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November 22, 2013 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Peony Pavilion’s Lisa Shao, page 13; Councilman Kamal Khanna, 14; South Coach Mika Ryan, 18. RIVALRY GAME: NORTH 47, SOUTH 22 School Plans Days for Diwali And for Chinese New Year by Sue Roy tion. Accordingly, the board will North’s Juwan Harrison need to appoint a replacement, scores over South’s he November 12 West who will serve at least until the Cameron George. Windsor-Plainsboro Board next election in November, 2014. More football, page 19. Tof Education meeting began See box, page 16, for details on the on a sad note: President Hemant Photos by Dick Druckman appointment and election process. Marathe announced that fellow Another emotional topic was board member Yibao Xu, from discussed at the board meeting: Plainsboro, had died on November whether or not to designate Chi- 7 (see obituary, page 11). Both nese New Year and Diwali as pro- Marathe and Superintendent Da- fessional development days vid Aderhold (meaning that praised Xu for students would his service on Starting next fall, WW- have the days off the board and P students will get days but teachers and his commit- staff would not) ment to the off for Diwali and for during the 2014- district and its Chinese New Year. ’15 and 2015-’16 students. district academic “Yibao didn’t calendars. After speak much, but when he did, he much discussion the adoption of was concise and perceptive. He left the calendars passed, 5 to 2. a positive mark on everyone on the That means that students will board,” Marathe said. receive a day off for Diwali on Xu’s death left a vacancy on the board just two days after the elec- Continued on page 15 Marathe’s Continuing Issues by Sue Roy ment at the Howard Hughes/Amer- ican Cyanamid property, Marathe ver a cup of chai latte at the notes, “that is an important issue as Grover’s Mill coffee shop well, but the three I mentioned are Oin Southfield Center, the ones I made a firm commitment Hemant Marathe is not running but on, and I will fulfill that commit- sitting — and reflecting on his fu- ment. I think, going forward, the ture plans, which for the first time Mayor and the Council should do in 13 years will not involve regu- the same thing — choose a few larly scheduled public meetings. high-priority projects, and get South Runners Dominate at States Marathe, the outgoing president of them done before planning others.” the West Windsor-Plainsboro Marathe concedes that the new he Pirates are the teams to the top finisher for the girls, plac- by Samantha Sciarrotta school board, narrowly lost his bid make-up of the Council may ini- beat heading into this week- ing second in 18:44. Christina Ran- to unseat Shing-Fu Hsueh as West tially result in some challenges to end’s Meet of Champions at can followed in third place, and Windsor’s mayor. getting things done. “My recom- T “I am glad I had the opportunity Holmdel Park. Edlyn Gulama was 10th. Alex Hes- came in 25th overall in 16:55. mendation to Mayor Hsueh is that The South girls’ cross country terberg and Penny Luan took 14th Manolya Altan’s time of 19:55 was to run,” says Marathe. “I met a lot he should start with projects that he team is ranked No. 1 in the state and 20th, respectively, to round out good for 22nd place and helped the of nice people, made a lot of knows he can get approved, focus following commanding victories at the scoring. North girls come in ninth. friends, and learned a lot about our on those, and get them done. It will the Group IV Central sectional on Despite graduating five of the The South boys’ and girls’ teams town. And I will stay involved with be a challenge for him, but it gives November 9 and the Group IV state top seven runners from the 2012 advanced to the Group IV champi- the town. I made promises to peo- him an opportunity as well, be- championship on November 16. state champion team, the South onship on November 16 at Holm- ple that — win or lose — I would cause there will be no expectation The South boys, ranked No. 2 in boys captured their fourth consec- del Park and continued their domi- work on three important issues, to that they will side with him. He the state behind the private Chris- utive sectional championship. The nance. The girls captured their make sure they stay on the town- should rethink his approach, and tian Brothers Academy, matched Pirates scored 42 points behind a first-ever state title. Rancan fin- ship’s radar: sidewalks for Cran- focus on those things that can get the girls’ success with wins at the 2-3-4 finish by Tom Vinci, Karn ished third overall, followed by bury Road; the situation with the done.” sectional and group meets. Setya, and Nikhil Pulimood. Tim Casey in 11th, Gulama in 14th, Acme Woods development; and “If the council members ask for In the sectional meet at Mon- Bason finished 11th and Nick Ma- Luan in 26th, and Hesterberg in the lack of sewers on South Post my advice, it will be similar,” roe’s Thompson Park the Pirate her finished 22nd to complete the 33rd. Alli Bacher and Alexandra Road, because currently they do Marathe says. “Get recommenda- girls placed four runners in the top top five. Murray finished in 91st and 113th, not have safe drinking water.” 10 to defeat second-place Hillsbor- The North boys finished in sev- Regarding another campaign is- Continued on page 12 ough, 49 to 88. Deirdre Casey was enth, led by Bryan Howard, who Continued on page 18 sue, that of the potential develop-

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Each O ce Is Independently Owned And Operated. Subject To Errors, Omissions, Prior Sale Or Withdrawal Without Notice. Sotheby’s Auction House ne art used with permission. 4 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2013 CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN • Certified Relocation Specialist • NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1993 Suburban Mom Gold Level 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 • Solid Reputation and Proven Track Record s the world marks the 50th by Euna Kwon Brossman It may have been that hotel staff anniversary of a president’s and everyone else thought that I sis. But she had turned down mul- assassination, I remember was a lowly hotel worker; after all, Knowledge, Experience, Dedication A tiple written pleas for a sit-down, the day I met his widow, Jacqueline in my plain Chinese-style clothes set me apart from other realtors so in a last-ditch effort to win that Bouvier Kennedy. In 1982 she was and makeup-less face, I probably exclusive, Vickie sent me to track known around the world as Jackie looked like any other employee. So down the elusive Jackie O. and use O — “O” for Onassis, the Greek no one stopped me when I walked my youthful earnestness to get her shipping magnate who had married into the hotel and scoured the lobby to say yes. It was like sending a her and then widowed her a second and restaurant, determined to find child into the lion’s den to beard the time. my prey and score that interview lion. But what did I know? I was 22 She could have swatted me away for my boss. And then there she and unfazed by the challenge. GREAT NEW PRICE! like some bothersome fly, but what was, sitting and sipping tea and The thought that strikes me to- I remember most about my brief chatting, in the lobby restaurant day, more than 30 years later, is the encounter with a living legend was just like any mere mortal might do. how gracious she was, and how I took a deep breath and then kind she was to a young person. At I will always remember walked right up to her. At that point the time, I was working as a string- I did notice two large men in dark er for the Associated Press in Chi- the warmth exuded by suits appearing from the corners to na. Jackie O was coming to Beijing Jacqueline Kennedy accost me, but Mrs. O. waved them with her friend I.M. Pei, the great Onassis in my brief en- off and let me approach. architect who had designed the counter with her. I remember being struck by how West Windsor 6 Acre Farmette: $1.2M. 4,185 sq. . of home with tree farm. John F. Kennedy Library in Bos- warm she was and how relatively ton, who had already designed Bei- small in relation to the image I had Lana Chan, (Office) 609-799-2022 x 171 same thought that enters my mind jing’s Fragrant Hills Hotel, and was carried around in my head. There is (cell) 609-915-2581 when I watch the film from that back to explore more opportunities a tendency to imagine celebrities as email: [email protected] fateful day in Dallas: how little se- and play tourist in the country of literally larger than life. The cam- 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., curity existed and how easy the ac- Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 his ancestors. eras may magnify them on televi- cess. Mrs. Onassis was staying at My boss, Victoria Graham, who sion and in the magazines, but they the Beijing Hotel, practically the had opened the AP’s Beijing bu- are really just like the rest of us. only game in town back then and reau, was ambitious and eager to She listened seriously to me as I the place where anyone who was score an interview with Mrs. Onas- pleaded my case, how I was work- anyone stayed. ing for the AP, how my boss and I had admired her for years, and how amazingly wonderful it would be if ® she would grant us just a few min- My REALTOR® ? utes of her time to tell the world the My REALTOR ? story of her visit to China. Maybe it was because she had Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, two children close to my age; Caro- Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate, line a couple of years older, John, a couple of months younger. Maybe of course. she was impressed at my courage; of course. perhaps she was amused that I had managed to sneak past security and her entourage. Ultimately she turned down my request for an interview, but it was one of the kind- est letdowns I had ever been given. I remember that she did give me her full attention and serious consider- ation and for that, I was grateful. A little more than a decade after our Beijing encounter, when she Robbinsville $269,900 Cranbury $1,390,000 Hamilton $459,900 died of cancer at the heartbreak- Town Center Premium Location & corner end unit! This stunning Stately brick front coventry model has cul-de-sac location This handsome brick front home has a great location! In 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo features hardwood floors, & over 6,000 SF of upgrades. Open & Airy. pristine condition, with hardwood floors into dining room, kitchen ingly young age of 64, I mourned upgraded kitchen and baths & lots of light and space. Kitchen fea- & great room. 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Eva Petruzziello, CRS, ALHS, SRES resident John F. Kennedy (JFK) out and our hope for peace was dis- war and civil rights movement, A name you can TRUST tT Pwas killed 50 years ago. It re- charged by George Hickey in the strongly suggest that there’s more mains as crystal clear as the sunny, secret service car directly behind to this dark chapter than a lone gun-  A Proven Track Record of More than 27 Years   Solid Reputation of Service and Dedication  bright fall day it was a half-century JFK. A ballistics expert compel- man or even the possibility of an  A Professional Who Cares and Listens  ago. Who can forget living through lingly tied all the buried evidence inept and deadly secret service  Home Stager  that bloody past? I just joined the (caliber of entry wound in skull, rookie. All three victims, JFK, Middlesex County Planning Board brain tissue from exploding bullet, RFK, and MLK, were against mili- Results you can count on! staff. 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And mysteries still threat posed by a military-industri- RADHA CHEERATH LBJ escalated Vietnam, resulting surround Hickey and Oswald. al culture, now including the NRA. BROKER ASSOCIATE in more than 55,000 American ser- Were they acting in tandem? Under Moreover, in the face of Tea Party vicemen killed while U.S. arms whose directions and why? recklessness, congressional paral- “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” dealers raked in obscene profits! Subsequent assassinations of ysis, and bureaucratic ineptitude, • Mercer County Top Producers Association 2001-2012 After 50 years of JFK’s death JFK’s brother, Robert F. Kennedy JFK’s example and call for prudent • Mercer County Circle of Excellence Award Gold 2012 that included vice presidential, (RFK), a presidential peace candi- peace policies and selfless public Email: [email protected] CIA, FBI, mafia, Cuba, and Rus- date who challenged LBJ over service echoes. 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Education for many years. Geevers Thanks My proposal was always for Letters & Opinions high school grades 9-12. Grades Voters Continued from page 2 56 Joann Court, South Brunswick. NORTH- 4 Moro, Hamilton. is charming 3 bed- 9-11 would be 10 hours per school EAST FACING DIRECTION. e kitchen is beau- room Colonial home is located in Hamilton. year; grade 12 would be 20 hours tiful with granite countertops, tile backsplash, and e kitchen boasts a tile backsplash, ceiling wish to extend my sincere thanks stainless steel appliances. Family room is equipped fan/light, and breakfast area. Also found are a per year. This program eclipses my to the residents of West Windsor with a wood burning replace as well as sliding formal dining area as well as a raised living room Editor’s Note: I doors to the deck, which looks out on the com- which lets in an abundance of natural light. e expectations. for re-electing me to a third term on mon playground. Down a couple of steps is the family room is equipped with a replace; hard- living room with a large window. Second oor wood oors are characteristic of much of this omments made on wwpinfo. Many of our students are already the Township Council. A special master bedroom boasts a full bath with Jacuzzi, home. Upstairs there are three bedrooms; the mas- com following the election in- performing within the community, thank you goes to all those who skylight, and stall shower. ere are two additional ter and two other bedrooms. $332,000. C bedrooms that share a hall bath. Full, unnished dicated that most voters had stud- but this fair affords opportunities contributed in so many different basement with a walk-in cedar closet as well as a separate room for laundry; great for extra storage. ied the sample ballots or knew the for those students who are not ac- ways and who volunteered count- $359,999. tively engaged. SOLD names of those for whom they in- less hours of hard work on the Time tended to vote. As one commenter Who monitors this? The guid- for Change campaign. noted: “I think that most people ance counselors. This will make it My congratulations to Mayor We will take out the open house for Lawrenceville 52 Fountayne were aware of the ballot issue. We much easier for writing those col- Shing-Fu Hsueh on his re-election are an educated town and have a lege application recommendations to a fourth term, along with Coun- 6 Hickory Court, West Windsor. Beautiful Le Parc in a win-win65 Kingsland program. Circle – cil-Elect Peter Mendonez, who will 1 Colonial situated on a cul-de-sac street. Brick high literacy rate. Most people just Front, 2 Story foyer, large library, dining room and love to complain.” Community service was never bring new energy and ideas to fu- RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE beautiful step down living room both with Brazil- ian teak ooring. Hugh eat in kitchen with granite A few, however, did admit to designed to be mandatory or puni- ture discussions. I am looking for- counters, newer stainless steel appliances, tile back tive. Prior to high school gradua- ward to everyone working collab- 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. splash, beautiful Anderson windows by the kitchen confusion. Wrote one reader: sink. Master bedroom suite showcases another “I (and my husband) voted by tion, all WW-P students should un- oratively to serve our community. Princeton Jct., NJ room which can be used as a nursery, oce, ex- ercise room. Large master bath with soaking tub, line in the recent election; there- derstand how their schools and We have lots of complex issues to 609-799-8181 shower, walk in closet & skylight. Fantastic backyard with large deck & brick patio. $757,000 fore, we helped to elect two people municipal governments operate. deal with in the coming year, and I unintentionally.” This program will assist these goals encourage all of you to participate Another said, “I was totally con- and chart a template for civic rein the public meetings. fused by the ballot. I had focused sponsibility and active participa- Your continued support is deep- on the mayoral candidate’s name tion. ly appreciated, and together we but not his running mates’ names. Pete Weale will endeavor to make West Wind- When I cast my vote, I voted by the Penns Neck sor an even better place to live, column, thinking that the members work, and thrive. of a team are listed in the same col- Republicans Laud Linda Geevers umn. I accidently voted for the in- West Windsor Township Council correct council member candi- Geevers, Mendonez Hawthorne Drive dates.” he chair of the West Windsor Congratulations Volunteers TRepublican committee issued the following statement: to Ho and Powell Rebecca Rogers Commended On behalf of the West Windsor Sales Associate Republican Committee I wish to ongratulations to Scott Powell write in support of the tremen- congratulate Republicans Linda Cand Louisa Ho from West • Graduate Realtor Institute I dous job done by Dawn O’Brien Geevers and Peter Mendonez on Windsor, and Yu Taylor Zhong and her team of volunteers at last their election to the West Windsor from Plainsboro on being elected • Accredited Buyer Representative Wednesday’s PTSA Volunteer Fair. Township Council. Both Peter and to the Board of Education. • Certified Residential Specialist Held on the evening of November Linda spent countless hours talking While I did not win the election, 13 at High School North, I under- to residents about community con- I really enjoyed the clean cam- stand there were many students in cerns. As a result, I know that paign. The trust and support from ® attendance from High School Councilmembers Geevers and so many of you and the experience South as well as both middle Mendonez will work collabora- gained and lessons learned are schools. tively with the full council and priceless and more valuable than OF PRINCETON I salute Ms. O’Brien’s success in mayor for the benefit of all West the results. Now that I have decided the Volunteer Fair’s second year. Windsor residents. to serve our great school district, I 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 Including middle school students is Christine V. Bator, Chair will be more involved the district’s a wonderful addition for starting an West Windsor Republican tasks from the outside in the com- earlier tradition of giving back to Committee ing year, and I will likely run for Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 the community. She and others NJ Republican State school board again next year. www.rebeccarogers.com were able to accomplish what I had Committeewoman Yingchao Zhang proposed to the WW-P Board of NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 7

I WOULD LIKE TO congratulate Louisa Ho, Since its inception in 2008 this non-par- Scott Powell, and Yu “Taylor” Zhong for tisan group of volunteers has collected do- winning the WW-P School Board elections. nations at area markets. The fresh produce As a candidate for the school board from and canned goods are then used to restock West Windsor, I knocked on more than the food pantries operated by the Crisis 2,000 doors and covered West Windsor Ministry of Mercer County. from Village Grande to the Canal Pointe The pantries, located in Trenton and THE BECKER NOSE communities and from the Cranbury Road Princeton, provide free food each month for homes to the Windsor Ponds townhomes. more than 3,000 low-income individuals, AND SINUS CENTER During this journey over the past two including families, children, the elderly, the months, I had the pleasure of meeting more disabled, and veterans. A good portion of than 1,000 West Windsor residents ranging those who come to the Crisis Ministry pan- from past school board members from the tries are on food stamps, a federal program NowNow with offices in Central in Princeton andNew Ham ilJersey!ton/Robbinsville! 1960s to the 1990s, past and present teach- that provides up to $4 a day per person, and ers and superintendents, parents with spe- which, by the way, cannot be used for dia- TheThe Becker Becker Nose Nose & Sinus& Sinus Center Center – headed – headed by byrenowned cial-needs kids, seniors whose kids had pers, paper goods, or even toothpaste. No sinusrenowned experts sinus Dr Samuel experts Becker Dr. Samuel and Dr. Becker Daniel and Becker – has gone through WW-P schools, and some wonder many of our fellow residents face successfully treated thousands of New Jersey residents. The whose grandkids are currently enrolled in food insecurity each and every day. Dr. Daniel Becker – has successfully treated thousands WW-P Schools, and many more who gave Yes We CAN! Food Drives helps to fill Beckerof New Nose Jersey & Sinus residents.The Center is Beckercurrently Nose accepting & Sinus patientsCenter me suggestions on how to make the schools that void. Our volunteers have collected 90 atis its now Princeton accepting and patients Hamilton/Robbinsville at its new Princeton locations! location! even better. tons of food this year alone, which trans- All in all it has been a great learning ex- lates to 10 percent of all the food distributed perience for me, and I thank all of you who by the Crisis Ministry. We collect the food Call if you suffer from opened the door and took the time to speak on a Saturday, and by Monday, the food is • Sinus infections with me. Also, I would like to thank all the on the pantry shelves. See why I feel such • Nasal obstruction and 2,432 residents who took the time to vote satisfaction from all this? for me and showed your trust in my judg- Yes We CAN!’s primary source of do- congestion ment to represent you and your kids on the nated fresh produce is the West Windsor • Facial pain and headaches school board. Finally, I would like to thank Farmers’ Market. Since the market opened • Snoring Sarah Thomson, Barry Kramer, Suparna for the season this past May, our volunteers • Septal deviation Mahableshawarkar, Ruslan Chilov, David have collected more than 21 tons. Here’s • Polyps Levy, Andy Lupo, Ashish Shah, Andi Sjam- how it works. Visitors to the market buy su, and Eesh Bansal for taking the time to fresh produce from the farmers and donate • Allergy-related concerns write letters of support in the paper and a it at our booth. If they choose to donate BIG shout-out to all others who encour- money, we go around to the farmers and buy We offer medical care, allergy treatments, aged, advised, and campaigned with me. fresh fruits and vegetables directly from and – when necessary – surgical options, Rakesh Kak them. A win-win situation for all. This Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., is along with expert follow-up. the final market day for the 2013 season. Yes We Can Indeed Yes We CAN! volunteers will be collecting fresh produce and canned goods, along with y husband Bill and I have lived in THE BECKER NOSE &SINUS CENTER frozen turkeys. Come out and have fun West Windsor since 1970 and have M while helping others who face a question- 800 Bunn Drive proudly raised our two daughters, Marcy 800 Bunn Drive 1 Union Street, Suite 206 able holiday season. Princeton, NJ 08540 and Deborah, in this wonderful community. Princeton, NJ 08540 Robbinsville, NJ 08691 The market is located near the Princeton During these years, I have been on the local Junction Train Station on Vaughn Drive, off 609/430-9200 609/436-5740 school board and am the founding president Alexander Road. If you’ve never been to www.NoseAndSinus.com of Boheme Opera NJ, but nothing has given www.NoseAndSinus.com the market, you are in for a treat. me greater satisfaction than my involve- ment with Yes We CAN! Food Drives. Fran Engler www.yeswecanfooddrives.org

