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7-^437^ ?T3<> Remember the Town Topics Christmas Fund UBRW PRINCETONPUBLIC ton Town Topics VOL. LIV, NO. 45 Wednesday,'January 10, 2001 -&&L1 50c at all newsstands Snow Removal Rules? Borough, Township Reorganize for 2001 They're in Place But Do i/ They Work? 3 Phyllis Marchand, Beginning Sixth Term Two Council Members Sworn In Garden Theatre Opening As Mayor, Voices Hopes for New Year At Borough Reorganization Meeting Postponed Again 5 Princeton resident Deborah deer management plan." This past Sunday, at a little after huge numberof projects ahead this Good News for Town- Poritz, Chief Justice of the NJ The mayor thanked members of noon, Wendy Benchley and Peggy yearforthe Borough made itimpos- Supreme Court, swore Phyllis Mar- the Environmental Commission, the Karcherwere swom in as members sible forhimto discuss plans forthe ship: Summer Move-in chand inforhersixthterm asTown- Board of Health, and others who of Borough Council. Both Demo- future in one speech. So he Date for Municipal ship mayor and her fourth consecu- supported Township lobbying for cratic incumbents, they had been decided to speak instead of the Complex 5 tive one, on January 7, at the legislation that would allow the mu- elected in November to full three- hows and whys ol future develop municipajity's reorganization nicipality to bring in sharpshooters yearterms. ment in thetwo Princetons. meeting. to cull the deer herd. She said that Borough Council's annual reorga- (Just forthe record, the upcominc Bad News for PRS, — Steven Frakt like the mayor, the "controlled hunt" would begin nization meeting was also the set- Borough projects named by the Construction Completion the unanimous choice of the fiv—e- shortly, although there is no exact ting for the Mayor's "State of the Mayor include the Desman Associ Date, Fall 2004 ... // member Township Committee startdateyet. Borough" speech. It began with ates' study on parking and develop Referendum Passes... 6 was sworn in as deputy mayor for ContinuedonPage28C Mayor Marvin Reed saying that the ment of the Borough-owned down his fourthconsecutive year. town parking lots; negotiations Ic Township Attorney Edwin get Palmer Square's stalled devel Four New Officers Join Schmierer administered the oath of opment back on track; completin; Borough Force 9 office to Mr. Frakt, as well as to Borough Hall's parking and land Democrat Leonard Godfrey, who scaping; improving the Suzanne University Announces was re-elected to his second con- Patterson Center; continuing the Martin Luther King Essay secutive Committeeterm in Novem- affordable housing program; deal ber. Mr. Godfrey's previous service ing with overcrowded rental hous Winners 13 on the Committee was from 1989 to ing, traffic Issues, parks and oper space, and Borough personne 1991. As Mayor Phyllis Marchand took chan9es> <lu-\i> C1^^ the microphone to deliver a "State ConllnuodajffPapeflee l of the Township" address, she Arts Council's Decision began by citing accomplishments of the past year. She also outlined On What It Will Do Next several new initiatives, including plans by the Human Services Com- Is Awaited by Princeton mission to establish a youth advi- Nearly a month has gone by since sory committee that will help deter- the Regional Planning Board nar mine the needs of youth in the rowly voted to reject the Arts Coun community. cil's plans for a new addition, oni The commission also hopes to which would have doubled th< Judith Fox Steps into conduct a door-to-door senior sur- square footage to about 20,000 an< Office as Princeton vey to ascertain issues important to would have provided a new 200 the municipality's elderly popula- Day's New Head of tion, she said. sareeaat, atnhdeactoerm,mungialtlyerryo,om.receplioi School 12 In the year ahead, the Township The question of what the Art: police department will "continue to Council will do next remains unan INDEX integrate community policing philos- swered, although Peter Bienstocl Art 30 ophy department-wide," the mayor — who headed the fund-raisinr CClaalsesnidfaired Ads 4247 amlusnoitdyeclAacrteido.nATfeouarm-me(mCbAeTr)Cohma-s emfiflolritontfhoartthreaisneedwmaoddrietiotnha—n c$3o.n' Clubs 28 already conducted a door-to-door firmed this week that the group wa Consumer Bureau . . 29 survey of the area between Route working on a number of alterna Current Cinema .... 24 206 and Witherspoon Street, Com- tives. Mailbox 18 munity Park South and Leigh Ave- "We don't want to go public will Music/Theatre 22 nue to learn about neighborhood any yet, but we will in due course Obituaries 40 concerns, she said, and will soon In the next two or three weeks W' People 28D expand its activities tootherareas. will narrow the alternatives an Real Estate Sales 42 Ongoing issues during 2000 that begin totalkaboutthem," hesaid. Religion . .39 remain for the new year include Wendy Benchley was one of th Sports 32 completion of the Township munici- Planning Board members to vot TTroepnictsonofRotuhendTuopw.n.....38 pnaelwbuliilbdrianryg,, daencdisiimopnslecmoenncteartniionngoaf JiarcSkAenDjOoCy'eSd LtIhFeE:slTeoddminPgeaartcSeproifnLgdaawlreenGcoelvtllCloeurasned ohnisSduong- against tChoentianpupeldiocnatPiaogne.2She sai the Township's "community-based day (PhotoIr/ClwkiPtm} Take-It-Away Sale V OFF & S+orcuWe! Malleo Co. ia/ams The Fireplace for Any Place! Home Furnishings and Fine Linens Seepage Details on ^Tt'ss SlectjHC*/ page 21 / gHil . Princeton Christmas Fund Continues to Grow Ricchard's I Town Topics With Donations Arriving Every Day (ISSN0191-7056) Each year, members of a Princeton family keep a sharp Shoes for the Discriminating ; PublishedEveryWednesday eye out for change that has fallen to the ground. They DonaldC Stuart faithfully collect these pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters = 1914-1981 and contribute them to the TOWN TOPICS Christmas WINTER SALE Dan0.Coyle Fund. This year, then*found money amounted to $16.17. 1916-1973 This donation was one of many that brought the fund to | FoundingCdilois/Publishers $82,216 this week. This is well ahead of the $67,755 Donald C. Stuart III received by this time last year, and even ahead of the | Editorand Publisher 1999-2000 fund's record total contributions of $71,096. SHOES BOOTS • SteveAllen One of the people helped by the fund last year was on and MyrnaBearse Nancy [all names have been changed). After many years of AssAinsntaentRiEvdeirtaors . . apdrdoigcrtaiomntthoatahlecolhpoeld ahnerdrmeacroivjeuranfar,omshheerfiandadlliycteinontse.reSdhea for both men and women I- LindaSproennle found a Job working In a warehouse stocking shelves. The i AdvertisingManager pay is small, but she manage*. 