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JULY 6, 2012 WEST WINDSOR & PLAINSBORO NEWS Headliners: Harpist Anna O’Connell, page 19; Manzoor Hussain on Islam, 23; Zakia Ahmed’s Art, 27. Former Cranford Manager Tapped For WW Position Administrators Agree to Raises by Rikki N. Massand by Rikki N. Massand A dministrators in the West Windsor-Plainsboro school district will receive salary increases of 2.1 percent in 2012-’13 and 2 percent in the two years after that, the WW-P Board of Education announced Tuesday, June 26. The school board approved a three-year agreement with the WW-P Administrators’ Association. School Board Vice President Robert Johnson, who served as chair of the board’s negotiations team, said the increases are lower than in prior years, reflecting the current economic circumstances facing school districts and their employees. Also in the agreement was the elimination of longevity pay for all newly-hired administrators. Under the contract in effect from 2008 to 2011, administrators who have 15 years of educational experience in the district (with two of those years as an administrator) or 15 years total (with 10 of those years spent as an administrator in WW-P) receive an additional $1,500 per year in longevity pay. The extra compensation increases to $2,000 after 16 years and in- by Cranford Township officials, but she did not return to her posihe nominee is in! At the tion. Council meeting on MonAt the time, Schmid’s attorney, day, July 9, Mayor Shing-Fu Cranford resident Frank Capece, Hsueh will recommend Marlena told the Cranford Patch website Schmid for the that Schmid left position of her position “in West Windsor Schmid ‘will bring us good standing” Township busias he cited an another set of eyes to ness adminis“amicable” sepcarefully look over the trator. aration agreetown’s finances,’ says If approved, ment. Earlier in Schmid would Councilwoman Linda 2011, Schmid succeed busihad taken on Geevers. ness adminisdual responsitrator Robert bilities with Hary, whose retirement becomes Cranford when she was named the official July 1. interim CFO as the township unThe nomination will be pending derwent a number of personnel approval from Council at the meet- changes. ing. Mayor Hsueh says that if Schmid was succeeded as townSchmid is approved, she will begin ship administrator by a 35-year work in the new position the next veteran of the Cranford Police Deday. partment, Police Chief Eric MaCouncil Vice President Linda son, in what some West Windsor Geevers was enthused by the nom- officials believe was a case of poination, saying Schmid’s experi- litical upheaval in Cranford. ence and education make her an Earlier in her career, Schmid excellent fit for the position. worked for Princeton Borough as Schmid worked as the township an assistant administrator. Mayor administrator in Cranford for 12 Hsueh checked her references years, starting in October of 1999. Last September, she was placed on Continued on page 9 a two-week administrative leave T Awards Night: At High School South Lisa Recchia, left, and Cathy Tantumas, right, presented the Salvatore Princiotta Memorial Scholarship to Ayanna Gill. For more award photos, see page 14. creases periodically after that. An administrator with 30 years of experience (15 of those years as an administrator in WW-P) receives $3,700 in longevity pay. Also, pursuant to a new state law, administrators represented by the WWPAA will contribute 1.5 percent of their salaries toward the cost of medical and prescrip- tion health insurance premiums. The 2012-’13 school year will be the first of a four-year phase-in period of contributions, which will result in increasing contributions each year. By year four of the phase-in, all WW-P administrators will contribute 35 percent of Continued on page 14 Class of 2012: Work Hard, Dream Big As is its tradition, the staff of High School North’s yearbook, the Excalibur, asked Principal Mike Zapicchi to share some words of wisdom for the senior class: Dear Class of 2012: 1. There is no perfect job/major. Don’t agonize over choosing a major. You may end up in a job that doesn’t exist yet! Here is the good and bad news. Good news: just as there is no perfect major, there is no perfect job. Bad news: you may not work in a field that has anything to do with your major. A much better way to view your career path is by observing the kind of work that interests you. What energizes you? AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET’S PRINCETON BALLET SCHOOL classes for all ages & levels now enrolling for fall 2012 SEE AD PAGE 21 What kind of people bring out the best in you? If you view your interests and skills as ingredients searching for a recipe instead of searching for the perfect job, you will be much happier over the course of your life. 2. Trust your body. You may feel confused about which decision to make or which direction to take in your new career. You may lie awake at night weighing options and evaluating the merits of each choice. As your brain works hard, your body is quietly sitting there with tons of relevant information. In fact, it probably holds the best answer for you if you just listen to it. Here is a trick: remember a great moment in your life, and notice how you felt in your body. Then remember a horrible time in your life, and notice how you felt in your body. Now think about each of your career choices. How does each feel in your body? The more you trust your body’s responses, the better decisions you will make. 3. Fast and free wins the race. The best way to build a career is to test and try a lot of things. If you spend too much time in the planning stages, opportunities pass you by. You may be a really good student and pride yourself on graduating at the top of your class. This is a great accomplishment. It might also get in WW-P’S FREE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Continued on page 15 WWPINFO.COM Road Rage: Speed Limit on Village Road Solar Field/South Post Road Saga Continues Voice for Falun Dafa in Plainsboro Summer Sports & All-Star Football Police Reports 25 Classifieds FOLLOW WWPINFO ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER FOR TIMELY UPDATES ISSUE DATE: JULY 6, 2012 NEXT ISSUE: JULY 20 9 11 12 13 26 2 THE NEWS JULY 6, 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 jeremax@aol.com Office: 609-951-8600 x 110 Mobile:609-306-1999 Princeton Forrestal Village Mobile:609-306-1999 www.JoanSells.com jeremax@aol.com Office: 609-951-8600 x 110 Jeremax@aol com Mobile:609-306-1999 www.JoanSells.com Jeremax@aol.com To the Editor: Arts Council Now 10 Years Old VILLAGE GRANDE VALUES PlainsboroValue Owner/Sales Associate Tell, Carol Schepps, Dale Roylance, Dan Zibman, Elane Gutterman, Heidi Kleinman, Jeff Nathanson, Julie Myers, Liz Madden-Zibman, and Marie Alonzoleven years ago, in 2001, I Snyder. These trailblazers and their famapproached mayoral candiilies began the seminal march of an date Shing-Fu Hsueh to suparmy of volunteers to the sound of port converting the firehouse on a common drum. Some 50,000Alexander Road into an Arts Cenplus volunteer hours later the 1931 ter if he was elected. He agreed and firehouse has come full circle, redovetailed it to his communityturning to its community roots and building platform. Once elected he its reach in the region. created his Arts Center Formation In 2002 Elane Gutterman, Liz Task Force. I Madden-Zibdidn’t realize it, man, Connie but it catalyzed These Arts Council volTell, and Marie the heartfelt Alonzo-Snyder 1990s grass- unteers have generated a each inspired roots movement creative ripple-effect in flagship proin the Berrien our local economy durgramming. In City neighbor2006 Jeff ing the recession. hood after Frank Nathanson beCrawford envicame WWAC’s sioned it in the first executive director before be1980s. coming the Arts Council of PrinceThat vision soon evolved into a ton’s. We have him to thank for the community vision, one person at a two-pronged strategic plan to first time. It takes a village and time. convert the unused section while With steadfast, pitbull-tenacity the 11 founding board members waiting for the active Hazmat met biweekly and poignantly for emergency equipment to be relonine months before birthing the cated. The building is both an arts West Windsor Arts Council on Ju- center and active firehouse today. Four years later Ruth Kusnerly 2, 2002, 10 years ago this week. Potts picked up the torch as the secI have had the honor of climbing ond president and expanded mountains and riding the waves, WWAC into a more efficient orgaworking with these stalwart volunnization, meeting in board rooms teers. 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Massand Municipal News Lynn Miller Community News 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 Sruthi Meka Contributing Writers For inquiries, call 609-243-9119. Fax: 609-243-9020. E-mail: info@wwpinfo.com Home Page: www.wwpinfo.com Mail: 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-205, Princeton, NJ 08540 E-mail Newsletter: Subscribe by sending E-mail to info@wwpinfo.com © 2012 Community News Service. DONNA LUCARELLI The American Dream: Home Ownership SOLD BY DONNA Let me help you make your DREAM COME TRUE. God Bless America! Freedom Is Priceless. MY CURRENT LISTINGS SE U M O 4P H 1N PE /8 O N7 SU ACT UNDER CONTR IN 66 DAYS! 3 Roseland Ct., West Windsor 5 bed 2.5 bath TOTALLY UPGRADED IN 2005 NEW KITCHEN AND 3 NEW BATHROOMS. $600,000. 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When in the foyer look up to witness the framed rows of his talent, a fraction of his decade of gifts. Lisa Weil, our current board president, served as vice president for six years prior. She continues to lead the way through the myriad of three-dimensional challenges as the arts council evolves. She is our intensely diligent president we are so lucky to have. Please thank these volunteers for their gifts when you see them. Become a business ambassador of our fledgling arts center that has already generated steady jobs, hundreds of paid artist projects, sold thousands of dollars of artists’ works, and is a new client to many local businesses. These volunteers have generated a creative ripple-effect in our local economy during the recession. Please acknowledge them when you see them, E-mail info@westwindsorarts.org or — in the manner that was popular in 1931 — even snail mail a special thank you note to the Arts Council at 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction 08550. “What is old is new,” including the new Arts Center in the old Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Company No. 1’s firehouse built more than 80 years ago. Happy 10th birthday, West Windsor Arts Council! Paul Cerna First WW Arts Council president Persistent Does Not Equate to Uncivil FWIW: A Crusade Against Texting M W uch has been said in recent weeks about the need for civility in the public’s remarks before the West Windsor Town Council. I certainly don’t have any issue with that sentiment. People should be able to make their points and not get ugly about it. There is, however, a difference between being uncivil and being persistent. There is a difference between being uncivil and holding our elected officials accountable for their actions. There is also a difference between being uncivil and saying things the mayor and some members of the Council would rather the voters not hear. For the most part, the residents of this town who are coming to the meetings are doing so in the hope that the mayor and the majority of Council members will actually listen to them and take actions that will bring some satisfaction. From my perspective, such satisfaction has been very hard to come by. Take, for example, the budget. The mayor proposed a $37 million budget that he expected to be passed without change, as if he brought the Ten Commandments down from the mountain. Attempts to cut spending or reduce the excessive reserves embedded in the document did not get very far. It didn’t help that the procedure for budget deliberations was changed, at the urging of the Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh and Kamal Khanna, the Council president. This had the effect of making revisions to the budget document much more cumbersome. Yet the mayor and his allies want us to be polite and happy, in the knowledge that we cannot afford a dedicated Animal Control Officer because we need to pay tens of thousands of dollars for helicopter lessons and Ivy League tuition payments for certain Township employees! In the same vein, I suppose it would be more civil if the residents on South Post Road simply shut up and allow 45 acres of Continued on following page by Engy Shaaban ith a phone call, you have to watch every word you’re saying because what is said can’t be erased. On the other hand, with a text, the delete button becomes your best friend at the end of the day. While texting has revolutionized communication, its convenience comes with a price. My first Blackberry was my life saver; the peanut butter to my jelly, the milk to my cookie. I even remember the first text I sent to my mom. It simply said: Thnx. Her response: Excuse me? Turns out, she thought “Thnx” meant something else. Over the years, my encounters with these infinite abbreviations have gone beyond the keyboard. Whether it’s at the mall or in the classroom, I’ve heard these abbreviations over and over again, replacing — gasp — proper English. Let me break down a few experiences for you. The irking IDK: When I spaced out for a few moments in chemistry, I returned to planet Earth to find a stack of papers lying atop my desk. When I turned to my friend and asked her what our assignment was, she replied effortlessly, “IDK.” Not only did her response prompt me to ask more than half a dozen students before obtaining an adequate response, but it seemed rather uncouth. A simple “I’m not really sure” would have been appreciated — just saying. The locution LOL: Every once in a while, there’s that absurdity of a movie that traumatizes and disappoints at the same time. Recently, a film starring Miley Cyrus, playing an average high school student hit theaters flaunting the title, LOL. When our movie titles begin to be texting abbreviations, it’s obvious that there is a problem. The generic GTG: I was with a friend at the park when a phone call left her running to her car in frenzy. As she sprinted off, she yelled “GTG.” While walking home later, I CA TI SP EC TA CU LA R ON Exceptional Service At Any Price Point LO G IN AZ 55 + CO M M UN IT Y D OL R Y A T E U 6Y A 10 BE thought of the meaningful conversation we had been having when the intrusive “GTG” butted its way into our dialogue. Unlike the usual (or what I perceive to be normal), “Bye, I have to go but I’ll see you later, alright?” I got a “GTG” — whatever that means. Abbreviations are acceptable in a text message to a friend, but when they begin to impede on our speech, they become intolerable. At first, texting was criticized for creating a void in interpersonal communication. But the overuse of “text talk” is rendering a greater dispute. If it continues, we’re going to begin seeing the symbol @ instead of the word “at” in Shakespeare essays and job applications. Imagine the horror. I remember a time when we actually used our bulky 12 by 12-inch Nokias with footlong antennas. I’m just joking — I don’t remember a time like that, but I do remember when we needed speakers on our phones to carry out decent conversations, not just a keyboard. My tip to all those “text talkers” out there: take a break from the texting and speak on the phone for once, before you forget how to do it. About the author: A 15-year-old who will be a junior at High School North in the fall, Engy Shaaban was born in Cairo, Egypt, and moved to the U.S. when she was four. Engy has lived in Plainsboro ever since, attending Wicoff Elementary, Millstone River, and Community Middle School. “I am an aspiring journalist and media enthusiast. While I may not be the most outspoken individual, I have learned to use my writing as a means of expressing myself. 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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. 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 I t’s never too late in life to make new friends, but at my age, it is a bit unusual to have three new friends, especially ones with whom I have never had a real conversation and until recently, did not know their names or where they live. I know them as “Cypes,” “Odess123,” and “Foogu,” and they are my Words with Friends buddies. For anyone who doesn’t know, Words with Friends is an online game very similar to Scrabble. I play it on my iPhone whenever I have those little bits of down time in life where I am waiting for something –– waiting for a train to arrive, waiting for an airplane to land, waiting for a doctor’s appointment, waiting for lacrosse practice to be done. Why didn’t they have this around when the girls were younger and I had all those soccer, dance, and music lessons where I had so much down time? Well, actually, I do remember bonding with the other waiting mothers. That was priceless in itself. I started playing Words with Friends when I finally got my iPhone this last winter. So it wasn’t even on my radar screen when the big brouhaha happened with Alec Baldwin getting kicked off the plane for refusing to shut down his game on the tarmac when he was asked to do so for takeoff. But now I can understand his addiction and why he may not have complied right away –– it’s a game that keeps you hooked. I bring this up because of the nature of modern communication and interaction. Where else but in a virtual world would you connect people on a regular basis once a day or once every couple of days –– often more than you would with your real friends in your real community? In fact, I had become so used to playing at least a couple of daily Word rounds with my buddy Odess123 that when she went off the radar for eight days, I became alarmed. solar panels be placed near their property. I suppose they should follow the very civil example of the mayor who closed his eyes to the whole issue until the squawking got too loud too ignore. Finally, there’s the Grover homestead controversy. Even Ted Grover had to correct the mayor about crucial details in front of everyone at the May 29 Council meeting regarding the condition of the house after his mother moved out. I guess that was very uncivil of Mr. Grover. No doubt about it — these three issues have provided a lot of fodder for some lively discussions. Amazingly, they have happened over the course of less than three months. One issue could be chalked up to bad luck. Two issues could be considered a very unfortunate happenstance. But three issues –– well, that smacks of carelessness or, even worse, an uncaring attitude on the part of the mayor and his administration to the needs and wishes of the town. In reality, there is no need for name-calling or ranting and raving. All we need to do is stick to the facts and make sure that the residents of West Windsor understand how they are not being served as they should be. James R. Solloway 5 Monroe Drive, West Windsor by Euna Kwon Brossman “I’m really worried about my Words friend,” I noted to my family, who all thought I was crazy 1) to have an online friend and 2) to care that much. I truly didn’t know if my friend was sick or if she had had a family emergency. I thought she might be traveling, but then I thought she probably would have told me about it. Crazy indeed, especially since I didn’t even know her name. One of the components of the online game is that you can text your opponent, but only when your game is live. So if you finish a game and you haven’t reached out, your friend could be lost in cyberspace forever. I really thought this Where else but in a virtual world could you connect with people on a regular basis –– often more than you would with your real friends in your real community? had happened. What if my Words friend had passed away, perhaps, and I would never know who she was? Well, she did come back, and told me that she had been to Alaska on a cruise with her family. Over the last few months we had traded enough texts that I knew she lived in San Diego but had gone to college at Douglass, part of Rutgers University. I knew she had a son and grandchildren in Minnesota, and a daughter in the Chicago area. I knew she had family in northern New Jersey and Connecticut, but I still didn’t know her name. And by some weird online sense of etiquette, neither of us had asked. That is, until she returned from her trip, and she introduced herself Air Your Views But Don’t Be Mean W hile we do not agree with Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh on each and every issue, we think that he has done a very good job in his two terms as mayor of West Windsor. If you happen to listen on our local cable channel to the comments from a small group of “regulars” who attend township meetings, you would get a very different impres- While we defend citizens’ right to air their views, much of what has been said is too personal, too political, and in some cases downright mean. sion of the job he has done and the community’s level of satisfaction with his performance. As our mothers would remind us, it’s not what you say, but how you say it that makes the difference. While we defend citizens’ right to air their views, in our opinion much of what has been said has been too personal, too political, and in some cases downright hypocritical and mean. Some of the people who are ranting about the failure to pre- as Arlene. Still, just first name only. That gave me the incentive to reach out to my two other favorite Word players. “Cypes”, I have discovered is Heather. But I still have no idea where she lives or even what time zone. I know that “Foogu” lives in Dallas, but I don’t know her name. Actually, she might be a guy. I still don’t have enough verbal context clues to know for sure. This alarms my children, who, in a reversal of roles, are worried that I have online friends, that holy cow, they might somehow be stalkers and I am exposing myself to danger. But come on. How much danger could be posed by anyone who is obsessed with a word game, someone who finds joy in forming multiple constructions with the addition of just one letter, who revels in collecting new two letter words like “ai” and “re” and “ut”? We may be a scary bunch indeed, but not for the traditional reasons. I am writing this 30,000 feet in the air somewhere over the southwest part of the United States, continuing my journey from Arkansas where I fell down the rabbit hole into the Wal-mart Innovation Lab for a business trip, through Houston Airport, on my way to meet the girls in Santa Monica, California, before we all head out for Asia. In addition to the usual chaos of getting ready to leave town for an extended period of time (and making sure the boys are okay to be “batching” it in my absence), I am being a conscientious “Words with Friends” friend and letting my fellow verbal addicts know that I’ll be on hiatus so we should wrap up our current games and not open new ones until I’m back. It seems like the right thing to do. They’re my friends and I wouldn’t want them to worry about me. serve the Grover home are the same folks who were ranting and raving about the failure to cut the budget further. You can’t have it both ways. During Mayor Hsueh’s tenure, the quality of life in West Windsor has improved. Among his many initiatives that come to mind are championing the construction of bicycle and pedestrian paths and bridges; reconstructing the Grover Mill dam; expanding the services offered at the senior center; pursuing expansion of recreational offering such as the development of Duck Pond; improving the flow of traffic at key intersections; restoring the Schenck Homestead; and helping to establish a community arts center. He also spearheaded the redevelopment plan for the area around the train station and having the site officially designed by the state as a transit village, which will guarantee full support for all aspects of the future development of the site. And he did all this all while stabilizing the tax rate and reducing costs associated with past deficit financing. It is a record that, while by no means perfect, he can be proud of. We have lived in West Windsor for 35 years. One of the primary reasons West Windsor is a great place to live and raise a family is because it has always been a caring and welcoming community, sup- JULY 6, 2012 ported and enhanced by a dedicated cadre of volunteers who give their time to our schools, sports programs, youth programs, local nonprofits, and civic groups, or serve on township committees and boards. You can disagree with each other without being disagreeable. You can make your argument without making accusations. You can criticize without being confrontational. The level of rancor of those who disagree with the Mayor needs to be reduced. It time for the good people of West Windsor to let it be known that they do not like the manner in which those who disagree with the mayor are conducting themselves. To say publicly that “the mayor may not understand American culture” is an insulting and distasteful remark. We want and need in West Windsor is a culture of civility in which we all treat each other with dignity and respect regardless of our political affiliation or our point of view. Irwin & Phyllis Stoolmacher 520 Village Road West, West Windsor Solar Farm Update I would like to update you on the solar farm landscaping meeting held at Mercer County Community College on Tuesday, June 19. The meeting was attended by a few invited residents whose homes will be directly affected by the proposed solar farm, West Windsor Township representatives Pat Ward and Dan Domolinsky, Steven Goodbody from Sunlight General, and representatives from MCCC and MCIA. My home at 340 South Post Road is one of the closest to the proposed project. The solar panels are to be situated on a hill so that the water flowing from the drainage will flow toward the back of my property where my septic system lies. A wetland buffer zone lies in between. Due to the sloping of the ground where the panels will be placed, drainage is a major concern. So distance from my property line to the project is critical. MCCC President Patricia Donohue and Sunlight General’s project engineer, Mr. Goodbody, have always stated that the solar project would be 300 feet from my property line. At the landscaping meeting, I again asked Mr. Goodbody the distance of the solar fence to my property line. The answer was again 300 feet. A neighbor in attendance challenged Mr. Goodbody, saying that the site plan map was not showing a distance of 300 feet. After calculating the disContinued on following page Experience All of Our Exceptional Marketing Services... We are a proud sponsor of the July 13th thru Sept 21st, Fridays 12-4pm, Located on Park Place West Grass Common THE NEWS Praise for Justice Roberts & ‘ObamaCare’ A s we celebrate the founding of this great country with our July 4 barbecues, we should also celebrate