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Planners say land on Route 31 should be redeveloped Suggested plots include ShopRite, Wells Fargo branch, others By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
The Hopewell Township Planning Board has recommended five parcels of land, including the ShopRite grocery store on Route 31 at the Pennington Circle, to be considered “an area in need of redevelopment.� The Planning Board, which had been asked by Township Committee to review the parcels, made its recommendation following a public hearing at its Sept. 7 meeting. The five parcels include the
ShopRite grocery store, the Wells Fargo Bank, a three-bay service station, and two vacant lots - one of which is owned by Hopewell Township - on Route 31 and County Route 546. Planning consultant Frank Banisch, who was retained to conduct a preliminary investigation into whether the tracts should be considered to be an area in need of redevelopment, outlined his findings before the Planning Board and a handful of attendees. Three of the five lots meet at least one criteria to be named “an area in need of redevelopment,�
Borough campaign aims to promote everyday safety By Lea Kahn Staff Writer
Safety doesn’t happen by accident - and that is the message a recent public awareness campaign for Hopewell Borough residents aims to get across. Through the “Heads Up Hopewell� campaign, borough officials are encouraging pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers to be alert, take care and look out for one another as they make their way through the one-square-mile town. “This is a campaign that excludes no one - bicyclists, pedestrians, drivers, residents and visitors,� Borough Administrator Michele Hovan said. Hopewell Borough is taking a multi-pronged approach to encouraging safety, Borough Councilwoman Shelby Tewel said, who suggested the campaign. Bookmarks, coffee cup sleeves, posters and banners emblazoned with the “Heads Up Hopewell� theme are making their appearance throughout the town, the councilwoman said. Tewel plans to approach the Hopewell Business Association to talk to business owners about the campaign, so they can explain it to their employees. Meanwhile, the Hopewell Township Police Department plans to send officers into Hopewell Elementary School to teach children how they can safely navigate through the town. For example, pedestrians
should use crosswalks, look both ways before stepping into a crosswalk and then look again. Wearing bright colors to increase one’s visibility is a good idea. Bicyclists also are encouraged to wear bright colors to increase visibility. They must ride in the same direction as cars, and stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. They should avoid riding too close to parked cars whose occupants could open the car door into them. Drivers should slow down, look and then look again when they approach an intersection or crosswalk. They must stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. And of course, do not text and drive at the same time. Over the past few years, Hopewell Borough has made improvements to the streetscape in the business district, some of it aimed at pedestrian safety, Hovan said. The “Heads Up Hopewell� campaign - “lift your head and be aware of your surroundings� - is the “natural next step� to encourage the community to become part of the solution, she said. “It is no way unique to Hopewell Borough, but we can make a difference in Hopewell. If we can reduce the risk in Hopewell Borough, other communities will follow,� she said. “Most problems can be alleviated with a little common sense, a little courtesy and a little respect, which is what makes a ‘community,’� Hovan said.
based on the state Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, Banisch wrote in his report. The two parcels - a triangular sliver of land on Route 31, next to the ShopRite grocery store, and the Wells Fargo Bank lot on County Route 546 - are included because they are adjacent to the other three parcels. The other three parcels meet at least one of several criteria for designation as an area in need of redevelopment - starting with the 10-acre lot occupied by the grocery store. “With a sea of asphalt sur-
rounding the building, a holding tank for septic waste and a store is undersized for the market, (the lot) can qualify as an area in need of redevelopment,� Banisch wrote. Banisch pointed to the “obsolescence,� “faulty arrangement or design,� and the “excessive land coverage� in making the case to designate the parcel as an area in need of redevelopment. In its present state, the tract is “not fully productive,� he wrote. Next to the ShopRite grocery store is a small lot that contains a service station and three service
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Hopewell Valley Central High School’s boys soccer team (in black) faced off against their counterparts from Allentown High School in a 2-0 loss on Sept. 11. Above, junior Ben Moreale takes a header. Below, junior Luke Tartaglia tries to keep Allentown senior Chris Patrylow at bay.
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bays, with multiple driveway entrances and exits on Route 31. Banisch pointed to the same criteria - “obsolescence,� “faulty arrangement or design,� and “excessive land coverage� for designating it as an area in need of redevelopment. A vacant 44-acre lot located at the rear of the ShopRite grocery store that is owned by Hopewell Township also qualifies as an area in need of redevelopment, Banisch wrote. He pointed to the “growing lack of proper utilization, caused See REDEVELOPMENT, Page 5A
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HOPEWELL VALLEY BRIEFS Getting started with Medicare
On Tuesday, September 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pennington Public Library, 30 N. Main Street, Pennington, learn about the different parts of Medicare. Find out when you are eligible and when to apply for Medicare and how to choose the coverage you need. Refreshments will be served. Registration is requested by calling 609-537-0236 or e-
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Hopewell Township DriveThru Flu Clinic On Wednesday, September 27 from 2-6 p.m. at the Hopewell Township Public Works Building, 203 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville. Follow signs to ball field entrance on Scotch Road. Open to Valley are residents ages 12 and above. Please bring your medicare, insurance card and or prescription card with you. To schedule an appointment, email ere@ hopewelltwp.org of call Liz in the Health Department at 609-537-0257.
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NEVER TOO OLD FOR BRACES People are now living longer with the expectation that they should look good and function well in their old age, so many are opting for orthodontic treatment. In fact, the American Orthodontic Association now estimates WKDW RQH LQ ÂżYH RUWKRGRQWLF patients is over the age of 18. Some have already undergone orthodontic treatment, but failure to regularly wear their retainers caused their teeth to drift. Others never received treatment as children and now want to avail themselves of WKH EHQHÂżWV WKDW VWUDLJKWHU evenly spaced teeth can bring. Orthodontists have responded with more discreet orthodontic appliances including “invisibleâ€? aligners and clear braces. These options help adults realize their goals with little interruption to their lives. To schedule a consultation, SOHDVH FDOO WKH RIÂżFH RI MARK W. McDONOUGH, DMD, LLC, at 609-7301414. We provide exceptional orthodontic care using the latest in orthodontic and computer technology in a friendly environment. Our goal is to produce gorgeous smiles while keeping our patients in treatment for the shortest time possible. We are located at 245 South Main Street (next to Toll Gate Grammar School), Pennington.
On Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m., Pennington United Methodist Church will continue to host free Community Movie Nights on the last Friday of the month. The movie “42� will be shown at the church’s Morrell Fellowship Hall. The 2013 film, starring Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight and Harrison Ford, tells the story of Jackie Robinson’s breakthrough of the color barrier in major league baseball in 1947. The showing includes free popcorn and soft drinks. The church is located at 60 S. Main St., Pennington. The church is ADA accessible and offers handicapped parking.
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their lives, their deaths, and the joys and hardships in the historic times they lived. Period music will be provided by Hopewell Hall, an a cappella ensemble specializing in 18th and 19th century repertoire. A postperformance reception with light refreshments will be held at Pennington Public Library.
Pennington Farmers Market The Pennington Farmers Market is now open for its ninth season on the lawn in front of Rosedale Mills on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You will find fresh organic vegetables, grass-fed meats, award-winning wine, artisan roasted coffee (and beans personally ground for you), bouquets of flowers and more. Weekly vendors include Beechtree Farm, Caribbean Delights, Chickadee Creek, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, Nine Acre Farm, Skyroast Coffee, TreeLicious Orchard & Just Made Bakery, Uncle Ed’s Creamery, and Whipped Confections by Katie. The Pennington Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May to November on the lawn at Rosedale Mills (101 Route 31 North in Hopewell Township). To find out more, sign up for the weekly email at PenningtonFarmersMar@ ket gmail.com, visit penningtonfarmersmarket.org, find them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter.
A historical theater production, “Spirits of Hopewell Valley,â€? will be presented on October 15 at 2 p.m. among the headstones at the Old Methodist Cemetery on PenningtonTitusville Road. o-sponsored by Pennington United Methodist Church, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and Pennington Public Library, the production will allow the public to hear voices from the past and experience history featuring eight local figures buried at the Methodist Cemetery and the Days of Pennington African CemeYesteryear tery. These two burying Senior Picnic Would you like to see grounds contain the remains scenes of when steam trains of some of Hopewell Val- Volunteers still operated on the ley’s first settlers, dating Needed Belvidere-Delaware line of back to the early 1700’s and It’s almost that time of The Pennsylvania Railroad 1800’s. The live theater and when the main street of presentation will recount year again for the Hopewell Valley Senior Picnic. Once again we are looking for people to ask for and collect door prizes for the picnic. Please contact Randi Knechel, 609-537-0236 or TM Fascial Stretch Therapy is a rknechel@hopewelltwp.org unique, complete & comprehensive , if you are interested in volsystem of table-based assisted unteering. You will be asked stretching, focusing on the joint to distribute flyers for the capsule & connective tissue that businesses and receipts surrounds muscles, bones & joints. after/at the time the item is picked up. We have a list of BeneďŹ ts: past donors, however, new UĂŠ ˜VĂ€i>ĂƒiĂƒĂŠ Â?iĂ?ˆLˆÂ?ÂˆĂŒĂžĂŠEĂŠ ideas are always welcome. Joint Range of Motion Any door prizes that are colUĂŠ i˜}ĂŒÂ…iÂ˜ĂŠEĂŠ,i‡>Â?ˆ}Â˜ĂƒĂŠ Ă•ĂƒVÂ?iĂƒ lected may be dropped of at UĂŠ Â“ÂŤĂ€ÂœĂ›iĂƒĂŠ*ÂœĂƒĂŒĂ•Ă€i Hopewell Township MunicUĂŠ iVĂ€i>ĂƒiĂƒĂŠ VÂ…iĂƒĂŠEĂŠ*>ÂˆÂ˜Ăƒ ipal Building to Randi in Senior Services located Results Felt in One Session! Cumulative Results with downstairs in the Health Multiple Sessions! Department.
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Titusville was the hub of business in that area? You can see these and more images of the Titusville-Washington Crossing area on October 1 at 3 p.m., in the Titusville Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. The presentation will be given by Carol & Bob Meszaros, local historians and collectors of photo and paper memorabilia of this local area. They have also presented “Bucolic Pleasant Valley� and “Floods on the Delaware River,� The Village of Titusville is listed in the National and State registry of historic districts. The program is free and light refreshments will be served. Child care will be provided. For more information contact Barbara Matlack at 609 737-1385 or Tim and Elene West at 609737-1420 or visit www.titusvillechurch.org.
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starting a pool league. They are looking at an afternoon during the week from 1-3 p.m. at the Hopewell Valley YMCA Building, 62 South Main Street, Pennington. This new group would require a group leader to work directly with Randi to make any necessary changes or improvements to the program and manage the overall group of participants. Please call Randi 537-0236 if you are interested in joining this group or becoming the group leader.
GrandPals volunteers needed The new school year is just around the corner. We will start our second year of GrandPals. We are looking for volunteers for this rewarding program. Our volunteers will read to groups of students weekly at Bear Tavern Elementary School. The volunteer will have the same group of students every week from October to May and your relationship with them will blossom. You will watch them grow from the young Kindergartener to the confident student ready for first grade. Please contact Randi Knechel, 609-537-0236 for more information or if you are interested in volunteering for the program.
Community Closet clothing The Hopewell Community Closet has reopened and has fall and winter fashions for all ages and sizes newborn to 3X. There’s something for everyone — men, women and children — for a freewill donation or free to those who are financially struggling. Shop hours are Saturdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Hopewell Community Closet is in Burton Hall of the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Hopewell Borough. Donations of gently used clothing, shoes and handbags are accepted at business hours. The mission of the Hopewell Community Closet is to provide access to free or low-cost clothing to struggling individuals and families. This ongoing outreach is operated by the United Methodist Women of Hopewell United Methodist Church. The freewill donations support UMW missions. The church is at 20 Blackwell Ave. More information is available at www.hopewellmethodist.or g.
Heirloom blanket on sale
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hopewell Fire Department is selling a one-of-akind heirloom blanket featuring nine historic sites in Hopewell. It is available in four colors: cranberry, hunter green, duke blue and black on a natural background. The blanket measures 48 by 68 inches and includes a brief history of each landmark shown on the blanket. The cost is only $40 each. The landmarks are St. Michael’s Orphanage (1898), Old School Baptist Church (1715), Hopewell Academy (1756), Hopewell House (circa 1700), John Hart Monument (1865), Hopewell Fire Department (1911), Pierson/Gantz residence (1891), chocolate factory (circa 1900) and railroad station (1882). Blankets can be purchased by calling Mary Anne Van Doren at 609466-3060 or emailing hopewellblanket@gmail.co m. Supplies are limited. Proceeds support the auxiliary.
Join Girl Scouts
Girls in grades kindergarten through 12 will make new friends and have new experiences and opportunities in art, science, nature and community service when they join Girl Scouts. For information, go to gscsnj.org/join or email hvgsinfo@ gmail.com with contact information.
Join Cub Pack 1776
Cub Scout Pack 1776 of Titusville invites boys in grades one to five to join the pack. Learn to tie knots, shoot an arrow, build a birdhouse, make and race derby cars and go on hikes. To learn more about the programs, email Cubmaster Joe Gribbins at gribbons@comcast.net or call at 309-1962.
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Local entrepreneur has high ‘spirits’ with latest venture Former Triumph brewery founder hopes to strike gold in Sourland Mountains By Andrew Martins Managing Editor
Grass-fed. Free range. Organic. Today’s culture is filled with buzzwords that aim at boiling products down to a feeling of authenticity; of a time long past where hometown farmers and grocers helped feed the United States. For serial entrepreneur and long-time Hopewell resident Ray Disch, some of those keywords are being coopted for his latest venture, Sourland Mountain Spirits. “I think as a country, the timing is good because we’re trying to go back to where we came from,” he said. “When I grew up in the North Jersey ... the vegetable guy came around every night with a truck of fresh vegetables. This is nothing new. People want to support local merchants and purchase local products.” Touted as the state’s first “farm distillery since prohibition,” the company’s tractor-barn-turned-distillery on Double Brook Farm has been the staging ground for a more agrarian approach to gin, vodka and rum that uses ingredients from local sources, with some exceptions. Having lived in Hopewell Township for the last 33 years, with deep ties to its community, the proud 62-year-old business owner practically beams when he explains how his smallbatch, hometown operation differentiates itself from larger companies. “When people ask the difference between our locally produced spirits and what the big guys put out, I tell them that the easiest analogy is the difference between homemade food and fast food,” he said. “[Homemade food has] better ingredients and a slower process. We’re just taking more time and care.” Time and care are two words, he said, that went into the making of the distillery, which shares land with Jon and Robin McConaughy’s Brick Farm Tavern and the Troon Brewing Company on Hopewell-Rocky Hill Road. Years prior to getting into the spirits distilling business, Disch was the co-founder of the Triumph Brewing Company in Princeton during the mid-90s with his wife and another business partner. Having been involved in a lobbying campaign to get the state legislature to allow craft breweries in the state, he eventually sold his share of the brewery before moving onto other ventures, like starting real estate and construction businesses. Though his time with Tri-
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Standing in front of the custom-made stills that make his company’s gin and vodka, Sourland Mountain Spirits founder and CEO Ray Disch is no stranger to the alcohol industry, having helped found the Triumph Brewing Company in Princeton. His company is the state’s first “farm distillery.” umph came to an end, Disch Christie signed a bill into that brought most people tain approvals first from the ting to make my own hightownship’s zoning board quality product that I could said he never stopped pay- law allowing just that. Hav- joy,” he said. ing attention to potential ing received multiple busiFor him, that meant get- and then state and federal be proud of,” he said. legislation allowing for craft ness offers and plans over ting back into the realm of approvals to operate a dis- “When I first got into the distilleries to make their the years leading up to then, alcohol and surrounding tillery. Eventually, they beer business, I didn’t want way to New Jersey at some Disch said he quickly began himself with “more artsy, were given the green light to have a brew pub - I just getting the wheels turning interesting people” in the by all concerned parties by wanted a microbrewery bepoint. “I knew it was going to for what would eventually process. 2016, prompting them to set cause I wanted to make my be the next thing. Wine had become Sourland Mountain “I made a promise to up shop at their current lo- own brand. Now I get to do that.” sort of done its thing and Spirits. myself when I was in my cation. Since opening back in “When the governor 50s, that I would spend less now we have a large number Starting with gin, Disch March, Disch said his prodof wineries in New Jersey signed the legislation into time with boring people and said 70 test, stove-top distilucts can be found in 80 loactively supported by the law in December 2013, I more time with artists and lations over the course of a cations throughout the state Department of Agricul- spent all of 2014 talking to artisans,” he said. “They year and a half took place and has won four awards ture...then beer came along my wife, asking if we just seem to be happier and before he and a friend were throughout the country. and now we have 65 or 70 wanted to get back into the have a healthier perspective in agreement with the “We’re off and running, breweries throughout the booze game because we on life.” recipe. having a ball and comnever had more fun or more state,” he said. “I wanted to get back Through 2015, Disch See DISCH, Page 5A It wasn’t until December satisfaction than when we and his wife worked to ob- into the booze business, get2013, when Governor Chris were producing a product
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Democrat outlines qualifications for township committee To the editor:
With Election Day less than 50 days away, Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and I look forward to meeting with Hopewell Township residents to continue to listen to your thoughts and concerns as we run for the Hopewell Township Committee. I have lived in the Harbourton section of the Township for the past 19 years. We live in the house my wife, Tracy Vogler, grew up in. Her parents moved here in 1968 and stayed for life. When Tracy’s mother, June, decided to move out of her house, she was happy that she did not have to leave the Township but could move to Four Seasons at Brandon Farms. I spent the first few years in Hopewell Township as a stay-at- home father with our son Teddy. Before then, Tracy and I had been living in the Washington, DC, area, where I went to law school at Georgetown after graduating from Penn State. I worked as an attorney for the Federal Communications Commission and at a large law firm, but Tracy and I decided moving to the township would give our son the quality of life we wanted for him. Since then, I started working at Comcast, and we added our twins, Bobby and Billy to the family. Teddy has since
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graduated from Hopewell Valley Central High School, and the twins are at Timberlane. And after visiting us frequently, my mother made the move from Pennsylvania to the township because she loved the area. I am currently serving on the Hopewell Township Finance Advisory Committee and the Environmental Commission. I have been a part of the hard work that dedicated volunteers undertake to help the township. I have worked to make sure our tax dollars are used efficiently, and that our environment is protected. I am proud to be running for Hopewell Township Committee with Mayor Kevin Kuchinski and know that working together, we can make Hopewell Township an even better community to live in while keeping taxes down and services in place. That’s what Democrats have done here in the township, and that’s what we’ll do in the future. For more information about our goals and plans to keep the township the terrific place it is to live, I invite you to visit us on Facebook at Kuchinski and Ruger for Hopewell Township. Michael Ruger Hopewell Township
Hello 3,000 new homes, good-bye Hopewell Township To the editor: It will be known as “The Great Hopewell Giveaway.” With the Affordable Housing settlement having been approved in court, approximately 3,000 new homes are coming to Hopewell Township. Approximately 95 percent are slated for the southern tier with over 2,000 new homes coming to both sides of Scotch Road. It took Hopewell Township 200 years to become home to approximately 6,000 residences. In the next eight years, the number of township residences is now scheduled to increase by 50 percent to 9,000 residences. Massive development requires massive services paid for by massive tax hikes, but don’t blame the coming 653 affordable housing units. Blame the failed negotiating ability of our township committee. Scotch Road landowner C. F. Hopewell, LLC, sometimes called Sansone Pacific, sometimes called Fortress Investment Group, was said to have made a tidy profit when they bought the Merrill Lynch properties from Bank of America and sold off pieces to current owners. Now, they can make another tidy profit when their currently-zoned office space on both the east side and west side of Scotch
Road is re-zoned for commercial and residential uses. A majority of those residences, roughly 80 percent, will be market-rate with only 20 percent designated for affordable housing. The public has asked repeatedly that, by satisfying C. F. Hopewell/Sansone Pacific/Fortress Investment Group’s insatiable corporate greed, there should be linkage to a substantial benefit for the township. Giving them 80 percent and leaving 20 percent for us does not fit the bill. That’s why the affordable housing settlement will and should be known as “The Great Hopewell Giveaway.” Hello 3,000 new residences, good-bye Hopewell Township as we know it. Harvey Lester Titusville
Politicians should support H.R. 466 to help kids around the world To the editor:
As the children start back to school here, I recall a conversation I had with my daughter, who is a middle school teacher. She described her plan to have her seventh grade students pick a favorite object, find out where it was made, by whom, and under what conditions—and then decide if they would purchase the object again. The goal is to teach about globalization and the interconnectedness of people, even strangers far away. This curriculum seems especially relevant when we realize that, around the world millions of children are unable to go to school. And this affects all of us. Education worldwide improves the state of the whole world: according to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), “every year of schooling decreases the chances of youth getting caught up in violent conflict by 20percent.” Fortunately, there is actually something we can do here and now that can help get education to the kids in the poorest countries. The GPE, an alliance of many countries both wealthy and poor, has a plan to give 25 million more children an education. The U.S. has increasingly supported this plan since 2011, but this year our support may be cut. Each of us can support the Global Partnership in Education by urging our representatives in Congress to sign on to H.R. 466. This resolution reminds us of our interconnectedness and of the importance of education. It empowers us, through our representatives, to improve the world.
