WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters: Plainsboro Fire Truck Referendum 2 & PLAINSBORO HS South Bubble Construction Delayed 14 Village Center Zoning Amended in Plainsboro 17 South Girls’ Tennis County Champs 18 Police Reports 33 Classifieds 35 Trader Joe’s Comes to West Windsor 36 NEWS ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 NEXT ISSUE:OCTOBER 9 Sounding an Anthem for the Environment WW Council Rejects Morgan’s By Cara Latham Nonprofit Foundation Concept atriotism usually comes by Cara Latham Morgan kicked off the meeting hand-in-hand with volun- with a presentation, including re- he West Windsor Township search to support his idea. He said Pteering and service to the Council spent about four that Township Attorney Michael country, but two WW-P student hours during the township’s volunteers are taking patriotism to T Herbert’s concerns about the legal- earliest budget discussion on ity of having a government-spon- a different level in conjunction record to consider ideas for saving with the second-annual Greening sored nonprofit organization were costs in the upcoming 2010 munic- “resolvable.” of West Windsor (GroWW) envi- ipal budget. ronmental fair on Saturday, Octo- “This is all about reducing the Council members spent the burden,” Morgan said. “We can’t ber 3, at the West Windsor Com- most time examining a proposal by munity Farmers’ Market. afford these continuous increases Councilman Charles Morgan for a in taxes,” he said, adding that South senior Jennifer Sharma nonprofit community foundation and junior Sarah Yu are helping to 501(c)(3) organizations “have that he says proven track organize student musicians for a would have performance of the Green National records. Even helped raise ‘You need to hire some- modest effort Anthem, an environmental piece money from written by Julie Lyonn Lieberman, one; you’ve got to invest can reap signifi- corporate cant rewards.” cousin of GroWW chairwoman donors to help money to make money. Heidi Kleinman. I don’t think at this Morgan ar- cover the costs gues that the But that has not been the only of major pro- time and juncture, aspect of the fair in which the two An Environmental Clarion: Sarah Yu, left, and Jen- nonprofit orga- jects, such as that’s a place we all feel nization can have been involved. From volun- nifer Sharma are helping organize the Greening of the senior cen- teering at the West Windsor Farm- comfortable in going.’ bring in rev- West Windsor event on Saturday, October 3. ter expansion enues for West ers’ Market throughout the sum- and redevelop- mer, in order to promote the fair, to Windsor pur- ment. But the proposal was ulti- poses, and that it is possible for performing an energy audit on North. The girls also looked for members” to agree to participate in mately dropped by the council, High School South, and even plan- garage bands, similar to a group performing the piece, Sharma said. revenue to be be anticipated in the when Morgan motioned to take an township’s budget. He says that ning a future Garden Tour, the girls that played last year and wrote its In addition, the girls say that official vote of support for his idea, have been involved in a variety of own environmental music. Louise Haemmerle, the choir di- the township can use the money to but no one offered a second. offset costs associated with parks ways to help the GroWW event This is how both girls got in- rector at Grover Middle School, to “The fact is both of them have grow into an even larger communi- volved with the green national an- will have the choir perform the and recreation, facilities, such as said you need to hire someone, the police and senior resource cen- ty event. them. Naturally, the girls, both of green national anthem. you’ve got to invest money to As part of the Planning Commit- whom play violin in South’s or- Sharma and Yu say that student ter, and for the redevelopment make money,” Council President area. tee for the GroWW event, Sharma chestra, decided to perform the volunteering has already been part George Borek said about the pre- was given the task, along with a piece. “It’s the musician in us,” of the GroWW event, as students In demonstrating to council why senters. “I don’t think at this time creating the nonprofit community student at North, of organizing the says Sharma. manned the recycling center dur- and juncture, that’s a place we all music to be provided at the fair. Leiberman wrote the lyrics and ing last year’s fair, but they say foundation is legally acceptable, feel comfortable in going.” he pointed to IRS tax code, which She and Yu, however, have the scores for the anthem, which is they wanted to step up the efforts. Morgan had been pushing the worked on getting string players available for orchestra or chorus — At school, Sharma says she sees defined a “charitable contribution” idea during last budget season and as a contribution or gift for the use from South and choral groups from or both. “We’ve already gotten council members said they would the middle school level and from string players and a cappella group Continued on page 9 revisit the idea for the 2010 budget. Continued on page 12 DAY-BY-DAY INPLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR

For more event listings visit www.- Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Proof, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray princetoninfo.com. Bridge, Actors’ NET, 635 North Del- Theater, Princeton University, 609-258- morr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295- 1742. David Auburn drama. $12. 8 p.m. 3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Mark L. Violi’s historical drama about Trenton’s Art Friday Roebling family and their fight against Art Exhibit, South Brunswick Library, all odds to build the Brooklyn Bridge. 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junc- September 25 Chuck Donnelly and his real-life wife, tion, 732-329-4000. www.sbpl.info. Oil Kyla Marie Mostello, a West Windsor and Chinese painting exhibition by native, star as Washington and Emily Chang Wen-Tao features landscapes, School Sports Roebling. Through October 11. $20. 8 wild horses, fish boats, and playful pan- p.m. See story page 21. das. On view to October 6. 10 a.m. For WW-P school sports information, Having Our Say, Berlind Theater at the Art Exhibit, D&R Greenway, Preserva- call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. McCarter, 91 University Place, Prince- tion Place, Rosedale Road, 609-924- 5134, www.ww-p.org. ton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. 4646. www.drgreenway.org. Opening Drama by Emily Mann adapted from the North Girls Tennis. At Allentown. 4 p.m. reception for “Species on the Edge,” book by Sadie and Bessie Delany with prize winning art by fifth graders from South Boys Soccer. At Nottingham. 4 Amy Hill Hearth. $20 to $55. After hours each New Jersey county. Karen Wang p.m. party from the Ferry House, open bar, of West Windsor represents Mercer South Girls Soccer. Nottingham. 4 p.m. music, and prizes. $50 to $65. 8 p.m. County. On view to October 15. Regis- South Girls Tennis. At Hopewell Valley. Jekyll & Hyde, Kelsey Theater, Mercer ter. Free. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.- Continued on page 20 North Field Hockey. Rancocas. 4:30 kelseytheatre.net. Dark musical by p.m. Cheng/Ferrara Productions. $16. 8 p.m. North Girls Volleyball. Hunterdon Cen- Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Spar- Avenue of the Arts: West tral Regional. 5:30 p.m. row, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Play- Windsor Arts Council pre- South Girls Volleyball. Bridgewater- house, Front and Montgomery streets, sents visual arts throughout Raritan. 5:30 p.m. Trenton, 609-392-0766. Drama about Ethel Waters features Demetria Joyce MarketFair and the West Drama Bailey in the title role. $25. 8 p.m. Windsor Library on Satur- A Nice Family Gathering, Off-Broad- A View from the Bridge, Shakespeare day, September 26. ‘Agates,’ street Theater, 5 South Greenwood ’70, Kendall Hall, College of New Jer- right, a fiber art work by Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. sey, Ewing, 609-882-5979. www.- Carol Schepps of West Wind- www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy. shakespeare70.org. Arthur Miller’s trag- $27.50 to $29.50. 7 p.m. ic tale. $12. 8 p.m. sor, is part of the display. 2 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Joan Eisenberg Princeton Forrestal Village 609-951-8600 x110 Views & Opinions [email protected] www.JoanSells.com To the Editor: lished by the National Fire Protec- tion Association (NFPA) and be- Vote Yes on P’Boro ginning to reach a point where ex- Active Adult Opportunities pensive repairs — $11,000 in the Fire Equipment case of the pumper alone — will be West Windsor: 2 Bedroom, 2 full Bath home required to keep them ready and has a large eat-in Kitchen and an adjacent n Saturday, September 26, sunny breakfast area with a slider to the won- from 2 to 9 p.m., Plains- able to answer the call. derful expanded patio. The Living Room & It’s also important to remember Richard K. Rein Dining Room have a vaulted ceiling, bright boro voters will be asked to Editor and Publisher windows and neutral carpeting. The Family O that our fire risk profile will change vote on a proposal by the Board of Room features a fireplace and neutral décor. Cara Latham Fire Commissioners to replace two again as the University Medical The Master Bedroom has a deep coffered News Editor ceiling and two walk-in closets. Village Grande pieces of fire apparatus that are Center of Princeton at Plainsboro community is perfect for the young at heart moves to our township. It would be Lynn Miller 55+ active adult community, the wonderful more than 30 years old. clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor pools, I’m writing this letter to urge wrong to expect firefighters to pro- Community News Editor billiard room, card room and library. $299,900 tect a 21st-century, high-rise your support of this referendum. Brian McCarthy healthcare facility with 1970s South Brunswick: Plainsboro Township has 4 Bedroom + Study, equipment and technology, let Craig Terry 3 Bath home-Very upgraded and is priced changed drastically since 1977 Photography below current builder costs. Vaulted and when the pumper slated to be re- alone the homes and businesses Tray ceilings. Upgraded Kitchen with gran- REDUCED Vaughan Burton ite counters, all SS appliances including placed arrived here and since 1979 that are already here. double wall oven. Expanded ‘Greenhouse’ when the fire company purchased a Please cast a “yes” vote for your Production breakfast room. Recessed lighting, dramat- safety on Saturday, September 26. ic moldings, extensive hardwood flooring, used aerial ladder tower to protect Diana Joseph-Riley upgraded baths, Master bath with heated Thomas C. Healey Martha Moore flooring! This Active Adult Community offers the growing community of garden Account Representatives clubhouse, pool tennis, sauna steam room, apartments and office buildings of The writer is Safety Officer and $500,000 party room and much more! that era. Firefighting equipment a 20-year member of the Plains- Bill Sanservino and technology over those three boro Fire Company. This letter ex- Production Manager East Windsor: 3BR, 3 BA. Totally decades have also changed drasti- presses his personal opinions and upgraded home in the Active Adult cally. Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 Community of ‘The Riviera’. 1st Flr not those of the Plainsboro Fire Founding Production Adviser w/upgraded Hdwd flrs, MBR + These expenditures will have no Company or the Board of Commis- BR #2 on 1st flr. Kit w/granite ctrs. impact on township taxpayers. So, sioners, Plainsboro Fire District Euna Kwon Brossman 2 nd Flr w/3rd BR, full BA and loft. while a yes vote won’t cost you any Jack Florek, Bart Jackson Beautiful Clubhouse, walking trails, #1. close to shopping, major roadways more, a no vote might since fire ap- Pritha Dasgupta and commuter trains. $2,550 / Month paratus age is one component of Dismal Downtown Jennifer Bender the Insurance Service Office (ISO) Phyllis Spiegel formula for computing community Plainsboro: 2BR + Den, 2BA, Condo Caroline Calogero fire insurance ratings. n a beautiful early fall morn- located in the Active Adult Community ing, my wife and I decided to Contributing Writers of Princeton Windrows. This largest Beyond that, the trucks are now O enjoy the outdoors by riding our model features nicely appointed five years beyond the 25-year max- For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. Kitchen, LR with octagonal tray bikes into downtown Princeton UNDER CONTRACT imum fire apparatus life estab- Fax: 609-243-9020. ceiling, bright windows and French Dr Junction to eat breakfast. Along leading to private patio. 2nd BR E-mail: [email protected] & Den/3rd BR. The community offers Home Page: www.wwpinfo.com formal or informal dining rooms. Mail: Box 580, West Windsor 08550. $450,000 Many Amenities. The News welcomes letters. Mail them to Box 580, Physical Location: 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, West Windsor Call Joan Today for More Information or to see a Property! West Windsor 08550. Fax them to 609-243-9020. © 2009 by Richard K. Rein. Mobile: 609-306-1999 • Office: 609-951-8600 x110 Or E-mail them: [email protected]. DONNA LUCARELLI Anna Shulkina NJAR Million Dollar Club ‘98 - ‘00 Look Who’s NJAR Circle of Excellence ‘01 - ‘08; Gold Level ‘03 - ‘08

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Upon entering the Acme shopping what drives me to run for Township A Letter Makes center, we were greeted by weeds Council. I want to do good deeds and So Is Marti! and empty storefronts. It was a tru- and use my gifts to be valuable in he article, “Cell Tower Is- ly disheartening and depressing our community. I am proud to say Tsue Back at WW PB,” in morning. that I believe that my community the September 11 issue of the I’m sharing this experience be- goals are shared across the many News incorrectly identified cause I feel that we can do better. beautiful cultures represented in William Anderson (with an There is no reason why we need to West Windsor. Here are a few of “o”) of Howard Drive as mak- get in the car for a simple breakfast my goals: ing comments at a recent meeting of the West Windsor trip, but given our options that is Strengthen Education: The what we will do next time. Planning Board. In fact foundation for success in life. As a William Andersen (with an How can “less affluent” com- community, we need to challenge munities manage to create beauti- “e”) of Woodbury Court our schools and parents to help ele- spoke at the meeting. ful downtown spaces, while ours vate our school system to “best in remains pitiful? Adjusted for de- country” from “top 10 in state.” I mographics (per capita income grew up in a national top 20 school roads from becoming a congested etc.), I would venture to say that system. It gave me advantages in dumping ground for new develop- our downtown ranks among the Impeccable Timing! life, and I want the same for my son ment. This is the environment we worst in the state. and our community. live in. Why is there no urgency on the Martha “Marti” Schnurr part of our elected officials? Our Increase Community Volun- Becoming More Resourceful: Sales Associate for the Joan Eisenberg Team community is in deplorable condi- teerism and Support Communi- With the economy in the tank, it is Office: 609-951-8600 x174 • Cell: 609-865-0087 tion and immediate action needs to ty: Cultures and communities have also a moral imperative that we do E-mail: [email protected] be taken. If they spend half the en- long succeeded by helping each what we can to stop wasting your ergy addressing this issue that they other. It is how so many immigra- tax money. Princeton Borough re- did getting themselves re-elected, tion populations have become suc- cently cut new project spending we may actually get somewhere. cessful. The Community Action from $3.2 million to $1.65 million Greater Princeton James Maltese Resource Exchange (CARE) pro- in 2009 and had a 0 percent budget Individually Owned and Operated. Village Road West gram is about providing help to increase as well. 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Improving the environment, taxes, the township can increase Attorney, LLM in Taxation a time to forgive and ask for for- your taxes, dig deep into surplus, or giveness and a time to reflect on however, isn’t just about “going green.” We need to rescue the 571 become more efficient and re- 600 Alexander Road what is truly important in life. It is a sourceful. Becoming more effi- time when many of us do a check corridor between Wallace and Princeton Alexander roads, we need to help cient and resourceful is the best an- on our value system to ensure that swer. I have a long track record of 609-520-1010 we are doing good deeds and creat- residents keep cell towers out of their backyards, and we need to ing value in our lifetimes. Continued on following page www.pidgeonlaw.com keep Bear Brook and Vaughn

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Her illness raise awareness about this deadly Email: [email protected] Office: 609-750-4118 complished her mission: to have was fairly advanced for someone disease. The ribbon-tying effort is Cell: 609-577-6664 people ask questions about those who did not have any other symp- combined with a public relations ribbons so she can spread aware- toms, someone who faithfully went campaign throughout September 7 Alta Court, W.Windsor.NJ Gorgeous 5 bedroom 4 1/2 bath home ness about ovarian cancer. that also includes handing out liter- Open House Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 1:30-44:30pm in the prestigious Grande preserve in a cul-de-sac. Dramatic two story Shari, 49, the executive pastry ature on ovarian cancer to entrance foyer with upgraded chande- chef at Jasna Polana in Princeton, is ‘Women need to listen women’s groups and at community lier welcomes you into this spacious, a West Windsor resident, an ovari- events. bright, colonial home. Dining and to their bodies. 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I want with hardwood floors, and fireplace, upgraded with beautiful mantle, and a huge inspiration to her in her fight life.’ women to be able to get a good di- ceiling fan with lights. The spacious against the disease that has been agnosis, or go in with the ammuni- master suite has tray ceiling with fan called the “silent killer” because its tion of saying these are my symp- and lights. Master bedroom sitting area, walk-in closet with organizers, symptoms are usually so subtle that to the gynecologist every year. “I toms, we need to look at ovarian and sumptuous master bath w/ the cancer is often at an advanced just about fell right on the floor,” cancer more seriously.” whirlpool tub, dual sinks and corian tops. Hallway bath with sink and stage before it is diagnosed. recalls Shari. Her surgery followed For more information about the RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE corian tops. 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or Plainsboro resident Molly Fisch- FFriedman, pictured at right, being the victim in a minor accident caused by a dis- tracted driver who was talking on a cell phone turned into an idea for her Girl Scouts Silver Award project. The 15-year-old sophomore at High School North and her mother were not hurt in the minor collision last March, but Fisch- Friedman began researching the topic, in- cluding the state statutes and information from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety and got the idea to design and place signs around Plainsboro and West Windsor to remind drivers that it is against the law to talk on hand-held cell phones while driving. Fisch-Friedman designed the signs, ap- proached the Planning and Zoning boards of both towns and got approval to place the signs up in the two townships. This is espe- cially important as West Windsor, in partic- ular, has very stringent sign regulations that even affected the mayoral campaigns last May when both candidates were asked to re- ample, around the holidays. In Plainsboro, move their signs from certain areas in the Fisch-Friedman’s signs will be up until Sat- township. urday, September 26. Fisch-Friedman said she approached Fisch-Friedman — whose mother volun- West Windsor officials to determine the teers with String of Pearls Synagogue in proper procedure for placing her signs, Princeton, Youth Orchestra of Central Jer- which read, “It’s NJ Law: Hands on the sey, based in Plainsboro, and Girl Scouts Wheel, Not on the Phone.” “They said it was and whose father is the senior director of en- a great project, and I think they thought this vironmental health & safety for Siemens was a really good use of township sign Medical Solutions USA — says she had to space.” pick an issue in her community and find a In fact, they did, giving her permission to solution. “After I went through the accident, place the signs at intersections around town I didn’t want anyone to have to go through until September 24, as well as honoring her the trouble of having it happen to them,” she with a proclamation last month during a said. “It’s completely avoidable if you don’t Township Council meeting. Township offi- talk on your cell phone. This is more than cials also told her she could put the signs earning an award; it’s a personal issue to try back up during busy travel times — for ex- to help other people.” — by Cara Latham

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ivia C. Paoletti, 6, of Plains- Lboro, recently raised more than $100 for the Abruzzo Relief Fund to benefit people in the earthquake region in Italy. Over spring break, her plane landed in Italy just four hours after the earthquake that de- stroyed L’Aquila in the Abruzzo region. As she was touring she felt the aftershocks of the quake and met people who had lost family Rebecca Rogers members, friends, and homes. She wanted to help so she started draw- Sales Associate ing pictures of rainbows and hearts and selling them for $1 per draw- • Graduate Realtor Institute ing. • Accredited Buyer Representative Her father, Franco Paoletti, a native of Rome, teaches high • Certified Residential Specialist school science at Hightstown High School. Her mother, Lisa M. Car- Livia C. Paoletti, 6, of Plainsboro, pictured during a lucci, is a language teacher and ® consultant. recent visit to Italy, helped raise more than $100 for A first grade student at Town earthquake victims in the country. Center School, Livia had been to OF PRINCETON L’Aquila, the capital city of her the history books as being the first Births maternal great grandfather, on pre- voice of the Surge. With his added 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 vious visits to Italy. On a return trip responsibilities and the new ideas The University Medical Center this summer, there were temporary that he brings to the table, hockey at Princeton has announced the fol- Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 campsites housing displaced per- fans on the coast can look forward lowing births: www.rebeccarogers.com sons in the same areas where Livia to outstanding broadcasts for the Daughters were born to Plains- had once played in the fountains team’s inaugural season.” boro residents Swarnagowri De- and run on the grass. “Unfortunate- Skodnick graduated from St. vanahally, September 2; Kiruthi- ly without a lot of inconvenience, Lawrence University, Class of ga Palanisamy and Vijayabaskar you could not get there,” says her 2002, with a degree in Canadian Kannappan, September 8; Mau- mother. “It was sad because there studies and history. A West Wind- reen and Brandon McPartlan, CONSIDERING A were tents at the bottom of a beau- sor native, he has worked with the September 9; Suneeta Uppala and tiful mountain. It was early Buffalo Sabres, the Johnstown Srinivasa Mandadapu, Septem- REAL ESTATE CAREER? evening and already the tempera- Chiefs, and the Mississippi Sea ber 14; and Kara and Dan De tures were dropping. We wondered Wolves. Rose, September 17. Part Time how the people would live there A son was born to Plainsboro when it really got cold.” Art on the Wall resident Kezia Kabugho, Septem- Full Time They family also toured other ber 1. Agents Needed parts of Italy including Milan, Flo- West Windsor-Plainsboro A daughter was born to West rence, Rome, Loreto, Stresa, and School District presents the art- Windsor residents Krista and Ascoli Piceno. work of students from the previous Steven Hackett, September 4. For Busy Office At this time Livia has too many school year in the annual school Sons were born to West Wind- Free Seminars Tuesday and Thursday pictures on backorder but dona- calendar. Sam Stevens, now a fifth sor residents Courtney and An- Evenings or Private Appointment tions may be made directly to TD grade student, has his “Hands on drew Paden, August 28; and Bank, Legacy Commerce Bank, Expression” on the cover. The in- Stephanie M. and Edward J. Call 609-683-5000 Washington, DC, to credit account side front cover features the art of Wiston, September 10. 3980085603, with ABA routing Stephanie Pisabaj, “Tree of for an Appointment 054001725, for credit to Abruzzo Life;” Nikita Patel, “Mexican Deaths Relief Fund, 1860 19th Street, Folk Art;” Melody Zhou, “No Ob- NW, Washington, DC 20009 jectives;” Tara Sabbineni, “But- Edward Austin Doren, 59, of terflies;” Allison Duane, “Land- Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, died Musical Notes scape;” and Nikitha Gadangi, August 31. Survivors include a Starry Night.” brother and sister-in-law, Philip Alan Cohen, a graduate of High The months include the follow- and Cynthia Doren of West Wind- School South, Class of 2001, re- ing art and artists: September, sor. Donations may be made to Na- Abrams, Hutchinson leases his new CD, “Eat the Nikolai Styrkas, “Square Man;” tional Public Radio. & Associates Peace,” on Tuesday, November 3 October, Megumi Arima, “Fall William “Billy” B. Huston, (Election Day). A member of the 64 Princeton Hightstown Rd Gloria Hutchinson, Still Life;” November, Harrison Jr., 26, of Chino Valley, Arizona, Family Junction Band, Cohen, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Owner/Realtor Associate; Washuta, “The Landscape;” De- died September 3. A graduate of known as the Alan Cohen Experi- Richard Abrams, cember, Chelsea Rich, “Giving Princeton High School, he was 609-683-5000 Broker/Owner. ence, presents an eclectic selection Bear;” January, Jennifer Birk- owner and proprietor of Huston of music and subject matter. “The land, “Winter Landscape;” Febru- Publications, a licensed private pi- album pays homage to the great ary, Brisa Cully, “Pink Flowers;” lot, and scuba dive master. sounds of Southern rock,” says Co- March, Alexandra Hendry, Survivors include his wife, Jen- hen. “Each song is about a different “Green;” April, Holly Beske, nifer Protinick Huston, West character or story.” ENROLLING FOR “Printmaking Collage;” May, Windsor-Plainsboro High School, His videos, “Elephant” and Rishita Ravindran, “Van Gogh;” Class of 2000; and his father-in- ALL PROGRAMS “The Obama Groove,” have been June, William Henry May, “Go- law and mother-in-law, Mickey viewed thousands of times on ing in Circles;” July, Anna Shi, and Linda Protinick of Plainsboro. 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Continued from preceding page Captain Stephen G. Stamler, ical Gardens, 200th Street and Kaz- Sunday services at 8 a.m., 9.30 a.m., and 11.15 a.m. 44, of Warren died September 11 in imiroff Boulevard, Bronx, NY Church school and staffed nursery at 9.30 a.m. Survivors include his wife, Don- Summit. He served as the captain 10458. with the Berkeley Heights Police Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., Healing Service na Spencer Daniels; his sons and Thomas John Calicchio, 62, Department. Survivors include his Tuesdays at 10.30 a m., Meditation Group daughters-in-law, Christopher and died September 19. Services were brother Gary of Plainsboro. Dona- Eleanor “Ellie” Daniels and Shawn held at Queenship of Mary Church tions may be made to the Stamler and Mary Daniels; his sister and in Plainsboro. Survivors include Children’s College Fund; c/o M.L. brother-in-law, Betty and Winfred his wife Anita; children, Thomas, 100 Somerset Corporate Boule- Eugene Herr; and seven grandchil- Jessica, and Jillian; and siblings, vard, Bridgewater 08807. dren. Donations may be made to John, Caroline, and Lola. Dona- the Princeton HealthCare System Loretta Farrell, 95, of East tions may be made to the American Foundation, 253 Witherspoon Brunswick died September 13 in Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Street, Princeton 08540. Cranbury. Survivors include a Robbinsville, NJ 08691-4183. daughter, Gloria Dwyer of West Richard E. Snyder, 77, of Renate Massaker, 77, of Toms Windsor. Donations may be made South River died September 4 in River died September 20 in Toms to St. Vincent DePaul Societies, Holmdel. Survivors include grand- River. Born in Germany, she lived c/o St. Bartholomew Roman son, Alfred Snyder of Plainsboro. in Morristown and Mantoloking Catholic Church, 460 Ryders Lane, Donations may be made to the before moving to Toms River 30 East Brunswick 08816. American Cancer Society, 20 Mer- years ago. She was a homemaker cer Street, Hackensack 07601. The Reverend David C. Gaise, and wife to her former husband Theda Lickert Ragone, 91, of 97, died September 13 in Lake Ka- John Nevers and late husband Ed- East Brunswick died September 4, trine, New York. Survivors include ward Massaker. Survivors include at the Elms of Cranbury. Survivors her niece, Jan Loughran, and her her son and daughter-in-law, John include son and daughter-in-law, husband Christopher, of West Nevers Sr. and Adriana Silva-Nev- Gary A. and Diane Ragone of West Windsor. Donations may be made ers of West Windsor. to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104 Windsor. Erwin J. Mann, 90, of West Wurts Street, Kingston, NY 12401, Windsor died September 22 at or Wagner College, One Campus home. Born in Nanticoke, Pennsyl- Road, Staten Island, NY 10301. vania, he was a longtime Trenton Doris A. Moore, 88, of Mer- resident. cerville died September 13. Sur- Survivors include a daughter, vivors include her son and daugh- Shelley Mann of Manalapan; sons ter-in-law, James and Sandra and daughter-in-law, Morris Mann Moore of West Windsor; and of Plainsboro, and Steven and Lau- grandson, Justin Moore of Boze- ren Mann of West Windsor; grand- man, Montana. Donations may be sons, Jeremy and David Mann; and made to Martin House, 794 East great grandchildren, Andrew and State Street, Box 1025, Trenton Alexa. 08606. Services were held at Congrega- James Byrne Taylor, 41, of tion Beth Chaim. The period of Sept. 26, 2009 Huntsville, Alabama died Septem- mourning will be observed at the ber 16. Survivors include an aunt home of Steven and Lauren Mann. and uncle, Kay and David Scott of Donations may be made to Nation- Plainsboro. Donations may be al Parkinsons Foundation, 1501 made to Huntsville Botanical Gar- NW 9th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136. dens, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Ferdinand Wagner, 92, of SW, Huntsville, AL 35805. Trenton died September 22 in Gertrude “Babe” McSpiritt, Philadelphia, PA. Survivors in- 90, died September 19, in Merwick clude a son and daughter-in-law, Nursing Home in Princeton. Born David and Karen Wagner of West in Jersey City, she was a former Windsor. Funeral services are Fri- resident of the Bronx, and then day, September 25, at 10:30 a.m., Hightstown. She served in the at the Buklad Yardville Memorial WACS during World War II. Chapel, 30 Yardville-Allentown Survivors include son and Road, Yardville, with a Mass of daughter-in-law, Girard and Shari; Christian Burial celebrated at 11 and grandchildren Steven, Gillian, a.m. in St. Raphael’s Church in and Matthew, all of West Windsor. Hamilton. Burial will follow in Donations may be made to the Of- North Crosswicks Cemetery in fice of Planned Giving, NY Botan- Crosswicks. SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 9 Beth Feehan, co-founder of the GroWW West Windsor Community Farm- Green Anthem Lyrics Continued from page 1 ers’ Market, who put her in touch by Julie Lyonn Lieberman with GroWW organizers. Yu vol- Fields of green that the sustainable message being unteered at last year’s event, help- Hair Plus ing to collect recyclables brought Waves of blue spread around the community has Once so pure THE SALON already begun to have an impact — in by the community. Once so new HAIR, NAIL & SKIN CARE students will tell their peers not to In addition to that, she received a throw recyclables in the garbage grant from the National Environ- This is the planet WEST WINDSOR cans during lunch, for example. mental Education Foundation, half Sacred and true 609-897-0400 “You can see the environmental of which allowed her to perform an This is the planet Southfield Center, Princeton-Hightstown Road OPEN 7 DAYS message just about everywhere,” energy audit at High School South. Calling you The other half was for an environ- said Sharma. “Those changes HAIR: design cutting & styling, color, high- & low-lighting, mental internship, and Yu joined we’re seeing in the younger gener- The earth feeds all custom waves; NAILS: manicures, pedicures, tips & wraps, ations are what we want to see in all the GroWW Planning Committee. Living things nail art, paraffin treatments; SKIN: facial & body waxing; make-up children,” Sharma said. Over the summer, she worked Big or small application & make-overs; facials. They also hope students’ parents with organizers to plan the event as On foot or wings will be inspired by their children’s well as promote it. The biggest part involved heading over to the This is the planet involvement. “I can’t go home and Sacred and true buy solar panels for my house, but Farmer’s Market on Saturdays throughout the summer to promote This is the planet my parents can,” Sharma said. Calling you In order to really emphasize the the upcoming fair. “Even if people message, however, the girls be- go every week to the Farmer’s One nation’s actions lieve turning it into music will help. Market, not all of them know about Affects us all “I would love it if we could pause GroWW,” she said. Everyone the fair and drag everyone to the One of the ways in which the Must heed this call stage,” during the performance of girls were able to get members of the community interested in the up- We now promise the green anthem, says Yu. From this day Plus, there is another reason the coming event was their idea to cre- ate a game called Environmental We will try to anthem makes sense, says Sharma. Change our ways “Just about any student could talk Jeopardy, based on the popular to you about the national anthem,” game show. They set up posters This is the planet she says. “We want it to be that with various categories and had Singing to us every student can talk about being younger participants pick values Thanks for your promise environmentally friendly.” and categories, such as recycling Thanks for your trust and waste collection. The girls have had a heavy in- www.greenanthem.org volvement with GroWW from the After a while, the girls say they nail & skin care studio get-go. Sharma, whose mother is realized that many residents in Est. 1986 West Windsor want to engage in also on the GroWW planning com- old items for proper disposal. more environmentally friendly • European facials with Yon-Ka products mittee, began participating last Yu said she was even more sur- 609-448-5666 lifestyles, but often do not know all • Manicures - spa, regular, French year by working on the planning prised when residents began asking • Pedicures - spa, regular, French Princeton Arms Center of the ways in which they can do so committee. for copies of the information to • Full sets of acrylic nails & fills West Windsor, NJ — and one of the goals of GroWW For Yu, her involvement began keep with them at all times. • Full sets of Light Concept gel nails & fills is to educate its residents. The girls with a high school club called Both girls are also excited that • Waxing - lip, brows, chin, legs, Open: Mon. - Fri. 9am-99pm began informing residents at the Community Problem Solving, the GroWW event has grown since arms, bikini, Brazilian Sat. 9am-44pm farmers’ market about these prac- which focuses on an issue affecting its inception last year, when there • Massage Therapy tices, including which items can be • Electrolysis the local community and aims to more than 60 exhibitors. This year, GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE solve it. Last year, the theme was to recycled and local places where www.evanailstudio.com green up the community. In the residents can take light bulbs, bat- process of her work here, she met teries, cell phones, tires and other Continued on following page