the recent Supreme Court decision on “ObamaCare.” While finding the law largely constitutional, Justice Roberts wrote an intricate decision that will be a model for judicial restraint in the future. The analysis done by Roberts in rejecting a constitutional basis for the individual mandate under the Commerce Clause is beautiful — it nicely weaves through both the intent of the Founding Fathers and the previous court decisions upholding Congressional legislation under the Commerce Clause. Roberts makes a significant argument for judicial restraint as opposed to judicial abdication in his rejection of the idea that this decision could be construed as judicial activism. I agree with his analysis. Roberts makes it clear that it is not the role of the Court to overturn legislation without a sound basis since the Representatives and the Senators are elected by the people whereas the judges are not. He notes the historical position of the Court that Congressional legislation is given great deference by the Court — thus, the Court will find a law to be Constitutional if it can find a basis in the Constitution to do so. That is real judicial restraint in the face of decisions made by popularly elected representatives of the people. That is as it should be. Roberts makes the point that the role of the court is not to protect the people from bad legislation passed by those elected officials where that legislation is a proper enactment within the scope of their power under the Constitution. The answer is for the people to remove them from office — and that is as it should be. In finding the Medicare mandate unconstitutional, Justice Roberts again based his decision squarely on the intent of the Founding Fathers, the history of the Constitution and previous court decisions. It is a marvelously written decision upholding states rights. Again, that is a good thing. Overall, the ruling is a model of judicial restraint couched in a thorough review of the Federalist Papers and the history of our Constitution. The right wing strict constructionists in National health care legislation was a Republican initiative under President Nixon. Just because it was Obama who got it passed doesn’t make it a bad idea. the crowd who oppose judicial activism (and I am one) should be cheering this decision on that basis. National health care legislation was a Republican initiative under President Nixon before he resigned from office. Like it or not, this legislation is essentially bi-partisan in nature. Just because it was Obama who succeeded in getting it passed doesn’t make it a bad idea. The need for national legislation is very apparent to anyone who is familiar with insurance principles, the serious increases in the cost of health care — particularly the costs to the elderly — and the problems of “individual selection” and “community rating.” The law includes basic notions about cost- sharing to make sure that patients will be smarter, more deliberate consumers of health care services by avoiding expensive procedures that they really don’t need and are prescribed by doctors only because those procedures line the pockets of the doctors without any real benefit to the patients. The legislation addresses all of those problems and that is good. A sad fact is that too many doctors view their practices as businesses to make money rather than services in a profession to care for patients. When the number of C-sections in one city is double or triple the number of C-sections in another city, you just know that the extra profits from C-sections over natural child deliveries in that city rather than the health of the mother or new born child are driving the medical decisions. That is a problem. The legislation contains provisions that make sure that the elderly and disadvantaged can afford health care. Anyone who is sick or over the age of 60 should be cheering the legislation because it does promise to put some downward pressure on the increasing costs of health care. Now that the law has been found largely constitutional, it’s time to move on and make it work the way it should work for the good of the average American. Charles C. Morgan Murano Drive, West Windsor Morgan served on West Windsor Township Council from 1999 to 2011. A former executive with Prudential, he has more than 40 years experience dealing with pension, deferred compensation, health care, life insurance, and benefits issues. 5 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 Letters to the Editor Continued from preceding page tance based on the map’s scale, Mr. Goodbody apologized, saying that the actual distance from my fence to my property line was ONLY 250 feet, not the 300 feet as was originally and repeatedly stated. So after our mayor spoke out on our behalf, and requested that the solar project be moved farther away from the homes, the project was actually moved 50 feet closer! In view of our drainage concerns, this movement closer was devastating! Our drainage concerns were now even greater than before. So I pressed Mr. Goodbody as to whom we would call if drainage or other problems occurred. I was looking for some very real answers from the direct source. During the dialogue Pat Ward interjected that the question had already been answered at the West Windsor Town Hall meeting. I was disappointed that I was unable to receive a definitive answer from the solar project manager. I was frustrated that our representative interfered with getting an answer to a critical question. We questioned who was representing the residents. Continuing with the drainage concerns, I again pressed Mr. Goodbody to move the solar project back to where the land levels off to a more even elevation (about 500 feet from my property line) so that runoff water would not drain toward the back of our home and toward our septic field. I asked him to move the project far enough away so that our home, land, and quality of life would be protected. I was told that MCCC would have placed the project even closer to my property line but they were prevented from legally doing so by the DEP because of the bordering wetland. So much for being concerned for your community and for your neighbors! Lastly it was discovered that the MCCC solar project received a “permit by rule” for drainage. This allows for approval without having to meet stringent drainage guidelines. They do not even need to meet the storm water regulations. We are extremely disappointed and continue to fear for our home, our property, and our cherished way of life. Carol Wake South Post Road, West Windsor Seize the Moment for New Crosswalk S everal West Windsor Township Council meetings ago, I suggested the installation of a crosswalk demarcation for residents to cross busy Alexander Road in an area where there is currently no crosswalk. On my way to a Council meeting, I noticed John Nash attempting to cross the busy Alexander Road. I made that observation known during public comments. Whereas the West Windsor Police Department has a traffic safety division, and an active pedestrian and bicycle group focuses on enhancing both bike and pedestrian safety, there is NO existing protocol for the township administration to acknowledge and follow-up on public comments, so we are left to herald these issues through the media to encourage action. Given Mr. Nash’s age and our concern for his and others’ personal safety, is this something West Windsor Township Council might instruct the administration to fulfill? Since Wallace Road from Alexander Road to PrincetonHightstown Road will be milled and repaved this summer, could this be accomplished with minor disruption at minimal expense given the abundance of men, materials, and striping activities on Wallace Road? It has taken the WW-P Board of Education with a $161 million annual operating budget almost three years to craft a facilities policy for community memorials. I hope the Township can act with a greater sense of urgency for Mr. Nash lest he become a victim of the Township’s institutional malaise. In addition, I believe there has been little press on the recent NJDOT-funded construction of the pedestrian sidewalk along the southbound Route 1 near Windsor Green Shopping Center. Question: In the wintertime with the presence of snow and copious amounts of damaging salt, who is responsible for clearing and maintaining this sidewalk? Should more guide rail be installed in this immediate area for pedestrian safety and perhaps oversized highway signage be relocated? Pete Weale Fisher Place, West Windsor People In The News Jiao Wins History Competition W illiam Jiao, a student at Grover Middle School, took the silver medal in Junior Individual Websites at the annual National History Day competition. His project, “The Enigma Machine: The Beginning of Automated Cryptography and the Onset of the Digital Age,” explored Alan Turing’s work as a mathematician and computer scientist. National History Day offers students from grades 6 through 12 the opportunity to engage in real historical research and provides a framework for students to understand the world around them. In New Jersey, more than 3,000 students competed in three regional contests, hosted by Princeton, Rider, and Seton Hall universities. Regional qualifiers competed at the state competition held at William Paterson University in May. From the state contest, students advanced to the Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest held in June at the University of Maryland. Thirteen students from WW-P represented New Jersey at the national contest in eight categories. Their teachers include Debra Cohen, Grover Middle School; Karen Rosnick, Community Middle School; and Joan Ruddiman, High Schools North and South. Other honors include: Sally Jiao, a sophomore at High School South, received the New Jersey Outstanding Affiliates Award. Her documentary, “Music of the Sixties: Soundtrack for a Cultural Revolution,” ranked fourth in the final round of competition. Yinan Zheng, a freshman at High School South, was a finalist in senior individual exhibits with his project, “The Green Revolution: Agricultural Innovations Feed a Starving World, Sparking Uncertain Reform and Contrasting Reactions.” Junior Individual Performance: Miriam Li, Community Middle School, “Alone in a Sea of Millions: Coming of Age in China’s Cultural Revolution.” William Jiao placed second at the National History Day competition. Junior Group Performance: Sara Duane, Caroline Charles, Alexandra Burke, and Sara Gostomski, Community Middle School, “Disaster, Dispute, or Revolution? This is Not Your Average Tea Party.” Senior Individual Documentary: Sally Jiao, High School South. Senior Group Documentary: George Li and Jeffrey Wang, High School South, “Engines of Opportunity: The Steam Revolution Drives Reform in an Industrial World.” Senior Individual Performance: Suntharam Solai, High School North, “The Price for Peace: The Sacrifice of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.” Senior Individual Exhibit: Yinan Zheng, High School South. Senior Group Website: Vishnu Kaimal and Eric He, High School North, “A Derivative of the Cold War: The Soviet-Afghanistan Conflict.” WW’s Huang Opens Consignment Shop K ari Huang, a West Windsor resident for two years, is the owner of When I Grow Up, a consignment shop featuring items for children at 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville. “Shopping has not been easy for me in this neighborhood,” says Huang, who worked in merchandising in the garment industry for many years. “I don’t like to pay full price since I know exactly how much the cost is.” Born and raised in China, Huang was a business management major at Adelphi University. 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Her husband, Yee, was offered the opportunity to run Wang Technology, a growing engineering company located on Washington Road, four years ago. The company provides geotechnical and structural instrumentation and monitoring services to major heavy civil construction projects in New York City including the Second Avenue Subway, LIRR East Side Access, and World Trade Center Transit Hub. The couple lived on Long Island and Yee had to commute from Roslyn, Long Island to Princeton Junction. “After his two years of a 6-hour round trip train ride, we relocated to Princeton Junction,” she says.”Shortly after, I became pregnant with our third baby.” “In 11 years of marriage, Yee and I relocated three times,” Huang says. “Each time we moved to a new house, we had a baby. This is it. No more moving for us. We are here to stay. “With three kids I also found it’s more and more difficult to continue to pursue my career in the city and have quality time with the kids,” says Huang. “It was an extreme difficult decision for me to park my career and stay home to be a full time mom. The process took me a whole year to gradually reduce my work load and transition myself into the new role.” Huang found the only shortcoming in the area is shopping. “With so many kids in the area and the going green trend — plus my years of industry experience I came up with the idea of a small shop to provide local moms the convenience of shopping and recycling.” The store offers recycled furniture, strollers, toys, clothes, and shoes. “Princeton Junction is a great place to raise children with more open space, less traffic, and a very kids friendly environment,” says Huang. “We have discovered a lot of interesting activities for our children to do and have made many friends. The kids love the schools and teachers.” Spencer will be in Village School and Marcus will start kindergarten at Dutch Neck. Aaliya has several more years before she starts school. Huang plans to be involved with the WW-P district for many years. “I hope in the near future I can do something for the schools, town, or sports league.” The store opened in May. The store buys juniors, children’s, and infant clothing; baby care items and equipment; children’s toys and furniture; and maternity and nursing clothes and supplies. Consignors receive 40 percent of the sale price of their items, and contracts are in effect for 90 days. For information call 609-750-8880 or visit www.whenigrowupconsignment.com. JULY 6, 2012 Ku Attends National Science Camp CHIHLAN “LANA” CHAN • Certified Relocation Specialist Peter Ku, a June graduate of High School South, was selected to represent New Jersey as a delegate to the National Youth Science Camp. He joined top science students from around the world for the four-week leadership program. • NJAR Circle of Excellence since 1993 Gold Level 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010 • Solid Reputation and Proven Track Record Knowledge, Experience, Dedication set me apart from other realtors University of Oklahoma: Viktoria K. Lager of West Windsor is on the dean’s list. Tulane University: Mark H. Stauning of West Windsor is on the dean’s list. A 2008 graduate of Peddie School, he is in the fiveyear architectural masters program and will graduate in 2013. University of Virginia: Elizabeth Engel of West Windsor graduated with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. She graduated from High School South in 2008. Deaths Geraldine Celeste Spears, 92, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida died June 16. Survivors include a son and daughter in law, Richard Gary and Karen Spears of West Windsor. Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, Monroe Children’s Fund, 21 SE 1st Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Carolina McCloskey, a student at Maurice Hawk School, was one of more than 500 children to reach the finish line at the fourth annual Princeton Kids Marathon organized by Princeton HealthCare System. N EW PR IC E In College Plainsboro: $425,000 4 BR, newly renovated, move-in ready, walk to shopping, parks, schools Howard Henry Dalton, 89, of Freehold died June 18. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he lived in West Windsor for 40 years. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a graduate of Rutgers University. Dalton worked in agricultural advertising in New York City and in manufacturing at Hill Refrigeration in Trenton. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Laurie Dalton of Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Scott and Constance Dalton of Hamilton; his sister, Barbara Dalton Aramanda of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; grandchildren, Mary Boecker and her husband, Matthew Boecker of Robbinsville; Edward Dalton of Hamilton; Mark Dalton of Jacksonville, Florida, and Christina Dalton of Hamilton; and great-grandchildren, Addison and Payton Boecker. Donald S. Leeds, 86, of Jackson died June 22. An Army veteran, he served during World War II, was a professor at Wagner College, and was past president of Phi Beta Kappa. Survivors include a brother, Richard Leeds of West Windsor. Donations may be made to Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation, 5151 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 420, Washington, D.C. 20016. Jack McCarthy Jr., 90, a lifelong Princeton resident, died June 22. A graduate of Princeton University, he earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the Army during World War II. A Princeton Borough attorney for 64 years, he was a former chairman of the New Jersey State Commission of Investigation, an agency established to expose organized crime and public corruption. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Katherine Holohan, a Plainsboro native; two sons, Jack and Kevin of Princeton, and five grandchildren. Donations may be made to the John F. McCarthy Jr. Class of 1943 Memorial Fund at Princeton University, Box 5357, Princeton 08543-5357, or to Mount Carmel Guild, 73 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton 08609. Bruce M. Beard Jr., 88, a former West Windsor resident, died in Silver Spring, Maryland, on June 22. Born in Mississippi, he was an advertising executive in New York City during the 1950s and ’60s. He and his wife, Dorothy, published West Windsor-Plainsboro Chronicle from 1973 to 1986. Continued on following page TI LI S PR N EW Flannery O. Miller at the opening reception of her solo exhibit, “Source,” at Mercer Community College’s gallery. Her parents are Tari Pantaleo and Doug Miller of Plainsboro. Flannery, a 2008 graduate of High School South, recently graduated from Alfred University. IC E N G Plainsboro: $499,000 New kitchen, 4 BR, 2 Car garage, full basement. move-in condition. N EW Boston University: Graduates include Samantha D. Peia of West Windsor with a bachelor of science in hospitality administration. Plainsboro graduates include Ashita Gopal, bachelor of science in business administration and management; Emily R. Rudofsky, bachelor of fine art in theater arts design and production; Peter Yi, bachelor of arts in international relations and economics; Maria V. Malinina, bachelor of science in business administration and management; and James C. Ikeda, bachelor of science in social studies education. Dean’s list honorees include West Windsor residents Emily R. Espinosa and Jonathan H. Shedler. Plainsboro residents on the dean’s list include James C. Ikeda, Sara J. Lieber, Sindhura Polubothu, Ioan V. Solomon, John D. Sullivan, Maryanne M. Sutton, and David S. Torres. THE NEWS 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: lanachan888@hotmail.com 44 Princeton Hightstown Rd., Princeton Junction, NJ 08550 7 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 Continued from preceding page Survivors include his daughters and son-in-law, Jane and Jeffrey Davis of Silver Spring, Maryland; Anne of Tampa, Florida; six grandchildren; and one great grandson. Donations may be made to NPR, WAMU 88.5, 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016. William (Bill) Kennedy, 69, of Plainsboro died June 23 at Princeton Medical Center at Plainsboro. He was a member of the Plainsboro Township Zoning Board of Adjustment since 2008. He was born in Schenectady, New York. Kennedy attended Cornell University and graduated from Union College with a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering in June 1969. He worked for Parsons Brinkerhoff from 1966 until his death. He rose through the ranks to vice president and principal professional associate. A tunnel ventilation engineer with professional licenses in New York, Texas, and California, Kennedy worked in Australia, Canada, China, Dubai, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Madeira, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, and Venezuela. A major participant in the development of the subway environment simulation program, accepted as the standard tool for subway design for the last 40 years, Kennedy developed the aerodynamic model and also participated in the development of the fire model, the train performance model, and the computer program for simulating regenerative brak- NOW OFFE R SAT. CLASS ING ES! ing, chopper control, and coasting for electrified transit vehicles. He also developed specialized applications of the SES program for the English Channel Tunnel, the Singapore Underground Road System, the Hong Kong subway, and others. An active member within the engineering industry. He held leadership roles in many professional organizations. Survivors include his parents, Edward and Rae Kennedy; his wife, Patricia Kennedy; his daughters, Kathleen Kennedy and Sheila Miles; his grandchildren, Timothy Miles, James Miles, Edward Dykes, and Victoria Dykes; his son in-law James Dykes; and his cousin Paul Srodoski. Donations may be made to Columbia Engineering Fund, 530 Mudd Building MC 4718, 530 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027. Evelyn J. Matson, 78, of West Windsor died at her home on June 29. She was born in High Bridge. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Chris Altschul of Delaware; sons and daughter-in-law; Theodore Matson Jr. of Southampton, Victor Matson of Easthampton, and Eric and Angel Matson of South Carolina; a brother; Carl Burd of Long Valley; and seven grandchildren. Donations may be made to Califon United Methodist Church, Box 305, Califon 07830. Julie Hein Greener, 46, of West Windsor died at home on June 30. She was raised in Spring Valley and Dix Hills, New York, and graduated from SUNY Binghamton. The family moved from Chappaqua to West Windsor in 2006. SNEAK Survivors include her husband Robert; children Josh, Jeremy, and Alana; parents Sandy and Howard Hein of Monroe; brother and sister-in-law, Barry and Janet; sister and brother-in-law, Mindy and Dan Bass; mother and father in-laws, Sheila and Howard Fine; and nieces and nephews Jesse, Ethan, Zachary, Sophie, Natalie and Adam. Donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/lwr10. John Patrick O’Hara, 79, of West Windsor died July 1 at Acorn Glen Assisted Living Residence in Princeton. Born in Brooklyn, he was raised in Bay Shore, New York. John served in the Air Force as an airman first class from 1951 to 1955. He graduated from both the State University of New York at Farmingdale, and Wagner College, where he received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He was a chemist with Mobil Oil Company and Exxon Mobil. Survivors include his wife Ann; his son John Jr. of Hamilton; and his daughter Deirdre; a granddaughter Erin O’Hara; a brother Joseph of Sayville, New York; and a sister, Mary Catherine McManus of Bluffton, South Carolina. Visiting hours are Friday, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kimble Funeral Home, 1 Hamilton Avenue, Princeton. Funeral services will begin on Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Princeton. Donations may be made to Cathedral High School, 350 East 50th Street, New York, NY 10022. P EEK WW- NEWS MLS 6068029 WEST WINDSOR $698,000 Classic 1910 4BR, 2BA Colonial. Chef's kitchen w/SS Appls., Hrdwd flrs, lavish MBA & custom WIC. 2 car gar. w/loft. 1+ acre w/gardens & patios. Make Every Friday Your Day for the West Windsor-Plainsboro News NE W LY PR IC ED ! MLS 6061883 West Windsor $839,000 Classic colonial, cascading staircase, HW flrs, LR with marble fpl. Kitchen w/granite, center island, brkfast rm to wrap around deck, ingrnd pool. FR w/fpl, skylights, study & more! MLS 6002231 WEST WINDSOR $491,000 Gorgeous end unit TH in beautiful condition. Spacious 2 story entry, formal LR, spacious dining area to kitchen, MBR suite on 1st fl. LY LI ST PR I IN CE G D! MLS 6066039 West Windsor $718,000 Desirable home in Sunrise. Lovely backyard w/inground pool & sauna, patio, deck & outdoor woodburning oven. Remodeled kitchen, breakfast room. Hardwood flrs, remodeled baths. NE W NE W 8 MLS 6074706 MLS 6037774 PLAINSBORO $289,900 Wonderful 2BR TH w/upgraded kitchen, hardwood flrs in LR, DR. Fpl, two spacious BR’s plus loft on 3rd level and storage space. Rear patio offers privacy. PLAINSBORO $549,000 Bright and airy 4BR, 2.5BA Colonial in Ponds End. HW flrs, LR, DR, FR, open kitchen w/brkfst area, lrg deck to yrd & open space, fin bsmt. Look for the print edition in your driveway one week and the E-mail edition in your E-mail in-box the next week. To become a subscriber, E-mail us at: info@wwpinfo.com. Please put ‘Sneak Peek’ in the subject line. JULY 6, 2012 WW Administrator Continued from page 1 from that position with Princeton’s current business administrator, Robert W. Bruschi, who worked with Schmid. Hsueh also discussed her credentials with former Princeton mayor Marvin R. Reed. A full background check was also part of the hiring process. Schmid holds a bachelor’s degree from American University and a master’s degree in public administration from the George Washington University. Geevers says Schmid is an ideal choice because of her professional certifications. In addition to being a certified and registered chief financial officer, Schmid was one of the first licensed purchasing agents in the state, certified by the Department of Community Affairs. “She will bring us another set of eyes to carefully look over the town’s finances. But most of all, I think that she will really be able to communicate well with council,” Geevers said. Geevers served on the selection committee for the new business administrator along with School Board President Hemant Marathe, Planning Board Chairman Marvin Gardner, Andy Lupo of the West Windsor Parking Authority, and Hsueh. Schmid would become the fifth business administrator to serve West Windsor since 2000 and the fourth during Mayor Hsueh’s tenure. Frank Cox was the interim business administrator until May 31, 2001. Barbara Evans, a former township clerk, served as the business administrator from 2001 to January 31, 2004, when she retired. Chris Marion took over as business administrator in 2004 and served for five years before resigning in 2009. Robert Hary, head of West Windsor’s health department since 1989, then took over as the interim administrator and was appointed to the position full-time on September 1, 2009. Hary describes Schmid as a “numbers person with an incredible work ethic.” West Windsor Police Chief Joe Pica is filling in as business administrator between July 1 and July 9. Hsueh says in the meantime, he will be available to