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Town Topics Celebrates 75th Anniversary
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“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” to borrow a line from the U.S. Postal Service’s unofficial motto, and let’s add, “nor hurricane nor snow nor pandemic.” It’s the 75th anniversary of Town Topics —3,900 weeks, 3,900 issues, delivered to the residents of Princeton and the surrounding area. The first edition of Town Topics, on March 15, 1946, looked like an oversized train timetable, a piece of folded 10” by 3.2” paper printed on both sides. Conceived and published by Donald C. Stuart and his brother-in-law Dan D. Coyle, Town Topics was distributed for free to homes and businesses throughout the town. J. Robert “Bob” Hillier, a Town Topics shareholder and publisher of Princeton Magazine, recalls the early days of Town Topics when he was a young boy. “Having grown up in town I can look back to 1946 when Town Topics was founded by a couple of Princeton University public relations people. That was the year my mother started her business, the Flower Basket, right next to the A&P Market, which is where CVS is today.” He continued, “Each week the cover was entirely dedicated to a ‘Man of the Week’ or ‘Woman of the Week.’ My mother was an advertiser, and, over the years, each of my parents was named ‘Person of the Week,’ which is what I believe the heading became.” There was no Town Topics office at first. The editorial and advertising work were carried around in Coyle and Stuart’s briefcases until 1950, when the rapidly growing paper, at that point on actual newsprint and full tabloid size, moved into office space at 4 Mercer Street, where it remained until 2007. With several members of the Coyle and Stuart families helping out, the paper continued to grow with additional employees, expansion to its current six-column format by the early 1960s, and a circulation of 14,000. The Coyles left Princeton to settle in Maryland in 1973. In 1981 Don Stuart, who had been editor for Town Topics’ first 35 years, died suddenly of cancer at age 67 and his son Jeb, who had been an assistant editor and sports writer since 1967, took over. Jeb and his wife Sheila, who directed the business side, ran the newspaper for the next 20 years.
In the late 1990s Lynn Adams Smith, who had been commuting from Princeton to a furniture and design business in Manhattan, decided she “wanted to do something more involved with the community.” She had read a copy of Town Topics before moving to Princeton, and when she saw an ad to work in sales at Town Topics, she responded, went in for an interview, and joined the advertising staff. After working at Town Topics for a few months, she asked her attorney to contact Stuart with an anonymous offer to buy the paper. Soon afterwards “he knew it was me, but it took me three years to convince him,” she said. “He didn’t want to retire, but did it because of his health. He had a lot of confidence in me, and I’ll always appreciate that. He respected my business sense. He trusted we weren’t going to sell to a big newspaper chain.” With the financial backing of a small group of the newspaper’s employees and former employees, along with Bob and Barbara Hillier, Smith took charge of Town Topics in 2001 with a goal of preserving the paper’s look and tradition, upgrading where possible, and bringing Town Topics into the 21st century. Hillier recalled, “My direct involvement with the paper began with an email, ‘How
would you like to own a piece of a Princeton institution?’ followed by a cup of coffee with Lynn Smith the next morning, and an investment in the purchase of the paper the next day. The rest is happy history.” Smith remembers Hillier’s email response to her offer, the invitation to meet over coffee at Sneddon’s Luncheonette the next morning, and even Hillier’s breakfast, as he sat at a window seat eating a poached egg and English muffin and agreed to come on board as part-owner
of the new Town Topics. Under Smith’s leadership, the newspaper acquired computers for everyone and began to send files electronically. The old metal desks from the 1950s, which had become embedded in the floor, were melted down for scrap metal and replaced, and the office, for the first time in many years, got a new coat of paint. In 2007, after 57 years at 4 Mercer Street, Town Topics moved to 305 Witherspoon Street, then, in 2015, to its current Continued on Page 13
As Town Topics has Reported the News, Area Advertisers Have Shared Its Journey Newspapers tell the stories of our time. They are an essential force in providing information for citizens to make decisions and navigate the changes in their world. The advent of the internet and the digital age, with constantly advancing technology, has challenged newspapers in numerous ways. Unfortunately, many print papers have been lost, unable to compete in this new world. Some, though, through the efforts of hardworking staffs, wise leadership decisions, and the continuing support of readers and loyal advertisers — and good
luck — have prevailed. Town Topics is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary, and finds itself in a world far different from that of 1946, when it began reporting the news. Family-Owned Step back for a moment into that world, only one year after the end of World War II. Bricks and mortar establishments were thriving, as people were delighted to “go shopping” after the rationing and shortages of the war years. Princeton was still a relatively small Continued on Page 8
THE FOUNDERS: Conceived by Dan D . Coyle, left, and Donald C . Stuart in 1946, the original Town Topics looked like an oversized train timetable . Coyle and Stuart wrote all the copy and sold all the ads in the paper’s early years .
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A Community Bulletin Municipal Building Now Open by Appointment: Departments in Princeton’s municipal building will set their own appointments. Visitors must be masked. Princetonnj.gov. Summer Jobs for Youth: Princeton residents ages 14-18 can work this summer as part of the Human Services Department’s Summer Youth Employment Program. Work 25 hours a week; earn minimum wage, for eight weeks. Visit princetonnj.gov for details. The deadline is April 30. Volunteers Wanted for Meals on Wheels: The 19th annual “March for Meals” is underway through March. The pandemic has made food insecurity a reality for many people. For information on how to volunteer, contribute, or speak out for the seniors in Mercer County who need help, visit mealsonwheelsmercer.org. Volunteers Wanted for Vaccine Navigators: Volunteers are needed to assist older adults in navigating the complex online scheduling process to secure vaccine appointments, and to support county vaccination efforts by working the registration table at the CURE Arena mega-site in Trenton. Contact Carla Servin at (609) 751-9699 ext. 118 or email vaccine@princetonsenior.org. Vaccination Hotline: New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center is staffed daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Call (855) 568-0545 for questions about registering with the New jersey Vaccine Scheduling System, finding vaccine locations, and more. Volunteer for Vision Zero Task Force: To help prepare a Vision Zero Action Plan for Princeton, which works to prevent traffic deaths and serious injuries to pedestrians. Those with a particular interest or expertise in roadway safety are encouraged to apply at princetonnj.gov.
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SURVIVING A DIFFICULT YEAR: The Princeton Festival, shown here in a 2016 production of the opera “Peter Grimes,” is among the local arts organizations that has weathered the pandemic.
Arts Groups Focus on the Future Following a Year of Uncertainty
According to data released this week by the organizat ion A m er ic a n s for t h e Arts, COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on arts and culture in the United States. Seasons have been canceled. Actors, dancers, musicians, and the staff who support them are out of work.
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While these groups acknowledge their struggles, they are cautiously optimistic about the future. They have partnered with each other — American Repertory Ballet with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Princeton University Concerts with McCarter Theatre Center, and so on. “We all still know that going forward, there is more that we don’t know than we do know,” said Marc Uys, executive director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra, which has had no live performances since the pandemic began. “We’ve had to adapt in a big way to keep our various constituents engaged, meaning our musicians and our audience. But this has been a huge opportunity to expand our reach.” T he orchestra’s recent “Buskaid” programs reached an international audience of about 5,000, which would have been unheard of in prepandemic times. The same is true for The Princeton Festival, which canceled inperson performances but attracted some 4,000 viewers online via its “Virtually Yours” streams. “Once we realized how bad the situation was, we turned on a dime and created this online programming,” said Greg Geehern, acting artistic director. “All of our seasons going forward will integrate many of the things we have learned out of necessity — how best to use technology not only to present, but also to market and expand our outreach not just in the community, but all over the world.” Julie Diana Hench, executive director of American Repertory Ballet, said the company’s Princeton Ballet School switched successfully to online classes and now provides a hybrid model of in-person and Zoom
instruction. “Online audiences have joined from as far as Finland, Australia, France, and Malaysia,” she wrote in an email. Guest artists have worked virtually with dancers in the company, and there have been outdoor performances thanks to funding from grants and individuals. To come up with creative solutions and keep their companies alive, arts leaders turned to their individual and corporate supporters. The response has been heartening. “I have felt so comfortable through this that McCarter is really beloved by the community,” said McCarter Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen, who began her
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“I like to read about interesting things that are going on in town, and hearing about good things that people are doing. Princeton is a small community, pretty intimate in a way, so it is nice to see what people are doing here.” —Tom Murphy, Hopewell
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“I like the obituaries, because it feels like you are reading an entire biography of a person. They are very long and detailed.” —Patrick Ryan, Princeton
Karen: “My main thing to read in the paper at the moment is our situation with COVID. I enjoy follow-ups about the vaccination and how they are moving along.” Peter: “I like to look at real estate for the fun of it, but I also like to follow the discussions about the community, especially from the town Council and topics related to the University. These are the two main areas that I like to follow. ” —Karen and Peter Aurup, Princeton
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in the future. Traffic tie-ups were a novelty — except on football Saturdays, Reunion weekends, and graduation. Pen and Paper People drove American cars, including Studebakers, Packards, Oldsmobiles, and DeSotos. Toyotas, Hondas, and KIAs et al had not yet taken over the highways. Vehicles, other than pickup trucks (mostly seen in the surrounding rural areas ) were generally smaller sedans or station wagons. Large SUVs and other kingsize cars were nowhere in sight. And, a little miscellany: other than face-to-face, if you wanted to communicate, it was via telephone, telegram, or letter writing. Pen and paper were necessary for letters — no email, texting, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc. And no zip codes were needed. Just stamps for three cents! Telephone numbers in Princeton began with Walnut 4 or Walnut 1, and there was still an occasional party line, but no call waiting, or caller ID. Town Topics was there to report it all, and has done so throughout the decades since, witnessing the massive changes in the commu n it y a nd t he nat ion. The space age, men on the moon, presidential assassination and resignation, hippies, music revolutions, VCRs, streaming, and of course, the internet and its resulting metamorphosis of the world. Fast for ward to 2021. Town Topics is still here, providing readers the current Princeton news, helping them to digest the latest
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“Today we have 95 employees. The business stared with three: my grandfather, father, and one employee.” I r v i n g S i e g e l, H a n k ’s grandfather, purchased the business in 1924. His son Martin Siegal ( Hank’s father) joined the firm, later becoming president; the family focus continues to this day, now that Hank’s son Andrew is the latest generation to carry on the Hamilton tradition. Quality jewelry remains a constant in the retail business, but business operation must adapt to changes. And in that regard, this year has been unlike any other during Hank Siegel’s stewardship of Hamilton. “C e r t a i n l y, b u s i n e s s was challenged when our stores were closed for three months,” he reports. “In our 109-year history, the COVID pandemic was the most challenging situation we have ever faced. We were also very concerned for our many Princeton neighbors, which is why we created the Princeton Community Auction to raise funds for other businesses. “However, our excellent team was creative, and we i m m e d iately adde d new pieces to our website as well as added services and features, enabling clients to make appointments, arrange visits outside of the store, consult with our team members, and more, which quickly helped our business to recover.” In Person “That said,” he continues, “unsurprisingly, we continue to find that the purchase of fine jewelry is an experience that people want to have in person with a trusted adviser to guide them, and have the ability to compare items, try them on, and enjoy the experience.” He adds that while jewelry is always the important gift for holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries, many people enjoy surprising a family member or friend with a piece of jewelry at any time. This has been true during the past year with the virus. “People were looking to celebrate with a piece of jewelry. Our engagement ring transactions are way up — more and more couples are getting engaged — and we even had rush orders for wedding rings for couples who decided not to wait until COVID was over but wanted to get married now. Also, Mother’s Day gifts were very big, as well as graduation and other commemorative special occasion gifts. “We find that customers are willing to celebrate and recognize special moments in their lives throughout the year, and this has been true during COVID.” Diamonds continue to be No. 1, he notes, but as he points out, “Hamilton is also known for our selection and expertise in colored gemstones, and in addition to emerald, ruby, and sapphire, we have seen interest in tourmaline, multi-colored sapphires, and opal. “Fine watches have been an important part of our business,” he adds,“and we are known for our outstanding selection in all price ranges, as well our maintenance in-house ser vice center. Siegel knows that change is here to stay, and
Hamilton will adapt to this reality, but its fine quality jewelry and attention to service will never change. As he points out, “I could write a book on the changes in business I have seen in my 40 years with Hamilton. But in terms of the fundamentals that drive our business every day, we are guided by our core values, which have served us well: responsible business practices, integrity, entrepreneurship, hospitality and distinctive service, enduring value, and expertise.” Unique Bounty Emphasizing the unique bou nt y of each s eason, Terhune Orchardsis a local treasure year round. Community members and families gather at this country farm to enjoy great food, fresh fruits and vegetables, friendly farm animals, and w i n e t as t i n g s f rom t h e farm’s own vineyard winery. From its beginning, when owners Pam and Gar y Mount purchased the orchard in 1975, it has been a special place. The diversity of crops and products has increased, along with the expansion of land. More than 200 acres are now farmed, and the land has been preserved under the Farmland Preservation Act. Like all businesses, Terhune Orchards has been affected by COVID-19. Fortunately, as Tannwen Mount, daughter of the ow ners, points out, they have been able to continue without interruption. “Business has changed, but we are thankful that we have not had to close. We have changed how we have operated during this time, and offered different ways of getting our fresh produce and products. With enhanced safety measures, our farm, since it is an outdoor, open air environment, has continued to be a safe place for our community to come. “We have limited the number of people who are able to come into the farm store at one time, and customers who do not feel comfortable coming inside the store have been purchasing in different ways: online, using delivery, porchside pick-up options, and participating in virtual activities during the winter. All our stands and farm store have shields in front of our cash registers, sanitizer and hand-washing stations for customers, as well as our staff practicing enhanced safety guidelines.” “During seasonal times,” she continues, “we have an outdoor market to allow for open air shopping and to accommodate additional customers. Seven days a week, we offer delivery and porchside pick-up of everything in our farm store. We have continued to attend Princeton Farmers Market, West Windsor Farmers Market, and we are at our stand at the Trenton Farmers Market three days a week.” Open Air “Many customers, including new ones, have been coming to Terhune Orchards now because they feel more comfortable than at a grocery store,” she said. “They know our food is fresh, local, and we have the open air environment.” From the beginning, customers have loved Terhune’s apples, peaches, pears, and apple cider. The farm now
grows more than 40 different crops and also offers a full bakery, with many products made from Terhune’s ow n i n g r e d i e nt s ( app l e crisp, cookies, fruit breads, and salsa).Their donuts are always in demand. Pick-Your-Own crops has been a big addition, allowing customers to experience farming firsthand, adds Tannwen. “In 2004, we were able to purchase a new farm, which allowed us to seamlessly transition to organic vegetable production. With the new property, we also expanded to include a vineyard in 2005, and we now have 16 different wines.” O w n e r Pa m M ou nt i s proud that Terhune’s now includes a second generation of the Mount family. “Our daughters Tan nwen and Reuwai are now involved full-time, and our six grandchildren, ages 5 to 16, are all nearby. We have always seen ourselves as stewards, not owners, of the land, and wehave passed that concept down to our children.” Adds Tannwen, “Our customers have continued to support locally grown and the freshest quality produce. We have seen the increasing importance of people wanting to know where the food is coming from and that the local farmer is using safe and sustainable grow ing practices. As a community farm that has always been open to the public, we feel grateful for our community support over the years, and that has not changed.” High Temperatures Benvenuta ! Buon Ap petito! This invitation to enjoy lunch or dinner at Tino’s Artisan Pizza Co. has welcomed customers for 10 years. Located in Kingston, it introduced many diners to Neopolitan-style pizza, which is cooked in terracotta ovens from Italy at very high temperatures. “Because of the high heat, up to 800 degrees, the pizza cooks very fast — in 90 seconds, and this brings out the flavor more intensely,” says owner/chef Tino Procaccini. Offering high quality food has been his focus since 1999, when he and his brother John Procaccini opened La Borgata Ristorante & Pizzeria in the Kingston Mall. Still in college at the time, Tino attended classes every morning, and then spent afternoons and evenings in the kitchen at the restaurant. The work ethic has always been a very important concept in the Procaccini family, he notes, and it is still in the forefront of Tino’s business regimen. He has now added new artisan pizzerias in Ocean Grove, Madison, and Jersey City, and there are plans for more. Each restaurant has felt the impact of COVID-19, he says, and from last March until June, only takeout and curbside pick-up were available. Outdoor dining became popular in the warm weather, and he expects this to continue. “Fortunately, all of our locations have some sort of outdoor dining so when the weather cooperated, it definitely helped when we had no indoor availability. If there is one positive thing that the pandemic brought to the restaurant industry, it is more outdoor dining — even in the colder days
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It’s fun! And of course, it is functional, but it is the sheer number of all kinds of different items that appeal. Tools and gadgets, bird feed and garden supplies, ladders and mailboxes, screws and nails, paints, clocks, and cookware — the list goes on! Smit h ’s Ace Hardware in the Princeton Shopping Center has all of the above a nd mu ch, mu ch more. Since its opening in 2002, it has provided Princeton customers with 30,000 items in stock, and with convenient, in-town friendly and knowledgeable service. “We have expanded the store twice to the 18,000 square feet it is now,” reports owner George Smith. “Also, company-wide, we expanded from three stores (Princeton, Mercerville, and Yardville) to six, with the addition of Chatham, Chester, and Newtown, Pa.” As the number of stores has grown, so has the inventory, he adds. “Major additions to our pro duc t line s include a 3,000-square-foot gourmet housewares department, as well as the following popular brands: Big Green Egg and Traeger grills, Benjamin Moore and Magnolia paints, Craftsman and Milwaukee tools, Yeti Cooler, and Ego, Toro, and Stihl outdoor power equipment. “Services we have added include our computerized chip key cutting, an Ace Rewards Program, free delivery on most items, and AceHardware.com online ordering. “Over the years, many of our original customers have moved from larger homes to smaller ones, including townhouses. We see less ‘do it yourself’ projects and more decorating, such as painting, also gardening, lawncare, and cooking.” Princeton store manager Car ter A llen notes t hat Smith’s Ace Hardware has managed to deal with the COVID challenge effectively. “L u ck i ly, S m it h ’s Ace Hardware company has given our teams the flexibility, support, and responsiveness to balance the needs of our community and each other. Though the pandemic has made much of our dayto-day activities far more
complicated and at times difficult, we continue to keep in mind how much more resourceful we can be by working together to serve our customers, community, and team members. Cleaning Protocols “We have been able to stay open during the past year, and have taken steps during the crisis to meet the changing demands by increasing frequency and thoroughness of cleaning protocols. They include adding multiple sanitizing stations within the building, installing barriers between cashiers and customers, and 6-foot distancing floor signage, etc.” Allen points out that during the times of increased infection rates, the store was closed for cleaning one day a week in addition to the daily cleaning schedule, but remained open during the rest of the week. Even with the popularity of hardware stores, Smith’s Ace has faced the same online competition felt by other bricks and mortar establishments, and this was heightened during worries over COVID. However, adds Allen, “Our customers have increased the scale of their projects and purchases due to the increase of time spent at home. They have been more willing to complete home projects from small to large, and from enjoyable to necessary. Some of the more popular items purchased during the past couple of months include bird feed and sleds. He and George Smith look forward to more years of being a part of the community. “We have enjoyed our nearly 20-year relationship with the Princeton community. Our goal remains to provide quality products and services at affordable prices with knowledgeable sales people, who are always ready to help customers with advice and information.” Fashion Focus Always in the forefront of fashion, Hedy Shepard LTD is a longtime Princeton favorite. Offering a dynamic collection of all-occasion clothing — career to even i ng, s oph is t ic ate d a nd very wearable — it features the latest styles and fashion choices in all categories.
