August 16, 2013 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Dancer Varna Kodoth, page 8; Picnic Planners Poonam and Pradeep Gupta, 29; Actor Connor McElwee, 33 YingHua’s Unlikely Advocate for Immersion New Face by Nokware Knight for World efore last year, Kristin Ep- stein lacked a formal back- Languages ground in education admin- B by Sue Roy istration. She spoke no Mandarin. The West Windsor resident had no herry Sizemore, the new su- connection to Chinese culture. pervisor of world languages This past May, she was appoint- for the West Windsor-Plains- ed executive director of the Ying- S boro School District, has taught Hua International School, a Man- Chinese in the district for the past darin language non-profit private 11 years. Originally from Missouri, elementary school in Princeton. Sizemore has lived in West Wind- People, says Epstein, are often sor for the past 23 years with her perplexed when they hear this. But husband, Dan Gerstenhaber, and she says the role is a natural fit. daughters Stephanie, 27, and Brit- Epstein grew up in Atlanta, tany, now 24. raised by her father, an atmospher- Her reasons for moving to West ic scientist, and her mother, a Windsor are quite familiar: both homemaker. Epstein earned an en- she and her husband were working vironmental engineering degree in New York and living in Jersey from Princeton University and a City, and wanted to move to an area master’s degree from Johns Hop- that was still accessible to the city kins in Baltimore, and worked as and also a good place to raise their an engineer for 10 years before be- coming a stay-at-home mom and they jumped at the chance and children. full-time educational volunteer moved to West Windsor from World Travelers: John But the journey she took to be- and advocate. Cherry Hill in 2004. and Kristin Epstein with coming a Chinese language teacher Back to School was anything but familiar. When Hear from our advertisers, Her husband, John, is an oph- Epstein, once the starting goal- their daughters, Isabel- thalmologist. They met as students keeper on the Princeton women’s she was 18, her father, who was a from dancing schools to sci- la, left, and Madeline at professor of world religion, He- ence academies and Hindi at Princeton and fell in love with soccer team, played soccer in West the Great Wall of China classes, page 12. the area. When a job opening at in 2012. Princeton Eye Group came up, Continued on page 18 Continued on page 22 Sidewalks to Trails in WW by Sue Roy PJ’s Moves East: PJ’s igh School North sopho- Pancake House, a Nassau more Alex Inkiow ap- Street institution, has Hpeared before the West opened its second restau- Windsor Town Council on August rant at the reconstructed 5, to ask the Council for support of his proposal to extend the Trolley Windsor Plaza on Prince- Line bike path and build the Knight ton-Hightstown Road. Trail bike path, which would con- Greeting customers are nect High School North, Commu- Dimitri Petrov, left, of nity Middle School, and Millstone Plainsboro, Manisha River School to the Trolley Line Myneni and Emily Vena, Extension. Inkiow’s proposal is not com- both West Windsor resi- pletely new; long-time resident dents and students at High Peter Weale outlined a similar pro- School South, and Amanda posal in 2010 (see WW-P News, Cipriano, a South Bruns- June 11, 2010). wick resident who will en- “I think it is important that West Windsor students who attend Mill- ter Towson University in stone, Community, or North (in the fall. Startin Tuesday, Plainsboro) have a safe way to September 3, PJ’s will bike or walk to school,” said Inki- open at 5 a.m. to serve the morning commuters. Continued on page 24

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Village Grande Value Department and o begin, I would like to thank This Wonderful House Is Located in West Windsor in the Village Grande Active Lifeguards Tthe West Windsor-Plainsboro Adult Community. The Exceptional Clubhouse Includes Indoor and Outdoor Pools, News for providing the opportuni- Sara Hastings Tennis, Recreation Rooms, Exercise Rooms, and Social Rooms. he West Windsor Recreation ty to voice my concern about the Editor The Community is Close to Major Roads, Shopping & Commuter Train. TDepartment recently installed a condition of our local environment, Lynn Miller handicapped lift at the community namely the area along Penn Lyle Community News Editor Road. There is a growing amount pool. As a family with a 15-year- Dan Aubrey old son who has muscular dystro- of litter on the sidewalk and curbs, Features Editor phy, we greatly appreciate this lift. and it is encroaching on the natural The lift has made it possible for area, seeping both into the woods Samantha Sciarrotta David to enjoy one of his favorite and the stream. Sports activities again I traverse Suzette Lucas since he broke Penn Lyle at Photography least three his leg last win- The growing amount of Vaughan Burton times a week ter. He is able to litter and road kill Production exercise in the during my pool, which is along Penn Lyle Road speed walks Amanda Arena great for his is encroaching on the and I witness Michael Zilembo health. More im- local environment. the mounting Account Executives West Windsor: 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath –Upgraded ‘Brookhaven’ Model. Located portantly he is trash along the Stacey Micallef on a premium lot with loads of upgrades. Gleaming hardwood flooring in Entry, able to spend way. Earlier Production Manager Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and hallways. Tray ceilings in Entry & this week, I dragged to a nearby time with his friends at the pool. Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 Master Bedroom, crown moldings and tons of recessed lighting. Eat-in Kitchen trash can a four-foot-long strip of with maple cabinetry topped with crown moldings. Impeccably maintained and We would also like to thank the Founding Production Advisor tastefully painted. $303,000 manager of the pool and the life- heavy duty plastic, a remnant of guards. They have been extremely someone’s landscape stone pack- Euna Kwon Brossman helpful and supportive every time aging. If I had had a large garbage Michele Alperin, Bart Jackson David goes to swim. He looks for- bag, I could have filled it with plas- Sue Roy ward to swimming and wants to go tic cups and lids from WaWa, plas- Contributing Writers to the pool every day! tic bottles, cans, plastic grocery Richard K. Rein We also hope this letter to the store bags, and other refuse. Editorial Director editor lets more people know this Equally important to our local great lift is available at the pool. environment is the worrisome mat- For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. Chris and Jan Loughran ter of dead animals along Penn Lyle Fax: 609-452-0033. Road. While most of us are familiar E-mail: [email protected]. 2 Sarah Court Home page: www.wwpinfo.com. Mail: 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, Continued on following page Princeton, NJ 08540. E-mail Newsletter: Subscribe by Call Joan Today for More Information or to see a Property! sending E-mail to [email protected] We welcome letters. E-mail [email protected]. Office: 609-951-8600 x110 Mobile 609-306-1999 © 2013 Community News Service.

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AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 3 with the vagaries of deer and small wild ani- became the Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance. mals darting into the street, drivers also have When the Capital Improvement Plan was a responsibility to look out for the wild life, updated in 2007, the entire length of Cran- Coldwell Banker - Princeton Junction and adhering to the speed limit can help. bury Road was evaluated for upgrades. The The other day on my walk, I snapped a section of roadway located between Prince- photo of a dead fawn by the curb along Penn ton-Hightstown and Clarksville roads is list- Top 5 Associates for July Lyle. The small, white-spotted fawn, its ten- ed in this document with a total cost of $6.2 der legs thin as saplings, looked as though it million for these improvements. Those costs had only recently become strong enough to included a bridge replacement over the Big fully carry its own weight, and yet, so newly Bear Brook at $3.9 million. Congratulations! born, it was already bashed out of its life and Also in 2007 the Bicycle and Pedestrian left to rot. Alliance, Mercer County Engineers, and Trash on the street, carrion by the curb — Township Engineer walked Cranbury Road good folks of West Windsor, you and I can to determine if there was a quick remedy for make a difference in the outcome. Please, a safer walking path. The topography and when you’re walking on Penn Lyle Road, width of road was inconsistent and con- pick up at least one piece of litter, and if straining. It was suggested that a colored you’re driving down the road, look carefully, pathway from Hightstown Road to Stobbe drive slowly. We need everyone’s participa- Lane might be possible. tion in the effort to advance and maintain our We have been trying to get a Safe Routes Radha Cheerath Helene Fazio pristine and conscionable environment. to Transit grant to implement some improve- Elizabeth Madden-Zibman ments along Cranbury Road. However, as Arnold Drive directed by the mayor at a July 10 meeting with residents, the Engineering Division will move forward with a study using existing al- Sidewalk Issue Has Long locations. We will also identify and reach out Roxanne Gennari History to other sources of funding and support. Tops Overall! M. Patricia Ward lot has been discussed recently concern- Director, Community Development, Commitment, Trust, Reliability, Service. Aing sidewalk and bicycle improvements West Windsor Township throughout West Windsor. I would like to of- Delivering Results to Meet Your Needs! fer some history about planning these im- Sidewalk Politics? provements in the Township and on Cran- bury Road, a county road. Payne Raises Issue . . In 2002 Mayor Hsueh created the Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force to change his letter is in direct response to Virginia the philosophy from that of implementing TManzari’s letter to the editor in the July standard transportation infrastructure to a 26 issue of the WW-P News. more bicycle and pedestrian-friendly infra- First, I would like to thank Virginia Man- structure. Shortly after, West Windsor Town- zari for reminding me how even during an ship received a grant from the NJDOT Bicy- extremely positive council meeting which cle and Pedestrian Planning Assistance pro- touched on a very serious issue, a small gram. The Task Force and a consultant de- group of individuals continue to mislead, veloped a report, finalized in 2004, that pro- distract, and criticize for the betterment of vided general recommendations for bicycle their group, not West Windsor as a whole. Maria Certo Syed Wasti and pedestrian facilities for township roads. 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wo weeks ago I went on a by Molly Brossman nent, but during such an imperma- road trip with my friend nent time of our lives, this is diffi- TWhitney to Ocean City, like taking ice-cream scoops out of cult to remember and heed. Maryland. We spent the weekend the brain. Of course, Molly isn’t the Social media also has the power on the beach goofing off on the only drug wreaking havoc on to be physically harmful. There is a boardwalk and trying to keep our young adults. The availability of recent campaign for which Tim funnel cakes down on the rickety drugs such as Molly, cocaine, mari- McGraw is an advocate, urging ev- amusement park rides on the pier. juana, and even heroin is some- eryone not to text and drive. The “It On our last day before heading thing teenagers have to confront Can Wait” pledge is a promise for One of our many cabinet varieties back up north to New Jersey and and hopefully, avoid. every driver to not put their lives our jobs and responsibilities that It still is difficult though, espe- and others in danger by operating Princeton Huge stock of cabinets and awaited us, we took one last jaunt their cell phones and a vehicle at counters in stock cially when the Teen Choice Award Cabinet on the boardwalk and searched for for the summer song of 2013 is Mi- the same time. I’ve seen people I 10 years experience in souvenirs to remember our time ley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop,” a ris- know do it, and luckily, no one I’ve there. At most shops along the known has been hurt from it, but it remodeling kitchens and que tune in which she casually & beach you can find T-shirts, sweat- is not okay, and people lose their bathrooms sings about doing coke lines in the shirts, and even sports pinnies, and bathroom and dancing with, you lives every day from it. Driving is a Flooring Located nearby in the then you can pick a design or a say- guessed it, Molly. When the song responsibility, but I’m afraid teen- Plainsboro Asian Food ing that you want personalized and came on the radio the other day agers can become so reliant on their LLC Center! printed on your new item of cloth- when I was driving with my cell phones as to not realize the risk ing. Whitney got a purple shirt with 14-year-old brother, Will, we were they are taking by texting and driv- 660 Plainsboro Road, “YOLO” printed on it, an abbrevia- both dancing to it, but after the sec- ing. Store #9 (next to Subways) We also do general tion of the saying “You only live Teenagers of this generation contracting work! ond chorus, I turned to him and once,” an expression very com- said, “Oh my gosh, do you even may live by the credo “you only Plainsboro, NJ monly used by people our age. live once,” but instead of using this 732-910-0603 Visit us online: know what she’s saying?! Never do Store Hours: Mon-Sun 10-6 www.princetonkitchen.net I was really excited about my se- that!” as an excuse and a reason to be lection as well; I picked out a yel- careless and gamble with life in the low shirt and the design that said “I name of fun, I think it is an all-too-

love Molly.” Of course, I was Teens should use the tragic reminder of just how pre- jazzed because Molly is my actual cious life is and how it can be gone CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN name, but the reason this design credo ‘you only live in an instant. I’m sick to my stom- • Certified Relocation Specialist was in stock is because Molly is once’ as a reminder of ach hearing of the young adults • NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1993 also the household name for a dan- just how precious life is. who die too soon, and I feel a pang Gold Level 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012 gerous drug, the purest form of ec- as if it is one of my own friends be- • Solid Reputation and Proven Track Record stasy. I bought the T-shirt as a joke, Will is entering high school this cause I know what it is like to be with no real intention of wearing it September, and I worry for him. I young and want to have fun. There Knowledge, Experience, Dedication in public. I thought it was hilarious, trust his judgment and his commit- is such an adrenaline-filled thrill of set me apart from other realtors but my parents definitely didn’t, ment to the high-level sports he doing something dangerous, or and now the shirt is tucked in my plays, but being a teenager these posting something that might be pajama drawer, its bright neon yel- days is harder than it was even 10 considered inappropriate on the In- low color away from the eyes of my years ago. He and I, and all of our ternet, just to prove to yourself and family. peers must be hyper-vigilant about others that you live a carefree life. I don’t “pop” Molly, but some- the choices we make. This goes We are young, after all. But we times people ask me if I do when without saying in the world of alco- also make mistakes and the conse- they first meet me. It’s somewhat hol and drugs, vices that have quences are grave. Cory Monteith, of an icebreaker and proof that I’m plagued teenagers for years. the actor who played the adorable not the only one who is amused at What we also must be wary of is Finn on “Glee” recently passed the unsavory connotation of my our use of social media. Kids of this away, and he is just one of many name. I guess it has grown in popu- generation have to worry about is- examples of the fatal effects of larity this year and especially this sues such as cyber bullying. I don’t drug use. It might seem simple; summer. I recently became curious have a Twitter account, but my sib- don’t do drugs, stay away from al- enough to do some Internet re- lings do, and I know that anything cohol, don’t text and drive. Still, if search on my illegal namesake. In- they say or post could affect their you have a friend or child or sib- deed, Molly as a form of ecstasy is futures, and as my father, also a ling, a gentle reminder could be the roaringly popular, but its side ef- William, joked, the posts could af- difference between life and death. West Windsor 6 Acre Farmette: $1.3M. 4,185 sq. . of home with tree farm. fects are chilling. I heard an anec- fect our family, too, “since we have After all, you only live once, and dote saying that popping Molly saving a life always makes it worth Lana Chan, (Office) 609-799-2022 x 171 the same name.” Anything that is (cell) 609-915-2581 (taking the Molly pill) damages the posted on the Internet is perma- living. email: [email protected] brain so much, each dose is almost 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., Princeton Junction, NJ 08550

Recognized • Respected • Recommended Continued from preceding page plorable. Not only are her words a Eva Petruzziello, CRS, ALHS, SRES A name you can TRUST shameful attempt to divide our tT community, they also distract from  A Proven Track Record of More than 27 Years  the issue at hand, helping the citi-  Solid Reputation of Service and Dedication  zens of West Windsor.  A Professional Who Cares and Listens  In her letter Ms. Manzari ac-  Home Stager  cused me of “shamelessly talking Results you can count on! about Route 1” and quoted me when I said the Mayor “is the per- son to help you guys out.” Now 253 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ let’s look at the facts and I will al- 609-924-1600 • (Dir) 609-683-8549 Rebecca Rogers low the citizens of West Windsor to (Eve) 609-799-5556 • (Cell) 609-865-3696 Sales Associate draw their own conclusion. [email protected] • www.GreatHomesbyEva.com Fact — Approximately a year ago my neighbors and I were placed • Graduate Realtor Institute in a similarly dangerous situation TING • Accredited Buyer Representative to the one the residents on Cran- • Certified Residential Specialist bury Road face when the NJDOT NEW LIS closed the jug handles at the inter- section of Route 1 and Washington ® road. The neighborhood of Penn’s Neck was inundated with lost mo- torists trying to navigate their way toward Princeton via our lawns, 22 Hamilton Dr., West Windsor: Gracious Oxford 5 Douglas Drive, West Windsor: Lovely 4 bedroom colonial w/brick front on quiet cul-de-sac. Two story colonial with nished basement. Upgraded kitchen OF PRINCETON driveways, and side streets. As a foyer, renovated kitchen w/granite & gleaming hdwd w/granite counters & ceramic tile oors. Fam. Rm. result, mass confusion caused near- rs. Upgraded baths & spacious Fam. Rm. w/wood w/wood burn. frpl. Fin. bsmt w/game rm & entertain- 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 burn. frpl & bay window. Enclosed 3 season porch ment rm. New custom paver patio and deck overlook- ly 10 accidents in Penn’s Neck dur- & custom deck. Finish. bsmt, newer furnace & A/C, ing private back yard. New Roof, new A/C & Furnace, new water heater, new Pella windows (4 rms) sprinkler new SS appliances. Near shops, schools & train. Shows ing the same two-month period. system. Near shops, schools & train. $670,000 impeccable! $675,000 Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 I knew immediately I needed to My Priorities Are Simple. They’re Yours! www.rebeccarogers.com do something to prevent this failed experiment from continuing. So a AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 5 few of us from Penn’s Neck called vides us when we need to work on . . . Manzari upon Mayor Hsueh, whom I did not moving forward together. THETHE LUTHRA LUTHRA REALTY REALTY MARK MARK TEAM TEAM know personally at the time, to I ask readers to seek the truth Responds THE LUTHRA REALTY MARK TEAM help. And help he did! about the issues that matter most to It was through Mayor Hsueh’s West Windsor residents in the n July 22 I asked council to help support of Smart Traffic Solutions, months prior to the election. Disre- Omy neighbors on Cranbury the grassroots organization we gard misleading comments from a Road by installing sidewalks on this started, we were able to have the vocal few. I ask readers to remem- dangerous street; I also wrote a let- Route 1 Pilot program ended ap- ber the improvements throughout ter to the editor stating that the may- DilipDilip Luthra Luthra RachnaRachna Luthra Luthra Dilip Luthra Rachna Luthra MBA,MBA, e e-PRO-PRO CRS, CRS, ABR, ABR, SFR SFR proximately one month early. West Windsor in the past decade or ignored this request for years. Mr. MBA, e-PRO CRS, ABR, SFR When Commissioner Simpson of (not 20 years as Ms. Manzari would Payne accused me of trying “to mis- [email protected]@[email protected] [email protected]@[email protected] the NJDOT came to our rally to an- mislead you to believe) while May- lead, distract and criticize for the (609)(609)(609) 273 273 273-1212-1212-1212 (609)(609)(609) 915 915 915-6767-6767-6767 nounce he was ending the pilot pro- or Hsueh has been Mayor: betterment” of a small group. Dis- gram he personally told me “we Vast improvements of the for- paraging a resident’s concerns about IsIsIs "HIGH "HIGH"HIGH COMMISSION"COMMISSION"COMMISSION" aaa concern concernconcern (the citizens of West Windsor) are mer Acme Shopping Center and safety/inaction of the mayor calls very fortunate to have Mayor surrounding properties, Alexander into question Mr. Payne’s fitness to when whenwhen sellingselling youryour house?house?house? Hsueh as our mayor, he is well re- Road bridge, 50 percent preserved represent us on council. ** We*We We offeroffer offer thethe the most mostmost Competitive Competitive CommissionCommission rate raterate in inin your youryour area areaarea spected at the state and federal lev- open space, recognized Green Since when is speaking out in el and is capable of getting things Town USA, building the first 9/11 support of your family and your ** One*One One ofof of thethe the mostmost most Comprehensive ComprehensiveComprehensive MarketingMarketing Plan PlanPlan done.” Mayor Hsueh’s ability to memorial in the nation, AAA bond neighbors “shameful” and an “at- ** State*State State ofof of thethe the ArtArt Art Technology TechnologyTechnology work with neighboring communi- rating, plus many others. Many of tempt to divide our community”? ties, residents, state, county, and these projects were accomplished Mr. Payne accused me of being di- ** Provide*Provide Provide excellentexcellent excellent Customer CustomerCustomer serviceserviceservice with with a aa written writtenwritten commitment commitmentcommitment federal officials was paramount in during the toughest economic peri- visive and misleading; I’d like to and no long term contracts to sign Commissioner Simpson’s decision od since the Great Depression. address those accusations. andand nono longlong termterm contractscontracts toto signsign * Buyers Rebate to all qualified buyers to end the pilot program early. First, he states that I was mis- ** BuyersBuyers RebateRebate toto allall qualifiedqualified buyersbuyers I stand behind my statement 100 leading when I mentioned that Mr. Please call US for no pressure, no obligation free consultation percent that Mayor Hsueh is the I ask readers to seek the Hsueh has been a council member/ PleasePlease callcall USUS forfor nono pressurepressure,, nono obligationobligation freefree consultationconsultation man to help the residents of Cran- mayor for 20 years. In fact, Mr. We Serve all of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset Counties including Plainsboro, West Windsor truth about the issues WeWe Serve Serve all all of of Mercer, Mercer, Middlesex, Middlesex, Somerset Somerset Counties Counties including including Plainsboro, Plainsboro, West West W Windsorindsor bury Road. And truthfully, I would Hsueh was a West Windsor Coun- Princeton, South Brunswick, Monroe, Robbinsville, Edison, East Windsor, Hamilton that matter most to Princeton,Princeton, South South Brunswick, Brunswick, Monroe, Monroe, Robbinsville, Robbinsville, Edison, Edison, East East Windsor, Windsor, Hamilton Hamilton make that statement if I were not cil member for 8 years (1993-2001) 10000 Lincoln Drive East, Suite 203B, Marlton, NJ 08053 his running mate. It’s rare to find a West Windsor. 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It It is is not not our our intention intention to to mayor worked together to elimi- solicitsolicit the the offerings offerings of of other other real real estate estate brokers. brokers. We We are are happy happy to to work work with with them them and and cooperate cooperate fully. fully. caught up in today’s political rheto- bury Road: All politics aside, when nate the turning restrictions at ric. I am confident Mayor Hsueh I say Mayor Hsueh is the man who Route 1/Washington Road. What will do everything in his power to can help you I am speaking from the he omitted was that the mayor did Licensed Insured help the residents of Cranbury heart without a political agenda. not prevent the turning restrictions Road and the pedestrians who use Sarah Thomson and Samirah from happening in the first place. Cranbury Road every day. Akhlaq Rezvi, the leaders of the Nor was he the driving force in get- Residential Professional Painting Further, I assume most readers Cranbury Road group, know I too ting those roadblocks removed. can see that Ms. Manzari’s letter have offered my full support. I know That was due to the efforts of resi- Interior & Exterior was a deliberate attack on Mayor firsthand what it is like to need help dents both protesting and signing Power Washing • Wall Paper Removal Hsueh and myself and obviously from local government and I have petitions (which I also signed). Deck & Fence Staining politically motivated. If not, she the experience needed to help us Finally, as Mr. Payne knows, al- Aluminum Siding/Stucco Painting would have mentioned by name come to a satisfactory resolution. though the jughandles were rein- Council member Kamal Khanna, Let’s work together to improve stated, the DOT just replaced the Free Estimates • Owner Operated another running mate of Mayor safety for West Windsor residents. problem. They extended the lights Hsueh, who agreed with Council Eric Payne on Route 1, causing more traffic Office: 215-736-2398 member Maher. This type of attack Penn’s Neck resident and candi- along Washington Road. Be Amazed with our Craftsmanship, not only misleads, but further di- date for Township Council Continued on following page Price & Dependable Service!