20-50% OFF LynnSmith Her daughter, however, requires special services and a : GinaZechiel special day care program. Nancy's salary Is too small to i AdvertisingRepresentatives cFoavmeirlythe&fulClhiclodsrteno'fsdaSyercvaircee,s,andwhsihceh saodumgihntishteelrpsfrtohme DonaldGilpin Christmas Fund. The volunteer counselor helped her to ! NancyPlum complete an application for a day care subsidy. Until this ; JFeraannkStRriavtetroan Li approved, the fund Is helping her pay for the care. 148 Nassau Street • Princeton • 924-6785 • M-F 9:30-6; Thur 'til 7:30; Sat 9-5 ; LindaTyler Nancy has been sober for 17 months and she continues ContributingEdllon to have a bright outlook on what the future holds for her and herdaughter. Subscription Riles SZO/yi (Princeton arcaj, JZaVr(NJ,KY£ P«|.BS/yr(III0« Prlncetonlans like to hold ontothe feeling that nVi smlauiclleendlansdubi5c0ticpclnllonssatSInBc:wflllinUa'll sm<i!l town, which In many ways It continues to be. One of liona!inloimalion,pleasewnloorall: Uiei of a small town Is the opportunity for neighbor 4MercerStreet to help neighbor. TheTownTopics Christmas Fund for the Princeton, NJ08540 past 54 yearshas given everyone a chance to doJust that. 609-924-2200 To contribute, make checks payable to the Town Topics mPaesrtioedricaSlesndPosaldadcrjeessPacidhaantnPenlnctoeltoon,wnNJtoPpoilcls-, C0h8r5i4s2ti,naosrFubnridngantdhmeamllttohetmhetoTPo.wOn. BTooxpi6c6s4,ofPfirciencaetto4n Country French Style P Box664,Princeton.NJ09642 MercerStreet. Arts Council All contributions are deductible to lite extent permitted SALE ON,fMCT20.40% OFF by law. Donationswill be gratefully acknowledged. , ContlnuodfromPooo ' last week that she had found 1/ Fine French Antique Furniture • Crystal Chandeliers " tbphreeocgaruvasomets'e"^a"nadA"dfrietfstfti'icv"uicltotiuenscioalnr'ees alahn»<d!Palagerar\l,lm°e<r'yfl-hsh'peabcreee,d,cea"vn"ed-lotphmaetnta'' I'sStLairtbrYaoruyrSOewminnBaursiTnoepsisc' Sconces • AcLciensesnosri•eSsoa•pOsld• CLainmdolgeess•PSocrecnetlsain • Pottery gtbmhuyoenoltdevh>veeerfnsAoltrrttsisysP,orCriognuaCac"nnuecirtiztoileandi.ia.nraenAnm/CCu~a>oa.ol.l1lnm1ls.g-.y, AsoArofrlttMtdesrh-eIttCPolInisuBibnilvrnceeaeinrrllylsytbuoiwlnicoolmkcuin,klkl.redllyhstotiewhipeanatvnrreatBrtht.,ene ^asantddaTvvmr|ihtccoieensgeg»wraohlweobiJu,nshgiawnveeasascdnovenolswrciednbeuearsenelddd- j>^^'^ll\lWlll^i'2^i0^NUa^0sVspaWeu\n^S7tUrde|ae^yts,•i'P^|rai|nm|cett0o^n:i•3;02|7pi9;m-H9i;2V00 CtsthahhieAredti,HasapttslphmhillaseioscwpiaeostEieitvnnorteny,PiacncMrogasaur.dtloolediB.nsbcgeen,ecmhhaolondedwy- Rw>uTen«"hcd8et'oihknoenhneaes'ta,"eorrlntanlafnyrdootfamotsBho.atcuthlrhelta!hrr'pitasrtPorweJpoosorfuofsr°laIt'tdl-s J.,aS»la£r,„„ » ^hfave'n,,^*, prO||n|wocnens. r\wi4^vVe/nyeyzy/vi/t^e^n^o/'u^s^'v'o'itr'tn»ottu^s|t|i;v'>o-tuWsiua\tit.e|^n'dons Hnieeidghtboormseaestwdeilel acsontcheernPsl"ano-f msaoidn.ce!!a„nd fpnriomgi spahcee Tne _7-30 *™"»rJ" *« rmiansg*s* Baonadr.d.b'u.ls.k.concerns about g',l'.a.•,il.l1«llse„en.r.d.ypi,arttao,.n.o,tdl1het,c.ho.er.m.e_amc.d.eu„d.pni.tti.i.itIooty.nn.!._ra."r.o,e.oa..m,. lRMl/iooab-sro.haiwmrony,,swnasiillelccoonnfIsdieui.aliftftliualorinoretri MfeMMoearitrlitdniiignei Books on Several residents of the Small Business Development John-Wltherspoon neighbor- Option ofMoving Center at Mercer County hood spoke against the He reiterated that moving Community College. expansion at the Planning Board hearing, Including the Arts Council from Its Green Street resident Vina present location remained an Mr. Mosho will explain how Moore. She told the board option. And a. or altering he |„ organize and Jump-start a trehjaetcttshethdeesnieginghofbotrhheoobudi,ldainndg Pw'nospos*c™rfuadUdiJtion5,°hnectslva'id°I be«u=sd|n(!sast. Ttohpeicsfrete0 sbeemi«n,a„r. MlimaUHUMMII tcohnaMftsl.icIAttsMdwodisoctiarhnleezgonsaaianniddgF".lstohioizserwIseeIkn ac"woonpouy,pulooldr,sddeemv0ldassk"Iaotes.tni)ts°htf,bahytelwnAtorh«utolsswdeC»eoynuanw"cbJhil8ole1 |mfcbniradwnasau|enddc|Meainnngd,bsnuca.sr^ieb^n(ule^sssi|snn^;egssMfawarc|ieactsnohhcuoh^nmfi.tiejsd5>,e-.. Moved that there are opportunities Mayor Marvin Reed, com- considerations; and hiring My olnncltuhdelngsitaeddfionrgIampfrlooovremtoentth,e mmeeneltilnngg notn nsurgegceesnttioCnosuntclimlt w1)oarllk|esrsw.mInr,,acdcd|ivteiona,dvipacretlcoln- Ch. eese? one-story portion. She sees the Aits Council move t» the ndvertltlna and publicity, nCaoonudncpcirolonbtrilenemumaiinngwiinttghhewhtfehurenectiAItorntIsss alliabnlridamrictyoubtlloodchkbo,ewsdnmeluvdcothtehdBeortreoowutaagxsh acAclolunof,|nt„hoaIsMe| iantstuernadnicneg.will PSmprevnnn..tl=.bcmyick-rOir[uavoaifrliiMlniUnsanUoiKenfu,nMlaM,naJilj>l{Uc.r Ittheperafdodrimtsi,onnootfingthtehatthIteawtaesr eprxoedmupcitn,g pnroopne-rtIinecs.omeH-e rlienceesi,veHoawcotopyStoafrtdiaendguSiudce-- that took up so much of Die added that there might be ceed at Your Own Business. site. some discussion about The addition, which faced whether the community room Registration Is required for Paul Robeson Place, required '" ''"' '"'"' "'"'"' building Starting Your Own Business five variances, Including a cou'd °c rethought of as more Visit the library's Information Buy2,getlFREE! variance for lot coverage of o(n performance space. Desk or call 924-9529. cxt. 55 percent when 30 percent 221. is permitted. The current lot The Arts Council purchased The Small Business Devel- coverage Is 18 percent. the building at 102 Wither- opmcnt Center Is a partner- spoon Street from the Bor- shlp o( Mcrcer Counly Conv Ms. Benchley's concerns ough In 1996 for $110,000, munlty College, the federal facotcjuvsiteydanodn trtahfeficatmhoatunwtoulodf "br"lhn3th«e pIrntoomicsoenftohratmiIttywowuiltdh Snmoanl|anBdusl^nessstaA|deml^nlpsatrrta-- YOUR CHOICE.Through Saturday 1-13 only! be generated by the addition the Americans With Dlsablli- m<,M of Commerce and Eco- Buy two books,get one of equal or lesser value FREE! Textbooks of a 200-seat theater. She ties Act. This was to be done nomlc Development. lbu?illdiSnhgemiTghtlb.e ^redTesTignled PPrno)oelcte.T <U"WnS,0n The ^Pri^nceton Public not included in this sale. to add classrooms, offices, moSvheoulodut tohfethAertbsuilCdoinugn.ciIlt S.