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FLORENCE-ROEBLING NEWS: From the Dec. 17 edition
Peg Dotson Tel: 499-3807 Fax: 499-3807 E-mail: [email protected] A Christmas trip is being planned by the Florence Township Chapter of Deborah for Sunday, Dec. 20, to the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre in Lancaster, Pa. Ticket price is $72 which includes all expenses; bus, luncheon, and show. The bus will leave from the Florence…
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ROBBINSVILLE: New school program prompts male mentorships
By Geoffrey Wertime, The Packet Group ROBBINSVILLE A new push for school volunteerism among men has resulted in 100 signing up and more involvement eyed for 2010. Tony Rosica, 40, of Robbinsville-Edinburgh Road, is a member of Robbinsville’s K-8 Parent Teacher Association and chairman of the new Father and Male Mentor Committee. His work…
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ATTENTION: Early deadlines set for Dec. 24, 31 editions
Please follow guidelines Ruth Luse, Managing Editor Because of the Christmas Day holiday, which we will observe on Dec. 25, the deadline for submission of news copy, letters to the editor, etc., for the Dec. 24 edition of The Beacon is Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. All news releases and letters to the editor should…
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Early 2009 brought changes and challenges
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer Editor’s note: This is the first of three parts examining the major news stories of the past year. Governments of many local towns saw changes in the first third of 2009. National problems like rising foreclosure rates and the H1N1 virus touched the area, while several local crimes sent shock…
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SOUTH BRUNSWICK: Lego robotics team builds teamwork
By Davy James, Staff Writer A Lego is often viewed as a simple child’s toy, but some young local residents are proving that Legos can do some amazing things. Students on Princeton Day School’s LEGO Robotic Team recently took first place for Robot Performance at the FIRST LEGO League’s Qualifying Tournament held Dec. 5 at…
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New Hope will recycle Christmas trees
Check out guidelines The New Hope Borough Recycling Committee will sponsor its second annual campaign to recycle Christmas trees, according to Chairman Dee Dee Bowman. The tree collection, scheduled for Jan. 11, is free for all New Hope Borough residents and businesses and will not incur costs for the borough. ”Thanks again to the generosity…
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LAWRENCE: EMS gets settled in new building
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The former First Aid Squad building on Pilla Avenue was officially rededicated as the new home for the Emergency Medical Service on Saturday afternoon. Mayor Pam Mount welcomed the audience of nearly 40 people — many of them former First Aid Squad members — who had gathered for…
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ROBBINSVILLE: New school district program prompts male mentorships
By Geoffrey Wertime, The Packet Group ROBBINSVILLE A new push for school volunteerism among men has resulted in 100 signing up and more involvement eyed for 2010. Tony Rosica, 40, of Robbinsville-Edinburgh Road, is a member of Robbinsville’s K-8 Parent Teacher Association and chairman of the new Father and Male Mentor Committee. His work…
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LAWRENCE: Fire company welcomes new truck to fleet
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer With a swing of a ceremonial ax, Mayor Pam Mount smashed a bottle of champagne on the front bumper of the Lawrenceville Fire Company’s newest firetruck Saturday afternoon. Champagne sprayed Mayor Mount, Fire Chief Raymond Nagy and Deputy Chief Gary Wasko, who helped the mayor wield the chrome-plated…