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Keep searching on Offices Across America weichert.com Enter Web ID# to view photos/details. Search 6 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 Marathe’s Address et, grabbed my defibrillator, and on our ability to handle the empty issues past and present. My experi- Continued from preceding page we went out for a walk. After a few football stadium. It is said that ence in solar energy would have Editor’s note: The following pleasantries about how school was character is “doing the right thing enabled me to ask the right ques- Just a few months ago Mr. Payne comments were made by Dr. going, my daughter said, “Dad, I when no one is looking.” Similarly, tions so that our community was quite upset with Mayor Hsueh. Hemant Marathe, president of the failed a biology test today.” The true success and happiness in life is wouldn’t be so adversely affected Mr. Payne learned about proposed WW-P School Board, at both high way she was talking, it seemed like when you don’t need anyone else to by the Mercer County Community DOT plans from Princeton’s may- school graduations on June 21 at an “end of the world” affair. For my be watching and validating your College solar panels and could or, who shared the plans with coun- the Sun Bank Arena. daughter the problem was not so success. benefit from the renewable energy cil and the public, while Mayor ood morning and thank you for much disappointing her parents but After our talk, I thanked my in an emergency. Even now, West Hsueh tried to keep it under wraps. Gthe opportunity to speak at her older siblings, friends, and daughter profusely because her di- Windsor is looking to spend $5.1 Mr. Hsueh’s explanation was that your graduation. Every graduating teachers. She has two very incon- lemma allowed me to think about million on building revisions on “it was a rookie mistake” by Princ- class is special. However, your siderate older sisters who set the my own life philosophy. On reflec- the justification of energy efficien- eton’s new mayor. class is extra special to me. When I bar very high for anyone who tion, my advice to her and all of you cy. My experience with major proj- Personally, I would rather have a first started as a representative on shares their last name. Not meeting is this: don’t burden yourself with ects for PSE&G and the govern- rookie mayor who shares informa- the school board you all were in the expectations from her friends someone else’s expectations. Work ment would address this in a smart- tion and gets input from the public kindergarten. Together, we have and teachers made my daughter as hard as you can to make the most er and more executable way. before making decisions. On issue completed our journey through the nervous. She was afraid that people important person proud — your- Our residence is on Washington after issue, our mayor has hidden West Windsor-Plainsboro school would think less of her. self. Road. NJDOT’S ill-conceived ac- plans from council and the public district. When you look back 30-40 Our exchange got me thinking. The greatest challenge in life is tion at the intersection of Route 1 until they are finalized behind years from now at your school Why do so many of us, whether discovering who you are. The sec- and Washington Road with result- closed doors and it’s too late to years, I hope you will have fond kids or adults, derive our happiness ond greatest is being happy with ing illegal U-turns and safety haz- amend them. Even Mr. Payne memories of our school district, a based on expectations of others? what you find. ards were disturbing and directly didn’t like this practice — until he place where your foundations were Why can’t we pursue activities and Find out your true passion in life influenced me. This sealed my de- became the mayor’s running mate. built. I feel honored to have been a results that will make us truly hap- and pursue it with abandon. Con- cision to be proactive and get in- Finally, Mr. Payne accused me part of that foundation building gratulations on your graduation. volved with West Windsor’s gov- of political motivation, while in the team. Hemant Marathe ernment. same issue of the paper the mayor Every time I sit down to write a ‘It is such a luxury to be The bottom line is that my fian- Marathe, who is concluding his had Ms. Ward, a paid employee of speech, it is a difficult exercise. cee and I are going to be long-term able to set your own ex- term as president of the School West Windsor Township, write an When I was growing up, I had to be residents of West Windsor. As such, pectations and be happy Board, is running for mayor of West overtly political letter defending careful not to say anything that my I want to ensure this town is an at- Windsor. Mayor Hsueh’s policies with re- parents thought was inappropriate. with what you achieve,’ tractive place to raise our family. If gard to Cranbury Road. Is it not po- Now as an adult speaking to gradu- Marathe told graduates. elected, all my actions will be driv- litical to use a paid township em- ating seniors, I have to be careful Peter Mendonez en by what is in the best interest of ployee to do the mayor’s bidding not to say anything that my kids py, irrespective of how we look to for WW Council West Windsor over the long haul. through letters to the editor? think is inappropriate to say to their the external world? Being new to town but not to Again, I encourage you to look friends. I know perfectly well what It is such a luxury to be able to New Jersey, I bring some unique value greatly the qualities of for the truth and examine each can- it means to be the sandwich genera- set your own expectations and be attributes to the field. I bring new West Windsor as a community. didate carefully. The future of our tion. happy with what you achieve. I ideas for efficiency in the budget, Thus, I seek the voters’ support in town depends on it. Today I would like to tell you Have you ever been to the Su- youthful energy, and the ability to the November election to serve on Virginia Manzari something that I recently learned perbowl stadium the day after the think long term. I also have the per- council to work hard to ensure a from talking to one of my own chil- big game? sonality and skills to work with ev- high quality of life going forward dren. The other day as I got ready to An empty football stadium can eryone serving on the council, as A ‘Word Maven’ in the place where I will raise a exercise on the treadmill, my teen- be a little eerie. The place that hours well as the mayor. In the coming family. age daughter came up to me and before was so loud that you could months, I, along with my running hat a pleasure it was to read After living in Newark and then said, “Dad, we need to talk.” not clearly think is suddenly so mates, Hemant Marathe for mayor the article by Sue Roy in Somerset, my fiancee, Jennifer, W As a parent your heart skips a deathly quiet that you can hear a and Linda Geevers for Council, your July 26 issue titled “Broad and I chose to buy a house in West few beats when you hear those pin drop. The place that was so will reach out to engage as many of Support for Pedestrian Safety” and Windsor. The preserved open space words from your teenage daughter. alive and colorful now appears dull you as possible to discuss your the sidebar on page 11, and be able in town represented to me a good With four daughters, my heart has and monochromatic. It is easy to ideas or concerns for West Wind- to breath freely seeing reporting staple to New Jersey, “The Garden skipped quite a few beats over the handle the fans who cheered wildly sor. We hope to earn your vote in that was accurate, cogent, and com- State.” In addition, the town’s Sil- years. After my first experience of when you caught the winning the November election. prehensive in scope. ver LEED energy efficiency certi- missing heart beats I went online touchdown pass. How many of us Ms. Roy summed up the flavor of fication struck the passionate, pro- Peter Mendonez and bought two heart defibrillators can handle catching passes in an the meeting by blending the words fessional chord in me. With chil- just in case; one each for me and empty stadium the day after the of the participants with concise and dren in our plan, the school district Marathe Praised my wife. game? How many of us are happy detailed descriptions of pertinent sold us; and the esthetics of town After hearing those words from with ourselves when there are no moments. Thank you for hiring a sealed the deal. want to share with you the expe- my daughter, I quickly got out of external validations? word maven of this high caliber. After earning a B.S. degree in riences I have had with our my exercise clothes, put on a jack- Our true success in life depends I Sarah Thomson electrical engineering at NJIT, I school board president, Dr. Hemant have spent my career in PSE&G, Marathe. IBM, a consulting company, and I first met Hemant when the con- am currently employed in a soft- sulting engineering firm he found- ware startup. The mission of the ed was working on technical chal- company is to provide sustainable lenges at a company where I was energy savings and revenues to employed. The project required 251 Mather Avenue consumers without any govern- that he analyze the problem and ment subsidies. work with a group of in-house ex- Princeton, New Jersey My professional experience di- perts to find a solution. The job re- rectly links me with West Windsor quired both technical knowledge

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The mayor boasted that the sta- Princeton Junction station looks oney for helicopter lessons gained him the respect of his col- In the name of open space, the tion has record ridership but conve- like a dump, more so considering M($38,000) and $40,000 to leagues. town is also designed such a way niently forgot to mention is that he its high ridership. If Edison can do protect the West Windsor mayor While working with Hemant I that you have to drive far (read “an- has done nothing to develop the it, why can’t West Windsor? from having to answer questions. learned that he had a personal inter- other town”) to get what you want infrastructure for the growth. The What do I know — the rough, Unlimited funds over $1 million est in the West Windsor school sys- — the result is more traffic, more parking in the station is a joke. The narrow single lane roads, childish for no-bid professional service con- tem, and we became personal gas, more carbon footprint. So you town has managed to create an arti- traffic at the schools, the parking tractors feasting on a Transit Village. friends. I found that he approached have significant traffic headaches ficial scarcity of parking, a bureau- woes at the station, all this may be a No money, though, for preserving a his community service with the in a town you thought you came to cracy to go with it, and all the fun grand design to maintain rural, un- war hero’s homestead when the hid- same enthusiasm and dedication as relax from the bustles of city life. stuff that comes with them. derdeveloped atmosphere for those den agenda is to build new park and his business. Based on my knowl- There is no north-south road For daily parking on Vaughn who are nostalgic. All we need are recreation storage facilities on the edge of Hemant Marathe’s capa- through Plainsboro and West Wind- drive, two old guys take $5 cash some open air toilets along the train Grover Farm. When Mrs. Grover bilities and community spirit I am sor, no traffic flow analysis to mod- and hand out a piece of paper with track or in the woods. left the house in February, 2009, it supporting him for the position as ify road patterns, signal times, etc. the dates written by hand. I am Someone told me that New Jer- was completely habitable. The Mayor of West Windsor. The most egregious is the com- quite sure that the war-torn Repub- sey is one of the most corrupt states $53,000 was to repair what the may- Tim Fink plete lack of any traffic engineering lic of Congo or Somalia has a less in the nation. I don’t know if that is or and his administrator trashed. Brians Circle, Princeton Junction principles in the design of the traf- antiquated parking system. The true or there is a deliberate, malev- Now the mayor and council fic. One example would be in front town is developing more parking olent usurpation of power in West want $5.5 million for renovations Contrarian View of Community and High School spaces further and further away. It Windsor, however the way vested to their crib where every employee North. There it seems everybody is destroying open spaces and interest wins here, things do not get gets a corner office to handle the On Infrastructure including the school buses is going done the way they are supposed to, increased demands of another in every direction possible at cross and residents are apathetic, the sys- Editor’s note: Read the com- 20,000 residents because the may- purposes. It is a miracle that acci- West Windsor is dys- tem appears corroded. or, council, and the professional plete version of this letter at www. dents don’t happen there every day. The town is dysfunctional in ev- wwpinfo.com. functional in every sense staff were too incompetent to find It does not have to be this way. ery sense of the word. Only two corporate tenants to bring commer- want to share my observations as of the word. Using the simplest of traffic prin- groups, WW-P Community Educa- cial ratables to the Cyanamid/Gen- a resident on infrastructure. It is a I ciples, traffic can be improved and tion and the library perform way eral Growth/Howard Hughes tract. contrarian view. it does not have to cost a lot. For woods to develop parking areas. beyond the budget and importance Too bad the guys referenced in a The condition of the roads in example, clear arrows on each lane. The town is authoritative but not accorded to them. recent Trenton Times article for al- West Windsor is currently barely In many cross sections traffic will responsible. The Parking Authority Wherever there is a pot of mon- legedly stealing copper in Trenton average compared to other towns. be relieved by having a separate slaps you with a ticket of $60 or ey, particularly other people’s didn’t know about the “free” stuff Considering the high taxes, the turn lane, e.g. crossing of Millstone more with a “gotcha” mentality, money, unintended or parasitic from the Grover House that were condition can be considered worse and Cranbury. Millstone Road is so while New York City charges $35 growth ensues. Soon enough, those available with no questions asked. than average. narrow that somebody turning left for a parking ticket. You need the paying the money are bossed Call yourself an Historical Society, Traffic is another matter for a blocks all the cars turning right. To subtlety of a metaphysician to dis- around, controlled, monitored and the world is your oyster. town with preserved land and rela- add insult to injury, an island was cern the difference between the (electronically?), and forced to pay What transpired at the Grover tively sparse population. Our fore- created taking space from an al- parking ticket, extortion, and fund more money. If you interact with House is a political scandal shield- fathers had the brilliant idea to join ready narrow space. Why can’t a raising. On the east side there are the parking authority, school dis- ed from West Windsor taxpayers. West Windsor and Plainsboro right turn lane be created by taking 20 or more rideshare spots and a trict, or municipal office, most of- Three politicians who completely schools at the hip but did not have five feet of land from the adjoining booth where somebody watches, in ten (not always) you sense intoler- failed their fiduciary responsibili- the matching foresight to develop house and compensating the owner freezing cold or sweltering heat, if ance, subtle arrogance, disdain, ties. Two of these three politicians infrastructure for it. Many resi- accordingly? anybody is cheating. What a waste and a defensive attitude. should be removed from office at dents have to take their child to the Another major infrastructure is- of human resources! The backdrop of all these, the the next general election on Tues- school on the other end of the other sue is parking at the station. The Edison Metropark station has a common excuse, is the school bud- day, November 5. Stand up for town. Moreover, the town keeps Princeton Junction station, which multistory, automated, gated, cov- get that threatens to suck the life American values and not the poli- adding luxury apartments (pure helped the phenomenal growth of ered parking lot and additional out of the town. tics of indifference. Pete Weale greed to raise more tax money) and the town by making it the bedroom open parking for overflow. You al- Partha (Pat) Banerjee West Windsor condensed single family develop- community for Wall Street foot sol- ways get a parking spot there for West Windsor Princeton Dermatology Associates Board Certified Dermatologists

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Recognized: Zachary Strong, near right, People in the News earned a bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Cham- pionship. Bronze Medal kids worked was really eye-open- Varna Kodoth present- ing. It was an absolute honor to be ed her Bharatanatyam Zachary Strong of West Wind- able to participate in this once in a Arangetram on July sor received a bronze medal in the lifetime opportunity.” 20. building maintenance competition Strong, currently employed as a at the SkillsUSA Championships manager at Yogurtland in Hamilton held in Kansas City, Missouri, in Square, intends to study business bhava (expression), raga (music), June. The competition was part of this fall at Mercer Community Col- thala (rhythm), and natya (classical the SkillsUSA 49th annual Nation- lege. For more information about Indian musical theater) in equal al Leadership and Skills Confer- programs offered at Mercer County measure. With graceful move- ence, a showcase of career and Technical Schools, contact Lori ments, striking poses, and expres- uated from High School South. Perlow by E-mail at LPerlow@ technical education students. More sion, the dancer conveys meaning College of New Jersey: Gradu- mcts.edu or call 609-570-3400. than 5,900 students competed in 98 and emotion. ates from West Windsor include different trade, technical, and lead- Dancers are adorned with exqui- Elizabeth Huttner, bachelor of ership areas. Benefit Dance site costumes, jewelry, and facial arts in communication studies; Strong was one of 21 students make-up to replicate a temple Stewart Fernandez, bachelor of who participated in the six-hour Varna Kodoth, a rising sopho- sculpture. Arangetram means “En- science in management; Steven long competition. Some of Strong’s more at High School South, pre- tering the stage” — making the de- Fernandez, bachelor of science in tasks included stripping, buffing, sented her Bharatanatyam Aran- but of a dancer. After completing marketing; David Van Arnum, Laude; and Upasana Madan, and waxing 25 square feet of floor getram on July 20 at Robbinsville several years of training under the bachelor of science in finance; and bachelor of science in biology space. He also had to demonstrate High School. Family, friends, guidance of a Guru, a solo Samantha Zimbler, bachelor of Magna Cum Laude. the ability to clean carpeting, an of- classmates, teachers, and art lovers Bharatanatyam performance of the arts in English Summa Cum Laude. fice, and a restroom. The event also attended the event to support the student is arranged. Also, Jennifer Lennon, master University of Dayton: Noah included a mock interview and role Cherry Tree Club of West Windsor. “Varna is an inspiring and re- of arts in teaching in special educa- Katz of West Windsor is a student play scenario with a dissatisfied Instead of gifts, Kodoth requested markable individual,” says Wendy tion; Maura Nixon, master of arts in the incoming class. client. The competitions were run that invitees make a donation to the Schutzer, program director for the in school counseling option; Chel- Eckerd College: Karen Borto- with the help of industry, trade as- Cherry Tree Club, a preschool Cherry Tree Club. “The children sea Cheatham, bachelor of sci- lus of West Windsor is on the dean’s sociations, and labor organizations. based in West Windsor for home- and staff of the Cherry Tree Club ence in elementary education; list. A 2012 graduate of High School less and at-risk children in Mercer are extremely grateful for her gen- Schuyler Antane, bachelor of sci- Fairleigh Dickinson University North, he completed the Land- County. She raised $2,365 for the erosity and the generosity of all the ence in health and physical educa- in Teaneck: Students on the honor’s scape, Maintenance, and Design school. Her parents are Prasanna- attendees of her beautiful gradua- tion teaching Magna Cum Laude; list include Deborah O’Dea and program at Mercer County Techni- kumar and Jayasree of Plains- tion performance.” Alicia Campiglia, bachelor of sci- Abigayle Simkin of Plainsboro; cal Schools’ Arthur R. Sypek Cen- boro. ence in biology; Poonam Chitale, and West Windsor resident Ken- ter in June. “We are very proud of Kodoth began learning In College bachelor of science in biology; and neth Lemley. O’Dea also graduat- Zach’s accomplishments,” says Ed Bharatanatyam, an ancient temple Taylor Koslo, bachelor of science ed. Birdsall, one of his instructors. dance of southern India, at the age Colgate University: Kory in biology. “He showed extreme dedication to of seven. A student of the Nrithyan- Beach of West Windsor is a paid Graduates from Plainsboro in- Fairleigh Dickinson University the trade and exceptional leader- jali School of Dance in New Bruns- research fellow this summer. A clude Ruth Bills, master of arts in in Florham Park: Matthew Befi of ship skills.” wick, she performed solo for 2 1/2 member of the Class of 2015, he is teaching special education; Megan West Windsor graduated. “SkillsUSA was an experience hours during her graduation event. conducting research in physics Gerity, master of arts in teaching Georgia Institute of Technolo- of a lifetime,” says Strong. “To see The dance is devotional in spirit with the guidance of Enrique Gal- in early childhood-urban; Rohit gy: Vijayeetha Ramesh is on the all the different types of competi- yet possesses a highly stylized and vaz, a professor of physics, astron- Reddy, bachelor of science in bio- spring dean’s list. tions and to see how hard all the sophisticated technique combining omy, and engineering. Beach grad- medical engineering Magna Cum

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Pre-K through Post Graduate Levels of Study RADHA CHEERATH Hofstra University: Hannah Girgenti, a junior graphic design ucation specialist in counseling BROKER ASSOCIATE Richman of Plainsboro is on the major; Laura McCormick, a ju- services. “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” spring dean’s list. A major in public nior elementary education major; Saint Joseph’s University: Kev- relations, she is in the Class of Shirley Wen, a junior biochemis- • Mercer County Top Producers Association 2001-2012 in C. Campbell of West Windsor is • Mercer County Circle of Excellence Award Gold 2012 2014. try major; and Erica Zohn, a se- on the dean’s list. He is majoring in Email: [email protected] Ithaca College: West Windsor nior elementary education major. food marketing. Graduates of Rider University Cell: 609-577-6664 • Office: 609-750-4118 residents on the spring dean’s list Stevenson University: Abby include Helene Strange, a clinical include Plainsboro residents Clar- issa Beck, bachelor of science in Lerner of West Windsor is on the health studies major in the class of spring dean’s list. 2014; and Jessica Miller, a public business administration in Ac- and community health major in the counting; Ilse Gutierrez, bachelor University of the Sciences: West class of 2015. of science in business administra- Windsor residents on the dean’s list tion in global supply chain man- include Tiffany Au and Alen Vu- James Madison University: agement; Shuo Lang, master of kovic, both doctor of pharmacy Members of the Class of 2017 in- accountancy in accounting; David students; and Christopher Mat- clude West Windsor residents Kay- Hassine, master of arts in teaching thews, a doctor of physical therapy la Morrissey a major in health sci- in teaching; Sharlis Thompson, student. Plainsboro residents on the 23 Princeton Highlands Blvd – Frank- 4 Camelot Dr. East Brunswick. Beautiful ences; Adrienne Cardulla a major lin Twp. Stunning describes this Emerald 3 bedroom 2 full bath rancher on lovely lot in bachelor of arts in psychology; and dean’s list include Joon Lee and model at Princeton Highlands. is home East Brunswick. Hardwood oors in Living in management; and Zachary Mc- is painted in lovely warm decorator colors Ida Tyson, an education specialist Grand Lee, both doctor of phar- for a peaceful feeling throughout. Kitchen room & Dining Room, large EIK plus a won- Cann undeclared major. in counseling services. macy students. w/Italian slate ooring, granite counters & derful family room with brick replace and Graduates from West Windsor center island. e 2 story family room w/back recessed lighting. 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College of Liberal Arts and Sci- administration; Evan McGrain, 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- bachelor of arts in speech and inter- ences; and Joseph Ferguson, tute: Students on the spring dean’s personal communication; Lindsay studying physics in the College of Princeton Jct., NJ 27 Parker Road – Plainsboro. For Rent – Great list include Danielle Balzano, Al- single family home in Princeton Collection. Plaza, master of arts in counseling 609-799-8181 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath with 2 car garage and full ex Lerner, and Eric Valero, all of services; and Peter Ruffini, an ed- Continued on following page basement. $2,900 West Windsor; and Irina Matos of Plainsboro. Valero also received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. Rider University: Students on the dean’s list include Plainsboro residents Clarissa Beck, a senior now enrolling accounting major; Jonathan Fal- zon, a junior marketing major; Everlynn Muthusi, a junior fi- fall 2013 nance major; Rebecca Crider, a junior psychology major; Freder- ick Kelly, a senior chemistry ma- jor; Betty Simmons, a junior psy- chology major; Jennifer Dowling, a junior elementary education ma- jor; Anna Kunkel-Jure, a junior elementary education major; Rilwan Pade, a sophomore gener- al liberal arts major; Alexandria Robles, a senior secondary educa- tion major; and Sharlis Thomp- son, a senior psychology major. Students from West Windsor in- clude Elena Domm, a senior ac- counting major; Michael Leong, a sophomore computer information Princeton • Cranbury • New Brunswick systems major; Anthony Pisano, a Live music • Classes for all ages and levels • Top faculty & junior finance major; Pamela Wagner, a junior business admin- facilities • Distinguished alumni • Performance opportunities istration major; Leonardo Galea- no, a senior liberal studies major; The Of cial School of Kristen Geevers, a senior elemen- Call today: (609) 921-7758 • arballet.org/PBS American Repertory Ballet tary education major; Katherine Jones George Pallat, Caroline © 10 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013