^tr.ee^t^. Special „aWs„is,tichs„etar„nsc^peo~o1In.s It's all at the would te rreeqquuiirreedd toseult to f°rf"™"^* <"*- Recycling another nnoonnpprrooffiitti oorrggaannllzraa- ablll««- Call 924-9529 or yon visit www.prtneetonllbrary. MONDAY -MynuK.BeaiM or9 For Borough MAILBOXCORRESPONDENTS! Towannsdhip PlIeIaesneabdloeusblues-tsopascceanyotuhretmypeelewcrtirtotneincalleltyters 36 University Pface • Princeton NJ 08540 • 609-921-6500 • www.pustore.com ( ! Ashton-Whyte Fine Bed Linens • Table Linens Furnishings • Toiletries 250 South Main Street • Pennington NJ • 609-737-7171 5^opThe World atTHESALTYDOG Unique • Jewelry >Tapestries PERFECT FOR PACKING: Shaipra Bansal and Nitish Agurawal of Princeton constructed a superior snowman at Battlefield Park on Sunday afternoon. >Of L~f ' *N / I tPMotrfCtwusPHnl Pottery V* Incense Rules on Shoveling Helpful to Have Singing Bowls For Snows Ahead in Winter of 2001 20% STOREWIDE SALE Opendaily 924-0455•4SpringSt,Princeton A*the close of 2000, ashes or some other harmless keep the Community Park Princeton met, and substance to the portion not South lot plowed so that January 1n5 to February 5 fa survived, its first removed, so that the same nearby residents can use the major snowstorm In more shall be rendered safe for lot In a snow emergency. If a than four years. Most people travel, and shall as soon as car Is not removed from the even managed to get their street during an emergency, THE sidewalks shoveled, although TOPICS the policewilltow It. not everyone was completely Township police Issue few GILDED clear on what the rules on Of the Town summonses to residents who LION shoveling might be. do not shovel, Capt. Savalll BOwhe&Peare There are rules, and, odd to said, with police preferring to say, they differ sllghdy In the possible remove the remain- talk to non-shovelers first 30 Years Borough and Township. The der, together with any sub- "We do get complaints from UNIQUE GIFTSrFURNISHINGS & AC CESSORIES Buying & Selling Borough code c—onsists of one stance that has been applied people about their neighbors FROM AROUND nil- WOR1 I) ArtandAntiques long sentence a sentence ,0 "•" or about businesses not clear- with a faintly archaic ring that The big storm came at the Ing away the snow," he said, Fine Paintings sreeqeuimrse, rteoadiinngspailroeu,d.if not NbeegwinnYienagr'sof hotlhiedayt.hreMe-adnayy c"Uosmupallyl.y", we Just ask them to PawwI win.clitulw"|liiic.ai 1n1dpPerairne.c<eotnoin, N J & Furniture in shops closed on Saturday [t |s important for residents i. 9 9 24. 2 8 f> A Homelike Setting "The owner of every lot of because of the snow and to clean the snow from their illo I... >i.,1 ii Certified Appraisals lhaingdhwaabyusttoifngthuepBoonrothueghpusbhlailcl rSeevmearianledsisdheuwtaluknstilonTuNeassdasya,u Continued on NoxtPage 106North s. cXnpli , \i i,,,.v\ \ • :\ , remove from the abutting Street were not cleared over LEO ARONS sidewalk, within 12 hours of die weekend, and those walk- D. dsaoylmiughcthoorfftohremastinoonwtahnerdeoinc,e °In"g dTouwensdathye sstarewet watornkoeorns We're more than afine wine store! asit is possible to remove and crackingpacked ice. shall apply sand, sawdust, Borough Mayor Marvin NEW SHIPMENT Reed walked from his home in Queenston Commons into town over the weekend to check out snow removal. LipRINCETON JUNCTION^ Commenting on unshoveled sidewalks in the downtown, he said stores should hare ashrorvaenlgewmaleknstswhIenn tphlearceeIstao 2500 Wine Varieties snow event on the weekend. "Otherwise It gets heavily 150 Domestic & Imported Beers traveled and packed," he said. A number of warnings were /-% Large Liquor Selection given by Borough police after the New Year's weekend snowfall, but no summonses Delicious Imported Chocolates were issued, said Police Chief Thomas Mlcriaud. "We Issue met Food Department warnings and, unless the per- son is a repeat violator with a history of not complying, we ven Fresh Bakery gave a reasonable amount of time before issuing a sum- mons," he said. Last year, Charcuterie Borough police issued 57 warnings and eight summons- eeses from Around the World es. Township Regulation* In PrincetonTownship, resi- eli Sandwiches and Cold Cuts dents are required by ordi- nance to shovel their side- walks within 48 hours of a Fresh International Coffees WlaeminphasPvryeiontucheeatlloraner,agdeaystntdrseesalhseaucrdteei.osnEtoxofpeeunrnhtiaqmnuoceuenlttahimenpgs csfnoronowtmfraalpcllt.oowrAislnsgo,arssennoowpwroorhueitmboiIvtnaetldo ®r PsfrsojMJjized Catering Services and repairalso doneonsite. the roadway and obstructing the passage ofvehicles. Baskets for Any Occasion ift If the Police Department needs to declare a snow — emergency, as it did during Parking Spaces Friendly, Courteous Staff I l\aadiSiaauu^~sJnnttierior& the snowfall on December 30, : F16b2wNtasvsuau•Sthrneexlu.oPirinDcieitioonh9&24D..2c5o6.1. rvsteersheiiedctesln.etss mfursotm retmheoveputbhleiicr i.on-hHoingeh:tts5t0o9wrn79&9-C0r5a3n0buFrayx:Rd6s0,9-P7r9in9c-e5t5o6n3Junction 1 Where Princetongetsitsgood looks. Police Capt. Peter Savalll Hours; Mon-Sat9-9; Sun 10-5 Deli Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8:30; Sun 10-4:30 said the Township tries to Snow Removal Continuedfrom Preceding Page vehicles before driving them, '^ according to a Township Annual Police Department press release. If snow dislodged from a moving vehicle causes *¥* Injury or property damage, January Sale fines of between $200 and $1,000 may be assessed. The release also states that 50% OFF Information on snow emer- gencies can be found by lis- tening to WHWH. 1350 AM, or WPST, 97.5 FM, or by selected merchandise watching the Princeton Town- ship access channel on cable channel 50-A. Residents may : at also call the Township Police emergency Information num- The Perfect Gift ber, 688-2035. for up-to-date Information In a winter emergency—.Myrna K. Bearse 246 Nassau St, Princeton • 924-5205 —Anne Rivera Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30 • www.perfectgiftprinceton.com "Lunchtime" Wrinkle Reduction Introducing a revolution in wrinkle reduction vce) SPLENDID WINTER AFTERNOON: Princeton resi- dent Melissa Martin skiod across Battlefield Park After lata last Sunday arUrnoon. imu>wawinptm) This woman is 46 years old. The severity of the wrinkles around her eyes has Visiting Relative found Juan Carlos Estrada, hcen dramatically reduced by 65% after a single treatment 9 months ago. 19, of Berrien Court, and a # Sexually Assaulted 16-year-old Township female No redness • Quick procedure In Dorm Room sfrmoomkiangpispueswpheiclteedstmaanrdiijnugaonna Non invasive • No anesthesia A 21-year-old West Wind- thesidewalk. No pain • Stimulates new collagen sor man was arrested and charged with sexual assault Both parties were taken and criminal sexual contact Into custody and brought to Princeton Dermatology Associates onJanuary4. police headquarters for pro- Police said the 21-year-old cessing. They were charged 501 North Harrison Street, Suite IE, Princeton, NJ victim came to headquarters with possession of a con- 609-683-4999 and reported that she was trolled dangerous substance (marijuana under 50g), and sexually assaulted on January possession of drug parapher- 1 while In the dormitory room of a relative at Spelman Hall, ntahleiiar,owanndrewceorgeniziaenlec.ei-..ei! on Princeton Unlvsi iltjl SAVE ON SOLID VELVET SOFAS • LOUNGE CHAIRS • BOOKCASES • CHERRY CABINETS • anTohtheervigctuiuml roefporhtie!d ttohlaai I 'i illi > "lB<i!d lvoicmtaiom'nsa swt.oliel.le•t> X>z five's, Identllk'cl .