective, and not just a did. drama, music, art, chess, martial art, and so on. juvenile detective, is the “meat and pota- And when the conversations he had to The school follows the International Baccalaure- ply as a person with whom they could chat. toes” of the job. “You get to do the fun have with students or other juveniles in ate curriculum framework while seeking autho- CSI stuff as a detective that you just the community had to take place for un- rization. “That was one of the barriers that I wanted to break down — that police offi- don’t have the opportunity to do as a pa- pleasant reasons, “it made it easier be- “This is also about community,” Zhao ex- trol officer,” Edwards explained. cause I knew them, and the kids knew my plained. “Many of our students are from Chinese cers are people to be afraid of,” he said. “Those barriers came down like the While he wanted the adult position, “I reputation,” Edwards said. or Chinese-American homes. Some were adopt- guess my reputation at the department Edwards was so good at getting to ed from China, and their parents want to preserve Berlin Wall.” Edwards grew up in Lambertville and preceded me, and they thought I would know the kids in the community that he their heritage. But half of our families are non- be more suited for [the juvenile] posi- often found himself in one particularly Chinese speaking. They want their children to be earned a degree in business at Trenton tion,” he said. “Fortunately, they were recurring situation — what he calls get- ready for the future.” State College (now the College of New Family is important at YHIS, where there is Jersey) in 1981. His father was an electri- right.” ting looks of “shock value” from parents. high parental involvement. Each family takes ei- cian with the bridge commission that One specific incident he recalls oc- curred when he attended a golf tourna- ther one big role, or several minor roles, in the maintained the bridges over the ‘That was one of the barriers YingHua Family Association. In addition to family, Delaware River, running between Tren- ment with a co-worker and the two were the biggest source of motivation is the organiza- ton and Phillipsburg, and his mother was that I wanted to break down paired with two other participants at the tion’s Founder and Head of School Dr. Bonnie a school bus driver. – that police officers are peo- event. One of the other participants hap- pened to be a West Windsor resident, Liao. After graduating from college, he ple to be afraid of. Those Dr. Liao has cultivated a diverse and highly “bounced around” until the end of 1983, and Edwards asked him for his last qualified teaching staff. Some are native-speak- when he took the path that led him to his barriers came down like the name. The man replied, as so many West ing, from Mainland China, Taiwan or other Chi- career. Berlin Wall.’ Windsor residents had done, “You nese-speaking areas. Some are native English- He became a police officer as a result won’t know my kids because they’re speaking. Many of the homeroom and subject good kids.” teachers have master’s degrees in either educa- of peer pressure — the good kind — and it ended up working out for him. “As I Edwards says he was originally upset, When the man told him his last name, tion or their field of expertise. but when he was asking about his new re- Edwards rattled off a list of his children, “Immersion schools will become more and went through college, I just had it in my heart that I just wasn’t a person to sit at a sponsibilities, he was told that “you get their names, and their activities. Ed- more popular as the U.S. begins to do what other to make of this what you want, as long as wards likened the expression on the countries have done for centuries: teach children desk and crunch numbers,” he says. A few of his friends had been getting into it accomplishes the police’s goals,” he man’s face that followed to that of some- second and third languages,” Zhao emphasized. recalled. So, he made the decision to take one who was wondering why Big Broth- “For Chinese, our school is top-rated. In fact, we law enforcement positions and encour- aged him to do the same. While flipping a hands-on approach. er was monitoring him. have a few families who travel close to an hour In fact, Edwards became such an inte- “He could absolutely not figure out each way to come to YHIS. The farthest family through the newspaper in the summer of gral part of the school community that why I knew his kids,” said Edwards. The lives in Delaware.” 1983, he saw that the state police were Interested parents and students may attend a offering the state trooper test in Trenton, most of his information gathering came reality of the matter is, however, “I know monthly Open House to experience the YHIS dif- so he took the test. He was subsequently from seemingly trivial and casual con- a lot more kids in West Windsor for good ference. The next Open House is Fri., Sept. 25, hired by West Windsor in August, 1984. versations and questions students would reasons than bad.” from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrenceville campus. Edwards spent his first three-and-a- ask him. “I got some of the best informa- With regard to actual incidents in- Visits by appointment also are available. half years as a patrol officer on a squad tion because they didn’t even realize” volving juveniles in town over the years, that what they were saying in casual con- Edwards says that any criminal crimes YingHua International School. Lawrenceville working shift work. At the time, there Campus: 510 Lawrence Square Blvd South, were only four detectives — one versations was relevant, he added. that occurred in West Windsor were “al- Lawrenceville. sergeant detective, two regular-duty de- What nobody saw behind the scenes most always committed by kids coming Princeton Campus: 407 Nassau Street, Prince- tectives, and one assigned as the juvenile was that Edwards would make notes into our community from the outside.” ton. 732-513-3034. www.yhis.org detective, although those responsibilities about students’ interests, hobbies, grade For the most part, juvenile offenses REGISTER NOW! LIMITED CLASS SIZES.

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Edwards, who spent 18 Sometimes, over the years, stu- years as the juvenile dents from the high school would detective, is retiring encounter students from rival schools and cause trouble outside from the West Windsor the township’s borders, and some- Police Department on times, those outsiders will follow September 1. those kids back into town, causing trouble, he said. patrol allowed Edwards to become Where the difference lies over available for extra duty jobs, like the years, however, is in the types traffic control for construction pro- of possessions students are stealing jects. from each other, and that is related Taking over juvenile detective to the technological advances over responsibilities is Marylouise the years. Back in the 1980s, before Dranchak. He says she is doing a cell phones, video games, iPods, great job, but that the job is differ- and other gadgets were available, ent than what it was when he held the most common thing a person it. There are different supervisors would steal was a bike. “That was now, and everyone does the job dif- the property that was the most valu- ferently, he says. “Not everyone is able,” Edwards said, adding that going to do things the way I did it,” money and jewelry were also he said. things students back then liked to Edwards says that when he gave swipe. up the position, he avoided going to Now, new technological devices the schools and visiting the people are the targets. “The most obvious with whom he had developed rela- thing is that as the gadgets become tionships. “Everybody needs to re- more and more common, and be- alize she’s the one they’re going to cause of the affluence of the com- have to rely on now,” he said. munity, their parents were able to In addition to serving as the ju- afford” them, Edwards said. “At venile detective, Edwards also every advancement, parents in the found himself emotionally in- community were able to keep their volved in other aspects of the job kids on the forefront,” and of that directly related to the wellbe- course, there would be some stu- ing of the township’s residents. He dents who were not as fortunate, was the West Windsor contact per- leading to some of the incidents, he son during September 11 who had said. to give out information to those Aside from that, kids today are who lost loved ones in the terrorist pretty much the same as they were attacks. “I was affected by it more two decades ago, he says. “The vol- than I actually realized,” he said. ume has probably increased, but that goes with the population in- Continued on following page crease,” he said of the crimes. As the juvenile detective, Ed- wards became involved in many aspects of student life and the dis- trict’s programs and activities. He talked to students about Halloween safety, read to kindergarten class- es, attended Mathematics Day — in which parents make presenta- tions about how math is used in their professions — and made latch key presentations. Most known, though, was his D.A.R.E. program (Drug Abuse Resistance Educa- tion) at the upper elementary school level. He was also involved in eighth grade health classes, where he spoke about topics that were prevalent at the time. He would also chaperone trips at all levels, including the senior class trip to Florida. “As long as I could do it, I would do it,” he says. “There was no such thing as a typical day,” he said. After serving 18 years as the ju- venile detective, Edwards decided to go back on the road, as a patrol officer in January of 2007, mostly for personal reasons. He and his wife had made the decision that they felt it was important to have a mother at home with their three young children, so going back to 18 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009

Continued from preceding page to hand medals on the winners dur- sionate teachers can be of the pro- them, especially about “eventually In moving toward this goal, “the ing the ceremony. When the time grams they offer, and it can some- having to learn how to grow up,” high school newsletters are no “You can’t help but be affected by came to hang the medals around his times be stressful to find time to worked. longer going to be mailed home,” tragedies that affect someone.” participant’s neck, “he jumped into add another initiative into their “That will be my legacy — ful- says Hutner. “It will save mailing Now on the horizon for Edwards my arms, and that was the snake programs, especially when they filling the cliche that I definitely costs, and it will save paper. It’s a is a new position outside of his po- that bit me, and I’ve been involved have to prepare students for stan- helped people.” green way to have communica- lice work, although his experience in Special Olympics ever since,” dardized testing and meet other ed- tions.” in both law enforcement and what Edwards said. ucational requirements already. School Year Begins Rick Cave, the district’s tech- he learned while spending time in For a while, Edwards served as While he says he is sad to leave nology director, explains that visi- the schools is going to be beneficial the organization’s law enforce- the connections he has made with tudents attending the West tors to the new website for the first to his new position: the schools ment representative. Recently, the district officials, and most impor- SWindsor-Plainsboro school time will see that the information is outreach manager for Special organization was looking to rein- tantly, the district’s students and district this year will be heading organized differently, and that in- Olympics New Jersey, based in state the schools’ outreach manag- children living in West Windsor, back to school in full force: this formation, such as school lunches, Lawrence, where he resides. er’s position, which had lain dor- he knows the connections he has year, the first day of school will not is “now all centralized to ensure His passion for working with the mant for a while, he said, and they established here were beneficial to be an early dismissal day. Rather, continuity and consistency, which organization grew out of a function chose Edwards for the job. all parties involved. school begins on Wednesday, Sep- hadn’t been done in the past.” he attended as a West Windsor of- Now Edwards will be working “Because I was in the position as tember 9. Cave said officials are working ficer. Earlier in his career, he heard with school districts that have ex- long as I was, it didn’t matter” with the teaching staff to train them that Special Olympics NJ was isting programs developed by Spe- whether students saw him in his how to use the system and develop looking for volunteers to run in the cial Olympics NJ. He will also be police uniform or not, Edwards New Year, New web pages for themselves to ex- torch run as a fundraiser. He and trying to network with those dis- said. “They realized I was actually Website at WW-P pand use in those areas. “It’s going another West Windsor officer de- tricts that don’t to encourage them a person.” to provide more online resources,” cided they would do the run, and to initiate those programs at their “While that it is the cliche it is, I omplete with new navigation- he said, adding that in the future, they met up in Princeton, where the schools. know the things I was able to do Cal tools, the availability of new officials hope to see blogs and pod- torch run began. His experience working with here have helped people,” says Ed- documents and forms uploaded casts. “You can essentially create They were invited back the fol- WW-P district officials, and be- wards. He recalls former students from various departments, and new private intranets that a class has ac- lowing weekend for the Special cause his wife is a former teacher, coming up to him years later and sections for the staff, the WW-P cess to, and they can share informa- Olympics games, and were asked Edwards says he learned how pas- telling him that the advice he gave school district’s website was re- tion among themselves,” he said. vamped over the summer in time He said officials are aiming to have for the beginning of school. teachers begin using these features According to district spokes- by next year. woman Gerri Hutner, the idea was “This year the plan was to essen- “to create a better navigational sys- tially move the existing site over to tem for easier access, as well as to this new system,” Cave added. work toward the goal of having as “For the next year, it’s to get the much information as possible.” teachers up to speed and running While the district will still be on it. We’ll also start to be able to sending information home to par- work on the possibility to add aux- ents, officials want to encourage iliary sites related to the district,” everyone to use the district’s web- such as websites for the PTSA, he site as the primary place that stu- said. dents, parents, and staff will go for The program the school districts school-related information. In ad- is utilizing has a feature that allows dition to making the website more students to actually have accounts, user-friendly, Hutner says district in which they would be able to log officials are hoping parents will in and automatically be directed to utilize the website when they need teachers they would have. This is information, rather than having to farther in the future, and probably pick up the telephone or head to the school. Continued on page 20

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Sarah Alesio, left, and Allison Casparius received the Rotary Club Michael Huey presented the West Windsor Lions Fatima Aziz presented David Hui of the Princeton Corridor Scholarship from Chris Reef. Club Scholarship to Caroline Chang. with the Community For All Scholarship.

Sara Hoge, left, and Melissa Demuth were awarded Lee Riley presented the Windsor Area Taiwanese Steven Chunko, left, and Brad States received the Plainsboro Family Physicians Scholarship. American Association Scholarship to Moya Chin. the Eden Services Scholarship from Grant Somerville, center. High School South Awards

Jacqui Stein, center, presented Elizabeth Huttner and Brandon Finnie with the West Windsor Little League award. Mallika Vinekar, left, Stephanie Gati, Pritha Dasgupta, Yang Li, Saira Dar, Abdoul Fadiga, Aly Rice, Maya Brandon-Abramcik, Jason So, and Harsh Sinha were recipients of PTSA Scholarships.

Stephanie Dontas received the Stephen Jeffrey Weiner Sheila Enamandram Erik Breitenbach was award- Shaina Watrous received Braden Friscia was awarded Lady Hawks Memorial Scholarship from Bernie McNeilly. received the Carol Sherbet ed the Christopher Snyder the Isabella Marcotrigiano the Seeing Eye Puppy Raiser Memorial Scholarship. Memorial Scholarship. Scholarship. Scholarship. 20 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 els, and letter grades do not accu- state aid is federal aid, which re- New Website rately reflect a child’s progress. Of- sulted in $157,000 in state aid that Cranbury Gymnastics Academy Continued page 18 ficials spent last year setting up the is, in fact, coming from the federal system to include the special chan- government,” said Shanok. So in won’t be available until the year af- nels and categories for the K-5 essence, the amount of state aid ★ Professional Staff ter next, he said. grading. was maintained in most districts, “This will be an evolving thing Now this year, all report cards and those that were in the worst ★ Easy Monthly for years to come,” Cave said. for grades kindergarten through 12 shape received more funding. “Similar to what we did with Infi- are available. Also, “this year, The second area of funding Payments nite Campus, we will keep adding there will be a new version of the comes from the American Recov- to it.” campus portal,” allowing both par- ery and Reinvestment Act. The dis- ★ Clean Environment Infinite Campus is the district’s ents and students to log into it. “The trict received just over $2 million to new student information system, new version has more features. I use toward Individual with Dis- ★ Family Atmosphere launched last fall. It is web-based think from the parents’ perspec- abilities Act (IDEA) funding. so teachers and administrators can tive, we’re working out things like “That money hasn’t actually start- access information from anywhere getting out standardized test scores ed to come yet,” said Shanok. “The Want the Best Gymnastics at any time. It also serves as a dis- and things of that nature,” Cave first $1 million will come, I under- trict-wide data warehouse, allow- said. stand, in 1/9 portions. It will come Experience for Your Child? ing student data to be entered once monthly starting September.” and leveraged across the entire dis- Federal Stimulus And, “we have every expecta- Call Today: Call Today: 609-395-1416 trict. tion that we will be getting the $1 There is a wide range of features Funds at WW-P million each of the two years,” Shanok added. Georges Rd. to the new system, but for now the goal is for the district to mimic hile some federal stimulus The third area in which the money has come to this area, school district was hoping to re- N what information it used in its old W system, SASI, for scheduling and including money toward the ceive stimulus money was with re- keeping student information. The repaving of a section of Route 1 be- gard to shovel-ready projects. He MEMBER CLUB tween West Windsor and said the Mercer County superinten- 2009 2010 new database also has the ability to S allow school officials to analyze Lawrence, relatively little money dent and the Mercer County execu- (new students only) has reached the WW-P school dis- tive met several months ago to talk 10 mins. from Princeton on Rt. 130 N. student test scores and assess how well their programs are doing. trict. about shovel-ready projects where 12 Stults Road, Suite 129 • Dayton. NJ Last fall parents were given ac- There are three areas in which dollars could be allocated. The dis- cess and were able to log into the federal stimulus money can have trict submitted $36 million worth new Infinite Campus student data- any effect for WW-P, according to of potentially shovel-ready pro- Enroll Early Learn more base through the campus portal Larry Shanok, the assistant super- jects, but “we never saw anything Save $ at our website intendent of finance for the district. from that,” Shanok said. about why we feature and access their children’s (More than) Stand Out A-Dollar-A-Day! The first is in the area of state Mercer County, as a whole, re- from demographic information, atten- Details online. other programs! dance and immunization records, aid. About a year ago, the state ceived $36 million, but for the “ef- and progress reports and report promised the school district that fort that got a lot of push and took a cards. the new state aid funding formula lot of time early in the year, I am FolkFolk Songs Songs Family Family Fun Fun Focus Focus on on Nature Nature would go into effect. This would not aware of any school dollars,” DesignedDesigned by by Experts, Experts, for for bringing bringing Music Music & & its its Notation Notation to to Life! Life! Last fall officials made demo- graphic, immunization, and atten- have resulted in increases in state he added.