Continued from preceding page Liberal Arts and Sciences, West Windsor students on the dean’s list include Allison Caspar- ius, studying marketing in the School of Business; Brandon Chu, studying biology in the Col- lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Jennifer Rota, studying commu- nication in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Jennifer Brad- ley, studying English in the Col- lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Nora Wilby, studying psy- for the area for three years. The Deaths chology in theW College ofe Liberals spacet will Wbe used by ismalln groupsd sor-PlaGoodin Works:s Atb left, Grovero Middlero School assistant Arts and Sciences, of students and teachers for instruc- Ann E. Peterson, 60, of Mon- principal Richard Stec, South alumnus Sahil Chavan, Washington University in St. tion and learning in an outdoor set- roe died July 20 at her home. Born Ojas Diwan of SPL Troop 759, and Scoutmaster Louis: Zachary Hyams of West ting. in Schenectady, NY, she was raised Troop 759 Bob Stalzer at the dedication of the Gro- Windsor was named a Mylonas on Long Island. Peterson had been ver Middle School Grade 8 Courtyard. Scholar in humanities.C An incomo- mmunity Education Music for a Cause a longtime West Windsor resident ing freshman in the College of Arts Above, Grover music teacher Louise Haemmerle, until four years ago. Boyd music teacher Jessica Thompson, Grover music & Sciences, he is a June graduate of ore than 240 singers from Survivors include her children, High School South. MGrover Middle School’s Bryan, Shannon, and Michael Pe- teacher Jodi Johnston, and Tim Lawrence of Russo University of Wisconsin-Madi- choirs performed in a benefit con- terson; grandson John Peterson; Music Store at the benefit for the Boyd School in Sea- son: Danielle Alexa Kelly, a grad- cert for the music program at the her mother, Loyola Murphy; and side Heights. uate of High School North, Class of Hugh J. Boyd School in Seaside her brothers, Charles, Daniel, Da- 2009, graduated from the College Heights. They raised more than vid, and Donald Murphy. $1,800 to benefit the music pro- of Letters and Sciences with dual Dr. John Murphy, 78, of West he served in Germany, Austria, and ter more than 25 years. An Air gram at Boyd School. All of the bachelor’s degrees in legal studies ExtendedCovina Ddied Julya 23. Ay graduate P of rItaly,o andg thenr serveda asm an agent Force veteran, he served in the school’s instruments and music and sociology. medical school at Georgetown for the federal government. New Jersey National Guard for 20 classroom supplies were lost when University, he served in the Air Survivors include his extended years. Survivors include a daughter the school was flooded during Su- Force and flew on a number of family, Erica and Michael Bell of and son-in-law, Dana Karas and Private School per Storm Sandy.  Kindergahighlyrt classifieden missions E underx tWeste Windsor.ns Donationsio nmay be Michael Empson of Plainsboro; Russo’s Music Center also do- Choate Rosemary Hall: Dani- “Operation Chrome Dome,” and made to the Helen & Harry Gray and granddaughter Victoria Karas. nated 50 drum sticks and a full-size elle Stiefel of West Windsor gradu- eventually practiced plastic sur- Cancer Center, 80 Seymour Street, Anatole “Tony” Kurdsjuk, 78, digital keyboard and stand. Louise ated. She will attend Lehigh Uni- gery in California for many years. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102; or of North Fort Myers, FL, died July Haemmerle and Jodi Johnston, versity inW thee fall.st Windsor-Plainsboro CommuSurvivorsnity includeEdu caa sistertio nand to VNA Healthcare Hospice, 103 26. He lived in West Windsor from Grover music teachers, visited brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 1969 to 1997. Born in Mariupol, Boyd School to donate the money 75 Grovers Mill Rd. Burke of West Windsor. 06105. USSR, his parents were survivors Outdoor Classroom and instruments. Stanley W. Bryn, 81, of Toms of the Nazi labor camps in Germa- The students and faculty of Victor B. Pesco Jr., 78, of Plainsboro, NJ 08536 River died July 26. Survivors in- ny during World War II. The family Grover Middle School celebrat- Boyd School spent most of the Cromwell, CT, died July 24. A clude a sister, Pauline Melnyk of immigrated to Bellmore, NY, in ed the opening of its new outdoor school year in a nearby high school baseball player, he was scouted by 609-716-5030 Plainsboro. 1948. classroom in June. The grade eight while their building was being re- the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Kurdsjuk attended Duke Uni- courtyard was redesigned and con- paired. They are hopeful about a White Sox, and the New York Gi- Donald J. Karas, 67, of Little versity before enlisting in the Air structed by Sahil Chavan, a 2012 return to their newly renovated ants while attending the University Egg Harbor died July 26. Born in Force where he worked as a pro- graduate of High School South. building. of Hartford. A member of the Army Newark, he retired from the New- grammer on the first computer sys- Chavan workedW on thee renovationsst WiWndessot rW-InfantryPil n82nda dAirborneinss oDivision,br o-arkP Policerloa Department i ns in 1999b afo- ro CWoemsmt uWCnioitnymd Emsdoucnr-iatPytla iEodinnu scbaotiroon Community Education  Extended Day Program  Extended Day Program  Exten dKiendde Drgaayrt Perno Egxtreanmsi on  Kind Keinrgdaerrtegna Ertxetenn Esixotne nsion West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education West WWiensdts oWr-iPnldaisnosrb-o7Pr5ola GCinorosmvbmeorursno Mi tCiylol ERmddum. cuatnioitny Education 75 Gr7ov5e rGsr Moville Rrsd .M illP Rladin. sboro, NJ 08536 PlainsPbloarion, sNbJo 08536ro, N J• 08536609-716 -5030 609-716-5030 609-716-5030 AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 11 tems. He worked at Honeywell af- wife, Megan, Matthew Nosal and ter the service. Rachel S. Hendershott; great- Governor’s Schol- After retiring to Florida he wrote grandchildren, Jackson and Colin and published “The Long Walk Weber, and Juliet Nosal; her broth- ars: Aana Bansal, Home, With Miracles Along The ers, Peter and Charles Van Wagner; near right, partici- Way,” the story of his family’s and her twin sister, Mary Waldvo- pated in Dynawheel struggles in Russia and Germany. gel. Donations may be sent to Al- Stroke Rehabilitation From 2005 to 2010 Kurdsjuk was a zheimer’s Organization at www. through Android frequent speaker at schools, uni- alz.org. Games. Arnov Sood’s versities, clubs, and Holocaust Joseph F. Garofoli, 79, died gatherings, where he shared the project was Wireless July 28. He was an Army veteran. Body Area Sensor tales of his family so that future Survivors include a daughter, Mary generations would “never forget” Jo Garofoli, of Plainsboro. Dona- Networks for Bio- the things that happened during tions may be made to Boston Chil- medical Applications those times. dren’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park or Ubiquitous Rain- Survivors include his wife of 50 Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA fall Sensing. years, Linda; sons Jacob and Tony; 02215. his daughters-in-law Muriel and Jennifer; and grandchildren Nicho- Gladys McGuire Bower, 86, of Teams of students undertook las and Abigail. Donations may be Washington Township died July Governor’s School smart phone game for stroke re- original research projects on top- habilitation. The scholars attend- made to the Holocaust Museum & 30. Survivors include a daughter ighty-five top science stu- ics ranging from the unknown im- ed classes in modern physics, bio- Education Center of Southwest and son-in-law, Kathleen and The- dents from high schools in the E pacts of climate change to the ori- mechanics, materials science, ro- Florida (www.holocaustmuseum- odore Gershon of West Windsor. state have successfully completed gins of volcanic materials found botics, and computer program- swfl.org). 2013. Donations may be made to the three-week New Jersey Gov- in ancient pottery. ming. They also took field trips to James F. McGuire Memorial Se- ernor’s School in the Sciences Rachel Elizabeth Hender- West Windsor residents Arnav corporate and industrial sites in nior Citizen Center, 116 Paris Ave- program at Drew University. Par- shott, 84, of West Windsor died Sood and Aana Bansal were two and around New Jersey, such as a nue, Northvale 07647. ticipants included West Windsor July 26 at Compassionate Care of 88 high-achieving high school nuclear power plant; a high-per- residents Morven Chin, Nikita Hospice at St. Francis Medical Charles E. Belton, 70, of New students in this year’s New Jersey formance networking firm; and a Deshpande, and Jeffrey Kuan. Center in Trenton. She was born in Haven, CT, died August 6. Survi- Governor’s School of Engineer- pharmaceutical research, devel- The program introduced the Montreal, Quebec, and lived at vors include a daughter, Karen Bel- ing and Technology at Rutgers. opment and manufacturing site. state’s best and brightest high Bear Creek Assisted Living for the ton of Plainsboro. Projects include designing a The focus of the program is to school students to college-level last seven years. new airplane, reducing dance in- prepare high school students to Henry Brown Murphy, 88, of coursework and research in the Herdershott was a volunteer juries, using thought to control realize their full potential in the Pennington died August 8. Born sciences, preparing them to excel with the All Access Mental Health, computers, and developing a classroom and laboratory. and raised in Trenton, he operated in the classroom and laboratory. the Eden Institute, Girl Scouts, and the M. William Murphy Funeral the Princeton Watercolor Society. A Home for more than 50 years. He dent of the Mercer County Funeral West Windsor. Survivors include her daughter and world traveler, photographer, and was a graduate of Georgetown Uni- Directors Association. Survivors include her husband son-in-law, Kimberley and Ste- watercolor artist, she visited the versity and the Eckles College of Survivors include a son and of 68 years, Lloyd Jr. of Lon- phen Harfenist of West Windsor; North Pole, the African Savanna, Mortuary Science. He served in the daughter-in-law, Henry B. and Ei- donderry; a son Lloyd Wertz III, his and grandson Michael Harfenist. and Indonesia, capturing the beauty Army during World War II. leen Murphy Jr. of West Windsor. wife Carol; and their children Donations may be made to the La- of the world in her photographs. He served on the board of direc- Donations may be made to either Hunter and Logan of Londonderry; dies Auxiliary of the German Survivors include her daughters tors of the Trenton Trust Company Morris Hall, 1 Bishops Drive, a daughter and son-in-law, Deidre American Club, 32 Cherry Street, and son-in-law, Caroline Jill Hen- and the National State Bank and Lawrenceville 08648; or Village and Brian Stone; and their children Albany, NY 12205. dershott, and Catherine and David was a councilman-at-large of the Charter School Fund, 101 Sullivan Tara, Patrick, and Alison; great- Weber; her son and daughter-in- City of Trenton from 1962 to 1970. Sean Robert Reed, 22, of West Way, Trenton 08628. grandchildren Kamrein and Sadie law, Stephen and Jill Hendershott; Murphy was also president of the Windsor, died August 13. He was a Stone; and sister-in-law Margaret her grandchildren, Scott Weber and War Memorial Commission, vice- Loretta Agnes Dalton Wertz, 2010 graduate of High School Wertz of West Mifflin, PA. his wife, Stephanie, Kevin Weber chairman of the Parking Authority 89, of Londonderry, NH, died Au- North, where he was a standout and his fiancee, Julie Sauer, Chris- Commission, member of the Tren- gust 10. Born in Kansas City, Mis- Virginia Van Patten Doering, running back. He had a been a stu- topher Weber, Kyle Nosal and his ton Planning Board, and past presi- souri, she was a former resident of 85, of Albany, NY, died August 11. dent at Fairleigh Dickinson.

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A WW-P NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE Back to School Students at e Dance Dance Corner Corner in West Windsor The Elite team offers solos, Tap into The Dance duets and trios in addition to its Corner for the new group dances. Wilityer reports school year two team members competed at n exciting fall is on-tap at Nationals this year. The 2013- The Dance Corner and 2014 Elite Team in addition to can be previewed during competing in lyrical, jazz and hip A hop has now added a Ballet and its free Open Houses on Friday, September 6, from 5-8 p.m. and Musical Theater team. We are Saturday, September 7, from 9 looking forward to a record year. a.m.-noon in West Windsor! New Auditions for our Elite Compe- classes being offered this year tition Team are Sunday, Sep- are: Boys Hip Hop and Modern!! tember 15, and auditions for the Children 3 to 12 years of age WWPDC performance of The can to try a free class, meet the Nutcracker Suite will be held owners and receive a gift during Saturday, September 14. More the Open House/Registration. information is available on the On Friday, youngsters 3 to 6 can website. try a Pre-Dance Class from 6 to Dancers have many choices 6:30 p.m Children 6 to 12 years this fall at The Dance Corner. can try a Hip Hop Class from 7 Tiny Tots is available for children to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the ages 18 months to 3 years old Pre-Dance class will be from and Kindersteps for 3 and 4 9:30-10:00am, a Lyrical class for year olds. A variety of PreDance ages 6-12 years is 10:15-10:45 classes such as Ballet, Tap, Pre- am and a boys Hip Hop class Hip Hop/Tumbling and Jazz are for ages 6 & up is at 11:00- geared towards 4-6 year olds. Fall classes begin Saturday, one big warm bear hug! From the 11:30am. Children 6 and up can enjoy Hip September 9, and run for 39 Dutch Neck dedicated teachers to the engag- “What makes us special is Hop, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz and Bal- weeks. Registration is available ing and developmentally appro- we offer children the opportunity let classes. Modern is offered for Presbyterian online via the redesigned and priate curriculum-DNPCCNS’s to take a variety of classes and ages 10 & up. user-friendly website. Parents philosophy is rooted in putting to perform at many different The Dance Corner offers Strong roots, engaging may select from one payment or children first. That is why for over venues during the year,” said four levels in Ballet, Jazz and a 3-payment plan. curriculum, flexible 40 years, the school has been so Roni Wilityer, who co-owns The Lyrical and Tap has five. Pointe Learn more at www.thedance- programs, exciting successful in helping children Dance Corner with Amy DeC- classes are also offered for the corner.org or by calling 609-799- enrichment at the build their socialization skills esare. “From National Night Out serious ballet student. Adults 9677. Classes fill quickly, so while sparking their curiosity and to entertaining seniors, along can also benefit from The Dance area’s longest running early registration is suggested. love of learning. with five other West Windsor Corners’s expertise. Adults can nursery school “We look at every child as Plainsboro Dance Company choose from Pilates Mat, Ballet, Dance Corner, 335 Princ- alking into a classroom an individual with their own shows, our dancers experience Flamenco, Tap and Senior Tap eton-Hightstown Road, West at Dutch Neck Presby- learning style and personality, the joy of performing for others.” classes. The Dance Corner Windsor. 609-799-9677. www. terian Church Coopera- we provide a multi-discipline Serious dancers may audition offers a drop-in rate of $17 for thedancecorner.org. E-mail: W tive Nursery School is like getting curriculum which gives every for the Elite Competition Team. adults and $10 for seniors. [email protected]. Build Your Future! MCCC was EXACTLY THE RIGHT CHOICE for me. I studied at Mercer until I decided my future direction. I made important connections and had a chance to grow. Then I transferred to Rider University, where I double-majored in Communications and Education, and earned my teaching certification in Elementary Education. I always encourage people to go to Mercer first because it helps you figure out your next steps. MELISSA CSILLAN CONKLIN ’93 (A.S., Communications) Community Education Program Administrator West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Save thousands at MCCC and increase Get Affordable your future earning potential. Solutions at MCCC Bachelor’s degree programs on campus through Rutgers, William Paterson, Fairleigh Dickinson and Felician College. West Windsor, Trenton, MercerOnline Call Enrollment Services today: West Windsor Campus: 609-570-3795, Trenton Campus: 609-570-3139 Classes begin August 24; most start August 26. www.mccc.edu/enroll AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 13 Starting in September Students at Dutch Neck StartingStarting inin SeptemberSeptember Presbyterian Church “BABY & ME” Cooperative Nursery “BABY“BABYMindful Parenting& & ME” ME” Mindful Parenting School Mindfulwith your Parenting Baby with your Baby child a chance to succeed,” fromwith Birth-14 your Baby Months said Barbara Fruh, DNPCCNS fromfrom Birth-14 Birth-14 Months Months Director of Education and vet- Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 AM Wednesdays,Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30 9:00-10:30 AM AM eran teacher of 25 years. “At DNPCCNS, children feel loved OPEN HOUSE and supported as they begin to OPENOPEN HOUSE HOUSE September 25, 9:00 AM explore the world around them SeptemberSeptember 25, 25, 9:00 9:00 AM AM in a classroom setting.” One Register online by visiting princetonmontessori.org thing that has remained constant Register onlineonline by by visiting visiting princetonmontessori.org princetonmontessori.org Click on Mommy & Me under Programs is the commitment to small class ClickClick onon Mommy Mommy & & Me Me under under Programs Programs sizes. 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InfantInfantInfant -- - 8th8th 8th gradegrade grade DNPCCNS provides a positive transition from home by TeachingTeaching Children ChildrenChildren thethe the WayWay Way They They Learn Learn Best Best involving parents in the class- room. “One of the best parts of Tours on Thursdays 9:00 AM ToursTours onon Thursdays Thursdays 9:00 9:00 AM AM being a cooperative school is oror byby appointmentappointment that our parents are involved in or by appointment their child’s education from the www.princetonmontessori.orgwww.princetonmontessori.orgwww.princetonmontessori.org start, working alongside teach- 487 Cherry Valley Road, Princeton • 609-924-4594 487 CherryCherry ValleyValley Road, Road, Princeton Princeton • 609-924-4594• 609-924-4594 ers,” says DNPCCNS Adminis- trative Director, Kim Kelly, who cians in 2 locations. Their mis- each patient. Dr. Paul Shah says ACCREDITEDACCREDITED AmericanAmerican NationalNational Council MiddleMiddle States States American was both a student and a parent ACCREDITEDBY:BY: MontessoriMontessori forforNational PrivatePrivate SchoolCouncil AssociationAssociationMiddle States sion is still the same: “to treat “what distinguishes us from oth- BY: SocietySocietyMontessori (AMS) (AMS) AccreditationAccreditationfor Private School (MSA)(MSA)Association with the school. your children like our own, and to er groups is that we don’t have Society (AMS) Accreditation (MSA) “Meeting other parents who provide the best medical care any nurses in our practice. We share the value of being in- possible.” administer our own vaccines. volved in their children’s educa- What makes them stand out tion is another wonderful charac- is that the doctors really take Continued on following page teristic,” Libby Vinson, an alumni the time needed to spend with parent stated. “I love being en- gaged in my sons’ classes, and I’ve met and formed friendships with other DNPCCNS families.” While DNPCCNS prides At 29, she has itself in being the oldest nurs- ery school in the area, it places strong emphasis on adapting to achieved more meet the needs of its growing and diverse community. “Our than most do unique structure allows us to of- fer flexible programs like our Buy Out agreement which reduces in a lifetime. time spent in the classroom,” says Mrs. Kelly. “We also offer After graduating from Stuart Country Day School a June summer camp and in of the Sacred Heart, Caroline McCarthy received September, we offer Kindergar- degrees in History of Science and Creative ten Extension four days a week, Writing from Princeton in 2006. Since then, she mornings and afternoons.” DNPCCNS also offers enrich- has built a reputation as a rising star, earning her ment programs like drama, the #1 spot on Forbes’ Tech’s Twenty Most Media cooking, and science. Students Connected Writers in 2010, and landing her on also have the opportunity to the 30 Under 30 in Media list in 2012. participate in the “Lunch Bunch” program, where children enjoy A journalist since age 21 an extra hour with friends, learn- ing table manners and more. Ad- Caroline began her career blogging about digital ditionally, “Friday Fun” classes advertising, social media, entrepreneurship, and expose children to activities be- innovation which led to a position as a columnist yond the classroom. And there for CNET.com in 2007. She has appeared on are several whole-school events throughout the year for families national TV and radio as a commentator on to enjoy. digital media, including NBC’s Today, CBS’ Caroline McCarthy, Please joins us at our open The Early Show, NPR’s Talk of the Nation, as well on Mt. Kilimanjaro, house on Saturday, October 26, as CNBC, Fox Business, BBC America and G4. has reached great from 9:30 to 11 a.m., 154 South heights since Mill Road, Princeton Junction From Stuart to Google graduating from 08550. Stuart in 2002 Administrative Director Kim It’s hard to imagine that in 9 short years, Caroline Kelly and Director of Education went from a Stuart graduate to a leadership role Barbara Fruh, teachers, and at Google, but that’s exactly what she did. By Educating confident leaders parents will be present to meet 2011, she was Managing Editor of Google’s Think Stuart is an independent K-12 school founded in 1963 just for girls. We believe that in families and answer questions. Come find out what we have to Quarterly journal. And in 2012, she became a developing the mind, body and spirit together, a Stuart education produces young women offer for your child in the 2014- Google+ Marketing Manager, working with some leaders who think critically, creatively and ethically. Our challenging curriculum takes 2015 school year or this fall, as of the most influential minds in the digital world. advantage of the way girls learn in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering DNPCCNS is currently accept- and math—as well as the arts, humanities and athletics. Stuart graduates go on to become ing applications. Reaching for the top confident, intelligent and articulate agents for positive change in our world. For additional information, Being a Stuart graduate means you carry contact 609-799-9490 or visit with you a responsibility for challenging your www.dnpccns.org. community and yourself. Caroline serves as Healthy Kids Vice Chair of the board of directors at MOUSE, Join us for What will you do? a nonprofit that empowers inner-city students to an Open House Pediatric Group improve their schools through technology. She is Wednesday a global ambassador for Ladies Trekking, which early 40 years ago Dr. October 16, 6–8 PM THINK. LEAD. CHANGE. connects women who love the outdoors with Suresh Shah opened the Thursday Ndoors to Healthy Kids Pe- causes in the places where they climb, and in November 7, 9 AM–2 PM diatric Group (HKPG), originally 2013, Caroline climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. called East Windsor Pediatric Sunday Group. His goal was to provide January 12, 1–3 PM the best health care for children in the community. The practice has grown to include 9 physi- 609.921.2330 • www.stuartschool.org Girls K-12, Co-ed Preschool/JK • Princeton 14 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 healthykidspeds.com. Offi ce Continued from preceding page hours are Monday-Friday from 8-5; Saturday and Sunday from We answer our phone calls.” 8 to noon. Appointments are 30 minutes long for well child visits and 15 minutes long for sick visits. West Windsor Even with the long blocks of Arts Center time, same day appointments are scheduled when patients are sick. With hours available on Fall into the arts at the WWAC Violin, Viola and Cello Instruction Saturdays from 8 to noon, and Violin, Viola Violin,and ViolaCello and InstructionCello Instruction someone is always on call to all classes at the West Violin,Violin, Viola Viola and and Cello Instruction Instruction String QuartetStringString QuartetCoaching Quartet Coaching Coaching answer questions. The doctors Windsor Arts Center begin StringString Quartet Quartet CoachingCoaching come in on Sunday as well, to September 16. We are of- see sick patients as needed. 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Start now. associate degree are eligible to transfer into bachelor’s degree Classes are held at Thomas Grover Middle School, programs offered on campus Hindi10 SouthfieldSYLVANLEARNING.COM Road, WestClasses Windsor, NJ 08550 through William Paterson University, Rutgers University, Fairleigh Dickinson University v HindiUSA is the largest Hindi volunteer organization in USA. and Felician College. v It has 18 Own Hindi schools, and more than 20 affiliated Register The Mercer Honors Program Hindi schools continues to provide opportuni- v More than 4,000 students of ages 5 to 15 were registered ties for challenging course work ASAP in seminar-style settings. The last year. MCCC Study Abroad Program v Hindi classes in 9 levels (PKG-8), Ages 5-16. Class sizes offers faculty-led Study Tours, as v Total fee of $260 for the whole year (includes textbooks). well as full semesters abroad. are limited Tour destinations for the com- Sibling fee is $210. ing year include Costa Rica, v Classes start on second Friday of September 2013 London, Italy and China. and will run thru second Fri of June 2014 New this fall is an Occu- pational Therapist Assistant v Students will learn reading, writing and speaking in Hindi through program offered in cooperation attractive books, software, and curriculum with the University of Medicine v Students will have a chance to participate in Kavita Paath & Hindi Mahotsav and Dentistry of New Jersey. A new Advanced Manufacturing (Largest Annual Hindi Program in North America) Technology certifi cate program v Students are taught by experienced teachers and receive certificates prepares students for the mod- for passing Hindi examination ern manufacturing environment, including team-oriented design, aA production, quality, and mainte- nance systems. Beginning this fall, students To register, please go to www.hindiusa.org and register online. majoring in Business Administra- If you don’t have access to internet, please mail the form to: HindiUSA, tion will be able to apply for dual 84 Elsie Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 with a check payable to HindiUSA. admission to the Global Supply Chain Management program at Rider University, an emerging fi eld that involves the effi cient HindiUSA – West Windsor Plainsboro Chapter coordination of the manufactur- (Non Profit Volunteer Organization) ing process from raw materials Web: wwp.hindiusa.com • E-mail: [email protected] to fi nished product and customer Contact: Gulshan Mirg (609-451-0126) • Mukul Poovan (609-915-1373) service. “Our goal is student success, and that begins by helping stu- dents build a strong academic 16 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 as varsity sports, counseling others. Continued from preceding page SciCore Academy for psychological issues and Poulos adds “it is easy to lose High School learning disabilities, and other sight of what you are there for in hair, or skin, according to the non-core activities), and using high school. You can have fun, Food and Drug Administration. ciCore Academy High facilities efficiently. They are a but you also need to study very “It can be picked up just about for-profit organization who pays hard and be guided by expert anywhere, but the more people School is a full-day private school, located in charm- their rent and their taxes, without teachers. There are no issues you are around, the higher your S receiving any outside funding. with drugs, violence, or bullying ing downtown Hightstown. Small risk,” adds Dikon. “Which is why SciCore is a high value school at SciCore Academy.” The small schools can be a common place class sizes and friendly students make SciCore Academy a pro- that is cost effective. Class sizes school size allows every teacher where MRSA outbreaks occur.” are kept small, with no more to really get to know each stu- As we go into the new school ductive and safe environment in which to grow intellectually and than 16 students per class. In dent, which really shows in their year, it’s important to keep hy- foreign languages and upper college letters of recommenda- giene top of mind. The potential personally. More than 10 years ago level science and math courses, tion. of exposure to dangerous bac- the class sizes are often 10 Arthur Poulos, Danette Pou- SciCore Academy High teria increases as soon as your students or less. los, and others had a vision. School, Old York Commons, child enters school. In particular, SciCore opened its doors athletes can be a favorite target They wanted to provide their Suites 3, 4 and 5, 125 Railroad high-school age children a first in September 2003 as a 9th Avenue, Hightstown 08520. for MRSA. These bacteria thrive and 10th grade in damp, warm areas like sport- rate education Elementary and Middle Schools. within a morally school, with the 154 Maxwell Avenue, Hight- Dr. Patty Fagin of Stuart ing equipment and locker rooms. SciCore Academy goal of becom- So what can you do to pre- wholesome en- accepts registrations stown 08520, 609/903-4417. Country Day School vironment. They ing a four-year http://www.scicore.org/ vent the spread? Dikon offers throughout the year. high school. these tips to keep skin infections wanted students in the world.” Students receive to receive much They listened expert college guidance that be- like MRSA from spreading this to the encouragement of their Stuart Country Day school year: individual attention and be given gins in middle school, and Stuart the tools to think analytically and parents, and expanded into girls attend remarkable colleges — Wash your hands fre- middle school education, then A diverse and highly quently. become confident communica- and universities including Princ- tors. Also, at that time educators elementary school classes. Now accomplished eton, Dartmouth, The University — Keep all wounds ban- celebrating their 10th year, they daged and clean, always wash- where beginning to realize that community of Chicago, Georgetown, MIT, many schools in the U.S. were are a K-12 school. and Cornell. ing hands before and after a Registrations are accepted tuart Country Day School bandage change. underperforming in the teach- of the Sacred Heart, locat- An all-girls’ school fosters a ing of science, mathematics, throughout the year and they culture of achievement and at — Avoid sharing personal work hard to help transfer stu- ed in Princeton, is celebrat- items such as towels or razors. and writing. SciCore founders S Stuart, girls take on the leader- dents transition successfully into ing the 50th year of providing ex- — Wash and dry clothes felt that these issues could be cellent education to young wom- ship roles in all areas-from the addressed well by creating a their fully accredited program. playing field to the science lab. and bed linens in the warmest Poulos believes “students will- en in our community. temperatures recommended on rigorous core curriculum for all Says the Head of School, Without boys, teachers can students and by selecting faculty ing to work hard will be accepted focus on the way girls learn, and the labels. to top colleges and universities. Dr. Patty Fagin: “Stuart is the — If you have an infection, who, through their professional premier independent all-girls’ the girls can focus on their stud- backgrounds, could impart to And, most of our alumni have ies. In addition, Stuart is small take antibiotics as prescribed received substantial tuition school in the area, providing and inform your healthcare students the standards and ap- a rigorous academic program, enough that every teacher really plications required in the “real assistance.” Alumni have been gets to know every student. As providers. accepted to top schools such combined with a strong ethical Signs of a skin infection like world.” foundation and passion for so- a result, the girls flourish. As Dr. They also recognized there as Duke, University of Chicago, Fagin says, “our girls can ask MRSA include redness, swell- Oberlin Conservatory, Tulane, cial justice. This unique combi- ing, pain, warmth to the touch, are many private schools in nation prepares our girls for the anything and raise concerns Central New Jersey, most of Emory, Boston College, Bryn they might not have in front of a pus-filled bump or area, and Mawr, Northwestern University, most competitive colleges in the fever. If you are experiencing which are prohibitively expen- country.” boys.” sive. SciCore Academy worked UCLA, New York University, Proud to be the only pre- these symptoms or have ques- Washington & Lee, Georgia Dr. Fagin is proud that Stuart tions about such an infection, be hard to keep their 2013-14 girls graduate as “intelligent, school-grade 12, faith-based, tuition to $9,720 by reducing Institute of Technology, Rens- independent school in Princeton, sure see a physician to get the selaer Polytechnic Institute, U. articulate, and confident leaders appropriate treatment. administrative overhead, elimi- who go on to make a difference Stuart’s diverse community wel- nating costly programs (such Wisconsin-Madison, Drexel, and comes girls of all backgrounds. OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 7th 9AM – 12PM See why PDT o ers the area's nest dance education. Meet PDT’s world-class staff and take FREE classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Hip-Hop.

