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DECEMBER 14, 2012 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Food Driver Tyler Bardfeld, page 6; Arts Council Director Eduardo Garcia, 11; North’s Sarah McNeilly, 14. For the Holidays, a Filipino Festival WW-P Considers Changes For Elections and PSATs chool elections in April. PSATs on a Saturday morn- Holiday Schedule Sing. The timing of those two deeply ingrained academic tradi- As is our custom, the WW-P tions will be under review in the News will take a three-week West Windsor-Plainsboro School break between issues during District. The School Board, which this holiday season and return raised the question of changing the to your homes on Friday, Janu- election date at its November 27 ary 4. meeting, heard a brief presentation Becasuse of the New Year about the Preliminary Scholastic holiday, deadlines for letters to Aptitude Test (PSAT) at its De- the editor, classified ads, and cember 11 meeting. display ads will be Friday, De- At that meeting the board also cember 28. named Alapakkam “Mani” We wish you all a festive Manikandan to fill the Plainsboro and safe holiday season. And seat vacated by Ellen Walsh. we promise to return with Manikandan had previously longer days and the promise of served a term on the board and was a bright new year, as well. defeated in a narrow election by Rachelle Feldman Hurwitz, who addressed Manikandan after he or math would be too late to influ- was unanimously approved. “The ence their course selection. common denominator among all “The data is important,” said four candidates for the seat was a Kaye, and would cost the district strong sense of community,” she about $20,000 a year to collect for said. “Mani, despite losing by just all students, compared to the 10 percent in the last election, there $5,000 that is spent already spent was no doubt you really wanted to for test administration. The cur- return to the board.” riculum committee will meet again One of the four applicants for Monday, January 7, at 11 a.m. in the vacancy, Taylor Yu Zhong, has the central office. already indicated that he will run in the next election for a Plainsboro he discussion about moving seat (see letter, page 2). Tthe April election to November In other personnel action, the in WW-P follows the decisions board approved the appointment of made by 468 other school districts Nicole Foulks as assistant princi- in the state earlier in the year. The pal at Village School. impetus for the change was a law The possibility of administering imbang Gabi, a Christmas by Sue Roy An extended Filipino family gathers signed by Governor Christie giv- holiday tradition celebrated under the Christmas lantern, called a the PSAT to all students at district ing each community the right to in the Philippines for centuries, is now one more expense as part of a regular school decide which month the elections S ‘parol,’in West Windsor. Richard day was raised in a discussion at would be held. example of the diverse holiday customs celebrated Usuquen, left, his wife Arlene, their during the winter holidays in the West Windsor- the curriculum committee. Richard According to the New Jersey Plainsboro community. kids Matthew and Isabelle, with Ar- Kaye reported that the change School Boards Association (NJS- The nine-day festival runs from Saturday, Decem- lene’s sister Lisa and her husband Jim would enable the district to gather BA), April school elections typi- ber 15, through Sunday, December 23, with different Belarmino, will all sing in the Decem- more data about the abilities of its cally attract about 15 percent of students. For some students, high churches hosting Simbang Gabi each day. The Church ber 17 mass at St. David the King. voters. The state’s new law was of St. David the King on New Village Road in West performance on the PSAT could created to increase voter turnout Windsor will host the event on Monday, December 17, “show them that they can and and to help districts save money by beginning at 7 p.m. freshments and decorations, and helping to arrange the should take a higher level course” not holding a separate election. As The coordinator for St. David is Richard Usuquen, service, in particular the music portion. than they might otherwise choose. an added incentive to districts, the who along with his family has been involved with the Usuquen explains that “every year, the coordina- Under current practice, Kaye law also states that if the district Simbang Gabi celebration at St. David since 2008, af- tors from the nine churches get together and work out said, “no one says you have to take transitions to a November election, ter they moved from New York to West Windsor. the schedule and the ‘theme’ for each year’s celebra- the PSAT but everyone knows that the school budget does not have to Usuquen says that he “volunteered to help out with the tion. This year the ‘theme’ is the focus on the music. In they should.” But some portion go to public vote, unless it increas- event, and every year I helped out more and more, un- the Philippines, music is a large part of our worship. In every year do not, and wait until es above the two percent property til finally it was suggested that I become the coordina- the United States, not as much. We wanted to highlight their senior year to take the SAT. tax cap. tor.” As coordinator, he has the responsibility of that aspect of worship. Music helps enliven the ser- At that point, the discovery of an scheduling the date of the Mass, finding a celebrant to unappreciated aptitude for English Continued on page 13 host the mass, arranging for traditional Filipino re- Continued on page 28

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long time ago, when I was a by Euna Kwon Brossman something that goes viral, so in an reporter in Sacramento, I effort to try to make that happen, I Adecided to throw a party for Katie and Molly’s birthdays are asked all three of them to post the my newsroom friends. At the time, only three years and three weeks link on their Facebook pages. And we lived an hour west of Califor- apart. They each have hundreds of because they love me, they did. The nia’s capital city and about 45 min- friends compared to my paltry 219; video is amusing and catchy and utes east of San Francisco. Bill was Katie actually has more than 1,000 good entertainment, so I didn’t feel working in San Francisco, and we Facebook friends, but who’s count- bad about making the request. had decided to split the difference ing? Confession time: I actually But I do see lots of stuff on Face- with our respective commutes. counted who had more friends book that makes me wonder what I had just had one of the girls, but wishing them happy birthday. I the heck could they possibly have I really cannot remember which. I couldn’t help it. In all other aspects been thinking when they posted do remember that my mother had of life, I refrain from comparing that, especially when it comes to flown out from New Jersey to feed my children, but on Facebook, I pictures that are blurry, unflatter- me seaweed soup and help care for couldn’t resist. And even though I ing, or just plain uninteresting (to the new baby. She cooked up a knew that it was not a popularity me). magnificent Korean feast, putting contest, somehow, it felt like it And then there are the suggested all her effort into feeding my was. Let’s just say they had an friends. What if you ask to be friends and making sure their long equal number of birthday wishes. someone’s friend and they turn you drive would be worth their while. Also, seeing what other people down? I know I have ignored some I don’t remember exactly what post and keeping up with the likes requests — only a handful, but still. happened that day, but it was a very What if you want to unfriend some- busy news day in Sacramento, and one or what if they unfriend you? perhaps the one-hour drive down Isn’t that the equivalent of meting Route 80 was more daunting than I I love reconnecting with out the silent treatment or giving realized. Despite the RSVPs, only old friends, but at someone the hand? What would two people showed up. I was upset times, Facebook seems make you unfriend someone? That mostly on behalf of my mother, just seems so hostile. who had worked so hard to be a to have devolved into Many businesses have turned to great hostess. I think she felt sorry the electronic version of Facebook to push out their market- for me because she thought I didn’t a popularity contest. ing, but mostly, they are annoying have any friends. and it’s a turn-off to find them on Ever since then, I’ve had this my Facebook page. Do I really fear: what if I threw a party and no- and shares can be exhausting and want to know who likes Target and body came? guilt-ridden. How to like this Walmart? Is it necessary to find out This is a feeling akin to what I’m friend’s post without liking the oth- online that my own husband likes feeling about Facebook right now. er? Won’t I hurt their feelings? Samsung Mobile? I asked him why This explains why I don’t post my Can’t wish that one acquaintance he felt the need to endorse Sam- birthday, for example. Forget happy birthday without including sung on Facebook. He said he had about posting the year of my birth. everybody’s that month. 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And then if they do post electronic version of a popularity handful of people did? This is non- something good, feeling like, well, contest. Maybe this is why Face- sense, right? And yet, when I re- next time, when that person posts, I book’s stock has faltered instead of cently saw that a former colleague really should reciprocate? And if soaring. The novelty is gone and had only two birthday wishes on her they don’t say anything, well, har- Facebook has revealed its true soul Facebook page, I rushed to write a rumph! as another huge time sucker in this nice note across the miles, even Recently, I posted a marketing age when time suckers abound — though we weren’t really close. I video I produced that features Will and also as a device that can make wouldn’t have done it otherwise, and his friends. I only half kid my you feel like a wallflower at your 609-231-1173 except that I felt bad and thought, children about wanting to post own party. well, that could so easily be me.

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Call Radha Cheerath for a private tour of this Ithanks to everyone who helped $650,000. www.pidgeonlaw.com 609-799-8181 great home. make the WW-P Education Asso- DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 5 ciation (WWPEA) Pencil Points Dinner to 2009 and 2010 and then expired and caused Aid Schools Damaged by Sandy! a drop in revenue. Thank you to the parents, students, and Perhaps you could include the informa- community members who joined us for din- tion that you’re an active representative of ner catered by Business Bistro. Thank you to the Republican party in the West Windsor Marie Blistan, NJEA secretary/treasurer, district in future letters when you complain and Senator Linda Greenstein for joining us about Democrat mudslinging and promote and to NJEA for its financial support! your Republican candidates for WW coun- Thank you to the volunteers from the cil. Then readers will have a clearer under- WWPSA, the WWPAA, and other WW-P standing of your agenda. employees who helped us! 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Lge fam.rm w/ laminate Two story foyer, step down liv. rm. with were completely prepared this flr. Full bath has granite floors. This is a woodburn. frplc. Cath. ceilings and sky- time, but aside from some flickers short sale. $230,000 lights. Sun rm and loft. Home warranty. and loss of cable, we never lost it.” Great location. $453,000 Tyler Bardfeld of West Windsor orchestrated a food The Bardfelds lost five large drive to collect non-perishable items for victims of My Priorities Are Simple. They’re Yours! trees, including a shade and priva- cy tree in the backyard. They also Hurricane Sandy along the Jersey Shore. lost a gutter and lots of shingles. “We just replaced the whole roof next two weeks. Tyler also adver- after the water started leaking into Club Prepares Food tised to neighbors and friends, and the kitchen,” says Penny. “But we received several donations during all still do feel lucky.” Baskets for Home- his trick-or-treating. Lisa Weil Tyler attends Sprout Lake When more food items contin- Front Families Camp in New York where the Realtor® Associate ued to pour into the school Bard- campers participate in MADI- Office 609.921.2600 feld was able to donate the remain- cience 4 Communities, a non- MOW, “making a difference in my Direct 609.681.5642 ing boxes of food to Lunch Break, Sprofit volunteer club started in own way.” He has spent time a Monmouth County soup kitchen 2010 by students at High School [email protected] working with farmers to help har- providing food and meals to hurri- South, recently created 14 Thanks- vest crops as well as in a New York cane victims. giving food baskets for families “Lisa priced the sale to close City soup kitchen. “He has always “I enjoy the Jersey shore and am helped by HomeFront. The mission within 30 days of listing . . . had an interest in helping to feed always eager to spend a day there of the 4-H based club is to help Staged the house . . . the less fortunate and had been Represented our best whenever we can get to the beach,” communities by bringing health thinking about initiating a commu- interests in negotiations . . . says Tyler. “I especially like going awareness and motivating the nity service project around the Outdistanced many peers.” to Point Pleasant to play board- younger generation to include time of the hurricane,” says Penny. physical activity in their daily rou- Recent Purchase/Sale Client* walk games, eat junk food, visit the “When Hurricane Sandy hit *Name available upon request aquarium, and sit on the beach. I tine. New Jersey we were glued to the also enjoy hanging out at Belmar The club was founded in 2010 television and watched the devas- and sipping slurpees from the 7- by Nikhil Dondapati, now a se- tation and destruction,” says Pen- 11.” nior at High School South and ny. “That is when Tyler sprung in- The Bardfeld family moved to president of the group. Members “My Clients know and trust to action and together we pursued West Windsor in 1999 — the year included his brother Akhil Don- the possibility of a food drive to my formula for success” before Tyler was born. His mother dapati, a sophomore at South, and help the shore victims with no is a registered dietitian currently neighborhood friends and fellow homes or power who were relying working as a sales rep for Nestle students. on shelters.” Nutrition Division, as well as a Nikhil has been a strong sup- Penny and Tyler reached out to teacher of fitness classes at an area porter of HomeFront through sum- Chris Cirkus, manager of the gym. His father, Lenny, is an engi- mer volunteering as a camp coun- West Windsor Community Farm- neer with Johnson & Johnson. His selor. HomeFront is a non-profit ers’ Market, about setting up a col- two older brothers, both students at organization that helps parents lection table as a drop off point. High School North, are Jacob, a work toward their GED and apply www.propertiesinprinceton.com She indicated that Coldwell senior; and Eric, a freshman. for sustainable jobs. “When we Banker already had plans to set up Tyler attends Hebrew School at think of solving the issue of pover- a table for its own food and supply Beth El Synagogue, where Bar ty, why not start in our own com- drive. Tyler was able to join their Mitzvah students incorporate a munity?” Nikhil says. “Home- Princeton Kitchen Cabinet efforts. The collected items were community service project into Front’s mission is to end homeless- donated to Lackland Storage, their studies. He intends to incor- ness in Mercer County.” NO JOB IS TOO SMALL which then delivered them to dis- porate the Hurri-can Relief project These young members have vis- tribution points in the Point Pleas- ited HomeFront and the WW-P Kitchen, Bathroom & Basement - Custom Remodeling into his mitzvah project. ant area. School District Extended Day Pro- Tyler then received permission to publicize his Hurri-Can Relief project at Community Middle School from Virginia Baner, his Gobble Gobble: Science 4 Communities members team 7-C teacher. Gerard Dalton, who worked to prepare food baskets for HomeFront the school principal, shared the families include Steven Maa, left, Tom Weng, Phillip project with the entire school, and Li, Nikhil Dondapati, Curren Tipnis, Akhil Dondap- the donations poured in over the ati, and Walli Kazi.