Lawrenceville : 609-750-9200 Hamilton : 609-631-0008 10 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 play music. She also takes dance who will be putting on exhibits and equipment at the fair to be distrib- can be used to water plants, as an Continued from preceding page lessons at Princeton Ballet School actively participating in educating uted to area organizations that pro- emergency water supply, or even and is involved in the science the population,” said Heidi Klein- vide athletic opportunities for un- as shower water. the Planning Committee already league and Waksman Student man, who chairs the fair. “That, to derprivileged children. Cleats and Meanwhile, South’s GREEN has 75 exhibitors, and the girls say Scholars program. me, is what I’m really excited equipment for baseball, football, CmPS team will continue its in- that number will probably rise by Yu is also the concertmistress of about.” soccer, lacrosse, and basketball volvement in the fair by holding a the time the fair takes place. the South Philharmonia Orchestra “People are doing things on their will be collected. The group, which piggy bank activity craft, in which The girls are also involved in an and the secretary of the South Or- own in their individual homes” that formed last spring, successfully ran children are welcome to transform offshoot of the fair that GroWW or- chestra Council. She has been in are sustainable, Kleinman said, a food drive for the Plainsboro yogurt containers into creative and ganizers are already targeting for the CJMEA regional and NJ all- “but they’re not necessarily sure Pantry and Home Front that col- artistic piggy banks. At this exhib- next year — a community garden state orchestra since seventh grade which businesses they can choose lected more than 1,000 non-perish- it, the team will also be distributing tour. Sharma and Yu say they hope and has recently received with dis- from that might support their own able items. The group is currently recycling bins to West Windsor to incorporate the community gar- tinction the Associated Board of personal commitment.” She says looking for additional ways to help residents with a proof of address. den at Dutch Neck Middle School, the Royal Schools of Music degree she hopes the fair will make it easi- in the community, including work- The commitment to recycling which is maintained by teachers in music performance. er for them to get this information. ing with the Bike Alliance and co- was the initial effort that led to the and students, in addition to the res- Sponsored by the township, the ordinating a mittens/gloves drive GroWW fair from the very begin- idential and other gardens around Sustainability fair is hosted by the farmers’ mar- in the late fall. ning, says Kleinman. Even though town. The girls also say they hope ket, West Windsor Environmental At Grover Middle School, the the population in the township is to get the West Windsor Bicycle Keeps GroWWing Commission, Friends of West Environmental Club, led by Leslie rising, the amount of collected re- and Pedestrian Alliance involved Windsor Open Space (FOW- cycling is down. Kleinman says and perhaps turn it into a biking n Saturday, October 3, people WOS), the West Windsor Arts that through talking to people, what event. The girls say organizers are Owill notice that they are not Council, and the West Windsor Bi- she learned was that eventually, the targeting July, 2010, for the event. alone in their support of green ini- cycle and Pedestrian Alliance. Environmental fair or- recycling containers provided to Sharma, whose mother formerly tiatives. Since the Greening of During the event, exhibitors will ganizers say that this residents break, and residents do worked in the advertising industry West Windsor (GroWW) environ- line up on tables throughout the year’s event will feature not know how to replace them, so and whose father owns an IT com- mental fair was held for the first parking lot to provide environmen- more presentations and they stop recycling. “They are free, pany, moved to West Windsor in time last year, organizers of the tal information and describe their and we will be giving them out to 2004 from Pittsburgh as a result of event say that there will be more particular approaches to curb ad- more exhibits. registered West Windsor resi- her father’s career. In addition to presentations, more exhibits, and verse climate change, reduce dents,” Kleinman says. She also her involvement with GroWW, more activities geared toward pro- greenhouse gas, minimize solid said that the more the town recy- Sharma volunteers for a blood dri- moting sustainable goals and waste, and limit the negative envi- Bush, will have a table at the fair to cles, the more the state pays back to ve held at the Plainsboro library showcasing the township’s envi- ronmental impacts of everyday administer a “Fifteen Ways to Go the township to offset garbage and with Amnesty International. ronmental efforts to date. life. Green” pledge, in which visitors costs. “In order to save, we need to She also participates in the Acade- And the organizers hope to con- Dutch Neck students will have a commit to being environmentally increase recycling,” she said. “As mic Decathlon as well as the Waks- tinue expanding. Attendees at the display about their school’s Com- friendly. In addition, the club will people learn about that collection, man Student Scholars Program, fair, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at munity garden, as well as a sample have a recycling game to promote they can equate it to their taxes.” science competition, science club, the West Windsor Community of the produce. The Enviro-Kids recycling as a beneficial activity. South’s Environmental Club and orchestra. She is so mindful of Farmers’ Market at Vaughn Drive from Millstone River School will The club will also be selling pencils will be promoting awareness about her impact on the environment that off Alexander Road, will particu- be presenting their own green pro- made from recycled newspapers green opportunities in West Wind- she chooses to bike to school larly notice students’ contribu- jects, including the Tree Project — and will describe their efforts to sor, and music groups from both everyday. tions. Students from all parts of the through which the students raised save the environment with posters high schools will be providing on- Yu, whose mother is a scientist community, including the high enough money to plant 10,000 they created. stage entertainment at the fair, in- and whose father is a computer en- schools, middle schools, and ele- trees in India — the Mechanical cluding the Green Anthem, a com- gineer, moved to Plainsboro in mentary schools, as well as the Boy Pencil project, a Trash to Treasure ounica Chitrapu, a freshman position by Julie Lyonn Lieber- third grade from Texas, also as a re- and Girls Scouts, will be participat- art show, and the Enviro Stations Mat North, will explain how man. Both orchestral and vocal stu- sult of her parents’ jobs. In addition ing this year. fair. rain barrels can be used to conserve dents will be performing the an- to playing the violin, she also plays “The largest sector of increase is Meanwhile, Community Middle water, as rain water, in many cases, them (see story, page 1). the piano, and she and one of her from our own personal citizens and School’s “Athletes for Action” is cleaner and less corrosive on The Boy Scouts, meanwhile, led friends, who plays the viola, visit the groups that they run, and the community service group will be plumbing than filtered water, and by Tony Vinci, will be holding an senior citizen living facilities to commitment of the school groups collecting gently used sports exhibit that explains the benefits of SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 11 composting for the environment, to collect portable rechargeable homes, and the community. Girl batteries and cell phones, gently- Scout Troop 70600 will describe used clothing and small household GroWW Exhibitors County & State Government Officials: Assembly- their efforts in clearing and mark- goods, documents for shredding, woman Linda Greenstein, State Senator Bill Baroni, West Windsor Exhibitors: West Windsor Govern- Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. ing trails at the Rogers Preserve last electronics, eyeglasses and gently ment, West Windsor Arts Council, West Windsor Bicy- year and will use a trail map to in- used sports equipment. Business /Non-profit Exhibitors/Other Govern- cle & Pedestrian Alliance, West Windsor Environmen- ment Agencies: A J Perri, A W Martin, Arbonne Inter- form visitors about all of the trails When the battery can no longer tal Commission, Friends of West Windsor Open national, BP Solar, BioNova Natural Pools, Bridge available to them at the Rogers Pre- hold a charge, it can and should be Space, Boy Scouts, Community Middle School Ath- Cleaners, Go R.I.S.E. Up, greendesign, Healthy You serve. In addition, they will be recycled, stated a press release letes for Action, Dutch Neck Community Garden, Girl Healthier Planet, Kyle Paul Van Dyke, Architecture, Scouts, Grover Middle School Environmental Club, handing out seeds on paper, ready from GroWW. Batteries collected Lawrenceville Ford Lincoln Mercury, Master Garden- Millstone River School Enviro-Kids, Penguin Peoples ers of Mercer County, Mercer County Improvement for planting. will be recycled through the Club. Authority, Mercer County Soil Conservation District, In addition to all of the student Rechargeable Battery Recycling Also West Windsor Division of Recreation & Parks, Mythic Paint, New Jersey American Water, NJ exhibitors, there will be many more Corporation. Wet cell (car/motor- West Windsor Community Garden, West Windsor Di- Audubon Society/Plainsboro Preserve, NJ Environ- venues for healthy lunch choices, cycle) batteries will not be collect- vision of Health, West Windsor Emergency Services, mental Lobby/Environmental Education Fund, Olivine, and new vendors with innovative ed. West Windsor Library, West Windsor Lions Club, West PNC Bank, Princeton Environmental Film Festival, Windsor Police, West Windsor Public Works Depart- Project Porchlight, PuraTerra, R.A. McCoy Horticultur- ideas. For example, one company, In addition to batteries, residents ment, West Windsor Redevelopment, West Windsor al Services, The Robot Authority, Ronni Hock Garden called Natural Pools, is a pool com- can also bring their documents and Shade Tree Commission, High School North Enviro & Landscape, Simply Living Healthy, Smart Center pany that installs swimming pools manila folders to be shredded at the Club, High School South Environmental Club, High Cherry Hill, Studio Green design Center, Tindall & consisting of a deep end in which fair, and paper clips, staples, and School South GREEN Club, and WW-P Community Ranson Plumbing Heating & Cooling, We Are Boost. Education people swim and a shallow end in rubber bands may be left on the which they place plants, with the documents. The township, with idea that the plants are cleaning the funding from the NJ Clean Com- bling journey to explore the global Schenck Farmstead, to highlight Girl Scouts: Recycling games, water, Kleinman says. munities Council, has arranged for consequences of corporate market- the town’s diverse environment. give away seeds on paper, ready for In addition, Kleinman says that a shredding truck at the fair. ing of water. “In diverse communi- The organizing committee is planting. more Leadership in Energy and The township’s Department of ties in Latin America and Asia, the hoping people will nominate their Grover Middle School Environ- Environmental Design (LEED)- Public Works will be collecting privatisation of water supplies has neighbors’ gardens or volunteer mental Club: Recycling game. certified home contractors will be used electronics including CPUs, led to prices for safe drinking water their own to be included. And orga- Penguin Peoples Club: Catapult available at the fair, as well as BP modems, printers, keyboards, that in effect cut off access to large nizers hope that the tour would in- game. Solar. And various governmental mouses, fax machines, copiers, cir- groups of the poor,” a press release clude public and private buildings officials from the local, county, cuit boards, televisions, monitors, stated. “Closer to home, in the US, that exemplify sustainable building WW-P Community Education: and state level, as well as various scanners, electrical wire, stereo the somewhat dubious demand for practices and energy conservation, Give-away potted plants. other groups, will also be on hand equipment, laptops and laptop pe- bottled water generates waste for like the design of the Senior Cen- WW-P High School North Envi- to discuss green initiatives and ripherals, phones, telecommunica- landfills and transforms public re- ter’s expansion project, which in- ro Club: Recycling game. show their displays. tions, networking equipment, sources from remote communities cludes new solar collectors. WW-P High School South Envi- Master Gardeners of Mercer VCRs and camera equipment. Pub- into corporate thirst-quenchers for For the spring, GroWW orga- ronmental Club: Model house ac- County will have a bug display, lic Works will also have additional the masses.” nizers are also exploring the idea of tivity. with magnifying glasses available yellow and green recycling tubs for Presented by the West Windsor holding a “freecycle” event. The WW-P High School South to study the bugs. New Jersey West Windsor residents. Residents Arts Council, refreshments and idea is instead of throwing out a GREEN Club: Make a piggy bank Audubon Society Plainsboro Pre- should carry their driver’s license discussion will follow the film. The large item, like a piece of furniture, from yogurt containers. serve will have a live snake exhibit. as proof of residence. speaker, Steve Spayd, will bring a you post it on a website for some- Healthy You Healthier Planet will The Rescue Mission of Trenton local perspective to the global con- one to take and, essentially, reuse, Healthy You Healthier Planet: have an eco-friendly magic show at will collect gently used adult and cerns involving drinking water. As or recycle. Magic Show at 1:15 p.m., green 1:15 p.m. The group will also be children’s clothes and small house a hydrogeologist for the Depart- Kleinman says she hopes orga- products basket raffle. raffling a basket with more than wares. These will be distributed ment of Environmental Protection, nizers can put together a township- Master Gardeners of Mercer $2,000 in green products. Children free through their Emergency Ser- his specialty is well water pollution wide freecycle day so that residents County: Bug displays with magni- can make art mats from recycled vices program, or sold at their thrift and the effects of arsenic on water. can put items they no longer want fying glasses for children, compost plastic bags at the WW Arts Coun- store to benefit the mission. Also known as Farmer Steve, he is out onto their driveways for people display. cil tent, while the WW Bicycle & the purveyor of organic microwav- to take or buy. She says organizers Mercer County Improvement Pedestrian Alliance will have a rescription eyeglasses and non- able popcorn with no added fats, will be able to create a map and lists Authority: Give away little earth- Bike Rodeo. Pprescription sunglasses can be which he and his wife cultivate on of addresses “so that people who balls, recycling literature. Meanwhile, the West Windsor donated to the West Windsor Lions their farm in Ringoes. were interested in this would know Environmental Commission will Club for the Lions Recycle for This program is partly funded by where to drive around town,” she New Jersey American Water: help kids make bird feeders from Sight program. The collected the New Jersey State Council on said. “This is the West Windsor Give away pens, pencils, chip pinecones, peanut butter, and bird- glasses are cleaned and prepared the Arts through the Mercer Coun- version of a freecycle flea market.” clips, and pamphlets about con- seed, and the Friends of West for distribution in developing ty Cultural & Heritage Commis- serving water. Windsor Open Space will have a countries where eye care is often sion. The event is free with a sug- GroWWActivities Simply Living Healthy: Food “Save the Pumpkin Patch” bean unaffordable and inaccessible. gested contribution of $5. detective game, healthy food bas- bag toss game. And Simply Living GroWW organizers are working ket raffle. Other Events. When the West Windsor Bicycle & Pedes- Healthy, a health food counselor, to expand their events to include a GroWW Fair is over, events pro- trian Alliance: Bike Rodeo. NJ Audubon Society Plainsboro will have a food detective game, Garden Tour, in which the orga- moting its message are not. In the Preserve: Live snake exhibit. with a basket of healthy food and a nized walking or biking tour would West Windsor Environmental weekend following the event, a Project Porchlight: Give away basket of junk food, spurring con- connect public and private gardens Commission: Make bird-feeders movie called “Flow: For the Love compact fluorescent light bulbs. versation about what makes the within West Windsor. The tour with pine-cones, peanut butter and of Water” will be shown in the food in the healthy food basket route, organizers anticipate, would birdseed. The Robot Authority: Live ro- West Windsor Library on Satur- healthy. The Healthy Food basket conceivably pass by the West Boy Scouts: Composting. botic lawnmower demonstration. day, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. will be raffled at the end of the fair. Windsor Community Gardens, the On-stage entertainment by mu- The 2008 documentary film, di- Friends of West Windsor Open township’s Arboretum, Zaitz na- sic groups from the high schools Recycling Initiatives. The fair rected by Irena Salina, is described Space: “Save the Pumpkin Patch” ture trails, Millstone trails, and the and Grover Middle School. will also feature recycling stations as an awareness-raising, often trou- bean bag toss game.

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In New York, high property taxes around Mercer Continued from page 1 cluding a world-class aquarium revenues in a municipality’s bud- these organizations are raising bil- County, “it’s an even harder sell to with a marine education and re- get must be classified as one of a lions of dollars, and while West ask the residents of the town to give of a state, a possession of the Unit- search facility, a 110,000-sqaure few categories — surplus antici- Windsor’s budget is $36.5 million, more than they’re already paying.” ed States, or a political subdivision foot spherical theater, four major pated, miscellaneous revenues, re- “I don’t think it’s inconceivable Morgan pointed out organiza- of any of the foregoing, “but only if exhibit areas, and a gift shop and ceipts from delinquent taxes, and that we can’t chop off 10 percent of tions like United Way, which offer the contribution or gift is made ex- restaurant. Another separate ruling amounts raised by taxes to support the budget” with the funds raised a list of nonprofits with various ob- clusively for public purposes,” allowed a nonprofit organization to municipal budget appropriations. by the organization, Morgan said. jectives for which people can do- Morgan said, pointing to the public construct a 200-room hotel next to In this case, he suggested putting nate money, including to those in projects like the senior center and a convention center with a 200-car the revenue anticipated from the ollowing his presentation, Nan- their home towns. He said while he redevelopment area. parking garage, restaurant, bar, and nonprofit into the miscellaneous Fcy Kieling, a West Windsor worked at Prudential, employees And “charitable” gifts would in- retail shops. category. Anticipated revenues in resident and president and execu- were strongly encouraged to do- clude those that are used for “relief “The IRS said it was a permissi- that category have to be “known tive director of the Princeton Area nate a percentage of their salaries of the poor and distressed, or of the ble 501(c)(3) activity since it and regular sources” from sources Community Foundation, gave her to charitable organizations — al- underprivileged; advancement of would relieve the city and state “reasonably capable of anticipa- perspective on forming a nonprofit most in a mandated manner. If the religion; advancement of educa- tion.” community foundation. Kieling community foundation is in place, Morgan pointed to three exam- many of West Windsor’s residents tion or science; lessening the bur- ‘I don’t think it’s incon- told the council that there are about dens of government, and promo- ples of successful nonprofit com- 700 community foundations who have good-paying jobs would tion of social welfare by organiza- ceivable that we can munity organizations that were as- around the nation, with the “long be able to select it as an organiza- tions designed to accomplish any chop off 10 percent of sociated with government — the term goal of building endowment tion to which they could contribute of the above purposes.” the budget’with the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New funds to benefit a region.” part of their obligations. “If you’re York City, run by the office of She said she has led the Prince- not in the database, you’re not go- Focusing specifically on the fact funds raised by the no- that charitable gifts would include Mayor Michael Bloomberg; the ton organization for 15 years and ing to get any money,” he said. those that lessen the burden of gov- profit organization, Fund for Public Health in New has worked with hundreds of non- However, Kieling said she read ernment, Morgan pointed to fur- Morgan argued. York Inc., and the New York City profits in the region. “I share your reports that locally and nationally, ther IRS regulations in determin- Police Foundation Inc. excitement that we can attract extra contributions are down, especially ing whether an activity lessens the The mayor’s fund relies on peo- money into this township,” she given the economic recession, and burden of government. That de- governments from the burden of ple, foundations, and corporations said, pointing out that there are that large organizations are not en- pends on “whether the organiza- constructing, owning, and operat- to support projects in the arts, nonprofit organizations like the gaging in as much “arm-twisting” tion’s activities are activities that a ing a public arena,” he said. parks, education, and health, Mor- West Windsor Bicycle and Pedes- as they once did. Kieling also said government unit considers to be its “It works if there is an objective gan said, adding that it is overseen trian Alliance, Friends of West she was not a proponent of creating burdens, and whether the activities manifestation by West Windsor by Bloomberg and that the mem- Windsor Open Space, and the West more and more nonprofits, espe- actually lessen that burden,” Mor- that it considers the activities of the bers of its board are even appointed Windsor Education Foundation. cially since they require a lot of ad- gan explained. organization to be its burden, such by the mayor. The public health However, “the gifted income in- ministrative work. And whether those activities as a working relationship between fund was created by the city’s De- to these organizations is modest,” Councilman Kamal Khanna lessen the burden depends on the West Windsor and the organiza- partment of Health and Public Hy- she said. For the most part, these asked whether it is essential that interrelationship between the gov- tion, or the organization’s actual giene and also obtains financial donations come from West Wind- the government get involved. ernment unit and the organization, performance of activities that West support from the private sector, he sor residents, she said. “The act of “Philanthropy and government are he explained. “An organization’s Windsor treats as an integral part of explained. philanthropy in this town is not difficult bedfellows,” Kieling said. performance of activities that a its programs,” Morgan explained. The police foundation was the large.” “Locally, when the government government unit treats as an inte- Morgan also said there are three first municipal foundation of its She said the idea of creating a gets involved, the response is less gral part of its programs is evi- New Jersey laws that affect a po- type in the country, formed in community foundation “could be robust.” dence that the organization is less- tential 501(c)(3) organization — 1971. The fund supports NYPD an interesting undertaking, a diffi- Councilwoman Diane Ciccone ening the burdens of government,” the New Jersey Charitable and programs that the city cannot read- cult undertaking.” She said the on- said she was concerned that creat- he said. Registration Act, the New Jersey ily fund, Morgan said. ly robust organization locally ex- ing a community foundation would There was a private IRS ruling Nonprofit Corporation Act, and the At the conclusion of his presen- ists in Lawrence, the home to ETS siphon off money raised by all of in a case elsewhere that Morgan New Jersey Local Budget Law, the tation, Morgan argued his case. “If and the Lawrenceville School, the local community groups. “I shared as an example that allowed last of which has created concern you have a 501(c)(3) organization both of which make gifts to the don’t feel like we’re getting the with Herbert. and residents contributing regular- township in lieu of taxes. bang for our buck,” she said,

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ur comments SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 13 adding that she did not see a point school district — which divides the ministration’s budget until it’s giv- from the community and whether in what is currently the Alexander in asking taxpayers to shell out a cost to taxpayers between West en to council,” he said. new ideas are submitted. The items Road lot, on NJT property. few hundred dollars to only see it Windsor and Plainsboro based on Fewer than 10 residents turned on the list will become future items The recommendation followed end in a reduction of a penny off the the number of students each sends out for the meeting, but some of- on the agenda as time progresses. a supply-demand report which es- tax rate. to district schools — should be im- fered their opinions on the discus- timated that about 2,000 additional Kieling agreed, saying, “I think plemented. sion topics. RFP for Garage? spaces are needed for West Wind- dollars would be better spent trying “It’s absurd the West Windsor Andrew Hersh, who is running sor residents at the train station, out to make these organizations thrive taxpayers have to subsidize these for election against Ciccone, vol- fficials are targeting January of an overall 3,400 parking space than trying to start a community costs,” she said. She suggested the unteered himself as a consultant to Ofor sending out requests for increase. foundation.” council pass a resolution to urge work with the department heads in proposals for the construction of a “From our point of view, we be- lieve the Princeton, southbound Other Discussions. Council the legislature for a “fair solution to looking at areas to reduce costs. In parking garage at the Princeton side of the tracks is the prime loca- members also discussed nearly a this problem.” She offered to draw response to the concerns over the Junction train station, although the tion for a garage,” Lupo said. “That dozen other ideas during the meet- up the resolution and present it dur- Faulkner Act responsibilities in the timetable is not set in stone. would be in what we call the ing, including the zero-cent in- ing an upcoming meeting. council-mayor government, he Councilwoman Linda Geevers Alexander lot. There’s a couple of crease scenarios that have been Ciccone suggested asking said he felt it was “time for council said during the council’s Septem- different options as far as place- called for by council members over Princeton University, which also to start showing its independence.” ber 14 meeting that the West Wind- ment there. We would prefer it to the past few months. The surplus, has parts of its campus located He also suggested two ways in sor Parking Authority reported that go closer to the platform,” because as it relates to the township’s AAA which the council could cut costs that is the shortest walk from a bond rating, a controversial subject right off the bat. The first was ‘If the administration is commuter’s car to the platform, he in this past election, was also dis- through strategic sourcing of all ‘From our point of added. cussed. saying, ‘We’re going to services and operation and mainte- view, we believe the However, Mayor Shing-Fu Council members said they hold this much or take nance items of the town. He said Princeton, southbound Hsueh is emphasizing that town- wanted to be presented with differ- the township should go out and this out of the surplus,’ side of the tracks is the ship officials want to take precau- ent budget scenarios, the most im- look at its purchases and go I want to know why, tions and ensure any garage put on portant of which would be a budget through a bidding process or look prime location for a site follows the redevelopment with a zero percent increase, com- and include what basis at ways in which it can combine garage.’ plan. “In my conversation with NJ plete with data explaining which they used that they with other entities to obtain greater Transit, they already decided to put areas of the budget would have to purchasing power. He said that this came to that amount.’ this as a top priority,” he said. be cut to have that zero-percent in- could save 5 percent in the service New Jersey Transit wants to send “They are making sure we resolve crease. and operations and maintenance out a request for proposals for a the traffic circulation issues with Morgan also questioned costs. His second idea was with re- garage sometime in January, and the NJDOT. We want to make sure whether council members really within West Windsor borders, to gard to expenditures on new pro- Parking Authority Chairman Andy it’s not just garages; we want to in- got an explanation from the admin- increase the amount of money it jects. He referenced Princeton’s Lupo echoed the idea. clude mixed-use,” similar to that in istration about why the surplus is donates to the township each year budget, which had a zero percent However, “we haven’t been Princeton Borough, the mayor said. so important. He said the main pur- in lieu of taxes. She says she has increase. There, officials trimmed privy to it,” he says about the There a garage is being wrapped pose of the surplus is to protect heard the Princeton municipalities their capital spending budget from process. “They are talking to the around retail and restaurants. from surprises. He said he suspect- asking for an increase in the dona- $3.5 million down to $1.65 million township. They have been taking “We are working together to try ed the surplus was at a “very, very tion, but “I haven’t heard about by prioritizing spending. to us. All those things are in motion to make sure that before they send high level.” Morgan said he would West Windsor asking for them to “If we cut $1.6 million or $1.7 right now.” out an RFP, they follow the rede- just like administration to present up their contributions.” million out of what we’re spend- He says different parties in- velopment process,” Hsueh added. all of the contingencies for which Council members seemed to ing, that’s half the battle,” he said. volved have different ideas but that Hsueh also said he is going to the surplus could be used in order agree to look into asking the uni- Resident Bob Akens urged the he is hoping to see some progress have a meeting soon with the NJ to determine how much they would versity for more money. In the council to keep the pressure on and with the parking garage. “The Transit director. He hopes to set up like to keep. meantime, Geevers volunteered to get to the individual department Parking Authority made recom- a presentation in October for all of He also suggested the council have the resolution drafted in time heads. Regarding the council con- mendations to both the township the state agencies involved in the examine the exact amount of mon- for the council’s next meeting on cerns about overstepping the and NJ Transit, and NJ Transit is process “to make sure all of the ey that needs to remain in the bud- Tuesday, September 29. boundaries, Akens said, “Perhaps taking our recommendations and state agencies are all coming to- get to maintain various bond rat- Council also discussed doing an you can’t tell the mayor what to do, also using their own personnel to gether in support of our implemen- ings — from AAA down to A — energy audit, conserving energy but you can pass a formal resolu- come up with what they think the tation. It’s not just NJT and the just so the council can have the da- and shared services in order to re- tion” stating ahead of time that it best location would be.” Parking Authority. The township is ta before making its decisions. duce expenses, and Ciccone sug- will not approve a budget with any Last November, the Parking a redevelopment entity, and we Ciccone agreed, saying she gested creating a policy that states sort of increase, he said. Authority recommended that a want to make sure we’ve got every- wanted to see the data on all of the that as township appliances and CBorek said the administration parking garage be constructed on thing coordinated.” considerations. “If the administra- equipment get older, they should will look at the rest of the discus- the Alexander Road lot, with phas- January is “what we’re shooting tion is going up and saying, ‘We’re be replaced by more energy-effi- sion items and come back with re- ing of the rest of the parking im- for, but to get there, we have a lot of going to hold this much or take this cient items that could save money port. As for the council, Borek says provements to follow. The prime out of the surplus,’ I want to know in the long run. However, Geevers council members will wait about a spot is parallel to the tracks located Continued on following page why, and include what basis they expressed concern that holding the week to see if there is any feedback used that they came to that township to a strict policy could amount,” she said. hurt it if some of the energy-effi- Ciccone said she was “not sug- cient and more sustainable pur- gesting we drop down to an AA or chases were put off into the future, Please Join Dr. Roderick Kaufmann & an A, but I want to know why.” She when they might be cheaper. Mor- also said that she would like to see gan agreed, saying the problem the least amount of surplus that could be solved by including a would still leave the township with phrase “to the extent feasible” into whatever language is drafted. PrincetonPrinceton DermatologyDermatology AssociatesAssociates a AAA bond rating. “But are you confident you lose Ciccone also said she wanted to in Welcoming more than you save?” Morgan set up a task force to look into green asked. “What are we saving, what energy initiatives and to work with are we costing, and what are we administration to create an overall netting?” Khanna agreed to sit plan. Building on this, Khanna said down with Morgan and examine he wanted to create a task force that these numbers and data. would force the department heads Another area the council dis- to look at their budgets and see cussed was Councilwoman Linda what they can individually cut to Geevers’s idea to push state legis- reach a zero percent increase. lators to pass legislation to correct However, questions about coun- what she says is an unfair burden to cil overstepping its powers and in- West Windsor taxpayers, who terfering with those given to the ad- solely foot the bill for inspection ministration under the Faulkner and construction fees associated Act were raised. Khanna said he with expansion projects at any did not understand why something school located within township similar to the Citizens Finance Ad- borders, such as the community visory Committee in Princeton college and district schools. could not be established. Geevers Because West Windsor is the suggested, that it be a standing host community for the college and committee, rather than a task force. school district, it is required by Business Administrator Robert Dr.Dr. SolaSola ChoiChoi state law to pay for all of the fees Hary assured the council that the associated with construction and administration has heard the coun- Dr. Choi will be at our North Brunswick office. expansion. During the meeting, cil and that “our goals are the same Her specialty is dermatology. Geevers pointed to $65,485, that as as yours,” he said, adding that he of August, the township has had to was taking a lot of notes during the already waive this year. In 2007, meeting. “I’m getting a lot of good Please Call Today to Make Your Appointment with Dr. Choi. the number reached as high as ideas.” $255,000, and in 2008, it was also He said that he would not feel comfortable with other entities, over $200,000. 1950 State Hwy. 27 Geevers said that the county like a task force, examining the should pay for the fees, or that a budgets of the individual depart- North Brunswick, NJ 08902 system similar to that of the West ments, saying it was the mayor’s 732-297-8866 Windsor-Plainsboro Regional job to create the budget. “It’s ad- 14 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 ple are parking legally and that Delays on HS South Bubble Construction New Garage? people with a permit do have a Continued from preceding page place to park. That’s why we do by Cara Latham bubble. But officials argued that year to $192,676 for this year. have to go through this routine of because it is an air-supported struc- Shanok’s salary will increase to checking daily.” or the first time in a few ture, it could not support a sprin- $165,854, up from $160,245 last work to get done,” Hsueh added. “I years, students at High kler line. year. want to make sure that every single FSchool South returned from The state essentially decided The salary for these positions step we are taking will have the Sewers for Penn summer break and entered the new that a bubble was no longer a bub- changes every year, usually on Ju- support from the state, not only Lyle Road Homes? school year without construction ble, and that it has to meet addition- ly 1. But, state regulations require technically, but financially. First, underway. without solving the traffic circula- al rules. That added to the costs, but school boards to hold the hearing he Township Council weighed With all but one piece of the officials worked out a general every year. tion issues, nothing can be done. 2006 referendum construction pro- Traffic circulation is definitely a Tconcerns from about 20 Penn agreement. In the spring, officials The contract with Superinten- Lyle Road and Village Road West ject complete, officials are now estimated the bubble would be dent Victoria Kniewel was signed number one priority.” turning their attention to the one residents who do not have water completed by the end of June. in 2007 and is in place through and sewer hook-ups — some of item that has been experiencing de- Over the summer, however, no 2011. The board agreed to review New Online System lays — the bubble over South’s whom want the public sewers and work took place on the enclosure. Kniewel’s salary at the conclusion some of whom do not. Most do not swimming pool. Walsh reported that school offi- of each school year. at Train Station School board member Ellen want to be financially burdened ei- cials are continuing to meet with ther way. Walsh reported during the board’s AC Construction Corp. representa- fficials at the West Windsor September 15 meeting that the re- Enrollment Figures Parking Authority are target- The residents approached the tives because the project is “con- O council during the September 14 cent repaving of siderably be- ing January to roll-out with a new the South stu- ith two full weeks of the online system for payments and meeting after they had filled out a hind.” school year completed, offi- survey sent to them by the town- dent parking lot Despite delays, school She said W other issues associated with park- had been fin- cials have calculated new enroll- ing permits at the Princeton Junc- ship asking whether they wanted to officials say the new school officials ment figures for this year, although share the costs of having public ished for the be- were told that tion train station. ginning of the bubble over the South the figures will not be made official According to Parking Authority sewers installed as the township the new pool until next month. proceeds with an upcoming resur- school year. swimming pool should enclosure Chairman Andy Lupo, the authori- The board’s stu- According to Superintendent ty sent out a request for proposals facing of Penn Lyle Road. be ready in time for the would be deliv- Victoria Kniewel, who reported Although a majority of the re- dent representa- ered by Sep- and awarded a contract to Indi- tive from South winter season. the figures during the school anapolis-based T2 Systems, a sponses the township received tember 18 and board’s September 15 meeting, en- were votes against the installation even comment- that construc- parking technology solutions ed that many rollment is at 9,871, a 2 percent in- provider used by more than 300 or- of the sewers, some residents ar- tion would begin promptly after. crease over last year’s enrollment. gued there were gray areas the sur- students had been excited to be “They expect to have the enclosure ganizations in the nation and Cana- able to drive on the new parking lot At the elementary level, the dis- da. vey failed to address, most namely ready” before the opening of the trict unofficially has 4,278 stu- that residents who are opposed to pavement without having to avoid winter swimming season, Walsh “We’re looking at January to the pot holes and other conditions dents, while there are unofficially give the customers the ability to the sewers are against it because added. 