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Valid FRC 375 High Voltage from Kamen and the mentor is Michael dents in the world to earn every through 11/30/13. Brooklyn, and FRC 375 Robotic Stevens. point possible on this AP examina- NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 11 tion, answering every multiple- Peter Pevac, 93, of West Miff- choice question correctly and earn- lin, Pennsylvania, died November WW School Board Member Xu Dies at 48 ing the maximum scores on each of 6. An Army veteran, he served dur- ibao Xu, 48, of Plainsboro in 2007. the essay questions. ing World War II and received a died November 7 at Robert “I truly understand that educa- “This outstanding accomplish- Bronze Star. Survivors include Y Wood Johnson Hospital in New tion is very important for social ment is likely a direct reflection of daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Brunswick. A member of the West mobilization and the benefit of the top quality education being of- and James Moriarty of Plainsboro. Windsor-Plainsboro school the individual as well as the fam- fered in WW-P,” says Trevor Donations may be made to St. Jude board, he served on the finance ily. I believe elementary, K Parker, senior vice president of AP Children’s Research Hospital, 501 committee and was a Board of through 12 education is very im- and instruction for College Board, St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN Education liaison to Plainsboro’s portant and it has a dramatic im- the organization that administers 38105. Planning Board. Survivors in- pact on later education. In fact, the test. “We applaud Christopher Helen M. Bednar Brennan, 98, clude his wife Yongxian (Delia) K-12 is more important than col- for his hours of hard work and Pe- of Springfield, Pennsylvania, died Yu; and his sons Jonathan Xu and lege. College is something that ter Martin, his AP teacher, for the November 9. Survivors include a Alex Xu Yu. you can go through if you have ability to engage students and en- son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Xu was raised in China’s Ji- time and resources later in life. able them to excel in a college-lev- T. and Diane Brennan of West angxi province. His mother was a But if you don’t get the elemen- in a letter to The News, March 2, el course.” Windsor. Donations may be made homemaker and his father was a tary education right the first time 2012. “Whenever my time and to Our Lady of Perpetual Help miner. He earned a bachelor’s de- around, there’s no going back,” energy allow, I serve my commu- New Garden Church, 2130 Franklin Avenue, gree in mathematics from Shan- he said (The News, March 2, nities.” President of the board of Volunteers from the community Morton, PA 19070; or to the Eternal grao Teachers College and came 2012). directors of a co-op in Queens, he created a new garden to showcase Word Television Network, 5817 to the United States in 1995 to A professor of mathematics at became a trustee of the Walker the history of Wicoff Elementary Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL pursue a PhD in the history of sci- Manhattan Community College, Gordon Farm Homeowners Asso- School in Plainsboro. Michael 35210. ence at City University of New Xu was a member of the Ameri- ciation Board. He was also active Welborn, principal of Wicoff; Harry Durovich Jr., 89, of York. can Mathematical Society, the within the Chinese community. Elissa Pananich, a third grade stu- South River died November 9. Sur- His wife, Delia, a professor of Mathematical Association of Donations may be made to dent; and Scott Scharaldi, branch vivors include a son, John Durov- English literature in China, came America, and the History of Sci- Huaxia Chinese School at Plains- manager for Brickman Group, a ich of West Windsor. to the U.S. in 1998 with their son, ence Society. His newest book, boro, 732-829-6755, E-mail commercial landscaping company, Jonathan. The family settled in “Nine Chapters on the Art of rennanpan@yahoo. com, or visit Nathan Fishman, 95, of Long helped prepare the school garden. Queens. When their son Alex was Mathematics,” was introduced at www. hxpcs. org; or Dr. Yibao Xu Branch died November 10. A vet- The historic plaque reads born, Xu wanted to move the fam- a memorial service on November Memorial Scholarship Fund, con- eran of World War II, he was a grad- “Plainsboro School, the communi- ily to an area that would offer his 16. tact Doris Holz, City University uate of Harvard Law School and a ty’s first four-room schoolhouse, sons better educational opportu- “I have always had a passion of NY, at 212-220-8021 or E-mail lawyer until he was in his eighties. was built and dedicated in 1920. nities. They moved to Plainsboro for community service,” he said [email protected]. Survivors include a son and The school later was renamed John daughter-in-law, Mitchell Fishman Van Buren (J.V.W.) Wicoff School and Lois Rowe of West Windsor. Office Specialties after servicing as Road, Browns Mills 08015. Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, in honor of one of the men who led Donations may be made to Elberon president for 10 years. TN 38105; or to the World Wildlife the effort and who later served as Filomena “Phyllis” Sabella, Library, 168 Lincoln Avenue, El- Survivors include his brother, Fund, 1250 24th Street, N.W., the first mayor of the new town- 74, of Lawrenceville died Novem- beron 07740; or to the FoodBank of Samuel Sawka; his sister and Washington, D.C. 20037. ship, as well as head of the newly ber 11. Born in Brooklyn, New Monmouth and Ocean Counties, brother-in-law, Julie and Robert formed Board of Education.” York, she was a resident of West Mona Lisa Earnest Valles, 78, 3300 Route 66, Neptune 07753. Williams; his son and daughter-in- Windsor until seven years ago. of Dayton, Ohio, died November. Deaths Walter Sawka, 95, of Hamilton law, Wally and Sharon Sawka; his Survivors include her brother Survivors include a daughter, Me- Square died November 11. Born in daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Mary lissa B. Valles-Zak of West Wind- Joane C. Roefs Brown, 77, of Perth Amboy, he served in the and David Lawson; grandchildren; Michelino; her sister, Pauline Ni- sor, N.J.; and grandchildren, Con- Mt. Tremper, New York, died Oc- Coast Guard during World War II. and one great-grandchild. Dona- griello; many nieces and nephews; nor and Nicolas Zak of West Wind- tober 16. Survivors include a He became a chef at Walk Gordon tions may be made to the Assump- her friend, Tricia Hotchkin; and her sor. Donations may be made to the granddaughter, Kristi Flynn of Dairy Farm and settled in Plains- tion of the Virgin Mary Byzantine cats, Shazaam, Sammie, and Jake. Manderson Cancer Center, 809 West Windsor. A memorial will be boro in 1945. Changing career Catholic Church, 411 Adeline Donations may be made to St. Jude University Bouleveard East, Tus- held at a later date. paths several times he retired from Street, Trenton 08611; or Deborah Children’s Research Hospital, 262 caloosa, AL 35401. Hospital Foundation, 212 Trenton

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His suggestion tion you want, make a decision, and would be to move the township vote it up or down. Justify your de- elections back to May, when the PRINCETON’S PREMIER DEDICATED INDOOR CYCLING STUDIO cision and then live with it, and ballot is less crowded, so that peo- move onto the next one. But there ple can focus more on the local can- REAL POWER—REAL EFFORT—REAL CALORIE BURN! is no reason to be uncivil. You don’t didates. have to agree with anybody at any STATE-OF-THE-ART COMPUTERIZED SPINNER® BIKES “I am not in favor of having the time, but you have to be profes- township become ‘partisan.’ This PERFORMANCE SCREENS sional. Otherwise it is counterpro- country is a mess because of divi- SAFE, LOW IMPACT AND EFFECTIVE ductive. Instead, build a coalition sions between Democrats and Re- and convince the others that your publicans, and I think this is a great position is the correct one.” disservice to the public. 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But he had a difference solve the problems caused by having a third candidate, as well as al- 1).” of opinion, and he is entitled to it, But Marathe has some reserva- and entitled to run. I also think the lowing the victor to have a clear mandate. However, whether any of tions about the state’s education presence of the third-party slate policies. “Some of the state’s deci- confused the ballot even more than these potential changes would help Marathe himself in the future re- sions haven’t helped districts like mains to be seen. “Right now, I our district. What is good for Tren- don’t know if I will run again, ei- ton is not necessarily good for ther for mayor or even for the WW-P. school board. At this point, I cannot “The state should give us more predict the future, but will keep my leeway. Instead, it is forcing the ad- options open,” he says. ministration and the teachers to Marathe has some personal waste a lot of time on meaningless goals in mind for the near future. “I things. This is very unproductive want to catch up on my reading. It and disadvantageous for a district has been a while since I could enjoy like ours. State regulators should a really good book. And I will listen to the people in the field, be- watch some TV, especially foot- cause we can tell them a lot. But ball, so I can root for my favorite they do not listen to us. Instead, team, the Seattle Seahawks. I like they issue guidelines that are coun- the Dolphins too. But not to worry, ter-productive. This is very frus- although my wife roots for Seattle, trating as a board member, an ad- she is also a Giants fan. In fact, we ministrator, as a teacher.” are going to the Giants-Seahawks Marathe believes that such poli- game.” cies are short-sighted and will Marathe runs his own business, eventually hurt WW-P. “The state which will continue to keep him should use us as a model — we busy. Now that he has more time, have done very well both in terms he wants to become more involved of academics and costs per pupil. in his youngest daughters’ lives, But instead, they put so much bud- since they are high school juniors, get pressure on our district. The and begin looking at colleges for state makes it very difficult to 0% Financing for 10 Years* them. maintain academic excellence and Beyond that, says Marathe, he to do what’s right for the kids. And $ would be happy to serve on a town- no matter what, the kids need to re- ship board or committee, “if there main the district’s number one pri- and Up To 6,000 in Rebates ority,” he says.

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The art of 600 Alexander Road terns and more than 200 different in college, where she met her future food is presentation.” images. husband, David Hu, now an IT ar- — Lynn Miller Princeton “All rich cultures are filled with chitect in Newark. Peony Pavilion, 15 Farber 609-520-1010 myths, symbols, and legends as Shao came to the United States Road, Princeton. 609-580-1850. early mankind tried to understand 17 years ago as a consultant to a www.pidgeonlaw.com www.peonypavilionprinceton. and explain natural phenomena,” Princeton pharmaceutical compa- says Shao. “The peony, which sym- ny. The family moved from Long bolizes good fortune, peace, pros- Island to West Windsor close to perity, and nobility, is interwoven seven years ago. “It is a beautiful throughout Peony Pavilion’s inte- place and a good place to raise chil- Exceptional Service At Any Price Point rior design.” dren,” she says. “I redesigned the interior so peo- Shao left her job as a project ple will not have the image of the manager for a pharmaceutical old Sunny Garden restaurant,” company in March. Now she can UNDER CONTRACT adds Shao. devote her time to the two restau- UNDER CONTRACT Peony Pavilion will serve lunch rants. and dinner and has seating for 196 Shao and Hu’s son, Michael, 12, patrons. Balancing the influences is a seventh grade student at Grover of Japanese and French/Thai-in- Middle School. He plays the viola spired cooking with locally sourced in the chamber orchestra, is on the ingredients, master sushi chef Yo- Excel Swim team, and practices shi (formerly of Sakura in New kung fu. 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There is a 1,000-piece Sunny Garden had asked for my Kathryn Baxter, CRS crystal chandelier in the private help, but I had just purchased the Sales Associate dining room with each crystal Hamilton restaurant,” says Shao. “I hand-strung onto the base. The first liked the structure and waited until big event was the 50th anniversary it was available again.” party for the Koos of West Wind- “It was time to change, and I sor. “It is a big event for them,” wanted to do business and use what says Shao. I learned in school,” says Shao. “I 39 North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512 “We respect time-honored tradi- purchased the restaurant and be- Office: 609.395.0444 • Cell: 516.521.7771 tions while embracing modern came the sole owner.” technology. 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The matter had to be the council to be very productive, square feet of commercial space adjourned once again so that Mr. especially for the two years I was and 18 apartments to the existing Rodrigues’ attorney, Jeffrey Bar- the council president. I also made a retail center, with parking and on, could present testimony sup- HANNAH T. VAN DER LEE lot of friends, at the local, county, stormwater management facili- porting that opposition,” contin- and state levels, and these things go ties on two adjoining lots cur- ued Surtees. Rodrigues owns the NAILS HAIR DESIGN a long way toward building on fu- rently zoned residential. boarded-up section of buildings ture plans.” The December 5 meeting will between the existing center and (609) 513-7624 (609) 799-4381 Khanna notes that while it would be the decisive meeting predicts the railroad tracks that originally have been nice to be re-elected, it is Sam Surtees, West Windsor’s had been built as an extension of not the end of the world for him. “I land use manager, even if the the existing retail center. Ro- Eyelash Extensions • Manicures will finish out my term on the coun- board — which has held a series drigues has sought to redevelop cil, and will remain involved in the Pedicures Color Gel UV Gel of special meetings in recent his portion of the site in the past • • local issues. After being on the months to clear its calendar — but issues regarding road im- Nail Art • Full Service Hair council for four-and-a-half years, I has to meet until the wee hours of provements have been raised. know what is going on and what the morning to complete its de- Continued Surtees in his state- Ellsworth’s Center needs to be done, and may actually liberations. ment: “All testimony will be have a greater impact as a private “Shawn Ellsworth [owner of taken on December 5; all ques- 15 Cranbury Road citizen. I can have more indepen- the existing retail center] and his tions will be completed, and a Princeton Jct., NJ 08550 dence in my overall thinking, and experts had completed all of their decision will be reached by the can share my opinions without be- testimony in this matter, and all board on December 5, no matter ing constrained by my position.” questioning from the board how long the meeting takes. It “For this reason,” Khanna con- members, the public, and neigh- may go on until 3 a.m., but the tinues, “I am going to keep myself boring residents has been com- board will make a decision.” free, and not become a member of any township boards or commis- sions. But I am keeping my options can go out from time to time with and I] have accepted the result be- Wonderful Wednesdays open. I am the vice chair of the my wife.” cause what else could we do? But I 5:30-7pm Democratic committees in both Khanna’s term will be over at do believe that the placement of the West Windsor and Mercer County, the end of December; he has three names on the ballot affected the so these positions will necessarily more council meetings to attend. “I election. I believe that had the tick- keep me involved in the issues, in am very proud of what I have ets been aligned the results would politics. And who knows what op- helped to accomplish: a sustainable have been different. I will not spec- Sunday Worship portunities will arise at other levels budget; the lowest tax rate in the ulate on who would have won and of government? I am going to look area; high bond rating; more park- who would have lost, because how 8:30 and 11 am beyond the town council and see ing; more facilities that have im- could we know that? But the results Christian Education at 9:45am what else I might want to get in- proved residents’ quality of life. would have been different, for volved in.” We got a lot done.” sure.” Everyone is welcome. Khanna owns and runs his own “The one issue I want to see Khanna continues, “All three aA business, and plans to focus more completed before I leave the coun- teams worked so hard to promote time on that. In addition, he would cil is the ban on smoking in some their tickets and not just individuals, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) • Pastor Peter Froehlke like to spend more time at the gym public places, such as in parks and so it is a shame that the ballot did not 177 Princeton Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction and with friends and family. “It will in front of the entrances to public reflect that. Keeping the tickets to- 609.799.1753 • popnj.org be nice to be able to have evening buildings. I proposed this ordi- gether — that could have been done plans once in a while — at least I nance four months ago, and the and that should have been done, and township health department has in the future I would strongly urge been working on it. It will be dis- all of the candidates to come togeth- cussed at the er and decide agenda meeting together to have [part of the ‘I will cherish my four- the ballots council meet- and-a-half years on the aligned by tick- ing] being held council. I helped the et.” next Monday, “The other November 25, council to be very pro- option is to and I am hope- ductive,’ Khanna says. make West ful that it will be Windsor a par- introduced that night as well. I re- tisan town,” he adds. ally want to get this done.” Khanna does not agree that the When asked if he has any advice municipal election should be for the new council, Khanna re- moved back to May, rather than be- plies, “First, I congratulate Linda ing held in November, because Geevers and Peter Mendonez, and more people come out to vote in offer them good luck and best November. “Throughout the cam- wishes. I believe the incoming mix paign, I found that people were of council members will work to- very concerned about the local is- gether. I have confidence that even sues and the local candidates, more though they all have very different so than the state ones. Plus, we al- personalities and ways of doing ready have too many elections and things, that they will figure out a spend too much time and money on way to work together to get things them.” done. We won’t have the stalemate “No one likes to lose over a tech- that we had a few years ago be- nicality — it is very hard,” he notes. cause they owe it to themselves and “But I have moved on, and am to the residents to avoid that.” looking forward to discovering my Khanna believes that both the future options. I have gained a ONLY council and the administration will gazillion friends and supporters CREATE have to take responsibility for get- over the last four years, and sin- ting the job done, and then figure cerely wish to thank them for their $ out how to compromise to make support. They are what this is really YOUR OWN! 12.99 sure things get done, without politi- all about. And I am proud of what I cizing the issues. “Otherwise,” he have I have accomplished. Overall, says, “why bother being in the po- it’s been a really good ride.” sition at all? This is what I must do Upcoming events: The next 25% OFF in my own business. I have to com- Council meeting will be Monday, promise with others all day long, or November 25, at 7 p.m. in the mu- ANY PIE else nothing gets done.” Redeemable at any YoGo Factory. nicipal center. Not valid with any other offers. Expires 2/15/2014. He does have some concerns The annual tree lighting ceremo- over the possibility that ballot con- ny will be held on Sunday, Decem- fusion may have affected the out- ber 8, at 7 p.m. at the Ron Rogers come of the election. “[Eric Payne Arboretum. NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 15 courses at the high school level, not transparent to the public. School Calendar News policies that brought order, consis- Shouldn’t our policies give people tency, transparency, and fairness to of all religions and cultures, not MADE IN Continued from page 1 the decision-making process. It is just those in the majority, equal ac- because of the district’s track re- cess to a standard process?” Thursday, October 23, 2014, and AMERICA SALE cord of striving for consistency and for Chinese New Year on Thursday, fairness that I am confused and February 19, 2015. The following efore the vote was taken, sev- deeply troubled by the two pro- academic year Diwali will be eral board members explained posed calendars that you will vote B Wednesday, November 11, 2015, their positions. The majority of the on this evening. and Chinese New Year will be board members supported the pro- “Over the years, the former ad- Monday, February 8. posed calendars. Although not 50% OFF ministration explained to the pub- Richard Kaye was not present to present, Richard Kaye presented a lic that the district does not close vote, and Michele Kaish and Dana written statement in which he said, school for religious holidays, but Krug voted against the measure. “ours is a diverse community, and I that school is closed on days when Among the many members of believe this calendar represents the significant levels of teacher absen- the public offering opinions was best possible connection between teeism would present a financial West Windsor resident Xun Zhang, our contractual obligations, federal burden for the district. I accepted “I’d like to share some background and state holidays, and the diversi- this explanation as district policy, about how special Chinese New ty in our community, and so I will but the calendars presented today Year is to the Chinese people. In vote for this calendar.” indicate that no such policy exists. China, there are millions of migrant Board member Rachelle Feld- And the absence of a defined policy workers at the factories far away man-Hurwitz echoed Zhang’s sen- has made it possible for the board from their hometowns. Only once a timents, saying “although I cast a to pick and choose which segments year, during the Chinese New Year single vote, in my heart it is a vote of the community will be honored holiday, they travel home to cele- for Yibao as well, because I know with a day off of school. brate it with their families. We he would have supported this cal- “That being said, when we start came to the U.S. as our adopted endar. We are obligated to use our cherry picking which groups our country, and try to learn and follow votes to be fair and to allow parents district recognizes, the public can the traditions and customs here. In to teach their children about their justifiably wonder whether our the meantime, we still would like to holidays, and to give children the leaders are essentially dispensing Rider Furniture.com preserve our heritage as much as opportunity to celebrate their holi- largesse to certain groups and not 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ • 609-924-0147 possible, and celebrating Chinese days with their families.” to others. In the absence of an es- New Year with the families is a The Board did not unanimously tablished calendaring policy, these most important part of it.” calendars represent a decision Zhang continued: “I’d like to based upon a set of criteria that is Continued on following page thank all board members for [con- sidering] this very professionally. You should all feel good about the outcome. There is no right or wrong decision. But the decision can be made by following the right or wrong process. I thought the pro- SALE cess worked the way it should. No • QUALITY matter how you vote, I pay high re- Up to 47% O MERCHANDISE Our Entire ‘When we start cherry picking which groups • CUSTOM Collection* our district recognizes, DESIGN the public can wonder EWELRY whether our leaders are • JEWELER Ring Sizing • Stone Setting dispensing largesse to DESIGN GALLERY Pearl Restringing • Engraving certain groups and not ON PREMISE e creative division of Jewelry Repairs By Us Watch Repairs • Appraisals to others.’ spect to all of you. You are following the process professionally, ad- hering to your principles and be- EARLY liefs, and delivering your argu- ments convincingly. That’s probably more important than which way the decision itself goes.” BLACK FRIDAY Noting that the late Yibao Xu SALE had proposed the idea of having a Now through Thanksgiving school holiday for the lunar new year celebration, Yingchao Zhang, also from West Windsor and a candidate for school board in the last Save up to 47% o election, said “we are a diverse community, and this holiday is a diverse holiday, celebrated not just our Entire Collection by the Chinese, Japanese, and Ko- rean people, but is a holiday for ev- *In-store stockroom only eryone, and is a way for us to learn about and adjust to other cultures.” Excludes Estate Jewelry & Layaway Anu Bhat, however, did not agree. “I have returned to West Windsor recently, after living in Singapore for five years, and I am concerned about what I see. I believe that granting of individual holidays to various communities 609.371.1800 does not necessarily bring communities together but may lead to seg- 319 Rt. 130 North • East Windsor regation. I believe the schools should only be closed on federal (Inside ShopRite Town Center Plaza) holidays, especially absent a clear policy or guidelines in place that JewelryDesignGalleryEastWindsor.com • Like us on F for promotions explains how it is decided which holidays should be days off.” West Windsor resident Cathe- rine Foley noted, “I have observed that the administration and board have made a priority of creating official policies in order to avoid in- consistency and the appearance of favoritism. In the recent past, the board developed a facility naming policy, as well as standardized placement criteria for advanced GRAND OPENING

