Friday, Sept. 29, 2000
HIGHWAY CONGESTION SPARKS NEW DEBATES
DOT BLASTED FOR ROUTE 1 TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGES

The state Department of Transportation has drawn some harsh criticism after a timing change on six traffic lights along Route 1 apparently caused severe traffic backups this week on Harrison Street and Washington Road in Princeton.  Story
Editorial: Morning rush finds the DOT out to lunch

Friday, Sept. 29, 2000
IT'S A BACK-TO-NATURE MOVEMENT
RACCOONS MAKE IT FROM CHIMNEY, TO REHAB, TO NEW HOME IN WOODS

Only one of the six raccoons released this week in the woods of Princeton Township acted like it was ready for the fruits of freedom. The others, screeching and being difficult, refused freedom for some minutes, cowering in the cage in which they'd been carried from the Mercer County Wildlife Center.  Story
Charges to be dismissed in animal cruelty case

Friday, Sept. 29, 2000
SINGER TROUBLED BY 'GENETIC SUPERMARKETS'
PANEL DISCUSSES RAMIFICATIONS OF HUMAN GENOME PROJECT

Recent advances in human genetic decoding may lead to "genetic supermarkets" only affordable to some and thus create the need for a "genetic welfare state" to ensure equal opportunity. That was Princeton University Professor Peter Singer's message this week.  Story

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000
STUDY MAKES CASE FOR ROUTE 92
OPPONENTS PAN REPORT'S CONCLUSIONS

A study analyzing the future of traffic in central New Jersey concludes the proposed Route 92 and the Millstone Bypass would reduce congestion on east-west roads between Route 1 and Route 130, but it is unclear how significant this reduction would be.  Story

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000
BEAR SIGHTINGS REPORTED IN WEST AMWELL
SCARE KEEPS SOUTH STUDENTS INSIDE ONE DAY; STATE PROVIDES TRAP

The recent reported sightings of a black bear near South Hunterdon High School prompted Cheryl Simone, school superintendent, to address the West Amwell Township Committee and ask for help in protecting students and employees from the bear.  Story

Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000
LOCAL AUTHOR WINS AWARD
HIS BOOK CHRONICLES EVOLUTION OF COMMERCIAL NUCLEAR POWER

Belle Mead resident Robert Duffy, associate professor of political science at Rider University, was selected to receive the 1999 Lynton Keith Caldwell Award, given for best book on environmental politics and policy. His book was selected from among 35 submissions.  Story

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000
P.U. SCULPTURE:
RUSTED STEEL OR ART IDEAL?

To those uneducated in the field of modern sculpture and those inclined to vandalism, the newest addition to Princeton University's outdoor artwork may look like nothing more than three pieces of rusting steel. But one thing this sculpture is not is junk metal.  Story

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000
ORIGINAL PURVEYORS OF HEALTH FOOD
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FARMERS CARRY ON CENTURIES-OLD TRADITION

Long before people talked about sustainable agriculture and health food, the Amish lived a life that reflected these principles. Thursday through Saturday, a group of Amish farmers travel from Lancaster County to sell their food and crafts at the Pennsylvania Dutch Farmers Market in the Kingston Mall.  Story

Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000
MORVEN'S PLACE IN HISTORY HONORED
SUPPORTERS GATHER TO CELEBRATE PHASE ONE RESTORATION

Rich with history and newly restored beauty, Morven was shining bright Friday night. Several hundred supporters gathered at the former governors' residence on Stockton Street for a benefit to celebrate the completion of Phase One Restoration of the property.  Story

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000
MCCAFFREY'S READY TO TAKE OVER KIOSK
OTHER CHANGES IN STORE FOR PRINCETON'S WITHERSPOON STREET

The retail changes in downtown Princeton continue with the entry of some familiar names and the expansion of some other well-known places. The supermarket chain McCaffrey's will now have a presence on Palmer Square — at the kiosk.  Story

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000
SHAPIRO PLANS DEPARTURE AT 'GOOD TIME'
PRESIDENT INTENDS TO RETURN TO TEACHING, RESEARCH AT P.U.

