Category: archives
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Time to use skills to solve contract talks
Anne Medeiros Tomasko, Manville I’ve never been very good at schmoozing anyone and stopped trying long ago. With that stated, I would like to express my opinion in regards to the negotiations between the teaching staff and Board of Education. First of all, I am an adamant supporter of the faculty and staff of Weston…
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John Kropewnicki
MANVILLE — John A. Kropewnicki, 96, died Sunday at his home. He was born on May 16, 1911, in Chelsea, Mass., and lived in Elizabeth, Flemington and Manville. Mr. Kropewnicki retired in 1965 as lieutenant in the Manville Police Department after 25 years of service, and was a member of their PBA. …
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Marna Pal
Marna Pal, 57, of South Brunswick, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, Her husband, Thomas, is deceased. She is survived by her son, David; and her brothers, Perry and Garry and Pamela Miller. She was a loving, caring devoted mother, sister, daughter, granddaughter, caregiver, neighbor and a friend to all. Memorial contributions may be made to the…
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Making Sense: Redefine ‘swiftboating,’ claim $1M!
By Keith Rasmussen, Columnist Swiftboating: Exposing the lies, deceit and fraud of self-glorifying public officials or candidates for public office who exaggerate their military service by lying about feats of heroism or combat wounds. If, after reading the above, you know it’s incorrect — boy, do I have an opportunity for you. Simultaneously, you can…
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MHS boys beaten at buzzer
Tough break in road loss by Shawn Tyrrell, Sports Writer Although the 2007-08 season hasn’t been quite what the Manville High School boys’ basketball team had hoped it would be, it doesn’t mean the squad cannot play spirited or competitive basketball. Last Tuesday night, MHS traveled on the road to take on Belvidere and nearly…
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Olympic Committee names Jessica Galli Paralympian of the Year
by Audrey Levine, Staff Writer She has given new meaning to the term “hell on wheels” with her record times in the 400-meter races. Now, Jessica Galli, 24, will attend her third Paralympic games in September, but this time she will hold the honor of having been named the 2007 U.S. Olympic Paralympian of the…
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William J. Van Liew Sr.
ALLENTOWN William J. Van Liew Sr., 77, of Allentown, died Jan. 16 at Compassionate Care Hospice, Trenton. Born in Jamesburg, he was a resident of North Brunswick for 48 years before moving to Allentown five years ago. A graduate of Jamesburg High School, Mr. Van Liew earned his bachelor’s degree from Rider University. He…
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Beatrice Konkin
ROBBINSVILLE Beatrice Konkin died Jan. 15 in the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton. Born in New York state, Ms. Konkin resided in New Brunswick until moving to Robbinsville in 1992. She had been employed in the Admissions Office of Rutgers University for over 20 years before retiring in 1992. She was a member…
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Walter G. Paul
FLORENCE Walter G. Paul, 92, of Florence died Jan. 12 at Vitas Inpatient Hospice at Kennedy Hospital in Stratford. Born in Bordentown Township, he lived in Fieldsboro before moving to Florence, where he lived most of his life. Mr. Paul retired in 1974 as a dye maker for the CF & I Corp. in…