<• Andrew from liei purse, left in her o Han Chang, 21, ran. Iota Offll dailt ili.neei at the > the room where she wos Princeton Mtdlcal Center, z sleeping and began touching Wlthcrspoon Street. The theft and grabbing her body. on inI..I lielu'i'en 9 a.m. ond . Chang eventually stopped 12:50 p.m. January 5. Credit Z n fondling her .illei shr iepe.il cwaerides,Inchtheeckwsa,llaentd $50 cash < Our Great Take-It-Away Sale > edly tried to resist him. A 61-year-old Princeton Chang was questioned at High School employee was police headquarters and after- 20 -50% wards was charged. He was the victim of a theft that occurred between 8 a.m. and released the same day after off posting $5,000 ball. He Is 5li:m3e0, ps.omm.eJoanneuasrlyole5.tAhte tvhiact- scheduled to appear in court tim's carry bag from her January 22. classroom at the school. y. Polios said the bag contained SeOrgneaJnatnuDaernyni7satMc8:M3a0nlp.mmo.n. aphBoenlel Awtolrantthic$A5u0d,loavox$2c4el0l !I - lake advantage ofour end-of-season home clearance. > stopped a B|rch Avenue man Olympus camera, a purse, a u Starting Wednesday at 10 a.m. z for driving his vehicle without $3 leather address book, z wearing his seat belt. Subse- brown gloves worth $5, cosh < — quent to the stop, the totaling $200, various credit I- & o accused, Jose Luis Cruz- cards, ID's, and personal Halteo Medina, 18, gave McManl- effects. Co. mon a false name. UJ Township Crime Cruz-Medina was arrested and charged with hindering Township police reported a apprehension, being an unli- theft that occurred between 3 cweenasredadrsievaetr, baenltd. faHielurewatso pp..mm.. DDeecceemmbbeerr 1189,. aAntdth1a2t II..nit- I hinuking* and rtnc Linen* > released on his own recogni- time, someone stole a $1900 D zcoaunrcte,Febarnudarywil1l2.appear in Gfrreocmcao haoirmleessunpdaeirntcosnpsrtaryuec-r z< N)M«TSfnIMS.PtmiM M»tW.I«D Oft*CWy1CK>.7_Ws4*bFni,n104.SnakyIO-5 tionat RunningCedarRoad. > 2 Police responded to Pine Someone stole a 1989 Srterceeeitvinogn Jaannuaarnyon1ymaofutesr Cphaervkrionlget lCoetleborfityPrfirnocmettohne • DUVET COVERS • SACHETS • 340-THREAD COUNT 1TAL! TABLE LINENS report that Juveniles were House, 905 Herrontown smoking marijuana there. Road, between 2:30 p.m. and When police arrived they 2:45 p.m. January 4. 4"M s l/ School Board Candidate Sowl Petitions Are Invited la time tAz^uA&i ficcti fin Nominating petitions for candidates to the Board of Education of the Princeton Regional Schools are now available in the office of the board secretary, atthe district JanuarygSBSSALE administration building, 25 Valley Road. They may be picked upbetween 8:30 and 3:30, onweekdays. Petitions require a minimum of ten signatures by regis- tered voters, one ofwhom maybe the candidate: and they must be returned to the office ofthe board secretary at or before 4, on Monday, February 26. The annual school HUGE MARKDOWNS: election is scheduled forTuesday, April 17. inTAopwrinlshairpe iBnocaurmdbePnretssidwehnotseChtahrrleoet-tyeeBariatleerkmasnwdilHloewxpairrde ON BIG SCREEN TV's Wainer, both of whom are seeking re-election to a second term. BoroughmemberWalter Frank, whose term will also • Floor Samples • Scratch-n-Dents expire, was undecided at press time whether he would ran • One-of-a-Kinds •Overstocks again. • Discontinued Models The NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA) will hold regional briefings for local school board candidates in Over$1,000,000.00in Inventory March, all of whom must comply with provisions of the New Jersey Campaign Contributions and Expenditures PLUS: Every TV is on Sale Reporting Act. Every Display Model Appliance arIenatlesnosicvoentdruacitneindgbsyestshieoNnsJSfBorA.first-time board members and TV,VCR, DVD is on Sale Come infora High -Definition TVDemonstration probably be retained, while www.mrsgs.com Travelers to Oversee others may be replaced by Municipal Project; Travelers. •GuaranteedLowPrlcoi /! •MostMajorCreditCardaAccepted Sees Summer Move-In There were a number of •ConvenientPaymentPlanaAvailable •FastDelivery(SameorNaxlOay) miutTn'hidceiapltaatelelstbSuwriol"dri¥dnego~niTsaot\mho™atvhe£-it rdPee»capisWso?inonsn.lfAaoscrtc0fta^hlle"toT9Kotwe°nrsmThi°inpaZ't,se TLaVwren&cevAillPe,PNLJI60A9-N88C2-E14S44 OPMEonN-Ffl79.iDm-A9pYm S »"« ' '""« aoeTmL^Slt! ROUTE 1 • 'A mile South of Rt. 95/295 summer. shoddy workmanship, and Travelers Insurance Com- failure to follow established pany of Philadelphia tthhee construcUon procedures conompmaenymtuhnaitchiopladls tchoempbloenxd, '" j**"1' '"^^ c°m" Winter Sate informed officials last week P'f*1 «">* had !° £f *°™ tUhoant Iotfwtohueld$6o.v2ermsielelicoonmpgleen-- omuatteriaanlds rweepreeatneodt pBruoipledrilnyg *<»** *nd some had to be eral contract on the project, according to Attorney Ed re-ordered. Konln, who represents the Misgivings 40% muTnihceipadleictiys.ion is good news haSveeve^raj, mTeoywnhsah(ilpmisog(invci|nag!ss Save up to Off. for the Township, which ter- about papri|an from the very mlnated its contract with beginning state law, howev- Paphian Enterprises Inc., er mandates that munldpall- general contractor for the aes ch00se the lowest bidder $11.8 million municipal com- for^pitai projects, plex, on October 24. „The on|y way under s(ate law, that you could reject a HaSlinwcoerkOchtoabserb,eeonnlydoensesento- |hoawd bsiudfdfeircieWntOuledvibdeencifeyotuo protectthe half-finished struc- show mat me firm was irre- ture from thewinter weather, sponsible," Mr. Konln pending a decision fromTrav- explained in October. A elers onhowto proceed. rejected low bidder is entitled Attorney Ed Konln, who to go to court to obtain the represents the municipality, contract, told TOWN TOPICS on Janu- State aw has recently | ary 8, that Travelers expects changed, the attorney also to have completely "re- a|,j "|jnder the new law, if a mobilized" by the first or sec- .prjor negative experience' ondweekin February. can be proved, a contractor "Travelers anticipates com- can be rejected." pletion anywhere horn mid- Kpaphian were to enterthe summer to the end of the \ovlesl bid on anothe—r job for summer," Mr. Konln said, p^eton Township which _ (The original completion date |s unlikely the municipality wasDecember 31.) could now reject the bid. It would still, however, have to Travelers' decision to see go through a court hearing to the project through to com- make the rejection stick pletion does not necessarily —Anne Rivera WIG mean it will assume responsi- ,/ bility for all additional costs, Mr. Konln said. Two Car Collision; </ "We will continue to work One Person injured on the details of financial arrangements as we go A two car collision sent one -Baker, Councitt, Hickory Chair, Harden, along," the attorney person to the Princeton Medi- & evxaprliaoiunsedi.ssu"eAsswiwlel cpormoceeeudp, calPoCleincteesraiodnaJa1n9u9ar0yV9.W Jet- HenkelHarris, t.