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  • For the Sept. 9 issue

    Kenneth R. Potter, Carol Armitage, Lou Guazzelli, Dorothy Traier, Joan S. Woloszyn. Kenneth R. Potter    PLUMSTED — Kenneth R. Potter, 99, of New Egypt died Sept. 2 at Bartley Health Care, Jackson.    He was born in New Egypt and lived there all of his life.    Mr. Potter was a meat cutter for Perry’s Market in…

  • ‘I’ve got a question’

    First day in kindergarten Isabella Lundquist raises her hand in response to a question during the first day of kindergarten in Joan Smith’s class at Hopewell Elementary School. Classes began Tuesday at all six Valley schools.

  • George W. Perhach

    By:    MANVILLE — George W. Perhach died at home Sept. 1. He was 53.    Born in New Brunswick, he had been a lifelong Manville resident.    Mr. Perhach was a retired real estate broker, having owned and operated Wayne Realty on Main Street in Manville, he had also worked in the family business, Perhach’s Tavern, Manville,…

  • Problem solver

    Mediator draws on varied training to guide clients toward resolution By:Emily Craighead    Anthony Tocci uses unusual props in his work: opera music, green tea and even a scented candle. He puts clients at ease with Vincenzo Bellini’s "I Puritani" playing in the background, but not for meditation or a massage.    The clients at Mr. Tocci’s…

  • Hopewell has tough time with Tornadoes

    Hopewell Valley girls tennis By: John E. Powers    Matches between the Hopewell Valley Central High School girls tennis team and Trenton are usually uneventful and quick. Like a 5-0 Lady Bulldogs walkthrough.    On Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs opened the season with a 4-1 decision at Trenton, but there was a wrinkle. The first match pitted…

  • Cards drop opener to Princeton

    Lawrence girls tennis By: Jim Green    Lawrence High School girls tennis coach Sue Bunn knew she wasn’t going to be able to take much away from her team’s opening match.    The Cardinals started the season Tuesday with a home match against perennial Colonial Valley Conference power Princeton. Understanding that it would take a monumental upset…

  • Obituaries for week of Sept. 9

    Jean Kayitmaz    Jean Kayitmaz, 78, formerly of Smithtown, N.Y., died Aug. 26 at Saint Joseph’s division of the Morris Hall Home for the Aged, Lawrenceville.    Born in Manhattan, she lived in Smithtown for more than 50 years before recently moving to Lawrenceville. She worked as a supervisor for the New York City Housing Authority in…

  • Herbst takes over team full of talent

    By: Rich Fisher    When one of South Brunswick High’s all-time greats is impressed by the current pack of gymnasts she now coaches, it should be enough to make one think this could be a memorable season for the Vikings.    SBHS has again looked to its past to serve as caretaker for the present, as 2000…

  • Erika Young, 18, killed in Route 22 accident

    Mother recalls well-liked and considerate daughter By:Roger Alvarado    The mother of Erika Young, the recent Hillsborough High School graduate who died in a car accident Friday, is remembering her daughter as a warm, affectionate, well-liked and well-meaning person who touched everyone she came in contact with.    "Everybody just loved her and has fond memories," Sandra…