dance information available for aid to the district, but in today’s Regardless, he said district offi- parents of students in all grade lev- economy, the state took advantage cials are pleased that they at least Birth-3 Years 4-7 Years of federal stimulus money, which it received the $2 million in IDEA Family Music Music Makers els, but the report cards and 3-4 Years progress reports were only avail- used to distribute as part of the funding. “All our taxpayers have The Cycle of Seasons able for those in grades 6 through funding formula to each district, paid a lot of taxes into the system, Featuring the only Level 3 ECMMA*- Certified Teacher in New Jersey rather than using it as additional and I think it’s good that the district *Early Childhood Music and Movement Association 12. This was because grading is different for the earlier grade lev- funding. would be getting $2 million of that www.musiciansinthemaking.com 609-750-0600 “What we would expect to be back,” he said. AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 21 South’s New Athletic Coordinator by Cara Latham West Windsor and began as a sub- placing star players is nothing the stitute teacher in the district. He team has not experienced before. hile athletes on the fall was hired full-time in January, The team has been able to move sports teams head to 1999. Later he earned his master’s on year-to-year seamlessly after Wtheir first few scrim- in education administration from losing key players. Last year, the mages in preparation for the new Rider. team had to do without J.B. season, South’s new athletic coor- He has served as a physical edu- Fitzgerald, who moved on to play dinator is doing some preparation cation teacher at the fourth and football at Michigan. But it seemed of his own. fifth grade levels and still holds irrelevant, as the Pirates went 10-0 From arranging athlete’s bus that position. He has coached mid- through the season, before falling schedules and ensuring the proper dle and high school athletics, in- to Sayreville in the the NJSIAA athletic equipment arrives in time cluding seventh grade girls’ bas- Central Jersey Group IV semifinal. for the new season, to ensuring the ketball at Grover Middle School, The team will still have plenty of coaching staff is prepared for game and spring track at Community power on offense this season. Re- days and that the clocks in the Middle School, where he coached placing Farrell at quarterback will school’s athletic facilities are func- for seven years. He was also the as- be senior and seasoned player Zach tional, Anthony Guidotti has his sistant coach of South’s winter Donohue, who will have many op- hands full in the last few weeks of track team this past year. tions for receivers and running summer. Recently, he has served as the backs. Senior Chris Matthews, Hired by the WW-P board of ed- K-8 physical education coordina- who was able to successfully fill in ucation on August 25 as South’s tor, and then accepted a position as for an injured Twamley last year, new athletic coordinator, replacing the K-8 athletic coordinator before will be the team’s new tailback. Lifelong Pirate: Anthony Guidotti, a WW-P gradu- Matthew Keith, who accepted a job the position for the high school co- The offensive line will be lead as the assistant principal at ate, will take the reins as South’s new athletic coor- ordinator opened up. by David Calves, who stands at 6- dinator, after serving as the district’s K-8 physical Pennsauken High School, Guidotti Guidotti says he decided to ap- foot-2, 240 pounds. In the back- is wasting no time in adjusting to ply for the position because he has field, Donohue has plenty of op- education coordinator. his new position. Fortunately, the always wanted to hold a principal tions, including Bishon Matthews, district did not have to look far in or vice principal position, but his junior Brian Saravia, and sopho- finding someone familiar with ex- West Windsor resident Claudia swam as part of three relay teams passion has always been to hold an more Chris Jones. Also leading the Siniakowicz defeated Margaret who finished in the top 6. perience in athletics. administrative position in athletics. team is highly-recruited Zack Hun- Not only has Guidotti been a MacArthur, also a West Windsor She also was the high point scor- “You can’t get up in the world if dertmark, junior linebacker Eti- resident, 5-7, 6-1, 6-3, in the Girls er in the girls 11-12 age group at the physical education teacher at the you don’t do anything in it,” enne Aduya, and safety Andrew middle school level, he already has 12s Division final at the Princeton New Jersey Long Course Junior Guidotti says. Manley. Junior Open, which was held at the Olympics, held at Rutgers Univer- experience as a coach for both the The Pirates’ opener is on Satur- middle and high school levels and Princeton Racquet Club earlier this sity. She finished first in the 200 Football Previews day, September 12, against month. Brandon Frank, also of freestyle, 400 freestyle, 50 butter- he has experience coordinating Lawrence. athletics for grades K-8. West Windsor, defeated his oppo- fly, 100 butterfly, and 200 butter- And the best part? “I bleed Pi- orth. While the Knights may nent in the final three sets. fly. She finished second in the 50 rate already,” says Guidotti, who is Nhave lost a handful of their Sports Briefs Emily Schroeder, a West Wind- freestyle, 100 freestyle, and 200 in- a Class of 1992 WW-P graduate. starters to graduation, including sor resident and an 8th grader at dividual medley. Guidotti’s new responsibilities quarterback Rob White, the team est Windsor resident and Grover Middle, as well as a swim- West Windsor resident Patrick will also include ensuring that vis- returns almost its entire defense for W2008 South graduate Antho- mer with the Hamilton Aquatic Park, also of X-Cel, was the high iting teams have a place to go when the 2009 season. ny Aloi qualified for the United Club, finished first in the 50 butter- point scorer for the boys 13-14 age they arrive at South, coordinating Leading the team this year will States Amateur that were held this fly (30.07, tying the state record) division. He finished first in the rainy day make-up games, and all be captains Drew Kenavan, a cor- month at the renowned Southern and in the 100 butterfly (1:06.34) 100 butterfly and 200 butterfly. He of the other organizational duties nerback and wide receiver; Ryan Hills Country Club in Tulsa, OK. in the girls 11-12 division at the finished second in the 100 that help the athletic department Phelan, a quarterback and defen- He qualified with a two-day total of Eastern Zone Meet at Penn State freestyle, 200 breaststroke, and function. sive back; Sean Reed, a linebacker 147 at the Ridge at Back Brook, University earlier this month. She 200 IM, and third in the 200 “There is a lot to learn right and running back; Sean Cooney- where he finished second in his also placed third in the 200 fly, fifth freestyle. now,” says Guidotti. Adjusting to Olson, a nose guard and center; and sectional qualifier. in the 200 individual medley, and the new position will be easy for Jake Everett, a defensive end and Guidotti, who says he is an orga- offensive tackle. nized person. Now, he says, the job While Phelan is the front-runner *PSAT, SAT, WRITING simply entails “learning the re- for the quarterback position, Coach sponsibilities and putting them into Chris Casamento says Joe Jenson COLLEGE APPS & ESSAYS your own organization.” is also vying for the quarterback * The only courses at WWP-HS exclusively using College Board test material. And while it seems there is no position. room left on Guidotti’s plate, he Among the team’s strengths this year is “our speed, and our ability will be continuing to learn the REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR FALL CLASSES AT ropes of the new job while also to get to the football,” says Casa- welcoming another change into his mento. “We’re stronger than we’ve WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH life: in less than a month, he and his been in the past.” Last year the wife are expecting their first child. team went 2-8 in what was deemed CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE His wife, a school psychologist a rebuilding year for the team. with the WW-P district, will be However, Casamento says, “I’ll be WWW.PRINCETONED.COM taking a year off to tend to the very disappointed if we don’t im- newest member of the family. prove upon that.” 609.275.9880 Guidotti’s connections to WW- The team may have lost a center P extend back to 1986, when his guard, wide receiver, fullback, and family moved from Long Island to one starter on defense last year, but PRINCETON EDUCATION NETWORK with many of the defenders having West Windsor when he was in sev- Innovation in the Art of Teaching . . . Revolution in the Art of Learning enth grade, simply because his par- at least a year of experience under ents wanted a change in scenery their belts, the team should be in and they had heard about the dis- better shape this year, Casamento trict’s educational reputation. His says. father was a mechanical engineer In addition, the team also has an in Manhattan, and his mother experienced group of receivers in worked part-time for 15 years as a seniors Josh Harrison, Patrick secretary in West Windsor’s police Clewell, and Todd Petrone. Juniors department. Back then West Wind- Ryan DeMouth and Brendan Ke- sor was still known as more of a navan will also round out the ros- rural, farming community. “They ter. had their fill of Long Island,” said Casamento says the team’s first Guidotti. goal is to win its opener against At the time the family had Hightstown on Saturday, Septem- moved, there was only one high ber 12. Its second goal is to win the school (currently High School division, and its third goal is to South), and grades 7 through 12 make the playoffs. “If we don’t win were located at the high school, he our first game, you know the pro- said. But that changed when he en- gression,” he says. “We just think tered eighth grade, as he became a if we get off to the right start,” it member of the first graduating will set the tone for the season. The class at Community Middle goal to make the playoffs begins School, he said. with winning the first game, he Guidotti earned his bachelor’s added. degree from Villanova University South. The Pirates have lost a and then his certification in physi- group of talented starters in quar- cal education from Kean Universi- terback Connor Farrell, David ty. When he finished at Kean in De- Twamley, and Jeff Riemann, all of cember, 1998, he was still living in whom graduated last year, but re- 22 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 the new University Medical Center Transit Survey Commissioner Kris Kolluri about the township has done with other Medical Offices of Princeton at Plainsboro (UM- increasing transit service to the collective bargaining units, the two CPP) is a replacement hospital for train station. unions have agreed to give up ac- Continued from page 1 ith a long wait list for getting the current UMCP on Witherspoon “The mayor said to the commis- cess to the more expensive of the a parking permit at the Street in Princeton. When the new W sioner, ‘I don’t have an opportunity township’s two health plans. wait. Besides the library and doc- Princeton Junction train station, the hospital opens in late 2011, it will for my residents or my town to get In compensation for the unions’ tor’s offices and the shops and transit hub nearest to Plainsboro, consist of 636,000 square feet of to the train station because of the agreement to give up the access to restaurants, this is the mixed-use Plainsboro officials have brought interior space, including 237 single long waiting list for the permit. We the more expensive plan — which mentality that a Town Center concerns to state officials about de- patient rooms. need to have a new paradigm for officials say has cost the township needs, not just one use.” veloping more options for resi- In July, construction crews transit service within Plainsboro hundreds of dollars a month more The change in the plans has been dents. broke ground on the care and reha- Township,’” Varga recalled. for each employee than the second reviewed by the township’s Devel- And now, the township is solic- bilitation center, which is being de- In addition to the waiting list, of- healthcare plan — the unit will get opment Review Committee, where iting residents for their opinions veloped by Windsor Health Care. ficials are also anticipating an in- an additional .75 percent increase certain comments were made to via a Community Transit Service The long-term care facility will be crease in transit traffic because of for 2009. In 2010 the employees Sharbell officials. In order to ad- Survey, which is accessible online located directly south of the new the new train tunnel being devel- will see 4 percent raises. vance to the next step, which is a on the township’s website — hospital. The 105,000-square-foot oped under the Hudson River, cre- The dispatchers union has visit to the Planning Board, Shar- www.plainsboronj.com — as well New Merwick Center will consist ating a greater urgency for new op- agreed to almost the same terms, bell officials need to resubmit their as in paper form at the municipal of a cluster of buildings on over six tions for transit access by Plains- with the exception that the dis- plans with the recommended building on Plainsboro Road. acres overlooking the Millstone boro residents, Varga said. patchers also needed to settle the changes and comments from the According to Les Varga, the River and a 35-acre park. The facil- As a result of the mayor’s con- 2006 year, for which they received DRC in order to have it on the township’s director of planning ity will contain 80 beds of sub- versations with the commissioner, a 3.5 percent increase. Like the De- agenda for the September 21 meet- and zoning, the survey was a natur- acute care and 120 beds of long- DOT officials told Plainsboro to partment of Public Works employ- ing, Varga said. al progression that started by the term care. draft a proposal to try to get discre- ees, they will also give up the Located on 50 acres of a 160- mayor’s conversations with former tionary funding to address the is- healthcare plan and receive the acre site in Plainsboro off Route 1, state Department of Transportation sue. The DOT sent one of its con- same scheduled pay percentage in- sultants to work with township of- creases. ficials and make an assessment, Varga added. “We have a consul- Police Promotions tant who was hired by the DOT, but is basically working for us.” our more officers within the That consultant, Michael Baker, FPlainsboro Police Department is listed on the online survey, have been promoted to sergeant which states that the purpose of the and corporal roles, rounding out study is to “assess unmet local tran- the recent round of promotions and sit needs within Plainsboro and to hirings to fill holes within the de- develop potential enhancements to partment. improve transit service within the Scott Seitz and John Bresnen, township and to nearby destina- both of whom were corporals with tions.” the department, were promoted to Before the survey was created, sergeant and were sworn in to their Baker and township officials held duties on August 24. two sessions in the municipal Seitz, of Hamilton, has been building with various stakeholders with the Plainsboro Police Depart- of agencies that would be affected ment for 14 years. He is married by any new transit service, he said. with two children, ages 5 and 7. But in addition, “we wanted to Bresnen, of Robbinsville, has have public input, but not do it just been on the force for 10 years. Dur- by having an open town meeting,” ing his tenure, he spent five years in Varga said. “We wanted to try to the patrol division, three years in Educating the mind. Nurturing the spirit. give very specific kinds of ques- the traffic bureau, and served as tions answered, but also make sure corporal for two years. He is en- Princeton Friends School is part of a 300-year-old tradition of Quaker education. it really reached the people who we gaged to be married. Learn more at www.princetonfriendsschool.org or call 609.683.1194. think might be underserved — In addition to the two new Open House–Saturday, November 7 and Saturday, January 9 from 1-3 pm those who are home because of age sergeants, two of the department’s or potentially a language issue.” detectives — Eamon Blanchard To address this, the paper ver- 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, New Jersey 08540 and Robert Fleming — have been sion of the survey is available in promoted to corporal positions. five languages — English, Span- Blanchard, of Cream Ridge, has ish, Chinese, Korean, and Hindi. “I been with Plainsboro for nine think we may be able to capture years. In that time period, he served some folks who would use transit, four years as a patrolman and five ENROLL NOW FOR FALL but there might be a language barri- years as an adult detective. He has a er.” The online version is only four-year criminal justice degree available in English. from Rutgers University and is Space Available NOW To access the survey, log on to married. for Full and Part Time Nursery Programs www.plainsboronj.com and click Fleming, of Lambertville, on the link to the survey on the served as a paid Plainsboro EMT Infant thru Kindergarten homepage. To pick up and fill out a for six years before he took the test hard copy of the survey, go to the Pre-K Plus • Drop In Care • School-Aged Backup Care to become a police officer. He municipal building at 641 Plains- spent three years in the patrol divi- Before & After School Programs boro Road. The deadline for com- sion and five years as the depart- pleting and returning the survey is ment’s juvenile detective. He is Summer Camp to Age 9 through Fri., 9/4! Wednesday, September 30. married and has three children, ages 2, 5, and 7. 