cover duties handled by a business administrator, particularly interaction with the public. Hsueh believes many West Windsor Republicans have done with their comments on the Grover farm and other issues at recent council meetings. At his final Council meeting, Business Administrator Robert Hary informed Council that amending the town’s traffic and parking regulation had been discussed since the 1990s as residents complained about speeding cars on Village Road. The unofficial speed limit change pre-dates Mayor Hsueh’s time in town government, as he explained in an interview. “The 50-mile-an-hour limit was set a long time back, when both sides of Village Road had mostly farmland and no houses. The mayor who took over in 1993 (Tom Frascella) decided to change it because of some new houses there. But he did so without going through the state process — he directly ordered that the sign be replaced by 45. Now I understand that it’s not legal; the police cannot enforce that speed limit,” Hsueh said. Citing the potential for legal ramifications, Mayor Hsueh says the township is obligated to follow the state Department of Transportation regulations to change the speed along Village Road (from 50). He says a case where Hamilton Township decided to add stop signs served as a wake-up call to other municipalities. “If you allow local government to make decisions without following state law, there will be stop signs everywhere,” Hsueh said. The mayor says courts would not support any regulations other than state law, so a change to 40 would not be just at the request of people in the neighborhood. “Without DOT approval we may face liability after any kind of accidents or court cases,” Hsueh said. Maher notes that the consultant’s report concluded that the minimum -- not maximum -- speed limit should be 40. “Eight-five percent of traffic goes through there at 42 to 48 miles per hour. Every single thing suggests that 45 is the right speed,” he said. Maher thinks Hsueh is misleading the Council and the public on this issue and politicizing it. “Mayor Hsueh seems to think that if we don’t lower it to 40 we’re not abiding by the state’s laws. That’s certainly not the case. He makes it Continued on following page Maher Puts Brakes on Speed Change A t its Monday, June 25, meeting, West Windsor Council stopped short of introducing an ordinance to change the posted speed limit on Village Road from 45 miles per hour to 40. The administration had planned to hold a public hearing at the July 9 council meeting. On June 25 Councilman George Borek made a motion to introduce the ordinance, but nobody on Council would second the motion. The next day, Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh said he was shocked that the ordinance was not introduced. Hsueh said in his 20 years in government it is the first time he can recall seeing an elected local official stand up for keeping a higher speed limit on a much-traveled road. That comment was reserved for Councilman Bryan Maher, who at the Council meeting made a strong argument against lowering the speed limit to 40. Hsueh feels that Maher is arguing just to publicly oppose him on any issue, just as 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) Also located at: Also located at: 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 2083 Klockner Road, Hamilton Square, NJ 08690 609-588-4999 609-588-4999 www.plainsborofootandankle.com Who Will Pay For Chopper Lessons? W est Windsor Township and its Police Benevolent Association continue to haggle over the costs of classes taken by officers in 2011. The issue first came up during budget discussions in March as Councilman Bryan Maher and Council Vice President Linda Geevers expressed outrage over $23,000 in helicopter lessons that the township was required to pay (WW-P News, March 30). Of that amount, $15,000 was allocated last year. The township maintains its position against paying the additional $8,000 due because, it argues, helicopter lessons are not relevant to police duties (West Windsor does not have or intend to have helicopters). Attorney Michael Herbert and Business Administrator Robert Hary both warned Council that the fight could be lost in arbitration. Police Chief Joe Pica says the issue is under review and will either be settled through arbitration or litigation. Since March the PBA contract has been amended to reimburse officers only for courses related to their profession, such as classes leading to a degree in police science, police administration, public safety, or criminal justice. The rule applies to all courses going forward, not to be put in effect retroactively. The old PBA contract stated that any course taken at an accredited institution that could be used for credit towards associates, bachelors or masters degree programs “should be automatically approved for 100 percent reimbursement” by the township. Maher and Geevers pointed out an example where a West Windsor officer took classes in “China in the 21st Century” at UPenn. Course fees came to a total of $12,000. Maher has used this as one more example of inflated costs approved by West Windsor’s government for which he says taxpayers bear heavy burdens. — Rikki N. Massand THE NEWS NEW LISTINGS 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: Radha.Cheerath@cbmoves.com Cell: 609-577-6664 Direct: 609-750-4118 Office: 609-799-8181 x208 724 Ridge Road, So. Brunswick Offered at $669,000 158 Susan Ct, So. 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But when asked to reflect on his time in town, Hary doesn’t dwell on the many negative newspaper articles that the Council and administration have been part of. “What makes West Windsor unique from other municipalities is that the township has assets, resources, and subtle strengths that other towns just can’t dream of, and it’s not only the train station. It’s the school system and the facilities, and then it’s the intangibles present in the community,” he said. Hary received a commemorative seal of the township for his dedication and service as a municipal employee at the West Windsor Council meeting on Monday, June 25. Hary’s retirement from township service was official July 1. His farewell party was held at the Cranbury Golf Club the following day, and after the party, he took some time to reflect on working in the township for over 23 years — the past three as the town’s top executive. West Windsor’s recreation programs, Hary said, are among the Speed Limit Change? Continued from preceding page seem that Council made a decision against abiding by state rules or a state law,” Maher said. He fired back at Hsueh over an apparent spin on the issue. “I think the mayor has some nerve pointing the finger at us and accusing us of anything. I resent the mayor acting like this Council (and me) are out of line and in noncompliance with the state. He has been mayor for 11 years and during that entire time the posted speed limit of 45 miles an hour has been non-compliant with the state that says it should be 50. For 11 years as the mayor he’s allowed this to go on — and it’s been in non-compliance since 1993,” Maher said. According to the DOT, Village Road is a regulated as a 50 mile-anhour road. Police Chief Joe Pica says police enforcement of the speed limit typically involves some leeway. Cars in a 40-milean-hour zone might go up to 48 miles per hour without giving them a ticket. But Pica doesn’t not want to encourage cars to travel up to 50 or faster along Village Road. Maher said that if Chief Pica were to present a report to Council suggesting a speed limit change, he would likely support it. Pica’s priority is community safety, which can only be abetted with a lower speed limit. “I think it’s always better to have a lower speed limit. The lower the speed limit the better, unless you’re on a major highway. Personally I think 40 would be better than 45, but we’ve lived with the 45 for over 15 years without any major incidents, so I don’t think 40 or 45 would make much difference,” the chief said. Said Maher: “My view is that we should just keep it at 45 as it is and pass an ordinance to abide by whatever the state regulation requires for dotting the I’s and crossing the t’s. By doing that we’ll solve the problem,” Maher says. At the Council meeting Maher best in the state, and strong youth sports have made West Windsor a great place to raise a family. “In soccer, baseball, football, and lacrosse — those programs are really well organized and well done, and I think the parks are better than most municipalities,” Hary said. Hary thinks people may overlook West Windsor as a serviceoriented community. Among other things, the township offers residents monthly brush pick-up, leaf pick-up, and snow removal service. Hary says the culture of a service-oriented community extends to every branch of township operations. “Even the West Windsor Police Department — they don’t just enforce the law, they go out of their way to help people,” Hary said. He remembered a midwinter “eightdegree day” 15 years ago when he locked his keys in his car. A West Windsor police officer helped Hary get the doors opened. For Hary, West Windsor’s residents are another difference maker. “Many of the residents are very talented, obviously, based upon the types of homes they have been able to afford here,” he said. As business administrator, Hary answered inquiries from residents on a weekly basis and at Council argued against the speed limit change for two main reasons. First, he’s critical of the traffic study submitted by Bordentown-based Remington, Vernick, and Arango, as its report was provided with Council’s packet on the June 25 agenda. Maher said “the study was garbage.” “The report was a joke. It has no details of the number of accidents, deer-hits, or kids who play in the area. If we spent more than $100 for this study, it was way too much,” Maher said. Hsueh disagrees, saying the traffic study was credible work done by one of the township’s reg- ‘The mayor has some nerve pointing the finger at us and accusing us of anything. I resent the mayor acting like this Council (and me) are out of line.’ ular engineering consulting firms. “It was a properly-done statistical analysis. How could that be garbage?” Hsueh asked. Mayor Hsueh says the study was actually requested by Councilwoman Linda Geevers after a fatal accident occurred on Village Road in 2009, when Council (including Borek and Geevers) commissioned the traffic consulting firm to do a study. Results came to the township this year suggesting that the lowest that the speed limit could be set at, according to state regulations, would be 40 miles an hour. After the June 25 meeting Maher obtained a copy of the 2009 fatality’s police report from Chief Pica. He learned that the 22-year-old male driving a Chevy Camaro who was killed in the crash was not wearing his seatbelt. “One accident like that should not change the driving habits of the thousands of people a day who drive that road — I’m sorry but if we did that there was an accident somewhere we’d all be driving 20 miles an hour on every road,” he meetings, which has left him with a distinct (yet positive) impression. “When you see people at Council meetings coming out to discuss things such as budgets or complaints, it’s really just a handful of people, and mostly all the same people who come. That is always a signal to me that for the most part, people are happy with what they have in this town,” Hary said. Hary had close-up views of West Windsor’s last two major election years — 2009 and 2011. He came away with the perception that while residents may “read something in the paper occasionally,” they tend to keep town politics separate from their everyday lives. H e added that this could be because people are generally busier than they used to be. “It’s not like when I was a kid growing up. In today’s America, people do not just work 9 to 5. More of their time is consumed by work. Families are busy shuttling kids to practices, events, and cultural activities,” he said. Hary anticipates more political interest from the community as the mayoral election of November, 2013, approaches. “With West Windsor’s form of government, it is a very important, powerful seat, so things tend to get more ramped said. Maher spoke to Pica about the incident on Monday, July 2, and Pica confirmed that speeding was not the cause of that crash. In an interview, Chief Pica acknowledged the premise that Maher has based his opposition on — car accidents along Village Road do not warrant a reduction of the speed limit down to 40 miles per hour. He says that around 20 accidents a year occur along Village Road and most of them involve deer, not a vehicle’s speed, as a main cause. “He asked me if there was any compelling or overwhelming public safety reasons why the speed limit should be 40, and I said no. But generally speaking, residents in our town want the lowest speed possible that they can get in their neighborhood,” the chief said. Maher challenged members of Council and others in attendance on June 25 to drive down Village Road at 45 miles per hour, saying that it was not a fast speed for that stretch. Maher then called the proposed change a case of “heavy-handed big government” and an example of government creating a problem where there is none. “If we have a problem with people speeding in the area, send a couple of police officers there during rush hours like they do to control speeding along Penn Lyle Road (where Maher lives) and other areas,” he said. Borek, who before making the motion said “one fatality is one too many,” agreed with Maher on government intruding into certain areas of township life. But he remains for a lower speed limit. “Let’s lower it and see how it works. If it’s working, fine. If it’s not working and it creates a dilemma where traffic gets backed up, we will see.” For the mayor, although one issue on one road may seem small, a disturbing outcome would be West Windsor sending a message to the Department of Transportation, the state, and the county that the township cannot be worked with. “We didn’t used to get support from the state and county, and elected offi- JULY 6, 2012 Robert Hary, near right. was thanked by Council President Kamal Khanna and Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh for his 23 years of service. up going into a mayoral election.” In Hary’s time, 1989 to present, he says West Windsor “grew up.” “We had our huge growth in the 1980s and ‘90s, and since then we have continued to see municipal growth but not at the exponential rate we saw during those decades. But there’s still some very important parcels of land that need to be developed,” Hary said. One example would be the American Cyanamid property, which Hary said needs to be redeveloped. Also the train station/Intercap development site and “what Sarnoff does” with its properties would leave room for more potential to be realized. “Those are the three frontiers left in this township, along with some isolated lots. That will allow for some form of controlled growth,” he said. But Hary says even though West Windsor is a suburban community, it feels more rural because of the township’s 50 percent open space. One additional part of the town’s development would take THE NEWS Summer Special $99/Month New Students Only place just where Hary worked on a daily basis — the municipal complex at 271 Clarksville Road. Hary had been in charge of reporting the status of Mayor Hsueh’s vision for the municipal building, which will be supported by West Windsor’s liquor licenses revenues, as was outlined at council meetings earlier this year (WW-P News, March 2). Hary said that the present conditions of some offices — magnified by the intense heat so far this summer — is not suitable for township employees. “Something needs to be done here. We have people working in a trailer and in spaces that are not adequate for our needs. A discussion with the postal service about using part of the post office facility has been started, but a plan has not been finalized,” he said. At the time of his retirement, Hary was serving both as business administrator and head of West Windsor’s health department. His successors appear to be in place. In spring Hary announced that Jill Swanson, West Windsor’s manager of environmental health services, had received her state certification and a master’s of public health degree. Swanson will take up the post that Hary is going to miss tmost. “My career was spent in public health up until the last three years. I’d like to continue contributing to public health in some way in my retirement,” he said. Hary says Swanson has a great deal of experience to draw from her five years in West Windsor and spending 27 years in public health. “She’s already well respected throughout the state,” he said. Please Join Dr Ron Suzuki and Suzuki Medical Associates in Welcoming cials usually try to do their best here and they don’t pay so much attention to what goes on in Trenton. I’ve changed that in my 11 years as mayor — we had to come a long way to say we have a very good relationship with the state and Mercer County. But all of a sudden, a lot of things we are doing now are hurting that,” Hsueh said. According to Hsueh, the cost of implementing the speed limit change would have been $3,500. A lso at its Monday, June 25, meeting: — Council voted to reappoint Mary Siobhan Brennan Esq. as West Windsor’s municipal judge for a three-year term. — Council approved a recommendation from the administration to set the municipal sewer rent rate at $3.78 per hundred cubic feet of billing flow — Council approved the insertion of $4,209.12 from the alcohol education, rehabilitation, and enforcement grant into the 2012 municipal budget. — To accommodate reconstruction of the Old Trenton Road Bridge crossing Assunpink Creek in Edinburg, Council authorized the township’s final application to the NJDEP Green Acres program, asking for removal of green acres restrictions. Hary clarified this as a Mercer County project. — Council approved a performance guarantee agreement for land development between the township and New Cingular Wireless, PCS, (AT&T). — Council approved a developer’s agreement for 113 Cranbury Road between West Windsor Township and Robert Carey White, trustee under the revocable trust of Robert Carey White. — Council authorized a contract with DM Medical Billings for the period through June 30, 2013. Two resolutions were also adopted. First, Council authorized the refund of $28,208.69 in property tax overpayments. Council approved a resolution appointing Susan Roy to the Board of Assessors for the Heatherfield Development. Solar Moves Ahead C onstruction is scheduled to start in mid-July on a solar farm at Mercer County Community College, but opposition continues to generate some heat of its own. The Monday, June 25, Council meeting and work session, which ran late into the night, essentially became a brainstorming meeting in which Council, township officials and residents considered ways to appeal to the powers that preside over the project. Township Attorney Michael W. Herbert was given instructions to draft a letter to several state agencies on behalf of Council and the administration, though as of Monday, July 2, the letter had not been sent. The 45-acre solar farm will border residences along South Post Road and Old Trenton Road, and residents are concerned that the facility will be too close to their homes. The property closest to the proposed solar farm, owned by Marek Dziekonski (WW-P News, June 8), will be just 75 feet away, according to the latest information — far closer than originally stated. Unhappy residents expressed themselves through lawn signs put up near the college ahead of Freedom Fest, which drew a large crowd to nearby Mercer County Park on Saturday, June 30. The most vocal opponents remain Council Vice President Linda Geevers, Councilman Bryan Maher, and residents of South Post Road including Carol Wake (see letter page 5), Janet Mariano, Teresa Lourenco, and Marilyn Mangone-Stoddard. Each woman spoke at the Council meeting to update the public about the latest round of communications with the Mercer County Improvement Authority, MCCC officials, and representatives from West Windsor, including Township Landscape Architect Dan Dobromilsky and Director of Community Development Pat Ward. Mangone-Stoddard said not only have the distances changed, but the project’s finances have as well, and she called the public statements of Steven Goodbody of SunLight General (WW-P News, June 7) into question. “As of the May 31 meeting you cannot call facts, facts. Mr. Goodbody’s latest presentation was full of changing facts,” she said. John Church of 11 Princeton Place summarized the issue as saying it was as simple as MCCC’s presence in West Windsor. “You can do stuff on your property, but you can’t harm your neighbors. Here it’s a question of harming your neighbors. When they create possible drainage issues, water pollution issues and visual pollution issues, it seriously affects the neighbors along South Post Road,” he said. Church added that because West Windsor provides police and fire services to Mercer County Community College, “we have skin in this game. What MCCC does hinges directly on us and our responsibilities,” he said. Later, during Council’s work session, Herbert said that any “stay of execution” to hold up the project would be the decision of MCCC and not the MCIA or County Executive Brian Hughes, as Councilman Maher had suggested. 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Herbert and Maher asked residents to compile data with all the 11 Schalks Crossing Road Plainsboro, NJ 08536 SPA TREATMENT IN YOUR HOME BY FULL SERVICE PRINCETON AREA’S MOST RESPECTED MASTER GROOMER Highest Level of Comfort and Individual Attention for Your Dog or Cat princetongrooming.com 609-658-6164 11 12 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 Plainsboro News: Resident Speaks Up for Falun Dafa S Joyful Disciples Living the Faith SUMMER WORSHIP SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 9:30AM Newcomers always welcome. aA Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) Pastor Carl Joecks 177 Princeton Hightstown Road • Princeton Junction 08550 609.799.1753 • www.popnj.org by Rikki N. Massand ri Ram wants the community of Plainsboro to be aware of the persecution, attacks and hate crimes that he says have occurred against practitioners of Falun Dafa meditation. Ram, a resident of Quail Ridge Drive, spoke during public comments at the June 27 Plainsboro Township Committee meeting, on the occasion of reports of harassment of Falun Dafa practitioners in San Francisco in June. Falun Dafa is also known as Falun Gong. Ram distributed pamphlets to members of the township committee and spoke briefly about his meditation group’s meetings, held every Sunday morning from 7 to 9 a.m. in a field at the intersection of Clarksville Road and Route 571, across from High School South in West Windsor. Ram, who has lived in Plainsboro for the past 10 months while working for Dow Jones, submitted reports and documents to the township committee and asked for its help in the form of a resolution condemning the persecution that has occurred against this group. Deputy Mayor Neil Lewis, acting as mayor in the absence of Mayor Peter Cantu, accepted the materials from Ram and said he recalled a similar request by followers of Falun Dafa who attended a committee meeting two or three years ago. The committee did not take any action on it at the time. Ram told the township committee that people with connections to China’s Communist Party are the Continued from preceding page changes to the project that have been made, condense that into a one-page document and submit that to Council by the next business day. One week later Herbert drafted a letter from West Windsor’s council and administration to multiple state agencies, County Executive Brian Hughes, the MCIA, and the state DOE. prime suspects in the San Francisco attack. He also brought up an incident that occurred in Flushing, Queens, last year. Another person who is involved with Falun Dafa meditation attended the meeting with Ram, but that person chose to remain anonymous. Also at the June 27 committee meeting, ABC (alcoholic beverage consumption) licenses were renewed for the Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center, the Westin Princeton Hotel, and Tre Piani restaurant. The licenses are in effect from July 1 of this year to June 30 of next year. At the Wednesday, July 11, committee meeting, a hearing will be held on an ordinance amending the township’s salary and wage plan, including the salary of the police chief/director of public safety (held by Guy Armour). For 2012, the amended full-time salary would be $140,558. In 2013, it would increase to $143,369. Another hearing scheduled for July 11 pertains to a 2012 bond ordinance to implement the capital budget items in the 2012 budget. The Township Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the municipal courtroom. Resolutions on the agenda for July 11 include the following: — The refund of recreation fees for three campers and a refund of two canceled applications for summer camp run by the township. — Accepting performance bond and inspection fees for Princeton Fitness and Wellness, which Shee- han said is planning to open later this year. — The release of developer review fees for Mary L. Alden, a property owner on Perrine Road. — The release of developer review and inspection fees for BMR, One Research Way. — The release of inspection and performance guarantee fees for Krek Construction Corp. and Brickman Group. — The release of cash performance bond for DSK Woods. - Authorization of “E-waste subsidy” with Middlesex County, allowing the township to recycle electronics. - Approval of the Opticon traffic signal pre-emption control for the intersection of Scudders Mill Road and Dey Road. - Allocation of state funds for the following: child passenger safety, $4,000; aggressive driver regulation, $6,000; alcohol education, rehabilitation, and enforcement, $4,000; and the Click It or Ticket campaign, $4,000. In other news, Township Committee member Ed Yates announced that once Mayor Cantu returns from his trip to Maine, two Alternate I two-year appointments will be finalized: one to Plainsboro’s Planning Board and another to the Zoning Board. Administrator Robert Sheehan said furniture was delivered for the new recreation center. Landscaping work began outside the facility on June 28. Sheehan also said alarm connections have yet to be completed. Climate Change “The intent is to prioritize the tasks based on the cost-benefit analysis. We will choose selected tasks and roll those into the climate action plan,” Hornsby said. Hornsby hopes to present a draft climate action plan to Council for approval by the end of the year. If the plan is adopted, Hornsby sees the potential for widespread duplication. “Other municipalities can use this process to lower their greenhouse gas emissions as well,” he says. To follow up on its Sustainable Jersey silver-level certification, the environmental commission has aspirations for West Windsor