% ^tor, Soutfmiood among others. tprhreaomtjaeiwcintls,ltboewbhneeegndootnieaat,eydl.ootuInnseatenildyl t2tar7,a,vedolrfiinvDgeenveebraysetuWxeoiAnvxeunnWueeWs,atnwegar,sn Jan. -lftfi-fMarc/i lSt/i. to get on site and see what's Way. At the intersection of happening. South Harrison Street, which "The important thing," Mr. is a stop street for Western CCMQfb Konin continued, "is that the Way, Wang was in the pro- job will resume: and it will be cess of turning right when his a good job. It will get done; car was struck in the left side £\ and people will be able to by a 1990 Suzuki Sidekick, & move into a newbuilding." driven by Erica Balogh, 19, furniture accessories — AH prime contractors ofSkillman. tshuocsheaswheloect—rhicaintdyl,eplusemrbviincge,s PrBianlcoegthonwaMsedtircaanslWpaornCtgeendwtaetsro 2152 Route 206 Belle Mead (908) 874-8383 athnedjhoeba,tiMnrg. Konwiilnl erxepmlaaiinneodn. wuinitnhjufarceida.l IHnjeuriewsa.s charged Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30; Thurs. til' 8. Some of the sub-contractors with failure to obey a stop engaged -oy Paphian will — M0«Y "DedicatedtoQualityand Service"' Mon-Fri 10am-8pm•Saturday9am-5pm Dr MaryE Boname Family Quality BenedictA. Fazio OptnmemcPhysicum EyeCare Eye Wear DispensingOptician People with astigmatism are free to wear contact lenses. OJVUE TTlOlRi.iC sW — CIVICS LESSON: Two Princeton youngsters, Erik C. Cooper, left, and Eliza- - beth Haughton, both sixth grade student! at the John Withertpoon Middle Ask about a free trial pair. School, attended the swearing-in ceremony for Representative Rush Holt, cDiesnttreirc,t,tthoetrhee-eUl.eSc.teHdouDsemeoocfraRteiprceCseonntgarteisvessm.anThferosmwetahrein1g2-tihnCtoonogkrepslsaicoenoaln Come in today to find out if new January 3 in the Longworth Building on Capitol Hill. Erik and Elizabeth were ACUVUE® Brand TORIC Contact Lenses part of a Mercmer Comunty-contingent that traveled by bus to Washington, D.C., Q for the event. jj. <L are right for you. Hillier Estimates referendum proposal is on January 4, Mr. Hlngston approved on April 17, at the pointed out that completion Appointments Not AlwaysNecessary Fall 2004 Finish time of the school election, of the design for the project Of PRS Construction tbheeberaorklieenstfotrhantegwrocuonnsdtrcuacn- wtoounlidnermeoqnutirhes,aanfottehrewrhiecihghat 609-279-0005 • 800-860-1320 David Hlngston, of The tion will be the summer of three- to four-month period Montgomery Centernear Shoprite • 1325 Route 206 Suite 24 miller Group architectural 2002. may elapse before all Skillman, NewJersey 08558 ____ firm, has predicted that If the Speaking at the PRS Facili- required approvals are www.mecnj.com ™«»^m Princeton Regional Schools' ties Committee Public Forum obtained. "Bidding will take place in JANUARY WALLPAPER SALE! the spring of 2002," he sug- gested. "We anticipate that after the referendum, two INTRODUCING We hate to drop names academic years and three Our newly expanded summers will pass before but... occupancy takes place In the THE ULTIMATE WALLPAPER DEPARTMENT fall of 2004." has the best in Princeton! Freshmen at Princeton SWISS TIMEPIECE... High School during academic year 2000-2001 would, therefore, not have an oppor- tunity to enjoy the new high school facilities; and students entering as freshmen In Sep- tember 2001 would have to wait until their senior year to enjoy an expanded facility. Today's middle school stu- dents would not see any change In their school; and kindergarten students today would be In fourth grade before their classrooms looked anydifferent. Mr. Hlngstons prediction was met with some dismay by members of the Board of Education and administrative staff. Scalamandr6 John Q. Quilter Brunschwig & Nina Campbell Gary Welsman. PRS direc- tor of plant/operations, sug- Fils Monkwell gested that local approvals Osborne & Little Colefax & Fowler caonudldMrp.erHhlanpgsstobne seaxipdedItitweads; Schumacher Zoffany possible, "If local code Ralph Lauren Stroheim & enforcement people will pro- CYMA vide certification." Pierre Deux Romann Board President Charlotte Boussac Sanderson Blalek questioned whether Carlton V Decorators Walk theamount The Hillier Group Motif Van Luit hdausmq—uot$e7d4.f2ormitlhlieonre—ferweinl-l For 130\c^rsCIM \ liastold Europeansnot just what timeit hold firm If the construction is inn «hen the> havearrived Now CYMA'snewsignature start isdelayed for ayear. sportswatch ismailable in the I S.A. It'sversatile, comforta- (S "We would have to provide bly thin,verywater-resistant,andhasauniquehiddenclasp. <2£&kna contractors with an opportu- Becked o\ a iwo>earInternationalwarranty nity to buy as early as possi- In 18kt goldandstainlesssteel from Sl.650. & A ble," Mr. Hlngstonsaid. Interiors J "If we ask the voters to Forest Jeweler^ PRINCETONSHOPPINGCENTER approve $74.2 million, based on present cost, won't that o Please call to schedule an appointment amount escalate In a year?" with one ofourdesigners. Ms. Blalekpersisted. 104 Nassau Street. Princeton, NJ • 609-924-1363 609-924-3367 Mr. Hlngston responded ,-;..- «-.\_.; : - - -: MHHeaB that the figure on which Hill- .•>:<.'<>./* •'• »V. . • .** ContinuedunWwl Page , . essartly (orJustone subject. Hospital Reports Births "I think we have done an [j exceptional job on creating a To 10 Area Residents c flexible use of space," she The Medical Center, Prince- 1 1fon Rsqge {/)iuj <iha continued. "Physics, for ton has reported births to 10 instance, could be taught in a area residents for the week I chemistry lab. but chemistry endingJanuary 4. | rWeequires its own technology. Daughters were bom to NEW FOR THE NEW YEAR could, therefore, have six David and Colleen Myers, chemistry labs, and use them Pennington, December 29; forphysics, ifnecessary." Richard and Linda Carlson, BODY TREATMENTS Part of the $74.2 million West Windsor, December 29; SALT A-PEEL MACRODERMABRASION construction cost Is expected Gregory Kazmterczak and to be borne by the state Edu- Cynthia Hamer, Belle Mead, HOT STONE MASSAGE cation Department. Hlllier December 30; Dong-Hoon NLITE'^' LASER WRINKLE REDUCTION has estimated that the state Lee and Seung-Hun Choi, contribution could be as Lawrenceville, January 1; and much as 20 percent of the to Alan Flel and Cherie Ste- New Year's Resolution: totOaln.ce the state has uilS.iol,nsHowpeerweellb,oJmanutoaryLu2c.as Take Good Care of Yourself! and Cerue Vandenbroeck, approved both the district's long-range plan and Its edu- LSatwerveenncevainllde,IDvoencneembeKroml2s9;, 609.924.0071 cational specifications, the Princeton, December 31; Luis Gifts & Gift Certificates Available district will have to follow the Zepeda and Ana Solazar, PRS proposal to the letter Plainsboro, January 1; Sean where state funding is con- and Haldee Lilienfeld, cerned. Components of the Lawrenceville, January 4; and www.monvisage.com project that do not involve to VVnk.it Hegde and Uma Mate Alan Dtimmet. M.D., F.A.C.S.. Ditectot state funding can be adjusted, Kavita, Plainsboro, January accordingtoMr. Hlngston. 