m — Remember the Town Topics Holiday Fund .-SHU.. Volume LX, Number 4 www.towntopics.com 50c at newsstands Wednesday January 25, 2006 $101 Million Arts Gift Hospital Site Taking Shape The FormerJohn Witherspoon Estate. Could Impact Not Only Tusculum,"tobe Any future development where the in the new Master Plan amendments, Witherspoon and Franklin Avenue. Preserved for Curriculum, but Campus University Medical Center at Princeton new development could result in up to Newwordingworked intotheamend- OpenSpace currently stands became significantly 280 units, both affordable and market ments last week could soften the level The Princeton Symphony maPnetoefrtBh.eLaeuwitso,ipnhsiulraenrt,hrtohpeisPtr,ocghraeisr-- eRaesgiieornatlo vPilsaunanliinzge BTohaurrds,daafytewrhmeonntthhse rvaetleo,pumpenttoo4r4r0e,-0u0s0eosfqcuuarrreenfteebtuiolfdidneg-s oafndeeingsihtbyorbhyoiondclsutdrienegttrhuennpionssgibtihlriotyugohf OarGcrhoesutpraofPOrpeesreanttisc sthievenCaomrep.,atatnadc,hedastoofthleas$t1S0a1tumrildlaiyo,n ogfuiddeelliibneersatitohna,t vwioltledultoinmaMtaeslytedricPtlaatne (atnhde hcousrprietnatl abunidldainntgiscoipnattehde smietdeiccuarl- tthheesPihtie.laIdterlepmhaiian-sbauspedtoLutbheertd-eAvdelleorp,era,s oEBfixrcMteohrzdpaatryst'isn2C5e0ltehbration21 dphoaorsnt,aitniogonnecrtecoaotuPilrvdienscaeantydontpweUonrifbvorerarmisininstgywsahrutepsn-, zsopnAaicnemgaojfnoorrthhecoouWsmiiptnohgen,ressnpttooroeinns,SBtaroneaedrtdospidteeen- ratehnnadttluytphcattoomcp1or8ui0lsdfeeee4xt4to0ef,ncd8o6mt4omestrqhceuiacarolersnlepereatc)oe,f twiolltheexctoennfdigsutrraeteitosnloifkethLeeisgtrheeotroBriritchit Cream Returnson DVD: it comes to supporting his alma mater. liberations stemmed from a proposal ContinuedonPage6 The Ultimate PowerTrio - His left brain could have dictated originated by the community planning Monument Lighting Closer to Goal Rocks the RoyalAlbert the $60 million he gave for the Frank group, Princeton Future, calling for Hall 23 Gehry-designed PeterB. LewisScience streets to be built through the site, in Thanks to Special Purpose Grant Library, currently underconstruction at an efforttoprecludedevelopment that, Gary Griffin Directs thecornerof Ivy Lane and Washington some residentsfear, will section off the Production ofO'Neill's Road, as well as his $35 million gift to surrounding neighborhoods. Prospects of having the darkened TheeffortinitiatedbythelateJoseph M"HWaoinotdhn"afoSrutrheeaMnidsbSeegnostitt2iev5ne eIsnttaegbrlaitsihvethGeenLeowmiisc-sS.igler Institute for ofAthpeetPiltainonnionfgfeBroeadrdto(athgeromuepmbofer4s2 mMlitoonnbourlimigethhnttetnhaeattdBoissriogtnuhigefhicPHaraniltlnlcypeetlroamsnatnBewanetttellkye AmOl'aNlyeioiarln,lceiwshinnoohdwoineboderionfogfcoctmahprelriilecadatetoiuBotnosrbyofurtgohhme However, it's Mr. Lewis's right brain residents largelyfrom immediatelysur- with news that a state grant will cover leukemia in October of last year. Af- FormerPHSSwimStar that has come to the fore with his $101 rounding neighborhoods) called for a a significant portion of the cost ter the $50,000 grant, in addition to JesseApplegate toStand million gift for the advancement of the "senseofplace,"andthatthe"character A Special Purpose grant sought by a $25,000 donation Uom Pnnceton Tall ForRutgers. 32 amtrretuess,ttieanensgn,sonuoolnwciethrdeieoUnlnairSvgaeertssutirtdgyiaf'ytsifbnoolUalnroiwdvienrogt- otmfreaennssttlaaobtrleiso'hveedrnotesoipaguanh.ybosrtiuhttouu,ordepsa"rdteisvcheuolluoalrpld-y Aotsuomgn.h)PRaermekUsdrGAjul'lsweicai$noScrQea.tQ(oQOrQ-Pttrhoien\c.m\eootnoPununmBceofrnt--t Utbniioevnyseo,rnstidhteytihaneintdhiaat$ti5vle,w0am0yo0vpieonidnptrc,iovnaasptipedaedrroeannbatll-yy s$i1ty00himsitlolriyo—nwdionnnaintgiobnybaynoGsoerdoovenrWthue cscoanlceeronfinnegwtdheeveplotoepnmteinatl.hAesigwhotradnedd lighting effort, which includes a goal of moving the project forward fasterthan in 1995 for the University's School of $125,000. ContinuedonPage it Engineering and Applied Science. Whichever side was dominant, the gift, he said, will fill a void that he felt while an undergraduate student here. He graduated in 1955. "I think the giftwillgiveanawareness of the arts and give enough exposure tostudents sothat they won't graduate as did—not understanding the power I CamiMahon Providing of art to enhance one's life," Mr. Lewis Leadership from the Back said in an interview Monday "Ijustthink As PHS Girls' Hockey therewillbemoreaction intheartworld Builds Momentum ...34 at Princeton. "And that's good." Art 17 Indeed, Mr. Lewis's donation, which Books 16 had been about six months in the mak- Calendar 39 ing, he said, could very well not only Cinema 28 impacttheprograms in creative writing, theater, dance, visual arts, and music ClassifiedAds 44 performance, itcouldalso initiatesome Clubs 8 significant physical changes on cam- ConsumerBureau .... 38 pus. Engagements 12 Robert Durkee, vice president and Mailbox 15 secretary ofthe University, said Satur- day that the gift will serve as the impe- Music/Theater 21 tusforadditionalfacultyandfellows, but Obituaries 40 could also revive the idea of estabish- People 13 ing an "arts neighborhood" toward the Religion 41 southwestern portion of campus, near ADDRESSING MIDDLE EAST POLICY: U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-New York) made her case for United Nation sanc- Sports 30 the McCarter and Berlind theaters. tions against Iran, saying that "we cannot, should not, must not permit Iran to build nuclear weapons." Ms. Clinton Topicsof the Town 3 "There will need to be additional spoke last Wednesday at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus at a ceremony celebrating the space," Mr. Durkee said, echoing Woodrow Wilson Schools75th anniversaryand marking the creation of a new University professorship: theS. 