Despite a pandemic and the challenges of online shopping, this special store remains a go-to resource for women who want stylish and unique fashion. Originally opened in 1987 by Hedy Shepard, it became the fashion focus for new owners Lynn Rabinowitz and her daughter Rachel Reiss in 2000. The motherdaughter team operated the store together until Lynn’s death last year. “I am proud to continue the tradition that my mother and I established together,” says Reiss. “I look forward to furthering our focus on personal service and helping customers to look their best.” Of course, the pandemic underlies much of what people think and do today. After being closed last year from March to June, the shop reopened its doors and many customers returned, eager to see the latest styles from the shop’s collection of outstanding designers. Reiss notes that many customers want color f ul tops today, also jewelry and scarves. “Things from the waist up! One reason for this is that so many people are on Zoom now, so you see everyone from the waist up.” During the time the store was closed, Reiss instituted an innovative “Style Boxes” program, which became a big favorite. “We would send a variety of items for clients to choose from. They trust us to know their taste and their height and body shape, etc. We ship all across the country, and the program has become so popular that we will continue it even after the virus is gone. It is fun and functional.” Sole Purpose Now that vaccinations are becoming available, and people are more confident about going out, increasing numbers of customers are visiting the shop, she reports. “Our success is based on our customers. They are loyal and dedicated to our success. This year has proven that to me. They are coming in and buying with the sole purpose of helping me get through these difficult times. They may not have a need for new clothing right now, but they tell me I better
be here when they do!” She points out that there is really nothing like faceto -face interaction. “We listen to our customers’ needs and desires and try to channel that while we are curating a new season. While online shopping may be convenient, it does not offer the opportunity to listen and hear what people want. Until that happens, it can never compare to what we do within these walls. I know my customers agree. We have created a very large family of friends here!” “I find it humbling to be a store owner,” she adds. “I’ve told my customers that many times. I am nothing without them and the manufacturers. I am just the middle woman to bring it all together.” Princeton has been a perfect location for the shop, she reports, and the viability of a thriving downtown is crucial. “Princeton, New Jersey — need we say more! Of course, we need a variety of shops to represent our eclectic community. We have one of the best towns in the United States. Princeton University has certainly given us this opportunity to support a college town. Our downtown businesses should be as equally amazing as the university it supports. Hedy Shepard LTD will continue to be here, leading the fashion future. As Reiss points out, “Lifestyles may change, but taste never changes. People may be dressing more casually today, but they still want quality.” And there is still nothing like a new dress, jacket, scarf, or piece of jewelry to create a feel-good moment. Place To Go Your son or daughter just threw a baseball through the window; the wind blew the patio table over, and broke the glass top; the king-size mirror fell off the wall — who to call? Nelson Glass, of course! Since 1949, this has been the place to go, whether for an emergency, a quick fix, or a long-term project. Nelson Glass & Aluminum is unique in Princeton to day. A n i ndep endent, family-owned and operated business that continues to provide Princeton with k nowle dge able, f r iend ly
service, and quality products. It has a proud history. “It all stared in 1949 with one truck and one man, my dad, Bob Nelson, serving one small town,” says owner Robbie Nelson. “Today, 72 years later, we service Princeton and the surrounding area. We do it all — residential and commercial, simple or complex. We are still the one-stop shop for everything glass, including windows, insulating units, tops and shelves, mirrors, shower doors, storms, solar film, and more. “Also, we don’t really compete with the big box stores with their generic approach to products and customer ser v ice. Being the glass company in Princeton for this long has given rise to a huge loyal customer base, which spans generations. We have customers who were classmates of mine at Princeton High School, and whose parents were customers of my dad years back.” Ch a ng i ng t i m e s br i ng changing needs, and Nelson Glass has always adapted to new markets and directions. After 10 years on Nassau Street and nearly 60 on Spring Street, the company moved to Alexander Road in 2018. Just Right “We started when Princeton was a village,” remarks Nelson. “Spring Street was a good location in the heart of town. But as times have changed, and Princeton has grown, we need more space and more parking. The Alexander Road location is just right, and convenient and easy to get to.” Keeping up w ith the changes in today’s rapidlychanging technology is a must for a business, she adds. “We have developed a fabulous website, and are technologically up-to-date, but a huge part of our business is still face-to-face service, Glasswork is highly specialized, and every job is different.” As it has for everyone, the virus has brought changes to Nelson Glass, but not all have been negative. “We did basically shut down, expect for two of us, through the first few months last spring,” reports Nelson. “I wanted to be here in case of
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and months. I have a feeling these options will be around more and more moving forward. To think how so many guests braved the cold, eating outside to support their local favorites!” More Confidence New rules are now in place for indoor dining, he notes, with indoor capacit y increased to 50 percent. “We are still maintaining social distancing within our restaurants along with masks, and we are purchasing a lot of sanitizing products to keep everything as safe as possible. “Also, so many people are thrilled to be receiving the vaccine, which in turn will create more confidence to actually go out and get back to normal. I think going out to eat is such a big part of human interaction and socialization, and of course, food is what gets us to gather together in the first place.” In addition to COV ID, Tino has seen new challenges and changes during his years in the food industry. Always hard work, requiring a strong sense of dedication and commitment, running a restaurant is now even more work-intensive. “The industry is getting tougher. A lot of competition, pricing of products and ingredients are increasing, so it’s been getting more and more challenging for sure,” explains Tino. “Sales have been down as a whole during the virus, but we are still producing enough to keep our teams employed, along with paying the bills, so I am grateful. Fortunately, pizza has always been a takeoutfriendly option even before the pandemic, so this definitely helps.” In fact, the popularity of Tino’s pizza and the warm and friendly atmosphere — inside or outside — of the establishment continues to attract customers in large numbers. “The fact that our concept is all natural, along with a lot of organic ingredients, assures our guests that they are getting the best quality food. Even when customers have a dietary restriction, we do our best to accommodate their needs,” points out Tino. “We notice that some people who have ordered regular pizza crust in the past now order gluten-free or cauliflower crust, which are only a few of the options we have to offer. Healthy Focus “We always try to follow trends as well, tweaking our menu as best we can. We have a very healthy focus. Our concept is all-natural Italian food, using the highest quality ingredients that are sustainable, local, and organic wherever possible — the way it used to be! “We also make every effort to be environmentally-friendly, operating our family business with green standards in the hope of helping to have a better environment for future generations. I am encouraged with the success of all the restaurants, even during the virus, and I look forward to continuing to serve our customers, and be the best we can be.” Fun and Functional What is it about a hardware store that intrigues so many people?
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emergency broken windows, for example, that we could address immediately. “We also had a chance to experiment with PIexiglas and Lexan for shields. Quickly, after reopening in June, we started in with the protective glass and plastic shields for offices, schools, religious gathering places, municipalities, doctors’ and health care offices. Many shields were temporary, but a surprising number were designed to be permanent.” People have reacted differently during the virus, she adds, and the company has adapted to customers’ needs accordingly. “We found that while many people did not want us in their homes, others were anxious to take advantage of ‘at home’ time to forge ahead with overdue home improvements. We have been installing many new shower enclosures and have helped out with new addition projects. I have to say that, overall, it has been a successful time for Nelson Glass.” She does note, however, the sad loss of longtime office manager Alice Kent to COVID-19. ”Our good friend and loyal employee, Alice was with us since 1964, and we miss her so much. “H owe ve r, we h ave a great staff, knowledgeable and experienced, and every customer and job gets attention from the entire team. We ensure that your experience with Nelson Glass will
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tremendously. It was really the savior of the restaurant industry this past summer. We currently have all our patios open for those who wish to brave the colder temperatures, and as the days get warmer, more customers will want to be outside.” Indoor dining will resume too, he adds. ”We will now be at 50 percent capacity for small establishments like ours. It doesn’t help as much as for bigger venues because we still need to follow social distancing of tables, and there is only so much room we have to work with. Of course, vaccines w ill definitely give people more sense of comfort when making a decision to dine out, and this will be helpful.” Actually, COVID has prov ided Gretalia w ith new ideas that may well continue after the virus leaves us. As he points out, “COVID has opened our eyes to many new innovative ideas to make customers feel comfortable eating with us. We have moved to many online delivery platforms, contactless curbside pick-ups, contactless menus via smartphones, and interest ing family-style menu additions for customers to enjoy in the comfort of their own home. “In fact, overall, we have not reduced the size of our menus, but ac t ually in creased them.” Having been in the restaurant business for more than 20 years, Procaccini has witnessed dining tastes change and evolve. Favorites come and go, but quality and healthy eating remains uppermost, he reports. “The biggest change we have seen over the years is that customers have become more health-conscious and aware of foods that are not good for them. They are looking for healthier options including gluten-free choices, all-natural, organic, and locally grown. Dining Dynasty “We were a little ahead of our time as we have been doing this for years, trying to follow more of the Mediterranean way of eating. It is the way we were raised, eating mostly what my dad grew in the garden. We continue to adapt to customer requests, and modify our menus often to keep dining at our restaurants interesting. “What I really enjoy is the next restaurant, the next opening. This is always a new challenge, a new adventure” A new dining dynasty in the making! Complete Showroom Staying put for the past several months has led many homeowners to think about a face lift! Not necessarily a bit of “nip and tuck” here and here around the eyes or to firm up that softening chin line — although they may be options too. But, more to the point, many people are thinking of ways to create a new look in the house — specifically in the bath and kitchen. Both are hot spots for upgrades. Improvements to these special places have long been known to boost sale p r i c e s for h o m e o w n e r s wishing to sell. But, on the other hand, isn’t it appealing to make some changes just for your own enjoyment?
