NOVEMBER 30, 2012 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Gold Award winner Halley Costantino, page 6; South’s Brian Schoenauer, 14; Actress Marissa Marciana, 27.

In West Windsor, Hurry vs. Not So Fast WW-P Board Considers hen it comes to manag- imal control officer was pulled rial supporting the agenda items 4 Residents for Open Seat ing the ill winds of a from the agenda and moved to the — usually reach him on a ne familiar face may be re- conflict and met with board mem- Whurricane such as next Council meeting on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday before a placed by another familiar bers earlier. Two others who had Sandy, West Windsor residents December 10. Maher pointed out Monday meeting. “That way we Oface on the West Windsor- expressed interest earlier did not like to see their municipal govern- that when Council first adopted have the weekend to do our job Plainsboro Board of Education. attend: Quamrul Hasan and Yen ment cut through red tape and deal the shared service agreement — a and read the material,” he said. At its meeting on November 27 Lu. expeditiously to get things done. controversial move that meant ter- Maher cited the delay as an ex- the board screened several Plains- At the end of the meeting the But when it comes to holding minating the services of longtime ample of the administration and boro residents who had expressed board discussed the candidates in meetings and scheduling motions, Township employee Bettina Roed mayor placing little value on com- interest in serv- closed session, some residents and Township — he had promised those oppos- municating with Council. But ing on the hoping to reach Council members prefer a more ing the move the chance to return Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, reached board as a re- a consensus on deliberate approach. to the board with any criticisms later by phone, said that this was a placement for The final decision will one candidate That was the take-away from they had of the new arrangement one-time glitch caused by the Ellen Walsh, be made on December who could be the November 20 council meet- after the first year of operation. need to reschedule the November who resigned 11, but a familiar face approved by ing, where township officials re- “We owe the residents the com- 26 meeting to November 20 to ac- from the board — a former school vote at the next flected on the community’s re- mon courtesy of holding up our commodate travel schedules of last month after meeting on sponse to Hurricane Sandy and al- end of the bargain,” said Maher. various council members. He selling her board member — is an Tuesday, De- so moved through an extensive “We just got these packets six agreed with Maher that receiving home in Plains- early favorite. cember 11. agenda that had been made avail- hours ago. I’m not the only one the packets on the same day as the boro. Sources famil- able to council members and the displeased with getting the pack- meeting was not a good practice, Present at iar with the dis- public just hours before the meet- ets five hours before the meeting. but he insisted that “normally we the meeting and answering ques- cussion indicated that the board ing began. That’s not respectful of our time.” are one week ahead.” tions from the board were Taylor was leaning toward the appoint- At the suggestion of Council- Maher explained later that the in- The animal control officer res- Yu Zhong, Vinod Shah, and Ala- ment of Mani Manikandan to fill man Bryan Maher, a vote to con- formation packets for council pakkam “Mani” Manikandan. An- the open seat. But the action was tinue the shared services agree- members — sometimes consist- other prospective candidate, Gari- ment with East Windsor for an an- ing of 100 pages or more of mate- Continued on page 12 ma Maheshwari, had a scheduling Continued on page 15 Yes, Virginia, There Is Still Some Green in the Garden State by Bart Jackson entire two acres of vegetable crops ruined. That was the year the family donated 45 trees ou think your job is tough? Try com- to less fortunate families in Hightstown. ing home and announcing to your Despite such Damaclesian threats, Rodger Yspouse, “Honey, 20 percent of this Jany can’t imagine any other career than car- year’s income just got blown away last night.” rying on the family agricultural tradition. In Or flooded. Or uprooted, or battered down by 1920, Jany’s great-grandfather, Ed Simonson hail. It’s a risk that would send even the most Sr. bought the 4.5-acre Dey Road “Home shark-aggressive investor cringing under his Farm.” Shortly thereafter came the first barn bed. But for those two percent of Americans fire. In that year, 30.2 million people, nearly a still tilling the soil on their farms, this is the third of America’s populaton, worked on common currency of life. farms. Most all of Plainsboro’s 460 residents This year, a host of Middlesex families will held some farm connections. again make the pilgrimage to Rodger Jany’s Rodger smiles with pride as he tells the Simonson Farms to harvest home their Christ- family history, how by 1937 grandfather Ray mas trees, wreaths, and other festal foliage Simonson and his brother “Bus” (Edward Jr.) that the family farm has been supplying these were tending 300 acres of potatoes. In 1972 past six decades. Speaking from his home and Rodger’s father, Steve Jany, entered into part- store on Dey Road, Jany smiles and says, nership with Earl Tyndall to form Rustin “This storm we were truly fortunate. Sandy tore up a mere half dozen trees — oh yes, and Continued on page 16 that ugly gazebo out front.” Last year, however, Hurricane Irene flood- ed a full third of the Christmas tree farm’s 60 planted acres for a full week. Jany is still re- Tree Time: Rodger and Saman- planting the root-rotted victims of that storm. tha Jany represent the third gen- His wife, Samantha Jany, whose hands tend eration of a family farm opera- and sell the farm’s Brown Dog Produce tion in Plainsboro and Cranbury. (named after the family’s brown dog), saw her

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JoanJoanJoan Eisenberg Eisenberg Eisenberg Office:RE/MAX 609-951-8600 609-951-8600 Greater Princeton x110 x110 Cell:Mobile:609-306-1999Princeton 609-306-1999 Forrestal Village Views & Opinions [email protected]: 609-951-8600 x 110 [email protected]:609-306-1999 [email protected] www.JoanSells.com To The Editor: Why Keep WW Owner/Sales Associate VILLAGEHamilton GRANDE Value VALUES Trail Cleanup Library Closed? Needed After Sandy remain puzzled why the West s West Windsor’s public IWindsor library was closed after works department concen- Sandy through the following Sun- Richard K. Rein trates on clearing our roads day. It doesn’t seem to have been Editor NEW LISTING A for a lack of power, if people were of Sandy’s debris, members of the Lynn Miller recharging cell phones through an all-volunteer West Windsor Bicy- Community News Editor cle and Pedestrian Alliance are outside outlet and eventually a cord through a window (WW-P Dan Aubrey tackling the many trails in town, Features Editor which also suffered heavy damage. News, November 9). And while I Volunteers have understand that not every employ- Sara Hastings already cleared ee could have Special Projects the dog-run trail made it to work Craig Terry at Community After Sandy Princeton (and may have Photography had Sandy-relat- Park and much and Plainsboro libraries Vaughan Burton of the Rogers ed problems to Hamilton: 3 Bedroom, 1/5 Bath. INCREDIBLE VALUE!!! Unique Light became community Production Preserve trails, cope with), many & Bright home – Vaulted Ceiling in the Living Room, ceiling fan and balcony gathering points. The Jennifer Schwesinger where countless other people who nook overlooking living area. Gleaming Hardwood Flooring. Step down to Michael Zilembo the totally renovated Eat-in Kitchen with newer cabinetry, Corian counters large trees fell. same could have hap- didn’t have pow- & sinks, microwave, glass tile backsplash NEW stainless steel stove, stain- This Satur- pened in West Windsor. er at home were Account Executives less steel refrigerator and French glass door to enclosed Sunporch. Master day, December on the roads and Bill Sanservino Bedroom option for either 1st floor or 2nd floor. Covered Patio, fenced yard, 1, we will be at getting to work Production Manager two storage sheds. One car garage. Great alternative to townhouse living!! by Wednesday or Thursday. Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 $187,000 Millstone Preserve. Join us at the Millstone Preserve parking lot on Both the Princeton and Plains- Founding Production Adviser Millstone Road at 10:30 a.m. with boro libraries reopened quickly and became community gathering Euna Kwon Brossman loppers, chain saws, hand saws, Michele Alperin, gloves, and whatever other equip- points. The same could have hap- Bart Jackson ment you think might help. Chil- pened in West Windsor, even if not dren are welcome with an adult and all library services were available. Pritha Dasgupta can help pick up smaller branches. Perhaps the Mercer County Li- Phyllis Spiegel We will finish by 12:30 p.m. If brary system can explain the deci- Contributing Writers sion to close all its branches for so we have enough people and time For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. many days? permits, we may also start on the Fax: 609-452-0033. Millstone West trail off Joanne Silvia Ascarelli E-mail: [email protected] Street. Thank you for helping! Melville Road, West Windsor Home Page: www.wwpinfo.com Mike Ruderman Mail: 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, Princeton, NJ 08540 North Mill Road, West Windsor Continued on page 4 www.wwbpa.org E-mail Newsletter: Subscribe by sending E-mail to [email protected] Call Joan Today for More Information or to see a Property! Office: 609-951-8600 x110 Mobile 609-306-1999 We welcome letters. E-mail [email protected]. © 2012 Community News Service.

DONNA LUCARELLI HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF Our hearts go out to those who lost their homes and lives to this hurricane. Weichert and I would like to help.

Slightly used clothing, coats, and toiletries such as tissues, shampoo, SOLD BY deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste are needed. DONNA Call Donna at 609-903-9098 and I will pick them up or you can drop them off at my home in West Windsor. ACTIVE LISTINGS...and MORE TO COME!

UNDER MEET DONNA RACT! HERE! CONTR OPEN HOUSE SUN OPEN HOUSE SUN 12/2 1-4 PM 12/2 1-4 PM 140 Conover Rd., 165 Conover Rd., 508 Village Rd W. 15 Honeyflower Ln. 574A VIillage Rd. Princeton Junction Princeton Junction Princeton Junction Princeton Junction Princeton Jct. $420,000 Price $640,000. $199,000. $329,900 $399,999 MARKET STATISTICS - AUGUST TO OCTOBER 2012 SOLD IN WEST WINDSOR SOLD IN PLAINSBORO

Units Listed Listed Listed Pended Units Sold Sold Sold Average Units Listed Listed Listed Pended Units Sold Sold Sold Average Volume Average Volume Average DOM Volume Average Volume Average DOM

Oct 25 14,911,481 596,459 18 21 10,273,312 489,205 58 Oct 16 4,526,088 282,880 13 20 8,320,000 416,000 75

Sept 30 15,378,926 512,630 20 27 13,749,488 509,240 61 Sept 21 7,461,900 355,328 15 18 8,980,000 498,888 73

Aug 36 18,232,249 506,451 26 48 28,622,275 596,297 59 Aug 28 11,293,720 403,347 21 26 11,341,400 436,207 57

Office: 609-448-1400 Cell Preferred: 609-903-9098 WHO WOULD YOU TRUST TO SELL YOUR HOME? EQUAL HOUSING [email protected] OPPORTUNITY Call Donna 609-903-9098 www.DonnaLucarelli.com All stats taken from Trend MLS up to 10/31/12. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 3 Report from the Grover Homestead Restoration Committee n response to pressures to ur- to the sniping hand(s) of the West (5). We will deliver our volun- gently generate a Grover Windsor mayor and his adminis- teer report to cover a property IHomestead Restoration Com- tration, this property has withstood abused and trashed by others. Why mittee report: the best Mother Nature and our is our report more important than (1). Regarding prospective de- misguided bureaucrats could an official police investigation that lays with the Grover Homestead muster. I will not be a party to be- will shed light on why the Grover Restoration Committee, let me be ing bullied by an administration House was eviscerated? Why have clear. When the paid professional that has stonewalled every attempt the mayor and administration been township staff acts as quickly as it we made to get timely answers. I silent on this and where have they expects its unpaid volunteers to, have the paper trail with time-date been during this odyssey? Why did perhaps we can talk. Those who are stamps, photographs, and certified they not act quickly to recover paid and have a fiduciary responsi- letters to the State of New Jersey to items removed from the Home- Rebecca Rogers bility have been derelict from the prove my points in the court of stead? Sales Associate public opinion. get-go. We do not need to curry (6). No one wants to get this their favor; we do not need those (4). Through a friend, I am matter resolved more quickly than • Graduate Realtor Institute who twice voted to put a part of hopeful to deliver an official, pro- the volunteers who have made West Windsor’s history into a fessional insurance adjuster esti- countless trips to the Grover prop- • Accredited Buyer Representative dumpster for anything. We have erty and attended many Restora- • Certified Residential Specialist the law, not the township attorney, tion Committee meetings. We on our side. Our constituents are The Grover Homestead have dealt with rumors of soccer ® the West Windsor taxpayers, histo- fields on the farm, none of which ry, and our future. is a testimontial to came from our committee. We in- American values. The (2). Storm damage litters the vited the petition-gatherers to at- Township a full three-plus weeks property has withstood tend our meeting/s to no avail. OF PRINCETON after Sandy despite more equip- the best Mother Nature (7). A municipal township en- 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 ment and horsepower than the an- and our misguided bu- terprise with a $37 million and cient Egyptians had to build a pyra- reaucrats could muster. growing annual operating budget mid. The mayor and staff have had holds public meetings on a whim. Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 three years and three months –– The township has not even posted www.rebeccarogers.com from February, 2009, until May, its agenda barely 24 hours prior to a mate for the damage to the Grover 2012 –– to do the very tasks it ex- rescheduled meeting. House. This friend is here from out pects volunteers to jump through However, is the entire township of state to effect state-wide insur- hoops to complete. somehow being held hostage by a ance claims to help our residents. Volunteers historically did the volunteer committee trying to save Wills & Estate Planning The township did not file an insur- heavy-lifting in West Windsor un- a 170-year-old farmstead? The ance claim for the Grover damage. der the previous form of govern- desecration of the boyhood home The house has been stripped Mary Ann Pidgeon ment, township committee. In- of our township’s most decorated threadbare. The township adminis- stead, since 1993, we have been military veteran, Thomas Grover, Pidgeon & Pidgeon, PC tration twice recommended spend- operating under a directly elected, lies squarely on the directly elect- ing $60,000 to raze the house. His- Attorney, LLM in Taxation fully accountable mayor-council ed, fully accountable mayor and toric window replacements and form. How is that working for us his administration. and where are the documented sav- front door with transom might cost 600 Alexander Road As always, I invite your com- ings? Silence. $43,000. So where is the money Princeton from the sale of missing items bro- ments and corrections. (3). The Grover House and kered by whom? Pete Weale 609-520-1010 Homestead are a testimonial to en- Vice Chair, Grover Homestead www.pidgeonlaw.com durance and American values. Due Restoration Committee

Santa Claus is coming to Tony’s Farm Market!

 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012 Santa will be here from 12-3pm (No Pets Please) Photos, autographs, cookies and more!

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Please bring a non-perishable food item for The Robbinsville Food Pantry and/or an unwrapped gift for the Toys for Tots Foundation

Tony’s has a large selection of Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Poinsettias, Grave Blankets, Decorations and more! 5W:LQGVRU1-3+ 4 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Suburban Mom

ike millions of Americans by Euna Kwon Brossman community center. If not at our this week with a hope and a house, I usually stand in the aisles Ldream, I bought some lottery grandmother, the only one of my of SuperFresh or McCaffrey’s to tickets, hoping to win the near- grandparents I ever knew. I would catch up with my friends and their record jackpot and become an in- rent a wheelchair and whiz around kids. In Boulder, Colorado, they stant gazillionaire. Like millions of with her all over town and at the have an amazing family recreation Americans, I was disappointed but mall. It became so hard for her to center that is open year-round. It not surprised that my numbers did walk in her later years, and it did has a waterpark and gym, and plen- not come up, and I’d have to put not cross my mind to rent or borrow ty of room to dance, move about, that particular dream on hold for a wheelchair for her. We would eat chat, and bond. It is one of the most this round and more than likely, lunch every day, and I would buy impressive community gathering this lifetime. her Big Macs at McDonald’s and places I have ever seen, and I would I never win anything. Actually, I original recipe chicken at KFC. I bring one just like it to our town. did win the 50-50 once at Will’s guess you can guess where I get my I would build a community Wildcats football game years ago. taste in guilty pleasures. I would training center to teach our kids My winnings came to exactly 34 take her to see the Broadway shows skills outside the ones they learn in dollars, which pretty much went she never got to see, and I would a classroom. Many of our kids take back to the concession stand. certainly take her on a cruise to all sorts of lessons and participate The good news is that if you are somewhere far away and warm. in enrichment programs, but even not struck by lightning in a positive I would give up mountains of in our relatively affluent district, way, the converse is that you are money to erase the lines of disap- there are those who are left out be- probably not going to be struck by pointment in the faces of my moth- cause their parents are busy paying lightning in a negative way. The for life’s necessities, and there’s chances of actually being struck by nothing left over. electricity from the sky are very, Maybe we can spend I guess it’s ironic that there are very small, just as the chances of Christmas morning do- so many things I would want to do losing your home in a hurricane or with millions of dollars in lottery being diagnosed with a terminal ing something better for winnings, but with Christmas just disease are small as well. the world than opening around the corner, I can’t think of a But as we know, people do get up boxes of more things single thing that money can buy for sick, people do suffer many losses we don’t need. me. Sure, there is that huge sap- in catastrophes like Superstorm phire Bill owes me when our ship Sandy, and yes, people do win the comes in or we finish educating our lottery. That’s why, despite the children, whichever comes first. I odds stacked against us, many of us er and father and replace them with guess eventually I will have to re- who do not buy lottery tickets at joyful laugh lines and a twinkle in place my rusty trusty minivan, and most other times do fork out some their eyes. I would buy them a tick- we do need a roofer to check the bucks when the jackpot climbs to et around the world and a bottom- shingles that Sandy blew off. But I dizzying heights. You can’t win if less bottle of water from the foun- have too much stuff and not enough you don’t play, as they say, and tain of youth so they could see inner peace. wouldn’t it be terrible if your lucky every wonder 10 times over if they I am running into the same prob- numbers won without you? I’ve wished. I want a chance to redeem lem as I try to compile my shopping tried Quick Pick and I’ve tried my lost opportunities and squandered list for the kids. Make sure they kids’ birthdays. Sigh. Nothing to goodwill. have lots of things to open, Bill al- date. ways intones, but once again, they Most of my hopes and dreams here are the huge concepts that have everything they need, and if have very little to do with money Tdon’t come with any price tag, they don’t, it gets purchased right and have everything to do with and I would try to conquer them all when they do need it. those priceless concepts that you — achieve world peace, end So can I wrap up kindness and will never find in any store — hunger in every corner of the globe, caring and time and conscience and health, happiness, and time. I unite people and make them under- health, love, and peace with a big would give anything to turn back stand that they are more alike than red bow? Maybe spend Christmas the clock for my parents and Bill’s they are different. morning doing something better (and everyone else’s aging parents) In our own little corner of the for the world than opening up box- and give them more years of health world, right here in West Windsor es of more things we don’t need? and mobility. and Plainsboro, I would use any Now that the turkey is eaten and the I would give millions of dollars millions I would win from the lot- Christmas tree trimmed, that’s my 609-231-1173 to spend a little more time with my tery to establish a badly needed goal for this holiday season. food for the Community Food ceive and sort donations, and staff Letters & Opinions Bank of New Jersey, which was de- the firehouse. We’re also thankful RADHA CHEERATH Continued from page 2 livering 100,000 pounds of food for the support of our fellow fire- %52.(5$662&,$7( per day to affected communities, fighters and friends from the East and backpacks for a nutrition pro- Windsor #2, Kendall Park, Prince- “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” Plainsboro Fire Co. gram sponsored by the Food Bank ton Junction, and West Windsor Thanks Community of Monmouth and Ocean. fire companies. ‡1-$5&LUFOHRI([FHOOHQFH$ZDUG/HYHOµµ Not all of those affected by the Several people and organiza- ‡0HUFHU&RXQW\7RS3URGXFHUV$VVRFLDWLRQµµ storm lived along the coast. The tions provided significant support. Email: [email protected] n behalf of the Plainsboro Fire storm and resulting power outages We’d like to thank Franc and Mick- &HOO‡2IILFH OCompany and the Board of Commissioners of Plainsboro Fire meant lost wages for many people ey Gambatese of Grovers Mill Cof- District No. 1, we would like to in central New Jersey and long fee Roasting Company for spon- thank the community for its over- lines at social services agencies soring a highly successful benefit whelming support of our food and here at home. We also delivered concert with Sand Aid NJ. We’re clothing drive to help the victims of food, clothing, and other needed grateful to the members of the Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey WW-P Education Association, the JNM Foundation, and the employ- and New York. Working together, we Thanks to your contributions, we ees of NRG Energy and the Robert OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12/2 1-4PM OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 12/2 1-4PM were able to share the Wood Johnson Foundation. Spe- 1 Ellsworth Drive - W. Windsor. were able to make more than 30 re- This is a beautiful brick 24 Priory Road - West Windsor. A great opportunity cial thanks to the Wicoff School front colonial at desirable Windsor Hunt This home has lief trips to Bay Head, Brick Town- true spirit of our com- to purchase in desirable Heatherfield development. kindergarteners whose cards were been very nicely maintained and showcases its fabulous park Expansive Ashleigh III model freshly painted, hard- ship, Long Branch, Point Pleasant, munities with those im- like back yard. Crown molding in living room as well as the wood floors, 2 story entrance, dining room and delivered directly to students in dining room, hardwood floors in entrance and newer floor- extra bedroom (1st floor). Dining Room has but- Queens, Sea Bright, Stafford Town- ing in the kitchen. The family boasts a wonderful brick fire- pacted by Sandy. Queens and Staten Island. ler's pantry. Large eat in kitchen with center island. ship, Staten Island, Toms River, place just in time for the upcoming season. Full Basement, Large family room with brick fireplace. $629,000 Working together, we were able to 2 car side entry garage, skylights, soaking tub, center island Tuckerton and Union Beach. We in kitchen are all but a few of the many nice features this deliver an incredible amount of help home has to offer. Call Radha Cheerath for a private tour were also able to support the relief of this great home. items to support the outreach pro- quickly and effectively. We were also $650,000. efforts of the FDNY Foundation, the FDNY Community Education grams of Trinity Church of Prince- able to share the true spirit of our program, the Ocean County Fire- ton, the Crisis Ministry of Prince- communities with those in need at a fighters Association, the Stephen ton and Trenton, the Rescue Mis- time when they needed that support Siller Tunnel to Towers Founda- sion of Trenton, HomeFront in and care the most. Thank you. tion, the Brick Township PAL, St. Lawrence, and Elijah’s Promise in Ted Wagner 5(6,'(17,$/%52.(5$*( New Brunswick. Chair, Board of Commissioners NEW LISTING Robert Bellarmine Church, Free- hold, and the Osbornville Baptist We were joined by several Jim Pedley 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. 1 Glenview Dr. - West Windsor. A Hidden Gem burst- emergency services colleagues. ing with color, this home has warmth of heart and Church, Brick Township. Plainsboro Fire Chief Princeton Jct., NJ home. Beautiful custom kitchen with white cabinets, Your donations also provided We’re grateful to the Plainsboro custom granite counter, skylights in dining room, white Community Emergency Response Mike Ruskuski brick fireplace, 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Fabulous needed supplies for the Plainsboro 609-799-8181 Yard just waiting for spring time colors. $450,000 President, Plainsboro Fire Food Pantry, a box truck full of Team (CERT) for helping us re- NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 5 Hsueh-nanigans Cut Spending: NJ Can’t “Give An Iconic Magic Moment lease consider the November 20 E-mail Afford Higher Taxes Pnotice — sent by an entity called City- For Your Holiday Gifts” Connections.com — announcing the agen- on’t tax you. Don’t tax me. Tax that da for the West Windsor Council meeting Dfellow behind the tree!” said Russell B. later that same day. It is yet another brazen Long, Democratic Senator from Louisiana SUPER HOLIDAY and inadequate notice the Hsueh Adminis- from 1948 to 1987. As Washington gets set tration is trying to perpetrate on West Wind- to raise taxes on “The 2 Percent,” a large sor taxpayers and the public. number of Mercer County residents will take a hit. According to 2011 Census De- PHOTO SALE (1). How can this administration provide partment data, 14.5 percent of Mercer barely 5.5 hours’ public notice for the agen- County households have incomes exceed- da? Is the next Council meeting scheduled ing $200,000. While I understand that the December 1-24, 2012, 9am-5pm at 0500 hours on a Sunday? country must gain control over the deficit, I (2). I realize this is a major expansion of urge consideration for a meaningful reduc- the hour or so public notice for Council’s tion in our spending and the pursuit of poli- previous pre-Hurricane Sandy EMER- cies that encourage new business forma- GENCY meeting on October 29, in which tion. the meeting was held during a NJ STATE of But even as federal tax rates are about to EMERGENCY. climb, the Democrats in the state house want to hike the top New Jersey income tax If the township offices and public institu- rate to 10.75 percent. New Jersey already tions were closed (US Postal Service), taxes its affluent citizens at a higher rate which item(s) on the previous agenda were than any other state except New York. Only sooooo critical that they could not await Connecticut has a higher property tax. Only even a 5-hour notice as done today? New York and California have a higher in- West Windsor is the poster child for irre- dividual income tax burden. Only four sponsible government! Would anyone try states have a higher sales tax. this in Princeton or Plainsboro? Even closer to home, this fiscal year the Eli Manning MVP Super Bowl XLVI (3). Who in West Windsor Township is Mercer County property tax rate increased responsible for sending out these derelict, more than 10 percent! tardy notices? There seems to be no regard that the indi- vidual taxpayer and small business person (4). If this notice is sent by West Windsor are being squeezed from top to bottom. Our Township, where is the CityConnections.- state is in danger of falling into the same com office within West Windsor? And how downward spiral into which California, Illi- much has all of this outsourcing cost WW nois, and the high-tax countries of Europe Gabby Douglas taxpayers year-to-date? Can’t anyone currently find themselves. working for the Township — including the No country or state ever has taxed its way Gold Medal London Olympics mayor — write a notice or press release? to prosperity. It’s time that government — Derek Jeter 3000th Hit We know seventh graders who could. at all levels — adopt sound fiscal practices THOUSANDS OF SPORTS PHOTOS FOR SALE There is absolutely no end to the arro- familiar to any household: Balance your gance displayed by the Hsueh administra- budget and cut spending to live within your tion. The West Windsor Council is com- means! GOLD MEDAL IMPRESSIONS, INC plicit and remiss in permitting and accept- Jim Solloway 43 Princeton-Hightstown Road ing these egregious transgressions. West Windsor 1SJODFUPO
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Century 21 Abrams Hutchinson & Associates’ Holiday Diaper & Pajama Drive

