JUNE 22, 2012 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Amy Lawrence sings for charity, page 21; Joseph Hsia solos, 25; Jinny Baeckler plans a reunion, 27. Hats Off to a Picture-Perfect Class of 2012 Class of 2012: College-Bound New Ordinance To Target Massage Parlors by Rikki N. Massand W by Rikki N. Massand A ccording to the final listings for the class of 2012, a strong majority of West Windsor-Plainsboro’s high school graduates will remain in-state to attend college. One trend continued, as Rutgers University drew the highest number of WW-P students by an overwhelming margin. From High School North’s Class of 2012, 88 students will attend Rutgers University. Eightythree will be going to the New Brunswick campus, four will go to the Newark campus, and one will go to the Camden campus. Meanwhile, from High School South’s graduating class 70 students will attend Rutgers in the fall. Sixtyone will be going to the New Brunswick campus, seven will go to Rutgers-Newark and two students from South will go to Rutgers-Camden. Mercer County Community College will also get a high number of WW-P graduates. Thirtytwo members of High School North’s class of 2012 and 29 members of South’s class of 2012 are headed to MCCC to begin their collegiate careers. Also in New Jersey, from South’s Class of 2012, 10 students will study at The College of New Jersey in Ewing while eight students will attend Rider University. Seven students from North will attend Rider while five North graduates will attend New Jersey Institute of Technology. Three students from North will attend the College of New Jersey. Other local colleges WW-P students selected included Monmouth University, Middlesex County College, Kean University, the College of Saint Elizabeth, Seton Hall University, and Montclair State University. As for Ivy League schools, seven students from WW-P South are set to attend Princeton and five are Continued on page 18 Pomp & Circumstance: Top, seniors from High School South toss their caps at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony. Above, Gillian McSpiritt, left, Naina Mehotra, and Alyssa Meni of High School North pose for the camera. More photos, page 16. est Windsor Police Chief Joe Pica and Lieutenant Brian Melnick spoke before township council and 40 residents at the Monday, June 11, Council meeting, outlining an ordinance designed to put an end to the pattern of massage parlor prostitution in the past decade. Council will hear the ordinance — and vote on it — on Monday, June 25. With overwhelming support from police and community leaders, it appears likely that Council will approve the ordinance. Council Vice President Linda Geevers thanked the police for taking a proactive approach with the new ordinance, saying the town’s prostitution problem “must be stamped out.” “We need to eliminate this kind of activity from our community; it just can’t continue. When most people think of redevelopment and cleaning up Route 571 and the area around the train station, they think of Windsor Plaza or the new Rite Aid. This is a whole other kind of cleanup that we need to have,” Geevers said. Over the years many residents’ complaints (and anonymous tips) about potential illegal activity at massage parlors came directly to Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, who says regulation was due for a long time. “This issue has been going on for decades, long before I took over as mayor. Once I got into office I really wanted to make sure we could crack down on these crimes,” Hsueh said. Chief Pica said over the past several years West Windsor has been inundated with new massage parlor businesses. “We felt the need to regulate the industry somewhat in our town because of the problems we’ve had in the past. This ordinance will cover all types of massage and therapy locations,” Pica said. The ordinance, modeled after WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER JUNCTION BARBER SHOP traditional barber shop serving our neighbors since 1992 Continued on page 12 WWPINFO.COM Letters: A Family’s Case for Grover Farm Sign Ordinance Back on Table Former Plainsboro Fire Chief Dies in Fire Summer Music Returns to Nassau Park Pavilion Police Reports 30 Classifieds FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES SEE AD PAGE 21 ISSUE DATE: JUNE 22, 2012 NEXT ISSUE: JULY 6 6 13 15 25 31 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Views & Opinions JoanJoanEisenberg Eisenberg Joan Eisenberg Office: 609-951-8600 x110 Joan Eisenberg RE/MAX Greater Princeton Office: 609-951-8600 x110 Mobile:609-306-1999 Princeton Forrestal RE/MAX GreaterVillage Princeton [email protected] Office: 609-951-8600 x 110 Mobile:609-306-1999 Princeton Forrestal Village Mobile:609-306-1999 www.JoanSells.com [email protected] Office: 609-951-8600 x 110 Jeremax@aol com Mobile:609-306-1999 www.JoanSells.com To the Editor: Non-European Languages Needed [email protected] Owner/Sales Associate VILLAGE GRANDE VALUES West W indsor V alue U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, offers summer programs/institutes for 13 non-European languages (http://clscholarship.org/). — National Security Language s one of the initial writers Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) to (when I was part of the NJ provide merit-based scholarships Education department) of to U.S. high school students and rethe grant that Edison eventually cent graduates interested in learnwon to institute the teaching of ing less-commonly studied foreign Hindi in schools, I am glad that the WW-P community is finally con- languages overseas — seven lansidering the introduction of this guages. — STARTALK (startalk.umdlanguage as part of the curriculum. .edu/2012/) has student and I am very glad that parents are teacher summer programs around pushing for this idea to become rethe country to learn and prepare to ality. teach 10 non-EuAs mentioned ropean lanin one letter to guages. this newspaper, It’s not just the lan— The 2012 business may be guage; it is the language Northeast Conone reason for in real life and in all of ference on the learning Hindi in Teaching of Forlife. schools. Teacheign Languages ing a language al(NECTFL) has a so means teachsession — Bringing Math and Ening a culture, and that is 50 percent vironmental Science into a Culof the value of language instructure-Rich World Language Curtion. It may indeed include the culriculum — showing again that it’s ture of doing business. But it does not just the language, it is the lanso much more. The US state department has guage in real life and in all of life. According to a May 12, 2012, long needed non-European lanpost on FederalTimes.com, Glen guages and cultures to be taught in Nordin, principal foreign language US schools, and within the last 10 advisor for the Office of the Under years this has become more essenSecretary of Defense for Intellitial. For instance, Hindi is on the gence, said, “The biggest difficulty list of languages in all US-sponwe face is that our leadership is as sored examples below: unaware of the needs for languages — The Critical Language within their organizations as the Scholarship Program, part of the A Call Joan Today for More Information or to see a Property! Office: 609-951-8600 x110 Mobile 609-306-1999 Lynn Miller Community News Editor Jamie Saxon Features Editor Sara Hastings Special Projects Craig Terry Photography Vaughan Burton Production Jennifer Schwesinger Account Executive Bill Sanservino Production Manager Lawrence L. DuPraz 1919-2006 Founding Production Adviser Euna Kwon Brossman Michele Alperin, Bart Jackson Pritha Dasgupta Phyllis Spiegel Contributing Writers For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. Fax: 609-243-9020. E-mail: [email protected] Home Page: www.wwpinfo.com Mail: 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, Princeton, NJ 08540 E-mail Newsletter: Subscribe by sending E-mail to [email protected] We welcome letters. E-mail [email protected]. DONNA LUCARELLI The Market Is Improving! © 2012 Community News Service. Callaway Henderson Sotheby's International Realty Exceptional Service At Any Price Point AM AZ IN G LO CA TI SP EC TA CU LA R Sales are UP and Mortgage rates DOWN. PERFECT FOR BUYERS AND SELLERS. Rikki N. Massand Municipal News ON West Windsor: 4BR, 2.5BA – Updated & Upgraded brick fronted �Oxford Federal’ model on Cul-de-Sac location. Renovated Eat-in Kitchen w/cherry stained maple cabinetry, granite counters, island & desk, SS appliances & tile flooring. Brick fireplace in Family Room. Large Master Bedroom w/ Sitting Room. All Bathrooms updated. Finished Basement w/Pergo flooring. Beautiful fenced In-Ground Pool & oversized huge yard. 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JUNE 22, 2012 general populace is failing to be aware of the needs for languages in their community. It is a national disgrace in that respect, and it’s that lack of knowledge that we need to correct. We need to find a way to communicate to our people just how important that interpreter/translator at the social services office is to a community’s well-being.” I could continue with examples. I would certainly prefer, as I have said in the past, that West WindsorPlainsboro lead forward with Hindi and other non-traditional languages. An excellent place to start is with a legacy language, since many resources can be found within the community — as mentioned by the parent group. Lavinia Kumar But Even in India Hindi Not Needed I would like to add a personal experience to the well thought out comments of Alok Sharma in his June 8 letter. I am retired after 33 years in the apparel manufacturing industry traveling to more than 40 different countries, mostly second and third world. India is a great example, where I spent many weeks and months traveling between Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Calcutta, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Tiripur, etc., and their neighbors in Pakistan and Bangladesh. I never experienced a problem communicating with anyone in the factories, hotels, or restaurants, because these coun- treacherous to have to run in the road, but the sidewalks leaving my home and neighborhood are unsafe. Last October I had a serious accident from falling when I was forced back onto the sidewalk on New Village Road where the bike path ends. You are forced up onto the sidewalk as a continuation of the bike path. Immediately after entering the sidewalk there is a raised concrete section. In my case the edge was covered by mud and leaves and I did not see the elevated sidewalk until it was too late. This was not the first time I have been injured from the deterioration of the sidewalks. They are a true danger. My neighbors, including an elderly man with a cane and families with children in strollers, must contend with walking/running in the street because of the sidewalk hazards. In addition, there is a snapped telephone pole on Edinburg Road behind our development for years that is held together with a piece of rope at the top and bottom. Why? Doesn’t the Department of Public Works have the safety of residents as one of their job requirements? They came out last month to clean the streets next to the curb and scheduled the cleaning on trash day. Therefore, most of the street curb was not cleaned because the truck went around the trash cans. It was a complete waste of time and effort –– and a waste of our tax dollars. There is also a section of the grass right-of-way on New Village Road approaching Edinburg Road that has two large ruts dug out from an out of control car that nearly hit a tree. The ruts fill up with water every time there is a hard rain, creating a mosquito breeding ground. In addition, the light poles in our development need to be replaced. One of the poles on Greenfield Drive is completely rotted at the top. It is an accident waiting to happen. I have seen the articles about Village Grande and the inability of the township to address their sidewalk and apron issues. Those residents have waited far too long for a resolution of their problem. When a problem is identified the resolution should be implemented in an expeditious manner. I will contact the local media regarding these issues. The next step is a petition asking for a resolution to these issues. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Kathy Brazil 33 Highmont Drive Continued on following page THE NEWS The WW-P News Gains 8 Siblings T he owners of Community News Service in Lawrenceville and U.S. 1 Publishing Co. in Princeton — parent company of the WW-P News — have merged to create a single company publishing 10 newspapers with a combined circulation of more than 160,000 copies in Mercer County and central New Jersey. Jamie Griswold and Tom Valeri, co-publishers of Community News Service, and Richard K. Rein, founding editor and publisher of U.S. 1 and the News, share ownership of the new company, Community News Service LLC. Rein will serve as editorial director of the new company, and will continue as editor of the weekly U.S. 1 and the bi-weekly West WindsorPlainsboro paper. Griswold and Valeri will be co-publishers of the combined company, which also includes eight monthly papers serving Hamilton, Ewing, Trenton, Lawrence, Robbinsville, Hopewell, Princeton, and Bordentown. “I was a reporter and writer who found myself suddenly immersed in the business of journalism 27 years ago when I founded U.S. 1,” says Rein, who previously worked for Time magazine and as a freelancer for People, New Jersey Monthly, and many other publications. “Jamie Griswold and Tom Valeri are business people who got involved in community journalism. The merger brings new strength to both sides.” “Another attractive part of the merger was that we had virtually no overlap in circulation or advertisers,” says Valeri. “We also feel strongly that each of our newspapers should have its own community identity, and U.S. 1 followed that approach when it started its West Windsor-Plainsboro paper in 2000.” All three owners are longtime residents of Mercer County. The new company, with a total of 21 employees, will continue to operate at its present locations. The monthly publications will be edited at 15 Princess Road, Suite K, Lawrenceville, under the direction of managing editor Joe Emanski. The non-monthly publications, currently U.S. 1 and the WW-P News, will be edited at 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, in West Windsor. For more information contact Griswold or Valeri at 609-3961511, or Rein at 609-243-9119. Why should we spend our tax dollars teaching a language course that is not needed when the intended country already teaches English to its students? tries know that to do business with the U.S. market they must have English-speaking personnel. Why should we spend our tax dollars teaching a language course that is not needed now, and I believe will not be needed in the future, when the intended country is already equal to us in teaching English to its students? Education budgets are tight, and now is not the time to spend where the return will be so minimal. Tom Linkimer 51 Murano Drive, West Windsor Sidewalks & Safety In West Windsor The letter below was written to West Windsor Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh. ear Mayor Hsueh: D I have lived in the Dutch Neck Estates development for 20 years. I have witnessed the rapid deterioration of the sidewalks and lampposts within my side of the development. The sidewalks are completely unsafe to walk on in front of many homes on Highmont Drive, Greenfield Drive, and New Village Road. The tipping point was seeing the construction of a new asphalt sidewalk around the perimeter of the Mercer Oaks Golf Club. There are no sidewalks at all on either side of Conover Road for much of the distance from Edinburg Road to North Post Road. As a runner I find it extremely Innovations in senior care. Built on 93 years of experience. 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Wills & Estate Planning Mary Ann Pidgeon Pidgeon & Pidgeon, PC Attorney, LLM in Taxation 600 Alexander Road Princeton 609-520-1010 www.pidgeonlaw.com SPA TREATMENT IN YOUR HOME BY FULL SERVICE A fter the Sh*t Mom Says video, it was inevitable that the Sh*t Dad Says video would follow, and it did, just in time for Father’s Day. Given Molly’s theatrical skills and uncanny sense of mimicry, it was natural that her siblings selected her to play Dad, complete in sartorial splendor dressed for the office for some scenes, others with head wrapped in weekend bike warrior bandana and Under Armor workout wear. I’ve had more than 22 years to become accustomed to Bill’s quirks; the kids managed to capture the highlights in just about the funniest three minutes I’ve ever seen. Where to begin? There’s his penchant for poaching on other people’s food. “Hey, Will, you gonna finish that?” “Hey, Molly, you gonna eat the rest of that?” “I’ll just have a little taste, just a wee bite.” And then there are his funny declarations, more like the stuff that comes out of the Sh*t Girls say series than a father of three — “That yogurt is so filling”, “I’ll have a skinny decaf soy milk latte with two Splenda.” Poor Bill. His kids poke fun at him in a video. And now I add fuel to the fire by putting his quirks out for public view. But he knows that is it purely out of love and, yes, entertainment. One of life’s greatest skills is having the ability to laugh at yourself, and believe me, there is plenty of material here for both of us. Some of my Facebook friends had a caption contest for a photo of a new bride, resplendent in a flowing white gown engaged in an animated discussion on a cell phone. One of the best in my book was “I just found out he doesn’t have a trust fund. Now what do I do.” But my favorite was, “Isn’t it wonderful that I’ve found the one person I can annoy for the rest of my life?” I think I liked it so much because it rings of great truth. I can be sweet and loving but mean, even nasty PRINCETON AREA’S MOST RESPECTED MASTER GROOMER Highest Level of Comfort and Individual Attention for Your Dog or Cat princetongrooming.com 609-658-6164 Continued from preceding page Another View of WW Civility At Town Meetings A Rebecca Rogers Sales Associate • Graduate Realtor Institute • Accredited Buyer Representative • Certified Residential Specialist ® OF PRINCETON 343 Nassau Street • Princeton, NJ 08540 Office: 609-452-1887, ext. 7114 www.rebeccarogers.com n editorial that appeared in the Princeton Packet on June 15 titled “Meetings Need to be Controlled” referenced a lack of civility and respect by the citizenry perpetrated upon the poor helpless mayor, administration, and town council during public comments. As a resident of West Windsor who has been attending town council meetings since March, my assessment of the situation is the opposite scenario — one in which the governing body of West Windsor, with the exception of Councilman Bryan Maher, treat the residents offering public comments with disdain, ridicule, and disrespect. Our legitimate questions are not taken seriously, and for the most part, go unanswered. If Council President Khamal Khanna is pleased by the speaker, he or she is allowed to speak for more than three minutes. However, if questions are asked or a topic comes up that makes the mayor/administration uncomfortable, the speaker will be rudely cut off in mid sentence. I have seen Councilwoman Kristina Samonte roll her eyes at a speaker during public comments, by Euna Kwon Brossman sometimes, yes, I’ll admit it. And I will also admit, again, in a public forum, that sometimes I really don’t know how Bill puts up with me; often, I don’t deserve him. I saw his diplomacy in action very close up recently, and I understood not only why he’s survived two-plus decades of marriage with a scary woman, but how he has remained successful in the corporate world where big egos, big mouths, and big issues meet in a perfect storm of challenge and stress. It means understanding that while you may be right, you will be wrong unless you can make the Child-rearing comes with some tedious moments when you wonder when it will be over. Yet all too soon those days are over and done. other guy accept and see things your way. That means putting aside your own ego and being big enough to see the larger picture. It’s not just in the workplace but as I said, in the home. This is also true when it comes to kids coming home from college with one set of expectations and timetables, and the family with yet another set of expectations and rhythms established while they are gone. It’s hard to tell a 21-year-old to stay in touch and meet curfews when they have had unleashed freedom to do whatever they want whenever they want. But when the college kid pseudo-adult comes home, they become your child all over again, and as long as you are paying for room and board, you get to set the rules. There are also expectations around family dinners and schedules that often go haywire. I’m and I have been shouted at and scolded by Township Attorney Michael Herbert for not following “Robert’s Rules of Order.” Being a lowly taxpayer, I am not well versed in Robert’s Rules, but it seems to me that they are only invoked when there is an attempt to stifle the speaker’s right to free speech. A line in the June 15 editorial that states “this behavior cannot be allowed to continue.” That is what you would expect to hear in the Soviet Union or China, not in the USA where dissent and oversight of elected public servants is considered a patriotic duty, not a crime. The editorial also mentions partisan politics being played on the part of Republicans. Be reminded that there are only two Republicans and three Democrats sitting on this council, and when the Republicans pushed for a small amount of tax relief the Democrats voted as a block to defeat the proposal, not even allowing Mr. Maher to give input during the debate. Who is really playing partisan politics here? I do agree with one thing the editorial stated — we should treat one another with respect. I might add that respect is a two way street, and it must be earned by our public servants if we are to continue functioning as a democratic society. Debbie Hepler 10 Dean Court, West Windsor used to operating in a house of chaos where, during the sports season du jour, dinner is caught on the fly and we are lucky if we sit down together once a week. Sad but a reality when the hubby is also commuting home from New York. Add two more variables to the family equation-not just one but two girls home for the summer- and the calculus is infinitely more complicated. As for fighting, I am happy to report that so far, there is actually very little going on in our household, but then, the summer is still very young. I’d like to think that the older two have grown up to be infinitely more wise and recognize exactly just how wise I have been all along. After all, they have had much more opportunity to change than I have over these last few years-light years of change at a time. I guess I am feeling my age. How can you not, when the little girls you used to drive to dance in the carpool are now working in New York, taking care of patients at the new hospital, and flying off to remote areas of the world. I’d be less than honest if I didn’t share that child-rearing comes with some tedious moments when you wonder when it will be over-when they are crying endlessly with colic, when they want to chain-watch Barney, when they have to play Pretty Pretty Princess yet again. And yet, all too soon, those days are over and done and part of family history and you wish you could turn back the clock. However, when the kids are done with school and no longer still home for you to annoy and vice versa, for most of us there is at least one constant who will be there –– so words to the wise — be careful who you marry. They’ll try to annoy you for the rest of your life and then let the kids produce a video about it. If you’re lucky, they won’t put it on YouTube. Just be prepared to pay. Gardner’s Recusal Not Good Enough I n his letter to the editor “Setting the Solar Record Straight,” Marvin Gardner politicizes the serious issues of grave concern to numerous West Windsor residents by reference to “the President of the West Windsor Republican Party.” The adverse impact of the solar project on West Windsor residents, Mayor Hsueh’s either being asleep at the wheel on the project or currying favor with the County Democratic “powers that be,” and Mr. Gardner’s abdication of his fiduciary responsibilities are non-partisan issues, not Republican issues. Gardner claims that he recused himself on the advice of his attorney. Apparently it did not occur to Gardner that he should have resigned from the board of trustees of Mercer County College. Gardner put his self-interest in padding his resume ahead of his fiduciary obligations to West Windsor residents as chairman of the planning board. Gardner is a registered Democrat and key advisor to Mayor Hsueh and Council President Khanna (the chair and vice chair, respectively, of the West Windsor Democratic Municipal Committee). If West Windsor were Oz and Mayor Continued on page 6 JUNE 22, 2012 THE NEWS Experience All of Our Exceptional Marketing Services... 