Especially during times that have brought added stress to everyday lives. Jefferson Bath & Kitchen is just the place to find everything from a new shower head or sink to a bath tub, or all of these if you are ready for a complete remodel. “Our showroom is currently focused on the bath, but we will be expanding the area to accommodate a variety of kitchen products.” reports owner Jill JeffersonMiller. “When people come in, they will find a complete show room, w it h all t he choices and high quality products they need.” The possibilities are quite r e m a r k ab l e . T h e l ate s t choices in sinks, tubs and toilets — including those with heated seats, automatic open/close lids, hygienic cleaning wands, and warm air dryers — are all available. Customers have come to rely on the service, knowledge, and experience of the staff since the showroom opened in 1989. Initially, a division of N.V. Jefferson Plumbing & Heating, it is now under the ownership of Jefferson-Miller. She is the third generation to take part in this family-owned and operated business. Opened in 1947 by Jefferson-Miller’s grandfather, Norton Jefferson, the company included his brother Bob. His son Bruce (Jefferson-Miller’s father) grew up on the business, becoming owner in 1988. “The changes and challenges we see these days c o m p a r e d to w h e n m y grandparents ran the business are vast and never-ending,” she points out. Small Business Over time, the bath and kitchen showroom was added to the operation, and Jefferson-Miller notes the many changes of that aspect of the business focus. “The emergence of the internet and online shopping has been one of our biggest challenges — at least for the Bath and Kitchen side of the business. As a small business, it is very difficult to compete with the large on-line distributors.” What Jefferson Bath & Kitchen can offer, however, is personal, knowledgeable guidance. “I spend a lot of time with my customers finding out what their needs are, their style and taste in design, budget, etc. I answer their questions about the options and how they compare, the quality of products, and how they function.” She adds that the internet has also been beneficial to the business in a number of ways. “I spend a good deal of time on the internet looking up specifications, ordering materials, and gathering information for products and projects. I can also provide product links to my customers so they can see what we have to offer without having to take time to come into the showroom to make selections. It also allows us to offer more options to the consumer than what we can display in our showroom.” This has certainly been helpful during the past year as customers and business owners alike have coped with the COVID challenge, and now w ith easing of restrictions, the showroom is open to customers by appointment, and
Jefferson-Miller reports a distinct increase in interest. “I am actually busier now than I have been in years. I think the spark in business is partly due to people being home this past year. Spending so much time at home has given them the chance to consider improvements. And while some people have suffered financially, others have prospered, and have had a chance to save toward these types of projects. Reason Or Needs “We have seen some clients renovating to make their house more marketable for a future sale, and other customers who have just moved to the area and are looking to make their new home more their own. “It’s very active right now, and it’s hard to believe it is not a result of this past year’s events,” Whatever the customers’ reasons or needs, Jefferson Bath & Kitchen is an excellent place to start. Jill Jefferson-Miller is pleased to be able to help them create something special. Country Store “Rosedale Mills is not just a pet store, or just a feed store, or just a garden store. It is all of these — but more,” explains owner John Hart Jr. “We have a very loyal clientele. They really appreciate the one-stop shopping we offer with all the pet, horse, and livestock products, garden needs, as well as our great selection of bird feeders, houses, and feed — and so much more.” For generations of Princetonians, this has been a special place. The original Rosedale Mills was a sawmill and feed supply business. Hart’s great-grandfather, Joseph Hunt owned the mill from 1902 to 1943, when it was sold. It reverted to family ownership in 1950, when John Hart, Sr. and a friend purchased it. The primary business then was feed for cattle. In time, as farms gave way to development, the focus changed, and emphasis was placed on lawn and garden products, as well as pet food and supplies, animal feed, and a variety of other products. “The business has certainly changed over time,” he observes, “but the focus on quality products and customer service has remained the same. I am glad to continue our family tradition and be able to serve our loyal customers who have been coming to Rosedale for so many years.” Now known as an “America’s Country Store” and de s ig nate d as a P u r i na Company Signat ure De sign (the only one in New Jersey) it offers a spacious 12,000-square-foot setting. Although a state-of-the-art facility, it still retains the feeling of a country store, reminiscent of the feed and general merchandise stores of the 19th and early 20th centuries. D ur ing t he mont hs of COVID, bird feeding and gardening have become increasingly popular, reports Hart. “Many people used to feed birds only in the winter, but now, they are doing it year-round. They enjoy watching them come to the feeders. We have all kinds of bird feed, as well as houses and feeders, including special feeders for
hummingbirds. “People are also more i ntere s te d i n garde n i ng now,” he continues. “They want to spend more time in their backyard gardens, and there is increasing interest in organic gardening too, as people want safe food. It can also be a fun family activity, and gardening is known to be a way to relieve stress.” Stress relief is certainly important today, as people try to find ways to cope with COVID and the necessity of spending more time at home. Being outside can be helpful, and watching the beauty of a garden unfold after careful planting and tending is surely a welcome sight. Customers have continued to come to the store during the virus, notes Hart. All the safety precautions are in place, and staff and customers are all very careful “We also offer curbside pickup service, if customers call ahead with an order, and, in addition, we deliver.” There is a big supply of pet food, supplies, and toys, as well as a Pet Parlor grooming center for dogs. As many people have been adopting animals during the virus, this part of Rosedale’s business is very much in demand. Baby Chicks In addition, increasing numbers of people are opting to have fresh eggs produced by their own chickens, reports Hart. “This is getting really popular, and we are selling lots of chicks of all kinds. As people have started getting interested in organic food and healthier eating, they now want their own eggs, right in their own back yard. This is not just popular on farms, it is in neighborhoods all over the area, including Princeton. “We just got in 250 2-dayold baby chicks, and they are now available for purchase. We also sell a lot of different chicken coops.” Wanting fresh produce is another important trend today, and for serious fresh food buffs, this involves planting their own vegetable garden, he adds. Rosedale has long been a supplier of seeds, vegetable plants and herbs, and of course, flowers too. Like many bricks and mortar business today, Rosedale Mills faces the challenge of online competition. As Hart points out, however. “People forget when they order online, they can’t get the advice and personal attention that we offer, and that they can get when they actually come here. It is our years of experience and knowledgeable service that sets us apart.” Indeed, what attracts customers away from the convenience and quick fix of an Amazon purchase? Yes, online shopping is convenient, but it is also impersonal. Increasingly, in our technologically-focused society, to lure customers from the comfort of home and computer, something special must be awaiting them. They will find it at so many of these Princeton and area businesses, where personal service, warm and friendly environments, and knowledgeable help is always present. And they are here to stay! —Jean Stratton
T h e P r i n ce ton H e a lt h Department announced on Monday, March 16, just six new positive COVID cases in the previous seven days, and 11 in the previous 14 days. With New Jersey vaccination numbers rising rapidly, Princeton Health Officer Jeff Grosser acknowledged grounds for optimism. “I think we are getting there based on case counts and the increasing distribution of vaccine,” he wrote in a March 16 email. “The next 2-3 weeks are going to be pivotal, as much more vaccine is expected to be delivered to New Jersey and Mercer County.” He emphasized the need for both haste and caution, as the COVID spread remains unpredictable. “The variants that have become increasingly more impactful in Europe will be a larger concern here in the United States if a larger percentage of the population isn’t vaccinated in a short period of time,” he warned. “Therefore, as more vaccine is delivered, more clinic locations will be necessary to increase total throughput.” Grosser looked towards the summer and beyond and emphasizing the importance of other vaccinations in addition to the COVID-19 doses that have been in the spotlight. “Everyone is looking forward to a more normal summer and fall, but as we have learned throughout the pandemic, uncertainties will always exist. We know the vaccine is helping this reduction in new cases. As long as vaccine distribution stays at the forefront of our priorities, restrictions will be slowly drawn back.” Aside from the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Grosser cites “a drastic decline in other vaccinations provided to children nationwide over the last 12 months.” The health department is urging parents to ensure that their children are up to date with all of their other necessary vaccinations. “Our office is restarting our immunization audits of both private and public schools,” Grosser said. “Our vaccine program, in partnership with Capital Health, provides free health services to under- and uninsured children in Princeton.” The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH ) reported on Tuesday, March
16, that the state has administered more than 3 million vaccine doses, with a total of 3,058,178, including more than two million first doses and more than one million second doses. “In just two weeks, we’ve delivered another one million shots into arms,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wrote Monday on Twitter. “We’re vaccinating New Jersey as quickly and equitably as possible.” On Monday, New Jersey also formally expanded COVID vaccine eligibility to transportation workers, public safet y personnel, members of tribal communities, migrant farmworkers, and homeless individuals, and added 11 pre-existing conditions to the eligibility list. Other essential workers, including restaurant employees, will become eligible on March 29. New Jersey is preparing to allow restaurants, bars, casinos, gyms, personal care services, and amusement venues to increase their capacity to 50 percent beginning this Friday, March 19. The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund ( LALDEF) has announced funding to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and information for Trenton communities hardest hit by the pandemic. Teaming up with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, and Trenton Health Team, with support from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) ELC grant program, LALDEF will be using the grant and partnership support to help ensure that immigrant communities in Mercer County have reliable information about COVID-19 in Spanish and English and access to testing and vaccines. “We recognize that communities of color and other vulnerable groups have suffered more serious illness and death from COVID-19, yet often have fewer opportunities for testing and vaccines,“ said Robyn D’Oria, c h i e f e xe c u t i v e o f f i c e r of Central Jersey Family Health Consortium, which is partnering with the NJDOH. “We believe these grants will help bring critical resources to people needing them most.” LALDEF Interim Director Lorraine Goodman added, “LALDEF is thrilled to par-
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ticipate in this collaboration, which will save the lives of our immigrant neighbors — many of whom have provided the essential services we have all relied on over the past year. Health equity raises all of us; it is not a zero-sum game.” LALDEF’s initiatives will include developing written materials in English and Spanish to be disseminated around the community and flyers posted on social media sites and distributed via text messaging; assisting residents with vaccine pre-registration ; working with Catholic Charities to develop L ALDEF’s headquarters as an out-post for its Virtual Exam Room and as a vaccination site; and hosting information webinars in Spanish and broadcasting through Zoom and Facebook. HomeFront announced last week that in the past pandemic year it had doubled its distribution of food and basic essentials to the local community, providing more than $1 million in back rent and more than one million diapers. “Distributing over a million dollars towards back rent, and a million diapers, wipes, and meals were milestones that amazed even us,” said HomeFront CEO Connie Mercer. “But I’m most proud that our continued focus was on ‘one family at a time.’ With each new family we meet, our priority is to assess all of the obstacles standing in the way of that family becoming self-sufficient and create a customized plan that wraps them in needed services.” HomeFront’s “one family at a time” philosophy guided the nonprofit organization, which is based in Ewing and Lawrenceville, as it created new programs this past year to meet the greatly increased level of community need during the pandemic. HomeFront offered children’s programming, along with delivering meals several times a week to families living at local area motels. “Our staff also spent the time to develop relationships with the families so families would understand they still have a connection to the broader community, they would still feel heard,” said HomeFront Chief Operating Officer Sarah Steward. Mercer emphasized the help HomeFront had received during the past year from members of the community, sister-agency partnerships, and government grants, and she looked to challenges ahead. “A year ago, we were calling local restaurants during the first week, because we were terrified we would lose our existing food supply,” she said. “We’ve come a long way. With the eviction crisis looming, we know the hardest part is still in front of us, but we will approach it the same way, one family at a time.” —Donald Gilpin
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Princeton Public Library is increasing the number of mobile hotspots available to borrow starting Friday, March 19, and will also begin lending Chromebooks that day. Kits containing both devices may also be borrowed. The additional devices are part of an ongoing effort to expand internet access to cardholders who do not have connectivity at home, a service that became vital to the community when the library building closed at the start of the pandemic last March. There will be five hotspots, 10 Chromebooks, and 10 kits available to borrow. The library began circulating six mobile hotspots last summer and also extended the reach of its free highspeed Wi-Fi to cover all of Hinds Plaza. “Those efforts, and the additional hotspots and Chromebooks available this month, help bridge the digital divide that widened with the onset of the pandemic,” said Podolsky. Library cardholders may borrow a mobile hotspot or Chromebook for two weeks. The hotspots can support up to 15 simultaneous connections with unlimited 4G LTE service. Cardholders will be able to request a mobile hotspot, Chromebook or kit through the online catalog, by phone, or in person. Cardholders will be required to sign a lending and internet-use policy agreement prior to checking out a device. A parent or guardian must sign the agreements for cardholders under the age of 18. Visit princetonlibrary.org for more details.
Police Blotter On March 10, at 6 p.m. someone called the Princeton Police Department and stated that there was a bomb at the Princeton Shopping Center on North Harrison Street. Patrols responded and evacuated the shopping center. Several police explosive detecting dogs responded and, at about 9:30 p.m. the scene was rendered safe. The investigation is ongoing but initial findings indicate it was most likely a swatting type incident. On March 2, at 5:41 a.m., a 27-year-old female from Audubon was charged with DWI, subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Nassau Street for failure to maintain a lane. On March 1, at 8:38 a.m., it was reported that, between 5:42 and 5:50 a.m., someone removed the catalytic converter from a delivery truck belonging to a business on State Road while it was parked in the rear parking lot of the business. On February 28, at 1:54 a.m., a 43-year-old from Trenton unlawfully entered an apartment on Nassau Street and stole several credit and gift cards. The suspect had two active warrants and was an NCIC wanted person by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. He was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility. On February 26, at 10:54 a.m., a resident of Pardoe Road reported being deceived into sending $1,380 via different banking applications to a suspect that
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Princeton and Rider universities have announced plans to substantially expand on-campus activities for fall 2021. All undergraduate and graduate students will be expected for in-person instruction at Princeton next semester, and faculty should assume a return to in-person classes on campus for the coming academic year, the University said in a March 11 letter to the campus community. A letter sent by Rider to students, faculty, and staff this week said extensive in-person teaching, residential housing, and on-campus activities are planned, starting in the fall. The goal is a return to normal operations. But both schools caution
that it is impossible to know just how extensive the resumption of pre-pandemic life will be. “Returning to in-person operations in all of our activities will be a complex process guided by public health experts, state regulations, and logistical realities,” the letter to the Princeton University community reads. “Some restrictions will undoubtedly extend into the next academic year.” The letter continues, “We want students, faculty, researchers, and staff back on campus so that teaching and learning can return to our classrooms studios, and labs. We also want students engaging in as full a residential lie program as possible, taking part in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities that
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allow them to learn and building community.” Earlier this year, Princeton welcomed back all undergraduates who wanted to return to campus. The students who chose to come back had to sign a strict social contract outlining rules for social distancing and other pandemicrelated measures. Not all of them complied. The letter from Rider, written by President Gregory G. Dell’Omo and Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs DonnaJean Fredeen, says plans for the fall semester depend on how state and federal regulations evolve. But they do not anticipate academic courses being offered in hybrid or remote formats. “In essence, courses would revert to their pre-pandemic format,” reads a press release about the announcement. “In-person classes would once again be available in person. Online courses would continue in that format only if they were available that way before the pandemic.” Rider intends to have more residential students and on-campus activities in the fall, using face masks and other safety measures as needed. The University will
announce “a gradual return to work plan for employees and implement it over the next several months and beyond.” On the Princeton campus, summer programs will remain remote, for the most part. Any typical on-campus instruction, including the Freshman Scholars Institute, the Scholars Institute Fellows Program, and the Princeton University Preparatory Program, will remain virtual for the summer. Staff working remotely will return to campus on a rolling basis. All should anticipate being back no later than the start of the 2021-22 academic year. No events or gatherings should be planned until they are allowable under current campus policies. That means no conferences, meetings, or symposia on campus can be planned as yet. Both universities thanked their campus communities for their patience. “None of us could have predicted the year we’ve had, and none of us can fully predict what lies ahead,” reads the letter to Princeton students, faculty, and staff. “We are confident, though, that with your support we will be able to provide a meaningful and rich on-campus experience for the upcoming academic year.” —Anne Levin
Youth Climate Week Initiated by PHS Junior
Princeton Youth Climate Week (PYCW), a free, virtual and in-person climate change advocacy festival is open for youth participants of all ages through March 21. Princeton High School Junior Harmonie Ramsden, founder and organizer of the program, was selected last October as one of only 16 Project Green Challenge (PGC) finalists worldwide. PGC participants are “challenged to envision and work toward the healthy, just, and resilient future they want to thrive in” and are charged with developing a year-long project to mitigate the effects of climate change. Ramsden created PYCW with the help of PHS environmental science teacher James Smirk, PGC ambassador Aurora Yuan, mentors Ken Kurtzig and Meredith Soden, and a team of ten students. Upcoming programs this week include independent challenges, educational forums, and community action events exploring climate change and participating in hands-on activities. The PYCW will be leading a climate strike in Hinds Plaza on Friday, March 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. “The PYCW festival aims to help youth find an outlet for their creativity and climate frustrations through a multi-
faceted approach that targets the interests of our generation,” said Ramsden. “We will be the ones to resolve the current crisis of environment degradation — this is a precursor to future environmental advocacy.” For more information, visit ptonycw.weebly.com.
Womanspace Awarded Grant From Pandemic Relief Fund
Womanspace was awarded a $20,000 grant from the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF). The NJPRF has been working every day for the last year to support the thousands of families impacted by the ongoing pandemic throughout the state. Over 500 organizations have identified and funded in order to help the most vulnerable neighbors return to normal. For this award, Womanspace was among 140 nonprofit organizations identified as best positioned to provide services and support to New Jersey communities in greatest need. The funds from this grant will go towards continuing our effort to support victims of domestic violence in our region. These funds are intended to address the critical needs of New Jersey’s most vulnerable residents, whose health and livelihood continues to be threatened by the pandemic. To learn more, visit womanspace.org.
