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Bordentown native amps up local campaign
Incumbent Rep. Chris Smith (R-4th) also eyes area appearances this fall By Stephanie Prokop, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY— While millions of Americans tuned in to watch the Democratic National Convention last week, Josh Zeitz, the Democratic candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in the 4th Congressional District, said he is also listening — both to…
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SUSTAINABLE LAWRENCE: When it’s time for leaf recycling, leave it to nature
The unofficial end of Summer is past and we now head into fall; aptly named for the fall of the leaves. Most long term residents are aware of Lawrence Township’s brush and yard waste collection program. Not every knows that these materials are turned into compost and wood chips at the Township Ecological Facility, located…
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Gerald A. Speedy
Gerald A. Speedy died Sunday at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, Pa. He was 98. Before moving to Willow Valley Retirement Community in Willow Street, Pa. in 1987, Mr. Speedy served on the Princeton Parks Commission during the period when the present parks system was developed. He was also ordained as Elder in Nassau Presbyterian…
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Cecil W. Kilby Jr.
HAMILTON – Cecil “Sam” W. Kilby Jr., 88, died Friday at Compassionate Care Hospice in Trenton. Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong area resident. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Mr. Kilby retired after 33 years as vice president of National State Bank in Trenton. He was a former member of…
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Helen G. (Honie) Philip
Helen G. (Honie) Philp, 83, died Aug. 26 in the Lutheran Care Home at Moorestown. Born in Morrisville, Pa., she lived in the Bordentown Township area for many years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church of Bordentown She was a former employee for New Jersey State Police of West Trenton.…
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR: From the Aug. 28 edition
Peter Tork live Friday, Aug. 29 — Peter Tork of The Monkees will perform at The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave. in Bordentown City at 7:30 p.m. and again at 10 p.m. Tickets for the first show are sold out. Todd Ellis from Smart Remarks is also appearing. Tickets are $13 in advance,…
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Obituaries-Sept. 4, 2008
Mary Bevilacqua TRENTON Mary Monteverde Bevilacqua, 83, of Trenton, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Care One at Valley Nursing Home in Westwood, N.J. Born and raised in Lambertville, Mrs. Bevilacqua moved to Trenton in 1961 after marrying her husband. At the onset of World War II, she went to work on the New Jersey…
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Sandra L. Block-Piontek
CHESTERFIELD — Sandra L. Block-Piontek, 37, died Aug. 25 at Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Camden, she had resided in the Browns Mills-Chesterfield area for the last 20 years. She was employed as a leasing manager at Avalon Communities of Lawrenceville. Sister of the late Tina Olivia, she is survived…
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Volunteer journeys many miles to fight hunger
By Geoffrey Wertime, Staff Writer BORDENTOWN CITY — Advocates for the hungry often remind the public that the issue affects more people than they realize. When speaking about hunger, local resident and volunteer Jim Parker said he might also mention that 200 miles is a lot longer than you might imagine. Mr. Parker, 57,…