28 Years Where Little Union Raises On of Quality Education Dreams Growsm Agenda For Sept. 9 Road Construction Visit us on Facebook! n ordinance that would in- onstruction on George Davi- Acrease the salaries of union- Cson Road is expected to last in- ized employees working in Plains- to the third week of September as boro’s Department of Public the road is milled, curbed, and Works and for the township’s paved. emergency dispatchers is up for a The project began on August 18 public hearing and vote on and is expected to take four weeks Wednesday, September 9. to complete. Residents and com- muters will continue experiencing Princeton Open House The Township Committee rati- fied the collective bargaining delays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in- Sat., 8/29/09 • 11 am - 1 pm cluding alternating lanes of travel, 10-12 & 2:30-4:30 Daily, 8/31-9/4 agreements with the two unions — Princeton Forrestal Village the Teamsters for the Department through the length of the project. 139 Village Blvd • Princeton, NJ 08540 of Public Works, and the Team- The Plainsboro Township Com- 609-799-4411 sters for the dispatchers — and sub- mittee awarded a $867,432 con- sequently introduced an ordinance tract to Lucas Bros. Inc. of Mor- Foxmoor Open House putting into place the new salaries ganville in July. The bid from Lu- Sat., 8/29/09 • 10 am - 12 pm during its August 12 meeting. cas Bros. came in about $232,000 10-12 & 2:30-4:30 Daily, 8/31-9/4 less than township officials antici- 2022 Washington Blvd Under the terms of the settle- ments, employees with the Depart- pated. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 The project entails reconstruc- 609-443-7575 ment of Public Works will receive a 3.5 percent increase in 2007; an tion of a large stretch of George Visit our Website for Valuable Coupons increase of 3.25 percent for 2008; Davison Road, from Cranbury and an increase of 3.25 percent for Neck to Plainsboro roads, to re- www.harmonyschools.com 2009. Also in 2009, similar to what place the worn pavement. AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 23 Hary Likely To Be deal, the township took responsi- ing, as well as several small main- spaces for the site would be 481, Walden Woods Files bility for getting the building up to tenance buildings. plans specified. Recommended code, and the WWAC has been The seminary, which is looking According to a traffic study in- Motion to COAH raising money to turn the building to upgrade its outmoded student cluded in the site plans, overall ac- fter a little more than two into a usable arts center. housing, wants to replace its hous- cess to and from the site will gener- he Walden Woods residents Amonths, Mayor Shing-Fu Once the bid is awarded, Guzik ing with three buildings, each with ally remain the same — via Farber Twho have been engaged in a Hsueh says he will most likely rec- estimates that the work to bring the 68 units. The first and second Road and Emmons Drive, extend- dispute with the township over af- ommend that Interim Business Ad- building into complianc will begin buildings would each have 32 one- ing west from Canal Pointe Boule- fordable housing restrictions on ministrator Robert Hary be ap- sometime in October. bedroom units, 24 two-bedroom vard. The proposed site plan in- their properties have filed a motion pointed to take over the job. units, and twelve three-bedroom cludes parking areas with access to with the state Council on Afford- Hsueh said he plans to officially PTS Submits Plans units. Building three would have Emmons Drive, Farber Road, and able Housing seeking the chance to make the recommendation to the 40 one-bedroom units and 28 two- Loetscher Place. The one change is resubmit their objection to the Township Council “very soon,” for Student Housing bedroom units. The site plan also the elimination of the parking areas township’s housing element and and that it will happen within the calls for the Witherspoon building, accessed directly from Canal fair share plan. next few weeks. lans for the new student hous- which has 40 units, to remain on Pointe Boulevard. Caryn and Voytek Trela, who “I think he’s coming along nice- Ping apartments on the Princeton site, bringing the new total of hous- SPRAB members told PTS rep- have been representing the 16 ly, and very smoothly,” Hsueh said Theological Seminary’s West ing units to 244 — just four units resentatives to explore the poten- homeowners in the development, about Hary’s performance on the Windsor campus have made their more than the original site. tial for an alternate location for the say they filed the motion on August job during the three months he has first rounds at the township’s Site The proposal also includes a resource center, soccer field, and 26 before noon, the deadline for been there. Plan Review Advisory Board and new 48,000-square foot Student swimming pool, “to make them a which COAH was receiving mo- Hary has been serving as the in- are scheduled for their second Resource Center, which would little more homogeneous, rather tions for its next meeting on terim Business Administrator SPRAB review in late September. consolidate the services of the ex- than spread out over the campus,” Wednesday, October 14. since Chris Marion ended his Plans for the 65-acre site, locat- isting childcare and indoor pool fa- said Township Engineer Francis Walden Woods, on Bear Brook tenure in June. Marion announced ed on the west side of Canal Pointe cility, a 5,100-square foot mainte- Guzik. There were other recom- Road, was created in the 1990s by a his resignation in May, on the heels Boulevard, between Emmons Dri- nance building, a grass athletic mendations made, but PTS will non-profit organized called Boot- of a tough budget season that saw ve and Farber Road, include demo- field, and a community garden. have to come back to SPRAB in straps. The program accepted accusations fly regarding an analy- lition of 25 two-story buildings For buildings one and two, 140 September before being able to “sweat equity” in lieu of a down sis of Council President Charles with eight apartments each that are parking spaces would be provided head to the Planning Board for pre- payment, eliminating the primary Morgan’s budget proposal. Mari- currently located on site to make for each, and for building three, liminary and final major site plan impediment to home ownership for on, who has accepted the township way for three new buildings with 133 spaces would be provided.In approval. low-income families, up-front manager position in Scotch Plains, 68 units each. addition to the seven spaces at the The project also satisfies some cash. Once the homes were built however, said the move was sim- The current site includes the 25 maintenance building, 11 spaces at of the township’s affordable hous- and occupied, they would fall sub- ply to further his career. When apartment buildings, along with an the Student Resource Center and ing obligations under the state ject to a 10-year affordable housing Marion was hired in 2004, he 8,375 square-foot daycare center 50 spaces at the Witherspoon Council on Affordable Housing. and a 6,500 square foot pool build- Street building, the total number of brought stability to a position that Continued on following page had previously seen four adminis- trators in six years. Up until his appointment as the interim business administrator, Hary served as the township’s di- rector of Health and Human Ser- vices. The business administrator, by law, is the mayor’s appointee, but Hsueh says he has been looking for input from individual council members. If Hary is appointed as the business administrator, Hsueh says he will then look at reorganiz- ing the Department of Health to fill Hary’s shoes. Bids In for Old PJ Firehouse Work

fficials in West Windsor’s en- Ogineering office are reviewing the lowest bid for work on the old Princeton Junction Firehouse on Alexander Road and should be pre- pared to bring it before council by Monday, September 14. According to Township Engi- neer Francis Guzik, the township received a total of eight bids for the project, which entails interior and exterior renovations to bring the firehouse into code compliance and enable it to be occupied. The lowest bidder is Trenton- based Dell-Tech, which submitted a base bid of $633,000, Guzik said. However, officials are still work- ing through decisions on the alter- nates that were also submitted as part of the package. “There is a base bid and several different alter- nates,” said Guzik. The West Windsor Arts Coun- cil, which will be taking over the firehouse for its home, will be able to choose color types, revised lighting, and any other renovation work to be done. “No furnishings are part of this bid,” Guzik ex- plained. The WWAC has been in need of a home since its inception in 2002. The township drafted a memoran- dum of understanding with the WWAC in 2006 that defines the township’s intent to lease the building to the arts council. Before it can do that, the firehouse needs renovations to achieve compliance with building codes. The firehouse 609-514-0600 609-585-1007 had been storing emergency haz- mat materials and other equipment for the township Division of Emer- gency Services. Under the township’s part of the 24 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 a response to the responses. The Continued from preceding page matter would then be up for a vote UTCH ECK RESBYTERIAN HURCH D N P C restriction. The project was fi- at the COAH meeting in October. Planning Board attorney Gerald OOPERATIVE URSERY CHOOL nanced by donations, grants, and C N S subsidies from sources as diverse Muller said the township is not a as the United States Department of party in this matter, but that the Agriculture, the Borden Founda- township might file a response OPEN HOUSE tion, and Home Depot. since “we have an interest in this, Now, 10 years later, according to and we don’t want to prolong medi- OCTOBER 24 • 9:30 -11:30am homeowners’ deeds, the affordable ation longer than it’s going on.” In other COAH-related news, 154 SOUTH MILL ROAD, PRINCETON JUNCTION housing restrictions should be lift- Celebrating ed, along with all of the other re- a decision made by three state ap- 40 Years of 609-799-9490 strictions that came with the pro- peals judges that could upend mu- Educating A caring, positive and happy gram. The township and the state nicipalities’ COAH protection Children N.P.C.C.N.S. offers a caring, pos from developers has been criti- d atmospherehappy atmos forphere preschoolers. for prescho Council on Affordable Housing, on ddddddddddddddddd the other hand, are saying that the cized by West Windsor officials. Limited Openings Available for 2009/10. properties are subject to the 30-year Typically, developers apply for affordable restrictions until 2028. a use variance at local zoning PHONE REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 BEGINS OCTOBER 1. The deeds they signed, however, boards when they are trying to get a use that is not permitted in local Classes for 2½ year olds, 3 year olds and 4 year olds while they contain a 10-year re- striction, also state that homeown- zoning, such as putting retail use in ers have to comply with local and a residential zone or increasing the state law, which means they have density of development to more to comply with township ordi- than is permitted in that zone. Plan- nance, which has 30-year restric- ning Board attorney Gerald Muller tions on their homes, and COAH explained that the case centered around “inherently beneficial us- regulations, West Windsor offi- cials argue. They also say that es.” An inherently beneficial use is COAH has ruled, in the meantime, one that is considered beneficial to that the 30-year restrictions apply. the area, without substantial detri- If the 16 homes in the development ment to the public. A developer were to be designated as market- could seek to go beyond the restric- rate units, the township would have tions in local zoning if it could to account for 16 credits elsewhere. prove it was an inherently benefi- Pack Your Bag with 2009-2010 The matter has yet to be resolved. cial use. Although the residents say they In the 1970s, the state Supreme WW-P Community Education filed a timely objection to the town- Court ruled that affordable housing ship’s plan, COAH deemed it in- is inherently beneficial, making it Before & Afterschool Kindergarten Kindergarten Extension Extension valid. The residents are arguing in easier for developers to get a use • K through 8th Grades • • AMAM & & PM PM Programs Programs the motion, however, that their variance for this use, until the • • • QualifiedQualified Teachers Teachers & & Aides Aides original objection was improperly 1980s, when the Mount Laurel de- Full & ½ Day Programs cisions were handed down, and • • • SupportiveSupportive Learning Learning Environment Environment handled by the executive director Safe, Secure Environment • • COAH was created to address this • HousedHoused In In District District of COAH. Indoor & Outdoor Play • • AgeAge Appropriate Appropriate Activities Activities “The ignoring and then dis- inherently beneficial use. “Now, • Homework Time missal of the Walden Woods we had this elaborate statutory • Nutritious Breakfast & Snack Adult Adult Programs Programs homeowners’ valid objection is a framework that describes what • • faire share obligations a communi- • Experienced Teachers & Staff PersonalPersonal & & Professional Professional case in which the evidence and DevelopmentDevelopment ty has, and whether they satisfy it,” remedy are undeniably clear,” • • ESLESL / SAT/ SAT / PSAT/ PSAT Courses Courses states the Trelas’ motion. “The he said. “For communities that had Afterschool Enrichment Classes • • RecreationRecreation Programs Programs Walden Woods families filed a satisfied their affordable housing • • CareerCareer Skills Skills Advancement Advancement timely objection which COAH’s obligation, they have no further af- Offered at all K-5 schools one day a week • • TripsTrips & & Excursions Excursions procedural rules dictate must be fordable housing obligation.” for 8 –weeks in the Fall, Winter and handled in one of two ways: either If a developer claimed that Spring. Register on-line. the objector is given permission to building more affordable housing th Register online Classes start the week of October 5 . enter mediation immediately, or than permitted was an inherent now for EDP/KE beneficial use, but the municipality Programs at the objector has the objection re- turned in order to correct deficien- had satisfied its obligations under www.ww-p.org! cies and resubmit it at a later date.” COAH, and its plan was certified, Essentially what the motion says the municipality would be protect- For more information to COAH, explains Voytek Trela, ed from the developer’s claims. is that “We filed a timely objection, However, in the case, originat- call WW-PCE and if it didn’t comply with your ing in Easthampton, announced rules, then you should have re- August 24, the court ruled the op- at 716-5030! turned it to us to fix it.” posite way. It involved a nonprofit Trela says other parties, includ- organization known as Houses of ing the township, can file a re- Hope, which filed a use variance sponse to the motion within 20 application with the Easthampton days, at which time the Trelas board, seeking permission to build would have another 20 days to file eight multi-family dwellings in a zone only permitting single family homes. The decision made was that the dwellings requested by the de- veloper were an inherently benefi- cial use, and the court agreed, de- spite the fact that Easthampton was certified by COAH, and even had 25 percent of excess units. Muller said he found the deci- sion to be “extraordinarily wrong.” “I think municipalities that have done the right thing and gone through the COAH process ... shouldn’t be subjected to the bur- dens,” he said. He said he is waiting to see whether Easthampton will apply to the Supreme Court, whether a legislative response will be issued, and whether the League of Municipalities will call for legis- lation to reverse the decision. Even though West Windsor has had a long history with lawsuits from developers, including a filing this year by InterCap Holdings, which includes in its claims that state smart growth principles re- quire more housing to be devel- oped near transit areas (InterCap owns 25 acres on Washington Road near the train station), Muller says the possibility that InterCap could win on a claim that its plan AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 25 satisfies an inherently beneficial well as two meetings that occurred 100 of which would already be on evening, especially in the winter. campaign on August 23 by holding use “would be a remote possibility, with the members of Windsor the street. Under current zoning - Piccioni made suggestions with what he deemed a community dis- at best.” Haven, which occurred more re- office and research - between regard to the setbacks and told the cussion on decreasing property “This was a case that involved a cently. The changes also reflected 350,000 and 500,000 square feet of board that “what we’re looking for taxes in West Windsor at the home nonprofit,” Muller said. “It wasn’t