16 THE NEWS NOVEMBEROF 22, 2013 GRANDGRAND OPENINGOPENING SUNNY’S & SHEEREEN DESIGNContinued from preceding page Board Personnel trict; and voter registration in the OF district. OF support the calendar, however. Candidates should indicate GRAND OPENING he WW-P Board of Educa- INTRODUCING EXCLUSIVE Board member Kaish said, “as long tion has a vacant seat to fill, their interest in writing including as I have been a member of the T background information and SUNNY’SSUNNY’S & & SHEEREENSHEEREEN DESIGN DESIGN school board, never have the com- and a president and vice presi- FASHION JEWELRY, PASHMINA SHAWLS dent to elect early in the new reasons for serving. Address all peting interests of all the stake- communications to Larry Sha- INTRINTRODUCINGODUCING EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE holders in our WW-P community year. The district currently is seek- nok, Board Secretary, WW-P STOLES, SCARVES, TUNICS AND ONE OFbeen more tested than in the cre- Regional School District, 505 FASHIONFASHION JEWELRY,JEWELRY, PASHMINA PASHMINA SHAWLS, SHAWLS ation of the 2014-’15 school calen- ing qualified applicants to fill FASHION JEWELRY, PASHMINA SHAWLS part of the unexpired term of Village Road West, West Wind- STOLES, TUNICS & ONE-OF-A-KIND APPAREL dar. Laws, federal holidays, con- sor 08550, or larry.shanok@ STOLES, ITSSCARVES, KIND TUNICS APPARELS AND ONE OF tractual obligations, and the wants board member Yibao Xu, who died earlier this month. Xu rep- ww-p.org. The deadline for ap- STOLES, SCARVES, TUNICS AND ONE OFand needs of teachers and students plications is Thursday, Decem- ITS KIND APPARELS and their families all vie for the 180 resented Plainsboro Township. This appointment is for Janu- ber 12, at 4 p.m. Interviews for ITS KIND APPARELS instructional days that must fall be- applicants will be held at the tween September 1 and June 30.” ary through December, 2014. In the spring of 2014, the success- public meeting of the Board of “With all of the issues that have Education on Tuesday, Decem- come before this board, my moti- ful applicant, and all applicants, may consider placing his or her ber 17, or Tuesday, January 7, or vations have always been focused a special meeting, if needed. on assessing what will best serve name on the November ballot for COME AND VISIT US AT a one-year unexpired term or for Hemant Marathe, who has the education of our students. In served as board president for the evaluating each issue, my goal is to a three-year term for Plainsboro SUNNY’S HAIR DESIGN Township. past nine years, is leaving the be fair, respectful, and most impor- board at the end of this year (see WINDSOR PLAZA • PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ tant, focused on how we can best Legal requirements for becoming a member of the Board page 1). At its January 7 meeting prepare our students for success in the board will swear in its new OPEN TUESDAY COME TO AND SATURDAY VISIT US AT 10AM-6PM of Education are citizenship; one college and career,” she said. members and then elect new of- CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY Kaish continued: “The calendar year’s residency in Plainsboro COMESUNNY’S AND HAIR VISIT DESIGN US AT Township; no interest in any ficers. Anthony Fleres currently PHONE: 609-799-3207 that appears on tonight’s agenda serves as vice president. WINDSOR PLAZA, PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ represents a shift in priority from contract with or claim against SUNNY’S HAIR DESIGN the Board of Education; no con- The board’s next meeting is past calendars. While I respect and Tuesday, November 26, at 7:30 FACEBOOKCOME US @ ANDSUNNY+SHEEREEN VISIT US AT DESIGN understand the motivation in mak- flict of interest such as holding WINDSOR PLAZA, PRINCETON SUNNY+SHEEREEN JUNCTION, DESIGN NJ office as mayor or member of the p.m. at Grover Middle School on OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY ing this change, I am concerned Southfield Road. SUNNY’S HAIR DESIGN about the impact this calendar may governing body of the same dis- FACEBOOK US @10 SUNNY+SHEEREEN AM TO 6 PM DESIGN have on the continuity of instruc- WINDSOR PLAZA, PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ tion for our students and the profes- OPEN TUESDAYPHONE: 609- TO799 SATURDAY-3207 sional development for our staff. defined policy that would give Chinese New Year in the academic FACEBOOK US @ SUNNY+SHEEREEN DESIGN “Furthermore, I am uncomfort- guidance to community members calendar follows that of several 10 AM TO 6 PM able by the absence of a clearly- and future boards who will most other ethnically diverse school dis- OPEN TUESDAY TO SATURDAY certainly ask for more calendar tricts, including South Brunswick. PHONE: 609-799-3207 changes in the future. And so, after According to 2010 Census data 10 AM TO 6 PM a tremendous amount of energy West Windsor’s population in- spent trying to figure out what will cludes 14,924 whites, 5,109 Asian- PHONE: 609-799-3207 promote an outstanding and con- Indians, 3,368 Chinese, and 1,768 sistent public education that is in “other” Asian (including Filipino, the best interest of all of the chil- Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. dren of West Windsor and Plains- In Plainsboro the 2010 Census data boro, I will vote no on the calendar shows 7,614 whites, 6,458 Asian- tonight.” Indians, 2,243 Chinese, and 1,079 Board member Krug also ex- “other” Asians. plained why she would not support the proposed calendars. “I serve on Other Action the WW-P School Board to represent the best interest of all children, he board also voted — unani- not just those who represent a spe- Tmously — to approve Custom cific group. Sometimes the board Computer Specialists Inc. to pro- will not have a unanimous vote and vide implementation services, sup- tonight’s vote on the calendar is port, and training for the Infinite one example. I cannot vote in sup- Campus online registration system, port of this calendar because I beat a cost of $3,900; to accept Invest- lieve that this calendar does not ing in Innovation (i3) grant funds uphold the best interest of all of the of $4,500 from Flemington-Rari- district’s children,” she said. tan School District to be used for The only reasons public schools expenses related to new Reading should have days off, Krug, added, Recovery teacher training for the are “federal holidays; contractual

d 2013-’14 school year; and to ac- obligations; significant financial cept the audit report for the 2012- burden for the district; or local, ’13 school year. Palmer Square state, and federal laws. These [pro- The board al- d posed] student so viewed a pre- days off do not ‘We are a diverse com- sentation from Tree Lighting! meet any of middle school d these criteria,” I munity, and this holi- and high school respect that my day is a diverse holi- students in- opinion may be Friday, November 29 day, celebrated by the volved in Na- The Green on Palmer Square d in the minority tional History and I look for- Chinese, Japanese, and Day, a competi- ward to con- Korean people. It is a tion for gifted 2:30 – 4:45pm – Meet characters tinuing to work students who with my board way for us to learn from American Repertory Ballet’s about other cultures.’ conduct year- colleagues to long research production of “The Nutcracker” support and en- and then present hance the edu- exhibits, documentaries, perfor- 4:45pm – Ceremony kicks oﬀ cation of all children in the West mances, or other projects. At the Windsor-Plainsboro Regional national level, all of the awards School District.” Featuring… won by students from New Jersey Board Vice President Tony were earned by WW-P students. Princeton High School Choir Fleres reminded everyone that In other district news, a group of “reasonable people can disagree; about 250 students and their par- The Alice Project there are no right or wrong answers ents attended the recent volunteer A visit from Santa! d here. That’s why we have nine fair at High School North. The No- members. This is one vote on one vember 13 event, sponsored by the d issue, and then we will move on.” PTSAs from North, South, Com- And Marathe, the board presi- munity, and Grover, provided teen- dent, commented, “The decision agers the chance to meet with 17 being made today is not being made volunteer organizations, including lightly. We have been discussing West Windsor’s Farmers Market this issue for more than a year, and BE SURE TO VISIT US ONLINE and Twin W; Plainsboro Preserve FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF DETAILS everyone has considered the issues and the Township’s Recreation & www.palmersquare.com REGARDING DATES & TIMES FOR very carefully. I am very proud that Cultural Center; WW-P Education FREE PARKING, LATE HOURS AND the board members have handled ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE. Foundation; Jewish Family & d this so professionally.” Children Services; A2Z Mentor- d The vote to recognize Diwali or ing; and more. (See letter, page 6.) NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 17 WINDSOR PLAZA shop loca.

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64 Princeton-Hightstown Road (Rt 571 & Alexander Rd) 18 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2013 Mika Ryan Is New Girls’ Basketball Coach at South Sports he earliest Christmas present Continued from page 1 Mika Ryan remembers re- Ball Handler: Mika Ryan, once a Tceiving is a basketball. It was coach at the college level, will lead respectively. The girls finished love at first dribble. South’s girls’ basketball team. with 87 points, 20 ahead of second- The new girls’ basketball coach place finisher Randolph. at High School South said her The boys took their second con- mother, Ruth, played the sport in when Ryan went in to interview. It things are going secutive crown with 80 points, high school and was always there turns out Ryan got the job and met on while you’re ahead of Westfield with 114. Vinci to lend a hand when Ryan herself her future husband all in the same still analyzing was the Pirates’ top finisher, com- decided to play. day. the game. I ing in fourth place, followed by Pu- “My mother was one of my big- After four years in Virginia, the thought, if I can limood in seventh and Setya in gest fans,” said Ryan, who grew up Ryans moved to New Jersey whn do that, I can 10th. Bason was 19th and Maher in North Carolina. “No matter Pat became the president of probably do finished in 40th. Zabih Kotecha when I wanted to play or shoot, she Hopewell Valley Community most anything.” was 88th, and Zach Crossey came would go with me, rebound, do Bank. Ryan took an assistant The experi- in 100th. It was the boys’ second whatever needed to be done. She coaching job at Rider and then be- ence also helped straight Group IV title. was a tremendous influence on my came the head coach at the College her coaching. Both squads will attempt to con- interest and ability.” of New Jersey, then Trenton State Ryan said she tinue their winning streaks in the Ryan said the same of her father, College in 1984. She left the Lions watching elite Meet of Champions at Holmdel Bill. When her mother played bas- for after nine years to raise her coaches and Park on Saturday, November 23. ketball in high school, Bill couldn’t three daughters, Kate, Molly, and teams provided South Boys. A first-place finish in afford the five-cent admission Megan. She stuck with the sport, her with a new the Central Jersey Group IV meet on price. view of the November 9 at Thompson Park. 2. “He was a poor farm boy,” Ryan game. Soon af- Vinci, 15:44; 3. Setya, 15:53; 4. Puli- mood, 15:58; 11. Bason, 16:26; 22. said. Coaching high school is ter this, though, Maher, 16:52; 31. Kotecha, 17:08; So he did the next best thing: he ‘coaching really at its after all of her 39. Sam Williams, 17:19. became a cheerleader so he could daughters had purest form,’ says Mika A first-place finished in the Group watch his girl for free. moved out, she IV meet on November 16 at Holme- That support carried over to Ryan. ‘You get to teach took a head del Park. 4. Vinci, 16:03; 7. Puli- their daughter. “They were always and coach. It’s a really coaching job at Princeton Day to get back into college coaching. mood, 16:22; 10. Setya, 16:25; 19. supportive of my athletic endeav- School. She stayed there for three Actual coaching on the floor is just Bason, 16:36; 40. Maher, 17:06; 88. nice position.’ Kotecha, 17:45; 100. Zach Crossey, ors,” she said. “They believed I years and came to High School a small part of what you do. There 17:59. could make a living coaching. They South after learning of the opening. is so much other stuff that eats up North Boys. A seventh-place fin- were very supportive throughout though, coaching boys’ and girls’ “I saw the opportunity to be time. I enjoy this level because I en- ish at the Central Jersey Group IV my early career.” travel teams and serving as the di- competitive,” she said. “I’m a very joy this age group. It’s coaching re- meet on November 9 at Thompson After graduating from Piedmont rector of the Hopewell Valley competitive person by nature. We ally at its purest form. You get to Park. 25. Howard, 16:55; 28. Rohan High School in North Carolina, she YMCA basketball program. She don’t even talk about winning, los- teach and coach. It’s really a nice Doshi, 17:02; 32. Kian Jackson, played basketball at the University also took a job as a MAAC color ing records. I just want us to com- position.” 17:09; 40. Colin Stern, 17:20; 45. Marcus Trenfield 17:27; 64. Shuming of North Carolina. Ryan grew up analyst, which she calls the “hard- pete and be the best we can be ev- — Samantha Sciarrotta Teoh, 17:51; 89. Nicholas Staltzer, following ACC basketball, so she est thing” she’s ever done. ery time we step on the floor. I felt 18:28. said she was “very fortunate” to at- “I call it ‘coaches’ retribution,’” like I would have that opportunity The Pirates open their season on Friday, December 20, against Not- South Girls. A first-place finish in tend her hometown school. she said. “You could say whatever at South.” the Central Jersey Group IV meet on Ryan graduated in 1977 and was you wanted and walk away. I’m not Coaching at the high school lev- tingham. They face cross-town ri- November 9 at Thompson Park. 2. hired right away as an assistant a multi-tasker, so this was difficult. el, Ryan said, is a nice change from val High School North twice dur- Casey, 18:44; 3. Rancan, 18:53; 10. coach at the University of Virginia You’re speaking to your play-by- college. ing the regular season: on Tuesday, Gulama, 19:24; 14. Hesterberg, January 28, at home, and Friday, 19:40; 20. Luan, 19:44; 36. Bacher, under head coach Debbie Ryan. play partner while a director or pro- “I wasn’t sure if I’d like coach- 20:34; 62. Murray, 21:33. Debbie’s brother, Pat, a UVA law ducer is in your ear and you’re ing teenage girls,” she said. “I just February 7, at North. A first-place finish in the Group IV student, was sitting in her office looking at stats. Three or four raised three. I never had any desire

