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January 16, 2003

'Attacking' the Ave requires unique battle plan

$9M street improvement project plays out in front of thousands

By DAVID JACKSON
Journal Staff Reporter

the Ave

Photos by David Jackson

Crews from Gary Merlino Construction "attacked" the Ave when the weather was good, shaving two to three months off the construction schedule.

Phi Tappa Kegga was not here.

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