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Photos by Rosalie O'Connor and Melissa Ackerman Forrestal Village • 116 Rockingham Row • Princeton, NJ 08540 • 609-514-1600 AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 17 It’s an environment where it’s Beginning the week of Octo- information, visit their website cool to be smart and girls are West Windsor and ber 14, a variety of after school at www.ww-p.org/departments/ free to safely discuss a myriad Plainsboro Commu- programs taught by vendors will Community-Education. of topics, from religion to politics be offered. These include sci- West Windsor and Plains- to ethnicity. The girls and faculty nity Education ence, art, languages, yoga, bas- boro Community Education, engage in topics that really mat- ketball, team building, and new Millstone River School, 75 his is such an exciting time ter — so ultimately, the girls are for this year, fencing. Classes Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro to be a child in the West well prepared for today’s ever- meet over an 8 week period, 08536. 609-716-5030. www. Windsor Plainsboro School changing global world. T one day a week after school for ww-p.org/departments/Commu- District. The West Windsor Throughout its history, Stuart an hour. Fees range between nity-Education. has enjoyed a reputation of -Plainsboro Community Educa- $125 and $135 per class. Please exceptional academics, athletics tion department, is located at register online at www.ww-p. and extra-curricular programs. Millstone River School. A wide org/departments/Community- Yu’s Elite Education Stuart has recently focused variety of programs are offered at Education as classes tend to fi ll solidly on STEM (science, tech- the schools for children ages pre- up quickly. Students do not have ounded in early 2012, Yu’s nology, engineering and math) K through 8th grade. to be enrolled in EDP in order to Elite Education provides af- in order to address growing de- The Community Education participate in these programs. Fter-school elementary, mid- e classroom space for mands for more women in these department offers the Extended Also new this year is the Mini- dle and high school enrichment Yu’s Elite Education career fi elds. From elementary Day Program (EDP) for before Explorers Program for children programs in math, science and through high school levels, Stu- and after school care from 7 who are not quite old enough for language arts for talented stu- ics program, and their teaching art has added new curriculum a.m. through 6:30 p.m. Fees kindergarten. In these half-day dents and students with a passion philosophy, encouraged them to and instructional techniques range from $45 to $335 a month, programs, held at the Millstone for challenging subjects in addi- include more subjects. as well as a STEM mentoring depending on the number of School, children will explore tion to their regular school learn- The change has been very program targeted at raising girls’ days a week, and the number of Math, World Languages and ing. Their programs are designed successful. Starting this sum- levels of interest and confi dence hours and times of day needed. Science activities while devel- to target for regional, national and mer, Yu’s Elite Education had in these critical fi elds. In order to have your child start oping the social and emotional international contests including more than 50 new students Stuart’s commitment to STEM on the fi rst day of school, please skills to help prepare them for math competitions (AMC/AIME/ signing up for language arts and is refl ected in the school’s 1:1 enroll them prior kindergarten. USAMO, MathCounts, Math- science. Dr. Yu said “the kids iPad Program which began in to Friday, August There is a $325 League, MOEMS, CML, Math really love it. The curriculum 2010. As a leading innovator in 23. Students WW-P Community a month fee for Kangaroo etc), national writing encourages the students to read the use of technology in educa- may start or end Education offers pro- this class. contests, Science Olympiads classical and literature, best- tion, Stuart gives every girl in this program grams for chidren Another (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and seller and newspapers to open grades 6-12 an iPad. Two years throughout the through adults. exciting new General Science), Spelling Bee them to new forms of writing later, the iPad technology has year, however program is “One and Debating contests. they never saw before.” “transformed how our girls learn, there is a waiting Day Wonders.” Yu’s Elite Education, formerly “The program is a lot of fun,” and how the teachers teach. period while processing their Children already enrolled in the known as Yu’s Math Olympiad continued Dr. Yu. Yu’s Elite Edu- Its cross-curricular applications registration. 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With class sizes av- Fagin. “For fi fty years we have runs Monday through Friday on program runs from 7 AM through Dr. Yu said the decision to eraging eight or fewer students educated girls to think, lead and school days to turn the half day 6:30 PM and includes breakfast, expand their offerings was per session, they have the ability change the world.” The results into a full day. Melissa Conklin, snack, lunch, admission fees, based on feedback from the to do more experiments and are outstanding! program administrator and anti- and transportation. parents. “We see a lot of kids hands-on application. Students bullying specialist, says the KE The West Windsor and with talents more than just walk away saying “I would never Stuart Country Day School “is a huge plus for parents in the Plainsboro Community Educa- mathematics. We see they also have the chance to see this if I of the Sacred Heart, 1200 area.” The program is funded have a potential for science and didn’t come to this program.” Stuart Avenue, Princeton tion department offers a wide through tuition and is only avail- language arts.” The parents, 08540. 609-921-2330. www. variety of programs from chil- able fi ve days a week. pleased with their mathemat- Continued on page 19 stuartschool.org. dren through adults. For more

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952 Alexander Road West Windsor (Historic Princeton Junction Firehouse) Arts Council West Windsor, NJ 08550 609.716.1931 Members Save 10% 18 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 “At that time,” Epstein says, “I Epstein was not even aware of [YingHua] Culture in Action: Madeline Epstein, and not interested in private school a rising third grader, performs as part Continued from page 1 in general. With the wonderful rep- of YingHua’s Chinese New Year celebra- utation of WW-P schools and the Windsor-Plainsboro’s adult pickup tion. property taxes we pay, why would league for several years. She has we consider private school? Well, it volunteered on the PTOs of Mau- turns out that [YingHua] truly of- While Epstein has been taking When some- rice Hawk and Millstone River fers something that the public Mandarin classes for two years, she thing isn’t work- schools and has led girl scout schools do not at this time.” notes that the language’s five in- ing, however, or troops. Last year she enrolled the flections are very difficult for an the teachers want Five years ago Epstein re-started younger of her two daughters in adult learner to distinguish. “Now to change course, the Princeton Area Alumni Associ- YingHua — her 10-year-old that I am at the school during the there is little red ation (PA3), a regional group asso- daughter was too old to attend. Her day, I am getting better at recogniz- tape. When some- ciated with Princeton University reasoning: she would learn all the ing phrases,” she says. “I enjoy thing works bet- that plans events and other activi- same things she would in a public reading and writing the characters ter than expected, ties for area alumni. school setting, but would also pick very much. The characters are a they can double While the Epsteins had learned up a new language at a young combination of puzzle and art.” down. early on about the benefits of ex- enough age that a foreign language The school currently has stu- posing children to a second lan- can be absorbed as easily as Eng- dents from three years old to third t the pre-K guage and always knew they want- lish. grade. Epstein will help manage and kinder- ed their kids to speak another lan- A YingHua’s planned expansion garten levels, all guage, they had initially focused on through sixth grade, as well as in- instruction is in French because John’s sister lived creasing enrollment in general. The Mandarin. Start- in France. They hired a French- YingHua’s appeal: learn 2013-’14 school year will be the ing in first grade, speaking babysitter, but the lan- the same things you first in which third grade is offered, English class ac- guage didn’t stick. would in a public school and one grade level will be added counts for about Their focus changed to Chinese each year. By 2016-’17 the school 15 percent of the when they learned about a group — and pick up Manda- will offer pre-school through grade curriculum. By trying to start a Mandarin charter rin along the way. six. sixth grade, class- school in West Windsor — the “A lot of people found us on the For Epstein, most of the adjust- es will be 50 percent in English and Princeton International Academy Internet, or through word of Bonnie Liao was familiar with ment comes from moving from a 50 percent in Mandarin. Charter School — and attended an mouth,” Epstein explains. “Others Epstein’s reputation and asked her large, well-funded, and relatively The school program is run on an open house at Plainsboro Library. just happen to see or hear about the to become director of develop- prestigious public school system to inquiry-based curriculum, in which There they met Bonnie Liao, the school, usually through the annual ment, where she worked on mar- a small, privately funded school. the students follow a new theme founder of PIACS and also the Communiversity fair on Nassau keting and fundraising. At the same Like many small private schools, each semester. Last fall, the theme founding director of YingHua. The Street in Princeton.” time the school’s former executive YingHua has fewer resources but was “folk tales.” Students read ma- Epsteins were immediately im- “We are one of the few cultures director, Natalie Ye, wanted to step more flexibility than its larger, pub- terial, completed projects, and pressed by Liao’s background and or countries that doesn’t do this back into a part-time role. Epstein licly funded counterparts. For ex- played games related to folk tales her data on the benefits of early lan- regularly,” Epstein says. If you go was appointed full-time executive ample, Epstein says, “in West from different cultures, with a guage immersion. to Europe, kids speak multiple lan- director to fill the gap. Windsor my daughter plays in the heavy emphasis on Native Ameri- Epstein volunteered as a PIACS guages — as do some of the parents Epstein says the role didn’t re- orchestra. You can’t really have an cans. board member, confident from the who send their kids to YingHua. quire much cultural adjustment. orchestra here.” YingHua can teach Then a month was added to the experience she gained as PA3 pres- Parents of kids from India some- Her day-to-day duties involve gen- music or let students play sports but curriculum unit for the kids to study ident. “I was literally on the school times spoke one dialect before eral management, administrative simply does not have enough stu- their own individual heritage. “We board of a charter school that didn’t school, Hindi in elementary school, duties (policies, billing, contracts), dents for larger team programs. really make a point to not do only exist yet,” she says. There was a lot and English in high school to pre- and policy, not the academic duties Her older daughter is at Millstone Chinese culture,” says Epstein. All of resistance from school boards. pare for college. In Iran, a parent of of a principal. She has no problems River, which has around 750 fourth the teachers are from China, but The school ultimately failed to gain communicating with staff mem- and fifth grade students. YingHua only 30 to 40 percent of the stu- the necessary approvals, but Ep- bers, who are bilingual in English. enrolls 50. dents speak Mandarin at home. Continued on page 22 stein became intrigued by the idea.

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Contact the photographer, Mark Czajkowski, by E-mail at [email protected]. Recipients of WW-P Service Awards were Anjelica Sitek, front left, Kushal Gandhi, and Tiffany Rodriquez; and Tyler Johnson, back left, Fred Williams, Jasper Tyan, Colin Curran, Brittain Dearden, and Tom Efstathios. Monica Mendoza also received the award but was not at the ceremony.

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Andrew Koontz presented Irene Hoyt presented Samier Linda Greenstein presented Laurence Salena Medina, right, received the African Mollie Miller the Mercer Ron Slinn presented Brendan Nuse Merchant the Jan Trenholm Hochman the 14th District Legislative American Parent Group Scholarship, County Board of Freeholders the West Windsor Lions Scholarship. Memorial Scholarship. Award. presented by Karen Delk. MCCC Scholarship.

done quite well with the transition and have ex- tent. The depth and fluency with the language is Epstein hibited no delays in English,” Epstein says. “It just not there as they cannot possibly be exposed Language Supervisor Continued from page 18 has been proven by numerous studies that stu- to as many words and concepts in Chinese.” Continued from page 1 dents learning in a second language actually do “I believe that WW-P does a good job with another YingHua student told her, it was normal better on English test scores than those who the model that they are using; they add many op- brew, and the Old Testament at for children to learn in French in school and learn only in English.” portunities for additional enrichment,” Epstein Georgetown University and the speak Farsi at home. For them, it is a continua- adds. “It’s just that model doesn’t work as well Midwestern Theological Seminary tion of the norm. dds Epstein: “Our students follow the same as the immersion model. It doesn’t support the in Kansas City, Missouri, took a Most of the local Mandarin-speaking popula- NJ Core Curriculum Standards that all New other brain development opportunities, either, sabbatical in Taiwan, and Sizemore tion, Epstein says, are first-generation immi- A Jersey public schools follow, just in Mandarin. such as being a more flexible problem solver accompanied him. Instead of start- grants. They usually bring their children to The concepts and facts they are learning are the when learning other content through a second ing at Jewell College as she had in- Ying Hua because it uses the Chinese national same in any language.” language.” tended, she spent her freshman math curriculum on top of state educational On the flip side, however, the benefits of Chi- Epstein adds, however, that incorporating an year in Taiwan, where she became standards. They worry, though, about assimila- nese language immersion dissipate quickly up- immersion program into public schools is not immersed in Mandarin Chinese. tion — that their children will not become on transitioning to a regular school. “We have outside the realm of possibility. “It is relatively “I had a real knack for the lan- Americanized enough. “The Chinese families seen that students who are no longer in our Chi- simple to start an immersion program in an ex- guage — I could speak it without are actually nervous that their children won’t nese immersion environment quickly lose their isting school system, and I will do my best to an accent. It is actually a parlor learn English well enough,” Epstein says. ability to speak, read, and write Chinese,” Ep- encourage WWP to adopt such a program for the trick — I can mimic the way lan- “The people who speak English at home are stein says. “It’s amazing to see how fast a child benefit of future students,” she says. “There are guages are spoken, so I learned to less worried about that,” she adds. “It’s almost can understand and speak a language in an im- successful Chinese immersion programs in pub- speak with any sort of accent. Then easier to sell it to them.” mersion program. It’s also surprising to witness lic schools in Minnesota, Utah, Massaschusetts, I earned a scholarship to study at A lot of native Mandarin-speaking parents in how fast the same child can lose it.” and more every year. New Jersey needs to keep Oxford University in England, the WW-P school system, says Epstein, take Therefore, Epstein explains, keeping chil- up.” where I took English Literature and their children on Sundays to the Huaxia School dren in the immersion setting until they have When Epstein first enrolled her daughter in Chinese. It was 1975, the Year of in Plainsboro, where they take Chinese lan- become independent readers is critical. “One YingHua, she thought it would be “really cool” the Woman. This was the 10th year guage and cultural classes. A lot of the kids, year at the elementary grade level is qualitative- that she would be learning a second language. that the scholarship program was in though, grow up able to speak Chinese but un- ly different than a year at, say, the pre-K level,” As an unintended benefit, she says she believes existence, and they had never cho- able to read or write in the language, she says. she explains, because a child who has learned to her child will also have a leg up when she joins sen a woman, so I was the first Epstein says her eight-year-old daughter, read and write in a new language will be better the working world some years down the road. woman ever picked.” who started at the school last year as a second motivated and equipped to maintain those lan- “A lot of people say it’s the language of the After graduating from Jewell grader, seems to speak fluently in Mandarin guage skills. future,” says Epstein of Mandarin. “It isn’t the College with a bachelor’s degree in with her teachers. But she expresses herself in In the WW-P district, Epstein notes, Chinese future. It’s really right now. What I found is that English literature, Chinese, and po- English differently from her big sister or most is introduced in fourth grade, and while the in- employers not only need somebody who can litical science, Sizemore attended other second-graders. struction is high quality, it cannot compete with speak another language. They need somebody Columbia University, where she “She almost expresses herself poetically,” the immersion model in terms of helping stu- who can do a technical field in another language. first earned a master’s degree in Epstein says. dents achieve fluency. “It is a typical pull-out Like, if you can be an engineer and speak Chi- Mandarin, and then switched from Nonetheless, students from YingHua who language class,” she says. “Therefore, they learn nese, but have the American sensibilities and be the PhD track to earn a master’s of have moved on to public or other private schools Chinese vocabulary, writing, et cetera in the culturally sensitive to the Chinese. Those are the international affairs (MIA) with a have not struggled with the change. “All have class. They do not use Chinese to learn other con- people they really need.” AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 23 HIGH SCHOOL NORTH AWARDS

Twin ‘W’ Sean Kehler Memorial Scholarships were presented by Mike Leahy, third from right. Recipients were Dipal Shah, left, Aditya Banerjee, Gina Chiarolanzio, Risabh Rattan, and Andrew Kerins.

Radhika Dalal received the PNC Student Council Extarordinary Leadership Award recipients were Kayla Foster, left, Richard Ni earned the Century 21 Rich Abrams & Bank Environmental Awareness Rohit Tallapragada, Noel Su, Claire Su, and Benjamin Zhang. Associates Scholarship, presented by Rich Abrams. Scholarship.

Aastha Chokshi received the Gillian Fruh, left, and Mike Nieves presented Sara Hayduchok, left, was presented Liz Sugar received the David Bachner Plainsboro Family Physicians Class of 2003 Scholarship. Abigail Stern the Mary Jacobsen the Diana Rochford Memorial Memorial Scholarship, presented Scholarship recipient Jayati Vermi, Music Scholarship. Scholarship by Melissa Demuth. by Eric Becker. left, with presenter Linda Morell.

specialization in China and Chinese. tended at the time, she founded a much re- “While I was at Columbia, I wrote a posi- spected non-profit preschool for underprivi- Ni Hao: Sherry Sizemore, a tion paper for Mayor Ed Koch, who was trav- leged kids. After my father passed away, she long-time Chinese teacher in eling to China, on the US/China textile trade. became the dean of women at a small college the WW-P district, is the new It was very exciting — I got to meet the may- for a year, and then became the dean of stu- supervisor of world languages. or and have my picture taken. So I decided to dents at Meredith College in Raleigh, North work for the government, and got a job with Carolina.” the New York City Department of Ports and Sizemore says she comes from “an educa- wasn’t sure I wanted to leave the classroom, Terminals (now part of the Port Authority of tion family — I am sure I inspired my two because being in the classroom is the fun part NY and NJ). I was a port promotion special- daughters to learn Chinese, and they are both of being a teacher.” ist, which was an extremely fun job. I trav- fluent. My older daughter lived in Beijing for What settled it for her: “I decided I could eled to ports, gave speeches, and met all sorts four years, and my younger daughter lived help even more students, those who struggle of people. I then took a position as the associ- there for a year. She now works for the Uni- or need extra guidance, and have a broader ate director in charge of the port directory for impact as a supervisor. So here I am,” she a port magazine, the International Thompson says. Transport Press.” ‘I decided I could help even “The world languages department is in- Sizemore stayed with the port until her more students, those who strug- credibly strong, which made it an easier deci- sion. I can say that because I didn’t build it. It children were born. Later, when her daugh- gle or need extra guidance, and ters were older, she became a substitute was built by Carol Meulener and Rosanne teacher for the WW-P district, especially for have a broader impact as a su- Zeppieri, the former supervisors. All I need Chinese classes. “Then a position for a long- pervisor,’ Sizemore says. to do is build on the fabulous department that brain.” But, she adds, “I stress that no deci- term sub opened up, for an elementary school we already have. We have also always been sions about immersion programs have been Chinese class,” she says. “I took over the versity of Houston as an international admis- very strong in terms of teacher assessments. made yet, and I haven’t even talked to [As- class for two months, and realized I wanted sions counselor, and my older daughter We had already been doing them, so the new sistant Superintendent] Martin Smith about to be a teacher. So I applied, and I was hired works for ELS authenticating Chinese docu- assessment policy will not be as difficult as it the results of the survey. I have only been in to teach Chinese.” ments for universities. So they both work in might otherwise have been.” this position for a few weeks. But I can say Her mother’s story is just as interesting. the academic field, even though they aren’t Sizemore commented on the recent dis- that any immersion program would be com- For her first teaching job, her mother taught teachers — yet,” she added. trict survey of parents and students regarding pletely voluntary. Only parents who wished all eight grades in a one-room schoolhouse in When asked why she decided to become a possible changes to the world languages cur- to have their children participate would be rural Missouri. “I use her as an example to supervisor, Sizemore explained that she had riculum (see sidebar page 24). placed in immersion classrooms.” my students, many of whom think every been inspired by several administrators, es- “Of course no decisions have been made “One potential change that I might like to school in the U.S. is like the schools in West pecially new Community Middle School yet, but it is important to me to consider the implement would be to introduce more cul- Windsor-Plainsboro,” says Sizemore. “I tell Principal Shauna Carter. “She urged me to needs/wants of the community,” she says. tural experiences to the world language pro- them about my mother’s experiences. She take on more responsibility. I had mentored “In general, I am a proponent of language gram. Individual teachers do some of this, went on to get a degree and became an ele- teachers and taught some teacher workshops immersion programs and believe that start- but I would like to see it expanded for all stu- mentary school teacher, then stayed home to here and at the state level, and Shauna said I ing children in language immersion at a dents. However, I am cognizant of budget raise her four children. She decided to return should be teaching other teachers to do what young age provides advantages to brain de- constraints and am not sure how feasible this to work, and worked for Head Start in the you do.’ So I decided to go beyond what I velopment beyond just being bilingual.” would be. I would also like to include the Kansas City area. Through the church we at- was doing and help other teachers grow. I Sizemore cites a recent article in Time magazine about the benefits of a “bilingual Continued on following page 24 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013

School News Continued from preceding page George Davison Rd WW-P community in more of our WW Community Mercer County Park events. We have such strong paren- Park

tal and community support and I Millstone River would like to tap into that.” Mercer Lake High Village Road West “As a teacher, I really appreciat- Rabbit Hill Rd Cranbury Brook School ed the support we receive from par- Plainsboro Rd South ents. Not long ago, a father of one High of the AP Spanish students came to School Cranbury Rd Route 571 the school on his lunch break to Grover Mill Rd North