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Other labs are SPACE TODAY! dedicated to chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences, the latterwith a rooftop green- S housefor horticulture/earth science. for Mother Baby Call Robin Broomer or Fall Completion Date Expected ( Reilly LaMarche to reserve space For PHS Labs, Gym, Arts Center 609.924.2200 Anne Burns, president of Saturday that while much and design, CAD (Computer [email protected] thePrincetonRegionalBoard progress has been made in Aided Design), and TV pro- [email protected] of Education, reported last construction at Princeton duction will also be added High School, the new facili- as well as additional class- Organic Baby FOODS ties will not be in use until rooms; data, custodial and the fall semester. The Board storageclosets; boiler room; • bahy rooi) Grinders • of Education Facilities Com- loading dock, garage and pre-natal & children's vitamins storage area; two special TOPICS education classrooms; and Homeopathic & Herbal remedies • an administration office. In addition to the new natural baby soaps, creams, Of the Town construction, renovations Oils Si shampoo mittee had met on Friday to swiclhlooble mbuaidleditnogsthbeegeixinsntiinngg • organic produce & fruit juices • review progress, which has in the summer and continu- books & Magazines on been hampered by recent ing through fall 2006 and nutrition & health Everyone Makes Resolutions. flooding. spring 2007; the renova- — Earlier last week, Superin- tions will include the instal- At Curves, You Keep Them. tendentJudithWilson, along lation of air-conditioning, Whole Earth Center with other District adminis- upgrades to the heating and trators and School Board ventilation systems, and the NATURAL FOODS GROCERY • SINCE 1970 members, toured the PHS transformation of the exist- 360NASSAUST.(NEARHARRISON) •PR\NCETON • 60991A-7AJ9 facilities under construc- MONDAY-FR\DAY9 B • SATURDAY 9-7 • SUNDAY 10-5 tion. While hopes were then ContinuedonNextPage expressed that some.-of the laboratory classroomswould THE EVERGREEN FORUM be in use by mid-March, they are not now expected to be ready until the fall, along JoinNow cTohuilidny'att,gcifinI'dllohuaivehdoiwicoovvcnicdlmiihlclvioannwoAmleLnurw.heso.tvhoouug<hicnilhocov nwietwhgtyhmenanseiwuma,udaintdoraidudmi,- A Daytime Study Organization E^vSMSut Oweuerk.fuSnu,ccuomipilicrigWhOtljkrooUuDndttihkeeclourllne1r0minultl. ihrcc(uncii tional classrooms. Small groups encourage discussion, participation and individual presentations theServiceFee" New construction and up- Curves grade of existing buildings COURSE OFFERINGS for SPRING 2006 ,"Kir^lf at PHS are part of a $81.3 million district-wide school Ihn9.0011ItanmmitcorUvU*. renovation and expansion GREAT DECISIONS 2006 609-683-1123 project that was approved Jeanne Gorrissen. Carolyn Wilson Monday: I (K) pm 256Bunn Dr. Suice3B WoodlandsProfessionalBuilding by Princeton Borough and THE NOVELS OFEDITH WHARTON Princeton,NJ08540 TSionwcneshtihpenv,otneersw ifnac2il0i0ti1e.s Peggy Kelly Tuesday: l0:00 am and upgrades have been THE AFTERLIFE completed at John Wither- Herman Tull Tuesday: I0:00ara spoon Middle School and at POLITICS OFOIL •6 * SMcf^fust- * tohfetfhoeurPreilnecmeenttoanryResgcihoonoalls MikeTayyabkhan, Harry Pinch Tuesday: 1:00 pm atmsteoJ, Schools District. RETHINKING THE SIX I IIS Progress at the High Marvin Bressler Wednesday: 10:00am School includesthe transfor- THEAMERICAN CIVIL WAR-SEEN BY LIVING HISTORIANS Get Growing! mbraitgihotn, omfultthei-cpaufrepteorsieasipntaocea Stanley Saperstein Wednesday: 10:30 am 6 26thANNUAL fuoartisotnudyp,ardtiaensc,esw,itahnddogurbalde- MEuUgSenIeCRKoaOnF, J1o8hTnHBuCrkAhaMlEteRrICA* Wednesday: 10:00 am LONGBEARD CONTEST the seating capacity of the LOVE LIVES OFTHE GREATCOMPOSERS original area. Mark Miller Thursday: 2:00 pm benefitting: "The new facilities will SHAKESPEARE OFFTHE PAGE The Give Back Foundation be worth waiting for," said Charlotte Bialek, a member Barbara Herzberg Thursday: 10:00 am Aidingfamilies incrisis of the Board of Education ROMANTICISM IN GERMANYAND ENGLAND inPrinceton Borough and formerBoard president. Jim Brazell Thursday: 10:30 am Comesign-up,cleanshaven,attherestauranton "When the new gym is fin- SCIENCETUESDAYON THURSDAY Tues.January31storWed.February 1st,2006 i1s5h0e0d sittuwdielnltsb.eCaubrlreenttolysetahte David Southgate Thursday: 1:30 pm Prizestobeawarded entire student body numbers NATIONALCHARACTER IN WESTERN ART, 1800-2000 ST.PATRICK'SDAY,MARCH 17TH 1340. The basketball hoops Anne Florey Friday: 10:00 am forthelongestbeardandmanyothercategories. anreewaglyrme.a"dy in place in the ANCIENTART INTHEAMERICAS ANDTHE OLD WORLD 4b Friday: 10:00 am There will be 12 science Gillett Griffin labs with prep rooms and student project rooms at- Grow ForIt 3 tached, enabling students to 3»eeluurv '.urt\M conduct long-term projects Courses start the week of February 27. Classes are for two hours,once a week- without having to dismantle Fee $50 ($35 an additional course or for3 week course) them. Laboratories will be Yougrowthebeards, www.TheAandB.com dedicated to biology, chem- For more information call the Princeton SeniorResource Centerat609-924-7108 wehavethebuttons! imsetnryt,alphsycsiiecnsc,esa.ndAernovoifrtoon-p orcheck the website: www.TheEvergreenForum.org 924-5555 28WitherspoonStreet•Princeton,NJ• greenhouse will be attached PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER Sponsored by the to the environmental scienc- es lab. 