input from township professionals office space would generate be- is, how do we get to an agreement of residents David and Neomi Wa- a market developer, where only 20 and the developer. tween 500 and 750 cars per hour, if among all of us?” he said. “No- netick. In an invitation to council percent of the units would be af- Before the discussions began on those uses were to be developed. body’s saying let’s not develop it.” members and the mayor, Hersh fordable. I think the courts would August 12, Planning Board attor- James Knox, the attorney for Windsor Haven resident Robert thanked the council “for acting on view that differently.” ney Gerald Muller highlighted the Maneely, however, said he and his Suto, on the other hand, said his my recommendation to institute Also, “when you have a project changes and outstanding issues. He client were “very, very surprised at biggest concern is traffic. He said monthly budget meetings. of the magnitude that InterCap is said that the major concerns from people will not walk to go to the re- But Councilwoman Linda Geev- proposing, the courts have consis- residents included the location of tail shops on site. The project “will ers, who works on Ciccone’s cam- tently said that although it is not the retail uses on site in correlation ‘What we’re looking bring traffic from people who live paign, disputes Hersh’s claim, say- permitted in the zone, when you to the proximity to their homes, as for is, how do we get to there, people who stay there, peo- ing that “for the record, the council have a project of that magnitude, well as the setbacks and the traffic ple who shop there, and people has not acted on your recommenda- that it’s going to change the charac- caused by the project. an agreement among all who work there.” tion to institute monthly budget ter of the district, the zoning board “They didn’t want the retail of us? Nobody’s saying Not all of the residents in atten- meetings. The preliminary budget doesn’t have the jurisdiction to do across from them,” Muller said, let’s not develop it.’ dance said they disagreed with the meeting is something that I an other that — only the legislative body, or adding that members of the Wind- language in the ordinance draft. council members have suggested to the council, has jurisdiction.” sor Haven development also did Windsor Haven’s condo associa- administrators in the past.” not want the retail uses located the tenor’ of the meeting, as they tion president Debra Lemeshow The council has scheduled a Maneely Issue To across from them. had expected the board was just go- said residents were generally ac- special preliminary budget meet- The changes that were made in- ing to be reviewing the changes cepting of the concepts that were ing for Monday, September 21. Continue Sept. 2 cluded the provision that no retail made to the ordinance to ensure it discussed for the site, including the Both Ciccone and Hersh are vy- be allowed on Old Bear Brook was in proper form, and that some roundabout, which was a “huge hit ing in the November special elec- n what was another Planning Road, with the exception of the action would be taken. “This ordi- all around,” since right now, “even tions for the chance to serve the re- IBoard meeting filled with emo- corner triangle of the property nance doesn’t ever seem to move with a 35 miles per hour speed lim- mainder of Will Anklowitz’s term tion on August 12, discussions where Old Bear Brook and Bear forward,” he said. “I think we are it, it’s become a drag strip.” on the Township Council. Howev- continued on a highly-debated and Brook meet, where a roundabout farther back than we were six Still, the fact that a retail use er, other residents still have a publicly scrutinized zoning ordi- would be located as a traffic calm- months ago.” could be placed at the tip triangle chance to file. The deadline is nance for the future Project Free- ing and control measure. The Implying that the developer on Old Bear Brook Road had Scu- Thursday, September 10, at 4 p.m. dom site. height of the buildings on site was would use litigation in the future if rato worried that if something sim- And as a result, the board direct- raised from 35 to 38 feet. need be, Knox said: “We can’t sit ilar to a WaWa was developed Hsueh a Democrat? ed its professionals to work on the With regard to setbacks, profes- on our rights.” Gardner said the there, that “350 cars an hour are go- draft to reflect the discussion, and sionals changed the language to board was doing its best to balance ing to be shining their lights into est Windsor Mayor Shing- bring the ordinance back to the base the location of the buildings the interests of both the residents my front window.” WFu Hsueh has officially reg- board for a meeting on Wednes- on “build to” lines, instead of set- and the developer and stressed that Said Madden: “That property is istered as a member of the Democ- day, September 2. backs so that the ordinance would it was an important project that 115 feet from the nearest building ratic party, switching from his for- The ordinance calls for a mixed- be clear in defining where the needed special attention. in that project. I believe that’s am- mer status as an independent. use development on the former building lines begin. Along Old A majority of the 16 residents ple setback.” Hsueh says that he was not ac- Maneely site off Old Bear Brook Bear Brook Road, those “build to” who were in attendance said they tive in any party-related functions and Bear Brook roads. Maneely lines would begin 35 feet from the felt surprised by the changes to the WW Campaign when he first got into local politics, Princeton LLC, which owns the public right of way, giving the resi- draft. “We were left out of the en- and that he remained an indepen- site, is looking to have the site dents a slightly larger setback area. tire process, so what are we sup- Season Begins dent. However, Hsueh said, he has placed into a new Planned Mixed- On Bear Brook Road, the “build posed to comment on tonight?” been following politics on the na- Use Neighborhood/Affordable to” lines would begin 25 feet be- asked Bear Brook Road resident n what is normally a dead time in tional level and decided to declare Housing (PMN) District. hind the public right of way, while Amira Scurato. “We can’t; it’s all Itown government, the politick- himself a Democrat. Plans include a mix of modest- nonresidential uses would get a changed. It’s really an ordinance ing season has already begun in “I pay a lot of attention to na- sized stores, personal and profes- build-to line of 35 feet. by ambush.” West Windsor, even though the tional politics, and I wasn’t happy sional services, corporate suites, “On Old Bear Brook Road, cor- Old Bear Brook Road resident November elections are still more with what happened under the market rate-residential units and porate suites, along with residen- Rob Piccioni questioned whether than three months away. George W. Bush administration for Project Freedom, which provides tial units, are primary uses,” ex- the board even considered light Diane Ciccone, who currently eight years, and I just feel I’m more affordable housing for people with plained Township Planner John pollution caused by the project. serves on the Township Council — sympathetic with the Democratic disabilities. The concept plans pro- Madden. “There isn’t going to be, Township landscape architect Dan has officially been verified by the position,” the mayor said. pose that 15 acres of the site be pre- with the exception at the entrance Dobromilsky said details dealing township as having enough peti- Hsueh insists that his new party served, including the detention ar- of the property, any retail along with light pollution are dealt with tions. Her opponent, Andrew affiliation will not have an impact eas. Old Bear Brook Road.” when an actual site plan is present- Hersh has also picked up the candi- on how he handles township busi- Plans originally called for 51 “On Bear Brook Road, that’s ed by the developer. Typically for a dacy package (although the clerk’s ness. “When you try to fix a pot- townhouses, 46 apartments, and 60 where most of the retail is going to mixed use plan, however, the office says his petitions have not hole, there is no Democratic way or Project Freedom affordable hous- be, and Bear Brook Road is a much township requires the lights to be yet been certified) and has already Republican way of doing it; there is ing units on the site. The non-resi- more heavily-traveled road,” he turned off very late at night. But, begun campaigning. only one way — you just get the job dential component of the site was added. “We wanted to keep the re- there will be some glow in the In fact, Hersh kicked off his done.” proposed to include 202 hotel tail as close. suites with a 7,800 square-foot In addressing the circulation, business center and a 3,200 square- the board’s traffic consultant Gary foot fitness center, as well as Davies said that officials needed to 11,000 square feet of office space find a way to control the intersec- and 40,000 square feet of retail tion on Old Bear Brook Road. “It’s space. However, as part of the not sufficient to just put a T-inter- township’s third-round state Coun- section with a stop sign out there,” cil on Affordable Housing obliga- and that is for two reasons, he said. tions, 15 additional affordable The first is that officials must ac- units were added to the Project commodate traffic generated by Freedom site before the township the project, and the second is that submitted its plan to COAH in De- they have to anticipate there will be cember, 2008. Project Freedom is a some pedestrian crossings as a re- non-profit organization that devel- sult of the project. “Its only natural ops barrier-free housing to enable there will be pedestrian activity disabled individuals to live inde- trying to cross Old Bear Brook pendently. Road to access the project,” Davies Of the 46.21 acres, Maneely has added. proposed to provide 10 of the acres Board officials also needed to for Project Freedom. consider achieving traffic calming The discussion focused on measures, and a traffic signal changes that have been made to the would not be possible in the area, draft since the last public hearing Davies said. “The alternative is a on the ordinance in December, roundabout,” he said. “It’s been on 2008. Planning Board Chairman the plan for a while, and I think it’s Marvin Gardner had instructed an appropriate way to go. There Maneely representatives and town- were two possible locations for the ship officials to meet with residents roundabout. The first was to the of the Windsor Haven develop- western part of the property, which ment and other residents along Old would be only about 250 to 300 Bear Brook Road as they continue feet from the main driveway for working on the draft zoning ordi- Windsor Haven. Instead, he and nance. other officials say they believe a However, the most recent draft roundabout would fare better at the featured more changes, made re- curve in Bear Brook Road, where it cently as a result of meetings that meets with Old Bear Brook Road. were held in November, 2008, with Later in the meeting, Davies al- nearby residents along Old Bear so reported that the project would Brook and Bear Brook roads, as generate about 350 cars per hour, 26 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 Farmers Market, Pen- nington Market, 25 Route 31, Penning- ton, 609-737-0058. DAY-BY-DAY INWW-P Local produce, cook- ing classes, live mu- sic, environmental Touching a Goddess, Princeton 3 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to workshops, and AUGUST 28 Summer Theater, Hamilton Mur- 1:30 p.m. 3 to 6 p.m. demonstrations of ray Theater, 609-258-7062. earth-friendly prod- Continued from page 1 www.Marvincheiten.com. Allied Dancing ucts and ideas. 9 a.m. Playwrights presents Marvin Milonga Tangazo, Central Jersey to 1 p.m. Harold Cheiten’s newest play di- Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- Scrabble rected by Dan Berkowitz. $16. 8 West Windsor Com- son Center, 45 Stockton Road, munity Farmers’ Classics Used and Rare Books, p.m. Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- 117 South Warren Street, Tren- Market, Vaughn Drive centraljerseydance.org. Tango Parking Lot, Princeton ton, 609-394-8400. All skill levels Film lesson and open dancing. No part- welcome. 6:30 p.m. Junction Train Sta- Nickelodeon Nights, Lambert- ner needed. $12. 8 p.m. tion, 609-577-5113. Sports ville Public Library, Lilly Street www.westwindsor- and Lambertville Public Library Outdoor Concerts farmersmarket.org. Trenton Thunder Baseball, Wa- Lawn, 609-397-0275. www.nickel- Sandy Zio, Palmer Square, On Quincy Mumford terfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, odeonnights.org. 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Co- Art Exhibit, Princeton Alliance Food & Dining tion. “How to Repot Your Orchids” of West Windsor, Wed- median Sarge with singer Karen Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Farmers Market, Montgomery presented by Susan Gange of nesday, September 2, Saunders. Register. $18. 8 p.m. Road, Plainsboro, 609-799-9000. Friends of Open Space, Village Stony Brook Orchards. 9 a.m. to 1 There Goes the Bride, Off-Broad- www.princetonalliance.org. First Shopping Center, Routes 206 and p.m. at Prince of Peace day for group photography exhibit, 518, 908-359-9665. www.Mont- street Theater, 5 South Green- Back to School Made Easy, Weg- Church, West Windsor, “Contemporary Abstract Photog- gomeryfriends.org. Organic veg- wood Avenue, Hopewell, 609- mans, 240 Nassau Park Boule- raphy,” featuring the works of 20 etables, breads, flowers, popcorn, and Thursday, Septem- 466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.- vard, West Windsor, 609-919- photographers. 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Church in Mission, Kansas as well as the AUGUST 30 Minister of Music music director of the Sunflower Brass, a Continued from preceding page eace of Peace Lutheran Church is in- professional brass choir in the Kansas City Pstalling a new minister of music, R. area. Helvering is the founding editor of For Families Douglas Helvering, an active composer, Amber Waves Music Publishing and arranger, and singer, on Sunday, Septem- served for four years as composer-in-resi- Cat Show, Central Jersey Cat Fanciers, NJ dence for the William Baker Choral Foun- Convention Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, ber 6, at both the 9 and 11 a.m. services. A Edison, 570-807-0406. Mid-Atlantic region- graduate of Westminster Choir College, he dation. As a music journalist, he served as al show features close to 250 cats. Pedigree is returning to the area and settling into the lead choral and vocal writer for www.- cats include Bengals, Sphynx, Maine West Windsor next week. In addition to kcmetropolis.org. Coons, Siamese, Orientals, Ragdolls, Per- working with the church, he will also be ad- From his MySpace page: “My musical sians, plus household pets and kittens. junct assistant professor on the music theo- journey has been an eclectic one to say the Judging takes place in seven rings. Vendors ry faculty at Westminster. least. I enjoy listening to all sorts of music with gift items and cat-related supplies. ranging from Renaissance motets to Jack- Homeless pets for adoption. $7. 9 a.m. to 5 A graduate of University of Nebraska- p.m. Omaha, Class of 2000, Helvering received son Browne and from Stravinsky to Garth Brooks. My professional training is of Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, North a bachelor’s degree in music in composi- Brunswick Fire Company, Route 1 North tion. During college he performed with the course in the classical stylistic and histori- and Milltown Road, North Brunswick, 888- concert choir and toured with the group on cal traits. As a result, my music shows traits 332-5200. www.freekidstickets.com. Sev- two European tours. At Westminister of many different stylistic tendencies, of- en-man pyramid on the high wire, ele- Choir College he performed with the West- ten infusing traditional tonal harmony with clude a bachelor’s degree in music educa- phants, camels, dogs, clowns, acrobats, minster Choir and Westminster Symphon- modal and contemporary sounds. I have tion, a master’s in music in French horn aerial ballet, jugglers, and the human can- ic Choir. He graduated with a master’s de- great affinity for the classical master com- nonball. $17. 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. performance, and a master’s in arts admin- gree in music in composition in 2002. In posers, but perhaps most of all I enjoy the istration with an emphasis in fundraising Family Theater 2008 he received a DMA degree in compo- German masters of the 19th century, in- and development. “We are still looking for sition form the University of Kansas. cluding Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schubert, The Emperor’s New Clothes, Somerset the right employment opportunity for her,” Helvering, who specializes in the choral and Beethoven.” he says. They are bringing Cassie, 7, a Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsbor- Helvering met his wife, Megan, at the ough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. genre, has had his music featured at the na- cocker-mix dog, to their new home. For Family drama. $14. 