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home in Kingston, one mile north of Princeton, where its headquarters dates to 1878 in what used to be the Union Line Hotel, built to serve stage coach traffic between Philadelphia and New York. I n 20 08 Tow n Topic s purchased Princeton Magazine. “When I got a call from a classmate of mine from Lawrenceville, asking if I would want to buy Pr inceton Magazine, my immediate and enthusiastic response was YES!” Hillier wrote in an email. “At the time the magazine was being published by a company in Bergen County, and it was mainly about galas and dinner parties in Princeton.” Hillier described the transformation of Princeton Magazine. “Lynn Smith and I relocated the magazine’s operation to the Town Topics offices and w ith the rich inventory of prominent people in Princeton municipality and Princeton institutions and the University, we completely redesigned the magazine with an emphasis on people instead of parties, changed its graphics, its size, and even its reach to 35,000 readers. It has been a huge success. I know that from the comments I get from readers every time a new issue comes out.” A year ago, when t he p a n d e m i c b e g a n , m a ny businesses and institutions shut their doors temporarily or permanently. The scene changed in the newsroom and advertising department at Town Topics, but as Editor Laurie Pellichero said, “When the pandemic hit, it was never an option to miss an issue of Town Topics. That had never happened in the history of the paper. The team adjusted quickly, some in the office, and some at home, and never missed a beat.” Operations Director Melissa Bilyeu recalled the tense early days of the pandemic when keeping the office open was in question before the governor declared newspaper workers essential personnel. “When they decided that, that’s when I kicked into gear,” she said. “Most of the staff came to the office, picked up their computers, and took them home. Ever y t hing was t hrough texting and email. Putting the paper together, I was wearing 10 different hats.” She continued, ”But as far as missing an issue was concerned, we never ever gave that a second thought. It was the furthest thing from our minds. We are considered Princeton’s community newspaper, and even when we had hurricanes Irene and Sandy, we always put out a paper. We never missed an issue.” As the weeks went by, the production team quickly got on track. “It did get easier,” said Bilyeu. “We got into a routine, and once that routine was established it was much easier.” Bilyeu remembers reading Town Topics when she was a child and now has been working at the paper for more than 15 years. “I love what I’m doing, so it’s not like a job for me,” she said. Sports Editor Bill Alden noted how the pandemic diminished the opportunity to make connections with coaches and athletes of the
local teams he covers and made it difficult to develop a feel for the culture of each school and the people in and around their athletic programs. “Although it was tough to cover sports without having games,” he said, “it was even harder to hear the frustration and disappointment of the players and coaches as they talked over the phone about lost seasons.” H e cont i nu e d , “ W h e n high school sports returned this fall on a limited basis, I felt lucky to be back on the sidelines, even if masked and instructed to stand in the far end of fields to keep my distance. The normal post-game interview was a little stilted, talking through masks and trying not to get too close with the tape recorder.” Alden talked about the joy for coaches and players of being back on the field or in the gym or on the rink. “The coaches and athletes, for their part, were relieved to be talking about how the games went, but they repeatedly made it clear that the results took a back seat to the joy of simply being able to play and be together on the field again,” he said. “That theme was repeated again and again this winter when sports moved inside to the gyms and the rinks.” Alden looks forward to a return to normal on the sports beat. “Hopefully, by this fall, the high school and the University teams will be busy with full schedules, and I will be running around town trying to keep up with
the games and complaining about my hectic life,” he added. Hillier noted that not only has Town Topics carried on through the pandemic, it has delivered further proof of its importance to the town. “During the pandemic it became obvious to me that Town Topics was truly appreciated by the community and perhaps even essential,” he wrote. “Several markers indicate this. First of all, there were fewer of the plastic wrapped papers left on the sidewalks in the center of town. Secondly, not only did the readership go up, but so did the reading, as measured by the increased number of emails that I got about articles, when Barbara and I are not even listed on the masthead. I think all this was due to people living in lockdown mode and yet wanting to know what was going on in their hometown.” He added, “I think it is a credit to the staff and also to the advertisers that the paper kept publishing when several other publications stopped. The government PPP loan program was also a big help!” Hillier praised Smith for her dedication to Town Topics and Princeton Magazine, as well as “her loyalty to the staff, and her acumen as a business woman in controlling costs while maintaining quality in everything we publish. Barbara and I have immensely enjoyed working with her over the last 20 years,” he said. Smith reflected on her role
in the editor and publisher’s seat for more than 20 years. “Jeb Stuart used to say that he had ink running through his veins,” she said. “The newspaper was a big part of his life and he would be thrilled to know that we are celebrating our 75th anniversary.” She continued, “I will always be appreciative that Jeb trusted me to manage the paper and that Bob and Barbara Hillier had the confidence to invest in the company. I feel incredibly fortunate for the long-standing partnership and friendship I have with the Hilliers.” Describing some of the difficulties of the past year, she went on, “publishing during the pandemic with so many of our staff members from different departments working remotely has been challenging. Thanks to our dedicated staff we never missed an issue, and the community has responded with messages of gratitude. “Both Princeton Magazine and Town Topics have been a labor of love for me, and the staff has been my extended family. Since I have been in this role for 20 years now, maybe I also have ink running through my veins.” —Donald Gilpin
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A $10,000 grant to the municipality of Princeton, in partnership with Princeton Public Schools, is geared toward developing a financially viable plan to transition away from the practice of landscaping with fossilf ueled equipment to re duce pollution and create a healthier work environment for landscape staff. The grant allows grounds management workers to become familiar with battery-powered landscaping equipment, in turn creating more sustainable practices. It comes from Sustainable Jersey, via the Gardinier Environmental Fund. The funding is designed to work in tandem with the $55,000 Partners for Places grant, which was awarded to Princeton last November to transition local landscapers to more sustainable management practices. Switching to more sustainable methods is a process with a variety of components,
and takes time. “It’s like cars,” said Molly Jones, executive director of Sustainable Princeton. “We’re all used to fossil-fueled vehicles. Electric is a different experience that just takes time to get used to. We’re trying, with this grant, to open the mindset.” Bat ter y-powered leaf blowers are typically not as powerful as those powered by fossil fuels. “We’re trying to find out how to use this equipment correctly,” Jones said. “And you can always grind or mow leaves back into the property, which is a better approach. So there are a few things going on — changing to more sustainable landscaping processes, and looking at the equipment to do it. Neither of these things is easy.” Students involved in the project will analyze equipment and usage data related to the impact of emissions affected by switching from fossil fuel to battery
powered equipment. “We are looking forward to partnering with the municipality on this project and to providing our students with the opportunity to study a realworld challenge,” said Interim Superintendent Barry Galasso in a press release. Added Councilwoman Eve Niedergang, who serves on the Princeton Environmental Commission, “If we are going to ask Princeton’s residents and businesses to change their approach to landscaping, the municipality must lead by example. This is an opportunity to embrace practices that are healthier for workers and the environment.” Jones said a workshop for the municipal and public school team will likely take place during the upcoming summer. “What we’re looking for is taking the data surrounding the reality of this situation, what equipment is being used, and what emissions are, and having students help figure out a path that is viable,” she said. —Anne Levin
PU’s Whig-Clio Votes to Take Back Ted Cruz’s Public Service Award Hotchkiss noted, “Student organizations at Princeton serve and are led by students, and each organization is responsible for its governance and decisionmaking.“ In his January 6 blog post Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber did address the events of that day and the assault on the Capitol. “There is no place in a democracy for what transpired today in Washington,” he wrote. “Such lawless behavior is unacceptable and weakens our country. Every leader has a responsibility to oppose it and never to stoke or encourage it.” Hotchkiss added, “We believe the role of a university president should be to articulate the values of the institution, not to pass judgement upon which alumni may be falling short of those values.” Members of W hig - Clio have never before voted to rescind their James Madison Award, which was initiated in 1960 and has gone to a diverse range of recipients, including diplomats,
activists, U.S. presidents, and even foreign royalty. Whig-Clio was founded in about 1765 and is the oldest college debating society in the country, according to its website. A number of Princeton University alumni have also been active in condemning Cruz’s recent actions, with several petitions currently in circulation. One petition signed by more than half of Cruz’s Princeton classmates condemns his actions “to undermine democracy and our Constitution.” Another petition, claiming that Cruz has “brought shame to our University” with actions “contrary to the spirit and aspirations of Princetonians and Princeton University to make positive contributions to society,” has collected more than 1,100 signatures from alumni across the age spectrum. A third petition, suggesting such measures as Cruz’s resignation, his prohibition from pursuing public office in the future, and rescinding his undergraduate degree, has garnered more than 1,400 signatures from Princeton students, alumni, faculty, and staff. —Donald Gilpin
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P r i n ce ton Un ive r s it y’s W hig- Cliosophic Societ y (Whig-Clio), a student political, literary, and debate society, has voted to rescind its James Madison Award for Public Service from Texas Senator Ted Cruz, a 1992 Princeton University graduate. Cruz, who received the award in 2016, has been under fire recently for his support for allegations of voter fraud in the 2020 election and his leadership of the Republicans’ efforts to oppose certification of Joe Biden’s presidential election victory, actions which Cruz’s critics believe encouraged the January 6 attacks on the Capitol. Whig-Clio’s motion to rescind the award, given to individuals who have “taken up the arduous but fair cause of devoting their lives to the betterment of society,” passed by a vote of 3732 after a 90-minute series of speeches for and against rescinding the award, according to The Daily Princetonian student newspaper. Whig-Clio President Julia Chaffers, a junior, declined to comment on the decision. The Whig-Clio trustees will take up the result and decide whether to officially revoke Cruz’ award. Cruz’s Senate office did not respond to a request for comment on the Whig-Clio vote. Princeton University chose not to comment directly on Cruz or the Whig-Clio vote, as Deput y University Spokesperson Michael
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To the Editor: I am a neighbor of Hilltop Park and a youth sports leader in Princeton. Hilltop Park has one combined soccer/lacrosse field that is in very poor condition, and the lights on the single baseball/softball field are decades old. One of the significant changes in the culture of Princeton in the last 15 years has been the dramatic increase in participation of youth sports. As a result, we simply don’t have enough playing fields to accommodate the demand from all the youth sports leagues. Climate change and increased rainfall have exacerbated the problem. The renovation plans for Hilltop Park are designed to help alleviate field shortages. The plan for turfing and lighting the existing field will accommodate more games and reduce the impact of rainouts. I know there are concerns about the use of artificial turf. Ten years ago, I would not have been in favor of turfing any fields, but from everything I have read in recent years, the materials used to make the turf fields today are dramatically improved in terms of being both athlete-healthy and environmentally-friendly. Moreover, the plan for the new water management system for the field area will capture rainfall or snow melt and disperse it in a regulated way. Additionally, the installation of the latest generation of field lights on both fields will dramatically reduce light pollution. One point of clarification, the plan is to only turf the soccer/lacrosse field, not the other natural grass areas. If we were NOT to move ahead with the planned renovations, the only other alternative would be to buy a new tract of land and develop it as a playing field complex. This would cost many millions of dollars, and would noticeably drive-up field maintenance costs for the town. For those that are worried that this will ultimately lead to turfing all the fields in town, I can tell you that I do not see that as wanted or needed, nor does anyone I know in our community. Relatedly, I also want to applaud the efforts of our Recreation Department and Commission, and our current and previous mayors and Council on how they have handled putting the Hilltop renovation plan into place. First, they have engaged stakeholders and considered their input, while continuing to adjust the original plan, including the addition of new parking spaces to keep people from parking on the neighborhood streets. Second, they should be commended for securing and using $500,000 in county grant monies to pay for from one-third to one-half of the costs. A final point of clarification, there have been a combination of seven publicly announced presentations and votes on the project involving Council and municipal commissions going back to December of 2018. In closing, I strongly support the renovation plans for Hilltop Park. JON DURBIN Mount Lucas Road
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To the Editor: Many of us who live in the Northeast part of Princeton Township support our neighbors in the Hilltop Park area who are seeking to overturn the recent and surprising decision by our town Council to replace the natural turf field with synthetic turf. First, let’s review why synthetic turf is a bad idea. Bad for kids – Increased frequency and severity of sports injuries like concussions and falls including turf “burn” and provoking allergic reactions from inhaling fumes. Bad for the environment – It’s impermeable, amplifying storm water run-off and flooding, and polluting our water with toxins and heavy metals from the breakdown of rubber “crumbs” derived from old tires that make up the “turf.” Bad for the town budget – It’s expensive to install ($1 million); requires ongoing maintenance ($50,000/year — half the total Rec Department budget) with special “cleaning” machines for the inevitable blood, sweat, and tears that adhere to it; and it must be replaced every 10 years ($1/2 million) with old artificial turf dumped somewhere. Too hot – In summer the surface of the synthetic turf is much hotter than grass, which limits its use, while the heat also accelerates the breakdown of the “crumbs” and release of toxin. The big question is why does this bad idea keep coming back even after being shot down at Farmview Park, Barbara Smoyer Park, and the Princeton Academy? It’s time to step back as a community and decide together how synthetic turf on our playing fields can possibly fit with Princeton’s path to sustainability. And let’s remember that our sports fields in our parks are also used by many other members of the community who picnic, fly kites, or just lie down on the grass to look at the sky. It is pretty clear that the money-making Princeton Soccer Academy (based in Randolph, N.J., not Princeton) wants synthetic turf fields in our town for their purposes, but we the taxpayers don’t. At the Zoom hearing on March 25 at 7 p.m. let’s just say to PSA and their Township supporters, three strikes and now you’re out! LINDY EIREF Dodds Lane
To the Editor: I fully support the Hilltop Park field project based on the need for Princeton taking this first step in addressing its shortage of safe and adequate fields, not just for soccer, but lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, field hockey, football, and every other sport requiring a large playing field. Turf is a must as the heavy play and constant usage puts a strain on our Recreation Department to maintain and repair our current inventory of grass fields (some would argue mud fields during and after rain events). This need is not new and is only growing, especially with the proposed increase of affordable housing coming to Princeton. I agree with Hilltop resident concerns, especially regarding the need for addressing environmental issues, which by all indications have been addressed, but I would ask —if not Hilltop then where? Hilltop is one of many parks in Princeton’s portfolio to be used and maintained for all Princetonians and is merely the first turf project that is needed to rectify our field shortages and conditions. Whatever side of the issue we are on, let us work together to build a better Princeton for all of its citizens. THOMAS BELL Lake Drive
Expressing Concern About Mailboxes Damaged After Winter Snowstorms
To the Editor: Princeton was hit by a series of snowstorms mid-February, with the worst on the 15th. Residents were happy to have the roads cleared by the town, but not so happy to find so many mailboxes wrecked. On my street, a number were hit hard – our mailbox was the third in a line of three, when the plow driver apparently lost the center of the road. Damage like this has happened before including to our mailbox, although not in such volume. In former days, one only had to report such to the Township, and a crew would be sent in the next few days to assess the damage make the necessary repairs. Sadly, this is no longer the case. When I made my call, I was told to contact the Princeton Department of Human Resources where I would find a “Torte Claim” form to fill out online. (Really? Human Resources?) The complexity of the form, which only works
with Google Chrome, and in which every slot needs to be filled, regardless of relevance, was quite a challenge. However, after several tries, we managed to get it submitted, only to receive a letter a few days later via email asking for much the same information, including photos, written estimates etc. One can only conclude that these requirements, and the complexity of the procedures, have been designed to dissuade residents from making even the simplest of claims. And the snowplows are free to wreak havoc. ANNA MARIE SKALKA Bouvant Drive
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Walking with Einstein: A Tale of Two Birthdays Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. —Albert Einstein (1879-1955) eading that quote from a 1930 letter from Einstein to his son Eduard, I had an absurd early-20th-century vision of myself delivering Town Topics on a bicycle. Even more absurd, my route comprised the two streets we lived on during our first decade in Princeton. In reality, this would mean riding a bicycle across town from Patton Avenue to Hodge Road. Every Wednesday. While there have been times when I needed to do the honors for our current street, that was from a car. What makes the old-fashioned paper route-on-a-bicycle idea truly ridiculous is that I never met a bike I liked, and viceversa. I honestly never really wanted or needed one, and was rarely comfortable my few times in the saddle. Anyway, here we go. Patton Avenue, our first Princeton street, was named for the 13th president of the University, Frances Landey Patton (1843-1932), who during the Sesquicentennial Celebration in 1896 made it official, declaring that the College of New Jersey would “in all future time be known as Princeton University.’’ We lived on the top two floors of a half-stucco, half-shingled house built in the 1920s. The terror of even the bravest of paper boys, a gigantic Irish wolfhound named Troika occupied the first floor, along with his master, a stage technician at McCarter. At a yard sale advertised in Town Topics we got to know the couple next door, who performed as a duo called Smile. The wife gave piano lessons to Stalin’s granddaughter, but that’s another story I’ve told more than once before. The most striking feature of our stretch of Patton Avenue were the sycamore trees whose roots turned the sidewalks into hazards for kids who ran before they looked, not to mention aged, bicycle-riding newsboys attempting to toss Wednesday’s paper onto porches and driveways without losing the all-important life-balance stated in Einstein’s theory. Haunted by Faulkner Since we spent only a year on Hickory Court, by the Choir College, I’ll head right across town to Hodge Road. On Patton Avenue, the sycamores and homes are relatively humble, while the seriously stately residences on Hodge are set well back from the street, with the oldest and most exalted members of the Princeton sycamores forming a grand archway over that most spacious thoroughfare. If you’re a novelist, Hodge is haunted
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by William Faulkner, who could be seen walking there in the early 1950s while putting the finishing touches on A Fable at the home of his editor, Saxe Commins, who lived on the street behind our garage apartment, as did Hemingway biographer Carlos Baker. My fanciful delivery route replicates the one we followed on neighborhood Halloweens, back in the day when you could take your child trick-ortreating to the homes of a best-selling novelist (Peter Benchley), a former attorney general (Nicholas Katzenbach), a former undersecretary of state (George Ball), and of course your landlord, the statesmen and historian George Kennan, who describes his home in Memoirs 1950-1963 as “a comfortable, reliable and pleasant shelter ... devoid of ghosts and sinister corners” but also “slightly detached ... as though it did not expect us to stay forever.” We spent six very special years living in the little house behind George and Annelise Kennan, but, again, that’s another story I’ve already told in this space. And to be honest, I gave up on the newsboy routine after wearing myself out mind-biking from Patton to Hodge in the spirit of Einstein’s keep-moving to keep-balanced theory. So, having parked my imaginary Schwinn in front of our old Town Topics home at 4 Mercer Street, a perfect, movie-worthy small town newspaper office, I headed up Nassau to the antiquarian bookshop where I originally intended to begin this column. Einstein Walking At 2 a.m. Sunday we lost an hour through no fault of our own. Given this mandated undermining of the almighty moment, a reminder that the existential “now” is fluid, formless, mysterious, open to anything, I’m traveling through cosmic time zones to Thursday March 14, 1946, which happens to be the day before the day the very first timetable-sized issue of Town Topics was mailed to homes and businesses in town. But then March 14, as everyone in Princeton surely knows by now, is Albert Einstein’s birthday. And here he is walking, not cycling, up Nassau Street after a 67th birthday photo session at 112 Mercer with New York street photographer Fred Stein, whose book 5th Ave. would be published by
Pantheon a year later. But first let’s bend time again to the early 1950s when Town Topics had moved into the building at 4 Mercer and staff members would see the familiar figure passing by the large front window, someone would stop typing and say, “There he goes!” And this being decades before March 14 became a community occasion called Pi Day, one of the more impetuous staffers might open the door and shout “Happy Birthday!” Maintaining a good, balanced pace, Einstein has already reached the corner of Washington and Nassau, we’re back in 1946, and he’s on his way to the Parnassus Bookshop at 167 Nassau, marking the numerical coincidence with a smile and a shrug (relativity bites). The session with Fred Stein has made it a memorable 67th. Not yet known for his portraits, the photographer had been allotted a mere ten minutes of the physicist’s time, no problem, given the terms of Stein’s professional credo, “One second is all you have. You have only one chance, and that one as brief as a split second.” In fact, they ended up talking for two hours about art, politics, religion, and the elasticity of time. Einstein was intrigued by the photographer’s personal history: born in Dresden in 1909, a rabbi’s son active in anti-Nazi circles who fled to Paris in 1933 with his new wife under the pretense of taking a honeymoon; another time/ space coincidence, Einstein and his wife having settled in Princeton for good in October of the same year. Einstein On Parnassus In his piece about Parnassus, his father’s antiquarian bookshop, which opened in 1943 and closed in 1951, Richard Francis Fleck says his most striking boyhood memory is of the day Albert Einstein walked into the store in his stocking feet (leaving his shoes outside), headed for the poetry alcove, and sat down on an ox-horn stool with a volume of Rainer Maria Rilke’s verse. Fleck imagines that the poem he read was “A Walk,” a choice that accords nicely with my focus on Einstein’s perambulations. In Robert Bly’s translation, the poem begins, “My eyes already touch the sunny hill / going far beyond the road I have begun. / So we are grasped by what we cannot grasp; / it has its inner light, even from a distance” and “changes us, even if we do
not reach it, / into something else, which hardly sensing it, we already are.” The poem’s closing line, “but what we feel is the wind in our faces” reminds me of American Scholar editor Hiram Haydn’s response to seeing Einstein in person: “There was light coming out of his face.” The Most Beautiful Emotion According to his biographer Walter Isaacson, Einstein looked “even more like a prophet” in his later years, “with his hair getting longer, his eyes a bit sadder and more weary.” In a photograph from the biography, Einstein is walking toward the camera, on his way home from his office in Fuld Hall. Looking careworn and thoughtful, he’s clad in a rumpled overcoat with a briefcase under his arm, a knit cap on his head, tufts of white hair poking out on either side. But Fred Stein’s birthday portrait actually comes closer to the man who said in What I Believe that the “most beautiful emotion we can experience is the mysterious” — as long as the beauty of the mystery “is something that our minds cannot grasp, whose sublimity reaches us only indirectly: this is religiousness. In this sense, and in this sense only, I am a devoutly religious man.” When I try to visualize Einstein walking, I usually see him making his way through the heart of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood toward the hospital where he will die on April 18, 1955. Legend has it that people on porches would smile and wave as he passed by. ossibly the most mysterious and musical and ungraspable image of Einstein walking comes from onetime Princeton resident Ashley Montague. During his first visit to 112 Mercer Street, Montague pictures Einstein gliding toward him from the far end of a long corridor “in a sort of un-deliberate dance. It was enchanting, as if Einstein were walking on air. It was maybe the way someone else might whistle as they moved. He danced. He seemed somehow to be expressing his love of music as he moved.” —Stuart Mitchner I consulted Denis Brian’s The Unexpected Einstein: The Real Man Behind the Icon (Wiley), Walter Isaacson’s biography, Einstein: His Life and Universe (Simon & Schuster). I found Richard Francis Fleck’s “Memories of Parnassus Bookshop” on HubPages’ “Remembering Princeton.” The birthday photo taken by Fred Stein is the one shown here, on the cover of Ideas and Opinions (Crown), a collection of Einstein’s writings.
