Category: archives
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Sisters injured in accident
By: Brian Shappell Two South Brunswick women injured in a Deans Rhode Hall Road car accident Thursday are on the road to recovery. Meanwhile, police believe they may have identified a driver who may have been partly responsible for causing the accident. Maria Hage-Boutros, 18, and her sister, Jamilli Hage-Boutros, 19, were hospitalized at Robert…
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The radical art of Langston Hughes
DISPATCHES By: Hank Kalet I live here, too. I want freedom Just as you. Langston Hughes "Democracy" Poetry is a radical art. In an age of advertising and spin, when language is twisted and contorted to sell soap and perfectly coiffed political candidates, poetry is a necessary corrective. It is language at its most…
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Rose Hasubeck
MANVILLE Rose R. (Uberschaer) Hasubeck passed away March 20 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She was 77. Born in Berlin, Germany, she moved to Manville in 1953. Mrs. Hasubeck was an office manager for Bernardsville VW before retiring. Surviving are a son, Peter K.; and her daughter, Rose Evans. Memorial…
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HHS golfers expect to shoot for titles
Consistency, course management keys for six seniors By: Rudy Brandl Consistency and course management will be the keys for this year’s Hillsborough High golf team. Head coach Paul Parker knows what he has on the 2002 roster a group of seasoned and talented players capable of shooting par on any given day. However, Parker…
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Pledge helpingunite country
To the editor The events of Sept. 11th have been an eye-opener to every citizen in this country and across the world. As a consequence, this country has been proud to display the glorious colors of red, white and blue, and the patriarchal aura of our country is now desired by other countries as we…
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School district,Pennington officials talk taxes
At the request of Pennington Mayor Jim Loper, Superintendent of Schools Robert Sopko and Business Administrator John Nemeth were on hand to discuss the matter with council By: John Tredrea Hopewell Valley school officials sought to explain to Pennington Borough Council on Monday why Pennington’s school tax rate would go up 18 cents if the…
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Following the Muse
Monkey Hill Antiques, Crafts and Gifts, located just south of New Hope, Pa., features painted furniture, folk art and pottery. By: Jodi Thompson Monkey Hill Antiques, Crafts and Gifts is nestled on Route 202 in New Hope. Around the turn of the 19th century, the owners of a quaint stone farmhouse just south of New…
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Who was charged less for sewer service?
LEDGER FORUM I congratulate the municipal manager on finally trying to provide a fuller explanation of the impact of the change in the sewer billing system. I must admit, however, that I am still a bit incredulous about his statement that 60 percent of residential users are experiencing a decrease in their bills. I have…
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No changes to school budget
Board of Education decides against cuts to 2002-03 spending plan, which carries a 14 percent tax hike. By: Mark Moffa WASHINGTON The school board last week decided against making any changes to its 2002-03 budget, meaning voters April 16 will be asked to pass a 14 percent school tax increase. Only 10 people attended…
