Category: archives
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Obituaries
Jeanne Whitehouse Herrin EAST WINDSOR Jeanne Whitehouse Herrin, 66, of East Windsor, died Aug. 11 at her home. Born in Manhattan, N.Y., she was a resident of East Windsor for many years. Mrs. Herrin was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton. She was a volunteer with the Food Pantry at the First…
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‘Oz’ fans celebrate at annual Munchkin convention
Following the yellow brick road to ‘Wizard of Oz’ fans By: Emily Laermer WEST WINDSOR It’s been 50 years since it was first televised, 106 since it was written and 150 since the author was born. The International Wizard of Oz Club certainly had something to celebrate. Authors, fans and even a producer gathered…
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WW-P team joins effort to sequence genes of brine shrimp
Pair do basic research thanks to program based at Rutgers University By: Courtney Gross Determining the genetic makeup of a brine shrimp is no easy task, but for students at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South it’s just another summer activity. Two students and one faculty member became the first attendees from the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional…
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Pro-Israel rally set for East Brunswick
Locals to gather in support of Israel By: Stephanie Brown Residents who want to show their support for Israel are invited to a rally next week in East Brunswick. The Jewish Federation of Greater Middlesex County and Jewish Community Relations Council are sponsoring a Pro-Israel Rally Aug. 24, 7 p.m., at the East Brunswick Jewish…
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Two treated after Freon leaks at PU chilled water plant
By: Kara Fitzpatrick Two Princeton University employees were treated Tuesday at University Medical Center at Princeton after being exposed to Freon that leaked from the university’s chilled water plant on Elm Drive. According to university Media Relations Manager Cass Cliatt, emergency personnel determined the area to be safe later that night and the cause of…
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Superintendent of schools ready for run at perfection
By: Dick Brinster When the bell rings Sept. 7, Ron Bolandi will be looking for a clean knockout. The superintendent of schools for the East Windsor Regional district wants the opponent in this case failure to achieve every goal to be lying on the canvas. He almost made it a year ago, and…
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Movie Timetables
Going to the movies tonight? Find out where and when the show you want to see is playing. Movies and times are valid from Aug. 18-24, 2006.GO TO MOVIE CAPSULES – Short descriptions Because of the possibility of last-minute schedule changes, it is wise to call the theater before leaving home. Please note: In the…
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E.W. resident shows talent, love learned on world stage
Local camp teaches soccer from A to Zizo By: Sean Moylan As a well-conditioned 36-year-old man dribbled a soccer ball up the field, he playfully pulled it back and forth like a yo-yo the moment each young defender arrived on the scene. Meanwhile a large crowd of smiling kids stood on the sidelines of one…
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Library program promotes reading and creativity
Summer enrichment program lets kids take course of their choice By: Stephanie Brown JAMESBURG "Action!" exclaimed third-grader Ryan Smisko. "Take 55," he said jokingly to his sister, Alyssa. "Come to Farmer Al’s, he’s your pal," she said, holding a bowl of Jersey tomatoes and corn. This mock sales pitch for the local farmer’s market…
