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NOVEMBER 16, 2012 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Farmer-Musician Wright, page 21; Triangle Show Tech Parratt, 25; Author-Lawyer Hartmann, 26. Making Writing Exciting to Young Students & Their Teachers by Lynn Robbins riculum and instruction, and as a Penny Fisher, WW-P supervisor of K-5 curriculum, gets engaged in a third grader’s parent. he idea that you can rock Fisher gave a presentation on reading at Town Center School. A workshop approach helps kids ‘come alive.’ your world through writing “Your Child’s Journey as a Writer” was not a concept that Penny to an audience of about 100 people T Fisher’s programs explore Vil- Fisher learned from her teachers last month at the Village School when she was in grade school. PTA meeting. Related events are lage School’s workshop approach WW: Lights Out for JCP&L? But that is just what Fisher is taking place over the next few to teaching, based on Columbia by Charley Falkenburg ties, such as Bear Creek, the Ele- teaching today, drawing on her ex- months, with a recent program on University Teachers College ments, and Village Grande. It also perience at West Windsor’s Vil- reading workshops at Village Reading and Writing Project. In a n light of the impact of Hurri- includes Village School and lage School, including her role as School and another on writing on typical writing workshop, the stu- cane Sandy, West Windsor Grover Middle School. the district’s supervisor of K-5 cur- Wednesday, January 9. dent attends a mini lesson lasting Iwants to burn its bridges with The remaining two-thirds of 15 to 30 minutes and practices Jersey Central Power and Light West Windsor belong to Public writing in an independent session (JCP&L) after the company failed Service Electric and Gas Company that includes a brief conference again to meet the town’s expecta- (PSE&G). with his teacher. Toward the end of tions during an emergency. In June, Gerry Ricciardi, the workshop, he participates in a Like it did on the rest of the East JCP&L area manager of communi- group sharing session with the rest Coast, Hurricane Sandy greeted ty and relations, visited council of his classmates. West Windsor by devouring tele- with updates on the company’s The workshops focus on writers phone poles, snapping power lines, communication who use writing to do powerful and downing enough improvements. things in the world in which they oaks and elms to earn Communica- live. While the workshop model it the title “Tree City With a bad taste tion, however, addresses the “how” of effective U.S.A.” The result: lingering from this was not the writing, such as grammar, struc- thousands left cold, Hurricane Irene, issue this time. ture, and punctuation, or writing frustrated, and in the superstorm Sandy “The problem dark for days, mak- was getting them ing JCP&L cus- appeared to be the over there to ad- Continued on page 10 tomers question the last straw for dress it. It was company’s diligence JCP&L customers. days before they and competence as went to assess Playoff Time they waited for signs the extent of the of responders. damage,” said Police Chief Joseph outh football hosts Middle- With a bad taste already linger- Pica. After the storm hit on Mon- Stown South this Friday, No- ing from Hurricane Irene, Octo- day, October 29, it took JCP&L vember 16, at 7 p.m. And North, ber’s superstorm appeared to be until Friday, November 2 to arrive still seeking its first victory despite the last straw for JCP&L cus- at the affected areas. throwing a scare at South last tomers, which make up about one- “I was pleading with them to get third of West Windsor’s popula- South’s Hayley Merrill week, plays at North Brunswick at someone over there, explaining the same time. tion. Most of JCP&L’s territory that we have seniors and two saves a point in South’s For more sports and a review of lies on both sides of Old Trenton schools in that area,” he added. match against North. the volleyball teams’ seasons, Road East, near many assisted liv- Photo by Suzette Lucas. please turn to page 14. ing facilities and adult communi- Continued on page 13 WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM Letters: Community Was Key to Storm Recovery 3 Place o ansgi ing oes Investigation Continues at Grover Farm 12 na o eme a noonSuperFresh to Vacate Plainsboro Plaza 13 High Schools Stage Fall Dramas 22 W W P W W Police Reports 30 Classifieds 31 WWW FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES EE PE 1 ISSUE DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2012 NEXT ISSUE:NOVEMBER 30 2 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 16, 2012 JoanJoanJoan Eisenberg Eisenberg Eisenberg Office:RE/MAX 609-951-8600 609-951-8600 Greater Princeton x110 x110 Cell:Mobile:609-306-1999Princeton 