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FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES NEWS ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 NEXT ISSUE:OCTOBER 7 South Leaves 2010 Behind With Opening Wins All (But One) Aboard For InterCap Station Project by Rikki N. Massand went in front of Superior Court Judge Linda Feinberg to effective- early 100 people packed ly settle Intercap Holdings’ lawsuit the West Windsor Council against the town. By late afternoon Nmeeting on Monday, Sep- her decision was confirmed. Bar- tember 19, for what was being ring any further legal challenges called “an historic vote” on Inter- the agreement will go into effect Cap Holdings’ proposal to replace the first week of November (45 its 1970s era offfice park at 14 days from Wednesday, September Washington Road with a transit 21). village consisting of 800 town- The surprise vote came from homes and condominiums and Linda Geevers, who previously 100,000 square feet of retail. had voiced several concerns in- Of the 45 residents who spoke cluding the 12.2 percent minimum during public allocation of comments only affordable four were op- Finally approved by housing and posed to the pro- West Windsor Council, the possibility posal. The final that it could go vote, 4-1, paves the multi-use town higher in the the way for the center could celebrate future. On first concrete ev- Monday she idence of rede- a groundbreaking by 2013, says Steve Goldin. said Judge velopment in the Feinberg con- he High School South foot- area surround- firmed 12.2 ball team went into this sea- Off & Running: South star Brian Schoenauer runs ing the Prince- percent and Tson looking to start strong for a touchdown in a matchup last year against Tren- ton Junction train station. The re- that helped convince her to vote in coming off a losing record last year ton. While Schoenauer is still an offensive jugger- development process got another favor of the ordinances and the that saw them miss the playoffs for naut, the Pirates have many other weapons this year boost at the same meeting, when transit village. West Windsor officials released the first time since 2005. they hope will carry them back to the playoffs, after Councilman George Borek said By winning the first two games plans for more than 600 new park- the project is inherently beneficial of the year, the Pirates have done missing them in 2010. Photo by Dick Druckman ing spaces on the site of the old to the community and to residents. just that, rolling over Trenton, 35- composting center on Alexander Before casting his vote in favor of 0, on September 17 and handily de- Road (see page 11). the ordinances, Borek made a feating Rancocas Valley in the sea- following week they match up for two touchdowns, running back In an E-mailed statement re- statement of the potential traffic son opener on September 10, win- against powerhouse Notre Dame in Brian Schoenauer, with 148 yards leased minutes after the vote, Inter- and environmental effect the tran- ning by 20 points. a home game on Friday, September and a touchdown, and wide receiv- Cap CEO Steve Goldin said he sit village would have. South hopes to continue win- 30, at 7 p.m. er Marty Flatley, who had 58 yards hoped to bring a site plan review to “A key component is trying to ning at Hightstown, for their oppo- The rout against Trenton fea- and two touchdowns. the planning board in 2012 and to nent’s homecoming game, on Fri- tured strong performances by quar- break ground in 2013. Continued on page 16 Continued on page 11 day, September 23, at 7 p.m. The terback Chris Evans, who passed On Tuesday the ordinances

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For more event listings visit pany” program. Douglas Martin, Live Music www.wwpinfo.com. For timely up- the company director, discusses Joe Hutchinson, Grover’s Mill dates, follow wwpinfo at Twitter the upcoming season. Free. 4 p.m. Coffee House, 335 Princeton and on Facebook. Before attend- Hightstown Road, West Windsor, ing an event, call or check the web- On Stage 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- site before leaving home. Want to coffee.com. 7:30 p.m. list an event? Submit details and Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Theater (Berlind), 91 University Flying Dogs of Jupiter, It’s a photos to [email protected] Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks com. www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609- Hart musical. $20 and up. 8 p.m. 275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Originals. 8 to 10 p.m. Friday Family Theater World Music Snow White, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community Col- Healing Sounds, Center for Re- September 23 lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, laxation and Healing, 666 West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, www.kelseytheatre.net. Full- Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.- School Sports length family musical presented relaxationandhealing.com. Con- by 20 Minutes to Curtain follows cert features original music for Na- For WW-P school sports infor- the traditional story of the Brothers tive American and world flutes in- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Grimm written by the late Marilyn cluding several flutes modeled af- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Gerold of Bucks County. $18. Re- ter fragments found in the cliff ception with the cast and crew fol- dwellings of the Anasazi people. North Girls Tennis. Trenton. 4 $22. 7:30 p.m. p.m. lows the opening night perfor- mance. 7:30 p.m. South Girls Tennis. At Hamilton Good Causes West. 4 p.m. Dancing Art Auction, DanceVision, Salt South Football. At Hightstown. 7 Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Creek Grille, Forrestal Village, Bow Wow for Wellness: NAMI Mercer's Harvest of p.m. Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- Plainsboro, 609-514-1600. www.- ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, dancevisionNJ.org. Benefit for the Hope wellness conference on Saturday, October 1, Dance 609-912-1272. www.princeton- “Build a Ballet” campaign features features Miki, a canine guest, with Katelyn Baker, On Pointe Lecture Series, Ameri- folkdance.org. Beginners wel- art, music, food, and drink. Regis- left, and Anna LeProvost. Katelyn’s mother, Tricia can Repertory Ballet, Princeton come. Lesson followed by dance. ter. $50. 7 to 10 p.m. Ballet School, 301 North Harrison No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. Baker of Plainsboro, will teach a workshop on ani- Street, Princeton, 609-984-8400. mal-assisted therapy at the conference. www.arballet.org. “Meet the Com- Continued on page 18 2 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

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Office: 609-799-3500 Contact me at Cell: 609-903-9098 EQUAL HOUSING [email protected] • www.DonnaLucarelli.comOPPORTUNITY 53 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. • Princeton Jct. NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE SALE AWARD for 2010. FORMER TEACHER, TOP PRODUCING REALTOR. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 3 4 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 have often thought that meal. On this day, howev- Reduced Price! of all the superhero er, whoever was ladling Ipowers, the coolest Suburban Mom out the ban-chan was feel- RADHA CHEERATH would be the ability to be ing very miserly, because BROKER ASSOCIATE invisible. You could roam each side dish was a tiny the earth listening in on private by Euna Kwon Brossman dollop on the plate. “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” conversations, change the world We quickly plowed through the • NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Gold Level ‘03-‘10 for the better, and fight crime. You very nice way! After all these ban-chan and then, in English, I • Mercer County Top Producers Association ‘01-‘10 could also just have a whole lot of years, it was unbelievable and I asked for more, please. I could Email: [email protected] fun creating harmless mischief. was furious. It wasn’t terrible, but sense our waitress bristling, but it Office: 609-799-8181 But it is possible to be invisible, it was gossipy and not appropriate. was her words as she walked across When we were finished, I paid, Cell: 609-577-6664 or at least to be treated as if you are, the room that floated by crystal and that is not always fun. I’ve had and then, to their shock, said thank clear, something along the lines of that experience myself recently. you — in Korean — with a mean- “I can’t believe how piggish that 49 Brooktree Road, East Windsor Offered at $229,000 You see, since I was born in Korea ingful glare, and then walked out. family is, they ate through their and Korean was my first language, For good. By the stricken look on dishes so quickly, the nerve asking This home located in the desirable Brooktree Development of East I can still understand it very well, for more like that so soon.” Windsor shows off its beautiful even though my spoken Korean is My blood started to boil. I asked curb appeal as you drive up. Priced If you don’t have some- at a great value, this home has 3 laced with a huge American ac- another waitress, again in English, good size bedrooms and two full cent. That means that in settings thing nice to say about to bring us more side dishes and baths. All the bedroom and bath- where Korean is spoken, as long as she complied. We calmly finished room windows have been replaced someone, just don’t say in the last 8 years. You can enter- I keep my mouth shut, I can actual- our meal, and then, to spare them tain in the huge living room with ly, for all intents and purposes, it at all, no matter what the verbal shrapnel from my im- vaulted ceiling & formal dining seem invisible to the Koreans language you’re speak- pending onslaught, I sent my fami- room. Enjoy some extra living space in the finished basement. Fabulous speaking around me. ing. ly out of the restaurant to the safety park like yard for three season fun. You would think that someone of the car so I could launch my at- Close to all major highways and transportation, plus a great shop- would look at me and pause and tack. ping area. Don’t wait, this is a nice think, huh, with her hair and her the owner’s face, I think it dawned And launch, I did. In Korean, I alternative to townhouse and condo eyes, she just might be Korean and on her at that moment that I had un- told the waitress and the owner/- living. Call Radha today for a private tour. she might actually understand us, derstood everything they had said, manager in no uncertain terms how RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE so maybe we’d better be tactful. and that –– heavens to Betsy –– I rude her behavior was. I told them All I can say is that sometimes was Korean after all these years! that we would never be coming 50 Princeton-Hightstown Rd • Princeton Jct. NJ there is no explanation for lack of And she had lost a good customer. back and we would tell all our common sense or tact. friends and family never to patron- I’ve been going to the same nail similar thing happened this ize this place. And then, since I ob- 609-799-8181 salon for years. I don’t go very of- Asummer at a Korean restau- served that there were other non- ten, but from time to time, sinking rant in Edison. Our favorite one Koreans at the tables, I told them, into a plush chair, closing my eyes, had relocated, so we started eating this time, loudly in English, that Recognized • Respected • Recommended and having someone massage my at our second choice in the area, not their food wasn’t good enough to Eva Petruzziello, CRS, ALHS, SRES feet is just about the finest guilty as good as the first, but still accept- justify rude behavior, and that rude is a name you can TRUST. pleasure I can imagine. When able. Anyone who knows Korean behavior in a restaurant like this tT Katie and Molly are around, we go restaurants knows that when you was never acceptable. It was a H A Proven Track Record of More than 25 Years I together, and it’s a great mother- order your main dish, it is accom- bilingual tongue-lashing. H Solid Reputation of Service and Dedication I daughter bonding event. panied by small plates of side dish- And then, even though I had al- H A Professional Who Cares and Listens I Over the years, I’ve engaged in es known as “ban-chan.” Pre- ready paid the bill with a tip, I told H Home Stager I small talk with the owner-operator tenders charge you for these side them that I had changed my mind Results you can count on! and some of the women, but al- dishes which usually include kim- about the tip because rude service Her ggoal is yyour satisffaction! ways in English. So they knew that chi — the hot pickled cabbage –– did not warrant a tip, and I wanted the girls were graduating from bean sprouts, sauteed spinach, sea- my money back. I got it and then I middle school, and then high soned potatoes, and many others stalked out. Forever. Who said I 253 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ • 609-924-1600 (Dir) 609-683-8549 • (Eve) 609-799-5556 • (Cell) 609-865-3696 school, and then they were going depending on the cook’s mood that don’t have a flair for drama? [email protected] away to college. At our previous day. Real Korean restaurants, how- You see, being invisible isn’t all www.GreatHomesbyEva.com salon I made the mistake of reveal- ever, provide these side dishes free that it might be cracked up to be. ing my Korean-speaking ability, of charge and they are bottomless, But then, in ferreting out bad ser- and then I could never get any meaning that they refill them as vice or rudeness, it is entirely use- peace and solitude; I always felt much as you want. The measure of ful. The best rule for anyone, how- PENDING forced to chatter away when all I a great Korean restaurant is the ever, in speaking about others, is to wanted to do was to relax. taste and number of these side dish- observe the golden rule that I’ve On this particular day, the three es and the quality of the service that tried to teach my kids –– if you of us were there, and all of a sud- comes with their delivery. don’t have something nice to say 66 Cartwright Dr. Lovely 4 bed. 7 Abbington Ln.: Lovely Exeter 9 Westminster. Lovely Colonial in with study. Inground granite pool III model in Brookshyre. Center excellent location in Princeton den, like antennae, my ears perked On this night, the five of us had a about someone, just don’t say it at (20x40) and a newer deck for sum- hall colonial with sunroom, fin. Oaks. Renovated kit. w/Brazilian up and tuned in to the conversation craving for the spicy and satisfying all, no matter what language you’re mer enjoyment. Large kit. with bsmt and 3 car gar. Mint condi- Cherry wd flrs, granite and upgr sylestone countertops. New car- tion, newer carpets and hdwd flrs. appliances. New roof, newer heat, among the Korean women. They food of my homeland, so we drove speaking. You never know who peting throughout. Newer roof, Fam. Rm. w/Two story ceilings freshly painted interior and lge were talking about us! And not in a up Route 1 to Edison to enjoy our might be listening. AC, water heater, garage doors. and lge bright sunroom w/tiled deck. Must see! $720,000 Great location! Offered at floors. Very private lot with pond $599,000. and mature trees. Close to shops and train. $685,000. Vote Independent Certainly a weak team moving for- Letters & Opinions ward sounds better than a strong team moving backwards. But as a My Priorities Are Simple. They’re Yours! Continued from page 2 our September 9 edition an- Democratic supporter in state and nounces two slates for our up- Y national politics I may be biased. Assembly seat. coming “non-partisan” municipal Perhaps the best option is just to Whether a candidate elected in a council election: the Republican vote for the independent with no non-partisan form of government slate “Strong Leaders for West apparent affiliation to a party. is a registered Democrat or Repub- Windsor” and the Democratic slate Andrew Blelloch lican or neither is far less important “West Windsor Moving Forward.” 281 Clarksville Road than that candidate’s fundamental Neither slate appears to offer any philosophies and capabilities. program. As apparently a spade Hopefully, in the November elec- cannot be called a spade we could Greg Harris: What tion, the well-educated electorate play around a little with these pho- Residents Want of West Windsor will ignore polit- ny names to have their differences ical labels and examine what a can- highlighted. 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Those who Attorney, LLM in Taxation only cared about going with the OF PRINCETON big-name Internet company ended 600 Alexander Road up with an inferior product and 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 wasted valuable time and money. Princeton The reason my Internet products Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 609-520-1010 and services were always better, www.pidgeonlaw.com was simple. I only built into them www.rebeccarogers.com what was needed by the user, and I SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 5 made them as simple to use as possible for are not aware of them. Many are not aware even the most inexperienced customer. of your right to have input in those deci- While my competitors spent time adding sions. And when you do find out, it’s too bells and whistles, and features that only 1 late. So many residents eventually showed percent of the customers would ever use, I up to protest the elimination of the Animal concentrated on making it better for the oth- Control Officer position, but no one was in- er 99 percent. formed ahead of time of this possibility. SUNOPEN 9/25 1-4HOUSE PM And how did I do this? I asked them! So I make this one promise. I will stand I have never created anything without for what the majority of you want, and I will first asking people what they wanted. Ask find ways to remove the political chatter, NEW LISTING them what they want, remove the things that and let you know what is going on that real- only a few are interested in, and concentrate ly matters to you. E-mail, text messages, on making it the best thing out there for the Twitter, Facebook, phone calls, mail, town rest. Ask them what their pain is, and figure hall meetings, or word of mouth, you will be MLS5946714 MLS5936843 out how to relieve them of that pain. kept informed. My blog and website will be PLAINSBORO $289,900 PLAINSBORO $365,000 So here I am again. I am an independent constantly updated, even after I am elected. 9 Thoreau Dr. Turn key pristine TH w/loft. Newer Warm & inviting 3BR Brighton model. Large LR, windows, sliding door to deck, roof. Sunny kit FR w/fpl, finished loft, upgraded granite in Kitchen, write-in candidate in a local election, taking These methods don’t take much money. w/granite counters, rec. lighting, LR w/WB fpl. brick paver patio, garden & fountain. on two groups who are backed by political They simply take time and ingenuity. Look New private patio. Dir: Plainsboro, Tennyson. parties and incumbents in a supposedly non- at how well our police department commu- partisan election. So here’s my strategy, out nicated during the hurricane using these there for all to see. Let them put up their red methods. One thing I have learned over the and blue signs with their names on them, and years is that you can’t compete with huge let them fight it out between themselves. In public companies with money. You win by the meantime, I will be asking you, the resi- building a better mouse trap and getting it NEW LISTING dents of this town, what it is that you want. out there for people to use. What is it that pains you? What is it that you I have created a survey asking residents want to know more about? And I will repre- what they do and don’t want to see in this MLS5913404 MLS5947120 sent you. Not be a rubber stamp for any par- town. Please spend five minutes sharing West Windsor $499,900 WEST WINDSOR $399,000 ty, person, or organization. your answers. I will publish the results for Beautifully maintained 5BR home with timeless Ranch home on 1.7 acres. Zoned R 30D. 2 BR, I understand that the residents of this all to see. Go to survey.gregoryharris.org appeal. Remodeled Kitchen, HW thru-out most of 1.5BA. Wood floors, nice fireplace & den/office town are busy. This is evident in the fact that and share your thoughts and valuable input. main flr. Spacious FR w/fpl. space. All it needs is your TLC! only six people show up for a town council I will also be holding bi-weekly mini meeting. Even the mayor and other candi- “town hall” breakfast meetings on Sundays dates in this election are too busy on a Satur- to hear from you directly. Text GREG to day morning to show up for a special coun- 95495 to be notified of locations and dates. OPEN HOUSE cil work session that has possible repercus- Greg Harris NEW LISTING SUN 9/25 1-4 PM sions for everyone who lives here. 16 Piedmont Drive, West Windsor That’s ok. I’ve spent the last 10 years in www.gregoryharris.org just that place. I was too busy with my own [email protected] life to really know what was going on here. I MLS5941491 MLS5874495 have a family with three teenage children, Elect Maher, Kohn, Zohn WEST WINDSOR $245,000 WEST WINDSOR $565,000 and all the responsibilities that go along with Terrific 2BR, 2BA condo w/updated kitchen, large 3 Hereford Dr. Classic CHC Colonial. Updated them. As residents, you should be able to LR/DR with WB fpl, lots of windows, sliding door kitchen w/sliding door to patio. Private yard over- am writing to support the candidacies of to large deck w/storage closet overlooking trees. looking woods. FR w/skylight, den. Dir: Clarksville, trust your representatives and assume that IBryan Maher, Lauren Kohn, and Gary Laundry Rm, convenient location. Hereford. you will be told when and if there is some- Zohn for West Windsor Town Council. thing that needs your attention. You should The political machines and coziness with be kept informed of the important things and developers that have long dominated West not be bothered with the extra bells and Windsor have run their course. In their place whistles that don’t really matter. But this is not happening. Decisions are Continued on following page being made that affect you, and many of you 6 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Continued from preceding page Have a Comment? will come a set of bright, talented, To add your opinion to the and financially savvy new council discussion, E-mail our editor: People In The News members who will sweep away the rein@ wwpinfo.com. Or post old and ingrained ways of thinking a comment online at www.- Tennis and Autism: that have been holding this town- wwpinfo.com. Sahana Jayaraman ship back for years. Bryan, Lauren, The Perfect Match was inspired by her and Gary exemplify what is sorely cousin to develop the needed in our town’s government: Business development. Good hough Sahana Jayaraman Special Needs Commu- solid financial skills and a totally has cut back on playing com- business ratables are the key to nity Tennis Club, a pro- fresh outlook, rather than the sim- keeping residential taxes low Tpetitive tennis due to an in- ple rubber-stamping of directives while providing convenient access jury, she is still captain of the varsi- gram for children with from the administration. to essential services. Our main ty team at High School South and autism. Let’s look at some of the major street, Route 571, is being gradual- consistently wins at third singles. issues that Bryan, Lauren, and ly improved, but more remains to But she can not stay away from the Gary pledge to devote their full at- be done. Bryan, Lauren, and Gary courts and has recently founded the When her young cousin was di- tention to: will see to it that this gateway to Special Needs Community Tennis agnosed with autism Jayaraman Club, a program she developed to was determined to help him in Competent fiscal planning. our town is developed and main- teach tennis to children with every way possible. “I played The administration has consistent- tained in an attractive condition autism. games with him, such as hide and ly fallen down in the budgeting that will benefit property values Jayaraman began playing tennis seek, or pushed him on the swings, process. Present council leadership and enhance our quality of life. when she was seven years old and and while doing all this, I tried to has failed to require that budgets be and where the boundaries of the Government transparency. played competitive tennis until she teach him certain verbal cues or delivered on time and subjected to court are,” she says. “While doing Anyone who has seen a council was 15, when a recurring shoulder make him say full sentences,” she thorough reviews. This has led to ground strokes, the main challenge meeting in the last year has seen problem worsened. She put a halt says. “From the interactions with last-minute adoptions and conse- is to keep him focused and active.” that facts have been hidden and to competitive tennis after earning my cousin and from my own read- quent lack of oversight in eliminat- During the first few sessions his discrepancies swept under the rug. the title of the 2009 New Jersey ing on the subject of autism and ing waste of taxpayer money. New mother helped to keep him fo- This has been drawn to council’s doubles champion. “Those days sports, I believe that sports can help council leadership will ensure that cused, but he soon began to re- attention numerous times but to no when I used to wake up at 5 a.m. to children with autism.” the entire fiscal planning process is spond and listen to her. avail. Bryan, Lauren, and Gary practice tennis at an indoor tennis Her deep desire to help her overhauled and given the in-depth “The more times we hit, he has will not tolerate this secrecy and court before I left for school feel cousin later turned into sharing her scrutiny it deserves. improved to being able to keep up a will insist that the government’s like a distant memory now,” she love for tennis with a child with business be carried out in the open. autism in her community. When light rally for 20 shots or more,” A tax-positive redevelopment says. It is becoming more difficult says Jayaraman. “I also notice that plan. The InterCap project has Planning the future. We have a to play but her love for tennis has she was volunteering for Special Olympics at Princeton Community he has a great instinct for volleys, been badly mismanaged from the well-developed master plan that not diminished. and rushes closer to the net to hit get-go. Recent fiscal impact stud- has been seriously undermined by A senior at South, Jayaraman, Park more than a year ago she met a young boy with autism. them, and his energy during vol- ies financed by the developer have efforts such as creating a new train 17, is a member of the orchestra. leys is great to see.” used unrealistic assumptions and station zone to please one particu- She has also been a member of A2Z “The mother of the child asked my dad if I could teach tennis one- While serves were the most dif- absurdly low marginal per-pupil lar developer. This process came mentoring teen committee for five ficult for him to understand, Ja- costs. The administration, facilitat- under heavy fire from an indepen- years. The group mentors low-in- on-one in my spare time,” says Ja- yaraman. “I was delighted to have yaraman meshed his love of geom- ed by a compliant council, has dent outside planner and is against come children in the Mercer Coun- etry with tennis and uses math vo- failed to provide its own indepen- well-recognized prudent public ty area, and Jayaraman is currently this opportunity and have been working once a week with this cabulary to explain where his serve dent fiscal study. Bryan and others policy. Bryan, Lauren and Gary the president. should land. “Throughout the en- have objectively demonstrated that will ensure we stay with the master Her mother, Bhuvana Jayara- child. It has been a rewarding and a challenging experience.” tire hour, his smiles and laughter the project would be tax-negative plan while retaining the flexibility man, works in Bank of New York gives me such pleasure and satis- under all but the rosiest assump- needed to handle long-term issues. Mellon and her father, Jay Veezhi- They spend an hour doing ground strokes, volleys, and faction,” she says. “It is worth the tions. Control needs to be reassert- John A. Church nathan, is a business consultant. serves. “I use orange cones as a re- patience and effort to help him fo- ed, and Gary, Lauren, and Bryan West Windsor The family has lived in Plainsboro cus.” will assure this is done. for 11 years. minder to show him where to stand

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The 2011 team prepared for the work for Jones New York and Continued from preceding page IPhO at a 10-day training camp Brooks Brothers and teaches. held at the University of Maryland- Princeton University: Douglas Published College Park. Wallack is doing a bridge year in In addition to learning the equiv- India. A graduate of High School ileen N. Sinett of Plainsboro alent of a year of physics in under South, he ran cross-country and presents her first book, E two weeks, training camp partici- track and played cello in the or- “Speaking That Connects,” for pants visited their congressional chestra during his high school speakers to learn presentation tech- representatives on Capitol Hill, years. niques as they take center stage and met with physicist and Nobel Prize “I look forward to substantially engage with their audience. The winner Carl Wieman of the White expanding my culinary repertoire step-by-step process is designed House Office of Science and Tech- in India next year, as well as learn- for professionals who want a busi- nology Policy, had a photo oppor- ing Hindi,” he says in his profile. “I ness or career advantage. tunity at the Albert Einstein statue am thrilled and grateful for the op- “Speaker satisfaction goes be- at the National Academy of Sci- portunity to participate in the yond well planned and packaged ence, and met NASA scientists Bridge Year Program and to ex- ideas. It is achieved when presen- Jonathan Gardner, chief, Observa- plore the other side of the world. ters risk sharing who they truly are tional Cosmology Laboratory, and After what promises to be fantastic and integrate thought and delivery Neil Gehrels, chief, Astroparticle international experience, I plan to with their own brand of personal Physics Laboratory. bike coast-to-coast upon returning presence,” says Sinett. “Memo- to the United States.” rable speakers connect with their In College material, with their listeners, and Rowan University: Mark with their inner selves.” University of Maryland: Joseph VanZevenbergen of Plainsboro Sinett, a coach for more than 30 D. Cirafici, a June graduate of participated in Freshman Connec- years, highlights the problems and High School South, was awarded a tion 2011, an opportunity for fresh- solutions of real people. It is writ- scholarship by the Italian Ameri- men to do service work, learn lead- ten all levels of speakers. “Speak- can National Hall of Fame. The an- ership skills, or enjoy adventure as ing that Connects” retails for nual scholarship is awarded to stu- they began their collegiate careers. $24.95 and is available at BN.com, dents of Italian American heritage VanZevenbergen participated Amazon.com, and www.speaking- and is based on academic excel- “Connect through Adventure” thatconnects.com lence and character. Cirafici was based in West Virginia, where the one of five recipients nationwide. students zip lined through the Gold for South Senior A freshman, he is pursuing a de- mountains, enjoyed white water gree in civil engineering and is a rafting, and shared family-style At Physics Olympiad member of the College Park Schol- meals with their classmates. He is ars “Science, Technology and So- planning to major in radio, televi- ast month 393 secondary ciety” program. sion, and film. Lschool students from 84 coun- Moore College of Art & Design: “Freshman Connection gives tries traveled to Bangkok, Thai- Katherine Hoffman of West our students the opportunity to par- land, to vie for medals in the 42nd Windsor is teaching two courses in ticipate in experiences and interact International Physics Olympiad the fashion studies certificate pro- with new people as they begin their (IPhO), an annual event that at- gram through the continuing edu- academic careers,” says Andrew tracts the most talented young cation program this fall. They are Tinnin, director of orientation and physics students from around the Advanced Illustration for Fash- student leadership programs. “It al- globe. The United States gold ion/Portfolio Development and so helps them connect with current medalists included Ante Qu, a se- Fashion Studies Foundation. Rowan students who serve as lead- nior at High School South. A graduate of Slippery Rock ers in each track.” The students were selected in a University, she has a bachelor’s de- national competition sponsored by gree in graphic design and photog- Births the American Association of raphy, and a master’s degree in il- Physics Teachers and the Ameri- The University Medical Center lustration from the Fashion Insti- at Princeton has announced the fol- can Institute of Physics. The selec- tute of Technology. She has tion process begins with an exam lowing births: worked in the fashion industry for Daughters were born to Plains- given to outstanding science stu- 10 years. She managed the techni- dents from around the country that boro residents Jessica and Bolivar cal illustration department of Jones Hernandez, September 16; and includes advanced topics such as New York, where she also worked the Lagrangian formula of me- Esmeralda Garcia and Pedro as a technical illustrator and de- Sapon Velazquez, September 16. chanics, differential calculus for signer for eight years. She current- electricity and magnetism, and ly freelances and does contract complex variables. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 9 CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN

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Lana Chan, (Office) 609-799-2022 x 171 Deaths On Top of Baldy: Members of Plainsboro (cell) 609-915-2581 Shirley Unice Bleacher, 87, of Lawrenceville email: [email protected] Troop 759 spent part of August at Philmont 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., died September 3 at Aarondale Assisted Living Scout Reservation in New Mexico. Activi- Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 Community of Springfield, Virginia. Born in ties included whitewater rafting, a trip to Highland Park, NJ, she was a longtime resident of West Windsor. the haunted St. James Inn, wilderness A graduate of St. Peter’s Hospital School of training, spar-pole and rock climbing, and Nursing, she worked as a nurse in various loca- 10 days of camping, and hiking. tions, including West Windsor Plainsboro High Pictured are front row: John Dowling, left, School, until her retirement in 1985. Survivors in- Ryan D’Souza, leader Elliot Scherr, and clude a son and daughter-in-law John N. and Ju- Bryce Mayo; back row: Ojas Diwan, left, dith Bleacher of Springfield, Virginia; a daughter and son-in-law Sheri B. and Chris Coleman of Liam Corbett, leader Ed Mayor, leader Burke, Virginia; a daughter-in-law Dianne F Neil D’Souza, David Scherr, Dominic Bleacher of Princeton; seven grandchildren; and Vivona, Sahil Chavan, and leader Ray five great grandchildren. Dowling. Donations may be made to Princeton United The troop is chartered through Queenship Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, Princeton 08542. of Mary Church. For more information about scouting visit www.troop759nj.org. Continued on following page p Gurjeet Ranu, DMD & Staff Are Pleased to Announce the Arrival of Nadeem Haseeb, DDS

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Donations may be Robert A. Murphy, 79, of Manchester died September 14 at television series and the screen- 50 lbs. $7 per Bag $8.00 made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves writer of the film “Blind Horizon.” Drive, Suite 300, Marlton 08053. home. Born and raised in Jersey City, he lived in West Windsor for He graduated from West Windsor- Bagged & Bulk Mulch Ernesto Ucci, 65, of Belgium 18 years. Plainsboro High School and the Bagged Stone & Sand died September 6 at home. Sur- A graduate of St. Peter’s Col- Film and Media Arts School at vivors include a son and daughter- lege and army veteran, Murphy Southern Methodist University in in-law, Vincenzo and Fiorina Ucci was an accounting manager for 28 Dallas, Texas. Survivors include his son, Davis Benz; his mother B. HOURS: Daily 8am-5pm • Saturday 8am-2pm of West Windsor. A memorial years for Colgate-Palmolive before Phone: 609-655-0700 mass will be celebrated Saturday, retiring in 1988. Jacqueline Benz of Fort Worth, September 24, at 10 a.m. at St. Texas; his sister Dr. Nicolle Benz; P.O. Box 416 - Cranbury Station Rd. - Cranbury, NJ 08512 Survivors include his wife of 49 David the King Church in West years, Ellen T Klein Murphy; three and his nephew and niece: Alan Orr East off Rt. 130, 1 mile down Cranbury Station Rd. exit and Lauren Orr of Amarillo, Texas. Robert J. Gehery, 72, of sons and daughters-in-law, Hamilton died September 9. Sur- Michael P. and Deborah, Robert J. Darrell L. Snider of Port St. vivors include a daughter, Teri Ann and Maryann, and Thomas L. and Lucie, FL, died September 14. Sur- Bozowski of Plainsboro. Veronica; daughter and son-in- vivors include his son and daugh- Joyful law, Noreen E. and Jeffrey Sousa; ter-in-law, Darrell Jr. and Patricia David James Osborn, 47, of Disciples and four grandchildren. J. of West Windsor. Donations West Windsor died September 10 Donations may be made to St may be sent to Treasure Coast Hos- Living at his home. Born in Princeton, he Peter’s Prep School Alumni Fund, pice, 201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, the Faith was a lifelong area resident. A 144 Grand Street, Jersey City FL 34997. graduate of West Windsor-Plains- 07302. boro High School, he attended Edward Gibney of Plainsboro Mercer County Community Col- Charles ‘Bergen’ Groendyke, died September 17. Graveside ser- WORD AND SACRAMENT WORSHIP lege. He worked in telecommuni- 92, of West Trenton died Septem- vice is Friday, September 23, at SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 8:30AM AND 11AM cations with General Electric and ber 16. Raised in the Dutch Neck 11:30 a.m. at Colonial Memorial Dataram. A member and past elder area of West Windsor, he and his Park, Hamilton. Christian education for all ages resumes September 18th, 9:45 a.m. family traveled by car to Grovers of the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Jean M. Kusler, 90, of Plains- Newcomers always welcome. Mill on October 30, 1938 to be part Church, he was a former member, boro died September 14 at the Mer- of the War of the Worlds action. aA elder, and deacon of Covenant wick Care and Rehabilitation Cen- A graduate of Rider College, Presbyterian Church. He coached ter. Born in Newark, she moved to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) Groendyke, a certified public ac- youth sports in West Windsor. Plainsboro in 2006. 177 Princeton Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction 08550 countant and registered municipal Survivors include his wife, Survivors include two children, 609.799.1753 • Rev. Paul Lutz, Pastor • www.popnj.org accountant, established Groendyke Katharine Morris Osborn; their John E. Kusler III, and Rita J. & Company in Lawrence. Kusler of Plainsboro; five grand- In the early 1960s he was chosen children; and six great-grandchil- for President Eisenhower’s pilot dren. Funeral services will be held program “People to People” and Saturday, September 24, at 11 a.m. traveled for three weeks with a at the Hurley & Ostrowski Funeral group of professionals represent- Home, 312 South Talbot Street, ing different vocations. Saint Michaels, MD 21663. Survivors include his wife of

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I minutes before the InterCap settle- know what was originally pro- single year we’ve been talking about how embarrassing it is not to ment vote at the September 19 posed (1.5 spaces per unit) but cer- Council meeting. In front of more tainly I would venture more to have a town center in an affluent town like this one. Every weekend than 90 residents he presented a lessen the amount of parking so we concept plan for a new lot off have people utilizing trains versus we go to Princeton, Hightstown, New Hope — what about having Alexander Road at the old com- utilizing cars, creating less traffic posting site on the west side of the back and forth,” he said. those people come here and spend money in our town?” she said. railroad tracks. Councilman Charles Morgan The project’s cost has not been was the lone no vote. He gave his Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann) Bharacha has lived at 4 Lakeshore estimated yet, and neither has the reasoning ahead of the final tally. projected cost of weekly or daily “The mayor kept saying that the Drive since 1972. Now, as a widow with adult children, she said she parking. But Hsueh said that only InterCap project will be tax-posi- West Windsor residents will be tive. I support that, but we do not wants to stay in West Windsor, but she doesn’t want to stay in “the able to use the new lot and that a have a fiscal analysis from the decal system will be implemented township establishing that. We boondocks.” “I want to be near the train sta- to enforce it. have had to grapple with that, and Planning Board review is sched- there was also a planning board re- tion and I think there are a lot of se- nior citizens who, like myself, are uled for early November. The quest for one that has not been township is putting together a re- done,” he said. retired and they don’t have kids in the school system anymore, but we medial action work plan, including Morgan referred to the fiscal a conceptual design, for approval impact study presented earlier this want to stay here. When we leave more kids will come in as families from the state DEP. Once that is month by TischlerBise, a Mary- approved, construction can start. land-based planning firm, as “the buy houses,” she said. Bharacha added a punchline: “I The mayor says barring changes From Compost to Commuters: The old compost sta- fox in the henhouse” because Inter- or a setback in planning, the Cap paid for it. He also brought up hear a lot about the noise of trains tion off Alexander Road (just below Lot 4) will be and why would anybody want to be groundbreaking ceremony should resolutions the council passed in happen in spring with the project transformed into a new commuter parking lot. 2009 to make a general point on near the train. For seniors, we do! We don’t hear very well.” fully completed by September, needed infrastructure improve- 2012. Mayor Hsueh said the town enues on properties managed by and there will be another exit to go ments near the InterCap site. Paola Blelloch, who has lived at 281 Clarksville Road for 42 years, is currently in negotiations on the the parking authority, but this onto Vaughn Drive, right where “This train station is one of the costs and terms of the lease. agreement is sure to make the deal the farmers’ market is, so drivers heaviest traveled stations along the urged a yes vote on the ordinance: “I have so many reasons I cannot Business Administrator Robert property tax-positive for residents. can go to the light and make a right. Northeast Corridor line and it sits Hary said the township’s goal was “It will be official in the contract Hary said that during the con- in our backyard. It appears that we count them all. But most important are the consequences of voting no securing over 500 spaces and they that there will be bonuses coming cept phase the parking authority are being asked to shoulder the li- “were thrilled to get over 600.” The to township taxpayers. Once peo- would pay for all the third-party re- on’s share of the financial burden like the ongoing expense of litiga- tion, the decline in neighborhood, current target of 650 spaces is not a ple start using the parking they will views the project requires, includ- for regional solutions,” he said. certainty given the planning pay parking fees. The money from ing the planner, the traffic engi- Councilman Morgan explained and the increase in unsold houses.” Rustom Bhopti of 5 Park Hill board’s review and the process this will be shared by the township neer, and the attorney. In-house the dilemma this vote brought for ahead. Hary said it is possible the as revenues into the municipal staff such as landscape architects him. “I see my job not as a cheer- Terrace has lived in the township since 1986. He commented on the number will be lower to accommo- budget,” Hsueh said. will be paid for by the township. leader for everything we do but as date landscaping, drainage, and Hary said the project will be Councilman Charles Morgan the checks and balances at the gov- pride West Windsor should have when comparing itself to other mu- other land use considerations. The considered a joint venture by the expressed concern over New Jer- ernment and be picking at the de- parking lot’s design will allow township and the parking authori- sey Transit’s control of municipal tails. I voted no to the redevelop- nicipalities. From the school dis- trict to trash collection he wants commuters to walk directly up to ty, which will officially lease the lots near train stations and its im- ment plan not because I was op- the raised boarding platform. property. The parking lot’s con- pact on the West Windsor Parking posed to it, but because I did not West Windsor to be the envy of other towns in the area. Three state agencies are integral struction will be undertaken by the Authority. think we finished our homework,” to the plan: the DEP, NJ Transit, parking authority, which will incur “NJT owns a big parking lot Morgan said. “Let’s pick up the initiative, concentrate on redevelopment, and the DOT. A DEP grant paid for long-term debt for it and then pay it there and they are privatizing man- In opposition to the project, He- the site investigation and contami- back with revenues. agement of their lots. It is not in- mi Nae raised the issue of the pro- vote yes, and move on,” he said, adding “you vote yes, I vote yes for nation analysis, and since the park- “They’re in the parking busi- conceivable that you could see a posed cost of the transit village ing lot falls within the boundaries ness and we’re not, so the idea is parking structure that would not fit apartment units at $450,000 your re-election. You vote no, I vote no for your re-election.” of West Windsor’s redevelopment that we’re going to lease them that the look and feel of what we want apiece, as outlined in Tischler- district it should therefore get 100 property. Once we get to the pro for our town center. NJT is not go- Bise’s report. “Why does every- Two candidates for town coun- cil, Kristina Samonte and Lindsay percent funding from the DEP. The forma financial we’ll get an idea of ing to be interested in anything oth- body want to leave their house and mayor called it “an automatic pri- how much it will cost to build this er than a regional solution for its move to this development by Diehl, called for a yes vote and re- ferred to Toll Brothers as a sce- ority” while the transit village des- and the kind of revenues it could parking,” Morgan said. Goldin? For example, will those ignation should also add an incen- generate,” Hary said. Morgan said that by building the who live at Canal Pointe leave a nario the town could not repeat. Diehl also said she is frustrated to tive from the state governmental One issue the administration lot the township would get more $200,000 apartment and purchase perspective. looked at was traffic flow out of the control of what could happen near a $450,000 apartment? It’s not go- see how towns such as Rob- binsville and Plainsboro have “Because of the state budget sit- lot, especially for cars making a the train station, but he said it must ing to happen,” he said. uation we are not 100 percent sure left-hand turn during rush hour. also be shown how the parking pro- Nae echoed Morgan’s call for grown in the 22 years she has lived here with town centers contribut- when we are going to get it, but we Hary says it will be built to be ject will integrate with the road an independent fiscal analysis be- cannot wait. We need to start work- right-hand in and right-hand out system in the redevelopment plan. fore stating that the ordinance ing to their success. Charles Morgan affirmed that ing now and hopefully we get reim- should have included a guarantee bursement,” Hsueh said. from the developer that the transit he was never opposed to redevel- opment. In years past Morgan The site plan review may be in- village will be tax positive or they tegrated with the planning board, will take responsibility for any brought the council pictures of the town center in Reston, VA, and in- and the town council previously monies that are owed. “The way passed a resolution allowing the it’s structured today the West sisted that it was the best model for West Windsor to follow, even administration to enter the agree- Windsor residents will have to pay ment with the West Windsor Park- for any mistake,” he said. though its buildings were eight sto- ries tall. ing Authority. The second ordinance approved At a subsequent press confer- he pro-transit village crowd, ence the mayor highlighted the fact out in full force, may have Monday night, also by a 4-1 vote, T amended the town code and for- that for the first time West Windsor been motivated by an E-mail would receive additional proceeds Goldin sent on Sunday to 400 com- mally creates a mixed-use Prince- ton Junction train station district. from the parking authority. He said munity members. In the message that West Windsor taxpayers have Goldin urged residents to speak never before benefited from rev- out. “Change the perception that Continued on following page nothing ever gets done in West Windsor. Change the impression that people have when they come Family Owned into our town and see, to collective by a Teacher with embarrassment, what now passes 25 Years Experience for our downtown. Change the need for all of us to ‘apologize’ to in Driver Education – those who visit and ask how a town West Windsor Plainsboro with such great homes, schools, NJ License # 000212 School District and the Carnegie Center can still have a downtown that looks like it www.spicersdrivingschool.com belongs in a bad movie,” Goldin’s message read. Ana Lomba of 2 Hereford Drive • Written Test Services / Road Test Services & Vehicle Rental began her remarks by making light • Female & Male Licensed Instructors of the issue of children coming into • Day - Evening - Weekend Appointments 609-447-0142 the schools, saying “I’m a mom 12 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Projects Continue As Students Return

he WW-P School district initi- Tated a total of 23 construction projects over the summer and, de- spite delays caused by the stormy CASH weather, most of them are nearing completion and classes opened as Highest Price Paid planned. Reporting at the school board’s first meeting of the school year on GOLD • DIAMONDS • SILVER September 13, Superintendent Gold Jewelry (can be damaged) Victoria Kniewel outlined the pro- jects, all of which are part of the Sterling Silver Jewelry • Sterling Silver Flatware district’s long-range facilities plan Tea Sets • Silver Coins • Gold Coins as required by the state. The work Dental Gold • Diamonds ¼ Carat & Up includes lighting and roof projects Rolex Watches at High School South, Village, Dutch Neck, Wicoff, and Commu- Summer School: A crane lowers a piece of HVAC nity Middle School, as well as With the Precious Metal Market roofing at Millstone. The in- equipment at Community Middle School — one of 23 at an All-Time High, Now Is the Time to Turn clement weather caused some de- construction projects that began over the summer. lays to completion of roof work. Broken Jewelry and Unwanted Items to CASH! Most of those roofing projects and Wicoff were replaced. Sound Kniewel singled out the innova- have continued into the new school and clock systems at High School tive work done to revamp the com- year. Trent Jewelers North and Millstone River were mons at High School South, where “If you drive past some of the updated. the lighting was redone in 2010 and schools you can see that some of Kniewel said $1 million was set new carpeting was installed and 16 Edinburg Rd. at 5 Points • Mercerville, N.J. the roofing projects are still under- aside in the district’s budget for the walls were painted over the sum- 609-5584-88800 way,” Kniewel said. specific projects she presented. mer. Separate lighting projects were “The way we were able to do so “It gives such a beautiful space done at High School North, Grover many projects was to use the capi- to the school. Not only is it beauti- Middle School, and Town Center. tal reserve as the local share so that ful but we just received $10,240 New carpet was installed at we could apply for state money and from the New Jersey Clean Energy High School South, Village, Mill- bring this up for the third round Office as part of their incentive stone River, and Community. ROD (regular operating district) program for energy efficiency,” Maurice Hawk has an updated grant opportunity,” she said. she said. playground, and boilers at Hawk

Mike Herbert, Lawyer, ‘Great Guy’ West Windsor News Continued from preceding page unicipal attorney Michael gral in the preservation of the MJ. Herbert, who represent- Bulk Farm and he guided us ed both West Windsor and through a lot of day-to-day pro- Write-In Candidate Plainsboro and occasionally ceedings. He was solid as a rock found himself a bone of con- when it came to the advice he reg Harris, the one candidate tention in West Windsor, died gave us in how to navigate pro- Gfor West Windsor Council September 12 at the age of 73 af- jects and get things done. In ad- who is not affiliated with a party ter a brief battle with pancreatic dition to his friendship his legal slate, now has two other reasons to cancer. He was remembered advice will be missed,” Sheehan stand out from the crowd: He will fondly by both his clients and his said. not accept any campaign dona- adversaries. West Windsor Councilman tions and he is running as a write- At West Windsor Town Charles Morgan noted that he in candidate. Council and planning board and Herbert held distinctly dif- The write-in distinction is not of meetings this summer Herbert ferent views regarding the role his own choosing. Harris says he was replaced by Karen Cayci, of a township attorney and occa- submitted 225 signatures — 60 his partner in the Lawrenceville- sionally disagreed on the mean- more than the 165 required — to based firm of Herbert, Van ing of “the law.” the township at 3:30 p.m. on Tues- Ness, Cayci and Goodell. May- “He always took my phone day, September 6, beating the fil- or Shing Fu-Hsueh, who knew calls, always listened to my ing deadline by half an hour. Two Herbert for over 13 years, called views, occasionally changed his days later, however, he received a Herbert a kind, respected pro- views after listening to me, and letter saying his application had fessional who helped West was courteous above all. On a been denied. Windsor in a multitude of ways. personal level he was a nice man “He had residents of the town- Mayor Hsueh and his wife who was an amiable compan- ship signing three petitions. You visited with Herbert at his home ion,” Morgan said. can only sign one petition, as man- Greetings from Plainsboro Family Dentistry on September 1. The mayor said Steve Goldin, CEO of Inter- dated by state statute,” says Clerk it was a stark change from the Cap Holdings, crossed paths Sharon Young. “We went through course of recent events as Her- with Herbert several times. his entire packet in hopes that we bert was actively involved in Goldin first encountered Her- would still have enough to get 165 meetings until July with interest bert when he was working on a and get him on the ballot.” in seeing the transit village pro- development project in Hamil- While Harris interprets the state ject move forward. ton and Herbert was the town- statute differently, he says he will In Plainsboro Mayor Peter ship attorney. defer the fight over the ballot Cantu called Herbert a great Despite being on opposite process and instead concentrate on public servant and adviser, a re- sides, Goldin says Herbert never his campaign, one hallmark of spected professional, and a fun allowed animosity to build up. which is that he is refusing mone- man to be around, equipped with “Business litigation is different tary donations for his campaign. a good sense of humor. from personal litigation because “I will not take ANY dona- “I worked closely with Mike achieving a settlement is in tions,” he says on his website. 2XUIULHQGO\GHQWLVWVZLWKH[FHSWLRQDOVNLOOVLQ • &OHDU%UDFHV since becoming township ad- everybody’s best interest. Mike “Support me by donating your • 'LJLWDO;5D\V OHVVUDGLDWLRQ ministrator,” said Plainsboro could beat you up on behalf of time and energy to making this a • &RVPHWLF'HQWLVWU\ ZKLWHQLQJ YHQHHUV Township Administrator Robert his client, but do it in a way that better town.” His website state- • 3HGLDWULF 'HQWLVWU\ Sheehan. “We came from simi- you maintain respect and affec- ment also addresses his indepen- • 1LWURXV2[LGH IRURXUDQ[LRXVSDWLHQWV • (PHUJHQF\&DUHIRUSDWLHQWVRIUHFRUG lar backgrounds; working-class tion for him. In turn, that allows dence status: “I am not affiliated Irish Catholic and Catholic for talks to become cordial in with any other member of the (YHQLQJ 6DWXUGD\$SSRLQWPHQWV$YDLODEOH Samir Patel, DDS • Robert Rozencwaig, DDS school-educated. We used to working towards a settlement. township government, and I am :HSDUWLFLSDWH:LWK0RVW,QVXUDQFHV 6HQLRU&LWL]HQ'LVFRXQWV share stories about growing up. That generation of lawyers is not a member of any other partisan )LQDQFLQJ$YDLODEOH Mike always had a story for you going by the wayside — guys ‘club.’ There is no place for politi- and he always had a smile on his that can go at it hard and do it in cal agendas and partisanship in face. It was a real pleasure to a way that each side respected,” West Windsor. Please accept our invitation for work with him, and we miss him Goldin said. Harris has spoken at recent $100 Initial Exam, X-Rays & Cleaning ($270 Value) already.” Both West Windsor and Council and Planning Board meet- or Cantu and Sheehan both Plainsboro plan to continue with ings and has raised several points FREE Professional Take Home Whitening ($175 Value) commented on Herbert’s Cayci and the firm’s other attor- from his perspective as a property statewide reputation as a legal neys. — Rikki N. Massand professional. “Mike was inte- Continued on page 14 SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 13 Sustainability on Display in WW est Windsor continues to draw complished, along with the arts center,” he recognition from the state for its said. Wgreen footprint, and now its green Hsueh says that through the farmers’ thumb is getting attention as well. Sustain- market West Windsor has the unique ability able Jersey’s 22 statewide task forces se- to celebrate its history while boosting local lected the West Windsor Farmers’ Market, business. “We were a very traditional agri- along with Collingswood, as exemplary cultural community, then as time went on models for other municipalities and regions there was an influx from the high-tech in- to follow. dustry, research, and business. With the Winnie Fatton, program manager at the farmers’ market people will not forget about Institute for Sustainability Planning and our roots,” Hsueh said. “We still have five Governance, explained West Windsor’s ap- farming families living in West Windsor. peal from Sustainable Jersey’s perspective. They have continued their practice genera- “Our role is promoting the idea and edu- tion after generation, and I want to make cating municipalities on the process and sure we keep them in this community.” whether they should have a farmers’ mar- ket. Using West Windsor’s example we will South Sophomore talk about the work that a municipality has to do to run a farmers’ market,” Fatton said. Stresses Composting The market will host a Sustainable Jersey workshop on Saturday, October 1, from 10 ne West Windsor teen has been able to a.m. to noon. Council member Diane Cic- Ouse the farmers’ market as a platform cone will lead a tour of the market at 10 fol- for promoting community and individual lowed by a lesson on how the market was set goals. Dhara Mehta, who recently started up from co-founder Beth Feehan. her sophomore year at High School South, At 10:30 farm and non-farm vendor rep- is an advocate for composting who wants resentatives will briefly speak about their West Windsor to work toward producing experiences. At 10:45 Market Manager less solid waste. Chris Cirkus will explain financial and Last year Mehta began researching envi- management considerations, including how ronmentally-conscious ideas to fit her Girl vendors are selected, maintained, or let go, Scouts’ gold award project. When she and how special events are organized. looked into composting she took a scientific Sustainable Jersey representatives will approach to setting her objectives. Mehta be on hand for the tour and meet vendors. decided to create a poster board to help her Bill Walker of the New Jersey Department present the information to her friends, fel- of Agriculture will speak on making a farm- low Girl Scouts, and the public. Ever since, ers’ market more accessible to the public. she has been a regular at West Windsor Information on selecting locations, obtain- Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. When ing financing, and the use of mass transit passers-by approach her table, Mehta en- will be touched on. joys telling them about composting and how At 11:15 Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh and they can help the environment. But recently Community Development Director Pat she’s spread the word in every way possible. Ward will discuss municipal support for the Mehta spoke at the August 11 Environ- farmers’ market. Says Hsueh: “The farm- mental Commission meeting, where she ers’ market was one of the prophecies I was advised by chairman Michael Hornsby made the first time I ran for mayor in 2001. I to continue her efforts and help the commis- promised that would be one thing to get ac- Continued on following page 14 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Painless, Quick, Non-Surgical Sustainability West Windsor News Hemorrhoid Treatment Continued from preceding page Continued from page 12 sion and the township work toward owner, taxpayer, single parent of ✔ Dr. Dhar is a highly trained Interventional obtaining new Sustainable Jersey three school-aged children, and Gastroenterologist Practicing in East Windsor, NJ credits and possibly a new grant. observer of the business scene in ✔ Assistant Professor of Medicine at Nationally Recognized With the Girl Scouts Mehta West Windsor. At meetings Harris completed her prerequisite to work Columbia University can be seen taking notes on an iPad toward a Gold Award. The subject and later posting comments and re- ✔ All procedures performed in East Windsor, NJ she used was self-conservation, ports on meeting proceedings on in a luxurious office setting which led to her research on com- his website, www.gregoryharris.- ✔ Painless, Quick, Non-Surgical posting. These days the student org, and Facebook page, www.- ✔ Remarkably free of complications and aspiring science professional facebook.com/GregHarrisWW ✔ Reimbursed by most Medical Insurance Plans* informally offers teaching and One of Harris’s recent public consulting services. Mehta helps commentaries at a Planning Board members of the community make meeting concerned what he calls composting bins, on occasion go- “Las Vegas-style signs” that have ing over to neighbors’ houses to popped up. Harris gave an exam- help build one or demonstrate the at college in India. Dhiren Mehta ple of his own daughter and other composting process. currently works for Infosys Limit- inexperienced teenage drivers be- “Ten people have contacted me ed (formerly Infosys Technolo- ing distracted when driving to and they wanted to make bins, so I gies). school, leading to potentially dan- Call me Today to learn how Infrared have given each them guidelines. I Mehta’s other favorite activity gerous situations. Harris says that Coagulation Treatment can relieve also made a bin for the Princeton is dance. She has danced to Bolly- the signage is disconcerting to you of hemorrhoids in minutes! YMCA and I hosted three one- wood-hip hop sounds and is learn- even experienced drivers. hour-long sessions for kids ages 5 ing classical Indian dance now. Harris describes his motivation 609.918.1222 to 12,” she said. Mehta may be following a simi- for running on his website: “We *excludes co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles Mehta plans on working with lar path to her older sister, Janvi, a live in a town where lawsuits are Windsor Montessori School, 2010 High School South graduate expected in the course of doing Dr. Vasudha Dhar, M.D. 300B Princeton Hightstown Road where the school’s administration who is majoring in pharmacy at the business, partisan politicians sit on Suite 206 • East Windsor, NJ 08520 has been inspired to teach com- University of the Sciences in our ‘non-partisan’ council, and the posting to young children. The Philadelphia. Mayor would rather go to court school is making plans to purchase This school year Mehta is taking than admit he is wrong for not pro- an earth machine and make com- chemistry and is off to a fast start viding Council members with re- JUNCTION posting part of the curriculum. since there appears to be a strong quested details. Redevelopment is Mehta said her project has re- connection between her school- going nowhere. New businesses ceived so much feedback that she work and her Girl Scout project. are put through lengthy processes had to set up a specific E-mail ad- Along with chemistry Mehta en- and inspections before being able BARBER SHOP dress for composting questions joys studying the environment. to open their doors or hang a sim- and information: dhara.compost- She says if she doesn’t take up en- ple sign. Residents are not kept in- @gmail.com vironmental science as a college formed, and it appears even en- Mehta was born in Mumbai, In- major, she will definitely pursue it couraged to not attend meetings. dia, and spent her early childhood as a minor. “Other than the Police and there. Five years ago the family “Composting is related to biolo- Emergency Services departments 33 Hightstown Rd., Princeton Jct. moved from India to West Wind- gy and chemistry, so learning more that took communication above ELLSWORTH’S CENTER (Near Train Station) sor, and Mehta began fifth grade at about the basis of it will help me and beyond during Hurricane explain composting to people I ap- Hrs: Tues - Fri: 10am - 6pm Grover Middle School. Kiran Sat: 8:30am - 3:30pm 609-799-8554 Mehta, a homemaker, met her hus- proach,” she says. band, Dhiren, while the two were — Rikki N. Massand Continued on following page



