Category: archives
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Jan. 2, 2003
T. Edward Richards T. Edward Richards, 73, of Hopewell Township died suddenly at home Saturday. Born and raised in Westfield, he attended the University of Pennsylvania and later transferred to Rutgers University. He was a member of the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity. He was an adjuster for Mercer Mutual Insurance Co. and was a manager…
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Former Navy sub technician to lead area ‘hams’
Allentown man is new president of Delaware Valley Radio Association. By: Cynthia Koons ALLENTOWN Calvin Moon’s fixation with radios dates back to World War II, when he worked as a technician on submarines in the Pacific. Stationed all over the Asian front, from Iwo Jima to the Philippines, Mr. Moon got his first exposure…
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Area towns regain rhythm in 2002 following Sept. 11 attacks
THE YEAR IN REVIEW By: Cynthia Koons and Scott Morgan Two-thousand-two was the first year the first full year of a strange new world. The nation entered 2002 barely three months removed from the still-resonant tragedy that was the Sept. 11 attacks; and as the sting of those attacks melted into steadier feelings…
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Teachers’ project collectscomputers for families
Here’s what to do with that outdated box By:Sally Goldenberg Students who must rely on the public library or the limited afternoon hours of the schools’ computer labs may get a chance to spend more time on their papers and type them at their leisure in the new year. The Hillsborough Education Association the…
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THE STATE WE’RE IN: Closing in on a natural legacy
THE STATE WE’RE IN by Michele S. Byers: A column from the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. It’s a word that evokes a sense of timelessness in the face of passing years. It’s also a term conservationists often use to describe what we do creating a natural legacy for future generations. So as the calendar…
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2002: A year of dramatic change for Manville
Year in review By:John Patten Sometimes, the changes in a community are small and almost unnoticeable, but over the past 12 months some important changes occurred in Manville that will continue to affect the news in the coming year. Looking back over the year can help gain a fresh perspective on the events. Here is…
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The Farmers National Bank of Allentown
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING By: The following is a historical account of the Farmers National Bank of Allentown as it was originally published in the Allentown Messenger on Sept. 27, 1906. The bank was the first occupant of the century-old building at the corner of Waker Avenue and North Main Street damaged by fire on Dec. 22.…
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A gift that carries the fragrant promise of spring
SPRINGHOUSE FARM JOURNAL By Heather Lovett The sad story of Hyacinthus is typical of Greek mythology, touching on themes of beauty, love, jealousy, death, and rebirth. Graced with physical beauty and unsurpassed talent at "zither and bow," Hyacinthus was much admired by the sun god Apollo, sparking the jealousy of Zephyr, god of the west…
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Request for delay ignored by officials
To the editor On Dec. 18, I attended a Hillsborough Township meeting. My particular concern was the downsizing of the agricultural zone. After three hours, the public hearing on the proposed ordinance was introduced. It was pointed out to the mayor and committee members that they had violated the Sunshine Law because they failed to…
