Town Topics — Princeton's Weekly Community Newspaper Since 1946.
Vol. LXIV, No. 20
 
Wednesday, May 19, 2010

It’s New to Us by Jean Stratton



BIKES ARE BEST: “What has surprised me most is how the quality of bikes has gotten better every year at the lower price points. It’s the trickle-down effect technology.” Charles Kuhn, owner of Kopp’s Cycle, is shown with a red and white Fuji cross-town 4.0. This popular hybrid is noted for its versatility on different riding surfaces.

National Bike Week Brings Out Cyclists, Kopp’s Cycle Has Bikes, Supplies for Everyone

Jean Stratton

Get pumped! May is National Bike Month, and just about everyone, from kids to grandparents can be seen cycling. They are pedaling to school, to lunch, to stores, on the towpath, and even up and down mountains.


ENDURING DENIM: “We adapt to the times, but always keep the same focus on quality items at affordable prices.” Michael Bonin, owner of Princeton Army & Navy store, is holding a pair of the very popular stone-washed Levi’s Slim Straight #514 jeans. “Denim continues to be the most popular item in the store,” he adds.

Longtime Princeton Army & Navy Store Is Highlighted by Quality, Value, and Service

Jean Stratton

A young man recently stopped in at the Princeton Army & Navy store at 14½ Witherspoon Street. It was a chilly day, and he quickly walked toward the back of the store, selected a blue hooded sweatshirt, paid for it, put it on, and left!