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November 22 ers discuss issues such as the com. Rockabilly night. $15. 7:30 aesthetics of existence and the p.m. implications of moving from a soci- On Stage ety of lack to a society of abun- Can’t Stop the Beat, Princeton dance among themselves and University, Frist Center, 609-258- The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for with visitors. Noon. 9220. www. princeton. edu/ psc. the Holiday, Off-Broadstreet Rock concert. Free. 8 p.m. Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- Gallery Talk, Princeton Universi- enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. ty Art Museum, Princeton cam- Comedy Murder mystery comedy by Ken pus, 609-258-3788. artmuseum. Daryl Wright, Catch a Rising Ludwig. $29.50 to $31.50 includes princeton. edu. “Francois Bouch- Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carne- dessert. 7 p.m. er’s ‘Aerion and the Dolphins,’ Mythical Heroes” presented by gie Center, West Windsor, 609- A Chorus Line, Westminster Jeanne Mazzetti, museum do- 987-8018. www. catch arising star. Live Music: Sarah Copley of West Windsor performs Choir College, Luedeke Theater, cent. Free. 12:30 p.m. com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Rider University, Lawrence, 609- at Centro Grille in Robbinsville on Wednesday, No- Comedy Competition, Sarcasm 897-7775. www. rider.edu. Musical Dancing Comedy, Tavern on the Lake, 101 vember 27. about dancers. For mature audi- North Main Street, Hightstown, ences. $20. 7:30 p.m. Friday Night Social, American Ballroom, 1523 Parkway Avenue, 732-SARCASM. www. sarcasm- Monty Python’s Spamalot, Ewing, 609-931-0149. www. comedy. com. Headliners include Kelsey Theater, Mercer Com- american ball roomco. com. $15. 8 Jimmy Roundboy Graham, Artie Wellness Dance munity College, 1200 Old Tren- to 11 p.m. Lange, Uncle Floyd, and Eric Boot Camp, Healthy and Fit, 27 Savion Glover, McCarter The- ton Road, West Windsor, 609-570- Potts. New comedy club hosted by Witherspoon Street, Princeton, , 91 University Place, 609- , ater 3333. www. kelsey theater.net. Mu- Folk Dance Princeton Folk Steve Trevelise, owner of Sar- 877-454-9991. www. healthy and- 258-2787. www. mccarter. org. , Suzanne Patterson Cen- sical comedy based on the film Dance casm Comedy, a comedian, host fit bootcamp. com. Register. “StePz,” a celebration of tap dance ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 6:30 “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” on New Jersey 101.5, and former presented by Glover and mem- 609-912-1272. www. princeton- a.m. presented by Maurer Productions. manager at Catch a Rising Star in bers of the HooFeRzClub. Music folk dance. org. Beginners wel- $20. 8 p.m. Carnegie Center. 10 comics with ranges from Shostakovich to Ste- come. Lesson followed by dance. For Families True Story, Passage Theater, Mill five minute sets compete for a vie Wonder. $50 to $62. 8 p.m. No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 cash prize and to open for Gilbert Author Event, Barnes & Noble, Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front p.m. MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- Street, Trenton, 609-392-0766. Gottfried on November 30. Regis- On Stage ter. $20 for show. 8 p.m. 716-1570. www. bn.com. Paula Thriller by E.M. Lewis is directed Classical Music Freedman, author of “My Basmati A Chorus Line, Westminster by Damon Bonetti. $30 to $35. 8 Bat Mitzvah.” , Luedeke Theater, , Health 4:30 p.m. Choir College p.m. Audra McDonald McCarter The- Rider University, Lawrence, 609- , 91 University Place, 609- ater Support Group, Nicotine Anony- 897-7775. www. rider.edu. Musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, Play- 258-2787. www. mccarter. org. Lectures mous, Lawrence Community about dancers. For mature audi- house 22, 721 Cranbury Road, Star of Broadway, television, op- Secure Your Legacy Breakfast, Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing ences. $20. East Brunswick, 732-254-3939. era, film, and concert stage. $20 to Morgan Stanley, Marriott Resi- 2 and 7:30 p.m. Musical based on “Monty Python Road, Lawrenceville. www. $56. 8 p.m. nicotine-anonymous. org. For any- dence Inn, 3563 Route 1 South, The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for and the Holy Grail.” Cindy Sherbin West Windsor, 609-844-7926. For the Holiday, Off-Broadstreet Chait of West Windsor portrays one with a desire to stop using Live Music nicotine. Free. E-mail info@ entrepreneurs and business own- Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- the Lady of the Lake. $22. 8 p.m. ers. “How to Protect and Grow enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. , nicotine-anonymous. org for infor- Dick Gratton Chambers Walk Your Business and Personal As- www. off-broad street. com. Murder A Chorus Line, Villagers Theater, , 2667 Main Street, Law- mation. 7 p.m. Cafe sets” presented by Michelle Jack- mystery comedy by Ken Ludwig. 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732- renceville, 609-896-5995. www. son and James Bumstead. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 873-2710. Musical about dancers. all about jazz. com. Solo jazz guitar. 8 a.m. 7 p.m. $20. 8 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m. Annual Conference, Network for NJ’s Afterschool Communities, Capitol Steps, Princeton Senior Marriott, 100 College Road East, Resource Center, Stuart Country Plainsboro. www. njsacc. org. “On Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, the Road to Quality,” a two day Princeton, 609-924-7108. www. conference with workshops in Princeton senior. org. Washington, learning, standards, testing, and D.C.’s political comedy troupe re- STEM (science technology engi- turns to Princeton with political neering and math). $296 includes satire. Reception follows perfor- continental breakfast, lunch, and mance. Register. $150 and up. 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Lewis is directed by Da- Continues Saturday, November mon Bonetti. $30 to $35. 8 p.m. embrace businesses 23. 7 to 10 p.m. Monty Python’s Spamalot, Play- house 22, 721 Cranbury Road, grow Singles East Brunswick, 732-254-3939. to succeed. Divorce Recovery Program, www. play house22. org. Musical Princeton Church of Christ, 33 based on “Monty Python and the River Road, Princeton, 609-581- Holy Grail.” $22. 8 p.m. Help your independent business grow. Contact us today! 3889. www. princeton churchof- A Chorus Line, Villagers Theater, christ . com. Non-denominational 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732- princetonchamber.org/IBA 609.924.1776 support group for men and wom- 873-2710. www. villagers theatre. en. Free. 7:30 p.m. com. Musical about dancers. $20. 8 p.m. Saturday Art Art Safari, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton campus, November 23 609-258-3788. artmuseum. prince ton. edu. Family fun. Free. Recycling 10:30 a.m. Highlight Tour, Princeton Univer- West Windsor Curbside Recy- sity Art Museum, Princeton cam- cling, MCIA, 609-278-8100. www. pus, 609-258-3788. artmuseum. mcianj. org. 7 a.m. princeton. edu. Free. 2 p.m. NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 21 Remembering: Brandon Waddles conducts the West- StrongStrong Mind & & Body Body minster Jubilee Singers in concert on Sunday, No- vember 24, at Bristol Chapel. ImproImproImproImproImproImprovvv e Y Ye ourself!ourself!ourself!ourself!ourself!ourself! 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Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 Trial Program bash. $8 to $18. 2 p.m. p.m. Trial Program Only $89 Classical Music Craft Fairs Strong Mind forOnlyOnly & 4 weeks Body of$39$39 classes Music of the Baroque on Period Crafters’ Marketplace, YWCA Instruments, Le Triomphe de Princeton, John Witherspoon ImproImproImprovvv e Y Ye ourself!ourself!ourself!(includesIncludesIncludes free 2 2 Weeks uniform)Weeks l’Amour, Unitarian Church of School, 217 Walnut Lane, Prince- InstructionInstruction PlusPlus Uniform Uniform Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, ton, 609-497-2100. www. ywca- Princeton, 609-252-0522. “The princeton. org. The annual juried MasterMasterTaeTaekwondo YoonKwon Yoon Kak Kak Do Kim Kim Philadelphia Story: Music from craft show showcasing more than •is Our one Specialized of the most Programs successful •is Make one ofLearning the most Fun successful and Exciting 18th Century Philadelphia” in- 140 professional artisans from the Blood Drive headhead coachescoaches of of the the U.S U.S National National cludes chamber music. Pr-concert Northeast exhibiting original hand- • Our Curriculum Helps Students American Red Cross, Central Jer- TaeTae KwonKwon DoDo Team. Team. Master Master • Improve Concentration, talk by John Burkhalter. Laura made jewelry, pottery, clothing and sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander •KimKim Confidence has has earned earned & Discipline international international In School Heimes, soprano; Daniela Pier- other gift items. Cafe lunch and Road, West Windsor, 800-448- son, baroque violin; John Burkhal- homemade baked goods. Pro- recognition.recognition. 3543. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. ter, recorders; Donna Fournier, vi- ceeds benefit the Pearl Bates Trial Program ola da gamba; and Janet Palum- Scholarship fund. No strollers. Wellness S.UnitedUnited H. Kim Black Taekwondo Belt Belt bo, harpsichord. $20. 7:30 p.m. Handicapped-accessible. $8. 10 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road , 295 Princeton-HightstownOnly Road $39 , a.m. to 5 p.m. Multilevel Yoga Class Center for 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road Westminster Williamson Voices , 666 SouthfieldSouthfield Retail Center •• WestWest WindsorWindsor , Relaxation and Healing Westminster Choir College Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Southfieldwww.unitedblackbelt.com Retail Center • IncludesWest Windsor 2 Weeks Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609- Faith www.unitedblackbelt.com Plainsboro, 609-306-2618. Ex- http://www.kickkim.com/Instruction Plus Uniform 924-7416. “Illumina: Music of Light Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Insti- plore breathing, centering, asanas, and Transcendence.” James Jor- tute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, mental focus, and guided medita- 609-275-1500609-275-1500Master Yoon Kak Kim dan conducts. $20. 8 p.m. 732-604-4135. www. bvisc. org. 609-275-1500 tion with Brian Critchley. Bring your is one of the most successful Discussion, meditation, and Indi- own mat. Register. $15. 8 a.m. Jazz & Blues an vegetarian luncheon. Register head coaches of the U.S National by E-mail to princeton@bviscs. Tae Kwon Do Team. Master Princeton University Concert Continued on following page Kim has earned international Jazz Ensemble, Princeton Uni- org. 2 p.m. versity, Richardson Auditorium, recognition. 609-258-9220. Concert features the David Binney Quartet. Regis- United Black Belt ter. $15. 8 p.m. 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road Live Music Southfield Retail Center • West Windsor www.unitedblackbelt.com Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk Celebrate The Holiday Season Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Law- renceville, 609-896-5995. Solo 609-275-1500 jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m. WITH THE Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www. cafe- improv. com. Christine Havrilla and Gypsy Fuzz present a live concert. Havrilla, a Philadelphia native, presents a blend of rock, blues, and country. Music, poetry, and comedy. Register to perform. $2. 7 p.m. Chris & Tommy’s Good Time Folk Rock Show, Halo Pub, 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton, 609- 586-1811. Folkrock. Free. 7 p.m. Arnie Baird, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www. its agrind. com. Acoustic pop. 8 to 10 p.m. Good Causes Rangeela 12th Anniversary, March of Dimes, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-448-7620. www. marchof dimes. com/ newjersey. Annual benefit evening of food, music, and dancing presented by the youth volunteers from West Windsor, Plainsboro, South Brunswick, Robbinsville, Prince- ton, and Lawrenceville. The reper- toire blends South Asian tradition, Indian classical music, and contemporary dance. Indian music presented by singer Sunil Mun- gee. Full dinner from Palace of Asia. All proceeds benefit the March of Dimes. $20 to $100. 4 to 8:30 p.m. See story. Stop the Wrecking Ball, Trenton Historical Society, Trenton Pub- lic Library, Academy Street, Tren- ton, 609-396-4478. www. trenton- history. org. Annual benefit for “Re- store Trenton,” a grant program that funds exterior restoration of Trenton residential properties that are more than 50 years old. Live music, silent auction of historic memorabilia, hors d’oeuvres buffet, and open bar. Tours of the library. Register. $85. 6 to 9 p.m. Benefit Galas December 7 at 7:00PM & December 8 at 1:00PM Very Verdi Gala, Boheme Opera NJ, Nottingham Ballroom, Hamil- Thomas Grover Middle School - Southfield Road, West Windsor ton Square, 609-396-2435. www. boheme opera. com. Silent and live Tickets: $10 in advance & $11 at the door auctions, honors for Robert Pru- netti, president and CEO of Mid Jersey Chamber of Commerce. Tickets available at: The Dance Corner studio Register. 6 p.m. 22 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2013

