Town Topics — Princeton's Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946.
Vol. LXV, No. 17
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton


KEEPING DRY: “As we go from town to town, it is astonishing to see how many wet basements there are. Studies show that 40 percent of houses in the U.S. have wet basements. We want to fix that.” David M. Kichula, CIH, (center) is owner and manager of Basement Technologies of Central Jersey and of Air Consulting Services, LLC, located in Hightstown. He is shown with his son and associate Derek Kichula (right) and associate Matt Hines.

Basement Technologies’ Customized System Guarantees a Dry, Water-free Basement

Jean Stratton

How wet is it? Chances are if you live in Princeton and the surrounding area, you have encountered a wet basement. After last year’s severe March nor’easter, the federal government sent FEMA representatives to town to assess damage caused by downed trees and flooding, and many homeowners qualified for aid. Unfortunately, some residents were forced to discard most of the contents of their basement.


EASING THE PAIN: “Acupuncture can help everything from migraines to infertility. It frees the flow of energy, resulting in better circulation and balance.” Mimi Vassilev-Baker, C.A., M.O.M., Dipl. Ac., owner and manager of Princeton Day Spa on State Road, is enthusiastic about the spa’s focus on wellness, including acupuncture and other treatments to help restore good health.

Princeton Day Spa, Formerly Beauty Dreams, Combines Wellness Center and Spa Services

Jean Stratton

Beauty Dreams, the popular European Day Spa at 812 State Road, which opened in 1982, has been a place for transformation. One could spend an hour or more and leave feeling and looking like a million dollars. A change of hair style or color, a revitalizing facial, relaxing massage, or energizing body treatment could be the gateway for a new you!