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One is at levels from $1,500 to ing auditorium into a media dedicated to all PRS teach- $50,000 and above. Further Wearing clothes like these makes you feel the way you center. ers, one to the PHS Latin information about the "Take thought it would feel to be successful. PerformingArts Center Club. A PHS staff member ASeat" campaign, including M The centerpiece of the has dedicated a seat using donation forms, canbefound hickey freeman cPornisntcreutcotnioHnigwihllSbcehotohle nPeerw- tLheearsnc,hoLoela'rsnmtootLtiove".L"ive to oFonuntdhaetiPorni'nscewteobn sEidtue:cawtwiwo.n f7o7r0m-isnegatAratusdiCteonrtieurmwaintdh aa CeNnatemrinsgpacoefsPwielrlfboermreacnocge- p8pee0ff6nn-jj.4.oo2rr1gg4;;.obrybeymacialllaitngln(f6o0r9@) Nick Hilton state-of-the-art sound booth. Named Trego-Biancosino Hall in honor of William Trego, long-time PHS Choir Topics C In-Brief: Director, and Anthony Bian- cosino, the late PHS Studio A Community Bulletin Band director, the audito- rium will feature an orches- 291 WitlierspoonStnct, Princeton tra pit and a generous stage 921-8100 with backstage dressing, Chez Alice, the 15-year-old gourmet shop formerly at costume, and prop storage 254 Nassau Street next to Nassau Seafood Co. will re- Monday—Friday 1000-000 Saturday 1000-5.00 rooms. Space is slated for open In March at 5 Palmer Square West, which, until set design construction and Monday, had been home to Bucks County Coffee Co. FREEPARKINGBEHIND THEBUILDING aligvhotcianlg.muTshiecrerowoimll,atlwsoo ibne- iKteslnlyamHeamtdoa"nC,heozwnAleirceofGoCuhremzetAlCicaef,ewahnidchBawkielrlyc,"hasnagied strumental music roomsand the new location will include a 40-seat cafe as well as the adjacent Instrument stor- shop's well-known gourmet pastries. "We've grown Women's age space, as well as three pretty big," said Ms. Hamdan, pointing to cafes at the Men's ensemble music practice Princeton Public Library and Grounds for Sculpture in Si rooms, five smaller music Hamilton. David Newton, vice president of Palmer practice rooms and a music Square Management, said it has long been the Square's SHOE library. A new drama room aim to bring in a gourmet shop. A sign on the Bucks ATHLETIC that will hold an audience County storefront simply said a new lease was not rene- of about 100 will provide gotiated, but that a stand would remain at McCaffrey's at a black-box theater space the Princeton Shopping Center. Chez Alice is still accept- for experimental work when ing catering orders in the month until the new location combined with a rolling opens by calling (609) 586-5050. stage. The new Performing Arts A recently published report by the priorities committee Center will be home to all of the trustees of Princeton University indicated that Princeton public schools' the costs of undergraduate living will rise 4.9 percent for performing arts programs. the 2006-07 academic year to $42,200. up from The auditorium will have a $40,213. The report labeled the increase as falling "at ticket booth, a concession the high end of the range of percentage." but said the stand, and a coat closet, fa- hike was necessary, "given the rising costs of higher cilitating use by community education." Undergraduate costs for the coming aca- 25% 50% OFF organizations and students demic year, as listed on the University's Web site, to wishing to observe master include: $33,000 for tuition; $4,885 for room; and classes and professional re- $4,315 for board. The report went on to indicate that hearsals. Opening celebra- graduate tuition and related fees are expected to Increase A tions for the Performing by similar levels. Large Selection of Styles from Arts Center are scheduled for October 13 and 14. Library Place resident Jenny CrumiUer was elected to New While there have been succeed Scott Carver as president of the Princeton Nike • Balance • Saucony two major donations for Community Democratic Organization Sunday night the Center from anonymous at the Suzanne Patterson Center. Ms. Crumiller handily individual donors, totaling defeated Leabrook Lane resident Dick Bergman 156-59, and more... $1,000,000, more funding with Peter Lindenfield defeating Anne Neumann for the Is being sought, according to recording secretary post. Alison Fox, president of the Princeton Education Foun- dation and co-chair, with MAKE YOUR Sharl Powell, of its "Take A PARTY Seat" campaign: "We hope Men's and Women's to raise funds for the choral EVEN BETTER shell, acoustic curtain, and SHOE and BOOT SALE stage extender [pit cover)," WITH said Ms. Fox. The "Take A IN Seat" campaign is selling ' naming rightsto theseats in SANDY the auditorium and to other spaces. Seats can be named MAXWELL'S for contributions per seat Shoes of $250 (Supporter: mezza- Hulits nine), $500 (Patron: rearor- MUSIC chestra) and $1,000 (Bene- factor: front orchestra). "Take A Seat" was Get a 40% discount by 142 Nassau Street • Princeton • 924-1952 launched by the Princeton Education Foundation last phoning 609-924-1983 Mon.,Tues., Wed. 9:30-6;Thurs. 