4. —Anne Rivera LANDAU LODENS ISLAMIC TRADITION: Princeton Latin Academy stu- dents Mohamed. left, and Salima Bahri, of Prince- ton, present Islamic tradition as part of the school's recent Saturnalia performance. Named for SUPERIOR QUALITY: the Roman winter festival, this ceremony cele- brates holiday traditions from nations and cultures Original Tyrolean Loden throughout history. from Austria...the most Topics of the Town tlebrook School, the music unique of all woven ContinuedfromPrecedingPage teacher cannot use the music ier has based Its estimate —— room, because it is needed fabrics. $200 per square foot for another class. "The music FIRST WEAVE: Fibers should allow for cost escala- teacher's classroom Is on a tion during the course of the cart; she travels from roomto are spun together to room," Ms. Patten explained. prSojuecbtm.issions to State "We have no meeting spaces, create a strong weav- The district submitted a because every space is In able yarn which is then use." long-range plan to the state purposely woven Department of Education on Theelementary school prin- Danecaenmablyesris15o,fwdhiistcrhictincdleumdoe-d caibpoaults alsscohoeoxlpressesceudrictyoncaenrdn rough and loose. ensuring a safe drop-off and THE MILLING graphics, a description of the pick-up procedure. district's existing facilities PROCESS: Subjecting with an assessment of their John Witherspoon Middle adequacy, and a district pro- School Principal Bill Johnson the cloth to very hot posal for meeting enrollment said he would like an audito- water and agitation requirements by renovating rium big enough for his entire and expanding each of the student body; and High causes the first weave district's sixschools. School Principal John Kazmark said, too, that his to shrink by a full third Detailed educational speci- biggest constraint Is lack of of its original size, to space. "For example, one of faincdatiocnoss,tscehsetmiamtaitecsdrfaowringtsh,e our office spaces Is located In felt and become denser projects at each site must fol- a bathroom," he confessed. than any woven woolen low and must be submitted to Program Needs the state byJanuary 17. fabric. One of the purposes of the Despite the critical lack of FINISHING STEPS: The Forum on January 4 was to adequate space, all the princi- review the educational specs pals expressed excitement milled cloth is teased, drawn up by Hillier. The prin- daebsoiugtn stchheoolobpupiolrdtiunngsitbyasetdo then sheared and cipals of all six district schools responded In detail to not primarily on space needs, brushed repeatedly Hillier's recommendations, buton program needs. reflecting the input of their As Ms. Biaiek put it, "We until the desired silky staff members. have to have spaces for water-resistant nap A repeated refrain was that expectations that will gradu- ate every student." Dr. is achieved. lack of space prevents teach- Kazmark declared, "We must ing staff from providing the teach so that courses are THE RESULTS: kind of educational programs exciting for every student. We students deserve. want students—to have all pos- Your Landau Loden Coat/Jacket is: For example, Principal sible options including the Kathy Patten said that at Ut- darkroom and woodshop that - Amazingly lightweight while offering superior warmth. Factttties Committee wleurmeyteaakresnaogutoo—f thIentceugrrraitceud- • Is virtually wind-proof and water-resistant. To Meet January 11 in the same way as fine arts • Plus, they last almost forever, and look beautiful! and music." At their regular meeting WinterShop Hours at 9 a.m., on January 11, Since the meeting of Janu- at the Vaiiey Road Build- ary 4, members ofThe Hillier Monday-Saturday: 9:30 a.m. to5:30p.m. ing, members of the Group have met with board Sundays 11:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. Princeton Regional members; and staff members School's facilities commit- have submitted further ques- tee will approve Anal edu- tions and suggestions. "We cational specifications for have talked about how spaces A N D A recommendation to the fuB could be adjusted," Ms. board on January 16. Biaiek explained. "We want Oapnpcreovedthtehemb,oatrhedspehcais- tlootboef fsuulrle-tiemveeruyses—pacneothanseca- I /$£? A^t^^c/ ^Wv, fications will be forwarded tEodutchaetisotantebyDetphaertdmeeandltinoef mPeIeAMioO(hSeOTUONWNDTPOEPCIUCSLIcAR? Gel 102 Nassau Street • Across from the University • Princeton, NJ • (609) 924-3494 ofJanuary 17, TRENTON ROUNDUP Palmer Square Earned Income Credit DOWNTOWN PRINCETON NewJersey Is launching a major public-awareness campaign to promote the federal and state earned income tax credit for 2000. This year, New Jersey became the 13th state to enact legislation offering a State-earned Income tax credit to low- and moderate-income sophisticated shopping excellent eateries working families. The goal of the campaign isto ensure that those who are eligible for the credit hear about it and take advantage ofit. Aton-Wed t.1Sal 10am-6pm • Tbtir.- cSFrt I0am-9pm • Sunt'ay Noon-5pm In 1998, 400,000 families and Individuals In New Jersey received more than $660 www.palmersquare.com million in federal earned Income tax credits. It is estimated that approximately 280,000 New Jersey working families who receive the federal tax credit will be eligible for $48 million In state benefits thisyear. canning's ideal tile co.. New Drivers' License Regulations oflawrence, inc. A new drivers' license system went Into effect In New Jersey on New Year's Day. According to its provisions, one year—from now, onlypeople 18 years of age and olderwill Specializing in be eligible for full driving privileges with no restrictions on hours theycan be behind the wheelor the numberofpassengers theycan carry. complete orpartial New drivers under 21 will have to drive with experienced drivers for six months and BATHROOM RENOVATION drive on their own lor at least six more months after passing a driving test. During that period, they will be prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 a.m., and will not be from concept to completion. 