Judy Livingston Hopewell Borough
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Protecting the Highlands - it’s the water
If you drink Budweiser, you’re drinking water from New Jersey’s Highlands! A rugged, mostly forested 1,250-square-mile region stretching diagonally across northern New Jersey, the Highlands supplies drinking water to about 6.2 million people, or more than 70 percent of the state’s population. That includes residents of Newark, Jersey City and Paterson, the state’s three largest cities, as well as parts of 16 of New Jersey’s 21 counties. Thanks to purification provided naturally and for free by Highlands forests, the region‘s water is among the cleanest and least expensive in the U.S. New Jersey’s pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and food and beverage industries depend on this clean Highlands water. When you’re enjoying an ice cold Bud or other brew made at Anheuser Busch’s Newark plant, toast the waters of the Highlands! Due in part to the importance of Highlands water to this state we’re in, New Jersey enacted the 2004 Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act to protect the region’s forests, farms and
waterways. The Highlands Act found that “protection of the State’s drinking water supply and other key natural resources …. could not be left to the uncoordinated land use decisions of 88 municipalities, seven counties and a myriad of private landowners,” all making decisions in a vacuum. The Highlands law established regional planning and set up the state Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council, which adopted a Regional Master Plan in 2008 to protect and enhance the value of water, forests, farmland and other natural, historic, cultural and scenic resources. The 860,000-acre Highlands Region includes the core “Preservation Area,” which is primarily forested and less developed, and the more suburbanized “Planning Area.” Municipalities in the Preservation Area are required to conform to the Highlands Regional Master Plan, while conformance is voluntary for Planning Area municipalities. While the Highlands Act and its Regional Master Plan’s planning and water protection have been suc-
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product that people enjoy because I want to be able to travel where I want, when I want. I’d like to have enough money for my wife and I to see the world. I don’t need more things or stuff,” he said. “As you get older, you realize how important it is to appreciate and to enjoy and to smell the flowers.”
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pletely focused on making the best product we can and then selling the bajeezus out of it,” he said. Looking forward, Disch said he wants to see how far he can take the distillery over the next few years. “I’d like to build a very, very successful brand and
cessful, many threats are challenging long-term success. One, the independence of the Highlands Council and its mandate to protect the region was damaged under the Christie administration. The Council now has several members appointed by the administration who have sought repeatedly to undermine the Highlands Act and Regional Master Plan. Two, rollbacks of state environmental regulations protecting the region have advanced during the Christie administration. For example, proposed new septic density regulations for the Highlands Preservation Area would allow more subdivision of large properties, which would result in more contamination of both surface and groundwater, as well as loss of forests, wildlife habitat and biodi-
versity. Finally, voluntary conformance with the regional plan has lagged, hampered during the past eight years by the Christie administration and pockets of local hostility toward the Highlands Act and Regional Master Plan. But the Highlands’ status could brighten within the next several months. In January, New Jersey will have a new governor and a newly-constituted Legislature. With them comes a new opportunity to restore and strengthen protections for the state’s largest source of clean drinking water. The Green in ‘17 campaign led by New Jersey League of Conservation Voters’ Education Fund has some advice for New Jersey’s next governor:• Reverse the Christie administration’s rollback of state clean water protections
- especially septic density regulations and flood hazard rules, which would threaten water quality. • Appoint members to the Highlands Council who support the water protection and planning mission of the Highlands Act and the Regional Master Plan. All current Council members‘ terms have expired, so the next governor will have the ability to dramatically influence the effectiveness and quality of the Council for years to come. • Support the Regional Master Plan and strongly encourage municipalities in the Planning Area to voluntarily conform. • Ensure that proposed changes to the Regional Master Plan - currently undergoing a required six-year review - do not weaken the Plan but make it more effective. New Jersey’s waters, rivers, streams, reservoirs
and underground aquifers don’t recognize political boundaries like county and municipal borders. It’s important to continue our state’s regional planning initiatives, as regional planning is the best hope for protecting the precious, fragile water resources of the Highlands. Let’s not wait until it is too late! As Benjamin Franklin wrote in Poor Richard’s Almanac, “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” For information about preserving New Jersey’s land and natural resources, visit the New Jersey Conservation Association website at www.njconservation.org or contact me atinfo@ njconservation.org. Michele S. Byers is executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation in Morristown.
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“The comprehensive replanning of these lands together can provide a variety of benefits to residents, businesses and travelers” including fewer driveways onto Route 31, an expansion of the ratable base with new and redeveloped businesses, and new housing that contains affordable housing units, Banisch wrote. Planning board members seemed receptive to Banisch’s recommendation. Board member Jack Belmont said that in more than 30 years, he had watched as a number of repair garages opened their doors and then
went out of business at the service station. But former Hopewell Township Mayor Harvey Lester took exception to the entire proceedings, noting the absence of ShopRite and Wells Fargo representatives at the public hearing. Lester questioned how the Planning Board could take action without input from the property owners. He asked how the Planning Board could “take away something” from the property owners without informing them. “I think it’s plain old wrong” not to have given notice to the property own-
ers, Lester said, even though Planning Board attorney Frank Linus told him that the property owners had been given proper notice. Linus also pointed out that the planning board was making a recommendation to township committee. It would be up to the governing body to take any action, he said. Board member Paul Kiss said that a property owner could not be forced to do anything. Township committee made it clear that condemnation of the land for another use would not be allowed.
Redevelopment by other conditions, resulting in a stagnant or not fully productive condition of land” - among the criteria set out in the state Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. “(The five parcels) occupy a strategic portion of the township, where Route 31 - the principal northsouth state highway serving this portion of the State - encounters one of the several confusing and complicated traffic circles that can make safe and efficient travel through this area a challenge,” Banisch wrote in his report.
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Friday, September 22, 2017
AT THE LIBRARIES Events at the Pennington Public Library include: Get Proactive about Breast Health: Would you like to be more proactive about your breast health? Eighty nine percent of women who develop breast cancer do not have a first-degree relative who had it. Genes are an important but relatively small part of the breast cancer story. You also need to understand the role of inflammation and the importance of your breast density. What increases risk and what can you do to lower it? Join Charlie Erica Fall and learn about healthy dietary habits, daily activities, standard of care options, as well as emerging technologies that can be a welcome addition to your breast care toolkit. Charlie will lead a discussion on steps you can take that can help remove the fear from breast care. Sunday, October 1 at 3 p.m. Charlie Erica Fall is a Certified Thermography Manager. Thermography is an early risk-assessment tool, a non-invasive imaging technology that may help women detect breast abnormalities at an earlier stage. It is radiation free and no compression is involved. Prior to her career in thermography, Charlie spent 20 years instructing families with autism in the dietary interventions to reduce the associated inflammation and symptoms. Food in Jars: Canning Demonstration: Want to preserve without cups and cups of refined sugar? Learn how to safely and deliciously can using honey, maple, coconut sugar and other natural sweeteners with the author of Naturally Sweet Food in Jars and blogger at Food in Jars, Marisa McClellan. She’ll show you how to make a batch of Pear Vanilla Jam, sweetened with honey and set with Pomona’s Pectin. She’ll also demonstrate how to use the boiling water bath method for safe, shelf-stable preservation. Marisa has taught canning and preserving for nearly more than a decade and loves to share her knowledge and experience with new and experienced canners alike. Thurs. October 12 at 7 p.m. Spirits of Hopewell Valley: Come and hear voices from the past with a historical reenactment featuring eight local figures buried at the Methodist Cemetery on PenningtonTitusville Road and the Pennington African Cemetery on South Main Street. These idyllic burying grounds contain the remains of some of Hopewell Valley’s first settlers, dating back to the early 18th and 19th centuries. Spirits of Hopewell Valley recounts their lives and deaths, the historical times, and the joys and hardships they shared. Period music will be performed by the Hopewell Hall, a small a cappella ensemble specializing in 18th and 19th century repertoire. History is more than dates and times. It is people: stories of their lives, hopes, joys and sorrow. Come and listen to how life was lived right here in Hopewell Township in its earliest years. Post-performance reception with light refreshments to be held at the Pennington Public Library, featuring photography by Cheryl Jackson. Sponsored by the Pennington Public Library, the Hopewell Valley Historical Society and the United Methodist Church of Pennington. Sunday, October 15, 2 p.m.; Rain date: October 22, 2 p.m. Ongoing: Color Me Calm: Research shows that coloring can be relaxing. Many adults in need of a break from stress are finding peace inside the blank spaces of a coloring page. The library will have coloring pages and supplies in the New Jersey Room and to enjoy this activity as a way to destress or just let your inner child out. Story Time with Ms. Kim: Treat your child and yourself to a morning out with rhymes, music, a small craft, and a read aloud that brings books to life. Story times have many benefits for children including: hearing another adult read, watching other children get engaged in a story, and exposure to a wide variety of authors and writing styles. Geared for children age 2-4, siblings and babies welcome. Wednesdays at 11 a.m., except last week of the month. Meetings will stop on the third week of July and will start back up in September. Adult Book Discussion Group: Drop by our long-running, monthly book discussion group for lively and stimulating conversation. Registration is not necessary. September 7 - “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante; October 5 - The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley. First Thursdays at 2 p.m. Too-Busy-for-Books Book Club: Designed for people who barely find enough time to breathe, this book club will read only a short work per month—nothing longer than 120 pages. Sept 12 - “And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer” by Fredrik Backman; Oct 10 - “House on Mango Street” by Sandra Cisneros. Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Events at the Hopewell Township branch, Mercer County Library, at 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, next to Hopewell Valley Central High School): Take a break at the library Friday afternoons in September for Relaxing Art Fridays — enjoy knitting, coloring, quilting, or other relaxing craft you bring along, and share the company of other fellow craft enthusiasts. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack. RAF will be held Fridays, September 22 and 29 at 1 p.m. Join Jody Levy, an Advanced Eden Energy Medicine practitioner, on Saturday, September 23 at 10 a.m. for Decoding the Language of the Body: What Is Your Body Trying to Tell you? Levy will help you learn how to understand the language of your body through an understanding of the Five Rhythm Model. You will learn that through an understanding of the mind-body connection, you can achieve greater emotional and physical well-being. Registration requested - online or telephone the library 609737- 2610. The Writers Support Group will meet on Tuesday, September 26 and Tuesday, October 24 at 6:00 p.dm. at the library. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the challenges of becoming better writers, defeating writer’s block and perfecting the craft. No registration necessary. Ensure your child’s car seat is correctly installed with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Come if you have an infant or child using a car seat, or even if you’re expecting a baby within the next month. Car seat safety check services provided by Princeton HealthCare System/Community Education & Outreach. Car Seat Safety Checks are taking place on Wednesday, September 27, starting at 10 a.m. Please call 609-737-2610 to register for a half-hour slot (last appointment for the day is at noon). Registration is limited; please call early.
Stop by the library for this month’s Movie for Adults: Fences (2016) being screened on Wednesday, September 27, 1:30 and 6:15 p.m. Adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a black garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh named Troy Maxson. Bitter about his lot in life, Maxson frequently takes out his frustrations on his loved ones. No registration necessary. PG-13, 139 minutes. Take advantage of one of the two opportunities this month to learn the fundamentals about preparing wills, healthcare directives, and powers of attorneys with our Estate Planning Information Sessions. The first session will be on Tuesday, October 3 at 7 p.m., and the second will be on Saturday, October 28 at 2 p.m. The session will include a description of the probate process. Registration requested. Thinking of adopting or fostering a dog from an animal shelter or rescue organization? Have you already opened your home and heart to a rescued dog-if so, thank you as there are so many who wait. Join us for our Animal Rescue: Do the Right Thing session, on Wednesday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m., where the presenter will share information, dispel myths and provide helpful connections to start or sustain you on your journey with a great friend. Pam Morgan, a certified Tellington Touch Practitioner for companion animals, has over 25 years of experience in dog rescue. Pam is the Executive Director for the Mercer County nonprofit organization, Doing Right By Rescues, which provides free customized tutoring to support those on both sides of the leash. This month’s First Friday Films is The Shack (2017) and will be shown on Friday, October 6 at 1:30 pm. A grieving man experiences a divine intervention while visiting a nearby shack [imdb.com]. PG-13, 132 minutes. On Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m., Princeton SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Businesses) will present a Small Business Seminar, Writing a Successful Business Plan. Registration is required - online or call 609-7372610. Take a break at the library Friday afternoons in September for Relaxing Art Fridays — enjoy knitting, coloring, quilting, or other relaxing craft you bring along, and share the company of other fellow craft enthusiasts. Feel free to bring a bag lunch or snack. RAF will be held Fridays, October 13 & 27 at 1 p.m. Join us on Thursday, October 12 at 7 p.m. as the Anime Aficionados watch the first three episodes of the action, Sci-Fi series Tokyo ESP. Plot Summary: Rinka is a financially struggling high school girl living with her single father in Tokyo. One day, while going home from school, she sees a penguin flying in the sky towards the Tokyo Sky Tree. She chases after it only to find fish swimming in the air. One of the fish goes through Rinka and causes her to pass out. She wakes up to find that she has developed the ability to slip through solid objects. Please note: Anime will be shown in Japanese with English subtitles. Films are for an adult and older teen audience and may include adult (rating of 17+) content Try our new book club, The Short of It, which focuses on the short story. Each month we’ll read and discuss three short stories by the same author. This month’s author is Alice Munro and her short stories, “Walter Brothers Cowboy,” “Day of the Butterfly,” and “Boys and Girls.” No registration necessary. The group meets on Wednesday, October 18 at 2 p.m., and copies of the stories are available at the Reference/Information Desk. Join us for this month’s Adult Craft on Wednesday, October 18 at 10 a.m. Materials will be provided. Registration is required; to register, contact the library at www.mcl.org or call us at 609-737-2610. Join canal author and historian Linda J. Barth on Wednesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. for History Talk: The Delaware & Raritan Canal. She will introduce you to the people, the bridges, the locks, and the aqueducts that made the canal work. This waterway, now the centerpiece of a popular state park, transported men and supplies between New York and Philadelphia during three wars. Inventor John Holland used the canal to deliver his Holland VI submarine to Washington for its Navy trials, and luxury yachts, like J .P. Morgan’s Tarantula, cruised the waterway. Come learn more about this gem of central New Jersey. Join us on Saturday, October 21 at 2 p.m. for our newly formed book club, African-American Author Spotlight, which celebrates contemporary African-American authors. This month we’ll discuss A.L. Herbert, as well as her Mahalia Watkins Soul Food Mystery series. The first two books, Murder with Fried Chicken and Waffles and Murder with Macaroni and Cheese) are being lauded for their delicious plots and engaging characters. Cozy mystery fans aren’t the only readers consuming her books. Join us as we discuss Herbert’s tasty whodunits. Registration is requested. One-on-one help with library digital resources, like ebooks, audiobooks and movies, is available by appointment. Call 609-737-2610 or email avanscoy@mcl.org. Those who have something to put in the display case should contact Anna Van Scoyoc at 609-737-2610. If you have old Centralogues you’re thinking of getting rid of, the library will take them for its local history collection. Get to know the borough better by joining the library’s activities at the Hopewell Public Library: Lindbergh talks: October 4, 7 p.m. at the Hopewell Theater - A two part talk covering the life and times of Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh with local author Jim Davidson. Storytime: Every Monday morning at 10:30 a.m., preschoolers and their adult companions are invited to gather in our upstairs Children’s Room for stories, songs and activities. Traditional Book Club: Meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the library. Copies of each month’s book are available for check out. All are welcome. Cookbook Book Club: Cookbook Book Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at the library from 6:308 p.m. As well as book discussion, each participant chooses a recipe from the cookbook of the month and prepares a dish to share at the meeting. The meeting is free but sign up is needed. Please stop by the library to sign up for the meeting and pick up a copy of the current cookbook selection. Hopewell Public Library (609-466-1625) is at 13 E. Broad St. in Hopewell Borough. More information is available at redlibrary.org and on Facebook.