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Plainsboro: New Chief, IT System, & Officers by Rikki N. Massand Please Join Dr Ron Suzuki he Plainsboro Police De- Suzuki Medical Associates partment has a changing of and Tthe guard. Lieutenant Guy in Welcoming Armour, a 17-year veteran of the force, will become the next chief on October 1, replacing Richard Furda, retiring after three years in the position. Once Armour takes his new position, new lieutenants, sergeants, and corporals will also be promoted. Armour, a 1987 graduate of Franklin High School, began his career in Plainsboro as a patrol of- New Officers: The Plainsboro PD now includes ficer in 1994. He worked his way Patrick Miller, left, Deon McCall, and Dan Reichard. Dr Jabbar Zafar and Rose Knapp, NP up to the supervisory ranks in 2005 and became a lieutenant in 2010, in Dr Zafar and Rose Knapp are now available to see charge of special services. He has even swiping driver’s licenses for that wasn’t reported, and also the also overseen the detective bureau E-ticket information,” he said. less fortunate things that you really patients in both offices. We see children and traffic bureau and served as an Furda explained that the current don’t want to see,” Reichard says. and adults. Most major insurances system was at the end of its useful McCall, a native of Jackson, is internal affairs officer. and Medicare are accepted. A resident of Columbus, NJ, Ar- life and was no longer meeting the the only one of the three who has mour holds a bachelor’s degree in department’s needs. previously worked as a police offi- 65 South Main Street Bld. C 11 Schalks Crossing Road Arts and Communications from The new system has a price tag cer – in Burlington County. He at- Thomas Edison State College. He of $360,000, according to Jeff tended Kean University for one se- Pennington, NJ 08534 Plainsboro, NJ 08536 is currently studying for a master’s Kunz, who handles New Jersey mester before transferring to 609 737 1116 609 275 5700 degree in administrative science at sales and accounts for Spillman. Ocean County College. From there Fairleigh Dickinson University. Furda lauded the company, saying McCall was accepted into the po- For Furda passing the 25-year Spillman has a 95 percent retention lice academy. He hopes to to return service mark meant it was time to rate and has never been sued for to college to complete his bache- step aside, just as his predecessor lack of quality. The chief said the lor’s degree in criminal justice. did. Furda replaced Elizabeth Bon- new system is known for reliability Prior to pursuing a career in law durant, who joined the Plainsboro and will save $21,000 in mainte- enforcement McCall aspired to be police in 1983. This fall it’s Fur- nance costs associated with the a teacher because he’s always en- da’s turn after spending 26 years current system. joyed helping people and youth in coming through the ranks. “Spillman also provides us with particular. He worked in a daycare Furda was appointed by Town- potential advantages such as center for six years but he eventual- ship Administrator Robert O. longevity. East Windsor has uti- ly realized that he wasn’t happy be- ...Growing in Faith Together... Sheehan. He was a lieutenant and lized their system for over 20 years ing indoors for most of the day. 22-year veteran of the force at the without a problem,” he said. The nature of police work fits Sunday Services at 8 and 10 a.m. time. Lieutenant Troy Bell, who Committee member Michael his lifestyle well. McCall is train- joined the force in Plainsboro in Weaver asked Chief Furda if addi- ing for his first half-marathon at Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m., Healing Service 1988, three years after Furda, ac- tional enhancements and other Seaside in October. He runs every knowledged his colleague’s technology might be needed to day and lifts weights several times achievements. “He did an honor- meet the department’s needs, or if a week. For recreation he plays flag 90 South Main Street • Cranbury • 609-655-4731 www.stdavidscranbury.com • The Reverend Karin R. Mitchell, Rector able job and a lot of good for the the Spillman system will encom- football and basketball in the win- town and the department, and I feel pass most capabilities. ter months. He works out on the he’s left the department in good “All of the enhancements we track at High School North. hands. I think in all the goals he were interested in are already in- “I like the spontaneity of being a wanted to accomplish he was suc- cluded in this software package. police officer, how you’re con- cessful,” Bell said. We will not need additional equip- stantly out and you don’t know When Bell was promoted to ment or different types of comput- what’s going to happen,” he said. sergeant, Armour, then a corporal, ers, just possible software updates Miller graduated from the police reported to him. He said Armour down the road,” he said. training program in December, B&ody Works has always been a hard worker and Furda said that Spillman’s pro- 2009. He spent almost a year and a Massage gram can be customized for many half looking for a position, but in very energetic. • Deep Tissue Massage • Body Scrub components, but what Plainsboro Plainsboro he believes that he’s Bell anticipates a change in style • Reflexology Foot Massage • Chair Massage needed was not the most elaborate found a great opportunity on sever- at the helm of the police depart- • Aroma Therapy Massage • Hot Stone Massage ment. He says Armour had a big model on the market. Furda re- al levels. “Since coming here my say in the department’s promotion ferred to a $1 million system that desire to learn has never been Recline, Relax $5 OFF process in recent months, and a few Toms River installed as unneces- stronger,” Miller said. and Enjoy NFL Sunday FOOT-ball REFLEXOLOGY! 1 Hour Full Body officers who started their new jobs sary for Plainsboro. Part of what he learns may be Massage this summer mentioned that his passed down someday. Miller and 609-336-7697 549 US Highway 130 North, East Windsor leadership added inspiration. Plainsboro Police Reichard share the goal of eventu- In a statement released Septem- ally going back to the police acade- ber 21 Plainsboro Mayor Peter Add Three Officers my and teaching the next genera- Cantu said Armour’s “excellent in- tion of police officers. terpersonal skills make him well his summer the Plainsboro Po- equipped to mentor and develop Tlice welcomed three new offi- Integra Expanding the many talented young officers cers to the ranks: Deon McCall, that have joined the department in Patrick Miller, and Dan Reichard. in Plainsboro the junction where the arts and community meet recent years.” Miller, a native of Franklin Township, trained in Somerset n Monday, September 19, the New Record System County while Reichard, originally OPlainsboro Planning Board from Berkeley Heights, completed approved Integra Life Sciences’ For ages 15 and up (ages 13 & 14 by interview only) For Plainsboro PD training in Atlantic County. Re- preliminary/final site plan at 109 ichard originally interviewed with Morgan Lane. Committee member lainsboro will purchase a new the Plainsboro department while Ed Yates said he was surprised to Taught by former NYC Actress Pcomputer-aided dispatch and he was still in the police academy. review Integra’s application in Au- & Uta Hagen Student Michele Farrell records management system When he first visited the area he gust and learn that the company (CAD/RMS) that Chief Richard immediately took a liking to it. currently has 850 employees in Ms. Hagen, an influential Furda described as “a quantum “Compared with other towns I Plainsboro. acting teacher, taught, among others: leap” in the department’s ability to had interviewed in, I felt more Township Administrator Robert Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, assist personnel, keep them on the comfortable with Plainsboro. It re- Sheehan said Integra’s expansion Hope Davis, Sigourney Weaver, road, and know what police offi- minded me of Berkeley Heights al- is going to translate to additional Whoopi Goldberg cers are doing. though it’s a lot bigger and has a lot jobs and some additional ratables, & Amanda Peet Data on personnel, calls, and more people,” he said. but because of the company’s “This class will give students services provided will be stored as Reichard attended Union Coun- tenure in town (since 1989) the the foundation to bring well as statistical data that the cur- ty College and Richard Stockton news is especially good. truthful human behavior rent system cannot calculate. College. He served as a marine for “When it comes to Integra, the to the stage or screen.” “We evaluated a series of CAD eight years. He spent most of 2006 story here is this is a firm that start- systems, and Spillman Technolo- and 2007 stationed in Iraq, han- ed in Plainsboro over 20 years ago First Class Thursday, October 6th, 7:30-9:30pm gies [a Utah-based firm] rose to the dling convoy security in Alambar with a handful of people — literal- Limited Enrollment! Register today! top. Their program provides us province. ly just seven or eight — and over at the West Windsor Arts Center in Princeton Junction with a myriad of tools that we cur- “It was a positive experience time it’s grown here in town. They rently don’t have. We will be able and I believe in the mission over have increasingly made a contribu- Register NOW Online • westwindsorarts.org to do automobile accident reports there. It prepared me for many Call 609-716-1931 and diagrams from the police cars, things in life. I saw a lot of good Continued on following page 16 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 North Football Football Continued from page 1 Looks For First Win

The initial score came in the first espite the dearth of returning quarter when Chris Jones scored on Dstarters from last year, High a 40-yard touchdown run. Flatley’s School North was hoping to return touchdowns came in the second to the tradition of winning it’s been quarter, making the score 21-0 by building in recent years. halftime. If the first two games of the sea- In the third quarter, the Pirates son are any indication, it seems the scored off of a five-minute, 58- Knights may have to focus on re- yard drive, that featured a 32-yard building instead. catch by Ryan Richards and a short The team suffered a season- touchdown run by Schoenauer. opening 28-14 loss at Trenton High The final score of the game on September 10, followed by a 48- came off a 44-yard drive that was 6 manhandling by Notre Dame at capped by a two-yard touchdown their home opener on September run by Tom O’Connor. 17. In the fourth quarter, Trenton Diving Stop: South goalkeeper Tipu Shah reaches to The Pirates defense held Tren- The Knights look get off the scored on a touchdown run with schneid on Saturday, September 9:45 left in the game. Several sec- prevent a score in the Pirates’3-0 loss to Allentown ton to only 34 yards rushing on 35 on September 20. Shah blocked 15 shots on goal in carries and 47 passing yards. 24, at 1 p.m. against Princeton. The onds later, the score was 28-6 after game is North’s annual homecom- Trenton recovered a fumble on the the game. Photo by Mark Czajkowski. ensuing kickoff. That led to a 50- he Pirates started the season on ing game. yard touchdown pass and a quick the winning track with a home The following week, they play T at Hamilton West on Saturday, Oc- 15 points in 12 seconds. North last defeated South in 6. Interceptions: Boyle, 1-5; win against Rancocas Valley, 47- Richards, 1-0. Woodward scored late in the 2004, 4-1. 27. Scoring included four touch- tober 1, at 2:30 p.m. game on a 9-yard run to notch the North goalie Stefanie Wisotsky down passes by Evans, and two Against Notre Dame, the Boys’Soccer final score at 28-14. made six saves behind a defense touchdowns each by running backs Knights’ lone score came on a 9- North (0-4). A loss to Nottingham, Knights Coach Chris Casamen- led by Brie Jacques, Christine Nici- Pat Boyle and Schoenauer. yard touchdown pass in the fourth 6-0, on September 8. Saves: Tipu to lauded Trenton for its weapons foro, and Marisa Edwards. Shah, 5. South took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter from quarterback Jack O’- and speed. “We didn’t get many A loss to High School South, 2-1, quarter with a 22-yard touchdown Connell to Tom Tantillo. breaks,” he said. “We missed a lot on September 13. Goal: Chris pass from Evans to Schoenauer. In In total, the Knights managed 28 Sports Scores of tackles too, and that gave them Banks. Saves: Shah, 9. the second quarter, Schoenauer yards rushing on 17 carries, and 29 yards receiving on 13 pass at- touchdowns. Football A 2-0 loss to Hopewell Valley on scored again on a three-yard run to September 15. Saves: Shah, 5. tempts. North (0-2). A loss to Trenton, 28- make the score 13-7 in favor of the A 3-0 loss to Allentown on Sep- The Knights’ chances to win 14, on September 10. Rushing: Josh Pirates. North Girls’Soccer Bloom, 11-7; Billy Woodward, 6-102, tember 20. Saves: Shah, 15. Rancocas retaliated with a punt were better in the previous week’s Ends Winless Streak TD; Brian Zalma, 3-6; Xavier Dory, 3- South (1-3). A loss to Rob- return for a touchdown. South took effort against Trenton. 4; Kyle LaForge, 2-4. Passing: binsville, 1-0, on September 8. Bloom, 3-12-0, 70 yards, TD. Receiv- Saves: Graham Harter, 8. the lead back, 20-13, with a touch- With the score standing at 13-0 Against South ing: Woodward, 2-16; Juwan Harri- A 2-1 win over High School North, down pass from Tom Efstathios to in Trenton’s favor at the start of the third, North got on the board when son, 1-54, TD. Sacks, Jack O’Con- 2-1, on on September 13. Goals: Ryan Richards. The contest was nell, 1-5. quarterback Josh Bloom threw a he High School North Girls’ Chris Campbell, Eddison Guluma. was tied at the half when Rancocas A 48-6 loss to Notre Dame on Saves: Jordan Brand, Brandon 51-yard touchdown pass to Juwan Tsoccer team defeated South on scored a running touchdown to September 13. The 1-0 victory end- September 17. Rushing: Bloom, 8- Reyes. Saves: Graham Harter, 7. Harrison. 33; Zalma, 1-3. Passing: Bloom, 1-9- A 4-1 loss to Nottingham on Sep- make the score 20-20. ed a lengthy drought that saw North 2, 22 yards, O’Connell, 1-4-1, 7 South took the lead for good in The Knights came close to tying tember 15. Goal: Neveen Herve- the score on the following posses- lose or tie every game against its yards. Receiving, Isaiah Raglin, 1- Samant. Saves: Harter, 12. the third with a 24-yard touchdown 22; Jay Biletta, 1-7. sion, when Billy Woodward almost cross-town rival for the last seven A 5-2 loss to Hopewell Valley on pass from Evans to Boyle to make South (2-0). A win over Rancocas scored on an 80-yard play that years. September 20. Goals: Garrett Vena; the score 27-20. Boyle padded the Valley, 47-27, on September 10. Guluma. Assist: Herve-Samant. would have brought the Knights Sara Hayduchok scored the lead with a six-yard interception game winner with 18 minutes left Rushing: Chris Evans, 5-20; Brian Saves: Harter, 8. within an extra point. Schoenauer, 25-105; Andrew Mur- runback for a touchdown. in the game off a corner kick by ray, 5-60; Chris Jones, 10-36; Other scoring included a 1-yard Woodward was tackled on the 6 Girls’Soccer yard line, and the team was only Jennifer Ibanez. Thomas Loury, 1-11. Passing: touchdown from Evans to Marty The two teams tied in regular- Evans, 11-20-0, 119 yards; Thomas North (4-0). A win against Not- able to advance to the 2 yard line, Efstathios, 1-1, 34 yards. Receiving: tingham, 3-0, on September 8. Flatley, and Efstathios with a 4- season matchups the last two years, Goals: Jennifer Ibanez, 3. Saves: yard touchdown. turning the ball over to Trenton af- Ryan Richards, 3-54; Austin Gioseffi, ter getting stopped on a fourth-and- but the Pirates defeated the Knights 3-54; Marty Flatley, 2-16; Schoe- Stefanie Witsotsky, 1. 2. in Mercer County Tournament re- nauer, 2-29; Efstathios, 1-6. Sacks: A win over High School South, 1- matches later in the season. Flatley, 1-10; Boyle, 1-11; Gioseffi, 1- 0, on September 13. Goal: Sara Hay-

which would allow parents to mon- “There’s been a lot of feedback WW Election itor their children’s E-mail (U.S. 1, Plainsboro News from the public and we believe it is Continued from page 14 March 31, 2004). Continued from preceding page smart to spend some attention and As a candidate for public office, resources there, primarily to im- Irene, this township operates like Harris notes that “right now we tion to the community and we are prove pedestrian access, make it’s still the 1980s. It’s time you get have a council that has a number of pleased to see them continue to pavement improvements, and in- informed.” attorneys on it. With this election grow,” Sheehan said. stall pedestrian signals, which un- Harris, a Piedmont Road resi- we have at least three or four peo- Sheehan said that Plainsboro is fortunately are not there,” he said. dent, has been a serial entrepre- ple running that I know work for fortunate to have a number of phar- The total project cost would be neur, with varying results in his big companies. The council should maceutical, bio/med, and health- nearly $1.3 million. business career. An article in U.S. be diverse and include people care businesses and institutions in Other projects considered in- 1 Newspaper on August 15, 2007, across all types of business town that are growing or coming, cluded road improvements on summarized his background: whether it’s somebody who owns a such as the PHCS hospital “and the Plainsboro Road between Maple The son of the president of garage in town to somebody who various things that will come with and Schalks Crossing roads as well Commodore Computers, Harris runs a corporation. As an entrepre- it.” as on Research Way. Sheehan said grew up on Long Island and got his neur and small business owner you both areas will need attention in the first computer at age 14 and has learn to move fast, to move smart, Projects Targeted coming years, but they are sec- been involved with computers ever cut out the bureaucracy, use guer- ondary priorities to Plainsboro since. After graduating from the rilla tactics, and get things done.” Candidate Greg Harris For Grant Requests Road. State University of New York at “All the reasons why I left the For the bikeway grant the pro- Albany in 1988, he worked at a va- corporate world are what is needed Despite the feeling that he was lainsboro Township Adminis- posed idea would be a multi-use riety of information technology in this town to get things done,” unfairly singled out, Harris said he Ptrator Robert Sheehan has an- path on Grover’s Mill Road from jobs and eventually turned to web- Harris said. would not pursue a lawsuit against nounced some projects he hopes Cora Lane to connect with residen- site development, as well. Harris began considering a run the township at this time. “I decid- can be funded through various tial and school properties. Moving to West Windsor, he for council over the past six ed to back off and run this cam- state grants. Finally, for a safe-streets-to- worked for a time for Dow Jones months. He wanted to wait and see paign as a write-in and worry about “In recent years there have been transit grant Plainsboro will seek and then started, among other ven- whether anybody running would the specifics of that later.” several different types of grants funding that will propel modifica- tures, an Internet hosting service, a be somebody he could support, but For now Harris is busy trying to that the DOT has put out and we tions for bus shelters at the inter- website where users could find lo- he points out that the process of meet voters. Harris will hold week- have seen them simplify that a little section of Scudders Mill Road and cal dentists, a company that trans- waiting until all the petitions are in ly “Get to know the candidates” this year with traditional municipal Dey Road. Sheehan said an agree- ferred video tapes to DVDs, and to see who’s running is “a back- continental breakfasts Sunday at aid, a bikeway grant, and a safe- ment is in place with the county for another that collected and sold wards way.” 10:30 a.m. starting October 2. His streets-to-transit grant, which in the shelters, so modifications on leads to mortgage brokers. His “In reading the instructions and opponents are invited. It will not be years past funded the improve- each site must be made to accom- wife started a company called language on the petition it clearly a debate, he says, but rather a town ments in and around Plainsboro’s modate them. Beautiful You in 1999. She did hair says a voter can sign as many peti- hall style question and answer. To municipal complex,” he said. New Promotional Brochures. and makeup at home for events tions as there are positions open to reserve space E-mail breakfast@- Sheehan told the Committee the A contract has been entered with such as weddings, and she used be filled. Nowhere does it say that gregoryharris.org, or visit www.- number one recommendation is Thomas/Boyd Communications products from Herbal Life, a multi- they can’t sign more than one cer- gregoryharris.org. The October 2 applying for a grant to fund im- for new brochures promoting the level marketing firm. tificate for the same candidate. My breakfast will be at his office at provements at the intersection of township. Sheehan said the the ne- As his three kids began to have understanding was that since there 1719 Old Trenton Road, at the cor- Plainsboro Road and Parkway gotiated amount came to $2,500, access to computers he saw a need were three seats available they ner of Old Trenton, Windsor, and Avenue. which the council agreed was a for another product, Kidzmail, could sign three certificates. Edinburg roads. bargain. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 17

Crosstown Matchup: High School South defeated North, 2-0, on September 14. The Pirates’victory featured Sasha Malinina and Julia Yang, both with 11 service points. Pictured at left are South’s Malini- na, left, Cathryn Smart, Yang, and Mariame Fadiga. Above are North’s Ami Sawhney, Komal Sankla, and Alicia Tan. Photos by Mark Czajkowski.

