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WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER WWPINFO.COM WEST WINDSOR Letters: West Windsor – Half Full or Half Empty? 2 & PLAINSBORO American Boychoir Eyes Plainsboro Site 15 Intercap Gets Company in Transit Village Lawsuit 20 From Retirement to Stage – Dennis McGeady 31 Police Reports 33 Classifieds 35 FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES NEWS ISSUE DATE: AUGUST 27, 2010 NEXT ISSUE:SEPTEMBER 10 Bonino Selected As New Back to School in WW-P Principal at HS South World Languages by Cara Latham Take Center Stage oseann Bonino knows she has tough shoes to fill — by Cara Latham Rtaking over for long-time principal Charles Rudnick at High orld language study has School South. always been an impor- But the former vice principal Wtant aspect of education, has worked under Rudnick for the but the spotlight has recently been past three years and has his sup- on the subject thanks to the Prince- port. Before that, she served as ton International Academy Charter both a teacher and an administrator School, which has billed itself as in the district. an attractive alternative to the typi- “Having taught at South and be- cal public school world language ing a ‘Pirate’ has really given me program, especially when it comes an appreciation and true under- to Chinese. standing of the culture and spirit at But officials at the WW-P High School South,” she said. school district are confident of Bonino was appointed to the Roseann Bonino, their work and point to their recog- principal position at the school former vice principal nized program as evidence they are board’s meeting on August 24 at a ahead of the curve. and teacher in the dis- salary of $149,080. Her appoint- trict, is High School As the new school year begins, ment was effective August 25. how do the language offerings in David Aderhold, the assistant su- South’s new principal. the WW-P district fare, and what is perintendent for planning and the best language path for students pupil services, has been serving as then G.E. She took time off to have in today’s society? National trends the acting principal since June, still find Spanish to be the pre- two children — a son and daugh- when Rudnick retired. ter, both of whom are in college — ferred language, but one trend — Crossing Safely: From left, school crossing guards Education has always been a fa- nationally and in WW-P — indi- and then decided to go back to Bill Wright, Bob Coooper, and Barbara Wethe are miliar field for Bonino, whose school. cates that Mandarin Chinese is mother was an elementary school gaining in popularity. ready for another school year. See story on page 15 “I really felt I needed to do teacher for 30 years and whose fa- something more meaningful,” she According to experts, immer- for new rules on crosswalk driving safety. ther was a real estate broker. She sion education — which avoids use said. She used her background in grew up in Glassboro and earned Spanish to land a job as a teacher in of the English language from the ophy, as all of its classes are “full- nese, and Latin. WW-P was al- her bachelor’s degrees in Spanish moment a student walks into the the Rancocas Valley school dis- immersion” courses, officials say, ready ahead of the curve when it and Intercultural Communication trict. classroom — is the best bet for stu- beginning at the second-grade lev- began its Chinese program in 1987 from Rutgers University. dents to achieve functional fluen- Her family relocated to Mercer el. at the high school level. For the Upon graduating, she entered County, and she became a teacher cy. Fortunately for West Windsor The district currently offers a the corporate world, worked more and Plainsboro families, the WW- variety of languages, including than four years as a human re- P district subscribes to this philos- Spanish, French, German, Chi- Continued on page 10 sources manager for Macy’s and Continued on page 11 DAY-BY-DAY INPLAINSBORO & WEST WINDSOR For more event listings visit ater, 609-258-7062. www.Marvin- Outdoor Concerts www.wwpinfo.com. For timely up- cheiten.com. Marvin Harold Cheit- en’s newest comedy adventure di- Courtyard Concerts, Grounds dates, follow wwpinfo at Twitter For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds and on Facebook. rected by Dan Berkowitz. Actors include Phoenix Gonzalez, Chris Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. Berger, Joseph Thomas, Carolyn www.groundsforsculpture.org. Vasko, and Nick Genta. $18. 8 Tigertown Dixieland Band with vo- p.m. cals, keyboard, percussion, trum- Friday pet, trombone, clarinet, and bass. The Constant Wife, Somerset Rain or shine. $10. 7:30 p.m. August 27 Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. Comedy Clubs www.svptheatre.org. Comedy about extra-marital activity. $15. 8 Richie Byrne, Catch a Rising Drama p.m. Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Southern Comforts, Off-Broad- Carnegie Center, West Windsor, street Theater, 5 South Green- Art 609-987-8018. www.catcharising- wood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466- star.com. Comedy and stories Gallery Talk, Grounds For Sculp- about his adventures on “Sex and 2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. ture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamil- Romantic drama stars Dennis the City,” “The Sopranos,” the film ton, 609-586-0616. www.- “Goodbye Baby,” the non-profit or- McGeady of Plainsboro and Lois groundsforsculpture.org. “Clay Carr of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ganization “Comedy Cures,” and Monoprints” presented by Mitch his own variety show, “The Richie $27.50 to $29.50 includes dessert. Lyons. Free with admission. 4 7 p.m. See story page 31. Byrne Show.” Register. $17.50. 8 p.m. p.m. Seussical the Musical, Washing- ton Crossing Open Air Theater, Dancing Food & Dining 355 Washington Crossing-Pen- Dance Party, American Ball- nington Road, Titusville, 267-885- Wine Tasting, Rat’s Restaurant, room, 569 Klockner Road, Hamil- 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Fami- ton, 609-931-0149. www.- ly musical based on Dr. Seuss 609-586-0616. www.groundsfor- On Stage: Kelsey Theater's season opener, ‘Hansel americanballroomco.com. $15. 8 sculpture.org. Guest speaker and characters. $10; $7 for children. to 11 p.m. and Gretel,’features Eric Simon, 12, of West Wind- Blankets, seat cushions, and in- wine tasting in Toad Hall, free. sor, who will be in seventh grade at Grover Middle sect repellent are recommended. Ballroom Dance Social, G & J Wines by the glass available. 4 to Picnics welcome before show. Studios, 5 Jill Court, Building 14, 6 p.m. School as Pot, Spider, and Bump; and Marissa Mar- Food available. Parking fee of $5. Hillsborough, 908-892-0344. ciano, 9, of Plainsboro who will be in fourth grade at 7:30 p.m. www.gandjstudios.com. Stan- dard, Latin, smooth, and rhythm. Millstone River School as Gretel. The show opens on Oh Deer!!, Princeton Summer Refreshments. BYOB. $12. 8 to Continued on page 23 Friday, September 3. See story, page 29. Theater, Hamilton Murray The- 11 p.m. 2 THE NEWS AUGUST 27, 2010 JoanJoan Eisenberg Eisenberg Office:RE/MAXJoan 609-951-8600Joan Greater Eisenberg Eisenberg Princeton x110 Office:RE/MAXMobile:609-306-1999Princeton 609-951-8600 ForrestalGreater Village Princeton x110 Mobile:[email protected]:Princeton 609-951-8600 Forrestal x 110Village Mobile:609-306-1999 Views & Opinions [email protected]: 609-951-8600 x 110 Jeremax@aol com www.JoanSells.comMobile:609-306-1999 [email protected] To the Editor: the multi-story office building at Owner/Sales the intersection of Alexander and Associate VILLAGE GRANDE VALUES Signs of Progress Route 1, is filling up. After years of Burlington Values lying empty, the building now has ust back from a two-week va- three new tenants: a pharmaceuti- cation in Germany and the cal company, an investment firm, JNetherlands, areas that are and a re-insurance company — all well-developed and thriving, I am well-known corporations in their Richard K. Rein pleased to return to a West Wind- fields. This surely is a boon for our Editor and Publisher sor that is also bustling with activi- town and speaks to the growing at- Cara Latham ty and new developments. tractiveness of living and working News Editor On my daily commute to work here. Lynn Miller now, I notice with fresh eyes all the There are other signs of im- Community News Editor recent changes that provements all Brian McCarthy have occurred or around town, too are underway, numerous to men- Craig Terry which will make West Windsor is Photography bustling with activi- tion here, but one BORDENTOWN: 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath 5 Year Old Colonial. Many our town a more that is central to our Vaughan Burton upgrades including cherrywood flooring, crown moldings, bay beautiful and vi- ty and new develop- community is the Production windows, recessed lighting. Gourmet Kitchen with granite counters brant place to live. ments that will make old Acme Shopping Diana Joseph-Riley & center island. Large Master Bedroom, Updated Master Bathroom. First, I notice roads Center. There are Martha Moore Huge 2nd Bedroom. Full Basement. Maintenance-Free deck. our town a more vi- being repaved — signs that the new Account Representatives Two car garage. $369,900 for example, brant place to live. owners are cleaning Bill Sanservino Clarksville Road up the site, and ar- near the high chitectural draw- Production Manager school. I then pass by the new Arts ings posted on the doorway show Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 Council building in Berrien City. elegant plans for improvements. Founding Production Adviser The refurbishment is well along This should be a very significant Euna Kwon Brossman now and very attractive, with its first step towards a town center.