Bailey-Kirk continues family tradition in funeral service
Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton is a family owned firm operating for over 60 years. Shirley Bailey Kirk and Garfield Kirk run it with long-time staff David Kirk and Kathy. The business has modernized facilities, offers Forethought Funeral Planning, and remains independent amid interest from large buyers. The firm highlights personalized services, grief literature, and a quarterly HOPE Newsletter to support families.
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Northwest's Top Gun drops from airlines
The 1971 skyjacking by D B Cooper spurred Donald Nyrop to pursue aviation security, arming pilots with pistols. Steve Luckey, famed Northwest ex pilot and security figure, retired at 60, leaving a gap in expertise. He now teaches and chairs the ALPA security committee, while praised as a legendary aviation security mind by peers.
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National Air Line Pilots Association
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Cooper
Air Line Pilots Association
John Otto
Errol Flynn
Poole's Custom Carpet Company completes high profile projects
Poole's Custom Carpet of 1171 Mercer St Princeton has taken on notable work over recent months including replacing a 70 year old tile on the Mercer County Courthouse third floor and installing new carpet in courtrooms. Donnie Poole founded the business in 1996 with Kevin Lester as sales manager. Lester notes Poole's handles residential and commercial carpet sales and installations with free estimates and contractor discounts. The shop is a TrustMark dealer offering 120 colors and 10 carpet weights, with in house installation and no subcontracting. The store also sells laminates hardwoods vinyl and carries brands such as Armstrong Formica Bruce Tarkett and Congoleum. The company highlights remnant stock and a price quoting service with on site measuring at no charge.
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Bruce Hardwoods
Tarkett
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