Category: archives
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Peddie grad ready for Olympics
By: Kyle Moylan The competition may have been getting younger, but Barbara Jane (B.J.) Bedford is the one who kept getting better. In her fourth attempt at the United States Olympic Trials, Ms. Bedford clinched a spot on the national swim team by winning the 100-meter backstroke in a time of 1:01.85. As a result,…
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OBITUARIES, Sept. 7, 2000
Frank W. Bohren, Joseph S. Matuszewski, Evelyn Errico, Albert Newcomb, Betty Ann Woolverton, Edna Holcombe Bellis Frank W. Bohren RARITAN TOWNSHIP – Frank W. Bohren, 88, died Saturday at Hunterdon Medical Center. Born in Raritan Township and a lifelong Hunterdon County resident, he lived in Lambertville 21 years before returning to Raritan Township in 1971.…
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County finds bias charge has no merit
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced that it will not take action against South Brunswick Patrol Officer Michael Rogers, who was accused of racial bias by an African-American minister following a June traffic stop. By:Matthew Armstrong The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced Aug. 31 that it will not take action against South Brunswick Patrol Officer…
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Retired biologist a real renaissance man
By:Matthew Armstrong Rarely do you meet a man of science so engrossed in the arts as Maxwell Nimeck. For the majority of his life he worked as a microbiologist, but in his free time he paints, makes pottery, pieces together sculptures, silk-screens, works on his ornate garden, and now, at the age of 67, he…
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A passion for France leads to new business
Food: it’s a family affair By: Sue Kramer SOLEBURY – The perfect blend of a love of France, healthy natural foods and the fulfillment of a dream came together for township resident Jan Seminack this summer when she opened her new business, French Habits LLC. The 53-year-old importer didn’t settle for "just any" food when…
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SCHOOL LUNCHES, Sept. 11-15, 2000
Delaware Assorted deli sandwiches and salad plates are available to grades 3-8 and staff; these do not include soup and dessert. Taco salad, garden salad, salmon nuggets, hamburger on bun and bagel with cream cheese available every day as an alternative. Menu not available yet. Lambertville All meals include choice of 8 ounces of whole,…
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Effort to free paddle-wheel tour boat fails
The boat, stuck in the falls south of the free bridge since someone cut it loose from its mooring Aug. 9, refused to budge By: Sue Kramer NEW HOPE – Ten people turned out last week to help New Hope businessman and Borough Councilman Robert Gerenser as he tried – but failed – to dislodge…
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AHS orientation day
By: Frank C. D’Amico UPPER FREEHOLD – For some, the transition to high school means a change of only a few feet; for others it is a longer journey. What seemed like hordes of soon-to-be-freshmen gathered at Allentown High School last week for a head start on the transition. Classes started at AHS on Wednesday.…
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Barrel races continue
By: Ken Weingartner There is a saying, attributed to 18th century British statesman Lord Palmerston, that the best thing for the inside of a man is the outside of a horse. Alle Lamphier believes it to be true. Mr. Lamphier is the owner of Stone Tavern Ranch on East Branch Road in Upper Freehold Township.…