Welcomes Donations MLS6074706 MLS6084641 PLAINSBORO $278,000 WEST WINDSOR $465,000 Nothing beats the joy of giving, particularly this holiday Wonderful 2BR TH w/upgraded kitchen, hardwood flrs Beautiful 3BR, 2.5BA Duke model end unit TH on premi- in LR, DR. Fpl, two spacious BR's plus loft on 3rd level, um lot with wooded view.LR has vaulted ceil, formal season in New Jersey. We invite the community to donate storage space. Private patio. DR,FR w/fpl to private fenced yrd, Large EIK, 2C gar. diapers and warm pajamas for young children, who will greatly benefit from our help.

Our goal this year is to top the wonderful results of last OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE year’s holiday drive, which collected 1500 diapers and SUN 12/2 1-4 PM SUN 12/2 1-4 PM 35 sets of pajamas for HomeFront families. Sales Associates, Janice Hutchinson and Barbara Weinfield are once again happily leading this effort and can be reached at 609.683.5000 with any questions you may have. MLS6101182 MLS6089948 WEST WINDSOR $629,000 WEST WINDSOR $649,999 Expansive 5BR, 2.5BA Colonial. Freshly painted, HW Elegant 5BR Colonial.2 story foyer, LR, DR, FR & Please bring the diapers and pajamas to our West Windsor floors in foyer, DR & 1st fl.BR. Large eat-in kitchen, FR Library w/HW flrs. Newer kitchen w/cherry cab's, gran- office at 64 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton w/fireplace. Finished basement. ite, porcelain flrs. Sunroom to gorgeous yard. Fin. bsmt. Junction, NJ. We appreciate the generous spirit of our community. Century 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates

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Recognized • Respected • Recommended Eva Petruzziello, CRS, ALHS, SRES People In The News is a name you can TRUST. tT H A Proven Track Record of More than 25 Years I Lessons in Safety H Solid Reputation of Service and Dedication I H A Professional Who Cares and Listens I Earn Gold Award H Home Stager I Results you can count on! alley Costantino, a senior at HHigh School South, complet- ed her Girl Scout Gold Award by creating Plainsboro Safety Town, a 253 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ • 609-924-1600 week-long summer camp for pre- (Dir) 609-683-8549 • (Eve) 609-799-5556 • (Cell) 609-865-3696 kindergarten children. To accom- [email protected] • www.GreatHomesbyEva.com plish her goal she worked closely with her mentor, Sargent Joseph E. Jankowski of the Plainsboro Township Police Department, and Kathy Slothower, her Girl Scout adviser. “The idea for creating Safety Halley Costantino, Town came about when I began right, earned her Girl driving,” Costantino says. “As a Scout Gold Award for new driver I noticed how people 8 Madison Dr., West Windsor - 8 Whitney Place - Lovely Nassau organizing a week-long Lovely 4 bed. plus den/study.Two story model on cul-de-sac. New carpeting and cross the street without looking and Plainsboro Safety foyer, new carpeting, freshly painted, totally repainted throughout. Two story how people walk or ride their bikes Town camp this past inground heated pool, new roof and new foyer, step down liv.rm. with woodburn. on the wrong side of the street.” water heater. Ready for your Summer frplc. Cath. ceilings and skylights. Sun Safety Town took place early summer. enjoyment. $645,000 rm and loft. Home warranty. Great loca- tion $453,000 this past summer and was created to instruct pre-kindergarten stu- My Priorities Are Simple. They’re Yours! dents in a variety of topics includ- ing lesson plans, designing arts and held on the last day of camp to cel- ing the proper use of 911 and fire, craft projects, organizing volun- ebrate the efforts of the children bus, pedestrian, and bicycle safety. teers, and soliciting donations. and to share their newly learned “In the United States one of the top Children learned different safe- safety experiences with their fami- causes of death for children ages 5 ty practices through the use of sto- lies. “It was a rewarding experi- to 14 years of age is injuries sus- ries, movies, crafts, and communi- ence to see the kids practicing what tained as a result of pedestrian acci- ty helper visits from the Plainsboro they learned and knowing that I Lisa Weil dents,” says Jankowski. police and fire departments. Stu- was helping the community be- Realtor® Associate The primary goal of Safety dents practiced their newly ac- come a safer place,” Costantino Office 609.921.2600 Town was to educate young stu- quired skills by riding tricycles or says. “The project was a lot of work Direct 609.681.5642 dents about laws and actions that walking through a mock town that that paid off in the end.” will keep them safe and protected. [email protected] had roads, houses, sidewalks, stop Costantino has been a Girl Scout Costantino planned the entire signs, and a traffic light. in troop 71480 since kindergarten. week-long camp including creat- A graduation ceremony was She previously earned her bronze “Lisa priced the sale to close within 30 days of listing . . . Staged the house . . . Represented our best interests in negotiations . . . Pirate Band Earns plished so much as a team. They president; and vice presidents Re- Outdistanced many peers.” have grown as individuals, as a becca Ho Van Dyke and Elianna Recent Purchase/Sale Client* National Award family, and simply have had a blast Wydra. The marching band is sup- *Name available upon request through our journey of rehearsals, ported by a strong parent booster he High School South Pirate football game, and competitions. organization led by Gina Finnie. TMarching Band placed fourth Placing fourth at nationals was just The team of adult instructors in- in the US Bands National Champi- the icing on the cake. We currently clude Carraher, the director; Mike “My Clients know and trust onship (for group 2 open bands) on have a really strong team of seniors Davis, assistant director and music Sunday, November 11, at MetLife in the band, who will be sorely arrangement; Chris Vitale, drill my formula for success” Stadium in the Meadowlands. It is missed next year.” design; Ryan Lysy, battery per- the highest award the band has Graduating seniors in the band cussion; Chelsea McFarland, pit earned in the last five years. include Rebecca Braverman, percussion); and Jeremy Hickson The show,”Fly Away,” focuses Nikhil Dondapati, Rebecca and Melanie Bugher, color guard. on three main concepts — clouds, Finnie, Olivia Gladwin, Kyle “I’m always amazed at how flying, and wind. The music is Houck, Janice Lin, Belinda Liu, much time and effort the band “Among the Clouds” by Brian Bal- Matt McGuinness, Rishya coaches put into the Pirate March- mages, “One Day I’ll Fly Away” Narayanan, Azhad Syed, Rebec- ing Band,” says Louisa Ho, a band www.propertiesinprinceton.com from the movie “Moulin Rouge,” ca Van Dyke, and Elianna parent. “Whether they are volun- and “Windsprints” by Richard Wydra. teering or receiving a small Saucedo. 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Plainsboro CERT Flying High Members Graduate Alex Galkowski of West Wind- sor recently graduated from the Sa- Plainsboro Police Department balauski Air Assault School, 101st and the Plainsboro Office of Emer- Airborne Division, held at West gency Management have an- Point and Camp Smith. A sopho- nounced the graduation of the 2012 more at Tulane University, he Community Emergency Response graduated from Notre Dame High Team (CERT). Over the past 10 School in 2011. weeks the 15-member class has at- A full-scholarship Army ROTC tended weekly training in disaster cadet in Tulane’s Orleans Battal- preparedness, fire safety, disaster ion, Galkowski was one of the medical operations, search and res- youngest students to graduate from cue, CERT organization, disaster the school. A physically and men- psychology and terrorism aware- tally demanding training designed ness. Classes included both lecture for soldiers considering airborne Alex Galkowski, right, and practical training. Several for- assignments, the schools offers of West Windsor, grad- merly trained CERT members at- voluntary training opportunities uated from the Sabal- tended the training as a refresher. for Army personnel and cadets. The CERT team assisted for auski Air Assault Graduates rappelled from a Black School. several days during superstorm Hawk helicopter and completed a Sandy. CERT was responsible for 12-mile rucksack march. managing the township shelter dur- sonnel for Franklin Public Schools, ing the storm as well as assisting Deaths and district administrator for Mill- the Plainsboro township fire de- town Public Schools. She retired in partment with food and clothing Joseph G. Collura of Plainsboro spring, 2010, as director of curricu- collection and distribution at the died on October 17. A memorial lum and technology for Kenilworth shore region. “The CERT Team mass will be held Saturday, Decem- Public Schools. should be commended for their ber 1, at St. James Roman Catholic Survivors include three children, dedication and commitment to the Church in Jamesburg at 1 p.m. Brendan and Crista O’Donnell of Plainsboro community and for North Hanover, Danielle and Bill their timely assistance during Peter Joseph Lumia Sr., 81, of Tinton Falls died October 30. Sur- Resk of Manhattan, and Patrick Sandy,” said Deputy Mayor Neil O’Donnell and Mollie Hetzel of Lewis. vivors include a niece, Dr. Mar- garet Ellen Lumia of Plainsboro. Harvey Cedars; four grandchildren, Since the start of Plainsboro Nora and Maeve Resk, and Cormac CERT in early 2004 the organiza- Helen Margaret McMahon and Bridget O’Donnell; her broth- tion has trained more than 125 peo- Hynes, 90, died November 1 at er, Alan Budd of Nutley, and seven ple and has been one of the largest Princeton Care Center. Survivors nieces and nephews. CERT teams in the state of New include a son, Robert Hynes of Jersey. In the wake of superstorm West Windsor. Timothy M. Redfield, 56, of Sandy, it has never been more nec- Vineland died November 14. Sur- Eileen O’Donnell, 68, of West essary to have the volunteer assis- vivors include a niece, Charlotte Windsor died November 5 at Tem- tance from trained community Browning of Plainsboro. Dona- ple University Hospital. She lived members. For information contact tions may be made to Elwyn, 1667 in West Windsor for more than 35 Plainsboro OEM Deputy Coordi- East Landis Avenue, Vineland years. nator Steven Holmes at 609-799- 08361. Born in Newark she was raised 2333, ext. 1687. in Bellville. She earned her bache- Natalie Bernardo, 89, of Eng- lor’s degree at William Paterson lishtown, died November 15. Sur- Unicef College and her master’s degree at vivors include a son and daughter- in-law, Paul and Arleen Bernardo Arya Sasne, a fourth grade stu- Seton Hall. She worked in educa- of West Windsor; and grandchil- dent at Village School, received tion for more than 40 years, begin- dren, Michelle Bernardo and first place in the age 9 to 12 catego- ning with a teaching position at Michael Bernardo and his wife, ry of the PTA for UNICEF Trick or Belleville High School. She taught Kelly. Donations may be made to Treat’s create a character contest. at Rider University and Mercer the National Kidney Foundation, Her design named “Tricky” is on County Community College, was 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY trickortreatforunicef.org. As part director of communication at the 10016. of her prize, she will receive 1,000 Education Improvement Center, a Unicef boxes with her design to house leader at Hightstown High Laurence “Larry” F. Downes, distribute next Halloween to help School, vice principal at Hillsbor- 82, of Hernando, Florida, died No- children around the world. ough High School, director of per- vember 22. Survivors include son NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 9

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New Hindi Books, Silver Team: Nita Math- New Silver Winner ur, left, Tuhina Chakra- vorty, and West Windsor uhina Chakravorty, a fresh- Library branch manag- Tman at High School North, re- er Rina Banerjee. cently completed her Girl Scout silver award by adding to the for- eign languages book collection at she says. “He works closely with West Windsor Library. A member the West Windsor Library and thus of Troop 71847, her troop leader was able to help me select books and project advisor was Merce that the library wanted.” Willard. Her project mentor was Tripathi represents Bhartiya Nita Mathur, the senior reference Sahita, an affiliate of pustak.org. librarian at West Windsor Library. His wife, Mamta, is actively in- Chakravorty had the idea because volved with the Hindi USA West she likes reading and wanted to do Windsor-Plainsboro chapter. something that benefited the West “As part of her Girl Scout Silver Windsor Library. She first ap- Award project, Tuhina contacted proached Kaija Greenberg, the for- me with a unique idea of raising mer branch manager. “She suggest- funds to build up a book collection ed I do this project because the li- that she planned to donate to the li- brary wanted to build an internation- brary’s existing foreign languages al collection,” says Chakravorty. collection,” says Mathur. Although Chakrovorty does not “Through dedicated fundraising read Hindi, her parents do. Her fa- Tuhina succeeded in raising ther, Niloy, runs his own consult- enough funds to build up a collec- ing firm. Her mother, Sonali, is a tion of 18 new books including homemaker. classics, poetry, as well as contem- She got the books from pustak.- porary fiction, all sure to delight org, an online book source. “Their the Mercer County Library patrons local representative, Abhilash for years to come.” Tripathi, lives in West Windsor,” and daughter-in-law, Laurence M. and Thomas Balderstone, and and Carol of West Windsor. Sloane and Michael Kellerman; Aubrey Lorance Shouse, 87, of sons and daughters-in-law, Philip Frisco, Texas, died November 25. T. and Barbara Maurer, and Survivors include daughter and Michael and Christa Maurer; eight son-in-law, Judy and David Levy grandchildren; a brother, Paddy of West Windsor; and grandchil- Brannigan; and two sisters, Lynn dren, Adam Levy of Washington, Whittington and Sue McCrory. D.C., and Julia Levy of West Calling hours are at the Peppler Windsor. Donations may be made Funeral Home, 114 South Main to Wounded Warrior Project. Street, Allentown, on Friday, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Michael M. Bender, 55, of Christian Burial will be held at 10 Sayreville died November 25. Sur- a.m. on Saturday, December 1, at vivors include his daughter, Jaime St. John’s Church, 1282 Yardville- Bender and her husband, Carlton, Allentown Road, Allentown. Do- of West Windsor. nations may be made to the Allen- Margaret Mary Eleanor Mau- town First Aid Squad, Box 252, Al- rer, 70, of Allentown died Novem- lentown 08501. ber 26. Born in County Down, Pauline A. Eib Wolff, 94, of Northern Ireland, she moved to the Panama City, Florida, died No- U.S. in 1958, and lived in West vember 30. Survivors include a Windsor for 33 years. nephew, Craig Hoppe of Plains- Maurer retired from the West boro. A memorial church service Windsor School district in 1999 as will be held Monday, December 3, a paraprofessional. She served as at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Presbyter- president of the Women’s Catholic ian Church, 367 Cranbury Road, Club in West Windsor. East Brunswick. Donations may be Survivors include her husband made to Covenant Hospice, 107 of 51 years, Philip A. Maurer; her West 19th Street, Panama City, FL daughters and sons-in-law, Susan 32405. 10 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Stepping Up for Sandy Relief by Sue Roy The couple moved to Evansville, not slow her down. “I was lucky Indiana, when her husband worked enough to have a mother willing to est Windsor resident at Meade Johnson (now Bristol- take care of my baby all day long, Kalpana Patel, known to Myers Squibb). Patel, determined even while I was traveling for busi- Wher friends as Kapu, is to complete her studies, commuted ness,” she says. “After six weeks’ turning her interest in photography back and forth between Iowa and maternity leave, I was back at to good use: From now through Indiana to finish her PhD. During work, often 80 hours a week or Tuesday, January 15, she will be this time she also began dabbling in more as I earned director status.” offering electronic portrait pack- photography, taking courses such When Meghnee was nine ages, and all proceeds will benefit as black and white film photogra- months old, the Patels moved to victims of Hurricane Sandy. As Pa- West Windsor. During this time, tel says, “I feel very lucky to be Patel focused on her career, and able to do something like photogra- While she enjoys taking hobbies such as photography sim- phy that I enjoy, and I want to make portraits and capturing ply had no place in her life. She de- a difference in the world with my people’s memories on cided something had to change; so pictures.” in 2001, when son Lakshay was Patel, who shoots natural, can- film, Patel’s personal born, she requested a longer period did portraits using outdoor lighting passion is travel photog- of maternity leave. Although it was and settings, was not always a pho- raphy – and photos for a granted, when she returned to J&J, tographer. In fact, even after devel- she was shifted from the pharma- oping an interest in photography, good cause. ceutical side of the company to the she chose to shelve her hobby in or- consumer side. Although she was der to focus on her career in phar- phy, developing photos in a dark- eventually returned to the pharma- maceuticals. But eventually, she room, and 35 mm camera basics. ceutical side, she began to rethink returned to photography, and now Pharmaceuticals was her focus, but her priorities. it is an important — and growing the seeds of her passion for photog- An epiphany came when she and — facet of her life. raphy were sown. a friend were at the beach with their Patel was born in Gujarat, India, Once she earned her PhD, Patel kids — and their Blackberries. and remained there through her took a position with American They both decided that they needed college years, earning a bachelor’s Home Products in Hammonton, to spend more time with their fami- in pharmacy. Her father also NJ, and for three and a half years lies and their hobbies. When her worked in pharmaceuticals, while she and her husband were once friend left the corporate world to her mother managed a household again separated by their careers. start his own business, Patel joined Painless, Quick, Non-Surgical of 13. She came to the United Luckily he was transferred to Bris- him in 2004. The company, Abeille States 27 years ago as a graduate tol-Myers Squibb in New Jersey, Pharmaceuticals, based in the Treatment student in pharmaceutics, eventu- and she went to work for Johnson Princeton area, developed pharma- Hemorrhoid ally earning a PhD from the Uni- & Johnson. ceutical products that have since versity of Iowa. Patel’s career was rising at J&J, been licensed to others. Patel re- Having suffered from hemorrhoids While she was studying for her and even the birth of their first child mains involved in Abeille in a part- PhD, she met and married her hus- in 1996, daughter Meghnee, did time capacity as the VP of strategic for over 20 years, I had them removed band of nearly 25 years, Jatin Patel. “painlessly in less than 30 seconds by Dr. Dhar who is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also very pleasant. - Bernie, East Windsor ”

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Portrait Time: Kapu Patel, here with her own family, will take holiday portraits in ex- change for a donation made to a Hurricane Sandy relief fund. planning and alliance management, and does some independent phar- maceutical consulting, serve their memories for them and their but at a much less stringent pace. loved ones.” Patel was looking for “more flexibility, In the meantime, Patel has started hold- to allow me to spend more time with my ing various fundraisers to help charities and kids and my ailing parents, to be home those in need. Her first fundraiser was in when my kids get off the bus, and to in- September, 2011, when she displayed some crease my volunteer work with the PTA. of her photos at the West Windsor Library. And I wanted to take up my camera again Proceeds from the sale of these pictures — and start taking pictures.” $700 — went to Homefront, an organiza- Now photography has become part of tion which helps the homeless in Mercer her life. While she enjoys taking portraits County. and capturing people’s memories on film, She has several additional fundraising her personal passion is travel photography. ventures planned with local charities, in ad- Patel has traveled all over the world taking dition to her current project for victims of pictures, and has even set up a travel blog to Hurricane Sandy. As part of this project, catalog her adventures: adayhere- Patel is offering portrait sessions, with a andthere.blogspot.com. suggested donation of $10 per electronic Patel feels truly blessed that she has been copy of each picture. “I will present cus- able to devote so much more time to her tomers with high-resolution electronic family, especially her daughter, now a copies of the pictures, which the customers sophomore at High School North, and her can have made into portraits, greeting son, who attends Village School, and her cards, or anything else they would like. photography, and believes that her photog- Customers will write their checks directly raphy is a gift to be shared. to one of the charities assisting in the Hurri- Instead of turning it into a business, Pa- cane Sandy relief effort; I will retain none tel’s ambition is to become a 501(c)(3) of the proceeds.” charity so that she can utilize her gift to ben- efit others. “My intention is eventually to For more information, visit the special focus on seniors, those living in nursing website Kapu Patel created for this project: homes or assisted living facilities, and use adayhereandthere.wordpress.com. my pictures to help seniors capture and pre-