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/LFHQVHG,QVXUHG1.%$0HPEHU DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 7 gram to teach children about healthy living, proper exercise CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN habits, and a balanced diet. • Certified Relocation Specialist During Thanksgiving, the club brought cheer to seven families in • NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1993 2010 and 12 families in 2011 by Gold Level 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010 providing baskets filled with • Solid Reputation and Proven Track Record canned goods, juices, desserts, and a gift card for turkey. During the Knowledge, Experience, Dedication summer, the club has provided set me apart from other realtors back-to-school supplies including clothes, shoes, school supplies, and backpacks to four students in 2011 and six students in 2012. This year the members collected NEW LISTING food items in their communities and raised close to $400. The Plainsboro: $339,900. Abso- Plainsboro: $430,000. 4 BR, 2 lutely beautiful townhome, walk to 1/2 baths, 2 car garage. A lot of the donors included residents of shopping, New York bus stop, house for the money in the Village. Heatherfield, Southfield, Princeton elementary school. Chase, and Gentry communities. “This project has been a huge success for us the previous two years Starry Starry Nights: Dutch Neck Elementary School and this year went even better,” third graders Sasha Olcsvary, left, Nourhan Gendya, says Nikhil. “I am very apprecia- Aakshay Gupta, Elizabeth March, and Brian Zhao, tive of all the families who helped along with teacher Jeff Grabell, learned about the us contribute to this cause.” West Windsor: $439,999. 4 Princeton: $419,000. 3 BR, The club, solely driven by stu- changing night sky with the Starlab Planetarium. BR, 2 1/2 baths in Windsor Ponds. 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 1 car dents with a current membership of garage. 14, is overseen by Vani Kodan- Lana Chan, (Office) 609-799-2022 x 171 daram, a volunteer leader with 4- learning in the Starlab mobile plan- so include the mythology of the an- (cell) 609-915-2581 H. For further information about etarium for a week. cient Greeks and other cultures, an email: [email protected] the program contact Nikhil Donda- “Starlab will benefit all 750 effective connection between sci- 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 pati at science4communities@- third grade students by fostering a ence and the language arts unit on gmail.com life-long love of astronomy and folktales. mythology,” says Jeff Grabell, a Starlab allows children an in- teacher at Dutch Neck School and depth look at an unspoiled night JUNCTION BARBER SHOP Third Graders Get the lead teacher grantee. Fellow sky. The world has changed over 33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Princeton Jct NJ 08550 Taste of Astronomy teacher grantees include Joan Reil, the past 30 years, and so has the Maurice Hawk School; Lizbeth sky. Light pollution is now a prob- Traditional hird-graders in the West Wind- Reil, Wicoff School; and Ryan lem for virtually every student or Barber Shop Tsor-Plainsboro Regional Smith and Kerrilyn Lynch, Town amateur astronomer. It is rare to Serving Our Schools are learning about astrono- Center School. Teachers attended find students, at any grade level, Neighbors my in an innovative, hands-on way training over the summer at Raritan who have regularly seen the Milky Since 1992 this school year. Thanks to a Valley Community College to be- Way with their own eyes. $1,600 grant from the West Wind- come certified in using the Skylab For more information, visit Tuesday - Friday planetarium. www.wwpeducationfoundation- 10am - 6pm sor-Plainsboro Education Founda- Saturday tion, a nonprofit organization that The Starlab provides visual, .org or call 609-375-8997. 8:30am - 4pm hands-on learning experiences for No appointment - funds innovative programs in the Walk-in service school district, every third grade el- students. Lessons focus on constel- lations and the solar system, but al- ementary student will experience Continued on following page 609-799-8554 • junctionbarbershop.com 8 THE NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2012

Newsmakers: John Farrell, above left, di- One Woman’s Hobby Helping Hats: Grover Middle School knitters in- rects the Center for the Becomes 100 Hats clude students Aloki Pagidimarri, back left, Kira Development of Lead- For Charity Sung, Prat Sishodia, Dharma Proctor, Nisha Suku- ership Skills at Rider; mar, Ruby Min, MCCC sophomore Andrea Camil- Samira Dodson, above ust in time for the winter lone, and site supervisor Daniela Nita. In the front right, was inducted in- Jmonths, Lisa Camillone, the row: students Emma Lilleywhite, left, Peter Torres, to Phi Theta Kappa; athletic trainer at Mercer Commu- and Rebecca Chan-Chao. and Laura Kapp and nity College, recently donated Joseph Goss, right, are more than 100 hand-knitted hats to Christmas. According to the charitable organizations.” In the engaged. the Needlework Guild of America. youngsters, the project is a nice past year NGA has donated to An- The group organizes and distrib- break from doing homework, a fun chor House, Angel’s Wings, Capi- utes collections of handmade and new skill, and a great way to help tal Health Foundation, Children’s Continued from preceding page new items to a variety of New Jer- other children. They proudly note Home Society, Children’s Futures sey charities. that each hat is individually de- Inc., Mill Hill Child and Family According to Camillone, her signed, including one sporting Develop Center, Morris Hall, In College knitting project started out as a lit- school colors and another in holi- Mount Carmel Guild, Trenton Psy- Middlesex County College: Engagement tle stress relief in her spare time last day red and green. chiatric Hospital, and United Samira Dodson of Plainsboro was February, but it gradually turned Laura Kapp and Joseph Goss Grover students involved in the Progress Inc. inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the are planning an October wedding. into a mission to spread the warmth project include Aloki Pagidimar- Camillone plans to continue international honor society for this winter. She notes that the hats They are both volunteer firefight- ri, Kira Sung, Prat Sishodia, making hats for a long time to two-year colleges. ers with the Robbinsville Volun- boast unique color combinations Dharma Proctor, Nisha Suku- come — and continues to request and range in size from infant to Rider University: John Farrell teer Fire Department. mar, Ruby Min, Emma Lilley- donations of leftover yarn, which of West Windsor, was instrumental The future bride graduated from adult. white, Peter Torres, Rebecca can be brought to the physical edu- Camillone’s daughter, Andrea, in having the Center for the Devel- West Windsor-Plainsboro High Chan-Chao, and Charlie Dey. cation office at Mercer College, opment of Leadership Skills, School South in 2007. She received a sophomore at MCCC, soon got “When I started out, I reached 1200 Old Trenton Road, West drawn into her mom’s philanthrop- ranked as one of the premier lead- an associate’s degree from Mercer out to fellow employees at Mercer, Windsor. ership development programs in Community College and is work- ic activity, and began making hats who donated skeins of yarn left “Extended Day Program stu- of her own to add to the pile. The the country by Leadership Maga- ing on her bachelor’s degree in over from some of their projects,” dents have participated in food dri- zine. nursing. She is a critical care tech- project got even bigger when An- says Camillone. “Andrea also ves and collections of hats and drea, who works in the after-school Farrell, the director of the four- nician at Capital Health Regional found generous donors when she coats in the past but this is a first,” year program designed for students Medical Center. She is the daugh- program at Grover Middle School publicized the project at the middle says Melissa Conklin, program in West Windsor, asked students of all majors, is also the assistant ter of Kathy and John Kapp of West school — including one teacher administrator for WW-P Commu- dean of graduate programs in the Windsor. there if they might want to join in. who gave us what we needed.” nity Education. “We saw that this She organized a group of enthusi- College of Business Administra- The prospective groom graduat- Ginger Meredith, president of group really wanted to do this. It’s tion. He also teaches Managing ed from Lawrence High School astic sixth through eighth grade Needlework Guild of America’s an activity where they get to learn students to work toward adding 30 Your Money and Personal Finan- and is a mechanic at GW Tire in Trenton branch, picked up the hats something and do something for cial Planning courses. Wrightstown. hats to the total. at the college. “I am thrilled and another child. We are so pleased The Grover students completed A graduate of the University of grateful,” she says. “The hats will that Andrea got us involved.” Notre Dame with a degree in eco- 21 hats since late October and are be distributed through several Baby Supplies working to finish nine more by nomics, he received his MBA from the Wharton School at the Univer- Students and staff at Dutch Neck sity of Pennsylvania. Farrell has 28 Elementary School dedicated this years of experience as a manage- year’s community service activi- ment consultant to global, Euro- ties to helping the Ronald McDon- pean, and U.S.-based corporations ald House in New Brunswick and on strategic and operational pro- the Ronald McDonald House in jects. Long Branch. Baby items collected

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A WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO NEWS ADVERTISING FEATURE Realty Insights by Donna Reilly Looking Forward to a Happy New Year! he National Association housing starts are well ahead of Home Builders has of last year’s pace,existing Tissued a positive fore- home sales are up, the inven- cast for housing growth in tory of homes for sale is down, 2013. That expectation, cou- and foreclosure activity is pled with a prediction from the slowing. All in all, we are more Special Collectors: Among the Dutch Neck staff who National Association of Real- optimisticabout housing.” helped collect baby items for the Ronald McDonald tors® (NAR) that median Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief home prices will be strength- Economist,observed, “A no- House were assistant principal Nicole Baldo, left; ening by an anticipated five table shortening of time on teacher Gwen Rogala; principal David Argese; and percent next year, confirms a market began this spring, and teacher Linda Basler. solid direction for our real es- this has created a general tate market and the economy balance between home buy- for both houses were presented by Louise “Lu Ann” Camilleri, overall. ers and sellers in much of the representative are more es- Dutch Neck staff members, Nicole 86, a former West Windsor resi- Of course, all real estate is country. This equilibrium is sential than ever. Let’s work Baldo, assistant principal; Linda dent, died November 30 at the Jer- local, and what is expected in supporting sustained price together in 2013 to realize all Basler and Gwen Rogala, teach- sey Shore Trauma Center. Born in one area could be completely growth, and homes that are your housing dreams. Until ers; and David Argese, principal. Trenton, she was a secretary at Fort different in another. However, correctly priced tend to sell then, best wishes for the holi- Dix during World War II. She ran further expectation of a market quickly, while those that days, and a happy, healthy the Lu Ann Shop in Mercerville for recovery was reiterated by aren’t often languish on the New Year! On the Big Screen David Blitzer, chairman of the market.” 35 years. www.West.Windsor.- Index Committee at S&P Dow In this rapidly changing real Christopher McQuarrie, a Survivors include her daughter, Homes.NJ.com or www.face- 1986 graduate of West Windsor- Debra Camilleri; her son and Jones Indices, in a recent re- estate environment, the ser- book.com/West.Windsor- Plainsboro High School, has a new daughter-in-law, Gregory and lease that noted, “Single family vices of your real estate sales .Homes.NJ. film opening this month. “Jack Nancy Camilleri; her grandchil- Reacher,” a film adaptation of Lee dren and their spouses, Mark and Child’s novel, “One Shot,” will be RaNae Camilleri, David and Let’s work together in 2013 to realize all your housing dreams. released Friday, December 21. Mc- Stacey Camilleri, and Christine Quarrie wrote and directed the film and Phil Kaputa; her sister-in-law, starring Tom Cruise. Carmen Camilleri; her great- ter-in-law, Guy Thompson of Whit- gree in library science from the ters-in-law, Kenneth II and Ildiko McQuarrie, born and raised in grandchildren, Nolan, Sarah, ing, and Michael and Ursula Thomp- University of Missouri. She was a Kohles, Joseph and Marie Kohles; West Windsor, has written “Public Gabrielle, John J., Hollis, Logan, son of Navarre, Florida; sisters and senior librarian for the Mercer grandchildren Lindsay Varga, Access,” “The Usual Suspects,” Charlotte, Nathan, and William; brothers-in-law, Gale and (Plains- County library system for 30 years. Lauren Galindo, Kathryn Galindo, “X-Men,” “The Way of the Gun,” her cousin, Grace Persichetti and boro Mayor) Pete Cantu of Plains- Survivors include her sister, Brienna Mancuso, Matthew Man- and “Valkyrie.” He received an her husband, Nick. boro, Lynn and William Campbell of Cathy McClenahan; her brother, cuso, Aaron Mancuso, Jessica Kil- Academy Award for “The Usual Donations may be made to St. Harrisburg North Carolina, Cathy John H. Drake; nieces, Sandy Gan- lian, Trey Kohles, David Braver- Suspects.” David the King Columbiettes, 1 Good of Charlottesville, Virginia, carcik and her husband, William, man, and Jake Varga; and one great The filming was done in Pitts- New Village Road, West Windsor and Janet and David Foley of Tar- and Cynthia McClenahan; great- grandchild, Evan Ainsworth. burgh, and the film will premiere in 08550. Pittsburgh on December 15. boro, North Carolina; and many nephews Keith and Aidan; and a A prayer service followed by a re- Mary Finstad “Mitzi” nieces and nephews. good friend, Dominic Nogare. ception in celebration of her life will Maccagnan, 74, of Plainsboro Donations may be made to the Agnes Theresa Kohles, 82, of take place on Sunday, December 16, Birth died December 6. Born in Chicago, American Legion. There will be a West Windsor died December 8. at Princeton University’s Prospect A son was born to West Windsor she lived in the area for 42 years. celebration of his life on Saturday, Born in Elizabeth, she was an exec- House from 3 to 7 p.m. A memorial residents Susan Hsueh and Survivors include her husband, December 15, from noon to 2 p.m., utive secretary with Exxon Mobil mass will take place on Monday, Michael Mancino on December Victor Maccagnan Sr., and her three at American Legion, 895 Route in the Empire State Building in the December 17, at 11 a.m. at Saint 11. The new mother graduated sons and daughter-in-laws, Victor 130 North, East Windsor. early 1950s. Agnes Roman Catholic Church, from West Windsor-Plainsboro and Debbie, Michael and Betty, and Sally L. Drake, 58, died Decem- Survivors include her daughters South Main Street, Stockton, with a High School in 1997. The baby’s T.J. and Stephanie; a daughters and ber 8 at her sister’s home in Prince- and sons-in-law, Maryanne and Pe- luncheon immediately following at name is Evan Michael and his ma- son-in-law, Suzie, and Mary and ton Junction. Born in Princeton, she te Galindo, Catherine and Christo- Stockton Inn, 1 Main Street, Stock- ternal grandparents are West Christopher; grandchildren, Kate, lived in Lawrence for 35 years. pher Crane, Clare and David Var- ton. Donations may be made to Dis- Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu and Su- Jack, Grace, Matthew; Justin, Syd- A graduate of Webster’s Col- ga, Theresa Mancuso, Bernadette calced Carmelite Nuns, 26 Harmony san Hsueh. ney, and Taylor Jasmine; her moth- lege, she received her master’s de- and John Killian; sons and daugh- School Road, Flemington 08822. er, Mary Ule Finstad; and her sister Deaths Karen Finstad Hudson. Pauline A. Eib Wolff, 94, died Joyce Leiser Geddes Bryant, November 26. Survivors include a 86, died December 7. Survivors in- nephew, Craig Hoppe of Plains- clude a daughter, Gina Bryant of boro. Donations may be made to West Windsor; and two grand- Covenant Hospice, 107 West 19th daughters, Emma and Isabel Street, Panama City, Florida Bryant of West Windsor. Dona- 32405. tions may be made to the Stuhr Mu- seum Foundation. Albert B. Watrous, 94, of East Windsor died November 27. Sur- James L. Thompson, 68, of vivors include a son and daughter- East Windsor died December 7 at in-law, Donald and Ilene Watrous the Medical Center of Princeton at of Princeton Junction. Donations Plainsboro. He was born in Trenton may be made to the Springpoint Se- and raised in Plainsboro. nior Living Foundation, 13 Roszel Survivors include his wife, Min- Road, Suite C120, Princeton 08540. erva Thompson; sons and daughter- in-laws, James Thompson of Flori- Walter E. Southard, 76, of De- da, Brian and Kelly Thompson of bary, Florida, died November 28. Browns Mills, and Gregory and Survivors include his ex-wife, Lynn Thompson of East Windsor; Mary Ferraro Southard of West five grandchildren; brothers and sis- Windsor.