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RELIGIOUS NOTES
St. Matthews’s Episcopal - The church is located at 300 S. Main St., Pennington, across from Toll Gate Grammar School. Sunday summer worship schedule is at 8 a.m for Holy Eucharist Rite I and at 9:30 a.m. for Choral Holy Eucharist Rite II. The Rev. Barbara King Briggs is the Rector. Questions? Call 609-737-0985 or visit www.stmatthewspennington.org. First Baptist, Pennington — Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. The Rev. Malik McKinley Sr. is interim pastor. The church is at the corner of Crawley Avenue and Academy Street in Pennington. For information, call 609-303-0129. Pennington United Methodist — Regular Sunday worship is at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Daniel Casselberry is pastor. The church offers a variety of services designed to help those with special needs, including an elevator for wheelchair accessibility, wireless hearing aids and handicapped parking is available. The church is at 60 S. Main St. For further information on youth and adult Sunday school and special programs, call the church office at 609-737-1374 or visit www.pumcnj.com. St. James R. C. Church — The church is at 115 E. Delaware Ave., Pennington. The chapel is on Eglantine Avenue. Masses are held Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held in the chapel at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. The sacrament of reconciliation is held Saturdays from 11 a.m. to noon. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Deacon Moore Hank, pastoral associate can be reached at 609-737-0122. The fax is 609-737-6912. Nancy Lucash in the office of religious education/adult faith formation/RCIA can be reached at 609-737-2717. Visit stjamespennington.org for more information. Hopewell United Methodist — The morning worship begins at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24. Pastor Kate will be giving the morning message on a new series entitled, Hope Starts Here. A nursery is provided for infants and toddlers at that time. Adult Small group meets at 9 a.m. A new study will begin that day called, Disciple Series: Under the Tree of Life. Children’s Sunday school will continue with its fall study of People in the Old Testament. They meet during the morning service time. Hopewell United Methodist Church offers a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles. The church is located on 20 Blackwell Ave. It is handicap accessible. For more information about the Church and its programs, please contact Pastor Hillis at 609-466-0471 or visit the Church’s website at www.hopewellmethodist.org. You can also visit us on Facebook. Hopewell Presbyterian — Worship starts at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Childcare is provided during the worship service. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator to all three levels. Call the church office at 609-466-0758 or visit www.hopewellpresbyterian.org. The church is at the intersection of West Broad and Louellen streets. Second Calvary Baptist — The regular Sunday schedule is Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Bible study and prayer is at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Michael Diggs Sr. The church at Columbia and Maple avenues can be reached by phone at 609-4660862. The fax number is 609-466-4229. Calvary Baptist — Sunday worship and Sunday school meets at 10 a.m. Nursery is offered during worship. The Rev. Dennis O’Neill is pastor. Philip Orr is the minister of music. The church is at 3 E. Broad St., Hopewell Borough, near the corner of East Broad Street and North Greenwood Avenue. A chair lift is available to the sanctuary. Call 609-466-1880 for more information or visit www.calvarybaptisthopewell.org. St. Alphonsus R. C. Church — Mass is celebrated Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass is held at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Donna Millar is the coordinator of religious education and faith formation. The church is located at the corner of Princeton Avenue and East Prospect Street in Hopewell Borough. Questions? Call 609466-0332. For information, visit http://stalphonsushopewell.org. Pennington Presbyterian — Rev. Nancy Mikoski and Rev. David Hallgren are pastors. Child care is available at 8:45 a.m. and church school for children, youth and adults is at 9 a.m. Worship services begin at 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship time. Communion is the first Sunday of every month. There is also a class for adults on Thursday evenings at 6:55 p.m. Check our website home page for information about adult education offerings. There is a Bell Choir, and choirs for all ages. Call the church office for details, or
look at our FOCUS newsletter under the ‘about us’ section of our website. All are welcome. The church has an elevator and easy access for wheelchairs. Call 609-737-1221 or visit facebook.com/PennPres and pennres.org for more information. First Presbyterian of Titusville — The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville announces its weekly schedule for September 21 to September 28. The church welcomes everyone in Christian fellowship on Sundays. Morning worship is at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary with the Rev. Kenneth Good preaching. Immediately following worship there is a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Heritage Room. At 11 a.m. the Adult Education class meets in the Heritage Room. They are currently studying Galatians. On Sunday, October 1 Kids Connection classes resume and the kids gather in the Youth Room, located in the Bannerman Building. On Sunday, October 1 at 3 p.m. a program, “Days of Yesteryear in Titusville and Washington Crossing” will be presented by local historians and collectors of photo and paper memorabilia of this area, Bob and Carol Meszaros. The program is free, childcare will be provided and light refreshments served. All events at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville are free, unless otherwise noted, and open to the public. The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, founded in 1838, is located at 48 River Drive along the banks of the Delaware River, six miles south of Lambertville near the foot of the Washington Crossing Bridge. Additional information may be found by visiting titusvillechurch.org, facebook.com/titusvillechurch or calling 609-737-1385. Bethel AME Church - Sunday service begins at 11 a.m. The pastor is Rev. Dr. Angela M. Battle. The Bethel AME Church is located at 246 South Main Street in Pennington. The phone number is 609-737-0922. Visit the church’s website at bethelpennington.org for more information on future services and upcoming events. Titusville United Methodist — TUMC offers a weekly Sunday Family Worship Service at 10 a.m. The TUMC Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. There are small group discussions each month during the summer on the first and third Sundays at 9 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Starting Sept. 24, TUMC Youth Group will meet Sunday evenings, twice a month. The TUMC Youth Group will kick-off on Friday, Sept. 15. Holy Communion is celebrated each month. “Celebration Sunday” is an afterworship coffee hour served every fourth Sunday. TUMC is known as a “praying church” whose worship style is casual and familyfriendly. All are welcome, come as you are. TUMC was founded in 1806, and is located at 7 Church Road in Titusville. For more information visit www.titusvilleumc.org or contact the church office 609-737-2622. St. George R. C. Church — The Church of Saint George, 1370 River Road (Route 29) Titusville, holds Masses on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m. Daily Mass is Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation is Saturdays from 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. the Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Walsh is pastor. Sr. Dorothy Jancola is the pastoral associate. The religious education office phone is 609730-1703. Parish phone is 609-737-2015. Abiding Presence Lutheran — Regular worship services are held at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays. Nursery care is provided during the Sunday worship service and Sunday school. The church is at 2220 Pennington Road, just south of I-95 at the corner of Rockleigh Drive and Pennington Road. For information, contact Pastor Becky Resch at 609882-7759. St. Peter Lutheran — Worship services are held Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Contemporary worship is the third Sunday of each month at the 8 a.m. service only. The church is at the corner of routes 518 and 579 in Hopewell Township. The Rev. Stephen Gewecke is pastor. For more information about the church, call 609-466-0939, or visit www.stpeternj.org. Ascension Lutheran — The church is at 900 Washington Crossing Road, Newtown, Pa. Sundays, worship starts at 10 a.m. Fellowship starts at 11 a.m. Nursery care for infant through kindergarten is available. Women of Ascension and/or the Prayer Shawl Ministry meet every other Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 215-497-0447 or visit www.ascensionweb.org. Princeton Community — The regular service is at 10 a.m. Nursery care and classes for children through the fifth grade
are provided. There are weekly programs for teens. Princeton Community Church is at 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington. Visit online at www.princetonchurch.com. Questions? Call 609-730-1114. First Assembly of God — The regular service schedule is Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday morning worship, 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday morning prayer meeting, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Special needs accommodations are available. Child care and children’s church are held Sundays for infants through fifth grade beginning at 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday evenings for all ages. The church is at 87 Route 31, Pennington. Questions? Call 609-737-2282. Har Sinai Temple — This is a Reform temple at 2421 Pennington Road at Denow Road West in Hopewell Township. Friday Shabbat services begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 609-730-8100 or visit www.harsinai.org. Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing — The Rev. Kimberly Wildszewski, of Lambertville, is settled minister of the church at 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Ti-
tusville. Services are at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday children’s religious education and child care are available. Adult enrichment classes are open to guests. For info, call 609-737-0515 or visit www.uucwc.org. His Harvest of Souls Ministries — The nondenominational church holds worship services the first and third Sundays at 3 p.m. and the second and fourth Thursdays at 6 p.m. The church is at the Harbourton Community Church in Harbourton village, 1516 Harbourton-Rocktown Road, Hopewell Township. For further information, call 609-883-2937. Community Bible Study — A nondenominational Bible study for women and children. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at Central Baptist Church in Ewing. To register or visit, call or email Shirley McDonough at 609-771-8819
With few exceptions, only religious institutions located in or serving Hopewell Valley will be included in this column. Email updated information to amartins@centraljersey.com so it arrives by 3 p.m. Friday.
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MERCER COUNTY NOTES Howell Farm corn maze now open through October
Howell Farm’s 21st annual Corn Maze opens with wild and wooly challenges for those prepared to navigate its 10foot-tall corn and match wits with its MazeMaster. The maze is a giant, walk-on puzzle whose pathways form the image of a shepherd and flock of sheep, a familiar sight at the nearby Howell Farm. Maze-goers who find the puzzle pieces can solve its
three-way game board and will be eligible for prizes, boasting rights and top billing on the maze’s big scoreboard. Those seeking the ultimate challenge can try solving the maze in the dark, when moon, stars and lamplight are needed to find the way out. Team-building challenges for schools, community groups and businesses are available on weekdays, by reservation. General admission is $10 for ages 10 and older, $8 for children ages 5-9 and free for children 4 and under. In September, the hours of entry are noon until 4 p.m. Saturdays
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Legal Notices
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3323 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-001887-15
HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3331 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-043440-13
BETWEEN: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON vs PERRY J. DIAMOND A/K/A PERRY DIAMOND, ET AL
BETWEEN: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs DIANE K. SHALJIAN, ET AL
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on:
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say:
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF DELAWARE County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey
Premises commonly known as: 35 HEWITT ROAD
Premises commonly known as: 77 KINGWOOD STOCKTON ROAD
Tax lot 19.03
Tax lot 14 IN BLOCK 30
IN BLOCK 28
Dimensions: (approx): 1.00 ACRES
Dimensions: (approx): .3000
Nearest Cross Street: GOAT HILL ROAD
Nearest Cross Street: ROSEMONT RINGOES ROAD
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $773,772.79 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $531,736.10 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
Sale is subject to any unpaid taxes and assessments, tax, water, and sewer liens and other municipal assessments. The amount due can be obtained from the local taxing authority. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interests remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so, the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall only be entitled to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney.** If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and aking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. **Subject to Tax Sale Certificate Number: 3-2006 in the amount of $3,802.52.
Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64:3 and 4:57:2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any.
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF MILSTEAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC (856) 482-1400 DATED: August 18, 2017
ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF KML LAW GROUP, P.C. (609)250-0700 DATED: February 6, 2017 HVN, 1x 9/22/17, 9/29/17, 10/4/17 10/13/17 Fee: $208.32 Aff: $15.00 TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY R E S O L U T I O N #17-299
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HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3325 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-047468-14 BETWEEN: MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P. vs WILLIAM E. BADO, JR. ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 58 ALEXAUKEN CREEK ROAD Tax lot 6.01
FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY
IN BLOCK 2
Dimensions: (approx): 342.14FT X 234.96FT X 115.00FT X 207.66FT X 154.08FT X 329.53FT Nearest Cross Street: ROUTE 202 The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $518,857.03 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale. *Subject to any unpaid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens, insurance premiums or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the liens being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon. **If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be enititled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. ***If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF PHELAN HALLINAN DIAMOND & JONES, PC (856) 813-5500 DATED: August 11, 2017 HVN, 4x, 9/15/17, 9/22/17, 9/29/17, 10/6/17 Fee: $234.36 Aff: $15.00
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATION OF TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AND DESIGNATING THE SITE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS ZAITZ AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 85, LOTS 3, 4, 5.01, 7 & 24 AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“Redevelopment Law�), N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., grants broad powers to municipalities to create and implement redevelopment plans for areas determined to be in “need of redevelopment,� and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-174, adopted May 8, 2017, the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell authorized and directed the Hopewell Township Planning Board to conduct a preliminary redevelopment investigation to determine whether certain properties within the municipality qualified under the statutory criteria as “Areas in Need of Redevelopment�, or alternatively, “Areas in Need of Rehabilitation� within the meaning and intendment of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “Study Area�); and WHEREAS, the property in question, and comprising the Study Area, includes Block 85, Lots 3, 4, 5.01, 7 & 24; and WHEREAS, the Hopewell Township Planning Board, pursuant to all notices required by law, conducted a public hearing on September 7, 2017 to determine whether the Study Area meets the statutory criteria of an area in need of redevelopment and considered any public comments and objections thereto, and WHEREAS, as the result of the hearing, the Planning Board made recommendations to the Township Committee regarding the property within the Study Area, which recommendations were memorialized in Hopewell Township Planning Board Resolution No. 17-014 adopted by the Planning Board on September 7, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee reviewed this Resolution, as well as the report of the Township Planner Banisch Associates, Inc. entitled, “Preliminary Investigation for Designation of an Area in Need of Redevelopment Block 85, Lots 3, 4, 5.01, 7 & 24, Hopewell Township Mercer County, New Jersey� and dated July 2017 for the area specified in the Resolution; and WHEREAS, said report recommended the designation of “Redevelopment Area� for the property identified by the Township Committee in its Referral Resolution; and WHEREAS, the area recommended for determination as redevelopment or rehabilitation is more specifically described in said report, and the boundaries of same are shown on the maps and exhibits included within said “Preliminary Investigation�; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee reviewed said report and based upon same, expressed it belief that the recommendation should be adopted and accepted; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee has further determined that a program of redevelopment as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3 may be necessary to prevent further deterioration and promote overall development of the above described area within the municipality; and WHEREAS, as a result of said review and consideration, the Township Committee accepts the Planning Board’s recommendations set forth in Hopewell Township Planning Board Resolution No. 17-014, and accepts the designation of Block 85, Lots 3, 4, 5.01, 7 & 24 as “an area in need of redevelopment�; pursuant to the Redevelopment Law and WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law provides for supplementary procedures to establish a Redevelopment Plan for the municipality, and the Township Committee has determined that it will embark upon the preparation of such a Redevelopment Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein and adopted hereby as the factual predicate, along with those set forth below, for the adoption of this resolution. 2. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5), the Township Committee, as the governing body of this municipality, hereby accepts the factual findings set forth in the Planner’s reports adopted by the Hopewell Township Planning Board in its Resolution No. 17-014. 3. The Township Committee hereby declares its desire to invite and encourage the participation and involvement of land owners, private investors, private developers and the general public in the process of advancing the interest of the municipality in redeveloping and rehabilitating the area in question. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hopewell Township Planning Board, to the Mercer County Planning Department, to the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey; and that a copy be posted on the municipal bulletin board, and that a copy be published in the Hopewell Valley News within fourteen (14) days of the date of the adoption of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true and correct copy of this resolution so designating any Area in Need of Redevelopment be immediately forwarded to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and that a copy of same also be forwarded to the owner of the redevelopment property as well as all interested parties who have submitted written objections to the Redevelopment Area designation during the Land Use Board process, pursuant to the Redevelopment Law. Date Adopted: September 11, 2017 HVN, 1x, 9/22/17 Fee: $26.26
R E S O L U T I O N #17-297 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATION OF TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AND DESIGNATING THE SITE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS CF HOPEWELL, HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP AND CHS AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 91, LOTS 3.11, 3.14, 3.161, 3.181, 3.191, 3.22, 3.95 &3.961 AND BLOCK 93, LOTS 3.01, 5.01 & 6.01 AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.,
TOWNSHIP OF HOPEWELL MERCER COUNTY, NEW JERSEY R E S O L U T I O N #17-298 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING RECOMMENDATION OF TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD AND DESIGNATING THE SITE COMMONLY DESCRIBED AS KLOCKNER AND MORE SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS BLOCK 78.09, LOT 21 AS AN AREA IN NEED OF REDEVELOPMENT PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.,
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“Redevelopment Law�), N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., grants broad powers to municipalities to create and implement redevelopment plans for areas determined to be in “need of redevelopment;� and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-173, adopted May 8, 2017, the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell authorized and directed the Hopewell Township Planning Board to conduct a preliminary redevelopment investigation to determine whether certain properties within the municipality qualified under the statutory criteria as “Areas in Need of Redevelopment�, or alternatively, “Areas in Need of Rehabilitation� within the meaning and intendment of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “Study Area�); and WHEREAS, the property in question, and comprising the Study Area, includes: Block 91, Lots 3.11, 3.14, 3.161, 3.181, 3.191, 3.22, 3.95 & 3.961 and Block 93, Lots 3.01, 5.01 & 6.01; and WHEREAS, the Hopewell Township Planning Board, pursuant to all notices required by law, conducted a public hearing on June 22, 2017 to determine whether the Study Area meets the statutory criteria of an area in need of redevelopment and considered any public comments and objections thereto; and WHEREAS, as the result of the hearing, the Planning Board made recommendations to the Township Committee regarding the properties within the Study Area, which recommendations were memorialized in Hopewell Township Planning Board Resolution No. 17-012 adopted by the Planning Board on July 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee reviewed this Resolution, as well as t he report of the Township Planner Banisch Associates, Inc. entitled, “Preliminary Investigation Report for Designation of an Area in Need of Redevelopment, Block 91, Lots 3.11, 3.14, 3.161, 3.181, 3.191, 3.22, 3.95 & 3.961 and Block 93, Lots 3.01, 5.01 & 6.01; and, Hopewell Township Mercer County, New Jersey� and dated June 2017 for the areas specified in the Resolution; and WHEREAS, said report recommended the designation of “Redevelopment Areas� for the properties identified by the Township Committee in its Referral Resolution; and WHEREAS, the areas recommended for determination as redevelopment or rehabilitation is more specifically described in said report, and the boundaries of same are shown on the maps and exhibits included within said “Preliminary Investigation�; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee reviewed said report and based upon same, expressed it belief that the recommendations should be adopted and accepted; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee has further determined that a program of redevelopment as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3 may be necessary to prevent further deterioration and promote overall development of the above described area within the municipality; and WHEREAS, as a result of said review and consideration, the Township Committee accepts the Planning Board’s recommendations set forth in Hopewell Township Planning Board Resolution No. 17-012, and accepts the designation of Block 91, Lots 3.11, 3.14, 3.161, 3.181, 3.191, 3.22, 3.95 & 3.961 and Block 93, Lots 3.01, 5.01 & 6.01; and as “areas in need of redevelopment� pursuant to the Redevelopment Law; and WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law provides for supplementary procedures to establish a Redevelopment Plan for the municipality, and the Township Committee has determined that it will embark upon the preparation of such a Redevelopment Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein and adopted hereby as the factual predicate, along with those set forth below, for the adoption of this resolution. 2. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5), the Township Committee, as the governing body of this municipality, hereby accepts the factual findings set forth in the Planner’s reports adopted by the Hopewell Township Planning Board in its Resolution No. 17-012. 3. The Township Committee hereby declares its desire to invite and encourage the participation and involvement of land owners, private investors, private developers and the general public in the process of advancing the interest of the municipality in redeveloping and rehabilitating the area in question. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hopewell Township Planning Board, to the Mercer County Planning Department, to the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey; and that a copy be posted on the municipal bulletin board, and that a copy be published in the Hopewell Valley News within fourteen (14) days of the date of the adoption of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true and correct copy of this resolution so designating any Areas in Need of Redevelopment be immediately forwarded to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and that a copy of same also be forwarded to the owner of the redevelopment property as well as all interested parties who have submitted written objections to the Redevelopment Area designation during the Land Use Board process, pursuant to the Redevelopment Law.
WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“Redevelopment Law�), N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., grants broad powers to municipalities to create and implement redevelopment plans for areas determined to be in “need of redevelopment,� and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 17-172, adopted May 8, 2017, the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell authorized and directed the Hopewell Township Planning Board to conduct a preliminary redevelopment investigation to determine whether certain properties within the municipality qualified under the statutory criteria as “Areas in Need of Redevelopment�, or alternatively, “Areas in Need of Rehabilitation� within the meaning and intendment of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “Study Area�); and WHEREAS, the property in question, and comprising the Study Area, includes Block 78.09, Lot 21; and WHEREAS, the Hopewell Township Planning Board, pursuant to all notices required by law, conducted a public hearing on July 27, 2017 to determine whether the Study Area meets the statutory criteria of an area in need of redevelopment and considered any public comments and objections thereto, and WHEREAS, as the result of the hearing, the Planning Board made recommendations to the Township Committee regarding the property within the Study Area, which recommendations were memorialized in Hopewell Township Planning Board Resolution No. 17-013 adopted by the Planning Board on July 27, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee reviewed this Resolution, as well as the report of the Township Planner Banisch Associates, Inc. entitled, “Preliminary Investigation for Designation of an Area in Need of Redevelopment Block 78.09, Lot 21, Hopewell Township Mercer County, New Jersey� and dated July 2017 for the area specified in the Resolution; and WHEREAS, said report recommended the designation of “Redevelopment Area� for the property identified by the Township Committee in its Referral Resolution; and WHEREAS, the area recommended for determination as redevelopment or rehabilitation is more specifically described in said report, and the boundaries of same are shown on the maps and exhibits included within said “Preliminary Investigation�; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee reviewed said report and based upon same, expressed it belief that the recommendation should be adopted and accepted; and WHEREAS, the Township Committee has further determined that a program of redevelopment as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3 may be necessary to prevent further deterioration and promote overall development of the above described area within the municipality; and WHEREAS, as a result of said review and consideration, the Township Committee accepts the Planning Board’s recommendations set forth in Hopewell Township Planning Board Resolution No. 17-013, and accepts the designation of Block 78.09, Lot 21 as “an area in need of redevelopment�; pursuant to the Redevelopment Law and WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law provides for supplementary procedures to establish a Redevelopment Plan for the municipality, and the Township Committee has determined that it will embark upon the preparation of such a Redevelopment Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hopewell, County of Mercer, State of New Jersey, as follows: 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein and adopted hereby as the factual predicate, along with those set forth below, for the adoption of this resolution. 2. In accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5), the Township Committee, as the governing body of this municipality, hereby accepts the factual findings set forth in the Planner’s reports adopted by the Hopewell Township Planning Board in its Resolution No. 17-013. 3. The Township Committee hereby declares its desire to invite and encourage the participation and involvement of land owners, private investors, private developers and the general public in the process of advancing the interest of the municipality in redeveloping and rehabilitating the area in question. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Hopewell Township Planning Board, to the Mercer County Planning Department, to the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey; and that a copy be posted on the municipal bulletin board, and that a copy be published in the Hopewell Valley News within fourteen (14) days of the date of the adoption of this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a true and correct copy of this resolution so designating any Area in Need of Redevelopment be immediately forwarded to the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, and that a copy of same also be forwarded to the owner of the redevelopment property as well as all interested parties who have submitted written objections to the Redevelopment Area designation during the Land Use Board process, pursuant to the Redevelopment Law.
Date Adopted: September 11, 2017
Date Adopted: September 11, 2017
HVN, 1x, 9/22/17 Fee: $80.91
HVN, 1x, 9/22/17 Fee: $76.26
and Sundays, and Thursday, Sept. 21. In October, entry hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays, noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The maze is also open on Columbus Day from noon to 4 p.m. On all dates, the maze closes one hour after the latest entry time. The maze includes a courtyard with music, games, photo-ops and pedal tractors for kids. Hayrides, food, a farm stand with pumpkins, and the farm’s traditional hay bale maze is also offered. In connection with the maze theme, shepherd and working dog trainer Gene Sheninger will demonstrate the art and science and herding sheep with border collies during special presentations during the weekends of Oct. 7 and 8, and Oct. 14 and 15. The maze is the annual fundraiser of the all-volunteer Friends of Howell Farm, a registered 501c3 non-profit organization. Proceeds from the maze are used to support the farm‘s historic preservation projects and its educational programs for schools. Howell Farm is owned by the County of Mercer and operated by the Mercer County Park Commission. The corn maze is located on Valley Road one mile west of the farm. GPS address: 17 Valley Road, Hopewell Township, N.J. 08530. The farm’s Visitor Center and historic site are located at 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Township. Visiting hours at the farm are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call the farm office at (609) 7373299 or visit www.howellfarm.org or www.mercercountyparks.org.
Tulpehaking Nature Center to offer The Birding Series
Fledgling birdwatchers get a second chance to build their skills this fall at the Tulpehaking Nature Center to observe migratory bird patterns throughout the Abbott Marshlands. The Birding 201 Series will take place Saturdays, Sept. 23, and 30, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Led by local expert Bill Pitman, this four-part series is designed for beginning and first-time birdwatchers to practice identifying birds by shape, size, behavior and habitat. “By building this solid foundation,� says Pitman, “they’ll be able to experience more of the bird instead of missing out while consulting a field guide.� The focus will be the many migrating birds that stop to refuel at the Abbott Marshlands. Class members will be on the lookout for enduring birds like the blackpoll warbler, which migrates from Alaska and Northern Canada to South America, including a three-day nonstop flight over the Atlantic Ocean. Rest stops like the Abbott Marshlands become critical feeding sites for birds migrating south to their winter grounds. This workshop is $5 per person or $15 for the series if paid at the first class. Participants can bring their own binoculars or borrow a pair from the nature center. This series is appropriate for teens and adults. Pre-registration is required; please call (609) 888-3218, email natureprograms@mercercounty.org. The Tulpehaking Nature Center is located at 157 Westcott Ave. in Hamilton. It is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Legal Notices HUNTERDON COUNTY SHERIFF'S SALE 3334 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, HUNTERDON COUNTY DOCKET # F-013281-16 BETWEEN: REPUBLIC FIRST BANK D/B/A REPUBLIC BANK vs RICHARD R. ANDERSON, ET AL Execution for sale of mortgaged premises
By virtue of a Writ of Execution in the above stated action to me directed and delivered, I shall expose for sale at public vendue and sell to the highest bidder on: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon prevailing time, at the Sheriff's Office, 8 Court Street, Borough of Flemington, that is to say: Property to be sold is located in the TOWNSHIP OF WEST AMWELL County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey Premises commonly known as: 207 GOAT HILL ROAD Tax lot 1.07 IN BLOCK 28 Dimensions: (approx): 8.5 AC Nearest Cross Street: CHIMNEY HILL DRIVE
The foregoing concise description does not constitute a full legal description of the property of which a full legal description may be found in the Office of the Hunterdon County Sheriff.
The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further publication. The approximate amount due, on the above execution is the sum of $1,887,121.84 together with lawful interest and costs of this sale. A deposit of 20% of the purchase price in cash or certified funds is required at the Close of the sale.
All interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding liens or encumbrances remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed hereby and, if so, to ascertain the current amount due thereon. Surplus Money: If after the sale and satisfaction of the mortgage debt, including costs and expenses, there remains any surplus money, the money will be deposited into the Superior Court Trust Fund and any person claiming the surplus, or any part thereof, may file a motion pursuant to Court Rules 4:64-3 and 4:57-2 stating the nature and extent of that person's claim and asking for an order directing payment of the surplus money. The Sheriff or other person conducting the sale will have information regarding the surplus, if any. FREDERICK W. BROWN, SHERIFF HUNTERDON COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF SALDUTTI LAW GROUP (856) 779-0300 DATED: August 21, 2017 HVN, 4x, 9/22/17, 9/29/17, 10/6/17, 10/13/17, Fee: $212.04 Aff: $15.00 PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that bid proposals will be received from Bidders classified under N.J.S.A. 27:7-35.2 via the Internet until 10:00:59 A.M. on 10/05/17 downloaded, and publicly opened and read, in the CONFERENCE ROOM-A, 1st Floor F & A Building, New Jersey Department of Transportation, 1035 Parkway Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08625; for:
Route 130 Bridge over Doctors Creek & Crosswicks Creek, Contract No. 058123570, Superstructure Replacement, Bordentown & Hamilton Townships, Burlington & Mercer Counties Federal Project No: NHP-0130 (316) UPC NO: 123570 DP No: 17143
Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Specifically, the contractor, sub recipient or subcontractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT-assisted contracts. Failure by the contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as the recipient deems appropriate.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:32-44, contractor must submit the Department of Treasury, Division of Revenue Business Registration of the contractor and any named subcontractors prior to contract award or authorization.
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.51, contractors must be registered with the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance at the time of bid.
The Department, in accordance with Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252 U.S.C., 49 C.F.R., Parts 21 and 23 issued pursuant to such Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will afford minority business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not discriminate against any bidder on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, or handicap in the project award.
Plans, specifications, and bidding information for the proposed work are available at Bid Express website www.bidx.com. You must subscribe to use this service. To subscribe, follow the instructions on the web site. Fees apply to downloading documents and plans and bidding access. The fee schedule is available on the web site. All fees are directly payable to Bid Express. Plans, specifications, and bidding information may be inspected (BUT NOT OBTAINED) by contracting organizations at our various Design Field Offices at the following locations: 200 Stierli Court Mt. Arlington, NJ 07856 Phone: 973-601-6690
One Executive Campus Rt. 70 West Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Phone: 856-486-6623
New Jersey Department of Transportation Division of Procurement Bureau of Construction Services 1035 Parkway Avenue PO Box 600 Trenton, NJ 08625 HV, PP, 3x, 9/15/17, 9/22/17, 9/29/17 Fee: $240.72
SPORTS 9A
Friday, September 22, 2017
Hopewell Valley News
HOPEWELL VALLEY SOCCER ASSOCIATION
Last weekend, the Hopewell Valley Soccer Association continued its fall recreational season. The following is a submitted collection of the weekend’s results.
D3 Boys
In their strongest defensive effort of the year led by Paul Warznak in goal, DeSimone Orthodontics defeated HVSA 5-0. Controlling the midfield and supporting the defense were Robert Taylor and Teddy Franzino, with consistent teamwork from Tommy Irvine and Joshua Kohlhepp. The offense was supported by two goals from Noah Pashman, and one goal each from Jeffrey Blake, Adam Rise and Joshua Kohlhepp. There were significant scoring opportunities created by Connor Batcha, Shane Sullivan and Aaron Nulman, who controlled the ball well when playing offense. For HVSA, Daniel English and several others on defense made terrific plays to stop scoring threats. DeSimone Orthodontics looked strong from beginning to end in their first pre-ICL game against Robbinsville 2, and won by a final score of 7-1. Joshua Kohlhepp dominated on offense with a hat trick in the first half, and the team was supported by two goals from Noah Pashman, a well-placed penalty kick goal by Aaron Nulman, and an impressive goal from the outside by Connor Batcha. The defense and midfield play continues to be consistent throughout games, and was led by Jeffrey Blake and Adam Rise in goal, along with aggressive play by Tommy Irvine, Teddy Franzino, Robert Taylor, and Shane Sullivan.
D3 Girls
In an early morning thriller Saturday, the Union Line Garage Firecrackers defeated Dr. McDonough’s Live Wires 5-4. The first half ended in a draw, with the score tied 33. The Union Line Garage goals came from Lilla Antal delivering a scorcher off a crossing pass from Emilie Sawicki, with Emilie adding two more goals before halftime. The defense held tight in the second half anchored by Shreya Mookherjee, Piper Brant, and Reena Fielding holding Dr McDonough’s to score only one more goal, while Firecrackers Lily Ryan and Amanda Flanders tallied to take the lead with just three minutes left in the match. Outstanding ball control in the midfield is credited to Kate Coyer and Manvi Tripathi, who also shared keeper duties with A. Flanders. Sunday saw a rematch of last week’s friendly between the Union Line Garage Firecrackers and Pixie Salon, ending in a very tight 1-0 score. The lone goal was scored by Union Line Garage striker Emilie Sawicki, as she followed up a shot drilled by Kate Coyer that bounced off the left post. The score illustrates how tight the game was, as both teams moved the ball up and down the pitch, creating opportunities, just not able to capitalize. Union Line midfield was skillfully maintained by Lily Ryan and Lilla Antal, while defense was secured by Reena Fielding, Shreya Mookherjee, Lucy Antal, and Piper Brant. The clean sheet in goal is credited to Amanda Flanders and Manvi Tripathi. On Sunday, Dr. McDonough’s Live Wires faced off against Jack’s Nursery.
Sierra Mitchell started off the scoring for the Live Wires by putting a blistering shot past Jack’s goalie. Minutes later, Olivia Friedrich made an outstanding pass from midfield to Chelsea Kent who rocketed a shot into the net. Sierra finished the scoring for the first half with her second goal of the game to give Dr. McDonough’s Live Wires a 3-0 to go into the second half, thanks to excellent goal tending by Natalie Kasprzyk. Jack’s started off the second half with a goal that Chelsea, now in goal, couldn’t stop. Chelsea did stop all of the other shots for the rest of the game. Mariel Haynes threaded the needle when she took a corner kick that went through Jack’s defense and goalie to cross the goal line. Jaelyn Krin, Zoe Zeng and Sierra Mitchell provided great defensive work throughout the game. Dr. McDonough’s Live Wires won the game by a score of four to one. Jack’s Nursery Jack-O-Lanterns showed a lot of hustle in two hot and humid â⇔‹games this past weekend. Goals came from Shin Yi Li and Katie Means on Saturday. Great efforts in goal by Payton Tuorto and Evy Lansing led to a 2-2 tie with the Purple Pixie Salon team. One goal from Shin Yi Li and a couple of bad bounces led to a 4-1 Loss for the Jack-O-Lanterns to Dr. McDonough’s Livewires on Sunday. On Saturday, the Purple Pixie Salon team battled the Jack’s Nursery Team to a 2 - 2 tie. Ayla Mauk opened up the scoring for the Purple Pixie Salon girls while Makayla Scherbekow was responsible for the secondnd goal for the Pixies. Grace Stroman and Catherine Zeglarski sealed up the defense in the second half making sure that no goals were put in by the Jacks’ Nursey team. It was a hot day and all of the girls put in a lot of effort to make an exciting game for those that attended on the sidelines.
D2 Boys In a hard-fought game with no substitutions, the Division 2 Boys Capital Health Capitals fell 2-3 on Sunday to Modell’s, a talented team that displayed great sportsmanship. Chris Miliaresis led the Capitals offense with two goals finessed into the net, and Erik Petrin and Jeremy English supported with multiple shots on goal and a whole lot of hustle. Donald Chen and Nate Heiss anchored the defense in front of Abram Wojciechowicz’ physical goalie play. James Gervasoni and Lucian Teodorescu added key stops and supporting effort in the midfield. Next weekend the Capitals play a double-header against Stellitano Heating & AC. The heat proved to be too much for Modell’s on Saturday with a tough 5-0 loss against Team HVSA Wolves. Allen Ye, Jackson Ruf and Chance Hutnik ran the midfield while Joseph Troiano, Patrick Schouten, Brady DeCore and Anthony Rinaldi ran the field as forwards. Defensive effort was provided by Logan Turnbull, Joshua Rheinhardt, Roman Scaturro and Ryan Batcha. The player of the game goes to Anthony Rinaldi for his endless energy and action on the field. The Wolves got two goals in the first half from Justin Edgington and Nigel Rodrigues. After halftime the Wolves continued the attack with Brodie Kushner scoring two goals and Andrew Schnure adding another. Assists were from Alex Guarino, Brodie Kushner, and Andrew Schnure.