5,593 secondary students — which they would have to pay into the that had existed prior to the work. Walsh also said that officials handle their transactions online,” But the pool enclosure issue include both middle and high said Lupo. “That will help them al- costs. Some residents argued that if continue to pressure the construc- school students. a deal could be worked out where loomed. The bubble over South’s tion crews about the work and that so when we try to change the per- swimming pool — an air-support- This past January, officials pre- mit system.” the financial detriment to the resi- they have already set up a contin- dicted that the enrollment had be- dents were not as severe, a majori- ed structure that is similar to a giant gency plan so that impact to the Right now, Lupo says, there are tarp supported by air, so that hot air gun to stabilize, and that they be- many cases in which a person will ty of the residents would be in fa- swim season can be avoided. lieved that since they were not ex- vor of the sewers. is blown into it — needs to be re- Meanwhile, Walsh reported that try to use the permit for multiple placed. The current bubble is the pecting any new residential devel- vehicles. In other cases, someone Penn Lyle Road resident Sharon the pool lining was replaced at opment — other than the 352 resi- Gladwin urged the council to con- third the district has had, and most North’s swimming pool and that may take his or her permit, but take bubbles have a lifespan of only 10 dential units approved for the for- a spouse’s car, but forget the per- sider an exception to its long- drain work was performed this mer Akselrad property on standing policy not to pay for years. summer. She also said there is mit is only good for one use. Rather The process to replace the pool Clarksville Road, known as West than the hang tag that is used now, neighborhood sewer projects using some ceiling work in the new the- Windsor Gardens, and the remain- taxpayer money. bubble began last March, when the ater being completed. the system will utilize a computer board awarded the bid to AC Con- der of the single-family Toll Broth- chip. “We can pick up the fact that She said that the 20 houses that struction Corp., of Woodbridge, ers units in West Windsor — com- you’re using the chip once, or if are in the proposed area are owned for $446,000 for the work. A total Superintendents’ ing into either township, the enroll- you’re using it twice, you would by families who have occupied the of eight other bidders, submitted Contracts Up ment numbers should begin to lev- get an infraction and get a ticket,” homes for multiple generations. bids ranging from $473,000 to el off after this year. he explained. She said she is the third generation $660,000. In January, officials reported Users would also be able to in her family to own her ranch ontracts for WW-P Schools then that enrollment for the 2008- home, which was built in 1965. The board then hashed out an is- Superintendent Victoria make their quarterly payments on- sue with state officials regarding C ’09 school year was the first time line, have a permit re-activated, She said the group of homes were Kniewel and Larry Shanok, the as- they had not seen significant in- individual houses that were built the state’s interpretation of the def- sistant superintendent for finance, and perform other transactions, inition of a temporary structure, creases in the number of students at eliminating the need for constant throughout the 1950s and ’60s and are up for approval on Tuesday, each school. are not part of any development. which the school district believed September 29, and they include mailings. the bubble to be, because it is tak- After the September 15 meet- “We’re hopeful we can get this Some of the homeowners already raises for both administrators. ing, Kniewel could not say how of- had to replace their septic system, en down during the warmer weath- The school board held a public off and running for the start of the er. Whether it should be considered ficials feel about the new enroll- year,” Lupo said. “It changes how “and other will have to do the same hearing on the revised contract ment numbers, or offer any analy- in the future,” Gladwin said. a new structure, or a rehabilitation terms and conditions on September we do enforcement. Contrary to of a current one, was at issue. The sis of them before the official num- popular belief, we don’t like giving Wes Mostello, who also lives on 15. If the contracts are approved, bers are reported in October, since Penn Lyle Road said he had voted state, in its feedback to the district, Kniewel’s salary will increase by tickets. We don’t benefit from tick- called for sprinkler lines inside the they are still preliminary. ets. We just want to make sure peo- against installing public sewers be- 3.5 percent — from $186,150 last cause he spent $20,000 to replace his septic system in the mid-1980s and was sure that his system would never fail. He said he does not want to pay for a sewer project that will Skey& not benefit him. However, he agreed with what other residents and officials were saying during Bhattacharya the meeting — that while the road is under construction, this may be Attorneys-at-Law the best and last opportunity to in- stall sewers for the residents of this At Skey & Bhattacharya, our mission is to represent you and manage area. your case through effective negotiation or litigation in order to resolve Because he paid for a septic sys- your difficulties in the most efficient way possible. With over 30 years tem when he bought his home in 1962 and because he already re- of experience, Skey & Bhattacharya understands the legal process placed it once, he said he feels he and has the knowledge necessary to predict likely results and avoid should not have to pay a third time. possibly expensive and needless litigation so that you can move He urged the township to look for ahead with your new life quickly and return to a sense of normalcy. grant money to cover the cost of the project or make some adjust- ‡ )DPLO\ 0DWULPRQLDO/DZ ment in the township’s budgeted ‡ 'LYRUFH 6HSDUDWLRQ expenses to cover the costs of the sewer project. ‡ 'RPHVWLF9LROHQFH “This inequity had come about ‡ &XVWRG\&KLOG6XSSRUW $OLPRQ\ as a result of constant neglect or ‡ 3UH1XSWLDO 3RVW1XSWLDO$JUHHPHQWV mismanagement,” he said. “It ‡ :LOOV7UXVWV (VWDWH3ODQQLQJ should have been done.” Mostello added that “there be some kind of equitable solution to everyone.” /DZUHQFH&RPPRQV6XLWH When there is a development %UXQVZLFN3LNH/DZUHQFHYLOOH1- that does not have sewer and water (609) 896-8100 service, the township’s policy is strictly “not to spend capital dol- www.sbfamilylaw.com lars doing that,” explained Busi- SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 15 ness Administrator Robert Hary. tem, but said that she did her own The township’s policy regard- research and found that many of WW Honors cense to Mac Acquisition LLC. ing public sewer installation is that the surveyed residents want sewer Mac Acquisition owns Maca- it, and subsequently, its taxpayers, and water but just do not want to Two Residents roni Grill and On the Border, will not foot the bill for sewer in- pay the cost. She said if more of which was formerly Charlie stallation in any development. them understood the issues and wo residents received procla- Brown’s. Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh Rather, township officials wait un- talked to township officials, there Tmations for their service — says the money collected from the til developers come in with site could be some kind of resolution to one for his work within the town- liquor license sale is going to be plans and can pay for the installa- the problem. She urged township ship and one for his work over- used for capital improvements tion of public sewers in areas in and officials to meet with residents be- seas — during the Township around town. “It’s more impor- around their developments, mean- fore making any final decisions. Council’s meeting on September tant to use that one-shot deal for ing that neighbors to those devel- Another Village Road West res- 14. capital improvements, infrastruc- opments would only have to pay ident said he, too, was a 49-year Ken Carlson, the former co- ture improvements,” than use the hook-up fees and other permitting township resident and said that of chair of the Bicycle and Pedestri- money to offset taxes and then costs associated with tying into the the 22 people who responded to the an Task Force from 2002 to De- have to make them up in the fol- newly developed sewers. survey, he was also one of the peo- cember, 2005 and the past presi- lowing year’s budget, he says. In other cases, the township has ple who voted against the project. dent of the volunteer organization before being deployed to Bagh- Grover Taxes Canceled. In paid the up-front costs for sewer “It’s not that I don’t want it,” he into which it evolved, was hon- dad, Iraq, in September, 2008. other business during the meet- projects and has had the residents said. “I’m retired. We’re in a reces- ored for his volunteer efforts until While in Baghdad, Applegate ing, the Township Council also who will benefit from the sewer in- sion. The stock market is lousy.” 2009. Carlson, a township resi- was a MP in the 50th Infantry approved the cancellation of stallation pay back the costs over a The primary factor is money, dent since 1993, has moved to Brigade Combat Team, where he 2009 taxes for Florence Grover, 10-year period, officials explained something that is an important is- Massachusetts to pursue an em- executed missions dealing with the widow of LeRoy “Pete” during the meeting. sue to a lot of the township’s resi- ployment opportunity. conducting detainee operations, Grover who died in January, with Hary said there is a procedure dents, he added. In January, 2006, the West convoy security, and operations whom she had lifetime rights to for residents to ask for public sew- Councilman Charles Morgan, Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian in area support. the property. ers, and in order for a sewer project who said he was approached by the Alliance was established to pro- “William’s love for his nation The farm, located at 348 Vil- to come to fruition, the township residents before the meeting, said mote bicycling and walking as is exemplified through his wife, lage Road East, was sold to West must get a majority of residents to that because the number of home- well as emphasizing access, edu- Esther, who shares her husband’s Windsor Township in 1995 with agree before it puts forth the up- owners in this island of land is so cation, mobility, and safety. Carl- strong love and appreciation to the Grovers maintaining life front costs. small, splitting the $250,000 cost son served as the new alliance’s these United States of America, rights to live in the house on the Hary said would translate president until February, 2009. and recognizes the sacrifice and property. From 1995 to 2008, the the concerns into an extreme- William R. Applegate, pic- courage that it took to serve his Grovers paid taxes, which ended from residents ly high price for tured above, a member of the country,” the proclamation states. ‘This inequity had come in December, 2008. Earlier this came after the each homeown- New Jersey Army National “The people of West Windsor about as a result of con- year, Mrs. Grover relinquished township was er to pay. He Guard, was also honored with a Township are genuinely indebted her life rights to live in the house awarded grant stant neglect or mis- asked whether proclamation. Applegate joined to such distinguishing individuals on the property and moved out of money from management. There be there was any the National Guard in 2005 after as William R. Applegate, who an- town. In 2009, the property taxes the Department special consid- receiving his bachelor’s degree swer the call to serve their coun- some kind of equitable would have been $4,312.26. of Transporta- eration that from Castleton State College and try, and he will forever be remem- solution to everyone.’ The farm has been a lasting tion for repair- could be taken was a member of the Burlington bered by gratitude by this town symbol of West Windsor’s agri- ing the road. for the develop- County Armory 1-114th Infantry, and by American people as a man cultural history and served as a The project in- ment. Charlie Company. who defends the nation he loves.” cludes roadway improvements to “First of all, you’re opening up He transferred to Fort Ben- catalyst for the township’s ag- Penn Lyle Road between the road — it’s insane not to do it ning, GA, and completed training Liquor License. In other busi- gressive farmland preservation Clarksville Road and New Village now,” Morgan said. He said the in June, 2005. In June, 2008, he ness during the September 14 efforts, which have led to the Road, which will include improved fact is that in the future, there is the left for training in El Paso, TX, meeting, the Township Council preservation of nearly 50 percent drainage, striping, signage, side- possibility that many of these sep- approved a $700,000 liquor li- of the township’s land. walk, curb, and pedestrian facili- tic systems will fail and will have ties. to be replaced. “I think these are re- Parking Ordinances ton Junction came into the town- creases members of the Township While the road project is under- al health issues, and we need to ship as a result of a builder’s reme- Council wanted to impose. Those way, and the road is disturbed, work the policy hard.” dy lawsuit and that the Supreme members who proposed the mea- arking rules in the Estates at Hary said the township has given He urged the council to negoti- Court had jurisdiction over the site sure argued that the salary increase Princeton Junction and Wind- the residents the opportunity to get ate a solution and questioned P plans, not the township. would cover expenses they in- sor Haven residential develop- sewers installed. So, the township whether the residents in this area Officials also said that the roads ments are about to change, as the sent out the same survey it has to could be considered a special ex- regulated in the ordinance were Township Council has passed two other developments (currently, a ception given their circumstances. those that had been turned over to ordinances that regulate parking in ‘We shouldn’t be ap- similar sewer project is underway Herbert said that extending the the township’s jurisdiction so far. each. at the Heatherfield development), payback period to more than 10 Officials said it is possible that proving blanket expens- The parking ordinances restrict and the response was that a majori- years might be doable, but making more of the roads will be regulated es. We need to get back parking in certain areas of each de- ty of residents were not in favor of an exception to the policy may car- for parking in the future, as more of velopment, in some cases to only to the travel expense replacing the sewers. Hary said ry legal consequences. In addition, them are turned over to the town- one side of the road, to allow for policy,’said Morgan. that about three of the residents had using taxpayer money could cause ship’s jurisdiction. Originally, emergency vehicles to pass more just upgraded their septic systems an uproar with owners in other res- emergency officials did not want easily through the narrow neigh- — which could cost upwards of idential developments that have there to be parking on any side of borhood roads. $20,000 — and did not want to had to pay for sewer installation. the roads in the development, but curred from taking care of town- In the first ordinance, changes spend more money collectively to But the most crucial point is that if township professionals understood ship business as part of the job. included restricting parking on the get the sewers. the township did decide to cover that there may be the need for more An offset of that discussion was east side of Casselberry Way, the The cost of the sewer project the costs, “I don’t think we can. It’s parking around the holidays or any a debate over the expense reim- odd-numbered side, from Ascot would be approximately $250,000, too much money.” other special occasions when resi- bursement process, which was ulti- Cresent to Hastings Lane; on the said Hary. If the majority did want Hary agreed, saying that “the dents might entertain guests. mately dropped — until now. Dur- interior of Nestlewood Way, also sewers, all of the residents in the capital costs associated with it are Therefore, Ward said, emergency ing the council’s September 14 on the odd-numbered side, for its area would split the cost. There not something we could support.” officials actually walked the streets meeting, Councilman Charles entire length; on Tree Swallow would also be additional costs for Complicating the issue is that to decide on which sides to prohib- Morgan found issue with what he Drive, on the north side, the even- each individual homeowner to then township officials wanted to have it parking. called a “blanket” $250 reimburse- numbered side, for its entire hook into the system. the issue resolved within a few ment voucher submitted by Mayor length; and on both sides of So if a majority of the home- weeks to avoid having to go back to Shing-Fu Hsueh, along with anoth- Wedgewood Court for that street’s Reimbursement owners did want public sewer ser- the DOT and ask for a deadline ex- er reimbursement for $14. entire length. vice and everyone collectively tension for the grant money. They Policy Resurfaces The small discussion caused a In the second ordinance, dealing split the cost, each homeowner need to take action no later than short uproar, primarily as Morgan, with Windsor Haven, the council would have to pay the costs for run- Tuesday, October 13. uring deliberations for the approved a change that specified ning the sewer line from their In addition, Herbert explained 2008 municipal budget, con- that parking is only allowed in des- D homes to connect into the sewer, that the law does not allow the mu- troversy surfaced over salary in- Continued on following page the costs for abandoning wells, and nicipality to divvy up the costs ignated areas between painted the permit fees associated with the from the project based on the as- lines only, in accordance with a sewer hook-up. A homeowner who sessed value of each home. Rather, sketch on file with the police de- is not interested in the sewer would it must be divided equally among partment. The language also speci- still split the cost, since it runs in all the benefiting residents. fies that there is no parking allowed front of his or her home, but would Residents seemed to be on board any time in designated fire lanes. not be required to hook into it. with the suggestion that officials One resident of the Estates at Give Your Child the Music Advantage Hary acknowledged that a resi- meet with residents to find a solu- Princeton Junction questioned why SCHOOL BAND dent had brought it to his attention tion that was fair to everyone. If the some roads were targeted and not MUSIC LESSONS that there were some problems sewer project is not done now, others. She also asked why, in a RENTALS with the surveys sent back to town- “you will basically lock the coffin” new neighborhood, where the •• pianopiano • • guitarguitar • • drumsdrums township can pick the design stan- • violin • voice • flute ship officials and suggested that on getting sewers installed there, LO• violinW RA • voiceTES • flute• cello township officials meet with the said Gladwin. “We understand the dards and other site plan issues be- • clarinet • sax • trumpet fore it is built, the township simply •• fluteclarinet • •sax sax • trumpet • trombone residents. policy, and we understand why it’s • clarinetPRINCETON: • trumpet 609-924-8282 • violin Earlier in the meeting, Julie Chi- in place,” she said. She urged that did not request the roads to be wider — to allow for emergency ★ NEW LOCATION ★ ang, of Village Road West, who is officials find a way to fund the pro- LESSONS947 RT. 206, Suite 204 vehicles — when the plan for the 609-897-0032 LESSONS one of the homeowners in that area ject in a way everyone can afford. (next to Audi dealer) development came up for ap- 609-387-9631 who also does not have sewer ser- “This is the last chance to provide PRINCETON JCT 609-924-82825 Minutes from609-448-7170 Downtown proval. vice, said she also spent $20,000 these services” for this part of the Lessons Only PRINCETONFREE HIGHTSTOWN PARKING BURLINGTON already in replacing her septic sys- community, she said. Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh ex- www.farringtonsmusic.com plained that the Estates at Prince- 16 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 members as part of township busi- Raritan Canal and the Millstone exceeds the 100-year flood plain percent of excess units already in Continued from preceding page ness should be submitted and reim- River. levels. Residents feel that approval its plan. Hsueh, and Councilwoman Linda bursed. Morgan argued then, how- In addition to the buildings, the of the application would increase Township Attorney Michael Geevers exchanged heated words, ever, that he submitted vouchers plan also calls for outdoor storage their burdens in dealing with the Herbert said the decision would al- audibly on top of each other for that still had not been paid, and areas, parking areas, landscaping, a flooding of their homes that al- low developers to come to the about a minute, until Council Pres- controvery broke out over the legit- bio-retention stormwater basin, ready occurs in the area. Residents township with use variances and, ident George Borek agreed to have imacy of those reimbursements. driveways, and fencing. The uni- are also concerned about traffic be- because affordable housing is a discussion of a reimbursement pol- The issue was eventually dropped. versity is seeking waivers for ing brought into the area as a result beneficial use, would be able to ar- icy placed on a future agenda. banked parking, the distance per- of the proposed warehouses. gue for more housing. Morgan asked to have the bills PU Storage Sheds “Flooding is a problem along the and claims pulled from the consent Millstone as everybody knows,” PTS Application agenda, saying the mayor submit- Off Harrison St.? ‘Flooding is a problem said resident Michael Toney. “We ted a $250 voucher for travel ex- along the Millstone as don’t want this new construction to Delayed he township’s Planning Board exacerbate it. The plans seem to in- penses, along with a separate $14 everybody knows. We travel expense item. “We shouldn’t Twill hear the first application fringe on the proposed Harrison lans for the new student hous- be approving blanket expenses,” he for preliminary and final major site don’t want this new con- Street realignment called for a few Ping apartments on the Princeton said. “We need to get back to the plan approval that has been submit- struction to exacerbate years back, and obviously we’re Theological Seminary’s West travel expense policy.” ted by Princeton University for the it. The plans seem to in- very interested in seeing it hap- Windsor campus will be up for re- first time in West Windsor’s histo- pen.” view by the Site Plan Review Advi- That discussion, which took fringe on the proposed place during the 2008 budget sea- ry on Wednesday, October 7. The state Department of Trans- sory Board for the second time on son, occurred after the council de- The hearing was originally Harrison Street realign- portation’s Penns Neck bypass Monday, October 5. liberated a 50 percent council raise scheduled for September 16 but ment.’ project, which was proposed in The meeting was originally from $5,000 a year to $7,500, and was rescheduled because of a no- 2004, called for the replacement of scheduled for September 14 but then a salary increase for the mayor tice requirement. traffic lights on Route 1 between had to be rescheduled. Plans for the from $17,685 to $25,000. Propo- Residents are not too thrilled mitted between structures, screen- Harrison and Washington roads 65-acre site, located on the west nents argued that the raise was in- with the university’s proposal for a ing landscaping, and bicycle with overpasses. side of Canal Pointe Boulevard, be- tended to cover the expenses they maintenance yard addition that spaces. tween Emmons Drive and Farber incurred while on the job, and that would include the construction of The plan states that the five COAH Resolution Road, include demolition of 25 the raises would eliminate the need five 10,000-square foot buildings, to be built over time on two-story buildings with eight for submitting reimbursement storage/warehouse buildings on site, will be designed to be semi- he Township Council has apartments each that are currently forms and dealing with questions the university’s property to the agricultural in style to fit in with the Tpassed a resolution urging the located on site to make way for that could be raised when it comes west of Route 1 on a piece of farm- nature of the area. state legislature to promptly adopt three new buildings with 68 units to determining which reimburse- land that stretches between Harri- However, nearby residents have amendments to the Fair Housing each. ments are associated with the job. son Street and Washington Road. some concerns, the most prominent Act that would reinforce the pro- The current site includes the 25 Opponents said that expenses le- The site is located adjacent to wa- of which concerns the water table tection against builders’ remedies apartment buildings, along with an gitimately accrued by council tersheds for both the Delaware & in the area and their concern that it that municipalities receive if they 8,375-square-foot daycare center obtain substantive certification and a 6,500-square-foot pool build- from the State Council on Afford- ing, as well as several small main- able Housing for their affordable tenance buildings. The seminary, housing plans. which is looking to upgrade its out- The resolution, passed Septem- moded student housing, wants to ber 14, is in response to what has replace its housing with three been known as the “Houses of buildings, each with 68 units. The Hope” decision made by three state site plan also calls for the Wither- appeals judges that could upend spoon building, which has 40 units, municipalities’ COAH protection to remain on site, bringing the new from developers. total of housing units to 244, just Typically, developers apply for four units more than the original a use variance at local zoning site. boards when they are trying to get a The proposal also includes a use that is not permitted in local new 48,000-square-foot Student zoning, such as putting retail use in Resource Center, which would a residential zone or increasing the consolidate the services of the ex- density of development to more isting childcare and indoor pool fa- than is permitted in that zone. cility, a 5,100-square-foot mainte- The case centered around “in- nance building, a grass athletic herently beneficial uses.” An in- field, and a community garden. herently beneficial use is one that is considered beneficial to the area, Bike Ride in WW without substantial detriment to the public. A developer could seek to he West Windsor Bicycle and go beyond the restrictions in local TPedestrian Alliance will hold zoning if it could prove it was an in- its third annual Community Bike herently beneficial use. Ride at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sep- In the 1970s, the state Supreme tember 26, beginning outside the Court ruled that affordable housing WaterWorks in Community Park. is inherently beneficial, making it The bike ride, which totals less easier for developers to get a use than eight miles, takes participants variance for a development using to Grover Middle School and back, affordable housing as a use, until with a stop for refreshments at Mc- the 1980s, when the Mount Laurel Caffrey’s. The route will follow decisions were handed down, and Slayback Drive, Edinburg Road COAH was created to address this and Village Road East. Depending inherently beneficial use. Commu- on age and ability, riders can either nities that have satisfied their af- use the street or the sidewalk. fordable housing obligation have The ride is free, and there are no no further affordable housing advance sign-ups. All children obligation. Technically, if a devel- must be accompanied by a parent oper claimed that building more af- or other adult, and helmets are re- fordable housing than permitted quired for all riders. A raindate is was an inherent beneficial use, but scheduled for Sunday, September the municipality had satisfied its 27, at 1 p.m. For more information, obligations under COAH, and its visit www.wwbpa.org. plan was certified, the municipality would be protected from the devel- Ciccone Fundraiser oper’s claims. However, in the Easthampton he Diane Ciccone for Council case, announced last month, the Tcommittee will hold a fundrais- court ruled the opposite way. It in- ing luncheon at Super Star East volved a nonprofit organization Buffet in the Nassau Park Shop- known as Houses of Hope, which ping Center next to Sam’s Club on filed a use variance application Sunday, October 4, from noon to 3 with the Easthampton board, seek- p.m. Tickets are $20. ing permission to build eight multi- Tickets may be purchased at the family dwellings in a zone only door or in advance by contacting K. permitting single family homes. Kalawar at [email protected] The decision made was that the or by phone at 609-716-7287. In- dwellings requested by the devel- formation about Diane Ciccone oper were an inherently beneficial may be found at www.dcicconefor- use, and the court agreed, despite council.com. the fact that Easthampton was cer- tified by COAH, and even had 25 SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 17 Plainsboro News: Medical Offices ibility in the design that in the fu- ture, should the decision be made Fire Truck Vote OK’d for VillageNo to have commercial on the ground floor, the design would certainly Rider Furniture Gimmicks, Fine Quality Home Furnishings at Substantial Savings by Cara Latham lans for two new buildingsHassle Free in supportFree that, and Sheep they would just Twin Set Shopping! come backWith to everythe board for an Full Set special Plainsboro Fire PPlainsboro’s Village Center — $649 amendedPerfect site Sleeperplan,” Varga ex- •King Dining Set Room District election that is be- including one to hold medical of- plained. Purchase • Bedroom ing held Saturday, Septem- fices — were unanimously adopted A by Plainsboro’s Planning Board on There other building on site is a ber 26, will ask residents here to ap- • Occasional September 21. Set Up 15,000-square-footBelvedere Firmbuilding with Addison prove the purchase of two pieces of Twin Set Twin Set When the township’s Village commercial on the ground floor • Custom Made fire apparatus that are more than $799 Full Set $899 Full Set Removal and residential on the second and Upholstery three decades old. Center was originally approved, it King Set King Set third floors. Whether they are con- According to Phil Giusto, chair- included plans for three buildings • Prints and Crystal Veradominiums Wang Euro or Top apartmentsPromise has Vera yet Wang Pillow Top man of the fire district’s Board of that featured commercial uses on Accessories to beTwin determined. Set Twin Set Commissioners, the two pieces of the ground level and residential units above. Now Sharbell$1199 has sub- Full Set $1399 Full Set• Leather Furniture equipment that need replacing are a King Set King Set 1977 pumper and a 1979 aerial mitted plan changes to essentially Mapleton Road • Antique Furniture tower ladder. The trucks were re- transform two buildings into one Repair & Refinishing larger medical office building of ConstructionSofa & Recliner furbished in the 1990s, but officials Sale say they are more than five years 30,000 square feet, said Les Varga, Whole Month he exit from Mapleton Road beyond their maximum service the Director of Planning and Zon- of JANUARY! onto Route 1 South will be life. ing. “They were attached in the T closed beginning on Monday, Sep- Sofa & Recliner Sale The fire company’s current original plan by two walkways on tember 28, for one to two weeks, Tower 49 was built in 1979 and the second and third floors,” he according to information released was refurbished in 1994 — 30 said. “Now the footprint will essen- by Plainsboro officials. years since its date of manufacture tially look like one building. The Rider Furniture The exit will be closed for instal- and 15 years since it was refur- third building will remain commer- lation of a new sewer main and a 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ bished. Engine 49-1 was built in cial on the ground floor, and resi- manhole, and commuters are urged 1977 and was refurbished in 1996, dential on the second and third 609-924-0147 to continue on Mapleton Road making it 32 years since its original floors.” northbound to Seminary Drive as a Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 date and 13 years since its refur- “Whether that 30,000 is totally detour. From there, commuters can bishment, Giusto said. Additional- medical office is up to market con- Design Services Available. www.riderfurniture.com make a right onto Seminary Drive ly, Engine 49-1 failed annual pump ditions,” Varga explained. “It may to College Road West, and then tests and needs an estimated not be just strictly for doctors and make a left to get onto Route 1 $11,000 in repair work. other practitioners.” South. Giusto says residents’ approval However, “there is enough flex- of the measure — a total of $2.125 million — will carry no tax impact on Plainsboro taxpayers. This is LessLess TimeTime in the Dental Chair, because the fire district has incor- Dental Chair, porated anticipated capital reserve into the budget process to offset the Less Discomfort anticipated apparatus replacement Less Discomfort and an schedule costs, he said. The district has $300,000 remaining on capital reserve after paying for recently purchased equipment and expects Improved Smile! to provide a $750,000 down pay- ment on the two units. And, the re- quired bonds will carry a short- Preventative term duration, he says. Giusto said that the board of fire Dentistry commissioners carefully planned Single Visit Restorations capital expenditures and had iden- tified the most appropriate and fis- Cleanings cally responsible alternatives that would have the least impact to tax- Cosmetic payers. “The trucks we are current- ly seeking to replace are excellent Fillings examples of that record,” Giusto said. “Rather than replace them Before when they approached the end of Bonding, their service life expectancy, the Sealants, district refurbished them, provid- ing firefighters and taxpayers an Porcelain affordable solution that extended their life five years beyond the Veneers maximum recommended service life.” Crowns After “The voters still have a right to • High-quality ceramic restorations, say ‘no,’ and again it’s their mon- and Bridges ey, but at the end of the day, it’s re- completed and placed in a single ally that balance of trying to make office visit. sure we have the right equipment,” Cosmetic Giusto added. • Tooth-colored veneers, crowns Fire officials also pointed to the Partials and all other single-tooth need for up-to-date fire apparatus PLEASANT AND PAIN-FREE restorations in anticipation of the opening of the CHAIRSIDE WHITENING Full Dentures new University Medical Center of • No messy impressions Princeton at Plainsboro in 2011. • No “silver-colored” fillings “While this facility will offer many Root Canal • Minimal invasion to the healthy opportunities for Plainsboro, it will also present significant additional Therapy part of a tooth challenges for fire protection,” • All in one visit Giusto said. “There will certainly be an increase in traffic to and from Periodontal the hospital and in terms of deliv- Treatment ery services and even medical waste contractors,” he added. The aerial tower ladder is re- quired in the event of a fire or other emergency on the upper floors of the hospital, Giusto explained. The rescue pumper carries specialized Dr. Aniela Siniakowicz, DDS, Inc. extrication equipment that would be the first fire unit to respond to traffic accidents and emergencies. FAMILY DENTISTRY If voters approve the measure, Giusto said that delivery of the new 2279 Route #33, Suite 513 • Golden Crest Corporate Center apparatus and new pump would be 609-586-9299 expected in the third quarter of Hamilton Square, NJ • www.siniakowiczdds.com 2010. 18 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Champs: Ammu Man- dalap, left, and clock- wise from above, Sa- hana Jayaraman, June Lee, Lesley Norris, Amanda Stanton, and Larissa Lee Lum. The team took first place at South Tennis: Repeat MCT Champs the MCT, with a score of 22.5, beating PDS. by Cara Latham Other teams have also recorded accomplishments this season. The Photos: Brian McCarthy. t’s still early in the fall season boys’ cross country team took and two teams — one at North home first place at the Briarwood Iand one at South — have al- Invitational earlier this month, led, yard run on the team’s next drive to ready claimed first place in com- as expected, by the Rosa twins and set up Len Bellezza for a 3-yard petitive tournaments, while nearly Jon Squeri. Joe Rosa even broke touchdown run. On the other side a dozen teams in the WW-P district his own record, which he set last of the ball, Juwan Lee had two in- have yet to be defeated, including year while taking first place at the terceptions on defense, keeping North’s football team, which has event. Meanwhile, both girls’ cross Hopewell Valley at bay. opened its season with a 2-0 perfor- country teams have remained un- North will face a challenge at mance. Princeton on Saturday, September defeated, each with a win over Al- ing Chris Jones, who ran for 44 A win against Hightstown, 23-0, The South tennis team took its lentown, and North with a win over 26 at 11 a.m. Princeton is also un- on September 12. Passing: Ryan second straight title at the Mercer defeated. yards and had two touchdowns Ewing. South has a win over Not- against Hightstown, in addition to Phelan: 9-17, 175 yards, 3 touch- County Tournament on September tingham. Meanwhile, South — which downs. Rushing: Sean Reed: 22-65; throwing a touchdown pass. Zach Phelan: 11-55; Bellezza: 10-39; 23, with a final score of 22.5, over And the North football team has went undefeated in the regular sea- Princeton Day School and Prince- Donohue also threw a touchdown Banks: 5-27. Receiving: Kenavan: 3- already tied the number of wins it son last year and landed in the 103, 3 touchdowns; Petrone: 3-49; ton. semifinal round of the state tourna- pass to Zach Krakower in that reached last year. Making a huge game. Killian Brakel: 1-11; Bellezza: 1-8. In- Heading into the second day of impact on the team’s success so far ment — was not as lucky, falling to terceptions: Kenavan: 2-14; Petrone: the tournament, South had estab- Lawrence, 32-26, on September The Pirates will face Trenton 1-23. Sacks: Belleza:1-8; Dicindio: 1- is senior Sean Reed, who rushed Central on Saturday, September 26 4. lished a pretty significant advan- for 200 yards on 24 carries, with 12. However, the Pirates were able tage, with a score of 15. All three of to rebound to overcome Hight- at home at 1 p.m. South (1-1): A win against Hight- two touchdowns in the team’s win stown, 29-8, on September 17. the team’s singles players and both stown, 29-8, on September 17, to North’s boys’ soccer team, over Hopewell Valley, 29-7, on A loss to Lawrence, 32-26, on of the team’s doubles teams defeat- reset the tone for the season. which claimed the sectional title September 17. And in the team’s and made it to the state semifinals September 12. ed their opponents in the first and opening win, his teammates were In the fourth quarter, the Pirates second rounds leading into the re- seemed to regain some of the of- last year, seems to be on the path to the ones to really step up. Against continuing is successes as well, Boys’Soccer mainder of the competition. Hightstown, Drew Kenavan fensive power that the program has North (4-0): A win against South, In the semifinals on September had over the past few years. In the kicking off its season with a record caught a 75-yard touchdown pass of 4-0, including a defeat of 1-0, on September 21. Goal: Nowak. 23, first singles player Ammu from Ryan Phelan. Later in the fourth quarter, the team’s offensive Assist: Pfieffer. North took 8 shots. crosstown rival South on Septem- Scala had 7 saves. Mandalap fell to her opponent game, Phelan again connected to effort brought in 23 of the 29 points ber 21. A win against Nottingham, 4-2, on from Hun, but bounced back in the Kenavan for a 9-yard touchdown, they scored that game, reversing an consolation round for a win. At September 17. Goals: Nowak: 2; and then for a 20-yard touchdown otherwise uneventful first half of Cadar; Can. Assists: Shah, Silwany, second singles, June Lee defeated pass. the game in which the Pirates could Sports Scores Cadar. North took 9 shots. Scala had Melissa Traub of North for the win, Against Hopewell Valley, Reed not advance from their own 29- Football 7 saves. but then fell in the finals. exploded with an 88-yard touch- yard line. A win against Lawrence, 3-1, on But Lesley Norris, at third sin- down run early in the second quar- The Pirates are seeing contribu- North (2-0): A win against September 15. Goals: Kevin Nowak, gles, as well as the two doubles Hopewell Valley, 29-7, on Septem- Alex Cadar, Brandon Madsen. As- ter, and followed it up with a 39- tions from various players, includ- ber 17. teams of Sahana Jayaraman and sists: Madsen, Nowak, Cadar. North Larissa Lee Lum and Amanda Stanton and Mallory Wang, each won titles to lead the team to the championship. Norris and the two doubles teams posted wins in the semifinals and final rounds. For Norris, who has not lost a match since she was a freshman and more importantly has not lost a set since her sophomore year, this is her third straight title at the MCT.