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Continued from preceding page everal actors from West Wind- Ssor are on stage this month at Energy Medicine 101, Kingston theaters near and far. Wellness, 4446 Route 27, Kings- ton, 609-468-1286. www. energy- Noah Hinsdale is in the world for healing. com. Beginning class. premiere of “Fun Home,” a new Register. $125. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 musical at the Public Theater in p.m. New York City. Based on the Mind and Meditation, West Wind- graphic novel by Alison Bechdel, sor Library, 333 North Post Road, the book and lyrics are by Lisa 609-799-0462. Breathing tech- Kron. niques and guided meditation pre- Hinsdale was in the young en- sented by the Art of Living Founda- tion. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. semble of McCarter Theater’s “A Christmas Carol” for three con- Insight Meditation Open House, secutive years. He played the role Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 of Tiny Tim for two years and Tur- Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924- key Boy last year. He was also the 7294. Sitting and walking medita- Child Minotaur in Emily Mann’s tion and mindfulness with James production of “Phaedra Back- Pritchett and Martha Elliot. Regis- wards” at McCarter. The produc- ter. Free. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. tion is at Public Theater at 425 For Families Lafayette Street, New York, through Sunday, December 29. Lego League Tournament, Stein- Visit www. publictheater. org or ert High School, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamilton. Zero Gravity, the call 212-539-8500 for ticket infor- school’s robotics team, presents a mation. tournament for ages 9 to 14 year Marissa Marciana, a seventh olds. The regional event features grade student at Grover Middle teams from nearby teams. Free admission. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. School, plays the role of Mary Cratchit in “A Christmas Carol” at Lectures Playhouse 22. This is her second year playing the part. How to Apply for College Finan- Joe Sherbin is appearing in Acting Out: Clockwise from top left, Marissa Mar- cial Aid, West Windsor Library, The production is on stage 333 North Post Road, 609-275- weekends, December 7 to 16, at “Sex Relationships and Some- icana with director Tony Adase of Playhouse 22’s 8901. www. mcl.org. Seminar pre- the East Brunswick Community times Love,” a monologues show ‘A Christmas Carol’; Noah Hinsdale, left, in ‘Fun sented by United Way of Greater Arts Center at 721 Cranbury in New York City. The show, writ- Home’; and Joe Sherbin of ‘Sex Relationships and Mercer County. Free. ten by Joelle Arqueros with music 2 p.m. Road, East Brunswick. Tickets Sometimes Love.’ are $12. Visit www. playhouse22. by Sherbin, is onstage at the Pro- Outdoor Action org or call 732-254-3939 for in- ducers Club, 358 West 44th Street. Nature Programs for Kids, Mer- formation. Call 212-315-4743 for informa- cer County Park Commission, Marciano, who also sings with tion. Fridays and Saturdays, No- Raised in Highland Park, forming for the past 30 years. Mercer Meadows, Rosedale Park, the Queenship of Mary Children’s vember 29 to December 14. Tick- Sherbin graduated from Rutgers After living in Red Bank for 15 609-303-0700. “Outdoor Adven- ets are $20. “There’s a bar and you and studied piano at the Berklee years, he moved to West Windsor tures” program for ages 6 to 9. Choir, will play the role of the Cat can drink in your seat,” says College of Music in Boston. He two years ago. Register. $10. 10 a.m. in the Hat in “Seussical” at Grover Sherbin.” has been teaching music and per- Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Middle School in February. Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-638-6552. Three- org. For prospective parents and 3333. www. kelsey theater.net. Mu- Monty Python’s Spamalot, Play- mile walk on the towpath. Bad their children interested in a bilin- sical comedy based on the film house 22, 721 Cranbury Road, weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. gual education. Register online. Sunday “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” East Brunswick, 732-254-3939. Family Nature Programs, New 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. presented by Maurer Productions. www. play house22. org. Musical Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro November 24 $20. 2 p.m. based on “Monty Python and the Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Shopping News A Chorus Line, Villagers Theater, Holy Grail.” $22. 3 p.m. Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. Toy and Coat Children’s Con- 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732- Jeff Dunham, Sun National Bank “Tracking: Making Plaster Casts.” signment Sale, Treasure Hunt On Stage 873-2710. Musical about dancers. Center, Hamilton Avenue at Route Register. $5. 2:30 p.m. Mommies, RWJ Hamilton Health $20. 2 p.m. 129, Trenton, 800-298-4200. Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour Com- and Wellness Center, Sloan and The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for www. comcasttix. com. “Disorderly the Holiday, Off-Broadstreet A Chorus Line, Westminster pany, Witherspoon and Nassau Quakerbridge roads, Hamilton. Choir College, Luedeke Theater, Conduct” tour presented by Dun- streets, 609-902-3637. www. www.treasurehuntmommies. com. Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- ham and his troupe of sidekicks. enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. Rider University, Lawrence, 609- princeton tour company. com. $20. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 897-7775. Musical about dancers. $45.50. 3 p.m. 8 p.m. www. off-broad street. com. Murder Holiday Gift Sale, West Windsor mystery comedy by Ken Ludwig. For mature audiences. $20. 2 p.m. Dancing Schools Library, 333 North Post Road, $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. True Story, Passage Theater, Mill 609-799-0462. www. mcl.org. Holi- 1 p.m. Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Open House, French American day themed books, framed art- Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Monty Python’s Spamalot, Street, Trenton, 609-392-0766. School of Princeton, Princeton work, pottery, and more priced at www. passage theatre. org. Thriller Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- Center for Arts and Education, 75 $1 and up. Benefit for programs for Kelsey Theater, Mercer Com- 948-4448. viva tango. org. Milonga munity College, 1200 Old Tren- by E.M. Lewis is directed by Da- Mapleton Road, Plainsboro, 609- adults and children. Daily through mon Bonetti. $30 to $35. 3 p.m. with Prince Tango Trio. 2 to 5 p.m. 430-3001. www. ecole princeton. December 23. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ton Road, West Windsor, 609-570- NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 23 Literati humor and unbridled spirit of the Blues Brothers like no one since Benefit Evening Tellabration, Garden State Story- John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd tellers League, Hamilton Library, walked the stage. Backed by a angeela, an annual evening of 1 Municipal Drive, 609-890-3378. powerhouse band, the show in- Rmulticultural music and dance englearnr@ aol. com. Storytelling cludes classic hits including Soul that benefits the March of Dimes, event for adults and young adults Man, Rubber Biscuit, Sweet Home benefit the Patrick S. Biddulph takes place on Saturday, November Chicago, and more. This is the 23, at High School North. The an- Leukemia Foundation and Hamil- only duo in North America sanc- ton Library Trust Fund. Storyteller tioned by Dan Aykroyd and Judith nual show, organized by the Mer- Julie Pasqual presents “Simply Belushi to don the official hat and cer County Chain Reaction Youth Stories,” a storytelling workshop. sunglasses. Register. $25. 5 p.m. Council, a nationally recognized Charlie Zahm, a singer-songwriter March of Dimes youth group, is of Celtic, Maritime, Early Ameri- Good Causes usually attended by more than 800 can, and Civil War music presents a storytelling concert. Storytelling A Crystal Anniversary, New Jer- people. workshop with Stephen Tatrai, In- sey Foundation for Aging, The Chain Reaction comprises grid Bruck, and Gerald Fierst. $10 George Street Playhouse and Hel- area high school students who are concert only; $20 for workshop drich Hotel, New Brunswick, 609- dedicated to the mission of the and concert. 1 to 5 p.m. 421-0206. Performance of “Clever March of Dimes. They host aware- Little Lies” at George Street Play- Classical Music house at 2 p.m. Reception, silent ness events and fundraisers for the auction, awards, and dinner at the March of Dimes year round. Ran- Jubilee Singers, Westminster Heldrich Hotel begins at 4:30 p.m. geela has helped the Chain not only Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Honorees include Poverty Re- become one of the highest fund- Princeton, 609-924-7416. “Re- search Institute of Legal Services raising youth teams, but has also membering.” Brandon Waddles of New Jersey and Jacob Toporek, conducts. $20. 3 p.m. contributed to the Chain’s national executive director of the New Jer- recognition. sey Association of Jewish Federa- Chain Reaction: Stu- Westminster Community Or- Co-presidents are Pranay Nadel- chestra, Westminster Conser- tions. Register. $175. 2 p.m. dent leaders Pranay vatory, Richardson Auditorium, la, a student at High School South, Art Exhibit, HomeFront, 190 With- and Meghnee Patel, a student at Nadella, left of High Princeton University, 609-258- erspoon Street, Princeton, 609- School South, Neeraj 9220. www. rider.edu/arts. “Musi- 989-9417. www. home front nj. org. High School North. Although the cal Masters at Work” conducted by Closing reception for “ArtJam,” an Chain Reaction was originally ac- Devulapalli of PDS, and Ruth Ochs. Ena Bronstein Barton exhibit and sale featuring national tive in only the West Windsor- Maghnee Patel of High on piano. $15. 3 p.m. and local artists. Benefit for Plainsboro school district, the School North. At right, ArtSpace, a program that uses art group has expanded and now in- singer Sunil Mungee. Jazz & Blues as a tool to improve the physical, cludes students at Robbinsville Klez Dispensers, Arts Council of mental, and emotional well being High School, Princeton High of HomeFront’s clients. 6 to 9 p.m. Princeton, 102 Witherspoon School, Princeton Day School, and Street, 609-924-8777. Klezmer, ated from Georgetown University jazz, swing, and original music Craft Fairs SciCore Academy. and is now an associate at Green- March of Dimes, the leading presented for a Chanukah cele- Crafters’ Marketplace, YWCA tech Capital Advisors. Since its in- bration. The eight-piece ensemble Princeton, John Witherspoon non-profit organization for mater- ception, the event has raised more of clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, nal and infant health, celebrates its School, 217 Walnut Lane, Prince- than $500,000 for the March of [email protected] or 732- violin, bass, drums, and vocals, 75th anniversary and its ongoing ton, 609-497-2100. The annual ju- Dimes. Neeraj Devulapalli, a stu- 952-9021 or visit marchofdimes. was formed in 1998. $12. 2:30 ried craft show showcasing more work to help all babies get a healthy p.m. dent at Princeton Day School, is com/newjersey for information. than 140 professional artisans start in life. With chapters nation- chairing Rangeela this year. from the Northeast exhibiting origi- Pop Music wide and its premier event, March Rangeela will feature dances by Rangeela 12th Anniversary, nal handmade jewelry, pottery, for Babies, the March of Dimes March of Dimes, High School The Official Blues Brothers Re- clothing and other gift items. Cafe local choreographers and music by lunch and homemade baked works to prevent birth defects, pre- Sunil Mungee, an Indian singer. North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, vue, Monroe Township Cultural Plainsboro. Saturday, November Arts Commission, Monroe Mid- goods. Proceeds benefit the Pearl mature birth, and infant mortality. The musical evening will be fol- dle School, 1629 Perrineville Bates Scholarship fund. No stroll- Rangeela dates back to 2001, lowed by an Indian dinner from 23, 4 to 8:30 p.m. All proceeds Road, Monroe, 877-77Click. Per- ers. Handicap-accessible. $8. 10 when it was founded by Rahul Palace of Asia. Ticket prices range benefit the March of Dimes. $20 to formers Wayne Catania and Kier- a.m. to 4 p.m. Bansal, when he was a student at from $20 for students to $100 for $100. 609-448-7620. www. on Lafferty capture the infectious march of dimes.com/ newjersey Continued on following page High School North. Bansal gradu- VIP. 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StePz: Savion Glover NOVEMBER 24 Monday tap dances at McCart- Continued from preceding page er Theater on Satur- November 25 day, November 23. Faith Thanksgiving Service, Windsor- Municipal Meeting Hightstown Area Ministerium, a job. Attendees will have the op- St. Anthony of Padua Roman West Windsor Council, Munici- portunity to record a mock com- Catholic Church, 251 Franklin pal Building, 609-799-2400. mercial. Register. $15. 6:30 to Street, Hightstown. Choirs from www. westwindsornj. org. 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. area churches and synagogues. The speaker is Reverend Lydia Art Singles Nelson, assistant pastor of St. Program in Latin American Stud- Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- Paul’s Lutheran Church in East ies, Princeton University Art fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- Windsor. WHAM is an interfaith Museum, McCormick 106, 609- stown Road, West Windsor, 609- consortium of active clergy per- 258-3788. “Mexican Portraits” 716-8771. Drop in for soups, sons dealing with common prob- presented by Pablo Ortiz Monas- sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee, lems and opportunities facing terio. Noon. and conversation. Register at people of faith. E-mail barbarao- http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. hames@gmail. com for informa- Pop Music tion. 7 p.m. Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Socials Wellness Chorus, 1065 Canal Road, Princ- Princeton Chapter, Gotham City eton, 732-469-3983. New mem- Networking, Eno Terra, Route 27, Energy Medicine 102, Kingston bers are welcome. 7:15 p.m. Kingston, 609-688-9853. Program Wellness, 4446 Route 27, Kings- and lunch. Register. $35. 12:15 ton, 609-468-1286. www. energy- Health p.m. for healing. com. Beginning class. Register. $125. 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 Self Defense for Women, West Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ar- p.m. Windsor-Plainsboro Communi- rangement, Monday Morning ty Education, High School South, Flower and Balloon Company, History 346 Clarksville Road, West Wind- 111 Main Street, Forrestal Village, sor, 609-716-5030. www. ww-p. Plainsboro, 609-520-2005. Regis- Walking Tour, Historical Society org. Learn verbal and physical be- ter. $75 includes $15 of Monday of Princeton, Bainbridge House, havior to deter an attacker. Pre- Morning money, wine, and snacks. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, sented by Life Force USA. Regis- 6 to 8 p.m. 609-921-6748. www. princeton- ter. $45. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. history. org. Two-hour walking tour of downtown Princeton and Princ- Support Group, Families Anony- eton University includes stories mous, Presbyterian Church, 2688 Tuesday about the early history of Prince- Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609- ton, the founding of the University, 414-2776. familiesanonymous. and the American Revolution. $7; org. For relatives and friends con- November 26 $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. cerned about the use of drugs or related behavioral problems. Reg- For Families istration encouraged. 7:30 p.m. Art Literati Pop Music Pet Photos with Santa, Quaker Mental Health Art Exhibit, Gallery at Mercer Bridge Mall, Center Court, lower County College, Communica- Author Event, Labyrinth Books, Rehearsal, Princeton Garden level, 609-799-8177. www. quaker- Support Group, The Push Group, tions Center, West Windsor, 609- 122 Nassau Street Princeton, Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 bridge mall. com. Cats and dogs Saint Mark United Methodist 586-4800, ext. 3589. www. mccc. 609-497-1600. Indira Ganesan, Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, invited. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, edu. “My Mercer: Mercer County author of “As Sweet as Honey: A 888-636-4449. Men of all ages Hamilton Square, 609-213-1585. Photography 2013,” an exhibit Novel.” 6 p.m. and experience levels are invited For men and women with anxiety Shopping News featuring a collective vision of life The Write Space, Princeton Pub- to sing in four-part harmony. The disorders. Free. 7 p.m. in the county. Photographers in- non-profit organization presents at , lic Library, 65 Witherspoon Holiday Bazaar Robbinsville clude Kapu Patel and Jerry Spiel- numerous charities. Free. 7:30 , Pond Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Education Foundation Lectures man of West Windsor. On view to p.m. to 10 p.m. Road Middle School, 150 Pond www. princeton library. org. Work- December 18. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Road, Robbinsville. www. Voice Acting, West Windsor- shop for writers of all levels pre- robbinsville.k12.nj.us. Craft fair, Plainsboro Community Educa- sented by K. Edwin Fritz, an au- Fairs & Festivals musical performances, make and tion, High School South, 346 Dancing thor and an English teacher in a Holiday Walk, Pennington Busi- take crafts, children’s gift shop, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, International Folk Dance, Princ- middle school. 7 p.m. ness and Professional Associa- balloons, Santa, Raven Regiment 609-716-5030. www. ww-p. org. eton Folk Dance, Riverside tion, Main Street, Pennington, March Band parade. Breakfast “Getting Paid to Talk: Making Mon- School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princ- Live Music 609-737-7765. Music, beverages, and lunch will be available. The ey with Your Voice,” an introduc- eton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic danc- and tree lighting kick off festivities. tion to the world of voice overs. Keith Franklin Jazz Group, With- Early Act club will be accepting es of many countries using original erspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon Santa Claus arrives. Holiday tales gently used coats, new gloves, Topics include the basics of get- music. Beginners welcome. Les- at the library. Pennington Dance ting started, working in a studio, Street, Princeton, 609-924-6011. mittens, hats, and scarves. 9 a.m. son followed by dance. No partner 6:30 to 10 p.m. Company performs a holiday to 4 p.m. effective demo production meth- needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. show at 131 Burd Street at 6:45 ods, industry pros and cons to look p.m. Free. 6 p.m. for opportunities, and how to land