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Call John Stanley: 609-918-1668 5 Centre Drive, Suite 1A Pennington Point West E-mail: [email protected] 2 Tree Farm Road Monroe Twp. www.timberwolftreeservice.com 609-655-4544 Ste. A-110, Pennington please support local small businesses 609-737-4491 12 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012 by submitting the lowest bid, but that the West Windsor Parking Au- The problem was that the coun- Sandy Relief West Windsor News then make up the difference by pre- thority was likely to take some of ty, which runs the library, had Continued from page 10 Continued from page 1 senting change orders after the the space. granted all its employees the week work was underway. He cited an- Hurricane Sandy Update. Po- off. “The township only had one other change order requested at the to respond where needed.” In less olution was postponed to the next lice Chief Pica presented an day off,” said Hsueh. Added Geev- meeting for $23,900 to do “supple- than 12 hours after the first dona- meeting, but not before Chief Joe overview of the township’s re- ers: “If the library had power, they mental work” for the apron and tions were dropped off at the bene- Pica reported that the shared ser- sponse to the storm. “Everyone should have opened up. Every spillway repair at Grovers Mill fit, the goods were directly in the vices agreement, which costs the was suffering a little bit,” said the room in the Senior Center was Dam. “That’s 60 percent of the ini- hands of those who needed them. township $18,000 a year, “is work- chief, “but nobody got hurt, and no full.” tial bill,” Maher said. “Either the Community businesses donated ing well. It’s definitely saving one got killed.” Resident Al Lerner spoke dur- job is not being spec-ed out proper- goods and services from beauty to money.” In its first year of opera- At the request of Pica, Lt. ing the public comment period to ly by our people, or we took the low artwork. Each person who donated tion, the department has only Robert Garofalo came to the podi- praise all residents for working to- bid from some inexperienced guy, food, clothing or money, was of- recorded four complaints from res- um to discuss the continuous storm gether in the face of adversity. “For or there was some truly unforeseen fered a raffle ticket. Chief Pedley’s idents about the service. “Other- updates provided through Face- a while we have been known as the issue. In the future I would like to daughter, Alexa, 9, was a busy vol- wise it’s working, it’s win, win,” book, Twitter, and the Nixle sys- gang who couldn’t shoot straight,” have the township engineer ex- unteer, picking the winning names the chief said. tem. The information system was he said, referring to the town’s rep- plain why this happened and why from the bag of raffle tickets. As the Council was moving critical in the hours immediately utation for political bickering. “But we should approve it.” Ten musical groups entertained through other items on the agenda, after the storm, when nearly every this was a great example of people Geevers noted that in the past the crowd throughout the day. Maher made another argument for traffic light in town was not work- coming together. All the solutions Jim Parvesse, the engineer, was of- Acts included Ragtime Relics, a more deliberative approach. ing and nearly 80 percent of the were non-political.” ten present at “a lot of meetings. Mark McManus, Main Entry, Jim What appeared as several routine town was without power. John Church, also speaking dur- We need to bring some profession- Arkus, Claire Rodriguez, CJ Barna authorizations to execute “change “At one point during the storm,” ing the public comment period, als in. Sometimes it’s better if we and Franc Gambatese, Lore Con- orders” with contractors working Garofalo reported, “we had 50,000 noted that “last year we had bap- do things face to face.” stantine, Kevin Allen and the on Township projects prompted a people interacting with us online tism by water. This year it was bap- Township Business Adminis- Lonely Teardrops, and Last Band request from the councilman for — people from England, India, tism by wind. We’ve had enough trator Marlena Schmid responded Standing. The actual “last band more information. concerned about relatives they baptisms.” He added that “this is a that the hourly rate and other ex- standing” was 3.26 with Eva and One was for an additional could not reach by phone.” good time for the town and proper- penses cited by Maher “seem like Rodney Hargis. They thanked the $4,260 to pay for change orders on He urged all residents to sign up ty owners to do something about ordinary expenses — it’s public crowd, the firemen, the folks at the installation of restrooms at the for the E-mail and text alert ser- their trees. This is the time to take construction,” she said. As for the Grover’s Mill Coffee House, and Schenck historic farm. Maher not- vices now offered by the police de- down trees that prove a threat.” dam she noted that if the extra work all the volunteers as the sun set on ed an hourly charge of $64 for a partment. The reverse 911 service, did not get done, then the job might the day. carpenter to do the work, plus pay- he said, will call people at their Removing Debris have to be re-bid with additional Sand Aid NJ repeated its roll taxes, plus a 10 percent profit homes. But if the phone lines are expenses involved. fundraising efforts on Saturday, allowance. “It jumps out at Linda down, then the other systems can Will Take Months Reached several days after the November 24, also at the Grover’s Geevers and me,” he said. “We’d reach out to people’s cell phones. meeting Maher said he still had not udging from the piles of brush Mill Coffee House. The second like to see other examples of “My 75-year-old mother can text,” received any contracts or change and tree debris still lingering on Sand Aid NJ Benefit featured mu- change orders and see if this is rou- he noted. J orders to compare with those on the the sidewalks and streets of West sic by three acts benefitted the tine.” Recalling those early hours after November 20 agenda. Nor did he Windsor, some residents may feel Community Food Bank. Maher said one of his concerns the storm hit, administrator expect to. “It’s hard to get informa- that Superstorm Sandy was a total was that contractors could win jobs Schmid said “I felt I was in ‘The tion from these people,” he said. disaster for the township. Wizard of Oz’ — 2,500 calls came In other action at the November Those piles of debris are un- into the call center that evening. SCIALLEY.COM 20 meeting, the Council introduced precedented in size. In fact, town- Hands-on Science They were each handling a call per an ordinance to execute a lease ship officials now estimate that on- After school Program for ages 4-13 THRILL RIDE SCIENCE! minute. It was grace under pres- Become an Engineer and use balls and amendment with the U.S. Postal ly about half of the West Windsor tracks to design, construct, and test sure.” Service that would keep the post streets have been cleared. Mayor your ski jump. Use the forces of Officials noted the town’s good motion, centripetal force, and kinetic office at its current location, but re- Hsueh reported on November 28 and potential energy to problem fortune of having power remain on duce the size of its operation by that the township had removed 313 solve and make your ski jump in the municipal complex. The Se- get a perfect 10! roughly one half. truckloads of brush since the storm nior Center became the principal Ages 8-12 Mayor Hsueh said that the post hit — compared to 167 in the same shelter for those who had to leave Saturday, December 8th office, which had expressed an in- period last year. It may take anoth- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm their homes. Since the storm, the $30.00 per child tention to leave its facility entirely, er two or three months to clear the mayor pointed out, the Senior Cen- (Snack and juice included) initially negotiated for a lease it rest. Even then, trees that have fall- ter now has its own fully equipped Visit www.scialley.com could terminate with 90 days’ no- en in the township’s nearly 1,700 generator installed — in case the for detailed information tice. The township, however, was acres of open space will still need SciAlley aims to spark interest in science or email [email protected] town is not so lucky in the next from the beginning and give kids the able to strike a multi-year deal with to be cleared. 43 Stouts Lane storm. chance to explore, discover, and create! the Postal Service. 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Bring documentation from your insurance company showing hurricane-related damage to your current vehicle. On select models. Exp 12/31/12 NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 13 In Search of a New SuperFresh math tutor work hard hey played by the old A&P cessfully — pursued the purchase Within the past two years, the enhance skills model, and on Friday, Janu- of Plainsboro Plaza. cutbacks have begun nibbling at plainsboro Tary 11, they will go out with “There’s still a lot of water be- this prized policy. Dental treat- improve grades* it. Plainsboro’s SuperFresh super- tween us and the seller right now,” ments, shots, and X-rays, began to market at 10 Schalks Crossing says Troy. But if Sharbell were to cost employees. Then the free Road in the Plainsboro Plaza will buy it, Troy believes that the com- week’s paid vacation and personal close its doors, along with two oth- pany would bring something cur- days were withdrawn and time- er “underperformers” in West- rently missing to the equation. and-a-half for working Sundays, wood and Marlton. Yet by any per- The current owners, Troy ex- and finally the pay cuts began. The formance yardstick, the Plainsboro plains, are typical of large institu- employees’ union made these in- store has held up well, compared tional owners of commercial prop- cremental sacrifices in hopes of with the surrounding Yardley, erty. “They’re not on the ground, keeping the doors and jobs open. Pennsylvania, Hamilton, and East they don’t have the same level of The bottom-line viewers indeed Windsor stores that have fallen like can point to the large number of dominoes over the last 18 months. Plainsboro workers with long se- Today the 10 Schalks Crossing su- The SuperFresh is clos- niority. June O’Tavey has worked permarket stands as one of only 22 for SuperFresh for 27 years — one still-standing SuperFresh stores. ing but finding a re- year less than one of her friends It is not only the last remaining placement may not be and co-workers. Even Joe full service supermarket in Plains- easy. The Plainsboro Williams, who has spent the last 15 boro but also an important retail Center is for sale and years hauling the shopping carts component of the Village Center back into the store, claims a per- area that is steadily growing in the industry is in flux. sonal dedication to his job. And downtown Plainsboro, with resi- this is where the intangible benefits *We teach all grade levels - High School (Geometry, Algebra & Pre-Calc), Middle School Math, Foundations and Enrichment for Elementary students. dential and office space now occu- of seniority come in. pied within walking distance of the involvement” as an owner-opera- Shoppers go to the fish counter store. tor would have. The Plainsboro not only because they like the fish, The question now is whether Plaza “might benefit from an own- but they like the service and prod- some other supermarket will fill er who has the ability to create uct Mike gives them. Each of these the void that otherwise faces the more of an urban fabric at the loca- employees provides a sense of per- Plainsboro community. ShopRite tion” — someone who could see manence in a town that is in sore has been mentioned as a possibility the potential of the newly relocated need of it. This was A&P’s reason by some current — and very hope- medical center, the expanded No- half a century ago for resisting the ful — employees of the Super- vo Nordisk, and the Village Center lure to the larger impersonal stores. Fresh. But nothing is guaranteed across the street and then be able Whether they can resist it this time for Plainsboro shoppers. As Town- “knit things together,” in Troy’s will be another matter. ship Administrator Bob Sheehan words. Though General Manager Den- says, “we are tuned in to the con- “If we were successful in ac- nis Gibson is remaining mute, vir- cerns of the community and have quiring it,” Troy says, “I would tually everyone else employed by expressed our concern to the cur- make every effort to get some sort the Plainsboro SuperFresh seems rent owners.” of food store back in there.” sure that Shoprite is waiting in the But the SuperFresh is part of a wings to pick up this location. complicated corporate landscape hat happens in the meantime And that’s the problem. “I just and a fast-changing retail environ- Wis another matter, and don’t know what I am going to do, ment. The store leases its space whether the current owner would says O’Tavey. “After 27 years, I from the plaza, which is owned by make an extra effort to fill the su- just can’t go to Shoprite and start at the institutional pension fund permarket vacancy to enhance the the bottom — with no benefits.” TIAA-CREF and managed by property’s sale price is also un- “No way, I’m going to Shoprite Kraftco. According to Sheehan known. In the worst case it is an in- for $7 an hour.” says Williams. TIAA-CREF is now trying to sell convenience for many Plainsboro “I’m looking over the Cafe Galore the Plainsboro Plaza, and had listed residents and a financial nightmare in South Brunswick, or maybe it’s the property with Cushman & for many of the current SuperFresh time to try and make some money Wakefield. But Cushman & employees, many of them long- with my Tai Kwan Do blackbelt.” Wakefield has recently turned over time employees who helped make Interestingly, the food market- the listing to Jones Lang LaSalle. the store a neighborhood institu- ing analysts do not seem to be lin- As Sheehan says, “the owners tion. ing up with A&P’s plan. Many are don’t seem to be too well in- “I’ve worked here, at Super- calling for keeping the stores small formed.” Fresh for over two decades, and and making them modern. The ag- Additionally the SuperFresh what’s really been the best is the ing babyboomer population, mar- space, at 60,000 square feet, is be- benefits — even for part time. You ket surveys show, all seek smaller coming a “neither here nor there” can’t beat them,” says Wendy stores. But whatever corporate en- size in the supermarket industry. Bruce. “For most of my time here, tity purchases the old Plainsboro The big box stores in the major you could go to any doctor, all paid Plaza space, the town will be losing malls served by four-lane high- for by the company, except for a a good neighbor. ways are approaching 100,000 feet minimal co-pay.” — Bart Jackson in size. In village type settings such as the Plainsboro location smaller stores are now in vogue. A Trader DELIVERWE Joe’s such as the one in the Lowe’s Center on Route 1 in West Windsor runs about 25,000 to 30,000 square feet. 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You can’t do much without who perform alongside him. He your team.” dedicates hours to practicing his Brian applies that same philoso- became a stay-at-home mom. craft. phy to the arts. He is a frequent par- Young Brian was always willing to These qualities define Schoe- ticipant in South’s musicals, in ad- try new things. A former youth nauer not only as the record-break- dition to playing the piano and bas- soccer player, Brian started play- ing running back at WW-P High soon. He started out as a saxophone ing football at the age of 11 and fell School South, but also as a musi- player, but he switched instru- in love with the sport. cian and as an A-student. ments after his teacher reached out “It was all his own doing,” Cyn- Despite all of his success, to the class in search of a bassoon thia says. “As he developed inter- though, Schoenauer remains gen- player. ests, he began to pursue them.” uinely humble. His modesty is “I’ve always liked music,” he Mickey says that while he and what many would call his best said. “I got involved with the musi- Cynthia encouraged Brian to go af- quality. ter what he enjoyed, he chose Schoenauer capped off a stellar which activities to tackle. “It was high school football career by shat- his decision,” Mickey says. tering two major records. On Octo- South senior Brian “Whatever he wanted to do, we ber 6 he passed Allentown’s Ross Schoenauer is Mercer supported.” Scheuerman to become the all- County’s all-time lead- The same could be said for Bri- time leading rusher in Colonial an’s sisters, Ciara and Kathryn. A Valley Conference history. Then ing scorer and the 2010 South graduate, Ciara played on October 19 he scored five CVC’s all-time leading lacrosse and soccer in high school. touchdowns against Notre Dame to rusher. But he remains She currently attends Syracuse become Mercer County’s all-time genuinely humble. University, where she rowed crew. leading scorer. He was instrumen- Younger sister Kathryn is a cheer- tal in the Pirates’ 9-2 season, which leader. says. “You just don’t know where pressure to make a decision,” he ended November 16 with a loss in cal in high school by happenstance. Mickey said no matter what his you stand with the coaches some- says. “You just need to weigh your the state tournament to Middle- It’s good to step away from foot- children do, he always tells them times. It’s not like anything I’ll options and go where you want to town South. ball sometimes and enjoy all of the the same thing: “Work hard and ever experience again, though, so I go and where they want you.” Each game brought an increas- opportunities high school has to of- have fun. Brian follows that in mu- tried to make the most of it.” After weighing his options ing amount of attention to Schoe- fer.” sic, sports, and academics.” Both Cynthia and Mickey say he based on the schools’ coaches, nauer’s ability on the field, but he The similarities between athlet- Perhaps that philosophy is why received a good deal of guidance football programs, academics, and rarely, if ever, took credit. Even af- ics and the arts are endless. Coach- Brian received offers from Har- from South head coach Todd Smith locations, Brian eventually chose ter the games in which he broke es and referees act as conductors vard, Princeton, and Penn. He ulti- and former Princeton University Penn. “They were all great choic- records, he had nothing but praise and concert masters on the field. In mately decided on Penn, but that head coach and West Windsor res- es,” Mickey says. “It was hard to for his teammates, specifically the both activities, timing is every- was after a long and intense delib- ident Steve Tosches. make a bad decision.” Pirate offensive line. thing. Working as a unit is also key. eration process. “It was kind of an exciting While Brian is looking forward “It’s not superficial,” Brian “Attention to detail is important in Brian was heavily recruited, and process,” Mickey says. “He had a to going starting college, the end of says. “They really don’t get both fields,” Brian says. “You’re Cynthia says it became over- lot of help. [Smith and Tosches] his high school career is bitter- enough credit. Mitch Ngai, Eric always working to perfect your whelming at times. “It was nerve- gave him a lot of advice. It was re- sweet — emphasis on the “bitter.” Davis, Anthony Colonna, and I craft, and there is a lot of individual wracking,” she says, “but he kept it ally neat. He had a lot of support. “It hasn’t hit me yet,” he says. have all been playing together for and group practice time involved.” in check. He kept on playing foot- four years. We’ve gotten so close ball and going through life while Everybody wanted him to do what “It has been so fun. I have become was best for himself.” so close with the coaches and my over the years.” choenauer’s parents both making that decision.” His father, Mickey, who played Brian wanted to make the most Brian says some of the best ad- friends, and we had some success. Sworked in the pharmaceutical vice the two coaches gave him had It’s exciting to look towards the fu- college football as a defensive back industry, and they moved to West of the experience. “It was hard with the Coast Guard Academy, sometimes because the camps in to do with simply staying calm. ture, but it’s mostly kind of sad. It’s Windsor in 1997 when Mickey was “They told me that there was no over just like that.” says Brian has a fondness for the transferred to Manhattan. Cynthia the summer could be grueling,” he

Hurricane Sandy. If you have any cer Mall. But PNC’s engineers and Another SPRAB member, Jessi- Route 571 Road- West Windsor News questions or concerns about yard traffic experts allayed the concerns ca Kates Galatro, asked if PNC on- Continued from page 12 debris pick up, please contact the by citing traffic studies that line banking initiatives such as the work Faces Delay Department of Public Works at showed that around 50 cars per “virtual wallet” were causing the Windsor following Sandy’s visit, 609-799-8370.” hour would access the site, fewer bank to require smaller physical major bridge replacement announced that some 90 “street than one per minute, and that the branches. The PNC representative Aprogram on Princeton-Hight- trees” had been blown over in the SPRAB Asks Bank access road would have a left turn said that preliminary information stown Road (Route 571), which storm. Another 65 or so were dam- only lane that could accommodate suggests that online banking is not had been scheduled to begin Mon- aged to the point where they would To Downsize Plans two to three cars. yet “affecting visits to the point day, December 3, has been delayed have to be taken down, he said. The board was also concerned where we would reduce the size” of — possibly until February. And another 150 or so sustained PNC branch bank planned for about the request for signs on each a typical branch bank. West Windsor mayor Shing-Fu damage that will require pruning. Aa spit of land between of the four sides of the proposed The PNC representative replied Hsueh said that the county had run That’s a total of about 300 trees Province Line Road and the Mer- building, in addition to a monu- that it was a different bank that into delays with the bidding out of an estimated total of 20,000 cer Mall — a spot most West ment sign facing Province Line made the application in 2008 and process for the project, which in- trees that line the streets, most lo- Windsor residents would think is Road at the intersection of the mall that PNC was working with a “pro- volves replacing the bridge located cated between the curb and the in Lawrence Township — got a access road. A bank spokesperson totype” design for its branches that just south of the Lanwin Boulevard sidewalk. negative review at the West Wind- indicated he could probably get his presented a similar architectural and Rabbit Hill Road traffic signal. In addition, Dobromilsky told sor Site Plan Review Advisory “retail folks” to give up their re- appearance wherever they are lo- Once begun, the construction the Shade Tree Commission, the Board (SPRAB) on November 26. quest for one of the sides. cated. That prototype design, he will take up to nine months and will storm only damaged about 1,000 In 2008 the Zoning Board had But the PNC team was less suc- said, required the 4,020 square require the closing of one lane of square feet of sidewalk. “We were approved a use variance for a cessful in meeting the objections to feet. “There’s not a whole lot of traffic in each direction, reducing very fortunate,” he said, “and there 2,915-square-foot bank at the site, the size of the planned structure. variation in what we can do.” Route 571 from a four-lane road to was no damage to township build- near the Quakerbridge Road over- West Windsor landscape architect a two-lane road in the area of the ings.” pass and accessible from the drive Dan Dobromilsky had outlined a Valero Expansion bridge construction. The continuing challenge of re- leading into Mercer Mall from series of concerns to the bank, in- Replacement of the bridge over moving debris from the sidewalks, Province Line Road. That project cluding how buffering, detention s previously reported in the the Big Bear Brook is necessary curbs, and roads was the subject of was never completed. Now PNC basins, and other elements could be ANews, the application to ex- due to substantial deterioration of an alert from the township Depart- hopes to consolidate two existing squeezed onto the less than two- pand the Valero gas station at the the critical bridge structure mem- ment of Public Works: branches — at Quakerbridge Road acre lot. “You have amped this up intersection of Princeton-Hight- bers and the poor deck condition. “We appreciate your patience and Franklin Corner Road in from the first application,” Do- stown and Southfield roads will be Further, environmental permit and understanding as we work Lawrence, next to Mercer Mall. bromilsky said. heard by the Zoning Board on constraints require commence- through this difficult process. It is This amended application Dobromilsky told the board he Thursday, December 6, at 7:30 ment of the project at this time not necessary to call to request a called for a 4,020-square-foot was willing to work with the bank p.m. in the Municipal Building. since no work is permitted in the collection as Public Works is building with three drive-through to address his concerns but won- The applicant seeks to demolish stream between May 1 and June aware of the widespread tree de- lanes and an increase in the number dered if the board “was comfort- the existing station, which has four 30. Upon completion of the pro- struction within West Windsor of parking spaces from 17 to 25. At able” with the square footage being multi-fuel dispensers, and con- ject, the bridge will accommodate Township and is steadily progress- the November 26 meeting the new requested. struct a new station with eight fuel four lanes of traffic, with shoul- ing, street by street in zone order, to application initially raised con- “No,” was the response from dispensers, a 4,896-square-foot ders, as well as sections of side- cut up and remove the downed cerns about the traffic it would add both chairman Allen Schectel and convenience store, and a 2,752- walk on both sides of the bridge. trees and branches as a result of to the congested entrance to Mer- board member Susan Abbey. square-foot car wash. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 15