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Given the way “influence politics” works in Mercer County, their efforts likely could have stopped the project at its early stages. Mr. Gardner insists that the solar project “was and is public knowledge.” If the project was so well known to so many people, then Mayor Hsueh truly was asleep. Either that or he purposely ignored the project to curry favor with the Democratic county administration. West Windsor residents have not been well-served either by Mayor Hsueh or by Planning Board Chair, Marvin Gardner with respect to the solar project. Charles C. Morgan 24 Murano Drive, West Windsor Join the Bike Ride J oin the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance for two bike-related events this month. This Saturday, June 23, we launch our series of casual summer bike rides around the community with an easy ride for ice cream at Rite Aid. We will gather by the tennis courts at Community Park at 2:45 p.m. and begin our ride at 3 p.m. The route is less than 1.5 miles each way. Helmets are required and children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The ride is free, but bring money for ice cream. The rain date is Sunday, June 24. Visit wwbpa.org or Facebook for details about other rides. Got old bikes? Bring them to West Windsor Farmers’ Market between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, for the WWBPA’s bike drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Trenton. Bicycles of all sizes and condition are accepted, and donations are tax-deductible. The bikes will be refurbished by the volunteers of Bike Exchange and sold at their store in Ewing. Silvia Ascarelli Trustee, WWBPA Family Makes a Case For Saving Grover Farm Among the people speaking in support of preserving Grover Farm at the June 11 West Windsor Council meeting were Lauren Kohn and her daughters, Sara, 17, and Evie, 6. Excerpts of their statements are below. M y name is Sara RolfsenKohn and I am here to talk to you about why the preservation of local history is important to me as a young adult I have been volunteering at the Brearly House in Lawrenceville for about two years now, and I am a junior docent there. The Brearly House is a historical home that was built in 1761 that fell into disrepair over the years. It got to the point where there was a squatter, his 17 dogs, and multiple 400 pound pigs living in the house. The township did finally step in around 1978 and recognized the need to preserve the home. The Lawrenceville Historical Society was asked to raise 50 percent of the funds required to restore the home, with the promise that the township would match it when they reached their goal. I have also spent over 60 hours volunteering at the Howell Living History Farm over the past nine months. The Howell Farm has been restored to represent a working farm from the early 1900s, though its roots can be traced as far back as 1737. The land and buildings were donated to Mercer County, and while the home on the property was in good condition, many of the outbuildings and barns had become unsafe due to decay. A group of volunteers was formed to work to restore the buildings using primarily grants and donations. History is important, especially small town history, because understanding how our town came about and what has made it what it is today is fundamental to appreciating what we have and making good decisions about where we are going. Volunteering at Howell Farm and the Brearly House has given me a greater respect for hard work and personal accomplishment, because at the end of the day I can put down my shovel and see the tangible effects of the work I have done. Inez Howell’s goal when she donated the Howell Living History Farm was education, education about how a farm works. I can personally say that this goal has been accomplished, since in the small amount of time I have been on the farm I have learned so much. By having a historical farm here in West Windsor, we can pass these values on in a personal way to the younger generations in our community. It’s one thing to read about the past in a book or listen to a teacher talk about it in class, but it’s another thing entirely to experience it hands-on. I believe that this hands-on experience will benefit us by bringing the community closer together through an appreciation of our hard work and shared history. You can most definitely count on seeing me with the rest of us who care if it comes to rebuilding the Grover legacy. H ELLO. MY NAME IS Evie Kohn. I am here tonight to talk about why Howell Living History Farm is important to me. I have been going to the farm each week since last fall to a program called Hatchery. I get to do farm chores and learn about the farm. Howell Farm is meant to look like the old days. I like learning about what farm girls and boys did as they grew up. It is fun to do these things instead of just look things up or read about them. I have learned about pigs, cows, horses, sheep, chickens, and more. We learned that pigs are playful, so we gave them a basketball to play with. They stay muddy to keep the flies away, especially in the summer. I learned that chickens peck to keep themselves and their chicks safe. We gathered eggs from the hen house. I learned that corn takes a long time to shell. We shell the corn, or take the kernels off the cob, so we can have popcorn and other foods. Here is a joke about corn: Why should you not ever say bad things The fate of the Grover Farm structures rests with West Windsor Council. See story, page 13. about corn? Because corn has ears! I have also learned about how wool is used. I am learning about how the women used wool and dyed it to make sweaters, coats, hats, gloves, and pants. These are just some of the things I learned at Howell Farm. It is an important place to me and I am looking forward to participating in their programs again next fall. Y OU HAVE JUST HEARD my daughters talk about the wonderful experiences they have had at preserved historical sites in Mercer County. I’ve volunteered at Howell Farm over the past nine months, too, doing everything from cleaning out the chicken coop and raking the sheep yard to teaching school kids about shelling corn and Destroying the Grover House would be relatively easy. The house would be gone, but so would its potential. threshing wheat. As an adult, my experiences at Howell Farm have given me a strong appreciation for the modern conveniences we have . Cleaning up after farm animals makes walking the dog look like a walk in the park. Seeing baking in a wood-fired oven makes me happy to see the microwave. So much of our participation at the farm has been about connections. We have a stronger connection to our own family now — from enjoying the shared fruits of our labors (Sara and I make a good “The Castle” as it’s known as is being offered and being sold “as is”. This unique property, built in the early 1980’s by the current owners, sits on 6.71 acres with 3 1/3 acres buildable and combined with the front lot. Some of this property is perseveration land, wet lands and woods. Possible uses: a church, museum, nursery school, landscaping business. For more information call Linda November. $650,000 RO BB IN IN W T W Linda November Realtor Associate/Owner 609-951-8600 ext. 107 609-462-1671 (mobile) [email protected] www.LindaNovember.com SV IL DS O N IL TO M HA Why rent when you can become the proud owner of this adorable 2-story cape that offers a remodeled bathroom, 2 bedrooms up, 1 bedroom on main level. Hardwood floors thru-out. Eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appliances (included) which leads to the enclosed back porch. Windows and sliding glass door recently replaced, full walk-out basement. This is a great starter home. $174,900 LE R NO MATTER WHAT THE MONTH ALWAYS THINK �NOVEMBER’ For all of your real estate needs. ES 6 OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, 6/24 1-4 PM 5 Emerald Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. Cubberly Meadows. Majestic, Meticulous 4 bedrm 3 full bath Colonial w/Brick exterior features h/w floors main level, upper foyer & mbr. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters & island, under cabinet lighting, pot filler, open to a 2-story fam. rm w/gas fireplace & 2nd staircase. MBR suite offers 2 wic’s, totally upgraded master bath. The library has bay windows and could be 5 th bedrm. Plantation shutters thru-out,full basement, paver patio and front walk/steps just some of the outstanding features of the barely lived-in home…at a fantastic price of $689,000 GREATER PRINCETON team on the farm, and that translates to when we’re at home, too) to understanding more about our relatives. My grandfather (the girls’ great grandfather) holds a Ph.D. in dairy farming. He spent his life working with farmers to implement best practices, and thanks to our experiences at the farm, I have a more substantial knowledge base to use to discuss his life’s work. My parents took me to Howell Farm when I was a kid. Now that my children have had a chance to go and enjoy the farm, it’s connecting them to their grandparents. The Grover house has potential to provide these types of connections to all of us here in West Windsor. First, there’s the connection to our community’s history and the people who live in West Windsor who still remember when Canal Pointe was potato farms. There are the connections we’ll build as a community as we work together to preserve this piece of West Windsor’s history. No matter where we came from or when we arrived, understanding the history of our community has the potential to unite us. There are plenty of things in West Windsor that bear the Grover name, but what’s missing is why. Preserving the Grover house will give us the potential to make that connection for current and future residents of all ages. In my understanding, the Grover property is about half of the size of the Howell Living History Farm. This is beneficial — good can still be done, and hopefully with a lower pricetag. Without the addition of animals, the maintenance would be substantially less and it would still be possible for us to appreciate the historical import of the Grover family in West Windsor. And if the community — not just the mayor, not just the Council — makes a decision that saving the Grover home isn’t necessary because of just the Grover family, then I believe that it has historical value simply as a working farm. If we value our community’s history, then we must continue to value farming. And as with anything we value, we must put money and effort towards that. Destroying the Grover House would be relatively inexpensive and easy. The house would be gone, but so would its potential — its potential to draw the community together; its potential to educate people of all ages; its potential to connect us to our individual and shared histories. The Grover House has potential to impact our community in a multitude of positive ways. As such, the solicitations for bids for demolition should be canceled. I’ll echo Sara’s offer and the offers of others and say that I, too, am ready to contribute my time and money to preserve this piece of our community. Lauren Kohn 11201 Harcross Court JUNE 22, 2012 THE NEWS NEW LISTINGS People In The News RADHA CHEERATH BROKER ASSOCIATE “Excellence is not an act, but a habit” • NJAR Circle of Excellence Award Level �03-�11 • Mercer County Top Producers Association �01-�11 Email: [email protected] Cell: 609-577-6664 Direct: 609-750-4118 Office: 609-799-8181 x208 Eagle Scout: Steve Per of Boy Scouts’Central NJ Council, left, Troop 759 committee member Menal Chavan, Eagle Scout Niv Marameddy, Eagle advisor Alison Snieckus, Central NJ council member Ann Jackman, and Eagle mentor Neil D’Souza. For Maramreddy, Eagle Scout Project Is Personal Continued on following page 64 Jill Court, So. Brunswick Offered at 309,000 Beautiful brick front colonial with 4,000 sq. ft of living space on 1 acre of land. The sun-lit 2 story entrance is enhanced with beautiful arched windows, there’s a first floor library/study along with a lovely conservatory. The 2 story family room has a back staircase to the second floor. 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ID# 204 UN oy Scout Troop 759 of Plainsboro has had its share of Eagle Scouts, but Nivruth Maramreddy’s project was a little different. This time, it was personal. “I was inspired by my mother, who encouraged me to do a project for the Joseph Cappello School,” Maramreddy said. “My younger brother, Nityanth, attended Joseph Cappello School in order to improve his speech capabilities. Seeing that the school has made a significant difference for my family, I wanted to express my gratitude.” The project that Maramreddy undertook was to adapt toys for the special needs students at the school, which is on the campus of Mercer Community College and serves students with physical and behavioral challenges. “A kid at Joseph Cappello School doesn’t have either the strength or the hand-eye coordination to operate certain toys using the same on and off switch that was originally installed on the toy,” Maramreddy says. “An external switch will be connected to the wiring of the toy and will allow for a challenged child to operate the toy. The external switch can be a very large and light button. Any protruding wiring or contents of the toy can be covered up so that the children do not hurt themselves.” He also built a wooden cart for the school to house these toys. “Here at the Cappello School, we serve many students with various disabilities,” says Karen Machin, a teacher at the school. “The adapted toys help many of our students with hand over hand activities, Niv has been a great asset to our school.” For information about the school call at 609-588-8485. A new graduate of High School South, Maramreddy will attend the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Troop 759, chartered through Queenship of Mary Church in Plainsboro, meets most Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.troop759nj.org for information. 724 Ridge Road, So. Brunswick Offered at 669,000 PRINCETON JUNCTION - 4 Farmington Ct. 5B/4.5ba full finished basement, fireplace, deck. Prestigious Princeton Oaks. ID # 324 PRINCETON JUNCTION - 2 Pinewood Ct. 4BR, 3 full/1 half bath Colonial in Dutch Neck Estates. 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In many cases, the only obstacle coming between renting a home and buying one is coming up with the down payment. While the ideal down payment is 20 percent of the purchase price, it's important to recognize that there are a number of options available that can provide assistance through low down payment programs. For example, you may want to investigate Federal Housing Assistance (FHA) loans, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or –– depending on where you want to buy –– a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) loan. If you've served in the armed forces, you may qualify for a VA loan, which is backed by the Veteran's Administration. Your lender will be able to give you details on these, and other programs that may apply more specifically to your situation, or even to your neighborhood. On another note, if you're a current homeowner thinking about moving "up" in the market, your first step is to confirm the equity you have in your existing home and ask your real estate sales representative to find out its current market value. Between the equity you have in your home, and today's low borrowing costs, your dream home may be more affordable than you think! Please call me today for the latest market updates! And, remember, up to the minute West Windsor real estate information is always available at West-Windsor-Homes-NJ.com or Facebook.com/West.Windsor.Homes.NJ. In many cases, the only obstacle coming between renting a home and buying one is coming up with the down payment. Continued from preceding page Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates Celebrate Retiring Manager Ed Bershad Ed Bershad is retiring from his position as manager of Century 21 Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates after 8 years of exemplary service. An accomplished realtor for over 25 years in his own right, Ed taught all new sales associates the in’s and out’s of conducting real estate transactions with wisdom, humor, and endless patience. The professionalism and knowledge of the sales associates is due, in no small part, to the methods learned in Ed’s classes. Ed was always available to assist, almost around the clock, in addition to making sure the workplace was running smoothly and successfully. Gloria Hutchinson, Rich Abrams and the entire team at Century 21 Abrams, Hutchinson thank Ed for all of his dedication and hard work and wish him well going forward. Loss of Central Vision Macular degeneration is the cause of blindness for baby boomers. At least 1 in 7 people over age 65 suffer from loss of central vision, and risk losing out on life. Tiffanie Pfaltzgraff of West Windsor is the recipient of the District Award of Merit from the Mercer Area District of the Boy Scouts of America. She is a committee member and trainer for Pack 759 in Plainsboro. She also served on Cub Scout Day Camp staff for three years and chaired the Tiger Cub Fun Day. She also served as Popcorn Kernel — leading the Mercer Area District to a sales record of $305,000. The mother of four children, Pfaltzgraff is also a Girl Scout leader and PTA volunteer. Team From WW-P Wins National Math Competition U sing their own resources, 15 middle and high school students from West Windsor and Plainsboro schools participated in the American Regional Mathemat- Tiffanie Pfaltzgraff received the District Award of Merit from the Mercer Area District of the Boy Scouts of America. ics League competition at Penn State and received the national title. The team members include Aaron Berger, Aleck Zhao, Alexander Clifton, Apoorva Shah, Bill Yan Huang, Brice Huang, Catherine Lee, Chaitanya Asawa, Charlie Gu, Chris Shao, David Geng, Ishan Mazumdar, Jason Shi, Kevin Li, and William Jiao. Chaitanya Asawa, a student at High School South, wanted to enter the competition and started the application process last summer. “The students have been trying to form a team for years now,” says his mother, Vanita Asawa. “Different people have tried but the team could not be formed due to CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN • Certified Relocation Specialist • NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1993 Gold Level 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010 • Solid Reputation and Proven Track Record N EW PR IC E Knowledge, Experience, Dedication set me apart from other realtors Plainsboro: $425,000 4 BR, newly renovated, move-in ready, walk to shopping, parks, schools Allied Vision Services of Plainsboro Eye Exams, Quality Eyewear, Contact Lenses Paul E. Neiheiser, O.D. Lic. 27OA005123 John J. Russo, O.D. Lic. 27OA004698 Plainsboro Plaza, 10 Schalks Crossing Road 609.275.8989 N EW EW LI S TI N PR IC E G Plainsboro: $499,000 New kitchen, 4 BR, 2 Car garage, full basement. move-in condition. N 8 Plainsboro: $695,000. Classical Cape Colonial, Absolutely beautiful. 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. Plainsboro: $745,000. 3178 sq ft, 5BR, 3 Baths, Finished basement. Lana Chan, (Office) 609-799-2022 x 171 (cell) 609-915-2581 email: [email protected] 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 various reasons such as starting too late, or not having a coach,” He worked with executives of ARML to approve a non-teacher for a coach and succeeded in his cause. His father, Govind Asawa, an engineer involved with mathematics, was the coach; and Anne Clifton was the second coach for the team. During spring break Chaitanya invited kids from WW-P schools to West Windsor Library to try out for the team. Practice for the various rounds of the competition began in May for the team selected. The competition included a team round, a power question (in which a team solves proof-oriented questions), an individual round, and two relay rounds in which a contestant solves a problem and passes his/her answer to another team member, who uses this answer to solve another problem. Close to 120 teams participated. Brice Huang placed 18th in the nation in the individual round. The team earned close to $3,000 in prizes. Two WW Residents Earn Silver Awards S aachi Bedi and Allie Dignan recently completed their silver award. Both West Windsor residents are 14 and members of Troop 70216. Bedi will attend High School North in the fall and Dignan heads to Notre Dame High School. The intent of the project was to alert the community about SAVE, the animal shelter in Princeton — JUNE 22, 2012 THE NEWS www.kk2u.com Do You Have: Headaches? Stiff Neck? Sore Feet? Stress & Tension? Back Pain? Frozen Shoulder? Poor Circulation? Summer Specials 2-HOUR PACKAGE 60 min. spa facial with 60 min. hot stone relaxing massage. 2 hour package. Only $90 Graduates: The class of 2012 includes Ben Sang from Northfield Mount Holyoke High School in Massachusetts; Emily Looney from Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College; and Katie Brossman from Johns Hopkins University. and to make it more visitor-friendly. They held two events where children made toys for the animals including roll and scratch toys for cats and decorated dog leashes and collars. Information was distributed to promote animal adoption. Dog and cat treats were baked to feed the animals in the shelter. The audience was also invited to meet a resident animal. Bedi and Dignan decorated the front of the building with stones. With the money earned from the events and bake sales the girls were able to purchase agility training equipment for the dogs at SAVE. Their goal was to provide more playful dogs for adoption. For information about joining Girl Scouts contact Louisa Ho at 609-371-2119 or E-mail [email protected]. Private Schools Northfield Mount Hermon School: Benjamin Sang of West Windsor graduated from the grades 9 to 12 school in Massachusetts. Pennington School: Kenneth Pepper of West Windsor graduated from middle school. In College University of Connecticut: Phillip Louis Menard of Plainsboro is on the dean’s list. Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College: Emily C. Looney graduated with an M.D. degree. A 2003 graduate of High School South, she will be relocating to Boise, Idaho, to begin her family medicine residency training. Johns Hopkins University: Katie Brossman of Plainsboro graduated with honors in her major of writing seminars. As an undergraduate, she was an intern in the Office of Alumni Relations and an editorial intern at the EatingWell Media Group, Baltimore Magazine and the Johns Hopkins University Press. She also brought sustainable food initiatives to campus as a member of Real Food Hopkins and served as food chair for the annual spring fair. A contributing writer for the food blog, Big Girls Small Kitchen, Brossman writes a personal food blog at www.cookiesandkimchi.com. A 2008 graduate of Princeton Day School, Brossman will be writing her food and travel blog as she travels to Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore this summer. Lehigh University: Kyle Stiefel of West Windsor scored a 3-goal “hat-trick” in Lehigh’s NCAA Division I playoffs vs. the University Exp. 6-30-12 TAKE YOUR STRESS AWAY Hot Stone, Deep Tissue Massage 1 Hour $55 Open 7 Days: 9:30 am - 9pm Exp. 6-30-12 609.737.8888 • 609.516.9886 1 Tree Farm Road • Pennington, NJ 08534 of Maryland. A rising senior, he graduated from Peddie School in 2009. Commentators on ESPN have compared Kyle to the sharpshooter Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics. To watch highlights of the game, google ESPN mens lacrosse Lehigh vs. Maryland Providence College: Anna O’Connell of Plainsboro received a bachelor’s degree. She graduated summa cum laude and was awarded the Reverend Leo S. Cannon, O.P. award for excellence in musicianship. O’Connell, a member of the I Cantori, the school’s elite choir, will study choral and sacred music at the University of Southern California. Rowan University: West Windsor residents on the dean’s list include Jose A. Calves, a senior ma- Allie Dignan, left, and Saachi Bedi earned Silver Awards. joring in history; Linda T. Gosselin, a sophomore majoring in advertising; and Laura A. Slatas, a senior majoring in elementary education. Katherine I. Lacenere of Plainsboro is also on the dean’s list. She is a senior majoring in English. Scholarship Kelsey Daniels and Alexandra Waters, both of West Windsor, received scholarships from the New Jersey Association of Realtors Education Foundation. 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John Terebey Graduate of 2012 WWP HS South John Terebey, Jr. Broker/Owner “Proud Dad” 9 JUNE 22, 2012 Naval Academy Christian Galkowski, a junior at Hun School, will participate in the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program. Academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in the six-day program. After participating in seamanship and navigation classes students will take a cruise aboard a Navy Yard Patrol craft to apply what they learned in class. Visit www.usna.edu. Legion of Honor Lewis Bloom, 94, of Plainsboro received a Legion of Honor medal on May 8 at West Point for his secret missions during World War II. An Army veteran, he served in Army Intelligence analyzing the strength, command structure, and weaponry of competing military forces. He was awarded the medal by Francois Delattre, the French Ambassador to the United States; and Guy Wildenstein, president of the American Society of the French Legion of Honor. One of the highest awards in France, it was created by Napoleon in 1808. Although Bloom’s contributions were overlooked for more than 65 years, his wife, Adaline, pursued his records that were lost in a sea of bureaucracy. He received the United States Army bronze star from Senator Robert Menendez in 2010. SE U M O -4 P H 1 N 4 PE 6/2 O N SU Peter S. Juzefyk, 86, of Union, died June 5. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Shuell of West Windsor Board Appointment Daniel R. Guadalupe of Plainsboro has been elected to the board of trustees of CentraState Healthcare System. He is an equity member of Norris, McLaughlin, & Marcus, a commercial law firm with offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York City. A graduate of Columbia College and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Guadalupe has practiced law for 26 years. He is a former president of the New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, a former general counsel of the Hispanic National Bar Association, and was appointed in 2011 by Gov. Christie to the New Jersey Center for Hispanic Policy and Research, an advisory committee on Hispanic issues. Guadalupe is the main U.S. outside counsel for Swiss medical equipment manufacturer Schiller A.G. and Schiller America and medical device company Life Medical Technologies. He is also on the roster of construction arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association and has served as an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitrator, and as adjunct professor at Seton Hall Law School. G igh School South’s Model United Nations Club is one of the largest, oldest, and successful clubs at the school. Advisors are Brad Borsuk and Erin Schomburg. “Students in our team debate pressing world issues, write breathtaking resolutions, and compete to win awards for the quality of their speaking, leadership, and written works,” says Arnav Sood, the public relations representative. “In preparing for a conference we are assigned countries that we will represent as a delegation and individual positions and our members dedicate themselves to researching their specific topics and brainstorm solutions to the problems. As a public school group the members involve the student body with in school mocks that include hundreds of students. “We strive to include everybody, not just our best,” says Sood. At a recent competition they received the Outstanding Large Delegation award confident in their ability to go higher. At Georgetown they won five best delegate gavels and best small delegation. Officers included Nikhil Gavai, president; Pranav Rao, Adeline Lee, and Michael Liu as vice presidents; Prashant Sharma and Ahush Gupta, secretaries. Next year’s officers include Sharma as President; Vedant Sachdeva and Suchira Sharma as vice president; Arnav Sood as public relations; and Abhimanya Muchhal as secretary. IN H Robert W. Harbourt, 48, died June 1. He attended WW-P schools. Survivors include his parents, Marion and Richard Harbourt of West Windsor. Donations may be made to Second Chance Heart Transplant Support Group, 182 Conover Road, West Windsor 08550. ST South Model UN Recognized Deaths Daniel Guadalupe of Plainsboro has been elected to the board of trustees of CentraState Healthcare System. LI Continued from preceding page W THE NEWS NE 10 MLS6065398 WEST WINDSOR $698,000 Classic 1910 4BR, 2BA Colonial. 1+ acre, beautiful garden & patio; updates & renovations. Chef's kitchen w/SS Appls., Hrdwd flrs, lavish MBA & custom WIC. 2 car gar. w/loft, full bsmt. 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HW flrs, LR, DR, FR, open kitchen w/brkfst area, lrg deck to yrd & open space, fin bsmt. Helen Leming, 90, of Austin, Texas, died June 6. Survivors include a son, Paul Leming of West Windsor. Andrew “Andy” Francis Butchko, 79, of The Villages, Florida, died June 6. Survivors include a daughter, JoAnn Giuliana of Plainsboro. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1650 West Main Street, No. 3, Leesburg, FL 34748. Carol Fisher Parker, 86, of Indian Land, South Carolina, died June 7. Survivors include her brother-in-law, Royal Parker of West Windsor. Donations may be made to Unity Presbyterian Church Building Fund, 303 Tom Hall Street, Box 1267, Fort Mill, SC 29716. Carole T. Reed, 68, of Allentown, died June 8 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Manhattan. Born and raised in West Windsor, she was a graduate of Princeton High School. A longtime resident Dutch Neck, she was a former elder at the Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Stuart L. Reed Jr.; her children, Jeffery Reed and his girlfriend, Nila Zelenak of Allentown, Laura Mount of Allentown, and David Reed and his wife Linda of Robbinsville; her mother, Margaret Tindall; brothers and sister-in-laws, Melvin and Joyce Tindall III of Indiana, Alfred and Elizabeth Tindall of Allentown, and Ronald Tindall of Florida; nine grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, P.O. Box 27106, New York, NY 10087-7106. Charles W. Spence Sr., 60,. of Levittown, Pennsylvania, died June 10 at Frankford Torresdale Hospital, Philadelphia. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jennifer Spence of Plainsboro, and their children. Albert Leibowitz, 87, of Union, died June 10 at Overlook Medical Center in Summit. Survivors include his son Kenneth of West Windsor. Donations may be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN. 56007, or to the American Heart Association. Larry Metzger, 52, a former Plainsboro resident, died June 11 in a fire at his home in Springfield. Born in Trenton, he had lived in Hamilton, Springfield Township, and Plainsboro before returning to Springfield 12 years ago. He was a lead consultant engineer for Sprint/Nextel Communications. He served as chief of the Plainsboro Fire Department from 1992 to 1994. He operated Fire Service Communications, a ham radio repair shop in Ewing. Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Adrienne Blummer Metzger; his sons, Adam J. Metzger of Springfield, and Lawrence C. Metzger Jr. of Trenton; daughter and son-in-law, Lauren P. and James Bird of East Windsor; his brother JUNE 22, 2012 and sister-in-law, Charles and Lynda Metzger of Mansfield; his sister, Linda Andre of Hamilton Township; and two grandchildren. Donations for Adrienne and Adam Metzger may be sent to the Springfield Township Fire Company, c/o Brian Kokotajilo, 2470 Monmouth Road, Jobstown 08041. Robert C. Gasman, 74, of West Windsor died June 12. Survivors include his wife, Frances; his sister, Mary Jo; two daughters, Jeanne and Julie; a son, Charles; and four grandchildren. Gasman’s career as a chemist and research director spanned many industries. His patents included waterproof bandage adhesive. Donations may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. Frank M. Basile, a former Plainsboro resident, died June 13. Born and raised in the Bronx, he attended City College of the City University of New York and did graduate work in marine biology at the University of Delaware. He worked for the U.S. Department of the Interior in Washington, D.C. and as director of the Outer Continental Shelf Office in New York City. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Kim, and grandchildren, Artemis and Paris, all of Hopewell; a son, Jason Basile of Houston, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Arthur Suss of Holbrook, New York; a sister, Lenore Smith; a niece, Teresa Rose of Washingtonville, New York; brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Paula Basile of Verona; nephew, Leonard Basile of San Francisco, CA, and former wife, Nancy Basile of Plainsboro. Donations may be made to the soup kitchen of choice. Leonard E. Schuster, 89, of Plainsboro died June 14 at the University Medical Center of Princeton. Born in Chippewa Falls, Wisc., Schuster worked at the WalkerGordon farm from 1948 to 2003. Survivors include three daughters, Judy E. Thompson, Mary A. Schuster, and Sue J. Schuster; two sons, Raymond Thompson and Leonard W. Schuster; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Donations may be made to the WDVR FM Radio Station, Box 191, Sergeantsville 08557. Irving Lopatin, 85, of Monroe died June 18. Survivors include his brother, William, of West Windsor. Donations may be made to either American Cancer Society or Hadassah Medical Center. Grace Ann Schock Gibbs, 78, of Spotswood died June 18. A former resident of Plainsboro, Gibbs worked for 38 years at the AMF Bowling Center in East Brunswick, retiring in 2005 as manager. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Ray Manship of Old Bridge; her son and daughter-in-law, James Jr. and Yvonne of Helmetta; her brother, Frederick Schock of Hamilton; her sister, Catherine Imperale of Georgia; and five grandchildren. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Association. Robert Hartzell, 76, of Clearwater, Florida, died June 18. Born in Keyport, he was a resident of Plainsboro until 1995. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Linda Hartzell and Troy and Stacey Hartzell; daughter and sonin-law, Kim and Rick Nymeyer; and nine grandchildren. Donations may be made to Suncoast Hospice. Francis J. �Frank’ Walton, 86, of West Windsor died on June 16. He was a principal at Dutch Neck School and superintendent of schools for West Windsor Township from 1959 to 1969. Born in Philadelphia, he was a staff sergeant in the Army during World War II and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He received a Purple Heart Medal, a Bronze Star, and the Combat Infantry Badge. A graduate of La Salle University with a degree in secondary education, Walton received his M.ED. in secondary education and school administration from Temple University. He also did post-graduate and doctoral work at Rutgers. Walton was instrumental in bringing world language instruction to the elementary school curriculum, as well as bringing the bookmobile to West Windsor prior to the building of the library. He was also involved in the forging of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. An oak tree dedicated to Walton in the early 1960s by Brownie Troop 145 still stands at Maurice Hawk School. Walton served as principal of the Kreps School in East Windsor for two years, and then 16 years as head of the Mill Lake School in Monroe, before retiring in 1987. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Claire Guertin; two daughters, Claire Ellen and Andrea; a sister, Mercedes; a brother and sisterin-law, Michael and Gwyn; a sister-in-law, Theresa; and a son-inlaw, Hamid. Donations may be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, michaeljfox.org; National Parkinson’s Foundation, parkinson.org; and American Heart/Stroke Association, honor.americanheart.org. 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Ordinance Continued from page 1 similar regulations in place in East Brunswick, Morristown, and Woodbridge, would mandate all businesses to have a person with proper ID who can be held accountable for the institution — whether the business owner or a manager — as well as for all employees to be licensed massage therapists. Police believe this will stop the opportunities for massage parlors to serve as a home base for illegal immigrants who might also be part of human trafficking operations. Melnick and Pica said that many times the women involved in massage parlor prostitution arrests are unpaid illegal immigrants from Asian countries, many of whom are violently forced into participating in prostitution. Councilman George Borek commented on the problems law enforcement has faced of making prostitution arrests at massage parlors only to see the same places and individuals in business again a few days later, even after items were confiscated from the establishments. “Certainly your work here seems to be a more positive way of dealing with this issue. It’s definitely a step in the right direction,” Borek said. Police worked with Karen Cayci of the township’s law firm, Herbert, Van Ness, Cayci & Goodell, to develop the ordinance. Melnick was hands-on in drafting the ordinance, and in the course of his research and data collection he met with several licensed, legitimate massage therapy business owners and employees. On June 11 he told Council police understand that “not all massage therapy business has illegal activity going on.” “The legitimate massage business owners are behind [the ordinance] 100 percent. Every time they open a newspaper and there’s a report about a prostitution arrest at a massage business, it gives them a black eye. There is legitimate business, legitimate profession, and a good health-promoting reason to go for massage therapy,” Melnick said. Melnick also told the audience that the same problems with prostitution that the township faced 10 years ago, when he started working in the detective bureau in West Windsor, had prevailed until this spring when police raided a house and the train station was advertised in newspapers. That aspect has contributed to the potential for violent crimes. Melnick spoke about two crimes in 2008 where money was stolen from the massage parlors, which usually operated on an all-cash basis, after male customers beat the prostitute attending them and fled. In 2006, Melnick said, a burglar broke into 55 Princeton-Hightstown Road at 2:18 a.m. and attacked a prostitute who was sleeping at the massage parlor’s location. After the attack the woman ran down Route 571 with her clothes torn and multiple injuries, where police spotted her. Melnick says in that case and others, the female victims are hesitant to report crimes to police because they are illegal immigrants, they are involved in prostitution, and they do not speak English. Therefore, crimes can occur in West Windsor without police finding out. Besides the potential for increased crime in the community, Melnick also deemed the prostitution crisis a serious “quality of life issue.” “We’ve had complaints from spouses whose husbands have had to go for sex addiction counseling. Others have complained that a sexually transmitted disease was brought back home from someone who visited a massage parlor. Residents have helped by telling us the exact locations of the massage parlors where prostitution was occurring,” he said. With support from council, Mayor Hsueh and the West Windsor Police Department hope to receive fewer anonymous tips with a decrease in criminal activity. Also at Council’s June 11 meeting, public hearings were held on �We’ve had complaints from spouses whose husbands have had to go for sex addiction counseling. Others have complained that a sexually transmitted disease was brought home.’ at 148 Princeton-Hightstown Road and arrested four women (WW-P News, March 2). The suburban house is walking distance from High School South, and like in many of the cases Melnick said police initially investigated it because of neighbors’ complaints about a constant flow of cars (almost all male visitors) plus late evening hours. 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JUNE 22, 2012 Geevers, Samonte Ask For Community’s Help With Grover Farm A t its June 11 meeting, Council Vice President Linda Geevers announced that she and Councilwoman Kristina Samonte would like residents to come forward and contribute to the planned restoration of the Grover farm house. “We are proposing to have a �community committee,’ and we would like to begin with an organizational meeting within the next two weeks. The committee will be open to everyone — there’s been no applications submitted or decisions made as to who should be on or not,” Geevers said. Samonte said she looks forward to having residents take ownership of the restoration project and “come up with a vision. We are welcoming all participants. If you have an interest in it, we are happy to have you.” At recent Council meetings residents Marshall Lerner and John Church, who had each been involved in Habitat for Humanity projects, offered their hands as volunteers for the Grover farm. Both men have ties to the West Windsor Republican Club. Former Republican candidate for West Windsor Town Council Lauren Kohn brought her two daughters to the Council meeting to speak about their volunteer efforts and family bonding through work restoring the Brearly House in Lawrenceville, which was built in 1761. Kohn, who ran on the “Strong Leaders for West Windsor” slate with Bryan Maher and Gary three ordinances. Council and members of the public expressed their concerns over the expenses stated before ultimately approving each ordinance. Ordinance 2012-08 provides an aggregate amount of $3,885,000, with $3.7 million to be issued in bonds or notes to finance capital improvements in the township. Business Administrator Robert Hary explained that the ordinance covered amounts that were not fully-funded through the township’s 2012 capital budget. John Church of 11 Princeton Place took issue with $800,000 that was appropriated for a new fire truck with a ladder and hose capable of reaching high-rise apartment or office buildings. Church told council that the Princeton Junction fire house already has one truck that could serve such a need, and there was a minuscule chance that West Windsor needs to have two of these trucks to battle fires. Church characterized the new truck as “nice to have rather than need to have” while making sure Council knew he supports the objective of community safety being put first. But Councilman George Borek, drawing on his firefighting experience, said the higher expense was justified because such vehicles must be built from the ground up and specially outfitted. A second ordinance, 2012-09, is a capital improvement ordinance for $1,018,522.55 covering fully funded projects that will be paid for through grant money or other fees, such as the $150,000 for the Schenck Farm and its Environmental Education Center that was contributed by Centex (developer of the Elements). Councilman Bryan Maher and Councilwoman Kristina Samonte recently toured that facility, and at the June 11 meeting Maher asked Hary whether renovations at the site including new bathrooms were part of the ordinance monies. Hary said that they were not, and in the future Council will need to approve another contract, which Maher estimates at $100,000, for bathroom construction at the Environmental Center. Geevers raised a question over the inclusion of a Department of Public Works facility being included in initial plans for the municipal complex. A sum of $100,000 for architect’s fees (rendering a con- THE NEWS 13 Zohn last fall, spoke about the bonding her family has enjoyed during their clean-up and preservation work at the farm. (See column, page 6.) Geevers outlined possible roles, including dealing with the construction end, grant writing and fundraising, and other tasks that will need to be managed. She says a timeline of organizing the group, getting input, and putting forward an action plan to Council would probably take all summer. Geevers expects to report back to Council in early to mid-September on the progress at the Grover farm. “Our recommendations will be non-binding, but everything is going to be on the table — especially regarding the structures that need to be razed or restored. Community members have a lot of passion for the project, and agriculture is our history here in West Windsor. This is our last chance before any of the structures are demolished,” she said. On June 11 Council also officially canceled bids for the demolition of the Grover house. Business Administrator Robert Hary said such action was required once viable bids had been received but not acted upon within 60 days of their submission. Despite Council not accepting recommendations to demolish the Grover house twice in the past month, Mayor Hsueh supports Geevers and Samonte in their initiative. “As long as there is no taxpayer money involved, I will be 100 percent behind it. I am eager to see how much people want to donate and contribute — and I’m really happy to hear that we have so many enthusiastic residents in West Windsor willing to step forward,” the mayor said. — Rikki N. Massand ceptual design) for the municipal building was included in the $1.018 million, but Hary clarified that the design would likely not include the post office building or a new public works facility. Ultimately the ordinance passed after council amended it, removing the mention of a public works facility tied into architect’s fees. Maher, however, remains against the use of $2 million in liquor license revenues for renovation at the municipal complex. “It [the $100,000 in architect’s fees] is so the mayor can dream up what he wants for this building. In a perfect world maybe the architects need only $50,000 or $60,000 to do the designs, and maybe somebody might step forward to do it for free just for the exposure alone,” Maher said. One other capital improvement ordinance was also approved. It appropriated $5,000 for Waterworks, a move made every year by the administration. Three recommendations from the administration regarding animal control were passed by Council. — A professional services agreements with Weber’s Training School (on Route 1) for $10,000 for the boarding and care of stray animals. — A professional services agreement with Mercerville Animal Hospital for $2,000 for the boarding and care of stray cats. — A professional services agreement of $8,000 for Nassau Animal Hospital for veterinarian services. Other action taken by Council at its June 11 meeting included the following: — William E. Antonides Jr. has been re-appointed as West Windsor’s municipal auditor through June 30, 2013. His new one-year contract will be for $43,842, the same as 2011-’12, and five percent less than Antonides earned for 2010-’11 due to the mayor’s budgetary guidelines (for five percent cuts) imposed one year ago. — Council authorized Paul Lee’s appointment to the Human Relations Council, filling a current vacancy. His term will expire on December 31, 2013. — Alcoholic beverage licenses for West Windsor Township were renewed for 2012-’13. Sign Ordinance A t its Monday, June 25 meeting today’s version of Town Council, with Kristina Samonte and Bryan Maher on board, will try its hand at revising the township’s current sign ordinance — much to the chagrin of the administration. In the past few months there has been increased scrutiny of the variation of signs posted and permitted in the township. After Councilman George Borek took a proactive stance (WW-P News, April 13) Council asked to have an opportunity to revise the current ordinance. Besides his concern over any impact to the municipal budget, Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, having freshly created the township’s economic advisory group, cautioned Council about a potential pitfall behind a stricter sign ordinance — being a detriment to businesses. “You need to let businesses make their own decisions. Geevers’ philosophy is that we need to control more. Linda wants us to have more control over the businesses. That is totally against economic development and that is the reason the planning board refused to accept this project,” Hsueh said. In an interview the mayor mentioned financial oversight that is needed. “Four or five years ago the planning board didn’t want to make the sign ordinance to become so restrictive, and the Council voted 5-0 to take over its control, and Council did all the things they wanted to do against my opposition and Planning Board Chairman Marvin Gardner’s opposition. It appeared to them that they went too far and that there was too much governmental input. There were a lot of complaints from the business community,” Hsueh said. According to Mayor Hsueh, West Windsor had to previously invest resources and manpower to make sure signage procedures were properly followed. “When Marvin Gardner decided that he would not get involved, he said the township would have to appropriate a minimum of $40,000 to do it. 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The deadline for municipalities to commit to spending plans and submit them to the state is coming up on Monday, July 16. Before Council cast its votes, Township Planning Board and Affordable Housing Attorney Jerry Muller made a presentation on the steps ahead with respect to affordable housing in West Windsor. The largest portion of the $1.6 million is $782,500 designated to improve HVAC and hot water heating equipment for affordable housing units at the Windsor Haven, Windsor Pond, and Village Grande developments. The Hamlet Bear Creek LLC also received a contract of $482,500 to implement the Hamlet Energy Efficiency Program in its affordable housing units. In addition: - The national program by Project Freedom Inc. receives a $262,000 contract. - A new affordable housing escrow account will be opened. - The township entered into a $110,000 contract with Piazza & Associates Inc. to implement an affordable housing foreclosure and bankruptcy revolving fund program. Muller said that on Tuesday, May 22, COAH approved the spending plan. Business Administrator Robert Hary said the administration was waiting for the spending plan to be approved by the state agency before having a formal pre- sentation to Council. Hary says the township took initiative to devise a plan as soon as word came from the state about possible collection of the funds. Project Freedom appears to be a key strategy for West Windsor. Council questioned Muller about a potential influx of children into the schools, coming “from families we would expect to not contribute much in terms of taxes,” as Councilman Bryan Maher stated. But Muller and Hary said that Project Freedom is primarily for households with developmentally-disabled individuals. “Our biggest concern with Project Freedom would be the increased stress put on our public safety personnel because the people it serves have very limited physical capabilities and the first aid squads and fire departments must answer calls there a lot,” Hary said. While the township was not obligated to contribute funds for energy-efficiency upgrades at local developments, the administration’s strategy may stand on its merits. According to Muller, the Hamlet owner will have an energy assessment done for the property, and an RFP (request for proposals) needs to be advertised to secure design engineering services. Business Administrator Robert Hary says the plan to make affordable housing more energy efficient is a “win-win” for all. “One of the biggest concerns people have these days, aside from rent, is the cost of utilities. By making changes to the HVAC and cutting energy costs we are able to �I’d like to make sure what’s paid for by West Windsor residents, retailers, or developers stays within our town,’ says Bryan Maher. make homes more efficient, thereby saving affordable housing residents money as well,” Hary said. Hary credits Piazza, township staff, and the Affordable Housing Committee with coming up with an economical and environmentallyconscious plan. At the June 11 meeting Jean Jacobsohn, chairperson of West Windsor’s Affordable Housing Committee, attempted to clarify that the $1.6 million trust fund was not related to taxpayer money. “That is money that had been collected from people who were developing projects. It was collected by us for a use by us,” she said. Jacobsohn said the affordable housing committee has worked for a decade to get Project Freedom to build units in West Windsor. “We do not want to drop the ball at this point,” she said. But Councilman Maher took her to task for stating that the money in the trust fund was not from taxes. He contended that indirectly, West Windsor residents contributed that money through builder’s fees that they may have paid. “When my house was being built on Penn Lyle Road six years ago, my builder had to write a check to the town to cover the cost associated with developing housing. That was a cost directly paid by me through the purchase price of the house, just like everybody in this town whether that is through commercial real estate, retail real estate, or home real estate — they have to pay the fee for the town. The money didn’t just come from nowhere,” he said. “I’d like to make sure what’s paid for by West Windsor residents, retailers, or developers stays within our town, but it is money that in one way or another did emanate from this town,” Maher said. Muller and Mayor Hsueh took up Maher’s specific example as an unusual project that needed to come before the planning board. Jacobsohn also responded, telling the crowd at the Council meeting that she knew the subject well as she was the tax collector in Plainsboro for three decades. “I didn’t say that you don’t pay a fee, I said this wasn’t tax money. This was not a property tax — this was a fee that a developer had to pay,” she said. However, Maher had the final word. “You can call it a fee, I can call it a tax, but when I have to write a check for something it’s money out of my pocket,” he said. Attorney Reviewed C ouncil amended and approved a contract extension for the township attorney, Michael W. Herbert, and his Lawrencevillebased law firm, Herbert, Van Ness, Cayci & Goodell, at its June 11 meeting. The administration had recommended a one-year contract, expiring June 30, 2013, for a sum of $229,917.30. That term was changed to a six-month basis, expiring December 31 and to be reviewed again at the Council’s 2013 re-organization meeting early next January. The amount will be $114,958.65, or half of the proposed year-long deal. Business Administrator Robert Hary clarified that Council and the administration had the option of making the contract extension coincide with Mayor Hsueh’s current term in office, which expires at the end of 2013. That would have left a possibility for Herbert’s contract to be an 18-month deal, or a breakdown of 12 months and then six months. Hary also told Council that regardless of which choice was made now, the township’s law firm contract was one of few that remain on the July 1 to June 30 contract cycle (from before township elections were changed to November). Herbert said he had no preference and that he would not take any comments made as a personal offense. At the June 11 council meeting Bryan Maher said that he would feel more comfortable approving a one-year contract for Herbert’s firm if he had spent more time working with the current township attorney. Herbert and Maher joked that they would have to go out for a beer or pizza, but Maher and Linda Geevers were adamant that the contract should be reduced to six months. Mayor Hsueh was less than pleased that Council made that decision. “This means in January we have to do it again. Council can decide to do whatever they want to do, but we cannot have a situation where every time you have new councilmembers you have to change everything,” he said. “I just wanted Council to have some respect for the system. As a mayor I have to make certain kinds of decisions — that is governmental operations, standard operating procedures. You cannot say I don’t like it so therefore we will not go forward with mayor’s decisions and follow the system. Again, I turned it over to Council and the Council majority can decide whatever they want to do,” Hsueh says. The appointment of a township attorney is the responsibility of the mayor alone. Council must ap- JUNE 22, 2012 prove a contract, just as with other firms hired by the township. “We need to go through Council to make sure they approve of the budget for the law firm and their hourly fee,” Hsueh said. Michael J. Herbert, the late father of current Township Attorney Michael W. Herbert, earned the initial contract as the township’s law firm in 1997, four years before Mayor Hsueh was elected. As a councilman at the time, Hsueh says he did not question Mayor Carson’s appointment of the township attorney the way some members of council do now.“I never thought about partisan issues with regards to the law firm. My only concern is that we have the services of a decent lawyer,” Hsueh said. Hary’s Successor C ouncilwoman Linda Geevers announced that the field of candidates for the Business Administrator position, which will be vacated by Robert Hary on July 1, has narrowed to two people. Hary is retiring after 23 years of service to the township and the last three as the business administrator (WW-P News, May 25). The committee involved in the review process includes Andy Lupo, chairman of the West Windsor Parking Authority, Marvin Gardner, Planning Board chairman, Hemant Marathe, president of the WW-P school board, and Council Vice President Linda Geevers. Hary is also helping the committee, but he has no input in the selection. “Bob Hary has provided information and his opinions Continued on page 19 • • • • • Plainsboro News: Hunters Glen Fire R esidents of Hunters Glen Drive were evacuated on Friday, June 15, at approximately 1:40 a.m. after a fire erupted in Building 18. Although no injuries were reported, Plainsboro’s police and fire departments evacuated all residents from the building as well as Building 16 as a precautionary measure. The fire spread throughout Building 18 before firefighters could extinguish the flames. Fire departments from East Windsor, Princeton Township, Princeton Borough, Princeton Junction, South Brunswick, Kingston, Hightstown, Kendall Park, Monroe, Lawrenceville, Cranbury, and the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory also responded to the call. According to Plainsboro Fire Chief James Pedley, in all 50 firefighters were at the scene to battle the fire, but the hydrant closest to the burning buildings was not operable. Fire crews then engaged another nearby hydrant. Pedley said one firefighter sustained a minor injury to his arm, but he was treated immediately and did not require a trip to the hospital. Hunters Glen unit 1804 was declared uninhabitable. Two units in Building 16 also sustained water damage during attempts to control the blaze. The Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management and Central Jersey Red Cross provided more than 30 residents with temporary shelter and supplies. The Hunters Glen leasing office and Red Cross assisted residents in acquiring temporary accommodations. Plainsboro Police and the township fire marshal are investigating the fire. Former Chief Dies in Blaze L arry Metzger, who served as Plainsboro’s fire chief from 1992 to 1994, died in a fire at his home in Burlington County on Monday, June 11. At 5:17 p.m., Springfield Township (Burlington) firefighters responded to reports of a house fire on Columbus-Jobstown Road. They Pruning shaping tree removal lots cleared top quality colorized MULCH would learn that one of their own was a victim in the deadly blaze. Years after his leading role in Plainsboro, Metzger was an active volunteer fireman with the Springfield Township department. Initially, rescuers had no reports of deaths or injuries. Metzger’s wife and son were at a local store when the fire broke out. However, a body was found the next morning, and was positively identified later in the day as Metzger. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Tom Healey of the Plainsboro Fire Company said Metzger was an active member of the fire company from 1980 to 2002. Metzger moved to Springfield Township 11 years ago. Plainsboro Mayor Peter Cantu remembers Metzger as “a really good guy and a long-term contributor to the community.” The mayor, who was president of the Plainsboro Fire Company in the early 1980s, knew Metzger from his early days as a volunteer. He kept in touch with Metzger throughout the 1990s, but lost touch with him once he moved out of Plainsboro. “I was really sorry to hear about his passing. Larry not only served the community through his position with the fire company, but in addition he helped with service for the township’s communications equipment on a contractual basis for a number of years,” Cantu said. Metzger had a business based in Trenton called Fire Service Communications. Metzger’s company provided, installed, and serviced equipment in Plainsboro and several other municipalities. He set up all the radio systems used by Plainsboro’s police, fire, and emergency services. Metzger also worked as a project manager for Sprint, where he was involved with the company’s emergency communications division. Healey said Metzger was raised in the Hamilton-Trenton area. He says Metzger led by example in a number of ways. “He was a very serious chief and firefighter — he set a very high standard for firefighting and for professionalism. But he was also a guy who enjoyed a good laugh. He was part of a group of couples that played cards in the firehouse every Friday night for about six years. Larry would tell jokes, and we would laugh forever,” Healey said. • 75’ bucket truck • stump grinding • snow plowing • FIREWOOD • CABLING/ BRACING www.timberwolftreeservice.com quality work • fully insured call john stanley 609-918-1668 www.timberwolftreeservice.com please support local small businesses THE NEWS 15 On Tuesday, June 12, the Plainsboro Fire Company released a statement on Metzer’s passing: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former chief, Larry Metzger. Larry was a very active and deeply committed member of the Plainsboro Fire Company. He was a good friend to many of us. He was serious about his responsibilities but also enjoyed a good laugh in the firehouse. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife and children, his family, friends and all who knew him.” After the fire started neighbors ran to Metzger’s house to see if they could help. Witnesses told police and firefighters that they were not able to locate Metzger. According to local television reports, Metzger’s neighbors pushed four cars — Metzger’s vintage Pontiac GTO’s — out of the garage before they could catch fire, as gasoline might have sparked an explosion. Springfield firefighters struggled to extinguish the blaze quickly because there are no hydrants in the rural area where Metzger lived. Water used to fight the fire had to be trucked in. Police Updates R esidents and businesses that receive updates from the Plainsboro Police through Nixle will need to register on the township’s new website — PlainsboroNJ.com — to receive future notifications. Beginning July 15, the township will no longer utilize Nixle. All notifications for road closings, hazardous weather conditions, emergency situations, and other informational broadcasts will be made through the township’s new and enhanced website, which debuted in May. A statement released Tuesday, June 12, referenced one of the goals of Plainsboro’s new website: “to expand the township’s ability to communicate directly with citizens and businesses, especially during times of emergency, by using various methods of electronic notification as well as social media such as Facebook and Twitter.” Registering on the website allows participants to receive emergency information via text, E-mail, or phone. 16 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 The Graduating Class of 2012 High School North High School North graduated 415 students: A Zakiya Abdul-Malik, Kyle Adair, Alexander af Ursin, Omar Ahmed, Rutuja M. Ajgaonkar, Mikeal Alexanian, Chris Allen, Marilyn Elizabeth Allen, Milan Anand, Charles Anderson, Sivapradeepreddy Arikatla, Alexander James Arotin, Caroline Arriojas, Pavithra Arunachalam, Tiffany J. Au, and Alyssa R. Avino. B Chad Bailer, Emma J. Bailey, Christopher Banks, Ruxandra Barbu, Autumn Patricia Bardachino, Jocelyn Barrera, Krste Basukoski, Krasimir K. Bebenov, Paul Bellefleur, Nicholas W. Bellezza, Joseph C. Bensky, Bryan A. Berger, Melissa A. Bergman, Aditya Bhagavathi, Veer Bhalla, Daniel H. Billek, Erin N. Bonafede, Sid Borsadia, Kristina Botros, Jake Allen Bowser, Rachel Lindsey Boyer, Austin Bozowski, Ryan I. Bradbrook, Devin R. Brakel, Christopher F. Brancone, Chloe S. M. Brown, Taylor L. Brown, Christopher J. Bryde, Benjamin Bugge, Martin Bulik, Marlena Grace Buonanno, David R. Burke, and Sarah Marie Bush. C Kelly M. Cahill, Charles Cai, Gregory J. Caldwell, Nana Akosua Konadu Cann, Andrea Rosa Cardenas, Anthony Joseph Carnevale, Keira Castellitto, Kelley Crystel Cave, Jessica Lacey Chaiet, Michael Samuel Chaiet, Vijay Kiran Challa, Sean Chambers, Meena Chandrasekar, Benjamin Chang, Austin Chen, Christy Lee Chen, Jaimie Chen, Liang Chen, Sean ChenStowers, Nicholas Adam Chiarolanzio, Matthew Chin, Alison Chinsee, Shafqat Choudhury, Tina I. Christmas, Debora I. Cifuentes Lopez, Kelbyn Cipagauta Torralba, Amanda Brooke Clayton, Nesta R. Cole, Dennis Colon Jr., Christian Cooper, Kyree Cooper, Anne E. Corbett, Keia Coulthard, James E. Courtney Jr., Ana Nada Covic, Madeleine M. Craig, and Jack Cunningham. D Victoria Dalcourt, Mohit Dandekar, Lucy Davis, Amanda DeLeo, Bhishma Desai, Sheena Desai, Meera Dhawan, Matthew R. Dignan, Andrew Doidge, Olivia Halliday Donaldson, Audrey Dong, Sara Duffy, and Mike Duplak. E Emma Ecclesto, and Marisa Edwards. F Christian A. Fajardo, Cameron Farmer, Alicia Feng, Neil Ferguson, Freddy James Fernandez, Kimberly Figueroa, Traci Fischer, Molly Helen Fisch-Friedman, Sean Flannery, Kevin M. Foley, Lauren Foss, Nicole Foss, and Jason R. Foster. G Amr M. Gabale, Eric Gan, Kenneth S. Garron, Jesse Adler Gatling, Ayaz Ghesani, Ryan Robert Gianettino, Jacob Goldman, Jessica Goldman, Nina T. Golshan, Akash (Sunny) Gopalkrishnan, Sharan Gottumukkala, Tejasvi Gowda, Abby Gross, Sarah Grust, Marissa Guo, Hirsh Gupta, and Aleksandra G. Gut. H Mohit M. Hajarnis, Hal T. Hamilton Jr., Andrew S. Hanna, Sophie Hanstveit, Biya Haq, Zara Haq, Girija Hariharan, Ilexuz Chaunti Harris, Joshua Harris, Reinier John Herrera, Samantha D. Higgins, Jennifer Y. Hu, and Jillian Hurley. I Jennifer R. Ibanez. J Alexander James, Abinav Janakiraman, Samantha Jeng, Grace Jeong, Kurt Johnson, Lauren R. Jolly, and Michael Connor Jorgensen. K Sushruth G. Kamath, Kristen Antoinette Kane, Pooja Harit Kapadia, Molly Rose Karlin, Megan Kemp, Brendan Kenavan, Craig Scott Kenkelen II, Vikram Kesavabhotla, Faizan A. Khan, Gersh Killian, Eugene Kim, Jonathan Kim, Samuel Kim, Brianna King, Amanda Lee Kiplinger, Justin Klepach, Alexa Kogan, Marc Kolber, Kevin Kong, Stephen Tyler Konowitz, and Sravya Kulakarni. L Sameer D. Lalwani, Victoria Lam, Benjamin Lao, Tracie Lynn Lauver, An Le, Andrew Lee, Ann Hyun-ah Lee, Daniel H. Lee, Grace Y. Lee, Jeremy Lee, Tiffany Lee, Kristina N. Leung, Rachel Levy-Leavitt, Michael Li, Frances Liang, Jack Liang, Paul Ligeti, Stephen Lin, Epiphany Samantha Lindsay, Christina LiPuma, Casey Litwack, Maya Litwin, Carly Lorenz, Greg LouisJacques, Wilson Lu, Malin Tabea Ludwig, Robert Luttrell, and Claudia Lynn. M Kathleen Marie Mackenzie, Benjamin Mair-Pratt, Ritika Maknoor, Harleena Malhotra, Brandon Mann, Jennifer Mannheim, John Mannion, Payal Marathe, Dajachae H. Martin, Jonathan R. Martinez, Samanda McDonald, Lauren McGinley, Emma Lynn McGregor, Jonathan McGuire, Kerry Elizabeth McNeilly, Gillian Ren‚e McSpiritt, Asif M. Mehedi, Naina Mehrotra, Alessa Meni, Kevin Michieka, Michael Miele, Christina Sierra Mills, Igor D. Milyokhin, Alisha Mir, Gabriel Pentangeles Miranda, Christopher Misa, Steven Modica, Luiza De Abreu Monetti, Nilah Montgomery, and Maria Arevalo Moran. N Sachin Natarajan, Robert Ndubizu, Sarah Neiheiser, Elaina Ng, Nicky Nguyen, Madison Nicieza, Christine Niciforo, James Nitsch, and Suraj Nyalakonda. The Northern Knights High School North held its graduation for 415 members of the Class of 2012 on Friday, June 15, at Sun National Bank Center. Pictured, top, are Autumn Bardachino, left, Alexander (Paul) Arotin, and Mikeal Alexanian. Above left, Prathiba Shankar; right, AP U.S. history teacher Greg Bugge hugs his son, Ben. Pictured at left, Marissa Guo. Photos by Mark Czajkowski O Crystal Naomi Ochoa, Shannon O’Connor, Reba A. Oduro, Logan T. Ohlson, Alberta M. Onyuka, Breta Osei-Bonsu, Dakota Jean Osmun, and Obafemi Owoh. P Sanjana Padmanabhan, Ravali Paidipati, Sean Paul Pais, Elizabeth Palena, Wenji Pan, Ekta Panigrahi, Aditya Deepak Parikh, Christie L. Pasternick, Adit Patel, Angelie D. Patel, Devan Patel, Anwesha Patnaik, Christina May Patti, Mounica Paturu, Monika Pawar, Alexandra Pechota, Stephen Pemberton, Sai Madhuri Pentyala, Scott Perdigao, Kaitlin Elizabeth Perrine, Glenn Richard Perrine Jr., Daniel Edward Peterkin, Taylor Phelan, Ryan Pitcherello, Jonathan Plummer, Kia Ponader, Allison Ponticiello, and Melissa Puthenpura. R Lee Rabin, Petko Antonov Radionov, Eva Rahman, Akshat Rajan, Shanya Ranasinghe, Harshdeep Randhawa, Rohit Rao, Suraj Rao, Aman Rastogi, Foram Raval, Pranitha Rayapudi, Pratyusha Rayavarapu, Pratusha Reddy, Anup Adithya Regunathan, Saba Rehman, Matthew C. Rexroad, Immanuel Reyes, Melissa Isabel Reyes, Jordan A. Richardson, Kelsea Rispress, Ricardo Ignacio Rodriquez, Sara Belle Rosenthal, William D. Rothschild, Kelly Ann Rowland, Dennis Roy, and Corinne Zoe Ryklin. Greg Caldwell, left, and Nana Konadu Cann Nesta Cole with Superintendent Victoria Kniewel S Hafsa Saleem, Aditya Samarth, David Sandberg, Luis Sapon, Amish Sattaluri, Amrita Sawhney, Jonathan Sawyer, Ernest Scarborough, Tim Schobel, George Senter, Divya Sethi, Heer Kaur Sethi, Amber Shah, Pratibha Shankar, Sarah Shapiro, Arnav Sharma, Giri Sharma, Nikith Shekar, Shivangi Sheladia, Angela Sheng, Nikhil R. Shenoy, Kevin Shi, Kimberly Shiao, Rachel Seungyun Shin, Kaitlin Shuell, Robert C. Sibley, Ryan Siegler, Paul Silva Jr., Cally Simmons-Edler, Agamroop Singh, Hermeet Singh, Jaswin Singh, Brandon Small, Daniel Smigaj, Felicity Janene Smith, Rose Ashley Smith, Natalia Soler, Nicholas Soller, Akshay Eashwar Rao Somana, Estefani L. Sosa, Chloe Spetalnick, Ryan Spoltore, Chinmay Sridhar, Aaron Srikantha, Garima Srivastava, Wynston A. Stanback, Quamir K. Stanley, Hiyab Stefanos, Kelsey Stevens, Co-class presidents Ann Lee, left, and Sarah Grust Valedictorian Payal Marathe Senior speaker Vikram Kesavabhotla Milan Anand and Principal Michael Zapicchi JUNE 22, 2012 Virginia Haye Donovan, Ryan John Dontas, and Alexis Simone Dulan. T Isaiah Edmonds, Ross Ellison, Alice Eltvedt, Rachel Sarah Epstein, Brandon Joseph Epstein, Christopher J. Evans, and Joseph Chukwudubem Ezeigwe. U Ajit Unnam, Rahul Upadhyay, Sraavani L. Uppalapati, and Akari Ura. High School South held its graduation for 405 members of the Class of 2012 on Friday, June 15, at Sun National Bank Center. Pictured above are Andrew Gonzalez, left, Austin Gioseffi, and Ayanna Gill. At right: Paul von Autenried. V Saavanth Velury, Varun Viswanathan, Meghan Claire Vogt, and Pavel Vypritskiy. W Julia Wainwright, Anna Watson, Emily Weinberg, Yoshua M. WertsGalloway, Jamal K. Wilcox, Emily Wu, Nancy Wu, and Victor Wu. X Fei (Felix) Xiao, Kevin Xu, and Edward Hua Xue. Y Derek Matthew Yan, Tiffany Yang, Vivian Yang, Jeffrey Yao, Maria Yepes, Kevin Yeung, Meea Yim, Qi W. Yu, Veronica Yu, and Brian D. Yuan. Z The Senior Concert Choir performs at the ceremony Senior speaker Divya Ramesh, left, Valedictorian Peter Ku, and Rachel Epstein address the class B C Jane Calder, Aidan Callahan, Christopher Campbell, Victoria J. Campbell, Christine Yi Jun Cao, Emily Olivia Carlson, Jordan Steven Carroll, Christian Castro, Karthik S. Chandrasekaran, Prathik K. Chandrasekaran, Jamie K. Chau, Alvaro Chavez, Daniel Hwa Chen, Michael Yuhan Chen, Yutong Chen, Yvette Chen, Anna Chicco, Victoria Korea Cho, Mayank Vinay Chowla, Brandon Kaiyi Chu, Kevin James Cloyes, Joshua Mark Cohen, Amanda Cornfeld, Timothy Crew, Nicole Elizabeth Crossey, Veronica A. Cruz, Hixlayne Cuetia-Rodriguez, and Nicolas Sebastian Cuitino. D Kelsey Elizabeth Daniels, Anthony John D’Antuono III, Sophia Dar, Kavita Dav‚, Brandon Scott Davis, Mark G. De La Rosa, Travis J. De La Rosa, Heather Deamond, Joshua G. Dean, Frank Anthony DeMilt, Yash G. Desai, Erik Nicolas DeSanctis, Raja Deshpande, Catherine Ding, Timothy R. Dix, Kathleen Donnelly, Michael Herelle, left, and Colin Hall Virginia Donovan, left, and Truman Levine G Tiffany Anne Gagliardo, Rohan Z. Ganesan, Bhargavi Ganesh, Nikhil Gavai, Megan E. Gay, Brenay Gaynor, Satya N. Ghanta, Nicole Giambagno, William German Gilbertson, Ayanna S. Gill, Alyssa Gilman, Austin Gioseffi, William J. Goldin, Andrew Gonzalez, Stephanie Gonzalez, Kaitlyn A. Grant, Michelle H. Grbic, Avin Singh Grewal, Mengyi Guo, and Udit Gupta. H Mohammad Habibian, Evan N. Hackett, Cai Cai Hahn, Gabriella Hahn, Colin Hall, Kyoung Won (Cathy) Han, Shwetha Hariharan, Niveda Harishankar, Pooja Harjani, Danielle Elizabeth Harris, Graham Harter, Varun Hegde, Michael Herelle, Nevenn Herve-Samant, Corey Hess, Janell Hill-Bridgett, Brian Hiscock, Chao-Feng (Norman) Ho, Ruth Hochberg, Evan Hua, Carissa E. Hunter, and Simon Sun Hwang. I J Jacob E. Bacher, Danielle N. Balzano, Sharanya V. Banavar, Harsha Bandreddi, William R. Bastedo, Robert D. Baxter, Sidharth Bedi, Emily M. Betancourt, Alana Natasha Bhatla, Ira Hitesh Bhatnagar, Drew R. Bongiovanni, Erica Borsack, Laura Bortnick, Glen Bortolus, Karen Bortolus, Andrew T. Brazel, Lara Brazel, Samantha Bright, Katherine Elizabeth Bromberg, Jason K. Brown, Mark Brown-McMillin, Faizan Butt, Timothy Buttner, and Craig S. Byll. Jeffrey Yu speaks to the seniors Mariame Michelle Fadiga, Celina F. Fanik, Isabel R. Farf n, Sana Fasihuddin, Troy Alexander Fernandez, Megan Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Martin J. Flatley, Raisha M. Friedman, and Allison J. Frullo. High School South Maksim Abadjev, Arka Adhikari, Erica Anne Aduya, Alina S. Afinogenova, Karen A. Aguirre, Tanaz Tanzeeba Ahmed, Ambiah Akbar, Sherry Alejandro, Ariella Alter , Allison Elizabeth Altiero, Carlos Eduardo Alvarez, Jennifer Tomoko Antane, Sarah Caitlin Antony, Gilbert M. Appleby, Rebecca Arias, Jeanine Rose Asay, Cody Lee Ashford, Rewa Atre, and Aamer Juzer Attaar. Heather Deamond, left, and Chris Evans F Pavel Ilyukhin, Sumanth Inaganti, Alexandra Marie Infante, Maya Inozemtseva, and Kyle Inverso. A Min Jeh Lee E Barbara Zhan, Christie Yeeman Zhang, Connie Zhang, Isadora Yixiu Zhang, Kelvin Zhang, Kevin Zhou, Manshi Zhu, and Charlotte Zodel. High School South graduated 405 students: Class advisor Bob Schurtz, left, and Ryan Dontas 17 Zachary H. Strong, Angel Sun, Nicholas M. Sun, Jonathan Sung, Sridevi Suresh, Swaroop Suri, Harinee Suthakar, and Zahid Syed. Steven Taft, Akanksha Tak, Hanaa’ Tameez, Alicia Tan, Eugene Cai Tang, Margaret Tang, Yubei Tang, Abishek Thatigutla, Anirudh Thuppul, Brian Titen, Caitlin Tom, Diana Lorena Torres Pinzon, Kristine Morgan Towell, Anh Dao Tran, Aditi Trivedi, Jasmine Tsai, Sean Tsaur, Thomas Tu, and Akosua Nyarko Tuffuor. The South Pirates THE NEWS Kevin Oneal Jackson, Idin Jafari, Sarath Jaladi, Sai Abhigna Jampana, Sahana S. Jayaraman, FNU Jeevitha, Christopher Jones, Griffin Alexander Jones, Nathaniel Jones, Stacey Jou, and Ethan Frederic Julius. K Phillip Kellam, Caroline R. Kellner, Keri Helene Ketchmark, Sukeerthi Rangan Khadri, Amina Sophia Khaliq, Avik Khaneja, Brett I. Killoran, JungHo Kim, Su Ah Kim, Sun Moon Kim, Wooseok Kim, Yui Tiffany Kitamura, Sofie Elena Kolakowski, Kaito Kondo, Alexander S. Kong, Naveen A. Kotecha, Priyal B. Kotian, Daniel Kravets, Peter Lai Ku, Johnathan C. Kuan, Sahil Kulgod, Lauren Victoria Carry Kullmann, Nishitha Kumar, and Viranch Kumar. L Akhil Ramesh Lakhwani, Nicole Lam, Adeline S. Lee, Albert Lee, Amy Victoria Lee, Grant W. Lee, Harington Lee, Hui Yi Lee, Lily Lee, Min Jeh Lee, and Peter J. Lee. Michelle Leon, Michael P. Leong, Hope Catherine Letson, Truman Martin Levine, Jeffrey W. Leyden, Daniel Lim, Kevin Lim, Po-Yuan Lin, Jonathan Ling, Jennifer Elizabeth Litzinger, Luqian Liu, Michael Wang Liu, Alejandro Lopez-Campos, Thomas J. Loury, Molly Rebecca Ming Lowell, Kevin Luo, and Shreya Luthra. M Cameron Brent MacArthur, Steven C. MacDougall, Shannon Maura MacKay, Alex Kunio Maeda, Carlos K. Maldonado, Meghana Malepati, Alexandra Malinina, Alex Mangone, Soumya Manikonda, Rajashekar Manimaran, Nivruth Reddy Maramreddy, Irina Z. Matos, Conor Charles McCabe, Emma Aileen McElligott, Ryan McGovern, Kathleen C. McMillen, Sean McNerney, Brae E. McQuade, Macklin McQuade, Kushaal Mehta, Elizabeth Victoria Mendez, Andrew S. Merves, Justin I. Meydman, Cori Michibata, David H Miller, Aranya Mishra, Aishwarya Misra, Gokhuldass Mohandas, Joy Mohnot, Stephanie Anne Mortel, and Madalyn P. Mozenter. Continued on following page Need Photos? Photos from the graduation ceremonies are available to family and friends by contacting the photographer, Mark Czajkowski, at [email protected]. 18 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Class of 2012 Continued from preceding page N Matthew J. Nagler, Sana Nambiar, Radu C. Neagu, Aram NematiRad, Carrie Nestel, Christopher T. Ng, Thai Hien Nguyen, Diana Ivaylova Nikolaeva, Kunal S. Nischal, and Aidan Nuttall. O Thomas O’Connor, Dylan Ogden, Joo Hyoung Reveca Oh, Timothy Oh, Anupa S. Otiv, Devin Ou, Nora Owens, and Khalfani Owens. P Rilwan Pade, Christina S. Paek, John M. Pakulski Jr., Justin Parag, Isaac Park, Aakash Patel, Anish Jayant Patel, Markan Samir Patel, Prachi Patel, Radha Patel, Raina Patel, Sagar A. Patel, Shivam V. Patel, Vishvash Patel, Logan Paul, Lucy Pei, Samara Per, Thomas Piccirello, Shirin Pillai, Janina Pirela, Yohana Maribel Pisabaj, Jonathan I. Plester, and Mariel A. Porfido. Q Emily Qian and Elaina M. Quiles. R Jennifer Sara Rabbino, Justin G. Ragone, Divya Ramesh, Vijayeetha Ramesh, Pranav Valluru Rao, Brandon Reyes, Isabelle L. Reyes, Keren Ribansky, Ryan Daniel Richards, Michael Rios, Grace S. Ro, Christopher Robinson, Amrin Singh Roda, Joshua S. Rose, Teddie Rose, Nechama Ross, Daphne Rossler, Lauren G. Rubenstein, and Benjamin Ruta. S Brian Sabino, Brianne Allison Sabino, Dashmeet Singh Sahi, Katelyn Marie Salerno, Alexander J. Sandberg, Grace Olivia Sandford, Benoy Kiran Sanil, Pranav Sarda, Sarah Louise Sasson, Lauren Michelle Savage, Jordan C. Schwartz, William Schweizer, Nathaniel Scott, Khelsea M. Sealy, Nikki Eleanor Senopoulos, Arusha N. Shah, Kaustav Shah, Noopur Shah, Joshua Shanker, Deepak K. Shanmuganandamurthy, Varun Sharma, Varun Sharma, Nicole H. K. Shaub, Daniel Shek, Daniel Sheldon, Mihir M. Sheth, Ryan P. Shoemaker, Priya Shroff, Vinitha V. Simhadri, Emma J. Sivertsen, Tenri Arianna Sjamsu, Christopher Skolka, Amy Slothower, Cathryn Michelle Smart, Daniel R. Smith, Travis Smith, Nathaniel So, Suleyman Svein Soukouna, Amelia R. Spina, Carlos Stanley, Ryan Steiner, Jacob Steinhauser, Hayley Stocker, Jennifer K. Suh, Mahima Sukumar, and Varsha Sundararaman. T Anna Tadej, Jeffrey Tam, Lydia H. Tam, John Terebey, Jonathan K. Ting, Peter A. Toensberg, Nissim Torres, and Paul Trujillo. U Tiffany Alesa Urena, Amber Urso, and Danielle Urso. V James Vancheri, Jaime Leonardo Vargas, Karishma H. Vaswani, Gabriela Vazquez, Garrett H. Vena, Paul von Autenried, and Alen Vukovi. W Victoria R. Wang, Muhammad Warraich, Michael Washington, Danielle Weeks, Kathryn Wembacher, Logan Willans, Ryan Witter, Matthew N. Wittkopp, Melissa Wojahn, Dijon Wong, Samantha Lynn Woo, Aaron Wu, Ariel Danielle Wu, and Dorothy X. Wu. X Chao Xu, Jerry Xu, and Anna Huafang Yang. Y Elizabeth Yang, Irene Yang, Jane Yang, Julia H. Yang, Cathy Z. Yin, Erin Young, Alexander Yu, Jeffrey G. Yu, Jesse G. Yu, Ronald Yu, and Jocelyn P. Yuen. Z Sylvan Zheng, Charles L. Zhou, and Benjamin Zhu. School News Continued from page 1 committed to Cornell University. Three students from South will attend UPenn, while Harvard and Columbia will each get two WW-P South graduates. One student from South will attend Dartmouth and one will attend Brown. Six members of High School North’s Class of 2012 will attend Princeton, while class valedictorian Payal Marathe will attend Yale (WW-P News, June 8). North’s class of 2012 has two members heading to Cornell; one student from North will attend Barnard College (Columbia) while another, golf prodigy Charles Cai, will attend Dartmouth. Among other top-ranked colleges, three members of South’s Class of 2012 will attend each of the following institutions: the University of California-Berkeley, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Chicago. Duke, Northwestern, Tufts University and Georgia Tech will each receive two High School South graduates. Two High School North students are headed to Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Another four will attend Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, two North graduates will attend each of the following schools: Emory University, the University of Michigan, and Tufts. One student from North will attend Colgate University, one will attend Rice University in Houston, and one will go to Georgetown University. New York University remains a popular pick for WW-P graduates as 12 students from South and 11 students from North are headed for Greenwich Village this fall. Other top out-of-state destinations for South graduates this year included Michigan (with eight students committed); Drexel University in Philadelphia (seven students) and the University of Delaware (drawing six students from South). Other popular choices included Carnegie Mellon University, The George Washington University, Lehigh University and the University of Rhode Island as each institution drew five students from High School South. For High School North graduates, top choices out-of-state included Penn State University (eight students), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (seven students), the University of Maryland-College Park (six stu- From WW-P’s classes of 2012 at both high schools, 13 graduates will attend Princeton and 158 will attend Rutgers in the fall. dents) and Carnegie Mellon (four students). Lehigh University, Boston College, Indiana University, and the University of Southern California each drew three students from North. One student from High School North will attend the U.S. Naval Academy while another will another will go to Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia. Of note, the lists of graduating students and colleges they will attend gets reported to the state Department of Education as a cumulative school district, not with the breakdown for each West Windsor-Plainsboro high school. School District to Set IT Policy A t its meeting on Tuesday, June 26, the West Windsor-Plainsboro school board will present the second reading of its policy regarding the acceptable use of computer networks, computers, and resources at school. The policy outlined the purpose of the school district’s computer networks: “to assist in preparing students for success in life and work in the 21st century by providing them with a wide range of information and the ability to communicate with people from throughout the world.” The policy also describes the purpose of the school district’s information technology (referred to as WW-P ITS) as being used to increase communications, enhance productivity, and assist district employees in upgrading their skills “through greater exchange of information with their peers,” the policy states. Areas covered in the full text of the policy include responsibilities of the school district in providing IT, the district’s limitation of liability, parameters for system access, parental notification and responsibility, students’ rights to free speech, selection of materials, and privacy issues. Of note, one of the 20 “responsibilities” outlined in the school district’s responsibilities mentions cyberbullying. “Users will not send, access, submit, publish, display, or print over the WW-P ITS any defamatory, inaccurate, abusive, obscene, profane, threatening, offensive or illegal material. Cyberbullying is specifically prohibited,” the policy states. — Rikki N. Massand JUNE 22, 2012 West Windsor News Continued from page 15 on the candidates’ backgrounds,” the mayor said. According to Hsueh, once a job advertisement was placed online, the township received 37 applications. Hsueh then created the committee to review resumes. “Usually, according to our form of government, the mayor can directly appoint somebody. But I decided there should be more of a consensus with the selection,” Hsueh said. Although he doesn’t consider politics part of the process, with the current nature of council meetings and public comments, Hsueh was careful to strike a balance with political party affiliation. “Actually I created a committee where three of the four committee members (other than the mayor himself) happen to be Republicans, as I found out after I created the committee. But I trust they have the best interests of this town in mind when evaluating candidates,” the mayor says. Hsueh says the committee picked its top five candidates early on in the process, and during the first week of June the field was narrowed down to two. The mayor said that the committee was to have a unanimous decision, but Lupo could not make it to one of the final meetings on selections. Hsueh then invited him to interview the two candidates, and the mayor expects that process to wrap up by Saturday, June 23, at the latest. He would like to be in a position to make a formal announcement at the next Council meeting, on Monday, June 25. But Hsueh and Hary say there remains a small possibility that the search would not wrap up by then. Morgan’s Petition F ormer West Windsor Councilman Charles Morgan has taken up a new crusade in the township after leaving his post of 12 years last December. Although Morgan’s permanent address is now in Florida he retains a home at the Elements, where he recently went door-to-door to tell registered voters and his former neighbors about a petition — one that aims at avenging the lawsuits against Mayor Hsueh that Morgan lost in court over the past year. The petition would endorse an amendment to the township code requiring the mayor to provide “a direct and timely written response when a council member requests a report about a township matter.” This stems from Morgan’s two unsuccessful lawsuits against Mayor Hsueh for failure to provide him with responses when he requested information. The petition outlines proposed change as follows: “The mayor shall respond to such request within a reasonable period of time, not to exceed thirty (30) days without the written permission of the requesting Council member, by providing a written report to such Council member with copies to the Township Clerk and the other Council members. The Mayor’s written report shall restate the request made by such Council member and shall be limited to answering the specific requests made by the Council member. Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Mayor from delegating to staff and/or appropriate professionals the research and preparation of answers for the Mayor to include in the Mayor’s report to the Council member. �Written’ includes elec- tronic communications such as email and attachments to email,” the petition states. But Township Attorney Michael W. Herbert says this proposed amendment may be preempted by state law. “Once the petition has the required number of signatures to appear on the ballot in the fall, the potential for a legal challenge, in principle, exists. A judge would have to determine whether or not the proposed change (to township code) is copasetic,” Herbert said. Herbert, who Morgan recently targeted in letters and in public comments during Council meet- �This is not about me and Hsueh, it’s about fixing a problem that has existed for more than a decade and will be a problem with the next mayor.’ ings, says the mayor’s duties are clearly outlined and abided by, and all of Council’s questions are addressed by the administration. “This amendment asks for a procedure that’s already being followed — Council members have questions and the administration answers those questions. If not the council can bring the issue forward and say their questions had not been answered. But we haven’t heard council members saying their questions haven’t been answered,” he said. Herbert added that the lawsuits against Hsueh that Morgan lost should not be a basis for the amendment. “The courts have already found that, Mr. Morgan, you got your answers,” he said. However Morgan isn’t alone in this endeavor. The petition lists five West Windsor residents who are responsible for its circulation and filing: Nitin Shah, Paul Murphy, Andrew Hersh, James Solloway, and Deborah Hepler. Solloway and Hepler have each made their presence known at council meetings in the last six months, speaking up about West Windsor’s government and apparent shortcomings that they see. Morgan and the group will file the petition with Township Clerk Sharon Young. Her office then needs to verify that the petition shows approval from 10 percent of the voter turnout at the last election, calling for at least 456 signatures. Morgan says once that happens the question of “whether the mayor can continue to be allowed to ignore council” will go on the ballot. “After one week we obtained more than 300 signatures. Very few people have refused to sign the petition — perhaps one person in 25,” Morgan wrote in an E-mail. Besides the Elements and other West Windsor neighborhoods, Morgan collected signatures from residents by standing outside the West Windsor municipal complex on Thursday, May 24, during and after the special town hall held to discuss the proposed solar field at Mercer County Community College. In the process of soliciting signatures, Morgan took a renewed interest in hearing from residents in general. He says people are surprised to learn that it is illegal for council members to talk to the township staff without the permission of the mayor. “Residents are surprised to learn THE NEWS that council members must go through the mayor or the administrator for information, and they’re also surprised to hear that the mayor and/or the administrator will refuse to provide answers to questions posed by council members,” said Morgan. Morgan also notes that people in West Windsor are surprised to learn that, in 1999, Mayor Hsueh voted to subpoena records from Mayor Carole Carson “because he was not getting information from the mayor that he felt he needed as council president.” Morgan contends that the real problem has nothing to do with the particular person who is mayor or the people who are on council. “If a council member cannot get the information he needs to make an informed vote, then something is seriously wrong,” he says. “I am confident they will pass it. The subpoena in 1999 from Hsueh to Carson shows that this is not about me and Hsueh, it’s about fixing a problem that has existed for more than a decade and will be a problem with the next mayor, whoever that might be. When the voters approve the change, history will no longer repeat itself in the future — and we should have a lot less controversy,” Morgan writes. Hsueh has a different take on the past. “Morgan’s interpretation was totally incorrect. At that 1999 meeting I supported the efforts of another councilmember because there was a total absence of background information on an open space purchase. But I followed up with Mayor Carson and got all the information for Council members to review, and we moved on it right away. At the time and ever since, I never wanted to create any legal issues in that regard,” he said. Girls K-12 Ş Co-ed Preschool/JK STUART CONGRATULATES OUR WINNERS IN THE 2012 NATIONAL STEM VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE! Grade 8 Stuart Girls Julia Weingaertner, Madeleine Lapuerta, Emma Froehlich, Sarah Lippman, and Chloe Mario won for designing and programming original math video games. Limited space available in high school for fall 2012. “They were the only girls amid the 28 winning students from throughout the country — showing that the girl power of the Stuart School is a force to be reckoned with.” Join Us for a Tuesday Tour - Princeton Packet, May 25, 2012 “These games [by Stuart Girls] are better than 90 percent of the educational games in the app store ... that the winners of this particular challenge were all girls makes me feel like we’re headed in the right direction for getting more girls involved in future STEM careers.” THINK. LEAD. CHANGE. - wired.com, May 22, 2012 19 NMSGDƥQRS3TDRC@XNED@BGLNMSG or call 609-921-2330 x235 STUART Country Day School of the Sacred Heart 2ST@QS1N@CŞ/QHMBDSNMŞVVVRST@QSRBGNNKNQF 20 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 DAY-BY-DAY IN WW-P For more event listings visit www.wwpinfo.com. For timely updates, follow wwpinfo at Twitter and on Facebook. Before attending an event, call or check the website before leaving home. Want to list an event? Submit details and photos to [email protected]. Friday June 22 Once Upon a Mattress, Princeton Festival, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Musical. $45. 