9:30-7; Fri. 9:30-6; Sat. 9:30-5:30; Sun. \2A year. So far, 73 of the 770 before Feb. 16! seats have been sponsored 1 Tusculum Owners to Sell Part of Property, Nanjing University, Lu Xun Ul Literature College and Beijing LANDAU CLASSICS Saving 35 Acres from Development University, the Waldorf School offers an extensive MEN Princeton Township Com- affordable housing consult- Chinese language program. FOR mittee Monday night Intro- ant. Beginning at age 6. students duced a bond ordinance, that, learn Chinese songs and if approved February 6, will On Monday members of poems, phrases and games. purchase a sizable chunk of Township Committee dis- As they advance, the children the former John Witherspoon cussed conducting some leam calligraphy. Examples estate, "Tusculum," to be meetings in a more informal of their work is on display on preserved for open space. setting, like the Community the third floor of the library A principal has been Room at the Princeton Public through February 2. reached with the owners of Library, particularly In the The library's Lunar New Tusculum, Thomas and Avril light of the success and com- Year observance began last Moore, for the Township to munity involvement In the Friday with a benefit perfor- gut purchase 35 acres of the 60- recent study presentations on mance by the Chin Yun Cho- acre —estate on Cherry Hill Route 206. "People can rus. The group sang before caaUy-gtrod Road lands that abut Com- come and express their con- an audience of more than mWauipnptrihotexyrismPpaaotroeknlyNWo$ro2to.h9dsaminld—lioJno.fhonr cBoeepremnnis,e"miMcis.lal"iedrW.hDi"elWpeeu'tnvyoethgMioantgyoairns 1fliu0bn0rdasryatfomtrahteetrhileailbsrparuyrreclhtaoatseedraisotefo V80I%YCEoLttLonA,2S0H%IWRoTolS. Plaids.Checks MensOMr-ilg-.XLM-X1X5l NOW $5750 Some residents, particularly set In stone. Committee set Chinese culture. a local conservationist group, an initial Library meeting for All Princeton Public Library VIYELLA SWEATERS MensM-L-XL-XXL NOW $69l50 the Friends of Princeton March 13—at 6:30 a.m. programs are free and open Cardigans, Pullovers, Vests Orig. M95 Open Space, had been con- Matthew Hersh to the public. When programs cerned that Tusculum might require registration, prefer- | HARRIS TWEED SPORTS COATS Mens38-48 NOW $18750 I be used as a location for ence is given to library card- AuthenticHerringbones. Plaids.Tweeds Orig. '375 development. That concern holders. 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The National Ms. Guo, who usually works library.org. Register boundaries are con- in the Reference and Adult HEARD YOUR EX-GIRLFRIEND fined to 20 acres surrounding Services department, will got married? See "Engagements & /&/t4t&t^*?>}*>/\£**u&tfC*&. Jv6*&i*. the house, with the barn con- demonstrate calligraphy Weddings" in TOWN TOPICS to see sidered as a premiere exam- before assisting young people howshedid. 102Nassau Street •Acrossfrom the University • Princeton, NJ •609-924-3494 ple of early 18th century in creating a bookmark with i barns in NewJersey. their name In Chinese anIdn badadmi,tioPnritnocettohne Thoowuns-e chaTrhaecteprrso.gram, designed for Voted "BestDay Spa in CentralNewJersey"5 years in a row! ship Attorney Edwin young people ages 7 to 10, METROPOLIS/; Schmierer said the Moores will be in the third floorActiv- would retain about 23 acres, ity Room. Space is limited adding that they ^ave agreed and registration Is required. to waive any post-appraisal Please call (609) 924-9529, ashmiopu'snt$2e.x9cemieldliinogn.the Town- extS.tu2d4e0nttso rfergoimstetrh.e Waldorf Give the Gift ofRelaxation this Valentine's Day with a Some funding to offset the School of Princeton will close METROPOLIS SPA GIFT CERTIFICATE Township's purchase price out the library's Lunar New include a $300,000 direct Year celebration with a pro- The Essentials grant from Mercer County's gram of dance beginning at 3 Aromaplasty Facial • Sweedish Massage • Lunch • Manicure • Pedicure Acquisition Open Space p.m. In the first floor Commu- Shampoo & Blow Dry Fund; a second $300,000 nity Room. TheRenewal grant from Mercer County; Accompanied by profes- Aromamassage • Hot Stone Spa Manicure • Hot Stone Spa Pedicure aDinrdecat$5A0c0q,u0i0si0tiGorneenGrAacnrte.s stihoenasltmuudesnitcsianwsillanpdedrafnocremrsa, Lunch • Shampoo & Blow Dry Friends of Princeton Open variety of dances, including a Spa Sampler Space are also pursuing dragon dance. Your choice of Body Scrub • Hydrotherapy •Aromamassage *. $Gr4e0e0n,00A0crefsromprtohgerasmt;ate'as YuUannderYut,he adnirecatuotrhoorf Naingdh or Design Your Ownform Our Extensive Spa Mam v^J $300,000 Mercer County teacher who studied at Princeton 609-683-8388 www.MetropolisSpa.com *A^Ji Grant; $300,000 from a future Green Acres grant; and a standing commitment from the Concordia Foundation for $200,000. In other news, Princeton Township agreed to donate $5,000 to Princeton Commu- nity Housing to cover admin- istrative costs as a way of consolidating complicated bureaucratic steps in applying for affordable housing. The aim, said PCH executive director Sandra Rothe, is to create a "delivery system" that forges a partnership between public and private entities when families are seeking out affordable hous- ing. A consolidation study will be conducted by David Kin- sey, noted planner and & Matteo Co. v I in-11ishimi* cards and candles PrincetonShoppingCenter 301 N.HarrisonSt 600.