Category: archives
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Oct. 2, 4:44 p.m.: Reading recommendations
New books by Joan Didion and Carolyn Forche worth reading. By: Hank Kalet A couple of reading recommendations: Joan Didion’s exceptional new book, "Where I Was From," delves into the distorted view that Californians have held of their state, of its history and of themselves. The basic premise is that Californians tend to view themselves…
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No massaging therapist’s message change is good
Lena Civitano helps others learn how to deal with change By:Beth Kressel Lena Civitano is a certified massage therapist who knows about the aches and pains of the corporate world. She feels the tension in the backs and necks of her clients. "I have patients who call me on the phone on the way back…
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Neurologist’s medical license temporarily suspended
Lawrenceville Neurology Associates closed indefinitely. By: Lea Kahn The medical license of Dr. Alan Ottenstein, who practiced at Lawrenceville Neurology Associates at 2997 Princeton Pike, has been temporarily suspended by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Ottenstein was arrested in July after state investigators found marijuana and weapons including a stun…
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Sundial earns Scout Eagle status
Sunnymead students can observe sun’s travel By:Beth Kressel The new sundial behind Sunnymead School has a 4-foot-tall pole that rivals the height of many of the individuals who will be using it. And Michael Folsom-Kovarik, a Hillsborough High School junior, who researched, designed and created it, hopes the dial will literally give the Sunnymead students…
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POLICE BLOTTER
A caller reported to police at 7:01 a.m. Sept. 22 that his car, parked along Roosevelt Avenue, had been struck overnight. Another vehicle parked nearby was also damaged and police say that both cars were part of a hit and run. Both vehicles were dented on the driver’s side but police did not know the…
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Landmark Hopewell Valley eatery to close Sunday
"Final Lights Out" will take place on Monday the day after the official closing from 4 to 7 p.m. By John Tredrea Sunday will mark the swan song of one of Hopewell Valley’s vintage and most visible commercial enterprises. Karen’s at Brookside, the roadside eatery and ice cream stand that has operated at…
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Dispatches: A petri dish for brewing behavior
DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: Hazing in high schools is becoming a growing epidemic. By: Hank Kalet The story is horrible. A group of varsity football players at Mepham High School in Nassau County on Long Island are accused of sexually assaulting several junior varsity players while the team was sequestered at football camp in the…
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Pigskin team tops WW-PN
Football By: John E. Powers A break in the schedule because of two cancellations has allowed coach Dave Caldwell and the Hopewell Valley Central High School football staff an opportunity to work on their game plan. So far, that plan has been very good. The junior varsity club is 2-0 after beating Hightstown 32-0 and…
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Clark Berens
Clark Spencer Berens, 40, of Kendall Park, died on Sunday, Sept. 28 at his home. Born in Charlotte, N.C., he resided most of his life in Kendall Park. A lighting and sound technician for McCarter Theater in Princeton, he was also an asbestos safety technician. He was a graduate of Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey…