Football Opens: South’s Zach Krakow- er, near right, and North’s Ryan Phelan make big plays for their teams early in the season. The Pirates, at 1-1, host Trenton, while the Knights, 2-0, visit Princeton on Sat- urday, September 26. Photos: Brian McCarthy SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 19

North’s Stars: Danika Baskar, left, and clock- wise from above, Avan- ti Dabholkar, Aneesha Raghunathan, Melissa Traub, Harinee Suthakar, and Alex Dworsky. took 13 shots. Eric Scala had 5 A win against Ewing, 4-0, on Sep- saves. tember 17. Goals: Devin Brakel, Car- Boys’Cross Country A win against the Peddie School, pio, Chloe Spetalneck, Kristin North: Joe Rosa took first place 3-1, on September 12. Goals: Kevin Troianello. Assists: Bilardo: 2; Car- at the Briarwood Invitational on Sep- Nowak; Nassir Silwany; Bryan pio. North took 12 shots. tember 19 in Philadelphia. North took Lentine. Assist: Alex Cadar. North A win against Lawrence, 5-0, on first place 63-68 over LaSalle, which took 9 shots. Eric Scala had 3 saves. September 15. Goals: Devin Brakel: placed second. In his victory, Rosa South (2-2): A loss to North, 1-0, 2, Kristen Carpio, Bourassa, Rizki. broke the record he set last year at on September 21. South took 8 Assists: McEwen: 2; Bilardo; Brakel; the event. That record time was shots. Troianello. North took 10 shots. 15:33.1. This year, he finished the A win against Robbinsville, 3-1, A loss to Peddie, 5-0, on Septem- course with a time of 15:19.3. Jim on September 17. Goals: Skapyak, ber 12. North took 1 shot. Silva had 5 Rosa placed second in the event, Mozenter, Rosenberg. Assists: Pri- saves. with a time of 15:38. Jon Squeri eto: 2; Skapyak. Shots: South took South (1-1): A win against Ewing, placed sixth, with a time of 16:17. Maura McLaughlin, a South grad- 24. Ochoa had 8 saves. 2-0, on September 22. Laura Mc- Casey Dalrymple placed 14th with a Volleyball uate, started for the second straight Cormick had a goal and an assist. time of 16:55. Pat O’Connell placed A loss to Hightstown, 4-1, on Sep- 40th with a time of 18:05. North (3-1): A win against South, time for the Rutger’s women’s soccer tember 15. Goal: Zach Rosenberg. A loss to Robbinsville, 5-0, on 2-2, on September 22. Lucy Lu: 8 South: A first place finish, with 34 team. She played in all eight games. Assist: Prieto. September 15. Sara Burnosky had kills, 7 digs, 1 block, 1 assist, 1 ace. points, at the Cherokee Challenge North graduate Meg Hunter has 15 saves. Kathryn Davis: 5 kills, 5 digs. A win against Trenton, 5-2, on on September 12. Sam Macaluso fin- played in all six games with the De- September 14. Goals: Drew Sivert- ished second in the Senior Division. A loss to Lawrenceville, 2-1, on Sales field hockey team. sen: 2; Stephen McCarron; Zach Tennis Brian Schoepfer placed fourteenth in September 18. South graduate Jessica Rosenberg; Alex Prieto. Assists: North (3-0): A fourth place finish the Junior Division. Dan Sheldon A win against Lacey, 25-18, 25- Carnevale scored a goal with the Mike Skapyak: 2; Tillson; Hazen. at the Mercer County Tournament, placed 8th in the Sophomore Divi- 18, on September 16. Amy Sawh- women’s soccer team at Villanova. South took 18 shots. Ochoa had 7 with 13.5 points on September 23. sion. Dan Riff placed tenth in the ney: 10 assists, 4 digs. saves. North graduate Jessica Leatham On the first day of the Mercer Freshman Division. A win against Hillsborough, 25-18 has scored two goals for the County Tournament on September and 25-19, on September 14. women’s soccer team at Arcadia. Ali Girls’Soccer 21, Singles players Danika Baskar, Girls’Cross Country Kathryn Davis: 5 kills, 2 digs, 2 DiOro, also of North, has played in North (2-0-1): A tie with South, 2- Melissa Traub, and Harinee North (2-0): A win against Allen- blocks, 2 aces, 1 assist; Lucy Xu: 7 four games for Arcadia. 2, on September 21. Goals: Olivia Suthakar each defeated their oppo- town, 25-30, and against Ewing, 15- kills, 5 digs. Stephen Fernandez, a sopho- Haase: 2. Assist: Parrott. North took nents in the first round. In the second 30, on September 15. 1.) Emily more at TCNJ, went a perfect 3-0, 15 shots. King had 6 saves; Wisotsky round, Traub defeated her opponent. Scott, 20:34; 4.) Christin LiPuma, Sports Briefs along with his doubles partner, at the had 5. In doubles, Avanti Dabholkar and 22:14. Lions’ Tournament this month. A win against Nottingham, 6-0, on Alex Dworsky as well as Aparna Shankar and Aneesha Raghunathan South (2-0): A win against Allen- South graduate Katie Kellner, now Megan Pisani, a North graduate September 17. Goals: Kercheval: 2; town, 19-42, and against Notting- and a sophomore on Rider’s field Niciforo: 2; Parrott; Ibanez. Assists: defeated their opponents in the first on the Cornell University women’s round. Both doubles teams also won ham, 15-50, on September 15. 2.) cross country team, finished third hockey team, scored three goals in Kercheval: 2; Ibanez; Niciforo; Par- Caroline Kellner, 20:57; 5.) Jaedi the 4-1 win against Temple. She was rott; Edwards. North took 28 shots. in the second. with a time of 18:17 in the team’s Gambatese, 22:16; 6.) Shelby Miller, championship win at the Buffalo then named the Northeast Confer- Wisotsky had 1 save. King had 1 A win against Hopewell Valley, 5- 22:46; 7.) Caicai Hahn, 22:54; 8.) ence Player of the Week for 14 save. 0, on September 18. Singles: Danika Stampede. She also placed second May Chang, 22:57; 10.) Lisa Scher, in the team’s win over Army. points within the next week, including A win against Lawrence, 5-0, on Baskar, 6-4, 6-4. 2.) Melissa Traub, 23:05. six goals and two assists. September 15. Goals: Kercheval, 7-5, 6-2. Harinee Suthakar, 3-6, 6-4, Forsell, Haase, Parrott, Niciforo. As- 7-5. Doubles: 1.) Avanti Dabholkar sists: Kercheval: 2; Parrott; Ibanez. and Alex Dworsky, 6-2, 7-6 (7-5). 2.) North took 18 shots. Aparna Shankar and Aneesha Raghunathan, 6-2, 6-1. South (3-0-2): A tie with North, 2- REGISTRATION NOTICE 2, on September 21. Goals: Simi, A win against Nottingham, 5-0, on Dearden. Assist: Philbin. South took September 14. Singles: 1.)Danika 15 shots. Pungello had 10 saves. Baskar: 6-1, 6-1. 2.) Melissa Traub: 6-1, 6-0. 3.) Harinee Suthakar: 6-0, A tie with Robbinsville, 1-1, on 6-1. Doubles: 1.) Alex Dworsky/ September 17. Goal: Heather Dea- West Windsor-Plainsboro Avanti Dabholkar: 6-0, 6-2. 2.) mond. South took 11 shots. Allie Shankar/Raghunathan: 6-0, 6-1. Pungello had 9 saves. South (3-0): A first place finish at A win against Hightstown, 4-0, on the Mercer County Tournament, with Basketball Association September 15. Goals: Victoria 22.5 points, on September 23. Matthews: 2; Joanna Schutzer; Michelle Morris. Assists: Brittian On the first day of the Mercer Girls & Boys Leagues: Dearden; Ally Schwartz; Molly John- County Tournament on September son; Erica Simi. Ali Pungello had 8 21, singles players Ammu Mandalap, saves. June Lee, and Lesley Norris each Grades 3rd -12th defeated their opponents in the first A win against Trenton, 3-0, on and second rounds. In doubles, Sa- September 14. Goals: Morris: 2; hana Jayaraman and Larissa Lee Deamond. Assists: Simi, Deetjan, Saturday, October 10 Lum, as well as Amanda Stanton and Schwartz. South took 30 shots. Pun- Mallory Wang each defeated their gello had two saves. 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. opponents in the first and second A win against Ridgewood, 2-0, on rounds. September 12. Goals: Michelle Mor- A win against Nottingham, 5-0, on ris, Ally Schwartz. Assists: Matthews, Plainsboro Municipal Bldg. September 18. Singles: 1.) Ammu Ziedonis. South took 15 shots. Pan- Mandalap, 6-0, 6-0. Lesley Norris, 6- gello had 7 saves. Room D. Plainsboro Road 0, 6-0. 3.) Belinda Ji, 6-1, 6-0. Dou- bles: 1.) Larissa Lee Lum and Sa- Field Hockey hana Jayaraman, 6-0, 6-0. Amanda Coaches Needed for All Leagues North (3-2): A loss to Hopewell Stanton and Mallory Wang, 6-0, 6-0. Valley, 3-2, on September 22. Goals: A win against Robbinsville, 5-0, Brakel: 2. Assist: Bilardo. North took on September 14. Singles: 1.) Ammu 9 shots. Silva had 14 saves. Mandalap, 6-0, 6-0. 2.) Lesley Norris, For info. Email: [email protected] A win against Hun, 4-1, on Sep- 6-0, 6-0. 3.) Belinda Ji, 6-2, 6-2. Dou- tember 21. Goals: Kristen Carpio: 3; bles: 1.) Larissa Lee Lum/Sahana or call 609-275-8449 Kelsey Curran. Assists: Brakel: 2; Bi- Jayaraman, 6-0, 6-0. 2.) Amanda lardo: 2. North took 12 shots. Silva Stanton/Lindsey Joseph, 6-0, 6-2. had 6 saves. 20 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

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Join us for paper airplanes, marbles and more! Health & Wellness Enjoy ice pops! SEPTEMBER 25 Restorative Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, Continued from page 1 Pennington, 609-818-9888. Cub Scout Pack 40 www.fourwindsyoga.com. $17. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 30th at 7-8pm Literati Dutch Neck Elementary School Cafeteria Poets, Playwrights, and Pen-Per- sons, Straube Center, 100 and I- History Socials 392 Village Road East Princeton Pub Crawl, Princeton West Windsor, NJ 108 Straube Center Boulevard, Meeting, Outer Circle Ski Club, Pennington, 609-737-3322. Tour Company, Starbucks, 98 Charlie Brown’s, Kingston, 212- www.straubecenter.com. Nassau Street, Princeton, 609- 620-7479. www.outercircleski- Bookreading in conjunction with a 902-3637. www.princetontour- club.org. Discuss skiing, hiking, display of books and publications company.com. Architectural, liter- tennis, rafting, camping, softball, of poetry, drama, fiction, art, non- ary, and historical sites and events and happy hours. Open to age 21 through the town. Register. $10. 6 fiction, and cookbooks. The exhib- plus. 8 p.m. p.m. Parent/Guardian must be in attendance to join! it is curated by John A. Tredrea, feature writer for Hopewell Valley For Seniors For more information call Caroline at 275-5443 or [email protected] News. All books are for sale. 7 to 9 Live Music p.m. Mercer County Widows and Wid- Ron Kraemer Duo, BT Bistro, owers, Knights of Columbus, Author Event, Princeton Public 3499 Route 1 South, West Wind- 1451 Klockner Road, Hamilton, Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, sor, 609-919-9403. 7 p.m. 609-585-3453. Dance social. $8. 609-924-8822. www.princeton- Helen’s Open Mic Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m. library.org. William G. Bowen and Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Matthew M. Chingos, authors of Princeton Hightstown Road, West Politics “Crossing the Finish Lines: Com- Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.- pleting College at America’s Pub- Special Election, Plainsboro Fire groversmillcoffee.com. Register District Number 1, 407 Plains- lic Universities.” Bowen is a former at 7:45 p.m. 8 p.m. president of Princeton University. boro Road, 609-799-0492. Ballot Together they shed light on why Stu Laermer, It’s a Grind Coffee question to approve or disapprove 40 percent of freshmen do not House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, the purchase of two fire vehicles at graduate in four years, or at all. Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- a cost of $2.125 million. 2 to 9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. itsagrind.com. 8 p.m. Ernie White and Tom Reock, Sot- Folk Music to 128 Restaurant and Lounge, Saturday Claudia Schmidt, Princeton Folk 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, Music Society, Christ Congrega- 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.- tion Church, 50 Walnut Lane, com. Rock covers and originals. 9 September 26 Princeton, 609-799-0944. www.- p.m. princetonfolk.org. Her newest re- Choice Society, Tre Piani, 120 lease, “Wings of Wonder,” fea- Rockingham Row, Forrestal Vil- School Sports tures new songs with instrumental lage, Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. For WW-P school sports infor- support by Peter Ostroushko and www.choicesociety.ning.com. Hip blues guitarist Dean Magraw. $20. hop, reggae, and pop music. Drink mation, call the hotline: 609-716- 8:15 p.m. specials, hors d’oeuvres. $5 ad- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. mission. 10 to 2 a.m. North Boys/Girls Cross Country. Pop Music Rainbow Fresh, Triumph Brew- Old Bridge Class Meet at Thomp- Alexander Kariotis and the Rock ing Company, 138 Nassau son Park. 10 a.m. Opera Orchestra, Peddie Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. North Football. At Princeton. 11 School, Hightstown, 609-490- www.triumphbrew.com. $5 cover. a.m. 7550. www.peddie.org. Combina- Must be 21. 10:30 p.m. tion of arias with original composi- North Girls Soccer. At South tions. Register. Free. 8 p.m. OutdoorAction Brunswick. 11 a.m. South Football. Trenton Central. 1 Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia p.m. Good Causes Farm Market, 299 Princeton- Antiques and Art Show, Histori- Hightstown Road, East Windsor, cal Society of Princeton, Prince- 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- Dance ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921- acre corn maze includes more So You Think You Can Dance 6748. www.princetonhistory.org. than two miles of potential path- Tour, Sovereign Bank Arena, Opening night preview gala featur- ways depicting a barn and farm Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, ing dealers with antiques and fine animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. 609-656-3222. www.comcasttix.- arts to benefit educational pro- 7 to 11 p.m. com. $38.50 to $56. 7:30 p.m. grams, exhibitions, and collec- Saving New Jersey’s Barns, tions care. Silent auction and raf- Howell Living History Farm, Val- Drama fle. Music by the New Hope Col- ley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, Having Our Say, Berlind Theater lective. Cocktail attire. Valet park- 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.- at the McCarter, 91 University ing. $175. Show continues org. 7:30 p.m. Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. through Sunday, September 27. 7 www.mccarter.org. Drama by to 10 p.m. Retail Therapy Emily Mann adapted from the book by Sadie and Bessie Delany Grand Opening, Trader Joe’s, Comedy Clubs with Amy Hill Hearth. $20 to $55. 3 3528 Route 1, West Windsor, 609- Horace Sanders, Catch a Rising and 8 p.m. 897-0581. www.traderjoes.com. Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Lei cutting followed by music, bal- A Nice Family Gathering, Off- Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. loons, face painting, and dancers Broadstreet Theater, 5 South www.catcharisingstar.com. in conjunction with the store’s Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, Reservation. $20. 7:30 p.m. ® Hawaiian theme. Known for cof- 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- Senior Care Management fee, baked goods, organic foods, street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to Fairs toiletries, and cleaning products. $29.50. 7 p.m. Specializing in Elder Care Services Fair, Italian American Festival, Note that Westfield is still the only Roebling: The Story of the Mercer County Park, 609-631- New Jersey location for “two-buck Brooklyn Bridge, Actors’ NET, CARE MANAGEMENT 7544. www.italianamericanfesti- chuck” wines. 9 a.m. 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Mor- val.com. Annual three-day commu- • Assessments/Recommendations • On Going risville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.- nity festival to showcase and pre- Singles actorsnetbucks.org. Mark L. Vio- serve Italian-American culture. Mu- monitoring for families living at a distance Princeton Singles, Monmouth li’s historical drama about Tren- sic, dance, food, activities for chil- Park Racetrack, Oceanport, 732- ton’s Roebling family and their dren, rides, art, clothing, Italian HOME CARE 329-9470. A day at the racetrack fight against all odds to build the products, and memorabilia. Rain or includes lunch and program. For Brooklyn Bridge. $20. 8 p.m. • Personal Care Assistance • Meal Preparations shine. $3. No pets. Noon to 10 p.m. ages 55-plus. Register. $7. 11:30 • Transportation • Companionship Jekyll & Hyde, Kelsey Theater, Faith a.m. Mercer County Community Col- • Certified Home Health Aides • Nursing Supervision Divorce Recovery Program, lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Bhagavan Das Kirtan, Integral Mercer County, NJ (609) 882-0322 Princeton Church of Christ, 33 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- Yoga Institute of Princeton, 613 River Road, Princeton, 609-581- theatre.net. Dark musical by Bucks County, PA (215) 321-1401 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 3889. www.princetonchurchof- Cheng/Ferrara Productions. $16. 732-274-2410. www.integral- christ.com. Support group for men 8 p.m. www.seniorcaremgt.com yogaprinceton.org. Bring a cush- and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. ion. $30. 7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 21 Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, Front and Mont- Married — Onstage and Off gomery streets, Trenton, 609-392- couple doesn’t often have the Mostello, a graduate of West 0766. www.passagetheatre.org. Drama about Ethel Waters fea- Aopportunity to portray anoth- Windsor Plainsboro High School, tures Demetria Joyce Bailey in the er couple on stage, but Kyla Marie Class of 1993, received a bache- title role. $30. 8 p.m. Mostello, a West Windsor native, lor’s degree in English and The- A View from the Bridge, Shake- and her husband, Chuck Connel- ater from Vanderbilt University, speare ‘70, Kendall Hall, College ly, play the parts of John and Emi- and is currently attending Holy of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-882- ly Roebling in the world premiere Family University pursuing her 5979. www.shakespeare70.org. of “Roebling: The Story of the MBA with a concentration in fi- Arthur Miller’s tragic tale. $12. Brooklyn Bridge,” at Actors Net nance. She is a human resources Silent auction. 8 p.m. of Bucks County. The show runs associate at BlackRock. Proof, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Friday, September 25, to Sunday, “This show is definitely an ex- Murray Theater, Princeton Univer- October 11, at the Morrisville, ample of life imitating art, as sity, 609-258-1742.David Auburn Pennsylvania, theater. Chuck has been battling cancer drama. $12. 8 p.m. The show, inspired by the true since September, 2008,” says Film story of the Roebling family of Mostello. “He is in-between treat- Trenton, was written by Hamilton ments now, but having scenes Nickelodeon Nights, Lambert- resident Mark Violi. Washington with your real husband, saying ville Public Library, Lilly Street Life Imitates Art: Kyla Marie Mostello and real- and Lambertville Public Library Roebling took over as chief engi- lines like ‘Let me help you! For Lawn, 609-397-0275. www.- neer of the Brooklyn Bridge pro- once in our lives let me help you!’ life husband Chuck Donnelly play Emily and John nickelodeonnights.org. Screening ject when his father, John Roe- can hit close to home these days.” Roebling in ‘Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn of “Manufactured Landscapes.” bling, the bridge’s designer, died She has previously appeared at Bridge.’ $5. With dinner at Hamilton’s Grill before construction began. When the NET in “The Last Days of the Room, $40. 7 and 8:45 p.m. Washington became disabled Dinosaurs,” “Macbeth,” “Dark of Art during the early phases of con- the Moon,” “The Petrified For- The couple met doing “The goers will see firsthand that be- struction in the 1870s, his wife est,” “The Man Who Bought a Tempest” in 2005 where she yond steel and concrete, the Highlights Tour, Princeton Uni- Emily taught herself engineering Country,” and “The Tempest.” played Miranda and he was Cal- bridge was completed because versity Art Museum, Princeton iban. Later that year they did “The Emily Roebling loved her hus- campus, 609-258-3788. www.art- and became his mouthpiece, defy- She has also performed in region- museum.princeton.edu. Free. 2 ing skepticism and sexism to car- al theater in “The Sound of Mu- Petrified Forest.” “My character band so much that she wouldn’t p.m. ry on the family dream. sic,” “Nunsense,” “Camelot,” and boldly proclaimed, ‘You’re let this dream die.” gonna love me’ — and low and Art Exhibit, Ellarslie, Trenton “Mark Violi has written a “1776.” She appeared in Shake- — Lynn Miller sweeping drama of the Roe- speare Theater of New Jersey in behold she did, well Kyla that is,” City Museum, Cadwalader Park, Roebling: The Story of the blings’ determination to build “The Crucible” and “Romeo and says Connolly. They married in 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. Brooklyn Bridge, Actors’ NET, Reception for “Grand Purcell,” an what was at the time the largest Juliet.” She assisted Don Gilpin at July, 2008. 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Mor- exhibit by photographer Paul suspension bridge in the world,” High School South with Pirate “Today we all take the Brook- risville, PA. Friday, September Grand and sculptor Janis Purcell. says Cheryl Doyle, the director of Players for several years. lyn Bridge for granted,” says 25, to Sunday, October 11. Mark On view to November 13. Gallery the show. “In a script inspired by Her husband has appeared at Doyle. “The Roeblings not only talk on Thursday, October 1, at 7 L. Violi’s historical drama about actual events, we go behind the the Net in “Mass Appeal,” “The connected Brooklyn to Manhat- p.m. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Trenton’s Roebling family and scenes to understand not only Last Days of the Dinosaur,” tan — making travel between the their fight against all odds to build how the bridge was built, but how “1776,” among other plays. He boroughs faster and easier — but Dancing the Brooklyn Bridge. Chuck Don- the project was plagued by un- studied computer systems tech- they revolutionized how suspen- Community Dance, Princeton nelly and his real-life wife, Kyla scrupulous competitors who nology and is a technical architect sion bridges are built. This Country Dancers, Suzanne Pat- Marie Mostello, a West Windsor would stop at nothing to win the for Bracco Research USA in achievement came at the cost of terson Center, Monument Drive, native, star as Washington and 609-924-6763. www.princeton- bridge-building contract for Plainsboro. workmen’s lives, including archi- Emily Roebling. $20. 215-295- countrydancers.org. Pot luck at 6 themselves.” tect/builder John Roebling. Play- p.m. $4. 4 p.m. 3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Folk Music exhibitions, and collections care. velopment and expansion of our performs at 4 p.m. Noon. to 11 Center, Monument Drive, 609- Deborah Davis, author of “Strap- culture’s definition of masculinity. p.m. Tracy Grammer, Concerts at the 924-6763. www.princetoncountry- less: John Singer Sargent” and the Dinner, silent and live auction, Piscopo, best known for his work dancers.org. Instruction and Crossing, Unitarian Church at “Fall of Madame X” at 2:30 p.m. 10 cash bar. $50. 7 p.m. Washington Crossing, Titusville, on Saturday Night Live, has been dance. $8. 7:40 to 11 p.m. a.m. to 6 p.m. in movies “Wise Guys” and “John- 609-510-6278. www.concertsat- Comedy Clubs ny Dangerously,” Broadway’s thecrossing.com. An evening of Princeton Hook & Ladder, 27 Literati “Grease,” and recurring roles on acoustic music with singer, song- North Harrison Street, Princeton, Horace Sanders, Catch a Rising “Law and Order.” Author Event, Barnes & Noble, writer, and recording artist. Her 609-530-1513. Your ReSource Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- most recent release is “Book of accepts gently used medical Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. New Jersey Cultural Festival, 716-1570. www.bn.com. Mark Sparrows” featuring cover songs equipment, wheelchairs, walkers, www.catcharisingstar.com. South Riverwalk Park, River View Bernstein, author of “Princeton of Paul Simon, Tom Russell, Kate canes, crutches, commodes, Reservation. $20. 7:30 p.m. Plaza, Trenton, 609-777-0881. Football,” featuring the Princeton Power, and Dave Carter. Meg shower chairs, ankle weights, and www.njculturalfestival.com. Festi- Tigers’ 140 years. 2 p.m. Hutchinson opens the show. $23. unopened boxes of medical sup- Fairs val celebrates culture and diversi- plies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Antique Car Show, Princeton ty through art, music, dance, Classical Music Avenue of the Arts, West Wind- Shopping Center, North Harrison crafts, exhibits, and food. Play- Autumn Benefit, Dryden Ensem- Pop Music sor Arts Council, MarketFair, Street, 609-921-6234. www.- ground and picnic area. Free park- ble, Private home in Princeton, West Windsor, 609-919-1982. princetonshoppingcenter.com. ing and admission. Noon to 5 Beatlemania, Greenbriar at Whit- p.m. 609-466-8541. www.gemsny.org. tingham, Monroe High School, www.westwindsorarts.org. Visual Antique Automobile Club of Amer- Monteverdi in Venice features Ju- 1629 Perrineville Road, 609-395- arts, music, and food. More than ica auto show features cars from Korean Culturefest, Princeton lianne Baird. Register. 7:30 p.m. 0404. The music, sounds, and 50 works of art featuring stained the 1920s through the 1970s. Ve- Korean Presbyterian Church, Muncaster Music Makers, Trinity costumes of the Beatles present- glass mosaic, fiber art, oil, pastel, hicles 25 years and older are eligi- 500 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, Church, 33 Mercer Street, Prince- ed by the original cast of “Beatle- watercolor, ceramic, photography, ble and there is no entry fee. Jazz 609-919-1344. 14th annual event ton, 609-924-2277. www.trinity- mania” on Broadway. Register. digital prints, and collage are on music. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. highlights Korean culture and display. Michael Graves, the juror princeton.org. Benjamin Franklin $18. 8 p.m. Fair, Italian American Festival, lifestyles with folk dancing, Korean for the exhibit, recently redesigned Frankly, a musical biography, and Mercer County Park, 609-631- lunch, brush calligraphy, Tae the shopping center. Some of the Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik World Music 7544. www.italianamerican- Kwon Do, singing lessons, a talent works are displayed at the West presented by Matthew Singer, festival.com. “Tribute to Francis show, games, Korean drawing, Kirtan Dance Party with Kart- Windsor Library. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and traditional Korean customs. baritone, Trinity Church singers, tikeya, Princeton Center for Yo- Albert Sinatra” presented by Joe string orchestra, and harpsichord. Fundraising Auction, Men Men- Piscopo with his band at 8 p.m. Rain or shine. For the adoption ga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, families only. Noon to 4 p.m. $20. 7:30 p.m. Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924- toring Men, Westin Hotel, Forre- Italian-American culture. Music, Gala Evening, Opera Project, 7294. www.princetonyoga.com. stal Village, Plainsboro, 908-707- dance, food, activities for children, Saint Andrew’s Church, 50 York Register. $15. 7:30 p.m. 0774. www.menmentoringmen.- rides, art, clothing, Italian prod- Street, Lambertville, 609-397- org. Benefit for the not-for-profit ucts, and memorabilia. Rain or Continued on following page 2425. Opera arias and duets with Good Causes organization dedicated to the de- shine. $3. No pets. Boheme Opera Raymond E. Foose, Cassandra Antiques and Art Show, Histori- Marie Lambros, Celeste Siciliano, cal Society of Princeton, Prince- SCHAFER SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS Lorenzo Corrado, Don Sheasely, ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921- Cheryl Miller, Sarai Johnson, and 6748. www.princetonhistory.org. 1880 PRINCETON AVE., LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ 08648 Mary Ellen Assue. Benefit for Doc- Dealers with antiques and fine arts tors Without Borders. $18. 8 p.m. SCHAFER SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS to benefit educational programs, QUALITY TEACHING IN A PROFESSIONAL • 18 months - ENVIRONMENT SINCE 1988 3 yrs w/ adult • Preschoolers ages 3-5 JUNCTION FREE TRIAL • Girls & Boys Skill Classes CLASS • Recreational Teams BARBER SHOP FOR NEW • Competitive Teams • Tumbling Classes Now Offering KARATE! STUDENTS! • Birthday Parties 609-393-5855 EXPIRES 9/30/09 • Special Needs • Private Lessons Call Now For Fees • Day Trips And Schedules 33 Hightstown Rd., Princeton Jct. Convenient Class Times • Parents Night Out Classes Begin ELLSWORTH’S CENTER (Near Train Station) Mornings • Evenings • Saturdays September 8th! • Sports Combo Class Hrs: Tues - Fri: 10am - 5:45pm Sat: 8:30am - 3:30pm 609-799-8554 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! WWW.SCHAFERGYMNASTICS.COM 22 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Health & Wellness 609-799-6141. www.wwparks- recreation.com. Family and neigh- SEPTEMBER 26 Tai Chi, West Windsor Recre- bors join under the stars. West ation, Senior Center, Clarksville Windsor Football Club pep rally, Continued from preceding page Road, West Windsor, 609-799- screening of “Kung Fu Panda,” 9068. www.wwparks-recreation.- dinner available. The event ends Oktoberfest Celebration, Prince- com. Free. 8:30 a.m. at 9 a.m. on Sunday with a free ton Lodge, 345 River Road, continental breakfast. Register. Montgomery, 609-412-7235. Mixed Level Yoga, Holsome Holistic Center, 27 Witherspoon $40 per campsite. Tents and www.princetonfreemason.com. sleeping bags for rent at Eastern Traditional German food, music, Street, Princeton, 609-279-1592. www.holsome.com. $15. 9:15 to Mountain Sports at MarketFair, entertainment, and beer. $15; $5 609-520-8310. 5 p.m. children. Noon to 5 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Navratri Raas Garba Cele- History Family Theater bration, India Foundation of Aladdin, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Metropolitan Princeton, Pond Guided Tour, NJ State House, County Community College, Road Middle School, Robbinsville, West State Street, Trenton, 609- 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570- 609-799-5675. www.ifmpnj.org. 633-2709. www.njleg.state.nj.us. 3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Dance to live Indian music during Guided tours hourly. Free. Noon Musical tale presented by Kaleido- the festival of nine nights in which to 3 p.m. scope Theater. $10. 2 and 4 p.m. the goddess of Shakti is wor- Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour shiped. $11. Refreshments avail- Company, Starbucks, 98 Nassau able. 7:30 p.m. Street, Princeton, 609-902-3637. Lectures www.princetontourcompany.com. Sustainability Symposium, Law- Faith Listen to chilling ghost stories and renceville School, Clark Music Center, Lawrenceville, 609-620- The Gospel According to Saint walk through creepy walkways 6026. www.lawrenceville.org. Mark, St. Paul Lutheran Church, while holding a lantern. Register. Conference features a keynote 79 One Mile Road, East Windsor, $10. 8 p.m. presentation on environmental ed- 609-947-2692. www.hope- ucation by Chris Maxey, co- theatre.com. Matthew Gibson, an Kids Stuff founder of the Island School and Pops Concert: Constance Lin Kaita, 14, the featured pi- actor from Canada, presents a Kid Rewards Event, Fit Rewards, director of the Cape Eleuthera two-hour solo performance anist with Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, on Sunday, Village Park, Bergen Street, Law- Foundation in the Bahamas. Inter- through storytelling and theatrics October 4, at 7 p.m., at Princeton Alliance Church, 20 renceville, 609-332-5689. www.kid- active break out sessions follow. about the story of the life of Jesus rewards.com. Family games, magi- Walking tour of the campus. Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, with her teacher Christ. $10 donation. 7 p.m. cian, food, gifts. For children ages 4 Lunch. Free. Register. 8:30 a.m. to 12. Register. Noon to 2 p.m. Chiu-Ling Lin of West Windsor. Food & Dining to 1:30 p.m. Women in Theater: Issues for the For Families Kate Whoriskey. Register. Free. Luthea Salom, and Jodelle. Free. West Windsor Community Farm- 21st Century, Princeton Univer- 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m. ers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Park- Wagon Tours, Howell Living His- sity, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau ing Lot, Princeton Junction Train tory Farm, Valley Road, off Route Street, 609-258-8920. www.- Trusting the Internet, Monroe Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Station, 609-577-5113. www.