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Faith Live Music Evening Prayer, Lutheran Cam- Sarah Copley, Centro Grill, 2360 pus Ministry, Princeton Universi- Route 33, Robbinsville, 609-208- ty Chapel, 609-924-3642. www. 9300. www. centrogrille. com. 7 e American Boychoir Performs taize.fr. Song, scripture, and con- p.m. templative prayer in the spirit of Clifford Adams Trio, The Record the Taize community in France. Collector Store, 358 Farnsworth 7:30 p.m. Avenue, Bordentown, 609-324- Health 0880. www. the-record-collector. com. Jazz night with Carl Bartlett with Canadian Brass this Holiday Holistic Weight Loss, Harvest Jr. Trio. $18. 7:30 p.m. Moon, Healing Arts, 2405 Pen- Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, nington Road, Pennington, 609- 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 737-7217. A gentle approach to 609-924-5555. www. theaandb. anxiety, depression, and weight com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. loss presented by Kristin Martini. 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Refresh- 609-924-8144. www. morven. org. of Princeton Nursery Lands, ton Road, West Windsor, 609-570- ments. Register by E-mail to Holiday trees decorated by area 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston, 3333. www. kelsey theater. net. Mu- 609-683-0483. Walk with Karen November 29 bethe@jfcsonline. org. 10:15 a.m. business, garden clubs, and orga- 7:30 p.m. sical comedy based on the film nizations. $6. First day. On view Linder, president of the associa- “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” tion. Register. Free. 10 a.m. ICKETS ON ALE OW Business Meetings Wednesdays to Sundays through withpresentedT by Canadian Maurer Productions. Brass this SHoliday N ! Sunday, January 5. 11 a.m. to 3 Dance $20. 8 p.m. NJSBDC, 675 Route 1, North p.m. Sports for Causes Brunswick. www. njsbdc. com. The Nutcracker, American Rep- NJSBDC Technology Commer- Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, 5K and One-Mile Walk, Mercer ertory Ballet, McCarter Theater, Art cialization Program, SBIR/STTR 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, County Turkey Trot, Mercer 91 University Place, Princeton, Holiday Studio Tour, Covered Proposal Writing & University 609-924-8144. www. morven. org. County Park, 334 South Post 609-258-2787. www. e mccarter. Bridge American Artisans, Cultural Arts Boychoir Performs Road,Voices West Windsor. of AngelsBenefit for org. Tchaikovsky’s score with a Partnerships. Half-day seminar Tour the restored mansion, galler- Center, Sergeantsville, 609-397- about government contracts re- ies, and gardens before or after Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Jew- cast of more than 100 dancers in- 1535. www. covered bridge- served for small high-tech busi- tea. Register. $20. 1 p.m. ish Family and Children’s Service’s cluding ARB’s professional danc- artisans. com. Self-guided tour of nesses. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kosher Food Pantry, and Beth El ers, ARB trainees, and Princeton mixed media artist studios in Lam- Synagogue in East Windsor. Bring Ballet School students.with $20 to Canadian Brass this Holiday Lectures bertville, Stockton, and Sergeants- a non-perishable food item for $60. “Nutcracker Sweets” will be Lectures Financial Literacy Seminar, Mc- ville areas and guest artists at the TASK.PRINCETON E-mail mercerturkeytrot@ UNIVERSITYheld after the 1 p.m. performance. C HAculturalP center.EL Oil paintings, pot- Seminar, Princeton SCORE, Graw-Hill Federal Credit Union, gmail.com. $25 to $30. 8 a.m. Register by E-mail to nlevecchia@ 120 Windsor Center Drive, East tery, sculpture, stained glass, and South Brunswick Library, 609- arballet. org. 1 and 4:30 p.m. more. Maps available online. Free. 393-0505. “Small Business Windsor, 800-226-6428. www. TurkeySaturday, Trot, Trinity Church, 33 December 14, 2013 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Search Engine Optimization” pre- mcgraw hill fcu. org. Seminar, park- Mercer Street, Princeton, 609- On Stage sented by Liam Quirk, founder of ing, and dinner included. Register 924-2277. 5K run walk race Gallery Tour, Princeton Univer- River City eMarketing. Register. to amacdonald@mc graw hillfcu. through Princeton. Benefits Crisis The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for sity Art Museum, Princeton cam- Ministry of Mercer County, Urban Free.Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. org. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m.Decemberthe Holiday 14,, Off-Broadstreet 2013 pus, 609-258-3788. Short docent- Promise Trenton, Housing Initia- Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- led tour of the museum. Free. , Meeting Princeton PC Users tives of Princeton, and Trenton enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. 12:30 p.m. Group, Lawrence Library, 2751 Children’s Chorus. Donations of Murder mystery comedy by Ken Route 1 South, 609-423-6537. non-perishable7:30 foodp.m. are invited. Ludwig. $29.50 to $31.50 includes Thursday www.7:30 ppcug-nj. org. Free. 7 p.m.p.m. $25 to $35. 8:30 a.m. dessert. 7 p.m. Continued on following page Socials November 28 Networking Event, BNI Ivy League, 100 Overlook Center, Thanksgiving Postal and bank Sunday, December 15, 2013 WestVoices Windsor, 609-919-0944. of holiday. Angels Free. 7 a.m. Jane and Pam Grecsek Jane and Pam Grecsek Voices of Angels Meeting, Rotary Club of Plains- Art Jane and Pam Grecsek boroPRINCETON, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 Tour the Park and Thanksgiving UNIVERSITY CHAPEL South, North Brunswick, 732-398- Dinner, Grounds For Sculpture, 9033. 7:30 p.m. 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www. grounds for- 4:00 p.m. sculpture. org. Admission to the PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CHAPEL park is free with Thanksgiving din- Wednesday ner at Rat’s Restaurant. Register. November 27 $59. Noon to 3:30 p.m. Live Music Sunday,Open Mic NightDecember, Grover’s Mill 15, 2013 Chanukah begins at sunset Home for the Holidays Coffee House, 335 Princeton ICKETS ON ALE OW TICKETS ON SALE NOW ! Municipal Meeting Hightstown Road, West Windsor, TTICKETS ON S SALE N NOW! ! 609-716-8771. www. grovers mill- e American Boychoir Performs West Windsor Planning Board, coffee. com. 7 p.m. e American Boychoir Performs Municipal4:00 building, Room p.m. A, ewith American Canadian Boychoir Brass this Performs Holiday 609-799-2400. www. west wind- Faith withwith Canadian Canadian Brass Brass this this Holiday Holiday sornj. org. 7 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Ser- RICHARDSON AUDITORIUM Dance vice, Princeton Clergy Associa- Sunday,Saturday, December December 14, 2013 15, 2013 Home fortion, Princeton the University Chapel,Holidays Saturday,Saturday, December December 14, 14, 2013 2013 The Nutcracker, American Rep- 609-924-4991. Worship will be led 7:30 p.m. ertory Ballet, McCarter Theater, by members of various faith com- 7:307:30 p.m. p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton, munities. Music by Eric Plutz on VoicesVoices of of Angels Angels 609-258-2787. Tchaikovsky’s organ and an intergenerational VoicesPRINCETON of Angels UNIVERSITY CHAPEL scoreR withICHARDSON a cast of more than 100 community choir will sing. Bring AUa PRINCETONDITORI UNIVERSITYUM CHAPEL dancers including ARB’s profes- non-perishable food item for the PRINCETON UNIVERSITY CHAPEL sional dancers, ARB trainees, and Crisis Ministry of Mercer County to Princeton Ballet School students. give to people in need. Free-will of- 4:00 p.m. Sunday,URCHASE DecemberICKETS 15, 2013 $20 to $60. 7:30 p.m. fering. E-mail reese.hansen@ PSunday,Sunday, December December T 15, online15, 2013 2013 at nassauchurch. org for information 4:00 p.m. DancingURCHASEabout singingICKETS in the choir. 11 a.m. 4:00 p.m. P T Home4:00online p.m.for the Holidays at Newcomer’s Dance, American Food & Dining Home for the Holidays Ballroom, 1523 Parkway Avenue, HomeRICHARDSON for the Holidays AUDITORIUM Ewing, 609-931-0149. www. Thanksgiving Breakfast, Salva- RHomeRICHARDSONICHARDSON for AU theAUDITORIDITORI HolidaysUMUM americanwww.princeton.edu/utickets ball roomco.com. $10. 7 tion Army, 575 East State Street, www.princeton.edu/utickets Fernando Malvar-Ruiz to 9 p.m. Trenton, 609-599-9373. mercer- PURCHASE TICKETS online at Fernando Malvar-Ruiz county salvation armynj. org. Hot PURCHASE TICKETS online at Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- PURCHASE TICKETS online at breakfast will be served. www.princeton.edu/utickets Fernando Malvar-Ruiz try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson 8 to 9 www.princeton.edu/utickets Fernando Malvar-Ruiz Litton-Lodal Music Director a.m. www.princeton.edu/utickets FernandoLitton-Lodal Malvar-Ruiz Music Director Litton-Lodal Music Director Center,or Monument by Drive, calling Prince- 609-258-9220oror by by calling calling 609-258-9220 609-258-9220 Litton-Lodal Music Director ton, 609-924-6763. Instruction fol- oror byby calling calling 609-258-9220 609-258-9220 Litton-Lodal Music Director lowed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 RICHARDSON AUDITORIwww.americanboychoir.orgUM p.m. PURCHASE TICKETS online at www.princeton.edu/utickets Fernando Malvar-Ruiz or by calling 609-258-9220 Litton-Lodal Music Director 26 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Comic Politics: The Capitol Steps perform at Stuart NOVEMBER 29 Country Day School on Saturday, November 23, as Continued from preceding page part of a fundraiser for the Princeton Senior Re- source Center. Dancing Friday Night Social, American Ballroom, 1523 Parkway Avenue, Outdoor Action Street, Princeton, following the Ewing, 609-931-0149. $15. 8 to 11 second performance. Register by A Day at the Farm, Terhune Or- p.m. E-mail to nlevecchia@arballet. chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Law- org. 1 and 4:30 p.m. Folk Dance, Princeton Folk renceville, 609-924-2310. www. Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- terhune orchards.com. Hot mulled The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, wine, wagon rides, pony rides, ex- College of New Jersey, Kendall 609-912-1272. Beginners wel- plore the farm, visit the barnyard Hall, Ewing, 609-397-7616. www. come. Lesson followed by dance. animals, choose a Christmas tree. roxey ballet. com. Holiday tradition No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 Wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. directed by Mark Roxey. $15 to p.m. Fruit, baked good, and gift boxes $50. 3 p.m. available in the farm store. 9 a.m. Classical Music to 5 p.m. On Stage Lacombe Leads Concerto for Or- The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for chestra, New Jersey Symphony the Holiday, Off-Broadstreet Orchestra, Richardson Auditori- Theater, 5 South Greenwood Av- um, Princeton University, 800-AL- Saturday enue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. LEGRO. www. njsymphony. org. Murder mystery comedy by Ken Highlight Tour, Princeton Univer- Faith Works by Liebermann, Ravel, and November 30 Ludwig. $29.50 to $31.50 includes sity Art Museum, Princeton cam- Bartok. Adam Golka on piano. $20 dessert. 7 p.m. pus, 609-258-3788. artmuseum. Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Insti- to $82. 8 p.m. princeton. edu. Free. 2 p.m. tute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, Monty Python’s Spamalot, 732-604-4135. www. bvisc. org. Kelsey Theater, Mercer Com- Live Music N THe PoTLIGHT Dancing Discussion, meditation, and Indi- I S : munity College, 1200 Old Tren- an vegetarian luncheon. Register Marshall Crenshaw, The Record ton Road, West Windsor, 609-570- Jersey Jumpers, Central Jersey by E-mail to princeton@bviscs. Saturday Trolley Tours 3333. www. kelsey theater. net. Mu- Collector Store, 358 Farnsworth Dance Society, Unitarian Church, org. 2 p.m. Avenue, Bordentown, 609-324- Through Saturday, December 28, sical comedy based on the film 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 0880. $20. 7:30 p.m. hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” 609-945-1883. www. central- Chanukah Celebration, Chabad Guests see the homes and hang- presented by Maurer Productions. jersey dance. org. Swing, jitterbug, of the Windsors, McCaffrey’s, Peter Tork and Shoe Suede outs of Einstein, Oppenheimer, F. $20. 8 p.m. and lindy hop. Lesson followed by Southfield Shopping Center, West Blues, Randy Now’s Man Cave, Scott Fitzgerald, and countless ty- an open dance. $12. No partners Windsor, 609-448-9369. www. Open Arts Stage Theater, 146 coons. $15 per person. Pre-pay Art needed. Beginners welcome. 7 chabad windsor. com. Menorah Route 130 South, Bordentown, online at www.princetontourcom- Car Parade ends at McCaffrey’s in , p.m. 609-424-3766. www. mancavenj. pany.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday Studio Tour Covered Princeton. Chanukah party will be com. Note location. $25. 8 p.m. Bridge Artisans, Cultural Arts held there. 7 p.m. Center, Sergeantsville, 609-397- Literati Comedy 20th Reunion 1535. Self-guided tour of mixed New Authors Night, Barnes & Health media artist studios in Lambert- Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, Robert Kelly, Catch a Rising Star, ville, Stockton, and Sergeantsville 609-716-1570. www. bn. com. Blood Drive, American Red Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie West Windsor-Plainsboro High 7 , Salt Creek areas and guest artists at the cul- Cross, Central Jersey Donor Cen- Center, West Windsor, 609-987- School, Class of 1993 p.m. Grille, Forrestal Village, Plains- tural center. Oil paintings, pottery, ter, 707 Alexander Road, West 8018. www. catch arising star. com. boro, 609-716-5050. www. sculpture, stained glass, and Windsor, 800-448-3543. 7 a.m. to Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Classical Music computerhelpnj.com/wwphs93. more. Maps available online. Free. 2 p.m. Homecoming Concert, Opera Uncle Floyd, Sarcasm Comedy, $99 includes buffet dinner, wine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Basic CPR Skills Course, Center Tavern on the Lake, 101 North Project, Saint Andrew’s Church, beer, a DJ, and appetizers. Regis- Art Exhibit, Lawrence Art and 50 York Street, Lambertville, 908- for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Main Street, Hightstown, ter online. 7 to 9 p.m. Frame Gallery, 2495 Route 1, Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, 732-SARCASM. www. sarcasm- 268-1264. Opera arias, duets, and Lawrenceville. Meet the artists, art songs. $15. 8 p.m. Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www. comedy. com. New comedy club Dance Bill and Helene Plank. Bill’s land- relaxation andhealing. com. Learn hosted by Steve Trevelise. Regis- , scape paintings depict real and skills to save a life with Joydeep ter. $20 for show. 8 p.m. The Nutcracker American Rep- Live Music , McCarter Theater, imagined places. Helene creates Paul. Register. $60. 10 a.m. ertory Ballet Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk 91 University Place, Princeton, wearable art, jewelry, knitted win- For Families ter accessories,a dn mosaics. The Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Law- Wellness 609-258-2787. www. mccarter. renceville, 609-896-5995. www. Tree Lighting, Palmer Square, On artists met at Mercer Community org. Tchaikovsky’s score with a all about jazz. com. Solo jazz guitar. Multilevel Yoga Class, Center for the Green, 800-644-3489. www. cast of more than 100 dancers in- College and married in 1980. 10 6 to 9 p.m. Relaxation and Healing, 666 palmer square. com. Princeton cluding ARB’s professional danc- a.m. to 5 p.m. Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, High School Choir, Holiday Brass, ers, ARB trainees, and Princeton Artful Adventures, Princeton TJ Nix and Paul Plumeri, The Re- Plainsboro, 609-306-2618. www. and Santa. Strolling musicians Ballet School students. $20 to University Art Museum, Prince- cord Collector Store, 358 Farn- relaxation andhealing. com. Ex- from 6 to 8 p.m. Rain or shine. $60. “Celebrate the Legacy” re- ton campus, 609-258-3788. Fam- sworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609- plore breathing, centering, asa- Free. 4:45 p.m. ception at Nassau Club, 6 Mercer ily fun. Free. 10:30 a.m. 324-0880. www. the-record- nas, mental focus, and guided collector. com. “Blues in Disguise.” meditation with Brian Critchley. $15. 7:30 p.m. Bring your own mat. Register. $15. Al Grigg, It’s a Grind Coffee 8 a.m. The Paint Barn Flooring House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www. History and Decorating Center its agrind. com. Acoustic pop. 8 to Holiday Trolley Tours, Princeton 10 p.m. Tour Company, Downtown Princ- Bob Smith Organ Trio, Spigola eton, 609-902-3637. www. just like the real thing...only better Ristorante, 3817 Crosswicks- princeton tour company. com. Intro- just like the real thing...only better Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, duction to Princeton history, view DrawingDrawing inspiration inspiration from the from beauty, the beauty, texture, texture, and complexity and complexity of real of real 609-585-5255. www. spigola. net. the homes and hangouts of Albert wood andwood stone, and Mannington’s stone, Mannington’s advanced, advanced, award winning award winning technology technology Tommy Burrows on drums, Tom- Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Grover capturescaptures all the details.all the details. Visually V isuallystunning, stunning, our Laminate our Laminate ﬂoors are ﬂoors are my Pass on Hammond organ, and Cleveland, TS Eliot, Robert Op- incrediblyincredibly realistic, realistic, durable, durable, and easy and to easy maintain to maintain and install. and install. Bob Smith on guitar and vocals. penheimer, and more. Hourly 8:30 p.m. tours. Register. $15. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. D*Luxe the Band, Sticky Wicket, Independence Plaza, 2465 South Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-439- um, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 0007. www. stickywicketgrill. com. 609-924-8144. www. morven. org. Six member high energy band with Holiday trees decorated by area two female front singers perform business, garden clubs, and orga- dance hits and vocal harmonies. nizations. $6. On view Wednes- 9:30 p.m. days to Sundays through Sunday, January 5. Noon to 4 p.m. Good Causes Outdoor Action Brunch with Santa, Children’s Home Society of New Jersey, A Day at the Farm, Terhune Or- Notre Dame High School, 601 chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Law- Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence, renceville, 609-924-2310. www. Restoration Collection and Diamond Bay 609-915-7774. www. chsofnj. org. terhune orchards.com. Hot mulled $ 39 Christmas carols, games, holiday wine, wagon rides, pony rides, ex- SALE 3 crafts, a performance by the auxil- plore the farm, visit the barnyard iary, and Santa. Holiday bazaar animals, choose a Christmas tree. features homemade crafts and Wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Revolution Plank and Revolution Tile baked good. Refreshments and Fruit, baked good, and gift boxes RestorationRestoration Collection Collection available in the farm store. Sawmill HickorySawmill Hickory goody bags. $5 benefits the infant 9 a.m. $ 09 Nautral Nautral foster care program. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. SALE 3 and noon. Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, October 21 through December 12th Comedy Princeton, 609-638-6552. Three- RetailerRetailer Imprint Imprint Robert Kelly Vinny Pastore, mile walk on the towpath. Bad WWW.THEPAINTBARN.COM Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. mannington.commannington.com 1.800.356.6787 1.800.356.6787 gency, 102 Carnegie Center, West ©Floor Designs©Floor Copyrighted Designs Copyrighted by Mannington by Mannington Mills, Inc. ®©™Mannington Mills, Inc. ®©™Mannington Mills, Inc. 2013 Mills, Inc. 2013 Family Nature Programs, New Windsor, 609-987-8018. www. Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro catch arising star. com. Register. Open 7 Days: 4018 Quakerbridge Road Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Mon-Weds 7:30am-6:00pm $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www. Thurs-Fri 7:30am-7:00pm Mercerville, NJ 08619 njaudubon. org. “Building a Sur- Sat 9:00am-5:00pm • Sun 10:00am-5:00pm 609/587-0900 • Fax 609/587-0546 vival Shelter.” Register. $5. 2:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 27 Art Meets History in Plainsboro’s ‘Voices and Faces’ Exhibit

lainsboro Public Library unveils an Pexhibit showcasing written and visual arts produced in a series of workshops attended by Plainsboro residents. “Voices & Faces of Plainsboro” explores and preserves memories of long-time and recent township residents, rendering a portrait of a diverse and vibrant community. The exhibit is on view from Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, January 5. A gallery reception will be held Sunday, December 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Developed by library staff member Julie Donaldson, a West Windsor resident, the voices components of the exhibit features essays and poetry from workshops in which writers used their senses (hearing, seeing, smelling) to help define specific memories. Workshops were facilitated by Eloise Bruce, a writer, poet, teaching artist, and a member of the Cool Women Po- ets. A videotaped interview of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jeffers III, long-time Plainsboro residents, touches on the founding of Plainsboro and its library, as well as the history of the Walker Gordon dairy farm. It is the hope of the library staff that people will view this collection and be inspired to contribute Faces: Participants in the their stories to the project in the future. Who Am I workshop, above, With the support of many Plainsboro included Bhavishya Banda, artists, staff member Donna Senopoulos developed the Faces workshops, which front left, Sanjana Chimal- helped residents share life stories through adinne, Alexander Yung, and both visual arts and the written word. Liz Srilaasya Rayini; and Ar- Adams, a long-time supporter of library nitha Nayana Nuti, back left, programs, led adult participants through Shreyansh Pradhan, Mug- the creation of a pictorial journal that focused on one important aspect of their life. desh Pandkar, and Keerthi Maria Pisano, printmaker and book de- Karri. At right, a panel of self signer, conducted a “Who Am I?” journal- portraits created by resi- ing workshop with elementary school dents. children and incorporated collage images with the children’s poetry. Tamara Woronczuk, former art teach- architect and former resident Pablo Ries- er at Cranbury Elementary School, contra. ducted a workshop where artists and non- “Voices & Faces of Plainsboro” inter- artists created multiple small self portraits. views and images will eventually be ar- The 90-plus resulting images are arranged chived and made available to the public in grids on large panels, creating an array online. of township “faces.” Included on panels are portraits of residents Mr. and Mrs. Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Li- Kip Luther, as well as the late Priscilla brary, 9 Van Doren Street. Sunday, De- Stitt, another founding member of the li- cember 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Opening reception brary. The latter images are painted or col- for “Voices and Faces of Plainsboro,” an laged by contributing artists Tatiana Sou- exhibit that explores and preserves memo- gakova, Rajneesh Kaur, and Vimala ries of longtime and recent township resi- Arunachalam. The exhibit will include dents, rendering a portrait of a diverse and self portraits from the collections of pro- vibrant community. On view to January 5. fessional Plainsboro artists, as well as a 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/ plains- portrait of Mrs. Jeffers painted by artist/ boro

Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour Company, Witherspoon and Nassau streets, 609- 902-3637. www. princeton tour company. Sunday com. $20. 8 p.m. Shopping News December 1 Holiday Gift Sale, West Windsor Li- brary, 333 North Post Road, 609-799- Dance 0462. www. mcl.org. Holiday themed books, framed artwork, pottery, and more The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, College of priced at $1 and up. Benefit for programs New Jersey, Kendall Hall, Ewing, 609- for adults and children. Daily through De- 397-7616. www. roxey ballet.com. Holiday cember 23. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. tradition directed by Mark Roxey. $15 to $50. 3 p.m. Small Business Saturday, LocalChat Box, Tre Piani, Forrestal Center, 120 On Stage Rockingham Row, Plainsboro, 732-406- 3365. localchatbox.com. Magic acts pre- The Game’s Afoot or Holmes for the sented by Magic Mike. Vendors with gifts, Holiday, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 photos with Santa (bring your own cam- South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, era), and more. Free kid meal with pur- 609-466-2766. www. off-broad street. chase of an adult meal at Tre Piani. Free com. Murder mystery comedy by Ken admission. Hot chocolate, cider, and Ludwig. $29.50 to $31.50 includes des- snacks at Monday Morning Flowers. 3 to sert. 1 p.m. 6 p.m. Monty Python’s Spamalot, Kelsey The- ater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Singles Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609- Dance Party and Social, Professional 570-3333. www. kelsey theater.net. Musi- and Business Singles Network, Holiday cal comedy based on the film “Monty Py- Inn, 100 Independence Way, Monmouth thon and the Holy Grail” presented by Junction, 610-384-5544. Salsa instruc- Maurer Productions. $20. 2 p.m. tion for beginners and intermediate level dancers. No partner needed. For ages 40 to 60 plus. Cash bar. $15. 6:45 p.m. Continued on following page 28 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Highlight Tour, Princeton Univer- sity Art Museum, Princeton cam- DECEMBER 1 pus, 609-258-3788. artmuseum. princeton. edu. Free. 2 p.m. Continued from preceding page Live Music A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609- Jazzy Sundays, Hopewell Valley 258-2787. www. mccarter. org. Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pen- Holiday classic by Charles Dick- nington, 609-737-4465. www. ens. $20 to $60. 7:30 p.m. hopewell valley vineyards. com. Wine by the glass or bottle and Family Theater cheese platters are available. Wendy Zoffer performs. 2 to 5 Disney Junior Live on Tour: Pi- p.m. rate and Princess Adventure, Sun National Bank Center, Ham- Benefit Galas ilton Avenue at Route 129, Tren- ton, 800-298-4200. www. Festival of Trees Holiday Party, comcasttix.com. $25 to $90. 1, 4, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton and 7 p.m. Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www. morven. org. Preview the Film museum’s 13 galleries decorated for the holidays by local business- Observance of World AIDS Day, es, garden clubs, and non-profit Princeton University Art Muse- organizations. Cocktails and hors um, McCormick 101, 609-258- d’oeuvres will be served. Register. 3788. artmuseum. princeton. edu. $75. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Derek Jarman’s “Blue.” 2 p.m. Art Food & Dining Wine Tastings, Working Dog Holiday Studio Tour, Covered Winery, 610 Windsor-Perrineville Bridge Artisans, Cultural Arts Road, East Windsor, 609-371- Italian Nativity Displays, Doro- Center, Sergeantsville, 609-397- 6000. www. workingdogwinerynj. thea’s House, 120 John Street, A Chanukah Concert: The Arts Council of Princeton 1535. www. covered bridge- com. Tasting room open. 11 a.m. Princeton, 609-924-8275. www. artisans. com. Self-guided tour of to 6 p.m. dorotheas house.org. “Presepe presents the Klez Dispensers on Sunday, November 24. mixed media artist studios in Lam- Napoletano” presented by Anita Members include, from left, Adrian Banner, piano; Amy bertville, Stockton, and Sergeants- History Sanseverino focuses on the tradi- Zakar, violin; Ben Holmes, trumpet; Susan Watts, vo- ville areas and guest artists at the tion of displaying a three-dimen- cultural center. Oil paintings, pot- Walking Tour, Historical Society sional scene of figures and ani- cals and trumpet; Alex Kontorovich, a 1997 graduate of tery, sculpture, stained glass, and of Princeton, Bainbridge House, mals surrounding the Christmas WW-P High School, clarinet; Heather Chriscaden Ver- more. Maps available online. Free. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, manger. Bring a refreshment to 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 609-921-6748. www. princeton- share. Free. 5 p.m. sace, bass; David Licht, drums (not pictured, replacing history. org. Two-hour walking tour Gregg Mervine); and Audrey Betsy Welber, saxophone. Art Exhibit, PEAC Fitness, 1440 of downtown Princeton and Princ- Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609- eton University. $7; $4 for ages 6 Outdoor Action 883-2000. www. peac health- to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. A Day at the Farm, Terhune Or- fitness. com. First day of artwork chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Law- Art featuring hand-carved works by renceville, 609-924-2310. www. Lectures , Jeff Gottfried of Delaware River terhune orchards.com. Hot mulled Monday Plainsboro Artists’ Group , 9 Van Wood Carving. On view to Decem- Lecture in Song, Princeton Pub- wine, wagon rides, pony rides, ex- Plainsboro Public Library Doren Street, 609-275-2897. ber 31. 10 a.m. lic Library, 65 Witherspoon plore the farm, visit the barnyard December 2 www. lmxac. org/ plains boro. Paint- Street, 609-924-8822. www. animals, choose a Christmas tree. Art Exhibit, Gourgaud Gallery, 23 ers, sculptors, mixed media art- princeton library. org. “Overview of Wine tasting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. North Main Street, Cranbury, 609- ists, and photographers meet to Richard Rodgers and Oscar Ham- Fruit, baked good, and gift boxes 395-0900. Opening reception for exchange ideas and connect with merstein II” a musical program available in the farm store. 9 a.m. Recycling “Art in the Park.” On view to De- presented by Fred Miller, a pianist, each other. 6:30 p.m. cember 30. 1 to 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Plainsboro Curbside Recycling, singer, and narrator. Free. 3 p.m. Public Works Department, 609- 799-0099. 7 a.m.