8 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 8 p.m. Our Town, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama by Thornton Wilder. $15. 8 p.m. For Families Movie Night, PNC Bank, Plainsboro Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-1401. Balloon artist, magician, music by John and Carm, popcorn, and screening of “Kung Fu Panda 2.” Free. 7:30 p.m. Summer Block Party, JaZams, Palmer Square West, Princeton, 609-924-TOYS. www.palmersquare.com. Crafts, games, food, activities, and music. Screening of “The Princess Bride” begins at dusk on the green. Participants include Arts Council of Princeton, Kitchen Kapers, Olsson’s Fine Foods, Princeton Public Library, Stone Soup Circus, Thomas Sweet Chocolate, Winberie’s Restaurant, and more. Free admission. Food available. 6 to 8 p.m. On Stage Jeffrey, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the James Tolin Memorial Fund with Paul Rudnick’s romantic comedy about a gay actor. $25. For mature audiences. Pre-show reception and silent auction. 7 p.m. Desperate Affection, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. A dark, suspenseful comedy about an unhappy New York actress in love with a hit man. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 7 p.m. The Music Man, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Ethan Daniel Levy of Plainsboro is in the ensemble. Bring a chair. $7. Performance is audio described. 8:30 p.m. Film Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “The Clean Bin Project,” a documentary about a couple’s friendly competition to live waste-free for an entire year. 7 p.m. Dancing Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. Public Speaking Meeting, Successfully Speak Up Toastmasters, Pellettieri, Rabstein, & Altman, 100 Nassau Park Boulevard, Suite 111, West Windsor, 732-631-0114. ssu.freetoasthost.ws. Members deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Live Music Courtyard Concert, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. The VooDudes bring the funk of roots music to GFS after six recording and tours of the United States, Canada, Greece, and Switzerland for more than 20 years. Register. $12. Rain or shine. 7:30 p.m. Anker, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. 7:30 p.m. Romantic Comedy: The James Tolin Memorial Fund celebrates its 10th anniversary with a production of �Jeffrey’ at Kelsey Theater, Friday to Sunday, June 22 to 24. Sound Bites, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Andrea Brachfeld and Phoenix Rising. $10. 8 p.m. Open Mic Night, Infini-T Cafe, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609712-3921. Hosted by Manish Anand of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Tom Trovas Group, Pure Restaurant and Lounge, 3499 Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609-9190770. www.pureprinceton.com. 9:30 p.m. World Music Prerna School of Dance, Evenings of Elegance, 276 West Upper Ferry Road, Ewing, 908581-7138. www.eveningsofelegance.com. South Asian dance musical featuring dancers from ages five to 40 plus. $25 to $100. 6:30 p.m. Comedy Orlando Baxter and Steve Lazarus, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Food & Dining Restaurant Supported Agriculture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.trepiani.com. Three course farm to table dinner. Register. $29. 5 p.m. Farm Markets Farmers’ Market, Downtown Hightstown, Memorial Park, Main Street. www.downtownhightstown.org. Produce, flowers, baked goods, music, and area vendors. Paddle boat rides in Peddie Lake available. 4 to 8 p.m. Wellness Meditation Circle, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. www.mcl.org. Stretching and relaxation techniques with Ann Kerr. Register. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Summer Solstice Retreat, One Yoga Center, Private home in South Jersey, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Continues Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $299 includes all course materials, supplies, and meals. 6 to 9 p.m. Bhakti Yoga, Bhagavad Gita Studies, 15 West Kincaid Drive, West Windsor, 848-219-9383. Free. 7:30 p.m. Outdoor Action Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. “Species on the Edge,” an art and essay contest by fifth grade students, is on view to July 8. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pontoon Boat Nature Tour, Mercer County Park Commission, Lake Mercer, Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor, 609-883- 6606. www.mercercounty.org. Tour includes history of the lake and up-close encounters with wildflowers, beaver lodges, basking turtles, and waterfowl. Binoculars provided. Ticket sales begin at noon. Weather-permitting. $5 to $7. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Singles Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. www.princetonchurchofchrist.com. Non-denominational support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. For Seniors Brown Bag Discussion, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. www.princetonsenior.org. “Eat Well to Feel Better” presented by Suzanne Rose of Princeton Regional Health Department. Bring your lunch. Register. Free. Noon. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. Sports for Causes Just for Joey Golf Outing, Eden Institute Foundation, Heron Glen Golf Course, Ringoes, 609987-0099. www.justforjoey.org. Annual event benefits children and adults with autism. Green fees, cart, and refreshments included. Register. $155. 11 a.m. Saturday June 23 On Stage CALL FOR A TOUR NOW Programs for 18 months - 6 years • • • • • Math Language Skills Art Foreign Language Gym Summer Camps • • • • • Weekly/Dally Schedule Water Play Minisports Special Events Academic Enrichment • • • • Kindergarten Program Summer Enrichment Soccer More FREE Registration $50 value Coupon Coupon expires July 6 PRINCETON JCT. • 609-275-8666 59 Cranbury Road, Near Train Station Established 1998 Member, American Montessori Society www.NHMontessori.org Jeffrey, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the James Tolin Memorial Fund with Paul Rudnick’s romantic comedy about a gay actor. $25. For mature audiences. Pre-show reception and silent auction. 7 p.m. Desperate Affection, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. A dark, suspenseful comedy about an unhappy New York actress in love with a hit man. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 7 p.m. The Music Man, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent recommended. Picnics welcome. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. JUNE 22, 2012 Once Upon a Mattress, Princeton Festival, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Musical. $45. 8 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 8 p.m. Our Town, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama by Thornton Wilder. $15. 8 p.m. My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Ethan Daniel Levy of Plainsboro is in the ensemble. Bring a chair. $7. Donations of canned and packaged goods accepted for Middlesex County’s food pantry. 8:30 p.m. Family Theater Disney’s The Aristocats Kids, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. $5. Seat cushions and insect repellent are recommended. 11 a.m. Art Art Exhibit, Trenton Artists Workshop Association, Ellarslie Mansion, Trenton, 609-392-0766. www.tawa-nj.org. First day for “Trenton Makes,” an exhibit of works by Mel Leipzig, Jon Naar, Aubrey J. Kauffman, and others. On view to September 1. A concurrent exhibit opens Tuesday, July 31, at the Prince Street Gallery in New York City, and runs through August 18. 1 to 4 p.m. Art Exhibit, Princeton Art Gallery, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-937-5089. Meet Xinle Ma, a senior art advisor of the Chinese Cultural Foundation, in conjunction with his exhibit. Trained in both Chinese brush painting and Western art, Xinle focuses on painting horses and tigers to raise the awareness of environmental protection. 2 to 5 p.m. Dancing Dance Evening, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, 908-359-4837. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Calling by Kim Roberts. Music by Perpetual eMotion. Experienced dancers from 3 to 6 p.m. Potluck at 6 p.m. Dancing for all from 8 to 11 p.m. $10 to $22. 3 p.m. California Mix, Central Jersey Dance Society, Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. West coast swing lessons followed by open dancing. $12. No partner needed. 7 p.m. 8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7:30 p.m. 15 Keys, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic duo. 8 to 10 p.m. Outdoor Concerts And the Beat Goes On Music Series, West Windsor Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. Sinfonietta Nova, an orchestra based in West Windsor, with classical and modern music. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. 7 p.m. See story. Pop Music Annual Show, Brothers in Harmony, Robbinsville High School, 155 Robbinsville Edinburg Road, Robbinsville, 732-940-0224. www.brothersinharmony.org. “Musical Masterpiece XIX” presented by the 65-voice barbershop chorus and the Ringmasters from Stockholm, Sweden. $15 to $30. 1 p.m. Good Causes Yard Sale, Res-Q-Pets, 2749 Nottingham Way, Mercerville, 609944-8866. www.resqpets.org. Benefit for animal rescue organization that rescues and rehomes cats and dogs in the Mercer County region. Clothing, accessories, toys, home decor, kitchen utensils, pet supplies, books, plants, artwork, and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rockfest, City of Angels, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 215321-6399. www.cityofangelsnj.org. Performers include Anonymity Project, Soul Fire, Stellar, and Out of the Red. Non-profit organization in Hamilton that helps families and young people recover from substance addiction. Rain or shine. Car, truck, and motorcycle show, strolling magician Matt Schick, and children’s games. Free admission. Noon to 7:30 p.m. Pins 4 Paws Bowl A Thon, Paw Prints 4 Pets, Linden Lanes, 741 North Stiles Street, Linden, 800582-5979. www.njspca.org. Benefit for New Jersey SPCA, an organization to protect animals in New Jersey from cruelty and neglect. Two time slots. Register. [email protected] for information. $20 to $30. 4 and 7 p.m. Frank Sinatra Night, ItalianAmerican Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-6317544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Benefit for Boys & Girls Town of Italy. $40. 7 p.m. Fairs & Festivals Trenton Heritage Days Festival, Mill Hill Park, Trenton, 609-7771771. www.trentonnj.org. Sarah Dash and her band headline the festival at 5:30 p.m. Outdoor heritage festival with food, music, children’s rides, face painters, storytellers, and marionette theater. Free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. my Lawrence of West Windsor and her colleagues, Maria Tegzes and Geoffrey Burleson, will be performing a concert that has been in the making for 10 years. Lawrence and Tegzes were roommates at the New England Conservatory of Music. Burleson, a piano player, was Tegzes’ future husband. It took that long for them to be in the same country at the same time, find a venue, and find a cause to benefit from their music. “I was in Europe for eight years, and they were busy,” says Lawrence. They will perform at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, on Sunday, June 24, at 3 p.m. The concert will benefit Make Some Noise Cure Kids Cancer Foundation. Lawrence, a soprano, has lived in West Windsor for six years. Her husband, Andrew Schaeffer, is a copyright attorney. Their daughter, Sara, 6, is a rising first grader at Dutch Neck School. Born in Pennsylvania, Lawrence was raised in New Orleans. She has played the flute since fourth grade. In high school she became interested in musical theater and began taking voice lessons and entering competitions. Lawrence teaches singing and flute privately and is a member of the preferred private teachers of the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District. She graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s degree in music and placed first in the Metropolitan Opera National competition for the Gulf coast region. She was also a semi-finalist in Vienna’s Belvedere International competition. She received a master’s in music from the New England Conservatory of Music. Soprano: Amy Lawrence played Susanna in �The Marriage of Figaro.’ A frequent guest soloist with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, she has played in principal opera houses in Norway, Germany, Switzerland, New Orleans, and New York City. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in the American premiere of Goossens’ re-orchestration of Handel’s Messiah. Lawrence is known for her portrayals of Mozart’s leading ladies including Konstanze (The Abduction from the Seraglio), Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro), Madame Herz (The Impressario), and Queen of the Night (The Magic Flute). Lawrence became acquainted with the Make Some Noise: Cure Kids Cancer Foundation when her daughter’s swim team at Peddie School had a fundraiser. She then became acquainted with the music director at Prince of Peace Church. “They were trying to get more musical events and we were looking for a venue,” says Lawrence. The organization, established by an 11-year-old who had a malignant bone tumor, funds pediatric cancer research. (He is now 13). The designation of funds to various research facilities is cancer-specific and based on the foundation’s annual evaluation of the latest research. Burleson has performed throughout Europe and North America and is active as a recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician, and jazz performer. He is also an associate professor of music and director of piano studies at Hunter College and a professor of piano at Princeton University. Tegzes has presented cabaret performances in the United States, Spain, England, and Switzerland. The couple lives on Long Island. The program includes classical works; solo sets of Saint-Saens, Sietes Canciones Populares by Manuel de Falla, Richard Strauss’ “Four Last Songs,” Eastern European Folksongs, and the Trio from Mozart’s “The Impressario.” — Lynn Miller Benefit Concert, Make Some Noise Cure Kids Cancer Foundation, Prince of Peace Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Sunday, June 24, 3 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. 609-647-4393 or www.makenoise4kids.org. JUNCTION BARBER SHOP 33 Princeton-Hightstown Rd Princeton Jct NJ 08550 Faith Heartlands Hayride Band, WDVR-FM, Cultural Center, 522 Route 604, Sergeantsville, 609397-1620. www.wdvrfm.org. Country music show. Food available at 4:30 p.m. $12. 6 to 8 p.m. Book Award and Lecture, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Center, 20 Library Place, Princeton, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.edu. “Identity, Culture, and Theology” presented by Nestor Medina, assistant professor of theology and culture at Regency University. He will received the annual book prize for “Mestizaje: (Re)mapping Race, Culture, and Faith.” Reception follows the talk. Free. 7 p.m. Zero Hours, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716- Continued on following page Live Music A Orlando Baxter and Steve Lazarus, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $21.50. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Opera New Jersey, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Young artists in residence present highlights from the summer season. The two main stage productions at McCarter Theater include Verdi’s “Il Trovatore” and Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore.” 3 p.m. 21 A WW Resident Sings For Kids Cancer Benefit Comedy Classical Music Gianni Schicchi and Francesca da Rimini, Princeton Festival, Mccarter Theater, Princeton, 609759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Opera double bill. $30 to $125. 8 p.m. THE NEWS Traditional Barber Shop Serving Our Neighbors Since 1992 Tuesday - Friday 10am - 6pm • Saturday 8:30am - 4pm No appointment - Walk-in service 609-799-8554 • junctionbarbershop.com 22 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Fireworks, Festivals, Music T he celebrations for the 236th anniversary of the United State of American begin early this year. One of the first events is the eighth annual Mercer County Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 30, at Mercer County Park in West Windsor form 3 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. “The Freedom Festival gets better each year, with help from our lead sponsor, WPST, and we are so pleased that it has become an annual attraction,” said Brian Hughes, Mercer County executive. “Mercer County Park is more popular than ever and I invite everyone to come to this free family event.” The event features food, beer and wine gardens, craft vendors, live music, tethered hot-air balloon rides, games, water rides, a mechanical bull, a children’s area with inflatable rides, and more. There is a fireworks display at nightfall. The concert lineup starts at 3 p.m. with the Little Mac & the People’s Champ, Liquid A at 5:30 p.m. followed by The Amish Outlaws at 7:30 p.m., and Incognito immediately after the fireworks. Some of the numerous festivities in the area include: Sunday, June 24 Concert and Fireworks, Hopewell Valley Veterans Association, Alliger Park, 203 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Sunday, June 24, 7:30 p.m. Concert by the 78th Army Band followed by fireworks display. A variety of music including military songs and traditional concert pieces. Alcohol is prohibited. Carpooling is recommended. Free. www.hopewellvalleyveterans.org. Thursday, June 28 Fireworks, Montgomery Township, Montgomery High School. Thursday, June 28, 6 p.m. Music by the Funkin Soulnuts band. Food available. Activities for children. Fireworks at dusk. Raindate is Wednesday, July 11. Visit website to purchase a parking pass. No alcohol or pets. 347-385-5578 or www.montgomeryfireworks.com. Friday, June 29 Friday Night Fireworks, New Hope Chamber, New Hope and Lambertville. Friday, June 29, 5 p.m. Happy hours, dining, shopping, live music, and celebrity guests in conjunction with fireworks over the Delaware River at 9:30 p.m. Donations invited. Inclement weather cancels. 215-8629990 or www.newhopeLambertvillefireworks.com. Stars n’ Stripes, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. Friday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Musical revue features America’s greatest composers. Blankets, seat cushions, a flash- JUNE 23 Continued from preceding page Farm Markets West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-933-4452. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Produce, flowers, baked goods, and music. Music by Max McGuire. Blood pressure screenings and massages. Cooking demo by Dorothy Mullen, founder of the Suppers Program. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. light, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. Through July 1. 267-885-9857 or www.dpacatoat.com. Saturday, June 30 Freedom Festival, Mercer County, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. Saturday, June 30, 3 to 11 p.m. Food, games, beer and wine gardens, craft vendors, tethered hot-air balloon rides, water rides, mechanical bull rides, games, and inflatable rides. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Band performances by Amish Outlaws at 7:30 p.m., and Incognito after the fireworks. Free admission. 609-4487107 or www.wpst.com/freedomfestival. Sunday, July 1 Independence Day Celebration, City of New Brunswick, Boyd Park, banks of the Raritan. Sunday, July 1, 7 p.m. Rumba Con Son concert. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. thecityofnewbrunswick.org. Monday, July 2 Peace is Patriotic, Coalition for Peace Action, Monument Park, Route 206 and Nassau Street, Princeton. Monday, July 2, 6 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch, lawn chair, and blanket. Music by the Solidarity Singers of the New Jersey Industrial Union Council. Honorees include Kip Cherry, Princeton Area Interfaith Anti-Torture Group; Jeffrey Laurenti, former executive director of the UN Association of the United States; and Edward Anthony Slater Jr., participant in Occupy Trenton. Ending in time for the Spirit of Princeton fireworks. 609924-5022 or www.peacecoalition.org. Fireworks, Spirit of Princeton, Princeton Stadium. Monday, July 2, 7 p.m. Independence Day celebration. Picnics welcome. Bring blankets or chairs. No alcoholic beverages. 609-6834008 or www.spiritofprinceton.homestead.com. Tuesday, July 3 Fireworks, East Windsor Township. Tuesday, July 3, 6 p.m. Music by Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a six piece band from the Delaware Valley region, and Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a six piece ensemble from Central Jersey. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Raindate is Saturday, July 7. www.eastwindsor.nj.us. Fireworks, Hamilton Township, Veterans Park, Hamilton. Tuesday, July 3, 7 p.m. Music by Jimmy and the Parrots. Fireworks at dusk. Raindate is Sunday, July 5. 609-890-4028 or www.hamiltonnj.com. Ocean Grove Summer Band, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting As- Blood Drive American Red Cross, Central Jersey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 800-4483543. www.redcrossblood.org. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wellness Prenatal Yoga, Yoga Above, 80 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609613-1378. $25. 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Yoga and Meditation Class, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, West Windsor, 732-4856200. Bring a yoga mat. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. Before the Fireworks: The Amish Outlaws perform at Freedom Fest in Mercer County Park on Saturday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. sociation, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove. Tuesday, July 3, 8 p.m. “Happy Birthday, America” concert features the 1812 Overture, highlights from “Jersey Boys” and “The Music Man,” Sousa marches, and a patriotic sing-along. Harry D. Eichhorn conducts. Free will donations. 800-590-4064 or www.oceangrove.org. Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day, postal and bank holiday. Independence Day Parade, Ewing Township, Parkside Avenue, Ewing, 609-883-2900. ewingnj.org. Tone Rangers Band perform. The parade ends at the high school. 10 a.m. Celebrating America’s Independence Day, Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton. Monday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revolutionary War reenactment soldiers and second Continental Artillery demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock muskets. Period games for all ages. Tour the Thomas Clarke House and the Arms of the Revolution exhibit. Bring a picnic lunch, hike on the trails. No barbecues or alcohol. Free. 609-921-0074. Old-Fashioned Celebration, Fonthill Museum, East Court Street and Swamp Road, Doylestown. Wednesday, July 4, Noon to 5 p.m. Recreation of an early 20th century July Fourth celebration including a decorated bike parade, a town ball game (19th century baseball), a watermelon eating contest, antique bicycle display, old-time games, and live music. $4. Bring your own picnic or purchase from vendors. No dogs allowed. Heavy rain cancels event. 215-3489461 or www.mercermuseum.org. Integrative Nutrition, Integral Yoga of Princeton, 613 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-2742410. Presented by Manu. Register. 1 p.m. T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. All levels. Free. 10 a.m. History Stony Brook Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609-921-6748. Follow a portion of the trail that Washington took from Trenton to Celebrate Independence Day, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington. Wednesday, July 4, Noon. Bring a picnic basket. Wine by the glass or bottle; brick oven pizza, and cheese platters are available. Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. 609-737-4465 or www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Independence Day, Middlesex County Cultural Commission, East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway. Wednesday, July 4, 2 p.m. Meet Abraham Lincoln portrayed by Bob Gleason of the American Historical Theater. Register. Free. 732-745-3030 or www.cultureheritage.org. Celebration, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Thompson Park, Monroe. Wednesday, July 4, 5 p.m. Music and vendors. Fireworks at dusk. Free. 732521-2111 or www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. July 4 Jubilee, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. Wednesday, July 4, Noon to 3 p.m. Sign the Declaration of Independence, commemorate the 13 colonies at a bell ringing ceremony, demonstrations of colonial life, meet George Washington, live music, refreshments, and more. 609924-8144 or www.morven.org. Celebratory Organ Concert, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove. Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. “Storms and Thunder, Stars and Pipes” features Gordon Turk on organ and Michael Stairs on piano. Free. 800-590-4064 or www.oceangrove.org. July 4 Celebration, Oceanfest, Promenade, Long Branch. Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m. Family-friendly festival features musical acts, children’s shows, sand sculptors, crafters, food, entertainthe battlefield. The tour includes stops at the meeting house and cemetery. $4. 2 p.m. For Kids Community Service Opportunity, Prince of Peace Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609275-5820. Baking skills presented for West Windsor and Plainsboro youngsters in grades four to six. Bake cookies for the hungry. Register. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For Families Oldtime Baseball, Howell Living ment. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free. 732-222-0400 or www.oceanfestnj.com. Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park. Wednesday, July 4, 7:05 p.m. New Britain. $11 to $27. The team will wear stars and stripes jerseys. Independence Day fireworks post game. 609-394-3300 or www.trentonthunder.com. Choral Concert of Patriotic Music, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton. Wednesday, July 4, 5:30 p.m. Trenton Capital Singers perform an outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Bring a picnic. The first floor of the museum will be open for tours. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 609-989-0087 or www.Williamtrenthouse.org. Thursday, July 5 Concert and Fireworks, Cranbury, Main Street. Thursday, July 5, 6:30 p.m. Concert by Mercer County Symphonic Band followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring blankets and a picnic dinner (no alcoholic beverages). 609-395-0900. Friday, July 6 Friday Night Fireworks, New Hope Chamber, New Hope and Lambertville. Friday, July 6, 5 p.m. Happy hours, dining, shopping, live music, and celebrity guests in conjunction with fireworks over the Delaware River at 9:30 p.m. Donations invited. Inclement weather cancels. 215-862-9990. www.newhopeLambertvillefireworks.com. Independence Day Celebration, South Brunswick Recreation, Crossroads Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction. Friday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. Music at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics. Rain date is Saturday, July 7. 732-329-4000. www.sbtnj.net. History Farm, 70 Wooden’s Lane, Lambertville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Howell Farm Hogs vs. the Jersey Bulls play according to the rules that governed baseball when bats were made of axe handles and pitchers could be fined for delivering unhittable balls. Play or watch. Rules will be presented to prospective players at 11 a.m. An 1864 baseball games takes place at noon between the Flemington Neshanocks and the New York Gothams with both teams in period attire. Brad Shaw presents the history of the game and narrates “Casey at the Bat.” 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. JUNE 22, 2012 Chess Tournament Awards Ceremony, Let’s Play Chess, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 732-322-3622. lpcnj.com. Chess program for ages five and up. Classes are presented by Render Cutts, a mentor for the year-round program. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Annual Chess Awards Ceremony, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Students from ages 6 to 13 will be honored. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Lectures Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. Sports for Causes Three on Three Basketball Tournament, UIH Family Partners, 4 North Broad Street, Suite 2R, Trenton, 609-695-3663. www.uih.org. For ages 11 to 18 plus, male and female, prizes. Register online. Raindate is Saturday, June 30. 9 a.m. Field Day, Delaware Valley Radio Association, Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing, 609-585-2001. www.w2zq.com. Ham radio operators present emergency communication capabilities. Free. 10 a.m. Sunday June 24 Continuing Cultural Conversation, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbpl.info. “Looking Back at 9/11: The World Trade Center as flashpoint for misinformation and misunderstanding” presented by Angus Gillespie, professor of American studies at Rutgers and author of “Twin Towers: The Life of New York City’s Trade Center,” and Atiya Aftab, professor of politics science at Rutgers and Center for Middle Eastern studies. 2 p.m. On Stage Art of Living: Mind and Meditation Workshops, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-4481330. www.mcl.org. Deep relaxation, mental clarity, relief from stress and anxiety through breathing techniques and meditation. Free. 7 p.m. Outdoor Action Field Trip, Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Assunpink Wildlife Management Area, Imlaystown, 609-737-0070. Search for birds and butterflies. Register. Free. 8:30 a.m. Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-896-0546. Threemile walk on the towpath. Bad weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour Company, Witherspoon and Nassau streets, 609-902-3637. www.princetontourcompany.com. $20. 8 p.m. Shopping News Yard Sale and Flea Market, Middlesex County 4-H, 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, 732398-5261. Tables and food available. Rain date is Sunday, June 24. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Desperate Affection, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609466-2766. A dark, suspenseful comedy. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 1:30 p.m. Jeffrey, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the James Tolin Memorial Fund with Paul Rudnick’s romantic comedy about a gay actor. $18. For mature audiences. 2 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 2 p.m. Our Town, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Drama by Thornton Wilder. $15. 2 p.m. Once Upon a Mattress, Princeton Festival, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Musical. $45. 3 p.m. The Music Man, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. Family Theater Disney’s The Aristocats Kids, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.- Please Join Dr Ron Suzuki and Suzuki Medical Associates in Welcoming Dr Jabbar Zafar and Rose Knapp, NP Dr Zafar and Rose Knapp are now available to see patients in both offices. We see children and adults. Most major insurances and Medicare are accepted. 65 South Main Street Bld. C Pennington, NJ 08534 609 737 1116 11 Schalks Crossing Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 609 275 5700 THE NEWS 23 Class of 1987 Plans Reunion W est Windsor-Plainsboro High School Class of 1987 is having a 25th reunion celebration. In terms of fame classmates include Mark Flythe, who was in the NFL; Brian Mount, the principal percussionist in the Minnesota Orchestra; and class adviser Tom Roberts, who is now a pastor. Jack Silbert is coordinating the event. The main event is Saturday, July 28, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mercer Oaks, 725 Village Road West, West Windsor. There will be appetizers, pasta, dessert, and an open bar for beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages for $40. A cash bar will be available. A family brunch is scheduled Sunday, July 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at West Windsor Community Park. Bring the kids and eat picnic-style. Assorted breakfast sandwiches, pasta salad, juices, and sodas will be served for $15 per adult and $7 for children under 10. Commemorative shirts are available for $9. They must be ordered in advance and can be picked up on Saturday, July 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the fountain outside of Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, or at the picnic on Sunday. — Lynn Miller 25-Year Reunion, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School, Class of 1987, E-mail [email protected] to register. www.ww-p.org. com. $5. Seat cushions and insect repellent are recommended. 4 p.m. Dancing Dinner Dance, German American Club, 215 Uncle Pete’s Road, Hamilton, 856-764-3106. Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, a 20-member ensemble, performs. Full menu available. Reservation suggested. $15. 3 to 7 p.m. Classical Music Piano Competition Finals, Princeton Festival, Clark Music Center, Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. $30. 3 p.m. Jazz & Blues Cranbury Jazz, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Sextet of mostly Cranbury residents present jazz standards, blues, and bebop selections. 3 p.m. Going Back: The Class of 1987’s senior yearbook. Live Music Fairs & Festivals Dancing Goats, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Trenton Heritage Days Festival, Mill Hill Park, Trenton, 609-7771771. www.trentonnj.org. Grace Little performs. Outdoor heritage festival with food, music, children’s rides, face painters, storytellers, and marionette theater. Free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. World Music Benefit Concert, Make Some Noise Cure Kids Cancer Foundation, Prince of Peace Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-647-4393. www.makenoise4kids.org. Performers include Amy Lawrence, a soprano and West Windsor resident; Geoffrey Burleson, pianist and professor of piano at Princeton University; and Maria Tegzes, a cabaret singer. The program includes solo and group classical works. 3 p.m. See story. Car Wash High School South Pirate Marching Band, Plainsboro Firehouse, 407 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. www.piratemarchingband.org. Donations invited. E-mail [email protected] for more information. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Faith Original Mind Zen Sangha, Fellowship in Prayer, 291 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.originalmindzen.com. Zen meditation and Buddhist services. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Wellness Classes, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-9244800. www.onsenforall.com. Introduction to yoga at 9:15 a.m. Gentle yoga at 10:25 a.m. Multilevel yoga at 11:30 a.m. Register. $15 each. 9:15 a.m. Continued on following page 24 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 JUNE 24 Continued from preceding page Yoga to Reduce Stress, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Workshop includes mindfulness skills, breathing techniques, and asana to increase mind and body awareness. For all levels. $45. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Stress Management for Busy People, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Workshop with Connie Jasper. Register. $22. 2 to 4 p.m. History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Two-hour walking tour of downtown Princeton and Princeton University includes stories about the early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. Author Event, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Linda J. Barth and Hazel Mitchell, authors of “Hidden New Jersey,” a seek and search book for ages 3 to 100, have book signing. 2 to 4 p.m. Firefly Festival Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-9242310. www.terhuneorchards.com. An evening of music, nature, and outdoor activities including pony rides, wagon rides, and fire fly hunting. Miss Amy and her Big Kids Band presents family show. Elaine Madigan talks about fireflies, using hands on materials, crafts activities, and games. Food available. Free admission. $5 for craft activities. 4 to 9 p.m. For Parents Parents Through International Adoption Group, Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center, 2 Tree Farm Road, Pennington, 609-737-8750. www.iaccenter.com. Register. Free. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Field Day Delaware Valley Radio Association, Trenton Mercer Airport, Ewing, 609-585-2001. www.w2zq.com. Ham radio operators present emergency communication capabilities. Free. 10 a.m. Outdoor Action Tree Walk, Princeton Shade Tree Commission, 57 Mountain Avenue, Princeton. www.pbshadetree.org. “Tree Identification and Invasive Species” presented by Steve Hiltner, naturalist with Friends of Princeton Open Space. Free. 10 a.m. Schools Open House, Talent Development, 666 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-945-3983. Information about an after school academic tutoring center. 3 and 4 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 1:05 p.m. Monday June 25 On Stage My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Open captioned performance. 8:30 p.m. Film Monday Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Hugo.” 7 p.m. Linkin Park Concert: Recorded Live in Berlin, Fathom Events, AMC in Hamilton, Multiplex in East Windsor, and Regal in North Brunswick. www.fathomevents.com. Screening of the band’s live show in conjunction with their new album, “Living Things.” 7:30 p.m. Dancing Salsa for Ladies, Drum & Dance Learning Center, 4054 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609324-7383. www.drumdancecenter.com. No experience or partner needed. $15 to $20. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Literati Plainsboro Literary Group, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. 20th anniversary reunion read with current and founding writers including Olivia Mitchell, Marvin Cheiten, Jack and Kathie Meeker Cohen, Donna Gelagotis-Lee, Joan Goldstein, Barry Grossman, Bill Hart, Ed Leefeldt, Jamie Newinski, Chris Marchetti, Cynthia Richards, Ellen Foos, and Jinny Baeckler. Free. 7 p.m. See story. Pop Music Performance and Party, Jersey Harmony Chorus, Forrestal Village, 116 Houghtin Lane, Plainsboro, 732-236-6803. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. Performance in four-part harmony by the chorus comprising women of all ages from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. For women who love to sing, can carry a tune, and have the desire to learn to sing in four-part harmony. E-mail [email protected] for information. 7:30 p.m. Mental Health The Push Group, Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hamilton Square, 609291-0095. For men and women with anxiety disorders. Free. 7 p.m. Wellness Common GI Disorders, Princeton HealthCare System, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 888897-8979. www.princetonhcs.org. “When to Seek Medical Advice” presented by Kevin Skole, a gastroenterologist. Register. Free. Noon. Information Meeting, Princeton HealthCare System, South Brunswick Municipal Building, Monmouth Junction, 888-8978979. www.princetonhcs.org. Information about the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro and other health related facilities moving to the Plainsboro site presented by Pam Hersh, vice president for government and community affairs; and Brian Rubin, major gifts officer, Princeton HealthCare System Foundation. 12:15 p.m. History Ladies, First., Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Luncheon inspired by the traveling exhibition, “The Art of Ellen Axson Wilson: American Impressionist,” on view. Discussion about healthcare in the global community presented by Natalie Douglas, CEO of Idis. Register. $60. Noon. Singles Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Drop in for soups, sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee, and conversation. Register at http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sports Summer Special $99/Month New Students Only Race Clinic, Eastern Express Swim Team, College of New Jersey, Aquatic Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 908-2958133. For ages 6 to 12 able to swim at least three strokes. Must be a member of a summer league swim team. 6 to 7 p.m. Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. Tuesday June 26 On Stage My Fair Lady, Plays-inthe-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-548-2884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Donations of canned and packaged goods accepted for Middlesex County’s food pantry. 8:30 p.m. Film Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Farmageddon,” a film about local food followed by a discussion with Judith Robinson, Princeton Farmers’ Market. 7 p.m. Literati Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542, 609-497-1600. Michael Curtis, author of “Should Israel Exist?” and a professor emeritus of political science at Rutgers University. His other books include “Religion and Politics in the Middle East” and “Orientalism and Islam: European Thinkers on Oriental Despotism in the Middle East and India.” 6 p.m. Books on Tap, Princeton Public Library, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 609-9249529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Book group coordinated by librarian Kristin Friberg. 7 p.m. Pop Music Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 888-636-4449. Men of all ages and experience levels are invited to sing in four-part harmony. The non-profit organization presents at numerous charities. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Good Causes Meeting, Allies, 1262 WhitehorseHamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609-689-0136. For adult volunteers with hobbies or interests to share with adults who have developmental disabilities. Register with Linda Barton. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wellness Managing Medications for the Elderly Patient, Princeton HealthCare System, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. www.princetonhcs.org. Presented by Liza Barbarello-Andrews, a critical care pharmacist and a professor at Rutgers University. Register. Free. Noon. For Families Read and Pick Program, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. “Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Honeybees - Oh My!” Register. $7 per child. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Flutist: Andrea Brachfield and Phoenix Rising perform at the Arts Council of Princeton on Friday, June 22, at 8 p.m. Lectures The Innovation Bridge, Einstein’s Alley, Institute for Advanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive, Princeton, 609-799-8898. www.einsteinsalley.org. “Enhancing American Competitiveness and Job Creation Through Smart Immigration” presented by Peter Goddard, director of Institute for Advanced Study; and Darrell West, vice president and director of Brookings Institution. Panel discussion moderated by Peter Kann, former CEO of Dow Jones and publisher of the Wall Street Journal. Register. 8:30 a.m. Estate Planning, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-4481330. www.mcl.org. Rob Morris of the Brennan Law Firm in Cranbury will discuss wills, trusts, and estate planning. Register. Free. 7 p.m. Meeting, Princeton PC Users Group, Lawrence Library, 2751 Route 1 South, 609-423-6537. www.ppcug-nj.org. Free. 7 p.m. Planning for Retirement, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. “Introduction to Your Lifestyle in Retirement” presented by Carol King, director of Next Step programs. 7 p.m. For Nurses Only Mercer County Community College, Communications Building, Room 109, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 201-3551113. Information on earning a BSN through Felician College. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. 4 to 7 p.m. For Men Only Men’s Circle, West Windsor, 609933-4280. Share, listen, and support other men and yourself. Talk about relationship, no relationship, separation, divorce, sex, no sex, money, job, no job, aging parents, raising children, teens, addictions, illness, and fear of aging. All men are expected to commit to confidentiality. Call for location. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Socials Meeting, Rotary Club of Plainsboro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-2130095. www.plainsbororotary.org. 7:30 p.m. For Seniors Memoir Writing Workshop, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. Introductory course for seniors by Maria Okros. Register. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continued on page 26 JUNE 22, 2012 THE NEWS 25 �And the Beat Goes On’ Returns W est Windsor Arts Council kicks off its eighth free summer music series at Nassau Park with Sinfonietta Nova, on Saturday, June 23, at 7 p.m. The concerts will be held at Nassau Park Pavilion, between Target and Panera Bread. Plan a picnic dinner, pull up a chair, and enjoy the sounds of summer. The season includes classical, rock, folk, salsa, and an open mic night. Admission is free. In the event of rain the concert takes place under a tent. “The selection process for our music series begins in January,” says Ted Ross, a committee member. He became involved in the arts council when his wife, Heidi Kleinman, joined the group looking to create a permanent home for the arts in West Windsor. The committee brainstorms genres and acts to appeal to the audience they hope to attract. It uses the internet to hear clips, watch YouTube postings, and visit performers’ websites. “Fortunately, many of the committee members are active concert goers so they are routinely exposed to local talent,” Ross says. “A lot of debate occurs until we reach a general consensus. The artist is then approached as to availability and price. Hopefully there is a match and the performance date is locked in.” Ross was raised in West Orange and graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. He is the business manager for Via Research, a medical research company. He moved his family to West Windsor in 1997 after living in Belgium on a work assignment with Wyeth. Ross and Kleinman also created Phubby, the novel cell phone ac- cessory (www.phubby.com) — and have sold close to 200,000 of them (WW-P News, April 4, 2008). Kleinman, a licensed architect with a practice in West Windsor, is a former West Windsor council woman. Their daughter, Emma Ross, graduated from High School North in 2003 and received a degree in economics from University of Chicago. She lives in Los Angeles and works in art direction. Their younger daughter, Nell, graduated from North in 2006. She received a degree from the University of Pittsburgh and was a research assistant with the Colorado School of Public Health’s National Children’s Study. She enters NYU in September as a candidate for a master’s in clinical social work. Sinfonietta Nova, the West Windsor-based community orchestra under the guidance of Gail Lee, is opening the series for the second consecutive year. The musicians perform classical and modern selections. The orchestra, filled with area musicians and music educators, strives to maintain strong ties to schools. Through fostering music appreciation, the organization provides students the opportunity to see their teachers perform — and give opportunities for some students to play with their teachers in concerts. Conductor Lee, a West Windsor resident, has a master’s degree in orchestral conducting from Northwestern University. She works with the Seattle Symphony, the Women’s Philharmonic in San Francisco, and in Europe. She was engaged by New Jersey Music Educators Association in 2007 to conduct the New Jersey All State Or- chestra. She also served as a lecturer at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University and has led Rutgers University Sinfonia and Opera at Rutgers in concerts. Lee has invited Joseph Hsia, a fifth grade student at Village School, to perform a solo with the orchestra. The concertmaster of the Village Chamber Orchestra, he is the first place winner of the NJMTA Young Musicians Competition, American fine Arts Festival, Golden Strings of America, and Young Classical Virtuosos of Tomorrow. Hsia has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Kimmel Center, Rutgers University, Westminster Conservatory, and in France and Germany. He will solo with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra in Ocean City on Sunday, August 26. Are you a ready for a scene of mob cellos? If so get your cello out and bring it to “Cellos en masse.” Suzanne Dicker, a cello player and teacher, is coordinating hundreds of cellos in the area to perform just before intermission. Star Performers: Sinfonietta Nova, above, and soloist Joseph Hsia, inset. “Cellists from the orchestra as well as any cellists who are willing and able, will assemble to perform one of the most famous pieces for cello — the Bach prelude in G major from Suite No. 1,” says Dicker. “We’ve spread the word among cello players and teachers, to gather as many cellists as possible, and in unison, play this piece which is normally intended only for a solo cello.” E-mail [email protected] to be part of the performance. — Lynn Miller And the Beat Goes On Music Series, West Windsor Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. 609-716-1931 or www.westwindsorarts.org. Saturday, June 23, 7 p.m. Sinfonietta Nova with classical and modern music. Saturday, July 7, 7 p.m. The Billy Walton Band with rock and funky blues. Saturday, July 21, 7 p.m. Open mic for musicians and performers of all ages, solo or with a group. Register online. Saturday, August 4, 7 p.m. Ray Rodriquez y Swing Sabroso with salsa and Latin music. Saturday, August 18, 7 p.m. Greg Trooper, a Jersey born singer songwriter, presents folk music inspired by Memphis, Greenwich Village, and Nashville. He has released 11 albums and has had songs recorded by Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, and Vince Gill. 26 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Classical Music Continued from preceding page Wednesday June 27 On Stage My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Sign language interpreted performance. 8:30 p.m. Film Film Premiere, Sourland Planning Council, Off Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 908-466-7720. www.sourland.org. Screening of “Sourlands: Stories from the Fight for Sustainability,” a documentary directed by Jared Flesher of Hundred Year Films in Pennington. $20 to benefit the Sourland Planning Council, includes refreshments. 7 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. “Fiberarts” by Liz Adams features fiber arts. A longtime resident of Plainsboro, she founded the library’s gallery and summer arts program. On view to June 28. 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dancing Princeton Salsa Slam, Princeton Farmers’ Market, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-356-0558. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. All things salsa at the inaugural event features salsa demonstrations by Henri Velandia and members of his Hot Salsa Hot dance school, as well as salsa samples from local eateries and stores. 7 p.m. Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Italian Night, Boheme Opera NJ, Rosa’s Restaurant, 3442 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-5819551. www.bohemeopera.com. Italian arias and songs by Valeria Bernhardt, soprano; Daniel Snyder, tenor; and William Andrew Stuckey, baritone. Four pasta buffet with celebrity servers Senators Linda Greenstein and Peter Inverso, freeholders, mayors, Rabbi Eric Wisnia, and more. Register. $50 to $55. 6 p.m. Live Music Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Food & Dining Cornerstone Community Kitchen, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613. www.princetonumc.org. Hot meals served, prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Celebrate New Jersey, Rat’s Restaurant, 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609-584-7800. www.ratsrestaurant.org. Hors d’oeuvres, cheese from area farms, and beers brewed in New Jersey. Register. $27. Optional five-course beer tasting menu available. 6 p.m. Healthy Living, Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.wholeearthcenter.com. Discussion group co-hosted by Palmer Uhl and V. Bea Snowden. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. Free. 7 p.m. Health Diabetes 360 Five, South Brunswick Health Department, Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, South Brunswick, 732-3294000. “Diabetes and Eye Complications” presented by Bruce D. Kastner, optometrist, NYS Commission for the Blind. Register. Free. 10:45 a.m. Blood Drive, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. 1 to 7 p.m. Wellness Gentle Tone and Movement, Princeton HealthCare System, South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 888-897-8979. Presented by Jacyln Boone, instructor of the Feldenkrais Method. Register. Free. 10:45 a.m. Bladder Health for Women, Princeton HealthCare System, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. Presented by Heather van Raalte, MD, trained in urogynecology. Register. Free. 7 p.m. History Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0057. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Group tours are available. Register. $5 donation. Noon to 2 p.m. Lectures Financial Literacy Seminar, McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union, 120 Windsor Center Drive, East Windsor, 800-226-6428. “Life’s Winding Road and Your Investment Strategy: Charting a Path Clear Skin! 3 Treatments for (plus tax) (40% Savings) Offer good through 7/31/12 (Valid for one time only) A Complete Approach to Skin Care Let our medically trained staff help to not only treat current skin conditions, but educate you on how to prevent future breakouts. The Aesthetics Center at Princeton Dermatology Associates Monroe Center Forsgate 5 Center Drive • Suite A Monroe Township, NJ 609-655-4544 Toward Success” presented by Michael Sabatino, managing director of financial planning and education. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. Dinner, parking, and sample textbooks are included. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Outdoor Action Native Plant Nursery, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Walk and tour the more than 100 species. Register. 4 p.m. Sports All-Comer Track, Princeton Athletic Club, Princeton High School, Walnut Street, Princeton. www.princetonac.org. Running event on the track. 3K, 100 meters, 800 meters, 4x100 relay. Register online. $7 to $10. E-mail [email protected]. 5:30 p.m. Race Clinic, Eastern Express Swim Team, College of New Jersey, Aquatic Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 908-2958133. For ages 6 to 12 able to swim at least three strokes. Must be a member of a summer league swim team. 6 to 7 p.m. Student Special! $235 West Windsor Little League’s 12-Year-Old All-Stars: Front row, from left: Dylan Welch, Matthew Michibata, Blake Brown, Jack Lichtenstein, Jared Panson, and Ben Goldstein; standing, from left, manager Steve Lichtenstein, Ryan Strype, Sahil Thube, Cole Millinger, coach Jason Welch, David Philbin, Brian Murphy, Jack McNeilly, and coach Mike Strype. The team plays HTRBA on Friday, June 22, at Ward Field. 