Category: archives
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Editorial: Resignation of South teacher best for all
Once again, a South teacher made the right decision by resigning from the district. Terry Stocker quit this week after the school announced it had filed tenure charges, seeking his dismissal for his part in making a videotape in which a student was duct-taped and dragged around the school. We have said and still feel…
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Siri’s Thai French Cuisine
This restaurant strives to be more than a strip mall ethnic restaurant and pulls it off once you’re inside, the fact you are in a strip mall is forgotten. By: Patrick Mooney Siri’s Thai French Cuisine 2117 Route 70, Cherry Hill (856) 663-6781 Food: Very good-excellent Service: Attentive and efficient Decor:Elegantly Asian Cuisine: Thai/Pan…
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School flu crisis nearly over
Absentee rate so high county health department consulted By: Gwen Runkle Local physicians consider January and February optimal times for flu and viruses, but luckily area schools have been winning the absentee battle. No school has had to close its doors, and most feel the worst has passed. "Around here, flu season lasts from three…
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Science instructor resigns
Terry Stocker quits South after duct-tape incident By: Cynthia Williamson WEST AMWELL The South Hunterdon Board of Education voted unanimously Monday to accept the resignation of embattled middle school science teacher Terry Stocker. Mr. Stocker, 53, had been suspended with pay from his $42,276-a-year job since Dec. 15 for his part in making a…
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Residents say occupational tax favors wealthy
Borough passes tax of $10 per head By: Gwen Runkle NEW HOPE Despite opposition from residents, the Borough Council on Tuesday approved a $10 occupational privilege tax that must be paid by anyone working in the borough who earns more than $1,000 a year. The council voted 4-3 to adopt the ordinance, which takes…
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Students rally behind science teacher
Freshman says he made learning fun By: Cynthia Williamson Samantha Dailey said he made learning fun and took a vested interest in students. And even though she isn’t in any of middle school science teacher Terry Stocker’s classes this year, the South Hunterdon High School freshman said he is still her favorite. "Everyone loves Mr.…
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South Youth Wrestling
Thursday night, the South youth wrestling squad visited the Jadwin Gym on the Princeton University campus to wrestle against teams from Princeton and Ewing. Chad Ennis, Brett Gross, Mark Leary and Matty Moran all scored victories for the South team. Sunday, the squad competed in the Mercer County Wrestling League Tournament, held at Steinnert High…
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Smooth as silk
Jazz singer Pamela Knowles combines the control and range of a classical vocalist and the phrasing of a jazz musician. Her "jazz odyssey" will bring her to Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium Feb. 19. By: Susan Van Dongen The voice pours from the stereo like a glass of expensive wine full-bodied, complex and delicious. This…
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City fireboxes nearly functional
Project took three years By: Sue Kramer LAMBERTVILLE After nearly three years of making repairs and stringing new wire, Lambertville’s firebox alarm system soon will be fully functional. Fire Chief Ronald R. Tillett Jr. updated the Board of Fire Commissioners Feb. 6 on the project that is being completed none too soon. Last Monday’s…