Yang: 8 aces, 11 service points, 1 A win over Hillsborough, 2-1, on kills, 1 block, 2 digs. September 20. Fadiga: 4 kills, 1 as- duchok. Assist: Ibanez. Saves: Wit- A win over Robbinsville, 5-0, on points, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 2 digs. Ju- A win over South Brunswick, 2-0, sist, 6 blocks. Malinina, 1 ace, 4 ser- sotsky, 6. September 16. Singles 1, Ji, 6-3, 6-3; lia Yang: 2 aces, 3 service points, 1 on September 14. Fadiga: 2 kills, 1 vice points, 3 kills, 22 assists, 4 A win over Hopewell Valley, 3-0, Singles 2, MacArthur, 6-2, 6-2; Sin- kill, 5 assists, 1 block, 5 digs. assist, 6 blocks, 2 digs. Malinina, 2 blocks, 7 digs. Merrill, aces, 4 ser- on September 15. Goal: Allison Chis- gles 3, 6-0, 6-0; Doubles 1, Rebekka A win over Bridgewater-Raritan, aces, 2 service points, 4 kills, 5 as- vice points, 3 kills, 2 blocks, 6 digs. mar. Save: Witsotsky, 1. Hansen & Ivy Kang, 6-2, 6-0; Dou- 2-1, on September 13. Fadiga: 3 sists, 2 blocks, 6 digs. Merrill: 5 aces, Sabino: 4 service points, 8 digs. bles 2, Li & Ravi, 6-1, 6-3. Senopoulos: 2 aces, 6 service A win over Allentown, 4-0, on kills, 3 blocks. Malinina: 1 kill, 27 as- 15 service points, 3 kills, 8 digs. Jen- sists, 1 block, 6 digs. Hayley Merrill: nifer Rabbino: 1 ace, 2 service points, 7 kills, 1 block, 9 digs. Smart: September 20. Goals: Simone 5 service points, 7 kills, 3 blocks, 1 Counts, 2; Alexa Kogan, 1. Assists: Field Hockey 4 service points, 4 kills, 2 blocks, 6 points, 2 kills, 1 dig. Sabino: 1 ace, 4 service points, 3 assists, 15 digs. dig. Julia Yang: 4 aces, 12 service Chismar; Ibanez; Julia Tampenellini. North (3-1). A win over Ewing, 4- digs. Sabino: 8 service points, 8 digs. Smart: 1 ace, 5 service points, 3 kills, points, 4 kills, 1 assist, 3 blocks, 3 Saves: Witsotsky, 7. 0, on September 13. Goals: Devin Senopoulos: 6 service points, 12 kills, 7 blocks, 4 digs, Smart: 4 ser- 2 blocks, 7 digs. Julia Yang: 3 aces, digs. South (1-3). A loss to Rob- Brakel, 4. Assists: Julianna Haase, vice points, 7 kills, 4 digs. Julia Yang: 4 service points, 1 kill, 4 digs. Anna binsville, 5-1, on September 8. Goal: Spetalnick, 2.Saves: Sara Bush, 5. 6 service points, 4 blocks. Yang, 1 dig. Sports Shorts Brittain Dearden, 1. Assist: Heather A 3-1 loss to Hopewell Valley on A win over Northern Burlington, 2- Deamond, 1. Saves: Joanna September 16. Goal: Brakel, 1. As- A win over High School North, 2- The WW-P Travel Basketball As- 0, on September 19. Fadiga: 2 kills, 1 Gochuico, 5. sist: 1. Saves: Bush, 7. 0, on September 14. Fadiga: 3 kills, 1 sociation will be holding tryouts for block. Malinina: 5 aces, 8 service block. Malinina: 4 service points, 1 4th-8th grade boys and girls, begin- A loss to High School North, 1-0, A win over Hun, 5-1, on Septem- points, 2 kills, 14 assists, 1 dig. Mer- kill, 8 assists, 1 block, 3 digs. Merrill: ning Monday, September 26. on September 13. Saves: Gochuico, ber 19. Goals: Brakel; Kayla Foster; rill: 2 service points, 1 kill, 5 digs. 8 service points, 4 kills, 7 digs. Sabi- 4. Haase; Jeanine Lennon; Chloe Tryouts will be open to Plainsboro Sabino: 3 service points, 7 digs. no: Senopoulos: 2 service points, 4 and West Windsor residents. Visit A win over Nottingham, 3-2, on Spetalnick. Assists: Brakel, 3; Hay- Senopoulos: 1 ace, 1 service point, 4 kills, 1 block, 3 digs. Smart: 2 service duchok, 1. Saves: Bush, 5. our www.wwpbasketball.com for September 15. Goals: Dearden, kills, 2 digs. Smart: 2 aces, 5 service points: 4 kills, 1 block, 2 digs. Julia more information on tryouts, as well Kayla Morrissey, Raina Patel. As- A win over High School South, 3- points, 5 kills, 1 block, 1 dig. Julia Yang: 11 service points: 1 block, 1 as the organization’s fall training pro- sists: Dearden, Melinda Altamore, 2, on September 21. Goals: Brakel, dig. gram. Charlotte Townsend. Saves: 2; Lennon, 1. Assists: Hayduchok, 1. Gochuico, 5. Saves: Bush, 3. A 2-1 loss to Hopewell Valley on South (1-4). A loss to Rob- September 20. Goal: Townsend. As- binsville, 4-1, on September 9. Goal: sist, Melinda Altamore. Saves: Sammie McCormick. Saves: Emily REGISTRATION NOTICE Gochuico, 8. Kramer, 16. A 2-0 loss to Hun on September Girls’s Tennis 15. Saves: Salerno, 9. North (4-0). A 3-2 win over High A win over Ewing, 3-2, on Sep- School South on September 9. Win- tember 16. Goals: Sammie Mc- West Windsor-Plainsboro ning matches: Singles 2, Harinee Cormick, 2, Katie McCormick, 1. Suthakar, 6-6, 6-3; Doubles 1, Arielle Saves: Kramer: 12. Bosworth & Nyambe Tuchscherer, 6- A 1-0 loss to Notre Dame on Sep- Basketball Association 0, 6-0; Doubles 2, Nanase Koike & tember 10. Saves: Kramer, 6. Ranjitha Vasa, 0-6, 6-0, 6-0. A 3-2 loss to High School North A win over Allentown, 4-1, on on September 21. Goals: Sammie Girls & Boys Leagues: Grades 3rd -12th September 14. Singles 1, Baskar, 6- McCormick; Salerno. Assist:Sammie 0, 6-3; Singles 2, Suthakar, 6-2, 6-4; McCormick. Saves: Kramer, 15. Doubles 2, Koike & Vasa, 6-2, 7-5. A win over Hopewell Valley, 4-1, Girls’Volleyball Saturday, October 1st on September 12. Singles 1, Danika Baskar, 6-2, 6-4; Singles 2, North (2-2). A 2-0 win over (8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.) Suthakar, 6-2, 6-0; Singles 3, Jessi- Lawrenceville on September 12. Ami ca Mao 6-3, 7-5; Doubles 2, Koike & Sawhney: 4 aces, 1 kill, 20 assists, 2 Plainsboro Municipal Bldg. Vasa, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4. digs. Liz Sugar: 1 ace, 10 kills, 2 digs. Julia Wainwright: 4 aces, 5 kills, A win over Nottingham, 5-0, on 2 assists, 3 digs. Room D. Plainsboro Road September 16. Singles 1, Baskar, 6- 3, 6-1; Singles 2, Suthakar, 6-2, 6-2; A 2-0 loss to High School South Singles 3, Jessica Mao, 6-0, 6-1; on September 14. All Games / Practices Doubles 1, Arielle Bosworth & A loss to Hunterdon Central, 2-0, Nyambe Tuchscherer, 6-1, 6-1; Dou- on September 15. Sawhney: 15 as- bles 2, Koike & Vasa, 6-1, 6-0. sists. Sugar: 4 aces, 9 kills, 3 digs. in WW/P Schools South (3-1). A 3-2 loss to High Alicia Tan: 3 kills, 2 digs. School North on September 9. Sin- A win over Colts Neck, 2-0, on (December through March) gles 1, Belinda Ji, 6-4, 6,4; Singles 3, September 19. Komal Sankla: 1 ace, Sahana Jayaraman, 6-4, 6-1. 3 digs. Sawhney: 16 assists, 1 dig. A win over Nottingham, 5-0, on Sugar: 13 kills, 2 digs. Alicia Tan: 2 September 12. Singles 1, Ji, 6-1, 6-0; kills, 2 digs. Wainwright: 4 aces, 3 For info. Email: [email protected] Singles 2, Margaret MacArthur, 6-1, digs. 6-0; Singles 3, Jayaraman, 6-2, 6-0; South (5-1). A loss to North Hun- or call 609-275-8449 Doubles 1, Rebecca Hanson & Ivy terdon, 2-1, on September 9. Mari- Kang, 6-1, 6-2; Doubles 2, Alina ame Fadiga: 1 kill, 1 assist, 2 blocks. Afinogenova & Megan Reilly, 6-0, 6-0. Sasha Malinina: 3 aces, 8 service A win over Hopewell Valley, 3-2, points, 2 kills, 9 assists, 2 blocks, 4 COACHES NEEDED FOR ALL LEAGUES on September 14. Singles 2, digs. Brianne Sabino: 7 service MacArthur, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6; Singles 3, points, 8 digs. Nikki Senopoulos: 2 Jayaraman, 6-0, 6-3; Doubles 2, An- aces, 4 service points, 8 kills, 3 gela Li & Sanjana Ravi, 6-3, 0-6, 7-5. blocks, 10 digs. Cat Smart: 2 service 18 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 DAY-BY-DAY INWW-P

