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  • Roosevelt seeks tuition students

    By: Frank C. D’Amico    ROOSEVELT – With substantial classroom space available, the Roosevelt Public School is looking for tuition students.    The average class size at the school is 13 students, and the state recommends schools go up to 18 per class, Superintendent Dale Weinbach said.    "We just want everyone to benefit from our wonderful programs,"…

  • Debra Simon De Pere

       Debra Simon De Perez, 36, died Saturday in Montevideo, Uruguay.    She is survived by her mother, Joan Simon of Dayton; her husband, Daniel De Perez of Montevideo; her sister, Christine Simon of Robbinsville; her grandmother, Regina Simon Jackson of Mullica Hill and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.    Debra attended Rowan University, graduated from Drew…

  • Car hits train, raising fears about rail line

    An Aug. 10 accident between a car and a freight train has raised concerns that a proposed high-speed commuter train using the same tracks could pose a danger to cars and residents near railroad crossings. By: Matthew Armstrong    An Aug. 10 accident between a car and a freight train has raised concerns that a proposed…

  • Retired postmaster keeping busy

    By: Frank C. D’Amico    ALLENTOWN – For the first time in 35 years, James. J. "Jay" Davidson has the summer off.    This summer marks the beginning of retirement for Mr. Davidson, who served as the Allentown Post Office Postmaster from 1982 until May.    But just because Mr. Davidson is retired from his full-time job, it…

  • Speed ‘humps’ to be installed

    City to do traffic study for four-way stop signs By: Les Sdorow        LAMBERTVILLE – The safety of residents on city streets was a prime topic at the Aug. 10 City Council meeting.    Council members dealt with two major issues: the installation of speed "humps" on South Union Street and the erection of four-way stop…

  • Obituaries

    Jeanette Velechenko    EAST AMWELL – Jeanette Velechenko, 75, died Thursday, Aug. 10, at Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township.    Born in New York City, she lived in East Amwell more than 70 years.    She was a chemical technician with RCA, Somerville, before retiring in 1985.    She graduated from Flemington High School and attended Raritan Valley Community…

  • Lions Club names officers

    By:    The Allentown Lions Club recently announced its slate of officers for the year 2000-2001.    Officers are Rob Strovinsky, president; Jim Franken, treasurer and Keith Becker, secretary. King Lion Rob Strovinsky has planned a very full and exciting agenda for his upcoming term. Major events are the annual golf outing to be held again at…

  • Millstone to examine age-restricted housing

    No time frame set for discussion By: Frank C. D’Amico    MILLSTONE – Township planners will examine the feasibility of adding age-restricted housing in Millstone.    However, with Millstone’s 3-acre zoning, it will be difficult to find an area suitable for this type of development, Township Committeeman Evan Maltz said.    He said the Township Committee will talk…

  • Elderly can provide a good example for all

    Kids and Community By: Judy Shepps Battle    Last week I had occasion to share my doctor’s waiting room with a vibrant, articulate woman. She talked softly of the reason she was seeking medical treatment and commented that her bones were a bit achy today. Her eyes twinkled as she spoke and I felt an instant…