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Pennsylvania Ballet has announced the launch of its digital spring season, titled “Strength. Resilience. Beauty,” featuring newly filmed productions of classic ballets, world premieres, and principal solo performances. The season will pay tribute to the late Barbara Weisberger (1926-2020 ), who founded Pennsylvania Ballet. The season, composed of three programs, will stream on paballet.org, March 25 through June 2. “While we can’t perform live at the Academy of Music this season, our incredible dancers and ar tistic staff have swiftly adapted to create new digital works for devoted audiences – near and far – until we can safely return to the stage,” said Executive Director Shelly Power. Ar tistic Director Angel Corella added, “These repertoires are some of the most physically demanding works we’ve created at Pennsylvania Ballet, and our dancers have risen to the challenge by working tirelessly to practice technique and maintain peak physical condition during this time of quarantine. This season is a celebration of our dancers’ resilience, the beauty of their artistry, and their strength of mind and body which continues to push the art form forward.” From March 25-31, the program includes Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco; Stanton Welch’s Clear; Angel Corella, Russell Ducker and Kirill Radev’s Suspended in Time; and a solo excerpt from Matthew Neenan’s Penumbra. George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, Christopher W heeldon’s Polyphonia, Angel Corella’s Raymonda Suite, and a solo excerpt from Dwight Rhoden’s And So It Is... are April 29-May 5. While works by Juliano Nunes, Meredith Rainey, and Russell D ucker are streamed May 27-June 2, all with music by Philadelphiabased composer Jennifer Higdon. Single tickets for each installment are available for $25, and a bundle ticket for all three installments is available for $50. An exclusive VIP package consisting of unlimited viewing within the dedicated timeframe is available for $175. Tickets can be purchased via paballet.org.
A m y We i n t r a u b, w h o starred as Amalia in the musical comedy She Loves Me during the 2019 season of the Princeton Festival, will perform recent and classic songs from Broadway and the popular repertoire in “Something Wonderful,” a live-streamed benefit concert on Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at princetonfestival.org/benefit, or by calling ( 609 ) 759-1979. Proceeds from the concert help fund the Festival’s 2021 season.
Amy Weintraub Weintraub’s varied program offers standards, show tunes, even rock classics, including “Goodnight, My Someone” from The Music Man; “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” from Jesus Christ Superstar; “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King; “Only Us” from the 2017 Tony award-winning Dear Evan Hansen; and “When You Get to Asheville,” a bluegrass song by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. She will be accompanied on guitar by Shane Lonergan. The audience will get to meet the artists and raise a virtual toast at the end of the concert.
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On Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m. Westminster Conservatory will release a virtual faculty recital on the Conser vator y’s Facebook page, facebook.com/westminsterconservatory. The recital will be posted under the heading Westminster Conservatory Presents and will remain on the page after March 21. Titled “Alone Together,” it features primarily works for solo instrument, reflecting the isolation currently experienced by most musicians. The program comprises two works for flute alone, Danse de la chèvre by Art hur Honegger and The Children Are Playing by Carl August Nielsen; Paul
The Dryden Ensemble will celebrate Bach’s birthday by streaming its 2020 performance of Bach’s St. John Passion beginning on Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m. This program is a streaming of the recording of the live concert performance on Friday, March 13, 2020 as the world was shutting down. The concert is a rare opportunity to hear the St. John Passion in a rendition Bach might recognize. The St. John Passion is a choral work — but the choir Bach
Turok ’s Partita for solo oboe; Adolphus Hailstork’s Bassoon Set for solo bassoon; Sonata for two alto recorders by Georg Philip Telemann; and the Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano by Alyssa Wicklund. It will conclude with a set of variations, Les Folies d’Espagne by Marin Marais, in a collective performance by all the recital participants. The performers include Jill Crawford, Ellen Deerberg, Katherine McClure, and Sandra Olson, flutists; Timothy Urban, alto re corder; Melissa Bohl, oboe; Kenneth Ellison, clarinet; Jason McStoots Zachary Feingold, bassoon; Marjorie Selden, viola; and had in mind was not what Stephanie Ho, piano. most people think of today. Bach performed the PasMusic for Piano Duet sion with a choir of just At Nassau Virtual Recital eight singers, two singers The next virtual Westmin- per part, and those eight ster Conservatory at Nas- singers sang all the solo sau recital will be released parts as well, including that at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, of the narrator or Evangelist. March 18 as a video em- When a choir like Bach’s is bedded in the Nassau Pres- used, together with a small by terian Church website (http://www.nassauchurch. org/westminster-conservatory-recitals/). Motherdaughter piano duo Phyllis Alpert Lehrer and Suzanne Lehrer, both members of the Westminster Conservatory faculty, perform. T he prog ram includes the Andante and Variations, op. 83a by Feli x Mendelssohn; two Slavonic Dances by Antonin Dvorak, op. 46, no. 3l in A-flat and op. 72, no. 2 in E Minor; and the Tango, op. 126c by Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee. Phyllis Alpert Lehrer is a performer, teacher, clinician, author, and adjudicator. She has had an active career as a piano soloist, collaborative artist, and clinician in the United States, Belgium, Canada, United Kingdom, El Salvador, Taiwan, Japan, Sweden, Russia, and the Republic of Georgia. Lehrer is professor of piano emeritus and former director of graduate piano pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Suzanne Lehrer joined the piano faculty of Westminster Conservatory in 1997, and she also has a large private studio in the Princeton area. She earned a Master of Music in piano performance from Westminster Choir College and a Bachelor of Arts in music with a concentration in piano and a minor in English literature from the University of Rochester. She is the director of the
orchestra of 18th-century instruments like those he wrote for, the effect is direct and personal. Instead of a mass of sound, one hears individual lines emerge from the texture with greater clarity, and the soloists, rather than sitting aloof from the action during the chorales and choruses, are full participants. The Passion will be led by Scott Metcalfe, music director of Blue Heron, a Renaissance vocal ensemble in Boston. The choir includes eight Baroque singers, six of whom have sung in past B ach concer ts w it h t he
Dryden Ensemble: sopranos Teresa Wakim and Margot Rood; mezzo-sopranos Kristen Dubenion-Smith and Kim Leeds; tenors Jason McStoots (Evangelist) and Aaron Sheehan; and baritones William Sharp (Jesus) and Brian Ming Chu (Pilate). The orchestra includes current members, past members, and two newcomers. T h e v i d e o o f B a c h ’s St. John Passion will be released on Sunday, March 21 at 3 p.m. and from March 22 it may be viewed on demand. For details, v isit drydenensemble.org.
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Art Performing Arts Advisory West Windsor Arts Council Presents “Floral Persuasion” Commission.
The West Windsor Arts Council now presents its “ 2 0 21 W WAC M e m b e r Show: Floral Persuasion,” online at westwindsorarts. org and in the gallery by appointment through May 14. A virtual opening reception is Friday, March 19 from 7:15 to 9 p.m. Perhaps one of the most universal and timeless subjects in the history of art, botanical themes offer a world of possibility for artists. Evidence of floral art and design dates back over 2,000 years, starting with the ancient Egyptians, and remains immensely popular today. Artists have used flowers for their symbolism in history, evocative qualities, and their ability to represent everything from decay to passion. During this spring 2021 season of rebirth and renewal, West Windsor Arts Council invited artists to share floral-themed ideas and visions. Jurors Thomas Kelly and Megan Uhaze are commissioners from Hamilton Township Cultural and
The exhibition was an open call to WWAC members and featured prize winners, chosen by the jurors. W hile describing the show, Kelly said, “The West Windsor Arts Council members show is a floral theme. What a heartening idea in this long winter we have been having. The submissions were full of joy and color! We had some difficult choices and were very happy to see so much quality work from the WWAC members. To see the interpretations, some distant vistas, and some close-up details, truly says that we all seem to be anxiously awaiting spring and all that it brings. Kudos to the members who have been busy working on their art during these trying times. Congratulations.” Uhaze added, “It was a pleasure to judge this body of work, the variety and skill we saw was a true testament to the enormous talent of West Windsor Arts Council’s members.” Highlights of the many works in t he ex h ibit ion
include those by Christine Seo, who works in both watercolor and oil. Her oil painting titled Peonies in the Sunroom won Best in Show. While painting she feels free and loose, utilizing these natural feelings to develop sharp contrasts in both color and details throughout her works. She explores the nature of color whilst her passion for equine inspires her with dynamic energ y. She also enjoys painting floral, landscape, and portraits with rich and intense color. Also included in the exhibition is Hetal Mistry. Her work of art titled Dawn consists of ink, pencil colors, and acrylics and won Best Use of Medium. Mistry has spent over 15 years as a local artisan in Princeton. Her unique style is inspired by her understanding of healing colors and love of nature. She utilized a self-taught ink-drop technique throughout her works. The pigments in water form surrealistic vibrant backgrounds for her works. From these abstract frameworks, she is able to create diverse subject matter using various media. Exhibiting artists include Zakia A hmed, Sher r i L . Andrews, Clara S. Beym, Tom Chiola, Connie Cruser, Jayme Fahrer, Janet Felton, Michael F. Graham, Jeanette Gaston Hooban, Joy Kreves, Lori Langsner, Sonya Legg, Eleni Litt, Concetta A. Maglione, Hetal Mistry, Abelardo Montano, Tatiana Oles, William Plank, Maia Reim, Martin Schwartz DDS, Christine Seo, Deirdre Sheean, Margaret Simpson, Sally Stang, Zina Umyn, and Janet Waronker. The West Windsor Arts Center is located at 952 Alexander Road, West. Office and gallery hours are by appointment. For more information, call (609) 716-1931 or email info @ westwindsorarts.org.
Lambertville Historical Society Presents Virtual “Plein Air Plus”
“PEONIES IN THE SUNROOM”: This oil painting by Christine Seo won Best of Show in the West Windsor Arts Council’s “2021 WWAC Member Show: Floral Persuasion,” now on view at westwindsorarts.org and in the gallery by appointment through May 14.
“DAWN”: This work by Hetal Mistry won Best Use of Medium in the West Windsor Arts Council’s “2021 WWAC Member Show: Floral Persuasion.” A virtual opening reception for the exhibit is on Friday, March 19 from 7:15 to 9 p.m.
“ROAD TO NEW BRUNSWICK”: This painting is featured in “In Nature’s Realm: The Art of Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh,” on view through January 9 at Morven Museum & Garden. A gallery walk and booksigning with author and Hardenbergh scholar Patricia Burke will be held on Saturday, March 20 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is required at morven.org. Burke’s “Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh: Artist and Ornothologist” will be available for purchase and signing separately in the museum shop in person or online. the James Wilson Marshall House. For more information, visit lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org.
FOPOS Announces Annual Photo Contest Winners
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS), a nonprofit devoted to preservation and stewardship of land in Princeton, has announced the winners of their annual Give Thanks For Nature Photo Contest. The contest is sponsored by REI in support of their annual OptOutside initiative, which encourages everyone to avoid shopping on the day after Thanksgiving (aka Black Friday) and to instead spend time outdoors enjoying nature. Eligible photos were taken in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve from November 26, 2020 through January 31, 2021. New in 2020, FOP OS opened the contest up to students aged 16 and under. “When we saw the substantial increase in families enjoying the trails in the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in 2020, we knew we had to invite young nature enthusiasts to enter the contest,” said Fran McManus, FOPOS board member and photo contest coordinator. “To reward the winners, we purchased gift card prizes from the bent spoon, JaZams and LiLLiPiES – a win-win for kids and local businesses.” To v i e w c o n te s t w i n ners and learn more about Friends of Princeton Open Space, please visit fopos. org.
Area Exhibits Check websites for information on safety protocols. A r t ists’ G a l ler y, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Lyrical 2021” through April 4. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Textured Waters: Paintings by Léni Paquet-Morante and Susan DeConcini” through April 3. 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. D& R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, has the ongoing virtual galleries “Trail of Breadcrumbs: Nature in Fairytales” and “Portraits of Preservation: James Fiorentino Art.” The center is currently closed to the public. drgreenway.org. Ellarslie, Trenton’s City Museum in Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton, has “On the Forefront: Trenton’s Junior 1, 1916” through April 24 and “Women Artists, Trenton Style” through June 6. Visit ellarslie.org for museum hours and timed entry tickets. 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. Historical Society 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 “In Nature’s Realm: The Art of Gerard Rutgers Hardenberg” through January 9 and the online exhibit “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints Of New Jersey, 1761–1898.” Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. morven.org. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, has the ongoing virtual exhibits “When Women Vote — The Old Barracks and the Anti-Suffrage Movement” and “Necessary and Proper for the Public Good.” The museum is temporarily closed to the public. barracks.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. West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, has “2021 WWAC Member Show: Floral Persuasion,” online and in the gallery by appointment through May 14. A virtual opening reception is Friday, March 19 from 7:15 to 9 p.m. westwindsorarts.org.
