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WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters: WW Arts Council Clarifies Budget Facts 2 & PLAINSBORO What Happens To Money Earmarked For PIACS? 12 From Bugle Boy To Jazz Trumpeter 23 Police Reports 34 Classifieds 35 Issue Date: July 23 No issue on Friday, August 6. Next issue: Friday, August 13. VISIT WWPINFO.COM OR FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER NEWS FOR TIMELY NEWS UPDATES DURING OUR MIDSUMMER BREAK PIACS Shut Down Until At Least September, 2011 by Cara Latham much they can do. They’re just go- ing to try to oppose us at every own but now out. That’s turn.” what officials at the Prince- For the second time in as many Dton International Academy weeks, on July 19 a hearing on PI- Charter School vow after a conflu- ACS’ application for a variance to ence of events shut down their ef- occupy St. Joseph’s Seminary was forts to open this September. cancelled at the last minute by the The last and final blow this year Plainsboro Zoning Board. was PIACS’ failure to obtain an ex- This time it was by request of tension from the state to buy time the charter school itself, as a result to get zoning of the state De- approval from partment of Ed- Plainsboro ‘They know that we’re ucation’s denial Township to of a request for move into St. coming, and they know an extension to a Joseph’s Semi- there’s not much they July 15 deadline nary. to obtain a cer- But a Sep- can do. They’re just go- ing to try to oppose us tificate of occu- Little League and Little League All-Stars: From left to right, Kevin Mur- tember, 2011, pancy (CO) for Babe Ruth Success phy, of the West Windsor 12s; Rachel Goldner, of West opening may at every turn,’says the Mapleton not be easy, PIACS co-founder Road seminary. Windsor’s softball 12s; and Danny Woodhull, of the and PIACS’ t’s been a great summer for base- PIACS missed Cranbury-Plainsboro 12s. foes — includ- Parker Block. ball in West Windsor, as two of the original I ing the West its Little League teams — 12-year- deadline due to Windsor- old and 10-year-old All Stars — as the postponement of the originally nal on July 10 and subsequently de- Woods on July 21, the team Plainsboro School District — well as the WW-P Babe Ruth 13- scheduled Zoning Board hearing feated Nottingham in the title game avenged the loss, winning 8-1, and seem just as determined to see that year-olds, have claimed their re- due to a technicality on July 7. on July 15. Against Robbinsville, sending it to face Colts Neck in the the charter school never serves any spective district titles this season. The CO was the last step in the C.J. Markisz, Michael Radey, and tournament semi-final on Thurs- students. For the West Windsor 12s, the final approval for the charter Patrick Tso were key for leading a day, July 22. George Revock led “The disappointment of not get- third time’s a charm. After having school to open in September. How- two-run rally in the sixth inning. the team by keeping runners off ting the extension and the disap- made it to the title game as both 10s ever, the DOE did give the charter The team advanced to the New base until the third inning, when pointment of all the basic tricks and 11s, but coming up just short, school an entire year to find a facil- Jersey Section 3 Tournament, but Patrick Tso came in for the relief. that the school district officials this year, the team took home the ity and obtain a CO — without struggled against Sayre Woods, Drew Panson had a pair of doubles have been pulling is behind us,” championship against Nottingham having to repeat the process of re- falling 7-1, on July 18 to be sent to in the game. said Parker Block, PIACS on July 15. Even better, they are applying for its charter at the state the loser’s bracket. Once there, The West Windsor 10-year-old spokesman and co-founder. “We still alive in the Section 3 Tourna- level. PIACS officials hope to however, the team defeated Man- baseball team has also claimed its know that there are going to be ment, despite a small hiccup. open in September, 2011. asquan-Brielle, 7-1, to stay alive in respective District 12 title. more obstacles they throw in our The team first defeated Rob- the tournament.. way. They know that we’re com- binsville in the winners bracket fi- Continued on page 12 In their rematch against Sayre Continued on page 17 ing, and they know there’s not DAY-BY-DAY INPLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR For more event listings visit www.- ater, 609-258-7062. www.