-130.lion w-»"w.mutteoundco.net — " Kwtler Travel Co. HoconstipnuiedttraomlpaoSeiontee titnrhaec-PtalrantiefnaascrbiloPirtloya.ionnIsnabo1ard6od0i-Rtaoicaordne oRnuoetaeddt.wuop thoou6s0esfeoetn, Htaarkriinsg lopcBeauoltplleAa,lnatdnhsecyaGposeoedravhreecahcriarttse,.c"t,a & CLASS A TRAVEL to Lubert-Adler, Princeton Princeton Future has sug- maintained that a through avenues through the site. University has agreed to gested streets more in the street "does not mean 425 Wall Street PrincetonHealthCareSys- terms that will result in the vein of narrow throughways straight necessarily," and oCQ<aO: yytAK"ooruWiuualir'mlrtrehieor•o.wouRtntnraaaivelI@•veC6rri0zu(E9oaivn-cse.9rnneeo2istsn4sg•-•sMw2foTwa5rnwond5.oduak0myurS-l•saPFltrreFuir•iradtndRarxcaayeyevs69eta-ol0o.5.r9nm:v.t3-a0Asc9bia2ytr•4ipao-oCpnpr0a.'t3crt)o4sm0 actrtpionueanerlrdmaNroeecnoM$(natveP3tteclrHe5ymoCw0mbSbiop)oecmna,tikrlnhlBytCtiah,thaoyehanraaet,ehnrosinhdtsCtoopaeswuLtinpoentati-aucnetoleleraf',,dd-ls dcsoalnsiiooincttsstnhetcwoesaFl,ooodorl-afjsa'wacaentscrhcdhkereielasencbictsyhqnaasutltuPiheoArsHsMafvitCesaeothcrSfnieewn,outoinhheptcowe.aioskrltfpblkhiTeairtthegnneahenodegle siTtpalbnuohaiugbkpartmetittiarcMnBasroidoac,.rfnetnicvshkHtletaiytulhlsahldoenioeispedwanerdli,grnePedveiwvcesrinloehnteulrooolteoSffhdetpiertsThmbesopouaeeuailtwnasslssnt-dst,o tFdwcbhuioaoaRtdrnetueohs,r,boneneo'oaedsBtd".cecdahrnaisloessniiueegnadnrltg"ttoihofoainPnbt,Jreeiaaafn6fnc0sseeettrirrftsgeeeooheeen-nttt UJ toward the cost of the new into the area. Road said a street built 5 facility. Planning Board members through the site does not The issue of the through Phyllis Marchand and Mar- "exclusively" need to be The look you want. street, which is a perceived vin Reed said a streetshould linked to Harris Road, but The easy Care vasiunccdthorrayesfcioordnefPnirtgisunrcaietntioofnna,vFoudrtouerosef ntueoprttbpoleatmnh,aendbdeuavttelecodopueilnrd.thb"eWeme'alevsfe-t eoInfmpathhateshimrzoaeundgnhetwrhaeyoiftmhpaaotcrutilsa-nndcoeet- not appear to be a closed mandated 50,000 square sac: "Ifyouhaveanyhopeof Q. matter, however. While that feet of open space for this creating some semblance of uto YOU NEED. element of the Master Plan development, which is con- a neighborhood, I thinkthat oo- amendment was approved siderably more than what is is really of the essence." 9-0 by the Planning Board there now," Mr. Reed said, Members of the Planning 5 and must now beconsidered adding that those levels Board also supported the o by any developer, architect could increase, but not "If idea of increasing walking J. Robert Hillier, a consul- we start carving it up with areas, allowing residents of tant who has been working a street. surrounding neighborhoods with PHCS on future de- to walk in and out of any signs of the hospital site as pl"aIytghrionukndtsheIrne tchoiusldarebae new development with rela- the hospital pursued an at- tive ease. tractive sale offer from pro- that will be available to resi- At the end of the day, a spective developers, said a dents in the neighborhood senseofsomewhat reluctant through street could prove and open space for Frank- compromise seemed to pre- to be more difficult than lin Avenue, but I don't see vail, and the audience ap- some might think. a need for a street actually plauded when Master Plan One idea for a through going through," he said. language was adopted to street continuing to Harris BoardmemberPeterMad- "envision" a roadway in any Road past the current ga- isontookaneven moredeci- future development. rage would be a "physical sive tone in arguing against "I think the outcome re- impossibility," Mr. Hillier a roadway on-site: "In my flects a wise balance be- said, because a streetwould opinion, streets don't serve tween the neighbors and the needs of the commu- nity and the health needs of the region," said Barry Super Bo\0l Rabner, president and CEO w****** Regal09 Matte Finish 221 of PHCS. He added that in regard to Lubert-Adler, the ideal for busy living areas Party Headquarters prospective developer of hallways, family rooms, the hospital site, a final agreement of sale is being kids rooms drafted. — Matthew Hersh Stainswipe awaywith ease Watte Finish Withstands repeated washing Rescue Whit* 221 01 Low odor, easyto apply ion yimv ^ Report Best Paint, On Thursday afternoon, January 19, the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad Benjamin Best Results. responded to a Princeton Moore University dorm for an uncon- scious person who fell down "21XM.Hinj.iminMixuc\ Co Heii|.imin\l.«m K •••I half a flight of stairs. Upon Paints llll U.1WIIllc\ll. .HillIII! Ill.lll)'l< \1 .UllU'l.III I,"1.1,1,,I arrival, the Squad found a 22 Imdcmarkvlicensed10BenjaminMoore&Co. year-old male patient respon- Morris Maple & Son sive only to painful stimuli. The crew worked in the 200 Nassau Street Princeton cramped stairwell to immobi- • lize the patient's head, neck 609-924-0058 www.morrismaple.com and spine and administered • oxygen prior to transport. Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30; Saturday 7:30-5- While en-route to the trauma center at Capital Health Sys- tems - Fuld Campus, the patient regained conscious- Waldorf School Students Learn More Than Chinese. ness, but could not recall the events immediately prior to the Incident. They recite Chinese poetry, sing Chinese songs, Friday January 20, was a • Write Chinese characters, perform traditional Chinese dances. busy day for the Squad with fifteen calls, including four medical emergencies in less than an hour. Two crews han- See for yourself at a dled the four calls, two of Chinese New Year Celebration which occurred at the same time at the same nursing home, with both patients performed by students from the experiencing chest pain and Waldorf School of Princeton shortness ofbreath. The Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad is a non-profit, volunteer-run emergency ser- Sunday January 29 3:00 p.m. vices organization. For more Princeton Public Library * Community Room information on joining the Squad or making a donation, visit www.pfars.org or call 609-924-3338. For more information: www.princetonwaldorf.org or call 609/466-1 970 Think Global Applications now being accepted for fall 2006. Buy Local Part of a growing movement of 900 schools worldwide. . } . With Rising Threats in Middle East, %&& Clinton Calls for Sanctions on Iran ISVig^Ws, C&> Warning that a "nuclear In a not-so-veiled criticism Israeli-occupied territories o IIsrraane"l waonudldthepoMsieddalethEreaastt tion oMfs.thCelinBtuosnhsaAiddmitnhiasttrAamteiroin,- weqeuraetiono.nly "part of the Jan. 15th thru Feb. 15th, 2006 o gClUaelnsniitentrteaodWln,eSdt(anUDte.e-SssN.desawhySoeuYnlo.dtrhkae)tHniclosltuaahrire-dy cosifnahgontuhtloehdpasttciirtdmueeiaactstiiemsoinaaoonnbsndalntathenheecedeg,rretoaoauldinbdtde-y dsnaeei"sedeT,drhveaedfdoarPianblgeePtsatttlehieranstitfaiutnnthuierarenpe,e"oiapssnlhdeea WyBoruei.g..hhtaoavnnedis bdtoehneeantAinsmagevr$iin5cgfarnooumrHtehabereststalAeshosefoacriittsastLiofovoner. xViV C-3Oo awgeeaptohnes.demoSlhietionalosfo nuucrlgeeadr c"aervriydienngceo-ubtasIedde.o"logrya.ther than Imseraaenliinglefaudlersditoal"oegnueg.a"ge Sinhea YAsosuorciaHteiaornt'sNGecoklRaecdeftoroWtohemeAmnermiocvaenmeHneta.rt Nedthtoocw*dtk U.N. sanctions toward Iran. "We need leadership also said that for the militant •Limitedquantities.Mulesupplies lost Ms. Clinton spoke on Mid- throughout the rest of the faction of the Palestinian dle East policy at a Richard- world, but perhaps leadership population, there were "no son Auditorium event com- is needed the most in the more excuses" for continuing memorating both the Middle East," she said. Ms. a stalemate too frequently Woodrow Wilson School's Clinton, the former first lady, punctuated with violence. 75th anniversary and the cre- and potential 2008 presiden- As for the war In Iraq, Ms. ation of the S. Daniel Abra- tial candidate, expressed a Clinton said there were "no & ham Visiting Professorship In strong support for the Israeli quick, easy solutions," but Lawrence Center*Rte 1 Rotas Middle Eastern Policy Stud- state, saying that a stable that a working government Brighton 609-882-28 ies. It was named after the Israel is the benchmark of of needs to be established. She former chairman of Slim-Fast a stable Middle East. did, however, acknowledge Foods, and a long-time sup- To that end, Ms. Clinton the progress made in the Mid- porter of Middle East peace regarded recent comments dle East: "We have, however, Princeton Day Sci iool process who helped fund posed by the newly-elected overcome great odds." Birthright Israel, a program Iranian President Mahmoud — Matthew Hersh Summer that sponsors tours of Israel Ahmadinejad as "outra- for young American Jews. geous," referring to his call ~"n Mr. Abraham also co-founded for a summit to determine if the Center for Middle East the Holocaust did occur. Programs Peace and Economic Cooper- And at perhaps the most ation, a group based In Wash- serious moment in her 40- -^Woodwinfls ington that has supported the mlnute address, Ms. Clinton Oslo peace accords. said: "We cannot, should not, feTsshoersfhiirpstishoDladneirelofKutrhtezeprr,oa- mnuucslteanrotwepaepromnist."Iran to build l partners in ecology... \ Arts • Academics • Athletics • Adventure former U.S. ambassador to The senator also called for I Camps for all ages, all In one place! both Israel and Egypt. Both an increase in the standard of Cmleinntown'esreaddorneshs,anbdutfdoirdMnso.t ldievcilngarefdor tPhaaltesttihneiansrecaenndt }[4649029U.-S.9R2t.427-, 3Pr5inc0et0on) June 7 - August 4, 2006 deliver remarks. 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QUiCK Locatedm the Cinema (plaza ENVIRONMENTAL 240 Route 202-31 North, OILTANK SPECIALISTS Flemington *" Serving 908-782-8010 * -«?« Mercer County StoreHours: & Surrounding Area Monday Saturday 10am 5pm Sunday 12pm 5pm rnr^Hi v."/."."quickenvironmental.com ClosedWednesdays Expert Rug Washing Available IWmHandmadeFrta/ hnntStairKunnrr«L'Vroadfoom i ~* .. «r fftuwfrvTrrfot TOWN TALK oo • CLUBS I 'oMaa ^yn^i too o Aforumfor Princeton residents to express m C>-M oftomamce ry/ou* Ta/&nfone C^uc Wee/eevtd^cowa/ The Princeton Senior Citi- opinions about local andnational issues. <rx zens Club will meet this Fri- Question of the Week: VALENTINE'S PACKAGE day, January 27 at 1 p.m. at the Suzanne Patterson Center "Doyou like the new state slogan Standard &. Suite Accommodations Available located on Route 206 behind 'Come See For Yourself,' Champagne &. Chocolate Covered Strawberries Upon Arriva Oblotarrozeuugskhi fhraolml.the KParirnecen- ordoyou have a bettersuggestion?" \'\l STLVE'S W'l Ki \ Late Check-Out of2:00pm \'\l ENTINCi \)\\ ton Care Center will present l l a program "Care Options For February 10th-1 Jth Continental Breakfast Tuetday, February '4th the Senior Citizen." For addi- I KPlm Tux, /•.. 