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B minor budget item on the De- Windsor Township Council but — Emily Epstein of Lake Shore cember 10 agenda, a resolu- thankfully — the two items were Drive, who is president of Pet Res- A tion to transfer $153,000 from an not part of the same discussion. cue of Mercer County, said that account covering “fire hydrant ser- Dogs, cats, and wild animals — when the township first entered in- vices” to other administrative ac- including a snapping turtle — fig- to the agreement with East Wind- counts, brought to light some ured prominently in a re-run of last sor “Council said let’s give it a try. forensic accounting being under- year’s debate over whether the Well, it’s a complete disaster.” taken by resident — and frequent Township should have its own ani- Ellen Scanlon of Conover Road Town Council attendee — John mal control officer (ACO) or enter said she had called police to report Church of Princeton Place. into a shared services agreement two stray dogs. “The police had to The transfer, according to with East Windsor. After public put one dog in a patrol car,” she Church, is due to the fact that the comments by more than a dozen said. “It was very unprofessional.” township allocates $895,000 for advocates of a fulltime ACO A resident of Plainsboro, which “Fire Hydrant Services,” which in- (preferably Bettina Roed, the for- had previously shared the services cludes flushing, painting, and mer ACO), Council voted 3-2 to of West Windsor’s ACO, also maintaining them, but New Jersey extend the current agreement with spoke in favor of reinstating the po- American Water has only charged East Windsor for another two sition. Tari Pantaleo told the story around $736,000. years. of the snapping turtle as an illustra- That information, Church told Proponents of the ACO argued tion of the police officers’ inexpe- Council, led him to attempt to fig- that the savings analysis conducted rience. “It took six officers to sub- ure out the basis of the water com- by the Township did not include due,” she said. pany’s fees. Since the township is the cost of sending police to re- Councilwoman Kristina Sa- billed at an annual rate of $949.92 spond to calls that the ACO former- monte asked if the two-year agree- per hydrant, Church calculates that ly handled. A group called “Citi- ment with East Windsor could be the water company is charging for zens for Effective Animal Control” amended to last just one year, giv- about 780 hydrants. distributed a statement that noted ing all parties another chance to re- Church obtained a “very incom- that in the first nine months of the view the experience. She was told plete” list of hydrants provided to shared services agreement 515 ani- by Police Chief Joe Pica that East the township by the water company mal-related calls were received by Windsor would not accept a deal years ago. But this list only con- West Windsor police, and 408 re- that only lasted a year. tains 610. “I have repeatedly asked quired response by an officer. Pica said that the change in West the company to update this list, but Based on a median police salary Windsor’s ACO status began when they have refused, saying that to re- Painless, Quick, Non-Surgical of $93,199 per year, and assuming Plainsboro pulled out of its rela- veal this would be revealing details that each call required 15 minutes tionship with West Windsor, and of confidential infrastructure,” Hemorrhoid Treatment of a dispatcher’s time and an hour’s when the township was facing the Church said. worth of an officer’s time, the cost need to acquire a new truck for the “It’s the most absurd thing I to the police would be $33,393.33. animal control officer. Of the 500- Having suffered from hemorrhoids have heard in my life,” Church told By adding that to the $18,000 paid plus calls, Pica said that “we would for over 20 years, I had them removed Council. “If the location of fire hy- to East Windsor under the agree- have gone to them anyhow,” even drants is a security issue then what painlessly in less than 30 seconds by Dr. Dhar ment, the total cost of the new if there had been a fulltime ACO. “ about the location of the train sta- arrangement would be $51,393.33 By the chief’s estimation the po- who is not only exceptionally tion?” for a full year. The cost of the full- lice responding to the calls were al- knowledgeable but also very pleasant. time ACO had been $67,000. ready on duty. Under the new - Bernie, East Windsor Based on that calculation, the arrangement, he said, “our out-of- Coming Soon: ” ACO proponents argued, the sav- pocket costs have not gone up.” Pi- A ‘Pocket’Park ings were not sufficient to offset for ca added that in the past year the what they perceived to be a drasti- department only received five or lison Miller, president of the cally reduced quality of service un- six official complaints. Friends of West Windsor der the new arrangement. Councilman Bryan Maher ad- A Open Space, reported to Council Debbie Hepler of Dean Court monished the ACO proponents for that FOWWOS was prepared to noted that 11 of the calls in the last not keeping a detailed log of animal ✔ Dr. Dhar is a highly trained Interventional undertake a fundraising campaign year were “regarding bites, and control problems as he had recom- Gastroenterologist to create a small park on Alexander they were all handled by a police mended a year ago. Emily Epstein ✔ Assistant Professor of Medicine Road, adjacent to the new Valero officer, not a trained ACO. This is a responded from the audience: “But gas station and 7-11 store. at Columbia University very disturbing public health/safe- how would we have gotten the in- ✔ The park, which has been on the All procedures performed in East Windsor, NJ ty issue. Unfortunately for resi- formation?” township master plan for the last in a luxurious office setting dents, the stray population is the “I understand your plight,” Ma- eight years, can be created now that ✔ Remarkably free of complications source of most transmission of ra- her responded. “I encourage you to the construction work is complete ✔ Reimbursed by most Medical bies to other animals and to hu- get organized. Show me exactly on the Valero station, according to Insurance Plans mans,” she said. how it’s not working.” Miller. In addition, because the “Our current animal control sit- That position notwithstanding, owners of the station needed access Dr. Vasudha Dhar, M.D. 300B Princeton Hightstown Road uation is neither beneficial for ani- Maher joined George Borek in to the township land during their 609.918.1222 Suite 206 • East Windsor, NJ 08520 mals nor the residents. No respon- casting the two dissenting votes. construction, they have agreed to fund a sidewalk along Alexander Road and a pathway that would run diagonally through the park from Alexander Road to the 7-11. Miller brought with her a sketch of a landscape design for what she called a park with an “Asian $ 00 theme,” with small clusters of ta- 59 bles and benches for outside eating and paths that zig-zagged through the area. The reference to an “Asian theme” drew criticism from Coun- cilman Maher. “When you have any certain theme of ethnicity you are dancing on thin ice in this town,” he said. He also objected that the plans had been drawn up $ 00 without any input from Council. 119 Reached later Miller noted that plenty of parks in West Windsor •Gifts have already been designed in American and European styles. $ 95 •Sheet Music 59 She added that the sketch was •All Instruments based on an idea submitted by a •Accessories noted architect in Shanghai, Yun- •Musical Gifts hua Hu. “Council isn’t responsible for designing parks,” she said. “Its GIFT CERTIFICATES • LESSONS job is to authorize the funding” if it 609-924-8282 609-448-7170 609-897-0032 is needed. But, she added, this pro- PRINCETON HIGHTSTOWN PRINCETON JCT posal is for funding from private M-F 12-8pm, M-Fri 12-8pm, M-Th 4-8pm, Lessons donors contributing through FOW- Sat 10-5pm Only Sat 10-5pm Sat 10-3pm WOS, similar to the approach used for the township’s 9/11 memorial. DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 11 ForArts Council, Black, who will take over as executive director on Thursday, January Changes at the Top 3. Though the position remains part-time, Black plans to be in the duardo Garcia, the first ex- building to continue to propel the ecutive director of the West arts council forward. EWindsor Arts Council and Black received both bachelor’s the man who oversaw the organiza- and master’s degrees from Univer- tion’s move into its first physical sity of New Orleans and has been home in 2010, is retiring at the end associate director for the Ten- of this year after seven years on the nessee Williams’ New Orleans Lit- job. The Arts Council will toast the erary Festival. Transplanted from outgoing director with a potluck New Orleans to the greater dinner Friday, December 28, at 7 Philadelphia area, where she is Rebecca Rogers p.m. at the Arts Center at 952 now working as a consultant, Black Alexander Road. has experience in the arts, arts man- Sales Associate “Join us in raising a toast to Ed- agement, and fundraising. uardo Garcia,” board president Black was selected from a field • Graduate Realtor Institute Lisa Weil said in an E-mail invita- of 70 applicants, screened by a • Accredited Buyer Representative tion to WWAC members and sup- Eduardo Garcia is re- team of eight people on the search • Certified Residential Specialist porters. “It is with Eduardo’s committee. Of the 70 initial appli- tiring as executive di- tremendous guidance that we have cants, 15 were screened by tele- rector of the West achieved our dream of having a phone. Six were then interviewed Windsor Arts Council ® home. He has been an extraordi- in person. after seven years on nary leader. We would not be A group of about a dozen West the job. His successor where we are if it were not for Ed- Windsor residents formed the arts will be Arin Black. uardo.” council in 2002 and for years oper- OF PRINCETON “We’re very proud of the signif- ated the organization with sporadic icant economic impact the arts events held at a variety of locations 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 council has had in central New Jer- in renovations by the township, the around town. The organization got arts council finally took occupan- sey by hiring artists and employing a boost when the developer of the Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 artist-teachers as well as full and cy. Nassau Park shopping complex In announcing Garcia’s retire- www.rebeccarogers.com part-time staff,” said Garcia in an- agreed to provide an annual contri- nouncing his retirement. “I’ve fully ment the West Windsor Arts Coun- bution to the arts in West Windsor. cil noted that it was “positioning it- enjoyed my time at the arts council. The new arts council was charged The community rallied by offering self to weather the many chal- with putting that money to work. lenges facing arts organizations to- Painting - Interior & Exterior their skills and talents as volunteers In 2006 the township issued a in addition to providing significant day” with “a three-year strategic memorandum of understanding re- plan that charts a path for success Powerwashing financial support to convert an 80- garding its lease of the former Where Green Meets Quality year-old firehouse into a beautiful with a focus on the following areas: Princeton Junction Firehouse on to strengthen the organizational arts center serving the entire re- Alexander Road for the purpose of Owner Operated. Licensed & Insured. Working in Your Town for Over 40 Years. gion. I also need to mention the in- structure and financial means, in- converting it into a permanent creasing visibility, expanding pro- “Professional Painting Pays!...in many Ways.” credible support we’ve received home for the Arts Council. That A Princeton business for over 40 years. from the township mayor, adminis- grams and services, and identifying year Garcia, a former Plainsboro strategic partnerships.” trative staff, and departmental resident who has been both a play- JULIUS GROSS PAINTING & staff. Together we’ve laid an im- wright and an arts administrator in Retirement Party for Eduar- HOME IMPROVEMENT CO. portant foundation upon which to his long career, was hired as execu- do Garcia, West Windsor Arts 220 Alexander Street • Princeton, New Jersey 08540 build well into the future.” tive director, a part-time position. Council, 952 Alexander Road. Fri- www.juliushgrosspainting.com • [email protected] To build on that foundation, the In 2010, after the firehouse, built day, December 28, 7 p.m. 609-716- 609-924-1474 Arts Council will turn to Arin in 1931, underwent some $800,000 1931.

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The child, a tributed to the accident. the district’s transportation depart- student at High School South, had However, police reported that ment is considering changing some just exited the late school bus at the though Lin was driving carefully, bus routes so that children will no she does not have a driver’s li- longer have to cross the street cense, only a driving permit, and when getting on or off the bus. And West Windsor police was driving on Wessex Place with- police have mounted a public out a licensed driver in the vehicle awareness campaign about the are campaigning to en- with her. Lin is charged with dri- laws pertaining to stopped school sure drivers are famil- ving on a permit without a licensed Dr Jabbar Zafar and Rose Knapp, NP buses, a campaign that has been iar with laws pertaining driver. backed up by selective enforce- In explaining the police department at random bus stops during to stopped school buses. Dr Zafar and Rose Knapp are now available to see ment’s targeted enforcement and the month of December, looking public education campaign, Garo- patients in both offices. We see children for drivers passing stopped school falo said “it is important that peo- buses, and issuing 5-point tickets and adults. Most major insurances designated bus stop, and was hit ple exercise safe driving at all for this violation. while she was crossing Southfield times, especially during times and Medicare are accepted. “We have ramped up our efforts Avenue. Police report that the stu- when children are heading to and a notch, and are especially vigilant dent is now home and recovering from school: 7 to 9 a.m., and early 65 South Main Street Bld. 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She just exercised extreme- the danger our children face when INSPECTION ly bad judgment.” He emphasized these laws are disregarded, and the AND ESTIMATE that the bus driver was not at fault best way is to make sure the viola- and had been following all safety tions don’t occur,” he stated. protocols. He further explained that the po- Then on Wednesday, December lice department is trying to educate 5, at 8:38 a.m. another child was the public about these laws. “The struck by a car at a school bus stop. mere issuance of tickets is not The accident occurred at the corner enough: Enforcement is necessary, of Wessex Place, near Stillbrook but education is critical. We can Avenue, in the Princeton Mews write tickets but that by itself does- Apartment complex. Officer Frank n’t change anything. The person Latorre responded to the scene. 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Exp 12/31/12 DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 13 about three-fourths of the base School News budgets,” said Yaple, noting that work hard Continued from page 1 those budgets that exceeded the math tutor two percent increase and merited enhance skills Several factors are likely to be the second ballot question would considered by the WW-P School generally receive a 40 to 50 percent plainsboro improve grades* Board when deciding if it should approval rate. make the move. While a November Another factor the WW-P Board election date would bring out more needs to consider is that in this voters, the school elections could year’s November election there get lost in the mix, particularly dur- was a decrease in the number of ing a presidential election year, candidates running for districts’ when party politics could become a boards of education. In fact, NJS- factor. BA cited this year as the lowest ra- Mike Yaple, a spokesman for tio of candidates per vacant seat in NJSBA, said his organization sup- the past 14 elections. ported the new law because it gave One likely cause for the de- communities the ultimate decision crease was that school board mem- Alapakkam ‘Mani’ in how they conduct their elec- bers were required to hand in their Manikandan was se- tions, rather than being governed nominating petition a full five lected to fill the Plains- by a state mandate. While voter months before the election. A bill turnout for those districts that was recently introduced that would boro School Board seat moved their elections in 2012 is move the filing deadline to 64 days vacated by Ellen Walsh. still being determined, Yaple said before the general election. the numbers this year were un- While 73 districts ultimately de- approval reasons, since the budget doubtedly higher due to the presi- cided to keep their elections in passed by 69 percent in 2012. dential election. “Without a doubt, April this year, since then eight *We teach all grade levels - High School (Geometry, Algebra & Pre-Calc), However, according to the state Middle School Math, Foundations and Enrichment for Elementary students. more voters come out during elec- more have officially made the de- Department of Education website, tion years,” he said, adding that gu- cision to switch to November for the two districts in Mercer County bernatorial elections can also trig- 2013, including Lawrence Town- that had a tax levy increase of more ger a higher voter turnout. ship, which kept the April election than two percent from 2010-’11 to Some school boards, however, date in 2012. 2011-’12, were West Windsor- have been reluctant to move the “Last year the Board decided to Plainsboro (2.27 percent) and election date because it takes the wait one year to see the process un- Princeton (2.85 percent), two of budget vote process out of resi- fold so we could see if it was in the the districts that chose to not move dents’ hands. For those districts best interest of the community to their elections to November in that still held their elections in 2012. April this year, approximately 90 As it happens, along with West percent of the proposed school West Windsor-Plains- Windsor-Plainsboro, Princeton’s budgets were passed by voters. boro is one of only three School Board is also reconsidering However, out of the seven budgets districts in Mercer moving elections to November rejected, only three were propos- County that has not even though it was rejected earlier ing to spend above the two percent this year. It is scheduled to be dis- cap. In 2011, only 80 percent of moved its school board cussed at the December 18 school proposed budgets gained voter ap- elections to November. board meeting. proval. If Princeton decides to move its “Even if the budget is lower than election date, it would only leave the previous year, the community move elections,” said Lawrence West Windsor-Plainsboro and can still vote against it,” said Township Board of Education Hopewell Valley Regional with Yaple, citing this as an incentive President Laura Waters. She cited April election dates in Mercer for districts to take budget deci- the higher voter turnout in Novem- County. Every district in Burling- sions out of voters’ hands. ber and the added security of not ton, Cape May, and Union counties Only three of the school districts putting the budget to a community made the switch earlier this year, that held their elections in Novem- vote as reasons the Board ultimate- with just a handful of districts in ber had to put their budgets to a ly decided to make the move. other counties holding fast to the vote in 2012, which was consid- Waters added that as part of the April election date. ered a “second ballot question” resolution to move the election Some districts have held off on when it was part of the April elec- date the board added a resolution making the decision as once the tions. While Delran (Burlington that emphasized its commitment to date has been switched, a district County) and Farmingdale (Mon- continue involving the community cannot switch back for another mouth County) were both ap- in budgetary discussions. “We four years. proved, voters rejected Verona’s want the community to know their The WW-P Board of Education proposed budget (Essex County). voice will continue to be heard,” will meet again Tuesday, January “The success rate of the base she said. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Community budgets has varied, depending on What is unclear is if it’s in the Middle School. the economy and other factors, but WW-P Board’s best interest to generally voters would approve move the election date for budget — Candace Braun Zafirellis portant to educate the public about Flashing Red Lights: If you are tion, violation of this law can carry bus safety laws. The population of approaching a school bus from ei- additional penalties: a fine of not VisualVisual Arts Arts | Dance | Dance | Theater | Theater | Music | Music | Science | Mind/Body | Mind/Body West Windsor has changed — it ther direction with flashing red less than $100 and up to 15 days’ has grown dramatically, and we lights, you must stop at least 25 feet imprisonment or community ser- have residents who come from away from the bus. If you are dri- vice or both for the first offense; many different areas. While people ving on the opposite side of the road and a fine not less than $250, im- should know about these laws be- with a median in the middle, you prisonment of up to 15 days, or cause they are on the New Jersey must then slow down to 10 mph. both for each subsequent offense. driver’s license test, that is simply He emphasized that the most Garofalo hopes the public not enough — they need to be rein- important rule to remember is that awareness campaign will lessen forced so that people will remem- if you see the flashing red lights on these types of violations. He ex- ber them.” the bus, you need to stop. You must plained that one of the reasons the He is also relying on old-fash- always stop. Then — and only then police department publishes acci- ioned word-of-mouth –– asking — if you are on a divided highway dents and road closures is to avoid the public to pass the information with a barrier down the middle, more traffic situations and alleviate along as well. “The public needs to you may proceed slowly — only driver stress by providing alternate be current on the rules of the road routes. Garofalo believes that “we after stopping first. Route 571 is Young Children | Youth | Teens | Adults | Multiage | Special Needs and practice safety first, especially Young Children | Youth | Teens | Adults | Multiage | Special Needs not a divided highway, and drivers have more cars on the road, more when our kids are out there. Make must stop when bus lights are people, and more traffic. Times are Register by December 14th and SAVE! sure to tell your friends.” flashing red on the other side of the tough, people have to get to work, Garofalo provided an easy-to- Creative Choices for all ages! street. An example of a divided and so people’s patience level goes understand synopsis of bus safety highway is Route 1, or parts of down –– and then more accidents Creative Choices laws: “It is very important to pay New Village Road that have a happen. We are trying everything attention and follow all traffic rules for all ages! grassy median in the middle. to help avoid that situation.” Details on classes, dates, when driving around school buses. The West Windsor Police De- “The last thing we want to do is times, and pricing: All school buses have flashing give people a five-point ticket, but www.westwindsorarts.org partment will be issuing five-point Details on classes, dates, lights and a stop arm to alert you we would rather do that than see a the junction where the arts and times, and pricing: tickets for this offense, which is by community meet when to stop.” child get injured in an accident that the junction where the arts and www.westwindsorarts.org itself a significant penalty; only community meet Flashing Yellow Lights: Yel- one traffic offense — causing per- could have been avoided,” he low lights will begin to flash to sonal injury — carries a higher added. “The point of the public 952 Alexander Road (Historic Princeton952 Alexander Junction Road Firehouse) WestWest Windsor Windsor Arts Council Council awareness campaign is to make (Historic Princeton Junction Firehouse) warn drivers that a bus is approach- point penalty. Twelve motor vehi- West Windsor, NJ 08550 609.716.1931 MembersMembers Save 10%10% ing a stop. This is your signal to cle points are needed for a driver’s sure these violations don’t occur to West Windsor, NJ 08550 609.716.1931 begin with.” slow down and prepare to stop. license to be suspended. In addi- Performances, classes, workshops, exhibitions, ﬁlms, literary arts, special events and camps 14 THE NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2012 Tip-Off Time for Girls and Boys Basketball by Samantha Sciarrotta pect to be tested day in and day out n Friday, December 14, the by the heavy com- North and South basketball petition in the Oteams will go head to head CVC.” to open the 2012-’13 season. Lecorchick said The boys play at North at 7 p.m. while teams like The Pirates are looking to follow Trenton Central up a 20-4 season that included a consistently pro- Colonial Valley Conference title. vide tough compe- The Knights, who went 2-24 last tition, his team al- year, will try to forge a new path ways looks for- under first-year head coach Tim ward to playing Stevens, formerly an assistant them. The Pirates coach at South. See the January 4 are also anxious to issue of the News for details. open the season The two girls’ teams, which play against the at 5:30 at North, were headed down Knights. different paths at the start of the “We always en- 2011-’12 season. The Pirates got joy our friendly off to a 5-1 start while the Knights competition went 2-4 in their first six games. At against our friends the end of the season, though, the and neighbors at North girls had almost closed the North,” Lecor- gap, finishing at 10-13 with South chick said. “It is at 12-11. great to see the en- This year, the Pirates hope to tire community once again start off strong and stay come out and strong. “Expectations are always cheer for our pro- Above, North’s Lauren Scwartzman and South’s Sam- set,” head coach Tom Lecorchick grams.” mie McCormick. At left, South’s Melinda Altamore said. “We are trying to build a Lecorchick said and North’s Sarah McNeilly. championship program, and all the these games, Foster, and the rest of the squad, people associated with our pro- though, are no different from any though, should rise to the occasion gram are aware of our goals and other. “We prepare for every game after a good deal of experience on have committed to fulfilling Nottingham on November 30. free relay). Francesca Dong (50 is if it is the most important,” he the court. Shots: 15. Goals: Matt Strober, 4. free, 200 free relay), Michelle Sal- them.” said. After the Pirates graduated five Jason Kessler, 2. Eddie Accetta, adino (100 free), Becca Adlai-Gail seniors in June, including forwards Scoreboard Scott Abrams, Alex Richman. (200 free relay), Leeza Rojas (200 Megan Fitzpatrick and Erica Aduy North: A Rebound? Saves: David Zahn, 3. Rory Rim- free relay), and Alex Lager (200 and guards Alyssa Gilman, Cia- Boys’Ice Hockey mer, 2. Ian Schwartz, 1. free relay) all finished in first for Cia Hahn, and 1,000-point scorer n the other hand, the Knights A win, 8-5, over Lawrence on North. South (2-1). A loss, 2-1, to Gabi Hahn, Lecorchick has some are hoping to form a well-bal- December 4. Shots: 68. Goals: South (2-1). A 115-55 loss to O Steinert on December 3. Shots: 41. holes to fill. anced, consistent team. Last year Abrams, 2. Malik Harris, Charles Bridgewater-Raritan on Noveme- Goals: Jonathan Matthews. Saves: He said returning players Melin- the team had difficulty against Singerhouse, Liam Corbett, Greg ber 30. Andrew Holubec, 25. da Altimore, Sammie McCormick, squads like Robbinsville, which Olsson, Accetta, Strober. A win, 133-30, over Ewing on A win, 8-5, over Hightstown on Katie McCormick, and Karoline should have been one of the easier A win, 6-1, over Steinert on De- December 4. 200 medley relay: December 5. Matthew Sayde, 2. Sandvig “will be counted on for opponents. cember 6. Shots: 23. Goals: Cor- Brianne Giambagno, Claire Kar- Brian Tso, 2. Mike Morabito, 2. some leadership on and off the Conversely, North was able to bett, 2. Kessler, Olsson, Singer- toz, Gabby Oliveira, Bornstein. Matthews, 2. court,” he said. upset both Notre Dame and power- house, Abrams. 200 free: Menninger. 200 IM: Kar- A win, 10-0, over Hamilton on Lecorchick said despite the re- house Trenton. toz. 50 free: Lattime. 100 fly: December 10. Shots: 27. Goals: turning players, this year’s Pirate Like Lecorchick, North coach Bornstein. 100 free: Bornstein. 500 Matthews, 3. Morabito, 2. Nishant Boys’Swimming team is still very young, but “we Bob Boyce has some spots to fill free: Menninger. 200 free relay: Modi, Chris Clancey, Chris Cola- North defeated South, 97-73, on are excited to see a duo of freshmen after graduating players like Mari- Jess Lewinson, Christina Roder, lyn Allen and Kerry McNeilly. cello, Rob Brown, Tso. Saves: 7. December 6. North took the lead Lattime, Saeed. 100 back: add to our season, Allyssa and after Greg Cino, Wilson Chan, and Allyson Rivers,” he said. “We ex- McNeilly’s sister, Sarah, Kayla North (3-0). A 9-3 win over Oliveira. 100 breast: Adviti Alex Liu swept the 50-yard Sarang. 400 free relay: Oliveira, freestyle, the fourth race of the Roder, Riddima Kapoor, Sarah meet. First-place finishers includ- Klieger. ed Matt Tan (100 breast), Stan North (1-1). 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Free. 8 p.m. photographs from Super Bowls, Band Winter Concert, High Giants, Jets, Eagles, Yankees, School South, 346 Clarksville On Stage Mets, Nets, Devils, Flyers, Rut- Road, West Windsor, 609-716- A Christmas Carol, McCarter gers, Georgetown, and West 5050. www.ww-p.org. Free. 7:30 Theater, 91 University Place, Windsor-Plainsboro High School p.m. Princeton, 609-258-2787.Holiday North and South. Druckman is a classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to longtime West Windsor resident. Singles $60. American Sign language and Sale continues through Monday, December 24. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Divorce Recovery Seminar, audio described performance at 2 Princeton Church of Christ, 33 p.m. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dancing River Road, Princeton, 609-581- A Christmas Carol, Playhouse 3889. “Communication and Con- 22, 721 Cranbury Road, East Jersey Jumpers, Central Jersey flict Resolution.” Non-denomina- Brunswick, 732-254-3939. Clas- Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- tional support group for men and sic story adapted and directed by son Center, 45 Stockton Street, women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Tony Adase. $12. 4 and 8 p.m. Princeton, 609-945-1883.Lesson followed by social dance. No part- Sports SRO, Passage Theater, Mill Hill ner needed. Refreshments. $12 to Playhouse, 218 East Hanover $17. 6:30 p.m. Trenton Titans, Sun National Street, Trenton, 609-392-0766. Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Av- One-woman drama by Lauren Classical Music enue, Trenton, 609-341-1100. Weedman is a story about hotels, www.trentontitanshockey.com. electric guitars, gurus, horror Holiday Pops!, Princeton Sym- Hockey vs. Wheeling. $11 and up. movies, and sex. Directed by Jeff phony Orchestra, Richardson 7:05 p.m. Weatherford. Through December Auditorium, Princeton University, 16. $22. 8 p.m. 609-497-0020. www.princeton- symphony.org. Family favorite New Works: Marvin Harold Cheiten premieres Five Five Movies and a Play, Theatre with seasonal music and a festive Saturday Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, sing-along. “March of the Toys” Movies and a Play at Hamilton Murray Theater on Princeton University, 609-258- presented by the New Jersey Tap the Princeton University campus, Friday through 1742. Six new works by Marvin Ensemble. John Ellis narrates Sunday, December 14 to 16. Above, Christina Kara- December 15 Harold Cheiten include “Emily’s “‘Twas the Night Before Christ- Gift,” a one act play directed by mas.” Princeton High School biyik stars as the title character in ‘Emily’s Gift.’ Cara M. Tucker; and films, “At Le Choir joins the orchestra for sever- School Sports Coq d’Or Restaurant,” “A Visit al works. Rossen Milanov directs. from Ms. Prancer,” “Trial by Fire,” $38. 4 p.m. Live Music braries affected by Hurricane For WW-P school sports infor- “A Medicine Commercial,” and “A Sandy. The lyrics will be projected mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Little English Girl,” all directed by Voices of Angels, American Boy- John Henry Goldman and the on the screen. Tom Glover, the 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Tyann Sells. $18. 8 p.m. choir, Princeton University Straight Jazz Trio, Tusk Restau- historian at the library’s local histo- Chapel, 888-BOYCHOIR. Tradi- rant, 1736 Route 206 South, ry collection, leads. $10 donation South Boys Basketball. Tip Off tional holiday favorites with bari- Montgomery, 908-829-3417. suggested. Refreshments will be Classic at Rider. Call for time. Family Theater tone Nathan Gunn. $20 to $52. www.tuskrestaurant.com. Gold- served. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. South Wrestling. Howell High The Nutcracker, Kelsey Theater, 7:30 p.m. man on trumpet, Jason Fraticello Multimedia Light Show, Cran- School Rebel Classic Tourna- Mercer County Community Col- on upright bass, and Spencer lege, 1200 Old Trenton Road, Westminster Community Cho- bury Christmas Lights, 128 ment. 9 a.m. rus and Chamber Choir, West- Caton on piano. Reservations West Windsor, 609-570-3333. suggested. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. North Main Street, Cranbury. North Wrestling. Neptune Tourna- www.kelseytheatre.net. The New minster Choir College, Bristol cranburyChristmasLights.com. ment. 9 a.m. Jersey Youth Ballet presents a ful- Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Prince- CJ Barna, It’s a Grind Coffee More than 20,000 lights controlled ly narrated version of the classic ton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.- House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, by 432 channels and 22,000 feet Dance ballet. $14. 1 and 4 p.m. edu. “De Colores: Christmas Mu- Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. Acou- of extension cords includes a sic from the African-American and stic rhythm and blues. 8 to 10 p.m. “Shooting Fountain of Light,” a The Snow Queen, DanceVision, Latino Traditions” features African Kendall Hall, College of New Jer- Art wall of snowflakes, and a mega American spirituals, villancicos, Pop Music tree. The 14 songs range from tra- sey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ew- Art Exhibit, Chez Alice, 5 Palmer and other Christmas songs from Two of a Kind and the Give ‘Em a ditional to whimsical. Free will doing, 609-771-2775. www.dance- Square West, Princeton, 609-921- the United States, Canada, Cen- Hand Band, Grounds For Sculp- nations for area food banks. Santa visionNJ.org. Ballet about a young 6760. www.chezalice.com. First tral and South America, and the ture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamil- visits on Saturday, December 22, girl with music by Grieg, Bartok, day for an exhibit by Robert Hum- Caribbean. Devin Mariman con- ton, 609-586-0616. www.- at 7 p.m. Nightly through Monday, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Choreo- mel of Princeton Art Impressions ducts and Martha Davidson ac- groundsforsculpture.org. Interac- December 31. The 50-minute graphed by Risa Kaplowitz of featuring paintings of scenes in companies. Carlos Cuestas on tive family concert. Free with park show begins on the hour. Visitors West Windsor. Projection artwork the Princeton area. Meet the artist guitar, Drew Andreatta and Jacob admission. 3:30 p.m. may tune to the radio station post- by Dave Haneman of Plainsboro. on Monday, December 17, at 7 Ezzo on percussion, and Akiko More than 70 performers and 140 ed to watch the lights dance to the p.m. On view through Sunday, Hosaki on harpsichord. $15. 8 Ben Vereen, McCarter Theater music. 6 to 9 p.m. original costumes. $25. Pre-per- January 20. 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. p.m. (Berlind), 91 University Place, formance talk. 7 p.m. See story. 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U- cut Christmas trees, fresh-cut and Christmas Carols Barbershop live trees, wreaths, tree stands, Style, Princeton Garden States- lights, gifts, ornaments, and more. men, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Candy cane hunt for age 7 and un- Doren Street, Plainsboro, 888- der at 11 a.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Good Causes Bach in Action: The Chamber Music Society of Lin- 636-4449. Program of traditional, Holiday Afternoon Tea, United coln Center performs Bach’s complete Brandenburg American tunes, and holiday Sports Way of Greater Mercer County, songs presented by the 25-man Concertos in Richardson Auditorium on Monday, Trenton Titans, Sun National Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square, group ranging from teens to eighty Princeton, 609-637-4902. www.- December 17. plus. The concert begins on the Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Av- enue, Trenton, 609-341-1100. uwgmc.org. Benefit for an early first floor of the library. Weather reading readiness program that permitting, a sing-along takes Hockey vs. Orlando. $11 and up. 4:05 p.m. the Women’s Leadership Council North Girls Basketball. At place in front of the library. Song- is working with. Booksigning with Hopewell Valley. 7 p.m. books provided. Tea, cocoa, Leeann Lavin, author of “The brownies, and cupcakes will be South Boys Basketball. Notting- Wednesday Hamptons & Long Island Home- ham. 7 p.m. served. Free. 6:45 p.m. Monday grown Cookbook.” She will talk about the movement to eat locally South Girls Basketball. At Not- December 19 Good Causes grown foods. Register. $30. 3 p.m. tingham. 7 p.m. Hurricane Sandy Relief Benefit December 17 Concert, Princeton Center for Lectures Dancing On Stage Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Cen- Workshop, Princeton Photogra- International Folk Dancing, A Christmas Carol, McCarter ter, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, School Sports phy Club, Johnson Education Princeton Folk Dance, Riverside Theater, 91 University Place, 609-924-7294. Concert and lun- North Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000 Center, D&R Greenway Land School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday cheon to benefit One Simple Wish ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. At Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to features David Brahinsky and Princeton. 8 p.m. Princeton, 732-422-3676. dances of many cultures and $60. 7:30 p.m. Friends in concert. Food by Sa- “Arranged Form Photography: countries using their original mu- hara Restaurant. Organized by Art House or Folly” with Madelaine sic. Beginners welcome. For all Dancing Tehmina Jovindah. Register. $15. Shellaby. 7 p.m. ages. Lesson followed by dance. Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- 1:30 p.m. Woodrow Wilson School, No partner needed. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. Princeton University, Bernstein Keys to Paying for College, West try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Faith Gallery, 609-258-0157. First day Windsor Library, 333 North Post Blood Drive Center, Monument Drive, 609- of “News/Not News,” a series of Road, 609-799-0462. Register. 7 924-6763. Instruction followed by Service of Lessons and Carols, mixed media paintings and three p.m. University Medical Center of dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Westerly Road Church, 37 West- dimensional wall pieces by Marcia Princeton at Plainsboro, Educa- erly Road, Princeton, 609-924- Annenberg. 8:30 a.m. tion Building, 1 Plainsboro Road, Live Music 3816. 6:30 p.m. Singles Plainsboro, 609-853-6500. E-mail Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, Art Exhibit, Chez Alice, 5 Palmer Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Cof- Marlene Ihle at mihle@princeton- Christmas Stories and Carols A- Square West, Princeton, 609-921- fee House, 335 Princeton Hight- 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, round the World, Princeton Unit- hcs.org. Walk-ins welcome. 9:30 609-924-5555. 21 plus. 10 p.m. 6760. www.chezalice.com. Meet stown Road, West Windsor, 609- a.m. to 5 p.m. ed Methodist Church, Nassau at the artist reception for an exhibit 716-8771. Drop in for soups, sand- Vandeventer Street, 609-924- by Robert Hummel of Princeton wiches, desserts, tea, coffee, and Lectures Pop Music 2613. Presentation by high school, Art Impressions featuring paint- conversation. Register at handbell, and chancel choirs. Di- Winter Concert, Mercer County ings of scenes in the Princeton http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. Meeting, Princeton Photography Symphonic Band, Mercer Coun- rected by Yvonne Macdonald and area. On view through Sunday, Club, Johnson Education Center, Hyosang Park. 7:30 p.m. ty College, Kelsey Theater, 609- January 20. 7 to 8 p.m. D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 584-9444. www.mccc.edu. The Preservation Place, Princeton, program includes a variety of sea- Health Literati Tuesday 732-422-3676. “Shooting Sex, sonal favorites, contemporary, Be a Match, National Marrow Drugs, and Rock and Roll” pre- classical and pops selections, and Author Event, Princeton Public sented by Jeffrey Rotman. Re- Donor Program, Walker Gordon Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, December 18 traditional marches. The evening Farm Clubhouse, Walker Gordon freshments and networking fol- ends with the band’s traditional Princeton, 609-924-9529. Lucette lowed by program. 7 p.m. Drive, Plainsboro. www.ida.org. Lagnado, author of “The Arrogant seasonal sing along. Free. 8 p.m. Seeking a matching bone marrow Years: One Girl’s Search for Her School Sports donor for Jerald P. Hurwitz, presi- Lost Youth, from Cairo to Brook- Socials Food & Dining dent of the Princeton Battlefield lyn.” 7 p.m. For WW-P school sports infor- Social Night, Princeton Corridor Cornerstone Community Society and a Plainsboro resident. mation, call the hotline: 609-716- Rotary, Metro North, 378 Alexan- Diagnosed with acute leukemia Kitchen, Princeton United Classical Music 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. der Road, Princeton, 609-924- Methodist Church, Nassau at the day before Thanksgiving, he 2032. 5:30 p.m. needs to find a donor age 18 to 44. Bach’s Brandenburgs, McCarter North Boys/Girls Swimming. Vandeventer Street, Princeton, The test is a swab of the mouth. Theater, Richardson Auditorium, Trenton Central. 4 p.m. Meeting, Rotary Club of Plains- 609-924-2613. Hot meals served, Donations may be made to Icla Da Princeton University, 609-258- boro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 2787. Bach’s complete Branden- South Boys/Girls Swimming. At South, North Brunswick, 732-213- p.m. Silva Foundation, 11-49 47th Av- Steinert. 4 p.m. enue, 2FL, Long Island City, NY burgs by Chamber Music Society of 0095. 7:30 p.m. 11101. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Lincoln Center and guest artists. North Boys Basketball. Hopewell Blood Drive Note location. $44 to $60. 7:30 p.m. Valley. 7 p.m. Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. 1 to DELIVERWE 7 p.m. Health Caregiver Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association, RWJ Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mer- cerville, 609-396-6788. www.alz.- The BestPizza in Town! org. 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Sounds of the Season Noon. he Mercer County Symphonic Band pre- Financial Literacy Seminar, Mc- Graw-Hill Federal Credit Union, Tsents its annual winter concert on Wednes- 120 Windsor Center Drive, East day, December 19, at 8 p.m., at Kelsey Theater, Windsor, 800-226-6428. “The Fi- on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County nancial Role Model in You: Community College. Admission is free. Preparing Your Children for Eco- The band includes many musicians from the nomic Success” presented by Ed West Windsor and Plainsboro area. They in- Mendlowitz and Julia Van Saun, clude John Roeder, Mike Davis, Dave Halter, both CPAs with Withum, Smith, and Brown. Sandwiches, snacks, Tony Traviglione, Marty Timins, Jim Yeh, An- materials, and parking. Register nette Sheldon, Jessica Julius, Danielle Guarra- to [email protected] cino, and Birgitta Cagan. Another band mem- org. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m. ber, Tony Pappalardo, is the retired band teacher from High School South. Sports The program includes a variety of seasonal Trenton Titans, Sun National favorites, contemporary, classical and pops se- Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Av- lections, and traditional marches. Included are enue, Trenton, 609-341-1100. “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Mussorgsky, se- Hockey vs. Elmira. $11 and up. lections from the movie “ET,” works by con- 7:05 p.m. temporary composer Clifton Williams and pops composer Leroy Anderson, and a swing medley Music Makers: Mercer County Symphonic Orchestra musicians from the WW-P of Benny Goodman hits. The evening ends with area include, in the back row, John Roeder, left, Mike Davis, Dave Halter, Tony Thursday the band’s traditional seasonal sing along. Pappalardo, Tony Traviglione, Marty Timins, and Jim Yeh. In the front row: An- Under the direction of Lou Woodruff, the December 20 band is celebrating its 32nd season with 60 par- nette Sheldon, left, Jessica Julius, Danielle Guarracino, and Birgitta Cagan. ticipating musicians, spanning seven decades in age. Woodruff, who is completing his 12th year hearsals, members of the band are challenged to Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings School Sports as director, also teaches psychology at Bucks improve their individual technique and apply from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., from September through For WW-P school sports infor- County Community College and serves on the their group performance skills in the recreation June. Musicians are invited to sit in a rehearsal mation, call the hotline: 609-716- governing board of the National College Test- of a wide range of musical compositions. The and continue to participate if they feel a connec- 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. ing Association. He shares the podium with band performs at Kelsey Theater and accompa- tion with the music and the group. For informa- Gary Suabedissen, another retired band teacher, nies the Mercer College graduation ceremony. tion about the band, contact Woodruff at North Boys/Girls Swimming. Notre Dame. 4 p.m. who also plays flute in the band. Performances also include community events, [email protected] or visit www.Mercer- The band is open to all interested musicians holiday celebrations, and other venues open to Band.org. South Boys/Girls Swimming. without audition. Through focused weekly re- the public. Hightstown. 4 p.m. South Ice Hockey. Vs. Nottingham at Mercer County Park. 6:15 p.m. On Stage A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.- mccarter.org. Holiday classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 7:30 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Gallery at Mercer County College, Communica- tions Center, West Windsor, 609- 586-4800, ext. 3589. Solstice concert in conjunction with “Mel Leipzig: Mostly Recent Paintings.” 6 p.m. Dancing Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 732- 789-5272. vivatango.org. Holiday dance party with refreshments. Register. 9 p.m. Lectures Meeting, 55-Plus, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-896-2923. “The Memorial to the Unknown Jewish Martyr: Paris, 1945-1985” presented by Philip Nord, professor of modern and contemporary history at Princeton University. $3. 10 a.m. Singles Widows Support Group, Prince- ton Public Library, 65 Wither- spoon Street, Princeton, 609-252- 2362. Susan M. Friedman facili- tates. Call to register. 11:30 a.m. For Seniors Kosher Cafe West, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Congre- gation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-987- 8100. Kosher meal and speaker for ages 60 and up. “Jews of the South” presented by Rabbi Eric Wisnia focuses on the role Jews played in the Civil War to the Civil Rights movement. Register to elizabeths@jfc- sonline.org. $5. 12:30 p.m. Seniors Group, Beth El Syna- gogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. www.bethel.net. Chanukah party with Cantor Larry Brandspiegal, refreshments, and a gift ex- change. Bring a gift priced between $6 and $10. Register. 1 p.m.

