Category: archives
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SCHOOL NEWS
For the week of Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. St. Augustine’s of Canterbury School’s librarian, Kathy Stelnick, has been working on automating the school’s library for over a year. Students will soon be able to look up books and other libraries on the computerized system. Over 4,000 books will each be labeled with a barcode…
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Some officials support referendum
But most acknowledge voters will have to make up their minds based on their ability to pay. By: Linda Seida The Beacon is doing a four-part series on South Hunterdon’s $20.8 million referendum. Last week, we spoke to Superintendent Lisa Brady. This week, we ask opinions of local officials. The next two weeks will feature…
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GETTING INVOLVED
For the week of Sept. 2. Donations wanted As part of an ongoing community outreach program, Dr. Debra DeMarco of Monroe Chiropractic Care, 15 E. Railroad Ave., is collecting donations for back to school items for local children in need. Requested items include pens, pencils, paper, erasers, rulers, etc. All contributions will be donated to…
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City won’t officially support referendum
But many officials gave their personal support for the $20.8 million construction and renovation project that goes to the voters Sept. 27. By: Linda Seida LAMBERTVILLE The mayor and City Council declined Tuesday to pass a resolution in support of South Hunterdon Regional High School’s upcoming $20.8 million referendum, although officials gave their personal…
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Linking to the Past
Alla Podolsky tries to capture time and bring back memories in her paintings. By: Susan Van Dongen Through painting, Alla Podolsky has begun to better understand her late mother, and has grown closer to a woman who was always somewhat of a mystery. "I was only 20 when she died," says Ms. Podolsky, speaking from…
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THINGS TO DO
For the week of Sept. 2. Sept. 3 Dancing and drinks: Good Time Charley’s, Route 27, Kingston. Dance instruction at 7 p.m. followed by a dance social at 8:30 p.m. DJ Len will be spinning Top 40 dance music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Sept. 4 Community day: Princeton Sports Center, Monmouth Junction, 10…
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SCOUT NEWS
For the week of Aug. 29 through Sept. 2. Junior Girl Scout Troop 1844 completed their Bronze Award by filling 56 welcome bags for the children of Women Aware, a program that helps victims of domestic violence. These bags contained books, pens, pencils, coloring books, crayons, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, T-shirts and a variety of small…
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The how-to of preserving your harvest
Making relishes and pickles is a time-honored way to use up this late-summer bounty By: Faith Bahadurian Watch out! This is the time of year, as my cousin in Vermont warns me, that you don’t dare leave your car unlocked, because if you do, you will find a pile of zucchini in the back seat…
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Elementary school hires South Child Study Team
Lambertville Public School didn’t renew its agreement with South in January 2004, which cost South $111,000, but saved LPS about $55,000. By: Linda Seida WEST AMWELL Milford Public School has hired the Child Study Team from South Hunterdon Regional High School at a cost of $38,408. The team, which serves special education students and…