The Lambertville Historical Society’s (LHS) “Plein Air Plus Silent Auction” will be virtual for 2021. As an alternative to its annual live event, LHS is offering an online celebration of last year’s plein air artists, who worked hard to make this a joyful community gathering and successful fundraiser. This online tribute is now featured on the LHS website at lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org. Art deeply enriches our lives and, for now, its proliferation goes on in new ways. LHS hopes this online tribute will provide an opportunity for viewers to support these artists during these difficult times. On a special Plein Air Tribute web page, LHS share images and links to short videos of the following artists: Kathleen Zwizanski, Nancy Lloyd, Martha Wikijowski, Cathy Begg, Helene Mazur, Bob Richey, Debra Pisacreta, Jean Burdick, Al Barker, Aylin Green, SiriOm Singh, and Stacey Speer Scott. The Lambertville Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that promotes, inspires and encourages the preservation and appreciation of Lambertville’s architecture and history through “MOONLIGHT STORY”: This photo by Samuel Vovsi won first place in Friends of Princeton Open education, community in- Space’s annual Give Thanks For Nature Photo Contest. Visit fopos.org to view all the contest volvement, and t hrough winners. preserving and maintaining
Wednesday, March 17 8 a.m.: Princeton Youth Climate Week event, “Sewing Reusable Masks.” Allday event. Ptonycw.weebly. com. 1 p.m.: Boheme Opera NJ presents “More Than the Barber,” free Zoom event sponsored by Monroe Township Library. Soprano Sungji Kim sings selections by Rossini and Donizetti. Register at monroetwplibrary.org. 3-5:15 p.m.: “Acknowledging Women’s Histor y Month and Cannabis Social Equity in the Garden State,” Zoom event with speakers i n cl u d i n g A s s e m b l y m a n Andrew Zw icker, Mercer County Commissioner Sam Frisby, Mayor Mark Freda, convener John Bailey, and several others. For link, email johnbailey062@gmail. com. 6 p.m.: Princeton Public Library board of trustees meeting via Zoom. Princetonlibrary.org. 7:30 p.m.: “The Joy of Kugel,” sponsored by the Jewish Center Princeton. Interactive class with Judy Leopold. info @ thejewishcenter.org. Thursday, March 18 9 : 3 0 -11 a .m . : S o c i a l Coffee held by the YWCA Princeton Area Newcomers & Friends. Ywcaprinceton. org/newcomers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Princeton Farmers Market Winter Market, Franklin Avenue lot. Princetonfarmersmarket. com. 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.: “Get to Know Suppers.” Webinar from The Suppers Program, by donation. Suppers. wildapricot.org/events. 12 p.m.: “The Brazilian Trans Movement.” Zoom webinar from Princeton University’s Program in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Register at spia.princeton.edu. 12 p.m.: Women in Development hosts a roundtable event, “Retaining Donors and Engaging Supporters,” via Zoom. Free to members. Widmercer.org/events. 12-1 p.m.: Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs presents Meet MassChallenge Info Session and Office Hours. Zoom event. Following the info session, office hours are available from 1-3 p.m. with MassChallenge’s Senior Director of Partnerships Will Magruder. Princetonbiolabs.com. 12:15 p.m.: Westminster Conser vator y at Nassau Virtual Recital with duo pianists Phyllis Alpert Lehrer and Suzanne Lehrer. Nassauchurch.org/Westminster-conservatory-recitals. 6:30 p.m.: Princeton Youth Climate Week Blackout poetry. Ptonycw.weebly.com. 7 p.m.: “Reclaiming Our Voice: New Jersey’s Role in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage.” Virtual event presented by Mercer County Library Lawrence Headquarters Branch. Carol Simon Levin portrays Llllian Feickert, New Jersey Women’s Suffrage Association president 1912-1920. Mcl.org. 7 p.m.: “Managing Flooding in Princeton: Strategies for Neighborhoods to Work Together.” Presented by Princeton Public Library,
6 p.m.: “Fears, Hesitation and Access: What the Black Community Needs to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine.” Webinar hosted by RWJBarnabas Health. Free. Register at http:/bit.ly/vaccine28. 7 p.m.: “T he Working Women of World War II : Rosie and Beyond.” Storyteller Madge Powis is the presenter in this free Zoom event sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Mcl. org. Wednesday, March 24 5 p.m.: Poetry reading sponsored by Dress for Success, Central New Jersey. Virtual event building on the appreciation for poetr y sparked by Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem, combined with celebration of Women’s History Month. Led by Dress for Success CEO Melissa Tenzer and clients. Centralnj.dressforsuccess.org. 6 p.m.: Reading by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and seniors from the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing at Princeton University. Free Zoom webinar. Arts.princeton.edu. 7-8 p.m.: “Cunard Steamships and the Quest for the Perfect Coal.” Free Zoom event sponsored by Mercer County Library System, presented by Dennis Waters. Mcl.org. Thursday, March 25 4:30 p.m.: “Cascading Crises: Race, COVID-19 and the Matter of Life or Death,” Zoom event presented by Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies. Princeton.edu. 7 p.m.: “The Rescue of Trenton Transit Co. #288.” Free Zoom event presented by J.R. May, sponsored by Mercer County Library System. Mcl.org. 6-7 p.m.: Y WCA Princeton’s Tribute to Women Awards, celebrating 13 local women who embody YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Zoom event, visit ywca.princeton.org/tribute. 7 p.m.: “Women in Princeton’s History,” program from the Historical Society of Princeton. Free Zoom event about the contributions of diverse and influential women in Princeton’s history. Princetonhistory.org. Friday, March 26 10 a.m.: “Militia Art in 2020 : L ife, L ab or, a nd COVID-19 in South Asia.” Princeton University Library presents this panel discussion. Libcal.princeton.edu. 7 p.m.: The Princeton Festival presents a benefit performance featuring singer Amy Weintraub doing Broadway, pop, and rock songs. Princetonfestival. org/benefit. Saturday, March 27 8 a.m.-2 p.m.: Household waste collection and electronics recycling for Mercer County residents, at Dempster Fire School, 350 Lawrence Station Road. Mcianj. org or (609) 278-8086. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: The 7th Annual HiTOPS Trans Youth For u m. Speakers, v ideo highlights of trans and nonbinary youth, and a raffle. Free. Njtyf.org. 7 p.m.: Trenton Circus Squad’s “Get on Down!” fundraiser. Virtual performance by participants, to support the free program for youth ages 6-18. Trentoncircussquad.org.
AT THE INTERSECTION of engineering and the life sciences, bioengineers are on the forefront of many of the advances in research, education and innovation that will have a positive impact on health, medicine and quality of life. Join us for Forward Fest, part of A Year of Forward Thinking, as Princeton faculty members involved in Princeton’s Bioengineering Initiative will discuss their groundbreaking interdisciplinary work and the open questions that they continue to think forward for the betterment of society.
FORWARD THINKERS JOSÉ L. AVALOS Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment
CLIFF BRANGWYNNE June K. Wu '92 Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Director, Princeton Bioengineering Initiative
CELESTE NELSON Wilke Family Professor in Bioengineering, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, and Director, Program in Engineering Biology
BEN RAPHAEL Professor of Computer Science
KIRSTEN BIBBINS-DOMINGO ’87 Lee Goldman MD Endowed Chair in Medicine; Professor and Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Vice Dean for Population Health and Health Equity, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine; Forward Fest moderator
A Year of Forward Thinking is the University’s engagement campaign inviting faculty, students, alumni, community members and others to join in a conversation focused on responding to the challenges facing the nation and the world.
The online event is free and open to the public.
Visit forwardthinking.princeton.edu to learn more and watch. #PrincetonForward
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Sustainable Princeton, and The Watershed Institute. Princetonlibrary.org. 7 p.m.: Daniel Ellsberg gives a Zoom book talk on his book The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner. The Rev. Robert Moore of the Coalition for Peace Action will be a respondent following the talk. Peacecoalition. org. 8 p.m.: “Great Minds Salon: Frustrated with Tikkun Olam Lite: We’ll Show How Much More is Possible,” interactive Zoom class with Sam Daley-Harris, sponsored by The Jewish Center Princeton. info@thejewishcenter.org. Friday, March 19 9 a.m.: “Growing in Trenton: Workforce Development in the Time of COVID.” Live virtual event presented by Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber. Princetonmercer. org. 4-5 p.m.: Princeton Youth Climate Week holds a climate strike at Hinds Plaza. Ptonycw.weebly.com. 4:30 p.m.: “Symbols from within, and symbols from without: The Celtic Revival and the Harlem Renais sance,” presented by Princeton University’s Fund for Irish Studies via Zoom. Lecture by Tara Guissin-Stubbs of Oxford University. Arts. princeton.edu. 6 p.m.: Reading by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah and seniors from the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Creative Writing. Arts.princeton.edu. Saturday, March 20 11 a.m.: “Alaska: The Big Win in November 2020, Do’s and Don’t’s.” With speaker Shea Siegert, political director of Alaskans for Better Elections. Register at http://bit.ly/3ehwPGI. 7-8 p.m.: Virtual St. Patr ick ’s Day Dance Par t y, sponsored by P r inceton Special Sports & Programs, Princeton Recreation, Montgomer y Township Recreation, and Franklin Township Parks & Recreation. With DJ Redline Steven Knox. Free but registration must be by March 18. Leaguelineup.com. 7:30-9 p.m.: Princeton Youth Climate Week screens Catching the Sun and does letterwriting. Ptonycw.weebly.com. Sunday, March 21 8 a.m.: Princeton Youth Climate Week, zero waste collection all day. Ptonycw. weebly.com. 10 a.m. : “R ise to t he Task,” Trenton Area Soup kitchen and Rise host a drive-through food distribution in the Modway parking lot, 329 Wycoff Mills Road, East Windsor. Trentonsoupkitchen.org. 3 p.m.: Virtual concert: Bach’s 336th Birthday concert. St. John Passion, the Mardi Considine Spring Concert. Small orchestra on 18th century instruments, presented by the Dryden Ensemble. Drydenensemble.org. Tuesday, March 23 5:30 p.m.: The Suppers Program Signature Meeting: Eating For Your Health. Suppers.wildapricot.org/ events. 6 p.m.: Labyrinth Books presents Linda Colley and Maya Jasanoff in Conversation. “The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen: Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World.” Labyrinthbooks. org/events.
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Aiming to Take Care of Some Unfinished Business, PU Alum Robertson Thriving for Duke Men’s Lax
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hillip Robertson was part of something special last year with the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team. Starring as a senior attackman, Robertson helped the Tigers get off to a 5-0 start and rise to No. 3 in the national rankings. “We had a great senior class, we were extremely close,” said Robertson. “As summer went on and going into the start of last year, we really tried as a group to buy in. We wanted to change things around. We had an extremely close-knit team our freshman year and we wanted to get that same kind of feel back.” Just as Princeton was feeling like it could do some really special things in 2020, the season was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I remember going into the locker room, it was just really sad,” said Robertson, who tallied 13 goals in 2020 and ended his Princeton career with 67 goals and three assists. “As the senior class, we knew that was probably it. We sent out the message that if the worst thing that ever happened in our lives was that our season got canceled, we have lived pretty blessed lives.” This spring, Robertson is feeling blessed as he is taking care of some unfinished
business, joining the Duke University men’s lacrosse team for a fifth year of eligibility resulting from the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the pandemic, getting to play with younger brother, Joe, a senior standout for the Blue Devils, and former Tiger teammate Michael Sowers. As he considered his options last spring, Robertson entered the transfer portal and then reached out to legendary Duke head coach John Danowski and his son, Blue Devil assistant coach Matt Danowski. “I talked with both of them; it was great calls both times,” recalled Robertson, a 5’7, 175-pound native of Salem, Va. who graduated from Princeton last June. “I am fortunate that they offered me the opportunity to come to Duke. I felt like it would be a good fit. From there, I started to look into the masters programs and I decided to do a Master of Management Studies in the Fuqua School of Business. It is a one-year program.” Having spent some time around Duke with his younger brother, Robertson had a good familiarity with the school and the lax program. “I think I had a good sense but I hadn’t experienced it,” said Robertson. “My brother and I are extremely close, we would talk
before every game. Whether Duke was playing a game or Princeton was playing a game, we would usually hop on the phone for a few minutes and just talk about what we are thinking. I helped move him in his freshman and sophomore year. I also went to visit him. I had met some of the guys in his class. I had hung out a little bit with the team.” Being reunited with Sowers, who took the same route joining the Duke squad for his fifth year of eligibility and enrolling in the Master of Management Studies program, was a big help for Robertson. “It was great having both of us down here because we are so tight,” said Robertson, who lives in a house with his brother, Sowers, and two other seniors on the team. “He is the closest thing besides a natural brother that I have. Having him down here is great. As we got adjusted, we would bounce things off of each other and think back to our time at Princeton. It has been nice having someone with that shared experience. It has been a lot of fun.” The pair of Princeton standouts have helped No. 2 Duke get off to an 8-0 start with Robertson notching five goals and two assists and Sowers tallying 44 points on 18 goals and 26 assists as he nears 350 points in
LAX BROS: Phillip Robertson, right, stands at attention alongside his younger brother, Joe, before the start of Duke University men’s lacrosse game earlier this season. Former Princeton star Robertson is currently playing for Duke lax as a grad student on a fifth year of eligibility resulting from the cancellation of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attackman Robertson has tallied five goals and two assists to help No. 2 Duke get off to an 8-0 start. (Photo provided by Duke’s Office of Athletic Communications)
his career after setting the Princeton all-time record with 301. “We have a great group of guys in the locker room, everyone is really bought in,” said Robertson. “It has been a lot of fun, especially coming in as a new player, getting to know everybody and learning how everyone plays. It was figuring that out from the lacrosse side of it but also getting to know them outside of lacrosse and spending time with them. There is an incredible amount of depth on this team; everyone is very talented. Everyone is really hardworking and they are going full speed all of the time.” It didn’t take Robertson long to get up to speed as Duke opened the season by edging Denver 12-10 on February 5. “Mike and I were driving over together and when we got to the locker room, we were just sitting there laughing,” said Robertson “We said we have been here before, we got this but the two of us were anxious to get out there and start playing again. If I said my heart wasn’t beating a mil-
lion miles when I ran out there, I would be lying. I was definitely a little nervous when I ran out there. It was surreal to be back on the field after a few minutes of running around, you settle in so it was great.” Two days later, Robertson notched first tally for the Blue Devils to help Duke defeat Robert Morris 16-12. “The first goal down here came from Michael and it felt pretty fitting,” said Robertson. “After the game, when I saw him, I said as soon as I saw his head turn I knew the ball was coming for me so I tried to be ready to catch it and shoot it in there. I didn’t know it went in until I heard Michael running up to me.” Another fitting moment came against Mercer on February 13 when Robertson’s brother, Joe, returned to action after being sidelined last season due to a leg injury. “That was the first time we have been on the field together since May of 2016 in high school,” said Robertson. “We got out there and we were just flying around and having a good time. Right
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before the game started we gave each other a hug and said this is what we came here to do. It was a really cool experience.” Coming off the bench for the Blue Devils, Robertson is looking to make the most of his time on the field. “I am really trying to do whatever needs to be done, that is my mentality,” said Robertson. “At Princeton, I had a pretty defined role in terms of the majority of the time I was on the receiving end of Michael’s passes. I played inside whereas here the coaches want everyone to be an all-around lacrosse player. I have been playing every role on attack, not just playing inside. I am going behind the net, trying to be a better feeder and a dodger. My role is trying to be the best player that I can be and get a little better each day.” Having never gotten the chance to play in the NCAA tournament during their years at Princeton, Robertson and Sowers are primed to help Duke make a deep run in this year’s national tourney. “We felt like we were on our way there last year and we were really excited about it,” said Robertson. “Mike thought about it all the time, I know I thought about it all of the time. We talked about it and unfortunately we weren’t able to do it last year. We haven’t forgotten. We have never been there before and it is definitely something that is still very much on our minds. Our goal is to be playing on the last day of the season in May.” No matter what happens in May, Robertson considers his season at Duke as a bonus after not getting to close the deal at Princeton. “The experience at Princeton for all of the seniors was cut short but the silver lining out of it is that I got the opportunity to come down here and play an extra year of lacrosse,” said Robertson. “It is the sport I love but to also to be with an incredible group of guys and to be able to play with Mike and with my brother has been special.” —Bill Alden
PU Women’s Hockey Coach Ruzzi Highlighted in NHLCA Program
During Women’s History Month this March, the National Hockey League Coaches Association’s (NHLCA) Female Coaches Development Program is highlighting some of its participants, and those with ties to the Princeton University women’s hockey program are well represented in the NHLCA initiative. Current Tiger women’s hockey assistant coach Melanie Ruzzi, who joined the program ahead of a 2019-20 season that saw Princeton win a program-record 26 games and its first ECAC Hockey tournament title, is part of the program and its website touts her accomplishments in her debut campaign with Princeton. A pair of decorated Princeton alums, in Liz Keady Norton ’08 and Kelsey Koelzer ’17, are also part of the program. Keady Norton, now an assistant coach at Boston University, was a second-team All-Ivy and honorable mention All-ECACH pick in 2005, and the next year, Princeton made its first NCAA tournament appearance. Koelzer, who has gained recognition for her standing as the NCAA’s first Black head coach in ice hockey as she’s starting Arcadia University’s women’s program, was a first-team AllAmerica honoree in 2016 and the Ivy League Player of the Year that year, and she stands as Princeton’s third-highest scoring defenseman (100 points on 39 goals and 61 assists) in program history. Lorenda Bueker, who was an assistant coach under Jeff Kampersal at Princeton in the 2001-02 season, is also part of the program.