Plainsboro Pond Penn Lyle Rd pick up a textbook. He saw me and Maple Ave Millstone Rd said, ‘I want to thank you — world Clarksville Rd languages is such a great program and you all do so much for our chil- dren.’ That is a perfect example of Cranbury Rd how fabulous our department is, and how appreciated we are, and I consider myself very lucky to be Trolley Trail? the new supervisor,” says Size- Action Plan: Alex In- Continued from page 1 more. kiow, a rising sopho- more at North, pauses ow. “Right now there is no safe way next to the ‘Pig Town The Survey Says: for them to do so. By building the Latin Out, Hindi In Knight Trail as well as the Trolley Bridge’ that takes the Line extension, students could trail through West atin is dead, some say, and now safely bike back and forth between Windsor’s Community Lthat is literally true in the West West Windsor and Plainsboro Park and up to Rabbit Windsor-Plainsboro School Dis- schools, and residents of both Hill Road. He advo- trict curriculum. But Hindi is on the towns would be better connected. Also, sports teams such as the cross cates extending the horizon. And students of at least trail over the Millstone one language may have the oppor- country teams would have a safe tunity to enroll in an immersion place to train. It would help reduce River and up to High program that would enable them to traffic congestion on Grover’s Mill School North. speak the language during the en- Road, especially during times tire school day. when people are driving to the would be $266,500. One of the un- Last spring the WW-P school schools; it promotes a healthier knowns is how much repair would district surveyed both parents and lifestyle, and would increase prop- be needed to the old trolley bridge students regarding what additional erty values.” framework still spanning the Mill- language or languages they would The Trolley Line trail already stone. like to have added to the curricu- exists today over a 2.5-mile stretch Inkiow concedes there are many lum. Currently, students can choose in West Windsor from Penn Lyle challenges to getting the project to take Spanish or Chinese in upper Road near Village Road West to completed: potential additional elementary school, and have a Rabbit Hill Road near Cranbury costs, obtaining use permits and choice of Spanish, Chinese, Neck Road. That trail was created easements from PSE&G, and con- French, or German in middle after Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh nego- vincing the WW-P school district school. tiated an easement with PSE&G, and the Township of Plainsboro to Traditionally, students could al- which had acquired the right of support the project, since much of so choose to take Latin at the high way for the old trolley line in 1937 the proposed trails lie within the school level; however, due to for installation of its high tension borders of Plainsboro. steadily declining enrollment in power lines. In 2010, when Plainsboro mayor Latin, incoming high school stu- The existing line includes the Peter Cantu was asked about the dents will no longer have the option “Pig Town” bridge in Community possibility of the project continu- to take Latin, and once those stu- Park, constructed in 2007 at a cost both sides of the property and walk President Kristina Samonte: “I like ing through Plainsboro, he said dents already enrolled have gradu- of around $200,000, financed by a the horses back and forth several the fact that you addressed the chal- PSE&G would not sign off on the ated, Latin will be phased out of the grant championed by Congress- times a day. We have small kids lenges head-on. Please let us know project for “issues about security world language curriculum entire- man Rush Holt. But then it ends, taking lessons, some as young as if we can facilitate anything for and safety. They did provide a pilot ly. about 2,000 feet away from the eight years old. We let them get the you.” project in West Windsor, but they The study results were not sur- Plainsboro border and the concrete horses themselves, and to ask an And Council President Borek were certainly not very positive prising: one-third of parents indi- and steel structural remains of the eight-year-old to cross the trail noted, “You have really put a lot of about further expansion.” In fact, cated that they would like to see old trolley line bridge across the with an 1,800-pound animal is a time and effort into this. As you Hsueh said then he had hoped to Hindi added as an additional lan- Millstone River. recipe for disaster. Our liability in- know, the town has been trying to continue the trail along another two guage; and nearly that many stu- Inkiow’s plan calls for the Trol- surance is already through the open up bike trails around town for miles of the PSE&G right of way dents indicated a preference for ley Line trail to continue along the roof.” years. Maybe we can finally get toward Mercer Lake, but that Hindi as well. The next highest lan- PSE&G easement, from Rabbit “I am concerned about the safety this project going.” PSE&G was willing to go no fur- guage choice was Italian; 12 per- Hill Road, over the Millstone, to of our horses, first and foremost, “Alex, don’t get discouraged,” ther with the trail. cent of parents, and a somewhat Grover’s Mill Road — a total of our students, and all of the students said Council members Kamal Inkiow hopes to make a presen- higher percentage of students, about three-quarters of a mile. The who may use the trail. I have a Khanna. “All projects have prob- tation to Plainsboro Committee chose Italian as their first choice. Knight Trail would branch off and problem with privacy, too. I have lems. Keep persevering and you soon. In the meantime, there are No other language possibility in- run behind the Camas Court hous- already chased the cross-country will be successful. You have the other challenges. cluded in the survey (or that was ing development to the fields be- support of the whole Council and hind North, for a distance of one- “We also need to address con- the administration.” half mile. The proposed cost, which cerns of residents whose properties Challenges to the Trol- Continued on page 26 Council member Geevers he emphasizes is just an estimate, are adjacent to the proposed route,” ley Trail plan include a praised Inkiow, but said to Greber, he says. “I think a combination of landowner opposed to it, “we hear you — we don’t want fencing, and protective and decora- there to be issues with the farm, es- tive shrubbery and landscaping and PSE&G, which now pecially with the horses. We will will eliminate most of the residents’ owns the right of way come and tour the property, to privacy concerns. I spoke with a and has resisted the idea make sure we understand your con- group of property owners who live in the past. cerns. The end result for this proj- adjacent to the current trail, and ect may look very different than the only one expressed serious con- proposal that was presented here.” cerns about the possibility of tres- team off of the trestle [on the path] “I have already toured the prop- passers. I plan on talking to every and was told that the next time I erty,” said Mayor Hsueh, “and I do one of the property owners who should just call the police and have understand your concerns. You are is looking for live along the existing trail, to find the kids arrested.” right that the trestle bridge is too out what some of the issues are, so Greber continued, “We have a dangerous to use — this is a public Retail Greeting Card Merchandisers that we can address them before we lease on the PSE&G property for safety issue. From a township per- in West Windsor, NJ build the new trail,” he said. agrarian purposes, with the right to spective, it is a good thing to have a The biggest challenge to the permanently block the trail if need- horse farm here — it is a benefit to As a member of our team, you will ensure the project may be the concerns of one ed. I am asking the Council and the kids. I am a big supporter of bi- greeting card department is merchandised and owner whose property lies on both Alex not to speak with Plainsboro cycle paths as well. Alex, if you sides of the proposed trail: Bettie maintained to provide customers the best and others about this plan, until our come to my office, I will personally Greber, long-time owner of Wild- farm is taken out of the proposal. selection of cards and product to celebrate discuss the options with you.” flowers horse farm. Consider other alternatives, like Added Borek: “There are two life’s events. Join the American Greetings family “The trail will impact us great- sidewalks on Cranbury Road. Oth- valid issues here, and no one on the today by applying online at: ly,” she said. “Our horses are 1,200 erwise I will pursue legal action to dais wants to do something that to 1,800-pound animals that spook WorkatAG.com or call 1.888.323.4192. protect my property rights.” would hurt one option or the other. easily. We have fencing, but the All five Council members We will look at all of the options as horses have been known to break praised Inkiow for his well- Alex moves forward with his proj- through the fences. Plus, we use thought-out proposal. Said Vice ect.” AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 25 In Plainsboro, Road Work Scheduled lainsboro Township Clerk replacing some of the play equip- ing a Storm Preparedness Night on Carol Torres was reappoint- ment; repairing and repainting the Thursday, September 12, at 7 p.m. Ped to her position at the Au- gazebo; and upgrading the lighting in the recreation center. Represen- gust 14 Committee meeting, which and the plantings surrounding it. tatives from the township, Middle- makes her a permanent, tenured Plainsboro has been chosen to sex County and PSE&G will share employee of the township. Torres be an onsite facility for the Special useful tips to make sure everyone is has worked as the town clerk since Olympics of New Jersey’s Young prepared in the event of a severe February, 2010, and has been a Athlete Program. This innovative storm or hurricane. The topics to be township employee since 1985. program is designed for children discussed: Prior to working for Plainsboro, with disabilities from ages two- Plainsboro Township’s Emer- Torres worked as a bilingual clerk and-a-half through seven years old, gency Response Plan for the City of Trenton for nearly 10 and allows parents and siblings to Safety and Security — Before, years. play with their special needs child During and After Storms In other Plainsboro news the in a guided play group led by a How to Prepare Your Home for township will be making improve- trained Young Athlete coach, and Storms ments to the intersection of Park- will help children improve their Storm-Related Fire Hazards way Avenue and Plainsboro Road, gross motor social and language Making a Survival Kit thanks to a $250,000 grant from the skills, and develop foundational Managing Loss of Power and New Jersey Department of Trans- sport skills. The program will be- Food Safety Tips portation. These improvements gin in the fall. Downed Power Lines and Utili- will include traffic signal upgrades, Plainsboro Township will be ty Hazards. road reconstruction, and pedestrian holding its sixth annual shredding For questions about Storm Pre- safety improvements. In addition, event for residents on Saturday, paredness Night, please contact as part of Plainsboro’s annual road October 26, from 9 a.m. to noon at Steven Holmes, deputy coordina- maintenance program, paving and the municipal center. This pro- tor of emergency management at drainage improvements will be [email protected] The steel and concrete base of the old trolley bridge made to several streets, including Coming up in Plains- or 609-799-2333, ext. 1687. still spans the Millstone between the two townships. Simonson Drive, Beechtree Drive On Wednesday, September 11, boro: the dedication of a Inkiow hopes that an engineering study can resolve and Beechtree Lane. Plainsboro Township will dedicate whether it would support a new pedestrian walkway. Starting in the fall road improve- new September 11 me- a new memorial in honor of the ments will be made to Mackenzie morial and the sixth an- men and women who died on Sep- Lane, Groendyke Lane, Quick tember 11, 2001. The centerpiece Lane, Parker Road (from Groen- nual shredding event for of the memorial will be a 27-inch Alex Inkiow’s Path: and Pedestrian Alliance. “I am a dyke to Quick), Linden Lane South residents. section of steel from the World student advisor for the alliance, and To:(from ______Prospect Avenue to Trum- Trade Center given to Plainsboro A Possible Career? I worked with President Jerry Fos- bull Road), Trumbull Road, Brent- gram, which began in 2007, is run Township by the Port Authority of ter. He helped me put together the From:wood Drive, ______Poplar Drive, Willow in conjunction with the MiddlesexDate New & YorkTime: and New______Jersey. It will have loved biking and walking budget estimate for my proposal.” Court, Hickory Court, and Walnut County Division of Solid Waste. be on display in the lobby of the I through West Windsor and “I have also met with the Rails to HereCourt. is These a proof roadway of projects your will ad, This scheduled service is only to for run Plainsboro ______. Plainsboro Municipal Center. Plainsboro ever since I was little,” Trails Conservancy, Safe Roads to start in August and continue residents; private businesses are This new indoor memorial will says High School North sopho- Schools, and Connect the Circuit, Pleasethroughout check the fall. it thoroughlynot and allowed pay to participate.special attentioncomplement to the Plainsboro’sfollowing: outdoor more Alex Inkiow. “So one day I and all three are very supportive of (YourPlainsboro check will mark also be willrepaving tell usResidents it’s okay) may watch their docu- September 11th Memorial Park lo- wanted to bike to North from my the idea and want to help out. I am Plainsboro Road from the George ments being shredded through a cated on the grounds of the munici- house in West Windsor, and my really impressed with Connect the Davison Road intersection to the closed-circuit camera and obtain a pal center across from the Wicoff mom said I couldn’t because it was Circuit’s concept, that bike trails  intersectionPhone numberof Scotts Corner Road,  Faxreceipt. number It is not necessary to reAddress- House. The dedication  Expiration ceremony Date too dangerous. So I started thinking need to connect to important places using “cold-in-place recycling,” an move paper clips, staples, or paper- will be Wednesday, September 11, about a solution to this problem. I in town. As great as the Trolley environmentally friendly process board binder covers. The township at 7 p.m. in front of the court room love the Trolley Line trail and Line Trail is now, it doesn’t really that recycles and reuses the top two recommends that residents arrive in the municipal building. The thought it would be a great idea to connect anything-it stops at Rabbit to five inches of asphalt pavement. as early as possible because once mayor and the township commit- extend it into Plainsboro, but that Hill Road. Under my proposal, the Upgrades to town parks are also the truck is filled, the event is tee, along with members of the wouldn’t connect to North and the two trails would connect the Plains- underway. The upgrades to the play closed. Plainsboro Township Police De- other schools. So I looked up the boro school complex, an important area at Schalks Meadow Park are Additional information can be partment Honor Guard, Volunteer area on Google Earth, and tried to landmark, and so would be really scheduled to be completed in De- obtained by calling the Department Fire Department, and Volunteer figure out how we could connect useful,” Inkiow said. cember, and several improvements of Public Works at 609-799-0099 Rescue Squad will be participating the Plainsboro schools to West “I have already met with Mayor at Morris Davison Park are sched- or through the township website in the public ceremony, along with Windsor, and that’s how I came up Shing-Fu Hsueh, who has been re- uled to be completed in early 2014. www.plainsboronj.com. a choir group from High School with the Knight Trail as another ally supportive, and Mayor Cantu Those improvements include re- The Plainsboro Office of Emer- North. component to the idea of extending asked for my presentation so that surfacing of the basketball courts; gency Management (OEM) is host- — Sue Roy the Trolley Line Trail,” he says. he could review it with the Plains- Inkiow is aware of previous ef- boro Committee. I have been at the forts to have the Trolley Line Trail Farmer’s Market a bunch of times, extended. “There was a big push talking to residents, and everyone change — they are very traditional for it in 2010. They faced a lot of is very interested. I plan on meeting and are concerned about their pri- obstacles. I read all of the articles with the WW-P school board and vacy, and the disruption that con- about it in the WW-P News, and my Rush Holt, too.” struction may cause, or even their Wills & Estate Planning plan tries to address all of those ob- Inkiow says he has met some way of life, especially those that stacles.” The previous effort, he “wonderful” people working on use the open area for hunting. They Mary Ann Pidgeon says, encouraged him: “I realized I this project, though he admits he don’t want to see anything new or wasn’t the only one who has has been challenged by the opposi- different happening here. But not Pidgeon & Pidgeon, PC thought of it.” tion from Bettie Greber, owner of everyone feels that way,” he says. Attorney, LLM in Taxation His proposed plan also stresses the horse farm through which a Inkiow is in fact a life-long resi- the inclusion of a In addition, I add- small portion of the proposed trail dent of West Windsor himself. He ed the concept of the Knight Trail, would run. “She has made it very lives here with his parents and 600 Alexander Road which is totally new. I named it the difficult. She said that she had younger brother Chris, who is go- Princeton Knight Trail in honor of High reached out to me to try to explain ing into eighth grade at Community School North, and as a sign of her position, but that is not true. I Middle School. “He and his friends 609-520-1010 school spirit. I have talked with stu- have never spoken with her. She have really been helping me out, www.pidgeonlaw.com dents at the high school, and the called my house twice and spoke to and he will continue to work on the student council, and they are very my mom — really she yelled at her project even after I go to college. supportive of the idea. and cursed at her. My mom was re- We really want this to happen.” “I also talked to Principal Za- ally worried and wanted me to stop But Inkiow credits his mother picchi, and some of the teachers, working on the project, but I am not with being his biggest supporter. She emigrated to the United States especially Mr. Bond, the coach of going to stop, because this is very UNCTION ARBER HOP the cross country team, and every- important — not just for me, but for when she was seven years old from J B S 33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Princeton Jct NJ 08550 one is very supportive. It will ben- the entire community. I am happy Bulgaria. “My grandfather was a helicopter pilot and helped them efit students, sports teams, espe- to work out a compromise with Traditional cially the cross-country teams, and Greber, but I don’t think she wants escape from the Communist gov- ernment. My dad also came from Barber Shop also ease traffic along Grover’s to compromise. I think she just Serving Our wants me to go away. But I really Bulgaria, much later, to study. Both Mill Road. The idea is to make it Neighbors into a school project: bike to school don’t think the trail will be that det- of my parents attended George- Since 1992 safely. That is the big difference rimental to her horses, and might town University. My father earned his undergraduate degree in fi- this time around,” he says. “By actually help her business econom- Tuesday - Friday having the support of students and ically. It’s not a win-lose situation. nance, and my mom majored in 10am - 6pm faculty, I think this time we will be I want the project to be beneficial to foreign affairs and then got an MBS Saturday from Columbia. She loves learning 8:30am - 4pm successful. It is hard to say no to a her as well. No appointment - project that involves safety for stu- “I have really learned a lot about about history, and so do I — she is Walk-in service dents.” people,” says Inkiow. “It seems very glad that I have found a cause Inkiow has also gathered the that some of the people who have that I am so passionate about.” 609-799-8554 • junctionbarbershop.com support from various groups, in- lived in West Windsor for a long cluding the West Windsor Bicycle time are really concerned about Call or Continuedfax us onwith following your page 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 26 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 Options Weighed for Cranbury Road by Sue Roy mayor could outline the specific steps that need to be taken and an approximate time- pproximately 60 people attended the line. Ward explained the process: second meeting on the Cranbury “We are preparing the RFP, which should ARoad sidewalk project, including be done within a month. Once the rfp is com- Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, Chief Joe Pica, Di- pleted, we send it out to a long list of special- rector of Community Development Pat ists, which we have already compiled, so we Ward, and Sarah Thomson and Samira do not have to take extra time looking for Akhlaq-Rezvi, the co-chairs and driving qualified consultants. The Council has to ap- forces behind the project. prove the release of the funds to pay the con- “We are already working on this project,” sultant, and, once this is done, we will award said Hsueh. “Everyone in the administration the RFP to the lowest bidder, and after the rfp and on the Town Council supports this idea, comes back, we will hold another communi- and we have already started working on the ty meeting to go over all of the alternatives request for proposals (RFPs). But we must with you. The chosen consultant will then adhere to state and local regulations, and we complete the studies. A reasonable estimate must work with the county, because it is a for them to complete a plan of this scope is 90 county road. There is a process we must fol- days. After that, we will put together the low. Having said that, we are moving for- funding for the project; and conduct a de- ward as fast as we can within that process.” tailed engineering study. Then we put the fi- been issuing tickets. However, we are re- Tight Fit: Samira Akhlaq-Rez- “For example, we must have a detailed en- nal proposal out for a bid, and the contract is sponsible for 27 square miles, so we cannot gineering assessment, and environmental as- awarded within 45 days.” have police on Cranbury Road all of the time. vi and her children call for sessments,” the mayor continued. “And we “The contract will not be awarded this Nonetheless, it has been, and will remain, sidewalks on Cranbury Road. should have different options or alternatives, year. We are hoping that the RFP will come one of our priorities. Its narrow shoulders and steep with cost analyses of each. We will present back and that we can have another meeting “We also have put up the electronic sign. enbankments are a challenge. all of the options to you, so that together we with you by the end of the year, or very early We had to take it down this morning to re- can come up with the best solution that is ac- in 2014. This is a realistic timeline.” charge the solar battery, but it will be put ceptable to the residents.” “Options are won- Many residents expressed satisfaction back as soon as the battery is charged,” he resident that our police force wasn’t friendly derful, but ideally we would like to see side- with the fact that a general timeline was be- said. enough because when the resident waved at walks on both sides of Cranbury Road. That ing provided, and some asked if it would be Several residents asked if the sign could the ‘officer’, he didn’t wave back!” is our goal,” Thomson said. possible to review the rfp before it was sent be placed nearer the curves along Cranbury “In reality, Cranbury Road has become a Said Hsueh: “That is an ideal solution, but out. Ward responded in the affirmative, and Road, and Chief Pica agreed. Residents such commuter highway,” noted Yasser Rezvi. “Is we need all of the residents to agree. Other- said that once the draft was completed, she as Scott Davis also offered their own lawns it possible to ask the county to reconfigure wise, there is the potential for a lawsuit. A would share it with residents. and driveways for signs or patrol cars, in or- the roadway to make it less of a highway, similar situation occurred on North Post Said Hsueh: “We are doing as much as we der to give the police more options for traffic such as by making it one-way, or having lim- Road. We received state funding to connect can now. We are already working with the enforcement. its on left turns, or other possibilities that the municipal building and the train station county traffic engineers on this, and have an- Members of the audience offered addi- would help slow down drivers?” Another with sidewalks. However, one resident was other meeting with them this coming Thurs- tional suggestions, especially in terms of in- resident asked if the county could put in pe- opposed to the idea, and sued us. The cost of day. The police are also increasing their pres- terim measures that would help make the destrian crossing lights at the Montessori all of this litigation certainly increased the ence in the area to help slow down speeders.” roadway safer. For instance, John Stuart school for parents with younger children. cost of the project, which is why we are not Chief Pica explained that Cranbury Road asked, “can the police utilize a cardboard po- “Those are all excellent suggestions,” re- eager for this to happen again. So please help has always been one of the police depart- lice officer and police car to encourage peo- sponded the mayor, “and in fact we have al- us make sure that all of the affected residents ment’s priorities, even before this initiative ple to slow down?” ready started discussing such options with are on board with the sidewalk idea.” began. “We fully support this group, because Chief Pica responded: “in fact, we have a the county, especially because the county is “The Township can use condemnation to Cranbury Road is a dangerous roadway, and better one. We have a dummy that we outfit going to be repaving Cranbury Road. It is take residents’ properties, but this is always putting in sidewalks can be a positive step for in a police officer uniform and hat, and we very possible that one or more of these sug- the very last resort, an option that we would the whole town. I have increased our offi- have used that in a car along other roadways. gestions will be included in the options we prefer not to use at all,” said Ward. cers’ presence there at this time, and we have However, we received a complaint from a develop.” Thomson and Akhlaq-Rezvi asked if the

people’s sidewalks. Township or- having a public hearing on the is- ing statement in response to a re- Trolley Trail? dinances clearly state that it is the sue, and we must have a decision port in the Times of Trenton on Au- Language Survey Continued from page 24 Continued from preceding page residents’ responsibility to fix the by October 14. And yes, there are gust 7: sidewalks adjoining their proper- issues with potential litigation.” “JCP&L has filed for a $30 mil- Inkiow says he is thankful to go ties, so I don’t think the Township The Council went into closed lion rate increase from its custom- written in) compared — each re- to West Windsor-Plainsboro should be fixing them.” session to discuss this issue, as well ers, which the State Board of Pub- ceived less than 10 percent. schools because the district allows Debbie Hepler noted the lack of as other personnel matters. The af- lic Utilities will begin hearing on Accordingly, the administration him to take so many classes that police presence on Old Trenton fordability controls issue will like- next month. The same article also and the Board of Education are dis- satisfy his interests — and that will Road in the area surrounding the ly be included as an agenda item at indicated that the State Division of cussing the possibility of adding help him with his trail project. bridge construction project. “Rob- the next Council meeting, Monday, Rate Counsel has filed an objection Hindi as a language choice in the “My favorite subjects are social binsville seems to have more po- August 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mu- to the request, alleging JCP&L future. At this point, though issues studies and science, and both relate lice officers on their side, and it nicipal Building. earned above its state-mandated such as staffing, and funding are to what I am doing now. What is seems to be safer there. There are The Council unanimously ap- level and that ratepayers deserve a being considered, no decision has even better is that this project has dangerous driving conditions there proved the following appoint- $200 million decrease. As mayor of been made as to whether it will be helped me figure out what I want to due to the road closure and detours. ments: David Lichtenstein, Alter- West Windsor, I am writing in sup- added, nor has any decision been study in college — city planning There have already been three ac- nate II on the Board of Recreation port of the State Division of Rate made regarding at what grade level and engineering. It is all about cidents in that area. If we had more Commissioners, through Decem- Counsel’s position. to introduce Hindi as a choice. planning what the people want — or more detailed signage, it would ber 31, 2017; Ram Ramachandran, “On January 25, 2013, on behalf One question that has arisen going out to talk to them, find out be safer.”. member, Shade Tree Commission, of West Windsor Township, I offi- among parents and students is their ideas, and what they think, Another topic on the agenda for through December 31, 2017; Drew cially requested Director Brand of whether, besides Latin, any other and then using the right tools to discussion is the extension of af- Schoenholtz, advisor, Shade Tree the State Division of Rate Counsel language will be cut from the cur- make it happen,” Inkiow says. fordability controls for Avalon Commission, through December to intervene in JCP&L’s filing to riculum in order to accommodate Watch apartments in Princeton 31, 2013; and Fatima Aziz, mem- the Board of Public Utilities for a Hindi. Martin Smith, assistant su- Junction, which currently has des- ber, Human Relations Council, rate increase. As of today, West perintendent for curriculum and More from Council ignated affordable housing units. term expiring December 31, 2014. Windsor continues to believe that it instruction, indicated that there are “The Affordable Housing Commit- In addition, the Council ap- is inappropriate for JCP&L to re- no plans to eliminate any of the he Trolley Line/Knight Trail tee has advised us that we must de- proved a memorandum of under- quest the increase given their cur- other languages. In fact, the enroll- Tproposal was not the only issue cide whether to extend this provi- standing with the State Office of rent financial status and its failure ment for German, which tradition- that drew resident comments at the sion for another 30 years,” said Emergency Management for grants to respond during both Hurricane ally has had the smallest number of August 5 meeting. While the ad- business administrator Marlena under the Federal Emergency Man- Irene and Hurricane Sandy.” students, has increased since last ministration and the entire Council Schmid. “This will satisfy our obli- agement Agency public assistance year, and two new German teachers is supportive of the Cranbury side- Hsueh Is Running. As expect- gations under the Council on Af- and/or hazard mitigation programs ed, West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu are being hired as a result. walks initiative (see story, above), fordable Housing (COAH). We are for presidentially declared major Another interesting survey re- at least one resident is already Hsueh is now officially running for one of the first towns to have to disasters, specifically Super Storm reelection. Hsueh and his running sult is that 54 percent of parents in- speaking out against it. face this extension issue, so we Sandy. Mayor Hsueh explained, dicated that would be interested in Said Ray Conover: “The Town- mates, Kamal Khanna and Eric don’t have much guidance. I do “We spent approximately $500,000 Payne, who are both running for enrolling their child in a dual lan- ship shouldn’t do it. It is not Town- know that if we don’t approve it on clean-up after Sandy. Originally guage immersion program if the ship property, and it is not a Town- Town Council positions, have offi- with Avalon, we will have to find the state was going to reimburse us cially filed their election petitions district offered one. The district is ship problem. Sidewalks will im- another housing development with for 75 percent of our costs; now, be- looking into this idea as a possible prove their property value, but not to formalize their candidacy, under 103 homes and enter into an agree- cause Governor Christie has the slate name West Windsor Mov- future option, and is considering mine, and I don’t want my taxpayer ment with them.” worked with the federal govern- partnering with Princeton Regional dollars being spent on it.” ing Forward Together (www.WW- Asked Councilman Maher: ment, we will be recovering up to MovingForwardTogether.com). Schools, which is also considering Resident John Church also com- “What are the owner’s rights? And 95 percent of what we spent.” a dual language program, and has mented on the Township’s apparent In addition to Hsueh and his are there any potential litigation is- team, two other slates have an- hired a consultant to explore the willingness to make improvements sues?” possibility. Smith emphasized that for residents that it is not obligated West Windsor Briefs nounced their intention to run in the “The owner was advised of the local election: Hemant Marathe, this idea is just under consideration to make. “My neighborhood is un- discussion at this meeting,” an- and that no decision has been made dergoing repaving and curb repair, sueh to State BPU: Stop Linda Geevers, and Peter Men- swered Schmidt. “There is a pro- JCP&L Rate Hike. Mayor donez; and Rick Visovsky, Martin as to whether this is a feasible op- and I have also noticed that the cess we must follow, including H tion for WW-P schools. Township is replacing or fixing Shing-Fu Hsueh issued the follow- Whitfield, and Debbie Hepler. AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 27