Scoreboard: third behind Christian Brothers Meet of Champions since 2004. Ju- Nick Benfer, above left, scored South’s lone touchdown Academy and Holmdel. Dan Riff lia Deen led the squad, placing Field Hockey placed ninth overall with a time of 15th. Christina Rancan, Deirdre in its 40-8 loss to Middletown South. Brian Shoenauer, North (12-8). A loss, 1-0, to 15:57. Vinci (16:16), Jake Riff Casey, Edlyn Gulama, and Xinran above, followed with a two-point conversion. Montgomery on November 12. (16:29), Setya (16:46), Schoefield Pan all placed 27th, 34th, 45th, and (17:23), Jeff Chen (17:26), and 46th, respectively. Saves: Christina Hayduchok, 7. ber 16. Nick Benfer scored the lone NJSIAA TOurnament, Semifinal George Hamilton (17:38) all came At the Meet of Champions, the North-South Tipoff in at 22nd, 36th, 58th, 117th, 121st, Pirates came in 11th place. Deen touchdown off of a 42-yard pass Round, North Jersey, Section 2, from quarterback Andrew Group 4. and 131st, respectively. ran the fastest time for the girls, December 14 North. Knight runner Eddie coming in at 48th with a time of Schoepher. Brian Schoenauer con- Boys’Cross Country Cunningham placed 11th at the 19:32. Rancan (20:12), Gulama verted the two-point attempt. he North and South basketball South. The Pirates captured the Novemeber 17 meet. His 16:28 run (20:20), Casey (20:30), Pan Rushing: Schoenauer, 20-158. Tteams open the season at North Group 4 title on November 17 at earned him a wild card berth and a (20:31), Penny Luan (21:02), and North (0-10). A loss, 34-12, to on Friday, December 14. The Holmdel Park. Jake Riff finished spot in the Meet of Champions. Alexandra Murray (21:11) all North Brunswick. Quarterback Knights — under the leadership of fourth overall, followed by Dan Cunningham placed 14th with a placed 83rd, 88th, 97th, 98th, Kevin Murphy threw two touch- new head coach Tim Stevens — Riff in fifth place and Tom Vinci in time of 16:01 at the Meet of Cham- 119th, and 125th respectively. downs in the state tournament con- are looking to improve upon last seventh. Karn Setya and Toby pions. solation game on November 16. year’s record of 2-23. Schoefield both finished in the top Football Mike Mazzeo scored on a 14-yard The Pirates, led by Bob Schurtz, 30. It is the first Group 4 title for a Girls’Cross Country South (9-2). A loss, 40-8, to pass in the third quarter, and Kade are coming off a 20-4 season that Mercer County team since 1946. South. The Pirate girls placed Middletown South. The Pirates Laforge converted a 4-yard recep- included a Colonial Valley Confer- The boys advanced to the Meet fourth overall at the Novemeber 17 season ended in the first round of tion into a touchdown in the fourth. ence title. of Champions where they placed meet, sending them to their first state tournament play on Novem- WW-PAlumni first meeting in January and de- of 25 days at Wicoff Elementary WW-P School Board pending on the outcome of the dis- School at a rate of $400 per day, to be paid through the IDEA grant. In the News Continued from page 1 cussion we may have the issue on Karen Kelley, learning disabilities Tramley at Penn for vote during the second meeting teacher consultant, as an IDEA con- not yet formal, and any board in January. I believe we need to de- sultant not to exceed a total of 25 member retains the right to intro- cide one way or the other by some days at Town Center Elementary ave Twamley was a three- duce another name at the Decem- point in February.” School at a rate of $400 per day, to Dsport athlete during his tenure ber 11 meeting if they choose. Another issue that will be faced be paid through the IDEA grant. at High School South, but he really Manikandan is the familiar face by the board, says Marathe, is Fay Rappaport to review proce- found his niche in football. dures for state testing protocols for because he served on the board un- “where to house everyone in the Twamley, near right, a senior at Grover Middle School not to exceed the University of Pennsylvania, til 2011, when he lost by fewer than central office. During Irene last four days at a rate of $400 per day. was named second-team All-Ivy Former QB Jensen, 100 votes to current board member year the basement got flooded and Arlene Roman, consultant, to pro- Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz. is unusable as office space. We vide professional services not to ex- and helped lead the Quakers to a Now Wide Receiver Manikandan, a computer software have used temporary arrangements ceed 10 days, at $400 per day. 2012 Ivy League championship. engineer, is a 13-year resident of for everyone in the basement ever Yvette Roche-Muniz, psycholo- As a cornerback, he accounted s a sophomore at Hamilton Plainsboro and has helped coach since. The admin and facilities gist at Community Middle School, for two of the team’s 12 intercep- College, former North quar- not to exceed 10 days from Novem- tions, including one against A the Science Olympiad team. “I felt committee is looking at various op- ber 28 to January 17, 2013, at a rate terback Joe Jensen is making a deep in my heart that I had left a tions such as renting the space of $400 per day. Princeton University on Novem- name for himself on the football journey mid-way,” he said of his somewhere in the township, using The board also authorized ap- ber 3 that allowed Penn to tie the field. decision to seek the vacant seat af- space in existing building (which proval of an agreement with Benefit score and eventually win the game. Now a wide receiver, Jensen led ter being off the board for more doesn’t exist!) or building offices Analysis Inc. for the period of Janu- Twamley also finished the season the team this season in yards per than a year. “I was able to con- on existing grounds. We will dis- ary 1 through December 31, 2013, with 63 tackles, 43 of which were catch with 16.2. He was also third for administration of the district’s solo. tribute a few things and I still feel cuss the issue also at multiple health care cost flexible spending in total yards of all offensive play- there I things I can bring to the board meetings starting early next account and the dependent care Twamley graduated from South ers (454), yards per game (56.8), table.” year.” flexible spending account. in 2009. In addition to playing and total points. Whoever is finally chosen by The board also approved the fol- football, he was also a member of Jensen’s efforts earned him a the board will serve until the next n other business on November lowing personnel moves: the lacrosse and indoor track spot on the all-New England Small general election, at which time the 27, the board voted to approve Leave of absence for Shannon teams. He was an all-conference College Athletic Conference sec- I Ferrara, vocal music teacher; and and all-area player in both football public gets its say. WW-P school the hiring of the following consul- Estella Ruggiero, language arts. ond team. elections are normally held in tants: and lacrosse, and he was named the Jensen played baseball in the The reappointment of Heather Conference Lacrosse Player of the April, but the state now permits Stacey Luckus-Benedict, school Horan as special education teacher, spring for Hamilton, and he will be school districts to move their elec- psychologist, as an IDEA consultant at a salary of $53,300. Year in 2008 and 2009. on the track team this winter. tion to the date of the general elec- not to exceed a total of 25 days at The resignations of Susan His sister, Kelly, played Jensen is the son of Joe and Lisa tion in November. Dutch Neck Elementary School at a Garrabrant, elementary teacher; and lacrosse at the University of Jensen. His sister, Christie, recent- rate of $400 per day, to be paid Barbara Phillips, an elementary Delaware. He is the son of Teresa Last year the WW-P board through the IDEA grant. ly graduated from Seton Hall Uni- teacher retiring after 15 years with and Dave Twamley. chose not to change its election Sandy Middlemiss, learning dis- the district. versity where she played softball. date. This year it will re-consider abilities teacher consultant, as an Changed Christopher Edwards the matter. Board president He- IDEA consultant not to exceed a total from a computer support specialist to mant Marathe said the board “is of 25 days at Maurice Hawk Elemen- a senior computer specialist at a tary School and not to exceed a total going to have a discussion at the salary of $57,800. 16 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012 DAY-BY-DAY INWW-P

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Submit details and pho- Night’s Dream.” $25. 8 p.m. welcome. $5. 9:30 p.m. tos to [email protected] Live Music Joe Hutchinson, Grover’s Mill Saturday Coffee House, 335 Princeton Friday Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- December 1 November 30 coffee.com. 7:30 p.m. Good Causes Dance On Stage Multimedia Light Show, Cran- Fleet, Princeton University, Mc- Mixed Media: ‘Roseland Ballroom 1962’by Prince- King Lear, Princeton Shake- bury Christmas Lights, 128 Carter Theater (Berlind), 609-258- speare Company, Theater at North Main Street, Cranbury. 1500. Guest and student choreog- ton Junction-based artist Mary Shutak-Jenkins is Whitman College, 609-258-3000. cranburyChristmasLights.com. raphy. $15. 2 and 8 p.m. among the items for sale at West Windsor Arts Coun- Shakespeare drama. $10. 8 p.m. More than 20,000 lights controlled The Nutcracker Suite, West cil’s holiday art sale on Saturday, December 1. by 432 channels and 22,000 feet Windsor Plainsboro Dance Family Theater of extension cords includes a Company, Grover Middle School, “Shooting Fountain of Light,” a Village Road, West Windsor, 609- Art Sale, West Windsor Arts ’Twas the Night Before Christ- wall of snowflakes, and a mega Literati , 799-9677. www.thedancecorner.- Council, 952 Alexander Road, mas Kelsey Theater, Mercer tree. Free will donations for area The Timeless Appeal of Sherlock , org. A narrated version of the time- West Windsor, 609-716-1931. County Community College food banks. Nightly through Mon- Holmes, Sisters-in-Crime, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West less classic tale featuring ballet, www.westwindsorarts.org. “Off day, December 31. The 50-minute pointe, hip-hop, tap, and jazz. the Wall Affordable Art Exhibit and Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- show begins on the hour. Visitors Stevens Avenue, Jamesburg, kelseytheatre.net. Clement Choreography by Amy DeCesare, Artisan Market” is a celebration of may tune to the radio station post- Roni Wilityer, and Victoria artisans selling their innovative 732-521-1826. Dr. Robert Moss, a Moore’s poem is brought to life by ed to watch the lights dance to the chemistry professor at Rutgers the Kelsey Players. $10. 7 p.m. Chodrow. Register. $11. 7 p.m. handcrafted pieces of jewelry, ce- music. 6 to 9 p.m. See story. ramics, fiber art, and more. 10 University, will speak at the meet- Dancing Cocktails for a Cause, YWCA a.m. to 4 p.m. ing. Admission is free. 11:30 a.m. Princeton, University Medical Family Theater West Windsor artists include Mary Author Event, Lawrence Library, Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, Shutak-Jenkins, Jody Kendall, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- ’Twas the Night Before Christ- 1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, Kali Mcmillan, Nelly Keuzmina, Lawrence Township, 609-989- ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, mas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer 609-497-2100. Benefit for the Kuen Liao, Kevin Wong, Vera 6920. www.mcl.org. Mark Di Ion- 609-912-1272. Beginners wel- County Community College, Pearl Bates Scholarship fund fo- Pomerantseva, Mary Shutak- no, author of “The Last Newspa- come. Lesson followed by dance. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West cusing on more than $500,000 in Jenkins, Sharon Chapman, and perman,” talks about the role of No partner needed. $5. Windsor, 609-570-3333. Clement 8 to 11 scholarships and financial assis- Prudence Shapcott. Plainsboro the media and how reporting has p.m. Moore’s poem is brought to life by tance to those in need. Register. the Kelsey Players. $10. 11 a.m., artists include Pablo Riestra, Ta- devolved to create the crime-satu- $100. Postponed from Thursday, 2 and 4 p.m. tiana Sougakova, and Sharleen rated and celebrity-obsessed me- Classical Music October 1. 6 to 8 p.m. Lee. dia of today. Copies of his debut novel will be available. Edward T. Cone Concert Series, Art Hand Blown Glass Ornament 2 p.m. Institute for Advanced Study, Craft Fair Holiday Exhibit, Gold Medal Im- Workshop, Grounds For Sculp- Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, Sauce for the Goose, Arts Council ture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamil- Classical Music Princeton, 609-734-8228. www.- pressions, 43 Princeton Hight- of Princeton, Witherspoon Street, stown Road, West Windsor, 609- ton, 609-586-0616. No experi- Benefit Day, Princeton Girlchoir, ias.edu. “Eighth Blackbird” sextet. Princeton, 609-924-8777. Opening ence needed. Register. $90. 11 Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Register. Free. 8 p.m. 606-9001. www.goldmedalimpre- reception for the annual arts and ssions.com. Sports photographer a.m. Windsor, 609-688-1888. www.- crafts sale. “Washington Crossing princetongirlchoir.org. Concerts Chamber Music, Le Triomphe de Richard Druckman features pho- Art Exhibit, D&R Greenway Land the Delaware,” a print by Charles and storytimes all day. Purchases l’Amour, Unitarian Church of tographs from Super Bowls, Giants, Trust, Johnson Education Center, Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, David Viera, for sale. Gallery hours Jets, Eagles, Yankees, Mets, Nets, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, benefit the organization. 10 a.m. Princeton, 609-252-0522. “Italians are Monday, Tuesday, Wednes- Devils, Flyers, Rutgers, George- 609-924-4646. www.drgreen- to 7:30 p.m. day, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; in London” includes music by town, and High Schools North and way.org. Closing reception for Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Corelli, Scarlatti, Veracini, and oth- South. Druckman is a West Windsor “Sustainable Harvest: Creating Princeton Public Library, 65 ers. Pre-concert talk by John Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Through resident. Sale goues through Mon- Community through the Land,” an Witherspoon Street, 609-924- Burkhalter at 7:30 p.m. $20. 8 p.m. December 22. 5 to 8 p.m. day, December 24. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. exhibition celebrating New Jer- 8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. sey’s farms and crops. Register. Bravo Wind Trio presents an inter- Free. 3 to 6 p.m. active program for families. 2 p.m. Westminster Concert Bell Choir, Dancing Westminster Choir College, Salsa Sensation, Central Jersey Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.- son Center, 45 Stockton Street, rider.edu. Celebrate a German Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- Christmas featuring classics, car- centraljerseydance.org. Lesson ols, and folk music. Kathleen followed by social dance. No part- Ebling Shaw conducts. $25. 4 ner needed. Refreshments. $12. 7 p.m. COLEMAN SUBARU OF EWING p.m. Oldest Subaru Dealer in NJ!

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Must present ad at time of sale. Cannot be combined with any other Sat 10-5pm Sat 10-3pm offers. Excludes prior sales/orders. Not avail on 2013 Crosstrek. See dlr for details. Exp 12/31/12 NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 17 A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Benefit Galas The Princeton Singers, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Prince- Dining by Design: Pop Art of the ton, 866-846-7464. Dylan 1960s, Arts Council of Prince- Thomas’ classic Christmas story ton, Frick Chemistry Lab, Prince- narrated by Congressman Rush ton University, 609-924-8777. Holt. Music includes traditional Cocktail reception followed by din- holiday favorites and carols. $25. ner parties featuring artistic pre- For ages 12 and up. 6 p.m. sentations at private homes at 8 p.m. Benefit for programs that Edward T. Cone Concert Series, benefit at-risk youth. Silent auc- Institute for Advanced Study, tion features custom designed Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, dining experiences. Register with Princeton, 609-734-8228. www.- preference for visual or perform- ias.edu. “Eighth Blackbird” sextet. ing events. $185. 5 p.m. Register. Free. 8 p.m. Westminster Opera Theater, Blood Drive Westminster Choir College, American Red Cross, Central Jer- Princeton High School, Walnut sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Lane at Franklin Avenue, 609- Road, West Windsor, 800-448- 921-2663. “A Midsummer Night’s 3543. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dream.” $25. 8 p.m. Folk Music Wellness Restorative Yoga Workshop, Tracy Grammer and The Stray Center for Relaxation and Heal- Birds, Concerts at the Crossing, ing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite Unitarian Church, 268 Washing- 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. ton Crossing-Pennington Road, Gentle practice with props to sup- Titusville, 609-406-1424. Cele- port body in poses. Register. $22. bration of the music of Dave 10 a.m. Carter, Grammer’s former musical partner. $20. 7:30 p.m. T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, For Families The Christmas Mantel: The Historical Society of Jazz & Blues Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. All lev- Benefit Concerts, Music Togeth- els. Free. 10 a.m. er, 225 Hopewell Pennington West Windsor holds its holiday open house at the Princeton University Concert Schenck House on Saturday, December 8. Jazz Ensemble, Princeton Uni- History Road, Hopewell, 609-924-7801. versity, Richardson Auditorium, www.musictogetherprinceton.- 609-258-9220. Concert conduct- Holiday Trolley Tours, Princeton com. Three concerts to benefit Tour Company, Downtown Kids in Distressed Situations Hur- Chinese painters and calligra- ditions of India. More than 50 ed by Ralph Bowen. Register. phers. Food presentations repre- artists showcase dance forms and $15. 8 p.m. Princeton, 609-902-3637. www.- ricane Sandy Disaster Relief princetontourcompany.com. Intro- Fund. Members of the Music To- sent Kwanzaa, Eid, Diwali, music traditions. Garba (Indian Live Music duction to Princeton history. gether Band present songs from Chanukah, and Christmas. Create folk dance) for ages 7 to 18 pre- Hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reg- its CDs to celebrate the organiza- a pinata, face painting, Chinese sented by Smita Mika Patel, Storytellers: Singers in the ister. $15. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tion’s 25th anniversary. $12. Do- paper cutting, and take a photo founder of the India Performing Round, Grover’s Mill Coffee nations of diapers and toys will be with Santa. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Arts Center, at 5 p.m. Craft work- House, 335 Princeton Hightstown House Tours collected. 9:15 and 11 a.m. Santa and Snowy Arrive, Prince- shop for children to paint and dec- Road, West Windsor, 609-716- ton Shopping Center, North Har- orate diyas (small clay tea lights) 8771. www.groversmillcoffee.- Holiday House Tour, Old Mill Hill Cookies and Milk with Santa, for ages five and up. Refresh- Society, 19 Everett Alley at South Morven Museum, 55 Stockton rison Street, Princeton, 609-921- com. 7:30 p.m. 6234. www.princetonshopping- ments include Indian desserts. Stockton Street, Trenton, 609- Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. Register for workshops. Free. E- Stu Laermer, It’s a Grind Coffee 815-1359. Self-guided house tour, www.morven.org. For children un- center.com. The fire engine brings House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, the duo to the courtyard after loop- mail [email protected] for infor- beginning at Artworks, will high- der 12 to whisper holiday wishes mation. 6 p.m. Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Acou- light the “before” and “after” of into Santa’s ear and holiday craft ing around the center. Children stic pop. 8 to 10 p.m. over 20 restored Victorian, late making. Mail letters to the North may visit with Santa and Snowy Lectures Federal and Gothic Revival Pole. Register. $10 per family. 10 and receive a free gift. Parents are Pop Music homes decorated for the holiday to 11:30 a.m. welcome to take a photo or have a Solar Power for Homeowners, professional photo. Craft project Hickory Corner Library, 138 Indie Music Night Holiday Show, season. The 1719 Trent House Traditions, Plainsboro Recre- for children. Concert of sing along Hickory Corner Road, East Wind- Arts Council of Princeton, 102 will also be open for tours. $15 to ation, 641 Plainsboro Road, songs and holiday rock and roll sor, 609-448-1330. www.mcl.org. Witherspoon Street, 609-924- $20. Noon to 5 p.m. Plainsboro, 609-799-0909. www.- presented by Rhythm & Balloons, Seminar includes an overview of 8777. Sarah Donner, Kagero, and plainsboronj.com. Interactive art, the duo of Evan Milman and Eric different systems and incentives. Artstar perform. $5. 7 p.m. Kids Stuff music, entertainment, and more. Butler. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Register. Free. 2 p.m. Reading Buddies, Plainsboro Highlights include Alborado Span- World Music Public Library, 9 Van Doren ish, Indian folk, Millstone River Diwali Festival, West Windsor Li- Street. Reading skills assistance Morris, and Griggstown Lock Rap- brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- Cultural Show, India Foundation 799-0462. www.mcl.org. Music, of Metropolitan Princeton, WW- for children pre-k to grade two. per Sword team. Music by Odessa Presented by Girl Scout Troop Klezmer Band, Bonk Percussion dance, crafts, foods, and work- Continued on following page P High School North, Plainsboro, shops to highlight the cultural tra- 609-297-7116. Bollywood dance 70690. E-mail troop70698@- Ensemble, and Chinese School. and music, snacks, and vegetari- gmail.com. Free. 10 a.m. an dinner. $30. 2 to 7:30 p.m. Central Jersey Chess Tourna- Latin American Christmas, ment, New Jersey Chess, All Zorzal Music Ensemble, Prince- Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, ton of Peace Church, 177 Prince- Princeton. Open to kindergarten ton-Hightstown Road, West Wind- to eighth graders of all levels. All sor, 609-490-0196. Program of players receive a medal or trophy. Latin American and Spanish Register online, $30; on site, $40. Christmas music. Free-will dona- E-mail [email protected] tion. 7 p.m. com. 2 to 6 p.m. 18 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012

