Category: archives
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…but this bill irks chief
Superintendent blames construction company for cost increase By: Vic Monaco The cost of the East Windsor Regional School District’s flap over delayed construction is apparently starting to reveal itself. Last month the school board approved a payment of $344,153 to Epic Management, the district’s construction management firm, for the period from Dec. 10, 2004 to…
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Orchard Hill Elementary School celebrates its 50th
Everyone gets suited for the part By: Jake Uitti MONTGOMERY Orchard Hill Elementary School celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday coincidentally on the 100th day of classes which included myriad activities reminiscent of what it was like to go to school in the 1950s. Outside in the parking lot, student after student, some…
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Bella Tori at the Mansion
In Langhorne, Pa., first-rate Northern Italian food is offered in a distinguished setting with a Victorian feel. By: Richard Burns Bella Tori at the Mansion 321 S. Bellevue Ave. Langhorne, Pa. (215) 702-9600 Food: Very good Service: Friendly, attentive Prices: High moderate to expensive Cuisine: Northern Italian with some continental Vegetarian and Vegan Options: None…
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Congenital heart defects in kids
It’s estimated that 40,000 babies are born each year in the United States with CHD, or approximately 1 in every 100 children, making it the most common birth defect in this country today By: Joseph W. Gaffney, M.D. in Collaboration with Gloria N. Beck February, designated as Heart Month, also marks Congenital Heart Defect Week…
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Ideology won’t solve health insurance crisis
GUEST OPINION, Feb. 17 By: Neil E. Weisfeld It’s time for some honest talk about health insurance availability and cost and we’re not getting it from President Bush in his State of the Union address, from politicians on either side of the aisle, or from private interest groups. Meanwhile, health insurance costs are…
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Seminary seminar on the jihad and just-war traditions to be on Web
Princeton Theological Seminary will offer a live Webcast of a daylong seminar on the jihad and just-war traditions of Judaism, Islam and Christianity 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The event, open to the public for a registration fee of $50, including lunch, will be held in Erdman Hall, 20 Library Place. After a…
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West Windsor Troop 66 holds court of honor
Among the 10 boys who advanced in rank at Boy Scout Troop 66’s January Court of Honor was Michael Perl, who achieved Eagle Palm Bronze over Silver and became the troop’s first junior assistant Scoutmaster. Paul Heyse and Andrew Orsini advanced to the rank of Star Scout; Larry Berrill to First Class; Doug Hall, Tim…
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District remains frugal…
Draft 2006-2007 budget expected at Feb. 27 Board of Education meeting By: William Wichert As voters brace for another school tax hike, East Windsor Regional Superintendent Ron Bolandi plans to repeat the same message from last year: District spending is below state averages in nearly all categories. This is the case Mr. Bolandi will be…
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Princeton Packet Athlete of the Week
Schulte meeting challenges for PHS By: Justin Feil Emily Schulte had a lot of pressure put on her early in her Princeton High ice hockey career. As a sophomore, she took over for the acclaimed Britney Russell. Schulte won her first start that year and has since then been the solid goaltender the Little Tigers…
