Category: archives

  • HoVal boys capture county crown

    Cross country By: Jim Green    The Hopewell Valley Central High School boys cross country team was the prohibitive favorite heading into the Mercer County Championships this past Friday at Veterans Park. But that doesn’t make the Bulldogs’ title any less satisfying.    "We haven’t won it (the boys team title) since 1975, so we’re happy about…

  • Russian Roulette

    Classic pieces by Russian composers chosen for the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Nov. 9 concert demonstrate the triumphant work of artists under Joseph Stalin’s stifling reign. By: Jim Boyle Violinist Yuri Mazurkevich will perform Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto, No. 1 during the Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Nov. 9 concert.   First Amendment rights granting the freedom to say and…

  • Parenting Pearls

    Honesty best policy for college admission essays By: Mae Sakharov    The thought of writing a personal statement of 250 to 500 words as part of a college application process sends chills down many students’ spines.    They shudder at the thought of being judged on such a little piece of writing. Some spend restless nights thinking…

  • Senior Menus-Nov. 6, 2003

       All meals are served at noon at Hibernia Apartments in Lambertville.    The value of each meal is $3.13. Any amount donated over this is a tax-deductible contribution. All menus are subject to change and include milk and margarine.    The sodium-controlled menu is the same unless otherwise noted.    Thursday, Nov. 6 — Chicken and rice soup,…

  • Pet Talk-Nov. 6, 2003

    Feline leukemia contracted by direct contact By: Dr. Daniel Eubanks    Certainly almost every cat owner has at least heard of feline leukemia virus.    Some of you, I know for a fact, have lost a cat to this deadly disease. Let’s describe the concept of a virus causing leukemia in animals.    Cancer-causing (oncogenic) viruses exist in…

  • Nov. 5, 8:42 p.m.: A great live disc

    Reviewing Delbert McClinton. By: Hank Kalet    Check out my review of Delbert McClinton’s latest, "Live," on Pop Matters. It is a tremendous new live disc that shows the Texas honky tonker in fine form.

  • Sergeantsville Inn

    An award-winning wine list, well-coordinated service and a seasonal menu with interesting and healthful choices make this inn an excellent choice for an autumn meal. By: Kate and Tom O’Neill Sergeantsville Inn 601 Rosemont-Ringoes Road Sergeantsville (609) 397-3700 www.sergeantsvilleinn.com Food: Very good Service: Excellent, knowledgeable Prices: Moderate to expensive (inexpensive world-class wine list) Cuisine: Contemporary…

  • Lawyer takes holistic approach to practice

    Stanely J. Troy practices law at his office in Lambertville and teaches yoga and offers Shiatsu massages at the Center Club on Lambert Lane. By: Sue Kramer    NEW HOPE — What does Sagittarius Services, which offers such things as Shiatsu, astrology and yoga, have in common with divorce mediation, same-sex separations and family law?    The…

  • Przywara, Quesnel reelected in Plumsted

    Democrats soundly defeated. The following are the results of Tuesday municipal elections in Plumsted: Township Committee: Quesnel: 1,334 Przywara: 1,281 Don Knause: 355 Mitch Geier: 347