DECEMBER 1 Best Seller: Pete Ear- ley, author of ‘CRAZY: Continued from preceding page A Father’s Search Through America’s OutdoorAction Mental Health Mad- Winter Bird Walk for Adults, ness,’gives the keynote Stony Brook Millstone Water- shed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pen- address at NAMI New nington, 609-737-7592. www.the- Jersey’s annual confer- watershed.org. Search for winter- ence on Saturday, De- ing birds with Jeff Hoagland, edu- cation director. Dress for wintery cember 8. outdoor walking conditions. Bring binoculars. No children. Register. $5. 9 a.m. Birdseed Sale, New Jersey Sunday Audubon, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plains- boro, 609-897-9400. www.- December 2 njaudubon.org. Birdfeeders also on sale. 10 a.m. Westminster Community Or- Holiday Tree Lighting chestra, Westminster Conser- Princeton Canal Walkers, Turn- vatory, Richardson Auditorium, ing Basin Park, Alexander Road, West Windsor Township, Ron Princeton University, 609-258- Princeton, 609-896-0546. Three- Rogers Arboretum, corner of 9220. “Celebrate” conducted by mile walk on the towpath. Bad Route 571 and Clarksville Road, Ruth Ochs includes “Celebration weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. West Windsor, 609-799-6141. by Olga Gorelli and Brahms’ Sym- North Pole, Simonson Farms, Annual tree lighting ceremony in- phony No. 2. Phyllis Alpert Lehrer 120 Cranbury Neck Road, Plains- cludes music, fireworks, singing, on piano with Mozart’s Piano Con- boro, 609-799-0140. www.- and refreshments. Music for the certo No. 24 to celebrate 40 years simonsonfarms.com. Kids crafts, non-denominational event is pre- at Westminster. $15. 3 p.m. activities, hay bale maze, sented by High School Scouth’s First Edition Choir. Park at High Westminster Concert Bell Choir, hayrides through the fields. Santa Westminster Choir College, visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. U-cut School South. Free. Raindate is Sunday, December 9. 7 p.m. Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Christmas trees, fresh-cut and live Princeton, 609-921-2663. Cele- trees available, wreaths, tree brate a German Christmas featur- stands, lights, gifts, ornaments, Dance ing classics, carols, and folk mu- and more. Candy cane hunt for The Nutcracker Suite, West sic. Kathleen Ebling Shaw con- children seven and under. 11 a.m. Windsor Plainsboro Dance ducts. $25. 4 p.m. Walter P. Travis Inc. to 3 p.m. Company, Grover Middle School, Village Road, West Windsor, 609- Holiday Concert, Bravura Phil- Established 1923 Winter Celebration, Plainsboro harmonic Orchestra, Princeton Preserve, Plainsboro, 609-897- 799-9677. www.thedancecorner.- org. A narrated version of the Alliance Church, 20 Schalks 9400. www.njaudubon.org. Live Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609- Water Conditioning - Water Softeners animal show, birdfeeding 101, timeless classic tale featuring bal- let, pointe, hip-hop, tap, and jazz. 790-9559. www.bravuraphil.org. and a tracking hike. Register. $5. “Happiness for the Holidays” in- Arsenic Units, Iron & Acid Units Noon. Choreography by Amy DeCesare, Roni Wilityer, and Victoria cludes Handel’s “Messiah” con- Sales & Service All Makes Chodrow. Register. $11. 1 p.m. ducted by Richard Tang-Yuk, Schools founder of the Princeton Festival. Well Drilling & Water Systems Open House, The Lewis School, Tea with the Snow Queen, Other works by Bizet, Strauss, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609- DanceVision, Blue Rooster Bak- and the “Overture of Jewish Sewage & Sump Pumps 924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. ery and Cafe, 17 North Main Themes.” Holiday sing-along. $15 Certified Well Sealing Information about alternative edu- Street, Cranbury, 609-771-2775. to $25. 7 p.m. cation program for learning differ- www.dancevisionNJ.org. Tea, pastries, photos with the Snow Jazz & Blues x ent students with language-based 609-882-3107 609-737-1026 learning difficulties related to Queen, and more. In conjunction with the upcoming production at Eric Mintel Quartet, Pennington dyslexia, attention deficit, and au- United Methodist Church, 60 ditory processing. Pre-K to col- College of New Jersey. Register. $25. 4 to 5:30 p.m. South Main Street, Pennington, You and your family are invited to join us for a free 30-minute lege preparatory levels. 10 a.m. 609-737-1374. Benefit concert for guidedguided walk walk through through Christmas Christmas & & Beyond Beyo on the following dates: Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Shopping News On Stage Group and the Suicide Prevention Preview: Holiday Flea Market and Bake A Christmas Carol, McCarter Hotline. Holiday music as well as Thu, Nov 29 5:30-7:00 pm Sale, Ladies Auxiliary of the Theater, 91 University Place, new music by the jazz quartet. (reservations only) Princeton First Aid and Rescue Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday $15. 7 p.m. classic by Charles Dickens. Noah Fridays: Squad, 237 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-921-8972. Hinsdale of West Windsor is in the Good Causes KULVWPDV Nov 30 & Dec 7 5:30-8:30 pm children’s ensemble. $20 to $60.  Christmas decorations, house- Bollywood Spiritual Top 10, Rat- On stage through Friday, Decem- hru Sundays: hold and kitchen items, books, art, &A Walk T ber 28. 5:30 p.m. See story. na Global Foundation, Grace ond /LYH Dec 2 & Dec 9 4:30-8:30 pm toys, gifts, electronics, and baked Time & Bey Rogers School, 380 Stockton goods. Tables available, $15. 9 King Lear, Princeton Shake- Street, Hightstown, 609-443- Avoid the Wait - Reserve your tour time on our website at a.m. to 1 p.m. speare Company, Theater at www.gracewaybc.org & follow the link to make your reservation. 1226. Concert followed by dinner. Craft Fair, High School South, Whitman College, 609-258-3000. Benefit for organization that aids GraceWay Bible Church 346 Clarksville Road, West Wind- www.princeton.edu/~psc. Shake- physically challenged persons 1934 Klockner Road ‡ Hamilton NJ 08619 ‡ 609.586.0223 ‡ www.gracewaybc.org sor, 609-716-5050. More than 100 speare drama. $10. 8 p.m. around the world. Register. $25. 4 vendors, crafters, and artisans to 7 p.m. with couture clothing, acces- Family Theater Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- sories, handbags, jewelry, home ’Twas the Night Before Christ- um, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, Grover’s Mill Coffeehouse decor, cosmetics, golf apparel, mas, Kelsey Theater, Mercer 609-924-8144. Open house with Grover's Mill Coffeehouse outer ware, baskets, cutlery, spe-  County Community College, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and McCaffrey'sMcCaffery’s ShoppingShopping Center,Center, WestWest Windsor, Windsor, NJ NJ cialty foods, chocolates, candles, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West more. Holiday trees decorated by holiday decor, pottery, and more. Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- area business and organizations. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. kelseytheatre.net. Clement $125 to $1,000. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Moore’s poem is brought to life by Your YourHoliday Holiday Gift Giving Gift HeadquartersGiving Craft and Vendor Fair, Elements AIDS Benefit Concert, Princeton at West Windsor, Old Trenton the Kelsey Players. $10. 2 and 4 p.m. University Players, Frist Center, Road, West Windsor, 609-448- Princeton University, 609-258- 8555. centexhomes.com. Noon 1742. The musical theater organi- to 4 p.m. Art zation presents an envening of Holiday Artisan Boutique, Holiday Tram Rides, Grounds holiday-themed musical revues. Grounds For Sculpture, 126 For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Benefit for Broadway Cares and Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609- Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Equity Fights AIDS initiative. 586-0616. www.groundsfor- www.groundsforsculpture.org. Free-will donation. 8 p.m. sculpture.org. Toad Hall Shop and Travel through the park on a deco- Gallery features one of a kind art- rated tram. Free with park admis- Faith sion. 4 to 5:30 p.m. work by area artists. Noon to 5 Advent Night, Princeton United p.m. Methodist Church, Nassau at Dancing Vandeventer Street, 609-924- Sports HotSalsaHot Workshops, Drum 2613. Music, cultures, and crafts Trenton Titans, Sun National & Dance Learning Center, 4054 from around the world. 4 to 6 p.m. Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence- Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Av- Benefit Concert, Community ville, 609-324-7383. www.drum- enue, Trenton, 609-341-1100. Christian Choirs, Robbinsville dancecenter.com. Salsa and  www.trentontitanshockey.com. Seventh Day Adventist Church, zouk. 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hockey vs. Elmira. $11 and up. 2314 Route 33, Robbinsville, 609- Our fresh roasted coffees, teas and custom gift baskets 7:05 p.m. 587-7076. “Hope for a Broken Our fresh roasted coffees, teas and custom gift baskets Classical Music are trulyare truly perfect perfect for for anyany holidayholiday celebration.celebration. Whether Whether World” concert. Free-will offering. it’sit's personal personal oror corporate,corporate, let letGrover's Grover’s Mill Coffee Mill helpCoffee Sports for Causes Advent Concert, Princeton Uni- 7:30 p.m. help make youryour holidays extra extra special. special. Winter Run, Princeton Athletic versity Chapel, Princeton cam- Club, Institute Woods, Institute for pus, 609-258-3654. www.- Food & Dining AnyAny Budget Budget – -Drop Drop Shipment Shipment AvailableAvailable princeton.edu. “Saint Nicolas” by Advanced Study, Princeton. Sunday Brunch, Grounds For Benjamin Britten featuring PleasePlease stop stop inin oror call us us at at609-716-8771 609-716-8771 www.princetonac.org. For run- Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, M.Roger Holland II and the ners and walkers of all abilities. Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Pea- www.groversmillcoffee.com info@ @groversmillcoffee.com Chapel Choir and Orchestra. Con- www.groversmillcoffee.com info groversmillcoffee.com Register. $20 to $35. 10 a.m. cock Cafe offers a la carte menu. ducted by Penna Rose. Free. 2:30 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. p.m. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 19

Wellness All That Jazz: The Eric Mintel Jazz Quartet per- Earth Gong Bath, Center for Re- laxation and Healing, 666 Plains- forms a benefit concert on Sunday, December 2, for a boro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, suicide prevention hotline and suicide loss support 609-750-7432. Immersion in the group at Pennington United Methodist Church. sound of the gong. Register. $25. Bring a mat, blanket, pillow, and thick socks. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Rehearsal, New Jersey Gay History Men’s Chorus, Nassau Presby- Monday terian Church, 61 Nassau Street, Holiday Open House, Drum- Princeton. www.njgmc.org. New thwacket Foundation, 354 members are welcome. E-mail Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- December 3 [email protected] for infor- 683-0057. Tour the official resi- mation. 7:30 to 10 p.m. dence of the Governor of New Jer- sey featuring “Songs of the Sea- Film Good Causes son” theme. Register. $5 dona- Woodrow Wilson School, Dinner and Holiday Concert, St. tion. 11 a.m. Princeton University, Robertson Francis Medical Center, Sacred Walking Tour, Cranbury Histori- Hall, 609-258-0157. Screening of Heart Church, 343 South Broad cal Society, Cranbury Museum, 4 “The Cove,” a 2009 documentary Street, Trenton, 609-599-5115. Lectures sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee, Park Place East, Cranbury, 609- that analyzes Japan’s dolphin Annual benefit holiday concert and conversation. Register at 651-0693. 90 minute walking tour. hunting culture. Discussion with featuring the Orchestra of St. Pe- Woodrow Wilson School, http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register. $5 donation. Noon. Louis Psihoyos, the director, and ter by the Sea, a 45-member en- Princeton University, Robertson Satsuki Takahashi, East Asian Hall, Dodds, 609-258-0157. “Be- Walking Tour, Historical Society semble conducted by Reverend Socials Studies. 8 p.m. Alphonse Stephenson. Concert at yond Work and Life: Changing the of Princeton, Bainbridge House, Debate and Making Change” pre- Off the Page, Lawrence Library, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 7:30 p.m., $45; concert with cock- Darrah Lane and Route 1, Art tails and buffet dinner at 5 p.m., sented by Anne-Marie Slaughter. 609-921-6748. Two-hour walking Tickets required. 4:30 p.m. Lawrence Township, 609-989- tour of downtown Princeton and Plainsboro Artists’ Group, $115. Register. 7:30 p.m. 6920. Try out acting as a character Princeton University. $7; $4 for Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Socrates Cafe, West Windsor Li- from dramatic literature or contem- ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. Doren Street, 609-275-2897. Health brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- porary comedy. Casting followed by Painters, sculptors, mixed media 799-0462. Ask questions, listen, Holiday Party, Alliance Francais Monthly Meeting, Compassion- a table reading. Register. 6:30 p.m. artists, and photographers meet. ate Friends, Capital Health Sys- raise challenges, and more. Reg- of Princeton, Village Bakery Gor- 6:30 p.m. ister. 7 to 9 p.m. don Road Lawrenceville. www.- tem, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville For Seniors allianceprinceton.com. Register Pop Music Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. Singles Introduction to Qigong, West by November 24. $15. 3 to 5:30 Meeting to assist families toward Windsor Senior Center, 271 Clark- p.m. Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony the positive resolution of grief fol- Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- sville Road, West Windsor, 609-799- Chorus, 1065 Canal Road, lowing the death of a child and to fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- 9068. Register. Free. 2:45 p.m. For Families Princeton, 732-469-3983. New provide information to help others stown Road, West Windsor, 609- members welcome. 7:15 p.m. be supportive. 7:30 p.m. 716-8771. Drop in for soups, Breakfast with Santa, West Continued on following page Windsor Lions Club, Community Middle School, 55 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-419-0156. Annual breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, cookies, pas- tries, orange juice, and coffee. Santa will be available for photos with children (bring your own cam- era). $8 adults, $3 children (3 to 11), free for under age 3. Poinset- tias for sale. Benefit for the organi- zation’s sight, hearing, and schol- arship programs. 8 a.m. to noon. See story. Benefit Concert, Music Together, 225 Hopewell Penning- ton Road, Hopewell, 609-924- 7801. Three concerts to benefit Kids in Distressed Situations Hur- ricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund. Members of the Music To- gether Band present songs from its CDs to celebrate the organiza- tion’s 25th anniversary. $12. Do- nations of diapers and toys will be collected. 10:30 a.m. OutdoorAction Birdseed Sale, New Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plains- boro, 609-897-9400. Birdfeeders also on sale. 10 a.m. North Pole, Simonson Farms, 120 Cranbury Neck Road, Plains- boro, 609-799-0140. www.- simonsonfarms.com. Kids crafts, activities, hay bale maze, hayrides through the fields. Santa visits from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. U-cut Christmas trees, fresh-cut and live trees available, wreaths, tree stands, lights, gifts, ornaments, and more. Candy cane hunt for ages 7 and under at 11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schools Orchestra Children’s Concert, High School South, 346 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-936-1999. www.ww-p.org. “Music is Magical,” a concert fea- turing music from “The Wizard of Oz,” “Mary Poppins,” and “The Magic Flute,” plus “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Night on Bald Moun- tain,” and “When You Wish Upon a Star,” and more. Photos invited. Costumes are invited and prizes will be given. One child will con- duct the orchestra. Games, cook- ies, and juice served. $8. 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Shopping News Holiday Artisan Boutique, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609- 586-0616. Toad Hall Shop and Gallery features one of a kind art- work by area artists. Noon to 5 p.m. 20 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Continued from preceding page Bailamos: Alborada Spanish Dance Theater presents ‘El Sueno,’its adaptation of ‘The Nutcracker,’Friday Tuesday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, at Kelsey Theater. December 4 Literati Good Causes Leonard Barkan & Tom Hare in Meeting, Allies, 1262 Whitehorse- Conversation, Labyrinth Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, Film Books, 122 Nassau Street 609-689-0136. For adult volun- Breakfast and Film, Sustainable Princeton, 609-497-1600. Leo- teers with hobbies or interests to Princeton, 400 Witherspoon nard Barkan is professor and chair share with adults who have devel- Street, 609-306-9000. Screening of the department of comparative opmental disabilities. Register of “The Cove,” a 2009 documen- literature at princeton. Thomas with Linda Barton. 5:30 to 7:30 tary that analyzes Japan’s dolphin Hare is also a professor of com- p.m. hunting culture. Meet Louis Psi- parative literature at Princeton. 6 hoyos, the director. Breakfast. p.m. Faith $10. Register to jhall@naturalnet- Poetry Workshop, Lawrence Li- Taize Evening Prayer, Princeton work.com. 8:30 p.m. brary, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lutheran Church, Princeton Uni- Lawrence Township, 609-989- versity Chapel. Christian service For Families clude Giotto, Picasso, Vermeer, Art 6920. Bring 10 copies of your po- of prayer, scripture, and song. Van Gogh, Manet, Matisse, and Art Salon, Grounds For Sculp- em. Free. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Where Do They Go?, Stony others. A lifelong Trenton resident, ture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamil- Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 he has been a member of the MC- ton, 609-586-0616. Join sculptor Classical Music Wellness Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609- CC faculty since 1968. Free. 737-7592. www.thewatershed.- and author Robert Taplin who pre- Winter Concert, Westminster Hatha Yoga, Center for Relax- Noon. sents his exploration of Punch, the org. For ages 3 to 5 with an adult. Choir College, Luedeke Theater, ation and Healing, 666 Plains- Register. $15. 10 a.m. Computer Tips and Tricks, Com- 17th century Italian trickster. 21 Rider University, Lawrenceville, boro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, puter Learning Center at Ewing, plus. Register. $60 includes lunch 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. 609-750-7432. Register. $15. Lectures 999 Lower Ferry Road, 609-882- and one glass of wine. 11 a.m. Blawenburg Band conducted by 9:30 a.m. 5086. Q&A session at 1:30 p.m. Jerry Rife. Free. 7:30 p.m. Distinguished Lecture Series, “Top Tech Gifts for Holiday Giving” Dancing Mala Necklace Workshop, Cen- Mercer County Community Col- ter for Relaxation and Healing, presented by Doug Dixon. 2 p.m. International Folk Dancing, Pop Music lege, Communications Building, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Room 109, 1200 Old Trenton Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton Folk Dance, Riverside Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Create Princeton University, Robertson School, 58 Riverside Drive, Road, West Windsor, 609-570- Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 a mala necklace using wood 3324. www.mccc.edu. “Professor Hall, Dodds, 609-258-0157. “Hu- Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, beads and semi precious stones manitarian Action and the Neces- dances with original music. Begin- Mel Leipzig Retrospective” pre- 888-636-4449. Men are invited to assisted by Krista Eggering, a jew- sented by Leipzig in one of his last sity of Compromise presented by ners welcome. For all ages. Les- sing in four-part harmony. Free. elry designer. Register. $40 in- Sophie Delaunay, executive direc- son followed by dance. No partner lectures before his retirement. He 7:30 to 10 p.m. cludes all supplies. 7 p.m. will discuss works by artists in- tor, Doctors without Borders. 4:30 needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. p.m. Crafts Card Making, Twine, 10 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466- 2425. shop-twine.com. Tech- niques for beginners include three projects. Register. $35. 7 p.m. Socials Meeting, Rotary Club of Plains- boro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-213- 0095. www.plainsbororotary.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday December 5

On Stage A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 5:30 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Gallery at Mercer County College, Communica- tions Center, West Windsor, 609- 586-4800, ext. 3589. Gallery talk in conjunction with “Mel Leipzig: Mostly Recent Paintings” featur- ing an exhibition of works by Leipzig, a professor retiring in June. Gallery talk with the artist al- so on Wednesday, December 12, at noon. Solstice concert on Thursday, December 20, at 6 p.m. On view to December 27. 7 p.m. Literati Peter Brown & Elaine Pagels, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, 609-497-1600. “Through the Eye of a Needle: Wealth, the Fall of Rome, and the Making of Christianity in the West.” Peter Brown is a professor of history at Princeton. Elaine Pagels is a professor of religion at Princeton. 6 p.m. Socials Camera Club, South Brunswick Arts Commission, Conference Room, Public Works Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-821-6196. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Classical Music Noontime Recital Series, Wither- spoon Street Presbyterian Church, 124 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-1666. “Afri- can-American Influence in the Concert Hall” presented by Diane Goldsmith on piano. Light lunch follows. Register. Free. Noon. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 21

Live Music Live Show: Sarah Donner performs at the Arts Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Thursday Council of Princeton’s Indie Music Night Holi- 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.- day Show on Saturday, December 1. com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. December 6 Food & Dining Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Li- $50 each. Proceeds go to brary, 9 Van Doren Street, 609- programs and services to Cornerstone Community On Stage 275-2897. Reception for “Clay benefit the homebound el- Kitchen, Princeton United A Christmas Carol, McCarter Monoprints,” a collection created derly. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Methodist Church, Nassau at Theater, 91 University Place, by Priscilla Snow Algava, created Vandeventer Street, Princeton, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday Happy Helping Hour, by prints pulled from a slab of wet JobAnts.com, Yankee 609-924-2613. www.princeton- classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to clay and color pigments added. umc.org. Hot meals served, pre- $60. 7:30 p.m. Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Andrew Marfitsin presents classi- Inn, Princeton. Networking pared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 King Lear, Princeton Shake- cal guitar music. The exhibit is on p.m. for those affected by the re- speare Company, Theater at view to January 2. Note cards and cent storms for those in the Whitman College, 609-258-3000. small works available for pur- pharmaceutical, health, Gardens www.princeton.edu/~psc. Shake- chase. 6 to 8 p.m. See story. and IT fields. Bring a non- Meeting, Central Jersey Orchid speare drama. $10. 8 p.m. perishable food item for NJ Society, D&R Greenway Land Dancing Foodbank. Register at Trust, Johnson Education Center, Art Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, meetup.com. 6 p.m. 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, Princeton ArtWalk, Downtown Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 609-924-1380. www.central- Princeton. www.facebook.com/- Stockton Street, Princeton, 732- Faith jerseyorchids.org. 7:30 p.m. princetonartwalk. Sample the vi- 789-5272. vivatango.org. Class Christmas Carol Festival, Health sual arts related events and activi- and practice session. $12. 8 p.m. Church of St. David the ties featuring music, entertain- King, 1 New Village Road, West For Seniors Attention Deficit Disorder Lec- ment, and refreshments. The des- Classical Music Windsor, 609-275-7111. Christ- ture and Discussion, Children tinations include the Princeton After Noon Concert, Princeton mas carols, cookies, baked Stress Relief, West Windsor Se- and Adults with Attention- University Art Museum, Arts University Chapel, Princeton goods, coffee, apple juice, and nior Center, 271 Clarksville Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Council of Princeton, Bernstein campus, 609-258-3654. Thomas wassail. Free. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Road, West Windsor, 609-799- Riverside School, 58 Riverside Gallery, Firestone Library, Prince- Purviance on piano. Free. 12:30 9068. Register. Free. 11 a.m. Drive, Princeton, 609-683-8787. ton Historical Society, Princeton to 1 p.m. Lectures Computer Classes, West Wind- “Food and Mood: How Changes in Public Library, Labyrinth Books, Meeting, 55-Plus, Jewish Center sor Senior Center, 271 Diet Reduce the Symptoms of AD- and Small World Coffee. Free. 5 to Good Causes Clarksville Road, West Windsor, HD in Children, Teens, and 8 p.m. of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Open House, Interfaith Care- 609-896-2923. “The Anti-Commu- 609-799-9068. E-mail lab. Regis- Adults” presented by Dorothy Christmas Art Sale, Kanevsky ter. $3. 11 a.m. Mullen, founder of the Suppers givers Mercer, 3635 Quaker- nist Manifestos: Four Books that Gallery of Art, 366 Nassau bridge Road, Suite 16, Hamilton, Shaped the Cold War” presented programs; and Raoul Momo, Ter- Street, Princeton, 609-955-0163. ra Momo Restaurant Group. Lisa 609-393-9922. Light refresh- by John V. Fleming, former profes- www.alexanderkanevsky.com. 6 ments will be served. Drawing the sor at Princeton University. $3. 10 Continued on following page Maniaci presents the “Feingold Di- to 7 p.m. et: Impact on ADHD Symptom Re- winner of Holiday 50-50. Tickets a.m. duction.” 7 to 9 p.m. History Stroller Strides, Historical Soci- ety of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.- princetonhistory.org. Walking tour of Princeton for moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, and their tiny tots. Register. $7. 10 to 11 a.m. Holiday Open House, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- 683-0057. www.drumthwacket.- org. Tour the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey fea- turing “Songs of the Season” theme created by garden clubs throughout the state. The gift shop presents seasonal gift items. Reg- ister. $5 donation. 11 a.m. Festival of Trees, Morven Muse- um, 55 Stockton Street, Prince- ton, 609-924-8144. www.- morven.org. Holiday trees deco- rated by area business and orga- nizations. $6. Wednesday to Fri- day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For Families Where Do They Go?, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609- 737-7592. www.thewatershed.- org. For ages 3 to 5 with an adult. Register. $15. 1 p.m. Lectures Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, Robertson Hall, Dodds, 609-258-0157. “Little America: The War Within the War for Afghanistan” presented by Ra- jiv Chandrasekaran, author of “Lit- tle America.” Book sale, signing, and public reception follow the talk. 4:30 p.m. Levin Fund Lecture, CASA of Mercer County, Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, 609- 434-0050. www.casamercer.org. “Meeting the Needs of Women and Girls in Mercer County” pre- sented by Cassandra Gibson, as- sistant professor at the College of New Jersey. Register. Free. 7 p.m. Socials Meeting, Outer Circle Ski Club, Chili’s Restaurant, Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609-721-4358. www.outercircleskiclub.org. Open to adults interested in ski trips, hikes, picnics, and game nights. New members welcome. 8 p.m. 22 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Continued from preceding page God Bless Us, Everyone: McCarter Theater’s annu- al production of ‘A Christmas Carol’opens Sunday, Friday December 2, and runs through Friday, December 28.