2 Tree Farm Rd. Suite A-110 Pennington, NJ 609-737-4491 Thursday June 28 On Stage Once Upon a Mattress, Princeton Festival, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-759-0379. Musical. $45. 8 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 8 p.m. My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Donations of canned and packaged goods accepted for Middlesex County’s food pantry. 8:30 p.m. Dancing Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 732789-5272. Class and practice session. $12. 8 p.m. JUNE 22, 2012 Classical Music History Choral Conductors Workshop, Princeton Festival, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Performance of the conducting workshop ends with a concert. $20. 7 p.m. Walking Tour, Cranbury Historical Society, Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury. www.cranburyhistory.org. 90 minute walking tour. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. Free. 11 a.m. Live Music Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7 p.m. Tony DeSimone, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Lectures Herb Society of America, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. “Culinary Herbs of the World” presented in a slideshow of plants. Food prepared using herbs from the group’s garden will be available for tasting. Register. Free. 7 p.m. Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Blawenburg Band, one of the oldest community bands in New Jersey, has 75 musicians ranging from teens to nineties. Bring a lawn chair. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Princeton Area Anti-Torture Group, Unitarian Universalist Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-924-4232. “Torture, the Constitution, and Solitary Confinement: Preview of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report” presented Elisa Massamino, president and CEO of Human Rights First and a world leader in issues related to torture and civil liberties around the world. Free. 7:30 p.m. Good Causes Outdoor Action Outdoor Concerts Benefit Dinner, Italian-American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Buffet dinner featuring ItalianAmerican foods. DJ and door prizes. BYOB. $14; $7 children. 5 p.m. Fireworks Montgomery Township, Montgomery High School, 347-3855578. www.Montgomeryfireworks.com. Music by the Funkin Soulnuts band. Food available. Activities for the children. Fireworks at dusk. Raindate is Wednesday, July 11. Visit website for more information and to purchase a parking pass. No alcohol or pets. 6 p.m. Food & Dining Healthy Living, Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.wholeearthcenter.com. Discussion group co-hosted by Palmer Uhl and V. Bea Snowden. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. Free. 9:30 a.m. Wine and Dine Summer Festival, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. Wine and beer sampling, cuisine from the fresh menu, Meg Hanson & Mikey Jr with music, and prizes to benefit Eden Autism Services. Register. $60 to $70. 5 to 9 p.m. Farm Markets Princeton Farmers’ Market, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-655-8095. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods, flowers, chef cooking demonstrations, books for sale, family activities, workshops, music, and more. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pontoon Boat Nature Tour, Mercer County Park Commission, Lake Mercer, Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor, 609-8836606. www.mercercounty.org. Tour includes history of the lake and up-close encounters with wildflowers, beaver lodges, basking turtles, and waterfowl. Binoculars provided. Ticket sales begin at noon. Weather-permitting. $5 to $7. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Green Initiative, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. “Think Globally, Act Locally” presented by Mario Gandelsonas, professor of architectural design at Princeton University. He will unveil his innovative greenway plan for New Jersey. Reception followed by the talk. Register. 6:30 p.m. Bridal Show American Bride, Hamilton Manor, 30 Route 156, Hamilton, 609-5816782. www.Americanbride.com. Meet wedding professionals, preview of wedding packages, bridal fashion show, interactive wedding show, cocktail hour, and prizes. Register online. 6:45 p.m. For Seniors Wellness Walk, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Walk followed by a discussion presented by Stoneking Wellness Center and Springpoint Foundation. For mature adults. Includes healthy refreshments and park admission. Register. $10. 9:30 a.m. Sports Horse Show, Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 1315 The Great Road, Princeton, 609924-2932. Jumpers. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday June 29 Plainsboro Literary Group Gathers For 20th Reunion On Stage T Desperate Affection, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. A dark, suspenseful comedy about an unhappy New York actress in love with a hit man. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 7 p.m. Stars n’ Stripes, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical revue features America’s greatest composers. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. Through July 1. 7:30 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Shakespeare ’70 presents the light-hearted tale of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors in a moonlit forest. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance. $16. 8 p.m. Once Upon a Mattress, Princeton Festival, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Musical. $45. 8 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 8 p.m. My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Bring a chair. $7. Donations of canned and packaged goods accepted for Middlesex County’s food pantry. 8:30 p.m. Family Theater Snow White, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. $5. Seat cushions and insect repellent are recommended. 11 a.m. Dancing Mostly Waltz, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609924-6763. Waltz basics with Peggy Leiby and Ret Turner. Music by the Hills Brothers. 2:30 p.m. wenty years ago they met for the first time, a group of aspiring writers who formed the Plainsboro Literary Group. On Monday, June 25, at 7 p.m. current and founding writers will celebrate their journey with a “Reunion Read” at Plainsboro Public Library at 9 Van Doren Street. “The writers, as well as the library, have enjoyed continued growth, migrating from a small two room school house at 506 Plainsboro Road, to a 14,000 square foot facility at 641 Plainsboro Road, to the current community anchor at 9 Van Doren Street,” says Jinny Baeckler, former director of the library. “Impetus for the group came when Olivia Mitchell proposed a writers’ group to the library director, who thought it best to wait until the library had moved to the municipal complex and had more space available,” says Baeckler. Mitchell, then a co-adjunct professor at Rutgers working on a crime novel entitled “Delphiny” was eager for instant action. She wanted it immediately and so it was. “I can still feel her hand on my arm saying...I mean NOW,” says Baeckler. “Success was immediate,” says Baeckler. Among the original group poet Ricardo Bogaert, novelist Alan Grayson, and Olivia Mitchell all entered a regional contest and won prizes. Other writers published pieces in national magazines and completed novels for publication. “Unlike many writers’ groups, every writer reads every time, with no limitation on format or experience,” says Baeckler. “The group welcomes writers of all levels and ages, and includes poets, song writers, feature article writers,and newspaper reporters. Negativism is banned, following the old time notion, that if you can’t say something positive or constructive, don’t say anything.” Many of the founding members will be reading in addition to a sprinkling of newbies. Founder Olivia Mitchell will return from North Carolina, and be joined by Marvin Cheiten, Jack and Kathie Meeker Cohen, Donna GelagotisLee, Joan Goldstein, Barry Grossman, Bill Hart, Ed Leefeldt, Jamie Newinski, Chris Marchetti, Cynthia Richards, and Ellen Foos. Alan Grayson, now deceased, who used the group as a sounding board for his novel “Mile End,” will be celebrated by poet Ellen Foos, who edited Grayson’s work for publication, and will conclude the evening with a reading of her favorite passage. “We at last arrived at a facility that matched the multiple programs we developed — for young and old,” says Baeckler. “There have been some stellar teens in the group — but they grow up — and move away.” The program is free and open to the public, with a special invitation to all writers who wish to sit back and enjoy the craft of writing with fellow travelers. For details and or directions contact Jinny Baeckler at [email protected]. — Lynn Miller Plainsboro Literary Group, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street. Monday, June 25, 7 p.m. 20th anniversary reunion read with current and founding writers including Olivia Mitchell, Marvin Cheiten, Jack and Kathie Meeker Cohen, Donna Gelagotis-Lee, Joan Goldstein, Barry Grossman, Bill Hart, Ed Leefeldt, Jamie Newinski, Chris Marchetti, Cynthia Richards, Ellen Foos, and Jinny Baeckler. Free. 609-275-2897 or www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Continued on following page 24 years in the same location: 24 years in the same location: 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 10 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536 609-275-7272 609-275-7272 Superfresh shopping center Superfresh shopping center (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) (next door to the Indian Hut restaurant) 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 609-588-4999 609-588-4999 www.plainsborofootandankle.com 27 Trendsetter: Olivia Mitchell had the original idea to start a writers’ group at the Library in 1992. Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. Also located at: Also located at: THE NEWS 28 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Outdoor Action JUNE 29 Continued from preceding page Public Speaking Successfully Speak Up Toastmasters, Pellettieri, Rabstein, & Altman, 100 Nassau Park Boulevard, Suite 111, West Windsor, 732-631-0114. ssu.freetoasthost.ws. Members deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Jazz & Blues Adam Parker Jazz Trio, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Adam Parker-Lavine, a pianist and graduate of Princeton High School, leads the trio. 7 p.m. Live Music DJ Spoltore, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic Night, Infini-T Cafe, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609712-3921. Hosted by Manish Anand of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Comedy Rob Falcone, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Food & Dining Restaurant Supported Agriculture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.trepiani.com. Three course farm to table dinner. Register. $29. 5 p.m. Wellness Bhakti Yoga, Bhagavad Gita Studies, 15 West Kincaid Drive, West Windsor, 848-219-9383. Free. 7:30 p.m. Kids Stuff Read & Pick Program, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. “Monarchs, Swallowtails, and Honeybees” combines hands-on farm activity and a story for ages preschool to eight. Register. $5 includes a craft project to take home. 9:30 and 11 a.m. Race Clinic, Eastern Express Swim Team, College of New Jersey, Aquatic Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 908-2958133. For ages 6 to 12 able to swim at least three strokes. Must be a member of a summer league swim team. 6 to 7 p.m. Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. “Species on the Edge,” an art and essay contest by fifth grade students, is on view to July 8. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pontoon Boat Nature Tour, Mercer County Park Commission, Lake Mercer, Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor, 609-8836606. Tour includes history of the lake and up-close encounters with wildflowers, beaver lodges, basking turtles, and waterfowl. Binoculars provided. Ticket sales begin at noon. Weather-permitting. $5 to $7. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Just a Hike, Mercer County Park Commission, Belle Mountain, Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road, 609-989-6540. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. Free. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday June 30 On Stage Desperate Affection, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. A dark, suspenseful comedy about an unhappy New York actress in love with a hit man. $29.50 to $31.50 includes dessert. 7 p.m. Stars n’ Stripes, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical revue features America’s greatest composers. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Shakespeare `70 presents the light-hearted tale of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors in a moonlit forest. $16. 8 p.m. Once Upon a Mattress, Princeton Festival, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. Musical. $45. 8 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 8 p.m. Having suffered from hemorrhoids for over 20 years, I had them removed painlessly in less than 30 seconds by Dr. Dhar who is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also very pleasant. - Bernie, East Windsor ” ✔ Dr. Dhar is a highly trained Interventional Gastroenterologist ✔ Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University ✔ All procedures performed in East Windsor, NJ in a luxurious office setting ✔ Remarkably free of complications ✔ Reimbursed by most Medical Insurance Plans Dr. Vasudha Dhar, M.D. 609.918.1222 Family Theater Snow White, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. $5. Seat cushions and insect repellent are recommended. 11 a.m. Film Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Screening of “The Phantom Tollbooth.” 2 p.m. Literati Author Event, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542, 609-497-1600. Jared Rosenbaum, author of “Plant Local,” a celebration of native plants, and the founder of D&R Greenway’s native plant nursery. 3 p.m. Painless, Quick, Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment “ My Fair Lady, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Ethan Daniel Levy of Plainsboro is in the ensemble. Bring a chair. $7. Donations of canned and packaged goods accepted for Middlesex County’s food pantry. 8:30 p.m. 300B Princeton Hightstown Road Suite 206 • East Windsor, NJ 08520 Classical Music Meet the Artists, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater (Berlind), Princeton University, 609-7997700. www.operanj.org. “Il Trovatore” singers present discussion. 11 a.m. Gianni Schicchi and Francesca da Rimini, Princeton Festival, McCarter Theater, Princeton, 609759-0379. Opera double bill. $30 to $125. 3 p.m. Cabaret Concert with Sylvia McNair, Princeton Festival, Frist Theater, Princeton University, 609-759-0379. www.princetonfestival.org. A solo show featuring opera, oratorio, cabaret, and musical theater. $45. 7 p.m. Live Music John Henry Goldman and the Straight Jazz Trio, Tusk Restaurant, 1736 Route 206 South, Montgomery, 908-829-3417. Goldman on trumpet, Jason Fraticelli on bass, and Spencer Caton on piano. Reservations suggested. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 3-26 Rodney & Eva, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7:30 p.m. Anker, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic, covers, and originals. 8 to 10 p.m. Good Causes Benefit Evening, Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609462-4641. www.ivyinnprinceton.com. Benefit for Children’s Organ Transplant Association, a national charity dedicated to organizing and guiding communities in raising funds for transplant needy patients. In honor of Liam, born in 2008, who has biliary atresia and is on the waiting list for a liver transplant since January. Hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and live music. $40. Visit cotaforliamb.org for information. 4 to 7 p.m. Comedy Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $21.50. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Fairs & Festivals Freedom Festival, Mercer County, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-448-7107. www.wpst.com/freedomfestival. Food, games, beer and wine gardens, craft vendors, tethered hot-air balloon rides, water rides, mechanical bull rides, games, and inflatable rides. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Band performances by Amish Outlaws at 7:30 p.m., and Incognito after the fireworks. Free admission. 3 to 11 p.m. 76 Trombones: Kate Gentry is Marian Paroo and Louis Palena is Harold Hill in �The Music Man’at Washington Crossing Open Air Theater through Sunday, June 24. Farm Markets For Families West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-933-4452. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Produce, flowers, baked goods, and music. Blood pressure screenings and massages available. Music by Acoustic Tide. Bike and food drives. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Horsedrawn Wheat Harvest and Ice Cream Party, Howell Living History Farm, 70 Wooden’s Lane, Lambertville, 609-7373299. Farmers cut and shuck this year’s crop of winter wheat. Try milling in the granary and taste homemade wheat bread in the farmhouse. Freshly ground wheat flour will be for sale.Drawn by 3 big horses, Cyrus McCormick’s “reaperbinder” will chatter through waves of ripened grain,bundling it into sheaves.Public is welcome to watch,photograph, or work with the harvest crew. Music, wagon rides, games, contests, and lots of ice cream making will be offered. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blood Drives American Red Cross, Central Jersey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 800-4483543. www.redcrossblood.org. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. American Red Cross, Holiday Inn, 339 Monmouth Street, Hightstown, 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Health Balance Screening, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Health Center, 2381 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-8962515. slrc.org. Information session and personalized balance screening. Register. Free. 10 a.m. Wellness Prenatal Yoga, Yoga Above, 80 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609613-1378. $25. 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. Yoga and Meditation Class, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, West Windsor, 732-4856200. Presented by Siti. Bring a yoga mat. Register. Free. 10:30 a.m. Beyond Time Management, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. “Eliminate Time Stealers and Find Peace of Mind” presented by Karin Stewart. Register. $25. 2 to 4 p.m. T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. All levels. Free. 10 a.m. History Play Ball, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton High School, 25 Valley Road, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Historical reenactment of 19th century baseball — no gloves. Flemington Neshanock and Elkton Eclipse play a competitive game using rules from 1864 and 1873. A short history of the game and a recitation of “Casey at the Bat.” Hot dogs available. Free admission. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lectures Art of Living: Mind and Meditation Workshops, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-4481330. www.mcl.org. Deep relaxation, mental clarity, relief from stress and anxiety through breathing techniques and meditation. Free. 7 p.m. Outdoor Action Peddie Lake Paddle, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, Main Street, Hightstown, 609-7377592. www.thewatershed.org. Jeff Hoagland leads a view of the lake from a different perspective. Register. $25 includes rental of a craft, paddle, personal floatation device, a guide, and certified lifeguard. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, 609-896-0546. Threemile walk on the towpath. Bad weather cancels. Free. 10 a.m. Ghost Tour, Princeton Tour Company, Witherspoon and Nassau streets, 609-902-3637. www.princetontourcompany.com. $20. 8 p.m. Book Sale Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents; miscellaneous media and art at bargain prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Kids Race Clinic, Eastern Express Swim Team, College of New Jersey, Aquatic Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 908-2958133. For ages 6 to 12 able to swim at least three strokes. Must be a member of a summer league swim team. 10 to 11 a.m. JUNE 22, 2012 Call for Art Jewish Family & Children’s Service is accepting applications from college graduates for a 1,700hour Americorps volunteer. Volunteers receive living allowance benefits and a final education award for higher education loans or tuition.Responsibilities include case management, intake, and overseeing a food pantry. Contact Lara Wellerstein at [email protected] or call 609-987-8100. Good Cause Coalition for Peace Association is accepting reservations for an event at McCarter Theater with Arlo Guthrie on Saturday, October 13. A reception with Guthrie follows the concert dedicated to Woody Guthrie on his 100th birthday. $100 to $125. Register at www.peacecoalition.org. Drama Theater to Go, a theater company based in Lawrenceville, Is seeking donations, investments, and producing partners for its first project, “Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge.” Playwright Mark Violi and producer/director Ruth Markoe have had two productions in New Jersey and have partnered to bring the show to an Equity Showcase production in New York City in March. Call 866-7012187, E-mail [email protected], or visit www.theatertogo.com. Villagers Theater has auditions for “God’s Favorite,” a comedy by Neil Simon, on Monday and Tuesday, June 25 and 26, at 7:30 p.m. at 475 Demott Lane, Somerset. Roles are from 20 to 50 plus. Production is September 14 to 30. E-mail [email protected]. Yardley Players has auditions for “Born Yesterday,” a play about business and politics, on Friday, June 29, 7 to 9 p.m.; and Saturday, Sunday July 1 On Stage A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Shakespeare ’70 presents the light-hearted tale of four young lovers. $16. 2 p.m. A Little Night Music, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. Sondheim musical set on a country estate in Sweden. $25. 2 p.m. Stars n’ Stripes, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. Musical revue features America’s greatest composers. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. Family Theater Snow White, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. $5. Seat cushions and insect repellent are recommended. 4 p.m. Art Exhibits Princeton Art Gallery, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-937-5089. Tribute to I-Hsiung Ju, a professor of art for 30 years at Washington & Lee University. He had a studio in the Princeton area until his death. On view to July 15. Noon. June 30, noon to 5 p.m. Roles for ages 20 to 60s. Call Marge Swider at 215-9681904 for a time slot. Visit yardleyplayers.com. Performances are weekends, Friday, September 21 to Sunday, September 29, at Kelsey Theater in West Windsor. Opportunities Theater/Dance Workshop is looking for plays with single sets and small casts for its play contest. Winning play will be given a full production in the fall and the playwright receives $100. Send plays to Theater/Dance Workshop, 1012 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton 08638. Deadline is Tuesday, July 31. College Essays Princeton Writing Tutor offers a series of common application boot camps for students who would like to complete their college essays before senior year begins. Susan Danoff will run sessions during the weeks of June 25 and August 29, from 9 a.m. to noon. Visit www.princetonwritingtutor.com. Donate Please HomeFront needs the help of the community for its annual camp program for homeless children. The current economy and job market have created increases in the number of people seeking resources from HomeFront. As contributions are more difficult to come by, several programs at risk include the camp serving more than 120 children from 2 to 16 years old. HomeFront’s summer camps are a combination of volunteer efforts, community donations, and a caring staff providing recreational, athletic, academic activities, and nutritious meals. The cost of the camp is $135 per camper per week. Visit www. Homefrontnj.org. Mercer Alliance to End Homelessness is seeking summer clothing donations for the Thursday, June 28, ninth Mercer County’s Project Homelessness Connect. Donations are accepted at 3131 Princeton Pike, building 4, Suite 113, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26. Requested donations include pants, shorts, shoes, and sneaker for men; thin beach towels, gym bags, rain coats, and sweatshirts. Contact Tarry Truitt at 609-844-1008 or E-mail [email protected]. PEAC Health & Fitness and Catholic Charities are collecting food pantry items for area families in need. The food pantry is often a point of entry into a comprehensive array of services, resources, and understanding. PEAC will be accepting non-perishable food items during the month of July at 1440 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing. Contact Christine Tentilucci at 609-8832000, by E-mail [email protected], or visit www.peachealthfitness.com. Faith Sharim V’Sharot, central New Jersey’s Jewish chamber choir, has auditions for new singers in June, August, and September by appointment. Upcoming concerts are in Princeton, Lawrenceville, and more. The largely a cappella choir sings in Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, Italian, and English, and has openings for all voices. Visit www.sharimvsharot.com, call 609-22CHOIR, or E-mail [email protected]. Law Scholarship Mercer County Bar Foundation offers scholarships to individuals pursuing a legal education in accredited law schools. The Foundation’s scholarship is awarded to a student who shows financial need and is involved in community organizations. Applicants must have some ties with Mercer County. Application deadline is Tuesday, July 31. Call 609-585-6200 or E-mail Christine Brennan at [email protected]. Summer Meals Cranbury Township invites application for the inaugural farmers and vendors market that will occur every Friday, noon to 4 p.m, from July 13 to September 21, on Park Place West. All produce must USDA offers a summer food service program for children in low-income areas to get a free meal during the summer months when schools are closed. Summer meals are free for children 18 and under at History YWCA Princeton offers summer English lessons in pronunciation, conversation, grammar, and writing. The five-week classes begin Monday, July 9. Register for one week or more with open enrollment throughout the summer.Call 609-497-2100, ext. 329 or register at www.ywcaprinceton.org/esl. The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is starting its tenth year with more than 160 teens participating in the project administered by the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, and the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks. Registration for students in grades eight to ten is in progress. Visit www.jfcsonline.org/jcyf.html or contact Celeste Albert at 609-987-8100 or [email protected]. The first meeting will take place in the fall. Each year the participants are required to contribute $120 which is then matched by the Shechtel Philanthropic Fund and the Federation. The dollars are pooled together, so that each group of 20 participants has $7,200 to allocate to worthy causes. The students meet six times between October and March in the Princeton area. For Creative Kids K’NEX Brands offers a building challenge for young designers. The annual search invites young builders to design a creative, original model made entirely from K’NEX parts. The age groups are 5 to 6, 7 to 8, and 9 to 12. The models are judged on creativity, uniqueness, and detail. The three grand prize winners will receive a trip for three to K’NEX headquarters near Philadelphia, for the award ceremony. An additional seven finalists will each receive a check for $500 and a $250 K’NEX shopping spree. The deadline is Tuesday, September 4. Winners are announced in October. Visit www.knex.com for an entry form and information. American Red Cross, Gold’s Gym, 761 Route 33 West, Hightstown, 800-733-2767. www.redcrossblood.org. Register. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wellness Classes, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-9244800. www.onsenforall.com. Introduction to yoga at 9:15 a.m. Gentle yoga at 10:25 a.m. Multilevel yoga at 11:30 a.m. Register. $15 each. 9:15 a.m. imm Carillon Concert, PrincetonGUnie F r e eHistorical S h e e p Society Hassle Fre Walking Tour, ! versity, 88 College Road West, Shopping of Princeton, W i t hBainbridge e v e r y House, Princeton, 609-258-3654. Jeff 158 Nassau P e r f e cStreet, t S l e e pPrinceton, er Davis from California performs on 609-921-6748. Two-hour walking Purc hase the Class of 1892 bells. Rain or tour of downtown Princeton and shine. Free. 1 to 1:45 p.m. University. $7; $4 for Belvedere Firm Set UpPrinceton Set ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4Twin p.m. $649 Good Causes For Singers New Farmers’ Market Classical Music No icks, open sites. In addition to a healthy meal, the program offers enjoyable learning activities held in a safe place. Call the hotline at 866-3486479 for locations. Summer ESL Blood Drive $799 Removal Book Sale Full Set King Set Twin Set Full Set King Set Addison $899 Twin Set Full Set King Set Aaron’s Jump, South Brunswick Food Pantry, Cross Keys Airport, Public VanWang Pillow Top Promise 9Vera CrystalPlainsboro Vera Wang Euro Top Library, Freefall Adventures, 300 Dahlia Set Doren TwinStreet, 609-275-2897. Twin Set Avenue, Williamstown, 732-297Full Set www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Hard- Full Set King Set 2233. www.aaronsjump.com. backs, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents; King Set Aaron Rosloff of Kendall Park is miscellaneous media and art at celebrating his 91st birthday by bargain prices. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sofa & Recliner parachuting from a plane. Last Sale year’s event raised more than Roller Whole Month Derby $3,000 for the food pantry. Send of JANUARY! New Jersey Hellrazors, Kendall donations to South Brunswick HuANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Park Roller Rink, 3550 Route 27, man Intervention Trust, Box 190, ENTIRE MONTH OF JUNE Kendall Park, 908-240-2412. Monmouth Junction 08852 or doEVERYTHING ON SALE! www.njhellrazors.com. Vs. Skynate online. 1 p.m. land Roller Girls of Hackettstown. The members of Hellrazors, a Faith team based in New Brunswick, inOriginal Mind Zen Sangha, Felclude women of all ages. $12. 6:30 Where quality still matters. lowship in Prayer, 291 Witherp.m. 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ spoon Street, Princeton. www.originalmindzen.com. Zen meditation and Buddhist services. Free. 7 Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 to 9 p.m. Design Services Available. www.riderfurniture.com Continued on following page $1199 29 have been grown in New Jersey. All prices must be marked. Call 609-395-0900, ext. 234 for application. MCFOODS, Middlesex County’s emergency food distribution network, seeks donations. Bring canned and packaged goods include tuna fish, cereal, condensed milk, canned meats, peanut butter, jelly, toiletries, baby supplies, and paper products to Plays-in-the Park performances through August 11. 1 Pine Drive, Edison, www.playsinthepark.com. Art Way Gallery, Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-7346546. www.artwaygallery.org. Opening reception for “Inverted Minds,” a joint project with Dalet Gallery of Philadelphia, curated by Sheila Geister. The exhibit features paintings by Thibaud Thiercelin and photography by Leo Vayn. On view to July 22. Thiercelin, a self taught French painter, presents autobiographical paintings focusing on his son, Valentin, who was diagnosed with autism at age 3. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. THE NEWS $1399 Rider Furniture 609-924-0147 30 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Plainsboro Harassment. On Saturday, May 19, police responded to a call about a harassing E-mail received by an employee of Bristol-Myers Squibb at 777 Scudders Mill Road. The Email was sent by a former employee whom the victim had previously terminated from the company. Criminal Mischief. Police responded to a complaint of criminal mischief at the Raven’s Crest apartments on Saturday, June 9. The victim reported that his black 2004 Acura TL had been scratched in multiple areas with an unknown object between Thursday, June 7, and Saturday, June 9. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $500. Police are investigating a complaint of criminal mischief after the rear wiper blade was ripped off of a 2012 Honda Fit parked at the Deer Creek apartments. The alleged crime was committed between 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, and 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 14. The Honda belongs to a 40-year-old resident of the apartment complex. Under the Influence of CDS. On Saturday, June 9 at 3:50 a.m. police stopped a 2011 Infiniti speeding at 74 miles per hour on Route 1 north. Police investigated and administered field sobriety tests to the driver, 30-year-old Bin Wei Choo of Westfield. Police said Choo failed a battery of tests and was placed under arrest. He was issued a complaint summons for being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance as well as motor vehicle summonses for DWI, reckless driving, and speeding. Choo was later released with a future court date. From The Police Blotter Jewelry Theft. Police are investigating a report from a guest of the Wyndham Hotel at 900 Scudders Mill Road that a white gold diamond solitaire necklace worth about $3,000 was stolen from her room. The incident allegedly occurred between 8 and 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 10. Drug Paraphernalia. On Saturday, June 9, at 9 p.m. police investigated a report of drug paraphernalia found by a resident of Wyndhurst Drive in her son’s bedroom. The mother contacted police after she discovered a small glass pipe with foil attached to the top that appeared to have burnt marijuana residue inside. DWI. Police arrested 23-yearold John Murphy of Billerica, Mass., after observing him driving erratically on Route 1 north near Independence Way at 2:48 a.m. on Sunday, June 10. Police determined that Murphy was intoxicated. Murphy was arrested and his vehicle was impounded. After processing Murphy was released to a friend. He faces charges of DWI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain a lane. Just before 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 17, Plainsboro Police arrested 26-year-old Matthew Parker of Neptune. Police observed Parker driving erratically on the wrong side of Hunters Glen Drive. Parker issued summonses for DWI, reckless driving, and failure to keep right at an intersection. He was released with a future court date. Car Fire. On Sunday, June 17, at 11:39 p.m. Plainsboro Police responded to a report of a BMW on fire in a parking lot on Aspen Drive. The Plainsboro Fire Department extinguished the blaze. The owner of the BMW was listed as a resident of Bayonne. Cars parked on either side of the burning BMW were partially damaged and the owners were notified. The fire began in the car’s engine and was not deemed suspicious by police. Bag Stolen. A 54-year-old resident of West Orange Township reported a bag stolen from Morris Davison park between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 10. He told police the next day he had been playing a soccer game attended by about 60 people. The man says he placed the bag containing his iPhone, wallet, credit cards, cash, and several personal items on the ground near the soccer field before the game. The value of the bag and its contents was estimated at $450. The case was turned over to Plainsboro’s detective bureau. Windshield Smashed. On Tuesday, June 12, at 7:33 a.m. a 54year-old resident of the Ravens Crest apartments notified police that the rear windshield of her Mercedes was smashed inward. The resident parked her car at 10 p.m. on Monday, June 11, in the parking lot for building 50 on Ravens Crest Drive. The estimated damage to the vehicle is $500. Sunglasses Stolen. On Wednesday, June 13, police responded to a call from a High School North student that a pair of Oakley Holbrook sunglasses valued at $150 was stolen from his car in the school’s parking lot at 90 Grover’s Mill Road. The theft allegedly occurred between 12:30 and 3:40 p.m. West Windsor Marijuana Possession. On Saturday, June 2, West Windsor Police were conducting a business check of the LukOil gas station at 351 Route 1 when they noticed a man leaning out of the driver’s door of a gray Subaru. Police approached the driver, and they noticed several small bags that appeared to contain marijuana on the front passenger’s seat. The driver, 20-year-old Jarrett Johnson of Plainsboro, moved the bags to the floor of the car. He later admitted to police that the bags contained marijuana, and Johnson was placed under arrest. He was issued summonses for possession of marijuana under 50 grams, operating an unregistered vehicle, littering, and having a CDS (controlled dangerous substance) in a motor vehicle. He was processed, released, and given a future court date. On Monday, June 4, police arrested 19-year-old Nicholas Zinsmeister of Princeton, who was parked in front of Panera Bread in Nassau Park. Police noticed his car in a suspicious spot in the parking lot. Upon investigation they found Zinsmeister reclined in the driver’s seat with the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Police found Zinsmeister in possession of under 50 grams of marijuana as well as drug paraphernalia. He was taken to headquarters and issued criminal summonses for those offenses as well as a traffic summons for possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle. Zinsmeister was later released with a future court date. Shoplifting. On Wednesday, June 6, police responded to a complaint of shoplifting at Wal-Mart at 101 Nassau Park. Wal-Mart’s loss prevention team told police that the alleged criminal, 22-year-old Michael Bohnert of Trenton, entered the store empty-handed and picked up several items in the store. He then presented the items to the returns department along with a fraudulent receipt and received $27.32. Loss prevention said Bohnert then bought merchandise valued at $10.97 with store credit. Police arrested Bohnert, who was issued criminal summonses for shoplifting and theft by deception. After processing in West Windsor he was turned over to a neighboring jurisdiction on an outstanding warrant. Police responded to a call from Wal-Mart loss prevention on Sunday, June 3. Forty-six year old George T. Lewis of Trenton was in the custody of store security after he allegedly took items from the tool department and left the store without paying. The value of the items was estimated at $576.84. Lewis was arrested and issued a criminal summons for shoplifting. He was released pending a future court date. Continued from preceding page Fireworks Monday July 2 Health On Stage A Grand Night for Singing, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. An evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest hits. $29 to $54. Through Sunday, July 22. 8 p.m. Film Spirit of Princeton, Princeton Stadium, 609-683-4008. www.spiritofprinceton.homestead.com. Independence Day celebration. Picnics welcome. Bring blankets or chairs. No alcoholic beverages. 7 p.m. Monthly Meeting, Compassionate Friends, Capital Health System, 1445 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-516-8047. www.tcfmercer.org. Meeting to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. 7:30 p.m. Politics Plainsboro Artists’ Group, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Painters, sculptors, mixed media artists, and photographers meet to exchange ideas and connect with each other. 6:30 p.m. Peace is Patriotic, Coalition for Peace Action, Monument Park, Route 206 and Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-5022. www.peacecoalition.org. Bring a picnic lunch, lawn chair, and blanket. Music by the Solidarity Singers of the New Jersey Industrial Union Council. Honorees include Kip Cherry, Princeton Area Interfaith Anti-Torture Group; Jeffrey Laurenti, former executive director of the UN Association of the United States; and Edward Anthony Slater Jr., participant in Occupy Trenton. Ending in time for the Spirit of Princeton fireworks. 6 p.m. Pop Music Singles Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “The City Dark.” 7 p.m. Art Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Chorus, 112 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-469-3983. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. New members are welcome. 7:15 p.m. Schools Off the Page, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Participatory “table read” for aspiring actors and other amateurs. E-mail: [email protected]. Register. 6:30 p.m. Acting with a Day Job: Exploring Ways to Be Theatrical, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Seminar for theater enthusiasts who want to get involved in local theater followed by “table read” by attendees. With actress Jenny Scudder. E-mail: [email protected]. Register. 6:30 p.m. Singles Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. Drop in for soups, sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee, and conversation. Register at http://ht.ly/3gd9w 6:30 to 8 p.m. Socials General Meeting, Italian American Festival Association, Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Seeking volunteers for the September festival. Open to the public. 7 p.m. For Kids Race Clinic, Eastern Express Swim Team, College of New Jersey, Aquatic Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, 908-2958133. For ages 6 to 12 able to swim at least three strokes. Must be a member of a summer league swim team. 6 to 7 p.m. JUNE 22, 2012 THE NEWS 31 WW-P News Classifieds HOW TO ORDER HOME MAINTENANCE BUSINESS SERVICES INSTRUCTION GARAGE SALES Mail, E-Mail, or Fax: That’s all it takes to order a classified in the West WindsorPlainsboro News. Mail your ad to the 12 Roszel Road, Princeton 08540. Fax it to 609-243-9020, or use our e-mail address: [email protected]. We will confirm your insertion and the price, which is sure to be reasonable: Classifieds are just 50 cents a word, with a $7.00 minimum. Repeats in succeeding issues are just 40 cents per word, and if your ad runs for 12 consecutive issues, it’s only 30 cents per word. Amazing house painting. Interior/exterior. Wallpaper removal, deck & fence refinishing, powerwashing, stucco/aluminum siding (painting). Licensed and insured. Owner operated. Free estimates. 215-736-2398. ing and/or administrative needs. Many services available. Reasonable rates. Work done at your office or mine. Call Debra @ 609-448-6005 or visit www.vyours.com. Music Lessons: Piano, guitar, drum, sax, clarinet, F. horn, oboe, t-bone, voice, flute, trumpet, violin, cello, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, uke, and more. $28 half hour. School of Rock. Adults or kids. Join the band! Princeton 609924-8282. Princeton Junction 609-8970032. Hightstown 609-448-7170. www.farringtonsmusic.com. chairs & much more. June 23 & 24, 9-3, 36A North Mill Road, Princeton Junction, 609-799-4257. OFFICE RENTALS Plainsboro - 700 SF to 3,000 SF Office Suites: in single story building in well maintained office park off Plainsboro Road. Immediately available. Individual entrance and signage, separate AC/Heat and electricity. Call 609-7992466 or E-mail [email protected] CONTRACTING Handyman/Yardwork: Painting/Carpentry/Masonry/Hauling/A ll Yard Work from top to bottom. Done by pros. Call 609-737-9259 or 609-2735135. PM Whitney Power Washing and Deck Care: Siding, patios, roofs and decks. 20 years experience, exceptional quality, fully insured and licensed. 609-658-0073. HOME MAINTENANCE A Quick Response Handyman: will give you a free estimate for electrical, plumbing, painting, repair or other project around your house. Please call 609275-6631 Tuesday July 3 Dance Get Into Step, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. www.mcl.org. Aerobic warmup followed by workout dance routine. With certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. E-mail: [email protected]. Register. 5:00 p.m. On Stage A Grand Night for Singing, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. An evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest hits. $29 to $54. 8 p.m. Literati Poetry Workshop, Delaware Valley Poets, Lawrence Public Library, Darrah Lane, 609-8829246. www.delawarevalleypoets.com. Visitors welcome. Bring 10 copies of your poem. Free. 7:30 p.m. Classical Music Community Sing In, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Vivaldi’s Gloria, and Bach’s Magnificat. Bring your own score or borrow one. Free. 7:30 p.m. Pop Music Rehearsal, Princeton Garden Statesmen, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 888-636-4449. www.menwhosing.org. Men of all ages and experience levels invited to sing in four-part harmony. The nonprofit organization presents at numerous charities. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. INTERIOR PAINTING & CARPENTRY: 20 years experience, exceptional quality, fully insured and licensed, PM WHITNEY. 609-658-0073. Landscaping Maintenance: Clean up, mulching, mowing, trimming, planting and more. Call or Text: 609 7221137. robthehandyman- licensed, insured, all work guaranteed. Free Estimates. We do it all - electric, plumbing, paint, wallpaper, powerwashing, tile, see website for more: robthehandym a n . v p w e b . c o m [email protected], 609-2695919. Sump Pump Failed? How can you survive when your sump pump fails or the power is out? Want to avoid a flooded basement? For a low cost plan, please call 609-275-6631. DECKS REFINISHED Cleaning/Stripping and Staining of All Exterior Woods: Craftsmanship quality work. Fully insured and licensed with references. Windsor WoodCare. 609-799-6093. www.windsorwoodcare.com. BUSINESS SERVICES Bookkeeper/Administrative Specialist: Versatile & experienced professional will gladly handle your bookkeep- Good Causes Meeting, Allies, 1262 WhitehorseHamilton Square Road, Hamilton, 609-689-0136. For adult volunteers with hobbies or interests to share with adults who have developmental disabilities. Register with Linda Barton. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fireworks & Music East Windsor Township. www.east-windsor.nj.us. Music by Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a six piece band from the Delaware Valley region, and Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a six piece ensemble from Central Jersey. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Raindate is Saturday, July 7. 6 p.m. Blood Drive American Red Cross, Cranbury First Aid Squad, 68 Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, 800-4483543. www.redcrossblood.org. 2 to 7 p.m. Wellness Full Moon Meditation, Authentic Yoga Tradition, Website. www.authenticyogatradition.com. Yoga in the Himalayan tradition with Acharya Girish Jha. Register. Donations benefit charities. 10:30 p.m. Socials Meeting, Rotary Club of Plainsboro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-2130095. www.plainsbororotary.org. 7:30 p.m. For Seniors Memoir Writing Workshop, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Introductory course for seniors to reflect on a significant life experience and put it on paper. Facilitated by Maria Okros. E-mail [email protected]. Register. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. COMPUTER SERVICES Computer problem? Or need a used computer in good condition $80? Call 609-275-6631. ADULT CARE Best At Home Senior Care Non Medical home care services. Experienced and professional home care staff to help you in your home. Individualized services at your own pace. We are available 24/7 @ 1-888-908-9450. www.mybestseniorcare.com INSTRUCTION College Essay Writing Coach: Help selecting topics and editing college application essays. Clients accepted to top universities. Twenty-five years experience teaching writing to graduate students. [email protected]. 609-902-2777 Learn to play the Cello. Special Introductory Summer Rates. 6 lessons for the price of 5. Certified NJ and Suzuki Cello Teacher. Now accepting new students ages 4-8. Call Alan for details. 609-558-6175. E-mail [email protected]. www.thecellolearningcenter.com Lessons in Your Home: Music lessons in your home. Piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute and guitar. Call Jim 609-737-9259 or 609-273-5135. Wednesday July 4 Independence Day. Postal and bank holiday. Dancing Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Classical Music Operatic Arias Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Participants in the CoOperative program perform arias. Free. 7:30 p.m. Food & Dining Cornerstone Community Kitchen, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613. www.princetonumc.org. Hot meals served, prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. History Celebrating America’s Independence Day, Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton, 609-921-0074. Revolutionary War reenactment soldiers and second Continental Artillery demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock muskets. Period games for all ages. Tour the Thomas Clarke House and the Arms of the Revolution exhibit. Bring a picnic lunch, hike on the trails. No barbecues or alcohol. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4 Jubilee, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Sign the Declaration of Independence, commemorate the 13 colonies at a bell ringing ceremony, demonstrations of colonial life, meet George Washington, live Piano and Flute Lessons with experienced instructor, M.A. All levels/ages. Excellent rates. 609-936-9811 Tutor — SAT, ACT, SSAT — Reading, Writing, Essays: Boost your scores with outstanding private instruction from college English professor. Many excellent references throughout West Windsor-Plainsboro. My former students are attending top colleges. Reasonable rates. 609-658-6914. WANTED TO BUY Antique Military Items: And war relics wanted from all wars and countries. Top prices paid. “Armies of the Past LTD”. 2038 Greenwood Ave., Hamilton Twp., 609-890-0142. Our retail outlet is open Saturdays 10 to 4:00, or by appointment. OPPORTUNITIES Seeking medical professionals, nurses, techs, pharmaceutical reps. Work from home in partnership with other doctors with dream income potential. Call 609-851-1582. HELP WANTED MERCHANDISE MART Tenor or Bass Trombone Needed: College-bound player needs to buy one of each to take the place of high school loaners. If you have one gathering dust please E-mail [email protected]. GARAGE SALES Big moving sale: Victorian & 1910s oak antique furniture, custom 12 x 16 burgundy/beige wool rug and runner — mint condition, African/world masks, ladders, spreader, household miscellaneous, clothes & more. June 23 & 24 93, 36A North Mill Road, Princeton Junction, 609-799-4257. Preschool liquidation: closing after 32 years! Educational supplies: science, art, math etc., toys, hundreds of children’s books, high chair, tables, music, refreshments, and more. Noon to 3 p.m. Choral Concert of Patriotic Music, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-9890087. www.Williamtrenthouse.org. Trenton Capital Singers perform an outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Bring a picnic. The first floor of the museum will be open for tours. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 5:30 p.m. Lectures Camera Club, South Brunswick Arts Commission, South Brunswick Community Center, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. Free. 7 to 9 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain. $11 to $27. The team will wear stars and stripes jerseys. Independence Day fireworks post game. 7:05 p.m. Thursday July 5 On Stage A Grand Night for Singing, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. An evening of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s greatest hits. $29 to $54. 4 and 8:30 p.m. Gaslight, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Psychological thriller. $25. 8 p.m. Family Theater Little Red’s Wild Ride, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. $9. 11 a.m. Property Inspectors: Part-time $30k, full-time $80k. No experience, will train. Call Tom, 609-731-3333. SALES - REAL ESTATE Need a Change? Looking to get a RE License? We take you by the hand to ensure your success and income! FREE Coaching! Unlimited Income! No Experience needed! Contact Weidel Today! Hamilton: Judy 609-586-1400, [email protected]; Princeton: Mike 609-921-2700, [email protected]. Trainers, spin/group exercise instructors wanted at Plainsboro fitness facility. Fax resumes to 609-7992822 attention Stephanie or call Stephanie at 609-799-2800. Art Art Exhibit, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. First day for “A Painter’s Songbook,” an exhibit featuring the works of Bill Plank of Lawrenceville. On view to July 30. Reception on Saturday, July 14, 2 to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. Dancing Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 732789-5272. vivatango.org. Class and practice session. $12. 8 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. The Jazz Lobsters. Free. Bring a lawn chair. 6 to 8 p.m. Concert and Fireworks, Cranbury, Main Street, 609-395-0900. Concert by Mercer County Symphonic Band followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring blankets and a picnic dinner (no alcohol). 6:30 p.m. Farm Markets Princeton Farmers’ Market, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-655-8095. Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods, flowers, chef cooking demonstrations, books for sale, family activities, workshops, music, and more. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outdoor Action Pontoon Boat Nature Tour, Mercer County Park Commission, Lake Mercer, Mercer County Park Marina, West Windsor, 609-8836606. Binoculars provided. Ticket sales begin at noon. Weather-permitting. $5 to $7. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. New Britain. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. Continued on following page 32 THE NEWS JUNE 22, 2012 Continued from preceding page Friday July 6 Legally Blonde: The Musical, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Musical based on the film. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Shakespeare `70 presents the light-hearted tale of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors in a moonlit forest. $16. 8 p.m. 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Moneyball.” 7 p.m. Art Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. For beginners. Bring a drum or use one provided. Other percussion welcome. With Ange Chianese of Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Entertainers. E-mail: [email protected]. Register. 4:30 p.m. Dancing Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-912-1272. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 p.m. Comedy Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Classical Music Giulio Cesare in Egitto, Opera Modo, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 609-4510608. www.operamodo.weebly.com. Italian Baroque opera by George Frideric Handel. $25. 7 p.m. Operatic Arias Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Participants in the CoOperative program perform arias. Free. 7:30 p.m. Family Theater Live Music Little Red’s Wild Ride, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. $9. 11 a.m. Bob Orlowski, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Jazz and easy listening. 8 to 10 p.m. Snow White, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. $5. Seat cushions and insect repellent are recommended. 11 a.m. Open Mic Night, Infini-T Cafe, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609712-3921. Hosted by Manish Anand of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Drum Circle Art Exhibit, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. smallworldcoffee.com. Opening reception for “Time and Light,” an exhibit featuring the works of Mary Witterschein. 4:30 p.m. Gaslight, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Psychological thriller. $25. 8 p.m. Film net. Music at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics. Rain date is Saturday, July 7. 6:30 p.m. Food & Dining Restaurant Supported Agriculture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.trepiani.com. Three course farm to table dinner. Register. $29. 5 p.m. Wellness Drum Circle, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Register. $15. 7:30 p.m. The Rain in Spain: Ethan Daniel Levy of Plainsboro is part of the ensemble of �My Fair Lady’ at Plays in the Park in Edison through Saturday, June 30. Kids Stuff Drama Workshops, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. “Movement and Dance” for aspiring actors ages 7 to 12. Register. $35. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Outdoor Concerts For Families Independence Day Celebration, South Brunswick Recreation, Crossroads Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbtnj.- Mr. Ray, Forrestal Village, College Road West and Route 1 South, Plainsboro, 609-799-7400. www.princetonforrestalvillage.com. Family concert. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Singles Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. Non-denominational support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Horse Show Horse Show, Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 1315 The Great Road, Princeton, 609924-2932. Jumpers. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. New Britain. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. DONNA LUCARELLI WHO WOULD YOU TRUST TO SELL YOUR HOME? SOLD BY DONNA I Get Close to Asking Price for My Listings SOLD IN 2012! 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