to make eco-conscious history again. Hornsby brought up a new state law that allows for retrofitting buildings, replacing lighting, HVAC controls, and insulation without up-front costs. “The value proposition is, you do an investment-grade audit and then pay for these upgrades using utility savings over time. That is laid out in our finance notice, and our proposal to the State of New Jersey was to pilot this new law, Hornsby said. C limate change may be a global issue, but Michael Hornsby, chairman of the West Windsor Environmental Commission, thinks solutions can begin at the municipal level. The commission is preparing a climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the township, and at the June 25 Council meeting, Hornsby invited the mayor, council, business owners and the public at large to help the commission frame a plan and set priorities. “The way we do that is looking at all the emissions around West Windsor and developing a plan, a schedule, and a means to track those emissions reductions over time,” he said. The next meeting of the Environmental Commission will be held in the municipal building, Room C, on Thursday, July 12, at 8 p.m. Hornsby said the action plan will be consistent with state goals concerning greenhouse gas reduction. Last year, the environmental commission won a $25,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey to help develop the climate action plan. Hornsby said the environmental commission started out by identifying West Windsor’s carbon footprint: a measure of all carbon emissions currently in the township, both from community activities and municipal operations. Now, they want to develop a series of tasks the community can undertake to reduce those emissions over time. At the meeting, Hornsby introduced New Jersey Architect of the Year Jason Kliwinski, of the Spiezle Architecture group, a consultant hired to help with the financial planning of the action plan. Police To Re-Align T he structure of the West Windsor Police Department would change slightly if a recent ordinance introduced by Council is adopted. The ordinance, introduced at the June 25 Council meeting, would amend the police division section of the township code. Council President Kamal Khanna said the proposed change would see the department go from seven sergeants and 35 police officers to eight sergeants and 34 officers. A public hearing will be held at the Monday, Continued on page 14 JULY 6, 2012 THE NEWS 13 WWP-North & South Stars Lead West to Win O n a team loaded with nine players from West Windsor-Plainsboro, West defeated East, 16-6, in the 16th annual Sunshine Classic all-star football game June 28 at the College of New Jersey. The victorious team included one player from North and eight from South. It was West’s first victory in five years in the summer game, which benefits the Mercer County chapter of the Sunshine Foundation. The News captured images of all WW-P players except outside linebacker/defensive end Tim Crew from High School South. PHOTOS BY SUZETTE J. LUCAS At left, offensive lineman Robert Baxter (South) clears the way for his quarterback. Above, from the left: Quarterback Chris Evans (South), dropping back for a pass; defensive back Ryan Richards (South); and tight end Marty Flatley (South), who caught a touchdown pass in the game. Offensive lineman Jack Cunningham (South), at right, blocks an East defender. Fullback Austin Gioseffi of High School South. Linebacker Chris Jones (South) goes for an ankle tackle. Baseball, Softball Heading to Tournaments I by Rikki N. Massand n American Legion baseball, West Windsor-Plainsboro is making noise with a record of 9-3 heading into weekend play at Bordentown on Friday, July 6 at 5:45 p.m. and against Hightstown on Saturday, July 7, at 11 a.m. WW-P’s Legion team consists of standouts up to 19 years old who decided to become true “Boys of Summer,” playing a 22-game schedule with five teams making the district playoffs in the last week of July. Don Hutchinson, West Windsor-Plainsboro manager for 12 years, said that the team has gotten off to its 10-3 start thanks in part to right-handed pitcher Chris Campbell, a 2012 graduate of South who began with three straight pitching wins. Campbell also earned a save in West Windsor’s 5-3 win over Hopewell on June 26, as the team avenged an earlier defeat. Campbell has also played first base this season as Hutchinson often uses the position for pitchers to conserve their arms and prevent injuries. “Chris started playing first base for us last year, and he did really well. This year he had an injury carried over from the high school season, and that allowed him to swing a bat and ease himself into the lineup. At first base, you don’t have to worry about making stressful throws,” he said. Another South graduate, Ben Ruta, is WW-P’s shortstop and number three hitter — he will play baseball at Wagner College in the fall. Hutchinson said Ruta has mastered shortstop, “one of the more difficult positions.” Ruta, who played on South’s varsity baseball team for three years, is also the best hitter in the lineup. Ruta played Legion baseball after his sophomore year but played travel baseball last year. From High School North, the Knights’ leading hitter in 2012, Casey Litwack, plays right field and bats fourth for the Legion team. Hutchinson said in addition to his baseball ability, Litwack is an excellent ice hockey player who will be continuing athletics in college. At North Litwack played center field, but for the Legion team he moved to right so that Joe Jensen could take the center field spot. Jensen is one of two 19-year-olds who went to college but decided to come back to play Legion baseball this year. Brendan O’Leary, who played his high school baseball at Notre Dame, plays left field. Hutchinson said the trio provides leadership and helps the team have “a really solid and strong outfield on defense.” Newcomers to the team this season include Mike Mazzeo, who played shortstop for North and third base for the Legion team, and Jeff Paskewitz, a left-handed pitcher who played some first base, similar to Campbell. Paskewitz will be a senior at South in the fall. “Jeff’s playing Legion ball for the first time, and he’s made a major contribution to the team, even though he broke his thumb when he got hit by a line drive in the Allentown game,” Hutchinson said. Two 15-year-olds who also play on Babe Ruth teams have made their debuts with the Legion squad this year: Sean O’Brien, a righthanded pitcher from South, and Christian Waters, another right- hander who Hutchinson says had a really good year for North. Hutchinson says the toughest competition in American Legion each year usually comes from Hamilton or Bordentown. But this year’s team gives him confidence. That confidence was rewarded July 3, when Hutchinson’s squad fought back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat North Hamilton, 3-2. Waters pitched well for WW-P, but reliver Ryan Dontas got credit for the win as WW-P tied the game in the top of the fifth inning and went ahead in the sixth on a fielder’s choice after singles by Joe Bensky and Campbell. During a marquee game against Ewing at Waterfront Park on July 2, WW-P fell behind by seven runs in the second inning but battled back with six runs in the bottom half of the inning. WW-P eventually lost to Ewing, 10-7. Just as the decision to play during summer months proves, the players’ dedication to the game never ends. WW Little League R yan Strype’s two home runs and six RBIs were the keys to West Windsor’s 7-1 victory over Sunnybrae in the Little League District 12 tournament. David Philbin pitched for the win in the June 24 game at RJ Ward Field in West Windsor. The victory meant the team advanced to face Bordentown. WW Softball W est Windsor made it to the title game of the District 12 Little League 12-year-old tournament, losing the championship game 11-1 to Robbinsville on June 27. West Windsor scored its only run on a single by Jackie Markisz. Julia Revock’s pitching led the Offensive lineman Frank DeMilt (South). West Windsor 11s to a 14-2 victory over New Egypt-Bordentown June 20 in an elimination game. Manager Harlan Greenman awarded Revock a game ball for her 13-strikeout performance. CYO Basketball I n the 14-team Mercer County Boys’ Basketball League West Windsor-Plainsboro South, led by head coach Bob Schurtz, was one of the two best teams in the league last year along with Colonial Valley Conference rival Notre Dame. Four games are played most Monday and Wednesday nights at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. at WW-P South through the regular season ending July 18. The championship is July 25. WWP-S plays Westampton Tech at 6 p.m. on July 9, Princeton Day at 6 p.m. on July 11 and Notre Dame at 9 p.m. on July 11. WWPN plays Delran at 8 p.m on July 9. 14 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH AWARDS Need Photos? Photographs from the awards ceremonies are available to family and friends by contacting the photographer, Mark Czajkowski, by E-mail at markcz1@verizon.net. Among the WW-P Service Award recipients were Shannon MacKay, front left, Kelsey Daniels, and Varsha Sundararaman; and Ryan McGovern, back left, Ben Ruta, Caroline Kellner, Divya Ramesh, Lucy Pei, Peter Ku, and Alana Bhatla. More award winners will be featured in upcoming issues of the WW-P News. Brandon Chu won the Walker-Carp Scholarship. Karen Delk, left, presented Ayanna Gill the African American Parent Group Scholarship. The Plainsboro Family Physicians Scholarship went to Alice Eltvedt. Sahana Jayaraman won the Mary McGuire Memorial Scholarship. The Michael P. Carr Scholarship was awarded to Emily Carlson, center, by Pragna Mehta, left, and Wijay Mucchal. Police Continued from page 12 July 9, Council meeting. Addressing Council on Monday, June 11, Police Chief Joe Pica spoke about the need for change as an administrative sergeant retired from the force on May 1. Pica says in an effort to limit liability, the department needs to create (and budget for) another sergeant position — without hiring an additional officer to the force. The move is essentially a title change and pay raise for one of West Windsor’s senior officers. “On the midnight shift, we have a sergeant in charge, and they are very capable of providing leadership. But as with any job, they take vacations, have sick time, go for training and are given special assignments. That leaves the night shift without a sergeant present,” Pica said. The chief says this would eventually save the township money although the sergeant ranks would carry a $11,000 raise. West Windsor now has a young police force due to retirements. With the cur- rent setup, officers with only two or three years on the job are left in charge of others and paid a stipend. “When you pay a 15-year veteran a stipend, you’re okay with that. But when you’re paying a stipend to a guy who’s on the job three years, a) he doesn’t really want to be in charge; b) he’s not ready to be in charge; c) you’re putting him in a situation where he’d need to make challenging decisions at 2 or 3 a.m. I think you have the potential for errors,” Pica said. “I’m not comfortable with that, and I feel we are opening ourselves up to some kind of civil litigation if, in fact, something goes wrong.” Pica said the department researched different ways of filling the void, but most ideas would cost more money than he felt the township should spend. His suggestion to Council was to move the administrative sergeant duty to the patrol unit and have another sergeant spot cover “the other half.” Councilman Bryan Maher offered some support for the chief’s recommendation, but he asked Pica to “show him the math.” Pica promised to deliver salary and wage calculations for review. Ryan Dontas received the Pirate Pride and Spirit Award. Shea Hutchinson, left, awarded Amy Lee the Varsity Cheerleading Scholarship. Andrew Koontz presented the Mercer County Freeholders Scholarship to Karen Aguirre. WW-PAdministrators Continued from page 1 the cost of medical and prescription health insurance premiums. Johnson commented on a popular sentiment he has heard from community members regarding teacher and administrator pay. “In the nine years I’ve been on the board, members of the public have said that we really need to attack administrative costs and we need to reduce administrators,” he said. But he disagreed with that notion, saying it was unfortunate that over the last few years WW-P has seen a reduction in administrators. He says the district has been fortunate that its remaining administrators have stepped up their efforts when called upon. “One example is the implementation of this HIB — a mandate that was extremely well-intentioned and necessary — but it gets thrust on the administration, which is constantly taxed with fewer resources and more demands. I think in particular (WW-P’s director of guidance) Lee McDonald should Yui Kitamura was presented the West Windsor Lions Scholarship by Ron Slinn. Nicole Crossey received the Linda Greenstein 14th Legislative District Public Service Award. be commended for the energy, integrity, and professionalism with which he took on the role of district anti-bullying coordinator, as just an additional duty,” Johnson said. Johnson says McDonald’s work is representative of the contribution administrators make to West Windsor-Plainsboro. He also recognized WW-P’s administrators, including Special Assistant for Labor Relations Russell Schumacher, who attended the June 26 board meeting, and Denise Mengani, principal of Maurice Hawk Elementary School, who also serves as president of the WW-P Administrators’ Association. Bullying H arassment, intimidation, and bullying — now referred to as HIB — spiked in February and March in the West WindsorPlainsboro School District, and dropped off dramatically in April and May, according to a report by district director of guidance Lee McDonald. McDonald presented the report on trends and cases of HIB to the school board Tuesday, June 26, at the end of the first year in which Governor Christie’s anti-bullying laws were in effect. McDonald attributed the lateyear decline in HIB to the heavy testing period students face in the spring with NJASK and other standardized tests, which he says “limited the opportunities for student contact.” Among students in grades Kindergarten through five, boys were much more likely than girls to be involved as both offenders and victims. In cases that were investigated, 22 of 27 offenders were male. Among victims, 10 of 13 were males, and McDonald said that a lot of boy-on-boy bullying was going on. But overall, in the lower grades, only four cases were confirmed to be incidents of HIB. McDonald pointed to data showing HIB incidents by location. For lower grades, the cafeteria, bus, and playground were the three most likely places for incidents to occur. McDonald says this is likely because each of those environments are the least structured. McDonald said “without a doubt, WW-P’s middle schools were the hot spot” for HIB cases. JULY 6, 2012 THE NEWS 15 HIGH SCHOOL NORTH AWARDS Recipients of high honors include Pooja Kapadia, front left, Melissa Bergman, Marissa Guo, Audrey Dong, and Molly Fisch-Friedman; and — in the back row — An Le, left, Ann Lee, Jennifer Ibanez, Sheena Desai, and Eric Gan. Kevin Mackenzie presented Chloe Spetalnick the Diana Rochford Memorial Scholarship. Akosua Tuffuor, left, and Alberta Onyuka, right, received the African American Parent Support Group Scholarship from Joy Bailey Horton. The Jack Rutledge MemorialScholarship was presented by Kelly Reymann, left, Eveylen Rutledge, center, and Stacey Belton, right, to Megan Cloyes, second from left, and Erin Bonafede. The Student Council Barbara Masonis Scholarship was presented by Carl Romero, left, and Donna Ritz, right, to Angelie Patel and Vikram Kesavabhotla. There were 28 total HIB investigations at the middle school level (grades 6 through 8), and 17 were confirmed to be incidents of HIB. One in four HIB cases at the middle school level occur on the school bus. Ten of 44 students that were identified as HIB offenders were special education students. “As many of us know, middle school is a difficult time where students are starting to get autonomy and their own voice. At the same time students don’t always have maturity and a filter. That’s always an area of concern for us,” he said. Thirty of 44 HIB offenders in middle school cases were male. But McDonald says it’s important to note that “we were starting to see more females involved” in HIB cases; 18 middle school victims investigated were male and 13 were female. Thirty HIB offenders at the middle school level were male, 14 were female. In high schools, between January and June of this year, nine of ten victims in HIB cases were female, and nine of ten victims were Caucasian. Four of the ten cases involved a special education student being the victim. McDonald said Stacey Serafin, left, presented Estafani Sosa the Huntington Learning Scholarship. Lee Riley presented the United Moms Scholarship to Sarah Bush. The WW-P Coaches Association Summer Camp Scholarship was presented by former baseball coach Bob Boyce, center, to Christina LiPuma and Jason Foster. Richard Abrams, left, and Gloria Hutchinson presented the Century 21 Rich Abrams & Associates Scholarship to Matthew Chin. that the number of cases may be lower at the high school level because “students are well aware of the law and what it entails.” McDonald says patterns observed in WW-P in 2011-’12, such as males being offenders, HIB occurring during unstructured activities, and the continuation of HIB through text messaging, Facebook, and online forums all “mirror the national trends going on.” In all grades, 50 cases were investigated. Forty-two percent were found not to be incidents of HIB, falling into two categories: HIB non actionable, meaning that a student engaged in behavior that may be considered inappropriate, rude, disrespectful, or unkind, but the behavior does not violate school HIB guidelines; or non-HIB, where a student did not engage in any behavior meeting the definition of HIB, and they are cleared of any actionable offense. McDonald said WW-P’s newest anti-bullying effort includes guidance curriculum having an increased focus on character development, communications skills, and friendship. Principal’s Message Continued from page 1 your way, if you worry that every project you undertake must be perfectly executed, or you will consider yourself a failure. Instead, get used to testing often and failing fast. If things don’t turn out as planned, instead of asking “Why me?” ask “What happened?” or “How could I improve next time?” The pace of work is so fast, and the tools of technology are so adaptable, that the people who are able to work quickly, creatively and flexibly will be the most valued. 4. Be generous. When I was a young teacher, older mentors told me that I was too nice. “Start out tough, then you can ease up,” they said. I have no problem being strong, or working hard, but I never considered that being generous was antithetical to success. Here is the good news: being kind, generous and authentic is now seen as a brilliant career strategy. It helped me for the 34 years I have spent in education, and, most importantly, makes me feel proud to show any- Silvia Ascarelli presented the WW-P Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance Scholarship to Paul Ligeti. one how I work. I have preached this message to many administrators I have mentored. 5. Relax. Your life is not a race. You have plenty of time to experiment and figure out what interests you. You should travel. Volunteer. Try out really different kinds of jobs and see what lights your fire. There is not a universal time line for figuring things out, although many will tell you there is. The real questions to ask yourself as you cruise through life are: Are you happy? Are you learning? Are you contributing something positive to the world? Are you interested in others? Are you enthusiastic? Learning how to slow down and enjoy the present is a wonderful gift to yourself, and will help you produce really high quality work. 6. Work your tail off. I know, I just said to relax. But I didn’t mean be lethargic and lazy. If you are sleeping on your parents’ couch and eating Jalapeno Cheetos all day, that is not relaxing, that is copping out. Find something worthwhile to do. Use your hands and build something. Take on a big challenge at your community center. Build a website. Start a blog. 7. Don’t try to do everything on your own. Rugged individualism is highly overrated. By trying to do everything by yourself, you will take longer, produce worse results, feel isolated and have fewer exciting experiences. Instead, be a good teammate...build on your current network of friends, classmates, and relatives. Stay in touch with classmates, teachers...even principals! Fill your life with all kinds of smart, interesting and compassionate people. Aim to have peers and mentors of all ages, professions and backgrounds. The more diverse your network, the more opportunities will come your way. Us old folks think that you are the social networking generation, so leverage Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to maximum advantage. Ask for help and help others, and watch your career thrive. More importantly...you’ll be a better person for the experience. Like any advice you receive, you are welcome to ignore mine. Your own instinct is your best guide, and will not fail you. Work hard, play harder, dream BIG dreams. 16 THE NEWS JULY 6, 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 events@wwpinfo.com. Friday July 6 On Stage Legally Blonde: The Musical, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. 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. 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. Gaslight, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609258-7062. 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. Film Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. “Moneyball.” 7 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. “In the Studio,” an eclectic exhibition featuring the works of the center’s teaching artists and faculty members. On view to August 31. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Reception is Sunday, July 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Noon to 6 p.m. Art Exhibit, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Opening reception for “Time and Light,” an exhibit featuring the works of Mary Witterschein. 4:30 p.m. Dancing Dance from the Inside, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Orchard Hill Center, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman, 609-924-7294. Guided and free style dance with Michal Ben-Reuven. No partner or experience needed. Register. $15. 7:30 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. Live Music Beannacht, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7:30 p.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. Open Mic Night, Infini-T Cafe, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609712-3921. Hosted by Manish Anand of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Independence Day Celebration, South Brunswick Recreation, Crossroads Middle School, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbtnj.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. 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 to 11 p.m. Comedy Classical Music Food & Dining Giulio Cesare in Egitto, Opera Modo, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 609-451-0608. Italian Baroque opera by George Frideric Handel. $25. 7 p.m. Coleman Green, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Restaurant Supported Agriculture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.trepiani.com. Three • • • • • On Pointe: Douglas Martin of American Repertory Ballet dancing with Joffrey’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ Martin speaks at the premiere of the new film, ‘Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance’ on Thursday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Princeton Garden Theater. 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. 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. Pruning shaping tree removal lots cleared top quality colorized MULCH For Families 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. Outdoor Action Butterfly Tea Party, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-7377592. www.thewatershed.org. For families with children ages three and up. Register. $12. 10:30 a.m. Singles Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. Non-denominational support group. Free. 7:30 p.m. • 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 JULY 6, 2012 Horse Show Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 1315 The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-2932. Jumpers. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. New Britain. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. Saturday July 7 On Stage 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.kelseyatmccc.org. 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. 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. Art Art Exhibit, Red Filter Gallery, 74 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 347244-9758. www.redfiltergallery.com. Opening reception for “Summers Past,” an exhibit of works by Hope Kahn, Peggy Weiss, Mary Anne Mitchell, and Gary Salazar. On view Thursdays to Sundays through September 2. 3 to 5 p.m. Anna O’Connell, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Harp concert. 8 to 10 p.m. See story. Sacco e Vanzetti, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. smallworldcoffee.com. Performance of spoken word, music, multi-media, with a touch of drama for mature audiences. 8:30 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Music Series, Palmer Square, On the Green, 609-9212333. www.palmersquare.com. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. And the Beat Goes On Music Series, West Windsor Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. The Billy Walton Band with rock and funky blues. Bring chairs or blankets. Free. 7 p.m. Comedy Coleman Green, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $21.50. 8 p.m. Fairs & Festivals Blueberry Bash, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Annual event includes pick your own blueberries, pony rides, feed the farm animals, and walk the farm trail. Tuckers Tales Puppet Theater. Music by Swinging Dixie. Bring your favorite blueberry recipe to the juried bake-off with categories for adults and children. Blueberry treats available. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Faith Islamic Law Seminar, North Brunwick Islamic Center, 1330 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick. “The Aims of Shariah” presented by Islamic scholars. Manzoor Hussain, author of “Islam: An Essential Understanding for Fellow Americans” and a resident of West Windsor, has a booksigning. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. See story. Farm Markets Art Exhibit, Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609397-4588. www.lambertvillearts.com. Opening reception for “Water Light,” watercolor paintings by Eric Rhinehart and Carol Sanzalone. On view to August 5. 4 to 7 p.m. 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 18 Months No Interest. Blood pressure screenings and massage available. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dancing Gardens Salsa Sensation, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Lesson followed by social dance. No partner needed. Refreshments. $12. 7 p.m. Butterfly House, Middlesex County Agricultural Extension, Earth Center in Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, South Brunswick, 732-398-5262. The house is filled with plants that feed and shelter butterflies and larvae native to New Jersey. Visitors get an up close look at the showy insects. Master gardeners answer questions. Free. 10 a.m. to noon. Classical Music Meet the Artists, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater (Berlind), Princeton University, 609-7997700. “H.M.S. Pinafore” singers present discussion. 11 a.m. 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. Blood Drive American Red Cross, Central Jersey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 800-4483543. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Storytellers, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Singers and songwriters in a round. 7:30 p.m. Yoga in the Park, Yoga Life Society, Marina Pavilion, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. adventuresofyogagirl.blogspot.com. Yoga mats available. Freewill donation. 8 a.m. Healing Workshop, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 635, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. “Establishing a Healing Practice Workshop” presented by Michele B. Engoran Granberg. Register. $49. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prenatal Yoga, Yoga Above, 80 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609613-1378. www.yogaabove.com. $25. 9:15 to 10:45 a.m. T’ai Chi Ch’uan, Todd Tieger, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren, Plainsboro, 609-439-8656. All levels. Free. 10 a.m. For Families Book Signing and Taco Party, JaZams, Palmer Square West, Princeton, 609-924-TOYS. www.palmersquare.com. Adam Rubin, the author, and Daniel Salmieri, the illustrator of “Dragons Love Tacos.” Booksigning and tacos. Noon to 2 p.m. Hayrides, Howell Living History Farm, 70 Wooden’s Lane, Lambertville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Horsedrawn hayrides leave the barnyard area every 25 minutes. Visitors may take self-guided tours, picnic, and join a marshmallow roast. 5 to 8 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. Star Watch Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Simpson Observatory, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, 609-7372575. www.princetonastronomy.org. Weather permitting. Free. 8 to 11 p.m. Outdoor Action 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. Thrilling: Evan Thompson and Sarah Paton are Mr. and Mrs. Manningham in ‘Gaslight,’ which plays at Princeton Summer Theater, Thursdays through Sundays through July 15. I-Hsiung Ju Memorial Service, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, 917-520-8653. Service for I-Hsiung Ju, a Princeton resident and a professor of art for 30 years at Washington and Lee University. He maintained a studio in the Princeton area until his death in March. Art will be on display at the reception following the service. 2 p.m. Horse Show Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 1315 The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-2932. Jumpers. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 7:05 p.m. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Shakespeare ‘70 presents the light-hearted tale of four young lovers and a group of amateur actors in a moonlit forest. $16. 2 p.m. Gaslight, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Psychological thriller. $25. 2 p.m. Singles Upscale Dance Party, Steppin’ Out Singles, Westin Hotel, 201 Village Boulevard, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 862-397-4723. www.steppinoutsingles.com. Music and dancing for ages 40 plus. $15. 8 p.m. 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 1-Hour Massage 10am - 9pm • 7 days a week 295 Princeton-Hightstown Rd. (Route 571) West Windsor, NJ 08550 (Same as McCaffrey’s supermarket shopping center) 609-799-7500 www.greenhousemassage.com • • • • Kindergarten Program Summer Enrichment Soccer More FREE Registration $50 value Coupon Coupon expires July 20 Southfield Shopping Ctr (Unit 2) 50 On Stage Continued on following page Oriental Massage Therapy Body Massage • Foot / Reflexology Acupressure • Deep Tissue $ Sunday July 8 Night Hike, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Naturalistguided hike and campfire for ages six and up. Bring a flashlight. Register. $5 per car. Enter the park from the Bear Tavern Road entrance. Free. 8:30 p.m. THERAPY Live Music 17 Wellness Green House Spa Lieberabend, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-9212663. www.rider.edu. Participants in the CoOperative program perform. Free. 7:30 p.m. THE NEWS PRINCETON JCT. • 609-275-8666 59 Cranbury Road, Near Train Station Established 1998 Member, American Montessori Society www.NHMontessori.org 18 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 JULY 8 Continued from preceding page 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. Art Art Exhibit, Gourgaud Gallery, 23 North Main Street, Cranbury, 609395-0900. Opening reception for “Flora, Fauna, and Mystick” an exhibit of works by Linda Gilbert, a retired art teacher. On view to July 27. 1 to 3 p.m. Art Exhibit, Princeton Art Gallery, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-937-5089. Reception in conjunction with the I-Hsiung Ju Memorial Exhibition. A professor of art for 30 years at Washington and Lee University, he maintained a studio in the Princeton area until his death in March. All paintings are for sale to benefit the I-Hsiung Ju Endowment for Traditional Chinese Art Studies. The endowment will offer opportunities for students to explore and study the artistic expressions related to the literati culture of the Chinese past. Area alumni and associates of Washington & Lee University are invited. 2 p.m. Dancing Ballroom Blitz, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Lesson with Candace Woodward-Clough from 4 to 5 p.m. Open dancing to ballroom and Latin music by MB Music from 5 to 8 p.m. $12. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. 4 p.m. Classical Music Carillon Concert, Princeton University, 88 College Road West, Princeton, 609-258-3654. www.princeton.edu. Dick van Dijk from The Netherlands performs on the Class of 1892 bells. Rain or shine. Free. 1 to 1:45 p.m. Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), Opera New Jersey, McCarter’s Matthews Theater, Princeton, 609-799-7700. www.operanj.org. Verdi’s four act opera in Italian with English supertitles. $20 to $110. 2 p.m. Piano Festival, Golandsky Institute, McCarter Theater (Berlind), University Place, Princeton, 877- 343-3434. www.golandskyinstitute.org. Llewellyn SanchezWerner on piano. Opening night. $20. 8 p.m. Live Music Bat 12, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. String guitarist. 9 p.m. Fairs & Festivals Blueberry Bash, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrenceville, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Annual event includes pick your own blueberries, pony rides, feed the farm animals, and walk the farm trail. Music by Beth Coleman Band. Bring your favorite blueberry recipe to the juried bake-off with categories for adults and children. Blueberry treats available. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 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. Delaware Valley Summer Institute, Stockton Presbyterian Church, 22 South Main Street, Stockton, 609-462-5737. Martin Tel, senior editor of “Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship;” and C.F. Seabrook, director of music at Princeton Theological Seminary, lead the series. Free. 7 p.m. Blood Drive Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. 11 a.m. 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. Horse Show Ahoy: Malcolm Gets plays Sir Joseph Porter in Opera NJ’s production of “H.M.S. Pinafore,’ July 15, 19, and 21 at McCarter Theater. Monday July 9 Literati Poets at the Library, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Fireplace on second floor, 609-924-9529. Readers Nancy Scott and Pat Hardigree followed by an open mic. 7:30 p.m. Classical Music Piano Festival, Golandsky Institute, McCarter Theater (Berlind), University Place, Princeton, 877343-3434. “An Evening of Song” with Thomas Bagwell on piano. $20. 8 p.m. Chiara String Quartet, Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-5708404. www.pusummerchamberconcerts.org. Rebeccas Fischer and Julie Hye-Yung Yoon on violin, and Jonah Sirota on viola in program featuring works by Haydn, Friedman, and Brahms. Free tickets available at the box office at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Washington Crossing Card Collectors, Union Fire Hall, 1396 River Road, Titusville, 609-737-3555. www.wc4postcards.org. “Madame Butterfly” by Dennis Lesbofsky. An auction will follow. 8 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 12:05 p.m. Tuesday July 10 Dance Get Into Step, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. Aerobic warmup followed by workout dance routine. With certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. E-mail: lawprogs@mcl.org. Register. 5 p.m. Pop Music On Stage Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Chorus, 112 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-4693983. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. New members are welcome. 7:15 p.m. The Winter’s Tale, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. Performance by Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey’s Next Stage Ensemble. Free. 7 p.m. Faith Film Delaware Valley Summer Institute, Lambertville Presbyterian Church, 31 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0650. www.titusvillechurch.org. Martin Tel, senior editor of “Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship;” and C.F. Seabrook, director of music at Princeton Theological Seminary, leads the series. Free. 7 p.m. Documentary Film Series, Monroe Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe, 732-521-5000. www.monroetwplibrary.org. Screening of “The Light in Her Eyes,” 2011. Register. Free. 1 p.m. Mental Health Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms, 1315 The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-2932. Jumpers. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Push Group, Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hamilton Square, 609291-0095. For those with anxiety disorders. Free. 7 p.m. Sports Wellness Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, 609-394-3300. www.trentonthunder.com. Portland. $11 to $27. 1:05 p.m. Postcard Collecting Caregiver Support Group, Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center, 100 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, 609-759-6000. www.merwickcc.com. “Practical Applications and Solutions In Caring for a Loved One Who Has Dementia in the Home Setting” presented by Dr. Shelly Chinkes. Register. Free. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Lectures Long Term Healthcare, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-4481330. www.mcl.org. “What You Should Know” presented by attorney Grayson Heberley. Register. Free. 7 p.m. Wellness Qigong Workshop, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732329-4000. www.sbpl.info. First class of a six-week course. Exercises may be done standing, sitting, or lying down. Presented by Sangita Patel of Kalakar Interiors in West Windsor. Wear loose fitting clothing and bring water. Register. $60. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 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. sing in four-part harmony. The nonprofit 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. Faith Delaware Valley Summer Institute, First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, 48 River Drive, Titusville, 609-737-1385. www.titusvillechurch.org. Martin Tel, senior editor of “Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship;” and C.F. Seabrook, director of music at Princeton Theological Seminary, lead the series. Free. 7 p.m. Health Caregivers Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association, Brandywine Senior Living, 155 Raymond Road, Monmouth Junction, 609-987-8121. 1 p.m. Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “The Light in Her Eyes,” a documentary about women in Syria challenged to live according to Islam without giving up their dreams. 7 p.m. Caregiver Coffee and Dessert Hour, Buckingham Place, 155 Raymond Road, Monmouth Junction, 609-426-1545. www.buckinghamplace.net. Resource workshop for busy caregivers. Facilitated by Louise Donnangelo, a resource specialist. Supervised activities for family member. Register. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Art Lectures Moonlight Tour and Dinner, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609586-0616. Three-course dinner at Rat’s Restaurant followed by a docent-led tour featuring sculptures lit to show their brilliance. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Register. $75. 7 p.m. 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. 10 a.m. Dancing History International Folk Dancing, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-921-9340. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Ethnic dances of many cultures and countries using their original music. Beginners welcome. For all ages. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $3. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gargoyles, Princeton Public Library, Princeton University, 609924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Abbreviated version of the Princeton University walking tour of Princeton University gargoyles. For children and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tour begins outside the main entrance to Firestone Library. 2 p.m. Classical Music Socials Community Sing-In, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. Faure’s Requiem. Soloists are participants in the CoOperative program perform. Free. 7:30 p.m. Meeting, Rotary Club of Plainsboro, Guru Palace, 2215 Route 1 South, North Brunswick, 732-2130095. www.plainsbororotary.org. 7:30 p.m. For Seniors Piano Festival, Golandsky Institute, McCarter Theater (Berlind), University Place, Princeton, 877343-3434. www.golandskyinstitute.org. Chamber evening features Jasper Quartet with Ilya Itin on piano. $20. 8 p.m. Memoir Writing Workshop, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Introductory course for seniors. Facilitated by Maria Okros. E-mail lawprogs@mcl.org. Register. 2:30 to 4:30 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 Men in Retirement, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. “Challenges and Opportunities” presented by Roberto Schiraldo, recently retired senior staff psychologist at Princeton University. 7 p.m. JULY 6, 2012 Wednesday July 11 Film Faith Summer Reading Series, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-799-9401. www.bethchaim.org. Discussion of “Unorthodox” by Deborah Feldman. Register. Free. 10 a.m. Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Sourlands,” a documentary focusing on the ecological importance of the Sourland Mountain forest. Filmmaker Jared Flesher leads a post film discussion. 7 p.m. Food & Dining Art Healthy Living, Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.wholeearthcenter.com. Discussion group co-hosted by Palmer Uhl and V. Bea Snowden. Register to register@healthylivingprinceton.org. Free. 7 p.m. Art Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Workshop in conjunction with “Words with Friends,” works that originated in an assignment from the Creative Aging Initiative at the University Medical Center at Plainsboro. Another workshop will be held on Thursday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon with Eva Mantell. 10:30 a.m. Atelier Tour, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Get the inside scoop on how sculpture is made and the processes used to create a finished work of art. Tour the Johnson Atelier with executive director Charles Haude and digital atelier CEO John Lash. Refreshments. Register. $30. 5:30 p.m. Dancing Cornerstone Community Kitchen, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613. Hot meals served, prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Gardens Summertime in the Garden, Master Gardeners of Mercer County, Mercer Educational Gardens, 431A Federal City Road, Pennington, 609-989-6830. www.mgofmc.org. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Health Planning for Incapacity, Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-890-9800. www.mercercounty.org. Susan Knispel, esquire, project director of the Mercer County Legal Services Project for the Elderly. Register. Free. 10 a.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. Diabetes 360 Five, South Brunswick Health Department, Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, South Brunswick, 732-3294000. “Oral Care and Diabetes” presented by Richard B. Kahn, DDS. Register. Free. 10:45 a.m. Literati History Author Event, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Jennifer Weiner, author of “The Next Best Thing,” “Good in Bed,” and “In Her Shoes.” Weiner, a graduate of Princeton University, writes for the Huffington Post. 1 p.m. Classical Music Opera Stars in Concert, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater (Berlind), Princeton University, 609-799-7700. www.operanj.org. Principal artists sing their favorite songs and arias. 7:30 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. Free. 7:30 p.m. Jazz & Blues Carrie Jackson Group, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Hyatt, 2 Albany Street, New Brunswick, 732-640-0021. www.nbjp.org. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Live Music Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Sign up at 6:45 p.m. 7 to 8:45 p.m. Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Music Festival, Forrestal Village, College Road West and Route 1 South, Plainsboro, 609-799-7400. www.princetonforrestalvillage.com. The Rip Chords of “Hey Little Cobra” fame. Bring a chair. Free. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Schools Italian for Travelers, Lambertville Public Library, 6 Lilly Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0275. www.lambertvillelibrary.org. Six week beginner course in the basics. Register. Free. 4 p.m. Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0057. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Group tours are available. Register. $5 donation. Noon to 2 p.m. The Statue of Liberty, Monroe Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe, 732-521-5000. Behind the scenes story of how the Statue of Liberty was built and what it symbolizes. Preserved by Kevin Woyce, author of books about The Statue of Liberty and lighthouses in New Jersey. Register. Free. 1 p.m. Kids Stuff Kids Day, Creative Computing, 423 Wall Street, Princeton, 609683-3622. www.creativecomputing.com. Play on computers and iPads, use photo booth, listen to music, watch a movie, contests, and prizes. Register. Free. 11 a.m. to noon. Outdoor Action Annual Family Picnic, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-9244646. Bring your own picnic. Nature walk with Jeff Hoagland, education director of Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association. Desserts and beverages provided. Register. $5. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Politics Health Care Reform Panel, West Windsor Republican Club, West Windsor Senior Center, North Post Road, West Windsor, 609799-1301. “ObamaCare: What the Healthcare Mandate Means for You” and the differences in approach to health care between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. Industry experts include Darrel Farkus, vice president at United Healthcare; Ryan Petrizzi, director at AmeriHealth; and Wardell Sanders, president of New Jersey Association of Health Plans. Moderated by Peter Abitanto, senior vice president at Brown & Brown. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Continued on following page THE NEWS 19 This Plainsboro Harpist Has It All Covered W hen one thinks about music on the harp it is usually classical music. Anna O’Connell’s upcoming performance at It’s a Grind on Saturday, July 7, may change your mind. “I have a special interest in doing covers of unexpected music on the harp,” she says. “Having trained classically on the harp, the past few years I have began to experiment with pop music, and now write my own songs as well as cover a quirky variety of popular, indie, and folk in addition to traditional Irish tunes.” A lifelong resident of Plainsboro, O’Connell graduated from High School South in 2008. “I love Plainsboro and find the local farms, trees, bike paths, and streams to be inspirational,” she says. “My family listens to a lot of music, especially Irish folk music, which of course features the harp quite prominently.” Her parents, Barbara and Francis, both sang in the church choir at Queenship of Mary Church in Plainsboro. Her father organizes the bell choir. “He picked up the violin after I quit in the fifth grade, and now plays in a community orchestra when he can,” says Anna. He also plays violin at the church. “I’m pretty smitten by different types of folk and cultural music,” she says. “That probably stems from growing up in a neighborhood surrounded by people of so many different nationalities with such unique and fascinating cultural contributions.” Her brothers are Patrick, a 2010 graduate of South, and Daniel, a 2011 graduate. “They are also fond of music but save their singing for family gatherings and holidays,” she says. “They don’t tend to sing in public, except when we go caroling to our neighbors and close friends’ houses on Christmas Eve, bearing cookies our dad makes.” Anna began playing piano in Anna O’Connell performs on harp at It’s A Grind. the third grade, and has been involved in choirs for many years. She began playing harp eight years ago — as a freshman at South. “I even had the chance of playing some of the great Russian pieces, such as Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherezade on our tour to Russia my junior year,” she says. Though she plays covers, O’Connell tends to play a lot of her own music and stretch her creative limits. “Harpists tend to be crafty thinkers and good at picking up textures, because the harp is an instrument filled with so many different colors.” “I tend to draw inspiration from one of the Marx brothers, Harpo Marx, whose comedic talent matched his excellent harpistry,” she says. “No one else can quite top his curly wig and goofy faces paired with angelic playing. That is some skill.” She has several postings on Youtube of mostly folk music with some electronica. “But with folk music, it’s less of covering a song, and more of becoming a part of the tradition of that particular song,” she says. “It emerges from a tradition, and every now and again an artist will sink right into the roots of that tradition and remake it entirely.” O’Connell recently graduated from Providence College with a degree in music education. Choir was her main emphasis at college as she has studied to be a choral director and a music teacher. She was a section leader in the choir at school. “We recently performed at the American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Conference, a truly unforgettable experience,” she says. “This past semester I was in a folk and bluegrass band at Providence College,” she says. “It was an exciting experience and taught me a bit about stage presence, which I found to be not altogether that different from performing in a choir.” She is entering a two year program masters in choral and sacred music at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music. “Although I will miss the east coast weather, I am excited to head out west for the next adventure,” she says. — Lynn Miller Anna O’Connell, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. Saturday, July 7, 8 to 10 p.m. Harp concert. 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. 20 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 JULY 11 Continued from preceding page For Seniors Kosher Cafe East, Jewish Family and Children’s Service, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-9878100. www.jfcsonline.org. Lunch and program. For ages 60 and up. Register. $5. 12:30 p.m. Beat the Heat Movie Series, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-9247108. www.princetonsenior.org. Popcorn and screening of “The Iron Lady.” Register. Free. 1 p.m. Career Planning Workshop, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, 609-9247108. www.princetonsenior.org. Three-session workshop to explore a new career path or an encore career in retirement presented by Carol Watson. Continues July 25 and August 8. Register. $85. 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday July 12 On Stage 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. Film Princeton Film Premiere, American Repertory Ballet, Garden Theater, Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-984-8400. www.arballet.org. Screening of “Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance,” a film narrated by Mandy Patinkin and directed by Bob Hercules that documents how the company combined modern dance with traditional ballet techniques and setting ballets to pop and rock music scores. Douglas Martin, ARB’s artistic director and former principal dancer with Joffrey Ballet, introduces the film and leads a post viewing discussion. 7:30 p.m. Art Art Workshop, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Workshop in conjunction with “Words with Friends,” works that originated in an assignment from the Creative Aging Initiative at the University Medical Center at Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m. Art Exhibit, Thomas Sweet Cafe, 1325 Route 206, Skillman, 609454-5280. www.thomassweet.com. Exhibition featuring the art of Astrid Albert. Music and giveaways. BYOB. 7 to 9 p.m. Dancing Bollywood Dance Class, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609-4481330. www.mcl.org. Workshop focuses on Indian dance, style, and clothing. Register. 7 p.m. Dancing by Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road, Hightstown, 609-443-8990. www.dance.homestead.com. Four-week dance class offering instruction by Candace WoodwardClough in swing, foxtrot, waltz, and Latin dancing. Beginners at 7:30 p.m.; intermediates at 8:30 p.m. Register. $56 per person. 7:30 p.m. Argentine Tango, Viva Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 732789-5272. vivatango.org. Class and practice session. $12. 