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Dinner and movie, $99; guitar music at the gazebo, the dinner, movie, and Italian country outdoor cafe in the heart of the wines, $125. Room at the Hel- park. 7 to 9 p.m. Outdoor Concert: The Dovells perform Friday, Au- drich, $75. Register. 6:30 p.m. gust 23, at Princeton Forrestal Village. On Stage Live Music Joseph and the Amazing Tech- Family Theater Carol Selick and Felix Buccella- nicolor Dreamcoat, Washington , Disney’s 101 Dalmations Wash- to, Whole Foods Market, 3495 Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 ington Crossing Open Air The- Faith ture between teens and authors of Route 1 South, West Windsor, young adult literature. Authors in- Washington Crossing-Pennington ater, 355 Washington Crossing- Vacation Bible School, Windsor Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. 609-799-2919. www. whole foods. clude Kate Brian, author of the Pennington Road, Titusville, 267- com. Blues, originals, and 1960s Chapel, 401 Village Road East, www. dpacat oat. com. Musical. 885-9857. www. dpacat oat. com. Shadowlands Trilogy and the Pri- rock. 5 to 8 p.m. West Windsor, 609-799-2559. For vate and Privilege series; Jen Blankets, seat cushions, a flash- $5. 11 a.m. children in kindergarten through light, and insect repellent are rec- Music and Merlot, Hopewell Val- Calonita, author of “The Belles” Summer Sky Shows, Raritan Val- fifth grade. Register online or E- and “Secrets of My Hollywood Life” ommended. Snack bar. $15. 7:30 ley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, mail chapel@windsorchapel. org. ley College, Planetarium, College Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. series; and Elizabeth Eulberg, au- p.m. Free. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Center, North Branch, 908-526- hopewell valleyvineyards. com. thor of “Revenge of the Girl with Queen Jane, Allied Playwrights, 1200. www. raritanval.edu. “SETI: Wine by the glass or bottle, brick Open House, Congregation Beth the Great Personality,” “Take a Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- The Search for Extraterrestrial In- Chaim, 329 Village Road East, Bow,” and “The Lonely Hearts ton University, 877-238-5596. oven pizza, and cheese platters telligence” For ages 10 and older. are available. Darla and Rich play West Windsor, 609-799-9401. Fri- Club.” Books will be available for www. marvincheiten. com. A new $7. 8 p.m. jazz. 6 to 9 p.m. day night service. Perspective purchase and signing. Snacks verse drama by Marvin Harold members invited. 7 p.m. served. Register. Free. 3 p.m. Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, Film Transitshop, The Record Collec- who was Queen of England for tor Store, 358 Farnsworth Ave- Lectures nine days in 1553. Connor McEl- Les Miserables, Princeton Public nue, Bordentown, 609-324-0880. Farm Markets wee of West Windsor portrays the Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, www. the-record-collector. com. Farmers and Vendors Market, Composition on Location, Princ- Marquis of Winchester. On stage Princeton, 609-924-9529. Free. $15. 7:30 p.m. Cranbury Township, Park Place eton Photo Workshop, Lambert- 6:30 p.m. West, Cranbury, 609-273-4811. ville, 609-921-7400. Opportunity through Sunday, August 25. See , , 10 Phase 3 Bank of Princeton Farmers feature produce grown in for photographers of all levels to story. $20. 8 p.m. Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609- Art New Jersey. Noon to 6 p.m. learn how to translate what you Xanadu, Plays-in-the-Park, Cap- 397-0333. www. see into memorable images. Dis- estro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Art Exhibit, Ellarslie, Trenton thebankofprinceton. com. Cover City Museum, Cadwalader Park, For Teens cussion of composition, camera Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548- band performs rock, soul, ska, and setting, and more while exploring 2884. www. plays inthe park.com. 609-989-3632. www. ellarslie. org. more. 8 p.m. Buzz Pop: Connecting Teens “Camera Work 2013” continues to picturesque settings. Will arrive at Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Dona- , with Books, Pop Culture, and the river before the fireworks be- September 22. Artists include Bill Philly Funk Authority Rho Wa- , tions of canned and packaged , 50 Riverview Executive Young Adult Authors West gin. Register. $59. E-mail pd- Hoo, Peter Cook, Richard DeFal- terfront , 333 North Post goods accepted for Middlesex Park, Trenton, 609-393-7300. Windsor Library pw100@gmail. com. 8 p.m. co, Martin Schwartz, Igor Svibil- Road, 609-799-0462. 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Drama in Progress Lemonade: Standing, from left, John Fischer, Jim here’s something about a lem- Bloss, Paige Matt, Ray Fallon, Martha Lavery, Jen Tonade stand; it’s an iconic ex- Fischer, Graham Mazie, Dan Keyser, Rudy Basso, ample of the first twinkle of entre- Jenny Weiner, and Andrew Timmes. Seated are Pat- preneurship. With some basic in- rick Lavery, left, and Melanie Stanek. Damian Gaeta gredients, a prime location, and a and Shannon McGovern are not pictured. little bit of marketing, a collection of young energy becomes focused into a something new and exciting. loving every minute of the rehears- versed in the current landscape of On the weekend of August 23, al process.” musical theater, and are hopeful this concept takes on a theatrical “LEMONADE!” is the story that “LEMONADE!” has a place in life at the West Windsor Arts Cen- about what happens when two chil- it. “We’re refining the show with ter, as a workshop production of dren start their own lemonade every rehearsal, and I think it would End of the World Theater’s “LEM- stand, only to wind up on the wrong be a great show for colleges to pro- ONADE!” takes the stage. And side of the law as their entrepre- duce,” said Daniel. there’s a reason the central New neurial spirit attracts the spiteful At the same time, “LEMON- Jersey theater community should attention of the powers that be. ADE!” consciously avoids several take notice: this company is formed Lavery plays A.P. Costermonger, a elements that have become com- college seasons would be a great really about the sheer love of the- entirely of 20-somethings, many of curmudgeonly old-money source monplace in musical theater, such home for `LEMONADE!’” The ater and performing, and what’s whom make their area debut with of villainy in the play. as small cast sizes. “It’s written for cast recently previewed a song possible when people come togeth- this production. The trio of writers “It’s definitely a parable,” said a cast of 25,” said Timmes. “It’s a from the show at last week’s Kelsey er to make a dream happen — both — Dave Breidenstine, Sean Eisen- Lili Daniel of Lawrenceville, the lot of fun to have the opportunity to Theater Awards at Mercer Commu- within the show and without.” hauer, and John Fischer — are high workshop’s producer. “Similar to work with a new script that has a nity College. “I’m having a great time, as I school friends from Lebanon, PA, other modern musicals like ‘Uri- larger cast.” With doubling of roles, As a workshop, the audience hope the cast is,” said Timmes. “It’s whose last project together was the netown,’ ‘LEMONADE!’ uses the workshop production features will play a vital role in the future of going to be a fun weekend of the- ambitious parody “Star Wars: The comedy and songs to poke fun at 14 actors. “LEMONADE!” “We’ll be listen- ater.” Musical,” which sold out College and draw attention to what’s hap- As is standard with community ing at every performance to see — Jonathan Elliott of New Jersey’s Kendall Hall in pening today.” theater, all of the team has day jobs; what jokes work and which ones Lemonade! The Musical 2008 and attracted national atten- “There’s a goofiness to this that Daniel is a lawyer, Timmes works might need a little work,” said Workshop, West Windsor Arts tion. And a principal actor in this we hope audiences will enjoy,” in information technology for a Fischer, who staged a reading of Council, 952 Alexander Road, production, Patrick Lavery of Den- said Andrew Timmes of Law- healthcare company, Breidenstine the first act of the script last year in West Windsor. Saturday, August ville, has a Broadway pedigree. renceville, the director. “Within a is a high school teacher, Eisenhauer his hometown of Lebanon, PA. A 24, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Au- “There’s a wonderful and ener- span of three pages, there are actors works for Apple, and Fischer is second reading will occur in Leba- gust 25, at 2:30 p.m. Workshop per- getic passion in this,” said Lavery, who take on multiple characters in working towards his doctorate in non in October. “What happens in formance of a new musical about who performed as Chip, the youth- lightning fast changes. We’ve had a physics at Temple University. this production will lead to what we two children sued by the local lei- ful teacup, in Broadway’s “Beauty lot of fun with this and it’s our hope “This is a labor of love,” says do next.” sure beverage conglomerate after and the Beast” from 1993 to 1996. that this will show in the perfor- Fischer. “We’re happy for this pro- A week away from the work- they open up a lemonade stand. Lavery, now a news anchor for ra- mances.” duction and whatever might come shop, and the cast is a mix of excite- Presented by the End of the World dio station WGHT, is thankful for a Much of the show’s creative after.” ment and anticipation. “I really Theater Company. $10. E-mail return to his roots: “I’m thrilled to team met as students at College of “We’re inviting professionals hope people laugh,” said Lavery, [email protected] see what audiences are going to New Jersey, and are reuniting for and educators from area companies with a chuckle. “There is so much for information. 609-716-1931. think, and at the same time, I’m this production. Daniel, Timmes, and schools to the workshop,” said fun and heart in this show, and it’s Lavery, and the writers are well- Daniel. “Community theater and www.westwindsorarts.org.

Fireworks Palliative Care” presented by Liz The Crosswick Band, Halo Pub, 5 Faith Cohen, social worker for Princeton Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609- AUGUST 16 Friday Night Fireworks, New HealthCare System’s hospice. 921-1710. Rock. 6 to 9 p.m. Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Insti- Hope Chamber, New Hope and Bring your own lunch. Beverage tute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, Lambertville, 215-862-9990. www. Music and Merlot, Hopewell Val- 732-604-4135. http://bviscs. org. Continued from preceding page and dessert provided. Register. ley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, new hopeLambertville fireworks. Free. Noon. Discussion, meditation, and Indi- com. Happy hours, dining, shop- Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. an vegetarian luncheon. Register Outdoor Action ping, live music, and celebrity hopewell valleyvineyards. com. by E-mail to princeton@bviscs. Pontoon Boat Nature Tour, Mer- guests in conjunction with fire- Wine by the glass or bottle, brick org. 2 p.m. cer County Park Commission, works over the Delaware River at Saturday oven pizza, and cheese platters Lake Mercer, Mercer County Park 9:30 p.m. Inclement weather can- are available. Jackalopes plays Farm Markets Marina, West Windsor, 609-303- cels. Free. 5 p.m. Americana country roots. 6 to 9 0706. www. mercer county. org. August 17 p.m. West Windsor Community Farm- Tour includes history of the lake ers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Park- Pageant Discrete, The Record Collector ing Lot, Princeton Junction Train and up-close encounters with Store, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, wildflowers, beaver lodges, bask- State Finals, National American Recycling Station, 609-933-4452. www. Miss, Hilton, 3 Tower Center Bou- Bordentown, 609-324-0880. www. west windsor farmers market. org. ing turtles, and waterfowl. Binocu- West Windsor Curbside Recy- the-record-collector. com. $15. lars provided. Ticket sales begin at levard, East Brunswick, 732-828- Produce, flowers, baked goods, 2000. www. namiss. com. cling, MCIA, 609-278-8100. www. 7:30 p.m. blood pressure screenings, adopt- noon. Weather-permitting. $10. 1 mcianj. org. 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Al Grigg, It’s a Grind Coffee ed pet information, food drive, and For Seniors House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, music by Carol Selick and Felix Star Gazing, Amateur Astrono- On Stage Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www. Buccellato. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. , Lunch and Learn, Princeton Se- mers Association of Princeton Joseph and the Amazing Tech- its agrind. com. Acoustic pop. 8 Simpson Observatory, Washing- nior Resource Center, Suzanne nicolor Dreamcoat, Washington p.m. Butterfly House ton Crossing State Park, Titusville, Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. www. Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Middlesex County Agricultural 609-737-2575. Weather-permit- Washington Crossing-Pennington Outdoor Concerts ting. Free. 8 to 11 p.m. princeton senior. org. “Hospice and Extension, Earth Center in David- Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. Summer Music Series, Palmer son’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Av- Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, Square, On the Green, 609-921- enue, South Brunswick, 732-398- a flashlight, and insect repellent 2333. www. palmer square. com. 5262. The house is filled with are recommended. Snack bar. Richard Reiter Swing Band per- plants that feed and shelter butter- $15. 7:30 p.m. forms. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. flies and larvae native to New Jer- Queen Jane, Allied Playwrights, sey. Visitors get an up close look at Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Pop Music the showy insects. Master garden- Authentic Indian cuisine ers answer questions. Free. 10 ton University, 877-238-5596. The Guess Who, Ocean Grove a.m. to noon. in a quiet, elegant setting www. marvincheiten. com. A new Camp Meeting Association, 54 verse drama by Marvin Harold Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove, Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, 800-590-4064. Canada’s rockers Blood Drive who was Queen of England for from the 1960s with “American American Red Cross, Central Jer- nine days in 1553. Starring Phoe- Woman,” “Those Eyes,” and more. sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Customized Catering Available nix Catherine Gonzalez. Directed $35 to $40. 8 p.m. Road, West Windsor, 800-448- by Dan Berkowitz. $20. 8 p.m. 3543. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. LUNCH Xanadu, Plays-in-the-Park, Cap- Good Causes estro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Wellness Mon - Fri: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Because Your Dog Is Worth It Too Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548- Yoga for Health and Happiness, Sat - Sun: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm Day, Susan G. Komen Breast 2884. www. plays inthe park. com. Cancer Foundation Central and West Windsor Library, 333 North DINNER Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Dona- South Jersey, L’Oreal, 35 Broad- Post Road, 609-799-0462. www. Sun - urs: 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm tions of canned and packaged way Road, Cranbury, 609-860- mcl. org. Geared to beginners but Fri - Sat: 4:30 pm to 11:00 pm goods accepted for Middlesex 7800. www. your dog isworth ittoo. all are welcome. Wear comfort- County’s food pantry. 8:30 p.m. com. Dog wash, dog grooming, able clothing. Bring a mat or large face painting, booksignings, photo towel. Register. Free. 10 a.m. Family Theater sessions, and contests. Register. Mandala Healing Workshop, One Reserve Your O ce Meetings, Birthdays, Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Wash- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 Graduations, Weddings, or Any ington Crossing Open Air The- Car Show, German American North, East Windsor, 609-918- ater, 355 Washington Crossing- Special Event in One of Our Club, 215 Uncle Pete’s Road, 0963. Art supplies provided. Reg- Pennington Road, Titusville, 267- Yardville, 609-586-9335. Antique ister. $25. 2 p.m. Elegant Private Rooms 885-9857. $5. 11 a.m. and classic cars on display on the Krishna Das, Integral Yoga Insti- picnic grounds. Benefit for Hamil- tute Princeton, Carl Field Center, Phone: 609-275-5707 • Fax: 609-275-9503 Live Music ton Township Education Associa- Princeton University, 732-274- E-mail: [email protected] Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk tion’s scholarship fund. Food 2410. www. iyi princeton. com. available. Raindate is Sunday, Au- 660 Plainsboro Rd. • Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Law- “Heart of Devotion” workshop from renceville, 609-896-5995. www. gust 18. $10 per show car. Free 3 to 6 p.m., $50. Kirtan from 8 to all about jazz. com. Solo jazz guitar. admission for spectators. 10 a.m. 10:30 p.m.; $40. Bring a cushion 6 to 9 p.m. to 3 p.m. or blanket to sit on. 3 p.m. at Rider Furniture