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Continued from preceding page Holiday Spirit: West Windsor residents at 14 Lakeshore Drive, 45 Galston Drive, and 37 Galston Drive took their holiday decorating duties seriously. Don’t see your Friday favorite holiday house? E-mail a photo to rein@wwpin- December 21 fo.com for inclusion next year. Dancing On Stage by open dance. $12. No partners School Sports Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Saturday needed. Beginners welcome. 7 Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- A Christmas Carol, McCarter p.m. For WW-P school sports infor- ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, Theater, 91 University Place, mation, call the hotline: 609-716- 609-912-1272. Beginners wel- December 22 Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday Classical Music come. Lesson followed by dance. classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Harp Concert, West Windsor Li- No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 $60. 2 and 7:30 p.m. North Girls Basketball. Allen- brary, 333 North Post Road, 609- p.m. School Sports town. 2:15 p.m. Art 799-0462. Harp students from the For WW-P school sports infor- Harps4You teaching studio play North Boys Basketball. At Allen- Health Holiday Exhibit, Gold Medal Im- town. 3:30 p.m. mation, call the hotline: 609-716- music by Bach, Mozart, as well as Caregivers Support Group, pressions, 43 Princeton Hight- contemporary music. Harp solos South Boys Basketball. At Alzheimer’s Association, 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. stown Road, West Windsor, 609- and duets with other instruments. Hopewell Valley. 3:30 p.m. Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van North Wrestling. At Lawrence. 606-9001. Sports photographer Register. 2 p.m. Richard Druckman features pho- South Girls Basketball. Hopewell Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609- Noon. tographs from Super Bowls, Gi- Valley. 3:30 p.m. 987-8121. www.alz.org. 6:30 p.m. Pop Music North Ice Hockey. Vs. Newton ants, Jets, Eagles, Yankees, North Ice Hockey. Vs. Paul VI at For Families Lenape Valley at Skyland Arena. Mets, Nets, Devils, Flyers, Rut- Thomas Yermack, Grounds For Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees. 7:20 p.m. gers, Georgetown, and West Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, 4:40 p.m. Parents Night Out, West Windsor Windsor-Plainsboro High School Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Holiday Arts Council, 952 Alexander Dance North and South. Druckman is a music. Free with park admission. South Wrestling. Hightstown. Road, West Windsor, 609-716- 12:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. The Nutcracker, State Theater, longtime West Windsor resident. 1931. Drop off kids ages 6 to 10 for 15 Livingston Avenue, New Sale continues through Monday, pizza and entertainment. Regis- Brunswick, 732-246-7469. Tchai- December 24. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Good Causes On Stage ter. $30. 6 to 9 p.m. kovsky’s score with a cast of more Multimedia Light Show, Cran- A Christmas Carol, McCarter Family Movie Night, Princeton than 100 dancers including ARB’s Dancing bury Christmas Lights, 128 Theater, 91 University Place, Public Library, Witherspoon professional dancers and train- California Mix Dance, Central North Main Street, Cranbury. Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.- Street, Princeton, 609-924-8822. ees, and Princeton Ballet School cranburyChristmasLights.com. mccarter.org. Holiday classic by Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Screening of “Polar Express,” a students. Performance features a Universalist Congregation, 50 The 50-minute show begins on the Charles Dickens. $20 to $60. 7:30 computer animated fantasy film. live orchestra and an appearance hour. Visitors may tune to the radio p.m. Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609- Hot chocolate and cookies will be by the Princeton GirlChoir. $32 to 945-1883. Hustle lessons pre- station posted to watch the lights served. 7 p.m. $57. 1 and 4:30 p.m. sented by Del Camden followed dance to music. 6 to 9 p.m.

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Santa Claus Is Ho Ho Ho: Santa Claus Coming to Town will make the rounds of area streets, accompa- anta Claus is coming for an ear- nied by the West Wind- Sly visit to township neighborhoods — with a fire escort to help sor, Plainsboro, and him on his way. Plainsboro, West Princeton Junction fire Windsor, and Princeton Junction companies. fire companies will be making the grand tour in the next few weeks. The Plainsboro Fire Company’s Saturday, December 15: annual “Santa Ride” will take place Windmere Grove, Wyndhurst Friday and Saturday, December 14 Drive at Mahogany Court, 3:45 and 15. Santa’s itinerary has 38 p.m.; Princeton Collection, Parker stops in 27 neighborhoods. Signs Road at Dennison Place, 3:55 p.m.; will also be posted at each stop. It is Princeton Collection, Silvers Lane recommended that people arrive at at Major Lane, 4:05 p.m.; Barclay the stop early and be prepared for a Square, Clubhouse, 4:30 p.m.; possible late arrival. Princeton Landing, 400 Sayre Dri- “We’ll be making a scheduled ve, 4:55 p.m.; Walker Gordon stop in each Plainsboro neighbor- Farms, Birch Drive at Meadow hood,” say Jim Pedley, chief of the Court, 5:10 p.m.; Walker Gordon Saturday, December 15, be- Plainsboro Fire Company. “That Farms, Walker Gordon Drive at ginning at 5 p.m.: Princeton Terrace, Avalon 24 years in the same location: allows us to bring Santa Claus to Clubhouse, 5:20 p.m.; Country 24 years in the same location: each development and cover the Village, Ruedemann Drive at Watch, Clarkville Road, Sher- 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 brooke, Cranbury Road, Millstone 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 entire township.” Knight Drive, 5:35 p.m.; Country 609-275-7272 Road, Joanne Street, Stobe Lane, Superfresh shopping center The rain dates are Friday and Village, Linden Lane at Wethers- Superfresh shopping center Perry Drive, Dean Court, Steele (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) Saturday, December 21 and 22. field Drive, 5:45 p.m.; Stults Drive (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) Drive, Melville Road, Channing Also located at: The schedule and revised times in at Cooks Corner Drive, 6 p.m.; Also located at: Way, Yeger Road, Bolfmar Av- 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 the event of a rain delay or major Grovers Mill Estates, Harvest Dri- 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 ve at Colonial Drive, 6:15 p.m. enue, Penn Lyle Road (from 609-588-4999 emergency will be posted on www.plainsborofootandankle.com609-588-4999 www.plainsborofire.com. The Also Grovers Mill Estates, Al- Clarksville Road to Colonial Av- schedule is as follows: falfa Circle at King Haven, 6:30 enue), Canoe Brook Drive, Nassau p.m.; Grovers Mill Estates, Derry Place, Colonial Avenue, Princeton Friday, December 14: Meeting at Windmill Court, 6:40 Place, Ziff Lane, Arnold Drive, Plainsboro Village, Okeson and p.m.; Millstone Court at Nostrand Hereford Drive, Hawk Drive, Sullivan, 4:45 p.m.; Plainsboro Road, 6:55 p.m.; Beechtree Es- Worchester Lane, Yorktown Town Center, Macnamee and Wil- tates, Beechtree Lane at Red Oak Court, North Post Road (from son, 5 p.m.; Princeton Crossing, 76 Drive, 7:10 p.m.; Brittany, Thore- Alexander Road to Indian Run Marion Drive, 5:15 p.m.; Wynd- au Drive opposite 71, 7:30 p.m.; Road), Indian Run Road, Welling- hurst Drive, Community Meeting Ashford, Ashford Drive at pool, ton Drive, Benford Estates, Berrien Center, 5:25 p.m.; Hunters Glen, 7:45 p.m.; Aspen, Aspen Drive at City, and Alexander Road (from Building 4300, 5:40 p.m.; Tamar- Building 24, 8 p.m.; Deer Creek, North Post to Route 571). ron Drive, Building 8000 parking Deer Creek Drive at tennis court, lot, 5:50 p.m.; Hampshire Drive, Sunday, December 16, begin- 8:20 p.m.; and Fox Run, Fox Run Lot 39-51 by Tot lot, 6:10 p.m.; ning at 4 p.m.: Drive at tennis court, 8:40 p.m.; Ravens Crest, Lot 1100 by volley- Penns Neck, Glenview, Prince- Additional information can be ball court, 6:20 p.m.; Ravens Crest, ton Greens, Canal Pointe, Colon- obtained by contacting Pedley at Lot 39, 6:30 p.m.; Gentry, Madison nade Pointe, Charlotte Rachel Wil- 609-799-0492. Drive at Adams Court, 7 p.m.; son Apartments, Windsor Woods Quail Ridge, Lot 2000 at manage- he Princeton Junction Volun- Apartments, The Estates at Prince- ment office, 7:15 p.m.; Quail Tteer Fire Company will escort ton Junction, Bear Brook Road, Ridge, Lot 4300, 7:30 p.m.; Brook- Santa Claus through Princeton and Windsor Haven. side, 9 Brookside Court, 7:45 p.m.; Junction on Saturday and Sunday, est Windsor Fire Company Brentwood, Brentwood at Poplar December 15 and 16. Exact times Wwill make rounds with Santa Drive, 8 p.m.; Princeton Manor, that Santa will be in each neighbor- on Tuesday, December 18. “The Kinglet Drive South at Falcon hood are not available. If your de- routes for each day have not yet Court, 8:20 p.m.; Estates at Plains- velopment or street is not listed be- been worked out and are subject to boro, Woodland Drive at Oriole low, visit www.westwindsorfire- change due to crew availability and Court, 8:40 p.m.; and Pheasant .com or call 609-799-3311. fire calls,” says Carol Padd, a mem- Hollow, Building 20 by pool, 8:50 ber of the fire company. p.m. Please do not call the police department for the information.