December 7 at Grover Middle School, plays the Joe Hutchinson, Grover’s Mill role of Mary Cratchit. Adapted and Coffee House, 335 Princeton directed by Tony Adase. Through Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Dance December 16. $20. 8 p.m. 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- coffee.com. 7:30 p.m. Alborada Spanish Dance The- King Lear, Princeton Shake- ater, Kelsey Theater, Mercer speare Company, Theater at Outdoor Concerts County Community College, Whitman College, 609-258-3000. 1200 Old Trenton Road, West www.princeton.edu/~psc. Shake- Holiday Music, Palmer Square, speare drama. $10. 8 p.m. On the Green, 609-921-2333. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES Windsor, 609-570-3333. “El Sueno” (The Dream) based on the Lewis Center for the Arts, Prince- www.palmersquare.com. Nine 8:30 AND 11 AM Nutcracker. $16. 8 p.m. ton University, 185 Nassau Princeton University a cappella Street, Princeton, 609-258-1500. groups perform. Bring a new un- Christian Education at 9:45AM wrapped toy to donate to the YM- Newcomers always welcome. On Stage www.princeton.edu/arts. “Kiss Me, Kate” in concert. $12. 8 p.m. CA St. Nicholas Project. 6 to 8 A Christmas Carol, McCarter p.m. Theater, 91 University Place, Wonderful Wednesdays Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday Art Pop Music classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to Art Exhibit, Silva Gallery of Art, Music for Children of all ages, $60. Opening night. 7:30 p.m. Pennington School, 112 West World’s Largest Paint Party, Sun Delaware Avenue, Pennington, National Bank Center, Hamilton The Vagina Monologues and the Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, plus dinner and study time Funny House of the Negro, Mer- 609-737-8069. www.pennington.- org. Reception for “People, 800-298-4200. www.comcasttix.- See www.popnj.org for more information cer County Community College, com. Multimedia show that fuses Studio Theater, Communications Places, Poetry, and Prose,” a solo exhibit featuring works by Lionel high-energy music, art, dance, aA Building, 1200 Old Trenton Road, and paint into one. $48 to $58.85. West Windsor, 609-570-3524. Goodman of Princeton. A retired chemical physicist, he observes 8 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) Pastor Carl Joecks Eve Ensler’s work directed by Robert Terrano and Adrianne the world through a camera. On 177 Princeton Hightstown Road Princeton Junction 609.799.1753 Kennedy’s work directed by Jody view to December 19. 6 to 4 p.m. Good Causes Person. $16. 8 p.m. Tree of Light Celebration, The Dancing Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, A Christmas Carol, Playhouse Princeton, 609-924-8120. www.- 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- lewisschool.org. Annual event to Brunswick, 732-254-3939. Maris- benefit the scholarship and pro- sa Marciana, a sixth grade student ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. www.princeton- gram fund features the lighting of folkdance.org. Beginners wel- the tree, a holiday concert, come. Lesson followed by dance. gourmet foods, and a silent auc- No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 tion. The thousands of lights lit on p.m. the stately outdoor tree represent the 30 million Americans who are Classical Music struggling with learning and litera- cy. Register online. $35. Warm Meeting, Piano Teachers’ clothing is recommended. 7 to 8 Forum, Jacobs Music, Route 1, p.m. Lawrence, 609-921-1510. Cather- ine Kautsky presents “Clowns, Mental Health Colonies and Cakewalks: Playing Debussy While Looking at Paris.” South Asian Mental Health $10. 9:15 a.m. Awareness in Jersey, NAMI NJ, 1562 Route 130, North Brunswick, Master Class, Princeton String 732-940-0991. www.naminj.org. Academy, Dutch Neck Presbyter- Holiday party. Buffet dinner. Reg- ian Church, West Windsor, 609- ister. $10. 7 to 9 p.m. 951-7664. Violin and viola master class with Marvin Moon, violist For Families with the Philadelphia Orchestra. A former member of the Boston Mr. Ray, Forrestal Village, Col- Symphony, he was a substitute lege Road West and Route 1 player with the New York Philhar- South, Plainsboro, 609-799-7400. monic. Some of the students will www.princetonforrestalvillage.- be performing. Free. 6 p.m. com. Family concert. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Princeton University Orchestra, Princeton University, Richard- Politics son Auditorium, 609-258-9220. princeton.edu/music. Concert Holiday Party and Open House, conducted by Michael Pratt. Reg- Community Justice Center, 310 ister. $15. 7:30 p.m. West State Street, Trenton. Re- freshments, holiday songs by Tom An Evening of Readings and Car- Glover. 1 to 5 p.m. ols, Westminster Choir College, Princeton University Chapel, 609- Singles 921-2663. www.rider.edu. Holiday music for choir, organ, and brass. Brunch, Princeton Singles, Register. $40 to $70. 8 p.m. Michael’s on Route 1 South, 732- 329-9470. Age 50 plus. Register. Live Music 9:30 a.m. Open Mic Night, West Windsor Divorce Recovery Program, Arts Council, 952 Alexander Princeton Church of Christ, 33 Road, West Windsor, 609-716- River Road, Princeton, 609-581- 1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. 3889. Non-denominational sup- Register online. $5 cover. 7 p.m. port group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 23 Wilityers Make ‘Nutcracker’ A FamilyAffair est Windsor Plainsboro WDance Company presents “The Nutcracker Suite” on Satur- day, December 1, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, December 2, at 1 p.m. at Grover Middle School on Village Road in West Windsor. Tickets are $11. Discover the magic of Clara’s thrilling adventures which took place one wondrous night long ago. As the charming story of the Nutcracker unfolds, children and adults of all ages will delight in the narrated version of the classic tale of a young girl’s journey to the Land of the Snow and the Land of the Sweets. The music of Tchaikovsky highlights a choreo- graphed production that features ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, and hip 24 years in the same location: hop. 24 years in the same location: 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Rebecca Schwartz, a junior at 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 High School North, dances the role 609-275-7272 Superfresh609-275-7272 shopping center of Clara. “I have been dancing at Superfresh shopping center (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) the Dance Corner for three years (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) Also located at: now and before that I danced at Also located at: 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 Princeton Ballet School,” she says. 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 “To finally be Clara in the Nut- 609-588-4999 randola, Hannah Goldschmidt, www.plainsborofootandankle.com609-588-4999 cracker after all these years of Maya Goldschmidt, Diya Hundi- On Pointe: Ryan Wili- dance is such an honor. I’m so ex- wala, Hallie Jacobson, Hope Ja- tyer dances the role of cited to dance the last dance on worowski, Hannah Kader, Ava the Prince, and Rebec- stage at the end of the show; it will Katz, Eve Kavalov, Lula Kavalov, be such an amazing experience.” ca Schwartz dances as Emiko Kobayashi, Kimi Clara. Ryan Wilityer, also a junior at Kobayashi, Courtney Kobus, North, dances the role of the Prince Jamie Kobus, Kelsey Kobus, and for the second consecutive year. “I Lauren Kuczmarski. nardi, Katie Kane, Teja Kondeti, enjoy working with the cast and it Also, Sonia Lackey, Jessica is a great start to the holiday sea- Amanda Kowalski, Carly Kowals- Lewinson, Charlotte Lichtenstein, ki, Nicole McCarthy, Alex Sine, son,” he says. He is the son of Roni, Kimberly Litzinger, Danielle Llu- one of the choreographers, co- Natasha Singer, Amanda Strapp, beres, Olivia Lluberes, Karlie Emilie Strapp, Iris Tseng, and Ta- founder of the dance company, and Lombardi, Tanya Matthew, Casey one of the dancers in the produc- tiana Tymofyeyeva. McElroy, Kelly McElroy, William Auditions will be held for the tion. His father, Peter, has been in- McElroy, Caroline McGraw, Aditi volved with set building for many spring show, “The Adventures of Nayak, Akash Nayak, Hope Pan- Snow White,” on Saturday, De- years and appears on stage in this dolpho, Julia Perl, Ruth Perl, So- production. The newest Wilityer cember 8, at the Dance Corner, phie Pirrera, Amanda Popovic, Southfield Shopping Center, West performing this year is Aria, age 4, Olivia Popovic, Amanda Porada, the niece of Roni and Peter. Windsor. Visit the website for Rachel Porada, Navya Raju, more information about the show Jessica Lewinson, a junior at Nethra Raju, Christine Rexroad, High School South, dances the and the audition process. Grace Sawyers, Rebecca — Lynn Miller roles of the Snow Queen and the Schwartz, Kaila Shah, Grace Shen, Ballerina Doll. Juliana Isnardi, a Corinne Smith, Jeanette Smith, The Nutcracker Suite, West junior at High School North, por- Samantha Smith, Shannon Smith, Windsor Plainsboro Dance trays the Tap Doll. Marguerite Gi- Abigail Tattle, Kelsey Tattle, Syd- Company, Grover Middle School, randola, a junior at High School ney Tattle, Trieu Tran, Regina Village Road, West Windsor. Sat- North, dances the roles of the Sug- Trevino, Rachel Trokenheim, urday, December 1, 7 p.m.; and ar Plum Fairy and Chinese Tea. Paloma Villota, Anika Vincent, Sunday, December 2, 1 p.m. A nar- Dancers from West Windsor in- and Alex Vogel. rated version of the timeless classic clude Zofia Bath, Julianna Bell, Plainsboro dancers include tale featuring ballet, pointe, hip- Alexa Bornstein, Samantha Burn- Katherine Antos, Riona Anvekar, hop, tap, and jazz. Choreography side, Sydney Burnside, Kayla Prisha Bagchi, Nadia Burston, by Amy DeCesare, Roni Wilityer, Chait, Anna Chen, Kelly Chen, Vi- Elise Burton, Julia Calo, Elizabeth and Victoria Chodrow. Register. vian Chen, Faith Falkowitz, Julia Cruz, Mila Cvetanovic, Juliana Is- $11. 609-799-9677 or www.the- Felice, Mia Ferri, Marguerite Gi- dancecorner.org.

On Stage Film A Christmas Carol, McCarter Indian-American Comunity, Strong Mind & Body Saturday Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton Public Library, 65 Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.- Witherspoon Street, 609-924- ImproImproImprovvve YYe ourself!ourself!ourself! December 8 mccarter.org. Holiday classic by 8822. “Not a Feather, But a Dot” Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 2 followed by discussion with direc- Tae Kwon Do Chanukah begins at sunset. and 7:30 p.m. tor Teju Prasad. Free. 2 p.m. • Our Specialized Programs Lewis Center for the Arts, Film Series, West Windsor Arts • Make Learning Fun and Exciting Dance Princeton University, 185 Nas- Council, 952 Alexander Road, • Our Curriculum Helps Students • Improve Concentration, The Nutcracker, American sau Street, Princeton, 609-258- West Windsor, 609-716-1931. $7. • Confidence & Discipline In School Repertory Ballet, Patriots The- 1500. www.princeton.edu/arts. 7:30 p.m. “Kiss Me, Kate” in concert. $12. 2 ater at the War Memorial, Trenton, Trial Program 609-984-8400. Tchaikovsky’s p.m. Art score with a cast of more than 100 A Christmas Carol, Playhouse Holiday Exhibit, Gold Medal Im- dancers including ARB’s profes- 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East pressions, 43 Princeton Hight- Only $39 sional dancers, ARB trainees, and Brunswick, 732-254-3939. www.- stown Road, West Windsor, 609- Princeton Ballet School students. playhouse22.org. Classic story 606-9001. Sports photographer Includes 2 Weeks Newly designed and constructed adapted and directed by Tony Richard Druckman features pho- Instruction Plus Uniform snow forest scene set by Carl Adase. $20. 4 and 8 p.m. tographs from Super Bowls, Gi- Sprague and restored scenes King Lear, Princeton Shake- ants, Jets, Eagles, Yankees, Mets, Master Yoon Kak Kim from the company’s first Nutcrack- speare Company, Theater at Nets, Devils, Flyers, Rutgers, is one of the most successful er production. Choreography by Whitman College, 609-258-3000. Georgetown, and West Windsor- head coaches of the U.S Nationa Douglas Martin and Mary Barton. Plainsboro High School North and www.princeton.edu/~psc. Shake- Tae Kwon Do Team. Master $25 to $45. 1 and 4:30 p.m. speare drama. $10. 8 p.m. South. Sale goes through Monday, December 24. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kim has earned international Alborada Spanish Dance The- recognition. ater, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Family Theater Dancing County Community College, A Year with Frog and Toad, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Holiday Party, American Legion United Black Belt Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609- Post 401, 148 Major Road, Mon- 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road kelseytheatre.net. “El Sueno” 586-0616. www.groundsfor- mouth Junction, 732-329-9861. Southfield Retail Center • West Windsor (The Dream) is an adaptation of sculpture.org. Centerary Stages Dinner buffet, dancing, prizes. 21 www.unitedblackbelt.com the Nutcracker with dances from presents. Free with park admis- plus. Register. $12.50. 6:30 p.m. Spain and Latin America cultures, sion. 1 p.m. live music, and professional Continued on following page 609-275-1500 dancers. $16. 2 and 8 p.m. 24 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Santa, Frosty, and Pancakes for Breakfast re you looking to take that photos with Frosty, and more. $10 hearing in local elementary Church of St. David Aspecial photo of your child per child; $5 per adult. Register by schools; support Learning Ally, with Santa or Frosty this winter? E-mail to southholidaybreak- previously Recording for the Blind the KingKingthe There are two family breakfast [email protected]. & Dyslexic; recycle eye glasses events in West Windsor during The Lions, chartered in 1952, and hearing aids for the needy; 1 New Village Road, Princeton Junction, NJ December where you will have comprises service-minded men award scholarships for college- 609-2275-77111 the chance to do just that. Bring and women who volunteer to bound seniors in West Windsor Christmas Schedule your own camera. serve their community with a fo- and Plainsboro high schools, and Christmas Schedule West Windsor Lions Club will cus on those afflicted with blind- present an annual Easter egg hunt hold its annual “Pancake Break- ness and deafness. There are close for more than 500 children in West 2005200520052012 fast With Santa” on Sunday, De- to 260 Lions clubs in New Jersey Windsor. ~ ~ ~~ cember 2, from 8 a.m. to noon in and each Club is bound by the Meetings are held on the first ~ ~ Mass Schedule ~~~ the cafeteria of the Community mandate of Lions International Wednesday of each month in the ~ Mass Schedule ~ Middle School at 55 Grovers Mill that 100 percent of the money Bog Restaurant, Cranbury Golf ChristmasChristmas EveEve Road, Plainsboro. The menu in- raised be used for charitable pur- Course, Southfield Road, West Monday, December 24th cludes pancakes and syrup, poses. Windsor. Call 609-275-0363 for 3:00 pm,Saturday, 5:00 pm, December 8:00 pm 24th& 10:00 pm sausages, scrambled eggs, bakery Annual fundraising activities of more information. cake, pastries, milk, orange juice, the West Windsor club include a 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm Pancake Breakfast with San- coffee, and tea. Bring your cam- Renaissance Fair in the spring and Christmas Day ta, West Windsor Lions Club, era to take photos with Santa. a pancake breakfast with Santa in Tuesday,Christmas December Day 25th Community Middle School, 55 Poinsettias will be available for December. 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12 noon Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro. purchase. Tickets are $8, $3 for Charities supported by club in- Sunday, December 25th Sunday, December 2, 8 a.m. to children ages 3 to 11, and free for clude research at the University of noon. 609-419-0156. 9:00New am, 10:30 Year’s am & E12ve noon children under 3. Medicine and Dentistry to find Monday, December 31 High School South’s Student cures and treatment for eye dis- Children’s Holiday Break- New YYNew 5:00ear’s pm DayDayear’s Council presents “Children’s Hol- eases; assist students of the fast, High School South Student iday Breakfast” on Saturday, De- Katzenbach School for the Deaf; Council, 346 Clarksville Road, NewSunday, Y ear’sJanuary 1stDay cember 15, at 9 a.m. The event in- support NJ summer camps for the West Windsor. Saturday, Decem- 8:30 a.m.,Tuesday, 10:00 Januarya.m. & 1st11:30 a.m. cludes breakfast, face painting, blind and disabled; purchase ber 15, 9 a.m. 609-716-5050 or 10:00 a.m. crafts, coloring contest, games, equipment for testing eyesight and www.ww-p.org.

Multimedia Light Show, Cran- bury Christmas Lights, 128 DECEMBER 8 North Main Street, Cranbury. cranburyChristmasLights.com. Continued from preceding page More than 20,000 lights controlled by 432 channels and 22,000 feet Literati of extension cords includes a Alex Stone, Labyrinth Books, “Shooting Fountain of Light,” a 122 Nassau Street Princeton, wall of snowflakes, and a mega 609-497-1600. “Fooling Houdini: tree. Free will donations for area Magicians, Mentalists, Math food banks. Judy Pancoast sings Geeks, and Powers of the Mind.” from 7 to 8 p.m. Nightly through Alex Stone has written for Harp- Monday, December 31. The 50- er’s, Discover, Science, and The minute show begins on the hour. Wall Street Journal. 3 p.m. Visitors may tune to the radio sta- tion posted to watch the lights Classical Music dance to the music. 6 to 9 p.m. Holiday Handbell Concert, Faith Princeton Theological Semi- Chanukah Celebration, Chabad nary, Miller Chapel, 609-497- Jewish Center of South 7760. Ringing of holiday songs by Brunswick, 1 Riva Avenue, South students, spouses, staff, alumni, Brunswick, 732-398-9492. Kin- and friends. Free. 3 p.m. dling of the menorah of freedom, Holiday Concert, Voices an 18 foot high menorah. Olive oil Chorale, Trinity Church, 33 Mer- demonstration, latkes, doughnuts, cer Street, Princeton, 609-799- dreidels, chocolate gelt, activities, 2211. www.voiceschorale.org. and music by the Baker Brothers. “Christmastide: Choral Gems 6:30 p.m. Through the Centuries.” $25. 3 and 5:30 p.m. Food & Dining Princeton University Orchestra, Greek Jewish Night, Beth El Syn- Princeton University, Richard- agogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, son Auditorium, 609-258-9220. East Windsor, 609-443-4454. princeton.edu/music. Concert Screening of a documentary about conducted by Michael Pratt. Reg- Greeks on Broome Street, Greek ister. $15. 7:30 p.m. food, and dancing Greek style. An Evening of Readings and Car- Register. $18. 7:30 p.m. ols, Westminster Choir College, Princeton University Chapel, 609- Blood Drive 921-2663. www.rider.edu. Holiday American Red Cross, Central Jer- music for choir, organ, and brass. sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Register. $40 to $70. 8 p.m. Road, West Windsor, 800-448- 3543. www.redcrossblood.org. 7 Live Music a.m. to 2 p.m. American Bluegrass and Coun- try, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, Mental Health 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, Annual Conference, Nami New West Windsor, 609-716-8771. Jersey, Crowne Plaza, Monroe. 7:30 p.m. “Recovery, Resilience, and Well- Bob Orlowski, It’s a Grind Coffee ness Across the Lifespan” with House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, keynote address by Pete Earley, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- author of “Crazy: A Father’s itsagrind.com. Easy listening and Search Through America’s Mental jazz. 8 to 10 p.m. Health Madness.” Opening re- marks by Lynn A. Kovich, assis- Good Causes tant commissioner for the NJ Divi- sion of Mental Health and Addic- Celebrity Auction, Passage The- tion Services. Luncheon presenta- ater, Marriott, Lafayette Yard, tion, “11 Points Regarding How Trenton, 609-392-0766. Benefit We Can Improve Mental Health evening for visual and performing Treatment, Outcomes, and Lives” arts and an arts education move- by Dr. Steven Silverstein, director ment in Trenton. Winning bidders of the Division of Schizophrenia will dine with a celebrity of their Research at UMDNJ. Booksign- choice over a prix fixe menu or ings by Earley, Dr. Rosalie Green- cocktails at the hostel. Notable berg, author of “Bicolor Kids: Help- celebrities include former NYC ing Your Child Find Calm in the Mayor, David N. Dinkins; Nancy Mood Storm,” Kimee Carlos, au- Giles, a comedienne; Assembly- thor of “The Window of Grace: Liv- woman Bonnie Watson-Coleman, ing in Recovery Through Christian civil rights icon Edith Savage Jen- Faith;” and Jacquese Armstrong, nings, and others. Performance by author of a poetry chapbook. Af- jazz singer Barbara Trent. Regis- ternoon workshops. Register. ter. $50 admission. 4 to 7 p.m. $65. 9 a.m. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 25