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Free. 7:30 p.m. “Cultivating passionatefor the learners future” p.m. North vs. South Swimming, 609- forfor the the future” future” 716-5000, ext. 5134. At North. 4 Pop Music Faith p.m. Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Menorah Lighting, New Jersey, Art Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 State House, Trenton. Dignitaries Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, www.princetonjuniorschool.org and community leaders. Refresh- Lecture: Gregg Bordowitz, Princ- 888-636-4449. Men of all ages www.princetonjuniorschool.orgwww.princetonjuniorschool.org ments. 3 p.m. eton University Art Museum, and experience levels are invited www.princetonjuniorschool.org Menorah Lighting, Palmer McCormick 101, 609-258-3788. In to sing in four-part harmony. Free. Square, North Hulfish Plaza, 800- honor of the museum’s exhibition 7:30 to 10 p.m. 644-3489. www. palmer square. Felix Gonzalez-Torres: “Untitled.” com. Hot latkes, donuts, and Cha- Reception follows. 5:30 p.m. www.princetonjuniorschool.orgContinued on following page nukah gelt. Rain or shine. Free. 5 p.m. www.princetonjuniorschool.org Health Explosive Child, Family Support Organization, 3535 Quaker- bridge Road, Suite 400, Hamilton, 609-586-1200. www. mercerfso. org. Workshop based on Dr. Ross Greene’s book, “The Explosive Child.” Child supervision available. Register by E-mail to info@ Traditions mercerfso. org. Free. 10 a.m. Universal First Aid, West Wind- sor-Plainsboro Community Ed- Join us for a multicultural showcase of festivals, ucation, High School South, 346 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, celebrations, and holidays from around the world! 609-716-5030. www. ww-p. org. Signs and symptoms of injuries, wounds, and illness. Presented by Life Force USA. Register. $50. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monthly Meeting, Compassion- TH ate Friends, Capital Health Sys- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 tem, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. www. tcf mercer. org. Meeting to assist families toward the positive 1:30PM TO 4:30PM resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others RECREATION & CULTURAL CENTER be supportive. 7 p.m. Support Group, Families Anony- 641 PLAINSBORO ROAD PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536 mous, Presbyterian Church, 2688 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609- 414-2776. familiesanonymous. FREE ADMISSION org. For relatives and friends concerned about the use of drugs or related behavioral problems. Reg- istration encouraged. 7:30 p.m. Mental Health Music • Dance • Folk Crafts • Displays Support Group, The Push Group, Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hands-on Activities For Kids Hamilton Square, 609-213-1585. For men and women with anxiety disorders. Free. 7 p.m. Traditional Holiday Food Wellness Boot Camp, Healthy and Fit, 27 Holiday Presentations and More! Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 877-454-9991. www. healthy and- fitbootcamp. com. Register. 6:30 We invite you to participate in our cultural fashion show. a.m. Perinatal Loss Bereavement Please wear traditional clothing. Support Group, Princeton HealthCare System, Community Education & Outreach Center, 731 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 888-897-8979. www. prince ton- hcs. org. Peer to peer support for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, and early infant death. 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Please visit TheShoppesAtHamilton.com for complete driving directions. NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 31 In Town Call for Artists West Windsor Arts Council Hopewell Valley Arts Council presents art classes for students of seeks artists, painters, sculptors, all ages. Early bird registration Opportunities craftsmen, multi-media artists, and ends on Monday, December 16. other creative people to join the Register at www. westwindsorarts. “Hopewell Valley Stampede” and org or call 609-716-1931. Crisis Ministry of Mercer November 22, to Tuesday, Decem- anxiety, bipolar disorders, and the submit proposals for embellishing, “Creative Design Techniques” County seeks food and volunteers ber 24. Adopt an Angel for Christ- full spectrum of traumatic disor- adorning, and otherwise decorat- presented by Sejal Krishnan, a tex- for its annual “CAN-U-Copia” mas is a gift program that matches ders. The program is located at ing the fiberglass oxen that will tile designer, encourages children event during the Thanksgiving sea- donators with a child from the com- 1000 Herrontown Road, Princeton. roam the Hopewell Valley in the to solve problems as they work son. The community effort helps munity. Visit www. salvationarmy- Visit www. princetonhouse.org or fall of 2014. from a concept to create an image fill the shelves of the nonprofit or- nj. org or call 609-599-9373. call 888-437-1610 for information. The public art exhibit is expect- ganization’s three food pantries and then transfer it to an object. Trees for Troops is a program to Call for Photos ed to transform into an open air mu- Krishnan is also teaching “Creative and raises awareness and funds to provide Christmas trees to U.S. seum of one-of-a-kind, life-sized Painting Techniques” for adults support hunger prevention. troops and military families in con- D&R Greenway and Princeton oxen sculptures, painted and em- who want to explore painting. Yes We CAN! will conduct a junction with the National Christ- Photography Club invite high bellished by artists of all ages, “Brazilian Zouk for All” is pre- food drive at West Windsor Farm mas Tree Association, the New Jer- school students to submit digital backgrounds, and interests. The sented by Marie Alonzo Snyder, a Market on Saturday, November 23. sey Christmas Tree Grower’s Asso- images expressing the seasons for decorated oxen will graze in public dancer and choreographer from Visit www. thecrisisministry. org, or ciation, and FedEx. Donations may “SeasonScapes,” an annual juried places throughout Hopewell Valley West Windsor. The dance style call 609-396-9355 for information. be made at www.treesfortroops. org exhibition. The photograph, show- including streets, parks, business class incorporates wheelchair Mercer County Community or by purchasing trees to donate at ing a season or transition between sites, and schools in Pennington, bound dancers along side their College has announced the launch FedEx Freight trailer drop loca- seasons, may be digitally manipu- Hopewell,, Titusville, and more. standing peers. of American Honors, a selective tions across the nation during Trees lated or unaltered. Judges will be Artists must register by Tues- “In the Style of the Masters” two-year program that offers stu- for Troops Weekend, December 6 Carl Geisler, president of the Princ- day, December 17, and design sub- presented by Aparajita “Pooja” dents seeking bachelor’s degrees to 8. Another location is Keris Tree eton Photography Club; and Diana missions are due by Friday, Janu- Sen, an artist from West Windsor, an opportunity to complete their Farm & Christmas Shop at 848 Moore, curator of D&R Green- ary 17. Selected artists will have incorporates art history with prac- first two years at a community col- Route 524, Allentown. way’s galleries. Deadline is Friday, from March to June to complete his tice. Students will analyze and dis- lege at a reduced cost. The program February 14. Visit www. dr- or her oxen. Submissions are open cuss the works of masters and then begins in the fall of 2014. Visit Call for Film greenway. org. to all artists from the acclaimed to create their own artwork using the AmericanHonors. org or E-mail ad- Princeton Public Library in- Call for Art the amateur, and designs can be masters’ techniques and materials. [email protected]. vites student filmmakers, ages 12 created individually or as teams. More classes for the young in- to 24, to submit entries to the Princ- Monmouth County Arts Each design that is chosen will re- clude “Intro to Painting,” “Art Good Causes eton Environmental Film Festival Council seeks art for the annual ju- ceive an honorarium of $750. Visit Sampler,” and “Fabric Works,” a Tender Hearts is conducting its short video contest. The contest ried art exhibition to be held at the www. hvartscouncil.org. sewing and design class. holiday drive for military families seeks videos that focus on sustain- Monmouth Museum. The competi- “Capoiera,” a Brazilian art form. at McGuire Air Force and Fort Dix ability, its related topics, and the tion is open to all artists world- Seeking Playwrights Classes are at the West Windsor Military bases. The collection is for lives of the filmmakers. Selected wide age 17 and over. All artwork Premiere Stages, the profes- Arts Center at 952 Alexander Road, toys for infants to 10-year-old chil- videos will be showcased at the entered must be the artist’s original sional theater company in resi- West Windsor. dren as well as items for Christmas PEFF and one grand prize winner creations completed within the last dence at Kean University, is ac- Monday Morning Flower and dinner. Donations, may be deliv- will receive a GoPro Camera. The five years, and must not have been cepting submissions for the 10th Balloon Company is collecting ered to Tender Hearts, 320 Scully deadline is Thursday, December 5. exhibited in past Monmouth Mu- annual play festival. Seeking un- food donations for three local food Avenue, Hamilton. Deadline is Videos will be judged on their seum exhibitions. Submission fee produced scripts for developmen- centers during the next few weeks. Wednesday, December 18. creativity and originality. They is $20 per piece entered (with a tal and production opportunities to limit of four). four playwrights born or living in Bring in three or more items to do- Grounds For Sculpture is join- should be no longer than three min- Artwork will be considered in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylva- nate and receive $5 of Monday ing with Jersey Cares for the an- utes. Submit YouTube or Vimeo all media through online submis- nia, or Connecticut. Deadline is Morning Money. Donations will nual Jersey Cares Coat Drive. This link to princetonlibrary. org/ sion of digital jpeg images only. Wednesday, January 15. The focus benefit Plainsboro Food Pantry, year’s goal is to collect and distrib- PEFFshorts. Contact Susan Con- Selected artwork must be wired, is on scripts that tackle social and South Brunswick Food Pantry, and ute more than 60,000 winter coats lon at sconlon@princetonlibrary. framed (if media applicable), and political issues and challenge the Bentley Community Services. One to those in need in New Jersey. org or Jessica Santos at jmsantos@ ready to hang. Painted, gallery- audience to re-examine the world collection location is Forrestal Vil- Grounds For Sculpture will have princeton.edu. wrapped canvas is acceptable. Art- around them. No fee to enter the lage in Plainsboro. Visit www. a collection box in the visitors’ cen- For Girls Only works must be no more than 7 feet competition. Visit www. kean. edu/ send ing smiles. com or call 609- ter and encourages guests to bring 520-2005. Princeton House Behavioral in height and able to fit through a premierestages/play.asp. their gently used winter coats to do- standard door. Pedestals must be MCCC’s 2013 Kelsey Review nate. Donors will receive a free Health initiated a program recently for girls age 13 to 18 who are provided by artists for all three-di- Volunteer Please features 22 works of fiction, poetry, guest pass to the sculpture park to mensional entries (when appropri- and art by 17 contributors who live, be used for a return visit. Grounds dealing with mood and behavioral Drumthwacket Foundation is issues. The program, Supporting ate). Entered and accepted work looking for volunteer docents to work, or study in Mercer County. For Sculpture is located at 18 Fair- cannot be substituted. All work Free copies are available at public grounds Road, Hamilton. Visit Adolescent Girls Emotionally lead weekly tours of Drumthwack- (SAGE), program provides a sup- must be available for the duration et, the official residence of the libraries. Writing contributors in- www. groundsfor sculpture. org. of the exhibition. clude Ken Jaworowski of Prince- Deadline is Friday, February 7. portive environment for girls to ex- Governor of New Jersey. Docents plore development issues that are The juror is Stacy Smith, man- educate the public and students ton Junction and Gwen Jones and The Salvation Army seeks vol- ager of publications and communi- Lavinia Kumar of Plainsboro. unique to girls as they transition about the house, its rich history, unteers and donations during the into young adulthood. cations at Zimmerli Art Museum at and contents. Docents work on av- The deadline for submissions holiday season. Adopt a Kettle pro- Rutgers University, New Bruns- for the 2014 edition is Thursday, SAGE is designed to help girls erage two Wednesdays per month grams, located at 55 locations in develop healthy communication wick. Deadline is Friday, Decem- and occasional weekends. E-mail May 15. E-mail Kelsey.review@ central New Jersey, needs volun- ber 6. Contact Catherine Clark at mccc.edu or visit www. mccc.edu skills and positive self-esteem and your letter of interest to info@ teers to ring the bell from Friday, to reduce symptoms of depression, 732-224-1989 or cclark@ mon- drumthwacket.org. for information. mouthmuseum.org.

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his is the season for annual pro- Tductions of “The Nutcracker” — and audiences have their choice mel's music of shows in the West Windsor- quality music lessons for all ages Plainsboro area. While every production of the Nutcracker ballet is different, each has Clara, the Nut- • piano • saxophone cracker Prince, the Mouse King, • guitar • oboe Mother Ginger, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and the Land of Sweets. • drums • trumpet Competitive Some productions are narrated, Pricing • violin • voice, etc. which makes it a nice introduction to ballet for young children. The Nutcracker, based on “The Nutcracker of Nuremberg” by Al- Qualified exander Dumas, is an adaptation of Sign Up Today Teachers “The Nutcracker and the Mouse and Receive a King” by E.T.A. Hoffmann. Tchai- kovsky was commissioned to write FREE Gift! the music for the ballet in 1891, and the world premiere was in 1892 at the Mariinsky Theater of Russia. It was not performed in the United 55 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. Hours: M - Thur. 4 - 9PM States until 1940. Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Sat 10AM - 3PM “The Nutcracker Suite” will be presented by the West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company on 609-897-0033 Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, at Grover Middle School in West Windsor. Children and adults will delight in the narrated version of the clas- Ballerinas: Rebecca Schwartz, left, dances the role sic tale of a young girl’s journey to of the Sugar Plum Fairy; and Nicole McCarthy danc- the Land of the Snow and the Land es the role of Clara in West Windsor Plainsboro e of the Sweets. The music of Tchai- Dance Company’s production. They are both seniors kovsky highlights a choreographed at High School North. Holiday production that features ballet, pointe, lyric, jazz, tap, and hip hop. West Windsor dancers include The current version of Nut- urday, December 7, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Craft ShoweSydney Abitanto, Ava Barbrow, cracker is choreographed by artis- 50th anniversary performance with Regan Blessing, Alexa Bronstein, tic director Douglas Martin with Tchaikovsky’s score. $35 to $45. One Of The Area’s Largest Craft Shows Kayla Chait, Anna Che, Lona additional choreography by resi- 609-948-8400. www.arballet.org Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:30am-3:30 pm Chugh, Winnie Coen, Callia Cor- dent choreographer Mary Barton. The Nutcracker, American $1 Admission - Charitable Donation dasco, Faith Falkowitz, Julia Fe- A new growing Christmas tree de- Repertory Ballet, State Theater, lice, Mia Ferri, Caroline Foley, signed by Carl Sprague makes its West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South 15 Livingston Avenue, New Bruns- Sarah Glickson, Kyleigh Hillsdon, stage debut. 346 Clarksville Rood • West Windsor, NJ 08550 wick. Saturday and Sunday, De- Diya Hundiwala, Isabel Josephson, Costumed dancers will also ap- No Strollers Please cember 21 and 22, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Over Eve Kavalov, Lula Kavalov, Court- pear at ARB’s annual “Nutcracker 50th anniversary performance with To: ______200 ney Kobus, Jamie Kobus, Kelsey Sweets” party on November 29 at Tchaikovsky’s score. $37 to $57. Kobus, Julia Kozakowski, Court- 3:15 p.m. at McCarter Theater. 732-246-7469. www.arballet.org From: ______Date & Time:Tables ______ney Kraft, Lauren Kuczmarski, So- There will be homemade treats; nia Lackey, Georgia Lager, Jessica tea, coffee, and hot cocoa served in Alborada Spanish Dance The- Here is a proof of your ad, scheduled to run ______. Lewinson, Charlotte Lichenstein, china teacups; story time; and free ater, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Please check it thoroughly and pay special attention to the following: Kimberly Litzinger, and Olivia photos with costumed characters. County Community College, Lluberes. Tickets for “Nutcracker Sweets” 1200 Old Trenton Road, West (Your check mark will tell us it’s okay) Also, Casey McElroy, Kelly are sold separately from perfor- Windsor. Sunday, December 15, 2 McElroy, William McElroy, mance tickets. and 7 p.m. “El Sueno” (The Dream) Heather Muniz, Olivia Muniz, ARB’s “Celebrate the Legacy” is an adaptation of the Nutcracker K Phone number K Fax number K Address K ExpirationSanjana Date Musafir, Aditi Nayak, reception at the Nassau Club on with dances from Spain and Latin Hope Pandolpho, Julia Perl, Ruth Saturday, November 30, at 7 p.m. America cultures, live music, and Perl, Sophie Pirrera, Amanda presents an opportunity for ARB professional dancers. $18. 609- Popovic, Olivia Popovic, Amanda and Princeton Ballet School sup- 570-3333. www.kelsey theatre. Porada, Rachel Porada, Christine porters, alumni, and current danc- net Rexroad, Josephine Ryan, Grace ers and their families to mingle, re- The Nutcracker, Kelsey The- Sawyers, Rebecca Schwartz, Kaila connect, and reminisce. ater, Mercer County Community Shah, Nikita Simhadri, Pia Singh, West Windsor dancers include College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Corinne Smith, Jeanette Smith, Zarah Danika Mendoza, Nicole West Windsor. Friday, Saturday, Shannon Smith, Anna Stults, Abi- Potenza, Patrizia Galati, Clara and Sunday, December 20 to 22, 7 gail Tattle, Kelsey Tattle, Sydney Nevers, Nora Weiss, Kylie Zhou, p.m. New Jersey Youth Ballet Tattle, Trieu Tran, Regina Trevino, Lily Zhu, Caroline Galati, Isabella transports the audience to the Land Rachel Trokenheim, Paloma Villo- Markey, and Connor Kraft. of the Sweets. Fully narrated ver- ta, Anika Vincent, Alex Vogel, Pe- Plainsboro dancers include Cate sion of the classic ballet. $16. 609- ter Wilityer, Roni Wilityer, and Bashore, Marian Farrell, Kaila 570-3333. www.kelsey theatre. Ryan Wilityer. Jones, Utku Ozdemir, Camille net. Plainsboro dancers include Redmond, Calla Song, and Sophia Katherine Antos, Prisha Bagchi, Walker. The Nutcracker, Roxey Ballet, Frehiwot Budka, Nadia Burston, ARB also has performances at College of New Jersey, Kendall Elise Burton, Julia Calo, Elizabeth the War Memorial in Trenton and Hall, Ewing. Saturday and Sunday, Cruz, Christine DeJong, Sarah De- the State Theater in New Bruns- November 30, December 1, 7, and Jong, Erica Harris, Amelia Hohf, wick. 8, 3 p.m. Holiday tradition directed Lillian Hohf, Katie Kane, Grace by Mark Roxey. $15 to $50. 609- The Nutcracker, American 397-7616. www.roxey ballet.com Kolker, Amanda Kowalski, Carly Repertory Ballet, McCarter The- Kowalski, Chuck McCarthy, Ni- ater, 91 University Place, Prince- The Nutcracker Suite, West cole McCarthy, Francesca Moriel- ton. Wednesday, November 27, Windsor Plainsboro Dance Com- lo, Alexa Rubin, Lindsay Rubin, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, pany, Grover Middle School, Vil- Natasha Singer, Olivia Solis, Iris November 29 and 30, 1 and 4:30 lage Road, West Windsor. Satur- Tseng, and Tatiana Tymofyeyeva. p.m. Tchaikovsky’s score with a day, December 7, 7 p.m. and Sun- — Lynn Miller cast of more than 100 dancers in- day, December 8, 1 p.m. A narrated 2425 yearsyears inin thethe samesame location: version of the timeless classic tale 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 American Repertory Ballet is cluding ARB’s professional danc- 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 ers, ARB trainees, and Princeton featuring ballet, pointe, lyrical, 609-275-7272609-275-7272 celebrating its 50th annual Nut- hip-hop, tap, and jazz. Choreogra- Superfresh shopping center cracker season beginning with a Ballet School students. $20 to $60. (next doorSuperfresh to the Indianshopping Hut center restaurant) 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. phy by Amy DeCesare, Roni Wili- (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) weekend in Princeton. The Nut- tyer, and Victoria Chodrow. Regis- Also located at: cracker will be at McCarter Theater org 2083 KlocknerAlso Road, located Hamilton at: Square, NJ 08690 ter. $11. 609-799-9677. www.the- 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 Wednesday, November 27; Friday, The Nutcracker, American 609-588-4999 dance corner.org www.plainsborofootandankle.com609-588-4999 November 29; and Saturday, No- Repertory Ballet, Patriots The- vember 30. ater, War Memorial, Trenton. Sat-