609-306-1999 Forrestal Village Views & Opinions [email protected]: 609-951-8600 x 110 [email protected]:609-306-1999 [email protected] www.JoanSells.com Hsueh to Christie: I truly believe that because the Owner/Sales area JCP&L serves is so small, the Associate VILLAGE GRANDE VALUES Get JCP&L Out company treats it as an after- Active Adult Values in thought or an outlying area of Rob- Of West Windsor binsville, our neighboring munici- West Windsor & Plainsboro pality. Although in comparison to Dear Governor Christie: what happened last year during s you know, Hurricane Richard K. Rein Hurricane Irene, JCP&L had made Editor West Windsor: 3 Bedroom + Loft, Sandy was a devastating some improvement in communica- 2.5 Bath - Largest model in the Village storm for many of the citi- Lynn Miller Grande. Open vaulted Living Room, large A tion, nevertheless, we still had dif- zens of New Jersey. Here in West Community News Editor formal Dining Room. Large Kitchen ficulty with restoration of power features granite counters & breakfast bar. Windsor Township, we estimate and communications with JCP&L Dan Aubrey Family Room adjacent to Kitchen with that 80 percent of our residents representatives during Hurricane Features Editor neutral carpeting. Master Bedroom w/tray were without power after the storm ceiling and Walk-in closets. Dramatic Sandy. Sara Hastings stairway to Loft and 3rd Bedroom w/full due primarily to I am writing to Bath. Wonderful clubhouse-all this and downed wires and Special Projects close to commuter train, major roadways, you for two rea- Craig Terry shopping and restaurants. $350,000 transformers and sons. First, I Photography downed trees due I truly believe that be- would like for our to wind. As is typ- cause the area JCP&L municipality to Vaughan Burton ical, township Plainsboro: 2 Bedroom + Sunroom, serves is so small, the have one electric Production 2 Bath - Updated home in Cranbury staff and our resi- service provider Jennifer Schwesinger Brook. Premium location across from the dents came to- company treats West neighborhood park complete with gazebo! and to replace the Michael Zilembo This lovely home features 10ft ceilings, gether to serve Windsor as an after- small area that Account Executives dramatic tray ceiling, elegant moldings those that were thought. JCP&L serves Bill Sanservino and chair rails. Upgraded carpeting without power loads of recessed and eyeball lighting. with PSE&G ser- Production Manager Wonderful Eat-in Kitchen w/ granite which caused the vice. With very counters and upgraded cabinetry. Living need for water due to pump out- Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 Room/Great Room features a gas limited resources at the municipal Founding Production Adviser fireplace. Enjoy the Sunroom addition ages for those who had well water, level, this action would facilitate a w/sliders to the fenced-in Patio. This com- recharging of medical and commu- more effective management situa- Charley Falkenburg munity offers many amenities. $324,900 nication devices, and especially tion for us in dealing with one sin- Euna Kwon Brossman heat. gle provider in West Windsor. I Michele Alperin, Bart Jackson Plainsboro: 3 Bedroom + Large Loft, West Windsor Township is would like your office to assist us Pritha Dasgupta 3 Full Baths in Cranbury Brook – served by two power companies. Hardwood flooring in the Entry, Living in determining how to achieve this. Phyllis Spiegel PSE&G serves the majority of the Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Since it is an infrastructure and Contributing Writers Room, Family room & Master Bedroom. township, but on the eastern most NEW LISTING delivery question, any guidance Upgraded Kitchen featuring 42” maple For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. cabinetry w/crown molding, Corian point, JCP&L covers a relatively someone can provide us would be Counters, ceramic tile backsplash. small section. While PSE&G was appreciated. We simply do not Fax: 609-452-0033. The Family room features a gas fireplace. in constant communication with us E-mail: [email protected] The 1st floor Master Bedroom w/deep tray have confidence in JCP&L to serve Home Page: www.wwpinfo.com ceiling and crown molding. Upgraded and visually had teams out serving our residents or work dependably Mail: 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, Master Bathroom, two walk-in closets. in the township, we had to constant- 2nd floor w/Large Loft and 3rd bedroom + Princeton, NJ 08540 ly go after JCP&L for information. Continued on following page full bath. All this with walking distance to E-mail Newsletter: Subscribe by shopping, restaurants and more! $375,000 sending E-mail to [email protected] Call Joan Today for More Information or to see a Property! © 2012 Community News Service.