- 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. princeton.edu. Conference focus- Public Library, 4 Municipal Princeton, 102 Witherspoon westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. www.howellfarm.org. Visit the ing on issues, experiences, and vi- Plaza, Monroe, 732-521-5000. Street, 609-924-8777. www.cafe- Carrots, Cans, Coats, and Coins farm from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Narrat- sion of women in theater. Orga- www.monroetwplibrary.org. Learn improv.com. Music, poetry, and drive by Yes We Can takes dona- ed wagon tours from 10:30 a.m. to nized by Stacy Wolf, Lewis Cen- tips on recognizing fake E-mails, comedy. 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Supermom 2009 is an ode to and Kirsten Shearer. that mother who juggles home, family, and work Mothers with at least one child may choose from Foraging for Wild Edibles in Au- tumn, Stony Brook Millstone Singles with dexterity and still retains her individuality and any of the fitness rounds including a 5K Fun Run, Watershed, Buttinger Nature Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates, talent. The benefit event is on Saturday, October 3, Fun Relay Race including changing diapers and Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, Princeton Area, 732-759-2174. at Cando Fitness, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro. running with a laundry bag, or hula hoops, before Hopewell, 609-737-7592. www.- www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s Mothers are encouraged to not only showcase moving on to arts and crafts or performing arts. thewatershed.org. Jeff Hoagland to early 50s. Call for reservation their skills in a variety of activities ranging from fit- Family activities include music, martial arts and leads a hike for edible plants in the and location. $20 plus dinner and ness to general knowledge, but to also enjoy them- dance demonstrations, children’s games, and face Watershed Reserve. Adults only. drinks. 7:30 p.m. selves with their peers, says Rashmi Das, a South painting. There is also a tricky tray auction and a Register at www.princetonadult- Brunswick resident with two sons, ages 5 and 8. fashion show. Participants receive a tote bag, shirt, school.org. 9 a.m. to noon. Sports “The idea came to me as I realized that all the moms and gifts. Register at www.woila.net or Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia Picnic, Outer Circle Ski Club, I knew juggle home, family, kid’s activities, and www.mysilsila.com. Farm Market, 299 Princeton- Plainsboro Park, 609-799-4674. Hightstown Road, East Windsor, www.outercircleskiclub.org. jobs with dexterity. Also, since the intent was to The event is to benefit Women Aware, a non- 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- Sports and board games. $10. 2 to benefit a woman and a children’s organization, the profit organization to protect women from domestic acre corn maze includes more 6:30 p.m. ideal target was moms.” violence in Middlesex County with a 24-hour than two miles of potential path- Bike Ride, West Windsor Bicycle Das left her corporate career selling outsourcing helpline, crisis counseling, legal advocates, and an ways depicting a barn and farm and Pedestrian Alliance, Com- solutions last year to start her own small venture: to emergency shelter, and Ashraya, an organization in animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. munity Park, 609-799-0025. promote women-based enterprises including prod- India that focuses on the care and rehabilitation of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. www.wwbpa.org. Ride of close to ucts and services from organizations that are run by physically and mentally challenged children. Walk the Trails: Hike to the Hob- eight miles is for all ages. Helmets women and looking for marketing and sales support — Lynn Miller bit Tree, Stony Brook Millstone required. Pre-ride safety checks. globally. “The specific points that I look for in the Watershed, Buttinger Nature Parents must accompany children organizations are that they should be helping a Supermom 2009, Cando Fitness Club, Forre- Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, under 13. Free. Raindate is Sun- stal Village, Plainsboro. Saturday, October 3, 4 p.m. Hopewell, 609-737-7592. www.- day, September 27. 2 p.m. cause in some form and make hand crafted products using eco-friendly, recycled materials,” she says. Benefit for Women Aware and Ashraya. Mothers thewatershed.org. Take a walk with at least one child may enter the contest includ- featured in “Walk the Trails in and Sports for Causes “Most of the moms who are helping me organize Around Princeton” by Sophie ing a 5K run, a relay race, or hula hoops; fine arts, 5K Race, Friends and Neighbors this fund raiser believe in making a difference to Glovier and photographer Bentley arts and crafts, or performing arts; and knowledge in Action, Thompson Park, Mon- their lives and the lives around them in any small but Drezner. Meet the author. 10:30 and personality questions. Judges will declare one roe, 609-371-1137. www.fna5k.- significant way,” says Das. Her committee mem- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. SuperMom and two runners-up. Register. $25. com. Benefit to for children and bers include Amy Best, Sunitha Patel, Reshma Corn Maze, Howell Living Histo- families dealing with childhood Vishwanathan, Jody Sherlock, Bindu Tinnanur, Vi- www.woila.net. ry Farm, Valley Road, off Route cancers. Register online. 9 a.m. 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. 5K and One-Mile Fun Run, www.howellfarm.org. $8. Noon to museum.princeton.edu. Free. 2 ian products, and memorabilia. www.anxietyalternatives.com. Parkinson Alliance, 101 4 p.m. p.m. Rain or shine. $3. No pets. Outdoor Meditation and healing tools for Carnegie Center parking lot, West mass at 11 a.m. Noon to 9 p.m. depression, anxiety, relationships, National Public Lands Day, Windsor, 800-579-8440. www.- and stress. Register. Free. 11 Kingston Greenways, Mapleton parkinsonalliance.org. Refresh- Dancing a.m. to 7 p.m. Preserve, 145 Mapleton Road, ments, music, moon bounces, Milonga Sunday, Central Jersey Faith Kingston, 609-924-5705. www.- door prizes, and awards. $25. 9 Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- All Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ Essential Oils Basics, Princeton kingstongreenways.org. Friends a.m. son Center, 45 Stockton Road, Road, Princeton, 609-921-2420. Center for Yoga & Health, 50 of Princeton Nursery Lands, Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skill- Kid’s Triathlon, Downtown High- Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- “The Cultural Impact of the Book of Kingston Greenways Association, man, 609-924-7294. Presented by tstown, 609-865-1081. www.- centraljerseydance.org. Tango Revelation” presented by Elaine and the D&R Canal State Park Nancy Orlen Weber. Register. downtownhightstown.org. For lesson and open dancing. No part- Pagels, professor of religion at jointly sponsor a volunteer work $20. 11 a.m. ages 7 to 13. Swim, bike, and run. ner needed. $12. 7 p.m. Princeton University, and author session in the Mapleton Preserve: Benefit for a new skate park. Reg- of “The Gnostic Gospels,” “Be- litter removal, vine clearing, bam- ister by E-mail at [email protected] Good Causes yond Belief: The Secret Gospel of History boo and brush cutting, tree planti- com. 3:30 p.m. Jazz on 2, Mercer College Thomas,” and “Adam, Eve, and From Revolution to Relativity, ng, and photo documentation. WWFM, Katmandu, Route 29, the Serpent.” Free. 11:30 a.m. Historical Society of Princeton, Bring tools; some tools will be Trenton, 609-570-3189. www.- Yom Kippur, Chabad of the Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau available on site. Dress appropri- wwfm.org. Celebrating the one- Windsors, Holiday Inn, 399 Mon- Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. ately. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday year anniversary of the station’s mouth Street, East Windsor, 609- www.princetonhistory.org. Clas- Geocache — Whatever Floats return to jazz features perfor- 448-9369. www.chabadwindsor.- sic walking tour of downtown Your Boat, Stony Brook Mill- September 27 mances by Jerry Rife’s Rhythm com. Kol Nidre services. Free. Princeton and Princeton Universi- stone Watershed, Buttinger Na- Kings, Miche Braden, Joe Zook 6:30 p.m. ty includes stops at Nassau Hall, ture Center, 31 Titus Mill Road, and Blues Deluxe, Mercer’s Jazz Yom Kippur Services, String of University Chapel, Woodrow Wil- Hopewell, 609-737-7592. www.- Yom Kippur. Begins at sunset. Trio, and James Kelly. Jazz Pearls, Unitarian Universalist son’s homes, and Einstein’s resi- thewatershed.org. Examine the brunch featuring New-Orleans Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill dence. Register by phone. $7. 2 relationship between land and wa- Drama themed cuisine. $19.95. Reserva- Road, Princeton, 609-430-0025. p.m. ter while launching small boats A Nice Family Gathering, Off- tions encouraged at 609-393- www.stringofpearlsweb.org. Kol The Railroads of Hightstown, down the Stony Brook. More de- Broadstreet Theater, 5 South 7300. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nidre. 7:15 p.m. East Windsor Historical Soci- tails at www.geocaching.com. Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, Antiques and Art Show, Histori- ety, Ely House and Museum, 164 Register. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Yom Kipper, Temple Micah, Law- 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- cal Society of Princeton, Prince- renceville Presbyterian Church, North Main Street, 609-448-3155. Politics street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921- Route 206, 609-921-1128. www.- www.hewhs.org. The program is $29.50. 1:30 p.m. 6748. www.princetonhistory.org. temple-micah.org. Services. No presented by John Kilbride presi- Voter Registration, League of Roebling: The Story of the Dealers with antiques and fine arts tickets or membership required. 8 dent of the Camden & Amboy Rail- Women Voters, McCaffrey’s and Brooklyn Bridge, Actors’ NET, to benefit educational programs, p.m. road Historical Group and an East Labyrinth Books, Princeton, 609- 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Mor- exhibitions, and collections care. Windsor resident. Guided tours of 924-7018. www.lwv.org. Register risville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.- Appraisals clinic with experts from Health & Wellness the house begin at 2 p.m. 3 p.m. to vote and ask questions. 9 a.m. actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 2 p.m. Rago Auction Center at 1:30 p.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Healing Power of Meditation, For Families Schools See story. Menlha Buddhist Center, 243 Having Our Say, Berlind Theater Fairs North Union Street, Lambertville, Fall Family Fun, Terhune Or- Open House, Chyten Center, 21 at the McCarter, 91 University 609-397-4828. www.mediation- chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609- Route 31 North, Pennington, 609- Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Fair, Italian American Festival, innewjersey.org. Full day program 924-2310. www.terhune- 737-8910. www.chyten.com. www.mccarter.org. Drama by Mercer County Park, 609-631- of meditation to use in daily life. No orchards.com. Pick your own ap- Grand opening of new center fo- Emily Mann adapted from the 7544. www.italianamerican- experience necessary. Register. ples, pumpkins, and raspberries. cusing on individualized tutoring book by Sadie and Bessie Delany festival.com. Annual three-day $40 includes tea. 10:30 a.m. to Free admission. Rain or shine. and new programs. Register. 10 with Amy Hill Hearth. $20 to $55. community festival to showcase 4:30 p.m. Music by Mountain View Blue- a.m. to 4 p.m. and preserve Italian-American cul- grass Band. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Post performance discussion after Healing Clinic, Needs Approach the matinee. 2 and 7:30 p.m. ture. Music, dance, food, activities Retail Therapy for children, rides, art, clothing, Ital- Counseling, 3571 Quakerbridge Jekyll & Hyde, Kelsey Theater, Road, Hamilton, 732-220-1663. Continued on following page White Elephant Sale, Auxiliary of Mercer County Community Col- the University Medical Center at lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Princeton, University Medical 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- Center at Princeton, first level of theatre.net. Dark musical by the parking garage, 609-497- Cheng/Ferrara Productions. $16. KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING 4069. www.princetonhcs.org. An- 2 p.m. nual sale to benefit the Medical FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1967 Center at Princeton. Items include A View from the Bridge, Shake- appliances, hardware, furnish- speare ‘70, Kendall Hall, College ings, linens, drapes, art, antiques, of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-882- bric-a-brac, books, clothing, ac- 5979. www.shakespeare70.org. cessories, toys, sports equipment, Arthur Miller’s tragic tale. $12. 2 and outdoor supplies. Also, Sun- p.m. day, September 27. 9 a.m. to 3 Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the p.m. Sparrow, Passage Theater, Mill Specialty Book Sale, Plainsboro Hill Playhouse, Front and Mont- Public Library, 641 Plainsboro gomery streets, Trenton, 609-392- Road, 609-275-2897. www.- 0766. www.passagetheatre.org. lmxac.org/plainsboro. Specialty Drama about Ethel Waters fea- sale of autographed, rare books, tures Demetria Joyce Bailey in the Showroom Hours: 609-587-4646 and boxed sets for sale to benefit title role. $25. 3 p.m. Mon - Fri 1439 Hamilton Ave. the library’s capital campaign. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hamilton, NJ Several hundred books with in- Art Evenings & Weekends (Between Olden Ave. & Kuser Rd. scriptions include manuals on re- Highlights Tour, Princeton Uni- By Appointment Minutes from I95 exit.) pairing pianos to best selling versity Art Museum, Princeton thrillers, as well as books by campus, 609-258-3788. www.art- 24 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Explore Your Parks, Mercer org/plainsboro. Specialty sale of chabadwindsor.com. Services. SEPTEMBER 27 County Park Commission, autographed, rare books, and 9:30 a.m. Rosedale Park picnic pavilion, boxed sets for sale to benefit the li- Monday String of Pearls, Unitarian Univer- 609-989-6540. www.mercer- brary’s capital campaign. Several Continued from preceding page salist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill county.org. Brisk hike. Bring a set hundred books with inscriptions in- September 28 Road, Princeton, 609-430-0025. of hand clippers. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. clude manuals on repairing pianos www.stringofpearlsweb.org. Ser- Live Music to best selling thrillers, as well as vices, workshops, and break fast. Retail Therapy books by Charles Goren, Harry Tom Paxton, Barnes & Noble, Film Childcare available. 10 a.m. to 6 MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- Urban Decay, Ulta Beauty, 540 Truman, Alistair Cooke, Barbara p.m. Bush, and Phillip Margolin. Stuff a Fall Festival of Shakespeare’s 716-1570. www.bn.com. Singer Nassau Park Boulevard, West Temple Micah, Lawrenceville songwriter presents songs from Windsor, 609-452-1266. Eric bag from the regular monthly sale Plays, Princeton Theological for $3. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seminary, Stuart Hall, Room 6, Presbyterian Church, Route 206, his picture book and CD of “The Jimenez, makeup artist and retail 609-921-1128. www.temple-mic- Marvelous Toy.” 2 p.m. sales director with Urban Decay, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Chess Screening of “Richard II,” 1978, in ah.org. Yom Kippur morning ser- presents master classes on the vices. Yiskor service at 12:30 p.m. OutdoorAction fundamentals of makeup artistry Plainsboro Public Library, 641 conjunction with “Through a Glass, Darkly.” Free. 7 p.m. Informal discussion group at 3 Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia and consultations. Register for Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. p.m. Family services at 4:15 p.m. Farm Market, 299 Princeton- class with purchase of $100 gift www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For Literati Concluding services followed by Hightstown Road, East Windsor, card from Ulta. Gifts with select advanced adult players. 1 to 5 break fast at 5:15 p.m. No tickets 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- purchases of Urban Decay. Pre- p.m. Plainsboro Literary Group, or membership required. 10 a.m. acre corn maze includes more view the new holiday collection. Plainsboro Public Library, 641 than two miles of potential path- 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sports for Causes Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Health & Wellness www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Nib- ways depicting a barn and farm White Elephant Sale, Auxiliary of Hightstown Sprint Triathlon, Yoga, Center for Relaxation and animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. the University Medical Center at Downtown Hightstown, 609- bles, conversation, and readings. 6:30 p.m. Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Princeton, University Medical 865-1081. www.downtown- Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750- Sunday Stroll Series, Mercer Center at Princeton, first level of hightstown.org. Swim, bike, and Pop Music 7432. www.relaxationand- County Park Commission, Mer- the parking garage, 609-497- run. Benefit for a new skate park. healing.com. Beginners at 4:15 cer Park, Tennis Center parking 4069. www.princetonhcs.org. An- Register by E-mail at Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony p.m.; mixed level at 5:30 p.m. $15. lot, West Windsor, 609-989-6540. nual sale to benefit the Medical [email protected]. 7:30 a.m. Chorus, 5000 Windrows Drive, 4:15 p.m. www.mercercounty.org. Family Center at Princeton. Items include Hops to Hops Bike Ride, New Plainsboro, 732-469-3983. www.- appliances, hardware, furnishings, harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. Mixed Level Hatha Yoga, Center program, “Autumn Adventure.” Jersey Metro Chapter of the Na- for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Register by E-mail to jlear@- linens, drapes, art, antiques, bric- tional Multiple Sclerosis Soci- New members are welcome. 7:15 a-brac, books, clothing, acces- p.m. Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, mercercounty.org. $3. 10 to 11:30 ety, River Horse Brewing Compa- Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- a.m. sories, toys, sports equipment, and ny, 60 Lambert Lane, Lambert- outdoor supplies. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. relaxationandhealing.com. Ryah Corn Maze, Howell Living History ville, 732-660-1005. www.- Yom Kippur Dekis presents. $15. 5:30 to 6:45 Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Specialty Book Sale, Plainsboro nationalmssociety.org. 40-mile Chabad of the Windsors, Holiday p.m. Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.- Public Library, 641 Plainsboro ride through the rolling hills. Regis- Inn, 399 Monmouth Street, East howellfarm.org. $8. Noon to 4 p.m. Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.- ter. 8 a.m. Windsor, 609-448-9369. www.- For Parents Grandparents Support Group, Family Support Organization, 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Hamil- ton, 609-586-1200. Register. Free. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Lectures Job Hunting Tips, Get Hired To- day, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750- 7432. www.meetup.com/gethired- today. Weekly meeting for unem- ployed professionals facilitated by a former recruiter. Register online. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. www.mcl.org. “Finding the Local Roots of Your Family Tree” presented by Casey Zahn. 7 p.m. Singles Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- stown Road, West Windsor, 609- 716-8771. www.groversmill- coffee.com. Drop in for soups, wraps, gelato, and tea, coffee, desserts, or espresso. 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Municipal Meetings Public Meeting, West Windsor Township Council, Municipal Building, 609-799-2400. www.- westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m. Meeting, WW-P Board of Educa- tion, Grover Middle School, 609- 716-5000. 7:30 p.m. School Sports For WW-P school sports infor- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. North Boys Soccer. Allentown. 4 p.m. North Field Hockey. At South. 4 p.m. North Girls Soccer. At Allentown. 4 p.m. North Girls Tennis. Notre Dame. 4 p.m. South Boys Soccer. Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m. South Field Hockey. North. 4 p.m. South Girls Soccer. At Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m. South Girls Tennis. Steinert. 4 p.m. SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 25 North Girls Volleyball. At Bridge- water-Raritan. 5:30 p.m. South Girls Volleyball. At North Hunterdon. 5:30 p.m. Drama Having Our Say, Berlind Theater at the McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama by CASH Emily Mann adapted from the book by Sadie and Bessie Delany Highest Price Paid with Amy Hill Hearth. $15 to $48. 7:30 p.m. GOLD • DIAMONDS • SILVER Film Gold Jewelry (can be damaged) Visual Arts, Princeton Universi- ty, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau Sterling Silver Jewelry • Sterling Silver Flatware Street, 609-258-1500. www.- princeton.edu. Screening of inde- Tea Sets • Silver Coins • Gold Coins pendent work by Lalithra Fernan- Corn Maze: Corner Copia Farm Market offers a Dental Gold • Diamonds ¼ Carat & Up do. Free. 4:30 p.m. challenging 10-acre corn maze depicting a barn and Rolex Watches Art farm animals through the fall season. 299 Princeton- Visual Arts, Princeton Universi- Hightstown Road, East Windsor, 609-426-8884. With the Precious Metal Market ty, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau at an All-Time High, Now Is the Time to Turn Street, 609-258-1500. www.- princeton.edu. Opening reception Children” presented by Brett Art Broken Jewelry and Unwanted Items to CASH! for junior independent work exhi- Danko, president of Main Street bition. Free. On view to Friday, Financial Solutions. 7 p.m. Exhibition and Sale, Princeton October 16. 6 p.m. Area Community Foundation, Trent Jewelers Lectures 15 Princess Road, Lawrenceville, Literati 609-219-1800. www.pacf.org. Ex- Windrows University, Win- hibition and sale featuring works 16 Edinburg Rd. at 5 Points • Mercerville, N.J. Author Event, Princeton Public drows, 2000 Windrows Drive, of Princeton artist Thomas 609-5584-88800 Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Plainsboro, 800-708-7007. www.- George. Through Thursday, De- 609-924-8822. www.princeton- princetonwindrows.net. “Straight- cember 31. 9 a.m. library.org. Joan Cittadino Rice, forward Advice of Everyday Liv- author of “Parenting Solutions: ing” presented by Peter K. 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Good Causes case, Princeton Regional Author Event, Princeton Public Designed by Experts, for bringing Music & its Notation to Life! Harvest Luncheon, Crawford Chamber, Westin Forrestal Vil- Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, House, Cherry Valley Country lage, Plainsboro, 609-924-1776. 609-924-8822. www.princeton- library.org. “Against Resignation: Club, Skillman, 908-874-5153. www.princetonchamber.org. Birth-3 Years 4-7 Years www.crawfordhouse.org. Benefit More than 120 business exhibits, The Seduction of Pessimism” pre- Family Music Music Makers for services and programs for networking opportunities, and sented by Susan Nieman, author 3-4 Years women in recovery from drug and food and beverage tastings. Ad- of “Moral Clarity: A Guide for The Cycle of Seasons alcohol addictions. Honorees are mission is free with a business Grown-Up Idealists.” 7 p.m. Featuring the only Level 3 ECMMA*- Certified Teacher in New Jersey *Early Childhood Music and Movement Association Noel and Frank Drift, founders of card. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dutchtown Nursery. Register. www.musiciansinthemaking.com 609-750-0600 Investment and Retirement Sem- Continued on following page $60. 11:30 a.m. inar, David Lerner Associates, Westin Hotel, Forrestal Village, Faith 201 Village Boulevard, Plains- Yom Kippur, Har Sinai Temple, boro, 609-806-2764. www.david- Hopewell High School, 259 Pen- lerner.com. Seminar presented by nington-Titusville Road, 609-730- David Lerner. Hors d’oeuvrs and 8100. www.harsinai.org. Morning dessert. Register. Free. 7 p.m. service. Junior congregation at 11 a.m. Children’s service at 2 p.m. Business Meetings Afternoon service at 3:15 p.m. JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Tickets required for most services. Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 10 a.m. 609-924-2277. www.trinity- princeton.org. Networking and Food & Dining support for changing careers, Princeton Farmers Market, Pine free. 7:30 p.m. and Nassau streets, Princeton, 609-924-8431. www.princeton- Live Music farmersmarket.com. Produce, Franklin-Alison Jazz Quartet, poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, Witherspoon Grill, 57 Wither- baked goods, flowers, and chef spoon Street, Princeton, 609-924- cooking demonstrations. Rain or 6011. 6:30 to 10 p.m. shine. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jersey Fresh Tuesdays, Bistro Sports Soleil, 173 Mercer Street, Hight- Backpacking 101, Blue Ridge stown, 609-443-9700. Squash- Mountain Sports, Princeton themed dinner menu featuring Shopping Center, 301 North Harri- Jersey Fresh produce. Call for son Street, Princeton, 609-921- reservations. 6:30 p.m. 6078. www.brmsstore.com. “Clothing, Boots, and Poles.” Reg- Health & Wellness ister. 7 p.m. Mixed Level Hatha Yoga, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- Wednesday relaxationandhealing.com. $15. 10 to 11:30 a.m. September 30 Qigong, Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Medi- School Sports tative exercises for balance. Reg- ister. $20. 6:30 p.m. North Girls Tennis, 609-716- 5000, ext. 5134. Trenton. 4 p.m. Kids Stuff South Girls Tennis, 609-716- Read & Pick on the Farm: Indian 5000, ext. 5134. at Hamilton West. Corn, Terhune Orchards, 330 4 p.m. Cold Soil Road, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Sto- Drama rytime, craft activity, and fruit or Having Our Say, Berlind Theater vegetable picking for pre-school to at the McCarter, 91 University age 8. Register. $7. 9:30 a.m. and Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. 11 a.m. www.mccarter.org. Drama by Emily Mann adapted from the For Parents book by Sadie and Bessie Delany Hopewell Public Library, 13 East with Amy Hill Hearth. $15 to $48. Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466- 7:30 p.m. 1625. “Raising Financially Aware 26 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Kids Stuff Road, Monmouth Junction, 732- Songs for a New 329-4000. Sharing session. Free. World, Princeton SEPTEMBER 30 Activity Night, Cub Scout Pack 7 to 9 p.m. University Players, 40, Dutch Neck School, 392 Vil- TBA, 609-258-1500. Continued from preceding page lage Road, West Windsor, 609- Live Music www.princeton.edu/- 275-5443. Paper airplanes, mar- William Hart Strecker, Salt Creek pup. Musical. $10. 8 Classical Music bles, and ice pops. Parent or p.m. guardian must accompany child. 7 Grille, One Rockingham Row, Faculty Recital Series, Westmin- to 8 p.m. Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609- Proof, Theatre Intime, ster Choir College, Williamson 419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.- Hamilton Murray The- Hall, 609-921-2663. www.rider.- Lectures com. Guitarist accompanied by ater, Princeton Univer- edu. Kathleen Scheide on harpsi- George Lakes on piano. 7 to 10 sity, 609-258-1742. chord presents works by Bach, GrandPals Intergenerational p.m. www.theatreintime.- Forqueray, and Roesgen. Free. Program, Princeton Senior Re- org. David Auburn dra- 7:30 p.m. source Center, Suzanne Patter- Singles ma. $12. 8 p.m. son, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924- World Music 7108. Jan Johnson, children’s li- Meet and Greet, Singles Get To- Film brarian at Princeton Public Li- gethers, Olive Garden, 777 Route Paco Pena Flemenco Ensemble, brary, shares her experience on 18, East Brunswick, 732-605- Short Films, Prince- McCarter Theater, 91 University the American Library Associa- 0958. Dinner. Register. $25. 6 ton TV, 369 Wither- Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. tion’s Caldecott committee to hon- p.m. spoon Street, Prince- www.mccarter.org. Dancers, gui- or the outstanding children’s book ton, 609-252-1963. tarists, and singers present a true illustrators. She talks about dis- For Seniors www.princetontv.org. rendition of the art of flamenco in Screening of five short cussing illustrations while reading Grand Reopening Ceremony, “A Compas: In the Rhythm.” $35 to films marking the com- to young children. GrandPals pro- West Windsor Senior Center, $46. 8 p.m. pletion of “The Film- gram matches adult volunteers Senior Center, 609-799-9068. makers Workshop.” with children. Volunteers wel- Tour, refreshments, and digni- Free. 7 p.m. Food & Dining come. Register. 1 a.m. taries. Free. Noon. Makeup Artistry: Eric Seminar, Chez Alice, Mountain Latin American Legal Defense Art Jimenez, makeup artist Lakes House, 57 Mountain Av- and Education Fund, Princeton and retail sales direc- enue, Princeton, 609-586-5050. Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 University, 219 Aaron Burr Hall, tor with Urban Decay, www.chezalice.com. Vemma Nu- 609-258-3000. www.princeton..- Thursday Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609- tritional Program for Life, as well edu. “To Count and Be Counted: 924-7206. www.chapinschool.- presents master classes as samples from the fall and winter Latinos and the 2010 Census” fo- October 1 org. First day for “Personal Land- on the fundamentals of menus, information from event rum promotes discussion by Lati- scapes,” an exhibit of paintings by planners. Register. 2 p.m. no organizations, academics, and Mary Bundy. On view to October makeup artistry and the public. Speakers include Dou- School Sports 30. Reception for the artist on consultations at Ulta Gardens glas S. Massey and Alejandro Wednesday, October 7, 5 to 7 p.m. 10 a.m. in Nassau Park on Sun- Farmer Twilight Meetings, North- Portes from Princeton University; For WW-P school sports infor- day, September 27. east Organic Farming Associa- Reverend Miguel Rivera from the mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Art Exhibit, Daniel P. Turner tion of New Jersey, Double National Coalition of Latino Clergy 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Thomas, West Windsor Library, Brook Farm, 20 Long Way, and Christian Leaders; and Maria 333 North Post Road, 609-448- org. Bela Fleck on banjo, Edgar Hopewell, 908-371-1111. www.- Charo Juega, co-founder of the North Boys Soccer. At Notre 0560. www.danielpturnerthomas.- Dame. 4 p.m. Meyer on string bass, and Zakir nofanj.org. “The Energy Efficient LALDEF. Free. 3 to 1 p.m. com. Opening of “Fall into Winter” Hussain on tabla. $42 to $54. 8 Farm of the Future” presented by Solar Energy Options for Your North Field Hockey. At Steinert. 4 featuring fall watercolors of the p.m. Jon McConaughy. Register. $15. Home, Infinite Energy, Hamilton p.m. area by Daniel P. Turner Thomas, 5 to 7 p.m. Manor, 30 Route 156, Hamilton, North Girls Soccer. Notre Dame. as well as “Miracle on the Hud- Good Causes son,” a watercolor created after 609-923-0851. Seminar focuses 4 p.m. Gala, Preservation New Jersey, Health & Wellness on solar technologies, the installa- the recent crash. The painting, South Boys Soccer. At Steinert. 4 Pleasantdale Chateau, West Or- tion process, state and federal in- featured in the New York Times Art and Soul: Paint Your Heart p.m. ange, 609-392-6409. www.- Out Workshop, Volition Well- centives, and the costs and bene- and Fox 5 News, is being donated to the crew of Flight 1549 in the preservationnj.org. Cocktail re- ness Solutions, 842 State Road, fits of owning a solar energy sys- South Field Hockey. At Princeton. ception, live and silent auctions, Princeton, 609-688-8300. www.- tem. Refreshments. Register. 4 p.m. fall. On view through October 31. 10 a.m. dinner, and dancing. Elegant party volitionwellness.com. Meditation, Free. 6 to 7 p.m. South Girls Soccer. Steinert. 4 attire. Register. $250. 6 p.m. movement, painting. Presented by Art Exhibit, Arts Council of Identity Theft Presentation, Rid- p.m. Gourmet Garden, Zonta Club of Janet Waronker. Register. $99. 10 er University, Bart Luedeke Cen- Princeton, 102 Witherspoon a.m. to 4 p.m. Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. Trenton, Hamilton Manor, Route ter, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5521. Drama 130 South, Hamilton, 609-586- Mixed Level Hatha Yoga, Center www.rider.edu. Interactive pre- www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Having Our Say, Berlind Theater Opening reception for “Dry Ice: 7772. www.zontatrenton.org. for Relaxation and Healing, 666 sentation focusing on the major is- at the McCarter, 91 University Food and wine tasting benefit for Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, sues surrounding identity theft and Alaska Native Artists and the Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Landscape,” an exhibition of Crawford House. Register. $50 to Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- fraud presented by J. Drew Pro- www.mccarter.org. Drama by $65. 6 p.m. relaxationandhealing.com. Ryah caccino. Register by E-mail at works by contemporary Alaskan Emily Mann adapted from the artists. On view to November 21. Dekis presents. $15. 5:25 to 6:35 [email protected]. Free. 7 p.m. book by Sadie and Bessie Delany Faith p.m. Panel discussion with the curator Camera Club, South Brunswick with Amy Hill Hearth. $15 to $48. and participating artists followed Princeton Theological Seminary, Arts Commission, South Bruns- 7:30 p.m. by reception. 4 p.m. Mackay Campus Center, 609-497- wick Community Center, 124 New Late Thursdays, Princeton Uni- 7963. www.ptsem.edu. “Sanctifi- versity Art Museum, Campus, cation for Proclamation: Walking 609-258-3788. www.artmuseum.- with God” presented by Brad R. princeton.edu. Extended hours to Braxton, a Baptist minister. 7 p.m. explore the special exhibitions and collections. Many evenings fea- Food & Dining ture film screenings, musical per- Seed to Bottle, Hopewell Valley formances, and activities. Free. 7 Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pen- to 10 p.m. nington, 609-737-4465. www.- hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Dancing Course covers the basic concepts Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tan- of viticulture and winemaking. Pre- go, Suzanne Patterson Center, sented by Sergio Neri and Antho- Monument Drive, 609-273-1378. ny Dell. Register. $35. 5 to 8:30 www.theblackcattango.com. Be- p.m. ginner and intermediate classes Italian Regional Cuisine: Puglia, OPEN HOUSES followed by guided practice. $10. 8 Eno Terra Restaurant, 4484 p.m. Route 27, Kingston, 609-497- 1777. www.enoterra.com. Light Literati fare to accompany wines present- Author Event, Barnes & Noble, ed by chef Christopher Albrecht. MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- Register. $25. 6 p.m. 716-1570. www.bn.com. New writers’ night features Dorothea Kids Stuff Thursday, October 22 Burrell, “Open the Door and Let Social Skills for Children, Jewish Me In;” Sophie Glovier, “Walk the Family and Children’s Services Trails in and Around Princeton;” of Greater Mercer County, Con- 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Martin Sumners, “94 Feet and Ris- gregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village ing;” and Gwen Southgate, “Coin Road East, West Windsor, 609- Street Chronicles.” 6 p.m. 987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. For ages 7 to 11. Through Novem- Classical Music ber 19. Register. $300. 4:15 p.m. Afternoon Concert, Princeton SIBS, Jewish Family and Chil- Saturday, November 14 University Chapel, Washington dren’s Services of Greater Mer- Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 cer County, Congregation Beth 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Chaim, 329 Village Road East, Brentano String Quartet, Prince- West Windsor, 609-987-8100. ton University Concerts, www.jfcsonline.org. For children Richardson Auditorium, 609-258- in grades 3 to 5 with siblings with 9220. www.princeton.edu. Music special needs. Through Novem- by Haydn and Schubert. Free with ber 19. Register. $36. 4:15 p.m. reservation. 8 p.m. For Families World Music South Brunswick Moms Club, Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Za- South Brunswick Library, 110 kir Hussain, McCarter Theater, Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junc- 90 FACKLER ROAD (between Princeton Pike & Route 206) Individual visits are welcome 91 University Place, Princeton, tion, 908-247-7637. www.sbpl.- by appointment. 609.924.8126 [email protected] www.pjs.org 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.- info. Children are welcome to at- tend with a parent. 10 to 11 a.m. SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 27 Lectures Art ecutive chef Jason Hensle paired with wine selections. Register. 55-Plus, Jewish Center of Prince- Gallery Talk, Princeton Universi- $85. 6:30 p.m. ton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-737- ty Art Museum, Princeton cam- 2001. www.princetonol.com. “Not pus, 609-258-3788. www.- Health & Wellness Your Mother’s Women’s Move- princetonartmuseum.org. High- ment” presented by Mary S. Hart- lights of the collections, new ac- Pharmaceutical Questions, man. 10 a.m. quisitions, and special exhibitions. Plainsboro Township, Municipal Free. 12:30 p.m. Building, 609-799-0909. www.- De-Clutter Club, South plainsboronj.com. Princeton Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Gallery Exhibit, Peddie School, HealthCare System presents Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732- Mariboe Gallery, Hightstown, 609- “Pharmacy Game Show” for senior 329-4000. www.sbpl.info. Share 490-7550. www.peddie.org. citizens. Bring a list of medications organizing and de-clutter tips to- Opening reception for “Paper or the actual medications to discuss gether. 7 p.m. Cuts,” an exhibition of four artists concerns with pharmacist. Free for Princeton Area Junior Woman’s who use cut paper as their primary residents. Register. 1 to 2 p.m. Club, West Windsor Library, 33 expressive material. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 Restorative Yoga, Four Winds North Post Road, 609-799-7089. Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue, www.pajwc.blogspot.com. Meet- p.m. On view to October 21. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pennington, 609-818-9888. ing of a volunteer service organi- www.fourwindsyoga.com. $17. zation group. New members wel- 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. come. 7:30 p.m. Dancing English Country Dance, Lam- History Live Music bertville Country Dancers, Ti- tusville United Methodist Church, Princeton Pub Crawl, Princeton Singer Songwriter Showcase, Tour Company, Starbucks, 98 Triumph Brewing Company, 7 Church Road, Titusville. www.- Lambertvillecountrydancers.org. Nassau Street, Princeton, 609- Fall into Winter: ‘Harvest at Stults Farm,’by Daniel 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 902-3637. www.princetontour- P. Turner Thomas, is part of a solo exhibit opening 609-924-7855. www.triumph- No partner needed. Beginners welcome. $8. 8 p.m. company.com. Architectural, liter- brew.com. Hosted by Frank ary, and historical sites and events Thursday, October 1, at West Windsor Library, 333 Thewes. 9 p.m. Classical Music through the town. Register. $10. 6 North Post Road, 609-448-0560. p.m. Singles Piano Teachers’ Forum, Jacobs Divorce Support Group, Music, Route 1, Lawrence, 609- Live Music 522, Monmouth Junction, 732- River Road, Princeton, 609-581- Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 921-1510. “Playful Pleasures,” a 329-4000. Phoenix Rising, Latin 3889. www.princetonchurchof- presentation on the syllabus for Franklin-Alison Jazz Combo, BT jazz with Andrea Branchfeld on christ.com. Support group for men Hopewell, 609-213-9509. Sup- Bistro, 3499 Route 1 South, West port, personal growth, and social. the spring festival. $10. 8:30 a.m. flute. She is a South Brunswick and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Windsor, 609-919-9403. Jazz, resident. $5 includes refresh- Call for location. 7:30 p.m. Faculty Series, Westminster blue, swing, and funk. 7 p.m. Conservatory, Art Gallery, ments. 8 to 10 p.m. Sports for Causes Luedeke Center, Rider University, Open Mic, Chicklet Bookstore, Choice Society, Tre Piani, 120 Golf Classic, Gerald R. Covello 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Princeton Shopping Center, 301 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Vil- Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund, Friday Loeffler Trio with Melissa Bohl, North Harrison Street, 609-279- lage, Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. Cranbury Golf Course, Southfield oboe; Marjorie Selden, viola; and 2121. www.chickletbooks.com. www.choicesociety.ning.com. Hip Road, West Windsor, 609-448- October 2 Kathy Shanklin, piano. Free. For poets, musicians, and comedi- hop, reggae, and pop music. Drink 4196. Shotgun start at 10 a.m. Noon. ans. Register with John Harrity at specials, hors d’oeuvres. $5 ad- $135 includes golf, breakfast, and 908-963-0142. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fantastic Obsessions, New Jer- mission. 10 to 2 a.m. reception. 7 a.m. School Sports sey Symphony Orchestra, Blue Jersey Trio, Grover’s Mill Richardson Auditorium, Prince- Coffee House, 335 Princeton OutdoorAction For WW-P school sports infor- ton, 800-ALLEGRO. www.nj- Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia mation, call the hotline: 609-716- symphony.org. Hans Graf, con- 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- Farm Market, 299 Princeton- Saturday 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. ductor; Bart Feller, flute. Ibert’s coffee.com. Frank Ruck, guitar, Hightstown Road, East Windsor, Flute Concerto and Berzioz’s mandolin, vocals; Ellen Ruck, gui- North Field Hockey. At Princeton 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- October 3 Symphonie Fantastique. $20 to tar and vocals; and Mike Sutton on Day. 4 p.m. acre corn maze includes more $82. 8 p.m. bass. The program includes jazz than two miles of potential path- North Girls Tennis. At Rob- and bluegrass. 8 p.m. Concert, St. Paul Church, 214 ways depicting a barn and farm School Sports binsville. 4 p.m. Nassau Street, Princeton, 609- Tommy Byrne, It’s a Grind Coffee animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. South Girls Tennis. Ewing. 4 p.m. 524-0507. www.spsprinceton.org. House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, 7 to 11 p.m. For WW-P school sports infor- William Carr presents a piano con- Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- North Girls Volleyball. Northern itsagrind.com. 8 p.m. Retail Therapy 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Burlington. 5:30 p.m. cert featuring works by Schubert, Haydn, Liszt, Beethoven, and Bruce in the USA, KatManDu, Book Sale, Princeton Public Li- South Boys/Girls Cross Country. South Girls Volleyball. At Hills- Chopin. Free. 8 p.m. Waterfront Park, Route 29, Tren- brary, 65 Witherspoon Street, Shore Coaches meet. TBA borough. 5:30 p.m. ton, 609-393-7300. www.- 609-924-9529. www.princeton- North Girls Volleyball. Tri: South Good Causes katmandutrenton.com. A tribute to library.org. Annual sale of paper- Drama Brunswick/ Lacey/ North. 10 a.m. In the Pink, Breast Cancer Re- Bruce Springsteen features a re- back, softcover, and hardcover A Nice Family Gathering, Off- source Center, Westin at Forre- creation of a Bruce Springsteen books; DVDs; and CDs. Preview North Football. Ewing. 2 p.m. Broadstreet Theater, 5 South stal Village, Plainsboro, 609-497- and the E Street Band show. $5. 8 to 2 p.m. Noon to 5:30 p.m. South Football. Hamilton West. 2 Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 2100. ywcaprinceton.org. Recep- to 7 p.m. p.m. 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- tion, silent and live auctions, and Jazz Cafe, South Brunswick Arts Singles street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to fashion show featuring breast can- Commission, South Brunswick Divorce Recovery Program, $29.50. 7 p.m. cer survivors, their husbands and Municipal Complex, 540 Route Princeton Church of Christ, 33 Continued on following page David Sedaris, McCarter children, doctors, nurses, and so- Theater, 91 University Place, cial workers. Business attire with a Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.- hint of pink. Register. $80. 6 to 9 mccarter.org. Author of “Me Talk p.m. See story page 29. Pretty One Day,” “Naked,” “Dress Guardian Angel Dinner Dance, Your Family in Corduroy and Den- Catholic Charities, Hyatt, im,” and “When You Are Engulfed Carnegie Center, West Windsor, in Flames?” and commentator on 609-394-5181. Susanne Svizeny “This American Life,” returns to receives the Mercer County Light McCarter for the seventh time. $38 of Hope award. She is the division to $50. 7:30 p.m. manager for Wells Fargo’s com- Roebling: The Story of the mercial banking division for Penn- Brooklyn Bridge, Actors’ NET, sylvania and Delaware. Register. 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Mor- $195. 6 to 11 p.m. risville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.- Anniversary Celebration, CanDo actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 8 p.m. Fitness Club, Forrestal Village, See story. Plainsboro, 609-514-0500. www.- Having Our Say, Berlind Theater candofitness.com. Reception with at the McCarter, 91 University food, wine, and music kicks off Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. second anniversary celebration www.mccarter.org. Drama by weekend featuring classic in pi- Emily Mann adapted from the lates, martial arts, and swimming. book by Sadie and Bessie Delany Benefit for Special Olympics New with Amy Hill Hearth. $20 to $55. 8 Jersey. 7 p.m. p.m. Dinner Dance, Pet Rescue of Hollywood Arms, Kelsey The- Mercer, Hibernian Club, 2419 ater, Mercer County Community Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-802- College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 7680. www.petrescueofmercer.- 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- org. Benefit for homeless dogs theatre.net. Maurer Productions and cats. $25. 7 p.m. OnStage presents drama based on the life of Carol Burnett based Comedy Clubs on her memoir, “One More Time.” Larry the Cable Guy, Sovereign $14. Reception with cast and crew Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at follows performance. 8 p.m. Route 129, Trenton, 609-656- Songs for a New World, Prince- 3222. www.comcasttix.com. ton University Players, TBA, $43.75. 8 p.m. 609-258-1500. www.princeton.- edu/pup. Musical. $10. 8 p.m. Food & Dining Proof, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Allegrini Wine Dinner, Salt Creek Murray Theater, Princeton Univer- Grille, One Rockingham Row, sity, 609-258-1742. www.theatre- Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609- intime.org. David Auburn drama. 419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.- $12. 8 p.m. com. Four-course dinner from ex- 28 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 www.artmuseum.princeton.edu. Literati A panel of experts on cultural OCTOBER 3 property policy and ethics from Fall Festival, New Jersey Library Alaska and Princeton University for the Blind and Handicapped, Continued from preceding page explore the complex issues sur- 2300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Tren- rounding cultural heritage and pat- ton, 609-530-6131. www.njlbh.- Drama rimony as it relates to the digging, org. Information and products for people who have visual, hearing Having Our Say, Berlind Theater sale, and display of ancient ivories from Bering Strait. In conjunction or physical impairments. Register. at the McCarter, 91 University 10 a.m. Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. with the exhibit “Gifts from the An- www.mccarter.org. Drama by cestors: Ancient Ivories of Bering Author Event, Barnes & Noble, Emily Mann adapted from the Strait.” 1 to 4:30 p.m. MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- book by Sadie and Bessie Delany Highlights Tour, Princeton Uni- 716-1570. www.bn.com. Graham with Amy Hill Hearth. $20 to $55. 3 versity Art Museum, Princeton Farmelo, author of “The Strangest and 8 p.m. campus, 609-258-3788. www.art- Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Mystic of the Atom.” 3 p.m. A Nice Family Gathering, Off- museum.princeton.edu. Free. 2 Broadstreet Theater, 5 South p.m. Pop Music Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, Opening Reception, Princeton 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- University Art Museum, McCosh Christine Ebersole, New Jersey street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to 50, Princeton campus, 609-258- Performing Arts Center, Chase $29.50. 7 p.m. 3788. www.artmuseum.prince- Room, Newark, 888-466-5722. ton.edu. William W. Fitzhugh, di- www.njpac.org. Spotlight Gala Roebling: The Story of the 2009. Call for tickets. 5:30 p.m. Brooklyn Bridge, Actors’ NET, rector of arctic studies at National 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Mor- Museum of Natural History, pre- risville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.- sents a discussion on “Gifts from Classical Music actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 8 p.m. the Ancestors: Ancient Ivories of Lecture, Princeton Symphony See story. Bering Straight.” Reception fol- Orchestra, Bristol Chapel, West- lows at the museum. 5 to 4:30 minster Choir College, 609-497- Hollywood Arms, Kelsey The- p.m. 0020. www.princetonsymphony.- ater, Mercer County Community Art Exhibit, Riverrun Gallery, 287 org. Conductor, teacher, author, College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, and inspirational speaker Ben- 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- South Main Street, Lambertville, 609-397-3349. Opening reception jamin Zander gives a lecture on in- theatre.net. Maurer Productions spirational leadership based on OnStage presents drama based for “Salon de Refusees,” an exhib- it of paintings not accepted at the his book, “The Art of Possibility.” on the life of Carol Burnett based Using the metaphor of the orches- on her memoir, “One More Time.” Phillips Mill Show. On view to Oc- tober 18. 6 to 9 p.m. tra, Zander’s presentation teaches $14. 8 p.m. how to unlock the potential for Songs for a New World, Prince- Dancing greatness in human relationships ton University Players, TBA, and in organizations. On Sunday, 609-258-1500. www.princeton.- Open House, Fred Astaire Dance October 4, Zander conducts the edu/pup. Musical. $10. 8 p.m. Studio, Princeton Shopping Cen- Princeton Symphony Orchestra in ter, 301 North Harrison Street, Proof, Theatre Intime, Hamilton a program of Mahler and Saint- 609-921-8881. www.fredastaire- Saens, with Princeton soprano Murray Theater, Princeton Univer- princeton.com. Ribbon cutting, sity, 609-258-1742. www.theatre- Sarah Pelletier and 13-year-old pi- group classes, social dancing, fol- ano prodigy George Li. 5:30 p.m. intime.org. David Auburn drama. lowed by a showcase of dance $12. 8 p.m. performances. Free. 11 a.m. to 6 Pop Music Carol Burnett's Memoir: Leta Gilbert of Newtown, p.m. PA, left, Laurie Hardy of Hamilton, and Kirsten Art Get the Led Out, Monroe Town- Dance Classes and Workshops, ship Cultural Arts Commission, Pasewaldt of Monroe, front, appear in ‘Hollywood Art Exhibit, Princeton University Web of Compassion, Susan Pat- Art Museum, Princeton campus, Monroe Township High School, Arms,’at Kelsey Theater, October 2 to 11. terson Center, 45 Stockton Street, 1629 Perrineville Road, 732-521- 609-258-3788. www.artmuseum.- Princeton, 609-497-4598. www.- princeton.edu. First day of “Gifts 4400. www.monroetownship- webofcompassion.org. Dance features Debbie Gravitte, Sal Vi- tiques, classic car show, music, from the Ancestors: Ancient Ivories culturalarts.com. Rock concert and yoga classes. Call for sched- viano, and Lisa Vroman. Benefit entertainment, and kids’ activities. of Bering Strait.” On view to Janu- featuring recorded music of Led ule. 2:30 to 6:20 p.m. for the Foundation of Morris 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ary 10. “Ancient Lifeways, Current Zeppelin that was never per- Hall/St. Lawrence. $30 to $75. Concerns” in conjunction with the No Name Dance California Mix, formed live by the band. The trib- Register for champagne reception art museum’s exhibit. Talk by Central Jersey Dance Society, ute band includes bells, whistles, Food & Dining following performance at 609-896- William F. Fitzhugh, National Mu- Universalist Congregation, 50 and special effects to recreate the West Windsor Community Farm- 9500. 8 p.m. seum of Natural History, at 5 p.m., Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609- sounds of the British band. Regis- ers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking McCosh 50. Opening reception at 945-1883. www.centraljersey- ter. $25. 7:30 p.m. Lot, Princeton Junction Train Sta- the museum at 6 p.m. 10 a.m. dance.org. Hustle lesson followed Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, World Music tion, 609-577-5113. westwindsor- by open dancing. No partner Patriot Theater at the War Na’Bodach, William Trent farmersmarket.org. Produce, bak- Symposium, Princeton Universi- needed. $12. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. ty Art Museum, McCosh 50, Memorial, Memorial Drive, Tren- House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, ery items, meat, coffee, tea, sand- Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. ton, 609-984-8400. www.tickets.- 609-989-0087. www.williamtrent- wiches, ice cream, pickles, sauces, com. “Broadway Showstoppers” house.org. Celtic band on the and flowers. Arts, crafts, children’s lawn. Beer, wine, cider, tea, and activities, culinary demonstrations, snacks included. $20; children, entertainment programs, and well- $5. Register. 2 to 4 p.m. ness information. West Windsor Interactive Drumming Experi- Arts Council presents an art pro- ence, Princeton Center for Yoga gram. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Oktoberfest Dinner, American Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924- Legion Post 401, 148 Major ClearClear Skin!Skin! 7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Road, Monmouth Junction, 732- Jim Donovan, founding member of 329-9861. German foods includ- Rusted Root Band, presents the ing knockwurst, bratwurst, red Student Special! basics of hand drumming. Rhythm cabbage, and hot dogs. German Renewal drumming workshop music. $10. 3 to 7 p.m. from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Yoga of drum and chant workshop from 7:30 to Health & Wellness 3 Treatments for 10 p.m. $35 to $45 for each work- Blood Drive, American Red shop. 4 p.m. Cross, Queenship of Mary $235 Church, 16 Dey Road, Plainsboro, Good Causes 800-448-3543. www.pleasegive- (40% Savings) Used Clothing and Toy Sale, blood.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lawrenceville Elementary Tellington TTouch Training for School, 40 Craven Lane, Law- Offer good through 10/31/09. Companion Animals, Integrated renceville, 609-896-7161. Benefit Animal, The Grange, 410 Ridge (Valid for one time only.) for the school’s parent teacher or- Road,Dayton, 732-545-0624. ganization. 8 a.m. to noon. Weekend workshop presented by A Complete Approach Eden by Moonlight, Eden Family Debby Potts. Register. $250. 9 a.m. of Services, Hamilton Manor, Mixed Level Yoga, Holsome Hamilton, 609-987-0099. www.- Holistic Center, 27 Witherspoon to Skin Care edenservices.org. Casino gam- Street, Princeton, 609-279-1592. ing, jazz salon, dancing, and din- www.holsome.com. $15. 9:15 to ner buffet. Register. $150. 6:30 10:15 a.m. p.m. Princeton Center for Yoga & Let our medically trained staff help to not only treat current skin Fairs Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite conditions, but educate you on how to prevent future breakouts. 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. GroWW Environmental Fair, www.princetonyoga.com. “Are Greening of West Windsor, You Living Your Authentic Life?” The Aesthetics Center at Vaughn Drive parking lot, West presented by Andrea Harvey. Windsor, 609-989-5662. www.- Register. $40. 1:30 p.m. greeningwestwindsor.com. Envi- Princeton Dermatology Associates ronmental issues, vendors, music, Princeton Dermatology Associates and arts. Create recyclable art History with the West Windsor Arts Coun- House Tour, Lawrence Historical cil. Vendor space available. Free Society, Brearley House, Mead- Monroe Center Forsgate 2 Tree Farm Rd. admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895- 1728. www.thelhs.org. Free. 10 5 Center Drive • Suite A Suite A-110 Cranberry Festival, Downtown a.m. Monroe Township, NJ Pennington, NJ Bordentown Association, Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour 609-655-4544 609-737-4491 609-298-6970. www.downtown- Company, Starbucks, 98 Nassau bordentown.com. Crafts, an- Street, Princeton, 609-902-3637. SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 29 www.princetontourcompany.com. OutdoorAction Listen to chilling ghost stories and walk through creepy walkways Greenway Walks, D&R Green- A Fashion Forward Breast Cancer Benefit way, Cedar Ridge Preserve, 609- while holding a lantern. Register. yan Williams, a senior at passed,” says Ryan. “This is my $10. 8 p.m. 924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Walk led by Jim Amon. Register. RHigh School North, is one of first project with the organiza- For Families Free. 9:30 a.m. the models for the fifth annual “In tion.” Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia the Pink” fashion show and silent Hosted by the Breast Cancer Fall Festival, Howell Living His- auction on Friday, October 2, Resource Center of the YWCA tory Farm, Valley Road, off Route Farm Market, 299 Princeton- 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. Hightstown Road, East Windsor, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Westin at Princeton, and supported by the www.howellfarm.org. Watch or 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, to University Medical Center at help with harvest, sample freshly acre corn maze includes more benefit the Breast Cancer Re- Princeton Breast Health Center, baked wheat bread. Wheat bake than two miles of potential path- source Center of the YWCA Howard Design Group, and Mer- sale, weaving demonstrations and ways depicting a barn and farm Princeton. Breast cancer sur- cer County Woman, the evening crafts, and wagon rides. 10 a.m. to animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. vivors, along with their family promises to be a moving re- 3 p.m. members, supporters, doctors, minder of the unified team that Art for Families, Princeton Uni- Corn Maze, Howell Living Histo- ry Farm, Valley Road, off Route and nurses, will model fall fash- supports each woman as she bat- versity Art Museum, Princeton ions from area retailers including tles this disease. An official pink campus, 609-258-3788. www.- 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299. princetonartmuseum.org. “Around www.howellfarm.org. $8. Noon to Dandeline Shop, Eastern Moun- ribbon-cutting ceremony will the World in Eight Masks.” Free. 4 p.m. tain Sports, Incredible Me!, J. launch October as Breast Cancer McLaughlin, and KiKi D’s. Tick- Awareness Month. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Schools Fall Family Fun, Terhune Or- ets are $80. The evening also features a chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609- Acting Workshop, Spotlight Williams, 17, a Plainsboro res- cocktail reception, floral center- 924-2310. www.terhune- School of Drama, 1300 Windsor ident, will model with her aunt, pieces designed by area florists orchards.com. Pick your own ap- Road, West Windsor, 609-228- Gwen Williams, who works in and entered into a design compe- ples, pumpkins, and raspberries. 3069. www.spotlightdrama.com. Plainsboro, and her grandmother, tition, and both silent and live Ryan Williams, 17, of Free admission. Rain or shine. “Welcome to Hogwarts” for ages 7 and up to perform from film scrips, Eloise Jennings Williams, to hon- auctions presenting jewelry, the- Plainsboro will mod- Music by Swingin’ Dixie. Alpacas or the memory of her mother, Su- ater tickets, dinner certificates, and breeders from multiple farms speak in a British accent, and im- el with her aunt and san Williams, who lost her battle dance lessons, gourmet gift bas- present demonstrations and infor- provise magical spells and duels. grandmother to hon- mation. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register. $65. 1:30 p.m. with breast cancer May 29 in the kets, services for pampering and University Medical Center at self-indulgence, and hotel stays. or her mom, who lost Diwali Festival, West Windsor Li- Retail Therapy brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- Princeton. She was a document The proceeds from “In the her battle with breast 799-0462. Music, dance, crafts, Book Sale, Princeton Public Li- service coordinator with the law Pink” benefit the Breast Cancer cancer in May. and workshops to highlight the cul- brary, 65 Witherspoon Street, firm of Frommer, Lawrence and Resource Center’s free programs tural traditions of India. Refresh- 609-924-9529. www.princeton- Haug, in New York City. and services that include support ments. Free. 2 p.m. library.org. Annual sale of paper- Born in Teaneck, Ryan has groups, private counseling, lunch move forward the research for back, softcover, and hardcover lived in Plainsboro for close to 13 and learn sessions, mind and breast cancer.” — Lynn Miller Family Theater books; DVDs; and CDs. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. years. She runs winter and spring body wellness activities, a wig In the Pink, Breast Cancer Snow White, Kelsey Theater, track and field. Community ser- and prosthesis bank, a peer sup- Mercer County Community Col- Community Yard Sale, Ravens Resource Center, Westin at For- Crest, Court 5000, 609-529- vice activities include Princeton port network, and a resource li- restal Village, Plainsboro. Fri- lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Alliance Youth Group and brary. 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- 3876. Rain Date is Sunday, Octo- day, October 2, 6 to 9 p.m. Recep- theatre.net. Theater IV presents ber 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 BCRC at the YWCA. Her sister, “My mother was an enjoyable tion, silent and live auctions, and the classic fairy tale. $10. 2 and 4 p.m. Benee Williams, graduated from person, always in a happy mood; fashion show featuring breast High School South, Class of very talkative and social, she had p.m. Singles cancer survivors, their husbands 2002, and is a student at Rutgers many people who loved her,” and children, doctors, nurses, and Lectures Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates, University. says Ryan. “Before she became social workers. Business attire Text, Phone, or Talk?, Paul Princeton Area, 732-759-2174. “I became involved with the ill she became involved with the www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s with a hint of pink. Register. $80. Robeson Center for the Arts, project because my mother was YWCA. I think she would be 609-497-2100. www.ywca- 102 Witherspoon Street, Prince- to early 50s. Call for reservation involved with the YWCA in the very proud to see her family in- and location. $20 plus dinner and princeton.org. ton, 732-821-1144. www.- recent months before she has volved in such activities to help orgonomy.org. “Communication drinks. 7:30 p.m. Confusion in Our Electronic Age” presented Peter Crist, M.D., board For Seniors singer with the Alborada Spanish Roebling: The Story of the bridge, Prallsville Mill, Stockton, certified psychiatrist. Register. Outreach Forum, South Dance Theater, presents pro- Brooklyn Bridge, Actors’ NET, 609-397-3349. www.artsbridge- $45. p.m. Brunswick Library, South grams for children through Young 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Mor- online.com. More than 25 artists Open House, Pet Fair, and Mi- Brunswick Senior Center, 732- Audiences of New Jersey. Snyder, risville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.- offer their art for $300 or less. 11 crochipping Clinic, Tabby’s 329-4000. www.sbpl.info. Guest a dancer, choreographer, scholar, actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 2 p.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. Place, 1100 Route 202 South, speakers from agencies, area ex- and dance educator, is a founding See story page 21. Family Day: A Celebration of Ringoes, 908-237-5300. www.- hibitors, and veterans benefits member of “I’ll have what she’s Having Our Say, Berlind Theater Alaskan Native Culture, Prince- tabbysplace.org. Sixth anniver- present information and resources having” dance project and the at the McCarter, 91 University ton University Art Museum, sary events include cat adoptions, to seniors who want to remain in West Windsor Arts Council. Ve- Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Princeton Library, Witherspoon tours, mini classes with a feline be- their own home. Free. Register for landia, a Plainsboro resident, be- www.mccarter.org. Drama by Emi- Street, 609-258-3788. www.art- havioral consultant, blessing of free lunch and light bulbs. 10 a.m. gan his formal dance training in ly Mann adapted from the book by museum.princeton.edu. In con- the animals, consultations with pet to 2 p.m. classical ballet, jazz, and modern Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy junction with the art museum’s ex- communicator Maria LaFreniere, dance, and is a professional salsa Hill Hearth. $20 to $55. 2 p.m. hibit, “Gifts from the Ancestors: pet portraits by Louise St. Romain, Sports dancer and instructor. 2 p.m. Hollywood Arms, Kelsey The- Ancient Ivories of Bering Strait.” and information about grooming, Princeton Football, Princeton The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Mc- Crafts, games, music, storytellers, boarding, and food. Microchipping ater, Mercer County Community Stadium, 609-258-3538. Colum- Carter Theater, 91 University College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, and dance. Noon. for cats and dogs, $39.99. Dona- bia. 3 p.m. Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. tions invited. 11 a.m. 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- Art Exhibit, Monmouth Museum, www.mccarter.org. “Celebrating theatre.net. Maurer Productions Brookdale Community College, Sports for Causes Balanchine.” Post performance OnStage presents drama based Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, Live Music discussion presented by Farrell, Supermom 2009, Cando Fitness on the life of Carol Burnett based 732-747-2266. www.monmouth- Joan Accocella, The New Yorker Ron Kraemer and the Hurri- Club, Forrestal Village, Plains- on her memoir, “One More Time.” museum.org. Reception and dance reviewer; and Simon Morri- canes, Salt Creek Grille, One boro. www.woila.net. Benefit for $14. 2 p.m. awards for New Jersey Watercolor son, author of “The People’s Artist: Rockingham Row, Forrestal Vil- Women Aware, an organization Society’s 67th annual open juried Prokofiev’s Soviet Years.” $45 to The 24-Hour Play Festival, The- lage, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. providing services for victims of exhibition. On view to October 31. $56. 3 p.m. atre Intime, Hamilton Murray The- www.saltcreekgrille.com. 7 to 11 domestic violence; and Ashraya, a 2 to 4 p.m. p.m. ater, Princeton University, 609- social welfare and rehabilitation Drama 258-1742. www.theatreintime.- Highlights Tour, Princeton Uni- The Red Hawk Fly, Integral Yoga center providing care and shelter org. Plays are written, rehearsed, versity Art Museum, Princeton Institute Princeton, 613 Ridge to abandoned, mentally and phys- A Nice Family Gathering, Off- and performed in 24 hours. Free campus, 609-258-3788. www.art- Road, Monmouth Junction, 732- ically challenged children in India. Broadstreet Theater, 5 South admission. 8 p.m. museum.princeton.edu. Free. 2 274-2410. www.iyiprinceton.com. Mothers with at least one child Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, p.m. “Kirtan in the Age of Enlighten- may enter the contest including a 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- Art ment” presented by Dan Johnson 5K run, a relay race, or hula hoops; street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to Continued on page 31 on tabla, voice, and energy vortex; fine arts, arts and crafts, or per- $29.50. 1:30 p.m. Annual Clothesline Sale, Arts- Karttikeya on keyboard and shanti forming arts; and knowledge and vibes; and Kelly Regina on voice. personality questions. Judges will Register. $15. 7:30 p.m. declare one SuperMom and two runners-up. Register. $25. 4 p.m. Steve Hudson Quintet, Arts See story 23. Council of Princeton, 102 With- erspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Jazz, blues, and modern classical music featuring material from Sunday Hudson’s latest CD, “Shine.” $15. 8 p.m. October 4 Mixed Nuts, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716- 8771. www.groversmillcoffee.- Dance com. Pop music and oldies. 8 p.m. The Outlet Dance Project, Scott Langdon, It’s a Grind Cof- Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fair- fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing grounds Road, Hamilton, 609- Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. 689-1089. www.groundsforsculp- www.itsagrind.com. 8 to 10 p.m. ture.org. “En el jardin,” a show- case choreographed by Lisa Bo- Meg Hansen Group with Billy talico, Marie Alonzo Snyder, and Hill, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Henry Velandia incorporates Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, sculptural elements in the park. Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.- $10. Botalico, associate artistic di- sotto128.com. 9 p.m. rector and principal dancer and 30 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Opportunities