1 and 4 p.m. tional convention of the American Choral University of Nebraska-Omaha, while he more information about the new residents Directors Association, at the Piccolo Spo- was completing his undergraduate degree visit www.rdouglashelvering.com. and she was working on her masters de- OutdoorAction leto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina, — Lynn Miller Monarch Madness, Washington Crossing and at Carnegie Hall in New York. gree. They were in several classes together. State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609- His former posts include teaching posi- Both were raised in the Omaha, Nebraska Minister of Music Debut, Prince of 737-0609. Introduction to the life cycle, lo- tions at the Metropolitan Community Col- area. “We are both mid-westerners at Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton- cate monarch eggs and larva, and build a lege of Kansas City and the Midwest Bap- heart,” he says. Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Sunday, simple hatchery. $5 per car. Register. 1:30 tist Theological Seminary. He has served Also a life-long musician, Megan’s in- September 6, 9 and 11 a.m. 609-799-1753. p.m. as choir director at Countryside Christian strument is French horn. Her degrees in- www.popnj.org. Schools Open House, Princeton Dance and The- ater Studio, 116 Rockingham Row, Forre- Chess Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront 7432. www.meetup.com/gethiredtoday. Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. Weekly meeting for unemployed profes- stal Village, Plainsboro, 609-203-0376. Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro www.princetondance.com. Information www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain. $5 sionals facilitated by a former recruiter. Reg- Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/- to $10. 7:05 p.m. ister online. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. about ballet, hip hop, modern dance, jazz, plainsboro. For advanced adult players. 1 to tap, flamenco, and ballroom dance. 11 a.m. 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. Singles Sports Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, Book Sale Monday 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Softball Game, Outer Circle Ski Club, Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Plainsboro Park, 609-799-4674. www.- Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/- August 31 coffee.com. Drop in for soups, wraps, gela- outercircleskiclub.org. Pick up game for to, and tea, coffee, desserts, or espresso. plainsboro. Stuff a bag for $3. 10 a.m. to 4 adults over 21. 2 p.m. p.m. Register at www.meetup.com/Princeton- Municipal Meetings Area-Singles-Network. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Public Meeting, West Windsor Township Council, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. Sports www.westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m. Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. School Sports www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain. $5 to $10. 7:05 p.m. South Girls Tennis, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Lenape High School. 10 a.m. Film Tuesday Art on Screen, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. September 1 www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.” 7 p.m. Literati Art Plainsboro Literary Group, Plainsboro Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609- Pike, Princeton, 609-924-7206. www.- 275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Nib- chapinschool.org. First day for “Daily bles, conversation, and readings. 6:30 p.m. Bread,” a large series of works on paper wrapped around artisan bread by Lisa Sala- mandra. On view to September 29. Opening Pop Music reception is Wednesday, September 16, 5 Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Chorus, 5000 to 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Windrows Drive, Plainsboro, 732-469-3983. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. New Outdoor Concerts members are welcome. 7:15 p.m. Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Health & Wellness Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewar- Blood Drive, University Medical Center at memorial.com. Larry White. Free. Noon. Princeton, Medical Arts Building, Wither- spoon Street, 609-497-4366. www.prince- Faith tonhcs.org. All blood types needed — espe- cially O negative and O positive blood. Talmud Class, Chabad of the Windsors, Thomas Sweet Pint for Pint ice cream pro- East Windsor Library, 138 Hickory Corner gram. Free valet parking for donors. Open Road, 609-448-9369. www.chabad- Mondays to Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 7:30 windsor.com. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. Food & Dining Circus Princeton Farmers Market, Pine and Nas- Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, Manville sau streets, Princeton, 609-924-8431. Fire Company, Dukes Parkway, Manville, www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Pro- 800-796-5672. www.freekidstickets.com. duce, poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, baked Seven-man pyramid on the high wire, ele- goods, flowers, and chef cooking demon- phants, camels, dogs, clowns, acrobats, strations. Rain or shine. Donations for aerial ballet, jugglers, and the human can- Princeton Young Achievers’ “Operation nonball. $17. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Lunch Bag” invited including insulated lunch bags with pencils, child scissors, glue sticks, crayons, and washable markers. 11 a.m. to Lectures 3 p.m. New Member Orientation, Professional Outstanding in the Field, Cherry Grove Service Group of Mercer County, One Farm, 3500 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence- Stop Career Center, 26 Yard Avenue, Tren- ville, 609-219-0053. www.cherrygrove- ton, 609-292-7535. “How Can PSG Help in farm.com. Tour of the farm followed by a Your Job Search?” Free. 10 a.m. five-course farm-style dinner created by Job Hunting Tips, Get Hired Today, Center Chef Scott Anderson of Elements. Register. for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro $192. 3 p.m. Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750- AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 29 Health & Wellness Blood Drive, University Medical Who’s Down the Rabbit Hole? Center at Princeton, Quaker- bridge Mall, Lawrenceville, 609- elsey Theater’s season open- Twenty Minutes to Curtain 430-7335. www.princetonhcs.org. Ker is a world premiere musi- Productions is yet another chapter Raffle for registered donors. 9 cal production of “Alice in Won- in Arthur Gerold’s storied history a.m. to 2 p.m. derland.” Twenty Minutes to Cur- as a costume creator in theater, Open House, Sunny Health Cen- tain Productions, under the wing film. and television. For many ter, 16 Seminary Avenue, of legendary costume designer years Gerold owned and managed Hopewell, 609-466-1227. Free and show producer Arthur Brooks Van Horn costumers on 15-minute massage. Register. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Gerold, presents the family clas- both the East and West coasts, one sic. The opening night perfor- of only two major companies that Blood Drive, American Red mance on Friday, September 4, at supplied costumes to Hollywood Cross, Holiday Inn, 339 Mon- mouth Street, Hightstown, 800- 7 p.m., is a fundraiser for the and Broadway for many years. He 448-3543. www.pleasegive- fledgling company, which hopes worked with such actors as blood.org. 2 to 7:30 p.m. to take “Alice” to New York City Katherine Hepburn (his favorite), Qigong, Ruth A. Golush, 666 later this year and return to Kelsey Shirley MacLaine, Pearl Bailey, Eric Fabian Simon of West Windsor and Marissa Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, with other productions in future and Dustin Hoffman and did cos- Marciano of Plainsboro. Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Medi- seasons. Tickets for opening night tumes for Broadway shows tative exercises for balance. Reg- are $50 per person and include a “Mame,” “Irma La Duce,” “Fid- ister. $20. 6:30 p.m. reception following the show. dler on the Roof,” “Hello Dolly,” His mother, Milagros, teaches was three years old, was raised in The production will follow the and “42nd Street.” Spanish and has resumed studies Spotswood, where he was in all- Kids Stuff traditional plot of the Lewis Carroll Gerold also worked with Lorne at FIT, 20 years after receiving state band. He works at ICL in Read & Pick on the Farm: Ap- classic, but with embellishments Michaels and the original cast of her degree from the school. His Carteret. Her brother, Michael, a ples, Terhune Orchards, 330 that will delight children and adults “Saturday Night Live.” “They three older sisters are Ingrid, a ju- rising sixth grade student at Cold Soil Road, 609-924-2310. alike. “There will be a new ap- would bring us a script on Thurs- nior at High School South; Paola, Grover Middle School, plays www.terhuneorchards.com. Sto- a graduate of South, Class of baseball and is a Boy Scout. rytime, craft activity, and fruit or proach to an old story. Everything day and the costumes had to be vegetable picking for pre-school to will be slightly askew,” Gerold ready by Saturday afternoon in 2008, and a student at Lehigh Marissa, a Brownie from age 8. Register. $7. 9:30 and 11 promises, including the Tweedle time for the dress rehearsal,” he University; and Milagros, South, WWP Troop 71514, had a solo a.m. Dum and Tweedle Dee characters says. “We worked around the Class of 2007, and a professional performance at the annual Girl popping up as commentators clock.” Gerold created killer bee dancer. Both Paola and Milagros Scout talent show this past spring. Circus throughout the show. “We are aim- costumes, coneheads, and the were captains of the swim team at She is a rising third grade student Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars, ing for the absolute best in family Samurai warrior for John Belushi. South. at Towne Center Elementary. Manville Fire Company, Dukes entertainment — no bleeps.” “They were such a fantastic Marissa Marciano, 8, of Plains- “She’s learning a lot about the- Parkway, Manville, 800-796- The script, music, and lyrics bunch of actors,” he says. boro portrays the dual role of ater,” says Denise. “All of the kids 5672. www.freekidstickets.com. were written by Gerold’s late wife Eric Fabian Simon, 11, of West Daisy Number Three and the Lit- involved really love the show.” Seven-man pyramid on the high tlest Juror. Her second show at wire, elephants, camels, dogs, Marilyn, who died in 2002. Under Windsor portrays the Dormouse. — Lynn Miller clowns, acrobats, aerial ballet, the stage name Marilyn Day, she A rising sixth grader at Grovers Kelsey, she was in “Twas the Night before Christmas” last year. Alice in Wonderland, Kelsey jugglers, and the human cannon- sang with the Guy Lombardo Or- Middle School, this is his third Theater, Mercer County Commu- ball. $17. 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. She began theater studies with chestra and starred on Broadway show. He was in “Rumplestilt- nity College, 1200 Old Trenton in the original “Kiss Me Kate.” skin” at Kelsey and the Halloween Plainsboro Recreation depart- For Parents ment’s Broadway Babies, and has Road. Friday, September 4, 7 p.m. “She retired from stage and Show at West Windsor Library. $50 includes a reception with the Special Education Basics Parent studied musical theater at West- screen in 1952 at the age of 26 to He has studied tap and jazz at cast and crew. 609-570-3333. Training, Family Support Orga- marry me, but never gave up her Stewart Johnson in Hamilton and minster Conservatory for two nization, 3535 Quakerbridge years. “She fell in love with per- www.kelseytheatre.net. passion for theater,” Gerold says. begins studies at Arts Youniversi- Additional performances at Road, Hamilton, 609-586-1200. “This show is written in the style ty this fall. He plays trumpet in the forming,” says her mother, Den- “Obtaining Your Child’s School ise, who works in finance at Fir- regular ticket prices ($16 for File.” Register. Free. 6 to 8:30 of the grand musicals from the school band and has been a chorus menich in Plainsboro. “I can’t get adults; $14 for seniors; and $12 p.m. 1950s — straightforward and member in the past. for students) are Saturdays, Sep- beautiful.” Gerold, 86, who says His father, Paul, who works at her to stop singing and dancing.” Marissa will be taking vocal tember 5 and 12, at 2 and 7 p.m.; Lectures that the production company is a CheckPoint in Cherry Hill, found Friday, September 11, at 7 p.m.; Quick Books Class, Joseph tribute to his wife and her com- the audition notice. “I thought it lessons with Jennifer Garr at Westminster this year. and Sundays, September 6 and Gormley, Mercerville Fire Com- mitment to quality children’s the- was a good idea,” says Eric. “It 13, at 2 p.m. pany, 2711 Nottingham Way, ater, plans to produce “Snow has been a good experience and Her father, Michael, who has Hamilton, 609-936-9336. www.- White” at Kelsey next year. I’m learning a lot.” been playing the drums since he joegormleycpa.com. Basics. Reg- ister. $149. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meeting, Toastmasters Club, Art Exhibition/Sale 8330. Farm fresh vegetables, Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, years and their family. Register. CUH2A, 1000 Lenox Drive, Law- breads, maple syrup, meats, and 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, Free. 10 a.m. renceville, 609-252-9667. www.- Princeton Area Community more. 2 to 7 p.m. 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. tmdistrict38.org. Bring lunch. Bev- Foundation, 15 Princess Road, Pet Parade, East Brunswick Pub- Tour the restored mansion, gal- lic Library, Two Jean Walling erages provided. Noon. Lawrenceville, 609-219-1800. Gardens leries, and gardens. Tea before or www.pacf.org. Exhibition and sale Civic Center, 732-390-6767. Computer Tips and Tricks, Ew- Farmer Twilight Meetings, North- after tour. Register. $15. 11:15 www.ebpl.org. Bring your favorite ing SeniorNet Computer Litera- featuring works of Princeton artist a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Thomas George including brush east Organic Farming Associa- pet or stuffed animals to show how cy Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, tion of New Jersey, Muth Family much you love animals. Ribbons 609-882-5086. www.ewingsnet.- and ink drawings, abstract oil For Families paintings, watercolors, and the Farm, 1639 Pitman Downer Road, and prizes. Live pets should be com. “Navigating Google Maps.” Williamstown, 908-371-1111. Open House, Musicians in the leashed or caged. Rain date is Free. 1:30 p.m. last remaining pastels of the Insti- tute Pond series. Through Thurs- www.nofanj.org. “Tomato Graft- Making, Prince of Peace Church, Thursday, September 3. Register. Thunderbird Alumni Associa- day, December 31. 9 a.m. ing” presented by Bob Muth. Reg- 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, 10:30 a.m. tion, Nassau Inn, Tap Room, 10 ister. $15. 5 to 7 p.m. West Windsor, 609-750-0600. Palmer Square, Princeton, 609- Dancing www.musiciansinthemaking.com. Continued on following page 933-1621. www.thunderbird.edu. Health & Wellness Musikgarten for ages birth to six Dance Party, American Ball- Networking and social. Free. 6 to Blood Drive, American Red 8 p.m. room, 569 Klockner Road, Hamil- ton, 609-931-0149. www.ameri- Cross, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 canballroomco.com. For newcom- 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Witherspoon Street, 609-924- ers. $10. 7 to 9 p.m. 800-448-3543. www.pleasegive- 8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. blood.org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tech Talk, free. 7 p.m. Hair Plus Good Causes History JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Volunteer Orientation Meeting, THE SALON Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, HomeFront, 1880 Princeton Av- Stroller Strides, Historical Soci- HAIR, NAIL & SKIN CARE 609-924-2277. www.trinity- ety of Princeton, Bainbridge enue, Lawrenceville, 609-989- WEST WINDSOR princeton.org. Networking and 9417. www.homefrontnj.org. In- House, 158 Nassau Street, support for changing careers, free. formation about volunteer oppor- Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.- 609-897-0400 Southfield Center, Princeton-Hightstown Road 7:30 p.m. tunities. Register. 6 p.m. princetonhistory.org. Walking tour of Princeton for moms, dads, OPEN 7 DAYS Live Music grandparents, caregivers, and Farmers Market HAIR: design cutting & styling, color, high- & low-lighting, Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Cof- their tiny tots. Town and university Hopewell Train Station, 1 Rail- sites. $7. 10 a.m. custom waves; NAILS: manicures, pedicures, tips & wraps, fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing road Place, Hopewell, 609-466- nail art, paraffin treatments; SKIN: facial & body waxing; make-up Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. application & make-overs; facials. www.itsagrind.com. 7 p.m. Wednesday September 2

School Sports South Boys/Girls Cross Country, Sunday services at 8 a.m., 9.30 a.m. and 11.15 a.m. 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. www.- until SUMMER SCHEDULE STARTS JULY 5 ww-p.org. Bell Mt. 7:30 a.m. with one service at 9 a.m., nursery provided North Girls Volleyball, 609-716- Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., Healing Service 5000, ext. 5134. Northern Burling- Tuesdays at 10.30 a m., Meditation Group ton. 5:30 p.m. 30 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 small estates, living wills, social security, Medicare problems, con- SEPTEMBER 2 sumer matters, tenant’s rights, and bankruptcy. Register. Free. Continued from page 1 10 a.m. to noon. Opportunities

For Parents For more listings visit www.- members may create a new team. and of any scale will be consid- Special Ed Support Group, Fami- Thursday princetoninfo.com. Call Kathy at 609-577-8125 or ered. Send three examples of the ly Support Organization, 3535 Nancy at 609-799-2677. artist’s work to Lin Swensson at Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 609-586-1200. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. September 3 In Town [email protected] or call Lin Swensson at 615-945-2895. Parent Anonymous Meeting, Spotlight School of Drama, Parents/Children Family Support Organization, School Sports 1300 Windsor Road, West Wind- Jewish Family & Childrens The Meadows Foundation 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Hamil- sor, 609-228-3069, www.spot- Services offers “Balancing Love seeks original works of art includ- ton, 609-586-1200. Share ques- For WW-P school sports infor- lightdrama.com, has open house & Discipline,” a monthly parent- ing acrylics, oils, watercolor, art tions, concerns, problems, and so- glass, pastel, and photography. lutions about parenting. 6 to 8 mation, call the hotline: 609-716- events on Mondays, August 31, ing workshop series, at Jewish p.m. 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. and September 7, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Center, 435 Nassau Street, Prince- The theme is “Rural New Jersey.” North Boys Soccer. Northern Classes, workshops, and perfor- ton, beginning Friday, September All entries, not to exceed 18 by 24 Lectures Burlington. 4 p.m. mance parties for ages 8 to 18. 25. $10 to $25. Register with De- inches, must be framed and wired bra Levenstein at 609-987-8100 or for hanging. Entry fee is $20, $25 UFO Ghosts and Earth Myster- North Field Hockey. Montgomery. Pierrot Productions has audi- ies, UFO and Paranormal Study for two entries, and $30 for three 4 p.m. tions for “The Producers” at E-mail [email protected]. Group, Hamilton Township Li- “Social Skills for Children” is entries. Price for artwork is not to South Boys Soccer. At Seneca. 4 Kelsey Theater on Sunday and brary, Municipal Drive, 609-631- offered Thursdays, October 1 to exceed $300. The organization re- p.m. Monday, August 30 and 31. Cast 8955. www.drufo.org. Discussion November 19, at Congregation tains a 30 percent commission on about UFOs, ghosts, psychic phe- North Girls Soccer. Princeton includes characters of Max, Leo, Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road all pieces sold. Deadline is Satur- nomena, crop circles, poltergeists, Day. 4:15 p.m. Ulla, Franz, Roger, and Carmen, as East, West Windsor. Times vary. day April 24. The juried art show channeling, and government cov- well as 14 in the ensemble portray- $300. Register with Levenstein will be held on Friday and Satur- er-ups facilitated by Pat Marcat- Dancing ing 40 other characters. Prepare an tilio. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. (above). day, May 14 and 15. www.- Summer Night Swing, Forrestal uptempo song from any show, a “SIBS: Supporting Brothers & themeadowsfoundation.org. Village, College Road West and comic monologue, and bring the Live Music Sisters of Children with Special Route 1 South, Plainsboro, 609- ability to move well. Visit www.- South Brunswick Arts Com- Darla Rich Quartet, Fedora Cafe, 799-7400. www.princeton- Needs” is offered Thursdays, Oc- kelseytheatre.net/auditions for in- mission seeks central New Jersey 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville, forrestalvillage.com. Ray Ro- tober 1 to November 19, at Con- formation. E-mail pierrotinfo@- artists in all visual media for “Cel- 609-895-0844. www.darlarich.- driguez y Swing Sambroso and Art gregation Beth Chaim. Times aol.com for audition appointment. ebrations,” a juried exhibit open- com. Jazz vocals. BYOB. 7 to 9 Baron and the Duke’s Men. Dance vary. $36. Register with Leven- p.m. lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; open dance at The show opens Friday, November ing Monday, October 5. Submit up stein (above). to three images via CD or E-mail to Acoustic Singer-Songwriter 8 p.m. Behind Salt Creek Grille. 7 13, at Kelsey. p.m. Howell Farms is accepting ap- [email protected]. Deadline is Tues- Showcase, KatManDu, Water- Catch a Rising Star launches a front Park, Route 29, Trenton, Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tan- plications for parent and child en- day, September 1. comedy school to develop a sense of 609-393-7300. www.katmandu- go, Suzanne Patterson Center, rollment in its Saturday farmhands humor and improve public speak- trenton.com. Scott Philip Proj and Monument Drive, 609-273-1378. program. The program is designed ing. The six-week class begins For Singers Shaun Ruymen. Register with www.theblackcattango.com. Be- to introduce children to life on the Lance Reichert at lance@- ginner and intermediate classes Monday, September 14, 7 to 9 p.m. Voices Chorale has openings farm while parents volunteer time katmandutrenton.com. 7:30 to 11 followed by guided practice. $10. 8 and culminates in a graduation show for all voice parts. Auditions will helping the staff work with visitors p.m. p.m. where you will perform at Catch’s be held on Mondays, August 31, to the farm. The fall session runs stage in front of an audience. Mate- and September 9, at Music Togeth- September 12 to October 24. Orga- Socials Market rials include writing jokes to open- er, 225 Pennington-Hopewell nizational meetings for parents Central Jersey Mothers of Multi- Capital City Market, Trenton ing a club. Steve Trevelise, Jimmy Road, Hopewell. Call Sandy Duffy will be held on Saturday, August ples, Hamilton Library. www.- Downtown Association, State Graham, and comic guests share at 609-799-2211 or E-mail audi- cjmom.org. Meeting for mothers Street Commons, East State be- 29, at 9 a.m. www.howellfarm.org their knowledge. Tuition of $400 in- [email protected] to sched- with twins, triplets, and more. E- tween Warren and Broad streets, or call 609-737-3299. mail [email protected] for Trenton, 609-393-8998. www.- cludes a headshot and DVD of your ule an appointment. information. 7 p.m. trenton-downtown.com. Music, on stage performance. www.cash- Waldorf School offers “Apple- Sharim V’Sharot, a 24-voice vendors, and historical tours. inginoncomedy.com or call 609- sauce and Broom Making” for Booksigning with T.S. Bradshaw, Jewish choir, seeks new members For Seniors 731-1932. grades 3 and up, on Thursdays, with all voice parts for the upcom- author of “The Goodees.” 11 a.m. 3:45 to 5:15 p.m, September 17 to Legal Services, Mercer County Wednesday Morning Bowling ing season. Visit www.sharimy- to 2 p.m. October 15. $150 includes sup- Connection, 957 Route 33, League based in West Windsor sharot.org or call 609-371-9036 to Hamilton, 609-890-9800. www.- plies. Contact Jessica Alfaro at For Families seeks women bowlers. The season schedule an audition. mercercounty.org. Legal services 609-466-1970, ext. 110, or E-mail begins September 9, at Colonial for Mercer County resident age 60 Car Seat Safety, East Brunswick [email protected]. Philomusica Choir seeks plus. Power of attorney, wills for Public Library, Two Jean Walling Lanes, Route 1, Lawrenceville. singers with good reading skills for Join an existing team or three new Rowing Program its community choir. Audition at open rehearsals on Mondays, Au- Mercer Masters Rowing Pro- gust 31, September 14, 21, and 28, Douglas B. Weekes DVM Kerry Danielsen VMD gram is for men and women ages 7:30 to 10 p.m., at the Unitarian 22 and older. All three programs Universalist Society in East Bruns- run for eight weeks beginning wick. www.philomusica.org or Monday, Septeber 14. Learn to call 888-544-5668. Row program, $375. The Fitness EDINBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL and Recreation program, $375. Volunteer www.edinburgvet.com The Racer program, $450. E-mail [email protected] for infor- Artworks seeks volunteers for mation. committees focusing on fundrais- ing, communications, and the art ArtBox Derby center. The next meeting is Tues- OUR 22ND YEAR SERVING WEST WINDSOR day, September 8, at 6:15 p.m. The Arts Council of Princeton Contact Michael Gumpert at 609- A FULL SERVICE MEDICAL, is holding an ArtBox derby on 510-8455 or mgumpert@artwork- Sunday, September 20, at Green- strenton.org. SURGICAL & DENTAL FACILITY. way Meadows Park. A play on the classic soap box derby, competing Contact of Mercer County 1676 Old Trenton Rd. • West Windsor, NJ cars must rely completely upon seeks crisis volunteers to train for gravity to move — no powered ve- the 24-hour hotline for people with (next to Mercer County Park) hicles are allowed. The four com- problems, addictions, mental ill- petition brackets are ages 10-12; ness, and suicidal thoughts. The 13-15; 16-adult; and family. Prizes 40-hour training course in Ewing is CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SERVE... free for those who volunteer 100 East & West Windsor, Plainsboro, Cranbury, Princeton Jct. for creativity, “greenness,” and speed. Entry form and $20 fee per hours the first year. Training is Hamilton, Washington, Yardville & Allentown car competing is due Monday, Au- open to anyone 18 and older moti- gust 31. To enter and for more in- vated to help others. Contact BUSINESS HOURS: formation visit www.artscoun- Eleanor K. Letcher by E-mail at Mon-Fri 7AM-8PM • Saturday 7:30AM-NOON cilofprinceton.org or contact Jeni- contactofmercercounty@veri- zon.net. Dr. Hours by Appointment ah “Kookie” Johnson at jjohn- [email protected] Fact/Tip of the Day: or 609-924-8777, extension 109. Donate If you think that your pet may have Auxiliary of University Med- ingested a potentially poisonous substance, Call forArt ical Center at Princeton seeks do- call poison control and your veterinarian Capital Health seeks art from nations of antiques, art, and items immediately. New Jersey State Poison regional artists to promote an envi- for the annual rummage sale. Do- Control for Animals is nations will be collected on Tues- 1-800-962-1253. ronment of health and healing in its new 540,000 square foot hospital days, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 in Hopewell. The hospital will a.m to noon, at 905 Herrontown both purchase existing work and Road, Princeton. Call 609-497- identify artists from whom site- 4092 for information. 609-443-1212 609-275-1212 specific work will be commis- sioned. Artwork on all mediums AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 31 Civic Center, 732-390-6767. www.relaxationandhealing.com. www.ebpl.org. East Brunswick No experience required. Drums Funny Lady: Vanessa Hollingshead presents com- Police present information on car provided or bring your own. $15. 7 edy about dating, drugs, baseball, and her father seat safety and perform individual to 8:45 p.m. safety checks by appointment. on Saturday, August 29, at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. at Free. 10 a.m. Family Theater Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Carnegie Center. Open House, Musicians in the Alice in Wonderland, Kelsey Making, 666 Plainsboro Road, Theater, Mercer County Com- Building 500, Suite 505, Plains- munity College, 1200 Old Tren- Singles campus, 609-258-3788. boro, 609-750-0600. www.musi- ton Road, 609-570-3333. www.- www.artmuseum.princeton.- Divorce Recovery Program, edu. Free. 2 p.m. ciansinthemaking.com. Musikgar- kelseytheatre.net. 20 Minutes to Princeton Church of Christ, 33 ten for ages birth to six years and Curtain Productions. $50. 7 p.m. River Road, Princeton, 609-581- Dancing their family. Register. Free. 10 See story 29. 3889. www.princetonchurchof- a.m. to 5 p.m. christ.com. Support group for men No Name Dance California Live Music and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Mix, Central Jersey Dance Lectures Society, Universalist Congre- Concerned Citizens of Yester- Drop-In, Yardley Singles, The De-Clutter Club, South year, Barnes & Noble, Market- gation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Runway, Trenton Mercer Airport, Princeton, 609-945-1883. Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Fair, West Windsor, 609-716- Ewing, 215-736-1288. www.- Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732- 1570. www.bn.com. CD release www.centraljerseydance.org. yardleysingles.org. Music, danc- Salsa lesson with Henri Ve- 329-4000. www.sbpl.info. Share party for “Every Mile I Drive.” 7:30 ing, and cash bar. Register. 9 p.m. organizing and de-clutter tips to- p.m. landia followed by open danc- gether. 7 p.m. ing. No partner needed. $12. Successful Failures, The Record 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Princeton Area Junior Woman’s Collector Store, 358 Farnsworth Club, West Windsor Library, 33 Avenue, Bordentown. www.the- Saturday Fairs North Post Road, 609-799-7089. record-collector.com. $12. 7:30 www.pajwc.blogspot.com. Meet- p.m. September 5 Indo-American Fair, Shirdi ing of a volunteer service organi- Sai Dham, Mercer County Arnie Baird, It’s a Grind Coffee Park, West Windsor, 609- zation group. New members wel- House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Family Theater come. 7:30 p.m. 275-1334. www.indoamerican- Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- School Sports fair.com. Seventh annual enter- Alice in Wonderland, Kelsey The- itsagrind.com. 8 p.m. Live Music North Boys Soccer, 609-716- tainment and cultural festival fea- ater, Mercer County Community Franklin-Alison Jazz Combo, BT tures handicrafts, ethnic dresses, College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Gabe Manak Band, It’s a Grind 5000, ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Bistro, 3499 Route 1 South, West At Montgomery. Noon. fashion, henna, jewelry, and Indi- 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- Coffee House, 7 Schalks Cross- Windsor, 609-919-9403. Jazz, an foods. Entertainers include theatre.net. 20 Minutes to Curtain ing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275- blue, swing, and funk. 9 p.m. Art RDB along with Nindy Kaur. 11 Productions. $16. 2 and 7 p.m. 2919. www.itsagrind.com. 7 to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. p.m. Highlights Tour, Princeton Uni- Continued on following page Gentle Jazz, Nick’s Cafe 72, 72 versity Art Museum, Princeton West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, 609-882-0087. www.- cafe72nj.com. Al Oliver, sax and vocals; and Gerry Groves, flute. BYOB. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumph- brew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes. 9 p.m. Singles VIP Happy Hour, Princeton Elite Club, Yankee Doodle Tap Room at the Nassau Inn, Palmer Square, 609-454-3183. www.princeton- eliteclub.com. Register online. $20 entry fee at door. 6 p.m. Tennis Party Peak Performance Workshop and US Open Tennis Party, Mrs. G. TV & Appliances, 2960 Route 1, Lawrenceville, 609-882-1444. www.mrsgs.com. Ed Tseng, au- thor of “Game.Set.Life: Peak Per- formance for Sports and Life.” Tseng, a tennis teaching pro, fit- ness expert, and motivational speaker, presents a seminar. Register. Free. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday September 4