10 carry more lhan one paMenger, In most cases. Only after the year-long training periodwill they beable to obtain full licenses. AVERAGE COMPLETION -2 WEEKS The supervised training period for new drivers 21 and older will be three months, but they will have to drive unsupervised lor ,it least nine monthi before obtaining a full license. There are no restrictions on their driving hours or on the number of passengers who may ride with them. DESIGN SALES • INSTALLATION SERVICE Seton Hall Fire • An open flame Ignited a couch In a dormitory lounge and caused a lire that killed three students and Injured 62 people at Seton Hall University, Newark, last year, prosecutors said last week. VISITOUR NEWSHOWROOM BATHROOM DISPLAYS tnian-meldlin,n chtoohuweledvbeebgrei,nnnIionrg"ivoefMrtitdhcehiIarrMgIeensnq,uiCaronyun,notuIynnvcePesrdto.isgeactuotrsoroDpeornaatleddCuanmdpeorlot.heNaosssuusmppetcitosnwtehraet I1 ciadnneinagls tile «,., 609at-727910-111R2t.41••faLxaw6r0e9n-c7e7v1i-l6l8e63 The Star-Ledger of Newark, quoting unidentified sources, reported last week that the oflawrence, inc. Showroom Hours: probe is lm used on two students win. linn admitted lo drinking and roughhouslng before familyowned& operated; est. 19H3 Mon-Fri 9-5; Sat 10-5 and by app't the fire. The students, however, have denied setting the fire; and their lawyers have not allowed Investigators to conduct Interviews with them. prTohmrpeteedstluedgeinstlastiwoenrreeqkuiilrliendgItnhethIensbtmlaializl.eait,ni'noainnohdif 5s.p8prninwnieklreer csryistitceamllsyibnucmoeldle.geTdhoermtirtaogreideys Starts Thursday, January 11 statewide. / V Historical Trail State Senator Peter Inverso (R.-Hamllton) announced last wee—k that he will Introduce legislation to extend the designated Washington Victory—Trail which commemorates George Washington's route to the First Battle of Trenton to Include a critical retreat to Princeton eight days later. The retreat enabled Washington's troops to win the Battle of Princeton, according to historical accounts. Senator Inverso also promised to push the state Department of Transportation to—erect signs marking the historic routes, In Mine for the 225th anniversary of the battle* on December 26, 2001, and January 2, 2002. NURSERY CLASSES AT THE JEWISH CENTER A Quality Preschool Program on Men's Oasses for children. 2-5 years old •j Toddler Qass for children and caregivers & Shoes Boots Two, three and five day per week options Before and after school care Licensed, caring teachers Phone for information and/or a tour of the school SAVE 25% 50% to NOW ENROLLING FOR SEPTEMBER.2001 435 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08540 A Large Selection of Styles from: Phone: 609-921-7207 Fax: 609-921-7531 • Timberland • Born • Clarks • Florsheim Torrance Erickson Associates • Deerstags • Red Wing Philip M Torrance, MD, MPH Marge lurato Torrance, PsyD • Moscoloni • and more Olivia Lewis-Chang, PhD Candace Erickson, MD Mrs. Lucille Giacino (office manager) Annual January Sale Has expanded and changed its name and location to on Women's Shoes & Boots PROGRESS IN The Princeton Witherspoon Group 254 Witherspoon Street Princeton NJ 08542-3218 609-924-1277 We welcome ournew colleagues: Hulifs Shoes Barbara Moskowitz, MA Brenda Joyce, MSW, LCSW School Psychologist Licensed Social Worker 142 Nassau Street • Princeton • 924-1952 Also at 254 Witherspoon Street: Dreama Su Massage Therapy Mon..Tues., Wed.. Fri. 9:30-6; Thurs. 9:30-7 p.m.; Sat. 9.30-5:30; Sun. 12-t fH^V Four New Probationary Officers Join Borough Police Department Books on The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Princeton appointed four individuals, listed below, to the position PET SITTING of Probationary Patrol Officer in the Princeton Borough SERVICES Police Department, effective January 2. All four were sworn in Tuesday. SewingPrinceton forover9years 609-538-8696 a^ BONDED±INSURED 4^I Fri. 1/12 to Sun. 1/14 WHATWOMENWANT Fri:4:15.7:00.9:35 (PG-13) Sat:1:30.4:15.7:00,9:35 Sun:1:30.4:15.7:00 OH BROTHERWHERE ARTTHOU Fri:5:20,7:30.9:40 (P613) Sat:1:00.3:10,5:20,7:30,9:40 Mervyn J. Arana: Robert T. Allie: Sun:1:00.3:10,5:20,7:30 Officer Arana was recently OfficerAllie recently worked CASTAWAY employed as a Middlesex as a service manager at Fri:4:30,7:45 (P6-13) County sheniffs officer. His Bedminster Texaco. He has Sat-Sun: 1:15,4:30,7:15 previous experience in- previous experience with YOU CAN COUNT ON ME cluded work in the private MetroCall. Inc., and Ameri- Fti:4:40.7:05,9:30 (R) security field and with the can General Finance Corpo- Buy2,getlFREE! Sal:2:00,4:40,7:05.9:30 New Jersey Department of ration In Greenbrook. Sun:2:00,4:40,7:05 CROUCHING TIGERHIDDEN Corrections. Officer Allie graduated DRAGON Officer Arana graduated from Somervllle High Fri:4:15,7:00,9:30 (PG-13) from Sayreville High School School and attended Vir- Sat:1:30,4:15.7:00.9:30 and attended Middlesex ginia Military Institute, Rarl- Sun:1:30.4:15,7:00 County College. He com- tan Valley Community Col- Fri:S4T:3A0T.E7:1&0.M9A:3I0N(R) pploeltiecdetheoffbiasciecrscouartsetfhoer lCoengnee,cticauntdStaStoeutUnhievrern- YOUR CHOICE.Through Saturday 1-13 only! Sat:2:00,4:30,7:10 Somerset County Police sity. Buy two books,get one ofequal or lesser value FREE!Textbooks Sun:2:00,4:30,7:10 Academy and has been cer- He will begin classes at not Included in this sale. ENVwIiRthONPMepEpNeTrAdLeTHuErAoLTH tCoionfmitemdhiesbsByiotorhnoe.ugPHhoelpiacwteirlolTlrbaseiqnupiaundtg teghrmeayduSoaontmeeJarJnsuuenatery1P5o1.l6i,ceanAdcawidl-l It's all at the WOODWINDS ASSOCIATES January 15th, where he will work with field training officerKevin Creegan. 36 University Place • Princeton NJ 08.540 • 609-921-8500 • www.pustore.com SALTDAMAGE Snowfall creates a need tor use of de-icingsalton roadsandwalkways. The most commonly used are cal- cium chloride and sodium chloride. These products are usually mixed with abrasives, which accumulate James P. Doyle UI: Holly Sorbino: Officer andmaycausedrainageproblems. Officer Doyle was recently Sorbino was recently employed by Haz Tek, Inc., employed as an office man- Plants planted adjacentto Iheabove as a project safety consult- ager for Coppa's Service may become injured by salt when ant. He also worked for the Center, and was also rwoaottesr.comTehein cdoantmaactgewithsysamlpt-tloadmesn E.C. Group, LLC and Hud- employed with Holiday Inn include: stunted leaves, twig and son United Bank. Corporation, Lyndt Choco- branch die-back, leal scorch, and Officer Doyle graduated late Company, and the E.C. prematurelealdrop. from the Heidelberg Ameri- Group. can High School, Heidel- Officer Sorbino graduated Coniters tend to suiter damage from berg, Germany. He attended from North Brunswick High accumulatedsailmoreeasilythando Burlington County College School and Middlesex d(reoccikdusoalutsisplIahnetsm.osTthedamkaignidngo)f,stahlet and graduated from County College with an volumeoffreshwaterappliedtoflush Ramapo College with a Associates Degree In Busi- out soils and rainfall and melting Bachelor of Science Degree. ness Administration. She snow which assist In leaching sails He will begin classes at the will begin classes at the throughthesoil. Somerset County Police Somerset County Police Academy on January 16, Academy on January 16th, Fvoelhicalressalotftsepnrasyust(apilnanmtsorseprdaaymeadgeb,y and will graduateJune 15. and will graduateJune 15th. which is evident on Ihe side ol the 3t3=! plant facing the road) and surface Garden Theatre Reopening waterdrainageflow(plantsonslopes Postponed Once Again are less likely tobeaffected itdrain- Is age water is channeled away trom plants). What better time Is there to enjoy a garden than In the spring? And this spring, Prlncelonlans will finally be able Some plants are more sensitive to to visit the Garden Theatre and see the results of more salts than others. Some tolerant than seven months ofrenovation. plants include privet, pfitzer lumper. green ash. red/white oak. cedar, Princeton University owns the 80-year old theater. In weeping willow, yew and pine. More August of last year It announced that it planned to spend You Might be Tempted to sensitive plants include barberry, some $600,000 on a complete renovation, a renovation boxwood, viburnum, beech, dog- thatIt anticipated being finished bytheendoftheyear. 