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OBITUARIES, Jan. 13, 2006
Ching Yuan Volpp, Rose M. Conner, Frank O’Connell, Meghan Flemming, Hilda Amalfitano Ching Yuan Volpp Research scientist Ching Yuan Volpp of Princeton died Dec. 29 in Philadelphia. Born in Beijing, she came to the United States in 1949 and was a Princeton resident for 42 years. She was a research scientist at the New…
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LETTERS
Appreciation for toy drive To the editor: In conjunction with The Monroe Township Office on Aging, the Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor’s 2005 annual toy drive was a huge success. As in the past, The Kiwanis Club of Rossmoor’s tremendous generosity helped make the holidays brighter for eligible Township neighbors in need. With the group’s…
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Dangers faced by women topic of library film series
"Real Danger/Reel Danger: The Truth of Women’s Lives" kicks off Wednesday By: Marjorie Censer The Princeton Public Library will kick off a film screening and discussion series Wednesday titled "Real Danger/Reel Danger: The Truth of Women’s Lives" with a screening and discussion of the 2004 film "Maria Full of Grace." The series is intended to…
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Law’s passage brings pride to Princeton
PACKET EDITORIAL, Jan. 13 By: Packet Editorial You’ll forgive the Princeton Regional Health Commission if it’s glowing with a little pride of authorship these days. One can’t say for certain that the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed by the lame-duck Legislature on Monday and slated to be signed into law on Sunday by lame-duck…
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Lessons learned from man’s best friend
Cranbury resident, Bill Toulouse, describes his inspiration for writing and editing the book, "Lessons We Learned From Our Dogs, A Collection of Stories by Dog Lovers of All Ages." By:Jessica Beym At 81 years of age, Cranbury resident Bill Toulouse has three constant companions in his life: a pencil, a pocket notepad and his golden…
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PDS hockey works to overcome slow start
Panther boys fall to Lawrenceville By: Justin Feil The Princeton Day School boys’ ice hockey team didn’t get off to quite as good a start as it wanted to against Lawrenceville School on Wednesday. It mirrored the start to its season. Just 17 seconds into Wednesday’s game, the Panthers fell behind, 1-0. PDS never stopped…
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POLICE BLOTTER
CRANBURY Willard McGhee, 62, of Wyandotte, Mich., was charged with careless driving after he misjudged a turn and ran his tractor-trailer into a utility pole at the intersection of Prospect Plains and South River roads at 6:30 a.m. Dec. 6, police said. According to police, Mr. McGhee was attempting to turn onto Prospect Plains Road…
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Freeholders to preserve family farm
Lee Turkey Farm guaranteed to remain farmland By: Marisa Maldonado EAST WINDSOR It was easy to see all 54 acres of the Lee Turkey Farm in Thursday’s cloudless weather, from the building that houses the turkeys to the apple and peach trees from which people can pick fruit. That farm, which has been operated…
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Council appoints Trelstad to vacant seat
Unanimous vote ends extended appointment process that began when Mayor Joseph O’Neill died in October By: Marjorie Censer The Princeton Borough Council unanimously appointed Barbara Trelstad to the vacant council seat at its Tuesday meeting. The move ends the extended appointment process that began when Mayor Joseph O’Neill died in October and Mayor Mildred Trotman…