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For Families Good Causes Potato Harvest, Howell Living Sunday Jazz and Peaches Festival, History Farm, 70 Wooden’s Lane, Plainsboro Presbyterian Lambertville, 609-737-3299. www. Church, 500 Plainsboro Road, howell farm.org. Celebrate the up- August 18 Plainsboro. www. plainsboropres. coming harvest season by un- org. Music by DarlaRich Quartet. earthing a crop of potatoes that will Bring law chair or blanket. Sales be donated to the Greater Mercer Car Wash from peach desserts benefit Food Cooperative. The potatoes HomeFront. Inside if it rains. 5 to 7 25 years in the same location: Car Wash, High School South Pi- 24 years in the same location: were planted in April by visitors, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 , PNC Bank, p.m. 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 volunteers, and interns. Free. rate Marching Band 11 38 Princeton-Hightstown Road, 609-275-7272609-275-7272 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fairs & Festivals Superfresh shopping center West Windsor. www.pirate- (next doorSuperfresh to the Indianshopping Hut center restaurant) Community Day, Windsor Cha- marching band.org. Donations in- Annual Family Picnic, India (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) pel, 401 Village Road East, West vited. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Foundation of Metropolitan AlsoAlso locatedlocated at: Windsor, 609-799-2559. www. 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 Princeton, Mercer County Park 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 windsor chapel. org. Music, petting On Stage East, Edinburg Road, West Wind- 609-588-4999 zoo, pony rides, games, face sor, 609-297-7116. www. ifmpnj. www.plainsborofootandankle.com609-588-4999 , , painting, and balloon animals. Queen Jane Allied Playwrights org. Indian food, cricket, face Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Free admission. Food, drinks, and painting, water slides, volleyball, ton University, 877-238-5596. ice cream are available or bring bingo, musical chairs, antakshari, www. marvincheiten. com. A new your own. Rain date is Saturday, and music. Bring chairs. $15. Reg- verse drama by Marvin Harold August 24. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ister online. Rain or shine. E-mail Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, ifmp@ifmpnj. org for information. who was Queen of England for See story. Outdoor Action nine days in 1553. Starring Phoe- 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kayak Tour, Mercer County Park nix Catherine Gonzalez. Directed Commission, Lake Mercer, Mer- by Dan Berkowitz. $20. 2 p.m. Food & Dining cer County Park Marina, West Live Music Sunday Afternoon, Windsor, 609-303-0700. www. Joseph and the Amazing Tech- , Working Dog Winery, 610 Wind- mercercountyparks. org. Paddlers nicolor Dreamcoat Washington , 355 sor-Perrineville Road, East Wind- of all levels join park naturalists for Crossing Open Air Theater Call or fax us with your comments. Washington Crossing-Pennington sor, 609-371-6000. Music on the You’re Invited! up close encounters with the lake’s Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. back patio. Tasting room open. 2 organisms. Paddle up to the shore We will be happy to makeRain corrections Date: if we hear from you by______. www. dpacat oat. com. Musical. to 5 p.m. Note change of name. line to view wildflowers or float Saturday, August 17 Blankets, seat cushions, a flash- Saturday, alongside a beaver dam. Binocu- If we don’t hear from you, the ad will run as is. light, and insect repellent are rec- History lars provided. Register. Weather- August 24 11 AM - 3 PM ommended. Snack bar. $15. 7:30 Walking Tour, Historical Society permitting. $16. 9:30 to 11:30 Thanks! U.S. 1 Newspaper: 609-452-7000 • FAX: 609-452-0033 p.m. of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 11AM a.m. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, • Music Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Family Theater 609-921-6748. Two-hour walking Basin Park, Alexander Road, tour of downtown Princeton and • Petting Zoo Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Wash- Princeton, 609-638-6552. Three- Princeton University. $7; $4 for ington Crossing Open Air The- mile walk on the towpath. Bad ages 6 to 12. • Pony Rides ater, 355 Washington Crossing- 2 to 4 p.m. weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Pennington Road, Titusville, 267- • Food Family Nature Programs, New 885-9857. $5. 4 p.m. Sports for Causes Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro Guts and Glory Run, Crohns & • Games Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Dancing Colitis Foundation, 1735 Simp- Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www. son Avenue, Ocean City, 215-396- • Ice Cream Eat for International Zouk Flash Mob, njaudubon. org. “Mysterious 9100. www. ccfa. org. Benefit for HotSalsaHot, Drum & Dance • Face Painting nominal fee, Moths” is an evening exploration the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley with Richard Wolfert. Note special Learning Center, 4054 Quaker- all else is bridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609- chapter. 5K run or walk, individual • Balloon Animals time. Register. $5. 8 p.m. 651-6070. www. hot salsa hot. com. or team, all ages, awards. Regis- FREE! Classes led by Henri Velandia and ter. $20. 7 a.m. Pageant Claudia Palestini to participate in Windsor Chapel State Finals, National American the second annual event on Satur- 401 Village Road E., West Windsor, NJ 08550 Miss, Hilton, 3 Tower Center Bou- day, September 21 (www. izfm. Across from Dutch Neck Elementary School levard, East Brunswick, 732-828- org). E-mail luz@hotsalsahot. com Continued on following page Ph: 799-2559 | www.windsorchapel.org 2000. www. namiss. com. to register. $50. 5 p.m. 30 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 Author, Author somniac, she is the managing edi- tor of Z-Composition Magazine. Continued from preceding page Buzz Pop: Kate Brian is among the authors everal writers from West Wind- Writers from West Windsor in- Ssor and Plainsboro were pub- clude Shridhar Sadasivan with who will participate in lished in U.S.1 newspaper’s annual “Strangers.” A systems analyst in Monday the discussion group summer fiction issue on July 24. New York, his online blogs are for teens at West Wind- “Dharun and Ravi: Two Different They will be celebrated at a recep- August 19 sor Library. tion for the writers and poets at Tre Worlds,” and “A Letter from the Piani, Forrestal Village, Plains- Girls of Those Days.” boro, on Thursday, August 22, 5 to Poets from West Windsor in- Municipal Meetings Singles 8 p.m. Authors of prose will be in- clude Ilene Dube, a frequent con- tributor to U.S. 1, who wrote “In- West Windsor Council, Munici- Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- troduced and poets will be invited , 609-799-2400. dustry Today.” Corey J. Langer, a pal Building fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- to read. Visit www. princetoninfo. www. westwindsornj. org. 7 p.m. professor of medicine at the Uni- stown Road, West Windsor, 609- com to read their works. 716-8771. www. grovers mill coffee. versity of Pennsylvania, wrote Plainsboro Planning Board, Mu- Writers from Plainsboro include nicipal Building Courtroom, com. Drop in for soups, sandwich- O.C. Ezeadi, author of “Iniquity” “Streetcorner Society.” Angela 609-799-0909. www. plainsboronj. es, desserts, tea, coffee, and con- and a finance manager at Novo Stew, a graduate of High School com. 7:30 p.m. versation. Register at http://ht. Nordisk. William Hart presents North, wrote “Sunday in Prince- ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. “Ghost Busted.” Author of “Plains- ton.” She studied literary arts at Dancing boro: Images of America,” he is a Brown University and was a nomi- Waltz Workshop, Central Jersey long time member of the Plains- nee for a Creative Writing Cap- Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- Tuesday boro Historical Society and works stone Project. son Center, 45 Stockton Street, Edith McGowan, in the process Princeton, 609-945-1883. Lesson Lectures on Wall Street. with Michael Graham and Janie August 20 TED Talks, Princeton Senior Re- Nikki Stern wrote “What Will of writing her first murder mystery novel, wrote “Window Rattler.” Zitomer. No partner needed. $20. source Center, Suzanne Patter- Be.” Author of “Because I Say So: 7 p.m. She is a member of Delaware Val- son Building, 45 Stockton Street, Moral Authority’s Dangerous Ap- Dancing 609-924-7108. www. princeton- peal” and “Hope in Small Doses.” ley Poets, New Jersey Poet Society, Pop Music senior. org. “Technology, Enter- Poetry Circle, and several book International Folk Dance, Princ- Stern has her first work of fiction, , eton Folk Dance, Suzanne Pat- tainment, and Design” weekly talk. and writers groups. Rehearsal Jersey Harmony “Short Circuit,” due out this fall. Chorus, 1065 Canal Road, Princ- terson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Free. 10:30 a.m. E.E. Whiting, a longtime reader Summer Fiction Party, U.S. 1 eton, 732-469-3983. New mem- Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic Understanding the College Fi- for the Summer Fiction issue, newspaper, Tre Piani, Forrestal bers are welcome. 7:15 p.m. dances with original music. Begin- nancial Aid Process, West ners welcome. Lesson followed by Summer Sing, New Jersey Gay Windsor Library, 333 North Post wrote “Parliament of Fowls.” The Village, Plainsboro. Thursday, Au- dance. Lines and circles. No part- Men’s Chorus, Unitarian Univer- Road, 609-799-0462. www. mcl. story is part of a series called “The gust 22, 5 to 8 p.m. Introductions of ner needed. $3. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. org. Workshop to discover ways to Seven O’Clock Train of Thought.” and readings by authors published salist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton. Second annual avoid hidden and unnecessary She works at a large financial ser- in the annual fiction issue, Wednes- event covers a large repertoire of Live Music costs of sending your child to the vices firm. day, July 24. Open to the commu- music including humor, risque, Keith Franklin Jazz Group, With- college of their choice. Armed with Elizabeth Akin Stelling, a poet nity. Free admission. Cash bar. and classical. Sheet music pro- erspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon the right knowledge, you will not from Plainsboro, wrote “Pretty 609-452-7000. www. princeton- vided. Free. New members are Street, Princeton, 609-924-6011. have to worry about spending your info. com. welcome to join the all inclusive, 6:30 to 10 p.m. life savings or mortgaging your Book.” A wife, mother, chef, writ- house to pay for college. Register. er, activist, and — she says — in- non-discriminatory chorus. E-mail membership@njgmc. org for infor- Pop Music Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. mation. 7:30 p.m. Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Outdoor Action Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 Drama Schools Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, Barbecue, Princeton Ski Club, Summer Camp, JW Actors Stu- 888-636-4449. Men of all ages Lawrenceville Area, 609-588- Joyful Disciples dio, Princeton Dance & Theater and experience levels are invited 4737. www. princeton ski.org. Bring Studio, 116 Rockingham Way, to sing in four-part harmony. Free. your own food, drinks, chairs, and Living the Faith Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609- 7:30 to 10 p.m. utensils. Free. Register by E-mail 240-7080. First day of summer to [email protected]. edu. 6 program featuring a speech and Health p.m. vocal coach, a stunt director, and Feeling Healthy and Happy in the film director. Grades 5 to 7 in the Socials Golden Years, Robert Wood morning; grades 8 to 12 in the af- Sunday Worship Johnson Hamilton Center for Networking Event, BNI Ivy ternoon. Through August 23. Reg- Health and Wellness, 3100 League, 100 Overlook Center, 9:30 am ister. $445. 9 a.m. Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, West Windsor, 609-919-0944. with Holy Communion 609-584-5900. www. rwjhamilton. Free. 7 a.m. Shopping News org/ education. Monthly group is Downton Abbey Tea Time, Princ- aA Localpalooza, Whole Foods Mar- an upbeat and safe place for older eton Public Library, 65 Wither- ket, Windsor Green Shopping adults to express their concerns, spoon Street, Princeton, 609-924- Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) • Pastor Peter Froehlke Center, West Windsor, 609-799- talk openly about their stressors, 9529. www. princeton library. org. 177 Princeton Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction 2919. Join local vendors, conser- and find inner peace in a discus- Screening of two episodes of vation groups, artists, museums, sion group format. Register. Free. “Downton Abbey” and tea. 3 p.m. 609.799.1753 • popnj.org and more. Music by Larry Tritel. 6 1:30 to 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Socials Wellness 15th Anniversary Celebration, Breast Cancer Support Group, Princeton Scrabble Club, Pane- Princeton HealthCare System, ra Bread, Nassau Park, Route 1 Breast Health Center, 300B Princ- South, West Windsor, 732-329- Lennox Rebates up to $1,500 eton-Hightstown Road, East 8484. Attire is purple shirts and ac- Windsor, 888-897-8979. Share cessories. E-mail lwcleary@ Utility Rebates up to $250 experiences and triumphs. Walks clearywoods. com for information. ins welcome. 6 p.m. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Meeting, Rotary Club of Plains- 12 Month No Interest Financing* History boro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 Guided Tour, Princeton Airport, South, North Brunswick, 732-398- Free 10 Year Parts and 41 Airpark Road, Montgomery, 9033. 7:30 p.m. 609-921-3100. www. princeton- Labor Warranty airport. com. Tour includes infor- mation about the past 100 years of the airport, the present, and the Wednesday TOTAL VALUE UP TO $2,795 future. View experimental, aero- batic, and homebuilt aircraft; August 21 Purchase a Lennox high efficiency Home watch arrivals of planes; visit the Comfort System and that’s what you can maintenance shop; and sit in a save. Oh, and don’t forget to add the plane to understand how the con- trols work. Rain cancels. Free. Municipal Meeting money you save every month on lower 10:30 a.m. West Windsor Planning Board, utility bills. There’s never been a better Municipal building, Room A, time to buy. For Families 609-799-2400. www. westwindsornj. org. Read and Pick Pears, Terhune 7 p.m. Call us today at 609-799-3434 Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. Star Sky www. terhune orchards.com. For Summer Sky Shows, Raritan Val- parents and young children. Sto- ley College, Planetarium, College ries and pick your own. Register. Center, North Branch, 908-526- $7. 9:30 and 11 a.m. 1200. www. raritanval. edu. “Per- fect Little Planet” at 2 p.m. “Laser SAVE NOW! Pop Rock” at 3 p.m. $7 each; $12 For Parents ON A NEW HOME COMFORT SYSTEM FROM for two. Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m. Robert Wood Johnson Hamil- 609-799-3434 NEW JERSEY ton Center for Health and Well- Art www.princetonair.com ness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Art Salon with Jonathan Shahn, Hamilton, 609-584-5900. www. Grounds for Sculpture, 126 NJ LIC#13VH00255200 rwjhamilton. org/ education. Join Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609- PA LIC#PA001066 other new mothers and learn 586-0616. Register. $50 for mem- Home Performance with about breastfeeding techniques, bers, $60 for non-members. In- Offer expires August 23, 2013 ENERGY STAR can lower your energy bills and make your parenting issues and how to pre- cludes lunch and one glass of *Subject to credit approval. home more comfortable. pare to return to work. No registra- wine. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tion required. 12:30 to 2 p.m. AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 31 Audition Volunteer Please Playful Theater Productions ContactCONTACT offers free has auditions for “Working,” a mu- crisis hotline training for prospec- sical, on Saturday August 17, 10 Opportunities tive volunteers beginning Tuesday, a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Tuesday, August September 10, and running weekly 20, 7 to 10 p.m. at Mercer Commu- through November 19. Informa- nity College, West Windsor. Open Call for Photos Genin, a Hamilton cardiologist and On the Road tion sessions will be held on Tues- to actors and singers 18 years and curator of Lakefront Gallery. “We day, September 10, at 9:30 a.m and Princeton Regional Conven- are looking for those families Congregation Beth Chaim of- older. E-mail suzanne_mclean@ tion and Visitors Bureau seeks fers a trip to Richmond, Virginia, 7 p.m., at Pennington United Meth- hotmail.com or call 215-579-5677. where the photography has been odist Church, 60 South Main color photographs from profes- the focus. The view of the world with Rabbi Eric Wisnia to tour Villagers Theater has auditions sional or amateur photographers of Richmond’s art museum, Holo- Street, Pennington. The courses around us as seen by the members teach compassionate listening for “Agnes of God” Thursday, Au- all ages. Entries must be submitted of the same family belonging to caust museum, and sites of historic gust 22, 7 to 10 p.m.; and Saturday, in digital format (300 dpi mini- and Jewish interest; Baltimore’s skills, telephone crisis interven- different generations will be the tion, suicide prevention, and more. August 24, 1 to 4 p.m. The drama mum). Must be a vertical shot to fit subject of our exposition.” Inner Harbor; and Arlington Na- requires demanding roles by all the brochure dimensions. Minor tional Cemetery. The trip from Visit www. contactofmercer.org or Lakefront Gallery brings origi- call 609-883-2880 for information. three female actors. On stage most digital enhancements for cropping, nal photographic art to the walls of Tuesday, October 8, to Saturday, of the time, they must be able to red-eye removal, filters, and cor- the hospital, enriching the patient, October 12, includes breakfast, Donate Please project their voices as microphones rective functions are permitted, but visitor, and staff experience and study sessions with Rabbis Wisnia HomeFront seeks working air will not be used. The characters in- images that have been judged to be provides show space at no charge and Beifield, touring, and free conditioning window units as well clude Dr. Martha Livingstone, altered in any significant manner to the artist. time. $900 per person, double oc- as food for the pantry shelves. Pri- Mother Superior, and Agnes. will be disqualified. No borders, Send photographic images as cupancy, includes round-trip coach ority needs include peanut butter, Audition requires monologues frames, backgrounds, watermarks, small jpegs to [email protected]. bus transportation from Beth jelly, canned meats such as tuna provided for the role — fully mem- dates, signatures, or copyright im- edu by Tuesday, December 10. In- Chaim in Princeton Junction, four and chicken, pasta and pasta sauce, orized. Be prepared to do a cold ages. No more than five entries per clude the relationship of the two nights accommodations, five soups (preferably low sodium), reading from the script. Agnes person. Send photos to amanda@ photographers and the estimated breakfasts, and four dinners. The juices (apple and grape in small must be able to sing the first verse princetonchamber. org with contes- size of your framed prints. Artists single supplement cost is $300. juice packs and 1/2 gallon), canned of “Amazing Grace” a capella. Re- tant name, address, daytime tele- will be notified of final selections Call 609-799-9401 or E-mail in- vegetables, shelf stable milk, and hearsals begin Thursday, August phone number, E-mail address, and by February 3. Lakefront Gallery [email protected]. breakfast bars. Visit www. 29. Visit www. villagerstheatre. where the photo was taken. will exhibit the photographs from homefrontnj.org, call 609-989- com. By entering the contest you are March 7 to June 13. Contact Sheila After-School 9417, or send an E-mail to getin- giving permission to use the photos Geisler, the curator of the exhibit, Franchises For Dancers for publicity and promotion of the [email protected]. Dona- at 732-4220-3676. Berlitz will be holding two open DanceVision has auditions for Princeton region on websites, ex- tions may be delivered to 1880 hibits, displays, brochures, and houses in Princeton for those inter- Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville. “The Snow Queen,” an original Call for Art ested in becoming a Berlitz fran- ballet choreographed by Risa publications for marketing and promotional uses. The winning Friends of the Princeton Nurs- chisee. They are Wednesday, Au- For Singers Kaplowitz, on Saturday, Septem- ery Lands has a call for artists for photographer must sign a release gust 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and Trenton Community Singers ber 21, at Princeton Dance & The- “Legendary Locations,” a juried granting permission to the CVB Saturday, August 17, from 9:30 to is seeking new members (especial- ater Studio, Forrestal Village, 116 show open for all media opening and affiliates to use said entries in 11:30 a.m. Call 888-281-9757 or ly tenors and basses) for its upcom- Rockingham Row, Plainsboro. Au- Friday, October 11. Works inspired publications. Permission does not visit www. berlitz.us/aspfranchise ing season. Music selections are ditions are open to area ballet danc- by the Mapleton Preserve in Kings- restrict the photographer from any for information. mostly classical. Visit www. ers between the ages of 7 and 18. ton are especially welcomed. future uses of entered pieces. capitalsingers.org, call Suzanne Visit www. dancevisionnj.org, E- Deadline is Friday, September 13. Health Photographs must be of events, Kazi at 609-799-5939, or E-mail mail [email protected], or Visit www. sbarts. org. call 609-520-1020 with questions. people, or scenes within the 18 mu- Mindfulness-Based Stress Re- [email protected] nicipalities that the PRCVB cov- duction with Pat Vroom and Robin For Seniors Sharim V’Sharot: People of ers. Visit www. visitprinceton.org. Boudette, an 8-week course focus- ESL Program Song, a 24-voice Jewish choir cel- Deadline is Saturday, November Evergreen Forum is accepting ing on managing stress, anxiety, Plainsboro Public Library of- ebrating its 14th year, is seeking 16, by 4:30 p.m. registration for its autumn semes- pain, illness, and often-accompa- fers “Cultural Crossroads,” a ter. Classes, led by retired faculty nying depression, will run Mon- new members in all voice parts for 13-week ESL program, on Tuesday Lakefront Gallery at Robert and professionals, are organized to days, September 30 through No- upcoming concerts in Princeton, and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to Wood Johnson University Hospital encourage intellectually engaging vember 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. A free Lawrenceville, and beyond. The noon, beginning September 10. Hamilton, in collaboration with the dialogue between student and introductory class will be held on largely a cappella choir sings in Free childcare for toddlers 18 Princeton Photography Club, teacher. Classes are at the Prince- Monday, September 16, at 7 p.m., Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Italian, months and older. Register at seeks submissions for a juried ex- ton Senior Resource Center and at Cando Fitness Club, Forrestal French, and English. Rehearsals plainsborolibrarynews.blogspot. hibition of photographs created by other locations throughout Prince- Village, Plainsboro. Call 609-818- are Tuesday evenings in Law- com, E-mail [email protected], the generations within a family. ton, beginning September 27. Visit 1226, E-mail pat@PatVroomPhD. renceville beginning September 3. or call 609-275-2899. “There are families where cre- www. theevergreenforum.org. Call com, or visit www. PatVroomPhD. Visit www. sharimvsharot.com, ativity runs deep — be it music, 609-924-7108. com. call 609-22-CHOIR, or E-mail in- literature or visual arts,” says Ilya fo@SharimVSharot. org.

Dancing Good Causes Newcomer’s Dance, American Information Sessions, CASA for Ballroom, 1523 Parkway Avenue, Children of Mercer and Burling- Ewing, 609-931-0149. www. ton counties, 1450 Parkside Av- american ball roomco. com. $10. 7 enue, Suite 22, Ewing, 609-434- to 9 p.m. 0050. Seeking potential volunteer Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- advocates to learn about the try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson 30-hour training program. Court Center, Monument Drive, Prince- Appointed Special Advocates is a ton, 609-924-6763. www. non-profit organization committed princeton countrydancers. org. In- to speaking up in court for the best struction followed by dance. $8. interests of children who have 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. been removed from their homes. Call to register. 9:30 a.m. Live Music Faith John & Carm, Fedora Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609- Playdate in the Playground, Con- 895-0844. 6 to 9 p.m. gregation Beth Chaim, 329 Vil- lage Road East, West Windsor, Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Cof- 609-799-9401. www. beth chaim. fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing org. Meet clergy, educator, and di- Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. rector of the preschool. Register. www. its agrind. com. Sign up at $5. Bring lawn chairs. 5 to 7 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, Wellness 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Wellness Screening Day, Robert 609-924-5555. www. theaandb. Wood Johnson Hamilton Center com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, Outdoor Concerts 609-584-5900. www. rwjhamilton. Block Party, McCarter Theater, org/ education. Free wellness 91 University Place, Princeton, screenings: blood pressure, glu- 609-258-2787. www. mccarter. cose, osteoporosis, colorectal, org. Community event with music, and body fat analysis. Register. activities for children, food, prizes, Free. 10 a.m. and more. Raindate is Thursday, Life Coaching for Women, West August 23. Cash bar. Free. Phila- Windsor Library, 333 North Post delphia Jazz Orchestra, featuring Road, 609-799-0462. Support and high school and college jazz musi- guidance in finding rewarding rela- cians from New Jersey and Phila- tionships, identifying your pas- delphia, performs. On stage tours, sions, and understanding job re- education class demonstrations, lated issues. Register. Free. 7 p.m. and more. 5 to 8 p.m. Continued on following page 32 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013

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Come One, Come All: South Alumnus Windsor Chapel’s Com- Cast as ‘Queen munity Day takes place Jane’ Villain Saturday, August 17. onnor McElwee of West Wind- Csor portrays the Marquis of Winchester in “Queen Jane,” a new Friday play opening Friday, August 16, at the Hamilton Murray Theater on August 23 the Princeton University campus. Written by Marvin Harold Cheiten of Princeton, the story focuses on On Stage Queen Jane, a 15-year-old forced Joseph and the Amazing Tech- to be the Queen of England in 1553. nicolor Dreamcoat, Washington “The show follows the men of Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Queen Jane’s court and their at- Washington Crossing-Pennington Singles Live Music tempt to manipulate their new and Acting Out: High Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. inexperienced leader,” says McEl- Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, Divorce Recovery Program, The Tone Rangers Band, Halo School South graduate Princeton Church of Christ, 33 Pub, 5 Hulfish Street, Princeton, wee. a flashlight, and insect repellent Once Jane is on the throne she Connor McElwee plays are recommended. Snack bar. River Road, Princeton, 609-581- 609-921-1710. Rock and blues. 6 the Marquis of Win- $15. 7:30 p.m. 3889. Non-denominational sup- to 9 p.m. uses her powers to help the poor port group for men and women. Cafe Improv, Arts Council of and the disadvantaged. “Jane’s ex- chester in Marvin Har- Queen Jane, Allied Playwrights, Free. 7:30 p.m. Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Princeton, 102 Witherspoon tremely liberal reforms and the an- old Cheiten’s play ton University, 877-238-5596. Sports Street, 609-924-8777. Music, po- gry conservative reaction against ‘Queen Jane.’ www. marvincheiten. com. A new etry, and comedy. Register to per- them may remind audiences of verse drama by Marvin Harold East Coast Greenway, D&R Ca- form. $2. 7 p.m. President Obama and the equally Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, nal Towpath, Mercer County. www. Larry Tritel, Thomas Sweet Ice angry reaction that his proposals greenway. org. Dan Rappoport of grateful that I was cast. It is a great who was Queen of England for Cream, 183 Nassau Street, Princ- have gotten,” says Cheiten. Dan chance to work with such a talented nine days in 1553. Starring Phoe- Princeton joins 40 cyclists on a bi- eton, 609-683-8720. www. cycle ride from Hartford to Phila- Berkowitz, Cheiten’s longtime col- cast and director.” nix Catherine Gonzalez. Directed thomas sweet. com. Guitar and vo- laborator, directs the show. by Dan Berkowitz. $20. 8 p.m. delphia. The riders will be on the cals. 7 to 10 p.m. At Penn State he is majoring in towpath on their journey from New “The Marquis is an English no- telecommunications. “I do take , Family Theater Brunswick to Yardley. Riders invit- Mark MacNamara It’s a Grind bleman and a council member in theater classes at school to keep ed to ride with the group. Coffee House, 7 Schalks Cross- the new Queen’s court,” says Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids, ing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275- studying the technique and skills of Washington Crossing Open Air Trenton Thunder, Arm & Hammer 2919. www. its agrind. com. Acous- McElwee. “He is an interesting acting and generally just learn new Theater, 355 Washington Cross- Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394- tic pop. 8 p.m. character because although inde- things,” says McElwee. ing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 3300. www. trentonthunder. com. pendently wealthy he is conniving, His mother, Mari, received her Portland. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. 267-885-9857. $5. 11 a.m. Outdoor Concerts manipulative, and basically evil. master’s degree from Penn State Sports for Causes Summer Music Series, Palmer No matter how much he has, he still and is a CPA. His father, Dan, grad- Classical Music Square, On the Green, 609-921- thirsts for more riches and power.” uated from Villanova Law School, North America Softball Invita- Concert in the Courtyard: Jah 2333. Karl Latham, Vic Jaris, and McElwee was born and raised in and works in the financial sector. Guide, Grounds For Sculpture, tion, Special Olympics New Jer- Mark Egan perform. Free. 2 p.m. sey, Mercer County Park, West West Windsor. “I am grateful to “They both acted in college pro- 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, to 4 p.m. live in such a nice town,” he says. 609-586-0616. Register. $12. Windsor, 609-987-0099. www. ductions while at St. Joseph’s Uni- Summer Concert Series, Mercer He became involved in theater at 7:30 p.m. sonj. org. 24 teams, 260 athletes, versity, where they attended under- 96 coaches. Opening day followed County Park Commission, Lake Grover Middle School where he graduate school,” says their son. Mercer, Mercer County Park, West Outdoor Concerts by competition. 9 a.m. was in both “Suessical the Musi- “My mom and dad have always Windsor, 609-448-1854. Satisfac- cal” and “Cheaper by the Dozen.” Summer Music Festival, Forrest- tion, a Rolling Stone tribute show. been very supportive of my interest al Village, College Road West and Beer and wine garden. Food avail- “I really enjoyed it and knew it was in theater,” he says. “They have Route 1 South, Plainsboro, 609- Saturday able. 6 to 8 p.m. something I wanted to continue to taught me much of what I know 799-7400. The Dovells, known for Summer Concert Series, Mercer do,” he says. about acting. I am thankful for their “The Bristol Stomp,” “You Can’t Sit August 24 County Park Commission, Mer- At High School South he played acting guidance and I know it has Down,” and “Hully Gully Baby;” cer Park, Marina, Old Trenton the role of Pasty in “Gypsy,” and helped me in my various produc- and a tribute to the Four Seasons Road, West Windsor, 609-448- the lead characters of Luther Billis tions.” by the Lights Out Quartet. Back up 4004. Rolling Stones Tribute pre- by the Sleepless Knights R&B On Stage in “South Pacific” and Nathan De- His brother, Dan McElwee, and sented by Satisfaction. Bring a troit in “Guys and Dolls.” Drama sister, Erin McElwee, both acted in Band. Prizes from WOGL Oldies Joseph and the Amazing Tech- chair or blanket. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Radio. Bring a chair, blanket, and nicolor Dreamcoat, Washington classes, he says, “were always fa- student productions at High School refreshments. Free admission and Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Good Causes vorite classes of mine, and I took South. “I always enjoyed watching parking. Rain date is Saturday, Au- Washington Crossing-Pennington away many good things from my siblings perform,” he says. Road Trip, Contact of Mercer gust 24. 7 to 7:30 p.m. Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. them.” McElwee shared advice for oth- Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, County, AMC Theater, Sloan Av- enue, Hamilton, 609-883-2880. At South he also participated in er students in “Pirate News and Faith a flashlight, and insect repellent Battle of the Bands, Senior One are recommended. Snack bar. Benefit bus trip to Caesars in At- View,” June, 2011. “I would rec- Open House, Congregation Beth lantic City. $75 includes $15 from Acts, and the Mr. South competi- ommend to take a chance and par- , 329 Village Road East, $15. 7:30 p.m. Chaim Caesars. Register. Bus departs tion. A graduate from South in ticipate in a variety of activities. West Windsor, 609-799-9401. Fri- Lemonade! The Musical Work- from AC at 7 p.m. 11 a.m. 2011, he has pursued acting at Penn day night service. Perspective , Run for student council, audition shop West Windsor Arts Coun- State as a member of the Penn State members invited. 8 p.m. cil, 952 Alexander Road, West Annual Fun Day, Signal 22, Cap- for a musical or the fall drama. Try Windsor, 609-716-1931. Work- tain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, 2230 Thespians and the No Refund The- out for a team or join a club. Talk to Food & Dining shop performance of a new musi- Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, ater acting troupe. He played the your teachers; they really are inter- cal about two children sued by the 609-323-7253. Family event to lead role of J.B. Biggley in “How to ested in you. Even if only a few of Latin Night, Rat’s Restaurant, To: ______benefit the non-profit organization 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, local leisure beverage conglomer- Succeed in Business Without Re- these activities interest you, you ate after they open up a lemonade that provides food and beverages 609-584-7800. Tequila cocktails, From: ______to first responders and victims at ally Trying.” Date & Time: ______will have made new friends and sangria, ceviche, roasted pork, stand. Presented by the End of the McElwee was also on the varsity World Theater Company. $10. E- disasters throughout Mercer had some great experiences.” and fried yucca. Two seatings. Here is a proofCounty of your and ad,surrounding scheduled areas. tobaseball run ______.and football teams at Salsa lessons followed by salsa mail endoftheworldtheater@ — Lynn Miller gmail.com for information. 7:30 Moon bounce, activities for chil- South. “I try to stay in the game by dance. Register for one of the Please check itdren, thoroughly food, music by and the Joe pay Saint special playing attentionintramural sports to theat col following:- Queen Jane, Allied Play- seatings. $54. 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. See story. Michael Trio. Noon to 4 p.m. lege,” he says. He is working at a wrights, Hamilton Murray The- p.m. Queen Jane, Allied(Your Playwrights check , mark will tell us it’s okay) Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Faith summer camp at Princeton’s Dillon ater, Princeton University. Friday, Farm Markets ton University, 877-238-5596. Gym this summer. August 16, to Sunday, August 25. A Meeting, Bhakti Vedanta Insti- new verse drama by Marvin Harold Farmers and Vendors Market, www. marvincheiten. Phone com. A numbernew Fax number McElwee  Addressgot involved with Expiration Date verse drama by Marvin Harold tute, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, “Queen Jane” when he saw the Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, Cranbury Township, Park Place 732-604-4135. Discussion, medi- West, Cranbury, 609-273-4811. Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, casting notice in the WW-P News. who was Queen of England for who was Queen of England for tation, and Indian vegetarian lun- Farmers feature produce grown in cheon. Register by E-mail to princ- “It seemed to be a good opportuni- nine days in 1553. $20. 877-238- New Jersey. Noon to 6 p.m. nine days in 1553. Starring Phoe- 5596. www.marvincheiten.com. nix Catherine Gonzalez. Directed eton@bviscs. org. 2 p.m. ty,” he says. “I was surprised and For Teens by Dan Berkowitz. $20. 8 p.m. Food & Dining Drama Workshop Performance, Family Theater Winery Sangria, Terhune Or- Princeton Public Library, 65 Call or fax us withchards your, 330 Cold Soil Road, Law- Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids, Washington Crossing Open Air renceville, 609-924-2310. In the 609-924-9529. “Anon(ymous),” a comments. tasting room. Noon to 5 p.m. contemporary work based on “The Theater, 355 Washington Cross- Painting - Interior & Exterior Odyssey.” 2 and 6 p.m. ing-PenningtonWe Road, will Titusville, be happy to 267-885-9857. $5. 11 a.m. Farm Markets Powerwashing Lectures make correctionsWest ifWindsor we Community Farm- Where Green Meets Quality Film ers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Park- Composition on Location, Princ- ing Lot, Princeton Junction Train Owner Operated. Licensed & Insured. Working in Your Town for Over 40 Years. eton Photo Workshop, Lambert- Holes, Princetonhear Public from Library you, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Station, 609-933-4452. Produce, ville, 609-921-7400. Opportunity flowers, baked goods, and music “Professional Painting Pays!...in many Ways.” for photographers of all levels to 609-924-9529. by______www. princeton- library. org. Free. 6:30 p.m. by Blue Jersey Band. Massages, A Princeton business for over 40 years. learn how to translate what you see blood pressure screenings, West into memorable images. Discus- Dancing ______. Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Asso- JULIUS GROSS PAINTING & sion of composition, camera set- ciation, and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. ting, and more while exploring pic- Contra Dance, IfPrinceton we don’t Coun hear- from turesque settings. Will arrive at the try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson 220 Alexander Street • Princeton, New Jersey 08540 river just before the fireworks begin. Center, Monumentyou, Drive, the Prince ad -will run as is. www.juliushgrosspainting.com • [email protected] Register. $59. E-mail pdpw100@ ton, 609-924-6763. Instruction fol- Continued on following page 609-924-1474 gmail.com to register. 8 p.m. lowed by dance.Thanks! $10. 7:30 p.m. U.S. 1 Newspaper: 609-452- 7000 • FAX: 609-452- 0033 34 THE NEWS AUGUST 16, 2013 Rescue Squad. He currently serves as deputy chief and train- AUGUST 24 ing officer. Register. $35. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Continued from preceding page Yoga on the Great Lawn, Morven DRIVE Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Gardens Princeton, 609-924-8144. www. Butterfly House, Middlesex morven. org. For all ages and skill SAFE & SAVE. County Agricultural Extension, levels. Gemma Farrell of Gratitude Earth Center in Davidson’s Mill Yoga leads. Bring a yoga mat, tow- Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, South el, and bottle of water. Free. Noon. Brunswick, 732-398-5262. The Restorative Yoga Class, Prince- house is filled with plants that feed ton Center for Yoga & Health, I help safe drivers save up to 29%. and shelter butterflies and larvae Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard native to New Jersey. Visitors get Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294. When you don’t have car accidents, you cost less to insure. I can an up close look at the showy in- help you save up to 29% off your premium. And that’s just for Restful class with crystal bowls sects. Master gardeners answer presented by Jay Schwed. Regis- starters. Call me first to get the discounts you deserve. questions. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. ter. $45. Noon. Blood Drive Insight Meditation Open House, Ron Bansky Princeton Center for Yoga & (609) 799-4500 American Red Cross, Central Jer- Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924- 33 Princeton-Hightstown Road Road, West Windsor, 800-448- Princeton Junction 7294. www. princeton yoga. com. 3543. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sitting and walking meditation and Sculptor at Work: Jon- www.allstateagencies.com/RonBansky Wellness mindfulness with James Pritchett athan Shahn partici- and Martha Elliot. Register. Free. pates in an Art Salon at Basic CPR Skills Course, Center 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Grounds For Sculpture for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Mala Meditation Workshop, One Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 on Wednesday, August Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. “Learn North, East Windsor, 609-918- 21. to Save a Life” presented by Brian 0963. Explore the world of medita- Gould includes skills of adult, in- tion and make your own mala fant, and child CPR; adult AED, necklace. Register. $50. 2:30 p.m. Discounts are subject to terms, conditions and availability. Actual savings will vary. Allstate New Jersey Property and Casualty and relief of choking in an adult, Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. © 2013 Allstate Insurance Company. child, or infant. Gould a longtime History resident of Plainsboro, is an emer- Sunday gency medical technician and past Outwater’s Militia, DEP Office of chief and president of Plainsboro Historic Sites, Washington August 25 Crossing State Park, 355 Wash- ington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-0623. Reenactment group portrays Rev- Dance olutionary War militia known for Open House, Lustig Dance The- defending Bergen County. Stroll ater, LDT Studio, 80 Albany Street, through the encampment to learn New Brunswick, 732-246-7300. about the trades and crafts, and Information about dance and well- experience the drills to prepare for ness classes, placement class for action. Visitor museum open from new students, meet the faculty, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. features a collec- and tour the studio. 1 to 3 p.m. tion of more than 500 artifacts from the Colonial era and Revolution- On Stage ary War. $5 vehicle fee. 10 a.m. to Queen Jane, Allied Playwrights, 4 p.m. Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- ton University, 877-238-5596. For Teens www. marvincheiten. com. A new Teenage Expo, Raritan Center, verse drama by Marvin Harold 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, 973- Cheiten about Lady Jane Grey, 744-2592. Family event with back who was Queen of England for to school shopping, food, work- nine days in 1553. Starring Phoe- shops for teens, parents, and nix Catherine Gonzalez. Directed teachers; face painting, balloon by Dan Berkowitz. $20. 2 p.m. sculptors, photo booth, dance Lemonade! The Musical Work- competition. Register for free tick- shop, West Windsor Arts Coun- ets online. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. cil, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. Work- Lectures shop performance of a new musi- New Homeowner Application cal about two children sued by the Seminar, Habitat for Humanity, local leisure beverage conglomer- 601 North Clinton Avenue, Tren- ate after they open up a lemonade ton, 609-393-8009. Assistance stand. Presented by the End of the with home applications and dis- World Theater Company. $10. E- cussion of individual circumstanc- mail endoftheworldtheater@ ClearClear Skin!Skin! es. Child care provided. Spanish gmail.com. 2:30 p.m. See story. translation will be available. 10 Joseph and the Amazing Tech- Student Special! a.m. to 4 p.m. nicolor Dreamcoat, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Outdoor Action Washington Crossing-Pennington Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. Basin Park, Alexander Road, Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, 3 Treatments for Princeton, 609-638-6552. Three- a flashlight, and insect repellent mile walk on the towpath. Bad are recommended. Snack bar. $235 (plus tax) weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. $15. 7:30 p.m. Family Nature Programs, New Family Theater (40% Savings) Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids, Offer good through 10/31/128/31/137/31/1311/30/12 Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. “For- Washington Crossing Open Air est Foray” includes a walk through Theater, 355 Washington Cross- (Valid for one time only) the woods. 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Portland. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. 4 p.m. The Aesthetics Center at Sports for Causes International Zouk Flash Mob, HotSalsaHot, Drum & Dance Golf Tournament, Princeton Learning Center, 4054 Quaker- Elks, Gamblers Ridge Golf bridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609- Princeton Dermatology Associates Course, Cream Ridge, 609-924- 651-6070. www. hot salsa hot. com. 5897. Golf, prizes, buffet dinner, Classes led by Henri Velandia and and awards. Register. $110. 8:30 Claudia Palestini to participate in a.m. Monroe Center Forsgate 2 Tree Farm Rd. the second annual event on Satur- 5 Center Drive • Suite A Suite A-110 North America Softball Invita- day, September 21 (www. izfm. Monroe Township, NJ Pennington, NJ tion, Special Olympics New Jer- org). E-mail luz@hotsalsahot. com sey, Mercer County Park, West to register. $50. 5 p.m. 609-655-4544 609-737-4491 Windsor, 609-987-0099. www. sonj. org. 24 teams, 260 athletes, 96 coaches. Competition. 9 a.m. Continued on page 36 AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 35

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TED Talks, Princeton Senior Re- Health source Center, Suzanne Patter- Call Today To Have Yours Installed! son Building, 45 Stockton Street, Support Group, Families Anony- 609-924-7108. “Technology, En- mous, Presbyterian Church, 2688 tertainment, and Design” weekly Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609- talk. Free. 10:30 a.m. 609-799-3434 414-2776. For relatives and friends www.princetonair.com concerned about the use of drugs or Meeting, Princeton PC Users NJ Lic# 13VH00255200, PA Lic# PA001066 related behavioral problems. Regis- Group, Lawrence Library, 2751 *Subject to credit approval A AMERICA Partner tration encouraged. 7:30 p.m. Route 1 South, 609-423-6537. www. ppcug-nj. org. Free. 7 p.m. AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 37 Plainsboro Fraud. Two possibly unauthor- ized purchases from Canada total- Fire. Police and fire officials re- ing $15.61 were made on the credit sponded to Elsie Drive on Thurs- card of a Ravens Crest Drive resi- day, July 25, on reports of an oven From the Police Blotter dent on August 5. fire. The fire, caused by paper and plastic materials stored in the oven, Unknown suspects fraudulently was extinguished quickly. No inju- DWI. Police, fire, and rescue Pennsylvania crashed his motor- dangerous substance in a motor ve- charged two separate items totaling ries were reported. personnel responded to a single- cycle on Ridge Road after failing to hicle. $766.21 to a Quail Ridge Drive vehicle accident on Thursday, July pull over for a police officer while resident’s debit card on August 3. Robbery. A 17-year-old East Stephen M. Pemberton, 19, of 25, on Schalks Crossing Road. The speeding on Route 1 North on Au- Plainsboro and two 16-year-old Windsor resident was arrested on driver, Andner Lara, 29, of Plains- gust 5. During his arrest for eluding West Windsor Saturday, July 20, after allegedly Plainsboro residents were stopped boro, crossed the roadway and police, officers determined Subra- by police on July 25 while traveling DWI. Vladimir Voevodsky, 47, robbing a Plainsboro resident of a struck a guardrail and utility pole. manian was intoxicated. He was video game. The Plainsboro man on Edgemere Avenue. Police de- of Princeton, struck a fire hydrant While assisting EMS in extricating also charged with DWI, refusal to tected the odor of burnt marijuana in front of a residence on Quaker- told police that he had sold the Lara from his vehicle, police de- submit to a breath test, reckless game to the juvenile, but the juve- and discovered five small plastic bridge Road near the canal on tected the odor of alcohol and de- driving, careless driving, expired bags containing trace amounts of Wednesday, July 31. The resi- nile took the game without paying termined that Lara had been driv- drivers license, expired registra- and threatened the victim with vio- marijuana, a glass pipe containing dence’s front yard and basement ing under the influence. He was tion, failure to maintain lane, un- marijuana residue, a digital scale, were flooded due to the damage to lence when he was pursued. charged with DWI, reckless driv- safe lane change, failure to use turn The juvenile was taken into cus- and an opened bottle of vodka. One the fire hydrant. Officers detected ing, careless driving, and failure to signal, and failure to yield to an of the juveniles was charged with alcohol on Voevodsky’s breath and tody by police the following day maintain a lane. Paramedics trans- emergency vehicle. and during his arrest was found to possession of drug paraphernalia. determined he was intoxicated af- ported Lara to Robert Wood John- Shashawnn D. Howard, 26, of Pemberton and the other juvenile ter several field sobriety tests. He be in possession of marijuana roll- son University Hospital in New ing papers. He was charged with Newark was stopped on August 6 were charged with possession of was arrested and charged with Brunswick for treatment of head on Route 1 North after failing to marijuana under 50 grams, posses- DWI. robbery and possession of drug and upper body injuries. paraphernalia and was taken to keep right and weaving in the lane. sion of drug paraphernalia, and un- Possession. Matthew J. Men- Middlesex County Youth Deten- Noel Cummings, 38, was Officers determined Howard was derage possession on an alcoholic delsohn, 22, of Pennington was ar- tion Center. stopped after running a red light on intoxicated, and he was charged beverage. Pemberton was also rested and charged with possessing Friday, July 26, and was found to with DWI, refusal to submit to charged with failure to inspect, im- CDS in a motor vehicle, possession Theft. A resident of Quail Ridge be intoxicated. He was charged breath tests, reckless driving, ob- proper safety glass, improper Drive reported that a men’s bicycle of CDS under 50 grams of mari- with DWI, careless driving, and structed view, and failure to keep lamps and reflectors, possession of juana, possession of drug parapher- valued at $110 was stolen between failure to observe a red traffic sig- right. CDS in a motor vehicle, and open July 1 and 8. nalia, and speeding on Saturday, nal. The driver of a car stopped for or unsealed alcoholic beverage in a August 3. He was pulled over for On Thursday, July 25, a resident Sandipkumar Panchal was failure to maintain lane and failure motor vehicle. speeding on Route 1 South near of Tamarron Drive reported that a pulled over on Friday, July 26, for to come to a complete stop before Censation Nance, 24, of Law- Quakerbridge Road when police child’s bike, valued at $95, had going 93 miles per hour in a 55 turning at a red light on Dey Road renceville, and Lucrecia Nix, 20, detected the smell of burnt mari- been stolen. mile-per-hour zone and was found on August 10 was found to be in- and Ashley Nix, 21, both of Tren- juana. Investigation reveal Men- A Quail Ridge Drive resident to be intoxicated. He was charged toxicated. Vyshakh Kodoth, 20, of ton were stopped on College Road delsohn was in possession of three left her black diamond ring in the with DWI, reckless driving, speed- Plainsboro was charged with DWI, East for improper use of high grams of marijuana and rolling pa- bathroom of the Schalks Crossing ing, and failure to exhibit registra- reckless driving, failure to main- beams on August 11. Lucrecia Nix pers. Road McDonald’s on August 2. tion. tain lane, and failure to stop before was charged with possession of Scam. An unknown person When she returned to retrieve the Charles Brown, 49, of Edison turning at a red light. marijuana under 50 grams and had identifying himself or herself as a ring, valued at $1,000, it was gone. was stopped on Saturday, July 27, Police discovered Julius D. Sir- an active traffic warrant out of law enforcement officer contacted Trenton. Ashley Nix had active An unknown suspect stole the for having unclear plates and an ob- mans, 35, of Plainsboro sleeping in a West Windsor resident on Thurs- structed view and was found to be his car on Hunters Glen Drive fol- traffic and criminal warrants out of day, August 1 and said that her hus- rear license plate of a 2008 Chrys- Hamilton and an active traffic war- ler Sebring on Quail Ridge Drive intoxicated. Police also found him lowing a noise complain. Loud mu- band had an active warrant for tax to be in possession of marijuana. sic was coming from Sirmans’ car, rant out of Trenton. Nance was evasion. She was instructed to go to between 4:30 p.m. on August 5 and charged with possession of mari- 5:30 a.m. on August 6. He was charged with DWI, reck- which was on, while Sirmans slept CVS and transfer $3,000 in Mon- less driving, view obstruction, un- in the driver’s seat. He was found to juana under 50 grams. eyPak cards to an unknown ac- An unknown suspect entered the clear plates, possession of a con- be intoxicated and charged with Warrant Arrest. Isaiah Brown, count as payment. Police deter- vehicle of a Hunters Glen Drive trolled dangerous substance in a DWI, reckless driving, open alco- 24, of New Brunswick was arrested mined that no warrant existed. resident on August 6 and took his motor vehicle, and possession of hol container in a motor vehicle, on Sunday, July 28, when the car in Shoplifting. Tyesha Day, 19, GPS, worth $100, and approxi- marijuana under 50 grams. and excessive noise. which he was a passenger was mately $5 worth of spare change. and Yamira C. Freeman, 19, both of The driver of a car stopped for Possession. Marcus Gerald, 23, pulled over. Brown was found to Trenton, were arrested and charged A Princeton resident’s iPhone 5 failing to maintain a lane and of Plainfield was found to be in have an outstanding warrant for his with shoplifting on Thursday, Au- was taken from his unsecured ve- burned out driver-side light was possession of marijuana and drug arrest from Woodbridge. He was gust 1 after attempting to exit the hicle while working at a residence found to be intoxicated. Christo- paraphernalia after being pulled also charged with hindering and Kohl’s in Nassau Park Retail Cen- on Elsie Drive. The phone is valued pher Evans, 29, of Cranbury was over for a variety of motor vehicle obstruction. ter with two bottles of perfume val- at $550. arrested on Saturday, July 27, and violations on Sunday, July 28. He Omar Purvis, 33, of Paterson ued at $77. The store manager at An unknown suspect stole a blue charged with DWI, maintenance of was arrested and charged with pos- was stopped on August 11 for ob- Anthropologie at Princeton Market men’s Schwinn road bicycle from a lamps, failure to maintain a lane, session of marijuana and posses- structing traffic on Dey Road. Pur- Fair reported that an unknown sus- Ravens Crest Drive residence be- improper/no mirror, and reckless sion of drug paraphernalia as well vis was found to have an active pect stole seven blouses off a dis- tween August 10 and 11:30 p.m. driving. as unclear plates, failure to dim warrant out of Paterson and arrest- play. The total loss is valued at $826. and August 11 at 1 p.m. The bike is Prasad M. Subramanian, 31, of high beams, failure to maintain a ed. valued at $600. lane, and possession of a controlled

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Today you will find the Works there was the many infractions meant loss of DiAbETic cARE shopping center called The Square Princeton Swim Club, membership. And he wasn’t kid- at West Windsor near that loca- Paradise Pool, the ding. Also, no food allowed on the tion. sheepwash, and more. boardwalk. Yue (Ray) Wang, MD, PhD The third choice was the sheep- Maintenance of the pool and its Tong Li, MD wash, a natural “beach” along the surroundings was a full-time thing Millstone River where it skirted in West Windsor. and Aristotle used to carry a ham- The Princeton Swim Club was a Evening and Weekend Appointments Available the RCA property between Penns mer around to pound protruding Neck and Princeton Junction. In “private” establishment. Private nails back in that stuck out of the New patients and Medicare Patients Welcome addition, for a few years after High meant that the owner had to ap- boardwalk. Part of the boardwalk School South opened, the bubble prove each applicant for member- was covered by a coarse fabric ship in person, including children. covering its pool was retracted in pathway nailed in place, but nails For appointment call 609-586-1001 the summer and the pool was open There were no other membership always worked their way out here Princeton Medical Arts Pavilion to residents. But that practice was criteria except the owner’s say-so. and there. Between the pool and 5 Plainsboro road, Suite 590 • Plainsboro, nJ 08536 short-lived. Many West Windsor families had Little Bear Brook, which flowed A few West Windsor-ites — if memberships as did some from nearby, there was a grassy area that could be used for throwing a Frisbee around or having a catch. These activities were also subject to Aristotle’s close surveillance. There were also a few picnic tables in that area for anyone who brought lunch. Most people didn’t. Paradise Pool was another mat- ter. It was basically for walk-ins. A WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO ADVERTISING FEATURE You could buy a season member- ship, but you could also just show up at the gate, pay a daily fee, and FRESH, FAST, AND TASTY SANDWICH SHOP MOVES IN take a swim. No membership cri- teria except your money. It also had refreshments for sale. Essen- tially, it was a “public” pool, whereas the Princeton Swim Club considered itself anything but. I guess the main reason we be- longed to the Princeton Swim Club — aside from Aristotle’s ap- proval — was that it was only a mile away from our house. Para- dise was nearly five miles away. Even for paradise, that’s a long way to go. The third swimming option — until about 60 years ago — was the “sheepwash” on the Millstone The sta of Jimmy River, which forms the entire John’s at the counter of boundary between West Windsor this new sandwich shop and Plainsboro. About half-way in the Windsor Plaza. between where it goes under the railroad tracks and Route 1 it pass- es what was once a low grassy area that was quite flat and almost com- pletely devoid of trees, Basically, BY JACQUELYN PIILLSBURY turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is Also our ‘#6 Vegetarian’ with cheese, avo- it was farmland like most of West real roast beef – no additives, no vegeta- cado, cucumber and tomato is a hugely Jimmy John’s was started in 1983 by a Windsor. ble-based fi llers, no fake stuff. Nothing popular item for our vegetarian custom- 19 year old with a vision. It has grown into A century before RCA built its is delivered pre-sliced. Real Hellmann’s ers,” adds Pulcine. a national company because they keep to research center in that area, the mayo, real Grey Poupon, real olive oil Minimum delivery is only one sand- river was used by sheep breeders their values—“it’s honest, it’s good, it’s and red wine vinegar – it’s the best of wich and deliveries are “freaky-fast.” “We to wash their sheep before shear- fast, at a decent price!”. On April 24th, the best.” Their famous French bread is often shock people when we arrive with ing. Aside from farming, raising Brian and Alicia Pulcine, owners for the baked throughout the day. their sandwiches virtually minutes from sheep and other livestock was West Windsor location opened their prevalent in West Windsor in the Pulcine has tried every item on the the time they order.” doors. They chose the West Windsor loca- 19th century and before. Until the menu, and has many favorites. “I still Orders can be made online at jimmy- tion because it is “a growing town with a mid-20th century, West Windsor fi nd myself going back to the “#9 - Italian johns.com or via phone directly to the need for good, healthy food options. With families used the river at that loca- Night Club” club sandwich. I can’t get store at 609-275-5585. a good mix of both residential and cor- tion as a local beach, with umbrel- tired of this one, and often fi nd myself eat- Pulcine concludes, “Jimmy John’s las, beach chairs, cook-outs, porate, we found this area to be an ideal ing this one nearly every day!” employees don’t mind doing whatever it swimming, and any other thing location to support the community.” Customers tend to fi nd “one or two takes to get the job done and their hustle you might do on the beach at the Pulcine continues, “Jimmy John’s defi - shore — without having to travel menu items they fall in love with, and is part of how they live their daily lives.” nition of fresh is worlds apart from every- 40 miles. Of course, the water was stick with those every time they visit. I one else’s. Bread is baked in-house every Jimmy Johns, Windsor Plaza, 64 Princeton- a bit muddy, and as time went by fi nd that our ‘#12 - Beach Club’ sandwich day and served fresh. Meat and veggies Hightstown Road, Princeton Junction. Hours: its level of pollution increased. is among the most popular, with turkey, are sliced fresh in-house every day. The Monday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 609-275- Even so, I actually swam there a cheese, avocado, cucumbers and tomato. 5585. www.jimmyjohns.com couple of times in the early 1950s, and I can attest to the mud. It stopped being used for swimming ‘The turkey is real turkey, the roast beef is real roast beef – no additives, later in the 1950s, but there are still families in town who can at- no vegetable-based llers, no fake stu .’ test to the benefits of West Wind- sor’s only “beach.” AUGUST 16, 2013 THE NEWS 39 WW-P News Classifieds HOWhow TO to ORDERorderHOME housing MAINTENANCE for rent PHOTOGRAPHYinstruction HELPhelp WANTEDwanted WANTEDhelp wanted TO BUY

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