For Seniors ilyn Gerold of Bucks County. $18. 2 and 7:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 23 Fabulous Fridays, Plainsboro Township, Municipal Building, Art Continued from page 1 609-799-0909. www.plainsboro- nj.com. Nuran Nabi, co-author of Tots on Tour, Grounds For Benefit Galas “Bullets of `71: A Freedom Fight- Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, er’s Story” and a member of Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.- Antiques and Art Show, Histori- Plainsboro Township Committee groundsforsculpture.org. For ages cal Society of Princeton, Prince- since 2007. Nabi tells his story 3 to 5. Listen to a story, become ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921- about serving as a freedom fighter park explorers, make original 6748. www.princetonhistory.org. in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation works of art. One adult must ac- Preview night with cocktails and War. A biochemist with more than company each child. Register. music. Dealers with antiques and 100 patents, he retired from Col- Free with park admission. Rain or fine arts to benefit educational pro- gate-Palmolive Company in 2006. shine. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. grams, exhibitions, and collec- He wrote the book with his son, First Birthday Celebration, West tions care. Cocktail attire. A Tus- Mush Nabi, now a graduate of Rut- Windsor Arts Council, 952 can Feast is catered by Max gers University. 12:30 to 2:30 Alexander Road, West Windsor, Hansen caterer. Register. $150 p.m. 609-716-1931. www.west- and up. 7 to 10 p.m. windsorarts.org. Sample classes in collage, weaving, jewelry, or silk Comedy painting. Participate in family Harry Maurer, Catch a Rising Saturday friendly painting and drawing ac- Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 tivities. Demonstrations of yoga, Soothe Yourself with Music: ‘Healing Sounds,’ Carnegie Center, West Windsor, September 24 Bollywood, hip hop, and swing presented by Jan Seiden and Russell Ferrara, Friday, 609-987-8018. www.catcharising- dance. Relate poetry to poems. September 23, at the Center for Relaxation and star.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Listen to a storyteller. Visit “Global See story page 19. Rhythms” art exhibit. Refresh- Healing in Plainsboro. Recycling ments include birthday cupcakes Fairs & Festivals Bulk Waste Day, Plainsboro and lemonade. 2 to 4 p.m. See Township, Recycling Center, story page 27. Route 156, Hamilton, 609-448- shine. $3. No pets. Noon to 11 Italian American Festival, Mercer Grover’s Mill Road, 609-799- 5322. www.afewpets.org. Dinner p.m. County Park, 609-631-7544. 0099. www.plainsboronj.com. Dancing dance with the Fabulous Grease- www.italianamericanfestival.com. Residents may dispose of bicy- band. Cash bar. Register. $45 to Faith Annual three-day community festi- cles, lawn mowers, electronics, No Name Dance California Mix, $50. 9 a.m. val to showcase and preserve Ital- Central Jersey Dance Society, Greater Princeton Biblical Story- furniture, wood scrap, and other Antiques and Art Show, Histori- ian-American culture. Music, Unitarian Universalist Congrega- telling Guild, Prince of Peace bulky items including small quanti- cal Society of Princeton, Prince- dance, food, activities for children, tion, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Prince- Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton- ties of masonry and paving items. ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921- rides, art, clothing, Italian prod- ton, 609-945-1883. www.central- Hightstown Road, West Windsor, No cardboard, plastic bottles, 6748. www.princetonhistory.org. ucts, and memorabilia. Rain or jerseydance.org. Hustle lessons 609-799-1753. www.popnj.org. cans, construction and demolition Dealers with antiques and fine arts shine. $3. No pets. Noon to 10 followed by open dancing. No Inaugural gathering is open to all debris. Proof of residency re- to benefit educational programs, p.m. partner needed. $15. 7 p.m. to interested in learning, practicing, quired. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. exhibitions, and collections care. 11:30 p.m. or listening to biblical storytelling. “Utility, Simplicity, Beauty: Design Free. 10 a.m. Food & Dining Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- School Sports and the Arts and Crafts Interior” Saturday Evening Worship, S’Mores Party, Chocolate try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson presented by Jonathan P. Clancy, Princeton United Methodist Lovers’ Club, 106 Stanhope For WW-P school sports infor- Center, Monument Drive, 609- director of Sotheby’s American Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Forrestal Village, Plains- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- 924-6763. www.princetoncountry- Fine and Decorative Art Program. Street, 609-924-2613. www.- boro, 609-851-0660. www.- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. dancers.org. Instruction and $12. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. princetonumc.org. Contemporary chocolateloversprinceton.com. dance. $10. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. North Girls Soccer. At Delran. 11 Awards Dinner, One Simple music and service in the room ad- Make your own s’mores. $10 in- a.m. Wish, War Memorial, Trenton, joining the sanctuary. 5 p.m. cludes a virgin chocolate chock- Literati 609-883-8484. www.onesimple- tail. 5 to 9 p.m. North Football. Princeton. Home- coming. 1 p.m. Writing Workshop, Sharpening wish.org. “A Night of 1,000 Wish- Food & Dining Restaurant Supported Agricul- the Quill, Camillo’s Cafe, Prince- es,” an inaugural celebration to Make Your Own Mozzarella, Ols- ture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, ton Shopping Center, 301 Harri- honor Susan Vernicek, Arts On Stage son’s Fine Foods, 53 Palmer 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal son Street. www.laurenbdavis.- YOUniversity’s Movements of Square West, Princeton, 609-924- Village, Plainsboro, 609-452- Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter com. Morning session includes a Grace Dance Team, PEI Kids, 2210. Register by phone or E-mail 1515. www.trepiani.com. Com- Theater (Berlind), 91 University lecture and writing exercises, and Debbie Silver, and BlackRock. [email protected]. plete dinner based on local ingre- Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. the afternoon is dedicated to cri- Cocktail reception, silent auction, $35. 9:30 a.m. dients may be served as a buffet, www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and tiquing. Register. $85 includes a keynote speeches, music by Darla plated, or family style. Leftover Hart musical. $20 and up. 3 and 8 three-course gourmet lunch. Reg- Rich Band, and performance by food will be donated to an area p.m. ister online or E-mail lauren@- the Grace Dance team. Register. Farm Markets food bank. Register. $35. 6:30 to laurenbdavis.com. 10 a.m. to 3 $125 includes open bar. 6 p.m. West Windsor Community Farm- 9:30 p.m. Family Theater p.m. ers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Park- Snow White, Kelsey Theater, Author Event, Labyrinth Books, Benefit Galas ing Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-933-4452. www.- Singles Mercer County Community Col- 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, Eden by Moonlight, Eden Autism westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Divorce Recovery Program, lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-497-1600. www.labyrinth- Services, Greenacres Country Produce, bakery items, coffee, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 West Windsor, 609-570-3333. books.com. Poetry reading by Club, 2170 Lawrence Road, Law- and other foods and flowers. Yes, River Road, Princeton, 609-581- www.kelseytheatre.net. Full- Michael Dickman, author of “Flies” renceville, 609-987-0099. www.- We Can collects food for the Crisis 3889. www.princetonchurchof- length family musical presented and “The End of the West;” and edenautismservices.org. Benefit Ministry of Princeton and Trenton. christ.com. Non-denominational by 20 Minutes to Curtain follows Dana Levin, author of “Sky Burial,” for children and adults with autism. West Windsor Bike and Pedestri- support group for men and the traditional story of the Brothers “Wedding Day,” and “In the Surgi- Casino gaming, jazz salon, danc- an Alliance presents riding women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Grimm was written by the late Mar- cal Theater.” 6 p.m. ing, and dinner buffet. Register. lessons for kids and adults. Blood $150. 6:30 p.m. pressure screening. 9 a.m. to 1 Classical Music p.m. Elizabeth Sutton, Westminster Comedy Choir College, Bristol Chapel, Harry Maurer, Catch a Rising Health 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609- Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Blood Drive, American Red 921-2663. www.rider.edu. Recital Carnegie Center, West Windsor, Cross, Central Jersey Donor Cen- by a soprano. Free. 3 p.m. 609-987-8018. www.catcharising- ter, 707 Alexander Road, West star.com. Register. $22. 7:30 and Bach to Rock, Princeton Public Windsor, 800-448-3543. www.- 9:30 p.m. See story page 19. Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, redcrossblood.org. 7 a.m. to 2 609-924-8822. www.princeton- p.m. library.org. Presentation by Caryn Rededication Letting Go of Neck, Shoulder, Lin, violinist, focuses on the sim- Mercer County Vietnam Memori- plicity of the solo acoustic violin and Back Pain, Feldman Chiro- al, Mercer County Park, Old Tren- practic, 4418 Route 27, Kingston, and its origins demonstrated by ton Road, West Windsor. Vietnam performing a simple Bach minuet. 609-252-2766. Workshop. Regis- Veterans United performs cere- ter by E-mail to edward.- Lin uses the five-string electric vio- mony near the flag pole. 3 p.m. lin and sound effects to perform [email protected]. $75. 10 live duos and trios with herself. Fairs & Festivals a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 3:30 p.m. Pet Expo, Mercer Chamber, Wa- Wellness terfront Park, 1 Thunder Road, Daddy Boot Camp, Princeton Live Music Trenton, 609-689-9960. www.- Rolling Stones Tribute, Grover’s HealthCare System, Community centraljerseypetexpo.com. Infor- Education & Outreach Center, 731 Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton mation about pet industry food, Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Alexander Road, West Windsor, supplies, and toys. Animal res- 888-897-8979. www.princeton- 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- cues and shelters have animals coffee.com. 7:30 p.m. hcs.org. Parenting and hands-on- for adoption. $5; free for 12 and skills for fathers-to-be. Register. Off the Record, It’s a Grind Cof- under. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $25. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Italian American Festival, Mercer Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. An Evening of Healing, Shreyas County Park, 609-631-7544. Yoga, Private home in Princeton, www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic pop www.italianamericanfestival.com. originals. 8 to 10 p.m. 732-642-8895. www.shreyas- Annual three-day community festi- yoga._com. Four-hour relaxation val to showcase and preserve Ital- retreat presented by Acharya Good Causes ian-American culture. Music, Girish Jha is based on Authentic Twistin’ Your Tails Away, Animal dance, food, activities for children, yoga. Register. $60 includes din- Friends for Education and Wel- rides, art, clothing, Italian prod- ner and a recording of the retreat. fare (AFEW), Hamilton Manor, 30 ucts, and memorabilia. Rain or 4 to 9 p.m. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 19 Finally, a Comedy Show That’s Family-Friendly omedy and magic are head- learn theater principles, stage man- lining at Catch a Rising Star agement, and set design.” Cfrom Friday to Sunday, A daytime student, he per- September 23 to 25. Harry Maurer formed two to three shows a night will entertain adults on Friday and at the Playboy Club in New York Saturday nights and families on City. He was often offered jobs that Sunday afternoon. he declined due to school but after “People have been asking for a two years he met with the dean. family show for years,” says Craig “He told me that I would not learn Neier, manager of Catch a Rising any more in the next two years and Star Comedy Club. “Some will advised me to apply for a leave of even sign releases for their older absence,” says Maurer. “The next teenagers to attend an evening day a call came in for a job on a show.” cruise ship leaving the next day.” Although the usual two-item He accepted the position and his minimum is not required during mother took care of the paperwork the family show, there will be pop- at Rutgers. “I never looked back Go On, Bring the Kids: corn and soda available. Ticket and the jobs always snowballed,” holders may also take advantage of he says. Harry Maurer comes the Hyatt’s Crystal Garden Sunday In 1982 he was selected to tour to Catch a Rising Star brunch for $15.95 (usually for nine months with Joey Bishop September 23 to 25. $39.95). and Jackie Vernon in “Tribute to Maurer, a “Navy brat,” was born Vaudeville.” When the show in Mount Holly and moved around opened in Atlantic City it sold out Harry Maurer, Catch a Ris- a lot in his young years. His grand- close to 2,000 seats a day for four ing Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 father introduced him to magic at months. Maurer was brought to the Carnegie Center, West Windsor. the age of five by producing coins attention of Atlantic City and Las Friday, September 23, 8 p.m.; Sat- out of his ears — and then showing Vegas producers and he continues urday, September 24, 7:30 and him how to do it. By high school he to work in casinos for four months 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday, September was performing at the Jersey shore a year. 25, 2:30 p.m. Register. 609-987- and often left school in the middle His family-friendly show fea- 8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. of the day to perform matinee tures magic and situational come- Adult shows are Friday, Sep- shows at the Thunderbird Hotel. dy. “I bring enough mystery to tember 23, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, “Through the art of table magic keep everyone intrigued,” says September 24, at 7:30 and 9:30 at restaurants I learned to add com- Maurer. “It is a mini production p.m.; and the family show for kids Send Your Children edy and see what people liked,” with musical background and nev- of all ages on Sunday, September says Maurer. When he applied to er abusive. Audience participation 25, at 2:30 p.m. To take advantage Back to School with Confidence Mason Gross School of the Arts as usually has someone holding of the brunch register with Crystal Garden restaurant at 609-734-4200 Summer Special a theater major, he was already something and watching the magic First 30 working night clubs. “I wanted to happen in their own hands.” and pick up your comedy club tick- et from the box office early. — Lynn Miller $99/MonthNew Students Includeswill receive Uniform 3New Trial Students Lessons Only T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, Fall Festival, Madden Family Princeton Football, Princeton 2 Weeks FREE Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, Farms, 60 Route 518, Princeton, Stadium, 609-258-3538. Bucknell. TrialFREE Lessons Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. home- 732-297-6566. maddenfamily- 1 p.m. .comcast.net/~todd-tieger/tc.html. farms.com. Interactive corn maze, taught by the Meditation in motion presented by petting zoo, hay rides, activities, Sports for Causes master himself. Todd Tieger for all levels. Free. 10 duck races, pumpkin carving, and 5K and One-Mile Fun Run, Park- a.m. more. $10. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. inson Alliance, 101 Carnegie Master Yoon Kak Kim Group Meditation Practice, Char- Princeton Canal Walkers, Turn- Center parking lot, West Windsor, ma Drum Mountain Buddhist ing Basin Park, Alexander Road, 800-579-8440. www.parkinson- just served as the U.S. Association, Plainsboro Library, Princeton, 609-462-5810. Three- alliance.org. 5K begins at 9:30 Tae Kwon Do Team head 9 Van Doren Street, 609-864- mile walk on the towpath. Bad a.m., $25. One-mile fun run begins coach at Summer World 4054. www.ddmba-nj.orgg. Prac- weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. at 9 a.m., $12. A family and com- tice mindfulness, wisdom, and Town & Gown Walking Tour, munity minded event with refresh- Universiade Games, compassion. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. Princeton Tour Company, Nas- ments, music, moon bounces, held in Belgrade, Serbia. sau and Witherspoon streets, 609- face painting, a clown, door prizes, Kids Stuff 902-3637. www.princetontour- and awards. $25. Tyco Interna- Martial Arts Class, Princeton company.com. $25. 1 p.m. tional receives the King Award. 7:30 a.m. Academy of Martial Arts, 14 Far- National Public Lands Day, ber Road, West Windsor. www.- Friends of Princeton Nursery Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day, pamausa.com. Free class for Lands, 145 Mapleton Road, Special Olympics New Jersey, 3 ages 9 to 13. Register. 9:45 to Kingston, 609-683-0483. www.- Princess Road, Lawrenceville, 10:15 a.m. fpnl.org. Help plant trees, mulch, 609-987-0099. www.sonj.org. water, clear vines and brush, Teams mix players with and with- For Families weed the butterfly garden, and col- out intellectual disabilities. Global Fall Family Fun, Terhune Or- lect litter. Take a self-guided walk call for people to commit actions of chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609- in the reserve or bring a picnic. inclusion, acceptance, and unity 924-2310. www.terhune- Snacks provided. 2 to 4 p.m. focusing on Shriver’s beliefs that orchards.com. Wagon rides, corn on the playing field we forget about stalk maze, adventure barn, and Politics our differences and forge bonds music. Rain or shine. Food avail- that recognize our mutual humani- Benefit Concert, Krishna Jagan- ty. 9 a.m. to noon. able. Wine tasting. “Picture Per- nathan, Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Inn, fect at Terhune Orchards,” a pho- Princeton, 908-867-8325. krishna- tography exhibit, on view. Music forplainsboro.com. Billy Hill Band from noon to 4 p.m. with Beth performs. Benefit for Jagannathan, Sunday Coleman Band. $5 admission. 10 candidate for Plainsboro Township a.m. to 5 p.m. Committee. $25. 6 to 9 p.m. September 25 For Families Book Sale Hands on Learning Event, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van On Stage Barnes & Noble, 869 Route 1 Doren Street, 609-275-2897. South, North Brunswick, 732-545- www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Hard- Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter 7860. www.bn.com. Ages 4 to 7 backs, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents; Theater (Berlind), 91 University are invited to a crystal making miscellaneous media and art at Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. event. Ages 8 to 12 are invited to bargain prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and build a water filter tower at 11:30 Hart musical. $20 and up. 2 and a.m. Rescheduled from Septem- 7:30 p.m. ber 17. 10:30 a.m. Picnic Outer Circle Ski Club, Plainsboro Family Theater OutdoorAction Park, Plainsboro, 609-721-4358. outercircleskiclub.org. Open to Snow White, Kelsey Theater, Mer- Project Learning Tree Work- adults interested in ski trips, hikes, cer County Community College, shop, Delaware & Raritan Canal picnics, and game nights. New 1200 Old Trenton Road, West State Park, 145 Mapleton Road, members welcome. 2 to 6 p.m. Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.- Kingston, 609-924-5705. www.- kelseytheatre.net. Full-length fami- dandrcanal.com. American Forest Sports ly musical presented by 20 Minutes 24 years in the same location: Foundation program for teachers to Curtain follows the traditional 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 and scout leaders to teach stu- Adult Co-Ed Football, Jersey story of the Brothers Grimm was 609-275-7272 dents how to think, not what to Club Sports, Princeton Day written by the late Marilyn Gerold of School, 650 Great Road, Prince- Superfresh shopping center think about environmental issues. Bucks County. $18. 2 p.m. (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) ton. jerseyclubsports.com. Seven- The program focuses on critical Also located at: thinking, problem solving, and de- week season. Register online. cision making skills. Register. Post game activities at Princeton 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 Free. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sports Bar, 128 Nassau Street, Continued on following page 609-588-4999 Princeton. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 20 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 early arrival time, preferred park- plore the key ele- ing, champagne, private tour of ments in selecting SEPTEMBER 25 artist and GFS founder Seward a historic home Johnson’s art studio, exclusive ac- with Max Hayden, Continued from preceding page cess to the VIP tent lounge at the an architect who center of the action, cocktail re- specializes in up- Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- ception, meet-greet-and-treat with dating historic gency, 102 Carnegie Center, a distinguished culinary expert, homes and build- West Windsor, 609-987-8018. and a gift bag. Must be 21 plus. 1 ings for modern catcharisingstar.com. Magic show to 4 p.m. life styles. 1 to for the family. Register. $15. 2:30 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. See story page 19. Benefit Galas Film Gala Benefit, Passage Theater, For Families Marriott, 1 West Lafayette Street, Fall Family Fun, Glen Acres: A Story in Black and Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.- Terhune Or- White, Nassau Presbyterian passagetheatre.org. 25th anniver- chards, 330 Cold Church, 61 Nassau Street, sary celebration honoring June Soil Road, 609- Princeton, 609-924-0103. www.- Ballinger, the theater’s executive 924-2310. www.- nassauchurch.org. Screening of a artistic director. Comedienne Nan- terhuneorchards.- documentary by Diane Ciccone of cy Giles emcees the event. Regis- com. Wagon West Windsor that highlights the ter. $175. 6 p.m. rides, corn stalk origins and history of “Glen Acres” maze, adventure and its sister community, “Maple- Comedy barn, and music. crest.” Current Glen Acres home- Harry Maurer, Catch a Rising Rain or shine. owners will comment and answer Food available. questions. Noon. Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, Wine tasting. “Pic- Classical Music 609-987-8018. www.catcharising- ture Perfect at star.com. Family show for all ages. Terhune Or- Faculty Recital, Westminster Register. $15. 2:30 p.m. See sto- chards,” a photog- Choir College, Bristol Chapel, ry. raphy exhibit, on view. Music from Winter’s Wonders: ‘Penguins,’a collage by Ahuva 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609- noon to 4 p.m. with Mt. View. $5 Arie of West Windsor, is part of the juried exhibit 921-2663. www.rider.edu. Eliza- Fairs & Festivals admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. beth Sutton, soprano; Daniel Bor- ‘When Winter Comes,’at the Gallery in the South ing, guitar; and Rachelle Jonck, pi- Italian American Festival, Mercer Rabbitfest Brunswick Municipal Building through December 26. ano perform works by Arlen, County Park, 609-631-7544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. NorthStar Vets, 315 Robbinsville- Gershwin, Larsen, and Rodgers Allentown Road, Robbinsville, and Hart. Free. 3 p.m. Annual three-day community festi- Ride for Rescues, Mercer County val to showcase and preserve Ital- 732-446-8565. www.njhrs.com. Lectures Nassau at Four Series, Nassau Education event for rabbit parents Park Commission, Mercer ian-American culture. Music, Don’t Text and Drive, Beth El Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau to learn about ailments, abscess- Equestrian Center, Pennington, dance, food, activities for children, Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Street, Princeton, 609-924-0103. es, medications, and treatments, 609-989-6540. www.njhorse- rides, art, clothing, Italian prod- Road, East Windsor, 609-443- Carlensha Grady, a soprano as well as discussing prevention council.com. Six to eight mile trail ucts, and memorabilia. Rain or 4454. www.bethel.net. Presenta- soloist and section leader at Nas- and wellness. Presented by Dr. ride over groomed trails through shine. $3. No pets. Noon to 9 p.m. tion by the Brown family from sau, presents an eclectic program Michael Doolen, DVM and rabbit woods and open fields. Optional Texas focuses on the dangers of of oratorio, spirituals, art song, and veterinarian. Educational books, jeopardy challenge and texting while driving. Alex Brown, gospel music. Accompanied by So Faith DVDs, rabbit toys and baskets. gymkhana games. Silent auction. 17, died in a single car crash be- Hee Lee and Aaron F. Brown on Religion and Revolution: Up- Refreshments. Register. $10. 1 Food from Coyote Crossing. Ride, cause she was texting while dri- piano, Tyrone Stackhouse on gui- dates on the Arab Spring and p.m. to 6 p.m. $40; gymkkhana games, $40. Do- ving. The family’s mission is to tar, Darrel A. Grady on drums, and Summer, Nassau Presbyterian nations welcome. Riders and stop other families from suffering Anthony Boyd on bass. Com- Church, 61 Nassau Street, horses must show proof of nega- Live Music such a great loss. Free for all ages. posers range from Verdi to Elling- Princeton, 609-924-0103. “Reli- tive coggins (a disease of horses) gions and Revolution in Syria” pre- Aurora Borealis Duo, Arts Coun- to register. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m 7 p.m. ton. Reception follows. Free-will cil of Princeton, 102 Wither- sented by Karam Nachar, a fifth The Art of Self Promotion, offering. 4 p.m. spoon Street, 609-924-8777. year graduate student in Princeton Princeton Public Library, 65 Journey Into a Musical Fantasy, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. University’s history department. Witherspoon Street, 609-924- Bravura Philharmonic Orches- Soprano Tiffany Du Mouchelle 9:15 a.m. Monday 8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. tra, Princeton Alliance Church, 20 and percussionist Stephen Solook “Selling Your Strength” presented Schalks Crossing Road, Plains- Mass and Farewell Reception, present “Perspective on Percep- by Tim Pitts, founder of Shame- boro, 609-790-9559. www.- Church of St. David the King, 1 tion,” a program of contemporary September 26 less Self Promotion. As a sales ex- bravuraphil.org. Season opening New Village Road, West Windsor, voice and percussion. $15. 3 p.m. ecutive he interviewed, hired, and pops concert features Chiu-Ling 609-275-7111. Fr. Jude Michael is trained hundreds of recent college Lin of West Windsor on piano. Pro- leaving. 11:30 a.m. School Sports OutdoorAction graduates, and has identified gram includes music by Liszt, Friendship Circle, Mercer Fall Festival, Madden Family common traits shared by them. He Ravel, and themes from the Harry For WW-P school sports infor- Friends, Princeton area, 609- Farms, 60 Route 518, Princeton, mation, call the hotline: 609-716- also teaches Cold War history at Potter movie soundtrack. Chiu- 683-7240. www.mercerfriends.- 732-297-6566. maddenfamily- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. The Hun School. 7 p.m. Tze Lin is music director and con- com. Rosh Hashanah fair for Jew- farms.com. Interactive corn maze, ductor. $12 to $25. 7 p.m. See sto- ish individuals with special needs petting zoo, hay rides, barn yard North Boys Soccer. At Trenton. 4 Singles ry page 21. to decorate round challahs, create activities, duck races, pumpkin p.m. Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- greeting cards, make a honey carving, and more. $10. 10 a.m. to North Field Hockey. At Steinert. 4 fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- Good Causes dish, and eat apple themed 5 p.m. p.m. stown Road, West Windsor, 609- Antiques and Art Show, Histori- snacks. Register. Suggested do- 716-8771. www.groversmillcof- cal Society of Princeton, Prince- nation is $36 per family. 3 p.m. North Girls Soccer. Trenton. 4 Book Sale fee.com. Drop in for soups, sand- ton Airport, Route 206, 609-921- p.m. Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van wiches, desserts, tea, coffee and 6748. www.princetonhistory.org. History Doren Street, 609-275-2897. North Girls Tennis. At Rob- conversation. Register at Dealers with antiques and fine arts Walking Tour, Historical Society www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Stuff binsville. 4 p.m. http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. to benefit educational programs, of Princeton, Bainbridge House, any size bag for $3. 10 a.m. to 4 North Girls Volleyball. At St. John exhibitions, and collections care. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, p.m. Vianney. 4 p.m. For Seniors Appraisal clinic with experts from 609-921-6748. www.princeton- Rago Arts and Auction Center history.org. Two-hour walking tour Sports for Causes South Boys Soccer. Hamilton Movie, West Windsor Senior from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; $5 for two of downtown Princeton and West. 4 p.m. Center, 271 Clarksville Road, items. Treasure hunt for children. Princeton University includes sto- Walk for Hope, Cancer Care of South Field Hockey. At Princeton. West Windsor, 609-799-9068. $12. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ries about the early history of New Jersey, Mercer Park, West 4 p.m. Screening of “The Color Purple.” 1 Windsor, 201-301-6812. www.- Epicurean Palette, Grounds For Princeton, the founding of the Uni- p.m. cancercare.org/walk. Choice a 3.1 South Girls Soccer. At Hamilton Sculpture, Rat’s Restaurant, 18 versity, and the American Revolu- mile walk or a 5K run. Activities for West. 4 p.m. Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609- tion. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 Sports for Causes children, door prizes, and refresh- 584-7760. www.epicurean- p.m. South Girls Tennis. Ewing. 4 p.m. Golf Outing and Dinner, Miracle ments. Benefit for free services in- palette.org. Food and wine, silent League of Mercer County, Old cluding social workers, education, auction, and more to benefit GFS On Stage York Country Club, 228 Old York House Tours financial assistance, and practical features 25 chefs from the tri-state Road, Chesterfield, 609-581- An Afternoon with Max, Gloria help. Rain or shine. $25 minimum Public Lecture, Princeton Uni- region. Rain or shine. Register. 5810. www.miracleleague- Nilson, 410 South Main Street, pledge. Register online. 8 a.m. versity, McCarter Theater, 609- $110. VIP tickets for $350 include Pennington, 609-737-9100. Ex- 258-9220. lectures.princeton.edu. mercer.org. Benefit for organiza- Conversation between Stephen tion created to providing individu- Sondheim, composer and lyricist; als with disabilities the opportunity and Frank Rich, former New York to participate in an organized The Center for Advanced Times drama critic, and columnist baseball league. Shotgun start at for New York Magazine. 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Municipal Meetings • Saturday and evening appointments available 6:30 p.m. Public Meeting, Plainsboro Township Committee, Municipal Classical Music Building, 609-799-0909. www.- 666 Plainsboro Road plainsboronj.com. 7:30 p.m. Building 100 • Plainsboro, NJ Musicology Colloquium, Prince- ton University Department of Meeting, WW-P Board of Educa- 609-297-4070 Music, Woolworth Center, 609- tion, Grover Middle School, 609- 258-9220. www.princeton.edu/- 716-5000. 7:30 p.m. www.InfertilityDocs.com utickets. Anthony Sheppard, a professor of music at Williams Col- lege. 4:30 p.m. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 21 School Sports For WW-P school sports infor- Bravura Journeys into Musical Fantasy mation, call the hotline: 609-716- ravura Philharmonic Or- ed music,” she says. “We lived in Teachers Associ- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. chestra presents its season a duplex and a piano teacher lived ation, and is the North Boys Soccer. At Trenton. 4 Bopening pops concert for in the other part. I saw students representative of p.m. all ages on Sunday, September 25, going in happy and coming out the Associated North Boys/Girls Cross Country. at 7 p.m. at Princeton Alliance happier.” She requested piano Board of the Roy- Hamilton/Lawrence. 4 p.m. Church at 20 Schalks Crossing lessons when she was only four al Schools of Mu- North Girls Tennis. At Trenton. 4 Road in Plainsboro. The orchestra years old but her parents asked her sic for New Jer- p.m. is conducted by its music director, to wait six months. sey, Delaware, South Girls Tennis. Princeton. 4 Chiu-Tze Lin. “My parents always knew the and Pennsylvania. p.m. “Journey Into A Musical Fan- quality of education and paved Her solo per- South Boys/Girls Cross Country. tasy” highlights works by Franz my educational path with quality formances have At Hamiltown West. 4:15 p.m. Liszt, the composer born 200 teachers,” she says. “It was a fi- included the Atlanta Symphony, On the Liszt: Chiu- South Girls Volleyball. At North years ago in Budapest, Hungary. nancial sacrifice for them and I am the Chicago Civic Orchestra, the Ling Lin of West Hunterdon. 5:15 p.m. Two works by Liszt for piano and forever grateful. “ She came to the Singapore Symphony, and the orchestra, the Hungarian Fantasy United States to go to college Des Moines Symphony. Her ap- Windsor will perform Dance and the Concerto No. 1 in E-flat when she was 17 — and stayed. pearances in New York, Boston, two Liszt works with Argentine Tango for People with Major, will be performed on piano Lin received her bachelor’s de- Chicago, England, Canada, and the Bravura Philhar- Parkinson’s, Robert Wood by Chiu-Ling Lin of West Wind- gree from the New England Con- throughout the Far East have fea- monic Orchestra. Johnson Parkinson’s Disease sor. Also in the program is the all- servatory of Music and her mas- tured her unique mix of music by Center, FUNKtion Dance Com- time classic and audience favorite ter’s and doctoral degrees from Chinese and Western composers. plex, 4260 Route 1 North, Mon- taxes go to things he likes,” says “Bolero” by Maurice Ravel. To Indiana University. She made her Her virtuosity is showcased in the Lin. mouth Junction, 732-745-7520. celebrate the last of the Harry Pot- Carnegie Weill Recital Hall debut CD, “Portraits of China.” www.theratango.com. First class Lin donated a grand piano to in six-week series. Register. $30. ter movie series, the orchestra will as the winner of the East and West Lin taught her sister, Chiu-Tze the new Plainsboro Library. “It’s 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. also perform the themes from the Young Artist Auditions. Lin, how to play the piano when a wonderful facility with great Harry Potter movie soundtrack. She is now a retired college she was very young. They played acoustics,” she says. “This area is Film Lin, making her return engage- professor from Case Western Re- duo piano for a long time. This is so rich in culture and I’m very Center for African American ment with the orchestra, last ap- serve University. “With my sister the third time they are working to- happy to call it home.” Studies, Princeton University, peared with Bravura in Decem- in New Jersey and my brother in gether as a soloist and conductor. — Lynn Miller McCormick Hall 106, 609-258- ber, 2008. An internationally Connecticut, I knew I wanted to “It’s a privilege when you have 5000. www.princeton.edu. renowned pianist, educator, and live on the East Coast,” says Lin, siblings, you can read each other’s Journey Into a Musical Fan- Screening of “Yeelen” (Bright- former artistic ambassador, she who moved to West Windsor in minds,” she says. “We have a long tasy, Bravura Philharmonic ness) by Souleymane Cisse, has made extensive solo appear- 2005. history and there’s an unspoken Orchestra, Princeton Alliance Senegal, 1985. Post screen dis- Church, 20 Schalks Crossing cussion hosted by Wendy Laura ances in South America. An ener- “I’ve been teaching for more vibe.” Belcher. 7:30 p.m. getic and passionate performer, than 35 years and consider my stu- Her father, Shih-Tsun Lin, 94, Road, Plainsboro. Sunday, Sep- Lin has played before enthusiastic dents as my children,” she says. “I lives with her. He was both a tember 25, 7 p.m. Season opening Literati audiences around the world. As a call myself a piano player, not a chemical engineer and a professor pops concert features Chiu-Ling Author Event, Barnes & Noble, chamber musician, Lin has col- classical musician.” Her favorite of chemistry in college. A fero- Lin of West Windsor on piano. MarketFair, West Windsor, 609- laborated with artists including program to present to young peo- cious reader, he reads two news- Program includes music by Liszt, 716-1570. www.bn.com. Ellen Marina Piccinini, Marcos Grana- ple in school is “Around the papers a day — one in Chinese Ravel, and themes from the Harry Hopkins, author of “Perfect,” a dos, and Ignat Solzhenitsyn. World in 88 Keys,” a multi-cul- and the New York Times. “He’s Potter movie soundtrack. Chiu- novel about four teenagers strug- The oldest of three children, tural event. read all of the Chinese books in Tze Lin is music director and con- gling with perfection. 7 p.m. Lin was born in Taiwan and raised Lin is the immediate past presi- West Windsor and Plainsboro li- ductor. $12 to $25. 609-790- Live Music in Singapore. “I always appreciat- dent of the New Jersey Music braries and I’m happy to see the 9559. www.bravuraphil.org. Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton tions, moodiness, and more. Reg- Seminar, David Lerner Associ- Princeton, 609-651-8804. www.- say and hear how admissions offi- Hightstown Road, West Windsor, ister. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. ates, Westin Hotel, Forrestal Vil- stuartschool.org. Co-ed pre cers react when they read essays. 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- Moving On After Moving In, lage, Plainsboro, 609-806-2764. school and junior kindergarten. The session features a panel of coffee.com. 7 p.m. Princeton United Methodist www.davidlerner.com. “Middle Register. 8:30 a.m. representative including Shelley Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Ground of Investing” presented by College Essay Night, Princeton Krause of Rutgers Prep, Meg Cad- Pop Music Street, 609-924-2613. www.- David Lerner. Register. Free. 7 Public Library, 65 Witherspoon deau of Stuart Country Day Barbershop Chorus, Princeton princetonumc.org. Weekly study p.m. Street, 609-924-8822. www.- School, and a representative from Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro group for women designed to help princetonlibrary.org. High school Princeton University’s office of ad- Library, 9 Van Doren Street, in the process of letting go, starting Schools students and their parents are in- missions. Free. 7 p.m. Plainsboro, 609-799-8218. www.- over, and moving ahead with life Coffee and Tour, Stuart Country vited to learn more about what to princetongardenstatesmen.com. after a move. Classes include Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, write on a college admission es- Continued on following page Men of all ages and experience videos, reading, and a discussion. levels are invited to sing in four- Presented by Cheryl Mart, a regis- part harmony. The non-profit orga- tered nurse who relocated to the nization presents at numerous Princeton area last year. Register. charities. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Avicii College Tour, Sun National Bank Center, Hamilton Avenue at Kids Stuff Route 129, Trenton, 800-298- Read & Pick Program, Terhune 4200. www.comcasttix.com. $25 Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, ClearClear Skin!Skin! to $35. 8 p.m. 609-924-2310. www.terhune- orchards.com. “Tractors” com- Good Causes bines hands-on farm activity and a Student Special! Meeting, Allies, 1262 Whitehorse- story for ages preschool to eight. Hamilton Square Road, Hamilton, Register. $5 includes a craft to 609-689-0136. For adult volun- take home. 9:30 and 11 a.m. 3 Treatments for teers with hobbies or interests to share with adults who have devel- Lectures opmental disabilities. Register The Sandwich Generation, $235 (plus tax) with Linda Barton. 5:30 to 7:30 Plainsboro Business Partner- p.m. ship, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van (40% Savings) Networking with a Purpose Mix- Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609- er, March of Dimes Young Pro- 240-6022. www.myplainsboro.- Offer good through 9/30/11 com. For members of the genera- fessionals of Central Jersey, (Valid for one time only.) Triumph Brewing Company, 138 tion caring for both your children Nassau Street, Princeton, 732- and your parents. How can you 952-9021. www.marchofdimes.- plan for elder care? How do you com/newjersey. Inaugural event preserve your and your parents’ A Complete Approach to benefit the health of babies by assets? Register by E-mail to preventing premature birth, birth Gabrielle Strich at strichlaw@- to Skin Care defects, and infant mortality. Reg- yahoo.com 8 a.m. ister by E-mail to kgarner@march- Distinguished Lecture Series, ofdimes.org, visit website, or call. Mercer County Community Col- $20 to $25 includes hors d’oeu- lege, Kelsey Theater, 1200 Old et our medically trained staff help to not only treat current skin vres, and one drink. 6 to 8 p.m. Trenton Road, West Windsor, L 609-278-7137. www.mccc.edu. conditions, but educate you on how to prevent future breakouts. Wellness “The Use of Black and White in Teen Health, Princeton Health- Painting” presented by Mel The Aesthetics Center at Care System, Princeton Fitness & Leipzig, artist and professor of art Wellness Center, Princeton North and art history at Mercer. He will Shopping Center, 1225 State highlight works from the Renais- Princeton Dermatology Associates Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. sance to contemporary art. “I want Princeton Dermatology Associates www.princetonhcs.org. Panelists to demonstrate how both are used Kathleen A. Swayne, MD, pediatri- to create a focal point, clarity of il- cian; Maria E. Sophocles, MD, lusionistic space, unification of de- Monroe Center Forsgate 2 Tree Farm Rd. sign, a sense of light, and a greater adolescent gynecology; and 5 Center Drive • Suite A Suite A-110 Robert Bennett, DO, specializing intensity of color,” he says. in psychiatry at Princeton House Leipzig’s paintings are featured in Monroe Township, NJ Pennington, NJ Behavioral Health. Discussions in- “Fathers,” an exhibition at Prince- 609-655-4544 609-737-4491 clude teen sleep needs, proper ton Day School. Noon. nutrition, sexual health, immuniza- 22 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 On Stage SEPTEMBER 27 Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Theater (Berlind), 91 University Continued from preceding page Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and Bridal Showcase Hart musical. $20 and up. 7:30 p.m. Mercer Chamber, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 2 Village Boulevard, Film Plainsboro, 609-689-9960. www.- mercerchamber.org. Networking Princeton Public Library, 65 for vendors in the bridal industry. 5 Witherspoon Street, 609-924- to 7 p.m. 8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “3:10 to Yuma” with For Seniors Glenn Ford. 10 a.m. Engaged Retirement, West Art Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-275-8901. www.mcl.- Art Exhibit, Present Day Club, 72 Rosh Hashanah org. Job seach strategies for older Stockton Street, Princeton, 609- Who Says Women Aren’t Funny? Comedienne workers presented by Carol King. 924-1014. “It’s Raining Cats and Center for Jewish Life, Princeton, Helene Angley of West Windsor, left, hosts an evening For retirees and unemployed Dogs, an exhibit featuring pet por- 609-258-3635. www.princeton.- of comedy with Jessica Kirson, center, and Samantha boomers. 7 p.m. traits in oils by Maureen Casey, edu\hillel. Reform at Nassau Pres- etchings by Virginia Rosa, Litho- byterian Church, 6:30 p.m.; con- DeRose, right, at Rat’s at Grounds For Sculpture, graphs by Mark Sisson, watercol- servative at Richardson Auditori- Hamilton, on Friday, September 30. or by Beatrice Bork, acrylics by um, 6:30 p.m.; orthodox at Whig Wednesday Kim Robertson, and lino cuts by Hall, 6:40 p.m. Register. $180. Susan Roseman. Open Monday, 6:30 p.m. ister at [email protected]. Sports September 28 Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 Chabad of the Windsors, West First class is free. 9:15 a.m. p.m.; Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. On view to Windsor, 609-448-9369. www.- Horse Show, Princeton Show October 29. All works are for sale. chabadwindsor.com. Services will History Jumping, 1315 The Great Road, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Princeton, 609-924-2932. All Rosh Hashanah. Begins at sun- be conducted in Hebrew and Eng- Guided Tour, Drumthwacket set. lish with running commentary on Jumper Grand Prix. 8 a.m. to 5 Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, p.m. Dancing the meaning of the prayers. Regis- Princeton, 609-683-0057. www.- School Sports Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- ter by E-mail to fradlchabad@- drumthwacket.org. New Jersey gmail.com. 6:30 p.m. For WW-P school sports infor- try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson governor’s official residence. Reg- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Center, Monument Drive, 609- String of Pearls, Unitarian Univer- ister. $5 donation. Call for group Thursday 924-6763. www.princetoncountry- salist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill tours. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. dancers.org. Instruction followed Road, Princeton, 609-430-0025. Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. September 29 North Boys Soccer. Ewing. 4 p.m. www.stringofpearlsweb.org. No 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, North Girls Soccer. At Ewing. 4 tickets are required. Donation re- 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. p.m. Literati quested. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tour the restored mansion, gal- Rosh Hashanah. Lewis Center’s Program in Cre- South Boys Soccer. At Trenton leries, and gardens before or after ative Writing Series, Princeton Faith Central. 4 p.m. tea. Register. $20. 1 p.m. School Sports University, Berlind Theater, Mc- Science for Ministry, Princeton For WW-P school sports infor- South Field Hockey. Steinert. 4 Carter Theater Center, 609-258- Theological Seminary, Stuart For Families p.m. 1500. www.princeton.edu/arts. mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Hall, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.- Family Bounce Night, Bounce U, Readings by Anthony Carelli, au- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. South Girls Soccer. Trenton Cen- edu. “Brain Matters: Toward a 410 Princeton Hightstown Road, thor of “Carnations;” Danai Gurira, tral. 4 p.m. Practical Theology of Human Re- West Windsor, 609-443-5867. South Boys Soccer. At Trenton playwright of “Eclipsed;” and Julia lationality” presented by David www.bounceu.com. Must be 34 Central. 4 p.m. Rose, a senior thesis student of Dance Hogue, professor of pastoral the- inches to bounce. $8.95 per child. Joyce Carol Oates. Note new lo- South Girls Soccer. Trenton Cen- ology and counseling at Garrett Adults bounce for free. $3.25 extra Dance for People with Parkin- cation. Free. 4:30 p.m. tral. 4 p.m. Evangelical Theological Seminar for pizza. 6 to 8 p.m. son’s Disease, DanceVision, in Evanston, Illinois. 7 p.m. Forrestal Village, 116 Rocking- Classical Music School ham Row, Plainsboro, 609-514- Lectures Melodies and Songs of Benjamin Health Open House, Destiny Arts The- 1600. www.danceforpd.org. Demonstration and Tour, Prince- C.S. Boyle, Westminster Choir ater, 4 Tennis Court, Hamilton, Dancers who trained with the Mark Caregiver Support Group, ton Power Systems, 201 Wash- College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Wal- 609-586-2787. www.destinyarts- Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Alzheimer’s Association, Buck- ington Road, Princeton and 3175 nut Lane, Princeton, 609-921- theater.com. Grand opening cele- Parkinson Group collaborate with ingham Place, 155 Raymond Princeton Pike, Lawrence. www.- 2663. www.rider.edu. Works by bration of the new performing arts DanceVision and Parkinson Al- Road, Princeton, 973-586-4300. princetonpower.com. “An Island in Westminster faculty member pre- school and theater. Classes in act- liance to present a movement www.alz.org. 5:30 p.m. the Sun” technology demonstra- sented by sopranos Jennifer ing, voice, music, dance, musical class for people with Parkinson’s tion featuring a culmination of a Aylmer, Rebecca Siler, and theater, and visual arts for ages disease and their caregivers. Reg- Wellness three year joint effort between Kathryn Stewart; tenor Jeffrey three to adult. Wellness program ister. $10; $15 with a caregiver, PPS, Department of Energy, and Dinsmore; and Baritone Randall Yoga Workshop, Shreyas Yoga, for adults and teens features Zum- spouse, or partner. 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sandia Solar Energy Grid Integra- Scarlata; with J.J. Penna on piano. Holsome Holistic Center, 27 With- ba, yoga, meditation, and Reiki. tion Systems in Princeton. Techni- Free. 7:30 p.m. erspoon Street, Princeton, 732- Mare Schaffer is the new owner. 7 642-8895. www.shreyasyoga.- cal workshop and open house at to 9 p.m. com. Yoga in the Himalayan tradi- the new manufacturing facility in tion with Acharya Girish Jha. Reg- Lawrence from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Reg- On Stage ister. 10 a.m. Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Princeton Middle East Society, Theater (Berlind), 91 University Princeton University, Robertson Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Hall, Bowl 2, 609-258-3000. www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and www.princeton.edu. “Iran and the Hart musical. $20 and up. 7:30 Arab Spring” presented by Scott p.m. Peterson, the Istanbul bureau chief for The Monitor and a pho- Lost in Yonkers, Theatre Intime, tography for Getty Images. He will Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- talk about his views and experi- ton University, 609-258-1742. ences during the recent revolu- www.theatreintime.org. Neil Si- tions in the Arab world. 4:30 p.m. mon play. $12. 8 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School, Film Princeton University, Robertson Hall, Dodds, 609-258-2943. Princeton Public Library, 65 www.princeton.edu. “China’s For- Witherspoon Street, 609-924- eign Relations Since the Financial 8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Crisis” presented by Thomas J. Screening of “Luckey,” a docu- Christensen, professor of world mentary about Tom Luckey, the politics of peace and war and di- interactive artist who fell and be- rector of the China and the World came paralyzed. His son Spencer program. 4:30 to 6 p.m. helped him finish the enormous climbable sculpture he had been Live Music commissioned to build at the Boston Children’s Museum. The Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, Luckeys have been working with 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, Mapleton Nurseries to create ac- 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.- cessible gardens for residents of com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Elm Court. Free. 6:30 p.m. Schools Dancing Women’s Athletics College In- Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tan- formation Night, Stuart Country go, Suzanne Patterson Center, Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Monument Drive, Princeton, 609- Princeton, 609-651-8804. www.- 273-1378. www.theblackcat- stuartschool.org. Panel discus- tango.com. Absolute beginner sion focuses on recruiting, re- class at 6:45 p.m. Fundamentals quirements, official visits, and ex- at 8 p.m. Intermediate class at 9 pectations for athletes in the p.m. Practica at 10 p.m. Register. NCAA. For high school junior and No partner necessary. $15 and up. senior women athletes. Free. 7:15 9:15 p.m. p.m. Classical Music Making Tunes Series, Princeton University Department of SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 23 Music, Taplin Auditorium, 609- 258-9220. www.princeton.edu/- utickets. Bruce Molsky, a multi-in- The Festival of Nine Nights strumentalist, presents Ap- palachian music in his own style. 8 ndia Foundation of Metropoli- and Alaka Kapadia of Plainsboro p.m. tan Princeton presents its an- before the official start of the cel- Inual Navratri Raas Garba cel- ebration at 7 p.m. Rosh Hashanah ebration at High School North on “It is a rather joyous dance and Center for Jewish Life, Princeton, consecutive Saturdays, October 1 people will dress quite ornately to 609-258-3635. www.princeton.- and 8. Dance to the rhythms of reflect this,” says Sothi. While the edu\hillel. Reform at Nassau Pres- West Windsor-based bands, Hid- majority of people will be wear- byterian Church, 10 a.m.; conser- den-Gems on October 1, and Anu- ing Indian attire the event is open vative at Richardson Auditorium, 9 ja Wala Group on October 8. The to all with no restrictions on age, a.m. and 7 p.m.; orthodox at Whig festival has been celebrated in this race, sex, or nationality. Hall, 9:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Reg- ister. $180. 9 a.m. area for 20 years. “One of our “Young men and women are most important goals is to pro- dressed at their best during this Chabad of the Windsors, West mote better understanding of Indi- event,” says Sothi. The majority Windsor, 609-448-9369. www.- chabadwindsor.com. Services will an culture, traditions, and its her- of women will wear sari, heavily be conducted in Hebrew and Eng- itage in our adopted homeland,” embroidered three-piece dresses lish with running commentary on says Anand Mohan Sothi, a West with the material ranging from the meaning of the prayers. Regis- Windsor resident and president of cotton to silk. Men will wear kafni ter by E-mail to fradlchabad@- the club. The organization, based pants with a kurta, a loose and gmail.com. 9:30 a.m. in West Windsor, was established long shirt common in India. “Tra- String of Pearls, Unitarian Univer- in 1977. ditionally the kurta is white or salist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Navratri, a festival of nine gray, but for the Garba men will Enjoy Indian Dance: Maharanie Sothi and Janisa Road, Princeton, 609-430-0025. nights, is the longest Indian festi- often be seen wearing very vi- Anandamohan, both of West Windsor, will be among www.stringofpearlsweb.org. val. The goddess of Shakti is wor- brant colors,” says Sothi. Refresh- Morning service at 10 a.m. Chil- the dancers at the Navratri Raas Garba celebra- shiped. Garba, a traditional Indian ments available for purchase in- dren’s service at 11:30 a.m. Com- tions on October 1 and 8. munity potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. dance, is performed during Sep- clude popular Indian vegetarian Tashlich walk at 1:30 p.m. Park at tember and October based on the snacks and favorite dishes. Mountain Lakes Park. Shuttle Hindu calendar. “If anyone is new Sothi was born in South India ter, Janisa Anandamohan, gradu- Navratri Raas Garba Cele- available. No tickets are required. to Raas Garba, we encourage and came to the United States in ated from South in 2009 and is in bration, India Foundation of Donation requested. 10 a.m. to 9 them to try it out,” says Mohan. 1987 to attend NJIT for his mas- p.m. her third year at Rutgers. Metropolitan Princeton, High “Anyone can come and partici- ter’s degree. He is a computer en- The organization will also pre- School North, Plainsboro. Satur- Chabad of the Windsors, West pate in a family atmosphere.” gineer at Bank of America Merrill sent a cultural show on Saturday, days, October 1 and 8, 7 p.m. Windsor, 609-448-9369. www.- “The dance is very easy to learn Lynch in Hopewell. The family chabadwindsor.com. Services will December 3, also at High School Dance to live Indian music during be conducted in Hebrew and Eng- in 15 to 20 minutes,” says Sothi, moved from East Windsor to North. Participants interested in the festival of nine nights in which lish with running commentary on who is also an organizer of the West Windsor in 1997. performing or emceeing the the goddess of Shakti is wor- the meaning of the prayers. Regis- event. “Participants will spin, His wife, Maharanie Sothi, events should E-mail ifmp@- shiped. Garba is a traditional Indi- ter by E-mail to fradlchabad@- clap, and undulate as they orbit works at Station Marketing in ifmpnj.org. “IFMP encourages an dance, lessons available. Mu- gmail.com. 6:30 p.m. around a figure of the goddess be- Forrestal Village in Plainsboro. and promotes all local talent, par- sic by Hidden Gems and Anuja Food & Dining ing worshiped that night,” he Their son, Jaisson, a 2006 gradu- ticularly for our younger audience Wala Group. $9. Refreshments says. “It is a group dance and is ate of High School South, gradu- to learn about their history and an available. 609-297-7116. www.- Make Your Own Mozzarella, Ols- more traditional than religious.” ated from Drexel University, and opportunity to perform on stage,” ifmpnj.org. son’s Fine Foods, 53 Palmer Lessons will be given by Janisa also works at the Merrill Lynch says Sothi. — Lynn Miller Square West, Princeton, 609-924- Anandamohan of West Windsor facility in Hopewell. Their daugh- 2210. Register by phone or E-mail [email protected]. $35. 7 p.m. North Field Hockey. Notre Dame. out the world. Many of the words ton University, 609-258-1742. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic orig- Farm Markets 4 p.m. are based on Robeson’s autobi- www.theatreintime.org. Neil Si- inals. 8 to 10 p.m. North Girls Tennis. Hightstown. 4 ography, “Here I Stand.” Benefit to mon play. $12. 8 p.m. Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds support the acquisition and reno- Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, p.m. Comedy vation of the Paul Robeson Dancing TuRae, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Princeton, 609-356-0558. www.- South Girls Tennis. At Notre House. $25 to $50. 7 p.m. princetonfarmersmarket.com. Dame. 4 p.m. Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, Produce, cheese, breads, baked Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- West Windsor, 609-987-8018. goods, flowers, chef cooking South Football. At Notre Dame. 7 Theater (Berlind), 91 University ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, www.catcharisingstar.com. Reg- demonstrations, books for sale, p.m. Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. 609-912-1272. www.princeton- ister. $19.50. 8 p.m. family activities, and workshops. www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and folkdance.org. Beginners wel- Comedy Night, Rat’s Restaurant, Music from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. On Stage Hart musical. $20 and up. 8 p.m. come. Lesson followed by dance. 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paul Robeson: I Go On Singing, Antigone, Shakespeare ‘70, West No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. 609-584-7800. www.rats- Paul Robeson House Commit- Windsor Arts Center, Alexander restaurant.org. Helene Angley of Science Fair tee, Princeton High School, 609- Road, West Windsor, 609-882- Live Music West Windsor hosts her line-up of Training Session for Science 924-1666. Encore performance 5979. www.shakespeare70.org. Michael Brett, Grover’s Mill Cof- seasoned comics featuring and Engineering Fair, Mercer by Anthony Brown blending spo- Modern adaptation of Sophocles’ fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- Samantha DeRose, herself, and Science and Engineering Club, ken word performance with origi- classic drama with war, sexism, stown Road, West Windsor, 609- headliner Jessica Kirson, who Villa Victoria Academy, 376 West nal arrangements of Robeson’s familial grudges, and challenging 716-8771. www.groversmill- was recently seen on Jay Leno’s Upper Ferry Road, Ewing. www.- best-loved songs. Brown is the authority. Heather Duncan in the coffee.com. 7:30 p.m. show. 21 plus. $15 to $20. 8:30 founder of the Peacing it Together title role. Janet Quartarone di- mercersec.org. For teachers, par- David Jacobson, It’s a Grind Cof- p.m. Foundation, an organization that rects. $15. 8 p.m. ents, and senior high school stu- fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing dents. Science fair organizers and presents music events to promote peace and social justice through- Lost in Yonkers, Theatre Intime, Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. judges present how the fair works, Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- Continued on following page how to enter, safety standards, and recent changes. The fair will be held at Rider from Monday to Thursday, March 11 to 15, at Rid- er University. Open to students in fourth through twelfth grades in “Burn up to 600 calories three different divisions. 7 p.m. For Seniors in 60 minutes! Real results. Investment Workshops, West Windsor Senior Center, 271 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, Pure fun.” –– Cheryl Burke 609-799-9068. “Risks You Should Two-time Champion Be Aware of in Retirement.” 11 a.m. Dancing with the Stars Sports Horse Show, Princeton Show FREE INTRO CLASS Jumping, 1315 The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-2932. All * Jumper Grand Prix. 8 a.m. to 5 & $25 OFF p.m. Low monthly rates/Unlimited Classes *Valid for new customers or those who have Friday not attended in 6 months. Expires: Sept. 30, 2011