Comedy Good Causes Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Re- Salons Saving Our Shores, Great gency, 102 Carnegie Center, Sunday Looks 4 Less Hair Salon, Westin West Windsor, 609-987-8018. Hotel, Forrestal Village, 201 Vil- www.catcharisingstar.com. Reg- December 23 lage Boulevard, Plainsboro, 609- ister. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 610-9912. salons-sos.org. 20 hair salons offer haircuts, styling, eye- Strong Mind & Body Blood Drive Dance lash and eyebrow enhancement, ImproImproImprovvve YYe ourself!ourself!ourself! American Red Cross, Central Jer- The Nutcracker, State Theater, chair massage, and clip in hair ex- sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander 15 Livingston Avenue, New tensions to benefit the recovery Road, West Windsor, 800-448- Brunswick, 732-246-7469. Tchai- and rebuilding of families and busi- Tae Kwon Do nesses devastated by Hurricane • Our Specialized Programs 3543. www.redcrossblood.org. 7 kovsky’s score with a cast of more • Make Learning Fun and Exciting a.m. to 2 p.m. than 100 dancers. Performance Sandy. Proceeds benefit One Sim- features a live orchestra under the ple Wish and Restore Our Shore. • Our Curriculum Helps Students For Families director of Michael Pratt and an E-mail [email protected]. • Improve Concentration, appearance by the Princeton Girl- Walks-ins and pre-booking avail- • Confidence & Discipline In School Ice Skate with Santa, Mercer able. 1 to 5 p.m. County, Mercer County Park Ice Choir. $32 to $57. 1 and 4:30 p.m. Holiday Benefit Concert, Ernie Trial Program Rink, West Windsor, 609-371- White, Cedar Gardens, Route 33, 1669. www.mercercounty.org. On Stage Hamilton, 609-587-1511. Ernie Family skate session with Santa A Christmas Carol, McCarter White Band and friends. Proceeds Only $39 followed by visit with Santa, candy Theater, 91 University Place, benefit Save Our Shore. $25. 7 p.m. canes, and photographs. $7; $5 Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday Includes 2 Weeks for children and seniors; free skate classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to Instruction Plus Uniform rental. Bring a camera. 5 to 7 p.m. $60. 1 and 5:30 p.m. History Walking Tour, Historical Society Master Yoon Kak Kim OutdoorAction Classical Music of Princeton, Bainbridge House, is one of the most successful 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, Princeton Canal Walkers, Turn- Princeton Brass Band, Westmin- head coaches of the U.S Nationa 609-921-6748. Two-hour walking ing Basin Park, Alexander Road, ster Conservatory, Richardson tour of downtown Princeton and Tae Kwon Do Team. Master Princeton, 609-896-0546. Three- Auditorium, Princeton University, Princeton University. $7; $4 for Kim has earned international mile walk on the towpath. Bad 609-258-9220. Stephen Arthur ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. recognition. weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Allen conducts. Free. 2 p.m. Family Nature Programs, New Singles Jersey Audubon, Plainsboro Pop Music United Black Belt Off Broadstreet Theater, Prince- Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Holiday in Brass, Princeton 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road ton Singles, 5 South Greenwood Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. “Win- Brass Band, Richardson Audito- Southfield Retail Center • West Windsor Avenue, Hopewell, 732-329-9470. ter Birding.” Register. $5. 2:30 to 4 rium, Princeton University, 609- www.unitedblackbelt.com Age 50 plus. Register. 1:30 p.m. p.m. 895-5504. Holiday concert. $10. 2 p.m. Continued on following page 609-275-1500 24 THE NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2012

Continued from preceding page Dancing Contra Dance, Princeton Coun- try Dancers, Suzanne Patterson First Presbyterian Church Center, Monument Drive, 609- Monday 924-6763. Instruction followed by of Dutch Neck dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. December 24 Live Music 154 South Mill Road • Princeton Junction, NJ Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 609-7799-00712 • www.dutchneckpresbyterian.com Christmas Eve. 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, On Stage 609-924-5555. 21 plus. 10 p.m. A Christmas Carol, McCarter Food & Dining SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD Theater, 91 University Place, Cornerstone Community Child Star: Noah Worship Service Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday Kitchen, Princeton United Hinsdale of West Wind- 9:30 AM - classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to Methodist Church, Nassau at 10:30 AM - Fellowship Hour $60. Noon. Vandeventer Street, Princeton, sor plays several roles 11:15 AM - Open Door Service 609-924-2613. Hot meals served in ‘A Christmas Car- Live Music by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. ol,’playing through 24-Hour Christmas Show, WPRB Radio, 103.3 FM. www.wprb.com. History Friday, December 28, Annual edition of Jon Solomon’s Patriots’ Week, Trenton, 609-777- at McCarter Theater. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH 24-hour show featuring rare, 1770. Podium lecture on the CHRISTMAS EVE strange, and confounding records American Revolution, 10 a.m.; Family Service directly or vaguely holiday-related “James Monroe: The Wound that Sports 5:00 PM - including songs about snowy win- Made a President” at 11 a.m.; with Children’s Pageant ter months, Chanukah, Kwaanza, “African Americans in the Ameri- Trenton Titans, Sun National and New Years. Solomon began can Revolution” at noon; Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Av- 10:00 PM - Candlelight the show in 1988, when he was 15 Stephanie Plum’s Trenton Tour at enue, Trenton, 609-341-1100. Communion Service with years old. 6 p.m. to 6 p.m. De- 1 p.m.; Kid’s Quiz Bowl at 2 p.m. Hockey vs. Reading. $11 and up. cember 25. Colonial beer tasting at 3 p.m. 7:05 p.m. Chancel Choir Screening of “Janice Meredith” at Good Causes 7 p.m. Tours of Ellarslie Mansion Santa’s Arrival, Princeton Air- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to $40. Friday port, Route 206, 609-921-3100. 10 a.m. www.princetonairport.com. Bring a wrapped gift with child’s name in December 28 large text and Santa will distribute it when he arrives. Participants are Thursday also asked to bring an unwrapped School Sports gift of clothing, books, or toys to be December 27 distributed through Mercer County For WW-P school sports infor- Board of Social Services. Gifts mation, call the hotline: 609-716- must be delivered to the airport by School Sports 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Sunday, December 16. 11 a.m. North Girls Basketball PDS Tour- For WW-P school sports infor- nament. Call for time. Faith mation, call the hotline: 609-716- South Girls Basketball Holiday Christmas Eve Caroling, Arts 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Tournament at Hillsborough. Call Council of Princeton, On the North Girls Basketball. PDS for time. Green, 609-924-8777. Carolers of Tournament. Call for time. all ages assemble on Palmer On Stage Square green. Bring lanterns and North Ice Hockey. Hamilton West flashlights. Keep your eyes open Tournament. Call for time. A Christmas Carol, McCarter for Santa. Free. 5:15 p.m. South Girls Basketball. Holiday Theater, 91 University Place, 609- Tournament at Hillsborough. Call 258-2787. Holiday classic. $20 to Christmas Eve Service, Prince- $60. 7:30 p.m. ton Presbyterian Church, 545 for time. Meadow Road, West Windsor, North Wrestling. Lenape Valley Dancing 609-987-1166. Lessons and car- High School Holiday Tournament. ols family service. 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Cen- South Wrestling. Bears Invitation- ter, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, al Tournament at Churchill Junior 609-912-1272. Beginners wel- Tuesday High School. 9:30 a.m. come. Lesson followed by dance. South Boys Basketball. Prime- No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 December 25 time ESCIT Christmas Tourna- p.m. ment at Trenton Catholic. 6:30 p.m. Public Speaking Christmas. Postal and bank holi- Successfully Speak Up Toast- day. On Stage masters, Pellettieri, Rabstein, & A Christmas Carol, McCarter Altman, 100 Nassau Park Boule- Classical Music Theater, 91 University Place, vard, Suite 111, West Windsor, Chapel Choir Pre-Tour Concert, Princeton, 609-258-2787. Holiday 732-631-0114. Members deliver Princeton University Chapel, classic by Charles Dickens. $20 to and evaluate prepared and im- Princeton campus, 609-258-3654. $60. 2 and 7:30 p.m. promptu speeches. 7:30 to 9 p.m. www.princeton.edu. Free. 8 p.m. Dancing Jazz & Blues History Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Julie Nixon and David Ylviskaer, Crossing Re-Enactment, Friends Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Coalition For Peace Action, Uni- of Washington Crossing State Stockton Street, Princeton, 732- tarian Universalist Congregation, Park, Washington Crossing His- 789-5272. vivatango.org. Class 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, toric Park, Route 32, Washington and practice session. $12. 8 p.m. 609-924-5022. “Make Magic To- Church of St. David Crossing, PA, 215-493-4076. His- gether, a benefit concert. $25 in- torical reenactment of George Live Music cludes post concert refreshments. the KingKingthe Washington’s daring 1776 river 7:30 p.m. Home for the Holidays Party, Tre crossing. 1 p.m. 1 New Village Road, Princeton Junction, NJ Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, For- Comedy 609-2275-77111 restal Village, Plainsboro, 609- Socials 452-1515. Holiday buffet, cash RC Smith, Catch a Rising Star, Christmas Schedule Dinner and a Movie, Beth El Syn- bar, and music by Wendy Zoffer Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Christmas Schedule agogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, Trio. Register. $20. 5 to 9 p.m. Center, West Windsor, 609-987- 8018. Register. $22. 8 p.m. 2005200520052012 East Windsor, 609-443-4454. Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill www.bethel.net. Kosher Chinese Coffee House, 335 Princeton dinner and screening of “Noodle.” Hightstown Road, West Windsor, History ~ ~ Mass Schedule ~~~ Register. $15. 6:30 p.m. 609-716-8771. 7 p.m. Patriots’ Week, Trenton, 609-777- ~ Mass Schedule ~ 1770. “Colonial Con-Arts” at 9 History a.m.; “Help the Ladies: Public and ChristmasChristmas EveEve Private Vision in the Women’s His- Monday, December 24th Wednesday Patriots’ Week, Trenton, 609-777- torical Preservation” at 11 a.m. 1770. Washington’s Crossing bus 3:00 pm,Saturday, 5:00 pm, December 8:00 pm 24th& 10:00 pm Battle of Trenton Battlefield walk- 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm & 10:00 pm December 26 tour at 9 a.m.; Civil war flag unveil- ing tour at 10 a.m. “Petty’s Run Ar- ing at 10 a.m.; “George Washing- chaeological Site” at 1 p.m.; “New Christmas Day ton and Chocolate” at 11 a.m. Pet- Christmas Day Jersey’s Original People” at 2 Tuesday,Christmas December Day 25th Kwanzaa begins. ty’s Run Archaeological Site: A Dis- p.m.; Dinner with George Wash- 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12 noon play in the Making” at noon; Old ington at 6:30 p.m. Colonial Ball at Sunday, December 25th School Sports Barracks Fife & Drum Corps con- 7 p.m. Tours of Ellarslie Mansion cert at 1 p.m. “Stacy Potts: Conflict- North Ice Hockey. Hamilton West from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. 9:00New am, 10:30 Year’s am & E12ve noon ed Entrepreneur of the Revolution” Tournament. Call for time. Monday, December 31 at 2 p.m. “Nothing More Agreeable: Singles 5:00 pm The Music that the Washington’s New YYNew ear’s DayDayear’s On Stage Knew” presented by the Practition- Divorce Recovery Program, A Christmas Carol, McCarter ers of Musick at 5 p.m. Colonial Pub Princeton Church of Christ, 33 NewSunday, Y ear’sJanuary 1stDay Theater, 91 University Place, 609- Crawl at 6 p.m. Some events are River Road, Princeton, 609-581- 8:30 a.m.,Tuesday, 10:00 Januarya.m. & 1st11:30 a.m. 258-2787. Holiday classic. $20 to free. Tours of Ellarslie Mansion 3889. Non-denominational sup- 10:00 a.m. $60. 7:30 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9 a.m. port group. Free. 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 25 Socials Year End Celebration, West Sunday Windsor Arts Council, 952 Opportunities Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.westwind- December 30 sorarts.org. Raise a toast to Ed- Donations for Pets Skillman. Visit nassautennis.net or They will hear cases written and per- call 908-359-8730 for information. formed by students. Judges and at- uardo Garcia, the executive direc- Best Friends seeks donations for tor, who is retiring after seven School Sports Mercer Museum offers a Lego torneys will preside over the trials. years. Potluck dinner. Register pets in need. Animal lovers can do- Programs for grades 3 to 6 will North Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000 nate food, toys, and treats for home- robotics workshop focusing on con- your attendance and contribution ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Hamil- be held Tuesday to Friday, May 28 of food, spirits, or ambiance. 7 less dogs and cats. All donations struction, manipulation, and com- ton West Tournament. Call for puter technology, on Wednesday, to 31. Seventh and eighth grade p.m. See story. time. will benefit the pets being cared for sessions will take place Monday to by the Animal Placement Agency of December 26, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. $85 a ses- Thursday, May 20 to 23. Register Good Causes the Windsors in West Windsor. Do- at www.njsbf.org. Contact Sheila nations may be made at 1379 Route sion. Visit www.mercermuseum.- Saturday Holiday Music Concert, Prince- org or call 215-348-9461. Boro at 732-937-7519 or E-mail ton Elks, 354 Route 518, Blawen- 130 in Windsor. Call 609-448-3114 [email protected]. December 29 burg, 908-359-7122. Einstein Al- or visit www.apawpets.org. Princeton Airport is the scene ley Musician’s Collaborative win- for Santa’s landing on Monday, Donate Please ter holiday music. Benefit for New Auditions December 24, at 11 a.m. The air- Jersey school children displaced Century 21 Abrams, Hutchin- School Sports by Hurricane Sandy. Children’s Theater to Go seeks performers port opens its maintenance hangar son & Associates are holding a di- comfortable with improv, character at 10:30 a.m. for the holiday festiv- For WW-P school sports infor- activities, sing alongs, more. Pot aper and pajama drive for young walkaround, and audience partici- ities. Santa will distribute gifts mation, call the hotline: 609-716- luck. $10. 2 p.m. children in HomeFront. Bring the pation to engage the audience in the from the sack on his back to each 5000, ext. 5134, www.ww-p.org. Multimedia Light Show, Cran- diapers and pajamas to 64 Prince- bury Christmas Lights, 128 “Grease Sing Along” movie screen- child and parents will have the op- ton-Hightstown Road, West Wind- North Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000 North Main Street, Cranbury. ing on Friday to Sunday, January 25 portunity to snap a picture of their ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Hamil- sor. Call Janice Hutchinson or Bar- cranburyChristmasLights.com. to 27, at Kelsey Theater. The per- children on Santa’s lap. There is no bara Weinfield at 609-683-5000. ton West Tournament. Call for The 50-minute show begins on the time. formers will be in Grease-type cos- charge for the event. hour. Visitors may tune to the radio tumes and will teach and lead the To participate bring one toy (12 Seeking Dancers South Boys Basketball, 609-716- station posted to watch the lights crowd in Hand Jive, Greased Light- inches or smaller) for each child to 5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. dance to the music. 6 to 9 p.m. Roxey Ballet has male and fe- ning, Beauty School Dropout, and the chimneys in the airport lobby. Primetime ESCIT Christmas Tour- male company auditions for others. Auditions will be held at The gift must be wrapped and have nament at Trenton Catholic. 3 Faith dancers with professional experi- Kelsey Theater on Monday, De- the child’s name written clearly. p.m. Service, Princeton United ence. Contracts are 19 to 30 weeks. cember 17, from 7 to 10 p.m. Send Santa will distribute gifts according Methodist Church, Nassau at Send letter of inquiry and resumes Dancing headshot and resume to Ruth to order in which they were received. Vandeventer Street, 609-924- to [email protected] or 243 Markoe at [email protected]. Deadline is Sunday, December 16. Ballroom Blitz, Central Jersey 2613. www.princetonumc.org. 10 North Union Street, Lambertville Dance Society, Suzanne Patter- a.m. Please donate a gift of a new toy Playhouse 22 has announced its son Center, 45 Stockton Street, or book for a needy child. These 08530. Visit www.roxeyballet.org. Original Mind Zen Sangha, Fel- audition schedule for the upcoming Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.- gifts should be unwrapped. The air- No phone calls please. lowship in Prayer, 291 Wither- season. Auditions for “The Uninvit- centraljerseydance.org. Holiday spoon Street, Princeton. www.- port will also be collecting checks DanceVision has auditions for dance and buffet. No partner ed” are Wednesday and Thursday, originalmindzen.com. Zen medita- made out to the “Food Bank Net- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on needed. $20. 7 p.m. January 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. Auditions tion and Buddhist services. Free. work of Somerset County” and Sunday, January 27. Performances for “Twist of Faith” are Tuesday, 6:45 to 9 p.m. canned and boxed food donations. are Sunday, May 5 at noon and 4 Live Music January 15, and Thursday, January The airport is on Route 206 in p.m. Visit www.dancevisionnj.org. Tom Byrne, It’s a Grind Coffee History 17, at 7 p.m. Auditions for “Sunday Montgomery Township. Call 609- House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, in the Park with George” are Sun- Patriots’ Week, Trenton, 609-777- 921-3100 or visit www.princeton- ESL Registration Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.- 1770. www.patriotsweek.com. day, January 27, at 1 p.m.; and Tues- itsagrind.com. Acoustic pop. 8 to Colonial Church at First Presby- airport.com. YWCA Princeton offers Eng- 10 p.m. day, January 29, at 7 p.m. terian Church, 120 East State Auditions will be held at the Sylvan Learning Center offers lish as a Second Language for win- Street. Period dress invited. El- East Brunswick Community Arts free tutoring to students impacted by ter visitors to the U.S. in an inten- Good Causes larslie Mansion tours from 1 to 4 Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Hurricane Sandy. Days of Learning sive two-week, 30-hour course, Multimedia Light Show, Cran- p.m. 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 2, to Satur- bury Christmas Lights, 128 Brunswick. Visit www.Play- are to help students catch up on Walking Tour, Historical Society house22.org. school work. The offer is open to any day, January 12, from 9 a.m. to North Main Street, Cranbury. of Princeton, Bainbridge House, non-Sylvan student who reserves a noon. The cost is $360 plus admis- cranburyChristmasLights.com. 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, Somerset Valley Players has The 50-minute show begins on the Saturday afternoon spot at a partici- sion fees. The program is geared 609-921-6748. www.princeton- auditions for “13,” a musical with hour. Visitors may tune to the radio pating center. Centers participating toward non-native visitors. history.org. Two-hour walking tour seven teenage boys and six teenage station posted to watch the lights of downtown Princeton and in the free tutoring efforts include Field trips may include Princeton girls. Sunday, December 16, and dance to the music. 