Mollie Marcoux Samaan ‘91, the Ford Family Director of Athletics at Princeton University, has been named a winner of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year Award as announced by NACDA. She is one of 28 total recipients across seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions and Junior College/Community Colleges) and one of four from the FCS level. Winners will be recognized leading up to and in conjunction with the 2021 NACDA & Affiliates Virtual Convention, July 27-28. “As we reflect upon all that has happened in our industry and in our world over the past year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to honor the dedication and passion that NACDA athletics directors have for their student-athletes, institutions and campus communities,” said Bob Vecchione, NACDA CEO. “This year we certainly could recognize every AD in the country with this award. We applaud the efforts of the men and women across the country who have served as a source of inspiration and strength in leading their departments through this unprecedented time.” The ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities. “The past year has been challenging for all associated with collegiate athletics, like it has for so many others,” said Marcoux Samaan. “We’ve been forced to adjust and adapt in so many unique ways. I’m honored to accept this award as an
MAGICAL MOMENT: Devin Cannady ’20 heads to the hoop during his career with the Princeton University men’s basketball team. Last Thursday, guard Cannady was named the G League Finals MVP as he helped the Lakeland Magic defeat the Delaware Blue Coats 97-78 in the league’s title game held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Bay Lake, Fla. Cannady, the first undrafted G League Finals MVP, had a game-high 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting from the floor and 4-for-9 shooting from three-point range along with six rebounds and four assists. “The MVP trophy, I’ve said multiple times, is a team trophy,” said Cannady as quoted on Yahoo Sports. “The past eight games someone different has stepped up every night. My goal has always been to be a team player on offense, be selfless on defense. I think that has been one thing that has attributed to our success. Winning the championship was the primary goal for us.” (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
acknowledgment of the way our student-athletes, coaches and staff have responded to a very hard situation and have continued to focus on our values and on rallying together. Specifically, I am so proud of how our coaches and administrators have continued to invest in the growth of our remarkable student-athletes and how our student-athletes have responded to adversity at every turn. We have an incredible team.” In her seventh year as director of athletics, Marcoux Samaan has overseen a department that has won 65 Ivy League championships during her tenure, a total that is more than all other Ivy schools during that time. Princeton reached double figures in Ivy League championships in each of her first five years before winning a league-best six in the shortened 2019-20 year that saw no spring championships awarded, and has been the highest ranked Ivy school in the Directors’ Cup standings, measuring overall athletic success through NCAA championship participation and success. Of the 37 Princeton varsity teams, a total of 27 have won at least one league championship during her tenure. Marcoux Samaan has taken the lead in the promotion of the optimal performance of the University’s nearly 1,000 varsity athletes each year, putting in place programs that enable them to reach their fullest potential as athletes, students and citizens. During the 2020-21 school year, Marcoux Samaan has co-chaired Princeton Athletics’ roll out of Tigers Together, a comprehensive action plan to create and maintain a culture of mutual respect and unity and to use the Tigers’ platforms to combat bias based on gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, and all other marginalized identities. In addition, Marcoux Samaan has co-chaired an Executive Committee featuring 20 Princeton student-athletes, coaches, alumni, administrators, and University staff who have met regularly since June starting with task forces focused first on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and in particular, the experiences of student-athletes, and staff of color. Marcoux Samaan has continued to be committed to the well-rounded experience of the student-athlete that is summed up by her departmental motto of “Achieve, Serve, Lead” while also crafting and implementing an unwavering department-wide commitment to a well-defined series of values known as the “Be A Tiger” performance model. In addition to working closely with the University on the development of new large-scale athletic facilities within its Campus Planning process, she has overseen numerous facility projects, including the installation of a “bubble” over Powers Field at Princeton Stadium for the winter months, videoboards at Jadwin Gym and Class of 1952 Stadium that have completely upgraded the in-game experience, the renovation of the Jadwin Gym lobby to showcase the overwhelming history and success of Princeton Athletics, a new team meeting room complex and the construction of the stateof-the-art Levine Broadcast Center to revolutionize the department’s multimedia efforts. Recently announced projects include construction of a new
softball field as well as new homes for the soccer, tennis, and squash programs as part of Princeton’s Lake Campus renovation plan. One of Princeton’s all-time great female student-athletes, Marcoux Samaan has passionately championed the history of women’s sports at the University during 2020-21’s celebration highlighting 50 Years of Women’s Athletics. She serves as co-host of “The First 50” — a podcast series sharing impactful stories from a half-century of life-changing dominance from Princeton’s female athletes. Marcoux Samaan graduated cum laude from Princeton in 1991 after majoring in history and writing her thesis on the history of women in sports from 1895 to 1946. She was a two-sport varsity athlete, earning four letters each in soccer and ice hockey. As a varsity ice hockey player, she was named Ivy League Rookie of the Year in 1988, earned first-team All-Ivy honors four times, was named the team’s most valuable player three times, was elected team captain her senior year, was a first team All-ECAC Hockey selection and a member of the ECACH team of the decade, and in 1999 she was named to the Ivy League’s silver anniversary ice hockey team. When she graduated, Marcoux Samaan was Princeton’s all-time leading scorer and she still ranks first in most goals in a season with 35 and second all-time in program history with 216 points on 120 goals and 96 assists. She also earned second-team All-Ivy honors in soccer in 1987. As a senior, Marcoux Samaan was awarded t he
C. Otto von Kienbusch award for “high scholastic rank, sportsmanship and general excellence in athletics” and the Patty Kazmaier Award as the member of the ice hockey
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direction for teaching was starting off slow, starting off remote, moving to hybrid, and getting more kids in the building,” said Princeton H ig h g irls’ vol le yba l l head coach Manhart, who guided the Tigers to a 19-8 record in 2019, winning the BCSL ( Burlington County Scholastic League)
tournament and advancing to the second round of the state Group 4 tournament along the way. “So if that was the direction we were going for school, I was hoping that would keep up with sports and by that time we would have figured out the protocol and the safety. I felt good. I feel like everyone is more comfortable being in the building. We know that the safety procedures are in place.” Upon arriving in the gym on March 1 for the start of preseason practice, the PHS players displayed a comfort level. “A lot of my girls are in the all remote cohort so they haven’t been coming into school and they haven’t really been seeing their friends,” said Manhart. “So it was just like this is totally different but we are just happy to be here. I have really enjoyed just seeing them and being back even though the season feels different. There are some things that are the same and being able to get back together to work and laugh again has been really nice.” Not having a preseason over the summer, Manhart has to be more efficient in the limited time she gets with her squad. “Normally if we were in August before the school year starts, we could do double s es sions and be together for a few hours,” said Manhart. “This year it is 90-minute practices per day so that has been a big change.” Facing Montgomery in a scrimmage last week, PHS worked out some kinks before its opens regular season play by hosting WW/PSouth on March 17. “We had our f irst YES SHI CAN: Princeton High girls’ volleyball player Amanda scrimmage against Shi delivers a serve during a 2019 game. Senior co-captain Shi Montgomery on Thursday will be looking to step up in her final campaign for PHS. The and it felt rushed,” said Tigers start their 2021 campaign by hosting WW/P-South on Manhart. March 17. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski) “When we got out there
W hen t he New Jersey high school girls’ volleyball season was moved from the fall to this March over the summer due to COVID-19 concerns, Patty Manhar t wasn’t fazed. “I was really optimistic that things could be improving; I know that the
on Thursday, we showed we could hold our own. We dropped all three sets against them which is OK for the very first match of the season. The girls know that is not where we would be if we had more time together to work on things. My feedback to them is that this is the starting place. It is OK if this is how we come out because that just speaks to all of the things we could still do to get better. That was not us after training for four weeks.” Having lost a stellar group of seniors that led the program to success in 2019, Manhart is looking for her Class of 2021 to fill that void. “I think the junior class com i ng up t hat is now seniors is another reason why I am so grateful that we are getting a season,” said Manhart, whose senior group includes cocaptains Amanda Shi and Yani Ince along with Malia Gildersleeve, Carly Hubert, Me ga n L i, a n d Kyl e e Tucholski. “T h ey have b e e n j u s t waiting for their turn; they have been playing together since their freshman year. This will be the first time that they are in the starting lineup. I t h in k t here is that nice waiting for their moment and now it is here. T h e y h ave b e e n j el l i ng together really nicely.” The seniors figure to play prominent roles this season. “Amanda is starting center: she is consistent and is the rock on the team,” said Manhart. “Kylee is coming back to play defense. With Shiffon Qian who is going to libero this year, we have two really strong back row players. I am confident about their defense together. Yani is also a senior captain and she is a heavy hitter. We are looking to her to be our consistent hitter. Both of my middles are seniors in Carly and Malia.” Manhart is confident that two younger players, sophomore Sarah Bielaus and junior Ayo Ince, can make an impact for the Tigers.
“Sarah was playing club in the offseason, working really hard,” said Manhart. “She was someone as a freshman who had her eyes set on varsity and has made her way into the lineup nicely. Yani’s sister, Ayo, is also playing outside. It is nice to have two sisters out there; I feel like they have a sisterlevel bond and communication that translates nicely on the court.” While Manhart believes her team has the potential to produce another winning campaign, she realizes there is little room for error.
“I think everybody is just happy to be out there and playing again,” said Manhart. “I spoke with the captains, they are on the same page of understanding that we lost a big senior class and there are big shoes to fill. We would need to consistently play how we are capable of playing. I have girls who can serve really well and I have girls who can pass really well. I think we have a really scrappy defense. It is just a matter of we need to be on every time. —Bill Alden
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After having its season delayed for months, the Princeton High indoor track team was fired up to start practice on February 1 only to see the area pummeled by a snowstorm. Undeter red, the squad pushed ahead and showed some creativity as it worked through the weather issues. “After everything we have been through, a little snow is no big deal,” said PHS head coach Ben Samara. “We used the parking lot once it was cleared and we did some sprint work on the sidewalks. We did a lot of strength and conditioning work. We have been doing body weight and med ball workouts.” Just getting to be together on a daily basis has been a huge plus for the Tiger coaches and athletes. “Our theme this year and for years to come is going to be treat every day like it could be the last one that you could get to compete or practice because we found out last spring that nothing
is certain,” said Samara. “We tr uly feel blessed to be out there every day, having fun. Through the stop and start of February, we still had to have some remote practices and stuff. Every day that we are able to be there in person is just a lot of fun. The kids really look for ward to coming every day and putting the work in.” L as t We d ne s day, PHS had a lot of fun as it hosted Hopewell Valley for a meet held outdoors on its track in sunny, 60 degree conditions. “We were lucky because there are not a lot of oppor t u nit ies for competition,” said Samara. “T he k ids were really excited to have a beautiful day. It was just nice to see the kids be able to compete in their uniforms. There was no team scoring and a limited event schedule. We did two sprint events, two distance events and the hurdles and that was it.” Samara was excited by the performance of senior Dora
Servil at the meet as he set a personal record of 6.82 in the 55-meter dash. “Dora has had a stop and start his entire career, we are really hoping that he can stick through to the spring,” said Samara, noting that Servil dealt with an injury last winter that ended his season before the championship meets. “I think he could do some big things in all three sprint events, the 100, 200, and 400. He has always had a ton of potential and this spring we hope he will finally be able to put that on display.” Junior Chris Consoli is emerging as a key sprint performer and team leader for the Tigers. “I was talking to Chris the other day and asked him did he ever think when he started as a freshman that he would be knocking on the door of the times of breaking 7.0 in the 55 getting into the 24s in the 200 and being a captain,” said Samara, noting that Consoli clocked a PR of 7.21 in the 55 against HoVal. “He was like no, no way. He has worked so hard, not just as an athlete but as a leader. As a junior captain, he is an incredible leader. He is a really great kid. I believe his PR when we first came in was around 29 in the 200 and now he is going to be running in the 24s, which is really, really good time.” A nother junior who is stepping up for the PHS boys is Kento Nakaya, who won the 800 in 2:07.72. “In t he last couple of years on the boys’ side, we have some really fantastic d is t a n ce r u n n er s,” s a id Samara. “Kento has quietly been training and studying under them. I feel like now is his time to really shine.” In the distance events, senior Jacob Bornstein is continuing to shine, posting
a time of 4:49.86 in the 1,600 to pace the Tigers last Wednesday. “Jacob had a fantastic cross country campaign and has really put the work in to build himself into one of the elite runners in the county,” said Samara. “He is going to continue to develop. Jacob is definitely leading the way, but there are a bunch of guys out there working hard. I think we are going to have a really solid distance corps going into the spring.” Junior star Kendall Williamson is primed to have a big spring for the PHS girls’ squad. “Kendall is chomping at the bit to really get some competition and is really diligently training,” said Samara of Williamson, who tied her PR in the 55 with a time of 7.52. “T he distance r unners were able to have their cross country season but the sprinters have been training either on their own or through the Rec Department since September. It can get really monotonous but their dedication has never wavered. Kendall has really been leading the way with that. She has developed into
a fantastic example for the rest of the team.” Following that example, junior Megan Rougas and senior Catherine Howard are showing good potential in the sprints. “They come from two different sides of the spectrum,” explained Samara. “Megan is also a soccer player. She came in with tons of speed and has fit in really nicely with the team. Catherine is from the other end, she started athletics kind of late and joined us last year as a junior. She has really developed herself into a really good sprinter.” In the 55 hurdles, newcomer Katherine Monroe made a superb debut, winning the race in a time of 9.79. “Katherine is a sophomore but she is coming to us for the first time this year and she has just jumped right in with no fear, attacking the hurdles with everything she has got,” said Samara. Coming off a stellar cross country season, distance stars sophomore Lucy Kreipke, sophomore Robin Roth, and senior Charlotte Gilmore showed good form against HoVal, finishing 1-23 in the 1,600.
“The three of them pretty much just ran with each other the whole time,” said Samara. “Coach [Jim ] Smirk is taking a slow and steady approach with the distance group, trying to ease them back into things. That is the right approach. They are always ready when it is time to perform in the big moments and I have no doubt that they will be ready to do that.” With PHS next in action when it takes on HoVal on March 20 in the bubble at the Bennett Athletic Center i n Tom s R iver, S a m ar a believes the abbrev iated winter season can lay the foundation for a big outdoor campaign. “I think between this meet and our meet on the 20th, we are going to get a nice little springboard into the spring season,” said Samara, noting that the Colonial Valley Conference will be holding division meets and a two-day conference meet this spring. “We are really targeting t hat C VC championship m e e t on Me m or ia l D ay weekend.” —Bill Alden
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Making Progress Despite Abbreviated Season, Hun Boys’ Basketball Produced 8-2 Record Although the Hun School b o y s’ b a s k e t b a l l t e a m dropped a 64-62 nail-biter to the Patrick School in its season finale on March 2, that defeat didn’t put a damper on a positive campaign for the program. “We just kept getting better, improving, and growing with confidence,” said Hun head coach Jon Stone, whose team ended the 2021 campaign with an 8-2 record. “We were pretty disappointed with the last game and the result. We were right there, we had a lot of chances. We just couldn’t close the deal.” The Raiders were excited to get a chance to play back-to-back games against Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) rival Peddie, posting a pair of wins, topping the Falcons 78-60 on February 27 and 58-52 on March 1. “It was great to play a team in our league. We played Blair early on which was great,” said Stone. “It doesn’t feel like a season if you don’t play some leag ue games. We were super-excited to hear that they were cleared to play and then to play them back to back was great. It was great for us to get wins both times.” Hun displayed offensive balance in the victories over Peddie, with four players (Jack Scott - 20 points, Dan Vessey - 15, Kelvin Smith 14, and Toby Thornburg -11) scoring in double figures in the first meeting and three
(Vessey - 18, Smith - 16, Isiaha Dickens - 14) hitting that mark in the second contest. “We had quite a few games this year where we had four or five guys in double figures; I think that is when we are at our best,” said Stone. “I kept telling our guys all year long this team has been similar to some of the other great teams we have had in the past where you know who are you going to guard. If you key on somebody, somebody else is going to get all they can eat, so to speak. We had that with this year’s team.” The Hun players showed some great character to go along with that balance as they worked their way through COVID concerns. “I was really, really proud of them, that is a testament to the team itself,” said Stone. “I think part of our success on the court was our ability to be resilient going through all of this. Everybody at first was kind of disappointed at the thought of not having a season and not practicing when we normally practice and having to adjust on the fly. They really took it well and in stride. There were some ups and downs in there but everybody really handled it well and did what they had to do to be able to play, practicing outside and with masks on and keeping distant.” Stone was happy to see his team play 10 games, par t icu larly cons ider i ng
that MAPL rivals Blair had only two contests and Lawrenceville had none. “I was telling people all fall if we can get 10 -15 games in, I would be happy,” said Stone. “To get 10 games in was just terrific. We feel so lucky and blessed and that part was great. We had to shut down for a little while and we weren’t allowed to play. It wasn’t anything we did. We could have gotten close to 15 had that not happened. We were lucky and nobody on our team had it, coaches or players. We were super lucky for that and thankful to have had any kind of season here.” Noting that this year’s squad developed a good chemistry, Stone and his staff was thankful to get the chance to guide the players on a daily basis. “It is just a great group of guys to coach,” said Stone. “We loved coming to practice every day to work with these guys. There was good energy and good competitiveness, it was a really great culture with the team this year.” Star guard/forward Kelvin Smith produced a great senior season, contributing in a number of ways to the Raiders this winter. “Kelvin was tremendous and he is going to be a big loss for us next year,” said Stone of the 6’4, 220-pound Smith who is headed to Yale where he is planning to play both football and basketball. “We are really going to