September 30 Jazzercise Fitness Center Plainsboro Municipal Building at Windsor Center 641 Plainsboro Rd. School Sports 104 Windsor Center Dr. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 East Windsor, NJ 08520 For WW-P school sports infor- mation, call the hotline: 609-716- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. 609-890-3252 South Boys Soccer. Northern www.jazzplainsboro-windsors.com Burlington. 3:45 p.m. 24 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 258-2697. www.princeton.edu. In- SEPTEMBER 30 teractive story time for ages 3 to 5. Free. 11 a.m. to noon. A Musical Homecoming Continued from preceding page Socials onnambula, a New York City together some of today’s most ex- based viol consort, presents citing gambists and performers of Luncheon, Rotary Club of the S Rosh Hashanah Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Re- “Royal Wedding: Music from early music,” says Weinfield. Center for Jewish Life, Princeton, gency, Carnegie Center, 609-799- Historic Renaissance Mar- “The group performs music for 609-258-3635. www.princeton.- 0525. www.princetoncorridor- riages,” a program of Renais- diverse combinations of viols, edu\hillel. Conservative at rotary.org. Register. Guests, $25. sance wedding music, at Trinity and instrumentation varies at Richardson Auditorium, 9 a.m.; or- 12:15 p.m. Church in Princeton on Sunday, every concert.” thodox at Whig Hall, 9:15 a.m. and October 2, at 8 p.m. It is a home- Weinfield, who performs on 6:30 p.m. Register. $180. 9 a.m. For Seniors coming for Elizabeth Weinfield, the tenor viol, is also a member of Chabad of the Windsors, West Medicare Insurance 101, West the ensemble’s founder and di- the viol consort Long & Away. Windsor, 609-448-9369. www.- Windsor Senior Center, 271 rector. Weinfield graduated from She has appeared as a baroque vi- chabadwindsor.com. Services will Clarksville Road, West Windsor, West Windsor-Plainsboro High olist and viol player with such en- be conducted in Hebrew and Eng- 609-799-9068. Topics include un- lish with running commentary on derstanding Medicare, Your School in 1998 and from Rutgers sembles as Anonymous 4, Lion- the meaning of the prayers. Regis- Medicare Choices, Medicare Part in 2002. hart, The New York Consort of ter by E-mail to fradlchabad@- A & B, Medigap Policies, and “The music was composed for Viols, Siren Baroque, Tafelmusik gmail.com. 9:30 a.m. Medicare Prescription Drug Cov- royal and aristocratic weddings Baroque Summer Festival, and erage. 2 p.m. of note from the Renaissance and Parthenia. Food & Dining Baroque periods,” says Wein- Weinfield holds a master’s de- S’Mores Party, Chocolate Sports field. “Composers such as Bas- gree in music from Oxford Uni- Early Wedding Music: Lovers’ Club, 106 Stanhope Horse Show, Princeton Show sano, Monteverdi, Malvezzi, Lul- versity. She is currently a PhD Elizabeth Weinfield Street, Forrestal Village, Plains- Jumping, 1315 The Great Road, ly, and others wrote some of their candidate in historical musicolo- boro, 609-851-0660. www.- brings Renaissance Princeton, 609-924-2932. All best music as commissions for gy at the Graduate Center of the chocolateloversprinceton.com. Jumper Grand Prix. 8 a.m. to 5 music to Princeton. Make your own s’mores. $10 in- p.m. nuptial festivities, both to enter- City University of New York cludes a virgin chocolate chock- tain guests and to impress the fa- where she is writing on 17th-cen- tail. 5 to 9 p.m. mous couple.” tury French pastoral music and “So much of this beautiful mu- Restaurant Supported Agricul- Selections on the program will iconography. sic is sadly underperformed, and ture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, Saturday feature work for the viola da gam- A former researcher at the not known about, partly because 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal ba (the Renaissance and Baroque Yale University Collection of it is so old,” says Weinfield. “We Village, Plainsboro, 609-452- October 1 courtly instrument of choice by Musical Instruments, she is the are excited to bring it to a new au- 1515. www.trepiani.com. Com- composers from Italy, France, content editor of the Metropolitan dience in Princeton.” plete dinner based on local ingre- Germany, England, and Holland, Museum of Art’s “Helibrunn dients may be served as a buffet, — Lynn Miller School Sports including Monteverdi, Jenkins, Timeline of Art History,” a publi- plated, or family style. Leftover Renaissance Wedding Mu- For WW-P school sports infor- Lully, Ives, Bassano, and Mal- cation to which she contributes as food will be donated to an area sic, Sonnambula, Trinity food bank. Register. $35. 6:30 to mation, call the hotline: 609-716- vezzi. a writer on music, and adjunct Church, 33 Mercer Street, Prince- 9:30 p.m. 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. “Sonnambula is a consort of professor of music at Yeshiva ton. Sunday, October 2, 8 p.m. North Boys/Girls Cross Country. viols that performs Renaissance University. Her recent credits on Health and Baroque repertoire for large modern viola include a recording Free-will donation. 609-924- Shore Coaches Invite at Holmdel 2277. www.sonnambula.org. Workshop, Shreyas Yoga, Hol- Park. 9 a.m. ensembles, and in so doing brings of Gregory Spears’s Requiem. some Holistic Center, 27 Wither- spoon Street, Princeton, 732-642- South Girls Soccer. Ewing. 10 8895. www.shreyasyoga.com. a.m. “Freedom from Substance Addic- North Boys Soccer. Robbinsville. Antigone, Shakespeare ‘70, West Family Theater ner needed. Refreshments. $12. 7 tion” presented by Acharya Girish 2 p.m. Windsor Arts Center, Alexander p.m. Road, West Windsor, 609-882- The Yellow Brick Road, Kelsey Jha. Register by E-mail to info@- North Field Hockey. Robbinsville. shreyasyoga.com. $45. 7 p.m. 5979. www.shakespeare70.org. Theater, Mercer County Com- Literati 2 p.m. munity College, 1200 Old Tren- Modern adaptation of Sophocles’ Prydonians of Pryceton, North Football, 609-716-5000, classic drama with war, sexism, ton Road, West Windsor, 609- Wellness 570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.- Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. At familial grudges, and challenging and Route 1, Lawrence Township, Tai Chi, West Windsor Recre- Hamilton West. 2:30 p.m. authority. Heather Duncan in the net. Musical by Theatreworks ation, Senior Center, Clarksville USA loosely based on “The Wiz- 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. title role. Janet Quartarone di- Panel discussion of Ray Brad- Road, West Windsor, 609-799- On Stage rects. $15. 8 p.m. ard of Oz” is presented in a con- 9068. www.wwparks-recreation.- temporary Latin musical style. bury’s “Fahrenheit 451” presented com. Free. 8:15 a.m. Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Lost in Yonkers, Theatre Intime, $10. 2 and 4 p.m. by the all-science fiction media fan Theater (Berlind), 91 University Hamilton Murray Theater, Prince- club. Panelists include Darrell For Families Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. ton University, 609-258-1742. Snow White, Kelsey Theater, Schweitzer, a writer, editor, and www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and www.theatreintime.org. Neil Si- Mercer County Community Col- essayist; and authors Sue Lange Tiger Tales, Cotsen Children’s Hart musical. $20 and up. 3 and 8 mon play. $12. 8 p.m. lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, and Mattie Brahen. Refresh- Library, Firestone Library, 609- p.m. West Windsor, 609-570-3333. ments. Register. Free. 2 p.m. www.kelseytheatre.net. Full- length family musical presented Classical Music by 20 Minutes to Curtain follows the traditional story of the Brothers Autumn Benefit, Dryden Ensem- Grimm was written by the late Mar- ble, Princeton, 609-466-8541. ilyn Gerold of Bucks County. $18. www.drydenensemble.org. “Dry- 7:30 p.m. den’s London” featuring soprano Julianne Baird, actor Paul Hecht, Art and the ensemble in an intimate chamber concert. Buffet and siletn Landscape Designer Festival of Music and Art, Prince- auction follow. Location in a ton University Art Museum, Princeton historic home. Register. ◆ Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. 6 p.m. Landscaping: Since 1975 artmuseum.princeton.edu. “Amer- • Full landscape designs ican Adventures” celebrates mu- Classical Music sic and art made in America. Ex- & installations plore the museum’s American art for Families • Brick walls & collections in a scavenger hunt, Family Concert, Princeton Sym- paver patios create your own art. Free. Family phony Orchestra, Richardson Au- concert presented by Princeton ditorium, Princeton University, 609- • Timber walls Symphony Orchestra at 2:30 p.m. 497-0020. www.princeton- • Waterfalls & ponds is $10. Noon. See story page 30. symphony.org. The kid-friendly Premier Outdoor Exhibition, concert will open with Aaron Cop- ◆ Maintenance: Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fair- land’s “Hoedown” from “Rodeo,” grounds Road, Hamilton, 609- Charles Ives’ “Variations on ‘Amer- • Full lawn care 586-0616. www.groundsfor- ica,’” selections from Dvorak’s • Bed maintenance sculpture.org. Ribbon-cutting cer- “New World Symphony,” and John emony for “Aerial Roots” by Steve Philip Sousa’s famous march tune, • Mulching Tobin and the opening of the “Stars and Stripes Forever.” $10. • Chemicals Meadow, a new seven-acre out- 2:30 p.m. See story page 30. door gallery. The space will be Concert is part of the Festival of • Seasonal flower ◆Corporate, commercial open four seasons to see how the Music and Art (see listing under Art planting and residential area changes with light, weather, on page 24), in conjuction with the and foliage. Postponed from Sat- Princeton University Art Museum. ◆ Shrub & Tree property management urday, September 17 due to major Before and after the concert, fami- weather events. 2:30 p.m. lies can walk to the museum and Maintenance: ◆Competitive bids Art Exhibit, Twist Yogurt, 84 Nas- enjoy its American art collections • Pruning sau Street, Princeton, 210-569- and create their own art. Refresh- ◆ 3059. Opening reception for “Vi- ments. • Spraying Referral credits brant Paintings” by Tracey Ashen- • Tree removal felter. On view to October 31. 3 to Pop Music Call for 5 p.m. Peter Nero and the Philly Pops, ◆ NOW MULCHING Snow Removal: Dancing Patriots Theater at the War • Plowing (609) 448-0229 Memorial, Memorial Drive, Tren- Salsa Sensation, Central Jersey ton, 609-984-8400. www.tickets.- • Salting West Windsor Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- com. Tenth anniversary concert to • Sidewalk clearing [email protected] son Center, 45 Stockton Street, benefit the Foundation of Morris Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- Hall/St. Lawrence features Luci centraljerseydance.org. Lesson Arnaz who incorporates Broad- We Will Match Our Competitors’ Prices! followed by social dance. No part- way music with fond anecdotes of SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 25 what life was like growing up with An Evening of Mindreading and games, custom dress, her parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Comedy, Tavern on the Lake, and taekwondo. Noon to Arnaz. $35 to $85. 8 p.m. 101 Main Street, Hightstown, 908- 4 p.m. 202-1322. An interactive evening World Music presented by Ted Saint James, a Faith Navratri Raas Garba Celebra- mentalist and a Plainsboro resi- Saturday Evening Wor- tion, India Foundation of Metro- dent. Joe DeLong, a comedian ship, Princeton United politan Princeton, WW-P High with R-rated humor and a 35th Methodist Church, Nas- School North, Plainsboro, 609- birthday, opens the show. Hosted sau at Vandeventer 297-7116. www.ifmpnj.org. Dance by Max Lorenzi. $10 cover and two Street, 609-924-2613. to live Indian music during the fes- drink minimum. 9 to 11 p.m. www.princetonumc.org. tival of nine nights in which the Contemporary music and goddess of Shakti is worshiped. Recycle Day service in the room ad- Garba is a traditional Indian Household Chemical and Elec- joining the sanctuary. 5 dance, lessons available. Music tronics Waste Disposal Day, p.m. by Hidden Gems. $9. Refresh- Mercer County Improvement ments available. 7 p.m. See story Authority, John T. Dempster Fire Farm Markets page 23. School, 350 Lawrence Station West Windsor Communi- Kirtan Concert, Integral Yoga of Road, Lawrence, 609-278-8067. ty Farmers’ Market, Princeton, 613 Ridge Road, Mon- www.mcia-nj.com. Aerosol cans, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, mouth Junction, 732-274-2410. household, car, and rechargeable Princeton Junction Train www.integralyogaprinceton.org. batteries, photographic chemi- Station, 609-933-4452. Russill Paul performs. Register. cals, used motor oil and oil filters, www.westwindsor- $25. 7 to 9:30 p.m. lighter fluid, propane gas tanks, farmersmarket.org. Pro- pesticides/herbicides, pool chemi- duce, bakery items, cof- Good Causes cals, paint thinner, stains and var- fee, and other foods and nishes, anti-freeze, driveway seal- flowers. West Windsor The Farmers Feast of San Gen- er, gasoline, and insect repellents. naro, Eden Institute Founda- Arts Council, West Windsor Bike Oz, Latin Style: The Yellow Brick Road by Theatre- Rain or shine. Must show proof of and Pedestrian Alliance, and Yes, tion, Tre Piani Restaurant, Forre- Mercer County residency. Visit works USA is presented in a contemporary Latin stal Village, Plainsboro, 609-394- We Can, a volunteer group that col- website for complete information. lects food for the Crisis Ministry of 3300. www.edenautismservices.- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. musical style at Kelsey Theater on Saturday, org. Benefit dinner with guest Princeton and Trenton. Sustainable October 1, at 2 and 4 p.m. celebrity and chef Dennis Malloy Passport Day Jersey workshop. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. of 101.5FM radio. Register. $125. 6 p.m. Mercer County, AAA, 2A South Health ian and winner of this year’s Amer- Street, Trenton or Katmandu, Gold Drive, Route 130, Hamilton, ican Kennel Club Humane Fund Trenton, 609-737-9128. www.- Flea Market, West Windsor- Blood Drive, American Red 609-989-6473. www.mercercoun- Award for Canine Excellence in trentonhistory.org. Rescheduled Plainsboro High School South, Cross, Central Jersey Donor Cen- ty.org. Passport applications will Therapy. $10 includes lunch. Reg- from April. Individual guided bus 346 Clarksville Road, West Wind- ter, 707 Alexander Road, West be processed on-site. Bring proof ister. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. tours of Trenton include “Janet sor, 609-799-8950. Annual benefit Windsor, 800-448-3543. www.- of U.S. citizenship (previous pass- Evanovich’s Burg” with Jim Car- to support scholarship programs, redcrossblood.org. 7 a.m. to 2 port) and proof of identity (driver’s lucci; “Coming to Trenton” with Post Prom, school clubs, mini p.m. Wellness license or state issued identifica- John Hatch; and “Seldom Seen grant programs, and PTSA activi- Nutrition and Heart Month, West tion card). Adults, $110 for 10 Spaces” with Sally Lane. $45 in- ties. New and used merchandise, Mental Health Windsor Library, 333 North Post years. Minors, $80 for five years. cludes lunch and all costs. Also, area businesses and community Road, 609-799-0462. Presented Processing fee is $25. Passport Wellness Conference, NAMI Mer- two sessions of a two-hour sight- organizations, and school clubs. by Nutrition Solutions. 11 a.m. photos will be taken for $4. Bring cer, Presbyterian Church, Law- seeing tour with Joe Teti at 10 a.m. Rain or shine. E-mail fallflea- checks or money orders. No cash renceville, 609-799-8994. www.- T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, or 1 p.m. for $20 leaves from Kat- [email protected] for informa- or credit cards. Registrations ad- namimercer.org. “Harvest of Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, mandu Restaurant, Waterfront tion. $15 vendor space. 8 a.m. to 2 vised. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hope: Pathways to Wellness” for Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. home- Park. Wear casual clothes, bring p.m. consumers, families, and the gen- .comcast.net/~todd-tieger/tc.html. bottled water and camera. Regis- Fairs & Festivals eral public. The event focuses on a Meditation in motion with by Todd ter. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. holistic approach to recovery from Comedy Korean Culturefest, Princeton Tieger. All levels. Free. 10 a.m. TuRae, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt mental illness. Tricia Baker of Korean Presbyterian Church, Plainsboro presents a workshop Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 500 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, Trenton History West Windsor, 609-987-8018. on animal-assisted therapy. Continued on following page 609-799-3400. Cooking demon- Founder of Attitudes in Reverse, Four Views of Trenton, The Con- www.catcharisingstar.com. Reg- strations, traditional Korean temporary, 176 West State ister. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Baker presents Mika, a Pomeran- 26 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 carving, and more. $10. 10 a.m. to OCTOBER 1 5 p.m. A WW-P NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE Princeton Canal Walkers, Turn- Continued from preceding page ing Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-462-5810. Three- Balancing the Brain to Solve Learning Challenges mile walk on the towpath. Bad orld-renowned chiro- ment Center. After years of right and left side (hemisphere) of Kids Stuff weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Central Jersey Chess Tourna- practic neurologist, studying childhood behavioral is- the brain. ment, New Jersey Chess, All Schools Wprofessor, clinical re- sues and helping hundreds of This condition is known as Saints’ Church, 16 All Saints’ searcher, author, and founder of children overcome these chal- Functional Disconnect Syndrome Open House, The Lewis School, Road, Princeton. www.njchess.- 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609- Brain Balance Achievement Cen- lenges, Melillo, a chiropractic (FDS). By stimulating the side of com. Open to kindergarten to 924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. ters, Dr. Robert Melillo will de- neurologist, clinical researcher, the brain that is weaker, we can eighth graders of all levels. All Open house for alternative educa- liver three presentations begin- and best-selling author of “Dis- bring the brain back into balance. players receive a medal or trophy. tion program for learning different ning Monday, October 3, on connected Kids, and Reconnect- Once the brain is balanced, be- Register online, $30; on site, $40. students with language-based E-mail [email protected] for in- learning disabilities and behav- ed Kids,” established the Brain havioral issue abate, social inter- learning difficulties related to formation. 1 to 4 p.m. ioral disorders, offering hope to Balance Program. There are now action improves, and effective dyslexia, attention deficit, and au- parents who have children with 60 Brain Balance Achievement learning is now possible. Each ditory processing. Pre-K to college For Families preparatory levels. Summer study these issues, including: Centers in the U.S. The newest child’s program is custom-de- Fall Family Fun, Terhune Or- available. 10 a.m. ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, autism, addition is located at 21 Route 31 signed based on the results of a chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609- Asperger’s syndrome and North in the Straube Center in thorough four-hour assessment, 924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.- Sports Tourette syndrome. Pennington. While the center has which evaluates the child’s sen- com. Wagon rides, corn stalk Horse Show, Princeton Show Melillo is offering these free been open since May, this is the sory/motor skills, cognitive abili- maze, adventure barn, and music. Jumping, 1315 The Great Road, lectures in conjunction with the official grand opening. ty, auditory, visual, and social in- Rain or shine. Food available. Wine Princeton, 609-924-2932. All grand opening of the Brain Bal- ADD/ADHD is the leading teraction skills and identifies tasting. “Picture Perfect at Terhune Jumper Grand Prix. 8 a.m. to 5 Orchards,” a photography exhibit, ance Center of Princeton-Pen- childhood problem throughout where the weak side of the brain. p.m. on view. Music from noon to 4 p.m. nington. the world. Last year doctors in the There is also a nutritional com- with Eco Del Sur. $5 admission. 10 Princeton Football, Princeton Melillo will present “There is United States wrote an estimated ponent to the program that helps a.m. to 5 p.m. Stadium, 609-258-3538. Colum- Hope. Brain Balance’s Non- 20 million prescriptions for Rital- identify food sensitivities that can bia. 1 p.m. Medical Approach for Children in, prescribing it for children as exacerbate the problem. Lectures with Learning and Behavioral young as four. “What is especially exciting is Football Lecture Series, Prince- Challenges Including: ADD/AD- that all children who go through ton University, Jadwin Hall A10, Sunday HD, dyslexia, Autism, Asperg- utism is another condition on the program improve and the re- 609-258-8280. princeton.edu. er’s, Tourette Syndrome and Oth- Athe rise. Ten years ago sults are measurable. It is also es- “Counterintuitive Strategies for er Neurological Disorders,” at the pecially rewarding to see children Improving Education” presented October 2 autism affected one out of every by Danny Oppenheimer, Psychol- Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, 150 children born. Today it is one gain a new level of self confi- ogy and Public Affairs. Princeton Princeton, on both Monday, Oc- out of every 100 children. In addi- dence and self mastery that will vs. Columbia football follows. 10 On Stage tober 3, at 7 p.m. and on Wednes- tion, one out of every six five- alter the course of their lives for- a.m. Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter day, October 5, at 7 p.m. On year-olds will be diagnosed with ever. I enjoy knowing that we’re Foreclosure Seminar, West Theater (Berlind), 91 University Thursday, October 6, Melillo will some type of neurological disor- not only helping the kids, but the Windsor Library, 333 North Post Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. be at Barnes & Noble on Route 1 der that affects the ability to learn whole family,” Kiechlin added. Road, 609-799-0462. Presented www.mccarter.org. Rodgers and at Market Fair for a presentation and socially interact. “One mother told me that after we by Josie Rose from Long & Foster. Hart musical. $20 and up. 2 and and book signing at 7:30 p.m. All Brain Balance’s non-medical, worked with her autistic son; Aimed for buyers of foreclosed 7:30 p.m. presentations are open to the pub- 12-week, after-school program ‘This was the first summer we properties. 1 p.m. Family Theater lic and are free of charge. RSVP for children K-12 helps children have enjoyed together as a fami- Banned Books Event, American before Friday, September 30, to overcome their learning, behav- ly.’” College of Orgonomy, Arts Snow White, Kelsey Theater, reserve a space by E-mailing: ioral, and social interaction chal- To reserve a seat for one of Dr. Council of Princeton, 102 Wither- Mercer County Community Col- [email protected] Melillo’s lectures, E-mail brain- spoon Street, Princeton, 732-821- lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, lenges. The program is based on 1144. www.orgonomy.org. West Windsor, 609-570-3333. om. Melillo’s insight that while these [email protected] “Burned but Not Forgotten: U.S. www.kelseytheatre.net. Full- “We are delighted Dr. Melillo disorders may manifest with dif- Admission is free. For informa- Government Suppression of Wil- length family musical presented is bringing his significant exper- ferent symptoms, these learning tion about the Brain Balance helm Reich’s Work” presentation by 20 Minutes to Curtain follows tise to our area,” said Dr. Vincent and behavioral challenges have Achievement Center program, focuses on Reich’s published jour- the traditional story of the Brothers Kiechlin, who studied with Melil- one underlying cause: a brain im- call 609-737-1310, or visit nals and books were burned under Grimm was written by the late Mar- lo and is the director of the Pen- www.brainbalancecenters.com. the supervision of the government balance. This is when there is an ilyn Gerold of Bucks County. $18. nington Brain Balance Achieve- in 1956. An Austrian psychiatrist, 2 p.m. electrical disconnect between the scientist, and student of Sigmund Freud, he was one of the first med- Art ical doctors to discover a mind- Art Exhibit, Stuart Country Day body connection and alternative princetoncountrydancers.org. Improvisational Dance, 5Rhy- School, 1200 Stuart Road, Good Causes ways to treat physical and emo- Old-fashioned dance for all ages thms, Jaya Yoga, 452 Bridge Princeton, 609-651-8804. www.- Red Carpet Doggie Gala, Cleve- tional illnesses. Primal scream with all dances taught. No experi- Street, Lambertville, 609-468- stuartschool.org. Opening recep- land Clinic Breast Cancer Re- and Gestalt therapy stem from his ence needed. Live music. $5. 3 to 2354. www.integrativebreath.- tion for “Dialectics: The Interplay search, Tall Cedars, 245 Sawmill work. Free. 3 to 5 p.m. 5 p.m. com. Stavros Vrahnos of Plains- of Image and Word” featuring Road, Hamilton, 609-838-7440. boro presents the five rhythms in- OutdoorAction works by Susan Rizzo and Allison Classical Music www.redcarpetdoggiegala.com. cluding flowing, staccato, chaos, Gratton. On view to November 27. Benefit organized by Anna Ra- lyrical, and stillness. No dance ex- Fall Festival, Madden Family 1 to 3 p.m. Robin Leigh Massie and Steven gnacci, a breast cancer survivor, Condy, Westminster Choir Col- perience required. Register. $15. Farms, 60 Route 518, Princeton, to bring awareness and support 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 732-297-6566. maddenfamily- Dancing lege, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut for a breast cancer vaccine. Activ- farms.com. Interactive corn maze, Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. ities for dogs include an obstacle Community Family Dance, History petting zoo, hay rides, barn yard www.rider.edu. Recital by a sopra- course, a photographer for por- Princeton Country Dancers, activities, duck races, pumpkin no and a baritone. Free. 3 p.m. traits, a clergyman for blessings, Walking Tour, Historical Society Suzanne Patterson Center, Monu- and prizes for best dressed dog. of Princeton, Bainbridge House, ment Drive, 609-924-6763. www.- Classical Series, Princeton Sym- phony Orchestra, Richardson Also, face painting, vendors, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, Auditorium, Princeton University, games, and hot dogs. Register on- 609-921-6748. www.princeton- 609-497-0020. www.princeton- line. $15 to $20. Noon to 4 p.m. history.org. Two-hour walking tour symphony.org. “Visions of Ameri- of downtown Princeton and ca” includes music by Charles Faith Princeton University includes sto- ries about the early history of Ives, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Religion and Revolution: Up- and Antonin Dvorak. Lara St. John Princeton, the founding of the Uni- dates on the Arab Spring and versity, and the American Revolu- on violin is featured. Pre-concert Summer, Nassau Presbyterian lecture at 3 p.m. $25 to $68. 4 p.m. tion. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 Church, 61 Nassau Street, p.m. Renaissance Wedding Music, Princeton, 609-924-0103. Sonnambula, Trinity Church, 33 “Overview of Middle East and For Families Mercer Street, Princeton, 609- Northern Africa” presented by Carl 924-2277. www.sonnambula.org. Brown, professor in foreign afairs Fall Family Fun, Terhune Or- “Royal Wedding: Music from His- emeritus at Princeton University. chards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609- toric Renaissance Marriages,” a 9:15 a.m. 924-2310. www.terhuneor- musical showcase composed to chards.com. Wagon rides, corn Cornel West, All Saints’ Church, stalk maze, adventure barn, and entertain guests at Renaissance 16 All Saints’ Road, Princeton, and Baroque nuptial festivities. music. Rain or shine. Food avail- 609-921-2420. www.allsaint.org. able. Wine tasting. “Picture Per- The consort of viols explores mu- Author of “Brother West: Living sic from Italy, France, England, fect at Terhune Orchards,” a pho- and Loving Out Loud” and “Race tography exhibit, on view. Music Germany, and Holland with a pro- Matters, Democracy Mat- gram of works by Monteverdi, from noon to 4 p.m. with Riverside. ters.”Topic is TBA. Free. 11:30 $5 admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jenkins, Malvezzi, Bazzano, Lully, a.m. Sweelinck, and Ives. Elizabeth Lectures Weinfeld, the ensemble’s director Wellness and founder, graduated from West Workshop, Astrological Society Windsor-Plainsboro High School Open House, Capital Health Med- of Princeton, Plainsboro Public (South) in 1998 and from Rutgers ical Center, 1 Capital Way, Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609- in 2002. She received her mas- Hopewell, 609-394-3943. capital- 924-4311. www.aspnj.org. “The ter’s degree from Oxford Universi- health.org. Sneak peek at the new Quindecile: A Minor Aspect with ty and is currently a doctorate stu- medical center with tours, activi- Major Impact” presented by Basil dent at City University of New York ties for children, refreshments, Fearrington, author of “The New where she is writing on 17th centu- givewaways, and more. See the Way to Learn Astrology” and a ry French pastoral music. Free-will inside of an operating room and professional musician. Register. donation. 8 p.m. See story page meet clinical staff members in $10 donation. 2 p.m. 24. each department. Pumpkin paint- ing, face painting, a hay ride. Free. Dorothea’s House, 120 John 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street, Princeton, 609-924-8275. www.dorotheashouse.org. Pietro SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 27 Frassica, professor of Italian at with “Motus Anima,” works by Pe- Princeton University, presents his ter Arakawa and Rita Herzfeld in- new book “Her Maestro’s Echo: cluding paintings, prints, and col- Happy First Birthday to the Arts Pirandello and the Actress Who lage works by both artists. Conquered Broadway in One Arakawa, a graduate of Rutgers, est Windsor Arts Coun- teers in 2005 she stepped up and Evening.” His book, “Caro Mae- earned both his bachelor’s and cil is celebrating its was elected vice president in stro,” published in 1994, is a trans- master’s degrees in fine arts. Wfirst birthday at the 2006. When she was asked what lation of letters from Pirandello to Herzfeld graduated from Rutgers West Windsor Arts Center on her art is she told the arts council actress Marta Abba. His latest and continues her art studies at Saturday, September 24. The that she was a voyeur. At a later book sheds light on Abba as an ac- the School of Visual Arts and City event features visual and perfor- event one of the artists said to her, tress and her sexuality. Some of College. 7 p.m. mance arts, instruction in jewelry “You’re not a voyeur; you’re an the excerpts will be dramatized by actors Meghan Duffy and Ric Live Music making and silk screening in the enabler and we love people like Randig. Mimi Gisolfi directs. Free. classroom, and interactive arts you because you make it possible Scott Langdon, It’s a Grind Cof- outside. Birthday cupcakes will for us to do art.” Bring a refreshment to share in the fee House, 7 Schalks Crossing reception following the presenta- Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. be served. There is also a ribbon- Volunteers spent many hours tion. 5 p.m. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic pop cutting for the new bike racks proving to the township what the originals. 8 to 10 p.m. scheduled for 1:45 p.m. arts council could do without a OutdoorAction Lisa Weil, a West Windsor res- building and were at the West Fall Festival, Madden Family Faith ident since 1997, was elected Windsor Farmers’ Market every Arts Center Turns One: Farms, 60 Route 518, Princeton, Stone Lectures: Justice as a president of the organization in Saturday to promote the organi- Lisa Weil of West 732-297-6566. maddenfamily- Virtue, Princeton Theological August. “I believe in the arts,” she zation. Weil is happy that they are farms.com. Interactive corn maze, Windsor, the new presi- Seminary, Mackay Campus Cen- says. “The arts center is part of the in their own building for perfor- petting zoo, hay rides, barn yard ter, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.- dent of the West Wind- activities, duck races, pumpkin soul of West Windsor and I would mances, exhibits, and classes. “It edu. “Introduction” presented by like to make people more aware has been an incredible journey sor Arts Council. carving, and more. $10. 10 a.m. to Jean Porter, professor of theology 5 p.m. at Notre Dame University. 7 p.m. of the arts council.” helping the West Windsor Arts Weil, born in New Jersey, Council evolve from an arts coun- she says. “Notably this fall season Schools Health spent her early years in Florence, cil without walls to one with includes Bollywood High and Open House, Peddie School, 201 Blood Drive, American Red Italy, and New York City. Italian walls, doors, etc., while growing ‘Antigone’ performed by Shake- South Main Street, Hightstown, Cross, Princeton University, Frist was her language and she is still as a volunteer-based community speare ’70, as well as a film se- 609-944-7501. www.peddie.org. Center, Washington Road, 800- fluent. Her mother and brother organization,” says Weil. “If it ries, open mic nights, and Sunday Admission panel presentation and 733-2767. www.redcrossblood.- paint in oil and her father is a pi- wasn’t for volunteers and funding Sampler Series.” campus tours. Grades 9 to 12, co- org. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ed, boarding and day, post-gradu- anist. Her mother, 80, still drives there would be no arts center. — Lynn Miller ate. Register. 1 p.m. Blood Drive, American Red to work every day in the family There are only four paid part-time Cross, Princeton University, Frist textile business. “I grew up with positions.” (Eduardo Garcia, First Birthday Celebration, Sports Center, Washington Road, 800- textiles, color, and design,” says Kaye Kalawar, and Corinna and West Windsor Arts Council, 733-2767. www.redcrossblood.- Weil. “I’m in awe of musicians, Peter Bisgaier). 952 Alexander Road, West Horse Show, Princeton Show org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jumping, 1315 The Great Road, vocalists, actors, and artists.” Karen Schoenitz of West Wind- Windsor. Saturday, September Princeton, 609-924-2932. All Monthly Meeting, Compassion- After working in technology sor was also elected to the board. A 24, 2 to 4 p.m. Sample classes in Jumper Grand Prix. 8 a.m. to 5 ate Friends, Capital Health Sys- and global strategy for Bristol- visual artist and nonprofit/arts collage, weaving, jewelry, or silk p.m. tem, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Myers Squibb for 25 years, she management professional, she has painting. Participate in family Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. left the corporate world and be- close to 10 years of development friendly painting and drawing ac- Sports for Causes www.tcfmercer.org. Support to as- tivities. Demonstrations of yoga, sist families toward the positive gan a new life as a sales associate experience within arts organiza- Walk for PKD, PKD Foundation, resolution of grief following the with Gloria Nilson Realtors. It tions and institutions of higher ed- Bollywood, hip hop, and swing Mercer County Park, West Wind- death of a child of any age. 7:30 was also about the time of a di- ucation. Officers re-elected for dance. Relate poetry to poems. sor, 609-924-8230. www.- p.m. vorce and she wanted to reinvent new terms include Ruth Kusner Listen to a storyteller. Visit pkdcure.org. Polycystic kidney “Global Rhythms” art exhibit. disease is a genetic disease that herself. “I liked the Princeton Potts, Paul Cerna, Diane Ciccone, causes cysts to grow in the kid- Wellness area and liked where I lived,” she Ilene Dube, all residents of West Refreshments include birthday neys, leading to kidney failure. Moving On After Moving In, says. “The change gave me more Windsor, and Jeff Tryon of Ewing. cupcakes and lemonade. 609- Register by E-mail to [email protected] Princeton United Methodist time to volunteer.” “The upcoming season pro- 716-1931. www.westwindsor- com. 10 a.m. Church, Nassau at Vandeventer arts.org. Street, 609-924-2613. www.- When she heard that the arts mises a wealth of classes, perfor- princetonumc.org. Weekly study council was looking for volun- mances, and special programs,” group for women designed to help Monday in the process of letting go, starting stown Road, West Windsor, 609- North Girls Volleyball. At Bridge- brary, Darrah Lane, 609-882- over, and moving ahead with life 716-8771. www.groversmillcof- water-Raritan. 4:15 p.m. 9246. www.delawarevalleypoets.- after a move. Classes include fee.com. Drop in for soups, sand- com. Bring 10 copies of your po- October 3 videos, reading, and a discussion. South Boys/Girls Cross Country. wiches, desserts, tea, coffee and At Hightstown. 4:15 p.m. em. Free. 7:30 p.m. Presented by Cheryl Mart, a regis- conversation. Register at tered nurse who relocated to the http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. Municipal Meetings Princeton area last year. Register. On Stage Live Music Public Meeting, West Windsor Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. For Seniors Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Township Council, Municipal Theater (Berlind), 91 University Coffee House, 335 Princeton Building, 609-799-2400. www.- Lectures Movie, West Windsor Senior Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Center, 271 Clarksville Road, 609-716-8771. www.groversmill- westwindsornj.org. 7 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School, mccarter.org. Rodgers and Hart West Windsor, 609-799-9068. musical. $20 and up. 7:30 p.m. coffee.com. 7 p.m. School Sports Princeton University, Robertson Screening of “Taking Chance.” 1 Hall, Dodds, 609-258-2943. p.m. Pop Music For WW-P school sports infor- www.princeton.edu. “Iran’s Nu- Film clear Program: Should Diplomacy Center for African American Barbershop Chorus, Princeton mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Be Given a Chance?” presented Sports for Causes Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Studies, Princeton University, by Thomas R. Pickering, former Zumbathon, Mercer County Col- McCormick Hall 106, 609-258- Library, 9 Van Doren Street, North Field Hockey. At Hight- U.S. ambassador to the United lege, Gym, 1200 Old Trenton 5000. www.princeton.edu. Plainsboro, 609-799-8218. www.- stown. 4 p.m. Nations. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Road, West Windsor, 609-586- Screening of “Thunderbolt” by princetongardenstatesmen.com. 4800. www.mccc.edu. Dance to Tunde Kelani, Nigeria, 2000. Post Men of all ages and experience North Girls Tennis. At Steinert. 4 Socrates Cafe, West Windsor Li- your health to benefit American Di- levels are invited to sing in four- p.m. brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- screen discussion hosted by abetes Association. “You don’t Wendy Laura Belcher. 7:30 p.m. part harmony. The non-profit orga- 799-0462. Ask questions, listen, have to be a salsa dancer to enjoy nization presents at numerous South Field Hockey. At Notting- raise challenges, and more. 7 ham. 4 p.m. zumba,” says Helen Tanzini, one charities. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. p.m. of the many instructors. Wear Art South Girls Tennis. Allentown. 4 sneakers. Water will be provided. Memory and the Work of Art, p.m. Faith Politics $5 donation. Noon to 1 p.m. Princeton University, Princeton North Girls Volleyball. At Law- campus, Richardson Auditorium, Stone Lectures: Justice as a Center for the Study of Religion, Virtue, Princeton Theological renceville. 4:15 p.m. Princeton University, Guyot 10, 609-258-3788. Neurologist Oliver Sachs, a visiting professor in the Seminary, Mackay Campus Cen- 609-258-2943. www.princeton.- ter, 609-497-7963. ptsem.edu. Art edu. “Making Chastity Sexy: The Tuesday humanities. Part of the collabora- tive investigation into the arts and “Dispositions of the Will” present- Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Rhetoric of Evangelical Absti- cultural memory on the 10th an- ed by Jean Porter, professor of Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609- nence Campaigns” presented by October 4 niversary of 9/11. 5 p.m. theology at Notre Dame University 924-7206. www.chapinschool.- Christine Gardner, Wheaton Col- at 3 p.m. “Natural Justice” at 7 p.m. org. First day for “Sand and Wa- lege. While focusing on the United 3 p.m. ter,” an exhibit of photography by States, her study also includes a Literati comparative dimension by exam- School Sports Charles Gross, a neuroscientist. Poetry Workshop, Delaware Val- Continued on following page He began his serious photography ining the export to sub-Saharan For WW-P school sports infor- ley Poets, Lawrence Public Li- in China where he was influenced Africa. 4:30 p.m. mation, call the hotline: 609-716- by Chinese landscape paintings. 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. On view through October 28. ADD, ADHD, and More North Boys Soccer. At Hight- E Opening reception is Wednesday, Information Session, Brain Bal- njoy the ambiance stown. 4 p.m. October 5, 5 to 7 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to ance, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer and experience a touch 4:30 p.m. Square, Princeton, 609-737-1310. North Girls Soccer. Hightstown. 4 of Thailand with our authentic, p.m. Plainsboro Artists’ Group, www.brainbalancecenters.com. fine Thai cuisine in a calming, Presentation about a non-medical Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van North Girls Tennis. Hamilton beautiful atmosphere. Doren Street, 609-275-2897. approach to working with children West. 4 p.m. with autism, asperger’s, dyslexia, www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Semi-private party room seats up Tourettes, ADD, or ADHD by Dr. South Boys Soccer. Notre Dame. Painters, sculptors, mixed media 4 p.m. to 45 persons. Open for lunch artists, and photographers meet to Robert Melillo, the director of Brain & dinner Sunday through Saturday. exchange ideas and connect with Balance Achievement Centers. South Girls Tennis. Princeton. 4 Please call for hours. each other. 6:30 p.m. Register. 7 to 9 p.m. See story p.m. 1041 Washington Boulevard page 26. The Shoppes at Foxmoor Art Exhibit, Gallery at Mercer North Boys/Girls Cross Country. County College, Communica- Singles Nottingham. 4:15 p.m. Robbinsville, NJ 08691 tions Center, West Windsor, 609- GPS use ‘Washington Twp’ Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- North Boys/Girls Cross Country. 586-4800, ext. 3589. www.mccc.- Nottingham. 4:15 p.m. 609-3371-99600 edu. Gallery talk in conjunction fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- www.ploysiamthaicuisine.com 28 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 In Town gram in both daytime and evening programs at 42 Riva Avenue, Prince of Peace Lutheran South Brunswick. Master garden- Church offers an inaugural gath- Opportunities ers are community volunteers, ering of the Greater Princeton Bib- trained in earth-friendly gardening lical Storytelling Guild on Satur- and environmental principles. day, September 24, at 10 a.m., at For The Young Playhouse Acting Academy in is on age-appropriate topics and Classes meet weekly through April 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Brunswick (seven minutes specialized concerns such as and students create and care for a West Windsor. The guild is open to Mrs. G. TV & Appliances from downtown Cranbury) offers a school, work, relationship, sub- large demonstration vegetable and all individuals interested in learn- seeks artists in grades 6 to 12 to new class for teens who have al- stance abuse, and more. Visit herb garden. $425 includes sup- ing, practicing, or listening to bibli- support breast cancer awareness in ready taken “Enter Acting,” on www.princetonhouse.org or call plies and materials. Register by cal storytelling. Paul Lutz, pastor “Paint Our Fridge Pink,” a refriger- Wednesdays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. 732-729-3636 to information. Friday, September 30. Visit www.- of the church; Wes Cain, pastor of ator decorating contest. The top Training focuses on the Sanford co.middlesex.nj.us/extension- Elisdale United Methodist Church three entries will be invited to paint Meisner technique. Visit www.- Call for Plays services or call 732-398-5262. in Allentown; and Jessicah Cain, a their design on retired refrigerators playhouseactingacademy.org or student at the Lutheran Theologi- and meet graffiti artist Leon Rain- call Gerry Appel at 732-353-6186. Lawrence Library calls for bow. The grand prize winner re- play submissions for its fourth an- Restaurant Week cal Seminary of Philadelphia will HindiUSA presents Hindi ceives $150 savings bond and Mrs. nual One Act Play Festival on Trenton Visitors Center offers lead the group. Contact Lutz at classes every Friday from 7 to 8 G will give a matching donation for Monday, April 23. Submit works Trenton annual restaurant week [email protected] or call 609- p.m. at Lawrence Middle School, every voter entry up to $500 to Su- of staged reading, 10 minutes in through Sunday, September 25. 799-1753 for information. 2455 Princeton Pike, Lawrence- san G. Komen of Central/South length, for up to five characters. Lunches are $19 or less, and din- Kelsey Players has auditions ville. Classes are taught in eight Jersey. Visit www.mrsgs.com or The plays chosen will be staged by ners are $35 or less. Visit www.- for “‘Twas the Night Before levels for ages 5 to 16. $225 in- call 609-882-1444 for information area actors and directors at the li- dinoutnj.com for a complete list of Christmas” on Saturday Septem- cludes books and materials. Visit and entry form. brary. Deadline is Sunday, Decem- restaurants. ber 24, 12:35 to 5 p.m.; and Sun- www.hindiusa.org or call 609- ber 11. E-mail as a word document Local Talk Community Foun- day, 2:30 to 5 p.m. at Kelsey The- 584-1858. attachment to [email protected] or dation has its second annual high ater at Mercer College, West bring to the library’s reference Tennis Anyone? school public speaking scholarship Monroe Library offers a five- Windsor. Prepare a short mono- desk. Include two title pages, one South Brunswick Community contest on Saturday, October 22, week session of art classes for ages logue or Christmas poem (no with the play title only and the oth- Education offers a tennis program 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Robert Treat 9 to 12 beginning Saturday, Octo- longer than 1 minute), bring sheet er with play title, name, address, for children from ages four and up, Hotel, 50 Park Place, Newark. All ber 15, 10 a.m. to noon, using a va- music for a song, preferably phone, and E-mail of author. The beginning Saturday, September finalists receive a $100 cash card riety of media. $30 includes all ma- Christmas carols; be prepared to playwright’s name should not ap- 24. All levels are welcome. Parents with first place receiving $3,000; terials. Visit www.monroetwp- dance, and bring resume and photo. pear in the script. Call Ann Kerr at may take lessons on the same time second place $2,000; and third library.org or call 732-521-5000. Contact Amy at [email protected] 609-989-6922 for information. as their children on adjacent tennis edu or call 609-570-3581 for ap- place $1,000. Call 973-678-2582 courts. Call Deanna Myers at 732- for information. Audition pointment. Call for a House 297-7800, ext. 3159 for informa- Central Jersey Field Hockey Somerset Valley Players has tion. Disaster Recovery offers a field hockey program for auditions for “A Christmas Carol” Junior League of Princeton is boys and girls, ages 7 to 14, on Sat- on Monday, September 26, and still on the search for the perfect Federal Emergency Manage- Arts Grants urday evenings in September and Tuesday, September 27, at 7:30 2012 designer showcase. The ideal ment Agency (FEMA) opened a October. Sessions are at Princeton p.m., 689 Amwell Road, Hillsbor- residence has 25 or more design Young Audiences New Jersey Disaster Recovery Center at Mer- Day School. $125 includes a mem- ough. Seeking an adult ensemble spaces, ample parking options, and and Target offer arts education cer College in the fine arts building bership in USA Field Hockey. Vis- cast with several roles for high generous grounds that can be trans- grants up to $10,000 to preschools, to assist residents and businesses it kidsfieldhockey.com for infor- school and college-age students. formed by interior and landscape de- elementary, and middle schools in whose properties were damaged by mation and registration. Actors with musical ability should signers to become an elegant show New Jersey. Deadline is Monday, Hurricane Irene. The site will oper- be prepared to play piano, violin, or place of beauty and style. Proceeds October 3. Grant recipients will Har Sinai Temple offers week- ate seven days a week from 8 a.m. guitar. Also need a run crew, espe- from the showcase provide funding work with Young Audiences’ staff ly “I’ve Got Rhythm” classes for to 6 p.m. Bring a list of materials or cially props, and load in and out for the organization’s projects in- and their roster of more than 300 ages 6 to 14 months beginning goods lost or damaged as a result of help. Visit www.svptheatre.org or clude Rockets (Raising Our Chil- professional teaching artists to Wednesday, October 5. $135 for the flood. Services offered include call 908-369-7469. dren’s Knowledge by Educating plan high-quality arts program- guidance regarding disaster recov- 11 sessions at 2421 Pennington Through Science). Contact Minda ming tailed for their schools’ ery, clarification of written corre- Road, Hopewell. Winter and Alena at 917-573-6748 or ma.jo- unique needs. Visit www.yanj.org spondence, housing assistance and spring sessions are also available. Health [email protected] for information. or call 866-500-9265 for informa- rental resource information, and Call Magda Reyes at 609-730- Princeton House Behavioral tion and application. more. Register online at www.- 8100 for information. Health has a new program for Master Gardeners fema.gov or call 800-621-3362. young adults ages 18 to mid-20s, seeking behavioral health or sub- Middlesex County Agricul- stance abuse treatment. The focus ture offers a master gardener pro-