8 p.m. Classical Music The Palace of Versailles and Its Music, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. The history of music at Versailles. Video clips of period music performed at Versailles and virtual tour of the palace. E-mail: lawprogs@mcl.org. Register. 7 p.m. Piano Festival, Golandsky Institute, McCarter Theater (Berlind), University Place, Princeton, 877343-3434. www.golandskyinstitute.org. Josu de Solaun on piano. $20. 8 p.m. Live Music Bob Egan, Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-9241707. www.peacockinn.com. “At the Keyboard.” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Lance Reichart and Noble Hearts, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 9 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band presents an interactive concert for all ages. Free. Bring a lawn chair. 6 to 8 p.m. Summer Park Series, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Thompson Park, Monroe, 732-521-2111. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. Inca Sun presents traditional Peruvian Andean folk music and dance. Bring a chair and a blanket. Weather-permitting. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Health Food & Dining The Science of Addiction and Recovery, NCADD New Jersey, Mercer College, Conference Center, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-477-7085. “Addiction’s a Disease. Let’s Treat It That Way” for people in recovery, their family and friends, addiction professionals, social workers, community leaders, and the public. Food, networking, information, and panel discussion. Keynote speaker is Flo Hilliard. E-mail akucharski@ncaddnj.org for information. 5:30 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 register@healthylivingprinceton.org. Free. 9:30 a.m. Farm Markets Clear Skin! 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. Student Special! 3 Treatments for $235 Evolved From Sinatra: Livng the Dream headlines at Elkapalooza on Saturday, July 14, at the Princeton Elks on Route 518. Band members include Gary Patricelli, left, Wayne Miller, Dave McGraw, Ron Taglarino; with Sue Ellen Miller in the front. Understanding Social Security Benefits, Mercer County Connection, 957 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-890-9800. www.mercercounty.org. David Vinokurov, district manager of the Social Security Administration. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wellness Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease, DanceVision, Forrestal Village, 116 Rockingham Row, Plainsboro, 609-5141600. Dancers who trained with Loss of Central Vision Macular degeneration is the cause of blindness for baby boomers. 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Register. $10; $15 with a caregiver, spouse, or partner. 5 p.m. Meditation Group, Mercer Free School, Lawrence Community Center, 295 Eggerts Crossing Road, Lawrence, 609-403-2383. For all levels in a sharing experience. Register. 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. For Families Spelling Bee, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For all ages. 6 p.m. Sports for Causes Waiters’ Race, Princeton Merchants Association, Palmer Square. www.princetonmerchants.org. A celebration of those who serve Princeton. 4 p.m. Friday July 13 On Stage Freak, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Staged reading of “Freak” by Naomi Izuka and Ryan Pavelchik. An exploration by the new girl at school — who may be a robot. Commissioned for high school and older audiences, the play includes mature themes. 7 p.m. 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. Gypsy, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, and Stephen Sondheim about Gypsy Rose Lee — and her mother. Marissa Marciano of Plainsboro portrays Baby Louise. Through July 29. $20. 8 p.m. Bye Bye Birdie, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Musical about rock and roll by the Yardley Players. Opening night reception follows the performance. $18. 8 p.m. See story. 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. 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 to 11 p.m. Public Speaking Successfully Speak Up Toastmasters, Pellettieri, Rabstein, & Altman, 100 Nassau Park Boulevard, Suite 111, West Windsor, 732-631-0114. Members deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Continued on following page THE NEWS 21 ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ A Family Affair F our members of one West Windsor family are directly involved in the upcoming production of “Bye Bye Birdie” opening at Kelsey Theater on Friday, July 13. Chris Szemis is the assistant stage manager and her husband, Ed, is in his first singing role. Their son, Kevin, is co-lighting director; and another son, Stephen, is in the teen ensemble. The family has lived in West Windsor since 1995. They all became interested in theater when the middle son, David, was 11 and decided that he wanted to be an actor. “He had no singing, acting, or dance experience — but played the piano and trumpet and could read music,” says Chris, his mother. She began looking in the papers for audition notices for local shows. Kelsey Theater had an audition notice for “`Twas the Night Before Christmas,” the annual Christmas show, and David was cast in the ensemble. His next part was as Little Jake, Annie Oakley’s brother in Yardley Players’ “Annie Get Your Gun.” The show was rehearsed at Mercer County College facilities and the performances were held at Washington Crossing State Park in the Open Air Theater. “Parents of performers were required to work at several shows,” says Chris, who worked backstage, and Ed transported set pieces to Washington Crossing in his truck. Chris is a communication systems engineer at Lockheed Martin in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Although she became involved as stage crew, she is now a member of the Yardley Players board of directors, and has stage managed several shows, including the recent “The Wizard of Oz” at Kelsey. She is the assistant stage manager of “Bye Bye Birdie.” Ed got involved with theater through helping with set construction and painting. He has also been part of the stage crew, run lights, played in the pit orchestra, and even appeared on stage in small ensemble roles. The part of Mr. Johnson is his largest — and first singing role. His day job is a programmer and systems analyst with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Pennington. He also plays keyboard for In the Cut, a rhythm and blues band. David continued to audition for shows with other theater companies performing at Kelsey Theater. He also studied acting, dancing, and singing at the Tomato Patch Performing Arts Summer Workshop. David continued performing throughout his years at Notre Dame High School as a member of the Madrigal Choir, concert and jazz bands, and performed in the school dramas, comedies, and musicals. A 2011 graduate of Notre Dame, he is now a rising sophomore at New York University studying marketing at the Stern School of Business, with a concentration in entertainment, media, and technology. Kevin became involved at Kelsey after working on lighting and other backstage work at Notre Dame High School. He was the spot light operator, assistant lighting director, and lighting director for several Yardley Players shows. He also attended Tomato Patch Visual Arts Summer Workshop and worked one summer as a counselor for the video production class. Kevin, now 21, graduated from Notre Dame in 2009, and is a rising senior at Emerson Bye Bye Birdie: West Windsor and Plainsboro actors include Stephen Szemis, front left, Alexandra Caldwell, and Ed Szemis, back left, Adam Nikolai, and Peter Alexander. College in Boston. He is studying studio television and will be in Los Angeles on an internship during his spring semester. He is the co-lighting director on “Bye Bye Birdie.” His younger brother, Stephen, now 14, started performing in Kelsey shows at the age of eight. Some of his roles include Flick in Pennington Player’s production of “A Christmas Story;” Sidney Sawyer in Maurer Productions OnStage’s version of “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” and Pinocchio in Yardley Players’ production of “Pinocchio.” He studies voice, acting, and dance at the DestinyArts School for performing and visual arts. He graduated from St. Gregory the Great and will attend Notre Dame High School in the fall where he will sing in the Madrigal Choir and play tenor saxophone in the jazz band. He is part of the teen ensemble in “Bye Bye Birdie.” Poodle skirts and leather jackets are the cool fashions in the rock and roll musical, “Bye Bye Birdie.” Inspired by the media frenzy that surrounded Elvis Pres- ley when he was drafted into the army in 1957, the musical is the story of Conrad Birdie, a rock and roll star. Birdie’s agent is convinced he can make his fortune and marry the girl of his dreams if he gets him on “The Ed Sullivan Show” to make his farewell television performance and kiss his biggest fan before he goes to war. Other area actors include Peter Alexander of West Windsor in the role of Harry MacAffe. Ensemble cast members include Adam Nicolai of Plainsboro and Alexandra Caldwell of West Windsor. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, July 13, 14, 20, and 21, at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on July 13. — Lynn Miller Bye Bye Birdie, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Musical about rock and roll by the Yardley Players. $18. 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. 22 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 Food & Dining JULY 13 The Summer of Chefs, Elements, 168 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609924-0078. www.elementsprinceton.com. Guest chef is Dave Racicot from Nortion and Shawn Gawle from Corton. Register. $145; $65 optional wine pairing. 5 p.m. Continued from preceding page Classical Music An Evening of Operetta, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater (Berlind), Princeton University, 609-799-7700. www.operanj.org. Emerging artists sing arias and ensembles from classic operettas. 7:30 p.m. 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. Operatic Arias Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Participants in the CoOperative program perform. Free. 7:30 p.m. Hallmark Wine Series, Rat’s Restaurant, Toad Hall Shop, 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609584-7800. “Undiscovered Treasures in the South of France” presented by Alan Hallmark, Rat’s resident wine expert and beverage manager. Wine tasting. Register. $10 (will be applied to optional dinner at Rat’s). 5:30 p.m. Piano Festival, Golandsky Institute, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 877-3433434. www.golandskyinstitute.org. Ilya Itin on piano. $20. 8 p.m. Live Music Tequila Tasting Dinner, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. Dinner paired with selections of Patron tequila. Register. $79. 7 p.m. Courtyard Concert, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Christine Havrilla and her new band, Gypsy Fuzz. Register. $12. Rain or shine. 7:30 p.m. Farm Markets Ankor, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic pop and originals. 8 to 10 p.m. Farmers and Vendors Market, Cranbury Township, Park Place West, 609-273-4811. Farmers feature produce grown in New Jersey. Noon to 4 p.m. Open Mic Night, Infini-T Cafe, 4 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609712-3921. Hosted by Manish Anand of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Farmers’ Market, Downtown Hightstown, Memorial Park, Main Street. Produce, flowers, baked goods, music, and area vendors. Paddle boat rides in Peddie Lake available. 4 to 8 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Series, South Brunswick Recreation, Beech Woods Park, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbtnj.net. Hidden Gems presents Bollywood music. Rain location is 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction. Free. 7 p.m. Kids Stuff Drama Workshops, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. “Improv” for aspiring actors ages 7 to 12. Register. $35. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Comedy Singles Vanessa Hollingshead, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. 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. Faith Women’s Red Tent Service and Hike, Har Sinai Temple, Baldpate Mountain, Titusville, 609-7308100. www.harsinai.org. Picnic dinner under the red tent, walk up the mountain, Shabbat service, and Oneg Shabbat. Bring a folding chair, jacket, and comfortable shoes. Register. $10. 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. $649 Twin Set Full Set For Seniors Brown Bag Discussion, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. www.princetonsenior.org. “Communicating with Your Home Health Aide” presented by Senior Care Management. Bring your lunch. Register. Free. Noon. Rider Furniture Fine Quality Home Furnishings at Substantial Savings rinceton Forrestal Village in Plainsboro presents its second summer music festival with four nights of oldies on Wednesday evenings from July 11 to August 22. The free concerts will be held on the piazza. The Rip Chords, originators of the surf and hot rod sounds of the 1960s, are best known for “Hey Little Cobra” and “Three Window Coupe.” They continue to back up Al Jardeen, one of the original Beach Boys. Bring your beach chairs on Wednesday July 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Lights Out presents music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including “Walk Like a Man,” “Ragdoll,” and “Oh What a Night.” The foursome presents the songs note-perfect on Wednesday, July 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Billy Walton Band presents a Bruce Springsteen tribute with the sound that put Asbury Park on the map on Wednesday, August 8. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Bristol Stop with the Dovells. Show the kids what dancing really is to the tunes of “You Can’t Sit Down” and “Hully Gully Baby” on Wednesday August 22, 6 to 8 p.m. The rain date is Wednesday August 29. The concerts and parking are free. Although there is available seating, feel free to bring a chair or blan- Saturday July 14 Bastille Day. On Stage Bye Bye Birdie, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Musical about rock and roll by the Yardley Players. $18. 2 and 8 p.m. Legally Blonde: The Musical, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. 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. Gypsy, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, and Stephen Sondheim about Gypsy Rose Lee — and her mother. $20. 8 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. Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Screening of “Dolphin Tale.” 2 p.m. Addison Twin Set Full Set King Set era Wang Pillow Top 99 P Film King Set $899 Sounds of Summer Twin Set Full Set King Set • Dining Room • Bedroom • Occasional • Custom Made Upholstery • Prints and Accessories • Leather Furniture • Antique Furniture Repair & Refinishing Floor Model Sale - The Entire Month of July Rider Furniture Where quality still matters. 4621 Route 27, Kingston, NJ 609-924-0147 Monday-Friday 10-6; Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 Design Services Available. www.riderfurniture.com The Rip Chords perform on Wednesday, July 11, at Forrestal Village. ket. The food court, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Salt Creek Grille, Tre Piani Restaurant and Bar, Bon Appetit, and Health Choice cafes will be open. — Lynn Miller Summer Music Festival, Forrestal Village, College Road West and Route 1 South, Plainsboro. Bring a chair. Free. 609-799-7400. www.princetonforrestalvillage.com. Art Art Exhibit, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. artmuseum.princeton.edu. First day of “Encounters: Conflict, Dialogue, Discovery,” an exhibit of cross cultural discovery. On view to September 23. First day for “Root and Branch,” an inquiry into tree forms and branching structures in art, nature, and information design. On view to November 25. 10 a.m. Bastille Day, Grounds For Sculpture, 126 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. Tour sculpture inspired by French impressionists, music of France throughout the park, Provencal picnic baskets from Peacock Cafe, face painting, build an Eifel tower, painting workshop, plein air painting. $12 admission. Optional Bastille Day dinner and cabaret at Rat’s. 1 to 4 p.m. Dancing English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Afternoon workshops followed by a festive dance party. $12. 3 p.m. Literati Author Event, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. David Kahn, Author of “Krav Maga Weapon Defenses: The Contact Combat System of the Israel Defense Forces.” Kahn discusses and signs his latest book. Priority seating with book purchase. 3 p.m. Classical Music Il Trovatore (The Troubadour), Opera New Jersey, McCarter’s Matthews Theater, Princeton, 609-799-7700. www.operanj.org. Verdi’s four act opera in Italian with English supertitles. $20 to $110. 7:30 p.m. French Art Song Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. Celebrate Bastille Day with French songs. Participants in the CoOperative program perform. Free. 7:30 p.m. Piano Festival, Golandsky Institute, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 877-3433434. Bill Charlap on jazz piano. $20. 8 p.m. Live Music Black Cat Habitat, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-2752919. Acoustic original pop rock. 8 to 10 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Music Series, Palmer Square, On the Green, 609-9212333. www.palmersquare.com. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. Crop Mob Z Food Farm, 3501 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-610-4909. www.zfoodfarm.com. An afternoon of volunteering for landless farmers. Participants receive Bent Spoon ice cream. Rain or shine. Register by E-mail to mcolli@gmail.com. 10 a.m. Elkapalooza Princeton Elks, 354 Route 518, Skillman, 908-256-5936. Music festival and clambake benefits special needs children, youth activities, and assistance to veterans and their families. Bands performing include Pi Fight at 12:30 p.m.; Paul Plumeri Blues Band at 2 p.m.; the Antics at 4:30 p.m.; and Living the Dream at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chair, sunscreen, and blanket. Outside food and drinks are not welcome. $25 includes food and beverage tickets. Adult beverages, dessert, and additional food is available for purchase. Indoors if it rains. Noon to 7:30 p.m. JULY 6, 2012 Comedy M anzoor Hussain of West Windsor has several upcoming booksignings and two are in central New Jersey. He is the author of “Islam: An Essential Understanding for Fellow Americans.” The first event, a seminar on Islamic law, takes place on Saturday, July 7, at the North Brunswick Islamic Center. Sponsored by the Islamic Society of North America, the all-day event features several Islamic scholars who will speak about Shariah. The second event is Sunday, July 15, at the Edison Hotel. A celebration in praise of Prophet Muhammad, the event is sponsored by Muslims belonging to the Naqshbandi Sufi order. Hussain is one of the organizers. The book is published by Vantage Press, New York and available on Amazon.com for $25. Hussain, an American Muslim, believes that Islam is the most misunderstood religion. His book description on Amazon includes: “His response is to delineate Islam from its inception through its extraordinarily rich history, making transparent the religion’s most seemingly opaque foundations. Hussain discusses Islam’s wealth of achievements in subjects as far ranging as mathematics, astronomy, law, chemistry, physics, medicine, and philosophy, thereby showing how, at heart, we are all striving always to demonstrate the ways we want and value the same things.” Born in Pakistan, Hussain, 71, came to the United States in 1966 for higher education. He received a master’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his PhD in chemistry from University of California, Riverside. He began his career as a senior Recycle Household Chemical and Electronics Waste Disposal Day, Mercer County Improvement Authority, John T. Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road, Lawrence, 609-278-8067. www.mcia-nj.com. Aerosol cans, household, car, and rechargeable batteries, photographic chemicals, used motor oil and oil filters, lighter fluid, propane gas tanks, pesticides/herbicides, pool chemicals, paint thinner, stains and varnishes, anti-freeze, driveway sealer, gasoline, and insect repellents. Rain or shine. Must show proof of Mercer County residency. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Faith Extended Meditation, Princeton Meditation of Self-Realization Fellowship, 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-206, West Windsor, 609902-4850. 7 to 11 a.m. Food & Dining Barrel Trail Weekend, Silver Decoy Winery, 610 Windsor-Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609371-6000. $5 includes a glass, wine tastings, music by Williamsboy, and a tour through the vineyard with the winemaker. Bring a picnic lunch and a chair. Noon to 5 p.m. 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 Blue Jersey Band. Food drive. Cooking demonstration by Nicole Bergman of Simply Nic’s. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Blood Drive American Red Cross, Central Jersey Donor Center, 707 Alexander Road, West Windsor, 800-4483543. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bastille Day, Alliance Francais of Princeton, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. French conversation, music, and a game of boules. Bring your own picnic and a dish to share. Beverages provided. E-mail franwonnell@yahoo.com. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday July 15 On Stage Gypsy, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, and Stephen Sondheim about Gypsy Rose Lee — and her mother. $20. 2 p.m. Bye Bye Birdie, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Musical about rock and roll by the Yardley Players. $18. 2 p.m. Gaslight, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Psychological thriller. $25. 2 p.m. Legally Blonde: The Musical, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. 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. Art Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. Reception for exhibit of watercolor paintings by Barbara Cox of West Windsor. On view to July 30. 2 to 4 p.m. See story. research scientist in the chemical industry. He later worked with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of the United Nations in Vienna, Austria. When he returned to the United States in 1999 he taught chemistry, first at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, and later at the College of New Jersey. Two years ago he retired from teaching chemistry at the college and university levels and has been teaching Islamic Studies at Noor-Ul-Iman High School in Monmouth Junction since 2004. His wife, Jana Hussain, teaches calculus at Noor-Ul Iman. “She comes from a Christian family in California,” says Hussain. “She voluntarily converted to Islam at the time of our marriage in 1973.” They moved to Conover Road in 1978 and raised their four children mainly in West Windsor. Jamal Hussain attended the Busy Bee Nursery and Dutch Neck schools. He graduated from the American International School of Vienna, Austria, in 1992. He attended University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University, and received his M.D. from UMDNJ in 2000. Married with two children, he has been working in Abu Dhabi for two years. “He likes it there and plans to stay for another year before returning to the United States,” says Hussain. Yusuf Hussain attended Maurice Hawk School before the family relocated to Vienna. A graduate of J. P. Stevens High School in 1997, he received his bachelor’s degree in IT from Rutgers University in 2001, and works for Knights Capital corporation. He and his wife have an infant daughter and live in Hamilton. from Great Britain performs on the Class of 1892 bells. Rain or shine. Free. 1 to 1:45 p.m. H.M.S. Pinafore, Opera New Jersey, McCarter’s Matthews Theater, Princeton, 609-799-7700. www.operanj.org. Gilbert and Sullivan features Malcolm Gets as Sir Joseph Porter, Sarah Beckman as Josephine, Jennifer Feinstein as Little Buttercup. Michael Unger directs. Mark Laycock conducts the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Sung in English. $20 to $110. 2 p.m. Studio Artists Scenes Programs, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater (Berlind), Princeton University, 609-799-7700. www.operanj.org. Emerging artists take the stage. 7:30 p.m. Good Causes Taste of Place, Eno Terra Restaurant, Kingston Locke, Route 27, 609-497-1777. www.- Manzoor Hussain is the author of ‘Islam: An Essential Understanding for Fellow Americans.’ Safia Hussain attended Maurice Hawk school and graduated from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School in 1999. She graduated from Wellesley College in 2003 with a degree in economics and French. She received her law degree from Rutgers School of Law in 2007. She has also received a master’s degree in charity law from New York University. Married to a lawyer, they live in New York City with a two-year old daughter. Danyal Hussain attended WWP schools and graduated from South in 2004. He graduated from Rutgers University Business School with a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting. He was married a year ago, and is currently studying for his MBA at New York University. Hussain will also be signing books at events in Upper Saddle River and New York City. The Sufi Master (Mawlana) Shaykh Hisham Kabbani only comes to the east coast once a year and his terramomo.com. Family event with live music, games, arts and crafts, wood fired grilling, and outdoor dining. Rain or shine. Register. $49 includes two drinks. 2 to 6 p.m. Faith Extended Meditation, Princeton Meditation of Self-Realization Fellowship, 12 Roszel Road, Suite C-206, West Windsor, 609902-4850. www.princetonmeditationgroup.org. 9 a.m. Worship Service, Princeton Presbyterian Church, 545 Meadow Road, West Windsor, 609-9871166. www.princetonpresbyterian.org. Westminster Chamber Choir in concert. 10 a.m. Celebration of Prophet Muhammed, Naqshbandi Sufi, Edison Hotel, 3050 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, 609-716-4781. www.sufinyc.com. Dinner speaker is Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kab- admirers organize events. Some of the events are semi-private and only invited people are allowed to participate. — Lynn Miller Islamic Law Seminar, North Brunswick Islamic Center, 1330 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick. Saturday, July 7, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. “The Aims of Shariah” presented by Islamic scholars. Manzoor Hussain, author of “Islam: An Essential Understanding for Fellow Americans” and a resident of West Windsor, has a booksigning. Celebration of Prophet Muhammed, Naqshbandi Sufi, Edison Hotel, 3050 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison. Sunday, July 15, 2:30 to 6 p.m. Dinner speaker is Mawlana Shaykh Hisham Kabbani, a Sufi master. Manzoor Hussain, author of “Islam: An Essential Understanding for Fellow Americans” and a resident of West Windsor, has a booksigning. 