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Hearty Soups
Ratatouille soup with croutes, Chicken Garlic Vegetable Chowder, Pureed Zucchini Basil Soup, Princeton Packet ‘CREAM’ OF RATATOUILLE SOUP WITH LARGE SAVORY CROUTES (Adapted from Georgianne Bren nan, "Potager") Even though this is called a cream soup, there is just one half tablespoon of cream per portion. The name refers more to the pureed, creamy texture…
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Students gratefully express thanks
Upper Elementary School By: Venecia A. Thompson Upper Elementary School students have a lot to be thankful for. Thanks to teachers Diane Campbell and Kelly Kerwick, fifth- and sixth-grade students not only got the chance to thank some of the people who have had a positive impact on their lives, but they also managed to…
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Manville girls play hard but drop opener
Second-half rally fall short at Bound Brook By: John E. Powers BOUND BROOK – For a time in Friday night’s season-opener at Bound Brook, the young Manville High girls’ basketball team was reeling, on the verge of being blown out before halftime by a team not much more experienced than themselves. Then came the…
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A holiday eating survival guide
By:Hopewell Township Health Department Do holiday eating temptations have you down? Uptight? Feeling guilty? Just because the holiday season is here and you have many celebrations to attend, doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice fun and food when you go out. Remember you have choices about the foods you eat and you are in charge…
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Hanukkah a celebration of pride
By: Mark Moffa ROOSEVELT – Is Hanukkah a holiday of diversity or a holiday of national pride? That’s the question Shalom Gittler, religious director of the Congregation Anshei Roosevelt posed to a group of approximately a dozen people during a talk last week at the synagogue. "Hanukkah and Christmas, coming at the same time of…
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Fackler Road Bridge update
I wish to update the residents of Mercer County on the current status of the Fackler Road Bridge project in Lawrence Township. It is estimated that it will take the county roughly two years to complete the necessary repairs to this bridge. While I apologize for the longevity of this project I want to inform…
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Jack Brian
Jack Brian, 83, died Dec. 12 at home. Mr. Brian had been a lawyer, arbitrator and judge before retiring this year. He volunteered his time defending blacks in Mississippi and Alabama during the 1960s, and fought for civil rights and racial equality. He is survived by his wife, Emmy; his children and stepchildren, Sara and…
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Nearly 50 toys going to Project Child
Gifts are creations of woods classes at CHS By:John Tredrea For the 10th year in a row, students taking the woods course at Hopewell Valley Central High School have spent several months making special toys for young special needs children, who will receive them as holiday gifts through Mercer County’s Project Child. "The students made…
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Housing OK’d near Kingston
Plan had been criticized by local residents, who feared the impact on the village By: Matthew Armstrong and David M. Campbell Graphic by Tom Lederer Despite opposition from more than 60 residents, the Plainsboro Planning Board Monday unanimously approved Princeton University’s plan to build a luxury apartment complex on the Kingston border. Residents from Kingston…