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Town Topics / Fine Oriental Runs, Wall-to-Wall Sisal, Berber & Wool Carpeting Ca» us al WOODWINDS (924-3500) CHRISTMAS FUND when concerned about your green Cinema Plaza, 240 Hwy. 202-31 North growingDings.We'vebeenassxsbng Remington, NJ 08822 • 908-782-8010 gardens n (he Princeton area for35 Your gift will help! prm. L y (*(&* 4V PCS Plans 5-Year grades; the first grade was first time In the 2002-2003 7 added thisyear. school year. ^GlendaUsi;: s Expansion; Applies Enrollment Increase ° The school plans to Charter School expansion i © For Charter Renewal increase its maximum enroll- may make more ofa financial ^«e' boutique ! 4040 Quakerbridge Rd • Lawrenceville •609-587-0333 £ The Board of Trustees of ment by 96 during the next difference to the Princeton * O2r0\0n nniacsesaa,u, dstrraeaett Kendall Park Shopping Center 732-297-2224 Ja t[hPeCSP]rin—cetwohniCchharoteprenSecdhooiln afipvpelicyaetairosn,, a"cicnordriensgpontsoethtoe RitegwiilolnatloSPchRoSolspbaucdegetnetedhsa,n < September 1997, with 72 strong educational needs." according to Superintendent - students in—grades four In their five-year plan, the Claire Sheff Kohn. The Winter < through six applied last trustees note that enrollment removal of 96 students w month for a new charter for Increases will take place pri- spread out over five years z the five-year period beginning marily In the upper grades. and several grades will be S July 2001. "A larger cohort In each barely noticeable In the class- - In June 2000, New Jersey grade will give PCS more room, she Indicated. ~*. Governor Christine Whitman flexibility to group students "In terms of our planning Sale o. catolnnggractlualsast,edasthsehefirdstelgirvaedrue-d atinodnalthnuesedsm,e"etthethaepiprliecdautciao-n aforretheplfautnunrie.n"gsheforsaids,o"mwee t the eighth grade commence- states. growth, but the changes [in- z ment address. cluded In the referendum, planned for April 17) are £ The school, which prides The trustees also point out largely related to inadequate MH' eItnsvelifroonnmeantr,ignoorowushaascacldaesmsiecs tthhaetuIpnpcerreagsreaddeesnrwoillllmbeenntefiitn spaces for special programs, o for children In grades one all the public school students sauncdh paserfloirbrmairnyg/medairat,s, fionre 25 Ptrhirnocuegthoneigrhets.idItenIstsop—en otonalal oPfritnhceetcoonmmuRneigtiyo,nal"sinmcieddtlhee technology." k space-available basis. school is overcrowded, with 70% OFF many classes larger than the The Princeton Regional dis- 35 faculty and administrators trict now pays approximately - Since Its first year, the recommend." $1.27 million in tuition to the school has had fewer open- Charter School, according to ings than applicants. An The waiting list for the fifth PRS business administrator annual lottery has, therefore, and sixth grades at the Char- Stephanie Kennedy. been held to select students. ter School Is very long; and Those who are unsuccessful many additional students At today's rate of about In the lottery—arc placed on a apply each year, the applica- $7,300 per pupil, an addi- waiting list which num- tion also states. tional 96 students at the bered 260, for 2000-2001. Part of the Increase will be CahnaratdedritSiocnhaolol$w7o0u0l,d80m0eaInn In each of the first three In kindergarten, as well, tuition. Ms. Kennedy noted years, the school added two which will be offered for the that the per pupil amount Ijedy Shepard ONDOGGIE may change, however, over the next fewyears. d ! The Charter School todayI 175 Nassau Street • Princeton. NJ 08540 • 609.921.058E * i oDrcicvuep.ieIst ausebsuil1d5i,ng00o0nsEqwulanreglI Mon-Sat 10aamn-d5b:y30appmpo•iSntumnednaty 12pm-4pm feet of space, Including 111 Cappuccino Freebie! classrooms, a library, and a I computer room, offices, and t^ j* Buy One, Get One Freel .Apllr0r1n I! a large group Instruction room for meetings and lunch- Wltherepoon & Spring Streets • 252-0300 es. | M-Th7«m to 9pm Frit7-11:30: Sat: 9-11:30: 5un: 12-9 If the state Department of | Education grants approval for Its expansion, additional ADVANTAGE INSURANCE Assoc. space wilt be necessary. Any auto homk BUSINESS LIFE HEALTH purchase or renovation funds will be obtained from private MAXINE MILLSTEIN sources, according to the trustees. The goal Is to raise 4444 Routo27, Kingston, N.I 08588 $1,125 million during the PhoMUOD-MO-ODIU FinMD-27IMHH0 2001-2002 fiscalyear. rnuiil: iiilviinlinHWinil I PraonviddQiunaglivfoynywoiuthI ihilhamnimiilotapcxrptniiw No Precedent HOYEAimiM'HIIKNiT i" 1 HHNNJAl'A There Is no precedent for the charter renewal process, as the legislation creating Enhancement charter schools was enacted Life Institute only In January 1997. About 11 schools have applied for * Director: Nupur l.ahiri, M.D. another charter, according to X T'i-.' Board of Trustees Secretary lO.kP-slyl(cio'hniisaRotanryiIm'colinSi/ed.ar,RvoiSacuidetsoeiflo1iR1)oA0u./tIeI'A1rg)ienscetOD HeUrnmtialn tIhniel trustees know whether the application is 609-924-0912 732-355-1158 approved, they cannot make Most [nsuranoM Aoooptod plans for expansion. "The details were left Intentionally Group Therapy vague," according to Mr. Tull. "State law prohibits charter Nutrition schools from engaging In new construction, but existing Child Therapy buildings may be renovated." Fitness There Is a small building on the Charter School property Yoga that could possibly be tom down and rebuilt, he 25% Off Indicated. ALL PEARL JEWELRY Rtpirsentntlves of the Edu- cation Department will visit the Charter School campus on January 19, according to Linda Gleason, business man- ager at PCS. "I think they will find everything in order. We have filed a really compre- hensive report that should answerall theirquestions." Princeton Jewelers Representatives of the department have indicated Therapeutic Massage that a response to the QluoLitij ii a -Jxadiiion renewal application could by Cheryl Kotch, CMT come as early as February 1, In the Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center Monday - Friday, she said. >X\) • Mondn-Saturday 10 to 5: Wednesday 10 to 8 Sat & Eve. by app't Rivera

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