Luke Hemmer made several key saves in goal and the Wolves defense kept a shutout despite some strong attacking play from Modell’s. Modell’s played well despite the loss and they even stopped a penalty kick in the second half. On Sunday, Modell’s found their way back owith a solid team effort against Capital Health, winning 3-2. Patrick Schouten, Ryan Batcha and Anthony Rinaldi were able to keep the constant pressure on Capital Health with their many attempts on goal. Keeping their score to two goals was handled by the fantastic defensive effort run by Logan Turnbull, Brett Sirolly and Roman Scaturro. Goals were provided by Joseph Troiano, Joshua Rheinhardt and Brady DeCore. Player of the game goes to Joseph Troiano for his exceptional plays on the field leading the constant pressure on Capital Health. After a first tough weekend with two games tied up, J&V Trophies D2B team was able to get their first games won this weekend. Saturday was a really closed game against Kuppek Landscaping. J&V Trophies won 4-3 with three goals scored by Luke Rodefeld and one goal by Landon Pagnotta. Offense and defense put a lot of effort on the fourth quarter to keep the win. Joshua Ballek and Mateo Franco-Valverde were really strong on defense and midfield at the end of the game. Conor O’Boyle goal keeper punting during the game was key for the win. J&V Trophies got his second win on Sunday 5-0, Luke Rodefeld scored four goals, all unbeatable shots, and one goal came from Mark Fereshteh with a strong kick from outside the goalie box. Adam Rusell played really well at the stopper position. Gavin Seibold lined up midfield playing ambitiously for the ball. Team Stelitano had a scrappy game on Saturday and ended up with a tie against team Carnegie Cat Clinic. With three goals up entering the forth quather, team Carnegie Cat Clinic tied the game with three unanswered goals. Team Stelitano tied 3-3 with
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Eli Pashman and Seamus Manning being the goal scorers. Team Stelitano had a solid game on Sunday and ended up with a win against Kuppek Landscaping. Substantial defensive plays by two team Stelitano players, Robert Hartmann and Conor Manning made it extremely difficult for team Kuppek Landscaping to score. Team Stelitano won 3-2 with Eli Pashman, Seamus Manning & Lukas Yiacas being the goal scorers.
D2 Girls
The second weekend of fall soccer brought warmer weather and great fun. Saturday morning found the Stark and Stark “Bobs” playing Franco’s Pizza. Stark & Stark had two stand out players, Caroline Sirolly (#3) scoring a goal in the top of the second quarter and player Sidney Young (#1) scoring in the top of the third quarter, inching out Franco’s 2 to 1. On Sunday, Stark and Stark and Nectar’s met again, this time Nectar’s played to a 4-1 win. Charlotte Sweetman (#13) scored Stark and Stark’s one goal of the game.
U13 Boys
The Hopewell Valley Bolts got their season off to a winning start with a thrilling, rollercoaster 3-2 victory against the Watchung Hills Arsenal. The Bolts started the game brightly before going behind to a swift, counter attacking break. They equalized when Casano was caught in the penalty area, luckily he recovered in time to convert the PK. The game continued in end to end fashion before the Arsenal scored again to go into half time leading 2-1. The Bolts kept their shape and spirit in the second half, and were rewarded when Casano equalized from a through ball from Hooks. Both teams continued to try for the winner, with chances at both ends. The Bolts eventually scored through Azara, with a lovely layoff from Moran in the box. Solid and gritty defense for the remaining few minutes ensured a great start to the season.
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Friday, September 22, 2017
'Simpatico' at McCarter Theatre
A Red Orchid Theatre brings its acclaimed staging of Sam Shepard's little-seen drama to Princeton
Photos by Richard Termine
By Bob Brown
From left: Guy Van Swearingen and Michael Shannon in "Simpatico" at McCarter Theatre.
ham! Sam Shepard’s "Simpatico" hits you right between the eyes from the getgo in this production at the McCarter's Berlind Theatre through Oct. 15. The actors, key production crew, and the director are here from Chicago, home of the city’s celebrated storefront ensemble A Red Orchid Theatre. As Artistic Director Emily Mann says in production notes, McCarter has showcased several outstanding groups over the years, especially ones that take leaps and expand art’s boundaries. Last year, Bedlam productions were an example, and the Elevator Repair Company before that. A Red Orchid, winner of a 2016 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions, is an exciting addition to the list of notable companies. By all the evidence, it’s a great time to be in theater. A Red Orchid ensemble member Dado, an actress and visual artist, directed this high-energy production. A Red Orchid’s website states that “Dado enjoys finding scripts with cakes in them and then convincing A Red Orchid to produce them.” This is some kind of multilayered cake. The action opens with an outsized erector-set of girders for lighting, which bob and dip over the audience, colored beams flashing, rock music blasting, and a lone figure gyrating from a platform suspended above the stage. A jumble of fabric plummets from somewhere high above. Suddenly in the midst of the spacious stage, a gangplank drops down revealing a small set — a cramped single-room apartment, piled with castoff laundry, and two figures. What seems to be an intimate play on the page has taken on extra dimensions. Ironically, the very space around that set emphasizes how claustrophobic the space is, as if the characters are caged — both by the space and by their shared predicament. Shepard does not pander to audiences by making it easy to understand what that predicament is, or what motivates the characters to act as they do. We are plunged right in. Things evolve gradually, darkly, under great tension, as well as great humor. Vinnie (Guy Van Swearingen), a drunken mess, has let himself go, physically and emotionally. He’s gotten into a jam, possibly arrested, perhaps for harassing a woman while posing as an armed private detective. He’s been aroused by the sight of her through a window and wants to set things right. Here to pin down the problem is his erstwhile partner, Carter (Michael Shannon). Impeccably dressed, neat, confident, well off, Carter is impatient, scolding. It seems the two conspired in a horse racing scam some years ago. Blackmail was involved, and
From left: Jennifer Engstrom and Guy Van Swearingen.
scandalizing photographs. Now the two men have the goods on each other. By this time, Carter has gotten the better of Vinnie — he has run off with Vinnie’s wife, Rosie (Jennifer Engstrom). When Carter goes to check on the threatened woman, Cecilia (Mierka Girten), he finds Vinnie’s story isn’t quite straight. He’s been scammed. Action shifts from Vinnie’s dump in Cucamonga, California, to a more elegant home in Kentucky. Chandeliers descend from the ceiling and an empire couch appears center stage. Vinnie arrives and announces himself to Rosie’s servant, Kelly (Kristin E. Ellis). Trying to get back with Rosie, Vinnie presents a box with incriminating evidence he hopes she’ll take. It backfires as she collapses in hysteria. It’s clear the cheaply voluptuous Rosie, a boozy mess herself, has no use for either Carter or Vinnie. The last act shifts to a cluttered Kentucky office where Simms (John Judd) pores over thoroughbreds’ bloodlines. He’s the one who’s the subject of blackmail. On Carter’s orders, Cecilia is visiting Simms in hopes of buying from him the evidence Carter thinks he has, a box of photographs. But Cecilia, who has been promised a free ticket to
the Kentucky Derby, has to ward off Simms’ lewd advances. The schemes to undo the scheme inevitably run afoul, human nature being what it is. You’d think cons would be able to see through each other. This terrific ensemble cast is a joy to watch. The actors nail Shepard’s snappy dialogue and his intense, quirky characters. Moods shift like unstable weather. Despite the dark themes of corruption and lax morals, this play is broadly hilarious. Characters toy with each other and trade places in the struggle for domination. In one of the funniest scenes, the formerly unflappable Carter wrestles with a blanket, trying to cover himself. Later, he’s barely able to get into a pair of slacks, one leg at a time. With startling sets by Grant Sabin, lighting by Mike Durst, upbeat sound design by Joe Court and costumes by Christine Pascual, this is a perfect synergy of acting and production. Sam Shepard died earlier this year, and left us too soon. But his legacy is burnished in this totally engrossing production. Eat your cake and have it too.
"Simpatico" continues at the Berlind Theatre in the McCarter Theatre complex, 91 University Place, Princeton, through Oct.15. For tickets and more information go to www.mccarter.org or call 609-2582787.
Also Inside: The new Lewis Center opens with A Festival of the Arts • Shostakovich and the opera he never wrote
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The Opera That Never Happened A new work combines theater and classical music to the story of ‘Shostakovich and The Black Monk’
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he Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich spent decades of his life hoping to create an opera based on Anton Chekhov’s story “The Black Monk.” The opera was never realized and four decades after Shostakovich’s death, a collaboration of theater and classical music is telling the story of “The Black Monk” and the composer’s quest to adapt it. “Shostakovich and the Black Monk: A Russian Fantasy” features the Emerson String Quartet playing the composer’s String Quartet No. 14 in F-sharp Major, Op. 142 as actors share the story of Shostakovich’s operatic struggles. It will be performed at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University Campus, Sept. 28 in a presentation by Princeton University Concerts.
Philip Setzer, a violinist in the quartet, came up with the idea for the show. He had previously worked on another theater piece about Shostakovich, “The Noise of Time,” which used the composer’s Quartet No. 5 to tell his life story. That work was a collaboration between the Emerson String Quartet and the actor-director Simon McBurney. For “The Black Monk,” Setzer reached out to director James Glossman. Glossman and Setzer are friends, and Gossman has worked often with the actress Linda Setzer, Philip’s wife. Philip Setzer says he and Glossman had many conversations during which they talked about the story of Shostakovich and “The Black Monk,” and how to bring it to life. Glossman then began the writing process. “He wrote the script, which I think in a
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A scene from a performance of “Shostakovich and The Black Monk” at Tanglewood, Massachusetts. The music-theater piece will be performed in Princeton, Sept. 28. fascinating way interweaves the two stories, Shostakovich’s story, his own real-life story, and the Chekhov and one reflects off the other,” Setzer says. “There’s a reason [Shostakovich] liked this story so much, it wasn‘t just that he thought it was a good story and would make a good opera; there was something in the Chekhov that he related to. And it’s a very strange story, it’s kind of bizarre.” In Chekov’s “The Black Monk,” an educated man named Kovrin spends time in the country in order to take a break from his busy life. He spends time in gardens, created by his former guardian, Yegor, who lives with his daughter, Tanya. Kovrin develops an appreciation for the gardens, then begins to have visions of a black monk who tells Kovrin he has the ability to use his genius to save mankind. Kovrin and Tanya marry, and Tanya finds her husband having what she believes
are imaginary conversations with a Black Monk who seems to appear magically to Kovrin. Tanya convinces her husband that the Black Monk isn’t real, but then Kovrin thinks he needed the Black Monk for his genius to grow. He becomes bitter, his marriage ends, his health deteriorates, and he has one last vision of the Black Monk before he dies. “When he was crazy, he was happy, he was full of love, he was full of ideas,” Glossman says. “And when they got him to be sane again, he became unpleasant, mean and selfish.” Glossman says Shostakovich’s interest in “The Black Monk” was an obsession, but he was never able to write it, because of Soviet censorship under Stalin. Shostakovich wrote one opera, “Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District,” which premiered in 1934. Two years later, a critique of the show appeared in Pravda. It was titled “Muddle InSee SHOSTAKOVICH, Page 4
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hen 17-year-old Lance Hoppen joined Orleans in the fall of 1972, the band would rehearse in a tiny, one-car garage that Hoppen had rented with a roadie in Woodstock, New York. The band members — Lance’s older brother and keyboardist Larry Hoppen, guitarist John Hall and drummer Wells Kelly — would put mattresses up on the cement block walls on the inside of the garage to help with the acoustics, and possibly to placate the neighbors. One day, Hall brought a guitar riff into rehearsal, which caught the attention of Larry Hoppen, who suggested that Hall finish the song, which he did. Orleans started playing the song in its live performances. But after the band’s first two albums — “Orleans” in 1973 and “Orleans II” in 1974 — failed to produce any hit singles, ABC Records dropped Orleans from its label. So the band members needed to once again showcase their talents search of another record deal. That took them to Max’s Kansas City, a nightclub and restaurant on Park Avenue South in New York City, a gathering spot for musicians, poets and artists in the 1960s and 1970s. “It was a seven-night gig: Two shows a night and three on the weekend,” Lance Hoppen says. “If my memory is correct — because I’ve told it this way many times — it was the last show of the last night; we were totally fried and burned out and our voices were shot. And Chuck Plotkin caught the show.” Plotkin, then head of A&R for Asylum Records, liked what he heard, particularly two songs, “Let There Be Music” and “Dance With Me,” the song that resulted from the guitar riff that Hall had finished from the rehearsal in the garage. Asylum Records acquired the re-recording rights for “Let There Be Music” and “Dance With Me” and recut them. “Let There Be Music,” the title track from the band’s third album released in March 1975, broke onto the charts at No. 55 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles. But it was the follow-up single from the album, “Dance With Me,” that changed everything for the band. The record peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard singles chart. “It was atypical of everything we had been before that,” Hoppen says. “We were kind of a funky R&B rock bar band on the college circuit. Very much improvisational. That’s where we lived. But ‘Dance With Me’ was an anomaly that took hold and as a result, we went out on tour with Melissa Manchester as opposed to Foreigner. And we did that successfully. It definitely changed the direction of marketing the band.” Orleans’ next album, “Waking and Dreaming,” was released in 1976 and featured the hit single “Still the One,” written by Hall and his then-wife Johanna Hall, that got to No. 5 on the Billboard singles chart. “There was never any thought that this was going to change everything. Nobody even knew that ‘Still the One’ had the merit it had until it was out and did what it did,” Lance Hoppen says. “There was just no telling. We just recorded songs we liked and that Chuck liked. And Chuck
was a really good producer in that he wasn’t a player, he wasn’t a musician so much as he was a song guy and could feel things intuitively. So he guided us into creating those versions of those songs and they worked. We thought of ourselves as players who sang and Chuck thought of us as singers who played.” Over the next several years, the band began to splinter and had several personnel changes. Hall left in 1977 to pursue a solo career. Later, he got into politics and was elected to the House of Representatives, serving New York’s 19th congressional district, 2007 to 2011. Kelly left to join Steve Forbert’s Flying Squirrels in 1981, then hooked up with Meat Loaf’s Neverland Express in 1983. While on tour with Meat Loaf, Kelly was found dead after what was described as a night of too much partying. Today’s version of Orleans, which has been together since 2000, features Lance Hoppen on bass and younger brother Lane Hoppen on keyboards, as well as Hall, Charlie Morgan on drums and Dennis “Fly” Amaro, who had been with the band in the early 1980s. Larry Hoppen, who sang lead vocals on many of the Orleans hits, died in 2012. The band will play at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, Sept. 28. “From a historical perspective, we’ve always had two or three original guys at any given point and filled it out from there,” says Lance Hoppen, who recorded a solo album, “Conjuring” in 2016. “But you can also see that breaking up for no apparent reason in 1977 was a terrible idea, throwing away years of work and positioning that you can’t reclaim one you get off the line.” That Orleans continues today is a testament to the band’s determination and desire to produce great music and keep its legacy alive. “The fact that we messed it up that early on, we’ve all paid for that in one way or the other,” Hoppen says. “In not having more hits in the original format and losing the momentum at the time. Who knows what might have happened, but that’s what happened.” Lance Hoppen says that the death of his brother Larry in July 2012 created a huge space in the band. “Everyone had to rise to the occasion to fill that space, and we all did,” he says. “Not just me, but the other guys in the band. They each filled a part of that hole successfully. It’s not the same, you can’t replace Larry. But I think we still sound really good having divvied it up.” And Lance has no problem with the band being part of the “yacht rock” genre nowadays. “The travel can be a real drag, but the playing is always fun,” he says. “We have our better nights and some less better nights, but I don’t think we have any bad nights. There is all this warm and fuzzy stuff that goes along with these songs with our generation and that’s why we’re still able to work. It’s the soundtrack of a generation,” he said. Orleans will perform at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. For tickets and information, go to www.caesars.com/harrahs-ac.
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Shostakovich Continued from Page 2 stead of Music” and blasted the opera as being bourgeois, vulgar, appalling and an insult to the Soviet Union and its people. “The next day, all signs of productions of the opera disappeared,” Glossman says. “Suddenly, it wasn’t allowed to be performed. Every theater was pulling its performance of it. There were a lot of reasons why this editorial might have happened.” After the review, Shostakovich lost commissions and feared for his career, even his life. He wrote music but never another opera. “An opera has a story, and a story can be satirical or it can comment on the government or it can comment on life, and that was simply seen as too dangerous,” Glossman says. “Shostakovich and the Black Monk” will feature Len Cariou as Shostakovich. Cariou originated the title role in Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd” and is a regular on the CBS drama “Blue Bloods.” Jay O. Sanders will play Stalin. Also in the cast, playing multiple roles, are Ali Breneman, Alex Glossman, Evelyn McGee-Colbert, Paul Murphy and Linda Setzer. As part of the show, the Emerson String Quartet plays Shostakovich’s music. “We play the 14th quartet in its entirety but it’s not done as a concert,” Setzer says. “We play the first movement as the overture at the very beginning. The slow movement is done underneath as kind of accompaniment, or dialogue, with Irina Shostakovich’s monologue about her husband. It’s a beautiful part of the production.” He adds that it’s likely Shostakovich worked ideas from “The Black Monk” into his 14th quartet. “I think a lot of the music that was in his head for this opera that he wanted very much to write, telling this Chekhov story ‘The Black Monk,’ found its way into this quartet and also into the 15th,” Setzer says. “He ran out of time, he ran out of the physical wherewithal to write out a big work like an opera.” Glossman says the composer wanted to find ways to express himself, which is one reason he wanted to make an opera out of “The Black Monk.” But there was no chance of the opera being supported or performed because it would have been seen as criticism of Stalin’s Soviet Union.
“It’s a story about madness and sanity kind of paralleling, if you like, freedom and conformity,” he says. “It’s suddenly seen as a terribly dangerous story, after what just happened to Shostakovich, to make an opera out of.” He adds that Shostakovich was stopped whenever he tried to create anything that could be viewed as critical of the government. He regained some stature for the symphonies he wrote during World War II, but soon found himself in obscurity once gain. Stalin died in 1953. Shostakovich’s 13th symphony, which made its debut in Moscow in December of 1962, was set to poems by Yevgeny Yevtushenko about the Babi-Yar massacre during World War II. Khrushchev, now leading the Soviet Union, threatened to stop the performance. “The shadow of Stalin was still there, that whenever artists, poets, writers, composers, would start to get some running room and write in a freer way about real life, people would get sent to the Gulag,” Glossman says. “After the time under Khrushchev, then Brezhnev came in and it was Stalinism all over again and he was in power until Shostakovich died.” As the show begins, the Emerson String Quartet plays the overture from the 14th quartet. Cariou enters as Shostakovich on a stage above the quartet. “Shostakovich enters and is watching,” Glossman says. “He uses this music, interweaving the 14th, he starts to narrate to the audience, Chekhov’s ‘Black Monk’ — ‘Finally I can tell this story.’” Glossman says the story and music are complimented by large-screen projection which the characters of Shostakovich and Stalin use to call up images. The composer tries to tell the story of the Black Monk, but is thwarted by Stalin who interferes and brings the story back to Shostakovich. “It’s kind of a struggle between who’s going to win, Stalin or Shostakovich,” Glossman says. “Is Shostakovich going to finally, after he’s dead, tell the story he tried to tell for 40 years, or is Stalin going to win, and through what? Through jokes, through threats, through subversion? Is Stalin going to be able to prevent, even now, this artist from completing this art?” Setzer says the idea for these dramas based on Shostakovich’s quartets came
about from the Emerson String Quartet playing them often. Indeed, the group — which features Setzer and Eugene Drucker on violins, Lawrence Dutton on viola, and Paul Watkins on cello — has recorded all 15 of the composer’s quartets. “It came about originally from playing the quartets so much and feeling that the quartets were like these little plays, these dramas with four characters,” Setzer says. “Knowing how much he admired Chekhov and the way that he creates suspense in his quartets is very similar to what happens in Chekhov.” The work premiered in June at the Great Lakes Chamber Festival in Michigan and at Tanglewood in Massachusetts in July. Setzer says there are differences between this and a pure recital of the quartet. He adds that these music-theater pieces also influence the Emerson String Quartet’s music concerts. “There are certain places in the music that we now associate with the drama, ei-
ther Jim‘s writing or Chekhov’s writing, or both,” he says. “I could feel a difference, there was more awareness maybe of the drama. In a way, the creation of the drama came out of the music, and that also happened with ‘The Noise of Time.’ If it works, I think it works because of that, not because we’re trying to superimpose something on something that shouldn’t be superimposed that way, pulling it in the wrong direction or forcing it to be played in a less effective way musically. “If the drama comes out of the music, which is the way both of these things were conceived, I think you have a much better chance of making both the drama and the music work.“
“Shostakovich and The Black Monk” will be performed at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University Campus, Sept. 28., 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $40; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220.
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“Disaster!,” Performed by Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough. Musical spoof of ‘70s-era disaster movies set in 1979 at the opening of a floating casino and disco in New York, through Sept. 24. Performances: Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets cost $15, $13 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; 908-369-7469. “Rock and Roll Man: The Alan Freed Story,” Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pennsylvania. Musical about the legendary DJ featuring original music and rock ‘n’ roll classics, through Oct. 1; buckscountyplayhouse.org; 215-862-2121. “What the Butler Saw,” Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s F.M. Kirby Shakes Theatre, Drew University campus, 36 Madison Ave. Joe Orton’s 1969 farce that unveils the fragile state of truth in the hands of those in power, and the power of truth despite our easy ability to twist it, through Oct. 1. $29-$69; www.shakespearenj.org; 973408-5600. Simpatico, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton. Sam Shepard drama in which a simple phone call causes Carter and Vinnie’s shady past to resurface, and fierce loyalties that were once hot-blooded begin to run astray. Collaboration between McCarter and Red Orchid Theatre in Chicago, through Oct. 15; mccarter.org; 609258-2787. “Barefoot in the Park,” Kelsey Theatre on the campus of Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. Neil Simon’s comedy about newlyweds and their struggles in their Manhattan apartment, Sept. 22Oct. 1. Tickets cost $18, $16 seniors, $14 students/children; www.kelseytheatre.net; 609-570-3333. “Jersey Boys,” State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons featuring their music, Oct. 13, 8 p.m., Oct. 14-15, 2, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$118; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732246-7469.
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CLASSICAL MUSIC The Princeton Singers, Princeton University Art Museum on the Princeton University campus. The Princeton Singers opens their 35th anniversary season with a concert titled “Glory of Venice,” a 450th birthday tribute to Claudio Monteverdi and his predecessors at the famed church of San Marco. The concert will feature music by Monteverdi, Croce, Merulo and Gabrieli, Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m. $15; www.princetonsingers.org. Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra, Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. Program titled “Festive Favorites” will feature overtures of musicals Leonard Bernstein, “Candide” and “West Side Story.” “Finlandia” a tone poem by the Finnish composer Sibelius and “Invitation to the Dance” by German composer Carl Maria von Weber and transcribed for symphony orchestra by French composer Hector Berlioz, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Tickets cost $15; www.bravuraphil.org; 609-933-4729. Westminster Choir College Faculty, Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. The Westminster Choir College 2017 Faculty Recital Series opens with a performance of part-songs and solo lieder on Sunday. A considerable amount of repertoire that is frequently performed by choirs was actually written for small ensembles of soloists and known as partsongs, , Sept. 24, 3 p.m. Free; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-9212663. “Trios with a Twist,” Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton. Part of the Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series, The program will feature music composed for unconventional ensembles, including English Dance for 2 Pianos, 6 Hands by Percy Grainger; Capriccio for Alto Saxophone, Clarinet and Piano by John Heins, and others, Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. Free; www.rider.edu/arts; 609-921-2663. Barokksolistene, Princeton University Concerts presents its first PUC125: Performances Up Close concert of
Love in the ’70s Pegasus Theatre Project is continuing its run of Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” at the West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction, Sept. 22-24. In the play, George, who is recently widowed, and Jennie, recently divorced, have given up on love but are brought together by friends, and a mistaken phone call. Pictured from left are cast members Frank Falisi, Peter Bisgaier, Heather Plank and Sarah Stryker. The West Windsor Arts Center is located at 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor. Tickets cost $22$26. For tickets and information, go to www.pegasustheatrenj.org or call 609-759-0045. the season with two concerts by Norwegian Baroque ensemble Barokksolistene. There will be two parts of the program, titled “It’s Just Old Pop Music,” highlighting 17th-century music, Oct. 5. The first will take place at Richardson Auditorium, starting at 6 p.m. The second will be an “alehouse session” at the new Lewis Arts complex, starting at 9:30 p.m. Tickets cost $25; princetonuniversityconcerts.org; 609-258-9220. JAZZ, CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, ETC. Alex Newell, The Rrazz Room, 6426 Lower York Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. Concert by “Glee” star prior to his run in the new Broadway production of “Once On This Island,” Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., $35; www.therrazzroom.com; 888-596-1027. Antje Duvekot, Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. Singer-songwriter from Boston, Sept. 28, 8 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. Katie Welsh, Bordentown Regional Middle School, 50 Dunn’s Mill Road, Bordentown. “The History of the Broadway Musical Heroine” in which Welsh explains how Broadway’s leading ladies have changed over time. Featuring songs from “Oklahoma!,” “South Pacific,” “Bells Are Ringing,” “Sweet Charity,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Into the Woods,” and others, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. $20, $5 students; 609-298-5465.
MUSEUMS Princeton University Art Museum, on the campus of Princeton University, Princeton. “Transient Effects: The Solar Eclipses and Celestial Landscapes of Howard Russell Butler.” Exhibit brings together experts from the sciences and art history to present the history of Howard Russell Butler’s paintings and the story of the artist who created them. Butler (1856-1934) was a graduate of Princeton University’s first school of science, through Oct. 8; Hours: Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.10 p.m., Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission is free; artmuseum.princeton.edu; 609-258-3788. Historical Society of Princeton at Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. Frank Lloyd Wright at 150: The Architect in Princeton. The exhibition features architectural drawings by Wright from the Historical Society’s collection, telling the story of Wright’s sole Princeton clients and the Frank Lloyd Wright house that could have been, through Dec. 31. Hours: Wed.-Sun. noon to 4 p.m. $4; princeton-
history.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton. “Newark and the Culture of Art: 1900-1960.” The exhibit explores the unique combination of art and industry that made Newark a magnet for modern artists in the early 20th century. Morven’s exhibition celebrates the culture of creativity that flourished alongside John Cotton Dana, the visionary figure in the organization of the Newark Library and Newark Museum. Through his efforts art, industry and society were brought together to inspire the everyday Newark citizen through accessible and beautiful exhibitions. Dana’s goal was to educate by presenting examples of superior design to the greatest number of people possible, including Newark’s immigrant and working-class population; making art a vital part of Newark’s culture and society. Morven’s nearly 50 loans hail from public and private collections from across the country and will reflect Dana’s vision by including painting, textiles, ceramics, and sculptures, through Jan. 28, 2018. Hours: Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10, $8 seniors/students; morven.org; 609924-8144. Michener Art Museum, 138 South Pine St., Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Highlights from the New HopeSolebury School District Art Collection, through Oct. 8; George Sotter: Light and Shadow, through Dec. 31; Dedicated, Displayed, Discovered: Celebrating the Region’s School Art Collections, through Jan. 7; www.michenerartmuseum.org; 215-340-9800. Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St. (at George Street) on the College Avenue Campus of Rutgers, New Brunswick. Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children’s Literature. Featuring more than 40 drawings and collages by Frank Asch, Mary Chalmers, Tony Chen, Roger Duvoisin, Shari Halpern, Lois Lenski, Ward Schumaker, and Art Seiden. The exhibition emphasizes the strength of visual elements in storytelling, especially for children learning how to read, through June 24, 2018. This exhibit is open to the public Fridays through Sundays. Museum hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; 848-932-7237. Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton. Bruce Katsiff at Ellarslie. Two exhibits: Bruce Katsiff: 50 Years - Looking Back & Forward and Face Maps: Explorations in Shape, Space and Soul Photography and Sculpture, Sept. 23-Nov. 12. Opening reception, Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m. Hours: Wed.-Sat. noon to 4 p.m. www.ellarslie.org; 609-989-3632.
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Gourgard Gallery at Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury.“From the Study to the Final Artwork,” an exhibit by the Gourgaud Gallery Open Studio Group, through Sept. 22. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also open Sept. 17, 1-3 p.m. www.cranburyartscouncil.org. Plainsboro Library Gallery, 9 Van Doren St., Plainsboro. “Dreamscapes,” annual exhibit by members of the Plainsboro Library’s Artists’ Group, through Sept. 27. 609275-2897. The Gallery at Mercer County Community College, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. “Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit” featuring approximately 20 works by full-time and adjunct faculty members. The programs represented in the exhibit include visual arts, photography and digital imaging, advertising/graphic design, ceramics, and digital media arts. Among the participating faculty members Michael ChovanDalton, Ingrid Jordan, Lucas Kelly, Jared Kramer, Tina LaPlaca, Paul Mordetsky, Kerri O’Neill, Mircea Popescu, Lauren Rabinowitz, Rachel Stern, Kyle Stevenson, Michael Welliver and Mauro Zamora, through Sept. 28. Hours: Mon.-Tues., Thurs. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wed. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.mccc.edu/gallery. Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge St., Lambertville. Exhibit featuring paintings by Carol Sanzalone and Michael Schweigart, through Oct. 1. Closing tea and conversation, Oct. 1, 3-6 p.m. www.lambertvillearts.com.
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University Opens New Lewis Center Building ‘A Festival of the Arts’ will offer a weekend of art, music, theater and dance By Anthony Stoeckert Features Editor
Sept. 23 Canal music at Rockingham Matt Dodd will present “Songs and Stories of Old Canal Days” at Rockingham in Kingston, beginning at 1:30 p.m. The program will cover the glory days of the American canals, such as the Delaware and Raritan Canal. Rockingham is located on Route 603 (Laurel Ave./Kingston-Rocky Hill Rd.), one mile north of Route 27 in Kingston. The program will take place at Rockingham’s Dutch barn. Reservations can be made by calling 609-683-7132.
Sept. 24 Bravura Philharmonic concert in Plainsboro The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra will present its season-opening concert, titled “Festive Favorites,” beginning at 7 p.m. at Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. The concert will showcase overtures of musicals by Leonard Bernstein, “Candide” and “West Side Story.” Also on the program are “Finlandia” a tone poem by the Finnish composer Sibelius and “Invitation to the Dance” by German composer Carl Maria von Weber and transcribed for symphony orchestra by French composer Hector Berlioz. Pianist, educator and former US Artistic Ambassador Chiu-Ling Lin solos in “Piano Concerto for the Left Hand” composed by Maurice Ravel. Tickets cost $20, $18 seniors/students, $15 advance; www.bravuraphil.org or call 609-933-4729.
Sept. 28 Student films at Princeton Garden The Princeton Student Film Festival Fall Showcase will take place at the Princeton Garden Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The showcase will feature 10 films from the 2017 Princeton Student Film Festival, presented by the Princeton Public Library. The lineup will include films made by local, regional and international student filmmakers. The Princeton Garden Theatre is located at 160 Nassau St., Princeton. For more information, go to www.princetonlibrary.org.
Dance fashion show in Princeton Viva Tango will host a dance wear fashion show, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Suzanne Paterson Building, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. The fashion show will feature original design dance wear from Adorno Dancewear. Models will show off the fashion collection on the cat walk and engage in dance to demonstrate how the dance wear flows and moves while dancing. VivaTango Inc. is a not-for-profit tango community in Princeton that meets Thursdays at the Suzanne Paterson Building. Following the fashion show VivaTango will provide food and play Tango music for dancing. Admission costs $20. For more information, go to vivatango.org.
The new Peter B. Lewis Center for Arts consists of three buildings — the Wallace Dance Building and Theater, the New Music Building, and the Arts Tower. The Wallace consists of rehearsal space and theaters for dance and theater students; the New Music Building includes rooms for music students to study and practice; and the Arts Tower offers a gallery, studios and administrative offices. Connecting those structures is a ground-level area called the “Forum,” which is bordered by two theaters and a music room. Off it toward the back is a space named the CoLab, where Princeton University students from different disciplines can collaborate on projects. The CoLab is currently home to “Designing the Lewis Center for the Arts,” an exhibit of drawings, models and construction details by Steven Holl Architects, the firm that designed the center. After years of planning and construction that saw the old Dinky station converted to eateries, the construction of a new Dinky station, a new Wawa, a traffic circle, and $300 million — including a $101 million gift from the late Peter B. Lewis made in 2006 — the new Lewis Center for the Arts is open for business. “Mainly what it gives us is purpose-built spaces in which to rehearse,” said Michael Cadden, chair of the Lewis Center. “It is a place primarily devoted to rehearsal space for the performing arts, so it’s mostly dance studios, theater studios and music studios. We have some lovely performance spaces all around campus, [but] we didn’t really have the kinds of places to offer classes and to do rehearsals that you need to practice the arts that we practice.” Cadden adds that the new center sort of “marries” the music and theater and dance departments. He expects that will bring collaborations between student and faculty from different disciplines. “That’s going to bring about, I think, a lot of wonderful synergies,” he said. “As we quite literally pump into each other — a composer that I see, usually two times a year, last week I ran into four times — I think that’s going to have a very positive effect in the kind of offerings we come up with in the building, curricular and also offerings to the public. Things that will be exciting for people to come see and participate in.” The New Music Building (that’s the formal name, the donors who helped fund it don’t want their names on it) is home to Princeton University’s music department, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs, and certificates in musical performance and jazz studies. In addition, it also is home to the Princeton University Orchestra and the Princeton University Jazz Ensemble. The university offers certificate programs in theater and dance, with those certificates tied to a collaboration with a student’s major. For example, Steven Runk, Director of Communications for the Lewis Center, said that last year, a dance student who was a physics major created a thesis project in which dancers danced on pads that generated power to elements that were part of the performance. A certificate may not sound as impressive as a degree, but Runk says the education gained by Lewis Center students is the equivalent of a bachelor’s at other schools, if not more. The Lewis Center’s faculty is evidence of that. Jane Cox, director of the theater program, is an award-winning lighting designer whose credits include the recent staging of “Hamlet” starring Benedict Cumberbatch, and the recent Broadway musical, “Amelie.” Walls on the music building’s out-
Photos by Denise Applewhite
A hallway leading to rooms where students can practice and take lessons at the Lewis Center for the Arts’ New Music Building. Below, the Wallace Theatre at the new dance and theater building. side are made of Italian limestone from a quarry that has been in business for 2,000 years. Inside, the building has exposed ventilation, and wooden walls. Upstairs are 17 practice rooms, which are suspended from the ceiling. These are not technically sound proof because people walking through the hallway (also suspended) will be able to hear music as they walk by the rooms. But by being suspended, the rooms are isolated from each other, so students won’t hear music, or feel the vibrations, coming from neighboring rooms. When I asked if I was the first person to be scared at the concept of walking through a hallway or standing in a room that is suspended from a ceiling, Henry Valoris, production manager with the music department, assured me I wasn’t. I was even more scared later, when on the roof connecting the music and theater buildings, someone pointed to a view that gave a clear image of what a suspended room means. Each practice room has a piano, Steinway baby grand M models. The building also has 10 B model baby grands; a model O baby grand and a model D concert grand, which is located in a large rehearsal space off the Forum. The theater and dance department has four Boston grands. The pianos were made in Steinway’s New York factory. Buying a Steinway isn’t a simple process. Valoris said no two Steinways are the same, even two of the same model, because they are handmade. Faculty members made trips to the New York factory over the last few years to play pianos and test them for quality of sound and feel of the keyboards. Prices for Steinways range from $6,000 to $8,000 for upright models in the faculty to office to between $140,000 and $150,000 for the D, according to Valoris. Teaching studios are equipped with recording systems, so that students can record their lessons, or make an audition tape. Speakers allow the student and teacher to listen back to a performance as well. Teaching studios also have acoustic curtains which can cover the wall or not, affecting the room’s resonance. The music department will continue to use the practice rooms at the Woolworth Building as well. The theater and dance building contains rehearsal studios, including one whose floor is the size of the stage at McCarter’s Berlind stage, which hosts some student productions. Some have lighting and seating and could be used as a small performance space.
Another room is dedicated to lighting. Theaters in the building include the Wallace Theater, a black box space with flexible seating for up to 150, and the Hearst Dance Theater, which seats up to 120. Both have state-ofthe-art LED theatrical lighting. Features of these lights include being able to change the tints on the lighting without gels, as traditional lights use. Another goal of the new center is to bring more audiences to the programs the Lewis Center presents for the public. That will begin with A Festival for the Arts, which will offer more than 100 concerts, plays, dance performances, art exhibits, readings, workshops, film screenings and more, Oct. 5-8. The festival will open with the Princeton Poetry Festival, Oct. 5 beginning at noon at the Berlind. Poets from around the world will read their works. There also will be panel discussions. Douglas Gordon’s 1993 art installation “24 Hour Psycho” will be shown at the Hurley Gallery in the arts complex. The work consists entirely of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic movie slowed down to approximately two frames per second and exhibited as an object in space. As a result, a full viewing of the film lasts 24 hours. This installation marks the 24th anniversary of the artwork, which will be screened continuously for 24 days, beginning September 29 through October 22. A highlight of the festival will be the world premiere of “Gurls,” a play by Branden-Jacobs-Jenkins, of Princeton’s 2006 class, at the Wallace Theater. Commissioned by the theater program, the play is a riff on Euripides’ “The Bacchae.” The opening weekend performances are sold out. Standby lines will be formed 30 minutes prior to performances. The play also will have performances Oct. 1214. On Oct. 5, the Norwegian baroque ensemble Barokksolistene will perform two concerts, one at Richardson Auditorium, beginning at 6 p.m. and one at the Forum, beginning at 9:30 p.m. For the later show, the Forum will be transformed into a 17th-century English pub with beer and snacks. A new work featuring original music performed on electronic instruments conceived by Department of Music faculty member Jeff Snyder will be performed Oct. 6-7 by the Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk), the Princeton University Brass Ensemble, SÅ Percussion, the Edward T. Cone Ensemble-in-Residence at Princeton, and the Brooklyn-based TILT Brass ensemble. On the afternoon of Oct. 6, biographer and Princeton alumnus A. Scott Berg and author and editor Anne Margaret Daniel will discuss recent work in print and on screen showcasing the legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald in the James M. Stewart ‘32 Theater at 185 Nassau St.. Berg is a consulting producer on the Amazon Prime series, “The Last Tycoon,” and Daniel is editor of the recently published edition of Fitzgerald’s “lost stories.” On Oct. 6, the Lewis Center’s Program in Dance will inaugurate the new Hearst Dance Theater with a performance of “A Love Supreme.” This evening-length work by internation-
ally acclaimed choreographers Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Salva Sanchis is set to music by John Coltrane and performed by the Belgium-based Rosas dance company. Performances of “A Love Supreme” continue Oct. 7-8. The Department of Music will present “Orpheus Unsung” in the Marie and Edward Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau St., Oct. 6-7. This opera for electric guitar was composed by Steven Mackey, a Grammy winner and professor in the music department. Beginning on Friday night and continuing throughout the weekend, the Forum will be the site for Theater for One, created by Tony-winning designer Christine Jones and developed when she taught a Princeton Atelier course at the university. It pairs one professional actor and one audience member for the performance of a short play in an intimate booth. The series of original plays to be performed will include several created in a collaboration between Theater for One and students in a spring semester intermediate playwriting course. Princeton alumnus Noah Haidle, and McCarter’s artistic director Emily Mann have also written plays for the performance. On Friday at 8:30 p.m. the Lewis Center and the Department of Music will present “Declassified Memory Fragment,” Baker and Tarpaga Dance Project’s 2015 dance theater work with live music inspired by ideas and themes centered on memory, history, and images of political and cultural realities affecting the continent of Africa. Friday will also include a preview of the flexible, variable acoustics of the Lee Music Performance and Rehearsal Room in the New Music Building with an open rehearsal by the Princeton University Orchestra and an informal performance by the Program in Jazz’s Creative Large Ensemble, directed by Grammy-nominated Darcy James Argue. The busiest days of the festival will be Oct. 7 and 8. They will serve as an open house with a wide variety of events planned to activate all the spaces at the Lewis Arts complex and venues across the campus. For up-to-date listings of events at A Festival of Arts, go to LCAopening.princeton.edu. The offerings by the Lewis Center have always been extensive, but a new building near a renowned regional theater, restaurants and a new train station are sure to increase awareness of what the Lewis Center has to offer. “Most events are free and not only open to the public, but we’re dying for the public,” Cadden said. “The last thing we want is students making art where only your friends are in attendance.” He adds that the Lewis Center is spread across the Princeton campus, not only in the new buildings but through its continued presence at 185 Nassau St., and at New South Building, which is home to the creative writing program. “But I think [the new buildings are] going to help people identify what it is and what we’re doing and especially what we have that we’d like them to come see and participate in,” he says.
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The Week of Friday, September 22, 2017
ARB opens season with ‘Women of Dance’
The work of Mary Barton will be celebrated by American Repertory Ballet, Sept. 22 and 23 at Rider University. American Repertory Ballet will open its 2017-18 season with a full evening of works celebrating 15 years of Mary Barton’s choreography by showcasing three of her most recognized works in a program title “Woman of Dance: Celebrating the Work of Mary Barton,” Sept. 22-23, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at Rider University’s Bart Luedeke Center Theater, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville. “‘Woman of Dance: A Celebration of Mary Barton,’” is really a two-fold celebration — honoring her contribution over the last seven years as American Repertory Ballet’s Resident Choreographer as well as acknowledging her role as a choreographer to this organization for the past 15 years,” says Douglas Martin, ARB’s artistic director. “Mary is a very gifted and talented choreographer and her work is a testimonial to the strength of female choreographers in America today.” The program features “Scarlet Sonata,” a technically challenging work for five women; “Five Men and a Concerto,” a work for five men that highlights the male form, set to Vivaldi’s Concerto for Oboe; and “Straight Up with a Twist” (an ARB signature performance since its inception), a work set to the sounds of Kaila Flexer and Third Ear which showcases the versatility of ARB’s dancers and Barton’s choreographic genius. Barton received her dance training at The Washington School of Ballet under the direction of Mary Day and participated in summer courses at the School of American Ballet and Joffrey Ballet School. Her professional experience began when she performed with The Washington Ballet as a soloist in Balanchine’s Scotch Symphony and in the principal role in Tom Paczik’s “Tzigane.” Early professional credits include the Oldenburg Staat Ballet in Germany and several seasons with Dayton Ballet. In 1986, Ms. Barton joined the Joffrey Ballet/NY where she performed a variety of roles in the great ballets of the 20th century. Robert Joffrey created the role of Clara for her in the world premiere of his new Nutcracker. Ms. Barton was featured along with Gerald Arpino in an interview with Charlie Rose for the world premiere of Robert Joffrey’s Nutcracker. Barton’s TV credits include performances in “Dance in America” on PBS and she was an original cast member of the historic recreation of Nijinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps. From 19932004, Ms. Barton was a principal dancer with American Repertory Ballet where notable roles include Sugar Plum Fairy, Odette/Odile in “Swan Lake,” Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet,” Cinderella, Titania in “A Midsummer Night’s
Dream,” and Emily in “Our Town,” and leads in Balanchine’s Four Temperaments, Rubies, Concerto Barocco and Serenade. She has been on the faculty of the Princeton Ballet School since 1994 and is one of the primary teachers and choreographers for the Summer Intensive. She is a former ballet faculty member at Princeton University and current faculty at Rider University’s Music Theater Department. “Many dancers have danced multiple roles in the ballet,” says Martin, who is also Barton’s husband and former dance partner at the Joffrey Ballet and later ARB. “It’s been truly exciting to watch the piece evolve along with the company.” In October, American Repertory Ballet will present a new triple-bill program in New Brunswick. The performance features work by American Repertory Ballet’s Resident Choreographers Kirk Peterson and Barton: Peterson’s “Carmen” and “The Eyes that Gently Touch” and Barton’s “Straight Up with a Twist.” ARB will perform at State Theatre New Jersey in Downtown New Brunswick, Oct. 12, 8 p.m. This performance will feature live accompaniment by the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Kynan Johns. The program opens with Peterson’s “The Eyes that Gently Touch,” set to the driving rhythms of Philip Glass’ “Mad Rush,” culminating in a dance replete with romance and thrilling movement. Next is Barton’s “Straight Up with a Twist.’ The performance concludes with a company premiere: Peterson’s “Carmen.” Based on Georges Bizet’s opera, Peterson tells the tale of Carmen, a passionate, free-spirited woman, the fickle Don José and her love triangle between Don José and popular bullfighter Escamillo. ARB originally premiered The Eyes that Gently Touch in 1999 and most recently revived it in 2012. Peterson originally created Carmen for Cincinnati Ballet, and these October 2017 performances mark ARB’s premiere of the work. “The original creation of the Carmen Suite by Rodion Shchedrin, instigated by the great ballerina Maya Plisetskaya, was meant to be interpreted as dance,” Peterson explains. “I wished to explore different aspects of the Novella not previously highlighted. This Carmen is my response to this exciting score. “I had been inspired to choreograph it in 1970 upon first hearing the exciting Shchedrin/Bizet Suite. It took 28 years for me to bring my ideas to the stage in 1998 for Cincinnati Ballet. I was so thrilled when Douglas Martin asked me to revive my Carmen for ARB this season. I look forward to revisiting this piece and to be inspired by the ARB dancers for this reinterpretation.” For tickets more information on American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School, go to arballet.org or call 609-921-7758.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Dr. Craig Gronczewski
Vascular emergencies and how to treat them
Your vascular system is a network of blood vessels, including arteries, veins and capillaries that carry blood to and from the heart. As indicated by the National Institutes of Health, problems of the vascular system are common and can be serious. And in some cases, they require emergency care. The Center for Emergency Care at University Medical Center of Princeton provides state-of-the-art emergency medicine for the treatment of patients who cannot wait to be seen by their regular doctor. The center routinely treats severe and life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including vascular-related conditions like stroke and heart attack.
Every part of your body Vascular diseases can affect nearly every part of your body. Arteries can become stiff and narrow due to plaque buildup, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Blood clots can clog vessels, block blood flow to the heart or brain or travel to your lungs or other parts of your body and weakened blood vessels can burst, causing bleeding in your body. The older you get the more likely you are to have vascular disease. Other risk factors include: • Family history of vascular or heart disease • Pregnancy • Illness or injury • Long periods of sitting or standing still • Any condition that affects the heart or blood ves-
sels, such as diabetes or high cholesterol • Smoking • Obesity
standing speech • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination • Sudden severe headache with no known cause
Common diseases, severe consequences There are a wide range of vascular conditions that could lead to an emergency. Some of the most common are: Aneurysms are abnormal bulges in the wall of the blood vessel. They can form in any blood vessel, but they occur most commonly in the aorta (the main blood vessel running from your chest to your abdomen). Aneurysms can also occur in the brain and leg arteries. No matter where it is located, a ruptured aneurysm is an emergency. Consider that only about 1 in 5 people survive a ruptured abdominal aneurysm, according to the NIH. Brain aneurysms that rupture can lead to hemorrhagic stroke. Carotid artery disease. The carotid arteries are located on each side of your neck and carry blood from the heart to the head and brain. These arteries can be affected by atherosclerosis and over time can become blocked, decreasing blood flow to the brain. When a clot or a piece of plaque that breaks off from the carotid artery wall travels to the smaller arteries in brain, it can cause a stroke. Coronary artery disease is also caused by atherosclerosis. As atherosclerosis worsens, less blood reaches the heart, robbing it of the oxygen it
Dr. Craig Gronczewski needs to function properly. In severe cases, it causes a life-threatening heart attack. More than 1 million people have a heart attack each year, according to the NIH. Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in the deep veins of the body — mainly the legs — that if left untreated can break off and travel to the lungs causing a potentially fatal pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolisms require emergency treatment. Red flags With most vascular emergencies, severe pain in your head, chest or abdomen, is a red flag that you should call 911 and get to the nearest emergency room. Symptoms of stroke: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body) • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or under-
Heart attack symptoms: • Chest pain or discomfort • Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body, including your shoulders, back, neck, jaw or stomach • Shortness of breath • Cold sweat, nausea, vomiting
Center, based on UMCP’s advanced capabilities for the rapid and effective treatment of stroke patients, as well as good outcomes. The Center for Emergency Care at UMCP sees 50,000 patients each year, including 8,000 children. The center offers a designated pediatric emergency area where pediatricians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are on site 24/7 to consult on emergency cases involving infants, children and adolescents. The center also offers a
senior care emergency unit designed especially for older adults. To find a physician with Princeton HealthCare System, go to www.princetonhcs.org or call 888-742-7496.
Craig A. Gronczewski, M.D., is board certified in emergency medicine and is the Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at University Medical Center of Princeton.
Symptoms of pulmonary embolism: • Difficulty breathing • Chest pain • Heart palpitations or racing heartbeat • Coughing up blood • Sweating If you experience these symptoms call 911, and get to the nearest emergency room. State-of-the-art emergency care The Center for Emergency Care at UMCP provides emergency care for a wide range of vascular conditions. The center offers stateof-the art angioplasty that locates and opens blocked blood vessels and restores blood flow to the heart in the event of a heart attack and features a contemporary interventional procedures suite with operating rooms and cardiac catheterization and vascular laboratories. The center is also a statedesignated Primary Stroke
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Big day approaches for CentralJersey.com’s Wedding Expo By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer
For those who are always a bridesmaid, never a bride; who are becoming a bride for their first time; or who are always a bride, the 2017 CentralJersey.com Wedding Expo will provide access to all of the resources needed to plan the perfect wedding. Brides-to-be, grooms-to-be, mothers of either, members of the bridal party or anyone involved with the wedding planning are invited to gather information about invitations, deejays, flowers, honeymoons and more from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at MarketFair Mall, 3535 Route 1, Princeton.Many of the stores within MarketFair are slated to participate, as well as Mary Kay, Princeton Fit & Wellness, Wine & Design Princeton, New York Life, Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton, Hampton Inn Princeton, Chauncey Conference Center, Word Center Printing, Touch-
stone Crystal, Princeton Tuxedo, Encore Entertainment & Ultrax Disc Jockeys and Spectrum Limo.Bridal Suite Boutique will present a fashion show, with Xplosive Entertainment as the emcee and Into the Woods Music performing. “People are planning weddings all year long. Even though there are many weddings in fall, the planning doesn’t stop. We thought it was a great time to have the newly engaged or people who are just a few weeks out. The vendors we have at this event have items and services for people regardless of what stage you are in your wedding planning process,” said Angela Smith, director of marketing and events for Newspaper Media Group, the host company.The Wedding Expo follows a Health & Wellness Expo in February, a Home & More show in March and another Health & Wellness Expo planned for Oct. 22, all at MarketFair.
“We have partnered with MarketFair on some events earlier this year and we have been very happy with our relationship,” Smith said. “The idea of the wedding expo came up because we wanted to offer something different to our readers. Our company had just finished a wedding expo in our South Jersey market and we thought that doing something similar would be great for the Princeton area. We really liked the idea of giving the stores within the mall a chance to showcase how they can help in the wedding planning process without requiring them to leave their stores and go somewhere else for the day.” The added value is having a local newspaper chain coordinate events that serve its readership. “Our mission with our products is to serve our community,” Smith added. “We do that through the local journalism that we provide and with the local advertising our publi-
cations offer, but we also are unique in that we are able to bring our loyal readers together through a series of communityfocused events. Whether it is a wedding expo, a health event, a food event, or a kids focused event, we try to come up with events that engaged the community and offer them some type of value.” Registration and attendance are free. For tickets, go to nmg.ticketleap.com/bridal Everyone who pre-registers will be entered into a special VIP drawing that includes prizes to help with wedding preparation. Contact Jennifer Amato at jamato@newspapermedia- Brides and grooms can learn about what they need at CentralJersey.com’s Wedding Expo. group.com.
MOVIE TIMES Movie and times for the week of Sept. 22-28. Schedules are subject to change. HILLSBOROUGH CINEMAS (908874-8181): Kingsman: The Golden Circle (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:30, 3:40, 6:50, 10; Sun. 12:30, 3:40, 6:50; Mon.-Thurs. 3:40, 6:50. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:50, 4, 7:10, 10:20; Sun. 12:50, 4, 7:10; Mon.-Thurs. 4, 7:10. The LEGO Ninjago Movie (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10; Sun. 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40; Mon.-Thurs. 2:40, 5:10, 7:40. The LEGO Ninjago Movie (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (PG) Fri.-Sat. 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10, 10:40; Sun. 12:40, 3:10, 5:40, 8:10; Mon.-Thurs. 3:10, 5:40, 8:10. American Assassin (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45, 10:15; Sun. 12, 2:35, 5:10, 7:45; Mon.Thurs. 2:35, 5:10, 7:45. Mother! (R) Fri.Sat. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20, 10:10; Sun. 1:40, 4:30, 7:20; Mon.-Thurs. 4:30, 7:20. Friend Request (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55, 10:15; Sun. 12:55, 3:15, 5:35, 7:55; Mon.Thurs. 3:15, 5:35, 7:55. Home Again (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; Sun. 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20; Mon.Thurs. 2:30, 4:55, 7:20. It (luxury recliners, reserved seating) (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 10:15; Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:15; Mon.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:15. It (R) Fri.-Sat. 12:35, 3:35, 6:35, 9:35; Sun. 12:35, 3:35,
6:35; Mon.-Thurs. 3:35, 6:35. MONTGOMERY CINEMAS (609924-7444): Brads Status (R) Fri.-Sat. 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 2:20, 4:45, 7:10. Stronger (R) Fri.-Sat. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45; Sun. 1:45, 4:25, 7:05. Rebel in the Rye (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. 2:15, 4:45, 7:15. Polina (NR) Fri.-Thurs. 2:10, 7:15. Viceroy’s House (NR) Fri.-Sat. 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35; Sun.-Thurs. 2:05, 4:35, 7:05. Menashe (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 2:25, 7:20. Wind River (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:45, 9:50; Sun. 4:45. The Big Sick (R) Fri.-Sat. 4:35, 9:30; Sun.-Thurs. 4:35. PRINCETON GARDEN THEATRE (609-279-1999): Rebel in the Rye (PG13) Fri. 4:15, 7, 9:25; Sat. 1, 4:15, 7, 9:25; Sun. 1, 4:15, 7; Mon.-Thurs. 2, 4:30, 8. Viceroy’s House (PG13) Fri.-Sat. 4, 6:45; Sun. 1; Mon.-Thurs. 5:30. Ingrid Goes West (R) Fri.-Sat. 9:15; Sun. 7; Mon.Thurs. 2:30. Lincoln Center: Falsettos (NR) Sat. 12:30 p.m. Art House Theater Day: Looney Tunes shorts (NR) Sun. 11 a.m. (Admission is free.) A Matter of Life and Death (NR) (1946) Sun. 4 p.m. (Admission is free.) Special Programming: Deconstructing the Beatles White Album (NR) Mon. 7:30 p.m. Art on Screen: A River Runs Through It (1992) (PG) Tues. 7:30 p.m. Special Program: Take Shelter (R) Wed. 7:30 p.m. Student Film Showcase (NR) Thurs. 7:30 p.m.
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THINGS TO DO Continued from Timeoff Page 5 Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St. Hopewell. “Iceland: A Land Like Not Other,” photography by Martin Schwartz. In the Goodkind Gallery: “Watercolor Wonders” featuring art by 12 painters. This is the first time the gallery has taken the opportunity to exhibit fine art photography but an-
other form of wall art. The water colorists are students of Jo-Ann Osnoe and use the Gallery 14 as their learning facility. through Oct. 8. Reception, Sept. 8, 6-8 p.m. Hours: Sat.-Sun. noon to 5 p . m . www.photogallery14.com; 609-333-8511.
COMEDY
Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick. The NY Kings Comedy Tour, Sept. 22-23, 7:30, 10 p.m., Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $34; Open mic night, Ryan Davis, Sept. 26, 8 p.m., $20; Piff the Magic Dragon, Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 29-30, 7:30, 9:45 p.m., Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., $ 3 2 ; www.stressfactory.com; 732-545-4242. Princeton Catch a Rising Star, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor. Open mic night, Sept. 21; Ruperto Vanderpool, Sept. 22-23; Emma Willman, Sept. 29-
30; catcharisingstar.com; 609-987-8018. Jim Breuer, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Comedy show by former ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member, Sept. 23, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$50; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469. Tracy Morgan, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. Performance by former ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member and star of ‘30 Rock,” Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35-$65; www.statetheatrenj.org; 732-246-7469.
FILM
Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell. “The Lost World,” silent film featuring live accompaniment by Alloy Orchestra, a three-man musical ensemble that uses percussion and electronics to create sounds for the movie, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Art House Theater Day featuring a screening of Martha & Niki, Sept. 24, 2:30, 4:50 p.m. www.hopewelltheater.com; 609-466-1964. New Jersey Film Festival, Voorhees Hall 105, 71 Hamilton St., College Avenue Campus, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. “The Golden Five,” film from Macedonia about three friends who believe in their youthful ideals. One is mur-
dered during a period of communist liquidations. The short film “Page One” also will be screened, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., $12; “Saving the Great Swamp: Battle to Defeat the Jetport” documentary about a grassroots effort that stopped the building of a jetport in New Jersey. The program also will include the short film, “Riverkeeper,” Sept. 24, 7 p.m., $12; Life by the Landfill, documentary about the environment of a great world city, and a determined group of activists, who took on the notoriously mismanaged system of trash collection in Rome, Oct, 1, 7 p.m., $12; www.njfilmfest.com; 848-932-8482.
DANCE
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. Fourth Saturday Contra Dance, Sept. 23, 811 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $11; Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Sept. 27, 8-10:30 p.m. (Instruction at 7:30 p.m.), $10; www.princetoncountrydancers.org. M R Square Dance Club, Manors Clubhouse, 26 Fairway Court, Lawrenceville. Square dance for fun. No prior ex-
perience needed, not special clothing needed. Office casual is suggested attire, Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation; richd1squarerounddancer @ msn; 609-8441140. Friday Night Folk Dancing, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton St., Princeton. One-hour instruction most weeks, followed by request dancing. Fridays, 8-11 p.m. $5; 609912-1272.
Freedy Johnston will perform two sets at Randy Now’s Man Cave in Bordentown, Sept. 23, beginning at 8 p.m. Johnston is a singer-songwriter best-known for the 1995 single, “Bad Reputation.” Randy Now’s Man Cave is located at 134 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown. Tickets cost $15. All ages invited. For tickets and information, go to www.mancavenj.com or call 609-424-3766. Old Canal Days, Rockingham, Route 603 (Laurel Avenue/Kingston-Rocky Hill Road), Kingston. Matt Dodd will play a program of songs that bring to life the glory days of the American canals, such as our Delaware and Raritan Canal, now a NJ State Park. Vicki Chirco, historian for D&R Canal, will also appear to talk about its construction and importance, Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. Reservations can be made by calling 609683-7132. Princeton Children’s Book Festival, Hinds Plaza next to the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton. More than 80 authors and illustrators in children’s literature will participate in the festival, one of the largest of its kind on the East Coast. At the festival, fans of all ages will have the opportunity to purchase books supplied by jaZams, meet with authors and illustrators and have their books signed, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. bookfestival.princetonlibrary.org; 609-924-9529.
Author Katherine Nouri Hughes, Robertson Hall of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. The author will discuss her book, “The Mapmaker’s Daughter’s” in which Queen Mother Nurbanu is determined to understand how her bond with the greatest of all Ottoman sultans, Suleiman the Magnificent, has shaped her destiny, Oct. 9, 4:40-7:30 p.m. 609-258-2943. Historical Fiction Book Club, Historical Society of Princeton’s Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. Read historical fctions, and then engage with a scholar to learn the “real” story. At meetings of the Historical Fiction Book Group, scholars participate in discussions of the fictional elements and the nonfictional local and regional context of selected books: Discussion of “Burr” by Gore Vidal with Paul Clemens, professor of history at Rutgers University, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. www.princetonhistory.org.
AUDITIONS
LaShir, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. The Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, is seeking experienced choral singers (of all voice parts) to join its ranks. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:15. LaShir is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and transmitting Jewish cultural heritage. For more information, go to www.lashir.org, email director@lashir.org or call 347-782-2746. Sharim v’Sharot. Dr. Elayne Robinson Grossman, animal migration. They are music director of Sharim the authors of “Where the v’Sharot, will hold auditions Animals Go: Tracking for all voice parts, SATB, Wildlife with Technology in during September. The choir 50 Maps and Graphics,” performs a repertoire of Sept. 22, 7 p.m. RSVP at Jewish music of many eras, rsvp@drgreenway.org or styles and languages. Recall 609-924-4646. are Tuesday Songs and Stories of hearsals evenings from September
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through June in Ewing, except for major holidays. For more information, contact Dr. Elayne Grossman atsharimvsharot@gmail.com or go to www.sharimvsharot.org. Capital Singers of Trenton, Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad St., Trenton. Capital Singers of Trenton is a 100-voice choir founded in 2006. Composed of singers of all ages, repertoire includes a mix of musical genres and styles, both sacred and secular. Rehearsals are held twice a month on Sunday evening. The choir is welcoming singers of all voice parts, but particularly tenors and basses. For more information, email capitalsingers@gmail.com or go to www.capitalsingers.org.
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253 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ 08542 A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
$265,000 JUST LISTED!!
Brick-faced Ranch w/endless possibilities in great location. Hardwood flrs, wood burning frplce, central air, gas heat, 2 car gar. Entertainment-sized LR accommodates large gatherings, while the inviting DR works for two or 10. Multipurpose office/ family room. Spacious master BR has ceiling fan & private full BA. Three other ample-sized BRs share a full BA. A gazebo, patio, and private level lot backing to woods provide hours of outside enjoyment. Close to major highways, Rider University & NYC/PHL train station. Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR
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43 Washington Drive OPEn HOuSE SunDay 9/24 1-4pm
Stately, pristine 4 BR, 3.5 BA colonial in Hopewell Ridge. Elegant foyer leads to freshly painted LR & DR. Renov kit w/lg ctr island, granite countertops, SS appl’s. Brkfst rm w/wind seat. Office w/cust built-ins. FR w/vaulted ceil, wood burning fplc, back staircase, French doors to deck. Upstairs MBR has XL WIC & spa-like BA. Three more BRs share a BA w/tub/shower, 2 sinks. Fin WO bsmt w/full BA, wet bar. Close to major hwys, NYC/PHL train, top schools, amenities, CH Hospital.
This move-in ready Claridge model in Shadow Oaks is ready to impress. 5 BR, 3.5 bath. The kitchen has granite island w/stool seating, granite counters, SS GE applncs. Fam Rm w/granite breakfast bar. The DR & LR w/hrdwd flring. The MBR is the perfect getaway w/a WIC. Paver patio overlooks flower gardens & koi ponds with waterfall. Also has Cent Vac sys, newer HVAC & roof.
Listed by Rocco D’armiento Team Wendy, Rocco, Melissa REALTOR®, e-Pro, SRES
Cell: 908-391-8396
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
donna.murray@foxroach.com 2016 NJ REALTORS® Circle of
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
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609-924-1600
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A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
$3,900
$749,000
8 Pond View Lane OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 9/24 1-4pm
Listed by Donna M. Murray Sales Associate, REALTOR®
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253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
$718,000
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“I live here. I work here.” Servicing Montgomery Township
33 Jefferson Road Meticulously updated 3BR/2Bath duplex on treelined street just minutes from Nassau Street. Stylish Kitchen w/ Granite, center island and S/S appliances. Both full baths have also been upgraded with modern amenities but in keeping with the style and era of the this gem. Full, room sized, built-in closet on the 2nd floor. Move-in ready, light filled haven with every convenience. Newer windows, roof and a backup generator, plus 2 off-street parking spaces.
Custom built Center Hall Colonial - Gracious foyer, Formal Living Room/Dining Room. Family Room with vaulted ceiling, skylight, gas fireplace which opens to year round sun room. Country kitchen with center island, breakfast room, desk area. First floor Den/5th bedroom and Full bath. Full basement - walk out. On a partially wooded lot. Welcome Home!!
Listed by Richard “Rick” Burke Broker-Associate
253 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-1600
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Broker-Owner
Cell: 609-529-3371 Rick.Burke@foxroach.com
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Sales Associate Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty 4 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 609.921.1050 Office 908.531.6230 Cell
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real estate news Berkshire Hathaway Homeservice Fox & Roach, REALTORS® Congratulates Breakfast of Champions Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® recently honored Mercer County sales associates for their sales performance for May and June at a monthly Breakfast of Champions. Sales associates honored by (standing, right) David Rickel, senior vice president & regional manager, include (sitting, l to r) Helen Sherman, Princeton Home Marketing Center (HMC); *Maria GarciaHerreros, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Morgan Tylus, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Shani Dixon, Princeton Junction Office; Sharon Sluder, Director, Marketing/Business Dev, Trident Land Transfer; (standing, l to r) Marc Gresack, Princeton HMC; Tilah Young, Princeton Junction Office; Rocco D’Armiento, Princeton HMC; Gerri Grassi, manager, Princeton; Michael Barkasy, Trident Commercial Insurance; *Debbie Lang, Princeton; Gilbert Cheeseman, Princeton Junction. Honored but not pictured were Michael Gerstnicker, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; Tony and Shannon Lee, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; *Ivey Wen and *Donna Murray, Princeton HMC; Lana Chan, Princeton Junction Office; Brandon English, Princeton Junction Office; Nalini Uhrig, Princeton Junction Office; Raymond Pyontek, Hamilton-Robbinsville HMC; and Trident Group, the company provides one-stop shopping and facilitated services to its clients including mortgage financing, and title, property and Jackie Stockman, Princeton HMC;. casualty insurance. BHHS Fox & Roach is the #1 broker in the nationwide *Honored for their outstanding contribution to the Trident Group. BHHS network of 1400 broker affiliates. Our company-sponsored charitable Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) Fox & Roach, REALTORS® foundation, Fox & Roach Charities, is committed to addressing the needs of is a part of HomeServices of America, the nation’s second largest provider children and families in stressful life circumstances and has contributed over of total home services. The company has more than 4,500 Sales Associates $5.5 million to more than 250 local organizations since its inception in 1995. in over 65 sales offices across the Tri-State area. Through its affiliate, the Visit our Website at www.foxroach.com.
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OFFICE BUILDING
. Somerville, NJ. A 4,900± SF office building available for sale with smaller individual suites available for lease. Easy access to Routes 206, 22, 206 and 287.
. Hamilton, NJ. An 11,534± SF office/warehouse and a 2,185± SF plus loft vehicle maintenance garage available for sale or lease with 5± acre vehicle/ equipment storage.
Richardson Commercial Realtors, LLC 52 State Highway #33 • Hamilton, NJ 08619 richardsoncommercial.com
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. Bordentown, NJ. A Class “A” 78,500± SF office building available for lease. Brand new building in a campus like setting with well-appointed landscaping ready to be built out to meet your exact specifications.
PARKSIDE OFFICE CONDO
. Ewing, NJ. A 1,000± SF office condo available for both sale and lease. Existing medical space with 2 exam rooms, 2 offices, receptionist area, and spacious waiting room. Wellmaintained!
609.586.1000
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Amrita Kangle EAST BRUNSWICK $429,000 A 4 BR & 2.5 BA Townhouse, upgraded EIK, Hardwood floors, upper floor laundry, finished basement & home theatre. (Web ID 7032365)
EAST WINDSOR $164,000 Location means everything! Don`t let this 2 BR, 2 BA Wyckoff Mills 1st level condo slip away. A spacious sought-after Chatham model. (Web ID 7046525)
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Mary “Lynn” Robertson EAST WINDSOR $449,900 This warm & welcoming 5 BR home in Wendover Commons sits on a landscaped lot. Offers plenty of storage w/ attic, closets, 2-car gar. & shed. (Web ID 7042719) 609-448-1400
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Kathy Desarno
HILLSBOROUGH $168,000 32-66 Deanna Dr. This 2nd flr. end unit has SS applcs./ remod. main BA/newer carpeting (HW under), windows & patio door replaced. Dir: Deanna Dr. Bldg 32. (Web ID 3412433) 908-874-8100
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HIGHTSTOWN $270,000 This lovely 4 BR, 2 BA home in historic Hightstown is a few short blocks from downtown w/ its quaint shops & restaurants. Offers lg kit. & deck. (Web ID 6989360)
609-448-1400
Michael Jarvis
LAWRENCE TWP. $329,000 Looking for charm & convenience of location? Look no further! Applegate Farm has both! This half house on Lawrenceville`s Main St is the house for you! (Web ID 7047578)
609-921-1900
EAST WINDSOR $343,000 A 3 BR, 2 ½ BA townhome in Windsor Meadows is a fantastic find! Features an EIK w/ granite counters & custom backsplash, plus fin. bsmt. (Web ID 7040371)
HIGHTSTOWN $308,000 A 3 BR Bi-level home in historical Hightstown. This home has a LR, DR, FR, updtd BA & kit. w/ stainlesssteel appliances & 2-car garage. (Web ID 6894790) 609-448-1400
Freddie Gomberg
Ingela Kostenbader
LAWRENCEVILLE $660,000 This 4 BR & 2.5 BA Tudor has open floor plan, upgraded EIK, master w/ WIC, lg master BA, fin. basement, back yard w/ 2 level deck & 2-car gar. (Web ID 6986689) 609-799-3500
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Carol Faaland Kronmaier
Norma Cohen
MANVILLE $345,000 511 East Frech Ave. Orig. owner 5 BR, 2.5 BA Col. in Weston on w/ HW flrs, spacious closets, central vacuum & newer windows. Dir: 511 East Frech Ave. (Web ID 3380890) 908-874-8100
Mary “Lynn” Robertson
Norma Cohen
MONTGOMERY TWP. $775,000 No Brainer! You don’t need to be a genius to know you should check it out when a 4 BR, study, fin. bsmnt in Grayson Estates w/ city water/sewer is available. (Web ID 3389392) 908-874-8100
MONTGOMERY TWP. $799,900 12 Red Maple Ln. Don`t dream about owning the perfect home. Come see this cstm Colonial w/ 4 BRs, 3.5 BAs, 3-car gar. & finished bsmnt. Dir: 12 Red Maple Ln. (Web ID 3407948) 908-874-8100
OPEN SUNDAY 1- 5 PM
Norma Cohen
Linda Twining
MONTGOMERY TWP. $826,000 43 Brandywine Rd. A 5 BR, 4.5 BA w/ deck, grnite, wndw walls, cthdrl/try ceil, gs-FP, WD flrs, MBR w/ stdy, 3 WICs, MBA & Jacuzzi. Dir: 43 Brandywine Rd. (Web ID 3378888) 908-874-8100
Denise Varga
PENNINGTON $585,000 A 3 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial on tree-lined street w/ EIK, LR w/ WB FP & lg windows looking over front yard, plus lndscpd back yard w/ stone patio. (Web ID 6987387)
PENNINGTON $768,500 In the heart of the “Best NJ Town to Live” across from Sked St Park. This 4,000 sq ft, 6 BR, 3 1/2 BA home was built by William P. Howe in 1918. (Web ID 7024052)
609-921-1900
609-448-1400
Christina Wang
Eric Branton
PRINCETON $633,000 Updated single-family home offers desirable walk-totown & gown lifestyle! Includes newer heating, central A/C, BAs, windows, appliances and more. (Web ID 7028003) 609-921-1900
PRINCETON $818,000 This multi-level townhouse has LR w/W/B FP, kit. w/ eatin area & sliders to balcony. Master BR has en-suite BA & sliders, plus 2 BRs & full BA in hall. (Web ID 7019410) 609-921-1900
PRINCETON $895,900 A 5 BR & 2.5 BA on corner lot has master w/ 2 WICs, marble BA w/ high-end finishes, updtd EIK, full bsmnt, screened porch & FP. Near major routes. (Web ID 6806776) 609-799-3500
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Shehla Rupani PRINCETON JCT. $1,072,000 A 5 BR, 4 full- & 2-half BA Col. has kit. w/ granite, cherry cabs. & SS applcs., master w/ 2 WICs, sitting rm & Jaccuzi, plus 3-car gar. & fin. bsmnt. (Web ID 6856164) 609-799-3500
Linda Twining
Geraldine Giles
Veronica Vilardo
RARITAN TWP. $419,000 19 Samuel Dr. A wonderfully updtd, spacious 4 BR home on a corner lot in Raritan Gardens w/ newer kit., HW floors, generous sized BRs. Dir: 19 Samuel Dr. (Web ID 3414637) 908-874-8100
SOUTH ORANGE $485,000 This 3 BR & 2 full BA Col. has HW floors, W/B FP, heated sunroom, bonus room on 2nd flr, full bsmnt, det. 2-car gar. & back yard w/ deck. (Web ID 6998946)
Yoomi Moon
TITUSVILLE $620,000 A historical farmhouse on a 4.5-acre lot. Beautifully maintained & surrounded by gardens, pool & a guesthouse w/ BR, full BA, loft & gas FP. (Web ID 6975733) 609-921-1900
609-799-3500
Joseph Plotnick
WEST WINDSOR $509,000 4 BR & 3 full BA Cape, updated Kit w/ granite & SS Applic, fireplace, hardwood floors, full basement, 2 car garage, WWP schools (Web ID 6954009)
WEST WINDSOR $869,000 A new cstm built 4 BR, 3 ½ BA home on ½-acre wooded lot. Transitional style home w/ a 2-story LR & separate Master BR suite. (Web ID 7041018)
609-799-3500
609-921-1900
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