1395239 Plu I tional Information call (609) 921-8857. The Regular Dinner Menu & Romantic Specials Are Being Served m the Tap Room. o foc GETTING ENGAGED? The Zonta Club of z Trenton/Mercer will hold its E IfSo, You Are Invited to Nassau Inn's Annual Bridal Show, Sunday, March 12th. monthly meeting at Antonio's Q. Special Wedding Reception Sale with Offers Valid 2/14-2/18 & 3/12-3/18 Only Restaurant In West Trenton to/i on Thursday, February 2 at 6 oCL 'I 'inner is Nor Included in theAbove Package Prices. p.m. The cost will be $20. NASSAU INN, TEN PALMER SQUARE, PRINCETON, N.J. 08542 The meeting will feature a [609) 921.7500V RESERX [email protected] * WWW.NASSAl INN.COM AprmeesleinatatiEoanrhaornt, thae fliofremeorf "It doesn't appeal to me right offthe bat but 1 never have memberofZonta. thought about it. I don't have anything better at the For reservations or more moment but there must be something betterout there." ANNUAL Information, call (609) 393- — GaylordOlson,Jefferson Road 3rd 4928 or (609) 883-6656. warehouse sale The Newcomers Club at YWCA the Princeton will meet on Friday, February 10 at 11:45 a.m. In the YWCA all-purpose room. Lisa Botali- co, a dancer with the Albo- rada Spanish Dance Theatre, will present a program of Spanish dance, song, and music. FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 - SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 The Newcomers' Club gives persons new to the area, or STARTS 10 AM SHARP! who have recently experi- "I liketheslogan. I thinkthatthereisalotNewJersey has enced a lifestyle change, a that'sreallyexcitingand peoplewillenjoy butsometimes way to make friends and get they have a negative opinion about New Jersey and they acquainted with their new don't actually come see forthemselves. Secondly, have I surroundings. even a better suggestion. We used to have an excellent Those interested are invited slogan that was, 'New Jersey and you...perfect together.' bHOlMuEe*FUrRaNclScHolNoGnS obitnenogfe,oarteotinnetneeJdroeisosnotincneigag.lgreoncCuoeopfrnfaecleau,crtmrieevaeinntttd-y jtSuoisgntectehmeotrhd.a'it"fwyasito-ntoe,Jeoff'fNtKheiewnmgosJlseetrys,peoyJpouanlnaadtrhsyalonoug.Da.an.systtiwlolenpsCehroofuuerlctdt membership In the YWCA is a requirement. The club costs 550 Union Square New Hope, PA 215.862.1200 $35 to Join, reduced to $17.50 starting February 1. www.blueraccoon.com For more information, call Louise Senior at (609) 688- 8847. 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Let us do it! 609-406-0722 [email protected] Serving Princeton & LocalArea carpentry o general repairs „ painting o light fixtures product assembly o cabinet bookcase installation property maintenance and more' o c > COoNmCpAaLnLy: 6W3hetisherridtihnge aElnagrimneis6r3ealonorhiusnfwouanydetdo, aLt.caSllamonMaLGaemebeorftMeDrricveer. SLEEP BETTER. ar-o< Judging from this week's Fire Wire, this call may have been among the unfounded ones. (PMobytjGltmm SAVE MORE. rooo $101 Million Gift in particular, the develop- so it's great. Ifthe peopleof continuedfrompageone ment of the genomics in- Princeton University have a stitute, the creation of the better experience, the peo- the initiative put forth in science library with Frank ple of Princeton will have a SAVE 35-50% Gehry'sarchitecturalstamp, better experience." University President Shir- and, most recently, the arts —Matthew Hersh ley Tilghman's report call- initiative. tionghfoorusmeortehe"phnyeswicaalnsdpaecxe- "It's been a remarkable [Tbwn Topics puts up to $200 instant rebate. patainvdeeadnpdropgerrfaomrsmiinntghearctrse,-" lMerv.elDuorfkegee.nerosity," said Ml I'Mh AND ENTER TO WIN THE "DOUBLE-DIP" DRAWING and citing the area south Mr. Lewis took a decid- well loved of the theaters on Alexan- edly humbler tone, saying and (M« store for tlei.nl-.) der Street. While no final that the gift, if successful, decisions have been made should benefitthose beyond well read What makes a Shifman mattress so refreshingly different? Exquisite craftsmanship and on the location of those the University's walls: "The the worlds finest materials - liko natural cotton upholstery, unique hand-tutting, and neighborhoodsorevenwhat town's a great place to live, since 1946 eight-way hand lied box springs - to assure the most durable and luxurious comfort those spaces will be, Mr. I have family in Princeton, available. Plus, right now. when you purchase an Ultra premium sot you'll also enjoy Durkee said that significant extraordinarysavings-andagreatInstantrebate. Don'tdelay -Sleepbetter today! time will be spent reviewing Come PaintAny Time tinhgosmeopnrtohssp.ects in the com- or Plan a Party or Event in Our Studio LIMITED TIME ONLY! With McCarter and Ber- lind, there have been ongo- ing talksabout straightening out University Place so that connects with Alexander it Road further to the south. Doing so, Mr. Durkee said, could free up space for en additional facility (or"facili- ties") for the arts. The other location that is being explored is the area just west of 185 Nassau Street, the former Nassau T Street Elementary School ImmiBriMftinnil— that is now home to several In.LinlkfNriC.m »'"' cisreeaxtpievectaerdtsthpartogwrhaemns.thIet BANCROFT CRYSTAL JADE SAVOY SOFT CLOUDOPT.MT. cdFUrnheiiepcvmakeirrstsatminretdynytGcasornueldleedanpvseehyxaacpldhlajsona,ldcoetginhtytes 5OfferOsOnmeafcyounfpootnbepPecroamfbamiiinleydn.orEthxopsitreTpser2/id2a8y/.2m006e. tuwrinnuitKn UUOf»l uSiIiM aiiWuuntciinnluuink i!M'Mun.M*'n>« U•MmMl'MmM»l• MOrlwsNIiu.UMlutlItPC VWmm"Mm» HmmI.'mMiM OUHUKiIlMIllIUtK MlItIuUa0Ma1H0 IUIuMI'<IwM««M BhMMHMimMUUIiiMMMMi nLitiniwnnmeliautHlIrkt tv"vIi.U.u''0/.*0nk'«ii intMiUiumMlmili lui11Hiiim(ummiIiiinmNmI creative arts programming Princeton Shopping Center there to form an expanded 301 N. Harrison Street SGolQ arts complex with 185 Nas- 924-9442 sau. wo"rWketnoefeidgutroedooustowmheicmhoroef ThMuorns-T1u0eas-mWe-d8-Fprmi;-SSautn1102apmm--65ppmm ^furniture mti'wotws these locations makes the Shopon-line atwww.princeton.colormemine.com 2152 Route 206, Belle Mead, N.J. 908.874.8383 most sense," Mr. Durkee ColorMeMineasalways isnontoxicandunleaded Monday through s,iiunl,iy 10:00 to 5:30; Thursday until H:()() said, adding that one of the Amber benefits of the Lewis gift is that it is flexible. Mr. Lewis affirmed that sentiment, saying that he was "confident that the Uni- versity will be making the right calls." That said, he 16 South Main Street • Penni pointed to his role as a Uni- versity trustee as a medium 609.737.8400 for assisting the University through the appropriations www.amberspa.com Sppr=En FscfefG r [\(if?r:r:(fQar: process, and maintained that as a trustee, he would La Stone Thera remain "Informed and pre- sumably involved." Body Treatme Duringthe University's so- called "modern era," gener- r=7Gf:rcrTOQfrjrpifng allyencompassing the 20th century to the present, Mr. Lewis's cumulative gifts, and annual giving, at $202 Microdermabra million, exceed those given by anyone. Mr. Durkee said one element thatstandsout and Oxygen Trei the most in those "exceed- ingly generous" donations, is the fact that the mon- ies have gone to support Gift Certificate certain University projects with high priorities, citing, University Administrator UPnriivnecrestiotny'sMedrieclaolcatCieonnteranadt sthcehosotla'tse groevleartniomnesnhtipasndwittheh PhyPlrliinsceMtaornchTaonwdnsshaiidp, M"aOyvoerr Tcuc Help for Seniors ToAssume Role atHospital managing community rela- counties and municipalities in the many years I have worked Available Next Week Pam Hersh, Princeton Uni- tions and outreach to tar- which the University resides, with Pam, she has forged versity's director of commu- geted audiences including directing the University's very strong professional rela- aamHn1csiee9tcan9yovlt0rit,cdahaeinCnndadgpwrirelCetslsootiamSadtjmeeyounhsitonntasiefpoftmifaPtyirarGils(AonfPvfcssHaeteiiCartnrtSnosce)-n,-e aswsosfareeifinertidivhccoeirraislBatt.sianhcrdeawrl"hlywyOoicuItoRrmhmrapembotpunrhrrneteeeiralsa,tnmettiunitneotiPsnoctsHiuhhpCsiwea,pSme"ls OiobCnounoFgatmrrrmaodensusmaunctamih1hneet9drPy7Uroc7noouimgvEusmenrdtriauissmclicsastio1tyom9'ains9onms0ndul..insaieiaMsrtsnov.ydn- wUtastinhtinliaooldtvsneeesb,rhetsihcipsitokvssyuie.lnrlwthysiyatIsvhaaananlpdbdumeeanobleeplosfxlceiuapeltreteeroalditeevUtenntthlcihhase-et,e acsdaoTuTtrrlehtafdesriepnIePeenrrdtistanohxvcneoeaaltwlsuoisnrnditeesetrSteuaerrPnnsnrciseio.fnrrfcooeRrmteolsAnooAwuaRrraecPnaedwwCimhleolnodtbeeaerrraeatwvfieailliliIlnaangbgcluaoenimcnetoomsopplplodrinee---r ment released Tuesday. president and CEO, on why Hersh was the managing edi- versity Medical Center at pare NewJerseyState and Federal returns. Ms. Hersh will be responsi- the position was created. tor and a reporter for The Princeton as it embarks on a Returns may be filedelectronically. ble for directing the organiza- Princeton Packet. She now new and veryexcitingera." tion's government affairs Ms. Hersh's responsibilities writes a bi-weekly, award- Since volunteers are particularly familiar with tax regula- functions, coordinating com- at Princeton University winning column for the tionsand rebate programs that affect seniors, the program munications surrounding included overseeing the Packet. serves mainlyolderadults. RALPH LAUREN ELLEN TRACY ESCADA Eight Births Reported Assistance is available by appointment at the following times and locations beginning February 3: At Princeton Hospital Princeton The Princeton HealthCare Mondays 12:30 to 4 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 12 noon System has reported eight abtehtihned SBuozraonungehPHaatltle.rsCoanllBuPilSdRinCg,at4592S4t-oc7k1t0o8n Sfotrreeatn CONSIGNMENT births to area residents during appointment. the week ending January 10. Sons were born to Sandra Spruce Circle residents can make an appointment at Boutique and Trevor Selby, Princeton, their location for Monday, February 20 from 12:30 to 4 January 2; Vivian Matar p.m. bycalling 252-2362. Grandl and Marcos Grand!, Redding Circle residents can make an appointment by Enjoy Our Annual February Lawrencevllle, January 5; calling 924-7108. Sylvia Sung Sllva and Alberto Elm Court residents can make appointments through the Sllva, Princeton Junction, Elm Court office. January 5; Jullssa Guzman, Princeton, January 6; Wendy Assistance will also be available at the Henry F. Pannell and Andrew Hersh, Prince- Learning Center on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a ton, January 7; Avagail and first-come basis. Spanish-speaking volunteers will be Va to 65°/o Off Jamie Morgan, Lawrenceville, present to assist taxpayers. January 8; and Oksana Dvin- Participants must bring copies of their 2004 Federal Saturday, January 28th yanlnova and Vitaly Smlmov, and New Jersey tax returns, as well as all necessary 2005 Lawrencevllle, January 9; tax Information, including W-2 and 1099 income forms, through Tuesday, February 28th A daughter was born to property tax bills, and receipts for itemized deductions (New arrivals & jewelry not included) Maryna Grlganskaya and such as medical bills and charitable contributions. Christopher Tully, Lawrence- 1878VillageShopper, Rl 206North(3milesN oi Princeton) ville, on January 9. 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