Holiday Concert years. The group rehearses Mon- days at 7:15 p.m. at 1065 Canal Road, Princeton. New members ersey Harmony Chorus, the are always welcome. For infor- central New Jersey chapter of J mation contact Deb Santilli at Sweet Adelines International, 908-526-5413. presents “Holiday Bound: A Musical Journey Celebrating the Holiday Bound, Jersey Har- Season’s Tradition of Love, mony Chorus, Community Friendship, and Family” on Sun- Middle School, 95 Grovers Mill day, December 9, at 2 p.m., at Road, Plainsboro. Sunday, De- Community Middle School, 95 cember 9, 2 p.m. “A Musical Grovers Mill Road, in Plains- Journey Celebrating the Sea- boro. Tickets are $20. son’s Tradition of Love, Friend- The show features songs from ship, and Family” includes songs the holidays, upbeat songs and from the holidays, upbeat songs, ballads sung by the chorus in a and ballads sung by the chorus in cappella, four-part harmony, a cappella, four-part harmony, barbershop style. The concert al- barbershop style. The Garden so features the Garden States- Statesmen Chorus presents East men Chorus, and East Coast Cost Style and Time of Our Style and Time of Our Lives Lives quartets. $20. 732-469- quartets. 3983 or www.harmonize.com/- Chorus members include jerseyharmony. Wellness All Together Now: Performances of the collabora- Judy Katz from West Windsor Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Community Yoga, Integral Yoga tive dance project FLEET take place Friday and Sat- and Hanne Hansen and Nancy Chorus, 1065 Canal Road, of Princeton, 613 Ridge Road, urday, November 30 and December 1, at McCarter’s Lowell from Plainsboro. Princeton. Mondays, 7:15 p.m. Monmouth Junction, 732-274- Jersey Harmony was named 2410. Free. 8 and 9:45 a.m. Berlind Theater. New members are welcome. small chorus champions in re- 732-469-3983 or www.harmo- Worldwide Candle Lighting, gion 15 for three consecutive nize.com/jerseyharmony. Compassionate Friends, 609- 516-8047. Light a candle in your Shopping News Literati home to remember children around Warehouse Sale, Conair, 150 Mil- Author Event, Open Door Publi- the world who have died. 7 p.m. ford Road, East Windsor. Hair dry- cations, aurora Kitchen Designs, Choral Reading, Princeton Soci- Plainsboro, 732-469-3983. “A Mu- ers, shavers, kitchen appliances, 10 East Cliff Street, Somerville, ety of Musical Amateurs, Unitar- sical Journey Celebrating the Sea- T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, ian Universalist Congregation, 50 son’s Tradition of Love, Friend- Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, cookware, and more by Conair, 609-620-0188. www.opendoor- Cuisinart, Waring, and Scunci. All publications.com. L.E. Rose, au- Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609- ship, and Family” includes songs Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. All lev- 587-7123. Paul Chapin conducts from the holidays, upbeat songs, els. Free. 10 a.m. items warranteed. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. thor of “Mirage of Truth,” presents her first novel. A Plainsboro resi- chorus and orchestra in a reading and ballads sung by the chorus in St. Nicholas Bazaar, Trinity of Handel’s “Messiah.” All singers a cappella, four-part harmony, History Church, 33 Mercer Street, Prince- dent and school teacher, she uses her pen name. Register. khm@- are invited to join. No auditions. barbershop style. The Garden Holiday Trolley Tours, Princeton ton, 609-924-2277. The annual Vocal scores provided. Refresh- Statesmen Chorus presents East holiday event features holiday opendoorpublications.com. 2 to 4 Tour Company, Downtown p.m. ments. $10 for singers. Free for Cost Style and Time of Our Lives Princeton, 609-902-3637. www.- shopping and family activities in- students and non-singing guests. quartets. $20. 2 p.m. See story. princetontourcompany.com. Intro- cluding gingerbread houses, bal- Classical Music 4 to 7 p.m. duction to Princeton history, view sam wreaths, hand-knit sweaters, Faith the homes and hangouts of Albert evening shawls, grass-fed beef, Princeton University Glee Club Folk Music cookie walk, bake sale, boxwood and Training Choir, Princeton Christmas Pageant Service, Einstein, Woodrow Wilson, Gro- Music of the Season Concert, Princeton United Methodist ver Cleveland, TS Eliot, Robert topiaries, and more. Children’s ac- University, Richardson Auditori- tivities, story telling, and shopping. um, 609-258-9220. princeton.- Kingston Women’s Chorus, Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Oppenheimer, and more. Hourly. Kingston United Methodist Street, 609-924-2613. Presenta- Register. $15. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photos with Nicholas. 9 a.m. to 2 edu/music. “Readings and Carols” p.m. conducted by Gabriel Crouch. Church, 9 Church Street, tion of “On This Night of Nights” by Holiday Open House, Historical Register. $15. 3 p.m. Kingston, 609-921-6812. “There is the Sunday school and youth Society of West Windsor, Yulefest, Waldorf School, 1062 No Rose,” a concert with a com- choirs. 5 p.m. Schenck House, 50 Southfield Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609- All the World Sings Nowell, Can- munity carol sing-along. Refresh- 466-1970. www.princetonwaldorf- tus Novus, Christ Congregation Original Mind Zen Sangha, Fel- Road, West Windsor, 609-799- ments served following the con- lowship in Prayer, 291 Wither- 1278. Holiday decorations and re- .org. Holiday craft market, cafe, Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Prince- cert. Free-will donation. 7 p.m. puppet show, and more. 9 a.m. ton, 215-968-3414. www.- spoon Street, Princeton.Zen med- freshments. Self-guided tour of itation and Buddhist services. 1790-1830 kitchen and Victorian Holiday Artisan Boutique, cantusnovus.org. Joyous season- Pop Music al works for chorus, brass, and or- Free. 6:45 to 9 p.m. double parlor. Exhibit of West Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Holiday Bound, Jersey Harmony Windsor history in museum Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609- gan features works by Bach, Mendelsson, Leontovich, Schutz, Chorus, Community Middle Continued on following page rooms. English-Dutch barn, out- 586-0616. Toad Hall Shop and School, 95 Grovers Mill Road, house, corn crib, and other farm Gallery features one of a kind art- and more. $20. 4 p.m. buildings on view. Donations wel- work by area artists. Noon to 5 come. 1 to 4 p.m. p.m. Woodrow Wilson Centennial Walk Tour, Historical Society of Singles Princeton, Bainbridge House, Hiking, Princeton Singles, Sour- 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, land Mountain Reserve, 732-329- 609-921-6748. Celebrate the 9470. Age 50 plus. Register. 10 100th anniversary of Woodrow a.m. Wilson’s election as President of the U.S. with a walking tour of Sports places that were a part of his life. Register. $7. 2 p.m. Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-4849. www.goprinceton- tigers.com. Quinnipiac. $10. 4 Kids Stuff p.m. Reading Buddies, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street. Reading skills assistance for children pre-k to grade two. Sunday Presented by Girl Scout Troop 70690. E-mail troop70698@- gmail.com. Free. 10 a.m. December 9 OutdoorAction On Stage Princeton Canal Walkers, Turn- ing Basin Park, Alexander Road, A Christmas Carol, McCarter Princeton, 609-896-0546. Three- Theater, 91 University Place, mile walk on the towpath. Bad Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 1 and 5:30 p.m. North Pole, Simonson Farms, 120 Cranbury Neck Road, Plains- A Christmas Carol, Playhouse boro, 609-799-0140. www.- 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East simonsonfarms.com. Kids crafts, Brunswick, 732-254-3939. Clas- activities, hay bale maze, hayrides sic story adapted and directed by through the fields. Santa visits Tony Adase. $20. 3 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. U-cut Princeton Writers Block, Prince- Christmas trees, fresh-cut and live ton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon trees available, wreaths, tree Street, 609-924-8822. Works by stands, lights, gifts, ornaments, David Ives and Shel Silverstein will and more. Candy cane hunt for be presented by a group of actors ages 7 and under at 11 a.m. 11 and writers. Free. 3 p.m. a.m. to 3 p.m. Family Nature Programs, New Art Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro Holiday Tram Rides, Grounds Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. “Trash Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. to Treasure,” focuses on making a Travel through the park on a deco- birdhouse or birdfeeder. Register. rated tram. Free with park admis- $5. 3:30 to 5 p.m. sion. 4 to 5:30 p.m. 26 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012 In Town The confidential service offers counseling in English and Spanish, Plainsboro Department of plus a translation service in 120 Recreation & Community Ser- Opportunities languages. The hotline is open vices has placed community giving Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. trees at the municipal building, the to 9 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from public library, and the recreation Mercer Community College For Teens plete a self-sufficiency question- Friday to Sunday. center. Each tree has tags with a has released its 2012 Kelsey Re- naire. Placement is contingent up- holiday wish — a toy, an article of view. Free copies are available at Princeton Photography Club on availability. Volunteer Please clothing, a game, a gift card — for and D&R Greenway Land Trust public libraries. The interactive Applications may be obtained Mercer Alliance to End someone less fortunate. Donors seek photographic entries for version may be found at www.- by phone or visiting Mercer Coun- Homelessness is seeking volun- can select a wish through early De- “Plantscapes,” a high school stu- mccc.edu/kelseyreview. ty Housing Office, 640 South teers to staff free tax preparation cember. All gifts must be new, un- dent photographic juried show. Writing contributors include Broad Street, Room 109, Trenton sites in Mercer County. Volunteers wrapped, and delivered by Mon- High School students may submit Elaine M. Gutterman and Ken Ja- 08650 (609-989-6858); or Mercer must participate in a training pro- day, December 10, to the cultural up to three jpeg images. There is no worowski of Princeton Junction, County Veteran Services, 2280 gram held Fridays and Saturdays center. Cash donations will also be entry fee. Awards range from $50 and Gwen Jones and Lavinia Ku- Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton through December 8, at the new accepted and used to purchase un- to $500. mar of Plainsboro. The deadline 08619, (609-989-6120). United Way conference room, fulfilled gift items. Use the open space around you, for submissions for the 2013 edi- 3150 Brunswick Pike, Suite 230, The township is also requesting tion is Wednesday, May 15. E-mail whether park or preserve, to photo- Share Your 9/11 Story graph a natural landscape. E-mail Lawrenceville. Classes include donations of non-perishable holi- [email protected] or visit Voices of September 11 seeks images to [email protected] practical knowledge in tax law, and day fare in December. Donations www.mccc.edu. people to help preserve history and org. Each image should be accom- TaxWise software use, and hands- will be accepted at the Plainsboro educate future generations with re- Beth Chaim Pre-School is ask- panied with your name (last on practice. You will be required to Municipal Building. Call 609-799- flections on the September 11 at- ing for donations of new gloves, name_first name), E-mail address, pass a test on IRS Link & Learn to 0909, ext. 1712 or visit tacks. They are looking for people mittens, and socks for people in your high school, the title of the im- be certified to volunteer. Register www.PlainsboroNJ.com. who were in Lower Manhattan or need in our community. Bring to age, size of matted image, medium, with Michelle at 609-844-1008. at the Pentagon; people who Maurer Onstage has auditions Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 sale price, and insurance value. worked for a company that lost em- for Avenue Q on Saturday, Decem- Village Road East, West Windsor, Winning images need to be matted. For Kids ployees, and people who worked in ber 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and from Monday, December 3, to Visit www.drgreenway.org. Sub- Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVi- the rescue and recovery efforts. Sunday, December 2, from noon to Wednesday, December 12. Call mission deadline is Monday, Feb- sion is accepting entries from stu- Your story will become part of 5 p.m. Visit www.mponstage.com, 609-799-9401. ruary 25. dents conducting research on sci- E-mail [email protected] the permanent collection in the or- entific principles and current tech- Leigh Visual Imaging is col- Paper Mill Playhouse award com, or call 609-882-2292. Perfor- ganization’s living memorial nologies as the basis for designing lecting jackets, coats, sweaters, Rising Star Awards for excellence mances are weekends at Kelsey archive. inventions that could exist in 20 pants, socks, underwear, shoes, in high school musical theater Theater, Fridays to Sundays, The meeting to record your sto- years. Applications for this year’s boots, sneakers, gloves, hats, throughout New Jersey. The musi- March 1 to 10. Actors auditioning ry will take place in New competition are available at www.- scarves, and blankets to help vic- cals are adjudicated in the spring for puppet characters must audi- Brunswick. Bring materials that ExploraVision.org. The deadline is tims of Hurricane Sandy. Dona- by a group of 70 evaluators. The tion with a puppet. Prepare an up will be scanned to include with Thursday, January 31. tempo musical theater song in your tions are accepted through Thurs- gala will be Tuesday, June 4. your recording. Contact Suzanne natural singing voice. You may be day, December 5, at 45 Everett Dri- Any New Jersey school that pro- Levy by E-mail at slevy@voice- Grief Awareness asked to sing a portion using a ve, Suite 100, West Windsor. Call duces a musical between January sofsept11.org or call 732-543- Good Grief will open its first character voice. Bring a copy of Janice at 609-799-8880. 17 and April 14 is eligible. Appli- 2300. satellite location in Princeton on sheet music. Be prepared to dance. cations are available at www.- Audition February 6. Visit www.good- Available roles include Brian, papermill.org. The deadline for Donate Please grief.org. Christmas Eve, Gary Coleman Somerset Valley Players seeks submissions is Wednesday, Janu- Mercer County Veteran Ser- (played by a female), Kate Mon- actors for “Play It Again, Sam.” ary 9. More than $50,000 will be vices is conducting its annual do- Inauguration ster, Lucy T. Slut, Mrs. T, Nicky, Auditions are Sunday and Tues- awarded in scholarships. nation drive to help veterans and Congressman Rush Holt of- Princeton, Rod, Bad Idea Bears day, December 9 and 11, at 689 their families enjoy the comforts of fers advice for those interested in (two male or female), and Trekkie Amwell Road, Hillsborough, from Princeton History a hot meal on each holiday. 7 to 10 p.m. Three adult males and attending the event on Monday, Monster. There are also parts for Princeton Tour Company of- Monetary donations go toward January 21, at the Capitol in Wash- ensemble and puppet support. eight adult females are needed. fers one hour trolley rides every the purchase of Shop-Rite gift Visit www.svptheatre.org or call ington, D.C. “Begin your travel The show is not for children. Saturday through December 29. cards for veterans to purchase holi- plans now, as hotels, airlines, and 908-369-7469. Auditioners must be 18 and up. Tours run hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 day meals. Checks payable to Mer- Amtrak all sell out quickly,” he DanceVision and Parkinson Call for Plays p.m. Tickets are $15. Register at cer County Trust Fund may be sent says in a statement. “You do not Alliance offer Princeton Dance for www.princetontourcompany.com to Mercer County Division of Vet- need a ticket to attend.” Parkinson program for people with Lawrence Library seeks works or call 609-902-3637. eran Services, 2280 Hamilton Av- Certain areas around the Capitol for a 10-minute staged reading in will be open to ticket holders only. Parkinson’s disease, their care- Affordable Housing enue, Hamilton 08619. Call 609- givers, friends, and family mem- April for its annual One-Act Play 989-6120. Holt has received a small allotment of tickets, and to ensure their fair bers. The series is held at on Festival. Submit plays by Satur- Mercer County Housing and Smokeout distribution, his office will conduct Wednesdays from 1 to 2:15 p.m. at day, December 15. Scripts may be Community Development Office E-mailed to [email protected] or offers applications for affordable New Jersey Department of a random lottery. All requests from PDT Studio, Forrestal village, 116 the 12th Congressional District brought to the library’s reference housing at the Mercer County Vet- Health offers help for smokers to Rockingham Row, Plainsboro. will go through the lottery. Classes are free, but donations are desk. Include two title pages: one erans residence at 2280 Hamilton quit smoking. Smoking cessation with the play title only and the oth- To enter the lottery, E-mail your invited. No dance experience is Avenue, Hamilton. phone counseling services are name, address, phone number, and necessary. Visit www.- er with play title and name, ad- Maximum income permitted is available through NJ Quitline at 1- dress, phone, and E-mail of author. E-mail address to Andrew Black at dancevisionnj.org, E-mail $33,500 for a single person. Appli- 866-NJ-STOPS. Smokers can get [email protected]. [email protected], or call The playwright’s name should not cants must be income-eligible, the help they need free of charge by appear in the script. Call Ann Kerr Each entry is limited to two tickets, 609-520-1020. have a discharge other than dishon- calling Quit Coaches who are and requests must be submitted by at 609-989-6922. orable from the military, and com- available seven days a week. 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 18.

1776 river crossing. Reenactors in Walking Tour, Historical Society No Continental military dress listen to of Princeton, Bainbridge House, Gimmicks, Rider Furniture DECEMBER 9 Free Sheep an inspiring speech by Washing- 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, Hassle Free Twin Set ton and then row across the 609-921-6748. www.princeton- Shopping! With every Fine Quality Home Furnishings at Substantial Savings $649 Full Set Continued from preceding page Delaware River in three replica history.org. Two-hour walking tour Perfect Sleeper King Set Durham boats at 1 p.m. Activities of downtown Princeton and Purchase Food & Dining and demonstrations throughout Princeton University. $7; $4 for the historic village. $8. 11 a.m. ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. Belvedere Firm Addison Sunday Brunch, Grounds For Set Up Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Holiday Candlelight Open Twin Set Twin Set For Families Full Set Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.- House, Rockingham Historic $799 $899 Full Set Site, 84 Laurel Avenue, Kingston, Truly Grimm, Cotsen Children’s Removal King Set King Set groundsforsculpture.org. Pea- cock Cafe offers a la carte menu. NJ, 609-683-7136. www.rock- Library, Princeton Public Library, Crystal Vera Wang Euro Top Promise Vera Wang Pillow Top 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ingham.net. House tours, music 609-258-2697. Susan Danoff and by Practitioners of Musick, 18th Twin Set Twin Set Tara McGowan present traditional century activities, refreshments, tales to celebrate the 200th an- $1199 Full Set $1399 Full Set History King Set King Set and the “Rules of Civility and De- niversary of Grimms’ famous fairy Holiday Open House, cent BEhavior in Company and tales. The stories will be told in • Dining Room • Prints and Accessories Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Conversation.” Tours every 30 their original versions — not suit- Sofa & Recliner • Bedroom • Leather Furniture Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- minutes. $5 suggested donation. able for children under the age of Sale 683-0057. www.drumthwacket.- Advanced registration required. nine. Register. Free. 3:30 p.m. Whole Month • Occasional • Antique Furniture org. Tour the official residence of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. of JANUARY! • Custom Made Upholstery Repair & Refinishing the Governor of New Jersey fea- OutdoorAction turing “Songs of the Season” Holiday Open House, Historical theme created by garden clubs Society of West Windsor, North Pole, Simonson Farms, Sofa & Recliner Sale - Entire Month of December throughout the state. The gift shop Schenck House, 50 Southfield 120 Cranbury Neck Road, Plains- presents seasonal gift items. Reg- Road, West Windsor, 609-799- boro, 609-799-0140. www.- ister. $5 donation. 11 a.m. 1278. Holiday decorations and re- simonsonfarms.com. Kids crafts, freshments. Self-guided tour of activities, hay bale maze, hayrides Rider Furniture Dress Rehearsal for Crossing Where quality still matters. 1790-1830 kitchen and Victorian through the fields. Santa visits Re-Enactment, Friends of double parlor. Exhibit of West from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. U-cut 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ Washington Crossing State Windsor history in museum Christmas trees, fresh-cut and live Park, Washington Crossing His- rooms. English-Dutch barn, out- trees available, wreaths, tree 609-924-0147 toric Park, Route 32, Washington house, corn crib, and other farm stands, lights, gifts, ornaments, Crossing, PA, 215-493-4076. Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 buildings on view. Donations wel- and more. Candy cane hunt for www.ushistory.org/washington- come. 1 to 4 p.m. ages 7 and under at 11 a.m. 11 crossing. Historical reenactment a.m. to 3 p.m. Design Services Available. riderfurniture.com of George Washington’s daring NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 27 Shopping News Health Growing Up On A Open House and Fine Art Bou- Caregiver Resource Workshop, tique, Art Station Studios, 148 Buckingham Place, 155 Ray- Holiday Stage Monmouth Street, Hightstown, mond Road, Monmouth Junction, 609-473-0374. www.artstation- 732-329-8954. Guidance as you elebrate the season with Mc- studios.com. Open house and stu- navigate through services and pro- CCarter’s annual production of dio tour features artists demon- grams in the area. Network with Charles Dickens’ classic holiday strating their craft and selling orig- other caregivers about approach- tale, “A Christmas Carol.” Join inal art. Artists include painter es that work when coping with Robert Hummel of Plainsboro; changing health needs and behav- Ebenezer Scrooge on a magical Free admission. Some of the iors associated with memory loss. journey and experience the good- works benefit Seer Farms, a non- Facilitated by Barbara Stender, will and generosity of spirit. The profit organization in New Jersey caregiver specialist with Senior show is directed by Michael Unger that works in families and their an- Well Being program. Refresh- with scenery by Ming Cho Lee and imal companions whose life have ments. Register. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. costumes by Jess Goldstein. been shattered by natural disas- This is the third year in the pro- ter, homelessness, abuse, and Mental Health Bah Humbug: Marissa Marciana plays Mary Cratchit other major life crises; and Home- duction for Noah Hinsdale of West in ‘A Christmas Carol’at Playhouse 22. Noah Hinsdale The Push Group, Saint Mark Unit- Windsor. He played the role of Front, an organization that pro- ed Methodist Church, 465 Paxton plays three roles in McCarter Theater’s production. vides preventative, emergency Avenue, Hamilton Square, 609- Tiny Tim for two years. Now he is and long term support services for 291-0095. For men and women Turkey Boy, a poor caroler, and a families who are homeless or in with anxiety disorders. Free. 7 school boy. “I was very excited to Child Minotaur in Emily Mann’s Maurice Hawk School. danger of becoming homeless. 11 p.m. meet the new cast and to see my old a.m. to 4 p.m. production of “Phaedra Back- The family attends theater friends,” says Noah about walking wards” at McCarter. The rehearsal events as often as possible. “My Holiday Artisan Boutique, Wellness into the first rehearsal this year. process is very different from “A uncle is a musician on Broadway Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Healing Music and Mantras: The “I’m excited to help out the Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609- Christmas Carol.” “‘Phaedra and he is occasionally able to get us Power of Sacred Sound, Center 586-0616. www.groundsfor- younger actors.” Backwards’ was a lot of fun be- tickets,” says Noah who has seen for Relaxation and Healing, 666 sculpture.org. Toad Hall Shop and It is a turnaround to go from cause the cast and crew and direc- “Wicked,” “Mary Poppins,” and Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Gallery features one of a kind art- playing Tiny Tim to Turkey Boy. tor were all so great, but I didn’t get “Newsies” on Broadway. Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. Regis- work by area artists. Noon to 5 ter. $18. 7:30 p.m. “It’s fun to play both sides of this to see most of the play because of “I feel more mature and I have p.m. scene,” says Noah. “I like seeing things in it that I wasn’t allowed to more experience now,” he says. “I Holiday Sale, New Jersey State For Parents the surprise and happiness on the watch,” says Noah. “During ‘A also like being in a different role Museum, 205 West State Street, faces of the Cratchit family when I For Parents Only, West Windsor- Christmas Carol’ rehearsals I can because I get to be a caroler in my Trenton, 609-292-6464. www.- Plainsboro School District, High deliver the turkey to them.” watch the whole thing and under- new role and I love to sing.” newjerseystatemuseum.org. Or- School South, 346 Clarksville His favorite moments of his stand the whole story.” naments, jewelry, pottery, home –– Lynn Miller Road, West Windsor, 609-716- character as Turkey Boy include decor, silk scarves, educational Noah recently played the role of 5000. www.ww-p.org. “Raising A Christmas Carol, McCarter toys, books, puzzles, and more. trying to catch the coin and carry- Young Guido in the musical Resilient Children and teens Theater, 91 University Place, Proceeds benefit the museum. ing the big turkey. “It’s very hard “Nine” at Rider University. “I got Poised for Success” presented by Princeton. Holiday classic by Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 to catch the coin because it’s so to sing a whole song,” he says. “I Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg, a pediatri- a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, noon Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. On cian specializing in adolescent small,” he says. “Sometimes I love being on stage in all types of to 4 p.m. through Sunday, Decem- stage through Friday, December medicine at CHOP. Author of catch it.” shows.” ber 23. Noon to 4 p.m. 28. 609-258-2787 or www.- “Building Resilience in Children Annual audience members al- Noah, 8, is a third grade student and Teens” and “Letting Go with ways question how heavy that at Princeton Friends School. He mccarter.org. Love and Confidence,” books will turkey actually is — depending on studies acting with Jody Wood at A Christmas Carol, Playhouse Monday be available. Register by E-mail to the actor carrying it. “The director, JW Actor’s Studio in Plainsboro. 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East [email protected]. $5. 7 to 9 Michael Unger, helped me to make p.m. He practices tap and jazz at Prince- Brunswick. Weekends, Friday, December 10 it look like it is very heavy — but ton Dance and Theater. Noah also December 7, to Sunday, December Singles it’s only about 15 pounds.” Noah’s plays soccer at Princeton Friends 16. Classic story adapted and di- favorite scene to watch in “A Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- School and with West Windsor- rected by Tony Adase. Through Literati fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- Christmas Carol” is the Fezziwig Plainsboro Soccer Association. He December 16. $20. 732-254-3939 Robert Geddes, Labyrinth stown Road, West Windsor, 609- Dance. attends Hebrew school at Congre- or www.playhouse22.org. All children who want to be in gation Beth Chaim. Books, 122 Nassau Street 716-8771. Drop in for soups, Marissa Marciana, a sixth grade Princeton, 609-497-1600. “Fit: An sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee, the show must audition every year. His mother, Margie, is a physi- student at Grover Middle School, Architect’s Manifesto.” Robert and conversation. Register at “I always have fun at the audition,” cal therapist working at RWJ Cen- plays the role of Mary Cratchit in Geddes is professor emeritus and http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. says Noah. “I was happy because I ter for Health and Wellness in “A Christmas Carol” at Playhouse former dean of Princeton Universi- got to read different lines this year Hamilton. His father, John, is a ty’s School of Architecture. 6 p.m. Socials 22. Last season she appeared as at the audition since I was audition- software engineer working on an Baby Louise in the theater’s pro- Poets at the Library, Princeton Meeting, Women’s College Club ing for a different part.” educational data platform. His duction of “Gypsy” and then re- Public Library, 65 Witherspoon of Princeton, All Saints Church, Last season Noah played the brother, Jonas, is in kindergarten at Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, peated the role at Actors’ Net. www.princetonlibrary.org. Read- 609-924-9181. The American Boy ing services with Delaware Valley Choir will present the holiday pro- Poets and U.S.1 Poets’ Coopera- gram. This program will be pre- tive. James Arthur and Gail Ger- sented in the sanctuary. Light re- win are featured readers. Open freshments served after the pre- mic follows. 7:30 p.m. sentation. Free and open to the public. 1 p.m. Classical Music ClearClear Skin!Skin! Carols of Many Nations, Prince- ton Theological Seminary, Miller Chapel, 609-497-7760. www.- Tuesday Student Special! ptsem.edu. Readings, choral an- thems, and congregational carols December 11 led by the choir, international stu- dents, and staff. Carol by candle- light outside following the service. Art 3 Treatments for Free. 3:30, 6:30, and 8:30 p.m. Annual Art Luncheon, Beth El Messiah Community Sing, Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream $235 (plus tax) Princeton University Chapel, Road, East Windsor, 609-443- Princeton campus, 609-258-3654. 4454. www.bethel.net. Barbara www.princeton.edu. Bring a score Tomlinson speaks about Florine (40% Savings) or borrow one at the door. Accom- Stettheimer, an American artist Offer good through 10/31/1211/30/1212/31/12 panied by strings, trumpet, and or- who studied in Europe during the gan. Conducted by Penna Rose. 1920s and ’30s. Light lunch. Reg- (Valid for one time only) $5. 7:30 p.m. ister. $7. Noon. Pop Music Dancing A Complete Approach Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony International Folk Dancing, Chorus, 1065 Canal Road, Princeton Folk Dance, Riverside to Skin Care Princeton, 732-469-3983. www.- School, 58 Riverside Drive, harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic New members are welcome. 7:15 dances of many cultures and p.m. countries using their original mu- Let our medically trained staff help to not only treat current skin Rehearsal, New Jersey Gay sic. Beginners welcome. For all Men’s Chorus, Nassau Presby- ages. Lesson followed by dance. conditions, but educate you on how to prevent future breakouts. terian Church, 61 Nassau Street, No partner needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. Princeton. www.njgmc.org. New members are welcome. E-mail Literati The Aesthetics Center at [email protected] for infor- Hamid Dabashi, Labyrinth mation. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton Dermatology Associates Princeton, 609-497-1600. “The Menorah Lighting World of Persian Literary Human- Palmer Square, North Hulfish ism.” Hamid Debashi is professor Plaza, 800-644-3489. www.- of Iranian studies and comparative Monroe Center Forsgate 2 Tree Farm Rd. palmersquare.com. Klezmer mu- literature at Columbia University. 5 Center Drive • Suite A Suite A-110 sic by the Odessa Klezmer Band, He has written 25 books. 6 p.m. Monroe Township, NJ Pennington, NJ hot latkes, donuts, and Chanukah gelt. Rain or shine. Free. 5 to 6 609-655-4544 609-737-4491 p.m. Continued on page 30 28 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Homeward Bound: A family selects the perfect tree from one of the thousands grown at Simonson Farms and poses for one last photo before Dad tackles the job of sawing it down.