ents, raising children, teens, ad- 1600. www.danceforpd.org. Dancing History dictions, illness, and fear of aging. Dancers who trained with the Mark OCTOBER 4 All men are expected to commit to Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- Guided Tour, Drumthwacket confidentiality. Call for location. Parkinson Group collaborate with try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Continued from preceding page Free. 7 to 9 p.m. DanceVision and Parkinson Al- Center, Monument Drive, 609- Princeton, 609-683-0057. www.- liance to present a movement 924-6763. www.princetoncoun- drumthwacket.org. New Jersey Kids Stuff Sports for Causes class for people with Parkinson’s trydancers.org. Instruction fol- governor’s official residence. Reg- disease and their caregivers. Reg- lowed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 ister. $5 donation. Call for group Read & Pick Program, Terhune Golf Classic, Mercer County Col- p.m. tours. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, lege, Mercer Oaks Golf Course, ister. $10; $15 with a caregiver, 609-924-2310. terhuneorchards.- West Windsor, 609-570-3740. spouse, or partner. 1 to 2:15 p.m. Jazz & Blues Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, com. “Mini Pumpkins” combines www.mccc.edu. Lunch, shotgun 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, hands-on farm activity and a story start, skill prizes, scramble format, On Stage SF Jazz Collective, McCarter 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. for ages preschool to eight. Regis- and awards reception. $200 bene- Ten Cents a Dance, McCarter Theater (Matthews), 91 Universi- Tour the restored mansion, gal- ter. $7 includes mini gourds to fits the student athlete scholarship Theater (Berlind), 91 University ty Place, Princeton, 609-258- leries, and gardens before or after take home. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. fund. Awards dinner only, $100. 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Reception tion for “Inscape,” recent gouache for men’s suits, ties, and shirts for for pizza. 6 to 8 p.m. follows in the university art muse- paintings by Thomas George, a men in need of interview and um. Free. 6 p.m. School Sports Princeton resident. Co-organized workplace-appropriate apparel. ADD, ADHD, and More by Princeton Area Community Information about free work-readi- Information Session, Brain Bal- College Financial Planning, For WW-P school sports infor- ness classes, job searches, com- West Windsor Library, 333 North Foundation. Proceeds benefit the ance, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Thomas George Fund, which pro- puter literacy, parenting, and GED Square, Pirnceton, 609-737- Post Road, 609-799-0462. Pre- preparation classes. 4 to 8 p.m. sented by Innovative College 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. vides grants to emerging artists. 1310. www.brainbalancecenters.- George’s art career has spanned Funding Solutions. 6 p.m. North Field Hockey. Princeton. 4 20th Anniversary Celebration, com. Presentation about a non- six decades and his works are in p.m. Princeton Area Community medical approach to working with Schools Guggenheim Museum, the Muse- Foundation, Greenacres Country children with autism, asperger’s, North Girls Tennis. Lawrence. 4 um of Modern Art, Whitney Muse- Club, Lawrenceville, 609-219- dyslexia, Tourettes, ADD, or AD- Coffee and Tour, Stuart Country p.m. um, Brooklyn Museum, and the 1800. www.pacf.org. Register. HD by Dr. Robert Melillo, the direc- Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Tate Gallery in London. On view to $20 and up. 5 p.m. tor of Brain Balance Achievement Princeton, 609-651-8804. www.- South Field Hockey. Hightstown. 4 p.m. October 22. 3 to 5 p.m. Centers. Register. 7 to 9 p.m. See stuartschool.org. Co-ed pre story page 26. school and junior kindergarten. South Girls Tennis. At Hight- Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Faith Register. 8:30 a.m. stown. 4 p.m. Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609- Stone Lectures: Justice as a 924-7206. www.chapinschool.- Virtue, Princeton Theological Socials For Men Only South Girls Volleyball. East org. Opening reception for “Sand Seminary, Mackay Campus Cen- Meeting, Outer Circle Ski Club, Brunswick. 5:15 p.m. and Water,” an exhibit of photog- ter, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.- Princeton Meadows Country Men’s Circle, West Windsor, 609- raphy by Charles Gross, a neuro- edu. “Sins Against Justice” pre- Club, Plainsboro, 609-721-4358. 933-4280. Share, listen, and sup- Dance scientist. He began his serious sented by Jean Porter, professor www.outercircleskiclub.org. Open port other men and yourself. Talk Dance for People with Parkin- photography in China where he of theology at Notre Dame Univer- to adults interested in ski trips, about relationship, no relation- son’s Disease, DanceVision, was influenced by Chinese land- sity at 3 p.m. 7 p.m. hikes, picnics, and game nights. ship, separation, divorce, sex, no Forrestal Village, 116 Rocking- scape paintings. On view through New members welcome. 8 p.m. sex, money, job, no job, aging par- ham Row, Plainsboro, 609-514- October 28. 5 to 7 p.m. SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 29 From The Police Blotter Whole Foods Lab, West Windsor EMS, medics south for erratic driving and was vealed that Maynard-Mahon was House Burglaries. A South from Robert Wood Johnson, and found to be intoxicated. wanted on warrants out of Lane home was burglarized on medics from Capital Health Sys- Robbery Arrest Dana A. Swainson, 26, of Ewing Lawrence Township and Sea Isle September 10 between 3 and 9 p.m. tem. was arrested September 17 on a City. She was also found to be in Someone entered the house by un- wo Trenton men were arrested Spray Paint Vandalism. A drunk driving charge. Swainson possession of Xanax without a pre- known means and stole several TSeptember 12 in connection Public Service Electric & Gas util- was stopped on Route 1 for speed- scription. thousand dollars in cash. Golia, police said was also with a robbery at the Whole Foods ity box on Krebs Road was sprayed ing, police said, and was found to A Conover Road resident was wanted on outstanding warrants, supermarket in the Windsor Green with black paint overnight Septem- be intoxicated. He was also the victim of a break-in on Septem- but did not list the issuing entities. shopping center. The two are also ber 9 and September 10. charged with driving with a sus- ber 3. Police said someone used He was processed and released. suspected in a string of similar rob- pended license, uninsured driving, force to enter the victim’s home A bus stop shelter on Scotts Cor- The third individual was not beries that have been committed in and making an unsafe lane change. sometime between 6:30 and 10 ner Road was vandalized between charged. the Mercer County area, authori- p.m. and stole a television, phone, September 1 and 20. Someone Candace E. Morabito, 29, of Maynard-Mahon was turned ties said. and other electronics valued at painted the shelter, located near Franklin Park was arrested on Sep- over to the custody of Lawrence According to Lt. Robert Garafa- $3,400. lo, Robert McClain, 43, of Trenton Franklin Drive, with yellow spray tember 18 on a drunk driving Township Police. paint. Damage was estimated by charge. Police said Morabito was Carnegie Center Thefts. A entered the store and asked a Michael S. Foreman, 28, of Lau- police at $100. stopped on Route 1 north for 2002 Acura owned by a Mor- cashier for change. When the regis- rel Spring was arrested September speeding and was found to be in- risville, PA, resident was stolen ter was opened, McClain lunged Text Harassment. A resident 3 on drug and paraphernalia pos- toxicated. from the lot at 506 Carnegie Center over the counter and attempted to of Ashford Drive said he received a session charges. Police said Fore- on September 2. The car, which grab cash from it. harassing text message from an ex- Stopped for a broken license man was stopped on Route 1 north was stolen between 8:30 a.m. and The cashier thwarted the theft friend on September 6. Complaints plate light and found to be intoxi- at Meadow Road for tailgating and 4:10 p.m., was valued at $6,000. by slamming the register drawer were not signed against the person cated was Sanket A. Phadke, police a passenger not wearing a seat belt. several times on McClain’s fingers sending the message, a West said. The 26-year-old resident of A search of the car revealed Fore- On the same day, also at 506 until he pulled his hand away and Windsor resident. Granada Hills, CA, was driving on man to be in possession of under 50 Carnegie Center, between 1:30 and fled from the store, said Lt. Garafa- George Davison Road when the ar- grams of marijuana and a glass 4:15 p.m., a bicycle rack was stolen lo. Trespass Arrest. Jose Mendez, 47, of Quail Ridge Drive was ar- rest occurred. marijuana pipe. from the back of a Bordentown res- McClain then fled from the ident’s 1999 Honda Accord. The rested September 12 on a trespass- East Windsor resident Leanne Burglary & Theft Arrest. Ma- scene in a black 2004 Toyota Cam- rack was valued at $500. ry driven by Adolph Jordan, 57, of ing charge. Police said they were Paffrath, 23, was arrested Septem- ciej Pawlowski, 29, of Lawrence Trenton, according to Lt. Garafalo. dispatched to Hunters Glen to in- ber 20 on a drunk driving charge. Township was arrested September Auto Vandalism. A resident of The two men were apprehended by vestigate a report of a suspicious Paffrath was stopped on Plains- 13 and charged with the burglary of Ivyland, PA, was the victim of van- police a short time later and person and found Mendez on the boro Road for inoperative lamps an Ellsworth Drive home. dalism to his car on September 9. charged with robbery. property. He was charged with and was found to be intoxicated. Officer Jason Jones said he was Someone spray painted and threw Both men were sent to the Mer- trespassing after he could not pro- Other charges included DWI with a dispatched to the home to investi- dirt on the victim’s silver 2008 cer County Jail — McClain on vide, “a legitimate business or so- minor passenger and failure to gate a report of an activated burglar Lexus, which was parked in the lot $100,000 bail, and Jordan on cial purpose” for being on the prop- maintain lamps. alarm and found Pawlowski walk- at 102 Carnegie Center. erty, police said. $50,000 bail. ing down the driveway to a green Underage DWI. Robert Jason Plants Pilfered. Two potted West Windsor Jeep. The man told the officer that Krug, 19, of West Windsor was ar- he had returned to the home to re- Plainsboro plants were stolen from a Fox Run Drug Arrests. Michelle May- rested September 10 on a drunk Drive resident’s patio between trieve power washing equipment driving charge. Police said Krug Hazmat Incident. High School nard-Mahon, 22, of Yardville was from a job he had performed there 4:30 p.m. on September 10 and arrested September 16 on a drug was stopped for running a red light North was evacuated and a teacher 8:20 a.m. on September 11. The and entered through a garage door. at the intersection of Princeton- had to be decontaminated after an possession charge. Officer Frank Police said that they searched plants were valued at $20. Sabatino said he was on patrol in Hightstown and Alexander roads incident in a chemistry lab on Sep- Pawlowski’s Jeep and found jew- and was found to be intoxicated. tember 13. DWI Arrests. Warren J. Clark, Mercer County Park after hours elry. The resident was contacted According to police, the teacher 47, of Quail Ridge Drive was ar- when he discovered an unoccupied and told police that Pawlowski had DWI Arrests. Ryan A. Giber- accidentally caused a chemical va- rested September 11 on a drunk car in the lot near the Casperson no reason to be inside the home and son, 25, of Seaside Park was arrest- por that irritated his eyes during the driving charge. Police said Clark Rowing Center. identified the jewelry as belonging ed September 17 on a drunk dri- cleanup following a lesson. The was stopped on Quail Ridge Drive An investigation of a nearby to them. ving charge. Giberson was deter- Middlesex County Hazmat Team for not stopping before making a wooded area yielded Maynard- Pawlowski’s vehicle was seized mined to be intoxicated after being and Plainsboro Fire Department right on red and erratic driving on Mahon, Justin David Golia, 26, of and he was released on $25,000 found asleep behind the wheel of were called to the scene to investi- Scotts Corner Road. He was found Roebling, and a third unidentified bail. his Volvo in the center lane of gate. The school was evacuated as to be intoxicated, said police, and individual. A computer check re- Route 1 north. a precaution and the chemistry lab also charged with DWI in a school was decontaminated. zone and failure to maintain lane The teacher was also decontam- control. inated and transported to Robert Eva M. Frank, 40, of Franklin Wood Johnson Hospital in New Park was charged with drunk dri- Brunswick for treatment. ving on September 10. Police said Other emergency responders Frank was stopped on Route 1 were the Princeton Plasma Physics