School Sports For WW-P school sports infor- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. South Field Hockey. Princeton Day. 11 a.m. South Girls Soccer. South Brunswick. 4 p.m. North Girls Tennis. At Lenape. 4:15 p.m. North Girls Volleyball. At South Brunswick. 5:30 p.m. South Girls Volleyball. At Wood- bridge. 5:30 p.m. Dancing Dance Party, American Ballroom, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609- 931-0149. www.americanball- roomco.com. $15. 8 to 11 p.m. English Country Dance, Lam- bertville Country Dancers, Ti- tusville United Methodist Church, 7 Church Road, Titusville. www.- Lambertvillecountrydancers.org. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. $8. 8 p.m. Drum Circle Center for Relaxation and Heal- ing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. 32 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 Scott Langdon, It’s a Grind Cof- fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing SEPTEMBER 5 Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Books as Art www.itsagrind.com. 8 to 10 p.m. Continued from preceding page aria G. Pisano of Plainsboro Eryn Shewell, Small World Cof- Mhas two completely differ- Farmers Market fee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Prince- ent art exhibits coming up. As a ton, 609-924-4377. www.small- book artist, she will be exhibiting West Windsor Community Farm- worldcoffee.com. Blues. 8 p.m. ers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Park- her work at the Miniature Book ing Lot, Princeton Junction Train Singles Fair, on Sunday, August 30, from Station, 609-577-5113. www.- 1 to 4:30 p.m., at the Wyndham Princeton Singles, Canal Walk On the Same Page: westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. parking lot, Route 27, Kingston, Conference Center, 900 Scudders Produce, bakery items, meat, cof- ‘Continuity’by Maria 609-896-1170. A moderately Mill Road, Plainsboro. Part of the fee, tea, sandwiches, ice cream, Pisano, right. paced walk or run along canal, fol- Miniature Book Conclave, a cele- pickles, sauces, and flowers. Arts, lowed by optional lunch. Register. bration of miniature books, the crafts, children’s activities, culi- 10 a.m. nary demonstrations, entertain- fair will display an array created printing, bookbinding, and con- ment programs, and wellness in- Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates, by miniature books artists. It is servation — some at her Plains- formation. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Princeton Area, 732-759-2174. free and open to the public. boro studio. She teaches a course www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s Her next exhibit, “Origins,” will at Raritan Valley Community Col- For Families to early 50s. Call for reservation feature works on handmade paper, lege and has taught at Rutgers Uni- and location. $20 plus dinner and prints, and photographs. It will run 2004, and Carnegie Mellon Uni- Plowing Match, Howell Living drinks. 7:30 p.m. versity Library School, Mason History Farm, Valley Road, off from Wednesday, September 9 to Gross, Center for Book Arts in versity, 2008. He has been work- Route 29, Titusville, 609-737- Sunday, October 18, at The Nassau NY, and Oklahoma Arts Institute. ing for the School of Art at CMU 3299. www.howellfarm.org. Old- Club in the Garden Room, 6 Mer- Her works in the Wyndham for the past year creating and edit- fashioned plowing and obstacle Sunday cer Street, Princeton. A reception ing videos and additionally creat- course competitions, pony rides, Conference Center display in- music, and prizes. Sheep, chick- will be held on Sunday, September clude “The Four Elements,” a set ing posters for both the English ens, and pigs may be seen in the September 6 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. of four miniature tunnel books and art departments at the college. farmyard. Novice class for hand Pisano’s book works encom- representing the belief that four His works as an artist can be seen plowers ages 16 and up at 11 a.m. pass handmade paper, printing, elements made up the world. The at www.michaelpisano.com. Experienced plowers may com- Art and handbinding. “I am continu- books were created with hand- “My works are an evocative pete in the Old Time Class at Highlights Tour, Princeton Uni- ing the tradition of books as keep- made paper, gouache, and pho- blend of media and paper — these 10:30 a.m. Register before 10:15 versity Art Museum, Princeton ers of our collective memory, us- tographs, and laser printed. are the origins of my art — the a.m. Mary Tolmie and Charles campus, 609-258-3788. www.art- Napravnik, who met at the match ing the format, in its myriad trans- “Continuity,” an accordion feel and smell of handmade pa- museum.princeton.edu. Free. 2 formative powers, to express and book, gives the promise of a new per, the tactility of the ink on a several years ago, will marry at p.m. noon. Raindate for plowing match reflect my world,” she says. “As life by featuring desiccated seed freshly printed sheet of paper — is Saturday, September 12. 9:30 Classical Music an artist I bring forth works that pods among the winter bloom of a these are sensory and esthetic a.m. to 4 p.m. respond to a theme through struc- poinsettia with enclosed seeds in manifestations of my art,” says Minister of Music Debut, Prince Serom Music, 217 Clarsville Road, ture as well as text and image. The Pisano. “The works in the exhibit of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 the front pocket, sharing the con- West Windsor, 908-331-0535. Princeton-Hightstown Road, West works challenge the traditional tinuity of life inherent even in the are a response to nature and my www.serommusic.com. Preview Windsor, 609-799-1753. www.- book form in both reading and death of the flower. architectural surrounding, trans- of Yamaha music education sys- popnj.org. R. Douglas Helvering, a presentation, not following a pre- lating my visual stimuli into lay- tem lessons for different ages Her husband, Leonard Pisano, composer, arranger, and singer, is ers of memories.” throughout the day. Call for sched- scribed pattern. The subjects and was a school psychologist for the being installed as the church’s ule. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 4 interpretation of the theme drive New York schools for 25 years. — Lynn Miller new minister of music. A graduate these works of art.” p.m. Recently retired, he is now work- Miniature Book Fair, Minia- of Westminster Choir College, he Her works are in numerous pri- will also be adjunct assistant pro- ing in private practice. Their ture Book Conclave, Wyndham Live Music vate and public collections in- fessor on the music theory faculty. daughter, Milena, graduated from Conference Center, 900 Scudders cluding the Library of Congress, The Love Me Nots and the Ana- A new resident of West Windsor, West Windsor-Plainsboro High Mill Road, Plainsboro. Sunday, the American Art Museum, Na- bolics, The Record Collector he has written numerous hymns School and William and Mary August 30, 1 to 5 p.m. Free ad- Store, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, and original works. 9 and 11 a.m. tional Portrait Gallery, Princeton College. For the past 10 years she mission. 877-999-3223. Bordentown. www.the-record-col- See story page 28. University, Harvard University, has worked as a scenic painter, lector.com. $10. 3:30 p.m. Stanford University, and the New working on sets for Broadway Art Exhibit, Nassau Club, 6 Carole Lynne Quartet, Salt Creek Fairs York Public Library. plays, TV shows, and movie sets. Mercer Street, Princeton, 609- Grille, One Rockingham Row, Indo-American Fair, Shirdi Sai She teaches all aspects of the Their son, Michael, graduated 924-0580. Wednesday, Septem- Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609- Dham, Mercer County Park, West book arts including papermaking, from High School South, Class of ber 9 to Sunday, October 18. 419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.- Windsor, 609-275-1334. www.- com. 7 to 10 p.m. indoamericanfair.com. Seventh The Red Hawk Fly, Integral Yoga annual entertainment and cultural festival features handicrafts, eth- Health & Wellness Chess Salthouse from Willette Wines ex- Institute Princeton, 613 Ridge plains the pairings selected. Reg- Road, Monmouth Junction, 732- nic dresses, fashion, henna, jew- elry, and Indian foods. Entertain- Healing Clinic, Needs Approach Plainsboro Public Library, 641 ister. $85. 5:30 and 8 p.m. 274-2410. www.iyiprinceton.com. Counseling, 3571 Quakerbridge Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. “Kirtan in the Age of Enlighten- ers include RDB along with Nindy Kaur. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Road, Hamilton, 732-220-1663. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For Health & Wellness ment” presented by Dan Johnson www.needsapproach.com. Medi- advanced adult players. 1 to 5 on tabla, voice, and energy vortex; tation and healing tools for depres- p.m. Labor Day Intensive, Princeton Karttikeya on keyboard and shanti Farmers Markets sion, anxiety, relationships, and Center for Yoga & Health, 50 vibes; and Kelly Regina on voice. Trenton Farmers’ Market, 960 stress. Register. Free. 11 a.m. to Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skill- Register. $15. 7:30 p.m. Spruce Street, Lawrence, 609- 7 p.m. man, 609-924-7294. www.prince- tonyoga.com. Agama yoga begins Concerned Citizens of 695-2998. www.thetrentonfar- Monday with a presentation on karma yoga Yesteryear, Grover’s Mill Coffee mersmarket.com. Farm vendors, History and continues with a chakra House, 335 Princeton Hightstown food producers, wineries, cooking From Revolution to Relativity, September 7 vinyasa workout. All levels are Road, West Windsor, 609-716- demonstrations, and musical en- tertainment. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Historical Society of Princeton, welcome to this challenging class. 8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Labor Day. Postal and bank holi- Presented by Andrew Reece and Grovers Mill House Band. 8 p.m. Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. day. Tiffany Patrella. $35. 8 to 11:15 www.princetonhistory.org. Clas- a.m. sic walking tour of downtown Pop Music Princeton and Princeton Universi- Lectures ty includes stops at Nassau Hall, Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony University Chapel, Woodrow Wil- Chorus, 5000 Windrows Drive, Job Hunting Tips, Get Hired To- The Finest Cuisine of Spain and Portugal son’s homes, and Einstein’s resi- Plainsboro, 732-469-3983. www.- day, Center for Relaxation and dence. Register by phone or E- harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, mail [email protected] New members are welcome. 7:15 Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750- org. $7. 2 p.m. p.m. 7432. www.meetup.com/gethired- today. Weekly meeting for unem- Family Theater Food & Dining ployed professionals facilitated by a former recruiter. Register online. Alice in Wonderland, Kelsey Wines of Burgundy Meet Foods 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Theater, Mercer County Com- from the Sea, CoolVines, Blue munity College, 1200 Old Tren- Point Grill, 258 Nassau Street, Singles ton Road, 609-570-3333. www.- Princeton, 609-924-0039. www.- kelseytheatre.net. 20 Minutes to coolvines.com. Five-course Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- Curtain Productions. $16. 2 p.m. seafood tasting menu with wines fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- from Burgundy, France. Doug stown Road, West Windsor, 609- 716-8771. www.groversmillcof- fee.com. Drop in for soups, wraps, gelato, and tea, coffee, desserts, or espresso. Register at www.- JUNCTION meetup.com/Princeton-Area-Sin- gles-Network. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Flamenco Dancing featuring Julia & Carlos Lopez 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Reservations required. BARBER SHOP Lunch - Spanish & Portuguese Buffet Tuesday All-You-Can-Eat - $12.95/person Dinner & Lunch Packages Available for Any Size Parties September 8 Starting at $18.95/person Regular Menu available • Call for Information 33 Hightstown Rd., Princeton Jct. School Sports 511 Lalor Street, Hamilton Township 609-396-8878 ELLSWORTH’S CENTER (Near Train Station) For WW-P school sports infor- Major credit cards accepted • Open 7 Days A Week Hrs: Tues - Fri: 10am - 5:45pm mation, call the hotline: 609-716- www.malagarestaurant.com Sat: 8:30am - 3:30pm 609-799-8554 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 33 Pavilion Skilled Nursing Facility Plainsboro on August 20, Officer Thomas Lar- alse Public Alarm. Francis J. ity said. FBrzyski, 61, of Jamison, PA, From The Police Blotter was charged August 15 with caus- A resident of Ravens Crest Dri- ing a false public alarm after the traffic. Cranbury police assisted Martin was charged with aggra- Fire Alarm. A resident-patient ve was the victim of theft between sight of a fake hand grenade in his with traffic control. Several homes vated assault with a motor vehicle of the Pavilion Skilled Nursing Fa- 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on August 24 at car caused the evacuation of homes along Kinglet Drive South were causing bodily injury to another, cility on Windrow Drive set off the Superfresh. Officer Kevin Lowery along Kinglet Drive South and evacuated, since the car was driving while intoxicated, driving fire alarm by lighting his shirt on said someone stole the victim’s bi- road closures around the location parked near them. while intoxicated in a school zone, fire on August 24. cycle from in front of the grocery of his vehicle. The state police bomb squad re- reckless driving, and driving while Officer Richard Colucci said the store. The bicycle was a red and sil- Sergeant Joseph Jankowski said sponded to the scene, along with an suspended. He was sent to the Mid- patient held his shirt over a light ver mountain bike worth approxi- that Officer Joseph Diggs saw explosive detection K-9. The K-9 dlesex County jail in default of fixture in the bathroom of his hos- mately $300. Brzyski stopped along the shoulder cleared the exterior of the vehicle $20,000 bail. pital room, causing the shirt to A resident of Quail Ridge Drive on Scotts Corner Road near Brent- for explosives, and the state police Caruso was transported to the smolder and set off the fire alarm, was the victim of theft between wood Drive, and the vehicle ap- removed the suspected hand University Medical Center at which alerted staff. Colucci said August 21 and 22. Officer Brett Ol- peared to be disabled. Jankowski grenade from the center console, Princeton, but was charged with staff members responded to the ma said someone stole the victim’s said that Diggs saw Brzyski sleep- determining that it was a replica possession of drug paraphernalia room and threw the smoldering motorcycle — a silver Yamaha ing behind the wheel with the vehi- and not an explosive device. for allegedly having a multi-col- shirt into the toilet before emer- YZF-R1 with New Jersey registra- cle running, and that as he ap- In addition to being charged ored glass pipe in her possession. gency personnel arrived. Respond- tion 9498U — which was parked in with driving while intoxicated, po- proached the driver’s window, he Fire. Smokey conditions set off ing were Plainsboro Police, the a marked parking space in front of lice questioned Brzyski and found saw what appeared to be a military fire alarms at the Geophysical Flu- Plainsboro Fire Company, Plains- Building 6. The motorcycle is that he had intended to use the fake hand grenade in the center console id Dynamics Lab at Princeton For- boro E.M.S., Princeton Plasma worth approximately $9,000. of the passenger compartment. He hand grenade for unlawful purpos- Physics Lab Fire Company, restal campus around 3:20 p.m. on Burglary. A resident of Thore- retreated and requested back up. es, and he was charged with pos- Kingston Fire Company, and August 18. au Drive was the victim of burglary Jankowski said that he and Of- session of a weapon for unlawful Plainsboro’s Fire Marshal John Officer Martin McElrath said and theft sometime between July fice Eric Potts responded to help purposes and creating false public Petrino. Plainsboro’s police and fire depart- 15 and August 24. Officer Thomas set up a perimeter around the vehi- alarm. Bail was set at $10,000, and No one was injured during the ments responded to the lab, on 300 Larity said the resident reported cle. When they ordered Brzyski out he was remanded in default of the incident, but the wall was slightly Forrestal Drive, because of a that $3,000 in currency and $3,000 of the vehicle at gunpoint, he ap- bail. singed. The patient remained in the smoke condition in the lab and the in assorted female jewelry was peared to be extremely confused care of the skilled nursing facility Aggravated Assault. Willis E. Sayre Hall building. He said that missing from the residence. Larity disoriented, and intoxicated, for further observation and treat- Martin Jr., 25, of Castleton, NY upon arrival, all of the employees said no signs of forced entry were Jankowski said. He said Brzyski ment. and Jennifer A. Caruso, 27, of inside the building had already discovered. would not tell officers whether the Wynant Skill, NY were both been evacuated. Officials deter- Harassment. A resident of suspected hand grenade was real, charged in connection with a fight mined the smoke condition was a Douglasville, PA was a victim of A resident of Monroe was the and he was handcuffed and re- that occurred on Morgan Lane on result of several electrical prob- harassment, disorderly conduct, victim of burglary, criminal mis- moved from the area. He said offi- August 19. lems with transformers, McElrath and lewdness on August 25 at Mill chief, and theft between August 23 cers checked for other occupants in Officer Kenneth Beatty said po- said. There were no injuries report- Pond Park. Officer Thomas Larity and 24. Officer Thomas Larity said the car, but found none. lice responded to the intersection ed. said a man described as white, ap- someone smashed the driver’s side A command center was estab- of Morgan Lane and Enterprise In addition to the Plainsboro proximately 40 years old, six-feet window of her car, which was lished at the intersection of Dey Drive for a reported fight in Fire Department, responding to the tall, and heavyset with a red beard, parked overnight at Lot 47 on Fox and Scotts Corner roads, and the progress. He said the investigation scene were other fire departments, exposed himself to the victim and Run Drive, and stole several items Plainsboro Fire Department and found that Martin ran over Caru- including Applegarth, Princeton urinated. worth a total $205. rescue squad were sent to the scene so’s foot while she attempted to Junction, Monroe, Princeton, Theft. Someone stole two to help in closing Scotts Corner stop him from driving while under Cranbury, PPPL, and Kingston. Xanax pills, worth $50, from the Road to all vehicle and pedestrian the influence of alcohol. Continued on following page