mas decorator made off with a real Meanwhile, the deer are nib- acreage to lease to farmers. Yet in January: Examine the fields, or- Christmas Trees bargain. Celebrating far more than bling away at the profits. “White- the desire to keep their options der replacement seedlings, cut out Continued from page 1 trees, the Dey Road farm also tailed deer are what we call edge open, very few extend their leases old stumps, and clear land for new boasts everything from a candy feeders,” explains Jany. “They for more than five years. To a pur- planting. cane hunt and visits from Santa to feed on the edge of the forest and chaser of major equipment, like a February: Grab every warm day Farms — their tomatoes supplied hayrides and a hay bale maze. the open space. The more suburban farmer, this short-term leasing for soil preparation. Campbell’s Soup Company. For Although the attractions in- development, the more forest wreaks havoc with planning and March: Begin tree planting. years Steve Jany served on West crease, so does the competition. “A edges, the more deer.” The good amortizing costs. Brown Dog Produce acreage gets Windsor’s planning board. lot of folks are going for those arti- news is that recently hunting re- Jany Sr. and Jr. both feel this tilled and planting begins. Rodger, born in the year of the third ficial trees that supposedly last for strictions have been eased, particu- pinch in irrigating their crops. April: By mid month, all the barn fire, grew up working on the seven years,” says Samantha Jany. larly for bow hunters. The unfortu- Sinking an irrigating well hole trees are planted, (Dame Nature family’s many and varied plots of Even the loyal following of those nate news, for Jany, is that he just costs many thousands of dollars permitting) and all early vegeta- land. who want the real thing for Christ- doesn’t have any time to hunt and that must be offset over several bles e.g. peas, spinach, etc are in The record of which family mas has dwindled a bit with the must invite friends with a bit more years of use and benefit. You’ve the ground. member owns what is positively 2008 recession. Folks are just leisure time to defend his farm. got to trust that you’ll still have that May: Growth in roots must be Byzantine. In 2006, four years after spending less in these times. The unique and omnipresent land to plant two springs hence. established — initial sprayings, graduating from Virginia Poly- Jersey challenge is land manage- The Christmas tree farm faces soil aerating. technic Institute with a bachelor’s oday, for the stalwart few re- ment. The Garden State is just fine an additional irrigation problem June: Prune all the white pines to in crop science, Rodger Jany pur- maining involved in agricul- for small, garden-size plots. At from the NJ Water Supply Author- that ideal Christmas tree shape. chased half of the family Christmas T tural work, there is simply no room least one crop absolutely thrives ity, an agency that states itself as July: Mow the lanes and clean tree farm and moved into the home for any foolish farmers. Garden anywhere in the state. However, so “in, but not of the EPA.” The farm up the pathways (first time.) farm. Two years ago, he purchased State farmers, however, face an do people. New Jersey is the third is allowed to pump 3.1 million gal- August & September: Prune all another quarter, giving him 75 per- even greater challenge than most. smallest, most densely populated lons a month. When Jany applied spruces, firs and pines. cent ownership, leaving his mother “I don’t care what his crop,” says state. It is also a prime industrial for a variance, he was hit with a October: Begin advertising. the remaining quarter. As to the ac- Jany. “Today’s farmer in this state leader. So what’s a farmer to do? “Retroactive Debt Payment Fee” Plan events, harvest vegetables. tual 200 acres of land on which the absolutely must have some part of The successful ones follow of $266,000 and was informed that November: Set up yard for retail 60 treed acres sit, Roger leases that the retail commercial action to sur- Steve Jany’s lead, farming what he could have the permit for sales and events. from the owners: his mother, vive. It’s as simple as that.” they can, where they can. Jany $32,000 annually, to be paid December 1-25: Sell like mad. Martha Simonson Jany, and her For tree farmers, like Jany, it be- owns less than 200 of his Rustin whether or not he used the water. “I December 26-31: Vacation. sister, Carol Simonson Applegate. gins with a 50-cent seedling that Farm’s 2,000 acres outright. The can’t help noting,” says Jany with a Is it difficult running a business costs about $2 to get into the rest consists of 90 plots of land rueful smile, “that that retroactive Holiday Schedule with so many family members? ground. Not bad if you’re selling it leased from nearly 50 landlords, bill came exactly when a Spruce The easy-going Jany nods and North Pole Tent at Cranbury for $68, right? Well look again. spread from Harry’s Army Navy in Run and a Round Valley Reservoir laughs, “Well, we occasionally Neck Road U-Cut Lot, weekends First, it takes eight years before that Robbinsville to several in South bond issue were coming due.” have our issues.” of December 1 and 2, 8, and 9, 15 profit rolls in. Then there is the 10 Brunswick and everywhere in be- Outside in the farm yard, For the public, Simonson sets and 16. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Candy percent of trees that die and the cost tween. The memory of which field Rodger and Samantha Jany’s four- the focus on celebration. Strolling Cane Hunt for children 7 and under of mowing, herbicides, insect gets tended when with what is a year-old son steps up to the large the acres of perfectly groomed Saturday, December 1, 11 a.m.; sprays, and irrigation. Then come feat of ingrained memory. aluminum wrapping cylinder. Just spruce, white pine, and fir, families rain/snow date, Sunday, December the taxes. Jany also pays one full “A tractor trundles along the as the tree slides through he yanks select the perfect shape and size, 2. Kids crafts, coloring activities, time worker, four seasonal roadway at 18 miles per hour,” at the white nylon netting and fas- and return to choose from the lav- haybale maze, pedal tractor/cart planters, plus 15 Yuletide trimmers notes Rodger. “You cannot believe tens it around the top of the tree. ish array of ornaments within the area. and sales people. That doesn’t how much time is spent in trans- Dad watches. The next generation store. Santa visits 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. De- count the cost of Jany’s and his portation.” He estimates that if all is well on its way to taking on the Most buyers select a tree be- cember 1 and 2; 8 (starting at 1pm), wife’s ceaseless labor. his father’s holdings were picked family tradition. tween six and eight feet. You can 9; and 15 and 16. All kids activities All of these farm chores demand up and dropped in the Midwest in get a nice fresh-cut Blue Spruce for $5/child, children 2 and under free. costly equipment. The Simonson one big clump, the farm would A Farmer’s Work $68, or cut any fir over seven feet Free hayrides (weather permit- Christmas tree farm has more than double its yield for the same for $60. ting), first ride 10 a.m., last leaving $100,000 tied up in farm machin- amount of work. hink Christmas tree agriculture “This weekend a fellow bought at 3:30 p.m. Glen’s Grillin’ & ery and several thousand in mainte- Most of these landlords are cor- is the lazy-man’s way of farm- and cut the largest tree I’ve ever T Chillin’ will be at the Cranbury nance. For Rodger’s father, Steve porate owners, which brings forth ing? Think you might want to grab sold,” says Jany. “It was at least 14 Neck Road Farm providing bar- Jany, farming his 2,000 acres in an- another challenge for the farmer. a quick tax credit and while you feet. I hope it’s an omen.” Since beque on Saturday, December 1. nually rotated soy beans and corn Corporations want to grow when just watch the trees grow? Well, every U-cut tree over seven feet ties up more than $1 million in times are good. They plan for it. see if you’re up to the non-stop Simonson Farms, www.si- costs only $60, this lavish Christ- equipment. That’s why they have this spare farm chores of the Janys. monsonfarms.com. 609-799-0140. NOVEMBER 30, 2012 THE NEWS 29 Student Hit By Car Assault. Officers responded to reports of an altercation between two employees at Target on Sun- 14-year-old WW-P student From The Police Blotter day, November 25. The victim re- was seriously injured when A ported that another employee was she was hit by a car on Southfield Damian Williams, 38, of Lex- An employee of Jacobus Phar- with possession of a controlled dropping boxes near him from a Road on Wednesday, November ington, S.C., was arrested on Sun- maceutical Company in Plainsboro dangerous substance in a vehicle. ladder and subsequently threw a 28. day, November 25, for DWI, after was the victim of theft on Friday, On Friday, November 23, the handheld scanner at him and Catherine Lee had just gotten he was involved in an accident on November 23. Someone allegedly driver and three passengers in a punched him in the face. off her school bus at the corner of College Road West. Police spoke stole his wallet from his work truck white Ford Mustang were arrested Southfield and Stonewall Drive at with both parties and determined while he was inside the building. Theft. A 57-year-old East following a traffic stop for failure around 4:30 p.m. when she was hit Williams to be at fault and intoxi- The wallet contained $1,200 in Windsor resident was the victim of to stop on Route 1. The driver, Ter- by a 2009 Honda driven by West cated. He was also charged with cash, credit cards, and personal theft at P.F. Chang’s restaurant in rell Reynolds, 19, of Ewing; and Windsor resident Rui Liao, 37. reckless driving, careless driving, documents. MarketFair on Tuesday, Novem- his passengers, Imair Cornish, 18, Lee suffered head and leg in- and making an unsafe lane change. ber 20. She reported to police that A Plainsboro firefighter’s hel- of West Trenton; Darryl Griffin, juries and was transpoted to Capi- she had accidentally left her keys Theft. A resident of Madison met was allegedly stolen from his 19, of Ewing; and a 17-year-old tal Health Medical Center in Tren- on a table, and they were gone Drive was the victim of theft dur- locker at the firehouse sometime from Ewing were found to be in ton. when she returned to retrieve them. ing the night of Saturday, Novem- between August 15 and October possession of marijuana and were The accident, which closed Their estimated value is $600. ber 17. The victim told police that 16. The estimated value of the hel- charged with possession of mari- parts of the roadway for nearly roughly $5,650 of jewelry was tak- met is $550. juana. Reynolds was also charged A resident of Hathaway Drive three hours, is under investigation en from a bedroom. reported the theft of $20,900 in A resident of Fox Run Drive re- with having a controlled dangerous by the West Windsor Police De- jewelry, a camera, and other per- An employee of Bristol-Myers ported to police on Tuesday, No- substance and an open alcohol con- partment and the Mercer County sonal items from her home be- Squibb was the victim of theft on vember 27, that his TV and remote tainer in a motor vehicle. Prosecutor’s Office. tween Wednesday, November 14, Tuesday, November 20. Someone were stolen sometime between and Saturday, November 17. Ac- removed a package containing 37 Sunday, November 11, and Mon- West Windsor Plainsboro cording to the victim, she saw box- Ben Franklin half dollars worth a day, November 26. Criminal Mischief. A witness Fraud. A resident of Hampshire es strewn around her room but did reported $530 from a communal in the Best Buy parking lot on Fri- Drive was the victim of fraud on Possession. Kalliopi Kalikas, not realize until several days later mail room. day, November 23, reported seeing Saturday, November 10. The resi- 24, of Clark, was arrested on Mon- that anything was missing. Police a woman use her key to scratch the dent reported that an unknown per- A resident of Windrows was the day, November 19, after being found no sign of forced entry. victim of theft early in the morning pulled over for speeding, having an driver’s side of a car. Police deter- son posing as a cable provider A McDonalds employee report- of Thursday, November 22. She inoperable headlight, and failing to mined that the woman had previ- asked for $300 to extend service, ed that $1,600 of U.S. currency was told police that $143 in cash had maintain a lane on Route 1. Ac- ously been involved in an alterca- which the victim provided via a stolen from the store safe between been stolen from her purse while cording to police, she was found to tion with the vehicle’s owner. Green Dot Money Pak. Saturday, November 17, and Mon- she was sleeping. have Adderall that was not pre- day, November 19. Disorderly Conduct. Michael scribed to her. She was charged Fretague, 54, of Gladstone, was ar- rested and charged with disorderly conduct on Thursday, November 15, at the University Medical Cen- ter of Princeton at Plainsboro after police responded to reports of an **WWPDC AUDITION NOTICE** irate patient. Fretague was alleged- ly yelling profanities at staff and threw his wallet at a staff member. The West Windsor Plainsboro Dance Company Criminal Mischief. Police re- sponded on Friday, November 16, will be holding auditions for to a report of a theft in the Westin Hotel parking lot. A work trailer “The Adventures of Snow White” had been burglarized and was missing roughly $9,230 of equip- ment. The trailer also sustained an estimated $200 worth of damage. Obstruction of Justice. Kahlieb Oglesby-Bey, 37, of Am- bler, Pa., was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice and hin- dering apprehension on Saturday, November 17. Oglesby-Bey al- legedly gave police a fake name af- ter he was pulled over on Route 1 for having an obstructed wind- shield. He was also issued sum- monses for driving while suspend- ed and failure to exhibit a drivers li- Day: Saturday – Dec. 8, 2012 cense. DWI. Police arrested Michael Location: The Dance Corner Laporta, 31, of Staten Island, after 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor responding to reports of a distur- bance in a lot at Ravens Crest Drive on Saturday, November 17. Lapor- Times: ta failed field sobriety tests after police determined he had allegedly Kindersteps (3yrs) ...... 1:15-1:30pm been drinking before he drove to the apartment complex. He was Pre-Ballet (4-5yrs) ...... 1:30-1:45pm charged with DWI and reckless driving. Pre-Tap (4-5yrs) ...... 1:45-2:00pm On Saturday, November 17, po- lice pulled over a Honda CRV for Tap (6 -10 yrs) ...... 2:00-2:15pm following too closely and making an unsafe lane change. The driver, Tap (11 & up) ...... 2:30-2:45pm Nageswara R. Karra, 44, of Ash- ford Drive in Plainsboro, was Jazz/Hip Hop (6-10yrs) ...... 3:00-3:15pm found to be intoxicated, and police charged him with DWI and reck- Jazz/Hip Hop (11 & up) ...... 3:30-3:45pm less driving. Carlton Burns, 24, of Rex, Ga., Ballet (6-10yrs) ...... 4:00-4:15pm was arrested on Friday, November 23, after being pulled over on Ballet (11 & up) ...... 4:15-4:30pm Route 1 for failing to maintain his lane. Police found Burns to be in- Snow White & Prince (12 & up)……….4:45-5:00pm toxicated and under the influence of marijuana. He was charged with Evil Queen (14 & up)………..…..………5:00-5:15pm

DWI, reckless driving, being an unlicensed driver, operating an un- Performance Dates: Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7, 2013 registered vehicle, maintenance of Rehearsals will be at The Dance Corner – Studio A lamps, failure to maintain a lane, and having an open alcoholic bev- If you have any questions or concerns please call (609)799-9677. erage in a motor vehicle. 30 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012 Monoprints in Many Colors

riscilla Snow Algava, an art Pteacher at West Windsor Arts Council, has a unique exhibit of clay monoprints on view at Plains- boro Public Library. The artist will be on hand to describe the printing process during a reception on Thursday, December 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening event will in- clude classical guitar music by young musician and West Wind- sor-Plainsboro student Andrew Marfitsin. Light refreshments will be provided. The show runs through Wednesday, January 2. Clay monoprints are prints that are pulled from a slab of wet clay, Monoprints: ‘Dancing in the Light’, above, and ‘Circles of Connec- using pure color pigments added to tion,’at right, by Priscilla Snow Algava. Both are part of an exhibit on clay slip (clay mixed with water). viewat Plainsboro Public Library through Wednesday, January 2. The result is multi-layered and vivid. Note cards, small works by the artist, and works from the exhi- bition will be for sale. texture suggest the breadth of pos- corporate and public collections in- their own meanings and go forth to Creative Playtime, Kindergarten “Color plays a crucial role in my sibilities each day presents.” cluding General Electric, IBM, live peaceably, be creative, branch Art Sampler, Family Creative art,” Algava says in a press release. An art specialist at South Vassar College, Newark Public Li- out and make connections, and en- Movement, Drama for Young “Color harmonies that are usually Brunswick High School from 1993 brary, and various private collec- ergetically contribute to restoring Children, and Family Yoga. Teens not seen in nature, or have been de- to 2011 and a Princeton resident, tions in the U.S., Argentina, balance to the world,” says Algava. may choose Digital Photography, Algava has taught art at DePauw Greece, Germany, Spain, and liberately altered, sometimes im- Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Multimedia Drawing, Cartoons University, Marist College, Mercer Switzerland. Among the awards part the idea of a dreamlike con- Library, 9 Van Doren Street. 609- and Illustrations, or some of the Community College, and at muse- she has received is a Geraldine sciousness, of fantasy worlds like 275-2897. www.lmxac.org/- adult classes. Adult classes include ums and institutions in the U.S. and Dodge Foundation Artist Fellow those of Chagall, Matisse, and Re- plainsboro. Watercolors, Intro to Printmaking, don. My aim is to create visual po- abroad. A graduate of Cornell Uni- Award and Best in Show, Print- Oil Painting Studio, and Sports ems that ask the viewer to imagine, versity, she completed her master’s making at Ellarslie Open XXV. There are classes for all ages at Photography. Visit www.- to wonder and wander along with degree at DePauw University. “My work reaches out to my West Windsor Arts Council and westwindsorartscenter.org or call me. These many layers of color and Algava’s work is represented in viewers who hopefully will find registration for winter classes is 609-716-1931 for information. open. Classes for children include

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Register. 7 Jersey Youth Ballet presents a ful- $15. 8 p.m. Singles Literati p.m. ly narrated version of the classic Divorce Recovery Seminar, ballet. $14. 7 p.m. Folk Music Poetry Circle, Lawrence Library, For Seniors Princeton Church of Christ, 33 Darrah Lane and Route 1, Work of the Weavers, Princeton River Road, Princeton, 609-581- Lawrence Township, 609-989- Computer Classes, West Wind- Dancing Folk Music Society, Christ Con- 3889. “Communication and Conflict 6920. www.mcl.org. Discussion of sor Senior Center, 271 Folk Dance, Princeton Folk gregation Church, 50 Walnut Resolution.” Free. 7:30 p.m. poetry of Constantine Cavafy. Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- Lane, Princeton, 609-799-0944. Register and pick up a packet of 609-799-9068. Digital pictures ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, $20. 8:15 p.m. Sports the selected poems. 7 p.m. lab. Register. $3. 10 a.m. 609-912-1272. www.princeton- Trenton Titans, Sun National folkdance.org. 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McCarter Theater for 7:30 p.m. Children’s program, menorah performance of “A Christmas Car- lighting, and more. 6 p.m. ol.” Register with McCarter at 609- 258-2787 with the code “Morven.” Food & Dining $65. 5:30 p.m. Nutrition Program, McCaffrey’s, A Christmas Carol, McCarter Southfield Shopping Center, West Theater, 91 University Place, Windsor, 215-750-7713. “Mindful Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.- Eating Every Day” by Jill Kwasny mccarter.org. Holiday classic by RD. Register to joan.tardy@- Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 7:30 mccaffreys.com. Free. 1:30 p.m. p.m. 32 THE NEWS NOVEMBER 30, 2012