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GREAT SCOTT: Hun School boys’ basketball player Jack Scott dribbles upcourt in a game this season. Junior guard Scott’s solid all-around play helped Hun go 8-2 this winter. (Photo by Lexi Thomas) have someone step up to fill his shoes and his role. As a leader, he really stepped up this year. Not that he wasn’t a good leader last year but he just was really terrific on the court and off the court this year as a leader. His play was terrific as well. He is just so powerful and strong and he had the ability to do so many different things. He led our team in assists, he was one of our best defenders, he can score, and he can rebound. Ironically shooting might be his weakest thing, relatively speaking, but he shot the three really well this year. I think he shot 33 percent, for most guys that is pretty good.” The squad ’s t wo postgraduate players, Tijmen Suijker and Randall Brown, proved to be good team guys. “Tijmen came in from the start and was such a tremendous leader; he brought a great perspective and ability to bring the team together and share all of his past experiences,” said Stone, noting that Suijker only played two games due to injury. “We didn’t know life with him on the court very much; we will certainly miss his contributions off the court for sure. Randall came to
Hun to play lacrosse; he didn’t play basketball his senior year and he said he would love to play again and be a part of a team. From day one, Randall brought a great energy and attitude to practice and workouts. He was committed and wanted to be a part of a good team and a good program. He came off the bench and brought so much energy physically to the game, diving to the floor and things like that. He is low maintenance and high energy, a coach’s dream.” While the graduation of that trio will leave a void, Hun will be returning some high qualit y performers, starting with a pair of star guards in junior Scott and sophomore Vessey. “We are going to miss those guys for sure but we are super excited with what we have coming back,” said Stone. “Jack and Dan are a terrific one-two punch in the way of scoring from the backcourt and controlling the ball and tempo.” The Raiders also boast some talented young players in the frontcourt with the trio of junior Dickens, junior Thornburg, and sophomore Anthony Aririguzoh. “Isiaha really improved
this year, he shot the ball very well this year,” said Stone. “He was much more consistent and rebounded the ball very well. Toby showed a ton of improvement this year and was really a big part of what we did. His defense was really terrific; he did a lot of things that you don’t see in the stat book that made a big difference. Aririguzoh really grew and developed this year. He got a lot of valuable court time. He is one whose best days are clearly in front of him. He does a lot of things you can’t teach, he is so long. As he develops more and grows more, he is going to be pretty good.” Looking ahead to next winter, Stone believes that Hun has the potential to be very good. “With a team like ours, you don’t always have the continuity piece from year to year,” said Stone. “So the continuity alone, I think will keep us in the running no matter what. We will likely add one or two guys to fill some of the void that Kelvin is leaving along with Randall and Tijmen. We are pretty excited for next year, We have got size and good guard play.” —Bill Alden
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Justin Leith will tell you that the most important stats produced by his Stuart Country Day School basketball team this winter were 51, 13, and 0. “We had 51 practices and we were able to get in 13 games all in the midst of the pandemic and not one of our kids got a case,” said Stuart head coach Leith. “There were exposures that took place but there was never a case where one of our kids tested positive. It is wonderful that we were able to pull this off. I am certainly proud of them. They were able to accomplish something, as did all of the kids did in the state and country that pulled this off, that no one ever has. They should be celebrated.” Leith was proud of the way his squad competed in the last week of the season, losing two battles to Saddle River Day (75-61 on February 26 and 71-55 on March 4) to finish with a 7-6 record. “It takes time to cultivate consistency, that is something we were able to do last year,” said Leith, noting that Stuart started 5-6 in 2019-20 before catching fire to end up 21-7, winning its third straight state Prep B title and making its first Mercer County Tournament final along the way. “The last week of this season is where we had begun to cultivate the consistency of our work ethic. That is why we go up and down with Saddle River Day. They take the lead, we take the lead. We went up 10 at one point and they fought their way back. That is what happens when two very
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good teams are playing. It is a game of runs. I wasn’t worried about the win or the loss. I told the girls that we were really starting to come into our own where we are consistently working our butts off and there are no lulls. In those last two games of the season, we were getting to that place which usually takes place in December.” Facing a gauntlet of tough foes helped Stuart raise the level of its game. “We played two nationally ranked teams and plenty of other teams that were ranked in the top 10 in the state,” said Leith, whose team played such powerhouses as Manasquan, Trenton Catholic, Paul VI, and Rutgers Prep this winter in addition to Saddle River. “We are getting to a point where we are getting more consistent. We are obviously a very talented team, that is what is going on in the moment during the season.” Leith acknowledged that it was hard to reach that constancy in a season impacted by COVID concerns. “I have been doing this for a long time and I know where you should be,” said Leith. “Now you realize these other factors, not being in school, not going on trips, things that you don’t necessarily put a huge emphasis on are integral to success on the court. We are learning as we are going. To have a month of practice and all of a sudden we are shut down for a month and then turn it back up again, we had to be creative and think outside the
box. At the end of the day, it is great that so many teams, not just Stuart, were able to have some semblance of a season because some people didn’t.” Senior guard Aleah James produced a great finish to her Stuart career, posting triple-double with 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in the first loss to Saddle River and then scoring 18 points in the finale. “Aleah deserved every bit of it,” said Leith. “She undoubtedly has made the biggest stride every year. It is the biggest growth I have seen since I have been coaching, boys or girls. Every year she comes back better and better and now she is at a place where those D-I offers are coming in. She worked to get into that place.” Over the years, the program has gotten great work from its whole corps of seniors which includes Nia Melvin, Ariel Jenkins, Laila Fair, Catherine Martin, and Molly Lagay in addition to James. “It is a great group, they are a part of my first round of coaching at Stuart,” said Leith, noting that Jenkins and Fair will be continuing their hoops careers at the Division I level with Jenkins heading to Georgetown and Fair to St. Joseph’s. “They won the three Prep B championships and two of them are 1,000 point scorers (Melvin and Jenkins). A.J. was almost there. Laila would have had it, she didn’t play her freshman year in high school due to injury. I think she ended with 700 something. They did things that no one in the
history of our basketball program have done.” Star guard Melvin was a standout from day one as a freshman, maturing into a superb leader. “Her skill set certainly grew and her strength grew as a player but her leadership skills are what have developed over the last four years,” said Leith, noting that Melvin ended up as the program’s secondleading scorer behind Jalynn Spaulding ’18, who totaled 1,236 points. “Coming in as a freshman, she was a very quiet kid. In practice what was really special was that she was demanding more of her teammates this year, picking them up. She is not necessarily a vocal leader although she was more this year. Her leadership style is pulling people aside and having one-on-one conversations with them and keeping everyone together. It was really something great to see. I never imagined that when she was a freshman.” With such returning players as junior Lauren Klein, sophomore Kyla Glasser-Hyman, freshman Isabel Millier and freshman Leila Washington, Stuart has a good foundation in place. “I am very excited, my expectation and goal is to be equally as talented as we are this year,” said Leith. “I think we are going to be younger with some of the talented eight graders that we have coming up and some kids are looking to transfer here. I think the talent level will be there.” In order to develop those younger players, Leith will have them face a challenging schedule to steel their competitive fire.
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“When we were playing a weaker schedule, it would be easier to know that we were going to win a lot of games,” said Leith. “We want to stay at this level and be competitive with the top teams. So we have to do all of those other things — bonding off the court, learning to trust each other, and holding each other
accountable. All of those other things that come along with maturity and being together. It will be fun to start with a new group again. You get used to that level, whether you are going to win or not you don’t know but when you play a team that is more on the same level as you, we have the advantage.” —Bill Alden
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END POINT: Stuart Country Day School basketball player Nia Melvin handles the ball in a game this winter. Senior star point guard Melvin capped her stellar career by scoring 12 points and grabbing four rebounds in a 71-55 loss to Saddle River Day on March 4 in the season finale. Stuart ended the season with a 7-6 record. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)
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PHS Boys’ Swimming: Daniel Baytin starred as PHS topped WW/P-South 95-75 in a virtual meet last week. Baytin placed first in both the 100 freestyle and 100 breaststroke while Andy Liu won the 50 free and Julian Velazquez prevailed in the 100 backstroke. The Tigers, now 8-0, have a virtual meet against Trenton this week. Girls’ Swimming: Tracey Liu and Kyleigh Tangen each won two individual events to help PHS defeat WW/PSouth 123-47 in a virtual meet last week. Liu placed first in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke while Tangen won both the 100 free and 200 free races as the Tigers improved to 8-0. PHS will face Trenton in a virtual meet this week.
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Real Central NJ Soccer (RCNJ) recently announced the 2021 schedule for its men’s team as it starts play in the United Soccer League (USL) League Two in the fourth tier of US Soccer. RCNJ will play in the MidAtlantic division and will kick off its campaign on May 12 by hosting in-state rivals the Ocean City Nor’Easters. The club’s matches will be played at the Mercer County Community College soccer complex in West Windsor. The kickoff times are set for 7 p.m. “We’re thrilled to be preparing for our first season as a club,” said men’s General Manager Ira Jersey. “It’s exciting to think that our club might be the first event many families attend post-COVID. But we’ll follow all the State and Local
protocols to keep the environment safe as well as fun.” USL League Two is a national league and the leader in pre-professional soccer in North America. The league holds a vital role as it provided an elite platform for those pursuing professional careers domestically and internationally. Most Major League Soccer (MLS) college draft picks and many players in the two USL professional leagues were scouted during their time in the League. The RCNJ women’s program will play in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL) and will announce its schedule shortly. Season memberships and individual match tickets are available for both the men’s and women’s programs on the club’s website at realcentralnj.soccer.
Princeton Rec Department Offering Multi-Sport Programs
The Princeton Recreation D ep ar t m e nt i s p ar t n er ing with the U.S. Sports Institute (USSI) to offer a Multi- Spor t program for
boys and girls ages 2 to 6 this spring. The program will take place at Grover Park on Sunday mornings for eight weeks starting April 18. The classes being offered are Parent and Me Multi-Sports Squirts (ages 2 to 3) at 9 a.m., Multi-Sports Squirts (ages 3 to 4) at 10 a.m. and Senior Multi-Sports Squirts (ages 5 to 6) at 11 a.m. The program is open to both Princeton residents ($162) and non-residents ($195). Space in the program is limited. The multi-sport participants will learn key skills through small-sided scrimmages in sports such as lacrosse, soccer, t-ball, and track and field. The USSI is a full-time professional sports provider that works with Recreation Departments and community organizations all over the country. All programs are taught by USSI staff in a safe and structured environment that allows participants to experience
a variety of sports while emphasizing fun. Adaptations are in place to ensure social distancing and to prevent sharing of equipment. For more information, log onto princetonrecreation. com. To register, go to https://register.communitypass.net/princeton. The program can be found under the tab “2021 Spring Youth Sports Programs.”
Princeton Athletic Club Holding 6K April 10
The Princeton Athletic Club (PAC) is holding a 6-kilometer Run on April 10 over the Institute Woods course. The run starts at 10 a.m. from the Princeton Friends School and the event is limited to 200 participants. The event will be chip timed and all abilities are welcome, including walkers. Participants expecting
to take longer than 55 minutes over the 6,000-meter course (about 3.75 miles), should inquire about a separate noncompetitive start. Online registration and full details regarding the event and race protocols are available by logging onto princetonac.org. For 22 days prior to the event, registration is $35 online including a T-shirt. Through 22 days prior, a discounted “No Tshirt” option available. From 21 days to 72 hours prior to the race, online only, the entry fee will be $40, including a T-shirt. Sign up at the event will be $55 if space is available, credit card only. The PAC is a nonprofit, all-volunteer running club for the community that promotes running for the fun and health of it and stages several running events each year.
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Nancy Mynott Davis N a n c y M y n o t t D av i s , an avid student, devoted w r iter, and lov ing w ife, mother, and grandmother left this earth on February 16, 2021, surrounded by her family in Princeton, NJ. Born in Rochester, NY, on August 15, 1924, Nancy’s gentle, strong, and loving spirit was foundational to her many deep and longlasting friendships, her relationships with her family and her 72-year marriage to her husband, Richard Warren Davis of Yonkers, NY. Known for her intelligence, wit, and dry, self-deprecating sense of humor, Nancy was intellectually driven and persistent in her quest for knowledge. She loved to read, especially the New York Times, and to write. Nancy was smart, strongw illed, deter m ined, and above all, kind. An innate and lifelong learner, Nancy was valedictorian of Irondequoit High School’s class of 1942 in Rochester, NY, before graduating from Cornell University in 1946 where she was an active member of Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority. Nancy continued her education at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where she earned her master’s degree in English. A writer both by trade and temperament, Nancy was rarely without a pen in her hand. While in Farmington, CT, she worked at Mill Race Books, served as editor of Miss Porter’s School Alumni Bulletin, was a college advisor at Watkinson School, and was a frequent contributor to many local publications, in addition to starting a nursery school. “Nan,” as she was known to those closest to her, cultivated a large and loyal group of friends throughout her long life at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY; at Avon Old Farms, in Avon, CT; in Buffalo, NY; at Miss Porter’s in Farmington, CT; and in Andover, V T. For 30 years, she planned and organized “Summerweek,” an annual literary gathering of friends both old and new that married her love of learning with her commitment to cultivating deep and impactful friendships. Each year, she would host the themed gathering in Andover, VT, where friends would come prepared with research and presentations on sociological subjects like “first ladies” or “the mill girls.” Nancy’s deepest friendship was with her husband of 72 years, Richard W. Davis. Nancy and Dick met in 1948 returning to the States
Joshua Mark Levy May 4, 1975 — March 11, 2021
Joshua Mark L ev y, of Hopewell Township, New Jersey, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 45. He died in his home among family and friends. Joshua is survived by his wife Marcy Sheldon ; his children Sienna (23), Alden (11), and Taegan (9); his parents Harold Levy (Marta) and Stephanie Lurie (Cliff); his brother Jeffrey Lev y (Lauren); his sister Rebecca Lev y- Cruz ( Frank); step siblings: Adam Paster, Scott Paster, Doron Greenbaum, Naomi Greenbaum ; his grandmother, Marcia Levy; his grandparents, Jack and Sylvia Goldstein; and his very large extended family. Joshua was born on May 4, 1975 in Livingston, NJ. While studying Conservation Biology at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA, he met Marcy and they had a daughter, Sienna, in 1997. He went on to pursue a law degree from Lewis & Clark University in Portland, OR. In 2005, Josh and Marcy had a beautiful wedding on San Juan Island. Upon completion of his juris doctorate degree, he moved his family back to his home state of New Jersey and in 2009 and 2011, they welcomed two more children, sons, Alden and Taegan,
into their family. Josh qu ick ly ach ieved success as an environmental lawyer and moved on to construction law where he became a financial partner at Tannenbaum Helper n Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP in New York City. Josh was an active father and a devoted husband. He was passionate about politics, baseball (Yankees), music, particularly the Grateful Dead, and he attended live concerts whenever possible. He also enjoyed gardening, skiing and anything that allowed him to be outside in nature. Throughout his life Josh embodied the true spirit of an extended family and the concept of “strangers stoppin’ strangers just to shake their hands.” Friendships and acquaintances took on a deeper meaning born from his authenticity. The family would like to thank everyone who supported them over the past two years. They will be honoring his life in a private celebration. To send condolences to the family, visit Orlands MemorialChapel.com.
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on a decommissioned troop transport ship out of Liverpool, U.K. Dick snapped a now precious photo of Nancy walking up the gangplank when his friend pointed her out, saying, “There’s Nancy Mynott — You’ll like her!” Within a year, the two were engaged, and over the next 72 years they cultivated a stable and loving life together. An avid planner, Nancy was meticulously organized and always prepared with a game or an activity. She was a kind and loving matriarch who took true joy in spending time with her grandchildren. Growing up, her five grandchildren would frequently visit her in Connecticut and Vermont, where she was always prepared with games, art projects, and activities. Whether playing badminton in the backyard, writing short stories, painting placemats, or molding small sculptures, “Grammy,” as her grandchildren called her, always made sure that they had something fun, creative, and intellectually nourishing to engage with at her house. When her grandchildren talked to “Grammy,” she listened. Whether about school, work, or social lives, she was always curious to learn about the adults that they were becoming. Nancy leaves behind her adoring husband Richard W. Davis; her four loving children, Deborah Payne Davis (Randolph Ludacer), Chr istine Dav is Rubino, Margaret Mynott Davis (Andrew Gomory), and Richard Tucker Davis (Robyn Davis); her five grandchildren Robert Ludacer, Ray Ludacer, Matthew Rubino, Ellen Gomory, and Henry Gomory; her g re at- g ra ndch i ldren Finnian and Gemma Rubino; her brother Geoffrey Mynott (Bobbie), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. A memorial gathering will be held later this year.
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James Ben Laughlin On Sunday, February 28th, 2021, James Ben Laughlin, son of Ledlie Irwin Laughlin and Roberta Moody Howe Laughlin, died at age 92. Born June 24, 1928, in Buffalo, New York, James (Jim) spent his early years at Princeton Country Day
School, then Deerfield Academy, where he graduated in 1946. Following Deerfield, Jim attended Spartan University of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where, by the time he graduated in 1947, he had become both a certified aircraft mechanic and a certified commercial pilot instructor. The following year Jim matriculated at Princeton University where he spent two years before taking a two year leave of absence to serve his country in the Army during the Korean War. While enlisted, he worked at an ordnance depot in Tokyo, Japan, where he was the Head of Chief of Procurement Review Section of the Engineering Office. Jim became a corporal and was awarded the Certificate of Achievement. Once discharged, he returned to Princeton University and graduated in 1952. Throughout his time at Princeton University he developed a deep love and appreciation for the University and for his eating club, Charter Club. In 1954 Jim joined the
Gallup Poll as Director of Field Personnel. While employed by the Gallup Poll, Jim married his longtime family friend turned love, Julia Gallup Laughlin, on June 29, 1957. Following his position at the Gallup Poll, he was appointed the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Princeton University and subsequently Assistant Dean of Students up until 1969 when he became a Real Estate Agent and Broker for Stewardson and Dougherty. After several years as the owner of Art Fac, then a new technology rendering photographs into art facsimiles, Jim returned to real estate, becoming the Sales Director of Forrestal Village for John T. Henderson. He was most fulfilled as a full-time volunteer at Princeton University’s Blairstown Center helping inner-city children. As a youth, Jim spent his summers in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, until his marriage to Julia, when they decided to purchase property in Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas. Throughout his life he was a vacation resident of the tiny island and served as a Commodore of the Hope Town Sailing Club. Jim had a deep love for this island and the people on it. Jim’s gentle paternal presence, his razor-sharp humor, his undying love for sweets, and much, much more will be deeply missed. Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Julia Gallup Laughlin; his two children, daughter The Rev. Ophelia G. Laughlin, son James Y. Laughlin; and his four grandchildren, Eric and Alexander Keller, and Katelyn and Margaret Laughlin.
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