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Rodgers and up. 9:15 p.m. Hart musical. $20 and up. 7:30 p.m. Continued on page 31 30 THE NEWS SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Jackie Watson Uses Her Viola in Her ‘Day’ and ‘Night’ Jobs by Euna Kwon Brossman This Plainsboro resident teaches music ackie Watson is a woman who lives in two different musical by day and performs with the Princeton Jworlds. By day she is an instru- mental music instructor at Mill- Symphony Orchestra by night stone River School in the West Windsor-Plainsboro School Dis- chestra at High School North; and With the dream of becoming a trict. “It’s all about teaching kids Hanfang Zhang, a string teacher at music teacher, she went to Dou- about getting a good bow hold, sit- CMS, also performs in many quar- glass College, intending to major ting up straight, and getting along tets with Watson in addition to her in music, and continued her studies with their stand partner,” she says. duties with the Princeton Sympho- with a private teacher in Princeton. Evenings and weekends, not unlike ny Orchestra. In college she shifted her focus a superhero who sheds street “This school district has incred- from the violin to viola. “I started clothes to morph into another pow- ible musicians who serve as teach- fooling around with it, and I ab- er, Watson dons her concert wear ers, and watching them perform solutely loved it. I met Jerry and enters the world of Mahler, gives students the opportunity to Horner, the man who would be- Beethoven, and Brahms as a violist see where music can take them, as a come my teacher. He was principal with the Princeton Symphony Or- career and something they will violist of the Pittsburgh Sympho- chestra, greater Princeton’s only love for the rest of their lives,” says ny. I quit school and followed him resident professional orchestra. Watson. “Nurturing a love of mu- to Pittsburgh to study with him. I “I love the connection between sic in children is just a part of teach- practiced the viola six to eight being a performing musician and ing them how to play an instru- hours a day.” being able to convey the level of ment, and having teachers as musi- It was at Northern Illinois Uni- commitment and passion that re- cal role models gives children an versity in the early 1980s that she quires to young students,” says understanding and vision of what finally earned her bachelors of mu- Watson. “I play with fantastic mu- they can achieve.” sic in performance. Along the way, sicians. I learn from them and from Watson says there is a great deal she met a fellow musician, a vio- my conductor, and I’m able to give of carryover from her life as a per- list, who would become her first back to my students an enthusiasm former to her life as a teacher, espe- husband, and they traveled to Eu- that I might not have had had I not cially when it comes to the disci- rope together. “We both got a job in been performing. And when I’m Holland playing in an opera or- with the children, every year it’s chestra. We traveled all over the new. I get to see music through ‘When I tell them about country and to parts of Germany their young eyes, and it’s very in- my professional life, my and Luxembourg, playing opera spiring. I really do have the best of students seem to listen everywhere. It was a great experi- both worlds.” ence, playing music, traveling, and The PSO offers award-winning more than usual. They experiencing the world.” orchestral, pops, and chamber mu- come to my concerts. It’s In the 1990s, she played with the sic programs, as well as education- Meridian String Quartet in New al lectures and other events. On great because we are all in the same boat.’ York City, which gave her the op- Saturday, October 1, the orchestra portunity to perform at Carnegie is teaming up with the Princeton Hall many times. “You know that University Art Museum to present pline of learning something new joke about how to get to Carnegie a Festival of Music and Art. One of and practicing it over and over Hall, practice, practice practice — the main attractions will be PSO’s again. and with all that practicing, I was first-ever family concert, taking “When children have to learn a finally playing at Carnegie Hall. place at Richardson Auditorium at new piece of music, sometimes My parents came, and it was very 2:30 p.m. they may feel overwhelmed. They moving. My dad used to take me to A kid-friendly introduction to look at me and say, ‘I will never be my lessons and carry my violin live orchestral music that is sophis- able to play that.’ And I tell them, case. At Carnegie Hall, he sat in the ticated enough for adults to enjoy ‘Don’t you think I get frustrated audience and wept. It was such a as well, the program is based on too? But I get through it the same great moment for them and for me. PSO’s first classical series concert way the way you do, one note at a I carry in my case every day a pic- of the season, Visions of America, time.’ And then their eyes get huge. ture of my parents next to me in which takes place on Sunday, Oc- When I tell them about my profes- front of Carnegie Hall.” tober 2, also at Richardson. The sional life, they seem to listen more Watson joined the Princeton family concert will open with than usual when I teach. They love Symphony Orchestra in the early Aaron Copland’s “Hoedown” that. They come to my concerts. 1990s. “I feel honored to be in that from “Rodeo,” Charles Ives’ It’s a great sharing we can do be- orchestra; my colleagues are in- “Variations on ‘America,’” selec- cause we are all in the same boat.” credible. As a musician, every once tions from Dvorak’s “New World in a while, the stars align perfectly. Symphony,” and John Philip atson was born and raised in Some magic happens, reality Sousa’s famous march tune, “Stars WTrenton and started playing shifts, and everybody is on the and Stripes Forever.” the violin through the Trenton same page. It’s the most magic mo- The family concert is part of the school system’s music program, at ment, and that’s what feeds me and The Big Decision: Jackie Watson on ‘instrument Festival of Music and Art, co-pre- the same age most of her students can get me through the entire year.” sented with the Princeton Univer- fitting’day at Millstone River School with Aditya begin, in the fourth grade. She took She has the highest praise for Patil, top, of Plainsboro; middle, Prital Joshi, left, sity Art Museum, noon to 5 p.m. on private lessons at Trenton State Rossen Milanov, the PSO’s con- the same day. Before and after the (now the College of New Jersey) ductor. “Rossen is very good at im- and Rasali Kodikara of Plainsboro; and bottom, with concert, families can explore the while serving as the concertmaster agery when he’s conveying how he Smriti Srikanth of Plainsboro, Haley Dave of Plains- museum’s vast American art col- for the Trenton High School or- wants us to play something so I boro, Tiffany Chai of Plainsboro, and Minha Choi of lections in a scavenger hunt and chestra and playing second chair in borrow some of his images. He’ll West Windsor. create their own art. the New Jersey All State Orches- make you imagine how you are to Watson will be joined on stage feel a phrase, and I’ll use that im- tra. In high school, she won the gramming, including stories about conduct my fifth grade orchestra.” by three of her fellow music teach- agery with my students in guiding prestigious Evelyn B. Stokes com- the performing arts at the schools. Watson quotes the words of one ers from the WW-P school district them to play.” petition for violin. “The prize mon- They have a daughter, Anya, a 17- of her fellow PSO members, flutist who are also PSO members. Mary In the fall of 2005 Watson start- ey I won bought me my first car,” year-old senior at High School Mary Schmidt, who teaches at Schmidt, who teaches at Commu- ed teaching fourth and fifth grade she says. “I really needed that car to North. She is a talented photogra- Community Middle School. “Mary nity Middle School, is a flutist; string players and conducting the drive to all of my many rehearsals.” pher and is interested in the visual says she never stops growing as a John Enz, a cellist, leads the or- advanced fifth grade orchestra at arts. player so she never stops growing Millstone River School. In 2007 Watson says she loves teaching as a teacher. That is so absolutely she and her family moved to the and every year she feels privileged true and true of my life as well.” village area of Plainsboro. Her hus- to experience the joy of discovery band, Jamie, runs the cable televi- Family Concert, Princeton with her students. “You put an in- sion station for West Windsor, Symphony Orchestra, Richard- strument in a kid’s hand, you see Plainsboro, and the WW-P school son Auditorium, Princeton Univer- this little light go off, and I can al- district. As the station manager, he sity. Saturday, October 1, 2:30 p.m. most tell what instrument they’re is pretty much a one-man band who Refreshments. Concert tickets, going to pick. I tell the kids I’m shoots, edits, and produces the pro- $10. Concert is part of the Festival psychic and when they say cello, of Music and Art, in conjuction for example, I inwardly cheer, and with the Princeton University Art I say, ‘I think that’s the perfect one Museum. Before and after the con- for you.’ To be present at that mo- The Sound of Music: cert, from noon to 5 p.m., families ment is so special and makes me re- Jackie Watson per- can walk to the museum and enjoy member why I’m a musician. I car- forming in the viola its American art collections and ry that with me to rehearsal. I may create their own art. Refreshments. section (top right) of have a great rehearsal that night, 609-497-0020 or www.princeton- the Princeton and then the next morning I carry symphony.org. Symphony Orchestra. that with me back to school when I SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 THE NEWS 31 WW-P News Classifieds

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