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  • Family, friends at center of Thanksgiving

    By: Ken Weingartner, Frank C. D’Amico, Mark Moffa    The stories surrounding the origins of Thanksgiving are many, and open to interpretation.    But in 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is now regarded as the first Thanksgiving.    The meal didn’t include many staples associated with today’s fare, such…

  • Santa on hand to hear pets’ Christmas wishes

    Animal photographs with Kris Kringle benefit Animal Placement Agency of the Windsors By: Linda J. Field    The seasons have changed in Lawrence with cold winds driving residents to drag out those stored winter coats and gloves. Wreaths have made their appearance at Acme, pushing aside the Thanksgiving turkeys. One definite sign of the times is…

  • Buzz in the halls

    By: Pam Koharchik    When Chris Lee first burst onto the Allentown High School stage, he played a maniacal dentist in "Little Shop of Horrors." As he prepares to leave his high school career behind him, he played the same sort of character again, only this time with a Russian accent.    Last weekend, the Advanced Theater…

  • Disability can’t keep teen from excelling

       T.C. Rears has gone further in his martial-arts training than even his mother expected. By:Laura Toto    T.C., 16, of Southland Drive in Hillsborough, has Down syndrome, a genetic abnormality that retards normal growth and development.    T.C., whose full name is Thomas Charles, demonstrated his martial arts skills during a practice session and interview last week.…

  • Seniors stay young and vital with aerobics class

       Senior citizens who feel a little rundown can pump up their heart rates and have fun in aerobics classes through the senior wellness program. By:Laura Toto    "I change the routines at the beginning of each month," said program leader Diana Reinhardt, who has a degree in physical education and a certificate for fitness specialty. "By…

  • Irving Shapiro

       Irving Shapiro, 77, died Nov. 15 at his daughter’s home in Lawrenceville.    Born in New York City, he lived in Montclair 50 years.    Mr. Shapiro owned Shapiro’s Confectionery in Montclair, retiring in 1990 after 50 years.    He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the 1836th Engineer Aviation Battalion.    He was…

  • Around Allentown

    By: Julie Gartland    Allentown Boy Scout Troop 180 would like to thank all who participated in the Scouting for Food program on Saturday, Nov. 11. The scouts spent the afternoon collecting donations from around Allentown. This year they collected almost 4,000 pounds of food.    If you missed the pickup, you can still drop off your…

  • Speed bumps more hazard than help

    LETTER TO THE EDITOR To the editor:    Traveling in Lawrence Township has become a nightmare! Speed bumps are everywhere!    Have the officials informed its citizens of the placement of these bumps? Not to my knowledge, although I do recall reading about some being installed on Gainsboro Road, Gedney Road, and of course the giant speed…

  • MEETING PLEASES DISTRICT LEADER

    High school talks result in positivesWashington Superintendent Paul Harren said he was glad to see a "good cross-section" of the community at the Nov. 14 meeting. The audience consisted of many parents, senior citizens and two Lawrence High School students from the township. By: Frank C. D’Amico    WASHINGTON – Superintendent Paul Harren said he was…