North Boys Soccer. Hun. 4 p.m. Lunch Bag” invited including insu- Road, Hamilton, 609-586-1200. Shopping Center, 301 North Harri- School Sports North Girls Soccer. At North lated lunch bags with pencils, child “Tracking Your Child’s Progress.” son Street, Princeton, 609-921- Brunswick. 4 p.m. scissors, glue sticks, crayons, and Register. Free. 6 to 8:30 p.m. 6078. www.brmsstore.com. “The For WW-P school sports infor- washable markers. 11 a.m. to 3 Pack.” Register. 7 p.m. mation, call the hotline: 609-716- North Girls Tennis. Monroe. 4 p.m. Lectures 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. p.m. Health & Wellness Brainobrain, West Windsor Li- North Girls Tennis. At Ewing. 4 South Boys Soccer. At Hunterdon brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- p.m. Central. 4 p.m. Mixed Level Hatha Yoga, Center 799-0462. Interactive workshop on Wednesday for Relaxation and Healing, 666 brain development for parents and South Field Hockey. Montgom- South Field Hockey. South ery. 4 p.m. Brunswick. 4 p.m. Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, children ages 4 to 14 presented by September 9 Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- Raj Varna. Register. 6:30 p.m. South Girls Tennis. Trenton Cen- South Girls Soccer. At Hun. 4 relaxationandhealing.com. $15. Princeton Macintosh Users tral. 4 p.m. p.m. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Group, Jadwin Hall, A-10, 86 Municipal Meetings South Girls Volleyball. At Chero- South Girls Volleyball. South Qigong, Ruth A. Golush, 666 Washington Road, Princeton, Public Meeting, Plainsboro kee. 5:30 p.m. Brunswick. 5:30 p.m. Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, 609-258-5730. www.pmug-nj.org. Township Committee, Municipal Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Medi- “Social Media and Technology’s Building, 609-799-0909. www.- Continued on following page Literati tative exercises for balance. Reg- Influence on the Media” presented plainsboronj.com. 7:30 p.m. Read One, Knit Too, Princeton ister. $20. 6:30 p.m. by Natali Del Conte, a reporter for Public Library, 65 Witherspoon CBS and CNET. 7:30 p.m. Street, 609-924-8822. www.- For Parents princetonlibrary.org. Combination Special Education Basics Parent Sports knitting and book discussion Training, Family Support Orga- Backpacking 101, Blue Ridge group focuses on Agatha nization, 3535 Quakerbridge Mountain Sports, Princeton Christie’s “The Body in the Li- brary.” 7 p.m. Author Event, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- 716-1570. www.bn.com. Giuliano Hazan, author of “The Thirty Like eating at “Nonna’s” house! Minute Pasta Cookbook: 100 Quick and Easy Recipes.” Seating begins at 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Community Gatherings Brittany Townhomes Homeown- ers Association, meeting room at the community pool, Plainsboro, 609-395-1000. Board of directors meeting. 7:45 p.m. Faith Talmud Class, Chabad of the Windsors, East Windsor Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, 609- 448-9369. www.chabadwindsor.- com. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m. Farmers Market Princeton Farmers Market, Pine RMusicians on Fridays & Saturdays R and Nassau streets, Princeton, Unwind at the End of the Week 609-924-8431. www.princeton- farmersmarket.com. Produce, R R poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, Catering for All Occasions baked goods, flowers, and chef On or Off Premises cooking demonstrations. Rain or shine. Donations for Princeton 206 Farnsworth Avenue • Bordentown • 609-298-8360 Young Achievers’ “Operation www.ilovemarcellos.com 34 THE NEWS AUGUST 28, 2009 Officer Jason Mandato said some- es, and CDs from the victim’s un- Ilrasha Correia, 19, of Trenton Christopher Avino, 18, of Continued preceding page one fraudulently removed $343 out locked car. was charged August 18 with Plainsboro was charged August 22 of his bank account from an ATM A resident of Drayton Lane was Obstruction. Graham Daniels, shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Officer with driving while intoxicated. Of- machine in New York City. the victim of burglary and criminal 18, of West Windsor was charged Walter Silcox said she concealed ficer Frank Bal said he stopped him mischief sometime between 10:12 DWI Arrests. Tarum Pandhi, August 22 with obstructing the ad- $46 worth of merchandise in her on Reed Drive South for a motor a.m. on August 7 and 12:36 p.m. on 32, of Iselin was charged August ministration of law. Officer Robert handbag and tried to leave without vehicle violation and found he was August 9. Officer Kenneth Beatty 23 with driving while intoxicated. Fow said he stopped the car on paying. driving while intoxicated while un- said someone ransacked the home Officer Arthur Gant said he Reed Drive South during a DUI Antiquan Baines, 22, of Trenton der the legal age. while the residents were on vaca- stopped him on Route 1 north for stop. He said while he was investi- was charged August 16 with Vitaly Azbel, 79, of tion, leaving behind opened cabi- failing to maintain his lane and gating a passenger who smelled shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Officer Lawrenceville was charged Au- nets and drawers throughout the found he was intoxicated. He was like alcohol, Daniels obstructed the Christopher Van Ness said he con- gust 22 with driving while intoxi- house, as well as scattered house- also charged with reckless driving investigation. cealed $94.80 worth of merchan- cated. Lieutenant Carl Walsh said hold items on the floor. Beatty dis- and failure to maintain a lane. dise and attempted to leave the he stopped Azbel on Route 1 North covered the crime while conduct- Shoplifting. A 15-year-old fe- Allyson A. Hroblak, 38, of male from Lawrenceville was store without paying. and Meadow Road for driving the ing a vacant house check. The ex- wrong way on the road. Azbel was tent of the theft has yet to be deter- Westfield was charged August 19 charged August 21 with shoplift- Drug Arrests. Benjamin Fox, with driving while intoxicated. ing at Wal-Mart. Officer William 21, of Elizabeth, IN, was charged also charged with reckless driving mined due to the family being un- and driving the wrong way on a available, he said. Corporal John Bresnen said he Jones said she concealed $85 worth August 15 with possession of mar- stopped her for driving through of DVDs in a bag and tried to leave ijuana under 50 grams. Officer one-way street. Criminal Mischief. A resident Morris Davison Park after hours, the store without paying. Christopher Van Ness said police Zenon Espinoza was charged Au- of Tamarron Drive was the victim after having first traveled slowly A 17-year-old Ewing resident responded to Winterberry Way for gust 23 with driving while intoxicat- of criminal mischief sometime be- on Plainsboro Road. He said she was charged August 20 with a noise complaint with an odor of ed on Alexander Road at University tween August 17 and 18. Officer quickly turned into the park, got shoplifting at Marshall’s. Officer marijuana. Van Ness said officers Way. Officer Michael McMahon Martin McElrath said someone out of the car and began walking to Frank Sabatino said she concealed arrived and found a loud party in said he a juvenile passenger in Es- smashed the window of the resi- the rear of the vehicle and around $186 worth of clothing in her hand- progress. They found marijuana in- pinoza’s vehicle was not wearing a dent’s car, parked in the area of to the passenger side. He said he bag and tried to leave the store . side the house, which was deter- seatbelt and stopped the car. While building 82. found she was intoxicated. She was mined to belong to Fox, Van Ness he was interviewing Espinoza, he Someone spray-painted the let- also charged with reckless driving, Madelin Olmeda, 34, of Trenton said. said he found he was intoxicated. He failure to exhibit registration, and was charged August 23 with ters “TM,” along with several dots Daniel Neumann, 20, of West also was charged with reckless dri- having a vehicle in the park after shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Officer surrounding it, onto the side of a Windsor was charged August 16 ving, unlicensed driving, not wear- dark. William Jones said Olmeda tried to garbage can between August 16 with possession of marijuana un- ing a seatbelt, having an unre- and 17. Officer Martin McElrath leave the store without paying for strained child under eight years old, $105 worth of food items. der 50 grams. Officer Frank said a park ranger discovered the Sabatino said he was investigating and driving while intoxicated with a West Windsor minors passenger. graffiti. urglary/Theft. A West Wind- Sherrie Reid, 22, of Trenton was a suspicious vehicle on Mather Av- A resident of Hickory Court was Bsor resident was the victim of charged August 23 with shoplift- enue when he found Neumann, Roxane Rizzo, 27, of Mor- the victim of criminal mischief be- theft between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ing at Wal-Mart. Officer Walter who was in the vehicle, with mari- risville, PA was charged August 17 tween August 12 and 13. Officer August 21 at Princeton Junction Silcox said she concealed $68 juana. with driving while intoxicated. Of- Arthur Gant said someone kicked train station near the taxi stand. Of- worth of merchandise and tried to ficer William Jones said he stopped leave the store without paying. Toni Stephens, 20, of Plains- dents into the side doors of the vic- ficer David Jelinski said someone boro was charged August 12 with her on Route 1 south at Nassau tim’s car, parked along the road- cut a chain lock and stole the vic- Jessica Marie Gates, 28, of possession of drug paraphernalia. Park Boulevard for speeding and way, causing damage to both pas- tim’s $100 26-inch Ladies Power Trenton was charged August 19 Officer Christopher Van Ness said talking on a cell phone while dri- senger side doors. Climber 18-speed bicycle. with shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Offi- Stephens was a passenger in a vehi- ving and found that she was intoxi- cated. She was also charged with Identity Theft/Credit Card A Princeton resident was the cer Chris Van Ness said she con- cle that was stopped for a motor ve- cealed four DVDs, worth a total hicle violation. He said he found reckless driving, cell phone use, Fraud. A resident of Plainsboro victim of theft sometime between 8 and speeding. was the victim of identity theft on a.m. and 6 p.m. on August 19 at the $79.84, and tried to leave the store her in possession of drug parapher- July 20. Officer Richard Colucci Princeton Junction train station. without paying. nalia. Domingo Hernandez was said the victim reported to police Officer Frank Sabatino said some- Leon L. Batts, 37, of Hamilton, DWI. A 17-year-old female res- charged August 12 with driving that someone had made several one stole the victim’s blue and gray and Sean L. Idlet, 38, of Trenton ident of Plainsboro was charged while intoxicated. Officer Brian unauthorized charges on her Schwinn bicycle, which was were charged August 18 with August 22 with driving while in- Geraghty said he stopped him on checking account Visa/ATM card, locked to a bicycle rack. shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Officer toxicated. Officer Nathan Cuomo Route 1 north at Meadow Road for worth a total $417.59 Justin Insalaco said they concealed said he stopped her on North Post a motor vehicle violation and A West Windsor resident was found he was intoxicated and that A resident of Ravens Crest Dri- the victim of theft sometime be- numerous items, worth a total Road for a violation and found her $266, and tried to leave the store to be driving while intoxicated he had an outstanding arrest war- ve was the victim of theft and cred- tween 4 p.m. on August 17 and rant for a previous reckless driving it card fraud on July 10, the victim 9:15 a.m. on August 18 on Winter- without paying. Idelt was sent to while under the legal age. Trenton Police on an outstanding charge. He was also charged with reported to police on August 15. berry Way. Officer Melissa Nagy reckless driving. said someone stole cash, sunglass- warrant.

Lectures artists’ network. E-mail Eileen@theken- 987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Discussion SEPTEMBER 9 nedyfactor.com for more information. 6 p.m. group for grandparents of interfaith couples. Meeting, Princeton Photography Club, Explore ways to share cultural and religious Johnson Education Center, D&R Greenway Dancing identities. Register. Free. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Continued from preceding page Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Prince- ton, 732-422-3676. “Images You Took This Summer Night Swing, Forrestal Village, History Art Exhibition and Sale Summer,” the first meeting of the season, College Road West and Route 1 South, opens with a show and tell featuring jpg im- Plainsboro, 609-799-7400. www.princeton- Public Tour, Cottage Club, 51 Prospect Av- Princeton Area Community Foundation, forrestalvillage.com. Ray Rodriguez y enue, Princeton, 609-921-6137. www.- 15 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, 609-219- ages, no prints. Call or visit website for infor- mation. 7:30 p.m. Swing Sambroso and Art Baron and the princeton.edu/~cotclub. Tours of the Geor- 1800. Exhibition and sale featuring works of Duke’s Men. Dance lessons, 7 to 8 p.m.; gian Revival clubhouse built in 1906. Past Princeton artist Thomas George including For Seniors open dance at 8 p.m. Behind Salt Creek members include James Forrestal ‘15, brush and ink drawings, abstract oil paint- Grille. 7 p.m. F.Scott Fitzgerald ‘17, Jose Ferrer ‘35, Gov- ings, watercolors, and the last remaining Aging in Place, Jewish Family and Chil- Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango, ernor Brendan T. Byrne ‘49, Senators William pastels of the Institute Pond series. Through dren’s Service of Greater Mercer County, W. Bradley ‘65, and William Frist ‘74, John Thursday, December 31. 9 a.m. Meadow Lakes, 300 Meadow Lakes, East Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Dri- ve, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.- McPhee ‘53, and A. Scott Berg ‘71. The club Windsor, 609-987-8100. www.jfcsonline.- is in the New Jersey and National registers of Dancing org. “Floral Displays to Brighten Your Day” com. Beginner and intermediate classes fol- lowed by guided practice. $10. 8 p.m. historic places. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Multicultural Dance, Web of Compassion, presented by Karen Vernon-Stewart, Petal Albert Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Pushers. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. Food & Dining For Parents Princeton, 609-497-4598. www.webofcom- Kosher Cafe East, Jewish Family and Wine:Three Ways, Elements, 163 Bayard Parenting Your Teen, Windsor Holistic passion.org. Salsa, flamenco, tango, Afro Children’s Service, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Health, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 435, Cuban, Israel dancing. Music by Funkolo- Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609- Lane, Princeton, 609-924-0078. www.- elementsprinceton.com. Matt Buoncristiani Plainsboro, 609-716-8700. www.windsor- gist. Donations invited to support relief ef- 987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Hot Kosher holistichealth.com. “Nine Keys,” a workshop forts for community, national, and interna- meal for ages 60 and up. Discussion of the from Napa Valley presents a cocktail mingle and presentation from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., to restore communication and respect in the tional charities. 4 to 9 p.m. race for New Jersey governor presented by home. Register. $45. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Ben Dworkin, director of the Rebovich Insti- $49; a six-course tasting menu with wine Dance Party, American Ballroom, 569 pairing from 6:30 to 9 p.m., $140; and a five- Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-931-0149. tute for New Jersey Politics at Rider Univer- Lectures sity. Register. $5. 12:30 p.m. wine flight, $70. Reservations suggestions. For newcomers. $10. 7 to 9 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Engaged Retirement, Princeton Senior History Open House, The Grape Escape, 12 Stults Resource Center, Princeton Public Library, Road, Dayton, 609-409-9463. www.the- 609-924-7108. “Legal Issues in Retirement” Public Tour, Cottage Club, 51 Prospect Av- Thursday grapeescape.net. Food from Ruth’s Chris presented by William Iseli, Archer & Greiner enue, Princeton, 609-921-6137. www.- Steakhouse and wine tasting. Music by Alter Attorney at Law. 7 a.m. princeton.edu/~cotclub. Tours of the Geor- September 10 Ego. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Membership Luncheon, Princeton Re- gian Revival clubhouse built in 1906. Past gional Chamber, Marriott, College Road, members include James Forrestal ‘15, F. Gardens Plainsboro, 609-924-1776. www.princeton- Scott Fitzgerald ‘17, Jose Ferrer ‘35, Gover- Master Gardener Program, Middlesex chamber.org. “Success Strategies: How to nor Brendan T. Byrne ‘49, Senators William Film Get Where You Want to Go in Life” present- W. Bradley ‘65, and William Frist ‘74, John Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon County Agricultural Extension, Earth Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Ri- ed by Bill Boggs, television personality and McPhee ‘53, and A. Scott Berg ‘71. The club Street, 609-924-8822. www.princeton- author of “Got What It Takes? Successful is in the New Jersey and National registers library.org. Screening of “The Other Boleyn va Avenue, South Brunswick, 732-398- 5262. Orientation. Register. 6:30 p.m. People Reveal How They Made It to the of historic places. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Girl.” Free. 7 p.m. Top.” Booksinging follows the talk. Register. For Families Art Health & Wellness $50. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mr. Ray, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Artists’ Network, Lawrenceville Main Walking on Eggshells, Jewish Family and Live Music Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. CD Street, 17 Phillips Avenue, Lawrenceville. Children’s Services of Greater Mercer County, Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph release party for “Welcome to the Music www.LawrencevilleMainStreet.com. Meet- Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Room.” 4:30 p.m. ing for group in the initial stages of forming an Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609- AUGUST 28, 2009 THE NEWS 35 WW-P News Classifieds

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