Call or fax us with your comments. We will be happy to make corrections if we hear from you by______. If we don’t hear from you, the ad will run as is. Thanks! U.S. 1 Newspaper: 609-452-7000 • FAX: 609-452-0033 NOVEMBER 22, 2013 THE NEWS 33 Plainsboro Shoplifting. Jermaine A. Bell, 35, of Trenton was arrested twice at Fire. Police and fire officials re- Walmart on Tuesday, November 5, sponded to a dryer fire at 700 Ra- From the Police Blotter for shoplifting. At 4:23 p.m. police vens Crest Drive on Thursday, No- responded to a shoplifter in custo- vember 7. A building inspector dy. He had allegedly tried to flee heard the dispatch and was able to windows on Saturday, November stopped for tinted windows and an window screen was damaged, but it 9. Police found Graves to be in pos- inoperable tail light on Monday, was not known if any items were the store with $48.32 in merchan- evacuate the residence and cut off dise on his person. electricity to the dryer. The fire de- session of 305 grams of cocaine, 36 November 11. Marshall, the driver, taken from the apartment. grams of crack cocaine, and under gave officers a social security card At 10:03 p.m., police again re- partment then extinguished the Harassment. A resident of East sponded to Walmart. Bell had al- fire. The fire caused no injuries and 50 grams of marijuana. Graves was that identified him as Kelly, the Brunswick reported on Sunday, arrested and charged with posses- passenger. Kelly identified himself legedly concealed $310.18 on his only minor smoke damage. November 10, that he had received person and attempted to leave the sion of cocaine with intent to dis- as his brother, the registered owner harassing text messages and phone Emergency personnel responded tribute, possession of crack cocaine of the car. After officers detected store without paying. He was ar- to a kitchen fire at 35 Ravens Crest calls from former clients for whom rested a second time. with intent to distribute, possession the odor of marijuana in the car, he cleaned facilities. Drive on Sunday, November 10. of cocaine, possession of crack co- Kelly signed a consent to search Walmart reported a shoplifter Grease ignited in a skillet, which a caine, possession of marijuana un- form using his brother’s name. Warrant Arrest. On Tuesday, who had fled the store with $211.18 resident took outside. The fire de- der 50 grams, and possession of Further investigation uncovered November 5, police approached of merchandise in a brown Ford partment helped clear the smoke drug paraphernalia, as well as sum- small amounts of marijuana in the two people who appeared to be so- pick-up on Friday, November 8. from the apartment. There was min- monses for CDS in a motor vehicle vehicle as well as the occupants’ liciting on Woodland Drive. Rah- Police searched the surrounding imal damage and no injuries. and failure to wear a seatbelt. She true identities. Marshall was found wan Nelson, 31, of Trenton, was area and stopped to the suspect on DWI. A driver stopped for de- was taken to Middlesex County to have a suspended license, $7,750 found to be wanted by the Mercer Route 1 at Washington Road. Allen laying traffic was found to be in- Adult Correctional Center in lieu in criminal warrants from Trenton County Sheriff’s Office. He also Mick, 18, of Monmouth Junction toxicated on Friday, November 8. of $100,000 bail. and Lawrence, and a National had an active $50 traffic warrant was arrested and charged with from Hamilton. He was arrested Michael Gokhberg, 53, of Plains- Officers stopped Douglas Prest- Crime Information Center no bail shoplifting. warrant for fraud from Bucks and transported to Mercer County boro was arrested and charged with up, 41, of Millstone for various vio- Rocco Giovacchini, 23, of Ham- County. He faces charges of pos- Correctional Center. DWI, reckless driving, mainte- lations on Friday, November 15, ilton was arrested for shoplifting at session of marijuana, hindering ap- nance of lamps, delaying traffic, and became suspicious that he had During a motor vehicle stop on Walmart on Friday, November 8. prehension, obstruction of justice, and failure to maintain lane. marijuana in the vehicle. Prestup’s Wednesday, November 6, police He attempted to take $9.92 of mer- fugitive from justice, contempt of Sahulkuma Patel, 28, of Law- car was impounded pending a discovered that the driver, Michel chandise without paying. search warrant. The search re- court, driving while suspended, un- Rafael Herrera Ortega, 31, of Phil- renceville was found to be intoxi- An employee of Anthropologie vealed 7.5 pounds of marijuana licensed driver, expired identifica- adelphia, had multiple active war- cated during a traffic stop on Satur- reported on Friday, November 8, plants, worth roughly $15,000, in tion, failure to exhibit a driver’s li- rants from Newark totaling $850. day, November 9. Patel was arrest- that since September $3,126 of the trunk of the car as well as illegal cense, failure to exhibit vehicle He was arrested and ultimately re- ed and charged with DWI, reckless merchandise has gone missing prescription pills. registration, tinted windows, main- leased by the Newark police. driving, failure to keep right, and from the store. Prestup was arrested at his resi- tenance of lamps, and CDS in a mo- maintenance of lamps. His passen- tor vehicle. He was taken to Mid- On Tuesday, November 12, po- ger and the car’s owner, Zaverbhai dence with assistance from the lice approached Hannah Yartee, 31, Two women were arrested for New Jersey state police. He was dlesex County Adult Correctional shoplifting at Kohl’s on Saturday, Patel, 55, was charged with allow- Center. of Willingboro after she stopped on ing an intoxicated person to oper- charged with possession of mari- the shoulder of Route 1 and discov- November 9. Shanerah Thomas, juana over five pounds with intent Kelly was charged with falsify- 22, and Shanequa Tarver, 23, both ate his vehicle. ing a record, tampering with evi- ered that she had an outstanding to distribute, possession of mari- traffic warrant from Plainsboro. of Trenton, concealed $614 of mer- A driver stopped for delaying juana with intent to distribute near a dence, hindering apprehension of chandise and attempted to leave traffic was found to be intoxicated another, and obstruction of justice She posted $190 bail and was republic park, possession of marijua- leased. without paying. on Saturday, November 16. Stuart na over 50 grams, possession of a as well as possession of CDS in a Rhodes, 25, of Yardley, PA, was ar- motor vehicle. Kelly was sent to Theft. Accounting department controlled dangerous substance, West Windsor personnel at Mercer County Com- rested and charged with DWI, and possession of prescription pills. Middlesex County Jail in default of Project Medicine. The West munity College reported a possible reckless driving, delaying traffic, He also received summonses for $2,500 bail. Windsor Police Department was a case of theft by deception on Fri- failure to exhibit registration, and maintenance of lamps, obstructed Burglary. A resident of Ravens drop-off point for the state-wide day, November 8. An employee is- failure to exhibit driver’s license. view, and CDS in a motor vehicle. Crest Drive reported that an un- Project Medicine Drop initiative sued herself a payroll check for Possession. Latoya Graves, 25, known person entered his residence Obstruction. Trenton residents during October. 253 pounds of un- $4,534.97, allegedly with criminal of Trenton faces multiple drug between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Tayquan Kelly, 20, and John Mar- wanted prescription drugs were intent. The investigation is ongo- charges after a traffic stop for tinted Tuesday, November 12. A bedroom shall, 29, were arrested after being collected and destroyed. ing, and no charges have been filed. Licensed Insured ner and intermediate dance les- Faith Continued from page 30 sons. No partner needed. $12 includes refreshments. 8 p.m. Christmas Carol Festival, Church Residential Professional Painting of St. David the King, 1 New Vil- Literati lage Road, West Windsor, 609- Interior & Exterior Thursday 275-7111. Christmas carols, cook- Power Washing • Wall Paper Removal Author Event, Prometheus Pub- ies, coffee, juice, and wassail. Deck & Fence Staining lishing, Interstate Motorsport, Free. 7:30 to 9 p.m. December 5 109 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, Aluminum Siding/Stucco Painting 908-752-5179. Launch of Bart Gardens Jackson’s “The Art of the CEO,” Free Estimates • Owner Operated Municipal Meeting his newest business guide. Wine Evergreen Wreath Workshop, and light fare. Jackson is a Plains- Plainsboro Recreation, Recre- Office: 215-736-2398 West Windsor Zoning Board, Mu- boro resident and a contributor to ation Center, Plainsboro, 609- Be Amazed with our Craftsmanship, nicipal building, Room A, 609- U.S.1. Register by E-mail jeanne@ 799-0909. plainsboronj. com. Cre- 799-2400. 7:30 p.m. jeannemurphypr. com 6 to 9 p.m. ate a wreath with evergreens and Price & Dependable Service! pine cones. Bring garden gloves School Sports Classical Music and hand pruners. Ages 13 and up. Register. $10. 10 a.m. and 6 South Swimming, 609-716-5000, Princeton University Orchestra p.m. ext. 5134. Trenton. 4 p.m. and Jazz Ensemble, Princeton North Swimming, 609-716-5000, University, Richardson Auditori- For Teens ext. 5134. At TCNJ. 6:30 p.m. um, 609-258-9220. puorchestra. org. World premiere of “Ballad for College Financial Aid Boot On Stage Trayvon Martin for Orchestra and Camp, West Windsor Library, Jazz Quartet” by Anthony D.J. 333 North Post Road, 609-275- Frankenstein, Theatre Intime, Branker. Ralph Bowen is tenor 8901. www. mcl. org. Workshop for Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- saxophone soloist. Also works by high school sophomores, juniors, ton University, 609-258-1742. David Sandford, Beethoven, and and seniors. Discuss FAFSA and R.N. Sandberg’s adaptation of Dvorak. Conducted by Michael other information. 7 p.m. Sabir Mary Shelley’s work. $12. 8 p.m. Pratt and J.J. Warshaw. Register. Lectures Film $15. 7:30 p.m. Meeting, 55-Plus, Jewish Center LAW GROUP Movie Matinee, West Windsor Li- Live Music of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill 609-896-2923. www. princeton ol. . Criminal Law 275-8901. www. mcl. org. Screen- Coffee House, 335 Princeton com. Sylvia Nasar, author of “A ing of “Holiday Inn.” 11 a.m. Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Beautiful Mind” and “Grand Pur- . suit.” 10 a.m. Immigration Law Art 609-716-8771. www. grovers mill- . coffee. com. 7 p.m. Shopping News Municipal Court Matters Art Exhibit, Princeton Day Odessa Klezmer Band, The Re- School, The Great Road, Prince- cord Collector Store, 358 Farn- Greens and Christmas Tree Sale, ton, 609-924-6700. Artist’s recep- sworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609- William Trent House, 15 Market Free Consultations tion for “Adam Welch: Bricks,” an 324-0880. $15. 7:30 p.m. Street, Trenton, 609-989-0087. exhibit featuring the works of Ad- www. william trent house. org. The am Welch, a lecturer in ceramics Good Causes Garden Club of Trenton sells at the Lewis Center for the Arts, greens (holly, ivy, yew, juniper, Princeton University. On view to Open House, Interfaith Caregiv- winterberry, pine, and boxwood), CALL (609) 716-8900 December 20. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ers Mercer, 3635 Quakerbridge holiday baskets, Christmas trees, 50 PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN RD. STE. I Road, Suite 16, Hamilton, 609- and wreaths. Seasonal gifts and PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ 08550 Dancing 393-9922. www. icgmc. org. Light items in the museum shop. 12:30 refreshments will be served. Min- to 5 p.m. Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, gle with staff who will describe pro- SABIRLAW.COM Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 grams and services to benefit the [email protected] Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- homebound elderly. Register. Mohammed I. Shariff, Esq. 948-4448. viva tango. org. Begin- Free admission. 5 to 8 p.m. Continued on following page 34 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 22, 2013 Looking Back

PurtucFamily, General and Cosmeti Dent c Denti stry lCare hen West Windsor was by Dick Snedeker have ever been used to name a 609.737.1157 • [email protected] only farmland, the first “street” — sorry — both here and Wroads were nothing more calls it that. Where it crosses Route abroad. “Drive” is very popular SERVICES than enlarged dirt pathways that al- 571 it is referred to as Clarksville- (112 examples), as is “way” (32). lowed horse-drawn vehicles to get Grovers Mill Road. And don’t forget “place” (21). • General Cleaning • Cavity Restorati ons from one part of the area to another The word “road” is one of the A recent count of roads in the • Routi ne Examinati ons • Root Canals & Apical without going across someone’s most widely used in the names of township reveals that among all the • Teeth Whitening Surgeries performed cultivated field. The first such West Windsor’s main vehicle right- developments and older settle- • Crowns by Endodonti st roads usually connected the popu- of-ways. There are 53 examples. ments there are 535 named roads. • Bridges • Implant Restorati ons lation centers that had evolved But, on a more local level, of the That’s a lot of names for developers • Veneers when more than one or two houses hundreds of named streets and to try to make sound distinctive or were built near each other in one roads in West Windsor’s residential unique. On the list you will find Most Denture Repairs Completed Same Day small area, say in places that be- developments today, only a few are words like “court” (154), “lane” There is nothing more beauti ful came known as Dutch Neck, or called “street” or “avenue” — nine (43), “circle” (9), and “terrace” or than a healthy smile. Take Grovers Mill, or Princeton Junc- and eleven, respectively. Both are “close.” The more exotic sounding, tion. As the settlements acquired the better. advantage of our in-house very much “city” names, as in 34th names, the roads leading to them And the names themselves can laboratory services. Street or Fifth Avenue. Most of the sometimes acquired the same “streets” are in either Princeton be just as important sounding, too, Our team of friendly, experienced name, so people would know Junction or a recent development including famous writers (how staﬀ relies on the most modern where they were headed on a cer- about Melville, Longfellow, Chau- technology, along with caring, tain road. Other roads were given cer, or Milton), politicians (among Cynthia Purtuc, D.M.D. The appellations of highly professional service. names simply to give them an iden- them eight presidents), colleges, tity, perhaps the name of the near- West Windsor roads birds, flowers, and so on. But gone 560 West Scotch Road • Pennington, NJ 08534 est farmer, or maybe just some ge- and thoroughfares run are the days when a developer is neric name like “village” — “This the gamut of all the likely to name a street after, for ex- road goes to the village.” Of course, ample, his own children, as in Jill if the village was not in sight, you words that have ever Lane. had to know whether the village been used to name a Back in the 1950s we once con- was this way or that way. Then you ‘street.’ sidered buying a house on that needed an arrow. street in Lawrence Township where Sometimes the roads were on Old Trenton Road, and the “av- the developer told us he named the named for the most distant settle- enues” are mostly in the Penns street for his daughter. He adver- ment they led to. Clarksville Road Neck area. tised his houses in the New York is an example. It’s one of the oldest. I guess not many in a place like Times as being “in the shadow of It starts in Grovers Mill, and 4.1 West Windsor, with all its suburban Princeton’s historic Nassau Hall.” miles later arrives not too far from splendor, would want to live on a Some shadow: only 11 miles long! what is left of Clarksville. More re- “street” or an “avenue.” Real estate Getting back to Hightstown alistically, Quaker Bridge Mall is people and developers who have Road. It’s only called that in West now only a stone’s throw farther been naming most of the roads in Windsor, and even that depends on on. Clarksville Road traverses recent years apparently worry where you are. Between Lake nearly the whole width of the town- about such things, and almost any- Carnegie and the railroad it’s offi- ship, and, until about 50 years ago, thing else sounds more high class cially Washington Road. Many it also included what is still known to them than street or avenue. But, even call it Princeton-Hightstown as Everett Drive. Coming the other paraphrasing Shakespeare, “A road Road, thus implying that it goes to way, it’s still known as Clarksville by any other name is still a road.” either place. But if you get to Hight- Road except when it’s identified on Of course, Shakespeare was talk- stown and continue on it as Route northbound Route 1 as you ap- ing about roses, not roads. 571, you can go all the way to Toms proach the NJ Motor Vehicle In- In fact the appellations of West River. I don’t think anyone around spection Station. There it’s called Windsor roads and thoroughfares here would call it Toms River Grovers Mill Road. But nowhere run the gamut of all the words that Road. There are easier ways to get on the road itself is there a sign that there from here.

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