Princeton Borough Mayor Marvin Reed pondered the question: How will his friend Harold Shapiro be remembered after he steps down as president of Princeton University at the end of the academic year? "Everybody will say he's the president who took the university into the 21st century," Mayor Reed said Monday.  Story

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000
MCCAIN ON THE STUMP FOR ZIMMER
ARIZONA SENATOR ATTENDED FUND-RAISER IN MONTGOMERY

Dick Zimmer, the Republican challenger for the 12th Congressional District, got a visit from Mr. "Straight Talk" himself this weekend, as U.S. Sen. John McCain joined him Sunday afternoon for a fund-raiser and some campaigning in the district.  Story

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2000
ROUTE 1 SIGNAL CHANGES SET

The state Department of Transportation has changed the signal timing at six lights on Route 1 in West Windsor Township from two-minute to four-minute cycles from 6 to 9:30 a.m.   Story

Monday, Sept. 25, 2000
ZIMMER FEELS WELL-SUITED TO 'NEW' DISTRICT
REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE DISCUSSES THE CONTEST

With six weeks before the November election, Dick Zimmer, the Republican candidate for the 12th Congressional District, is upbeat about his chances in one of the most competitive races in the country. Mr. Zimmer met with The Packet's editorial board recently.  Story

Monday, Sept. 25, 2000
BOOK NOTES
IF IT BLEEDS, IT LEADS: DECONSTRUCTING THE 'NEWS'

We are a media savvy society, or so we like to think. Matthew R. Kerbel, in his provocative "If It Bleeds, It Leads: An Anatomy of Television News" makes the case that we are less savvy than just sodden with the blood and bias of what is passed off as news.  Story

Monday, Sept. 25, 2000
WALKING TO PROMOTE BREAST-FEEDING
LOCAL GROUPS SUPPORT 10TH ANNUAL WORLD WALK FOR BREASTFEEDING

The Montgomery and Hillsborough groups of La Leche League International, an organization that provides information and support for breast-feeding women, will sponsor a mile-long walk Sept. 30 to raise money and increase awareness of the league.  Story
Local expert sees pros, cons to breast-feeding

Monday, Sept. 25, 2000
THE LEAST OF THESE
LOCALS SPEND TIME IN THAILAND ASSISTING FULL-TIME MISSIONARIES

Over the summer while some people vacationed in places like Florida and London, the Rev. Boyd Hannold of Belle Mead and Bill Evans of Manville went to Thailand. The two men were part of a 24-member missionary team from Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro.  Story

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
P.U. PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
HAROLD SHAPIRO TO STEP DOWN AT END OF CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR

Harold Shapiro, president of Princeton University, announced Friday afternoon that he will step down from the post he has held since 1988 at the end of the current school year. Dr. Shapiro made the surprise announcement at a meeting of the university's board of trustees.  Story

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
CAMPAIGN NOTEBOOK:
TV AIRWAVES CROWDED WITH THOSE ADS AGAIN

One way to tell the passage of summer into autumn is the proliferation of political ads on television. Situated between the Philadelphia and New York media markets, residents in central New Jersey tend to get hit in triplicate with the ads.  Story

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
SMOKING RULING APPEAL DROPPED
FOCUS SHIFTS TO LEGISLATIVE PURSUIT OF REFORM

Having lost a battle in the legal arena to institute a smoke-free indoor public places ordinance, the Princeton Regional Health Commission will now try to accomplish that goal in the legislative realm. The commission will not appeal Judge Linda Feinberg's decision.  Story
Panel demurs on drinking law

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
LEAGUE'S FORUM CAN'T SHAKE BIAS CLAIM
MILLSTONE BYPASS DISCUSSIONS HELD IN WEST WINDSOR, PRINCETON

A panel discussion on a pending state environmental assessment of the proposed Millstone Bypass, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, drew about 30 area residents Thursday night as well as some criticism from West Windsor Mayor Carole A. Carson.  Story

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
PUPPY SAVED, BUT COST HURTS RESCUE GROUP
FRIENDS OF HOMELESS ANIMALS SEEKS TO REPLENISH ITS COFFERS

Claire Szucs walked into the Trenton Animal Shelter recently and was struck by the mournful eyes of a black Labrador puppy lying still in her cage. Ms. Szucs — who visits the shelter frequently as one of two employees at Friends of Homeless Animals — could not resist.  Story

Friday, Sept. 22, 2000
'HOLA, GOBERNADORA!' AT RIVERSIDE
WHITMAN BRINGS LANGUAGE, DIVERSITY LESSONS TO PRINCETON SCHOOL

Gov. Christie Whitman came to Princeton's Riverside School this week to discuss the state's World Language Standard, talk about diversity and see both in action. She sat in on a fourth-grade Spanish class, helping students to identify objects by their Spanish names.  Story

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