6 to 9 p.m. Princeton University includes sto- the center at 3635 Quakerbridge Public Library, Princeton University Tuesday, December 18, at 7:30 ries about the early history of Road, Hamilton, 609-588-9037. Museum, local police departments Comedy Princeton, the founding of the Uni- p.m., at 689 Amwell Road, Hills- and rescue squads, the Medical Cen- RC Smith, Catch a Rising Star, versity, and the American Revolu- borough. Performance dates are Bucks County Playhouse has ter of Princeton at Plainsboro, and Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie tion. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 weekends, Friday, April 12, to announced its Saturday Arts Pro- the New Jersey State Museum. Con- Center, West Windsor, 609-987- p.m. Sunday, May 5. Be prepared to sing gram, a training ground for per- tact Caroline Tompkins at 609-497- 8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. 32 bars of a pop/rock or contempo- formers in grades 4 through 12. Register. $22. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. 2100, ext. 329 or E-mail ctomp- rary musical theater song (not a The nine-week session runs from [email protected]. Blood Drive Monday song from the show). Bring sheet Saturdays, January 19 to March 23. music clearly marked and in the An open house is scheduled for Register for Princeton Adult American Red Cross, Central Jer- correct key. An accompanist will Saturday, January 12, at 4 p.m. School ESL (English as a Second sey Donor Center, 707 Alexander December 31 Language) classes, on Thursday, Road, West Windsor, 800-448- be provided. All actors must realis- The winter session costs $450. tically be able to portray a 13-year- Visit www.bcptheater.org/educa- January 24, at Princeton High 3543. www.redcrossblood.org. 7 New Year’s Eve. a.m. to 2 p.m. old. Visit www.svptheatre.org or tion, call 609-460-4630, ext. 114, or School, 151 Moore Street, 7 to 8 Dancing call 908-369-7469. E-mail [email protected]. Classes p.m. Visit www.princetonadult- Wellness take place at Bucks County Play- school.org or call 609-683-1101. English Contra Dance, Princeton For the Young house and the Solebury School. T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, Country Dancers, Suzanne Pat- Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, Call for Vendors terson Center, Monument Drive, Nassau Tennis Club offers a New Jersey State Bar Founda- Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. All lev- 609-924-6763. www.princeton- holiday tennis camp for young peo- Princeton YWCA Flea Market, els. Free. 10 a.m. tion offers free mock trial programs countrydancers.org. Basics work- ple on Wednesday to Friday, De- for students in grades 3 to 8 at the Sunday, February 3, 10 a.m. to 2 shop, pot luck dessert buffet, History cember 26 to 28. The half-day pro- New Jersey Law Center in New p.m. at 59 Paul Robeson Place, dancing. $20. 7 p.m. gram includes tennis instructions, Princeton. Vendor fee is $20. Ad- Patriots’ Week, Trenton, 609-777- Brunswick. During the interactive drills, fitness, and more. $60 a day programs, elementary and middle mission is $2. Vendor and admission 1770. www.patriotsweek.com. Classical Music fees benefit the YWCA. E-mail First Battle of Trenton at 11 a.m. includes lunch. 1800 Route 206, school students will serve as jurors. New Year’s Eve Concert, Greater [email protected]. Battle of Trenton Puppet Show at Trenton Symphony Orchestra, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.; Second Bat- Patriots Theater, War Memorial, tle of Trenton at 3 p.m. Colonial Trenton, 609-396-5522. www.- Dinner, Dance, and Ghostwalk at trentixnj.com. The special concert 6 p.m. Tours of Ellarslie Mansion includes symphonic favorites and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11 a.m. music from Broadway and Holly- wood films. The program features OutdoorAction selections from “Empress,” a new Princeton Canal Walkers, Turn- musical with music by Brian Ka- ing Basin Park, Alexander Road, tona of West Windsor. Katona, the Princeton, 609-896-0546. Three- conductor, will be joined by Broad- mile walk on the towpath. Bad way singer and actress Alison weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Fraser and pianist Steven Ryan. $25 to $65. 8 p.m. See story. Full Moon Hike, Plainsboro Pre- serve, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. Family walk. Live Music Register. $5. 4:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve Celebration, In- dia Hut Restaurant, 10 Schalks Sports Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609- 936-8484. Music, food buffet, and Trenton Titans, Sun National more. BYOB. Register. $25. 8 Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Av- p.m. enue, Trenton, 609-341-1100. Hockey vs. Reading. $11 and up. 7:05 p.m. Continued on page 27 26 THE NEWS DECEMBER 14, 2012 ‘Snow Queen’–– And WW-P Dancers –– Return to the Kendall Theater Stage he Snow Queen, an original Tballet, premiered at Kendall Theater at College of New Jersey in 2011 and returns to the stage for its second year. DanceVision’s ballet, choreographed by Risa Kaplowitz of West Windsor, is the tale of a young girl’s courageous journey to rescue her beloved from the beautiful, yet evil Snow Queen. “The story is magical and com- pelling. It has all the components of a great tale: adventure, humor, joy, and heart. The cast of characters includes robbers, a sorceress, doves, a raven, ice maidens, snow bees, a prince and princess, and even a devil,” says Kaplowitz, the artistic director. “Adults and children alike will enjoy the story, and the characters that guide the audience through it.” Based on the classic Hans Chris- tian Andersen story, the ballet is performed to a score that includes music by Rimsky-Korsakov and Edvard Grieg. In addition to the music and the choreography, the production features projection artwork as its backdrop to carry the au- There are several family con- Somerville and she has been a busi- dience on a journey with the charac- nections including Madison Lai ness analyst at Morgan Stanley in Let It Snow: Max Azaro, above left, of West Windsor ters as they dance from the lively and Esther Sun of West Windsor, a New York City for six years. portrays Kai. The mother-daughter combination of Scandinavian village square to the mother and daughter. Sun was born Their daughter, Madison Lai, is Esther, right, and Madison Lai also dance in the show. Snow Queen’s frigid ice castle. in China and her father was a visit- an eighth grade student at Commu- DanceVision’s free pre-perfor- ing professor at University of Wis- nity Middle School. She plays both Risa’s husband, who also works at year, she has spent two years in mance talk will augment your per- consin at Madison in 1979. “He the violin and the piano. “It’s very formance experience. “Whether Morgan Stanley. Madison began PDT’s summer intensive program was on the first flight out of China,” time consuming but she does not taking classes at PDT when she where she explores jazz, hip hop, this is someone’s first ballet, they she says. She, and her brother, now want to give them up,” says her are unfamiliar with the story of the was in the second grade. and modern dance. a neurologist in New York City, mother. Madison not only plays vi- “I was driving Madison to class- “I’m glad we have this time to- Snow Queen, or they would like to studied there in later years. olin in the school orchestra; she know more about DanceVision’s es and discovered that DanceVi- gether and can bond every week- She met her future husband, was also in the regional and state sion offers opportunities for adults end,” says Esther. approach to professional quality Gwanywan Lai, when they were in orchestras. productions, the pre-performance to dance,” she says. “I always liked — Lynn Miller graduate school in Madison. He Their son, Christopher Lai, is a dancing and I danced as a kid.” talk will be enriching for every- was born in Taiwan. After graduate sophomore at High School North, The Snow Queen, DanceVi- one,” says Cadence Bowden, pres- She danced in Nutcracker for school the couple moved to Michi- where he is on the varsity soccer two years and this is the second sion, Kendall Hall, College of New ident of the DanceVision board of gan where he was a professor and team. He is also a member of the Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, trustees. year for Snow Queen. “It’s a tradi- she was an engineer with Ford Mo- Princeton Football Club, a travel- tion now,” she says. “My parents Ewing. Saturday, December 15, 7 WWP dancers include Annabel tor Company. During their seven ing football team. “I am a soccer p.m.; and Sunday, December 16, at and Max Azaro; Selin Bayrakli; come to the show.” This year moth- years there she earned an MBA — mom and go to all of the games,” er and daughter are in the same noon and 4 p.m. Choreographed by Zoe Chang; Iris, Josiah, and Leo and both of their children were she says. Risa Kaplowitz of West Windsor. Foster; Scarlett Hanks; Alexander scene when Sun plays a gypsy born. When Sun moved to West woman and Madison is a gypsy Projection artwork by Dave Hane- Inkiow; Adrienne Kaplowitz; Since they came to the east Windsor, Princeton Dance Theater man of Plainsboro. More than 70 Raisa Roberto; Dan Sandford; Eric girl. coast, her husband works with was recommended by several peo- “I really enjoy the school and the performers and 140 original cos- Simon; Madison Lai; and Esther medical devices at J&J in ple — including Alan Kaplowitz, tumes. An educational pre-perfor- Sun. dance,” says Sun. “Risa Kaplowitz focuses on technique, and it’s a mance talk will accompany each high-caliber pre-professional performances one hour before cur- dance company.” Though Madison tain. $25. 609-771-2775. www.- ClearClear Skin!Skin! studies ballet during the school dancevisionNJ.org. Student Special! 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Monroe Center Forsgate 2 Tree Farm Rd. Newcomers always welcome. 5 Center Drive • Suite A Suite A-110 Monroe Township, NJ Pennington, NJ 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction 08550 609-655-4544 609-799-1753 • www.popnj.org 609-737-4491 Rev. Carl Joecks, Pastor DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 27 From The Police Blotter Plainsboro identity and learned that there were Two Philadelphia men were ar- three active warrants for his arrest. rested on Thursday, December 6, Fraud. A resident of Fox Run He was processed and turned over on drug-related charges after being Ryan James Brandau, Artistic Director Drive was the victim of fraud on to Sayreville police. pulled over for speeding. The pas- Friday, November 23. An un- senger, Ramon A. Genao Cortor- known actor in Massachusetts DWI. Paul Van Den Brink of Messiah Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was ar- real, 26, was found to have 10 made fraudulent purchases totaling bricks — 500 bags — of heroin, George Frideric Handel $1,216 on the victim’s debit card. rested for DWI on Thursday, De- cember 6. An officer pulled him and was charged with possession Sunday, December 16, 2012, 3:00 pm A resident of Quail Ridge Drive over for careless driving in a park- of heroin and possession with in- was the victim of fraud on Sunday, ing lot and detected alcohol on his tent to distribute. He was held at Patriots Theater at the War Memorial • Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ November 25. Fraudulent purchas- breath. Van Den Brink was issued the Middlesex County Adult Cor- es totaling $499.99 had been made rectional Center in default of Soloists summonses for DWI, reckless dri- Melanie Russell, soprano • Nicholas Tamagna, counter tenor from a website in Great Britain on ving, and careless driving. $15,000 bail. the victim’s credit card. The driver, Jean C. Beaubuy, Steven Brennfleck, tenor • Douglas Williams, bass Anthony Lindsey, 24, of Levit- 56, was found to have a bag of mar- Theft. A 14-year-old student at town, PA, was charged with DWI ijuana. He was charged with pos- Tickets at $55, 42 and 25 High School North was the victim after being pulled over for speed- session of marijuana under 50 A 20% discount is available for groups of 10 people or more. of theft on Wednesday, November ing on Saturday, December 8. He grams, speeding, and possession www.princetonpromusica.org 28. According to the victim’s was also issued summonses for of a controlled dangerous sub- or (609) 683-5122 mother, she loaned her iPhone to a careless driving, speeding, having stance in a motor vehicle. friend during gym class, who then an open container of alcohol in a said she returned the phone to the motor vehicle, and having an ob- victim’s gym locker. After class, structed view. West Windsor Programs made possible in part by funds from the Edward T. Cone Foundation and the the phone was not inside the vic- New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National tim’s locker. The phone is valued at Sergio D. Calderon, 29, of Theft. An unknown actor stole Endowment for the Arts, and the New Jersey Cultural Trust. a Christmas decoration, valued at $500. Lawrenceville, was arrested for Persons requiring special assistance or accommodations are asked to contact Princeton Pro DWI on Sunday, December 9. Pa- $30, from the front lawn of a Find- Musica two weeks in advance of an event to alert staff to any special needs. Call 609.683.5122 A resident of Tamarron Drive trolman Arthur Gant pulled him ley Lane residence between 10:30 with any questions or requests for special assistance. Every effort will be made to accommodate was the victim of theft on Wednes- over for speeding and found him to p.m. on Wednesday, November special needs. day, December 5. He told police be intoxicated. He was also charged 28, and 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, that at roughly 6:45 a.m. he ob- with reckless driving and speeding. November 29. served that his GPS, Sirius Satellite unit, and $40 in cash had been tak- Olga Talyn, 66, of Plainsboro A resident of Hereford Drive re- en from his Nissan Maxima, which was charged with DWI after a traf- ported that two Christmas decora- had been locked. The value of the fic stop on Monday, December 10. tions, valued at $100, were stolen stolen property is $360. She was also issued summonses for from the front lawn of the resi- reckless driving and having an ob- dence between 10 p.m. on Tues- Criminal Mischief. An un- structed view. day, November 27, and 7 a.m. on known actor broke a glass window Wednesday, November 28. near the front door of a residence Possession. 18-year-olds Rolih- on Kinglet Drive North sometime lahl N. Cole of Plainsboro and Fraud. A Titusville resident between 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Madeleine M. Craig of West Wind- was the victim of fraud on Thurs- December 5, and 8:21 a.m. on Fri- sor were charged with drug-related day, November 29. An unknown Now Enrolling day, December 7. The actor did not offenses following a motor vehicle actor stole three credit cards from enter the residence, and nothing accident on Thursday, November the victim’s purse while she was January 2 1/2 Year Olds 29. Patrolman Patrick Miller found eating at Panera Bread in the Nas- was reported missing. The cost of Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the damage to the window was esti- a car with its lights off facing the sau Park shopping center and made mated to be $300. median at the intersection of Wyn- fraudulent purchases with them at dhurst Drive and Plainsboro Road. Walmart and Target. Fall 2013-2014 Contempt of Court. A random (limited spaces available) Craig, the driver, was unresponsive Burglary. Sometime between DMV inquiry conducted on a van and appeared to be DWI under the traveling south on Route 1 resulted Thursday, November 15, and Sat- KINDERGARTEN EXTENSION influence of prescription medica- urday, November 17, unknown ac- in an arrest for contempt of court. tion. Cole, the passenger, was AM and PM Classes NEW! The driver, John P. Milutis Jr., 43, tors used force to enter a residence NEW! found to have a 60 m pill of Vy- on Berkshire Drive. The victim has of Lawrence, was found to have a vanse and under the influence of 2013-2014 School Year suspended license as well as an ac- not yet determined what was prescription medication without a stolen. Registration Begins January 2013 tive traffic warrant from Borden- prescription. town Township and a $48,347.86 Craig was charged with DWI, Shoplifiting. Kristina A. Don- Princeton Meadow Preschool child support warrant from the reckless driving, failure to report na, 22, of Clifton, and Kaitlin C. 545 Meadow Road • Princeton, NJ 08540 Mercer County Sheriff’s Depart- an accident, and failure to maintain Wylie, 22, of Lawrenceville were (609) 987-1180 • www.princetonmeadow.com ment. Milutis posted $500 for the a lane. She was taken to the Univer- arrested for shoplifting on [email protected] Bordentown warrant and was sity Medical Center of Princeton at Wednesday, December 5, at Wal- transported to Middlesex County Plainsboro for treatment. Cole was Mart. A store Loss Prevention Of- Princeton Meadow Preschool admits students of any race, Adult Correctional Center in lieu arrested and charged with posses- ficer allegedly saw them try to color, religion, and national or ethnic origin. of the child support warrant. sion of and using a controlled dan- steal more than $700 in merchan- Obstruction of Justice. Calvin gerous substance in a motor vehi- dise. Louisaire, 24, of Brooklyn, NY, cle. Celine I. Engel, 19, of Trenton, was arrested for obstruction of jus- Terrell Thomas, 26, of Chester, and Briana Nicole Henderson, 20, tice and hindering apprehension on PA, was arrested for possessionNo of of Lawrenceville were observed Gimmicks, Friday, December 7. 