For more listings visit www.- Saturday, October 3, 11 a.m. to 4 metal casting techniques. Week- princetoninfo.com. p.m. Readings will be from the days, weeknights, and Saturdays. script. Bring photo and resume. Pennington studio. Call 609-477- In Town Seeking two to three men and 4424 or E-mail [email protected] women, ages 15 to 65; five boys, com. High School South welcomes ages 7 to 14; and two girls, ages 9 Hall of Honor individuals. The to 10. Performances are weekends, Writing Classes 2009 inductees are Michael Carr, November 27 to December 6. Call Inspiration Award; David Oliver 609-737-PLAY to schedule an ap- Trinity Church offers adult and Demis Ashton, Service pointment. Kelsey Theater, West creative writing classes based on Awards; Aneesh Chopra, Michael Windsor. Robert Glen Butler’s book, “From Renna, and Marilyn Stoddard, Where You Dream.” Lauren B. Alumni Achiever Awards; and West Windsor Arts Council Davis, the church’s writer-in-resi- Charles McCall, Megan McNulty, seeks volunteers for Avenue of the dence, leads the classes in the Fle- Katherine Riley, Student Achiever Arts at MarketFair through Friday, mer Library, 33 Mercer Road, Awards October 2, in two-hour segments. Princeton. Tuesdays, November 3, The induction ceremony and E-mail [email protected] 10, and 17. Register by E-mail at dinner will be held on Saturday, for information. [email protected]. $100 November 14, at High School Fastframe offers its first “Art South in Commons I, at 6 p.m. Contest for Kids” for ages 6 to 10 Health Tickets are $35. Send a check to create a piece of art based on the made payable to WW-P HS South, theme, “My Favorite Place.” Art- Capital Health presents free to Leslie Fisher at WW-P HS work will be accepted at both the prostate cancer screenings for South, 346 Clarksville Road, Southfield Shopping Center in men, 50 and older, in Hamilton and Princeton Junction 08550 by Fri- West Windsor and the Mont- Trenton. Call 800-255-3440 or vis- day, November 6. gomery Shopping Center through it www.freehealthscreenings.- Pennington Players has audi- Saturday, November 14. First and capitalhealth.org to schedule an tions for “A Christmas Story” on second place pieces will be appointment. framed. The first place winner will be sent to the national office. Call For Veterans 609-799-5522 or 609-683-7778 for information. American Legion Post 401 re- minds war veterans that they may Mercer County Italian Amer- be eligible for a $250 property tax ican Festival seeks personal sto- deduction on homes they own and ries of growing up Italian. Visit occupy. Totally disabled war vet- www.italianamericanfestival.com erans or the unmarried surviving for information. Stories of fewer Copyright ©2007 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. 41019970707 spouses of such veterans are grant- than 250 words may be submitted ed a full property tax exemption. 295 Princeton Hightstown Rd Under New with hometown, occupation, and Forms must be filed by Thursday, West Windsor, NJ 08550 contact information. Selected sto- 609.897.9100 Tel Ownership! October 1. Visit www.post401.- ries will be published in the Tren- angelfire.com. 609.897.1011 Fax ton Times. The annual festival [email protected] takes place at Mercer County Park in West Windsor on Friday to Sun- Call for Entries day, September 25 to 27. Call 609- Gallery 125 seeks entries of all 631-7544 for information. media except video and installa- Planet Apothecary in Forrestal tions for “Point of View,” an ex- Village, Plainsboro, offers a sev- hibit opening November 13. Sub- Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions apply. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions apply. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid with other offers. Restrictions apply. Valid at participating locations only. The UPS Store centers are Valid at participating locations only. The UPS Store centers are Valid at participating locations only. The UPS Store centers are mit digital files on CD along with a independently owned and operated. ©2009 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. independently owned and operated. ©2009 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. independently owned and operated. ©2009 Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. en-week yoga program combining 10/31/09 10/31/09 10/31/09 yoga, mindfulness, and meditation $20 check payable to TDA Gallery presented by April Eichhorn, be- 125. Include artist’s name, ad- ginning Wednesday, October 7, dress, phone number, and E-mail 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. A full day retreat address; brief biography and title on Sunday, November 15, is in- of the piece. Send to Gallery 125, Douglas B. Weekes DVM Kerry Danielsen VMD cluded. Register. $400. Visit 125 South Warren Street, Trenton www.compassionate- 08608. Call 609-989-9119 for in- awareness.net or call 609-458- formation. EDINBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL 8732 for information. For Teens Plainsboro Food Pantry seeks www.edinburgvet.com non-perishable grocery and per- South Brunswick Student sonal care items. No pasta, soup, Film and Video Festival seeks diapers, canned vegetables, and films and videos to present to a baby food. Call 609-799-0909, ext. teen and adult audience. Filmmak- 352 for information. Small dona- ers will introduce their film and OUR 22ND YEAR SERVING WEST WINDSOR tions may be brought to 641 Plains- provide a Q&A after the screening. boro Road. Entry form, guidelines, and infor- A FULL SERVICE MEDICAL, mation at www.wbpl.info/teens. History Donate Please SURGICAL & DENTAL FACILITY. New Jersey State House offers 1676 Old Trenton Rd. • West Windsor, NJ “Democracy in Action,” a tour of Men’s Warehouse seeks pro- the building, history presentation, fessional attire to be distributed to (next to Mercer County Park) panel discussion, and website unemployed men in the area look- workshop on Friday, October 16, ing for work. When you drop off CENTRALLY LOCATED TO SERVE... 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Register at your gently used suits, dress shirts, 609-633-2709. sport coats, slacks, ties, belts, and East & West Windsor, Plainsboro, Cranbury, Princeton Jct. shoes, you will receive 10 percent Hamilton, Washington, Yardville & Allentown discount that day. 150 Quaker Acting Classes Bridge Mall, and 3375 Brunswick BUSINESS HOURS: Princeton Community Televi- Pike, both in Lawrenceville. Mon-Fri 7AM-8PM • Saturday 7:30AM-NOON sion presents “Acting for Film, Dr. Hours by Appointment Television, and Theater,” a series For Photographers of classes by Judith K. Robinson, Vagabond Vistas Photogra- Fact/Tip of the Day: an actor, model, and teacher. Wednesdays, October 7 to Novem- phy offers fall instructional photo Increased thirst and urination in older ber 11, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 369 With- tours with owner David J. Sim- cats and dogs can be an indicator erspoon Street, Princeton. $210 for chock with a wide range of events. of kidney disease or diabetes mellitis. the six-week program. Call 609- Hands-on learning experiences for A simple blood test and urinalysis can 356-0558 for information. participants, expert instruction and critique from a seasoned profes- diagnose both of these conditions. sional. Tours offered on weekends Sculpture and weekdays, sun-up to sun- Workshops down. Register at www.vagabond- vistas.com. Rory Mahon presents a five 609-443-1212 609-275-1212 week class in cement sculpture and SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 31 Special Needs Resource Fair, South Brunswick YMCA, 329 OCTOBER 4 Culver Road, Monmouth Junction, An Athlete’s Goal: Achieve Peak Performance 732-821-1005. Information about Continued from page 29 d Tseng, a graduate of West Program, and the USTA Tennis therapies and resources for par- Windsor-Plainsboro High Teachers Conference. ents. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m. E Art Exhibit, Coryell Gallery, 8 School, Class of 1991, presents His motto is “A true champion Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609- History “Peak Performance for Athletes” is someone who goes all out, es- 397-0804. Reception for “Land- on Sunday, October 4, at 10 a.m. pecially when they don’t feel like From Revolution to Relativity, His- scapes: Two Views,” an exhibit of at Yogaphoria, New Hope, Penn- it.” — Lynn Miller oil paintings by Albert L. Bross Jr., torical Society of Princeton, Bain- and watercolors by Vincent bridge House, 158 Nassau Street, sylvania. The free seminar is for Ceglia. On view to November 15. 3 Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.- all athletes. Peak Performance for Ath- to 6 p.m. princetonhistory.org. Classic walk- Tseng, an internationally letes, Yogaphoria, 540 Union ing tour of downtown Princeton and known tennis teaching pro, men- Gallery Talk, Princeton Universi- Princeton University includes stops Square Drive, New Hope, PA. ty Art Museum, Princeton cam- tal fitness expert, and motivation- Sunday, October 4, 10 a.m. Ed at Nassau Hall, University Chapel, al speaker, is the author of pus, 609-258-3788. www.- Woodrow Wilson’s homes, and Ein- Tseng, author of “Game. Set. princetonartmuseum.org. High- stein’s residence. Register by “Game. Set. Life. Peak Perfor- Life,” and an internationally lights of the collections, new ac- phone or E-mail jeanette@- mance for Sports and Life.” known tennis teaching pro, and quisitions, and special exhibitions. princetonhistory.org. $7. 2 p.m. He has delivered workshops to ‘Game.Set.Life’: Free. 3 p.m. Naime Jezzeny, a rehabilitation Tennis pro, mental fit- Princeton Chamber of Com- therapist, present a workshop for Classical Music For Families merce, Special Olympics, Mercer athletes of any level, from any ness expert, author, Fall Family Fun, Terhune Or- County Juvenile Detention Cen- sport. Free. 215-862-4041. and motivational Liederaband, Westminster Choir chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609- ter, Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921- www.yogaphoria.com. speaker Ed Tseng. 924-2310. Pick your own apples, and Education, Harlem Tennis 2663. www.rider.edu. Recital fea- pumpkins, and raspberries. Free tures baritone Elem Eley and pi- admission. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. anist J.J. Penna. Free. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. cover, and hardcover books; Art logical Seminary, Mackay Cam- Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Fall Festival, Howell Living Histo- DVDs; and CDs. 1 to 5:30 p.m. pus Center, 609-497-7963. “Con- Richardson Auditorium, Princeton Art Exhibit, South Brunswick taining Runaway Fear in American ry Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Arts Commission, 549 Ridge University, 609-497-0020. www.- Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.- Chess Foreign Policy” presented by princetonsymphony.org. Ben- Road, Monmouth Junction, 732- howellfarm.org. Watch or help with Plainsboro Public Library, 641 William F. May, Institute for Practi- jamin Zander conducts a program 329-4000. www.sbtnj.net. Open- harvest, sample freshly baked Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. cal Ethics and Public Life at the featuring music of Saint Saens ing reception for “Celebrations,” a wheat bread. Wheat bake sale, For advanced adult players. 1 to 5 University of Virginia. 7 p.m. and Mahler. Thirteen-year-old juried exhibit. On view to Decem- weaving demonstrations and crafts, p.m. ber 31. 6:30 to 8 p.m. prodigy George Li on piano; and wagon rides. Noon to 3 p.m. Health & Wellness Princeton soprano Sarah Pelleti- Yoga, Center for Relaxation and er. Pre-concert lecture at 3 p.m. Family Day, Princeton University Sports Literati Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, $10 to $64. 4 p.m. Art Museum, Princeton Public Li- Peak Performance for Athletes, Author Event, Labyrinth Books, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750- brary, Hinds Plaza. “A Celebration Yogaphoria, 540 Union Square 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, Pops Concert, Bravura Philhar- of Alaskan Native Culture” fea- 7432. www.relaxationand- monic Orchestra, Princeton Al- Drive, New Hope, PA, 215-862- 609-497-1600. www.labyrinth- tures more than 25 artists, ath- 4041. www.yogaphoria.com. Ed healing.com. Beginners at 4:15 liance Church, 20 Schalks Cross- books.com. “Obama’s Agenda p.m.; mixed level at 5:30 p.m. $15. letes, storytellers, and performers. Tseng, author of “Game. Set. and the Russian Question” pre- ing Road, Plainsboro, 732-580- Noon to 4 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 3979. www.bravuraphil.org. Broad- Life,” and an internationally known sented by Stephen Cohen, author Mixed Level Hatha Yoga, Center way show tunes as well as music by Open House, Middlesex County tennis teaching pro, and Naime of “Soviet Fates and Lost Alterna- for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Aaron Copland. Constance Lin Kai- 4-H, 645 Cranbury Road, East Jezzeny, a rehabilitation therapist, tives: From Stalinism to the New Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, ta, 14, is the featured pianist. She is Brunswick, 732-398-5261. Petting present a workshop for athletes of Cold War,” and Katrina Vanden Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- a student of Chiu-Ling Lin of West zoo, demonstrations, clog dan- any level, from any sport. Free. 10 Heuvel, editor and publisher of relaxationandhealing.com. Ryah Windsor. $15 to $25. 7 p.m. cers. 1 to 4 p.m. a.m. See story page 31. “The Nation.” 6:30 p.m. Dekis presents. $15. 5:30 to 6:45 Fairs Lectures Classical Music p.m. Compassionate Friends, Ray- Classic Car Show, Karl Mey’s Astrological Society of Prince- David Hykes and the Harmonic Monday mond Dwier Center, 392 Church Collision & Paint Center, Route ton, Plainsboro Public Library, Chant, Princeton University Street, Groveville, 609-516-8047. 130, Windsor, 609-448-1667. Plainsboro, 609-924-4311. www.- Chapel, 609-258-4241. www.- Support group for families follow- www.karlmeys.com. 17th annual aspnj.org. “The New Astrology” October 5 princeton.edu. Hykes, a pioneer in ing the death of a child of any age autumn show sponsored by Cen- presented by Gary Christen. So- the contemporary sacred sounds and to provide information to help tral Jersey Antique Car Club. cial hour follows the talk. Dona- revival, sheds new light on con- others be more supportive. 7:30 Food, raffle, door prizes, cars tions accepted at the door. 2 p.m. School Sports templative chants and throat p.m. transformed from mangled wrecks Lawrenceville School, Kirby Cen- For WW-P school sports infor- singing. Free. 7:30 p.m. into award-winning collector cars. ter, 2500 Main Street, Lawrence- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Bring your own car, truck, or van. Pop Music Kids Stuff ville, 609-896-1388. www.Law- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Raindate is October 11. Free ad- renceville.org. Anne Witt presents Jersey Harmony Chorus, 5000 Chess Club, South Brunswick Li- mission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Owner a musical program on the poet North Girls Tennis. At Hun. 4 p.m. Windrows Drive, Plainsboro, 732- brary, 110 Kingston Lane, Mon- and manager of Karl Mey’s is mouth Junction, 732-329-4000. Robert Burns in honor of the 250th South Boys Soccer. Hun. 4 p.m. 469-3983. www.harmonize.com/- Chuck Dey of West Windsor. anniversary of his birth. Burns jerseyharmony. New members www.sbpl.info. For grades 3 to 6. North Girls Volleyball. At Law- Free. 4:30 p.m. Cranberry Festival, Downtown wrote close to 330 songs. Regis- welcome. 7:15 p.m. renceville. 4:15 p.m. Bordentown Association, Farns- ter. $5. 3 p.m. worth Avenue, Bordentown, 609- South Girls Volleyball. Northern Faith Continued on following page 298-6970. www.downtownborden- Oktoberfest Burlington. 5:30 p.m. Stone Lectures, Princeton Theo- town.com. Crafts, antiques, classic Hillbilly Hall Tavern and Restau- car show, music, entertainment, rant, 203 Hop-Wertsville Road, and kids’ activities. 11 a.m. to 5 Hopewell, 609-466-9856. www.- p.m. hillbillyhall.com. Entertainment by Tuesdays Gone. $15 includes en- Food & Dining tertainment and pigroast. Rain or Autumn in Tuscany and the shine. Noon. Marche, CoolVines, Camillo’a Cafe, Princeton Shopping Center, OutdoorAction 609-924-0039. www.coolvines.- Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia com. Four-course wine dinner Farm Market, 299 Princeton- paired with Italian regional cuisine. Hightstown Road, East Windsor, Doug Salthouse from Willette 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- Wines explains the pairings se- acre corn maze includes more lected. Register. $75. 6:30 p.m. than two miles of potential path- ways depicting a barn and farm Health & Wellness animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. Peak Performance for Athletes, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Yogaphoria, 540 Union Square Corn Maze, Howell Living History Drive, New Hope, PA, 215-862- Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, 4041. www.yogaphoria.com. Ed Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.- Tseng, author of “Game. Set. howellfarm.org. $8. Noon to 4 p.m. Life,” and an internationally known tennis teaching pro, and Naime Politics Jezzeny, a rehabilitation therapist, present a workshop for athletes of Fundraising Luncheon, Diane Ci- any level, from any sport. Free. 10 ccone for Council, Super Star a.m. See story page 31. East Buffet, 311 Nasau Park Boulevard, West Windsor, 609- Evolution of Yoga Series: Back 716-7287. dcicconeforcouncil.com. to Basics, Princeton Center for Discuss issues with Diane Ciccone. Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Dri- Register. $20. Noon to 3 p.m. ve, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924- 7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Schools Andrew Reece presents a talk fol- lowed by a practice. Register. $40 How to Get Into the Perfect Col- for both. Noon. lege, Princeton Review, Rutgers University, 100 George Street, New Radical Healing, Princeton Cen- Brunswick, 800-2review. Seminar. ter for Yoga & Health, 50 Vree- Register. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. land Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princeton- Retail Therapy yoga.com. Introduction to a new program presented by Andrea Book Sale, Princeton Public Li- Sacchetti. Register. Free. 2 p.m. brary, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609- 924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.- org. Annual sale of paperback, soft- 32 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 Center, Bedens Brook Club, 240 floor, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609- Rolling Hill Road, Skillman, 609- 924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.- OCTOBER 5 586-0668. www.fgccorp.org. Reg- org. Keith Wheelock hosts pro- ister. Golf, silent auction, wine, gram based on the show created Continued from preceding page and awards reception. $350. 10 by his father, Ward Wheelock, a.m. William Paley, and Edward R. Mur- For Parents Golf and Tennis Classic, Ameri- row. Designed for ages 55 and old- New Moms Group, Jewish Fami- can Cancer Society, Greenacres er, participants will hear recordings ly and Children’s Services of Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville of contemporary and past essays Greater Mercer County, Congre- Road, Lawrenceville, 732-951- and be encouraged to share their gation Beth Chaim, 329 Village 6307. www.cancer.org. Golf, ten- feelings. Register. Free. 3 p.m. Road East, West Windsor, 609- nis, lunch, reception. Register. 11 Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. a.m. to 7 p.m. 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, For new moms and their babies up 609-497-1600. www.labyrinth- to nine months. Through Novem- books.com. Barry Seldes, author ber 23. Register. $36. 11 a.m. to of “Leonard Bernstein: The Politi- 12:30 p.m. Tuesday cal Life of an American Musician” and professor of political science Lectures October 6 at Rider University. 5:30 p.m. Home Therapy Workshops, De- Author Event, Barnes & Noble, sign from Within, 429 Walnut MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- Music at the Market: Reverend Slapjaw's band Lane, Princeton, 609-683-1317. School Sports 716-1570. Cesar Millan, author of features blues, oldies, and rock at the West Windsor www.designpsychology.net. First “How to Raise the Perfect Dog of three sessions presented by To- For WW-P school sports infor- Through Puppyhood and Be- Farmers' Market on Saturday, September 26. by Israel, author of “Some Place mation, call the hotline: 609-716- yond.” Demonstration with dogs Like Home: Using Design Psy- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. followed by a Q&A. 7:30 p.m. chology to Create Ideal Places.” Open House, Sunny Health Cen- ister. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Register. $199. 7 p.m. North Field Hockey. Notre Dame. Faith ter, 16 Seminary Avenue, 4 p.m. Hopewell, 609-466-1227. Free Lectures Stone Lectures, Princeton Theo- North Girls Tennis. At Trenton. 4 15-minute massage. Register. 10 Schools logical Seminary, Mackay Cam- Thunderbird Alumni Associa- p.m. a.m. to 8 p.m. Rad Kids, West Windsor-Plains- pus Center, 609-497-7963. www.- tion, Nassau Inn, Tap Room, 10 boro Community Education, Vil- South Boys Soccer. Hamilton ptsem.edu. “The Overreach in Friends’ Health Connection, Palmer Square, Princeton, 609- lage School, Village Road, West West. 4 p.m. Free Market Ideology” presented Greenacres Country Club, 2170 933-1621. www.thunderbird.edu. Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, Networking and social. Free. 6 to Windsor, 609-716-5030. www.- South Girls Soccer. At Hamilton by William F. May, Institute for 800-483-7436. www.friends- 8 p.m. ww-p.org. First day for program West. 4 p.m. Practical Ethics and Public Life at presented by Sergeant William the University of Virginia. 12:45 healthconnection.org. “Using Princeton Public Library, 65 South Girls Tennis. At Peddie. 4 Bastedo, West Windsor Police p.m. Food to Your Advantage” present- Witherspoon Street, 609-924- p.m. Department. “Personal Empower- ed by Joy Bauer. $25 includes din- 8822. “Google Friendly Web De- Stone Lectures, Princeton Theo- ner. 5:30 p.m. ment Safety Education” includes South Girls Tennis. At Peddie. 4 logical Seminary, Mackay Cam- sign” presented by Ken Green- home, school, and vehicle safety; p.m. pus Center, 609-497-7963. www.- Qigong, Ruth A. Golush, 666 berg and Frank Montero. 7 p.m. realistic defense against abduc- ptsem.edu. “Curbing Runaway Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, tion, stranger tricks, and personal North Boys/Girls Cross Country. Hamilton West/Lawrence. 4:15 Appetites in Domestic Policy” pre- Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Medi- Business Meetings power. Register online. Through tative exercises for balance. Reg- p.m. sented by William F. May, Institute JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Monday, November 2. 3:30 to ister. $20. 6:30 p.m. for Practical Ethics and Public Life Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 5:30 p.m. South Boys/Girls Cross Country. at the University of Virginia. 7 p.m. Hamilton West/Lawrence. 4:15 Dyslexia, Hopewell Public Li- 609-924-2277. Networking and Singles p.m. Talmud Class, Chabad of the brary, 13 East Broad Street, support for changing careers, free. Windsors, East Windsor Library, Hopewell, 609-466-1625. “Dys- 7:30 p.m. Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- South Field Hockey. Steinert. 138 Hickory Corner Road, 609- lexia Demystified: Discerning the fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- 4:15 p.m. 448-9369. www.chabadwindsor.- Facts, Disclosing the Myths” pre- Live Music stown Road, West Windsor, 609- sented by Mary Ann Hughes, an North Girls Soccer. Trenton, at com. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Cof- 716-8771. www.groversmill- educational administrator at the MCCC. 5:30 p.m. fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing coffee.com. Drop in for soups, Lewis School. 7 p.m. wraps, gelato, and tea, coffee, North Girls Volleyball. At Hillsbor- Food & Dining Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. desserts, or espresso. Register at ough. 5:30 p.m. Princeton Farmers Market, Pine Kids Stuff www.itsagrind.com. 7 p.m. www.meetup.com/Princeton- North Boys Soccer. Trenton, at and Nassau streets, Princeton, Area-Singles-Network. 6:30 to 8 609-924-8431. www.princeton- Read & Pick on the Farm: Mini OutdoorAction MCCC. 7:30 p.m. Pumpkins, Terhune Orchards, p.m. farmersmarket.com. Produce, Princeton Ski Club, Romeo’s 330 Cold Soil Road, 609-924- poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, Restaurant, Plainsboro, 732-329- Drama 2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. baked goods, flowers, and chef 2067. www.princetonski.org. Get Sports for Causes Storytime, craft activity, and fruit or Having Our Say, Berlind Theater cooking demonstrations. Rain or acquainted social. Register. 6 Golf Outing, Association for Ad- vegetable picking for pre-school to at the McCarter, 91 University shine. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. vancement of Mental Health, Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. age 8. Register. $7. 9:30 a.m. and Cherry Valley Country Club, Skill- www.mccarter.org. Drama by Emi- Health & Wellness 11 a.m. Safe Boating Course, West man, 609-452-2088. www.aamh.- ly Mann adapted from the book by Windsor-Plainsboro Communi- org. 18th annual golf outing to ben- Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy Yoga Makeover, Princeton Cen- For Parents ty Education, High School South, efit the AAMH. Putting contest, ter for Yoga & Health, 50 Vree- Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Hill Hearth. $15 to $48. 7:30 p.m. Special Education Fast Track, lunch, dinner banquet, auction, land Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Coast Family Support Organization, and prizes. $290. Cocktail recep- 609-924-7294. www.princeton- Boating School. Also, Wednes- Literati 3535 Quakerbridge Road, Hamil- tion only, $65. 9:30 a.m. yoga.com. Introduction to a new day, October 7. $60. 7 to 10 p.m. This I Believe Program, Princeton program presented by Andrea ton, 609-586-1200. www.mercer- Golf Classic, Family Guidance Public Library, Quiet Room, first Sacchetti. Register. Free. 10 a.m. fso.org. Four-week program. Reg-

