Category: archives
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Ianuzzi and Marti
Joseph P. Ianuzzi Joseph P. Ianuzzi, 81, died Aug. 13 at his home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Mr. Ianuzzi resided in Skillman most of his life. Mr. Ianuzzi served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and earned several awards for his service including Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and European Theater…
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Aug. 16, 9 a.m.: In the CD player
A couple of surprises worth a listen. By: Hank Kalet Musical musings: Sometimes the best music arrives when you’re least expecting it. I opened my mail the other day to find a curious disc unsolicited from Luna Chica Records — by a band called Burrito Deluxe. The 13-track "The Whole Enchilada" is a potent…
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For the Love of a Horse
To paint horses well you must feel them in your heart, says artist Xochitl Barnes. By: Susan Van Dongen "After Showers, Coming Home" by Xochitl Barnes. Although it wasn’t exactly horse country, there were plenty of equines for artist Xochitl Barnes to admire growing up in New York City in the 1940s and ’50s. The…
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Historical Society of Princeton to hold black-tie gala
The Historical Society of Princeton will hold its annual black-tie gala, "Visions of Vanished Vistas" celebrating the Stony Brook Valley, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 to midnight at the Cherry Valley Country Club in Montgomery. Cocktails at private homes in Princeton will precede the dinner-dance. The Reverend and Mrs. David McAlpin will receive the…
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Aug. 14, 1 p.m.: The resignation
A brave announcement, a corrupt administration. By: Hank Kalet Gov. James McGreevey has announced his resignation, coming out of the closet and throwing New Jersey politics into a frenzy. It was a brave admission and an odd instance of damage control designed to throw attention off his actual record. He has been a rather terrible…
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Aug. 14, 1:02 p.m.: Ralph rides the low road
Ralph Nader plays to the anti-Semites in criticism of Israel. By: Hank Kalet Ralph Nader is starting to seem, well, a bit out of touch. Not only has he allied himself with Republicans in swing states taking money from party-connected donors who obviously disagree with his politics but he has resorted to using…
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Summer in school
Camp turns gym into playground By:Sarah Winkelman The sound of rubber balls hitting the floor of the Cranbury School old gym is a familiar one during July and August, even though students aren’t in school. That’s because the Cranbury Summer Camp is in full swing, and Camp Director Tim Brennan said campers love using the…
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Our hope for triumph of the Olympic ideal
PACKET EDITORIAL, Aug. 13 Over the past few weeks, we have profiled several of the Princeton-area residents who are lucky enough to be in Athens for the next fortnight: the coxswain, the rowers, the triathlete, the massage therapist. They are among the thousands of participants for whom the Olympic experience will truly represent the thrill…
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For some restaurants, the health score is A+
Princeton Regional Health Commission can award the equivalent of a gold star. By: Jennifer Potash Several eateries in Princeton Borough and Princeton Township received the equivalent of a gold star from the Princeton Regional Health Commission for outstanding food safety procedures. The Alchemist and Barrister, The Ferry House, Mediterra, George’s Roasters & Ribs and Zorba’s…