609716-4781. www.sufinyc.com. bani, a Sufi master. Manzoor Hussain, author of “Islam: An Essential Understanding for Fellow Americans” and a resident of West Windsor, has a booksigning. 2:30 to 6 p.m. See story. 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. Food & Dining Barrel Trail Weekend, Silver Decoy Winery, 610 Windsor-Perrineville Road, East Windsor, 609371-6000. $5 includes a glass, wine tastings, music by Ginger Coyle, and a tour through the vineyard with the winemaker. Bring a picnic lunch and a chair. Noon to 5 p.m. Continued on following page Classical Music Carillon Concert, Princeton University, 88 College Road West, Princeton, 609-258-3654. www.princeton.edu. Trevor Workman Yu’s Math Olympiad Academy Three Centers in NJ: Headquarters: 1130 Rt. 202 South, Bldg. D Raritan, NJ 08869 Learn to Play: Piano • Guitar • Drums • Violin • Cello Trumpet • Sax • Flute • Clarinet • Voice Only $28 ½-Hour. CALL TODAY! www.farringtonsmusic.com PRINCETON JCT: 609-897-0032 23 Islamaphobia: Myth or Fact? Vanessa Hollingshead, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $21.50. 8 p.m. History THE NEWS (Lessons only) Hours: M-Thurs 4-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm Give your child the music advantage. Adults start a new hobby. 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O RG 24 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 Audition Pierrot Productions seeks triple threat actors for “Next to Normal,” a rock musical focusing on a mother who struggles with bipolar disorder and the effect that her illness has on her family. The story includes a loss, suicide, drug abuse, ethics in modern psychiatry, and life in the suburban world. Sunday, July 8, 1 p.m.; and Monday, July 9, at 6 p.m. Prepare a song from any stage musical. Bring sheet music and a list of all schedule conflicts. Roles being cast are Diana, age range 30s to 40s; Gabe, almost 18; Dan, age range 30s to 40s; Natalie, 16; Henry, 17; and Doctor Madden, on the young side of ageless. The production will run weekends, Friday to Sunday, October 5 to 16, at Kelsey Theater. Email to n2npierrot@gmail.com. Washington Crossing Park seeks applications from history buffs interested in portraying George Washington for three years. A competition to select the next General Washington will be held on Thursday, September 13. The selected will serve as General Washington during the annual Christmas crossing and other obligations. An alternate will also be chosen to fill the role when the primary George Washington is unavailable. Call 215-493-4076. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 10, by E-mail to PR@washingtoncrossingpark.org. Villagers Theater offers “Death by Improv,” a workshop on Friday, July 6, 8 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, July 7, 1 to 6 p.m. with a performance on July 7 at 8 p.m. $40 for the workshop. $10 for the performance. Visit www.ticketturtle.com/index.php?theatre=fvbt. 4-H Entries Mercer County’s 94th annual 4H fair seeks entries for family recipes, homemade clothing and food, crafts, and other creative projects to compete for blue ribbons. The fair will be held on Saturday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell. Entries will be accepted on Friday, July 27, from 4 to 8 p.m. Visit mercer.njaes.rutgers.- JULY 15 Continued from preceding page 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. Workshop, Shreyas Yoga, Private home in Princeton, 732-6428895. www.authenticyogatradition.com. “Self Discover: A Path of Inner Peace and Joy” presented by Acharya Girish. Must be 18 or older. Register. $75. 4 p.m. Opportunities edu/4h/fair, call Altaira Bejgrowicz at 609-989-6833, or E-mail bejgrowicz@njaes.rutgers.edu. For Kids Trenton City Museum is offering an art and theater camp for children, ages 6 to 12, at the Ellarslie Mansion in Cadwalader Park, Trenton. The camp explores visual and performing arts on Monday to Friday, August 6 to 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $300. Visit www.ellarslie.org or call 609-989-1191. Canaan Church of Princeton, a Chinese Christian Church, is offering a free day camp for children ages three years to fifth grade, on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 826 Village Road West, West Windsor. Register at www.ocmccp.org. Volunteer Please Mercer County Park Commission seeks volunteers for the Baldpate Nature Camp to lead campers through explorations, hikes, games, and other camp-related activities. Two sessions from Monday to Friday, July 9 to 13, and July 16 to 20. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. E-mail experience and dates of availability to Jenn Rogers at jrogers@mercercounty.org. For Seniors Princeton Resource Center offers a three-session workshop with a focus on career change or encore careers. The workshop will be on Wednesdays, July 11, July 25, and August 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 45 Stockton Street in Princeton. $85. Contact Carol King or Susan Hoskins at 609-924-7108 or info@princetonsenior.org. For Teens Princeton Public Library offers rising high school freshmen a workshop focusing on “The Odyssey” on Tuesday, July 10, at 4 p.m. Margaret Spear presents a two-hour workshop on Homer’s epic poem. Register at princetonlibrary.org. For Women Jewish Center of Princeton offers a women’s trip to Eastern Europe on April 21 to 30, 2013. The travels to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest explore Jewish, cultural, and historic gems of Eastern Europe. Contact Rabbi Annie Tucker at atucker@thejewishcenter.org or 609-921-0100, ext. 213; or Rebecca Crain at rkcrain@aol.com or 609-688-8868. For Singers New Jersey Performing Arts Center holds its inaugural Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition — a search for the world’s next great female jazz vocalist. The top five finalists will be flown to NJPAC in Newark to perform in a concert Sunday, October 21, at 3 p.m. The Jazz Education Network, an organization dedicated to building the jazz arts community worldwide, will help choose competition finalists. Judges for the final round at NJPAC will include jazz vocalists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Jon Hendricks, WBGO announcer Michael Bourne, producer Larry Rosen, and jazz singer and educator Melissa Walker. One grand prize winner receives a $5,000 prize and will open for the February Jazz Roots concert at NJPAC. The first runner-up receives $1,500 and a second runner-up receives $500. The competition is open to solo female vocalists who are at least 16 years of age and not signed to a major record label. Applicants must provide three audio samples of their performances — a ballad, a medium tempo standard or blues piece, and an up tempo standard that includes a scat/improvisational chorus. One of the three must be a cover of a song recorded by Sarah Vaughan. Visit www.sarahvaughancompetition.com. Voices Chorale invites singers for an informal reading of three 20th century choral pieces including Randall Thompson’s Testament of Freedom, Morton Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna, and Francis History Sports for Causes 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. Eden Family 5K and Fun Run, Eden Autism Services, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-9870099. www.edenautism5K.org. Walkers and runners welcome to benefit the organization providing support for the educational, residential, employment, and outreach services for children and adults with autism. $25 for the 5K; $19 for the Fun Run. Register online. Rain or shine. 7:30 a.m. Outdoor Action Family Nature Walk, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Informal naturalist guided trail walk. Register. $5 per car. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday July 16 Film Movies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Drive,” a film starring Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stunt driver by day and a getaway driver for the criminal underworld at night. 7 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Princeton Art Gallery, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 917-520-8653. First day for “Tribute to a Teacher, an exhibit of works by students of IHsiung Ju, a professor of art for 30 years at Washington and Lee Uni- Poulenc’s Gloria, on Wednesday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940. Scores will be provided, or singers may bring their own. An ice-cream social follows. Suggested donation is $10. Contact Sandy Duffy at 609-799-2211 or E-mail auditions@voiceschorale.org. Master Gardeners Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County offers a 21week training program for Mercer County residents from September to March. Trainees receive more than 60 hours of instruction in a variety of horticultural subjects. The teaching staff includes Mercer County Horticulturist Barbara J. Bromley, County agricultural agents, faculty from Rutgers University, and other horticultural experts. Classes meet Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension office, 930 Spruce Street, Lawrence. Following the classroom instruction, trainees volunteer 60 hours with Mercer County Extension or related programs, including at least 30 hours providing information to the public on the Rutgers Master Gardener Helpline. Trainees also volunteer five hours of composting service at the Mercer Educational Gardens in Pennington. The deadline for submitting applications with a $200 tuition fee is Monday, September 3. Visit www.mgofmc.org . Call 609-9896830, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Foodies Morven Museum & Garden offers guided tours of its new “Kitchen Garden” on Wednesdays to Fridays by reservation. A presentation about roots, fruits, common vegetables, and growing tips by Morven’s gardeners. Call 609924-8144, ext. 113 to register. For Seniors Jewish Family & Children’s Service has established Patient versity. He maintained a studio in the Princeton area until his death in March. On view to July 31. Opening reception is Tuesday, July 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Closing reception Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 1 to 6 p.m. Classical Music Chopin and Liszt: The Titans of Romanticism, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609921-2663. www.rider.edu. Radek Materka on piano. Free. 7:30 p.m. Pop Music Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Chorus, 112 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-4693983. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. New members are welcome. 7:15 p.m. Earth, Wind, and Fire, Sun National Bank Center, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 800298-4200. www.comcasttix.com. Guiding Lights tour with the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra. $50 to $90. 8 p.m. Schools Off the Page, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. www.mcl.org. Participatory “table read” for aspiring actors and other amateurs. E-mail: lawprogs@mcl.org. Register. 6:30 p.m. Partners, a program that will have trained volunteers accompany older adults to doctors’ appointments and medical procedures. Volunteers will meet with patients to review concerns, medications, and medical history. In the medical center the volunteers will take notes, request translation of medical jargon, confirm that the patient has a full understanding of the visit, and provide emotional support. Contact Judy Millner at judym@jfcsonline.org or 609-987-8121. Donate Please Rescue Mission of Trenton accepts donations of used furniture. To schedule a pickup at your home call 800-528-8825 or visit www.rmtrenton.org and click on donate. Health CentraState Healthcare System is participating in the American Cancer Society’s Epidemiology Research Program-Cancer Prevention Study-3. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have no personal history of cancer are invited to participate. The purpose of the study is to better understand the lifestyle, behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. Interested participants must schedule an enrollment appointment and receive instructions on how to complete the comprehensive online survey. Enrollment appointments will be scheduled for Tuesday, July 24, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m., or Wednesday, July 25, from 2 to 7 p.m. at CentraState’s Campus, 901 West Main Street, Freehold. Appointments will also be offered on Thursday, July 26, from noon to 5 p.m. at CentraState’s Medical Office at Monroe, 312 Applegarth Road, Monroe. The enrollment appointment will take approximately 30 minutes. TVisit www.cps3centrastate.org or call 888-604-5888. For Cafe Vendor South Brunswick Public Library Board of Trustees is accepting bids for a cafe vendor. Proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, August 1, at 11 a.m. Bid documents are at www.sbpl.info. Call 732-329-4000, ext. 7287 for an appointment. Mental Health The Push Group, Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxton Avenue, Hamilton Square, 609291-0095. For those with anxiety disorders. Free. 7 p.m. Lectures Creating a Life Well Lived, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 609448-1330. www.mcl.org. “Eliminating the Five Habits that Sabotage Your Success” presented by Beth Evard of Princeton Center for Yoga and Health. Register. 7 p.m. Schools Open House, The Lewis School, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609924-8120. www.lewisschool.org. Open house for alternative education program for learning different students with language-based learning difficulties related to dyslexia, attention deficit, and auditory processing. Pre-K to college preparatory levels. Summer study available. 1 p.m. 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. JULY 6, 2012 From The Police Blotter Plainsboro Maintaining a Nuisance; Offering Alcohol to Minors. At 11:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22, Officer Richard Wolak responded to a call for an ambulance at the Hunters Glen apartments. Police encountered a highly intoxicated 17-year-old male who had to be taken to the University Medical Center at Plainsboro. Police learned that the young man was at an underage drinking party at 813 Hunters Glen Drive. Paul Allan B. Pineda, 26, the lessee of the apartment, was charged with maintaining a nuisance, offering alcohol to minors, and making property available to minors to consume alcohol. Each intoxicated juvenile was taken into police custody and released to their parents. Criminal Mischief. On the morning of Wednesday, June 20, Officer Deon McCall investigated a report of criminal mischief at the Meadows at Middlesex Golf course. Course employees found damage to the tennis court fence and nine golf carts. The damages were estimated at $12,500. Employees also found graffiti on a picnic table. No suspects have been identified. On Wednesday, June 20, an employee of Horizon Disposal Services notified police of school books and papers that were placed in the toilet of a porta-potty at Morris Davison Park. The employee told police that he could not clean the toilet because the pump overheated due to the clog. The employee said the porta-potty needed to be replaced, and the estimated cost of damage was $200. Fraud. On Saturday, June 23, police responded to a report of fraud from a resident of Sycamore Drive. The resident was allegedly defrauded out of $400 through an internet puppy adoption scam. Suspected Arson. At 9:39 p.m. on Monday, June 25, police were dispatched to a fire at the basketball court in Schalks Meadow Park on Parker Road. Police determined Tuesday July 17 that an unknown actor set fire to a blue pad surrounding a basketball hoop. Fire Station 49 extinguished the flame. The damage to the pad was estimated at $50. Police have no suspects. DWI. At 1 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, police arrested 23-year-old teacher Matthew J. Lee of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., for speeding and DWI on Route 1 south. Police pulled Lee over and found him to be intoxicated. Lee was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and speeding, and released. Just before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, police arrested 48year-old Jose Mendez of Quail Ridge Drive for driving while intoxicated on Plainsboro Road near Scotts Corner Road. Police originally stopped Mendez for having a headlamp out. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to maintain lamps, reckless driving, and driving while intoxicated. On Sunday, June 24, at 2:46 a.m. Officer Mathieu Baumann observed a 2012 Hyundai swerving on Route 1 north. Police pulled the car over and found the driver, 22year-old Constantine Kodersha of Monmouth Junction, to be driving while intoxicated. Kodersha was arrested and issued summonses for DWI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain a lane. He was released with a future court date. Bicycle Theft. Detective Russell Finkelstein is investigating a report of a bicycle stolen from the bike rack at the Fox Run apartments sometime between Saturday, June 23, and Thursday, June 28. The bike, which has an estimated value of $1,500, was secured to the bike rack with a lock, but the lock was also apparently stolen. Harassment. On Friday, June 22, at 1:18 a.m. police responded to a call from a resident of Thoreau Drive after a raw egg hit her 2003 Toyota Camry as she drove down George Davison Road. The vehicle sustained no damage. Underage Drinking. At 10:48 p.m. on Sunday, July 1, police conStreet, Princeton, 609-921-9340. Ethnic dances of many cultures and countries using their original music. Beginners welcome. For all ages. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $3. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Dance Classical Music Get Into Step, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. Aerobic warmup followed by workout dance routine. With certified fitness trainer Maria Okros. Email: lawprogs@mcl.org. Register. 5 p.m. Community Sing-In, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Verdi’s Requiem conducted by William Hobbs. Soloists by participants in the CoOperative program perform. Free. 7:30 p.m. Art Pop Music Art Exhibit, Princeton Art Gallery, 20 Nassau Street, Princeton, 917-520-8653. Opening reception for “Tribute to a Teacher, an exhibit of works by students of I-Hsiung Ju, a professor of art for 30 years at Washington and Lee University. Works by Mike Kopald include traditional Chinese brushwork, Patrick Hinely’s photographs, Steve Brooks’ oil painting; Skip Epperson, a stage designer, presents pictures of set designs. On view to July 31. Closing reception Tuesday, July 31, 6:30 to 8 p.m. 6:30 to 8 p.m. 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. Dancing International Folk Dancing, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton 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. ducting a check near the Meadows at Middlesex Golf Course noticed two young men on a bench at the Caddy Shack Bar and Grill, which was closed at the time. Police approached the individuals and learned that one was a 16-year-old juvenile and the other was Jason Brown, an 18-year-old student and resident of Madison Drive. Both men were arrested and charged with possession/consumption of alcohol underage and defiant trespassing. Brown was released pending a future court appearance while the juvenile was released into the custody of his guardian. Vehicle Recovered in Pond/False Police Report. On Friday, June 29, police arrested 40year-old Kim Trachtenberg of Quail Ridge Drive for filing a false police report after her vehicle was found in a pond behind the post office off Schalks Crossing Road. After investigating, police determined that Tractenberg pushed the car into the pond and allegedly smashed the windshield to obscure the VIN number before walking back to her apartment. Tractenberg also faces charges of obstruction of justice, hindering, defiant trespassing, operating a motor vehicle on property without permission, illegal dumping, careless driving, and abandonment of a motor vehicle. She was released pending her first appearance in municipal court. West Windsor Where Fur is Flying W est Windsor may need its animal control officer in place again — to control people dressed up in furry costumes. A Memorial Day barbecue held at the Twin W Rescue Squad building on Everett Drive gave the township a black eye as a couple engaged in inappropriate behavior in broad daylight at the event, which drew an over-capacity crowd of more than 200. West Windsor Police responded to the incident, and the man and woman, whose names have not been released, were taken into custody. The event was a “Fur-BQ” party for a statewide group of “furries” — individuals who dress up in anthropomorphic animal costumes similar to sports team mascots. The Memorial Day event was organized by a West Windsor Twin W volunteer who goes by “Tony Ringtail” in postings on one of the group’s online hubs, Furaffinity.net. In an interview, Mayor ShingFu Hsueh said that Twin W is a 501(c)3 non-profit group that owns the rescue squad’s building. “The fact that it’s right next to the township’s municipal complex really sends the wrong message to the residents of West Windsor. Even if it isn’t township property it’s identifiable with the township. The Twin W’s equipment carries West Windsor’s logo,” Hsueh said. Hsueh added that because Twin W is a township volunteer organization that receives part of its budget from the township, certain professional expectations are in place. “They are a major arm for emergency res- THE NEWS cues in West Windsor. We have some paid employees working with them but they also rely on a lot of volunteers.” This year Council approved a $15,000 increase in annual funding for Twin W, going up to $45,000. It marked the rescue squad’s first increase in 20 years. Given Twin W’s relationship to West Windsor, Hsueh says he immediately sought an investigation by Police Chief Joe Pica and Business Administrator Robert Hary. After he was briefed by Hary and Pica, Hsueh said he was “was very surprised and very shocked.” Shortly after the incident Mike Leahy, president of the rescue squad, met with Hary and Pica. Hsueh views Leahy as a personal friend, saying they have known each other for a long time. “I don’t believe he’d be supportive of what happened on Memorial Day. Based on the report I got from Hary, Leahy had no problem in providing the township with assurances going forward,” the mayor says. The incident resulted in changes in codes of conduct for the Twin W building. First, Twin W will not allow alcohol to be served at the property — as in all of West Windsor’s municipal complex facilities, Hsueh said. “Number two — and it is probably not a big problem — is that they need to have more control over Twin W activities — not having people drinking and doing crazy stuff. Any time you have a lot of young volunteers with their friends coming from other places, anything can go on. There needs to be some control over what activities they have at that property,” Hsueh said. Marijuana Possession. On Thursday, June 14, police arrested 20-year-old Ahmed Abdelazim of Robbinsville after stopping him at the intersection of Route 1 north and Washington Road for failure to keep right and speeding. Officers noticed the odor of marijuana from inside the vehicle and found a bag in the car containing 19 individually wrapped chocolates that officers believed to contain marijuana. Police also found two prescription pills and a soda can “altered to conceal items.” Abdelazim was taken to West Windsor Police headquarters and issued criminal summonses for possession of CDS with intent to distribute, possession of over 50 grams of marijuana, possession of prescription drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Abdelazim also received traffic summonses for speeding, failure to keep right, and operating a motor vehicle with too many passengers for a provisional driver’s license. He was released pending a future court date. Kids Stuff College Admission Info Dancing Egg Dropping Competition, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Annual competition to create a device to protect a raw egg when dropped from heights of six feet and higher. Rules and official kits are available at the library. Rain or shine. Register. Free. 7 p.m. Contestants must use a kit of materials from the library to protect their egg. Raw eggs will be dropped onto a sheet of plywood from six feet, twelve feet, and then off the roof of the library. Understanding the College Admissions Process, Mercer County College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609570-3625. For rising juniors and seniors or transfer students. Presented by Brielle Parady. Three sessions. Register. $48. 7 p.m. Lectures Intellectural Property, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Seminar led by Richard A. Catalina defines intellectual property and includes information about enforcement in today’s business climate. 6:45 p.m. Ghost Busters, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. South Jersey Ghost Research members present methods and tools used by the group’s ghost investigators as well as evidence collected during investigations. The paranormal group investigates haunting in homes and business throughout the area. 7 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 .Email lawprogs@mcl.org. Register. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday July 18 Film Princeton Student Film and Video Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. Screening of original films created by students. Free. 7 p.m. 25 On Monday, June 18, West Windsor Police arrested 22-yearold Elizaveth M. Trotta of North Haledon for possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. Trotta was pulled over for having a headlamp out and an obstructed view. Police noticed the smell of marijuana inside her vehicl. Trotta was arrested, issued a criminal summons and given a future court date. Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609924-6763. 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. Participants in the CoOperative program perform. Free. 7:30 p.m. Vienna Piano Trio, Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-5708404. Stefan Mendl on piano, Wolfgang Redik on violin, and Matthias Gredler on cello. Free tickets available at the box office at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Live Music Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. 21 plus. 10 p.m. Food & Dining Cornerstone Community Kitchen, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau at Vandeventer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2613. Hot meals served, prepared by TASK. Free. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Continued on following page 26 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 WW-P News Classifieds HOW TO ORDER HOME MAINTENANCE BUSINESS SERVICES INSTRUCTION HELP WANTED 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: class@wwpinfo.com. 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. 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 Bookkeeper/Administrative Specialist: Versatile & experienced professional will gladly handle your bookkeeping 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. 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 alanjamira@gmail.com. www.thecellolearningcenter.com Lifeguards Plainsboro and West Windsor. Must be fully certified and stay until Labor Day. Salary depends on experience. Call Nick 908-464-3323. COMPUTER SERVICES OFFICE RENTALS Landscaping Maintenance: Clean up, mulching, mowing, trimming, planting and more. Call or Text: 609 7221137. 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. 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 tqmpropmgm@aol.com HOUSING FOR RENT West Windsor: 3 br, 1.5 ba. Convenient location. 1 yr. old appliances. Landlord provides lawn care. Backup generator. No pets, no smoking. Avail. July 7. Long term possible. $2400 p/m plus until. Judith Perrine, Solutions Real Estate, 609-520-3700 Appt call agent. 609-924-2483. CLEANING SERVICES Window Washing and Power Washing: Free estimates. Next day service. Fully insured. Gutter cleaning available. 609-271-8860. References available upon request. 30 years experience. JULY 18 Continued from preceding page Dinner and a Movie, Eno Terra Restaurant, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 609-497-1777. Screening of “Sourlands,” a new documentary by Jared Flesher highlighting local farmers. Dinner includes ingredients from area farms. Register. 6 p.m. Wine Dinner, Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-2529680. Four course wine dinner with Raul Perez features wines of Spain. Register. $75. 6 to 9 p.m. Health Town Hall Meeting, United Way Greater Mercer, ETS, Conant Hall, 660 Rosedale Road, Princeton, 609-637-4906. www.uwgmc.org. “Healthy Future” presentation and discussion focus on issues that impact health including education, economy, housing, transportation, and more. Register by E-mail to antonia.lewis@uwgmc.org. Free. 8:45 to 10:30 a.m. Diabetes 360 Five, South Brunswick Health Department, Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, South Brunswick, 732-3294000. “Foot Care and Diabetes” presented by Devindra Poonal, DPM. Register. Free. 10:45 a.m. Wellness Yoga in the Park, Yoga Life Society, Marina Pavilion, Mercer County Park, West Windsor. adventuresofyogagirl.blogspot.com. Yoga mats available. Freewill donation. 10 a.m. Kids Stuff Sports Hand Out, Princeton Presbyterian Church, 545 Meadow Road, West Windsor, 609-9871166. Basketball, skateboarding, and airsoft guns. 5 to 7 p.m. For Parents Breastfeeding Support, La Leche League of Princeton, Plainsboro Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609-799-1302. Information and support for mothers and expectant mothers. Babies are welcome. Free. 10 a.m. 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. 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 robthehandyman@att.net, 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 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 Chemistry & Math Tutoring: FullTime HS Teacher (20 years). 2012 American Chemical Society Award for Outstanding HS Chemistry Teacher. AP, Hon, Reg. UPENN-Stanford Ed. Call Matt 609-919-1280. Near Market Fair, Princeton. 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. 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. College.essay.writing.coach.jd@gmail.com. 609-902-2777 For Seniors Classical Music Beat the Heat Movie Series, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. Popcorn and screening of “Joyful Noise.” Register. Free. 1 p.m. H.M.S. Pinafore, Opera New Jersey, McCarter’s Matthews Theater, Princeton, 609-799-7700. Michael Unger directs. Mark Laycock conducts the New Jersey Symphony Chamber Orchestra. Sung in English. $20 to $110. 7:30 p.m. Author Event, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108.Miriam Lipschutz Yevick, author of “A Testament for Ariela,” shares her thoughts, values, and love of art and nature through letters to her granddaughter from 1985 through 2008. Yevick, a resident of Princeton, will have books available for purchase and autographing. Register. 3:30 p.m. Thursday July 19 On Stage After Ashley, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Drama presented by Chimera Productions. $13. 7:30 p.m. Boeing-Boeing, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609258-7062. Comedy. $25. 8 p.m. Film Princeton Student Film and Video Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. Screening of original films created by high school and college students. Free. 7 p.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. Literati Author Event, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609716-1570. Tiffany Strelitz Haber, author of “The Monster Who Lost His Mean” picture book. 1:30 p.m. Live Music Bob Egan, Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-9241707. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Arnie Baird, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. 9 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Riverside Bluegrass Band, a five-piece acoustic string band from Princeton, presents bluegrass, pop, country, and more. Free. Bring a lawn chair. 6 to 8 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. Health Caregivers Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, Plainsboro, 609987-8121. www.alz.org. 6:30 p.m. Wellness Dance for People with Parkinson’s Disease, DanceVision, Forrestal Village, 116 Rockingham Row, Plainsboro, 609-5141600. Dancers who trained with the Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson Group collaborate with DanceVision and Parkinson Alliance to present a movement class for people with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. Register. $10; $15 with a caregiver, spouse, or partner. 5 p.m. 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. Friday July 20 On Stage After Ashley, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8777. Drama presented by Chimera Productions. $13. 7:30 p.m. Chicago: The Musical, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-8859857. Musical. Blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. $15. 7:30 p.m. Gypsy, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. Musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne, and Stephen Sondheim. $20. 8 p.m. 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, jmoriarty@weidel.com; Princeton: Mike 609-921-2700, mike@weidel.com. Trainers, spin/group exercise instructors wanted at Plainsboro fitness facility. Fax resumes to 609-7992822 attention Stephanie or call Stephanie at 609-799-2800. Transcriptionist - work from home and learn digital court transcription. Income to $30/hr. Paid 3 month training program. Work 6 hrs./day and 35 hrs./week, during business hours. Some overnight and weekend assignments. This isn’t for part-timers. Must have 4 yr. college degree, be a quick study, have digital audio (unzipping) experience, and have great grammar and proof-reading skills. No exceptions. Send resume to wtrscramp@aol.com CLASSIFIED BY EMAIL class@wwpinfo.com CLASSIFIED BY FAX 609-243-9020 versity, 609-799-7700. Emerging artists take the stage. 7:30 p.m. Westminster Summer Choral Festival Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-921-2663. Bach’s Mass in B Minor performed by the orchestra and conducted by Joe Miller. $15. 7:30 p.m. Live Music Danielle Steward, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-2752919. Acoustic blend. 8 to 10 p.m. So Percussion, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Students from the So Percussion Summer Institute will improvise with members of the group. Free. 8:30 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 Bye Bye Birdie, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Musical about rock and roll by the Yardley Players. $18. 8 p.m. Rob Bartlett, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Boeing-Boeing, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. Comedy. $25. 8 p.m. Restaurant Supported Agriculture Dinner Series, Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. Three course farm to table dinner. Register. $29. 5 p.m. Dancing Family Dance Party, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. 4 p.m. Jersey Jumpers, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. Swing, jitterbug, and lindy hop. Lesson followed by an open dance. $12 to $15. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. 7 p.m. Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609912-1272. Beginners welcome. Lesson followed by dance. No partner needed. $5. 8 to 11 p.m. Classical Music Studio Artists Scenes Programs, Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater (Berlind), Princeton Uni- Food & Dining Farm Markets Farmers and Vendors Market, Cranbury, Park Place West, 609273-4811. Noon to 4 p.m. Kids Stuff Drama Workshops, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, 609-258-7062. “Masks and Characters” for ages 7 to 12. Register. $35. 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. For Seniors Brown Bag Discussion, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. “How Aging Affects How the Body Processes Medication” presented by a pharmacist. Bring your lunch. Register. Free. Noon. JULY 6, 2012 The Teachers Are The Artists In New Arts Council Exhibit Z akia Aziz Ahmed of West Windsor is one of the artists with works on view in West Windsor Arts Council’s exhibit, “In the Studio,” a collection of works by its teaching artists and faculty, an eclectic and sophisticated mix of art expressed through a variety of mediums. The exhibit is on view to August 31 with an opening reception on Sunday, July 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the West Windsor Arts Center Gallery, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. “When I first entered the current art exhibit, the word that came to my mind was unity,” says Ahmed. “Even though the art work was done by different artists in different mediums, it is amazing how all the art works blend so nicely. The exhibit gives me a quiet and peaceful feeling.” Her paintings feature vibrant colors and thick brushstrokes of various scenes and give the impression of fluidness and universality. Variations of color represent deep feelings in the artist, ones that may not be so apparent to the viewer upon first glance. Her most compelling painting is a deep retrospective of her Bangladesh childhood memories with her since-deceased sister. The hazy background of black, dark and light blue, pink and white, are all associated with certain memories from their sisterhood. A face — albeit faded –– represents the sister’s omnipresent companionship in Ahmed’s life. Ahmed has a master’s of fine arts degree from Dhaka University, Bangladesh. She studied printmaking at Colorado State University and graphic printmaking at Shilpakala Academy. Solo exhibitions of her work have been viewed in Bangladesh, Austria, Pakistan, and New Jersey. Her art was also part of a group show in China. Ahmed came to New Jersey in 1998 when her husband, Sayed Ahmed, was offered a job in West Windsor at American Cynamide. He is now an associate director at Pfizer. Their son, Rayyan, graduated from High School South in 2007, and is a student at Rutgers. Their daughter, Sabaha, graduated from South in 2008, and recently received a degree from Stevens Institute from Technology. An art teacher at Bangladesh International Tutorial, Ahmed taught oil painting for 10 years at Mercer Community College, and currently teaches oil painting for adults at the arts council. She gives private art lessons to children ages 6 to 16. “Teaching has always been my passion,” she says. “The classroom here is ideal for teaching art, with great lighting and all the necessary equipment in a large space. It is convenient for me and many of my students who live in the area, because it is only a couple minutes away from home.” Ahmed also feels that she is close friends with the students and often takes trips outside of the classroom to art museums. They recently went to the Philadelphia Art Museum. “The art gallery next to art class is great, because we always get to see great art shows,” she says. O ther artists with works on view include sculptor Katie Truk, a resident of Hamilton, who uses pantyhose of all shapes and sizes as the muse for her compositions. She teaches multi-media classes for Watercolors by West Windsor Resident on View in Plainsboro B arbara Cox of West Windsor has a new exhibit at Plainsboro Library –– a collection of watercolors on display throughout July. There will be a reception on Sunday, July 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Cox was raised in Ohio. She graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in art education. After her student teaching in Ohio, she married and moved to Fort Benning, Georgia, where her husband was stationed. She tried to return to teaching art only to find out that “the art rooms were being used as science rooms and art classrooms were on a cart.” Her teaching was put on hold when their three children were born. “We had horses and I had to stay home in case someone got hurt,” she says. (The News, June 10, 2011). Cox and her late husband moved to West Windsor 12 years ago. “We moved from Berkeley Heights to be near our daughter, Deanna, and help her with the children,” says Cox. “We were one of the first to move into Village Grande.” Her husband died in 2010. Her oldest son is a physician and dabbles in photography and her youngest son works to “protect computers.” Deanna, now a first grade teacher at Dutch Neck School, is raising her three children in West Windsor. About 20 years ago Barbara began teaching at elder hostels (now called Road Scholars). “I thought it would be a bunch of older boring people but I found teaching more exciting than painting,” she says. “The attendees, mostly in their late 60s and early 70s, were ready to sleep and drink art for a week and learned quickly. Art was waiting for them to pursue it.” Cox enjoys the inspirational scenery found in the New Jersey coastline and farmlands as the motivation for most of her paintings. In addition to having more than 20 solo shows, she has paintings hanging in private and corporate collections. More than 30 of Barbara’s paintings hang exclusively at the Kansas City corporate headquarters of the Independent Telephone Network. Her greatest joy as a professional artist is to teach others — with workshops in New Jersey, Ohio, and scheduled sessions of Elder Hostel in Cape May for the fall. — Lynn Miller Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street. Sunday, July 15, 2 to 4 p.m. Reception for an exhibit of watercolor paintings by Barbara Cox of West Windsor. On view to July 30. 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. Watercolor on Display: ‘Gathering,’ top, and ‘Old Trenton Road Barn,’ both by Barbara Cox of West Windsor. Her watercolor paintings are on display at Plainsboro Public Library through Monday, July 30. THE NEWS 27 In The Studio: Paintings by Zakia Aziz Ahmed of West Windsor, above left, and photographs by Sebastiano Stia of West Windsor are part of West Windsor Arts Council’s exhibit of faculty works. children and adults. Sculptor and mixed media artist Donna Payton, a resident of Perrineville, creates art from wood scraps and china shards to flea market discoveries. Her works range from ridiculous to surreal and her paintings match childhood playland fantasies. Photographer Sebastiano Stia of West Windsor presents works capturing nature during his more than 30 years of experience. He has taught photography for 19 years. “I try to interpret my surroundings in simplistic yet definitive images to express my personal vision encompassing conventional and conceptual reality,” he says. “These beliefs also strengthen my resolve of truth in images.” Mickey Waring’s collection includes mask and puppet making, jewelry design, watercolor, and collage, which have been influenced by a lifetime of travel in Europe in the Middle East. A member of the Metuchen Cultural Arts Commission, she has been active in the Metuchen arts community for more than 22 years and works as a teacher and freelance illustrator. Jeehee Pak’s artwork features a variety of different styles include sketches, watercolor, and self-portraits. Pak, the chief instructor of J Art Studio in San Jose, California, has more than 20 years of experience teaching art to children and high school students who want to apply to art college. She teaches figure drawing, watercolor painting, cartoon, and illustration at the West Windsor Arts Center. — Lynn Miller Art Exhibit, West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. “In the Studio,” an eclectic exhibition featuring the works of the center’s teaching artists and faculty members. On view to August 31. Gallery hours are Wednesday to Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Reception is Sunday, July 22, 4 to 6 p.m. 609-716-1931. www.westwindsorarts.org. 28 THE NEWS JULY 6, 2012 West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Post Prom 2012 The WW-P High School South Post Prom 2012 Committee is grateful for the extraordinary generosity and support we received from a wide array of businesses, groups and individuals. We were able to carry on this very important tradition because of the time, talent, and financial contributions of the following: CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS 1st Constitution Bank 12th Floor, Natalie Caricato Al's Sunoco Aljons Pizza (WW & Plainsboro) Americana Diner Anthony & Sons Asian Bistro Bagel Hole Bagel Nosh Bagel Place Bagel Street Balford Best Buy Brace Place Orthodontics Brother's Pizzeria Brown Dog Marketing Bryne Brothers Construction Café Capuano Italian Ristorante Capuano's Carlucci's Grill Dr. Carnevale Casa Rosario Cash for Gold, Ellin Glassband Century 21-Abrams, Hutchinson & Associates Chamberlin Plumbing & Heating Charmed By Claire ChazMaTazz Tuxedos Cheeburger Cheeburger Chili's Grill & Bar Chopsticks Clarksville Café Corner of Chaos Crown of India Kevin T. Coyle, D.M.D. Dairy Queen David Bradley Chocolates Direct Brands, Debi Fine Domino's Pizza Dunkin Donuts (Plainsboro, Rte 130 & Rte 1) East Asian Fusion East Windsor Deli Educational Travel Tours, Inc. Firmenich Charitable Foundation First Project First Wok Fraytak Veisz Hopkins Duthie, P.C. Garden State Driving School Garvey Pest Control, Inc. George's Roasters & Ribs Robert S. Goldstein, D.D.S Grover's Mill Coffee Steven L. Harris, D.D.S. Hoagie Haven Hooter's of Princeton Hot Wok Indian Hut It's A Grind The Jean Outlet Laser Park Little Szechuan Lotus Garden Macaroni Grill Magma Pizza Mahzu McCaffrey's Market McDonalds (Plainsboro) Melaleuca, The Wellness Company, Jackie Zohn Mercer Oaks Moe's Southwest Grill Myilai Masala New York Life (Bansal) Nicolina Pizza Olive Garden On the Border Perkins Piazza Assoc. Plainsboro Family Physicians Plainsboro PBA Princeton Driving School Princeton Hypertension Nephrology Princeton Junction Engineering, P.C. Princeton Nassau Pediatrics Princetonian Diner R&R Red Berry Reichmann Rita's Water Ice Romeo's Pizza Saker ShopRite Salt Creek Grille Sam's Club Shubh Labh Simply Savvy, Mary Jean Sokol Stacey Block Steak & Hoagie Subway (WW & Plainsboro) Subzi Mandi Sultan Wok Super Fresh Super Star East Buffet Sushi King Sydney Albert, Lauren Albert Taco Bell TGI Fridays The Bog Timothy's Nursery Tom Yum Hoong Tuttle Dental Care US Nails UPS Store Wegman's Wendy's (Rte 1) West Windsor PBA Westin Hotel Windsor Hair Design WW-P HSS Boys Lax Team WW-P Drug and Alcohol Alliance, Kathy Cave FAMILY & FRIEND DONATIONS Akbar Family Altamore Family Daniels, Gina D'Anna, Anna D'Antuono, Judy D'Antuono, Tony Dave, Nisha De La Rosa, Kristen de Riel, Stan Deamond, Earl Deamond, Jean Dean, Rob Dean, Linda Derman, Lori Donnelly, Laura Dontas, Karen Dontas, Peter Efstathios, Marisa Egan, Susan Epstein, Emily Epstein, Lee Evans, Kim Evans, Skip Fernandez, Stu Fernandez, Susan Finnie, Gina Fitzpatrick, Kevin Fitzpatrick, Theresa Flatley, Marty Frullo, Patti Gagliardo, Terri Ganesh, Ushi Giambagno, Brian Giambagno, Mary Ann Gilbertson, Dorca Gill, Leroi Gill, Robin Gilman, Tom Gioseffi, Lorie Glassband, Ellin Godfrey, Naomi Grayson, Chris Greco, Grace Greco, Pete Greene, Todd Grbic, Bob Grbic, Diane Hahn, Beth Hahn, Dan Harter, Ida Harter, Simon Hasling, Diane Hegde, Gajanan Herelle, Alicia Hiscock, Jodi Hong, Janey Huang, Bonnie Infante, Al Infante, Sandy Inverso, Denise Inverso, Frank Jay, Bhuvana Jin, Kathy Jones, Cherise Kadis, Kenneth Kadis, Rosalie Katz, Trisha Kellner, Anne Kelly, Kim Ketchmark, Janis Ketchmark, Timothy Kodandaram, Vani Kolb, Julie Koval, Linda Koval, Mary Krakower , Kristen Ku, Miriam Kumar, Mangala Kunkle, Beth Lakhwani, Pratima Laermer, Caryn Leaemer, Courtney Lea, Lillian Lee, Bob Lee, David Lee, Sharon Lee, Sue Leon, Michelle Leon, Sherryl Leong, Lonie Leyden, Beth Leyden, Chris Leyden, Mark Li-Wang, Bifang Lichtman, Beth Lindner, Allison Lindner, Paul Litzinger, Mary Lynn Loury, Brenda Luthra, Richa MacArthur, Gordon MacArthur, Mary MacDougal, Gina Mackay, Maureen Macknin, Allan Macknin, Carol Malinina, Inga Mallem, Sridevi Mangat, Saiba Mangone, Stacey Manikonda, Radhika Mahesh, Maramreddy Maher, Gena Maramreddy, Prashanthi Matos, Ana McCabe, Ann Marie McGovern, Christina McGovern, Erin McGovern, Joe McMillen, Debbie McQuade, Holly Mehta, Devyani Mendes, Diane Mendez, Claire Mendez, Hector Menezes, Vera Merrill, Tracey Mishra, Radha Modi, Kathy Mohnot, Nandita Mohnot, Nitu Mozenter, Lori Nathis-Bridgett, Nanatte Nestel, Jodi O'Connor, Kathy Oleskiewicz, Susan Oretel, Linette Pakulski, Jane Pastor Heidi, First UMC Patel, Preeti Paul, Sydney Pei, Suey-Lain Per, Kim Plester, Diane Porfido, Stacey Prima, Dani Principe, Jane Rabbino, Debbie Rabbino, Doug Rabbino, Jennifer Ragone, Diane Ramesh, Anujha Ramesh, Rangashree Rao, Rekha Riff, Dana Rohrback, Ann Rose, Bill Rose, Bruce Rosenberg, Zachary Rubenstein, Melissa Ruta, Joan Ruta, Pat Sabino, Karen Sandford, Dan Sandford, Mariellen Sandgren, Bernie Sanil, Shalini Sarda, Chayya Sasson, Brigitte Savage, Bob Savage, Cathy Schaffler, Rhonda Schoenhauer, Cindy Schoepfer, Natalie Salerno, Rachel Senopoulos, Alex Senopoulos, Donna Senopoulos, Harry Shah, Netri Sharma, Vearesh Shaub, Yuko Sheffield, Lisa Sheldon, Annette Sheldon, Benjamin Sivertsen, Drew Sivertsen, Emma Sjamsu, Cynthia Slothower, Kathy Spina, Sharon Stocker, Susan Tadej, Anna Tadej, Jack Tadej, Margaret Terebey, Maureen Thumm, Janine Torres, Susan Valdes, Martha Vaswani, Poonam Vena, Caren von Autenried, Liz Wang, Eddy Kate Wang, Sarah Wang, Sheng Wong, Chin Xiang, Ting Young, Diane Young, Erin Young, Nicholas Young, Pat Young, William Yu, Bonnie Yu, Grace Zelepukin, Yuri Thank You Very Much! PTA/PTSA DONATIONS Dutch Neck PTA Grover PTSA HS South PTSA Maurice Hawk PTA Town Center PTA Village PTA WW-P Education Association Alter Family Altiero Family Alvarez Family Antane Family Asay Family Bacher Family Bailey, Sherri Bailin Family Balistrieri Family Bongiovani Family Borsack Family Boyle Family Bridgett Family Bruno Family Calder Family Campbell Family Cash Family Chen Family Chong Family Chu Family Clancey Family Cloyes Family Cohen Family Cornfeld Family Daniels, Gina Deamond Family Dean Family DeLemos Family DeSanctis Family Donnelly Family Donovan Family Dwyer Family Easter Family Edmonds Family Ellison Family Flatley Family Gilpin, Donald Grant Family Grbic Family Greenman Family Gul Family Hackett Family Hagen Family Harrington Family Hunter Family Infante Family Itak Family Julius Family Kellner Family Kher Family Krakower Family Kullman Family Lane Family Lee Family Leon Family Leyden Family Lowell Family MacArthur Family Macknin Family Matos Family McCabe Family McElligott Family McGuinness Family Oosterhoff, Elizabeth Patel Family Pepperman Family Principe Family Rabbino Family Sabino Family Sandberg Family Sanford Family Savage Family Skolka Family Spina Family Steiner Family Strange Family Tam Family Thumm Family von Autenried Family Wang Family Yu Family VOLUNTEERS Agyeman, Rhodalynn Aimers, Debbie Akbar, Sherri Alvarez, Ana Antane, Madelene Arias, Martin Asay, Steve Bacher, Michelle Bailin, Lori Ballestrieri, Tracey Balzano, Barbara Balzano, John Bell, Leanne Bengid, Ben Bhame, Karen Bhatla, Harveen Borowsky, Alice Bortnick, Judy Borsack, Charlene Borsack, Scott Bortolus, Dennis Boyle, Liz Boyle, Pat Brennan, Diane Bright, Bill Bright, Cindy Bromberg, Melody Bruno, Linda Callahan, Carol Campbell, Alex Campbell, Dave Campbell, Gail Campbell, Jane Campbell, Mark Carroll, Beth Carroll, Tom Chavez, Bladimir Chowla, Seema Clancey, Ellen Cloyes, John Cloyes, Kathy Cohen, Adam Cohen, Debbie Colonna, Mary Ann Cook, Karen Cooper, Melisa Crossey, Andrea Crossey, Larry Cuitino, Desiree POST PROM COMMITTEE Co-Chairs: Debbie Rabbino, Sandy Infante Treasurer: Gail Campbell Decorating: Marianne McGovern, Liz Bortolus Chaperones: Jane Principe Clean Up: Emily Epstein, Theresa Fitzpatrick Donations-Parent/Alumni: Melissa Cooper Donations-Corporate: Pratima Lakhwani, Poonam Vaswani Food & Drinks: Annette Sheldon, Sandy Infante Games & Entertainment: Anna D'Anna, Felicia Washington Prizes & Senior Gifts: Sharon Spina Post Prom Program & Thank You: Beth Leyden PTSA Liaison: Debbie Rabbino, Gail Campbell Publicity: Debbie Rabbino Safety: Lori Mozenter, Patti Frullo Tickets: Madelene Antane Web-site Master: Desiree Cuitino Drug & Alcohol Alliance Liaison: Alicia Herelle Bake Sale: Karen Sabino Battle of the Bands: Leanne Bell, Denise Valen Boutique Sale: Cindy Bright Care Packages for Alumni: Cindy Bright, Claire Mendez Charmed by Claire: Cindy Bright ChazzMaTazz Tuxedo Rentals: Maureen & John Terebey Clothing Drives: Beth Leyden, Terri Gagliardo, Jane Pakulski Flea Market Food Concessions: Cathy Savage "2012 Graduate" Lawn Signs: Emily Epstein, Sandy Infante Luggage Tags: Sherryl Leon, Maureen MacKay McCaffery's Receipts/Box Tops: Barbara Balzano Mendokers Sale: Diane & Erin Young Pickleball: Pete Dontas Prom Dress Sale: Anna D'Anna Restaurant Nights: Cindy Bright, Charlene Borsack Volunteer Coordination: Jane Principe, Annette Sheldon Wine Tasting Event: Sharon Spina, Lorie Gioseffi, Caren Vena dD A very special "Thank You" goes to the WW-P District Personnel along with our deepest gratitude to the entire HSS Staff. We couldn't have done it without your support and assistance! Additionally, we sincerely regret if a name | has been omitted or misspelled. Please know we appreciated your contribution. Thank you for your support in keeping the WW-P HSS Class of 2012 and their guests safe, and providing them a night filled with fun times and amazing memories! dD
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