- Witherspoon Street, Princeton, wwpinfo.com. For timely updates, princetonsummertheater.org. 609-945-1883. www.central- follow wwpinfo on Twitter and George Bernard Shaw classic. jerseydance.org. California mix Facebook. $16. 8 p.m. dance. No partner needed. Sur- face is smooth stone. Free. 7 to 10 Film p.m. Artist Visions Film Festival, Lam- Karaoke Dance, American Le- Friday bertville Public Library, Lambert- gion Post 401, 148 Major Road, ville, 609-397-0275. Rock poster Monmouth Junction, 732-329- July 23 art show in library’s lobby. Photo 9861. Cake to celebrate birthdays. tour presented by Anthony Flamio Free. 8:30 p.m. to explore and photograph the Battle of the Bands town at dawn, 6:30 to 9 a.m., $30. Classical Music “Photographic Monograph” exhibi- Westminster Chamber Choir and Jersey Shows, Starland Ballroom, tion at Panoply Books. Student 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Choral Festival Chorus, West- Film Festival at the library, 3 p.m. minster Choir College, Richard- Madcats & Beehives, a band Short films by area filmmakers, based in West Windsor and son Auditorium, Princeton Univer- 8:30 p.m. “The Bugs of Black- sity, 609-258-9220. www.rider.- Plainsboro, performs in the semi- wood” by Andrew Piccirillo at Lam- finals. $12. 5:30 p.m. edu/arts. Mozart Requiem and bertville Station parking lot, 7:15 Lang’s Little Match Girl Passion Drama p.m. Screening of “The Iron Giant” with the Westminster Festival Or- in the parking lot at 8:45 p.m., $15. chestra. Soloists include Rochelle Cliffhanger, Off-Broadstreet 3 p.m. Ellis, soprano; Scott McCoy, Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- tenor; and Mark Moliterno, bass. enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Art Joe Miller conducts. $15. 7:30 www.off-broadstreet.com. Sus- Art Exhibit, Thomas Sweet Ice p.m. penseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50. Cream, 1330 Route 206, Skill- 7 p.m. Faust, Opera New Jersey, Mc- man, 609-430-2828. “Beautiful Carter Theater, 609-258-2787. Plaza Suite, Kelsey Theater, Mer- New Jersey” by Darlene and John www.opera-nj.org. Gounod’s sto- cer County Community College, Prestbo. He is a writer/editor with ry directed by Trevore Ross. In 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570- works in pastels and oils. She is a French with supertitles. New Jer- 3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. clinical social worker and photog- New Music: Dan Sufalko of Plainsboro performs sey Symphony Chamber Orches- original songs from his new CD, ‘Goodbye Blue Sky,’ Neil Simon’s comedy presented rapher. On view to July 31. 1 p.m. tra conducted by Mark Flint. $35 to by the Yardley Players. $14. 8 $110. 8 p.m. at Triumph, July 29; Grovers Mill Coffee House, July p.m. Dancing 31; and BT Bistro, August 6. For other appearances Misalliance, Princeton Summer Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey visit www.dansufalko.com. Theater, Hamilton Murray The- Dance Society, Hinds Plaza, Continued on page 22 2 THE NEWS JULY 23, 2010 JoanJoan Eisenberg Eisenberg Office:RE/MAXJoan 609-951-8600Joan Greater Eisenberg Eisenberg Princeton x110 Office:RE/MAXMobile:609-306-1999Princeton 609-951-8600 ForrestalGreater Village Princeton x110 Mobile:[email protected]:Princeton 609-951-8600 Forrestal x 110Village www.JoanSells.comMobile:609-306-1999 Views & Opinions [email protected]: 609-951-8600 x 110 Jeremax@aol com www.JoanSells.comMobile:609-306-1999 [email protected] To the Editor: spend the money to bring it up to Owner/Sales code. In fact, the Arts Council only Associate VILLAGEVillage G GRANDErande V VALUESalues WWArts Council came into being as a result of a Mayor’s Task Force to find a good These Wonderful Homes are Located in West Windsor in the Village Grande Active Clarifies Budget Facts Adult Community. The Exceptional Clubhouse Includes Indoor and Outdoor Pools, use for the building. Tennis, Recreation Rooms, Exercise Rooms, and Social Rooms. The Community is Close to Major Roads, Shopping & Commuter Train. or the record, I would like to 6. As per a lease agreement be- Fclarify some facts about the ing negotiated, WWAC will pay Richard K. Rein West Windsor Arts Council that rent to the township for use of the Editor and Publisher West Windsor: 3BR, 3BA + building. Loft. Vltd LR & DR. Eat-in had been erroneously stated by a Cara Latham Kitchen w/island with break- previous letter writer (The News, 7. West Windsor will benefit News Editor fast bar, sunny breakfast July 9). area w/slider to deck. FR from the building in many ways. Lynn Miller adjacent to Kitchen. 1st Flr 1. WWAC is a 501(c)3 organi- Its programs will serve all ages and MBR w/2 walk-in closets, Community News Editor zation and raises its money through abilities.