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HOURS: Daily 8am-5pm • Saturday 8am-Noon Phone: 609-655-0700 P.O. Box 416 - Cranbury Station Rd. - Cranbury, NJ 08512 East off Rt. 130, 1 mile down Cranbury Station Rd. exit SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 THE NEWS 33 From The Police Blotter The Finest Cuisine of Spain and Portugal folding knife while at school. Ac- ral Brett Olma. Olma said the em- Plainsboro cording to police, the juvenile was ployee received a harassing E-mail Elevator Urinator. Police have among a group of students school from an ex-subordinate employee, charged an Edison man with crimi- officials had approached, suspect- approximately one year subse- nal mischief after he was caught on ing that they were going to engage quent to the ex-employee’s dis- camera urinating in the elevator in in vandalism. When the group of missal from Novo Nordisk. Olma an office building on Schalks students was asked to empty their said the tone of the E-mail suggest- Crossing Road in the Village Cen- pockets, school officials saw the ed the former employee still har- ter. knife and called police. bors ill feelings regarding his dis- Antonio Vega, 51, of Edison, a Criminal Mischief. A resident missal. Olma also said that the for- laboratory service representative of Livingston and a resident of mer employee had previously been who picks up blood and urine sam- Freehold were victims of criminal warned by company representa- ples from various doctors’ offices mischief on September 21 at the tives not to return to the premises, in the building for transport to the Wyndham Hotel on Scudders Mill but no complaints against him have laboratory for which he works, was Road. Officer Thomas Larity said yet been signed. charged September 10. Detective someone scratched the victims’ Fire. Repairs to a transformer Eric Potts said Sharbell Develop- Flamenco Dancing featuring Julia & Carlos Lopez cars with an unknown object, caus- that caught fire on September 10 ment Corporation, who owns the ing total damage of $1,500. closed Parkway Avenue for a short 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Reservations required. building, had been noting what ap- time on September 10 while peared to be urine inside the eleva- A resident of Ravens Crest Dri- Lunch - Spanish & Portuguese Buffet PSE&G crews made repairs. Offi- tors of buildings 7 and 11. It ap- ve was the victim of criminal mis- All-You-Can-Eat /person cer Martin McElrath said the - $12.95 peared that someone had been uri- chief between 9 p.m. and 3:30 a.m. Plainsboro Fire Department had ar- Dinner & Lunch Packages Available for Any Size Parties nating in the corner of the door, on September 18. Officer Joseph rived on the scene around 7 p.m. to Starting at $18.95/person down the inside of the elevator, on Bolognese said someone stole her put out the fire. Regular Menu available • Call for Information the flooring and carpet, and into the solar wind chime, which was on tracks of the door. her balcony, facing the parking lot. Construction Site Accident. A 511 Lalor Street, Hamilton Township 609-396-8878 In August, Sharbell filed a com- The chime is worth $15. 34-year-old steel worker and an Major credit cards accepted • Open 7 Days A Week www.malagarestaurant.com plaint with the police department, A resident of Ravens Crest Dri- employee of Stonebridge Steel leading to an investigation, Potts ve was the victim of criminal mis- Erectors was injured while working said. Officer Bruce Stankiewicz chief on September 18. Officer at the site of the new University then began conducting random sur- Joseph Bolognese said someone Medical Center of Princeton at veillance of the area and the eleva- destroyed the victim’s vegetable Plainsboro on September 15. Cor- tor but could not find the suspect garden — which was approximate- poral George Cier said an on-site because of an error in the time- ly 4 feet by 20 feet in diameter. EMT treated the worker after he fell frame that was provided to police, Bolognese said all of the vegeta- and severely injured his lower leg. Potts said. However, Stankiewicz bles had been ripped out of the Cier said the worker was spared did see the urine in the elevator on ground and placed in a pile next to from a more serious injury because several occasions, he said. the garden. The estimated value of he was wearing a safety harness, “We Only Sell What We Grow” Potts said the case was forward- the plants was $100. but he did suffer a laceration to his ed to the Detective Bureau, and he leg during the fall. He was trans- FARMSTAND was able to obtain a motion detec- Providing Alcohol to Minors. ported by ambulance to Capital tor pinpoint camera and miniature Stephen J. Schmidt, 21, of Rob- Health, Helene Fuld campus. Apples • Pumpkins digital video recorder that he binsville was charged August 31 Mums • Winter Squash • Corn Stalks with providing alcohol to minors. Theft/Burglary. A Hunters Glen placed in the elevator. For a period Drive resident was the victim of theft Bales of Straw • Gourds of over three days, Vega was seen Officer Martin McElrath said there was a large underage drinking par- on September 18. Officer Adam Broccoli • Cabbage • Sweet Corn • Tomatoes urinating in the elevator, he said. Wurpel said that the victim said she Then, on September 10, as he ty taking place at an apartment in Watermelon • Cantaloupe the Deer Creek complex, and that accidentally left her platinum wed- left the building, Potts said he con- ding band and engagement ring on Pick Your Own Pumpkins fronted Vega and charged him. The 19 local ordinance summonses were issued for underage con- the bathroom sink while dining at in Our “Pumpkin Patch” estimated cost for repair to the ele- Positano’s. Wurpel said she reported vator is more than $2,000. sumption. After further investiga- (Starts October 3rd) tion, he said, police determined that she returned a short time later to Weapons Possession. A High Schmidt purchased two half kegs find that the rings were gone. The HAYRIDES School North student was charged value of the rings was $11,500. of beer for the minors from a near- Through Henry’s Halloween Forest September 17 with possession of a by liquor store earlier in the night. A Ravens Crest Drive resident weapon for unlawful purposes. Po- Saturday & Sunday 1PM to 5PM Harassment. An employee of reported to police that some time lice said school officials reported $3.50 each that the juvenile had a four-inch Novo Nordisk reported being ha- Continued on following page rassed on September 8, said Corpo- 146 Cranbury Neck Rd • Cranbury www.stultsfarm.com Sports Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609- ptsem.edu. “A Covenantal Ac- 609-799-2523 924-7206. Opening reception for count of National Identity” pre- WWE Live, Sovereign Bank Are- “Personal Landscapes,” an exhib- sented by William F. May, Institute na, Hamilton Avenue at Route it of paintings by Mary Bundy. On for Practical Ethics and Public Life 129, Trenton, 609-656-3222. $17 view to October 30. 5 to 7 p.m. at the University of Virginia. 7 p.m. to $62. 6:45 p.m. Dancing Gardens Sports for Causes Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- Central Jersey Orchid Society, Golf Classic, Mercer County Col- try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson D&R Greenway Land Trust, John- lege, Mercer Oaks Golf Course, Center, Monument Drive, 609- son Education Center, 1 Preser- West Windsor, 609-586-4800. 924-6763. Instruction and dance. vation Place, Princeton, 609-924- Lunch, shotgun start, scramble $7. 7:40 to 10:30 p.m. 1380. www.centraljerseyorchids.- Like eating at “Nonna’s” house! format, and awards reception. org. “Cattleya Collecting for the $200. 10:30 a.m. Literati 21st Century” presented by David Princeton Reads, Princeton Pub- Off of Waldor Orchids. 7:30 p.m. lic Library, 65 Witherspoon Health & Wellness Wednesday Street, 609-924-8822. Kickoff event based on Greg Mortenson’s Mixed Level Hatha Yoga, Center “Three Cups of Tea” features fam- for Relaxation and Healing, 666 October 7 ily-friendly music and arts. Susan Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, L. Roth, author and illustrator of Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- “Listen to the Wind: The Story of relaxationandhealing.com. Ryah School Sports Dr. Greg and Three Cups of Tea,” Dekis presents. $15. 5:25 to 6:35 North Girls Tennis, 609-716- presents a slide show; Princeton p.m. 5000, ext. 5134. Hightstown. 4 GirlChoir performs a choral work Panic Relief, High School South, p.m. by Victoria Bond based on Roth’s Clarksville Road, West Windsor, book; and students from Noor-Ul- South Girls Tennis, 609-716- 732-940-9658. Workshop. Regis- Iman School perform choral mu- ter. $95. 7 p.m. 5000, ext. 5134. At Notre Dame. 4 sic. Free. 7 p.m. p.m. Jazz & Blues History Drama Stroller Strides, Historical Soci- Acoustic Jam Session, South Having Our Say, Berlind Theater ety of Princeton, Bainbridge Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston House, 158 Nassau Street, at the McCarter, 91 University Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732- R R Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.- Musicians on Fridays & Saturdays 329-4000. www.sbpl.info. Bring princetonhistory.org. Walking tour Unwind at the End of the Week www.mccarter.org. Drama by Emi- your instrument. All levels. 7 p.m. ly Mann adapted from the book by of Princeton for moms, dads, R Catering for All Occasions R Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy Faith grandparents, caregivers, and Hill Hearth. $15 to $48. 7:30 p.m. their tiny tots. Town and university On or Off Premises Stone Lectures, Princeton Theo- sites. $7. 10 a.m. Art logical Seminary, Mackay Cam- 206 Farnsworth Avenue • Bordentown • 609-298-8360 pus Center, 609-497-7963. www.- Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Continued on following page www.ilovemarcellos.com 34 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A resident of Fox Run Drive was also charged with failure to submit ton was charged September 15 on September 2, a Wegman’s cus- Continued from preceding page the victim of theft between Sep- to a chemical breath test, reckless with shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Offi- tomer forgot his wallet, which he between September 17 and 18, tember 2 and 3. Officer Bruce driving, careless driving, improper cer Campbell Knox said he con- left on the counter at the Coffee Bar someone stole four rocks from her Stankiewicz said someone stole parking, and failure to wear a seat- cealed various items of clothing in at the store. Lai said that Estes ap- outdoor garden. The rocks are the victim’s bike from the residen- belt. a shopping bag and tried to leave proached the Coffee Bar minutes tial complex. The bike was worth worth a total of $10. David H. Brown, 38, of Lam- the store without paying. The after the customer left, stole the approximately $200. clothing was worth $61. wallet, and left the store. He said A resident of Haworth was the bertville was charged September Jeffrey A. Sperling, 41, of Mari- 18 with driving while intoxicated. Alexander Bonacorda, 18, of she entered Wegman’s liquor store victim of burglary and theft in the and made a purchase with the vic- parking lot of the Wyndham Hotel on Drive, was charged September Officer Joseph Dell Beni said he East Windsor was charged Sep- 13 with theft of services. Corporal saw Brown driving west on Scud- tember 9 with shoplifting at Wal- tim’s credit card, but Lai was able on September 17. Officer Joseph to find and arrest Estes. Breyta said someone stole a laptop Brett Olma said he saw him taking ders Mill Road with his high beams Mart. Officer Campbell Knox said and suitcase — worth a total $2,500 construction debris out of his car on and that he failed to dim his Bonacorda removed various video A Hightstown resident was the — from the victim’s car and caused and dumping it into a dumpster on lights while passing. He said he game discs from their packaging, victim of theft at the Wallace Road $800 worth of damage to the car. 10 Schalks Crossing Road, behind stopped him on Route 1 South and placed them in a bag and tried to pay lot at the Princeton Junction Plainsboro Plaza. Olma said he de- found him to be intoxicated. He leave the store. The stolen discs train station sometime between Someone stole a tool bag con- termined that Sperling was not a was also charged with reckless dri- were worth $49.88. September 11 and September 13. taining hand tools and two trim nail lessee of the plaza, nor did he have ving and failure to dim high beams. Tynisha Francis, 29, and Lor- Officer Michael McMahon said guns from a company work van be- permission to use the dumpster. someone broke the victim’s rear longing to Dickson Development Ramaswamy Varanasi, 53, of raine Hearns Smith, 24, both of A resident of Ravens Crest Dri- Daisy Court, was charged Septem- Trenton, were charged September passenger side vent window and Corporation while it was parked in stole an iPod. front of the company’s office cen- ve was the victim of theft on Sep- ber 13 with driving while intoxicat- 6 with shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Of- ter on September 9. Corporal tember 11. Officer Joe Breyta said ed. Officer Thomas Larity said he ficer Brian Mahon said they both Credit Card Theft/Fraud. A George Cier said the van was someone stole a white 26-inch Dia- saw him cross over the double yel- concealed various merchandise resident of Skillman was the victim locked, but a side door was found mondback mountain bike from the low line several times on Plains- and tried to leave the store without of credit card theft between 5 and unlocked when the theft was dis- victim’s residence. The bicycle is boro Road and stopped him. He paying. Mahon said Francis stole 5:30 p.m. on September 11 at covered. The value of the stolen worth approximately $700. was also charged with driving $130.50 worth of merchandise and Whole Foods. Officer Frank items is estimated to be $1,371. Identity Theft/Credit Card while intoxicated with a minor in Smith stole $79.21 worth of mer- Sabatino said someone stole the Fraud. A resident of Kinglet Drive the car, reckless driving, failure to chandise. victim’s wallet from her purse A resident of Quail Ridge Drive maintain a lane, and operating a ve- South was the victim of fraud Howard Jones, 42, of Trenton while she was shopping and made was the victim of burglary and hicle with unclear plates. sometime between September 1 was charged September 7 with several fraudulent purchases using criminal mischief on September 5. her credit cards. Officer Kenneth Beatty said some- and 15. Officer Kenneth Beatty Vicente Golop Salca, 43, of shoplifting at Sam’s Club. Officer one burglarized the victim’s resi- said that when the resident went to Trenton was charged September 8 Carey Zacheis said Jones stole ra- Drug Arrests. Ashley M. Anto- dence while he was away, but that apply for unemployment online, with driving while intoxicated. zors and gum, worth a total niak, 25, of Pennsauken, was nothing appeared to have been someone mailed a fraudulent Corporal George Cier said he was $211.38, by concealing the prod- charged September 17 with pos- stolen. However, the front door and check to the victim with instruc- conducting a patrol as part of the ucts inside his shirt, and left the session of a hypodermic needle and side window were damaged, he tions to deposit the check and Over the Limit, Under Arrest grant store without paying. In the park- drug paraphernalia. Officer Frank said. transfer a portion of it to another program when he saw Salca speed- ing lot, Zacheis said, he got into a Sabatino said he stopped her on bank account that did not belong to ing on Route 1 south. He said he car and fled the area. The car was Quakerbridge Road at Nassau Park A resident of Fox Run Drive was the victim. The victim recognized stopped him and found him to be later stopped by Lawrence police Boulevard for a motor vehicle vio- the victim of burglary and theft on the incident as a possible fraudu- intoxicated. He was also charged on Route 1 South. lation and found she had the needle September 15. Officer Timothy lent activity and contacted police, with speeding, reckless driving, William Malanga, 20, of Tren- and drug paraphernalia. McMahon said someone shattered Beatty said. and being an unlicensed driver. He ton was charged September 8 with DWI. Carlos J. Oquendo, 29, of the driver’s side window of the vic- was sent to the Middlesex County A resident of Hunters Glen Dri- shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Officer Dayton was charged September 19 tim’s car while it was parked in the jail in default of $500 bail, and his ve was the victim of identity theft Carey Zacheis said Malanga stole a with driving while intoxicated. Of- lot at the 200 building. McMahon immigration status was being in- and credit card fraud between May pair of Ray Ban glasses and a bottle ficer Campbell Knox said he said a GPS unit worth $320 was vestigated. stolen from inside the car. 9 and July 16. Officer Matt Bau- of Burberry cologne, worth a total stopped him for speeding on Route mann said some made fraudulent $184. 1 north at Quakerbridge Road and A resident of Tennyson Drive purchases using the victim’s West Windsor Jessica Ennis, 22, of Princeton found him to be intoxicated. He was the victim of theft on Septem- checking account Visa/ATM card Eluding Police. Richard B. was charged September 8 with was also charged with speeding ber 8. Officer Thomas Larity said that he did not authorize. The pur- Sanders, 41, of Cranbury was shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Officer and reckless driving. someone stole a bicycle worth chases totaled $418.23. $100 from the porch of the victim’s charged September 18 with elud- Michael McMahon said she con- Hardeep Singh, 34, of Princeton residence. DWI Arrests. Dmitriy ing police. Officer Brian Mahon cealed a computer cable and was charged September 13 with Gamarnik, 24, of Thoreau Drive said he tried to stop Sanders for adapters in her purse and tried to driving while intoxicated after his A resident of Quail Ridge Drive was charged September 18 with speeding on Old Trenton Road, but leave the store without paying. alleged involvement in a hit-and- was the victim of theft on Septem- driving while intoxicated. Officer that he eluded him, ensuing in a Someone stole 15 bras, worth a run accident on Varsity Avenue. ber 6. Officer Matt Baumann said Robert Fleming said he saw him brief foot chase. East Windsor po- total $678, from Victoria’s Secret Officer Kevin Loretucci said a wit- someone stole a light green fail to dim his high beams to on- lice were called to help, and sometime between 8 p.m. on Sep- ness followed Singh after the acci- Thruster Rampage 2.0 Boys’ coming traffic while driving on Sanders was eventually appre- tember 11 and 3 p.m. on September dent and watched him enter a dri- Freestyle bike with black pegs Tennyson Drive at George Davi- hended. He was also charged with 12, said Officer Mark Lee. veway on Washington Road. Lore- from the victim’s residence. The son Road and stopped him. He said possession of a hypodermic sy- tucci said he arrived at the scene bike is missing a pedal on the right he found him to be intoxicated. He ringe, speeding, reckless driving, Burglary/Theft. A resident of a and found Singh to be intoxicated. side and is worth $140, he said. was also charged with reckless dri- having an uninsured motor vehicle, Taylor Court apartment in the He was also charged with reckless John Dolan, 42, of Chesterfield ving and improper control of multi- having an open container of alco- Avalon Watch development was driving, leaving the scene of an ac- was charged September 3 with bur- ple beam headlights. hol in the car, and driving with a the victim of burglary and theft cident, and failure to report an acci- suspended license. some time between 5:45 a.m. and glary and theft. Officer Bruce Stephen R. Parrish, 56, of Sayre dent. 3:45 p.m. on September 18. Officer Stankiewicz said Dolan broke into Drive was charged September 19 Shoplifting. Robert M. Justin Insalaco said someone en- Underage DWI. Ryan J. Craw- the storage space belonging to a with driving while intoxicated. Of- Delacruz, 20, of Willingboro, was tered the victim’s apartment ford, 19, of Langhorne, PA, was Rousillon Court residence in West ficers Tim McMahon and Adam charged September 19 with through the living room window charged September 19 with under- Windsor and stole a stereo system Wurpel said they responded to a shoplifting at Home Depot. Officer and stole currency. age driving while intoxicated. Of- with speakers and a remote; a motor vehicle accident in a parking Melissa Nagy said Delacruz con- ficer Justin Insalaco said he 35mm camera and lenses; a set of lot in Sayre Drive and found Par- cealed two tools, worth a total Danae M. Estes, 22, of Mor- stopped him on South Lane and collectible pennies; fifteen $2 bills; rish asleep behind the wheel, $33.93, and tried to leave the store ganville was charged September 2 Village Road East for a motor vehi- a vacuum cleaner; Matchbox cars; which was parked on a landscaped without paying. with theft of mislaid property, cle violation and found him to be and two ladders. The estimated credit card theft, and theft of identi- island after hitting a tree. He was Walter Ray Evans, 54, of Tren- intoxicated. value of the items is $1,000. ty. Detective Jeffrey Lai said that

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Register. 6 p.m. Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Literati Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumph- Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- Health & Wellness brew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes. 9 p.m. street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to $29.50. 7 Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nas- p.m. sau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. Wah!, Integral Yoga Institute Princeton, 613 Singles www.labyrinthbooks.com. Thomas Leven- Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-274- Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn son, author of “Newton and the Counterfeit- 2410. www.iyiprinceton.com. Yoga class. Divorce Support Group, Hopewell Pres- Bridge, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr er: The Unknown Detective Career of the Bring a blanket or cushion. $25. 7:30 p.m. byterian Church, Hopewell, 609-213- Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. World’s Greatest Scientist.” 5:30 p.m. 9509. 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But ask a Trader Joe’s devo- nautical theme) on Friday, Septem- breads, international frozen en- tee what makes him or her crazy for ber 25, at the Square at West Wind- trees, 100 percent juices, fresh crop this food emporium that was sor (Lowe’s center) on Route 1 nuts, deli items, and vitamins/sup- founded in Los Angeles in 1958 as North. plements are some of the more Pronto Stores and re-branded as It seems that Trader Joe’s prod- popular items with approximately Trader Joe’s in 1967, and they ucts are the perfect blend of a dozen new items introduced might say, “OMG, the whole wheat gourmet, healthy, and affordable every week. couscous, it’s so healthy, with the — a wicked combination that has More good news for re- perfect fluff quotient every time, helped the national chain grow to cessionistas — all of Trad- and it’s cheap!” or “I can’t get wild its current level of 325 stores in 25 er Joe’s prices are every- Alaskan salmon anywhere else for states. Spokesperson Alison day prices. Trader Joe’s Trader Joe’s price” or “We’re Mochizuki says that perfect blend doesn’t have sales; prices hooked on Trader Joe’s mandarin has everything to do with the com- change only when costs orange chicken entree — and it’s pany’s business practices. “When- change — there are no fan- only $4.99 a serving — I drive all ever possible cy promotions, discount the way to West- we buy direct cards, or couponing wars. field once a and cut out the Manning the helm of month to get my Trader Joe’s products middleman, the 11,500 square feet Trader Joe fix.” Get Your Fix: Trader are the perfect blend of and that keeps West Windsor store is One woman gourmet, healthy, and prices down. Captain Ylana Ebba, a 12- Joe’s store ‘captain’ we know got There are sev- year crew member. (For Ylana Ebba, above; turned on to affordable. eral items spe- those unfamiliar with with ‘first mate’Justin Trader Joe’s cially created Trader Joe’s cedar plank- when her boss Matthews, left. only for us, under the Trader Joe’s ed quirkiness, managers took her to a Los Angeles Trader private label. And everything has and staff are referred to in Joe’s on a business trip 20 years to pass a tasting panel.” She cites the Hawaiian shirted cor- the Fittest), Trader Joe’s salsas, and ago — and she’s been waiting for the organic tomato and roasted red porate culture, as the Trader Giotto’s marinara sauces. them to open in this area ever since. pepper soup ($2.79 for 32 ounces) “Traders of the Culinary Seas.” ty include posts in the Wayne and For those of you Trader-holics, just In the meantime she has been dri- as a good example of that gourmet, The hierarchy is designated with Marlton stores. think what you can now save on gas. ving an hour to the Marlton store. healthy, affordable combo. naval-themed titles: officiate, spe- Trader Joe’s has developed over Trader Joe’s, 3528 Brunswick Well, she won’t have to drive an Trader Joe’s offers a constantly cialist, merchant, first mate and 1,000 products under their own pri- Pike (the Square at West Windsor. hour anymore. Trader Joe’s cele- expanding variety of high quality captain.) Originally from the vate label. Regular customers are Grand opening, Friday, September brates its grand opening “lei cut- fresh and package foods. Arabica Bronx, Ebba now resides in East well acquainted with Trader Dar- 25, 9 a.m. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ting” (a play on the company’s bean coffees, freshly-baked Windsor. Her previous tours of du- win’s vitamins (For the Survival of daily. 609-897-0581.

Comedy Clubs OutdoorAction Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 8 p.m. See OCTOBER 9 Joe DeVito, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- Family Fun Maze, Corner Copia Farm Mar- story. gency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987- ket, 299 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Continued from preceding page 8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reserva- Windsor, 609-426-8884. Challenging 10- 24-Hour Play Festival, Theatre Intime, tion. $20. 7:30 p.m. acre corn maze includes more than two Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton Univer- Having Our Say, Berlind Theater at the miles of potential pathways depicting a barn sity, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, Health & Wellness and farm animals. $9.99. Bring a flashlight. $12. 8 p.m. 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama 7 to 11 p.m. by Emily Mann adapted from the book by Restorative Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 Art West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609- Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy Hill Singles Art Exhibit and Sale, Garden State Water- Hearth. $20 to $55. 8 p.m. 818-9888. www.fourwindsyoga.com. $17. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton color Society, Prallsville Mill, Stockton. Hollywood Arms, Kelsey Theater, Mercer www.gardenstatewatercolorsociety.org. Introduction to Sacred Intimacy and Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Prince- County Community College, 1200 Old ton, 609-581-3889. www.princetonchurch- Watercolor, oil, pastel, and mixed media Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- Tantra, Center for Relaxation and Heal- works for sale. Noon to 5 p.m. ing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, ofchrist.com. Support group for men and theatre.net. Maurer Productions OnStage women. Free. Seminar: “Forgiving: The Fi- Spring and Summer Exhibition, Grounds presents drama based on the life of Carol Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxation- andhealing.com. For adult couples and sin- nal Step.” 7:30 p.m. For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Burnett based on her memoir, “One More Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsfor- Time.” $14. 8 p.m. gles of any gender. Register. $20. 7 to 6:35 p.m. sculpture.org. Opening reception for the Fall/Winter exhibition featuring both monu- Film History Saturday mental and small scale sculpture by Albert Anime Films Series, Princeton Public Li- Paley, the first metal sculpture to receive the brary, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924- Princeton Pub Crawl, Princeton Tour October 10 lifetime achievement award from the Ameri- 8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening Company, Starbucks, 98 Nassau Street, can Institute of Architects. Also ceramics of presented by Princeton High School’s ani- Princeton, 609-902-3637. www.princeton- Jacobo de la Serna, first prize winner at the me club. Free. 4 p.m. tourcompany.com. Architectural, literary, Sante Fe annual Hispanic Market. On view and historical sites and events through the School Sports to January 10. 2 to 5 p.m. town. Register. $10. 6 p.m. Art For WW-P school sports information, call Highlights Tour, Princeton University Art Art Exhibit and Sale, Garden State Water- Lectures the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134, www.- Museum, Princeton campus, 609-258- color Society, Prallsville Mill, Stockton. ww-p.org. 3788. www.artmuseum.princeton.edu. www.gardenstatewatercolorsociety.org. Symposium, International Sculpture Cen- Free. 2 p.m. ter, Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton. www.- North and South Boys/Girls Cross Coun- Watercolor, oil, pastel, and mixed media try. Manhattan Invite/Van Cortland. Call for Art Exhibit, desChamps Gallery, 7 Lam- works for sale. Noon to 5 p.m. sculpture.org. “Strategies for Success in Challenging Times,” a two-day symposium. time. bert Lane, Lambertville, 609-397-2100. Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Mu- Ruby Lerner, executive director and presi- North Girls Volleyball. South Girls Volley- www.deschampsgallery.com. Opening re- seum, Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. dent of Creative Capital, is keynote speaker. ball Tournament. 9 a.m. ception for “A Reflection of Time,” featuring www.princetonartmuseum.org. Highlights works by Cesar Jerez. On view to Novem- Panels and social events. Register. Contin- South Girls Volleyball. Volleyball Tourna- of the collections, new acquisitions, and ues Saturday, October 10. 9 a.m. ber 29. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Fri- special exhibitions. Free. 12:30 p.m. ment. 9 a.m. day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sun- day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m. Art Exhibit, Grounds For Sculpture, Toad Live Music North Football. Allentown. 2 p.m. Hall Shop, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Cranbury Coffee House, First Presbyter- North Boys Soccer. North Hunterdon. 4 Dancing 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.- ian Church of Cranbury, 22 South Main p.m. org. Opening reception for exhibition of con- Street, Cranbury, 908-307-7154. www.- Dance Classes and Workshops, Web of temporary artwork by Jacobo de la Serna. cranburycoffeehouse.com. Jack Jona with Drama Compassion, Susan Patterson Center, 45 On view to January 10. 5 to 7 p.m. jazz and big band sounds. $8 ticket benefits Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-497-4598. Hollywood Arms, Kelsey Theater, Mercer www.webofcompassion.org. Dance and yo- the food pantry and deacon’s fund. 6:30 to County Community College, 1200 Old Dancing 9:30 p.m. ga classes. Call for schedule. 2:30 to 6:20 Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelsey- p.m. Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey Dance Franklin-Alison Jazz Combo, BT Bistro, theatre.net. Maurer Productions OnStage Society, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, 3499 Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609- presents drama based on the life of Carol English Country Dance, Princeton Coun- Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.central- 919-9403. Jazz, blue, swing, and funk. 7 Burnett based on her memoir, “One More try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, jerseydance.org. Salsa, cha-cha, mer- p.m. Time.” $14. 2 and 8 p.m. Monument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.- engue, and mamba. No partner needed. princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction Having Our Say, Berlind Theater at the Surface is smooth stone. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. August and Chris, Grover’s Mill Coffee and dance. $8. 7:30 to 11 p.m. House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, Dance Jam, Dance Improv Live, All Saints West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.- 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama Literati Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 609- groversmillcoffee.com. Acoustic and pop fu- by Emily Mann adapted from the book by 924-3767.Expressive dance improvisation sion. 8 p.m. Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy Hill Sappho’s Cafe, West Windsor Library, with live music. $15. 8 to 10:15 p.m. Hearth. Matinee is open captioned. $20 to 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Poet- Gabe Manak Band, It’s a Grind Coffee $55. 3 and 8 p.m. ry reading group. Register. 2 to 4 p.m . World Music House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plains- boro, 609-275-2919. 8 to 10 p.m. A Nice Family Gathering, Off-Broadstreet Comedy Clubs Wah!, Integral Yoga Institute Princeton, Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, 613 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 732- Choice Society, Tre Piani, 120 Rocking- Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broad- Joe DeVito, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- 274-2410. www.iyiprinceton.com. Kirtan. ham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, street.com. Comedy. $27.50 to $29.50. 7 gency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987- Bring a blanket or cushion. $25. 7 to 9 p.m. 609-452-1515. www.choicesociety.ning.- p.m. 8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Reserva- com. Hip hop, reggae, and pop music. Drink tion. $20. 7:30 p.m. specials, hors d’oeuvres. $5 admission. 10 Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn to 2 a.m. Bridge, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr