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Rental Assistance and University Reopening Among Topics of Council A series of reports on various topics were the focus of Princeton Council’s virtual meeting Monday night, December 14. The governing body heard presentations on a collaborative program from Housing Initiatives of Princeton (HIP) to provide rental assistance to those faced with eviction as a result of the pandemic, reopening plans for Princeton University in the coming semester, and a new racial equity impact assessment toolkit developed by the Civil Rights Commission. Council also passed several resolutions, including one approving a new voluntary contribution agreement with Princeton University effective for the next two years. HIP has a history of providing rental assistance. A round of funding that came largely from Princeton University and community donations ran out in August, and the organization began exploring a second round. With the help of a community development block grant, a sevenmember committee — including bilingual, Spanish-speaking representatives — has come up with a plan for funding for three consecutive months. “There is an eviction moratorium, but that eventually will be lifted,” said Carol Golden, HIP chair. “The goal is for people to not be in such a deep hole at that time that they can never catch up.” Retired Judge Philip Carchman, who worked on the committee with some retired attorneys, said they developed a mediation program to try to help spread the money as widely as possible, keeping the tenants safe and making sure landlords are not without funds. “The idea was to try to develop a mediation program as a methodology for landlords and tenants to resolve the issue of outstanding rent,” he said, adding, “The objective was to reach an accord for a three-month period, allowing the landlord to be satisfied and the tenants to remain.” In the program which Carchman described as “safe and straightforward,” each mediation will involve a landlord and his or her representative; a tenant with counsel; an interpreter if necessary; a technical person to run the virtual meeting; and a mediator. A test session — in which Carchman served as mediator with a landlord, tenant, and volunteer interpreter — resulted in a successful Continued on Page 8

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Vaccines Arrive; New Cases Continue to Rise The first COVID-19 vaccine doses in New Jersey were administered yesterday morning, Tuesday, December 15, to frontline health care workers at University Hospital in Newark. Other hospitals and health care facilities across the state began vaccinating frontline health care workers throughout the day. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that the first batch of 76,000 Pfizer vaccines will go to health care workers and to residents and workers at longterm care facilities. An additional 86,000 vaccines from Pfizer are scheduled for delivery to New Jersey next week, and the Moderna vaccine is expected to arrive around December 22. The Pfizer vaccine received approval from federal health authorities last Friday, December 11. In the second of four phases of vaccine distribution, after health care workers and long-term care facilities workers and residents, doses will go to other essential workers and first responders, followed by people over 65 and people with underlying health conditions. The last phase will be the general population. “If all goes as expected,” said Princeton Press and Media Communications Director Fred Williams, “the timeline should take us into late spring, early summer.” Distribution plans for Princeton and the

surrounding area are being coordinated with the county and other municipal officials, he added, and more details will be available when these plans are finalized. In the midst of the second wave of the pandemic, infection rates in Princeton and throughout the state continued to rise. The Princeton Health Department on Monday, December 14, reported a record 59 new cases in the previous 14 days, its highest two-week total, surpassing the previous high of 55 cases registered last

month. There were 29 new cases in the previous seven days, fewer than the highest seven-day total of 35 cases reported between November 18 and 24. “The Princeton community has seen this second wave really take off in late October through the present day,” Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser wrote in an email. “We all keep hearing about a ‘Thanksgiving surge,’ but in reality these cases have been on their way up at an Continued on Page 10

Princeton’s Cycling Status Rises, Most Bike-Friendly Town in the State

Princeton has been awarded a silverlevel Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). Princeton is one of only six BFCs in New Jersey and the only one in the state to attain the silver level. Princeton Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) Chair Lisa Serieyssol and Princeton Council President David Cohen pointed out several of the accomplishments that are helping to make Princeton, the most bike-friendly town in the state, a safer and better place for people to bike. “We are grateful that our recent bikefriendly initiatives such as installation

of 10 miles of bike boulevards in town; passage of a bicycle parking ordinance for private development; installation of upgraded ‘Safe Routes to School’ traffic signals; promoting and enhancing bicycle safety education in our schools; and purchasing and installing much-needed seasonal public bike parking corrals in the center of town have been recognized by the League of American Cyclists,” said Serieyssol. In announcing the award, Bill Nesper, executive director of the LAB, noted that the award is the culmination of many Continued on Page 7

HANUKKAH CELEBRATION: The Annual Menorah Lighting, hosted by The Jewish Center, was held Sunday afternoon at the Nassau Inn Patio on Palmer Square . Participants share how the pandemic has changed the way they celebrate Hanukkah in this week’s Town Talk on page 6 . (Photo by Charles R. Plohn)

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A CHAMPION OF NEW MUSIC: Marvin Rosen, a fixture on the Princeton University radio station WPRB for decades, has big plans for his 15th annual music marathon on December 27. Due to COVID, this year’s show is being broadcast from his Princeton home instead of the studio.

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single style goes. There is so much diversity. So, there is no excuse for anybody to say ‘I don’t like new music.’ Because the styles are endless. There is something for everybody. Whether its avant-garde or something a little more traditional, or influenced by rock, or jazz, or ethnic, its endless.” As an independent radio station, WPRB gives a lot of freedom to the hosts of its shows. “I have the opportunity to do what I want to do,” Rosen said. “I am not watched. I have free choice, and a show like this could happen on very few stations except this one. We are encouraged to be different and original. That’s why the station is such an absolute wonder right now. People are looking for new things. I even did a show on music in the time of the pandemic, to show that composers are getting out there. I played 30 different compositions of works done during this crisis. One of them actually passed from COVID.” Rosen said his students at Westminster Conservatory share his enthusiasm. “Most of them love contemporary music, more than classical,” he said. “Young people find a relevance, because it is being written in their time, and they have a connection with it. It is so important, as we move forward musically, that people have the opportunity to listen to it. We have to keep the concert halls and the interest in music going.” To listen to the marathon, tune to WPRB 103 FM or visit wprb.com. —Anne Levin

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“Has the pandemic changed the way you celebrate Hanukkah?” (Photos by Charles R. Plohn)

“Two of our sons are in Israel right now doing a gap year because they’re handling the pandemic much better over there. So, normally we would be celebrating together, but this year we are getting together over Zoom.” —Alexandra Bar-Cohen, Princeton

Samantha: “Yes, usually my aunt is able to come over, but she is not well so she can’t come over this year.” Debbie: “It’s hard for the rest of the family as well to not be able to get together this year because of everything. We did the lighting with everybody on Zoom.” —Debbie and Samantha Love, South Brunswick

Habitat for Humanity Donates N95 Masks in Three Counties

As COVID-19 cases persist and continue to rise in the region, uncertainty of this wave’s duration and depleting resources have kept the need for personal protective equipment high. When Habitat for Humanity of Burlington and Mercer Counties (Habitat BMC) recently received a donation of N95 masks, it was instinctual to reach out to local leaders and quickly coordinate the distribution of them. Ten boxes of masks went to each of three counties through the Burlington County Health Department and Office of Emergency Management, Atlantic County Emergency Services, and Mercer County Office of Emergency Management. Lori Leonard, CEO of Habitat BMC, said, “We are so grateful to be able to support our community with this small but essential donation.” Since March, even when its ReStores were closed to the public and construction on affordable housing was put on hold, Habitat BMC has been donating to local food pantries, hospitals, and other organizations to help essential personnel as they continue to face COVID-19 and provide services to NJ’s most vulnerable residents. This most recent came as a new influx of cases can be seen, especially now in the southern and rural areas of the state. No matter the circumstances, Habitat BMC continues to bring homes, hope, and healing to families in need. With extensive safety protocols in place, the organization is running at full force with three ReStores, 12 new home builds, and 27 home repairs throughout south and central New Jersey. For more information, visit hfhbmc.org.

Eden: “We don’t get to be with any friends. But we got to see two friends here tonight.” Aviva: “I love Hanukkah no matter what, but I miss being with friends.” —Eden and Aviva Berring, Princeton

Ed: “It’s made us reach out more. We at The Jewish Center, since the beginning of the holiday, have delivered latkes to the home of essentially every senior generation congregate. We were unable to have our annual Hanukkah at the Center, so we’ve had what’s called a mitzvah group, and men and women delivered to over 100 of our senior congregates to celebrate Hanukkah.” Heidi: “And from a family perspective, we’re usually all together and, like everybody else for the holidays, we’re doing the best we can and most of it is through Zoom. It’s different, but at least we can be together somehow.” —Ed Simon and Heidi Joseph, Princeton

Jeff: “Everything is different this year. As we were lighting the candle, it occurred to me that a lot of the themes of Hanukkah like resilience, and faith in the future being better and adapting, are even more important to be mindful of this year. Hanukkah means rededication, and that’s what we need to do in this pandemic.” Joel: “It’s mostly that we can’t be together. Usually, we have a dinner at The Jewish Center on the first night of Hanukkah. Obviously, we were unable to have that celebration this year. We light a candle every night at 6:15 on Zoom, and we try to do as much as we can to give people an opportunity to be together and see each other.” —Cantor Jeff Warschauer with Joel Berger, executive director of The Jewish Center, Princeton

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years of work by Princeton residents and a particularly valuable accomplishment at this time. “During one of the toughest years in recent memory, we have seen so many Americans turn to biking during the pandemic for fun and for necessary transportation options,” he said in a press release. ”It’s so important that communities like Princeton have laid the groundwork over several years to make biking a safe accessible option for people when we all need as much health and happiness as possible.” He continued, “This award round Princeton joins 51 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Communities in the movement toward healthier, more sustainable and connected places. As we turn the page on 2020 and look ahead to 2021, we’re proud that Princeton and communities like it are embracing bicycling as a solution to our collective recovery.” Before moving up to the silver level with the December 16 announcement, since 2016 Princeton was ranked at the bronze level, along with Hoboken, Lambertville, New Brunswick, Ocean City, and West Windsor, New Jersey’s only designated bike-friendly communities. There are 485 LAB-recognized BFCs in the country, with New Jersey ranked as the 12th most bike-friendly state. LAB has also cited Princeton University as the one bikefriendly college or university in the state. The Whole Earth Center on Nassau Street is one of four businesses in the state designated as bike friendly. Citing the Bike Mobility Plan and its adoption into the Princeton Master Plan three years ago as a major boost for biking, Cohen noted, “Being bike friendly is all about getting people on their bicycles.” In a survey several years ago, 60 percent of Princeton respondents said they wanted to do more biking but did not always feel safe on the roads, Cohen said, pointing out that the Bike Mobility Plan is targeted towards changing that situation. “The more people on their bicycles and the more dedicated facilities for bikes, the better it is for motorists,” he added. “Every bike on the road is a car that’s not on the road.” Serieyssol, who will be speaking at the Princeton Public Schools PTO meeting on December 17, emphasized

the broad reception from the schools over the past four years, with education in bike and pedestrian safety extended to parents and many requests for information on how to move safely from home to schools and to downtown Princeton. “More and more people are realizing that it is possible to move safely within Princeton, and they just have to know how to do it,” she added. In looking ahead to the future for bicycles in Princeton, Cohen and Serieyssol mentioned the goal to increase outreach in educating the community, both cyclists and drivers, about how to share the road safely, as well as the need for increased bike parking and other facilities. Cohen noted that a study is nearing completion on the Robeson Place-Wiggins-Hamilton corridor, where significant bicycling improvements are anticipated. A future study of Harrison Street is on the horizon. The wide roadway, particularly in the area around the Princeton Shopping Center, provides lots of opportunities to improve conditions for both pedestrians and bicyclists, he said. “Much remains to be done, and we hope the future will allow us to reach ever higher levels of bicyclist comfort and confidence in moving around Princeton,” said Serieyssol. —Donald Gilpin

Chin-ups Raise Funds For Princeton YMCA

Three months after local Johnson & Johnson senior executive Bart Talloen made history by accomplishing an unofficial world record while raising money for the Princeton Family YMCA, he delivered a check to the organization representing $40,000 in total donations. Talleon completed 104 chin-ups in 3 minutes — beating the official world record of 100. The attempt was privately recorded at home on August 27 by family without official witnesses present. The achievement is a few years in the making. On Talloen’s 55th birthday in 2018, he completed 489 push-ups in 10 minutes — an unofficial world record. The next year, he attempted a Guinness World Record for most decline push-ups in one minute and came just short of that official record. “An actual GWR still eludes me, but I will not give up,” Talloen said. “My life motto is ‘Believe in the impossible. You can achieve your dreams, if you want it badly enough.’” Talloen was born and raised

in Belgium and has spent most of his professional career at Johnson & Johnson. He is focused on making a fundamental difference and leaving behind a legacy. Over the course of his three world record efforts, he has raised nearly $80,000 for the Princeton Family YMCA. “I prefer supporting YMCA because they are local in Princeton, they have a unique purpose and their work and mission is centered around kids,” he said. Talleon’s fundraising efforts will have a direct effect on the Princeton Family YMCA’s work in the community. The YMCA had to close its doors in mid-March as the COVID-19 crisis began, and the organization has since pivoted to focus on how it can be of the most help to its neighbors in need. To date, the Princeton Family YMCA has provided more than 60,000 pounds of food, including fresh produce, dairy, and meat products, to households in need in the Princeton area. The organization also reopened its day camp last summer and provides distance learning support for parents and caregivers who cannot work from home. To donate, visit princeton ymca.org/donate.

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resolution, he said. Carchman has communicated with the Mercer County Bar Association on the project, and they have agreed to send letters to members who might volunteer as mediators or counsel. “We see this as a program that can work, and we are hoping we will have the volunteers necessary to make it work,” he said. The program is meant to be held for people before any tenancy actions are filed in court. “The pre-filing aspect is important,” said Golden. “Because if they have even a pre-filing on their record, it’s like an albatross around their neck.” Following the presentation, Council voted to approve a resolution authorizing the agreement with HIP in connection with the community development block grant, which is a program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In a report detailing Princeton University’s plans to welcome back undergraduates for the spring semester, Treby Williams, executive vice president of the University, said that the school closely monitored other colleges and universities that have brought students back, opened a testing lab on campus, and initiated several strict protocols before making the decision. The University normally has 5,300 undergraduates. This year, there are 4,600 enrolled. About 3,400 have indicated they want to return to campus. There will be one student per sleeping space, and some dormitories have been reserved for isolation

if needed. Students will start to arrive on January 15, in a phased method to complete quarantines. All students will be tested on arrival, and then, following CDC (Centers for Disease Control) guidelines, will either isolate or quarantine, Williams said. “They will have to sign a social contract in which they agree to testing and restrictions to travel, gatherings, and no guests in dorms. We are making it really clear to students that coming back to campus is only if they can follow these responsibilities. If they are not able to abide by these restrictions, they should stay home and take courses remotely, which they can.” There will be a spring break of only three days, with travel restrictions in place. The expectation is that students will not leave the campus during that time. There are two websites with extensive information about the plan: covid. princeton.edu and spring21. princeton.edu. Members of Princeton’s Civil Rights Commission have been working for several months on a racial equity toolkit with members of the organization Not in Our Town. The work is a followup to Council’s resolution last June declaring racism a public health crisis. The Commission looked at models from other cities in developing the toolkit, and has tested it by applying it to existing Princeton policies, ordinances, and a job application. It works, but can continue to evolve and change. The group recommends that the toolkit be adopted in the development “of all new and revised policies,

programs, HR processes, and budget line items such as projects or programs prior to those items making it into the budget,” reads their report. “We also recommend that the toolkit be used to examine existing programs, policies, and processes that are currently in use through a racial equity lens.” It is essential to consult with the impacted community to solicit impact, “particularly historically marginalized communities, in the development of programs and policies,” the report continues. Once the toolkit is approved by Council, it should be piloted with a municipal department or commission, the report concludes. The new voluntary contribution agreement with Princeton University, approved at the meeting, is effective through December 3, 2022. A two-year extension built largely off of the existing agreement that has been in place for the past seven years, it provides for cash contributions of $3,619,200 for calendar year 2021, and $3,764,000 for calendar year 2022. These amounts reflect a 4 percent annual increase each year. Also, the University will contribute $250,000 toward the construction of a new storage facility for the Department of Public Works equipment storage, and contributions to support the municipality’s fire protection efforts, including a paidstaff program, of $550,000 for calendar year 2020, and $150,000 per year for calendar years 2021 and 2022. —Anne Levin

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engineering depar tment, and Daniel Notterman, a pediatrician in the department of molecular biology, have coordinated the research efforts in response to calls for assistance from doctors and hospitals. “I was looking for a way to help,” said Cohen, who conducts a seminar in which he connects engineering students and health care professionals interested in improving medical technology. Design for the face shields was not difficult for Cohen and his team, but the challenge was to find materials, particularly plastics. T hey set up a system where first the purchasing departments at PMC and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital provided the materials, then team captains collected the parts and delivered them to volunteer assemblers (including a core group from Princeton Neuros cience I ns t it ute ) , then volunteers assembled the shields before the captains picked up the finished devices and returned them for delivery. The entire process, according to the University Office of Communication, was reviewed by the Office of the Provost’s committee on volunteer COVID-related activities, as everyone worked safely, quickly, and without need for close contact. The PA PR project was much more complex, according to a University press release. PAPRS, resembling full-face scuba masks, are

safer and better to use than standard face shields, but in order to work, the PAPR chin cover has to be protective, flexible, and elastically sealed from the neck up to the ears. PAPRs are used mainly in surgery and highrisk procedures. Kari Mastro, the director of practice, innovation, and research at PMC, had worked years before as an intensive care nurse with Notterman, and served as a key contact for the Princeton University team. Mastro noted that it was difficult to obtain enough PAPR covers, because they a r e r e l at i ve l y c o m p l e x, meant for single-use only, and in high demand during the pandemic. Cohen’s team took about a week to replicate the design, with reusable and available parts. “We buy silicone for the lab, and it turns out the silicone is shipped between protective sheets that are the same kind of plastic used in the visors,” Cohen said. “As this material by itself was in extremely short supply across the world at this point, we used the packaging plastic for the visors and returned the silicone into the bonded face-andneck gaskets.” In April the team sent the PAPR prototype to Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, and the response was to send as many as possible immediately. The hospital had seen a sudden increase in the number of patients with COV ID -19, and its supply of PAPR covers was down to three. Cohen and his graduate student Matt Heinrich cre-

ated the components of the PAPR covers that they shipped to teams of volunteer assemblers, and eventually they sent the design to their suppliers, who pre-cut the pieces ad returned them for assembly in the Princeton labs. More than 1,500 have now been assembled. Poi nt i ng out t hat t h e Princeton PAPR cover design is more durable than the standard cover, Mastro said that Princeton Medical Center is grateful to be receiving further support from Cohen’s team with the current request for 1,000 more PAPR covers. “We cannot thank the Princeton University engineering team enough for sharing their expertise to support our resilient, dedicated staff and physicians,” she said. “Knowing that

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from Thanksgiving holiday infections would continue to appear and another spike could be anticipated in midJanuary in the wake of multiple holiday celebrations. “The Princeton community has benefited from a generally high compliance to COVID-19 safety standards,” Williams wrote in an email. “This compliance is reflected in Princeton’s infections remaining at or near the lowest in Mercer County, even though infections have risen statewide.” Long-term care centers have been more effective in combating the virus in this second wave, Grosser noted, and he attributed that relative success to protective measures put in place last spring. “Long-term care centers in Princeton have reported five new cases during this surge,” he said, “but, due to increased infection control measures, those cases have been quickly identified and isolated before further spread.”

Princeton Public Schools (PPS) announced on December 11 that it would be going back to all-remote learning, with this Friday, December 18, the last day of hybrid learning until Tuesday, January 12, 2021. “Our coronavirus numbers remain low and we want to keep them that way,” Interim Superintendent Barry Galasso wrote to PPS staff and parents. “Having extra days to isolate and/or quarantine as necessary gives us a better chance of moving through January with healthy students and staff.” Galasso went on to express hope of getting students back into the classrooms on a regular basis early in 2021. “Our remote program gets stronger every day,” he wrote, “but for the vast majority of our students, learning happens best in person and in a classroom.” Praising the PPS teachers for their hard work and courage t hroughout t he pandemic, Galasso reflected

on the role of education. “There has been much talk of divisiveness in this country,” he said. “I believe that education is one of the best tools we have to protect our country, our society, and our future. I want to thank the educators and all of our community members who have been staunch supporters of our schools and students. Education truly is a light in the darkness.” As the state begins to implement its vaccination program, the Princeton Senior Resource Center will be hosting a 1 p.m. virtual town hall today, December 16, with Princeton Board of Health Chair Dr. George DiFerdinando leading a discussion on vaccines and vaccination and the COVID-19 vaccination plan in New Jersey. —Donald Gilpin

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members Tim Quinn and David Cohen questioned whether that number was sufficient. Cohen said that since the site is not in a busy area where there is a lot of public transit, he wondered if 63 spaces would be enough. Since May owns some other properties that are adjacent to the building, it was suggested by Bill Wolfe, who heads the Site Plan Review Advisory Board (SPRAB), that the Board could use a mechanism called land banking, which it has in the past, in case more parking spaces are needed as time goes on. Capital Health is renting its space, meaning it could be leased by other tenants, with other parking needs, in the future. It was suggested that the parking garage across Witherspoon Street, which used to serve the former Princeton Hospital, could be used should more parking be required. Cohen suggested waiting to see how much parking is needed before doing a traffic study. Planning Board member Louise Wilson agreed, proposing that a study be done once the building is 85 to 90 percent occupied. May was praised by Planning Board member Mia Sacks for keeping the number of parking spaces down. “It is so remarkably refreshing to have a variance request that is for less parking as opposed to more parking,” she said, adding that the town is looking to find more ways to develop

in a “smart growth pattern.” Sacks referenced the Franklin lot redevelopment, which is near the former Packet site. “The way in which the planners and community members have talked about it is very much consistent with the way you’re thinking about this site,” she said. She also commended May for installing the clinic in the building. “All around to me, this is a win-win-win in terms of addressing community needs and planning a future in Princeton which is not dominated by impervious surfaces with many parked cars,” she said. St uar t L ieber man and Beverly Leach were among t he residents who com mended May for the project. Leach, who lives directly across the street from the building, called her “a wonderful neighbor, and she’s a commercial owner, not a residential one at that. She has taken her time thinking through what she wanted to see, and it was the thought of what t he com mu n it y would want, not just her own commercial interest.” Approval of the plans and variances were with the understanding that May have a traffic study done once the building is at 85 percent occupancy. Should the study show that there is not enough parking, she will have to come up with alternatives, such as the parking garage across the street, to make sure there is sufficient parking. —Anne Levin

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MINI FILET OF TENDERLOIN AND CROISSANT Roasted Beef Filet on Mini Croissants with Horseradish Sauce - Small (12) $47 / Medium (25) $97 COLD CRUDITÉ Assorted vegetables served with our signature spinach feta dip - Small $35 / Medium $45 HOLIDAY CHEESE BOARD An elegant Fruit & Cheese display with Brie surrounded by Imported Cheeses garnished with seasonal Fresh & Dried Fruits - Small $75 / Medium $95 SHRIMP COCKTAIL Perfectly steamed Jumbo Shrimp with traditional Cocktail sauce - Petit (1.5 lbs.) $40 / Small (3 lbs.) $75 / Medium (5 lbs.) $120 FRESH FRUIT Seasonal sliced fruit arranged with Grapes and Berries - Small $35 / Medium $55 MINI SANDWICHES Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Ham and Honey Mustard, Turkey with Cranberry and Dijon & Tomato with Mozzarella Minimum 12 Sandwiches $2.70 each ANTIPASTO soppressata, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, aged parmesan, roasted red pepper, artichokes & olives Small $49 / Medium $89 BAKED BRIE EN CROUTE Beautifully decorated French brie in pastry served with imported raspberry preserve Serves 5-8 people $35 SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP (4-8ppl) $25 HOT CRAB DIP (4-8ppl) $40 The following have a minimum order of two dozen: Scallops wrapped in Bacon $28 dz Mini Maryland Crabcakes with Cocktail Sauce $24 dz Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon $28 dz Pigs in a Blanket $12 dz Devils on Horseback $20 dz - Dates stuffed with goat cheese wrapped in bacon Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Tzaziki Sauce $39 dz Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls w/Apricot Sauce $12 dz Spinach Phyllo Triangles $21 dz Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls $21 dz Olives Stuffed Mushrooms $12 dz herb bread and mushroom stuffing

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small (2-4ppl) $18 • medium (6-10ppl) $30 • large (10-15ppl) $55 CAESAR SALAD romaine with homemade croutons, grated parmesan, and our signature caesar dressing WINTER MIX GREEN SALAD with caramelized walnuts, cranberries & goat cheese

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New England Clam Chowder $15 /quart Mushroom Barley $12/quart Curried Butternut Squash $12/quart

MORNING FAVORITES HOMEMADE QUICHE Perfect for Christmas morning – serves 6-8 [10” round] $25 Bacon & Cheddar, Ham & Brie, Broccoli & Cheddar VEGETABLE FRITTATA Roasted vegetables and cheese baked in a fluffy soufflé mixture (9x13, 6-10 ppl) $45 SMOKED SALMON PLATTER smoked salmon, cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, leaf lettuce, capers & assorted bagels - small (4-6 ppl) $70 • medium (8-12 ppl) $130 BREAKFAST TRAY Assorted fresh baked muffins, danish and sliced coffee cakes - small (5-8 ppl) $30 • medium (10-15 ppl) $45 BAGEL TRAY assorted bagels sliced on a tray with cream cheese, butter, & jelly (min 6ppl) $2.95 pp

Order by Saturday, December 19th for pick up on December 24th Closed Christmas Day • Open Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

if it decides to consider a Town Awarded Grant for Landscaper-Focused Project policy to restrict or ban gas-

Sustainable Princeton and the Municipality of Princeton have announced that Princeton has been awarded a combined grant totaling $55,000, funded by the Partners for Places grant f u nded by T he Fu nders Network, Eve Coulson, and an anonymous donor. This grant will support project par tners’ work w ith the landscaping community to adopt practices that protect the health of both the landscapers and the environment. Princeton is one of nine cities to receive the Partners for Places grant, which focuses largely on empowering and engaging lowincome neighborhoods, embedding racial equity into local decision-making, and building partnerships between government, sustainability groups, place-based foundations, and community-led frontline groups. Sustainable Princeton, the grant recipient, will coordinate a project team that includes members from Unidad Latina en Acción NJ, Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Rutgers School of Public Health, Quiet Princeton, and the municipality’s Human Services Department and Commission, Board of Health, Civil Rights Commission, and Environmental Commission. “This grant provides an e xc it i ng opp or t u n it y to make progress on several of Princeton’s Climate Action Plan strategies,” said Christine Symington, program director of Sustainable Princeton, “namely protecting the health and safety of outdoor workers from the effects of climate change, expanding low-mow or no-mow maintenance areas in town, and reducing emissions from lawn maintenance equipment.” “The recent movement to address racial inequality and the marginalization of the underrepresented has made it clear we need to do more to include those voices in policies and programs,” said Councilwoman Eve Neidergang. “This grant will allow us to engage directly with the landscaping community to ensure that they are involved in designing solutions that will benefit them as well as our environment.” “We are excited to partner with Sustainable Princeton and the Municipality,” said Ana Paola Pazmiño, project coordinator from Unidad Latina en Accion NJ. “Landscaping workers are valued members of the Princeton community. We are eager to work on this project which will create a safe space to focus on workers’ issues of health and safety.” Within the next few months, the project partners will continue to gather feedback from the landscaping community about their businesses. Mini-grant support from a local donor has allowed Sustainable Princeton to survey local landscaping companies in preparation for this project. A series of workshops to help landscapers transition to more sustainable practices and educate owners and workers about health and safety practices will occur in the spring. An economic and health impact analysis will be produced to aid the Council

powered lawn maintenance equipment. Finally, an education campaign targeted to residents will take place in the summer to help create the demand for more sustainable landscaping practices from local companies. For more information, visit sustainableprinceton.org.

RWJBarnabas Facilities Recognized With Awards

RWJBarnabas Health has announced that several of its facilities have been recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association for cardiac and stroke care, earning a spot on the 2020 Get With The Guidelines awards list in the stroke, heart failure, and resuscitation categories. The awards recognize each hospitals’ commitment to ensuring stroke and heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Rober t Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset in Somerville, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick were honored with the Stroke Gold Plus award with Honor Roll mention. Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch was recognized with the Heart Failure Gold Plus award and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark was recognized with the Resuscitation Gold Audit award. The RWJBarnabas Health facilities earned the Get with The Guidelines awards by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure and stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke and heart treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for patients. As part of the criteria, before discharge, patients were required to receive education on managing their overall health, get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions. “The recognition from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is a testament and dedication to the interdisciplinary teamwork throughout RWJBarnabas Health,” said James Andrews, MHL, senior vice president, Cardiac and Neurological Services, RWJBarnabas Health. “The framework developed to achieve these awards allow us to track and measure quality, exceed evidencedbased clinical guidelines, and provide superior patient outcomes. Receiving this recognition reflects positively on the clinicians and staff that made it happen as well as the overall mission of RWJBarnabas Health to deliver quality and compassionate care for each patient we serve. The teams in Somerset, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Monmouth, Newark, and across our medical group allow the health system as a whole to truly stand behind that mission.” For more information, visit rwjbh.org/heart.

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Gas-powered leaf blowers, like plastic pollution, are a public health issue. Landscape workers are forced to use machinery that causes irreparable harms: hearing loss, Letters do not necessarily reflect the views of Town Topics respiratory and cardiovascular disease, hypertension, Email letters to: editor@towntopics.com or mail to: Town Topics, PO Box 125, Kingston, NJ 08528 asthma, cancer, and dementia. We, the privileged in Princeton, must be the voice for the voiceless in Princeton, the poor, the undernourished, those with bad water, and low-paid workers, many of whom don’t speak English. Environmental activism is about equity and justice. Let’s live by our values. To the Editor: BAINY SURI, ESQ. 2020 has been a hard year for everyone. I lost my dear Executive Director, New Jersey Environmental Lobby friend — Dr. Stephanie Chorney, a local artist, grassroots Chestnut Street activist, member of the New Jersey Environmental Lobby, and former co-chair of the Princeton Environmental Commission (PEC). When I am struggling, my mom reminds me that “God will send a Messenger.” Stephanie was that messenger for eight years. We were the same age, both mothers to young boys, and we shared December birth- To the Editor: Before the slogan “It takes a village...” became popular, days. Our dedication to social and environmental justice, however, is what created our deep and unshakeable bond. my mother lived those words. After working the night shift My passion to make Princeton and New Jersey greener, at Nabisco, she would drive around, picking up children cleaner, and more equitable is now joined with the desire and making sure that they made it to school. She would to make sure that Dr. Stephanie Chorney’s “memory is a appear on behalf of students whose parents couldn’t or wouldn’t attend parent teacher conferences, and was a blessing.” I am losing my patience with our local elected officials, fierce advocate for kids all over town. I am guided and inspired by my mother’s commitment to who have the power, privilege, and responsibility to act, ensuring that ALL children have support and an equitable and refuse to do so. I do not believe Princeton elected officials are “climate chance to succeed in school. Princeton voters’ support of deniers,” but their inaction over decades on public health my re-election to the Princeton Board of Education will alissues and their refusal to consider proven solutions make low me to continue critical work of making sure that of our children are equipped to pursue lives of joy and purpose. them complicit in what they claim to be fighting. Make no mistake — COVID-19 has made a difficult job Princeton leadership undermined the good work of Dr. Stephanie Chorney, Daniel Harris, and myself. We started even more challenging. We are asking so much more of the movement to pass plastic pollution in Princeton in our children, our teachers, and our staff. But I am confi2011. Trenton, Pennington, and Hopewell passed ordinanc- dent that, along with my Board colleagues and our interim es. Princeton residents passed the 2014 Mercer County Superintendent, that we will succeed in overcoming these obstacles. referendum overwhelmingly yet, no ordinance. Thank you for the opportunity to serve our community, A few weeks ago Governor Murphy signed S864, the Plastic Pollution Act, the strictest in our nation. I started for the betterment of everyone. I am grateful for your testifying for state action in 2013. My bill, “Regenerate support. Happy Holidays. Princeton – ByoBag,” the first and arguably the best, adMICHELE TUCK-PONDER vocated for a charge of 10 cents on paper bags. Laurel Circle Another issue that has recently gathered incredible energy is the problem of gas-powered leaf blowers. Grace Sinden, former PEC chair, began the fight for an ordinance over two decades ago! Eunice Wong, a 14-year Princeton resident, started a petition last week, calling for a leaf blower ordinance in 2021. I have written a draft ordinance. To the Editor: On December 16 and January 9, the Princeton EnvironYou can sign the petition at change.org/Leaf_Blower_Ormental Commission and Princeton Council will meet to dinance_2021. prioritize their goals for the coming year. In the interests Together we, along with Quiet Princeton and, at the time of public health, an ordinance banning or severely restrictof writing, over 320 Princeton residents, as well as 1,673 ing the use of two-stroke leaf blowers in our community supporters from around the globe, want an ordinance in should be among next year’s town goals. 2021 to address the inequity towards landscape workers, The shortcomings of these instruments of torture are noise, and air pollution. widely reported and have appeared in our local news The petition will be presented at the virtual Council sources as well as national magazines (see, for example, meeting, Monday, Dec 21st. Please attend if you can. Then Atlantic, April 2019). send your email to LBOrdinance2021@gmail.com or to me It is not simply a matter of their being annoying, noisy to receive updates, and, most importantly, so Eunice can and smelly — they are extremely so and do serious damage reach out with future petitions on the issue. to our health and well-being. We all know that cars and

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trucks emit damaging pollutants, but the two-stroke engine is far worse than any other. A recent study found that up to a third of its fuel, including highly carcinogenic benzine, is unburned in the firing process and is let loose into our air and into our lungs. On average these emissions are an incredible 124 times higher than a car. Note that cars and trucks use much cleaner four-stroke engines. Similarly, they are damaging to our hearing and to any sense of tranquility. As a person who researches and writes, I can say that when the leaf blowers are nearby, I cannot read, write, or think until they have gone away. An acoustic study showed that a two-stroke blower rated at 75db can affect the hearing of up to 15 times more households as a battery-powered blower of the same rating. Note that many landscapers use larger and noisier equipment more suitable for clearing the lawns of corporate headquarters rather than the quarter-acre lots common in our town. If this is not bad enough, we should consider the health of our yard workers who must work with these nasty machines only a foot or so from their heads. Some of us have talked to our landscapers directly to negotiate quieter alternatives. In my own case, I have outright banned leaf-blowing on my property, but those around me are not obliged to follow suit. For this reason, a town-wide mandate of some sort is necessary. It is arguable that hand raking has a lot to recommend it, but the more acceptable solution to the health problems caused by two-stroke leaf blowers is to require the replacement of these ghastly contraptions with their batterypowered equivalents. ROBERT HEBDITCH Hickory Court

Frequent Princeton Visitor Favors Making Witherspoon a Pedestrian-Friendly Street

To the Editor, I am a frequent visitor to Princeton. I think making Witherspoon Street into a pedestrian-friendly street is a good option. Many of my family’s favorite restaurants and shops are located on Witherspoon Street. My husband has worked in Princeton for nearly 30 years, and we come into town quite often as a family. When my daughter was in high school she liked to hang out with her friends at the Princeton Library or in the coffee shops nearby. We think of Princeton as unique among all the cities and towns in New Jersey. A big part of the attraction is the pleasure of walking around. If there are more places for people to stroll safely, it will invite more people from the greater Princeton area, like my family, to choose Princeton as a place to eat, meet friends, and enjoy shopping and leisure time. SHIRLEY WANG Rosewood Court, Belle Mead

Suggesting Witherspoon Should be Pedestrian Plaza During Dinner Hours and on Weekends

To the Editor: When I was a student at PHS, I loved going to the Small World after school and sitting in the cool parklet, sipping a coffee, talking with friends, and watching the cars go by. I’ve continued to do this even after high school (before COVID-19), as I’m a student at Rutgers now and come home often. Once we’re past the pandemic, I hope that Witherspoon Street will be a pedestrian street where you can enjoy eating a full meal outside; I would give up the car-watching for that. This stretch of Witherspoon Street is not necessary to get anywhere. On the contrary, it is a destination in itself. I feel the potential for expanding the restaurant and retail area during high-volume hours is enormous. To me, it is worth the few extra minutes to drive around the block to one of the parking garages. I hope Princeton Council will make Witherspoon Street a pedestrian plaza during dinner hours and on weekends. SPENCER MARKS Howe Circle

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Reading “Northanger Abbey” on Jane Austen’s Birthday

ane Austen is 245 years old today; she was a month short of 190 long ago when I found Northanger Abbey in a New Delhi railway station bookstall. The Indian paperback had a lurid cover (woman screaming) and a memorable blurb (“Cunning! Compassioned! Strangely Touchy!”). And although the paper was cheap and the print faded and irregular, Jane was there in the form of her heroine Catherine Morland, who grew up with “neither a bad heart nor a bad temper, was seldom stubborn, scarcely ever quarrelsome,” was “noisy and wild, hated confinement and cleanliness, and loved nothing so well in the world as rolling down the green slope at the back of the house.” At 14, she was happier playing “cricket, baseball, riding on horseback, and running about the country” than reading books. Baseball? If you’re reading Northanger Abbey while waiting for the 2 a.m. train to Benares, the thought of the game you love, the National Pastime, seems as far from reality as the image of Jane Austen swinging a bat, running the bases, and sliding home in a pinafore. With smartphones decades in the future, however, I had no way to check the Net for information about baseball in Regency England. At the time I figured it might be a freak of typography, another malappropriate misadventure like the blurb on the front cover. Not so. The same reference shows up in subsequent editions, as well as the Project Gutenberg ebook, and now there are blogs headed “Jane Austen Invented Baseball,” where fans match hometown players with characters in her novels. I get it. We want Jane to be cosmically applicable to all things both great and small, mundane, modern, or marvelous, and the wilder, more unconfined and unladylike the better. Yes, Novels! Northanger Abbey was the first novel Jane Austen ever sold to a publisher (Crosby & Co. for £10 in 1803), but it wasn’t published until 1818, a year after her death. Why? Not having read the novel since graduate school, what struck me this time is how commandingly she makes her presence felt early in the narrative, suddenly speaking directly to us mid-paragraph while describing her characters Catherine Morland and Isabella Thorpe meeting “in defiance of wet and dirt” to “read novels together. Yes, novels; for I will not adopt that ungenerous and impolitic custom so common with novel-writers, of degrading by their contemptuous censure the very performances, to the number of which they are themselves adding — joining with their greatest enemies in bestowing the harshest epithets on such works, and scarcely ever permitting them to be read by their own heroine, who, if she accidentally take

up a novel, is sure to turn over its insipid pages with disgust .... I cannot approve of it. Let us leave it to the reviewers to abuse such effusions of fancy at their leisure, and over every new novel to talk in threadbare strains of the trash with which the press now groans. Let us not desert one another; we are an injured body. Although our productions have afforded more extensive and unaffected pleasure than those of any other literary corporation in the world, no species of composition has been so much decried. From pride, ignorance, or fashion, our foes are almost as many as our readers.” Great enemies, contempt, censure, harsh epithets, injured bodies — it sounds like war, with the novelist as the heroine. If the pronouncements about the “threadbare strains of the trash with wh ich t he pres s now g roa n s” gave Crosby & Co. second thoughts about publication, imagine the response when the unknown young author aims at a loftier target, scolding those readers who patronize novels while taking seriously only “the abilities of the nine-hundredth abridger of the History of England, or of the man who collects and publishes in a volume some dozen lines of Milton, Pope, and Prior, with a paper from the Spectator,” all to be “eulogized by a thousand pens.” Since the publisher’s negligence gave Austen time to revise the manuscript right up to the last year of her life, it’s possible that these passages are the work of an older, wiser writer. Yet there’s something admirably youthfully, naively bold in the warmth and force of the outburst, capped by the chapter-ending acclamation, which she begins by taking issue with “a general wish of decrying the capacity and undervaluing the labour of the novelist, and of slighting the performances which have only genius, wit, and taste to recommend them.” After suggesting a hypothetical exchange in which one person is asked “what are you reading?” and answers, “only a novel,” Jane takes the cue: “in short, only some work in which the greatest powers of the mind are displayed, in which the most thorough knowledge of human nature, the happiest delineation of its varieties, the liveliest effusions of wit

Warnings and Horrid Mysteries as Catherine Morland when riding through the Indian night with Northanger Abbey in my lap. As Isabella chattered of black forests and midnight bells, I was enjoying the way those Gothic phrases connected with the night mood of ghostly stops along the line, phantom rickshaws, spectral chai wallahs, and “strangely touchy” station masters. Reading by the dim, fitful light, I had the sense that the author’s little world of make believe was disintegrating in my hands, the ink smearing with the touch of my fingers, paragraphs caving in around elaborate typographical errors, England infecting India, India infecting Austen. Once again I have this urge to somehow relate England’s Jane to everything everywhere, as if constantly looking for ways to counter the stuffy stereotype Mark Twain had in mind when he said “Every time I read Pride and Prejudice, I want to dig her up and beat her over the skull with her own shin-bone.” Anyway, Twain’s aversion can be read as a backhanded compliment, as if he were shielding his eyes from the glare of her brilliance or recoiling from a sinister threat to his literary manhood. If she’s so intolerable, why does he keep reading her? Jane’s Gambit The Jane Austen who captivated me in graduate school had the perceptual rigor of a literary chess master gazing down at her characters as pawns, kings, and queens on society’s chess board. If you’ve seen The Queen’s Gambit recently, you may find yourself imagining Austen moving Catherine, her heroine, her queen, in and out of perilous situations — from Isabella to the Tilneys, Henry and Eleanor, to the General, from the Pump Room to the Abbey, from a wild unfinished ride to Blaise Castle with the cad John Thorpe that checked a move in the right direction. Too bad I know nothing about chess outside of my admiration for the series and its Medusa-eyed genius Beth Harman, played by Anna Taylor-Joy, whose previous role was as Jane Austen’s move-making Emma. On the Money In September 1813 when Pride and Prejudice was being read and wondered over, Austen wrote a letter to her brother Frank in which she observes “that the Secret [of her authorship] has spread so far as to be scarcely the Shadow of a secret now ... I shall not even attempt to tell Lies about it — I shall rather try to make all the Money than all the Mystery I can of it — People shall pay for their knowledge if I can make them.” ane Austen has literally been on the money since July 2017, the 200th anniversary of her death, when the Bank of England issued a new ten pound note featuring her image. —Stuart Mitchner

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football. This obsession monopolizes his Facebook friends and answers a phone attention at her expense. This is espe- call. Kelly knowingly quips that the only cially frustrating to Angela, a housewife, reason she wouldn’t answer her phone is because Jeff’s (unspecified) work keeps if she were dead. him away on extended business trips. Kelly does hear the part of the converThe couple’s (unseen) daughter, Mela- sation where Angela complains that there nie, is a freshman in college, and soon are plumbing issues, which Jeff has made will be home on winter vacation. Angela is worse in his attempts to repair them. All of frustrated by the lack of Christmas spirit the faucets are reversed, and the shower in the household, and hopes to restore it “has been dripping for months.” Kelly in time for Melanie’s visit. tries to help by recommending a plumber Receiving a phone call from Angela, (whom she found on Facebook, of course). Melanie wonders if there is an emergenUnfortunately, the plumber is Billy, cy, because “nobody calls just spontane- whom Angela dated before college. Anously.” Still typing on his phone, Jeff re- gela acknowledges that the having Billy in torts, “That’s dumb. Kids don’t know how her house would “definitely be awkward.” to communicate.” Billy’s marital status is conspicuously unAlthough they are married, Jeff has clear. Angela starts to tell Kelly about the never bought Angela a ring. (He proposed tensions in her marriage, but a salesper“spontaneously” one Christmas Eve, son is ready to help Kelly. promising to buy a ring “later.”) It scarcely June Ballinger is Passage’s former arhelps the gentistic director. eral mood that She also is a A n g e l a’s c a t seasoned actor Sinbad frewhose credits quently leaves include Broadmesses on the way and telef loor — w it h vision. Here which Jeff has she makes an little patience. entertaining ( His threat to appearance evict Sinbad a s M ay, A n — whose begela’s mother. hav ior of ten M a y i s w r y, starts phone b r e e z y, a n d conversations — s o m e w h at in which Jeff stereotypically wou ld rat h er — mildly overhear about Anbearing and ingela — is swifttrusive. While ly rebuffed.) Jeff and Kelly are excessively During a trip immersed in to the departtheir phones, ment store Ant he old -fas h gela runs into ioned May is her former at t h e ot h e r high school ext reme ; she classmate, is nonplussed Kelly (who is i n f u s e d w i t h “CHRISTMAS 2.0”: Passage Theatre presented an when A ngela ar tfully over- online reading of “Christmas 2.0.” Written by Donna plays music via blow n p e rk i - Hoke (above) and directed by Michelle Tattenbaum, an iPod rather ness by Lipica the romantic comedy probes the extent to which than a radio. S h a h ) . T h e social media can jeopardize interpersonal relation- The widowed two strike up a ships. Online contact with a former classmate en- M a y a s s u r e s conversation, dangers the protagonist’s current relationship with A n g e l a t h a t but like Jeff, her husband. (Photo by kc kratt) she is not loneKelly only halfly, because she listens, as she has “a handyFor information about Passage Theatre’s man.” May sugw r ites posts for her 3000 upcoming events, visit passagetheatre.org. gests that Jeff,

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his is an era defined by Apple,” observes Angela, the protagonist of Christmas 2.0. Angela’s mother, in a critique of restaurant patrons she sees absorbed by their phones throughout their meals, remarks, “What’s more fascinating than the person right in front of you?” That conversation could point to an expedient partnership between technology and live theater. Under normal circumstances, the allure of electronic devices and social media would seem to hamper theaters’ ability to attract audiences’ attention to a live show, where they (presumably) would be fascinated by the person in front of them — on stage. However, faced with the fact that live venues have been closed because of the pandemic, a growing number of theater companies are presenting shows online. Passage Theatre has presented a reading of Christmas 2.0. Playwright Donna Hoke’s wry but charming romantic comedy, which probes the extent to which social media and overreliance on technology can jeopardize interpersonal relationships, is an example of a play that is well suited to online performances. (The New Play Exchange’s website notes that the piece was workshopped at the 2015 Hormel Festival of New Works at Phoenix Theatre, and it won third place in the Pickering Prize for Playwriting Excellence.) Victoria Davidjohn reads the stage directions, which establish the play’s first setting as “Jeff and Angela’s middle class living room. Jeff is busy on his phone; Angela is on her computer.” Angela (whom Autumn Hurlbert infuses with down-toearth, mild-mannered earnestness) turns away from her screen to examine the couple’s Christmas tree, which she is concerned might be crooked. Every actor is given the same backgrounds, which serve as the play’s scenery. The settings are the living room (in which a flat-screen TV and the Christmas tree are visible), a department store, and a restaurant. One image of the Christmas tree, which appears fairly well adorned with ornaments, is used throughout the performance. This seems to contradict dialogue in which Angela complains that she and Jeff have not spent enough time decorating for the holidays, though the incongruity is harmless. Angela is frustrated that Jeff (portrayed by Ahmad Maksoud, with just the right mixture of caring sincerity and dispassionate deadpan) is immersed in fantasy

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Princeton Seminary’s annual Carols of Many Nations service will be presented December 18 at 6:30 p.m. via a YouTube livestream. The Chr ist mas tradition w ill feature the Chapel Choir, directed by Martin Tel and accompanied by Michael Gittens, as well as alumni from various locations around the world who will read the scripture lessons. Princeton Seminary Ph.D. student Noah Buchholz will offer a lesson in American Sign Language. “A lt hough we w ill not gather in the traditional sense, incorporating our international alumni this year is a special treat that will allow us to lean into the global aspect of ‘many nations’,” said Martin Tel, C.F. Seabrook Director of Music and Chapel Choir conductor. Alumni representing many countr ies, cult ures, and Chr istian traditions w ill participate in the program, including Melissa Chan (Malaysia), Hossam Garas (Egypt), Bruno M. Linhares Jr. (Brazil), Andreta Livena (Latvia), Hminga Pachuau (India), and Maria Salome P. Smith (Liberia). To create some continuity with the past and experience the event as it is remembered, some of the program will be comprised of footage of choral pieces from the 2019 program, including Pablo Sosa’s El cielo canta alegría and Rosephanye Powell’s rhythmic Nigerianinspired chant Ogo ni fun Oluwa. Freshly recorded works will include Andre Thomas’ spiritual arrangement, Keep Your Lamps!; Martin Tel’s setting of O Come, O Come Emanuel featuring dancer Casandra Safronov; and our own Michael Gittens’ arrangement

Survey: NJ Arts Have Suffered $100 Million Loss

A recent New Jersey arts and culture survey revealed t hat 240 organ i z at ions have suffered a combined loss of more than $100 million since March due to COVID-19 related cancellations and postponements of cultural events and activities. The survey, conducted by ArtPride New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, New Jersey Theatre Alliance, Dance New Jersey, and South Jersey Cultural Alliance, disclosed the need for more than $8 million to sustain operations through the end of 2020. “People from all walks of life continue to turn to the arts for relief, entertainment, and a feeling of community,” said Allison Tratner, executive director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “Even as artists and arts organizations creatively shift online, the financial losses from the inability to sell tickets, subscriptions, and in-person experiences continue to mount, making the future of this essential industry truly uncertain.” More than 25 percent of the “COVID-19 Impact Survey on Arts & Cultural Organizations in New Jersey” respondents — which represent groups from nearly all 21 counties in the fields of visual arts, music, dance, performing arts, art education, and more — indicated they were uncertain of their ability to survive continued loss into the next calendar year. When New Jersey’s nonprofit arts sector is thriving, it annually employs 22,000 creative workers with more than 8.5 million people attending cultural events throughout the Garden State. Additionally, as an industry, the nonprofit arts sector typically drives more than $662 million to the state's economy each year. “New Jersey’s complete economic recovery will not happen without a thriving cultural sector,” said Adam Perle, president and CEO of ArtPride New Jersey. “This is imperative to remember as policymakers consider all recovery and stimulus efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” To view the survey infographic and other research that demonstrates the impor tant con nect ion be tween the state’s creative

industry and its communi- concert with the help of ties, visit ArtPrideNJ.org/ local and internationally research. famous musicians. In all, the benefit has raised over Princeton Studio Band Hosts $200,000 for local chari4th Annual Jammin’ with Santa ties including the HurriJammin’ with Santa, a cane Sandy NJ Relief Fund, fundraiser hosted by the Trenton Head Start, Mercer Princeton Studio Band on Street Friends, New York Saturday, December 19, Times 9/11 Fund, Hamilwill benefit Arm in Arm in ton Elks Handicapped Chilmemory of Dr. Stephanie dren’s Fund, CASA, Contact Chorney, who died Sep- (crisis and suicide preventember 29. tion hotline), ARC Mercer, N o n - p e r i s h a b l e f o o d Boys and Girls Club of Trenitems and monetary dona- ton, YWCA of Trenton, and tions will be collected at Musicians of New Orleans the drive at Princeton High Fund. School, 151 Moore Street, For more infor mat ion through “Cannin’ with San- or que s t ions ab out t he ta” on Saturday from 10 event go to facebook.com/ a.m. to 12 p.m. Santa and ErnieWhiteMusic. Mrs. Claus will be there to accept donations and to Princeton Ballet School wish all a happy holiday season. At 1 p.m., there Hosts Virtual Winter Intensive Princeton Ballet School, will be a musical and craft the official school of Amerievent on YouTube. can Repertory Ballet, invites Those who donate six dancers ages 13 and up to cans or more will receive attend a comprehensive vira free Princeton Studio tual Winter Intensive, JanuBand: Abbey Road Ses- ary 4-8. sions CD (while supplies “Dancers will have the last). For more details, visit opportunity to study differprincetonjazz.org. ent techniques and styles with master teachers from across the country and Europe,” says School Director Aydmara Cabrera. “The virtual format enables us to bring these incredible guest artists and educators to our School safely, which would have been impossible otherwise due to travel, space, and schedule restrictions.” The Winter Intensive faculty features Riccardo De Nigris, Christina Johnson, Sarah Lane, Caridad Martinez, Jorge Navarro, Yulia Ernie White & Friends To Play Benefit Concert Rakova, Nadia Thompson, The 20 t h annual Er nie and Tania Vergara. Classes W h ite B a n d & Fr i e n d s include classical ballet techChristmas Benefit Concert nique, pointe, character, will be held virtually this variations, contemporary, year on Sunday, December and flamenco, and the Win20 at 7 p.m. on Facebook. ter Intensive meets MondayThe community is invited to Thursday from 4- 7:30 p.m., join in this night of holiday and Friday from 4-6 p.m. To register for Princeton rock and roll, while lending a helping hand to the Ballet School’s 2021 Winter Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Intensive, visit arballet.org. (TASK) — this year’s con- For additional information or questions, contact Aydcert beneficiary. In its nearly 40 -year mara Cabrera at acbrera@ history, TASK has never arballet.org or call (609) turned away anyone who 921-7758 ext. 12. has come to the soup kitchen for a meal. Although TASK closed its dining room in March to help slow the spread of COVID-19, t he soup k itchen never stopped serving hot, nutritious meals. The same meals served to seated patrons before the pandemic have been packaged to-go style and served from the soup kitchen’s front door. This year TASK has fed more people than ever before, including those who found themselves in need of its services for the first time due to economic hardships brought on by the health crisis. As a result, TASK has seen a 90 percent increase in meal service over last the year. “We are incredibly thankful that Ernie White and his legendary band have once again decided to designate the soup kitchen as the recipient of the benefit funds raised at their annual event,” said TASK Executive Director Joyce E. Campbell. One-Year Subscription: $10 “Our patrons, including the Two-Year Subscription: $15 newly hungry in our community, are very appreciaSubscription Information: tive this extraordinary act 609.924.5400 ext. 30 of kindness.” or For two decades, Trensubscriptions@ ton’s guitar rocker Ernie witherspoonmediagroup.com White and his band have led princetonmagazine.com this high-energy Christmas

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of the gospel song, What a Wonderful Child. The service will conclude as it traditionally has with the choir singing Peace, Peace while members of the community sing a candle-lit Silent Night followed by a jubilant (and defiant) Joy to the World. The unique deliver y of this program — a hybrid of live and recorded and old and new — is one of many creative worship experiences coordinated by Melissa Haupt, Chapel Office program and publication manager. For those who are not able to join for the livestream broadcast, the service will be posted on the Seminary’s website ptsem.edu.

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NEW RESIDENCY: Visual Artist Miya Ando is one of the Artist Residency Council (ARC) members who will select 10 diverse, multi-disciplinary female artists for the first cohort of the Phillips Mill Foundation for the Arts’ New Hope Colony Artist Residency program. New Hope Colony’s grounds everyday items reveals the Phillips Mill Foundation Launches Artist Residency seated halfway between New particularities of Soviet daily

The Phillips Mill Foundation for the Arts has announced the launch of its New Hope Colony Artist Residency for international artists pursuing creative and professional growth. For its inaugural residency, also known as The First Ten, the foundation formed the Artist Residency Council (ARC) composed of renowned female artists and creatives including architect Deborah Berke; visual artists Marilyn Minter and Miya Ando; furniture maker Mira Nakashima; filmmaker DeMane Davis; gallerist Leila Heller; sculptor Malene Barnett; and stage, television, and film director Liesl Tommy. These ARC members will select 10 diverse, multi-disciplinary female artists to have the honor of forming the first cohort. All fellows are awarded stipends to offer the freedom to pursue new work without the financial pressures and limitations of daily lives, within a community of peers and among others focused on their artistic growth. Unique to this artist residency is the mentoring program whereby each fellow will be invited to seek a mentor of their choice to prov ide ar tistic feedback and encouragement throughout the four-week program, which will also combine career and business development coaching. This creative and professional ecosystem will offer serious artists working across a wide range of disciplines a robust, incubatorlike environment. A second artist residency is slated for Summer 2021 and will include men and women candidates with additions to the ARC advisory council for nominations. The original New Hope Colony was founded as an artist residency almost 100 years ago by Pennsylvania Impressionists William Lathrop, Edward Redfield, and Daniel Garber. They were joined by the architect/artist Morgan Colt, who built the iconic English Tudor village in New Hope, Pa. Though the first four-week residency in April 2021 will be virtual, ultimately, the artists will reside in the restored historic English Village at Phillips Mill on the

York City and Philadelphia. Once a haven for artists seeking refuge, beauty, community and inspiration, the rehabilitated and modernized English village will be an ideal setting for reflection, wandering, and focus. Formed in 2018, the nonprofit Phillips Mill Foundation for the Arts has initiated a $35 million fundraising campaign to restore, preserve, and reinstate the New Hope Colony buildings and grounds as an international destination for artists and the public to engage, learn and grow, as the founders before them, in this magical place by the Delaware River. For more information, visit phillipsmillfoundation.org.

Zimmerli Museum Offers Free Virtual Programs

The Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers invites art lovers to come together this winter during a variety of free virtual programs on Zimmerli at Home. Plus, visitors to the Zimmerli website can explore the eMuseum, Art at Home, Art + Music, online exhibitions, artist interviews, virtual events, staff favorites, and videos, including recordings of events. The museum building remains closed to the public, and inperson programs are suspended until further notice. Two free film series are being offered in conjunction with the recent Zimmerli exhibition “Everyday Soviet: Soviet Industrial Design and Nonconformist Art (1959-1989),” which was co-curated with the Moscow Design Museum. Start a new holiday tradition with The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! This 1976 S o v i e t s c r e w b a l l romantic comedy streams for f ree on Zim merli at Home, from December 26 through January 3. One of the most successful Soviet television productions of all time, it has become a New Year’s Eve tradition in Russia. An undertone of social criticism about the drab uniformity of Brezhnev-era architecture, furniture, and

life, as the characters find themselves in curious and absurd situations shaped by their living environments. The film also addresses universal themes of love, betrayal, and friendship within the unique setting of the Soviet Union in the 1970s. Directed by E ldar Ryazanov, The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath ! is in Russian w it h English subtitles and presented in two parts (a total of three hours). It is screened with permission from Mosfilm. In addition to the opportunity of streaming the film throughout the week, two live programs are offered with the co-curators, Julia Tulovsky, curator of Russian and Soviet Nonconformist Art at the Zimmerli, and Alexandra Sankova, director of the Moscow Design Museum, and special guests. They are joined by Thymen Kouwenaar, political counsellor at the Dutch Embassy in Moscow, for an introduction to the film on December 26 at 4 p.m.; and by Russian actor and director Evgeniy Tsymbal for a Q&A on December 30 at 4 p.m. Visit go.rutgers.edu/ irony for details and registration information. On Thursdays in January, view the film series The History of Russian Design. Beginning at 4 p.m. on January 7, 14, 21, and 28, each 20-minute episode of the documentary is followed by a live Q&A with “Everyday Soviet” co-curators Tulovsky and Sankova. Details and registration information will be posted on go.rutgers. edu/zimmerlievents in late December. Art Together offers free family art activities either live on Zoom or recorded, to view at your convenience, on Zimmerli at Home. Join upcoming sessions on January 2 and February 6. Register (up to the program start time) at go. rutgers.edu/arttogether. Artists of all ages are welcome, but sessions are best suited for ages 5 to 13, joined by their grown-ups. Continued on Next Page

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“THIRD THURSDAYS”: The next Mercer County Community College JKC Gallery Artist Talk will be held on Thursday, December 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will celebrate the photography of Derek Fahsbender and Eric Lampé, whose work is seen here. The free event will be held on Zoom; registration is required. For more information, visit jkcgallery.online.

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“ T h i r d T h u r s d a y s ,” a monthly photography presentation offered through Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) James Kerney Campus (JKC) Gallery, will celebrate the photography of Derek Fahsbender and Eric Lampé with a virtual artist talk on December 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. The show, hosted by Michael Chovan-Dalton, director of

encing platform. The public is invited and registration is required. “JKC’s ‘Third Thursdays’ events have been increasingly popular this semester,” Chovan-Dalton said. “The virtual setting allows the photographers and the audience to interact in ways that are personal, engaging and educational. I hope to continue these interactive artist talks into 2021.”

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L ampé is an L A-based photographer whose work takes a visual nose- dive into some of the more obscure often forgotten areas of the country. Not to be confined to one genre, his photography is a mix of urbex, portraiture, fine art, and sometimes even street photography. Whatever it is, it’s not cookie-cutter. His love and compassion for his subject has welcomed him into some of the darker areas of society. To see more of Lampé’s work visit instagram.com/eric_lampe. Fahsbender is a Bronxbased photographer and of f icia l Fujif i l m cre ator best known for capturing the aesthetic of the urban landscape and the colorful characters within. He draws inspiration from the unforgiving streets of New York City that he remembers while growing up in the 1980s. Fahsbender’s work seeks to bring the viewer beyond the postcard portrayals of big-city life and into the shoes of the common person. Fahsbender has always had a fascination with observing people and, after studying psychology and sociology during his college years, his interest in people-watching was taken to new heights. Self-taught in the basics, his journey into documenting his everyday life would set in motion an evolution in his work from random snapshots to artfully crafted, people-centric depictions of the inner city. For a preview visit likeamacheen.com. For more information about the show including how to register, visit JKCGallery.online.

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GIVE THANKS TO NATURE: The Friends of Princeton Open Space annual Give Thanks to Nature Photo Contest is now open for entries. Professional and amateur photographers are invited to submit their best shot taken in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve between November 27, 2020 and January 31, 2021 for a chance to win prizes provided by contest sponsor REI. For more information and submission details, visit fopos.org. (Photo by Leo Zhelnin)

Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “2020 Member Exhibit” through December 19. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Rebirth: Kang Muxiang,” “Bruce Beasley: Sixty Year Retrospective, 1960-2020,” and other exhibits. Hours are

Thursday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Timed tickets required. Indoor buildings are closed to the public. groundsforsculpture.org. H istor ical Soc iet y of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “A Virtual Tour of Hamilton’s Princeton” and the “History@Home” series. princetonhistory.org. Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has “Dreaming of Utopia: Roosevelt, New Jersey” through January 24 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints Of New Jersey, 1761–1898.” The Festival of Trees, with timed ticketing, runs through January 10. Open Wednesday through

Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. New Hope Arts, 2 Stockton Avenue, 2nd floor, New Hope, Pa., has “Works in Wood Juried Exhibition,” virtual and in-gallery, through January 10. Gallery Hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday noon to 5 p.m., and by appointment. newhopearts.org. Princeton University Art Museum has the online exhibits “Looking at 17th-Century Dutch Painting,” “Life Magazine and the Power of Photography,” “The Eclectic Eye: A Tribute to Duane Wilder,” and more, along with many online events. The museum is currently closed to the public. artmuseum. princeton.edu.

Wednesday, December 16 12-1 p.m. : Lu nch and Learn: “Understanding the Rationale of Drug Decriminalization — will it work in New Jersey?” Zoom talk by College of New Jersey professor Sandy Gibson. Mercercouncil.org. 5-6:30 p.m.: Festive Networking at Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber’s Business After Business virtual event. Ugly sweaters and festive attire optional. Princetonchamber.org. 6-7 p.m.: “Paths to Success” online series sponsored by Princeton Fami ly Y MCA , for s t udent s grade six and up. Patrick and Pushawn Brown, high school football coaches, are speakers. sur veymonkey. com/r/B77YKFF. Thursday, December 17 9:30-11 a.m.: Social Coffee from the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers and Friends, via Zoom. Visit ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers for more information. 12 p.m.: “Building Your Nonprofit’s Digital Experience,” virtual event with speaker Erin Postlethwait of the American Heart Association. Presented by Women in Development. Free to members. Widmercer.org. 1 p.m.: Princeton Senior Resource Center’s Museum Series presents “Penn Museum: 1,000 Years of Ancient Art,” via Zoom. $10 Docent-led tour followed by Q&A session. 2:30 p.m. Managing Your Virtual Book Group, virtual book discussion presented by Princeton Public Library. Princetonlibrary.org. 7 p.m.: NAMI Mercer honors actor Maurice Benard at virtual gala, “Night IN with NAMI.” Visit namimercer. org for link. Friday, December 18 8 :30 -10 a.m. Meet the Mayor. Mayor Liz Lempert holds her last virtual open office hours before ending her term. Visit princetonnj. gov to sign on. 9 : 45 a.m. : Job S e ekers Session: Career Coach Panel Discussion. PSG Executive Committee members A lan Kirshner and Gar y Lande are joined by Chrystal McArthur and Madeleine Elmgren to address questions on the job search process and career development. Presented virtually by Princeton Public Library. Princetonlibrary.org. 4 - 6 p.m. : West Windsor Arts Council “Holiday Hoopla.” West Windsor Arts Council’s virtual end-of-year party. Art projects, cookie baking, and memories of the year. westwindsorarts.org/ event/holiday-hoopla/. 5:30 p.m.: “Holiday Tour with Annis,” virtual program presented by Morven Museum. Explores what Christmas at Morven would have been like, with first resident Annis Boudinot Stockton, portrayed by Alisa Dupuy. $10, free for members. Morven.org. 7 p.m.: Virtual livestream from Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts of “All Her Power: 50 th Anniversary of Princeton Undergraduate Coeducation Theater Project,” created by students with alumnae

YouTube. Washingtoncrossingpark.org. 1 p.m.: The Trent House presents The Practitioners of Musick in a celebration of Hog manay, music of Scottish heritage that Gen. G eorge Wash i ng ton en joyed. Via Zoom: https:// bit.ly/39mqPK9. $10 donation suggested. Saturday, January 2 10 a.m.-1 p.m. : We s t Windsor Winter Farmers Market, at Meadow Road lot of MarketFair mall, U.S. Route 1. wwcfm.org. Saturday, January 9 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Upcycle bat ter ies, St yrofoam peanuts, wine corks, cell phones, pill bottles, printer cartridges, and more, at Monument Hall. Sponsored by Sustainable Princeton. Call (609) 454-4757 or visit sustainableprinceton.org for details. 7 p.m. The third event in Princeton Public Library’s “B eyond Words” v ir t ual speaker series features Kate Andersen Brower, author of Team of Five, about former U.S. presidents. princetonlibrary.org/beyondwords. Monday, January 11 12 p.m.: “What’s Cooking @ MCLS.” Staff from Mercer County Library System share recipes from books in the collection. Also streamed on January 25. Watch on YouTube channel. Mcl.org. Wednesday, January 13 7-8 p.m.: Dietician/nutritionist Heather Bainbridge leads a virtual discussion, “Healthy Ways to Manage Eating.” Presented by Mercer County Library System. Registration required Mcl. org. 7 p.m.: Online Trivia Night presented by State Theatre NJ, hosted by Magic 98.3 radio’s Maryann Morgan. $5 donation; music trivia contest. Virtual event, visit STNJ.org/trivia to sign up. Saturday, January 16 10 a.m.-1 p.m. : We s t Windsor Winter Farmers Market, at Meadow Road lot of MarketFair mall, U.S. Route 1. wwcfm.org.

Tuesday, January 19 7-8 p.m.: Author Talk with Abby Stein, activist for trans rights and gender equality, about the book Becoming Eve, a story of an UltraOrthodox Jewish child who was born to become a rabbinic leader and instead became a woman. Sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Registration required. Virtual event. Mcl. org.

Thursday, January 21 7-8 p.m.: “Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War,” virtual talk presented by Larry Kidder. Sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Registration required. Mcl.org. Monday, January 25 12 p.m.: “What’s Cooking @MCLS.” Staff from Mer-

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7. Inlaid antiqued mirror top cocktail table with antique bronze finish wrought iron base. Designed by Pride Sasser, available at Gasior’s Furniture & Interior Design. (908) 874-8383; gasiorsfurniture.com.

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14. 8, 10. Celebrate Happy Hour in the dining room at Labebe. Sunday through Friday, 4 to 7 p.m. 2150 US 130 North, North Brunswick. labeberestaurant.com. 9. Hamilton Fleur Diamond and 18k Rose Gold Bracelet. From Hamilton’s Fleur Collection, bangle bracelet with beautiful satin finish and 61 round brilliant diamonds. Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Hamilton Jewelers, 92 Nassau Street. (609) 6834200; hamiltonjewelers.com.

15. 11. Teleflora’s Rosy Sleigh Bouquet. Wrap holiday charm in a bouquet. For the best and freshest flowers in Princeton, Vaseful Flowers & Gifts has exactly what you’re looking for! 305 Witherspoon Street. (609) 751-9800, (844) 516-4141; vasefulprinceton.com. 12. Hamilton Private Reserve Diamond Drop Earrings. Stunning earrings handcrafted in platinum presenting 2 pear-shape diamonds of over 4 carats each, both with GIA certified reports. More than 11 carats total with a brilliant cluster of diamonds at top. Hamilton Jewelers, 92 Nassau Street. (609) 683-4200; hamiltonjewelers.com.

13, 14. Cherry Grove Farm: Stop by our farm store to enjoy our seasonal farmstead cheese selection, pastured meats, gift items, and local wine. We deliver locally and ship! Still unsure of what gift to give for the holidays? Cherry Grove Farm has pre-made gift baskets, cheeseboard supplies, and more. (609) 219-0053; cherrygrovefarm.com. 15. Ottoburger: Give a gift of a farm-sourced, artisanal burger. 21 E. Broad Street, Hopewell., (609) 552-5107; ottoburger.com.

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Hamilton Jewelers Makes Holiday Charitable Donations

In a year where supporting our neighbors is more important than ever, Hamilton Jewelers and the Siegel family have opted to redirect client holiday gift funds Last year HomeFront an- to assist four charitable swered 32,417 calls for help for housing, food, and other life-changing assistance. “We are so incredibly fortunate, especially during this pandemic, to live in a community where we have many partners, including the Pennington School, which harbor the Christmas spirit of caring for their neighbors, all year long,” said Mercer.

HOLIDAY CHEER: Last weekend HomeFront delivered coats, meals, and holiday cheer bags containing presents and essentials, donated by the Pennington School, to local families living in motels. (Photo courtesy of HomeFront)

HomeFront, Pennington School Deliver Holiday Cheer

On December 12, Christmas came early for HomeFront’s families who are homeless and living at four local area motels. Students and staff of the Pennington School filled two school buses and a minivan with 150 meals, 200 warm coats, plus 100 holiday cheer bags containing presents, toiletries, books, blankets, hats, gloves, and sweets they had collected, and HomeFront made the deliveries to the families at the motels. “These families, of all the local families we serve, are the hardest hit by the pandemic,” said HomeFront CEO Connie Mercer. “They have one room for the whole family, kids trying to remote school, nowhere to cook or play. We have committed that they must never feel like they are alone.” Throughout the pandemic HomeFront has visited the motels at least three times a week, deliver ing over 5,600 meals as par t of their Double Helpings program. Weekly in-person and virtual children’s programming, including tutoring, has also been provided for these families, as well as help with basic needs. “I realized how good it felt to think of others during this trying time,” said Lizzy Adams, a Pennington School peer leader. “Helping HomeFront is an opportunity to show care and compassion for our neighbors, a true act of service for our community. We are honored to help.” For the last 26 years, the Pennington School faculty and students have hosted an annual holiday party at their school for more than 400 HomeFront clients, but this year they had to figure out how to celebrate the holidays with HomeFront families in the middle of a pandemic. “As we handed out holiday presents, one woman kept saying how much it mattered that people cared about them,” said HomeFr o n t’s Fa m i l y C a m p u s liaison Liza Peck. In addition to the gifts HomeFront delivered to the families at motels, next week the nonprofit will distribute over 2,000 more donated presents requested by children from households HomeFront helps throughout the year with temporary shelter, permanent shelter, permanent housing, children’s programming, food and essentials, education, and job training.

organizations in New Jersey and Palm Beach, Fla. On behalf of their clients, Hamilton has made donations to these four groups, selected because of excellent financial responsibility and fiscal transparency while also serving urgent needs in the communities they serve: Arm In Arm, Trenton: Arm In Arm is a place where the community comes together to make sure all have the most basic needs of food and shelter and, as possible, the livelihood to maintain them. Formerly known as The Crisis Ministry. HomeFront, Lawrenceville: HomeFront’s mission is to end homelessness in Central New Jersey by harnessing the caring, resources and expertise of the community. Since its inception 25

years ago, HomeFront has worked to break the cycle of poverty and end homelessness in Central New Jersey, serving thousands of Mercer County families. The Lord’s Place, West Pa l m B e ac h , F l a. : T h e Lord’s Place is dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing innovative, compassionate, and effective services to men, women, and children in the community. The Lord’s Place has served the homeless in Palm Beach County for more than three decades. Boys Girls Club of Palm Beach County: With a mission of: To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, car ing, responsible citizens, BGC of PBC works to provide a world-class Club

experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through their doors. “One of our firm’s core values is community, and we take our responsibility to support our neighbors very seriously,” said Hamilton President Hank Siegel. “This initiative is aligned with the values of Hamilton and of our family, particularly in this time of such dire need.” Checks were presented to the organizations recently by members of the Siegel family, and clients were notified of the gesture made in their name as well. Hamilton Jewelers is a four th- generation fam ily ow ned and operated business with locations in Princeton and Palm Beach. For more information, visit hamiltonjewelers.com.

Short Crossing Movie Premieres Christmas Day

Due to COVID-19 crowdsize restrictions, the public Delaware River crossing reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) on Christmas Day will not be held this year. To keep the annual tradition alive, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park will premiere a short movie at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day that captures scenes from the crossing reenactment. Many of these scenes are “up close and personal” perspectives that are impossible to get in person. The movie will premiere on the park’s Facebook page (facebook. com/washingtoncrossingpark) and YouTube channel (bit.ly/washingtoncrossingYT). The crossing reenactment traditionally draws hundreds of reenactors and thousands of spectators to the park each December. The event reenacts George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. For more information, visit WashingtonCrossingPark.org.

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Popular jaZams Toy Store on Palmer Square Offers a Unique and Imaginative Selection

a Z ams is a mag ic al store! Nothing is more fun than a toy shop, and this one is filled with creativity, imagination, and colorful toys galore. During its 25-year history, jaZams has earned an outstanding reputation and built a loyal, ever-expanding clientele.

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Founder and co - ow ner Joanne Farr ugia opened the store in the Montgomery Center in 1996, and moved to Palmer Square in 2000. It has been in its current location at 25 Palmer Square East since 2008. An independently-owned store, it is facing the challenges so many brick-andmortar establishments are coping w it h today. CO VID-19 brought with it an onslaught of difficulties, but, even before that, online shopping competition was creating its own hurdles. jaZams continues to prevail, however, and although it was closed from March to June due to COVID, it operated its online business with its website, and also established a busy curbside pickup service. “We were for tunate to keep busy then, and we also delivered within an 8-mile area (and still do),” reports Farrugia.

Second Generation Customers began to come back into the store last summer, she adds, and they continue to support jaZams. “We have been so glad to see our customers in the store. We have relationships with them, and they have become friends. We are now even getting the second generation. The kids who used to come in have grown up, and now are having their own kids and bringing them here too.” Of course, who wouldn’t want to have the fun of browsing in a toy store with Chr ist mas approaching? There is truly something for everyone here, and once people come in, they don’t want to leave. Games, puzzles, arts and crafts, Lego, Brio and Playmobil, books and blocks, chalk, crayons, and clay, baby dolls and bears, whistles and water pistols, kites and clocks — these are just some of the items on display. In addition, shopping at jaZams is not only fun, it is convenient. A real plus is the easy access to all the different categories ; the wide aisles make browsing — and buying — an enjoyable experience. One never feels crowded or hemmed in with too many items too close together. Finding just the right toys, games, books, and novelties for jaZams’ customers keeps Farrugia and co-owner Dean Smith very busy. “Since our beginning, our mission has

been two-fold,” they report. “First, we strive to offer a wide selection of quality, imaginative toys and books for all ages. To this end, we have traveled the world in search of the most beautifully designed and finely constructed products available. “We’ve frequented toy fairs and gift shows to stay up to date on the newest and coolest items. Early this year, we went to Germany, which has the biggest toy show in the world. That was an exciting event! “Along with our friends and families, we have personally tested nearly every item on our shelves. In an age of media saturation, it has been our hope that such a carefully selected array of creative, enriching, and fun toys and books will serve as a reminder to step away from the TV or computer screen.” Human Connection “Regarding our second goal, as a local independent retail store, we have aimed to strengthen and sustain our community. We have always stressed the importance of shopping locally in order to preserve healthy and functional neighborhoods, and we have built our business around human connection,” they said. That human connection is visible at all times at the store. The welcoming and experienced staff is ready to help with information and advice about suitable toys for different ages and different interests.

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As Farrugia says, “I think customers not only like our selection and choices, but they appreciate our incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff.” Do you need something for a 2-year-old, 5-year-old, 8, 9, 10 and up? jaZams definitely has it! Baby dolls and doll houses are fun for a range of ages, and Calico Critters, My Little Pony, and Felix the Cat all have their fans. Lots of little girls (and big ones!) have fun looking over the colorful jewelry selection at very affordable prices. Rattles, teethers, and bath toys are there for babies, and the plush collection of animals is hard to resist with cuddly kitties, puppies, and bunnies. And, for sure, kids of many ages still love to get their hands into fingerpaints, putty, and clay. Special Stories Puppets and paper dolls are wonderful for all those creative “pretend” moments, and stickers and coloring books can always tell special stories. Toy cars, trucks, trains, and planes are there for young travelers, and fun scooters are available for self-propelled locomotion. Ukuleles and music boxes are on hand for musicians who like to play a tune and for those who just want to listen. In this digital age of high tech devices, certain “nontech ” items continue to stand the test of time. Kites still fly, kids still jump rope, Slinkys still slide down the stairs, those high-bouncing stickball pink Spaldeens never stop bouncing, and Frisbees are tossed again and again. M o n o p o l y, C l u e , a n d Scrabble never go out of style, and the big news is that puzzles have never been more popular. “There has been a dramatic rise in our puzzle sales since the virus — up 700 percent since last year,” reports Dean Smith. “They are fun for families to do together, and we have all kinds — everything from six-piece wooden puzzles for the youngest kids up to 18,000 pieces.” Many people select 500or 1,000-piece versions, but there is really something for everyone, he says, adding that special storage methods for puzzles to keep them intact from curious kitties (or other “wildlife”) are available, as well as and glue so the puzzle can be kept after it’s put together. Magic and chemistry sets are there for future magicians and scientists, and a series of games include subjects like wind power, atoms, rocks and gems, the solar system and planets, among

“JAZAMILY” TEAMWORK: “We’re a specialty toy store, with the focus on fun and quality. It’s an eclectic mix, with items to appeal to all ages — from babies and toddlers to teens and even young-at-heart adults!” Joanne Farrugia and Dean Smith (foreground), co-owners of jaZams toy store, are shown with members of the “jaZamily” team. others, to challenge the curiosity of young minds. Star Wars Robotics and STEM-related items appeal to the older kids, and there are also retro electronics, such as little video arcades. “Anything related to Star Wars is still very big,” says Farrugia, “and we have a great selection of miscellany, from animal pendulum clocks and colorful umbrellas with animal handles to lots of stocking stuffers.” As she points out, tiny Rubik Cubes, squishy stress-relieving “snow balls,” playing cards, and little ornaments are fun additions to all those “stockings hung with care,” especially this year, when we need more fun than ever. Books are available and still read — by all ages — at jaZams. Holiday titles such as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, and The Polar Express, and classics such as Good Night Moon, Winnie the Pooh, The Velveteen Rabbit, Paddington Bear, A Child’s Garden of Verses, Charlotte’s Web, and Stuart Little, and new ones such as A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood transport readers to new adventures. Animal lovers won’t be able to resist All Creatures Great and Small. A very popular addition to the book section is the selection of graphic novels, says Farrugia. “These are in a comic book format, like

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arcus Schroeder was a high school senior committed to playing for the Princeton University men’s basketball team when he got asked what he’d be doing in 15 years. “Coaching college basketball,” answered Schroeder. That was during the 200506 school year, and now 15 years later Schroeder has become one of the most highly respected young college coaches in the country. After a year away from the game following his 2010 graduation from Princeton, he returned close to home to join Saint Mary’s College, where this year he was elevated to associate head coach. “In my head, I had it going a little bit in high school,” said Schroeder. “In college, I felt like I was going another way and wanted to do something businessoriented or something like that. I had a little reversal once I started missing being a part of a team and being around basketball.” Over his career with the Tigers, the 6’3, 180-pound Schroeder was a reliable and consistent point guard, displaying passion and grit. Schroeder broke into the lineup immediately and almost never came out. As a freshman, he led the country in minutes played per game (38.8). After he finished his college career fourth in steals (156) and fifth in assists (295) in Princeton history, he toured China briefly with the USA Basketball Academy but didn’t see much of a future in playing. He worked for his father’s small business for half a year, and came to Saint Mary’s as a graduate assistant that fall. “That year in between I really missed it,” said Schroeder. “I really missed basketball. I missed being a part of the team. I knew a couple guys on the Saint Mary’s coaching staff and started going to a practice or two and went to some games and I was able to talk to them a little more.” Schroeder, 32, is now enjoying his 10th season at Saint Mary’s having climbed up the ranks from graduate assistant to director of basketball operations, to assistant coach and now to associate head coach under the Gaels’ 20-year head coach Randy Bennett. “Marcus is one of the top young assistant coaches in

the country,” said Bennett in a release about Schroeder’s promotion this summer. “He has unbelievable character, work ethic, and loyalty to the program and is a great role model and leader for our student-athletes. This promotion is a testament to the hard work and dedication he’s put into coaching, development, recruitment and everything else that’s needed to be a great coach.” Schroeder gained national recognition only a few months before his promotion, getting named as one of 50 Impactful Mid Major Coaches by Silver Waves Media. “It’s pretty cool,” said Schroeder of the accolade. “It’s just all a product of our program being good. I just so happened to be the longest tenured assistant under coach Bennett. This is my 10th season at Saint Mary’s with coach Bennett, and we’ve been good. Hopefully we continue to stay good. It’s hard to do, to continue to have the success that we’ve had. It’s great to get that recognition and I’m proud of it. It’s really just a testament to our program and the players and the coaches that are a part of it. We’ve been winning. Usually when you win, you get rewarded with those types of accolades and things.” Schroeder was listed on the National Association of Basketball Coaches Under Armour 30-under-30 list in 2018. He gets his share of credit for helping the Gaels remain well respected nationally as a top-caliber program. They have gone to 12 straight postseasons. He brings a lot of the same qualities to coaching that he did to his playing career and shares experiences from his playing days as a coach. “There’s been a little more implementation of the Princeton stuff into our offense,” said Schroeder. “It’s kind of happened in basketball in general, seeing more of the Pete Carril/ Princeton offense; almost everyone runs some of Princeton offense now. That might not be me, but that could be the way the evolution of the game has happened. In our offense, we run a little bit more Princeton-type concepts since I’ve gotten to Saint Mary’s. I’m pretty intense, not that any other coach isn’t. I played with a lot of intensity. That’s something that made me halfway

decent. I try to coach that way and try to bring a certain edge to our program and a competitive edge and scrappiness.” Schroeder’s path to associate head coach is a little different than some former Tiger players’ coaching journeys. He didn’t connect with a program that had a fellow Princeton graduate involved, starting close to his hometown of Concord, Calif. “All the Princeton guys kind of stick together which is a cool part about Princeton,” said Schroeder. “I’m really close with a lot of those guys who are in the coaching profession still. It wasn’t by design. I grew up near Saint Mary’s and I was able to get in. I look at it now as probably a little bit of the best of both worlds. If you look at it from my perspective of career development and being able to pursue head coaching jobs down the line, I have the Princeton thing and then I also don’t have the Princeton thing and I have another avenue and another coaching tree that I can use.” In his decade with Saint M a r y ’s , S c h r o e d e r h a s climbed up through every coaching position possible. It started as a graduate assistant while earning a master’s degree in kinesiology. “My first couple years were so exciting,” said Schroeder. “It felt so good to be back in it. There was pressure on me to execute and perform to a certain degree. It was really enjoyable. It’s a ton of work. You have to put in a ton of time. It’s stuff I enjoy. Maybe not everyone enjoys it, but I like breaking down film, maybe rebounding for a player, just being in the gym. It’s not like you get to work on your own game, but you’re in the gym and you get to do a lot of that stuff and it’s pretty fun.” In the two years he was there as graduate assistant, Saint Mary’s was led on the court by Matthew Dellavedova. Dellavedova, who won an NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers whom he just re-signed with, went on to marry Schroeder’s younger sister, making Schroeder likely the second best point guard in their family. “They were here for the last six or seven months in a row,” said Schroeder. “Cleveland didn’t make the bubble, so they were here in California. He was just working out. I probably see

him three times a week. Now they’re gone again since he signed with Cleveland.” In 2014, Schroeder was elevated to Saint Mary’s director of basketball operations. That job came with a different element of responsibility that has also been valuable to his development. “That’s a grind for sure,” said Schroeder. “You don’t get to do as much basketball stuff. You have to do the travel and the administration stuff. It really teaches you about the business of it and that was great for me, but it was tough.” Schroeder spent the next five years as assistant coach before this year’s promotion to associate head coach. He felt the draw of coaching the most over those five years as he began to establish himself and his style and his influence. “Once I became assistant, that’s when I thought, this is a lot of fun,” said Schroeder. “You get to recruit, you get to coach, you get to game plan. That’s a lot of fun to build relationships with the players. So it’s 1000 percent a big-time grind, and there are so many people that want to get into coaching and it’s extremely competitive like any industry. You have to scrap and claw. If you’re loyal and you’re all in and you work really hard, you can be successful.” Getting exposed to Princeton-style basketball while starring at De La Salle High School, Schroeder further enhanced his understanding of the Princeton offense while playing for Sydney Johnson. His college career has influenced how he looks at the game and uses Princeton principles. “It shows up quite a bit actually,” said Schroeder. “At Saint Mary’s, we don’t run the Princeton offense but we are a program that takes a lot of pride in skill and high basketball IQ. The way I’ve been raised in basketball with going to Princeton, it fits well with what we do at Saint Mary’s. Just in recruiting, being able to evaluate certain players, there’s certain things I align with with our head coach on and believe in in terms of what wins games and what doesn’t. And in terms of what we run offensively and defensively, there’s a lot of different concepts and schemes that I picked up along the way at Princeton. I know that Princeton basketball, everyone would always say, can you pass, dribble and shoot? That’s something that we talk about at Saint Mary’s. We want to play with skilled

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ON POINT: Marcus Schroeder makes a point during a game earlier his month is his role as the associate head coach of the Saint Mary’s men’s basketball program. Schroeder, a 2010 Princeton University alum and former star point guard for the Tigers, is in his 10th season at Saint Mary’s, having climbed up the ranks from graduate assistant to director of basketball operations, to assistant coach to his current position. (Photo by Tod Fierner, Saint Mary’s Athletics)

guys that can make shots and can really pass and have a good feel for the game.” Saint Mary’s hasn’t run into many Princeton connections in Schroeder’s time. He was just a graduate assistant when the Gaels played Joe Scott’s Denver team and Mike Brennan’s American squad. Schroeder keeps a good relationship with current Tigers head coach Mitch Henderson and is close with Princeton assistant Skye Ettin, who was also named as one of the 50 Impactful Mid Major Coaches by Silver Waves Media, and closely follows his alma mater. “I’m pretty connected with them,” said Schroeder. “I follow them because I love Princeton basketball and I love the school and everything about it. I know their schedule backwards and forwards. I’ll know when they play that day. I check in and look at the box score. I know some of the names on the team. I know their recruiting class. I might not know that if I weren’t in coaching, but I know that because I’m in coaching. I know who they’re bringing in each year. We’ve had to recruit against Princeton at certain points.” Feeling lucky to be coaching during a season in which the Ivy League has canceled its 2020-21 campaign, Schroeder also feels fortunate with the way that his career has been shaping up. “I really enjoy where I’m

at,” said Schroeder. “I try to remind myself that I’m really lucky just because I’m in a situation where people will move all over the place to just stay in coaching and get their foot into coaching. I’m super fortunate. I live 10 minutes from my parents and where I grew up. I get to coach at a top-30 type program, and I’m an assistant and I know people would kill to be in my spot. I try to have humility on that because some of it is luck. Some of it is luck, some of it is work.” Schroeder’s hard work and dedication are again showing up on the scoreboard. Saint Mary’s improved to 6-1 with a 96-61 win over San Jose State last Friday and is again a front-runner to win the West Coast Conference. Keeping among the top teams in the country can only help open possibilities for the assistant coach’s long-term aspirations. “The ultimate goal is to be head coach,” said Schroeder, who has helped the Gaels go 136-37 overall and 6917 in WCC play over the last five seasons. “But it’s not like I’m going to be moving around to find more assistant jobs. I’m committed to St. Mary’s. If a really good head coaching opportunity came about, that could be something I’d pursue. I’m super happy with where I’m at at Saint Mary’s.” —Justin Feil

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When Bob Surace sought to become the head coach of the Princeton University football team a decade ago, he aspired to do more than just get the Tigers back on the winning track. Surace, a 1990 Princeton alum and former star offensive lineman in his college days, looked to follow the example of legendary Tiger men’s basketball coach Pete Carril. “I admire Pete Carril as much as anybody in my time at Princeton as a student, as an alum, as a coach,” said Surace, who took over the Tiger program starting with the 2010 season. “You look at Pete Carril’s tree and how many branches it has as other people have had success and done well. When you think of Pete Carril you think of the sweater and the cigar but you also think of the Princeton offense. I remember in my interview I was asked about scheme and I talked about offense. I wanted to do something with a creative staff that was going to be known as the Princeton offense, doing it at a high speed with a beautiful system and all of those things.” Installing an innovative no-huddle, hurry-up offense, Surace has guided the Princeton program to Ivy League titles in 2013, 2016, and 2018, setting a slew of program and league offensive records in the process, including an Ivy best of 470 points in going 10-0 in 2018. While the Tigers didn’t get to play this fall after the Ivy League canceled the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, the Princeton coaching tree and offensive approach are on full display just up Route 1 with the Rutgers football team.

As Greg Schiano returned for his second stint as the head coach of the Scarlet Knights, he hired former Princeton offensive coordinator Sean Gleeson to serve in the same role for his program. He also brought in another former Tiger offensive coordinator, Andrew Aurich, to coach the offensive line. With rising coaching star Gleeson employing his fastpaced attack, Rutgers is enjoying a revival. Coming off a 2019 season that saw the Scarlet Knights go 2-10 overall and 0-9 in Big Ten play, getting outscored 355-51 in conference games, Rutgers is turning heads this fall with its potent offense. Playing only Big 10 games in 2020, the Scarlet Knights are currently 3-5, averaging 27.4 points a game. Glued to Rutgers games this fall, Surace is seeing a lot of familiar things. “You root for your friends, it is home more with Rutgers because offensively you could take the 2010 offense that we put together and you are seeing plays that we were running successfully at Princeton,” said Surace. “You see the throwbacks, a screen going for a touchdown, or the TD they threw to an offensive lineman. I think it is just good proof that if you are a good coach in high school, if you are a good coach in Division III, if you are a good coach in the FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) level, you can be a good coach anywhere.” Surace sensed that Rutgers would benefit by adding Gleeson and Aurich to the staff. “They are just impressive people, I am not surprised one bit,” said Surace. “They can go in any room anywhere in the country and

be good coaches. I feel I have a staff like that now. I feel like James Perry (former Princeton offensive coordinator and current Brown head coach) is doing the same thing at Brown. We are building this tree.” Over the years, Surace has developed a connection with Schiano, who led Rutgers to new heights during his first stint as head coach of the program from 2001-11. “For every job where a guy gets hired, coaches do their homework and they call you,” said Surace, noting that there are 11 people on the Rutgers staff with ties to Princeton, including special assistant to the head coach Joe Susan, offensive assistant Dennis Goldman, special teams coordinator Adam Scheier, and player development assistant Mark Fossati with the first three having coached for the Tigers and Fossati ’19 having been a star linebacker. “With Greg, Rutgers is right down the road. He had such tremendous success there before and we have two programs pretty close together. We had a relationship there beforehand. I would hope in this case with the success that we have had, when you gauge a recommendation or answer questions, he knows I am telling the truth. He knows that this is coming from somebody who is not going to lie to him.” It didn’t take long for Surace to realize that Gleeson was the real deal. “I got to know Sean because James Perry coached him in college at Williams,” said Surace of Gleeson, who has been nominated for the Broyles Award given annually to the top assistant coach in college football. “Sean shows up early in our

tenure here. We are putting together the offense and we are sitting in meetings. Sean would make the drive down from Delbarton where he was coaching and show up. Sean would leave and you would say this is an impressive guy. We say any time you want to, come down. There are a lot of impressive people that come in and I say that too and most of them you might see once a year. Sean comes the next day, he comes the following day. Sean is with us every day, we didn’t have any openings at the time.” As a result, Surace referred Gleeson to his brother Brian, the head coach for FDU-Florham from 2011-19, who hired the young coach as his offensive coordinator. “Sean takes a pay cut to work for my brother for two years and then a job opens up at Princeton where I think Sean is the perfect fit,” said Surace. “I call my brother up and I say I am going to interview Sean, he is perfect for this. Sean interviewed and just the way he is, it was an easy hire. That is how we got him. It was clear that he was a special coach and that he was going to do a great job.” In Surace’s view, Aurich is another special coach. “The offensive line is my background,” said Surace. “I love sitting in a room, discussing football and talking with offensive line coaches. Andy is a great coach. The best thing about him and guys like Sean is that they are equally as high character, impressive people as they are coaches.” The Princeton football clan is proud of the impact that the Tiger products are having on Rutgers. “I just did a Zoom the other night, it was for the alums who graduated in the 2000s and above,” said Surace. “Mark Fossati is on that

SHINING KNIGHT: Sean Gleeson fields questions at the Princeton University football media day in 2018 in his role as the offensive coordinator for the Tigers. Gleeson, who went on to serve as the offensive coordinator for Oklahoma State in 2019, has returned to New Jersey this fall to run the offense for the Rutgers University football team. With Gleeson employing his fast-paced attack, Rutgers is enjoying a revival. Coming off a 2019 season that saw the Scarlet Knights to 2-10 overall and 0-9 in Big Ten play, Rutgers is turning heads this fall with its potent offense. Playing only Big 10 games in 2020, the Scarlet Knights are 3-5 and averaging 27.4 points a game. Gleeson, for his part, has been nominated for the Broyles Award, given annually to the top assistant coach in college football. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Zoom. We are cheering Fossati on during that Zoom. I tell Fossati you have to get Andy and Andy comes on the Zoom. Everybody is chopping and cheering him on because it is a family. In this profession, you root for your friends.” Rooting for Rutgers this fall has led to some special family moments for Surace. “When I watch them play, it

is usually sitting on the couch on Saturday night with my son,” said Surace, whose son, A.J., is a freshman quarterback for Notre Dame High. “One of the quarterbacks who played last Saturday, my son has trained with. So every time he would complete a pass, my son is up and down on the couch cheering for Sean and Andy.” —Bill Alden

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Seven members of the Princeton University men’s swim team competed at the U.S. Open last month, a meet highlighted by Dylan Porges breaking the school record in the 800 -meter freestyle and earning his first Olympic Trials cut. “Following on the heels of last Thursday’s announcement about the cancellation of our competitive season, it was a welcome site to see seven Tigers racing at the U.S. Open,” said Princeton head coach Matt Crispino after the competition. “Our student-athletes are making the most of this situation and are making no excuses. We’re very proud of all their performances, but Dylan Porges and Raunak Khosla were the standouts. We are eager to see more Tigers in action throughout the next few months.” Porges, an All-Ivy League performer last winter as a freshman, and Max Seidel swam at the Greensboro, N.C., location while Khosla, Owen Huang, John Ehling, and Peyton Werner swam in Indianapolis, Ind. Brian Lou swam in Irvine, Calif. Porges had an outstanding meet; along with breaking the school record in the 800 free, he also finished 21st overall and earned his first U.S. Olympic Trials cut with a time of 8:12.42. He also touched the wall at a personal-best time of 15.49.24 to win the 1,500 free at his site and finish 15th overall. Khosla, an All-American as a sophomore in the 201920 season, also performed well, finishing third at the Indianapolis site and ninth overall in the 400 individual medley in 4:19.12 and first at the Indianapolis site and 11th overall in the 200 IM, clocking in at 2:03.19. He also finished 26th in the 200 butterfly with a time of 2:02.82. Ehling competed in the 800 free and 1,500 free, posting times of 8:55.35 a n d 16 : 5 3 .9 5 . H u a n g touched the wall at 2:11.05 in the 200 IM and 2:25.33 in the 200 backstroke while Seidel clocked a 1:06.82 in the 100 breaststroke. Lou came in at 23.90 in the 50 free and 53.18 in the 100 free. Werner posted a time of 4:11.51 in the 400 free, 16:30.94 in the 1,500 free, and 4:39.55 in the 400 IM.

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The Princeton University men’s basketball program is mourning the loss of one of its own, Bob Roma, co-captain of the 1978-79 team, who passed away recently at the age of 63. The condolences go out to Roma’s wife, Elise, who was a big presence during his years at Princeton, and his two children and two grandchildren. Roma, a resident of Worcester Township, Pa., for over 30 years, passed away on November 9. Starring for the Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, N.J., Roma was a high school All-American and a major recruit for Tiger head coach Pete Carril, who nabbed him away from Notre Dame (which the Tigers beat in 1977) and other

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Division I basketball powers. Princeton Men’s Hoops Mourning Death of Roma ’79 At Princeton, Roma, a 6’8, 220-pound forward, helped the 1976 -77 team ( 21-5 overall, 13-1 Ivy League) win the Ivy title. The 1977 Ivy League Rookie of the Year, Roma went on to score 1,076 points in his Tiger career and was a three-time All-Ivy League honoree. His teammates and friends valued him even more as a person, as he was kind, supportive, and gentle. In a statement, the Class of 1979 said “Bob’s teammates, friends and classmates valued his humility, kindness and fr iendship above all.” While Roma was a star basketball player, the statement added, “his priorities were all about supporting family and friends and leading a balanced, meaningful life.”

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PDS Field Hockey Undeterred by 1-4 Start, Stuck Together in Producing Winning Season When the Princeton Day School field hockey team lost four of its first five games this fall, its players could have gotten discouraged. Instead, PDS caught fire and got on a roll, reeling off four straight victories to end the season with a winning record of 5-4. In assessing her squad’s late surge, Panther head coach Heather Farlow saw it as a product of some rigorous selfassessment on the part of her players. “Our season was so condensed, we started one week and then we would get better the next week,” said Farlow. “By playing competitive hockey against another team and not just scrimmaging among ourselves, it gave them the opportunity to see what they did well and what we need to work on. It gave them the perspective that they needed even though the coaches had said some things. It was learn by doing. If you don’t get the result that you expect, then you can make the change and improve. You are creating opportunities for yourself.” The Panthers displayed that improvement when they edged Stuart 1-0 on November 4, weeks after losing 4-1 to the Tartans on October 21. “Stuart is a very strong team, they were in the finals last year for Mercer County and they are always strong,” added Farlow. “They are well coached and so we had to tighten up our defense. We ended up being on defense quite a bit during that game. It was one of those things where we knew we had

to create our opportunities and just stay positive. The girls stuck with it.” PDS stuck with it to the end, pulling out a 4-3 overtime win at Bordentown in its finale on November 10. “They have one player who is just excellent (Morgan Kato), she is a Division 1 bound player,” said Farlow who got two goals from junior star Ally Antonacci in the win with freshman Tessa Caputo and sophomore Jadyn Huff chipping in one apiece. “They scored goals off of corners and this kid is the person they gave the ball to. They had some speed up front. We did well against Bordentown because we were able to control possession most of the game. That is what we have been focusing on all season. It was an exciting way to end the season. They had played Stuart earlier and they had won one and lost one so I knew that they were going to be competitive.” Over the course of the fall, the Panthers found themselves in a lot of exciting games as they played local prep foes in seven of its nine games. “I think there was good competition between Stuart, Pennington, Hun, and us,” said Farlow. “It was really nice; they stayed competitive but everybody was so glad to be playing. It was just a really positive experience.” In Farlow’s view, just getting to be on the field all fall was a big positive. “The kids were just so happy to be back at preseason after not being on campus for five

months,” said Farlow. “That was the one thing for a lot of them to look forward to. Being in school and classes this year was so different and playing a sport after school was the one thing that seems normal.” The squad’s group of seniors led by captains Gianna Gasparro, Skye Harris, Olivia Phillips, and Aaliyah Sayed along with Hannah Choe and Caroline Topping showed a lot of class. “The four captains started working with me in June, we started to do Zoom calls and they took a leadership course through the National Federation of High Schools,” said Farlow. “We talked about what they wanted the season to look like and how we were going to have to stay so flexible. We decided that I was going to make all four of them captains because we didn’t know what would happen if I make someone captain and they got quarantined, so I was counting on those four. When the volleyball season got canceled, we got two more seniors in Hannah and Caroline. They didn’t have their spring sports season so they came out and they were great additions.” Looking ahead, the Panthers boast a good core of returners. “We just didn’t know what we are going to look like and we were really pleased,” said Farlow, who noted that the program lost three key seniors to graduation from the 2019 squad in Lexie Hausheer, Caroline Haggerty, and Skye Mundenar. “We have some really good athletes in the lower grades. The juniors are strong and we

UP HER ALLEY: Princeton Day School field hockey player Ally Antonacci, left, goes after the ball in a game this fall. Junior star Antonacci helped spark the PDS offense as the Panthers ended the season on a four-game winning streak to post a final record of 5-4. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

have some good sophomores and two freshman.” Juniors Maggie ZarishYasunas and Ally Antonacci emerged as strong performers this fall for PDS. “Maggie stepped into that attacking center mid role for us,” said Farlow, whose other young stars include freshmen Logan Harrison and Caputo, sophomores Sophia Jaffe, Anna Terry, and Huff along with juniors Frances Gallagher, Haley Sullivan, Frances Bobbitt, and Rebecca Willner. “She made a huge difference, she was running all over the field all of the time. Ally is phenomenal. Her main focus

has been ice hockey. It is nice because she is just such a good athlete. She takes what we do here and what she does in ice hockey. She will put the ball over the goalie’s pads because that is natural for her in ice hockey to do a wrister. She has great vision, she is very critical for our offense.” Farlow and her assistant coaches relished getting the chance to work with their players on a daily basis. “I am just glad that we got to play; it was great to be out there coaching again because I hadn’t coached in a long time,” said Farlow, whose staff included former Princeton Uni-

versity star Annabeth Donovan, Brandi Ritz, the director of field hockey at Centercourt Sports in Lawrence, and current Princeton standout Claire Donovan, who is deferring her junior year. “My staff was great this year. Claire and Annabeth are both phenomenal. Brandi is just coming out of the college ranks. She is over there running field hockey at Centercourt; she is incredibly knowledgeable. It is nice to have a full coaching staff that is very dedicated to what they do.” —Bill Alden

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It was a classic 2020 scenario for Tracey Arndt and her Hun School field hockey team. With the team’s season finale at Moorestown Friends slated for November 6, Hun head coach Arndt got a phone call the day before the game advising her that it was being canceled. Displaying the flexibility that has become habit this year, Arndt reached out to find another opponent for the game and found a partner in the Princeton Day School squad. “I have a ton of respect for Heather (PDS head coach Heather Farlow), her team, and her program so I threw an SOS out there and asked if there is any chance if you would be willing to host us,” said Arndt. “They were so gracious in letting us come over.” With the teams having split their previous two meetings, the rubber match proved to be a thriller as PDS prevailed 2-1 in overtime. Despite the result, Arndt had no qualms with how her players competed in the finale. “That game was amazing,” said Arndt, who got a goal in the contest from senior stalwart Allison Rho on an assist by promising freshman Ava Olender. “I was making sure that everybody played and got that experience. Besides the loss, it was an amazing way to end when the alternative was no game at all.” While Hun finished the fall at 1-6, Arndt believes that the record doesn’t give the full picture of what the program accomplished in 2020. “C e r t a i n ly t h e r e c or d doesn’t reflect a successful season but with all things considered, it was a success for many reasons,” said Arndt, a former Penn State field hockey star and U.S. national team member. “As I get older, you learn that so much of this game is about the overall experience. All of our games were closer than they had been last year when it was like 5-0, 3-0. In that regard, I thought we got better as a team. We had a wide range of levels that were able to contribute, that was really good.” Mos t i mpor ta nt ly, t he team forged deep bonds as they worked through the

challenges posed by COVID-19. “We have been together, although separate, for a long time,” said Arndt. “In the spring, it was being sad together, being there for each other and supporting each other as we lost spring seasons and were wondering what was going to happen. We had really brave conversations this summer regarding all of the things that were going on so that was amazing.” Arndt credited her group of seniors, Sydney Cobb, Kayla Hampton, Elizabeth Ji, Rosie Martinez, Aimee Millington, Renee Nearing, and Rho, with playing a big part in creating that supportive environment. “It is a great group of you ng women, t hey are more to me than high school kids,” said Arndt. “They all have their unique talents, both on and off the field. All of their personalities come together. They really hold true all of the values that are important to our team and to Hun in that they are extremely hardworking, extremely kind. They support everybody on and off the field and they just really love each other. We always talk about leading from wherever you are. Some led by being on the field, some were leaders through their communication. We had others that were leading from the bench. I was able to communicate to the team through them to see what was needed and what was not. This is year two for us all together and they welcomed me with open arms last year.” That class is leaving a legacy for the program’s returning players. “I don’t like to say goodbye to the seniors but I have another group of juniors who are the same way,” said Arndt, whose Class of 2022 includes Ashley Jones, Olivia Gall, Nicki Schaefer, Lexi Thomas, Nora Shea, Aletheia Watts, and Lynssi Italia. “I think we are turning a corner. Our goalie Lexi Thomas showed a lot of improvement so that was really great. We had the addition of three sophomores who ended up playing a lot for us in Abby O’Brien, Mallory Smith, and Mia Chiodo. It is a nice core.” One of the nicest moments

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of the fall for the squad came in their final training session. “Usually on the last day of practice we let the seniors run the practice, do all of the drills, recruit teams and try to make it a really special day,” said Arndt. “I had my camera out and I am taking pictures and the seniors are embracing sophomores who have just become great friends in the course of a couple of months. Girls are legitimately crying because they didn’t want it to end. There was so much laughter. In a world where everything was going wrong, that day felt so right. It made me feel that we were more successful than the scoreboard would indicate.” On the whole, Arndt felt that going ahead with the

s eas on and p ers ever ing through the ups and downs was definitely the right thing to do. “I think there were eight or nine freshmen who had never really met each other before and within a couple of months’ time they had all of these friends,” said Arndt. “We felt it was very important for the physical, mental and social well-being to play safely if we could. I am so thankful for the Hun community and the support group that allowed us to do that. It really took a village. It was an opportunity for the girls. If you aren’t a part of something, you might not get to meet the other freshmen. We didn’t have a preseason like we had before. As coaching staff, we had to really try to be deliberate, intentional and safe with whatever type of connection and team building we tried to do. The girls were great with that.” —Bill Alden

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Hun School Football Alums last week of March or April 1, Make Impact at College Level depending on the sport. A pair of Hun School alums, Dylan Deveney and Josh Henderson, made contributions last week for their FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) Division I college football programs. Deveney, a sophomore tight end at Georgia Tech, scored the first touchdown of his college career, making an 18-yard TD catch in the Yellow Jackets’ 34-20 loss to Pittsburgh last Thursday evening. The 6’6, 258-pound Deveney had two receptions for 23 yards in the defeat as Georgia Tech dropped to 3-7 overall and 3-6 ACC. Deveney now has four catches for 38 yards and the one touchdown on the season. Henderson, a sophomore running back at the University of North Carolina, had a part in a dominant rushing performance as the 20thranked Tar Heels rolled to a

KEEPING UP WITH JONES: Hun School field hockey player Ashley Jones controls the ball in a game this fall. Junior standout Jones stepped up on offense this fall as Hun went 1-6. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Courtney Alexis Leopold A b e l o v e d d a u g h t e r, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend left this world on Monday, November 30th, at 32 years of age. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 8, 1988, Courtney grew up in Princeton and Burlington, NJ, where she attended All Saints Grammar School and was awarded the President’s Medal for Academic Achievement. Courtney graduated from Princeton Day School in 2006. She studied piano and voice at Westminster Choir College for many years, where she was part of their Cantus Choir. She graduated cum laude from The College of New Jersey in 2010, majoring in

Psychology with a minor in Spanish. Courtney was inducted into the Golden Key Honor Society, and Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society. As a Psychology Honors student, Courtney was a research assistant in the Memory and Aging Lab, followed by a psychology externship at the William James Psychology Building at Harvard University’s Emotion Health and Physiology Lab. In 2012, she was awarded a Master’s degree in Counseling from Loyola Mar ymount University in Los Angeles, became a Certified Yoga Therapist while there, inducted into the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society, and Kappa Delta Pi International Education

Honor Society. A straight “A” graduate student, Courtney became a Licensed Associate Counselor in 2016 helping children, teens, and adults in the Cherry Hill area, and was an adjunct professor in the psychology department at The College of New Jersey. Her passion was yoga and the mind-body connection, having taught yoga in Princeton at Gratitude Yoga, Yoga Above, and Honor Yoga, as well as yoga studios in Southern New Jersey, and Los Angeles. One of her projects was teaching yoga to underprivileged children in Trenton. She was a talented yogi with many followers. Courtney had great faith in the Lord as evidenced by her care, love, and concern for others. Some of her projects included working with children at the Puerto Rican Daycare Center in Trenton, and doing chair yoga for seniors at a nursing home in Los Angeles. She insisted on changing her assigned clinical counseling hours to work with high school students whose parents were in gangs, or were in gangs themselves, and counseled them regarding coping skills, including yoga and meditation. Courtney asked to be transferred from Beverly Hills High School while in her master’s program training to a Latino high school in East LA where the primary language was Spanish. Courtney was always reaching out and pushing herself to go to areas most people do not want to go, for purposes of helping others. She was also a dancer, singer, writer, and artist.

Courtney excelled in every area of her life, and combined intellect, ar t, and passion in every endeavor. Highly spiritual and compassionate, a docent at Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum, a lover of animals, the beach, and all of nature, she was a beautiful soul. She especially loved her dogs, Trixie and Tommy. She loved to travel, having been to Nairobi, Kenya (to help reintegrate enslaved women into society), Ecuador, Mexico, Israel, London, and throughout the U.S. She is survived by her father, Clayton E. Leopold, MD of Princeton, her mother Joyce Solero, her stepfather Ivan Solero, and her grandparents Dolores and John Zalewski ( “Babci and Dziadzi” ) of Burlington, NJ. She was preceded in death by grandparents Carol and Harvey Leopold of New York City. She will be deeply missed by her family, clients, and her many yoga students, and all who knew her. Courtney always reminded us that the springtime was a time of rebirth and renewal. Therefore, a Celebration of Life service and memorial will be held in the spring and more information will be posted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that a donation be made in Courtney’s name when a foundation in her name is created in the spring.

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Mary Ellen Telfeian, age 84, of Princeton, NJ, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was predeceased by her husband of 26 years, A r t in Telfeian, M.D., in 1989. She is survived by her three children, Arthur Telfeian (Victoria), Albert Telfeian, M.D., Ph.D. (Jennifer), and Ann Mary Telfeian; her grandsons Sean and Ryan, Clark and Brooks; and her brother Dan Carey ( Ronnie). M a r y E l l e n g r a d u ate d from the College of Mount Saint Vincent, Riverdale, N Y, earning a B.S., and later earned her master’s degree in nursing at N.Y.U. She served as a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital in Manhattan and at Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT. She met her husband Artin, through a priest friend, playing bridge. 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Mary Amesbury Stabler Mary Amesbury Stabler, 85, of Skillman, New Jersey, passed away on December 14, 2020, after contracting COVID-19 in early December. Mary was born July 16, 1935, in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, to William and Mildred Amesbury. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert; her sister, Jane Winton; and her brother, Stephen Amesbury. She is survived by her brother, William Amesbury, of Reno, Nevada; her children Julie Hull (Tom) of Shoreline, Washington; Ted ( Mar tha Embrey ) of Durango, Colorado; Larry (Betsy) of Princeton, New Jersey; Peggy Fischer of Mercer Island, Washington; Peter (Martha) of San Francisco, California; and 10 grandchildren. Mary attended The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and graduated f rom Vas s ar C ollege i n 1957. She and Bob raised their family in Ithaca, New York; Newport Beach, CA; and Princeton, New Jersey. They later resided in Brecke n r id g e, C olor ad o, a n d Skillman, New Jersey. Mary greatly enjoyed reunions with her children and grandchildren and was an avid world traveler, bridge player, knitter, reader, sailor, and New York Times crossword solver. She resided in independent living at Stonebridge at Montgomery at the time of her death.

Joan A. Eisenmann Joan A. Eisenmann, 84, of Kingston passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center of Plainsboro, NJ. Joan was born in Princeton, NJ. Joan and her husband Karl are lifelong residents of Kingston. She was a life member of The Ladies Auxiliary of Kingston Volunteer Fire Company. Joan was also a member of Kingston Presby terian Church for over 50 years. She was a member of the Kingston Quilting Club since it began in 1999. She was employed by Woodwinds as an office manager. Joan enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, and shopping with her granddaughters.

She is sur vived by her loving husband of 65 years Karl Eisenmann, daughter and son-in-law Shari and R ichard Russo, son and daughter-in-law Gary and Jane Eisenmann, five grandchildren Kimberly (David) Reed, Carly (Christopher) Whittaker, Veronica Eisenmann, Emily Russo, Jaclyn Eisenmann, and two greatgrandchildren Kailey Reed and Courtney Reed. Burial will be in Kingston Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Kingston on Saturday, December 19 at 11 a.m. Family and friends are permitted at the graveside. Visitation and Service will be by family invitation only due to COVID-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kingston Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home.

David Balitz Dav id B alit z, age 68, passed away at his home in Ewing, NJ, on Sunday, December 13, 2020. David was a lifelong resident of Ewing, graduating from Ewing High School. For the past 18 years he was the director of mail operations and services at Princeton University. Previously he worked at the New Jersey Division of Taxation. David was an avid golfer and loved watching sports and movies with his wife, Joan. He also enjoyed visiting Atlantic City and rooting for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Predeceased by his parents Abe and Virginia Balitz, a nd h is brot her Rob er t Balitz. He is survived by his loving wife Joan Balitz. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 19 at 11 a.m. at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ. Masks and social distancing are required, Covid-19 restrictions on building capacity are enforced. The service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend in person. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To view the service live stream and to send condolences visit OrlandsMemorialChapel.com.

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Donald S. Knutson, 88, passed away peacefully at Artis Senior Living in Princeton, NJ, with family at his side on December 11, 2020. Born June 24, 1932 in Hartford, CT, to the late Axel J. and Helga (Johnson) Knutson. He grew up in Wethersfield, CT, and spent many, joyful summers at the family farm in Waterville, Quebec. Family and relatives were always an important part of his life and he stayed wellconnected with all of them throughout his life. Following graduation from Trinity College in Hartford, CT, with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Donald went to work for Westinghouse. He went on to earn a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He accepted an engineering position at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in early 1966, where he worked on fusion energy research, and ultimately the Tokamak Fusion Test Reactor (TFTR). Donald became Principal Engineer of the Mechanical Engineering Section. He retired from the Laboratory in 1997 after 31 years.

Barbara Alice Gillespie Barbara Alice Gillespie, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Monroe Township, NJ. Born November 21, 1931 in Los Angeles, CA, to Alice Greiner and Ernst Arnold Lugenbill, Barbara graduated from Pepperdine College and married Thomas W. Gillespie in 1953. They spent the first year of their happy 58-year marriage in Princeton, NJ, where Tom was a student at Princeton Theological Seminary and Barbara taught school nearby. Partners in life and ministry, they returned to California where they served two Presbyterian congregations and raised three children. They returned to Princeton in 1983 when Tom was called to serve as the 5th President of Princeton Theological Seminary. Barbara is remembered for her wit and gracious hospitality, opening their home to friends, students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Barbara was energetic and creative, enjoying quilting and other needle arts, cooking, gardening, and travel. A beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara is survived by daughters Robyn Glassman ( Kenneth) and Dayle Rounds (Stephen), son Bill Gillespie, and six grand-

became an engaged mem- Through Steve’s numerous ber of the community. She surgeries and ultimately two taught at the Stuart School, heart transplants, she and Ben and was an active mother in helped him to grow, thrive, the schooling of her four sons. and lead an independent life. She adored art and enjoyed They left Princeton in 1991 many visits to the Princeton and moved to California, where University Art Museum, as Steve worked, to help him rewell as museums in New York cover from his first transplant City. For many years, she and and stayed there until his passBen belonged to a theater ing in 2009. group of close friends that atBeverly is predeceased by tended regular performances her parents, her beloved husat McCarter Theatre. Beverly band of 62 years, Dr. Benloved Princeton and all that it jamin K. Silverman, her son had to offer her family. She Steven, and her brothers Louwas also the architect of many is Miller and S. Murray Miller. family vacations to different Survivors include her sons parts of the country. Later, Richard (Mary) of Cupertino, as the family had scattered to CA, Robert (Joanne) of Ausdifferent states, she and Ben tin, TX, and Jonathan (Anne purchased a beach house in Marie) of Upper Saddle River, Bay Head, NJ, to serve as a NJ. Survivors also include her central gathering place for seven grandchildren, Scott, children and grandchildren. Lara, Sarai, Dustin, Allie, To her grandchildren, she was Kevin, and Jeremy. “Grammy,” provider of love, In lieu of flowers, donations card games, and chocolate can be made to the Commudoughnuts. nity Food Bank of New Jersey Perhaps Beverly’s greatest ac- at https://give.cfbnj.org/Bevcomplishment came in the care erlySilverman. and nurturing that she provided send condolences visBeverly M. Silverman to her son Steve, who was born it To OrlandsMemorialChapel. Mrs. Beverly M. Silverman, with a congenital heart defect. com. 94, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and a longtime former resident of PERSONAL PAPERWORK Princeton, NJ, passed away SOLUTIONS...AND MORE, INC. on December 10th, 2020. During these challenging times we are actively supporting our clients Beverly Miller was born providing the following services as “your virtual home office.” and raised in Baltimore, MD, www.ppsmore.com the daughter of Isadore and Sophie Miller. She gradu- Our expert services include: ated from Goucher College in • Personal accounting 1948. That year, she married (Bill payment/check writing) Dr. Benjamin K. Silverman. • Household financial management After Beverly taught elementary school for a year, the cou- • Tax preparation (Assembly & analysis of financial information for tax purposes) ple moved around the country as Ben completed his medi- • Income & expense management cal residency, military service, • Healthcare cost administration and fellowship. In 1954, they To talk with us about our services and how we can help you or your settled in Princeton for Ben to loved one during this challenging time please call (609) 371-1466 start his pediatric practice and or email us at info@ppsmore.com. to raise their family. Specialized Services for Seniors and Their Families, Busy Professionals I n P r i nce ton, B everly

children: William Glassman, Trevor Glassman, Hilary Glassman, Emily Rounds, Allie Rounds, and Isla Gillespie. A private burial at the Princeton Cemetery took place Saturday, November 28, 2020. A memorial service will be planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara’s name to Nassau Presbyterian Church or to the Thomas Gillespie Scholarship fund at Princeton Theological Seminary.

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Donald was a lifelong player and fan of ice hockey, and greatly enjoyed participation as part of Princeton University’s Intramural League. He was an accomplished accordion player and performed, recorded, and traveled with the Scandinavian Accordion Club of NY. He was a closethistorian who extensively researched genealogy and published books on his family’s history dating back to the time of Vikings in Scandinavia. Donald and Gunilla, his wife of 44 years, enjoyed traveling together internationally, especially to Sweden. They also were fond of classical music, opera, and theater. Donald loved spending time with his six grandchildren. He enjoyed seeing family in their lakeside cottage in Harrisville, NH. Don was a talented builder who finished large projects such as a garage and sauna. He will be remembered fondly for his kind disposition, gentle nature, and generosity. He was predeceased in 1972 by his first wife Barbro E. (Bjornsson) Knutson. He is survived by his wife, Ebba Gunilla (Olsson) Knutson; his daughters, Ellen (Mark) Kramm, Lisa (Donald) Hamnes, Carol Knutson, Linda (Andrew) Fiscus, and Maria (Nathan) Adkins; and six grandchildren, Karin, Sarah, Grete, Daniel, Steven, and Klara. A memorial service will be planned for a later date in Harrisville, NH. In lieu of flowers, honorary donations to a favorite charity are welcome. Arrangements are under the direction of MatherHodge Funeral Home, Princeton.

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Service, 7:00 pm11:30 178 Nassau Sunday, March 27 10am — To be10:00, determined Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, and 5:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:30 p.m. Christian ScienceStreet, Reading Princeton Room Mass inTenebrae Spanish: Sunday at 11:30 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, and 5:00 p.m. Eucharist, Rite I, 7:30 am 27 Tuesday 178 Nassau Street, Princeton Sunday, March Thurs., Dec. 24 5:00pm Nativity VigilSaturday & Divine 609-924-0919 – Open Monday through fromLiturgy 10 - 4 MassFestive in Holy Spanish: Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 and 5:00 p.m. Mass in Spanish: Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist, Rite II, 9:00 am Thursday March 24 Rite I, 7:30 am Holy Eucharist, 12:00 p.m.Join Holy Eucharist All services Festive are online. us at www.trinityprinc609-924-0919 – Open Monday through Saturday from 10 4 Mass in Spanish: Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Choral Eucharist, Rite Holy Eucharist, Rite Choral II, 12:00 pm II, 11:00 Festive Eucharist, Rite II,am 9:00 am eton.org Holy Eucharist with Foot Washing and Rite II, 11:00 am Festive Choral Eucharist, Streaming on Facebook Live also

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Mr. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music Assoc. Rector, The Rev. Canon Dr. Kara Slade, The. Assoc. Rector, The Rev. Joanne Epply-Schmidt, Rev. Paul Jeanes III, Rector The Rev. Nancy J. Hagner, Associate 33 Mercer Princeton 609-924-2277 www.trinityprinceton.org Mr.St. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music Br. Christopher McNabb, Curate • Mr. Tom Whittemore, of Music Mr. Tom Whittemore, Director of Music Friday, March 25 Director 33 Mercer St. Princeton 33609-924-2277 www.trinityprinceton.org Mercer St. Princeton 609-924-2277 www.trinityprinceton.org The Prayer Book Service for Good Friday, 7:00 am The Prayer Book Service for Good Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Stations of the Cross, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Evening Prayer, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm The Prayer Book Service for Good Friday, 7:00 pm

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10:00 a.m. Children’s Sundaydoors School ways 10:00 to continue worship. While our sanctuary may be closed, a.m.our Worship Service church is open and we will find new avenues to proclaim the Gospel and to and Youth Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School continue asBible one faith community! Adult Classes and Youth Bible Study (A multi-ethnic congregation) Adult Bible Classes Join us for worship on Facebook Live every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (A multi-ethnic congregation) 609-924-1666 • Fax 609-924-0365 Recorded and live stream sermons can also be witherspoonchurch.org 609-924-1666 • Fax 609-924-0365 found on our website - witherspoonchurch.org witherspoonchurch.org Join our mailing list to receive notices of our special services, bible study and virtual fellowship. During the COVID-19 crisis our church office is closed, however, please email witherspoon@verizon.net or leave a message at our church office and a staff member will get back to you. Church office: (609) 924-1666

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