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Filipino Christmas Continued from page 1 vice, makes, it more joyful and festive, especially at Christmastime. We want to share that here in the U.S.” This year the music sung and played at St. David will “focus on the vocals. We often have instrumental accompaniment, but this year there will be less of that, so that the beauty of our choir can be enjoyed. The songs will be lively and welcoming to everyone.” For Usuquen, Simbang Gabi is more than just a festival; it is a family affair. His entire family — wife Arlene, son Matthew, who is a student at Village School, and daughter Isabelle, who goes to Dutch Neck Elementary School — will all be singing at the mass. “My wife sang in a family band that played in cities throughout Asia and the Mid- dle East before she moved to the United States. Her sister Lisa was also in the band in the Philippines and now sings in the Filipino Choir of St. David the King with us.” The Filipino Choir of St. David the King, above, will They are two of four vocal soloists perform on Monday, December 17. The Usuquen whose voices will be showcased during the mass this year. family, right, works to create a traditional Filipino The choir is composed of ap- Christmas lantern, a parol. proximately 25 adults and 10 children, all of whom will be singing at chitect who worked as an engineer. The Philippines is 70 percent St. David on December 17. “The Usuquen went into marketing for Catholic, so most of the country children are an important part of Colgate Palmolive and moved be- celebrates Christmas. Christmas is the choir. In fact, this year some of tween the U.S., Asia, and Europe an important holiday in the Philip- the pieces have been arranged for many years. But he would re- pines, beginning with the nine-day specifically so that the children’s turn home to the Philippines to vis- Simbang Gabi and culminating voices can be heard.” Usuquen it his parents and family during the with Three Kings Day, a holy day adds that former West Windsor Christmas season. of obligation that marks the end of resident Bob Fernandez arranged Those Christmas visits led to a the Christmas holiday. Santa Claus all of the music for this year’s meeting with his future wife. “We is a beloved tradition and Filipino event. Fernandez, along with his would meet every year because she children make lists for Santa just as family, has been involved with the was a sister of my best friend’s kids do in the United States. Fliipino Choir at St. David’s for wife,” he says. Although she trav- Simbang Gabi, which has be- many years, eled all over Asia and the Middle come increasingly popular in the “But,” Usuquen says, “that is East, she also returned home every United States, literally means Christmas Eve (Misa de Gallo). Lawrenceville, who “wanted to not the only special feature of the year to celebrate Christmas with “night mass” in Tagalog. The mass service this year. Our celebrant Families attend church and cele- bring one of the most beautiful and her family. They were married in was traditionally celebrated by the brate with friends and family after moving Filipino traditions to the will be Father Alex Enriquez, the 2001. ringing of church bells and the resident priest of St. Alphonsus in church at the Noche Buena, the area.” Romy explains that in Mer- The family left New York be- playing of music at the start of the Christmas Eve feast. Presents are cer County the last day of Simbang Hopewell, who is a ‘singing cause they were looking for “the mass, which was held at dawn so priest.’ This year the entire mass also exchanged at that time. Gabi is December 23, so that par- right environment to raise our fam- that farmers, fishermen, and others In Mercer County, home to a ticipants can celebrate Christmas will be sung. We hope this will en- ily. After seeing many houses in could attend before starting their liven the celebration. We are using large Filipino population, each of Eve with their families. the area, we fell in love with our workday. Its origins can be traced the nine parishes in the Catholic Romy explains that when and the music to make it more joyful, house in Windsor Park Estates,” to the celebration of Christmas in welcoming and acceptable to non- diocese of Trenton hosts a special his wife began the event, he quick- Usuquen says. “When we saw St. 1587 in Mexico, when the Pope al- Simbang Gabi mass, starting on ly realized that they would need Filipinos, and even non-Catholics. David the King right in front of the lowed a parish to hold its Christ- In this way, the mass will be similar December 15 and culminating on more help to coordinate with all of community, we knew this was the mas mass outdoors (“Misa de Gal- December 23 at St. Anne’s Church the churches in the diocese. “Each to other religions’ services.” sign we needed.” The next sign was lo)” because the church was too Usuquen grew up in metropoli- in Lawrenceville. This organized of the churches has its own coordi- when Usuquen was offered a job at small to accommodate all of its celebration of Simbang Gabi was nator, and now many have their tan Manila, the eldest of four chil- Johnson & Johnson in Skillman, parishioners. dren. His mother worked in train- originally conceived by Romy own choirs and celebrants as well. thereby eliminating the need to In the Philippines, the culmina- Buerano and his wife, Mona, of While we all work together to coor- ing for Avon; his father was an ar- commute to New York. tion of Simbang Gabi is held on

by Julie Kemeklis th Vandoren from Millstone Riv- TEACHERS OFFER A LESSON IN HOLIDAY SPIRIT er. ost parents look exhaust- As we were leaving, we were ed just talking about the after “Did you look at it yet on the school website? were greeted by the host, Dutch Neck Span- told we could bring the tray with the remain- Mschool agendas of their children — I want my flute teacher to wait on us. He’s ish teacher Dan Siegel: “Buenas noches.” He ing desserts home with us. The teacher who the unrelenting afternoons and evenings gonna be one of the servers!” seated us at our table. Enthusiastic, smiling was taking care of us went back into the shuttling and rushing from one activity to the Clearly, if you’re in grade school, any din- faces buzzed about in blue event T-shirts, kitchen and came back with two more candy next. But the other night we had a nice ner whereby teachers are going to be your some familiar, some new. Jan Grover, my canes, so that each of the kids would have change of pace: My husband and I along with servers is a highly anticipated event. What a son’s teacher from last year who had wel- one. She gave my three-year-old one of the our three kids went to an event at the High brilliant job these teachers have done with comed him into her second grade class in the balloons (centerpieces) to take home, too. School North that left us feeling more ener- their marketing strategy, I thought. “Ok.” I middle of the year, came over to greet us. You would have thought all these things had gized than depleted. The December 6 Pencil said. “We’ll go.” Cold drinks were served almost immedi- been given to her by Santa himself she was Point Dinner was organized by the West ately, along with a basket of fresh bread and so happy on her way out. Windsor Plainsboro Education Association ork schedules would allow for us to butter and a warm welcome from Jenny God- Debbie Baer, president of the Teacher’s (WWPEA) and raised money for Sandy- Wmake it to the second serving, at 7 p.m. nick of Grover Middle School. The service Association, and a small committee of teach- damaged schools. That, however, can be a tricky time of day to was impeccable! Bill Totaro, a friendly eco- ers organized the event. Together they per- The dedication, goodwill, and kindheart- take my three-year-old out, it being close to nomics teacher at High School North dished formed an outstanding service for those edness demonstrated by teachers and admin- bedtime. But, I told myself, we have our out extra servings of sausage. “Perhaps we communities impacted by Hurricane Sandy. istrators who volunteered, made the event a home to return to, we have our beds to sleep would be seeing more of this teacher down Over $5,000 was raised. A number of peo- success for those who attended. in. My children will wake up tomorrow the road,” we thought, noting that our oldest ple gave donations in addition to purchasing The dinner was on a Thursday, our only morning and get ready to go to school — the child is now in sixth grade at Community their tickets. More than 100 teachers and ad- weeknight free of extra activities and run- same schools they’ve been attending since Middle School. ministrators volunteered in some way. Sena- ning around town, so I was on the fence. My September. Their schools are still intact. I A lot of work goes into serving 350 people tor Linda Greenstein came by as did Super- sons, however, were not. Thanks to a little thought of the families who had lost these dinner in two hours and it had been a long intendent Victoria Kniewel and Deputy Su- push they got from their teachers. luxuries recently and for whom the dinner day for many of the volunteers. Some had perintendent David Aderhold. And because “My teacher sent another flyer home to- was a fundraiser. been there since 6:30 in the morning, we the event was underwritten by NJEA, 100 day for the dinner, Mom. She said there As soon as we arrived my eight-year-old learned. You would never have known it percent of the proceeds went to the Hurri- weren’t enough responses.” spotted his Dutch Neck School principals, from the gracious, courteous service they cane Sandy Get Kids Back to School Fund. “Did you RSVP? Did we send in our mon- David Argese and Nicole Baldo. They greet- provided. There was an added bonus that came with ey?” asked my eight-year-old (several days ed us with big smiles, and a very enthusiastic Throughout the evening live music was dinner — one that went unadvertised. This in a row.) welcome. provided by still other teacher-volunteers, was a great way to remind our kids what the “Yeah Mom,” my 11-year-old chimed in. We proceeded to the cafeteria where we Evan Milman from Maurice Hawk and Kei- holiday season should be all about. DECEMBER 14, 2012 THE NEWS 29 WW Conductor & Trenton Symphony Ring in 2013 he Greater Trenton Symphony Viacom Media Networks and the TAssociation presents its annual Nickelodeon Group. Meet the Katonas: Bri- New Year’s Eve Concert at 8 p.m. Katona began conducting with an Katona with his on Monday, December 31, at Patri- Greater Trenton Symphony close to wife, Catherine, and ots Theater at the War Memorial in five years ago. He has co-conduct- their children, Made- Trenton. Tickets are $25 to $65. ed concerts with John Peter Holly line and Harrison. Conductor Brian Katona of West as well as playing keyboard and Windsor will be joined by Broad- harpsichord on several programs. way singer and actress Alison Fras- Katona has performed interna- here are many other events on er and pianist Steven Ryan. tionally as both conductor and pi- TNew Year’s Eve. You can dine, Katona was raised in Traverse anist, including appearances in dance, party, or go to a bonfire. Be City, Michigan. His father, a postal Berlin, Venlo, Utrecht, Lucca, sure to check www.princetoninfo.- worker, played guitar and wrote Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New com for up-to-date event entries. songs, stories, and poems. “When I York. His repertoire ranges from Some of the events follow. was young my dad and I listened to classical orchestral and choral Salute to Vienna, State Theater, an old Johnny Cash cassette tape works to musical theater, pop, and 15 Livingston Avenue, New with songs by various country jazz. Katona’s ensembles have per- Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.- artists singing about the James formed at the Hollywood Bowl, StateTheatreNJ.org. More than 75 gang,” he says. “It wasn’t a musi- Walt Disney Concert Hall, and musicians, singers, and dancers cal, but it told the Jesse James tale. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los with Strauss waltzes, polkas, and It was always a nice bonding mo- Angeles. He has also prepared cho- operetta pieces. $67 to $107. 6 p.m. show, $25. Late show includes a Hogmanay Bonfire, Lawrence ment for my dad and me.” ruses for performances at Lincoln post-show party with hot and cold Historical Society, Brearley His mother is a writer and painter. Center and Carnegie Hall. India Hut Restaurant, 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609- hors d’oeuvres and midnight House, Meadow Lane, Lawrence- She works as an English tutor. An As a composer, Katona’s com- 936-8484. Music, food buffet, and champagne toast, $60. 7 p.m. ville, 609-895-1728. www.thelhs.- early photo has Katona playing pi- positions and arrangements have more. BYOB. Register. $25. 8 English Contra Dance, Princeton org. Light up the night with a tradi- ano at his grandmother’s house been performed in Los Angeles, p.m. Country Dancers, Suzanne Pat- tional Scottish New Year’s Eve when he was four. “I always felt at New York, and at the Aspen Music terson Center, Monument Drive, bonfire. The ancient tradition cele- Salt Creek Grille, One Rocking- brates a clean break from all that home behind the keyboard: playing Festival, and have also appeared on ham Row, Forrestal Village, 609-924-6763. www.princeton- countrydancers.org. Basics work- had been bad in the old year. Hot and composing,” he says. “It was television and in film. Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.- cocoa, cake, and music follow in- something that almost chose me.” Featured works on the New saltcreekgrille.com. Prix fixe shop, pot luck dessert buffet, dancing. $20. 7 p.m. doors at the Brearley House. Free. After receiving his undergradu- Year’s Eve program include menu, four hour open bar, and mu- 6 p.m. sic from Gyrl Band. Register. $99. Dance Party, G&J Studios, 5 Jill ate degree in conducting from West- “When Giants Walked the Earth” Rat’s Restaurant, 126 Sculptor’s ern Michigan University he studied from the new musical, “Empress,” (Dinner from a la carte menu avail- Court, Suite 15, Hillsborough, able from 4 to 6:30 p.m.) 8 p.m. 908-892-0344. www.gandj- Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. conducting, musical theater, and with music by Katona and lyrics by www.groundsforsculpture.org. Rho Ristorante, 50 Riverview studios.com. Buffet dinner, line film scoring at the Conservatory of Barry Harman. and general dances, games, and Choose dinner from regular menu, Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was In the new year, Katona hopes to Plaza, Waterfront Park, Route 29, or a five-course tasting menu with Trenton, 609-393-7300. www.- more. Register. $50. 7:30 p.m. accepted by the Aspen Music Festi- continue working on a new musical wine ($150) or without wine ($95). rhowaterfront.com. Three pack- Multimedia Light Show, Cran- Champagne toast at midnight. val as a film composer. that is near to his heart. “I had been ages all include party favors and a bury Christmas Lights, 128 Dance music begins at 8 p.m. “Having caught the Hollywood looking for an idea for a musical for champagne toast. White package North Main Street, Cranbury, Register. 5 p.m. bug, I moved to Los Angeles,” he quite some time,” he says. The inspi- includes open bar from 10 p.m. to cranburyChristmasLights.com. says. Katona met his future wife, ration for “Jesse James Dead or 1 a.m., $45. Gold package in- More than 20,000 lights controlled Brothers Moon, 7 West Broad cludes open bar from 8:30 p.m. to by 432 channels and 22,000 feet Street, Hopewell, 609-333-1330. Catherine Tweel Katona, at a Alive” came when Katona was col- www.brothersMoon.com. Six- Methodist church. She sang in the lecting his father’s belongings from 1 a.m., appetizer and dinner buf- of extension cords includes a fet, and continental breakfast, “Shooting Fountain of Light,” a course dinner. BYOB. Register. choir and he conducted. the nursing home after he died. The $60. Platinum package includes wall of snowflakes, and a mega $89. 6 to 9:30 p.m. The couple moved to New Jer- Jesse James cassette tape was on top the gold package with a bottle of tree. The 50-minute show begins Vidalia, 21 Phillips Avenue, Law- sey so he could begin his doctoral of one of the packed boxes. “Some- champagne, appetizers served at on the hour. Visitors may tune to renceville, 609-896-4444. www.- study in conducting at Rutgers. thing clicked in that moment and I your table, and a cocktail server, the radio station posted to watch eatatvidalia.com. Four-course When he graduated in 2008 he was began to write my first draft of the $89. Must be 21. 8:30 p.m. the lights dance to the music. 6 to meal. Register. $69. 6 p.m. hired to teach ear training and mu- show. As the show continues to de- John Henry Goldman and the 9 p.m. Stage Left, 5 Livingston Avenue, sical dictation to freshman, sopho- velop it is truly shaping into a story Straight Jazz Trio, Tusk Restau- Jeff Pirrami, RC Smith, and Geno New Brunswick, 732-828-4444. more, and junior classes. about family and the relationship be- rant, 1736 Route 206 South, Bisconte, Catch a Rising Star, www.stageleft.com. Hors d’oeu- The couple lived in Metuchen tween father and his son. We are hop- Montgomery, 908-829-3417. Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie vres, dinner, dessert, and wine. until their second child was on his ing, with enough support, to have a www.tuskrestaurant.com. Gold- Center, West Windsor, 609-987- Fireworks outside at midnight. man on trumpet, Sue Giles on vo- 8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $149. 8:30 p.m. way. “We moved to West Windsor, production by the spring. From there cals, Wilbo Wright on upright bass, New Year’s Eve gala in the main Singles Gala, Sens Asian Cui- where we have a larger yard for the we have hopes that it will one day be and Spencer Caton on piano, and ballroom. Comedy show at 9:30 kids and an excellent school sys- seen on the Broadway stage.” sine, 4095 Route 1 South, Mon- Joe Falcey on drums. Register. 9 p.m. Cocktail reception, five mouth Junction, 732-438-6626. tem,” he says. — Lynn Miller p.m. course seated dinner, dessert buf- Dancing, buffet dinner, DJ, party fet, champagne toast, open bar, Their children are Madeline, 5, a New Year’s Eve Concert, Greater Villagers Theater, 475 DeMott favors, and more. BYOB. Register kindergarten student; and Harri- Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. balloon burst, dancing, a hotel with Gary at National Business Trenton Symphony Orchestra, room, and more. Register. $199 son, 3. Catherine is vice president Patriots Theater, War Memorial, www.villagerstheatre.com. Popu- Adjusters by Thursday, December lar music from the last 40 years per person; $150 per person with- 27. $55. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. of business and legal affairs with Trenton, 609-396-5522. www.- out a room. 6:30 p.m. trentixnj.com. $25 to $65. 8 p.m. presented by 18 performers. Early dinate the nine masses, each In the Choir church holds its own Mass, with its own special celebration.” he Filipino Choir of Saint To further encourage others to David the King Church in- attend, the songs are sung in Taga- T cludes sopranos Terry Bautista, log and English, and each visitor is Elisa Belarmino, Florence Bon- given a booklet which contains not doc, Annie May Calingo, Glenda only the lyrics, but an explanation Capili, Cindy Fernandez (Diva), of what each song means, as well Ruby Kirkup, Virgie Luz, Arlene as background information on Usuquen, and Pilar Garcia-Villa- Simbang Gabi itself. “The St. corte. David’s program even looks like a Altos are Cecilia Cariaga, Fe New York playbill, to make it Cruz, Gabby Gamo, Josie Lim, Ra- more familiar to people,” Usuquen lyn Mirandilla, and Aurelia says. Youngken. All of the masses are open to Tenors are Jerry Bondoc, Ed everyone, and all are welcome to Calimag, Chris Calingo (cellist), attend. Usuquen estimates that Augie Cruz, Bob Fernandez, and every year 40 percent of the atten- Richard Usuquen. dants at the mass at St. David’s are Bass singers include Armando non-parishioners, and that he Aguilar, Jim Belarmino, Manolo hopes that number will increase. Capili, Irwin Cariaga, and Wendell He urges people to come to the ser- Lim. vice on St. David’s, to hear the The kids chorus consists of beautiful music and learn about Joshua Aguilar, Allison Bondoc, this festive Filipino tradition. “Re- Lauren Bondoc, AJ Cariaga, Katie freshments will be served after- Cariaga, Nolan Cruz, GJ Mirandil- wards, to allow people to mingle la, Geralyn Mirandilla, Isabelle and sample some traditional Fil- Usuquen, Matthew Usuquen, and ipino food, including empanadas, Gabriela Youngken. desserts, and salabat-ginger tea.” On percussion is Titchie Sara- Editor’s note: Writer Sue Roy is Day One: West Windsor children Amy Walling, left, Henry Hopkins, Jack Walling, bia. The accompanist is BJ Visto. also a member of St. David’s, and Ryan Siminske, Jake Goodman, Allie Simmins, and Annakah Smolensky, and Rabbi Gerard Mirandilla is the musical met the Usuquen family in the director. 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