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OBITUARIES, Feb. 16, 2007
Shirley I Ellis, Bruce M. Metzger, Bridget Delaney, J. John Ranallo, Kathleen D. Boscardin Shirley I. Ellis Retired teacher MONTGOMERY Shirley I. Ellis died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 80. An elementary school teacher, Mrs. Ellis taught in New York City public schools and when the family moved to…
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The Next Step
Members of New Jersey step team Dem Boyz bring their impressive moves to the big screen. By: Megan Sullivan With every foot stompin’, hand clappin’ and slappin’ beat, every complexly choreographed acrobatic feat, the art of "stepping" has captivated audiences across the country. Sony Picture’s Stomp the Yard, which centers around a troubled youth who…
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Big turnout for DOT forum on Route 206 and 27 big rigs
Area officials, residents share views with DOT commissioner By: Lea Kahn LAWRENCE About 150 people turned out on an icy, snowy Tuesday night to make their plea to state Department of Transportation officials to keep 18-wheelers off Routes 206 and Route 27 by removing those roads from the statewide trucking network. State DOT Commissioner…
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Collection agency eyed by borough has seen criticism
By: Vic Moncao HIGHTSTOWN The Borough Council is poised to hear from a collection agency next week that says it can generate revenue for the cash-strapped town. Cost Recovery Corp. has generated negative press in recent weeks for its work for a suburban Philadelphia community. The Dayton, Ohio-based company says it bills insurance companies…
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A consolation: Labyrinth suits a college town
PACKET EDITORIAL, Feb. 16 In a community where tradition and ambiance are cherished assets, it is only natural to lament the downtown transitions that replace familiar local storefronts with new businesses and brands. As a newspaper serving Princeton since 1786, we are neither immune nor opposed to that reflex. So the signs of imminent demise…
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John Allen Kutch
John Allen Kutch, 90, of Cranbury, died Sunday, Feb. 11, in The Elms of Cranbury. Born in Westbury, N.Y., he moved to Cranbury at the age of 7 and remained a resident there his entire life. He was a member of the St. Anthony of Padua R.C. Church and the Knights of Columbus. He formerly…
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Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week
PHS’ Curtis heating up for girls’ basketball By: Justin Feil A year ago, Princeton High School’s Kelly Curtis was the second option to 1,000-point scorer Erin Cook. Sometimes, teams tried to take away both of them. With Cook’s graduation, Little Tiger basketball opponents have paid more attention to Curtis. "They would run triangle-and-two last year,…
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Charles Kraut
Charles S. Kraut, 86, of Monroe, died Monday, Feb. 5, at his residence. Born in Schenectady, N.Y., he was a former resident of Highland Park. Mr. Kraut was a salesman for Mack Truck Corporation and Levinson Real Estate Company before retiring. His wife, Jeanette Pincus Kraut, is deceased. He is survived by two daughters and…
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DISPATCHES by Hank Kalet: State takes lead on warming
New Jersey shows initiative in environmental protection By: Hank Kalet The state of New Jersey is tired of waiting for the Bush administration to address the issue of climate change. The state Legislature and the governor are both moving forward with efforts to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases the state pumps into the air.…
